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Deacon W. Timothy Baxter James Kane seventeenth Sunday in ordinary time STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP NELSON J. PÉREZ REGARDING REINSTATING THE OBLIGATION TO ATTEND SUNDAY MASS “We have all felt the impact of COVID- 19 in as individuals and families. It has been a time of acute hardship and struggle, of separation and isolation. It has also had an impact on our lives of faith. Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, has been with us throughout this challenging period and is Sunday, July 25, 2021 most especially near to us when we encounter him in the . The Eucharist offers us His healing and peace, His 7:30AM Deloris McFadden mercy and reconciliation. It is now time for everyone to return 9:30AM Josephine Strolle to the Eucharist with renewed faith and joy. 11:30AM Nigita Family As many aspects of life are now returning to normalcy, Monday, July 26, 2021 each Catholic Bishop in Pennsylvania will reinstate the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy 8:00AM The John Family Days beginning on Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Solemnity Tuesday, July 27, 2021 of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary. 8:00AM Geraldine Curtin The Bishops previously jointly decided to dispense the faithful from this obligation in March of 2020 in order to Wednesday, July 28, 2021 provide for the common good given concerns over the 8:00AM Edward J. Grassa developing pandemic. Now, with the impact of the pandemic ADORATION considerably reduced, it is again possible for the faithful to assemble for the Eucharist. It is time to lift the dispensation (Following 8AM Mass) from the obligation. Thursday, July 29, 2021 The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy 8:00AM J. McLaughlin Days comes from our Baptism as Christians. Baptism Friday, July 30, 2021 compels Christians to unite themselves with Christ at the altar in his saving Sacrifice of the Cross. Participation in the 8:00AM Jimmy Miller, Jr. and communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony Maria Antonio of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and to his Church Saturday, July 31, 2021 (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2182). This is the rd foundation for the law of the Church that binds Catholics to 8:00AM Donald LeVasseur (33 Ann) attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days (Code of Canon Law, 3:00PM Confessions canon 1247) and the Christian way fully to observe the Third 4:00PM For the People of the Parish Commandment, to keep holy the Lord’s Day (Deuteronomy 5: 12; Exodus 31: 15; Catechism of the Catholic Church, nos. Sunday, August 1, 2021 2180-2181). 7:30AM Cecelia Drabyak This obligation, as is always the case, does not apply to 9:30AM Mary Ramspacher those who are seriously ill, have a serious health risk, as well 11:30AM John Foster Dunwoody (2nd Ann) as those who have serious anxiety about being a part of large groups at this time. Likewise, the obligation does not apply to those who care for those who cannot attend Mass in person †REMEMBER ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DIED† (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2181). Those who are Especially, Anne Hodgson legitimately excused from Mass on Sundays and Holy Days May they rest in God’s peace and May their families be comforted. are encouraged to spend time in prayer, meditating on the Death and Resurrection of the Lord, reading the Sacred Scriptures, and uniting themselves to Christ in his worship of MEMORIAL FOR JULY 2021 the Father of us all. Those who are legitimately excused are BREAD & WINE ~ Paul G. Braconnier also encouraged to view a broadcast of the Mass which is intended for those who cannot participate in person. THE SANCTUARY CANDLE As Bishops, we welcome this moment of the This candle burns to remind us of the sacramental reinstatement of the obligation for all Catholics in presence of Jesus Christ. For the Week of Pennsylvania. This is a moment to thank God anew for the July 25th, the candle will burn in loving memory of great gift of the Mass and the Real Presence of Jesus to us in Laurie, Jimmy and Paul Braconnier as requested by their his Holy Body and Blood as well as the joy of gathering sister, Joan Curtis. together as people of faith.”

TO CONTACT FR. MATT: Most Reverend Nelson Pérez Please feel free to contact Fr. Matt with any questions or comments Archbishop of Philadelphia through email: [email protected]. You can always call the 1-175 rectory at 610-543-0848 ext 126. Thank you! BREAKING OPEN THE WORD Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 1st

3 y/o Lincoln Hanson Zach Biemesderfer Baby Abigail Whelan Lily Crudele Ashley Ferkler Michael Farley Baby Arthur LeTourneau Vincent Nowroozi Shiloh Cronck Caroline Ferry Evan Farrington Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Timothy Duke Dominic Rosini Lexi Cable In the First Reading, the Israelites grumble against , Meghan Rauchut Amy Faulls Marjorie Silli Aaron and God for leading them out of the abundance of Isabella Carullo Carrie Serrano Bill Seavey Egypt into the starvation of the desert. God’s response was a Mag Post Robby Wonder Bill Colgan Eddie Meyers Susan Marcantonio James Fox daily portion of manna. The Responsorial Psalm declares that Rich Buckley Doreen Grafstrom Monique Carpenter God sent the Israelites food “in abundance.” When has God Marty Meenan Marie Brown Kara Thompson given to you in abundance? Bridget McHugh Stephen Spence Jack Valvardi Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 Steven Little Peg Donohue Jackie McPeake What can you do today to put away “the old self” and put on Anna Rokos Mary Lou Gildea Doris O’Hara “the new self?” Jeannie Brattini Billy Carroll Ed Trombley John 6:24-35 Bob Iatesta Joan Ehly Colin Murray In the Gospel, Jesus reminds us that His bread is what truly Thomas Nolan Neil Bohley Janice Leone sustains us for eternal life. How often do you make yourself Harry Feindt Ryan Montgomery Christopher Biddle available to God during the day? Thomas Doyle Robert Bollinger Buck Clark Kathy Fritz Jonathan Edwards Cathy Ridgik ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY Kenneth M. Siebert Jeannette Siebert Shealyn Mencel Anyone needing assistance with utility bills, or Stephen Marchini Cynthia Fries Henry Gray other bills, or in need of food, or, if you know of Rita O’Donnell Dolores Spicer Anne McGlone someone who needs helps, please call the Rectory Frank Canavan Joy Van Berg Maureen Kirlin at 610-543-0848 and someone from the St. Vincent de Paul Beth McCarron Mary Benedetti Jan Hoagland Society will call you back. Also, if you are in need of a ride William Teste Janet Doherty Jon Grady to a doctor or test appointment, please call the Rectory and Erin McCarthy Dawn Marley Danny Hynes someone from the St. Vincent de Paul Society will call you McTague Theresa Sherwin Beverly Scarani Thomas Moran Mike Capozzoli Carol Naughton back to coordinate a ride for you. Barbara Briglia Greg Gormley Elmer Schneider Maria DiGiacinto Ray Kenney Cathy Baj ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE COLLECTION Catherine Lindsay Clemmer LeeAnna Zanbrano Suzanne Schramm Norman Douglas, Sr Robert Perkins Kurt Puryear Charlotte Smolik Bonnie Fitzgerald Frank Mirigliano Fr. Dennis Carbonaro Fr. Bill Kirk St John’s Hospice- is a men’s homeless shelter and also Michael Costa John Bean Sue Del Biondo serves meals to homeless men. Next collection is July 31st John Kane Franny Devlin Brian Marandola and August 1st. Please bring breakfast items (cereal, Donna Fiore Stephen Fiore Eric Eisenman breakfast bars, coffee, tea, juice), personal care items (hand Teri Lynn Merola Anthony DiGregorio Linda Ferry sanitizer, bath soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, Cindy Ferry A. J. Grande Joe Dimond lotion, lip balm and shaving items). Items can be left in the If you have someone you would like prayed for, OR have removed from prayer list, please email Joan Curtis at [email protected] or call church entranceways/vestibule. People are free to drop off the Rectory at 610-543-0848. Thank you for your prayers. items at our house. Contact [email protected] if you wish to drop off on the porch for a non-contactless drop-off or for further information on this ministry. Thanks.

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The Family Catechesis Program is in need of ONE Catechist for Level 5. This program meets once a month on a Davidson Cox ~ Skip Turner ~ Kevin Geiger ~ Jon Hylton Thursday evening from September to May (excluding Connor Lyons ~ Michael McGarvey ~ Steven Ramoni December) from 6:15~8:00PM. You would teach a class of Mike Froeter ~Daniel McLee~ Bill McDermott children while their parents attended an adult faith formation Dan Marchini ~ James McDonald ~ Timothy McCans session. Training is available along with grace for the Patrick J. Ryan, Jr. ~ Anthony Del Vecchio journey! Please call Madelyn McBride at the rectory if God Sean Sweeney ~ Michael Jones ~ Peter Quinn touches your heart to consider this wonderful ministry. 610- Shane Donnelly ~ Rick Kern, Jr. ~ Cale Amador 543-0848 ext 118. Timothy Drabyak ~ Daniel McGonigal James M. Ketler, Jr ~ Jonathan Butterfield PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Shawn McConaghy ~ Colin Butler ~ Liam Golden John-Michael Bartivic ~ Joseph Spence Nicholas & Stephen Peranteau ~ Jesse and Chase Stewart Matthew Kauffman ~ Christopher Baxter Thomas Cresta ~ Michael Armellini ~ Vincent Jones Kayla Drabyak ~ Christopher Johnson Catechist needed for 2021-22 for Grade 1. Let us pray for those who SERVE and PROTECT… Classroom Aides needed in all grades. All-powerful and ever-living God, when left his native Tuesdays land and departed from his people, You kept him safe through Grades 1-3: (4:30-5:45PM) all his journeys. Protect these soldiers. Be their constant Grades 3-7: (6:45-8:00PM) companion and their strength in battle, their refuge in every Please call Madelyn McBride at the rectory to inquire: adversity. Guide them, O Lord that they may return home in 610-543-0848 ext. 118. safety. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

MISSION OF THE H.E.A.R.T.T. Our Lady, Queen of Peace Presidium Legion of Mary (Healing-Eucharist-Adoration-Rosary-Trust-Together.) Reaching Out and Touching One Heart at a Time! ALL ARE INVITED!!! Come let your heart be soothed and experience the peace and serenity of our Parish Holy Hour on Wednesdays at 7pm in the church. You are invited to light a candle for your intentions and place them on the steps of the We invite you to become an auxiliary member of The Legion of altar. Each week a live musician leads us in song and praise Mary. There are no meetings to attend and no dues to pay. Auxiliary during this beautiful time of candlelit reflection. There is also members commit to praying the prayers of a small pamphlet (called a need for volunteers to join us in this parish reach out the Tessera) each day as well as five decades of the rosary. If you are already praying the rosary, you need not add an additional five mission. The goal is to call every parishioner to check in and decades. The prayers of the Tessera may be said together or divided ask if you have any specific prayer intentions. These throughout the day. The Legion recommends that you offer your intentions are then placed on the altar during our Parish Holy prayers as an unreserved gift to Our Lady. If you are interested in Hour. If you have questions or wish to volunteer and help becoming an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary, please call reach out, please contact Rob Longo Gus McClay at 610-544-7223. ([email protected]) or Luke LeTourneau ([email protected]) or call 610-986-6660.

ST. FRANCIS PARISH MEN’S GROUP

The Caring for Friends freezer will be open at the St. Francis rectory basement on Sundays between 9am and 12N for drop off or pick up. Please enter using the outside basement doors only. Parish Men’s Group meets every Saturday morning virtually You can also continue to drop off or pick up at St. Kevin’s Parish from 6:45~8:00AM to share the desire to follow Jesus more Center which is open 24 hours/7 days a week. If you have any questions, please call or text one of us. closely by being better husbands, fathers, grandfathers, Cheryl Monkman. 610-574-5541 leaders, followers, sons, and friends. All are welcome to join Joanne Santivasci 610-316-1560 us! Please call in at 6:45AM at 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 3-175 738 611 2876 Passcode: 111501.

The Corner Brought to you by your Evangelization Team Friday is the Feast day of St Peter Chrysologus, a who lived in the 5th century and is referred to as “The Bishop of Homilies.” It’s good to read the thoughts of Registration is open for SFA Fall sports. There will be a sports fee our Church Doctors and see how pertinent they are today: and the usual one-time family fee. “Fasting is the soul of prayer, mercy is the lifeblood of This fee will be 50% off this year!! fasting. So if you pray, fast; if you fast, show mercy; if you Below is a list of the sports offered. Registration is open now: want your petition to be heard, hear the petition of others. FALL SPORTS If you do not close your ear to others, you open God’s ear to Cheerleading Grades 3 to 8. Practice is one day a week after school yourself.” (3pm) in the SFA gym with cheer at Saturday SFA football games. ---St Peter Chrysologus Very fun for the kids! Runs September through November. Head Coach Gracie Cresta. Cross Country Coed 1st to 8th grade** Practice is MWF each FRANCIS OVER 50 CLUB week (6pm) meeting at different locations to include Rose Tree Park. Meets are on Sundays at 1pm at Fairmont Park in Philadelphia. Runs September to November. ** Some kindergartners may be eligible if they are old for their grade) Coach Matt Smith (moderator). **Field Hockey Girls grades 5 to 8 ** Practice is two or three days a week at Memorial Field (345pm) with games during the week at Casino Trips: Resorts Casino 8/23, 9/20, and 10/18 Cost is $30 the same times. **The team was only 6 to 8th grade based on with a return of $20 in slot play. Bus leaves at 10 am from the numbers last year. This could be the case again this year. CYO rules Springfield Country Club (400 W. Sproul Rd.) Park near the Ice don’t allow 5th graders to compete with 6 to 8th in Rink in spaces facing Sproul Rd. Call Bob Hodgson at 610-449- games. Runs September to November Coach Jenn Lennon , 2956 or 610-506-5417. Moderator Donna Ferraiolo. For today, July 25, have some wine & cheese and for dessert TEAM WILL BE BASED ON REGISTRATION NUMBERS. a Hot Fudge sundae. On July 26, have a bagel for breakfast Flag Football, Coed grades 3 to 4. Practice two or three nights (5:45pm) a week at Church Rd with Saturday morning games. This with a cup of coffee or a milkshake. On July 27 have is a really fun and well coached league for kids who want to be chicken fingers for dinner and Creme Brulee. On July 28 introduced to football. Runs from Late August through November. have a hamburger and some milk chocolate candy for Coach Matt Wechter. dessert. On July 29 take your pick of lasagna, chicken wings, Football, Boys (Defending Archdiocese JV Champions) (AOP or chili dogs for dinner. On July 30, since it is National rule) 5/6 and 7/8 grades. Practices tend to be three nights a week at Friendship day, have some friends over for cheesecake. End Church Rd with Saturday games. Runs from mid/late August July with shredded wheat for breakfast, an avocado salad for through November. Coach Bob Matty (JV) and Coach Ryan lunch, and jellybeans or cotton candy for dessert after Donnelly (Varsity). Moderator Andy Kutufaris and Asst. Moderator dinner. Mike Reardon. Soccer, Coed 5/6 and 7/8 grade. Practice is at Crowell Field (times Keep calling club members and get vaccinated. If you lost TBD) with games at Church Rd during the week and weekends. This your list or have questions, call Claire Doyle at 610-604- is a very fun but also very competitive. The coaches are very flexible 0160. with their player's schedules. Runs September to November. Coach Paul Ellis and Coach Brian Coleman (Moderator). THE THREE PARISH BOOK CLUB Volleyball, Girls 5/6 and 7/8. This is a competitive, fun, and successful team run by great and enthusiastic coaches. Practice is in the gym (TBD) with matches during the week and on weekends. Runs September to November, Moderator Kate Doherty.

The next meeting of the Three Parish Book Club is scheduled RETROUVAILLE: REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN for Wednesday, September 29 at 7pm at the Holy Cross YOUR MARRIAGE Tens of thousands of couples have Church Parish Center. If you would like to join the group or healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced to receive more information, please contact Joy Van Berg at Retro-vy). Couples learn to build communication skills and to 610 328-2095 or at [email protected]. increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, Summer Suggestions difficulties, or crises. The next program begins the weekend th 1. Coffee With Nonna of August 13-15 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. by Vincent Iezzi For more info, or to register, visit www.helpourmarriage.com 2. The Lost Ravioli Recipes of Hoboken or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are by Laura Schenone strictly confidential. 3. A favorite book from childhood. 4-175 CCA NIGHT WITH THE PHILLIES Join the Catholic Charities for a Night with the Phillies on Friday, September 10, 7:05pm at Citizens Bank Park. Phillies vs the Colorado Rockies. If 500 tickets are sold, Fr. Sean Bransfield, Vice Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will throw out the first pitch of the game with special guest, Archbishop Pérez! A portion of all tickets sold will go directly to benefit our wonderful beneficiaries. For more info regarding CCA, contact Gina DeColli at [email protected]. For ticket Information and registration details are available on our website purchase, visit calendar. Visit www.malvernretreat.com/register or call the main https://www.mlb.com/phillies/tickets/specials/catholic-charities. office at 610.644.0400. SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS 26TH ANNUAL GOLF July 30 – August 1, 2021: Flame of Love National Conference. TOURNAMENT The Sisters of St. Francis would like to invite you Join us virtually for the Flame of Love Retreat. Father James Blount to their 26th Annual Golf Tournament on September 20, at Penn will serve as retreat director. Cost: $275 PP Onsite; Virtual $75. Oaks Golf Club in West Chester, PA. Please join us for a fun day of Friday, August 6, 2021; Time: 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM golf, dinner, and auction to support our aging sisters. First Friday Mass and Discussion. Join us in St. Joseph’s Chapel 1PM – Golf Start (lunch served at 12 PM). 6PM – Cocktails. at Malvern Retreat House for First Friday Mass. Breakfast will be 6:30PM – Dinner/Auction. For more information visit offered after Mass. $10 donation for breakfast is appreciated. www.osfphila.org/events/26th-annual-golf-tournament/ Registration is required. or email [email protected]. Sunday, August 8, 2021; Time: 2-4 pm RACHEL’S VINEYARD OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA Women’s Tea with Mary Bea Damico of Voveo Marketing. We POST-ABORTION HEALING RETREAT October 22–24, will reflect on the power of surrender and devotion to Mary. Cost: Malvern-Frazer, Pennsylvania. $25 onsite and virtual. A Woman’s Testimony: I received great inner healing during my Traditional Men & Women of Malvern Retreat Dates: $250 PP retreat. I recommend it to anyone suffering from abortion. I was August 13-15: Chester County, August 20-22: Edward J Friel, able to forgive myself and found Christ’s unconditional love. August 27-28: Our Lady of Perpetual Help A Man’s Testimony: For 18 years, I had been haunted by guilt that September 10-12, 2021, Weekend retreat for married couples. no one could take away. Through the retreat, I was able to forgive Join us for a weekend of renewal and rejoicing in your marriage. The myself. God has given me a peaceful mind, cleansed my heart and cost is $380 per couple. washed away my guilt. Our Lady of Peace Women Retreat: Sept. 24-26, 2021 For information call/email: Come to renew and strengthen your relationship with our Lord. Take Georgeann: 484-955-4278, [email protected] or time to deepen your faith, in the company of other women who seek Susan: 610-716-4795, [email protected]. All inquiries are more from their faith lives. The theme will be “Deepening Your strictly confidential. Financial aid is offered if needed. Faith in Christ”. Please consider the gift of this weekend retreat for CARDINAL O'HARA CLASS OF 1971 50TH REUNION yourself and other women in your lives. To register, call 610 644- Friday night, October 29, 2021, from 7-11 PM, at the Springfield 0400 or visit www.malvernretreat.com Country Club. The cost: $50.00 per person. Buffet & Music. Cash Private Personal Retreats are now offered at Malvern Retreat Bar. Below is the website for ordering tickets. House. Retreatants are welcome to register for the August 23-27 https://www.cohs.com/apps/pages/50yearreunion program. Retreatants will have the opportunity to celebrate daily Mass, participate in Eucharistic Adoration, and spend time by HOPE IN CHRIST: themselves in silent prayer. There will also be the opportunity for SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR ADDICTIONS spiritual direction, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the Liturgy Seeking solace and spiritual support in the journey towards recovery? Many of the Hours. Please contact Malvern at 610-644-0400 or visit local parishes are offering ways to experience Christ’s extended hand of love www.malvernretreat.com. and mercy in your time of need. Find Catholic resources for addiction for you or your loved one at www.archphila.org/hope Also available for support is Faith-based drug rehab website: ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK www.AddictionCenter.com/Treatment/Faith-Based-Drug-and-Alcohol- We salute the advertisers in our bulletin. This week we thank Rehab DU ~ COMMERCIAL FUNDING www.duqfunding.com “PRO-LIFE” LINES” Please consider using our advertisers’ services and Crisis Pregnancy Resource hotline: 610-626-4006. tell them you saw their ad in our bulletin. Rachel’s Vineyard Post-Abortion healing: 877-467-3463. www.rachelsvineyard.org. A Baby’s Breath 24-hour hotline: 484-580-6436, PRAYER TO END WILDFIRES IN CALIFORNIA www.ababysbreath.org. Dear God, We ask You to protect all those suffering from Delaware County Pregnancy Center: www.dcpchester.org. the wildfires in California. Mother’s Home: 610-583-HOME, www.mothershome.org . • Help those who have lost their homes, to find a place to Pro-Life Union of Delaware County: 610-789-LIFE, www.prolifedelco.org. live.

• Help those who have lost a loved one, to find peace in You HELP WANTED: St. Thomas Monastery, Long-Term Health Care Facility of the Augustinian Friars, located on the campus of • Help those injured, to heal. Villanova University, is looking for a per diem Front Desk • Help all firefighters and first responders, to continue their Receptionist. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering courageous act of service. phone and assisting the Friars with minor requests. Available • Help those searching for a lost family member or friend, to shifts: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2PM – 7PM. Must be able to share find him/her unharmed. filling in for other co-workers at times. Background History Check As we pray together seeking Your intervention, we ask for performed upon application. Applicants must be fully vaccinated rain to pour down on these horrendous wildfires and crush against Covid-19. Annual parking fee of $30.00 required if their destructive power. Our hearts are filled with applicable. Email Lynn Walsh, Office Manager, compassion for all those who are afflicted by this dreadful at [email protected]. natural disaster. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord, Amen. 5-175