March 29, 2015 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church Pastor: Parochial Vicar: Parochial Vicar: In Residence: In Residence: Deacon Deacon Father John Meyers Father Rafael Vargas Father Livinus Ugochukwu Father Rodolfo Vasconcelos Father William Small Stanley M. Zaleski José Hernandez Mass Schedule Sundays: Weekdays: Saturday: Holy Days: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 Spanish, 12:00 p.m. 6 30 a.m.& 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Brazilian 4 p.m. Vigil, 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12 noon, 7p.m. Spanish & English Confessions: Saturdays 3:00-3:45 p.m. & by Appt. Eucharistic Adoration: Weds 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Parish Offices 5450 Roosevelt Blvd. Philadelphia, PA. 19124 Rectory: 215-535-2962 FAX: 215-535-3091 Baptism Contact the priest after Sunday Mass to begin the preparations. Spanish Baptism - 2nd Sunday English Baptism - 4th Sunday Website www.smtparish.org Webmaster: [email protected] Godparent / Sponsor A person must be registered in the parish for 6 months & be a Catholic in good standing to receive a letter of eligibility. Rectory Office Hours Monday-Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM Closed 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Saturday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM Scrip Hours Monday , Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday - Friday Closed 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM Saturday 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Registration We welcome new parishioners to register: After Saturday Vigil or Sunday Masses. Pre-Jordan First Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM (Spanish) Second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM (English) Marriage Contact a priest for an appointment immediately upon formal engagement. Wedding dates will only be set after meeting. A minimum 6 months required prior to a wedding. Quinceañeras / Sweet 16 Contact a priest a least 6 months in advance and before committing to a date. Prerequisites: Baptism, First Communion, Confirmations, and attendance at a workshop. Funeral Please have your funeral director contact us directly. Homebound / Hospital To make arrangements for a home or hospital sick visit, contact the rectory. Eucharistic Adoration Every Wednesday from after the 8:30 Mass until 5:00 PM Confession Every Saturday 3:00—3:45 PM and by appointment Neo-Catechumenal Way Liturgy of the Word Wednesday 7:30 PM Eucharist: Saturday 7:30 PM in the Chapel Parish Groups Choir Wednesday Evenings 7:30 PM Parish Prayer Groups: English - Monday 8 PM (Lower Sacristy) Spanish - Thursday 7:00 PM (Lower Sacristy) Brazilian - Sunday 7 PM (Upper Church) 162—Saint Martin of Tours Sodality Tuesday Mornings following the 8:30 AM Mass in the Chapel. (School Year) Ultreya (Spanish) 7 PM in the chapel on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Senior Citizens Friday 11:00 AM School Hall (School Year) Holy Name Second Sunday of every month 8:00 AM Mass Religious Education Mrs. Becky Español ext. 415 PREP (CCD) - Tuesday Evening 6:45 - 8:00 PM (School Year) St. Martin of Tours Independence Mission School Convent 999 Sanger St. Philadelphia, PA. 19124 215-535-8771 My god, my God, why have you abandoned me. School Office Mrs. Susan Kedra, 215-535-2962 ext. 420 FAX: 215-533-1579 Principal Sister Ellen Giardino, I.H.M. Tuition & Notary Public Mrs. Sandy Zaleski, ext. 404 Psalm 22 My Dear people, We have reached the climactic moments for which this season of Lent has prepared us. Holy Week in Catholic countries is a time when businesses shut down and all other activity ceases in order that all might focus on the Paschal Mystery. We may not be able to do that here, but I urge you to set aside whatever time and attention you can spare in order to be generous with your time and attention to these sacred mysteries of the Lord’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection. The 7th grade children from our school will present Living Stations on Tuesday. On Thursday morning at 10am the Archbishop will gather all the clergy of the Archdiocese for the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral where the oils will be blessed for those who are to receive the Sacraments at Easter. If you have never been, I highly recommend it. Of course our Triduum is always a great opportunity for renewal of our faith. Please do all you can to participate and invite friends and neighbors to join you. Fr. John Queridos Feligreses, Hemos llegado a los momentos culminantes para el cual este tiempo de Cuaresma nos ha preparado. Semana Santa en los países católicos es un momento en que las empresas cierran y cualquier otra actividad cesa con el fin de que todos puedan centrarse en el misterio pascual. Puede que no seamos capaces de hacer eso aquí, pero os exhorto a dejar de lado todo el tiempo y la atención que usted pueda ahorrar con el fin de ser generosos con su tiempo y atención a estos sagrados misterios de la Pasión del Señor, Muerte y Resurrección. Los niños de 7º grado de nuestra escuela presentarán las Estaciones de la Cruz el martes. El jueves por la mañana a las 10 am el Arzobispo reunirá a todo el clero de la Arquidiócesis en la Misa Crisma en la Catedral, donde serán bendecidos los aceites para los que van a recibir los Sacramentos en la Pascua. Si usted nunca ha estado, lo recomiendo en carecida mente. Por supuesto, nuestro Triduo es siempre una gran oportunidad para la renovación de nuestra fe. Por favor, haga todo lo posible para participare invitar a amigos y vecinos a unirse a usted. Padre John ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE Holy Thursday, April 2 7;30 PM Multi-lingual Mass Ines Rivera Maria Nido Nicole Colon Rafael Holguin MONDAY, MARCH 30 6:30 Peter Bracrella 8:30 Jane Anne Lyons Mc Geehan 41st Anniversary Good Friday, April 3 3 PM Service Arianna Torres Gabrielle Hoang Good Friday, April 3 6 PM Service Adolfo Orozco Stephanie Euceda Saturday, April 4 8 PM Mass Anthony Tadeo Vy Le Maria Nido Ines Rivera Sunday, April 5 8:00 AM Mass Gabrielle Brown John Solano Arianna Torres Sunday, April 5 10:00 AM Mass Rafael Holguin Cristina Alva Crystal Reyes Sunday, April 5 12 Noon Mass Mikayla Boone Jordan Borrero Jeremy Tejeda 162—St. Martin of Tours SUNDAY, MARCH 29 10:00 Remijio Nieves Difonto TUESDAY, MARCH 31 6:30 8:30 James J. Wynkoop 14th Anniversary WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 6:30 Deceased members of the Corcoran Family 8:30 Tina Hammond 6th Anniversary THURSDAY, APRIL 2 HOLY THURSDAY *NO MASS INTENTIONS* FRIDAY, APRIL 3 GOOD FRIDAY *NO MASS INTENTIONS* SATURDAY, APRIL 4 HOLY SATURDAY *NO MASS INTENTIONS* 2 Horas de oficina Rectoría Lunes - Miércoles-Viernes 9:00 AM a 7:00 PM Martes y Jueves 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Cerrado 12:00-12:30p.m. Sábado: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Domingos de 8:30 AM a 1:30 PM Adoración del Santísimo Los miercoles - En la capilla - Después de la misa a las 8:30 A.M. hasta 5:00P.M. Misericordia ! Misericordia! - Bendición a las 5:00 P.M. Inscripción--Para inscribirse como miembro de San Martín de Tours, Deben l hablar con un sacerdote después de la misa a 215-535-2962. Círculo de Oración--Cada jueves a las 7 PM se reúne el grupo de oración en la iglesia. ELIGIBILIDAD Uno que necesita una carta de eligibilidad, tiene que ser inscrito en la parroquia por lo menos seis meses antes de pedirla. REGISTRATIÓN Les damos una bienvenida a los nuevos feligreses a nuestra parroquia. Se puede registrarse: después de la misa domencial. BAUTISMO Deben hablar con un sacerdote después de la misa. Deberán estar registrados y ser miembros activos en la parroquia por lo menos 3 meses antes del bautismo de su hijo(a). PADRINO Es necesario ser registrado en la parroquia y ser un católico práctico por lo menos 6 meses antes de que pueda recibir una carta de elegibilidad. HORAS DE TARJETAS DE REGALOS Lunes - Miércoles-Viernes 10:00 A.M.—6:30 P.M. Martes y Jueves10 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Sábado 3:00 P.M.—5:30 P.M. Domingo 9:00 A.M.—1:00 P.M. BODAS Llame a un sacerdote para hacer una cita tan pronto que se hayan comprometido. Es necesario que se reúnan con un sacerdote para obtener una fecha. Se requieren 6 meses para hacer preparativos. FUNERALES Nuestro personal de la rectoría estará dispuesto asistirles para hacer los arreglos para la misa. Favor de pedir que el director de la funeraria nos llame también. QUINCEAÑERAS / SWEET 16 Favor de comunicarse con un padre por lo menos con 6 meses adelantado y antes de que decida una fecha. Pre-requisitos: Bautismo, Primera Comunión, Confirmación y hay que asistir a un taller. HOSPITALES y ASILOS de ANCIANOS Para hacer cita para hospitales, casas o asilos de ancianos para personas enfermas, favor de comunicarse con la rectoría. ******************************************************************************************** SPECIAL INTENTION PRAYER LIST Eileen Andrews, Mary Ellen Atwell, Baby Kara, Sincera Barba, Kristina Bauer, Kevin Beck, Mary Anna Beck, Howe Benner, Maggie Benner, Donna Brown, Eileen Brown, Patricia Burkart, Anita & Eugene Burns, , Denise Calvy, Baby Patrick Carlettini, , Deborah Caruso, Mary Cashman, Anna Cepparulo, John Cody, Rose Marie Cushman, Carol Delmont, Margaret Derricks, Josephine DiRaddo, Frank Dougherty, John Dubek, Joe and Linda Duffy, Joan Dungan, Arthur Dustman, John Dustman, Adele Ehmann, Marie Evans, James Eveland, Kathleen Famigletti, Jim Foley, Michael Foley, Angelina Gilorma, Nicole Goodwin, Gerardo Gomez, Anthony Gross, Jim Haines, John Haines, Margie Haines, Michael Haines, Audrey Harley, Joyce Harley, James Harley, Kathleen Harrison, Lucille Hassett, Scott Heffert, Denise Helmuth, Aida Hernandez, Thomas Hickey, Anne Hill, William Hinchcliff, Sr., William Holden, Shawn Horn, Tom Horn, Hosein Family, Carolyn Humphries, John Humphries, Mary Humphries, Gina Kahn, Linda Kammer, Barbara Knapp, Robert Knobbs, Daniel & Kathy Laverty, Frances Lawton, Nicole Leposki, Peter F. Lyden, Baby William Daniel Maier, William McCracken, Joseph McDermott, Joe Mersheran, Jennifer McNamara, Rosemary Meehan, Rusty Messiner, Fran Mitchell, Anna Morgan, Karen Morrissey, Michael Mills, Doris & Paul W. Olley, Pat & Carmella Pace, Christine Rajkowski, Cathy Ranaldi, Dennis Ranaldi, Diane Ricci, Daniel Rohrbach Jr., Carole Schepis, Julie Ann Seiler, Charles Senick, Bob Scheetz, Joan Shiffler, Benny Shirk, Rose Silbering, Hugh Simon, Sabrina Simpson, Gerry Sipps, Theresa Smith-Dingas, Tiyuana Smith, Bill Snow, Sharon Snow, Judy Spinelli, Delores Stevenson, Michelle Strain, Joseph Taylor, Nelly, Deborah Tongues, Jose R. & Virginia Tuma, John Udvich, Connie Ulrich, Jim Ulrich, Ulrich twins, Joanne VanHorn, Narciso Varela, Sharon Walker, Georgia Wardlaw, Diane Wellington, Louise Wittman, Baby Madison Woltemate, Albert Zachwieja, Johnny Zachwieja, Brian Zaleski 162—St. Martin of Tours MILITARY LIST We remember all our Military Personal who are serving our country. May God bless you and keep you safe. Major Richard Alsdorf Jr. A.F. Stevielynn Brown, Tex. Sgt. James T. Butterly, SSGT James Carey, Sr. Airman Michelle Carey, A.F.Tech Sergeant Daniel Colon, PFC, PRI. Robert Dooner, LC Luke Flanagan, Daniel Hinds, Airman Richard P. Kirk III , Shane Knobbs, Major Thomas McAvoy, Lewis (Kip) Moore, Corporal Sam Quintana, Marieeliana Russo, Chief Petty Officer Jered Sasen U.S.N., Nicholas Serrato, Staff Sgt. Andrew Sickel, SFC. Jose L. Vera, Jeffrey J. Wallen, SSG Christopher Weber, SFC Matthew Weber GOD BLESS OUR UNITED STATES MILITARY! CAN YOU HELP? We are in need of cooks to prepare food trays for the needy of the parish. If you have a leftover meal (particularly meals other than pork) and want to donate it, pick up trays in church and bring the filled tray to the rectory. If you can help with this outreach please call the rectory and leave your phone number and someone will contact you. DECEASED Please remember the deceased in your prayers. May they rest in the peace of Christ. Frances Loomis Peter Bracrella 3 HOLY WEEK MASS SCHEDULE HOLY THURSDAY 7:30 PM Multi-lingual Mass & Procession GOOD FRIDAY 3 PM (English), 6 PM (Spanish), 8 PM (Brazilian) HOLY SATURDAY 11 AM : Blessing of Easter Food 8 PM : Easter Vigil Mass WEEKLY COLLECTIONS: March 22, 2015 * Church Maintenance **Archdiocesan 4:00 pm $1814.90 *$8.00 **$297.00 12:00 pm. $1773.11 *$67.00 **$244.30 8:00 am $1466.50 *$11.00 **$277.11 Neo-Cat $206.00 *$0.00 **$35.00 10:00 am $1962.36 *$12.00 **$444.90 Rectory $326.00 *$10.00 **$31.00 50/50: $60.00 TOTAL COLLECTIONS : $9046.18 ***Please note that the Palm Sunday collection totals will be published in the 4/12/2015 bulletin. During the Season of Lent, in addition to confessions on Saturdays at 3 pm, confessions will be heard before each Sunday Mass up until Palm Sunday. Many parishes also have confessions from 7-8pm on Wednesday evenings. This is an alternative to that plan. FAST AND ABSTINENCE AND OTHER ACTS OF PENANCE FOR LENT 2015 The Bishops of the United States prescribe, as minimal obligation, that all persons who are fourteen years of age and older are bound to abstain from eating meat on all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. Further, all persons eighteen years of age and older, up to and including their fifty-ninth birthday, are bound to fast by limiting themselves to a single full meal on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday, while the other two meals on those days are to be light. All the faithful are encouraged, when possible to participate at Mass and to receive the Holy Eucharist daily, to celebrate frequently the Sacrament of Penance, to undertake spiritual reading, especially the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and to participate in parish Lenten devotions as well as Lenten education programs. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is especially recommended. All are encouraged to participate in Operation Rice Bowl which has aided countless hungry persons here in the Archdiocese as well as throughout our nation and our world. Portrayal of the Living Stations All are welcome to attend SMT seventh graders’ presentation of the Living Stations on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:00 pm in the upper Church. Our seventh graders and their teachers have been practicing over the past few weeks to help everyone prepare for the holiest of weeks in the Church year. We hope you will join us! 162—St. Martin of Tours 4 Welcome, Bishop Timothy Senior! Last Thursday afternoon, our parish welcomed Bishop Timothy Senior who conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on 58 sixth grade students in SMT’s school and PREP programs. The Bishop met with the students in the lower church before the liturgy…an opportunity to speak with them and get to know them a little – and relieve any anxieties they may have had! We congratulate these students, their families, sponsors and teachers! May the blessings and gifts of the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen them as they continue their faith journey as young adults in our parish! Thank You! to all who helped in any way to support our school’s annual Designer Bag Bingo held last Friday evening! It was a great success because of the efforts of so many! URGENT REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS: Sister Pat, and her marvelous team of 25 Door Monitors, need volunteers to help (especially on Thursdays). Of course, we would be happy to have you any day; but, there are three vacancies on Thursday right now. If you are interested in being a Door Monitor, please call S. Pat 215-535-2962 ext 430 at school and she will set up an appointment to meet with you and discuss the forms regarding criminal release info, etc. Thank you, in advance, for your generosity! THE RECTORY OFFICE WILL CLOSE AT 2 PM ON HOLY THURSDAY. 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