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SAINT JOHN FISHER CHURCH
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
Parish Staff
Pastor: Rev. Robert B. McDermott (ext. 3)
Permanent Deacon: Rev. Mr. Daniel Bingnear
Weekend Assistant: Rev. Francis X. Devlin, O.S.A.
Business Manager: Mr. Daniel Kinnik (ext. 4)
Director of Faith Formation and Director of Music:
Mrs. Kathleen Aaronson (ext. 5)
Maintenance Projects Coordinator: Mr. John Leahy (ext. 7)
Parish Admin Assistant: Mrs. Regina Robinson (ext. 6)
PREP Secretary: Mrs. Maureen Strazdus (ext. 2)
Communications Secretary: Mrs. Margie Corcoran (ext. 2)
Holy Family Regional Catholic School
Principal: Mrs. Nancy Franz
Business Manager: Mrs. Kristy Cobb
Pastor Emeritus:
Rev. Joseph Amalfitano
Rev. John Sibel
Office Hours:
Mon – Thursday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Mass Schedule:
SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00 PM
SUNDAY: 8:00, 9:30 AND 11:30 AM
Weekday Masses in the Chapel: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM
HOLY DAYS: Vigil at 7:00 PM; 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM
HOLIDAYS: 9:00 AM
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Celebrated on the First, Second and
Fourth Sundays of each month at 12:45 PM. The Pre-Jordan
baptismal instruction is held on the Third Sunday at 12:45 PM. Please
call the Parish Office to arrange baptisms.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession):
SATURDAY: 4:00 - 4:45 PM. Other times by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: One party must be a registered
member of Saint John Fisher. Couples must make arrangements with
the priest at least six months prior to the intended date. Couples are
required to attend the Archdiocesan Sacramental Preparation
Program for Marriage (four sessions) or a Pre-Cana program.
PARISH ONLINE GIVING: We invite you to go to our website
www.stjohnfisherchurch.com to sign up for our Online Giving
Program. Go to the Parish Giving icon and follow the instructions.
PARISH REGISTRATION: We welcome new members to Saint John
Fisher! If you are new to our parish, please call or visit the Parish
Office to register. Please notify the office if you move or change your
telephone number.
LETTERS OF ELIGIBILITY: If you need a Letter of Eligibility to be a
sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation, you must be a registered
member of the parish, a practicing Catholic, and at least 16 years of
age. If married, you must be in valid marriage. Letters cannot be
signed by Pastor unless you meet these requirements. Please call or
visit the Parish Office to request a Letter of Eligibility.
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (P.R.E.P.): The PREP
program provides religious education for public school children from
September through May. Please call the Parish Religious
Education Office at 610-485-0441, ext. 5, for more information and
registration.
HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Grades: Pre-K to Eight
3265 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-0147
www.holyfamilyaston.org
4225 CHICHESTER AVENUE • BOOTHWYN, PA 19061
Website: stjohnfisherchurch.com Facebook: Saint John Fisher Phone: (610) 485-0441
E-mail: [email protected]
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE:
Our Gospel reading is
Mark 1: 21-28.
Key Passage: The people
were astounded at his
teaching, for he taught
them as one having
authority and not as the
scribes. Adult: What
can you tell others
about Jesus with the
most assurance?
Child: What is the
most important thing
you would like others
to know about Jesus?
How could you show
or tell them?
LITURGY SURVEY
Thank you for your participation in our recent Liturgy
Survey. We received 310 responses from parishioners.
The results will be shared with priests, deacon, director of
music, the Liturgy Committee and our Pastoral Council.
Information concerning the results and recommendations
from this survey will be shared in weekly segments
through the Sunday bulletin. Overall, the feedback is very
positive. For example, 94.2% of respondents indicated
that their experience of prayer at weekend Masses is
“fulfilling” or “sometimes fulfilling.” Only 5.8% responded
“sometimes unfulfilling” or “unfulfilling.” We have a strong
foundation to proceed with further refinements and efforts
to enhance our church, music and ministries. We should
not lose sight that our efforts are not the focus but God’s
gifts of His Word and Eucharist to grace our lives with His
Divine Presence.
BLESSING OF CANDLES
The blessing of candles used at church
during the year occurs on the Feast of the
Presentation of the Lord. This Feast Day
will be celebrated on Monday, February
2. Candles will be blessed at daily Mass.
If you would like to have candles blessed,
please bring them to the chapel for the
blessing during the 7:30am Mass in the
chapel.
FEAST OF SAINT BLAISE
The blessing of throats for the Feast Day of Saint Blaise
will be during daily Mass on Tuesday, February 3, at
7:30am. On this feast, two candles are blessed, held
slightly open, and pressed against the throat as the
blessing is said. Saint Blaise's protection of those with
throat troubles comes from a legend that a boy with a
fishbone stuck in his throat was brought to him. The boy
was about to die when Saint Blaise healed him.
ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES
Mass will be celebrated on Ash Wednesday, February
18, at 9:00am, 4:30pm and 7:00pm in the church. Ashes
are distributed during the liturgy only.
PROPERTY EVALUATION AND PLANNING
Aside from the financial and
usage information we already
shared with you, there are
other factors that we must take
into consideration as we make
decisions about the future of
our parish buildings.
Deterioration of Buildings
As we’ve explained previously, we do not have the
money to make the necessary capital improvements to all
of our properties. The longer we go without making
them, the more the buildings will deteriorate. As the
buildings deteriorate, so does their value. That loss of
value impacts our ability to sell a building and at what
price.
Deteriorating buildings also increase our maintenance
and repair expenses. Should we need to shift funds from
our parish operating budget to building
repairs/improvements, we could have to reduce
programs, ministries and/or staff.
Revenue Generation
In the case of Immaculate Conception, revenue from the
Delco Intermediate Unit lease covers almost all of the
expenses of both the church and school. There is a very
large gap between the revenue earned at Holy Saviour
and the expenses the HS buildings generate.
Land Tracts
Three deeded tracts comprise Holy Saviour’s property.
The buildings of Holy Saviour overlap the tract
boundaries. The church is located on one tract, but the
rectory and gym are also partially located on this tract.
This complicates and could delay any possible sale of the
Holy Saviour rectory, convent or school as the church
would need to be established as a separate subdivision.
Next week: Values driving our decisions
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross will be held in the church on all
Fridays of Lent at 7:00pm beginning February 20.
SJF NEW ARRIVALS
The people of Saint John
Fisher rejoice with the
families of our newest
baptized members.
ANNA ELISE
STEINMACHER and
EMMETT COLE
SPICHER were baptized
on January 25. May God
bless Anna, Emmett and their parents.
RCIA RITE OF SENDING
The Rite of Sending for our RCIA catechumens and
candidates will take place on Sunday, February 15, at the
9:30am Mass. Our RCIA catechumens and candidates will
be received by Archbishop Charles Chaput on February 21
at 2:30pm at the Cathedral for the Rite of Election.
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SACRAMENT NEWS
FIRST PENANCE
Due to last week’s inclement weather, First Penance
was postponed. It has been rescheduled for Monday,
February 9, at 7:00pm in the church. All candidates
and their families are to be in the church by 6:45pm.
FIRST EUCHARIST
All parents of our candidates for First
Communion must attend a meeting on
Monday, February 23, at 7:00pm in
the church. Important information
about First Communion and the
March retreat will be distributed.
CONFIRMATION
A meeting for Confirmation candidates, their parents
and sponsors will be held on Monday, February 2, at
7:00pm in the church. All are expected to attend.
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PREP’S OPERATION BABY CARE
Thank you to everyone who donated to PREP’s January
“Breakfast Bag” service project. Our February service
project, “Operation
Baby Care,” is now
under way. We are
collecting items to
support needy
babies in our area.
Please consider
donating towels,
washcloths, new
baby clothing, infant
formula, baby toiletries, etc. Drop off your donations to the
PREP office or the Parish Center any time before the week
of March 1st. Thank you for your support!
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
The St. James Alumni Association is now accepting
applications for its high school scholarship program for
the 2015–16 school year. These are partial 4-year high
school scholarships for practicing Catholics from Delaware
County parishes to attend Philadelphia Archdiocesan high
schools. Graduating 8th graders and current high school
students may apply. To request an application, please call
610-876-2006
or email
[email protected].
Application deadline is April 8.
BLOOD DRIVE IS FEB. 9
Saint John Fisher will hold a
Blood
Drive
on
Monday,
February 9, from 2:00 to 7:00 pm
in the Parish Center. Sign-up
sheets are on a table in the
church hall. Our goal is to collect
60 pints of blood, so please
consider taking the time to donate. Someone’s life could
depend on it! Contact Mary Lou Sweeney at 610-485-3292
if you have any questions or to sign up to donate.
VBC YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISER
Please support Vacation Bible Camp 2015 by buying a
Yankee Candle. Order packets are located in the baskets
at all church entrances. Please return your order form to
the Religious Ed Office by Monday, February 23.
FLAPJACK FUNDRAISER FOR VBC
St. John Fisher will be holding a Flapjack Fundraiser
breakfast to support its 2015 Vacation Bible Camp on
Saturday, February 28, from
8:00 to 10:00am at the
Applebee’s on Pennell
Road in Aston. Tickets are
$7 for adults and $5 for
children under age 12.
Tickets will be on sale
after all Masses. You can
also purchase tickets from
Kathy Aaronson in the Religious Ed
office or from any VBC team member. Questions? Call
Kathy at 610-485-0552.
ST. JOHN’S ON THE HILL SENIOR GROUP TRIPS
Vermont and New Hampshire: St. John’s on the Hill
Seniors is sponsoring a trip to Vermont and New
Hampshire: Trains Across the Mountains. Ride the
Conway Scenic Railway, take the Winnipesaukee Scenic
Dinner Train, and tour the “Castle in the Clouds” mansion
October 12-15. Cost is $535 for double occupancy and
includes hotel, 3 continental breakfasts and 3 dinners. For
reservations, call Barbara Pierdomenico at 484-645-4533.
Casino Trip: A trip is planned for the Sands Casino in
Bethlehem on Monday, March 23. Cost is $27 and
includes $20 in slot play and a $5 food voucher. Call
Barbara Pierdomenico at 484-645-4533 for tickets.
FINANCIAL OFFERINGS:
WE ARE A TITHING PARISH!
Thank you for your generosity and consistent financial
support of our parish community.
Regular Collection for Sunday, January 25, 2015
Total for the weekend:
$11,996.90
Number of envelopes:
581
Second Collection: Catholic Relief:
Thank You!
$1,677.00
FEED THE HUNGRY!
FOOD SUNDAY: SJF designates the third Sunday of the
month as Food Sunday. We collect food staples for needy
families in our community. Our next Food Sunday is
February 15. Place donations on the tables in the hall.
AID FOR FRIENDS FREEZER: We are in need of food
donations for our Aid for Friends freezer. Please consider
making an extra meal during the week and freezing it for
our shut-ins. Containers are available in the cabinet next
to the Aid for Friends freezer in the church hall.
SJF MEN’S MEETING: All men of the parish are invited to
join the weekly Men’s Gathering. The group meets on
Thursday nights from 7:00 to 8:00pm in the Parish Center.
The group focuses on building fellowship, becoming more
authentic Christian men, and supporting one another.
YOU’RE INVITED!
In celebration of the 2015
World Meeting of Families in
Philadelphia and the 2015
Year of Consecrated Life, the
Sisters of St. Francis of
Philadelphia invite you to its
Open House on Sunday,
February 8, from 2:004:00pm at the Our Lady of
Angels Convent in Aston.
The event will include a short historical presentation, a tour
of the mother house, light refreshments and more! If you
would like to attend, please RSVP to Donna White at 610459-4125 or [email protected].
UPCOMING MUSICIAN SCHEDULE
Saturday, 2/7
Sunday, 2/8
5:00pm
8:00am
9:30am
11:30am
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Church
YOUTH CHOIR PRACTICE: Sundays at 12:30 PM in Chapel
“May They Rest in Peace”
BELL CHOIR: Sundays at 12:30 PM in Church.
WILLIAM HAMMOND
REVEREND JOHN F. MCCOLE
CONTEMPORARY CHOIR: Every other Tuesday evening at 6:40 PM.
BEREAVEMENT CHOIR: Sing for funeral Masses. No rehearsals.
MEN’S GATHERING: Thursdays at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Mondays after the 7:30
AM. Mass until noon in the Chapel. Benediction follows at noon.
THE ROSARY AND DIVINE MERCY: Daily after the 7:30 AM Mass
OUR LADY OF 7 SORROWS PRAYER MEETING: In the Chapel on the
first and third Fridays of every month at 10:00 AM
“I am the Light of the world. Whoever follows me will not
walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
– John 8:12
Prayers for the Sick: Names remain on our prayer list for
30 days. If a person is still in need of prayers after that,
please call the parish office at 610-485-0441, ext. 2, or
email [email protected] to re-add him or her to the list.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.): Wednesdays at
7:00 PM in the Parish Center
Please Pray for Our Sick
Pamela Bonkowski, Veronica & Joe
Egan, Mary & Joe Collins, Lorraine
Schelesslman, Cheryl Webber, Don &
Regina Hilbert, Judy Giovan, Mary Jane
Gilbert, Harry McCarthy, Nancy Finn,
Barbara Rogers, Carolyn Baglione,
Phyllis Herman, Kevin Neary
BULLETIN DEADLINE: 5 days before publication. Email items to
[email protected].
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
PARISH COUNCIL: Meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings
are not held in July and August.
FINANCE COUNCIL: Meets on the second Tuesday of the month.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Fall and spring sessions. Please call the Parish
Office (610-485-0441, ext. 2) for information.
PARISH FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE: Meetings as needed
ST. JOHN’S ON THE HILL SENIORS: Second and fourth Thursdays at
12:30 PM in the Church Hall
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LADY OF LOURDES COUNCIL 14159:
rd
Board Meeting at 7:00 PM followed by the regular meeting on the 3
Monday of the month
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOLY SAVIOUR COUNCIL 13710: Officers’
st
Meeting, 1 Monday of the month at 7:00 PM; General membership
rd
meeting, 3 Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM. Meetings held in Holy
Saviour Rectory Meeting Room. Contact George Spannbauer, GK, at
610-348-5587 for information.
Cantor
Cantor
Contemporary Choir
Bell Choir
Masses for the Week
Sat., Jan. 31
Sun., Feb. 1
Mon., Feb. 2
Tues., Feb. 3
Wed., Feb. 4
Thurs., Feb. 5
Fri., Feb. 6
Sat., Feb. 7
Sun., Feb. 8
5:00 PM
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
7:30 AM
7:30 AM
7:30 AM
7:30 AM
7:30 AM
5:00 PM
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
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