Saint George Parish Community Under the Guidance of the Holy Spirit 22 E. Cooke Avenue, Glenolden, PA 19036 - 610-237-1633 - www.stgeorgeparish.org 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 26, 2021 At that time, John said to Jesus “Teacher, we saw someone driving out de- mons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us.” Je- sus replied, “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us. Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen I say to you will surely not lose his re- ward. “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed than with two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life crippled that with two feet to be thrown into Gehenna And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. Better for you to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into Gehenna, where ‘there worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’”~Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Prayer to Saint Joseph Join us as we pray the Prayer to Saint Joseph at the conclusion of Mass throughout the re- mainder of this Year of Saint Joseph: Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted His only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. ~Amen. Contact Us! New Parishioners Godparents We are pleased to welcome new members to our Parish Commu- Only one godparent is required for Baptism. If two are chosen, nity. Please call the Rectory Office at 610-237-1633 to make an one must be male and one must be female. A godparent must be appointment to register and to learn more about our parish, or a fully initiated Roman Catholic (Baptized, Confirmed and re- visit www.stgeorgeparish.org. Note: Students must be registered ceiving the Eucharist), at least 16 years of age, if married, must in the Parish before registering in the Parish Religious Educa- be married in the Church, and in good standing with the Church. tion Program. A baptized non-Catholic Christian may be chosen as a “Christian Sacrament of Baptism Witness” provided there is one Catholic godparent. A former Catholic may not serve as either a godparent or Christian witness. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the second Sunday of the month at 11:30 AM. Parents seeking baptism for their child R.C.I.A. are asked to please call the rectory. Pre-Jordan is required for If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about parents with a first-born child or parents with additional children the Catholic faith, or if you were baptized Catholic but did not who have not attended within a two-year period. Pre-registration complete your sacraments, please contact Sr. Lorraine Muglie, is required for Pre-Jordan and Baptism. Please contact Mrs. SSJ at the Rectory Office at 610-237-1633 to learn more about Lynda Batten at the Rectory Office for more information. our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Program. Sacrament of Matrimony Mass Cards Couples planning a wedding are asked to call Father Oswald at Mass cards are available at the Rectory Office. If you would like the Rectory Office at least one year in advance of the wedding to have a Mass celebrated in memory of a deceased loved one, or date. Couples are required to attend the Archdiocesan Marriage for special intentions, please contact the Rectory Office for de- and Family Life Preparation Program. tails. Standard cards are available for a $10 stipend and booklets Sick or Homebound are available for a $20 stipend. In case of serious illness or advanced age, please call the Recto- Food Pantry ry Office. Arrangements will be made for the Sacrament of the Our Parish Food Pantry is available for parishioners and friends Sick and for Holy Communion. If you are going into the hospital who are in need of a meal but cannot provide one for themselves. and you would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, please If you or a friend needs temporary food assistance, please contact call the Rectory. Also, when you are hospitalized, please contact Mrs. Batten at 610-237-1633. the hospital Chaplain and the Rectory Office. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tree of Life Memorial Eucharistic Adoration is held in the Church every Friday from If you would like to have a leaf ($150) or a boulder ($600) 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, followed by daily Mass, unless otherwise permanently inscribed in memory of a loved one on the Tree of announced. Life, which is located in the vestibule at the main entrance of the church, please contact Mrs. Mary Ann Zeller at 610-237-1633. Quotes of the Week Vigil Candles Vigil Candles, which are located in front of the Blessed Mother “I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who and St. Joseph statues in the front of the church, are available for keeps on trying.” your intentions. Small candles are $2 and will burn for two days. ~ Nelson Mandela These can be purchased by placing your donation in an envelope “The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves and dropping it in the slot provided by the candles. Large candles than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are are $100 and will burn for an entire year. Large candles can be more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared purchased by contacting Mrs. Mary Ann Zeller at 610-237-1633. hope.” A gold label with your loved ones name will be placed on the ~ Timothy Keller, The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the candle and it will remain there throughout the year. Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God Parish Staff Rev. Leo P. Oswald, Pastor Rev. Martin E. Woodeshick, Pastor Emeritus - Holy Spirit Rev. James McBurney, OSA and Rev. James McCartney, O.S.A., Weekend Assistants Mrs. Lynda Batten, Administrative Assistant and Sister Lorraine Muglie, SS, Director of Adult Faith Formation and Coordinator of Religious Education, Ext. 101 Pastoral Care, Ext. 103 Mrs. Pat Dinan, Receptionist, Ext. 113 (Tues & Wed) Mr. Keith Tomson, Business Manager, Ext. 104 Mrs. Gloria Greene, Data Entry, Ext. 104 Mrs. Barbara Fister and Mrs. Teresa Murray - Housekeeping Mrs. Kathleen Lerro, Director of Music, Ext. 101 Rectory/Convent/Church Mr. Patrick McCullough, Maintenance, Ext. 104 112George - Page 2 Parish Information Rectory Hours Bereavement Ministry Rite of Reconciliation Monday thru Thursday Mrs. Mimi Ednie 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Saturday afternoons 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Care of the Sick Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Legion of Mary Mrs. Theresa Murray Please contact the Rectory Office in the event of Summer Hours: 9AM to 4 PM daily sickness or hospitalization. For more details, see page 5. Ministry Outreach Program Mrs. Lynda Batten Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Phone Number: 610-237-1633 Thursday 6:30 PM - Sept. to Easter Fax Number: 610-237-9626 Choir Director and Music Email: [email protected] Baptism Ministry Second Sunday of the month at 11:30 AM Receptionist: Mrs. Patricia Dinan Mrs. Kathleen Lerro Secretary: Mrs. Lynda J. Batten Please call the Rectory Office for an appointment Parish Business Manager: R.C.I.A. to schedule a Baptism and Baptism Preparation Mr. Keith Tomson Sister Lorraine Muglie, SSJ (Pre-Jordan) Convent 11 E. Lamont Avenue Join us on Twitter! Glenolden, PA 19036 Phone Number: 610-237-1633 Office of Religious Education Director of Adult Faith Formation Sr. Lorraine Muglie, SSJ Phone Number: 610-237-1633 Coordinator of Religious Education Mrs. Lynda Batten Devotions Phone Number: 610-237-1633 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Fridays 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Fax Number: 610-237-9626 Miraculous Medal Devotion - Following the 8:00 AM Mass on Saturdays Holy Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet - Thursdays 7:00 PM` Daily Readings & Mass Intentions Saturday, October 2: Baruch 4: 5-12, 27-29; Matthew 18: 1-5, 10 - The Holy Guardian Angels (Memorial) Sunday, September 26: Numbers 11: 25-29; James 5: 1-6; 4:30 PM Living Intention - In Thanksgiving Mark 9: 38-43, 45, 47-48 - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Requested by: Bob and Lynda Batten 8:00 AM Deceased members of the Oswald & Mo- Sunday, October 3: Genesis 2: 18-24; Hebrews 2: 9-11; Mark ran Families & Pro Populo Requested by: Father Oswald 10: 2-16 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 AM Joseph Munster-20th Anniversary 8:00 AM Helen Koperna Requested by: Paul and Mary Dallatore Requested by: Guidetti Family Monday, September 27: Zechariah 8: 1-8; Luke 9: 46-50 - 10:30 AM Arthur & Gloria Bryant and Pro Populo St.