ST. PARISH

EASTON ROAD & FAIRHILL AVENUE ™ GLENSIDE, PENNSYLVANIA SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

MISSION STATEMENT RECTORY AND PARISH OFFICE 2316 Fairhill Avenue We, the parish family of St. Luke the Evangelist Roman Catholic Glenside, PA 19038 Church, respecting our tradition, affirming our strong family 215-572-0128 ties, and valuing our diverse community, are called by Baptism to commit ourselves to: fax: 215-572-0482 [email protected] • Give glory to God by liturgy which unites and strengthens the community of faith; Office Hours: • Build a church community that welcomes all, encouraging MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM each home to be a domestic church; • Listen to the Gospel of Jesus, live it in our daily lives, and share it with one another; and

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:30 AM Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8:30 AM

Holy Day: varies; Holiday: varies

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Wednesday: 7:30 - 8:00 PM www.stlukerc.org Saturday: 4:00 - 4:30 PM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2330 Fairhill Avenue Glenside, PA 19038 QUESTION OF THE WEEK 215-572-0128, ext #25 [email protected] You, son of man, I have appointed watchman for the house of Israel; when you hear me say anything, you shall warn them for me. PANCAKE 33:7 BREAKFAST

Do we have a shared responsibility for others This Sunday and the world? See page 7 for details Are you a “watchperson” in some way?

061 St. Luke—cover—page 1 ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST PARISH, GLENSIDE, PENNSYLVANIA TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 MASS INFORMATION FOR WEEK THIS WEEK AT ST. LUKE Sunday, September 10 – Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Sunday, September 10 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Time 2nd Collection for Black & Indian Missions Ezekiel 33:7-9; Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9; Romans 13:8-10; 7:30 am Boy Scout Troop 304 Pancake Breakfast, FFH Matthew 18:15-20 8:30 am Eucharistic Ministry at Abington Hospital- Jefferson Health Monday, September 11 – Weekday 11:00 am Practice with the Choir Colossians 1:24 — 2:3; Psalm 62:6-7, 9; Luke 6:6-11 1:00 pm Baptisms 6:30 am M. Ridgway Monday, September 11 Tuesday, September 12 – Weekday / The Most Holy 6:15 pm PREP Name of Mary 7:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul Society, Lyons Den Colossians 2:6-15; Psalm 145:1b-2, 8-11; Luke 6:12-19 Tuesday, September 12 8:30 am Jim and Elva FitzGerald Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in Wednesday, September 13 – , Church Bishop, 9:15 am Faith Sharing, Lyons Den Colossians 3:1-11; Psalm 145:2-3, 10-13ab; 7:30 pm Boy Scouts, FFH Luke 6:20-26 Wednesday, September 13 6:30 am Marta Moran (Living) 6:30 pm Cub Scouts, FFH 7:00 pm Music Ministry, MMR Thursday, September 14 – The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Thursday, September 14 6:30 pm Camp Fire Girls Registration, FFH Numbers 21:4b-9; Psalm 78:1bc-2, 34-38; 7:00 pm Peace and Justice Forum, Rectory Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17 7:30 pm Choir, MMR 8:30 am Mary Spanier Friday, September 15 Friday, September 15 – Our Lady of Sorrows 1:30 pm American Red Cross Blood Drive, FFH 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14; Psalm 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Saturday, September 16 John 19:25-27 or Luke 2:33-35 7:00 am Women’s Reflection Group, Library 6:30 am Phil Vasta (Ernie Hax) 7:00 am Men’s Gospel Reflection Group, Lyons Den Saturday, September 16 – Saint Cornelius, , and 9:30 am Centering Prayer, Lyons Den , Bishop, Martyrs 12:00 pm Oktoberfest, St Paul’s & St. Luke parking lot 1 Timothy 1:15-17; Psalm 113:1b-7; Luke 6:43-49 Sunday, September 17 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Claire Patricia Abernathy 2nd Collection for Hurricane Harvey Victims Sunday, September 17 – Twenty-fourth Sunday in Catechetical Sunday Ordinary Time 9:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word Sirach 27:30 — 28:9; Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12; 1:00 pm Baptisms Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18:21-35 MARK YOUR CALENDAR

The Pro-Life Rose, placed before the statue of Mary, September 18 St. John’s Hospice Donation Day and the St. Vincent de Paul Carnations, September 23 Villanova Volunteers placed before the statue of St. Joseph, September 23 Blue Mass are in loving memory of September 26 Boy Scout Open House Mary Vergere September 26 Bereavement Support Group donated by Marian and Lou Sciandro September 30 Sacrament Saturday September 30 SVDP Friends of the Poor Walk GET UPDATES FROM THE PARISH October 1 Blessing of Animals AND ITS ORGANIZATIONS: October 3 Over 50’s Meeting www.flocknote.com/StLukeParish October 15 –17 Forty Hours

Or text Luke to 84756 from your phone October 20 Trivia Night 9/10/17—061 St. Luke—page 2 September 10, 2017

Dear Parishioners,

Michael Mignogno As I write this message this week the tensions between & North Korea and the rest of the world continue to grow, and Liva Guimarares tough talk between nations has been ongoing. Monday of this were married on week is the Anniversary of 9/11/01, events that impacted our August 31, 2017. country in so many ways and gave us new insights into Congratulations! terrorism, violence and war in the 21st century. Vigils and Prayers for Peace are being held on this Anniversary. But we ST. LUKE PARISH STEWARDSHIP must continue to pray for peace and understanding between

Sunday Collections: nations, religious cultures, and all people every day. In a special 9/3/17 ...... $13,252.00 way we must pray that national leaders throughout the world 9/4/16 ...... $14,273.00 will speak and work toward understanding and peace. As we go about our daily lives we cannot help but live with fear and Thank you for your continued support of our Parish. worry each day. At the same time, we must all be working toward peace every day in all our relationships and activities. Bills paid last week: Witness to peace and let us be examples of peace to others. StJP Subsidy ...... $30,625.00 ALPAT (hall cleaning) ...... $6,247.00 Monday evening we begin our year of PREP classes for Home Depot ...... $178.00 children attending public school. I thank Mrs. Hughes, our O’Neill’s Food Market...... $105.00 Coordinator of Religious Education, and all the catechists and Comcast ...... $231.00 aides who volunteer their time and share their faith with our Frank Duff (electric) ...... $95.00 children. Thank your parents for your commitment to the faith Primex ...... $90.00 education of your children. Abington Township (taxes) ...... $4,798.00 Friday afternoon and evening we will hold a Blood Drive in Staff Payroll ...... $9,545.00 Father Fitzpatrick Hall. After a long summer and hurricane devastation and damage, blood is badly needed. Please sign up This weekend the second collection will be for online for a time to give. THANK YOU. the Black and Indian Missions. Next Saturday, September 16th, St. Paul’s will hold their annual Oktoberfest from noon to 6 pm. In a show of PARISH VISITATION SCHEDULE Ecumenical support, a gate is being installed between our Monday, September 11 - 100-200’s Harrison Avenue; parking lot and St. Paul’s parking lot to show our shared Tuesday, September 12 - 300’s Harrison Avenue & Christian faith. I thank those who worked on this plan and 300’s Lismore Avenue; Wednesday, September 13 - contributed to have it completed. How good it is that we work 100-200’s Lismore Avenue; Thursday, September 14 - together with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Springhouse Lane & Oak Road. Next Sunday, September 17th, is Catechetical Sunday. At all PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Masses we will bless all school teachers and our catechists for the witness of faith they give to their students for the year FOR CHILDREN (PREP) ahead. begins Monday, September 11 meet in the upper parking lot This week, I will continue my Parish Visitation. I encourage you to return your Stewardship/Block collection envelope The PREP program is for children, grades 1 to 8, when you are able. I thank you for your generosity to this who do not attend a Catholic school. Classes are held important collection each year. on most Monday evenings, 6:15 to 7:30 pm, from September to May. Thank you again for all your support and prayers for me, all the priests and the parish of St. Luke. Know that you are daily in my prayers. Please notify the priest before Mass if you would St. Luke, pray for us. like to receive the Eucharist in a low-gluten host. Father Joe Brandt 9/10/17—061 St. Luke—page 3 THE POPE’S PRAYER Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER The songwriter told us that he “loves a parade.” Our warm weather ver- That our parishes, animated by a sions of such- Memorial Day and the Fourth of July -have no equal for their missionary spirit, may be places patriotism on display. Despite that, I don’t think that any of us have enjoyed where faith is communicated and what has become the seemingly endless “parade” of news stories about politi- charity is seen. cal figures and even a high-ranking Church official accused in general of failing to live up to the responsibilities of their offices with an indifference or even SING IN THE CHOIR unexpressed hostility to the ways of Christ Jesus. If you want to experience singing with the Choir, come early this The Holy Scriptures, composed for us long before the high tech universe Sunday, September 10, to the loft at we live in, with our eyes downcast so often on our cell phones that we often 11 am and you can be an honorary become rude in private and dangerous in public, are nonetheless applicable to member of the choir for Mass that most human interaction today. Today, for example, St. Matthew has Jesus out- day, whether you can read the parts lining a procedure for handling offenses we have suffered at the hands of an- or just sing melody. We will have a other. We begin with the very charitable if uncomfortable private conversation mini rehearsal at 11 am and Molly with the offender, and end up with a very public trial if he proves recalcitrant. will hand out the music at that time! Listening to Jesus, we can never say that He was naive about the ways of peo- It is rewarding and fun to give the ple, although He would never agree with Jean Paul Sartre who said, “Hell is gift of music to your parish! other people.” If there is any “lubricant” to smooth the meshing of gears in our interac- If you have any questions or want to tions with others, it is charity. It is love. We know this. We’ve heard it for years. RSVP, just email our Director of We’ve prayed it every time we say the “Our Father.” We sing about it in our Music, Molly Mahoney, at hymns. But why do our collective conflicts so often escalate to the violence [email protected]. that we see in items like so-called “road rage?” Not to omit war. INTERESTED IN THE PRACTICE On the individual level, my answer is two-fold. We live in a culture of enti- tlement, and that word says it all. It’s a mindset that is completely contrary to OF CENTERING PRAYER? the New Testament. Along with it is our belief that we are somehow entitled to A Centering Prayer group is praying play judge and jury of other people’s lives. every Saturday morning in the Lyons Den at 9:30. Does that gruesome twosome leave us hopeless? Certainly not. We have a resource we often ignore. It is that oft-neglected practice of life called prayer. First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Jesus tells us “Where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am The prophet receives a commission I in the midst of them.” Like we are right now, or will be soon, at Sunday to be the watchman over Israel. He is Mass. But He also told us as individuals to go to our room and close the door, to warn the wicked to reform their and be with Him in more private dialogue. Two different kinds of prayer, but ways, and if they refuse, the blame is both represent the lifting up of our minds and hearts to God. on them and not the prophet. I began this reflection thinking about parades. It is certainly true that the

Second Reading: Romans 13:8-10 centuries-long “parade of the ” is composed of people who believed in St. Paul describes the Christian life as the power of persistent, habitual prayer. Could they possibly have been mistak- one of charity toward all. This charity en? We know the answer without ever asking them the question. summarizes the Mosaic law and that On the day that I wrote this reflection, I had enjoyed a certain snack that of Christ as well, pairing it with love filled my plate with empty shells I had cracked open, and thin brown coatings of God. that came with each little item inside. To my complete surprise, I later opened a book of one-liners and found this: “Prayer is a little bit like eating salted pea- Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20 nuts; the more you do it, the more you want to do it.” Nothing else to say but In this part of Jesus’ discourse to the “Amen!” community, as Matthew has constructed it, we find a three stage procedure for disciplining a A VOCATION VIEW recalcitrant brother. Jesus endorses If two of you join your voices on earth to pray for anything whatever, it shall be these decisions by the promise of His granted you by my Father in heaven. Pray for an increase in vocations to priest- hood and religious life. (Matthew 18:15-20) presence as the divine Son of God. 9/10/17—061 St. Luke—page 4 SAVIO BOY CHOIR AUDITIONS Need for Communion Ministers and EPIC YOUTH GROUP Do you know a boy who loves to Pastoral Care Visitors Open to teens in the 8th-12th Grade sing? The Savio Boy Choir offers a at Holy Redeemer Sunday, September 10 - EPIC Fall rich musical and spiritual experience Many people choose Holy Redeemer Kick Off, 6:30 pm, Our Lady Help for boys in grades 2-8. Under the Health System because of the faith- of Christians (OLHC) Church Hall. patronage of St. Dominic Savio, this based environment and most Come for games, food, prayer, small world-class choir tours locally in the especially that they will have access groups. Learn what EPIC is all about U.S., as well as Europe. They sing to the Sacraments. So many take Saturday, September 16 - All Day, many traditional hymns and choral comfort in their opportunity to Abbey Fest with Matt Maher and pieces in a variety of languages, receive Holy Communion every day. Mandisa. (Requires ticket purchase.) including Latin, German, French and This is only possible because of the Sunday, September 24 - EPIC Game English. The choir is directed by dedication of volunteer Ministers of Communion. Night, 6:30 pm, OLHC Church Hall Tom Windfelder, the former 25-year director of the Archdiocesan Boy They are in need of such Ministers at Website: EPICinform.blogspot.com Choir of Philadelphia. this time in all of their facilities: Holy Email: [email protected] The choir will be holding auditions Redeemer Hospital, Holy Redeemer Phone: Dombrowski, on Saturday, September 30. To St. Joseph Manor, and Holy 215-500-6840 schedule an audition please call Redeemer Lafayette. Pastoral Care Stand With Iraqi Christians and St. Director Tom Windfelder at 215-425 visitors are also needed. Please Peter’s Episcopal Church offers a -6995. Visit website at consider volunteering for these very Benefit Screening of “Where Is Our www.savioboychoir.org important ministries at Holy Redeemer. They will offer training if Place?”, a 35 minute documentary REVIVAL! you are new to this ministry. Contact film by the Rev. Chris Bishop and Mon. & Tues., September 25 & 26 the Pastoral Care Office at 215-938- Andrew Bilindabagabo about the Cathedral Basilica of 3952 for more information without dire situation facing Christians in Sts Peter & Paul any obligation. Iraq today. Based at St. Martin's The revival features Rev. Paul Episcopal Church, Radnor PA, Whittington, O.P., the Philadelphia Post-Abortion Healing Retreat, Stand With Iraqi Christians' mission Catholic Gospel Mass Choir, and the October 6-8, Malvern-Frazer, PA. is to support, through friendship and Immanuel Movement Praise Team. For information call Lauren, 215-720 material aid, the right of Christians in Choir Prelude starts at 6:30 pm; -5828, or Priscilla, 215-906-6337. the Middle East to survive and Revival starts at 7 pm. All are www.rachelsvineyard.org thrive. The screening on Sunday, September 17, at noon at St. Peter's welcome. For information contact Holy Martyrs Parish, Oreland, Episcopal Church, Glenside, will the Office for Black Catholics at 215 Carnival, September 12-16, Tuesday include refreshments and a Q&A -587-3541. to Friday. 6 to 10 pm, Saturday, 3 to with the Rev. Bishop about his Bishop McDevitt High School - 10 pm. Craft Beer and Wine Garden, journeys to Iraq in September 2015 Class of 1967 is having a 50th Reun- Food Specials each Night, Doggie and October 2016. ion on October 28, 2017. Please con- Bar - Bring your furry friends! Enjoy For any inquiries or questions please tact John “B” Creeden for details: rides, games and fantastic food. Play contact The Rev. Patricia Rubenstein [email protected] or 267- Bingo, Take a chance on the Raffle – at [email protected]. All net 205-5822. first prize $1,000, and much more... proceeds from the benefit will go We are phasing out our Grocery Cards (Food Certificates). Sales have been directly to our partner churches in declining for a few years. The remaining cards will be sold at the rectory. Iraq and those they are caring for. Simple, Convenient, and Secure! Do you forget your envelope at home? Are you always trying to write a check before Mass? Do you never have cash with you for the second collection? Do you sometimes attend Mass at other churches because of your family’s hectic schedule? Then why not simplify one more thing in your life and sign up for automated Parish Giving! To sign up, just go to our website, www.stlukerc.org, and find the Parish Giving icon. Questions? Call our Business Manager, Deacon John Hunter, in the Rectory, 215-572-0128. 9/10/17—061 St. Luke—page 5 TRIVIA NIGHT BOY SCOUT OPEN HOUSE VILLANOVA VOLUNTEER Save the Date Tuesday, September 26 DAY OF SERVICE Mark your calendar for October 20 7:30 - 8:30 pm Great news! Villanova University has at 7 pm! Join Troop 304 AGAIN approved St. Luke the Who will be the smartest this year? in Father Fitzpatrick Hall. Evangelist and St. Joseph the Put together a table of your friends All boys entering grades 6-12 are Protector as service sites for 2017. and come have a great time. invited to attend this fun, That means that 20 to 5 Villanova $25 per person informative evening of scouting. students, staff and/or faculty will be - beer and wine included Families are encouraged to attend on our campus Saturday, September with their son, to learn more about 23, from 10 to 3 helping us with The Crusader Football Program is the Troop, ask questions, and sign various jobs. Villanova provides (and looking for 5th and 6th graders to up. For more details, visit our pays for) the supplies we request. In join their team. If you’re interested website: addition, we need YOU! Could you please contact George Illingworth at https://glenside304.mytroop.us spare a few hours to help or lead one [email protected] or of our teams? The more hands the by phone at 215-260-2421. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT lighter the load! GROUP FOR Projects will include painting the ST. JOHN’S VOLUNTEERS music ministry room and the first We continue to help serve lunch FRIENDS & FAMILY floor hallway of the lower school, between noon and 1 pm at St John’s RESUMES gardening around the church and in Hospice at 12th and Race Streets. This group meets on alternate Tues- front of the school, and cleaning in Our next service dates are Tuesday, days at St. Luke Chapel House, 2330 the sanctuary and upper school. September 19, and Monday, Fairhill Ave, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Please contact Karen Donahue, September 25. If interested, please Sponsored by William R. May Funer- [email protected], if you are contact Maggie Moya al Home (no fee), meetings are facili- interested in helping or have any ([email protected]). You can tated by Deborah K. Gawthrop, who questions. join us on the train or if you work in has her Master’s Degree in Counsel- town, you can meet us there for an ing Psychology and is a certified WINE uplifting way to spend your lunch Grief Management Specialist. National Catholic hour. The first meeting of the fall series Women’s Conference will be September 26. The topic is Join women from the greater Check the Community page on our All Feelings are ‘Normal.’’ Philadelphia area and across the website www.stlukerc.org for country for the first-ever National information about many more Keep our sister parish in Haiti in Catholic Women’s Conference events. your prayers. hosted by WINE: Women In the New Evangelization! Dynamic Catholic speakers Kelly Wahlquist, Teresa Tomeo, Kitty Cleveland, and Sarah Christmyer will inspire you and musician Amanda Vernon will rejuvenate your spirit. The day will include time for Mass, Confession, prayer, rest, socializing, and shopping. Saturday, October 21, 8:30 am-4 pm, National of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA. wineconference.org. Join with other women from our parish—contact Clare Fitzpatrick at [email protected] or 267 -237 -1845. 9/10/17—061 St. Luke—page 6 ST. PAUL’S OKTOBERFEST COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET PANCAKE BREAKFAST Saturday, September 16 ARCADIA UNIVERSITY This Sunday Noon to 6 pm Sunday, September 17, 10 am - 3 pm Our parish’s own Boy Scout Troop St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will hold Browse through the market, grab 304 will be hosting a pancake its annual Oktoberfest this month. some food, and have a great time! breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, Find out more at stpaulsglenside.org Get some great deals and check out from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm in Fr. You are invited to this fun over 100 vendors. Fitzpatrick Hall. The cost is $7 per fundraiser. Use Arcadia University Church Road person; children under 5 eat free. Some activities and parking will be in Entrance. Tickets are available at the door. our parking lot and play area. Sponsored by the Community and Thanks for helping the Troop launch So don’t plan on parking in our lot Civic Engagement Center. All its fundraising for a summer camp for the 5 pm Mass. proceeds from this event will go adventure out west in 2019! The next Joseph’s People meeting on towards Arcadia's hurricane disaster MERICAN ED ROSS Thursday, September 14, will feature relief service trip. To reserve a table; A R C [email protected] or 215-572-4000 Give blood. Help save lives. alumni returning to give guidance how they found a , and give you HURRICANE HARVEY BLOOD DRIVE hope on your journey. There will also Father Fitzpatrick Hall be a review all of the features of RELIEF COLLECTION Friday, September 15, 2017 Joseph’s people, and resources that The United States Conference of 1:30 to 6:30 pm will be available to you. Catholic Bishops has requested that we take up an emergency collection Appointments preferred. Joseph’s People meeting: to help address the humanitarian and Visit www.redcrossblood.org - Where: St. Albert the Great, 212 Church needs caused by the and enter sponsor code: Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA hurricane. We will take up the St. Luke the Evangelist 19006, in the Parish Center collection here on the weekend of Dial: 1-800-RED CROSS - When: Thursday, September 14, 7 September 16 & 17. to 8:30 pm. CUB SCOUT If you wish to make a donation Joseph’s People is a faith-based before (or after that) please do so REGISTRATION NIGHT support group for unemployed and (mark Hurricane Relief as memo on Our own Pack 304 will host underemployed workers. It offers an your check to St. Luke Church). We registration nights on Wednesdays in opportunity to network, explore job will forward the donations as soon as September, beginning this opportunities, and share your job possible to the Archdiocese of Wednesday, September 13, from hunting experiences with others. Philadelphia which will forward the 6:30-8 pm in Fr. Fitzpatrick Hall. Joseph’s People offers guidance on funds to Catholic Charities USA, the Boys in grades 1 through 5 are helping with your job search; you will agency which addresses emergency invited to join. Boys can participate have access to workshops, job needs in this country. in activities while parents attend an listings, and networking. Individuals may also contribute informational meeting. It does not matter where you live, directly to Catholic Charities USA, CAMP FIRE REGISTRATION what religion you are or not, how the official domestic relief agency of Thursday, September 14 long you have been out of work, or the in the United 6:30 - 7:30 pm what kind of work you need. All States by visiting https:// Father Fitzpatrick Hall services are FREE! www.catholiccharitiesusa.org. A scouting program for girls in Contact: [email protected] grades K - HS HELP WANTED www.josephspeople.org For information please call Anyone who has a morning or Carolyn Jones, 215-779-0081. or Aides and Catechists are needed for afternoon free can volunteer for Debbie Hinkel, 215-659-4449 PREP. Classes are Monday evenings three hours as a door monitor at St. after 6 pm from 6:15 to 7:30. For more Joseph the Protector School. Your Meetings will start information contact Maria Hughes, help would be greatly appreciated! Thursday, September 21 215-572-0128 ext 25 or Contact Ann Marie Robinson at 908- 6:30 - 7:30 pm [email protected]. 463-0086 or [email protected] 9/10/17—061 St. Luke—page 7 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A END OF LIFE PLANNING All Engaged Couples JOB OR CAREER CHANGE? An interactive workshop to assist Planning to Marry Ascension Press, an Exton-based Catholics with the spiritual and tem- PRE-CANA PROGRAM Catholic publishing and media poral aspects of end of life planning. St. Mary of the Assumption Parish company, has several positions now Speakers include: Rev. Louis P. Bel- Phoenixville, PA available. Some available positions lopede, an estate planning attorney, a Saturday, September 16 include: Senior Web Designer, funeral director, a representative of Program begins at 8 am and ends Senior Web Application Developer, Calvary Cemetery, and a financial after the 4 pm Mass. It includes Art Director/Senior Designer, planner. lunch, snacks and an opportunity for Project Manager, and Bookkeeper. Tuesday, October 10, 6-9 pm the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Complementary Buffet Ascension Press has been providing This one-day Program meets all the Jack Francis Caterers quality Catholic faith formation requirements of the Archdiocese of Conshohocken resources to parishes, faith-sharing Philadelphia. A certificate is provided Seating is limited. To reserve your groups, schools, families, and upon completion. Call the St. Mary’s spot or for additional information, individuals since 1998. They have Parish Office for an application: 610- please call Tim Seiders at 215-699- produced Catholic study programs, 933-2526 or visit 6993. videos, books, audio talks, blog www.stmaryassumption.org click on Parish Information and then articles, and live events. If you would MONTHLY TAIZÉ WITH like to bring your talents and skills Sacraments/PREP. NOCTURNAL ADORATION into their team, please go to: https:// Come to join us for a monthly Taizé “Meeting Jesus One is Never the ascensionpress.com/pages/ prayer, including Eucharistic Same.” In today’s world of 24/7 about_us/careers Adoration that will extend to sound bites, non-stop commercials, DAY OF PRAYER FOR midnight. St. Raphaela Center. 616 loud music and the like, it can be WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS Coopertown Road, Haverford. difficult to hear the really important voices in our life. Sometimes we just November 8, 9:30 am-3 pm Dates: 2nd Wednesday of the month, need a quiet, safe place where we can Day of prayer and guided reflection 7:30-8:30 pm No registration needed. listen to our God who knows us, to offer peace and support for those Next Taizé: September 13. loves us and wants to tell us what is who have lost a spouse (recently or www.straphaelacenter.org best for us. The Malvern Retreat years ago). Led by Deacon David House is such a place. Come, Schaffer. Eucharist will be HELP WANTED Thanksgiving weekend November 24 celebrated. St. Raphaela Center in Personal Care Assistant wanted for -26. To learn more call Frank Coyne Haverford, PA 610-642-5715 the Medical Mission Sisters - Full at 215-677-0985. Additional info on www.straphaelacenter.org Time - 5 days a week, Mon. - Fri. 10pm - 6am. Must have experience in retreats for men, women, married FREE DOCUMENT SHREDDING working with a geriatric population couples, and families can be found at www.malvernretreat.com or call 610- EVENT and knowledge of the aging process; 644-0400. Saturday, September 23, 9 am-noon an interest in developing a home en- Holy Redeemer Lafayette vironment for women needing assis- ADVENT DIRECTED RETREAT 8580 Verree Rd, Phila., PA 19111 tance in daily living. Some clinical Rain or Shine training or experience in personal WEEK/WEEKEND care of the elderly would be an ad- St. Raphaela Center offers retreats Sisters' Night, Friday, September 22, vantage. Valid PA Driver’s License for an extended time of prayer and Friday, 6-9 pm, Villa Maria House of required. silence, accompanied by a Spiritual Studies, 1140 King Rd, Immaculata. If interested, please send resume or Director. Young women (16-35) are invited to letter of experience to Laurie Jacobs, Weekend Dates: December 8-10 share informally with IHM Sisters. HR Generalist, Medical Mission Sis- Weeklong Dates: December 8 - 15 Join them for a fun night of prayer, ters, 8400 Pine Road, Philadelphia, St. Raphaela Center in Haverford, cookout, and wiffle ball! For further PA 19111. Fax 215-342-3948 or PA 610-642-5715 info: contact Sister Marianne, 610- [email protected]. No www.straphaelacenter.org 889-1553 or [email protected] phone calls please. EOE 9/10/17—061 St. Luke—page 8 THE ABBEYFEST: The Maternal Womb of Mercy: The All are invited to Second Annual Faith, Music, and Family Festival Way of Compassion Polish Harvest Festival at the TK Saturday, September 16 Presentation by Megan Brown, RSM, Club at 521 East Hector Street in AbbeyFest is the premier celebration D.Min. on Wednesday, September Conshohocken on Sunday, of family, friends, and contemporary 13, 9:30 am - 2 pm at Cranaleith September 17, from Noon to 6 pm Catholic/Christian music in the Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Rd, to support St. Mary Polish American greater Philadelphia area. Over 3,000 Philadelphia, PA Society. Polka Fest will feature live kids, teens, and parents attended last Pope Francis invites us to ponder Polka music, Polish food, a 50/50 year! At Daylesford Abbey, Paoli. the mystery of the “maternal womb drawing and other games of chance, More info: www.theabbeyfest.com/ of mercy.” During the day together a basket raffle, and baked goods for we will ponder Pope Francis' words sale. Families are welcome, as there Contemplative Prayer Retreat as we walk the way of compassion. will be games for children with September 25-28 Cost: $50 ~ Includes Continental plenty of prizes! Marianist Family Retreat Center Breakfast and Lunch Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 Cape May Point, NJ 08212 To register call Cathy, 215-262-0265, on the day of the event. Tickets for www.capemaymarianists.org or Pat, 215-675-3853. Neumann children are $7 each and free for 609-884-3829 Adult Spirituality Enrichment children under the age of 6. Tickets This retreat is intended for those Ministry include the price of admission, food interested in a contemplative prayer Queen of Peace Ladies Night, not included. Advance tickets are on experience. First-timers as well as Friday, September 15, 7 - 11 pm, sale until Wednesday, September 6. those who are familiar with this type Lynaugh Hall, 820 North Hills Walk-ins are still welcome on the day of retreat are all welcomed. The time Avenue, Glenside. Fun, Food, Beer, of the event. For advance tickets, will be filled with prayer experiences, Wine, Sodas, Music, Line Dancing, [email protected] or call quiet personal time, special liturgies and Raffles. Celebrity DJ Mike Alba. Dorothy Swedkowski at 610-630- and daily Eucharist. Cost: $150/pp Bring a dessert and receive 3 tickets 0861. DOROTHY DAY RETREAT for the raffles. Tickets $20, on sale at Queen of Peace rectory. For more Our Lady’s Missionaries of the This unique mid-week retreat for Eucharist (OLME) invites you to a men and women will be held info: Pat Fallon, 215-886-7443, or Kathy Eberz, 215-657-3618. special retreat: A Time Apart with September 26-28 at Malvern Retreat Jesus. November 3-5, Ave Maria House. It will offer an experience of St. Timothy Parish in Mayfair, Retreat House, Doylestown. PA. the Benedictine spirituality of Philadelphia, will be commemorating The retreat is offered by Sister Joan Dorothy Day, who in her life its 90th anniversary with a year-long Noreen, Co-founder of OLME and integrated her love of God, neighbor, celebration, beginning in October EWTN Host of “Eucharistic and nature. Retreatants will 2017 and ending in October 2018. Journey.” This retreat includes daily experience this integration through The opening will take place on Eucharist and Eucharistic adoration, spiritual talks, quiet time, and some Sunday, October 1, 2017, with a conferences on Catholic Spirituality, light hands-on work (if interested - Solemn Mass celebrated at 12 noon Prayer with Sacred Scripture, Liturgy spinning wool fleece into yarn) - the in the upper church. The principal of the Hours, and much more. “ora et labora” of St. Benedict. The celebrant and homilist will be themes of the retreat include Archbishop James P. Green, who is For more information, please simplicity of life, hospitality, and the Apostolic Nuncio to Sweden and contact : Jean Jeffers at 215-576- appreciation for God’s creation. Iceland, and is a son of Saint 7187 or [email protected], or Participants will be given resources Timothy’s. A reception will follow in contact OLME directly: 610-582- for incorporating Benedictine the school gym. Former St. Timothy 3333, [email protected]. spirituality into their busy lives. For parishioners, as well as all graduates St. Cecilia Class of 1977 40-Year more information or to register, of the school are encouraged to Reunion, Saturday, September 30, please visit malvernretreat.com or attend. Please call the rectory at 215- from 7 to 11 pm. Contact Mike call 610-644-0400. 624-6188 if attending. For more Moore, 215-692-0761 or information on all the events, please [email protected] go to www.st-tims.org. 9/10/17—061 St. Luke—page 9 Remember those who are serving in the Armed Forces Sean Biggio Ronald Green Nisha Marerro Borowy Robert Grimming John McCormick Scott Cline Allen Hanslovan Anne McGoldrick Mary McDonough Shaun Collins Robert P. Hopkins William Barry John Crockett Andy Johnson Powers, Jr. Michael Johnson Michael DiCicco Anthony Ross Charles Keller A. J. Dolan Edward Keller Marygrace Telman Eric Duckworth Travis Telman Marian Bomher John Minichino Joe Kelly Fran Brett Russell Moore Christopher Christopher Calvin Travers Francis, Jr. Manero Tim Tumelty Sherry Burke Fr. Joseph Murphy Colin A. Graham Sean Maples Kevin Ward Don Campbell Marian Murray Brian Carini Maggie Nicholson TAFF S Patti Cox Ed Nolan Pastor ...... Rev. Joseph D. Brandt Bernie Coyle Charles Oettle Retired Priest in Residence ...... Rev. John F. McBride Maureen Cunningham Cecelia Pellicott Permanent Deacon ...... Deacon Thomas M. Croke Kathy Delzingaro Joseph Picarilli Permanent Deacon ...... Deacon Kevin J. P. Potter Eileen Erkes Eileen Protin Business Manager ...... Deacon John K. Hunter Nicholas Fetscher James Quigley, IV Coordinator of Religious Education ...... Maria Hughes Susan Gaffney Fissell William Rock Director of Development ...... Karen Donahue Otis Fitzgerald Lou Sciandro Director of Music Ministries ...... Molly Mahoney Ray Fitzpatrick Ed Scully Director of Parish Services ...... Jeanne Kyle David Garcia Michelle Shillington Safe Environment Coordinator ...... Jeanne Kyle Frank Gavin Shannon Simpson Secretary ...... Tina Dean Kathy Gee and Mary Lou Smart her unborn baby Kathy Stanley Pastor Emeritus ...... Rev. Msgr. J. Michael Flood Matthew Iller Dot Sweeney Retired ...... Rev. Joseph T. Murphy Mary King Diane Towey PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Truman King Jennifer McGowan Trainer Fr. Joseph Brandt, Deacon Tom Croke, Jim Burke, Mike Angie Kyle Ally Turner Dubyk, Anna Filmyer, Jeanne Kyle, Dianne Ryan, Donna Jim Lamina Jean Waerig Scully, Bob Serianni, and Tom Wieckowski Andrew Mack John Waldinger Eoin Madden Anna Walsh PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL Sean Mahoney Dorothy Wasekanes Fr. Joseph Brandt, Deacon John Hunter, Jim Donahue, Mary Maltman Christina Weber Mike Dubyk, Joe Hart, Ken Kempf, Kirk Stensrud, and Lou Mancinelli Maryellen Worthington Pete Wilson Debbie Marvel All those who are sick and John McGill Find out what’s going on at St. Luke the Evangelist Parish homebound in the parish Jimmy McGillian We are now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and patients at Abington Tim McGowan Hospital - Jefferson Health in addition to our website: www.stlukerc.org Garry Miller

Bold indicates a recent addition. St Luke the Evangelist @stlukerc stlukerc The link to E-giving (Parish Giving) is on the ‘About’ RESPECT LIFE REFLECTION: page of our website www.stlukerc.org “When people are tempted to see their own lives as diminished in value or meaning, they most need the love and assistance of RESPECT LIFE PRAYER: others to assure them of their inherent worth.” For the times we suffer in anguish: - USCCB, “To Live Each Day with Dignity: A Statement on may God comfort us with the knowledge that our life Assisted Suicide” always has purpose and is always worth living. 9/10/17—061 St. Luke—page 10