November 23, 2008 – The Feast of Christ the King

Live + Jesus
October 9, 2016 - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our Mother of Consolation Parish
160 Years of Ministry in Chestnut Hill
1855-2015
Parish Mission Statement
Nourished by the Word and Eucharist, we, the members of Our
Mother of Consolation Parish, strive to create a vital, welcoming
The Jubilee
Catholic faith community that embraces each person. Acknowledging Year of Mercy
our blessings and supporting one another, we humbly serve the needs
of God’s people and work to be the presence of Christ in our world.
Our parish Community extends a warm welcome to all our guests and visitors.
If you would like to register as a member of our parish community, please contact the parish office.
Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday
Saturday Daily
Saturday Vigil
Sunday
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
4:30 PM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
6:00 PM
Gluten-Free Hosts available in the Sacristy.
Reconciliation (Confessions)
Saturday: 8:30 - 9:00 AM & 3:30 - 4:00 PM
Private Prayer
The Chapel, located in the Oblate Residence, is
open during the week from 6:00AM to 6:00PM
for prayer and devotion.
First Friday Eucharistic Devotion
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place
in the Chapel - 7:30AM to 6:00PM on the First
Friday of the month (September to June).
Stay Connected
Do you receive parish emails & texts?
If you would like to receive information and
updates about parish events, please text OMC
to 84576 or visit: new.flocknote.com/omc.
BLESSED LOUIS BRISSON, OSFS
Founder of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales &
The Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales
FEAST DAY - October 12
9 E. Chestnut Hill Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19118 • Twenty-Eighth
215-247-0430Sunday
• www.omcparish.com
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Lord Hear Our Prayer
Announced Masses
We Celebrate Baptisms this week …
Monday, October 10 - Columbus Day
We Pray for……
7:00 AM: Bill McMonagle
req by Private Request
Those serving in our military, especially: Jack
Tuesday, October 11 - St. John XXIII (pope)
Anthony, Thomas F. Burke, John Dobbins, Eric
Duckworth, Ronald E. Gabor, Jr., Christopher Gaiters,
Tim Gallagher, Clint Hajek, Thomas Howe, Stephen R.
Irwin, Christian Kostis, Alexander S. Martin, Jack R.
Martin, Edward T. McCann, Brendan McCormick,
Anthony Palombi, Billy Roust, Ryan Sullivan, John
Vogelbacker
7:00 AM: Charlie McClafferty
req by John Gilligan
Wednesday, October 12– Blessed Louis Brisson, OSFS
7:00 AM: Tom Reynolds
req by Joanna Casper
Thursday, October 13
Those who have died, especially: Elena Candido
7:00 AM: William Mullen
req by Margaret Mary Elliott
Those who are sick and homebound, especially:
Mary Helen Adler, Stephanie Anderson, Gloria Antinucci,
Katie Brennan, Rozanne Brickley, Joanne Brown, Hilary
Bruce, Eileen Cawley, Megan Conboy, Winston ChinAhin, Georgette Cook, Hugh Cregan, Don Daddario,
Philip & Mary D’Amico, Carol Davis, David Delowery,
Frances Delli Carpini, Rosemarie Dietz, Mario Diliberty,
Ann and Tom Dougherty, Keefe Ellis, Joan Gain, Terry
Gibbons, Bill Gregg, Agnes Grossman, Shane Guano,
Bronwyn Hansen, Helen Henry, Ed Hooven, Charles
Joyner, Marian Joyner, Sheila Kendall, Marie King,
William King, Dale Kinley, Tim Kitchen, John Lang,
Baby Novalee Lang, Bobby Langdon, Jr., Gerry
Laskowski, Ruth Longo, Jennifer Leaming Lyons, Mary
MacFarland, James Mazzone, Robert McAuliffe, Molly
McClure, George McCombe, John McDermott, Jimmy
McGillian, Vera Morangello, Robyn Muldrow, Kevin
O’Brien, Theresa Nocero, Darryl Palmer, Ken Patrick,
Dominic Pironti, John Paul Pironti, William Patrick
Pironti, Sr. Marie Poland ASC, Richard Porth, Gene
Reilly, Michael Reinking, Robert Richey, III, Joseph
Rizzo Jr., Joseph Rizzo Sr., Kiersten Reilly, Ernest
Robinson, Rosemary Schoendorfer, Harold Shelly,
Frances Shinn, David Sickles Sr., Matt Sokol, Bernedette
Smith, Caroline Sweeney, Michael Sweeney, Chris Tama,
Lt. Ryan Timoney, Alice Georgia Unsworth, Mary Violi,
Anne Walsh, Patsy Walsh, Peggy Webber, Louise Willard,
Darrin Wood, and those who care for them.
Prayers for the Sick and Homebound
If there is anyone you would like added or
removed from our Sick & Homebound Listing,
please call the Parish Office at 215-247-0430.
Question of the Week
Youth: What do I need to thank God for today?
Adult:
For what do I give thanks to God most
often?
Friday, October 14 - St. Callistus (pope & martyr)
7:00 AM: Catherine Coyle
req by Bridge Gallagher
Saturday, October 15
8:00 AM: Donna Cerino
req by her Children - David & Diane
4:30 PM: William Villano
req by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hunter
Sunday, October 16 - 29th Sunday in O.T.
7:30 AM: Dr. Walter Matteucci & Joanne Matteucci Cottee
req by his Wife/her Mother
9:00 AM: Living & Deceased Member of OMC Parish
req by OMC Parish Community
11:00 AM: Edward Devlin
red by Mr. & Mrs. Dominic Dalicandro
6:00 PM: Cesira Costa
req by Daughter & Grandaughter
Stewardship of Treasure
“Give to the Lord as he has given to you,
generously, according to your means.” Sirach 35:12
October 2, 2016: $ 14,346
Weekly Budgeted: $12,500
Thanks for your support of our parish and our
ministries. Your continued and consistent
contributions to the parish are greatly appreciated.
The Parish Finance Council invites you to consider
online giving as a way of supporting the Sunday
Collection throughout the year. For
more information, please visit the
parish web page and click on
“Online Giving.”
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A Thought from St. Francis de Sales
“The only remedy against lying is to correct the lie as soon as we realize we have
told it; so we must also repair our anger instantly by an act of meekness,
because, as the saying goes, fresh wounds are the quickest to be healed.”
The Week at a Glance
Monday, October 10
7:30 PM: Thomas Merton Series (Parish Center)
Tuesday, October 11
6:30 PM: Syrian Refugee Meeting (Parish Center)
7:00 PM: Women-Sharing (Parish Center)
7:00 PM: Safe Environment Training (Hall)
Wednesday, October 12
9:00 AM: Safe Environment Training (Hall)
7:00 PM: Cub Scouts (Hall)
Thursday, October 13
4:00 PM: DVD Religion Course (School)
7:30 PM: Adult Choir Rehearsal (Church)
Friday, October 14
10:00 AM: Observation Morning for Parents (School)
7:00 PM: OMC Movie Night (Parish Center)
Saturday, October 15
11:00 AM: CGS - Level II (Atrium)
12:00 PM: Rosary Rally (Front of Church)
4:30 PM: Baptism during Vigil Mass (Church)
Sunday, October 16
9:00 AM: Sunday Story during Mass (Church)
10:00 AM: PREP Classes (School)
Our Annual Mass of
Remembrance
Our Mass for OMC parishioners
who have died during the past year
will be celebrated on
Saturday, November 5
4:30 pm Vigil Mass.
As is our tradition, the families of the deceased will be
invited to join the OMC community in remembering
their loved ones.
In addition, we will remember the family members and
friends of all our parishioners who have died this past
year. If you would like your loved one(s) to be
remembered at this Mass, please call the parish office
(215-247-0430).
It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead.
(2 Maccabees 12:46)
Bulletin Articles & Inserts
Oct. 23 - articles & inserts due Oct. 9
October 30 - articles & inserts due Oct. 16
St. Vincent de Paul Society
CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD
ITEMS COLLECTION
SATURDAY, October 22nd
SUNDAY, October 23rd
OMC Society of St. Vincent de Paul is collecting USABLE clothing,
shoes, and household items in good condition. Clothing should be on hangers or neatly stored in
bags. Shoes should be bound together. ALL items must be clean, repaired, and in good condition.
Receipts provided. Questions or for more information: Call 215-836-7924 or 215-242-3794. Stop
by and share our Vincentian Spirit!
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Respect Life Month at OMC
Baby Bottle Campaign: Beginning this Weekend - October 8/9: For
twenty-five years, Mothers’ Home has been a beacon of hope for homeless
pregnant women. To provide housing for the homeless is itself a noble deed and a
corporal work of mercy. We go beyond providing a safe place for our women to
prepare for their birth of their babies. We provide training in pre-natal and postnatal care. We offer courses in relationship, nutrition, budgeting, and computers to
prepare them for life after they leave Mothers’ Home. We also help them find
housing and counsel them to meet their individual needs and goals. Most of our
mothers return to our home after they give birth for about a three-month period to
enable our mothers to bond with their child and find permanent housing.
We have been able to continue our mission for over twenty years because of the generosity of people like
you, and, I believe, the Holy Spirit. We have no endowment and must raise funds each year to meet our
expenses. One of most significant sources of income is our Baby Bottle Program. I would like to ask you
to take a bottle home with you and just put some spare change in the bottle. Please return the bottle with
change on the weekend of October 29/30. It may not seem like much to do but I can assure you that it
will help us continue to serve these women when they are most vulnerable. Last year, Our Mother of
Consolation again donated approximately $4,000. We are most grateful for your support and the support
of George Hohenleitner who coordinates the appeal at OMC!
Women deserve better than abortion but we, as Christians, need to provide an alternative. We need to
work to enable women to be life giving. Mothers’ Home helps women to help themselves and helps them to care for
their babies. When you exit Church this weekend (October 8 & 9) and on the following two weekends in October
(Respect Life Month), please take a bottle and help us help these women. Thank you!
Donald Corcoran, Executive Director - Mothers’ Home, 51 N. MacDade Blvd., Darby, PA
Rosary Rally - October 15 - 12 Noon
In 1946, Father Petrus Pavlicek made a pilgrimage to a
Marian shrine in Austria. There he heard a voice within
himself say: “Do as I say and there will be peace.”
After World War II, Austria was divided among the
Allies with the Soviet Union awarded the richest region,
including Vienna. The Austrians were subjected to all
the atrocities of communist occupation. Naturally, they
were most eager to be free again. Father Pavlicek
obeyed Our Lady and founded the Holy Rosary Crusade
of Reparation in 1947. The Crusade invited the faithful
of Vienna to join in Public Square Rosary Walks
through the city streets. They prayed for the end of
communism in Austria. The walks began small, more
like a trickle. But they grew steadily in size and
frequency. They spread throughout the country and in
1955, the Soviet forces inexplicably pulled out of
Austria. This year 12,000 Rosary Rallies will take place
in America; ours will take place in front of Our Mother
of Consolation Church at 12 noon on Saturday,
October 15. Please plan to attend and, if possible, bring
a family member or friend with you. For more
information, please contact George Hohenleitner at 215247-3062 or georgeandmiriam@verizon.net.
40 Days for LIFE - October 26
Join the world-wide movement to protect mothers and
babies. With God’s help, 40 Days for Life has achieved
proven results: 10,331 babies spared from abortion,
118 abortion worker conversions, and 609 closed
abortion centers. Get involved and you can help save
lives!
September 23 through November 1 - Local churches
will sign up parishioners for a Prayer Vigil each day
from 7 AM until 7 PM at Planned Parenthood, 12th &
Locust Streets, Phila., PA.
OMC’s DAY IS OCTOBER 26 (WEDNESDAY).
To schedule an hour to pray or for more information,
contact George Hohenleitner 215-247-3062 or
georgeandmiriam@verizon.net.
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OMC Ministry Fair - October 29/30, 2016
SHARE YOUR GIFTS AND LOVE OF GOD WITH OUR PARISH COMMUNITY!
COME TO THE MINISTRY FAIR AND EXPERIENCE
OUR PARISH FULLY ALIVE!
WHY A “MINISTRY FAIR”?
To invite you to participate in the life and work of our OMC Parish Community as outlined in our Mission
Statement… “Nourished by the Word and Eucharist, we, the members of Our Mother of Consolation Parish,
strive to create a vital, welcoming Catholic faith community that embraces each person. Acknowledging our
blessings and supporting one another, we humbly serve the needs of God’s people and work to be
the presence of Christ in our world.”
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
We live out our Baptismal call to be Disciples of Jesus on Mission when we love and serve one another as
Jesus served. We are called to share our time and our unique talents with God’s people. Come to the fair
to see the good works other parishioners are doing. There is at least one ministry for you!
HOW DO WE SERVE ONE ANOTHER?
We serve one another in so many ways…. A kind word to a young mother struggling with her children in
Mass, sharing our faith with the little children going to Sunday Story, feeding the homeless, working to
change unjust conditions for the poor and imprisoned, consoling those in a nursing home,
organizing a parish or community-wide event….
HOW DO I LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE MINISTRIES BEFORE THE FAIR?
Visit our Parish website at www.omcparish.com. Also, look through our Parish Guide Book and Directory.
Contact the Parish Office at 215-247-0430 if you would like more information and are unable
to attend the Ministry Fair.
Get connected, involved, and share your talents!
Make new friends while helping others.
Be a Disciple of Jesus fully alive with the Spirit!
The Spirit is Calling!!! ~ Will You Serve???
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Parish Faith Formation
Sr. Christine Konopelski, SSJ - Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation
christinessj@omcparish.com
THIS WEEK! OMC Night at the Movies! Film Showing: Philomena
Friday, October 14 ~ 7 PM in the Parish Center
Join us for a screening of the 2014 film, Philomena (98 minutes) directed by Stephen Frears
and starring British actors Judi Dench and Steve Coogan. Coogan, plays journalist Martin
Sixsmith, author of a book about the real-life Philomena Lee’s search for her son, given up for
adoption in the 1950’s. The film retells the story of Philomena’s experiences as a young unwed
mother, sent by her family to the Sean Ross Abbey in Roscrea, Ireland, where she joined other
young women who worked for their keep and whose children were put up for adoption, many by American
couples. This skillfully produced film has authentic moments of grief, humor, and inspiration. Discussion will
follow with handouts and refreshments provided. Limited Seating. Pre-Registration required by Monday,
October 10. Contact Sister Christine at christinessj@omcparish.com or 215-247-0430.
Ministers' Morning of Renewal
Saturday, October 22, 9:00 to 11:00 AM (Church)
Presenter: Fr. Joseph DiMauro, OSFS
8 AM Mass (Parish Mass - optional) ~ 8:30 AM (Refreshments in Hall)
If you volunteer for a Parish Ministry or "desire" to volunteer... this Morning of
Renewal is for you! We will welcome Fr. Joseph DiMauro, OSFS, as our presenter and
facilitator. Fr. DiMauro is currently the parochial vicar at Christ the King Church, Haddonfield, NJ.
Fr. DiMauro has been involved in education on many levels including serving as principal at Father Judge
High School in Philadelphia. He has also served as rector of the Oblate College Formation Program at
Brisson Seminary and as a team coordinating and training priest for Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Father’s
experience, spiritual insights, prayerfulness, and pastoral ministry will help lead us into this morning of grace,
insight, and rest in the Lord! Through input, prayer, reflection, and discussion, Fr. DiMauro will help us
understand our deeper baptismal call to discipleship in and through the ministries we share within and outside
our parish community. “Come apart with Jesus, rest and be renewed” for the ministry to which you have
been called. Pre-registration requested. Contact Sister Christine at christinessj@omcparish.com or
215-247-0430. This event is sponsored with the support of the Salesian Disciples.
NEXT Spiritual Book Group ~Thursday, October 20
7:30 PM ~ Large Conference Room
To be Discussed: Elijah in Jerusalem by Michael O’Brien
Elijah in Jerusalem, the long-awaited sequel to the acclaimed, best-selling novel Father Elijah:
An Apocalypse, the continuing story of the Catholic priest called to confront a powerful politician who could
be the Antichrist foretold in the Bible. The now-Bishop Elijah, wanted for a murder he did not commit, tries
again to meet the President. Accompanied by his fellow monk, Brother Enoch, he enters Jerusalem just as the
President arrives in the holy city to inaugurate a new stage of his rise to world power. This time Elijah hopes
to unmask him as a spiritual danger to mankind. As the story unfolds, people of various backgrounds meet the
fugitive priest, and in the encounter their souls are revealed and tested. Elijah perseveres in his mission even
when all seems lost. The dramatic climax is surprising, yet it underlines that God works all things to the good
for those who love him. Come and bring a friend! All are welcome!
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In these last two months of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, we are invited to review the
Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy and deepen our commitment to live them with
renewed enthusiasm.
Today we continue our reflections with the Third and Fourth
Corporal Works of Mercy.
Practical Suggestions for Practicing the
Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy
---by Joe Paprocki, D.Min. (adapted)
The Corporal Works of Mercy - The Corporal Works of Mercy are kind acts by which we
help our neighbors with their everyday material and
physical needs.
3) Clothe the Naked
• go through drawers and closets and find good-condition clothes and shoes to donate to agencies that
provide assistance for those in need;
• support our St. Vincent de Paul Society Clothing Drive;
• participate in programs that provide towels and linens for hospitals in distressed areas;
• volunteer to work at a clothing drive or at a shelter where clothing is distributed to those in need.
4) Visit the Sick
• spend quality time with those who are sick or homebound;
• take the time to call, send a card or an e-mail to someone who is sick;
• volunteer to drive patients to medical appointment and treatment facilities;
• volunteer at a hospital;
• assist those who are full-time caregivers for family members;
• cook and deliver meals to the sick and homebound - support our Aid to Friends Ministry.
Sunday Story Growing Pains!
The Gift of Children in our OMC Community
We are blessed as a parish community here at OMC with many young families and their
children. Because of this, we provide our “Sunday Story” Ministry for our youngest parishioners in order to welcome them as baptized Catholics to join us at Mass AND to
hear a message from Scripture that they can understand. However, we are experiencing
some “growing pains.” The number of young children is exceeding the space we have available. Therefore,
beginning with October, we will offer Sunday Story in the following three age groups: Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4,
and Kindergarten (behind the GREEN banner), Grade 1 (behind the WHITE banner), and Grade 2 on the
side aisle. Since children in Grades 3 & 4 have already received the Eucharist, we ask that they remain in the
main Church and “grow into” full participation in the Liturgy of the Word. We recognize the gift children are
to our parish community and welcome them in our Church. It is God who put the “giggle” in our children and
Jesus who reminds us “Let the children come unto me!” Thank you for your support and understanding!
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WE THIRST:
LESSONS IN MERCY
A Course on Addiction Awareness within Our Society
These evenings of reflection are designed for all members of
our community including the afflicted and their families and
friends, counselors, nurses, ministers, deacons, those in the
criminal justice system, educators, and anyone who would like
to learn more to become part of a solution. We will explore the
epidemic of addiction in our society and our responsibility as
followers of Christ in responding to those who are suffering — the
outcasts, the sick, the oppressed.
The presentations are designed to educate, inspire, foster hope
and healing and reduce the stigma surrounding this affliction.
Attendees will learn the basic biology, psychology, sociology, and
spirituality of addiction within the context of our faith and our call
as Christians to “be merciful, as our heavenly Father is merciful.”
Presentations will include prayer, lectures, music, and videos
designed to be spiritually moving and inspiring as well as
educational.
During his papacy, Saint John Paul II spoke of the crisis of
addiction and the need for the Church to help, to spread hope, and
to work against discrimination. It has been over fifteen years
since the resulting document: Church: Drugs & Drug Addiction
was published, and we are still not doing enough as a faith
community. This Year of Mercy is a divine signal for us to begin
Our Mother of Consolation Church
Parish Hall
9 E. Chestnut Hill Avenue - Philadelphia, PA 19118
TUESDAY
EVENINGS:
October 18
October 25
November 8
November 15
7:00 PM
to
9:00PM
OMC
To Register Call: 215-247-0430 or Email: christinessj@omcparish
Presenter, Nina Marie Corona, MA, CRS, is a Pennsylvania Board Certified Recovery Specialist
who received her certification in Alcohol & Drug Counseling from Villanova University (2014).
Corona is a recent graduate of Loyola University’s master’s program in Spirituality, and she also
studied graduate theology at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and LaSalle University. Currently
Nina teaches at Villanova College in the Drug and Alcohol Counseling Program. In addition, she
is a member of NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals, and was a recent panelist for the association’s webinar series on The Spirituality of Addiction. Nina is also a member
of the Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality and the retreat team at the St. Francis Retreat
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2015 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Our Mother of Consolation Parish School
school.omcparish.com ♦ www.facebook.com/OMCParishSchool
Ms. Theresa Ponte - Principal
Principal’s Corner - Food for Thought…
Incense is made from frankincense, which is made from the sap of desert trees. When burnt, the sweet smell signifies
something pleasing to God and the smoke symbolizes one’s prayers rising up to God. (Home and School Connection).
UPDATE: We are still in need of help on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons (2:45-6:00 PM) with the CARES program.
Interested applicants should send a resume to Mrs. Felicia Maisey (CARES coordinator) at feliciamaisey@comcast.net.
We are also looking for an aide for our first grade. Hours would be Monday through Thursday 8:30AM-11:30AM and
Friday 9AM-12PM. Interested applicants should contact Ms. Ponte at tponte@omcparish.com.
Come Visit OMC
Parish School !
It’s not too early to start
thinking of school for the
2017-18 school year!
That’s right, OMC Parish
School is already planning ahead, with six Observation
Mornings scheduled. The first will take place on Friday,
October 14 at 10AM. Meet our new Principal, take a Tour,
and see our students in Action!
Spaces for our Parish School are in demand as we limit our
enrollment to provide the strong education for which we are
known. Our Wait List currently extends into the 20192020 school year!
Please contact Mrs. Sue Lasek at 215-247-1060 or
slasek@omcparish.com to RSVP for our Observation
Morning, or to ask about our Wait List and Admissions
Process!
Parent & Tot Playgroups
Start THIS WEEK!
Our popular Parent & Tot playgroup will gather
TODAY Sunday, October 9 after the 9 AM Mass.
This an opportunity for parents and our youngest
parishioners to meet and build their OMC Family.
These groups meet throughout the year on the first
Thursday and Second Sunday of each month.
Questions? Want to get on the email list?
Contact Ashli Barbarito (aabarbarito@gmail.com) for
the Sunday Group, and Diana Cosgrove
(d
diana.cosgrove@gmail.com) for the
Thursday Group.
Support OMC Parish School through the United Way!
In many organizations, the month of September begins the United Way Workplace Campaign.
Participants are able to pledge a donation to an approved non-profit organization, and the donation
is deducted before taxes from the participants’ paychecks. OMC Parish School participates as an
approved non-profit in the Workplace Campaign. Our organization number is 51518. Please
consider donating to OMC Parish School through this wonderful program. Your pre-tax donation
could translate to only a few dollars a month for you, but it would mean everything to OMC Parish
School!
Questions? Contact Colleen Amuso at camuso@omcparish.com or 215-247-1060,
or Your Workplace Campaign Administrator.
Thank You, as always, for your support!
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Our Mother of Consolation Parish Information
9 E. Chestnut Hill Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19118 • 215-247-0430 • Fax 215-247-2506
www.omcparish.com
Oblates of St. Francis de Sales
Fr. Bob Bazzoli, OSFS - Pastor
bbazzoli@omcparish.com
Fr. Robert Mulligan, OSFS - In Residence
rmulligan@omcparish.com
Fr. Mark Plaushin, OSFS - In Residence
mplaushin@omcparish.com
Parish Staff
Mrs. Mary Cassidy - Director of Parish Services
mcassidy@omcparish.com
Mrs. Barbara Chandler - Choir Director
bchandler@omcparish.com
Sr. Christine Konopelski, SSJ - Pastoral Associate
christinessj@omcparish.com
Sr. Toni Longo, ASC - Director of Worship
tlongo@omcparish.com
Deacon Joe Nines - Permanent Deacon
jnines@omcparish.com
Mrs. Sharon Violi - Bookkeeper/Tuition Officer
svioli@omcparish.com
Mr. Dave Vogelbacker - Business Manager
dvogelbacker@omcparish.com
Parish Pastoral Council: Susan Anthony, Mark Badstubner,
Bob Bazzoli, OSFS, Jacob Bucko, Diana Cosgrove, Suzanne
Danell, Isobel Grogan, Christine Konopelski, SSJ, Dana
McAleer, Nancy McGettigan, Eleanor Peck, Sean Plover, Bill
Rooney, Nancy Rue, Paul Sharkey, Eugenie St. John Sutton
Parish Finance Council:
Bob Bazzoli, OSFS, Justin
Brennan, Walter Clayton, Suzanne Danella, Regina Forrence,
James Griffith, Mike Jones, Maureen Malloy, Matt Mihalich
Our Mother of Consolation Parish School
17 E. Chestnut Hill Ave • Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-247-1060
Fax 215-247-0590
Ms. Theresa Ponte - Principal
tponte@omcparish.com
Mrs. Colleen Amuso - Director of Advancement
camuso@omcparish.com
Mrs. Suzanne Lasek - Administrative Assistant
slasek@omcparish.com
Parish Office Hours
Monday thru Friday - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuition/Business Hours
Monday thru Thursday - 9:00 to 4:00 PM
Accessibility
Entrance – For those who are unable to use the
front steps, a ramp is located to the left of the
main entrance.
Seating – Seating for those who have difficulty
in walking is available in the front pew.
Sound Amplification System
An amplification system is available for those
with a hearing impairment. Please contact the
parish office to obtain an earpiece for your
personal use.
Gluten-Free Hosts – Please check in the
Sacristy.
Marriage – Please contact the parish office at least
nine months prior to the wedding date you desire
and before making any other arrangements.
Baptism – Are you expecting a child? Parents
participate in the preparation session prior to the
Baptism, usually during pregnancy. Sessions will
be conducted at the Parish Center (7 E. Chestnut
Hill Avenue). For more information, contact the
Parish Center.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) – The
RCIA is the sacramental process by which a
person seeks full initiation into the Catholic
Church through the sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation, and Eucharist. If you are interested
in learning more about becoming a Catholic,
please contact the Parish Center.
Ministry to the Sick & Homebound – Please help
us to remain informed about parishioners who are
hospitalized, homebound, or in a nursing facility.
If you know of someone who wishes to celebrate
the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, please
contact the Parish Center.
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JACOB F. RUTH
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
est. 1851
Family Owned and Operated
Pre-Arrangements Available
Cremation Services
Joseph C. Thomas, Supervisor
Joseph C. Thomas, Sr. (1924-2012)
Parish Members
8413 Germantown Ave. • Chestnut Hill
215-247-9090
DENTAL ARTS OF CHESTNUT HILL, LLC
8625 Germantown Ave.
215-242-6630
AXEL RAMKE, D.M.D., D.D.S., Ph.D.
GENERAL DENTISTRY
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(215) 233-0557
The Oblates of
St. Francis de Sales
Pillars of Gentle Strength
Private Art Lessons
Total Portfolio Preparation
215-206-6701
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Jay Mallon
REALTOR®
www.oblates.org
If you want to be a pillar
of strength for others, consider a
vocation as an Oblate Priest
or Brother. To learn more about
the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales,
please contact
Fr. Tim McIntire, OSFS
mcintire@oblates.us
610-282-1100 ext. 1393
Please pray for vocations.
“My family’s parish for over 55 years.”
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Cell: 215-450-1113
Office: 215-542-2200, x395
jay.mallon@foxroach.com
A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC
Serving PA, NJ & DE
215-639-8500
Sunday, October 2, 2016
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Art Studio
Board Certified Internal Medicine Primary Care
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Saturday, October 29, 2016
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Services
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Sirico-Kelly
Practice/Personal Care
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RYAN LANDSCAPING CRAFT Funeral Home of
ERDENHEIM
For All Your Landscaping Needs
215-247-5852
Family Dentistry
DANIEL M. MELE, D.M.D.
George Washington
Memorial Park
40 W. Evergreen Ave. 2 Plots in Good Shepherd Garden
Suite 111
Value $9,500. Family moved to Atlanta.
Will consider any reasonable offer.
In Chestnut Hill
215-242-9411
(770) 393-9500
FRANK MASTRONI
Local Diocese Member
®
ROOFING
SIDING
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Plumbing • Heating
Cooling • Fuel Oil
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DWYER
Family owned since 1875
David V. Peake, JR., Supvr.
Janice H. Mannal, F.D.
WALTER A. DWYER, INC.
(215) 248-4300
814 Bethlehem Pk., Erdenheim, PA 19038
215-233-2231
Commodore
Barry Club
6815 Emlen St., Phila., Pa 19119
Tom Walsh, Manager
215.843.8051
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Available For Weddings & Private Parties
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610-825-2828
colleenhiggins.net
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FAMILY DENTISTRY
Plumbing, Heating &
Air Conditioning
Erdenheim, PA 19038
215-260-4527
dgparkes@gmail.com
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• Roofing & Siding
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• Storm Windows & Doors
• Finished Basements
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Estimates
• Gutters & Spouting
FULLY INSURED
All Work Overseen
By Owner
(215) 233-1150
Over 30 Years of Serving Montgomery County with Quality Home Improvements
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Robin F. Gallagher, DMD
Glenn A. Familant, DDS
Alexander B. Cauterucci, DMD
1030 E. Willow Grove Ave.
Silverstone
Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Bed & Breakfast
Phone: 215-233-1700
Fax: 215-233-1730
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Emergency: 215-964-0151
215-242-3333
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TOP OF THE HILL
Jacob R. Orozco, DMD, MS • Orthodontist
Abbey S. Orozco, DMD • Pediatric Dentist
(215) 220-3777 • 8705 Germantown Ave.
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SteveHarveyLawLLC
Business, Employment, Civil Rights and Consumer Law
Rachel Gallegos, parishioner
625 Bethlehem Pike
1880 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1715
Erdenheim, PA 19038
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 836-7330
office 215.438.6600
(215) 836-2057 Fax William Coupe rachel@steveharveylaw.com
MORELAND
CATTLE COMPANY
All Natural Grass Fed Beef
Ground Beef • Steaks
215-242-6404
1 Piece to Bulk • Pick Up or Delivery
825 Bethlehem Pike • Suite 200
Flourtown, PA 19031
Michael & Frances Jones
Parishioners
215-435-6274
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& Holiday Cards
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All Types of Roofing
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