Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 10, 2013

SS. Simon and Jude

A Stewardship Parish  8 Cavanaugh Court  West Chester, PA  www.simonandjude.org

SS. Simon and Jude extends prayerful best wishes and many more years of service to the glory of God and charity to all. Congratulations to the Norbertine Fathers of Daylesford Abbey as you celebrate your Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 November 10, 2013

MASS SCHEDULE PARISH CLERGY & RELIGIOUS STAFF Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Rev. J. Gerlach, Pastor Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon and Rev. Ronald Rossi, O.Praem, Parochial Vicar 6:00 p.m. Rev. Mark J. Haynes, Parochial Vicar Sister Elizabeth Bailey, IHM, Superior Weekday: 6:45 and 9:00 a.m. Sister Mary Beth Coyle, IHM, Evangelization /Adult Faith Formation Divine Mercy prayed after 9:00 a.m. Benjamin Rynearson, Transitional Sat. Morning: 9:00 a.m. Deacon James Lyon Holy Days: 7:00 Vigil, 6:45 & 9:00 a.m. & 7:00p.m. Deacon James Owens Deacon Ruggiero RECONCILATION Deacon William Shearer Saturdays: 8:00-9:00 a.m. & 4:00-5:00 p.m. PARISH OFFICE RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Ronald B. Avellino, Business Manager Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Ellie Berry, Music Ministry Coordinator Saturday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm Angelo Golato, Maintenance Supervisor Marty Harris, Parish Services Director Melanie Hart, Receptionist Mary-Kay Lack, Financial Secretary EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Bernadette Moncrief, Maureen O’Malley, Secretaries Visit our Chapel day or night to spend time with Our Lord in the Address: 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA 19382 Blessed Sacrament. Exposition 7:30 am to 10:00 pm. Chapel is Phone: 610-696-3624 Fax: 610-696-3971 open 24/7. Call Kathy Bond at 610-296-2526 or e-mail: [email protected] Jackie Geary 610-436-5399 for more information. Web Site: www.simonandjude.org

ROSARY SCHOOL OFFICE Weekdays: after 6:45 a.m. and before 9:00 a.m. Mass Sister Jeannine Norton, IHM, Principal (Wednesdays-Liturgy of the Hours is prayed instead of Rosary). Susan D’Amore, School Secretary Address: 6 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: 610-696-5249 Fax: 610-696-4682 REGISTRATION FOR NEW FAMILIES New families should call or visit the Rectory Office (610-696-3624) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE to make an appointment with a priest to register in the Parish. Sister Barbara Jude Gentry IHM, DRE Members of the parish who reach the age of 18 should register Mary Conway, Secretary Address: 6 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA 19382 separately as adults. If you have recently changed your status, Phone: 610-692-3118 married, moved out of your parents home or graduated from col- lege, you need to re-register. If you move, we would also appreci- ate a call to the Parish Office so that our records will be in order. MEEHAN CENTER Marty Harris, Phone: 610-235-4020 Web Site: www.meehancenter.org BAPTISMS Baptisms will be celebrated the first three Sundays of the month. HOME AND SCHOOL BOARD Parents are asked to register their child for Baptism by calling the President……………………………………………....Colleen Tegler Parish Office. If this is your first child, it is required that you attend Vice President…………………………….……….To Be Determined Treasurer…………………………………………. .Maureen Shrader a Pre-Jordan Seminar. These are held on the fourth Sunday of the Recording Secretary……………………………….....Kathi Clapham month (except December and July) at 10:00 a.m. in St. Katherine Corresponding Secretary……………………………..Megan DelFra Drexel Room in Monahan Hall.

PASTORAL COUNCIL WEDDINGS Fr. Gerlach Sr. Jeannine Norton We need at least six months to assist engaged couples to prepare Elizabeth Beck Karen Galese Katie McFillin for marriage. Please call the Parish Office for an appointment with Ellie Berry Gordon Jefferes Bernie O’Neill a priest. Joan Capoferri Ken Kelly Mark Reber Mark Cellini Edward Lack Sue Surrichio Ralph Celidonio John Mattiola

AGED, SHUT-IN & HOSPITALIZED FINANCE COUNCIL Notify the Parish Office when a neighbor, friend or relative is aged, Fr. Gerlach Sr. Jeannine Norton sick or hospitalized. The sacraments of Penance, Jennifer Appaneal Ralph Celidonio Ray Mazza Eucharist or Anointing are our joy and privilege to administer. Michael Bray Annette Glaudel Jay Ranalli Suzanne Burke Diana Hoff 094simju

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“ of God come to our aid”

The Communion of Saints are those children of God who have lived a faith filled life on earth through every circumstance recorded in the pages of history. Their lives on earth were marked with prayers of praise, petitions of repentance and charity to one’s neighbor. Their life in heaven is marked with endless praise of God and charitable intercession for the needs of all God’s people on earth.

This pastor’s note is an introduction to a powerful intercessor whose name is relatively unknown, but whose legacy is reflected in apostolic works in the Philadelphia region. Blessed Louis Brisson, OSFS: (Oblate Friar of Francis deSales).

The Oblates of Saint Francis deSales were founded by a holy and zealous French priest, Father Louis Brisson. He was beatified on September 22, 2012, in Troyes, . This occurred because Benedict XVI declared a 1953 miracle of a young boy in Ecuador as coming through the prayerful intercession of Father Brisson. Their founder is known as Blessed Louis Brisson.

There are always particular needs of great urgency. At this moment there is a parishioner of Saints Simon and Jude Parish who has such an urgent need. To this end, we will be leading a novena seeking the intercession of Blessed Louis. We are mindful that we are seeking the miraculous; we also believe the very teaching of St. Francis deSales who states: “God will either lift the cross from your shoulder or grant you the grace to carry your cross.”

The following prayer has full approval of the .

Prayer for the of Blessed Louis Brisson: Attentive to the signs of the times and in obedience to Your Will, he founded the double family of the Oblate Sisters and of the Oblates of St. . Confident in your providence and joyful in hope, he knew as a good father, how to make himself all things to all people. Grant us, through his intercession, the favors which we ask of You, especially … May holy Church rejoice in glorifying this priest after Your own Heart Who gave himself totally to Your Love. Amen.

Our Novena Schedule will be: 5:00 p.m., Sunday, November 17th; 5 pm Monday, 5pm Tuesday, 5pm Wednesday, 5pm Thursday, 5pm Friday, 6 pm Saturday, 5pm Sunday, in the chapel concluding 7:00 p.m. Monday November 25th, in the Church

God bless you. Father Gerlach

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Blue Mass to Honor Our Police, Stewardship Fire and First Responders This Year: November 3, 2013….$38,399 Please join us on SUNDAY, NOV. 17 AT Last Year: November 4, 2012….$38,238 12:00 NOON to Honor and Thank the members of Pastor’s Comment: “The person who tithes is saying our local communities who serve and protect thank you to God for health, food, family, love and life. us. All are welcome. Tithing teaches that the love of God is the creative factor in every person’s life.” Light refreshments will be served in the Meehan Center after Mass. Parishioners Comment: “I tithe out of a deep-down conviction that it’s the correct, Scriptural thing to do I Congratulations IHM Sisters give without expecting anything in return. But it’s The IHM Sisters will celebrate the amazing what God can do when you take Him as your founding of their community on partner. I’m a lot happier than way back when I used Sunday, November 10. Did you to give grudgingly , tight-fistedly, or sometimes not at know that the very first community all.” began in 1845 in a " log cabin " with just three sisters in the state of RCIA...If you or someone you know is Michigan ? interested in becoming Catholic or in The Spiritual Book Club meets this completing their reception of the Friday after the 9:00 am Mass for a light sacraments of initiation, please breakfast and discussion of Chapters 8 contact Sr. Mary Beth at the parish office. through 14. Appalachia Service Project Adults and teenagers who have participated in previous Hospitality Sunday ASP trips will be in the back of church next weekend to Today is Hospitality Sunday. All are invited talk to anyone who may be interested in the 2014 to the Meehan Center after the 9:00 and trip. The trip is already scheduled for July 12-19, 10:30 am Masses for donuts, bagels, coffee, etc. and to met with other parishioners. The 2014. We would love to have you join us. members of the Home and School Board are happy to be part of the opportunity to wel- come our new parishioners and offer information about our parish and its many good works. Giving Trees The Giving Trees will be set up in the narthex of Church for Thanksgiving weekend. Please consider taking an ornament from the tree to purchase a gift for someone in need. The recipients of our donations will be: St Francis de Sales Parish Outreach, St. Parish, St. John’s Hospice, Woman of Hope, Bethesda, Holy Family Home, Birthright of West Chester, St Veronica’s School and a few needy families within our own parish.

All donations will need to be dropped off in the narthex NO later than Friday, December 13. Gifts will be Veterans Day—November 11 picked up Monday morning, December 16. The gifts should NOT BE WRAPPED at the request of the organizations receiving the gifts. Please tape the The Evangelization/Adult Faith Formation Com- ornament directly onto your gift and leave it under the mittee will meet on Monday evening, November trees by December 12. Thank you again for helping 11 at 7:00 pm, in the Welcome Center. 094sim make someone's Christmas extra happy!

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School News If November continues as it started we will have very busy days filled with so much for which to give thanks. Grades 2, 4 and 6 each enjoyed field trip experiences enhancing their understanding of team work, service to God’s people and the beauty and care of nature. Fourteen staff members began a catechetical course on the Blessed which will keep us out of trouble 7:00-9:30 on three Monday evenings. The marketing committee met and has welcomed new members and thus new and exciting ideas. A survey for our re-accreditation data was completed by students in computer class. Parents and Faculty/Staff will be completing their survey in these beginning November days also. And the best of all events in which we participated was our school Mass on Nov. 8. The liturgy helped us recommit ourselves to being good stewards of God’s time, talent and treasure and to be gratefully aware of all in SSJ who give us such a good example of stewardship!

Upcoming Schedule: Monday 11/11 Veteran’s Day remembered in prayer and educational opportunities in each room 1:30 Grades 2 to 5 will attend an assembly on respect for all God’s creation Wednesday 11/13 6:30 Ladies Shopping Night in the Meehan Center – come enjoy the social time and get a head start on holiday shopping Thursday 11/14 Grade 8 Day to Visit any Catholic High School of their choice Friday 11/15 First SSJ Visit Day in preparation for 14-15 registrations. All are welcome!

For information about the school, visit our school website at: www.simonandjude.org click on parish school or call 610-696-5249 during office school office hours 8:00-4:00. Do NOT let finances hold you back from giving your child the gift of Catholic Education. Tuition assistance is available thanks to generous donors. Sr. Jeannine Norton

PREP — Parish Religious Education Program

Pre Schoolers Reminder: There will be NO classes on Sunday, December 1 due to Thanksgiving Holidays. Elementary Levels C O N F E S S I O N S - Time for Reconciliation The children will receive the Sacrament of Penance during their regular class times on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13. The students are asked to report promptly to school and the regular arrival times. The teachers and aides will escort them over to Church. We will have the regular procedure for dismissal from the school. All parents are welcome to come and receive the Lord's mercy and forgiveness during this confession time. Thanksgiving Prayer Services - Students who report on Tuesday, November 26th will have a prayer service during the regular class times. The first session will pray together at 5:00 pm and the second session will pray together at 6:45 pm. All parents are most welcome to join us as we gather to give thanks to God for His many blessings. We will have regular procedure for dismissal from the school building at 5:30 pm and 7:15 pm. Staff Meetings - All teachers/ aides and staff members will gather for a meeting immediately after classes on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13. 7th and 8th Grade Youth Group - The students will hopefully visit St. Charles Seminary on Sunday afternoon, November 10th. The next gathering at school will be Sunday night, November 17th from 7:00 pm to 8: 30 pm. Bring someone new for some good food, fun, service, prayer and faith formation. Arrival and dismissal is from Monihan Hall. Do you know when this YEAR OF FAITH is finishing? Do you know what will be happening in September 2015 here in Philadelphia? The votes have been counted and the results are: The boys and girls voted for their favorite saints. Some of the teachers/aides also voted. Lots of saints got several votes but in third place there was a tie between Saint Nicholas and Saint Theresa the Little Flower. In second place, Saint Anthony "found" himself . The most popular and favorite saint that was lucky to come in first place this year was: . Congratulations to all those who took the time out and discussed the lives of the saints during this survey and voting. Last year, St. Anthony made it to the top three. Let us continue to pray to the saints and imitate their holy lives.

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Thanksgiving Food Drive Knights’ Korner The Thanksgiving Food Drive is Knights of Columbus now underway! The recipients of our SS. Simon & Jude Council donations this year are St. Rose of Lima parish and St. Francis deSales Parish Outreach program, as Did You Know?... well as some needy families within our own parish. All ...that Unity is the second principle of the Knights of donations will need to be in the Religious Education Office Columbus. In unity there is strength. Existing in an NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, November 13. All environment that was openly hostile to Catholics, the food will be picked up first thing on Thursday morning, founders of the Order relied on the strength of unity to November 14th. remain steadfast in the Faith while claiming their rightful In past years, we have taken turkeys to distribute and place in society. will do so again BUT the preference would be either gift cards or free coupons to Shop Rite, Giant or Acme for a Visit the Knights’ website...SSJ Council: ww.ssjknights.org turkey. Any monetary donations will be given directly to E-mail: [email protected] those who run the programs to distribute as they see fit. God bless you again and again.

Bethesda Christmas Casseroles will be collected next Sunday from 8:15 to Flower Memorial 11:00 am Please drop off your FROZEN casseroles We are pleased to offer in the kitchen in Monihan Hall. If you would like to flowers in memory of a make a casserole for the homeless, stop by the Beloved Deceased. A list- Rectory and pick up recipes and containers. ing of memorials will be published in the Christmas Bulletin and the ADULT SOCIAL GROUP Bulletin the week following Christmas. You MICHENER ART MUSEUM - may fill out the form below. (Kindly print leg- PRINCESS GRACE EXHIBIT "FROM ibly to help us with correct spelling.) Please drop off at the Rectory Office, mail in, or PHILADELPHIA TO MONACO" place your envelope in the collection basket Saturday, January 25, 2014 9:15 Depart SSJ Via Deluxe Motorcoach arrives by Sunday, December 1. Suggested donation At Michener Museum in Doylestown, PA and enjoy a self is $10.00. Checks may be made payable to -guided tour using audio guide. SS. Simon and Jude Church. Lunch on your on at the James Café in the Museum Guided tour of Fonthill Castle with an eclectic mix of In Memory of:______medieval, gothic and Byzantine Architectural styles. 4:30 PM Arrive in Peddler’s Village for some shopping in ______this historic Bucks County Village 5:30 PM sit-down dinner (3-choices at the CockN Bull ______Restaurant Depart Restaurant 7:30 PM and arrive at SSJ 8:30 PM ______(Approximately) $115 Members $120.00 Non-members From:______For Reservations call Ruth Ayres 610.692.3891

Phone Number______YLM -- High School Youth Group YLM — Youth Led Ministry, is A Parish Ministry Geared Enclosed (check) $ ______(cash)$______Towards High School Teens. If you are looking for a place to mature in faith AND Parish ID#______have fun with people your own age come check out YLM. Contact us: [email protected] or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SSJ.YLM 094simju

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New Parishioners to Church Cleaners SS. Simon and Jude Thanks to our 8th grade students for volunteering to clean our church on Friday November 15 Parish Community We need additional volunteers!! Please consider joining this quiet ministry to keep our Lord’s house clean and welcoming for all. Our groups meet on Josephine and Christine Colligan Friday morning, every other month, for about 2 hours. Patrick Donohue If you would like to join or get additional information, James and Linda Giangiulio contact Dana Lynch at 610-399-1253. Kathryn Giangiulio Kelly Gray Allison Hassen IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THOSE Casey Kaminsky WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THE Charles and Kathleen Lawson UNITED WAY Jeff Mauriello If you give to the United Way either as an Andrew and Frances McDonald, individual or as an employee participating in Stephen and Rosemarie Miller, a corporate solicitation, there have been important Zachery and Amanda Pickard, changes as to how you can designate your gift. John and Colleen Skwarecki There was a merger between the United Way of Colin and Meghan Smith Philadelphia and six other United Ways in the region. Patricia Ann Taylor, All 501c3 organizations (SSJ is a 501c3) are eligible to Whitney Walsh receive donations, and make a determination as to how the gift will be used. Individuals can direct the gift to a particular program within SS. Simon and Jude. St. Charles Seminary Appeal SS. Simon and Jude Parish United Way Agency number is 9166 The St Charles Seminary Appeal will Please indicate this number on your form if you would run for the month of November. You like some or your entire donation to be designated to may contribute to St. Charles Seminary SSJ. Also, please further indicate if you want the funds Appeal in many ways: to be directed to a specific ministry or program such as

CYO, School, scholarships, or for other parish use. For Pledge Gift Electronic Fund any questions, please contact Ron Avellino Transfer (EFT) One Time Gift ([email protected] or 610-696-3624). Gift of Securities Credit Card Gifts Matching Gifts Planned Gifts For more information please visit our website at SS. Simon and Jude Blood Drive stcharlesseminaryappeal.org or call us at 215-587- 5650. All gifts to the 2012-2013 Seminary Appeal December 11 are tax deductible. 2:30 PM—7:30 PM Deepening the Faith, Together in Ser-

Visit: Seeking a Young Adult Community: Catholic Young Adults of Chester County continues http://www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation to meet on Wednesdays at 7:30 at the Knights of and search by sponsor code west chester to Columbus Hall in West Chester. All young adults schedule an appointment. in their 20s and 30s are invited to join us for events Please contact [email protected] if promoting faith, fellowship, and service! Details on you experience issues scheduling donor ap- Facebook or at www.cyacc.org pointments. Donor Eligibility Guidelines: or 11/13…..Fr. Delacy - “Why Mass Matters” call 1 800 RED CROSS Donation Tips 11/20…..Matt Pinto - 10 Ways Catholicism (including tips for after donating): Improves Your Life 094sim

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MASS FOR THE WEEK WEEKLY EVENTS Saturday, November 9 Sunday, November 10 Altar Server Parent Meeting 5:00 pm Marguerite McGoldrick After all Masses in Chapel Sunday, November 10 8:45 am Pre-School PREP (School) 7:30 am Living & Deceased of Parish 9:00 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Chapel) 9:00 am Dorothy Wingerter 10:00 am Hospitality (Meehan Center) 10:30 am Florence Donegan 10:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Chapel) 12:00 pm Mass of Annointing 12:00 pm For the Poor of Chester County 1:00 pm K of C Beef & Beer Event(Meehan Prsh Ctr.) In Memory of Fr. Francis X. Meehan 1:30 pm Baptisms (Church) 6:00 pm Intention of Priest Celebrant 7:00 pm AA (East Hall) Monday, November 11 7:00 pm Youth Led Ministry (Meehan Center) 6:45 am Alice Lembke Monday, November 11 9:00 am Mary Fratttini 2:00 pm Whitehorse Village Mass Tuesday, November 12 7:00 pm Respect Life Holy Hour (Chapel) 6:45 am Stephen Breen 7:00 pm Evangelization (Welcome Center) 9:00 am Catherine Uebele 5th Anniversary 7:00 pm Charismatic Prayer Group (Choir Rm.) Wednesday, November 13 7:00 pm DRE DVE Course (SSJ Rm,) Tuesday, November 12 6:45 am Michael Iannelli 2:30 pm Pembrook Nursing Home Mass 9:00 am Dennis Hennelly 4:15 pm PREP Class Confessions) (School)( Thursday, November 14 6:00 pm PREP Classes (Confessions (School)( 6:45 am Kevin B. Munley 7:00 pm RCIA (IHM & St. Joe Room) 9:00 am Kevin Brophy 7:30 pm PREP Teacher Mtg. (SKD Rm.) Friday, November 15 Wednesday, November 13 6:45 am Flora Gonzalez 9:45 am Legion of Mary (Welcome Center) 9:00 am Leonard Dombrowski 1:00 pm Women’s Bible Study (Welcome Center) Saturday, November 16 4:00 pm Liturgy (SJN Rm.) 9:00 am Clark Barrett 6:00 pm PREP Classes (Confessions) (School) 6:30 pm Ladies Shopping Night (Meehan Parish Ctr.) 5:00 pm Dr. Martin Rocco 7:30 pm PREP Teacher Mtg. (SKD Rm.) Sunday, November 17 Thursday, November 14 7:30 am Living and Deceased of the Parish 9:30 am Small Church Communities (WC) 9:00 am Ann Dougherty 2:00 pm Rosary at Pembrooke 10:30 am Ernest DeMarchis 6:30 pm ALPHA (Meehan Center) 12:00 pm Stephen Breen 7:00 pm Pastoral Council Mtg. (RCR) 6:00 pm Intention of Priest Celebrant Friday, November 15 8:00 pm Visit SSJ Day (School) 9:45 am Monthly Book Club (IHM Room) Baby Carolyn, Baby Michael 9:45 am Church Cleaners (Church & Chapel) Yarnall, Baby Benjamin Zikas, 7:00 pm Pre-Cana (Phila.Arch.Meehan Parish Ctr.) Sarah Murnaghan, Kelsey Hull, 7:30 pm NA (East Hall) Sandra Aberant, Joan Avellino, Beth Bonner, Ellen Carbin, Kate Saturday, November 16 Carey, Carol Chipps, Temple Coldren, Ernest Cruciani, Pat Dallas, 7:15 am Men’s Bible Study (IHM & St. Joe. Rm) Jill Daly, Louise Denning, William DePaul, Bud Devlin, Richard 10:00 am Pre-Cana (Meehan Parish Center) DiGregorio, Mary Ann Docherty, Ginny Dunn, Joseph Erwin, Victoria Ferrante, Peter Flanigan, Rita Gamrat, James Goodnetter, Sunday, November 17 St. Charles Seminary Appeal Ann Guba, Bill Haley, Allison Hansen, Dolores Hassler, Pat 8:45 am Pre-School PREP (School) Kahl, Collette Kazanjian, Joseph Keevil, Taylor Kulp, Ron 9:00 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Chapel) Lafferty, Diane Lancaster, Sally Lane, Peggy Lawler, Jerry 10:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word Lafond, Joseph Levy, William Lloyd, Catherine Madden, Ann 1:30 pm Baptisms (Church) Malone, Kate McConnell, Jennifer McGlone, JoEllen McLaughlin, 2:00 pm Adult Social Group (Meehan Center) James Meehan, Lillian Naccio, Nancy Palmo, Charlie Pietryk, 5:00 pm Novena in honor of Blessed Louis Brisson Bob Phillips, Frank Ranalli, Paula Reilly, Ruth Rogers, Gloria (Chapel) Ryan, Barbara Savini, Roger Schultz, Jeanette Schwinger, Pat 7:00 pm Youth Led Ministry (Meehan Center) Shearer, Doris Sebring, Alexander Sera, Stephen Sinclair, Mary Sivek, Julia Spano, Howard Stade, Howard Steel, Lauren Thomas, 7:00 pm 7th & 8th Grd.Yth. Grp. (SKD Rm. Gym) Vaughan William Thornton, Bill Timmons, Austin Trainor, Mary 7:00 pm AA (East Hall) Wentzel, Nancy Wingerter, Barbara Wisdom, Carol Zurlo. 094simju