Sunday Mass Readings & Hymns
August 30, 2020
Click here for a link to the Sunday readings.
Entrance: Lift High the Cross | 703
1st: Jeremiah 20:7-9
Psalm 63
2nd: Romans 12:1-2
Gospel: Matthew 16:21-27
Offertory: Servant Song | 376
Communion: Look Beyond | 324
Recessional: O God Beyond All Praising | 536
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
Are we fully committed to follow Jesus and to be His disciples? Society says we are to be in charge and in control to be happy; but Jesus says we need to be obedient and follow Him, even along the Way of the Cross. Each of us can look into our hearts and ask ourselves: Do I choose to follow Jesus or the norms of our society or world? Click HERE to continue reading Sr. Kathleen's reflection.
Hope is the confident expectation of what God has promised and its strength is in His faithfulness.
Hope of the Week -- Meg Stelacio
We cannot have hope without faith. Faith and hope complement one another. Faith grounds us in the reality of the past, while hope looks to the reality of the future. The Hebrew word for hope, "Tikvah," means something we hold onto. As Christians we place our complete trust and confidence in our Lord.
I struggle many times with letting go and trusting in God's plan for me and my family. I want to put all my focus on what is happening in the here and now. Hope is what allows me to look into the future while experiencing discomfort in the present in order to gain something better down the road.
In June of 2011, our family hit a rough patch. We had 4 children under the age of 6 with the youngest only 8 weeks old. I suffered a rare heart attack that resulted in open heart surgery and a long recovery. As a mom, I thought that I could just pull myself together and just plow on! I was physically broken and paralyzed by fear. I was in a continual cycle of the very opposite of hope. I could only see the pain and suffering in the present. I needed to be in control and there was no way I could let go and trust in God's plan for me. I realized during those trying times that hope was a choice I could make. It did not mean to be in a place where there was no noise, trouble, or hard work. It meant to be in the midst of those things and choose God's unconditional love.
As I started choosing hope my faith started to grow. I realized God would always be there, for me and when times were difficult, He would carry me. We don't have to do it all on our own. What we can't do, Jesus will do. It says in Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Find peace in your heart, always choose hope, and have faith in God's plan for you and your loved ones.
Jesus has given us the greatest gift in the Eucharist. Let us come and spend time with Him in Eucharistic Adoration. It will be the best part of your day.
Currently, Eucharistic Adoration is in the main church every Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Beginning September 9th, Adoration will continue in the main church every Monday 7 AM – 7 PM, Wednesday 7 AM – 7 PM, and Friday 7 AM – 4 PM.
Additional adorers are needed Mondays 7 AM, Wednesdays 8 AM, and Fridays 7 AM and 8 AM.
Please, do not let Jesus be alone!
If you can accept this invitation and sign up for a Holy Hour, please contact Paula Warnalis at 215-715-6911.
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. (Site information will be updated soon based on current procedural changes.)
Scrip sales will return on Sundays in August, beginning on August 16th! Sales will be held from 10-11:00 in Fr. Curran Hall, at the counter by the kitchen area. Checks must be payable to St. David scrip program. Face coverings must be worn in Fr. Curran Hall. There will be no sales at St. David’s rectory during August. The tentative due date for placing a gift card special order is August 30th. More information will be forthcoming on plans for scrip sales during the school year.
Contact us with any questions!
Sharon C. (cartlidge65@gmail.com)
Jen K. (jenniferkoch2010@gmail.com)
The Green Phase
As of June 26, 2020, the five-county area of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia moved into the green phase of the reopening of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The green phase continues to require precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19 and our corporate responsibility to observe them.
The liturgical directives that follow are for the Pennsylvania green phase and our Archdiocesan Open Phase for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. They were authorized by the Archbishop to go into effect on Friday morning, June 26, 2020.
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
Help Wanted at St. David Parish
Maintenance Assistant Worker
St. David Church is looking to fulfill a part-time position to provide cleaning and light maintenance for the buildings on the St. David campus. You would work closely with the Maintenance Director as his assistant to perform work assignments. Work is generally routine; most tasks are well defined, but with considerable variation. Evening and weekend hours may be required on occasion. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. For more information or to apply, call the Rectory at 215-657-0252.
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-W-Th & Saturday 10am-1pm
Regular hours to get food M-W-Th & 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 M-W-Th & Saturday 10am-1pm
Regular hours to get food M-W-Th & 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, 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.)
To view the Daily Mass Intentions, Changes to the Daily Mass Intentions, and the names of the Sick and Deceased, please click HERE.
If you have previously scheduled masses for 2021, please call the rectory during office hours at 215-657-0252. Thank you.
The Seven Sacraments
Come and join us for Bishop Robert Barron’s new series on THE SACRAMENTS. Rediscover the great sacraments of the Church is all their theological depth, spiritual effects and pastoral promises. These seven sessions will be held in St. David Rectory, beginning on Tuesday, September 29 from 6:45 PM to 7:55 PM. (All CDC Guidelines will be observed). If interested in participating, please contact Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick at 215-659-4059 or kfitzpatrick@stdavidparish.org.
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
A CATECHIST is needed for a small In-Person Level 6 PREP class on Thursdays from 6:45 to 8:05 PM. Please contact Sr. Kathleen (info below) if interested.
All PREP Parents (at least one per family) who have a child(ren) who will be attending either IN-PERSON PREP CLASSES or have chosen to HOMESCHOOL their child(ren) are requested to attend a PARENT MEETING in St. David Church. Every parent will receive a tote bag with your child(ren)’s Religion Textbooks and materials. An explanation of the on-line resources in our new Religion Program will also be provided. For the protection of all, please WEAR MASKS and SOCIALLY DISTANCE in CHURCH.
Parent Meetings:
In-Person Students: Wed., Sept. 9th – 7-8 PM - St. David Church
In-Person Students: Wed., Sept. 9th – 7-8 PM - St. David Church
Home School Students: Mon., Sept. 14th – 7-8 PM - St. David Church
Our dedicated CATECHISTS & ASSISTANTS will meet on Thurs., Sept. 10th in FCH – 7-8 PM
NEW Families to St. David Parish please refer to the PREP website at stdavidparish.org/PREP 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