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Time—
—February 8, 2015
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses for the Week
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
4:30 VIGIL SPN +Michele Cecilia Williams
by Kathy Weber
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015
8:00 AM SPN
+Frank & Rose Kwasizur
by Tom & Dot Boyle
9:30 AM SS
+Joseph & Jennie Dabovich
by their Children
11:00 AM SPN
+Mike McGonigle
by Pat Panzera
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015
7:30 AM SS
+Louise Swierczynski
by Richard & Judy Wolk
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2015
7:30 AM SS
+Wrobel & Zapalski Families
by Emily Zapalski
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015
7:30 AM SS
+Lucy White
by Lynda Eckes
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015
7:30 AM SPN +Carl Petersen
by Marty Labb
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015
7:30AM SPN +White & Eckes Family
by Lynda Eckes
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015
8:00 AM SPN
+Michele Cecilia Williams
by Renette Metkowski
4:30 VIGIL SPN For All Married Couples
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2015
8:00 AM SPN
For All Parishioners
9:30 AM SS
+Franciszek & Josefa Plocha
by Joanne & Leon Plocha
11:00 AM SPN
+Carl Petersen
by Laura Drake
Please Pray For The Deceased
Especially Mary Anne Mitcheli, Rosemary Flannery, Sr. Jane
Ann Molinaro, IHM, Maureen Elaine Fitzgerald, and All Deceased Members of the Parish.
Please Pray For The Sick
Especially Eleanor Napierkowski, Joseph Suarez, Ikey, Robert
Levi, Francis Casper, Joe L., Pat Grosso, Tom Boyle, Jennifer,
Stella Barczak, Katherine Chavis, Mary Mazur, Tina Marchitelli,
Kim W., Dorothea Hatt, Jessica Paley, Dianne Kane, Mary Huet,
Joe Prusinowski, Kathy Brinn, Sandra Kelly, Paul Scheb, Lillian
Drozdowski, Fran Chupka, Linda Lessor, George Shelton, Jessica,
Dolores Heffron, Evelyne Norris, John Pracilio, Carolyn & Richard
McLeer, Baby Isabella Grace, Renette Metkowski, Steven Stanton,
Tina, Peggy R. Diana, Elizabeth Steel, Margaret Dailey, Marie
Walton, Joey Oliver, & all Sick Parishioners.
Please pray for an end to abortion.
E JOY SOME QUIET TIME WITH THE LORD!
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
St. Philip eri Church
Every Friday:
Every Saturday:
2:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.—9:30 a.m.
Benediction—9:30 a.m.
Sanctuary Lamps
The Sanctuary Candle is burning in the Main Church for:
“Maria D’Orsaneo”
The Sanctuary Candle is burning in the St. John Neumann
Chapel for:
“All Sick Parishioners”
ANNIVERSARY MASS
175th Anniversary of
St. Philip Neri Parish
April 19, 2015, 11:00 AM
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput
O.F.M. Cap.
Archbishop of Philadelphia
Main Celebrant
All are invited
to a reception following Mass
Check it Out!
Retreat for Married Couples
www.livinginlove.org
Ministry Schedule
Collections
Februry 1, 2015
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS THIS WEEK 2/7-8
Saturday
4:30 Vigil Shane Misuro
Conny Lockwood
Sunday
11:00 AM Linda Marucci
Irma Sheppard
Regular Collection
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS NEXT WEEK 2/14-15
Saturday
4:30 Vigil Teresa Karvell
Madeline Eells
Sunday
11:00 AM Jane Lamb
Peter Lamb
Thank you very much for your generosity
throughout the year.
Readings for Next Weekend
February 15, 2015
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 11
Reading II
Regular Collection 2.2.2014
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+Deceased Members of Kupiec & Heys Family.
+Jennie & Joseph Dabovich of. son John.
+Jennie & Joseph Dabovich of. daughter Maryann.
+Frank Karvell of. Wife.
+Mr. & Mrs. Frank Zalewski of. Daughter.
+Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Nevaline of. Niece.
+Frank & Leon Morris of. Niece.
+Joseph Zalewski of. Sister.
+Henry & Jean Cieplinski & Edward & Anna Donnelly
of. Henry & Kathleen Cieplinski.
+Kasprzak & Konwerski & Kezlaw Family of. Family.
+Alfreda & Zygmunt Plocha of. Joanne & Leon Plocha.
+Frances & Henry Jaworski of. Joanne & Leon Plocha.
+Bernard Barczak, Sr. of. wife Stella & Family.
+Barbara Uszacki of. husband Raymond.
+Irene & James Krouse of. Irene Coghlan & Family.
Ash Wednesday is February 18
Please bring your old palm
to church with you the next
Sunday so that the palm
can be burned for Ash
Wednesday. Thank you.
2015 Sacramental Dates
FIRST RECONCILIATION
Tuesday, February 24, at 7:00 p.m.
CONFIRMATION
Sunday, March 1
at 11:00 a.m. Mass
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Sunday, May 3 at 11:00 a.m. Mass
THIS WEEK (February 8)
8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
NEXT WEEK (February 14-15)
Special Valentine CAM—4:30 Vigil
8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
POPE FRA CIS QUOTE:
“From my point of view, God is the light that
illuminates the darkness, even if it does not dissolve it,
and a spark of divine light is within each of us.”
- Pope Francis
Parish Events Calendar
Baptisms
2015
CONGRATULATIONS
Wednesday , February 11
ChristLife Discovering Christ
Emerson Grace Walker
6:45 p.m.—
p.m.—spn
Friday, February 13
Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
who was baptized at
St. Philip Neri Parish
on February 1, 2015
Let us pray that Emerson Grace and
her parents, David & Joanna, will
remain strong in their faith.
2:00 p.m.—
p.m.—spn
Monday, February 16
Baptism Class
7:00 p.m.—
p.m.—spn
Wednesday, February 18
Ash Wednesday
Masses: 7:30 a.m.—
a.m.—ss 7:00 p.m.—
p.m.—spn
Tuesday, February 24
First Reconciliation
7:00 p.m.—
p.m.—spn
Thursday, February 26
Finance Council Meeting
7:00 p.m.—
p.m.—spn
Sunday, March 1
Confirmation
Prepare for the World Meeting of Families!
Prepare for the World Meeting of
Families by attending local preparation
events designed to prepare our minds
and hearts for this once-in-a-lifetime
event. A running list of local WMOF preparation events
can be found at phillyevang.org/wmof.
Courage/Encourage Ministry
Are you or a loved one struggling with unwanted samesex attractions and looking for answers? Courage, an
apostolate of the Roman Catholic Church, ministers to
those with same-sex attractions and their loved ones, focusing on chastity, prayer, fellowship, support and good
example. For more information, call 215.587.4505 to
leave a message, email [email protected]
or visit:phillycourage.com. Confidentiality is assured.
11:00 a.m. Mass—
Mass—spn
MANUP PHILLY
Saturday, March 7
Man Up Philly
is coming March 7, 2015
St. Joseph’s University
Sunday, April19
175 Anniversary Mass
Archbishop Charles Chaput
celebrant
11:00 a.m. Mass—
Mass—spn
Faith, Fatherhood & Family
St. Joseph’s University
Hagan Arena
Philadelphia, PA
Visit: ManUpPhilly.com
For More information and To Register
Pastor’s Letter
Dear Parishioners,
One reason that a lot of people get upset in life is that things are not the
way that they would like them to be. When another person blocks our way
slowing what we would like so often we get angry, at them. If we are honest we
are angry at ourselves. But we take it out on another.
Some people have noted that when we point at others we have three
fingers pointing back at ourselves. To go deeper with that truth, it is like taking
poison and believing it is going to hurt the other person. So often as the situation would have it the other human being does not even know we are upset.
So often all of this upsetment is only in our minds.
By changing our view of things a lot can change. Instead of seeing
myself and the way I want things to be, as the center of my happiness and
contentment having God at the center will make the difference
It is like Peter during the storm. When his eyes were fixed on Jesus and
his faith was in God he was doing the unexpected, he was walking on water,
but when he took his eyes off Jesus and looked at the storm he sank.
We need a commitment to our faith in God. We must as adults renew
our baptismal promises to live for God and others.
This year 2015, we celebrate 175 years of St. Philip Neri parish living
faith in God. May we renew our decision to have God at the center of our lives.
May we renew that decision often. Let us put this into action. Our commitment
to the sacraments, Sunday mass and reconciliation are examples of living out
our faith.
During this jubilee year between Easter and Pentecost you are invited to
open the doors of your hearts to Christ. The center doors of St. Philip church
will also be open. Walking through this door will be a sign of your decision to
live for God and others. Our decision puts us in the position to be the persons
God created us to be and live the best truest lives ever.
May we live our lives, God’s way.
Father Oliver
Dear Fr. Oliver and St. Philip Neri Community,
Greetings from Albania!
Some of you may remember when I spoke at SPN, regarding my mission trip
abroad. Although I expected to be in Africa, I find myself in Albania, a postcommunist country, whose people need a lot of love! I have been in Albania
and am encountering a lot of challenges, but also God's love. As I travel,
serve, and live abroad I learn not only about God, Catholicism, and other
cultures, but I also learn how to better love others, and myself as well.
In Albania, the other volunteers and I work with a group of kids from ages
8-11 in the morning; offering various activities, music, art, English, and gymnastics. I
also teach a specific group of three kids English, who improve my knowledge of the
Albanian language at the same time. I introduce them to games like hangman, and
they teach me new hand games, words, and ways to love.
The volunteers, sisters, and I also engage the youth of the community by offering everything from dances to adoration. We are currently planning an outing for the youth to
take them on a hiking trip in the mountains.
Your support allows us to provide materials for the children, and also to plan outings
for the youth. Thank you very much for your ongoing prayers and support!
In Christ,
Amanda Reilly
PS Please enjoy these photos! The food we were able to provide at our Christmas program thanks to your generosity!
Older Parishioners (60 and over) may qualify for a Property Tax
Rebate for 2014 taxes as well as other benefits and resources.
Philadelphia Corporation for the Aging has a number of programs
for seniors: inhome support, meals on wheels, family caregiver
support, minor home repair and modifications (grab bars for the
bathtub, etc.) You may call the PCA Help Line 215-765-9040; or, if
you would like to speak to a parishioner who works in aging with a
question or concern, you may call Linda Marucci at 215-238-9164.
I plead with you—never, ever give up on
hope, never doubt, never tire, and never
become discouraged. Be not afraid.
- St. John Paul II -
Lord, show me one way in this
Mass that I can be a better
version of myself.
2015 COME & SEE WEEKENDS
Come stay at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and
experience life on Campus.
HIGH SCHOOL WEEKEND—Friday Feb. 13—Sunday Feb. 15
POST HIGH SCHOOL WEEKEND—Friday Feb. 20—Sunday Feb. 22
The Catholic Gentleman
For more info: 610-667-5778 or www.heedthecall.org
The Bible Timeline Seminar
With Jeff Cavins
Join us for a sweet occasion
Mass and Valentine Reception
Saturday, February 14, 4:30 PM
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Immaculate Conception Church
35 Mountain Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876
Info: Kate McCabe 908-722-8834
or email
[email protected]
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at St. Philip Neri Church
All invited
including past parishioners
and couples married at St.
Philip Neri Church
Please join us for a sweet time
chocolates, cheese and . . . after Mass
FIRST RECO CILIATIO
Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Pray for our children who will receive
First Holy Communion this year.
All are invited to the Service.
Make your Easter preparation now.
Celebrate St. Valentine’s Day as part of
St. Philip Neri’s 175thAnniversary Year.
Spring Day of Renewal
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