Parish Offices 610-265-4178

Parish E-Mail mdpinfo@mdpparish.com

Parish Website www.mdpparish.com

“We the Parish of Mother of Divine Providence, are of the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. Nourished by Eucharist and guided by the example of Mary our Mother, we are called to open ourselves to an intimate relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ. As a welcoming community, we strive to live our Catholic faith and to

foster and share this faith through worship, education and service.”

MOTHER OF DIVINE PROVIDENCEMOTHERMOTHER OF OF DIVINE DIVINE PROVIDENCEPROVIDENCE

Mother of Divine Providence Church, 333 Allendale Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1640

PARISH DIRECTORY

CLERGY

Rev. Martin T. Cioppi, Ed. D. - Pastor Rev. Charles E. Gormley - Pastor Emeritus Rev. Msgr. Joseph W. Murray - In Residence Pastor Emeritus, St. Stanislaus Deacon Mark H. Dillon - Permanent Deacon mdillon@mdpparish.com

PASTORAL STAFF

Sister Veronica Gross, R.S.M.- Director of Parish Services vgross@mdpparish.com

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Mrs. Marianne Houston - Business Manager mhouston@mdpparish.com Mrs. Susan Dugary - Executive Secretary sdugary@mdpparish.com Mrs. Rosemarie DeRosa - Parish Secretary rderosa@mdpparish.com

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sunday : Closed

MOTHER TERESA REGIONAL SCHOOL

Mrs. Theresa A. Garvin - Principal theresa.garvin@MTCschool.org Mrs. Jackie Caton - Secretary jackie.caton@MTCschool.org Mrs. Vickie Walsh - Business Manager vickie.walsh@MTCschool.org

OFFICE FOR

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Mrs. Theresa Gilmore - Director tgilmore@mdpparish.com Mrs. Simone Angelucci - Secretary sangelucci@mdpparish.com

Altar Society

Bereavement Ministry

Boy Scouts

Care Ministers

Carnival

Charismatic Prayer Group

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Choir and Cantors

Contemporary Guitar Group

Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair

CYO Athletic Association

Eucharistic Adoration

Girl Scouts

Greeters

Home & School Association

Intercessory Prayer Group

King of Prussia 10 Miler

MDP 2

Knights of Columbus

Legion of Mary

Marriage Preparation Program

MDP Seniors

Monte Carlo Night

New Beginnings

Music for Weddings and Funerals

Parish Hospitality Committee

Parish Nurse Ministry

Persons with Disabilities

Respect Life Group

Scrip Program

Transportation Ministry

Women’s Walk

Youth Group

Young Adults Group

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Please visit our Parish website for complete Contact information at

www.mdpparish.com

MASSES

Saturday Vigil: 5:15 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM Monday through Saturday: 8:00 AM Holydays and Holidays: as announced

MORNING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

15 minutes before morning Mass (Monday through Saturday)

ROSARY

After morning Mass. (Monday through Saturday)

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA

PRAYERS

After Saturday morning Mass.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

After 8:00 AM Mass until 7:00 PM each Tuesday.

CARE MINISTERS

Parishioners dedicated to assisting fellow parishioners at times of sickness or bereavement and to visiting the homebound. Contact the Parish Offices.

ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE CASSEROLE

PROGRAM

Casseroles are due on the second Wednesday of every month. Contact Julie about pans, recipes and drop-off point at 610-878-9121.

REGISTRATION

We welcome you to our area! Please phone the Parish Offices to schedule an appointment to register. Parish registration is required to schedule baptisms or marriages as well as to obtain certificates of eligibility for godparents and/or sponsors.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 12:45 PM. Call the Parish Offices to schedule.

BAPTISMAL INSTRUCTIONS

Second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Parish Offices Building. Both parents must take part. Call the Parish Offices to register.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Also by appointment.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Persons intending to marry must visit the priest six months in advance so that the proper preparation may be made.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND THE

EUCHARIST

The priest will gladly come to shut-ins with the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. Parishioners who are planning surgery should contact the priest to receive the Anointing of the Sick before the surgery.

PREPARING ADULTS TO RECEIVE

SACRAMENTS

Informal gatherings of prayer and instructions for adults who are interested in becoming one with us in our Catholic Faith, or who are already Catholic and wish to complete their Christian Initiation by receiving the Sacraments of Confirmation and / or Eucharist. For more information contact Theresa Gilmore.

EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN IN THE

FAITH

Children not attending the Parish School are educated in the faith through our Religious Education Program. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings during the school year, beginning in September. Contact Theresa Gilmore for details.

PARISH DEVOTIONS SACRAMENTS

OUTREACH

NEW RESIDENTS

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LITURGY

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, November 4, 2012 7:30 AM Mass – Carol Kelley 9:30 AM Mass – Gennaro Tarone 11:30 AM Mass – For our Benefactors and their Intentions Monday, November 5, 2012 8:00 AM Mass – Deceased Members of the Esposito & Mycek Families Tuesday, November 6, 2012 8:00 AM Mass – Barbara Gilligan Wednesday, November 7, 2012 8:00 AM Mass – Patricia Pasquarelli Thursday, November 8, 2012 8:00 AM Mass – Rose Ricard 10:15 AM School Mass - John Curran Friday, November 9, 2012 8:00 AM Mass – Lewis Woodland Saturday, November 10, 2012 8:00 AM Mass - Maria Medina 5:15 PM Mass – Ella & Jim Richardson

OFFERING FOR THE TABLE As a means to broaden the opportunities for special intentions for our parish, the bread and wine that will be used during the week at all of the Masses at Mother of Divine Providence can now be offered for a special intention. These intentions will be noted in the Parish Bulletin. To inquire about this oblation, please contact the Parish Office for details at 610-265-4178

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

We invite children in Grades Pre-Kindergarten through 2

nd to participate in the celebration of the Children’s

Liturgy of the Word at the 9:30 AM Mass each Sunday. We are grateful to the catechists who serve so willingly each week to share the Good News with our children.

STEWARDSHIP

SHARING TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION

Your sacrificial giving is greatly appreciated as we strive to maintain our parish facilities and services. God bless your generosity! The collection for 10/28/12 totaled $15,385.31 The collection for 10/30/11 totaled $15,338.77

SECOND COLLECTIONS NEXT WEEK

There will be a second collection next weekend, November 10

th and 11

th. It will be for the Parish

Fund.

SANCTUARY FUND We continue to maintain a wish list of items (vestments, linens and sanctuary appointments) which can be purchased in memory of deceased loved ones. Please call the Parish Offices for more information. Father Cioppi has just identified some specific vestments that are needed in the parish. Please contact the Parish Offices should you wish to find out the complete details of the wish list.

MDP MASS ENROLLMENTS

Mass is offered on the first Sunday of each month at Mother of Divine Providence Church for the intentions of our benefactors, including the intentions made through our Mass Enrollment program. Attractive white leatherette folders (including a photograph of our outdoor shrine of Mary, Mother of Divine Providence) are available at the Parish Offices. You may choose one of three enrollment periods (25 years, 50 years or a perpetual remembrance) with a donation of $25, $50, or $100. These Mass Enrollments and Folders are designed to honor the living, or to remember the dead. The proceeds realized from the Enrollment Program benefit our Building Fund.

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FROM OUR PASTOR

Dear Friends, The words of today’s reading from Deuteronomy form the prayer recited several times daily by devout Jewish believers. Therefore, Jesus Himself knew these words well and recited them often. In the Gospel, Jesus declares them to be the first commandment. Jesus then offers another commandment, so that love of God and love of neighbor become the rule of life for his disciples in every generation. As we approach Election Day, I ask all our parishioners to remember as I will that God alone is first and his commandments are great indeed. As a Disciple of Christ, I will ask myself what Jesus commands and hopefully my actions will identify me with what I profess within the Community of the Church. I pray that the Holy Spirit illumine our hearts and minds in the mystery of His great Love for us. Our Holy Year theme for the month of November is the Communion of Saints and prayers for the increase of priestly vocations from our parish for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. At our daily Mass we will pay special attention to the optional memorials of the saints, also, we will, as many times as possible celebrate the Mass for the Dead. We will remember at all our Masses the Departed written on your Commemoration envelopes throughout November. Also, on November 20, 2012, at 7:00 PM, we will begin a Holy Hour with Night Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood. Please remember in a special way, Daniel Arechabala, our seminarian, for perseverance, purity of heart and holiness. On Monday, November 5 at 7:00pm, we will be holding a Holy Hour for Religious Freedom with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Night Prayer. The Archbishop will be offering Mass in the Cathedral and we will join our prayers to his, to make this night a moment of prayer and remembrance. This week is a momentous one for us as Catholics as there are issues of great importance being decided. May the Holy Spirit illumine our hearts and minds as a Church united in faith and may the Mother of Divine Providence ever point us to the Way, the Truth and the Life! Amen.

With God’s peace, Father Cioppi

IN OUR PARISH

FATHER CHUCK’S CHALLENGE Dear Father Cioppi, On behalf of some of the poorest on earth, I am privileged to thank you and your generous parishioners for your extraordinary response to our recent appeal to benefit our poor in the mountains of Nicaragua. Every prayer and every dollar offered is very much appreciated by the Nicaraguans and by us, associated with Father Chuck’s Challenge. Your financial contributions have exceeded $10,300 (through the Church Collection and by mail). That amount will be doubled by a group associated with Food for the Poor. It will be applied to change the lives of many new homeless families! God who will not be outdone in generosity, you and your people have made sacrifices in His name. He will bless you now and forever – for indeed, Jesus said, “Whatever you do for the least of My brothers, you do for Me.” Prayerfully, and with great affection, Monsignor Francis X. Schmidt

NEW BEGINNINGS Come meet fellow single/widowed/divorced/separated adults. Hear lively speakers, engage in conversations and make new friends. New Beginnings is about helping men and women live a better life. This fall, our group will meet every third Thursday of the month, November 15, at 7:00 PM in McGrory Hall. Look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions or if interested in speaking, you can call Lauretta at 610-265-0655.

MDP YOUTH GROUP

The MDP Youth Group will be assisting with the 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday, November 4

th. Please join us for

some contemporary praise and worship songs as we celebrate Eucharist. Members of the Youth Group will be singing and reading at that Mass. The Youth Group is open to all 7

th through 12

th graders. New members

are welcome to join us that evening at 7 PM in church for additional music during Eucharistic Adoration. Then, at 7:30 PM, we move to the gym for games and faith sharing. There are 2 separate small groups for 7

th

to 8th grade and for high school students.

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MOTHER TERESA REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL $10,000 GIVEAWAY

The MTC $10,000 Giveaway is a raffle to be held at a casual social event at Mother Teresa School on December 1

st from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Tickets are

$100 a piece and only 400 will be sold. There will be 20 other prizes awarded, each worth a minimum value of $100. The seller of the winning raffle ticket will win $300 and there will be a sellers raffle worth $750 for anyone that sells 3 or more tickets. People can split a ticket and purchase with friends. The winner need not be present at the event to win, but the cost of the raffle does include the social. The event will be catered by Diane’s Deli and music and dancing, along with complimentary wine and beer will contribute to a fun evening. MTC parents will be selling tickets after all Masses the weekends of November 3

rd & 4

th and

November 10th & 11

th, or until all tickets are sold. Any

questions can be directed to Jayne Lloyd at 610-265-2323 ext. 207 or jayne.lloyd@mtcschool.org. Thanks for your support with our first school fundraiser.

MDP CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR & BAZAAR

BAKED GOODS DONATIONS – Please consider donating a baked good to this year’s Christmas Craft Fair and Bazaar. To sign up, please email Donna at dsgobrien@comcast.net, or add your name to the sign up board. Your sweet specialty would greatly be appreciated.

VOLUNTEERS – Can you believe there are only 3 weeks left until our 12

th Annual Christmas Craft Fair &

Bazaar? The day is such a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends while getting a jump start on your Christmas shopping. The parish event continues to grow every year drawing over 1,000 guests through the door. We need your help to assure a successful day. Please call or email Donna at 610-337-3814 or dsgobrien@comcast.net to volunteer to help. Many hands make light work. BOOKS, MOVIES & MUSIC BOOTH – This booth (formerly called the Media Booth) needs to be stocked. If you have new or used books, as well as DVDs, CDs, or computer games that you are no longer using, please consider donating them to the bazaar (no textbooks please). If you have any of these items published less than 20 years ago, and would like to donate them, please leave them in the rear of church after Mass next weekend only. We are very short on storage space, so this collection is for 1 weekend only. You may also consider dropping them off at school the day before the bazaar (11/16) between the hours of 10 AM to 1 PM.

“ONE OF A KIND BOOTH” - The Christmas Craft Fair and Bazaar is coming soon! Time to make your special craft for the “One of a Kind Booth”. All proceeds will go directly to the Parish. Items will be collected the first and second weekends in November, in the rear of the church. If you have any questions, please call Shirley McCuch at 610-525-3801. “THE PRIZE SHELVES ARE EMPTY!!!” – The Children’s Game booth organizers need to fill them. Donations of new or gently-used dolls and/or small cars/trucks would be much appreciated. If you have any of these items, please leave them clearly labeled in the back of church either of these weekends: November 3-4 or November 10-11.

MDP YOUNG ADULTS GROUP (Ages 20-39)

A great way to meet us is to come to one of our upcoming lunches. We meet once a month outside the back of the Church after 11:30 Mass to go to lunch. Upcoming dates are: November 4, December 2, January 6, February 3, and March 3. Our group has become a source of fellowship, service to MDP and the community, and great fun for all of us. Our group has a full spectrum of singles, married, and young families with events to accommodate all. To RSVP or if you have any questions, please contact Brandon Ritrovato at youngadults@mdpparish.com or check us out on Facebook at MDP Young Adults Group.

PARISH SERVICES

MDP SENIORS TO MEET Our next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, November 6

th at 11 A.M.

Our topic this month is on the “ABC’s of Medicare”. Our speaker will present

the changes and opportunities provided by Medicare and other supplemental insurances. Please join us for this informative meeting.

GRIEF AND THE HOLIDAYS With the holidays upon us, many who have experienced the death of a loved one are wondering how they will manage to get through the holidays. If you have this question about yourself, please join us in the Parish Offices on Thursday, November 8

th from 7

to 8:15 P.M. to learn some tricks of how to journey through the holidays when experiencing grief. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sister Veronica at 610-265-4178.

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ST JOHN’S CASSEROLE PROGRAM “Saint John’s Hospice seeks to be a community grounded in faith and service where homeless persons find dignity, respect, nourishment and opportunities for new beginnings.” Mission Statement for St. John’s Hospice. We help to make this Mission Statement a reality by our participation in the Casserole Program. Our next pick up date is Wednesday, November 14, 2012. If you have any questions, check the Out Reach section of our Church Bulletin.

PARISH FEAST TRIDUUM Next week we will have the Triduum to Mother of Divine Providence to prepare for the celebration of our parish feast. The prayers will be said after the 8 A.M. Mass on November 14, 15, and 16. Our feast will be celebrated at the 8 A.M. Mass on Saturday morning November 17

th with a solemn celebration at the 5:15

P.M. Mass on Saturday evening. Please join us in the Year of Faith to deepen our devotion to Our Lady under the title of Mother of Divine Providence.

WHAT HAVE YOU SEEN THIS WEEK?

The experience of our Mass with the Anointing of the Sick lingers in my mind. The beauty of it speaks volumes about our life together in faith. As I watched the people arrive there were those who could come on their own and those who needed assistance. Many married couples came. Couples who were married for 50, 60 years. They were assisting their spouse with a walker or in a wheelchair. All I could think of was -- that is what faithfulness looks like. Faithful love and service when one spouse is not able to care for him/herself. The struggle to experience independent living so that the couple can stay together. That is what faithfulness in marriage looks like. That is the “for better or worse, in sickness and in health”. I was not able to talk with each couple, so now I say to them – thank you for this wonderful lesson. Thank you for showing us what love looks like. Let us pray in gratitude for these wonderful people. What have you seen this week?

from the desk of Sister Veronica

UPCOMING MEETINGS

The Young Adults Group will gather on Sunday, November 4

th at 12:00 PM in the Vestibule of the

Church. The Legion of Mary will meet on Sunday, November 4

th at 12:30 PM in McGrory Hall.

The Youth Group will meet on Sunday, November 4th

at 7 PM in the Church for Adoration and then at 8 PM will go to gym for their meeting. Women’s Walk will be held on Monday, November 5th at 9:30 AM in the Parish Offices Building.

There will be a $10K Giveaway Meeting on Monday, November 5

th at 7 PM in the Parish Offices Building.

The Knights of Columbus will hold their Officers Meeting on Monday, November 5

th at 7 PM in McGrory

Hall. The Charismatic Prayer Group will meet on Monday, November 5

th at 7:30 PM in the Parish Offices

Building. MDP Seniors will meet on Tuesday, November 6

th at

11 AM in the Parish Offices Building. The Contemporary Guitar Group will meet on Tuesday, November 6th at 6:45 PM in the Parish Offices Building. The Food Addicts meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 6

th at 7 PM in McGrory Hall.

There will be a Christmas Craft Fair and Bazaar Meeting on Tuesday, November 6

th at 7:30 PM in the

Parish Offices Building. The Intercessory Prayer Group will meet on Wednesday, November 7

th at 9 AM in the Church.

There will be a Secret Santa Workshop Meeting on November 7

th at 7 PM in the Parish Offices Building.

Brownie Troop #764 will meet on Thursday, November 8

th at 5:30 PM in Providence Hall.

There will be a Home and School General Meeting on Thursday, November 8

th at 6:30 PM in Providence

Hall. The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will meet on Thursday, November 8th at 7 PM in McGrory Hall. The Choir will meet on Thursday, November 8

th at

7:30 PM in the Church for Rehearsal. There will be a Catechetical Workshop on Saturday, November 10

th at 8:30 AM in the Parish Center.

PRAYER FOR OUR MILITARY Lord, Jesus, Savior of the world and King of Peace, watch over our sons and daughters in the service of our Country especially:

Pvt. Sean Powell, Lt. Comm. Brian Connett, A1C Nathan Sheaffer, Capt. Tom Figgatt, David W. Bogle, Major Christopher Koebbe, M.D., Cpl. Gregory Greenaway, Lt. Col. Eric Grace, Sgt. David Michael Koch, A1C Aaron Stoner, 1

st Lieut. Adam

Bouvier, 2nd

Lieut. Troy (Bouvier) Gondela, Lieut. William Gondela, Lieut. Thomas Morgan, PFC Shannon Spencer Simpson, Sgt. Brian Simpson, Anthony Muro, Lance Corporal Kathryn Mannion, GySgt. Joseph Renner, Tech. Sgt. Amber Saienni, Master Sgt. Martin Saienni, A1C Tawnya Smyrk, Commander Carolyn McMonigle, 2

nd Lieut. Aaron

Oswald, Chief Petty Officer Russell Thompson, Capt. Terry Wilkin, Second Lieut. Peter Hamill. Protect them from the physical and moral dangers of military life. Keep them close to You and help them live the Commandments. Lord, Jesus, give them courage to serve their Country with honor and dignity.

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Be with them when they are in danger; strengthening them when they face hardships. And Lord, grant that, when their service is finished, they may return to us sound in mind, body and soul. In particular, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their fellow man and Country. Amen. You are invited to submit your loved one’s name to the Parish Offices or email Rosemarie DeRosa at rderosa@mdpparish.com.

SCHOOL NEWS

Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School

What a treat for the Middle School students! Mrs. Marietta Alibranti, visiting from Toronto, presented her research on Egyptian mummified remains. The students were excited by the pictures and artifacts that she brought along - everything needed to keep the students attentive. We are grateful to the Egan girls - Lexie (1

st) and Amelia

(K) – for sharing their grandmother with us. The Egyptian Mummy presentation took place on Tuesday 10/23 for students in grades 6 – 8.

The week concluded with another assembly for students in 1

st – 5

th grades.

Science Explorers offered an assembly brimming with engaging science experiments to excite curious minds. Our school will host the Science Explorers program on Monday afternoons from 3:15 – 4:30 PM. Teacher moderators will bring children together for a brief snack (brought from home) and then they will launch the hands-on experiments from 3:30 – 4:30 PM in the Science Lab. Look for more detailed information in subsequent weeks. We elected to run 3 sessions ($75.00 per session), each running for five weeks. Session topics include “Animals Nobody Likes,” “Energized,” and “Marvelous Machines.” They are described on the site: https://scienceexplorers.com/after-school-science-clubs/.

Thank you for registering for

the Giant Supermarkets’ “A+ School Rewards” program! If you

have not already done so, please designate our school via the Giant

website - www.giantfoodstores.com/aplus. Check the school website for other free ways to send

money and materials to our school, including:

Abitibi Paper Recycling Bins, Campbell’s Labels for Education, Target Department Store; Scrip program;

and Box Tops for Education.

Congratulations to Alexa Tarasca. Following

rigorous auditions for the Pennsylvania Ballet Company’s Nutcracker, Alexa made the cut! She will

be a soldier in the Nutcracker down in Center City

at The Academy of Music. As time gets closer, we will publish information so that anyone who is inclined

may attend one of the performances. Congratulations to Alexa and her supportive family on such a stellar

accomplishment.

Only 400 tickets will be sold, and when they’re gone … they’re gone! Order your ticket(s) now. Buy a ticket yourself, go halves with a friend, share a ticket with your book club, give family members an opportunity to participate. Here’s a message from Jayne Lloyd, Director of Development and Marketing:

"Only five weeks until the $10,000 Giveaway drawing and social event.

Tickets $100 a piece, only 400 sold.

$10,000 grand prize, 20 other prizes ($100 minimum value),

$300 to seller of grand prize ticket, and

Sellers’ raffle for anyone selling 3 or more tickets ($750 prize).

Ticket sales after all masses at STA and MDP start 11/3-4 weekend.

Ticket price includes Social on 12/1/12 when drawing will occur- food, music, dancing and complimentary beer and wine.

Winners need not be present to win.

Contact Jayne.Lloyd@MTCschool.org to order your tickets."

When you receive your (winning) ticket, please fill out with your contact information and your RSVP for the social event. Return the stub to school so that it may be entered in the drawing. Have a blessed week!

Mrs. Theresa Garvin, Principal

Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School

$10,000 Giveaway

12th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR AND BAZAAR Holiday Gazette

All parishioners and friends of MDP are invited to participate in the upcoming Christmas Craft Fair & Bazaar, to be held on Saturday, November 17th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the school. Plans for the bazaar have been underway for the past six months to provide something for everyone. Over 120 spots have been sold to crafters who will offer an exciting array of items to those getting a head start on their Christmas shopping. There are many new crafters attending this year, as well as those returning from previous bazaars. Ready and waiting for early bird shoppers, booths staffed by our own parishioners will also be available that day. Included in our special parish booths will be the Tombola Booth and the Books, Movies and Music Booth. The Tombola Booth will feature baskets filled with themed items, while the latter will offer gently used books, CDs and DVDs for your very own home entertainment pleasure. Stop by and pick up some family friendly films or CDs for a enjoyable evening at home.

For both children and adults, Santa will make a special visit from the North Pole. Bring your camera and take a picture if you’d like, and as an added bonus, a very special

elf will be passing out candy canes to all good boys and girls. You can see Santa between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. You may also look forward to the return of the Children’s Game Booth providing entertainment for all kids. The One of a Kind Booth will return to the line-up. It will feature an assortment of hand-made items made and donated by our own parishioners. So many of our talented parishioners have offered their time to help stock this booth, we are most grateful.

Don’t forget about those Chance Books that were sent out recently to all parishioners. The chances list prizes ranging from $50.00 to $500.00. The drawing will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday. Have you sent yours back yet? They may also be dropped off at the Chance Booth at the bazaar. Our Café will again provide us with breakfast,

lunch and snacks. Volunteers have been working overtime to provide attendees a large variety from which to choose. For breakfast, you can choose from donuts or bagels to go with your coffee, tea or juice. In addition to meatball sandwiches, tomato pie, chili, hot dogs and pork sandwiches at lunch time, the Café will sell pasta salad, tossed salads, pierogies and other tasty fare. This year we’re asking for your support. If you

are able to donate a needed food item, please log on to www.perfectpotluck.com to sign up. A list and all other related information is

provided on the site. The coordinator’s last name is Obrien and the password is MDP (both are case sensitive). The ever popular Baked Goods Booth will feature a variety of baked goods that our generous parishioners donate. Please consider donating your specialty. Your help is integral to the success of this booth. Look for all new parish booth signs this year. They are red with white lettering and poinsettia graphics on them. Hopefully this will better help you identify our parish run booths. As in the past, all proceeds from this event will benefit our entire parish. If you are interested in helping set up, clean up or volunteer at a booth, or if you have any other questions, please contact Donna at 610-337-3814 or dsgobrien@comcast.net. Your help is vital to the success of this event.

SEE YOU AT THE BAZAAR, AND HAPPY SHOPPING!

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CATECHETICAL FORMATION

PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION

Our Celebration of the Saints on the October 24

th was wonderful as catechists

and students dressed as their favorite saint. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha the first Native American to be canonized was among our visitors.

If you have children who are in public school and have not had any formal religious education, please contact Theresa Gilmore as soon as possible.

BLESSING OF STUDENTS PREPARING FOR

RECONCILIATION AND COMMUNION Parents who were unable to attend the Evening of Enrichment for Reconciliation are reminded that the alternate date is November 5

th at St. Teresa of Avila at

6:30 PM in church. Please return your signed form to Theresa Gilmore following the gathering.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION An Evening of Enrichment for parents of Confirmation candidates (students in grade 6 and older) will be held on Tuesday, November 13

th at 7:00 PM in Providence

Hall. Father Stephen McCarthy will be our speaker. At least one parent must attend. Important information will be distributed following Father’s presentation. If you have a child in private Catholic School, please contact Theresa Gilmore so that we have materials for you.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION

PREPARING ADULTS TO RECEIVE THE

SACRAMENTS We are looking for a parishioner who speaks Chinese to assist an adult in our RCIA process. If you are able to help us please contact Theresa at 610-

337-2173 for more information.

from the desk of Theresa Gilmore, DRE

AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR St. Mary Church in Conshohocken will hold their Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, November 11

th from

12 noon to 6 PM in the Church Hall. This traditional social event is a source of great food, (kielbasa & sauerkraut, galombki, halushki, babkas, chrusciki, hotdogs, etc.), live music, dancing, silent auction, games of chance and fun for all ages. All are welcome to come and join in the festivities.

MIRACULOUS MEDAL

The Shrine of the Miraculous Medal is having their annual Solemn Novena November 12

th to the 20

th.

For times of Prayers, Masses andBenediction please call 215-848-1010 or visit website at www.MiraculousMedal.org.

SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO SEMINARY

PERMANENT DIACONATE DIVISION If you are a man in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia considering a call to Holy Orders as a Permanent Deacon, please plan on attending an information night in Vianney Hall Lounge, St. Charles Seminary at 7 PM on Thursday, November 15

th. Married men must

attend with their wives. Pre-registration is required. If you wish preliminary information concerning the norms for admissions or to register, contact the Permanent Diaconate Division at diaconate@scs.edu or 610-664-2213.

TRIVIA AT ARCHBISHOP CARROLL

Join us for Team Trivia at Archbishop Carroll High School on Friday, November 16

th. Doors open at 6:30

PM; Trivia starts at 7:30 PM. Cost is $150 per table of 8. Price includes beer, soda, water, light snacks, desserts, and entertainment. For more information, please emal Dee Bilotta at deedless@bilottas.com or Joanne Coughlan at jcoughlan@jcarroll.org.

SCHEDULES FOR LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Sunday, November 11, 2012 9:30 AM Mass – Katie Ferry

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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Saturday, November 10, 2012 5:15 PM Mass - L. Cristinzio, M. Cristinzio, S. DeFrancesco, F. Donovan, R. Fajardo, J. Marx, T. McCuch, F. Moffa Sunday, November 11, 2012 7:30 AM Mass – S. Angelucci, G. DeFusco, B. Dugary, D. Dy, D. Pedlow, S. Strahle, R. White 9:30 AM Mass – E. Bogle, P. Hawk, M. Hood, D. O’Brien, A. O’Hara, T. Shine, H. Trainor, A. Yates 11:30 AM Mass – J. Garrity, A. Garrity, S. Guminski, T. McLaughlin, L. McGroarty, R. Sheetz, D. Shine, A. Urben

Cantors Saturday, November 10, 2012 5:15 PM Mass – A. Burgher Sunday, November 11, 2012 11:30 AM Mass – M. Cooper

Lectors

Saturday, November 10, 2012 5:15 PM Mass – LA. Reilly, M. Sullivan Sunday, November 11, 2012 7:30 AM Mass – C. Medina, J. McCabe 9:30 AM Mass – S. Wildemann, R. Scannapieco 11:30 AM Mass – V. Limongelli, M. Pedano

Altar Servers

Monday, November 5, 2012 8:00 AM Mass – C. Anderson, B. Kilroy Tuesday, November 6, 2012 8:00 AM Mass – C. Anderson, B. Kilroy Wednesday, November 7, 2012 8:00 AM Mass – C. Anderson, B. Kilroy Thursday, November 8, 2012 8:00 AM Mass – AJ. Gardiner, B. Kilroy Friday, November 9, 2012 8:00 AM Mass – B. Kilroy, N. Spingler Saturday, November 10, 2012 8:00 AM – AJ. Gardiner, T. Gibbons 5:15 PM Mass – S. Cristinzio, M. DeFrancesco, B. Donovan Sunday, November 11, 2012 7:30 AM Mass – C. Krouse, R. Medina, L. Pedlow 9:30 AM Mass – D. Craig, AJ. Tiglao, JT. Tiglao 11:30 AM Mass– A. Acchione, C. Fichera, J. Mangan, L. Nigro

Altar Society Cleaning Team

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 C. Hill, S. McCuch, J. Montgomery

Altar Society Linen Preparation Sunday, November 11, 2012 J. Panaccio

Scrip Sellers Monday, November 5, 2012 – 3 - 3:30 PM J. Nigro Tuesday, November 6, 2012 – 8:15 – 8:45 AM P. Swope Wednesday, November 7, 2012 – 3 – 3:30 PM P. Campbell Thursday, November 8, 2012 – 8:15 – 8:45 AM K. Bristowe Friday, November 9, 2012 – 11:30 – 12 Noon E. D’Achille Saturday, November 10, 2012 5:15 PM Mass – D. Groth, D. Mulgrew Sunday, November 11, 2012 7:30 AM Mass – S. Dugary 9:30 AM Mass – TBD 11:30 AM Mass – J. Nigro

SCRIP NEWS

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Register your Pathmark PERKS Card and every time you shop with your card, Pathmark will contribute 1% of your purchase amount to our organization. Register Your Pathmark PERKS Card online at eScrip.com/Pathmark or call 1 800 931-6258 Call Mariann Bevenour (Scrip Coordinator) at 610-265-4178, ex 105 or email mbevenour@mdpparish.com to leave a message or place an order.

Sale Hours: Monday and Wednesday in School lobby 3:00 – 3:30 Tuesday and Thursday in School lobby 8:15 – 8:45 Friday in School lobby 11:30 – 12:00 Every weekend before and after all weekend masses. If you cannot make these hours feel free to go online to www.shopwithscrip.com