ANNOUNCED MASSES SAINT PHILIP NERI CHURCH Monday AUGUST 28, 2016 8:30 AM Mario Carlo, Jr.

TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY IN Tuesday 8:30 AM Sharon Hofknecht ORDINARY TIME

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND Wednesday DEBT REDUCTION 8:30 AM Ed and Glenn Chassey

PLEASE PRAY for the sick so that they may be Thursday comforted by the concern and love of their families and 8:30 AM Brian J. Bennett the family of the Church: Jose Alvarez, Bella Jones Borkowski, Maria Brown, Lou Cacchio, Vincent Friday 8:30 AM Helen Laurenzi Cellucci, Joan Chassey, Rochelle Colucci, Bill th Coogan, Howard Daywalt, Mary DiDonato, Dr. Robert 20 Anniversary

Domanski, Lillian Doherty, Emily Donhauser, Saturday Bernadette Dougherty, Lisa Dougherty, Dolores (Dee) 8:30 AM Mary Biddle Downs, George Eberwine, Larry Falkowski, Phyllis Galanti, Christopher Greuters, Elizabeth Ann Hill, Jean Pastor’s Notes: Keenan, Pat Kost, Nicholas Lannutti, Anne Lintner, There will be no 6:30 AM Masses from George and Molly Lozinak, Phyllis Luther, James June 20th until September 6th. The 6:30 am Masses Maggetti, Sue Male, Joan Marine, Barbara Martinick, will resume September 6th. There will be no adoration Toby Merrill, John McCann, Julia McLaughlin, Baby during July and August. Adoration will resume in Avery McNichols, Steven Merlin, Joe and Betty September. Mulligan, Joan Murphy, Joe O’Brien, Lisa O’Brien, Joan O’Connell, John Pacell, Baby Addison Pfeffer, PREP Catechists/Volunteer for 2016-2017 year Baby Harper Ann Renshaw, John Reynolds, Xavier The start of CCD is coming up quickly and the Ross, John Schaifer, Tim Schwartz, Eva Seeton, Kristin program is still in need of CCD teachers. We are Shearon, Robert Smith, Joseph Specht, Amy Swift, looking for four teachers to help us with the 3rd and Kena Thompson, Skylar Tierney, Mike Whitaker, Paul 4th grades classes. If you are interested or have any Willemin, Vito Zeccola and for all those who are hoping and praying for organ transplants. questions please contact Dane Connelly at 484-804-1875. You can also email Dane at PLEASE PRAY for those who died and those we [email protected]. If you are not comfortable remember in the silence of our hearts especially teaching but still would like to assist with classes we Sister Marie Jerome Hennessey, SSJ. are also looking for class aids and substitute teachers for the program. Thank you all for your consideration. Baptismal Instruction: is scheduled for Monday, th PREP Registrations for the 2016 – 2017 school year September 19 at 7:30 PM in the Rectory Conference are due to the PREP office. Visit Room. Your baby is always welcome in Church, http://www.saintphilipnerichurch.com/religiousedu however, for the instruction itself, please try to cation/#ccd for registration forms and emergency schedule a babysitter so you may be free to contact forms. Please contact Dane Connelly for any concentrate. Please call the Church Office at 610-834- questions by email or phone. 1975 for sign up purposes. Email: [email protected] RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Phone: 484-804-1875 If you are interested in becoming a member of the We Welcome Cassandra Line, daughter of Hugues faith community here at St. Philip Neri, call the Religious Education Office at (484) 804-1875. and Carole Deshagette, Charlotte Katherine and Lyra Starr, twin daughters of Matthew and Kristen Hall, and Kieran Aaron, son of John Clements and Kirsten Aaron into the St. Philip Neri Church community. These children were recently baptized.

1 Frozen Casseroles for St. John’s Hospice Choir Notes Could you find time to make a casserole for the Do you have a good voice? homeless of St. John’s? Pans, lids and recipes are Musical talent? Choir experience? available in the Church Office and at Barbara Now is the time to join St. Philip’s Music Ministry and share your gifts with our parish community. McCarthy’s (610-828-2058). Frozen casseroles are brought to Barbara’s house by 9:00 AM. The next We invite you to join our talented parishioners delivery date is September 7th. who form our parish choirs. Rehearsals for the Adult Choir are held on Tuesday evenings in the Church The Philippians An organization for senior citizens Chapel beginning on September 6th – 7 PM to 9 PM. fifty years and older that offers trips, programs, We are looking for all voices: Soprano, Alto, Tenor service projects and entertainment. New members and Bass. are always welcome. For information on becoming St. Philip’s Schola of young adult voices has a member, please contact Angela Berry been a great success. We would like to welcome more (610) 260-1211. of our high school, college/young adult parishioners to

Men’s Prayer Group Men of different ages meet join this group. St. Philip’s Schola sings for the Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. every Wednesday morning in the Rectory Please look for flyers at church entrances. Conference Room from 7:30 to 8:30. If you are interested in joining and wish for more information, If interested in joining St. Philip’s Music Ministry, call Duane McCarthy at 610-825-5237. please contact Jean Martin for more information. (215) 704-0508 [email protected] St. Francis Inn: Please refer to the list of needs located on the St. Francis Inn Box in the narthex. Mass of Creation www.stfrancisinn.org Through the summer we have been singing Haugen’s Mass of Creation beginning with Holy, Holy, Holy, H.O.P.E. #876. Please note that the opening measures have If you, or anyone you know, needs changed since this Mass was sung a few years ago. transportation to a doctor or dentist appointment, or Another change takes place in the Lamb of God, to Church on Sunday, please call Anne or Bill #879. The first measure is sung “Lamb of God.” The Franks at (610)‐828‐2530 or email: final measure is sung “Grant Us Peace.” The word [email protected]. Additional weekday drivers “Your” has been omitted. and group leaders are needed. SCRIP Volunteers Needed : SCRIP is a fundraiser ARE YOU A PARENT WHO HAS LOST A that benefits the SPN Community. We need your CHILD? An informal group of Moms and Dads get help. Do you have a half hour or hour after Mass? Are together to talk or just listen to others who understand you willing to sell SCRIP after one of the weekend how you feel. For more information contact: Marianne Masses? If interested in volunteering, please contact O'Connor 610-825-4975 or Rosemary McNichol 215- Mary O'Neill [email protected] 247-2267. Look for more information in the fall. SPN SCRIP Gift Cards Purchase gifts cards for The St. Philip Neri 55+ Women's Bowling League everyday purchases like groceries, clothing and is looking for new members. The league bowls at restaurants. Did you know you can pay your Kohl’s noon on Wednesdays at Facenda Whitaker Bowling bill using Scrip! You will earn free gift cards, SPN Lanes at 2912 Swede Road, East Norriton (Swede and tuition credits and generate revenue for the SPN Germantown). Bowling begins the Wednesday after community. For even more retailers, register online at Labor Day and continues through May. If interested, www.shopwithscrip.com (SPN code or for more information, please contact Suzanne Lilly 7D53E11E329L). For more information, contact at (610) 825-8142. Nicole Giacche (610) 834-1975, e-mail [email protected], or stop in the church office.

2 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church AMERICAN ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Thursday, REUNION CLASS 1966 50th Reunion Dinner September 1, 2016 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM Father Saturday October 1, 2016 @ 6:30PM Sullivan Hall ~ 1ST Floor APPOINTMENTS ARE Buffet Dinner and Open Bar PREFERRED! For an appointment or for information Philadelphia FOP Lodge #5 please call: Laura (215) 483-9243 Peggy (215) 483- 11630 Caroline Rd. 0704 Or sign up online at: redcrossblood.org Philadelphia Pa. 19154

Enter Sponsor Code: IHM Parish Donor Eligibility The cost is $100.00 per member of the class of 1966 Guidelines: call 1-866-236-3276 and guests are $60.00 per person. A donation from the class of 1966 will be made to Roman in our name. Fresh Brew Bible Study presents, “Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John”. “Follow Me” Contact: Danny Rose "66 at Phone: 215 582 3758 is the newest production of Ascension Press. Being The Institute for Forgiveness and Reconciliation at Catholic takes more than simply believing in God or Chestnut Hill College is sponsoring Scarred by doing what he asks of us. Jesus wants you to be more Struggle with Sr. Joan Chittister, OSB, a widely than just a believer. “Follow Me” invites you to acclaimed author and advocate of justice, peace and experience the joy of a renewed friendship with equality — especially for women world-wide — and Christ. You will learn what it takes to follow him. has been one of America’s visionary spiritual voices You will experience the joy of divine friendship, and for more than 30 years. As a Benedictine Sister of you will see how God— and only God—can satisfy Erie, Pa., Joan Chittister has focused her life’s work the deepest desires of your heart. To help you answer on the development of contemporary spirituality, a this call to deeper friendship with Christ, St. Philip redefinition and renewal of Benedictine life for Neri Fresh Brew Bible Study will begin “Follow Me” seekers today, and justice for the oppressed and on Thursday Nights starting September 8th from 7:00 marginalized, particularly those in prison. to 8:30 PM. Participants of “Follow Me” will meet for September 25, 1:30-4:00 Sorgenti Arena at Chestnut eight weeks to view an engaging video presentation Hill College. Contact Catherine Nerney, SSJ , followed by a time of lively group discussion and 215-248-7099 or [email protected]. fellowship. The eight 30-minute videos, also facilitated by our Seminarian, Eric Banecker, will Cook Position Available guide you through the Gospel of John. Registration is Located in Conshohocken, the Spiritual Year program requested and the cost of the course material is of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is seeking a part- $20.00. For more information or to register, or time / seasonal cook (approx. 30 hours per week when contact Joe Banecker at 610-828-0344 or by email, in session) to prepare lunch and dinner, generally for [email protected]. 12 people. High School Diploma/GED is required. Formal training in the food service field is preferred. St. Matthew Parish, Conshohocken, PA Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Invites all to the celebration of the moving of the food service. Major job duties include ordering and Statues of SS. Cosmas and Damian to their new home. managing food inventory, some amount of shopping, Procession begins in front of SS. Cosmas and Damien preparation of lunches and dinners, maintaining a safe Church. Continuing to St. Matthew Church and clean kitchen environment, ability to offer gluten- Sunday September 18th, 2016 – 1:30 PM free meals, flexibility with respect to working in a When Arriving at St. Matthew there will be the community of young adult seminarians. traditional Healing Service. th Interested applicants should send their resume and RSVP – By – Sunday September 4 , 2016 at the cover letter to: attached link. Rev. Christopher Cooke www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090F4DA8A72FA4FB Spiritual Year at St. Matthew Church 6-procession 51 E. 3rd Avenue

Conshohocken, PA 19428

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