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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 136 Saxer Avenue, Springfield, Pa 19064 610-543-0848 (fax) 610-604-0283 www.sfaparish.org [email protected]. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL 610-543-0546 PASTOR WEEKEND ASSISTANT IN RESIDENCE IN RESIDENCE Rev. Matthew J. Tralies Rev. J. A. Grant Rev. Joseph J. Meehan Rev. Henry J. McKee Deacon W. Timothy Baxter Deacon James Kane STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP NELSON J. PÉREZ seventeenth Sunday in ordinary time 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 Eucharist. 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 Virgin 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 Michael 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 Moses, 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 Daniel 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 David 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. SFA CYO is the recipient of the United Way under the Honor CatholicPhilly.com sends its free newsletter — containing Option Plan. Your donation supports our activities for youth of our local, national and world Catholic news, messages of parish. If you wish to support the CYO, please indicate: Archbishop Nelson Perez, photography, podcasts, and CYO/ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI/SPRINGFIELD #7046 SFA CYO inspiring feature stories — each week via email. Stay up to date with the latest Catholic news and commentary by signing PRO-LIFE RADIO up today — just fill out the fields below and click Pro Life America Radio initiated its first show on Thursday, “Subscribe.” And we won’t share your information with a February 25, 2016. 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