November 8, 2015 - St. John Cantius Parish
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November 8, 2015 - 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 The core vocation in the Gospel of Mark is the vocation, or call, to discipleship. Today's Gospel passage provides us with one last example of what the vocation to discipleship means, and one example of what it doesn't mean. A destitute widow shows us that discipleship means following Jesus' way of service, even if it requires giving one's livelihood (or life). The scribes show us by their bad example that discipleship should entail a vocation to extend God's care to those who are most in need. In our reading from the book of Kings another widow and her son are close to death. They, too, give what little they have, but they are rewarded by Elijah with food enough for a year. And the reading from the Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that Jesus sacrificed his life "to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him" (Hebrews 9:28). November 8, 2015 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 "SHE CONTRIBUTED ALL SHE HAD" Throughout the year we have seen in Mark's Gospel a pervading focus on the meaning and cost of discipleship. It is our core vocation as Christians to follow Jesus' way of loving service, and accept whatever sacrifices or suffering that may entail. In today's Gospel reading a destitute widow acts as a Christ-like figure to show us the extremes to which our Christian vocation may lead us. Like Jesus, the widow contributes "her whole livelihood" (her life?) in sacrifice to God (Mark 12:44). We see, however, that she is receiving nothing to make her sacrifice worthwhile. The scribes are taking advantage of her, and God will not be pleased. Unlike the widow, Jesus' sacrifice brought eternal reward to him and to all humankind. Our Christian vocation calls us to give our lives as Jesus did. We give, not in hope of being rewarded, but in thanksgiving for the gift already given--the salvation and loving kindness shown to us in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. We give knowing that we may face suffering, as Jesus did, but trusting that God will respond in mercy and love. 2 NOVEMBER 8, 2015 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MONDAY – NOV 9th The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 8AM(E) All Souls Mass Remembrances TUESDAY – NOV 10th St. Leo the Great, Pope & Doctor of the Church 8AM(P) All Souls Mass Remembrances WEDNESDAY – NOV 11th St. Martin of Tours, Bishop 8AM(E) All Souls Mass Remembrances THURSDAY – NOV 12th St. Josaphat, Bishop & Martyr 8AM(P) All Souls Mass Remembrances FRIDAY - NOV 13th St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin 8AM(E) For the people of St. John Cantius th SATURDAY – NOV 14 8AM(P) Wiecka Wladyslawa 5PM(E) Dolores Hesser req. Bob & Millie Rychlak LECTORS / LEKTORZY FOR NOV 8 5PM Anthony Golembiewski 8AM Maria Sucharski 10AM Lisa Ann Schofield NOV 15 5PM Barbara Jurgelewicz 8AM Dori Michalak 10AM Barbara Plocharski EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS NOV 8 5PM Dave Higman, Walt Gasiewski, Gloria & Casey Jankiewicz 8AM Ronnie Gontarek 10AM Donna & Joe Slabinski, Pat McDevitt & Kathy Lisiewski NOV 15 5PM Fran & Tony Coppola, Tom Crouthers & Phyllis Rooney 8AM Ronnie Gontarek 10AM Annemarie & Rick Gibbon, Kathy Lisiewski & Pat McDevitt Please pray for our recently deceased: Theresa Boyko, & Raymond Orysiek. May God grant them eternal peace in His Presence. The Sanctuary Lamp in the Chapel burns for Bill Hunt from loving wife, Anne (Happy 89th Birthday in Heaven). The Sanctuary Lamp in the Church burns for Raymond Krystofolski from wife Mary, children & grandchildren. (Happy 96th Birthday in Heaven). **************************************************************** SUNDAY – NOV 15th 8AM(E) Czeslaw, Aleksander & Mary Anna Modzelewski req. nieces & nephews 10AM(E) William Modzelewski req. daughter, Barb Plocharski & Family 11:30(P) Kazimierz Malek req. Stanislaw & Grazyna Perc The Second Collection today will be for St. Vincent De Paul 11/8. Next week’s is for Fuel Offering 11/15. Tuesday, November 10th, the Mass book will open for January 2016 till June 30, 2016. 3 Qualities Desired in a Priestly Candidate HE: Feels good about himself, has average to above average intelligence, and has good physical, mental and emotional health Is willing to sacrifice personal or material gain for the service of the Gospel and the Church Considers a personal relationship with God as an important part of life Forms and maintains healthy relationships with both men and women Has an ability and willingness to talk about his faith life Has the ability to lead and work with people of all ages Has a desire to serve others and make a difference in people’s lives Enjoys life, people, and has a sense of humor Is recognized as being approachable Recognizes the importance of the Church Collection Count for Nov. 1, 2015 Attn Env Cash Checks 5pm 86 62 $447 $863 8am 90 62 $479 $616 10am 201 120 $1,012 $1,284 11:30 247 69 $883 $170 Total 624 313 $2,821 $2,933 Total $1,310 $1,095 $2,296 $1,053 $5,754 H.S. Mailed In $5 $542 All Saints Grand Total Total Deposit 1 13 246 $5 $5 $537 $1,330 $649 $4,161 $4,119 $1,979 $8,280 $8,280 COLLECTION COUNTERS FOR SUNDAY Nov 8 Connie Perrault & Maryann Marszalek Nov 15 Joan Reed & Michelle Skalski Nov 22 Joseph Foster Nov 29 Lucille Mocarski & Terry Casey ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA CALLED BY NAME A FUTURE FULL OF HOPE The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has encouraged all parishes to participate in CALLED BY NAME, a program of vocation awareness that begins this weekend. This program offers us an opportunity to pray for vocations; to recognize gifts and potential for leadership and service in members of our parish; and finally to call forth and encourage these members to share their gifts in priesthood. Perhaps you know a single man (16 years or older) who would, in your opinion, have qualities to become a priest. Please recommend this person by filling out the response card found in church. Next weekend, place the completed card in the collection basket or return it to the parish office. FLAME OF LOVE Flame of Love Meeting Wednesday, 8:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Hall. THE FATHERLESS AND THE WIDOW GOD SUSTAINS CONTINUED FROM COVER Today's psalm (146:9) describes the response of God to those who are in need: "The LORD protects strangers. / The fatherless and the widow he sustains, / but the way of the wicked he thwarts." The woman in our reading from the first book of Kings acted in God's way by protecting the stranger, Elijah. Elijah, in turn, extended God's care by sustaining the widow and her son. The scribes in the Gospel, however, do nothing to sustain the widow who contributed "all she had, her whole livelihood" (Mark 12:44). Instead they profited from her devotion. How does the vocation to discipleship require us to act toward those in need? How are you called to extend God's protection and care in your part of God's world? 4 I thank all who have contributed to the success of the Christmas Bazaar. Your outstanding support has once again helped make the bazaar one of the outstanding events in our parish and in Bridesburg. The two winners of our “Early Bird Drawing” this week are Tessie Gorski and Hubert Anuszkiewicz. They each won $50.00. Our Christmas Bazaar continues tonight (Saturday) from 4:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. We invite everyone to come and see the beautifully decorated hall and the train layout, enjoy a wonderful and delicious homemade dinner of Polish food and other delicacies and to have fun shopping and playing the games. Bring a friend and enjoy the food, company and entertainment. Please join us. We thank you for supporting this beautiful annual parish event. Wednesday, November 11th, is Veteran’s Day – a time when we pause to reflect and pray for all the dedicated men and women who served our country – especially those who have died. During this time of continued unrest in our world, we think of those who have left family to protect the freedom we have. Remember with gratitude in your prayers today all the living veterans – and during this month of November, all the deceased veterans – who have given so much to us. On Tuesday, November 17th, at 7:00 P.M., we will have a special Memorial Mass for all those who have died in our parish during the past year. Invitations were mailed to a family member of the deceased. We invite everyone to come and remember those whom God has called to Himself. In the Old Testament Book of Maccabees we read that "it is good and holy to think of the dead..." Those who have played a big part in our lives - and in the life of our parish - should be remembered and prayed for during the month of November. The Mass Intention Book for 2016 will be open on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH. Masses will be available from January 1st to June 30th. Please DO NOT come to the Rectory for Masses on Monday. Do you have a loved one who you would like to remember in a “Special Way”? The “Memorial Candle” is a beautiful way of honoring them. We have them available weekly. The Sanctuary Lamps in the Church and Chapel and the candle in front of the statue of St. John Cantius in Church burn as a steady reminder of God’s presence to us. If you would like to have a candle burn for yourself or someone who is special to you, please call the Rectory. We have Oplatek (Polish Christmas Wafers) available in the Rectory. Though traditionally we break and share the Oplatek wafer at our Christmas meal (Wigilia), many families are doing this beautiful custom at their Thanksgiving dinners, when the whole family is present. OUR DYNAMIC CATHOLIC THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Our best days are those when we stay connected with God throughout the day. Remember the Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic: PRAYER STUDY GENEROSITY EVANGELIZATION Our next Dynamic Catholic Session will be on Tuesday, December 1st, at 7:00 PM in our hall. Have a great week! 5 Dziękuję wszystkim, którzy przyczynili się do sukcesu Świątecznego Bazaru. Wasze wyjątkowe wsparcie po raz kolejny pomogło uczynić bazar jedno z najwybitniejszych wydarzeń w naszej parafii iw Bridesburgu. Dwaj laureaci naszego "Early Bird Drawing" w tym tygodniu to Tessie Gorski i Hubert Asuszkiewicz. Każdy z nich wygrał $ 50.00. Nasz Bożonarodzeniowy Bazar odbywa sie dzisiaj (sobota) od 4:00 po południu do 10:00. Zapraszamy wszystkich, do przyjścia i podziwiania pięknie urządzonej sali i kolejki świątecznej, skosztowania wspaniałej i pysznej domowej polskiej żywności i innych przysmaków, udanych zakupów i gier. Przyprowadźcie znajomych i uczyńcie się te popołudnia radosne. Dziękujemy za popieranie tego pięknego corocznego wydarzenia parafialnego. Środa, 11 listopada Bedzie Dzień Weterana - czas, zeby zatrzymać się zastanowić i pomodlić za wszystkich mężczyzn i kobiety, którzy służyli w naszym kraju - szczególnie tych, którzy zginęli. W tym czasie kontynuowania zamieszek w naszym świecie, myślimy o tych, którzy opuścili rodziny dla ochrony wolności jaka mamy. Z wdzięcznością pamietajciew swoich modlitwach dzisiaj o wszystkich żyjących weteranach a podczas tego miesiąca listopada, za wszystkich zmarlych weteranow - którzy poswiecili tyle za nas. We wtorek, 17 listopada, o 7:00 PM, odprawiamy specjalną Mszę Kondolencyjna za wszystkich tych, którzy zginęli w naszej parafii w ciągu ostatniego roku. Zaproszenia zostały wysłane do członkow rodziny zmarłego. Zapraszamy wszystkich, do przyjścia i pamięci o tych, których Bóg powołał do Siebie. W Starym Testamencie Księgi Machabejskiej czytamy, że "to jest dobre i święte, aby myśleć o umarłych ..." o tych, którzy odegrali dużą rolę w naszym życiu - iw życiu naszej parafii - należy pamiętać, i modlił się za nich w miesiącu listopadzie. Intencyjna książka Mszy Św. na rok 2016 będzie otwarta we wtorek 17 Listopada. Msze Św. będą dostępne do zapisu od 1 Stycznia do 30 Czerwca. Proszę nie przychodzić w tej sprawie po Mszy w poniedziałek. Czy masz kogoś bliskiego, kogo chcesz zapamiętać w Szczególny Sposób? W "Świeca Pamięci" to piękny sposób na ich cześć. Mamy je do dyspozycji raz w tygodniu. Lampy w sanktuarium Kościoła i kaplicy i świecę przed figurą Św. Jana Kantego w kościele palą się stałym przypomnieniem obecności Boga dla nas. Jeśli chcesz żeby świeca paliła się w twojej intencji lub kogoś dla Ciebie specjalnego, prosimy o kontakt na Plebanie. Mamy Opłatki dostępne na plebanii. Choć tradycyjnie łamiemy i dzielimy opłatek w Wigilie Bożego Narodzenia, wiele rodzin obchodzi ten piękny zwyczaj w czasie kolacji w Dniu Dziękczynienia kiedy jest obecna cała rodzina. Nasza Dynamiczna Katolicka Myśl tygodnia: Nasze najlepsze dni są te, kiedy mamy łączność z Bogiem przez cały dzień. Pamiętaj Cztery znaki Dynamicznego Katolika: MODLITWA NAUKA HOJNOSC EWANGELIZACJA Nasza następna Dynamiczna Sesja katolicka odbędzie się we wtorek, 1 grudnia, o godzinie 7:00 po południu w naszej hali. Miłego tygodnia! 6 SAVE THE DATE St. John Cantius 3rd Annual Christmas Breakfast will take place on Sunday, December 6th. Tickets will be going on sale soon. More information will be available in upcoming church bulletins. ROSARY DEVOTIONS: Our weekly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on Wednesday, beginning at noon. Evening Rosary & Benediction at 6:30 P.M. Exposition & Adoration will take place in the Chapel. Come and join your voice to ours!! St. John Cantius Parish Choirs (Polish and English) are seeking new voices. We are currently getting ready for Christmas. No experience is necessary, just a desire to praise the Lord. Practice is held on Wednesday evenings at 7:45PM in the main church. For further details please call the rectory at 215-535-6667. If you know of a shut-in in need and is interested in the Aid for Friends meals program, please contact the Rectory at 215-535-6667 ( and they will direct your call) or Dori Michalak 215-533-4787. An arrangement will be made for someone to visit the prospective client one time only to take down necessary information and to see if the person qualifies for the program. The program consists of one home-cooked meal a day, 7 days/wk and (when available one or two breakfasts a week). Once again, thank you to all those generous people who make meals for us here at St. John’s and also those charitable persons who give of themselves weekly or bi-weekly to deliver the meals. 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