7th Sunday of Easter
May 16, 2021
Sunday Mass Readings
Click here for a link to the Sunday readings.
Entrance: Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise | 186
1st: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26
Psalm 103
Psalm 103
2nd: 1 John 4:11-16
Offertory: Hail Mary, Gentle Woman | 694
Communion: Bread of Angels | 367
Recessional: Take the Word of God With You | 37
Schola Music Schedule:
Sunday, May 16th @ 9 AM
Sunday, May 23rd @ 11 AM
Sunday, May 30th @ 11 AM
Mass will be live streamed from 9 AM-10 AM. The recording will be posted on Monday morning by 11 AM. Visit St. David Church on YouTube to watch previous Masses.
Spiritual Reflection
from St. David Parish
There was one time I heard a father talk about an incident in the kitchen with his 2-year-old son. He was about to make him lunch when the phone rang and the father went to answer it. As he was talking on the phone, he turned around to see his son, Anthony, climb up on the kitchen counter and grab a steak knife. He began to crawl around the countertop with the knife. The father immediately dropped the phone, ran over to take the knife from him, picked him up, and embraced Anthony by saying, “You can’t do that. You are going to hurt yourself.” CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING FR. WINDLE'S REFLECTION.
We will pray the
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel after every mass.
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Creating communities of disciples, leaders, and missionaries for today and tomorrow.
What do YOU want the future of St. David to look like?
This is the LAST CHANCE to complete the Disciple Maker Index, a parish survey about discipleship. We want to hear from you, our parishioners, on what you think makes St. David unique and what we can improve to grow closer to God as a community. Please help us by participating in a 10-15 minute survey online as soon as possible.
- Go to https://portal.catholicleaders.org/dmi/survey/ky4d32ygdy.
- There are also opportunities to complete the survey after daily and Sunday Mass and you can obtain a paper copy next to the offertory baskets or by contacting Maureen Mahon at 215-657-0252.
- All paper copy surveys can be returned to the offertory baskets or the rectory.
The survey will CLOSE tomorrow Monday, May 17th, 2021 and will ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and enable you to provide feedback on our parish’s efforts to help you grow. All responses will be confidential and the parish will only receive information about the community as whole.
We are trying to get the highest response rate possible. This information will be invaluable to Fr. Windle and our various ministries as we plan for the future and strive to be the best disciples we can be. We will receive the results this summer at which time we will share what we have learned with the entire parish.
Thank you for helping with this important project!
Finance Update
Thank you to all parishioners who continue to support St. David Parish’s financial needs. We appreciate your ongoing giving to the parish and the participation in special fundraisers, all that helps pay the ongoing monthly expenses and fund capital projects to keep the parish up to date.
Parish Collections:
2nd Sunday May 2021 — $14,191.50
2nd Sunday May 2020 — $13,787.14
2nd Sunday May 2020 — $13,787.14
Kathleen McCarthy speaks about our Youth and the Catholic Faith!
Kathleen McCarthy is a local evangelist and radio host who will be here at St. David on May 17th. She will speak on our Youth and their Catholic Faith, along with encouragement for all of us in these trying times. Please join us on May 17th at 7:30 PM in St. David Chapel to hear an international speaker and retreat director at Malvern Retreat House. Kathy has 12 children and 57 grandchildren, so she has very personal experience on the topic.
Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life to give us life. Night and day, He is there. If you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to that Adoration.
Come! Jesus is Waiting!
Eucharistic Adoration is in our chapel every
Monday 7 AM – 7 PM, Wednesday 7 AM – 7 PM, and Friday 7 AM – 4 PM.
We are still in need of adorers for Fridays at 2 PM. Also, there are multiple hours during the in which we need more than one adorer in the chapel. Can you answer Jesus’ call to be with Him?
Please do not let Jesus be alone! If you can sign up for this or any other Holy Hour, please contact Paula Warnalis 215-715-6911.
To view the Daily Mass Intentions and the names of the Sick and Deceased, please click HERE.
We still have many masses available for intentions this year. We are no longer taking requests for intentions for the Saturday Vigil, Sunday, Christmas, and Easter. Masses can be requested by phone or in-person. God bless.
Scrip Tuition Fundraising Program
Scrip is a no-cost way to earn money for Catholic school tuition. This includes grade school, high school, and religious education programs. EVERYONE can participate. Even if you’re not a school parent, you can help family members or friends with tuition, or just support parish tuition assistance. Click HERE to find complete information.
On Fridays, scrip is sold at the rectory from 2:30-3 PM, as well as through the Queen of Angels students’ backpacks. Scrip will be sold on 5/16, and 5/23 from 10-11 AM in Father Curran Hall, at the counter by the kitchen area. Special orders due by 11AM on 5/16. May 23rd will be the last sale date for script earnings in the current program year. More info to follow regarding the end-of-year process.
Contact us with any questions!
Sharon C. (cartlidge5@verizon.net)
Jen K. (jenniferkoch2010@gmail.com)
Inter-Faith Food Pantry
Open for those who need food and for those who want to donate.
1250 Easton Road, Roslyn, PA
Because of the current situation, call ahead to check on hours.
267-318-0607
Regular hours for donating Wednesday-Thursday & Saturday 10am-1pm
Regular hours to get food Monday 5:30-7pm and
Wednesday-Thursday & Saturday 11am-1pm
But again, call 267-318-0607 ahead to be verify they are open.
1250 Easton Road, Roslyn, PA
Because of the current situation, call ahead to check on hours.
267-318-0607
Regular hours for donating Wednesday-Thursday & Saturday 10am-1pm
Regular hours to get food Monday 5:30-7pm and
Wednesday-Thursday & Saturday 11am-1pm
But again, call 267-318-0607 ahead to be verify they are open.
There is a basket at the back of the Church for donations
to the Food Cupboard.
to the Food Cupboard.
Foods Needed:
- Canned soup, chili, stew
- Canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon, ham), Hamburger Helper
- Oatmeal
- Pasta sauce, Canned tomatoes
- Pasta
- Shelf-stable meals
- Microwaveable meals
- Potato flakes
- Dried fruit in small packs
- Jelly or jam
- Individual nut bars, snacks & fruit cups
Non-foods Needed:
- Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues
- Household cleaners
- Individual toiletries
- Laundry detergent
We were so happy we could celebrate our May Crowning Liturgy last Friday. Our sacramental classes honored our Blessed Mother and the rest of the classes and school community were able to participate virtually!
Classes are filling quickly in our Pre-K for the 2021-2022 school year! Contact Mrs. O'Doherty in our Admissions Office at 215-309-4028 or kodoherty@qoaschool.org to set up a private "Facetime" tour today and to get more information about our outstanding programs!
Help us get to $50,000!
“Stay at Home and Make a Difference”
Join H&S and the Advancement Office as we raise money for the Choirs of Angels Annual Appeal. Please support this endeavor as we seek to provide tuition assistance, academic and technology upgrades, and facility improvements for our students! Rather than having to purchase tickets to an event, find babysitting, etc. please consider donating that will go 100% directly to the students of QOA with the Stay at Home Gala Initiative! Please go to www.qoaschool.org today to make a donation or send in your donation to QOA, 401 N Easton Road Willow Grove, PA 19090. We have raised over $48,000 so far and are overwhelmed with the generosity of those who have donated already! Thank you for your support!
Are you a non-Catholic who is interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Are you a baptized adult Catholic who has never celebrated First Communion or Confirmation? We can accompany you on your spiritual journey. For more information, please contact Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick (info below) or call the Rectory at 215-657-0252.
Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, IHM
215-659-4059 (Office) | 484-506-1687 (Cell)
Email: Skfitzpatrick6@gmail.com | Website: stdavidparish.org/PREP/
PREP
SPECIAL THANKS to our PREP CATECHISTS & ASSISTANTS who selflessly and generously
conducted weekly Religious Education Classes throughout this challenging schoolyear!
Level 1: Mrs. Marie Kenny & Ms. Lily Swider
Mrs. Beth McCann & Ms. Madison Cartlidge
First Reconciliation & First Communion: Mrs. Eileen Herbert
Mrs. Coleen Dillon
Level 3: Mrs. Susan McGrann
Mrs. Lisa LaFlamme
Level 4: Mrs. Aimee McCann
Mrs. Mary Pat Moore
Mrs. Kathleen Carver
Level 5: Mrs. Andrea Seedes
Level 6: Mr. Michael Rash
Mrs. Patricia D’Angelo
Confirmation: Mr. Dave Dombrowski
Mrs. Joanne Waltrich
Substitute: Mrs. Roseann Casey
Assistants: Mrs. Rosmary Strausser
Mr. Andrew Harbaugh
Mr. Matthew Pennypacker
EPIC & Faith Alive Events
We are returning to in person events, our youth minister is fully vaccinated and we will continue to monitor our volunteers.
May 16th: EPIC “Table Talk” Dinner & Discussion
St. Catherine of Siena | 7pm
May 22nd: High School Service Saturday
St. Catherine of Siena | 9am-12pm
May 16th: Faith Alive Social Night
OLHC | 5-6:30pm
Vaccines: Catholic Research & Answers
- Vatican: Note of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on the morality of using some anti-Covid-19 vaccines (Español)
- USCCB: Answers to Key Ethical Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines and Moral Guidance on Vaccines webpage
- Archdiocese: The Archdiocesan Office for Life and Family has launched a web-page with research and answers to ethical questions concerning COVID-19 vaccines. http://phillycatholiclife.org/life-affirming-choices-3/covid-19-vaccines-explained/
The Green Phase
As of June 26, 2020, the five-county area of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia moved into the green phase of the reopening of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The green phase continues to require precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19 and our corporate responsibility to observe them.
The liturgical directives that follow are for the Pennsylvania green phase and our Archdiocesan Open Phase for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. They were authorized by the Archbishop to go into effect on Friday morning, June 26, 2020.
We can be certain that there will be challenges as we reunite and celebrate Mass together. I ask that we be patient with one another, we all desire one thing – to celebrate the Eucharist together in our church! It will take some adjusting and some refining of details, but let us keep our focus on the Lord, who calls us to gather as His people.
I eagerly await the day we gather together in our church. In the meantime, let us continue to pray for one another.
God Bless You,
Father Windle