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 Vicar Rev. Thomas D. O’Donald Seminarian Mr. Henry Graebe Parish Office 215-357-5720 Fax Number 215-396-0704 Office Manager Barbara Rogowski Communications/Scheduling Patrick McNally Secretaries/Receptionists Debbie McDermott Kathleen Mercurio Safe Environment Cathleen M. Lynskey Music Director Susan DiFlorio Facilities Manager Richard Bergen Parish Pastoral Council Email: [email protected] Eucharistic & Devotional Celebrations Religious Education/C.C.D. (During the current pandemic, all state & archdiocesan regulations are in effect) 215-357-2130 Director. Religious Education Vigil Mass (Saturday Evening): 5:30PM Carole Obrokta Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:00AM, & 12:30PM Administrative Assistant Weekday Masses (Monday through Friday): 6:30 & 9:00AM Landra Cunningham Saturday Mass & Miraculous Medal Novena: 8:30AM Holy Days (Except Christmas & New Year's) Vigil Mass: 5:30PM Parish Youth Ministry Holy Day Masses: 6:30, 9:00AM, 5:30PM, & 7:30PM 215-357-5113 Youth Ministry Coordinator Sacrament of Reconciliation (Saturday): 4:00 to 5:00PM Maritza Carmona-Kelly Parish Rosary (Tuesday). 7PM Adoration Chapel (Temporarily in the Daily Mass Chapel) Parish Outreach Ministry Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 9:00pm / Sunday: 1:30pm to 9:00pm 215-357-4113 Parish Nurse Sacramental Sponsorship - For letters of eligibility, one must be a registered member of the parish for six months or more (a reference letter from your previous parish will be Kris Ingle accepted). Please contact the Parish Office five days in advance. Baptism - Usually celebrated on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, at 1:30pm. St. Katharine Drexel MANDATORY Pre-Jordan Classes are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month, Regional School at 12:15pm. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - please call the Parish Office to make 215-357-4720 arrangements (215-357-5720). Marriage - Saturday weddings are 10:00AM, 12:00 Noon, & 2:00 PM. It is Principal Diocesan policy that arrangements must be made AT LEAST 6 MONTHS prior to the Laura Clark wedding. Information on Marriage Instructions can be obtained from the priests. For Advancement Director information on music, call Susan DiFlorio at 215-891-0869. Alicia Figueroa Anointing of the Sick - In case of serious illness (or advanced age), please call the priests. Grade School Secretaries Hospital cases should contact the Chaplain, but the Parish Office should be Debra Guarino notified so one of the priests may visit the patient. Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays 4 PM to 5 PM, or by appointment with a priest. Kathleen Young NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN (SUBJECT TO SPACE AVAILABILITY) MUST BE AT THE RECTORY BY MONDAY, 12:00 NOON. August 2, 2020 1 St. Bede 103 He said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied… Matthew 14: 19-20 A Message From Your Pastor Scripture Readings for Next Sunday My Dear Parishioners, Nineteenth Sunday This morning as I enjoyed my breakfast and drank my in Ordinary Time coffee, and as usual read through the Courier-Times, I was August 9, 2020 happy to see that progress is being made on the development 1 Kings 19: 9A, 11-13A and testing of a vaccine! While the article said that there Psalm 85: 9-14 Romans 9: 1-5 would be many challenges to face with the distribution of the Matthew 14: 22-33 Rev. Monsignor vaccine, I found it hopeful that at least the sun is beginning to What should we make of Peter’s request to John C. Marine rise on what has been a very dark time in all of our lives. walk on the sea, and then his fearful response to That ray of hope should not cause us to back off of or dimin- the fierce storm? Somemes we have to face our ish our prayers for an end to this pandemic, but should only intensify them. And fears and take the plunge. But what holds us back from risking it all? How do we overcome our fears? that is why I am encouraging all of our parish families to participate in the Peter helps us answer those quesons as he jumps National Novena of Prayer in Preparation for the Solemnity of the out of a boat, and he also walks on water. Peter's Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, which is always fears and doubts overtake him and he sinks, but celebrated on August 15 each year. Jesus is there to save him, as He is there to save us from our fears as we leave the safety of the boat A novena is a traditional Catholic devotion, which includes nine days of and walk to Him. prayers, leading up to a special feast. In this novena, we will pray in a special way for Mary’s intercession to end the pandemic. The daily novena, which I Adoration Chapel suggest all families gather each night to pray, can be found on page 3 of today’s Altar Candle Dedication bulletin. The prayer is simple and short, and should be easy to do. Aug. 3-9, 2020 So why Mary, and why the Feast of the Assumption? Well even though In memory of James Swagzdis Mary has gone to heaven, nonetheless like the good mother she is, Mary Req. by St. Bede watches out for her children in need here on earth. And as she interceded with Faith Enrichment Group her Son at Cana when the wine ran out at the wedding feast, she sees our needs 2021 dates are also now available! that we face, and brings them to Jesus. Just come into the Parish Office. Candle dedications are a $30 donation for the week. I recently read a good book called Mary at the Crossroads of History, by NOTE: Rev. Francis J. Hoffman. In his book Fr. Hoffman shows how at very critical Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament is now historical points throughout the centuries, when the future of Christ’s Church taking place in the Daily Mass Chapel, until further hung in the balance, Mary’s powerful intercession made the difference. So we notice. The Chapel is open Monday through Saturday must go to Mary now, more than ever, so that a vaccine will soon be from 7:00am to 9:00pm, and on Sunday after the 12:30pm Mass, until 9:00pm. discovered, and lead us into the light of a new day. Finally, please take note on page 5 that St. Bede Parish has been selected to Sunday Altar Flower Dedications be a stopping point for this year’s Biking Pilgrimage for Vocations, this coming August 8-9, 2020 Friday August 7, between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Bikers from St. Charles In memory of Cecilia Kempter Seminary and Bishop John McIntyre and Bishop Joseph Coffey, will be (Req.by her husband Joseph Kempter) stopping here for lunch, and to provide an opportunity to speak to our August 15-16, 2020 In memory of Janet Yanny parishioners about their vocation stories. (Req. by her family) Our Knights of Columbus, whose mission includes supporting priestly Altar Flower Dedications are available through the vocations, will be providing free hamburgers and hotdogs for all who come. summer and fall, into Advent. Donation is $45 per Consider stopping by in the Cafeteria that day, from 11:30am to 1:30pm. altar side ($90 for both sides). Please contact the Kindly inform Maritza Carmona-Kelly at 215-357-5113 if you are coming, so Parish Office for more details. that the Knights can be adequately prepared. Remember The Deceased Edward J. Klause, Jr., William A. Darling, God bless you, Barbara DeGree, Marie Bontempo, Joe Mitchell We are united in prayer with their families and with one another as we and all the faithful departed await our rising with the Lord. “My past, O Lord, to Your mercy, Remember, you can access the Mass My present to Your love. for this Sunday at St. Bede Church My future to Your Providence.” online by 9:30am by going to our St. Pio of Pietrelcina website (www.st-bede.org). August 2, 2020 2 St. Bede 103 August 2, 2020 3 St. Bede 103 Religious Education 2020 SKD *Contactless* Uniform Swap Event Dear Parishioners, In order to participate in this year’s CCD registration is continuing . swap event, families must pre-order by As of July 28 - we have 326 students sending an email to registered (198 in-person and 128 [email protected] with a homeschooling). We still have 254 contact name, a list of clothing items students needing to register based on desired, the size for each item, and the the figures from last year. quantity desired of each item by Please register as soon as possible to Tuesday, August 4 at 5:00pm. secure your first choice of session . Ms. Carole Obrokta A contactless pick-up station will be in "social distancing" will be in effect place Wednesday, August 5 from (only 10 students per class). 6:00 – 8:00pm in the parking area behind SKD. For more All CCD Parents who enrolled their children in St. Bede's details including donations, volunteering, and procedures, Religious Education Program (CCD) last year (2019 - 2020 please visit https://skdswapshop.square.site/. catechetical year) received an email from PARISH GIVING including a welcome letter and instructions to log on to the new on-line registration module. All previous data will Cornerstone for Life appear - only corrections or changes need to be made.