February 14, 2016 - St. John Cantius Parish

February 14, 2016 - St. John Cantius Parish

St. John Cantius Parish
T h e C a t h o l i c C o m m u n i t y o f B r i d e s b u r g
TEMPTATION
Someone once said that temptation arises when
you're tired and weary, and the devil comes along
and makes a perfectly reasonable suggestion. We've
heard this Gospel from Luke so many times that we
are very familiar with it. Yet something new can
always be perceived in this story. What strikes this
reader this year is the way that Jesus uses the
scriptures to answer his tempter each time. Even
when the evil one quotes scripture to tempt Jesus,
the Lord has a wise answer that shuts down his
tempter. Today's Gospel reading shows us that even
the devil can quote scripture for his own purposes.
But a correct interpretation can shut the door on this
kind of abuse of scripture.
February 14, 2016
First Sunday of Lent
4415 Almond Street ~ Philadelphia, PA 19137
Rectory Phone
215-535-6667
Rectory Fax:
215-535-7107
Parish Email
[email protected]
Parish Website
www.stjohncantiusparish.org
Rectory Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Evenings by appointment only, Saturday & Sunday Closed
REV. JOSEPH J. ZINGARO
Pastor
REV. KONSTANTY PRUSZYNSKI
Parochial Vicar
MRS. THERESA DOMBKOSKI
Director of Parish Services
EMAIL
[email protected]
MRS. LISA MARIE REMILLARD
Parish Secretary
Mass Schedule
SATURDAY MASSES: 5:00 P.M. (English)
SUNDAY MASSES:
8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. (English)
11:30 A.M. (Polish)
HOLY DAY MASSES
DAILY MASSES:
CONFESSIONS
Vigil Mass 7:00 P.M. (English)
9:00 A.M. (English)
7:00 P.M. (Polish)
8:00 A.M. Mon./Wed./Fri. (English)
8:00 A.M.Tues./Thur. & Sat (Polish)
Saturday 3:30P.M. - 4:15 P.M.
BLESSED TRINITY REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Ms. Linda Milewski
Principal
215-338-9797
FORTY DAYS
We can only imagine how hard a forty-day fast
would be, and how hungry we would be afterward.
To turn a stone into bread sounds like a harmless
and reasonable suggestion. If we look elsewhere in
the Gospels, however, we see Jesus enjoying many
meals, but always in the company of others. He
dines with Pharisees. He multiplies loaves and
fishes for large crowds. He invites the disciples to
join him for a breakfast on the beach after the
Resurrection. We see him embrace eating as a
communal act, always a sharing of self as well as a
breaking of bread. Today he is being tempted to
satisfy himself alone, ignoring that sharing of self
that is so important.
The second temptation is more obvious. To worship
the devil is something that Jesus sees right through.
He quotes scripture to silence his adversary.
The third is the most grandiose. To rule the whole
known world is a temptation to which many in our
own day succumb. The devil even uses scripture for
his own purposes here. Jesus quotes, with finality,
the scripture that puts an end to the tempting.
Jesus shows us that, with his help, we too can
overcome our temptations, reasonable as they may
sound.
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FEBRUARY 14, 2016
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
MONDAY – FEB 15th
8AM(E) Ronald Mackiewicz req. Donna & family
7PM(P) Thaddeus Przybylowski req. Kosinski
TUESDAY – FEB 16th
8AM(P) For the People of St. John Cantius
7PM(E) Janina Bodych req. Brach Family
LECTORS / LEKTORZY FOR FEB 21
5PM Paula & Jessica Grochowski
8AM Phyllis Rooney
10AM Barbara Jurgelewicz
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
FEB 21
5PM Walt Gasiewski, Dave Higman, Gloria Jankiewicz
8AM Veronica Gontarek
10AM Kathy Lisiewski, Annemarie & Rick Gibbon
Please pray for our recently
deceased: Thaddeus J. Bartkowski II,
Helen Blazejewski, MaryAnn Spath
& Violet Nalenz. May God grant
them eternal peace in His Presence.
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WEDNESDAY – FEB 17
8AM(E) For those enrolled in the Memorial Fund
7PM(P) Edward Nowakowski req. M/M Gracey
THURSDAY – FEB 18th
8AM(P) Heleny Seikot Urodziny
7PM(E) Thomas McGuckin req. Carol Klinger
The candle in the Church burns In
loving memory of Laura A. Figaniak
from Children: John, Rick, Laurie &
Felicia.
FRIDAY - FEB 19th
8AM(E) Thomas Winkis req. wife, Marge & children
4PM Nuptial Mass Daniel Clearkin & Kimberly O’Brien
7PM W Intencji Rodziny Pasek
SATURDAY – FEB 20th
8AM(P) W Intencji Rodziny Kuizek
5PM(E) Walter & Violet Campbell req. children
SUNDAY – FEB 21st
8AM(E) Helen Blazejewski req. Anne T. Hunt
10AM(E) Anna DiLeo req. son, Walter
11:30(P) O Zdrowie i Boze Blogoslawienstwo z
okazji 2-ich urodzin Natalii z intencji Rodzicow
The candle in the Church burns In loving memory of
DuBeck, Monczewski, and Florkowski Families from
DuBeck Family.
The Second Collection today will be for Parish
Religious Education 2/14 . Next week’s is for Care
of Aging Priests 2/21 .
Our next Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday,
February 23rd in the Chapel, at 7:00PM. Parents
and Godparents who wish to have their children
baptized must attend this class to prepare them
for the reception of this sacrament . Expectant
parents may also attend this class. Please call the
Rectory to enroll so we can make adequate
arrangements.
FLAME OF LOVE
Flame of Love Meeting
Wednesday, 8:30 AM in
St. Joseph’s Hall.
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PASTOR’S CORNER
Fr. Konstanty and I hope that you take full advantage of the Masses and devotions that are offered in the
parish during Lent. We will have Stations of the Cross on Thursdays (English) and Fridays (Polish) at 6:30
P.M. followed by Mass at 7:00 in the Chapel. Every Sunday, Gorskie Zale (Lenten Lamentations) will be
sung before the 11:30 Polish Mass.
As a traditional part of Lent here, we will have a Poor Man’s Supper of soup and bread on Saturday evening,
March 12th, in our cafeteria, followed by movie that is yet to be decided. It will be a religious movie that is
inspiring. The menu will consist of homemade vegetable soup, bread, butter, a beverage and dessert. The cost
for the meal is $6.00. Tickets will be available at the Rectory and in back of the Chapel.
If you are looking for something special to do for Lent: The Aid for Friends has been a most beneficial
program in our parish as we provide meals to the homebound in our parish and in the Bridesburg community.
We are grateful to the many men and women who provide meals and those who deliver them weekly. Service
and generosity are two of the primary missions of the Church and is an excellent way to live out the Season of
Lent in a very positive way. It is a great way to be a “Dynamic Catholic”. If you would like to participate in
this wonderful mission of service by making meals at home or delivering them to our shut-ins, please call Dori
Michalak (215-533-4787).
We thank the members of our Polish Community for their outstanding donation of $4,738.00 – the profit
realize from the Valentine’s Dance that was held in our auditorium on Saturday, January 31st. We thank them
for their efforts and donation. Bog Zaplac! (Thank You!)
OUR DYNAMIC CATHOLIC THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Jesus came to set us free, but as men and
women we keep putting ourselves back into slavery---food, sex, money, gluttony, debt, etc. Recognize your
slavery and allow God to liberate you from it.
AND A SECOND THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: I have never met anyone who relied too much on the
Holy Spirit.
Remember the Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic:
PRAYER
STUDY
GENEROSITY
EVANGELIZATION
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Razem z Ks. Konstantym mamy nadzieję, że w pełni wykorzystacie Msze Św. i nabożeństwa, które
będą oferowane w parafii w czasie Wielkiego Postu. Zapraszamy na Drogę Krzyżową w czwartki (po
angielsku) i piątki (po polsku) o 18: 30 a następnie Msze o 19: 00 w kaplicy. W każdą niedzielę będziemy
śpiewać Gorzkie Żale przed polską Mszą o 11:00.
Według tradycji Wielkiego Postu w naszej parafii, zapraszamy na Wieczerzę Biedaka, która składa sie
z zupy i chleba w sobotę wieczorem, 12 marca, w naszej stołówce. Po wieczerzy pokaz Katolickiego filmu,
którego jeszcze nie wybraliśmy. Będzie to film religijny, który będzie inspirujący. Menu składa się z domowej
zupy warzywnej, pieczywa, masło, napoju i deseru. Koszt wieczerzy jest $ 6.00. Bilety będą dostępne na
plebanii i z tyłu kaplicy po mszach.
Jeśli szukasz czegoś specjalnego, aby pomoc w Wielki Poście w tym roku, program „Pomoc dla
przyjaciół” byłby korzystny w naszej parafii. Program zapewnia posiłki dla starszych osób w naszej parafii i
w społeczności Bridesburg, którzy nie mogą często wychodzić z domu. Jesteśmy wdzięczni wielu
mężczyznom i kobietom, którzy gotują posiłki i tym, którzy dostarczają je potrzebującym co tydzień. Obsługa
i szczodrość to są dwie podstawowe misje Kościoła i są doskonałym sposobem przeżywania Wielkiego Postu
w bardzo pozytywny sposób. Jest to świetny sposób, aby być "Dynamicznym katolikiem". Jeśli chcesz wziąć
udział w tej wspanialej misji służby poprzez przygotowywanie posiłków w domu lub dostarczając je do
naszych zamkniętych sąsiadów, zadzwoń do Dori Michalak (215-533-4787 mówi po polsku).
Dziękujemy członkom naszej Wspólnoty Polskiej za wybitna dotacje w wysokości $ 4,738.00 – jest
to zysk z zabawy Karnawałowej, która odbyła się w naszej sali w Sobotę, 31 Stycznia. Dziękujemy za ich
wysiłki i darowizny. Bóg Zapłać! (Dziękuję Wam!)
Nasza Dynamiczna Katolicka Myśl Tygodnia: Jezus przyszedł, aby nas uwolnić, ale jako mężczyźni i
kobiety SAMI wracamy z powrotem do niewoli --- jedzenia, seksu, pieniędzy, obżarstwa, zadłużenia itp
Rozpoznaj swoje niewolnictwo i pozwól Bogu, aby wyzwolił Cię z niego.
A Druga Dynamiczna Katolicka Myśl Tygodnia: Nigdy nie spotkałem kogoś, kto polegał się zbytnio
na Ducha Świętego.
Pamiętaj Cztery znaki Dynamicznego Katolika:
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WEARIN’ OF THE GREEN CA$H
PRIZE BINGO
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Collection Count for Feb. 7, 2016
Attn Env
Cash Checks
Total
5pm
125 88 $562
$1,290
$1,852
8am
90
49 $536
$528
$1,064
10am 144 100 $706
$1,367
$2,073
11:30 165
70 $801
$155
$956
Total 524 307 $2,605 $3,340
$5,945
HS
Mailed In
1
25
$2
$99
$637
$2
$736
Doors open at 12:30 PM Bingo starts at 2:00 PM
ALL CA$H PRIZES
St. John Cantius Parish Auditorium
4435 Almond Street, Philadelphia, PA
Tickets $30.00 10 Games, Buffet Lunch, Beverage,
Dessert
BYOB
50-50
Basket Raffle
Limited Seating
Chances for Special Prizes
Cash Only
Must be purchased by March 6, 2016
NO TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR.
Tables of 10+ may be reserved.
Wear something Green or Bring a Toiletry item or
men’s white socks to donate to St. John’s Hospice,
to enter into a special drawing. Tickets now
available at the rectory during rectory hours. Call for
information 215-535-6667.
READINGS
THE WEEK
ALL
SAINTSFOR
SENIORS
TRIP
Monday:
Lv 19:1-2,are
11-18;
Ps 19:8-10,
All
Saints Seniors
having
a trip 15;
to Sands
Mt
25:31-46
Casino in Bethleham on Monday March 7th Cost
Tuesday:
Is 55:10-11;
Ps 34:4-7,
Mt 6:7-15
is
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Slots16-19;
& $5.00
Food.
Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19;
For
info call Ann 215-533-3984.
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Lk 11:29-32
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8;
Mt 7:7-12
Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26
Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8;
Mt 5:43-48
Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14;
Phil 3:17 — 4:1 [3:20 — 4:1]; Lk 9:28b-36
Catholic Relief 5
Christmas
1
Parish Repair 236
Candles
Grand Total
Total Deposit
$21
$10
$1,292
$205
$4,234
$601
$4,578
$21
$10
$1,893
$205
$8,812
$8,812
COLLECTION COUNTERS FOR SUNDAY
Feb 21 Lucille Mocarski & Terry Casey
Feb 28 Connie Perrault & Maryann Marszalek
ACTIVITES COMMITTEE MEETING
Activities Committee meeting will be held on
Monday, February 15th at 6:30 PM in the rectory.
Anyone interested in helping at upcoming events or
helping to plan future events is invited to attend.
New ideas are welcome!
THEME BASKETS
The Activities committee is asking for your help
with baskets for the “Wearin’ of the Green
Bingo” to be held on Sunday, March 13th. Theme
baskets are appreciated such as: “Movie
Night” (include DVD, snacks, candy, etc.), “Dinner
Basket” (include items for an Italian Dinner or a
Chinese Dinner, etc.), “Household Basket” (air
freshener, candle, kitchen towel, etc.), “Wine &
Cheese Basket” (Wine glasses, Wine, corkscrew,
etc.). You can also donate an item such as, wine,
kitchen towels, cleaning supplies, gift cards, etc.
and the committee will build a basket around these
donations. Thank you for your help. Questions?
Please call Terry at the rectory.
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POLISH HERITAGE SOCIETY OF
PHILADELPHIA’S ANNUAL CHOPIN CONCERT
The Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia
announces their annual Fryderyk Chopin Concert
on Sunday, March 6,2016 at 2:00PM at the sister
Francesca Onley Education Center (formerly the
Holy Family University Education & Technology
Center), 9801 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
19114, featuring guest artish Kate Liu, Bronze
Medal winner at the 2015 Chopin International
Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland. Ticket costs:
$30.00 per person; $20.00 for students with proper
id. Reservations may be made through Debbie
Majka, Concert Chairperson at 215-627-1391 or
[email protected].
FIRST PENANCE
Children will receive
the Sacrament on
Wednesday, April 13th
at 7:00PM in the
Church.
First parent session: Wednesday,
February 24th, 7:00PM in Church.
Children and Parents.
On behalf of the staff and children of St. Edmond’s Home, I extend my heartfelt to you and
to the parishioners of St. John Cantius who donated to your very successful Christmas
Giving Tree Program. Thank you for helping us give our children a joyful Christmas.
As we celebrate our 100th Anniversary this year we recognize how blessed we have been by
parishes like yours. Your ongoing support has truly made a difference in helping us meet the
needs of children who face the daily challenges of life with profound intellectual and physical disabilities. Your
generosity enables us to continue to provide the highest quality of care for these children.
May God bless you for your kindness. Thank you again from all of us!
Sincerely,
Denise Clofine
Adminstrator
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based on the evening of the Pennsylvania Lottery drawing. Daily prizes of $50.00 a day
and Sundays are $100.00. Plus each month a bonus day! Sellers are needed. Tickets
will be sold before and after each Mass. This will be an on going fundraiser. We ask
for you help and support to make this an ongoing success. Thank you for your support of our Parish.
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