SAINTS PHILIP AND JAMES EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA
December 27, 2020
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Saints Philip and James Parish
SSunday Mass Schedule Vigil: 4:00 pm
8:30, 10:30AM, 12N & 5:30PM Monday through Saturday
Holy Mass 8:30AM
Parish Clergy Rev. Joseph C. Dieckhaus, J.C.L., Pastor
Weekend Assistance Rev. Harry J. Erdlen, O.S.A., Malvern Prep
Rev. Christopher J. Drennen, O.S.A. Malvern Prep Rev. James W. Cassidy, O.S.A., Malvern Prep
Parish Staff Mrs. Barbara A. Doyle
Parish Office Manager Mr. Michael McCafferty
Business Manager Mrs. Carmel Kropp
Office of Liturgy Planning
Saints Philip &James Rectory 107 North Ship Road Exton, PA 19341 Phone: 610 363 6536 • www.sspj.net
Rectory Hours Monday thru Friday 9AM—5PM Closed 12N - 1PM
Saints Philip & James School Pre-K, K, Grades 1–8: 610 363 6530
Sister Teresa Ballisty, IHM, Principal
Parish Religious Education Sister Marie Garman, IHM, Director
Office: 610 363 1307
Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) Mrs. Marie Romano 610-363 6530 X 152
CYO Information
cyo.sspj.net
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: The shepherds hastened to Bethlehem, where they found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. COMMUNION: Our God has appeared on earth, and lived among men.
December 27, 2020 Exton, PA
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Please Remember those who are sick in your prayers especially: Shirley & Bob Fain, Thomas Melvin, Mary C. Dennison, Baby A. Glover, Frank Mancuso, Matthew Mancuso, John J. Brennan, III, Catherine Wafenschmidt, Margaret M. Borio, Adam Jordan, Maryanne Bunch, Donna Clark, baby Calvin, Tom Harkins, Charlie Deegan, Jane Marchniak, Gannon Matz, Renee Ginter, Terry Gardner, Linda Gardner, Marie Shoemaker, Catherine Bowman, Paul Everest, John Ganski, Cathy Motznik, Melissa (Friel) Drake. Bill Reilly, George Starkey, Lily Walker, Kathleen Reilley, Linda Thorbahn, Joe Longo, Peter Nguyen Xuan-Thuy, Peter Nguyen Ba-Lai, Mary Nguyen Thi-Quy, Martha Schmidt, Richard Brane, Hope Reynolds, Edward & Jean Gaudreau, Angel.
With your help we can keep this up-to-date.
Please remember all our deceased benefactors in your prayers.
Sacrament of Matrimony Couples must make arrangements to meet with a priest at least six months in advance. The next Pre-Cana is scheduled for March 2021. For more info or to register call 610-363-6536.
Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated the Second & Fourth Sundays of most months at 1:00 PM in the Church. Note: new time Baptismal Instruction The next scheduled class is Sunday, January
17, 2021 at 10:00 AM in the Rectory Meeting Room. Call Rectory to register 610-363-6536.
December 27, 2020 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Daily Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament in St. Mary’s Chapel
has been suspended until next year.
Saturday December 26, 2020 4:00 PM Dahlia Limongelli Sunday December 27, 2020 8:30 AM Bill Davis 10:30 AM Ruggeri/Piasecki Families 12:00 PM Gloria Lejano 5:30 PM Maude Todd Monday December 28, 2020 8:30 AM Rose Ruggeri Tuesday December 29, 2020 8:30 AM John Wackerman Wednesday December 30, 2020 8:30 AM Robert Ossi Thursday December 31, 2020 8:30 AM Francis Judge 4:00 PM Carmen Spadaro VIGIL 7:00 PM People of the Parish VIGIL
Friday January 1, 2021
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 8:30 AM Francis Savior Dong Tran 10:30 AM Luray & Robert O’Brien 12:00 N Betty Holmes 5:30 PM Hubert Santini Saturday January 2, 2021 8:30 AM Patricia Turner 4:00 PM Peggy Costello Sunday January 3, 2021 8:30 AM George Stairiker 10:30 AM Larraine Ruggeri 12:00 PM Marine Corp League 286 (L) 5:30 PM Bill Gavin
Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday 7 PM to 8PM, Saturday 3PM to 4PM
Sunday 8 AM—8:30AM
We have removed the staff email addresses due to scams. If you need to contact a staff member elec-tronically, please call the rectory.
Celebrant Schedule New Years Eve/Day
December 31/January 1 4:00 PM Fr. Drennen 7:00 PM Fr. Dieckhaus 8:30 AM Fr. Dieckhaus 10:30 AM Fr. Cassidy 12:00 PM Fr. Erdlen 5:30 PM Fr. Dieckhaus
Celebrant Schedule January 2/3, 2021
4:00 PM Fr. Drennen 8:30 AM Fr. Cassidy 10:30 AM Fr. Erdlen 12:00 PM Fr. Dieckhaus 5:30 PM Fr. Dieckhaus
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Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Lord, Our Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the entire Staff, join me in the prayer that the New Year of grace will find us all working for the good of others out of love for God and them. Our parish staff also join in thanks to you for your so many prayers, wishes, greetings and kindnesses. We feel very blessed to be called to serve Jesus in our service to our SSPJ Family. Thank you for being, individually and as a parish, a wonderful part of God’s goodness to us. HAPPY AND BLESSED 2021. +jcd The Thrift Shop will reopen for business on Tuesday, January 5.
Positions Needed – Saints Philip and James School Middle School Science – Math Teacher (full time) SS. Philip and James Catholic School is accepting applications for a Middle School Science & Math teacher to start in January 2021. Interested and qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in science and/or math and have state certification. The teacher is responsible to teach Grades 6 -8 science and Grades 7-8 math and coordinate the STREAM program. Technology Teacher/Coordinator (Part-time) SS. Philip and James Catholic School is accepting applications for a Technology Teacher to start in January 2021. Interested and qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and have experience with technology hardware and software. The candidate would be teaching classes in pre-K 3 through grade 8 following the Archdiocesan Technology Guidelines and manage the school’s hardware and software. SSPJ School Middle School ELA Position Needed SSPJ is seeking a Middle School English 7 & 8, Math 6, and Religion 7 substitute for a maternity leave beginning in mid-January. Applicants are asked to send a resume and current background clearances to Sister Teresa Ballisty at [email protected]. SSPJ School Substitutes Needed Saints Philip and James School is in forming a pool of substitute teachers. If interested in assisting on an as needed basis, please send a resume and current background clearances to Sister Teresa Ballisty at [email protected]. For more information call 610-363-6530, ext. 151. Thank you! Contact Person: Sister Teresa Ballisty, IHM, Principal ([email protected])
Interested and qualified candidates please send resume, cover letter, three letters of recommendation, and updated clearances (FBI fingerprint, Child Abuse, and Criminal Background) to the e-mail address above.
Dear Parishioners, Friends, and Visitors to SS. Philip and James Parish,
Last weekend I made home-made masks available to benefit Camilla Hall, the Convent Home of our sick, recuperating, and aged Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Whatever you gave is truly appreciated. Following this sale, I am able to give to our sisters at Camilla Hall, a gift from you, in the amazing amount of $1,800.00 through your gracious generosity. Thank you so very much, and may God bless your giving hearts! Sister Marie Garman, IHM
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New Look for SSPJ CYO Website The SSPJ CYO website has a new look. Check it out at cyo.sspj.net. The website has some great pictures and as we move into the new season, you will be able to see how our teams are doing! We are continuing to update information on the site, so check back often. Follow SSPJ CYO on Social Media Want to know what is happening with CYO? Be sure to fol-low us on Facebook at @ssphilipandjamescyo and on Insta-gram at sspj_cyo
SSPJ Helping Hands Volunteers A hand is here for the asking! We are a volunteer group and ready to help our fellow parishioners with temporary needs. We make
meals, visit, drive for errands and doctor appointments, groceries, and church. Ask if you think we can lend a helping hand or if you would like to join our volunteer group. For more info contact LeeAnne Kaminski 610.524.9335. [email protected]
After New Year’s the shop will reopen for business on Tuesday, January 5.
SSPJ’S THRIFT SHOP HOURS
Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 to 7:00 pm
Saturday – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
COME CHECK US OUT! There’s
something for everyone! Volunteers
Needed-please call thrift shop at 610-363-6536 X7 Cash only Thank
you.
Abigail McDonald Nicholas McLaughlin Ryleigh McLaughlin Caroline McNulty Ethan Perry Meghan Uebele Andrew Darlak Aidan Kapczynski Lisa Shank Patrick DiDonato Ashlyn Gunn Mason Kapczynski Eric MacCluen Benjamin Rodner-Tims Deborah Uhlman Hannah Uhlman Sarah Uhlman Dean Carangan
Caroline Aaronson Nicholas Ocampo Samantha Singley Megan Hang Katharine Aaronson Mary Daubney Katherine McLaughlin Ashley Todd Megan Bradley Jessica Ward Margaret Classon Caitlyn Grady Isabella Hang Alexandria Linke Lauren Peterson Brendan Scott Claire Sherlock Margaret Kunzman William Madeira
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