Mother of Divine Providence Church 333 Allendale Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 www.mdpparish.com July 25, 2021 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Office Phone: 610-265-4178 CLERGY Reverend Martin T. Cioppi, Ed. D. - Pastor Deacon Mark H. Dillon - Permanent Deacon [email protected]Deacon Greg Maskarinec - Permanent Deacon [email protected]PASTORAL STAFF Mrs. Jenna Violi McAndrew- Director of Parish Services [email protected]Mrs. Cecilia Beatty -Director of Music Ministries [email protected]OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday : Closed ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Mrs. Marianne Houston - Business Manager [email protected]Ms. Samantha Roberts - Secretary to the Pastor [email protected]Mrs. Carol Murray - Parish Secretary [email protected]MOTHER TERESA REGIONAL SCHOOL Ms. Christine Pagan - Principal [email protected]Mrs. Jacquie Guidone - Secretary Jacquie.guidone@MTCschool.org Phone: 610-265-2323 www.mtcschool.org OFFICE FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Ms. Alexandra LaMastra - Director [email protected]Phone: 610-337-2173
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Mother of Divine Providence Church 333 Allendale Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
OFFICE FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Ms. Alexandra LaMastra - Director [email protected]
Phone: 610-337-2173
MASSES
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Monday through Saturday: 8:00 AM Holydays and Holidays: as announced
ROSARY
After morning Mass. (Monday through Saturday)
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA PRAYERS
After Saturday morning Mass.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
(SERVANTS OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT)
After 8:00 AM Mass until 7:00 PM each Tuesday.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Celebrated every other Sunday of the month at 12:00 PM. Call the Parish Offices to schedule.
BAPTISMAL INSTRUCTIONS
Pre-Jordan is being done monthly over Zoom. Both parents must take part. Call the Parish Offices to register.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Also by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Persons intending to marry must visit the priest six months in advance so that the proper preparation may be made.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND THE
EUCHARIST
The priest will gladly come to shut-ins with the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. Parishioners who are planning surgery should contact the priest to receive the Anointing of the Sick before the surgery.
PREPARING ADULTS TO RECEIVE
SACRAMENTS
All adults interested in becoming Catholic or completing their sacraments should please call the Parish Office. All are welcome.
EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN IN THE FAITH
Children, not attending Catholic School are educated in the faith through our Religious Education Program. Various class options are available during the school year. Contact the Parish office for details.
PARISH DEVOTIONS
SACRAMENTS
OUTREACH
REGISTRATION
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We welcome you to our area! Please phone the Parish Offices to schedule an appointment to register. Parish registration is required to schedule baptisms or marriages as well as to obtain certificates of eligibility for godparents and/or sponsors.
CARE MINISTERS
Our Care Ministers are parishioners dedicated to assisting fellow parishioners in times of sickness or bereavement and visiting the homebound. Contact the Parish Offices for details.
ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE CASSEROLE
PROGRAM
Casseroles are due on the second Wednesday of every month no later than 9:00 AM. Pans and recipes are available in the vestibule of the church. For delivery address and more information, please contact Parish Offices.
ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE TOILETRIES
Toiletries, such as tooth brushes, deodorant, tooth paste, etc., can be left in the labeled basket in the vestibule of the church.
GIFT OF SIGHT
Prescription eye glasses can be left in the
marked box in the vestibule of the church. They will be donated to be refurnished and given to those in need of glasses.
NORRISTOWN FOOD CUPBOARD
Non-perishable items can be left in the blue bins in the vestibule of church at any time. The items are collected on Mondays after Mass and donated to Catholic Social Service’s Food Pantry. The pantry is most in need of feminine hygiene products.
Jennifer Cottini Cliff Lucas
Elliot Crowley Jeannette Medina
Bet Ferguson Lauren Nigro
Frances Krouse Hap Trainor
Chip Lloyd Tom Traister
Kathleen Yates
Ex Officio: Deacon Mark Dillon
Jenna Violi McAndrew
Alexandra LaMastra
Ed Campbell
Margaret D’Agostino
Phil Fogli
Steve Gibbons
Michael McDevitt
Rich Nigro Consultant to Finance Council: Marianne Houston
Adult Faith Formation
Bible Studies
RCIA—Rite of Christian Initiation
Women’s Ministries
Men’s Ministries
Altar Society
Linen Preparation
Sanctuary Cleaning
Bereavement Ministry
Boy Scouts
Care Ministers
Carnival
Charismatic Prayer Group
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Choir and Cantors
Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair
CYO Athletic Association
Euch. Adoration / serv. bl. Sacrament
Greeters
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Knights of Columbus
Lay Liturgical Ministries
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion
Lectors
Altar Servers
Legion of Mary
55 & Over Club
MTC Regional School
NFP/Natural Family Planning
Parish Hospitality Committee
Prayer Shawl Ministry
PREP/CCD/Religious Education
Respect Life Group
Scrip Program
Transportation Ministry
Young Adult Group
Youth Group
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Please visit our Parish website for complete Contact
information at www.mdpparish.com
FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
Worship God first above all things, and then “go out and make disciples”!
Parish Mission Statement
Thank God ahead of time!
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Sunday, July 25, 2021 8:00 AM Mass - Frank DiGiambattista 10:30 AM Mass - Frank J. Garaguso, Jr.
Monday, July 26, 2021 8:00 AM Mass - Intentions of Robert Rudzinski
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 8:00 AM Mass - Cathrena Sebastian
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:00 AM Mass - Living & Deceased Members of Warner & Kobrzynski Family
Thursday, July 29, 2021 8:00 AM Mass - Dr. Rudolph Panaro
Friday, July 30, 2021 8:00 AM Mass - Living & Deceased Members of Mangan Family
Saturday, July 31, 2021 8:00 AM Mass - Thomas Banas 4:00 PM Mass - Intentions of Frank Pinto
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 18, 2021
Sunday collection basket $ 4,565.00
Sunday donations received via mail $ 4,158.00
Parish Giving (on-line) $ 3,608.50
Total $12,331.50
The second collection for the Parish Fund totaled:
$1,403.
We are grateful to everyone who is mailing in their donations, signing up for electronic giving or using bank pay by mail. You can also use the mail slot at the entrance to the parish offices to safely get your envelopes to us. Thank you for your generosity to MDP Church!
Please visit our website, www.mdpparish.com, if you would like more information regarding the ACH debit (found under the “Giving” tab) or Parish Giving (click on the icon on the home page) or contact the Parish Office at 610-265-4178 or at [email protected].
Dear Friends, In the first reading, Elisha takes an offering of barley loaves and shares it with many more people than it would be expected to feed. All ate plenty and some was even left over. In the Gospel, Jesus takes the five barley loaves and two fishes and can share them with over five thousand people! All ate their fill, and twelve baskets were filled with leftovers. God is able and willing to provide more than we need, despite all appearances to the contrary. Indeed, “The Hand of the Lord feeds us; He answers all our needs.” As you go forth from this holy place, continue to think about the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. Pray that the gifts God gives you will multiply in your lives and in the lives of others, especially those who are poorer than yourself.
God bless you on your journey to heaven , Father Cioppi
Congratulations to the following students who have received honors for the Second Semester.
Villa Maria Academy High School:
First Honors: Alexandra Shearer, Fiona McDaid Second Honors: Emily Tissue
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PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE The Pilgrim Virgin is once again circulating in the parish for a two week visit. Members of the Legion of Mary bring her to a home and say the Welcome prayers and Rosary when the statue is brought to the home and then pick her up in two weeks and say the Farewell prayers with the family. Anyone interested in having the Pilgrim Virgin visit their home should call the Parish Office at 610-265-4178.
As you pray this week please remember those in our community and families who are in need of our prayers for God’s healing touch, especially:
Tracy Marx Frank Donnelly Margaret Algeo Golden Joseph Maro Clayton Maskarinec Lisa Hahn Nick & Tony Marinaccio Adrianne Montgomery Joseph Gow Karen Manneke Rosario Fajardo Regina Campbell Marie Rovner Gale Mahoney Karen Pedano Crystal Hsing Jim McCarthy Fr. Tom McGann Kathleen Geier Loretta Belz Michaela Noble Robert Rudzinski Marie Finnin Bill Stead Sarah Phillips Agnes O’Hara Luis Sanches Ro Stankovich Bonnie Watkinson Albert Rossetti
Joe Faith Philip Rothenburge Richard Brzezicki Joan Brzezicki Roseann DeSpirito Rita Walsh Aaron Dowd Sandra Scott Tom Shine Susan Dugary Bill Dugary Mary Lou Tucker Bob Tucker Bill McQuaid Bill Sherwin Theresa Sherwin Linda Remer Rita McNally Dave Auxer Maureen Aiken Jeff Shea Neil Patel Teresa Bokoski Gerald Mahoney Ursula Degonda Chrissy Strovink Joseph Dugary III Michelle Ritrovato Jean Stasuk
If you would like to add someone to the sick list please email Carol Murray at [email protected] or call the office at 610-265-4178. Thank you.
Please also remember those who have died in the hope of rising again, and for those who mourn their passing and are in need of God’s healing and strength:
Those who have died from the Coronavirus
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS!
Registration is now open to all parish families for the 2021-2022 School Year. PREP Hybrid Model (September – May) Levels 1-5 PREP Family Faith Model (September-May) Levels K-5 (English and Spanish) IGNITE Confirmation Preparation (September-May) Levels 6 and 7 Youth Group (September- May) 8th through 12th Grade Please see the parish website (Faith Formation, Children, PREP) for more information or contact Alexandra LaMastra, DRE ([email protected]) 610-337-2173.
First Reading: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Psalm: Psalm 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54 Second Reading: Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 Gospel: John 6:24-35
Come Spend Time with Jesus
The Church is open for quiet prayer during
Eucharistic Adoration Every Tuesday -- 8:30 am - 7 pm
July 27 – That our personal relationship with Jesus Christ may be brought to fulfillment through our reception of the Holy Eucharist.
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PRAYER FOR OUR MILITARY
Lord, Jesus, Savior of the world and King of Peace, watch over our sons and daughters in the service of our Country especially: SSG Richard J. Ditlow, III, SWO Matt Gibson, SSgt. Peter Zielinski, Pvt. Sean Powell, Comm. Brian Connett, Capt. Tom Figgatt, David W. Bogle, 2nd Lt. Gregory Greenaway, Lt. Col. Eric Grace, 1st Lieut. Adam Bouvier, 2nd Lieut. Troy (Bouvier) Gondela, Lieut. William Gondela, Lieut. Thomas Morgan, Anthony Muro, Master Sgt. Amber Smyrk Saienni, 2nd Lieut. Aaron Oswald, Chief Petty Officer Russell Thompson, Major Terry Wilkin, Captain Peter Hamill, Jr., Capt. Julia T. Valenti, 1st Lt. Jak Kramer., Capt. John E. Orendorff, LCpl. Bobby Landmesser, SN Clay Greenaway, Capt. Doug Cichowicz, Capt. Denise Campbell, Major Jen Kennedy, Major Thomas Kennedy, Capt. Brendan J. McKenna, JAG USMC., Cadet Christopher Ferarrio, USAF, STSSA Jordan Lewiski, Major Carl Schreier, Capt. Bryan V. Egner, USAF, Lt. Brian Powers, USN, SSgt. Michael Petras.
Protect them from the physical and moral dangers of military life. Keep them close to You and help them live the Commandments. Lord, Jesus, give them courage to serve their Country with honor and dignity. Be with them when they are in danger; strengthening them when they face hardships. And Lord, grant that, when their service is finished, they may return to us sound in mind, body, soul. In particular, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their fellow man and Country. Amen.
You are invited to submit your loved one’s name to the Parish Offices or email Carol Murray at [email protected].
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Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania is looking for qualified substitute teachers for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. If you are interested, kindly contact Jacquie Guidone at 610-265-2323.
FRANKFORD FAMILY LIFE CENTER The Frankford family life center needs volunteers right now and throughout the summer!
Visit our website, prolifeunion.org and look under the banner where you will find the section titled, “Volunteers Urgently Needed!” The descriptions and requirements for each position we are looking to fill can be found there. If you feel called to serve in one of these positions, please email [email protected]. The most urgent need right now is for the Summer Meals Program. All position shifts are flexible.
Haven’t heard of the Frankford family life center? In partnership with Catholic Social Services, the Pro-Life Union is opening a family life center in Frankford, Philadelphia. The center is up and running and already serving over 60 women and their families! There will be an official program launch in October.
THE FEAST DAY OF BLESSED SOLANUS
CASEY CELEBRATION Friday, July 30, 2021 – 11:30 AM
Join us in celebrating the Feast Day of Blessed Solanus Casey with an opportunity to pray the Rosary, venerate his relic, and view an inspirational movie about his life and spirituality. Movie details: Solanus Casey: Priest, Porter, Prophet (Running Time: 90 Minutes) Location: The National Centre for Padre Pio, Spirituality Centre, 111 Barto Road, Barto, PA More info: Rosary 11:30 AM with Veneration of Relic; followed by Movie at 12:15 PM; There is no cost to attend; however, register for the movie by contacting [email protected] or 610-845-3000.
MAGNIFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Daughters of St. Mary of Providence invite all to MagniFest - a summer music festival at St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson. Come to proclaim His greatness and celebrate Our Lady's Assumption -- Saturdays July 31 & August 7 (6-10 PM) and August 14 (4-10 PM). Tickets are available online at stmaryprov.org and at the door. The lineup of musicians features Jack Terzian, Jule Coppa, Gus deSimone, Pawel Machura and others. Vigil Mass for the Assumption will be celebrated on Saturday, August 14 by Father Steve DeLacy. Visit stmaryprov.org for more details.
MASS FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM
ADDICTION Addiction has touched far too many families and taken far too many of our loved ones. Join us that we may draw strength from one another in the power of our faith. Saturday, August 14, 2021 - 12:05 PM. Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia visit: archphila.org/hope.
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
RETROUVAILLE: REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE
Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on. Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. The next program begins the weekend of August 13 - 15, 2021 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
2021 CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
MINI-CONFERENCES
An early sellout is expected! Join us for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, October 23! CWC2021 will be a highly modified version of our usual event. This year, Catholic women are invited to attend one, 2-hour, in-person mini-conference – morning or afternoon – and then enjoy four video talks at home at your leisure. Theme: “Strong and Beautiful”; Morning keynote by Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Afternoon keynote by Mother Clare Matthias, CFR; Location: National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA; For full details and registration, visit catholicwomensconference.org.
MATT TALBOT SHRINE AT ST. GABRIEL PARISH, PHILADELPHIA (GRAYS FERRY)
Venerable Matt Talbot is a recovered alcoholic from Ireland who is being considered for sainthood by the Vatican. He is popularly considered the patron saint of those struggling with addiction. Help us fight the plague of addiction in our communities with prayers and devotions to a Servant of God who fought the battle. The Shrine is open Tuesdays and Thursdays following 8:30 AM Mass until 6:00 PM. For more information, visit matttalbotshrine.org.
FÁTIMA, LOURDES & SHRINES OF SPAIN
(PORTUGAL, SPAIN AND FRANCE) Take your FAITH ON A JOURNEY, to Fátima, Lourdes & Shrines of Spain - (Portugal, Spain and France) on this 12 day experience. April 5th, 2022 - April 16th, 2022. Your included destinations while on this Journey: Lisbon-Santarem-Fatima-Braga-Santiago De Compostela, Spain, Burgos- San Ignacio De Loyola-Lourdes, France, Carcassone-Montserrat-Barcelona, Spain. Plus, Mass and Rosary will be offered throughout your journey. Land prices begin at $2069 per person, based on double occupancy. Deposits of only $500 per person will reserve your space. Space is VERY LIMITED. For further info or to register, contact Luke or Eileen at 860-399-1785/ [email protected].