St. Thomas More Parish Bulletin - John Patrick Publishing Company
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St. Thomas More Parish Bulletin - John Patrick Publishing Company
St. Thomas More Parish Bulletin February 15, 2015 Route 100 North of Route 23 South Coventry Township 2101 Pottstown Pike • Pottstown, PA 19465 Rectory - 610-469-9304 www.stmsouthcoventry.com REV. HUGH J. DOUGHERTY, Pastor DEACON GEORGE W. LEONHARDT, JR., Deacon SATURDAY EVENING MASS: 5:30 P.M. SUNDAY MASSES: WEDDINGS: Arrangements for marriage are to be made at the Rectory at least six months in advance. Attendance at Pre-Cana instructions is mandatory. 8:00 and 10:30 A.M. DAILY MASS: 8:30 A.M. CONFESSIONS: Saturday 4:30 to 5:15 P.M. Sunday 7:45 to 7:55 A.M. BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays, with due preparation of the parents. Parents should contact the rectory to schedule an appointment with the Priest. Helpful information will be received at this meeting. Parents, and godparents, if possible, will then attend a Pre-Jordan Conference offered on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 P.M. Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 15, 2015 Masses of the Week Monday, February 16 8:30 AM David Nunes Req.: Jean & Bob Rainey Sunday, February 15 8:00 AM Mass 10:30 AM Mass Music Ministry – Bake Sale Tuesday, February 17 8:30 AM Jim Mazeski Req.: Bob & Maureen Pichola Monday, February 16 7:00 PM Rosary Wednesday, February 18 - Ash Wednesday 8:30 AM Special Intention 4:30 PM Service 7:30 PM Special Intention Thursday, February 19 8:30 AM Michael C. Dawson Req.: Kathy McQueen Friday, February 20 8:30 AM Diane Leonhardt Req.: St. Thomas More Staff Saturday, February 21 8:30 AM John & Rita Manion Req.: Mr. & Mrs. James Fiato 5:30 PM Diane Leonhardt Req.: Sharleen & Paul Alex Sunday, February 22 8:00 AM People of the Parish 10:30 AM Diane Leonhardt Req.: John & Romano Coccia Tuesday, February 17 10:00 AM Moms Group 11:00 AM Manatawny Manor Ministry Wednesday, February 18 – Ash Wednesday 8:30 PM Mass 2:00 PM Coventry Manor – Rosary & Ash Service 4:30 PM Ash Service 7:30 PM Mass Saturday, February 21 – Aging & Infirm Priests Coll. 8:30 AM Mass 5:30 PM Mass 7:00 PM Movie Night Sunday, February 22 - Aging & Infirm Priests Coll. 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM CCD 10:30 AM Mass Next Week’s Scripture: 1st Sunday of Lent First Reading Second Reading Genesis 9:8-15 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15(23) 1 LENT Ash Wednesday – February 18 Ashes will be distributed at the following: 8:30 AM and 7:30 PM Masses 4:30 PM Liturgy of the Word & Ashes February 16 February 18 February 21 February 23 March 2 March 2 March 4 March 7 March 7 March 7 March 9 March 9 March 10 March 14 March 16 March 17 March 18 March 19 March 23 March 24 March 26 March 30 Rosary Coventry Manor Ash Service 40 Days First Reconciliation Rosary KOC Meeting Coventry Manor Prayer Service Rosary 40 Days Communion Retreat Rosary Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Manatawny Manor Mass Confirmation Retreat Rosary Book Club Coventry Manor Prayer Group Book Club Rosary Confirmation Rehearsal Confirmation Rosary Sharon Otto, DRE Office Phone: 610-469-9302 Email: [email protected] Stewardship – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time – In today’s second reading, St. Paul urges the Corinthians to “do all for the glory of God”. If we follow that advice in everything we do, we cannot help but be good stewards! FIRST COMMUNION FAMILY RETREAT Saturday Morning, March 7 Begins at 9:30 AM- for families with children seeking Admission to Communion this Easter Season. The child should participate with at least one Catholic parent. Other family members and godparents are welcome! Starting Friday, February 20 - 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross and Benediction MINIMUM LENTEN REGULATIONS Ash Wednesday - Day of Fast and Abstinence Fridays in Lent - Days of Abstinence Good Friday - Day of Fast and Abstinence Fast: 18 years old & older, up to 59 years Minimum of one full meal and two small meals, no snacks. Abstinence: 14 years old & older No meat or fowl All the faithful are encouraged to participate in Mass and to receive the Most Holy Eucharist daily, to celebrate frequently the Sacrament of Penance, to undertake spiritual reading, especially the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and to participate in parish Lenten devotions. OUTREACH The aim of the Outreach program at St. Thomas More Parish is to support a charitable group each month by collecting the requests they have expressed a need for. Presently Outreach has nine volunteers. There is a need for one or more to help deliver the collection on the Monday or Tuesday after the collection week-end. This does not require loading or unloading. If you are willing to volunteer please call Amy Piazza at 610-3235056. The February collection will be held on the week-end of the 14th and 15th for Coventry Pantry. They ask for: Oatmeal Canned tuna, chicken, chili 2 Coventry Manor Nursing Home A Prayer Service for Residents of the Coventry Manor Home in South Coventry Twp. is scheduled on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, beginning at 2:00 PM. The Rosary is recited. Parishioners are invited to join in the Rosary and Ash Service on February 18. The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Family Movie Night on Feb.21st at 7 p.m at the Church. Adults and children alike will enjoy the box office hit, How To Train Your Dragon 2 on the big screen and in surround sound. Refreshments, Pizza and popcorn will be served. Children may bring a pillow and sleeping bag to watch the show in comfort. Please RSVP [email protected] with the number of people attending. Attention Families: The MOMS Clubs of OJR School District invite parents and children (6 years and under) to join them for an interactive children's music concert on Tuesday, February 17th at 10 am in St. Thomas More's Social Hall. Mr. Mike from Makin' Music will put on an entertaining show for young children to get them moving around and blowing off those winter blahs! $5 per child at the door. For more information please contact Amy Lignelli at 610-327-3039 or [email protected]. Join us! MOM-Heart of the Home Registration is Open March 21, 2015 - 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Sts. Simon and Jude Meehan Center, West Chester Give yourself this one day out of 365 to replenish your spirit. Deepen your relationship with God and Mary. Visit our website for registration and information; www.mom-heartofthe home.org/events. FAST AND ABSTINENCE AND OTHER ACTS OF PENANCE FOR LENT The Bishops of the United States prescribe, as minimal obligation, that all persons who are fourteen years of age or older are bound to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. Further, all persons 18 years of age and older, up to and including their 59th birthday, are bound to fast by limiting themselves to a single full meal on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday, while the other two meals on those days are to be light. All the faithful are encouraged, when possible, to participate in Mass and receive the Holy Eucharist daily, to celebrate frequently the Sacrament of Penance, to undertake spiritual reading, especially the Sacred Scriptures, and to participate in Parish Lenten devotions. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is especially recommended. Opening 40 Days for Life Ecumenical Candlelight Prayer Service in Thanksgiving, in front of Planned Parenthood 8 S. Wayne St., West Chester, PA Ash Wednesday, February 18… 7:00 – 8:00 PM We do not usually start our 40 Days for Life Campaign in the spirit of Thanksgiving, but there has been a monumental event that has taken place in Bryan/College Station, Texas. In 1998 Planned Parenthood proposed and built a free standing surgical abortion facility in Bryan/College Station. In response, 40 Days for Life was initiated. Because of their total commitment to prayer, fasting, public witness and faith that,"with God all things are possible", Bryan/College Station Planned Parenthood closed their doors forever in 2013. The building where 6,400 babies had died is now owned by Hope Pregnancy Center as of 2014. St Thomas More Days of Prayer and Public witnessing are February 21st and March 7th. 8 AM to 8 PM. Sign up sheets are in the Narthex. 3 WARKER~TROUTMAN FUNERAL HOME Serving St. Thomas More Since It Was Founded Exceptional Service • Conservative Costs • Pre-arrangements Christopher W. Warker 726 East High Street William D. Troutman Pottstown, PA 19464 610-326-1510 McCormick Chiropractic A Full Service Law Firm 41 High St., Pottstown, PA 19464 John A Koury, Jr. David A. Megay Kathleen M. Martin Ryan A. 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