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Making Christ a Reality in the Community in Which We Live 1795 Columbia Avenue, Warrington PA 18976 (NE Corner of 611 and Easton Road) Rectory: 215-672-3020 (9AM - 4PM Mon to Fri) Pastor: Rev Joseph C. Bordonaro Pastor Emeritus: Rev. J.A. Grant Deacon: Decon Karl Hartmann
My Dear Parishioners, HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! I hope you enjoy the day celebrating the goodness, love, and nurturing that comes from our mothers. We recently celebrated our parish May Procession and during the ceremony I asked our young people why we honor Mary and of course they said because she gave birth to Jesus. One student even said because Mary was Jesus’ first and best disciple. But we also honor her because she was his teacher as well. He learned about love, mercy, forgiveness, and suffering from his Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph. Mary taught Jesus what it means to sacrifice and submit to the will of God, because she had done so herself. So many of our mothers have sacrificed for us, today we honor them and their memory. Last week we had an important announcement from Archbishop Chaput regarding the priests placed on Administrative Leave. As of the writing of this column, we still have no word on Fr. Bowe’s return. I ask that we continue praying for him and all those affected. Along with Archbishop Chaput’s statement we were provided with some materials regarding the situation. I have posted on our bulletin boards and made available copies of the archbishop’s statement, a listing of the 9 priests and the decisions regarding their cases. I also posted an executive summary of the plan for parish restoration which is a program to provide help and support to parishioners as they come to terms with these issues and a way to move forward. The church is trying to be sensitive to the understanding that issues of abuse affect many people and may bring up difficulties that need to be acknowledged. It is understandable if someone is struggling with these issues in their own life, that the news of priests being deemed suitable or unsuitable for ministry would cause one to have a negative reaction or to relive things that they would rather not. We ask for prayers for all those suffering and we ask God to lead us through this darkness into His light. Finally we were provided with an elongated listing of the 9 cases that were decided. This is a listing of all the assignments where these priests were stationed. I am having this documentation along with the others posted on our website www.saintjosephchurch.us. Please check the site for further information and links to the Archdiocesan website. If these issues bring up difficulties and you would like to talk, please feel free to contact me.
May God Bless You,
Fr. Bordonaro
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Treasures From Our Tradition The month of May has not only good weather, but an interesting pedigree. It is named after the Roman goddess Maia, said to be the mother of Hermes, or Mercury. The Romans saw it as “love’s month,” while in England, more practical farmers called it “Three Milks,” since the cows grazing on springtime’s bounty could produce at a phenomenal rate. Old customs die hard, and Christians have never made peace with Maytime frolics. No wonder that popular tradition dedicated the month’s prayers and devotions to Mary, although we cannot lose sight of the fact that the liturgy always has Easter at the center of celebration. Recent developments have enriched Mary’s place in a cycle of feast days woven through the whole year, dedicated Saturday as a weekly day for devotion, and highlighted Mary’s role in the Advent story. In fact, every day of the year Evening Prayer centers on the singing of Mary’s Canticle of Praise. The fifty days of Easter culminate on Pentecost with Mary, present of course for Christ’s birth, waiting in the upper room for the birth of the church. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Mary, Our Mother May is the month dedicated to our Blessed Mother. We honor her for she is the masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time. She received God’s word in the purity of her heart and, conceiving in her virgin womb, gave birth to our Savior and so nurtured the Church at its very beginning. She accepted God’s parting gift of love as she stood beneath the cross and so became the mother of all those who were brought to life through the death of her only Son. She joined her prayers with those of the apostles, as together they awaited the coming of the Spirit, and so became the perfect pattern of the Church at prayer. Raised to the glory of heaven, she cares for the pilgrim Church with a mother’s love, following its progress homeward until the day of the Lord dawns in splendor. Mary, Mother of the Church, Pray for us and our families “May Devotions” Monday through Friday: Many stay after 8:00am Mass to pray the Rosary. Why not join them? Monday Night: During May, at 7:30pm, we pray the Rosary during Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and conclude with Benediction. Saturday Morning: After 8:00am Mass, we pray the Miraculous Medal Novena and the Rosary. Saturday Evening: to prepare for Sunday’s Vigil Mass, parishioners pray the Rosary at 5:00pm.
Scrip Available Please stop at the Scrip table in the hall to get your gift certificates. Everyone who buys helps the parish with our school subsidy. It is a WIN-WIN for all. Thank you for your support.
Ascension Thursday_- Holyday Thursday, May 17th is the Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven. It is a day of promise: “I am indeed going to prepare a place for you and then I shall come back to take you with me, that where I am, you also may be.” Mass Schedule Wednesday: Vigil 5:30pm Thursday: 6am, 8am, 10am, 7:00pm
Mother’s Day – Today A Mother’s Prayer “May the Lord bless you with every good gift from on high, may He keep you close to His loving Heart. May He bestow the riches of His grace upon you, open your heart to the good news of salvation and fill you with love. May the love you share be returned to you a hundredfold.”
The Rite of Baptism has a Blessing for Mothers: “God the Father through His Son, the Virgin Mary’s child, has brought joy to all Christian mothers, as they see the hope of eternal life shine on their children. May He bless the mothers of these children.” Mary, Mother of the Church, Pray for Parents.
Happy Mother’s Day “A Mother’s Prayer” God, give me wisdom to see that today is my day with my children, That there is no unimportant moment in their lives, May I know no other career is as precious, No other work so rewarding, No other task so urgent. May I never defer it nor neglect it. But by the Spirit accept it gladly, joyously and by thy grace realize, that the time is short and my time is now, For children won’t wait!
Grand Opening of Baby’s Breath Crisis Pregnancy Center A Baby's Breath Crisis Pregnancy Center is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of our Warminster Center! Please join us for an Open House, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Blessing on Sunday, May 20, 2012, 1-4 pm, at our newest location, 600 Louis Drive, Suite 206B (lower level), Warminster, PA 18974. Telephone number of the center is 267-275-4097. www.ababysbreath.org
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Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:30PM Sunday: 7:00AM, 8:30AM, 10:00AM, 11:30Am Weekdays: *6:30AM (*Mondays only) 8:00AM (daily) Saturday: 8:00AM Holy Days: 5:30PM Vigil, 6:00AM, 8:00AM, 10:00AM, 7:00PM Confessions: Saturday 4:00PM to 5:00PM
TV and Radio Mass for Shut-Ins: Sunday: 5:30 AM WPVI Channel 6; 9:00AM 89.3 FM Televised Sunday Mass A televised Sunday Mass is now airing on ABC Family from 6:30 am to 7:00 am each Sunday morning. THE SUNDAY MASS is produced by the Passionist Fathers and Brothers out of New York City and is available nationally on local affiliates. Too early for you? Tape it, TiVo it, or watch it online. www.TheSundayMass.org.
Baptisms Parents should make arrangemtns with one of the priest at least one month before the requested date. Baptism is celebrated on the "First" and "Third" Sundays of the month at 12:30PM. Preperation is held on the "Second Thursday of each month, 7:30PM in room 18 of the Church building. Godparents must be practicing the faith and present a note from thier parish on thier eligibility as sponsor. No date can be set for baptism until parents have fulfilled these responsibilites.
Matrimony To set a date for a wedding, couples must makle an appointment at the Rectory at least 6 months prior to the wedding date. Wddings can be scheduled for most Saturdays any time until 2:00PM or any weekday.
Sick Calls Phone the Recorty @ 215-672-3020
Registration All Catholics who live within the parish boundaries should register. Boundaries: South of Street Roard from Lower State Road to Norristown Road to County Lin, Blair Mill Road to Moreland Road to Maple Avenue to Horsham Road to Limekiln Pike, to Lower State Roard & back to Street Road.
Parish Activities Saint Joseph offcers a variety of activiites including chior, CCD School of Religion, Youth Organization, Home and School Association, Legion of Mary, Men's Club, Maraculous Metal Novena and Rosary, Pre-Cana, Respect Life Committe, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Senior Citizens, and Women's Groups.
CCD School of Religion May Schedule Tues., May 8: Grades “K” through “6” in Session Tues., May 15: Make up class for students who were absent 4 times during school year. Cathy Cain 215-672-9990
Bereavement Support Group Location: St. Luke the Evangelist Chapel House 2330 Fairhill Ave, Glenside, PA Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm - May 22, June 5 Call 215-624-8190 or dgawthropcnlt@verizon.net
Bereavement Ministry Schedule Location: Our Lady of Calvary - 11024 Knights Road Time: 7:30pm to 9:00pm Dates: May 16th
Worldwide Marriage Encounter The next couples experience will be May 18th – 20th. For more information, Call: 1-800-456-8330.
National Catholic Bible Conference Scripture: A Roadmap for Living Date: June 15-16, 2012 Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa Call: Whitney Elliott 1-888-842-2853 registration@catholicbibleconference.com
A Call to Holiness Retreat The Daughters of the Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary invite men, women and young adults to attend “A Call to Holiness Retreat on Sat., June 16th, at St. Cyril Church from 8:00am – 5:00pm. $55 includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch. Call: 215-343-1288.
Youth Group Call: Theresa 215-918-0529 or stjoesyouth1@gmail.com Bucks County Youth for the Eucharist Join us for Eucharistic Adoration @ St. Bede Church from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, every 4th Thursday. For more info: Maritza 215-357-5113.
Host an International Student: Open Your Heart and Home! Host families are needed for students ages15-18 from Korea and China for the 2012-13 school year. These students are motivated learners with a wide variety of interests and all speak English. They will attend Archbishop Wood High School, tuition paid, and host families receive a generous monthly stipend. If you would like more information please contact Marcy Paron with Nacel Open Door at 215-822-1086 or mmparon@yahoo.com.
This Week in Our Parish
Monday, May 14, 2012 *Adoration – All Day Adoration – Church *Senior Citizens - 11:00am - Hall *Monday Night Rosary - 7:30pm
Tuesday, May15, 2012 *Parish Nurses Meeting - Call: Dee 215-674-3894
Thursday, May 17, 2012 *BSA Troop 137 - 7:00pm - Rectory Basement
St. Joseph/St. Robert School News “Apple of My Eye Winners” Congrats to: Elizabeth Rosenello, Katie Coogan, Julianna Schweizer, Haley Stefanik and Alysa McDevitt. New Registration for School Our school offers education from Pre-K through 8th grade. The school includes the option for half day or full day Pre-K and Kindergarten. Interested families please call 215-343-5100.
2nd Annual 5K R.A.C.E. Registration is now open for our 5K to be held Friday, May 18, 2012. The school community invites parishioners, and their families and friends to join us that day as racers, walkers, or spectators. The start and finish lines will be at St. Robert Bellarmine church grounds. The event will feature a professionally timed 5K run, 2 mile fitness walk and a 1K kids run beginning at 6:30pm. Registration applications are available in the vestibule of the church or www.stjstr.org.
5K Alumni Event All alumni of St. Joseph/St. Robert School are especially invited to attend our second annual R.A.C.E. Past graduates are invited back to socialize and receive a special alumni gift. If you are an SJR alumni and register to run, you will be placed into the alumni-only award categories. Contact your former classmates to support the R.A.C.E. as a runner, walker or spectator.
Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program Tuition Assistance for Our Students EITC allows Pennsylvania business owners to receive a 75-90% tax credit by directing their state tax dollars to Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS). Businesses that designate their tax dollar contribution to St. Joseph/St. Robert School can provide valuable tuition assistance to our qualified students. For more information call Kathy Williamson, at 215-343-5100 or kwilliamson@stjstr.org.
Make Our Day – Drive a Chevrolet Lafferty’s, Warminster May 16th & 17th.- 9am to 7:30pm, Take a spin and Lafferty will donate $10 to our school - $15 on “Turbo Thursday”, May 17th. One driver per household.
PLEASE SIGN...
…a Petition to the Warminster Township Supervisors requesting that they file a petition in local and state courts to void zoning variance that allows abortions to be committed at Planned Parenthood in Warminster where 11,000 innocent children have been killed. There will be tables in the halls set up for you to sign this petition. Please sign, we need your help.
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