ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 136 SAXER AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064

610-543-0848 (FAX) 610-604-0283 www.sfaparish.org contactsfaparish@sfaparish.org

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL ~ 610-543-0546

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR WEEKEND ASSISTANT IN RESIDENCE IN RESIDENCE Rev. Matthew J. Tralies Rev. J. A. Grant Rev. Joseph J. Meehan Rev. Henry J. McKee

Deacon W. Timothy Baxter Deacon James Kane

Eighteenth Sunday in ordinary time

Sunday, August 2, 2020

7:30AM Kathleen Mullin

9:30AM Kelly Allen (21st Anniversary)

11:30AM John Foster Dunwoody

Monday, August 3, 2020

8:00AM Pasqual Spadea

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

8:00AM John Candelori, Jr. (1st Anniversary)

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

8:00AM Alexander McGrath

ADORATION

Thursday, August 6, 2020

8:00AM Marguerite DiMattia

Friday, August 7, 2020

8:00AM Antonino Romano

Saturday, August 8, 2020

8:00AM Antonio Spadea

4:00PM For the People of the Parish

Sunday, August 9, 2020

7:30AM Kathleen Mullin

9:30AM Betty McCarron

11:30AM Eileen Adams

†REMEMBER ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DIED†

Especially, Colin Murtaugh May they rest in God’s peace

and May their families be comforted.

MEMORIAL FOR AUGUST 2020

BREAD ~ Anna De Virgiliis

WINE~ Dan and Ann Boyle

THE SANCTUARY CANDLE

This candle burns to remind us of the sacramental

presence of Jesus Christ. If you wish to have the

Sanctuary Candle burn for a week in memory of a

loved one, or for the Special Intention of a loved one, you

can make arrangements by calling or mailing your request to

the rectory. Offering of $20 is requested.

TO CONTACT FR. MATT:

Please feel free to contact Fr. Matt with any questions or

comments through email: frtralies@gmail.com. You can

always call the rectory at 610-543-0848 ext 126. Thank you!

a message from our parochial Administrator

We are blessed to announce that Sister Jennifer Maria

O’Neill, IHM will profess her first vows on August 8, 2020.

Sister Jennifer Maria is from Springfield, PA, where she

attended St. Francis of Assisi School and Cardinal O’Hara

High School. She studied Music Therapy at Immaculata

University, earning her BMUS in 2014. It was there that she

met and started discerning with the Sisters, Servants of the

Immaculate Heart of Mary. Before entering religious life,

Sister Jennifer worked as a Recreational Director and

Musician at an assisted living dementia care unit. She

entered the Postulate on September 8, 2017, and was

received into the congregation and began her novitiate on

August 10, 2018. This past year, she was blessed to have

been a part of the local community of IHM Sisters at St.

David's Parish while she did her student teaching in the 5th

grade at Queen of Angels School! She is THRILLED to be

making her first vows, and is grateful for all of your prayers

and support! Due to COVID regulations, her public

profession of vows will be limited to immediate family and

those sisters integral to her formation process. She hopes to

celebrate with the parish, her family, and her friends when

we're all back to normal! This August, after professing her

vows, Sister Jennifer will be sent to her first mission, St.

Joseph Convent in Downingtown, PA, where she will teach

fourth grade at St. Joseph School. Well-wishes and

congratulations can be sent to St. Joseph Convent 336

Manor Avenue Downingtown, PA 19335

HELP WANTED

St. Francis of Assisi Preschool Program is looking for

a Teacher Assistant for our After School Program:

Monday – Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm.

For Details please contact Mrs. Anne O’Connell at

aoconnell@sfaschool.com.

MASS CARDS

During this current COVID situation, the rectory remains

closed. Staff is only in the rectory limited days/hours as of

now. Announced Masses and unannounced Masses can be

obtained by emailing Joan Curtis at

sfabulletin@hotmail.com or leaving a voicemail message on

610-543-0848 ext 110. Please leave the date you wish to

obtain, (no more than a year in advance) and the name of the

recipient of the Mass. We will do our best to accommodate

your date request. Mass stipend: $10. We are happy to mail

them to you or to the family or you may pick them up

outside the office when they are prepared. Thank you for

your understanding.

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Catholic Charities Appeal 2020

“Giving Hope To All”

Thank You to all who have given to support the Catholic

Charities Appeal and ask those who have not given yet to

consider making a difference for all those in need in the

Greater Philadelphia Area.

Visit www.catholiccharitiesappeal.org to make a Donation

today!

BREAKING OPEN THE WORD 19

th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 9th, 2020

1 Kings 19: 9a, 11-13a

Today’s readings speak of humanity’s direct encounters with

God. The First Reading describes Elijah’s encounter with

God on Mount Horeb. Elijah knew God’s presence in the

“Tiny whispering sound.” Recall the times God spoke to you

in a tiny whisper. What were His messages to you?

Romans 9: 1-5

In the Second reading, Paul pours out his concern about the

Jews rejecting Christ, who, Paul believes, has been given to

them by God because they are the chosen people. They got it

all but they don’t get it! We who sit in the pews, equipped

with our salvation, are hereby warned. How do you find this

to be a warning for you?

Matthew 14: 22-33

Consider the story of Peter walking on the water in today’s

Gospel. What does this tell you about Peter? Have you or

would you ever do something comparable?

The Corner

Brought to you by your Evangelization Team “Curiosity about God and His dreams for us and the world

can be incredibly invigorating. It transforms the way we see

ourselves, other people, creation, society, and indeed God.”

~ Matthew Kelly “I Heard God Laugh”

HOPE IN CHRIST:

SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR ADDICTIONS

Seeking solace and spiritual support in the journey towards

recovery? Many local parishes are offering ways to experience

Christ’s extended hand of love and mercy in your time of need.

Find Catholic resources for addiction for you or your loved one at

www.archphila.org/hope

Also available for support is Faith-based drug rehab website:

www.AddictionCenter.com/Treatment/Faith-Based-Drug-and-

Alcohol-Rehab

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK

5 y/o Lily Crudele Jenna Tumelty

Baby Abigail Whelan Nathan Bannon Ashley Ferkler

Michael Farley Baby Arthur LeTourneau Vincent Nowroozi

Shiloh Cronck Caroline Ferry Evan Farrington

Timothy Duke Dominic Rosini Lexi Cable

Meghan Rauchut Amy Faulls Marjorie Silli

Isabella Carullo Carrie Serrano Bill Seavey

Mag Post Robby Wonder Bill Colgan

Betty Pote Susan Marcantonio James Fox

Rich Buckley Doreen Grafstrom Monique Carpenter

Marty Meenan Marie Brown Kara Thompson

Bridget McHugh Stephen Spence Jack Valvardi

Steven Little Peg Donohue Jackie McPeake

Anna Rokos Richard Gildea Mary Lou Gildea

Jeannie Brattini Billy Carroll Ed Trombley

Bob Iatesta Phyllis Dunn Violet McGeever

Patrick Byrne Thomas Nolan Neil Bohley

Harry Feindt Ryan Montgomery Christopher Biddle

Thomas Doyle Robert Busch Rob McCullough

Kathy Fritz Jim McDonnell Dan Lorenz

Kenneth M. Siebert Jeannette Siebert Shealyn Mencel

Stephen Marchini Cynthia Fries Henry Gray

Rita O’Donnell Dolores Spicer Anne McGlone

Frank Canavan Joy Van Berg Maureen Kirlin

Beth McCarron Mary Benedetti Bob Steele

William Teste Janet Doherty Jon Grady

Erin McCarthy Dawn Marley Danny Hynes

Doris O’Hara Brian Griffin Beverly Scarani

Thomas Moran Mike Capozzoli Carol Naughton

Eddie Meyers Megan Amis Elmer Schneider

Maria DiGiacinto Ray Kenney Cathy Baj

Marie O’Brien Joe McNicholas Madelyn McBride

Daniel McTague Tom Tucker Catherine Lindsay If you have someone you would like prayed for, OR have removed from

prayer list, please email Joan Curtis at sfabulletin@hotmail.com or call

the Rectory at 610-543-0848. Thank you for your prayers.

THE THREE PARISH BOOK CLUB

The Three Parish Book Club will have its next meeting on

September 23 at 7:00 p.m. either at Holy Cross Church or via

Zoom. All are welcome to attend for conversation and

refreshments. At the September meeting we will be choosing

books for the upcoming year. For more information, please contact

Joy Van Berg at 610 328-2095 or at joyvanberg@gmail.com.

Summer

At Home in Mitford

by Jan Karon

September

The Holy Souls: Viva Padre Pio

by Fr. Alessio Parente OFM Cap.

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God Bless All Who Serve Our Country

Davidson Cox ~ Skip Turner ~ Kevin Geiger ~ Jon Hylton

Connor Lyons ~ Michael McGarvey ~ Steven Ramoni

Mike Froeter ~Daniel McLee~ Bill McDermott

Dan Marchini ~ James McDonald ~ Timothy McCans

Patrick J. Ryan, Jr. ~ Anthony Del Vecchio

Sean Sweeney ~ Michael Jones ~ Peter Quinn

Shane Donnelly ~ Rick Kern, Jr. ~ Cale Amador

Timothy Drabyak ~ Daniel McGonigal

James M. Ketler, Jr ~ Jonathan Butterfield

Shawn McConaghy ~ Colin Butler ~ Liam Golden

John-Michael Bartivic ~ Joseph Spence

Nicholas & Stephen Peranteau ~ Jesse and Chase Stewart

Matthew Kauffman ~ Christopher Baxter

Thomas Cresta ~ Michael Armellini ~ Vincent Jones Let us pray for those who SERVE and PROTECT…

All-powerful and ever-living God, when Abraham left his

native land and departed from his people, You kept him safe

through all his journeys. Protect these soldiers. Be their

constant companion and their strength in battle, their refuge in

every adversity. Guide them, O Lord that they may return

home in safety. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

MAIN LINE SINGLES DINNER CLUB (AGES 52-66)

Catholic men & women are cordially invited to join "The

Main Line Singles Dinner Club" to share common interests

& dine together twice a month. Our next scheduled event is

(Sun) Aug 9, 5:15pm, an Outdoor Restaurant Event @ Xolo

Tacos located @ 14 N. Merion Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA.

19010. More info call Barb (610) 896-6542. Catholic men

are encouraged to participate

3 PART WEBINAR SERIES ON DOMESTIC

VIOLENCE is being hosted by the Archdiocese of

Philadelphia’s Office for Life and Family. Registration for

each session is required. All sessions are FREE of charge.

Part I: What is domestics violence? Tuesday, August 4,

11AM. Includes: myths and facts. Defining domestic

violence and understanding the dynamics. Resources for

assistance. Register at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN U-

WXiIrqTd2YMY98pqUU9w.

Part 2: How does domestic violence affect children:

Tuesday, August 11, 11AM. Prevalence of children

witnessing domestic violence. Effects on developmental

stages. Special considerations during COVID-19. Register

at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN

aQAW9dcHTgaRtnmiamLxsQ .

Part 3: Understanding teen dating violence (for

caregivers): Tuesday, August 18, 11AM. Understanding

the prevalence and dynamics. Strategies for helping teens

who experience teen dating violence. Legal resources.

Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN

w381WoBhS0ugF3QOxUTWTg.

RETROUVAILLE: REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN

YOUR MARRIAGE Tens of thousands of couples have

healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced

Retro-vy). If you know anyone who could benefit from this

program, please pass this on. Couples learn to build

communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides

help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. The next

program begins the weekend of August 14 - 16 at the

Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information,

or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-

766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly

confidential.

JOIN US FOR OUR SFA 50TH

YEAR REUNION!

Friday, November 27 from 6-9pm, at O’Connell’s Tavern,

on Saxer Avenue in Springfield, Pa. RSVP by October 1st.

Mary Gene (Conboy) Woods: marygenewoods@yahoo.com,

Nancy (Jacquette) Groux: mainlinenancy@aol.com. or

Tom Manning: manning608@comcast.net.

HELP WANTED: St. Thomas Monastery, Long-Term Care

Facility of the Augustinian Friars, located on the campus of

Villanova University, is looking for a per diem Front Desk

Receptionist. Responsibilities include greeting visitors,

answering phones and assisting the Friars with minor

requests. Looking for someone to work on Tuesdays and

Thursdays, 2PM – 7PM and Saturdays, 9AM – 2 PM, and

share filling in for other co-workers at times. Background

History Check performed upon application. Position pays

minimum wage and requires the purchase of an annual

parking pass of $30.00, if needed. Email Lynn Walsh,

Office Manager at lynn.walsh@villanova.edu.

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MEDITATION FOR THE DAY "Avoid worrying, then, about anything else for your

children except whatever may contribute to bringing them

up virtuously. For the rest, having entrusted them to God,

try to see what His will for them is, to help them along

the path in life He has chosen for them. Never be afraid of

relying too much on Him, but rather seek always to

increase your trust more and more, for this is the most

pleasing homage you can pay Him and it will be the

measure of the graces you will receive. Little or much

will be given you according as you have expected little or

much." —St. Claude De La Columbiere 3-175