ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OF THE MODERATOR OF THE CURIA 222 North Seventeenth Street ● Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-1299 Telephone (215) 587-4507 ● Fax (215) 587-4545
MAY PRIESTS’ MAILING FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA TABLE OF CONTENTS
a.) Office of the Archbishop Letter from Archbishop Chaput re: the Catholic Campaign for Human Development pg. 2 Letter from Archbishop Chaput re: the Peter’s Pence Collection pg. 3 Fortnight for Freedom – Parish Plan pg. 4-5 The Year of Faith and the Holy Eucharist – Corpus Christi – June 2, 2013 pg. 6 Letter from Archbishop Chaput re: 2013 Catholic Women’s Conference and 2014 Man Up Philly pg. 7 Men’s Spirituality Conference
b.) Office of Auxiliary Bishop McIntyre Letter from Bishop McIntyre re: Year of Faith Walking Pilgrimage pg. 8
c.) Office of the Moderator of the Curia Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary: Expanding Camilla Hall by Gratitude & Grace pg. 10
d.) Office for Clergy Priest Notes – May 2013 pg. 11-16
e.) Secretariat for Catholic Education Office for Catechetical Formation Memo re: Catechesis & Catechetical Formation pg. 17-18 Flyer re: Orientation Days for “New” Directors/Coordinators/Administrators of Parish pg. 19 Religious Education Sponsored by the Office for Catechetical Formation
f.) Office for Financial Services Memo to Pastors re: Collection Dates for 2014 pg. 20-21
g.) Office for General Services and Office for Closures Letter re: Ecclesiastical Exchange Program at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary pg. 22
h.) Secretariat for Evangelization Office for Black Catholics Flyer re: “Need 2 Grow” Gospel Revival pg. 23
Office for Life, Family and Laity Information Packet [English and Spanish] re: Word of Life May 2013 pg. 24-29 Information Packet [English and Spanish] re: Word of Life June 2013 pg. 30-35
Department for Pastoral Care for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Apostolate Event Flyer re: Be Not Afraid Peer Ministry Training pg. 36-37
Pontifical Mission Societies May 2013 Update from the Pontifical Mission Societies pg. 38
Office for Divine Worship Update from the Office for Divine Worship May 2013 pg. 39-43 Liturgy Primer 2013 for Priests, Deacons, Liturgical Ministers, etc. pg. 44 Flyer re: Vision of Initiation Ministry for Priests, Deacons and Directors of Religious Education pg. 45
May 2013
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In one of his first public statements, our Holy Father Pope Francis addressed fraternal delegates of various Christian Churches and Ecclesial Communities as well as representatives of a number of non-Christian religions who had attended his inauguration mass. He told them that their presence was a tangible sign of cooperation for the common good of humanity, and reminded them of the mutual “responsibility that we all bear to this our world, to all of creation, which we should love and protect. And we can do much for the good of the poorest, of the weak and suffering, to promote justice and reconciliation, to build peace.” (VIS, March 20, 2013).
Pope Francis has repeatedly expressed his deep concern for the poor in these early days of his pontificate, and is clearly committed to inspiring us all as Catholics to do whatever we can to assist all people to experience living conditions worthy of the dignity of the human person. For over 40 years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development has demonstrated the Church’s solidarity with the poor in our country, funding thousands of local community organizations that work to alleviate poverty and promote integral human development. These groups, composed primarily of low-income people, actively engage the poor and disadvantaged to participate in organized efforts that address the root causes of poverty. Funded projects are often creative collaborations of individuals of all faiths which represent that “tangible sign of cooperation for the common good of humanity” that our Holy Father so urgently exhorts us to be engaged in.
Each year the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sponsors a nationwide collection in support of the Catholic Church’s longstanding efforts to reduce poverty by addressing its root causes. In the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the annual collection will take place on the weekend of July 6 and 7, 2013. Funds collected support anti-poverty projects across the country and in the communities and neighborhoods of our own region that enable our less fortunate brothers and sisters to become agents of their own progress and human development. (For more information on the good work that CCHD funds, visit the USCCB-sponsored website at: www.povertyusa.org)
Over 40 million Americans live in poverty today, and in challenging economic times such as these, the adverse impact on the poor is even more dramatic. Through your contribution to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, you assist your neighbors near and far in breaking the cycle of poverty and achieving the dignity of self-reliance in their pursuit of a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities. On their behalf, I express my appreciation and ask God’s blessing upon you for your generous response to this appeal.
Sincerely in Christ,
+Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Archbishop of Philadelphia
Please share this letter with your parishioners on the weekend of June 29th and 30th. The CCHD collection is to be taken up the following weekend of July 6th and 7th and collection remittal should be made payable to ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA and sent to: Office of Accounting Services, 222 N. 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. June 23, 2013
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
There are many places around the globe where the Church struggles to be a visible sign of charity, but thankfully, the Holy Father is the pilgrim of charity for Catholics everywhere. In poor dioceses where many are dependent on the Church for social and pastoral support; in regions where Catholics are persecuted for their faith; and in nations overloaded with refugees and victims of war and natural disasters, the works done by the Holy Father help the Church extend charity to those most in need.
This special appeal gives us the opportunity to be pilgrims of charity around the world. Our gifts to this annual Collection help the Holy Father strengthen dioceses, religious orders, and struggling communities of faith when they need it most. This year the Peter’s Pence Collection will be taken at all Masses on the weekend of June 29 and June 30, 2013.
Many who struggle to survive rely on pilgrims of charity to assist them through their difficulties. Please give generously to the Collection and know that in doing so, you become a pilgrim of charity around the globe.
Gratefully and with best wishes in Jesus Christ,
+Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Archbishop of Philadelphia
(Please communicate the contents of this letter to your parishioners in the most appropriate manner on the weekend of June 22 and June 23, 2013; the collection is taken up the following weekend of June 29 and June 30, 2013. For additional information and/or promotional materials regarding this collection, please visit the USCCB Website at http://www.usccb.org/catholic-giving/opportunities-for-giving/peters-pence/. Collection remittals should be made payable to the ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA and sent to the Office for Financial Services, 222 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.)
OFFICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP OFFICE FOR LIFE, FAMILY AND LAITY ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA
THE SECOND FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM June 21 to July 4, 2013
ALL CLERGY AND FAITHFUL OF THE ARCHDIOCESE ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN SOME WAY
Last year, in the statement, Our First, Most Cherished Liberty (April 2012), the USCCB’s Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty announced the first Fortnight for Freedom – a call to fourteen days of prayer, action, and study for religious freedom in the United States and abroad.
Recognizing that we still face many challenges to religious liberty, in December 2012, the U.S. Bishops announced that they would be promoting another Fortnight for Freedom in 2013. This year, the Fortnight for Freedom has great importance due to the following:
o First, the Supreme Court’s rulings on same‐sex “marriage,” which could have grave implications for religious freedom, will almost certainly issue right around the Fortnight.
o Second, by the time of the Fortnight, the effective date of the HHS mandate—August 1, 2013—will be scarcely a month away, and the Administration’s decision on the shape of a final rule will likely be imminent. And unfortunately, as we now know after extensive study and analysis of the latest proposal, we are still far from receiving the relief we need through the regulatory process.
o Third, the success of a second Fortnight is essential to perpetuating a new movement for religious freedom, highlighting the full range of ongoing religious freedom issues, here and abroad, and in so many other areas of law, such as immigration, adoption, and disaster relief.
The Second Fortnight for Freedom begins the day before the Memorial of Saint John Fisher and Saint Thomas More, June 21, 2013, and concludes on Independence Day, July 4, 2013.
THE SECOND FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA
Once again, the observance of The Second Fortnight for Freedom, June 21 through to July 4, 2013, will be parish-based in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. All pastors, parish priests and deacons, along with those associated with them in the preparation of the Sacred Liturgy during these fourteen days, are encouraged to make use of the following ways to observe The Second Fortnight for Freedom.
• Use a petition in the Prayer of the Faithful each day at Mass, such as: For the protection of conscience rights and religious liberty, that all people of good will may work together against the increasing threats to these fundamental rights. • Encourage the daily praying of the Rosary after Mass, as part of parish meetings, and in homes for the protection of Religious Freedom. • Encourage adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament for the protection of Religious Freedom. • Encourage the inclusion of this prayer for religious liberty in all meetings and assemblies in parishes.
Prayer for Religious Liberty
Almighty God, Father of all nations, for freedom you have set us free in Christ Jesus (Gal 5:1).
We praise and bless you for the gift of religious liberty, the foundation of human rights, justice and the common good.
Grant to our leaders the wisdom to protect and promote our liberties.
By your grace may we have the courage to defend them, for ourselves and for all those who live in this blessed land.
We ask this through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, our patroness, and in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, with whom you live and reign, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
An additional prayer and related resources for The Second Fortnight for Freedom can be found at: http://usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/fortnight-for-freedom/fortnight-freedom- prayer-resources.cfm. The following website provides reflection materials in English and Spanish for The Second Fortnight for Freedom: http://usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/fortnight-for- freedom/fortnight-for-freedom-reflections.cfm.
The Year of Faith and the Holy Eucharist The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Unites with Pope Francis And Catholics all throughout the World In Eucharistic Adoration On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) On June 2, 2013
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI declared that the Year of Faith “will also be a good opportunity to intensify the celebration of the faith in the liturgy, especially in the Eucharist, which is ‘the summit towards which the activity of the Church is directed; ... and also the source from which all its power flows’” (Porta fidei, n. 9). All throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Corpus Christi 2013, the clergy and faithful are invited to give unique witness to our belief in the Eucharist with participation in Eucharistic Adoration. Pope Francis will propose at a future date particular prayer intentions for this worldwide Eucharistic Adoration.
Opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Corpus Christi 2013:
• Archbishop Chaput will conduct a Holy Hour in the Cathedral Basilica beginning at 5:30 PM and concluding immediately before the 6:30 PM Sunday Mass. • Pastors are invited to arrange for Holy Hours in their parishes, perhaps before the Anticipated Mass or before or after a Sunday Mass or Sunday Evening. Shrines, Monasteries and Houses of Formation are also invited to provide for Holy Hours as part of this universal observance.
A schedule of Corpus Christi Processions within the Archdiocese, Bulletin Announcements, Website Materials on Eucharistic Adoration and Homily Suggestions will be available on the website of the Office for Divine Worship by May 5, 2013.
March 18, 2013
Dear Father,
I write to call your attention to two major Archdiocesan events that are of the utmost importance to the spiritual formation and life of our people, the 2013 Catholic Women’s Conference that will be held on Saturday December 7 and the Man up Philly Men’s Spirituality Conference that will be held on Saturday March 8, 2014.
There is nothing we need more today than for Catholic women and men to openly and authentically live their faith and to be witnesses to the truth of the Gospel. Women and men have unique and complementary gifts they give to each other and to their families. These conferences are essential to the cultivation and flourishing of these gifts.
I ask that you keep these important dates in mind when you schedule your parish events. Please do not schedule any parish event on these days and do all that you can to encourage your parishioners to attend these most significant conferences.
May the Lord give you peace.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Archbishop of Philadelphia
May 1, 2013
Dear brother Priest,
I am writing to you about an initiative for the Year of Faith.
On Sunday, October 13, 2013, the faithful of the Archdiocese are invited to participate in a Walking Pilgrimage of Faith in order to give public witness to their Faith in Christ and their participation in the life of the Church. While all the faithful are invited to participate, the involvement of youth, young adults and families is especially important. The pilgrimage will end at the Cathedral with time for prayer from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Mass celebrated by Archbishop Chaput at 6:30 p.m.
The pilgrimages can take place in a variety of ways that best suit the local community. Each group of pilgrims is asked to begin the pilgrimage with a brief Liturgy of the Word. The format for the Liturgy will be provided by the Office for Divine Worship. The different ways to make the pilgrimage to the Cathedral can be found on the attached sheet.
Six parish churches which are relatively close to the Cathedral have been established as landing sites from which to begin the Walking Pilgrimage. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary has also been established as a site. The seminarians will participate in the Walking Pilgrimage. You may wish to go to one of these sites for the Liturgy of the Word and then walk to the Cathedral from the site for prayer and Mass. A list of the sites along with the times of the Liturgy of the Word at each site and the distance and estimated walking time to the Cathedral is attached. Please note that arrangements would have to be made by the group or parish regarding transportation. Parking is available on the lot of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center on a first come first serve basis. Buses picking up groups will be able to park on the streets surrounding the Cathedral.
Each group is asked to register on-line. This will assist those making preparations at the Cathedral and each of the sites nearby. Registrations can be made via the Year of Faith website, archphila.org/yearoffaith. Information regarding the coordination of transportation to and from the Cathedral is also part of the attached materials.
Thank you in advance for participating in this Year of Faith event.
Fraternally yours,
Most Reverend John J. McIntyre Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia Pilgrimage of Faith to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul Sunday, October 13, 2013
How to get there: Choose your own route! Be creative! There are many ways to pilgrimage to the Cathedral Basilica, such as: • Gather at your parish and make your way to a Landing Site. From there, walk in pilgrimage to the Cathedral. • Walk from your parish to a local train station and take the train to Suburban Station. Walk 4 blocks to the Cathedral. • Anyone unable to walk is welcome to drive to the Cathedral and park in the Cathedral parking lot. • Plan to arrive at the Cathedral before 5:00pm. Refreshments will be available for purchase on site after 4:00pm. Eucharistic Adoration with praise & worship music and Confessions are available at 5:00pm followed by Mass at 6:30pm with Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Landing Sites • The following seven locations are within walking distance to the Cathedral. Consider commuting to one of these locations and walking from there with other groups to the Cathedral. When you RSVP online (archphila.org/yearoffaith), please specify which Landing Site your group has chosen. Please arrive to your Landing Site at the time indicated for the Liturgy of the Word. Groups will depart immediately after the Liturgy of the Word for the Cathedral. Mileage reflects distance from Landing Site to the Cathedral. ◘ St. Charles Borromeo Seminary (6.3 mi) ◘ St. Agatha-St. James Church (2.1 mi) 100 E. Wynnewood Rd. • Wynnewood 38th & Chestnut St. • Philadelphia 6.3mi, 2hr 30min walking 2.1mi, 1hr 15min walking Liturgy of the Word: 2:00pm, Depart: 2:30pm Liturgy of the Word: 3:15pm, Depart: 3:45pm ◘ Shrine of St. John Neumann (2.3 mi) ◘ Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia (2.1 mi) 1019 N. 5th St. • Philadelphia 1166 S. Broad St. • Philadelphia 2.3mi, 1hr 15min walking 2.1mi, 1hr 15min walking Liturgy of the Word: 3:15pm, Depart: 3:45pm Liturgy of the Word: 3:15pm, Depart: 3:45pm ◘ St. Bridget Church (5.3 mi) ◘ St. Francis Xavier Church (1.4 mi) 3673 Midvale Ave. • Philadelphia 2319 Green St. • Philadelphia 5.3mi, 2hrs walking 1.4mi, 45min walking Liturgy of the Word: 2:30pm, Depart: 3:00pm Liturgy of the Word: 3:45pm, Depart 4:15pm ◘ Visitation BVM Parish (4.1 mi) Lehigh Ave & B Street • Philadelphia 4.1mi, 1hr 30min walking Liturgy of the Word : 3:00pm, Depart: 3:30pm (Spanish in Upper Church /Vietnamese in Lower Church)
Let your faith shine! • As you walk, pray aloud, sing songs of faith and have fun! Give witness to the joy of believing in Jesus Christ & His Church! • Wear a Year of Faith T-shirt. Ordering information can be found on the Pilgrimage of Faith website (below). • Carry something that displays your love for your faith: Processional Cross, banners, signs, etc.
Keep in mind: • Bus transportation must be arranged by you. The Archdiocese will not be providing buses. • Bus/car drop off and pick up locations will be available after Mass. Mass will finish at about 8:00pm. • Before Mass, ushers will direct you on where to store banners, signs and other processional items.
RSVP today! archphila.org/yearoffaith
Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Office of Mission Advancement 1140 King Road + Immaculata, Pennsylvania 19345-0200
. . . our mission: to evangelize, to catechize, and to teach IHM Mission Statement
Dear Monsignor/Father,
The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary are having a concert on October 13, 2013 to raise money for our Capital Campaign to expand and renovate our nursing home, Camilla Hall. We have entitled our Campaign, Expanding Camilla Hall by Gratitude and Grace. Please help us to support this endeavor by publishing the Information listed below in your parish bulletin in the coming months. Mail- in Flyers for Poster Boards will be provided with your permission upon request.
Thank you for your willingness to share this information with your parishioners.
Sincerely, S. Joan Rychalsky, IHM S. Carolyn M. Dimick, IHM
Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Campaign for Camilla Hall
Join us for a spectacular afternoon concert and reception following with the world-renowned La Diva Tenors (Three Tenors and a Diva) on Sunday, October 13, 2013 2:00 – 4:00 PM Alumnae Hall at Immaculata University 1145 W. King Road Immaculata, PA 19345-0700 Soundtrack available at www.ladivatenors.com
Limited seating. Tickets: $75.00 each --- or Sponsor an IHM Sister for $75.00 I am unable to attend but would like to make a donation in memory of / in honor of Sister ______. Make checks payable to Sisters of IHM. Send payment to: Mission Advancement 1140 King Road + Immaculata, PA 19345-0200. To pay by credit card: www.ihmimmaculata.org Phone: 610-647-2160
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S. Joan Rychalsky, S. Carolyn M. Dimick Ph: 610.647.2160 Ext. 1926, 1923 Co-directors, IHM Mission Advancement Fax: 610.889.0509 www.ihmimmaculata.org [email protected] OFFICE FOR CLERGY MSGR. DANIEL J. SULLIVAN PHONE: 215 587-4532 FAX: 215 587-3807 VICAR FOR CLERGY EMAIL: [email protected]
MAY 2013
ALUMNI-JUBILARIAN MASS - Thursday, May 2, 2013, 4:00 p.m. at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary.
AD MULTOS ANNOS! A joyous, grateful, and prayerful welcome is extended to the men to be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul:
REVEREND SEAN A. LOOMIS REVEREND JOHN P. STOKELY REVEREND THOMAS A. VIVIANO
All priests are invited to concelebrate the Ordination Ceremony. The procession will begin promptly at 9:40 a.m. Please note that Cathedral parking is reserved for ticket holders only.
CLERICAL ASSIGNMENTS – Please pray for all REMINDER: UPCOMING EVENTS those priests who will be receiving new assignments May 2 Alumni Jubilarian Mass and our newly ordained brothers, who will be Saint Charles Seminary receiving their first priestly assignment. For your May 16 Day of Recollection for New Pastors information the following is the Saint Helena, Blue Bell notification/publication schedule for the 2013 priest May 18 Priesthood Ordination personnel changes: Cathedral Basilica SS. Peter and Paul May 20 Priests’ Golf Tournament Saturday, May 18, 2013 Westover Golf Club C Archbishop Chaput will meet with newly- May 23-24 Class of 2012 Overnight Retreat ordained priests immediately following the Saint Joseph-in-the-Hills, Malvern Ordination Mass in the Cathedral rectory, and June 3-7 Annual Priest Retreat will give them their letters of appointment, Saint Charles Seminary with effective date of new assignments, Monday, June 17, 2013.
Friday, May 31, 2013 • Archbishop Chaput will meet with newly appointed pastors; A FAX/email listing new pastor appointments will be sent to all parishes and priests
• Letters of appointment will be mailed to all priests involved with the transfers
Saturday, June 1, 2013 • A FAX/email listing all priest personnel changes will be sent to all parishes and priests
Monday, July 1, 2013 • Priests report to new assignments
COURAGE APOSTOLATE - For your information, Reverend Philip G. Bochanski, C.O., has been appointed to the position of Chaplain to the Courage Apostolate. Priest Notes May 2013
ANNUAL PRIESTS' GOLF TOURNAMENT - Westover Golf Club, Monday, May 20, 2013. If you did not receive the mailing and want to play, please call Father Bob Vogan at 610-497-3340 before May 15th.
THE UPPER ROOM CRISIS HOTLINE- is a pastoral service available to priests, deacons, and men religious. The program reaches out to those living alone or in small groups and may be especially appealing to those who have retired from active ministry, who are isolated from their peers, or who are dealing with health issues. The program is staffed by trained volunteers and operates in a strictly confidential fashion. For additional information, you may visit their website at www.theupperroomcrisishotline.org or contact the Office for Clergy at 215-587-4532.
VICTORIAN TOWERS SENIOR HOUSING, CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY - The Diocesan Housing Services Corporation of the Diocese of Camden would like to make retired and priests preparing for retirement in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia aware of their senior housing property, ‘Victorian Towers’, located at 608 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204. Victorian Towers is blocks from the beach, walking distance to shopping and across the street from Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. Rents range from $609-$838 depending on income, deductions, allowances and subsidy source. If you would like more information, please contact the Clergy Office.
ANNUAL PRIEST RETREAT - SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO SEMINARY - Monday to Friday, June 3-7, 2013. Reverend Lawrence J. McNeil, will be the retreat director. For more information please call Father Joseph Gleason at 610-667- 3394.
SUMMER ASSISTANCE - If any priest can assist in a parish this summer, please contact the Office for Clergy at 215-587- 4532 to advise of dates you would be available. Pastors who anticipate difficultly in arranging coverage are also invited to contact the Office for Clergy.
NOTICE << << For more information, please contact the Office for Clergy at 215-587-4532. VISITING PRIESTS - Priests are reminded that arrangements for extern priests requesting hospitality or pastoral assignments in the Archdiocese should be initiated in the Office for Clergy, which carries responsibility for confirming the extern’s status, standing in the priesthood, permission of the extern’s legitimate superior for service/residence in the Archdiocese, criminal background checks and child abuse record checks, etc. If you receive any inquiries of this nature, please contact the Office for Clergy. A celebret or a letter of proof of good standing/faculties in his own (Arch)Diocese/Institute of Consecrated Life/Society of Apostolic Life is necessary for any priest to minister in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, including a visiting priest who assists in any way in a liturgical celebration. Priest Notes May 2013 INFORMATION ON PRIEST COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS______ The SALARY SCALE for active and retired diocesan priests will remain the same for fiscal year 2013-2014; that is: Ordination through 10 years ordained $21,173 over 10 years through 20 years ordained $21,877 over 20 years through 30 years ordained $22,586 over 30 years through 40 years ordained $23,291 over 40 years ordained $23,995 Retired Priests $12,276 However, it was recommended and approved that the BUSINESS EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT be increased from $4,200 to $4,500 annually, and the MONTHLY HOUSING SUPPLEMENT for retired priests be increased from $450 to $500 a month. Effective July 1, 2013, BILLING RATES charged to a priest's parish, office or assignment for benefits have been established as follows: Priests Health Fund: $13,780 (no change) Priests Auto Fund: $ 2,500 (no change) Priests Pension Fund: $ 9,301 (an increase of $2,555) Total: $25,581 These new billing rates and the updated Compensation and Benefits Package and Business Expense Reimbursement Plan are available on the Priest PORTAL. During the month of May, priests will be asked to confirm their choice of health plan. Independence Blue Cross will continue to offer the Personal Choice Plus Plan for those who wish to pay the difference over the cost of the Keystone Health Plan East HMO, which provides comprehensive medical coverage, with no monthly contribution by our priests. Changes to your current health plan can be made during this open enrollment period. Please remember in your prayers the relatives of our brother priests who have died recently: VIVIAN A. BROCKSON, mother of Reverend Scott D. Brockson REVEREND MONSIGNOR THOMAS BIRCH, brother of Reverend Donald G. Birch and brother-in-law of Reverend Michael J. Lonergan JUNE YEAKEL, mother of Reverend James R. Yeakel, O.S.F.S. JANE OLSON, mother of Reverend James P. Olson MARY S. DORLEY, sister of Reverend Edmond J. Speitel Priest Notes May 2013 HEALTH AND WELLNESS______ Open Enrollment For many years, the priests were provided with one premium health plan which provided for their health care needs. However, as of last year, priests now have the option to select which of the Independence Blue Cross (IBC) plans best suit their personal health needs. Now that you have the option of choice, it is time to familiarize yourself with the Open Enrollment process. Open Enrollment is a period defined by your insurance carrier as the time when you are able to renew your current health plan or to switch to a different health plan offered by your employer. It is the one time each year when you are able to make a switch in your health plan coverage. This customarily occurs during the month of May. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is pleased to inform you that the current health plan options will continue to be available for your selection for the upcoming plan year which begins on July 1st. The Keystone HMO, the Personal Choice Base Plan, and the Personal Choice Plus Plan will again be offered. Shortly, you will receive in the mail a packet of information about the various health plans available, along with an enrollment form and a contribution sheet showing the rates for the different plans. The enrollment form must be completed only if you are making changes to your existing coverage. If you do not request a change during the Open Enrollment period, you will have to maintain your current health plan until the beginning of the next plan year in July 2014. If you want to make a change, it is important to complete the enrollment form and submit it to Josie Kane in Human Resources at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center by Friday, June 7, 2013. The plan changes will become effective July 1, 2013. ONGOING FORMATION______ • • Day of Recollection for Recently Appointed Pastors/Parochial Administrators with a focus on Personal and Spiritual Issues is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Saint Helena Parish, Blue Bell. • • Class of 2012 - The final program will be an overnight retreat to be held at Saint Joseph-in-the Hills, Malvern, May 23-24, 2013. It is greatly appreciated by the Vicar for Clergy that all pastors and priests associated with our newly ordained brothers accommodate their schedules to permit them to continue their education and formation. • • Preached Retreat for Priests, Malvern Retreat House, directed by Reverend Eammon Mulcahy, CSSP, June 17-21, 2013. Cost, $340 which includes all meals and a private room with bath. To register call 610-644-0400. Priest Notes May 2013 • • The Word Proclaimed Institute is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual Conference, “Preaching the Mystery: Homiletics in the Year of Faith,” for Priests, Deacons, and Seminarians, to be held at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, August 5-8, 2013. For more information, please visit: www.thewordproclaimed.org. ONGOING FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE ARCHDIOCESE______ • • The Thomistic Institute is offering their Annual Conference for Diocesan Priests entitled The Priests as Teacher of the Faith, to be held at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, Tennessee, July 16-18, 2013. Cost $175 (regular), $150 (early registration, before April 26). To register or for more information, visit www.thomisticinstitute.org/priesthood or call 202-495- 1170. OFFICE FOR PERMANENT DEACONS______ Did you know...... During the celebration of the Eucharistic liturgy, the deacon participates in specific penitential rites as designated in the Roman Missal. He properly proclaims the Gospel. He may preach the homily in accord with the provisions of Canon Law. He voices the needs of the people in the General Intercessions, needs with which he should have a particular and personal familiarity from the circumstances of his ministry of charity. The deacon assists the presider and other ministers in accepting the offerings of the people—symbolic of his traditional role in receiving and distributing the resources of the community among those in need—and he helps to prepare the gifts for sacrifice. During the celebration he helps the faithful participate more fully, consciously, and actively in the Eucharistic sacrifice, may extend the invitation of peace, and serves as an ordinary minister of Communion. Deacons have a special responsibility for the distribution of the cup. Finally, he dismisses the community at the end of the Eucharistic liturgy. Other liturgical roles for which the deacon is authorized include those of solemnly baptizing, witnessing marriages, bringing viaticum to the dying, and presiding over funerals and burials. The deacon can preside at the liturgies of the word and communion services in the absence of a priest. He may officiate at celebrations of the Liturgy of the Hours and at exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. He can conduct public rites of blessing, offer prayer services for the sick and dying, and administer the Church’s sacramentals, as designated in the Book of Blessings…The National Directory for the Formation, Ministry and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States (No. 35). Footnotes omitted. PERMANENT DEACON ASSISTANCE - The Office for Permanent Deacons now maintains a list of deacons who have received permission from their pastors and may be available to serve on an as needed basis for assistance with baptisms, wake services, grave sides, Sunday or weekday preaching and/or adult faith formation classes. This service would not involve a formal assignment but may meet a temporary need you have either in an emergency situation or just to give you a brief respite. If you have such a need, please call the Office for Permanent Deacons, 610-664-2213 and we will try to arrange help for you. Future Events: * Mini-mester: Homiletics---Rev. James P. Olson May 2, 2013 * August 10, 2013 Deacon Assembly, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary *** Ongoing formation is an important part of the life of a deacon. In addition to an annual retreat, each deacon is required to take part in three workshops each year. Since attendance at Workshops, Days of Recollection, and Deacon Assembly is not optional, please do not schedule permanent deacons in ways that will conflict with attendance at these events. *** Priest Notes May 2013 VOCATION OFFICE EVENTS/PROGRAMS ______ Please advertise in your parish bulletin the following programs sponsored by the Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood. Saint Charles Overnight for young men (ages 16-40) the opportunity to join the seminarians of Saint Charles when they are having one of their periodic Evenings of Recollection. This overnight begins with registration at 4:30 PM on Friday, May 10 and concludes at Noon on Saturday, May 11, 2013. The participants will attend liturgical and communal prayer with the priests and seminarians of Saint Charles Seminary. This overnight will include the Ordination to the Diaconate on Saturday. Contact Father Kevin J. Gallagher at the Vocation Office (either by phone 610-667-5778 or email:[email protected]) for details and to register. Saint Charles Overnight for young men (ages 16-40) the opportunity to join the seminarians of Saint Charles when they are having one of their periodic Evenings of Recollection. This overnight begins with registration at 4:30 PM on Friday, May 17 and concludes at Noon on Saturday, May 18, 2013. The participants will attend liturgical and communal prayer with the priests and seminarians of Saint Charles Seminary. This overnight will include the Ordination to the Priesthood at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul on Saturday. Contact Father Kevin J. Gallagher at the Vocation Office (either by phone 610-667-5778 or email:[email protected] ) for details and to register. BROTHERS OF BORROMEO VOCATION CONGRESS (BBVC) AND GORETTI GIRLS VOCATION CONGRESS (GGVC) a one day program for 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Saint Charles Seminary. QUO VADIS DAYS will be held Thursday, June 27 to Sunday, June 30, 2013, for high school age boys. For more information and registration visit our website: www.Heed TheCall.org ASSOCIATION OF PRIESTS’ PARENTS will have their Annual Day of Recollection on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Saint Charles Seminary. Priests of the Archdiocese are welcome to con-celebrate Mass and to attend the luncheon. Cost for lunch is $30. Please call the Vocation Office for more information. For more information and registration visit our website:: www.HeedTheCall.org ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA SECRETARIAT FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION 222 North Seventeenth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1299 Telephone: 215-587-4544•Fax:215-965-1749• Email: [email protected] OFFICE FOR CATECHETICAL FORMATION MEMORANDUM TO: All Priests FROM: Reverend John J. Ames, STD Deputy Secretary DATE: March 8, 2013 RE: Catechesis & Catechetical Formation ______ CATECHETICAL QUIZ (See Answers below) 1. The Pope who was posthumously awarded the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963 was A) Benedict XV B) Pius XII C) John XXIII 2. The second Pope, who reigned from 67 A.D. to 76 A.D. was A) Ignatius B) Linus C) Clement 3. Born Count Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci, the Pope who lived to be the oldest Pope at 93 years of age was A) Leo B) Pius I C) Sylvester I ORIENTATION Enclosed with this mailing is the schedule for the Orientation Days for New Directors Coordinators and Administrators of Religious Education. If you have recently hired someone for such a position, please convey this information to them. 1 PASTOR AS CATECHIST The pastor and parochial vicar are the chief catechists in every parish. Such a position entails the responsibility of supervising all Catholic education that occurs within the parish. At this time in the academic year, it is appropriate to meet with Administrators and Faculty of Elementary Schools and Parish Religious Education Programs to review certification standards. Make sure that all catechists and teachers are in conformity with the Archdiocesan Certification Policy. As you know, all teachers are required to comply with the Archdiocesan Certification Policy. The policy makes provision for achieving certification as well as maintaining certification through ongoing faith formation. Such standards promote quality Catholic education for a younger generation. Please consult the standards that were previously mailed. If you need additional copies, please contact the Office for Catechetical Formation. YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT RECOGNITION AWARDS The recognition of youth, young adults and adult leaders is an important celebration for the Archdiocese. This year, we are offering parishes the opportunity to present national and archdiocesan awards as part of parish Mass celebrations. We request that these award presentations be made the weekend of May 4-5, 2013, or the nearest weekend. Our hope is that the parish celebration of these awards will foster the growth of your youth and young adult ministry programs. By witnessing the recognition ceremony, others may experience the call to become involved in youth and young adult ministry. Materials were previously sent to Pastors, Directors of Religious Education and Youth Ministers. Please contact our office with any questions. ANSWERS TO CATECHETICAL QUIZ 1. C John XXIII 2. B Linus 3. A Pope Leo XIII 2 ORIENTATION DAYS FOR “NEW” DIRECTORS/COORDINATORS/ADMINISTRATORS OF PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sponsored by the Office For Catechetical Formation DATES: Monday, August 19, 2013 (Part I) (8:45AM-3PM) Tuesday, August 20, 2013 (Part II) (8:45AM-3PM) Morning refreshments and lunch are provided. WHERE: Archdiocesan Pastoral Center Auditorium 222 N. 17th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 TOPICS: Catechetical Leadership Preparation for the Sacraments/RCIA Legal Matters and Archdiocesan Guidelines for PREP Safe Environment Lessons and Clearances PDCARE Association Safety Religious Education and Children with Disabilities PARKING: Parking is available at the Gateway Parking Facility at 15th and Vine Streets. Meter Parking is not advised. COST: $25 per person REGISTRATION: Contact Allison Hendrickson [email protected] or 215.587.3720. Parish will be billed. Register by August 4, 2013. D/CREs: Please bring: United States Catholic Catechism for Adults & aCatechist Orientation Binder. The Catechist Orientation Binder can be purchased from OCF for $20. ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA 222 North Seventeenth Street • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-1299 Telephone: 215-587-3996 • Fax: 215-587-2481 OFFICE for CLOSURES April 18, 2013 Dear Bishop / Monsignor / Father, The continuing mission of the Ecclesiastical Exchange Program is to ensure the liturgical items and furnishings that are no longer utilized by parishes and institutions of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are appropriately placed within other Catholic entities. First priority is given to parishes or institutions of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Funds which are generated are returned to the parish or institutions. The Ecclesiastical Exchange Program warehouse, located at Saint Charles Seminary, College Division, Faculty Wing Basement, will be open to make items available to Catholic Clergy and Institutions on Wednesday, May 1st and Wednesday, June 5th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. It will also be open to receive items for placement on Wednesday, May 15th and Wednesday, June 19th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. For more information or to schedule your visit, please contact me in the office at 215-587-3996 or via email at [email protected] Thank you. Sincerely, Ed Rafferty (Mr.) Ed Rafferty Coordinator Ecclesiastical Exchange Program “NEED 2 GROW” GOSPEL REVIVAL “Come and Get Your Praise On” th th June 10 , June 11 , and June 12 th 6:30PM to 8:30PM, with SMALL FELLOWSHIP TO FOLLOW FATHER ANTHONY M. BOZEMAN, SSJ Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. OUR LADY OF HOPE CATHOLIC CHURCH 5200 North Broad Street “Duncannon and Broad Streets” Philadelphia, PA 19141 Word of Life May 2013 Intercessions for Life May 2013 th May 5 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER For couples who are facing an unexpected pregnancy: that their hearts will know the peace of Christ as they prepare to welcome their child; We pray to the Lord: th May 12 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER / SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD For all mothers: that God will bless them with grateful and affectionate children, for the countless daily sacrifices they make for their families; We pray to the Lord: th May 19 PENTECOST SUNDAY For all who work to advance respect for human life: that, attentive to the voice of the Holy Spirit, they will always bear witness to the Lord’s love and mercy; We pray to the Lord: th May 26 THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY For all Catholics: that during this Year of Faith, we would be open to the love of God and be given the courage to share his love with others; We pray to the Lord: Word of Life Bulletin Briefs May 2013 Jesus didn’t come to bring death, but rather, the death of hatred, the death of fighting, the death of calumny, that is, killing with the tongue. Jesus did not come to bring death, the death that He suffered for defending life. Jesus came to bring life and to bring abundant life, and he sends us out, carrying that life, but he tells us: “Care for it!” Because there are people who … aren’t involved in the Gospel: [who are part of] the culture of death. … life interests them insofar as it is useful, insofar as it has some kind of utility and if not, it doesn’t interest them. And throughout the world, this weed has been planted, of the culture of death. ~ Most Rev. Jorge Bergoglio, former Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires, now Pope Francis, homily at Mass on August 31, 2005 Made in the image of the Triune God, the human person is, by nature, a social being, made for loving relationship in a communion of persons. Tragically, we live in a society where some seek to condition people–girls and women especially–to denigrate motherhood and [the] spousal relationship, going so far as to insist with the HHS mandate that that which is unique to woman–the ability to conceive and bear a child–should be viewed as something like an unwelcome disease which needs to be suppressed. Far from being an advancement in freedom for women, such attitudes diminish women and detract from their fundamental, inherent dignity. ~ Most Rev. Donald Wuerl, Cardinal Archbishop of Washington-DC, “The Unique Genius of Woman in the Church and Society,” Seek First the Kingdom: A Blog by Cardinal Donald Wuerl, March 4, 2013 Blessed John Paul II in his encyclical letter “The Gospel of Life” reminds us that ‘when the sense of God is lost, there is also a tendency to lose the sense of man, of his dignity and his life” (no.21). If we wish to change the “culture of death” in our society we must restore God to the center of our lives. The power of the Gospel is to transform humanity from within and to make it new. Like the yeast which leavens the bread, the Gospel is meant to permeate all cultures and give them life from within so that they may express the full truth about the human person and about human life. ~ Most Rev. Kevin Farrell, Bishop of Dallas, homily at the Closing Mass for the 2013 National Prayer Vigil for Life, January 25, 2013 Each of us is a “creature,” whose origin is the loving gaze of God, who looks upon us “within His very self” and draws us forth from this Love. This is the love that is the very being of God; the love of the Father for the Son, the love of the Son for the Father, the Holy Spirit that is love. This is what being created in the image and likeness of God means: to be drawn forth from love; created for love. Thus, every human life conceived in the womb is conceived with a spark of divinity! No wonder we cherish all life as sacred and worthy of the dignity of the children of God. No wonder we believe that all life conceived in the womb is worth all our effort to protect so that the child may come forth from the Light of God into the light of the world. ~ Most Rev. Paul D. Etienne, Bishop of Cheyenne, “Life: Origins in the Trinity,” Truth in Love: Reflecting the Good News of Christ, January 19, 2013 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 2013 Palabra de Vida Mayo de 2013 Intercesiones por la Vida Mayo de 2013 5 de mayo 6º DOMINGO DE PASCUA Por las parejas que enfrentan un embarazo inesperado: para que su corazón conozca la paz de Cristo mientras se preparan para acoger a su hijo; Roguemos al Señor: 12 de mayo 7º DOMINGO DE PASCUA/ SOLEMNIDAD DE LA ASCENSIÓN DEL SEÑOR Por todas las madres: para que Dios les dé la bendición de tener hijos agradecidos y afectuosos, por los incontables sacrificios que día a día hacen por sus familias; Roguemos al Señor: 19 de mayo DOMINGO DE PENTECOSTÉS Por todos los que trabajan para promover el respeto por la vida humana: para que, atentos a la voz del Espíritu Santo, siempre den testimonio del amor y misericordia del Señor; Roguemos al Señor: 26 de mayo SOLEMNIDAD DE LA SANTÍSIMA TRINIDAD Por todos los católicos: para que durante este Año de la Fe, estemos abiertos al amor de Dios y recibamos el valor de compartir su amor con los demás; Roguemos al Señor: Palabra de Vida Citas para el boletín Mayo de 2013 Jesús no vino a traer muerte, más aún, la muerte del odio, la muerte de las peleas, la muerte de la calumnia, ese matar con la lengua. Jesús no vino a traer muerte, la muerte la sufrió Él por defender la vida, Jesús vino a traer vida y esa vida abundante, y nos envía llevando esa vida pero nos dice: “¡Cuidado!”, que hay gente que […] no está en el Evangelio, [son parte de] la cultura de la muerte. […] la vida le interesa tanto cuanto sirva, tanto cuanto le puede dar una utilidad y si no, no interesa. Y en todo el mundo, prendido está este yuyo de la cultura de la muerte. ~ Reverendísimo Jorge Bergoglio, excardenal arzobispo de Buenos Aires, ahora Papa Francisco, homilía en la misa del 31 de agosto de 2005 Creada a imagen del Dios Trino, la persona, por naturaleza, es un ser social creado para entablar una relación amorosa en una comunión de personas. Trágicamente, vivimos en una sociedad en la que algunos buscan condicionar a las personas, especialmente a las niñas y mujeres, para denigrar la maternidad y [la] relación conyugal, yendo tan lejos hasta insistir en que el mandato del HHS de que lo que es único de la mujer, es decir la capacidad de concebir y dar a luz a un hijo, debería considerarse como una molesta enfermedad que tiene que suprimirse. Lejos de ser un avance para la libertad de la mujer, tales actitudes disminuyen a la mujer y le quitan su dignidad fundamental e inherente. ~ Reverendísimo Donald Wuerl, cardenal arzobispo de Washington-DC, “La genialidad única de la mujer en la Iglesia y la sociedad”, Busquen primero el Reino: Bitácora del Cardinal Donald Wuerl, 4 de marzo de 2013 El Beato Juan Pablo II en su encíclica Evangelium Vitae nos recuerda que “perdiendo el sentido de Dios, se tiende a perder también el sentido del hombre, de su dignidad y de su vida’ (21). [...] si se desea cambiar la “cultura de la muerte” en nuestra sociedad, debemos restaurar a Dios en el centro de nuestras vidas. La fuerza del Evangelio es transformar la humanidad desde dentro y hacerla nueva. Al igual que la levadura que hace fermentar el pan, el Evangelio está destinado a impregnar todas las culturas y a animarlas desde dentro, para que expresen la verdad plena sobre el hombre y sobre la vida humana. ~ Reverendísimo Kevin Farrell, obispo de Dallas, homilía de la Misa de clausura de la Vigilia Nacional de Oración por la Vida de 2013, 25 de enero de 2013 Cada uno de nosotros es una “creatura”, cuyo origen se encuentra en la mirada amorosa de Dios, que nos mira “dentro de Sí mismo” y nos da vida desde su Amor. Este es el amor que es el mismo ser de Dios; el amor del Padre por el Hijo, el amor del Hijo por el Padre, el Espíritu Santo que es amor. Esto es lo que significa ser creados a imagen y semejanza de Dios: nacimos del amor, creados para amar. ¡Por consiguiente, cada vida humana concebida en el seno se concibe con una chispa de divinidad! Con razón valoramos toda vida como sagrada y merecedora de la dignidad de los hijos de Dios. Con razón creemos que toda vida concebida en el seno merece todos nuestros esfuerzos de protección para que el niño pueda brotar de la Luz de Dios a la luz del mundo. ~ Reverendísimo. Paul D. Etienne, obispo de Cheyenne, “La vida: Orígenes en la Trinidad”, La verdad en el amor: Reflejar la Buena nueva de Cristo, 19 de enero de 2013 Copyright © 2013, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Se reservan todos los derechos. Word of Life June 2013 Intercessions for Life June 2013 nd June 2 THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST That strengthened and nourished by the Eucharist, all Catholics will pray and work to defend life; Let us pray: th June 9 TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME For those who are ill and for their caregivers: may they draw strength from the Sacred Heart of Jesus, who is always with us in our suffering; Let us pray: th June 16 ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME For fathers, especially those facing parenthood unexpectedly: that they, like Saint Joseph, will embrace the great privilege that God has entrusted to them; Let us pray: th June 23 TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME For children with disabilities: that their spirit to overcome any challenge will be nurtured by family, teachers and peers; Let us pray: th June 30 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME For all legislators: that they uphold and enact laws protecting the sanctity of all human life, traditional marriage and religious liberty; Let us pray: Word of Life Bulletin Briefs June 2013 The right to life is the first among human rights. To abort a child is to kill someone who cannot defend himself. ~ Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, former Archbishop of Buenos Aires (now Pope Francis), Sobre el cielo y la tierra (On heaven and earth), 2011 We must never tire of clarifying misunderstanding and shedding light where there is myth and confusion, demonstrating empathy and compassion and a deeper vision. … Our task is to present the truth with civility, empathy and clarity. Being champions of the Gospel of Life is about building a civilization of love. ~ Cardinal Seán Patrick O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Boston, homily at the Opening Mass for the 2013 National Prayer Vigil for Life, January 24, 2013 As for those who work in the medical profession, they ought to neglect no means of making all their skill available to the sick and dying; but they should also remember how much more necessary it is to provide them with the comfort of boundless kindness and heartfelt charity. Such service to people is also service to Christ the Lord, who said: “As you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me” (Mt. 25:40). ~ The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, “Declaration on Euthanasia,” May 5, 1980 All men, by their inherent paternal nature, are called to be fathers in a certain sense, if not in the flesh, then in the spirit by a pure and fruitful love that helps in the formation and growth of others as children of God. As with women, men find their dignity not in occupational pursuits, much less in the acquisition and exercise of power, but by virtue of loving relationship with others. ~ Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, “Saint Joseph and the Vocation of the Pope and All Men to Fatherhood,” Seek First the Kingdom: A Blog by Cardinal Donald Wuerl, March 19th, 2013 The most fundamental human freedom is that of practicing one’s faith openly, which for human beings is their reason for living. ~ Blessed Pope John Paul II, “Address to Diplomatic Corps,” January 13, 1996 It is imperative that the entire Catholic community in the United States come to realize the grave threats to the Church’s public moral witness. … The seriousness of these threats needs to be clearly appreciated at every level of ecclesial life. Of particular concern are certain attempts being made to limit that most cherished of American freedoms, the freedom of religion. ~ Pope Benedict XVI, “Address to the Bishops of United States of America on their Ad Limina Visit,” January 19, 2012 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 2013 Palabra de Vida Junio de 2013 Intercesiones por la Vida Junio de 2013 2 de junio SOLEMNIDAD DE EL CUERPO Y LA SANGRE DE CRISTO Para que fortalecidos y alimentados por la Eucaristía, todos los católicos recemos y trabajemos para defender la vida; Roguemos al Señor: 9 de junio 10º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Por los enfermos y por quienes los cuidan: para que obtengan fortaleza del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús; que siempre está con nosotros en nuestro sufrimiento; Roguemos al Señor: 16 de junio 11º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Por los padres, especialmente por aquellos que se enfrentan a una paternidad inesperada: para que, al igual que San José, abracen el gran privilegio que Dios les ha encomendado; Roguemos al Señor: 23 de junio 12º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Por los niños con discapacidades: para que su espíritu de superar todos los desafíos se vea alimentado por su familia, sus maestros y compañeros; Roguemos al Señor: 30 de junio 13º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Por todos los legisladores: para que defiendan y promulguen leyes que protejan la santidad de toda vida humana, del matrimonio tradicional y la libertad religiosa; Roguemos al Señor: Palabra de Vida Citas para el boletín Junio de 2013 El derecho a la vida es el primero de los derechos humanos. Abortar es matar a quien no puede defenderse. ~ Cardenal Jorge Bergoglio, ex Arzobispo de Buenos Aires (ahora Papa Francisco), Sobre el cielo y la tierra, 2011 Nunca podemos cansarnos de aclarar los malentendidos e iluminar los mitos y las confusiones, mostrando empatía y compasión y una visión más profunda. […] Nuestra tarea es presentar la verdad con amabilidad, empatía y claridad. Ser campeones del Evangelio de la Vida significa construir la civilización del amor. ~ Cardenal Seán Patrick O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Arzobispo de Boston, homilía en la Misa de apertura de la Vigilia Nacional de Oración por la Vida de 2013, 24 de enero de 2013 Los que se dedican al cuidado de la salud pública no omitan nada, a fin de poner al servicio de los enfermos y moribundos toda su competencia; y acuérdense también de prestarles el consuelo todavía más necesario de una inmensa bondad y de una caridad ardiente. Tal servicio prestado a los hombres es también un servicio prestado al mismo Señor, que ha dicho: “...Cuantas veces hicisteis eso a uno de estos mis hermanos menores, a mí me lo hicisteis” (Mt 25, 40). ~ Congregación para la Doctrina de la Fe, “Declaración sobre la eutanasia”, 5 de mayo de 1980 Todos los hombres, por su naturaleza paternal inherente, están llamados a ser padres en cierto sentido, si no en la carne, en el espíritu por el amor puro y fructífero que ayude en la formación y crecimiento de las personas como hijos de Dios. Al igual que las mujeres, los hombres encuentran su dignidad no en la actividad laboral, mucho menos en la adquisición y el ejercicio del poder, sino en virtud de relaciones amorosas con los demás. ~ Cardenal Donald Wuerl, Arzobispo de Washington, “San José y la vocación del Papa y todos los hombres a la paternidad”, Seek First the Kingdom: Blog del Cardenal Donald Wuerl, 19 de marzo de 2013 La libertad humana más fundamental es la de manifestar la propia fe, que es para el ser humano su razón de vida. ~ Beato Juan Pablo II, “Discurso al cuerpo diplomático”, 13 de enero de 1996 Es fundamental que toda la comunidad católica de Estados Unidos llegue a comprender las graves amenazas que plantea al testimonio moral público de la Iglesia. […] Es preciso que en todos los niveles de la vida eclesial se comprenda la gravedad de tales amenazas. Son especialmente preocupantes ciertos intentos de limitar la libertad más apreciada en Estados Unidos: la libertad de religión. ~ Papa Benedicto XVI, “Discurso a los obispos de Estados Unidos de América en visita Ad Limina”, 19 de enero de 2012 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 2013 Ux aÉà TyÜt|w Peer Ministry Training Sandy comes to us from Charlotte, NC where she is Program Director for Be Not Afraid, Inc. (BNA)TM and Ministry Coordinator for the organizations peer ministry in Charlotte. Sandy, who worked as a CPA before she began her family, has worked in bereavement ministry for ten years. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is hosting a Be Not Afraid Peer Ministry Training. The purpose of this training is to prepare peer ministers to offer comprehensive local support to parents carrying to term following a poor prenatal diagnosis. Those who have experienced a prenatal diagnosis and carried to term or those who have experienced a perinatal loss (miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death) can be peer ministers. Others interested in volunteering with this developing service are welcomed as well. The topics covered will include how to provide perinatal hospice support using a peer ministry/pastoral care model, the response parents have to such support, perinatal bereavement, spiritual support for parents carrying to term, important aspects of parent care including common experiences encountered by parents, prenatal support, birth plans, postpartum support and interpersonal communication skills. Participants will receive the Be Not Afraid Pastoral Care Manual. To register for this Peer Training workshop, please contact: Sr. Kathleen Schipani, IHM , [email protected] , (215) 587-3530 Kathleen Bevenour , [email protected], (215) 624-5920 Complete the registration form or email the information to the coordinators. Peer Ministry Training June 29, 2013 Registration Last Name: ______First Name: ______ Address: ______ ______ Home Phone: ______Cell Phone:______ Email: ______Parish:______ Those who have experienced a prenatal diagnosis and carried to term or those who have experienced a perinatal loss (miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death) can be peer ministers. Others interested in volunteering with this developing service are welcomed as well. Please indicate the reason for your interest in this ministry: ______ Thank you. An email confirmation will be sent to participants of the June 29th training. Please send or email registration form to: Sr. Kathleen Schipani Archdiocese of Philadelphia – PCPD 222 North 17th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 [email protected] Phone: 215‐587‐3913 Video Phone: 267‐507‐1215 Fax: 215‐587‐3561 MCA: Missionary Children in Summer ☺ - ∼∼∼ - - - ☺ ∼∼∼ ☺ - • - - • • • - - OFFICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP MAY 2013 Contact information for the Office for Divine Worship Phone: 215-587-3537 Email: [email protected] Website: http://archphila.org/evangelization/worship/worship.htm Reverend Gerald Dennis Gill, Director Contact information for the Office for Liturgical Music Phone: 215-587-3696 Email: [email protected] Website: http://archphila.org/evangelization/worship/music/music.htm Dr. John A. Romeri, Director of Liturgical Music Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson, Program Coordinator and Secretary Check the website of the Office for Divine Worship for a complete listing of workshops and programs for 2012-2013 YEAR OF FAITH A petition for the Prayer of the Faithful for each Sunday of the Year of Faith can be found on the website for the Office for Divine Worship. Also, see the archdiocesan website for the Year of Faith for easily down-loaded copies of the Archdiocesan Prayer for the Year of Faith and the Litany for the Year of Faith. See the archdiocesan website for more information on the Year of Faith: http://archphila.org/yearoffaith/ Also, check the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for additional information on the Year of Faith: http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/year-of- faith/index.cfm LITURGICAL CALENDAR ITEMS SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD Thursday, 9 May 2013 The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is a Holy Day of Obligation. SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Sunday, 12 May 2013 The American observance of Mother’s Day should in no way detract from this Sunday’s celebration of Easter. A petition in the Prayer of the Faithful and the possible use of the 1 Prayer over the People found in the Book of Blessings, nos. 1724-1728, provides for a suitable liturgical inclusion of Mother’s Day. SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST Sunday, 19 May 2013 In some circumstances consideration might be given to the Roman Missal provision for a prolonged celebration of Mass in the form of a Vigil on Saturday evening to pray urgently for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Looking ahead… COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (ALL SOULS DAY) Saturday, 2 November 2013 The Rite of Marriage during Mass cannot be celebrated on All Souls Day. However, it is possible to celebrate the Rite of Marriage outside Mass on All Souls Day. CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS The Office for Divine Worship now has the responsibility for direction, guidance and support of pastors and those who collaborate with them in the formation of adults for Christian Initiation. Additional information on Christian Initiation for adults can be found on the website for the Office for Divine Worship, under the heading Christian Initiation. PREPARATION FOR THE BAPTISM OF CHILDREN Recommended Parish Resource from Ave Maria Press TOGETHER AT BAPTISM • This parish favorite from Robert Hamma is the perfect tool for parent formation and for preparing the baptismal liturgy. New downloadable tools help parish leaders train parents to connect the sacrament with everyday life and better understand their role as their child's first catechists. • Downloadable tools include a simple program guide for leaders, tips for godparents, and a guide for talking with older siblings about baptism. • Revised to follow the Rite of Baptism for Children. • Contains a selection sheet for recording reading choices ISBN: 978-1-59471-297-5, 128 pages, $3.95 2 CONFIRMATION FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC ADULTS The ordinary minister of the Sacrament of Confirmation for baptized Roman Catholics is the Bishop. Typically, this occurs during the pastoral visit of the Bishop to the parish. Every effort should be made to prepare Catholic Adults for Confirmation to participate in the parish celebration with the Bishop. Additionally, Archbishop Chaput will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013 during the 6:30 PM Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The candidates for this sacramental celebration are baptized Roman Catholics who have been properly catechized for Confirmation (and if needed, for the reception of First Communion). Information about this celebration for pastors and those who assist with the formation and reception of the Sacraments of Initiation can be found on the website for the Office for Divine Worship. If for some serious reason, a school age baptized Roman Catholic is unable to be confirmed by the Bishop during his pastoral visit to the parish, then this candidate, with the permission of the pastor, may be presented for the Sacrament of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday. The pastor’s permission is to be included with the registration forms to be sent to the Office for Divine Worship. A pastor who foresees the genuine pastoral need to confirm an adult baptized Roman Catholic can do so only with the specific delegation of the Bishop (see Canon 882 and National Statutes for the Catechumenate, nos. 28-29). Archbishop Chaput gives this faculty to all priests of the Archdiocese to confirm Roman Catholic Adults on any occasion from Palm Sunday through Pentecost Sunday. This delegation is required for the validity of the Sacrament in the case of a Roman Catholic candidate. MASSES FOR THE NEOPHYTES AND ALSO A PENTECOST CELEBRATION During the Easter Season The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults provides helpful guidance for the pastoral care of the newly baptized adults at Easter: # 247 Since the distinctive spirit and power of the period of postbaptismal catechesis or mystagogy derive from the new, personal experience of the sacraments and of the community its main setting is the so-called Masses for neophytes, that is, the Sunday Masses of the Easter season. Besides being occasions for the newly baptized to gather with the community and share in the mysteries, these celebrations include particularly suitable readings from the Lectionary, especially the readings for Year A. Even when Christian initiation has been celebrated outside the usual times, the texts for these Sunday Masses of the Easter season may be used. # 248 All the neophytes and their godparents should make an effort to take part in the Masses for the neophytes and the entire local community should be invited to participate with them. Special places in the congregation are to be 3 reserved for the neophytes and their godparents. The homily and, as circumstances suggest, the general intercessions should take into account the presence and needs of the neophytes. # 249 To close the period of postbaptismal catechesis, some sort of celebration should be held at the end of the Easter season near Pentecost Sunday; festivities in keeping with local custom may accompany the occasion. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION • All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are to have an appointment letter from the Archbishop. • Pastors and chaplains are encouraged to send new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the archdiocesan formation sessions. Current Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are also welcome to these sessions. • Pastors and chaplains are reminded to inform the Office for Divine Worship if they conduct their own formation and to send to this office their request for new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. • Request forms can be found on the Office for Divine Worship website. Letters of Appointment from the Archbishop will then follow. • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are appointed for a three-year term and for the place where they are commissioned. Terms may be renewed if agreeable to both the pastor/chaplain and the minister. • Pastors are reminded to conduct the commissioning of new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion according to the rite found in the Book of Blessings, Chapter 63. The Fall 2013 schedule of Archdiocesan Formation Sessions for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion can be found on the website of the Office for Divine Worship. Register for these workshops directly online at the Office for Divine Worship website or call the Office for Divine Worship. Important information for the pastor/chaplain can be found online on the registration forms. PUBLICATION OF SUNDAY AND WEEKDAY READINGS IN ON THE PARISH WEBSITE AND IN THE PARISH BULLETIN Pastors are encouraged to publish aids for the Sunday and Weekday readings for Mass on the parish website and/or in the parish bulletin to foster a reading of the Word of God outside of Mass and also as a preparation for Mass. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops provides the following website which could be published: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings. 4 MATERIALS FOR LECTORS WHO USE LARGE PRINT OR BRAILLE Please contact: National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD) 415 Michigan Avenue, NE, Suite 95 Washington, DC 20017-4501 202-529-2933; 202-529-2934 (tty) www.ncpd.org Xavier Society for the Blind 212-473-7800 Xaviersocietyfortheblind.org Obtaining Low-Gluten Hosts and Mustum In the dioceses of the United States, there are three approved distributors of low-gluten hosts and two of mustum known to the Secretariat of Divine Worship. 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SECOND LECTURE The Psalms as the Liturgy’s Hymnal May 14, 2013 THIRD LECTURE The Liturgy of the Hours: Its Form May 21, 2013 FOURTH LECTURE The Liturgy of the Hours: Its Celebration May 28, 2013 Time and Place 7:00—8:30 PM, Auditorium Archdiocesan Pastoral Center 222 North Seventeenth Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Parking available Lecture Fee $10.00 for a lecture, $25.00 for all four lectures Contact the Office for Divine Worship by email, [email protected] or phone, 215-587-3537 THE NORTH AMERICAN FORUM ON THE CATECHUMENATE In partnership with THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA VVisionision of Initiation Ministry for Priests, Deacons, and Directors of Religious Education OOctoberctober 2121----22,22, 201322, 2013 Empress Conference Room Saint Helena Parish | 1489 DeKalb Pike Blue Bell, PA 19422 WWhathat does this Conference hope to achieve? ► name and clarify key principles of the rite: conversion, initiation, community and how to adapt these principles to experience with children in the Catechumenate ► introduce a method of critical thinking about the periods based on the rituals ► invite reflection on pastoral care dimension of the various ministers involved in the initiation ministry of the ordained & its link to liturgical presiding and preaching ► lead participants to discover how they can implement/strengthen a team approach ► surface principles of good liturgical celebration & identify resources for preaching ► lead the participants to reflect on their own faith journey and continuing conversion Make checks payable to: Office for Divine Worship | Attn: Mary Ann Johnson | 222 North Seventeenth Street, 8th Floor | Philadelphia, PA 19103 Registration Fee: $175 per person Enclosed: $______ Name: ______ Parish:______Parish City:______ Phone: ______Email: ______ For additional information about the Vision of Initiation Ministry Conference, contact Mary Ann Johnson Office for Divine Worship 215-587-3537 | [email protected]