Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 27, 2022
Click here for a link to the Sunday readings.
Entrance: Alleluia, Sing to Jesus | 732
1st: Sirach 27:4-7
Psalm 92
2nd: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58
Offertory: Beautiful Savior | 209
Communion: We Remember | 503
Recessional: Alleluia, Alleluia | 169
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
When someone is on trial for a crime of some sort, sometimes they will have a character witness come and testify for them. This person will usually sit on the witness stand and testify how good the person on trial is and how they never could have committed the crime they have been accused of. It is a very important choice the accused has to make on who this witness is. They cannot just put anyone on the stand to speak for them. They need someone of high moral character because...Click HERE to continue reading Deacon Chris' 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.
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:
3rd Sunday February 2022 - $13,343.70
3rd Sunday February 2021 - $13,631.52
As you prepare your taxes, our parish office is happy to provide a statement for the 2021 Giving. Please call Maureen, Julia, or Meg at 215-657-0252 or email rectory@stdavidparish.org. Statements can be picked up, emailed, or mailed.
Feed My Lambs Annual Mass of Thanksgiving and Benefit Drive for St. Francis Inn
Benefit Drive to Aid the Needy in Philadelphia
Donation of non-perishable food, soup, toilet articles, baby food, diapers, paper products may be delivered to Saint David’s Father Curran Hall.
Collection Dates: February 28th to March 7th 2022
Hall Open From: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Mass: Celebrant: Rev. Michael Duffy, OFM
Monday, March 7, 2022 @ 7:30 PM
All are welcome! Please join us!
NO CLOTHING WILL BE COLLECTED THIS YEAR.
Please make checks payable to Saint Francis Inn. Checks can be brought to the Mass or sent to the Rectory.
Hall Open From: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Mass: Celebrant: Rev. Michael Duffy, OFM
Monday, March 7, 2022 @ 7:30 PM
All are welcome! Please join us!
NO CLOTHING WILL BE COLLECTED THIS YEAR.
Please make checks payable to Saint Francis Inn. Checks can be brought to the Mass or sent to the Rectory.
RECTORY HOURS
Monday-Thursday | 9 AM-5 PM
Friday | 9 AM-3:30 PM
March 2nd — Ash Wednesday
Mass Times | 6:30 AM, 9 AM, 7 PM
Prayer Service | 4:45 PM
Wednesdays in Lent —
March 9th through April 6th
March 9th through April 6th
Stations of the Cross & Confession |7 PM
Holy Week
April 10th — April 17th
Palm Sunday | 4PM Vigil, 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM
Wednesday Prayer Services:
Holy Name Society Service | 6:30 PM
Tenebrae Service | 7 PM
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper | 7 PM
Good Friday Morning Prayer | 9 AM
Prayer Service | 3 PM
Prayer Service | 3 PM
Holy Saturday Morning Prayer | 9 AM
Easter Vigil | 8 PM
Easter Sunday | 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM
“Our communal worship at Mass must go together with our personal worship of Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration in order that our love may be complete.”
~ St. John Paul II
Come, Jesus is Waiting!
Eucharistic Adoration is in our Chapel:
Monday & Wednesday 7 AM-7 PM, Friday 7 AM-5 PM
40 Hours begins today after the 11:00 Mass and will conclude Tuesday 3/1 at 8:00 PM. Adoration will be in the main church during these hours.
There will be NO Adoration on Ash Wednesday, 3/2/22.
We are always in need of additional adorers. Is Jesus calling YOU? If you can sign up for a 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. Masses can be requested by phone or in-person. God bless.
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/
Man-Up Philly Men's Spirituality Conference
March 19, 2022 | Immaculata University, Exton, PA
Join us for Philadelphia's Biggest Spirituality Conference...a day to inspire, energize and enable men to be better sons, fathers, and husbands by living our faith and leading our families by example.
Speakers: Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Pat Chambers, Keith Nester, and more
More info and registration: https://manupphilly.com/
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. Anyone can purchase gift cards to support the parish! 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.
Scrip will be sold on 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, and 4/27 from 10-11 AM in Father Curran Hall. Special orders are due to the coordinator by 11 AM on 3/13. On Fridays, scrip is sold through the QoA students' backpacks.
Contact Sharon with any questions!
(cartlidge5@verizon.net or 215-620-0155)
St. David Pro-Life Group
Volunteer @ Pro-life Union:
www.prolifeunion.org/volunteer
www.prolifeunion.org/volunteer
Dates to Remember
March 2nd - 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign kicks off
·Planned Parenthood: 12th & Locust, Phila.
·Philadelphia’s Women’s Center:
777 Appletree Street, Philadelphia
777 Appletree Street, Philadelphia
March 6th - Witness in front of Abington Hospital
2-3 PM
March 26th – Philadelphia March for Life
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.
The basket for food drop-offs is located at the top of the stairs inside the doors leading to Father Curran Hall from the church parking lot.
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
“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!
As you consider your end of year charitable contributions, 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. Thank you to all who have generously donated already!
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!
As you consider your end of year charitable contributions, 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. Thank you to all who have generously donated already!
Classes are filling quickly; don't delay!
It's hard to believe, but it is time to start planning for the 2022-2023 school year! Queen of Angels School provides students with a quality Catholic education that includes Religion every day in addition to all the major academic subjects enhanced with art, computers, gym, music, and Spanish for all grades. For qualified students in grades 5-8, we offer an Honors Math class. Students in kindergarten through grade one consistently utilize Google Tablets to enhance their learning. Second through eighth-grade students participate in a 1:1 Chromebook Program.
It's hard to believe, but it is time to start planning for the 2022-2023 school year! Queen of Angels School provides students with a quality Catholic education that includes Religion every day in addition to all the major academic subjects enhanced with art, computers, gym, music, and Spanish for all grades. For qualified students in grades 5-8, we offer an Honors Math class. Students in kindergarten through grade one consistently utilize Google Tablets to enhance their learning. Second through eighth-grade students participate in a 1:1 Chromebook Program.
The value of our PreK programs is unmatched in quality and price - offering full and half-day options for 3 and 4-year-olds. We also provide before and aftercare at a reasonable price.
Thanks to the generous subsidy from our Parishes, K-8 tuition is subsidized for each student for in-parish families. Discounts are available for multi-child families. For your convenience, financial aid applications are now being processed and the deadline to apply is May 2022. If you have any questions about our outstanding programs, the financial aid process, or would like to schedule a private "Facetime Tour", please do not hesitate to contact Kim O'Doherty at
215-309-4028 or by email at kodoherty@qoaschool.org.
215-309-4028 or by email at kodoherty@qoaschool.org.
Our parish candidates for the SACRAMENT of CONFIRMATION will gather for Retreat on Saturday, March 5 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. They will have the opportunity for prayer, reflection, spiritual discussion and social bonding in preparation for this important Sacrament.
On Saturday, March 12 our parish children who will be receiving the SACRAMENT of the HOLY EUCHARIST for the first time will come together from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM for a guided reflection on the Holy Eucharist, fun activities, a spiritual film and a pizza lunch.
On Saturday, March 12 our parish children who will be receiving the SACRAMENT of the HOLY EUCHARIST for the first time will come together from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM for a guided reflection on the Holy Eucharist, fun activities, a spiritual film and a pizza lunch.
Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, IHM
215-659-4059 (Office) | 484-506-1687 (Cell)
Email: kfitzpatrick@stdavidparish.org | Website: stdavidparish.org/PREP/
Join us and hundreds of other Catholic Teens for the Steubenville Youth Conference at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio the weekend of June 24-26, 2022.
All rising freshman in High School through rising freshman in college are invited to attend. Teens will have a true encounter with Jesus through dynamic speakers, engaging music, the Sacraments, small group discussions, and fellowship with other teens.
RSVP for all events to youthministry@stdavidparish.org
RSVP for all events to youthministry@stdavidparish.org
More info at www.EPIC-Ministries.org
or contact Mackenzie Kephart at 267-393-6335
EPIC High School Youth Group
Teens in 8th-12th grades are invited to the following events:
February 26 - Service Event at St Catherine's Food Pantry
Sign up for 9:00-10:30 am or 10:30-12 Noon, or both shifts.
February 27 - Praise and Worship Event | St David Church 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Social in Church Hall to Follow
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/