March 22th,2015 Fifth Sunday in Lent

856 Euclid Ave ● Warrington ● PA www.saintrobertwarrington.org

Phone:215.343.0315 Fax:215.343.8592

Palm Sunday Masses Sunday March 29th: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM

Confessions ~ Wednesday Evenings (7pm - 8pm) As well as Monday (3/30), Tuesday (3/31) & Wednesday (4/1) 4 - 5pm & 7 - 8 pm (no Lenten Penance Service)

Extended Eucharistic Adoration Hours Mondays, after 9am Mass until 8pm

Morning Prayer ~ Monday thru Saturday 8:45am in the Chapel

Stations of the Cross ~ Fridays at 7pm School Stations ~ Wednesdays at 2pm (parishioners are welcome)

Live Stations of the Cross ~ Good Friday, April 3rd

7pm

ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE PARISH

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PARISH ADMINISTRATION

Rev. Msgr. James D. Beisel Mrs. Deborah Jaster Pastor Principal-St. Joseph/St. Robert School

Rev. Msgr. Joseph T. Kane Mrs. Joan Fitzpatrick Pastor Emeritus Director of Adult Faith Formation

Rev. John P. Stokely Mrs. Donna Heeney Parochial Vicar Director of Religious Education

Deacon George Morris Mr. Kevin Lutz Permanent Deacon Director of Music Ministries

Rev. Mr. Justin Fulton Deacon George Morris Transitional Deacon Director of Financial Services

Rev. Francis J. Cornely Mrs. Barbara Palo

Sunday Ministry Director of Teen Ministry

Mrs. Sheila Fehrman & Mrs. Mary Landry Mr. James Crumlish

Parish Secretaries - strobertsecretary@verizon.net Facilities Supervisor

Please pray for our sick parishioners,

relatives, and friends, especially: Nicholas Chess Gregory Chess Kevin Christopher Fox

Frank Waltrich John Weigner James & Leo Dennis

Mary Williams Mary McDevitt Susan Rahill-Vickalitis

Pat Bocchicchio Catherine Swider James Kolody, Sr.

Bill Zarkowski James Kolody III Mary Farano Joseph Neill Jeannette Lee Ellyanna Stephens

Judith Rodriguez Larry Barlow Madeleine Mangino

Elizabeth Maher Yolanda Anthony Charles Johnston

Carol Spadaro Cathy Conricode Alexis Schirling

Dan McDevitt Theresa Malandra Pat Wendte Peter McDevitt Richard Ervin, Sr. Mary McBride

Lou Huber David Tate Margaret Mayor

Steven Geib Johnny Tate

Bill Beckwith Melissa & Edward Bauman

Ralph Longello Kevin McDevitt Rita Ann Leonard

Larry Campbell Michael Mansour Theresa Stemock

Frank Tucci Millie Walker Marty Eckert

Paige LaRosa

EXPANSION CAMPAIGN:

Our Goal: $2,500,000

Pledged as of 03/18/15: $1,262,363

Have you ever thought of giving the

gift of stock to generate an income

tax charitable deduction? Cashing

in your stock investment comes with a

price tag in the form of capital gain

tax. Many charitable minded

taxpayers have discovered that they

can reduce or even eliminate capital

gain tax by using their appreciated

investments to fund their charitable

objectives. A well planned gift of

stock may let you generate an income

tax charitable deduction based on the

full fair market value of the stock. Check with your

investment counselor to see if this might work for you!

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015

5:00 P.M. - Loretta Goldwein Botella

SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015

7:00 A.M. - Living & Deceased members of the

Conte & Crisafulli Families

9:00 A.M. - Rose Kreuzburg

11:00 A.M. - Felice Doyle

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015 7:00 A.M. - Parishioners

9:00 A.M. - Patrick Walsh

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015 7:00 A.M. - Marie Scalfaro - 2nd Anniversary

9:00 A.M. - Charles Duke

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2015 7:00 A.M. - Mary Lou McLane

9:00 A.M. - Austin Noonan - 1st Anniversary

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015

7:00 A.M. - Thomas Tobin

9:00 A.M.- Frank J. Beisel

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015 7:00 A.M. - Fraser Wall

9:00 A.M. - Austin Noonan

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2015

9:00 A.M. - Living & Deceased members of the

Rogan & Purtell Families

5:00 P.M. - Margaret Armstrong - 4th Anniversary

SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2015

PALM SUNDAY

7:00 A.M. - Millie & Jules Roden

8:30 A.M. - Veronica & Carl Wrobel

10:00 A.M. - John & Therese Fetch

11:30 A.M. - James Foley

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Fifth Sunday

Dear Friends,

As Lent moves into its final days, the Fifth Sunday of Lent and the days that follow

give us an opportunity to reflect on how our Lenten practices have brought us closer to

God. Where were you in your spiritual journey as Lent began? How do things stand now

with me and the Lord? What can I yet do to bring me closer to my original hopes for this

season of grace? It is never too late to begin and resolve to use the remaining days for

our greatest spiritual benefit. We can always use the responsorial psalm as our mantra this week

– “Create a clean heart in me, O God.”

A very important reminder – NEXT WEEKEND OUR SUNDAY SCHEDULE WILL BE

DIFFERENT. OUR MASSES FOR PALM SUNDAY WILL BE OFFERED AT: 5PM VIGIL

AND SUNDAY AT 7AM, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM AND 11:30 AM. PALMS WILL BE BLESSED

AT ALL OF THE MASSES AND DISTRIBUTED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE

CELEBRATIONS. THE EASTER SUNDAY SCHEDULE WILL BE THE SAME WITH THE

EXCEPTION OF THE VIGIL MASS WHICH WILL BE AT 8:00 PM.

Thank you to all who attended our annual Lenten Mission. Doctor Hughes was delighted with the

attendance and was very complimentary of our parish. He noted the enthusiasm of the parishioners and

the spirit of welcome which exudes from the community. He just experienced what the clergy of the parish

have known now for years! Thank you for being you!

This Wednesday the Church celebrates the Feast of the Annunciation. This is a special day of

prayer for the protection of the unborn children in the womb. Please consider going to Mass that day and

to join your prayers to this universal intention for the dignity and sacredness of all human life from the

moment of conception to the time of natural death.

We congratulate one of our parishioners, District Justice Dan Finello, in being named to the

Archbishop Wood High School Hall of Fame. This honor is given to outstanding graduates of the high

school for their extraordinary achievements and contributions to their local communities and beyond.

The Induction Ceremony will take place at the high school on Saturday, April 25, 2015. For ticket

information please contact the high school at 215.672.5050.

For those who accepted the invitation, please don’t forget tonight’s Parish Appreciation Dinner in

Monsignor Marley Hall at 4 PM. For those volunteers who cannot join us this Sunday evening, please

know how grateful we are for your generous service and ministry among us. YOU are the reason we are

alive and vibrant as a parish community!

May the remaining days of this holy season lead you to experience the reconciliation and peace

offered in the great Sacrament of Penance.

Saint Robert Bellarmine, pray for us!

With prayers,

of L

ent

CLERGY/MUSIC SCHEDULE (3/28 & 3/29)

5:00 PM Fr . Stokely Epiphany

7:00 AM Fr . Cornely

8:30 AM Msgr . Beisel Cantor

10:00 AM Fr . Stokely Cantor

11:30 AM Msgr . Beisel/Dcn. George Choir

Subject to change without notice

OUR PARISH GIVING

Sunday (03/15/15): $16,207

Online Bank Services Funds: $2,205 in 44 envelopes.

Year to Date Totals - Sunday Collections:

FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 Difference

$578,668 $583,625 $4,956 (Fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30)

Thank you for your Sacrificial Generosity

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SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM

Intend to volunteer or continue as a volunteer in

programs that involve children? Visit the

www.saintrobertwarrington.org website for specific

directions on how to obtain clearances & register for the

Protecting God’s Children classes for Adults.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN

Required for NEW volunteers—will include

Technology Addendum. Go to www.virtusonline.org

and click on Registration to register for a class.

MANDATED REPORTING

Is now available online. If you did not take the class

offered in 2011 this will fulfill your obligation. Log on

to the training institute

http://childyouthprotection.org/learning/login/index.php

to take the class. Please submit training completion

certificate to the parish office.

FOR THOSE IN THE ARMED FORCES

Please call the parish office with the name and branch for relatives who are on active duty.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS :

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and

their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the

name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. AMEN

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

US Navy:

Michael W. Zarkowski Edward W. Devinney II

Barbara Ann Mullen William A. Fitzgerald

Connor Fitzgerald Jenny Malandra

John & Kelly Wurtenberg III Joshua Velas

US Army: Rev. Stephen Mc Dermott John Healey

Danny Pritchard Robert F. Leimer

Michael McBride Keith Carter

Matthew Sawaya Ryan T. Krawczyk

US Coast Guard:

Brendan Williams Daniel Moschitti

Todd J. Warga

USMC:

Joseph Mc Menamin James McMenamin

Daniel Harvey Elizabeth Harvey

Clint Hajek Leo J. Keller Jr.

Vincent J. Flannery,Jr. Anthony Taylor

Kevin A. Daly Mark Piccirelli

Matthew Ponente Michael Malandra

Lisa Ann Burgy Nicholas Sabatini

US Air Force:

Karl Weinbreckt Francis Lemma

Max J. Sempowski Michael Sempowski

Anthony Comtois Andrew J. Velas

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

In the Gospel today, Jesus says “Whoever

serves me must follow me, and where I am,

there also will my servant be. The Father will

honor whoever serves me.” When we help

the poor we are truly followers of Jesus,

servant of the poor.

As you place your gift in the Society of St.

Vincent de Paul poor box, know that you

are a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering

and you give them Easter hope and joy.

ST FRANCIS INN - The monthly collection of plastic

bags for the Inn will be next weekend after all the

Masses. The Inn can only use

the bags that your groceries are

placed in. They can also use the

soaps, shampoos , toothbrushes

and toothpaste from your hotel

stays. Most important the Inn needs your prayers.

ST. ROBERT EP’S -

MARCH 24 - Pot pie sales continue,

Speaker from TD bank

EATING OUT EVENT at Perkins restaurant/

Warminster. Wed March25th. 3-8 PM vouchers needed.

Be sure to call the parish office if you are

not able to participate in

the Capital Campaign.

This way we can be sure

not to contact you again

regarding the campaign . Thank you.

MOM'S PRAYER GROUP –Thurs, evenings

at 7pm in the chapel to pray the Luminous

Mysteries of the Rosary. All mothers are

welcome to pray for our children, supporting

them on their journey through this tough world.

More info: Chris Trodden - 215.491.2542

Terry Funk - 215.343. 9781

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ST. ROBERT PREP PROGRAM

Phone: 215.343.9433

CALENDAR:

March: Mon. 23 Class, Stations of the Cross

Mon. 30 Class

April: Thurs. 2 Holy Thursday, Mass of the

Lord's Supper-- 7PM

Fri. 3 Good Friday Service – 3:00 PM

Living Stations – 7PM

Sun. 5 Happy Easter

Mon. 6 No Class – Easter Holiday

Mon. 13 Class

Mon. 20 Class

Sun. 26 Closing Mass – 9:00 Mass

Awards Ceremony immediately following Mass

(date may change if there are snow days)

Mon 27 Confessions for Gr. 3- 5PM in church

Thurs 30 1st Communion Practice-all 3rd grade

5 to 6 PM (Sat &Sun Communions)

Sunday Communion Family Practice

6:15 PM parent & child

May: Sat. 2 1st Communion – 10:30 AM

Sun. 3 1st Communion-- 11:00 AM Mass

June: Mon-Fri 22nd-26th Summer PREP

(tentative) 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM

ST. JOSEPH/ST. ROBERT SCHOOL NEWS

Phone: 215.343.5100 Web: www.stjstr.org

FROM THE DESK OF MRS. JASTER

APPLE OF MY EYE: Congratulations to

our latest Apple of My Eye winners: Henry

Schweizer, Daniel Speranza, Sofia Wade,

Ashley Stefanik and Katlynn Razler. REGISTRATION FOR 2015 – 2016: Information about

tuition and re-registration was included in last week’s

communication. Reregistration information is due by

March 31st. Once your re-registration paper is returned you will receive

a tuition contract. All tuition contracts are due by April 24th

with your registration fee of $150 per child.

SNOW MAKE UP DAYS: To

make up for the additional days

lost to inclement weather, we will

be in school on Friday, April 17 (previously a faculty retreat day)

and on Thursday, May 14,

Ascension Thursday. Hopefully,

this will be the end of our weather worries for this year!

HOME AND SCHOOL HAPPENINGS: Father/

Daughter Dance: What a wonderful

night! Thank you to the many helpers

who made the dance the special event it

was!Grades 6 – 7 – 8 parents: Parents

of students in grades 6 – 8 are asked to

attend a meeting tomorrow night in the

school library regarding graduation

activities.

HAPPY FEAST DAY!: Thursday was the feast day of

one of our patrons, St. Joseph. A few

weeks ago, I heard Father Bordonaro say

that in light of the upcoming celebration

of the World Meeting of Families, he

prays to St. Joseph as “Protector of

Families”. What a wonderful image,

don’t you agree? We attended the 9am

Mass as a school as part of our feast day

celebration.

TERRA NOVA TESTING: The children in grades 1 – 7

will be taking the Terra Nova tests next week. Please be

sure that they have 2 – number 2 pencils each day. Too, as

always, a good night’s sleep and a

good breakfast assist in the children

doing their best work. JUST A THOUGHT: “Quiet”,

“Hardworking”, “Patient”, and

“Faithful” are all words that come to

my mind when I think of St. Joseph.

As one of our school’s patrons, he

provides a model of faithful service

and unending trust in God. What a powerful image! Let’s

give thanks to St. Joseph this week and always and seek

RUN ABOUT CATHOLIC

EDUCATION (R.A.C.E.) - SAVE

THE DATE & JOIN THE

TRAINING The SJR 5K R.A.C.E.

will be held on Fri, May 15th. This

event is a 5K run, or a 2 mile fitness

walk. Also, a 1K run is available for the kids. Never run

a 5K before or have you run many? Please consider

joining our training runs! Training begins in Mar. every

Tues evening at 8:30p. Both training times will include

running or walking the course & the group will begin

from St. Robert’s Church parking lot. All levels of

runner/walker are encouraged to join the training. No

individual will be left behind! It is a great way to kick

off a healthy new year! Questions: Bob Williamson at

215.896.5180 or email kbwrsw96@gmail.com.

Each year our Annual 5K event features over 450

children & adult runners/walkers. Contributing to the

success of the R.A.C.E is the generosity of close to 100

sponsors. This year is our 5th Annual 5K & we are again

asking for the wonderful support from our parish

community. Our Executive & Corporate Sponsors are

due 4/1/15 and Corporate & Friend are due 4/30/15.

Sponsor forms are available in the vestibule of the

church or school website: www.stjstr.org

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TEAM MEMBERS Mrs. Barbara Palo(Director of Teen Ministry–mompalo@aol.com)● Mr. James Alexander (SJR Hawks Representative)

Facebook: St. Rober t Teen Ministry Program

Would you like to participate in the Living Stations Good Friday April 3rd at 7pm? Practices will be held Thursday March 26th at 7:30PM in the Cranney Center Sunday March 29th at 1pm in Church and Wednesday, April 1st at 7:30 in Church. Contact mompalo@aol.com or come to practice.

Congratulations to our high school students who recently completed a 5 week course in the Theology of the Body. They commented that it was interesting and definitely insightful.

SERVICE PROJECT

Saturday March 28th from 9 to 12am, Tour the Aid for Friends building on Townsend Rd and help package prepared meals.

We will also be bringing frozen meals with us. If you are interested in participating in this activity or would like to send a meal contact mompalo@aol.com

About Aid For Friends: With food and friendship at the heart of our mission, we discovered that many of our clients have unmet needs that threaten their independence and sometimes their very safety. In response, we developed programs providing additional aid and advocacy. We have developed strong collaborative relationships with other social service organizations and religious groups such as Catholic Social Services, Episcopal Community Services, Deliverance Evangelistic Church, the Salvation Army and others to better serve economically disadvantaged areas. Together we form meals centers. Aid For Friends provides the meals and the other organizations help distribute the meals. Operation Quick Serve provides interim meals and outreach services to those waiting to be matched to a volunteer visitor. We provide free meals for family members who care for seriously ill or disabled loved ones through our Caregiver Support Program. For our many clients with health issues, we provide supplemental foods such as orange juice, soup, Ensure, etc. so that they are receiving the necessary vitamins and minerals, and calories. Our demonstration/production kitchen provides a venue for group cooks to cover any shortfall in the meal supply and to ensure variety when needed. Aid For Friends provides essential items to our client/friends when they are not able to obtain them. These items include such as toaster ovens, fans, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, reflective address numbers. If our client/friends qualify for special assistance or support from other agencies, we help them access those programs. We send birthday greeting cards to our client friends and distribute donated Gifts of Warmth such as new afghans, sweaters, robe, personal items, and slippers for special holidays. Each client also receives a poinsettia at the beginning of the holiday season.

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Preparing for the World Meeting of Families:

Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive is the

catechism used for preparation. Each month we reflecting

on one chapter from this catechism. For previous months’

reflections, visit: PhillyEvang.org/wmof. We have copies

of this excellently prepared catechism. The cost is $10,

Please contact Joan Fitzpatrick if you would like to

purchase a copy.

MARCH 2015

Chapter 5:

Creating the Future

Sexual intimacy

between a man and

a woman raises the

possibility of children. There are many other

honorable relationships which include degrees of

commitment and affection, but marriage has a

unique mission: to integrate the fertility of male and

female with the fidelity of God’s covenant. Catholic

parenting relies on the same rationale as

sacramental marriage: love in the shape of service,

sacrifice, trust, and openness to God’s will. If and

when a marriage is blessed with children, love

orients parents to their children’s education and

spiritual formation. Jesus said to his disciples “Let the

children come unto me,” and it is the responsibility of

all Catholic adults to shepherd children into a

relationship with God and the people of God. The

whole parish should be involved in supporting

marriages, families and children. We build the

future of our society child by child, family by

family. Vatican II called the family a “domestic

church,” and the little church of the family takes its

orientation from the faith and mission of the larger

Church. It is a mother’s and a father’s responsibility

to be with children at home and in church, and to

pray together regularly. Children will learn the faith

only when they are taught. The way a family

responds to adversity, or gathers for meals, or

makes financial decisions and sets priorities - these

and many other aspects of “home economics” shape

the values and identities of our children. “Love is our

mission” because even in the middle of our humble

daily routines, Catholics live with a bold and

glorious purpose.

- Christopher C. Roberts, catechism editor

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:7-

9; John 12:20-33

In today’s Gospel, Jesus

compares his life and ours

with a grain of wheat. If the

grain falls into the earth and

dies, it then rises as a stalk of

wheat that gives life by

feeding others. Like the grain of wheat, we must be

willing to lose our lives in order to gain eternal life.

Jesus knows that the hour of his death when he will

be lifted up on the cross is coming soon. But he also

knows that when he is lifted up, he will draw

everyone, Jews and Greeks and all the world's

people, to himself.

What does it mean to you to hear the words

“Whoever loves his life loses it…”?

To lose your life means to lay down your attachments

to anything or anyone that prevents you from

following Jesus.

For people your age in today's world, what might

some of those things and persons be?

Who or what helps you to be a faithful follower of

COVERING OF THE STATUES – You will notice this

week that once again the statues and crucifix are

covered. The custom of veiling the images during

the last two weeks of Lent hails from the former

liturgical calendar in which the Passion was read on

the Fifth Sunday of Lent (hence called "Passion

Sunday") as well as on Palm Sunday, Tuesday and

Wednesday of Holy Week, and Good Friday. For

this reason the period following the Fifth Sunday of

Lent was called Passiontide. Today, many churches

still cover images starting this Sunday until the end

of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday.

The purpose was (and still is) to help us concentrate

and reflect more deeply on Christ’s work of

redemption and prepare to enter the holiest week

of the year. Take time this week and reread over

and over again today’s psalm response… “Create a clean heart, O God.” (Psalm 51)

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THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL FOR 2015 “GIVING HOPE”. This year’s video highlighted some of the areas where Catholic Charities is able to touch people’s lives.

Courtney and Christopher Hanes were elated with the birth of their second child but their elation was soon tempered with

the realization that their son had Down syndrome. Knowing that Mick would be faced with unique challenges they worked hard to find out how to give him not only the kind of education that would prepare him for life, but one that would also give him the Catholic identity that is so important to their family.

After carefully evaluating their options, Mick was enrolled in Our Lady of Confidence and the Hanes have never looked back. Mick, along with his classmates are taught reading, math, telling time and understanding money. In addition the program includes physical therapy, speech and language therapy, music and art.

Without the support of the Catholic Charities Appeal, Our Lady of Confidence would not be able to provide Mick and his classmates the one-of-a-kind education that they receive along with knowing their Catholic identity.

These are just a very small sampling of the services that can be provided when we “Give Hope”. With our help we have the ability to sustain, and hopefully expand these worthy services. Please pray for the success of this year’s campaign and be as generous as you can to this worthy cause.

MARKET DAY :FREE: 1LB. bag chicken gems with $90 online purchase. Use Promo Code: APRBONUS

FREE: 1LB. bag California blend vegetables with a $40 online purchase. No code needed.

All orders must be placed by Wed., April 1 at 11p at www.marketday.com, account # 13503.The pick up date for

this order is Wed, April 8 from 2:15-3:15pm at SJR School in the library. Please contact Daiana Fuller

at 215-801-8602 with any questions or if you would like to place order by phone. Catalogs are available in the

Narthex. Thank you for supporting SJR !!

POOR PERSON’S SUPPER

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Immediately following the Passion of

Our Lord

Each year, immediately following the 3p

Passion of Our Lord, we gather for a simple supper in

Msgr . Marley Hall. In keeping with our Lenten fast,

the supper consists of pasta with or without a red sauce,

salad, bread, ice water and coffee or tea. This is a long-

standing tradition at St. Robert’s and we would love to

have you join us. There is no set charge for the meal,

however, donations to pay for food and supplies would

be greatly appreciated. The remainder of the donations

received will be given to the St. Vincent DePaul

Society. So that we might plan for dinner, please

complete the following information and place the form

in the weekly collection basket. .

FAMILY NAME:______________________________

NUMBER ATTENDING:_______________________

Kindly reply no later than Palm Sunday, March 29

Questions: Sallie Theis c:215.696.1477 or

Rosemarie Abecasis h:215.343.8113

St. Joseph/St. Robert School

“OPEN GYM & PLAY”

Easter Event

*All children ages 6 & under are welcome,

accompanied by an adult

*Meet the Easter Bunny

*Hunt for Easter Eggs

*Prizes for all the Kids (no candy)

* Easter Activities

*Free & Registration Required

Email: kwilliamson@stjstr.org

Time: 12:00 Noon – 1:30 pm

Date: Monday, March 30, 2015

Place: St. Robert Bellarmine Gym

Questions & Registration

Email Kathy Williamson at

kwilliamson@stjstr.org

ST. ROBERT PARISH MILITARY

APPRECIATION GROUP - Our next

meeting will be held in the Warminster

Library On April 28 at 7pm. All are

welcome. Please come and support this

worthy effort. For more information

contact Maureen at 215 491 9315.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE RECENTLY

BAPTISED (since 1/11/2015)

Daniel Michael Conly

Antonio Verrillo

Maverick James Levari

Scarlett Ellona Levari

Ryan Robert Zibelman

Audrey Joyce Zibelman

Annie Elizabeth Zibelman

Connor Brayden Cleary

Olivia Kathleen Yogis

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY REGISTERED

PARISHIONERS (since 1/11/2015)

Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Debra Beck Debra),M/M

Ms. Carol Carrochi

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher & Urszula Graham

Mr. & Mrs. Clifton & Katie Homewood & Family

Mr & Mrs. Brian & Gabriella Johnson & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Melissa Mc Carey & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan & Brianna Meister & Family

Dr. & Dr. Richard & Stephanie Newell & Family

Mr. & Mrs. William & Christine Petersen & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Giancarlo & Dawn Sarullo & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Howard & Marietta Stoeckel

Mr. & Mrs. Sean & Jaclyn Wise

Mrs. Urszula Zak

THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US IN

DEATH AND CONTINUE WITH US IN THE

COMMUNION OF SAINTS (since 1/11/2015)

Rose Marinelli Calvin Blombaum

James McGough lll Denise Clark Thompson

Anne Marie Murphy Geralidine Vona

Joan Holensworth Rita Williams

Rose De Belle

THOSE RECENTLY UNITED IN THE

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

Mr. & Mrs. John & Rita (Guzewski) McKenna

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Victoria (Perez) Kelly

VILLA JOSEPH MARIE HONORS

Congratulations to our parish high

school students who have achieved

academic honors on the first semester:

Alexandra Capozzi ‘15 Honors

Francesca Capozzi ‘17 High Honors

LASALLE HIGH SCHOOL HONORS

Congratulations to our parish high school students who

have achieved Academic Excellence Award:

Thomas Farrell ‘17

David Gutekunst ‘18

LANSDALE CATHOLIC HONORS

Congratulations to our parish high school

student who has achieved academic

excellence on the 1st Semester Report for

2014/2015:

First Honors:

Lauren Crim ‘18

ARCHBISHOP WOOD HONORS

Congratulations to our parish high

school students who have achieved

academic excellence on the 1st

Semester Report for 2014/2015:

Distinguished Honors:

Catherine Stapf ‘15 Andrew Funk ‘ 18

First Honors:

Megan Oyer ‘15 George Frattara ‘16

Caitlyn Messina ‘16 Jenna Trodden ‘16

Rebecca Alexander ‘18 Christina Lyons ‘18

Second Honors:

Amanda Gentry ‘15 Bridget Leahy ‘15

Mary Lyons ‘15 Thomas Funk ’16

Robert Horan ’16 Hannah Kolmetzky’16

Michael Rosicky ‘16 Brian Schoener ‘16

Natalia Chiriaco-Sousa‘17

Matt Gallahger ‘17 Bridget Neiley ‘17

Pat Sheehan’17 Danielle Trodden’17

Gillian Conricode’18 Luke Moffet ‘18

David Osetek ‘18 Victoria Sperenza ‘18

MOUNT ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY HONORS

Congratulations to our parish

high school student who has

achieved academic excellence

on the 1st Semester Report for

2014/2015:

Second Honors:

Brinna McGillin ‘18

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WEEKEND MASSES WEEKDAY MASSES HOLY DAYS CONFESSIONS

Saturday: Vigil 5:00 p.m. 7:00 & 9:00 am - Monday/Friday 7:00 am Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 pm

Sunday: 7:00 am 9:00 am - Saturday 9:00 am

9:00 am Summer: 12:00 noon PARISH OFFICE HOURS

11:00 am Weekday - 8:00 am 7:00 pm Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm

Saturday - 9:00 am Closed on Holy Days

IMPORTANT PARISH INFORMATION

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

First & third Sundays of the month at 12:15 pm. Baptism

Classes for parents and godparents are held on an announced

day in January, March, May, July, September and November

at 7 pm in the Church. Call the Parish Office to pre-register.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

You must be a registered member of the Parish and must

notify the priest at least six months prior to your marriage date.

Pre-Cana classes (2nd Sat. in March. & 2nd Sat. in

November) are required. Contact Par ish Office for

registration forms, due 2 weeks in advance of the Pre-Cana

Class

COMMUNION CALLS

Monthly to shut-ins by the priests. Weekly - Extraordinary

Ministers if requested. In an Emergency a Priest Should Be

Called Immediately.

PARISH REGISTRATION

Please ask one of the priests after a weekend Mass to register

your family. Please notify the parish office if you are moving

from the parish or if you have changed your address.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Adoration - Each Monday (except Summer & National

Holidays) after the 9 am Mass, with simple Reposition (No

Benediction) at 4 pm. At 3 pm the Divine Mercy Chaplet is

recited.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM

All parish staff and volunteers who have regular contact

with young people must attend a Protecting God’s Children

Awareness Session. In addition background checks must be

updated every 5 years. Links to background checks can be

found on the website. Visit our website, click on

Community, then Safe environment. It will direct you to

the Child and Youth Protection Site. If you have not

completed your background checks and the class YOU

MAY NOT VOLUNTEER.

BULLETIN DEADLINE - Monday 11am - Turn in material

typed, with your name & phone number at the parish office or

strobertsecretary@verizon.net.

PARISH RESOURCES

Adult Faith Formation Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315

Afghan Guild Mary Mc Devitt 215-343-2938

Al-Anon Contact 215-222-5244

Altar Servers Deacon George Morris 215-343-0315

Bereavement Committee Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315

Bloodmobile Mary Marquis 215-343-8635

Catholic Charities Bill Fehrman 215-343-1752

Charismatic Prayer Group Dolores Seif 215-343/8775

Christ’s Housekeepers Eleanor Crowley 215-675-8955

Crisis Pregnancy 24 Hour Hotline 610-626-4006

E.P.’s (Seniors) Jack Forbes 215-343-1625

Extraordinary Ministers Deacon George Morris 215-343-0315

Family Fellowship Bob Abecasis 215-343-8113

Knights of Columbus Rob Hessler 215-491-0648

Liturgical Environment Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315

Men’s Prayer Group Norman Racine 267-968-5905

Minister of Hospitality Peter Vreeland 215-343-2091

Ministers of the Word Deacon George Morris 215-343-0315

Mother’s Prayer Group Chris Trodden 215-491-2542

Msgr. Marley Hall Jonathan DeMent 215-421-4407

Music Ministry Kevin Lutz Kevinlutz920@yahoo.com

Pastoral Council Tom Utermark 215-343-9528

Pre-Cana Ellen/Don Cericola 215-343-3275

Pre-Jordan/RCIA Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315

Prison Ministry Ray Rugarber 215-672-7678

Respect Life Len Cline 215-343-4572

St. Cyprian Patti Hessler (cell)267-250-5721

St. John’s Hospice Msgr. James Beisel 215-343-0315

St. Francis Inn Candy Bakasy 215-343-1002

St. Vincent De Paul Society( Answering machine) 267-644-8189

Parish Youth Ministry Barb Palo 215-343-2083

PASTORAL COUNCIL: Bob Abecasis 215/343-8113

(Elected Position) Emma Burke 215/918-3360

Joann Crescenzo 215/491-4288 Tommy Devlin 215/343-7361

Pastoral issues Sheila Ferhman 215/343-1752

to be discussed? Bill Gibbons 215/343-4066

Sheila Kelly 215/343-5142

Amy Moffett 215/343-5436

Contact one of the Timothy O’Hara 215/491-0660

members. Dottie Prior 215/328-9406

Mike Speranza 215/956-9769

Tom Utermark 215/343-9528

FINANCE COUNCIL: Carol Bauman

(Appointed Position) Ed Clark

Thomas Castaldi

Kirk Clauss

John Del Vecchio

Terry Funk

Robin Killion

Susan Klunder

Elmer O’Brien

Frederick Reed