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 Vicars Rev. Matthew J. Tralies Rev. Thomas D. O’Donald

Parish Office 215-357-5720 Hours: Mon-Fri 8a.m. to 9p.m. Sat 9a.m. to Noon CLOSED SUNDAY Fax Number 215-396-0704 Office Manager Barbara Rogowski Receptionist, Secretary, Safe Environment Manager Cathleen M. Lynskey Communications Patrick McNally Music Coordinator Susan DiFlorio Facilities Manager Tina Engle Eucharistic & Devotional Celebrations Vigil Mass (Saturday Evening): 5:30PM Religious Education/C.C.D. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:00AM, & 12:30PM 215-357-2130 Weekday Masses (Monday through Friday): 6:30 & 9:00AM Director. Religious Education Saturday Mass & Miraculous Medal Novena: 8:30AM Carole Obrokta Holy Days (Except Christmas & New Year's) Vigil Mass: 5:30PM Administrative Assistant Holy Day Masses: 6:30, 9:00AM, 5:30PM, & 7:30PM Linda Bourcet Sacrament of Reconciliation (Saturday): 4:00 to 5:00PM Parish Rosary (Tuesday). 7PM Parish Youth Ministry 24-Hour Perpetual Adoration Chapel 215-357-5113 Youth Ministry Coordinator Sacramental Sponsorship - For letters of eligibility, one must be a registered member Maritza Carmona-Kelly of the parish for six months or more (a reference letter from your previous parish will Parish Nurse Ministry be accepted). Please contact the Parish Office five days in advance. Baptism - Usually celebrated on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. MANDATORY 215-357-4113 Parish Nurse Pre-Jordan Classes are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Kris Ingle PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - please call the Parish Office to make arrangements (215-357-5720). Marriage - Saturday weddings are 10:00AM, 12:00 Noon, & 2:00 PM. It is St. Katharine Drexel Diocesan policy that arrangements must be made AT LEAST 6 MONTHS prior to the Regional School wedding. Information on Marriage Instructions can be obtained from the priests. For 215-357-4720 information on music, call Susan DiFlorio at 215-891-0869. Principal Anointing of the Sick - In case of serious illness (or advanced age), please call the Laura Clark priests. Hospital cases should contact the Chaplain, but the Parish Office should be Interim Principal Barbara Zanaras notified so one of the priests may visit the patient. Advancement Director Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays 4:00 PM to 5 PM, Wednesdays of Lent at Lisa James 7 PM, or by appointment with a priest. Grade School Secretaries ______Debra Guarino Kathleen Young NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN (SUBJECT TO SPACE AVAILABILITY) MUST BE AT THE RECTORY BY MONDAY, 12:00 NOON. December 11, 2016 St. Bede 103

Third Sunday of Advent

December 11, 2016

A Message From Your Pastor Scripture Readings My Dear Parishioners, Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2016 If you are like me, you are feeling yourself Isaiah 7: 10-14 being pulled deeper and deeper into the Christmas Psalm 24 spirit. Even though many people call it the "holiday Romans 1: 1-7 spirit," we know that "Jesus is the Reason for the Season." And yet as beautiful as this time of year is, Matthew 1: 18-24 don't you feel bad for those who seem to be only The most important dreamer of all was a carpen- Rev. Monsignor ter named Joseph. In his dream, an angel came and John C. Marine living it on the surface, and never appear to go deeper than the parties, the drinking and the food? spoke to him and said, “Do not fear to take Mary Somehow they've missed the fact that Christmas is about the reality that into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit God so loved the world, that He gave us His only Son so that we that this child has been conceived in her.” In addi- may have life, and life to the fullest. Without that reality before us, tion, in his dream, Joseph was told to name the child Christmas comes and goes, and nothing is left but credit card bills, Jesus, which means “God saves.” hangovers and post-holiday depression. They miss out on the "life to the fullest" part. Adoration Chapel But that is what makes our Catholic faith so reasonable. It's called "reality." We are all sinners who, under the grace of God, and through Altar Candle Dedication His mercy are continually being raised up to become a Church of Dec. 12-18 Saints. For deceased members of the Lis, Christmas is not that far off. Every Christmas, people long for the Jezak, and Ariansen families spiritual, and actually consider coming back to church. Yes, many will (Req. by Marie Lis and family) only come for the day, caught up in sentimentality. But there are some - Weeks are still available for early 2017. no, there are many, who will come, using Christmas as an opportunity Just come into the Parish Office to reserve. to give religion and the Church another look. Candle dedications are a $30 donation for the week. Who are these people? They are your neighbors, your friends and GIFT CARDS ARE AVAILABLE! your relatives. Some of them, perhaps most of them, may feel very uncomfortable attending Mass, in that they feel that they don't belong among such good people who worship every week. So reach out to Welcome Our New Parishioners them. Invite them to join you on Christmas, and beyond. Let them George & Donna Gouneris family know there is no one in church who is not totally dependent on the Gregory & Jennifer Schuh family Mercy of God. Richard & Nichole Meyers family Anybody who says that they don't go to church because I am such a New parishioners can register sinner needs you and me to say with all sincerity, "Come and join the by seeing one of our priests after Sunday Mass. rest of us sinners. Jesus is trying to make us into saints." The first Christians in fact referred to themselves as the "community of saints."

Not because they felt that they were so good, but because they were Holy Baptism acutely aware that the God who sent His Son to this world on that first Congratulations to Andrew Michael Keefe, Christmas is so merciful. Tell them we cannot comprehend the depth of who was recently baptized in our church. the love of our God. He sees each of us for who we are, with all the Welcome to the St. Bede Community! warts and bumps, yet but also with the love, courage and character that is in every one of us. He loves us. Remind them that God is far more Bereavement Support Meeting concerned with extending us His mercy, than He is with our sinfulness. Tuesday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. So take some extra bulletins home with you and spread them around In the St. Francis Center to your friends and neighbors! Invite them to come home. When we Topic: “Dealing with the holidays after a loss” come home to church, seeking this mercy and love of God, we leave All are welcome! church living under His mercy and love. And if we can convince one For Information call Lynne O' Brien 215-504-4718. person about that reality, then the Star of Bethlehem will shine much brighter this Christmas, because of us! Photos Wanted!

If you were at our Christmas Concert last week and May God Bless You, took some pictures, we'd love to share them. Please send your photos by email to [email protected]. Thank you! December 11, 2016 2 St. Bede 103

Advent Mass and Gift Giving Outdoor Manger Tableau St. Bede parishioners once again showed their generosity and Christmas spirit at our 11th annual Advent Mass. (photos by Gary Gehringer)

Thanks to members of our Knights of Columbus, who this year built a new manger for the front of our church! The Knights’ Christmas Meeting will be held on our normal meeting night, Thursday December 15 at 7:30pm in the Drexel Center. ALL Knights should check their email for details and respond to Ed Bagdon to confirm attendance at [email protected].

Father Gus Puleo gratefully accepted the gifts from parishioners, which will Greeters Needed be given to needy members of his parish, St. Patrick, in Norristown. For Christmas Masses If you’ve ever thought about becom- ing a Greeter, now is the time to try it out. Because of the additional Masses on Christmas Eve as well as the holiday schedules of many of our regular Greeters, we are seeking your help with greeting for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses. Sign-up sheets are located at all the entrances. You may pick your Mass time and location. It’s a great way to have the opportunity to wish a Merry Christmas to your fellow St. Bede parishioners! Thank you!

2017 Calendars Available This year’s Liturgical Calendar focuses on the Saints of the Americas, including St. John Neumann and St. Katharine Drexel. We thank the Joseph Fluehr III Funeral Home The procession of parishioners bearing gifts was only surpassed by the for providing our families with this calendar. amount of gifts themselves! Everyone was once again so generous. Please take one home with you today, and in the coming weeks, leading up to the New Year.

St. Bede Women’s Club Our December Women’s Club meeting will be on Wednesday December 14 at 7:00 PM in the Drexel Center. We will have an ornament exchange. Bring a wrapped ornament to the meeting. It can be a purchased or homemade ornament. Also Gina Mather will help us make a decorated a picture frame. Bring a frame of any size, some wire ribbon and colored glass stones or broken jewelry. We will have glue guns and scissors. A small dessert to share will be appreciated. We will also have a 50/50 The choir from St. Patrick Church once again joined in the celebration of the drawing. If you have any questions you can contact Mo or Mass and Gift Giving. Judy Connelly at [email protected] or 215-579-6370. December 11, 2016 3 St. Bede 103

Principal’s Corner

It is hard to believe that we have started the Second Trimester of the school year this past week. Monsignor Marine, Father Mike, and I look forward to distributing report START YOUR cards to our students on Monday. Our stu- dents are commended for their hard work HOLIDAY SHOPPING! and effort. Barbara Zanaras St. Bede Scrip Sales This coming week, our school community For Sale Monday through Friday will celebrate this holy season through the annual celebration of Carol Night. This is a beautiful combination of traditional in the Parish Office

Christmas songs and narration of the story of the birth of Je- SPECIAL! sus. Students from all grade levels participate in this special presentation. Our children truly help us remember the real Full Credit for the following stores: meaning of Christmas. (and others—call the Parish office for details) During this Advent season, let us “take time, slow down, be still, and be awake to the Divine Mystery that looks so com- mon and so ordinary yet is wondrously present.”

God’s peace,

Mrs. Barbara Zanaras Interim Principal, St. Katharine Drexel School Scrip is a great option for food shopping or gift shopping. And you can earn credits toward parochial school, (www.skdschool.org / 215-357-4720) CCD tuition or other Parish Ministries.

You can come in person, Gift cards for Christmas or order by phone or email! Gift cards to food stores, Target , and Walmart are needed Call Parish Secretary Cathleen Lynskey at 215-357-5720 to help families in need over the holidays. Each Christmas we Or email to [email protected] supply families in need with a food basket and gift cards for perishable food items, as well as Christmas gifts for their chil- dren . Your generosity makes this possible. Cards can be pur- chased in the Parish Office through the SCRIP PROGRAM, and left in the Parish Nurse Ministry mailbox. Please have all donations in for Christmas by 12/19. Thank you and God Bless!

Kris Ingle

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Religious Education Cornerstone for Life Cardinal Dolan Statement Calls for Renewed Dear Parishioners, Congratulations goes out to: Kelly Longmore (Mary), Nick Fight Against Doctor-Assisted Suicide Altomari (Joseph), Bella DiAmico (Angel), Mia Rose LaFrado “Seven jurisdictions in the United States have (Angel), Nora Mahoney (Angel), Ava Brisgone (Angel), now opened the legal door to this dangerous Martin Marano (Shepherd), Ethan Burger (Shepherd) and abuse of medicine, an alarming trend that must Gabe Altomari (Shepherd) for representing the CCD Program be stopped for the sake of human dignity and the during the Christmas Concert. Job well done! sacredness of life. In Colorado, Proposition 106 legalized the ability of a doctor to write prescriptions for the Cardinal sole purpose of killing another human being, and Timothy Dolan the ability of insurance companies to refuse treatment of patients they consider terminal. The DC law is the most expansive and dangerous so far. It goes beyond assisted suicide by allowing third parties to administer the lethal drugs opening the door even further to coercion and abuse. Every suicide is tragic, whether someone is young or old, healthy or sick. But the legalization of doctor-assisted suicide creates two classes of people: those whose suicides are to be prevented at any cost, and those whose suicides are deemed a positive good. We remove weapons and drugs that can cause harm to one group, while handing deadly drugs to the other, setting up yet another kind of life-threatening discrimination. This is completely unjust. Our inherent human dignity does not wane with the onset of illness or incapacity, and so all are worthy of protection. The act of prescribing a fatal, poisonous dose, moreover, undermines the very heart of medicine. Doctors vow to do no harm, and yet assisted suicide is the ultimate abandonment of their patients. What seriously ill – and often depressed -- patients need is authentic support, including doctors fully committed to their welfare and pain management as they enter their final days. Patients need our assurance that they are not a burden -- that it is a privilege to care for them as we ourselves hope to be cared for one day. A compassionate society devotes more attention, not less, to members facing the most vulnerable times in their lives. So doctor-assisted suicide must now be opposed with re- newed vigor. Catholics must join medical professionals, disabil- Pictures have been added to the bulletin board in-between ity rights groups, and other concerned citizens in fighting for the church and school. Let us keep each other in prayer. the authentic care of those facing terminal illness.” (Cardinal Dolan is the Archbishop of New York, and the New York God Bless, Chairman of the United States Conference of Bishops’ Committee on Carole Obrokta Pro-Life Activities). Director of Religious Education (Office: 215-357-2130) A Great Christmas Gift Idea! If you’re looking for a gift Remember The Deceased idea for that hard to buy for Rene Albert, Dr. William L. Nash, III, person, why not give the gift of Claire Theresa Walton history? We are united in prayer with their families and with one another as we and all The St. Bede 50th the faithful departed await our rising with the Lord. Anniversary Commemorative Books are still for sale. The book St. Bede Young at Heart Seniors Sponsors is filled with fun facts and photos, Doolan's New year's Eve Day Gala and all for the price of just $30. December 31 - Cost: $95 per person To purchase a Commemorative Book, just come to the Expect to return between 5pm-5:30pm Parish Office during normal business hours (M-F, 8am-9pm, Call Pauline Cullman at 215-355-5414 Sat, 9am-Noon). December 11, 2016 5 St. Bede 103

Examination of Conscience 1. I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD. YOU SHALL NOT HAVE STRANGE GODS BEFORE ME. Do I give God time every day in prayer? Do I seek to love Him with my whole heart? Have I been involved in witchcraft, superstition or black magic? Have I received Communion in a state of mortal sin? Have I deliberately told a lie in Confession or withheld a mortal sin in Confession? 2. YOU SHALL NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD YOUR GOD IN VAIN. Did I curse or swear? Did I use God’s name in vain, lightly, carelessly, by blasphemy? Have I wished evil upon another person? Have I been angry with God and stayed in that state of anger? Have I insulted a sacred person or abused a sacred object? 3. REMEMBER TO KEEP HOLY THE LORD’S DAY. Have I deliberately missed Mass on Sundays or Holy Days of obligation? Did I receive Holy Communion in the state of serious (mortal) sin? Have I tried to observe Sunday as a family day and a day of rest? Do I get enough rest or am I constantly running? Do I do needless work on Sunday? 4. HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER. Do I honor and obey my parents? Am I respectful towards them? Have I neglected my duties to my spouse and children? Have I given my family good religious example and try to bring peace into the home? Do I care for my aged and infirmed relatives? 5. YOU SHALL NOT KILL. Have I had an abortion or encouraged anyone to have an abortion? Have I mutilated myself through any form of sterilization? Have I encouraged or condoned sterilization? Have I harbored anger or resentment or hatred in my heart? Have I physically harmed anyone? Have I driven recklessly (too fast, showing off, etc.)? Have I abused alcohol or drugs? Have I hurt myself through cutting, scratching, or in any other way? 6. YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY. Have I been faithful to my marriage vows in thought and action? Have I engaged in any sexual activity outside of marriage? Has each sexual act in my marriage been open to the transmission of new life? Have I engaged in any type of sexual activity (intercourse, oral sex, inappropriate touching, mutual masturbation)? Have I been guilty of masturbation? Have I entertained lustful thoughts? Have I been guilty of any homosexual activity? Do I seek to be chaste in my thoughts, words, and actions? Was I “immodest” in the way I dressed, acted or spoke (leading others to arousal)? Are my words, texts and photos on Facebook and/or other social media sites sexually charged? Did I look at pornography or visit chat rooms that were inappropriate? 7. YOU SHALL NOT STEAL. Have I stolen what is not mine? Have I returned or made restitution for what I have stolen? Did I waste time at work (which is really stealing from the company)? Do I gamble excessively, thereby denying my family of their needs? Do I seek to share what I have with the poor? 8. YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS AGAINST YOUR NEIGHBOR. Have I lied? Have I gossiped? Have I spoken behind someone else’s back? Do I always tell the truth? Did I reveal secrets that should have been kept confidential? Am I sincere in my dealings with others? Am I critical, negative, or uncharitable in my thoughts of others? Do I keep secret what should be kept confidential? Is what I write in my emails, IM's, text messages or on any social media sites true about myself or others? 9. YOU SHALL NOT DESIRE YOUR NEIGHBOR’S WIFE. Have I consented to impure thoughts? Have I caused impure thoughts by impure reading, movies, conversations or curiosity? Do I seek to control my imagination? Do I pray at once to banish impure thoughts and temptations? 10. YOU SHALL NOT DESIRE YOUR NEIGHBOR’S GOODS. Am I jealous of what other people have? Do I envy the families or possessions of others? Am I greedy or selfish? Are material possessions the purpose of my life?

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Advent-Christmas 2016 New Year 2017

Advent Confessions *Tuesday Dec. 13 - 7 p.m.* *This is the best time for Confession, as extra priests will be available. Saturday, December 17 – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

St. Bede the Venerable Church Christmas Masses *Tuesday Dec. 13: 7pm* (Holy Day of Obligation) *This is the best time for Confession, Saturday, December 24 - Christmas Eve as extra priests will be available. 4 p.m. (Both in the Church and Gym) Saturday, December 17: 3pm to 5pm 6 p.m., 9 p.m. and Midnight (In Church)

St. Andrew Church Sunday, December 25 - Christmas Day Tuesday Dec. 13 : 6:30pm-7pm (All Masses are in Church) Saturday Dec.17: 4pm-4:45pm 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday & Tuesday Dec. 19 & 20: 6:30pm

Assumption BVM Church Octave of Christmas Thursday & Friday Dec. 22 & Dec. 23: 7pm Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

St. Vincent DePaul Church (Holy Day of Obligation) Monday Dec. 19: 7:30pm New Year’s Day Saturday Dec. 17: 4pm- 4:45pm / 7pm - 7:30pm Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday, January 1, 2017

Form For Confession (Cut out and bring with you) St. Bede Adoration Society

“The most important thing that can happen to a person is to Enter and say: encounter Jesus.” - Pope Francis “Bless me Father for I have sinned. It has been ______since my last confession. These are my sins.” Come to the adoration chapel during Advent where you (Tell the priest your sins and the approximate frequency) can spend time with Jesus and prepare your heart and soul for

His coming. Then say: Consider making the commitment to be a regular adorer by “Father, I am sorry for these and all the sins of my adopting one of our open hours. These include: Monday 1PM, past life, especially ______.” Tuesday 2AM, Friday 3AM,11AM &12PM, and Saturday 2AM & 6PM. The priest speaks to you and suggests an appropriate If these hours are impossible for you due to your schedule, penance. Then say the Act of Contrition: please contact us to arrange a more convenient time. We can accommodate every schedule. We also have a number of adorers that are in need of a prayer partner. This usually Oh my God, I am heartily sorry for involves adopting 2 hours per month instead of a weekly Having offended you, and I detest commitment. If you have any questions or need more information please All my sins, because of Your just contact Debbie & Sean McDermott at 215-504-9897 or e-mail Punishments, but most of all us at [email protected] Because they offend You, My God, who are all-good and deserving of all my love. Save the Date – Day of Recollection January 21, 2017 I firmly resolve, with the help of Please remember to mark your calendar to join us for our annual Day of Recollection. Rev. Daniel Arechabala, Paro- Your grace, to sin no more and to chial Vicar of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish in North Avoid the near occasion of sin. Wales, will lead a morning of recollection that includes prayer, reflections, benediction and a celebration marking our 20th anniversary! We begin with mass at 8:30AM and end at noon. December 11, 2016 7 St. Bede 103

TRIPLE T Teen Topic Thursday’s (Dinner & Discussion Night) Thurs. Dec. 15 @ 6pm in the St. Francis Center

YDisciple Discussion topic: Grace ALL High School Teens are Welcome!!!

Hello Everyone! Happy Advent! I pray your journey through this season of Hope is filled with peace, love, joy and acknowledgement of everyday gifts in life. This week I attended a meeting sponsored by the Council Rock Coalition for Healthy Youth. The meeting consisted of a wide variety of community members. I was pleasantly surprised to meet one of OUR young people, Taylor Downs (right), who attended the meeting as a representative from her school (VJMHS) and as a youth member of the Coalition. St. Bede/SKD, we should be very proud of our young people! They are doing wonderful things in their schools, in our parish and in the community! Please continue to pray for our youth and the Youth Ministry program. To get information about the Youth Ministry programs and events, visit our website st-bede.org/youthministry or call the Youth Ministry office at 215-357-5113.

God Bless! Maritza

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Mass Intentions This Week Parish Calendar This Week

Monday through Friday Masses are in the Daily Mass Chapel (unless noted) DC: Drexel Center SFC: Saint Francis Center Saturday and Sunday Masses are in the Church. Sunday - Boy Scout Flower Sale After Masses Church - CCD 9:15am Cafeteria Monday, Dec. 12 Dec. 11 - Pre-Jordan Class 1:15pm DC-B 6:30am - The Marchese family (Req. by the family) - Baptisms 1:30pm Church 9am - Nora & Edward Lenehan (Req. by Mary Farrell) - CYO 1:30pm Gym - Teen Council Meeting 6pm DC-B Tuesday, Dec. 13 - CCD 7pm DC-A&B 6:30am - Thomas Michael Ford (Req. by Sharon & Barry Weidner ) - Rosary for Priests 7pm SFC 9am - Joseph Buchanan (Req. by Ramona Buchanan) - Men’s Basketball 9pm Gym Monday, - CARES 7am School Wednesday, Dec. 14 - Rosary 8:30 a.m. Chapel 6:30am - Christopher Cole Cameron (Req. by Mary Sue Sears) Dec. 12 - Bible Study 9:30am SFC 9am - Wanda & Joseph Lukas (Req. by Victor & Wanda Dunphy) - CARES 2:45pm School - CCD 4:30pm Cafeteria Thursday, Dec. 15 - CYO 4:30pm Gym 6:30am - For the People of the Parish - Teen Choir 5:30pm Church - CCD 6:30pm Cafeteria 9am - John L. Smith (Req. by Barb & Jerry Laska) - Middle School CCD 6:30pm DC-B - SKD Parents Association 7pm School Friday, Dec. 16 - Faith Enrichment 7pm DC-Office 6:30am - James Butler (Req. by Monsignor Marine) 9am - Thomas Shields (Req. by Joe & Josephine Marcavage) Tuesday, - CARES 7am School - Rosary 8:30 a.m. Chapel Saturday, Dec. 17 Dec. 13 - Adult Religious Education 9:45am DC-B 8:30am - Andrew Gehringer (Req. by Charles & Katrina Orfe) - CARES 2:45pm School 5:30pm - For the People of the Parish - Band 3pm Gym - CYO 4:30pm Gym Sunday, Dec. 18 - Evangelization Steering Cmt. 7pm DCA 7:30am - Joseph S. Cymbor (Req. by Brian Cymbor) - Adult Religious Education 7pm DC-B 9:30am - Special Intentions - Rosary 7pm Chapel 11am - Thomas McCauley (Req. by the Orth family) - ADVENT CONFESSIONS 7pm Church - Bereavement Support 7:30pm SFC 12:30pm - Thomas McCauley (Req. by the Hritzo family) Wednesday, - CARES 7am School - Rosary 8:30 a.m. Chapel Dec. 14 - CARES 2:45pm School - Band 3pm Gym St. Bede’s Collection - - Women’s Club 7pm DC-A - Christmas Carol Night 7pm Gym/Caf God Bless Your Generosity! Thursday, - CARES 7am School Plate: $27,694 - Rosary 8:30 a.m. Chapel Dec. 15 - CARES 2:45pm School Last Year: $25,423 Week of - CYO 4:30pm Gym Grade School: $109 Dec. 4, 2016 - Triple-T meeting 6pm SFC Year’s Average: $23,145 - RCIC 6pm DC-B (Fiscal year began July 1, 2016) - Boy Scout Troop 280 6:30pm Cafeteria E-Giving (Plate): $5,915 - Legion of Mary 7pm DC-Office Stewardship - RCIA 7pm DC-B Current: $102,140 - Adult Choir 7pm Church - Knights of Columbus 7:30pm DC-A Last Year: $111,034 - Guitar Group 9pm Church - Men’s Basketball 9pm Gym Friday, - CARES 7am School - Rosary 8:30 a.m. Chapel Pray for the Sick Dec. 16 - Band Christmas concert 1pm Gym Jean Bonadies, Michael Spadafora, Eileen Christmann, Michael Rafter, Vincent Criniti, - CARES 2:45pm School Grace Casselberry, Charles Allen, Bernard Plantz, Edward Aldderson, Shirley Blackburn, - Teen Choir 5:30pm Church - Band Christmas concert 7pm Gym Casimir Ilenda, Theresa Flanagan, Eugene Boifvert, George Fogel, Catherine McBride, Mary Clark Davis, Maureen Travagline, Leon Gosciniak, Thomas Christmann, Philomena Saturday, - Kings Men 7:45am DC-Office Stendardo, Margaret Niemann-Crossett, Kara Kelly, Annabelle Dolsi, Timothy O’Connor, - CYO 8am Gym Anna Keller, Marie McKenzie, Brooke Siwiecki, Jessie Gnoza, Austin Wackerman, Dec. 17 - Legion of Mary Officers 9:15am DC-B Catherine Siwiecki, Georgie Hartley, Bill Bornak, Bill Cowden, Theresa Webster, John - Confessions 4pm Church Dietz, Diane Plane, Marge Moss, Denise Mayer, Beckett Daniel Wisniewski, Kadence Lawson, Kim & Baby Patrick McFillin, Stephanie Weidner, Kathy Merchel, Tom Merchel, Sunday - CCD 9:15am Cafeteria Janet Lynch, Emelio DiCicco, Irene Cross, Betty Marlin, Norine Cross, Peggy Haley, Dec. 18 - Baptisms 1:30pm Church James Bagdon, Judy Connelly, Eugene Hummel, Michael Corless, Agnes Samra, Mary - CYO 1:30pm Gym Parkinson, Shirley Kates, Vincent Amodei, Rosalie Esposito, Angelique Couturier, Sr. - CCD 7pm DC-A&B - Rosary for Priests 7pm SFC Frances DeSales, Richard Kern, Baby Hanna Smith, John O’Connor, Amy Boland, Len - Men’s Basketball 9pm Gym Scannapieco, Shaun Lambert, Mary Adams, Dean Anderson, Cailyn Stratton, Danny Mullane, Nina Philipp, Ray O’Donnell, Terry Miller, Robert Geisheimer, Ann Orth, Drew Miller, Dwayne Schwarz, Maryann Leisner, Pauline Haynes, William Kilroy, Robert P. Dickerson, Sue Wartenberg, Msgr. Robert Grudowski, Thomas Weir, Ed Rodgers, REGISTER NOW for Steubenville & Kairos! Edward Herman, Fred Hubbard, Joseph Cusick, Baby Curston Boland, Leslie Kobsina, We are Registering teens NOW for February's KAIROS Cathy Reardon-Flynn, Leona Wolanin, Edward Rogowski, Robert Shotwell, Virginia Samhouri. retreat (Feb 17-20, for Junior & Seniors) AND for next summer’s Steubenville Youth Conference (July 21-23, held at Names can be put on the prayer list by contacting the Parish Office in per- St. John's Univ. in Queens, NY). PLEASE Register NOW for son, by phone (215-357-5720) or by email ([email protected]). All names these amazing experiences!!! For more information, contact will be left on the list for a period of 4 weeks. If you would like the intention to stay on for more than 4 weeks, please contact us again. Maritza at 215-357-5113. December 11, 2016 9 St. Bede 103