Mother of Divine Providence Church - MDP Parish

1 Mother of Divine Providence Church 333 Allendale Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-265-4178 september 3, 2017 Twenty Second sunday in ordinary time CLERGY Reverend Martin T. Cioppi, Ed. D. - Pastor Reverend Charles E. Gormley - Pastor Emeritus Reverend Msgr. Joseph W. Murray - In Residence Pastor Emeritus, St. Stanislaus Deacon Mark H. Dillon - Permanent Deacon Deacon Greg Maskarinec - Permanent Deacon PASTORAL STAFF Sister Veronica Gross, Director of Parish Services Mrs. Cecilia Beatty -Director of Music Ministries OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - Noon Saturday: 9:00 AM - Noon sunday : Closed ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Mrs. Marianne Houston - Business Manager Mrs. Susan Dugary - Executive Secretary Mrs. Carol Murray - Parish Secretary Mother TERESA REGIONAL SCHOOL Ms. Christine Pagan - Principal Mrs. Jacquie Guidone - Secretary Phone: 610-265-2323 OFFICE FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Ms.

2 Lauren Joyce - Director Mrs. Simone Angelucci, - Secretary Phone: 610-337-2173 MASSES Saturday Vigil: 5:15 PM sunday : 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM Monday through Saturday: 8:00 AM Holydays and Holidays: as announced MORNING PRAYER OF THE Church 15 minutes before morning Mass (Monday through Saturday) ROSARY After morning Mass. (Monday through Saturday) MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA PRAYERS After Saturday morning Mass. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION After 8:00 AM Mass until 7:00 PM each Tuesday. CARE MINISTERS Parishioners dedicated to assisting fellow parishioners at times of sickness or bereavement and to visiting the homebound. Contact the Parish Offices. ST. JOHN S HOSPICE CASSEROLE PROGRAM Casseroles are due on the second Wednesday of every month. Contact Julie about pans, recipes and drop-off point at 610-878-9121. REGISTRATION We welcome you to our area! Please phone the Parish Offices to schedule an appointment to register.

3 Parish registration is required to schedule baptisms or marriages as well as to obtain certificates of eligibility for godparents and/or sponsors. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 12:45 PM. Call the Parish Offices to schedule. BAPTISMAL INSTRUCTIONS Second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Parish Offices Building. Both parents must take part. Call the Parish Offices to register. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Also by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Persons intending to marry must visit the priest six months in advance so that the proper preparation may be made. ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND THE EUCHARIST The priest will gladly come to shut-ins with the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. Parishioners who are planning surgery should contact the priest to receive the Anointing of the Sick before the surgery.

4 PREPARING ADULTS TO RECEIVE SACRAMENTS All adults interested in becoming Catholic or completing their sacraments should please call Lauren Joyce at the Parish Office. All are welcome. You may also contact Lauren at EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN IN THE FAITH Children not attending the Parish School are educated in the faith through our Religious Education Program. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings during the school year, beginning in september . Contact Lauren Joyce for details. Parish DEVOTIONS SACRAMENTS OUTREACH NEW RESIDENTS 2 Joseph DeMaria Anthony Derry Rosemary Dillon Bet Ferguson Jeannette Medina Tom Traister Christine Woyshner Ex Officio: Sister Veronica Gross Deacon Mark Dillon Ed Campbell Margaret D Agostino Phil Fogli Steve Gibbons Michael McDevitt Rich Nigro Consultant to Finance Council: Marianne Houston Adult Faith Formation Bible Timeline RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation Women s Walk Altar Society Bereavement Ministry Boy Scouts Care Ministers Carnival Charismatic Prayer Group Children s Liturgy of the Word Choir and Cantors Contemporary Music Group Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair CYO Athletic Association Eucharistic Adoration 3 Girl Scouts Greeters King of Prussia 10 Miler Knights of Columbus Legion of Mary Marriage Preparation Program MDP Seniors MTC Regional School Parish Hospitality Committee Parish Nurse Ministry Prayer Shawl Ministry Respect Life Group Scrip Program Transportation Ministry Youth Group Young Adults Group Parish ORGANIZATIONS Please visit our Parish website for complete Contact information at FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Worship God first above all things, and then go out and make disciples !

5 Parish Mission Statement Brush up on your Bible, it prevents truth decay! 22ND sunday IN ordinary time 4 STEWARDSHIP SHARING time , TALENT AND TREASURE Parish FINANCIAL INFORMATION On August 27, 2017 , the sunday collection totaled $12, and the Parish Fund collection totaled $2, Thank you for your generosity to Mother of Divine Providence ! Dear Friends, Even for those who have been Catholic for a very long time , today s Gospel is difficult. Take up the cross and follow the Lord. This is an invitation to sacrifice in imitation of Jesus. Jesus asks us what profit is there in gaining the whole world if we forfeit our life. The psalm reflects our feelings as we confront this generous invitation to Calvary: My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. As we go forth from the Church today, reflect on the Gospel when you get home. May your heart be warmed by the fact that we are reading this together, praying and supporting one another in our efforts to get to heaven.

6 Our summer intern, Francesco has returned to Saint Charles Seminary for a new year of academics. I am grateful for his work in our Parish ; it is truly a tremendous help in my pastoral ministry. He will still be coming to our Parish through the academic year on Thursdays, accompanied by another seminarian. They will work in our school, continue visiting the homebound and assisting in our Adult Faith Formation programs. Go in peace and may you contribute to the building of God s Kingdom, in your home, your workplace and in your neighborhood! Father Cioppi MASS INTENTIONS sunday , september 3, 2017 7:30 AM Mass Joseph Bellardine 9:30 AM Mass Helena Lloyd 11:30 AM Mass - For our Benefactors & their Intentions Monday, september 4, 2017 9:00 AM Mass Kristin White Tuesday, september 5, 2017 8:00 AM Mass Mrs. Frances M. Donato Wednesday, september 6, 2017 8:00 AM Mass Rosalia Fajardo Thursday, september 7, 2017 8:00 AM Mass Mr.

7 Donato E. Donato Friday, september 8, 2017 8:00 AM Mass Special Intention Saturday, september 9, 2017 8:00 AM Mass Frances Modica 5:15 PM Mass Joseph Montgomery sunday , september 10, 2017 7:30 AM Mass Eileen Burke 9:30 AM Mass Jean and Father John Crowley 11:30 AM Mass - Augustine Scimeca IN OUR Parish We are happy to welcome our newest parishioners to the Parish . It is our hope that you find our Parish community to be warm. We are happy that you have found a home here with us! Julia, Dominic, Lucas, Ava and Jude DeSimone Ruth Danley Steve and Mary Maxson First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9 (127A) Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 Second Reading: Romans 13:8-10 Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20 5 Next Meeting- september 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the Parish Office Meeting Room All are welcome to attend! To Ministers: We are planning for the baby basket now. Come with ideas! It needs to be done by the first week of November.

8 To Parishioners: As always, we thank you for your generosity. Your donations touch so many people! Don't forget, when you donate your yarn to say a prayer of healing for the ones who receive our finished product. Your prayers joined with ours will cover the recipient with God's healing love. PREP 7TH-8TH GRADERS ALTAR-ATION: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed A short CRASH COURSE 6 x Tuesdays ~ 9/19 10/24 ~ 7:00pm-8:00pm Cost: $25 Contact Lauren Joyce to sign up: 610-337-2173 or YOUTH GROUP We promote service, prayer, and social events for our Middle Schoolers (6th-8th) and High Schoolers (9th-12th). To receive email updates, contact Lauren Joyce: or 610-337-2173. CURIOUS ABOUT CATHOLICISM? NEED TO FINISH YOUR SACRAMENTS? If you or someone you know would like to learn more about becoming Catholic, please contact Lauren Joyce at or 610-337-2173. We can also help adults get their First Communion and Confirmation if these sacraments were missed along the way!

9 NEW CLASSES ARE FORMING THIS september ! We begin on 9/19, and have class sessions at 10am and 7pm that day. You can just show up or RSVP to Lauren (above). No commitment required to come and see .. you don t have to commit to getting baptized just to attend and learn more! Classes are friendly and no-pressure. We hope you ll join us. Baptized Catholics: please spread the word and bring a friend! CANDLELIGHT ROSARY The Legion of Mary invites you to our annual family candlelight rosary on Friday, september 8th at 7PM in the Church . We normally invite children to lead the Our Father, or the Hail Mary, or the Glory Be, so if your children can come a little early, we can arrange for them to come up to the microphone and lead us all. In celebration of Our Lady s birthday we will share in birthday cake afterwards. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be entrusted to the care of the Blessed Virgin Mary in honor of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima.

10 Archbishop Charles J. Chaput will consecrate the Archdiocese to Our Lady of Fatima at the 11 Mass on October 15 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. All are encouraged to prepare spiritually for this consecration by participating in the traditional practice of a 33-day preparation process using one of these resources: St. Louis de Montfort s Preparation for Total Consecration Father Michael Gaitley s 33 Days to Morning Glory preparation process The Legion of Mary will conduct an informational meeting on our Archdiocesan dedication and individual total consecration to Our Lady of Fatima. Please come join us after the 11:30 Mass on sunday , september 10th in the Parish Office to learn how to share in this dedication. 6 WHY NOT JOIN ONE OF OUR CHOIRS? Adult Choir Rehearsals: Thursday evenings at 7:00PM beginning Sept. 7th. Angel Choir: Grades 3 and up rehearsals on Wednesdays, 4:45 to 5:45PM beginning september 13th.