WE WELCOME Piper Birgitte, daughter of Peter and Denise Jaffe, into the Parish Community of Saint Philip Neri Church. Piper was baptized last Sunday.
The Society of St. Vincent dePaul will be at St. Philip Neri Church on Wednesday, March 10 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM to collect donations of usuable men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. They will also be accepting small household goods (beds and bath linens/pots/pans/dishes/cooking utensils/toys/books and small appliances in good working order. You are invited to take all donations to the Society’s trailer in the parking lot. Tax receipts are available upon request. The Society also offers pick-up services for furniture/large appliances and vehicle donations. For more information call 215-288-8160. Thank you for helping us help others.
Men's Prayer Group
Men of different ages meet every Wednesday morning in the Rectory Conference Room from 7:30 to 8:30. There are no experts, just men searching for a deeper relationship with God. If you are interested in joining and wish more information, call Duane McCarthy at 610.825.5237.
Women's Prayer Group
Please consider joining our Women's Prayer Group. We meet from 10:00 to 11:00 AM every Thursday morning in the Chapel. We would be glad to have you join us.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Do you worship with us on Sundays, but cannot join us at the Lord's Table because you never formally became a member of the Catholic Church? Do you have a parish friend or neighbor who fits this description? The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) invites you or your neighbor to explore the Catholic Faith more deeply by calling the Parish Religious Education Office at 610-834-9868 or e-mailing conjmcgee@yahoo.com. A convenient time will be set up so an RCIA team member can meet with you to discuss your interest and concerns. Do it today!
H.O.P.E.
If you, or anyone you know, needs transportation to a doctor or dentist appointment, or to Church on Sunday. Please call Anne or Bill Franks at 610-828-2530 or (E-mail: ann59bil@gmail.com), or Loretta Zych at 215-836-1127. Note: Additional weekday drivers and group leaders are needed. For more information please call Anne, Bill or Loretta.
Frozen Casseroles for St. John's Hospice
Could you find time to make a casserole for the homeless at St. John's? Pans, lids and recipes are available in the Church Office and at Barbara McCarthy's (610-828-2058). Frozen casseroles are brought to Barbara's house before 9:00 AM on the first Wednesday of the month. Please consider this work of mercy in your busy schedule. They are greatly needed and appreciated
Children's Liturgy
Please have your children (ages 4-9) join us on Sundays at 10:00 AM in the Preschool Building for a Children's Liturgy instruction. Children will hear the Gospel in terms that they can understand and relate to in their daily lives.
St. Philip Neri Theatre Company Presents
Guys and Dolls, Weekend of March 19 through March 21.
Send a special message to your favorite actor by buying a patron (hand written notes are fine, all messages are retyped in proper format)
$1 - One Line
$5 - ¼ Page
10 - Half of Page
$20 - Full Page
Forward message and payment no later than March 1 to School Office, Attention: Jennifer McMenamin.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? If you are interested in becoming a member of the faith community here at St. Philip Neri, call the Religious Education Office at 610-834-9868. We are interested in learning more about you too!
Our Lady of Pompeii Parish and Neighborhood Reunion
Saturday, April 24 at Cannstatter's, 9130 Academy Road,
Philadelphia. For tickets please contact Sue Greco at 215-355-6367 or Dolly Melo Planamente at 215-355-9365
“Never-ending Story”
Want to know your part in God's Never-ending Story? Come and find out at the Teen Convocation on Sunday, March 7 (11:30 am to 5:30 PM) at Archbishop Carroll High School. Teens from throughout the Archdiocese will gather for fun, good music, food and faith. Sunday Mass will be celebrated with Bishop Timothy Senior. Fee of $20 includes lunch and snacks. For more information: Http://archphila.org/catechetical/index.html.
St. Philip Neri Donut Weekend Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7
Delicious, Suzy-Jo glazed doughnuts will be sold after all the Masses in the church foyer. $9.00/dozen. All proceeds will benefit our Church and School. No need to pre-order…first come, first served! This sale is sponsored by the St.Philip Neri Women’s Guild. Volunteers are needed to sell after all the Masses. Contact Mary Pichola (mhpichola@comcast.net) or Deanna Marrone (dmdm31796@aol.com).
Mark Your Calendar for this
Special Lenten Event
On Sunday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m., the Franciscan Mystery Players of Sewell, NJ will visit St. Philip Neri Church for a presentation of The Way of the Cross. A group of twelve high school students and four adults offer this dramatic multi-media presentation of the Passion and Death of our Lord. Through the use of special lighting, inspirational music, drama, and soul-searching meditations, the play becomes a very unique and prayerful vehicle for the Lord’s spirit to forgive, heal and renew. It’s an exceptional, moving experience that you won’t want to miss!
Think About It! Adult Faith Formation
The SPN AFF Book Club will continue on February 10 with Dangerous Memories: A Mosaic of Mary in Scripture by Elizabeth A. Johnson. The book gives an extensive treatment of each biblical passage that speaks of Mary in the Gospels. For the next meeting please read pages 38-83. Other sessions will be February 24, and March 10, 24. This could be a great, educational activity for Lent. Contact Linda Banecker (610-828-0344) or (LindaBaneckerAFF@aol.com).
Has your Bible been collecting dust? The Bible is more than a book; it is the incredible story of salvation history--God's glorious plan for leading his people. Come learn the riches of the greatest story ever told in the Bible Timeline Study being offered at St. Philips in the School Hall beginning Thursday, February 11 from 7-8:30. Please contact Linda Banecker for registration and details.
Concert of Sacred Music Featuring the Philadelphia Priest Singers celebrate the “Year of the Priest” at a “Concert of Sacred Music” featuring the Archdiocesan All Catholic Secondary Chorus, the Keystone Boys Choir, and the “Philadelphia Priest Singers” a group of our Archdiocesan priests singing sacred music from our heritage. One-time performance will be held on Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 PM in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Limited tickets are available beginning on February 8. For ticket information, call 215-587-3519. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Archdiocesan Priest Retirement Fund.
St. Philip Neri Theatre Company Presents - Guys and Dolls
Weekend of March 19 through March 21
Send a special message to your favorite actor by buying a patron (hand written notes are fine, all messages are retyped in proper format)
$1- One Line, $5 - ¼ Page,
$10- Half of Page, $20 - Full Page
Forward message and payment no later than March 1 to School Office, Attention: Jennifer McMenamin
Open House
Archbishop John Carroll High School Sunday, February 21, Noon-2:00 PM. Registrations will be accepted at this time.
PRO LIFE RETREAT
FATHER DENIS WILDE, O.S.A., Saturday, March 6, 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Cost $35 (For questions or information call 215-482-0672 or email ambeaver1@aol.com).
Mackinac Island/Wisconsin Dells
The Philippian Travelers are going to Mackinac Island and many other attractions along the way. The date is June 5 to June 13. For more information contact Anna Marlin 215-233-1527 or 267-307-6238.
Intramural Basketball League
Sign ups are now taking place for all Saint Philip Neri parishioners in the 3rd and 4th grades. There will be separate leagues for both the boys and girls. All games are played at our gym on Thursdays and Sundays, and the season runs from March through mid-April. Registrations must be received no later than Tuesday and the cost is $25. Please make all checks payable to St. Philip Neri CYO. Any questions please e-mail Eileen Flaherty (efhrty@comcast.net) or Anna Crone (Cronefam@comcast.net).
Mark your calendar!
Kelly Ann O’Connor Scholarship “Brunch”, Sunday, March 28, Noon at Plymouth Country Club. For more information call Marianne O’Connor at 610-825-4975 (oconnor4@comcast.net)
