Fifth Sunday of Lent
April 3, 2022
Click here for a link to the Sunday readings.
Entrance: Led by the Spirit | 121
1st: Isaiah 43:16-21
Psalm 126
2nd: Philippians 3:8-14
Offertory: Here I Am, Lord | 394
Communion: Humbly Lord We Worship You | 207
Recessional: Lead Me, Lord | 739
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,
As we celebrate this final Sunday before Holy Week, there is much upon which to reflect. Where will we meet Jesus on His Way to the Cross? Will we spend extra time with Him to thank Him for the awesome gift of redeeming us from sin? Will we be like the sinful woman, recognizing our sinfulness and receiving Jesus’ mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation? Participating in this sacrament offers us...Click HERE to continue reading Sister Mary's reflection.
As we celebrate this final Sunday before Holy Week, there is much upon which to reflect. Where will we meet Jesus on His Way to the Cross? Will we spend extra time with Him to thank Him for the awesome gift of redeeming us from sin? Will we be like the sinful woman, recognizing our sinfulness and receiving Jesus’ mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation? Participating in this sacrament offers us...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.
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:
4th Sunday March 2022 = $12,553.89
4th Sunday March 2021 = $12,699.10
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
Veiling of Statues
In the dioceses of the United States, crosses in the church may be covered from the conclusion of the Mass for the Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent until the end of the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday. Statues in the church may be covered from the conclusion of the Mass for Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent until the beginning of the Easter Vigil. Additional information can be found on the website for the Office for Divine Worship: https://www.odwphiladelphia.org/.
The St. David Schola will be performing at 10:30 AM on Easter morning. Please join us before the
11 AM Mass as we celebrate the Risen Lord with song and praise.
“The only time our Lord asked the Apostles for anything was the night He went into agony. Not for activity did he plead, but for an Hour of companionship.”
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/
Men of Malvern Layman's Retreat
Men and Young Men:
There is strength to be gathered, rewards to be enjoyed, graces to be won; it’s all possible on a retreat. Think about it. St. David’s Retreat weekend at St Joseph’s in the Hills in Malvern, PA is June 3rd to June 5th. For more information on how to join the many men from St. David’s, please call Gary Warnalis at 215-441-0334 or Henry Jacquelin at 215-530-5076.
Our new prayer shawl group meets 7-8 pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month in the Upper Room of Father Curran Hall.
For information, call Lisa Rymdeko at 215-740-5589 or visit our website.
To request a prayer shawl, call Rose Mueller at 215-657-4423.
St. David Pro-Life Group
40 Days for Life Spring Campaign
Volunteer at Pro-Life Union | www.prolifeunion.org/volunteer
- Planned Parenthood: 12th & Locust, Phila.
- Phila. Women’s Center: 777 Appletree St., Phila.
Be a Witness to Pro-Life
Join us at Horace & York Rd, Abington, in front of Abington Hospital, on Sunday, April 3, 2022, 2PM - 3PM, and on the 1st Sunday of every month.
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 4/10 and 4/27 from 10-11 AM in Father Curran Hall. On Fridays, scrip is sold through the QoA students' backpacks.
Contact Sharon with any questions!
(cartlidge5@verizon.net or 215-620-0155)
Inter-Faith Food Pantry
Open for those who need food and for those who want to donate.
Please note: The pantry’s new address is 2801 Woodland Rd., Roslyn (Salem Baptist Church school building). Enter on Porter Way (next to the church), follow it around to the Cupboard, & exit on Division St, onto Woodland Rd. The hours are the same for donating and to pick up food.
2801 Woodland 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 verify they are open.
2801 Woodland 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 verify they are open.
The food drop-off location is 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
The QOA 6th-8th grade Quiz Bowl teams competed in their last tournament of the year at Henderson High School in West Chester. Team A placed 4th overall, and Teams B and C also had a great day of learning and competition. Thanks to all our parents who came out to support our players! Congratulations to all our Quiz Bowlers on a great season!
Queen of Angels will present the Living Stations on Monday, April 11 at 7pm at St. David's. All are welcome to attend!
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! Over $31,000 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!
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! Over $31,000 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!
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass
Discover the Beauty and Riches of the Mass
The Mass is nothing short of amazing. Through it, we encounter God in the most intimate way possible as we hear him speak to us in the Liturgy of the Word and as we receive His Body and blood in the Most Holy Eucharist. The words, the gestures, and the rituals of the Mass are rich in meaning.
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass explores the extraordinary biblical roots of the Liturgy and reveals what it all means and why it all matters. This fascinating tour of the Mass by Dr. Edward Sri, filmed at the Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul in Philadelphia, will renew your faith and deepen your love for and devotion to the Holy Eucharist.
This is a five session Bible Study Program which begins on Tuesday, April 19 from 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM OR on Wednesday, April 20 from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM in the Rectory.
If interested in participating and to reserve a study set, please contact Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick at 484-506-1687 or kfitzpatrick@stdavidparish.org.
Please keep our parish children who are preparing to receive their FIRST HOLY COMMUNION in your PRAYERS!
Clara Blei
Kevin Bliem
Nathaniel Bradford
Bryce Cassidy
Jamison Celia
Madeline Clancy
Peyton Cooke
David Eckert
Benjamin Falcone
Ayden Fernandez
Ryan Fielder
Mary Foreman
Sadie Gardner
Kevin Bliem
Nathaniel Bradford
Bryce Cassidy
Jamison Celia
Madeline Clancy
Peyton Cooke
David Eckert
Benjamin Falcone
Ayden Fernandez
Ryan Fielder
Mary Foreman
Sadie Gardner
Morgan LaGuardia
Jake Lemek
Jason Lemek
Justin Lemek
Constance Linke
David Luchsinger
Evan Marshall
Temperance McMullen
Leah Montalvo
Leo Mooberry
William O’Neill
Sean O’Reilly
Noah Parfitt
Olivia Pattison
Gisele Ramos
Kyle Rodzwic
Jack Roth
Grace Rush
Quentin Sabatino
John Sikina
Derek Strausser
Lily Strybuc
Hallie Tuck
Gabriel Van Hees
Savanna Yerkes
Olivia Yoder
Ava Zuber
Leah Montalvo
Leo Mooberry
William O’Neill
Sean O’Reilly
Noah Parfitt
Olivia Pattison
Gisele Ramos
Kyle Rodzwic
Jack Roth
Grace Rush
Quentin Sabatino
John Sikina
Derek Strausser
Lily Strybuc
Hallie Tuck
Gabriel Van Hees
Savanna Yerkes
Olivia Yoder
Ava Zuber
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 Plant Sale
EPIC is selling plants (annuals, hanging baskets, vegetables, and herbs) as a fundraiser to attend the Steubenville Youth Conference. Orders are due by April 27 and forms can be found at the entrances of the church. Plants can be picked up after all Masses on May 7th and May 8th or delivered for an additional $5. Contact David Dombrowski at
215-500-6840 for more information.
EPIC High School Youth Group
Teens in 8th-12th grades are invited to the following events:
April 6th - Outdoor Stations of the Cross at St David Church | 7 PM
Event open to all. We need volunteers in 7th-12th grades to lead the Stations.
Event open to all. We need volunteers in 7th-12th grades to lead the Stations.
April 10th - Life Night at St. David Church Hall | 6:30 PM
April 24th - Hiking at the Wissahickon Trails | 5 PM
May 1st - Praise and Worship Event at OLHC | 7 PM
May 15th - Six Flags Great Adventure Catholic Youth Rally
Leaving St David at 8:30 AM returning 9:30 PM
Leaving St David at 8:30 AM returning 9:30 PM
$55 includes ticket, 3-hour lunch buffet, 5 PM Sunday Mass
Discount for families with multiple teens attending.
Discount for families with multiple teens attending.
RSVP for all events at youthministry@stdavidparish.org
For more information, visit our website.
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/