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St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church 1229 E Lancaster Ave., Rosemont, PA 19010

www.stthomasofvillanova.org

Office Telephone: 610-525-4801 Preschool: 610-525-7554

Fax: 610-525-6041

A Stewardship Community - Sharing our Time, Talent and Treasure

Pastoral Staff: Fr. Joseph L. Narog, O.S.A. Pastor #210 pastor@stvparish.org Fr. Arthur D. Johnson, O.S.A. Parochial Vicar #206 pv@stvparish.org Deacon Donald DiCarlo, Jr. donald_dicarlo@verizon.net #610-585-2060 In residence: Fr. Allan D. Fitzgerald, O.S.A. allan.fitzgerald@gmail.com Karen Farley Business Manager #202 bizmgr@stvparish.org Don Giannella Director of Music Don.giannella@villanova.edu Patricia Greenhalgh

Director of Weddings #217 weddings@stvparish.org Mary Kurek Dir. Of St. Thomas Preschool stv.maryshouse1@gmail.com Jeanmarie Lorello Administrative Assistant #208 admin@stvparish.org Mary Kate McCauley Parish Nurse #209 nurse@stvparish.org Anne Murphy #205 Dir. of Christian Service service@stvparish.org Alice Obarski Director of Liturgy #203 liturgy@stvparish.org Tara Penza #204 Director of Religious Education rel.ed@stvparish.org Kathy Roethlein

Administrative Assistant #200 office@stvparish.org

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION

Matrimony: Please call the Parish Center to make arrangements to meet with a parish priest at least 8 months prior to the wedding date. Reconciliation: Saturday after the 9:00am Liturgy in Rosemont Chapel, First Fridays after 12:05 Mass or call the Parish Center to make an appointment. Anointing of the Sick: We are happy to offer many support services to the sick and homebound. Visits are made by the Pastoral Staff and Eucharistic Ministers to homes and hospital care facilities. Call the Parish Center to make arrangements. Baptism: Baptisms are celebrated each month, except during Lent. Call the Parish Center to make arrangements and to receive materials.

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER / SUNDAY

OF DIVINE MERCY APRIL 12, 2015

MASS SCHEDULE

Villanova Church Sunday: 7:30am,10:30am, 7:00pm Rosemont Chapel Saturday: 9:00am Vigil Mass: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am

Daily Mass: Mon–Fri: 12:05pm Legal Holiday Mass: 9:00am

PARISH CENTER SCHEDULE MONDAY — FRIDAY:

9:00am - 4:30pm The Parish Center is closed from

12:00pm-1:00pm: Monday--Friday

Divine Mercy Sunday

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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER / SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY

APRIL 12, 2015

Once again, Happy Easter! We can continue to use that greeting because the Easter Season, as I noted last week, lasts for 50 days; it concludes this year on Sunday, May 24

th – the Solemnity of Pentecost. And, even

though Lent has finished, we don’t forget our theme of the Sacraments, “the treasures of our faith.” We’ll have many reminders during this Season. In fact, by the time you read this, 86 children will have been confirmed at the Villanova Church on Saturday, April 11

th by the Most Reverend Michael J. Fitzgerald, Auxiliary Bishop of

Philadelphia. Congratulations to our boys & girls, their sponsors, and families! Thank you to their catechists! In addition, several RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) candidates will be brought into full communion in the Catholic Church at the 10:30am Mass, next Sunday, April 19

th in the Villanova Church. And, at

all the Masses, we will have a witness talk from Anne Burns, who was baptized, along with her two sons Joseph and Henry, at the Easter Vigil in 2013. She’ll be sharing the meaning of the sacraments in her life and that of her family. Finally, looking ahead, we’ll be celebrating First Holy Communion, with over 50 of our boys and girls, during the month of May at the following weekend liturgies: May 2

nd (5pm, Rosemont); May 3

rd (10:30am, Villanova); May

10th (9am, Rosemont); May 10

th (10:30am, Villanova); and May 17

th (9am, Rosemont).

Flowing from the joyous nature of the Easter Season and the Sacraments, we’ll have other opportunities to come together and celebrate. I’d like to highlight a couple. One is the Annual Guest Speaker Event in the Villanova Church, next Monday, April 20

th, at 7pm in the Villanova Church (as you know by now, rescheduled from

March); be prepared to be inspired & moved by Jim Ziolkowski. And the other is a presentation on “The Catholic Traditions of Brewing Beer,” by Michael E. Hennessy, CSP in the Rosemont Auditorium on Friday, April 24

th at 7pm.

An RSVP is required for this one, so that we can plan for refreshments and snacks. Please see this bulletin for more information on these – and the many other events planned. Certainly, last, but not least, I’d like to thank everyone who assisted with our beautiful Holy Week, Triduum, and Easter liturgies & services! This includes all those involved in serving, music, and preparation of the environment; there’s a lot of behind the scenes work. If you attended at the Villanova Church, you may have noticed that the sound was particularly clear. This is because Villanova University Campus Ministry and the Parish funded an upgrade of the sound system a couple weeks ago. The portion that involved installing new choir mics was from a donation in memory of Deni Zodda, who appreciated our music ministry – as so many of us do. Also, starting this Monday, April 13

th, for about 3 weeks, the Villanova Church’s air circulation units will be

refurbished and all ductwork & registers cleaned. This is part of the Parish and University’s ongoing effort to upgrade the Church’s air conditioning. A Blessed Easter Season! Fr. Joe

Stewardship Thought for the

Week “The community of believers was of one heart and mind and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own.” Acts 4:32 All that we are and all they we have is a gift from God! Think of your family, your friends, your talents and abilities — these are all gifts from God. We aren’t really owners of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has blessed us with.

Thank you for your generosity for the following weekends: April 28 and 29, 2015: Number of Envelopes 351 Envelope Amount $17,705.00 Loose Cash: $2,155.00 Electronic Offerings: $1,462.88 Other $230.00 Total $21,552.88 10% Tithe $2,155.29 Income for March 30, 2014 $19,667.20 Easter Sunday, 2015: Number of Envelopes 614 Envelope Amount $69,720.00 Loose Cash: $7,302.00 Electronic Offerings: $1,217.88 Total $78,239.88 10% Tithe $7,823.99 Income for Easter, 2014 $61,295.00

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Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish,

Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish and

the Center for Worship & Spirituality

at Villanova University

Welcome: Jim Ziolkowski

Speaking on

FAITH AND SERVICE

Rescheduled for Monday, April 20th at

7:00PM

St. Thomas of Villanova Church

As you know by now, Villanova began its NCAA Tournament run on Thursday, March 19

th – the same

time we originally had Jim Ziolkowski scheduled to speak. Being a college basketball fan himself and wanting people to enjoy the game – and still hear his story, Jim graciously decided to postpone his talk. We’re grateful that he now plans to be with us on the evening of April 20

th; now all the more reason to come

out and give him a warm welcome! In the meantime, as I’ve recommended before, do yourself a favor and check out Jim’s National Bestseller and NY Times Bestselling Education Book, Walk in Their Shoes: Can One Person Change the World? I couldn’t put it down; a truly riveting and inspiring read! Copies also will be available that evening. Learn more, as well, about Jim and his efforts at the website: www.buildOn.org Fr. Joe

St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Preschool NOW ENROLLING!

St. Thomas of Villanova Preschool is now accepting applications for the

2015 - 2016 school year.

You can access more Information by either going to our

website or calling our school at 610.525.7554

Feel free to make an appointment to visit with our Director:

Ms. Mary Kurek

Come to our Open House Monday, April 20th through Friday, April 24th

9:00am — 11:00am

Visit us on the web at www.stvpreschool.org

HOLY BREW: Trappists, Monks, and The Catholic Traditions of Brewing Beer Trappist monks, both in history and today, brew some of the world’s greatest and most sought after beer. So why to the Church’s most ascetic monks — men who trace their roots to Saint Benedict’s sixth century rule — product such great beer? In holy Brew: Trappist Monks and the Catholic Traditions of brewing Beer, we will together explore…. — What monasticism is — Who the Trappists are — Why the beer they brew is unique and cherished — The value of monastic spirituality today

FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH - 7:00pm IN THE Rosemont Auditorium

Please join us for an informative and fun evening. Must be 21 or older to attend. Please RSVP to

office@stvparish.org by April 21st.

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Schedule of Events for the week of: April 12, 2015

Recitation of the Rosary after the daily Liturgy.

Monday, April 13, 2015 Golden Living 10:10AM Art Class - PC1 11:00AM Food Addicts in Recovery - Café 7:00PM Pastoral Council Meeting - PC1 7:00PM IHN WEEK Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Bible Study - PC2 10:00AM Staff Meeting 1:00PM SFC Mentors 2:15PM Bible Study - PC2 7:00PM Genasis Bells - Cafe 7:00PM IHN WEEK Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Food Addicts in Recovery - Café 9:30AM Exercise - Aud 10:00AM No Religious Education Program Women’s Lecture Series - Aud 7:00PM IHN WEEK Thursday, April 16, 2015 Rosemont Presbyterian Village Mass 9:00AM Walking with Purpose - Aud 9:00AM Walking with Purpose - Aud 7:00PM IHN WEEK Friday, April 17, 2015 Mom’s Group Movie Night in Aud 6:00PM IHN WEEK Saturday, April 18, 2015 IHN WEEK Sunday, April 19, 2015 St. Francis Inn 9:00AM No Religious Education Program Rosemont Village Eucharistic Prayer Service 10:30AM Reception of Candidates into Full Communion 10:30AM IHN MOVES OUT

Mon., April 13th Easter Weekday; St. Martin I 12:05PM-RMCH Tues., April 14th Easter Weekday 12:05PM-RMCH John & Margaret Gallagher Wed., April 15th Easter Weekday 12:05PM-RMCH Josefina Mimo-Goizueta Thurs., April 16th Easter Weekday 12:05PM-RMCH Richard W. Balentine, Jr. - Simeone

Family Fri., April 17th Easter Weekday 12:05PM-RMCH Sat., April 18th Easter Weekday 9:00AM-RMCH In Thanksgiving to SS Michael & Raphael 5:00PM-RMCH Christopher McGinnis - Neumer Family Sun., April 19th THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30AM-VNCH For the Parishioners of St. Thomas 9:00AM-RMCH Jeanne Grace Jacobs - Dolores Figueroa Verdeau 10:30AM-VNCH Adeline Minutella - Minutella Family

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-39; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:17-33; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48

“Masses in Interpreted American Sign Language”

We have an American Sign Language Interpreter at the 9:00am Mass in the Rosemont Chapel on the Second and Fourth Sunday of each month. The interpreter will be here

on April 26, 2015.

Catholic Relief Services

Our community changed lived this Lent, And CRS Rice Bowl wants to say THANK YOU!! If you still have not returned your Rice Bowl, please convert your money to a check made payable to St. Thomas of Villanova and with “CRS Rice Bowl” on the memo line. Thank you.

Calling All Men!

Please join us for our next Men’s Gathering this Thursday, April 16

th, beginning with a Communion

Service in the Rosemont Chapel at 6:30am. This will be followed by fellowship and a guest speaker in the Auditorium. We’ll warmly welcome Dr. Anna Moreland, an Associate Professor in Villanova University’s Department of Humanities and a parishioner of St. Thomas, who will talk with us about Pope Francis. As always, stay for what you can and feel free to invite a friend from the parish – or otherwise!

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We extend a warm welcome to the newest members of our parish: Catherine Honohan of Rosemont Nicholas Pizzo of Bryn Mawr Remember those in need of our prayers, especially: Julia Barlow, Katherine Breck, Mary Ann Dadourian, Bob Ellison, Jack Geraghty, Patricia Ann Harley, Bridget Kelly, Joseph Maiorana, Madeleine O’Callaghan, Julia Boland Paparella, and Annie Sears.

Please pray for our soldiers assigned in Afghanistan and in other parts of the world. Please also pray for the

soldiers who are returning from their assignments, especially the wounded soldiers.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE PRAYERLINE The parish prayerline is waiting for your prayer request. This week call Mary Ann Barrow at 610-525-4164 or email stv1964@verizon.net to activate the parish prayerline. Two parish teams are available for your special intentions. PROJECT HOPE This is a transportation ministry for our Parish. If you need a ride to your medical appointments or to food shop this week, please call Ann Von Herstenberg at 610-525-6026. Please give at least 3 days notice. DINNERS TO THE DOORSTEP This ministry is for parish families who are in crisis or for parish couples welcoming a new baby. Homemade dinners are delivered. Two parish coordinators keep a list of volunteers who are called as needed. If you are in need of this delicious community support, please call Maria Gunn at 610-291-7205. ST. FRANCIS INN We are forming a parish work group to serve the midday meal at the St. Francis Inn in Kensington on Sunday, April 19th. The Inn tries to meet the immediate daily needs of the poor and homeless people they serve with food, clothing and hospitality. This ministry is open to anyone 16 years or older. For more information and to sign up, contact our parish coordinator, Sheila Holst at 610-659-5828 or hagan1126@verizon.net. FEED THE HUNGRY MINISTRY Feed the Hungry Ministry will be serving dinner on Saturday night, May 2, 2015 at the Life Center in Upper Darby. Your food donations are greatly appreciated. If you can prepare a meatloaf, potatoes, vegetable, salad, dessert and deliver it to the Steele’s home in Villanova on May 2nd, contact Dennis Steele at steelecreativity@gmail.com or call Denise at 484-343-4473.

WELCOME VISITORS Thank you for worshiping with us today. If you are visiting our beautiful church or chapel, please know you are most welcome! If you have questions or are interested in joining our parish community, please call the parish office at 610-525-4801.

Cradles to Crayons team is needed to roll up their sleeves and work at the Giving Factory at 30 Clipper Road, Conshohocken, PA On Tuesday, April 21 — 6:00-8:00pm

We will sort clothing, clean and repair toys, prepare gift bags for needy children all over the Delaware

Valley. Middle school students and older are welcome.

RSVP to: Cheryl Gibson at 8gibson@comcast.net

ST. THOMAS OF VILANOVA PARISH

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Women of St. Thomas of Villanova Parish

Celebrate the Easter Season with TV Journalist and Book Author

LuAnn Cahn

As she

SHARES HER SECRET TO FINDING

NEW CHALLENGES IN LIFE

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15th - 7:00pm

Rosemont Auditorium Going through the same motion week after week? Looking for your next adventure in Life? Then be sure not to miss this Emmy Award Winner. Cahn is the author of an inspirational memoir I DARE ME. Come hear how Cahn, an NBC News Reporter, took on a new “dare” every day for a year and how those little steps led her to a new career path as a Director of Career Services at Temple University School of Media and Communications. This thoughtful provoking talk will be followed by a wine and cheese social. Bring a friend! Please RSVP to Kathy at office@stvparish.org or call 610-525-4801.

Theology on Tap will conclude on Tuesday, April 14th at 7:30pm at Flip and Bailey’s (900 Conestoga Road, Bryn Mawr).

Our talk, “Technology and Spirituality” will be given by Dr. Chris Barnett, Professor of Theology and Religious Studies, at Villanova University. Theology on Tap is a speaker series designed for young adults, 21 and older, to meet others and explore topics of faith in a relaxed, social environment. Free food is always served. This will be the final event of this season. Be sure not to miss it!

The parable of the Sower Mark 4:8

“But some seeds fell in good soil, and

the plants sprouted, grew and bore grain.”

The STV Family Life Committee Invites you to

Parent Talk Wednesday, May 20th at 7:00pm

Rosemont Auditorium

Growing Givers: How Cultivating a Culture of Community Service Can Help Our Kids Succeed Dr. Miltenberger’s talk will connect the dots between current social science research, leadership and the practice of community service for our children and families. Lauren Miltenberger, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Public Administration at Villanova University. Dr. Miltenberger teaches courses in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public & Nonprofit Human Resources, and Policy Analysis. She is currently working on a research project investigating innovative collaborations and partnerships between the nonprofit sector and the government. Dr. Miltenberger earned her Ph.D. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy from the University of Delaware. Prior to joining the faculty at Villanova University, Dr. Miltenberger held executive leadership positions in the nonprofit sector. Lauren has been a parishioner of St. Thomas of Villanova since 2002 and lives in Rosemont with her husband, Scott, and her two children, Ali and Kyle.

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THE HONICKMAN MINISTRY

NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Every Wednesday at 10:15am, a group of parishioners carpool to the Honickman Learning Center and Comcast Technology Labs in North Philadelphia. Honickman provides adult basic literacy classes, GED classes and mentoring. We are in need of mentors to work with adults who need help with basic reading and math. You would leave the Parish Center at 10:15am and return by 1:30pm. Your ministry will be life changing for your students and for you. Please call or email Parish Coordinator, Fran Johannes at fran.johannes@gmail.com or 610-220-2766 or Anne Murphy at the Parish Center at service@stvparish.org. Consider going with our parish team next Wednesday to “shadow” our volunteers. For more information on this Project H.O.M.E. Education Center go to www.projecthome.org and click on Education.

Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish

celebrates the wedding of

Catherine Ford Corrigan

and

Gerald Robert Buday

Saturday, April 18, 2015 — 3:30 PM

Villanova Church

All parishioners welcome!

Saint Rita of Cascia High School Chicago, Illinois

March 24, 2015 Dear Fr. Joe and Friends at St. Thomas of Villanova: Thank you so much for welcoming me to your parish community. As soon as I arrived and was welcomed by your staff, I knew I was at a special place. Your welcome and graciousness to me were beyond compare. Thanks so much to Fr. Joe and the entire parish staff for all the behind the scenes work to make our mission a great success. The Sacraments are truly the treasures of our faith and it was a pleasure to journey through them with you. May we continue to use the Sacraments to help us become closer to Jesus, ourselves and each other. Thanks too for the generous response to the collection for The Raymond and Mildred McCarthy Financial Aid Fund. The collection totaled $12,606.35. This will help many needy students at St. Rita of Cascia High School. I know my parents are smiling down from heaven! May God bless you all and I hope our paths will cross again sometime in the future! Sincerely in Christ, Rev. Thomas R. McCarthy, O.S.A.

Are YOU going to the World Meeting of Families?

Help us plan for this exciting event by taking our quick Online survey about how you are getting to the

World Meeting of Families! Please visit worldmeeting2015.org on our Transportation page to take the survey.

You are invited to a Brown Bag Lunch on Thursday, May 7th at 12:45pm in the

Rosemont Auditorium

Topic: Greener Partners and the Role of Community Supported Agriculture in Strengthening the Local Food System and our Region’s Health Greener Partners is a regional nonprofit whose mission is to create healthy communities through food, farms and education. Greener Partners’ Executive Director, Meg MacCurtin, and Co-Founder and Director of Agriculture, Amy Johnson, will discuss the Community Supported Agriculture movement — its history, growth and role in creating a vibrant and sustainable regional food system. Come learn about the benefits of local food, not only for your own health, but also for the health of our environment and our communities.

Bring your lunch! Drinks and dessert will be provided.

Please join us!!

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES

APPEAL

Giving Hope 2015

Please Give Generously!

Fund Raising Event For Cabrini Mission Corps

“Love through Service” Sponsored by the

Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Place: Cabrini College Mansion Date: Friday, April 17th - 5:00pm-7:30pm Open Bar with heavy appetizers For more information: www.CabriniMissionCorps.org and/or Sr. Grace Waters, MSC, 610-971-0821

SHOP FOR A CAUSE WITH TEN THOUSAND

VILLAGES AND CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015

Purchase unique fair trade gifts for Mothers’ Day, Confirmation, First Communion and Graduation. Participating Stores: Ardmore - 32 Parking Plaza, Ste. 104 King of Prussia - Court of King of Prussia, Suite 2098 15% of proceeds from your purchase will go to the CRS Fair Trade Fund to benefit artisans and farmers oversees. For more information: csfairtrade.org/ten-thousand-villages fairtrade@crs.org

Archbishop Carroll CAFE —Monte Carlo Night Saturday April 25, 2015 6:30-10:00pm

Live auction, gift baskets and Monte Carlo games pre sale tickets $25 at the door $30

Questions café@jcarroll.org tickets call 610-688-7610

RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND TO HELP….. MARRIAGE STRESS

The Retrouvaille Marriage Program offers help for struggling marriages. Tens of thousands of couples have successfully saved their marriages by attending a Retrouvaille weekend and the six post sessions that follow it. Retrouvaille is a French word meaning rediscovery (pronounced re-tro-vi with a long i). This Catholic program offers tools to help couples rediscover a loving married relationship. It consists of a weekend experience combined with follow-up sessions emphasizing communication between a husband and wife. The program is NOT marriage counseling or a sensitivity group. The next Retrouvaille will be held at Malvern Retreat House on April 17-19. Contact: HelpOurMarriage.com or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are confidential.

Archbishop Carroll Theater Society will be performing "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" from April 9 through April 12. Come out and show your support to the many parishioners who are taking part in this terrific show! For more information, visit www.jcarroll.org/campus-life/activities-clubs/archbishop-carroll-theater-society-

Thank you, Parishioners and Youth Group,

for your generous response of time, talent

and treasure to help to stock the food

Pantry at St. Cyprian’s parish in

West Philadelphia.

Blessed Teresa of Calcutta said….

“Few burdens are heavy when everybody lifts”.