Saint Madeline Parish

1 Saint Madeline Parish A Caring Community of Faith Since 1907 Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated on the second and fourth Sundays of the month immediately following the 11 AM Mass. At this time, there are no Pre-Jordan (baptismal instruction) classes. To register for Baptism, complete our application on the Parish website, , and we will contact you. Sacrament of Marriage: Couples planning marriage should contact the rectory no less than six months prior to the intended date. Pre-Cana Seminar on Marriage is required. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Every Saturday at 3 PM in church and anytime by appointment. Adoration: Every Monday at 8:30 AM until Benediction at 4 PM in the St. John Neumann Chapel (located near the rectory back door). Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet: Monday to Friday after the 8 AM Mass. Pastoral Care of the Sick: We are on call for Taylor Hospital every Tuesday. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visit on Sunday.

2 Please register as Catholic when admitted and contact the rectory for pastoral visits while in the hospital. Welcome New Parishioners! Complete our registration form on the Parish website, , or contact the rectory. Rectory Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM and Friday, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM February 20, 2022 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Daily Mass: 8 AM (SLC Chapel) Saturday: 3 PM (Confessions), 4 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM Holy Days: As published Church: 400 Morton Avenue, Ridley Park Rectory: 110 Park Street, Ridley Park 610-532-6880 Spiritual Life Center: 405 Tome Street, Ridley Park Parish Website: ST. JAMES REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 500 Tome Street, Ridley Park 610-583-3662 Daniel Salvatore (Principal) Eileen Somers (Advancement Director) Marijean Hemmert (Administrative Assistant) Robert Scrabut (Business Manager/Tuition Officer) Rev.

3 John Flanagan (Pastor) Rev. Dennis M. Weber, Servants of Charity Rev. Amal Sawarimuthu, Servants of Charity (Sunday and Weekday Masses) Deacon Michael Alexander ( Parish Deacon) Eileen Boyle (Director of Religious Education) Sue Eubanks (Business Manager) Christopher Avery (Pastoral Administrator) Sean Zaleski (Liturgical Music Coordinator) Chrissy Sim (Choir Director) Our Parish Staff Mass Schedule Our School Staff Saturday, February 19 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 PM James T. Kennedy John & Sue Keller Sunday, February 20 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM Kevin DeAngelo Johanna Rebarchak 11:00 AM Anna T. McDevitt (5th Anniversary) Family 5:00 PM Lowry Sisters - Happy Heavenly Birthday Nieces & Nephews Monday, February 21 St.

4 Peter Damian 8:00 AM Terry Barker Connie Sweeney Tuesday, February 22 The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle 8:00 AM Mary T. Pierlott Therese Pierlott Wednesday, February 23 St. Polycarp 8:00 AM Rose Russo Family Thursday, February 24 Weekday 8:00 AM John Kirlin Connie Sweeney Friday, February 25 Weekday 8:00 AM Joe & Maryann Russo Family Saturday, February 26 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 PM Mary Rita Leopold Chaz & Lauren Wallgren Sunday, February 27 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM Living & Deceased Members of the Parish 11:00 AM Francis & Anna McNamee Jay & Patti McNamee 5:00 PM Ed & Michael Tait Family Mass Intentions We pray for our sick that they may receive the healing strength of God.

5 Edward Verratti, Peg Dietzmann, Marie Nicolai, Lois Manini, William Shaw, Paul Yotsko, Gabriella Brittingham, Maryanne Toner, Baby Paityn Donsky, Nancy Kovach, Baby Vincent Nowroozi, John Beamon, Connie Kopko, Francis McAlpin, Antoinette Gallagher, Nancy Gallagher, Maryanne Lerza, Hillary Wallace, Brynn Gregg, Tara Quinn, Patricia Johnson, Bryan Fanean, Peter Klekotka, Baby Therese Marie, Kathleen Driscoll, Meghan Bautista, Deanna Sordini, Angela Ventresca, Nancy Gallagher, Lorna Bissinger, Brennan Martin, Kevin DeAngelo. Letter from the Pastor Dear St. Madeline Family, St. Valentine will always be associated with love, mar-riages and even chocolate! That s not a bad legacy. But it s hard for us mere mortals to live up to - at least for us who follow Jesus and His commandment of love. While Jesus is gentle and forgiving, He is also challenging: To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat judging and you will not be and you will be forgiven.

6 (Sunday Gospel) Loving and forgiving can be daunting to say the least, but it is possible, with the grace of God. Jesus doesn t ask for miracles nor does he want play forgiveness. He continually invites us not only to free the individual who wounded us, but also to free ourselves from the pain, anger and hurt that binds us. Jesus is pa-tient and yet persistent. He continually invites us and calls us to forgive. Perhaps today we can take one small step in this direction. Sr. Kristine Anne Harpenau, OSB Your small step begins with knowing that you cannot love and forgive by yourself, but it is possible, with the grace of God. And as Padre Pio says, prayer is the key that opens the heart of God. No matter what the difficulty is, trust in God and trust that prayer will help you navi-gate the stormy waters. Baby steps - take one small step in the right direction. God bless you and God bless the St.

7 Mad s Family! Peace, Fr. John Flanagan Presiders February 26 & 27, 2022 4:00PM Fr. Flanagan 8:30AM Fr. Flanagan 11:00AM Fr. Amal 5:00PM Fr. Amal February 20 through February 26 The Vigil Candle on the Blessed Mother altar is lit in memory of Happy Heavenly Birthday Dot Scanlan ~Children & Grandchildren ~ Parish News Please pray for the following members of our Parish family who are currently serving in the United States Military: MSgt April Ashjian Air Force MSgt Justin Ashjian Air Force SPC Joseph Caponigro Army PVT Jason Cavalieri, Jr. Army Cpl Vincent Anthony DeGori Jr. Marines PO3 Michael Feldman Navy SPC Andrew Gieder Army MSgt Michael Holden Air Force LCpl Pacey Lenge Marines CTT II Jesse Mellema Navy MSgt John R.

8 Jack Pilson Marines LCpl Robert Michael Receveur Marines Cpl Eric Frassoni Marines SA Marcello DiGennaro Coast Guard God Bless All Who Serve the RCIA is the process for bringing people into the Catholic Church and is designed for those who are not baptized, those coming from other faith traditions and for baptized Catholics who want to complete their sacraments. Please contact Deacon Michael Alexander if you are interested. RCIA St. Madeline PREP Feb 22 4PM Regular PREP Class March 01 4PM Regular PREP Class 05 10AM First Penance (CHURCH) 08 4PM Regular PREP Class 15 4PM Regular PREP Class 22 4PM Regular PREP Class 29 4PM Regular Class (Level 1-2) Confessions (Level 3-6) Church drop off, dismissal from school.

9 MASS BOOK: There are still several available masses for the 2022 year. You can get unlimited masses at this time. Stop by the rectory or email Chris at Masses are $10 for daily and $15 for Sunday & Holy Days. Dates still available February: Sun. 2/27 8:30 and Mon 2/28 8AM March: 3/1 8AM, 3/2 12:30PM & 7PM, 3/4 8AM, 3/6 8:30AM, 11AM & 5PM, 8/13 8:30AM & 5PM, 3/14 8AM, 3/15 8AM, 3/16 8AM & 12:30PM, 3/20 11AM & 5PM, 3/21 8AM, 3/24 8AM, 3/27 8:30AM, & 5PM, 3/28 8AM, 3/30 12:30PM, 3/31 12:30PM CAPTN CHUCKY S FUNDRAISER: Order forms can be found at the entrances of the Church or you can order online by going to the link below: All orders are due by 10AM Monday March 7th. You can drop off your order forms & payment in the collection basket or in the rectory mail slot. All orders can be picked up in the school gym on Friday March 11th from 4PM-6PM. If you have any questions please call the rectory or email Sue Eubanks at MEMORIAL ALTAR CANDLES: Can be purchased and lit in memory of a loved one.

10 They are placed on the following altars: Blessed Mother, St. Joseph or on the Sacred Heart Memorial table. Each candle is lit for the week and the cost is $ Please call the rectory or you can email your request to Mass Schedule March 2, 2022 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 3:30 PM (Service Only) 7:00 PM All will be celebrated in Church. RECTORY OFFICE: St. Madeline s Rectory will be closed on Presidents Day Monday, February 21st. CYO SPRING SPORTS: Registration is now going on for Co-ed Volleyball Grades 9-12, Girls & Boys Track grades K-8, Girls Softball Grades 6-8 and Boys Baseball Grades 5& 6. Please register on our website at SUMMER CAMP 2022: We are currently accepting registrations for summer camp for children ages 4-12. Registrations will only be accepted online. The cost to register is $ , the camp fees are as follows: Full week $ ($ additional child full week) or Daily rate of $40 per day per child.