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St. Thomas More Parish Bulletin
February 1, 2015
Route 100 North of Route 23 South Coventry Township
2101 Pottstown Pike • Pottstown, PA 19465
Rectory - 610-469-9304
www.stmsouthcoventry.com
REV. HUGH J. DOUGHERTY, Pastor
DEACON GEORGE W. LEONHARDT, JR., Deacon
SATURDAY EVENING MASS:
5:30 P.M.
SUNDAY MASSES:
WEDDINGS: Arrangements for marriage are
to be made at the Rectory at least six months in
advance. Attendance at Pre-Cana instructions
is mandatory.
8:00 and 10:30 A.M.
DAILY MASS:
8:30 A.M.
CONFESSIONS:
Saturday 4:30 to 5:15 P.M.
Sunday 7:45 to 7:55 A.M.
BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays,
with due preparation of the parents. Parents should
contact the rectory to schedule an appointment
with the Priest. Helpful information will be received
at this meeting. Parents, and godparents, if possible, will then attend a Pre-Jordan Conference
offered on the second Wednesday of every month
at 7:30 P.M.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 1, 2015
Masses of the Week
Monday, February 2
8:30 AM
Special Intention
George Leonhardt & Family
Sunday, February 1
8:00 AM
Mass
9:10 AM
CCD
10:30 AM
Mass
Tuesday, February 3
8:30 AM
Leonard Rotteveel
Req.: Sean Pickar
Monday, February 2
7:00 PM
Rosary
7:30 PM
KOC Meeting
Wednesday, February 4
8:30 AM
Anthony Talarico
Req.: Family
Tuesday, February 3
7:00 PM
CCD
7:00 PM
Guitar Practice
Thursday, February 5
8:30 AM
Robert E. Craig, Jr.
Req.: Candace Jumbo
Wednesday, February 4
2:00 PM
Coventry Manor Mass
Friday, February 6
8:30 AM
Theresa & Dan Pizzi
Req.: Ann Pizzi
Saturday, February 7 – Catholic Charities Appeal
8:00 AM
Rosary
8:30 AM
Mass
5:30 PM
Mass
Saturday, February 7
8:30 AM
Diane Leonhardt
Req.: Ladies Auxiliary
5:30 PM
Peggy & John Harrity
Req.: Family
Sunday, February 8 – Catholic Charities Appeal
8:00 AM
Mass
9:10 AM
CCD
10:30 AM
Mass
Sunday, February 8
8:00 AM
Diane Leonhardt
Req.: Walt & Cetta Hunt
10:30 AM
People of The Parish
Next Week’s Scripture: 5th Sunday
First Reading
Second Reading
Job 7:1-4, 6-7
1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23
Mark 1:29-38(74)
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Coventry Manor Nursing Home
February 2
February 2
February 4
February 5
February 7
February 7&8
February 9
February 10
February 10
February 12
February 14&15
February 15
February 16
February 18
February 18
February 23
March 2
March 4
March 7
March 7
March 9
March 10
March 14
March 17
March 18
March 19
March 24
March 26
Rosary
KOC Meeting
Coventry Manor Mass
Cantor Rehearsal
Rosary
Ladies Pretzel Sale
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
Manatawny Manor Mass
Practice Reconciliation
Movie Night
Music Ministry Bake Sale
Parish Breakfast
Rosary
Ash Wednesday
Coventry Manor Ash Service
First Reconciliation
KOC Meeting
Coventry Manor Prayer Service
Rosary
Communion Retreat
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
Manatawny Manor Mass
Confirmation Retreat
Book Club
Coventry Manor Prayer Group
Book Club
Confirmation Rehearsal
Confirmation
Sharon Otto, DRE
Office Phone: 610-469-9302
Email: [email protected]
ARCHDIOCESAN TRIBUNAL
Do you or someone you know have a problem with
a marriage in the Catholic Church because of a
prior marriage which has ended in divorce? The
staff of the Archdiocesan Tribunal can possibly be
of help. Call 215-587-3750.
A Prayer Service for Residents of the Coventry
Manor Home in South Coventry Twp. is
scheduled on the first and third Wednesdays of
each month, beginning at 2:00 PM. The
Rosary is recited. Parishioners are invited to
join in the Rosary and an Ash Service on
February 18.
Mass will be celebrated February 4 at 2:00 Pm
all are invited to attend.
Stewardship – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time –
Moses told the people, “The Lord will raise up for
you a prophet like me from among your own
kinsman.” God still provides among His people
the gifts and talents necessary to continue the
work of His Church. What gifts are yours to
share?
PRAYER FOR THE 2015 CATHOLIC
CHARITIES APPEAL
Loving And Gracious God,
We Thank You For All The Gifts And Blessings
That You Have Given Us Out Of your Love.
We Ask You To Open Our Hearts To Return To
You A Portion Of What We Have Been Given,
That Through The Catholic Charities Appeal,
We May Open A Door To Those Most In Need.
Our Charity Towards Our Brothers And
Sisters Is A True Sign Of Our Gratitude And
Love For You. May This Year’s Catholic
Charities Appeal Help Us To Meet The Needs
Of:
-A Hot Meal For The Homeless
-A Blind Child Who Receives A Catholic
Education
-A Woman Freed From Addiction
-A Student No Longer Afraid To Walk To
School
-A Delinquent Teenager Who Is Given A New
Start
-Through The Intercession Of The Blessed
Mother, May The “Poor Have Their Fill” Of
Your Blessings.
We Ask This Through Christ Our Lord. Amen
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Calling All Pretzel Lovers!
 Music Ministry  Valentine’s  Bake Sale 
The Knights of Columbus
Ladies Auxiliary will be
hosting a Pretzel sale
February 7 & 8 after all
Masses. Donations
gratefully appreciated.
Please come and support the various
groups in the Parish Music Ministry,
and pick up a sweet for your
Sweetheart!
After all the Masses on February 14 – 15, 2015
(Just in time for ‘Fat Tuesday’ - Lent begins on
Wednesday, 2/18/15)
CCD Sunday Coffee Social - your help is
needed for 2015!
Assistance and donations are desperately needed to
help make Sunday morning snack time successful
for the children (and adults!!) while CCD is in
session.
Donations are always needed throughout the CCD
season for baked or bought goods, fresh fruit or
snacks. Please sign up for any Sunday of your
choice.
Kitchen helpers are needed to help serve or tidy
up on Sundays. Please consider volunteering to
be an extra set of hands for handing out drinks
to the children, helping serve goodies, or helping
with cleanup. This is a great opportunity for those
in need of volunteer or service hours for school,
too!!
Make at a new year’s resolution to stop by the
kitchen on Sunday morning and lend a helping
hand. Thank you and God Bless!!!!!!!
Parish Breakfast
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
Sunday, February 15, 2015
After the 8:00 and 10:30 am Masses
Suggested Donation
Adults: $7.00 -- Children (under 10) $4.00
No advanced tickets required
Sign-up sheet in the Lobby by the Knights Box
St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus
Crab Cake and Soup Sale
Admiral Ben’s “Famous Lump Crab Cakes and
Home Made Soups”
Order Forms at Knight’s Box in the Church
Lobby
Last day to order February 22nd
Pick up: Saturday, March 7th and Sunday,
March 8th after each Mass.
Last weeks, collection amounted to:
$ 5, 978.00
The Catholic Relief collection amounted to:
$ 135.00
The Building collection amounted to:
$ 2, 444.00
Thank you for your generosity.
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Robe measurement Forms for Confirmation
Candidates are due this Tuesday, February
3, 2015. Please give the robe form to your
CCD teacher or bring it to the Rectory.
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Monday
Tuesday
2
7:00 PM Rosary
7:30 PM
KOC Meeting
9
7:00 PM Rosary
7:00 PM Ladies
Auxiliary Meeting
16
7:00 PM Rosary
23
7:00 PM Rosary
7:00 PM First
Reconciliation
1
8 & 10:30 AM
Masses
9:10 AM CCD
8
8 & 10:30 AM
Masses
9:10 AM CCD
Ladies Auxiliary
Pretzel Sale
15
8 & 10:30 AM
Masses
Ministry Bake Sale
Parish Breakfast
22
8 & 10:30 AM
Masses
9:10 AM CCD
24
7:00 PM CCD
7:00 PM Guitar
Practice
17
7:00 PM Guitar
Practice
7:00 PM Guitar
Practice
10
11:00 AM
Manatawny Manor
Mass
7:00 PM CCD
Reconciliation
Practice
7:00 PM CCD
7:00 PM Guitar
Practice
3
Wednesday
25
7:00 PM Adult
Choir
Ash Wednesday
8:30 AM & 7:30PM Masses
4:00 PM - Service
Ashes
18
7:00 PM Adult
Choir
11
4
Coventry Manor
Mass 2:00 PM
7:00 PM Adult
Choir
February 2015
Sunday
26
19
12
7:00 PM Movie
Night
5
7:00 PM
Cantor Rehearsal
Thursday
27
20
13
6
Friday
28
5:30 PM Mass
5:30 PM Mass
Knights of Columbus
Soup & Crab Cake Sale
- Last day to order
21
Happy
Valentines Day
Ministry Bake Sale
14
5:30 PM Mass
7
8:00 AM Rosary
5:30 PM Mass
Ladies Auxiliary
Pretzel Sale
Saturday
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