Saint Bede the Venerable Founded 1965 1071 Holland Road • Holland, PA 18966 Web Site: www.st-bede.org Pastor Rev. Monsignor John C. Marine Parochial Vicar Rev. Thomas D. O’Donald Weekend Assistant Rev. Bryan J. Kerns, OSA Seminarian Mr. Henry Graebe Parish Office 215-357-5720 Fax Number 215-396-0704 Office Manager Barbara Rogowski Communications/Scheduling Patrick McNally Secretaries/Receptionists Debbie McDermott Kathleen Mercurio Safe Environment Cathleen M. Lynskey Music Director Susan DiFlorio Facilities Manager Richard Bergen Parish Pastoral Council Email: Eucharistic & Devotional Celebrations [email protected] (During the current pandemic, all state & archdiocesan regulations are in effect) Religious Education/C.C.D. Vigil Mass (Saturday Evening): 5:30PM 215-357-2130 Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:00AM, & 12:30PM Director. Religious Education Weekday Masses (Monday through Friday): 6:30 & 9:00AM Carole Obrokta Saturday Mass & Miraculous Medal Novena: 8:30AM Administrative Assistant Holy Days (Except Christmas & New Year's) Vigil Mass: 5:30PM Landra Cunningham Holy Day Masses: 6:30, 9:00AM, 5:30PM, & 7:30PM Parish Youth Ministry Sacrament of Reconciliation (Saturday): 4:00 to 5:00PM 215-357-5113 Parish Rosary (Tuesday). 7PM Youth Ministry Coordinator Adoration Chapel (Temporarily in the Daily Mass Chapel) Maritza Carmona-Kelly Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 9:00pm / Sunday: 1:30pm to 9:00pm Parish Outreach Ministry 215-357-4113 Sacramental Sponsorship - For letters of eligibility, one must be a registered member of the Parish Nurse parish for six months or more (a reference letter from your previous parish will be accepted). Please contact the Parish Office five days in advance. Kris Ingle Baptism - Usually celebrated on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, at 1:30pm. MANDATORY Pre-Jordan Classes are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month, St. Katharine Drexel at 12:15pm. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - please call the Parish Office to make Regional School arrangements (215-357-5720). 215-357-4720 Marriage - Saturday weddings are 10:00AM, 12:00 Noon, & 2:00 PM. It is Diocesan policy that arrangements must be made AT LEAST 6 MONTHS prior to the Principal wedding. Information on Marriage Instructions can be obtained from the priests. For Laura Clark information on music, call Susan DiFlorio at 215-891-0869. Advancement Director Anointing of the Sick - In case of serious illness (or advanced age), please call the priests. Alicia Figueroa Hospital cases should contact the Chaplain, but the Parish Office should be Grade School Secretaries notified so one of the priests may visit the patient. Debra Guarino Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays 4 PM to 5 PM, or by appointment with a priest. Kathleen Young NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN (SUBJECT TO SPACE AVAILABILITY) MUST BE AT THE RECTORY BY MONDAY, 12:00 NOON. July 5, 2020 1 St. Bede 103 “Come to me all you who labor or are burdened; and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11: 28 A Message From Your Pastor Scripture Readings My Dear Parishioners, for Next Sunday Fifteenth Sunday On June 26, Governor Wolf announced the “Green in Ordinary Time Phase” of reopening the Commonwealth and the five counties July 12, 2020 of the Archdiocese. In light of that announcement, the Archdi- Isaiah 55: 10-11 ocese has provided its own guidelines for the celebration of Psalm 65: 10-14 the Sacred Liturgy during this phase. Those guidelines were Roman 8: 18-23 not available at the time of publication for last week’s bulletin, Matthew 13: 1-23 or 13: 1-9 The Gospel is the well‐known story of the sower Rev. Monsignor so I am sharing some highlights with you in this week’s John C. Marine and the seed. Oen when we hear this story, we column. think about who among us is the rocky ground, or whether the seed has fallen on the path or among A general point that was in the guidelines was that the faithful continue to be the thorns in our own lives. But it may be that the dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Gospel is about God’s lavish generosity—the seed Obligation until further notice. However for the spiritual and pastoral benefit of of God’s word is flung everywhere, and it takes root in unexpected places, and bears fruit far the faithful, several week’s notice will be provided as to when the obligation beyond usual expectaons. Isaiah says as much will be reinstituted. when he says God’s word will not return void. Let us make our hearts ready to receive the abundant Although the obligation to attend Mass is suspended at this time, parishion- and ferle word of God. ers are nonetheless encouraged to keep the Lord’s Day holy, with prayer and reflection, along with the possible viewing of a livestreamed Mass, whether the Adoration Chapel one coming from St. Bede, or EWTN Catholic Network, or some other platform. Those who are ill or compromised due to health conditions are not to Altar Candle Dedication July 6-12, 2020 come to church. Likewise those who are at risk are not to exercise liturgical In memory of Joseph Brady ministries at this time. Req. by his brothers & sisters The guidelines for the “Green Phase” state that according to the norms set 2021 dates are also now available! by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for houses of worship: Facemasks are Just come into the Parish Office. strongly encouraged for all participants from age two and up. Social distancing Candle dedications are a $30 donation for the week. of six feet (except for families sitting together) must be maintained. Likewise sanitation with disinfectant must happen after each celebration of Mass in the Sunday Altar Flower Dedications church and in our restrooms. We are also asked to make sure that high-risk Altar Flower Dedications are available through the touching areas such as door handles, hand rails, etc. be sanitized at the same summer and fall, into Advent. Donation is $45 per time. altar side ($90 for both sides). Please contact the I am happy to say that we are compliant with these norms, thanks to the Parish Office for more details. generous and courageous assistance of so many ushers, greeters, extraordinary ministers, and parish staff. If you would like to view the Archdiocesan Remember, you can access the Mass guidelines for the green phase in their entirety, simply access them at for this Sunday at St. Bede Church archphila.org. At the same time I thank all of you, my parishioners, for your online by 9:30am by going to our website (www.st-bede.org), or our adherence to these guidelines, as we all continue to work our way together Facebook page. through this unprecedented crisis, and live our Catholic life in peace, hope, and safety. th Finally, I hope that you have enjoyed the 4 of July weekend, in whatever Nightly Rosary to End Coronavirus form it took this year. Together let us pray for our country during this very Each evening at 8 PM! turbulent moment in time. I hope the Independence Day Prayer I posted on The Rosary Campaign for an End to the page 3 of this bulletin expresses your sentiments, as it does mine. Coronavirus continues each night at 6:00 PM in Spanish and 8:00 PM in English. During the May God bless you, month of May, we encourage you to pray the rosary with the specific intention of vocations. For additional details on these powerful pray- er opportunities, visit phillyevang.org/rosary/ "There is no problem, I tell you, no matter “My past, O Lord, to Your mercy, how difficult it is, that we cannot solve by the My present to Your love. prayer of the Holy Rosary." My future to Your Providence.” -Sister Lucia St. Pio of Pietrelcina July 5, 2020 2 St. Bede 103 Our Mosaic is Finished! An Independence Day Prayer Everlasting God of Righteousness and Grace, As our nation celebrates this Independence Day weekend, Remind us of our complete dependence upon You. As we face so many important issues, We look to You for Your wisdom and mercy, Revealed to us in Your Son, Jesus. On this day, we ask you to keep this nation Above, the arsan from Italy stands proudly with his finished creaon of Padre Pio, which will soon grace the southern face of our Bell and all nations under Your care. Tower. It will be delivered to us soon, and installed. Thank you to That we may be peoples who are at peace, everyone who donated and made this all happen! And who are a blessing to others on this earth. Grant our elected officials wisdom That they may lead us to fulfill the final words Of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Namely, that we become a nation Where liberty and justice for all, Regardless of race, nationality or religion, Is not words alone, But a reality. We lift up to You, all who serve in our Armed Forces As well as all those in our community Going on Vacation? Find a Mass Online! Who put their lives in jeopardy to protect and to save others. Taking a trip this summer doesn’t mean that you have to In these very troubled times. take a vacation from worship. Whether you are down the May we be vigilant, to see not just what divides us, shore or anywhere around the world, making Sunday Mass a But what unites us. And to not forget, part of your vacation planning is as easy as your computer or as we enumerate the faults of our country, phone.