33 Conwell Drive Maple Glen, PA 19002
(215) 646-4600 - (215) 646-0180 (Fax)
[email protected]
Rev. Stephen F. Leva, Pastor
Rev. Quan M. Trinh, Parochial Vicar
Most Rev. Timothy C. Senior, Assisting
Rev. Joseph B. Smits CICM, Assisting
Deacon John Mischler
Deacon James (JT) Toth
Parish Services Director, Kathy Morris
P.R.E.P. — (215) 643-7938
Linda Tonelli,
Director of Religious Education
[email protected]
MUSIC MINISTRY
Frank Stieber, Choir Director
(215) 542-8319
Mary Lou Lewcun, Music Director
(215) 654-0129
YOUTH MINISTRY—Suzie Devlin,
[email protected]
Parish Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Mass Schedules
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 12 Noon
Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM; 9:00 AM
Sunday, May 8, 2016—Seventh Sunday of Easter
(Chapel)
Saturday Mornings: 9:00 AM (Chapel)
Baptisms
Second and Fourth Sundays
Contact the Rectory
Confessions
Saturday mornings immediately following
the 9:00 AM Mass
Saturday Afternoons 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Our Lady of Mercy
Regional Catholic School
29 Conwell Drive Maple Glen PA 19002
(215) 646-0150
Principal, Mr. John McGrath
www.olmcatholicschool.com
Prayer for Mothers
All-loving God, we give you thanks and
praise for mothers young and old.
We pray for young mothers, who give life and count toes and tend to our every need;
May they be blessed with patience and tenderness to care for their families
and themselves with great joy.
We pray for our own mothers who have nurtured and cared for us;
May they continue to guide us in strong and gentle ways.
We remember mothers who are separated from their children because of war,
poverty, or conflict; May they feel the loving embrace of our
God who wipes every tear away.
We pray for women who are not mothers but still love and shape us with motherly
care and compassion. We remember mothers. grandmothers, and great-grandmothers
who are no longer with us but who live forever in our memory
and nourish us with their love.
Amen.
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday, May 7:
9:00 AM:
The Gisondi Family—Joe Gisondi
5:00 PM:
Bonnie Marshall—The McDonald
Family
Sunday, May 8: Mother’s Day
8:00 AM:
For the People of the Parish
10:15 AM: Maria Martucci—Ann & Tom Wiser
12:00 PM:
Mary Jo Gibson—Ray & Ann Marie
Cullen
Monday, May 9:
6:30 AM:
Louise Fisher—Joanne McKee
9:00 AM:
Joan Gilman—Maryellen Cannon
Tuesday, May 10:
6:30 AM:
Peter Melle—Allie DeAngelis &
Family
9:00 AM:
Special Intentions of Jason Barbour—
Valerie Barbour
Wednesday, May 11:
6:30 AM:
Jerry McDonald—Nancy & Family
9:00 AM:
Audrey Thiers—The Voigt Family
SICK RELATIVES, FRIENDS
AND THE HOMEBOUND
Martin Brennan
Jeanette Browne
Marge Burghart
Sharrie Catanzaro
Lucy DeCarolis
Nicholas DiMuzio
Bill Flanagan
Mary Ann Ginley
Michael Healey
Christina Hoffmann
Arthur Huie
Linn Lemmel
Irma MacKenzie
Mary Jo McNamara
Nick Melair III
Audrey N. Murphy
Please note that the names above have been updated. If you
would like someone taken off, returned or added to the
Sick & Homebound, please call the rectory. Thank you.
DECEASED RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
Eugene Connor, Nancy Splendido
and Rita Ferris.
Marriages
Couples contemplating marriage must contact one of the
priests at least six months in advance to make an appointment to discuss marriage plans and preparation.
Thursday, May 12:
6:30 AM:
Bill Pickard—Steve DeAngelis Family
9:00 AM:
Mayfield Johnson—Valerie Barbour
Friday, May 13:
6:30 AM:
John A. Loftus—Spencer Taddei
Family
9:00 AM:
Joseph A. Wozniak—John & Sean
Wozniak
Saturday, May 14:
9:00 AM:
Joseph Gioia Jr.—Dolores Kershaw
5:00 PM:
William Herron—Bonnie McDonald
Sunday, May 15: Pentecost Sunday
8:00 AM:
C. Fred Scott—Martha French
10:15 AM:
For the People of the Parish
12:00 PM:
Anne Waller
The Bread and Wine
are in memory of
Helen Kelly and Helen Lee
From Ray & Ellen Lee
Please see an usher for a
device, located in the
Vesting Room.
Holy Communion for the Sick and Homebound
If you are unable to attend Mass and would like to
receive Holy Communion, please contact
Kathy Morris at (215) 646-4600.
May 14 and May 15
Next Sunday’s Celebrants
5:00 PM:
Preaching:
8:00 AM:
Preaching:
10:15 AM:
12:00 PM:
Preaching:
Father Quan Trinh
Deacon John Mischler
Father Steve Leva
Deacon JT Toth
Father Joseph Smits
Father Steve Leva
Deacon John Mischler
Celebrants subject to change
The flowers at the ambo
are in memory of
Lena Caffarina
From Dick & Jean Gretzinger
Music Liturgy
New Family Registration
All new families are asked to please register at the rectory.
We are eager to greet new members of our parish community. Call for an appointment. (Note: Families moving out of
the Parish should also notify the rectory).
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Elizabeth Myers
Kamilla Leis Neafcy
Randy Slopek
Betty Jean Smith
John Wozniak
Carmella Zapparelli
5:00 PM:
8:00 AM:
10:15 AM:
12:00 PM:
Deacon JT Toth, Michelle Toth
Frank Stieber,
Mary Lou Lewcun
Revelation
Monica Spadoni-Matthews,
Gerry DaCosta
Bulletin notices are due no later than Monday noon to [email protected]
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK
First Reading — Filled with the Holy Spirit, the apostles
begin to speak in tongues (Acts 2:1-11).
Psalm — Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of
the earth (Psalm 104).
Second Reading — In one Spirit we are baptized into one
body and given to drink of one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3b7, 12-13) or Romans 8:8-17.
Gospel — Jesus Christ appears to the disciples and sends
them on their mission with the power to forgive or retain
sins through the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23) or John 14:1516, 23b-26.
Adoration Corner
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
followed by Evening Prayer and Benediction at 6:30 PM
Intention: Protection of unborn children
Dedication: Respect Life Committee
Every Wednesday following the 9 AM Mass.
PARISH FINANCIAL INFORMATION
First Sunday in May
2015: $15,775
2016: $17,044
Each month we collect in E-Giving: $12,800
Thank you for your continued support!
PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS
Major Matthew Miller, 1st LT Ryan A.
Schieber, Andrew J. Urban, 2nd Lt.
Christopher Smith, 2nd. Lt. Elaine
Smith, Justin Price, Sgt. Michael Hiltwine, Lt. Sean Milde, Daniel R. Plefka,
USAF, Cpl. Matthew S. Leonardo, Lcpl.
Patrick Miller, Lieutenant Christopher M. Boss, Lieutenant
Thomas Nell, USMC, Connor Cleary, Eric Burns, Anthony
Szczurek, Tania Szczurek, Matthew Trimborn, Major Gabriel J. Zinni, Ryan Greene, Michael McDonald, Col. John
Sullivan, Lieutenant Commander Thomas Luft, Bradford
Hollingsworth.
Together as a parish we pray for their safety.
Please contact John Cavanaugh if you would like to add a
name or request for more information at [email protected]
or 215-643-3299.
Weekly Remembrances
In addition to our mass cards, weekly memorials for the
Sanctuary Light and the Bread and Wine
can be offered at Mass. The donation is $30.
Your loved one’s name will be
mentioned in our weekly bulletin.
A remembrance card will be available. The funds from these memorials will be used
for liturgical items needed in the church. If you are
interested, please stop by or call the rectory.
Teller Group # 4 May 15
Claire Holister
Grace McCollum
Evelyn Loehle
Nick Melair
May Poor Box is Philadelphia Catholic Guild
for the Blind
Next Food Delivery is May 17th for Patrician Society
April Poor Box (SVDP) collected $462.01
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May, the Month of Mary
The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. “This
is the month during which Christians in their churches and their
homes, offer the Virgin Mother
more fervent and loving acts of
homage and veneration; and it is
the month in which a greater
abundance of God’s merciful
gifts come down to us from our Mother’s throne.” (Pope
John Paul VI, Mense Malo).
Please join us for our parish Crowning of the Blessed
Mother in the Prayer Garden on Saturday, May 14th
following the 9:00 AM Mass.
The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of the Church and
an example, as well as well as the guide and inspiration of
everyone who, in and through the Church, seeks to be a
servant of God and to one another.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
The parish is looking for registered parishioners who are
interested in serving as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
should have a sufficient spiritual and theological knowledge
to fulfill this responsibility. An Extraordinary Minister must
be in good standing with the Church. Practical training at
the Diocesan and Parish level must be completed, which we
will provide. If you are interested in pursuing an opportunity to serve in this ministry, please contact Kathy Morris at
the rectory 215-646-4600 or email [email protected].
This Week at St. Alphonsus
Sun., May 8: Mother’s Day
Mon., May 9: Have a great week!
Tues., May 10: 6:30 AM Morning Bible Study; 3:30 PM
Share the Word
Wed., May 11: Adoration (following the 9 AM Mass);
9:00 Adult Basketball
Thurs., May 12: 6:00 PM Tempo Rehearsal
Have a great weekend!
Bulletin notices are due no later than Monday noon to [email protected]
Baby Bottles for Life
Hopefully you have taken a baby bottle home to
fill it with change, bills and checks. A bassinet
is in the Narthex of the church and volunteers
are available to collect the bottles today.
Any checks should be made payable to Legacy of Life Foundation with a memo: “St. Alphonsus.”
Thank you for your support!
Jarrettown United Methodist Church
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, May 12, 2016
1:30 to 7:15 PM
Fellowship Hall
1460 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA 19025
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS for an appointment.
Visit the
Lighthouse Media Display in Narthex
St. Alphonsus continues to provide exciting faith sharing
opportunities. These books and CDs have been highly recommended by Archbishop Chaput, Lighthouse Catholic
Media & Stewardship Mission of Faith. The kiosk is located in the corner of the Narthex filled with wonderful materials to help Catholics know their faith. Stop by!
UNITE, Inc. Grief Support Group
for Miscarriage, Stillbirth
and Early Infant Death
3rd Thursday of each month from 7:00-9:00 PM
Holy Redeemer Hospital
Please contact:
Denise M. Paul MA, CT, CPLC
(215) 643-3344
Pentecost Sunday May 15, 2016
For our Pentecost celebration this year, we
would like to have the Prayer of the Faithful
read in different languages at the 10:15 mass.
We are looking for volunteers to read just one
petition in the language of your grandparents
or a language you learned in school. The petitions will be prepared but we could use your help in the
translation. Please complete the information below if you
would be willing to read a petition. We would also like to
prepare one in sign language, if possible. Confirmation students are invited to participate in our celebration, please
wear your Confirmation robes.
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Catholic Charities Appeal
The Catholic Charites Appeal in-pew weekend is May 14
and 15, 2016. CCA envelopes were sent to you by direct
mail. If you have not had the opportunity to make a donation, you can pick up a card from the narthex or chapel and
mail it to:
Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia
Catholic Charities Appeal
100 N. 20th Street, Suite 301
Phila., Pa 19103
Do You Have Questions About The Catholic Faith?
St. Alphonsus Parish offers year-round opportunities for
people seeking more information about the Catholic Faith,
the Sacraments and living the Christian Life. These opportunities are for adults who would like to inquire about following Jesus and becoming a member of the Catholic Church,
or, if you are already a baptized Christian, would like to
become a Catholic, or, if you are already a baptized Catholic, would like to receive Confirmation and Holy Communion. There are many people like yourself inquiring and we
are ready to answer your questions. Please contact the Parish Office for more information.
The Women's Wellness Weekend
Cape May Point, NJ
Enjoy a fun, relaxing way to meet new
friends, learn new skills, and enjoy Saint
Mary by-the-Sea at Cape May Point! The
Women's Wellness Weekend (offered June
3rd-5th) hosted by The Sisters of Saint Joseph offers a range of workshops for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This year workshops include Aromatherapy, Art, Line Dancing, and Meditation. The cost for the weekend is $395 which includes
room, meals, workshops, and evening socials. An early registration price of $375 is also available before May 12th.
Visit our website for more information: http://ssjphila.org/
new/support-our-mission-2/events or call: 1-800-482-6510.
On Wednesday night, May 25, at 7PM in the narthex there will
be a presentation about the online platform, FORMED. A representative from FORMED will be here to explain to you in
detail the many and wonderful programs available through our
parish subscription.
Please complete and drop off at the Rectory or call Kathy
Morris:
Name: ________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________
Language: _____________________________________
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Bulletin notices are due no later than Monday noon to [email protected]
St. John Neumann Award
The St. John Neumann Award was presented to Mrs. Susan
Rizzuto in recognition for five years of dedicated service to
the Parish Religious Program. This award is given by the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia annually to recognize those
people who volunteer in the parish program. Congratulations Mrs. Rizzuto.
Thank You
Catechists and Aides for a wonderful year at PREP
We couldn't have done it without you:
Our Sunday Group: Mrs. Eileen Sandifer, Mr. Gerry Lowery, Mr. Jon Foley, Mrs Jennifer Nemeth-Seay, Mrs. Susan
Rizzuto, Mrs. Jackie Gewartowski, Mr. Jim Owens, Mr.
Brian Hughes, Lucia DeFrancesco, Sophia Thornburg and
Matt Sandifer.
Our Tuesday Group: Mrs. Mary Sirianni, Mrs Annette
Craig, Mr. Tom Schwabenland, Mrs. Theresa Wydan, Mrs.
Christy Carboni, Mrs. Susan O'Neill, Mrs. Judy Anderson,
Mrs. Andrea Barr, Mrs. Teresa Castronuovo, Mrs. Shannon
O'Sullivan, Mrs. Marybeth Fink, Mrs. Jane Girondo, Emma
Dougherty, Loretta and Jim Citro and Shannon Clancy.
Registration for 2016-2017 has begun
Registration forms have been sent home in your child’s
folders. Incoming first grader forms are available on the
table in the Narthex.
Little Church School forms are also available. Little Church
is a program for three, four and five year old children/
students. It takes place in the school building during the
10:15 AM Mass from October to April.
St. Alphonsus Vacation
Bible School
Monday, June 27th through
Friday, July 1st 9 AM to Noon
Registration forms are on the table in the Narthex.
Deadline is May 31st.
A Men’s Retreat at Malvern
There is strength to be gathered, rewards to be enjoyed,
graces to be won, opportunity for one-on-one conversation
with our Lord; it’s all possible on retreat. Think about it. St.
Alphonsus retreat weekend is June 3, 4, 5 at serene and scenic St. Joseph’s - in - the- Hills, Malvern, Pa. Join Peter Anninos, Jim Bennis, Jim Dierkes, Joe Gilbert, Art Hansbury, Bob Price, Dave White and others on our annual weekend retreat at Malvern. For more information please visit the
Malvern web site at www.malvernretreat.com or contact
Dave White, 215-643-4787. Transportation will be provided.
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Ambler YMCA
1325 McKean Rd., Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 628-9950
The Ambler Area YMCA, serving Ambler,
Fort Washington, Blue Bell, Horsham, North
Wales and the surrounding communities, offers a wide range of programs for children and
teens including swim lessons, sports, fitness, karate and day
camps. For adults and seniors, the Y has personal training, a
variety of group exercise classes, water aerobics and free
babysitting services.
Not only is the Ambler Area Y the place for you to stay active and healthy, but is a safe, fun environment to make new
friends and volunteer to help others. There are many programs and services offered at the Y each day to help all our
community members learn, grow and thrive in their own
unique way.
Marianist Family Retreats
Cape May Point, NJ
Retreat weeks start each Monday beginning June 29 through
end of August. Join together with several other families
to form a Christ-centered community for the week.
There is Mass and other family liturgies along with
scheduled recreation and free time.
To sign up or for more information visit or
call (609) 884-3839.
CYO News
Attention all graduating 8th graders who will
be attending a Catholic High School next
year. The Region awards five scholarships of
$500 each to an 8th grader who participated
in CYO sports during their grade school
years and who will be matriculating to an
Archdiocesan or Private Catholic high school. A one page
essay is to be written. Essays will be evaluated anonymously and are due by May 18, 2016. For details, please visit our
CYO website at www.gatorscyo.org.
Ambler Neighborhood ALSF Golf Outing
Join our neighborhoods on Monday, May 23rd at Talamore
Country Club for the Ambler Neighborhood Golf Outing
benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Enjoy a fun
day of golf, contests & prizes followed by cocktails, a silent
auction and dinner, all in support of a great cause! Don’t
golf? Attend the cocktail & dinner reception and browse and
bid on fantastic auction baskets. For details and to register
go to www.birdeasepro.com/amblerouting.
Saint Basil Academy
SBA is hosting a Summer Enrichment Camp for 5th-8th
grade boys & girls the weeks of June 27, July 5 and July 11.
Register online at www.stbasilacademy.org/admission/
summer-enrichment/. For more information, please contact
our Admissions Office (215) 885-6952.
Bulletin notices are due no later than Monday noon to [email protected]
Our Lady of Mercy
Regional Catholic School News
29 Conwell Drive, Maple Glen
215-646-0150
Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School News
OLM School Happenings

Congratulations to the OLM Reading Olympic
Team. The OLM Reading Olympic team competed last
week at the Montgomery County competition held at
North Penn High School. This year’s Reading Olympics team included students in grades 4 thru 6. The
team did a great job representing OLM, receiving the
highest possible honor, earning Two Blue Ribbons!! A
special thank you to the faculty and parents that worked
to prepare our students.
School Registration
Registration is well under way for our 2016-2017 school
year. A reminder that any family that refers a new family
receives a $500 tuition credit. Contact Julie Bebey, Director of Advancement at 215-646-0150 X113 or [email protected]. We welcome you to take a
tour or set up a time for your child to shadow a current student. “Let Us Surprise You!”
Daisy Days at OLM
In continuing with our school theme of “Virtues of Mercy”
our students will be supporting Daisy Days to benefit Children’s Hospital this month. Our students will learn how one
small flower can bloom together to bring a bouquet of hope
to sick children and their families being cared for at CHOP.
The student’s donations will be earmarked for the department at CHOP that treated Baby Elizabeth Meyers, the
daughter of a member of our faculty.
Upcoming Events:
5/10: OLM May Procession will take place at 2 PM. All
are welcome as we honor, Mary, Mother of God.
5/18: OLM Volunteer Luncheon. OLM is grateful for the
many volunteers that help support the school each day. We
look forward to recognizing you with a special OLM Thank
You!
5/20: Reading with OLM Mascot, Winston! 9:30-10:30
am. Open to any Pre-schoolers ages 2-5.
6/1: New Kindergarten Family Ice Cream Social
6/6: OLM 2nd Annual Golf Outing at Sandy Run CC.
Thank you for the great response we have received to date.
Don’t be left out, sign up today and join us for a day of fun
and surprises! Brochures are available at the back of church
for golf registration and sponsorships. Please contact Julie
Bebey for more information at 215-646-0150 X 113 or [email protected].
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Do You Know Your Tribunal?
The Tribunal is a group of specifically qualified Catholics whose responsibility is to come to the help of people
who have experienced divorce and who may wish to remarry in the Catholic Church.
When a divorce occurs, the Catholic Church always seeks
to balance two realities. One is the unbreakableness of
the bond of marriage. This is God’s law. It cannot be broken by human intervention. On the other hand, the
Church is concerned about the spiritual welfare of the
people involved. Was this a true marriage? Even though a
Catholic marriage was celebrated, was there perhaps
some deficiency in the consent of the parties involved?
The annulment procedure addresses this problem.
If you are divorced and want to marry in the Church or
remarried outside the Catholic Church, please telephone
the Tribunal.
222 N. 17th St.
Phila., PA 19103
(215) 587-3750
St. Alphonsus Seniors Travel
Mon., June 6, 2016: Delaware Park Racing/Casino;
Cost $57; $30 Free Play and Lunch. Full course lunch will
be served and we will leave after the last race. Pick up time
to be announced later.
Make checks payable to St. Alphonsus Seniors
Mail to: Eleanor Deon
405 Haywood Rd., Ambler PA 19002
(215) 646-4492
Annual Memorial Day Mass
Monday, May 30, 2016 at 9:00 AM
Let us join together remembering those who have lost their
lives defending our country. During this
mass, names of loved ones lost in war are
read aloud. The names will also be published in a mass booklet. St. Alphonsus is
honored that so many of our parishioners
have served our country in the military. Please complete the
information below if you would like the name of a loved
one remembered.
(There is no 6:30 AM Mass)
________________________________________________
Please drop off in the collection basket or at the Rectory.
There is also a basket on the table in the Narthex.
Name: __________________________________________
Date of Death: _______________________________
Action: _____________________________________
Example: CPL Joseph Bank 6th Army
January 12, 1945, Salerno, Italy
Bulletin notices are due no later than Monday noon to [email protected]