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St. Robert Bellarmine Church
January 8 h,, 2012
Epiphany of Our Lord 856 Euclid Ave ●Warrington ●PA
www.strobertwarrington.org 215.343.0315
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PARISH ADMINISTRATION
Rev. Msgr. James D. Beisel Rev. Msgr. Joseph T. Kane Pastor Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Matthew J. Tralies Rev. Francis Cornely Parochial Vicar Sunday Ministry
Deacon George Morris Rev. Mr. Thomas Schultes Business Manager Transitional Deacon
Mrs. Joan Fitzpatrick Director of Adult Faith Formation
Mrs. Mary Landry, Parish Secretary Mr. Kevin Lutz
Mrs. Sheila Fehrman, Parish Secretary Director of Music
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Mrs. Deborah Jaster, Principal, St. Joseph/St. Robert School
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Mrs. Donna Heeney, Director of Religious Education
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2012
5:00 P.M. - Anna B. Clancy
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2012 7:00 A.M. - Judy Bilbee - 48th Anniversary
9:00 A.M. - Philip Wax - 7th Anniversary
11:00 A.M.- Dolores McGilloway
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012
7:00 A.M.- Parishioners
9:00 A.M.- Debbie Rosenbaum
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012
7:00 A.M. - Joanne Gallagher Stieber
9:00 A.M.- Philip Lecklikner
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012
7:00 A.M.- Aloma Avery
9:00 A.M.- Mary Lou Hoffman
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2012
7:00 A.M.- William Bear
9:00 A.M.- Paul Pacek - 19th Anniversary
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2012
7:00 A.M.- Frank Schiller
9:00 A.M.- Robert J. Rolph, Jr.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2012
9:00 A.M.- John McDonnell - 1st Anniversary
5:00 P.M. - Deceased Members - The Daniele Family
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2012 7:00 A.M. - Ruth Mercer
9:00 A.M. - Mary Regan
11:00 A.M.- Judith Baitzer
Please pray for our sick parishioners, relatives, and
friends, especially:
Nicholas Chess Gregory Chess John Kirchner, Jr.
Taylor Love Jerry Bilbee Jeanette Lee
Jean Evans Bill Wallace Donna Berry
Kristen Gray Ella Hoesch Joyce Morris
Ed Hulmes Jr. Chase Dubzak Kathy Moore
Rita Stine Hafin Painter Jenifer Painter
Leona Finney Joan Palmer Joyce Doheny
Mildred Rusek Kelly Hartranft MaryTheresaTellmann
Veronica Imsick Deena Price George Casperson
Helen De Fazio Jeff Bienamie Janet Magnuson
Patricia Ganther Jennifer Weir Florence Ashenbrenner
Bill Stephens Joseph Kane James Crumlish Sr.
Lorie Ford John Reyda Monica Cerebe
Pat Steffa Joan McMahon Regina Richardson
Mary Farano Joyce Williams Josephine Ardizzi
Hennie Spyker Kay Batman Joanna Elchert
Patricia Brown James Kolody Jr. Kevin Christopher Fox
Frank Elchert Charles Johnston Rosemary White
Frankie Ervin Lucy Pirolli Pasquale Speranza
Joe McDonald Pat Wendte Margaret Ciocca
Geraldine Vona Sal Boccella Vicente Grana
David Hauschild
UPCOMING EVENTS (at a glance) Jan. 9 ~ Eucharistic Adoration Begins
~ JH Youth Group
~ Afghan Guild
Jan. 10 ~ EP’s Meeting
Jan. 11 ~ Women’s Night of Reflection
Jan. 12 ~ Baptism Preparation Class
CLERGY/MUSIC SCHEDULE (1/14 & 1/15)
5:00 PM Msgr. Beisel/Dcn. George Cantor
7:00 AM Fr. Cornely
9:00 AM Msgr. Beisel/Dcn. Tom Cantor
11:00 AM Msgr. Beisel/Dcn. Tom Epiphany
Teen Ensemble
LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS -
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Come see what we're all about….We are
currently looking for new members to join us in our
mission. If you have been thinking about possibly
joining a parish ministry, please join us for an
informational meeting on Mon., Feb. 6th at 7pm in the
School Library.
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Dear Friends,
“Behold, the Lord, the Mighty One, has come” in the holy Child born of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Revealed to the shepherds on Christmas as Israel’s long-awaited Messiah, in today’s Solemnity of the
Epiphany, Jesus is manifested as the universal Savior, inviting all the nations of the world, represented by
the magi who followed the star by which God “gathered his children from the rising to the setting of the
sun.” With them, we draw near to offer Jesus the gold of our adoration, the incense of our prayer, the myrrh
of our hearts’ devoted love.
As the Christmas season draws to a close, I want to once again thank everyone for their good
wishes, beautiful cards and delicious treats enjoyed by myself and the entire parish staff. Your generosity is
deeply appreciated and your abiding support is counted as a priceless blessing!
As I have had the opportunity over the years to read various parish bulletins from near and far, it
was recently suggested that I offer opportunities which other parishes offer concerning memorials. As you
are aware, each Sunday we have beautiful floral arrangements which grace our sanctuary and then our
chapel throughout the week. These beautiful arrangements enhance our celebrations and our church.
Beginning this year, if you wish to donate to a floral arrangement in memory of a loved one or to
commemorate a special event in your family, kindly call the parish office to make arrangements for a floral
tribute. The memorial/commemoration will be noted in the parish bulletin each week a donation is
arranged. Also, if you would wish to memorialize the sanctuary lamp which burns each week in the church
and chapel ( as a reminder of the Lord’s presence) in our church, arrangements for this may also be made
through the parish office. The donation for the sanctuary lamp in the church and/or chapel is $10.00 each.
These are simply opportunities that some may wish to take advantage of in remembering their loved ones
and noteworthy events in the family.
At the recent meeting of our Finance Council, the topic of the rectory roof and windows were
discussed. We have had some issues with the windows in the rectory (water seepage, air flow, failure to
lock, etc). No one on the council could remember when the second roof was installed on the building. At the
recommendation of the council, we will be contracting for a home inspection of the rectory to see if there are
any issues which we are not aware of that may need some attention. It is the thought of the council that we
should develop a maintenance plan for the rectory if any issues are uncovered by the inspection. It is only
good stewardship to insure the value of this beautiful parish home which you provide for the priests. Thank
you for providing us with this wonderful place to live!
May the gifts of the magi, presented to the Savior, inspire us to greater works of charity to the poor
and needy among us!
Saint Robert Bellarmine, pray for us!
With prayers,
Monsignor Beisel
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Today we
celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, where the Magi find the
newborn king and offer him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
In the spirit of the Magi, please put your gift in the St.
Vincent de Paul Poor Box so that comfort and peace
can once again be given to a newborn child.
OUR PARISH’S STEWARDSHIP
Sunday (12/18/11) - $18,399
Last Year (12/19/10) - $17,225
Sunday (12/25/10) - $12,696
Last Year (12/26/10) - $13,246
Christmas - $59,153
Sunday (01/01/11)-$15,906
Last Sunday (01/02/10)-$15,796
Thank you for your continued support of
St. Robert Bellarmine Parish.
I wish to extend my sincere thanks to those parishioners
who sent Christmas cards, gifts of prayer and other
gifts. Thank you for your great kindness and
thoughtfulness. May God bless you all in the new year,
Fr. Cornely
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FOR THOSE IN THE ARMED FORCES
Please call the parish office (215/343-0315) with the
name and branch for relatives who are on active duty.
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them
as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We
ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior.
AMEN
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
US Navy:
Michael W. Zarkowski Edward W. Devinney II
Barbara Ann Mullen William A. Fitzgerald
Connor Fitzgerald John Wurtenberg III
Brian Dessel
US Coast Guard
Brendan Williams
US Army: Rev. Stephen Mc Dermott John Healey
Danny Pritchard Gabriel J. Zinni
James Noga Sean Walsh
Robert F. Leimer Michael Mc Bride
Ryan J. Sempowski
USMC:
Michael Bradley Christopher La Rue
Joseph Mc Menamin James McMenamin
Daniel Harvey Elizabeth Harvey
Clint Hajek Leo J. Keller Jr.
Matthew Ponente Vincent J. Flannery,Jr.
Anthony Taylor Kevin A. Daly
US Air Force:
Karl Weinbreckt Francis Lemma
TECHNOLOGY
ADDENDUM
3 Classes will be offered in the
School Dinning Hall. Please call
the parish office or email
[email protected] to register.
Thursday, Jan. 19th at 7:00 PM
Monday, Jan. 23rd at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Jan. 25th at 6:30 PM
SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
Intend to volunteer or continue as a volunteer in
programs that involve children? Visit the
www.saintrobertwarrington.org website for specific
directions on how to obtain clearances & register for the
Protecting God’s Children classes for Adults. If you are
already a volunteer, please make sure your clearances
are up to date. Contact the parish office with questions.
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN CLASS
Tuesday, January 17 - Our Lady of Mt Carmel
6:30pm
Other classes are available go to the
www.saintrobertwarrington.org website, look under
community to get to the Safe Environment access.
Websites for all clearances and classes will be listed.
MOM'S PRAYER GROUP Thurs, evenings at 7pm in the chapel to pray
the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. All
mothers are welcome to pray for our children,
supporting them on their journey through this
tough world. Let us come together and lift up our
special intentions to the Lord through the intercession
of the Blessed Virgin Mary." The history of every
human being passes through the threshold of a woman's
motherhood." Pope John Paul II
More info - Chris Trodden - 215/491-2542
Terry Funk - 215/343- 9781
Eucharistic Adoration will resume
on Monday January 9th.
BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS
Next Class -Thursday, January 12 at
7:00 pm in church. Pre-registration is
necessary in order to attend the class. No
date for Baptism can be set until parents
fulfill this requirement.
Parents and Godparents should
register for this class as soon as they know of the
upcoming birth, and always prior to the actual birth
of the child.
Register by calling the parish office between 9am and 4
pm weekdays. Classes are held every other month -
January, March, May, July, September, and November.
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ST. JOSEPH/ST. ROBERT SCHOOL NEWS FROM THE DESK OF MRS. JASTER
The SJR Student body gave an
updated version of the birth of
Christ on Thursday, December
22nd. Every child and class
participated in this event. The
church was filled with parents and
relatives witnessing the true message of Christmas.
ST. ROBERT PREP PROGRAM
PREP CALENDAR:
January:
M/T-9/10 Class
M/T-16/17 No Class
Sun.-22 Cool to be Catholic Family
Gathering - After 9am Mass
M/T-23/24 Class
Sat.-28 First Penance-10:30am
M/T-30/31 Class
February:
M/T-6/7 Class
Sun. - 12 Confirmation Retreat
M/T-9/10 Class
M/T-13/14 Class
M/T-20/21 No Class
Wed. 22 Ash Wednesday
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP All 7th and 8th graders (school and PREP) are
welcome to join us each week. We look forward to
seeing you on Mon. evenings from 6:30 to 7:45
PM. For more info, please contact Donna Heeney
at 215.343.9433 or [email protected].
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
January:
M - 9th - To Be or Not to Be-Vocation
Awareness
M - 23rd - Lost in
Cyberspace-My
Space, Facebook & Twitter
M - 30th - Livin’ on a Prayer
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TEAM MEMBERS Fr. Matthew Tralies (Moderator - [email protected]) ● Mrs. Kathleen Burke (Treasurer [email protected])
Mrs. Bernadette Marron (Sec.- [email protected]) ● Mrs. Barbara Palo
(Director of HS Ministry - [email protected]) ● Mrs. Lisa Corr (Director of Jr High Ministry -
[email protected]) ● Mr. James Alexander (SJR Hawks Representative - [email protected])
www.strobpym.org
As we begin a new year we would like to thank all of the teens and adults who so
generously participated in a busy, successful 2011 for our teen ministry. Our activities
included service, social and spiritual events. We commissioned a newly formed leadership
team under whose guidance we move forward into 2012.
You are warmly invited to become part of the teen ministry for the New Year, If you
would like to receive updates about future activities send your email address to
[email protected]. Teens in 8th thru 12th grade as well as adults are welcome as we plan
and implement another year of activities for the youth of our parish.
Reminder: our teen Mass will continue to be the 3rd Sunday of each month at 11am. Hope
to see you there!!
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FOCUS ON FAITH THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12
The visit of the Magi occurs directly before the story of the Holy Family's
flight into Egypt. Matthew's Gospel tells a version of Jesus' birth that is
different than the one in Luke. Of the actual birth of Jesus, Matthew tells
us little more than, “When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the
days of King Herod . . . ” The story of the census is found only in Luke's
Gospel, but we hear about the visit of the Magi only in Matthew's Gospel.
We know little about the Magi. They come from the East and journey to
Bethlehem, following an astrological sign, so we believe them to be
astrologers. We assume that there were three Magi based upon the naming
of their three gifts. The Gospel does not say how many Magi paid homage
to Jesus. In Matthew's Gospel, they represent the Gentiles' search for a
savior. Because the Magi represent the entire world, they also represent
our search for Jesus.
We have come to consider the gifts they bring as a foreshadowing of Jesus'
role in salvation. We believe the meaning of the gifts to be Christological.
Gold is presented as representative of Jesus' kingship. Frankincense is a
symbol of his divinity because priests burned the substance in the Temple. Myrrh, which was used to
prepare the dead for burial, is offered in anticipation of Jesus' death. The word Epiphany means
“manifestation” or “showing forth.” Historically several moments in Christ's early life and ministry have
been celebrated as “epiphanies,” including his birth in Bethlehem, the visit of the Magi, his baptism by
John, and his first miracle at Cana.
Are you caring and hospitable? Are you an active listener? Are you open and approachable and committed to your
relationship with God? Thank you to those who have graciously accepted the invitation to be a SMALL GROUP leader for Why Catholic?. We are need of a few more leaders. Please call or email Joan Fitzpatrick for details ASAP. 215.343.0315 or [email protected]. Training will be provided.
A reason to participate in WHY CATHOLIC?:
Society and the pressures of today offer little
opportunity for us to stop and reflect on our spiritual
life. Small Sharing Groups give us the time, the space,
and the direction to reflect on our relationship with God
and others and become more aware of the times when
God touched our lives, challenged us or spoke to us.
Think about being part of a small group!
Small Group Sign-Up Weekend is
January 21-22 at all the Masses.
Another reason to
participate in WHY CATHOLIC?: Whatever stage we find our relationship with Christ,
there is always room for improvement. Being in a Small
Sharing Group encourages us to grow with the support
of others. The Why Catholic? Process
invites us to rethink our priorities so that
we can place a greater emphasis on
improving our relationship with God and
others and improving our lives. Our first
session, that starts in February, will focus
on how we PRAY, Catholic forms of prayer and
insights on prayer.
Want to know more before you sign up?
There will be a short information session on
Thursday, January 19 at either 10:00am OR 7:00pm in Cranney.
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SODALITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY The Sodality welcomes any member
of our parish to join our spiritually
active group. We visit home bound
parishioners and nursing homes at
which we participate with residents in
the rosary, and scripture study when
requested. Monthly meetings - 3rd
Wed. of the month in the Cranney
LC to socialize, pray the rosary and
plan our spiritual activities. PLEASE JOIN US!!
Interested?!? Call Helen Dagney 215.491.8611.
The Pilgrim Statue of our Blessed Mother is waiting to
make a visit to your home. A book is available in the rear
of Church for anyone who is interested. Please leave
your name and telephone number. We will be in touch
with you. Please join us to say the Rosary - Neshaminy
Manor– 4TH Mon. of each month. All are welcome!
NUTRITION & STAYING HEALTHY AS WE AGE Thurs., Jan. 12th at 7pm at Nativity of Our Lord Parish.
Healthy Hearts ~ Stroke Assessments & Blood Pressure
Screenings ~ Managing Diabetes. Mary Alice Shan, RD,
LDN will be the presenter. She is a Registered Dietitian
and an instructor at Montgomery County Community
College. Pre-registration required call 215.675.1925.
Cost is $5.
AFGHAN GUILD - will meet in January:
Mon. evening, Jan 9th, at 7:30 P.M
1060 Oakwood Dr, Warminster
Wed. afternoon, Jan 11th at 1:00 P.M.
Ben Wilson Senior Center, Delmont
Ave, Warminster
New Members will be warmly welcomed. Questions
call Mary McDevitt, 215-343-2938.
Thank you to all the hearty souls
who no only donated the gift of
life, but who were able to track us
down at St. Joseph Church.!!! On
November 28th, 2011, the Red
Cross was able to collect 50 units
of blood from 55 donors. This
was an excellent turnout for a drive which only lasted
from 3pm to 6:30 pm and is a credit to the people of St.
Robert Bellarmine Parish! Our next drive will be in
June. I am looking forward to seeing you then. God
Bless you all—
Carolyn Heary
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Take time out of your busy lives . Make a
Marriage Encounter Weekend. Grow more
deeply in love with your spouse! The next
experience will be Jan 27 - 29. 11-13. For
more information call 1/800-456-8330.
ST.CYPRIAN CHURCH—THANK YOU
Dear Msgr. & Parishioners,
Once again I am writing to thank all of you
for the wonderful gifts you sent to so many families
in our church and our neighborhood. It is
impossible to explain the feeling you get when this
gift giving takes place. Each of the years I have
been privileged to be the “channel” of your
generosity, I am overwhelmed.
First of all, your very organized and
efficient “elves” arrive!. Then comes the moving
van...RED and GREEN, would you believe! The
owner and his assistant are also dressed in red and
green!! I think these were their regular clothes, but
they take on a different glow at Christmas. The
comes the unloading of so many big clear plastic
bags all filled with beautifully wrapped gifts. The
comes all the food!! Then comes the envelope with
all the gift cards!! The joy that surrounds all this
activity can be felt in the air. Even thinking about it
makes my eyes misty.
Thank you to all ho contributed in any way
to this wonderful gift giving. I know I speak for all
who were the recipients of your kindness when I tell
you that we are so grateful and please know that
you are very much in our prayers. The intentions of
your parishioners will be remembered in our
11:00am Mass on Sunday January 1.
God bless you! Happy New Year!!
Sincerely,
Sr. Mary Lydon, IHM
Director of Parish Services
REDNER’S REGISTER TAPES - When shopping at
Redner’s please be sure to use your
Pump-Perks cards. Then turn your re-
ceipts in at the back of church. Our par-
ish received a percentage of the amount
we spend. It is important that you have
an updated Pump-Perks card and not the older Save-a-
Tape card.
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OVERCOMING ADDICTION!
If you or a loved one is suffering from Alcohol or Drug
dependency, help is available. The community of
St. Robert’s cares! There is hope! Addiction and
depression often go hand-in-hand and are very difficult
to deal with. We may be able to help point you in a
direction toward lasting recovery. Our goals in helping
you are the following:
1) To provide individuals struggling with addition
and their loved ones a resource to turn to for
help.
2) To console individuals and their loved ones that
they are not alone.
3) To help individuals understand that overcoming
addiction and the road to recovery are
challenging processes that requires physical &
psychological healing coupled with strong faith.
4) To provide the above guidance from within a
Catholic spiritual context.
Call with confidence to the parish recovery ministry
number 267.798.9012, and ask for Theresa or
Anthony. Theresa and Anthony are a young married
couple who have personally dealt with the struggle
of addiction. They know from experience what works!
Whether you or someone you care about is suffering
from addiction, they can be of assistance on the road to
recovery. Strict confidentiality will be respected.
ST. ROBERT’S CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
We meet every Tuesday evening at
7:30pm in St. Robert’s Chapel to give
thanks and praise to God for all our many
blessings. This meeting is open to
everyone in the Parish.
RESPECT LIFE
Each year, concerned citizens opposed to abortion have
gathered at the annual March for Life in Washington,
D.C., to protest the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade
decision and to stand up for respect for all life.
Please consider joining us this year for the:
39th March for Life in Washington D.C.
Monday, January 23
A Bus will leave St. Robert’s after the 7am Mass
Cost- $20 pp (parishioner)
$25 pp (non-parishioner)
To reserve a seat call Jan 215/343-4572
SUPER BOWL DANCE
Please make plans to attend this year’s Super
Bowl Dance on Sat., Feb. 4th at Msgr. Marley
Hall. Tickets are $30 per person which includes
admission, door prizes, appetizers, buffet dinner,
beer, set-ups, dancing and fun. The event is from
7:30 pm-12am. Proceeds support the SJR Hawks
CYO program. Tickets & chances for a LCD
TV will be available after the 5pm,
9 and 11am Masses beginning the
weekend of December 10th For
more information please contact:
Jim Alexander - 267.992.7998 or
[email protected] or Bill
Horan - 215.441.5130 or
MARKET DAY Our next sale is Thursday, January
12th. FREE Eat Well Guide with any purchase. Jan-
uary order forms are located in the church vestibule.
Order on line at or call Audrey 215-672-1806 by
11:00 PM Friday, January 6th.
DAY RETREAT - The Neumann Spirituality Group
will hold an outstanding day retreat program at Nativity
of Our Lord Church, 625 W. Street Road, Warminster, on
Wednesday, January 11, 2012, titled On The Way To
Community.
PILGRIMMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE/IRELAND -
May 13, 2012 with Fr. John
McFadden as spiritual Director. We
will also be celebrating Fr.
McFadden’s 50 years of ordination
and Sister Catherine McErlean’s
Golden Jubilee. Our travels will take
us to Medjugorje for 5 nights and then fly to Dublin and
travel throughout Ireland visiting Knock Shrine and
Anne, a Lay Apostle, if available. Call Barbara
Kershner by Jan.15th for Flyer and info at 484.354.0121.
EP'S OF ST. ROBERT'S - Happy New Year to all.
Our January EP meetings are as follows and remember
we welcome all new and returning members. Our
Experienced People members are 50 years of age or
older and meet twice a month at Msgr. Marley Hall
at 10:30AM for fellowship, entertainment and
coffee and donuts.
Jan. 10, 2012 meeting will host our parishioner and EP
member, Ed Smith, who will share his experience of
many years working on the US Space Program.
Jan. 11, 2012 is our popular Perkins Pancake
Fund Raiser.
Jan. 24, 2012 meeting will include a speaker on
"Maximizing Your Memory" followed by our "Hors
d'oeuvre Lunch" If time allows we will have bingo.
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WEEKEND MASSES WEEKDAY MASSES HOLY DAYS CONFESSIONS
Saturday: Vigil 5:00 p.m. 7:00 & 9:00 am - Monday/Friday 7:00 am Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:00 am 9:00 am - Saturday 9:00 am
9:00 am Summer: 12:00 noon
11:00 am Weekday - 8:00 am 7:00 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am
IMPORTANT PARISH INFORMATION
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
First & third Sundays of the month at 12:15 pm. Baptism Classes for
parents and godparents are held on an announced day in January,
March, May, July, September and November at 7 pm in the Church.
Call the Parish Office to pre-register.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
You must be a registered member of the Parish and must notify the
priest at least six months prior to your marriage date. Pre-Cana
classes (last Sat. in Oct./2nd Sat. in Nov. & last Sat. in Feb./2nd
Sat. in March) are required. Contact Parish Office for registration
forms.
COMMUNION CALLS
Monthly to shut-ins by the priests. Weekly - Extraordinary Ministers if
requested. In an Emergency a Priest Should Be Called Immediately.
PARISH REGISTRATION
Please ask one of the priests after a weekend Mass to register your
family. Please notify the parish office if you are moving from the
parish or if you have changed your address.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Adoration - Each Monday (except Summer & National Holidays)
after the 9 am Mass, with simple Reposition (No Benediction) at 4
pm. At 3 pm the Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
All parish staff and volunteers who have regular contact with
young people must attend a Protecting God’s Children Awareness
Session. In addition background checks must be updated every 5
years. Links to background check forms can be found on the
Archdiocesan web site, www.archdiocese-phl.org. Click on child
and Youth Protection, and then Safe Environment Program.)
NO EXCEPTIONS! If you have not completed your background
checks and the class YOU MAY NOT VOLUNTEER.
OFFICE HOURS - Mon - Fri from 9 am to 4:30 pm
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Monday 11am - Turn in material typed, with your name and phone
number at the parish office or email to [email protected]
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
Tom Utermark 215/343-9528
Bob Abecasis 215/343-8113
Sheila Kelly 215/343-5142
Stephen Bolger 215/343-2578
Carol Bauman 215/343-3306
Dottie Prior 215/328-9406
Amy Moffett 215/343-5436
David Kolmetzky 267/280-6762
Sallie Theis 215/343-4067
Jonathan DeMent 215/343-5152
Issue to be discussed contact one of the above.
PARISH RESOURCES
Adult Bible Study Joan Fitzpatrick 343-0315
Afghan Guild Mary Mc Devitt 343-2938
Al-Anon Contact Irene L. 674-0325
Altar Servers Deacon George Morris 343-0315
Bereavement Committee Mary Williams 343-7159
Bloodmobile Carolyn/John Heary 675-8156
Charismatic Prayer Group Dolores Seif 343/8775
Christ’s Housekeepers Eleanor Crowley 675-8955
E.P.’s (Seniors) Neil Mc Devitt 343-2520
Evangelization Coordinator Tom Castaldi 343-1524
Extraordinary Ministers Deacon George Morris 343-0315
Family Fellowship Loretta Del Vecchio 491-9302
Knights of Columbus Rob Hessler 491-0648
Minister of Hospitality Peter Vreeland 343-2091
Ministers of the Word Deacon George Morris 343-0315
Mothers of Young Children Christa Speranza 956-9769
Music Ministry Kevin Lutz [email protected]
Nurse Ministry Mary Marquis 343-8635
Parish Office - 215/343-0315
Pastoral Council Tom Utermark 343-9528
Prayer Line Doris Peacock 672-6321
Pre-Cana Ellen/Don Cericola 343-3275
Pre-Jordan/RCIA Joan Fitzpatrick 343-0315
Respect Life Len Cline 343-4572
Sodality of BVM Helen Dagney 491-8611
St. Cyprian Sallie Theis (cell)696-1477
St. Johs Hospice Msgr. James Beisel 343-0315
St. Francis Inn Mike Mullen 343-7587
St. Vincent De Paul Society( Answering machine) 267.644.8189
Parish Youth Ministry Fr. Matthew Tralies 343-0315
Vacation Bible School Daiana Fuller 491-3492
Our Parish website:
www.saintrobertwarrington.org
Parish Fax #: 215/343-8592
School Website & Phone Number:
www.stjstr.org 215/343-5100
Prep Phone Number: 215/343-9433
Mass times and locations for Traveling Catholics:
www.Masstimes.org or phone 410-676-6000