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St. Ann Roman Catholic Church
19 September 2021 ~ Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Whoever receives one child
such as this in my name,
receives me;
and whoever receives me,
receives not me but the One who sent me.”
~ Mark 9:37
Welcome to St. Ann!
We’re so glad that you’re here. We strive to make all feel at home here and to build community.
Please let us know if we can assist you in any way.
Parish Clergy & Staff
Pastor Rev. John J. Newns 610-933-3732, Ext.104 fathernewns@gmail.com
Weekend Assistants Rev. William Donnelly, O.S.A.
Rev. Kail Ellis, O.S.A.
Permanent Deacons Deacon Daniel Giblin 610-952-3765 deacongiblin@gmail.com
Deacon Mark Szewczak 484-985-1889 Dcn.Mark.S@gmail.com
Business Manager Mrs. Lisa Burghardt 610-933-3732 burghardtlisa@comcast.net
Accounting Clerk Mrs. Marianne Wheatley 610-933-3732 marwheatley94@gmail.com
Holy Family School Mrs. Jennifer D’Amelio 610-933-7562 principal@myholyfamilyschool.org
Liturgy & Cemetery Mrs. Madelyn Howard 484-302-5705 stannadulted@gmail.com
Music Director Mr. Thomas Denny 610-933-3732 Thomasgdenny@gmail.com
Parish Receptionists Mrs. Stefanie Baker 610-933-3732 StefBaker502@gmail.com
Mrs. Debra Carr 610-933-3732 debcarr502@gmail.com
PREP (Religious Ed.) Mrs. Julie Prichett 610-755-1077 youthstann@comcast.net
Spiritual Ministry Sr. Marie Rose Gibson, R.S.M. 610-416-5431 mrgibson41@comcast.net
Parish Office St. Ann Cemetery: 305 W. Pothouse Road
PHONE: 610-933-3732 FAX: 610-935-7958 Sacred Heart Cemetery: 1258 Fillmore Street
502 S. Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460
Parish Website: www.churchofsaintann.org Parish Office Hours:
Parish Email Address: stannphx@comcast.net Mon to Thurs 8AM - 4PM & Fri 8AM-12 Noon
MASS & CONFESSION SCHEDULE If you cannot attend Mass in person, the 9:30 AM Mass
(All Masses & Confessions in chapel) is live-streamed weekly on the Parish Facebook page
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM and our parish website.
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9:30 AM CONFESSION SCHEDULE
and 11:30 AM Spanish Tuesday 8:30 AM & Saturday 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
New Parishioners: We are pleased to welcome new members to our Parish Community. Please call the Parish Office for Parish
Registration dates or to make an appointment.
Bulletin Submissions: Please send all news, photos, and events at least ten days prior to the issue date. Bulletin information
should be emailed to stannadulted@gmail.com.
Today: Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6, 8; Jas 3:16 — 4:3; Mk 9:30-37
Monday: Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6; Lk 8:16-18
Tuesday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Mt 9:9-13
Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9; Tb:13:2, 3-4a, 4befghn, 7-8; Lk 9:1-6
Thursday: Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9
Friday: Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43:1, 2, 3, 4; Lk 9:18-22
Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45
Sunday: Nm 11:25-29; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
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From the Pastor’s Desk...
permanent dwellings---that God gave them the gift of the
Law through Moses and that they became a people.
Having an awareness of our dependency and
vulnerability can be a help in coming to know God, our
neighbors and ourselves. This historical level of the
celebration is layered upon the celebration of the
The theme for today’s celebration of Catechetical Sunday ingathering of the fall harvest. In time this feast became
is: “Say but the Word and my soul shall be healed”. We a great Temple Festival marked by pilgrimage, joy, lights
give thanks to God for the members of our parish who and flowing water. It was within the context of a Sukkot
are giving of themselves as part of our Religious celebration that Jesus presents himself as the “Living
Formation Ministries such as: PREP, Holy Family Water” (John 7:38) and as “The Light of the
School, Sacramental Preparation Programs for Baptism, World.” (John 8:12). So what’s all this ritual got to do
Penance, Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, RCIA, with real life?
Bible Study and other educational opportunities. Please
offer a special prayer for our Catechists today and please
consider volunteering to serve as a Catechist in our
parish.
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, the former Chief Rabbi of Great
Britain, said, “we’re exposed to the heat by day and the
cold by night (so that we might)…understand what it is
National Migration Week – In order to prepare for to be homeless….One of the things we fear most is the
next Sunday’s 107th World Day of Prayer for Migrants stranger….The one commandment reiterated more than
and Refugees, the Bishops of the USA invite us to invest any other---36 times---is love the stranger for you were
time this week getting to know our brothers and sisters once strangers in the land of Egypt. Or, to put it a
who are away from home seeking safety and a better life. contemporary way, love the stranger because, to him,
To learn more and to learn how to help visit https:// you’re a stranger. And it is this sense that we are
www.usccb.org/committees/migration/those-we-serve. enlarged by the people who are different from us — we
That said, the start of National Migration Week this are not threatened by them — that needs cultivating, can
Monday coincides with the start of the Jewish Feast of be cultivated, and can lead us to see the 21st century as
Sukkot. full of blessing, not full of fear.”
BEATIFIC VISION – When
Jesus looked at the evil-doing
tax collector Levi, the Lord saw
not only Levi but also the person
the sinner could become
through grace. Today we call
that man Saint Matthew and
this Tuesday (9/21) we will
This Monday, as our Jewish neighbors begin the celebrate the feast of this
celebration of Sukkot, many of our friends will spend at Apostle and Evangelist. FYI the
least part of these eight days living, eating, and sleeping motto of Pope Francis---Miserando atque eligendo
outdoors in make-shift dwellings (Sukkot is Hebrew for (Looking with mercy and seeing)---derives from Jesus’
“Tents” or “Huts”). Sukkot reminds us that it was while encounter with Levi.
our ancestors were sojourning through a desert---
unsettled, in-between, dwelling in flimsy, non-
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Continued From the Pastor’s Desk...
Our Tradition teaches that grace builds on nature, and
so it can be enriching to name and connect with cosmic “Think Globally. Act Locally” - As we continue to
events. This Wednesday will be the autumn equinox, celebrate the Season of Creation this image of reusable
one of the two days each year when the hours of light water containers from a recent HFS Physical Education
and the hours of darkness are equal. As earth’s northern Class comes to mind. In the same vein, today (Sept 19) at 2
hemisphere passes from summer into fall, we will enter PM the Colonial Theater is showing The Story of Plastic.
into a season of diminishing light. As we become more Following the film there will be a panel discussion with
immersed in the darkness of the natural world, let’s ask local leaders regarding recent changes to single-use plastic
the Lord to help us face the dark places in our souls, in policies in West Chester and Philadelphia. Click here for
our Church and in our culture. Let’s also ask the Lord more information.
to help us be His Light for those who are going through
a dark time and struggling to keep the flame of faith Position Available: St Ann Parish is in need of a part
alive in their hearts. time custodian (10 hours/week) responsible for cleaning
our worship sites and public/meeting areas. The ideal
Hurricane IDA Update - We are working with candidate for this position is detail-oriented, flexible and
insurance adjusters and contractors to remediate the willing to take on non-routine cleaning and special
damage to our Church Hall and to Griffin Hall. We will projects as the need arises. The ability to stand for long
continue to keep you updated regarding their periods of time as well as stoop, kneel and lift objects (up
availability for use. Thank you for your continuing to 50 pounds) is required. Please contact Scott Coonradt,
support of our parish and our ministries. Click here to facilities manager at 610-212-0492.
view photos of some of the damage.
ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW
Livestreamed Masses – There are two ways folks can
SOMEONE WHO…
access our livestreamed Sunday Mass: either via our
parish website or via Facebook. Some people using ▪ Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
Facebook have reported that they sometimes experience ▪ Has a child over the age of seven who has not been
connection problems during the Mass. If this is the bap zed?
case, we suggest you access the Mass via our parish
▪ Was bap zed Catholic as a child, but has not
website.
celebrated the Sacraments of Confirma on and
BLOCK COLLECTION – Our main Eucharist?
source of parish income is our Sunday We offer an opportunity to come together in a small
Collection, plus our three annual special
collections: 1) Christmas; 2) Easter; and
group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on
3) the September Block Collection. Each registered the teachings and experience of Church and prepare
household has been mailed a solicitation for this individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Bap sm,
September’s Block Collection. Should you wish to give Confirma on, and Eucharist during the Easter season.
electronically please visit https://churchofsaintann.org/
donations
There are separate sessions for children or youth. You
are welcome to par cipate in the process with your
ques ons, your insights and your faith story in a warm
accep ng se ng. For informa on please contact
Madelyn Howard at stannadulted@gmail.com.
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Casseroles for St. John’s Hospice
Counting Our Blessings! is located in Philadelphia
Thank you for your generosity! and serves men who have
no place to stay. Pans and
recipes are on the front porch of the Parish Office.
Put the date your casserole was prepared on the
cover of each dish. Frozen casseroles are due
Wednesday, September 29 by 10 AM on the back
porch of the Parish Office.
Holy Family School provides many
enrichment opportuni es for our
children. We extend and enrich
classroom instruc on in a variety of ways. Our
students can par cipate in science, cooking, or
sports clubs. Interested students can par cipate in
our drama club, while our upper grades are offered
a variety of elec ves built right into their
schedules. We are proud of our strong spiritual and
academic program, and we are pleased to provide
addi onal opportuni es for student
development! For more informa on or to schedule
a visit, call 620-933-7562, or email us
at advancement@myholyfamilyschool.org
Please pray for the sick, disabled, homebound members of our Parish Family.
Alicia Andrews Theresa Durkin John Kolar Cindy Patton Evelyn Spitz
Chad Berish Kensley Eggeling Christine Koons Jonathan Perez Christine Springer
Stephanie Bilash William Eggeling Bridget Kunakorn Glen Philips Bob Stancavage
Patricia Bogardus Andrew Fabian Irene Layden Abigail Pilcicki Marc Stevenson
Beth Booth Dan Fennell Margaret Litka Dianne Ponzio Sherri Stover
Ashley Rose Bukay Daniel Flores Denise Long Norm Rabenold Julie Szewczak
Joseph Buono Ryan Gerhold Ray Long Ann Racey Nancy Szewczak
Sandy Burns Gordon Gladden Claire Maestrale Christine Radoiss Ethel Thomas
Ed Cain Jennifer Golaszewski Steve & Joanne Mardi Jerry Ratchford Glenn Thomas
John Calvecchio Christine Greger Thomas Mastrangelo John Riegel Don Troncelliti
Leroy Campbell Denise Griboski Heather McCann Kris Roberts Helen Twargoski
Sally Claverie Brad Hartman John McKenzie Tom Sarnak Doris Valerio
Dave Cocci Angela Hogan Michele Mellon Debbie Schwartzer Jeff Vance
Frank Cook Michael Hudak Ron Motzer Al Scott Mary Way
Ginger Cutlip Jeanette Jelus Karen Nesspor Ken Shackleton Carol Welch
Gertrude Dawson Ann Johnson Jacob Nichols Margaret Sim Anna Wesler
Isabella DeSimone Terry Johnson Marcelo Opiela James Smith Dorothy Wolff
Michael DiArcangelo Linda Kerr Mary Ellen Ott Trout Renee Smith Talan Wolstenholme
Lucille Dickson Patrick Koch Ruth Pascal John Snyder
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Events Around the Archdiocese & Our Community... Drive thru Flu shots given In Phoenixville's Acme 18th & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia PA 19103. parking lot on October 16 from 10AM to 2PM. Limited Parking is available. More ************************************************ information: visit www.phillycatholiclife.org. Job Opportunity at Camilla Hall, Malvern - Dining services **************************************** is looking for full and part me help. Flexible hours. Online Mondays, October 4–25, 2021 - 7 PM - Event: or in person applica ons. Camillahall.org Between Two Laws: Seminar on Sigrid ************************************************ Undset’s Olav Audunssøn: Vows Collegium Monday, September 20, 2021 – 7:00 PM - Event: Institute invites you to join us this October for a PresentaƟon: “The Wonders of St. Joseph!” Virtual Campus Seminar held via Zoom. In this Join us for a talk by local Catholic physician and Third Order series, we will explore Olav Audunssøn: Vows by Carmelite, Dr. Antone Raymundo. You will learn all about the Nobel Laureate, Sigrid Undset. Engaging the glories of St. Joseph and the power he has to protect, with this new translation with Tiina Nunnally provide and lead you deeper into the spiritual life. The talk allows us to encounter a major figure in is based on book, Consecra on to St. Joseph by Fr. Donald Catholic literature as her books reach a broader Calloway,MIC Loca on: St. Isaac Jogues Church, 50 W. audience. We will consider the ways in which Walker Rd., Wayne, PA the novel unites modern and medieval concerns ************************************************ in its exploration of the troubled relationship of More info: Contact the parish, hƩps://sƟsaac.org/ Olav and Ingunn. The novel is an expression of Young Catholic Professionals recently launched its 24th the division in the human heart between Chapter in Philadelphia and invites adults of all ages to get emotion and duty, love and promises, and involved in our ministry focused on Working in Witness for above all between the law of the world and the Christ. 20s & 30s: Enjoy free beer and wine, find new law of the Gospel. Location: Online More - friends, and hear faith and career advice from local info: https://undsetvows2021.eventbrite.com/ Catholic business leaders at our events! 40+: Serve the **************************************** young adults in your community as a mentor, board Thursday, October 7, 2021 - 7 PM - Event: member, or financial supporter of YCP! Join us for our Pontifical Mass celebrating St. John Henry Networking Happy Hour on Wednesday, September 29th Newman - All are welcome to attend a at 6:30PM at the SlyFox Taphouse in Malvern. YCP Happy Pontifical Mass in celebration of Saint John Hours are a great way to meet new people and network Henry Newman, an English theologian and poet with other young professionals. The community shares job whose remarkable journey brought him from opportuni es, strengthens each other in the faith, and Anglican ministry into the Catholic Church as a challenges each other to grow as Catholic professionals. All priest of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri, and young professionals in their 20's and 30's are invited to eventually as a cardinal. The liturgy will be this FREE event! Visit www.ycpphiladelphia.org or email celebrated by the Most Reverend Steven J. info@ycpphiladelphia.org to learn more. Lopes, Bishop of the Ordinariate of the Chair of ************************************************ St. Peter. The homily will be preached by the Sunday, September 26, 2021, 11 AM Event: Archdiocesan Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez. The Durandus Respect Life Month Opening Mass - Join us as we unite in Institute for Sacred Liturgy & Music is assisting prayer with Archbishop Pérez to uphold the sanc ty of life! the Ordinariate with a special program of Following Mass, all are invited to a brunch recep on with sacred music of the English choral tradition. the Sisters of Life. Please RSVP for brunch. Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Loca on: 11 AM Mass at Cathedral Basilica SS Peter & Paul, Paul, Philadelphia Page 6 St. Ann (026)
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