ST. MARGARET OF ANTIOCH PARISH

Msgr. Paul V. Dougherty, 208 N. Narberth Avenue Pastor, Ext. 12 Narberth, PA 19072 [email protected] 610-664-3770, Fax 610-664-5001 Rev. Robert J. Chapman, Web site: www.saintmarg.org Pastor Emeritus Email: [email protected]

In Residence Rev. Matthew W. Guckin THE MOST HOLY TRINITY (on sabbatical until June 30, 2019) JUNE 16 2019 Weekend Assistance: Rev. Robert Pesarchick Rev. Kevin DePrinzio, O.S.A.

Principal, St. Margaret , Mrs. Mary Anne Johnston [email protected] 610-664-2640

Director of Religious Education, Ext.16 Mrs. Mary Anne J. Monroe, M.A. [email protected]

Parish Business Manager, Ext.17 Mr. Cliff Coombs [email protected]

Safe Environment Coordinator, Ext. 21 Mrs. Beth Mirzai [email protected] Schedule of Masses Administrative Assistant, Ext. 10 Maryann Cassidy (Mon, Tues, Wed) Saturday Evening Vigil: 5:15 PM Mrs. Teresa Myers (Thurs, Fri) Sunday: 7:30, 10:00 and 11:30 AM [email protected] Daily Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM, Director of Music - Mr. Michael Worth followed by Morning Prayer [email protected] Saturday: 8:00 AM 267-304-6490 ******************************** Holy Day of Obligation Vigil Mass - 7:00 PM Scrip Sales 7:00 AM, 12:05 PM and 7:00 PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY (schedule subject to change on certain Holydays. FROM 9AM TO 4:30 PM IN THE RECTORY Check website for final schedule) ******************************

Eucharistic Exposition Rectory Office Business Hours 7:30-8:30 AM Tuesday Monday - Friday 9:00AM to 4:30PM 7:30-8:00 AM - First Fridays CLOSED WEEKENDS Any requests for the weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation Bulletin should be submitted Saturday: 4:00 - 4:45 PM by Monday, 12:00 Noon. Sunday before 7:30 AM Mass Tuesday thru Saturday: 7:45-7:55 AM or by appointment. THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson If you stroll through a bookstore, or scroll through a book list, MONDAY, June 17 7:00 AM John Nardi, Jr. you will inevitably find a long list of what are called “self- improvement” books. Google alone provides a list of six types. TUESDAY, June 18 There are books for self-confidence, self-help, self-love, self- 7:00 AM Marion & Michael Morley growth, self-improvement and self-esteem. I have to conclude from this variety of offerings that a lot of people are walking WEDNESDAY, June 19 around with deep concern over their perceived failure, or at 7:00 AM Jack & Margaret Cabrey Morgan In memory of 71st Wedding Anniversary least worrisome weakness in the matter of living life fully. Of course, for me as a believer in God the Father, Jesus THURSDAY, June 20 Christ His only Son, and the Holy Spirit, I need only turn to the 7:00 AM Stan Kazeniac Bible for the answers to all those areas of concern. I can declare with the utmost confidence because I believe that the FRIDAY, June 21 co-author of Holy Scripture is God, who has chosen to work 7:00 AM Edward Garrity through the human writers. I also hold that the discernment of SATURDAY, June 22 the Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, is the deciding factor as 8:00 AM Lola Uribe to which books belong in the collection. One doesn’t have to go very deeply into the teachings of THE WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2019 Christ until we learn the mind-blowing truth about God. One THE SANCTUARY CANDLE WILL BURN IN MEMORY OF JOHN NARDI, JR. that we would never conclude on our own: that our one God is a community of three Persons. These same three are distinct FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR but equal and Jesus names them “the Father, the Son, and the THIS SUNDAY ARE IN MEMORY OF Holy Spirit.” JACK & MARGARET CABREY MORGAN

There is no sense trying to comprehend this truth in its FOR THE 71ST ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR WEDDING. fullness because that is beyond the ability of our finite minds. Msgr. Dougherty offers a Mass each Sunday for all After all, God by nature is the Supreme Being, the absolute “Other” from us. A much more spiritually profitable exercise is the parishioners and for those enrolled in the church to tackle the question of why Jesus told us this in the first memorial fund. place. As with so much of what He taught us about God and prayer, the answer lies in His love for us. All of us at one time or another in our lives have loved Weekend Mass Schedule June 22-23 someone. Leaving family aside as automatic, just turn to (Priest scheduled is subject to change) friends. Initially they know very little about us. But in pursuing Saturday, June 22 the relationship, we want them to know us inside and out as 5:15 PM - Msgr. Dougherty time goes by. We in effect say to them: “This is who I am.” Sunday, June 23 Jesus tells us the same thing, despite His knowing from the 7:30 AM - Fr. Pesarchick outset that we will never fully know the Infinite One. 10:00 AM - Msgr. Dougherty Putting all this into the context of the current cultural 11:30 AM - Fr. DePrinzio buzzword, God wants to be “transparent.” He wants us to know the kind of God with whom we are relating. This Trinity THE STEWARDSHIP REPORT is what God is. It follows that we can benefit so much from an Weekend of June 9, 2019: $ 12,852 authentic and deep relationship with Him based on mutual Including Electronic Funds Transfer $ 687 love. Mail In: $ 4.460 So we celebrate, venerate and advocate for this revealed Parish On Line: $ 1,985 mystery on this solemn feast day. Fuller speculation about Envelopes: 215 what the Trinity means is the task primarily of theologians. For the rest of us, the main point Jesus wanted to make is that God’s love for us is so deep and rich that we don’t need to turn The Weekend of June 10, 2018: $9,308 to any self-help library. We realize from the truth of the divine Trinity what God really wants to be for us: Someone we can I sincerely thank you for continuing to live faithful stewardship. God bless you and your families. love and know. Or, to put into other words, He wants us to know Him like an open book. Msgr. Dougherty

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Gratitude to Mr. Robert Cermignano – Mr. Robert Cermignano, our Coordinator of Parish Services for the past two years, has announced that he will be leaving his position here to take a job in his father’s business. I want to thank Robert for his excellent work here. He was instrumental in helping to guide the development of a pastoral plan for the Parish and has given graciously of his time and talent to assist in the mission of our Parish. On behalf of the Parish I extend to him our sincere gratitude and our heartfelt best wishes in his new endeavors. Capital Projects – It is important to keep our buildings and facilities in good condition. So the Finance Council has approved several capital projects for this Summer and Fall. 1 - The front steps of the Rectory and Parish Offices are in bad shape and beginning to crumble, so they will be replaced and new railings will be installed (cost: $5,000). 2 - A couple of years ago we began repairing and replacing some of the pointing on the Church. We did the front of the Church and the back of the Church. This year we will move toward completion of the project by taking care of the wall on the rectory side of the Church (cost: $18,000). 3 - For many years, when it rains heavily we have had some water come into the Antioch Annex in the area by the room where there is a sink and which we used for storage of refreshment supplies. We are having a French drain installed in that area to alleviate the water intrusion problem and rebuilding the wall in the room which was torn down to assess the water leakage (cost: $7,500). 4 - Two of the staff offices in the rectory will be painted and get new carpeting (cost: $9,000). 5 - A portion of the rectory roof needs to be replaced (cost: $8,500). 6: A fence with a gate that opens will be installed between the front and back parking lots at the School. The fence will be able to be closed while the students are in School to provide a safer environment, and the gates will be able to be closed later at night to prevent people from misusing the school grounds. The gates can open to provide access to the back play yard for parking and other needs as required (cost: $17,000). 7 - Some of the carpeting in the classrooms is showing its age. We are planning to replace the carpeting in a few of the rooms with a flooring that will be easier to clean (cost: approximately $6,000). 8 – Another door will be installed in the foyer of the School on the gym side. This door will be able to be locked during School hours so that only those with keys will be able to access the gym and cafeteria area once they enter through the front door of the School (cost: $5,000). The funding for these projects (total cost of $76,000) will be drawn from the money budgeted for maintenance for the fiscal year 2019- 2020 (approximately $40,000) and the rest from the Parish capital reserves, which have built up over the years because of your generosity. We currently have a reserve of over $400,000 in our Capital Reserve Fund. The number of projects this year is more than usual, but the Finance Council deemed that they were all necessary and good improvements at this time and the funds are available for them. Pastoral Council Meeting – The Parish Pastoral Council met on June 5, 2019. Present at the meeting were: Monica Lu-Romeo, Bess Combs-Chmielewski, George Gazella, Robert McCairns, Martha Ortiz, Bruce Fay, Marybeth Hagan, Robert Cermignano, Mary Anne Monroe, and Monsignor Dougherty. The meeting opened with a prayer. An article on deepening our relationship with Christ was read and discussed. Announcements were made regarding: Robert Cermignano’s decision to leave his position here and take a job with his family (all members commended Robert for the good work he has done here); Operation Rice Bowl; Holy Week; BlueFest; the seminarian with us for the summer, Ivan Roque; the ReStore Collection for Habitat for Humanity; the upcoming Ice Cream Social; and the end of School. Reports were given on: the Adult Faith Formation Lenten Series and the ReBoot presentation by Chris Stefanick this coming October; the Parish Finances and forthcoming Capital Projects; the new Knights of Columbus Council and the work they are undertaking; Youth Ministry; and the work of the Liturgy Committee. Discussion took place on some possible ways of improving the Antioch Annex to better serve our Parish needs, and on how to implement the Parish theme (The Family: A Communion of Life and Love) for Fall, 2019 - Fall, 2020. Some members of the Council have been serving now for many years. Msgr. Dougherty will invite some people to join the Council as new members. Little Sisters of the Poor - Tickets for the annual drawing for the support of the work of the Little Sisters of the Poor in caring for the elderly will be sold outside Church after all the Masses next weekend. Tickets are $150 each. Only 2,000 are sold. There are prizes of $25,000, $10,000 and $5,000. Your support would be much appreciated.

Job Opportunity There is an immediate opening for a Full Time Sacristan/Church Maintenance Manager for St. John Vianney Church, Gladwyne, who will attend to the environment for worship and monitor and maintain the Church and its buildings for use. If interested, contact the Business Manager at 610-642-0938, or email [email protected].

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We ended the school year closing with our annual SMS Field Day, Yearbook Signing Day, Book Swap, Move up day, Report Cards and a School Mass for our students. It has been an amazing year for our students here at St. Margaret School. Our students have grown spiritually, socially, and academically. They have worked very hard! We wish God’s blessings to our 8th graders. Many of these students have been here at St. Margaret School since PK. They will certainly be missed. Our school enrollment for the next year continues to climb. We thank you for sharing the good news about St. Margaret School. We hope that you have a relaxing and renewing summer! If you need to contact anyone at school, please call and leave a message (610-664-2640 ext 3) or email [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

We are very proud our 8th graders and all their achievements. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2019 SMS GRADUATES

Isabel Alemayehu Merion Mercy Leonardo Moreno Archbishop Carroll Jonathan Bernicker Lower Merion Vivian Morse Sacred Heart Academy Frances Byrne Merion Mercy Ifunaya Obidike Ethan Cook St Joseph Prep Caroline Olender Merion Mercy Andrew Coyne Evelyn Paller Merion Mercy Neuman Donahue Roman Catholic Christina Parker Archbishop Carroll Drew Dunham-Snipes Science Leadership Academy Francis Rogai Malvern Prep Julia Dunson Archbishop Carroll Ella Rumsey Lower Merion Harrison Gillin Roman Catholic Brodie Shea St Joseph Prep Isabella Hennessey Merion Mercy Amelie Sorbello St Basil Academy Margaret Iannone Merion Mercy Jack Stead Malvern Prep Elijah Karn Roman Catholic Tai-Oni Walker Archbishop Carroll Michael Keene Penn Wood High School Erick Woods St Joseph Prep Matthew Malone St Joseph Prep Andrew Zanoni Roman Catholic

Achievements of the Class of 2019

Congratulations to following students in the graduating class who were the recipients of scholarships granted by high to which they applied.

A Mercy Scholarship to : Margaret Iannone An academic scholarship to Sacred Heart Academy: Isabel Alemayehu A voice scholarship to St. Basil Academy: Amelie Sorbello An academic scholarship to Archbishop Carroll: Andrew Coyne and Elijah Karn A Xavier scholarship to St. Joseph’s Preparatory School: Francis Rogai and Brodie Shea A leadership scholarship to Roman Catholic High School: Elijah Karn An academic Scholarship to Merion Mercy Academy: Isabel Alemayehu An academic Scholarship to Malvern Preparatory School: Francis Rogai A Maguire Scholarship to Archbishop Carroll: Isabella Hennessey and Leonardo Moreno An academic scholarship to John W. Hallahan High School: Isabel Alemayehu An academic scholarship to Roman Catholic High School: Harrison Gillin and Elijah Karn A Maguire Scholarship to : Ethan Cook An academic scholarship to Devon Preparatory School: Elijah Karn A Maguire Scholarship to Roman Catholic High School: Neuman Donahue An academic scholarship to Little Flower High School: Isabel Alemayehu A Piarist Scholarship to Devon Preparatory School: Andrew Coyne The Ethel Sweeney Fine Arts Scholarship to Merion Mercy Academy: Evelyn Paller

0110 4 Saint Margaret Parish, Narberth, PA SAVE THE DATE Peter’s Pence Collection REBOOT! - AN EVENT THAT WILL Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, CHANGE YOUR LIFE Soon our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection. Sponsored by St. Margaret Parish Our participation supports the charitiable work of Pope Francis but using a larger church - Presentation BVM - to as he reaches out to those who are marginalized and suffering accommodate a greater number of people around the globe. Our brothers and sisters in Haiti, for example, have faced With internationally renowned speaker and author, difficult challenges as they recover from the 2010 earthquake CHRIS STEFANICK and then Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Homes and structures REBOOT! is the fun, inspiring and practical have been destroyed, and many communities have struggled experience of applying the beauty and genius of the to rebuild in the wake of these natural disasters. But our heart of the Gospel to every aspect of your generosity to this collection provides much needed support for life. From prayer and spirituality, to work, dating, Haiti. Pope Francis calls each of us to “respond with faith and marriage, and parenting, health and more! charity” and to see in each person “a human being with a There is no part of your life that will be left dignity identical to my own, a creature infinitely loved by the untouched! Father, an image of God, a brother or sister redeemed by THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 7:00 - 9:30PM Jesus Christ” (Apostolic Exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate, nl. Presentation B.V.M. Church 98). When you support the collection, you affirm the dignity of 204 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA our brothers and sisters in Haiti and around the world. Keep watching the bulletin for all the details! This year the Peter’s Pence Collection will be taken at all To register, go online to Masses on the weekend of June 23, 2019. Let us join with our www.RealLifeCatholic.com - or - brothers and siters in faith from around the globe to help Pope Contact Chris Maguire at 610-331-9887 Francis reach the marginalized. Please prayerfully consider DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN how you can best support the collection this year. INSIGHT INTO LIVING LIFE MORE FULLY! THE LIFE GOD HAS CREATED FOR YOU! Gratefully and with best wishes in Jesus Christ, Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. The Little Sisters of the Poor are celebrating Archbishop of . their 150th anniversary of coming to Philadelphia. Volunteers for the Little Sisters We welcome into the Church: of the Poor will be at the doors after all Masses Keegan Rodgers Luptak next Sunday, selling Pot of Gold raffle tickets. Tickets son of Jonathan and Lauren Luptak are $150 with proceeds going to the care of the 96 elderly poor Residents of Holy Family Home. Only Congratulations to the family on the 2,000 tickets will be sold and there are 3 great prizes: Baptism of their child. $25,000, $10,000 and $5,000! Ticket buyer and a guest may also attend the luncheon and drawing at Drexelbrook on September 8. Please help make this a We also welcome Chloe Oliver , who was successful fundraising event for the Little Sisters. received recently into the Church and Thank you for your generous support. received the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion. A Little Humor - “O God, so far today I’ve done all right,” a man prayed. “I haven’t gossiped. I haven’t lost my temper. I haven’t been greedy, grumpy, selfish, or overindulgent. I’m very thankful for all of that. But Spiritual Thought – What gives us dignity is not our in a few minutes, I’m going to get out of bed, and from wealth or good fortune or noble birth but a worthy and then on I’ll need a lot more help!” virtuous life and the dignity of our labor. (St. John XXIII) NEW ONLINE GIVING - Saint Margaret Parish has arranged a new, secure method of online giving. You can now set up all your second HELPING OTHER PEOPLE IN EMERGENCY collections in advance. Create or login to your Parish Giving Week of June 16, 2019 account by going to the Parish website and clicking on the Robert Ritzco 610-649-3973 logo at the lower right or https://tinyurl.com/StMargGiving. Please call as early in the week as possible.

0110 5 Saint Margaret Parish, Narberth, PA ANOINTING OF THE SICK BIBLE STUDY In case of serious illness, please contact the Rectory to make The Bible Study meets every Tuesday from September to June arrangements. If someone is already in the hospital, be sure in the Antioch Annex (9:00 to 10:30am). to register as a Catholic so that the priest will visit. THE ROSARY COMMUNION CALLS Every Saturday the Rosary is recited beginning after the 7am Parishioners unable to attend Mass regularly because of age Angelus. Come and pray with us. or illness should call the Rectory to make arrangements to PRAYER CIRCLE receive Communion at home. If any member of your family is Do you have an immediate prayer need or can you offer the hospitalized, please be sure to register as a Catholic and Gift of Prayer? Tap into our electronic Prayer Circle and inform the Rectory so that a visit can be arranged. receive an outpouring of heartfelt prayer by members of St. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Margaret Parish and others. E-mail your prayer requests or if The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on Sundays at 1:00 you want to join the Prayer Circle at [email protected]. PM. Arrangements must be made in advance at the Rectory REMEMBER THOSE YOU LOVE by calling Msgr. Dougherty, ext. 12. If parents have not For a donation of $10.00, the sanctuary candle or altar attended a Baptism class, they must attend our Baptism candles will burn for a week for your intention or in memory of Preparation Seminar. Call the rectory to register for the class. a loved one. Another memorial opportunity is to have flowers Godparents guidelines state that one godparent must be placed on the altar for a donation of $100. Each week the Catholic. They must be at least 16 years of age, registered in intention or memorial will be published in the bulletin. If you the parish where they live, fully initiated, and practicing their would like to take advantage of these opportunities, please call faith; they must obtain a letter of eligibility from their own Teresa or Maryann at the rectory, 610-664-3770, Ext 10. parish. One practicing non-Catholic Christian may also be EUCHARIST FOR CELIAC COMMUNICANTS admitted as a Christian Witness. The next Baptism St. Margaret Church is aware of the need to have the low Preparation Seminar is Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at gluten hosts available at all Masses. If you or a member of 7:00pm in the Rectory. your family is interested in receiving Low-Gluten Holy SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Eucharist at any Mass, please contact Maria at Registered parishioners who wish to marry at St. Margaret [email protected]. should contact Msgr. Dougherty. The Sacrament of Marriage is celebrated after a period of preparation of not less than six JOURNEY WITH US TO EXPLORE THE months. Engaged couples preparing for the Sacrament of CATHOLIC FAITH Marriage can register, explore possible dates or find out more The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) information for pre-marriage classes by visiting is a journey to a deeper experience of God’s PhilaMarriagePrep.com. For email inquiries, love manifested through the teaching and treasures of the [email protected]. Catholic Faith. St. Margaret Church offers instructions for REGISTRATION people seeking more information about the Catholic Faith, the A warm welcome is extended to new parishioners. You may Sacraments and living the Christian Life. These instructions register by calling the parish office during office hours to set are for adults who would like to inquire about following Jesus up an appointment. Parish registration is required for and becoming a member of the Catholic Church, or, if you are reception of the Sacraments and letters of eligibility to serve already a baptized Catholic would like to receive Confirmation as godparent or sponsor. and Holy Communion. RCIA classes meet on Tuesday, at 7pm. Please contact Msgr. Dougherty at REQUESTS FOR ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES [email protected] or 610-664-3770, Ext *812. The role of a sponsor is primarily a spiritual role to model a Christian life for the child. Therefore, anyone requesting a certificate must be a registered, participating member of St. Catholic Answers Live - #1 Catholic Margaret Parish, a practicing Catholic in good standing (not Radio Show. Monday - Friday, 6-8 PM. living in violation of the church laws), at least 16 years of age One great program. Many ways to and have received the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, listen! catholic.com/radio Confirmation and Eucharist). Please call the rectory for an appointment if you need a certificate. Looking for local Catholic news? It’s as easy as email - sign up for SOCIAL NETWORKING WITH THE ARCHDIOCESE the free, twice-weekly email newsletter of http://www.facebook.com/ArchbishopChaput CatholicPhilly.com, official news website of the www.twitter.com/ArchPhilly Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Sign up at www.youtube.com/user/CatholicPhilly CatholicPhilly.com/newsletter. http:livestream.com/archphila

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