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TENTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

JUNE 9, 2013

A note from Fr. Joe

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve had a chance to write a note. I’m sorry about that, but I was away on vacation for 8 days and we’ve had special solemnities every Sunday. Hopefully you noticed that we included related prayers and thoughts for those. Anyway, here we are – the 10

th Sunday in Ordinary Time. As our new

deacon, Don DiCarlo, noted though, in the homily at his Mass of Thanksgiving, it really is in the everyday that we most often encounter our God – as long as we keep our eyes and hearts open. There has been a lot to see and experience in recent days. I wanted to share some of that with you. First of all, we congratulate Deacon Don, once again, on his ordination, as well as his wife Denise and their children – Justin, Erica, and Tori! Last weekend was a beautiful celebration at the Cathedral on Saturday and the Rosemont Chapel on Sunday. And I’m happy to announce that Don officially has been assigned to St. Thomas of Villanova as a permanent deacon. We look forward to his continued service in the parish! On a sadder note, Peggy Law of our Parish Staff lost her father, Edward Randow, on Thursday, May 23

rd.

Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Fr. Art and I were able to join them, along with many members of the staff, in celebrating the funeral liturgy in New Jersey last week. And, in other staff-related news, we’re entering a time of transition. Peggy will be leaving us in July. We welcome Jeanmarie Lorello, who will be taking over Peggy’s Administrative Assistant position – and Sr. Brigid Cannon, RSM will be joining us during the summer, as Sr. Anne Marie prepares to retire from her position as Pastoral Visitor to the Sick & Homebound. We’re blessed to have four such wonderful women and the time to ensure an orderly succession. Needless to say, however, Peggy and Sr. Anne Marie will be greatly missed. On a personal note, I deeply appreciate all that they’ve done for the parish – and me, and who they are as individuals. They radiate compassion, warmth, and positive energy. As a plaque on my desk declares, “The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” I’ll have to remember that on Peggy’s and Sr. Anne Marie’s last day with us in the office! In the coming weeks, we’ll be sure to share more with you about Jeanmarie and Sr. Brigid. Finally, if you haven’t had a chance to check out the new landscaping between the Rosemont Chapel and the Parish Center, please do so. Thanks to Brendan Gibbons, a parishioner, and his company for doing such a great job! We hope to have work done on the rest of the property, as time and treasure permit. Happy Ordinary Time! Fr. Joe

Thank you for your generosity for the weekend of June 1 and 2, 2013: Number of Envelopes 276 Envelope Amount $15,793.00 Loose Cash $1,035.00 Electronic Offerings $1,277.88 Other $35.00 Total $18,130.88 10% Tithe $1,813.09 Income for June 11, 2012 $20,679.55

Stewardship Thought for the Week “And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep”. (Luke 7:13) This verse is a great reminder that the Stewardship life-style is one of service, putting God first and to “love one another”. Unfortunately today, many people have “passion” for activities they enjoy - their job and off-work activities. Many times our “passion” to excel is at the expense of someone else. Maybe we need to focus on a little less passion for our individual concerns and a lot more compassion for others.

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Schedule of Events for the week of: June 9, 2013 Recitation of the Rosary after the daily Liturgy.

Monday, June 10, 2013 Golden Living Ministry 10:30AM No Art Class Food Addicts in Recovery - Café 7:00PM IHN WEEK Tuesday, June 11, 2013 IHN WEEK Wednesday, June 12, 2013 No Exercise Class Honickman Ministry 10:15AM Walking With Purpose - Aud 7:00PM IHN WEEK Thursday, June 13, 2013 CRS Meeting in Aud 6:00PM IHN WEEK Friday, June 14, 2013 IHN WEEK Saturday, June 15, 2013 IHN WEEK Sunday, June 16, 2013 Liturgy of Hours (Part 3) - RMCH 10:00AM Rosemont Presbyterian Prayer Service 10:30AM Baptism-VNCH 10:30AM Baptism-VNCH 12:00PM IHN MOVES OUT

Mon., June 10th Weekday 12:05PM-RMCH Gregg Mervine Tues., June 11th Saint Barnabas 12:05PM-RMCH Wilson Akers - Jack Geraghty Wed., June 12th Weekday 12:05PM-RMCH Marie Williams - Tom & Anne Seidner Thurs., June 13th Saint Anthony of Padua 12:05PM-RMCH Margaret & Martin McKeone - Anne & Jim Hennessy Fri., June 14th Weekday 12:05PM-RMCH Dr. Charles Mauriello - Family Sat., June 15th Weekday 9:00AM-RMCH Alice McCullough (1st Anniversary) -

Carol Grace 5:00PM-RMCH Antonette Chiacchiere - Family Sun., June 16th Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30AM-VNCH Father’s Day Tridiuum 9:00AM-RMCH Father’s Day Tridiuum 10:30AM-VNCH Father’s Day Tridiuum

“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 June 23, 2013.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Monday: 2 Cor 1:1-7; Mt 4:1-12 Tuesday: Acts 11:21b-26, 13:1-3; Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Cor 3:15—4:1, 3-6; Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 5:27-32 Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21; Mt 5:33-37 Sunday: 2 Sm 12:7-10, 13; Gal 3:16, 19-21; Lk 7:36—8:3 or 7:36-50

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS IN 2013

At the request of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Bishops are sponsoring a one-time special collection in each diocese. The primary purpose of this collection is to benefit the victims of the recent tornado in Oklahoma. On the weekend of June 8 and 9, 2013, our 10% tithe will be given to this special collection. If you wish to remit an additional donation, please note on the check, payable to St. Thomas of Villanova, that it is for the 2013 Storms and Disasters collection. Thank you for your generosity.

Calling All Men!

Guys – please plan on coming to our final Men’s Gathering, before the summer, on Thursday, June 20

th.

We’ll celebrate Mass in the Rosemont Chapel at 6:30am, in memory of our brother Dan Schultz, whose first anniversary of passing is on the 22

nd. Then we’ll head down to the

Auditorium for some refreshments, fellowship, and an opportunity to reflect on the year. Our gatherings will resume on the third Thursday of September, the 19

th. As always,

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: Elizabeth DiDomenico & Family of Paoli Steven & Alexandra Vitale & Family of Rosemont Congratulations to the newly Baptized members of our parish: Jude Thomas, son of Brian and Deanna Galloway Murphy Springfield, daughter of Patrick & Elizabeth Hughes Resting in Peace: Mr. Paul Young Remember those in need of our prayers, especially: Julia Barlow, Thomas A. Boland, Rita Burns, Frances Carr, Catherine Casey, Peggy Caulfield, Mary Ann Dadourian, Frannie DeMarco, Bob Ellison, Jack Geraghty, Theresa Green, Brendan Glynn, Patricia Ann Harley, Bridget Kelly, Garrett P. McAleer (baby), Rita O’Connor, Eugene Prisco, Alice Rogers, and Michael Seeds

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

especially Major Shawn Williams, U.S.M.C., who is currently serving in Afghanistan.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE

PRAYERLINE The parish prayerline is waiting for your prayer request. This week call Mary Ann Barrow at 610-525-4164 or email mabstv@verizon.net to activate the parish pray-erline. 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 Anne 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 Sarah Breck at 610-975-0444. ST. FRANCIS INN We are forming a parish work group to serve the midday meal at the St. Francis Inn in Kensington on Sunday, June 16th. 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 coordinators, Ruth and Joe Reeder at 610-662-2055 or

villanovaruth@aol.com. FEED THE HUNGRY MINISTRY Feed the Hungry Ministry will be serving dinner on Saturday night, July 6th, 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 July 6th, contact Dennis Steele at steele-creativity@gmail.com or call Denise at 484-343-4473.

Father’s Day Triduum

Father’s Day Cards for the Tridiuum of Masses For Fathers

June 16, 17 and 18, 2013 are available after Mass in the

Villanova Church and the Rosemont Chapel

and during the week in the Parish Center Office.

If you wish to have your Husband, Father,

Grandfather, Uncle, Brother, Friend, or Other Person (Living or Deceased), included in our Father’s Day Book, which will be kept in the Rosemont Chapel

during the three days of the Triduum, please return the outside envelope with the name or names

of your loves ones to the Parish Center.

ST. THOMAS MONASTERY NEWS St. Thomas Monastery, Long-Term Care Facility of the Augustinian Friars, is looking for a per diem Front Desk Receptionist. Primary responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering phones and assisting the Friars with simple requests. Hours available are Monday and Wednesday, 9:00am-3:00pm, Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm and every other Sunday. The Monastery is an organization separate from the University. Email Lynn Walsh, Office Manager at lynn.walsh@villanova.edu or call 610-519-3019.

Men's Gospel Reflection Group

Join in fellowship with other men in our weekly Gospel Reflection Group held every Thursday

morning in the Parish Center. Start time is 6:30am and ending by 7:30 AM. For additional information

contact Kraig Null at (610) 733-3585 or krnull62@gmail.com.

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CYO 2013 Fall Sports Signups

CYO Fall Sports signups for boys and girls in grades 1 through 8 is now open and will be handled online

at www.wagdogs.com. Open registration will close June 15th. Registrations after June 15th will incur a $50 late fee. Students

who attend St. Katharine’s School, parish members, and eligible merged Parishes are invited to register; students who do not attend SKS or other Catholic School are required to be enrolled in the Religious Education Program (CCD).

Teams will start practice in August and early September. Sports offered include Flag Football (Boys: grades 1-4), JV and Varsity Football (Boys: grades 5-8), Field Hockey (girls: grades 5-8), Field Hockey Clinic (girls: grades 3-4), Cross Country (Coed: grades 1-8), Soccer (Coed: grades 6-8) and JV and Volleyball (Girls: grades 5-8). If you have any questions please contact Jim Pachioli at coachpach@aol.com .

The Family Life Committee Of

St. Thomas of Villanova

Parish Community

invites you to

OUR ANNUAL SPLASH PARTY

Monday, June 24, 2013—6:00PM-

9:00PM

at Conestoga Swim Club on

Rt. 320 in Villanova

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Volleyball Badminton

Paddle Tennis Huge Swimming Pool

Baby Pool Dinner included

Family Games

Parishioners A to M—Bring a dessert to share! Parishioners N to Z—Bring a salad to share!

Bring a blanket! Rain date is Tuesday, June 25th. Check the

parish website for any changes. Any questions call

the Crawfords at 610-526-6696 the Nulls at 610-649-8364 or

the Abele’s at 610-995-9579.

SPLASH PARTY RSVP by calling 610-525-4801,

fax this form to 610-525-6041 or email your reply

to office@stv.comcastbiz.net

Family Name____________________________________________

Number of Adults_________________Number of Children________

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Wanted: A few adults to

volunteer in the ministry of

Catechist: to teach religion to

parish children:

Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:45 pm

We need a teacher for grade 1

Sundays 10:10 – 11:25 am substitutes are needed

from September to April.

Training and materials are provided.

If interested, please contact Dr. Ernie Sherretta at 610 525

4801 ext. 204 for an interview.

The Archdiocese requires that each volunteer submit: PA

Criminal History Record, Child Abuse Clearance and attend

Safe Environment Training. The parish will pay for the cost

of these requirements.

Persons who desire to become catechists should have:

Strong awareness of the working of God’s grace in their

lives and a growing faith-life in response to that grace.

Personal commitment to Jesus Christ, who is the center

of the message.

Respect, appreciation and love for the Church

evidenced by a personal commitment to:

Catechize within the Roman Catholic tradition, in light of

Vatican II and post-conciliar documents and according to the

Catechism of the Catholic Church , Participate actively and

regularly in the Church’s liturgical and sacramental life

Ability to appreciate different types and stages of

individual growth and development

Ability to communicate effectively with the children to

be catechized

Sensitivity to the various socio-cultural dimensions of

the students

Willingness to continue in their own religious education

and formation

PARISH OUTREACH NIGHT AT

CRADLES TO CRAYONS

30 Clipper Road, West

Conshohocken, PA 19428

Tuesday, June 25, 2013 -

6:00-8:00pm

We will be working at the Giving Factory

sorting children’s clothing, packing gift bags, cleaning children’s shoes to look like new.

Middle schoolers and parents are welcome to come together. Parish adults are welcome.

RSVP to Parish Coordinator, Cheryl Gibson at 8gibson@comcast.net or if you need a ride from

the Parish Center, contact Anne Murphy at service@stv.comcastbiz.net or 610-525-4801.

We plan to meet AT the Giving Factory.

Anyone who has lost a loved one,

whether buried from St. Thomas of Villanova or not, is invited to join

Fr. Joe for a

Bereavement Evening of Prayer Thursday Evening, June 20th

7:00pm in the Rosemont Parish Center Everyone is welcome.

Any questions, call Anne Murphy at 610-525-4801

or email service@stv.comcastbiz.net

The Peace and Justice Committee of St. Thomas of Villanova and Our Mother of Good Counsel

Presents:

SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL Who is My Neighbor? “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:33)

JULY 1 - ENTRE NOS A beautiful emotional journey of one woman’s fight for her family’s survival in the face of our immigration challenges. AUGUST 1 - DEAR RITA The Story of how one child inspires her community to explore the Issue of gun violence in America. AUGUST 27 - A PLACE AT THE TABLE 50 million people in the United States - one in four children - Don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Films start at 7:00pm in the STV Rosemont Auditorium. Each film runs 75 minutes. Please join us!

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SHARE THE HARVEST!

Our parish will be helping to feed the less fortunate in Philadelphia again this summer by providing fresh fruits and vegetables to the food pantry at our sister parish. Whether you have a large garden, or just a sunny spot in your yard, consider adding a few bean, pepper or tomato plants, etc. to contribute to this worthy cause. What better way to set a Christian example for your children or grandchildren than to grow and share the food with those who are needy! Any questions, call or email Parish Coordinator, Barb Gollin at 610-688-4168 or bcmggoll@yahoo.com.

Turn Compassion into Action!!

Sharing the Global Mission of Our Church

Please join us on Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 6:00-8:00pm

Simple supper will be served at 6:00pm at no cost.

Hosted by: St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in our Rosemont Auditorium RSVP: Anne Ayella@ndsarch.org ASAP. Phone #267-262-8901 Sponsored by: Catholic Relief Services, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Region and Nutritional Development Services, Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Hear the firsthand account of Catholic Relief Services’ work in Africa from Mary Beth & Adakole Iduh. Discover easy, practical resources that will

enliven your parish community. Network with other parish leaders and representatives.

Radnor Township to Host a free Anything with a Plug™ Recycling Event on June 15, 2013 for All Area Residents From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

De-clutter your home of obsolete and unwanted electronics. Radnor Township is proud to sponsor a recycling collection event on June 15, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Willows located at 490 Darby Paoli Road in Villanova, PA. Fill up your car and our trained staff will unload while you stay in the comfort of your vehicle! This special e-waste recycling collection event is intended for items that are typically purchased throughout the year like toys, laptops, cell phones, small household appliances and much more. “Anything with a Plug™” will be accepted and recycled…except large appliances, smoke detectors, and rear-projection TVs. A $20 processing fee will apply to accept TVs and CRT monitors. All materials collected will be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner and for your security, ALL media data that is collected is destroyed. This free service is provided by The Willows Radnor and all material collected will be processed by eForce Compliance, the first dual certified electronic recycler in the Delaware Valley. eForce provides a full staff of professional e-waste experts to handle and transport all material collected, and in the process creates sustainable green jobs. For more information on eForce Compliance and what types of material we accept and recycle, visit our web site at www.eforcecompliance.com or give us a call at 215.964.6665.

YOU ARE INVITED TO A PARISH FORUM

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17TH AT 12:45pm

In the Rosemont Auditorium

Topic: President Lincoln’s Funeral Train

visits Philadelphia

April 22nd through 24th, 1865

Presenter: Parishioner, Peter Romeika

Peter began his studies of the Civil War in 1980. He is a graduate of Mt. St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD. Peter is a member of the Compuserve Civil War Forum, Delaware Valley CWRT, Villanova Civil War Forum and many other Civil War organizations.

Drinks & desserts

provided. Please join us.