Second Sunday of Lent
March 13, 2022
Click here for a link to the Sunday readings.
Entrance: Led by the Spirit | 121
1st: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18
Psalm 27
2nd: Philippians 3:17- 4:1
Offertory: The Lord is My Light | 691
Communion: Humbly Lord We Worship You | 207
Recessional: Save Your People | 126
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
The last painting of the renowned artist Raphael is The Transfiguration. With profound insight, the artist includes two contrasting events. The top half depicts the Transfiguration scene with the glorious figures of Christ, Moses and Elijah. In the lower half we see a representation of the boy possessed by the devil. Besides giving us an artistic masterpiece, Raphael teaches us...Click HERE to continue reading Sister Kathleen'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.
Ukraine Relief Collection
Your help is needed in Ukraine where there are already more than 2.9 million people in need of assistance. A second collection will be taken up today for relief efforts in Ukraine.
Your prayers and support will make so much of a difference. Please prayerfully consider donating a vital gift today!
Mary, Queen of Peace...pray for us!
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:
1st Sunday March 2022 - $18,286.40
1st Sunday March 2021 - $18,319.18
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.
Pancake Breakfast
Thank you to all who attended our parish pancake breakfast! A special thanks to all our volunteers who made it possible!
RECTORY HOURS
Monday-Thursday | 9 AM-5 PM
Friday | 9 AM-3:30 PM
Wednesdays in Lent | March 9th — 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
"Certainly amongst all devotions, after that of receiving the sacraments, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament holds first place, is most pleasing to God, and most useful to ourselves. Taste and see how sweet is the Lord."
~St. Alphonsus Liguori
Come, Jesus is Waiting!
Eucharistic Adoration is in our Chapel:
Monday & Wednesday 7 AM-7 PM
Friday 7 AM-5 PM
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/
Please join us for our new prayer shawl ministry group beginning on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 7 pm in the Upper Room of Father Curran Hall. We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month.
Lisa Rymdeko will teach knitting and crocheting to those who would like to learn. If you already knit or crochet please join us for an evening of prayer and creativity.
For information, call Lisa Rymdeko at 215-740-5589 or visit www.stdavidparish.org/prayer-shawl-ministry/.
To request a prayer shawl, call Rose Mueller at 215-657-4423.
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 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 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
Father Daughter Dance—March 19, 2022 6-9 pm in QOA Gym, $15 per person, $50 cap per family! ALL PARISHIONERS ARE WELCOME! For more information, contact Patty Haffner at hafnerp1@yahoo.com.
Our PreK classes are filling quickly! We offer five and three day a week full and half day options for our 3 year olds and 5 Full and Half Day options for our 4 year olds. Only a few spots remain in our full day classes so register today!
Contact our Admissions office today at
Contact our Admissions office today at
kodoherty@qoaschool.org or 215-309-4028.
“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! Over $27,000 has been raised for this initiative and 100% will go to benefit our current and future students!
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! Over $27,000 has been raised for this initiative and 100% will go to benefit our current and future students!
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!
Save the Dates
Eighth Grade Fundraiser Schedule of Events:
Please help support the Queen of Angels eighth grade class raise money for their class trip and school gift.
Magerks Fundraiser - Monday, March 21st
Magerks Horsham will donate 15% of all sales to the 8th Grade Fundraiser. Dine in only. Let your server know you are with Queen of Angels.
Clothing and Toy Drive - Saturday, April 2nd 11am - 12pm
St. David's Parking Lot
Accepting clothing, shoes, accessories, household items, small toys, stuffed animals, bikes, scooters, car seats, and strollers
Kids’ Night Out - Saturday, April 2nd 5pm -10pm
Queen of Angels Gym
Drop off children K- 7th for a night of movies, games, food, and fun!
$25 per child, QOA students only please.
The SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION will be administered to our St. David Parish Candidates on Tuesday, March 29 at 4:00 PM. Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald will be the celebrant. Please keep our Confirmation Candidates in your prayers!
Brynn Sophia Anderley
James Madick Christopher Anderley
Mackenzie Margaret Mary Baer
Sarah Elizabeth Frances Bean
Patrick Murphy Luke Breslin
Sergio James Luke Cataldi
Matthew Andrew Joseph Conway
Madeline Mary Francis Cox
Tyler Daniel Michael Curnell
Nicolas Antonio Michael De Oliviera
Angela Marie Cecilia Di Bello
Francesca Abigail Fayette
Alexander John Sebastian Forss
James Robert Andrew Funk
Elizabeth Ann Jane Harter
George John Sebastian Hartman, IV
Zachary George Johnson
Sydney Catherine Kozel
Haley Eleanor Kramer
James Madick Christopher Anderley
Mackenzie Margaret Mary Baer
Sarah Elizabeth Frances Bean
Patrick Murphy Luke Breslin
Sergio James Luke Cataldi
Matthew Andrew Joseph Conway
Madeline Mary Francis Cox
Tyler Daniel Michael Curnell
Nicolas Antonio Michael De Oliviera
Angela Marie Cecilia Di Bello
Francesca Abigail Fayette
Alexander John Sebastian Forss
James Robert Andrew Funk
Elizabeth Ann Jane Harter
George John Sebastian Hartman, IV
Zachary George Johnson
Sydney Catherine Kozel
Haley Eleanor Kramer
Vaughn Michael Thomas Lanahan
Michael Frederick Lombardo
Kyle Joseph Magalona
Gracie Rose Joan Maxwell
Augustus Philip Nama
Christopher George Francis Nardi
Luca Gennaro Sebastian Nardone
Aydan Longinus Paradis
Raymond Andrew Pouncy IV
Michael Anthony Sebastian Sabatino
Michael Antonio Sebastian Sanchez
Tyler Anthony Michael Schumack
Anthony James Michael Sheridan
Adrianna Rose Bernadette Sproehnle
Mary Katherine Anne Stelacio
Nikolas Etienne Carlo Van Hees
Claire Brigid Walton
Maggie Helen Agnes Waltrich
Alyssa Mackenzie Catherine Watkis
Michael Frederick Lombardo
Kyle Joseph Magalona
Gracie Rose Joan Maxwell
Augustus Philip Nama
Christopher George Francis Nardi
Luca Gennaro Sebastian Nardone
Aydan Longinus Paradis
Raymond Andrew Pouncy IV
Michael Anthony Sebastian Sabatino
Michael Antonio Sebastian Sanchez
Tyler Anthony Michael Schumack
Anthony James Michael Sheridan
Adrianna Rose Bernadette Sproehnle
Mary Katherine Anne Stelacio
Nikolas Etienne Carlo Van Hees
Claire Brigid Walton
Maggie Helen Agnes Waltrich
Alyssa Mackenzie Catherine Watkis
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:
Sunday March 13—"Minute to Win It" Games and Social Night
6:30 p.m. St David Parish Hall
6:30 p.m. St David Parish Hall
Sunday March 20—A Reflective Night with the Story of the Woman at the Well from the Chosen Series.
6:30 p.m. St David Parish Hall
6:30 p.m. St David Parish Hall
Saturday March 26—Saint Catherine’s Food Pantry Service Event
Volunteer for shifts 8:30-10:00 or 10:00-11:30 shifts or both
Volunteer for shifts 8:30-10:00 or 10:00-11:30 shifts or both
RSVP for all events at youthministry@stdavidparish.org
Dave Dombrowski | 215-500-6840
Mackenzie Kephart | 267-393-6335
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/