Pastoral Staff Live, Love, and Serve in the Image of ChristDeacon John T. Riordan Parish Faith Formation Mrs. Lori Rawski, Director Parish Office: î í ñ- ô î î- ext. Fri. Parish

Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. Francis W. Beach, Pastor

Rev. Msgr. James P. McCoy, Pastor Emeritus Rev. David P. O’Brien, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Michael J. Cushing Deacon Timothy P. Lynch Deacon John T. Riordan

Parish Faith Formation Mrs. Lori Rawski, Director 215-822-9225 (ext. 234)

Parish Operations Manager Deacon John Riordan 215-822-0179

Parish Accounting Manager Walter Wojcik 215-822-0179

Music Ministry Mr. Mark Norman 203-687-5518

Mr. Michael Meade 267-250-1271

St. Jude School Sr. Elizabeth Marley, RSM, Principal Office: 215-822-9225 Convent: 215-822-2896

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12 Noon Monday - Friday: 6:30 AM, 9 AM Saturday: 9 AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation Confessions: Saturday 3:30 - 4:15 PM Sunday 9:15-9:45 AM

Saint Jude Shrine Novena Devotions Thursdays: veneration of relics following 9AM Mass, 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration throughout the day. Benediction concludes the evening devotions.

St. Jude Parish 321 W. Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914

[email protected] www.stjudechalfont.org

facebook.com/stjudechalfont Parish Office: Mon. - Thurs. (9am - 5PM),

Fri. (9am - 4PM) ▪ Phone: 215-822-0179 ▪ Fax: 215-822-0638

LIVING GOD’S CALL

IN A FALLEN WORLD

The person who has been “saved,” who has “heard the good news of salvation,” still lives in an unsaved world, a world sadly oblivious to the presence of God. Today’s readings outline how the disciple is present in the world.

The outline begins with Isaiah: “Share your bread . . . shelter the oppressed . . . clothe the naked” (Isaiah 58:7). Those who hear the word of salvation must be sensitive to the urgent needs of others.

Then Paul reminds his flock that he brought Christ to them not in eloquence or wisdom, but by being with them in the “weakness and fear” of their daily lives (1 Corinthians 2:3).

Finally, Jesus tells his disciples to go out into the gloom and darkness of the streets of the world and let God’s light shine through their good deeds.

We disciples don’t save the world. To the extent, however, that we have heard the word of God and have been awakened to God’s presence, we may spread that Word and bring that Presence to others. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Live, Love, and Serve

in the Image of Christ

MASS INTENTIONS

February 9, 2020 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

4:30 pm Sat. 2/15 – Fr. O’Brien ǁ Music: Jen Percherek w/ Michael Meade ǁ Altar Servers: Christian Boczniewicz, Dylan Cappiello, Alexa

Haidacher ǁ Extraordinary Ministers: Eleonore Berke, Anthony Gentile, Linda Manuel, Frank Pinka ǁ Lectors: William Barrow, Paul Dotzman 8am Sun. 2/16 – Fr. O’Brien ǁ Music: Melanie Hazelrigg w/ Erin Arnoldi ǁ Altar Servers: David Arnoldi, Addy Hazelrigg,

Nicholas McGee ǁ Extraordinary Ministers: Geraldine Biddle, Colleen Coleman, Timothy Joganich, Kim & Michael McGee,

Rose Marie Randa, Desiree Schaefer ǁ Lectors: Earl Kelly, Julia Pistorius 10am Sun. 2/16 – Fr. O’Brien ǁ Music: Parish Choir ǁ Altar Servers: Christian Leone, Diego Palestino, Meghan Peacher ǁ

Extraordinary Ministers: Denise Campbell, Theresa Flynn, Richard & Theresa Leone ǁ Lectors: Patrick Calhoun, Jessica Lelli

ǁ CLOW : Megan Zakarewicz, Alegria Proano 12pm Sun. 216 – Fr. O’Brien ǁ Music: Michael Meade ǁ Altar Servers: Jacob Andrzejczuk, Cassidy Collins, Noel Fenessy ǁ Extraordinary

Ministers: Kurt & Mary Podlogar, Cresencia & James Reilly ǁ Lectors: Maryanne McBrearty, Pina Rahill

Please Pray for all our sick parishioners, relatives, friends, all those

listed in Our Lady's Prayer Chain, especially Maria Middleton & Ron Tellis

and all those serving in our U.S. Armed Forces

Our Lady’s Prayer Chain Ministry responds to particular needs of our parishioners through daily prayer. To add a

request to the prayer chain contact: Grace (215-712-2568) or Barb (215-822-8616)

Monday February 10 – St. Scholastica 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 6:30 AM Eric Carter—Req. by Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm 9:00 AM Margaret Keller—Req. by Charles Taylor

Tuesday February 11 – Our Lady of Lourdes 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 6:30 AM John Marley Sr.—Req.by Sr. Elizabeth Marley 9:00 AM Joseph Yencha—Req. by Virginia Yencha

Wednesday February 12 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 6:30 AM Eric Carter—Req. by Mr. & Mrs. Reilly 9:00 AM Maria Bello & David Paguila—Req. by Mae Florendo

Thursday February 13 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30 6:30 AM St Jude Shrine Society 9:00 AM Gilda Acquaviva—Req. by Nan & Kathleen Acquaviva

Friday February 14 – SS. Cyril, Monk, and Methodius 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37 6:30 AM Fr. Lepleiter & Marguerite Young 9:00 AM Colleen Caufield—Req. by John & Maureen Caulfield

Saturday February 15 – B.V.M. 1Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10 9:00 AM John B’Oris—Req. by Sean & Rosie Reynolds 4:30 PM Mary & Nick Malizia—Req. by John Malizia

Sunday February 16 Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 33-34b 8:00 PM Lou Delaney—Req. by Jerry & Marge Eberz 10:00 AM Patricia Young—Req. by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Gillin 12:00 PM Gilda Acquaviva—Req. by Nan & Kathleen Acquaviva

Congratulations, Scouts! At the 10am Mass this weekend we will celebrate our

Eagle Scouts and our Gold and Silver Girl Scout Award

winners. Congratulations to all of you for your hard work

and dedication!

The Boy Scout Eagle Award

Patrick Cavalli

Austin Cervasio

Myles Collier

William Jack

Gunner Mullin

Aaryan Goel

George Vicente

Girl Scout Gold Award

Rebekah Atkin

Megan Swirsding

Girl Scout Silver Award

Alix Anis

Nora Sidorski

February 15-16: 2nd Collection for the Care of Aging & Retired Priests of the Archdiocese

Your generosity to this collection expresses your gratitude for the many blessings received through the ministry of priests. Through your continued kindness we can be assured that they will be watched over and cared for in their retirement.

These priests reside at Villa St. Joseph in Darby, Regina Coeli in Warminster, and various other health care facilities where they continue to carry a message of hope to all by their lives of prayer and sacrifice offered for the people of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. They now depend on you for your prayers and support. Thank you!

My friends in Christ:

Update on the Parish Stewardship Appeal

We have completed the first quarter of Sunday collections since we kicked off the Stewardship Appeal (October 2019) for our parish. In the initial letter that I sent to you in October, I asked you to help us, if possible, by increasing your weekly donation. I want you to know that many of our parishioners responded very generously to this request. The average weekly increase in our Sunday collections has been $800.00.

If this weekly increase in the Sunday collections remains constant going forward, it will help the parish to come close to achieving a balanced operating budget for this fiscal year. While the Parish Finance Council works responsibly to prepare and oversee a balanced parish budget, we have experienced, just as some of you have, some significant unanticipated expenses this year, both for the education center and the parish. Unfortunately, we have very little in reserves to cover these additional expenditures. I have worked hard to ensure that we do not spend more that we bring in, so that we do not fall back into deficit spending.

Please know how grateful I am to so many of you who were able to increase their contribution, thereby helping the parish to remain financially stable. I am forever grateful for the generosity of all of our parishioners.

First Reconciliation

Please join me in congratulating our second grade children who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time this weekend, Saturday, February 8th. They were so excited to receive God’s mercy and forgiveness for the first time in this beautiful Sacrament. We were blessed to have a large number of priests, who were available for our children and their parents. I also want to thank Sister Elizabeth and our second grade teachers and Mrs. Rawski and our second grade catechists, who prepared our children so well for this special sacramental celebration of God’s mercy.

Pastor’s Column February 9, 2020

Bulletin Submission Schedule February 23 due: Wed. February 12 (10am)

March 1 due: Wed. February 19 (10am)

God bless!

Monsignor Francis W. Beach, Pastor

Congratulations to our St. Jude students attending area Catholic high schools recognized

for their outstanding academic success!

Gwynedd Mercy Academy

1st Honors Brynn Ferns Kira Kawczynski Kalie Mogg Jacquelyn Wells Morgan Hynes Jessica Lelli Trinity Meehan

Mount St. Joseph Academy 1st Honors Christianna Johnsson

2nd Honors Sophia Brigidi Margaret Danchak

Villa Joseph Marie High Honors Emily Bruni Alexandra Coffey Allison DeFriece Katherin Bruni

“The Jude Crew”

2020 got off to a quick start for the newly formed St. Jude High School Youth Group, christened "the Jude Crew." This ministry is designed to help members develop a deeper understanding of their faith in a fun, informal environment and offers fun events along with spiritual growth.

The Jude Crew meets every 2nd Sunday of the month at 1:00pm in the Education Center library. If you know any high school students who would be interested, contact Fr. Dave at the rectory: [email protected], 215-822-0179, or Deacon Tim: [email protected], 215-518-1613.

More details as well as pictures of our trips to the ice skating rink and escape room on our web page: stjudechalfont.org/st-jude-youth-group

2nd Honors Grace Hirschmann Melanie McGill Margaret Fluehr Helen Perry

NEWS FROM ST. JUDE SCHOOL

Our parish children received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the fir st time on Saturday, February 8th. May the gift of God's grace in the sacrament of forgiveness and peace be a spiritual treasure for them and their families all the days of their lives.

Congratulations to our 7th and 8th graders for an outstanding job on the annual Patriot's Pen Writing Contest sponsored by the VFW Post 3258. This year's topic was "What Makes America Great." We are proud to announce the top three winning essayists: Nina Zoglio, 1st Place; CJ Mersky, 2nd Place; Courtney Dienna, 3rd Place. Veterans from the Post presented the awards to the students at an assembly during Catholic Schools Week. We are St. Jude Proud!

Our super-scientists in 7th and 8th grade are preparing the final stages of their Science Research projects, which they will present at the Delaware Valley science University Science Research competition in March. Best wishes to all entering the annual competition!

Registration for new students for the 2020-2021 academic year is now open. Classes are available for Preschool, PreK, and grades 1-8. Please call Pat Kerwin to arrange a tour or shadow day or for more information. 215-822-9225 x 251.

Don’t Miss this very important Parish Mission.

Invite friends and family! Visit our web page stjudechalfont.org/parish-presentations for details.

St. Jude School, 2019

School of Distinction

DANUBE RIVER CRUISE AND 2020 PASSION PLAY

Monsignor Francis Beach and a group of priests from Philadelphia invite you to join them from July 10-21, 2020 for a deluxe Danube River cruise on Emerald Sun, with extension to attend the Passion Play.

Information Night and Social on Monday, February 24 at 7 PM at St. Mary Center Community Room, 701 Lans-dale Avenue, Lansdale (enter through main entrance be-hind Mary statue). In the event of inclement weather, call 215-469-1505 on meeting day for an update; snow date is Monday, March 2.

For more information, contact Susan or Rebecca at Se-lect International (800-842-4842; [email protected]) or visit www.selectinternationaltours.com.

DON’T MISS THIS MONTH’S DINE & DONATE!

When: Sunday, February 9 from 4-8pm

Where: Panera Bread, Airport Square in North Wales

Donation: 20% to St. Jude School when you tell them

Yummy food, help St. Jude - it’s a WIN-WIN!

Join us for the 2020 St. Jude

Saint Patrick’s Day Party

Saturday, March 7 from 7-11pm

Music by Celtic Pride

Come enjoy a fun night with

friends, good food, cold beer and great music.

Chances to win a 50/50 and other

exciting raffle gifts!

$40.00 per person Special table reservations available

Visit our website for details and to save your seat TODAY!

stjudechalfont.org/st-patricks-day-party Volunteers and raffle donations needed to make this party a huge success again this year!

Contact: Ed Molloy: [email protected] or 267-895-5968 Charlie Gross: [email protected] or 215-527-7285

Proceeds benefit Saint Jude School Must be at least 21 years old to attend

ST . JUDE SENIORS

Monthly Luncheon: February 4 - Zoto's Restaurant, 12 - 3:00 PM. Doors open at Noon, Lunch served at 12:30. Please call Rachela Player 215-822-8061 if you would like to attend, since we have to tell them how many will be there that day.

Lunch Bunch: 12:30 PM February 19th will be at the New Britain Inn, 376 West Butler Ave New Britain. Please call Rachela Player 215-822-8061 if you would like to attend, since we have to tell them how many will be there that day.

Trips: Our next tr ip is to see Andy Cooney's "Irish Cabaret" at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Cost is $94 and includes transportation, meal, show and all gratuities. Bus leaves at 9:45 AM and returns at 4:30 PM. Payment is due by February 1. Send checks ASAP made out to SJSC to Sheila Cunningham, 16 Birchwood Circle, Chalfont, PA 18914. For more info, call Sheila at 215-822-3959.

We welcome young married couples in their 20s and 30s to join us in our new group! We’ll relax, enjoy refresh-ments, and discuss various topics important to couples so we can be strengthened in our marriages, friendships, and faith.

First Meeting: Thursday February 13 at 6:30pm

For more details and location, contact: Ricardo & Tina Ferreira: [email protected] Or visit our website: stjudechalfont.org/young-married-couples

Join us for Symbolon II Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 26 at 7:00pm

Beautifully shot from locations around the world, Symbolon: Knowing the Faith explains the essentials of the Catholic Faith in a way that will inform our minds and inspire our hearts.

Visit our web page for more details and to register: stjudechalfont.org/adult-studies-2

Or contact Lori Rawski: [email protected] or 215-822-9225 ext 234

(Attendance at Symbolon I is not a preprequisite.)

Next Meeting: here at St. Jude

February 11 from 7:00 to 8:30

Join us for an evening of prayer, planning, fellowship, and collaboration

AFIRE is a faith-based designed to bring healing, hope, resources, advocacy, and transformational action to families and communities struggling with addiction.

All are welcome to join the AFIRE community for sharing and collaboration at our monthly gatherings, held the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30PM.

www.apeopleafire.org

Retrouvaille for Stressed or Troubled Marriages Friday-Sunday, Feb 21-23, 2020

A healing program that offers help to couples who are experiencing loneliness, boredom, misery, or frustration in their marriage. Retrouvaille offers hope that it is not too late. Thousands of marriages have been healed through Retrouvaille.

Location: Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA More info: https://www.helpourmarriage.org/ Or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230 All inquiries strictly confidential.

High School C&S: Feb. 22-23, 2020; Mar. 14-15, 2020

Post-High School C&S: Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2020; April 24-26, 2020

For more information or to register: heedthecall.org/come-see-weekend/

Upcoming events in the region

The Role of the Church in the Public Policy Arena

Does the Church have a place in public life? Join us for

an interactive panel discussion. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel,

Doylestown, Saturday, February 22, 2020

9:00 -11:45am, St. Mary’s Hall. Register by Feb. 17:

215-262-0804 or [email protected]

“The Life of Father John Nguyen”

Learn about the remarkable life story of Father John

Nguyen and explore his journey from Vietnam to his

grace-filled vocation to the priesthood.

February 18, 7pm, St. Maria Goretti, Hatfield.

For more details: [email protected]

or 215-721-0199 (Ext. 202) Free event.

The Philadelphia Senatus invites you to Marian Day

Continental breakfast, Mass, talks, lunch, holy hour.

March 7, St. Helena’s, Blue Bell. RSVP by Feb. 15:

[email protected] or 215-499-7841. $15 donation.

Women Today Leading Tomorrow: A Symposium on Empowerment for Women Symposium designed to educate young women about opportunities for representation and leadership in all ca-reer sectors; empower participants to pursue or continue on a path of leadership; and encourage a multi-generational support. Presentations offer a Catholic per-spective. Saturday, February 22, 2020, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Villa Joseph Marie High School, Holland Register by Feb. 17 at www.vjmhs.org/WTLT

Our Lady of Mount Car-mel’s own State Street Players presents skits that will have you roll-ing in the aisles and fa-miliar songs that will have you singing along. Join us!

Show Dates: Fr i/Sat, March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21. For More Info: [email protected] or 215-345-0339 Ticket Orders: www.statestreetplayers.com

Lansdale Catholic Beef & Beer Saturday, Feb 29th

Lansdale Catholic High School is holding a Beef & Beer for Parents, Alumni and

friends with proceeds supporting all the student athletes. It is being held at the school from 7-10pm with a buffet dinner (beer & wine), live music, and dancing. Make your reservation online at https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=JaLTfY.

For additional information contact [email protected]

The Bucks County Regional Kairos Retreat

Feb. 28—Mar. 1

This 3 day retreat for Jr. & Sr. Students from

parishes throughout Bucks County, modeled

after the Kairos retreats that most Archdio-

cesean high school's run, is a phenomenal and

life-changing experience for the young men and women

as they journey through this crucial stage in their lives.

Please contact us ASAP to join this year’s retreat!

Maritza Kelly, Youth Minister, St. Bede Church 215-

357-5113, [email protected]