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215-884-3252 / [email protected] / www.sainthilaryofpoitiersparish.com NOVEMBER 30, 2014

SUNDAY MASSES 5:00 PM VIGIL SATURDAY 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM AND 12:00 NOON SUNDAY WEEKDAY MASSES 8:00 AM MONDAY-FRIDAY FIRST FRIDAYS 9:00 AM DURING SCHOOL YEAR

(NO MORNING MASS ON SATURDAYS) CONFESSIONS SATURDAY 4:00 PM TO 4:45 PM ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT MONDAY AFTER THE 8:00 AM MASS UNTIL 5:00 PM. SIGN UP SHEETS ARE AT THE DOORS OF THE CHURCH.

As the Season of Advent begins, the Rev. Kevin P. Murray, Pastor Church wants us to ask ourselves, “What do I need to do to be ready to greet the Lord?” Weekend Assistance - Rev. Edward Dixey, OSA Advent is when we wait for some- Permanent - Deacon John K. Hunter thing wonderful to happen, and the wait can Pastor Emeritus - Msgr. J. Carroll be wonderful. too. Try making Advent one week at a time St. Hilary School Principal - Mrs. Eileen Fagan while preparing for the miracle of Christ’s birth. Advent is Music Director - Justin Jue @ jjue@sainthilaryschool. com about Hope. keeps His promises in ways more glorious Director of Religious Education - Mrs. Guna Pantele than we can imagine. “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, Business Manager - Maureen Maher nor the heart of man conceived, what God has prepared for Secretary - Barbara Kulpa those who love him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9) School (215) 887-4520 FEAST OF THE Rectory (215) 884-3252 DECEMBER 8, 2014 Holy Day of Obligation : First and third Sundays of the month. Contact the Sunday, December 7th—NO VIGIL MASS Rectory for more information.

Monday, December 8th 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 7:00 pm MATRIMONY: Couples planning to marry should contact

the Rectory six months before the date desired for the wedding. “WHAT I SAY TO YOU, I Rectory Office Hours: SAY TO ALL: “WATCH!” Monday thru Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM — Mark 13:37 Closed for Lunch: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

St. Hilary of Parish † November 30, 2014/ FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

PASTOR’S CORNER MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK “Be Watchful, Be Alert” Sunday, November 30, 2014 -

Mark 12:33 5:00 PM Vigil Mass - James Melly In the first reading, the prophet pleads with God to 8:00 AM - McErlean and McReynolds Families do something drastic to awaken His people’s spiritual life. It 10:00 AM - Mary Fichera was a time of moral and spiritual indifference, “we have wan- 12:00 NOON - Harry Flynn dered far from your way, oh Lord” rip the heavens open that we become mindful of your ways!” The season of Advent is a time to contemplate how God answered the prophet’s prayer. Monday, December 1 , 2014 - God did something unimaginable – He becomes a little child. 8:00 AM - Leonard Bishop He literally slipped into our skin and became one of us. Our God not only looked down from Heaven to see us,” as the Tuesday, December 2, 2014 Psalmist says, He sees us up close with human eyes. We have 8:00 AM - Jay Nelson been “enriched in every way” Paul reminds. How easy it is to be distracted by a secular world no longer sensitive to God’s Wednesday, December 3 , 2014 - St, , Priest great initiative in Christ. This is why Jesus in the 8:00 AM - Dr. Frank Gregor cries out to us “be watchful, be alert” that we may not go through life failing to appreciate or be thankful for the love Thursday, December 4, 2014 God has brought forth in the birth of Jesus Christ. 8:00 AM - Marjorie Motto 7:00 PM Advent Taize Prayer Service The great poet, Dante, once wrote that the story of Christ- mas is to contemplate “the love that moves the sun and the Friday, December 5, 2014 - FIRST FRIDAY other stars.” We pray, that we will not let this be “another” 9:00 AM - Anna Jones Advent Season. Let it be a Season of great grace and allow - that same love to move our hearts and change our minds. Sunday, December 7, 2014 - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Move our hearts to deepen our personal relationship with the 5:00 PM Sat. Vigil - Mary Morretti Lord. Move our minds to that all our choices and decisions 8:00 AM - Florence Boles will reflect our love for him. 10:00 AM - Rita Nelson 12:00 NOON - T. Haughey, Jr. Happy Advent, (No Vigil Mass on Sunday) Immaculate Conception 12/8 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 5:00 pm Rev. Kevin P. Murray YOU ARE INVITED TO PRAY THE ROSARY AFTER THE MONDAY ADORATION 8:00 AM MASS The Church will be open all day for private adoration and prayer. The day will conclude at 5:00 PM. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- ment is an ancient and rich tradition of the Church. This is a wonder- STEWARDSHIP REPORT ful opportunity to deepen our relationship with Christ present in the TOTAL WEEKLY SUNDAY COLLECTIONS Eucharist. November 24, 2013 November 23, 2014 “Continue to grow in the knowledge and love of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the purpose of Weekly Envelopes $7,275.00 DUE TO AN EARLY time and eternity; it is life; it is happiness in ex- Loose Cash/Checks 754.00 BULLETIN DEADLINE ile. To succeed in it, become a of Total Collection $8,029.00 OUR FIGURES FOR prayer; prayer is the golden chain which binds Cumulative Totals $ 164,759.00 11/23/14 WILL BE us to God, it is the hearth of the divine flame, the PUBLISHED IN OUR nourishment of the inner spirit,” NEXT BULLETIN St. Eymard

We are in need of volunteers throughout the day to Thank you for the many ways you support St. watch 1/2 hour with the Lord in order for the practice to con- Hilary of Poitiers Parish. Your continued time, tinue. Please see the sign up sheets at the doors of the Church. talent and giving are appreciated.

Page 2 /November 30, 2014 160 St. Hilary of Poitiers Parish INCREASED OFFERING/STEWARDSHIP 2014 DAY OF THE SANCTIFICATION OF TREASURE APPEAL ... FOR PRIESTS OF THE Due to an early bulletin deadline the updated figures ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA and parishioner participation numbers for our increased The priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia assemble each offering appeal will be noted in our next issue. year for a day of prayer and reflection on the Sacred Priest- hood. This year our priests will gather with Chaput at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary on 12/1 for the If you have not yet had a chance to respond to the letter 2014 Day of Sanctification for priests. Please pray for all Father Murray sent to your home, please drop it off at the priests of the Archdiocese, especially this weekend and Rectory or in the collection bin at Mass. Thank You. Monday, with the following prayer from the :

Lord our God, who in governing V E N D O R S W A N T E D . . . HILARY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL your people make use of the Tables are available for our annual SHS Christmas ministry of Priests, grant to Festival being held on Saturday, December 6th these men a persevering obedience from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. If you or someone you to your will, so that by their ministry know has a product or craft, please consider selling and life they may gain glory for you at our event. Table space is $25.00. Contact Home and School at [email protected] to reserve a space. in Christ. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit one THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEWARDSHIP God, for ever and ever. Amen You have been very giving with all the extra special collections along with our fundraisers and appeals throughout the year. Your support and financial sacrifices are very much appreciated. God Bless, Father Kevin P. Murray RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Next weekend (12/6 & 7) we will be taking up a second collection for the EAGLES FOOTBALL BLOCK POOL Retirement Fund for Religious. OUR $250.00 WINNER OF WEEK 10 Thank you for remembering those WILL BE ANNOUNCED NEXT WEEK who decided to dedicate themselves to ALONG WITH THE WINNER OF WEEK 11 the religious life to minister God’s teachings. DUE TO AN EARLY PUBLISHING DEADLINE Week 9 BRYNN AND CONNOR WIZ $250.00 Week 8 ROSESYLVIA MC DONALD $250.00 MARRIAGE CONVALIDATIONS Week 7 ALICE LOGAN $250.00 For Catholics a valid sacramental marriage is before a Priest and two wit- nesses in what is called the Forms of Marriage. If you have been married Week 6 THE RAMONO FAMILY $250..00 by a Justice of the Peace or in a Civil Marriage and wish to have your Week 5 HAL FAGAN $250.00 marriage blessed by the Church and be able to return to the sacraments, most especially, the Sacrament of the Eucharist, please call the Rectory at Week 4 THE DRUMM FAMILY $250.00 215-884-3252 and ask to speak to Fr. Murray. Week 3 DON AND MARY HOPKINS $250.00 DO YOU KNOW YOUR TRIBUNAL? Week 2 FENSTERMAKER FAMILY $250.00 The Tribunal is a group of specially qualified Catholics whose responsi- Week 1 OWENS FAMILY $250.00 bility is to come to the help of people who have experienced divorce and who may wish to remarry in the Church. When a divorce occurs, the always seeks to balance two realities. One is the unbreakableness of the bond of marriage. This is God’s law. It cannot be broken by human intervention. On the other hand, the PARISH PRAYER LINE Church is concerned about the spiritual welfare of the people involved. Was To request Parish Prayer Line prayers for a loved one, this a true marriage? Even though a Catholic marriage was celebrated, was friend who is ill, or a service man or woman, please call there perhaps some deficiency in the consent of the parties involved? The Evelyn at (215) 947-4951, Pat at (215) 379-3305 , the annulment procedure addresses this problem. If you are divorced and Rectory at 215-884-3252 or if you would like your name want to marry in the Church or were remarried outside the Catholic Church, removed from this list. Please pray for the following: please contact the Tribunal Office at 222 North l7th Street, Philadelphia, PA Jack Avak Mary Fitzgerald Paris Luckowski 19103. You are welcome to call (215) 587-3750 for further information. Michael Brown Angela Gawin Mary Joe Reaby The National Catholic Bioethics Center offers free email and Felicia Burkhardt William Hartner Arlene Rims-Lloyd telephone consultation service – including 24/7 emergency service – Betty Crosson Mary Jane Hummel Tina Savarino when faced with difficult and pressing decisions concerning the Anthony DeAngelis Michael Kelly Jacalyn Strigle medical care of loved ones from the beginning of life to end of life Father John Deely Bob Kilcoyne Dan Webb issues. All of the Center’s work is done in conformity with the offi- cial teachings of the Catholic Church. Please call anytime at (215) Sarah Koehler 877-2660.

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Please join us for an Advent Tazie Prayer Service. This is a perfect way to help prepare ourselves for the celebration of the birth of Christ. It will be an evening of music, song, meditation, reflection and liturgical readings. DATE: December 4, 2014 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: St. Hilary of Poitiers Church Conducted by our Music Minister Justin Jue and the St. Hilary of Poitiers School Children’s Choir.

PLEASE JOIN US! Share a True Family Experience at our 7:00 PM Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Monday, December 8, 2014....FAMILY EVENING OF PRAYER, CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & HOT CHOCOLATE TO FOLLOW IN THE PARISH CENTER. WHAT A GREAT WAY TO SPEND SOME FAMILY TIME IN THIS SEASON OF ADVENT.

PREPARE FOR THE WORLD WIDE MEET- ADVENT WREATH ING OF FAMILIES! SPECIAL ADVENT MASS A common Advent symbol is the wreath, On the First Sunday of Advent, Archbishop a circle of evergreens with four candles. Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will bless and CIRCLE: We find circles in many images of our faith such as distribute small replicas of the official World wedding rings, halos, round baptismal fonts, the crown of Christ Meeting of Families iconic painting the King, the crown of thorns. Here the circle represents eternity, to every household in attendance. Mass begins at time, community and life. It reminds us of the reign of God and 6:30 pm and will be preceded by a Holy Hour for the sacrifice of Jesus. The circle of the Advent wreath is like a the Family and Confessions at 5:30 pm. All fami- window giving us a glimpse of heaven. Advent prepares us for the wedding banquet in the Kingdom when Christ will come lies and households are invited on Sunday, again. It tells us about birth and re-birth, about God in a mother’s November 30, 2104 at the Cathedral Basilica of womb and a hollowed-out tomb. Our simple wreath soon enough Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. For more will become the thorny crown piercing Jesus’ head, to give us the information, visit PhillyEvang.org/wmof. victor’s crown of eternal life.

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CHRISTMAS CONCERT GREENS: The color green is often associated with nature - the This year, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is combining its seasons that lead trees to lose their greenery in winter, restored in annual Open House and Christmas Concert events on Sunday, the green grass and springtime buds. Using evergreens in the mid- December 7th. Tours of the Seminary begin at 1:00 pm with dle of December is a sign and promise of the new life Christ the last tour beginning at 3:00 pm. Seminarians will guide brings by His birth even in the darkest time of the year. When we visitors through the historic buildings to view sacred art, com- use real greens to decorate our Advent wreaths, we also acknowl- mon areas and Christmas crèches. Refreshments are provided edge that our life on earth is fragile and temporary. after the tours. The CHRISTMAS CONCERT begins at 4:00 pm and is open to the public. Visit www.scs.edu. CANDLES: Light is a primary symbol of Advent. As the days grow shorter, we arrive at the longest night of the year at the winter solstice. We look forward to Christmas, when dark-

ness begins to diminish and the sun remains ever longer

with us. The gradual lighting of additional Advent candles We are pleased to announce that we are now set up for shows our faith in the power of Christ to overcome the “On Line Giving”. It’s Simple, Convenient and growing darkness of our lives. Christ illuminates our lives Secure. You will need to go to our website at... and lights www.sainthilaryofpoitiersparish.com our way on the path to his Kingdom. The four candles and follow the registration steps. mark the days as we keep watch for Christ’s coming.

Page 4/November 30, 2014 160 St. Hilary of Poitiers Parish “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive Since the inception by Saint John Paul II in 1994, The World Meeting of Families has strengthened the sacred bonds of families across the globe. Held every three years and sponsored by the ’s Pontifical Council for the Family, the World Wide Meeting of Fami- lies is the world’s largest Catholic gathering of families. Each World Meeting of Families has a theme that energizes and enli- vens the event while adding great depth of meaning to our understanding of family. The theme of the World Wide Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 is “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive,” emphasizing the impact of the love and life of families on our society. World Meeting of Families Prayer NOVEMBER, 2014 God and Father of us all, THEME: CREATED FOR JOY “Love is Our Mission” because love is our origin and destiny. in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, Created in the image of God, a human being is created for com- you have made us munion, which means that loving God and neighbor is the reason for our existence. Catholics believe these things because of Jesus, your sons and daughters our bedrock and cornerstone. Jesus suffered and yet persevered in in the family of the Church love; he was crucified and yet rose again. In Jesus, we believe that the Creator of the universe became one of us, revealing not only May your grace and love who God is, but also who we are created to be and become. In a help our families world of anxiety and doubt, Jesus is trustworthy. When we follow Jesus, body and soul, even when it hurts and requires sacrifice, we in every part of the world are living lives of integrity, for only in living this way will our lives be united to one another coincide with the reason for our existence. This brings us great joy. We sin and stumble, but the God we meet in Christ is faithful even in fidelity to the Gospel. when we are not. God’s forgiveness is a gift that gives us back to May the example of the Holy Family, ourselves, enabling us to embrace our mission and destiny anew. Catholic sacraments and moral teachings serve this destiny. The with the aid of your Holy Spirit, sacraments are a genuine encounter with Christ, while the moral teachings show what Christ-like love looks like in particular situa- guide all families, especially those tions. Catholic life summons us to heroism and adventure even in most troubled, ordinary daily life. The world is charged with the beauty and grace of God, and neighbors who need our love and kindness are all to be homes of communion and prayer around us. Please keep reading the Love Is Our Mission catechism and to always seek your truth and live in for more! ~ Dr. Christopher C. Roberts, editor, Love is Our Mis- sion Preparatory Catechism your love Did you know? The World Meeting of Families event was estab- Through Christ our Lord. Amen. lished by St. John Paul II in 1994. It is held every three years in cities across the world. 2015 is the first time it will be in the United States. Its goals are (1) to strengthen family bonds and (2) Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us! to give witness to the fundamental role of the family in society. Learn more at WorldMeeting2015.org.

Head and Heart Immersion - THEOLOGY OF THE BODY EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES… Come immerse yourself in a week of study, prayer and retreat taught If your organization has something they would like to appear in by Christopher West. For registration information call 215-302-8200 an upcoming bulletin and it has been approved for publication, ext. 102 and ask to speak with Tess Akre or e-mail [email protected] to register for this week of study, prayer and please submit your information to our Parish Secretary on or before retreat. the following dates: LISTEN TO ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT’S Date of Sunday Bulletin Deadline Submission Date SUNDAY HOMOLIES ON LINE http://archphila.org/archbishop-chaput/homilies/index.htm December 21st Tuesday, December 9th ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA TELEVISION MASS December 28th Monday, December 15th (morning) Watch the Television Mass Sunday mornings at 5:30 am on WPVI-TV - Channel 6. It will be rebroadcast each Sunday January 4th, 2015 December 18th (morning) at 9:00 am DT-2 Channel 6 digital, 10:00 am La Salle Uni. 56 and 5:00 pm DT-2 Channel 6 digital

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SCHOOL NEWS FROM MRS. FAGAN

PLEASE GIVE A BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE…… THANK YOU….THANK YOU….THANK YOU... Our First Red and White Night was a grand success! We are grateful to the Committee who worked very hard to make this new event a wonderful evening! The evening provided the opportunity for new families and veteran families to come together as a com- munity for friendship and fun while raising funds for our children. The Abington Club was filled with Saint Hilary Spirit! It is unique! Once again, the support and concern of our parents never ceases to amaze me! I am blessed this Thanksgiving to be a part of the Saint Hilary Community!

Eucharist “True Gift of Self” The true meaning of the Eucharist, a Gift of Self, was shared by our school on Friday, November 7 at our First Friday Mass and again on Sunday, November 9 when our Third Grade, Choir Members, and Musicians served as the music ministry for our litur- gies. Liturgical music is central to liturgy. Through their talent, our children draw us together to worship unifying us to Christ and each other. We extend our deep gratitude to Mr. Jue and the children for reaching our heart and allowing us to be one voice and one heart in communion with Christ. Again, this is UNIQUE to Saint Hilary of Poitiers and a BLESSING!

Safety Plan Update We have met with the Abington Crisis Management Department to evaluate and update our emergency plan. Over the past few weeks we have held a Practice Lock Down Drill and Lock Out Drill, routine Fire Drills, and will be holding our practice shelter in place this week. The children have done very well with these practice drills. All visitors and parent volunteers in the building during these drills, must participate in the drill and follow the directions given.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES Our Parent Teacher Conferences for Grades 1-8 will be held on November 25 and 26th. We will once again use Sign Up Genius to register for conferences. We look forward to meeting with all of our parents.

Advent Retreat Day for Women ... Journey with Mary… Be- OFFICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES gin preparations for Christmas with the story of Mary as you take time to pray with God’s presence in your own story. This day is designed for AND THE DEAF APOSTOLATE Catholic women of all ages seeking to enter into the season of Advent Partners in Faith Formation of Children with ASD,IDD and more reflectively. The day includes Mass and Lunch. Come join us on Other Disabilities: Parents of children with disabilities are Sunday, December 7th from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Provincialate of invited to attend this mini-conference on January 24, 2015 fo- the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer , 521 Moredon Road Huntingdon cused on the religious education of children with special needs. Valley, PA 19006. Space is limited – please RSVP by December 5th. It will beheld at Gwynedd Mercy University from 8:30 am to Free will offering gratefully accepted. It is Sponsored by the Sisters of 12:30 pm. National, regional and local leaders in the fields of the Holy Redeemer. Please contact Sr. Ana Dura, CSR or Sr. Katharina disability and faith formation will present keynote and break- Maria at 215-914-4109. out sessions geared to DRE’s, Catechists, parents and clergy. For information contact: [email protected] or call ADVENT GIVING TREE 215-587-3530. To register on line go to: Saint Hilary Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is presenting http://archphila.org/evangelization/PCPD/pcpd.php its annual Giving Tree Project, benefiting Birthright in Fox Chase and St. Katharine Drexel Food/Clothing Center in Chester. Decorated trees will be placed at the front and back entrances of the Church starting the FREE HEALTH SEMINARS AT JEANES HOSPITAL first weekend in Advent. Tags on these trees will list items which were Peripheral Artery Disease and the Importance of requested by Birthright or St. Katharine’s. Please take a tag, purchase the Your Vascular Health will be presented on Monday, item, and return the tag and the UNWRAPPED gift in a clear December 1st from 7:00 to 8:30 pm with Frank Schmieder, MD plastic bag by DECEMBER 14th. Your response to this project in speaking on the subject. past years has been extraordinary. We truly are most grateful for taking All seminars will be held at the Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse on time to remember someone less fortunate. We appreciate you wanting to the Jeanes Hospital campus. Space is limited. Call 215-728-4861 or wrap your gift, but it helps us out by being able to separate them by age you are welcome to email: [email protected] and type of gift. This act of kindness will certainly be reflected on the face of the child/person who has a gift to open on Christmas! SAINT BASIL ACADEMY PRESENTS WANTED: A FEW GOOD MEN... St. Basil’s will be hold- ing auditions for their upcoming show Legally Blonde on Monday, 12/15 and Tuesday 12/16 at 3:15 pm in the audito- LAST CHANCE to sign up for rium. Contact [email protected] HS CYO ARCHBISHOP WOOD PRESENTS THE MUSICAL BASKETBALL ...Boys and Girls grades 9 MEET ME IN ST LOUIS ON Friday 12/5 @ 7:30 PM, Satur- day, 12/6 @ 7:30 pm, and Sunday, 12/7 at 2:00 pm. Reserved through 12. Contact Bob Lattanzi by text at 215-833- seating is $12.00 and $8.00 general admission. For tickets: 2535 ASAP. [email protected]. Come out and enjoy a great show!

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