PAGE 4 RESUMED SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY St. Mary Catholic Church ity of achieving indulgences for the faithful departed to lovely handmade chaplets for sale. The cost is 140 W. Hector St; Conshohocken, PA 19428 any particular day during the whole month of November, $10. Each comes with a laminated novena prayer Resumed Sixth Sunday after Epiphany November 15, 2020 for the same total of eight days, but not necessarily con- card. You can order chaplets by emailing her at jelski- tiguous days. The usual rules for plenary indulgences [email protected], or by calling or texting (610) 858- Schedule apply, namely, to go to confession at least seven days 0417. before or after, to receive the Holy , to have the Sunday Mass ST. MARY POLISH AMERICAN SOCIETY RAFFLE interior disposition of complete detachment from sin, 8:30 a.m.—Low even venial sin, and to pray for the intentions of the Holy Please consider supporting the St. Mary Polish American 11:00 a.m.—High (Low Mass in summer) Society Raffle. The raffle will feature $10,000 in prizes Father. Only one plenary indulgence can be gained a day. 1:00 p.m.—Low paid out to seven winning tickets and will be broken Daily Mass: SOCIAL DISTANCING AFTER MASS down as follows: Monday 7:15 a.m. St. Mary Church has received direction from the Arch- 1st Prize: $5,000 3rd Prize: $1,000 Tuesday 7:15 a.m. Wednesday 7:15 a.m. & 12:05 p.m. diocese regarding masks while socializing. Masks are 2nd Prize: $2,000 Four $500 prizes only required to be worn outdoors if social distancing is Thursday 7:15 a.m. Tickets are $50 each. A total of 500 tickets will be sold. Friday 12:05 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. not possible. Please keep a distanced amount of space Raffle proceeds support our mission of promoting Polish between members of different families while socializing Simple Exposition heritage in Montgomery County, PA and the restoration of the Blessed Sacrament outside. of St. Mary Catholic Church. Monday-Thursday 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. 2021 MASS BOOK– NOW OPEN The drawing will be held on Sunday, December 13, Friday 5:30-6:20 p.m. The Public Mass Intention Book for the year 2021 is now 2020. Winner does not need to be present. To purchase Saturday 8:00-9:00 a.m. open. Mass Intention envelopes are available in the ves- tickets, please contact Dorothy Swedkowski at 610-630- Confessions tibule for use. Please fill out all applicable sections and 0861 or email us at [email protected]. Tickets Mon-Thurs and Sat 6:45a.m– 7:05a.m. include your contact information. Envelopes may be put are also available for purchase in the St. Mary Rectory. Wed & Fri-11:30 a.m. in the collection basket, in the box next to the candles, or Please contact the secretaries at jean.stmary1 Friday 6:00-6:15 p.m. you may come in person or mail it to the Parish Office. @gmail.com or [email protected], or call the Sunday 30 min. before Mass Please note: There is a limit of 10 Masses per family. rectory at 610-717-3972, or stop by in person. Devotions to Our Lady of Czestochowa The Mass stipend is $10/ Mass. ROSARY INTENTION: PRIVATE AND PUBLIC POLISH FOOD FOR SALE– DEC 12 & 13 Fr. Gismondi is asking all parishioners to include the fol- Sun. Nov 15 Resumed 6th Sunday after Epiphany, II Class Fr. Gismondi, FSSP, Pastor Sacraments St. Mary Polish American Society is taking orders for lowing intention for their personal rosaries: 8:30 A.M. +Giglia & Gerardo Schiavina [email protected] Polish Christmas food items including babkas (Cheese or A person must be a registered and 11:00 A.M. Pro Populo 1. St. Mary will be able to purchase the property from practicing parishioner of St. Mary 1:00 P.M. Private Intention Cinnamon Crumb) for $15 each; pierogi (potato, potato St. Matthew. Fr. Kick, FSSP, Parochial Vicar Church to receive the Sacraments cheese or sauerkraut) for $9 per dozen; kiełbasa for $5 [email protected] of Baptism and Marriage here. Mon. Nov 16 St. Gertrude the Great, III Class per pound. Blessed opłatki (Polish Christmas ) are 2. St. Mary will become a personal parish. 7:15 A.M. +Traci Crozier Lisa Knutson, Music Director Please find parish registration available for a donation as well. Pick-up will be Satur- Public Rosaries said at St. Mary will also carry this in- [email protected] forms in the vestibule or contact Tues. Nov 17 St. Gregory the Wonderworker, III Class day, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13. To place food orders, tention. the office with any questions. 7:15 A.M. +Alexandra Kohfeldt please email [email protected] or call Dorothy St. Mary Rectory Office Hours: OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP BAPTISM Wed. Nov 18 Dedication of the Basilicas of SS. Monday- Friday: 9am - 4pm Swedkowski at 610-630-0861. Peter & Paul, III Class An image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help has been set up [email protected] To schedule, please contact one of the priests. ST. ANDREW’S CHRISTMAS NOVENA– in the sanctuary. Fr Gismondi asks all parishioners to [email protected] 7:15 A.M. +Grace Ann Flanagan 12:05 P.M. +John Batista CHAPLETS FOR SALE pray for her intercession for our parish. Specifically he MARRIAGE www.stmarylatinmass.com Thur. Nov 19 St. Elizabeth of Hungary, III Class “It is piously believed that whoever recites the novena asks the parish to request that: A meeting with one of the priests 7:15 A.M. Boothman Family prayer fifteen times a day from the feast of St Andrew 1) No parishioners would get ill or die by the coronavi- must be made at least six months St Mary Catholic Church is non- until will obtain what is asked.” rus. prior to the proposed wedding Fri. Nov 20 St. Felix of Valois, III Class territorial quasi-parish established day. To schedule, please contact 12:05 P.M. +Holy Souls The Saint Andrew Christmas Novena is an ideal Advent by Archbishop Chaput for the pas- 2) St Mary Church would be able remain open, one of the priests. 6:30 P.M. +Jude Wargo novena for both individuals and families, as it focuses 3) And that the epidemic would quickly pass. toral care of the faithful of the Arch- our attention on the anticipation of the birth of the Christ diocese who are attached to the Ex- Sat. Nov 21 Presentation of the BVM, III Class In 1918 during the Spanish Influenza epidemic the pastor traordinary Form of the liturgy. child. Although it is not technically related to St. An- 7:15 A.M. Jason Vietdang of St Peter’s church in Philadelphia, which has the Autumn H. Dane drew, the novena is begun on his feast day, and therefore 9:00 A.M. Shrine of St John Neumann, asked Our Lady of Perpet- it is called “The Saint Andrew Novena.” St. Mary Catholic Church is staffed by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Sun. Nov 22 24th & Last Sunday after Pentecost, II Class ual Help to spare the parishioners from the flu. St Pe- 8:30 A.M. +Angela & Graziano Fabiano If you are interested in purchasing a St. Andrew Chaplet Peter (FSSP), a Society of Apostolic Life approved by Pope John ter’s was one of the few churches that was able to remain Paul II in 1988 to offer Extraordinary Form of the Latin Rite of the 11:00 A.M. Pro Populo for use during the Christmas Novena, Regina Jelski has open during the epidemic and no parishioners died of the Mass and the Sacraments according to the liturgical books of 1962. 1:00 P.M. Private Intention RESUMED SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY PAGE 2 RESUMED SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY PAGE 3 R ESUMED S IXTH S UNDAY AFTER E PIPHANY grapes, oranges, fresh vegetables - two heads or pack- following link. ages, tomatoes (12 or so), vinegar and oil, butter and EPISTLE (1 Thessalonians 1: 2-10) Brethren: We give themselves relate of us what manner of entering in we https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0945a8ad2ea02- eggs, milk, yogurts, oatmeal, fresh herbs, bottled waters, thanks to God always for you all, making a remembrance had unto you; and how you turned to God from idols to annual cheese - all types, bagels/ sandwich breads/ wraps / of you in our prayers without ceasing, being mindful of serve the living and true God, and to wait for His Son Workers are to bring: work gloves, rakes, shovels, leaf bread, deli rolls for sandwiches, ingredients to make the work of your faith and labor and charity, and of the from heaven (whom He raised up from the dead), , blowers, edgers, chain saws, power washers, weed homemade , Nesquick, Crisco, saurkraut, tomato enduring of the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ before God who hath delivered us from the wrath to come. whackers, wheel barrows, pole saws, chain saws, and sauce - marinara, pasta, different types of soup broth, and our Father: knowing, brethren beloved of God, your hand shovels. (Please put name on ALL tools) GOSPEL (Matthew 13: 31-35) At that time Jesus spoke hummus, hot sauce, lemon juice, juices, salsa and corn election: for our Gospel hath not been unto you in word to the multitudes this parable: The kingdom of heaven is Please contact Mike Treacy at 215 -659-7922 or dtrea- only, but in power also, and in the Holy Spirit, and in chips, beans and rice, granola, graham crackers, Her- like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and shey chocolate & chocolate chips, brownie mix, nuts - [email protected] if you plan to attend and Debbie much fullness, as you know what manner of men we have sowed in his field: which is the least indeed of all seeds: Treacy at (c) 215-485-3784 regarding food dona- been among you for your sakes. And you became follow- different types, Irish Spring Soap (bars), laundry deter- but when it is grown up, it is greater than all herbs and gent, bleach, Windex, paper towels and toilet paper, Pu- tions. We will need a total count of all the attendees. ers of us and of the Lord, receiving the word in much becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and dwell rina- dog chow . They are also in need of flowers for the CHORISTERS WARD 1 TO SING NOV 22 tribulation, with joy of the Holy Spirit: so that you were in the branches thereof. Another parable He spoke to altar. made a pattern to all that believe in Macedonia and in them: The kingdom of heaven is like to leaven, which a The Choristers "Ward 1", which is the foundations and Achaia. For from you was spread abroad the word of the woman took and hid in three measures of meal, until the Please follow the link below to sign up to bring items basics singing group, will sing on Sunday November 22 Lord, not only in Macedonia and in Achaia, but also in whole was leavened. All these things Jesus spoke in par- for the sisters. Items can be brought this Saturday to the at the 11:00AM Mass. Due to Archdiocesan guidelines every place your faith, which is towards God, is gone ables to the multitudes: and without parables He did not Carmel Clean Up (see announcement below). Note: for reducing numbers to small groups, this group was forth, so that we need not to speak any thing. For they speak to them: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken items for the sisters are at the bottom of the sign-up and not able to sing for All Saints. We have a total number are marked with: FOOD FOR SISTERS of 48 children involved in this year's Chorister program, THIS WEEK AT ST. MARY CHURCH UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0945a8ad2ea02- which consists of 4 different classes. If your child (age annual 7-14) is interested in joining us next semester, please Wed Nov 18 Adult Conversion & Catechism Class Thurs Nov 26 Thanksgiving Day: Please contact Debbie Treacy at (c) 215-485-3784 re- contact director Lisa Knutson at [email protected] 7PM Rectory Classroom 7:15AM Low Mass garding food donations. MUSIC ANNOUNCEMENT– SEEKING STRING PLAYERS Sat Nov 21 Stella Maris Maidens– After 9AM Mass 9:00AM Low Mass ANNUAL CARMEL GARDEN CLEANUP-SAT. NOV 21 FOR CHRISTMAS EVE Sat Dec 5 Rorate Mass: 5:30AM Men and mature boys (who don't need supervision) are The soloist for today's Offertory is parishioner Evan BUILDING FUND COLLECTION—TODAY needed for the annual fall cleanup inside the Carmelite Thomas, bass. We are grateful for his generosity, and all Tues Dec 8 Immaculate Conception of our music volunteers! Currently, we are seeking On the third Sunday of the month the parish takes a Monastery garden, located at 66th and Broad Sts., Phila. 7:15AM Low Mass string players (especially violinists) for Christmas Eve Building Fund collection at all Masses. Donations to the Ladies are needed to serve breakfast and lunch, keep the Midnight Mass. If you are interested, please contact Lisa Building Fund should be a gift in addition to the regular beverages hot, and clean up dishes, as well as for clean- Knutson at [email protected]. Ad majorem Dei collection. Special envelopes are available at the en- The Maidens will meet on Saturday, Nov 21. Young la- ing around the Carmel. The event will start with 8 AM gloriam! trance of the church that can be used in the general col- dies ages 7 through 18 are invited to join us starting with Mass followed by a potluck breakfast. Work will begin Eucharistic Adoration and the 9 AM Mass. New mem- lection at any time during the month. promptly after breakfast. The sisters will provide a pot PLENARY INDULGENCES FOR THE HOLY SOULS bers are welcome at any time. For more information, of soup and bread for lunch, but workers may bring a A plenary indulgence, applicable only to the Poor Souls, FR. GISMONDI OUT OF TOWN– THROUGH NOV 19 please contact Florence Sevold at stellamarismaid- brown bag lunch. Beverages will be provided through- is granted to those who visit a cemetery and pray for the Fr. Gismondi will continue to be out of town through [email protected]. out the day. We are asking everyone to donate breakfast departed. This year, the faithful can transfer the possibil- Thursday, November 19. JUVENTUTEM POTLUCK AND COMPLINE– NOV 21 and/or lunch items. Please sign up to bring food at the NEW SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE– STARTING DEC 6 All young adults over 18 are invited to Juventutem THE CELEBRATION OF THE SACRED LITURGY DURING THE PENNSYLVANIA GREEN PHASE Beginning Sunday December 6, the Sunday Mass sched- Philadelphia's Potluck and Compline this Saturday No- AND THE ARCHDIOCESAN OPEN PHASE The directives given by the Archdiocese for the open “green” phase are as follows: ule will be shifted as follows: vember 21. The evening begins with a potluck dinner in  The faithful continue to be dispensed by the Archbishop from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation until fur- 8:00AM– Low Mass with organ the church hall at 6:00 PM. There will be a short talk ther notice. Several weeks notice will be provided as to when the obligation will be reinstated. If you are sick or experiencing symptoms please given at 8:00PM and we will conclude the evening in the do not attend. 9:15-10:15AM– Catechism church with sung Compline at 8:30. For more informa-  Everyone (except those 2 years of age and younger) attending Mass is strongly encouraged to wear a face covering or mask throughout the cele- 10:30AM– High Mass tion about Juventutem and to sign up for potluck, email bration of Mass and the other Sacraments. The face covering or mask should be removed for the reception of Holy Communion. 1:00PM– Low Mass us at [email protected] or find us on Face-  Social distancing should be observed between members of different households.  In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, houses of worship may be occupied up to 75% during the green phase. This allows for ample transition time between the second book @juventutemphl.  At this point in time, the faithful are not to sing inside the church. and third Mass. Please note that this also changes the OOD TEMS EEDED FOR ARMEL ISTERS F I N C S ADDITIONAL ST. MARY DIRECTIVES Catechism class time. The Sisters of the Philadelphia Carmelite Monastery are  People wearing masks should sit towards the front of the church. If you are not wearing a mask, please let those wearing masks receive Com- STELLA MARIS MAIDENS – NOV 21 in need of the following items: munion first.  Usual Sunday attendance is below the 75% capacity limit. Therefore, we will not be taping off pews, but ask that you please continue to social