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Saint Bede the Venerable 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 Mass (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 priests. 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 priest. MUST BE AT THE RECTORY BY MONDAY, 12:00 NOON. _________________________________________________________________ July 23, 2017 St. Bede 103 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 Jesus’ 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 Solomon, 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! July 23, 2017 2 St. Bede 103 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 Adam 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.