Saint Madeline Parish A Caring Community of Faith Since 1907

Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated on the second and fourth Sundays of the month immediately following the 11 AM Mass. Prior to Baptism, parents should attend a Pre-Jordan class held in our Spiritual Life Center. To register for Baptism, complete our application on the parish website, www.stmadelineparish.com/baptism, and we will contact you.

Sacrament of Marriage: Couples planning marriage should contact the rectory no less than six months prior to the intended date. Pre-Cana Seminar on Marriage is required.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Every Saturday at 2:45 PM in church and anytime by appointment.

Adoration: Every Monday at 8:30 AM until Benediction at 4 PM in our St. John Neumann Chapel located in the rectory.

Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet: Monday to Friday after the 8 AM Mass.

Pastoral Care of the Sick: We are on call for Taylor Hospital every Tuesday. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visit on Sunday. Please register as “Catholic” when admitted and contact the rectory for pastoral visits while in the hospital.

Welcome New Parishioners! Complete our registration form on the parish website, www.stmadelineparish.com, or contact the rectory.

Rectory Office Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, and Friday, 8:30 AM - 3 PM.

Rev. John Flanagan (Pastor) frjflanagan@comcast.net Rev. Dennis M. Weber, Servants of Charity Rev. Amal Sawarimuthu, Servants of Charity (Sunday and Weekday Masses) Deacon Michael Alexander (Parish Deacon) malexander59@comcast.net Eileen Boyle (Director of Religious Education) preprus@comcast.net 610-583-6120 Sue Eubanks (Parish Manager) stmadeline@comcast.net Nancy Dunham (Secretary) stm_secretary@comcast.net Christopher Avery (Pastoral Administrator) avery.stmadeline@gmail.com Lou Scaperotto (Sacristan) John Keller, Jr. (Facilities Manager) Sean Zaleski (Liturgical Music Coordinator) s.zaleski7@gmail.com Chrissy Stief (Choir Director)

Mass Schedule

Daily Mass: 8 AM Saturday: 2:45 PM (Confessions), 4 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM (Parish Choir sings at 11 AM Mass) Holy Days: As published

Church: 400 Morton Avenue, Ridley Park Rectory: 110 Park Street, Ridley Park

610-532-6880 www.stmadelineparish.com Spiritual Life Center: 405 Tome Street, Ridley Park

ST. JAMES REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL

500 Tome Street, Ridley Park 610-583-3662 www.stjamesregional.com

Loren Loomis (Principal) lloomis@stjamesregional.com Sue Eubanks (School Manager) eubanks@stjamesregional.com

May 24, 2020

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Saturday, May 23 Easter Weekday 4:00 PM † Ted Miller (3rd Anniversary) Family

Sunday, May 24 Seventh Sunday of Easter 8:30 AM † Cathy Fasy St. Madeline Lectors 11:00 AM † James J. McKeffery Mary Lou and Eleanor 5:00 PM † Michael Tait Family

Monday, May 25 Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest and Doctor of the Church 9:30 AM † Hank Schotts Mary and Family

Tuesday, May 26 Saint Philip Neri, Priest 8:00 AM † Living and Deceased Members of the Murray and Jordan Families Bunny Jordan

Wednesday, May 27 Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop 8:00 AM † Nancy Koza Koza Family

Thursday, May 28 Easter Weekday 8:00 AM † Edward Brady, Jr. Wife, Nancy

Friday, May 29 Easter Weekday 8:00 AM † Michael Tait Family

Saturday, May 30 Easter Weekday 4:00 PM † Bill & Dolores Cook Family

Sunday, May 31 Pentecost Sunday 8:30 AM † Rose Anne Gallagher Joe Maffei 11:00 AM † Lydia & Vito Pitera Nancy Brady 5:00 PM † Living and Deceased Members of the Parish

Mass Intentions From Fr. Flanagan

Dear St. Madeline Family, (From Today’s Message, May 19, 2020) With a windy day upon us, my thoughts and ears turned to, “The Answer is Blowing in the Wind” by Peter, Paul, and Mary. The answers surrounding the pandemic are just not concretely known. How many people…? When will we get back to normal? Why? We just don’t quite know. A book that has always stuck with me is “Christ is the Answer” by John Saward, one of my seminary professors. While we may have questions for Christ when we get to those pearly gates, He will truthfully respond, but even more so, Christ is the answer. Jesus Christ is the answer to our prayers, our saving grace, and the source and summit of our Christian life. As we walk along on a windy day, maybe ponder the questions and answers circling your brain. Then, just consider Christ in your life. And that is your final answer. We may not achieve world peace today, but our greatest achievement this day and every day is to be at peace with Christ. Today, let us also pray for the peace of Christ in our lives and in our worlds. Please contact me with any prayer requests, concerns, or good news. Let us stand united in prayer and united as St. Madeline Church. God bless all. Peace, Fr. John Flanagan

PUBLIC MASSES ARE SUSPENDED

Priests will be offering Private Mass daily for

the Mass Intention and your personal intentions.

Arise: Restoring Catholic Life after the Pandemic “He has risen; he is not here; see the place where they laid him.”

– Mark 16:6

The Archdiocese is providing resources, guidelines, recommendations and directives for the period following the lifting of the COVID19 restrictions.

Please visit their website: http://archphila.org/arise/ Thank you!

Daily 8:30 AM (M-F)

St. Madeline Live Stream Mass on Facebook Saturday 4 PM

Sunday 10 AM

Parish News

Our Parish Newsletter is sent weekly by email.

Contact: avery.stmadeline@gmail.com

Keep Cool Campaign Update: We need you to keep us cool! Thank you! Donations to the “Keep Cool Campaign” have now totaled over $129,457. The Goal is $220,000. We have received contributions ranging from $25 to a new high of $10,000! Thank you very much and God bless you! Fundraising options: *Keep Cool Campaign envelopes are available in Church. *Donations may be made through our website at Keep Cool Campaign. *Monthly and Annual Pledges are an option. *All proceeds from the Parish Cookbook and Christmas Ornaments. *Funeral Memorial donations may be applied to the Keep Cool Campaign. *A parish-wide letter will be mailed soliciting funds. Please consider making a donation for your Church and this project. We have not asked for funds for capital projects in recent history. Many people make charitable donations – please consider your parish and our campaign. There may be some parishioners who would consider a one-time or two-year significant donation. All help is greatly appreciated. If you cannot donate at this time, please consider it in the future. “For God loves a cheerful giver. Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work”. Thank you to everyone who has donated and to those who are considering in the future! May God bless you for your generosity and your love of our beautiful parish!

KEEPING THE FAITH: In this strange time of anxiety, canceled Masses and “social distancing,” we all need a way to stay connected with our faith and with one another. To meet that need, Our Sunday Visitor (OSV) is introducing a new, totally free, newsletter: “Keeping the Faith Amid COVID-19.” Every day, you’ll get a list of stories from OSV and beyond to help keep you mentally and spiritually grounded during this time of uncertainty. Let us join together in solidarity, prayer and hope!

• Sign up at their website: https://reply.osv.com/covid-19 FAITH & FAMILY: Check the following website for helpful information during this time.

Weekly family activity: May Crowning at Home https://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2020/04/pop-up-catechesis-may-crowning-at-home/ SUNDAY MASS READINGS:

Reading I: Acts 1: 12-14 The Blessed Mother joins the eleven Apostles and Jesus’ “brothers” as they return to Jerusalem to live a time of prayerful anticipation of the Holy Spirit’s arrival. We can presume they lived a harmonious community life.

Reading II: I Peter 4: 13-16 The author of the letter states that insults and worse forms of persecution for the sake of one’s belief in Jesus is part and parcel of the faith. Such endurance guarantees a share in Christ’s glory after this life.

The Gospel: John 17: 1-11a Jesus lovingly prays for His disciples in the setting of the Last Supper. He tells of a genuine unity with His Father that is shared with them. Soon He will be coming back to His Father but not before sending the disciples into what He calls “the world.” This means into a world of hatred and unbelief if not total disregard for His teachings.

Deaths: We offer our sympathy, prayers and love to the family and friends of Marie Holland, David Morrow, and Michael Tait. May 24 through May 30: The Holy Communion Hosts and Altar Wine will be offered in memory of Jim Schreiber at the request of the Schreiber Family. St. Madeline Chapter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: When we celebrate the feast of the Ascension, we are reminded that Christ’s saving work on earth continues through his disciples … and now through us.

• Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can bring peace to those who are hungry.

Event Updates: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the following special events have been canceled. We will inform you if they get rescheduled. Thank you!

• Youth Mass, June 14

• Vacation Bible School, June 15-19

Please stay informed and connect with

St. Madeline's through Facebook and Email.

We will keep you posted about current

and post-pandemic news.

Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are currently serving in the United States Military:

MSgt. April Ashjian Air Force MSgt. Justin Ashjian Air Force PVT Joseph Caponigro Army PVT Jason Cavalieri, Jr. Army Cpl. Vincent Anthony DeGori Jr. Marines SPC Andrew Gieder Army PFC Pacey Lenge Marines CTT II Jesse Mellema Navy

God Bless All Who Serve the

Financial Facts St. James Regional Catholic School

“We are called to be Pillars of Faith … Lighting the path to God’s presence in you.”

Please keep in your daily prayers our St. James Families, relatives, friends and all who are being affected with COVID-19 that God will continue to free their heart from sadness. A mind free of worries. A life full of gladness. A body free of illness and a spirit full of God’s blessings! May God continue to keep us safe and healthy. All school activities are canceled to further notice.

Information on registering for our wonderful school

may be obtained by contacting the school office at 610-583-3662.

St. Madeline PREP

PREP REGISTRATION 2020-2021: It is time to register for the upcoming PREP year.

All forms are to be completed online.

Please click on this PREP link on our parish website: https://stmadelineparish.com/prep-home

If your children are presently in our program, select the RETURNING FAMILY REGISTRATION FORM. Even if you have a new LEVEL 1 student and other children already in our program, you will select RETURNING FAMILY REGISTRATION FORM.

If your child is new to our program, select the NEW FAMILY REGISTRATION FORM.

Please email our parish Director of Religious Education, Eileen Boyle, with any questions: preprus@comcast.net

GO TO: www.parishgiving.org Please consider our Parish Online Giving Program. Sign-up is easy!

We pray for our sick that they may receive the healing strength of God: Talan Peters, Edward Verratti, Susan Aloi, Jean Burns, Andrew James Hartunian, Jack Cavanaugh, Walter Henderson Jr, Theresa Stern, Pat McGinley, Luke Theodosiades, Lindsay Deckard, Theresa Carbone, Bernice Barnes, Calvin Valenti Jr, Rose Valenti, Greg Corley, Pamela Thornton, Daniel Schiller, Judi Coyne, Joy Martin, Joseph Long, Barbara Bramley, Al Cyanic, Bridget Zellner, Lexi Flocco, Camile Milnes, Gavin McGinley, Robert Campitelli, Pasquale Marino, Patrick Holland, Ashlee Bucksar, Maureen Heistand, Catherine Burke, Peggy Abrahamsen, Kelli Kovach, Jerry Fisher, Robert J Gray, Kitty Dennis, Kim Mutarelli, Elaine Roberts, Joann Fox, Bob Doubet, Thomas Dougherty, Maxx DiVario, Carol Ann Iasco, Patricia Dabadeen, Marie Walsh, Patrick O’Connor, James Phillips, Audrey Gatone, Roni Roller, Doris Taraba, Kay Masteller, Arty Erle, Pamela Robertson, Peg Breslin, Mike Rafter, Jeanne Verbitski, Stephen Henry, Colin Brandenburg, Mackenzie Ryan Kelly, Lois Manini, Peg Dietzmann, Marie Nicolai, William Shaw, Mary Borzillo, James Kennedy, Katelyn Clour, Patrick Wolfe, Liam Walden, Nick Lentz, Paul Yotsko, Caroline Jefferson, Stephen Bradley, Dorothy Shannon, Ron Koch, Jim Fry, Janet Szedlmayer Leung, Geraldine Blair, Gabriella Brittingham, Ben Robinson, Diana Bochanski, Tony Giuliano, Helen Schell, Steve Elek, Joseph Bradford, Clifford Foster, Jill Robinson, Barbara Blake, Mary Kull, John Benedek Sr, Steven Morelos, Mary Lue Hoke, Tom Sciascia, Michael Fiorello, Mary Small, Erin Sullivan, Rita Smalley, Jim & Maryanne Toner, Stephanie Scattolini, Lisa Buschmeier, Nancy Kovach, Deirdre Whitton, Lena Barone, Baby Vincent Nowroozi, Patrick Monaghan III, Baby Paityn Donsky, James Siravo, Dixie Bullock, Rosario Juliano, Connie Kopko, Pasquale Schiavo, Maryann Lerza, John Beamon, Debbie Schnellenbach, Thomas Mastroddi, Mary Faulkner, Angela Helms, Daniel Cirminiello, Susan Gallagher, Nancy Gallagher, Onorina Lafferty, Rose McStravick, Theresa Gray, Jeanne Stranix.

IN LOVING MEMORY: Please remember our parish when your loved one dies. In the obituary: In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to St. Madeline Memorial Fund in memory of (name). PLANNED GIVING BEQUEST: You can make a bequest to our parish by including the following statement in your will: I leave to St. Madeline Parish the sum of (dollar amount). This is one way that will ensure that St. Madeline Parish will continue into the future and will be able to further all the good works that have been done here in the past.

We will provide last week’s

collection total in an upcoming

bulletin. Thank you.

Thank you very much to those who are still contributing by putting your church envelopes in the

rectory mail slot, mailing them, using Parish Giving or the new Weekly Offering tab on the website. In these

tough times, it is appreciated very much. God bless you

for your goodness. Thank you for your sacrifice, kindness and generosity to St. Madeline Parish!

- Fr. John Flanagan