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MOTHER OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE
Parish Offices: 610-265-4178
Parish E-Mail: [email protected]
Parish Website: www.mdpparish.com
School Office: 610-265-2323
School Website: www.MTCschool.org
Religious Education Office: 610-337-2173
February 1, 2015
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mission Statement
WORSHIP GOD FIRST ABOVE ALL
THINGS, AND THEN “GO OUT AND
MAKE DISCIPLES”
Matthew 28:19
Mother of Divine Providence Church, 333 Allendale Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1640
PARISH DIRECTORY
CLERGY
Rev. Martin T. Cioppi, Ed. D. - Pastor
Rev. Charles E. Gormley - Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Msgr. Joseph W. Murray - In Residence
Pastor Emeritus, St. Stanislaus
Deacon Mark H. Dillon - Permanent Deacon
[email protected]
Rev. Mr. Addisalem Mekonnen—Transitional Deacon
PASTORAL STAFF
Sister Veronica Gross, R.S.M.Director of Parish Services
[email protected]
Mr. Bill Mentz -Director of Music
[email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Mrs. Marianne Houston - Business Manager
[email protected]
Mrs. Susan Dugary - Executive Secretary
[email protected]
Mrs. Carol Murray - Parish Secretary
[email protected]
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday:
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - Noon
Saturday:
9:00 AM - Noon
Sunday :
Closed
MOTHER TERESA REGIONAL SCHOOL
Mr. Jack Bellantoni - Principal
[email protected]
Mrs. Jackie Caton - Secretary
[email protected]
Mrs. Vickie Walsh - Business Manager
[email protected]
OFFICE FOR
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Miss Lauren Joyce - Director
[email protected]
Mrs. Simone Angelucci, O.P. - Secretary
[email protected]
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Please visit our Parish website for complete Contact information at
www.mdpparish.com
Altar Society Knights of Columbus Bereavement Ministry Legion of Mary Boy Scouts Marriage Preparation Program
Care Ministers MDP Seniors Carnival
New Beginnings
Charismatic Prayer Group Music for Weddings and Funerals Children’s Liturgy of the Word Parish Hospitality Committee Choir and Cantors Parish Nurse Ministry
Contemporary Guitar Group Prayer Shawl Ministry
Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair Persons with Disabilities
CYO Athletic Association Respect Life Group Eucharistic Adoration
Scrip Program
Girl Scouts Transportation Ministry
Greeters
Women’s Walk Home & School Association Youth Group Intercessory Prayer Group Young Adults Group King of Prussia 10 Miler 027 MDP
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PARISH DEVOTIONS
SACRAMENTS
MASSES
Saturday Vigil: 5:15 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Monday through Saturday:
8:00 AM
Holydays and Holidays: as announced
MORNING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
15 minutes before morning Mass
(Monday through Saturday)
ROSARY
After morning Mass.
(Monday through Saturday)
SACRAMENT OF
BAPTISM
Celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of
the month at 12:45 PM. Call the Parish
Offices to schedule.
BAPTISMAL INSTRUCTIONS
Second Wednesday of each month at 7:30
PM in the Parish Offices Building. Both
parents must take part. Call the Parish
Offices to register.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Also by appointment.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA
PRAYERS
After Saturday morning Mass.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
After 8:00 AM Mass until 7:00 PM each
Tuesday.
OUTREACH
CARE MINISTERS
Parishioners dedicated to assisting fellow
parishioners at times of sickness or
bereavement and to visiting the
homebound. Contact the Parish Offices.
ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE CASSEROLE
PROGRAM
Casseroles are due on the second
Wednesday of every month. Contact Julie
about pans, recipes and drop-off point at
610-878-9121.
NEW RESIDENTS
REGISTRATION
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.
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 Lauren Joyce at the Parish
Office. All are welcome. You may also
contact Lauren at [email protected].
EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN IN THE
FAITH
Children not attending the Parish School
are educated in the faith through our
Religious Education Program. Classes are
held on Wednesday evenings during the
school year, beginning in September.
Contact Lauren Joyce for details.
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FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, February 1, 2015
7:30 AM Mass – Elizabeth Kelly
9:30 AM Mass – For our Benefactors & their Intentions
11:30 AM Mass – John Fenol
Monday, February 2, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – Kate Garmen
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – John Hill
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – Dr. Joseph Seygal
Thursday, February 5, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – Augustine Scimeca
Friday, February 6, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – Clara Walker
Saturday, February 7, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – Elizabeth Kelly
5:15 PM Mass – Al Norwicke
credit card, once a month. You choose how much to
give, how often to give, and what method of payment is
to be used. You can also make special offertory
donations for holy days and second collections. YOU
choose what day of the month works best for your
donation. Parish Giving adheres to the strictest
guidelines regarding the security of the financial
information you provide. For further information, or to
get started, log on to www.mdpparish.com and click on
the Parish Giving Logo. Please note: if you currently
use the ACH debits for your Sunday donations,
you may continue to do so. If you would rather
switch to the Parish Giving Program, no problem!
Just contact Marianne Houston in the Parish
Offices – 610-265-4178.
HAVE AN UNWANTED VEHICLE
If you have an unwanted car or truck and would like to
donate it, please call Parishioner Frank Donato at 610999-8257 for details.
FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Friends,
After last week’s call of the disciples, our Gospel from
Mark takes us on the road with Jesus in His ministry of
teaching and healing. The Word is a reminder to look
into the world and see these miracles still changing the
hearts of those who seek God. God still amazes us
with movements of grace. It is up to us to seize these
moments, making the owners of God known within our
families and among our neighbors.
STEWARDSHIP
February 2 is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.
SHARING TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE
On this day Catholics traditionally bless candles that
will be used throughout the year in Church and in our
PARISH FINANCIAL INFORMATION
homes. If you have candles that you would like
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The Sunday collection on January 25
totaled
blessed, Monday would be the day to bring them to
$14,080.00. The collection for Catholic Relief Services
Mass.
totaled $1,741.00.
The collection for the MDP
February 2 is also World Day for Consecrated Life.
Educational Endowment Fund totaled $2,775.00. This
Today we want to remember our Sisters of Mercy,
fund was established to assist with capital
especially Sister Veronica who works so very hard and
improvement expenses at the school and to help
effectively in our parish.
families in need with tuition assistance, both at the
February 3, the Optional Memorial of Saint Blaise, we
school and in the Religious Education Program. Thank
use the candles blessed the day before, to bless
you for your generosity to all of the collections. As of
throats of the faithful who have a devotion to Saint
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January 26 donations received for the Organ Fund
Blaise. All are welcome to receive this special blessing
totaled $15,525.00. Please be sure to look up at the
after the 8:00 AM Mass.
choir loft – the construction is moving along very well.
All these ways God is present to His People! Take time
Thank you to all who have contributed thus far to the
this week to see God and to make Him known!
Organ Fund.
I am sad to announce to you today, that Mr. Bill Mentz,
our Director of Music Ministry has taken a full-time job
PARISH GIVING
within the Diocese of Scranton. This new position
We are pleased to offer a new program for making
comes with benefits and is also closer to his home.
your donations to Mother of Divine Providence Church.
While we are very sad that he is leaving, we cannot
“Enhancing Stewardship through Electronic Funds
deny him his security.
Transfer” will enable you to have your weekly offering
I want to thank Bill most graciously for helping us
automatically debited from your checking account or
advance our Revitalization Plan which includes an
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investment in broadening the scope of the music
ministry program, by:
Brandon Ritrovato at [email protected] to
RSVP or for more information.
a.) reconfiguring worship space to better accentuate
the scope of music in the liturgy,
b.) bringing more diversity to the musical selections for
each season,
c.) incorporating a broader range of musical
instruments for use in the liturgies, and
d.) inviting youth music programs from School and
PREP to participate in our worship experience.
FOR THE SICK
We want to assure him that we will continue to build on
what he has helped us begin. Bill will be transitioning
into his new position on March 1. He has promised to
complete the projects he began (organ and choir
space) and to do whatever he can to help us in any
way we need.
Bill has brought new life to our music ministry program
and I am deeply grateful for his energy, his gifts and
his good will. We will miss him, but are thankful for his
assistance.
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:
Roz Cirino, Jocelyn Dillon,
Kelly Gomes, Mary Munro, Bob DeSpirito, Luca
Vincent Russo, Michael Wusinick, Katie Landi,
Katie Limongelli, Dolores Weiss, Dorothy Cappelli,
Jay Olexy, Jr. & Al Stefan.
FOR THE DECEASED
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: Sr. Jane
Molinaro, John Keefer & Donald Ferry.
With God’s Blessing for your families and
friends,
Father Cioppi
IN OUR PARISH
WELCOME TO OUR PARISH
We are happy to welcome our
newest parishioners to the
parish. It is our hope that you
find our parish community to be
warm. We are happy that you
have found a home here with us!
Lorraine Botzum, Nikia and
Toni VanKeuren, Thomas,
Carolyn,
Landon
and
MacKenzie Davis and Heather
Walsh and Jessica, Patrick
and Amelia McMahon.
MDP YOUNG ADULTS GROUP
(Ages 20-39)
Our next monthly lunch
will
be
on Sunday,
February 8. Please meet
us outside the back of the
Church after 11:30 Mass.
We will also be having
our annual Super Bowl
Party on Sunday, February 1 and a Valentines Ladies
Gathering on Saturday, February 7. Please contact
THIS WEEK IN THE BIBLE TIMELINE…
Our Bible Timeline groups are off to a great start! We
are learning about the promises God makes in Genesis
to send a Savior and save people from the sin of Adam
and Eve. We are reading the promises that God made
to Abraham that will come true in the rest of the Bible.
Read along with us in the book of Genesis chapters 1 3, 12, and 17!
ATTENTION MEN OF THE PARISH
42 HOURS FOR JESUS
We invite you to join 25 to 30 men from our parish as
we go on our annual retreat at Saint
Joseph’s in the Hills, Malvern, PA.
The retreat is from 6:30 PM Friday,
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March 6 until 12:30 PM, Sunday,
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March 8 . Jesus suffered and died to
show us how much He loves us and
now He expects all of us to find ways
to grow in our love for Him. One of
the best ways to do that is to give
Him 42 hours away from our
everyday world at Saint Joseph’s in
the Hills. When we devote ourselves
totally to Him, He never fails to draw us closer to Him.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Vic
Limongelli at 610-265-7824, Chris Welde at 215-9722364 or Dan Rooney at 610-724-1597.
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
MDP's Annual Community Carnival will
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take place August 18th to the 22 !
We are always looking for volunteers, if
you are interested please contact the
Parish offices.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
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Next Meeting: February 5 at 10 AM in the Parish
Offices Building.
To Ministers: We are getting ready to send donations
to Fox Chase. Concentrate on shawls and 12 x 12
squares.
To Parishioners: Happy New Year! Our resolution is
to have a shawl ready for all in need! If you know
someone who is in need of emotional, physical or
spiritual comfort, bring them one of our shawls. Our
shawls help bring God's healing love to those in need.
Resolve to help someone wrap up in God's love for the
New Year! Contact Sr. Veronica with questions.
MEN’S COMMUNION BREAKFAST
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Because an unforeseen conflict for Sunday, March 1
exists, the Communion Breakfast has been postponed.
We will advise of the new date once decided.
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES
SEPTEMBER 2015
TEN MONTHLY THEMES
Zielinski, Pvt. Sean Powell, Lt. Comm. Brian
Connett,
SSgt.
Naithan
Sheaffer, Capt.
Tom
Figgatt,
David W. Bogle,
Major
Christopher
Koebbe, M.D., Sgt. Gregory Greenaway, Lt. Col.
Eric Grace, Sgt. David Michael Koch, SrA. Aaron
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Stoner, 1 Lieut. Adam Bouvier, 2 Lieut. Troy
(Bouvier) Gondela, Lieut. William Gondela, Lieut.
Thomas Morgan, Anthony Muro, Tech. Sgt. Amber
Amyrk Saienni, Master Sgt. Martin Saienni, SSgt.
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Tawnya Smyrk Sheaffer, 2 Lieut. Aaron Oswald,
Chief Petty Officer Russell Thompson, Capt. Terry
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Wilkin, First Lieut. Peter Hamill, Jr., 2 Lieutenant
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Julia T. Valenti, 1 Lt. Jak Kramer., Capt. John E.
Orendorff, RCT Bobby Landmesser, SR Clay
Greenaway. 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 and 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].
MDP ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!
The 10 months prior to the World Meeting of Families
have been assigned 10 themes based on the 10
chapters of the Preparatory Catechesis Love is Our
Mission: The Family Fully Alive. To order a copy of the
catechesis, visit the website: worldmeeting2015.org.
February 2015 Theme: “Two Become One”
We are not made to be alone. Human beings need and
complete each other. Friendship and community satisfy
that longing with bonds of common interest and love.
Marriage is a uniquely intimate form of friendship that
calls a man and a woman to love each other in the
manner of God’s covenant. Marriage is a Sacrament.
Married love is fruitful and offered without reservation.
This love is in the image of Jesus’s faithfulness to the
Church.
PRAYER FOR OUR MILITARY
Registration
will
remain
open till
February
11th. (March1st is the "official" start of the season).
Register at: wagdogs.com
All Catholic Children (grades K-12th) are welcome to
register including children from the following parishes:
Mother of Divine Providence, St. Teresa of Avila, St.
Augustine, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and Sacred
Heart; as well as children who attend Mother Teresa
Regional Catholic School. (All registrations will be
verified together with the individual Parish Offices).
The following sports are offered:
JV and Varsity Baseball - registration fee $80.
JV and Varsity Softball - registration fee $80.
Pee Wee Track - grades K - 3rd - registration fee
$35.
Track - grades 4th - 8th - registration fee $50.
High School Co-Ed Volleyball - registration fee $45.
Lord, Jesus, Savior of the world and King of Peace,
Current Coaches - Please email me that you will be
watch over our sons and daughters in the service of
coaching this year and what level.
our Country especially: PFC Bryan Zielinski, SSG
Richard J. Ditlow, III, SWO Matt Gibson, A1C Peter
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New Coaches: if you are interested in coaching,
please
contact
Antoinette
Donovan
at
[email protected] All Coaches must have
completed clearances.
Check the website for info at www.mdppanthers.com
7TH- 9TH GRADE SERVICE PROJECT: CAMILLA
HALL - FEB 22, 2015
Our next event is a trip to Camilla Hall Nursing Home
for retired IHM Sisters to play games and visit with the
Sisters. Space is limited, so contact Miss Joyce right
away! Sun Feb 22 1:15 – 2:45 at Camilla Hall in
Malvern, PA.
Email to save your space:
[email protected]
To
be
on
our
[email protected]
mailing
list,
The Bible Timeline Group will meet on Wednesday,
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February 4 at 6:15 PM in Parish Offices Building.
The Bible Timeline Group will meet on Wednesday,
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February 4 at 7:30 PM in Parish Offices Building.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Thursday,
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February 5 at 10:00 AM in the Parish Offices Building.
The Bible Timeline Group will meet on Thursday,
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February 5 at 1:30 PM in Parish Offices Building.
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The Cub Scouts will meet on Thursday, February 5
at 7:00 PM in Providence Hall.
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The Boy Scouts will meet on Thursday, February 5
at 7:30 PM in Providence Hall.
There will be Choir Practice on Thursday, February
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5 at 7:30 PM in Church.
contact
PARISH SERVICES
YOUTH GROUP AT PANERA FOR 9TH-12TH
GRADERS
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MDP SENIORS
Our 9 – 12 grade youth group
meets twice a month at Panera to
share dinner and discuss what really
matters in life – faith, friendships,
family, school, and more. To receive
email updates on these meetings,
contact Eric DeMeuse: [email protected].
Just a reminder that we will not meet this month. Our
next scheduled gathering is on
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 11 AM.
Father Cioppi will be our special
guest. Father will help us to
appreciate our Lenten practices.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Our next scheduled pick up date for casseroles is
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Wednesday, February 11 . Please note that there is
a change in time – Casseroles should be on the
Falcone porch before 10 A.M. The hospice truck has
changed schedule and will be making an earlier stop
from now on. Thank you for your continued support in
this effort.
ST. JOHN CASSEROLE PROGRAM
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The RCIA Class will meet on Sunday, February 1 at
10:00 AM in Parish
Offices Building.
The Legion of Mary will
meet
on
Sunday,
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February 1 at 12:30
PM in McGrory Hall.
Women’s Walk will
meet
on
Monday,
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February 2 at 9:30 AM
in Parish Offices Building.
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The Girl Scouts will meet on Monday, February 2 at
3:15 PM in Providence Hall.
The Knights of Columbus Officers will meet on
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Monday, February 2 at 7:00 PM in McGrory Hall.
The Charismatics Prayer Group will meet on
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Monday, February 2 at 7:30 PM in Parish Offices
Building.
The Bible Timeline Group will meet on Tuesday,
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February 3 at 9:00 AM in Parish Offices Building.
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Grief Support will take place on Tuesday, February 3
at 6:00 PM in the Parish Offices Building.
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The Food Addicts will meet on Tuesday, February 3
at 7:00 PM in McGrory Hall.
The Intercessory Prayer Group will meet on
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Wednesday, February 4 at 9:00 AM in Church.
GRIEF SUPPORT SESSIONS TO BEGIN
Mother of Divine Providence Parish will begin their
“spring” Grief Support Sessions on Tuesday, February
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3 through March 24 . We meet from 6 to 7:30 P.M. in
the Parish Offices. Our time together includes prayer,
sharing and instruction on the stages of grief. If you
have experienced the death of a family member or
friend and don’t understand your feelings or are looking
for a safe place to share those feelings, please
consider joining us. For questions or to reserve a
place, please call Sister Veronica at 610-265-4178.
May peace fill your heart.
LENTEN REFLECTION BOOKS
The little black Lenten Reflection Books will be sold in
the back of church next weekend – February 7, 8 and
also on February 14, 15. The cost is still $1.00. Don’t
miss your chance to have some quiet time with the
Lord each day during the coming Lenten season.
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2015 – YEAR DEDICATED TO CONSECRATED
LIFE
Pope Francis has dedicated the year 2015 to
Consecrated Life. His prayer intention for January was
that religious men and women may rediscover the joy
of following Christ and strive to serve the poor with
zeal. It is appropriate that we begin our reflections on
Consecrated Life near the feast of the Presentation
when Jesus was taken to the temple and dedicated to
God as done in His tradition. During this year we will
reflect on the call and the place of consecrated life in
the church. What does it mean to be consecrated?
People are consecrated, objects are consecrated and
buildings are consecrated – which means that they are
set apart exclusively for God. It is as simple and as
complicated as that. Each religious community holds a
special charism that is practiced for the building up of
the church. Of which there are many. During this year,
each month we will offer a reflection on consecrated
life, the vows and the charisms lived. We will also take
this opportunity to profile the Sisters of Mercy who are
living here in Mother of Divine Providence Parish. As
the entire church is united this year in its focus on
religious life, let us pray for vocations.
from the desk of Sister Veronica
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
DO YOUR KIDS NEED THEIR SACRAMENTS?
Call our Director of Religious Education, Lauren Joyce,
at 610-337-2173 for more info. Our fun and welcoming
classes help children of all ages learn how to pray,
read the Bible, and love their Catholic faith! It’s never
too late to get started!
with God’s power! This week read a part of the
Gospels with your family. What is Jesus saying in that
chapter? How can you listen to Him and do what He
says this week?
Liturgical Trivia!
What book do we use on Sunday to read the Bible
readings from? (Hint: it’s not the Bible…)
Last week’s answer: the Bible readings are beginning
to talk about sin and repentance because we are
getting ready for the season of Lent! Ash Wednesday
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is coming up on Feb 18 !
From the desk of Miss Lauren Joyce, DRE
SCHOOL NEWS
Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School
www.MTCschool.org
Thanks to all those that attended our Open House or
visited the school during
Catholic
Schools
Week. Don't worry if the
snow prevented you
from visiting, MTC will
continue
to
conduct
Tuesday Tours at 10 AM
throughout
the
registration period. If interested in attending a Tuesday
Tour, please call the school and register (610-2652323 ext. 207). We are anxious to show you why
MTC is the place to be! Priority consideration is given
and registration is NOW being accepted from existing
families of MTC School and parishioners of MDP, STA
and Bridgeport and Conshohocken parishes, as well as
those neighboring parishes without a school.
Registration opens to the public on March 1.
PREP KID’S CORNER
(TOP SECRET, NO PARENTS ALLOWED!)
This Week’s Memo: Who’s in Charge?
How do you know when
someone’s in charge?
The principal of your
school uses a microphone
to
get
everyone’s
attention,
and
the
President uses a whole parade of cars and flags and
secret agents to show how important he is. Today in
the Bible readings we hear that when Jesus walked
into a room, everyone else could see that He was in
charge! When He did a miracle like healing someone
in today’s Bible story, everyone could tell that this was
an important person. They listened carefully to what
he said, because his miracles showed that He came
MTC will be hosting "Treasure Island", our live and
silent
auction
event,
on
Saturday, February 21st. We
welcome everyone to join us for
a night of great food, drinks,
dancing and a chance to go
home with some wonderful gifts
(items include tickets to area
sporting events and attractions, art work or a chance
for a Disney Vacation that includes hopper passes for
four!) Gather a group of friends and reserve a table to
share in making a night of wonderful memories! For
ticket information, contact Mrs. Kimellen Remar at
[email protected].
A wonderful way to show your support of our Catholic
School mission of serving as a community of
Faith, service and knowledge is to participate in the
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MTC "Sponsor a Student" program. Some MTC
families face financial challenges and have had
medical or employment changes that have altered their
ability to meet their financial obligations for their child's
education. Please consider being an angel and make
a tax deductible donation, designated or undesignated,
to assist these families. Confidential arrangements can
be made through contacting Mrs. Vickie Walsh, MTC
business manager, at [email protected] or
calling 610-265-2323 ext. 206. 100% of your donation
will go directly to a child's education. May God bless
you!
SAVE THE DATE!
Pope John Paul II High will present "Mary Poppins"
on March 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21 @ 7:00 PM and March
15 @ 1:00 PM. Tickets will go on sale on February
27 and can be purchased online @ www.pjphs.org. so,
save your "tuppence" and mark your calendars for a
"supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" time!
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES-PHILADELPHIA 2015
SAVE THE DATE!
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
ABBEYFEST NIGHT OF PRAISE
In the spirit of AbbeyFest, join us for the first
AbbeyFest Night of Praise on Friday, February 6,
from 7:30-9 pm at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, PA.
This first evening will feature Firehill Worship who will
be leading us in a night of praise, worship, music and
Eucharistic Adoration.
AbbeyFest Night of Praise will take the place of the
regularly scheduled February Festival of Praise held at
St. Norbert Parish on the first Friday of the month.
Join us for this special time of preparation and prayer
not only for AbbeyFest, but for the World Meeting of
Families that will welcome the Holy Father Pope
Francis September 22-27 in Philadelphia.
DISCERNMENT RETREAT
On Friday, February 13 starting at 6:00PM until
Sunday, February 15, 2015 ending at 1:00PM at
Villa
Maria
House
of
Studies.
Young women (18-35) are invited to join us for this
retreat which focuses on the IHM Charism and the
importance of listening to God's call and discovering
the many ways that God speaks to us. Time will be
included for personal and communal prayer as well as
the opportunity to interact with the sisters in
Formation. (Contact: [email protected] or 610-8891553)
COME AND SEE WEEKENDS AT ST.
CHARLES SEMINARY
Do you know anyone who might be discerning the call
to the Diocesan Priesthood? Our "spring" semester
Come & See weekends are fast approaching. This is a
great opportunity to stay on campus and experience
the life of a seminarian. You can register for these
weekends by calling the Vocation Office at 610-6675778. Rooms are limited! Call Today!
Friday, February 13 - Sunday, February 15th: High
School Weekend. Friday, February 20th - Sunday,
February 22nd: Post HS Weekend.
Join us for a once in a lifetime event at the World
Meeting Of Families in Philadelphia on Sept 22-27,
2015. The theme is "Love is Our Mission: The Family
Fully Alive." Families from around the world will come
together for prayer, speakers, celebrations and
activities for all ages. All are welcome! The week
culminates with the arrival of Pope Francis on Friday
9/25, Festival of Families on Sat 9/26, and the Papal
Mass on Sunday 9/27. Visit the official World Meeting
Of Families website at: worldmeeting2015.org to learn
more and sign up for updates on how you can register
and participate.
SCHEDULES FOR LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Saturday, February 7, 2015
5:15 PM Mass – H. McDevitt, Sr. V. Gross, D. Giova,
MA O’Brien, L. McGroarty, M. Houston, E. Buchwald,
R. Fajardo
Sunday, February 8, 2015
7:30 AM Mass –T. Funsten, D. Cichowicz, S. Mahar,
M. White, R. White, C. Hill, S. Strahle, D. Pedlow
9:30 AM Mass – R. Dillon, B. Ferguson, S. Gibbons,
J. Copp, A. Yates, D. O’Brien, C. Traister, J. Mintzer
11:30 AM Mass –C. DeMaria, D. Shine,
T. McLaughlin, R. Sheetz, F. LaPenna, S. Guminski,
M. Guminski, T. White
Lectors
Saturday, February 7, 2015
5:15 PM Mass – N. Olson, M. Sullivan
Sunday, February 8, 2015
7:30 AM Mass – K. Mindock, J. McCabe
9:30 AM Mass – R. Scannapieco, S. Wildemann
11:30 AM Mass – G. Maskarinec, J. DeMaria
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Altar Servers
Monday, February 2, 2015
8:00 AM Mass –A. Prusacki, J. Savit
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – A. Prusacki, J. Savit
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – A. Prusacki, J. Savit
Thursday, February 5, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – A. Prusacki, J. Savit
Friday, February 6, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – A. Prusacki, J. Savit
Saturday, February 7, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – J. Hickey, N. Itchon
5:15 PM Mass –B. Donovan, J. Donovan, D. Galdi
Sunday, February 8, 2015
7:30 AM Mass – R. Medina, J. Matics, R. Swope
9:30 AM Mass – JT Tiglao, AJ Tiglao, J. Lloyd
11:30 AM Mass – A. Quillen, H. Quillen, J. Mai,
G. Geosits
retailer donates a percentage of the card’s
value back to the parish.
Questions: Contact the coordinator, Mariann Bevenour
@ [email protected],
610 265-4178 ex. 105 or cell 610-212-7520.
SALE TIMES
Before and after every weekend Mass in the
x
x
back of church
In the Parish Offices M-TH 8:30am to 4:00pm
Fri. 8:30am to 11:30 am
You could also shop on line at www.shopwithscrip.com
MDP enrollment code is 4A36EL4C1L23.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Sunday, February 8, 2015
9:30 AM Mass – M. D’Agostino
Cantors
Saturday, February 7, 2015
5:15 PM Mass – TBD
Sunday, February 8, 2015
11:30 AM Mass – C. Dies
Altar Society Cleaning Team
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
M. Galbraith, M. Galbraith, W. Galbraith
Altar Society Linen Preparation
Sunday, February 8, 2015
S. McCuch
Scrip Sellers
Monday - Thursday, February 2 - 5, 2015
Scrip sold in Parish Offices from 8:30am – 4:00pm
Friday, February 6, 2015
Scrip sold in Parish Offices from 8:30am – 11:30am
Saturday, February 7, 2015
5:15 PM Mass – E. Ritter, M. Bevenour
Sunday, February 8, 2015
7:30 AM Mass – K. Norris
9:30 AM Mass – J. Lloyd, L. Mazzilli
11:30 AM Mass – M. Cantrell
SCRIP NEWS
SCRIP PROGRAM
x
x
Make Valentine’s Day a Scrip
Holiday!
We like to buy our Valentine’s Day gifts, ranging
from the silly to the elaborate, and spend time on
a “date”. This year, as you are agonizing over
what to get your sweetheart, think of our Scrip
Center first. Not only have we come up with a few
suggestions on gift and entertainment options, we
can help you earn rebate money while you make
your purchases.
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue… Looking
for the perfect flowers to send on Valentine’s Day,
visit 1-800-Flowers.com (one of our regular scrip
providers.)
SCRIP is basically FREE MONEY $ that can
help pay for Catholic Education.
You buy gift cards at face value for stores
where you would normally shop, and the
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Father & Son - Parishioners Since Founding
Cremation ~ Preplanning
Specializing in funeral setup in MDP or our spacious facility
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Michael’s Restaurant
at Westover Country Club
Open Thurs 11-3 - Lunch & Dinner Fri-Sun
401 S. Schuylkill Ave., Jeffersonville, PA
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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
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Jay Goldsleger, DDS
DENTISTRY
Scott Goldsleger, DDS
Larry Schlarb, DMD
Amita Patel, DMD
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Abbey Sullivan, DMD
Andrew Rush, DMD
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Matt Boswell, DMD
Kristine Rushby, DMD
Michael Daley, DMD
Telephone: 610-491-9201
ENDODONTICS
Telecopier: 610-491-9205
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ORTHODONTICS
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Ranges • Disposals • Dishwashers • Air Conditioners
Preventative Maintenance
Evening & Weekend Service Available, also.
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RELIGIOUS GIFTS AND BOOKS
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Pediatric Associates, Inc.
491 Allendale Rd.
Suite 121
King of Prussia
610-265-9290
F:610-265-2772
Carl F. Schultheis, Jr., MD • Nersi Niami, MD
Priya Venkatesh, MD • Kerry N. Parker, CPNP
PA TDD/TTY # 800.654.5988
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3900 City Avenue, Suite 107 • Philadelphia, PA 19131
PLEASE CONSIDER HAVING YOUR BUSINESS, SERVICE, OR PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE RECOMMENDED HERE TO OUR PARISH FAMILIES
Please call Wyatt Grove Church Bulletin Representative this week
Direct number: 610-212-9298 • 1-800-333-3166 extension #176
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Expert Auto Repair
5th & Fayette St., Conshohocken
610-825-4890
Car Pickup & Drop Off Available
Servicing Parishioners For 45 Years
Joseph J. Pizonka
Robert J. Reilley, Jr.*
Salvatore F. Bello, Jr.*
Daniel T. McGrory*
• Personal Injury
• Real Estate
• Bankruptcy
*Also Admitted in NJ
• Criminal Law
• Domestic Law/Divorce
• Estate Planning
• Taxation
• Workers Compensation
• License Suspension/DUI
• Corporate Law
• Administrative & Municipal Law
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King of Prussia, PA 19406
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“Home of the “while you wait”
Super Quick Oil Change
Full Svc. Auto Repair & Maintenance
State & Emissions
Inspections
194 E. DeKalb Pk.
King of Prussia
(Rt. 202 across from Staples
-behind Kunda Sign Co.)
610-265-2919
610-992-0563
Personable, Friendly & Knowledgeable Service
FREE 2nd Sandwich w/
purchase of a Breakfast or
Regular Menu Sandwich*®
Getting Married?
*excludes Dollar Menu items
when you present your church bulletin
at the locally owned and operated
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King of Prussia, PA
Call us at 610-908-6041 for
Receptons, Rehearsal Dinners
and Guest Rooms
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Drive-Thru Open 24 Hours!
Parishioner
GENERAL CONTRACTING
Additions • Bathrooms • Kitchens
Basements • Renovations
Small Jobs/Handyman Services
Tile Backsplash • Interior Trimwork
Interior Doors • Hardwood & Tile Floors
Office
610-265-6477 Cell 610-585-6652
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PLUMBING & HEATING
610-265-1100
151 Henderson Rd.
King of Prussia, PA
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Since 1980
260 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Limit one free item per bulletin, per visit.
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MASSAGE • FACIAL • GEL • MAN & PED • WAXING
EVENTS • WEDDINGS • BIRTHDAYS • PARTIES
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
610-783-1221
Jack Kelly, Parishioner
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Call For a Quote 610-354-0945
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(610) 272-1941
ON
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Bernard S. Gutkowski, Sr.
1915-1966
Pauline H. Gutkowski
1911-2007
Upper Merion’s Only Funeral Home
Walter Gutkowski
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