Parish Staff

Rev. T. Christopher Redcay, Pastor

Rev. Arul Amalraj, O. Praem, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Kevin P. McCabe, Resident

Rev. Dennis O’Donnell, Sunday Assistant

Deacon Louis Libbi, Permanent Deacon Deacon Brandon Artman, Transitional Deacon

Ms. Patricia O’Donnell, Principal

Sister Eileen Tiernan, IHM, DRE

Mrs. Katey Engel, Liturgical Music Director

Mr. Daniel Milani, Director of Adult Faith Formation

Contact Information Office: 610-647-2345 Fax: 610-647-4997

School: 610-644-5797 PREP: 610-296-8899

Music Ministry: 610-647-2345 Ext. 245

Liturgy Schedule

Daily 6:30AM & 9:00AM

Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM

Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM,

10:30AM, 12:00 Noon

Reconciliation

Saturday: 3:30PM - 4:30PM

St. Patrick Catholic Church 126 Woodland Avenue Malvern, PA 19355

www.stpatrickmalvern.org

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Week of May 28, 2017

The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of

Mary Frances Litzelman

The Blessed Mother Candle burns in memory of

Charlotte Cappelli

The St. Joseph Candle burns in memory of

Charles J. Chiccino William Walsh, Jr.

An Ordination Celebration

There will be a parish celebration

on Saturday, June 10th

at the 5:00 PM Mass.

Fr. Brian Connolly who was ordained

to the Priesthood on May 20

will be the celebrant and homilist.

Following the Mass we will gather for a

reception in the Parish Center to celebrate

with Fr. Brian and his family.

If you plan to attend the reception on June 10th, please

contact the parish office at 610-647-2345. �

MEMORIAL DAY MASS

9:00AM

Join us to honor all those who have

died serving our country….

We are a grateful Nation

Memorial Day…a day to remember and give thanks

Not too long ago I saw a sign which read: Home of the free,

because of the Brave! Pray for our troops

Many of you may have also seen this phrase. As we celebrate this Memorial Day weekend we are reminded that we celebrate much more than the unofficial welcome of summer. We observe a traditional observance that began with the May 5, 1868 proclamation of General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic: The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit. On May 30, 1868, the first Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day, was observed when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington

National Cemetery.

At this time in our nation’s history, this civic holiday is especially important, as many of our young men and women continue to defend our freedom. Their bravery and their selflessness should be remembered with a moment of prayer; a prayer of thanksgiving for the freedom that we share; a prayer of petition asking the Lord’s protection for those who protect us. We are blessed that we can come before the Lord in freedom, to express our faith, to share in the Eucharist, to celebrate our oneness with Christ. We should also pause for a moment in prayer to remember those, whose lives were lost in the battle for our freedom.

No matter what title we may use, the unofficial start of summer, Decoration Day or Memorial Day, we must, indeed,

remember, give thanks and celebrate the brave who have enabled us to live in the land of the free.

May God Bless our Troops and all of us! Father Redcay

MAY 28, 2017� 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER �

BAPTISM If you have questions about having your

child Baptized at St. Patrick’s

call the Office at 610-647-2345.

Because of the

Memorial Day Holiday,

we will not have

Adoration on Monday

May 29.

Volunteers from St. Patrick Parish will be serving the meal at St. Teresa’s Soup

Kitchen in Norristown on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Our last date

for the soup kitchen will be June 28. Volunteers leave our church parking lot at 8AM & return to Malvern by 11:30AM. Thank you for your continued support. If you have any

questions, please call Ann at 610-389-0667.

JUNE 3-4 Lectors Extraordinary Minsters Altar Servers

5:00 PM

S. Anderson A. Koroly

B. King B. King

B. Burlington K. Burlington

7:30AM

D. Blaum M. Moran

B. Eisenhardt C. Pompeo

R. Curley L. Anderson

9:00AM

B. Coneghan M. Dudas

A. Gunn MA. Charlton

M. Boland M. Boland

10:30AM

D. Gorman J. Mancini

V. Chandler MB. Damico

S. Bramwell S. Gorman

12:00 Noon

N. Libbi K. McClatchy

A. D’Antonio J. D’Antonio

J. Doherty M. Chelius

Twenty-four Hours with the Lord…. Friday June 16th - Saturday, June 17th

Pope Francis has invited every parish around the world to open

its doors for 24 hours to be with the Lord so that the faithful

might encounter Jesus Christ anew in Eucharistic Adoration.

It is intended to be a time of reflection and prayer and a chance to

rediscover; or perhaps discover for the first time, the great mercy

at the heart of the Catholic Faith.

At St. Patrick Parish we will begin these

24 hours at the 9:00AM Mass on Friday

morning, June 16. The Mass will be

followed by 23 hours of Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament.

We will pray, in communion with all of the Saints, asking the

Lord, “make our hearts like yours .”

Summer Office Hours

beginning June 12 through September 1

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The office will close on Monday, May 29 and will

reopen at 8AM on Tuesday, May 30.

Summer Daily Mass Schedule�Beginning June 12

th the daily Mass

schedule will be Monday through Saturday

9:00 AM (no 6:30 AM)

Consecration of our Homes and Families Weekend of June 24-25

Make you home a place where our Lord and His Mother are honored; and peace and

blessings abound.

In honor of the Feasts of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate heart of Mary, our

Parish community will be invited to participate in the holy experience of the consecration of our homes and families.

Together we will bless and sanctify images of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary during Mass. Each family will be

invited to enthrone those images in their homes.

Manna Bag Collection!

Manna Bags will be distributed at all the

Masses the weekend of June 17-18 to be

filled and returned the following

weekend, June 24-25.

Suggested canned food items include:

beef stew, tuna fish, fruit, vegetables, pasta, soups

and pork & beans.

Thank you for your generous support for people in

emergency situations.

To Everything there is a Season....

“a time to be loved” God bless all engaged couples preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony.

“a time to be born” May God Bless all our children and their parents especially Noah Francis

Morrissey who was baptized at. St. Patrick Parish on May 21, 2017.

“ a time to be healed” Chrissy Brown, Eric Alessandroni, Erin Beatty, Carole Bergen, Rich Beston, Luke Birkhead, Mary Brown,

Richard Brown, Dominic Bryan, Ann Burke, Gina Butcher, Andrew Butler, Edith Callahan, Thomas Callahan, Joanne Calvarese, Matthew Campione, Dottie Cappelli, Sue Castaldi, Dolores Christmas, Audrey Clarke, Sarah Clarke, Tom Connors, Michael Cox, Paul Cox, Kenneth Davis, Alicia Dellario, Eve DelSoldo, Frances Desilets, Sue Dieter, Frank DiPetro, Patrick Donahue, Dolores Nerisa Eachus, Stephanie Elko, Bill Feathers, Theresa Anne Finnegan, Larry Fogerty, Allie Fusco, Joseph Gallagher, Catherine Gannon, Stephanie Gemmell, Edie Gitlan, Michael Golas, Kara Marie Granger, Cara Grim, Dave Guilin, Jane Hanna, Karen Hastings, John Hendricks, Margaret Hendricks, Josh Heron, Mary Huhtenan, Elizabeth Kelly, Patricia Kundert, Amanda Emigh-Layton, Steven Leiden, Albert E. Leonard, Kate Makowka, Traves Mattingly, Wayne Mazzie, Kevin McGillian, Liam McGuire, Richard Mott, Dennis O’Brien, Aaron

O’Laughlin, Tim O’Laughlin, Laurann Elizabeth Paquier, Dauna Ross-Paquier, Josephine Pellicano, Pat Pettine, Matthew Emerson Rice, William A. Ross, Patricia Rossiter, Michael Sands, Gina Schiavo, Ethan Joshua Schwartz, Liam Shields, Ed Siwula, George Smith, Roberta Smith, Anne Squire, Aya Rock Stryker, Chris Valvano, Eleanor Vyskocil, Walter Wagner, Karen Walsh, Gerald Wary, Donna Weininger, Lisa Wilson, Evelyn Wright, Rita Yeost.

“a time to die�” Please remember in your prayers all our deceased benefactors, parishioners, relatives, friends especially

Inez Terry, Raymond Campli, Jr., James Hanlon, Sr. and Carl J. Nugent. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord.

MAY 28, 2017� 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER �

COLLECTION REPORT Sunday, May 21, 2017:$20,854. Thank you for your generosity

Online Giving Option At St. Patrick Parish, we offer the option of making your Sunday contribution electronically through direct transfer from your designated checking account. Visit our website

(www.stpatrickmalvern.org) choose “Resources” on the home page, go to “Parish forms” to download an electronic donation form. Return to Parish Office or drop in the collection basket.

Men's Gospel Reflection Every Thursday 7:10 AM

Gather each Thursday for discussion and fellowship as we look at the upcoming Sun-day readings. The meetings take place at

Matt Devine’s Office 70 East Swedesford Road, Suite 201 Malvern.

Call Tony Celentano for details: 610-613-1188 Matrimony: A calling to forgive!

“Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to

look to the future with hope.” Retrouvaille offers a welcoming and loving

space to couples who have been living with the misery of a failing marriage. Retrouvaille offers hope: hope that it is not

too late, hope of a different and better marriage. Retrouvaille helps couples to show each other mercy

through the opportunities it provides to listen, to forgive, to be reconciled and to move into their futures believing that God loves them and with His help and their efforts, their marriages can be healed and restored. Retrouvaille

provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. Our next weekend will be held in August. For more in-fo, or to register for one of our weekends, visit our web site

at: www.HelpOurMarriage.com call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230.

Be sure to visit our parish website for up-to-date information about St. Patrick Parish. ~

www.stpatrickmalvern.org.

Your help is needed�The Mother Teresa home in Norristown

provides a much needed summer camp to so many deserving kids! �

We kindly ask for your dona�ons of:�crayons, colored pencils, paper, construc�on

paper, any cra�s, snacks, freezer pops & juice boxes.�Please place your dona�ons in the designated box in the

church ves�bule by Wednesday, May 31st! Any ques�ons, contact Joanne 610�647�2345�

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We appreciate any help you can give and for all you do!�St. Patrick’s Outreach Commi6ee�

CYO FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION is open!

Cross Country K-8, Field Hockey 5-8, Flag Football

3-4, Football 5-8. All levels welcome! Go to

www.hometeamsonline.com/stpatrickscyo

to register. Players must be parishioners.

You're invited

St Patrick's Pro-Life Committee Mary Jo Christof - speaker

Sidewalk Counseling Wednesday June 7th at 7pm St. Patrick's school library

contact Deacon Lou for more information�

Moms R.O.C.K! ~ (Raising our Catholic Kids)

Join us to connect with other mothers in our St. Patrick Parish community who like to share faith, joys, & the challenges of motherhood with other moms in our parish! For more information con-

tact Hillary at hilbygnt@hotmail.com

SAINT PATRICK SCRIP PROGRAM SHOPPING THE EASY WAY!!

When you purchase from the Scrip Program, St. Patrick Church benefits we

receive a percentage of your purchase through the program. For more information

contact the Parish Office 610-647-2345.

St. Patrick School offers a Catholic Education for students Pre-K 3 to Grade 8. It is an environment in which our faith is taught and lived in bright, spacious classrooms and state of

the art facilities We have room for Little Learners with Big Potential

Our multifaceted Pre-K program (3 and 4 year old's) enables children to explore and develop their talents on every level, while building a strong foundation for kindergarten success. We provide a supportive, faith-based environment where children will learn confidence, develop

core capabilities, spark curiosity and ignite a life-long love of learning.

For more information about our school or to plan a visit contact Brendan at bheron@saintpatrickmalvern.org

ST. JOHN CASSEROLES

Each month St. Patrick Parish provides Casseroles for St. John’s Hospice.

Saint John’s was created as an outreach ministry to serve and assist the poor and homeless in the community. Saint John’s continues to provide crucial, life-sustaining services with dignity, respect & compassion to homeless men in Philadelphia. Casserole containers will be available in the narthex

of the Church this weekend. The casseroles should be

returned to the freezer on the 2nd floor by June 11th.

Please use the elevator to go to the 2nd floor where the freezer is

located. Thank you for your generosity.

PARISH RELIGIOUS EDCUCATION PROGRAM (PREP) REGISTRATION 2017-18

Any family registered in our parish whose children attend public or non-Catholic private schools are re-minded to register their children in our Parish Reli-gious Education Program. If your children have al-ready been attending our PREP classes, please look for the re-registration forms that are being mailed to you. If you are a new family, we ask you to please contact our office at 610-296-8899 to request registration forms. The new student registration forms may also be downloaded from the PREP page on our website: www.stpatrickmalvern.org/faith-formation/prep/ Children who are in 1st grade public school need to be enrolled also in our 1st grade PREP. We also offer pre-K/kindergarten on Sunday mornings.

FRIENDS OF MARY

Friends of Mary will meet on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 7 PM

in the school library.

This will be the last gathering as we will not be meeting in June or July.

All are invited to join us as we call upon the gentle intercession of Our Lady.

For information or to request prayers, please contact Anne 610-513-6529 or Kathy 610-716-7097.

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord!

MAY 28, 2017� 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER�

Sunday Volunteers Needed:

For many years Minnie Dwyer and her adult chil-

dren have volunteered to “straighten up” the church

after the last Mass at our parish. However, with her

daughter’s recent move away from the area, Minnie

has asked to step aside from “her duties”.

Now we are seeking others to assist us on Sunday

afternoons, immediately after the 12:00 Mass.

The responsibilities are quite simple:

• Remove all of the music sheets that were used

for the weekend as well as any trash left in the pews and cry

room, straighten the missals and music issues in the book slot

on the pew and lift the kneelers for the cleaners to sweep.

If you are willing to assist us (even once a month), please contact

the parish office 610-647-2345

Tutoring at Camilla Hall

Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of

Mary (IHM) who are certified, experi-

enced educators are offering tutoring

and social support for students in Pri-

mary Grades through 12th grade in a

variety of subject areas. For information call

610-386-2120 or email: ch@camillahall.org

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT INITIATIVE

In an ongoing effort to help our parish & community the St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus have an initiative called the Knights Employment Support Program. This program is intended to support the adult members of our parish who are seeking employment. The program is conducted by volunteer Knights who will help with resume and profile writing, networking advice & support. They will help with interviewing tips, offer negotiation suggestions & general job seeking guidance. Contact Mike McGinn- 847-651-5148 mcginn4@comcast.net.

Young Adults of Chester County: 'Science and the Church'

Join us this Wednesday May 31, for a talk on how the moral teachings of the Church apply to developments in health care and the life sciences. The speaker will be John Brehany, an ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center. We will meet at SS Peter and Paul at 7:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you. For more information check www.cyacc.org or follow us on Facebook.

IHM Nun Run�Join us on June 3, 2017 for the IHM Nun Run, a 5K run/walk at Villa Maria House of Studies, Immaculata, PA which is across the street from Immaculata University. Start time is 8:30 am. Proceeds benefit Camilla Hall, the retirement home for the aged and in-firmed Sisters of IHM. Registration information: www.ihmnunrun.org, May 30th is the last day to register. No race day registrations.

ST. PATRICK PARISH� � MAY 28, 2017� 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER�

Gi� of Days: Spirituality & Aging Retreat�June 6 � 8 (mid�week) �

Marianist Family Retreat Center�Cape May Point, NJ 08212�

This retreat (intended for those 55+) will explore the mystery of aging and God’s desire for our spiritual fulfillment and development. This retreat will consist of input, quiet personal "me, prayer rituals, Mass and small group sharing.�Cost: $125 per person (includes program, lodging & meals)�Sign up online at www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609�884�3829 for more informa"on.�

Saint Agnes Nurses Center�233 W. Gay Street�

Lawrence Kelly Hall�West Chester PA 19380�

Founded in 1999, the Saint Agnes Nurses Cen-

ter provides basic medical a5en"on and prima-

ry care services to low income and uninsured

residents of the greater West Chester, Pennsylvania area.

Founded, staffed, and led by nurses, we are commi5ed to

nurturing the physical and emo"onal health of our pa"ents

and respec"ng the sanc"ty of life. Belief that healthcare is a

basic human right inspires and directs our efforts. �

Clinic Hours: Wednesday 4:00pm � 6pm�

Saturday 10:00 am � 12:00 pm��

The Nurse Center is looking for volunteer Nurse Prac""oners,

Nurses, & Medical Interpreters (Spanish) who would be able

to give 2 hours once a month for this much�needed work. If

you are interested in volunteering, please contact Terry at

berkmanct@aol.com. �

Students from Immaculata University are helping raise funds for a women’s shelter started by an alumna in Bolivia. The Emilia Wojtyla Shelter Bolivia trans-forms the lives of abused women and

children by providing safety and support, instilling them with a sense of purpose, and empowering them. To donate: ewsbolivia.org or for information contact katherine@ewsbolivia.org.�

Siloam's 18th Annual Charity Golf Outing, Auction and Dinner will be held on Monday, June 5th at the Llanerch Country Club in Havertown, Pa. Win a new Audi with a hole-in-one. Siloam is the only organization in the Delaware Valley area providing integrative

mind-body-spirit service to people impacted by HIV/AIDS. Siloam was founded in 1995 by Fr. Don Reilly OSA and Sister Bernadette Kinniry RSM.

Please contact Tom Rosser at 610-789-1578, 610-888-

0762, tpross1947@gmail.com, or www.siloamwellness.org for more details.

Leadership Camps offered at Malvern Prep

This exciting new experience for boys entering 6th-9th grades in the fall of 2017 offers young men the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, grow in virtue, cultivate toughness & courage, &

develop as young men for others all while having a great time. Through team & individual challenges, young men will grow intel-lectually, physically, spiritually, & socially. We are offering two sessions of Leadership Camp this year: Session 1 is June 12th-

15th, Session Two is July 10th-13th and July 17th-20th. All days are 9:00am-3:00pm at Malvern Prep. For more info & to register please visit:

http://malvernsummerprograms.com/ or contact Alex Haynie with questions at

ahaynie@malvernprep.org

All are invited.�Join us in a Mass for those suffering from addiction.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

3640 Sckuylkill Road, Spring City Saturday, June 3, 2017—12:00 Noon

Celebrant: Rev. Charles O’Hara

Addiction has touched far too many families and taken far too many of our loved ones. Join us that we may draw strength from one another in the power of our faith.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.

Philippians 4:13