SMM0035 Bulletin 3/6/16.indd - St. Mary Magdalen Parish and School

Saint Mary Magdalen Parish
Building a family of faith in Jesus Christ — through Catholic Worship, Education & Charity.
Parish Office
Weekday Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM
610-566-8821
March 6, 2016
Fourth Sunday of Lent • Laetare “Rejoice” Sunday
After office hours, call Ext. 123 or 110
info@stmarymagdalen.net
Rev. Msgr. Ralph J. Chieffo
Pastor
frralph@stmarymagdalen.net
Office extension: 110
Rev. James F. Hughes
Pastor Emeritis
Rev. Alexander R. Gibbs
Parochial Vicar
frgibbs@stmarymagdalen.net
Office extension 123
Rev. Matthew W. Guckin
In Residence
fr.mguckin@archphila.org
On Facebook: MattGuckin
Religious Education
Sister Mary James McCaffrey, IHM
Directress of Religious Education
sistermj@stmarymagdalen.net
610-565-5782
Deacon Peter Zurbach
pzurbach@sju.edu
Deacon James DiFerdinand
jamesdiferdinand@gmail.com
School Office
Dan Bubnis with our children during Children’s Litugy of the Word
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM Vigil
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Weekday: Monday thru Friday 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM
Sacrament of Reconcilliation During Lent
Saturday 4:30 to 5 PM & Tuesday 7 to 7:30 PM
or call to schedule a private reconcilliation time.
610-565-1822
St. Patrick Perpetual Adoration Chapel
Sunday, 1 PM to Saturday, 8:30 AM
Ms. Denise Winterberger
Principal
principal@stmarymagdalen.net
Rosary and Prayer for Life and Vocations
office@stmarymagdalen.net
Join us every Tuesday at 7:15 PM in the chapel to pray the rosary.
Pray the rosary before daily mass at 8 AM. Miraculous Medal Novena each
Saturday after Mass. First Friday and First Saturday Devotions at 7:45 AM.
Page 2 • Monsignor’s Message
Parish Staff & Information
Mrs. Susan Edmundowicz
Business Manager
sedmundowicz@
stmarymagdalen.net
Office extension 126
Mrs. Nancy Pantuliano
Office Secretary
npantuliano@
stmarymagdalen.net
Office extension 107
Ms. Gina Anthony
Administrative Assistant
ganthony@stmarymagdalen.net
Office extension 111
Ms. Patricia Miniszak
Alumni Coordinator
presidentsmm@verizon.net
Office extension 122
Mrs. Anita Morro, R.N.
Healing Ministry
anitasmm@verizon.net
Office extension 121
Mrs. Shelly Zeller
Liturgical Coordinator
shellsing2@aol.com
Office extension 121
Mrs. Mary Ellen Harris
Musical Director
mharris@stmarymagdalen.net
Office extension 128
Mrs. Kerry Boyle
Advancement Director
kerry.boyle@me.com
Mrs. Lauren Kinslow-Finore
Youth Ministry
lfinore@stmarymagdalen.net
Additional SMM ministries,
organizations & services on page 9
Monsignor’s Message
REJOICE IN THE LORD &
RESOLVE YOUR ANGER
BY RECONCILING
We all feel and express anger. Even God expresses his anger as wrath. Wrath is the
hurt we cause ourselves or others when we do not obey the Way, the Truth and the Life
of Jesus. Anger as a human gift can be healthy or hurtful. As a child I thought that
Mom was mean by holding me and then spanking me. Now, I realize she was caressing
me with one hand and correcting me with the other. Jesus tells us in the Parable of the
Lost Sons that by listening and learning to the Son of God, we will learn how mercy
and compassion can resolve our anger and reconcile with those who anger us.
The prodigal son sins by wishing his Dad dead and wastes his time, talents and
resources. The loyal son sins by thinking that by working he can earn his father’s
inheritance. As the elder son, the Jewish custom dictated that elder son received the
entire inheritance. It was up to elder son to share and care for the rest of the family
members. The elder son sins by refusing to reconcile with his brother. He becomes
jealous, resentful and mad. As both divine and human, Jesus is the perfect Son, we must
imitate. Our Savior reveals that as disciples, we must correct by caressing rather than
condemning. We are all sinners, but we rejoice always because our heavenly Father can
heal our anger when we practice compassion for sinners.
Saint Paul professes that “Whoever is in Christ is a new creation.” As ambassadors
of Christ we must become ministers of reconciliation. Father Alex taught us that the
best way to overcome anger is through forgiveness. On the cross, Jesus offered Paradise
to the repentant thief and to all of us: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what
they are doing.” Joshua recalls that God removed shame and saved our Jewish brethren
through the Passover Meal. At Mass, Our Loving Father nourishes us with his very
Body and Blood so that we can reconcile and rejoice now and in heaven forever.
In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, allow the face of Jesus shine through you by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Then pray to forgive others face to face so
that you can restore your love for them. Find courage by meditating on the parables
of mercy found in St. Luke’s Gospel. Perform one or more works of mercy each day.
Go on a pilgrimage and walk through one of the Holy Doors. Tell others about God’s
mercy n your actions and your words. Spend some time in adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament in order to both receive the Lord’s mercy for yourself and to intercede for
His mercy for others. Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy daily, imploring mercy for a
particular intention and for the whole world.
“Look on every suffering and joy as sent directly by Him, and your life
will be an uninterrupted Communion…You see how you can glorify
Him in those states of suffering and exhaustion so hard to bear…”
—Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity
Parish News & Gospel Reading • Page 3
MOMMY PRAY & PLAY
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 at 9:30 AM
Little ones play together as Mommies pray together
Mommy Pray and Play invites you and your little ones to join
us for friendship and spiritual reflection on Thursday, March
10th, from 9:30-11 in the St. Francis Room. Bring your little
ones (or come alone) as we journey together and share life
experiences with Mommies just like you! For info: Colleen
Robinson, colleenCrobinson@comcast.net.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Each Friday morning after the 8:30 AM Mass and at
7 PM in chapel. You are welcome to pray the stations with
our children at 1:15 PM in church. As we die with the
Lord, so we rise with new life and love.
JR & HS YOUTH MINISTRY—THIS SUNDAY!
SUNDAY, MARCH 6 at 4 PM
Join us in the Saint Francis room this Sunday, March 6th at
from 4 to 5:15 PM followed by the 5:30 Mass. We will be doing
lenten themed activities. FAST • PRAY • GIVE. Please bring a
pre-made casserole to donate to the Bethesda project. Youth are
encouraged to participate in mass as ushers, lectors, and offertory.
Email Lauren Finore or Father Gibbs if interested.​
SMM LENTEN SERIES
7 Deadly Sins, 7 Lively Virtues
In this year of Mercy—transformation
is possible. Our Lenten Lecture Series will
consider the deadly sins the Devil uses
to attack us and God’s Plan of Mercy to
redeem us. Each night we will focus on a
capital sin and the virtue that combats it.
3/7: Sloth, Fr. Matt Guckin
3/14: Greed, Mrs. Rebecca Pine
3/21: Gluttony & Lust, Mr. Bill Donaghy
Join us for this special Lenten Series at
7 PM on Mondays in the St. Francis
Room. Come with your questions and be
renewed and transformed this Lent.
On what occasions have you balked at religious
changes? In what context are you willing
“to eat with sinners?”
TODAY’S GOSPEL
Read: Luke 13:1-9
They complained, saying, “This man welcomes sinners
and eats with them.”
Out with the old, and in with the new! It’s one thing to say that
about technological advancements or the latest fashions. It’s
another to suggest it’s time to change our religious habits or
principles. Yet this is what Jesus does, and it makes the Pharisees and scribes around him very uncomfortable. At the same
time, tax collectors and other sinners are quite delighted. Guess
who’s celebrating Laetare Sunday in this gospel?
The sinners are wearing pink today. So is the prodigal son.
Meanwhile, religious leaders are in no mood to rejoice. They
don’t see these changes Jesus is practicing and proclaiming
as hopeful at all. Eating with sinners? Showing mercy and welcome to wrongdoers? Why, it’s like – the righteous elder son sitting down to a meal with his profligate brother, freshly returned
from the pig sties! It’s not going to happen. Such extravagant
forgiveness is not on the menu. But if Jesus puts it there, how
can we refuse such a meal?
PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF THE
MIRACULOUS MEDAL • FRIDAY, MARCH 11
You are invited to a Day of Recollection at the Miraculous
Medal Shrine located at 500 E. Chelten Avenue in Philadelphia. We leave at 8:30 AM on a school bus and return by
2:30 PM. Fr. Michael Callaghan will give us a retreat talk
at 10 AM and Mass will be at Noon. Confessors will be
available. We will visit the Shrine Museum after lunch. You
are welcome to come on your own. Please bring your own
lunch. Donation is $15 for the bus. Contact Nicky Verna
at nicky@verna.com or Monica Grzeczkowski at monicajmj@gmail.com or call the parish office.
ENJOY IVY HALL MOVIE NIGHTS:
THE PRIESTHOOD IN FILM
Join the International Institute for Culture on the third
Thursday of each month in 2016 for a series of movie showings, looking at different ways Hollywood has portrayed priests
over the years. Doors open at 6:30; movie at 7:00 PM. At Ivy
Hall, 6331 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151. For
more info, visit: iiculture.org.
GREETERS NEEDED 5:30 PM ON SUNDAYS
High School/ College youth are encouraged. Contact Ginny
McHugh at 610-361-5141.
Page 4 • Parish Calendar • News • Hymnal Information
THIS WEEK AT SMM
SUNDAY • MARCH 6
9:30 AM – Babysitting (0-3yrs), St. Francis Hall
4:00 PM – Youth Ministry for Jr. & Sr. HS students,
Gathering Room
SUNDAY • MARCH 6
9:30 AM – Babysitting (0-3yrs), St. Francis Hall
4:00 PM – Youth Ministry for Junior High and Senior
High students, Gathering Room
MONDAY • MARCH 7
7:00 PM – Adult Faith Formation, St. Francis Hall
TUESDAY • MARCH 8
9:30 AM - Bible Study, St. Francis Hall
WEDNESDAY • MARCH 9
7:00 AM – Men’s Bible Group, Gathering Room
9:30 AM – Walking with Purpose, St. Francis Hall
1:00 PM – Seniors Meeting, St. Francis Hall THURSDAY • MARCH 10
9:30 AM – Mommy Pray & Play, St. Francis Hall
7:00 PM – AA meeting, Rectory Basement
SATURDAY • MARCH 12
Collection for Solidarity Fund for the Church in Latin
America
LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION
TUESDAY, MARCH 22 at 8:30 AM
A Lenten day of Reflection, Conversations with the Cast of
Characters who encountered Jesus on His Journey to Calvary, will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd at the Franciscan
Spirituality Center located on 609 S. Convent Road in Aston
(Our Lady of Angels Convent). From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
The day will include: conferences by our presenter Cookie
Magee, DMIn, quiet time, Mass, lunch, and confessions.
The cost for the day is $75. (financial assistance is available
if needed.) For more information and a registration form
please contact Dr. Cookie Magee at 610-494-8188 or doctorcookiemagee2013@gmail.com. Registration deadline is
March 10th.
SMM SCHOOL GIFT OF $10,000 FROM
UNICO VILLAGE FOUNDATION
We are very grateful to our dear parishioner, Nick Quercetti for
helping our school receive a special grant to promote our Italian
Club and Italian culture. Please pray for the UNICO
VILLAGE FOUNDATION BOARD who offer this grant in
honor of Al Teti and Andrew Farnesi, Esquire.
Small Blessing happen every week at Little Church School!
LITTLE CHURCH SCHOOL
SUNDAY MASS at 9:30 AM
Little Church School, a class for children 3-5 years old, teaches
children about Jesus through stories, songs, games, crafts and
prayer. It is held in the Gathering Room (in the church bldg
opposite the rest rooms) each Sunday during the 9:30AM Mass.
Please bring your children for a fun filled opportunity to learn
about Jesus. We look forward to having them spend time with
us. If you have any questions, please call Anne Fenerty
at 610-565-6228.
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
Dear Rev. Msgr. Ralph Chieffo,
“God has come down. He comes towards us. He invites us:
‘come and see how much I love you. Come and see that I am
here.’ Let us go there!...” (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI) Christ
once came among us as a babe in His mother’s arms. Today
He dwells among us in the person of the poor!
As Little Sisters of the Poor, daughters of St. Jeanne Jugan, we
open our hearts and our homes to the neediest elderly in our
midst. This Christmas we thank you for opening your heart
to the needs of the elderly – with the generous support of your
gift of $1,000.
St Jeanne Jugan’s charismatic heart viewed all peoples as God’s
children, thus all members of one human family. We assure
you of a grateful remembrance in our daily prayers and in
the monthly Masses offered for our friends and benefactors
throughout this coming year. May God bless you and those you
love this Christmas and each day of the New Year.
Gratefully in the Heart of Christ,
Sr. Veronica Susan, 1sp
Begging Sister
CHORAL PRAISE HYMNAL
Today’s Readings are on page 612.
The readings for next Sunday can be found on page 615.
SMM School 50th Anniversary News • Page 5
SMM SCHOOL THANKS YOU
Platinum Leaf Sponsor: Mr. & Mrs. Gary Holloway and
family; Golden Leaf Sponsor: Mr. Thomas Karl, Rafferty
Subaru; Bronze Leaf Sponsor: Terra Firma Builders, LLC. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Amoroso, Mr. & Mrs. John
Babin, R. F. Bondurant Plumbing & Heating, Joseph &
Kerry Boyle, Rev. Msgr. Ralph J. Chieffo, Mr. & Mrs. Larry
Danoto, Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Francesco, Mr. & Mrs. H. Edward
Hanway, Murtagh Brothers, Inc., Office Basics, SMM CYO,
Mr. Frederick Strittmatter, Mrs. Carolyn Truscello; SMM
Alumni Circle: SMM Home & School Association, Mr.
& Mrs. William Cotter, Main Line Health/Riddle Hospital;
SMM Friends Circle: Cozen O’Connor Foundation, Inc.,
Affordable Dentures – Audubon, Mr. & Mrs. John Bateman, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Crane, Dr. & Mrs. Daniel
Edmundowicz, Dr. & Mrs. John Feehery; SMM Family
Circle: Inside Jewelers, A Premier Travel Agency, Mr.
& Mrs. Tuan Nguyen, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rinaldi, Mr. &
Mrs. Ryan Holloway, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sisca, Ms. Patricia
Miniszak, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Tull, Alfred V. Altopiedi, P.C., Dr.
& Mrs. Vincent Gerardi, Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Grinnan, Mr.
Nick Pontelandolfo/Plymouth Materials, George’s Automotive. Ad Sponsors: Mingioni Construction, MJDP
Resources, Abate Construction, Beneficial Bank, Media
Real Estate, Sanka Coyle: reSolutions, Inc., St. Mary
Magdalen Seniors, Chick-fil-a of Springfield, ZAP Pest
Control, Terra Firma Builders, State Road Builder’s Supply
Co., Citizens Bank, Hassey Family, Flagship Capital, John
Serock Catering, Testa’s Bakery, Sposoto Homes,
Commercial Construction Management, Inc., Media
Youth Center; Inside Jewelers, Edgemont Flowers, First
Priority Bank, The Donato family, Rigby, Harting & Hagen
Funeral Home, Moppert Brothers, Goldhorn Electric,
Riddle Eye Hospital, Providence ENT; Donors: Suzanne
Mita, Coach Mike Doyle, Coach Phil Martelli, SMM Cheerleaders, Weinrich Bakery, A Casa Pizza, The Oasis Family
Fun Center, Catholic Community Choir, Mr. Bill Collins/
Keystone Juniors Volleyball, Marple Sports Arena, Shooting Stars Basketball, The Little Gym, Delaware Children’s
Museum, Rose Tree Soccer Camp, The Philadelphia
76ers, Aquatopia Water Park, Lauren Kinslow-Finore,
Timberwyck Swim Club, NXT-Sports, Merion Mercy
Academy, BetterBall, SMM CYO, Lower Merion Soccer
Club, Malvern Preparatory School, Archbishop Carroll
HS., Arlene Jones/Community Arts Center in Wallingford,
Patrick Trevelino/Rose Tree Fire Company, The Philadelphia Phillies, Mr. John Gill, Margaret Kuo, Déjà vu Salon,
People’s Light and Theater, The Farmhouse Bistro, Monte
Carlo Casino Entertainment, Maggie O’Neill’s Irish Pub,
Media Theatre, Trattoria Giuseppe, Med Spa, Pepperoncini’s, Moore Brothers Wine Company, Longwood
Gardens, Chaddsford Winery, John Serock Catering, Independence Mission Schools, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle
Steakhouse, King Limousine, Mr. & Mrs. Chris Freind, Andrew and Laura Kalinchak, J. D. McGillicuddy’s, Johnny &
Jaime Dowdell, Cecily Tynan & 6ABC, Kevin and Heather
McCarthy, Frey Boutique, Patty Holloway, Cozzi Jewelers,
Benari Jewelers, Ecru NY, Maureen Scheuerman, Andy &
Sharon Kelleher, Alexia’s Gift Box, Iacobucci Formal Wear,
Marchese Opticians, J. McLaughlin, Jodee Scannapieco,
Bryn Mawr Running Store, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Pilates
on Jasper, Amelia Paris Salon & Spa, Sophisticakes,
Schaffer Sound, Elaine & Len DeStefano, Bootcamp Challenge/Christine
Higgins, Alrez Family Dentistry, Enso, Fitness at 5 East, Williamsburg Dental,
Kathy & Pete Ruggieri/Planet Fitness, Lindsay Holloway and Pamela Stewart,
Alia Sobel, Marta Sacchetta, Ellis Athletic Center, Mike and Johanna Folgia,
Kellie Gaglioti, Dan Bubnis, Dr. Mark Ginsburg DO, FAACS, Mr. Bill Murphy, Mrs. Bernadette Ciavardini, Saint Jude Shop, Beth Pace Photography,
Chickie’s & Pete’s, Villanova Men’s Basketball Team, Kerry Boyle Design Co.,
McGrath Design, Nolan Painting, Murphy Plumbing & Heating, Portraits by
Kellie, Anita Bedwell, Maid in Media/Susan Savage, Kate Smith, Zap Pest
Control, Quality Clean Carpet Cleaners, Monsignor Chieffo and Ms. Winterberger, Mrs. Feist, Mrs. Roehrig, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Otarola, Mrs. Pelletier,
Ms. Grasso, Mrs. Sweeney, Mrs. Traut, Mrs. Pennacchia, Mrs. Antonello,
Mr. Muscarella, Mrs. Protesto, Mrs. Henry, Mrs. Nini, Mrs. Atkinson, Jamie
Breen/Springton Tennis Club, Devon Preparatory School, Temple University,
Rolling Green Golf Club, Jamie & Barb Breen, The Reading Fightin Phils,
Angelo Cataldi Morning Show/94WIP, Mrs. Maureen Clark, The Philadelphia Eagles, Brian & Leslie McCarthy, Matthew Crowley, Academy of Notre
Dame, St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, Tom Thornton, Mr. & Mrs. Charles
Aman, M Golf, The Crazy Sofa, Mr. & Mrs. Eustace Mita, The Flanders Hotel,
The Golden Inn & Springfield Pasta Co.
With Gratitude, Love and Prayers
We stand in gratitude to all those who planned, worked, supported,
attended & donated on the Beer Garden & Auction. It was a
wonderful, fun evening. We look forward to the School’s 50th
Anniversary Dinner Gala and Live Auction on April 16.
Sponsorships & Ad Book Opportunities Available.
Last Chance! Ad deadline extended to April 14.
Businesses, Families and Alumni—Be part of our directory and
special anniversary book. Please contact Theresa or Paul Murtagh
at 610-496-7390 or visit us online for more information &
partnership opportunites. See you at the celebration!
Page 6 • Alumni & Altar Server News • Tithing • News
Have you been sitting in the pew and wondering
“What does this all have to do with me?”
You are invited to Walking with Purpose
A time for women to get together, have a cup of coffee,
and see how your faith can be current and relevant to our
day to day lives.
We are off to a great start, but we missed you! There is
always a seat available and room at the table for women
with all levels of wisdom and life experiences.
Wednesday mornings Feb. 17th- Mar. 23rd
9:30am-11am in the St. Francis Room
Contact Julie Mita for more information:
jmita0503@gmail.com, 215-370-7936
LAST CHANCE FOR LENTEN CRAB CAKES
AND SOUP FROM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Lent is almost over and this is the perfect
way for your Lenten Abstinence observance of fish on Friday. Prices are unchanged from 2015 and are lower than
prices from Capt’n Chucky himself. A
portion of the proceeds will support the Knights of Columbus Global Wheelchair Mission which provides new wheelchairs to needy people overseas.
Use the flier in the Bulletin or contact Steve Byrne: 610909-5339 or at sbyrne23@msn.com.
STEWARDSHIP & 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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YOUR FAITH, GIFTS AND TALENTS ARE
PRECIOUS TO ALL OF US.
February 2016 Collection: $118,591.85
February 2015 Collection: $ 97,985.24
School Annual Appreal: $175,000 (58% of Goal)
THE HONOR ROLLS
Devon Prep 2015-2016 First Semester Honor Roll:
Distinguished Honors: Joseph Conroy, John Curran,
Matthew Koskinen, Aidan Curry, Noah Curry, Ryan
McCabe; Honors: Maxwell Verna, Charles Verna.
Malvern Prep 2015-2016 Second Semester Honor Roll:
Distinguished Honors: Michael Hussey, Gavin Canzanese,
Andrew Sposato, Eric McLaughlin, Anthony Ciro, Rory
Allen, Jack Buttimer, Declan Buttimer; 1st Honors: Gabriel
Cipollone, James Davis, Gavin McHugh, Keith Maguire,
Jr., Liam Dabagian, John Szipsky, John Sudjian, Vincent
Sposato, Jr., Cullen Robinson, Sean Rushton, Andrew
Panzo, Nicholas Elia, Michael Castaldi, Gabriel Canzanese;
2nd Honors: Daniel Panzo
Also, Archbishop John Carroll names the following
students with First Honors: William Lundeen, Christopher
Aman, Hannah Bateman, John Klusarits, Michael
Klusarits, Julia Lundeen, Clare Stoyell-Mulholland, George
Higgins, John Higgins, Lauren Magnarelli, Aine
McLaughlin-McAleese. Second Honors: James Weyler,
Daniel Crossan, Daniel DiRita, Joseph Hassey, Jr., John F.
Hasson, III. Congratulations to all for all your hard work!
SENIOR GROUP TRIP
SEE ARSENIC & OLD LACE on MAY 18
St. Mary Magdalen Seniors are planning a trip to Candlelight
Theater to see “ARSENIC AND OLD LACE” on May 18th,
2016. The bus will leave Rose Tree Park at 9 AM and return at
approximately 4:30 PM. Includes: lunch, show and bus transportation. To confirm your reservation, send check by April
8 for $84.00 to: Bill Moore, 535 Gradyville Road, Newtown
Square, PA 19073. Please include your phone number.
For more information call Bill at 484-420-4575.
2015-2016 ARCHBISHOP’S LECTURE SERIES
MONDAY, MARCH 7 at 7 PM
Join Archbishop Chaput as he welcomes Professor Anthony
Esolen of Providence College for a lecture on the themes of
his recent book Life Under Compulsion: How to Destroy the
Humanity of Your Child. The lecture takes places on Monday,
March 7th at 7 PM in the Vianney Hall Auditorium of St.
Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, PA. For more
information and online RSVP, visit: http://www.phillyevang.
org/lectures.
ADORATION CHAPEL HOURS
Come adore and strengthen your love for Jesus. We thank
all those who recently responded to the call to fill our open
hours! Currently we are still in need of coverage for the
following hour for our adoration in the chapel: Wednesday, 2-3 AM, Please contact Shelly at 610-353-7739.
Faith Sharing • Mass Intentions • Page 7
WE WELCOME OUR NEW FAMILIES
New family to our parish? We welcome our new parishioners: Richard & Jeanne
DiLoreto, Wayne MacDowell & Gina McCabe, Robert & Lenore Boccia,
Phil & Cristy Eichinger and family, Nick D’Angelo and family, Jonathan
Quagliavello & Ann Marie Casey, Kevin & Stephanie Cassidy
See an usher for a registration form or stop in our Parish Offices, Mon - Fri 9 AM to 5 PM.
Mass Intentions
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
8:30 AM – Marian Stillman
WELCOMED HOME BY GOD
Our sympathy and prayers are extended to the families of: Rev. Msgr. Hugh
P. Campbell, Anna R. Feddor, Rev. Msgr. Robert T. McManus, Martha
Marmer (mother of Martha McIlvaine), Yolanda Henriquez Parilli, Loretta
Bunny O’Brien, and Joanna Pellegrino and to all the families of war and the 4,000+
daily abortions and all our SMM Faith Community for all those who have died.
5:30 PM – Barbara Eubanks
A TIME TO HEAL. Please Pray for our sick.
Fr. James Hughes, Ed Atkinson, Edwina Amoroso, Chris Bogdash, John Brokars,
Lucy Brooks, Kay Greenblatt, Giana Campbell, Valeria Csajbok, William DeCarlo,
Jacob DelPrato (youth),Vincent DiDonato, Gennela D’Orazio, Kathleen Durham,
Annabeth Rose Ebert, Abigail Foster, Maria Flannery, Jennifer Gianfrancesco,
Rebecca Gibbs, Francis Greiser, Marie Helmig, Eileen Hiefer, Jim Huff, Elliot and
Henry Johnson, Leo Kazmierczak, Tom King, Baby Luke Kilcur, Caren Pappano
Ladd, Joe Malloy, Kinny McQuade, Barbara Mauer, Andrea Orsini, Charlie Papa,
Robert Pappano, Jr., William & Angeline Plumley, Bill Purner, Bob Rafferty, Robin
Ross, Harry Reid, William Rescigno, Dan Shellington, Katherine Smith, Susan Sowa,
Joann Trolio, Angelo Vinci and Maureen Walsh.
5:30 PM – Martin T. Sarkees
BAPTISMS: Congratulations to our newly baptized!
Lukas Alexander Verdekal & Mary Jane Cullen
SUNDAY, MARCH 6
7:30 AM – Matthew Mullin
9:30 AM – Nora Murtagh
11:30 AM – Marie McCabe
MONDAY, MARCH 7
6:30 AM – Theresa Selvaggi
8:30 AM – Peter and Lucy Coletti
TUESDAY, MARCH 8
6:30 AM – William Scheuerman
8:30 AM – C. Edward Scheivert
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
6:30 AM – Helen Higgins
8:30 AM – Christian LaBelle
THURSDAY, MARCH 10
6:30 AM – Connie Chowka
8:30 AM – Americo Giordano
ENJOY FAITH SHARING
& Rejuvenate Our Catholic Faith
through Jesus Christ in Fellowship
This Lenten season, join a Faith Sharing group with fellow parishioners and reflect
on the Sunday readings as well as other books and videos on Catholicism. See Fr.
Barron’s books and CD’s that are available in the narthex. Meetings are kept to an
hour. Facilitators and times are listed below.
Mondays: 1:30 PM • Camille Antonello, 610-566-0148
Bimonthly Mondays • Sue Mita, 610-566-4819
Tuesdays: 7:45 PM • Joanne Hinkle, 610-892-3998
Wednesdays: 7:00 AM (Men’s Group) • Dennis Murphy, 610-565-5568
Bimonthly Wednesday: 1:30 PM • Mary Ann Foster 610-566-1399
First Wednesday of the month: 7:30 PM • Mary Beth Yount, 610-358-4224
Second Wednesday of the month: 9:30 AM • Jeanne Barker, 610-627-1009
Thursdays: 9:15 AM • Mary Jane McCloskey, 610-356-4132
Fridays: 7:30 AM (Men’s Group in Chester)
Eustice Mita, emita@mitamanagement.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
6:30 AM – Connie Chowka
8:30 AM – Walter Miniszak
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
8:30 AM – Thomas Hagan
5:30 PM – C. Allen Rowe
SUNDAY, MARCH 13
7:30 AM – Joseph Malta
9:30 AM – Dr. Francis Lazorik
11:30 AM – Anna DiDonato
5:30 PM – Robert Markley
FLOWERS IN THE CHAPEL
Ints. of the Edmundowicz family
BREAD & WINE
Ints. of Feehry family
CANDLE
Ints. of Mr. & Mrs. Tuan Nguyen
Page 8 • Sacraments • Laugh with the Pastor
LEARNING ABOUT MRS. MENOLD
by Giuliana Andrews, 4th grader
On January 14, I interviewed
Mrs. Menold, the 3rd grade
teacher at St. Mary Magdalen School. Did you know
that Mrs. Menold came to
SMM in 2001? Mrs. Menold’s favorite subject to
teach is reading. If Mrs.
Menold was not a teacher,
she would run a cafe. Cool,
right? She wanted to teach
3rd grade because the kids
enjoy learning and they are
excited to see their teacher. I asked Mrs. Menold why she wanted to
come to SMM. “I felt that God was in this school” Mrs. Menold said.
She loves to pray with her 3rd graders. Her room is decorated with
lots of colors. I enjoyed interviewing Mrs. Menold.
LAUGH WITH THE PASTOR
“One of our first graders asked his Mom where we come from. She answered: “God created us from dust and we will become dust, when we
go back to God.” The boy was confused and responded: “Then, there
is someone under my bed. I do not know whether he is coming or
going to God.”
IHN DONATIONS
During this season of Lent, the network could use your donations as
we attempt to keep the doors open for homeless families in Delaware County. Donate thru the website dcihn.org or your check can
be mailed to: Delco IHN, P. O. Box 2384, Aston, PA 19014. THANK
YOU! We are always looking for more volunteers interested in getting even more involved with the network.
Sacrament Information:
BAPTISM
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 Pre-Jordan 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.
God parents must be at least 16 years old and
have received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Contact Deacon Peter at 610-565-5736.
WEDDINGS
Weddings are arranged 6 months ahead.
At least one partner or their parents must be
a practicing and active member of our parish.
Please call Msgr. at Ext: 110 for paper work,
to schedule your Pre-Cana and arrange
your wedding date.
PRE-JORDAN CLASS
Call Deacon Peter or Mary Zurbach
to schedule. Upcoming class dates:
March 22 and May 3 at 7 PM.
RCIA
The Rite of Initiation of Adults Program (RCIA)
has begun for this year. If you are considering
this wonderful step in your life, please contact
Deacon Peter Zurbach at pzurbach@sju.edu.
HOPE Meal Program
Contact Rosemary Procaccini
rose614bud@yahoo.com
ELECTRONIC COLLECTION
Faith Direct offers convenience!
No worry of checks or envelopes, consistent
giving to SMM is easy. Link to the secure online
enrollment by visiting www.faithdirect.net.
Our parish code is PA675
stmarymagdalen.net
TUNE INTO MSGR. RALPH
ON THURSDAYS
800 AM Radio
from 5 PM – 6 PM
Call 610-527-2906 with your
comments and questions.
SMM Ministries, Services & Organizations • Page 9
Worship
Adult Choir
Altar Servers
Altar Society
Extraordinary Ministers
Guitar Group
Lectors
Moms In Prayer
Perpetual Adoration
Prayer Chain
Youth Choir
Mary-Ellen Harris
Susan Edmundowicz
Anne Chillemi
Joanne Hinkle
Mary Ellen Harris
Joe Boyle, Jr.
Nicky Verna
Shelly Zeller
Maria Flannery
Maryl Apadula
610-566-8821
610-566-8821
610-566-3206
610-892-3998
610-566-8821
610-565-3417
610-639-3816
610-353-7739
484-467-3166
914-552-9443
mharris@stmarymagdalen.net
sedmundowicz@stmarymagdalen.net
Deacon Peter Zurbach
Fran Poole
Carolyn Giacomucci
Anne Fenerty
Frances Jackson
James Colombo, MD
Dennis & Lorraine Kinslow
Phila. Marriage Prep
Dennis Murphy
John Brokars
610-565-5736
610-565-4090
610-357-0636
610-565-6228
610-592-4216
610-891-0731
610-558-0322
610-873-2017
610-565-5568
610-696-5969
pzurbach@sju.edu
fmpoole1@verizon.net
pezgirl23@aol.com
afenerty@verizon.net
Joanne Hinkle
John Donohue
Joshua Ortego
Monica Grzeczkowski
Susan Fromhold
Bernadette Ciavardini
Anita Morro, RN
Kelly Hassey
John Donohue
610-892-3998
610-359-9394
610-635-8407
610-891-9483
610-356-3626
610-353-1375
610-566-8821
610-353-1750
610-359-9394
johinkle@verizon.net
jadd9394@aol.com
abcjosh@yahoo.com
monicajmj@gmail.com
sfromholddcihn1@verizon.net
bernsing@yahoo.com
anitasmm@verizon.net
kellyhassey@msn.com
jadd9394@aol.com
johinkle@verizon.net
mharris@stmarymagdalen.net
jboylejr@aol.com
nicky@verna.com
shellsing2@aol.com
flannm@gmail.com
maryl.apadula17@gmail.com
Faith Formation
Baptismal Prep
Centering Prayer
Children’s Liturgy
Little Church School
Childcare (9:30AM Mass)
Malvern Retreat
Marriage Encounter
Marriage Prep
Men’s Bible Study
Neo Catechumenal
colombo.jaca@yahoo.com
lkinslow@marykay.com
amy@philamarriageprep.com
murph2825@comcast.net
johnbrokars@yahoo.com
Healing, Ministry & Stewardship
Bethesda
Bereavement
Charity Board
Church Care
Food Collection
Funeral Planner
Healing Ministry
Hope Ministry
St. Vincent de Paul
Organizations
50th School Gala Committee
AA Meeting
CYO
Employment Network
Finance Committee
Greeters
Home & School
Knights of Columbus
PREP Board
Pastoral Council
Religious Endowment
Respect Life
Seniors Group
Ushers
Website & Bulletin
Theresa Murtagh
610-496-7390 SMM50years@yahoo.com
Thursdays, 7PM
Rectory Basement
Amy Sarne484-919-1587
amylandrews@verizon.net
Barbara Stoyell-Mulholland 484-420-4246 bstoyell@comcast.net
Bill O’Shea
610-627-0607 heilbrono@aol.com
Ginny McHugh
610-361-5141 jmchugh123@verizon.net
Rosemary Procaccini
610-355-2366 rose614bud@yahoo.com
Dr. Bartholomew Tortella 610-356-7491 bartholomew.tortella@yahoo.com
Melissa Bergen
610-558-4944 mcbergen@comcast.net
Joe Bodalski
484-432-0016 jb623623@yahoo.com
Tom Henson
610-892-7361 thenson@janney.com
John Duffin
610-565-5032 duffinfam@comcast.net
Marie Burns
484-574-8870 marie.burns48@yahoo.com
Al Spinelli610-566-4202
rspin1204@gmail.com
Kerry Boyle
kerry.boyle@me.com