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TĜĊēęĞ-SĊěĊēęč SĚēĉĆĞ Ďē OėĉĎēĆėĞ TĎĒĊ OĈęĔćĊė 3, 2021 Mൺඌඌ Sർඁൾൽඎඅൾർඁ Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM • Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Mංඇංඌඍൾඋංൺඅ Sඍൺൿൿ Daily: 6:30 AM Monday – Friday & 8:00 AM Saturday Rev. Matthew P. Windle, Pastor Holy Days: Please check bulletin for times or call the rectory Rev. Richard P. Connors, Retired Pastor Rev. Msgr. Richard T. Bolger, Pastor Emeritus Sൺർඋൺආൾඇඍඌ Deacon William Eliason, Retired Confessions: Every Saturday – 8:30 AM Deacon Christopher Mars Sr. Mary C. Chapman, IHM, Ed.D. Adoration: Monday & Wednesday 7 AM – 7 PM, Friday 7 AM – 4 PM School Principal Sacrament of Baptism: To schedule a Baptism and a Pre-Jordan class, Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, IHM, D.R.E. please call the Registration Office at 215-825-8199. Sr. Mary St. Mark, IHM, Parish Ministry Ms. Katie Bier, O.L.C. Principal Sacrament of Marriage: Make arrangements at the Rectory at least six Duncan Fischley, Youth Minister months before the date of marriage. Marriages can be celebrated on Kathleen Piselli, Choir Director Saturdays up to 1:30 PM Barbara Aughtmon, Parish Organist Sacraments at Home: Any sick or homebound parishioner can have the Maureen Mahon, Pastoral Associate priest visit to administer the Sacraments. Please call the Rectory. Julia Marlin, Communications Associate Gary Warnalis, Business Manager Letters of Eligibility can be issued ONLY to registered parishioners who John Hotz, Bookkeeper regularly attend Mass and have been in the parish for a minimum of six Carmen Anuzzi, Maintenance Director months. Bulletin Deadline: Monday 3:00 PM. Email notices to Rൾർඍඈඋඒ [email protected]. Announcements may be edited for space. Rectory Office 215-657-0252 • 215-657-0253 www.stdavidparish.org Registration Office: 215-825-8199 Lංඇ඄ ඍඈ LංඏൾSඍඋൾൺආ: Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 AM—5 PM https://stdavidparish.org/st-david-livestream/ Fridays 9 AM—3:30PM Convent: 215-659-0445 Parish is a faith-filled Catholic Christian Community Queen of Angels School which responds to God’s call to all people to seek God, to know God, Upper School: 215-659-6393 to love God with all our being, and to become God’s adopted children Lower School: 215-659-4251 and heirs of God’s blessed life. Our Lady of Confidence Day School 215-657-9311 New Parishioners For Parish Registration please contact Religious Education Office: 215-659-4059 Sr. Mary St. Mark at 215-825-8199 or email [email protected].

For more information, visit us on the web at http://www.stdavidparish.org 164 1 Tඟඍඖගඡ-Sඍඞඍඖගඐ Sඝඖඌඉඡ එඖ Oකඌඑඖඉකඡ Tඑඕඍ Fක඗ඕ ගඐඍ ඌඍඛඓ ඗ඎ Kකඑඛ Vඉඖ Hඍඍඛ Several years ago, I started feeling that God was calling me to a different role in the Church. I wasn't sure what that was just yet, but I decided to be open to whatever he had in mind for me. As time progressed, I felt a call to the Permanent Diaconate, and after discerning this feeling with my wife Kathy, I applied to be accepted into the formation program. Now, 3 years into my formation, I have been called to the Ministry of the Word. This is one of the three ministries that form the pillars of the Diaconate Rඈඌൺඋඒ Nඈඏൾඇൺ rd st (Ministry of the Word, Ministry of the Altar, Ministry October 23 – October 31 of Charity) and an important step on my way to, God Saturdays & Sundays @ 8:30 AM Monday–Friday @ 7 PM willing, ordination as a Permanent Deacon. On Join us as we end the Month of the Rosary in praying September 18, I was instituted as a Lector for the a Rosary novena for the intentions of our parish. Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Church recognizes a diversity of offices in BLESSING OF ANIMALS the celebration of the Mass and this is shown There will be a special Blessing of the Animals, in honor of Saint outwardly by the diversity of vestments. The common ’s feast day, on vestment for ordained and instituted ministers is the Monday October 4th at 6 PM in alb (white garment) and cincture (a rope tied around the Church parking lot. All are the waist). Over the alb, the celebrating priest wears a welcome to bring their pets for this blessing. stole around his neck, hanging down in front, and over this he wears a colorful chasuble that indicates the character of the mysteries of faith that are being celebrated. The deacon wears a stole over his alb, diagonal from his left shoulder to his right side, and a dalmatic that matches the liturgical color scheme of Thank you to all parishioners who continue to support St. David Parish’s financial needs. We appreciate your ongoing the priest’s chasuble. giving to the parish and the participation in special As a candidate for ordination as a permanent fundraisers, all that helps pay the ongoing monthly expenses and fund capital projects to keep the parish up to date. deacon and as instituted lector, I am asked to take the Parish Collections: important step of becoming comfortable with being 4th Sunday September 2021 - $12,131.34 vested in alb and cincture, and taking my place in the 4th Sunday September 2020 - $13,181.41 sanctuary throughout the Mass. I am excited (and a bit nervous) to take this step in my formation and to be Prayer to St. the is said after every Mass. able to share it with the entire congregation. Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel I am very blessed to be able to join the ranks of St.S Michael the Archangel, defend us lectors, and pray that I may proclaim the Word of God in battle; be our defense against the well. I humbly ask for your prayers through the rest of wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly my formation, and that if it is God's will, I may be pray. And do thou, O prince of the ordained in 2025. Be assured of my prayers for you heavenly host, by the power of God, all. cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world Kris Van Hees seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

For more information, visit us on the web at http://www.stdavidparish.org 164 2 Our First Reconciliation Parent Meeting (at least one) will take place on Monday, October 11 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in St. David Church. If you and your family are parishioners of St. David Saturday October 2nd Guardian Angels Parish and your son/daughter is being prepared to receive 4:00 pm † Intentions of the Parishioners First Reconciliation & First or Confirmation in Sunday October 3rd a Catholic School, other than Queen of Angels, or in an 7:00 am Intentions of the Presider alternate Religious Education or Homeschool program, please 9:00 am For those affected by COVID-19 contact Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. (Info below) 11:00 am † Intentions of the Presider Monday October 4th St. Francis of Assisi 6:30 am † John & James Tobin Tuesday October 5th 6:30 am † Nicholas Soccodato Wednesday October 6th St. Bruno Are you a non-Catholic who is interested in learning more 6:30 am † Mary Swanick about the Catholic Faith? Are you a baptized adult Thursday October 7th Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic who has never celebrated First Communion or 6:30 am † Daniele DeSantis Confirmation? We can accompany you on your spiritual journey. For more information, please contact Sr. Kathleen Friday October 8th Fitzpatrick (info below) or call the Rectory at 215-657-0252. 6:30 am † Christopher Fessey Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, IHM Saturday October 9th St. Denis & companions; 215-659-4059 (Office) | 484-506-1687 (Cell) St. John Leonardi Email: [email protected] 8:00 am † John Suchanic Website: stdavidparish.org/RCIA/ ————————— Every Saturday — Rosary after the 8 AM Mass Sඋකඑ඘ Tඝඑගඑ඗ඖ Fඝඖඌකඉඑඛඑඖඏ Pක඗ඏකඉඕ Every Wednesday 3 PM — Divine Mercy Chaplet in the chapel Scrip is a no-cost way to earn money for Catholic school tuition. Your participation supports our parish! Find complete information at www.qoaschool.org/scrip. Scrip will be sold on 10/10 and 10/24 from 10-11 AM in Father Curran Hall. Special orders are due to the coordinator by 11am on 10/24. We hope to begin scrip sales through the QoA backpacks very soon. Stay tuned! Contact Sharon with any Thank you Lord for all the good gifts you have given us questions! Sharon C. ([email protected] or 215-620-0155) especially your presence in the most blessed sacrament of the Eucharistic. Cඈආൾ! Jൾඌඎඌ ංඌ Wൺංඍංඇ඀! Eucharistic Adoration is in our Chapel: Monday & Wednesday 7 AM-7 PM | Friday 7 AM-4 PM Urgent need for adorers on Fridays at 11 AM. Please, do not let be alone! If you can sign up for this or another Holy Hour, please contact Paula Warnalis 215-715-6911. Rʇʏʇʏʄʇʔʋʐʉ ʋʐ ʑʗʔ Pʔʃʛʇʔʕ… … all those who are sick … Mary Trauger, Loretta Boyle, James Dehan, Nina Ferraro, Teresa Riegal, Eric Bull, Bruce Seth, Vanessa Sൺඏൾ ඍඁൾ Dൺඍൾ Wismer, Adriana Sproehnle, Karen Dale, Robert Farrell, Agnes Neas, Eileen Snipas, John Flickinger, Maria Pinto, Ernestine Iආආൺർඎඅඣൾ Iඅංൻൺ඀ංඓൺ ൺඇൽ Hൾඋ Sඍඈඋඒ Spinello, Andrew Wolford, Bryce Cassidy, Marta Gomeztor, ඈൿ Fඈඋ඀ංඏൾඇൾඌඌ ൺඇൽ Mൾඋർඒ Marion Price, Marie Hagan, Ed Bergan, Evelyn Griffin, Ray Wilson, and the residents of Garden Springs and the Landings. Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | 7 PM … all those who are deceased … During the season of Advent St. David will Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. welcome Immaculée Ilibagiza to share her beautiful and powerful story about how she survived the Sick List Information Please call the parish office (215-657-0252) or email Rwandan genocide that occurred only a few decades [email protected] if you would like to add or remove ago. Tickets are expected to sell out fast. Stay tuned someone’s name from the prayer list. for more details about ticket sales. For more information, visit us on the web at http://www.stdavidparish.org 164 3 EPIC High School Youth Group For 8th-12th graders Sunday Oct 3rd - Join Corpus Christi in Lansdale for 6 PM Mass and youth group activities. News and Updates Leaving St David Church at 5:15 p.m. Please RSVP to arrange rides. The awards are in! QOA's Band was awarded "Superior" and Sunday Oct 10th - Night with Shannon Donnely. Hear a Gold Medal in both the Concert Band and Jazz Band her story of healing and relationship with the Holy Spirit. category at the Music Showcase Virtual Competition in 7:00 p.m. St David Church May! Jazz Ensemble: Outstanding Section Awards - trumpets, saxes and rhythm Faith Alive Jr High Youth Group Outstanding Soloists Awards - Nathaniel Marshall '21, For 6th & 7th Graders Madeline White, and Nick Tait '21. Concert Band: Sunday Oct 3rd - No Event Outstanding Section Awards - flutes, clarinets, alto saxes, Sunday Oct 10th - Service Project (cooking meals for trumpets Aid for Friends) Outstanding Musician Awards – Nick Tait '21 and 10:00 a.m. at St David Church Hall. Madeline White Dave Dombrowski | 215-500-6840 H&S Queen of Angels Fall Festival, [email protected] | epic-ministries.org Sunday, October 3 Noon Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians followed by and watching the Eagles game, with food and festivities. We hope you can make it!!! SAVE THE DATE: Friday, October 29 QOA Student Council will host a Trunk or Treat OLHC Parking Lot...Stay tuned for more details! Aൻංඇ඀ඍඈඇ Lංൿൾ Cඁൺංඇ Sunday,S October 3rd | 2-3 PM Old York Road between Keith & Horace Roads Spend one hour standing in silent prayer for the unborn. Signs will be provided at the corners of Keith & Horace Roads. For more information, call Patrick Stanton at 267-718-4851 or Jill Page at 215-429-3750.

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Vඈංർൾ ඈൿ Sඍ. Vංඇർൾඇඍ Dൾ Pൺඎඅ “Whatever you do for the least of my brothers and sisters you do for Me.” Are you a caring, compassionate, and giving person? Would you like to share your God-given gifts with people in need? If so, please consider joining our Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference. We meet on the third Monday of each month at 7 PM in Father Curran Hall. St. Church will be Inter-Faith Food Pantry | 1250 Easton Road, Roslyn holding a community Trucktoberfest Open for those who need food and for donations. event on Friday, October 15, 2021 Because of the current situation, call ahead to from 4 PM until 10 PM on the church check on hours 267-318-0607. There is a basket grounds, 317 Witmer Road Horsham. Please come out and at the back of the Church for donations to the enjoy a food-filled evening featuring a wide variety from 7 Food Cupboard. unique specialty food trucks, 3 scrumptious dessert trucks, and Regular hours for donating: Regular hours to get food: a Beer/Wine Garden featuring regular beer, craft beer, and Wed-Thurs & Sat 10am-1pm Mon 5:30-7pm and wine. It’s time to have fun again! All at reasonable family Wed-Thurs & Sat 11am-1pm prices. Thanks in advance for your consideration and support.

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