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OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION
7056 Tulip Street
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Parish Office: 215-333-0442
Fax: 215-333-2884
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Rev. Joseph L. Farrell, Pastor
Rev. John Betoni, OSA, (Weekend)
Rectory Staff:
Mr. John Duffner
Mrs. Barbara R. Thaete
Business Manager
Parish Secretary
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mrs. Anna R. Luciani
Parish Secretary
[email protected].
Ms. Christine Schiavello
Director/Religious Education
[email protected]
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Rectory Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pm;
Friday — 9 am to 1 pm
Confession Schedule:
Saturday: 4 pm—4:45 pm
Sunday: 11 am (St. Leo) English or Spanish
DEVOTIONS
Miraculous Medal Devotions:
Novena Prayers -- Saturday after 8 am Mass
Mass Schedule: Satur day Vigil Mass --5 pm
Sunday—8 am (St. Leo Site), 9 am, 11 am
Spanish Language Mass: 11:30 am( St. Leo)
Latin Tridentine Mass: 1 pm
Weekdays—8AM , 7PM (Wed)-Sp..(St.Leo)
Prayer Cenacle: Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in the Rectory Basement Meeting Room.
LOVED ONE IN A NURSING HOME &
HOSP. Let the Rectory know, so we can visit
NEW FOOD BANK HOURS
Mondays & Thursdays 10AM - 12Noon
Wed. Afternoons
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
NO EVENING HOURS
(Princeton Ave. side/Rectory)
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Baptismal Instruction: Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016
Classes are for first-time parents - 7 PM in Church
Must attend Class before you schedule baptism.
Baptisms: Fir st two Sundays of the month at Noon.
Spanish Language Baptism: Third Sunday of
the month following 11:30 am Mass—St. Leo Site.
Registration: We welcome new par ishioner s to our
Parish Family. Please call or stop by the Rectory and
register with us. Please notify the Rectory if you are
planning to move.
MANNA SUNDAY -- December 20, 2015
Website: olctacony.org
GIVING TREE
THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE GIVING TREE. THE MANY
FAMILIES THAT WERE HELPED DEEPLY APPRECIATED YOUR GENEROSITY.
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JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
Pope Francis has declared an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy beginning on December 8 and ending next November 30, 2016. The Holy Doors at the Cathedral are
now opened. Special Indulgences are available during this period of time. To learn
more about the Jubilee Holy Doors and Indulgences, visit archphila.org/mercy.
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POSADA
The Spanish have a tradition at Christmas called the “Posada”. Mary & Joseph come to a
home each night knocking to seek shelter. They enter and there is a light social with the
family in that house plus those who come with Mary/Joseph. This practice begins Dec. 17 till
Dec. 24. @ 7pm - A list of the Posadas is listed below.
Sun.Dec. 20 - Sons of Italy, 4741 Friendship
Mon.Dec.21 - Rivera Family, 7032 Gillespie
Tue.Dec. 22 - Gutierrez Family,4222 Magee
Wed. Dec. 23-Torres/Hidalgo, 4212 Gilham
Thur. Dec. 24 - St. Leo Church
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FEAST OF THREE KINGS
The celebration of the Feast of the Three Kings and 5th Anniv. of Spanish ministry, will be
held on January 9, 2016 with Mass at 6:30 pm at OLC and Fiesta Celebration to follow afterwards in the Church Hall. All are invited.
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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS MASS SCHEDULE
CHRISTMAS EVE: 3:30 PM (SL)
CHRISTMAS DAY: 8:00 AM (SL)
5:00 PM (OLC)
9:00 AM (OLC)
6:00 PM (SL - Spanish)
11:00 AM (OLC)
12 Midnight (OLC)
DEC. 26/27 --- FOLLOWS REGULAR SATURDAY/SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
DEC. 31
5:00 PM (OLC)
NEW YEARS DAY: 10:00 AM (OLC)
6:00 PM (SL - Spanish)
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO TWO OF OUR PARISHIONERS
LOU BALDWIN - Received the “St. Joseph the Worker Medal” for his writing in the Catholic
Press. Given the annual Communion Breakfast at Malvern on Nov. 15, 2015
GEORGEANN LABOVITZ - Received the “Outstanding Graduate Award” from St. Hubert High
School for her hard work and volunteering. Given at the Legacy Luncheon held on December 6, 2015
CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OF YOU. YOU ARE A TRIBUTE TO THE PARISH!
4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DECEMBER 20, 2015
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
8:00 am - Gilda Sariego
(Family)
5:00 pm - Charles & Jessie Benincasa
(Richard & Marie Dooley)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
9:00 am - DiSalvo Family
(Teresa Spiegel & Anna DiSalvo)
11:00 am - Mary & Marge Misnik
(John & Marge Misnik)
1 PM LATIN MASS - Mary Cantagallo
(Niece, Joia DiStefano & Family)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21
8:00 am For the People of the Parish
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22
8:00 am Albert, Angeline, Rudy & John Merando
And John Garraty (Merendo Family)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament (8:30am to 12N)
8:00 am - Poor Souls in Purgatory (Lin Ping Ou)
7:00 pm (SL)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 (Christmas Eve)
8:00 am ANNIV: Rev. Anthony Maio
3:30 pm (SL) Christmas Eve Mass
5 :00 pm - (OLC) Mass w/Procession of Bambino
6:00 pm - (SL) Spanish Mass
12 Midnight - Solemn Christmas Mass
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25
(CHRISTMAS)
9:00 am - HAVE A MERRY AND BLESSED
11:00 am CHRISTMAS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26
8:00 am - Godfather, Danny Gatti
(Louise Gatti Russell)
5:00 pm - Terry Black
(Quirk Family)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 (Feast/Holy Family)
9:00 am - 17TH ANNIV: Alfred (Boo Boo) Pizzo
(Phil, Children, Grand & Great Children)
11:00 am - John Marcolongo and Mildred & Sam
Coons
(Loretta Marcolongo)
1 PM LATIN MASS - Joyce Wilson (Steven Valle)
Mass Intentions Schedule
St. Leo The Great
6658 Keystone Street
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
8:00 am - Alan Abel
(Joan Abel)
11:30 am- Christopher Muldoon (Theresa Hencek)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27
8:00 am - Helen, George & Jessica Cotter
(Mom & Grandmom, Eunice)
11:30 am - Isabel Uribe
(Las Hijas)
WE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Joan Abel, Gloria Allison, Anna Baird, Susan Barry, Ruth Beaucheane,,
June Blasé, ., Marie Bradley, Larry Boersig,, Sarah Carey, , Joe & Patricia Carr, Theresa Carr, Joe Cascerceri, Joseph Cashman, Ernestine Catalano, Elizabeth Clemins, Vincent Clemins, Eunice Cotter, Jim Cronin,
Lisa DeCera, Tina D’Alfonso, Veronica Detrick, Mary DiBello, Rose
DiLisi, Mary Beth Donahue, Dot Downey, Joe Dugan, Eileen A. Farrell,
Regina Fehrle, Anne Fields, Sam French, Larry Friel, Anita Galan, Nancy
Galan, Ines Gambardello, Louise Gatti, Betty Gephart, John Greenley,,
Chuck Gorgol, Marie Gorman, Courtney Gross, George Haag, Regina
Hamilton, Richard Heim, Donna Henry, Kim Hopkins, Peggy Hopkins,
Fran Horan , Josie Iavecchia, Rosemary & Harvey Josephson, .John
Kachigian, Barbara Kelly, Crystal Longbottom, Anna Lowry, Peg Lyman,
Jee & Lucy Magro,, John Marcolongo, Jim McGee, Kevin McGuigan,
Bob McMahon, Ginger McNally, Jane & Pat Mooney, Angelo Nigroni,
Vita Nardino, Catherine Norton, Thomas O’Donnell, Joseph O’Neill,
Joan Paparo, Brian Patterson, Carmen Perez, Mary Ann Perri, Sandy
Piccoli, Phil Pizzo, Ed Riley, Jean Riley, Amelia Rivera, Ann Schilp,. Alfred
Siciliano, Brianna and Justin Slemmer, Gladys Smith, George Stinger,
Robin Stinglin, Crystal Swift, Florence Thibault,, Paul Varenick,, Kelly
Ward, Jodie Wilson, Patricia Gallagher Smith.,
For those who have died -- remembering- Helen Della Penna
PLEASE WATCH YOUR HANDBAGS IN PEW.
ALTAR FLOWERS
IN MEMORY OF
5TH ANNIV: JOSEPHINE CERVINO
REQUESTED BY
MICHAEL & LISA
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FIGURESIN
FOR
DECEMBER
13 WILL BE
REPORTED
FOLLOWING
BULLETIN
Fuel
1,331.00
NEED FOR USHERS
Would you like to be an Usher? We need
Ushers for the 5pm, 9 am and 11am Masses.
If you would like to be an Usher at any of
these Masses please contact Nick Marcantonio at 267-315-2096.
USHERS PLEASE NOTE: Sign up for Christmas masses on the schedule left for you.
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NECESIDAD DE UJIERES
¿Te gustaría ser un Ujiere? Necesitamos
Ujieres para las Misas de 5 pm, 9 am y 11
am. Si a usted le gustaría ser Ujiere en
cualquiera de estas misas por favor
póngase en contacto con Nick Marcantonio al 267-315-2096.
UJIERES NOTA: Regístrate para Misas de
Navidad en el schedule dejado para usted.
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HIGH SCHOOLNEWS
Northeast Catholic High - 50th ReunionClass of ‘66 - Friday, June 10 at 6 PM in
Emerald Room, 14002 McNulty Rd. Call
215/543-1051
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Employment Opportunity
Sisters of Blessed Sacrament looking for a
FT Communications Mgr. BS in Communications and experience w/publication,website
design/digital photography. Send resume to
[email protected] before 12/29/15
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VATICAN SPLENDORS
Experience 2000 years of Vatican history at
the Franklin Institute with their limited exhibition of “Vatican Splendors”. These objects form a mosaic of the history of the
Church and its impact on art, history and
culture. Many of these objects have never
left the Vatican, including a personal note
from Pope Francis. Parishioners will receive $10 off each adult ticket by using the
discount code VSARCH when you either
call: 215-448-1200 or go online 222.fi.edu.
Special offer will end on February 1, 2016.
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POINSETTIA PLANTS
Poinsettia Plants will be on the altar this
year. Should you like to dedicate one for
your loved one(s), please call the Rectory .
Prices are $18.00 each and we will list
names in the vestibule. After the New
Year, you will be able to take your poinsettia home.
NOTICIAS DE PREPARATORIA
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Noreste Católico - 50 Reunion clase de
66 - el Viernes, 10 de Junio a las 6:00pm
en el salon de Esmeralda, 14002 McNulty
Rd., llamar al 215/543-1051
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Oportunidad de Empleo
Hermanas de Santísimo Sacramento esta
buscando un FT Communications Mgr. BS en
Comunicaciones experiencia w/publicación,
Web diseño/fotografía digital. Enviar Resume
a [email protected] antes del 29 de Deciembre 2015
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ESPLENDORES DEL VATICANO
Experiencia de 2000 años de historia vaticana en el Instituto de Franklin con su exposición limitada de los "Esplendores del Vaticano". Estos objetos forman un mosaico de la
historia de la iglesia y su impacto en el arte,
la historia y la cultura. Muchos de estos objetos nunca han salido del Vaticano, incluyendo una nota personal de papa Francis. Feligreses recibirán $10 de descuento en cada
entrada de adulto usando el código de descuento VSARCH cuando llames o: 215-4481200 o ir las 222.fi.edu en línea. Oferta especial terminará el 01 de Febrero 2016
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PLANTAS/FLOR DE PASCUA
Las plantas/flor de Pascua estarán en el altar
este año. Si quieres dedicar una flor a uno de
sus seres queridos (s), por favor llame a la
rectoría. Los precios son $18,00 y nos listará
los nombres en el vestíbulo. Después de Año
Nuevo, podrás tomar tu flor de Pascua casero.
ÁRBOL DE GRACIA
GRACIAS A TODOS POR SU PARTICIPACIÓN EN EL ÁRBOL DE DONACIONES. LAS
FAMILIAS QUE HEMOS AYUDADO APRECIAN PROFUNDAMENTE SU GENEROSIDAD.
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AÑO JUBILAR DE LA MISERICORDIA
Papa Francis ha declarado un extraordinario Jubileo año de la misericordia a partir del 8 de Diciembre y termina el próximo 30 de Noviembre de 2016. La apertura de las Puertas Santas en la Catedral, así como la Misa Solemne se celebrará este Domingo 13 de Diciembre a las 6:30pm por Archbishop Chaput. Para saber más sobre las puertas Santo Jubileo y las indulgencias, visite archphila.org/mercy.
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POSADAS
Los Espanos tienen una tradición en Navidad llamado "Posada". María y José llegan a una casa cada noche golpeando para buscar refugio. Entran y hay una luz social con la familia en las casas y
los que vienen con María/José. Esta práctica comienza el 17 de Diciembre hasta el 24 de Deciembre. a 7:00 .
Una lista de las Posadas :
Esta práctica comienza el 17 de Diciembre hasta el 24 de Diciembre. El domingo, 20 de Diciembre.
Todos están invitados a venir a pedir Bienvenido a Joseph & Maria esa noche y tomar parte en esta
costumbre especial.
Una lista de las Posadas:
Domingo Dec. 20 - Sons of Italy, 4741 Friendship St.
Lunes Dec.21 - Familia Rivera, 7032 Gillespie St.
Martes Dec. 22 - Gutierrez Family, 4222 Magee Ave.
Miercoles Dec. 23 -Torres/Hidalgo, 4212 Gilham St.
Jueves Dec. 24 - Iglesia San Leo
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FIESTA DE LOS TRES REYES
Celebrando la fiesta de los Tres Reyes y 5 º Anniversario Del Ministerio español. Celebrado el 9 de
Enero 2016 con la misa a 6:30 en OLC y una Celebración de la Fiesta seguira. Todos están invitados.
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Horario de Misas para Navidad y Año Nuevo
NOCHEBUENA: 3:30 (SanLeo)
EL DÍA DE NAVIDAD: 8:00am (SanLeo)
5:00 (OLC)
9:00am (OLC)
6:00 (SanLeo - Español)
11:00am (OLC)
12 Midnight (OLC)
DICIEMBRE 26/27---SIGUE REGULAR SÁBADO Y DOMINGO HORARIO DE MISAS
EL 31 DE DICIEMBRE DE 5:00pm (OLC)
DÍA DE AÑO NUEVO: 10:00am (OLC)
6:00pm (SanLeo - Español)
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RECONOCIMIENTO ESPECIAL A DOS DE NUESTROS FELIGRESES
LOU BALDWIN - recibió el "San José la Medalla de Trabajador" para su escritura en la prensa católica. Dado al desayuno anual de comunión en Malvern en 15 de Noviembre de 2015
GEORGEANN LABOVITZ - recibido el "Destacados posgrado premio de la escuela secundaria St.
Hubert para su trabajo y voluntariado . Dado en el Almuerzo Legado celebrada el 06 de Diciembre
de 2015
FELICIDADES A LOS DOS. USTED SON UN HOMENAJE A LA PARROQUIA!
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POPE FRANCIS COMMEMORATIVE BOOKOrders are being taken for this book which chronicles the visit of Pope France to Washington, New York as well as Philadelphia. Each book will bring $8 to the World of Families
organization to help defray expenses. If interested, go to www.worldmeeting2015.org.
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BIBLE STUDY
The BIBLE STUDY - Salvation History begins this Tuesday, October 13 at 7PM in the Rec-
tory. The Study starting with Genesis and ending with the New Testament, features a DVD
by Jeff Cavins as part of course. If you have ever heard him speak, you will know his
talks are informative, clear and entertaining.
The Study is a 24-week course, but will be
divided into 6-week sessions to make it easy to attend. This first 6-week will end on Nov.
17 and will pick up again in Lent. Consider signing up for this course, you will not be disappointed. Call the Rectory to sign up or for further information.