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P S Live, Love, and Serve Rev. Msgr. Francis W. Beach, Pastor in the Image of Christ Rev. Msgr. James P. McCoy, Pastor Emeritus Rev. David P. O’Brien, Parochial Vicar Deacon Michael J. Cushing S. J P Deacon Timothy P. Lynch 321 W. B A., C, PA 18914 [email protected] Deacon John T. Riordan www.stjudechalfont.org P F F facebook.com/stjudechalfont Mrs. Lori Rawski, Director P O: Mon. - Thurs. (9 - 5PM), 215-822-9225 (ext. 234) Fri. (9 - 4PM) ▪ P: 215-822-0179 ▪ F: 215-822-0638 P O M Deacon John Riordan 215-822-0179 WHY ARE YOU COMING TO ME? P A M We can almost hear the amazement in Walter Wojcik 215-822-0179 John the Baptist’s voice as he says to M M Jesus, “I need to be baptized by You, and Mr. Mark Norman 203-687-5518 yet You are coming to me?” Mr. Michael Meade 267-250-1271 Throughout the time that John preached and baptized people in the desert, he had M S been preparing people for the coming of ♦ Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM the Messiah. Now, Jesus approaches him ♦ Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12 Noon for baptism! We might share in his ♦ Monday - Friday: 6:30 AM, 9 AM wonder. Why would Jesus, Who is ♦ Saturday: 9 AM sinless, come to John for a baptism of repentance? S R Jesus’ response to John helps us ♦Confessions: Saturday 3:30 - 4:15 PM understand. Jesus has come to fulfill all ♦Sunday 9:15-9:45 AM that is expected in the Messiah, and more. As He entered the waters of baptism, S J S N D ♦ Jesus entered fully into our humanity, Thursdays: veneration of relics following raising us toward God. Jesus sanctified 9AM Mass, 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM the waters of baptism, making them holy, ♦Eucharistic Adoration throughout the day. opening the heavens through His humble ♦Benediction concludes the evening obedience to God’s plan of love. devotions. In joining Himself to humanity, Jesus opened the heavens for us, and in doing S. J S so, was confirmed in His mission of Sr. Elizabeth Marley, RSM, Principal mercy and love. In baptism, we are joined Office: 215-822-9225 with Christ. Immersed into His life and Convent: 215-822-2896 love, His mission is our mission. THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD January 12, 2020 MASS INTENTIONS Please Pray Monday January 13 - St. Hilary for all our sick parishioners, relatives, friends, all those 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14-20 listed in Our Lady's Prayer Chain including 6:30 AM Fr. Lepleiter & Marguerite Young Colby Doerr 9:00 AM Peter Ragan—Req. by Tim & Lisa Sears and all those serving in our U.S. Armed Forces Tuesday January 14 Our Lady’s Prayer Chain Ministry responds to particular 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 needs of our parishioners through daily prayer. To add a 6:30 AM The Kaplan Family—Req. by Michael Dempsey request to the prayer chain contact: 9:00 AM Lucille Delaney—Req. by Doug & Michele Bolsch Grace (215-712-2568) or Barb (215-822-8616) Wednesday January 15 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29-39 6:30 AM Robert Simond—Req. by Tim & Deb Daly Bulletin Submission Schedule 9:00 AM Lucille Delaney—Req. by Eileen & Bob O’Sullivan January 26 due: Wed. January 15 (10am) Thursday January 16 February 2 due: Wed. January 22 (10am) 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40-45 6:30 AM St. Jude Shrine Society 2019 Contributions Tax Statements 9:00 AM Mary & Louis Mileto—Req. by Karen Byrne & Family Friday January 17 - St. Anthony Abbot We will transmit email contribution statements to all 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1-12 parishioners on January 25-27. If you do not receive 6:30 AM Joseph Lech—Req. by Bob Tumelty your statement via email by January 28, please contact 9:00 AM John & Marie Orr—Req. by Deacon & Mrs. John Riordan the parish office at [email protected] or 215- Saturday January 18 - B.V.M. 822-0179 and request that a copy of your contributions 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13-17 statement be printed for you to be picked up or mailed 9:00 AM Francis Cushing—Req. by The Formica Family through the mail. 4:30 PM Catherine Kirkpatrick—Req. by Gerry Baldwin Sunday January 19 Second Collection, January 20, 21 Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 29:1-4,3, 9-10; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 Catholic Relief Services 8:00 AM Rose Family—Req. by Florence MacDonald 10:00 AM Lucille Delaney—Req. by Bill & Ruth Lavery The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) 12:00 PM Living & Dec’d. Members of St. Jude Parish Collection funds six Catholic agencies who work for the benefit of our brothers and sisters around the world in providing humanitarian aid, resettling displaced individuals and M C families, and advocating on behalf of victims of atroci- 2019 2018 Difference ties such as human trafficking. D $ 83,478 $ 77,583 $ 5,895 The funds collected from the annual Catholic Relief We thank all who are contributing on a consistent basis Services support vital Catholic programs that share in the Catholic mission of promoting the sacredness of as your “thank you” back to God for all His blessings. human life. Liturgy Schedule Noficaons B T: Sat., February 1 at the 4:30pm Mass, Sun., February 2 at the 8am, 10am & 12pm Masses B M: Saturday, February 8 during the 4:30pm Mass 4:30 pm Sat. 1/18 - Msgr. Beach ǁ Music: Jen Percherek & Jeanne Calhoun w/ Michael Meade ǁ Altar Servers: Maggie Danchak, Earl & Kailee Kelly ǁ Extraordinary Ministers: Brian & Martha Danchak, Mari Kelly, Timothy Mayer ǁ Lectors: Earl Kelly 8am Sun. 1/19 - Msgr. Beach ǁ Music: Mark Norman ǁ Altar Servers: Abigail Kolp, Xavier Kovac, Carla Mortimer ǁ Extraordinary Ministers: Donna Cushing, Lucy DiNardo, Kristen Ferns, MaryLou Marsh, Bill & Holly Moss, John Wilson ǁ Lectors: Cynthia Doettger, Carol Haile 10am Sun. 1/19 - Msgr. Beach ǁ Music: Parish Choir ǁ Altar Servers: Cassidy Collins, Juliana Nelson, Hailey Wood ǁ Extraordinary Ministers: Geraldine Biddle, Kelly Kawczynski, Connie Latzo, Courtney Lynch ǁ Lectors: Sandra Rispo ǁ CLOW: Megan Zakarewicz, Alegria Proano 12pm Sun. 1/19 - Msgr. Beach ǁ Music: Teen Choir ǁ Altar Servers: Nicholas McGee, Gianna Nocito, Molly Ann Torrice ǁ Extraordinary Ministers: Kim & Michael McGee, Tracy Molloy, Eileen Witowski ǁ Lectors: Mary Ellen Glenn Pastor’s Column January 12, 2019 My friends in Christ: An Invitation to Married Couples On Saturday, February 8th, we will have a special Valentine’s Mass again for married couples at the 4:30 pm Vigil Mass. I will invite all our married couples to renew their marriage vows after the homily. I will pray over these couples asking Our Lord to bless them and rekindle in them the love and grace that was bestowed on them the day they entered the Sacrament of Matrimony. After the Vigil Mass, there will be a reception for the married couples, with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Each wife will receive a rose, also. My intention is to honor and celebrate the sacredness of the Sacrament of Matrimony and make this night very special for our married couples. This is the 5th year that we have had this celebration, and it has been so well received. Reserve this date on your calendar, whether you were recently married or are celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary. This will be your special night out. If you are celebrating a milestone marriage anniversary of 25, 50, or more years, please let me know by calling the rectory at 215-822-0179. The Capstone for the Expansion of our Church Narthex You may have noticed that we have a beautiful new bronze-like sculpture of our Parish Patron, St. Jude Thaddaeus, that was mounted over the new entrance to the Church just before Christmas. This is the Capstone for the expansion of our Church Narthex. What you may not know is that this stunning work of art was designed and created by Mr. Joe DeVito – a long-time parishioner and notable commercial artist. I want to thank Joe for fashioning this impressive representation of our patron saint that will forever define the gateway to our beautiful Church Narthex. In addition, I have approved offering this exquisite medallion as a memorial opportunity for $50,000 that can be sponsored either in one sponsorship or in shares, with five shares at $10,000 per share. Please contact Deacon John Riordan at the rectory or visit our website, stjudechalfont.org/renovations and click on the memorial booklet for more information. God bless! Monsignor Francis W. Beach, Pastor Catholic men (16 and over) with some St. Jude Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service St Jude Youth Group and the St. Vincent DePaul group will be teaming up for Aid for Friends! Irish Heritage in your blood. Monday January 20, 2020, 9am Mass followed by fixing Interested in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity? meals in the cafeteria. Join us Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in the St. Jude Meeting Room at 7:30 pm to learn more. Please see the sign up genius for what is needed.