Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 19, 2021
Click here for a link to the Sunday readings.
Entrance: Lift High the Cross | 701
1st: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20
Psalm 54
Psalm 54
2nd: James 3:16 - 4:3
Offertory: Seek the Lord | 649
Communion: Take and Eat | 357
Recessional: Take the Word of God With You | 377
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
+Dear Saint David Parishioners,
It is human nature that sometimes when someone who has our best interest at heart points out a fault that we need to correct, that we may get defensive and/or critical. Saint James points out in his letter today the tough truth that selfishness and pride are rooted from within. No one makes us have feelings of envy, hatred, or obnoxiousness. It comes from within – ouch! Jesus knew the ins and outs of being human, yet He did not sin.... Click HERE to continue reading Sister Mary'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.
Archbishop Perez and the Bishops of PA are reinstating the OBLIGATION to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, effective August 15th... Click HERE to read a statement by the Archbishop regarding safety as Mass obligation resumes.
As of August 13th, the Archdiocese has announced updates about the celebration of Sacred Liturgy. Click HERE to read the updated directives from the Office of Divine Worship.
Click HERE to view the update on Lifted Restrictions for St. David as of May 31, 2021.
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/
It's not too late to participate! Click HERE to learn more about this exciting sweepstakes based on professional football! If you have any questions, please contact Lori at ldondero44@gmail.com or 215-317-9318.
Register now for
Designer Bag Bingo!
Fri. Oct. 8th | Doors open at 6 PM
Bingo starts at 7 PM
Queen of Angels gym
Please support St. David parish by sending in your registration today! Drop off your check for $35 at the rectory to reserve your seat.
***Tickets will NOT be sold at the door! ***
Questions call Lori at 215-317-9318 or email lori.dondero2@gmail.com
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 September 2021 - $12,207.50
2nd Sunday September 2020 - $11,834.84
RECTORY HOURS
Monday-Thursday | 9 AM-5 PM
Friday | 9 AM-3:30 PM
A Powerful Study on the Life of Jesus Christ
The marvelous treasures of the Catholic Faith—the Eucharist, Mary, the saints, and the Creed—are all centered on a single figure: Jesus Christ. While many of us already know a lot about him, how well can we say we really know him? Filmed on location in the Holy Land, this encounter with Christ will inspire and empower you to center your entire life on him as you come to know and love him in an ever deeper and more intimate way.
Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 6:45 to 8:00 PM or on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:45 PM in the Rectory, beginning on September 21 & 22. For further information and/or to sign up, please contact Sr. Kathleen at kfitzpatrick@stdavidparish.org or 484-506-1687.
"God is everywhere, in the very air I breathe, yes everywhere, but in His Sacrament of the Altar He is as present actually and really as my soul within my body; in His Sacrifice daily offered as really as once offered on the Cross."
~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Come! Jesus is Waiting!
Eucharistic Adoration is in our Chapel:
Monday & Wednesday 7 AM-7 PM, Friday 7 AM-4 PM
Urgent need for adorers Fridays at 11AM. Please do not let Jesus be alone! If you can sign up for this or another 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 are no longer taking requests for intentions for Saturday Vigil, Sunday, Christmas, and Easter. We are accepting intentions for 2022. 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.
For now, we will continue with Sunday sales only. Scrip will be sold on 9/26 from 10-11 AM in Father Curran Hall.
Contact us with any questions!
Sharon C. (cartlidge5@verizon.net)
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
Come back to Community this Fall at St. David Parish
Are you feeling discontent in your faith? Do you leave Sunday Mass wondering what any of it has to do with your day-to-day life? If you are nodding your head, we have something just for you.
We invite you to join Walking with Purpose, a Bible study program that has transformed the hearts of countless women by introducing them to a personal relationship with Jesus through Scripture while connecting them to community.
This fall at St. David Parish we are excited to offer Opening Your Heart, our foundational study that meets women exactly where they are. Please join us at our Open House THIS Monday, September 20th at 6:30pm in the rectory to learn more about Walking With Purpose. Weekly sessions start on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 6:30pm in FCH Upper Room. We will dig into topics like prayer, the role of the Holy Spirit, and what exactly is the point of suffering. This 22-lesson study is a MUST for the woman just dipping her toes in the faith pool and the Olympic swimmer in need of a faith refresher!
For more information, contact Meg Stelacio at mstelacio@stdavidparish.org or 215-964-3076.
Come and see how Scripture applies to your everyday life!
We have an open chair waiting for you!
This fall at St. David Parish we are excited to offer Opening Your Heart, our foundational study that meets women exactly where they are. Weekly sessions start on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 6:30pm in FCH Upper Room. We will dig into topics like prayer, the role of the Holy Spirit, and what exactly is the point of suffering. This 22-lesson study is a MUST for the woman just dipping her toes in the faith pool and the Olympic swimmer in need of a faith refresher!
For more information, contact Meg Stelacio at 215-964-3076 or mstelacio@stdavidparish.org. Come and see how Scripture applies to your everyday life! We have an open chair waiting for you!
The Vision of Man Fully Alive
The St. David Men's Group, also known as That Man is You (TMIY) began the Fall Semester on September 12th. We meet every Sunday from 7:45-9am in Father Curran Hall. We start with coffee, a video presentation and small group discussion. We are excited to embark on our 5th year and welcome new men to come join us in fellowship as this new year aims to enable men to experience authentic freedom as sons of God. If you have any questions please call or email Mitch Nama. 267-574-5296 or mitch.nama@gmail.com.
Are you looking for a way to do more for Christ? Do you love music? We ask that you prayerfully consider joining the St. David's Choir!
Rehearsals resume on September 7th, from 7:30pm-9pm, every Tuesday in the choir loft. You do not need to know how to read music but you do need to be able to sing on pitch. Any age is welcome! Please contact Barbara Aughtmon, baughtmon@comcast.net, or Kathleen Piselli, kat44mus@yahoo.com, if you are interested!
He who sings, prays twice.
Save the Date!
H&S Queen of Angels Fall Festival
Sunday, October 3
Noon Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians followed by watching the Eagles game, with food and festivities. We hope you can make it!!!
Queen of Angels’ students held a moving outdoor prayer service to remember the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
We are grateful to the members of the Legion of Mary who delivered the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima to our 8th grade. The statue will travel from classroom to classroom and the students will say special prayers to the Blessed Mother. You can be sure Queen of Angels' students will remember the parishioners of St. David in their intentions.
Catechetical Sunday is celebrated today! It is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. This year’s theme is prayed at every Mass: “Say the Word and My Soul Shall be Healed.”
Please pray for our St. David Catechists and Youth Ministers who will be commissioned for their ministry at our 9:00 AM Eucharistic Liturgy. We owe a debt of gratitude to them for assisting our St. David Parish Parents in teaching the faith and modeling a loving relationship with the Lord Jesus, Mary, and the Saints.
Our St. David Catechists and Youth ministers, who are generously sharing their love and devotion to the Lord Jesus with our youth deserve our sincere gratitude and prayers!
Kinder: Mrs. Lisa LaFlamme
Mrs. Patricia Gwalthney
Level 1: Mrs. Beth McCann
Ms. Madison Cartlidge
Mrs. Marie Kenney
Level 2: Mrs. Roseann Casey
Mrs. Colleen Parfitt
Mrs. Jennifer Falsone
Mrs. Caitlin Rush
Level 3: Mrs. Cindy McGuigan
Mrs. Sue McGrann
Ms. Hannah Lieb
Level 4: Mrs. Aimee McCann
Mrs. Hilary Cummings
Mrs. Mary Pat Moore
Level 5: Mrs. Andrea Seedes
Mrs. Rosemary Strausser
Mr. Matthew Hoffmann
Level 6: Mrs. Patricia D’Angelo
Mr. Michael Rash
Level 7: Mr. Dave Dombrowski
Mrs. Meghann Rash
Mr. Thomas Murt
Special Sacraments:
Mrs. Kathy Dugan
Mrs. Maureen LaMont
Office Assistants:
Mrs. Christine Schumack
Mrs. Shanelle Uelli
Substitute Catechists:
Mrs. Kathleen Carver
Mrs. Colleen Dillon
Mrs. Eileen Herbert
Mrs. Joanne Waltrich
Youth Ministry: Mr. Dave Dombrowski Mrs. Peg Dombrowski
Mr. Mitch Nama
Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, IHM
215-659-4059 (Office) | 484-506-1687 (Cell)
Email: kfitzpatrick@stdavidparish.org | Website: stdavidparish.org/PREP/
EPIC High School Youth Group
For 8th-12th graders
Ministry Night - Sunday September 19th
Ministry Night - Sunday September 19th
Service Event - Sunday September 26th
7:00 PM—8:30 PM in St. David Church Hall
Faith Alive Jr High Youth Group
For 6th & 7th Graders
Life Teen Events - Sunday September 19th & 26th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM in St. David Church Hall
We ask that a parent accompany their teen for the September 19th event.
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: kfitzpatrick@stdavidparish.org | Website: stdavidparish.org/RCIA/