Saint Cyril
Of Alexandria
Roman Catholic Church
153 Penn Boulevard
East Lansdowne, Pa 19050
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 21, 2010
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PASTOR’S CORNER Jesus is the Lord of Life. Not even death has power over Jesus and death has no power over anyone who has faith in Jesus. By uniting ourselves with Jesus Christ, by believing in Him as our resurrection and life, we can know for certain that death will not have the final say over us. For this reason, Christians should not and cannot fear death. What do we have to fear? Our faith tells us the best is yet to come. Lent is a time to enliven, awaken, and revitalize our spiritual lives. Where our belief in Christ has grown complacent, we revive it. Where doubt and disbelief have entered, we cast it out. Where our words and actions have gone astray, we conform them to the life of Christ. And, if our faith has died, we work and pray and beg Jesus, the Lord of Life, to resurrect it. Jesus, who raises the dead to life, can bring us back to life as well. Whether we realized it or not, we have been on a journey this Lent. What Jesus says in the bible, He really says to each of us: "I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in Me, even if he dies, will live and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die." Do you believe this? Your brother in Christ, |
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK:
Marge Augustine, Denise Gibbons, Michael Gibbons, Sheela Harty, Devin Doyle, Marie Childs, Tom Griffin, Sheila Buchmann, Carol Jacobi, Mary Copley, Gertrude Grenfell, James Patterson, Cheryl Emerson, Claire Zetts, Dominic Marrongelli, Stephen Mengini, Anne Hunter Ackley, Florence Hutton, Laura Goodyear
DECEASED: James Kilgallen
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, MARCH 21ST
8:00 AM Parishioners of St. Cyril Parish
MONDAY, MARCH 22ND
8:00 William & Mary Cleary
TUESDAY, MARCH 23RD
8:00 Joseph & Margaret Curley
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24th
8:00 Nick & Anne Dolhancryk
THURSDAY, MARCH 25TH
8:00 Memorial Society Members
FRIDAY, MARCH 26TH
8:00 Gertrude Marx
SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH
8:00 Pauline Pearlingi
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SANCTUARY LIGHT MEMORIAL PROGRAM The Sanctuary Light is burning this week in memory of William and Mary Cleary through the generosity of Joe Cleary.
There are still some weeks available for the remainder of this year if you would like to have a loved one remembered. These lights are $10 each. Please call the rectory to see what weeks are available. Thank you. |
CONFESSIONS DURING LENT
In addition to confessions on Saturday afternoons, during Lent every Wednesday you will have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Please join us Friday evening during Lent at 7:00 PM for the Stations of the Cross.
ANNIVERSARY MASS
Couples who will be celebrating 25 or 50 or more years of marriage are welcome to the Cathedral Basilica of Ss Peter and Paul on Sunday, May 2nd. Mass will begin at 2:30 PM. Family members and friends are most welcome and will be seated with the anniversary couple. Call the Family Life Office at 215-587-3516 for more information or details.
FAST AND ABSTINENCE
The Bishops of the United States prescribe, as minimal obligation, that all persons who are fourteen years of age and older are bound to abstain from eating meat on all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. Further, all persons eighteen years of age and older, up to and including their fifty-ninth birthday, are bound to fast by limiting themselves to a single full meal on Good Friday.
All the faithful are encouraged, when possible, to participate at Mass and to receive the 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.
FIVE MINUTES WITH THE WORD
Please take a few minutes each day and use "Five Minutes with the Word’ to grow closer to Our Lord before Easter. Please pick one up for you and your family. They are located in all vestibules of church.
WIN A 17 PHILLIES 17 GAME PLAN
Please support St. Cyril School by purchasing raffle tickets
for this exciting fundraiser. Tickets are $5.00 per ticket or 5 tickets for
$20.00.
The Grand prize is 2 tickets for a Phillies 17 game plan located in 100 level in
left field. Tickets include a Fireworks night and a Boston Red Sox game (regular
season games only).
2nd prize is a $100.00 Fresh Grocer gift card.
3rd prize is a Ryan Howard '06 NL MVP Bobble Head.
Drawing will be held in St. Cyril School on April 9, 2010.
Tickets can be purchased by sending a check or
money order to:
Attn: School Raffle
St. Cyril School
716 Emerson Ave.
East Lansdowne, Pa 19050
Tickets will be sent out as soon as received. For more information contact Jim
Gray at jeg19026@mail.com.
Please list Phillies game as subject.
Click below to see
flyer.
MUSIC MINISTRY
This ministry is open to all who have a talent to share. We need cantors, and, if you play an instrument and would like to participate in our liturgies, please join us. Call Mary Lou Love at 610-623-5160 and leave your name or Maryanne LaMonaca at 610-259-8828.
BEQUESTS
You can make a bequest to St. Cyril Parish by having the following statement, or something similar, included in your will: "I leave to St. Cyril Parish the sum of $___ for its religious and charitable works." This is one way that will ensure that St. Cyril Parish will continue into the future and is able to further all the good works that have been done here in the past.
"THE DAILY MASS"
St. Ann’s located in Scranton, PA, produces a daily televised Mass that is broadcast in the Philadelphia area. The Mass airs Monday through Friday on WPPX-TV PAX 61 at 2:00 PM.
ROSARY-MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA
You are invited to pray the Rosary every day from Monday through Sunday before the 8:00 AM Mass. The Miraculous Medal Novena prayers will be recited after the 8:00 AM Mass on Saturday. Also, confessions will be heard before the 8:00 AM Mass on Sunday morning.
2010 MASS BOOK
Announced Masses for 2010 and Sanctuary Lights are still available. Masses and Sanctuary Lights are $10 each. This year we will offer Announced Masses at the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the 10:30 AM Mass Sunday morning.
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GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING Collection amount March 14, 2010 $3,153.00 Collection amount March 15, 2009 $4,067.50 COMMENT FROM FATHER DOMINIC "When you give to the Lord, your God, He will bless you for this in all your works and deeds. Thank you for your sacrifice of tithing."
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MONTHLY MAILINGS
In an effort to cut back on some of our expenses, we will now send monthly contribution envelopes to only those parishioners who actively use them. At this time, we mail out 552 monthly packets of envelopes to parish families. Of those 552, only 160 are used on a regular basis. We will be placing approximately 390 families on our "inactive mailing list". Your families will then receive envelopes for Easter, Christmas and the Annual Block Collection. You can always call the rectory if you decide to be placed back on our active mailing list.
MARCH LOTTO
There were no winners of our Lotto from last week. The numbers were:
DATE NUMBER WINNER AMOUNT
3/8 942 Unsold
3/9 197 Unsold
3/10 587 Unsold
3/11 539 Unsold
3/12 482 Unsold
3/13 711 Unsold
3/14 744 Unsold
3/15 918 Unsold
We use the 7:00 PM number – not the day number. April lotto tickets are still available. For only $5.00, your number is good for the entire month. Remember - You have to play to win!
ST. CYRIL SCHOOL NEWS
Registration for all students will be held on Monday and Tuesday, March 22nd and 23rd from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM.
Students must be 5 years old by September 1st to enter Kindergarten and 6 years old by September 1st to enter Grade 1.
Grades Kindergarten through 8
Full Day Kindergarten
Computer Lab and Wireless laptops
CARES (After School Program)
Needed for registration are: A copy of the child’s birth certificate, Immunization records, Baptismal Certificate (if not baptized in St. Cyril), a copy of a current report card (if transferring from another school) and the $100 Registration Fee. Please call the school at 610-623-1113 for more information.
GOOD NEWS MESSAGE
Christ suffered without sin on His hands, for He committed no
sin and deceit was not found on His lips. Yet He suffered the pain of the cross
for our redemption. His prayer to God was pure, His alone out of all mankind,
for in the midst of His suffering He prayed for His persecutors: Father, forgive
them, for they do not know what they are doing.
-Pope St. Gregory the Great (540-604)
2010 CENSUS
Please remember to participate in the 2010 Census, which has already begun. The confidential information you provide will impact decisions regarding allocation of federal tax dollars for use in schools, hospitals, senior centers, housing and transportation. It also affects the number of representatives allowed for each State. In addition to funding, this information assists the Archdiocese of Philadelphia with planning and the implementation of services and programs to support various needs of our community. For more information regarding the Census, please go to: www.2010.census.gov.
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Thank you and congratulations to the following parishioners who have requested they join our Pastoral Council. The new members are: Mike Petry, Ruth Ziegler, Patty Bodine, Helen Beard and Christina Flood. We will be meeting again in the fall. God bless you all for your kindness and willingness to help Fr. Dominic continue God’s work here in our parish.
LECTORS NEEDED
If you would be interested in becoming a lector to assist with the celebration of our liturgies, please call the rectory at 610-623-5160 or Joan Binder at 610-626-3996. We would like to see some of our young adults volunteer to help with this program. Fr. James Olson will be conducting a "Lector Workshop" for our lectors sometime in early Fall.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is every Friday from 8:30 AM until 7:00 PM.
MONSIGNOR BONNER HIGH SCHOOL
Monsignor Bonner High School proudly presents "Children of Eden" on March 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7:30 PM. For tickets please call 610-259-0280, extension 1312. Come see a delightful show and very talented teenagers.
MONSIGNOR BONNER MOTHER’S CLUB
A trip to Washington, DC is planned for Saturday, April 17th where you will board the Odyssey for a Champagne Buffet Brunch cruise on the Potomac River. Visit the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and then a stop at the famous "Woody’s Crab House in Maryland for dinner. Price per person is $130. For more information, call Marie at 610-532-8190.
CATHEDRAL BASILICA AMBASSADORS
The Cathedral Basilica Ambassadors are available each day to welcome visitors, answer questions and provide a welcoming presence. We are hoping to enlist the assistance of many more people who would like to give 4 hours of their time once or twice a month. If you have an interested in speaking to small groups, sharing information about our Faith and our beautiful Cathedral and if you are interested in art, architecture and history, please call Nick Pascale at 215-561-1313 for more information.
CYO NEWS
When making your donation to the United Way Campaign, please remember our CYO program. Their ID number is 06837. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.
ST. CYRIL SCHOOL
Registration for all students for the 2009-2010 school year are now being accepted. Students must be 5 by September 1st to enter Kindergarten (full day) and 6 by September 1st to enter Grade 1. A copy of the child’s birth certificate, immunization record and Registration Fee of $100 per child are needed for registration. Our school offers an outstanding environment for children in Kindergarten to Grade 8 to learn and grow. We have a computer lab and wireless laptops. We also offer an after school program. To tour the school or if you have any questions you can call the school at 610-623-1113.
ALTAR SERVERS
If any student in 5th, 6th or 7th grade who attends our parish school or parish P.R.E.P. Program would like to be an Altar Server, please call the Rectory at 610-623-5160. We are in need of additional children who would like to assist the priests at mass both daily and on weekends. Thank you for your service to your parish.
MERCY FITZGERALD HOSPITAL
Mercy Fitzgerald is looking for new members to join the hospital’s Ladies Auxiliary. If you are someone who is interested in sharing your time and talents, please contact Laureen at 610-237-4983.
ATTENTION BONNER GRADS
The Monsignor Bonner High School Alumni Association is in the process of reorganizing and becoming an integral part of the Bonner Community. Any graduate from the classes of 1957-2007 who might be interested in serving as their class representative are asked to contact the School Development Office at 610-259-0280 or Joe Mattson’ 71, Alumni President, at 610-325-2456.
SPECIAL NOTICE
There have been reports from Churches in the area concerning robberies during Communion time. Some people’s purses and/or pocketbooks have been stolen when the parishioners are receiving Communion. Please do not leave any of your valuables unattended, especially during Communion time. Please let an usher, sacristan or priest know if something is missing at any time.
WEBSITE
I’m happy to report that our website is alive and well after suffering some temporary setbacks. Make sure that you check it out. www.Knights4461.org It will be updated on a regular basis.
Click here for Knights of Columbus April 2010 Newsletter
WALK OF MEMORIES There are still bricks available for purchase for our Walk of Memories.
Bricks cost $100, $200 and $300. Brochures are available in all vestibules. This
is a nice way to remember a loved one, a family who has been in the parish, a
wedding, etc. Forms are also available by visiting our website:
www.saintcyril.org/order.
ALTAR ANGELS - HELP WANTED
If you can spare one hour on Thursday mornings after the 8:00 AM Mass to help clean the Sanctuary, it would be greatly appreciated.
SAINT CYRIL'S ALUMNI COMMITTEE
If you would like to be added to our mailing list for notice of future events, please contact Jim Gray at jeg19026@mail.com or send your name, address and year of graduation or other affiliation to:
St. Cyril Alumni Committee
P.O. Box 1094
Lansdowne, PA 19050
UNITED WAY
When donating to the United Way, please remember our parish CYO program. Our United Way number is 06837. Thank you for your past generosity and consideration for this year.
SUPERMARKET GIFT CARDS
Going on vacation? Gift cards can be used at any store location. These cards are available for purchase after mass or arrangements can be made to purchase them during the week from the rectory office. You can call ahead (610-623-5160) and we will have your order ready for you
We sell gift cards for Acme, Giant, Pathmark and Fresh Grocer. They come in denominations of $25, $50 or $100. We are now making these available for you to purchase in the vestibules after mass. The parish earns a 5% discount on all orders and school families are eligible to receive a discount on their tuition. Call Mary Lou for more information at 610-623-5160. If anyone would like to help sell these gift cards at mass, please let us know.
LOST AND FOUND
There are quite a few items that have been left in Church such as hats, gloves, glasses, etc. If you think you may have left something behind, please call Steve Love at 610-724-7128 to claim these items.
MERCY FITZGERALD HOSPITAL
Mercy Fitzgerald is looking for new members to join the hospital’s Ladies Auxiliary. If you are someone who is interested in sharing your time and talents, please contact Laureen at 610-237-4983.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Share the gift of literacy and become a volunteer tutor for adult students at the Delaware County Literacy Council. A very gratifying and rewarding experience. Meet with students at one of our two centers, Lansdowne Avenue and Providence Road or at one of Delaware County Libraries. Contact Linda Radabaugh at 610-876-4811 for information.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Time is of the greatest gift. Give a couple hours to God through volunteering at the Society of St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Shop located at 125 Chester Avenue in Yeadon. If interested, please call Theresa at 215-288-9540, extension 102 or stop in and speak with Donna. Thank you for helping them help others.
PUT YOUR OLD WHEELS TO WORK
The Society of St. Vincent DePaul of Philadelphia welcomes any vehicle donation 1993 or newer cars, trucks, vans or motorcycles – working or not! All you need to do is to provide the vehicles’ title and they will do the rest, even provide free towing! You will receive a receipt that makes your donation tax-deductible. You can call 215-288-8160.
ST. CYRIL SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
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Saint Cyril's Alumni Committee
Any Alumni or friend of the Parish who would like to be added to our mailing list for notice of future events please contact Jim Gray at jeg19026@mail.com or send your name, address and year of graduation or other affiliation to:
St. Cyril Alumni Committee
P.O. Box 1094
Lansdowne, PA 19050
PAPER RECYCLING
Please bring all your old newspapers, magazines, catalogs and mail to the green and yellow dumpsters located in the schoolyard behind the convent. Please do not put any cardboard boxes, telephone books or plastic bags in these dumpsters. You can add recycling to your errand route and bring your papers by once a week and help our parish raise money.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Santa Anna Council of the Knights of Columbus is currently looking for a few good men. The Knights of Columbus offers many benefits and opportunities for members and their families. Some benefits include low cost life insurance as well as scholarship and student loans to members and their families. We also run various programs that have a positive impact on our parish and community. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please call Jim Gray at 610-284-5984.
Celebrating a Fallen Knight - Click here to read Mike Keller's remembrance of Jim Noble
Click here for Knights of Columbus March 2010 Newsletter
LABELS FOR EDUCATION
Our parish school still participates in the Campbell’s Labels for Education program. Please save all your "Big G" Box Tops and Campbell’s labels, along with any blue register tapes from the Acme Markets in Clifton Heights or Drexel Hill (Bond Shopping Center). There is a container in the vestibule of church where you can drop off these items. Thank you for your support.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
If anyone would be interested in becoming a foster parent to children of all ages and races, please call Catholic Social Services. There is a special need for families who can provide care to Teenagers, a population that needs love, guidance and support as they move into adulthood. To learn more about this program, please call Melissa at 215-587-2458.Individual, couples or family counseling sessions are available through Catholic Social Services. Insurance accepted and a sliding scale fee is offered for those without coverage. Please call 610-626-6550 for more information or to make an appointment.
Catholic Social Services, 240 N. Bishop Avenue in Springfield, has assistance to those who need any help with baby items. You can see them even before your baby is born for your newborn gift package. For more information, call 610-626-6550. They are open every Thursday from 9:15 – 11:45 AM.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Put your old wheels to work. The Society of St. Vincent DePaul of Philadelphia welcomes any vehicle donation of 1993 or newer cars, trucks, vans or motorcycles – working or not! All you need to do is to provide the vehicles title and they will do the rest. They provide free towing and do all the paper work. You will receive a receipt that makes your donation tax-deductible. Consult your tax preparer for details. Call 215-288-8160 for more information.
SPONSOR A STUDENT
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
St. Cyril has a program in place to help with the tuition needs of some of
our parish families. Many of us were fortunate to receive a free (or almost
free) Catholic education. Should you wish to help a family
with their tuition bills, see Sponsor A Student
Click
here for more information . All inquiries are
confidential and your support is most appreciated as we try to help those
families who are struggling to keep their children in our parish school.
For more information click here.
ST. LUCY DAY SCHOOL
If you have a child with any type of visual impairment, St. Lucy Day School offers a curriculum approved by the Office of Catholic Education for children from birth through grade 8. Classes are held at Holy Innocents School in Philadelphia. Call 215-289-4220 to make an appointment with Sister Meg Fleming, I.H.M., Principal.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Volunteers are urgently needed! The Red Cross is currently looking for help at their local bloodmobiles. You would greet and register the donors and serve refreshments. Volunteers may select days and locations nearby their homes to suit their schedules. Must be available weekdays. Drivers are also needed. Please call 215-405-8840 if interested.
NURSING ASSISTANTS NEEDED
Little Flower Manor Nursing Home, a long-term care nursing facility in Darby, PA, is presently exploring the Delaware County area looking for committed individuals who are interested in becoming a Nursing Assistant. Classes begin in February and tuition will be paid by Little Flower Manor. You can apply in person to 1201 Springfield Road, Darby or call 610-534-6005 and ask to speak to Kathleen Glacken.
MUSIC MINISTRY
We are always looking for anyone who would like to share their time and talent in praise and thanksgiving to God. Call the Rectory at 610-623-5160 and leave your name and number and we will have our Music Minister contact you. Thank you.
DIVINE MERCY PARISH
Divine Mercy Parish, 67th and Chester Avenues, invites the Spanish community to celebrate mass in their home language Sundays at 12:30 PM. All are welcome to attend mass and gather after for a social. Benediction will follow at 4:00 PM.
UPPER DARBY SENIOR CENTER
The Senior Citizens of the parish are invited to join others at the Watkins Senior Center Monday through Saturday. The center is located at 326 Watkins Avenue in Upper Darby. You can call Michael Maloney or Mary Ann Manfre at 610-734-7652 for more information about the center and their activities.
VISITING ANGELS
The Visiting Angels, which is a senior home healthcare agency, is always looking for qualified caregivers. Duties would include assistance in hygiene, meals and light housework. The Aging of America brings constant calls from families who wish to remain in their homes. Call 610-924-9663 to schedule an appointment to apply to their agency. You may also visit their website at www.visitingangels.com.
Visiting Angels has paid jobs available for experienced caregivers to provide in-home care for senior citizens. Duties include assistance in hygiene, meals, light housework and companionship. Please call 610-924-9663 to schedule an appointment. Top wages are paid and you can select the hours you want to work.
LITTLE FLOWER MANOR
Little Flower Manor in Darby is now offering Short-Term Rehabilitation for Medicare patients following Surgery/Injury, Stroke, Hip Fracture, Knee Replacement, Wound Care or general reconditioning following hospitalization. If you or your loved one is in need of these services please call Joanne Comly for information at 610-534-6036.
MERCY FITZGERALD HOSPITAL
Volunteers are needed to help with bringing the Eucharist to our patients. This is a wonderful ministry that brings many blessings to those who do it. We are especially in need of people for weekends and Wednesdays. Please contact Sr. Angela Fellin at 610-237-4738 if you are interested. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.
DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE
Many full-time and part-time Direct Care Worker positions are available at Divine Providence Village in Springfield. Experience preferred but not absolutely necessary. For more information, please visit our website at www.cssmrserv.org . Applications are being accepted at 686 Old Marple Road, Springfield
UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
If you participate in the United Way Campaign, we would be most grateful if you remember our CYO program. Our donor number is 06897. Your generosity in the past has been greatly appreciated.
SEPARATED & DIVORCED CATHOLICS
There is a monthly meeting for Separated or Divorced Catholics every month at Holy Cross Parish in Springfield in the Catholic Social Services Building. This group helps to support people going through difficult times due to separation and divorce. Newcomers please come at 7:15 PM for a short orientation and handouts. Call Alice at 610-259-9336 for more information.
CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS
A calendar of upcoming events for Catholic Young Adults in their 20s and 30s throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese is now available at www.stillcatholic.com/PHILLY.htm .
RETROUVAILLE MARRIAGE PROGRAM
“Retrouvaille” is a Catholic based program to help marriages that are stressed or in trouble. Retrouvaille has helped countless married couples in all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. The next program will be held at St. Joseph in the Hills Malvern Retreat Center on February 13-15. For more information call 1-800-470-2230 or visit the website at: www.HelpOurMarriage.com .
FAMILY LIFE OFFICE PROGRAMS
SYSTEMATIC TRAINING FOR EFFECTIVE PARENTING is a program designed to teach skills to parents, so they can relate more effectively with their children. For information on programs currently scheduled in Delaware County call 610-660-9002.
THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE
The Tribunal is a group of specially qualified priests, sisters and lay persons whose responsibility is to come to the help of people who have experienced divorce. The Annulment procedure addresses problems surrounding divorces without affixing blame on either party. If you are divorced or married outside the Catholic Church, please telephone the Tribunal Office at 215-587-3750. All interviews are private.
CHURCH MINISTRY INSTITUTE
Are you interested in a little more background in your faith? Do you want to fill in some learning gaps for personal reasons or to enable you to volunteer with confidence in your parish? Consider attending the Church Ministry Institute, a three-year certificate program offered by the Archdiocese. Convenient locations. For more information, call 215-587-0551.
VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATORS
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia provides comprehensive assistance to anyone who, as a minor, was sexually abused by a priest, deacon, teacher, employee or representative of the Archdiocese. Parents, guardians, children and survivors of sexual abuse are invited and encouraged to contact the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
When you make contact you can expect a confidential consultation with an Assistance Coordinator. The Archdiocese utilizes licensed social workers to provide this confidential service. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is committed to assisting you in the pursuit of emotional and spiritual well being.
ASIAN OUTREACH PROJECT
The County Office for the Services for the Aging in Delaware County is starting a program for the Korean and Vietnamese populations in Upper Darby at the Welcome Center, 7000 Walnut Street. Interpreters that can volunteer from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM once a week are needed. Please call David Parella at 610-499-1978 for information.
UPCOMING REUNIONS:
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY PARISH
The 1960 8th Grade Class from Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Darby is planning a 50th reunion for 2010. They are now in the process of locating classmates. Please call Barbara Micucci at 610-353-6873 or email at Bvm60reunion@aol.com.
ST. THOMAS MOORE HIGH SCHOOL
The Alumni Association of St. Thomas More High School is very active and holds a well-attended Communion Breakfast every year, along with socials, class reunions, a memorial Mass and a golf outing. If you are not receiving the newsletters or announcements, please contact the Alumni at their website, www.stmforever.com or call John Millon at 610-259-0380.
IRS REGULATION
"Our parish school admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at our school. Similar policies apply to the school staff. Our school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, its admission policies, or in any school-administered program".
ALTAR ANGELS
Our "Altar Angels" are in need of extra help on Thursday afternoons cleaning the church. If you would be able to donate an hour or two of your time, please come to church any Thursday afternoon at 1:00 PM. Thank you.
UNITED WAY
When making your donation to the United Way Campaign, please remember our CYO program. Their ID number is 06837. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
St. Francis Country House is currently seeking volunteers to assist residents within the facility in a variety of areas. Help is needed to assist staff with transporting residents to various activities, assisting in our chapel, gift shop, beauty shop, and central supply area. If you feel that you can donate some of your time, please contact Millie Roberts at 610-461-6510.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The Society of St. Vincent DePaul will pick-up any large quantity of clothing, household items or furniture. To schedule a pick-up, please call 215-288-8160. Tax donation receipts are available upon request.
Put your old wheels to work. The Society of St. Vincent DePaul of Philadelphia welcomes any vehicle donation of 1993 or newer cars, trucks, vans or motorcycles – working or not! All you need to do is to provide the vehicles title and they will do the rest. They provide free towing and do all the paper work. You will receive a receipt that makes your donation tax-deductible. Consult your tax preparer for details. Call 215-288-8160 for more information.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be on Friday from 8:30 AM Mass until 7:00 PM.
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GUIDELINES FOR SPEAKING AT FUNERALS The following are recent guidelines from the Archdiocese regarding "Words of Remembrance" at parish funerals. The Order of Christian Funerals allows for a family member or friend of the deceased to speak after Communion, before the Final Commendation. Only one family member or friend is permitted to speak for no more than three minutes. These words of remembrance are meant to show an appreciation for the life of the deceased. They may take the form of a prayer or an inspirational text. Those who wish to give a eulogy or to share a story could consider doing so at the Viewing/Wake or at the cemetery. If you have any questions about this policy, please speak with Father Kearns.
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HOSPITAL STAYS
A recently enacted law has affected the longstanding practice of hospitals and nursing facilities to provide information to churches about parishioners who are patients/residents. Because of this new law, the priests and the staff in the Parish office may not promptly learn, or may not learn at all, that a member of the Parish has been admitted to a hospital. If you, or a member of your family, are hospitalized, and you want the Parish office to know, please personally contact the office and identify the patient, the hospital and the room number. Because all area hospitals may not have the same policies allowing the priest of the parish to know when members are patients, direct notice to the Parish from you or your family is a better approach. If you will be undergoing elective surgery, please call the rectory in advance to receive the Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing). Emergency calls will be handled at all times.
SUPERMARKET GIFT CARDS
This program earns money for the Parish or Tuition credit at no cost to you! The parish earns 5% on each of your purchases. Buying these gift cards is an easy habit to start and a great way to help generate needed funds for the parish. Beginning this weekend we will have them available in the vestibules at mass. We sell gift cards for Acme, Giant, Pathmark and Fresh Grocer. They come in denominations of $25, $50 or $100. If you would like to call the rectory during the week to place your order, we will see to it that it is ready for you to pick up at mass that weekend. Call Mary Lou for more information at 610-623-5160. If anyone would like to help sell these gift cards at mass, please let us know. Help is always needed and appreciated.
HOURS OF SALE FOR STORE CERTIFICATES
Weekend At All Masses
CERTIFICATES ARE SOLD FOR:
ACME,
PATHMARK,
FRESH GROCERS (Drexeline and Barclay Square),
AND GIANT
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