Saint Cecilia Church Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019 Sept 22 “No servant can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and mammon.” MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Vigil 5:00pm (Saturday) 6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00am Monday thru Friday 6:30 and 8:30 am Saturday 8:30 am Holy Days of Obligation 6:30am, 8:30am, 10:30am & 6:00pm Rectory Office Hours Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (closed 12:00-1:00pm) Closed on Holy Days of Obligation PASTOR Reverend Charles E. Bonner PASTOR EMERITUS Reverend Msgr. Francis X. Dreger PAROCHIAL VICAR Reverend Robert Lucas PERMANENT DEACON Deacon Patrick Diamond PRINCIPAL Sister Jane Mary Carr, IHM VICE PRINCIPAL Sister Joan Felicia O’Reilly, IHM
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Saint Cecilia Church Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2019 Sept 22
“No servant can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and mammon.”
MASS SCHEDULE Sunday
Vigil 5:00pm (Saturday) 6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00am
Monday thru Friday 6:30 and 8:30 am
Saturday 8:30 am
Holy Days of Obligation 6:30am, 8:30am, 10:30am & 6:00pm
Rectory Office Hours Monday – Friday
8:30am to 4:30pm (closed 12:00-1:00pm) Closed on Holy Days of Obligation
PASTOR Reverend Charles E. Bonner
PASTOR EMERITUS Reverend Msgr. Francis X. Dreger
PAROCHIAL VICAR Reverend Robert Lucas PERMANENT DEACON Deacon Patrick Diamond
PRINCIPAL Sister Jane Mary Carr, IHM
VICE PRINCIPAL Sister Joan Felicia O’Reilly, IHM
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OFFICES Rectory 215.725.1240 Eleanor Kerwick Business 215.725.1240 Susan Wagner PREP 215.725.2821 Marcia Mason School 215.725.8588 Bobbie Mitchell Tuition 215.725.2201 Lisa Hnat Fax 215.725.2130 Website: www.stceciliafc.org CYO Facebook: Saint Cecilia Catholic Youth Organization
SACRAMENTS Baptism First three Sundays of the month at 12:15pm. Arrange-ments must be made at least two weeks prior to the Bap-tism. Attendance at a Pre-Jordan class is required for first time parents. Please pre-register for class by contacting the Rectory at 215-725-1240. Marriage Couples must contact a priest at least six months prior to the wedding. Reconciliation Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:00PM Homebound Visitation Please contact the Rectory.
Saint Cecilia Church 535 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111
IHM Sisters Selling Chances Our IHM Sisters will be selling chances outside of Church the weekend of September 28-29. A gentle reminder to bring some address labels to save time. Proceeds benefit Camilla Hall. We are so grateful for your continued support. As always, you are re-membered in our prayers.
RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults This program is for adults who would like to become full participating members of the Catholic Church. RCIA is for you if - - -
You are of another faith and wish to convert to Catholicism. You were baptized in another Christian denomination and wish to become a member of the Catholic faith. You were baptized in the Catholic Church and never received the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
If you or someone you know would like more information or would like to join us and learn more, please call the rectory at 215-725-1240. Classes will be starting in Oc-tober.
The RCIA Team is looking for additional members to join our team. If you are interested, please con-tact the rectory. We meet every Tuesday at 7:00pm at St. Cecilia.
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 22, 2019
FOCUS: Jesus instructs us to serve only one master.
Many things compete for our attention on a daily ba-sis. Some of the things we do, we do in light of our faith and in the service of God; other things may draw us away from both. Jesus exhorts us to pay attention to our actions and our motives, for we cannot serve both God and the things of this world. LITURGY OF THE WORD: From the prophet Amos comes a warning to the people of the Northern Kingdom of Israel that God sees those who take ad-vantage of or mistreat the poor and needy, and he will not forget a thing they have done. In Paul’s Letter to Timothy, he asks for prayers for those in authority—that they be pleasing to the Lord. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the dishonest steward, and says that a person must be trustworthy in matters big and small. For no one can serve both God and mam-mon. REFLECTION: Being a follower of Jesus is not a part time job, or a side occupation – it is a full time commitment and covers all aspects of our lives, not just what we commonly call our "spiritual lives." Upon hearing the challenge of today’s gospel, to be faithful in all parts of our lives, we ask:
What is my fundamental and total identity: is it being a Christian?
Then how can I put that into practice at all times and in all places?
2020 Mass Book Request sheets for announced Masses will be avail-able in the church and rectory beginning next week-end. Completed forms should be returned begin-ning Tuesday, October 15th at 8:30am. No forms will be accepted before this date.
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Mass Schedule For Weekend—September 28 & 29
Saturday Celebrant: Father Bonner 5:00pm Lector: Barbara Hee Altar Servers: Spencer Lavelle, Brian Raskauskas 6:30am Celebrant: Father Lucas Lector: Theresa Kuhar 8:00am Celebrant: Father Lucas Lector: Madeleine Litka Altar Servers: Nicholas Migatz, Haley Miller 9:30am Celebrant: Father Bonner Lector: Rita Malfara Altar Servers: Celia Braccia, Mia Braccia 11:00am Celebrant: Father Bonner Lector: Richard McIvor Altar Servers: Daniel Barr, Robert Gaynor
Aid For Friends Our client-friends really look forward to your home cooked meals. You can help by setting aside an extra portion of your meal, freezing it in the trays we provide, and bringing it to the freezer. They also enjoy break-fast bags. For info on how you can help, please call Bernadette O’Donnell at 215-379-3448 or visit the web-site at www.aidforfriends.org.
Rosary Project for Africa If you have extra rosaries and would like to participate in this project, please place them in the box in the back of church. These rosaries will be sent to Africa. Thank you.
Bible Study Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues
This is Bishop Robert Barron’s study on sin and virtue. The aim is to increase understanding, promote reflection, and en-courage practical action. You will need to bring both your Bible and Catechism.
9 classes to be held Monday evenings from 7 to 8:30 PM in St. Cecilia’s Auditorium
Charismatic Prayer Group Do you have an immediate prayer need or can you offer the gift of prayer? The ‘People of Love’ Prayer Group meets every Monday even-ing at 7:30pm in the Cecilian Room. You are always welcome to join us and renew your Spirit.
40 Days for Life Beginning Sept. 25 and ending Nov. 3, our community will join with many other cities participating in the 40 Days for Life. We are asked to pray peacefully outside of the Planned Parenthood at 12th & Locust Streets for one hour from 8:00am until 5:00pm. The day set aside for St. Cecilia Parish is Tuesday, October 1. You are welcome to join us that day. No one will be there alone. Last year, a young abortion-minded girl changed her mind because people from our parish were there! Sign-up sheets are in church or you may call Regina at 267-408-9023.
Congratulations to our newly Married Couple
Michael Forsythe & Bridget Gonzalez
Senior Citizen News St. Cecilia Senior Citizens hold their meetings on Thursdays in the Auditorium from 10:00am to 2:00pm. We offer guest speakers, entertainment, special occa-sion lunches, trips, bingo, and 50/50. New members (ages 50+) are always welcome to join and you can bring a friend. St. William Seniors will meet temporarily at Rhawn-hurst Presbyterian Church (Napfle & Loretta Aves) on Sept. 25; Oct. 9, 23; Nov. 13 from 12:00 to 3:00pm. Doors will open at 11:30am. 215-725-1240 (St. Cecilia Seniors) 267-210-1524 (Ro McElroy—St. William Seniors)
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St. Cecilia Grade School Class of 1969 It’s our 50th reunion and we are planning a party for Saturday, October 12th (7:00-10:00pm) at Gallo’s Seafood. For reservations contact Colleen James Matysik (267-251-6693) or [email protected] or Joe McCloskey at [email protected]. For info and updates, visit our Facebook page: St Cecilia School Class of 1969 50th Reunion
St. Cecilia presents Talent Contest Act II
October 5, 2019 7:00-10:30pm St. Cecilia Auditorium
Tickets are now on sale $10
To order tickets, contact Mary at 215-287-2792 or via email at [email protected]. Doors will open at 6:15pm. Bring your own food and bever-age. We will have soda, water and snacks for sale. There will be lots of great talent competing. Last year was a huge hit. Don’t miss out this year. Get your tickets today!
A Time of Grace—Retreat National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia (1166 S. Broad St.) welcomes Fr. Michael Sullivan, OSA and you to participate in four consecutive eve-nings of exuberant preaching and thoughtful con-sideration of our role as Catholics in the church and the world today. Each evening begins at 7:00pm in the Upper Shrine. Sunday, Oct. 6: To Be Born Again Monday, Oct. 7: The Healing Love of Jesus Tuesday, Oct. 8: The Call to be Church Wednesday, Oct. 9: Our Response to the Call
IHM Sisters Oktoberfest The annual Oktoberfest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10:00am to 3:00pm on the grounds of Camilla Hall, located at 100 Maxis Drive, Malvern, PA.
Join us for a fun-filled day of delicious food, crafts, children’s games, white elephant flea market, and entertainment. Pro-ceeds benefit Camilla Hall Nursing Home for the Sisters. We are grateful for your help and support! Be sure of our pray-ers for you and your parish community.
“Three Cups of Tea” You are welcome to the Spark Transformation Center at the Provincialate of the Holy Redeemer Sisters (521 Moredon Road) on Saturday, Oct. 5th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. ‘Three Cups of Tea’ is hospitality as an evangelical option. The pre-senter is Clare D’Auria, OSF. Cost is $30 and includes lunch. For more info, contact Helen (215-659-1499) or Rosemary (215-947-2780).
Girl Scout Recruitment Night September 25, 2019
6:30—8:00pm St. Cecilia School Cafeteria
SCOUTING PROGRAMS Join Cub Scouts
Cub Scout Pack 290 is actively recruiting first to fifth graders to join our Pack. Come visit us on Thursday nights at 7:00pm in St. Cecilia School’s Cafeteria. The first meeting of the year will be September 26. You are welcome to stop by and see what we are all about. For more info contact [email protected].
Giving Tree Program at St. Cecilia We are looking for someone to take over the Giv-ing Tree Program that helps those less fortunate during the Christmas holidays. If interested, please call Judi at 215-725-0903. We can meet and dis-cuss all the details.
11 Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Medical Mission Sisters are hosting a pilgrimage to the Holy Land on December 8-18, 2019. Cost is $3599 which in-cludes round trip air fare, first class hotels, private deluxe motor coach and meals. For info call Karol Devitt at 215-742-6100 x135 or email [email protected].
18th Annual Silent Auction & Dinner The Baby’s Breath Crisis Pregnancy Center’s 18th annual will be held Saturday, Oct. 26 (6:30pm) at the Crowne Plaza in King of Prussia. Auction fea-tures vacations, tickets to Phillies & Flyers, restau-rants, gift baskets & more. Tickets are $70. Con-tact Kim Granito at 610-792-0737 or email her at [email protected].
Pre-Cana at St. Cecilia The next Pre-Cana class offered by the St. Cecilia Pre-Cana team will be held on Saturday, November 2, at the Medical Missions Sisters on Pine Road. All engaged couples who will marry in the Catholic Church need to attend a Pre-Cana class prior to the wedding. The day will begin at 9am and conclude with the 5pm Sunday Vigil at St. Cecilia Church. Prior reservation is necessary, so contact the rectory at 215-725-1240 to register and to learn more details.
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Pray For Our Troops Jason Showmaker (Navy) Mark Strecker (Navy) Michael D’Antonio (Air Force) Sean Lay (Army) Brian A. Mason (Army) Thomas Mitchell (Army)
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Here & There Mass for Cancer Survivors
St. Bernard Church—Saturday, Oct. 5 (5:00pm) Survivors, caregivers, family members, and those still
undergoing treatment are welcome.
Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster Miracle of Christmas - Friday, Dec. 13
$135 incl. bus, buffet lunch, show, tips and snacks Depart Fox Chase 10:00am; Return app. 8:30pm
Contact Judi 215-725-0903
86th Annual Pulaski Day Parade Sunday, Oct. 6 on Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Reviewing stand at Logan Circle (19th & Pkwy) Begins at Noon - free seating - Info: 215-922-1700
Designer Bag Bingo
St. Bernard’s hosting on Sunday, Oct. 13 Cannstatter’s Volkfest (9130 Academy Rd.) $40 includes buffet, beer, wine, soda, bingo
Clothing, furniture, decorative items, jewelry Sponsored by La Salle Mothers’ Club
610-608-2950
Nazareth Academy High School 8th grade entrance/scholarship exam Saturday, Nov. 2 (7:45am-12:00pm)
Register at NazarethAcademyHS.org/EntranceExam 215-268-1026
Mount St. Joseph Academy
Open House—Oct. 6 (12:00-3:00pm) Scholarship/Entrance Exam—Oct. 19 (8:00am)
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Bereavement Support Group Lambie Funeral Home located at 8000 Rowland Avenue (Rhawn & Rowland) invites you to join us from 6:30 to 8:00pm. October 2—The Tasks of Grief November 6—Help for the Holidays December 4—Continuing Bonds These sessions are facilitated by Deborah Gawthrop who has her degree in Counseling Psychology and is a certified Grief Management Specialist.
St. Cecilia Church presents ‘Shades of Ireland’ trip by Collette Travel
DATES: November 4-13, 2020 COST: $3,149 (discounted double rate) includes round trip air, deluxe coach in Ireland, 13 meals, first class hotels including Cabra Castle the last night. MTG: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019—7:00pm St. Cecilia School lower level meeting room Plan to attend the Special Travel Presentation on Nov. 13 and receive an additional discount. For more info contact Judi & Dave at 215-725-0903. RSVP if attending the meeting.
Joseph’s People meeting - Where: St. Albert the Great Parish Ctr. (behind church) When: Thursday, September 26 (7:00-8:30PM) What is the missing link in your career search? Come listen to Todd Richter. He will present programs and options avail-able through CareerLink, including training options, job placement, workshops and specialty programs available to job seekers. Joseph’s People is a FREE organization dedicated to help-ing unemployed and underemployed workers by offering support, guidance, and job counselling services to people of all faiths. For more info, contact us at [email protected]. We always look for volunteers to join our Steering Committee and look to employers who have jobs to offer.
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MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF September 23
MONDAY, September 23 6:30am – Mass of Thanksgiving 8:30am – William & Margaret Lee
TUESDAY, September 24 6:30am – Gertrude Chiccino (15th anniversary) 8:30am – Girard & Carmina Amodei
WEDNESDAY, September 25 6:30am – Patrick Schultz 8:30am – Andrea & Pasqualino Menniti
THURSDAY, September 26 6:30am – Herman Gauss 8:30am – Michael DeVincent (2nd anniversary) & Howard Gilton
FRIDAY, September 27 6:30am – Kyle Peahota 8:30am – Dec’d members Mealey & Bocchicchio Families
SATURDAY, September 28 8:30am – Kovacs Family 5:00pm – Nancy Wehr (3rd anniversary)
Remember Our Sick and Suffering Veronica Klepesky Julia Bastian Rosemary Von Hartleben Lisa Kovacs-Breuer Walter Hnat Ed Lieber Christopher Rodgers Patricia Moore James J. Tobin Mary Schultz Ann Marie Tobin Masgai Margaret Lukacko Charles Friel Meghan Kovacs Joan Marie Reiley John Lawrysk Dolores Hergert Rita Kravitz Maki Turner Marion Gilligan Kirsten Hosack-Edling Janet Fox Helen Flood Stephanie Morgan Chelsea Nashburn-Savery Robert Eppinger James Potts Patricia Staudt Owen Doyle Mary Benson Helen Walsh Paul Golden Esther Sharp Mary Jane Brough Marie Tucci Monica Maye Leo Wuestkamp Stephen Ruczynski Helen Tobin Mike McKee Sue Azzarano Andrew Slivjak Robert Eppinger
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