Saint Matthias Parish · 8/30/2015  · Saint Matthias Parish 128 Bryn Mawr Avenue Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004 Website: Email: [email protected] Founded 1906 Rectory:

Saint Matthias Parish

128 Bryn Mawr Avenue Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004

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Founded 1906

R e c t o r y : 6 1 0 - 6 6 4 - 0 2 0 7 F a x : 6 1 0 - 6 6 4 - 3 5 5 9 Parish Religious Education Office and Youth Office: 610-664-1942

Mass Schedule 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 at 4:15 PM, also by appointment ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Reverend Monsignor Gerard C. Mesure, Pastor Parish Business Manager: John Yura

Reverend John A. McGinnis, Retired Priest Director of Parish Outreach: Peggy Haley

Deacon Michael J. Kubiak Director of Liturgical Music: Berthilla Wiscount

Brandon M. Artman, Seminarian Coordinator of Religious Education: Peggy Haley

Director of Youth/Young Adult Ministry: Katie Bryson _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to Saint Matthias Parish! Please see

Monsignor and register at the Rectory after any weekend Mass. Additional

information about registering at Saint Matthias Parish may be found on our

website.

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: The office staff is available for business matters

Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

APPOINTMENTS: You are asked to arrange an appointment in advance by

telephone with the Priest you wish to see.

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

The Parish Priests will be happy to visit any Parishioner who is hospitalized.

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 Pastor

at least six months before the date of the Wedding. Pre-Cana instructions are

required. Weddings may be scheduled on Saturdays between 10:00 a.m. and

2:00 p.m., or on Friday evenings.

“Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.”

A U G U S T 3 0 , 2 0 1 5 – T W E N T Y - S E C O N D S U N D A Y I N O R D I N A R Y T I M E

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August 30, 2015 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday, August 29, 2015 – Vigil, Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 Chrystina Zydzik

Sunday, August 30, 2015 – Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time *8:30 In Memory of John & Claire Koegler 10:30 For Our Parishioners 7:00 Eugene Doebley

Monday, August 31, 2015 – Weekday 7:30 Sr. Marie Noel – 60th Jubilee

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 – Weekday 7:30 Agnes Dixon & Jim Tuckett

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 – Weekday 7:30 Sr. Maureen B. McCann – 60th Jubilee

Thursday, Septmeber 3, 2015 – St. Gregory the Great 7:30 Sr. Mary Christella Mitchell – 60th Jubilee

Friday, September 4, 2015 – Weekday 7:30 Bill DelGross

Saturday, September 5, 2015 – Weekday

8:00 Sr. Jean Streibig – 60th Jubilee 5:00 Special Intentions of Madelyne Burdo Fitzgerald

Sunday, September 6, 2015 – Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 For Our Parishioners 10:30 Ray & Roxanne Nepomuceno 7:00 Joseph McCreavy

*Extraordinary support through the Saint Matthias Day Program

Next Monday, September 7, is Labor Day. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM instead of 7:30 AM.

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, and Special Intention.

H.O.P.E. – Helping Other People Enthusiastically H.O.P.E. volunteers assist fellow Parishioners by providing transportation to doctors’ offices, banks, and supermarkets. The Captain for August 31 – September 6 is Marisa Fuscaro: 610-664-8564.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Carmel Bane, Joseph Butler, Tom Hennessey, Jr., Marie D. Fratini, Martha Eckert, Richard Knorr, Stephen Williams, Ryan Williams, Wyn Marino, Thomas Liciardella, Jeanne Glick, Nita Dransfield, Anthony Massini, Louise Rascioli, Paul Snyder, Joe Casino, Irma Bates, Mary Takacs, John Lynch, Dorothy Rubincam, Eugene Scotti, Catherine O’Connor, Tom Klemick, Alec Boult, Frank Diebold, Louise Grato, Bernie, Katherine, Jordan Damas, John DiVivo, Baby Michael Anthony

Siniscalchi, Mary Rowland, Joan Grzeskowiak, Gerry Gregory, Roger & Lelene Lifleur, Josette Brun, Eleanor Kuhl, Joe Campopiano, Fran Cravereo, Jim Cassalia, Hannah D’Agosta, Jacqueline Gregory, Christine Ambrose, Lorraine Beaulieu, Dr. Joan Hurlock, Theresa Jandrositz, Raymond Sullivan, Rev. Thomas Wheeler, SJ, Thomas Melone, Maryhelen Hogan, Thomas O’Connor, Jr., Dante Scott, Gerard Hilard, Gabriel Minders, Chadd Kraus, Sr. Rita Powell, Elizabeth Ann Fergione, Bill Duffy, and Carol Fautsch. We also pray for those served by our Parish in Inglis House and Bala Nursing Home. If you wish to have someone’s name added to our prayer list, please call the Rectory. Kindly notify the Rectory when a name should be removed from the Sick List.

MEMBERS OF THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Heidi Anderson, Pat Black, Ethan Boldt, Tom Bruner, Katherine Bryson (ex-officio), Maggie Duffy, Peggy Haley (ex-officio), Ross Holgado, Ray Nepomuceno, Mark Rooney, Peggy Saeger (Secretary), John Yura (ex-officio), H. Nelson Keyser III (Finance Council representative), Mike Utkus, Berthilla Wiscount (ex-officio).

Sacrificial Giving ~ Stewardship

Collection for August 22/23: $ 6,781

Catholic University Collection (August 22/23): $ 514

YTD ’14: $ 38,993.56 YTD ’15: $ 39,198.31

Thank you for your continued sacrificial generosity!

Order your

World Meeting of Families Philadelphia 2015 Gear Today!

Check out over 200 items available in the WMF store. shop.worldmeeting2015.org

Our St. Matthias Parish discount code for is 20SMBCSEPT

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Parish Religious Education Program (PREP)

Classes resume Sunday, September 13th

Welcoming children who enter K in September

PREP continues through Grade 8

REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE AT

ALL CHURCH ENTRANCES

Any parish child (6th and 7th grade) who has

not received the Sacrament of Confirmation

and attends a private or Cathlic school,

please contact Peggy at the Rectory ASAP.

The Sacrmanet of Confirmation takes

place in the child’s home parish.

Peggy Haley: 610-664-0207

or [email protected]

Volunteers teachers and teachers’ aides are needed at

PREP/CCD classes, which take place on Sundays from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. If you are interested in sharing of your time and talent to help build the

religious foundations of our young people, please contact Peggy Haley.

Schedule for Pope Francis’ Visit

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 9:30 a.m.: Private arrival, PHL International Airport 10:30 a.m.: Mass with Pope Francis in the Cathedral

Afternoon: Seminarians of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary greet Pope Francis at the front steps of the seminary 4:45 p.m.: Address by Pope Francis, “We Hold These

Truths …” on the expected themes of religious liberty and immigration, outdoors at Independence Hall

7:30 p.m.: The Festival of Families (Ben Franklin Parkway) Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015

9:15 a.m.: Address to cardinals and bishops attending the World Meeting of Families at St. Martin’s Chapel

at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary 11 a.m.: Visit with prisoners and select families

at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility 4 p.m.: Papal Mass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

7 p.m.: Celebration of the World Meeting of Families for supporters and volunteers at PHL International Airport

7:45 p.m.: Official departure ceremony at airport

Galatians Bible Study Series at Saint Matthias

Paul’s letter to the Galatians speaks

directly to the heart of Christians and addresses the most important question we can ask: “What must we do to be saved?” It speaks of the extraordinary gift of salvation that Jesus has won for us, and how we can unite ourselves to Christ’s redeeming sacrifice.

In this new study by Ascension Press, Galatians: Set Free to Live by Jeff Cavins, learn what it means to have this filial relationship with God the Father, how He honors us as His children, and how we must honor Him as our loving Father.

Join us for Galatians: Set Free to Live, held in the Parish Center beginning Monday, September 14 at 7:00 PM and continuing every Monday night for 8 weeks. For more information or to register, call or text Roxanne at 215-520-2997 or email [email protected].

Saint Matthias

Sunday, September 20

FOR THE START OF OUR FALL ACTIVITIES,

everyone is invited to join us in the parish gym

after the 11:30 AM Mass. We will welcome the

Oblates of Saint Joseph to St. Matthias. You can

have your picture taken with a life-sized image of

Pope Francis. Enjoy some refreshments. There will

also be games for the kids. More info to come!

HELP WANTED!! Many hands make light work!

If you’re interested in helping out, please contact Peggy

Haley at the Rectory.

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“Urban Trinity” Film Screening

On September 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wolfington Teletorium at St. Joseph University’s Mandeville Hall, guests will be able to get a sneak peek at one part of HMP’s three-part “Urban Trinity” documentary, which will premiere at the World Meeting of Families the following week. This part of the film focuses on The Bible Riots of 1844. After the screening, Executive Producer Sam Katz will moderate a discussion about the impact the riots had on Catholic Philadelphia, prompting the formation of the city’s parochial school system and the Philadelphia Police Department, among other developments. Panelists will include Dr. Margaret McGuinness, Vice President of Mission at LaSalle University; Dr. Katie Oxx, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at St. Joe’s; and Dr. Elizabeth Hayes Alvarez, Asst. Professor in Temple University’s Department of Religion.

Admission is $65, but with the code “EARLYBIRD”, registration prior to September 1 is only $50. Info/tickets: www.philly.com/bibleriots.

World Meeting of Families Film Festival

The World Meeting of Families Film Festival will be held September 22 – 25, just before Pope Francis’ arrival. It will be held at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, adding to the many cultural and family-friendly events being planned across the Philadelphia region for the week of the 2015 World Meeting of Families Congress and Papal Visit.

Films set to be shown include, “The Mighty Macs,” the story of the NCAA Champion Immaculata College Women’s Basketball Team, and “Diary of a City Priest,” which tells the story of Father John McNamee and his work at St. Malachy Parish in North Philadelphia. “The Mighty Macs” and “Diary of a City Priest” star Philadelphia-born actors David Boreanaz and David Morse, respectively. Other films to be shown include “The Wizard of Oz,” “Invincible” and M. Night Shyamalan’s “Wide Awake.” The festival will also premiere “Urban Trinity,” a film chronicling the history of Catholicism in Philadelphia, produced by Sam Katz. This film will premiere on September 23 at 8 p.m.

All films will be shown in the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center, with the exception of two films. On September 24, 1,400 high school students from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia will gather at Congregation Rodeph Shalom for a special screening of the Academy-Award winning film, “Schindler’s List.” On the evening of September 25, an outdoor screening of the popular Sing-a-Long version of “The Sound of Music” will be held. Information: www.WorldMeeting2015.org.

September 22-27, 2015

Visit

www.WorldMeeting2015.org See the conference line-up, including speakers,

sessions, and conference schedule, and register. Read about the transportation plan. Learn about the events taking place throughout the

week. See prayers and learn about the WMOF saints. Learn about volunteering. More than 10,000

volunteers are needed to help with this historic event!

Host a family. You can open your home to host a family or individual.

Learn more about the many WMOF-related events for locals and visitors alike, such as the Vatican Museums exhibit at the Franklin Institute, and a large mural at St. Malachy’s School that is part of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program.

Shop for WMOF merchandise.

Those without internet access may call 215-587-3661. CYO Sports for Fall, 2015

Online registration information for all CYO sports can be found at

https://leagueathletics.com/Default.asp?org=smsnarberth.org. Field Hockey

(gr. 5/6 and 7/8), Football (gr. 5/6 and 7/8), and Cross Country (gr. 1-8, boys and girls). For additional information, please contact Jim McNulty at [email protected] or 610-389-0824.

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The Abbey Faith and Music Festival, at Daylesford

Abbey in Paoli on September 19th, is a response to

the repeated call of our Church for a “New

Evangelization”. This festival will be a day for

Catholics of all ages to celebrate the truth and beauty

of our faith and to experience the power of up-lifting,

Christ-centered music to unite us more closely with

God and one another. This extraordinary day will

include speakers, music, food, Holy Mass, the

Sacrament of Reconciliation, ending with candlelight

Eucharistic Adoration. Visit TheAbbeyFest.com!

Are you interested in becoming Catholic?

Are you an adult Catholic who was never confirmed?

Would you like to learn more about the Faith?

In October we will be starting a series of sessions to

explore our Catholic Faith. If you are interested in

learning more about these classes, please contact

Msgr. Mesure. Also, if you know anyone in your family

or in the neighborhood that might be interested,

please encourage him or her to attend.

Preparing in Lower Merion Township

for the Papal Visit

There are a number of ways you can stay

informed about the impact of the Pope’s visit on our

community. Lower Merion Township has created a

webpage that will serve as a central hub for the road

closing information and other things Township

residents need to know in order to prepare. You’ll

find it at: http://www.lowermerion.org/Index.aspx?

page=1411. Some useful documents have already

been posted on this webpage.

Messages regarding the Pope’s visit, such as

road closures and possible emergencies, will be sent

out via the Township’s Blackboard Connect phone

and message service. If you haven’t signed up yet,

visit https://lowermerionalert.bbcportal.com for the

Township Community Alert Portal (or access it

through a button on the Township web

site, www.lowermerion.org), and click on “Sign Me

Up!” in the lower right corner. Even if you already

receive Blackboard Connect messages at home, you

can add a cell phone and receive text messages, or

receive email alerts, or all of the above.

Other options for staying informed about the

Pope’s visit (and other Township news) include:

– “Liking” the Township’s Facebook page

(http://bit.ly/LMonFacebook)

– Following the Township on Twitter

(@LowerMerionTwp)

– Watching the LMTV channel

(Comcast channel 7/Verizon channel 37)

– Signing up to receive email notices about

Township news & events by visiting the following:

http://www.lowermerion.org/Index.aspx?page=227

Here’s one more resource you can

consult: Philly.com’s Papal visit FAQ page. The

link is http://bit.ly/PhillyDotCom-PopeFAQ.

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St. Matthias Parish will be hosting a clothing drive to

benefit The Society of St. Vincent de Paul this

Saturday, September 5, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be using the

services of GreenDrop to support their clothing drive.

Look for the GreenDrop truck in the church parking lot

where an attendant will be available to assist you with

your donations. Please place your donations of usable

men's, women's and children's clothing in plastic bags

or boxes. Household items such as: kitchenware,

games/toys, small appliances under 50 pounds,

electronics, sporting goods, books, CDs & videos are

also accepted. Unfortunately, furniture, large

appliances, TVs or computer monitors cannot be

accepted. For a full list of acceptable items visit

www.gogreendrop.com.

Are you interested in becoming Catholic?

Are you an adult Catholic who was never confirmed?

Would you like to learn more about the Faith?

In October we will be starting a series of sessions to

explore our Catholic Faith. If you are interested in

learning more about these classes, please contact

Msgr. Mesure. Also, if you know anyone in your family

or in the neighborhood that might be interested,

please encourage him or her to attend.

Dear Monsignor Mesure and Parishioners of Saint Matthias,

On behalf of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, especially those serving in the foreign missions, I would like to thank you for the kind assistance given to us during our recent mission appeals.

Your openness to our needs and your gracious response fill us with gratitude. We assure you of our prayers, and ask that you continue to remember us as well. It has been a privilege to be among you, sharing something of the riches of Christ. In the Heart of Christ, Leslye Wiesbrock Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Mission Co-Op

Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary IHM Sisters' Night

Friday, September 18, 2015

6-9 PM Villa Maria House of Studies

Immaculata, PA Young women (16-35) are invited to share informally with the IHM Sisters. The evening offers the opportunity for sharing a meal, enjoying social time and praying together. For more information, please contact Sr. Helen Miriam, IHM, at 610-889-1553, ext. 1974 or email [email protected].

IHM Sisters Oktoberfest

The Camilla Hall Oktoberfest will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 10AM to 3PM on the grounds of Camilla Hall. Join us for “Something Old, Something New – IHM Spirit through and through” including delicious food, white elephant sale, entertainment, children’s games, crafts and more! Proceeds benefit Camilla Hall Nursing Home for the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM). Camilla Hall Nursing Home is located 20 miles west of Philadelphia, south of the intersection of Routes 30 and 352, between Paoli and Exton.

Help serve the isolated homebound of

our community by providing home-cooked

meals. Please pick up trays (found in the Church

vestibules) and return filled trays that have been

frozen to the freezer on the back porch of the

Rectory. Volunteers from Aid for Friends deliver the

meals to needy shut-ins. Thank you for your help!