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Saint George Parish Community
Under the Guidance of the Holy Spirit
22 E. Cooke Avenue, Glenolden, PA 19036 - 610-237-1633 - www.stgeorgeparish.org
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 1, 2015
Then they came to Capernaum,
and on the Sabbath Jesus entered
the synagogue and taught. The
people were astonished at His
teaching, for He taught them as
one having authority and not as
the scribes. In their synagogue was
a man with an unclean spirit; he
cried out, “What have you to do
with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have
you come to destroy us? I know
who you are - the Holy One of
God!” Jesus rebuked him and said,
“Quiet! Come out of him!” The unclean spirit convulsed him and
with a loud cry came out of him.
All were amazed and asked one
another, “What is this: A new
teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and
they obey Him.” His fame spread
everywhere throughout the whole
region of Galilee. Mark 1: 21-18
Presentation of the Lord
On Monday, February 2nd, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, which occurs forty
days after the birth of Jesus and is also known as Candlemas Day, since the blessing and procession of candles is
included in the liturgy. According to the 1962 Missal of St. John XXIII the Extraordinary Form of the Roman
Rite, this day is referred to as the "Purification of Mary." This is known as a "Christmas feast" since it points
back to the Solemnity of Christmas. Please join us for the 4:00 PM Mass as we celebrate this special Feast Day.
A Prayer for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia in 2015
God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son, and our Savior, you have made us your sons and daughters in the family of the Church. May your grace and love help our families in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel. May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy
Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion and prayer and to always
seek your truth and live in your love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!
Contact Us!
New Parishioners
Godparents
We are pleased to welcome new members to our Parish Community. Please call the Rectory Office at 610-237-1633 to
make an appointment to register and to learn more about our
parish. Students must be registered in the Parish before registering in the Parish Religious Education Program.
Only one godparent is required for Baptism. If two are chosen,
one must be male and one must be female. A godparent must
be a fully initiated Roman Catholic (Baptized, Confirmed and
receiving the Eucharist), at least 16 years of age, if married,
must be married in the Church, and in good standing with the
Church. A baptized non-Catholic Christian may be chosen as a
“Christian Witness” provided there is one Catholic godparent.
A former Catholic may not serve as either a godparent or
Christian witness.
Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the second Sunday of the month at 11:00 AM. Parents seeking baptism for
their child are asked to please call the rectory. Pre-Jordan is
required for parents with a first-born child or parents with
additional children who have not attended within a two-year
period. The next session will be held this Sunday, February
1, 2015. Baptisms will be held on February 8th. Preregistration is required.
Bulletin Articles
Announcements for our Parish Bulletin can be emailed, written
or faxed to the Rectory Office. All articles must be approved by
the pastor. Articles must be received no later than Monday
mornings at 9:00 AM for publication the following Sunday.
Sacrament of Matrimony
R.C.I.A.
Couples planning a wedding are asked to call the rectory at
least one year in advance of the wedding date. Couples are
required to attend the Archdiocesan Marriage and Family Life
Preparation Program.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more
about the Catholic faith, or if you were baptized Catholic but
did not complete your sacraments, please contact Sr. Lorraine
Muglie, SSJ at the Rectory Office at 610-237-1633 to learn
more about our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Program.
Sick or Homebound
In case of serious illness or advanced age, please call the
rectory. Arrangements will be made for the Sacrament of the
Sick and for Holy Communion. If you are going into the hospital and you would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick,
please call the rectory. Also, when you are hospitalized,
please contact the hospital chaplain and our rectory.
Mass Cards
Tree of Life Memorial
Our Parish Food Pantry is available for parishioners and friends
who are in need of a meal but cannot provide one for themselves. If you or a friend needs temporary food assistance,
please contact Mrs. Lynda Batten at 610-237-1633. All calls
are confidential. Donations of non-perishable food items, in
addition to turkeys and hams during the holidays, are always
welcome. Gift cards are also welcome. Donations can be
brought to the Rectory Office Monday thru Friday from 9:00
AM to 5:00 PM.
If you would like to have a leaf or a boulder permanently inscribed in memory of a loved one on the Tree of Life, which
is located to in the vestibule by the chapel, please contact
Mrs. Mary Ann Zeller at 610-237-1633.
Vigil Candles
Vigil Candles, which are located in front of the Blessed
Mother and St. Joseph statues in the front of the church, are
available for your intentions. Small candles are $2 and will
burn for two days. These can be purchased by placing your
donation in an envelope and dropping it in the slot provided
by the candles. Large candles are $150 and will burn for an
entire year. Large candles can be purchased by contacting
Mrs. Mary Ann Zeller at 610-237-1633. A plaque with your
loved ones name will be placed on the candle and it will remain there throughout the year.
Mass cards are available at the Rectory Office. If you would
like to have a Mass celebrated in memory of a deceased loved
one, or for special intentions, please come to the Rectory Office
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Food Pantry
Parishioner Census Records
If you will be moving within the parish or out of the parish, or
if you have a change in phone number or marital status, we
respectfully ask that you contact the Rectory Office so that we
can update your records accordingly.
Parish Staff
Rev. Leo P. Oswald, Pastor
Rev. Martin E. Woodeshick, Pastor Emeritus - Holy Spirit
Rev. Ignatius Marneni, Parochial Vicar (Senior Priest)
Rev. James McBurney, O.S.A., Weekend Assistant
Rev. James McCartney, O.S.A., Weekend Assistant
Mrs. Lynda Batten, Parish/PREP Secretary, Ext. 101
Mrs. Marie Dunleavy, Receptionist, Ext. 113
Mrs. Chris Guidetti, Youth Minister, Ext. 125
Mr. Patrick McCullough, Maintenance, Ext. 104
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Sister Lorraine Muglie, SSJ, Dir. Of Rel. Ed, Ext. 103
Ms. Ruth Trinkle, Receptionist, Ext. 113 (Saturdays)
Mr. Al Zeller, Bingo - 610-532-8271
Mrs. Mary Ann Zeller, Business Manager, Ext. 104
Reflection, Worship and Parish Information
Hours: Monday to Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Phone Number: 610-237-1633
Fax Number: 610-237-9626
Email: [email protected]
Receptionist: Mrs. Marie Dunleavy
Mrs. Patricia Dinan
Ms. Ruth Trinkle (Sat.)
Secretary: Mrs. Lynda J. Batten
Parish Business Manager:
Mrs. Mary Ann Zeller
Director of Liturgy and Music:
Mrs. Patti Scirrotto
Convent
11 E. Lamont Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
Phone Number: 610-237-1633
Office of Religious Education
DRE: Sister Lorraine Muglie, SSJ
Secretary: Mrs. Lynda J. Batten
Phone Number: 610-237-1633
Fax Number: 610-237-9626
Join us on
Altar Servers, Extraordinary
Ministers of Holy Communion
and Readers,
Ushers, and Music Ministry
Mrs. Patti Scirrotto
Bereavement Ministry
Mrs. Mimi Ednie
Bingo Program
Mr. Al Zeller
Holy Name Society
Joe Egan
Legion of Mary
Theresa Murray
Ministry Outreach Program
Lynda Batten
R.C.I.A.
Sister Lorraine Muglie, SSJ
Youth Group
Mrs. Christine Guidetti
Rite of Reconciliation
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Saturday
afternoons
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM 1st Sunday of the month
at the Holy Spirit Worship Site or by appointment
Care of the Sick
Please contact the Rectory Office in the event of
sickness or hospitalization.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Thursday 6:30 PM - Sept. to Easter
Baptism
Second Sunday of the month at 11:00 AM
Please call the Rectory Office for an appointment
to schedule a Baptism and Baptism Preparation
(Pre-Jordan)
Devotions
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Fridays 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Miraculous Medal Devotion - Following the 8:00 AM Mass on Saturdays
Holy Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet - Thursdays 7:00 PM
Daily Readings & Mass Intentions
Sunday, February 1, 2015 - Deuteronomy 18: 15-20; 1 Corinthians 7: 32-35, Mark 1: 21-28 - 4th Sunday in Ordinary
Time
8:00 AM
Jessie and Marie Previte
Requested by: Bill Battagliese
10:00 AM
Kass Clark
Requested by: Joe Markey
Monday , February 2 - Malachi 3: 1-4, Hebrews 2: 14-18,
Luke 2: 22-40 - Presentation of the Lord
4:00 PM
Mary Carr
Requested by: Anna Notte
Tuesday, February 3 - Hebrews 12: 1-4, Mark 5: 21-43
8:00 AM
Madeline Lightcap - 2nd Anniversary
Requested by: Marie Lightcap
Wednesday, February 4 - Heb. 12: 4-7, 11-15; Mark 6: 1-6
4:00 PM
Mary Carr
Requested by: Zeller Family
Thursday, February 5 - Hebrews 12: 18-19, 21-24; Mark 6: 7
-13 - St. Agatha and Martyr (Memorial)
8:00 AM
Eugene Redding
Requested by: Fister Family
Friday, February 6 - Hebrews 13: 1-8, Mark 6: 14-29 - St.
Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs (Memorial)
4:00 PM
Rev. John Dinda
Requested by: Bill Battagliese
Saturday, February 7 - Heb. 13: 15-17, 20-21; Mark 6: 30-34
8:00 AM
Harry Lightcap - 6th Anniversary
Requested by: Marie Lightcap
4:30 PM
Sr. Angeline Clawson, SSJ
112George - Page 3Requested by: Maureen Levine
Sunday, February 8, 2105 - Job 7: 1-4, 6-7; 1 Corinthians
9: 16-19, 22-23, Mark 1: 29-39 - 5th Sunday in Ordinary
Time
8:00 AM
Robert Watkinson
Requested by: Ruthanne Watkinson
10:00 AM
Les & Judy Dirsh
Requested by: Lavese Family
MASSES
Daily
4:00 PM Mon-Wed-Fri
8:00 AM Tue-Thu-Sat
Weekend
4:30 PM Saturday
8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Sunday
11:30 AM Holy Spirit Worship Site (thru 1/11/15)
Holy Days - As Announced
Contribution Totals
01/25/15
01/25/15
01/26/14
Sunday
Catholic Relief Services
Sunday
$7,208
$1,574
$4,226
Priest Schedule February 8th
4:30 PM Saturday
8:00 PM Sunday
10:00 PM Sunday
Father McCartney
Father Oswald
Father Oswald
Gospel Reflection, Parish and Other Events
Gospel Reflection
Do you believe that God’s word has power to set you
free and to transform your life? When Jesus taught He spoke
with authority. He spoke the word of God as no one had spoken it before. When the Rabbis taught they supported their
statements with quotes from other authorities. The prophets
spoke with delegated authority - "Thus says the Lord." When
Jesus spoke, He needed no authorities to back His statements.
He was authority incarnate - the Word of God made flesh.
When He spoke, God spoke. When He commanded, even the
demons obeyed.
Faith works through love and abounds in hope
Augustine of Hippo (354-430) remarked that "faith is
mighty, but without love it profits nothing. The devils confessed Christ, but lacking charity it availed nothing. They said,
'What have we to do with you' (Mark 1:24)? They confessed a
sort of faith, but without love. Hence they were devils."
Faith is powerful, but without love it profits nothing
(1 Corinthians 13). Scripture tells us that true faith works
through love (Galatians 5:6) and abounds in hope (Romans
15:13). Our faith is made perfect in love because love orients
us to the supreme good which is God himself as well as the
good of our neighbor who is created in the image and likeness
of God (Genesis 1:26,27).
Hope anchors our faith in the promises of God and
purifies our desires for the things which will last for eternity.
That is why the word of Christ has power to set us free from all
that would keep us bound in sin, deception, and despair. Bede
the venerable abbot of an English monastery (672-735) contrasted the power and authority of Jesus' word with the word of
the devil: "The devil, because he had deceived Eve with his
tongue, is punished by the tongue, that he might not
speak" [Homilies on the Gospels 1.8].
Faith must be nourished with the Word of God
Faith is both a free gift of God and the free assent of
our will to the whole truth that God has revealed. To live,
grow, and persevere in the faith to the end, we must nourish it
with the word of God. The Lord gives us his Holy Spirit to
enlighten our minds that we may grow in his truth and in the
knowledge of his great love for each of us. If we approach
God’s word submissively, with an eagerness to do everything
the Lord desires, we are in a much better position to learn what
God wants to teach us through his word. Are you eager to be
taught by the Lord and to conform your life according to his
word?
"Lord Jesus, Your word is power and life. May I never
doubt Your saving love and mercy, and the power of Your
word to bring healing and deliverance to those in need."
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Men’s Retreat
There will be a retreat for men on Friday February 27 to Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the IHM Spirituality Center in Immaculata. Father Michael Murray, OSFS, Executive Director of the
De Sales Spirituality Center, will be the facilitator. Please call
Jeff Long at 267-243-0186 or email [email protected]
for details.
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Please Pray for Our Sick
Where there
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
is great
Mary Batty, Darlene Bednarik, Terry Magee Carlove, there
ey, Rose Celia, Josephine Cerino, Arlene Cicala,
Edward Condon, Bert Daly, Helen Daly, Kathy are always
Daniels, Hazel DiDonato, George Doney, Joe
Egan, Janice Esherwood, Christina Flynn, Nancy Gerace, Nicholas Giafes, Larry Green, Aidan Hammond, Joseph Higgins, Walter
Higgins, Arthur James, Sr. Mary Loftus, IHM, Angelique Malvestuto, Ann Martin, Lou Mazzenga, Greg Oaster, Rosita Ortiz,
James Pastore, Marie Prince, Lillian Reid, Mickey Scalpato,
James Schneider, Ruth Trinkle, Tom Shannon, Joseph Wirth, Arlene Wolfe, Frank Wolfe, Cheryl Yezuita and Alison Zane.
Pray for Our Beloved Deceased
As we remember to pray for our own intentions, we
prayerfully remember Vinicio Ballerini, James Collette, John
Mazzerella, Sr, Rev. John McCole, Robert Redding, Gary Villano, and Suzie Wiederwax. Please pray for them and their families.
May the Lord Jesus bring all of our departed loved ones into His
kingdom.
Pot of Gold
$334.
The Pot of Gold Jackpot this Sunday, February 1,
2015 is $139,000. The winning number from Sunday, January 25 were 1-22-25-29-34. There were 3
consolation prize winners, who each received
Winner
Seller
Tim McCullian
Coppock
Mary Jo 3
Mount
Pat Murphy
Marshal
Rosary Group
The Rosary Group will meet in the chapel on Thursday, February 5, 2015 They will pray the Divine
Mercy Chaplet and the Rosary. All are welcome and
encouraged to come. Please join us.
Contribution Letters for Tax Purposes
Call the Rectory
If you are in need of a letter stating your total contributions to St.
George and/or Holy Spirit Parish for the 2014 calendar year,
please call the Rectory Office at 610-237-1633. We will be happy
to provide you with this information.
Catholic Cruise to the Caribbean
Sail away on a 7-night Catholic Caribbean Cruise on September 13
to September 20, 2015 on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the
Seas out of Galveston, Texas. Ports of Call are Cozumel (Mexico),
Belize City (Belize), Roatan (Honduras) and back to Galveston,
Texas. Prices begin at $999 for two passengers, which includes all
port fees and taxes. Daily Mass is offered. Deposits of $350 per
person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For more information, please call Doug or Eileen at 860-399-1785 or email
[email protected].
Parish and PREP
Building a New
Parish Community
As we previously announced, our Parish
Transitional Team was formed last June,
which included members from both Holy
Spirit Parish and St. George Parish, who
came together to assist Father Oswald by
providing consultation, advice, and support during the merge
process. With the help of these dedicated individuals, along with
the support, encouragement and hopeful spirit of all parishioners,
our merge was very successful. And now, as a result, it is time
for our Transitional Team to disband.
For your information, in next week’s Parish Bulletin we
will provide for you an update on the new Pastoral and Finance
Councils for 2015, along with an acknowledgement and formal
“thank you” to our Transitional Team members.
As we continue to build our “new Parish Community,”
we ask for your prayers and evangelization efforts to continue. In
order for our parish to remain vibrant, we must reach out to those
who have fallen away from the Church, those who are in need of
sacraments, those who have no faith and would like to learn
more about the Catholic faith, and, most especially, to our youth
who, ultimately, are the future of the Church! Encourage all to
get involved, stay involved, and to contact us with questions or
concerns. Our “Ask George” box has been placed at the main
doors of the church for those who have questions they would like
to see answered in the Parish Bulletin. Spread the word! Let others who may not be aware of this know that we welcome their
questions and are here to help them.
We encourage parishioners and friends to visit our website frequently for updates and upcoming events, to read the Parish Bulletin each week for new articles of interest, and to support
the efforts of the Church by spreading the “Good News” of the
Gospel. Your efforts will help us lead others to Christ, and after
all, by virtue of our baptism, this is what Christ has called each
of us to do! And, most importantly, don’t forget Mass on Sunday!
May God bless you, one and all.
PREP
PREP Classes
PREP classes will resume on Monday, February 2, at 4:45 PM
and 6:45 PM.
Sacrament Preparation
There will be a Parent Meeting on Monday, February 2, at 7:15
PM in the Parish hall for all parents with children in the First
Holy Communion class. Please note that this meeting was originally scheduled for January 26, but was postponed due to snow.
At least one parent must attend. If you are not able to attend, or if
you have any questions, please contact Sister Lorraine at 610-237
-1633.
First Penance
First Penance will be celebrated on Saturday, February 7, at
1:00 PM in the church. Please check our website at
www.stgeorgeparish.org for PREP emergency closings and class
updates during inclement weather.
Happy Birthday
On behalf of the Saint George Parish Community,
we would like to wish all those parishioners who
will be celebrating their birthday this week a Happy Birthday and a healthy year: Philip Bonini,
Edward Dougherty, Kristina Dumont, Olivia Gargli, Jerry Golden, III, Joseph Hicks, Concetta LaMarche, Seam Morris, Christine Sharkey, Angeli Taduran, Regina Marchetti, Joseph Nicotra,
Dolores Oprocha, Victoria White, Victoria White, Alexander
Bilak, Nasario Cross, Kathleen Floyd, Zachary Goss, Joseph
McCloskey, Dolores Travia, Kelsey Weber, Theodore Bochanski, Zita Buck, John Connor, Sr, Lindsay Garraty, Edward
McQuiston, Michale Napoliello, Kevin Roman, Lauri Schneider,
Penelope Alessandrine, Jane Brady, Kaitlyn Brown, Stacey
Burns, Ashlee Cathcart, Mason Hageman, Donald Irrgang, Victoria Perekkupka, Nicolas Pfaff, James Wharton, Kefina Wright,
Peter Acquarola, William Boylan, Leah Dougherty, Lauren
Frampton, Matthew McGowan, Dorothy Mutter, Keely Norbeck,
Mary Peidl, Lawrence Penny and Leah Wilkin.
Feast of St. Blasé
On Tuesday, February 3, we celebrate the Feast of St. Blasé. Many Catholics remember Saint Blaise's
feast day because of the Blessing of the Throats, which takes place on this day. Two candles are blessed,
held slightly open, and pressed against the throat as the blessing is said. According to the Acts, while
Blaise was being taken into custody, a distraught mother, whose only child was choking on a fishbone,
threw herself at his feet and implored his intercession. Touched at her grief, he offered up his prayers, and
the child was cured. Consequently, Saint Blaise is invoked for protection against injuries and illnesses of
the throat.
We believe St. Blaise was a bishop of Sebastea in Armenia who was martyred under the reign of Licinius
in the early fourth century. The legend of his life that sprang up in the eighth century tell us that he was born in to a rich and noble
family who raised him as a Christian. After becoming a bishop, a new persecution of Christians began. He received a message from
God to go into the hills to escape persecution. Men hunting in the mountains discovered a cave surrounded by wild animals who
were sick. Among them Blaise walked unafraid, curing them of their illnesses. Recognizing Blaise as a bishop, they captured him to
take him back for trial. On the way back, he talked a wolf into releasing a pig that belonged to a poor woman. When Blaise was sentenced to be starved to death, the woman, in gratitude, sneaked into the prison with food and candles. Finally, Blaise was killed by
the governor. Blaise is the patron saint of wild animals because of his care for them and of those with throat maladies. In His Footsteps: Take time as Saint Blaise did to find out how you can help wild animals. Find out what is being done to support and protect
the wildlife in your area. There is wildlife everywhere, even in cities. Even a birdfeeder can help God's creatures survive.
→ 5 The Blessing of Throats will take place following all Masses this weekend.
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Parish, School News and Issues of the Church
School News
Our Lady of Angels
The administration, faculty, staff and students of Our Lady of Angels Regional
School would like to thank all those who
helped make Catholic Schools’ Week a
huge success. A huge shout of appreciation
goes out to the students who spoke at Masses and worked the
Open House, the parents who worked the Book Fair, the Home
and School Association who provided refreshments at the Open
House, and all those who willingly give their time each day to
help make our school a success! You are greatly appreciated.
Just a reminder that registration is underway. If you
have already registered, thank you. If you haven’t registered yet
and have any questions, please contact Mr. Jim Tatasciore at 610
-328-0409 or email [email protected].
Please join us for a night of fun and help support OLA!
Tickets for the Wine and Cheese Bingo on Friday, March 20,
from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, will go on sale Saturday, February
7th. Tickets are $25, which can be purchased after Saturday
Masses at both Our Lady of Fatima (4:00 PM) and Our Lady of
Perpetual Help (5:00 PM), and after Sunday Masses at Our Lady
of Fatima (12:00 PM) and Our Lady of Perpetual Help (11:30
PM). For more details, please call Angela Merkel at 610-2092824.
Please remember the students will be dismissed at 11:30
on Friday, February 13th.
We would like to thank all those who participated in the
Modell’s fundraiser before Christmas. It was a huge success and
we are going to try and organize another one for the spring. More
details will follow.
St. James High School Alumni Association
The St. James High School Alumni Association will be hosting
an Informational Scholarship Workshop for 8th grade and high
school student parents on Wednesday, February 18, at 7:00 PM.
The workshop will be held at the St. James Alumni Headquarters
at 1499 E. 9th Street in Eddystone. The agenda will address
scholarship eligibility requirements and the program application
and selection process. Workshop questions prior to the workshop
can be directed to the St. James Alumni Headquarters at 610-876
-2006 or [email protected].
Giving Tree Thank you
Dear Father Oswald,
I am writing to express my
deepest thanks for your recent donation
to the St. Hugh of Cluny Community.
The generous gift of toys from your
parish provided the moral support
many families in our community needed during the holiday season.
With your faithful toy contribution over the years,
you’ve demonstrated your deep commitment to our work here at
Saint Hugh and to the families we serve.
There is no way to fully express my gratitude for your
loyalty. We at St. Hugh of Cluny community are continually
inspired by the dedication and generosity of donors like you who
answer the call to give again and again.
It is my hope the blessings at St. George Parish continues to multiply and that you will help to communicate my very
big thanks for your generosity to all of those who played a role in
this wonderful donation. I look forward to a continuing partnership with you. If ever I can be of service to you or to St. George
Parish, please do not hesitate to call me at 267-235-8102.
You are in my daily prayer. God bless!
Sincerely,
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
Cardinal Sean O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston and
chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities, welcomed passage of the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and
Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2015” (H.R.7) by the
U.S. House of Representatives. He said, “By passing this legislation, the House has taken a decisive step toward respect for unborn human life, reflecting the will of the American people.
The bill codifies a permanent, government-wide policy
against taxpayer subsidies for abortion and abortion coverage. It
also requires health plans offered under the Affordable Care Act
to disclose the extent of their coverage for abortion and the
amount of any surcharge for that coverage to consumers.
Please visit www.PACatholic.org for more information.
USCCB Chairman Responds to Supreme Court
Decision to take Marriage Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court granted a request, January 16, to review the November 2014 decision by the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upholding the constitutionality of marriage laws in Michigan, Ohio,
Kentucky and Tennessee. Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, responded to the Court’s action saying,” A
decision by the Supreme Court on whether a state may define marriage as the union of one man and one woman may be the most
significant court decision since the Court’s tragic 1973 Roe v. Wade decision making abortion a constitutional right.
Archbishop Cordileone added, “Over two hundred years, and consistent with every society throughout all of human history,
could be declared illegal. To those arguing for a constitutional redefinition of marriage, one must ask: when did the Constitution
suddenly mandate a novel and unfounded definition of marriage? To ask such a question is not a judgment on anyone. It is a matter
of justice and truth. The central issue at stake is: what is marriage/ The answer is a bond which unites a man and a woman to each
other and to any children who come from their union. Only a man and a woman can unite their bodies in a way that creates a new
human being. Marriage is thus a unique and beautiful reality, which a society respects to its benefit or ignores to its peril.”
The Supreme court is expected to hear oral arguments in the coming month. Visit www.PACatholic.org for more information.
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Youth Group, World Meeting of Families and Other Events
Saint George Parish Youth Program
February 2015
Dear Saint George Parish Youth,
Time is just moving by so quickly; here we are beginning another new month! The month of February symbolizes the season of love, whether this love is from someone who is special to you, your parents, family members, or the
love you share for one another. Love is caring, and what a more caring way to express your love for God then by attending Mass and reaching our to others through service.
Remember, service is a vital component in our Youth Program, whether it is serving those who are less fortunate than us or just being an active member in our parish family. I look forward to seeing you during the events of the
month.
Tuesday, February 3
Play practice: For “King Artie & the Knights at the Rad Table” will
be
held in the Parish Hall from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Please bring a pencil
for changes in script if needed. A parent is required to attend: guide
lines and information sheets will be handed out at this time.
Tuesday, February 3, 10, 17, 24
Thursday, February 5, 12, 19, 26
Play practice: Parents are asked to be prompt when dropping off and
picking up cast members. Practice is from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Wednesday, February 4
Service Project: All youth are welcome to gather in the Parish convent
to make Valentines for the homebound from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. If
not completed within the first service day, we will gather the following
Wednesday.
Reminder:
On Wednesday, February 18, we will begin the Season of Lent. Take the time and reflect on what Lent means to you. Is
there something special that you can offer as a Lenten sacrifice? There will be many activities that will be taking place
during the course of this time. Please make the effort to attend these events. We encourage al of our Parish family to
participate. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 610-237-1633, ext. 125. I look forward to your
participation.
God bless you, Mrs. Guidetti
Knights of Columbus
Disneyworld Trip
The Knights of Columbus Council
#10934 if offering a special trip to Disneyworld in March and April, 2015.
Trips are either 4 days and 3 nights or 5
days and 4 nights. Packages include
roundtrip non-stop air between Philadelphia and Orlando, airline and airport taxes and fees, 1 free send thru
bag per person, roundtrip Disney Magical Express transfers, Disneyworld Resort Hotel including taxes, Disney Park Hopper admission
tickets for either 4 or 5 days, and a Travel Insurance Protection Plan.
Space is limited. Call now for a personal Disney package quote at
610-892-1166.
Respect Life at All Stages!
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How Can I Help?
So many people have asked, “How can I help with
the World Meeting of Families 2015?”
We expect thousands and thousands of visitors from
around the U.S. and the world to join us this September and
there is now a host family program to supplement the hotel
rooms in the region. We need host families!
Homestay, a Dublin company, works every day to
match host families with visitors with an online system and
they created a special online host family site just for WMOF
2015. Parishioners, school families, and other area residents
can easily sign up online to be host families. Hosts list specific accommodations they can offer, household rules, and language preferences on the web site and visitors search for a
match.
If you would like more information about Homestay
and becoming a host family, please visit
www.worldmeeting2015.org/get-involved/host-a-family.
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610-583-3454
224 Clifton Ave., Collingdale
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A good neighbor is someone you can always count on to be there.
We'll be there when you need us most.
EXCLUSIVE
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ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS
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& PRIVATE CREMATORY
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822 East Baltimore Ave.
East Lansdowne, PA 19050
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If you are not satisfied with any aspect of our
service you will not be charged for that service.
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• Free On-Site Parking
• Home, Evening, & Weekend Consultation Available
MEETING ALL THE LEGAL NEEDS OF SENIOR CITIZENS
PETER P. TOZER
Attorney-at-Law
505 Chester Pike, Prospect Park, PA 19076
(610) 532-4200
Bonner & Prendie Wishes To Thank You For
Supporting Our Students and School
Dona ons can be made to our 2014-15 Annual Appeal via our website:
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For more informa on please contact the Advancement Office at 610-259-0280 ext 3275
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TAX PREPARATION Phone: 484-437-4395
Accurate and on time.
The IRS does not endorse any particular tax return preparer.
For more information go to www.IRS.gov
Karen Kernicky RN
Experienced Home Care & More
Bathing • Dressing
Meals • Medications
484-832-8668
St. George Alumni Class of 1975
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s EMERGENCIES WELCOMED
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Kerri E. Bakker, OD, Eye Physician & Contact Lens Specialist
Diane B. Catania, OD, Eye Physician & Contact Lens Specialist
1553 Chester Pike, Suite 101
Crum Lynne, PA 19022
Office Hours by Appointment
610-522-2822
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Also Call Donna Mahoney
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