the Archangel Church

66 Levittown Parkway Levittown, PA 19054 Telephone: 215-945-1166 Fax: 215-945-6988 www.stmichaellvt.org Pastor: Reverend Michael C. DiIorio Rectory Office Weekdays: Weekdays: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

MASS SCHEDULE Masses Monday and Friday 8:00 am Celebrated in the Chapel Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 Noon

Reconciliation (Confession, Penance) - Saturday: 3:00 - 4:00 pm

BAPTISM The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first four Sundays of each month at 1 pm. There are no Baptisms on fifth Sundays and on and Easter Sundays. Parents must be registered members of our parish, attend a Pre-Jordan class and Godparents must be practicing Catholics. Pre Jordan class is the 1st Sunday of the month (October 3, 2021) after 12:00 mass in the rectory. Please contact the Rectory to make arrangements.

PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY The Sacrament of Matrimony is a profound responsibility. Active members of our parish who wish to make arrangements to have the Sacrament celebrated at St. Michael, must call the rectory at least 6 months prior to your wedding date and speak with a Priest. Pre-Cana class is required.

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Saint Michael the Archangel Staff

Pastor Reverend Michael C. DiIorio

Deacon Deacon Harry J. Simpson - Retired

Business Manager Director of Child Protection Files SATURDAY, September 25 Mrs. Janie Brown 4:30 pm Ron McIntire (Nina, Mary, Emina & Kathy)

Executive Secretary to the Pastor SUNDAY, September 26 Marriage Records Coordinator 8:00 am Patty Ann McHugh Mrs. Patty Walton (Mary Anne Lyons & Family) Bulletin Coordinators 10:00 am Mass for the People of the Parish Marcy Beck - Elaine Corrento 12:00 noon Rosemarie Worek

Rectory Office (Tom and Jane Yurkanin) 215-945-1166 - Fax 215-945-6988 MONDAY, September 27 Weekdays: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Receptionist - Mary Ann Szokoli 8:00 am George Hill (Dorothy Ott)

St. Michael The Archangel Catholic School FIRST FRIDAY, October 1 130 Levittown Parkway 8:00 am Julian Cardona (LaRosa Family) 215-943-0222 - Fax - 215-943-9068 Absentee Report - 215-943-5035 SATURDAY, October 2 Principal: Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco 4:30 pm Mother Ambrosine (Bill Whelan) [email protected] Mrs. Elizabeth Wurtz, School Office SUNDAY, October 3 8:00 am Bill McCarthy (Gerry McCarty) Religious Education Office (PREP) 10:00 am Michel Griffin (His Children) Religious Education Director - Deacon John Murray 215-547-2518 - [email protected] 12:00 noon Mass for the People of the Parish RCIA Coordinator: Mike O’Keefe - 215-932-1447 CYO: Directed by the Ladies of Guadalupe

Director of Altar Servers Mr. Robert Heston

Director of Music Ministry Mr. Frank Cuda

Principal Organist Mr. Palumbo 9/19/2021 Sunday Offering $ 9,323.00 Knights of Columbus Online Parish Giving $ 1,354.00 St. Michael the Archangel Council #14626 Total Weekly Contribution $10,677.00 215-945-1166 - Fax 215-945-6988 Catholic Charities $20,026.00 Chaplain: Reverend Michael C. DiIorio (206 Gifts) (71%) Grand Knight: Jerry Corrento 215-840-2257 or KofC.org/join ELECTRONIC GIVING Check our web site to connect to the link for Ladies Auxiliary information. Log on to: http://Stmichaellvt.com, click on Betty Heston 215-945-7237 the Parish Giving Logo and follow the easy registration steps. Communion to the Sick Contact Rectory Office 215-945-1166

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As we remember to pray for our personal families and Please pray for all the sick of our parish and also for the families and caretakers. our parish family, we sadly announce the death of: Sharon Blum Grace Allely Nicholas Eberle Mildred O’Meara Patricia Hardy John Barrett Michael Foisy Bette Padglick Lisa Heisse Gina Bartholomai Catherine Gabriele Peter & Maria Michael Woodruff Damon Binney Fred Grosscup Robas We ask for your prayers for the family. May the Lord Susan Byrne Lisa Grosso Marissa Ryan bring all our loved ones into His Kingdom. Gregory Carlucci Marge Heflin Ada Scheiblin Sue Carreras Wendy Hellyer Sandy - Tiffani Coalison Richard Howley Slesch Lexi Cooper Pat Koss Rose-Marie James Cowan Bill Leoniy Thelrompf Frank Cuda Matthew Leoniy Joseph & Kathleen Steve Daddano Theresa Leoniy Trapenasso Congratulations Fran Dancheck Brinn Magee Marie Valerio Emily Patricia Bosack Hank Dancheck Stephen & Anthony Howard Wildey Sofia Catherine Deck Patricia Davis Maliszewski Mary Wilkinson Edward Joseph Sandy Colleen Dietrich Charles Malloy Thomas Wilkinson Joseph James Weinbeinbrecht Albert Durle Bill Matthew Lisa Durle Frank Merk Stella Durle Cathleen Miller October 3rd - Basketball registration. 8:30 - 1:00 - School will remain for four (4) weeks unless we are October 5th - RCIA - 6:45 to 9:00 otherwise notified. Pray for all of the sick of our Parish. Parish Center October 6th - PREP Grade 1-4 - Church Hall October 7th - K of C - 7:00 - Parish Center October 7th - Home & School Mtg. 6:00 October 8th - Reconciliation for 6th Grade 9:00 in Chapel

For the eradication of all forms of racism among all peoples and that all will open wide their hearts with the love of God and neighbor so that Reading I: Numbers 11: 25-29 healing and peace will mark our way was loyal to , so that when others of life. Let us pray to the Lord. prophesied, he really believed that they were usurping Moses’ role. Moses answered with magnanimity of heart by approving theses other authentic .

Reading II: James 5: 1-6 The author issues a warning to the community about the fate of those who abuse their riches. He also consoles those whom the rich have oppressed.

The Gospel: Mark 9: 38-43, 45, 47-48 Jesus is as tolerant of non-disciples casting out demons in His as Moses had been of other prophets in his time. Later, Jesus warns against letting one’s senses trap you into sin or giving bad example. He also describes hell much like did.

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Are you called to be a deacon in the Archdiocese of RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Philadelphia? Over the years, people often cite reasons for Catholic men, and their wives if married with not pursuing a deeper connection with Jesus a deep spiritual life who are between the ages Christ as a Catholic Christian. When these of 29 and 55 are invited to join in a live questions are resolved the response of many webinar with a panel of clergy on Tuesday, people is, “Why did I wait so long!” October 12 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM about discerning a vocation to the permanent As a parishioner of Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, diaconate and admittance to the School for be proud of your faith experience. Ask and invite Diaconal Formation program. someone you know who is searching for a deeper faith experience to consider what the Church has to offer. The virtual event will explore the call to serve Jesus THERE ARE PEOPLE WAITING FOR YOU TO ASK Christ and his church within the Archdiocese of THEM TO THE CHURCH OR TO COME BACK TO Philadelphia as permanent deacons. THE CHURCH After the introductory talk there will time for questions Be the Lord’s Instrument: Ask and encourage the person and answers. No commitment is required to attend the to contact Mike O’Keefe, RCIA Coordinator at 215-932 event taking place via Zoom. -1447. If you do this, we will do our best with the help of the Holy Spirit to respond. For more information or to take the next step and Meeting will be in the Parish Center on register for the upcoming virtual Permanent Tuesday, September 28th at 6:45 PM Diaconate Information Night, visit https:// archphila.org/deacon. Please keep our Catechumens in your prayers as they journey to Baptism and full participation in the Catholic To learn more about becoming a deacon visit the Church. website for the School of Diaconal Formation at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary.

PRAYER FOR FALLEN AWAY CATHOLICS God didn’t create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close. O Good Shepherd, You never cease to seek out the lost, to call home the stray, comfort the frightened, and to bind up the wounded. I ask you to bring all our fallen away brothers and sisters back to the practice of the Faith, and to remove all obstacles that present them from receiving your abundant mercy, which flows sacramentally through the heart of the Church. Make Your Power known to them today in every situation.

Through the intercession of Mary, Mother of God, their Guardian Angels, their patron and the ever-prayerful Saint Monica, may you pardon their sins and unshackle them from what ever hinders their freedom to come Home. For you O Good Shepherd, have loved us to the end offered yourself to the Father for the salvation of all. AMEN.

Knights of Columbus Council 14626

Knight of Columbus 50/50 Tickets are available for sale after each Mass. Chances are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. Winning ticket will be drawn December 19th after the 12:00 Mass. For more information call Jerry at 215-840-2257.

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Promises About Joy Around Us HEALING HOOKS AND HUGS

He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles "May this shawl made with love, through that cannot be counted. He bestows rain on the earth; he prayer, be a mantle and sign of God's sends water upon the countryside. The lowly he sets on healing presence. May it strengthen you high, and those who mourn are lifted to safety. when you are weary. May it surround you 5:9-11 and ease your suffering. May it encircle you when you feel in pain. May it comfort you Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all when you feel alone. May it remind you of God's abiding who delight in them. Psalm 111:2 love. Amen."

Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will Healing Hooks and Hugs is a parish mission seeking enjoy the fruit of their deeds. Isiah 3:10 out anyone, man or woman, in pain - physical or emotional, with an illness, in transition, depression, My chosen ones will long enjoy the works of their hands. having surgery - in general, anyone who could use a Hug Isiah 65:22 from God in the form of a prayer-filled lapghan or shawl. If you or anyone you know needs to be comforted and would like to have a Healing Prayer Shawl contact Sharon Hill at 215-945-7532 .

Pray the Rosary MARY’S CUPBOARD every day in honor of our Mary’s Cupboard is a pantry that helps people Lady of the put nutritious food on their family’s table. Rosary to obtain Since many people have been vaccinated with peace in the the COVID vaccine, we are now back to our world for she regular schedule of offering food 3 days per alone can save it. week: Mondays from 1pm to 3:30pm and Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 12:00pm.

Please call us at 215-949-1991 for an appointment. We are located in the St. Michael the Archangel’s campus in the Catholic Social Services Building at 100 Levittown Parkway. All calls and appointments are strictly confidential. Maternity B.V.M. School, Class of 1970, 50+1 Reunion The class of 1970 Reunion will be held on Saturday October 16, 2021, from 7-1 pm at Maternity BVM Parish Hall, 9322 Old Bustleton “TREE OF LIFE” Avenue. Saint Michael the Archangel has Please send a check to maternity B.V.M. established a “Tree of Life”. Please Rectory, 9220 Old Bustleton Avenue, 19115. call the rectory for information and to $50 per person, payable to Maternity B.V.M. reserve your memorial leaf as soon as Church, Attention: Denise. Please include the possible. names of attendees, a contact number and email address. For additional information, please email: [email protected].

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9/27 KidStuff coupon books are available for purchase. We are excited to offer our families and friends the opportunity to purchase these valuable 2022 Coupon Books. The book includes a 12-month Savings App with thousands of additional local and national coupons. Save on the go using your phone! Everyone can save a of money and help us raise much needed funds for our school. For every 5 books you sell, you get 1 book FREE! Thank you in advance for supporting this important fundraiser.

9/27 Eagles Spirit Day" at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School! Our Eagles play the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football. In addition to their school uniforms, students have the option of wearing an article of representing the Eagles. (Green Shirt, Sweatshirt, Hat, Socks, etc.) Thank you.

10/8 Walkathon to benefit classroom air conditioners. https://independent.pledgebrite.org/fund/smawalk21 We will continue to accept cash or checks. Send to school in envelope, Attn: Walk a Thon. Top 10 students will earn cash awards. Top classrooms will earn classroom parties. Win a pizza party/ice cream party! The online Walkathon donation page is open NOW! House Decoration Contest: Anyone who lives along the Walkathon route may decorate their house to show their School spirit. The top decorated house will receive a prize. Our Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School thanks you for your great support of our school x Please Note: No one may park near Catholic Social Services or Gym Side Parking Lots. x Please be observant of the School speed limit. It is clearly marked by signs with flashing lights. x Always better safe than sorry. CARES PROGRAM: Morning Cares Program: Available to children PreK to 8th Grade. 6:30 am - 8:30 am After school child care program PreK to 8th grade 3:00 pm to 6 pm. Please feel free to call Stephen DiCicco 215-943-0222 or email ([email protected].) if you have any questions.

Conwell - Egan and Immaculata University Announce Collaborative Partnership On September 3, 2021, officials from Conwell-Egan and Immaculata University joined to sign an official agreement that entered both schools into a collaborative educational partnership that offers dual enrollment courses and an Academic and Career Academy for Conwell-Egan students. With the partnership, Immaculata University will provide three unique opportunities for CEC students in dual enrollment courses: Immaculata University On-site courses at Conwell-Egan High School, the Immaculata Online Scholars Program, and the Summer Scholars Program. In addition, the new Academic and Career Academy is divided into four groupings to provide perspective to students based upon their interests. The four groups are STEM, health sciences and nursing, arts education, social sciences and humanities and business. During their four years of high school, CEC students will explore these four areas with the expert assistance of Immaculata’s career development staff, faculty, students, alumni and employer representatives.

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