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July 2, 2017 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

THE PARISH of SAINT MONICA

Saint Monica Parish Bulletin — 141

FROM the PASTOR’S DESK…

Over the past few weeks, I have been relating some thoughts from Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, the Archbishop of Glasgow, Scotland. He was the keynote speaker during a recent “Convocation of the Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia” held in Hershey. Archbishop Chaput, the other auxiliary bishops and about 250 priests from around the archdiocese met for three days of prayer, liturgy, fellowship, food, relaxation, refreshment and talks. Archbishop Tartaglia spoke on “The Vocation of Priesthood in Modern Society.” Much of what he discussed was relevant to all Catholics as he provided insights into faith in a skeptical world, the Church's view of the human person vs. the world's view as well as technology, connections and relationships. This week I conclude with the archbishop's thoughts on Fraternity and The Fight for Healthy Unity. “Priestly unity” has evangelical power. Parishioners know when priests in the rectory are getting along – and when they are not. This excites or depresses the faith of the parishioners. Thus “priestly fraternity” is not only a nice idea, it is critical to the faith of the parish and the spiritual health of the parishioners. However, considering the challenges facing the Church in general and priests specifically, what used to be presumed concerning priestly fraternity must now be intentional. Fraternity must be sought out and cultivated deliberately. As demands on priests are increasing, temptations are increasing as well. (By the way, this does not only apply to priests. This "stress-leading-to-temptation" is a huge issue for married couples as well.) Increased stress demands looking at an intentional set of pastoral and spiritual weapons to fight the enemies trying to open the door of temptation. Since “grace builds on nature,” the first weapon is proper rest. Pope Francis spoke about this, in fact, at the 2015 Holy Thursday Chrism Mass (http://m.vatican.va/content/francescomobile/en/homilies/2015/documents/papa-francesco_20150402_omelia-crisma.html). Nevertheless, the Pope does offer a cautionary note. Seeking and procuring rest and recreation however and whenever we please are not “proper rest.” (As in, “But honey...watching 5 football games each weekend helps me to relax. Even the Pope said we should relax.”). (Continued on Page 4)

OUR PARISH PRAYER INTENTION for THIS WEEK

The safety of all traveling and engaged in outdoor activities for

the celebration of Independence Day during this Holiday weekend.

THE CHURCH of SAINT MONICA Founded January 11, 1897

Parish Offices (Pastoral Administration; Religious Education; Business & Finance; Worship & Music; Facilities) Saint Monica Rectory 635 First Avenue Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312 Phone: 610.644.0110 Facsimile: 610.695.0850

Office of Religious Education (Rectory) 610.647.4757

Parish Website www.saintmonicachurch.org

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Mass Schedule Daily Mass 8:30 a.m. (Monday thru Saturday with a Communion Service on Wednesday)

Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30a.m.

Holy Days 8:30 a.m. of Obligation 12 noon

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Anytime by appointment.

Called by Name; Gifted by God; Committed to Prayer; Driven to Serve… Abiding in Hope

FROM the OFFICE of RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

FROM the OFFICE of WORSHIP and MUSIC

The Church of Saint Monica


WHAT WE’RE SINGING: As a Fire is Meant for Burning: Beach Spring

One of the tunes from the famous hymnal The Sacred Harp of 1844 is the beautiful, pentatonic (five-note) melody, BEACH SPRING. BEACH SPRING was originally set to Joseph Hart’s “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy.” BEACH SPRING has strong southern associations, where it was first published by Benjamin Franklin White. Born in 1800 in South Carolina, White married Thurza Golightly and fathered nine children. In 1842 he moved the family to Georgia. Two years later he published The Sacred Harp. In the preface to the first edition White explains that he had

“taught music for the last twenty years, and being necessarily thrown among churches of various denominations, and all the time observing wants in that of a variety of church music, has in this work endeavored to supply that deficiency which heretofore existed, by placing all the church music within his reach in one book.” In 1845 White organized the Southern Musical Association to support singing from The Sacred Harp. On the town square in Hamilton is a monument to B.F. White. Just a few miles away in Harris County is the Beech Spring Baptist Church, which although misspelled in each edition of The Sacred Harp, is the church which gave this popular shape-note tune its name.

The 2017 Religious Education Program Summer Session has concluded. One of the highlights of the program included morning Mass on Monday. We were happy to have many of the parents and relatives of our students present at this Mass, celebrated by Father Zlock. We are grateful for the gift of our parish children, teachers, aides, and parents. Mark your calendar! Next year’s Religious Education Summer Program is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 18.

FAMILY and YOUTH MINISTRY FAMILY and YOUTH MINISTRY

Give Thanks and Enjoy the Summertime!

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May 2017 $61,220 47% Electronic May 2016 $71,199 42% Electronic May Budget 2016-17 $70,198

May YTD 2017 $723,350 45% Electronic May YTD 2016 $764,278 45% Electronic May YTD Budget 2016-17 $762,921

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS for MAY 2017

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

Sunday, June 25, 2017

Sunday Collection $7,829 Electronic $6,843 Total $14,672

We have 177 families contributing electronically.

SPECIAL COLLECTION There will be a Special Collection next week for the Campaign for Human Development. God bless you for your continued generosity.

The Fiscal Year 2017 budget for Saint Monica Parish is available on line at www.saintmonicachurch.org under the Parish Information tab in the Parish Leadership section.

YOU ASKED, WE RESPONDED. WHERE YOU CAN HELP:

Several parishioners have approached me in recent weeks asking where they might be able to assist the parish. Two critical items come to mind:

Weekend Sacristan: For a number of years we have had very fine high school students support the liturgy serving as sacristans. Several are graduating or moving on in life. We’re looking to fill the role - primarily with adults - although responsible younger persons are also welcome. Sacristans facilitate well-prepared, high-quality liturgical celebrations and church functions of Saint Monica. They assist the staff in opening and securing the church building before and after Mass and other events, set-up the church for Mass and liturgies, keep the church building and surrounding grounds safe, clean and orderly; apprise us of needed cleaning and maintenance on church liturgical items. A full job description can be found on the parish website and my website (FrZlock.com) but some key points are as follows: 15 hours per week with the possibility of additional hours as needed. Competitive pay based on experience. Employee expected to be available each Saturday, Sunday, and Holiday. Participation in Christmas Eve and Day, Holy Week and Easter is necessary and non-negotiable. If interested, please contact Frank Orman at 610-644-0110, ext. 118.

Parish Feast Day Coordinator and Support: Over the past few years, the parish feast day has grown in size and scope — a good thing. However, it has also outgrown the capabilities of Parish Staff alone. We need one (or perhaps two) people at the top of the pyramid to coordinate the following activities:

Advertising coordination with staff; Registration; Finances: budget and bills; Set-up infrastructure tables, chairs, trash cans, electric)*; Clean-up infrastructure*; Arrange and contract with food truck(s), and other food/beverage/desert vendors; Lighting and Décor; Children entertainment (moon bounce, climbing wall, face-painting, etc...); Communication and coordination with Parish Staff; V i s i o n a n d Bigger Picture: What is the festival now? What can it be or should be in the future? *Critical and most difficult to fill.

Besides the one or two people to oversee the entire process, we also will need people in each of the areas listed above. Maybe you’re a finance person. Maybe you work in an industry that does children’s games. Maybe you’re a weightlifter with serious muscle. Getting parishioners (or perhaps an entire family) to assist in just one area goes a long way. If you’re “feeling the call,” let me know. Thank you. - Fr. Zlock

Remember… The Parish Feast Day is not that far away!

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Church of Saint Monica


FROM the PASTOR’S DESK…

(Continued from Page 1) A second “tool” is to “cultivate a culture of community.” Christ emphasized a simple life. St. Francis, St. Dominic, Mother Teresa and others took it on as a way of life for their entire communities. This includes not only simplicity concerning things but also simplicity concerning people. No one can live simplicity “alone.” Simplicity has to be constantly and consistently examined and evaluated to make sure the “simple” person is doing it for proper motives. Simplicity can sometimes be tied in with pride (“Look how simple and holy I am.”). Simplicity in one area of someone's life can also be “used” by that person to give permission to be extravagant in other areas of their life. (“I have so little furniture so it's ok to eat out in the most expensive restaurants every week”). Why is this so hard? Why is this so difficult? Why don't we do this? Bishop Tartaglia offered several reasons. First, we say “we don’t have time.” If we say that we’re too busy to avail ourselves for the other, then we’re too busy. We need to rearrange our priorities and schedules. This applies not only to priests but also to spouses, children, parents and friends. Second, there is a fear of being challenged by other priests. As we read in Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” We don’t want to change. We’re comfortable where we are. Community has the risk that others, who truly know us and love us and want us to be the “best versions of ourselves,” might actually hold us accountable. In his book The Unity of the Church, (then Cardinal) Ratzinger once wrote that, “The avoidance of conflict must not be seen as the highest pastoral value. Faith can demand conflict for the sake of truth and love.” Third, “brotherhood - is greater than fraternity - is greater than friendship.” Fraternity calls us to go out of ourselves toward people “not like us.” We might not like certain priests, their dress, their style, their liturgical approach. We might not like certain types of people, yet “fraternity” calls us out of our comfort zone to begin to move towards them. Fourth, when in the company of others, we sometimes experience the fear and pain of being seen as inadequate. “I want to be great!” Excellence is a good thing. But then there’s “Fr. Wonderful” (or husband, or wife, or mother or dad or...). This is certainly not unusual, even for the Apostles! Look at Luke 9:46 - “An argument started among the disciples as to (continued)

FROM the PASTOR’S DESK… (Continued)

which of them would be the greatest.” Unfortunately, comparisons lead to discouragement and frustration. Only one priest comparison is valid: comparing yourself to Christ. As one bishop said, “All others are imposters.” Ok, how do we move from “principles” to “action?” First, pray for each other - intentionally and by name. Second, pray with each other. If someone asks for your prayers, say a prayer with them at that moment. If you are not comfortable with spontaneous prayer - fine. Tell them, “Let’s say. An Our Father or Hail Mary about it right now.” You will be amazed at the power of that moment, the impact it will have on the other person and the blessing that would be bestowed on you. Third, make time for another. This doesn't necessarily need to be a long, personal visit. An email or a brief phone call will often not only suffice, it will have an anointed character and bless the person with a surprising amount of power. Concerning phone calls, any call to you should receive a response first and soon. Fourth, special attention should be given to those in need – our weakest. Fifth, don't be afraid to ask for help. Archbishop Tartaglia reminded us that priests are merciful. When we reach out to another for assistance, we find that we’re not the only ones struggling with an issue. Tartaglia spoke about the delicate issue concerning “fraternal correction.” This applies not only to priests but to spouses and good friends as well. First the Archbishop admonished us not to speak with other priests about other priests. Be silent about each others' shortcomings. Second, when offering some kind of correction, speak to the priest directly and remember to admonish discretely. A person's name and reputation is as stake. Also, don't be offended when receiving fraternal correction. In fact, look for opportunities and a forum to seek it out from a loving and trusted brother or sister on a regular basis. Here there is an ocean of grace and mercy. Perhaps meet in a small group on a regular basis (married couples, moms and dads could do this as well). It affords the opportunity for quality time to include shop talk, elevated topics, uplifting, lighthearted conversation and prayer. As a final piece of advice, Archbishop Tartaglia encouraged us to appeal to Mary. As he said, “She knew – quite well – the positive and negative traits of her son’s buddies.”

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM IS SEEKING TEACHER SUBSTITUTES, CLASSROOM AIDES, AND HALL MONITORS

The Religious Education Program is in need of a few enthusiastic teenagers and/or adults to serve as substitute teachers, classroom aides, and hall monitors beginning in September for the 2017-2018 school year. Classes are

conducted approximately 3 Mondays per month (6:00-7:15pm) Please consider participating in this rewarding ministry. Sharing your time and talent is a great and life-long gift to the youth of the parish. Please contact the Religious Education Office for more information at 610.647.4757. NO ADORATION Please note that there will be No Eucharistic Adoration on Monday, June 26 due to continuing work on the organ. The Church will be closed each weekday after the 8:30 a.m. Daily Mass and Rosary this week and will resume a regular daily schedule beginning Monday, July 3. Adoration will resume on Monday, July 10. WELCOME TO REGINA LUMINIS ACADEMY Recently the Parish of Saint Monica entered into a contractual agreement with The Regina Luminis Academy. Regina Luminis is part of the Regina Academies which were founded in 2003 and are the brainchild of Barbara Henkels. For those not familiar with that name, Henkels & McCoy is a large construction engineering company local to Philadelphia. A quick Google search shows that Barbara Henkels has been a major benefactor to Catholic education in the Philadelphia area for decades, and accordingly the Regina Academies are the culmination of her vision. She, and other dedicated Catholic families, recognized the distinctive merits of “Catholic Classical Education” (see description below) favoring teachings of St. Augustine over Jack Kerouac. Their approach is principled in classic pillars of grammar, logic, and rhetoric and taught in small classes by dedicated and passionate teachers that imbue strong Catholic beliefs in the curriculum. From a clientele perspective, Regina Academies targets a different subsection of an addressable market to comprise their student body. The people involved with this school, parents and teachers, are passionate about the

classical mindset their children are being taught, and are interested in not just raising critical thinkers, but teaching their children how to be holy. This contingent of people is fervently Catholic, and they unapologetically put that first in their lives.

Defining “Classical Catholic Education”: Regina Luminis is not a “Home School” but a pedagogical institution with an approach towards education that is based on Trivium, which is Latin for “Three Ways.” The three ways are as follows: Grammar Stage (elementary school years): A child focuses on learning “facts”—vocabulary, spelling, multiplication tables, historical dates, etc.—and exercising the memory by learning poetry by heart. Logic Stage (middle school years): The child explores the relations between facts—for example, the causes of historical events—and masters the rules of logical reasoning. Rhetoric Stage (high school years): The focus is on excellence in both written and spoken expression. A graduate who knows a great deal, who understands what he knows, and who can communicate persuasively with others. Regina Luminis runs and manages a full curriculum for Pre-K-To-4 (years old), Kindergarten, grade school and high school. Their mission: Fulfill the vocation of a Roman Catholic Education (aka, school). By September, 2017, Regina Luminis will have close to 130 students in High School, Grade School, Kindergarten and Pre-K-4 (years old).

ATTENTION: VETERAN COMMUNITY One of the important aspects of the Berwyn Veterans Association is to reach out to local vets, and their families in time of need. If you are a vet, a spouse of a vet, a child of a vet, or know of a veterans family in need, please contact us at www.berwynveteransmemorial.com, or call Bill Bellew at 610-647-3856. We can help.

WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE for July 3

DAY TIME EVENT LOCATION

Monday NO Adoration

Tuesday Rectory Closed

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday 9:15-10:45 am Legion of Mary Rectory

Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm Confession Church

PARISH LEADERSHIP

FINANCE COUNCIL

Robert Carden

Dennis Connell

Richard Deak

Kathleen Keough

Michael McCabe

Peter Lynch

Gerald O’Brien

Giulio Perillo

Michael Vadner

Lawrence Wieser

PARISH PASTORAL STAFF Reverend Charles Zlock, M.Div, M.A., M.B.I.S., Pastor

Reverend Allan Fitzgerald, O.S.A., Ph.D., Pastoral Assistance

The Norbertines of Daylesford Abbey, Pastoral Assistance

Mary C. Pizzano, Director of Religious Education

Frank K.J. Orman, Director of Worship & Music

Jason Carter, Director of Family & Youth Ministry

Theresa Carey, Business Manager

Catherine H. Levine, Parish Administrative Assistant

Diane Kirsch Pealer, Religious Education Assistant

Elizabeth P. Tenaglio, Cemetery Administration

Frank Pantano, Facilities Manager


THE SICK AND THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Sonia Altirman, Drew Brazer, Michael Byrne, Phyllis Campbell, Lina Cappelli, Terri Carson, Lilly Ciocca, James DiAntonio, Rico DiGuiseppe, Gavin Duffy, Rita Dunn, Joseph Erwin, Kelly Glacken, Mary Hartley, Karen Hastings, Jenna, Maya and Eva Izzi, Faith Johnson, Libby Judge, Anne Maas, Jackson MacTaggart, Mark Maholick, Eugene Matta, Susan McDonnell, Melanie Mizenko, Dr. Mark Nardone, John Neff, Courtney Frances Patterson, Rita Reilly, Joel Rivera, John Robinson, Mary Rose, Cathy Russell, Gary Smith, Tallon Family, Helen Triolo, Bob and Mildred Walsh, Stephanie Walsh Beilman

THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US Mary Robinson, Grandmother of Mary Jeanne Robinson

H.O.P.E. — HELPING OTHER PEOPLE IN EMERGENCIES Leader for this week: Margaret Bellew at 610-647-3856

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BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS

The Saint Monica Parish Bulletin is published weekly and is available both on the parish website and distributed to the assembly after Sunday Worship. Submissions are due each Monday by noon and should be e-mailed to [email protected] with formatting left to a minimum. Please include a contact name and phone number with your submission. In the case where announcements must be submitted handwritten, please make sure the text is legible.

BULLETIN INSERTS All inserts must be submitted to the Rectory Office for approval a minimum of two weeks before you would like it to appear.

MASS INTENTIONS for July 2 – July 9

MASS TIME INTENTION PRESIDER MUSIC MINISTRY

NOTES

5:00 pm + Kevin Kane Fr. Zlock Cantor

7:30 am + Marie E. Gordon Fr. Zlock Quiet

9:30 am + David Mikowychok Fr. Avicolli Cantor

11:30 am People of the Parish Fr. Avicolli Cantor

Monday, 3rd Intentions of John and Joan Wojcik

Fr. Zlock

Tuesday, 4th + Thomas Losoncy Fr. Zlock

Wednesday, 5th Communion Service

Thursday, 6th + Joseph Sibbi Fr. Novielli

Friday, 7th + Claye Carroll Fr. Zlock

Saturday, 8th + Helen Kirby Fr. Zlock

5:00 pm + Dr. Robert Doyle Fr. Zlock Cantor

7:30 am Weintraub Family Fr. Jordanek Quiet

9:30 am + Dominic L. Coyle Fr. Fitzgerald Cantor

11:30 a.m. People of the Parish Fr. Fitzgerald Cantor

Special Collection: Campaign for Human Development

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