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Founded 1906 128 BRYN MAWR AVENUE BALA CYNWYD, PENNSYLVANIA 19004

Website: www.saintmatthias.org Phone: 610-664-0207

Email: matthias@saintmatthias.org Fax: 610-664-3559

Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions): Saturdays 4:15 to 4:45 PM, also by appointment ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Reverend Monsignor Gerard C. Mesure, J.D., J.C.D., M.A. … Pastor Director of Parish Outreach … Peggy Haley Reverend Sean P. Bransfield, J.C.L., M.A., M.Div. … Parochial Vicar Director of Liturgical Music … Berthilla Wiscount Reverend John A. McGinnis … Retired Priest Coordinator of Religious Education … Peggy Haley

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NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to Saint Matthias Parish! Please see one of

the priests after any weekend Mass, or call the Rectory if you are interested in

registering at Saint Matthias Parish.

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SICK CALLS: Emergencies – Please call the Rectory. Hospital Visitation –

The Parish Priests will be happy to visit any Parishioner who is hospital-

ized. Please contact the Rectory, since hospitals do not contact the Rectory.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Baptism is administered most

Sundays at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements are made in advance at the

Rectory. Sponsors must provide proof of eligibility by a letter from their

respective Pastors. First-time parents attend a Pre-Jordan Meeting prior to

Baptism, which is arranged at a mutually convenient time.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made with the parish

at least six months before the date of the Wedding.

J U N E 1 7 , 2 0 1 8 – E L E V E N T H S U N D A Y I N O R D I N A R Y T I M E

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June 17, 2018 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday, June 16 – Vigil, Eleventh zSunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 Stephen Griffin

Sunday, June 17 – Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 Angela Goodrich 10:30 Richard Frank Vita 7:00 For All Our Parishioners

Monday, June 18 – Weekday 7:30 Hans Steinbeis

Tuesday, June 19 – Weekday/St. Romuald 7:30 Nicholas Chovanes

Wednesday, June 20 – Weekday 7:30 Henry Bloguszewski

Thursday, June 21 – Saint Aloysius Gonzaga 7:30 John Egriss

Friday, June 22 – Weekday/Ss. Paulinus, John Fisher, & 7:30 Eugene Chovanes Thomas More

Saturday, June 23 – Weekday/BVM 8:00 Special Intention of Alana Burdo Shaw *5:00 For Rocque Fernandes

Sunday, June 24 – Nativity of St. John the Baptist 8:30 Cecilia and Vincent Przybyszewski 10:30 Tom Fitzpatrick 7:00 For Religious Vocations * Extraordinary support through the Saint Matthias Day Program

LIVING LIGHTS: On the side of the Sanctuary near the statue of the Sacred Heart is a place where three candles burn for special intentions. If you wish to have one of these candles burning for your intention, please bring your donation and intention to the sacristy or the rectory office. The donation for these candles is $10. This week’s candles are lit for: Our Youth, Marriage & Family, Special Intention.

H.O.P.E. – Helping Other People Enthusiastically Our volunteers assist fellow Parishioners by providing transportation to doctors’ offices, banks, and super-markets. The H.O.P.E. Captain for June 18–24 is Dolores DiGiacomo – 610-664-6043.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH:

Martha Eckert, Frank Diebold, Marie Damas, Eleanor Kuhl, Louise Owens, Michele Smith, Lorraine Beaulieu, Dr. Joan Hurlock, Rev. Thomas Wheeler, S.J., Rev. James Moore, S.J., Chadd Kraus, Louis Owens, Lynne Dotsey, Jack Yura, Nancy Lawler, Peggy Haley, Michelle Smith, Richard & Mary Jane Breen, Ann Ledgister, Olivia King, Terrie Gaspar, Louise Grato, Sister Margaret Donohue, R.S.M., Dolores Frank, Donald Brokens, Raymond Hinson, Richard Begg, and Kathy Sullivan. We also pray for those served by our Parish in Inglis House and Bala Nursing Home. Please help us keep this list current: if you wish to have someone’s name added to/removed from the Sick List, kindly contact the Rectory.

MEMBERS OF THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL:

Patricia Black, Andrea Constantino, Mike DeMonte, Maggie Duffy, Peggy Haley (ex-officio), Ross Holgado, Ed Kiefski, Claudia Martinez, Ray Nepomuceno, Kathy O’Connor-Eicke, Gina Sullivan, H. Nelson Keyser (finance rep.), Berthilla Wiscount (ex-officio).

Priest Celebrant Schedule: June 23/24 5:00 Father McGinnis 8:30 Father McGinnis 10:30 Monsignor Mesure 7:00 Monsignor Mesure

Second Collection Envelopes This Weekend: Catholic Education. This collection is used to support the various educational projects of the Parish, in particular, it underwrites the costs of our PREP program and the subsidies we as a Parish provide for our children attending Catholic grade schools. Next weekend the second collection will be for Peter’s Pence. Thank you for your generosity. Please place all second collection envelopes in the main collection at the offertory of the Mass.

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Dear Parishioners,

I am pleased to announce that Permanent Deacon

Mike Kubiak, who was previously assigned to our

parish, will be returning to Saint Matthias. As a

permanent deacon, he is able to assist with baptisms,

some weddings, preach at Mass, and will be involved

in various activities in the parish. We are happy to

have Deacon Kubiak coming back to Saint Matthias.

Please remember him, and all of the Permanent

Deacons of the Archdiocese, in your prayers.

Father Mesure

CONCERT

Next Sunday, June 24

4:30 to 6:30 PM

Join us on the lawn behind the Church for a free outdoor live Jazz Concert featuring “Mike DeMonte and the 20th Century Ramblers”! Bring chairs, a blanket, your picnic dinner, along with a beverage of your choice.

We are delighted to share the following “Good News” that we received about some of our parishioners.

Congratulations and God bless you!

Rev. Brandon Artman graduated from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary with a Masters of Arts degree in Pastoral Theology (magna cum laude) and received the Bishop Francis E. Hyland Award for Excellence in Field Education (apostolate). Father Artman was ordained a priest on May 19 at the Cathedral Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul. He begins his first assignment as a priest tomorrow at Saint Matthew Parish in the Mayfair section of the “Great Northeast.”

Christina Holgado graduated from Lower Merion High School. Distinguished Scholar’s Diploma; National Honor Society; Departmental Honors: French, Math, Science, Social Studies; Greatest Team Impact Award (awarded to a senior athlete who exemplifies Positive Leadership on a team, in school, and in the community; Excellence in Video Production Award (outstanding commitment, productivity and service to LMHS.

Mark Rooney graduated 8th grade from Saint Margaret School in Narberth. He will attend Malvern Preparatory High school this Fall. He was awarded the Erika Hormsleth Memorial Scholarship.

Erica Salutric graduated from Lower Merion High School. She will be attending Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, this Fall, major-ing in neuroscience.

Megan Zak received her Masters degree in Public Policy from Temple University. She tied for the highest GPA in the class and received an award for Academic Excellence.

Life is changed, not ended. Please pray for the

happy repose of the soul of Josephine (Jo) Hogan.

May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful depart-

ed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

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A Father’s Day Prayer

Heavenly Father,

you entrusted your Son Jesus,

the child of Mary,

to the care of Joseph, an earthly father.

Bless all fathers as they care for their families.

Give them strength and wisdom,

tenderness and patience;

support them in the work they have to do,

protecting those who look to them,

as we look to you for love and salvation,

through Jesus Christ, our rock and defender.

Amen.

PREP stands for

Parish Religious Edu-

cation Program. It is

the primary religious

education program for

children who do not

attend Catholic schools. Saint Matthias PREP

classes are held on Sundays from September to May

from 8:45 to 10:15 AM in the Parish Center.

Register NOW for the 2018-2019 school year! Please contact Peggy Haley at 610-664-0207.

Sick List Purging

From time to time we do a purging of the sick list

that is printed in the bulletin. The new sick list

will appear in the July 1 bulletin. If you wish a

loved one’s name to continue to appear on the Sick List

past July 1, please contact the Rectory no later than

Monday June 25; any name not re-confirmed for

inclusion in the Sick List will be deleted. As always, if

you see the name of a friend or loved one who has

recovered or who has passed away that is still on

our sick list, please alert the Rectory so we can

update the list and keep it current. Thank you.

Eucharistic Adoration Our monthly All-Day Eucharistic Adoration will resume in the Fall. If you wish to spend time with our Lord in Church during these summer days, please press the buzzer at the Church door closest to the Rectory during business hours. You will be buzzed in. Please close the door tightly behind you when you leave.

Science Teacher Wanted

Merion Mercy Academy, a Catholic independent

all-girls high school sponsored by the Sisters of

Mercy, has an opening for a full-time teaching

position in the Science Department for the 2018-

2019 school year. Qualified applicants with a

science degree and secondary certification are

asked to submit a cover letter and resume by

Tuesday, June 19. Experience preferred. Send e-

mail to: Mary Ann Danovich, Ass’t Head of Aca-

demic Affairs: madanovich@merion-mercy.com.

OUR AID FOR FRIENDS FREEZER

IS DANGEROUSLY LOW Please do not throw out your leftovers.

Put them in the handy trays located at the

entrances of the church. Bring to freezer

located on back porch of the rectory. Many

elderly individuals rely on these meals; we

can’t let them go hungry. Thank you!

Fall CYO Sports Registration for CYO Fall Sports is now open. All CYO activities are available to parish members; participation is based on grade entering in Fall, 2018. All potential participants must register online prior to participation. Check out our website for complete registration information and links: www.SaintMatthias.org.

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St. John's Hospice - Casserole Pickup

Donations of casseroles are collected in the parish

gym on the morning of the 3rd Monday of each month

(tomorrow morning, June 18!) for Saint John's

Hospice which helps inner city homeless men with

food, shelter, counseling, and health care. (Casserole

recipe information and pans are at the church doors.)

Main Line Singles Dinner Club (Ages 52-66)

Catholic men and women are cordially invited to join

The Main Line Singles Dinner Club to share common

interests and dine together twice a month. Next event:

June 24 at 5:00 PM at a member's home in Broomall.

Information: Barb at 610-896-6542.

Phillies vs. NY Yankees

Monday, June 25 | 7:05 PM | Citizens Bank Park

Plan a night out with family and friends and head down to the ballpark for Catholic Charities Night with the Phillies! This is CCA’s largest annual fundraiser, with CCA benefitting from each ticket sold: Outfield (101-107): $43/ticket; Pavilion (201-205): $34/ticket; Pavilion Deck (301-305): $23/ticket. To purchase tickets, please visit: www.phillies.com/catholiccharitiesnight

Quo Vadis Days 2018: June 25-28, 2018

Quo Vadis: Where Are You Going? High school men are invited to gather for this 4-day, 3-night camp with the Philly Seminarians. The camp, held at the Black Rock

Retreat Center in Lancaster County, includes dynamic talks, small group discussions, meaningful prayer experiences, and a fun en-vironment including a ropes course, swimming pool, lake, basketball, soccer, frisbee, and more. A sliding scale registration fee of $25-$300 includes lodging, meals, t-shirt, and activities. To register, or for more info, please visit heedthecall.org or contact the Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood at (610) 667-5778.63

Holy Hour for Life with the Sisters for Life Thursday, June 28, 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Saint Malachy's Catholic Church, 1429 North 11th Street, Philadelphia. We invite you to join us for a special Holy Hour for Life. Come and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and with the missionary image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Music will be by the Sisters. We will begin with prayer in the Church at 7:00 p.m. followed by a social afterwards.

B.B.V.C. 2018 – July 13, 2018 Boys in Grades 6-8 are invited to a summer day of fun, food, and faith at the B.B.V.C. (the Brothers of Borromeo Vocations Camp at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary) with the Philadel-phia Seminarians! Registration fee of $25 in-cludes supplies, lunch, and dinner. To register, or for more info, please visit heedthecall.org or contact the Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood at (610) 667-5778.

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Reach out for anonymous help and support…

…for yourself or a loved one…

- Healing from Abortion:

Rachel’s Vineyard – www.rachelsvineyard.org

- Pornography/Sexual Addiction (Men):

Augustine’s Brothers - http://AugustinesBrothers.org

- 12-Step Program Assistance for Catholics:

Calix Society: www.calix-philly.com

- Same-Sex Attraction:

Courage: http://couragerc.org

For more information on vocations to the Sacred Priesthood in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia,

please visit www.HeedTheCall.org.

For information on the Permanent Diaconate, please visit www.scs.edu/diaconal-formation.

For more information on the Consecrated Life for

Men and Women, please visit ForYourVocation.org.

June, 2018 Social Networks: That social networks may work

towards that inclusiveness which respects others for

their differences.

Have you made your donation yet? Our “heart” near the parking lot needs to be completely filled! Each year we have consistently surpassed our goal; we have hit a “lull” in donations. YOUR generous donation can ensure that our goal is surpassed again this year! Gifts made to the annual Catholic Charities Appeal will provide support needed to tens of thousands of people through countless organizations, programs, and ministries throughout the Archdiocese. The over-all Archdiocesan goal this year is $ 12.5 million. Our parish goal remains the same as last year: $ 50,536; let’s exceed it again this year! So far, our parishioners have given 110 gifts amount-ing to $ 27,268, or 54 %, of our goal. Please make YOUR gift, or learn more about CCA, today at: www.CatholicCharitiesAppeal.org. Please place your contribution in any weekend collection, clearing marking the envelope for Catholic Charities. Don’t delay! Thank you to those who have already donated.