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40 Spring Mount Road
Schwenksville, PA 19473-1739
Phone 610-287-8156  Fax 610-287-4226
www.churchofsaintmary.org
January 11, 2015
St. Mary's Parish is a community of Catholics,
striving to be an open and caring people, living
our faith, spreading God's word, and serving
as Jesus' disciples to our families, our parish
and our surrounding communities.
ONE FAITH ONE FAMILY ONE SPIRIT
Sacrament of Baptism: Baptisms are
celebrated on the second and fourth
Sundays of each month immediately
following the Noon Mass. For more
information, please contact the Parish
House.
Sacrament of Marriage: Parishioners
must contact the Parish House at least
six months prior to the wedding date.
Pre-Cana session is required.
Pastoral Care of the Sick: If you
know of anyone who is sick, elderly or
homebound, please call the Parish
House and let us know so that we can
minister to them.
Adoration: All day, every day in our
Chapel.
Rosary: The Rosary will be prayed
daily before the 9:00 a.m. Mass and on
Sundays before the 7:30 a.m. Mass.
Divine Mercy Holy Hour: The
Thursday before the first Friday of the
month from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays
after the 9:00 a.m. Mass
New Parishioners: If you have
recently moved into our community,
welcome! Please call the Parish House
to register.
Rev. Louis P. Bellopede
Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Charles J. McElroy
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Brian M. Kean
In Residence
Deacon Donald O. Nichols
Permanent Deacon
[email protected]
Sister Marie Rose Gibson, RSM
Spiritual Ministry
[email protected]
Mrs. Mary Beth O’Connor
Business Manager
[email protected]
Mrs. Sandra Olzinski
Administrative Asst to Pastor;
[email protected]
Parish Secretary
Mrs. Kathleen Wasniewski
Coordinator, PREP; Business
[email protected]
Manager Assistant
Mr. Kevin Conwell
Principal of St. Mary School
[email protected]
Mr. Eric Lenz
Facilities Manager
Sunday Mass Schedule
Vigil (Saturday evening)  4:00 p.m.
Sunday Morning  7:30 a.m. † 9:00 a.m. † 10:30 a.m. † 12:00 p.m.
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday through Saturday  9:00 a.m.
Confession Schedule
Saturday  9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. † 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
School
St. Mary School Website
Religious Education (PREP)
PREP Classes
Little Church (Ages 4 and 5)
Youth Group
610-287-7757
www.smsk-8.org
610-287-4517
6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Mon or Tues
Sunday 10:30 a.m.
First and Third Sundays
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
January 10
Geraldine O’Neill - Mr. & Mrs. Francis Kelleher
January 11 Baptism of the Lord
Living/Deceased Members of the McGeeney
Family - Bill and Madeline McGeeney
9:00 a.m.
Marie Antonelli - Dan and Annamae O’Callaghan
10:30 a.m.
Inentions of Nicole Wasniewski - Mom and Dad
12:00 p.m.
People of Saint Mary Parish
Monday
January 12 Weekday
9:00 a.m.
John Zihal - Jim Bogusky
Tuesday
January 13 Saint Hilary
9:00 a.m.
Thomas H. Gallagher - Gail Gallagher
Wednesday January 14 Weekday
9:00 a.m.
Arenida Busciacco
Thursday
January 15 Weekday
9:00 a.m.
George Piperno
Friday
January 16 Weekday
9:00 a.m.
Anna and Raymond Vaughan - Anne and Harry Boeshore
Saturday
January 17 Saint Anthony
9:00 a.m.
Edmond Watt - Leo and Linda Watt
4:00 p.m.
Donna Tholan - Anne and Harry Boeshore
Sunday
January 18 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 a.m.
Jason Shollenberger - Denise and Gene
9:00 a.m.
People of Saint Mary Parish
10:30 a.m.
Lawrence Seaver - The Bellino Family
12:00 p.m.
Mark F. Wells - Bill and Maryann Shimukonas
PLEASE REMEMBER
IN YOUR PRAYERS
LETTER
FROM THE
PASTOR
Dear Parish Family,
A warm welcome to you, our faithful parishioners
and all who may be joining us today for Mass. Please
know you always have a home at the Church of Saint
Mary!
BAPTISM OF THE LORD: Today, the Church
celebrates the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord. This
feast has a two-fold nature: Jesus institutes the Sacrament
of Holy Baptism and He begins His Public Ministry. Let us
all renew our Baptismal commitment as followers of Jesus.
Interestingly enough, today also concludes the Christmas
Season. We will be taking down our Christmas decoration
this week.
ANNUAL APPEAL and CENSUS: The Annual
Appeal and Census for Saint Mary Parish is very important.
It helps us keep accurate records for our parish. The
Archdiocese of Philadelphia asks all parishes to submit
their census that is accurate and up to date. Would you
please help me by returning your census form? In addition,
the Annual Appeal helps us address capital projects that
are not within the scope of our annual budget. I am grateful
for all you do for this great community of faith. If you have
not yet made a donation to our Annual Appeal I humbly ask
if you can kindly do so for the needs of our parish. Thank
you, once again for your love, kindness and thoughtfulness
to Saint Mary Parish!
MURALS: The three Murals for our Church are
"scheduled" to go up by Easter Sunday! Our new artist is
Neil Carlin. He is an excellent artist who does fantastic
work in Church artistry.
Our Murals are:
THE
ANNUNCIATION, THE CORONATION and OUR LADY OF
ANGELS. Mr. Kit Lee will be hanging our Murals (2 murals
on the Sanctuary wall and 1 mural on the Vestibule wall).
We are still looking for donations of any size for this project.
Please call Mary Beth O'Connor at the Parish House.
MASSES and MEMORIALS: We are accepting
Masses and Memorials for 2015 in the Parish House.
Please stop by and one of our receptionists will be happy to
assist you!
PARISH WEB SITE: Please check our Parish Web
Site at www.churchofsaintmary.org It is user friendly. I am
grateful to Lisa Roberts, Web Site Administrator for doing
such an excellent job. Please make us one of your
favorites!
TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS: will be offered here
at The Church of Saint Mary on Wednesday, March 25 at
7:00pm. This is the Solemnity of the Annunciation (9
months before Christmas). Please pass the word to family
and friends!
GOD'S HOUSEKEEPERS: We are looking for
parishioners and friends of Saint Mary Parish to help clean
our beautiful church. Usually, every Thursday after the
9:00am Mass we gather to vacuum, dust, windex and clean
pews for the approaching weekend. If you can help any
Thursday please stop by; we would love to see you!
Kimberly DiPietro Alexander, Marisa Allen, Infants Matthew and Mya
Allen, Margaret Bajor, Scott Barton, Patricia Beauchamp, Janelle
Bergandino, Joe Brady, Infant Brendan Brisar, Christine Broadwell,
Bruno Capobianchi, (granddaughter) Kathryn Capobianchi, Sabrina
Capperella, Lisa Caruso, Art Chandler, Patricia Chermela, Ann Marie
O’Callaghan Clair, Patrick Coleman, Anthony Corbicz, Randy Cornell,
Jeremy Cosgrove, Rosemarie DeRosa, Diana DeSantis, Madeline
Dobbs, Tony Downey, Derek Dvorjak, Charles Fries, Anthony
Gdonski, Mark Giambrone, Nancy Grubb, Grace Guckin, Anne Hale,
Thomas B. Hammer, Jennifer Harleigh, Abby Heilman, Ed Heilman,
Anton Hevener, Mateo Heye, Art Hinson, Sr Patricia Hoey, Michael
Holva, Richard Hood, Charlotte Hvorecky, Aileen Hyden, Virginia
John, Justin Michael Johnson, Lisa Keeder, Thomas Kees, Debbie
Keister, Chris Krinvick, Nicholas Kumpf, Eleanor Kunz, Frank Larkins,
Maryann Lepone, Pearl Loch, Ed Loughery, Max Maertzig, Doris
Marsh, Anthony Martin, Margaret (Maggie) McCallum, Joe McGann,
Matthew McGann, Jerry McGee, Francis and Helen McHugh, Pat
McMahon, Joan Mooney, Priscilla Miller, Margaret Murphy, Nicholas
Noel, Fred Nubbemyer, Susan Ondo, Teresa Ott, Britney Pinson,
Frank and Dianne Ponzio, Scott Rafter, Patricia Reigner, Dorothy
Rush, Brendan Saboe Jr., Mary Ellen Salerno, Anthony Sammartino,
Joan Santello, Dave Schumaker, Leo Scotto, Clay Sebra, Tom
Shilling, Ron Shofran, Richard Sinclair, Joshua Stern, Ron Szewczak,
Anna Taglianetti, Lorraine Tausz, Baby Emanuel Thomas, Baby
Nicholas Trojanski, George Tyler, Katherine Veneziano, Jane and Have a great week, everyone!
Dennis Vicchio, Shannon Yockel, Walt and May Young, Lois
Love and prayers,
Walterhammer, Walter Wasilwski, Frank Wilson Jr, Ed Woods,
Father Bellopede
Beverly Ann and Joseph Zapata, Paul and Dawn Zottoli
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LITURGICAL MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS FOR JANUARY 10-11
MASS
CELEBRANT
LECTOR
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
ALTAR SERVERS
MUSIC
SACRISTAN
J., J.& M. Allwein
Organ/Cantor
Hanlon
4:00 PM
Fr. Bellopede
S.J. McCurdy
Moyer, Swantek. Bradbury, Bushey,
Davis, S. Freed
7:30 AM
Fr. Badeaux
Jody Shollenberger
Kirby, Kosiorek, McCloskey, McGeeney,
Shofran, Whitehead
A., K. & T. Bryant
Quiet
Olzinski
9:00 AM
Fr. Kean
Dave Kolesky
Kunz, Saboe, Storti, Walsh. J. Bickel,
M. Bickel
Brady,
B. & T. Yaglenski
Folk Music
Ministry
Olzinski
10:30 AM
Fr. Kean
Steve Bakey
McCarron, McHugh, O'Donnell, Pirrall,
Bintner, Brady
J., M. & N. Bakey
Acclaim
Olzinski
12:00 PM
Fr. Bellopede
Anna Maria Hazel
Klisch, Luckenbach, Lugo, Schnaubelt,
Smart, Uhl
B., J. & S. Wade
Spirit Choir
Olzinski
UPCOMING LITURGICAL MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS FOR JANUARY 17-18
MASS
CELEBRANT
LECTOR
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
ALTAR SERVERS
MUSIC
SACRISTAN
A., E. & R. Grossbauer
Spirit choir
Chalmers
4:00 PM
Fr. Bellopede
Bill Bushey
Grossbauer, Hines, Hinson, Matthews,
Moyer, Swantek
7:30 AM
Fr. Badeaux
Bob Paolucci
Zandier, Chalmers, Coneghen, Dewees,
Kelly, Kirby
E., S. & V. Haslam
Quiet
Little
9:00 AM
Fr. Bellopede
Deborah Ford
Cahill, Dyson, Forsyth, Kolesky, Kunz,
Storti
J. & J. Antosh, George
Bell Choir
Little
10:30 AM
Fr. Kean
Erin Leone
Cornely, Gentner, Gibson, Leichner,
Longua, McCarron
Coleman,
A. & Z. Wood
Acclaim
Little
12:00 PM
Fr. Kean
Paul Black
Watt, Hamel, Keller, Klisch, Luckenbach,
Lugo
G., N. & T. John
Organ/Cantor
Little
Memorials
The Rose For Life in front of the Blessed Mother statue has been donated in memory of Emily Strimkoski at the request of their anniversary
The Rose for Resurrection in front of the Saint Joseph statue has been donated in memory of Joseph Strimkoski at the request of their
anniversary.
The Vigil light in our Chapel burning next to an image of our Blessed Mother is in memory of ___ at the request of ___.
The Sanctuary Lamp burning next to our tabernacle in the Church is in memory of _____ at the request of _____.
The Sanctuary Lamp burning next to our tabernacle in our Chapel is in memory of _____ at the request of _____.
The Altar Candles burning on the Altar in our Church this week are in memory of _____ at the request of _____
The Altar Candles burning on the Altar in our Chapel this week are in memory of _____ at the request of _____.
The Altar Bread and Wine donated this week is in memory of _____ at the request of _____.
The Altar Flowers donated this week are in memory of _____ at the request of _____.
If you are interested in having Memorials in memory of a loved one, please contact the Parish House. Memorials are for one week.
Donations: Rose for Life, Rose for Resurrection, Vigil Light are $5, Sanctuary Lamps are $10, Altar Candles are $20, Bread and Wine is $50,
Altar Flowers are $175
PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY
Tim Fitzgerald
Yaphet Blair
Frank P. Roth
Michael Hood
David Sinnk
Brian Dunn
Keith E. Mason
Timothy Ryan McGinnis
Lauren Shaw
Ryan Nolan
Madeline Augustine
Albert Joseph Augustine
Blaise Fountaine
Kayla Carroll
Fr. David A. Daigle
Eric Himmel
Matthew Foley
John Walsh
John Weaver
Jonathan Minkler
William Ian Holdsworth
Michael E. Ingram
Wayne Cherry, Jr.
Kyra Chamberlain
Dominic D. Zottoli
David Gentner
Bridgette Augustine
Travis R. Quimby
Andrew Schnaubelt
Shawn O’Connor
Brian Sinclair
Bobby McCall
Jim Gotlewski
Gerard Pettine
Brian Smith
Brett R. Karkheck
Michael Boehret
Joseph Wolf
George Lockbaum
Collin Hamel
Matthew Kearney
Charles Joseph Maloney III
Thomas Fisher
Tim Murray
Tom Gutherman
Jackie Perrie
Aaron Hart
Geoff Ostrowski
Jennifer Foley
Richard Granozio
Sharon Hyland Keyser
Ed Loughery Jr.
Jacob McLendon
Ian Keyser
Michael Regan
Ryan Decker
William Schweitzer
Eric Funk
Kevin K. O’Malley
Matthew Dager
Kyle Houchins
Kyle Kearney
Brian Murray
David Casas
PARISH NEWS
NEW FRONT LAWN SIGN:
Our New ILLUMINATED SIGN has been installed!
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Many thanks to Mr. Paul Brady who constructed the brick
“Jesus, Mary, and Joseph had only one life, one pillars, to Mr. Mike Petro who coordinated the project and
purpose: To glorify the Heavenly Father. What to the Class of 2013 and our own Home and School
Association who supplied the funds for this project. We
happiness to be called to this life. Our love will
truly appreciate their commitment to Saint Mary Parish.
consist in living with Mary and Joseph on the
love of Jesus Eucharistic.” St. Peter Julian
REDNER’S SAVE-A-TAPE PROGRAM
Eymard. We need scheduled adorers for: Tues Redner’s will grant a rebate to Saint Mary’s – how can you
@ 3:00pm & 10:00pm, Thurs @ 11:00pm, & help? It’s as easy as 1-2-3: 1) Get your free Save-A-Tape
Friday @ 5:00pm. We need substitutes. Please call card from Customer Service; 2) Use your card each time
MaryKay @ 484-415-0338. Scheduled adorers: Please you shop; and 3) Return your receipts to the Parish House
or place in the Campbell’s Labels collection box located in
send your email address to [email protected].
the Saint Mary side vestibule in church. You shop and
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND Saint Mary saves!
COLLEGIATES
Are you a senior in high school or a commuting college
student and would like to earn some extra money on the
weekends? The Parish House is looking for an individual
to fill our weekend Rectory Guardian position on Sunday
mornings from 8am to 1pm. Duties include: answering
phone and door, filing, and other duties. You must be at
least 18 years old and have a positive and professional
attitude. To apply, please submit your resume to Mary
Beth O’Connor, Saint Mary Parish Business Manager,
through email at [email protected]. If LOVE IS OUR MISSION: THE FAMILY FULLY ALIVE
10 Themes have been assigned to prepare us for this Sepyou have questions, please call the Parish House at
tember’s World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis’
610-287-8156.
visit to Philadelphia. We will look at each theme throughout the upcoming months.
Theme 1: Cr eated For J oy
“Love
is
Our
Mission”
because love is our origin and desSCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
tiny.
Created
in
the
image
of God, a human being is creatThe Perkiomen Valley Council 3633 of the Knights of
ed
for
communion,
which
means that loving God and
Columbus of St. Eleanor and St. Mary Parishes are
offering two $1,500.00 Scholarships to Pope John Paul II neighbor is the reason for our existence. Catholics believe
Catholic High School. These one year competitive these things because of Jesus, our bedrock and cornerscholarships are available to any Catholic eighth grade stone. Jesus suffered and yet persevered in love; he was
student enrolled in either St. Mary School or Holy Cross crucified and yet rose again. In Jesus, we believe that the
Regional School, or belonging to St. Eleanor or St. Mary Creator of the universe became one of us, revealing not
Parish, regardless of where or how they complete their only who God is, but also who we are created to be and
elementary education. An application for admission and become. In a world of anxiety and doubt, Jesus is trustnotification of eligibility is needed prior to the awarding of worthy. When we follow Jesus, body and soul, even when
the scholarship. The complete application form and criteria it hurts and requires sacrifice, we are living lives of integcan be found on the church website. All essays and rity, for only in living this way will our lives coincide with
applications must be postmarked no later than February 1, the reason for our existence. This brings us great joy. We
sin and stumble, but the God we meet in Christ is faithful
2015.
even when we are not. God’s forgiveness is a gift that
gives us back to ourselves, enabling us to embrace our
HELP WANTED - PARISH LIBRARY
mission and destiny anew. Catholic sacraments and moral
We are in need of a few volunteers for our
teachings serve this destiny. The sacraments are a genuine
parish library. Please consider volunteering once
a month on Saturday evening before and after the Vigil encounter with Christ, while the moral teachings show
Mass or Sunday Morning. No experience needed, just a what Christ-like love looks like in particular situations.
willing heart! Contact Linda Nichols at (215) 256-4941 or Catholic life summons us to heroism and adventure even
in ordinary daily life. The world is charged with the [email protected].
ty and grace of God, and neighbors who need our love and
kindness are all around us.
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Saint Vincent
dePaul Grocery List
FINANCIAL FACTS
Christmas Collection
Thank you for your generous donations during Christmas.
Christmas offering for 2014 received to date is $56,376.00.
2nd Collection for Flowers and Decorations is $2,360.00
Total Envelopes Mailed...................................
2181
Total Envelopes Used......................................
550
Shopping this week? Can you pick up a few items from
the list below and donate them to Saint Vincent dePaul? They can be dropped off during the week in any
vestibule of the Church or on the first Sunday of the
month in the Hall!
Collection for December 28, 2014
Week 26
Target Needed for the 14-15 Fiscal Year……..$957,000.00
Weekend Collection
Target Needed Weekly for 14-15 Fiscal Year…..$18,135.00
Collection for Weekend of December 28……..$12,076.43
Electronic Funds Transfer (Parish Giving)……...$1,763.00
Over (Under) Target............................................($4,295.57)
Hands Together Capital Campaign (Blue Envelope)
Mortgage Owed for Catholic Education Center $1,820,428.32
Target Needed Weekly…………………………..$1,856.00
Collection for Weekend of December 28….......$1,435.00
Over (Under) Target.............................................($421.00)
Total Collected To Date.......................................$441,127.75
Total Envelopes Mailed.........................................659
Total Envelopes Used............................................295
Parish Debt (Gold Envelope)
Debt………………………………………………$796,151.52
Debt Reduction (Gold Envelope)………………...$310.00
New Debt Total…………………………………..$795,841.52
Collection for January 4, 2014
Week 27
Target Needed for the 14-15 Fiscal Year……..$957,000.00
Weekend Collection
Target Needed Weekly for 14-15 Fiscal Year…..$18,135.00
Collection for Weekend of January 4….……..$14,731.80
Electronic Funds Transfer (Parish Giving)……...$1,458.00
Over (Under) Target............................................($1,945.20)
Hands Together Capital Campaign (Blue Envelope)
Mortgage Owed for Catholic Education Center $1,820,428.32
Target Needed Weekly…………………………..$1,856.00
Collection for Weekend of January 4….….......$3,413.00
Over (Under) Target..............................................$1,557.00
Total Collected To Date.......................................$460,730.55
Total Envelopes Mailed.........................................659
Total Envelopes Used............................................315
Parish Debt (Gold Envelope)
Debt………………………………………………$795,841.52
Debt Reduction (Gold Envelope)………………...$231.00
New Debt Total…………………………………..$795,610.52
All of our parishioners are invited to use
our new option of electronic funds transfer by logging onto
our website and clicking ‘PARISH GIVING’.
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Canned Food, Soups
Health
Hearty Soups
Canned Ravioli
Canned Fruits/Veggies
Canned Tuna
Hand Soap
Deodorant
Shampoo/Conditioner
Toothbrush, Toothpaste
Cereal, Grain, Snacks
Paper, Cleaning
Cereal
Instant Potatoes/Rice
Mac and Cheese
Pre-packaged snacks
Napkins, Paper towels
Toilet Paper, Tissues
Dish Soap/Clorox
All Purpose Cleaners
Special Need
We have several families in need of a car, van or SUV, inspected and in good running condition. For more information, or if you or someone you know are able to help,
please call Mary Cosgrove at 610-287-6552.
Client Needs
#179
Girl’s clothing, size 3T; Boy’s #194 Men’s jeans, size 30x32 or
clothing, size 4T
30x34
#104
Blankets, twin size; Everything for a new baby girl
clothes, size 3X
# 212 Women
(22/24)
#52 Women’s jeans, size 12
Female Diapers,
#66 Adult
Small and Medium
LIFE MINISTRIES
Saint Mary Parish is committed to the promotion and
sanctity of all Human Life from the first moment of
conception until natural death. Let us together as a
parish community stand up and speak loudly and
boldly for every person born and unborn.
Rachel’s Vineyard: 1-800-395-HELP(4357)
Helpline for Abortion Recovery: 1-866-482-LIFE(5433)
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Domestic Abuse: 1-866-Safe-014
World Meeting of the Families Prayer
God and Father of us all,
in Jesus, your Son and our
Savior,
you have made us
your sons and daughters
in the family of the Church.
May your grace and love
help our families
in every part of the world
be united to one another
in fidelity to the Gospel.
May the example of the Holy Family,
with the aid of your Holy Spirit,
guide all families, especially those most troubled,
to be homes of communion and prayer
and to always seek your truth and live in your love.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!