St. Catharine of Siena Parish, Reading, PA
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St. Catharine of Siena Parish, Reading, PA
ST. CATHARINE OF SIENA PARISH READING, PENNSYLVANIA DECEMBER 28, 2014 Gn 15:1-6;21:1-3: Abraham believed in God. As a result, God gave him and his wife a son in their old age. The family thus becomes the sign of the faith of human beings and of the love of God. Heb 11:8, 11-12,17-19: Abraham believed God’s promises and put his faith in Him, living that faith in every phase of his life. And since God is faithful to His promises, faith becomes the source of hope and happiness for his family. We should place our trust in God’s promises. Lk 2:22-40: Joseph and Mary take Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem to be presented to the Lord. Simeon recognizes Him as the Anointed of the Lord and blesses Him. The child returns to Nazareth and grows to maturity. Today’s Message - Family Life is rooted in the unconditional love of God as witnessed by the Holy Family. God blesses the faith of Abraham and Sarah in their son, Isaac. The child Jesus and His parents are blessed by Simeon. All contributions for 2014 must be received by Wednesday, December 31st to be included on your statement. Thank you for your generosity during the past year. If contributions are received after December 31st they will be applied to your 2015 statement. The Parish Center will re-open, January Monday, January 5th. The Parish Center number is 610-779-4005. Catholic High School Scholarships– Eight grade parishioners attending Catholic, public or private elementary or middle school are invited to apply for a oneyear $1,000 scholarship to attend one of the eight Catholic High Schools of the Diocese of Allentown. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement; involvement in extracurricular activities; services to school, parish and community; and pastor and principal recommendations. Applications forms are available at the school office. Completed applications must be submitted to the Parish Center or school by January 4, 2015. Solemnity of Mary - Mass Schedule New Year’s Eve- 4 p.m. – Church; 6 p.m. – Chapel New Year’s Day – 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. –Church A Recipe for a Happy New Year! Take twelve months. Clean them thoroughly of all bitterness, hate, and jealousy. Make them just as fresh and clean as possible. Now cut each month into twenty-eight, thirty, or thirty-one different parts, but don’t make up the whole batch at once. Prepare it one day at a time out of these ingredients. Mix well into each day one part of faith, one part of patience, one part of courage, one part of work. Add to each day one part of hope, faithfulness, generosity, and kindness. Blend with one part prayer, one part meditation, and one good deed. Season the whole with a dash of good spirits, a sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play, and a cupful of good humor. Pour all of this into a vessel of love. Cook thoroughly over a radiant joy, garnish with a smile, and serve with quietness, unselfishness and cheerfulness. You’re bound to have a Happy New Year! A BLESSED AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE FROM MONSIGNOR DOMIN, FATHER LAMB, MSGR. TRESTON. DEACONS FRY, & HORST AND THE STAFF OF ST. CATHARINE’S PARISH CENTER AND SCHOOL! THE HOLY FAMILY THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 NO CHILDREN’S LITURGY –during the 10:30 Mass MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 NO EUCHARISTIC ADORATION WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 (NEW YEAR’S EVE) SEE MASS SCHEDULE THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 (NEW YEAR’S DAY) SEE MASS SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 NO 6:30 MASS 8:30 MASS SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 NO CHILDREN’S LITURGY March for Life Bus Trip: Thursday, January 22, 2015 St. Columbkill Church invites you to join their bus trip to the March for Life. The day begins in Boyertown, with Mass for the Unborn at 6:30am before boarding the bus to Washington, DC. The program on the National Mall begins at 12 noon and the March immediately follows. Cost is $44 per person which includes morning refreshments, bus transportation and buffet dinner on the return trip. A discounted (half) price is available for students. Participants are asked to dress warmly and bring a bagged lunch. To reserve a seat, please contact Lisa in the parish office at 610-367-2371 or Candee Holzman at 610-3699887. THE RAFFLE TO BENEFIT ST. CATHARINE OF SIENA SCHOOL - The school community of St. Catharine of Siena is excited to announce our 2014 - 2015 major fundraising event. This undertaking will help to keep our children safe by making improvements to school security. We are hoping that many of you will consider purchasing Raffle Tickets to support our school community. Tickets are available for purchase at the SCRIP table before and after Masses. Tickets cost $35 each or 3/$100. They will make a terrific Christmas gift for you to give to family and friends. The Parish Council is in need of volunteers to help make phone calls to fellow parishioners encouraging participation in the upcoming Parish Mission with Fr. Larry Richards scheduled for February 9-12, 2015. If you are interested in assisting with these phone calls, please contact Bob Beauvais at 610-428-9700, or send an email to [email protected] . We will be calling throughout the month of January and early February. Any time you can spare for this project would be greatly appreciated. THERE WILL BE NO EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 29TH. ADORATION WILL RESUME ON MONDAY, JANUARY 5TH. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 NO 6:30 8:00 Frances Hracho (4th Ann.) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30 NO 6:30 8:00 James Reaser (1st Ann.) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 NO 6:30 8:00 Ruth & Robert Bridegam NEW YEAR’S EVE 4:00 (CHURCH) Richard Auman (12th Ann.) 6:00 (CHAPEL) Kathy Jablonski THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 8:00 (CHURH) Helen Impink 10:30 (CHURCH) Paul Arnold FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 NO 6:30 8:30 David Borst SATURDAY, JANUARY 3 8:00 Jerry Glaser 4:00 Stanley L. Ustaszewski (1st Ann.) 6:00 Samuel Russo (8th Ann.) SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 7:30 Kathy Jablonski 9:00 Martha Safko ( 16th Ann.) 10:30 Intentions of Sira Fernandes 12:00 Richard F. Poslock (5th Ann.) Readings for the week of December 28, 2014 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6, 21:1-3; Ps 105; Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 or Heb 11:8; 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40 Monday Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96; Lk 2:22-35 Tuesday 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96; Lk 2:36-40 Wednesday Saint Sylvester I, Pope 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96; Jn 1:1-18 Thursday Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Friday Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98; Jn 1:19-28 Saturday The Most Holy Name of Jesus 1 Jn 2:29—3:6; Ps 98; Jn 1:29-34 Sunday The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6; Ps 72; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Sunday Prayer For Healing Lord, look upon me with eyes of mercy, may your healing hand rest upon me, may your life giving powers flow into every cell of my body and into the depths of my soul, cleansing, purifying, restoring me to wholeness and strength for service in your Kingdom. Amen. ST. CATHARINE OF SIENA PARISH READING, PENNSYLVANIA PRAYER REQUEST FOR PRIESTS Monday 12/29 Tuesday 12/30 Wednesday 12/31 Thursday 1/1 Friday 1/2 Saturday 1/3 Sunday 1/4 Rev Robert D. Wiesenbaugh, S.J.. Rev George S. Williams, S.J. Rev George R. Winne His Holiness, Pope Francis Emeritus Pope Benedict The Most Rev. John O. Barres The Most Rev. Edward P. Cullen Parish Nurse News: Watch out for the fats—cut down on meat, the skin of poultry, whole dairy, fried foods, and trans fat in commercial baked goods.www.patientedu.org. Attention: A parishioner would like to donate two end tables, a couch, chair, coffee table and an oval kitchen table. Please call the rectory if you are interested. (610779-4005). We pray for the Gift of Peace in the world and the safety of those working for peace through the military services, especially: Airman First Class Michael Porcaro, Staff Sgt. Zak Ribble, Staff Sgt. John V. Nowotarski, III, Airman First Class Domenic Martino, Peter Hinsey, LC. Matthew Pawlik, Thomas Bristol, Ltc. Grant Vaughan, Col. Patrick Sullivan, Second Lt. Joshua Kline, Captain Kevin Madary, Sgt. First Class Andrew Spies, Sergeant Zachary Wendt, Major Jeffrey Brizek, Warrant Officer Gregory Van Horn, Captain Jeffrey Van Horn, Lt. Cdr. Allison Rosati Martin, Command Master Chief Marie Rosati Clark, Lt. Brandon Daughtry, David L. Busch, Zachary Deissler, Amy & Gregory Boland, Major Adam Sawyer, Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Sola, Lt. Mathew Stuber, Sgt. Nathan Essig & Lt. Cdr. Brian Blair. Please contact the Parish Office with your prayer requests or email them to [email protected]. Please call with addresses of military to Terri Mueller at 610779-1766. 50 PLUS NEWS The monthly meeting for the 50+ Club will be held on January 7, 2015 at 1:00 pm. The board meeting will be held on January 6, 2015 at 10:00 am. JANUARY 7, 2015: New Year Celebration - bring your favorite snack or appetizer. Speaker: Judy Cameron, Presentation on Forgiveness Research is proving that people who are forgiving report fewer health & mental problems & symptoms of stress. FEBRUARY 4TH: Super Bowl, donations of your favorite soup, with crusty bread. After lunch, then BINGO – BINGO- BINGO We always welcome new members and encourage guests to join us at any of our meetings. Our meetings are held at 1:00 P.M. on the first Wednesday of every month at St. Catharine’s Social Hall on Route 562 in Exeter Township, dues are $5.00 per year. ALL ARE WELCOME DECEMBER 28, 2014 Weekend Mass Schedule January 3rd - 4:00 Mass (Church ) Lector– Kathy Brent Cantor - Joe Schwartz Organist - Dave Kostival Altar Servers - J. Iswalt - O. Iswalt - J. Konopelski January 3rd - 6:00 Mass (Chapel ) Lector - Heather Adame Cantor– Tracy Scheirer Organist - Dave Kostival Altar Servers - B. Kominick - C. Kominick - P. Kopecky January 4th - 7:30 a.m. Mass (Church) Lector– Bernie Ryan Altar Servers - N. Krepps - N. Lamp - D. McAdams January 4th - 9:00 a.m. Mass (Church) Lector - Barry Hannahoe Guitar Group Altar Servers - V. McDevitt - P. McCullough - S. Miller January 4th - 10:30 a.m. Mass (Church) Lector - Vince McDevitt Voices In Praise Organist - Dave Kostival Altar Servers - A. McElderry - E. McElderry - M. Nally January 4th - 12:00 p.m. Mass (Church) Lector – Joanne Pumariega Cantor– Bob Aregood Organist - Dave Kostival Altar Servers - B. McNish - W. McNish - M. McNish ALTAR SERVERS LIST - WEEKDAYS Week of - December 29th - January 3rd 8:00 a.m.– N. Lamp & K. Swavely (Mon - Wed.) 8:00 a.m. –C. Smith & M. Smith - (Thursday. - Saturday) Youth Ministry News 1/21-22 Annual Vigil and March for Life in Washington D.C. Open to Senior High Teens. Only 25 spots available. You will not want to miss the high energy entertainment and vigil the night before the March as you meet other youth from around the country. Practice your civil liberty and let your voice be heard for those who have no voice. The cost is $25, which includes transportation, accommodations, and three meals. Please contact Jason Bingaman ([email protected]) to reserve a spot and receive more information. LOCK-IN FEBRUARY FOR JR/HIGH ST. CATHARINE’S TEENAGERS - SAVE THE DATE: February 28th- March 1st (Overnight), 2015 - More information will be posted. Teenagers and parents who would like to be on the planning committee please contact Jason Bingaman at [email protected]. Sponsored by St. Catharine’s Youth Group THE HOLY FAMILY To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven” “a time to be born…” Recently added: Beverly Hannahoe & Please pray for our sick & our soldiers in harm’s way: Paula Abel, Sara Abraham, Anita Adamo, Mike Alfiero, Tony Angello, Anthony & Genevieve Antonucci, Tara Arnold, Barbara Ash, Kathy Barnes, Kailee Baxter, Donna Belanger, Harrison Bergstresser, Stella Bickleman, Val Billings, Catherine Blanchard, Michael & Kim Blair, Charles Bobb, Christina Boehning, Adolph Bomba, Edward Boris, Michelle Boucher, Thomas Brady, Robin Briand, Ellen Bricker, Frank Broga, Kathryn Brubaker, Robert Bruno, Robert Bryden, Emily Buelow, Glenn Burnish, Victoria Burnish, Jeannine Caffrey, Peg Cappel, Neil Carroll, Nancy Cassidy, John Cavallino, Mark Christ, Nancy Ciccone, Kevin Cleary, Alycia Cook, Lisa Costello, Jacqueline Cramer, Audrey Crilley, Joan Cronan, Alexa Cupitt, Linda D’Alessandro, Yvania Dawson, Tony DeAngelis, Theresa DeGeorgio, John Demangone, Julie Denunzio, Melissa DeWees, Arthur Dietrich, Jr, Carmela Donato, Henry Dolinski, Mildred Donnelly, Kate Doughton, Father Michael Drury, Becky & Chuck Drennen, Mary Manzella-Ernst, Jack Farrell, Pearl Fillman, Jennifer Flook, Jane Fordyce, John Fordyce, Rita Franco, Jean Freeze, Margaret Frisbee, Kim Furtow, Fabio Gabrielli, Jeanne Goodwin, Hall, Ken G., Anna Mae Gantert, Helen Gaunt, Jessica Gaydos, Donna Gentry, Grace Gerace, Pat Gerace, John Gerhard, Kathy Glaser, Larry Glaser, Johanna Goheen, Claire Griffith, Warren Haggerty, Linda Hall, Bob Hamer, Eva Hare, Jason Heckman, Debbie Heberling, William Hedl, Robyn Hefferan, Diane Herbein, Dolores Hildebrand, Melissa Himmelberger, Ethan Himonitis, William Hinkle, Mario Hipp, Michael Hoover, Jeannie Hope, Siegried Hosey, Allison Howard, Jim & Joan Hunsburger, Karen Irey, Genevieve Iswalt, Matt Jablonski, Catharine Jagielski, Erick Jefferson, Blake Kauffman, Brad Kegarise, Elizabeth Kehlor, Trey Kelly, Jill Kemp, Maryanne Kenton, John Kiedeisch, Carolyn Kilyk, Sharon Kirkpatrick, Joyce Kleckner, Marilla Kleinsasser, Mary Klick, Benjamin Kline, Ginny Koch, Judy Koch, Helen Koehler, John Kogut, Mary Konopelski, Jim Kowalczyk, Tracy Larish, George Lenyo, Joseph Leonard, Kathleen Light, Elizabeth Lineaweaver, Joseph Lintz, Sandra Loden, Rosemary Ludwig, Olivia & Liam Lynch & family, Harriet Madara, Francis Madl, Dorothy Majeski, Eleanor Majka, Petrina Mangino, Julia Marason, Bill March, Megan Marino, Angela Marroccoli, Anna Mastandrea, Charles Mathews, Mary Mathews, Coral McConnell, Jacob McCue, Gary McGee, Rita McHale, Dorothy McGill, Charles McMenamin, Rosemarie McMenamin, Abbie McKinney, Barry Meng, Arthur Mengel, Susan Mertz, Nicholas Messica, Joseph W. Miller, Kate Mims, Jacob Mower, Goup Toy Moy, Gertrude Moyer, Thomas Muchanic, Cora Nacar, Margaret Natoli, Bill Norquist, Bernie Nowotarski, Virginia O’Brien, Grace Oliver, William Orth, Sr., Anna Ospina, Anna Paone, Gabriella Paone, Sophie Parslar, Landon Paul, Louise Pettyjohn, Peter Pietrzyk, Dolores Pikula, Pat Pinto, Doreen Piscotty, Donald Pisker, James Pisker, Anne Poserina, Johann Po, Mary Price, Kathleen Rainey, Thomas Joseph Rainey, Michelle Edythe Ray, Ricky Ricketts, Jack Ritz, Agnes Roach, Lynn Roberts, Barbara Rowe, Catherine Rudy, Mary Ryan, Dominique S, Anne Schaeffer, Gladys Schell, Ann Schweitzer, Beth Serafin, Tom Shaaber, Garth Shannon, David Sharpley, Sr., Rosemary Shollenberger, Albert Shore, Dawn Siderowicz, Janet Smith, Patricia Smoyer, Tyson Snader, Gene Sock, Julie Staber, George Stenavage, Pam Stribbling, Helen Strohecker, Maria Stubblebine, Annabelle Stump, Earl Suchomelly, Cullen Sullivan, Marie Sullivan, Christine Szurgot, Stanley Szurgot, Carolyn Taraba, Frank & Hilda Thomas, Grace Thompson, John Tittle, Bella Tomalis, Jan Tomalis, Robin Trate, Michael Trivel, Wendy Tustin, Luanna Uhler, Jane Valeriano, Susan Velez, Rex Voelker, John Vogel, Alan Wachowicz, Marie Weber, Patrick Welk, Dave Wentling, Vera & Warren Wert, Leo Woelkers, Jim Wolff, Ann Marie Zawislak, Bob Zeiler, Sr. & Bob Zeiler, Jr. …and a time for peace.” ...a time to die: Edward Gombeda, (husband of Dolores Gombeda & grandfather of Christopher Stief) & all victims of war, and the 4,100 daily abortions. Ecclesiastes 3:11 To have someone from your family enrolled on our prayer list, please call the Parish Center. Names will be listed for one month unless the office is notified that the condition continues and prayers are still requested. Parishioners who are sick or hospitalized, in a rehabilitation facility or at home wishing to receive the Holy Eucharist may call the Parish at 610-779-4005. PARISH MISSION: SAVE THE DATE! St. Catharine of Siena Parish is delighted to invite all parishioners to participate in a Parish Mission, hosted by the renowned and very popular Conference Speaker, Fr. Larry Richards of Erie, PA! Date: Monday, February 9, 2015 through Thursday, February 12, 2015 Time: Each night 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Place: St. Catharine of Siena Church Purpose: To help us grow in our love of God and give us hope and direction in our daily lives. Cost: Free! The Parish Council seeks volunteers to assist promoting and preparing for this very exciting event ensure its success. Please email the Council [email protected] or call the Parish Center volunteer. in to at to Thank you from Monsignor Domin, & Father Lamb, Msgr. Treston to everyone who sent cards, greetings, gifts, and goodies. May God continue to bless you in the New Year! ST. CATHARINE OF SIENA PARISH READING, PENNSYLVANIA Scheduling of Mass Intentions It has been a longstanding tradition in the Church to accept a donation for a Mass to be celebrated for the intentions of a person, living or deceased. The donation for a Mass is $10. Frequently family members desire to schedule Masses for specific days and times, and, as much as possible, we try to accommodate such requests. So that all parishioners may have equal access to desired dates and times for Masses, the following guidelines are followed: 1. Mass intentions with no particular date desired can be requested at any time. 2. Requests are on a first-come, first-served basis. 3. No more than 3 requests for the scheduling of particular dates per deceased and only 3 weekend Masses if more than 1 deceased is being remembered. 4. Mass intentions are not accepted for Christmas, Easter Triduum, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Requests of Mass intentions can be made during regular office hours. MASS BOOK - 2015 - The Mass Book for 2015 will be open the third week in January. You may stop by to make your requests Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. ATTENTION FAMILIES! Save the date for Faith Alive: The Family Fully Alive on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Come as a family and enjoy an evening of faith-filled activities, a guest speaker, and a family meal. The event will be held at St. Catharine of Siena Parish (4975 Boyertown Pike, Reading) from 6 to 8 PM. Registration details to follow in the coming months. Any questions, visit our website at http://www.allentowndiocese.org/youth-and-young-adults/ youth-ministry/. NOCTURNAL ADORATION DEVOTIONS will be held at Holy Rosary Church on 3rd & Franklin Sts. The Devotions will be from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. on First Friday, January 2nd. Everyone is encouraged to attend. FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING . . . memory writes on every page of the calendar. A support group offering caring presence, strength, and wisdom meets two Mondays a month at St. Catharine’s of Siena Church, Mt. Penn 19606, at 7 PM. To register call 610 370-1174. DECEMBER 28, 2014 PARISH ORGANIZATIONS, CONTACT PERSONS AND RESOURCES Altar Servers – ( Father Patrick Lamb– 610-779-4005) American Heritage Girls - (Julia Wright - 610-370–9290) Bible Sharing Group – (Terry Mscichowski 610-779-0999) Boy Scout- (Terry Wade - 610-478-1200) Bereavement Support - (Judy Cameron– 610-370-1174) Catholic Charities - (610-376-7144) Catholic Soup Kitchen (Sara Miller 610-404-1590) Choir- (Dave Kostival – 610-376-0755) Church Library - Karin Donato - (610-779-3642) Creighton Model Fertility Care - (Elisabeth Laskowski– 484332-9084) Cub Scouts – (Beverly Ferrante - 610-689-8167) Cursillo – (Bill McMahon 610-779-8654) CYO – (Joe Miller - 610-779-7505) Disability Advocates -(Carol McCullough 610-370-1660) Eucharistic Ministers-(Donna Weidner 610-779-8283) Exeter Food Bank - (Phil & Bonnie Blankenstein - 610-7796045) Girl Scouts - Adrienne Evans - 908-872-6105 Guitar Choir – (Ann DelCollo - 610-777-5234) Home School Organization- (Becky Bernas 610-779-3316) Knights of Columbus - (Tom Trainer - 610-370-1017) Lectors – (Edrie Watson 610-779-3804) Legion of Mary - (Joe Akkara - 610-370-5762) Little Angels – ( Heather Keperling - 610-370-2378) Maintenance - (Carl Andrzjewski (610-779-4005) Marriage Preparation - (610-779-4005) Ministers of Hospitality- (Craig Fry - 610-944-0732) Parish School – (Sister Teresa Ballisty - (610-779-5810) Pax Christi - (Anna Mast 610-478-0798) Pre-School – (610-779-5810) PREP (CCD) – (Connie Fry, Coordinator 610-944-0732, Lorraine Gajewski -Coordinator - 610-779-4499) Protecting God’s Children Coordinator - (Beth Pawlik - 610781-2935) Prison Ministry - (Bruce Swist - 610-468-9506) RCIA – (Father Patrick Lamb- 610-779-4005) Religious Store - Bill Wertz - (610-779-5283) Saint Vincent de Paul Society- (Carol Cinelli 610-779-3113) School Board - ( Kelly Wasielevski– 610-779-6309) Scrip – (Jim Gaffney - 610-582-5353) Senior Citizen Group (50+Club)- (Fred Winne 484-637-8322) Serra Club – (Bob Wright 610-779-9040) Siena Stitchers - (Judy McMahon - 610-779-8654) Separated/Divorced Support Group - (Bob Spencer - (484706-0729) & Maryann Angelo - 610-823-3886 Unemployment Support Group - (John Senick– 484-651-0498) Volunteer Visitors- (610-779-4005) Welcome Committee- ( Karen Frey 610-370-0466) World Apostolate of Fatima - Christine McAdams - (610-7790108) Youth Choir– Kate Bobb - (610-689-9816) Youth Group - (610-779-4005) Parish Office- ( 610-779-4005) Fax: 610-779-0859 Church Website - www.scsreading.org Saint Catharine’s School - 610-779-5810 PLEASE KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS