128 BRYN MAWR AVENUE BALA CYNWYD ......2018/11/11  · 075 Saint Matthias - 1 Founded 1906 128 BRYN MAWR AVENUE BALA CYNWYD, PENNSYLVANIA 19004 Website: Email: …

075 Saint Matthias - 1

Founded 1906

128 BRYN MAWR AVENUE BALA CYNWYD, PENNSYLVANIA 19004

Website: www.saintmatthias.org Email: [email protected] Phone: 610-664-0207

Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions): Saturdays 4:15 to 4:45 PM, also by appointment ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Reverend Monsignor Gerard C. Mesure, J.D., J.C.D., M.A. … Pastor Director of Parish Outreach … Peggy Haley Reverend Sean P. Bransfield, J.C.L., M.A., M.Div. … Parochial Vicar Director of Liturgical Music … Berthilla Wiscount Reverend John A. McGinnis … Retired Priest Coordinator of Religious Education … Peggy Haley

Deacon Michael J. Kubiak Weekend Assistance: Rev. Gregory Finn OSJ and Rev. Quan Tran ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to Saint Matthias Parish! Please see one of

the priests after any weekend Mass or call the Rectory if you are interested in

registering at Saint Matthias Parish.

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SICK CALLS: Emergencies – Please call the Rectory. Hospital Visitation – The

Parish Priests will be happy to visit any Parishioner who is hospital-

ized. Please contact the Rectory, since hospitals do not contact the Rectory.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Baptism is administered most

Sundays at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements are made in advance at the

Rectory. Sponsors must provide proof of eligibility by a letter from their

respective Pastors. First-time parents attend a Pre-Jordan Meeting prior to

Baptism, which is arranged at a mutually convenient time.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made with the parish at

least six months before the date of the Wedding.

N O V E M B E R 1 1 , 2 0 1 8 – T H I R T Y - S E C O N D S U N D A Y O F O R D I N A R Y T I M E

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November 11, 2018 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday, November 10 – St. Leo the Great, Pope & Doctor of the Church 8:00 Keith Stephen *5:00 Augustine, Mammola, Griffin & Steinbeis

Families

Sunday, November 11 – Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 In Memory of Luczyk Family 10:30 In Memory of Teda Lifleur 7:00 Souls of Purgatory

Monday, November 12 – St. Josaphat, Bishop & Martyr 7:30 Kathy Sutton

Tuesday, November 13 – USA: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin 7:30 Parishioners of St. Matthias

Wednesday, November 14 – Weekday 7:30 Healing of Jeremy Harting

Thursday, November 15 – Weekday 7:30 Jim Tuckett

Friday, November 16 – Weekday 7:30 Nicholas Chovanes

Saturday, November 17 – St. Elizabeth of Hungary 8:00 5:00 Emily T. Borek & Nina R. Baldi

Sunday, November 18 – Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 Thomas Eberheardt 10:30 In Memory of Sully Damas 7:00 Special Intentions for Marge & Ed Kiefski

* Extra ordinary support through the Saint Matthias Day Program.

Sacrificial Giving ~ Stewardship

November 3 & 4, 2018 - $7,443

November 4 & 5, 2017 - $9,026

All Saints Day – November 1, 2018 - $1,237

Thank you for your continued sacrificial generosity!

LIVING LIGHTS: On the side of the Sanctuary near the statue of the Sacred Heart is a place where three candles burn for special intentions. If you wish to have one of these candles burning for your intention, please bring your donation and intention to the sacristy or the rectory office. The donation for these candles is $10. This week’s candles are lit for: Our Youth, Marriage & Family. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: Lorraine Beaulieu, Richard & Mary Jane Breen, Sister Margaret Donohue, R.S.M., Martha Eckert, Louise Grato, Peggy Haley, Raymond Hinson, Dr. Joan Hurlock, William Kelly, Chadd Kraus, Eleanor Kuhl, Ann Ledgister, Rev. James Moore, S.J., Mrs. Agata Pacellia, Jim Trainer, Michele Smith, Louise Vesci, Rev. Thomas Wheeler, S.J. We also pray for those served by our Parish in Inglis House and Bala Nursing Home. Please help us keep this list current: if you wish to have someone’s name added to/removed from the Sick List, kindly contact the Rectory. MEMBERS OF THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Patricia Black, Andrea Constantino, Mike DeMonte, Maggie Duffy, Brian Fogarty, Peggy Haley (ex-officio), Ed Kiefski, Claudia Martinez, Ray Nepomuceno, Kathy O’Connor-Eicke, Gina Sullivan, H. Nelson Keyser (finance council rep.), Berthilla Wiscount (ex-officio), Megan Zak

November, 2018 – In the Service of Peace

That the language of love and dialogue may

always prevail over the language of conflict.

Priest Celebrant Schedule: November 17 & 18

5:00 Fr. Sean Bransfield 8:30 Fr. John McGinnis 10:30 Fr. Sean Bransfield 7:00 Fr. Gregory Finn, OSJ

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Liturgical Ministry Schedule

November 17, 2018 & November 18, 2018

Lectors 5:00 PM Denise Francis 8:30 AM Megan Zak 10:30 AM Brigette Sutton 7:00 PM Vanessa Kraus

Minsters of Holy Communion

5:00 PM Brian & Kim Fogarty 8:30 AM Deacon Mike & Dennis Zak 10:30 AM Mike DeMonte & Lek Sullivan 7:00 PM Vanessa Kraus & Victoria Britt

Altar Servers 5:00 PM Isa Alemaychu & Katie Timberlake 8:30 AM Amelie Lemay & Logan & Jace Rothberg 10:30 AM Kieria Gibbons,Lucas Rodriguez &

Teddy Eiseinstein 7:00 PM Eva Kraus & Keiko Nguyen

Greeters 5:00 PM Dolores DiGiacomo, Peg McCoy & Dave

Fabry 8:30 AM Mary Bloguszewski, Jenny Custer, Mary

Graham Zak, Heidi Schultz 10:30 AM Margareta DeMonte, Mike DeMonte,

Gina Sullivan, Claire Mamo 7:00 PM Mary Switkey, & Rox, Ray, Mia

Nepomuceno

Counters Schedule Joe & Dolores DelGross

Just a reminder that the parish has Suggestion Boxes at the doors of the church. Our Parish Pastoral Council is looking for your input. Your comments and ideas are most welcome. (Please include your name.)

ANNUAL CRÉCHE BLESSING,

CHURCH LIGHTING

AND

FAMILY CHRISTMAS FUN FEST

DECEMBER 7, 6:00 PM

ST. MATTHIAS CHURCH

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

A FUTURE FULL OF HOPE

All the Parishes of the Archdiocese of

Philadelphia are participating in CALLED BY

NAME, a program of vocation awareness that

begins this weekend. This program offers an

opportunity for us to pray for priestly vocations;

to recognize gifts and potential for leadership

and service in members of our parish; and finally,

to call forth and encourage these members to

share their gifts in priesthood. Perhaps you know

a man (16 years of age or older) who would, in

your opinion, have the qualities to become a

priest. Please recommend this person by filling

out the response card found in the back of the

church. Next weekend, place the completed card

in the collection basket.

CALLED BY NAME

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SAINT MATTHIAS ANNUAL GIVING

TREE

Benefitting La Salle Academy

On November 25th, our 7th Annual Giving Tree

will be placed in front of the Saint Joseph Altar, at

the entrance to the crypt. The tree will again display

Christmas ornaments, but these are special

ornaments. On the back of each ornament are items

requested from Santa. In this case, you will be the

Santa!

LaSalle Academy is a mission school located in

Philadelphia. The school is dedicated to educating

children in grades 3 through 8 whose life

opportunities are limited by financial, academic,

social, or emotional challenges, and whose

parents/guardians desire, but cannot afford a

Catholic education. The academy is located at 1434

N. Second Street. LaSalle Academy serves the

poorest of the poor.

We ask each family to take an ornament from the

tree, purchase the gift requested, place the

unwrapped gift with the firmly-affixed ornament

onto the gift under the tree. The gifts will be

delivered to the school for distribution to these

children and families. We ask that you place your

gift under the tree by Sunday, December 16th.

LaSalle stated that these gifts are many times the

only present the child or family members will receive

for Christmas. It is our prayer that all the ornaments

are taken and replaced with a gift under the tree. May

God bless you for your generosity.

Boy Scout Troop Bala 1

Holiday Wreath & Coffee Bean Sale –

ORDER NOW!!! I am a Boy Scout in Troop Bala One, located in Bala

Cynwyd. We are having our annual fundraiser Holiday

Wreath and La Colombe Coffee Bean Sale. The wreaths

are decorated by the boys in the troop. The whole-bean

coffee comes in 12 ounce bags from La Colombe, the best

coffee in Philadelphia and beyond. Three blends will be

available –Nizza (a creamy, fragrant sweet coffee Medium

Light Roast), Corsica (a bold blend with an agreeable

nature - Dark Roast) and Decaffeinated. If you have a

favorite La Colombe blend not offered, please let us know

what you would like and we will try to get it for you.

Makes a great gift or treat yourself!

Wreaths are just $20 each and will be available for pick-up

or delivery shortly after Thanksgiving. Each bag of coffee

beans is priced at $15 and is available now! Cash or checks

made payable to Troop Bala One are accepted at or before

delivery. All net proceeds benefit the Scouts of Bala One

and are used to help offset the costs of camping,

equipment and activities. Thank you for considering

supporting me and my troop!

Teddy Eiseinstein

Place order by messaging us on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/troopbalaone/?ref=book

marks or e-mailing [email protected]. Please provide name, address, phone & # of wreaths

or coffee blend

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“Our Faith, Our Family,

Our Future”

Renovation Project Pacesetter

Reception Scheduled

Monsignor Mesure and the St. Matthias Renovation

Project Committee are making plans for an All Parish

Kick Off in January, 2019.

In advance of this Kickoff there will be a Pacesetter Pastor

Reception Monday, November 12, 2018 from 7-8:30 PM

in the Convent Building. These events are for parishioners

who may be in a position to help ignite the campaign by

making an early and lead donor commitment at a pace-

setting level. We hope as many parish members as

possible will consider this opportunity to help launch the

campaign and inspire all of us to greater heights. Tours of

the Convent will take place during this event.

No one will be asked to make their pledge at the reception

but everyone will receive a pledge form and will be asked

to return it as soon as possible. Volunteers are also ready

to schedule appointments to meet with parishioners in

their home.

Anyone wishing to attend should call Peggy Haley at the

Parish Office: 610-664-0207.

VERSE OF THE DAY NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise.” 1 Chronicles 16:35

2018 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

ADVENT-CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS

Saturdays 4:15 P.M.-4:45 P.M. Sunday, December 16 9:00 A.M.-10:15 A.M. Monday, December 17 7:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M.

Also, by appointment

CHRISTMAS EVE Monday, December 24, 2018

4:00 P.M. & 6:00 P.M. Vigil Masses for Christmas NO 7:00 PM Mass

MIDNIGHT MASS Preceded by a choral and instrumental prelude at 11:30

P.M.

CHRISTMAS DAY Tuesday December 25, 2018

Masses 8:30 & 10:30 A.M. No Evening Mass

Sunday December 30, 2018 5:00 P.M. Vigil Mass

THE HOLY FAMILY of JESUS, MARY and JOSEPH

Monday, December 31, 2018 Masses

8:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M.

Monday, December 31, 2018 New Year’s Eve

7:00 P.M. Mass

Tuesday, January 1, 2019 New Year’s Day

9:00 A.M. Mass

Thanksgiving Day

November 22, 2018 Mass will be

celebrated at 9:00 AM. At Mass,

we will collect canned goods, dry

goods, and financial donations to

benefit Mercy Neighborhood

Ministries to replenish their food

cupboard. Thank you for your

generosity.

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Saturday, November 10 – Volunteer Appreciation

Mass & Dinner

Sunday, November 11 – No Prep

Seminary Appeal

Monday, November 19 – Casseroles for St. John Hospice

Thursday, November 22 – 9:00 AM Mass Happy

Thanksgiving

Thursday & Friday, November 22 & 23 – Parish Office

Closed

Friday, December 7 – Fun Fest

CASSEROLES FOR SAINT JOHN’S HOSPICE We are grateful to those who are making a

casserole, freezing it in a foil pan (pans & recipes available in the church vestibules), then placing it in the gym lobby on the third Monday of each month. The next pickup is Monday, November 19.

The demand is high and we are in need of additional help. As a once a month effort, we hope that more people will take up the call to help those in need by providing a nice casserole for men who are homeless in Center City Philadelphia. Will you lend a hand and help feed the hungry? Thank you!!

INVITATION All Parish Families

The Annual Christmas Fun Fest is scheduled on Friday, December 7th immediately after the church lighting and creche blessing.

All families are encouraged to join in the fun. Children may want to participate in the Tableau/Show. We need your helping hands to make this the success it has been in the past.

Sign Up Information

My child/children have permission and would like to participate in the Annual Fun Fest Christmas Show on the evening of Friday, December 7th. I understand that costumes will be provided for the children.

Child/Children’s Name and Grade: __________________________________________

Parent Contact Information: Phone #: ____________e-mail___________________

I would like to volunteer to help________ My child in 5th grade or above will help________

I can donate something for the bake table_______

Please return to Peggy Haley ASAP or at the latest November 18th so that we can plan.

I can be reach by phone at 610-664-0207 or by email at [email protected]

Thank you for all that you do for our parish.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

FOR UPCOMING EVENTS