ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST

ASTON OAD AIRHILL VENUE ™ LENSIDE ENNSYLVANIA E R & F A G , P DECEMBER 2, 2012

MISSION STATEMENT CHURCH AND RECTORY OFFICE 2316 Fairhill Avenue We, the parish family of St. Luke the Evangelist Roman , Glenside, PA 19038 respecting our tradition, affirming our strong family ties, and valuing our diverse community, are called by Baptism to commit ourselves to: 215-572-0128 fax: 215-572-0482 • Give glory to God by liturgy which unites and strengthens the community [email protected] of faith; • Build a church community that welcomes all, encouraging each home to be Office Hours: a domestic church; 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, MONDAY • Listen to the of , live it in our daily lives, and share it with 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, TUESDAY-THURSDAY one another; and 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, FRIDAY • Serve others as Jesus did, especially the poor and those in need. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 2330 Fairhill Avenue MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Glenside, PA 19038 Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM 215-884-2080 Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:30 AM [email protected] Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8:30 AM

Holy Day: varies; Holiday: varies

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Wednesday: 7:30 - 8:00 PM Saturday: 4:00 - 4:30 PM

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

“The LORD our justice.” 33:16b www.stlukerc.org As you see people address injustice in the ST. THE PROTECTOR world, where do you see some sign of hope? SCHOOL OFFICE 2336 Fairhill Avenue FUNERAL FOR JOHN ALEKNA Glenside, PA 19038 Monday, December 3, 11:00 am 215-884-0843 Visitation in Church fax: 215-884-4607

Sunday, 3—6 pm, and Monday, 9:30—11 am 061 St. Luke - cover - page 1 ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST CHURCH, GLENSIDE, PENNSYLVANIA FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 2, 2012 MASS INFORMATION FOR WEEK THIS WEEK AT ST. LUKE Sunday, December 2 – First Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 2 – 1st Sunday of Advent Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:4-5,8-9,10,14; Operation Santa Claus begins 1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2; :25-28,34-36 Christmas Wreath Sale 9:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word/Baptisms/ Monday December 3 – , priest CYO Mass 2:1-5; Psalm 122:1-9; Matthew 8:5-11 Monday, December 3 6:30 am Pat Woods 3:00 pm One Act Play Rehearsal, FFH Tuesday, December 4 – Advent Weekday / Saint 4:15 pm PREP John Damascene, priest, doctor of the 7:00 pm Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Lyons Den Church 7:15 pm PREP Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1,7-8,12-13,17; :21-24 Tuesday, December 4 8:30 am Edith McBride (Margaret M. Schmidt) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9:00 am Sodality, Church Wednesday, December 5 – Advent Weekday 1:15 pm Seven Sorrows Rosary, Church Isaiah 25:6-10a; Psalm 23:1-6; Matthew 15:29-37 3:00 pm One Act Play Rehearsal, FFH 6:30 am Dianna Family 7:00 pm Bereavement Support Group, Chapel House Thursday, December 6 – Advent Weekday/Saint 7:30 pm Boy Scouts, FFH Nicholas, bishop Wednesday, December 5 Isaiah 26:1-6; Psalm 118:1,8-9,19-21,25-27a; 11:30 am Over 50’s Luncheon Matthew 7:21,24-27 6:45 pm Calix Holy Hour & Meeting, Chapel House 8:30 am Louis Calzi 7:00 pm Music Ministry, MMR Friday, December 7 – Saint , bishop, doctor 7:00 pm Cub Scouts, FFH 7:30 pm Venture Crew, Lyons Den of the Church Isaiah 29:17-24; Psalm 27:1,4,13-14; Matthew 9:27-31 Thursday, December 6 6:30 am Charlie Heiland 6:30 pm Camp Fire, FFH 10:30 am First Friday School Mass 7:30 pm Choir, MMR 7:00 pm Vigil for 7:30 pm CYO Board, FFH 7:30 pm Baptism Class, Lyons Den Saturday, December 8 – The Immaculate Conception Friday, December 7 of the Blessed Mary 10:30 am First Friday Mass Genesis 3:9-15,20; Psalm 98:1-4; Ephesians 1:3-6,11-12; 7:00 pm Vigil Mass :26-38 Saturday, December 8 – Immaculate Conception 8:30 am Mass Retirement Fund for Religious Collection Sunday, December 9 – Second Sunday of Advent 7:00 am Men’s Gospel Reflection Group, Lyons Den Baruch 5:1-9; Psalm 126:1-6; Philippians 1:4-6,8-11; 8:30 am Mass :1-6 1:00 pm A Gift for You, FFH Sunday, December 9 – 2nd Sunday of Advent MARK YOUR CALENDAR Retirement Fund for Religious Collection December 16 Conclusion of Operation Santa Claus 8:30 am Eucharistic Ministry at Abington Hospital December 17 St. John’s Hospice Donation Day 9:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word December 17 PREP Prayer Service 1:00 pm Baptisms December 19 Parish Penance Service The Pro-Life Rose, January 4 & 6 CYO One Act Play placed before the statue of Mary, and January 12 & 13 Quilt Show & Hospitality the Saint Vincent de Paul Carnations, February 2 Baby Quilt Raffle Drawing placed before the statue of , February 13 Ash Wednesday are in loving memory of

March 3 Spaghetti Supper Charlie Heiland. March 30 Easter Vigil 12/2/12—061 St. Luke—page 2 WELCOME OUR NEWEST PARISHIONERS! December 2, 2012

Maeve Margaret Holden, Dear Parishioners, daughter of Joseph & Megan (Fleming) Holden, Welcome to ADVENT - and the start of a new Bryan William Jackson, liturgical year. You’ll notice new Mass books in the pews son of Easley & Devon (Aiken) Jackson, to help us for the coming year. Thank you to all who

Julia Rose Slentz, helped in changing the Mass books this past week and daughter of & Kelly (Spencer) Slentz, those who helped decorate and set the environment and and mood for Advent. Please take note of the Advent calendars prepared by the 8th Grade of St. Joseph the Henry James Trainer, Protector School as a Religion project. These can be son of James & Margaret (Gaffney) Trainer, busy weeks - may they be prayerful weeks in which your were baptized on faith and love of God will grow. November 18, 2012. It’s been a year since the changes occurred in prayers Joseph William Falcone, Jr., of the Liturgy with the new Roman Missal. I think we’ve son of Joseph & Sarah (Wright) Falcone, done well in this transition, however, we still find some was baptized on of the wording and phrases awkward. One important November 25, 2012. goal of the Liturgy is the involvement of all the people. If you are not singing, not praying maybe you can join in Congratulations to all! with us and “lift up your voices unto the Lord.” ST. LUKE PARISH STEWARDSHIP Saturday of this week is the Solemnity of the

Sunday Collections: Immaculate Conception, a holyday of obligation. We will 11/18/12 $16,112 have a Vigil Mass at 7:00 pm Friday evening and an 8:30 11/20/11 $14,337 morning Mass on Saturday. Please make this a priority.

11/25/12 $15,562 Also, next weekend is the annual collection for the 11/27/11 $11,519 Retirement Fund for Religious. So many of us were

Thank you for your continued support of our Parish. blessed to be taught by loving and faith-filled Religious or served in hospitals or social services by them. These Where does the money go? are the retired men and women who depend on our Major bills paid over the last two weeks include: support now - as we continue to pray for new vocations Bi-weekly payroll $12,871 to Religious Life. Lay Employee Health Insurance $3,305 Finally, next Saturday our Youth Group will provide School Subsidy (payment #4 of 10 monthly payments) an afternoon of fun and activities for the children so $35,000 parents an get some things done. The “A Gift for You” October and November Assessment, Priest Auto, Program has been a great success every year. I thank the Health, Pension $23,171 members of the Youth Group and adult advisors and October and November Property/Liability, Worker’s hope many of you will take advantage of this time. Comp, Disability $6,700 St. Luke, pray for us. THE YEAR OF FAITH Father Joe Brandt The Year of Faith is a time of grace, and we are invited to focus our attention particularly on SECOND COLLECTION the Word of God in the Scriptures Support elderly religious. A parishioner writes, “As a and on the Sacraments, especially Catholic school student from grades K - 12, I was formed the Eucharist, which is the very to be the person I am by many religious brothers and sis- source of our Faith. We are also ters, and I am forever grateful.” Show your thanks for the asked to deepen our knowledge of senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests what we believe by studying the who made a positive difference in so many lives. Please Catechism of the Catholic Church give generously to next week’s collection for the Retire- ment Fund for Religious. and the documents of Vatican II. 12/2/12—061 St. Luke—page 3 Dear Friends in , SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH DAY OF SANCTIFICATION

From the earliest ASSOCIATES IN MISSION FOR PRIESTS days of our history, the Are you interested in enriching your The priests of the Archdiocese of Catholic church in the spiritual life? Are you interested in Philadelphia assemble each year for a United States has been spending time with people who share day of prayer and reflection on the blessed abundantly by your love of God and neighbor? Sacred Priesthood. This year our God’s grace with growth, energy and The Charism of the Sisters of Saint priests will gather with Archbishop vitality. We see this quite clearly in Joseph is based on relationships “We Chaput at Saint Charles Borromeo the manifold works of charity and live and work so that all may be Seminary on Monday, December 3, concern evident in the ministries of one.” The Associates in mission are a for the 2012 Day of Sanctification our many religious congregations. group of lay men and women who for Priests. Please pray for all priests Each day these dedicated men and share the Sisters’ Mission in their of the Archdiocese, especially this women continue to live out their own daily lives. There are many op- weekend and Monday, with the fol- baptismal and evangelical commit- portunities to come together and lowing prayer from the Roman Mis- ment in caring for the needy, nursing support each other throughout the sal: the sick, educating the young and year as well as optional Christian Lord Our God, witnessing heroically to the values of Growth Groups that meet monthly. who in governing your people peace and social justice. In essence, If you are interested in learning make use of the ministry of Priests, they have successfully shared the more about becoming an Associate grant to these men Gospel values within our unique of the Sisters of Saint Joseph please a persevering obedience to your will, American Catholic heritage. plan to attend a “Come and See” so that by their ministry and life meeting Thursday, December 6, at While those in the active ministry they may gain glory for you in Christ. 7 pm in the Conference Room (off give of themselves tirelessly for the Who lives and reigns with you in the of the Gym) of St. Joseph the Pro- needs of all, our contemplative com- unity of the Holy Spirit, tector School. Kindly R.S.V.P. to munities fulfill their role and mission one God, for ever and ever. Amen. living in solitude, contemplation and Cathy McLaughlin, 215-887-1188 or [email protected], so that we may prayer. In this, these dedicated per- SODALITY AND sons also participate in and empower prepare materials. the apostolic endeavors of every lo- Please also use the same contact in- cal church. formation if you have any questions. NOVENA DEVOTIONS

The Annual Retirement Fund for Please join us every Tuesday morn- OLY AY Religious Collection provides a two- H D ing, after the 8:30 am Mass. We re- fold opportunity for the entire MASS SCHEDULES cite the Novena prayers to Our Lady church community to express grati- Immaculate Conception of Good Remedy and the Miraculous tude for the labors of our religious, Medal Novena prayers. and to assist them in their needs. Friday, December 7 With the increasing number of aging 7:00 pm NEW POLICY AT ABINGTON men and women religious, many MEMORIAL HOSPITAL congregations face increasing finan- Saturday, December 8 If you or a family member who is a cial pressures in providing for their 8:30 am patient wish to receive Communion welfare. Having benefitted so greatly on a Sunday at Abington Memorial from their self-sacrifice, and recog- Christmas nizing their contribution to the Hospital you must ask the nurse to church in America, we must stand Monday, December 24 put in the request to the chaplain’s ready to assist them as best we can. 4 pm, 7 pm, 9 pm office. The request should be made on Saturday. I ask you therefore to support gener- Sunday, December 25 ously this Retirement Fund for Re- This policy is to make sure that only 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am patients who are able to consume ligious Collection scheduled for December 8-9, 2012. Let us remem- Mary, the Holy Mother of God solids are to receive Communion. ber them also in our daily prayers. Monday, December 31 A VOCATION VIEW Gratefully in the Lord Jesus Christ, 5:00 pm The Lord is near! Am I able to read Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, the signs of the times? What is God O.F.M. Cap. Tuesday, January 1 asking of me? (Luke 21:25-36) Archbishop of Philadelphia 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am 12/2/12—061 St. Luke—page 4 DECEMBER 2, 2012 - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT THE OVER 50’S CLUB AT Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Happy New Year! No, you read correctly. And I'm not 4 weeks early with At the Over50’s meeting on Novem- my greeting. While there are no horns and “Auld lang syne” to mark today, ber 2, our guest speaker was Mr. Ted much less a lighted Waterford glass ball dropping from a tower. But the First Taylor, columnist for the Glenside Sunday of Advent does start a new Church, or liturgical year. Today we begin News and the Times Chronicle. He another cycle of days and months pondering the Life of Christ and the impact took many of us “down memory of that life on us. lane” with anecdotes of his own The day hardly begins with “happy talk.” We are sent from the Spirit our childhood in Glenside which he annual warning that the stars and planets will be in disarray, and people will be chronicled in his book entitled “The dying. No joy or jingle bells there! But here is the crux of the little Advent sea- Glenside Kid.” For many of the son of not even four full weeks. This entity we call “human life” has both a members it helped to recall youthful purpose and a limited existence. Pretending otherwise is fatal. So how does the experiences of their own. Ted also world respond? By changing the subject. signed copies of his book which were The secular world is celebrating Christmas already. Shoppers are rushing eagerly bought out by the group. If around store counters to fill out a gift list with only a vague idea that their gift- anyone wants a copy you can send a giving reflects the supreme Gift of God with us. check for $24 to Ted Taylor at P.O. Advent has to fight all that with its call for silence and reflection. The Box 273, Abington, PA 19001 and prophet Jeremiah reminds us that God made a promise to repair the rupture in indicate how you want it signed. the human story brought on by treachery in a garden called Eden. St. Paul tells us that the best preparation for the birthday celebration that is Christmas has We cordially invite all parishioners to everything to do with how we behave. We are to please God, and at the same the December meeting which will be time have that Gospel vigilance against the “drowsiness of heart” from too the traditional Christmas luncheon many pre-Christmas parties and all the other “anxieties of daily life” that held at the Sandy Run Country Club heighten each December. Only we can decide if the next few weeks will stress on Wednesday, December 5, begin- us or, through stolen moments of reflection and prayer, bring us the peace of a ning at 12:30 PM. The cost is $20 for Child born to set us free. members and $25 for nonmembers. To make reservations contact Marie LOVE DECORATING FOR BEREAVEMENT Winstanley at 215-886-3863 by the CHRISTMAS? SUPPORT GROUP FOR deadline of December 2. The HELP DECORATE OUR FRIENDS & FAMILY luncheon is a prelude to the Christ- CHURCH THIS YEAR! This group meets on alternate Tues- mas season with great food, enter- days at St. Luke Chapel House, 2330 tainment by the “Golden Pennsmen Looking for energetic parishioners Fairhill Ave, from 7 to 8:30 pm. Chorus” and numerous prizes. So if filled with Christmas cheer to help Sponsored by William R. May Fu- you have not already done so, con- decorate our church this year! Lots neral Home (no fee), meetings are tact your friends and reserve a table of work to be done the week of De- facilitated by Deborah K. Gawthrop, for the luncheon. cember 17th … times flexible. We who has her Master’s Degree in will have all of the supplies on hand The first meeting of the New Year Counseling Psychology and is a certi- … we just need your helping hands will be January 8, 2013 and the fied Grief Management Specialist. and personal touch to get everything speakers will be listed in a Bulletin The final meeting this year will be into place. If you are interested in notice prior to that date. Tuesday, December 4. The topic is joining our decorating team, please Grief and the Family. contact Beth Stieritz at the Rectory – BULLETIN DEADLINES: [email protected] or The program will resume in the 12/4 for 12/9 (usual) Spring. 215-572-0128 12/11 for 12/16 (usual) ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT 12/12 for 12/23 We are considering forming a Support Group for Caregivers of those with Alz- 12/18 for 12/30 heimer’s at the parish. If interested contact Jeanne Kyle at the rectory, 12/21 for 1/6 [email protected] or 215-572-0128. For a 24-hour helpline: 1-800-272-3900 or 1/8 for 1/13 (usual) www.alz.org. 12/2/12—061 St. Luke—page 5 BOOK FAIR ST. JOSEPH THE PROTECTOR SCHOOL Please come to do some of your Christmas shopping at the StJP Book Fair. We will be open from Thurs- day, Nov. 29 until Wednesday, De- cember 5 in the StJP Library. Even if you can’t visit, you can order online! There are two evening events scheduled and lots more information available on our webpage.: the link can be found at www.stjpschool.org. We hope to see you there. For any further information, feel free to con- tact Kelly Foley at 215-884-0843 or [email protected]. GLENSIDE COLLECTIBLE These wooden replicas of Glenside’s businesses and landmarks make a nice gift for the Glenside lover in your life. Our newest one is May’s Funeral Home. We also have the Keswick Village clock, St. Luke church, Glenside-Weldon firehouse, Ralph’s Barber Shop, Glenside Hard- ware, Keswick Theater and Glenside Pub. They sell for $20 each and benefit St. Joseph the Protector School. Contact Stefanie Coffey at [email protected] to place your order. Checks made payable to St. Joseph Home and School. Also avail- able at O’Neill’s Market.

ST. JOSEPH THE PROTECTOR SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

We are planning on opening an Early Childhood Center for St. Joseph the Protector School at the Jenkintown site. We invite you to complete a survey to determine the level of interest in a program for four and three year old children beginning in September 2013. More information on the Early Childhood Learning Center will be forthcoming.

You may access the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/STJPEarlyChildhoodSurvey

The survey is available on the St. Joseph the Protector School website: www.stjpschool.org

The survey will be open for participation until Tuesday, December 4

Hard copies of the survey will be available at the Immaculate Conception and St. Luke Rectories. Please return all hard copies to the President’s office of St. Joseph the Protector School before 12/4 12/2/12—061 St. Luke—page 6 ST. LUKE CYO OPERATION SANTA CLAUS

December 1—December 16

On the First Sunday of Advent, St. Luke CYO vol- ter. The Ludlow Community Center is located in St. unteers fill the trees in the back of church with tags Malachy’s parish in North Philadelphia. They have an that have a gender and age range on them. Parishion- after school program for approximately 60 children ers then purchase gifts appropriate for the tags they ranging from 5 to 13 years old. Fourth, St. Luke the have chosen. The gifts are then returned to Church Evangelist Parish will collect gifts for local parishes. the weekend of the Third Sunday of Advent, The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Operation December 15 & 16 this year. Santa Claus has come to an end. The program This year we again also have the Adopt a will now be administered by individual par- Family Plan. On the trees also are some ishes. The former sponsor of this program, large envelopes that contain information the Archdiocesan Office for Youth and on a specific family. If you choose one of Young Adults has been closed. these families, you will be responsible However, there are still many families for providing 3 gifts for each child. in need. The combined efforts of par- Each gift should value between $10- ishes of the Archdiocese of Phila- $25. The instructions for bagging delphia in their own Operation the gifts are included in the enve- Santa Claus will provide toys for lope. These gifts will also be over 5,000 children in impov- returned to Church on the erished families throughout Third Sunday of Advent. the area. On the Third Sunday of During the month of De- Advent, St. Luke CYO vol- cember, thousands of toys unteers gather the gifts un- will be collected, sorted, der the trees and take them wrapped, bagged, and finally to Father Fitzpatrick Hall delivered to 700 families on for sorting. First, the gifts Christmas Eve. are sorted by gender and age. Second, gifts are chosen These gifts you give do not for families in St. Luke parish that are referred from have to be wrapped. Operation Santa Claus re- St. Luke’s Society of St. Vincent DePaul. All adult quests that the toys be new and unopened, no war gifts received go to these families. Third, gifts are toys, DVDs or CDs. Batteries are always in demand sorted for children of the Ludlow Community Cen- as are toys for older boys and girls.

WREATH SALE SAVE THE DATE: THE MEN’S SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE The annual Christmas wreath sale The 2013 Men's Spirituality Conference will be held on Saturday March 2, that benefits Our Lady's House will 2013 at Archbishop Ryan HS. Last year 12 men from St. Luke attended the be held on this weekend before conference. This year we are hoping to have at least 25! We will carpool from and after all Masses. We know St. Luke’s the day of the conference, leaving here at approximately 7:45 am and we’ll have all the necessary funds returning around 5 pm. Speakers include Christopher West (founder of the needed to support OLH but it's all in Theology of the Body Institute), Jim Towey (president of Ave Maria University, YOUR pockets. Just $25 will get you personal attorney for Mother Theresa and Director of Faith Based Initiatives started on your holiday. under George W. Bush), Richard Lane and former Philadelphia Flyer Don Sale- ski. Circle March 2, 2013 on your new calendar and get in touch with Ken Please notify the priest before Mass if you would like to receive the Eucharist Johnston at 215-327-336 or [email protected] to get reminders and in a low-gluten host. additional information as it becomes available! 12/2/12—061 St. Luke—page 7 ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE AGE STUDENTS NEED SERVICE HOURS? Saint Luke’s Youth Group will be having the “Gift for You” event again this year on Saturday, De- cember 8, from 1 to 4 pm. The “Gift for You” event is an afternoon that parents of the parish can drop off their children so they can shop or prepare for Christmas. We had a big turnout last year and we can use ALL the help we can get from you guys!

This is a perfect opportunity for service hours if you need them. We'll be meeting in the Hall around 10:30 am to prepare. We will provide lunch for you. Please bring a friend, the more the merrier! We hope to see you there. RSVP to let us know you can help us. To RSVP or if you have any questions contact us on our Facebook page (search Saint Lukes Youth Group) or email us at [email protected]. Facebook your friends and tell them to RSVP if they can help! GUIDE BOOK & DIRECTORY Advertising Opportunity We are in the process of updating our annual Guide Book & Directory for the Church. This book will be the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH WOULD YOU LIKE TO COACH How of our parish. This book is be- ACADEMY BASKETBALL? ing published at no cost to our invites eighth grade girls who took St. Luke’s Senior CYO will once Church, including mailing to each the Scholarship/Entrance exam to again be participating in the Senior family, and again is being subsidized visit for a day. Shadow visits will take CYO Basketball League. by local businesses that advertise in place until December 14. A parent it. If you own or manage a business may call to arrange a visit. For more We are in need of 11 / 12th grade and would like to find out about ad- information contact the Mount Saint Coach / Coaches. If interested, vertising in our book, please call the Joseph Academy Admission Depart- please contact John Alcorn, rectory, 215-572-0128. ment at [email protected] or 215- [email protected], or Craig Ecker, 233-9133. [email protected]. Keep our sister parish in Haiti RESPECT LIFE PRAYER: in your prayers. That the gift of justice may transform our land, making secure the lives of the poor, the vulnerable, and the unborn. 12/2/12—061 St. Luke—page 8 Mark your calendars now!!! St. An- St. Annual Family Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica thony’s in Ambler will again be hosting Advent Program, Sunday, December presents VoxAmaDeus in a perform- a Live Nativity on Thursday, De- 2, 6 pm. Christmas Carols, Lighting of ance of Handel’s Messiah on Friday, cember 13, from 6 pm to 8 pm. It’s a Christmas Tree, Refreshments, and December 14, at 7 pm. The profes- holiday event for you, your whole fam- Prizes. sional Baroque instrument orchestra ily, and all your neighbors and friends and chorus perform in the lush acous- CHRISTMAS CONCERT that you will not want to miss it. Live tics of Philadelphia’s Cathedral Basilica animals ~ even a camel! We look for- The musicians of Little Flower Catho- of SS. Peter & Paul (Ben Franklin ward to sharing this special event again lic High School for Girls will present Parkway and 18th Street, Philadelphia, with you, your family. All are welcome. their annual Christmas Concert on PA). Enjoy this thrilling, dramatic and Sunday, December 16, at 2 pm in the sacred work in a magnificent sacred ADVENT 2012 SERIES School Auditorium. Tickets are $6.00 space! Admission: General $25; Sen- On December 4, 11, & 18, 2012 The for General Admission and $5.00 for iors $20; Students $10. To purchase, Adult Faith Formation Commission Senior Citizens and children under 10. visit www.cathedralphilaconcerts.org of St. Anthony of Parish, 259 Tickets may be purchased from a fa- or call 215-587-3696. Tickets for Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002, vorite student or at the door. For more groups of 10 or more may be pur- 215-646-4742, will present the DVD info call 215-455-6900, ext. 161. chased for a 15% discount by calling 215-587-3696. video series, Word on Fire & Picture Discernment Retreat - December 14 Show Films on Catholicism by -16, Friday 6 pm - Sunday 1 pm, Villa Advent, a time of waiting, hoping Rev. Robert E. Barron in Friend- Maria House of Studies. Young and longing, is often lost in the flurry ship Hall from 6:45 - 8:30 pm. What women (18-35) are invited to this re- of activity preceding Christmas. In a beautiful way to prepare for Christ- treat which focuses on the silence, solitude and sacred space, pre- mas. Please join us. IHM Charism and the importance of pare your heart to receive Jesus, the listening to God’s call and discovering Word made flesh and Light of the St. John of the Cross Parish Advent the many ways that God speaks to us. world. Join us for one or both of these Morning of Reflection presented by Time will be included for personal and opportunities: Marty Rotello and Anna Iatesta. Satur- communal prayer as well as the oppor- Advent Sabbath Day: “Longing for day, December 8, 9 am - noon, fol- tunity to interact with the Sisters in lowed by noon Mass. Light” Dec. 12, 9:30 am to 3 pm formation. Please contact Sister Rose Bernadette Mulligan or Sister Mary Jo Advent Weekend of Directed Men, Women, and Married Couples Ely at [email protected] or 610-889- Prayer: Dec. 14-16, 6 pm Fri. to are welcome to attend Malvern Retreat 1553. Noon, Sun. House’s “Biblical Reflections: A For more information and/or registra- Faith Worth Dying For” Weekend SAINT PARISH Retreat with nationally renowned tion, contact Sister Barbara Cook at 2ND ANNUAL OF Catholic speaker and writer Tim Gray, [email protected], 610-647- Ph.D., December 14-16. LESSONS & CAROLS 4136,or www.ihmimmaculata.org/ Gray will share how Scripture can give The parish choirs and musicians will facilities/s_center.html us significant spiritual energy through present a concert of sacred seasonal MARANATHA our journey during the “Year of works on Sunday, December 16, at 7 Faith.” The fee for this weekend re- pm. The program will include spec- COME, LORD JESUS treat is $215 per person including tacular performances of traditional Holy Church welcomes us to meals, room accommodations, and choral masterworks, uplifting Gospel their second annual Christmas Concert activities. arrangements, and new pieces from at 7 pm on Sunday, December 2, To reserve your spot: international composers and features featuring the gospel choir of St. Atha- [email protected] or 610-644- ample opportunities for the audience nasius Church. 0400. For more information, visit to join in joyful caroling with the par- At the conclusion of the concert, there malvernretreat.com. ish ensemble of singers and musicians. will be the lighting and blessing of the A superb cast of guest musicians will outdoor Christmas display. And, for KESWICK VILLAGE swell the ranks to fill their beautiful the “young of heart” a special guest HOLIDAY KICK-OFF space with heavenly music. dressed in red will lead all in atten- Friday, December 7 dance to the parish hall for refresh- Please place donations for the votive Tree Lighting, Entertainment, ments. candles in the 1st collection basket. Santa’s Arrival, Shopping 12/2/12—061 St. Luke—page 9 Remember those who are serving in the Armed Forces Sean Biggio Robert P. Hopkins Josh Parkes Shaun Collins Alex Jay William Barry John Crockett Andy Johnson Powers, Jr. John Alekna DiCicco Michael Johnson Anthony Ross Helen Batschelet A. J. Dolan Charles Keller Thomas Schrader Eric Duckworth Edward Keller Brian Starkey, Jr. Colin A. Graham Dustin Lahiff Marygrace Telman Ronald Green William Leimbach Travis Telman Baby Barber Ruth Lynch Robert Grimming Sean Maples Calvin Travers Jessica Bassett Joanne Mahoney Allen Hanslovan John McCormick Tim Tumelty Vince Best Rudolph Manero Marian Bomher Dominic Marino TAFF S Don Byron Winnie Marino Pastor ...... Rev. Joseph D. Brandt Kevin Chavarria Jim Markham Retired ...... Rev. John F. McBride Bernie Coyle Dawn McCue Permanent Deacon ...... Deacon Thomas M. Croke Teresita Coyle Cory McGurgan Coordinator of Religious Education ...... Patty McFadden David Cullman Donna Monaghan Director of Parish Services ...... Jeanne Kyle Patricia DeCinque Fr. Joseph Murphy Director of Music Ministries ...... Molly Mahoney Bea DeNinnis Peter O’Donnell Business Manager ...... Beth Stieritz James Donahue Joan Packer Secretary ...... Tina Dean Joan Durning Michael Papale Evening Secretary ...... Cathy Berry Christine Ehnow Kathy DiLanzo Pollock Pastor Emeritus ...... Rev. Msgr. J. Michael Flood Joseph Flint Larry Shannon Retired ...... Rev. Joseph T. Murphy Kathy Foley Dolores Shuttle Fran Foran Mary Ellen Sivel PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Christine Galante Michael Sweeney Fr. Joseph Brandt, Deacon Tom Croke, Sr. William Adele, Zena Garry Lt. Ryan Timoney SSJ, Jim Burke, Porter Bush, Mike Dubyk, Anna Filmyer, Albert Harris Claire Tumelty Jeanne Kyle, Reenie MacDonald, Rose McDonough, Bob Laura Harris Eric Wahl Serianni, and Tom Wieckowski. Robert Hartley Eric Wahl, Jr. Geraldine Hewitt Alice Walker ST. JOSEPH THE PROTECTOR SCHOOL Elizabeth Holzer & 2336 Fairhill Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038 Sr. Joan Huggard, SSJ All those who are sick and 215-884-0843 Fax: 215-884-4607 Joseph Jones homebound in the parish Principal ...... Dr. Diane Greco David Kelble and patients at Abington President ...... Sr. William Adele, SSJ Rosie Lang Memorial Hospital Business Manager ...... Mr. David Bauer Bold indicates a recent addition. RESPECT LIFE THOUGHT:

To the CYO Rakers: From someone who had an abortion… “[The abortion] gave me grief and sorrow beyond expres- ‘Tis a beautiful season of the year sion. I was petrified to tell anyone. I have committed the And CYOers from far and near most heinous of all crimes. Yet, the Lord forgave me, just Came to answer the clean-up call as he forgave Paul. Yet I will always regret what I did and And rake the leaves as they fall. will probably always feel grief. But I pray that my experi- Thanks again for a well done ence can somehow prevent other women from making Good exercise and lots of fun! the same fatal mistake. I’m a nurse now, so I wear my uni- form to all the pro-life things I do! It helps.” Forgiveness Cecilia Sergienko and healing are available. Visit www.RachelsVineyard.org. 12/2/12—061 St. Luke—page 10