33 Conwell Drive Maple Glen, PA 19002 April 11th, 2021 (215) 646-4600 • (215) 646-0180 (Fax) [email protected] The Second Sunday of Easter ———————————— Rev. Msgr. Brian P. Hennessy, Pastor Most Rev. Timothy C. Senior, Assisting Rev. Keith Chylinski, Assisting Deacon John Mischler Deacon James (JT) Toth Mary Frances Kelly Parish Services Director Sandra Lowery Business Manager Michele Gordon Director of Religious Education [email protected] P.R.E.P. (215) 643-7938

Jeffrey Clements Director of Communications & IT

Fran La Noce [email protected] Parish Faith Director

Frank Stieber Director of Music Ministry (215) 542-8319 ———————————— PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm;

MASS SCHEDULES Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am, 10:15 am, 12 Noon Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 am

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CONFESSIONS Saturday Morning 9:45 am — 10:30 am Saturday Afternoon 3:30 pm — 4:30 pm ———————————— OUR LADY OF MERCY REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 29 Conwell Drive Maple Glen, PA 19002 (215) 646-0150

A Message from Monsignor Hennessy Dear Parishioners,

As we continue our celebration of Easter this weekend, especially by celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday, I want to renew my prayerful best wishes to each of you. I hope that this season of Easter is truly a time of deepening faith in Jesus Christ, of renewed friendship with family and friends, in particular with parish family, and of health as we enjoy the increasing warmth and beauty of spring.

It was wonderful to see so many of you join us in-person for the celebration of Holy Week and Easter. Our increased seating allowed so many to return to church, while allowing for social distancing. I am especially grateful for the cooperation of everyone in following the direction of our ushers and in ob- serving our seating arrangements. I hope that many will continue to return to in-person celebration of Mass. For those who have yet to do so, please know of my availability to answer any questions or con- cerns you have about what to expect when you come back to Mass for the first time. In the Gospel ac- count of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we hear that they come to know the Risen Lord through the Scriptures and the Breaking of the Bread, the Holy Eucharist. This is precisely what we do at Mass – we hear the Scriptures proclaimed and we receive the Body and Blood of Jesus. When we are nourished by his Word and his Sacrament, we experience that communion with God and one another which he wishes for us, and we receive and are then able to benefit from the immeasurable gifts God grants to us.

I want to thank Bishop Senior and Father Chylinski, as well Deacons JT and John, for all they did to help us celebrate Holy Week and Easter so well. So too I am grateful for the tireless work of our parish staff and all our liturgical ministers for their generous help. In particular, I thank in the name of the whole parish Frank Stieber, our Music Director, and all our cantors for the beautiful music which helped us to pray so well; Jeff Clements, our Communication and Technology Director, for all of this work in stream- ing the Masses and liturgies; and Suzanne Pacitti and Peg Havard, for so beautifully decorating our Church for the various celebrations. Everyone contributed so much and helped us to appreciate the sacred character of these days.

May this Easter season be a time of grace for us all and may we be open to that grace by daily re- newing our yes to God. And may we continue to grow as a parish family, sharing our lives with one an- other and giving thanks to God through generous service to those most in need.

Sincerely in the Risen Lord, Monsignor Hennessy

ACT OF SPIRITUAL READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK

COMMUNION Reading I: Acts 4: 32-35 (St. Alphonsus Ligouri) We read a description of the “golden age” of the early Church My Jesus, I believe that You are present in in Apostolic times. It is an ideal community life, in which members generously surrendered their goods and property the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above based on their needs. all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive Reading II: I John 5: 1-6 You sacramentally, come at least This “letter” is really an exhortation to its readers to so live that their faith overcomes “the world.” God’s Son came to us “in spiritually into my heart. I embrace water and blood.” You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. The Gospel: John 20: 19-31 Never permit me to be separated After the report of St. Thomas’ initial doubt and its resolution, we learn the purpose of the Gospel: having faith in Jesus as from You. Amen. Messiah and Son of God, who is the source of eternal life.

Page 2 Bulletin notices are due no later than Monday noon to [email protected] The Sanctuary Light burns in Mass Intentions for the Week loving memory of Jane Paul From Megan & Brian Romano Saturday, April 10th: & Family Readings: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-18, 19-21; Mk 16:9-15 The Bread & Wine is offered in 9:00 AM: Robert Cleighton—Dave & Arlene & Family memory of Peter Waters 5:00 PM: Charles W. Kelley, Jr.—Kathleen from his Family Dougherty

Deceased Relatives and Friends Sunday, April 11th: Louis Farren, Sean Hanczaryk, Jane Paul, Frances Readings: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; Sweeney, Edward Mowatt, 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 Rose Maier, Thomas Stim, 8:00 AM: Florence Fuery—Jack & Hope Fuery Mike Rockwood, Joseph Miller and Norma Glenn 10:15 AM: Mary Wolfe—Patti Morris Sick Relatives, Friends and the Homebound 12:00 PM: People of the Parish

Anne Marie Davine Michael Rockwood Monday, April 12th: Readings: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9; Jn Ron DiNicola Theresa Sherwin 3:1-8 9:00 AM: No Mass Bill Siddall Joe Gisondi

Irma MacKenzie Nichol Weber Tuesday, April 13th: Readings: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5; Jn Bishop Robert P. Maginnis Ryan Abbott 3:7b-15 9:00 AM: Edmund Caffarina—Gretzinger Family Fr. Wilfred Maloney Mike Leddy Wednesday, April 14th: Wendy Lewis Martin Marlene Wolf Readings: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Jn 3:16-21 Joseph McGuirman Gerad Taddei 9:00 AM: In Thanksgiving of Lisa Kilpatrick— Joan Kilpatrick & Family Patrick Murphy Thursday, April 15th: Elizabeth Noll Readings: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-18, 19-20; Jn 3:31-26 Michael Rafter 9:00 AM: John McCann—George & Kathy Prayer List names are on a 6 week rotation. Please contact Tenzinger the rectory with any extension or early removal requests. Friday, April 16th: PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS Readings: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1- Austin Schultz, 2nd Lt., Captain Colleen McIntyre Osborne, Captain Andrew 15 O’Grady, Sgt. Kyle J. Mullen, 2nd Lt. 9:00 AM: James Hansen—John, Maura, Paul & Gregory J. Fry, Major Matthew Miller, 1st Lt. Ryan A. Conor Jennings Schieber, Andrew J. Urban, Captain Christopher Smith, Ensign Justin Price USN, Sgt. Michael Hiltwine, Saturday, April 17th: Captain Sean Milde, Daniel R. Plefka, USAF, Cpl. Mat- Readings: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn thew S. Leonardo, Lt. Christopher M. Boss, Capt. 6:16-21 Thomas Nell, USMC, Eric Burns, Anthony Szczurek, 9:00 AM: Vito Licciardi—UMIS 5th Grade Team Tania Szczurek, Matthew Trimborn, Major Gabriel J. 5:00 PM: People of the Parish Zinni, Ryan Greene, Michael McDonald, Col. John Sul- livan, Lt. Commander Thomas Luft, Lt. James D. Voter, Sunday, April 18th: USN, Commander Frank Walter, Commander J. Milo Readings: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9; 1 Sewards, USN, Captain Andrew O’Grady, USA, Harry Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48 Kilpatrick, IV, USMC, Pvt. Joseph T. Donohue, USA 8:00 AM: John Fuery—Jack & Hope Fuery Together as a parish we pray for their safety. Contact John Cavanaugh if you would like to add a 10:15 AM: Dr. Hank DeVincent—Mary & Paul name or for more information at [email protected] or Bartle 215-643-3299. 12:00 PM: Jane De Angelo—Eleanor O’Kane

Page 3 Bulletin notices are due no later than Monday noon to [email protected] April 17th and April 18th Saint Alphonsus Movie Night! Be sure to save the date for this Spring’s Saint Al- Next Sunday’s Celebrants phonsus Movie Night! On May 7th (May 8th Rain Date) from 7-10pm the Parish community is invited to 7:30 PM: Father Keith Chylinski kick back with some popcorn on the soccer field while 8:00 AM: Bishop Timothy Senior we watch a movie that’s to be announced later! More 10:15 AM: Monsignor Brian Hennessy information to come! 12:00 PM: Father Keith Chylinski

Celebrants subject to change Parish Office Hours Until further notice there will be NO in person business done in the parish office. Please call the office at 215-646-4600 or email [email protected] with any re- quest for forms, Mass cards and any other busi- ness. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Seminarians Offer Video Reflections on the Stewardship Report Lenten Sunday Gospels March 20th March 21st Joe Donahue and Peter Foeckler from Saint Charles For the Week Ending: 2021 2020 Borromeo Seminary are assisting the Parish Staff during the months of March and April. They will be Sunday Collection $17,612 $4,533 providing short video reflections on the Lenten Sun- day Gospels for our Adult Fatih Formation (AFF) Parish Giving (net of Wednesday Posts. Go to our social media to get their fees) 7,878 3,668 interesting perspectives on the Scriptures! Total Weekly Collections $25,490 $8,201

Fiscal YTD Collections $704,420 $746,772 LEARN A BEAUTIFUL WAY OF PRAYING WITH THE SCRIPTURES! Seminarian Peter Foeckler will explain the prayer

form, Lectio Divina, or Divine Reading, on Thursday The generosity and support of our parishioners is evening, April 15, at 6:30 in the church. Lectio Divina greatly appreciated during these challenging times. is a process that draws us into the Scriptures in a very personal way. On the following two Thursdays, April 22 and April 29, the seminarians will lead us in prayer and meditation using the Lectio with stories Collection Information from the Scriptures. Please join us in person or online for these evenings of quiet reflection with the Mortgage Retirement Fund Word. This collection pays for the mortgage held on the church due to expansions such as the altar and narthex. This collection also helps to bring down the principal and reduce incurring higher interest rates.

Simplify another thing in your life and sign up for automated Parish Giving. To sign up, go to our website, www.stalphonsusparish.org, and click on the Parish Giving Icon on the sidebar. Have your bank account or credit card information available when you sign up. The program also includes holy days and second collections. Please feel free to call the rectory if you need any help.

Page 4 Bulletin notices are due no later than Monday noon to [email protected] Prep News First Annual Golf Benefit PREP is in need of volunteers for our program next May 03, 11:00 AM EDT year, both catechists and assistants for Sunday morn- Glenside, 1600 Limekiln Pike, Glenside, PA 19038, USA ings and Tuesday afternoons. No experience neces- sary! This is a very rewarding and important ministry. SAVE THE DATE! Please join us at the LuLu Country Please contact Michele Gordon in the PREP office club and enjoy the gorgeous vistas of the Donald J. (215-643-7938, [email protected]) if Ross Designed 18-hole course in support of family and you are interested. new life! Families with children entering grades 1-6 in the Fall, look out for PREP registration information in the next The Gianna Center of Philadelphia has a mission to month or so on our website provide women's medical care that honors the sanctity https://stalphonsusparish.org/prep of each human life, the dignity of women, and the sacra- mental integrity of marriage. We are located in East Norriton to serve all women, but especially the under- Confirmation preparation begins in grade 6. If you have served families, and particularly the Hispanic communi- a child in a private school who is in 6th grade, please ty of the Norristown area. contact Michele Gordon as soon as possible at [email protected] in order to receive To accomplish this mission, we need your help. We rely important Confirmation information. on your support for continuing this transformative work. To this end, the Gianna Center is hosting its First Annu- al Golf Benefit at the LuLu Country Club in North Hills St. Catherine’s Young Adult Group on Monday, May 3rd, 2021. Welcomes you to join us 5/6/2021 as we welcome Da- Questions? Call Pat Stanton (267) 718-4851 rin Howell, who is currently a FOCUS missionary at New York University. He will be discussing Luke 1:26- Catholic Companions for the Elderly 38 and our response to God calling us. We will have Serving Spirit Home Care is seeking people of faith & mass at 7pm in the Church followed by social hour, compassion to help serve the elderly in their homes. then group discussion in the Parish Hall. If you have Our Catholic clients find great comfort having a com- any questions or would like to attend, please contact us panion they can trust. Help varies, but usually includes at [email protected]. Walk-ins are always meal prep, house-keeping, medication reminders, er- welcome. We meet the first Thursday of each month if rands, and support with remaining active at church. you cannot attend this month. Please visit our Face- Commitment is 6 to 25+ hours a week. Training provid- book page “St Catherine’s Young Adults” for additional ed. Also looking for health & elder professionals CAN, information and past presentations. Please wear a HHA, RN, LPN, LSW, etc.. mask in accordance with CDC guidelines. Contact Kat Strenge 215-690-1049 Cassock Classic [email protected] Calling all Philly Catholic Young Adults and local cam- pus ministries!! We are excited to invite you to the annual Cassock Classic Ultimate Frisbee Tournament! Trivia! Cassock Classic 2021 will be held at St. Charles Borro- What is ...“Having so much fun while spending time meo Seminary on April 24th from 9am – 5pm. This is a with our Seniors?”…Trivia Afternoon with Saint Alphon- great opportunity to get together for prayer and fraterni- sus and Brandywine!!! ty with other young adult groups, campus ministries, and the Seminarians from St. Charles! The cost is $15 Join us for Trivia on Zoom with the residents at Bran- per participant. Groups must register as a team of at dywine Senior Living in Dresher! Please join us on Sun- least 12 people (male and female) by April 5th, 2021. day, April 11th at 3:30pm and test your trivia To register, visit HeedtheCall.org/CassockClassic. For skills ! This is a great way to connect with our seniors any questions, contact Sue Matour at 610-667-5778 or and have a-lot of fun with friends we may not have [email protected]. seen in while. We will meet in the Narthex April 11th and social distancing will be observed. All ages are welcome! And bragging rights will be awarded!! There FORMED—Now Easier Than Ever! are limited spaces so sign up fast. This is a first come Now Register Easily for FORMED Using a One-step first serve event. Call the rectory to sign up! Process: Go to stalphonsusparish.formed.org on any mobile device or computer. No parish code is neces- sary, and no fee is required. Take advantage of the many rich resources available to nurture your faith!

Page 5 Bulletin notices are due no later than Monday noon to [email protected] Our Lady of Mercy OLM Inducts 27 New Students to Regional Catholic School National Jr. Honor Society! 29 Conwell Drive, Maple Glen On Monday, March 29th, 27 new students were induct- ed into the National Jr. Honor Society. Ms. Michele 215-646-0150 Abel, a graduate of St. Catherine of Siena and Arch- bishop Wood addressed the students. She has an ex- “OLM Rooted in God…. And growing in Mercy.” pansive career in HR and is currently Chief HR Re- sources Officer for Kantar Health. Ms. Abel reminded the students that the NJHS criteria of outstanding Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Citizenship and Character are all important tools on their roadtrip throughout their school and life jouney.

Member of NJHS Officers in- clude: Kelsey New (President), Edward McGettigan (Vice- President) Jacob Warner

Gwynedd Mercy High School Admissions Events Personal and Group Tours: 6th and 7th grade stu- dents are invited to visit campus along with one parent Learn how your PA Tax dollars can be redi- Visitation Days: 7th grade students are invited to rected to OLM to provide tuition assistance spend a half day at Gwynedd Mercy learning about our to families. It’s easier than you think! This class schedule, meeting our teachers and staff, and program is open to individuals or businesses. participating in a variety of academic and club-related activities You also receive a 90% tax credit with a 2 Virtual Tours: 6th and 7th grade families are invited to year commitment. To learn more, contact meet with our Admissions team and student ambassa- Julie Bebey at OLM at [email protected] dors while taking a campus tour, from the comfort of or at school at 215-646-0150 x113. home. Practice Entrance/Scholarship Test: For 6th and 7th Graders on Saturday and Sunday – April 24th and 25th Camp Mercy Registration NOW OPEN Open House: Sunday, April 18th OLM Summer Camp Mercy is a 9 week Summer Camp held at OLM. Camp spots are already very limited! Quo Vadis Camp Camp Dates: June 21 to August 20, 2021 Quo Vadis Days Camp for high school men will be held Ages: Children entering PreK to 7th grades. from Monday, June 28 – Thursday, July 1, 2021. Due Kids can attend 1 week or 9 weeks. to the popularity of this camp and the limited available Registration information at www.olmrcs.com spots, registration for Quo Vadis 2021 is by LOTTERY. The lottery will be open from Monday, March 1st through midnight on Friday, April 30th. This 4-day, 3-night camp includes dynamic talks, small group dis- cussions, meaningful prayer experiences, and a fun environment including a ropes course, swimming pool, lake, basketball, frisbee, and more. To enter the lottery for registration, or for more information, visit our website at: HeedTheCall.org/QuoVadis or call the Vocation Of- fice at (610) 667-5778.

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