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February 4, 2012 – 3:23 am | No Comment

This week, we read about Job’s sufferingand are challenged to reflect on our own expectations for life.
 

The first reading is from the book of Job. In this section of the reading, Job is realizing that …

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Mass Schedule: February 4 to February 12
February 4, 2012 – 1:00 pm | No Comment

Mass Schedule

Location Date Time Intention
St. Lucy Sat Feb 4 4 PM
Frank DiLella by Mary & Children
St. Lucy Sun Feb 5 8 am
Hauck & Madison Families by Martha & Gui DeCesare
St. Mary 10 am
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Kling by Jack & Eileen Kling
St. Mary 6 PM
Sr. Solange de Ste. Ann by Bill Turner
St. Mary Mon Feb 6 7 am Communion Service
St. Lucy Tues Feb 7 7 am
Communion Service
St. Lucy Wed Feb 8 7 am
Communion Service
St. Mary Thurs Feb 9 7 am
Communion Service
No Masses Fri Feb 10
St. Lucy Sat Feb 11 4 PM John Repsik by Geri DeLuca
St. Lucy Sun Feb 12 8 am Rose, Michael, James & Rebecca Guidici by Dr. Theresa G. Conroy
St. Mary 10 am Leonard Novack-21st Anniversary by Nancy Novak
St. Mary 6 PM Mary Dolores Turner by Bill Turner
13-Week GriefShare – Starts Feb 8 At Leverington Pres.
February 3, 2012 – 7:46 pm | No Comment
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13-Week GriefShare—This program features biblical, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one.  The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by …

Youth Group – Valentine Event for Shut-ins – Feb 11
February 3, 2012 – 6:15 pm | No Comment
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Valentine Event for Shut-ins—We will be making cookies on Saturday, February 11th at 2 PM in Horner Hall.
 

Overcoming Evil – Homily – January 29
January 28, 2012 – 12:01 pm | No Comment
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The readings for this week present Jesus’ encounter with a person possessed by a demon.
 
· In this Gospel, Jesus casts out a demon from an afflicted person.
 
· This raises the question of the existence of evil …

Taize Prayer – February 13
January 27, 2012 – 10:44 pm | No Comment
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Taize Prayer—Join us for an evening of quiet prayer in the tradition of the Taize Monastic Community. It is a beautiful meditative prayer experience. Check out www.taize.fr  for more information.   Meetings are on the second …

Archdiocesean Boys Choir to Perform at St. Mary’s – February 19
January 27, 2012 – 12:36 pm | No Comment
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Join us for Mass at 10 am on February 19 and hear the Archdiocesan Boys Choir sing!

Lenten Journey Begins March 1
January 27, 2012 – 3:40 am | No Comment
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This year’s Lenten journey begins at St. Mary’s on Thursday March 1.
The theme for this year is Vocations.
Watch this space for more details.

Ladies Day of Reflection – March 31 and May 12
January 26, 2012 – 7:48 pm | No Comment
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Ladies, mark your calendars! We have two days of reflection coming up on March 31 and May 12.
More information to follow.
 

Marriage Enounter – March 16 – 18
January 25, 2012 – 9:13 pm | No Comment
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter—We have time for everything and everyone in our lives except our spouse.  Look at your schedule and take time to nurture and enjoy each other.  Our next weekend experience will be March …

Charistmatic Healing Mass – Feb 17 – St. Martha Church
January 25, 2012 – 7:55 pm | No Comment
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Charismatic Healing Mass—Friday, February 17 at St. Martha Church, 11301 Academy Road.  Prayer and Praise at 6:45 PM, Liturgy at 7:15 PM.  Celebrant, Rev. Mike Davis.  Call Bobbie at 215-637-5441 for info and directions.
 

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat – March 23 – 25
January 23, 2012 – 8:55 pm | No Comment
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Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat—March 23-25 at the Spirituality Center in Frazer, PA.  This retreat is for anyone hurting from the spiritual and emotional pain of an abortion.  The weekend will help you experience the mercy and …

Small Faith Sharing Groups for 2012
January 21, 2012 – 10:35 pm | No Comment
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Tuesday Discussion Group—Join us on Tuesdays from 11 AM–1 PM in the rectory to discuss the previous Sunday’s Gospel and homily.  We would be delighted to have more people join us.  Any questions, call Facilitator …

Bible Time Line Class Returns – January 2012
January 21, 2012 – 10:31 pm | No Comment
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BIBLE TIME LINE CLASS RETURNS in January 2012—The Bible Timeline Class is a great way to learn about the Bible and to develop your relationship with God through reflection on God’s Word . Jeff Cavins …

Takin’ It To The Streets – Homily – January 22
January 21, 2012 – 1:14 am | No Comment
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The readings for this week – the third Sunday of Ordinary Time – invites us to reflect on our call to preach the Gospel.

In this week’s first reading, we have the story of Jonah.

Jonah is …

Students at Holy Child School Pray the Angelus for the Local Catholic Parishes
January 19, 2012 – 9:07 pm | No Comment
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Over the next few months, the students of Holy Child will continue to offer their daily Angelus for the parishioners of our five parishes.  In January, we will be praying for St. Lucy parish.
 

MOM – Heart of the Home Ministry – Day of Renewal – March 17
January 18, 2012 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
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MOM – Heart of the Home Ministry—18th Annual Spring Day of Renewal, March 17, 9 AM-3:30 PM at Bishop Shanahan High School.  Registration Fee: $25 by March 4 ($30 March 5-11). Fee includes box lunch.  …

Northlight Needs Food
January 18, 2012 – 9:59 pm | No Comment
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Northlight Community Center needs food for the pantry—the shelves are nearly empty.  If you can help by donating canned goods such as soup, tuna, vegetables, peanut butter and jelly, juice, etc., please bring your items …