December 28, 2014 - Saint Bede the Venerable Parish

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 28, 2014
A Message from your Pastor
Scripture Readings
Epiphany of the Lord
January 4, 2015
My Dear Parishioners,
Today we celebrate the Feast of the
Isaiah 60: 1-6
Psalm 72
Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6
Matthew 2: 1-12
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
This Feast takes on special significance this
year, as we prepare for the World Meeting
of Families this coming September. You
will hear a lot about family life, and the joys
and challenges that families face in this modern world, during
that historic gathering.
But one thing is for certain - the model that will be presented
for us to follow will be the example of the Holy Family. Now at
first glance, we might think, "How can we relate to this family,
when it's made up of two flawless characters and one nearly
flawless dad?"
However, it may be good for us to step back and take a second look at the many human problems they faced, similar to us.
They were, at one point, refugees and immigrants, and most
likely faced discrimination while living in Egypt. They had to
re-settle not once, but twice. Jesus ran off without telling His
parents, and they soon realized He had another Father whose
work He had to be about.
Joseph had to trust in a dream and put up with suspicions
about his wife's pregnancy. These are real human problems, and
the Holy Family had to face them just as any family does today.
But the Holy Family shows us more than anything the power
of living life grounded in the three theological virtues of faith,
hope and charity. By their faith, they knew that God keeps
His promises. Such faith provided a foundation upon which
they could have hope, despite the many obstacles that were in
their way. Their little family would make it through. Finally
and most importantly, there was charity. They depended on
each other. Mary and Joseph did extraordinary things for their
child, and as He grew in wisdom, so He understood and appreciated what His parents had done for Him.
And so what can we do as individual families and as a parish
family, to make faith more present in our homes? What are the
shared things for which we hope together? What more can we
do to show each other we care?
On this Holy Family Sunday, and on behalf of Father Kolenkiewicz, Father Loomis and Deacon Dan, I thank our parish
family for your many kindnesses shown us at Christmas, and
for the warm way you embrace us with your prayers, faith and
encouragement throughout the entire year. We pray that the
Holy Family will watch over and guide all of our families in
this coming New Year.
Some interesting details to ponder from our readings:
Isaiah mentions only gold and frankincense among the gifts
that come from all nations. It is Matthew who adds the gift of
myrrh—the symbol of the future passion and death of the
newborn Messiah. The magi must consult the revelation of
faith to find their way to Bethlehem; their own means are not
enough. As we listen to God’s word, what details strike you?
How is the Messiah revealed to you?
Remember The Deceased
John L. Smith, Mary Ann McCabe
We are united in prayer with their families and with one another as we and all the faithful departed await our rising with
the Lord.
Welcome our new Parishioners
Kevin & Maria Tressel family
Kevin & Courtenay Duffy family
Scripture Readings
Octave Day of Christmas
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Vigil Mass Dec. 31: 5:30 p.m.
Masses Jan. 1: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m.,
11 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
Numbers 6: 22-27
Psalm 67
Galatians 4: 4-7
Luke 2: 16-21
The focus on this day is indeed on blessing. Our first
reading is a beautiful blessing prayer wonderfully suited to
the beginning of the year. Saint Paul, in his Letter to the Galatians, expands on the blessing that God has given us in
Christ Jesus. And in the Gospel, Mary takes time to reflect
on her blessings in the events surrounding Jesus’ birth. As
we listen to these readings today, let us remember all God’s
blessings that we too have received.
May God Bless You,
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A Christmas Treat
2015 St. Bede
CYO Track and Field
No experience required, enthusiasm desired!
All first through eighth grade St. Bede parishioners who
attend CCD or Catholic school are welcome. There are no tryouts. Everyone “makes” the team.
Season starts Sunday, March 1, 2015.
The Kindergarten class from Saint Katharine Drexel School once again
entertained at the annual Christmas Luncheon for the homebound on Dec. 11.
Everyone enjoyed (and joined in) their renditions of popular Christmas songs.
1st-3rd Graders practice 2 times a week.
4th-8th graders practice 3-4 times a week (or as your schedule
permits).
Four to five regular season meets are held Sunday afternoons end of March through April except Easter Sunday. All
athletes can compete in 3-4 events. Championships are held in
May.
Track events are:
• 100m, 200m, 400m sprints and relays [1st – 8th grade]
• 800m [3rd – 8th grade]
• 1600m [4th – 8th grade]
Field events are:
• Long jump [1st – 8th grade]
• Shot put and high jump [4th – 8th grade]
• Triple Jump [7th - 8th grade]
Registration for the 2015 St. Bede CYO Track & Field season is available online at www.wagdogs.com.
Please include
your cell phone number. Registration is $95 until January 31.
Late registration is $115 and closes February 15, 2015.
We are always looking for parents and parishioners to join
our coaching team. No experience necessary. Please consider
volunteering.
For more information, visit the St. Bede CYO website at
http://www.stbedescyo.org/home or contact Brig Masone
brig.masone@gmail.com or Brad Ferrara
bradjferrara@yahoo.com
Help Us Reach
Our 2014 Stewardship Goal!
GOAL: $90,000
$87,640 (as of 12/14/2014)
Adoration Chapel Altar Candle Dedication
Dec. 29 - Jan. 4
For Harry Lawall, Jr.
Req. by his family
Dedications are being taken for 2015!
Just come into the Parish Office.
Candle dedications are a $30 donation for the week.
Mail your stewardship envelope, drop it in the Sunday
collection basket or bring it to the Parish Office.
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Religious Education
Adoration Society
W
Dear Parishioners,
The 2014 CCD Living Nativity cast did
a great job! (see pictures below). Pictures
are also displayed on the bulletin board between the church and school. Thanks to
Gary Gehringer for the wonderful photos.
Let us keep each other in prayer.
e would like to wish all the members of the Adoration
Society and their families a very blessed Christmas and a happy
and healthy New Year 2015. Our chapel is open because of
your time and dedication. What a wonderful gift you give to
our parish family and to our local community and neighboring
parishes. Thank you for all you do!
Over the holidays we would like to invite you to share your
ministry with others. As you visit with family, friends, and
neighbors, please extend a personal invitation to at least one
person to join our society as a regular weekly member or as a
substitute adorer. You can speak about your own experiences
and about what perpetual adoration means to you. What a
wonderful gift to give to our Lord!
Our ultimate goal is to have two adorers for every hour so
we are always in need of new members.
Save the Date: Rev. Sean Loomis will conduct a mini retreat for all members on Saturday morning, January 10th, 2015
beginning with mass at 8:30AM and ending around noon.
For more information or to sign up for an hour please contact Debbie & Sean McDermott (215) 504-9897 or email us at
StBede24seven@gmail.com.
Carole Obrokta
Director of Religious Education
(215-357-2130)
Can you Help?????
Calling all St Bede Alumni and Parents of Graduates !
As part of the celebration for our Parish's 50th anniversary
we are planning an All Class Reunion April 19, 2015. We so
need your help to gather lists (yearbooks) and memorabilia of
those great days at Bede's.
If you have anything please mark them with your name as
we will return them to you, and drop them at the rectory or
contact Maureen Finley (grad 1969) @ 215-357-7944 or e-mail
alumni@st-bede.org.
This year’s cast had a wonderful time, depicting the Nativity of our Lord.
Pray For the Sick
Marie Cole, Sue Pawlikowski, Tara Gilrain, Margaret
Bracken, Connie Wheeler, Anna Krumm, Mary Lewis, Fran
Dembowski, Kareem Samhouri, Margaret Bracken, Charlene
Boland, Barbara George, Christopher George, Ronald Weiss,
Olivia Feliciano, Eugene Pirolli, Nina Philipp, Joanne Niemann, Edward Rogowski, Ray O’Donnell, Terry Miller, Lisa
Brown, Robert Geisheimer, Leonard V. Doughty Jr., Adriana
Del Borgo, Patricia Gossard, Rita Lynch, Sandie Becker, Ann
Orth, Eileen Thompson, Drew Miller, Thomas Pirolli, Bill
Damico, Dwayne Schwarz, Mary Bogdan, Maryann Leisner,
Paul Haynes, Pauline Haynes, William Kilroy, Danny Mullane,
Rene Albert, Dr. William L. Nash, III, Robert P. Dickinson,
Msgr. Robert Grudowski, Thomas Weir, Ed Rodgers, Michael
Taub, Mary Adams, Fr. John Wilz, Frank Hoenisch, Pat
Triolo.
Angels keep watch over Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus.
Names can be put on the prayer list by contacting the Parish
Office in person, by phone (215-357-5720) or by email
(pmcnally@st-bede.org). All names will be left on the list for a
period of 4 weeks. If you would like the intention to stay on for
more than 4 weeks, please contact us again.
Of course, there were many animals keeping watch at the Nativity as well!
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Mass Enrollments
The following people are now a part of St. Bede’s monthly Mass Enrollment Program, which can honor the living or the
deceased. 2015 Masses for the Enrollment society are: Jan. 4 (7:30am), Feb. 1 (9:30am), March 1 (11am),
April 12 (12:30pm), May 3 (7:30am), June 7 (9:30am), July 5 (11am), Aug. 2 (12:30pm), Sept. 6 (7:30am),
Oct. 4 (9:30am), Nov. 1 (11am), Dec. 6 (12:30pm).
The names listed below are
intentions for the deceased, with their sponsors:
Joseph Triolo (25 yrs)
From John & Catherine Plisich
Joseph Triolo (25 yrs)
From Bill & Jean Damico
Joseph Triolo (25 yrs)
From Norbert & Dolores Brust
Joseph Minarczyk (25 yrs)
From Jim & Terry Pirolli family
Joseph Triolo (25 yrs)
From Rita Chmielewski
Joseph Triolo (25 yrs)
From Harriet Saracino
Nicholas Saracino (25 yrs)
From Harriet Saracino
Martha O. Hayward
From B.J. Kittredge
Patricia Hickey (25 yrs)
From B.J. Kittredge
Joseph Triolo (50 yrs)
From Knights of Columbus Council 15478
Thomas Strepek (25 yrs)
From Ray & Dorie O’Donnell
Margaret O’Malley (25 yrs)
From Michael & Susan Spadafora
Janet Tzanakis (25 yrs)
Caroline & George Graff
William Widerman (25 yrs)
Len & Linda Doughty
Theresa Marcakis (25 yrs)
From Tony & Joan Canuso
Joseph Triolo (25 yrs)
Tony & Joan Canuso
Joseph Fitzpatrick (25 yrs)
From Barb Scannapieco
Baby Stephen Michael Jacobs (Perpetual)
From Diana Nolan
Deceased members of the McGinniss
& Oczewoski families (25 yrs)
From Ed & Dot Oczewoski
James McHugh (25 yrs)
From Susan, Paul Madison & Cassidy
Joseph Trinidad (25 yrs)
From Ralph Bonadies
June Woods (perpetual)
From Helen, Lance & Monique Ericson
Dr. Carlo J. DiMarco (25 yrs)
Carl DiJoseph
Deanna Gorman (25 yrs)
From Gene & Chris Zalewski family
Louis Stein (25 yrs)
From Paul & Suzanne Couturier
Shamus Digney (25 yrs)
From George & Caroline Graff
Shamus Digney (25 yrs)
Shane McDermott & family
Shamus Digney (25 yrs)
From Ralph, Kyle & Colette Bonadies
Shamus Digney
The Malkowski family
Shamus Digney
From the Nowicke family
Jeffrey DiPaolo (25 yrs)
From Ralph Bonadies
Shamus Digney (25 yrs)
From the Schweitzer family
Shamus Digney (25 yrs)
From Tony & Joan Canuso
Michael Ryan (25 yrs)
From Judith Rohan
Delia Harrington (25)
From Diane & Ron Ball
Alfred Dreger (25 yrs)
From Judith Rohan
Marcella DiSandro (25 yrs)
From the Malkowski family
Marcella DiSandro (25 yrs)
From the Zalewski family
James McGrath (25 yrs)
From Gene & Chris Zalewski
Arenida Busciacco (25 yrs)
From Kevin Flynn & family
Maria T. Doust (25 yrs)
Suzanne & Paul Couturier
Marcella DiSandro (25 yrs)
From the Schweitzer family
Eva Calusic (perpetual)
From Nancy & Tim Stezzi
Mary Veronica “Vera” Brown (25 yrs)
From the Malkowski family
Dorothy Blum (25 yrs)
From Susan, Paul, Madison & Cassidy
Madeline Farruggio (25 yrs)
From the Branderbit family
Christine Magda (25 yrs)
From George & Caroline Graff
Ben Grove (25 yrs)
From Ben Grove
Christine Magda (25 yrs)
From Chris & Chrissy Connors
Christine Magda (50 yrs)
From the Women’s Faith Share Group
Rita Couturier (25 years)
From Paul & Suzanne Couturier
M. Richard Owens (25 yrs)
From Amy Drobile & family
Minnie Sullo (25 yrs)
From John & Barb Galelli
Ronald Cupo (25 years)
From Mary Higman
The names listed below are
Special Intentions for the Living, with their sponsors:
Claire Danhardt (25 yrs)
From the Parke family
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Don & Maddie Donofry (25 yrs)
From Mystical Rose Legion of Mary
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Laura Clark (25 yrs)
From the Parke family-Karen, Ashlyn & David
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MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP NEWS
MSYG will NOT meet in December
NEXT MEETING - SUN., JAN. 25TH
~~~~~~
JOIN US ON SAT. JAN. 3RD ~
TRIP TO ULTRAZONE
FOR LASER TAG $20
Questions about this group, to receive registration forms and/or if you would
like to be added to the Middle School Youth Group e-mail list to receive news
of upcoming events, send an e-mail to middleschoolyouthgroup@gmail.com
TRIPLE T
TEEN Topic Thursday
Thursday, Jan.8 @ 6pm
in the Chapel
Attention High School Teens!
Join us for a Trip to
ALL YOUTH IN GRADES 9-12
ARE INVITED TO JOIN US!!!
ALSO, Thurs. Jan. 15 - Faith Debate Topic: Blind Faith
SKY ZONE
Indoor Trampoline Park
FRITZ’S FAMOUS GERMAN
STICKY BUNS
SAT. Jan. 10 - 7pm
$22
ALL ARE INVITED!
FRIENDS WELCOME!
ON SALE SUN., JAN. 4
after all the Masses
(while supplies last)
Nut, Raisin, Cream Cheese & Nut/Raisin Mix
$8 a box
proceeds to benefit the Youth Ministry Programs
WE MUST HAVE A COUNT BY JAN 1ST!!!
Registration forms on our
website www.st-bede.org/youthministry.
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Parish Calendar This Week
Mass Intentions This Week
Monday, Dec. 29 (Church)
DATE
6:30 a.m. - Anthony & Fiordelisa Pontarelli (Req. by Joe & Elda Pontarelli)
9 a.m. - Harry Lawall, Jr. (Req. by Rosemary Lawall)
Tuesday, Dec. 30 (Church)
6:30 a.m. - John Wixted (Req. by the Kummer family)
9 a.m. - Peter & Doris Mack, Francis & Elizabeth O’Donnell
(Req. by Dorie & Ray O’Donnell)
EVENT
- Baptisms
- CYO
- Rosary for Priests
- Men’s Basketball
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
9 p.m.
Church
Gym
Chapel
Gym
Monday,
Dec. 29
- Rosary
- Faith Share
- Parish Photo Sessions
- Teen Choir
- Youth Ministry Lock-In
8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
2 p.m.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Chapel
DC-B
DC-A
Church
Gym/CAF
Tuesday,
Dec. 30
- Rosary
- CYO
- CYO Soccer Event
- Legion of Mary
- Rosary
8:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Chapel
Gym
Cafeteria
DC-A
Chapel
- VIGIL MASS
5:30 p.m.
Church
- MASS
- MASS
- MASS
- MASS
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Church
Church
Church
Church
- CYO
- Rosary
- Teen Choir
- Men’s Basketball
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
9 p.m.
Gym
Church
Church
Gym
- Kings Men
- CYO
- Confessions
7:30 a. m.
8 a.m.
4 p.m.
DC-A
Gym
Church
- Baptisms
- CYO
- Rosary for Priests
- Men’s Basketball
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
9 p.m.
Church
Gym
DC-B
Gym
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015
(Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God)
7:30 a.m. - William Rodgers, Sr. (Req. by Robert & Florence Kuhn)
9:30 a.m. - Norman G. Ruoff (Req. by the Tomeo family)
11 a.m. - Doris F. Page (Req. by St. Katharine Drexel School community)
12:30 p.m. - Daniel & Clara Harkins (Req. by their daughter Clara)
Wednesday,
Dec. 31
Friday, Jan. 2 (Church)
Thursday,
Jan. 1
6:30 a.m. - Bill Clark (Req. by Jim & Kathy Schmitt)
9 a.m. - Thomas J. Volk, Jr. (Req. by Debbie Guarino)
Friday,
Jan. 2
Saturday, Jan. 3 (Church)
8:30 a.m. - Dan Spearing (Req. by Eleanor Spearing)
5:30 p.m. - For the People of the Parish
Sunday, Jan. 4 (Church)
Saturday,
Jan. 3
7:30 a.m. - Saint Bede Enrollment Society
9:30 a.m. - Special Intentions
11 a.m. - Anthony Russo (Req. by Margaret Russo)
12:30 p.m. - Joseph Donnelly (Req. by Thomas & Colleen Farrell)
Sunday,
Jan. 4
St. Bede’s Collection God Bless Your Generosity!
Plate:
$25,548
Last Year:
$24,182
Grade School:
$35
Year’s Average:
$23,045
(Fiscal year began July 1, 2014)
E-Giving (Plate):
$3,941
Stewardship (current):
$87,640
2013 Total:
$90,303
PLACE
Sunday,
Dec. 28
Wednesday, Dec. 31 (Church)
6:30 a.m. - John Pizzi, Jr. (Req. by his family)
9 a.m. - John Wixted (Req. by the Kummer family)
5:30 p.m. - Scollo Anuziata & DiRenzo Constantino
(Req. by their daughter in law)
TIME
New Parish Calendar
Week of
Dec. 14, 2014
We thank the Joseph Fluehr III Funeral
Home for providing our families with a parish liturgical calendar. Please take one home
with you today, and in the coming weeks,
leading up to the New Year.
Photo Session Added on Dec. 29
Families who still wish to participate in the MyChurch Family Album
can schedule a sitting on Monday Dec.
29, in the Drexel Center, where the
photographer will be taking pictures
from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Go to the website (st-bede.org) to reserve your time,
or call the Parish Office for more information (215-357-5720).
One 8x10 photo and one Parish Directory (with the names and photos of
all those who sit) are FREE to every family who participates.
Additional portraits can be ordered as an option You will
order additional portraits the same day as the photos are taken,
and pay at that time (the cost varies according to the number of
portraits - everything is ala carte).
Sunday Scrip Sales
After Every Sunday Mass
(Between the church and school)
Supermarkets - Restaurants - Department Stores
Gas Stations - And Much More!
Scrip is a great option for food shopping or gift shopping.
And you can earn credits toward an parochial school or CCD
tuition. A list of available gift cards is available on the Saint
Bede website, or call the Parish Office.
Volunteers needed to help with scrip sales!
If you’d like to help, call Parish Secretary Kimberly Muldoon at 215-357-5720.
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