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ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST

EASTON ROAD & FAIRHILL AVENUE GLENSIDE, PENNSYLVANIA AUGUST 8, 2021

MISSION STATEMENT RECTORY AND PARISH OFFICE 2316 Fairhill Avenue We, the parish family of St. Luke the Evangelist Roman Glenside, PA 19038 , respecting our tradition, affirming our strong family ties, and valuing our diverse community, are called by 215-572-0128 to commit ourselves to: [email protected]

 Give glory to God by which unites and strengthens the Office Hours: community of faith; MONDAY-THURSDAY—9 AM-3 PM  Build a church community that welcomes all, encouraging each home to be a domestic church;  Listen to the of Jesus, live it in our daily lives, and share it with one another; and  Serve others as Jesus did, especially the poor and those in need.

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM Monday, Wednesday: 6:30 AM Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8:30 AM

Holy Day: varies; Holiday: varies www.stlukerc.org

COMMUNION SERVICE—Friday: 6:30 AM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 2316 Fairhill Avenue Wednesday: 7:30 - 8:00 PM Glenside, PA 19038 Saturday: 4:00 - 4:30 PM 215-572-0128, ext #25 [email protected] NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME QUESTION OF THE WEEK ST. LUKE OFFICE 2336 Fairhill Avenue Be kind to one another, compassionate, Glenside, PA 19038 forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. 215-884-0843 So be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love. [email protected] Ephesians 4:32-5:2a www.saintlukeschool.org

How will you live this week? WORSHIP AID ON PAGE 6 Gloria and MARY GARDEN BRICK PROGRAM—PAGE 8 61 St. Luke—cover—page 1 ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST PARISH, GLENSIDE, PENNSYLVANIA NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 8, 2021

MASS READINGS AND INTENTIONS FOR WEEK In this Gospel the love that Jesus reveals through the Sunday, August 8 – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time symbol of bread is: self-giving, sacrificial, healing, 1 Kings 19:4-8; Psalm 34:2-9; Ephesians 4:30 — 5:2; forgiving, in solidarity with the weak, confident in the John 6:41-51 power of God. Monday, August 9 – Weekday / Teresa Benedicta of During the hot summer months many of the elderly, the Cross, , Martyr especially those who are sick, are not able to find relief Deuteronomy 10:12-22; Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20; from the heat. Please help the Society of St. Vincent de Matthew 17:22-27 Paul to bring respite and hope to them 6:30 am Bill and Mary Plamondon How to contribute to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Tuesday, August 10 – Saint Lawrence, , Martyr Use the envelopes found on the tables in the rear of 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; Psalm 112:1-2, 5-9; church or use those that are mailed with your Sunday John 12:24-26 envelopes. Place the envelope in the collection basket. Or 8:30 am Bob Winstanley sign up for e-giving at parishgiving.org. Wednesday, August 11 – Saint Clare, Virgin The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St Luke’s exists to Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 66:1-3a, 5, 8, 16-17; help neighbors experiencing hardships or difficulties that Matthew 18:15-20 need assistance to get back on their feet. We may be able 6:30 am Kyree James Silver to help financially, typically with food, utility bills, and Thursday, August 12 – Weekday / Saint Jane Frances de other expenses. Chantal, Religious If you know a neighbor in need, ask them to contact the Joshua 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17; Psalm 114:1-6; Society of St. Vincent de Paul through the rectory at 215- Matthew 18:21 — 19:1 572-0128 or via email at [email protected]. All 8:30 am Joseph Manero, Sr. such requests will be kept confidential. Friday, August 13 – Weekday / Pontian, , and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs MARK YOUR CALENDAR Joshua 24:1-13; Psalm 136:1-3, 16-18, 21-22, 24; August 8 Young Adult Service Project Matthew 19:3-12 August 14 Young Adult BBQ 6:30 am Communion Service August 16 St. John’s Hospice Donation Day Saturday, August 14 – Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, Martyr September 10 Red Cross Blood Drive Joshua 24:14-29; Psalm 16:1-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; September 13 PREP Parent Night Matthew 19:13-15 September 18 & 19 Plant Sale by Boy Scouts 8:30 am Frederick Lee “Butch” Pickett September 20 PREP begins Sunday, August 15 – The Assumption of the Blessed September 25 Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Virgin Mary Friends of the Poor Walk September 28 Bereavement Support Group begins Vigil: 1 Chronicles 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Psalm 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Corinthians 15:54b-57; Luke 11:27-28 Day: Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Psalm 45:10-12, 16; 1 Corinthians 15:20-27; Luke 1:39-56 ET UPDATES FROM THE ARISH Keep our sister parish in , Notre Dame du Perpétuel G P www.flocknote.com/StLukeParish Secours (Our Lady of Perpetual Help), Or text Luke to 84576 and all the people of Haiti in your prayers. from your phone (message & data rates may apply) Please notify the priest before Mass if you would like to You can sign up for text and/or email messages. receive the in a low-gluten host. 8/8/21—61 St. Luke—page 2 WELCOME OUR NEWEST PARISHIONER! August 8, 2021

Ambrose Knox Marsh Dear Parishioners, son of CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved in this Samuel & Elizabeth (Lambert) Marsh, year’s Summer Stock performances of BYE, BYE, was baptized on August 1, 2021. BIRDIE. A special THANK YOU to the Administration of Wood High School for allowing us to use Congratulations to all! their beautiful, air-conditioned auditorium. It’s so good to have this program available again -- and THANK YOU to YOUTH ADORATION OF THE everyone who supports us and makes it possible. BLESSED Thursday evenings 7 - 8 pm at the Chapel House I’d like to congratulate Father Aloysius as he celebrates 2330 Fairhill Ave, Glenside his 20th Anniversary of Ordination this afternoon at Any questions contact Queen of Peace Church. We are very blessed to have him Portia Tatlonghari at [email protected] or help us, as well, at St. Luke’s. Eileen Dugan at 215-842-8707 Our seminarians, John Okpara (entering Theology 3) and Brendan Zehner (entering Theology 2) will be A VOCATION VIEW returning to the Seminary this week to continue their Jesus is the bread of life. Our world still hungers. Who will studies. We will pray for them during this year that God feed the multitude? Consider a life of ministry, or encour- continues to bless them, and they continue to respond to age others to do so. (John 6:41-51) God’s call in their lives.

We have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Also, our college parishioners will be returning or throughout the day on Tuesdays, 9 am—6 pm, starting their studies in the coming weeks. Whether you are in the Chapel House, 2330 Fairhill Avenue. going away to school, or living at home and commuting, you are always an important part of St. Luke’s. We will THE POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR AUGUST pray for you, but you must also keep your good behavior The Church and hard work even as you enjoy the independence of Let us pray for the Church, that She may receive from the college life. Don’t forget to keep God a part of your life. the grace and strength to reform herself in the Finally, next weekend the obligation to attend Mass is light of . being restored in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and the State of Pennsylvania. However, if you are elderly, have health issues, anxiety about returning, or care for someone, CONGRATULATIONS you are still dispensed. Also, as I write this column, masks On the 20th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood are not required in church, but if you are unvaccinated you should wear a mask for everyone’s health, and if you are still more comfortable with a mask, you are always free to wear them. I once again encourage families with children attending public school to get registered for our PREP program immediately. We need to order supplies and arrange for classes and catechists in the coming days. Also, thank you for the support of Bricks for the Mary Prayer Garden. The plans are being developed, at least 50 bricks have been purchased, and we look forward to this Fr. Aloysius Ochasi project in the fall. Enjoy this week and some time together as a family. REGISTER IN THE PARISH Don’t forget your prayers. Stay close to God, and God will We welcome new members and invite parishioners to be close to you. share fully in our parish life. To register, visit the rectory St. Luke, pray for us. during office hours or find the registration form at Father Joe Brandt www.stlukerc.org. 8/8/21—61 St. Luke—page 3 SAINT HIPPOLYTUS Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson 170-235 Ah, imagine a hot August afternoon, and you’ve got to mow the lawn, like it FEAST DAY IS AUGUST 13 or not, as the humidity forces a stream of perspiration to run down your back. A theologian and martyr who died of But you have to mow to get the yard ready for the Sunday cookout. Extended ill-treatment in the quarries of family and some guests coming. You couldn’t do this the day before because of Sardinia, Hippolytus was an a steady rain. All you really want to do is hit the hammock and enjoy a cold important Christian in third-century beer, and catch about 45 winks. . In his writings, he attacked Or imagine you’re the hostess for a garden party, but you’re more than a several for their doctrinal little tired because the baby wrecked your sleep last night. But the potato salad teaching and lax discipline. Followers isn’t done, and the table is yet to be set. All you really want to do is sip some of set him up to rival Pope Callistus I, your favorite wine while comfortably stretched out on the chaise in the shade. making him the first . Both of you would prefer to give up the tasks or call the whole thing off. These Banished to Sardinia during a Roman are just two down to earth examples of our weak selves confronting jobs that persecution, this cleric was there have to get done, along with the strong temptation not to do them. reconciled to the church and to another exile, Pope Pontian, with We read today about one of God’s chosen prophets, Elijah, who had decid- whom he shares this feast. He wrote ed as part of his job to go on a pilgrimage to far off Mt. Horeb. It would be a in Greek and may have been from daunting trip, but had to be taken. Horeb, after all, was the mount where Moses the East. His work “The Apostolic spoke with God. Maybe God would help him, Elijah, to be refreshed and re- Tradition” preserved details about newed. But he got drowsy from desert heat and became so heartsick that even Christian life and customs in the suicide was tempting. So Elijah lay down. Suddenly an angel appeared to him early church. Visiting Rome around holding an energizing cake and a skin of water. He tells Elijah to get up and 212, , a famous Christian move on. God had just sent him the strength to do it. teacher, and writer, went to hear Centuries later, our gospel describes how the authentic Bread, the Bread of Hippolytus preach. Life, which is Jesus Himself, urges His audience to eat this Bread, if they wish

Copyright © 2021, USCCB, Washington, to live here and hereafter. As believers, trying every day to live the Christian DC. All rights reserved. life, in the midst of some powerful 21st century temptations to wealth, power and fame, we know this vital truth about the sustaining food that is Jesus. On 1st Reading: 1 Kings 19: 4-8 any given Sunday we walk forward to receive Holy Communion believing it Elijah the prophet flees from Ahab’s with all our heart to be the whole Jesus, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. kingdom when that king refused to convert from paganism. He heads But a question does arise, now especially when there are so many non- for the southern desert enroute to believers who took a U-turn away from our . Have you or I Mt. Horeb when he is overcome possibly grown nonchalant about this great Sacrament? Do we bracket the Sun- with desolation and wants to die. days of our lives off to the side as a lesser issue, while we go about doing “the Suddenly an angel appears and really important stuff”? Or so we think it is? provides him with food and drink to One more task for your imagination. Now it’s 10 minutes before your get up and finish his trip. death. You may be lying sick in a hospital or at home. Or worse still, going 2nd Reading: Ephesians 4: 30 – 5:2 about “doing your thing” not knowing what’s 10 minutes away. Do you think This section of the Letter presents an you’d really be anxious about your ordinary concerns? I doubt it. illustration of the type of conduct Well, here we are on an August morning in 2021. You’re very much alive proper to a baptized Christian, who and well. Time to ponder an essential item for your diet. is now endowed with a whole new nature. In the sacristies of ’s Sisters of the Missionaries of Charity all

Gospel: John 6: 41-51 over the world, one can see a little board hanging to remind each priest that he After weathering a dispute that had should celebrate Mass with devotion, freshness, contemplation and enthusiasm. arisen about His origin, Jesus The board reads: “Priest of God, celebrate this Mass as if it is your first Mass; declares Himself “the Bread of Life,” your last Mass, and your only Mass.” I believe that would make for good word- that gives us the strength we need for ing on a large board hanging up in the body of every chapel, church or cathe- the strength to complete our journey dral in the world, as long the salutation were changed to read: “.” Wouldn’t that be a true “sign for the times”? home. 8/8/21—61 St. Luke—page 4 ST. LUKE YOUNG ADULTS ST. LUKE HONOR STUDENTS ATTENTION ALL WOMEN GROUP EXCEL Walking With Purpose is a parish- The Young Adults Group (for those based study program for St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in their 20’s and 30’s) will meet for a women. It incorporates at-home Eamon Coffey service project on Sunday, August 8, Scripture study, weekly small group at 3 pm in the Chapel House (2330 Caleb Datto discussion, and a monthly video talk Fairhill Avenue). Brennan Fitzgerald on relevant study material.

Thomas Fitzgerald Curtis Martin, founder of The They will be packing and organizing Liam Holden snack bags to be distributed to those Fellowship of Catholic University John McKenna in need in the Germantown area. Students, explains, “within the Daniel McLane Their goal is to construct 100 snack context of friendship, beauty and bags! Donuts will be provided for Joseph Murphy hospitality, the God given principles volunteers to enjoy while they pack! for grace filled living are shared with clarity and charity.” The Group will also be holding a summer BBQ on Saturday, August This fall, we’ll be starting on a new series – “Grounded in Hope.” At the 14, and participating in a service day BLOOD DRIVE present time our plans are to meet on on Saturday, August 21. If you are Give blood. Help save lives. Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30 interested in participating in any of Father Fitzpatrick Hall pm. Our hope is to begin meeting in these events or projects, contact the Friday, September 10, 2021 Young Adults Group: person while the weather is nice but 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm switch to Zoom meetings once it email Matt Smith at Appointments preferred. gets cold. I hope you will think about [email protected] For an appointment, please joining us. No experience necessary. or check out the Facebook page contact Tina Dean at For more information, please contact https://www.facebook.com/ [email protected], or Gale Carlin at [email protected]. groups/stlukesyoungadultsglenside/ sign-up online: visit about/ redcrossblood.org UNITY VIGIL and enter sponsor code Tuesdays, 5:30—6:30 pm The Bereavement Support Group St. Luke the Evangelist. Join us in front of church for Friends and Family, facilitated by Dial 1-800-RED CROSS on Easton Road on Tuesdays as Deborah K. Gawthrop, M.S., will for additional information. “We Stand Against Racism” begin the Fall series at St. Luke on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, RESPECT LIFE REFLECTION: Looking for a Catholic Special 6:30—8 pm. “Although we may feel unsure how Education School?!?

There will be 6 meetings in the best to comfort those who mourn, Our Lady of Confidence School, one series; meetings will be every other we must stand with them in their of three Schools of Special Educa- week. time of suffering. Miscarriage tion in the Archdiocese of Philadel- touches the lives of many people, yet phia, has open enrollment for stu- For registration and more all too often this tragedy remains dents with Intellectual Disabilities information please call 215-624-8190 unaddressed. This lack of response and other developmental differences or email [email protected] not only often leads to unresolved ages 4-21. They offer small class- grief, but also fails to clearly manifest There is no fee for this support room settings, individualized educa- our belief that each person, from group which is sponsored by the tion plans, and a faith-based environ- conception onward, is precious and William R. May Funeral Home. ment where the students are able to unique.” achieve their unique path to inde- USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities RESPECT LIFE PRAYER: pendence. “Solace and Strength in the Sorrow of 314 Easton Rd., Willow Grove, PA For those grieving after a Miscarriage” 215-657-9311 miscarriage: may they be comforted Katie Bier, Principal by God’s everlasting love and His [email protected] presence amidst their sorrow. 8/8/21—61 St. Luke—page 5 GLORY TO GOD (GLORIA) Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people YEAR OF of good will. December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021 We praise you, we bless you,we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, PRAYER TO SAINT JOSEPH Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. To you, O blessed Joseph,

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb do we come in our tribulation, of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the we confidently invoke your patronage also. world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand Through that charity which bound you of the Father, have mercy on us. to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, with which you embraced the Child Jesus, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance Spirit, in the glory of . Amen. which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities. I believe in one God, O most watchful guardian of the , the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; of all things visible and invisible. O most loving father, ward off from us I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, every contagion of error and corrupting influence; the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before O our most mighty protector, be kind to us all ages. God from God, Light from Light, and from heaven assist us in our struggle true God from true God, with the power of darkness. begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, through him all things were made. so now protect God's Holy Church For us men and for our from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; he came down from heaven, shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, so that, supported by your example and your aid, and became man. we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the Amen. third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Image of St. Joseph used with permission: Tyrolese Art Glass Co., Austria, 1899 / Courtesy Saint Joseph’s Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal University Collection, Philadelphia / Formerly in Our © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Lady of Mercy Church in Philadelphia Corporation. All rights reserved. 8/8/21—61 St. Luke—page 6 The Over 50’s Club at St Luke Parish STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP NELSON J. PÉREZ REGARDING is looking forward to getting together REINSTATING THE OBLIGATION TO ATTEND SUNDAY MASS again, hopefully without Covid!

“We have all felt the impact of COVID-19 in as individuals and families. It has First and foremost, we would like to been a time of acute hardship and struggle, of separation and isolation. It has invite you to join us for the opening also had an impact on our lives of faith. Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, has Mass for our club which will be been with us throughout this challenging period and is most especially near to celebrated by Father Brandt on us when we encounter him in the Eucharist. The Eucharist offers us His Tuesday October 5, 2021, at 11 am at healing and peace, His mercy and reconciliation. It is now time for everyone to St. Luke Church. There will not be a return to the Eucharist with renewed faith and joy. meeting on this date.

As many aspects of life are now returning to normalcy, each Catholic Bishop in Our first meeting will take place on Pennsylvania will reinstate the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays Tuesday October 12, at 11:30 am at and Holy Days beginning on Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Solemnity of the the VFW, 2519 Jenkintown Road, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Glenside.

The Bishops previously jointly decided to dispense the faithful from this Covid 19 has caused us to look at a obligation in March of 2020 in order to provide for the common good given number of factors regarding the concerns over the developing pandemic. Now, with the impact of the location of our Over 50’s meetings. pandemic considerably reduced, it is again possible for the faithful to assemble Other options have been explored, for the Eucharist. It is time to lift the dispensation from the obligation. but it seems that the Glenside VFW on Jenkintown Road is the best The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days comes from our option as far as parking, no steps to Baptism as Christians. Baptism compels Christians to unite themselves with access the hall, food preparations, Christ at the altar in his saving Sacrifice of the Cross. Participation in the hall prep and cleanup, and many communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belonging and other considerations. of being faithful to Christ and to his Church (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2182). This is the foundation for the law of the Church that binds As a result, we have arranged with Catholics to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days (Code of Canon Law, the VFW to have our meetings on canon 1247) and the Christian way fully to observe the Third Commandment, THE SECOND TUESDAY OF to keep holy the Lord’s Day (Deuteronomy 5: 12; Exodus 31: 15; Catechism of EACH MONTH at 11:30 AM at the the Catholic Church, nos. 2180-2181). VFW AT 2519 JENKINTOWN ROAD, GLENSIDE beginning with This obligation, as is always the case, does not apply to those who are seriously the October meeting. We hope that ill, have a serious health risk, as well as those who have serious anxiety about you will find this new site to be being a part of large groups at this time. Likewise, the obligation does not apply suitable and accessible, and will bring to those who care for those who cannot attend Mass in person (Catechism of your friends and guests. the Catholic Church, no. 2181). Those who are legitimately excused from Mass on Sundays and Holy Days are encouraged to spend time in prayer, meditating We will address any Covid on the Death and Resurrection of the Lord, reading the Sacred Scriptures, and restrictions if they arise, and there uniting themselves to Christ in his worship of the Father of us all. Those who will be more information in the are legitimately excused are also encouraged to view a broadcast of the Mass coming months. which is intended for those who cannot participate in person. Fondly, the Over 50’s Board [email protected] 267-468-5353 As Bishops, we welcome this moment of the reinstatement of the obligation for all Catholics in Pennsylvania. This is a moment to thank God anew for the RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of great gift of the Mass and the Real Presence of Jesus to us in his Holy Body Adults is a process by which adults and Blood as well as the joy of gathering together as people of faith.” prepare for and are initiated into the

Most Reverend Nelson Pérez Catholic Church. Our process runs Archbishop of Philadelphia year-round—you can begin at any time. For more information contact July 15, 2021 Jeanne Kyle, [email protected].

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Please join us in our fundraising efforts to build and maintain a garden in honor of our Blessed Mother, Mary. A beautiful garden with a Mary statue will be placed between the rectory and the Fairhill Avenue entrance of the church. There will be places for prayer and meditation along with this ability to memorialize and/or honor loved ones ------Yes, we’d like to reserve a permanent brick at the cost of $100 per brick. Please engrave our brick as follows: ANY SYMBOL IS CONSIDERED ONE SPACE (PERIOD, COMMA, DASH) ALL TEXT IS CAPITALIZED. ALL TEXT IS CENTERED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED RECOMMENDED NO MORE THAN 3 LINES AND 18 SPACES PER LINE 4 x 8 Brick

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FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2021. If you have any questions, please call Karen Donahue (215) 572-0128. 8/8/21—61 St. Luke—page 8 FREE RETREAT FOR WOMEN 2021 CATHOLIC WOMEN’S GLENSIDE MINISTERIUM NEWS

VETERANS CONFERENCE St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will be Cranaleith Spiritual Center invites all Saturday, October 23, 2021 holding a week-long music camp women veterans to a day of rest and featuring the children’s musical “Oh, CWC2021 will be a highly modified reflection on Saturday, August 28 Jonah!” the week of August 23-27 version of the usual event due to from 10 am to 3 pm. “Song of the from 9 am to 3:30 pm under the continued pandemic limitations. This Caged Bird: A Retreat Day for Wom- direction of Music Director, Rae Ann year, for the conference in English, en Veterans” will include time for Anderson. Children entering 1st you are invited to attend one, 2-hour, group sharing and individual reflec- grade through 7th grade are invited in-person mini-conference (at Our tion. This retreat is free of charge, to attend. During the week, campers Lady of Czestochowa in thanks to the generous support of will participate in a variety of Doylestown) morning or afternoon, Cranaleith’s donors. Registration is activities in preparation for the and then enjoy four video talks at required. musical's performance on Friday home at your leisure. Register early. afternoon. Activities include drum This retreat is part of Cranaleith’s www.catholicwomensconference.org and chime circles, movement and “Coming Home, Becoming Whole” games, outdoor activities, and special series for returning veterans and Saint Luke Catholic School guests. Registration and payment those that serve veterans. These re- C.A.R.E.S. program information may be found at treats address the spiritual dimension looking for help www.stpaulsglenside.org. or contact of healing from the trauma of war, If you enjoy working with children the office: 215-844-3005 or revealing streams of transforming please consider joining our Before [email protected]. grace through the experience of vet- and Aftercare Staff in our pre-school erans. The retreats bring people to- and/or grade school. Lighthouse Fellowship United gether in a supportive environment Methodist Church: Every Sunday a to tend the soul-wounds of war, re- The shift hours are team from the congregation takes kindle hope and compassion and 7 to 8 am and/or food and supplies to the homeless in reconnect to inner wisdom. 3 to 4:30 pm or 3 to 6 pm. Hope Park, Kensington in The hourly pay is $13.00. The Philadelphia. They always need folks Retreat Details: position requires the moderators to willing to make sandwiches or Date: Saturday August 28 help with snack, outside/indoor play cookies/brownies, or donate fruit or Time: 10 am—3 pm time, homework, and quiet activities water each week. They interact with Lunch included. such as board games, crafts, about 100 + people every Sunday. Transportation assistance is drawing, and story time. The Donations are dropped off at their available for this program. Con- children and parents are very church (on Easton Rd across from tact [email protected] so appreciative of our moderators. St. Luke) on Sundays from 11:45- they can assist you. Updated clearances (FBI fingerprint, 12:15 pm in the parking lot. Sign-up Please register at cranaleith.org Child Abuse, and Criminal at www.lfumcglenside.org Background) are required. Cranaleith Spiritual Center Married Couples - After the Back-to- The C.A.R.E.S. program begins 13475 Proctor Road School rush winds down, take time Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Philadelphia, PA 19116 to refresh your relationship! Why not Please contact Mrs. Terry Heinz: give yourselves some time together BISHOP MCDEVITT HS [email protected] by making a Worldwide Marriage CLASS OF 1971 or SLS school office 215-884-0843. Encounter Weekend? 50TH REUNION The next in-person experiences are: October 9, 2021 AbbeyFest: Faith, Family and Music September 17-19 and November 12- Festival, Saturday, September 18, Please email your contact info to 14 at Our Lady of Czestochowa, Daylesford Abbey, Paoli, PA. More [email protected] Doylestown. For more info visit: info: https://www.theabbeyfest.com https://www.wwme-philly.org/. Please check out the ad for the 6th Annual Padre Pio Festival, September 18 (noon—9 pm) and September 19 Finding Faber app. (noon to 6 pm). More info: https://padrepiofestivalhollandpa.com/ 8/8/21—61 St. Luke—page 9 Remember those who are serving in the Armed Forces Michael Borowy Aidan Gaab Nisha Marerro Joseph Canally Colin A. Graham John McCormick Joseph Cassin Scott Cline Ronald Green Anne McGoldrick Shaun Collins Allen Hanslovan William Barry Adeline De Renzis John Crockett Andy Johnson Powers, Jr. Victims of Covid-19 Michael DiCicco Michael Johnson Anthony Ross Patrick Dolan Charles Keller Marygrace Telman Eric Duckworth Edward Keller Travis Telman Christopher Joe Kelly Tim Tumelty Rostico Adao Ida Lattanzi Francis, Jr. Christopher Francis Walter, III Jim Bilger Phil Lynch Teresa Fulton Manero Grace Campbell Eoin Madden Al Chadwick Josephine Malandrucco STAFF Ken Clark Mary Maltman Pastor ...... Rev. Joseph D. Brandt Permanent Deacon ...... Deacon Thomas M. Croke Joan Clinton Robbie Marino Permanent Deacon ...... Deacon John K. Hunter Colleen Coll Doris McCarthy Permanent Deacon ...... Deacon Kevin J. P. Potter Adam Cunane Marie McKeaney Catherine D’Elia Dan Moyer Business Manager ...... Deacon John K. Hunter Nuala Dearing Bill O’Connell Coordinator of Religious Education ...... Jeani Hober Ilona DiLanzo Olive Owens Director of Development ...... Karen Donahue Mary Donohue Edward Parent Director of Music Ministries ...... Molly Mahoney Donald Dougherty Lisa Petosa Director of Parish Services ...... Jeanne Kyle Joan Dougherty Jim Quigley, IV School Principal ...... Michael Lawlor John Dunigan Will Rheiner Safe Environment Coordinator ...... Clare Fitzpatrick Julie Fallon Charlotte Rohland Secretary ...... Tina Dean Annette Feola Phil Schorn Pastor Emeritus ...... Rev. Msgr. J. Michael Flood Mary Fitzgerald Katie Shillington Sallie FitzPatrick Bill Smith PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Teddy Fitzsimmons Joe Smith Fr. 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