Sacrament of Reconciliation

Refer to page 2.

Visits To The Most Blessed Sacrament

in Saint Mary Chapel

Monday through Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Devotions

Main Church

Miraculous Medal Novena

Veneration of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina relic

for our Infirmed, especially cancer patients

Saturday after 8:30 am Service

Saints Philip & James School

Pre-K, K, Grades 1–8: 610 363 6530

Sister Teresa Ballisty, IHM, Principal

Parish Religious Education

Sister Marie Garman, IHM, Director

Office: 610 363 1307

CYO Information

cyo.sspj.net

Rectory Hours Monday thru Friday 9:00AM—5:00PM

Closed 12 - 1PM

Sunday 9AM-1PM

Sunday Mass Schedule

Vigil: 4:00 pm Year Round and 5:30 pm October through April 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am, 12:00 noon & 5:30 pm

Monday through Friday

Holy Mass 6:30 am & 8:30 am

Saturday Holy Mass 8:30 am

Saints Philip &James Rectory

107 North Ship Road Exton, PA 19341

Phone: 610 363 6536 • www.sspj.net

Rectory Hours—Monday thru Friday 9-5

closed 12-1, Sunday 9-1

Parish Clergy

Rev. Joseph C. Dieckhaus, J.C.L., Pastor

Rev. Quan Tran, Associate Pastor

Deacon Charles W. Polley, Jr.

Weekend Assistance

Rev. Harry J. Erdlen, O.S.A., Malvern Prep

Rev. Christopher J. Drennen, O.S.A. Malvern Prep

Rev. James W. Cassidy, O.S.A., Malvern Prep

Parish Staff Mrs. Barbara A. Doyle (bdoyle@sspjparish.net) Parish Office Manager Mr. Michael McCafferty Business Manager Mrs. Carmel Kropp Office of Liturgy Planning

Saints Philip and James Parish, Exton, PA 19341 March 1, 2020

March 1, 2020 First Sunday of Lent

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

ANTIPHON When he calls to me, I will answer; I will rescue him and give him honor. Long life and contentment will be his. COMMUNION: The Lord will overshadow you, and you will find refuge under his wings.

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Please Remember those who are sick in your prayers

especially: Shirley & Bob Fain, Thomas Melvin, Mary Ann Testa, Ken Larsen, Mary C. Dennison, Baby A. Glover, Frank Mancuso, Matthew Mancuso, John J. Brennan, III, Catherine Wafenschmidt, Margaret M. Borio, Adam Jordan, Maryanne Bunch, Donna Clark, baby Calvin, Mary Andersen, Tom Harkins, Charlie Deegan, Amanda, Jane Marchniak, Gannon Matz, Renee Ginter, Terry Gardner, Linda Gardner, Marie Shoemaker, Catherine Bowman, Paul Everest, John Ganski, Cathy Motznik, Melissa (Friel) Drake. Bill Reilly, George Starkey, Lily Walker, Lourdes Celis, Kathleen Reilley, Linda Thorbahn, Maryann Mallory, Joe Longo, Peter Nguyen Xuan-Thuy, Peter Nguyen Ba-Lai, Mary Nguyen Thi-Quy, Martha Schmidt, Shelley, Maria Leitner, Richard Brane. With your help we can keep this up-to-date.

Please remember all our deceased benefactors in your prayers especially Ilona Bauer, Nicholas Cicchini.

Sacrament of Matrimony Couples must

make arrangements to meet with a priest at least six months in advance. The next Pre-Cana is scheduled for March 7, 2020. For more info or to register call 610-363-6536.

Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated the Second & Fourth Sundays of most months at 1:30 PM in the Church. NO BAPTISMS on April 12 Baptismal Instruction The next

scheduled class is Sunday, March 15, at 10:00 AM in the Rectory Meeting Room. Call Rectory to register 610-363-6536.

March 1, 2020 First Sunday of Lent

CELEBRANT SCHEDULE March 7/8, 2020

4:00 PM Fr. Quan 5:30 PM Fr. Dieckhaus 7:30 AM Fr. Cassidy 9:00 AM Fr. Drennen 10:30 AM Fr. Erdlen 12:00 noon Fr. Quan 5:30 PM Fr. Dieckhaus Counting Team 3

Daily Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament in St. Mary’s Chapel

Hours Monday – Friday from 9AM till 7PM. Our Church is always open on Saturdays and Sundays for visits.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Monday 7:00PM to 8PM, Saturday 3PM to 4PM, 5PM-5:30PM

Sunday before 7:30AM & 9:00AM Holy Mass.

Saturday February 29, 2020 4:00 PM James Hanlon 5:30 PM Cathleen Stefanski Sunday March 1, 2020 7:30 AM Peggy Richardson 9:00 AM Larraine Ruggeri 10:30 AM Frank Markess 12:00 Noon James Hanlon 5:30 PM Maeve Murphy Monday March 2, 2020 6:30 AM Paul Carachilo 8:30 AM Jean Napoletano Tuesday March 3, 2020 6:30 AM Alina Bedoya de Alvaez 8:30 AM Bern Gawley 2nd Anniversary Wednesday March 4, 2020 6:30 AM Marcella Rhodes 8:30 AM Joseph F. Hanley, Sr. Thursday March 5, 2020 6:30 AM People of the Parish 8:30 AM Tom Jones Friday March 6, 2020 FIRST FRIDAY 6:30 AM Sister Kathleen Mary Smith, I.H.M. 8:30 AM Sylvia Mokrzynski 7:00 PM CHAPEL George Bernard Callan, Jr. Saturday March 7, 2020 8:30AM Paul Carachilo 4:00 PM Jimmy Hanlon 5:30 PM Maeve Murphy Sunday March 8, 2020 7:30 AM Bill Davis 9:00 AM Catherine Burns 10:30 AM James Hanlon 12:00 Noon James H. Borden 5:30 PM Dougherty & Streleckis Families

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Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Lord, During the past month Rene Coady has been working diligently on our new parish website and we are excited to announce the release is now in place www.sspj.net. Parishioners and visitors to our parish will be able to find information about our parish ministries, stay up to date with current parish events and much more. This new site will help to grow our parish’s online presence. More and more people in our community are online and we want to be able to make connections with those around us so that we might reach them with news about us and God’s word. Our website will continue to be updated and evolve, so be sure to visit often. Also, be sure to check out our Facebook page too: @ssphilipjamesparish.exton

Stations of the Cross and Benediction this week: Wednesday, March 4 at 2:15 in the Church, Friday, March 6 at 2:15 in the Church and at 7 PM in Chapel.

LENT IS HERE. This year in addition to our two daily Masses and Stations of the Cross we will have a Solemn Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal leading up to and including the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord, March 25, nine months prior to Christmas. Father Michael Callaghan, Director of the National Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, in Germantown section of Philadelphia, will be with us and preach each of these days. The Novena Prayers will be prayed at the 8:30 morning Mass, all of the weekend Masses, and again at a special evening Mass each day at 7 PM including Saturday and Sunday. Plan to be part of this wonderful opportunity to honor our Blessed Mother and her gift of the Miraculous Medal and pray for your special intentions during this opportunity of grace. I am also delighted that the Shepherds of the Holy Land will be with us during the Novena with their wonderful olive wood devotional items from the Holy Lands. The interest in these was sensational at the time of their last visit with us. Plan to keep March 17 to the 25 marked in your calendars so as to not miss this Spiritual opportunity. +jcd

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SSPJ’S THRIFT SHOP HOURS

Tuesday and Thursday

3:30 to 7:00 pm Saturday – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

come check us

out!

There’s something for

everyone! Volunteers

Needed-please call thrift shop at

610-363-6536 X7 Cash only Thank

you.

RCIA Thinking about becoming Catholic, or completing your Sacraments? Are you or someone you know searching for the truth, for God, or for answers about the Catholic Church? If you are seeking answers to questions about becoming Catholic, or are Catholic and want to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, come and see what others have found in the Catholic Church. Interested? Contact: Sr. Marie Garman at dresspj@sspj.net or Call Marie Romano at

484-433-9401. March 2

Commandments 7,10

Pre for 3rd Scrutiny

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET OTHER PARISHIONERS OR ARE YOU NEW TO THE PARISH? You are invited to come and visit or experience a Small Church Communities (SCC) meeting. We reflect and discuss Sunday Mass readings in small night or day-time groups in homes or at the parish. No experience necessary! Refreshments and fellowship. Please contact Deacon Frank or Mary Kay 610-363-7241 or fandmbiz1@verizon.net. See pamphlets in the Narthex.

SSPJ Helping Hands Volunteers A hand is here for the asking! We are a volunteer group and ready to help our fellow parishioners with temporary needs. We make meals, visit, drive for errands and doctor

appointments, groceries, and church. Ask if you think we can lend a helping hand or if you would like to join our volunteer group. For more info contact LeeAnne Kaminski 610.524.9335. HelpingHands.sspj@gmail.com

The Prayer Shawl Group will meet on March 13 in the Rectory Meeting Room.

Charismatic Prayer Group: Please join us to draw closer to our Lord and His Holy Spirit through prayer, praise, scripture sharing and small group Faith Sharing on Thursday evening March 5 at 7:30 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room. For more information please contact Larry Powers at letp@verizon.net or 610-363-2937

Senior Social Club The Senior Social Club meets at 12:30 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room on the first and third Thursday of each month to enjoy bingo, bridge, occasional guest speakers and light refreshments. For more info call Cass 484-318-7180 or Dotty 610-363-6352.

Sunday Contributions— February 23, 2020 Current Week Budget $ 29,600 100.0% Actual $ 27,181 91.8% Deficit (2,419) -8.2% Year-To-Date Budget $ 1,036,000 100.0% Actual $ 1,040,572 _ 100.4% $ 4,572 - 0.4% Parish School Subsidy* % of budget Annual Budget $ 700,000 100% Year to Date Actual $ 400,000 _ 57% Budget Balance $ 300,000 43% *Reflects cash transfers from Parish to School

Thank you for your generous support of our Parish

FLAME OF LOVE OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CENACLE, Wednesdays 10-11AM in St. Mary's Chapel. We pray the rosary and include the request of Our Blessed Mother to "spread the effect of grace of the Flame of Love over all of humanity, now and at the hour of our death." So that by its effect,

humanity will be converted.(Diary page101)

Operation Easter Outfit Are looking for a way to enrich your Lent by helping others? Consider help-ing Partners in Outreach by providing an Easter outfit for a child or a family of children from several organizations right here in Chester County.

Sign ups will be available at the back of church after all masses the weekend of February 29 and March 1 Return

donations the weekend of March 14/15.

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Want to help SSPJ earn CASH?

REGISTER your Bonus Card® using our ID # 23966

Each time you shop at any Giant using your Bonus Card®, you will earn A+ Points. These points become CASH for our school! Create your on-line account today! @ giantfoodstores.com Our ID#23966

SSPJ Lenten Book Study

The Return of the Prodigal Son

By Henri J.M. Nouwen

Sunday evenings after 5:30 Mass Theresa Ferrari and Noel Stranen present a new way to live out Lent. Join them and others on Sunday evenings for 3 weeks during Lent as we read and share our insights on our reading.

Dates: March 15th , 22nd , & 29th

Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm—in the cafeteria

Cost: $20 donation that will be used to cover light dinner and in part to support the Bethesda Project. Participants will purchase their own books. To register please call or email Theresa Ferrari at dtpcmt@aol.com or 484-459-1564 or Noel Stranen at Noeltimbo@msn.com or 610-202-0112

ALL BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS SHOULD BE SENT TO:

bdoyle@sspjparish.net by Monday’s at noon for the upcoming bulletin. Please no oral announcements if they are placed in the bulletin.

Bereavement Support Group If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, no matter how much time has passed, please know that you are not alone. Our Bereavement Support Group is open for all those who are grieving. If you need to talk or just listen and learn so you can heal, please come to our Bereavement Support Group meetings on Thursday evenings from 7:00pm-8:30pm in the School Library. Sessions will begin on March 5th and last through April 16th (skipping 4/9). Light refreshments will be served. May you know that God is with you. To Register, please email or call Theresa Ferrari at dtpcmt@aol.com or 484-459-1564

PAGING ALL NURSES!! Spiritual CPR: A Retreat for Nurses

April 5, 2020 12-4 PM San Raffaela Center

616 Coopertown Rd, Haverford $30 per person Lunch included

To register or to ask any questions, please email Theresa Ferrari DTPCMT@ aol.com

Post-Abortion Healing Retreat Rachel's Vineyard Ministries

We have an upcoming retreat for healing after abortion. It is designed to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God. It will help you focus on the buried emotions of the

past and begin healing in a non-judgmental, safe, loving, and confidential environment. It will give you hope for your fu-ture and freedom from the pain within your heart and soul.

March 27-29, 2020 Malvern-Frazer, Pennsylvania

For information contact: Lauren at 215-720-5828 or RachelsVineyardGP@gmail.com Rachel’s Vineyard of

Greater Philadelphia All inquiries are strictly confidential. Financial aid is offered

if needed. National website: www.rachelsvineyard.org

An Evening at Shanahan, Bishop Shanahan's Auction and Restaurant Fair will be held on Saturday, March 28th from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. Please join us for a great time with friends, while sampling several restaurants and bakeries and bidding on our wonderful new and exciting auctions. Can't make the event, you can bid online from home! Check out www.bshs2020.givesmart.com"

Personal Prayer Days IHM Spirituality Center

210 IHM Drive, Malvern, PA ihmspcenter@gmail.com 610-647-4136

Four Wednesdays in Lent: March 4, 11, 18 and April 1 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Guests are invited to come for all or part of the day. The day will open with mid-morning prayer, followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 AM. If you wish to stay for lunch, please bring a bag lunch. Beverages will be provided. The day will conclude with mid-afternoon prayer. Cost: Free will donation Registration required at least two days prior to event.

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Grant Programs

Kindergarten Registration Grant

• All Kindergarten students (new or returning SSPJ students) who register for Kindergarten and do not qualify for an EITC Funded Scholarship will automatically receive a $500 tuition credit to the 2020-2021 tuition rate.

• All other current registration eligibility guidelines will still be followed. Initial tuition deposit will still be required. Tuition credit will be incorporated into the Smart Tuition payment.

First Grade Welcome Grant

• All First Grade students (new or returning SSPJ students) will automatically receive a $1,000 tuition grant for the 2020-2021 school year.

• All other current registration eligibility guidelines will still be followed. Initial tuition deposit will still be required. Tuition grant will be incorporated into Smart Tuition payment.

Tuition Transfer Grant

• Any student transferring to Saints Philip and James School, entering grades 1 - 8, who currently attends a public or non-Catholic school, will receive a two-year grant in the amount of $1,500 for the 2020-2021 school year, and $1,000 for the 2021-2022 school year.

• All other current registration eligibility guidelines will still be followed. Initial tuition deposit will still be required. Tuition grant will be incorporated into Smart Tuition payment.

EITC Funded Scholarship

• All families with students in grades K-8 are eligible to apply for an EITC tuition assistance scholarship. Qualification for an EITC Funded Scholarship is based on income limits.

• 1 Dependent - $105,842; 2 Dependents - $121,684; 3 Dependents - $137,526; 4 Dependents - $153, 368; 5 Dependents -

$169,210

To participate in any of these programs, or for any questions, please contact Meghan Graveley at advancement@sspj.net or 610-363-6530 x 137

These Programs are subject to review and modification.

Interpretation of the program parameters will be at the discretion of the Pastor.

SSPJ Pre-K 4 has Limited Space Available! Don’t miss your chance to register your child in our Pre-K4 program

for the 2020-2021 school year!

• • Skilled, caring teachers with years of experience • Social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development in a warm, nurturing, faith-filled

environment • • Structured program with plenty of free play and outdoor activity

• • Students are fully prepared for Kindergarten • • Curriculum enriched with art, music, technology, physical education,

and Spanish language learning

• • Safety, security, and communication with parents are priorities • • Before and after school care available daily

• • Full-day and half-day options available For more information, or to register, contact Meghan Graveley at advancement@sspj.net or 610-

363-6530 x137

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SSPJ School News

A Community Rooted in Faith, Growing in Knowledge, Serving with Love, Worshiping God

As an introduction to topographic maps in science, 6th graders collaborated to create scale maps of their classroom. They later compared their maps to contour and bathymetric maps for

a fun, hands-on learning experience.

First graders proudly show off their work as they learn about compound words.

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Spring Sport Registration is Open! We are now registering for Spring sports! The CYO program is for ANY child that is a member of SS Philip & James Parish no matter where they go to school. CYO will be offering the following sports:

• Track & Field, Coed for Boys and Girls in Grades PreK to 8

• Baseball, for Boys in Grades 5-8

• Girls Lacrosse in Grades 5-8

• Boys Lacrosse in Grades 5-8 While registration is open until March 1, we need you to register ASAP so we can plan for fields. Please vis-it stphilipandjames.website.siplay.com to register. Questions, please reach out to cyo@sspjparish.net. Spring Sport Coaches Needed We are looking for coaches for the following sports:

• Sub-Novice Track, Grade Pre-K to Gr. 3

• JV Baseball

• Boys Lacrosse Interested? Please email cyo@sspjparish.net.

Eucharistic Adoration - St. Mary’s Chapel

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament comes easily. Never feel worried if you find you have no thought at all while you are before the Blessed Sacrament. Never feel inadequate about being an adorer even if you have not developed a spirit of devotion, if you are numb, down and out, weakened by life. The all important factor is that you are before the Lord. Before Him who knows

you inside and out. He reads your innermost thoughts and He still loves you immensely. Imagine that! Saint John Vianney once compared adoration to spiritual sunbathing. You are taking in the warmth of the grace and love radiating from the Sacred Host. To be there for one hour every week, CALL Diane Pease at 610-363-9391.

Youth Group (YPC) Many thanks to our young people who

demonstrated such inclusion and enthusiasm in all the activi-

ties at our last meeting. Watch email for info on upcoming

Easter projects for 2 groups of children. Next meeting is

March 21 7:30-9:30 pm in the gym. New members from all

schools and faiths are always welcome. For info call Karen T.

610-363-1484.

SSPJ will be showing MOSES featuring the Sight & Sound Cast DVD in the Rectory Meeting Room on Monday, March 30 at 9:15 AM, Wednesday, April 1 at 9:15 AM and Friday, April 3 at 6:30 PM (An epic Bible Story Adventure for the whole family). April 16 (Feast of St. Bernadette)

at 9:15 AM—RMR “Bernadette-Her Vision became a Legend”