128 BRYN MAWR AVENUE BALA CYNWYD PENNSYLVANIA 19004 · 11/4/2018  · All Class Reunion Saturday, November 17th All classes age 21+ are invited to attend. Mass at 4:30pm, followed

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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 4 , 2 0 1 8 – T H I R T Y - F I R S T 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 4, 2018 Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday, November 3 - Weekday 8:00 Mary Hogan 5:00 The Family of Nelson & Mary Ellen Keyser

Sunday, November 4 – Thirty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time 8:30 Marie Przybyszcwski 10:30 Mass of Remembrance

Monday, November 5 – Weekday 7:30 Maria Schuller

Tuesday, November 6 – Weekday 7:30 John David Callans

Wednesday, November 7 – Weekday 7:30 Steven Dunbar

Thursday, November 8 – Weekday *7:30 Bob Tuckett

Friday, November 9 – The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 7:30 Robert Culling

Saturday, November 10 – St. Leo the Great, Pope & Doctor of the Church 8:00 *5:00 Augustine, Mannola, 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

* Extra ordinary support through the Saint Matthias Day Program.

Sacrificial Giving ~ Stewardship

October 27 & 28, 2018 - $7,680

October 28 & 29, 2017 - $7,145

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, Chadd Kraus, Eleanor Kuhl, Ann Ledgister, Rev. James Moore, S.J., 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 10 & 11

5:00 Msgr. Gerard Mesure 8:30 Fr. Sean Bransfield 10:30 Fr. Gregory Finn 7:00 Fr. Quan Tran

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Liturgical Ministry Schedule November 10, 2018 & November 11, 2018

Lectors 5:00 PM Gerry McDevitt 8:30 AM Pat Black 10:30 AM Tia Pratt 7:00 PM Ray Nepomuceno

Minsters of Holy Communion

5:00 PM Deacon Mike & Katie Bryson 8:30 AM Ed & Peg Saeger 10:30 AM Peggy Haley & Maggie Duffy 7:00 PM Ray & Rox Nepomuceno

Altar Servers

5:00 PM Nestor Delgado & Nathan Tran 8:30 AM Logan & Jace Rothberg & Amelie Lemay 10:30 AM Nolan & Mai Linh Shanley & Teddy

Eiseinstein 7:00 PM Roman Nepomuceno & Ava McCormick

Greeters

5:00 PM Maria Preston, Pat & Connie Cerone & Dave Fabry

:30 AM Claudia Martinez, Miriam Mitchell, Heidi Schultz, Alan Tremper

10:30 AM Mary Wheliham, Jeff Haley & Mike DeMonte

7:00 PM Rox, Ray & Mia Nepomuceno & Peter Van Allen

Counters Schedule

Mike Utkus & Dolores DiGiaomo

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

A FUTURE FULL OF HOPE

CALLED BY NAME, a program to

promote vocations to the priesthood

will begin in our parish next weekend.

PRAY FOR VOCATIONS!

Details next Sunday.

“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 Pacesetter Pastor

Receptions on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 7-

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

PM both 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.

Tuesday, November 6 – Monthly Exposition

Pastorial Council Meeting

Don’t Forget to VOTE!

Saturday, November 10 – Volunteer Appreciation

Mass & Dinner

Sunday, November 11 – No Prep

Seminary Appeal

Thursday, November 22 – 9:00 AM Happy Thanksgiving

Thursday & Friday, November 22 & 23 – Parish Office

Closed

Friday, December 7 – Fun Fest

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

CALLED BY NAME

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November: The Month of the Holy Souls

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Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament is on the first Tuesday of each month. The next All-Day Adoration followed by 7:00 PM Benediction will be on Tuesday, November 6. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed on the altar at the end of the 7:30 AM Mass continuously all day. Stop by as a family!

Archbishop Charles J Chaput, O.F.M, Cap.

The Archbishop of Philadelphia Invites You

to the Celebration of the Installation of the

Tomb with the Sacred remains of Saint Katherine Drexel

Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the 11:00 Solemn Mass

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

This invitation is extended to all in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

The City of Philadelphia and surrounding

Region.

Mass on Thanksgiving Day

(November 22) 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!

VERSE OF THE DAY NOVEMBER 4, 2018

May the God of hope fill you with all joy

and peace as you trust in him, so that you

may overflow with hope by the power of the

Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Annette Bogle Angelo Bovo Rose Capista Ann Curcio

Hope P. Daywalt Angelo Falcone

Mary Ruth Finn Thomas Fitzpatrick Suzanne Gallagher

Vincent Garrity

Rev. Charles Gormley

Rita Gravina Ruth Harnett

Josephine Hogan Nancy Lawler

John Maley Antonietta Mastrocola

Louise Roscioli Mary Elizabeth

Voronkov Dorothy M. Wojcik

William Zsembik

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon

them.

May they rest in peace.

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“It is the presence of the Lord, who reveals Himself

and the gift of grace, that will render marriage full

and profoundly true” – Pope Francis

Couples Married Civilly

Have you thought about getting married

in the Catholic Church?

Catholics who exchange vows in the presence of

ministers from other religious traditions or civil

officials are not considered validly married in the eyes

of the Catholic Church. We invite you to bring new

meaning to your lives by embracing the vocation of

marriage and dedicating your family’s mission to

sharing God’s love.

For more information on the many blessings received

through the Sacrament of Marriage

Contact:

[email protected] /

484-432-9898

Nine-Day Miraculous Medal Solemn Novena, November 12-20

Feast Day Mass Wednesday, November 21

Join us in person or online for the Annual Miraculous Medal Solemn Novena and Feast Day Mass at the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia. The Novena runs from November 12 through November 20; the Feast Day Mass is Wed., November 21. This year's theme is "Eucharist: The Heart of Our Catholic Faith & Practice." Our preacher is Fr. Francis W. Sacks, CM. We offer the Anointing of the Sick on Friday, November 16, at all services.

Send us your intentions to be placed at the foot of Mary’s Altar by visiting www.MiraculousMedal.org/SolemnNovena18. You will also be able to watch the LIVE stream, obtain more information about the Novena schedule and topics or download the flyer.

"MAIN LINE SINGLES DINNER CLUB" (AGES 52-66)

Catholic men & women are cordially invited to join "The Main Line Singles Dinner Club", to share common interests & dine together twice a month. Our next scheduled events are: (Sat) Nov. 24th -@ 5:45 P.M. "Post Thanksgiving House Party @ a member's home in Haverford, PA. - (Sun) Dec 9th - 5:30 P.M. a Christmas Restaurant Event @ "The Choice Restaurant" located @ 845 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA - (Mon) Dec. 31st - Our New Year's Eve Restaurant Event @ 9:00 P.M. @ Stephen's On State Restaurant, located @ 105 W. State St., Media, PA. More info call Barb (610) 896-542. Catholic Men are encouraged to participate.

St. Bernadette’s of Drexel Hill

All Class Reunion Saturday, November 17th

All classes age 21+ are invited to attend. Mass at 4:30pm, followed by 5:30pm “Welcome Back” Reception and school tours, Reunion celebration begins at 7pm in O’Brien Hall. Cost is $40 per person by November 1st.

Tickets: [email protected] or contact Denise Philson McDonald ’84 - (610)348-9991 or Audrey Merrin Steinrock ‘85 (610)931-9621.

For more info go to St-Bernadette.org

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Spiritual Offerings at the Raphaela Center

Mommy & Me... A RETREAT for Pregnant

Moms & Moms with new babies

Enjoy a day of blessings and bonding with your

baby-to-be or new little one! This retreat is intended

for pregnant women and post-natal women with

babies 0-6 months to build community, find support

and joy in pregnancy and postpartum motherhood,

enjoy a mother & baby blessing, and try appropriate

foods and resources for mothers at this special time

in your life. Highlights of the Day will include:

Pre/Post Natal yoga & stretching, Healthy Nutrition

tips, A mommy and baby blessing, Positive affirmations,

stories, sharing time and testimonials, Private time

with you and baby

When: Monday, November 5, 2018

Time & Cost: 8:30-12:00 (retreat without lunch)

$20

8:30-1:00 (retreat with lunch) $30

Register online at: www.straphaelacenter.org OR

PHONE: 610-642-5715

*As all babies are on different schedules, come when

you can/leave early if you need to”.

Walking with a Purpose

SRC will be hosting Walking with a Purpose for

young adults - a chance to meet and study

scripture with other Catholic youth and to know

Jesus who loves you beyond understanding!

Begins: November 12th; Time: 7:30 pm

Contact person:Sr. Lyan @ 610-642-5715

Prayerfully Preparing for the Holiday Season

When: Monday, November 12, 2018;

Time: 8:30-2:30: Cost: $40

Bereavement: A Day of Prayer and Reflection When: November 13, 2018 – 8:30am-3:00pm

For persons who have experienced a significant loss in their life.

IHM Conference Center

401 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue

Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Conference Day: “Becoming Bread: You Are What You Eat” Tuesday, November 6, 2018 - 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Presenter: Sister Marie Gipprich, IHM and Michaele Wicks Stipend: $40 (includes breakfast, lunch, Mass)

Movie With Meaning: “Saving Grace” Wednesday, November 14, 2018 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (if necessary, a second showing at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) Stipend: $15 (includes lunch at 12:00 noon for both showings)

Broken Heart” Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Presenter: Domenica Rafferty Stipend: $25 (includes lunch)

If you are grieving the death of a loved one, this time of reflection will help you explore ways of moving forward through this time of sorrow.

Saints and Saintly People: “Oscar Romero” Thursday, November 29, 2018 - 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Presenter: Teena Weisler-Vega Stipend: $15

To register, please call 610-581-0120 or email [email protected]

♦ HELP WANTED! ♦

Part-time Teaching Assistant needed to

work with students with disabilities.

St. Katherine Day School -- Wynnewood Campus Contact Lauren Bell, Principal, at [email protected]

You will be enriched in every way so that

you can be generous on every occasion, and

through us your generosity will result in

thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11