Sunday Mass Readings & Hymns
June 7, 2020
Click here for a link to the Sunday readings.
Entrance: God We Praise You | 209
1st: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9
Psalm: Daniel 3
2nd: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Gospel: John 3:16-18
Offertory: All the Earth | 423
Communion: I Am the Bread of Life | 327
Recessional: Sent Forth By God's Blessing | 387
Mass will be live streamed from 9AM-10AM. The recording will be posted by 11AM.
Visit St. David Church on YouTube to watch previous Masses.
Spiritual Reflection
from St. David Parish
On this Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, we are once again reminded of the presence of the Triune God in our hearts which began at our Baptism when the waters of “New Life” were poured on our foreheads in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Every moment of our lives God, who is love, is trying to draw us to a more intimate communion with Himself. Our conviction of the indwelling of the Triune God will help us to respect ourselves and others, know that God is the source of our strength, see the Trinity as the model for our families and strive to become more like the Triune God through all of our relationships.
Knowing that we are God’s holy dwelling place will increase our self-esteem as beloved sons and daughters of God, our longing to grow in communion with God through frequent reception of the sacraments and daily prayer gives us the desire to live purer and holier lives and practice acts of justice and charity. This Triune Presence will also lead us to respect and honor others as “Temples of the Holy Spirit.”
The awareness and conviction of the presence of God within us, gives us the strength to face the manifold problems of life with Christian courage. It was such a conviction that prompted the early Christian martyrs, when taken to their execution, to shout the heroic prayer of Faith from the psalms: “The Lord of might is with us, our God is within us, and the God of Jacob is our helper” (Psalm 46).
We are created in love to be a community of loving persons, just as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are united in love. From the day of our Baptism, we have belonged to the Trinity. How privileged we are to grow up in such a beautiful family! We belong to the family of the Triune God. The love, unity, and joy in the relationship among the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit should be the supreme model of our relationships within our Christian families. Our families become truly Christian when we live in a relationship of love with God and with others.
Like God the Father, we are called upon to be productive and creative persons by contributing to the building up of our family, our Church, our community, and our nation. Like God the Son, we are called upon to reconcile, to be peacemakers, to put back together that which has been broken, to restore what has been shattered. Like God the Holy Spirit, it is our task to uncover and teach truth and to dispel ignorance. These are lofty goals unattainable by mere human persons but through Faith in the indwelling presence of our Triune God all things are possible.
Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, IHM
Are you ready to explain to anyone who asks what the reason is for your hope?
We invite you, our parishioners, to join in the Hope Project. God is alive and active in our world. God works through each of us to bring peace, joy, hope, and love to everyone we meet. Please send in a short 1-2 minute video or a letter of your message of hope of how God is working in your life. Submissions can be sent to jmmarlin@stdavidparish.org.
"Never underestimate the power of the Spirit of God working in you, through you, and despite you."
Hope of the Week -- Marge Polinski
Father Windle,
When you gave your homily on hope and talked about with whom you worked, it brought to mind a time when I was an Oncology social worker. When I took this position, my spiritual advisor told me to practice compassion. I had no idea how prophetic that directive would be.
A particular patient came in and out of the hospital multiple times for his cancer diagnosis. I got to know him and his wife well during these hospitalizations. On a particular hospitalization, there was a conflict of opinions as to his treatment. His primary doctor wanted to continue to treat him. We had two oncologists work at the hospital with different approaches to treatment. The younger one wanted to continue treatment. The older doctor seemed to know when it was time to stop treatment and have nature take its course. I worked with the patient’s wife during this time of uncertainty. The patient was very sick and not able to voice or make any decision at this time. It was a very difficult decision for her considering the differences of opinions.
The hospital chaplain and I helped his wife to make the decision to let her husband’s condition follow nature’s course. His wife, the hospital chaplain and I were in the room together when his wife told her husband he could let go, she would be alright. Very shortly after that, the man expired. Softly I heard within my heart the words “thank you” and I knew it was the man’s words to me for helping his wife let him go. This happened many years ago and I still remember the hope, peace and love the Holy Spirit gave to me as that patient left this life to join his life hear after.
Great news! Archbishop Pérez has announced that parishes of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be able to resume public Masses the weekend of June 6 and 7. We at St. David’s look forward to welcoming you back! Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus as we make our way back to the in-person celebration of the Mass.
While our county remains in the Yellow Phase of statewide reopening, all of us need to do our part to make sure that our return to Mass is a peaceful and safe experience for all. Please take the time to read the instructions below. We ask everyone to follow these guidelines when attending Mass during this period:
GENERAL POINTS
- The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation continues to be lifted during the Yellow Phase. You are not required to attend Mass at this time.
- Please stay home if you are sick.
- Please stay home if you are at higher risk of severe illness with COVID-19. If you are uncertain about your risk status, please consult your doctor and also the CDC Guidelines at the link below.
- Click here to read the CDC Guidelines for those at higher risk: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-athigher-risk.html
MASS SCHEDULE
* Daily Mass
Monday - Saturday | 8 AM
* Weekend Mass
Vigil | 4:00
Sunday | 9 AM & Live Stream
Confession
Saturday | 8:30 - 9:30 AM
BEFORE COMING TO MASS
- Please wash your hands for 20 seconds using soap and water.
- Before entering the Church, please put on a face mask or cloth covering.
- Exceptions to this are “children younger than 2 years old, anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious, and anyone who is incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the cloth face covering without assistance” (CDC Guidelines).
- Please do not come to Mass if you are sick or are at higher risk for severe illness with COVID19 (see above).
- Missalettes will not be in the pews during this period. You are welcome to bring your own missal/readings with you.
ENTERING THE CHURCH
- We will use the Handicap doors and the side doors by the rectory
- Hand sanitizers will be available at the Church entrances. Please use the hand sanitizer upon entering and exiting the Church.
SEATING
- When taking your seat, please honor all posted signs about where you may sit.
- Ushers will help you with any questions
- Members of the same household may sit together as normal. Please place 6 feet between your household and members of a different household.
DURING MASS
There will be no collection taken up during the Offertory, but there will be baskets in front of the Mary and Jesus statues. Please place any donations you may have before or right after mass.
- There will be no Sign of Peace during Mass during the Yellow Phase.
- The Precious Blood will not be distributed during Mass during the Yellow Phase.
RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION
There will be 3 communion stations and we ask that a single line form for each station:
- In front of the sanctuary for those who are receiving Holy Communion in the hand.
- At the break for those who are receiving Holy Communion in the hand.
- In front of the Sts. John Neumann and Katherine Drexel statues only for those who wish to receive Holy Communion on the tongue.
- Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line.
- Please keep several pews between yourself and the person in front of you while in line and when returning to your pew.
- Please remove your mask before receiving Holy Communion.
EXITING THE CHURCH
- At the conclusion of Mass, please exit the Church and proceed directly to your car.
- Please do not congregate for any reason.
- Please leave your mask on until you exit the Church.
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
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 M-F 10am-1pm & Sat 9am-1pm
Regular hours to get food M-F 11am-1pm & Sat 10am-1pm
But again, call ahead to be sure 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 M-F 10am-1pm & Sat 9am-1pm
Regular hours to get food M-F 11am-1pm & Sat 10am-1pm
But again, call ahead to be sure they are open.
Foods Needed:
- Canned soup, chili, stew, pasta
- Canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon, ham)
- Hamburger helper
- Oatmeal
- Pasta sauce, canned tomatoes, Pasta
- Shelf-stable meals
- Potato flakes
- Dried fruit in small packs
Non-foods Needed:
- Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues
- Household cleaners
- Individual toiletries
- Laundry detergent
Please send your intentions to us at
prayerchain@stdavidparish.org.
prayerchain@stdavidparish.org.
We, as a parish family, will lift these intentions up in prayer. God can do great things. We need to rely on Him and remember that He is with us and wants to hear from us.
Fr. Windle is available to offer guidance and prayer for anyone who would like to speak with a priest. Please email pastor@stdavidparish.org.
(This is a temporary, private email that will only be seen by Fr. Windle.)
Please consider praying the following with family and friends.
Opening Prayer:
Father in Heaven hear our prayers and petitions today as a people who bask in overwhelming love created by the Most Holy Trinity.
Intention:
For the Church: that the unconditional love of the Trinity may strengthen and inspire each of us, deepen our love for one another, and help us to witness God’s love and mercy to others, we pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord hear are prayer.
Intention:
For its people: that the life-giving love of the Trinity may flow through us so that we may be untiring in supporting the lonely, consoling the grieving, encouraging the struggling, and forgiving those who have injured us, we pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord hear our prayer
Intention:
For all believers: that we may recognize that God is always present in our lives and constantly journeys with us through all the joys, the sorrows, and our everyday responsibilities, we pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord hear are prayer.
Intention:
For an end to violence in our cities: that God will give courage to all who are working for peace in neighborhoods, help the voices of those who have experienced injustice to be heard, and turn the hearts of those prone to violence toward new ways of working for change, we pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord hear our prayer.
Intention:
For all who have experienced violence: that God will heal their suffering, ease the pain of their memories, and give eternal peace those who have died, we pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord hear our prayer.
Intention:
For all who are ill, particularly those with Covid-19: that God will free the world from the virus, heal those who are afflicted, and protect others from the disease
Response: Lord hear our prayer.
Intention:
For all who have died, May the Family of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit embrace them as they our enveloped in their love remembering, we pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord hear our prayer.
Closing Prayer:
Father in Heaven,
May we learn from the mutuality of the Trinity and make our relationships more life giving and of greater service to others. We ask this through your Son Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with you in union with the Holy Spirit one God forever and ever, Amen.
Remembering in Our Prayers… all those who are sick … Josephine Gallo, Anthony Schmidt, Lorraine Hendricks, Mary Trauger, Helen Jurkiewicz, and the residents of Garden Springs and the Landings.
… all those who are deceased ... Dominick J. Stabilito Jr.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
Sick List Information
Please call the office (215-657-0252) or email jmmarlin@stdavidparish.org or mmahon@stdavidparish.org if you would like to add or remove someone’s name from the prayer list. If you are aware of someone who is no longer sick please let us know so that we can ensure that there is room for others in need of prayer. Also, reducing the list allows for those who need prayer to be more apparent.
Lord hear our prayer.
Lord hear our prayer.
On behalf of Archbishop Pérez, I am sharing an announcement that he has launched, “The Power of Faith in a Time of Uncertainty: A Virtual Lenten Retreat.” This six-day online retreat program is part of the ongoing pastoral and temporal response of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the COVID-19 pandemic and offers a means for the faithful to prepare spiritually for the approach of Holy Week.
Archbishop Pérez recently recorded videos introducing this initiative and released them on social media. To watch the video in English, please click here. To watch the video in Spanish, please click here. For more information on this please click here.
Sunday, June 7th For those affected by COVID-19
Monday, June 8th Richard Hafner
Tuesday, June 9th Francis Doyle
Wednesday, June 10th Barbara Preston
Thursday, June 11th Jim & Pat O'Neill
Friday, June 12th Donato Buccini
Saturday, June 13th Joan Garofalo
VIGIL Saturday, June 14th Intentions of the Parishioners
Changes to the Daily Mass Intentions
Mass at St. David is said once daily during this difficult time. We have rescheduled the weekend mass intentions, so that no intentions are missed. Sunday mass will be offered for the intentions of Saint David Parishioners. Daily mass is now celebrated at 8 AM with the Sisters of Saint David Convent.
Joan Garofalo Saturday, June 13th @ 4PM à Saturday, June 13th @ 8AM
From PreK3-8th grade, Queen of Angels' students and teachers have not missed a beat since they began virtual classes and assignments on March 16!
It's not too late to join our extraordinary QOA family for the 2020-2021 school year! There is financial aid available!
Currently in public school, looking for a change? We are pleased to offer a $1500 Tuition Transfer Grant to students entering grades 1-7 IN ADDITION to any financial aid a family may receive!
It's not too late to join our extraordinary QOA family for the 2020-2021 school year! There is financial aid available!
Currently in public school, looking for a change? We are pleased to offer a $1500 Tuition Transfer Grant to students entering grades 1-7 IN ADDITION to any financial aid a family may receive!
Contact our Admissions Department today: https://bit.ly/QOA_admssionsQOA is located at 401 N Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
www.qoaschool.org
PREP
All parish children who are entering KINDERGARTEN in the Fall and are not planning to attend a Catholic School must register for our St. David Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) no later than Friday, July 31. In addition to class on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, a Home Schooling option is available. No child will be admitted to Level 1 PREP without completing Kindergarten. The 2020-2021 PREP Registration Form is posted on the parish website at: stdavidparish.org/prep/. Please contact Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick (info below) for further information.
A 2020-2021 PREP Registration Form was emailed and mailed to all families presently attending PREP. Please return this Registration Form, along with the yearly fee (check to St. David Parish or cash) by Friday, July 31.
NEW Families to St. David Parish please refer to the PREP website and/or contact the DRE, Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick (info below) for further information.
Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, IHM
215-659-4059 (Office)
484-506-1687 (Cell)
Email: Skfitzpatrick6@gmail.com
Website: stdavidparish.org/PREP
Upcoming Ministry Events
EPIC Youth Group is based on four pillars; Encounter, Prayer, Integrity, and Community. Our events and meetups are encounters in Christ and teen students, centered in sacramental prayer and a mutual respect for all people. We grow as a community focused both outward and inward, to be a part Christ's message of love.
If you are in high school and would like to receive more information about EPIC or any activities we put together, please email e.p.i.c.inform@gmail.com or sign up through our website epic-ministries.org.
If you are in high school and would like to receive more information about EPIC or any activities we put together, please email e.p.i.c.inform@gmail.com or sign up through our website epic-ministries.org.
Calling All Graduates
Congratulations from EPIC!
We want to celebrate you. If interested, please send a photo of yourself and am address where we can send a small celebration package to you!
Lord, your name is majestic, above all other names.
We look to you this day; we seek your face, your heart, your will.
We pray for wisdom in these days of decisions.
We pray for our leaders.
We pray for health and safety for friends and family.
We pray for your healing touch upon those who are ill or struggling.
We pray that we would be rays of grace and mercy to all – that we would reflect your glory on earth by the power of your Holy Spirit.
We pray in Jesus’ name.
Amen.