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Maternity B.V.M. Church 9220 Old Bustleton Avenue Phone: 215-673-8127 Philadelphia, PA 19115 Fax: 215-673-6597

www.maternitybvmchurch.net

MASS/SACRAMENT SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil Mass, Upper Church: 4:30 PM

Sunday Masses, Upper Church: 8, 9:30, 11 AM; 12:30, 7 PM Old Church: 10:30 AM (First Sunday of month from October through May) Closed for Repairs.

Holy Days: Upper Church Holyday Masses: 6:30, 8, 10 AM; 7 PM (Scheduled is revised as of January 2018.)

Weekday Masses: Lower Chapel Monday-Friday: 6:30, 8 AM Saturday: 8 AM

Baptisms: First and Third Sundays of the month

Reconciliation (Sacrament of Penance): Every Saturday from 3 to 4 PM in the Lower Chapel, and any time by calling the Rectory

Anointing of the Sick: The Sacrament is given to seriously ill Catholics by calling the Rectory and arranging for this by appointment or whenever there is an emergency.

PRAYER DEVOTIONS Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Monday after 8 AM Mass, with Closing Benediction after 6:30 PM Rosary, Lower Chapel

Miraculous Medal Novena: Every Monday after 8 AM Mass, Lower Chapel

Recitation of the Rosary: Before the daily 8 AM Weekday Mass, every Mon-day at 6:30 PM and every Tuesday at Noon, Lower Chapel

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Pre-Cana Class: All engaged couples are required to attend a Pre-Cana Program of Marriage Preparation. Our Parish offers this Program in the Fall & Spring. Call the Rectory Office for details and to register.

Pre-Jordan Class: After meeting with a priest and prior to their child’s Baptism, parents are required (God-parents are en-couraged) to attend this Program, held in the Rec-tory on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 PM.

Worship/Liturgical Schedule

March 24/25, 2018 Palm Sunday of the Passion

of the Lord We enter Holy Week,

the holiest time of

our Church Year.

HOW HOLY WILL

YOUR HOLY WEEK BE? See pages 3, 4 & 5 for our complete

Holy Week and Easter Schedules.

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Sanctuary Candles Bread and Wine Memorials

March 25, 2018

Sanctuary Candle in the Upper

Church: In Loving Memory of

Thomas Duaime

Sanctuary Candle in the Lower

Chapel: For the Gift of Healing

for Peggy Guckin

Sanctuary Candle in the Rectory

Chapel: In Loving Memory of

Beatrice and Paul Quinter

Bread and Wine Memorial:

In loving Memory of our

Deceased Parishioners

To participate in our Candles and Gifts Pro-

grams, call the Rectory at 215-673-8127.

Mass Intentions For the Week

Saturday, March 24: Blessed Oscar Romero 8:00 AM +Charles Blaser 4:30 PM +Joseph Rafferty

March 25: Palm Sunday 8:00 AM +Mrs. Marion Mason 9:30 AM +Josephine Di Salvia 11:00 AM +Suzanna H. Gerasimas 12:30 PM Living and Deceased Parish Members and Benefactors 7:00 PM +Wayne Kirwin

Monday of Holy Week, March26 6:30 AM +Lawrence J. Bane 8:00 AM +Maria and John Cardelli

Tuesday of Holy Week, March 27 6:30 AM +Barbara Dutkiewicz, 1st Anniv. 8:00 AM +Elizabeth T. Geraghty

Spy Wednesday, March 28 6:30 AM +Muriel Barrett 8:00 AM +The Montemuro, De Julio and Crozier Families 7:00 PM +Anna Marie Colangelo

Holy Thursday, March 29 7:00 PM UC Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Good Friday, March 30 3:00 PM UC Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion

Holy Saturday, March 31 7:00 PM UC Easter Vigil Mass

April 1: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM

Please Note: There is no 7 PM Mass. PPray for all our deceased Parishioners and Benefactors, especially Rosemary

Brutto, Arlene Seidel and Thomas Gibbons, that they may know God’s

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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

The Father responds

to Jesus’ willing

self-sacrifice by

raising Him to Glory.

As we begin to recall and commemorate the events of that first Holy Week, when Jesus willingly laid aside His Glory and embraced the Cross for our salvation, may we be filled with gratitude and awe at the One who loves us so much.

All Mass Intentions are for our Living and Deceased Parish Members and Benefactors.

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Weekly Events Calendar

Monday in Holy Week, March 26 8:30 AM: Adoration, Lower Chapel, with Benediction after 6:30 PM Rosary 5 PM: Jr. CYO Basketball, Parish Hall 7 PM: Scripture Study, Lower Chapel

Tuesday in Holy Week, March 27 8:30 AM: School Confessions for Grs. 3-8, Lower Church Noon: Rosary, Lower Chapel 5 PM: Jr. CYO Basketball, Parish Hall 7 PM: PREP attending Living Stations of the Cross, Upper Church 7 PM: H.S. CYO Volleyball, Parish Hall

Spy Wednesday, March 28 11:45 AM: Living Stations of the Cross, Upper Church 1 PM: School Dismissal 1:30 PM: Legion of Mary, Rect. Mtg. Rm. 2 5 PM: Jr. CYO Basketball, Parish Hall 7 PM: Mass, Lower Chapel 7 PM: Bereavement Series begins, Rectory Meeting Room 1 (See page 6 for details.)

Holy Thursday, March 29 School, Rectory and SCRIP Offices are closed for Easter Holiday & reopens Tuesday, April 3. 9 AM: Morning Prayer, Lower Chapel 7 PM: Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by adoration until 11 PM

Good Friday, March 30 9 AM: Morning Prayer, Upper Church 3 PM: Good Friday Liturgy, Upper Church 7 PM: Living Stations of the Cross, Upper Church

Holy Saturday, March 31 9 AM: Morning Prayer, Upper Church 9:30 AM: Decorating Church Noon: Food Blessing, Lower Chapel 7 PM: Easter Vigil Mass, Upper Church

April 1: Easter Sunday See Mass Schedule on pages 2 and 5. No 6:30 AM Daily Mass next week. (Pg. 5)

For Engaged Couples Attending a Pre-Cana Class is required for all those preparing to celebrate the Sacra-ment of Matrimony. Our Fall Pre-Cana

Day is Saturday, September 29, in the Parish Hall. Advance registration is necessary. Please call the Rectory at 215-673-8127 during office hours.

NOVENA AND CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY

Beginning Good Friday until Saturday, April 7, a Novena prayer is to be said each day along with the Chaplet, preferably around 3 PM,

the time Our Lord died.

Divine Mercy Devotions: Sunday, April 8

Lower Chapel

1:30 PM Divine Mercy Adoration and Confessions

3 PM Chaplet

and Benediction

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FFASTING & ABSTINENCE

LENTEN REGULATIONS Good Friday is a Day of Fasting

(one full meal for those ages 18 to 59) and a Day of Abstinence

(no meat, 14 & older).

PRAYER THE WORD AMONG US

Using The Word Among Us each day during Lent will help us meet Jesus as we pray and meditate on the

Scripture Readings from daily Mass.

ALMSGIVING OPERATION RICE BOWL

PLEASE BRING YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO CHURCH DURING HOLY WEEK

AND SUPPORT THE GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY LAND.

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DONATE AN EASTER HAM FOR A FAMILY IN NEED

Donations of hams for Easter can be brought to the Front Door of the Rectory during Office Hours. Our St. Vincent de Paul Society will distribute these hams to Parishioners in need. Monetary donations are also needed and appreciated. Please make checks payable to St. Vincent de Paul Society and drop them off at the Rectory, attention: Mrs. Linda Freeman. For more information, contact Linda at 215-676-6051.

Decorate Your Church

for Easter on

Saturday, March 31,

after 9 AM Morning Prayer.

Please meet in the

Upper Church.

Daily Lenten Reflections & Acts of Kindness

Palm Sunday, March 25: Prayer “Jesus found an ass and sat upon it, as written: ‘Fear not, O daughter Zion, see your King comes, seated upon an ass’ colt.’” John 12:14-15 Pray for those who no longer practice their faith, that God will lead them home.

Monday, March 26: Almsgiving “Mary took a liter of costly perfumed oil made from genuine aromatic nard and anointed the Feet of Jesus and dried them with her hair.” John 12:3 Give the alms of compassion today as Jesus has shown compassion with our faults.

Tuesday, March 27: Fasting “Though I thought I had toiled in vain, and for nothing, use-lessly spent my strength. Yet my reward is with the Lord, my recompense is with my God.” Isaiah 49:4 Fast from surrendering in the face of difficulties. Perse-vere in faith.

Spy Wednesday, March 28: Prayer “I gave my back to those who beat me; my cheeks to those who plucked my beard; my face I did not shield from buffets or spitting.” Isaiah 50:6 Pray for the person whom you trusted and who has be-trayed you.

Holy Thursday, March 29: Almsgiving “He rose from supper and took off His outer garments. He took a towel and tied it around His waist. Then He poured water in a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet.” John 13:4-5 Give the alms of service by preparing a meal for Aid for Friends.

Good Friday, March 30: Fasting “At the name of Jesus, every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, for the Lord became obedient to death, death on a cross.” Philippians 2:10-11 Offer your fast today in reparation for offenses against the Holy Name of Jesus and irreverence toward the Holy Eucha-rist.

Holy Saturday, March 31: Prayer “Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us. He has struck us down, but He will bandage our wounds. After a day or two, He will bring us back to life; on the third day, He will raise us and we shall live in His pres-ence.” Hosea 6:1-3 Pray to Christ lying in the tomb, hidden from men — that He will teach us to love as He loved.

Easter Sunday, April 1 He Has Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Celebrate the Good News of the Resurrection of Jesus by going out and showing that Jesus has changed your life.

CRADLE DONATION CAMPAIGN The Respect-Life Committee is collecting items to help expectant mothers and their children. All baby items are needed as well as maternity clothes. Items will be given to Sisters of Life at St. Malachy Philly Mission Project. Please bring items to the cradle lo-cated in the Main Entrance of the Church this week-end, March 24/25.

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MMARCH 25: PALM SUNDAY (PASSION SUNDAY)

Regular Schedule of Masses Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM; Sunday: 8, 9:30, 11 AM; 12:30, 7 PM

Blessed Palm will be distributed at every Mass.

HOLY WEEK DAILY MASSES Lower Chapel

Monday through Wednesday, March 26, 27 and 28, 6:30 and 8 AM and on Wednesday, 7 PM

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

AND LENTEN REFLECTION Lower Chapel

Monday after 8 AM Mass until the 6:30 PM Rosary and Benediction,

followed by a Lenten Scripture Study with Fr. Saban at 7 PM

REGULARLY SCHEDULED ROSARY Lower Chapel

Daily before 8 AM Mass Monday, 6:30 PM; Tuesday, Noon

LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Upper Church Our young Parishioners will re-enact

the Stations of the Cross on: Tuesday, March 27, 7 PM;

Wednesday, March 28, 11:45 AM; Good Friday, March 30, 7 PM.

TRIDUUM SCHEDULE

HOLY THURSDAY, March 29 9 AM: Morning Prayer, Lower Chapel 10 AM: Chrism Mass at the Cathedral-Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul

Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper

7 PM: Evening Mass and Adoration until 11 PM, Upper Church

This is the only Liturgy at our Church for the day.

GOOD FRIDAY, March 30

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, Upper Church

9 AM: Morning Prayer 3 PM: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion with Holy Communion 7 PM: Living Stations of the Cross

HOLY SATURDAY, March 31 Upper Church 9 AM: Morning Prayer followed by Church decorating Noon: Food Blessing, Lower Chapel

NO 4:30 PM MASS this evening. 7 PM: Solemn Easter Vigil Liturgy with the Service of Light, Liturgy of the Word, Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation and the Rite of Recep-tion into Full Communion, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist

EASTER SUNDAY,

April 1 Regular schedule of Masses: 8, 9:30, 11 AM and 12:30 PM), with the Renewal of Baptismal Promises at all Masses.

Please Note: There is no 7 PM evening Mass on Easter Sunday.

EASTER WEEK

SCHEDULE Only the 8 AM Daily Mass is celebrated Monday-Saturday.

No Exposition on Monday and the Rosary is prayed privately.

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Helping Other Parishioners in Emergencies

For help during the week of March 26, call Cheryl Vozzelli, 215-725-1360, Betty Welsh, 215-673-5206, or

Charles and Denise Esposito, 215-969-0875.

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PARISHIONERS HELPING PARISHIONERS GET TO CHURCH FOR SUNDAY MASS

If you need a ride to Mass or can volunteer to drive (MANY ARE NEEDED!), please call

Cheryl Vozzelli at 215-725-1360.

Maternity B.V.M. Parish 1870-2020

150th Parish Anniversary October 2019-October 2020

Preparations for this celebration have already begun, and we need your help!

We are gathering memorabilia, pictures and articles from the past years to be used for an Anniversary Book, Power-point Presentations

and other displays.

Items may be dropped off at the Rectory. Please put your name on them so they

are able to be returned. Pictures and information can be E-mailed to

dvoisard@maternitybvm.net.

For more details, please contact the Rectory at 215-673-8127 during regular office hours.

Maternity B.V.M. Golf Outing Friday, June 1, Bensalem Country Club

Make Plans Now; Proceeds Help Support

Our 150th Anniversary!

GOLFERS: We encourage foursomes;

$125 per golfer.

Cost includes: - Golf, drinks and lights snacks at the holes; - Catered dinner to follow at our Parish Hall with a full buffet; - Open bar (beer, wine, soda), coffee & tea; - Raffles, Silent Auction and 50/50s; - DJ Music.

NON-GOLFERS: You can still join in the fun at the Parish Hall,

$35 per person.

For more information or make a reservation, please call Rose Weinman at 215-704-3410.

YOU NEED NOT GRIEVE ALONE!

Our Bereavement Support Group will conduct a six-week session on Wednesday evenings. These meet-ings are open to anyone grieving the death of a loved one. Our program offers information about the grief process and gives an opportunity to share thoughts and feelings in an environment of understanding and empathy. People of all faiths and neighboring par-ishes are welcome. Grief has no time limit. People who attended previously are most welcome to return. Meetings are held in Rectory Meeting Room 1 (lower level of the Rectory) adjacent to the parking lot. Meetings begin at 7 PM and last one hour.

Topics Include: March 28: Crazy is Normal

April 4: Understanding the Stages of Grief

April 11: Surviving Stress and Loneliness

April 18: Feelings of Denial, Bargaining and Guilt

April 25: Feelings of Anger and Depression

May 2: Spiritual Elements of Grief and Healing

Please contact a Bereavement Team Member if you plan to attend or for more information: Eileen Keenan, 215-677-6582, Caroline Catalano, 215-673-3172, Kathleen Ruggiero, 215-969-5674, or Jane Passaglia, 215-676-1423.

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We Were Spared Last Time, But...

Two out of three Nor’easters were big ones, with big bills expected soon. Any extra help you can give in the Collec-tions or through the yellow envelopes at the exits and in the pews for our heat and plowing bills is most appreci-ated. You are making a difference!

You can also contribute on-line at www.maternitybvmchurch.net.

Most important: Keep living the Faith at Mass each Sunday and prayerfully & thoughtfully every day, during Lent and always, all for Jesus!

Weekend of March 17/18, 2018 Regular Collection $13,644.00 Second Collection $ 4,523.26 E-Giving Collection $ 558.00 Weather Emergency/9th Week: TY! $ 773.00 Total Parish Collection $19,498.26

Latin America Collection $1,034

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

SCRIP is sold in Rectory Meeting Room 1.

Sunday: 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM (Drop-off forms are available for quicker pick-up);

Monday-Thursday: 9-11 AM; Friday: 8-11 AM; Saturday: 9:30-11:30 AM;

Thursday evening: 6:30-8:30 PM.

SCRIP is closed on Thursday evening and will re-open on Tuesday, April 3.

ATTENTION,

ALL PARISHIONERS All financial contribution statements for the year 2017 will be forwarded to you only on re-quest. If you would like a copy of your contribu-tions for the year 2017, you may call the Rectory during office hours (215-673-8127) and request it by leaving your name and address. Thank you.

Volunteers Needed in SCRIP Office More volunteers are needed to help in the SCRIP Office. Most hours are from 9 AM to Noon. You only need to volunteer a few times a month. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Nancy or Leanne during SCRIP hours (see above) at 215-673-8127.

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Raffle Top Prize is

$10,000!

Each ticket is only $5 and there is one more

Early Bird Special!

MORE SELLERS ARE NEEDED! Please sign up at the Main Church Entrance

or call the Rectory during office hours.

MEGA BANDS NOW ON SALE! Buy them in the SCRIP Office

during SCRIP Hours; only $40

before the Carnival begins,

a savings of $5. Bands are $45

during the Carnival.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEEDS TO RESTOCK ITS FOOD SUPPLY

The Spring Food Drive will be held April 28/29; how-ever, our food supply for the needy of our Parish is low. Any non-perishable food items would be appreciated! Your donations can be dropped off at Rectory Meeting Room 1 during SCRIP Hours. Thank you for your con-tinued generosity for another wonderful Corporal Work of Mercy.

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Maternity B.V.M. Alumni Association Presents

The Geator, Jerry Blavat, is Coming to B.V.M.

Saturday, April 7, 7 to 11 PM, Parish Hall

Tickets are $30 in advance,

$35 at the door (21 and older) and include a buffet dinner,

soda, coffee and water. Cash bar for beer and wine.

For Tickets, call: Denise at the

Rectory, 215-673-8127, or Cathy Boyle at 267-446-0482.

DON’T WAIT! TICKETS ARE GOING QUICKLY!

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�� Middle States Accredited �� First Friday Mass,

Daily Prayer, Prayer Services

�� State-of-the-Art Technology Lab

�� Science Lab �� Spanish All Grades �� Accelerated Math

Instruction �� Tutoring �� Electives All Grades �� After School Clubs �� Student Newspaper �� Physical Education

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MATERNITY B.V.M. CATHOLIC SCHOOL Offering a Catholic, disciplined education since 1948

Pre-K 3 to Grade 8

FOR NEW REGISTRATIONS AND/OR

TOURS OF THE SCHOOL, PLEASE CONTACT

MR. MICHAEL MCDONOUGH, SCHOOL ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR,

AT 215-908-3329.

9322 Old Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia PA 19115 215-673-0235

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PARISH CLERGY

Fr. Paul S. Quinter, Pastor Fr. Michael J. Saban Fr. Joseph Sundaram

Deacon Charles R. Lindsay Deacon Joseph W. Bernauer, Jr.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Adoration Society: Lety Apolinario 215-464-4723 Aid for Friends: Tom Vitale 215-671-0254 Alumni Association: Jackie Venneri 215-495-3112 Altar Servers: Holly Kelly 215-983-4473 Altar Society: Jane Wizmerski 215-677-2062 Bereavement Group: Eileen Keenan 215-677-6582

Carol Catalano 215-673-3172

Jane Passaglia 215-676-1423

Kathleen Ruggiero 215-969-5674

C.Y.O. H.S. (Gr. 9-12): Suzanne Flood 215-698-2875 C.Y.O. Jr. (Gr. 5-8): Joe Knuttel 215-901-5888

Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors: Eileen Costantino 215-676-5441

Faith Sharing Group: Lety Apolinario 215-464-4723 Holy Name Society: Bill Derham 215-671-9121

Home & School: Christine Vaugh 215-588-3290

Legion of Mary: James Mason 215-676-4369

Liturgy Committee: Eileen Costantino 215-676-5441 Music Director: Ronald Coles 267-973-0323

Parish Business Manager: Catherine Lindsay 215-673-8127

Parish Plant Supervisor: Art Williams 215-673-8127

Parish Organizations Coordinator:

Colleen Du Beck 215-673-8127

Parish Religious Education Director: Sister Mary Beth Geraghty, R.S.M. 215-673-4010

Pre-Cana: Deacon Joseph & Marianne Bernauer 215-677-1309

Pre-Jordan: Father Saban 215-673-8127

PREP: Sister Mary Beth Geraghty, R.S.M. 215-673-4010 Project H.O.P.E.: Jim & Claire Ritzheimer 215-673-7877

Respect-Life Committee: Mike Branhut 609-707-8331

St. Vincent de Paul Society: Linda Freeman 215-676-6051

School Principal: Mary Zawisza 215-673-0235

School Advancement Dir: Michael McDonough 215-908-3329

SCRIP: Nancy Smith and Leanne Goodwin 215-673-8127

Senior Citizen’s Group: Theresa Canuso 215-698-2614

Rose Egan 215-676-0647

Scouts (Boys, Troop 174): Anthony Marianni 267-679-1034

Scouts (Cub Pack 174): Bill Barry 215-520-3496

Scouts (Girls): Nancy Smith 215-673-4688

Swim Team: Matt Kimbrell 215-593-6214

Travel Club: Lorraine Mulligan 215-677-1322

Ushers: Jim Gallagher 215-806-5323

Welcoming Committee: Nancy Toland 215-206-5548

Please pray for all sick parishioners and benefactors, especially:

Alessa Abruzzo Delia Advincula Pete Aguilar Eileen Albano Shane Albertson Quynh Anh Harry Barber Sharon Birch Evelyn Birkel Bill Bock Ryan Bryson Shirley Callahan Patricia Cirone Brian Coen Mary Frances Coen William Colanzi Addyson Collins Dan Condron John Curry Jean Delmont Rose Di Stefano Carly Rose Di Zio Hai Thi Ngoc Do Kim Hung Do My Do Eleanor Donatelli Edward Dougherty Keith Dybalski Nina Ervin Lois H. Fioravanti Edward Fisher Bill Foley Kathleen Freas James R. Frey Jackie Gallagher

Robert Gartner Sherri Garofolo Dr. Anthony Georgio

Sue Georgio Cindy Gerasimas Jean Gianfortune Betty Gilmore Alex Glazier Catherine Glazier Jessie Gnoza Anthony M. Granato Anthony V. Granato Linda Granato Mildred Granato Courtney Gross Peggy Guckin Sherry Hanlon James Hannon Raymond Harrison John E. Hughes Brian Hysek Mark Iannacone Maryann Iannacone Vincent Iminnitti Thomas James Frances Janik Lawrence Judge Bernie Kane Joan Kelly John Kelly Pat Kelly Patrick Kennedy Doris Kerker Nick Lapergola Elsa Limbruner Louis Lupinacci Marie Magee Eddie Matthews Michele McDonald Brendan McGlone Frank Merle

Donna Mikalic Bill Mikalic Lorraine Minnar Joan Morris Mary Muni Anne Neville Dep. Sher. Paul Owens Assie Pierce Cynthia Pinto Joseph Procopio John Regan Regina Sands James Schwartz Lisa Collins Selsor Anna Serano Margaret Sheedy Joanne Siebert Pat Skinis Sr. Susan Skorick Sarah Smith Dr. Bradley Stoltz Dr. John Taraska Catherine Teklinsky Anne Tighe Kathleen Timte George Tomezsko Mary Tomkins Martin Tucker Luke Tynan Georgina Valdes Steven Veal Patricia Viola Barbara Walsh Kathleen Williams Stanley Wisniewski Donna Young

550 Years & Beyond Luncheon John W. Hallahan High School Alumnae Association is sponsoring its Annual 50 Years & Beyond Luncheon on Wednesday, May 2, at Connstatter’s. Cost is $35 per person and $20 for Religious. If you are a graduate of Hallahan for over 50 or more years and are interested in attending this event, please contact Marge West Kiefski ’66 at 215-913-4482 or mmkiefski@aol.com, or the Alumnae Office at 215-568-3081.

Spring Vendor Day Sponsored by Father Judge Parents’ Association

Saturday, April 7, 11 AM-3 PM For more information, contact judgecraftshow@gmail.com.

Thank You for Your Condolences Nancy Toland wishes to express her utmost appre-ciation to all who have sent Mass Cards and sympa-thy cards, and especially for your kind words and prayers during the recent loss of her beloved hus-band and best friend, Dennis.

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& Montgomery Counties& Montgomery Counties

215-917-1515 • 267-777-1505comfortinghandshca@gmail.comDiocesan Parishioner

In Our 4th Decade of Quality Service• French Drains• Foundation Repair

• Basement Remodeling• Mold Remediation

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RHAWNHURST - BUSTLETON AMBULANCE2044 Grant Ave.

215-698-9111Serving Our Community Since 1960

A Non-Profi t Association

Experience Peace of Mind:Pre-Arrange Your Burial at an

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Cemetery.

• Save today through pre-planning• Convenient terms for all of your burial needs

• Traditional in ground, mausoleum & cremation options available at most cemeteries

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$5.00 Off$5.00 OffAny Service of $40.00 & UpAny Service of $40.00 & Up

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HAIR WE ARE HAIR SALON9305 Banes St. • 215-676-2260

Fox & Roach REALTORS®

June CusackREALTOR®/Parishioner

Cell 267-546-7478Off 215-526-2909june.cusack@foxroach.comwww.junecusack.foxroach.comA member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC

Councilman Brian O’NeillNortheast offi ces near Maternity BVM Parishioners

Bustleton Ave & Bowler St - 2nd Fl • 215-685-0432FOP Offi ce - 11630 Caroline Rd • 215-437-9167

brian.oneill@phila.govFreePublicNotary

Free copies

& Faxes

Call us today 215-586-1575 or 267-251-0341

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Commercial Rates are at an All Time Low. Contact us today to get a free analysis to see if we

can help Save you money with your monthly payments on your

commercial property. Multi-Family, Retail, Offi ce Building, Apartment and Condos. Can close in as little as 45 days! Four season customer

service is our top priority.

To advertise yourbusiness in thisweekly bulletin,

contact us at 1.800.333.3166

or visit us at www.jppc.net

We will help you determine if you are eligible for FREE servicesServices Include: RN, OT&PT on site, 2 hot meals & snack,

personal care assistance, mental stimulation activities, in-home services.

A place that feels like home!215-944-0104 | 855-711-8212

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Wills • Estates Personal Injury

Elderlaw6720 Frankford Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19135

215-332-2626

090 Maternity B.V.M. (b) Rt. P John Patrick Publishing (800) 333-3166 • www.jppc.net

Plumbing & HeatingSewer & Drain Cleaning215-335-1758

24 hour FAST Emergency Service

Serving Maternity Since 1910

Michael F. Nasevich, F.D.Glenn K. Bernhardt, F.D.

Charles Taggert, F.D.

9529 Bustleton AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19115

717 Brown StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19123

Funeral Home

LOUIS C.LOUIS C.GALZERANOGALZERANOFuneral Home Inc.Funeral Home Inc.9304 Old Bustleton Ave.

(Below Welsh Rd.)Carl E. Price, Jr., Supv.Carl E. Price, Jr., Supv.

Louis C. Galzerano, F.D.Louis C. Galzerano, F.D.Vincent D. Galzerano, F.D.Vincent D. Galzerano, F.D.

Charles R. Lindsay, F.D.Charles R. Lindsay, F.D.

215-698-7545Member

Maternity BVM Parish located adjacent to School

“Pre-arranged Funerals”www.galzeranofh.com

L LAW OFFICESAW OFIC SSAMUEL G. FORTE 215-332-5888FREE ConsultationFREE ConsultationAll Legal ServicesAll Legal Services

DISCOUNT WITH AD9225 Frankford Ave. • ParishionerELECTRIC & LIGHTING

(215) 676-3575 • Affordable, Licensed & Insured • 100 & 200 AMP Circuit Breakers • Service Cables Replaced • Ceiling Fans, Outlets, Light Fixtures • Electrical Inspections & Certs. • Free Estimates

YOUR ELECTRIC NOWServing All The Electrical Needs of Our Maternity Families

Diocese Member 215.941.1497

Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates

“WE MOVED”

Since 1958

PENNYPACK FLOWERSOne and Only Location!

215-673-8588Krewstown Shopping Center9315 Krewstown Rd., Phila.www.pennypackfl owers.com

Lisa Colfl esh Owner

PLUMBING, HEATING, DRAIN CLEANING & AIR CONDITIONING

Ph: (215) 728-1482Fax: (215) 742-7098

8675 Torresdale Ave.Philadelphia, PA 19136

WWW.BILLFRUSCO.COM

SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT • FREE ESTIMATES

STATIONPIZZA

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75¢ OFF 1 PIZZA

JAMES M. PERRY ROOFINGOver 35 Years in Business

Phila. Police, Retired - Member of F.O.P.

215-464-5325

Guckin Funeral HomeDenise Guckin Voisard, Supervisor

(Tom and Denise Voisard, Parishioners)

Our family serving your family in your time of need:Church Services, In-Home Arrangements,

Pre-Arrangements and all phases of Funeral Services.

215-743-7256

215-722-1902

Giovanni DiPasquale, LLC

GENERAL CONTRACTOR~ Old, Rustic Look Made Modern ~

All types of: .....Rustic, Interior Work.................................................Stone, Brick Work & Pointing.........................................................................................Concrete, EP Henry Pavers & Walls

Additions, Garages, Fireplaces & Ovens • Stamped Concrete & Excavating Services~ Lic. & Ins. • Senior Disc. • Free Estimates • Serving Maternity BVM for 15+ Yrs. ~

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MIKE’S AUTO BODY & REPAIR, INC.

Excellent Body & Fender Work From Small Dents to Complete Wrecks

10% OFF up to $2500(offer not good with any other offer or discount)

7116 Castor Ave. 215-342-3179215-342-317924 HOUR TOWING24 HOUR TOWING 215-342-3037 215-342-3037

O’DonnellPainting

Interior and ExteriorHouse Painting & Drywall RepairNeat Clean Work • No Job Too Small

Free Estimates215-677-5854

TuscanyDine-In •Take Out • BYOBPrivate Room Available

2418 Rhawn St. • 215-331-4179

WITH COUPONCASH ONLY15% OFF

Sunday Brunch 11:30am to 3pm

RANDI’SRestaurant & Bar

Fine DiningBanquet Facilities

1619 Grant Ave.215-677-7723

www.randisrestaurant.com

“I will fi nd your leak!”Rafferty Roofi ng

215-281-0771For Quality & Honest Work

at Reasonable PricesLicensed & Insured

PA062531

Dr. Bruni LekaPodiatryFoot & Ankle Surgery

(215) 698-61331900 Grant Ave, Suite B, Philadelphia, PA 19115

215-969-7422

Falcone Electric Residential • Commercial Residential • Commercial

L i censed & I nsu red L i censed & I nsu red

Parishioner

Independent Living • Personal CareSkilled Nursing • Short-Term Rehabilitation

9896 Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA215.934.3009 • www.paulsrun.org

Hospice Volunteers Needed! Call 215-557-7300

PA TDD/TTY # 800.654.5988 ©2013 Kindred Hospital Healthcare Operating, Inc. CSR 176680-01, EOE

Recovery Isn’t Simply a Goal. It’s Our Mission.At Kindred we understand that when people are discharged from a traditional hospital, they oft en need continued care in order to recover completely.Kindred Hospitals are transitional care hospitals providing aggresive, specialized interdisciplinary care to medically complex patients who require extended recovery time.We specialize in: • ventilator weaning& management • wound care • treating infectious diseases

Philadelphia 6129 Palmetto Street

Philadelpha, PA 19111215.722.8555

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South Philadelphia 1930 S. Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19145267.570.5220

www.khsouthphilly.com

Philadelphia -Havertown2000 Old West Chester Pike

Havertown, PA 19083610.853.2572

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Information& Resources

501(C)(3) Nonprofi t 1-800-DEMENTIA

1800DEMENTIA.ORG