St. Cornelius S U N D A Y B U L L E T I N November 24, 2019

Business Manager: David Bauer Pastoral & Administrative Assistant: Marie McGuigan Office Manager: Douglas Kitson Parish Religious Education Program: Jennifer Swetland Director of Music: Margie Melchiore

St. Cornelius Catholic School Robert Touey, Principal

Phone: (610) 459-8663 Website: www.scornelius.org

St. Cornelius Parish Office Hours Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Closed for Lunch 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Sunday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Saturday: Confessions 3:30 - 4:30 Vigil Mass 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm

Weekdays: 7:30 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm • Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

LiveStream www.livestream.com/saintcornelius

Lisa Daughen, Chairperson Agnes Arkus Kathy Carney

Chris Fahey Franca Felcher Kevin Hicks

Peter Kosciewicz Len Leschinsky

Jon Lippard

Joanne Morris Craig Sanders

Parish Council Members

Deacons: Harry Morris • John Todor • Richard Wirth

160 Ridge Rd Chadds Ford, PA 19317 Phone: (610) 459-2502

Fax: (610) 459-3942 Web: www.saintcornelius.org

Email: stcorn1@comcast.net Facebook: Like us on Facebook Msgr. David Diamond, Pastor

A men, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise

Page Two November 24, 2019 Thoughts from the Second Floor Front

XXXIV Sunday The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

November 24, 2019 As Americans, we do not much think of Kings except in the headlines that contain news of monarchies

in Europe or the Middle or Far East. We look on monarchies, either Kings or Queens, with a slight smile; not laughing at, but not taking the institution as seriously as the subjects of the monarchy. So, it may appear to be a bit of stretch for us to engage this Feast of Christ the King. A brief look at the origins of the celebration may shed some light on it. It was in the early 20th century in the pontificate of Pius XI. Sadly, Achille Ratti is often overlooked in the history of the church in the 20th century. After his ordination in 1879, Ratti served as a teacher, a scholar with three doctoral degrees, librarian in Milan and finally as head of the Vatican Library in Rome. Do not mis-take him for an ordinary book worm. He was an excellent mountain climber and did so until he was 56. He mastered many peaks that were rarely attempted including one called Monte Rosa; a climb designated by the British Alpine Association as “dangerous and foolhardy.” There is a good biography of Pius XI in a book called The Pope’s Last Crusade by Peter Eisner. He was the only world leader to publicly denounce Hitler and Nazism prior to World War II. Pius looked around his contemporary culture, as all good prophets do, and saw the alarming rise of sec-ularism accompanied by a culture of violence and savagery. Throughout Europe and beyond, a cultural tecton-ic shift was taking place which would eventually shake the world. The rise of Nationalism, Secularism, Athe-ism all of which, Pius believed, had their origins in women and men being swayed by false leaders and false values. Pius XI essentially said, if you want a leader look to Jesus Christ. And what kind of leader do we find in the peripatetic preacher from Nazareth? He evidently owned nothing but the clothes he wore. He had no home. He preached a message of power based on service and love rather than dominance and control. Opposed by the religious authorities of his day, he died in ignominy calling out for forgiveness with his last breath. The gospel passage this weekend presents Jesus at what the world would claim is the nadir of His ministry, if not the lowest point of His life. But we know His story does not end there abandoned on that dreadful hill after suffering outrageous violence at the hands of cruel soldiers. This is the great reversal that is a central theme in Luke’s gospel account. Mary articulates it beautifully in the opening chapters of Luke’s account in the prayer of praise known as the Magnificat, in part:

He has scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. He has put down the mighty from their thrones,

and has exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things,

and the rich He has sent away empty. In Jesus, the dead are brought to life. This is the greatest reversal. Pius XI spoke out against the evil of his day, can we do any less? Two thousand years ago a poor preacher executed as a threat to the Emperor of Rome had tipped the world towards God in a way that no one else has ever done. As difficult as it is to get your minds to embrace all the issues of the world, the Church today, with a unique wisdom that subsists within our teaching and traditions, boldly claims that Jesus is King of the Universe. Now that is a very challenging thought to embrace. The point ultimately is not that we embrace it but that it embraces us. We are taken be-yond the physical into the domain of metaphysics, into things that are eternal. This is the kingdom that our King came to establish; an eternal Kingdom. And He did so in his preach-ing, His healing, his teaching, His suffering, His death and His resurrection. He calls on us to imitate Him and share in his work, now continuing only through us. We are to preach, to heal, to teach, to suffer, to die to self and live for the other and to rise again to be with Him forever. Faithfully,

Msgr. Diamond

WAYS TO GIVE The Catholic Charities Appeal is recognized as a non-profit institution. As such, all gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. It has its own Employer Identification Number (EIN) and receives a separate financial audit. Be-sides gifts of cash, donors to the 2019 Catholic Charities Appeal may contribute in many other ways, each offering tax advantages according to their circumstances: For more information about any of the ways you can support the 2019 Catholic Charities Appeal, please call The Catho-lic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia at 215.587.5650 or email cca@catholicfoundationphila.org.

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Thanksgiving is a few days away and that means so is #GivingTuesday.

What is Giving Tuesday? Celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, December 3rd, #GivingTuesday is a movement to

inspire millions of people across the world to give back to causes and issues that matter to them. This international day of charity encourages everyone, everywhere to select a charity to support.

We are excited to announce that we have teamed up with The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia to expand our #GivingTuesday effort and raise as much as we can for this year’s beneficiary.

This year Catholic Charities has selected Mercy Hospice as the #GivingTuesday beneficiary!

Who is Mercy Hospice? Mercy Hospice is a CCA beneficiary of Catholic Social Services. They are a community grounded in faith and service where single women and

mothers with children, experiencing homelessness and in recovery can find opportunities for new beginnings.

Your gift gives opportunity, hope and life to so many deserving mothers and children right here in our communi-

ty. You will put shoes on their feet, food on their tables, coats on their backs and so much more. Your faith-filled

support truly saves lives. Everyone knows about Black Friday and Cyber Monday but this Thanksgiving season, consider giving a gift that goes far

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Coffee The St. Cornelius Council of the Knights of Columbus will be host-ing its monthly coffee reception after the 11:00 Mass on the first Sunday of each month. Our next coffee reception is the weekend of December 1. Nick Cappelli of Pronto Catering is again supplying us with the caf-feine, cocoa and tea. We ask parishioners with last names A thru N to help out by bringing a dozen or so baked goods to share with all our parishioners . Thank you to the Prayer Shawl ministry who will be do-

nating this coming month and to those parish groups who have donated baked goods for our earlier First Sunday Coffees: Parish Prayer Circle, Adorers, Consolers, and Pastoral Council.

Also, please use disposable containers for easier clean up. See you there!

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Parish Holy Hour

Tuesday, December 10th 7:00 pm

Every member of the Church must be vigilant in seeing that the sacrament of love shall be at the center of the life of the

people of God so that through all the manifestations of worship due him shall be given back ‘love for love’ and truly become the life of our souls. (Pope John Paul II)

Our hour together in prayer will be guided by the following form.

7 pm - Opening Hymn and Exposition Reading Hymn Short Homily Private meditation - Bible readings encouraged

7:35 pm - Rosary 7:55 pm - Benediction Recessional Hymn

Please join us sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

In our charity, let us pray for the repose of the soul of

James Quigley Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord.

May he rest in peace.

The 2019 Saint Cornelius “Giving Tree" will extend its branches to

reach to those in need this holiday season. This year we ask for your generosity to assist the following outreach organizations: The Catholic Social Services of Delaware County in Chester, Mary, Mother of Hope House III in Wilming-ton, Mothers' Home in Darby and Saint Cornelius Minis-try of Caring, aiding those in our own community. Addi-tionally, the Giving Tree provides children’s winter coats to the outreach programs and schools at St. Ignati-us, St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Peter the Apostle in Philadelphia. The Giving Tree has been set up in the Narthex so you can stop by after Mass throughout November and early December to select a gift tag from the Giving Tree. Purchase the item indicated on the tag (new, please), attach the tag securely or identify the gift and destina-tion, and place your gift under the tree by December 15th. Visa or MasterCard or store gift card for Target or Walmart or grocery or pharmacy stores can be dropped into the snowman next to the tree by December 15th. All gifts and gift cards must be returned to the Giving Tree by Sunday, December 15th to allow time for deliv-ery to the recipients. If you have any questions please contact MaryAnna Ralph by phone 484-571-1393 or email

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St. Cornelius Giving Tree

Thanksgiving Day Mass 9:00 AM

Blessing of Bread to follow, Please join us.

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The Ministry of Consolation A St. Cornelius community response to the needs of people grieving the death of a significant per-son/persons in their lives. The ministry honors the words and example of the Lord Jesus:

"Blessed are they who mourn; they shall be consoled" (Matthew 5:4).

A team of three trained St. Cornelius church members are the facilitators for the consolation ministry. The next session will be November 16, 2019. Open Consola-tion Sessions will be held in the Bethany Room of the Church the third Saturday of the month from 3:30 to 5:00pm. Please contact Joan Holliday at (610) 717-2180.

The Sunday collection is very important for us to maintain our fiscal responsibilities. So, if you are away on a Sunday, ENJOY; but remember YOUR church.

November 17, 2019 $17,562.50 “For where your treasure is,

there also will your heart be.” (Luke 12:34)

Monsignor’s Thursday Email Msgr. Diamond’s weekly Thursday Email is a popular weekly news letter for our parishioners. Currently there are over 805 people who receive his email each Thursday afternoon. If you would like to be on our distribution list, please call the office at (610) 459-2502 or send your request to be added to our distribution at (Stcorn1@comcast.net). Many of our parishioners enjoy receiving these emails and staying up-to-date on the goings on of St. Cornelius Church.

Eucharistic Adoration Wishing you a Blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends. Adoration will be closed Monday, November 25 and Friday, November 29 and will reopen on Monday, December 2. Please pray for the Poor Souls in Purgatory, healing of families, seminarians, vocations and pray for our country. Heaven needs our prayers. Advent is coming, would you consider being a Perma-nent Adorer for the next few weeks until Christmas? You may find the blessings you receive are worth much more than an hour a week in Adoration. We especially need a 2nd person on Friday morning and afternoon. Contact Sue Miller 484-480-5882 or Toni Moyer 484-840-0552.

SACRED HEART OF JESUS, I ADORE YOU IN THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT!

Welcome to the Parish! Marguerite Arbuckle

Phil and Erin Newn and Family

Serving the Homeless In Southern Chester County

“To change the world, we must be good to those who can-not repay us”—Pope Francis

St. Cornelius volunteers care for homeless families through the Family Promise inter-faith ministry in south-ern Chester County. Our forty-four registered volunteers spend time with the most vulnerable in our neighboring community. We need 27-30 volunteers each time we serve 4 times a year. Teams provide for set-up of beds, preparing and serving meals, socialization with the resi-dents, and sleeping overnight at the Host Church. We wel-come new volunteers and if you can’t volun-teer, we would appreci-ate donations to support the food purchases for the meals that we pre-pare when we have our time to volunteer. To sign-up to volunteer or contribute contact Kathy Silvon at msilvon@aol.com or call 484-720-8214

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SPC Mike Canfield Cpl Michael Castle Lt. Connor Cleary

Fr. Joseph Coffey (Chaplain) STC Daniel Concepcion

Maj Robert B. Cusick, Jr. Capt. Joshua deFreitas

SSGT Michael DiVernieri Cadet Emily Fanning LCpl. Eric Gardner

Capt. Matthew Gibbons Ens Patrick Gibbons

Ens John Paul Gibbons 1st Lt. Juan Miguel Gonzalez

Capt. Rachel Gonzalez SPC Logan Hannum

Devin J. Hunt PO1 Nathan R. Keller

Capt. Daniel Kohli Capt. Chris Love

Capt. Megan Love Alexander Marlow

LT Daniel McCadden CSM Sean McGlensey

Capt. Jonathan McGrath LTJG Molly K. McGuckin

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Maj Brian J. O’Shea Capt. James O’Shea

Capt. Neal F. Schubert HM3 Charles Schwartz Ens Nicholas Spadaccini

MSG Thomas Stone Cpl Brennan Sullivan

Cpl Mark Truex Lt. Christopher Vish Capt Jennifer Wynn

Let us pray for our Men and Women serving in the Armed Forces. Especially for:

So far this year, we have raised $92,623 (61%) towards our goal of $150,805. Thank you for your generosity towards such a worthy cause in our diocese.

(Data values as of 11/14/2019)

The Board of Limited Jurisdiction is looking for additional help with the Marketing Committee for our school. Please contact Sally Hun-singer if you are interested in help-ing this committee or would like more information about volunteer opportunities.

Email: sal lyhunsingerbl j@gmail .com. St. Cornelius Knights of Columbus

Poinsettia Sale Christmas season is upon us and once again the Knights will again be selling poinsettias the weekends of 11/23-24, 11/30-12/1 and 12/7-8 after each Mass. The 15”-18” high plants will be offered in a foil-wrapped container, in a variety of colors. The price re-mains at $10 per plant, payable at the time of order in cash or check payable to St. Cornelius Knights of Columbus Council 12391. The plants will be available for pickup in the Parish Life Center Parish Life Center on Friday, 12/13 from 5-6 pm, on Saturday, 12/14 after 5 pm Mass and on Sun-day, 12/15 after all Masses. See order form below. Pro-ceeds from this sale support the charitable mission of the Knights. Membership in the Knights is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, practicing) Cath-olics. A practical Catholic accepts the teaching-authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church and is in good standing in the Catholic Church. Please contact Grand Knight Rob Hasek at (610) 357-5766 for information about joining the Knights.

Quantity $10.00 each Total Cost Red @ $10.00 Each $

White @ $10.00 Each $ Pink @ $10.00 Each $

Marble @ $10.00 Each $ Payment Method Cash [ ] Check [ ] Total $

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Scoring Clinic

Join our St Cornelius basketball clinic that offers a unique sports advantage! Boys and girls work to improve their game through targeted skill development. Core fundamen-tals will be taught through proven teaching methods includ-ing shooting form, driving to the basket, Karate Defense, Rebounding, and ball skills. Who: 2nd through 9th Grade Boys and Girls Location: St. Cornelius Gymnasium Date: November 23 and December 7 Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM Payment: $75 per child Please make checks payable to: Full Cycle Fitness mail to: Kerry Marisa 13 Locust Lane Chadds Ford, PA, 19317 or drop off at the St. Cornelius Parish Life Center Office. For more information please contact Kerry Marisa with any additional questions at Kerry.marisa@yahoo.com or call (917) 696-1103

Play and Train like the Pros

November 23 & November 24 Saturday

5:00 pm Msgr. Diamond Sunday

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November 30 & December 1 Saturday

5:00 pm Msgr. Diamond Sunday

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PILGRIM STATUE 11 - 24 - 19 Gail McCarthy 12 - 1 - 19 Jean Wysocki 12 - 8 - 19 Chris & Tom Weber

Call Cecille at (610) 361-8899 for more information.

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Nancy Young, Peyton Lott, Billy Lott, Nanci Ehmer, Frank Gallagher, Lydia McAndrew, Tom Schreiber, Peg-gy Peters, Paul McEneaney, John Melasecca, Margaret Rogowski, Ken Rudert, Ed Shell, Virginia Piergiovanni, Ellie McCreight, Ellie Griem, Gregory Varacchi, Michael McKinnen, Jeanne Kitson, Connie Carney, Rob Kenney, Kelly Kenney, Eugene Monaco, Susan Meyers, Luke Post, Matthew Hess, Gary Hampton, Edwin Schuller, Jim Buckley, Jerome Lienhard, Mary Rose Salisbury, Mar-gery Butler, Charlotte Kensicki, Jim Barr, Jerome Lich-ard, Lisa Winkleblech, Aaron Winkleblech, Patricia But-ler, Michael Leavy, Bob Post, Mary Ann Holt, Joseph Spetzer, III, Jennifer Carson, Christine Cavaliere, Margie Thivierge, Janet Kuders, Denise Neils, Baby, Gloria Car-roll, Trish Churchill, Carol Lyon, Mark Robuck, Dick Arthur, Frank Bern, Peg Camero, Luke Sneed, Rich Pesce, Amy Tucker, Charles Grasty, Bob Frick, Hillary Hopkins, Gregg Afflerbach, Robert Lott, Joel Ziff, Lynnane Smith, Joe Smith, Bertha Bowman, William Grant, Francis Grant, Mary Ann Croce, Joanne Gillease, Patricia Stevenson, Marie Ouly, Peter LaCrosse, Charles Quinn, Jean Pesce, Elizabeth Kephart, Theresa Briglia, Jean Hackett, Art Hindle, Bernice Hindle, Don Masse, Ellen & Frank Ward, Thomas Small, Vicki Wojdak, Todd Morris, Olga Bianco, Matthew Duffy, Ally Hamp-ton, Hope Huber, Karen Jackson, Susan Springman, Christine Cavalieri, Noreen Decenzi, Catherine Peronace, Joel Rivera, Holly Hampton, Holly Kahles, Joan Eaves, Thama Unger, Barry Ludwig, Bonnie Lou Ludwig, Manalo Bhena, Sandy Schindler, Kathy Menditto, Britta-ny Lott, Andrea Bateman

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Weekly Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil / Sunday Mass Reading

Intention: Missa pro populo (Mass for the people) Reading: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43

Monday 7:30 AM Thirty-fourth or Last Week in Ordinary Time

St. Catherine of Alexandria Intention: Margaret & James Magee Reading: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4

Tuesday 7:30 AM Intention: Art Cassidy Reading: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11

Wednesday 7:30 AM Intention: Matthew Hogan Reading: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19

Thursday 9:00 AM Thanksgiving Day

Reading: Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19

Friday 7:30 AM Intention: Raymond Vaughan Reading: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33

Sunday Mass Intentions (Week of November 24 - November 29) 7:30 AM Anne Marie Nagy 9:00 AM Frank & Grace DeFeo 11:00 AM Gene Rullo 5:00 PM Rita & James Mullins

BIBLE STUDY We have begun our fall Bible Study once again with Monsignor Diamond. All women and men are invited to join us each Thursday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 am. If you weren’t able to join us last week, do not let that deter you. The goal of this Scripture study will be to broaden our knowledge of Scrip-ture, our church’s teaching regarding the Scriptures, and it will enhance our understanding and personal faith life. If you have questions, please call Nancy Todor - cell 609-234-1193.

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Holistic Health Ministry On request, Faith Community Nurses are making home visits to families who may be experiencing medical or social difficulties. The nurses confi-

dentially address the needs holistically through bringing with them prayers from the parish, a knowledge of the medical field and process for providing support. If you know of anyone in the parish or beyond who would benefit from these services, please email: stcfcn@gmail.com. Contact person is Joan Hol-liday, RN/FCN at (610) 717-2180.

Helping Hands and Hearts

This ministry offers temporary help (meals, home visits, light cleaning, laundry, errands) to individu-als and families in need! If you are aware of someone in need or would like to be a volunteer helper, please con-tact Marilyn Gustin at (484) 732-8842.

Prayer Shawl Ministry… Come, Join US! Did you know that each baby baptized at St Cornelius receives a hand-made blanket made by our Prayer Shawl Ministry? You are welcome to join us in this rewarding ministry.

1st and 3rd Monday of each month 1:30pm to 3:30pm

We find ourselves in need of white acrylic yarn or fund-ing to help continue this wonderful ministry. Please prayerfully consider donating to our ministry or purchas-ing a “Pound of Love” or “Caron Pound” of white acrylic yarn. We will have a basket set up in the Bethany Room for your donations, or you are welcome to drop off any yarn donations to the Parish Life Center. Donations are be greatly appreciated. Shawls and blankets are available in the Bethany Room. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jo Shell, (610) 361-8198 or Joanne Fonash, (610) 299-9694.

Centering Prayer GROWING IN LOVE FOR GOD

"Be Still And Know That I Am God." Psalm 46:10

What draws your head and heart to God? Is your mind overwhelmed and filled with distraction and constant noise? Consider the method of Centering Prayer. We meet on Saturday mornings at 8:30 in the chapel. Please call Michael or Rosemary Gidlewski for more information (484) 429-1556.

Required volunteer training will be offered at St. Cornelius School on December 3rd from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. Volunteers in our school, PREP volunteers and CYO coaches are all expected to have received this training. To register for training, please go to https://www.virtusonline.org.

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Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s 32nd Annual Open House and Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday, December 8th. Beginning at 1:00 p.m., visitors can tour the campus and art collection including the international Christmas Crèche display and Papal artifacts from the 2015 Apostolic visit. The Christmas Concert begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Saint Martin of Tours. It will feature the musicians and choir of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. All are welcome to attend. There will be a free will offering for a charity to be chosen by the seminarians.

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You can contact Mrs. Swetland at stcornprep@scornelius.org or by calling

the parish office (610) 459-2502

CHILDREN'S LITURGY We offer a Children's Liturgy of the Word during the 9:00 Sunday Mass. We invite children ages 3-8 to attend if they have not yet received First Holy Communion. THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE Thanks to the generous families who donated to our annual food drive. DATES TO REMEMBER FOR PREP November 24: PREP November 27, December 1: NO PREP November 28: Happy Thanksgiving! December 4: PREP December 8, 11: PREP December 15, 18: PREP Christmas Programs during class Dec 22 - Jan 1: NO PREP

Last week, it was Mrs. Nardozzi's 5th graders who enjoyed a visit from Msgr. Diamond. They learned about the 7

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HELP WANTED St. Cornelius School is looking for someone to help for 2 or 3 days in our After CARE program. To be consid-ered you must have your VIRTUS Training, Protecting God's Children certification, or obtain the certification within two weeks of employment. Please contact Mr. Robert Touey, school principal, at (610) 459-8663 or rtouey@scornelius.org

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St. Cornelius Church 8th Annual Thanksgiving Drive

To benefit Mercy Neighborhood Ministries

The Mission of Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia, Inc. is to create partnerships and services that respond to the needs of those who are poor in the North Philadelphia

community, especially women, children and persons with special needs

Our parish has collected Thanksgiving food donations for the last seven years. We are commit-ted to providing 50 baskets of food again this year. This year they will be donated to Mercy Neighborhood Ministries in memory of Norine & Richard Bastian’s (parishioners) daughter, Norine, who worked there prior to her passing in September of this year.

Food donations will be collected this weekend, November 23rd & 24th!! SUGGESTED NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS:

Canned vegetables Instant potatoes Turkey Gravy Stuffing Mix

Canned Cranberry sauce Low sugar Breakfast Cereal

Muffin mix Instant Pudding

Goya beans Unbreakable juice bottles

NOTE: Should you wish to contribute toward the perishables necessary for the baskets, please donate a gift card to Shop Rite Markets which is the only market located near the Ministry.

Should you wish to help with the collection, please call: Jean Burke (610) 347-0170 or Nancy Todor (609) 234-1193

May God bless you for your generosity!