6th Sunday of Easter – May 13, 2012
Give Your Life for Them
Gospel Summary - A complete circle of love is found
in this gospel reading. God loved the Son, Jesus. The
Son loves his followers, and the followers show their
love for God through their love for one another. It is
clear in this reading that while we are part of this circle,
we are only part of it because God chose us to be. Our
response to God’s choice for us is simply to show our
love for God through the love we show to other human
beings. Bringing the Gospel into Your Family - Jesus
asks us to love one another as he has loved us. It’s easy
to love those who love us, but what about the hard part
of this command? How do we show love to the person
that does not show us love? Think about who those
people are in the lives of your family members. Allow
each person to offer suggestions about how they will
show Jesus’ love to the person that is difficult for them
to love.
MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, May 12
8:30AM Eileen Connelly
5:30PM Helen Grinnan
SUNDAY, May 13 - Mother’s Day
7:30AM Michael Burke
10:00AM Michael Ciavardini
60th Jubilee Fr. James H. Hughes
11:30AM Matthew Hallinan
5:30PM Laura Tomasetti
MONDAY, May 14
6:30AM Mary Schaffer
8:30AM Michael Ciavardini (First Anniversary)
TUESDAY, May 15
6:30AM John Benesta
8:30AM Michael Horan
WEDNESDAY, May 16
6:30AM Stephen Otruba
8:30AM Florence Buonanno
Vigil Mass for the Ascension
7:00 PM Margaret Underwood
THURSDAY, May 17
The Ascension of the Lord
6:30AM Matt Mullin
8:30AM Helen Grinnan
10:30AM Helen Hess
7:00PM Louis Alvare
FRIDAY, May 18
6:30AM People of the Parish
8:30AM Ints. of Barbara Brooks
SATURDAY, May 19
8:30AM Francis Mango
5:30PM Larry Weathers
SUNDAY, May 20
7:30AM Ints. of Thomas Carroll Family
10:00AM Joanie Logan
11:30AM Unborn Children
5:30PM Helen Grinnan
GOD BLESS OUR PASTOR EMERITUS FATHER
JAMES F. HUGHES AS HE CELEBRATES HIS
60TH ANNIVERSARY ON MAY 10TH
We invite the parish family and friends to join us today
after the 10 AM Mass to honor Father Jim and to share
some refreshments in the Church Hall. Father pastored
us for 19 years and was responsible for building three
additions to our wonderful school because he believed in
the Catholic formation of our children as well as a parish
center where we can play and socialize.
THE BEAUTIFUL HANDS OF A PRIEST
We need them in life's early morning,
We need them again at its close;
We feel their warm clasp of true friendship,
We seek it while tasting life's woes.
When we come to this world we are sinful,
The greatest as well as the least.
And the hands that make us pure as angels
Are the beautiful hands of a priest.
At the altar each day we behold them,
And the hands of a king on his throne
Are not equal to them in their greatness
Their dignity stands alone.
For there in the stillness of morning
Ere the sun has emerged from the east,
There God rests between the pure fingers
Of the beautiful hands of a priest.
When we are tempted and wander
To pathways of shame and sin
'Tis the hand of a priest that absolve us.
Not once but again and again.
And when we are taking life's partner
Other hands may prepare us a feast
But the hands that will bless and unite us,
Are the beautiful hands of a priest.
Bread, Wine & Candle
In memory of Michael Ciavardini
Flowers in the Chapel -Erik Cichanowsky
HOPE MEAL PROGRAM
Mary Stevenson – 610-891-0272
INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY
We
are
hosting
this
week.
Go
to
www.mysignup.com/smmihn to help. New volunteers
are always welcome! Stop in to see the joy and blessing
we are to these families, our brothers and sisters.
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God bless them and keep them all holy,
For the Host which their fingers caress,
What can a poor sinner do better
Than to ask Him who chose them to bless
When the death dews on our lids are falling,
May our courage and strength be increased
By seeing raised o'er us in blessing
The beautiful hands of a priest.
face. “Chev,” as he was affectionately known, had one
of the biggest hearts and a zest for life that was
unparalled. His motto was “Do what you do.”
Regardless of your age, gender, or position in life, you
were unique to him and he made you feel special,
important and loved. He always encouraged everyone to
strive to do their best in life and become the person God
intended them to be. He cared about everyone in his life,
no matter what their circumstances were.
A BLESSED MOTHERS DAY TO OUR MOMS,
GRANDMOMS AND GODMOTHERS
As we honor our Mothers today, we ask our Blessed
Mother to help them be a role model of faith, hope and
divine sacrificial love. We praise God and thank them
for always saying Yes to Jesus and empowering us with
the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit so that we all
believe that we are precious children of God.
Sometimes it is very difficult to give up “control” and
ask God to take care of everything, to take over for us,
but that is exactly what he wants us to do. It is in this
asking that He takes us by the hand and leads us. He
knows the road we should walk down and He will guide
us. We miss Michael deeply and God weeps with us, just
as he did for Lazarus. Michael walks with God now.
Our family will never forget all of the love, kindness,
caring, compassion and understanding that all of you,
our friends and parish family, have shown to us.
Michael always would say to us: “You have no idea
how many friends I have.” He was right. The
outpouring of love was evident through those first
couple of days, and has continued up to the present.
Some of you knew Michael as a baby, some as a student
at SMM school, others through high school and college
and some of you barely knew him and yet you gave so
unselfishly of yourselves. Through all of your countless
words of comfort, phone calls and messages of love and
support, endless cards delivered to our home on a
weekly basis, flower arrangements sent during holidays
or other special times of the year, our grief has been
cushioned and embraced by a network of God’s faithful
servants. Never underestimate how your words, or even
a simple touch or smile, can bring comfort. It is an
affirmation of Michael’s life and we welcome them!
We can honor them best by passing on the gift of divine
life, love and faith to our children and give them the
humility and self-confidence to become men and women
blessed with compassionate hearts and caring hands.
I SAID A MOTHER’S PRAYER FOR YOU
I said a Mother’s Day prayer for you to thank the Lord
above for blessing me with a lifetime of your
tenderhearted love. I thanked God for the caring you’ve
shown me through the years, for the closeness we’ve
enjoyed in time of laughter and of tears. And so, I thank
you from the heart for all you’ve done for me and I bless
the Lord for giving me the best mother there could be!
ROSARY PAMPHLETS AVAILABLE FOR
ADULTS AND CHILDREN in parish offices.
Dear Friends of St. Mary Magdalen
May 14th will mark the one year anniversary of our son
Michael’s journey home to the Lord. As you can
imagine, our lives were shattered on that day and the
process of now going through life without him is, at
times, overwhelming and unimaginable.
God places people in our lives for a reason and simply
by them being themselves, we become better people.
They touch our hearts and our spirits. Michael was such
a person. Michael was a gift in our lives for 23 years,
and treasuring each and every memory is its own
precious bead on our rosary. Pray for him and to him, as
he is listening in a way that only he is now capable of.
Keep Michael’s spirit alive and always “Do what you
do.”
We would give anything to have Michael back but we
know that is not possible. We would rather be at any
other point in our lives than where we are right now.
We are so very sad and our hearts are breaking. We
have searched for answers, explored the “what ifs,” and
asked “Why did this have to be? Every day is difficult
for us as we want desperately to hug him or give him a
kiss, but now can only turn to thoughts of doing so.
In closing, we choose the refrain from a hymn that is
known to many: “All I ask of you is forever to
remember me, as loving you.” And so we do…..
Vince and Bernadette, Stephen and Regina Ciavardini
As sad as we are, the goodness and love of Michael’s
life and personality is a common thread for us all. Over
the past year, we have heard so many “Michael” stories
that have brought joy to our hearts and a smile to our
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JOIN US FOR MASS THIS MONDAY AT 8:30 AM
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family and home to be blessed, please call the parish
office, contact Deacon James or Msgr. Ralph.
A time to be baptized: Eloise Odile Hartman,
Baptismal Class: Call Deacon Peter or Mary Zurbach
to sign up for Baptismal class for all parents. Sponsor
Eligibility Letters from the parishes are needed three
weeks before the Baptism. We ask you to come for
instructions before you give birth so that you can be
prepared in choosing your date and sponsors. We remind
all parents and Godparents that they must be registered
and practicing Catholics. Godparents must be 16 years
of age and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
MONDAY BEREAVEMENT AT 1 PM
If you are having a difficult time after losing someone
please come and share your feelings on Mondays. Sr.
Monica, RSM will be speaking on Grief & Loss. Feel
free to bring a relative or friend. Call Barbara Eubanks
with any questions. 610-361-8787. Jesus is with you in
your sorrow to offer you new life through the
Communion of the Saints. If you can come at night,
please call Barbara.
A time to die: Rev. Michael J. Heim, Jack Hannigan
(father of Mary Conroy: Our sympathy and prayers are
extended to the families of and our SMM Faith
Community, who have died, and all the victims of war,
and the 4,100 daily abortions.
STRENGTHEN YOUR PERSONAL LOVE
RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS!!!
Our small Faith Sharing group is more a discussion
group with your fellow parishioners using the current
Sunday Mass readings as a kick-off point. Meetings are
kept to an hour in a relaxed, sociable setting. Facilitators
and times of meetings are listed below. Please call
Bonnie Clark (610-353-7930) or one of the facilitators.
Mon 1:30PM: Camille Antonello, 610-566-0148
Twice monthly: Sue Mita 610-566-4819
Tues 7:30PM (2x a mo): Mary Ann Foster, 566-1399.
Wed 7AM Men’s Group: Don Saleski 610-566-3492 in
Church Gathering Room. Monthly, Wed: 9:30AM,
toddler’s welcome: Jeanne Barker 610-627-1009.
Thurs. 3 PM: Eleanor O’Rourke, White Horse Village
610-558-9128. Thurs 7:30PM: Bonnie Clark (2nd& 4th
wks) 610-353-7930. First Thurs of month: 1011:30AM: St. Frances Hall: Mommies Pray & Play,
anitasmm@verizon.net. If you would like to start a
group, call Msgr.
A time to heal: PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK &
OUR SOLDIERS in harm’s way: Fr. James Hughes,
Flo Albrecht, Baby Vaughan, Chris Bogdash, Kay Green
Blatt, Jean Brennan, Giana Campbell, Dave Clark,
Nancy Clay, Fran Cook, Chris D’Elia, Michael Delaney,
Kathleen De Luca, Carol Desko, Anna DiDonato, Marie
DiPaola, Gennela D’Orazio, Kathleen Durham, Allen
Edmunds, Jack Eiserman, Ron Eubanks, Edmund
Esposito, Ben Evans, Rev. John Freeman, Kevin
Gallagher, Dr. David Ginsberg, Margaret Hagan, Patrick
Hennessy, Junka Husted, Elliott and Henry Johnson,
Paul Kelleher, Lucille Konecny, Carolyn Labrum and
Hon. Judge J. Labrum, Caren Pappano Ladd, Joe
Malloy, Leo Maloney, Joseph Manion, Joe MacDonald,
Peggy Matthews, Dr. Ted Mauer, Carmella Messina,
Eustace Mita, Jr, Andrea Orsini, Bill Purner III, Pat
Quinn, Bob Ruggieri, Pat Ryan, Phyllis Scott, John
Shea, Dan Shellington, Dorothy and Stephen Schmidt,
Catherine Smith, Grace Sortino, George Tonsa, Joann
Trolio, Dr. John Weigele and Francis Wesner. Call
Msgr. Ralph, if you need a priest to offer the Sacrament
of God’s Healing Love – cell 610-389-9541.
WEDDINGS need to be arranged 6 months ahead. At
least one partner must be a practicing and active member
of our parish or their parents. Please call Deacon James
for the initial paper work and schedule your Pre Cana
talks. Congratulations on the wedding of Kate
McLaughlin & Matthew Santore.
HONOR THE BVM THROUGH THE ROSARY
TUESDAY EVENING ROSARY AT 7:15
Our Blessed Mother wants to strengthen your faith
through your JOYS, SORROWS AND GLORIOUS
EVENTS so that you can become a LUMINOUS
MYSTERY OF JESUS to your family and world. Join
us in Mary’s Month in our Chapel and spend fifteen
minutes with Our Lady silently sharing your joys, hopes,
and/or struggles. In return, you’ll be assured of her
blessings, peace and love. You give so much of yourself
for your families, work and others; this is an opportunity
to give yourself the gifts of quiet, peace and solitude.
Dress is casual (sweats are fine), rosaries will be
provided and it begins at 7:15 every Tuesday evening.
Hope to see you then!
WELCOME OUR NEW FAMILIES: - Michael &
Kristin Kutzmonich & Family and Sam Byrne &
Aimee Lamoureux See Msgr. Chieffo for a registration
form after Mass or stop in our Parish Offices in the
lower level Mon through Fri 8:30AM-4:30 PM. Offices
close for lunch Noon-1PM. If you would like your
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IN HIS SIGN RADIO PROGRAM WITH MSGR.
RALPH is each Thursday from 5-6 PM on 800AM
Call with your questions or comments at 610-527-2906
Golf Outing – Oct. 22, 2012; Old York Rd Club
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subset of the Honors College. In addition, I have been
designated as a Presidential Global Scholar by the
University. This designation entitles me up to $6,000 to
cover any costs of travel I incur while at Northeastern.”
John McNichol plans to attend Indiana University of
PA.
Bernadette McShane will major in Food
Marketing and play for the Women’s Lacrosse Team at
St. Joseph University. Ryan Rogers writes “I will be
attending Penn State Main Campus to pursue my
dreams of studying the sciences, specifically in the
major of Biotechnology. I hope to use the knowledge to
make a career in developing drugs and therapies that can
be used to help and cure people who are suffering from
disease. All the while, I will hold what I learned from
the Catholic Church and my education from St. Mary
Magdalen and Malvern Prep close to my heart, for those
lessons will undoubtedly be the most important in my
life. Thank you … Allison Saft received $100,000
Merit Scholarship to Tulane University and is on the
short list for Oxford University in England. Peter
Scheuerman will be attending East Stroudsbury
University.
Margaret Shevlin was accepted at
Marymount Manhattan College. Joseph Sincavage
received a full scholarship to Drexel University to
major in Bio-medical Engineering. Jessie Marie West
will be attending Penn State Main Campus (College of
Business) as a Bunton-Waller Fellow. The BuntonWaller Fellowship is a Full Four Year Scholarship.
Ellen Wilson will attend Northeastern University.
From the desk of Sister Mary James
McCaffrey PREP children took home the reregistration form, Calendar for 2012-2013,
Tuition Scale and a cover letter from the
PREP Office. If you did not receive it, please
check your child’s PREP school bag.
First Communion – October 20, 2012; First Penance –
March 21, 2013; Confirmation will not take place next
school year but in seventh grade the following year.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL-Week of June 25th
Days: Monday thru Friday-Time: 8:30 to 12:00 Noon
daily Theme: Vatican Express-We will need interested
adult helpers and teenagers to make this a great
experience. Coordinator: Sister Mary James
From Mrs. Burke’s Desk…St. Mary
Magdalen School commends and
celebrates the wonderful contribution
that our mothers make every day.
Their generosity and giving spirit
is evident in all our programs and
activities. May God continue to bless them today and
always. Registration information: 610-566-8821 Ext.122
SMM SCHOOL ALUMNI NEWS:
The following are the future plans of some of the SMM
School Class of 2008 as they prepare to graduate. Julie
Britt will be attending Catholic University. Kenneth
DeStefano is committed to attend John Hopkins
University and play for their soccer team. William
Ghaul was accepted at Ursinus College with a partial
scholarship and will major in Business and play football
for the “Bears”. Colleen Goldhorn will attend West
Chester University and major in Graphic Design.
Zachary Hallinan was awarded the Presidential
Scholarship from St. Joseph University. Daniel
Henry plans to attend George Washington University
majoring in International Affairs and rowing for their
team. Madeline Jacobs was accepted at Boston
College and will double her major in Math and
Secondary Education. Elissa Jensen will attend UCLA
and major in Business and Nutritional Sciences and be a
member of their rowing team. Brynne Martin will be
attending St. Joseph University. Ian McLarney writes,
“I will attend Northeastern University in Boston as a
member of the inaugural class of the newly created
University Scholars Program. As one of only 50
applicants who have been offered admission into this
program (39,000 applied), I am very excited to take
advantage of the opportunities available to me. The
University Scholars Program is a full tuition based
program designed to form an eclectic community of
scholars that live, learn, and explore together as a special
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Additional graduates-to-be have e-mailed their plans.
Luke Antonello will attend St. Joseph University and
has received a University Scholarship. Ryan Fulmer
writes: “I did receive a commission to attend West
Point. However, I have chosen to attend Princeton
University on a full ROTC scholarship. I hope to
major in International Relations and will be proud to
serve my country as an Army officer in the future. I
appreciate all the learning opportunities that both SMM
School and Devon Prep afforded me.” Congratulations
to all these wonderful young people who have used
their talents!
SMM FAMILY HOMEWORK
The parts of our lives that are good and healthy are:
going to mass, family and friends praying together and
going to school. The dead wood is: fighting, stress and
sickness. Maura McGeary (1st grade)
The good, healthy and fruit bearing parts of my family
are the home that we share together, our love of each
other, God and the Catholic Church. The bad habits are
dead branches include playing video games and any
hand-held devices which take me away from my family.
Declan Buttimer (6th grade)
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DANCING WITH THE SMM STARS
ORDER YOUR DVD
DVD’s of the “Dancing with the SMM Stars: A Year of
Dance” will be available in a few weeks. To pre-order
your copy, email marie@stmarymagdalen.net. Price is
$25 and will include the entire 1-hour competition,
awards ceremony and the year of dance (SMM Reveal
Party, FlashMob, HoeDown, etc.).
STEWARDSHIP AND TITHING
Gracious and loving God, we know that it is from your
hand that we receive all that we have and all that we are.
We believe that you call us to be the stewards of the gifts
you have entrusted to us. Help us to respond to your
generosity, by our generosity to all in need; to respond to
your forgiveness, by our willingness to forgive others.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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URGENT: PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
LEGISLATORS IN SUPPORT OF SCHOOL
CHOICE!!! SMM SCHOOL SAVES OUR
TAXPAYERS $6.8 MILLION A YEAR!
NOW is the time to work together and voice our
collective support for school voucher and EITC
legislation! Many children are in need of a better
education – the type of education found in our Catholic
schools. Please visit www.pacatholic.org to contact your
legislators and ask them to support school choice.
YOUR FAITH GIFTS AND TALENTS ARE
PRECIOUS TO ALL OF US
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May 6 - $24,654.00
Last Year - $23,331.00
Little Sisters of the Poor - $3,465.00
Endowment - $1,144.00
SCHOOL TUITION
1st payment due May 7, 2012
If you have not made your 1st tuition payment, please
add a late fee of $25. Families requesting the electronic
payment method via the parish must submit the gold
EFT form NOW. Call Mary Lou with any ?.
CONGRATULATIONS
We are very proud of the following students who
excelled in the Third Quarter Report.
Cardinal O’Hara students achieving first honors:
Nicole McAlee, Alexis Arra, Elizabeth McBreen,
Rosemarie McLaughlin, Katelyn Markley, Stephen
McAlee, Gabriella Rowe, Jacqueline Magnarelli and
Jack Nolen. Second honors: Madeline Jacob, Jessie
West, Talene Brinker, Lauren Degnan, Scott
Grinnan, Robert Juliana, Jr., Carlie Spaeder,
Brittany Byrne, Danielle Arra and Zachary Maylish.
OUR SMM OASIS OF PEACE ORPHANAGE IN
KENYA is almost complete and will be dedicated this
Fall. Father offers this meditation and thanks us for our
charity. Help finish building our Orphanage in Kenya by
sending donations to our SMM Charity Fund.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DONATIONS AT
WORK: CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
OUR PARISH HAS DONATED $38, 639.00 SO FAR
The goal for the 2012 Catholic Charities Appeal this
year is $10 Million dollars. I have some good news. This
year the appeal has raised nearly $6 million from over
40,000 gifts. Of these gifts over 2,500 are first time
donors to the Appeal and over 16,000 have returned to
support the Appeal after having been away for a year or
more. It is remarkable and a bright spot for our Church
even in difficult times. But as Jesus Christ instructs usour work is never done. We have $4 million left to raise
to hit our $10 million goal and help thousands of our
brothers and sisters in need. They need us; they need you
– maybe now more than ever.
Archbishop John Carroll High School: Ryan
McFadden, a high school junior, has been named a
Diocesan Scholar and will attend classes at Archbishop
Carroll, as well as at local Colleges or Universities,
throughout his senior year. This is quite an
accomplishment.
SAINT MARY MAGDALEN 50TH ANNIVERSARY
“NOURISHING THE VINE FOR 50 YEARS”
We are grateful to all who planted the vine and
tended our faith family growth since 1963. We plan
several celebrations and parish events to praise God
and thank you for our growing and vibrant Catholic
parish. If you have any creative ideas contact Pat
Miniszak or Marie Keith. Stephen DiPietro is
writing our parish history and contact him for any
fascinating stories. Debbie Nolan is writing on our
parish ministries and organizations.
For all of you who have already supported this important
cause I can’t thank you enough. For those still
considering your commitment I ask that you take a
moment and make your pledge now. Pledge cards are
available and there will be a special collection just for
your gift next weekend. You are precious to God and us
as we care for our brothers and sisters in Jesus.
Peace, Archbishop Chaput and Msgr. Ralph.
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We will kick off with a 5K run-walk and Parish
Picnic on Saturday, October 6, 2012
Stay tuned and help us celebrate.
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Deacon James’ Corner
Ministries like the Bethesda project, Hope and
Bereavement and Moms in Touch could use the
enthusiasm of new members. We also would like new
Parishioners to become involved in bringing Holy
Communion to our Retirement Homes at Lima Estates
and Sunrise.
For more information, contact Joanne
Hinkle (johinkle53@yahoo.com), Dana
Westby (danawestby@hotmail.com), Anita
Morro (anitasmm@verizon.net) or Deacon
James (deaconjamessmm@verizon.net).
The St. Mary Magdalen Family welcomes all our new
Parishioners and if you would like your home blessed,
contact me. Deacon James DiFerdinand
SMM HEALING MINISTRY
Protecting yourself, your love ones and your money.
Many of the services provided by the Healing ministry
are geared towards helping our parish families navigate
the process of providing quality care for ourselves and
our loved ones as our needs change. On Wednesday,
May 23rd, from 12:30-2:30 in the St. Frances Room
at SMM church, Linda Anderson, an Elder Lawyer
specializing in the legal, financial, estate and safety
concerns of our elderly, has kindly offered to come to us
and speak on the topic: Elder Law 101. Lunch will be
donated by Senior Helpers, a home health-care
agency. If you are looking for guidance on how to
assure that your loved one’s life quality and estate is
protected, please attend this afternoon of empowerment.
Notifying Anitasmm@verizon.net or 610-566-8821
est. 121 of your attendance would be appreciated but
not mandatory. Feel free to encourage anyone you
know that share your concerns to join you.
SMM Employment Network
If you have any questions or would like assistance from
the SMM Employment Network, e-mail us at
smmemploy@gmail.com or call Paul or Barb at 484420-4246.
FREE BABYSITTING
SMM MOMMIES PRAY N PLAY
Thanks to wonderful volunteer moms, we can now offer
FREE babysitting for mothers with infants and
preschoolers. Come enjoy a morning of sisterhood and
the Holy Spirit all wrapped up with babies and sitters
and
sharing!!
While
some
of
the
”Seasoned Mommies” hug and play with the babies, the
rest join you, “New Mommies”, and together, we read
and reflect on the Gospel readings for Sunday.
Meetings are held monthly in the St. Frances room of the
downstairs church. This is our last meeting this school
year. Our “Moms Dinner Out” will be in June and Sept.
Our mornings will start back up in October. Mark your
calendar and invite a friend or two. Coffee, juice and
snacks provided. Wanted: Seasoned and Unseasoned
Moms for playing and praying. Contact: “seasoned
moms”: Anitasmm@verizon.net or 610-566-8821 ext.
121
or
Marie
Keith
ext
126.
marie@stmarymagdalen.net
CONGRATULATIONS FR. BILL CHIRIACO AND
THE CARDINAL O’HARA HIGH SCHOOL
JV SOFTBALL TEAM for winning the
Archdiocesan Championship with 22 winning games
and no defeats. God bless the coach-priest!
LAUGH WITH THE PASTOR
FAVORITE MOTHERS SAID!
Mona Lisa’s Mother: “After all that money your
father and I spent on braces, Mona, that’s the
biggest smile you can give us?”
Babe Ruth’s Mother: “Babe, how many times
have I told you to quit playing ball in the house?
That’s the third broken window this week!”
Columbus’ Mother: “I don’t care what you’ve
discovered, Christopher. You still could have
written!”
Thomas Edison’s Mother” “Of course I’m proud
that you invented the electric light bulb, Thomas.
Now turn off that light and get to bed!”
Michelangelo’s Mother: “Mike, can’t you paint on
walls like other children? Do you have any idea
how hard it is to get that stuff off the ceiling?”
FEED THE HUNGRY
Please remember to bring a canned good or boxed item
to Mass with you on the weekend. Food cupboard
donations are down and we need your help.
JOIN OUR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
STAND UP FOR FAITH AND COUNTRY
THROUGH CHARITY AND UNITY
We meet the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM in
the St. Francis Room. Contact our Grand Knight
Steven Visek at 610-565-0231 or visit our parish
website. Check out their website so you can become a
better Christian: www.kofc.org/.
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Msgr. Ralph’s Mother: “Raffaele, be good to your
brother and sister or no macaroni.”
Take time to think of the values and virtues your Mom
offered you along with their vision of faith and
willingness to sacrifice their blood, sweat and tears.
The best thing a father can do for his children is to
love their mother and the best a mother can do for
her children is love their father. Msgr. Ralph
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SMM MEN AT MALVERN Retreat- June 22-24th
Several men from our parish will be gathering for our
annual weekend retreat at Malvern Retreat House on
June 22-24th. We invite you to join us even though you
may at this point be thinking that a retreat is for “holy
rollers” and not for me. Not so. Those attending are just
like you. The only difference is that they have
somewhere along the way experienced the serenity that
comes with getting off of the roller coaster of life and
allowing the peace and quiet of Malvern prepare them
for whatever future challenge of life may come their
way. Think about it. We are asking you to spend 42
hours at Malvern for an experience that may change your
life. Seriously consider coming with us and bringing a
family member. If you would like any further
information please log on to www.malvernretreat.com or
call either Dr. Jack Colombo (610-891-0731) or Vincent
Zeller (610-353-7739). We would love to have you join
us on the June 22-24th weekend.
BETHESDA PROJECT
Happy Mother’s Day to all! Guess who raised $16,000 at
the Bethesda Gala? Our own very busy mother-Marie
Keith!! She gracefully volunteered to offer an interactive
cooking party for 10. Bernie Parent, Joe Watson, and Joe
Piscopo volunteered to attend and be “helpers”. The live
auction bidding was frantic and finally stopped at $8,000
for the dinner. Marie and the celebrity helpers offered
another dinner to the other person that was bidding for
the same price. We honor and thank Marie and all the
people that help Bethesda in any way. Each casserole
and bar of soap makes a difference and all efforts and
contributions are important and appreciated. Next
weekend is “Casserole Sunday” and we are always
thrilled to fill our freezer. If you would like to be added
to our Bethesda group emails to get more detailed info
each
month
please
contact
j2215@aol.com
johinkle53@yahoo.com. We are still in desperate need
of soap. You may drop it off in the back of Church by
the food bins. Thank You!
SMM SENIORS
The SMM Seniors are sponsoring the following trips:
“Louis Prima, Jr. $52 + $20 return, 3:30 show & transp.
June 20, 2012. Riverboat Cruise on St. Lawrence River,
Sept 29 – Oct 6, 2012. Cost from $2572. Includes all
meals, excursions, etc. Sounds of Grand Ole Opry on
September 18th. - $20 bonus – 3:00 PM show, buffet
and bus. Broadway Showstoppers: October 15, see and
hear music for “Cats”, “The Lion King”, “Man of
LaMancha”, “the King & I” - $54.00, $20 return – 3PM
show, buffet & bus. “Dino” October 24, $52 for 3:30PM
show and transportation plus $20 return. Radio City
Music hall on Nov. 15th, 2012, See the Rockettes, Dinner
at The Chart House & motor coach transportation
$141.“I’ll be Home for Christmas”, December 3 –
3:00PM show, buffet and bus. - $65.00. The Seniors
meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month from Sept to
June in the lower level of the Church at 1:00PM. All
are welcome! Call Joe Profeta at 610-359-0931 or write
him at 2689 Old Cedar Grove Rd., Broomall, PA 19008
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSACTION
More parishioners are submitting their Sunday donations
via EFT. This has proven to be a convenient and time
saving method of payment. We do all the work you just
need to complete one brief form and your funds will be
deducted each 15th of the month. Forms are available
on our website, in the back of church or call the parish
office and ask to have a form mailed, faxed or emailed to
you. Call Mary Lou if any questions at X 109.
SPONSOR A STUDENT
Our Sponsor a Student program needs your help. As a
parish we are sponsoring 19 students for this school
year. We have received donations of $31,005 to date.
The parish tuition for one student for next year is $3,000.
Any donation toward this fund would be appreciated.
Contact Mary Lou X109 or marylousmm@verizon.net.
We thank the families for submitting their financial aid
forms by April 16th. You will hear from our Sponsor a
Student Committee within a few weeks with their
decision.
Looking for other Catholic Young Adults?
Catholic Young Adults of Chester County continues to
meet on Wednesdays at 7:30 at the Knights of Columbus
Hall in West Chester. All young adults in their 20s &
30s are invited to join us for events promoting faith,
fellowship, and service! May 16: The Sexuality Series
Dr. Peter Kleponis – “Recovering from Sexual Hurt”;
May 23: Fr. Matthew Guckin – “Understanding Our
Mother”; May 30: Dawn Eden!!! (Author: “Thrill of the
Chaste and My Peace I Give you); June 6: Holy Hour at
St. Agnes. For more information find us on Facebook,
at cyacc.org or by emailing our chaplain, Fr. Jeff Rott:
jrott@simonandjude.org.
-SMM0035
BELL CHOIR DONATIONS $250 each
Consider joining our Adult and Children Choirs and Bell
Choir. **Children think about joining our Children’s
Bell Choir! Contact Mary Ellen Harris at Ext. 128
Chimes: In memory of Gloria T. Zikowitz
GOD BLESS OUR EAGLE SCOUTS
PETER SCHEUERMAN
ANDREW WILSON
And their families, scout leaders and troup for
sharing their talents in serving the community.
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