Our Lady Help of ChristiansOur Lady Help of Christianswww.olhc-parish.org

Abington, Pennsylvania ~ Parish Community “ONE FAMILY - SHARING GIFTS - SERVING CHRIST” TO ALL WELCOME!

We welcome our parishioners and visitors to our weekend celebra� ons. Our Lady Help of Chris� ans is a faith community in the Brentwood area of Abington, PA.

We are a family united in God’s love and in service to one another.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONSAdult Faith Forma� onBereavement MinistryEucharis� c Adora� onCYOFinance Commi� eeHelping Hearts MinistryHoly Name SocietyLiturgy Commi� eePastoral CouncilPrayer Group

R.C.I.A.Religious Educa� on ProgramRespect LifeRosary GroupSanctuary SocietySt. Vincent De Paul Society55+ And OverThe Eucharis� c Apostles of Divine MercyE.P.I.C. YouthGroup

CONTRIBUTIONS AND OFFERINGSThe funding necessary to operate our Church must come from the regular and sacri� cial gi� s of our parishioners

and visitors. We thank you for your generosity!

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGERegistered parishioners planning to be married should contact the rectory

six months prior to the wedding date to make arrangements.

PARISH PASTORAL STAFFFather Anthony W. Janton, Pastor

Deacon Joseph T. RooneyDeacon John J. Nucero

Bishop Joseph F. Mar� noFather Francis A. Farsaci, OSA

Father Christopher Drennen, OSAMrs. Jennifer Bellatoni, OLHC Prep DirectorReligious Educa� on, 215-887-3466 ext. 19

Mrs. Linda Sniscak, Music MinistryMrs. Pamela McAfee, Business Manager

Mrs. Donna Cunningham, Parish SecretaryMrs. Antonella Mandarano, Parish Secretary

Mr. Thomas McKeegan, Maintenance Supervisor

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday: Please call for appt.

Summer Weekly Hours: 9:00am - 3:30pm

Rectory O� ce closed on all Na� onal Holidays & Sundays.

WORSHIP - EUCHARISTSaturday Evening Vigil Mass: 5pmSunday Masses: 8am, 10:30am & 12noonWeekday Mass: 8am Monday Eucharis� c Adora� on

Watch Last Sunday’s Mass& Today’s 8am Mass Live:Visit www.olhc-parish.org & click the link to view Last Sunday’s Mass or Todays 8am Mass Live.

HOLYDAYS OF OBLIGATIONVigil:5:30pm; 8am, 12noon & 7pmHoliday Mass: 8:30am

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONConfessions: Saturdays, 4 - 4:30pmAdvent/Lent: Saturdays a� er 8am Mass

CHURCH & RECTORY1500 Marian Rd.Abington, PA 19001215-886-3456215-886-1952 Fax: 215-886-7312

QUEEN OF ANGELS REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL401 Easton Rd.Willow Grove, PA 19090215-659-6393Fax: 215-659-6377

REGISTRATIONThose wishing to register in the parish should call the Rectory during regular business hours to make an appointment.

PARISH MEMBERA parishioner is one who belongs to the parish family. As such, he/she is formally registered and is commi� ed to the parish through par� cipa� on in the life of the parish family: spiritually, socially and � nancially.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMBap� sms may be scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

Parents who wish to present their child for Bap� sm should call the rectory to make arrangements. Arrangements can be made during

pregnancy. Informa� on will then be given for Pre-Jordan classes, are o� ered by appointment through the rectory.

Our parish was founded on December 8, 1953.

Our Church was dedicated in 1963.

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Dear Friends: Greetings and welcome! My thanks for your continued support to our “Special Projects” collection. I am grateful to all who have contributed to the work that is soon to be done. I am sure you are wondering why the work has not been completed. Well, you will have to ask the Archdiocese. They are holding up the project due to some legal terminology in the contract. Please pray that it will be completed soon. Thank you! We have begun our plans for the annual drawing and Spaghetti Dinner. The drawing and dinner will be held on March 30. Please mark your calendars. Also, if anyone is celebrating a significant anniversary, please call the rectory. We will honor our anniversary couples at the Vigil Mass on March 30. This weekend, our 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, our Gospel, St. Luke, gives us the account of the call of the first Apostles, Peter, his brother Andrew and James and John. The call of St. Peter certainly stands out among all the Apostles. We see in the Gospel, they were all fishermen. A popular talent at the time of Jesus and obviously one that attracted Jesus in His call to these men. Now as He tells them they will be fishing for Him – calling and attracting others to follow His Way. The sign given, the catch of so many fish is the promise of their future success and the many they will bring to Jesus and the message of the Gospel. This is one of my favorite Gospels. The command Jesus gives: “Put out into the deep!” is certainly one we need to hear as we bring others to know, share, believe in the Gospel message. “In the sight of the angels, I will sing Your praise Lord!” God bless you! Thanks for being here and celebrating, have a good week! Fr. Janton…

Mon. 2/11 8:00 – Msgr. Joseph McGlinn Our Lady of Lourdes Tues. 2/12 8:00 – Jamie Cunningham Wed. 2/13 8:00 – Edna Heim Thurs. 2/14 8:00 – Jim McIntyre St. Cyril Fri- 2/15 8:00 – Florence Lamsbach Sat. 2/16 8:00 – Doris Santangelo Sat. 10:00 Memorial Mass Jack Starrantino Please pray for our sick: Dot Clinton, Marian Price, Margaret Urban, Mary Loughery, Mary Di Camillo, Michael Bender, Stephanie Rondinelli, Gabby Pelligrino, Drake McGrath, Barton Cahan, Garry Everson, Nancy Duff, Nina Pham, John Meiszner, Eileen Delaney, Charles Conroy, Patricia Church, Nick DiMatteo, Robert Gaffney, Bernadette Minich, Michael Wall, Rosie Wilkerson, Donald Elliot, Roseanne Tull, Patricia Everitt, Hal Diamond, Catherine Farnan, Joe Gavanus, Catrina Calaiacova, Jeannette Mulholland, Kirsten Jacoby, Muriel Toole, Joyce Cusick, Megan Rymar, Tom Nowak. Please pray for those serving in our armed forces: Duke Ferro, Angelo Melendez III, Joann T. Kennedy, Ted Walton, Thomas A. Cunningham, Angelique Sawick and Brian McNamara. Please remember our deceased: Jack Starrantino, Mary McEntee, Peg McLaughlin.

THIS WEEK AT OUR PARISH Monday Eucharistic Adoration - Chapel

Mon. 2/11 Prayer Group 7:30- Chapel Tues. 2/12 Rosary 7:00 – Chapel Wed. 2/13 Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy 6:30

FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR

Flowers at the altar “Happy Valentines Day!” To order flowers at the Altar please call the rectory at 215-886-3456. Donation $45.00

OLHC 55& OVER CLUB

Can’t fly down to Rio? Had enough of New Orleans? Join OLHC’s 55 & Over Club as we celebrate Mardi

Gras early on the Third Friday of February. The lunch menu will feature pasta with meat sauce. No need to grab for “throws” from floats: traditional carnival treats will be on the dessert table. Afterwards, we’ll play some Bingo. Sign-in fee is $3.00;

Bingo cards are $1.00 each. Whether you are a member or not, come jazz it up with us at 11:30AM on Friday, February 15th, in the Church Hall. For more information call Joan O’Neill at 215-938-7036. Let the Good Times Roll!!

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TODAYS READINGS: First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Gospel: Luke 5:1-11 What in the world does she see in him? We ask incredulously when the object of a friend’s interest seems unworthy. One may ask the same of God regarding the imperfect people who become prophets or disciples. Why would God choose Isaiah, a man who admits to being unclean, and worse, doomed, for such was the fate of those who had seen God? Why would Jesus choose Peter, impetuous, stubborn Peter, who admits to being a sinful man, foreshadowing his eventual denial of Jesus? Yet God chooses both and each end up playing major roles in the history of the church. So too does Paul, who calls himself unworthy because he had persecuted Christians prior to his conversion. All three have an unexpected encounter with the Lord. We hear of two today. Both Isaiah and Peter receive a sign and an invitation. A seraph symbolically burns away the sin from Isaiah’s lips. Peter’s net, empty all night, fills with fish. Though unsure of their worthiness, each accepts the call. Paul recognizes how this can happen, for it happened to him. It is not their own virtue but the grace of God that made them worthy. And so they respond, “Here I am,” and “left everything and followed” (Isaiah 6:8, Luke 5:11). How is God calling you? Can you recognize God’s grace?

FEBRUARY 3rd STEWARDSHIP REPORT Sunday Collection: $9055.00 Thank You! Envelopes: 253 Monthly Maintenance: $1386.00 Thank You! Special Project: $1,000.00 Thank You! Candles: $62.00

WEDDING VOWS WORTH KEEPING

The next Wedding Talk is called: “Love Is a Decision”. It is scheduled for February 24th in the Church basement at 7PM to 8:30PM. Married and engaged couples are invited to enrich your

relationship, meet new friends and enjoy a cheap night out. RSVP to tgennaro1@comcast.net Babysitting can be made available but let us know.

DEACONS CORNER

The recent news of the passing of an abortion bill in New York state and its support by Governor Cuomo has resulted in anger, disappointment and serious concern among many Catholics. The Reproductive Health Act removed abortion from New York’s criminal code and now permits abortions with very few restrictions at any week of a pregnancy. Cuomo, a Catholic, drew the ire of his fellow Catholics in New York and across the country for his advocacy against church teaching on the issue. Some petitioned Cardinal Dolan to excommunicate

Cuomo. What is the Church’s teachings on this subject? Excommunication is a severe ecclesiastical penalty resulting from grave crimes against the Catholic religion. Canon Law specifies that an excommunicated person is forbidden to participate

in a ministerial capacity (celebrant, lector, etc.), in the Sacrifice of the Mass or in any other form of public worship; to celebrate or to receive the sacraments. In the situation surrounding abortions, Canon Law #1398 states that “a person who procures a completed abortion incurs an automatic excommunication.” Where the subject is much less clear is when it brings into question policy-makers and legislators. The response from the Cardinal’s office suggested that “under canon law, excommunication is not an appropriate response to a politician who supports or votes for legislation advancing abortion.” The overwhelming view from a strict interpretation of Canon Law is that the penalty of excommunication does not apply to legislators. We must keep in mind that the purpose of excommunication is to bring the sinner into repentance and conversion. Excommunication does not “lock the door” of the Church to the person forever, but hopes to bring the person back into communion with the whole Church. This also applies in the case of abortions as the Catechism states, “The Church does not thereby intend to restrict the scope of mercy. Rather, she makes clear the gravity of the crime committed, the irreparable harm done to the innocent who is put to death, as well as to the parents and the whole of society” (#2272). If you have a question about your faith or on Church teachings, please submit your question to Deacon John Nucero at johnnucero@comcast.net. Thank you.

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PREP NEWS REMEMBER SUN. FEB. 17TH – NO PREP CLASS

Only 4 Sundays until Lent which begins March 6 with Ash Wednesday. Each class will be doing an ongoing service project to help others during the Lenten Season. All grades will compete in a Penny War to see which class can raise the most money; winning class gets a special prize. All money will benefit The Catholic Relief Services through Rice Bowl. Information will come home on the 24

th to explain what your child’s class is

doing. Second Grade is preparing for their first Reconciliation March 7

th.

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Kim O'Doherty at kodoherty@qoaschool.org or 215-309-

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EPIC UPCOMING EVENTS March 1st -3rd

Bucks County Regional Kairos Retreat at Mother Boniface Spirituality Center, for 11th & 12

th

graders (especially for teens who are home schooled, attend public school, or do not have an opportunity at a Catholic HS). Taking reservations for Steubenville June 21-23 Youth Conference at Franciscan University, Ohio. EPIC Youth Group welcomes all young people to explore the Catholic Faith and grow in charity and responsibility by deepening their relationship with Jesus Christ, family, friends, and themselves. Contact: David Dombrowski, 215-500-6840 E.P.I.C.inform@gmail.com

CYO SPRING SESSION

Registration will open on Feb. 1, 2019 for the 2019 Spring season. We will be fielding baseball teams for boys in grades 5-8, softball teams for girls 4-8, track for grades K-8 and high school co-ed volleyball .Please register your children at stdavidolhccyo.siplay.com. Link may be found on the QOA, OLHC, and St. David websites. We are in need of a softball coach and co-ed high school volleyball coaches. If you can help out, please email Meg Stelacio at meg260714@yahoo.com. Registration will close on Friday, March 8th. After Fri, March 22nd, NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED! All coaches must have their Safe Environment Clearances before they can coach. Please contact Meg Stelacio at meg260714@yahoo.com with any questions. Thank you. Please like us on Facebook: facebook.com/sdolhcyo Website: www.angelscyo.org

SAVE THE DATE MARCH 30TH

OLHC ANNUAL DRAWING AND SPAGHETTI DINNER Please mark your calendars. Also, if anyone is celebrating a significant anniversary, please call the rectory. We will honor our anniversary couples at the Vigil Mass on March 30.

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