Mother of Divine Providence Church 333 Allendale Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406

www.mdpparish.com

September 6, 2020 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Office Phone: 610-265-4178

CLERGY

Reverend Martin T. Cioppi, Ed. D. - Pastor

Deacon Mark H. Dillon - Permanent Deacon mdillon@mdpparish.com

Deacon Greg Maskarinec - Permanent Deacon gmaskarinec@mdpparish.com

PASTORAL STAFF Ms. Jenna Violi - Director of Parish Services

jvioli@mdpparish.com

Mrs. Cecilia Beatty -Director of Music Ministries cbeatty@mdpparish.com

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday : Closed

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Mrs. Marianne Houston - Business Manager mhouston@mdpparish.com

Mrs. Carol Murray - Parish Secretary cmurray@mdpparish.com

MOTHER TERESA REGIONAL SCHOOL

Ms. Christine Pagan - Principal Christine.pagan@mtcschool.org Mrs. Jacquie Guidone - Secretary Jacquie.guidone@MTCschool.org

Phone: 610-265-2323 www.mtcschool.org

OFFICE FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Ms. Alexandra LaMastra - Director alamastra@mdpparish.com Mrs. Maggie McCabe - Secretary mmccabe@mdpparish.com

Phone: 610-337-2173

MASSES

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM Sunday: No 8:00 AM at this time. Only 10:30 AM Monday through Saturday: 8:00 AM Holydays and Holidays: as announced

ROSARY

After morning Mass. (Monday through Saturday)

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA PRAYERS

After Saturday morning Mass.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

(SERVANTS OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT)

After 8:00 AM Mass until 7:00 PM each Tuesday.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 12:00 PM. Call the Parish Offices to schedule.

BAPTISMAL INSTRUCTIONS

Second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Parish Offices Building. Both parents must take part. Call the Parish Offices to register.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Also by appointment.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Persons intending to marry must visit the priest six months in advance so that the proper preparation may be made.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND THE

EUCHARIST

The priest will gladly come to shut-ins with the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. Parishioners who are planning surgery should contact the priest to receive the Anointing of the Sick before the surgery.

PREPARING ADULTS TO RECEIVE

SACRAMENTS

All adults interested in becoming Catholic or completing their sacraments should please call the Parish Office. All are welcome.

EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN IN THE FAITH

Children, not attending Catholic School are educated in the faith through our Religious Education Program. Various class options are available during the school year. Contact the Parish office for details.

PARISH DEVOTIONS

SACRAMENTS

OUTREACH

REGISTRATION

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We welcome you to our area! Please phone the Parish Offices to schedule an appointment to register. Parish registration is required to schedule baptisms or marriages as well as to obtain certificates of eligibility for godparents and/or sponsors.

CARE MINISTERS

Parishioners dedicated to assisting fellow parishioners at times of sickness or bereavement and to visiting the homebound. Contact the Parish Offices.

ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE CASSEROLE

PROGRAM

Casseroles are due on the second Wednesday of every month no later than 9:00 AM. Deliver to 364 Covered Bridge Rd, King of Prussia. Pans and recipes are

available in the vestibule of the church. For more complete information please contact Julie at 610-564-2187.

Elliot Crowley Jeannette Medina

Joseph DeMaria Cliff Lucas

Rosemary Dillon Hap Trainor

Bet Ferguson Tom Traister

Kathleen Yates

Ex Officio: Deacon Mark Dillon Jenna Violi

Ed Campbell

Margaret D’Agostino

Phil Fogli

Steve Gibbons

Michael McDevitt

Rich Nigro Consultant to Finance Council: Marianne Houston

Adult Faith Formation

Bible Studies

RCIA—Rite of Christian Initiation

Women’s Ministries

Men’s Ministries

Altar Society

Linen Preparation

Sanctuary Cleaning

Bereavement Ministry

Boy Scouts

Care Ministers

Carnival

Charismatic Prayer Group

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Choir and Cantors

Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair

CYO Athletic Association

Euch. Adoration / serv. bl. Sacrament

Greeters

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Knights of Columbus

Lay Liturgical Ministries

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy

Communion

Lectors

Altar Servers

Legion of Mary

MDP Seniors

MTC Regional School

NFP/Natural Family Planning

Parish Hospitality Committee

Prayer Shawl Ministry

PREP/CCD/Religious Education

Respect Life Group

Scrip Program

Transportation Ministry

Young Adults Group

Of Montgomery County

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Please visit our Parish website for complete Contact

information at www.mdpparish.com

FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS

Worship God first above all things, and then “go out and make disciples”!

Parish Mission Statement

“If WE really want TO LOVE, WE MUST learn how to FORGIVE.” -Mother Teresa-

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MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, September 6, 2020 Dolores Fenlon- offered privately 10:30 AM Mass - John Gaffney Monday, September 7, 2020 9:00 AM Mass - Dolores Fenlon Tuesday, September 8, 2020 8:00 AM Mass - Jim Altland Wednesday, September 9, 2020 8:00 AM Mass - Frank Bria Thursday, September 10, 2020 8:00 AM Mass - For our Benefactors & their Intentions Friday, September 11, 2020 8:00 AM Mass - Doreen Thornbury O’Donnell Saturday, September 12, 2020 8:00 AM Mass - Paula, Jason & Johnny Hrifko 4:00 PM Mass - Rosalie M. Zubyk

STEWARDSHIP SHARING TIME, TALENT AND

TREASURE

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Dear Friends,

God calls Ezekiel to be watchman for the house of Israel. God wants him to intervene to lead sinners back to the Father. Paul reminds us that we are commanded to love our neighbor as ourselves. Jesus tells His disciples that they must draw sinners to reconciliation with themselves, each other, and the entire Church.

As your journey to real conversion continues, take to heart the words of today’s Gospel. As Christians we are called to be reconciled with Christ and with one another. There is no room in the faithful heart for grudges.

Go forth now, to reflect more deeply on your life and be confident of our prayers for you.

I want to wish all of you a happy Labor Day Weekend! May these last days of summer be spent with family and friends (with appropriate cautions) and may they more abundantly come to know Jesus through what you say and do,

Father Cioppi

PARISH FINANCIAL INFORMATION August 30, 2020

Sunday collection basket $ 3,640.00

Sunday collection received via mail - $ 6,172.00

Parish Giving (on-line) - $ 2,105.00

Total $11,917.00 There will be a second collection this weekend for the Black & Indian Missions. We are grateful to everyone who is mailing in their donations, signing up for electronic giving or using bank pay by mail. You can also use the mail slot at the entrance to the parish offices to safely get your envelopes to us. Thank you for your generosity to MDP Church!

Please visit our website, www.mdpparish.com, if you would like more information regarding the ACH debit (found under the “Giving” tab) or Parish Giving (click on the icon on the home page) or contact the Parish Office at 610-265-4178 or at mhouston@mdpparish.com.

MDP SHORE UP THE FUTURE - YEAR 3 Thank you to the 188 families who have responded to our 2020 Year 3 Challenge! As of August 30, 2020, we have received $80,430.50 in donations with an additional $18,330.00 in pledges. I am very encouraged by your generosity and I truly appreciate your support. God bless you!

Mass on Labor Day, September 7th, will be

at 9:00 AM.

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IN OUR PARISH

PARISH SERVICES NEWS Transportation Volunteers: We are in need of volunteers to help transport some of our parishioners to appointments, often during the day. This would be a great service opportunity for those that have a flexible work-from-home schedule right now, or for college students that are home for the summer or doing remote learning in the fall. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jenna Violi at jvioli@mdpparish.com or call the parish office. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with those in need!

Green Drop: GreenDrop will be at MDP on Saturday, October 3rd from 9 AM to 12 noon. Visit the parish website for details. Donations will benefit St. Vincent De Paul Society.

Cleaning Volunteers: We are still in need of volunteers to help us clean the Church after Masses, weddings, and funerals. If you are interested in helping, visit the “Volunteer Opportunities” tab under the “Giving and Fundraising” tab.

Mom’s Home Drive: We will be having a Drive for Mom’s House for the next three weeks in Church, beginning on September 14th and ending on October 4th. Mom’s House is a local organization that provides free childcare for parents attending school fulltime. Cleaning and non-perishable food items are needed. Please leave donations in the bins at the back of the church. A full list of items to be donated can be found on the parish website. Thank you for participating!

SUMMER HOURS FOR CHURCH Now with so many people away for the summer, we have decided to limit the number of hours the church is open. So beginning on Monday, August 3rd, the church will be open during the following times:

Monday - Wednesday - Thursday 7:00 AM through 4:00 PM.

Tuesday - 7:00 AM opening - 8:00 AM Mass - with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day. Benediction will take place at 6:50 PM and the church will close at 7:00 PM.

Friday - 7:00 AM opening - closed immediately after 8am Mass.

Saturday - 7:00 AM opening - closed immediately after 8am Mass and reopening at 3:00 PM for Confessions and preparation for the 4:00 PM Mass. The church will close immediately after Mass.

Sunday - 9:30 AM opening to prepare for the 10:30 AM Mass - closed immediately after Mass.

2020 FOOD TRUCK CARNIVAL Come enjoy some fellowship, carnival food and fun rides!! Friday, 9/11 and Saturday, 9/12 starting at 4 PM and Sunday, 9/13 beginning at 11:30 AM.

Food items will include: Hamburgers, hot dogs, cheese steaks, sausage sandwiches, chicken tenders, fresh cut french fries, funnel cake, fried Oreos, candy apples and more!

Rides will include: Small ferris wheel, Elephant ride, castlemania, swings and a slide

Ride Tickets $1.25 each Or 12 for $13.00 Wristband for $15.00 Sunday afternoon special wristband for $10.00

Masks are required and social distancing must be followed.

Volunteers are still needed. Please access the sign up genius on our parish website to sign-up.

Please join us for a Volunteer Team Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, 9/8/20 at 7 PM. Email MDPCarnival@gmail.com for zoom details.

We are happy to announce that beginning Sunday, September 13th we will be bringing back the 8:00 AM Mass! If you are able to help with the sanitizing of the Church after Mass please call the Parish office.

DISTINGUISHED TREE AWARD On behalf of the Shade Tree and Beautification Commission, we have been informed that the London Planetree on our school property has been chosen as the Upper Merion Township’s “Distinguished Tree Award” winner. The Shade Tree and Beautification Commission promotes pride in keeping our community attractive by recognizing residents and

businesses who create and maintain beautiful properties. Each spring the members of the Commission travel throughout the township looking for beautiful properties that exemplify an effort and dedication that enhances life and community in Upper Merion Township. Our achievement will be recognized by the Commission with a presentation during the Board of Supervisors Meeting on September 17, 2020 at 7:30 PM in Freedom Hall.

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Do Children Have First

Amendment Rights in Public School? Part 1

Soon children in grades K-12 will return to school either in-person or remotely, and the misunderstanding about prayer in public schools will return also. Is it legal for your child to pray in public school?

Yes! The Supreme Court never outlawed student prayer in public schools. Multiple court decisions and Dept. of Education regulations confirm that students are free to pray alone or in groups, as long as such prayers are not disruptive and take place during non-instructional time. During those times, students may also read their Bible or other scriptures, say grace before meals, study religious materials with fellow students and meet in after school religious based clubs.

So - why and how did this exercise of First Amendment Freedom of Religion become controversial? Before the 1960s there was little resistance to teaching religious principles, Bible readings, or prayer in school - in fact, it was the norm. The landmark case, Engel v. Vitale, brought before the Supreme Court in 1962, asserted that any state mandated prayer offended the Constitution’s prohibition against an establishment of religion and violated “separation of church and state.” The majority opinion resulted in an end to the practice of students voluntarily reciting a school-composed, non-denominational prayer such as: "Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon Thee, and we beg Thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers and our

country. Amen." (1)

Jesus is our Savior, our Redeemer, our Lord, and our God. Our belief in Jesus is what makes us who we are as Catholics, as Christians, but do we really know Him as we should? Is Jesus a part of your life? Is Jesus at the center of your life as He should be? We invite you to make Him the center of your life by joining us for Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life, a 10-week video study program that explores the entirety of Jesus’ life and what He means for us as Catholics today. MDP will begin the Jesus study the week of September 28. both day and evening sessions will be offered via Zoom. A small in-person daytime session is also being considered. Participants will “meet” every week to engage in a lively group discussion and fellowship. We will decide on specific meeting times once we determine what times will suit most parishioners. For more information or to let us know when you could participate contact Deacon Greg at gmaskarinec@mdpparish.com. We hope you can join us!

A PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS God our Father, who wills that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of Your Truth: We beg You to send Laborers into Your harvest, and grant them grace to speak Your Word with all boldness; so that Your Word may spread and be glorified, and all nations may know You, the only God, and Him whom You have sent, Jesus Christ Your Son, Our Lord, Amen.

However, invoking the phrase "separation of church and state" to silence religious expression is to perpetuate the lie that this phrase is in the Constitution - it is not! In fact, it is derived from President Thomas Jefferson’s letter in 1802 to the Danbury Baptist Association of Connecticut to reassure them that their religious freedoms were safe from government interference and protected by the First Amendment.

To clarify students' rights, in 1995, President Bill Clinton said, "The First Amendment does not require students to leave their religion at the schoolhouse

door." (2)

He then instructed the Dept. of Education to write guidelines for religious expression in school.

On Jan.10, 2020, President Trump issued updated guidelines for religious expression in public schools and added a reporting mechanism for students experiencing

denial of their religious expression. (3)

AmericanMinute.com(1)(2); thought.com, 3/29/19); npr.org, 1/16/20; religious tolerance.org); www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/religionandschools/prayer_guidance.html (3) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Be Silent No More! Encourage your school district to follow the many state legislatures which encourage or require all public schools to display our nation’s motto, “In God We Trust.”

Elected officials and their staff listen to, read and tabulate citizens' concerns and opinions when making decisions for their state and for the country. Do not be silent. Please contact one or more Senator or Congressman each week to encourage them to share your values. Call Switchboard at 202-224-3121 to be connected to any Representative or Senator's office. Email: Find Representative's email at www.house.gov Find Senator's email at www.senate.gov

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During this time of social distancing, routines have been interrupted. You can still order Scrip and remain socially distant. The best ways to do this is to go to www.greatlakesscrip.com and reload your existing cards. You can order Electronic Cards as well. If neither of these work for you, you can call the parish office at 610-265-4178 and leave a message for an order. Or you can call Mariann Bevenour at 610-212-7520 to place an order. We can then make arrangements to deliver orders and pick up payment.

SCRIP NEWS FOR THE SICK

As you pray this week please remember those in our

Community and families who are in need of our prayers

for God’s healing touch, especially:

Tracy Marx Frank Donnelly Margaret Algeo Golden Joseph Maro Clayton Maskarinec Lisa Hahn Nick & Tony Marinaccio Jeff Shea Adrianne Montgomery Joseph Gow Jean Connor Karen Manneke Rosario Fajardo Regina Campbell Marie Rovner Gale Mahoney Karen Pedano Crystal Hsing Jim McCarthy Sue Saraceni Fr. Tom McGann Kathleen Geier Loretta Belz Diane Kelsh Emilia Dugary

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FOR THE DECEASED Please also remember those who have died in the hope of rising again, and for those who mourn their passing and are in need of God’s healing and strength:

Those who have died from the Coronavirus

If you would like to add someone to the sick list please email Carol Murray at cmurray@mdpparish.com or call the office at 610-265-4178. Thank you. First Reading: Sirach 27:30-28:7 (130A); Psalm:

Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12; Second Reading: Romans 14:7-9; Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35

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Parish Adoration Intentions: September 8 – That God’s favor may rest upon all who labor and may He bless the work of their hands.

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Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School is in need of substitute teachers for the 2020-2021 school year. Please contact Christine Pagan, Principal at christine.pagan@mtcschool.,org or 610-265-2323 if you are interested in this opportunity to be a part of our thriving Catholic School!

Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School is seeking paid lunch moderators for the school year. You must commit to a month at a time, or the entire year. The pay is $15/day. This is open to parents, grandparents, parishioners, etc so if you know anyone please let us know at 610/265-2323. Thank you!

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Neighboring Parishioner

610-992-0563 Jack Kelly, Parishioner

• Interior / Exterior• Commercial / Residential• Licensed / Insured• Custom Painting• Drywall Repair• Pressure Washing• Wallpaper Removal• Decks Stained & Sealed

“Home of the “while you wait” Super Quick Oil ChangeFull Svc. Auto Repair & Maintenance

State & Emissions Inspections194 E. DeKalb Pk., King of Prussia

(Rt. 202 behind Pep Boys)

610-265-2919

Wayne ThimPLUMBING & HEATING

610-265-1100Since 1980 PA 070428

Upper Merion’s Only Funeral Home

Keith J. MurphySupervisorFuneral Director

Bernard S. GutkowskiFuneral Director

305 Jeff erson Street • Swedesburg, PA 19405610-275-6385

www.gutkowskifuneralhome.comFounders

Bernard S. Gutkowski, Sr. Pauline H. Gutkowski Walter Gutkowski 1915-1966 1911-2007 1941-2012

Serving the community since 1941

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Mike Yates, AgentMike Yates, AgentAUTO • HOME • LIFE • BUSINESS

610-354-0945mike@yatesagency.com

677 W Dekalb Pike, Suite 220 • King of Prussia

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Donald E. Moore, Supervisor

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ANNE M. FACCHIANO PACE, DMD Fellow: Academy of General Dentistry

1639 Pine St. Norristown

610-275-3990 Diocese Member

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Family Owned and Operated Since 1987

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212 West Beidler RoadKing of Prussia, Pa 19406

610 265-4148Fax 265-6563

Proud Father of Two Students at MTC & Parishioners of MDP

Terri (Mich) MorrisonMDP & Upper Merion Alumni

650 W. Uwchlan Ave., Exton, PA 19341Offi ce: 610-280-4050

Cell: 484-467-0209Terri.Morrison@LNF.com

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Edmund J. Campbell, Jr.P: (610) 992-5885

ecampbell@campbellroccolaw.com2701 Renaissance Blvd., 4th Floor

King of Prussia, PA 19406

Nersi Niami, MD, FAAPKristin Norko, CRNP

King of PrussiaPediatrics

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GUTTER DOCTOGUTTER DOCTO855-322-7400855-322-7400

121 Ivy Ln., King of Prussia, PA 19406www.snyderinjurylaw.com

Members of the Diocese

SNYDERLAW GROUP, P.C.610-265-8050

Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd.805 DeKalb Street Bridgeport, PA 19405Phone: 610-272-1941 Fax: 610-278-6683

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Szpindor-Meyers Funeral Home, P.C.101 North Park Avenue Trooper, PA 19403Phone: 610-539-8010 Fax: 610-635-0284

www.meyers .comTimothy J. MeyersLicensed in PA and DE

James T. MeyersSupervisor

Julia K. MeyersFrancis X. Givnish

Heather M. Hughes, SupervisorDarryl R. Bacchi

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