Saint Founded 1965 1071 Holland Road • Holland, PA 18966 Web Site: www.st-bede.org

Pastor Rev. Monsignor John C. Marine

Parochial Vicars Rev. Matthew J. Tralies Rev. Thomas D. O’Donald

Transitional Deacon Rev. Mr. Kyle M. Adamczyk

Parish Office 215-357-5720 Hours: Mon-Fri 8a.m. to 9p.m. Sat 9a.m. to Noon CLOSED SUNDAY Fax Number 215-396-0704 Office Manager Barbara Rogowski Receptionist, Secretary, Safe Environment Manager Cathleen M. Lynskey Communications Patrick McNally Music Coordinator Susan DiFlorio Facilities Manager Tina Engle Eucharistic & Devotional Celebrations Religious Education/C.C.D. Vigil (Saturday Evening): 5:30PM 215-357-2130 Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:00AM, & 12:30PM Director. Religious Education Carole Obrokta Weekday Masses (Monday through Friday): 6:30 & 9:00AM Administrative Assistant Saturday Mass & Miraculous Medal Novena: 8:30AM Linda Bourcet Holy Days (Except Christmas & New Year's) Vigil Mass: 5:30PM Holy Day Masses: 6:30, 9:00AM, 5:30PM, & 7:30PM Parish Youth Ministry 215-357-5113 Sacrament of Reconciliation (Saturday): 4:00 to 5:00PM Youth Ministry Coordinator Parish Rosary (Tuesday). 7PM Maritza Carmona-Kelly 24-Hour Perpetual Adoration Chapel

Parish Outreach Ministry Sacramental Sponsorship - For letters of eligibility, one must be a registered mem- 215-357-4113 ber of the parish for six months or more (a reference letter from your previous parish Parish Nurse Kris Ingle will be accepted). Please contact the Parish Office five days in advance. Baptism - Usually celebrated on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. MANDATORY St. Katharine Drexel Pre-Jordan Classes are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Regional School PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - please call the Parish Office to make 215-357-4720 arrangements (215-357-5720). Principal Marriage - Saturday weddings are 10:00AM, 12:00 Noon, & 2:00 PM. It is Laura Clark Diocesan policy that arrangements must be made AT LEAST 6 MONTHS prior to the Advancement Director wedding. Information on Marriage Instructions can be obtained from the . For Lisa James information on music, call Susan DiFlorio at 215-891-0869. Grade School Secretaries Anointing of the Sick - In case of serious illness (or advanced age), please call the Debra Guarino priests. Hospital cases should contact the Chaplain, but the Parish Office should be Kathleen Young notified so one of the priests may visit the patient. NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays 4:00 PM to 5 PM, Wednesdays of Lent at (SUBJECT TO SPACE AVAILABILITY) 7 PM, or by appointment with a . MUST BE AT THE RECTORY BY MONDAY, 12:00 NOON. ______

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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 23, 2017

A Message From Your Pastor Scripture Readings Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time My Dear Parishioners, July 30, 2017 As we come to the mid-point of the 1 Kings 3: 5, 7-12 summer, I find myself reflecting on the Psalm 119 past year, and of course, the year to come. Romans 8: 28-30 One of the happiest things for me that Matthew 13: 44-52 or 13: 44-46 happened during the past year was the Our Gospel readings have shifted from a focus on the effects of God’s word to ’ efforts to describe and explain the kingdom of Rev. Monsignor organization and formation of a vibrant John C. Marine God. It is likened to treasure and to other things of great value, but Young Adult Group here at St. Bede Jesus makes it clear that there is still a sorting process. Perhaps as Parish, something I was looking forward to for quite some we listen to these readings, we can, together with , ask for time. wisdom so that we can discern signs of God’s kingdom in our It all started when, with my support, Fr. O'Donald, midst. along with young adults Bob Bagdon and Shannon Don- nelly, sat down and organized a starting date and an agenda for the first meeting, which took place in early January, Adoration Chapel 2017, when college age young adults are usually at home on Altar Candle Dedication semester break. July 24-30 Fr. O'Donald used our parish data base, and sent letters of In memory of Eugene & Stanley Szczesniak invitation to all parishioners between the ages 18-30. They (Req. by their loving wife and mother, were invited to a buffet dinner, and about 45 showed up. Fr. Marie Szczesniak) O'Donald gave a brief talk about how young adults like him Weeks are available for 2018. need a place to gather with those who share the same Catho- Just come into the Parish Office to reserve. lic/Christian values. Bob Bagdon invited the group to share Candle dedications are a $30 donation for the week. their hopes of what a young adult group might provide for them from a social, educational and spiritual point of view. It was lively and good conversation. Welcome Our New Parishioners Well the good news is that since that initial meeting in Maureen Koestler January, the St. Bede Young Adult Group has met consis- Matthew Deacon & family tently every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm, either in the New parishioners can register Drexel Center or the St. Francis Youth Center. They have by seeing one of our priests after Sunday Mass. had guest speakers, holy hours, game nights, cookouts, faith sharing, etc. From what I see (and the group keeps growing), Remember The Deceased everyone feels welcome and accepted, and are enjoying James Seibert, Helen Gensler themselves. We are united in prayer with their families and with one an- From the very first night, I told our young adults that I other as we and all the departed await our rising with the Lord. wanted them to feel that the parish is their home. They are not the future of the church - they are the Church, as Greetings from Our Lady, far I'm concerned. I encourage all of our parishioners to Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ! keep the ongoing success of our Young Adult community in Our Lady sends to you all her love your prayers. I thank Fr. O'Donald, Bob Bagdon, and Shan- and blessings. Remember to visit with non Donnelly for their leadership and enthusiasm, which has her with all your needs and worries. drawn so many people to the group. And on behalf of them, I She waits for you with open arms. The Rosary Group meets on Tuesday invite all of our young adults to come to find out what the nights at 7pm, and also each morning group is all about. In fact, for more information, call Bob at 8:30am, to recite the Rosary. On Bagdon at 215-354-6106. Saturday morning, we recite the Rosary at the end of the 8:30am May God Bless You, Mass. Our Lady leaves you with this thought:

Sweet Heart of Jesus be my love! Sweet Heart of Mary, be my salvation!

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12th Annual Parish Picnic Request for Volunteers for Parish Picnic Events People are needed to help with Teen Volleyball Tourna- SAVE THE DATE! ment at the Parish Picnic! All Equipment and Prizes provided. Sunday, September 17, 2017 We are also looking for Volunteers for the Sand Art. 2 p.m. to 7 pm. If anyone is interested in joining these Teams of volunteers- IT’S COMING SOON!! please call Nancy Carberry: 215-322-9951.

$10,000 Picnic Raffle Picnic Sponsors Needed Only 400 chances will be sold In order to cover some of the major expenses of the Parish Donation: $100 Picnic, the Committee is looking for several sponsors. Sponsors EARLY BIRD SPECIAL will be acknowledged with a lawn sign placed in the area of the BUYERS EVENT! activity or event. The following sponsorships are available: Request your favorite number NOW (1 to 400) Activity Cost by calling Nancy Carberry at 215-322-9951 and the NewHearts - 5 piece band playing $1,150 or by email at [email protected]. Rock 'n' Roll from the 50's and 60's Toddler Castle $650 (Support the raffle - it helps us to keep Parish Picnic ticket prices low) Double-lane Slide $850  Join with your friends and neighbors - Jumbo Fun Moon Bounce $625 Buy tickets as a group! Junior Obstacle Course $625  Help us to sell the popular $10,000 raffle tickets. Pony Rides $650  You can volunteer to sell after Masses, or you can take a Karaoke $300 pack of tickets on consignment to sell at work, to friends or HDTV NFL Football $400 family. Don’t miss the fun! DJ for Teen Area $350 TICKETS GO ON SALE Animal Balloon Artist $300 IN THE PARISH OFFICE ON AUG. 8. Strolling Magician $300

TICKETS GO ON SALE AFTER MASS Super Bubble Fun Time $325 STARTING AUG. 12 & 13! Field Events $300 We would also welcome one or two major donors and would acknowledge them as “Official Proud Sponsors of the 12th An- nual St. Bede Parish Picnic.” Acknowledgement of the Individ- ual, family, or business, would be on the picnic advertising ban- ner and on some of the other picnic announcements. Anyone who would like to be a Sponsor or who has questions about sponsorship should contact Barb Rogowski at (215) 357-5720 or Nancy Carberry at 215-322-9951 or [email protected] SUMMER SCRIP SALES Supermarkets - Restaurants - Department Stores - Gas Stations - And Much More!

Scrip is a great option for food shopping or gift shopping. And you can earn credits toward parochial school, CCD tuition or other Parish Ministries.

For Sale Monday through Friday in the Enjoy Vacation, But Don’t Forget God Parish Office from 8am to 4pm. or after the 5:30pm, 9:30am and 11am Masses. Or order by phone or email! Home Visitations

Call Parish Secretary Cathleen Lynskey at 215-357-5720 If you have a parent or relative living with you Or email to [email protected] permanently or during a recuperation period who is unable to attend Mass and the Sacraments, call St. Bede’s Parish Office at 215-357-5720 to set-up Home Communion visits by our Priests and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. July 23, 2017 3 St. Bede 103

St. Bede’s CYO Cross Country Registration SKD Swap Shop

If your child has graduated from

Saint Katharine Drexel School or he or

she has just outgrown their uniforms, come to the Swap Shop on

Wednesday Aug. 2 in the Cafeteria! Bring your gently used uniforms and

swap them for something your child's Open to all St. Katharine Drexel school students and/or size. The Swap Shop will be open from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. St. Bede’s registered parishioners attending CCD in grades 2-8.Registration is open on www.wagdogs.com with pricing as:$95 until Aug 6, 2017. Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic School Cross Country starts in August and competes in School Office - Summer Hours Philadelphia Archdiocese meets on Sundays during the  Monday- Closed September and October.  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday- 9am to 1pm  Friday- Closed Questions or inquires: The first day of school will be Wednesday, Sept. 6. http://www.stbedescyo.org/sports/cross_country John Benincasa: 267-242-7219 or [email protected] Summer Cheer Camp Nazareth Academy High School Monday July 24 To Friday July 28 from 9am-2pm The camp is a great way for girls in grades K through 8 to learn Content For All Ages about the sport of cheerleading. Campers will be divided into groups A Gift from St. Bede Parish based on age and ability. At camp you have fun learning stunting, dancing and tumbling! Cost is $150 for K-4th grade and $135 grades 5 -8. For additional information, please visit our website at The lazy, hazy days of summer are upon us. Time for www.nazarethacademyhs.org or contact Head Coach, Bridget relaxing and family time. FORMED offers great video Holmes at (215) 268-1045 or [email protected] content for all ages…check out the movies and children’s videos. Entertaining AND inspiring! And all available for free with our Parish code. CCA Matching Gift Challenge

A very generous, anonymous donor has pledged to match all qualifying donations up to $180,000 for the 2017 Catholic Charities Appeal. This is your opportunity to double your impact within the Archdio- cese of Philadelphia. If you are a new or returning donor, a match will be made for God’s Mighty Servant all gifts over $1,000 and up to the first $10,000. If you are a In WATCH: Movies/Men & Women of Faith current CCA donor, a match will be made up to $10,000 of the increase for any gift over $1,000 for which the gift amount from the prior year was increased by at least 25 percent. The challenge begins now and will run until December 31, 2017. With your donation, doubled, tens of thousands of people through countless organizations and ministries will be helped.

If you haven’t yet contributed, it’s not too late! The Catholic

Charities Appeal will continue to take donations until the end of 2017. Send your contribution to: Catholic Charities Appeal My Secret Friend: A Guardian Angel Story CL #4710 / P.O. Box 95000 In WATCH: Youth/Special Topics Philadelphia, PA 10195-4710 The Annual Appeal supplements other funding sources for Register today: Go to formed.org, click on “Register” programs and services administered throughout all five coun- & enter our parish code RBPX6B (all caps). You’ll be ties of the Archdiocese that provide help and create hope for asked to enter a user name for yourself and create a the elderly and disabled, the hungry and homeless, children and password. In the future, just log in with your user name & families in need, and persons with disabilities. Please be gener- password. Enjoy! ous! July 23, 2017 4 St. Bede 103

Religious Education 2017 Rummage and Treasure Sale Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Dear Parishioners, East Ashland St., Doylestown The summer seems to be flying by so quickly. . . mark your calendars for the Wednesday, August 9, 9 AM to 7 PM following important September 2017 Reli- Thursday, August 10, 9 AM to 5 PM gious Education dates: Friday, August 11, 9 AM to 1 PM (Thursday) September 7 = Information Night for the RCIA Process - 7:00 p.m. Ms. Carole Obrokta On Friday, Aug 11, clothing is $5.00 per bag. All other items in the Drexel Center are half price. (Sunday) September 10 = Pre-Jordan Session (Baptism Shop for Clothing, Toys, Books, Household Items, Sporting Preparation) following the 12:30 p.m. Mass (approx. 1:30 Goods, Jewelry, Music, Movies and much more! This is a great p.m.) in the Drexel Center place to buy dorm room supplies! (Tuesday) September 12 = Fall & Winter Adult Religious Education begins - - The Bible Timeline, The Story of Sal- vation - (Morning session 9:45 a.m. or Evening session 7:00 Contemplative Prayer Retreat p.m.) in the Drexel Center September 25-28 (Wednesday) September 13 = Catechist Meeting - 7:00 p.m. Marianist Family Retreat Center in the Cafeteria (www.capemaymarianists.org) (Sunday) September 17 = Catechetical Sunday - Commis- Cape May Point, NJ 08212 sioning of Catechists during the 11:00 a.m. Mass for St. Bede 609-881 -3829 the Venerable Parish & St. Katharine Drexel Regional Catholic This retreat is intended for those interested in a contempla- School. tive prayer experience. First-timers as well as those who are (Monday) September 18 = "Back to CCD Parent Meeting" - familiar with this type of retreat are all welcomed. Our time 6:30 p.m. in the Gym will be filled with prayer experiences, quiet personal time, spe- (Sunday & Monday) September 24 & 25 = CCD begins for cial liturgies and daily Eucharist. Cost: $150/pp grades Pre-K to 8 - Sunday (9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for Middle School students only), Monday Afternoon (4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.), Monday Evening (6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) in the School and Drexel Center Pilgrimage to Feast of All of these September dates and much more 2017 - 2018 catechetical information is available on the Religious Educa- Our Lady of Perpetual Help tion Website. www.st-bede.org (click on Religious Educa- tion, click on CCD/Religious Education, choose any icon of interest). Please call (215) 357-2130 if you have any questions. Let us keep each other in prayer.

God Bless, Carole Obrokta Director of Religious Education

'Theology of the Body' Retreat at St. Mary of Providence What does it mean to be human? What is the ache in our hearts that the things of the world can't satisfy? Join the Theology of the Body Institute and Anthem in a mini-immersion retreat encounter called You are invited to join Monsignor Marine and several of "Awaken," Friday, August 11 (5 pm) - Sunday, August 13, our parishioners who are planning a pilgrimage to the Feast 2017 (1 pm) at St. Mary of Providence Retreat Center in Elver- of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (La Madonna del Soccorso) son, PA. To register or to find out more, contact Samantha at held at Holy Saviour Church in Norristown on Sunday, 215-302-8200 ext 104. Come and awaken the wonder and mys- August 13, 2017. This traditional Italian Festival starts with tery of being human! Solemn Mass at 11:30 a.m. followed by a procession through the streets during which 25 men carry the Statue of Our Lady. The procession concludes with Solemn Benedic- tion followed by social festivities. Anyone interested in carpooling or need directions please call Ed Rogowski at 267-252-1412 or call Barb Rogowski at 215-357-5720 or by e-mail at [email protected]. We leave St. Bede at 10:15am. July 23, 2017 5 St. Bede 103

AJF Bike Ride for Autism The AJ Foundation will be holding its 10th Annual AJF Ride 4 Autism on Saturday, Sep- tember 9, 2017 through beautiful Bucks County. There will be four rides: 100K, 50K, 30K and a 12 Mile Family Ride, all through scenic parts of Lower & Upper Makefield. Fee is $45 each ($100 for up to 5 family members on the family ride) which in- Every Sunday we collect food/cans for Jesus Focus Ministry. cludes the ride, breakfast, lunch and a teeshirt. Proceeds will bene- Please leave your donations in the can marked “One can at a fit The AJ Foundation For Children With Autism & The Com- Time” near our entrances to the church. Thank you so much! prehensive Learning Center or CLC, a private school for indi- “If you can’t feed one hundred people, then just feed one.” viduals with autism. For more information or registration, please - visit www.AJFRide4Autism.org or call 215-598-8175.

Run or Walk for Life! Come join us and Celebrate Life at the Bucks County Pro Life 5k Run / 2K Walk On Saturday July 29th at Peace Valley Park, Doylestown, regis- ter 7:30 am and race 9:00 am To register: pretzelci- tysports.com or email/call us: [email protected] and 267-689-8399. This is a great way to support life and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!

Volunteers Needed for Compassionate Care Hospice We have opportunities for kind and caring individuals to provide support and friendship to patients and their families during this most challenging time through visits or phone calls. Office volunteers are very much wel- comed. Training provided. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator: 267-885-7348

CYO Football registration Any 5th to 8th grade boy wishing to play CYO Football will now be eligible to play for the CYO football team. If you are interested in our pro- gram please contact us ASAP since this change in affiliations just happened and the Saints registration process has been ongoing. We need to size the boys for their helmet, shoulder pads, and game jersey quickly. For more info please call Joe Meehan @267-250-3492 or Dave Armstrong @215-783-3587. You can e-mail us at [email protected] Our website is saintscyo.com Registration fee for the Saints is $140.

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COMMUNITY OF ST. TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE St. Bede Adoration Society CROSS SECULAR ORDER DISCALCED CARMELITES Prayer is the Heart of Every Parish Is Carmel calling you? “What we need is for every Parish to come before Jesus in the The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites is a lay commu- Blessed Sacrament in holy hours of prayer.” nity which meets at Maternity BVM Parish in Northeast Phila- St. Teresa of Calcutta delphia on the second Saturday of the month. We are faithful members of the who wish to seek the Face of “Jesus calls us to know and love Him so that we might Christ according to the teachings of our great Carmelite saints. better follow Him. What better way is there to grow close to If you are devoted to prayer, the Sacraments and Our Lady, and Him than in the stillness of prayer before Him in the Blessed are interested in committing your life to a spiritual journey in Eucharist, Before Him in the tabernacle or exposed in the the Carmelite tradition, please contact: Meg Manzo at 215-901- Monstrance, we spend time in His Presence, listening to Him, 9399. speaking to Him, asking to grow closer to Him. It is a privilege for us to be able to spend time before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. During those precious moments we CELEBRATE THE ASSUMPTION sense Jesus’ tremendous love for us. We bring to Him our joys AT SAINT MARY CENTER, LANSDALE and our sorrows, we talk to Him about the needs of those The residents of Saint Mary Center around us, and we ask for that deep conversion of heart and in Lansdale extend an invitation to join mind that will make us one with Him. them for an outdoor Mass with our Amid the rush and noise of the world we draw apart for a own version of the “Blessing of the time to be quiet in mind and spirit to contemplate the great love Sea” celebrating the Assumption of the of God for us.” ----- a quote from Rev. B. J. Hickey Blessed Mary on Tuesday, Au- gust 15, 2017 beginning at Please stop by and visit Jesus in our chapel adjacent to the 11a.m. Tents and folding chairs will parish offices in the St. Katharine Drexel Center. The chapel be provided and refreshments will be is open 7 days a week / 24 hours a day! served following Mass. All are wel- For more information or to sign up for a scheduled open come to attend. Saint Mary Center for hour, please contact Sean & Debbie McDermott (215)-504- Rehabilitation and Healthcare, part of 9897 or e-mail us at [email protected]. Catholic Health Group, is located at 701 Lansdale Avenue, Lansdale, PA 19446. The custom of “blessing the sea” on the Feast of the As- St. Bede Young at Heart Seniors th sumption is said to have originated in Italy in the 15 century 2017 Trips when a bishop traveling from during a storm at sea on St. Bede's Trips — Contact Pauline Cullman 215-355-5414 the Feast of the Assumption prayed and threw his pastoral ring $20.00 Deposit when you sign up into the sea from a ship and the waters were calmed. Some Please make all checks payable to: St. Bede's Young at Heart Club ceremonies today include throwing a ring or wreath of flowers

August 8, 2017 The Land We Love & Lunch from a boat into the water, symbolizing the union of the earth Cost $85.00—Hunterdon Playhouse — Lunch will be served and the sea and giving rise to the name, “wedding of the sea.” --K-MART — 9:15 A.M. --St. Bede's — 9:30 A.M. ***Register by August 1*** Sept. 13, 2017 Tropicana Casino TBD Mass of the ***Register by September 7th*** Boardwalk Hall Oct. 17, 2017 Hollywood Casino Cost $33.00 ($30.00 Slots) --St. Bede's — 8:45 A.M. --K-MART— 9:00 A.M. ***Register by October 10th *** Nov. 21, 2017 American Music Playhouse & Shady Maple Cost $93.00 Christmas Show: Home for the Holidays --K-MART— 10:15 A.M. --St. Bede's — 10:30 A.M. ***Register by November 9th * ** Dec. 31, 2017 New Year's Eve Day Gala Cost $98.00 Doolan's —Spring Lake, NJ ***Register by December 21st*** Take part in this special tradition of the Parish of St. Monica in Atlantic City! Doors Open 11:00 AM Are You an Extraordinary Minister Program and Mass 12:00 PM of Holy Communion? Interested in Providing Procession to Surf 1:15 PM Holy Communion to the Hospitalized? Join the Most Reverend Dennis Sullivan, Bishop of the St. Mary Medical Center is seeking Diocese of Camden in celebration of this beautiful Mass. current Extraordinary Ministers of Festival – St. ’s Church Parking Lot, Georgia Ave. Holy Communion to minister to our 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM patients. Free & open to the public. Enjoy 10 Atlantic City restaurant If interested, contact Phylis Benoit, Administrative Coordi- vendors, a beer garden, live music, children's games, and more. nator of Spiritual Care, at 215-710-5045. Free parking at multiple locations. (609) 345-1878 July 23, 2017 7 St. Bede 103

TTRIPLE TT Teen Topic Thursday’s Summer LUNCH gatherings

BEDES TEENS SUMMER OF SERVICE!

THIS WEEK OUR YOUTH SERVED THE FRIAL, ELDERLY AND THOSE IN NEED OF FOOD BY VISITING TWINING VILLAGE, THE AID FOR FRIENDS WAREHOUSE IN PHILADELPHIA AND TASK (The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen) The youth had a great time meeting Deacon Kyle and finding out his favorite things and his vocation story.

ALL youth in 7th grade - H..S. are invited to join us. Our next gathering is Thurs., July 27 at 12:30 in the Youth Center/ St. Francis Center

CALLING ALL YOUTH!!!! Upcoming Activities Contact the YM Office to Signup for the following:

 Mon. July 24– Twining village (Play BINGO with the residents. Meet at the main entrance at 2:45)  Tues. July 25 - BEDES SERVICE DAY 10am—1pm.  Tues. July 25—TASK (Trenton Soup Kitchen, 2:30-5:30)  Wed. July 26—TASK (Trenton Soup Kitchen, 2:30-5:30)  Thurs. July 27—Triple T (Youth Lunch gathering 12:30 -We will meet in the GYM!!!!

July 31—August 4: St. Bede Mission Week

ADVANCE SIGN UP IS MANDATORY FOR ALL SERVICE!!

Complete Schedule is posted on the YM bulletin board in the hall between the Church & School, on our website OR you Please say a prayer for our can contact the YM office to receive it by email. 35 teens and 7 adult pilgrims who are The Summer calendar is loaded attending the Steubenville Youth Conference with service opportunities!!! this weekend. So, Students get those service/ LINCS hours done NOW!!!!

May their Faith be ELEVATED!!! www.st-bede.org/youthministry July 23, 2017 8 St. Bede 103

Mass Intentions This Week Parish Calendar This Week

Weekday Masses will be in the lower Daily Mass Chapel, unless noted. DC: Drexel Center SFC: Saint Francis Center Sunday - Rosary for Priests 7pm SFC Monday, July 24 - Men’s Basketball 9pm Gym 6:30am - Richard L. Bareis (Req. by Mary Farrell) July 23 9am - Alice L. Wells (Req. by Dolores & Norbert Brust) Monday, - Rosary 8:30 a.m. Chapel - Faith Enrichment 7pm DC-Ofc. Tuesday, July 25 July 24 6:30am - Clare C. Ritchie (Req. by the Engle family) 9am - Frank James Stanolis (Req. by Lucy Hritzo) Tuesday, - Rosary 8:30am Chapel - Adult Religious Education 9:45am DC-B July 25 - Rosary 7pm Church Wednesday, July 26 - Adult Religious Education 7pm DC-B 6:30am - Richard L. Bareis (Req. by Carolyn & George Graff) 9am - Janice Dea (Req. by Fr. Sean Loomis) Wednesday, - Rosary 8:30 a.m. Chapel - Young Adults Group 7:30pm DC-B Thursday, July 27 July 26 - Guitar Group 9pm Church 6:30am - Clare Ritchie (Req. by St. Bede Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion) Thursday, - Rosary 8:30 a.m. Church 9am - Bill Niemann, Jr. (Req. by Harry Niemann) - Triple-T 12:30pm SFC July 27 - Boy Scout Troop 280 meeting 6:30pm Cafeteria Friday, July 28 - Legion of Mary 7pm DC-Ofc. 6:30am - Frank Loomis (Req. by Fr. Sean Loomis) - SKD New Parents Night 7pm School 9am - Fr. John Wilz (Req. by Mary Higman) - Men’s Basketball 9pm Gym Friday, - GYM FLOOR REFINISHING CLOSED GYM Saturday, July 29 - Rosary 8:30 a.m. Church 8:30am - Catherine C. Slinka (Req. by Bob & Nancy Hall) July 28 5:30pm - Special Intentions Saturday, - GYM FLOOR REFINISHING CLOSED GYM - Kings Men 7:45am DC-Office Sunday, July 30 July 29 - Confessions 4pm Church 7:30am - Matthew Sheehan (Req. by his family) 9:30am - Stephen D’Angelo (Req. by his wife and children) Sunday - GYM FLOOR REFINISHING CLOSED GYM - Rosary for Priests 7pm SFC 11am - For the People of the Parish July 30 12:30pm - Nancy Martin (Req. by Ann Mehlmann)

St. Bede’s Collection - BLOOD DRIVE! God Bless Your Generosity! Fri., August 18 Plate: $21,718 Week of Last Year: $21,022 July 16, 2017 Grade School: $29 Year’s Average: $22,433 (Fiscal year began July 1, 2017)

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