Congratulations and Welcome

Let us continue to pray for Gabriela Valiente-Coreas and Hailey Mam, and Sarah Galvao and Adrian Mam. All celebrated the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil.

School Choice Vouchers

Our Archdiocesan Catholic Schools need help to survive and grow. A vital tool in achieving that goal is the passage in our state legislature of opportunity scholarships (i.e. school choice "vouchers") and increased EITC funding.

We are urged by Archbishop Chaput to support this important advocacy issue for our Archdiocese.

Please contact your legislators – Stewart J. Greenleaf sgreenleaf@pasen.gov and Thomas Murt tmurt@pahouse-gop.com.

Advocacy by Catholics across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is critical to bringing this good legislation to fruition.

Host Families Needed

For International Exchange Student attending Archdiocesan High Schools. Host family is responsible to provide room, board, & loving support, while getting in return a generous, tax-free, $700 monthly stipend.

Students speak English, have medical insurance, and spending money. If you have room in your heart & home, Email: Marilena@questexchange.org or call 215- 547-8486 for details. Criminal background checks will be done through the agency at no cost to you.

May 19-May 20
Annual Parish Flea Market

Come to Father Curran Hall for the Annual Parish Flea Market. Remember your contributions help offset the cost of the Parish Family Retreat in the fall.

RCIA Potluck Supper!

There will be a Pot Luck Supper for all those involved in RCIA on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come join in the reunion of those who enrolled in RCIA and celebrated the Sacraments of Initiation! Bring family and friends to mark the anniversary of Sacramental Life! For more information contact Sister Mary Catherine (215-659-5913).

Farewell Mass in Honor of 92 Years of Education at St. David School

Attention all alumni, current students and parish members. Come and celebrate the 12:30 Mass on Sunday June 10, 2012 with Monsignor Bolger in honor of 92 years of Catholic Education at St. David School.
Beginning September, 2012, St David School and Our Lady Help of Christians will consolidate and become Queen of Angels Regional Catholic School. Following Mass, a light reception will be held in Father Curran Hall.

RSVP: Drop the form from the Bulletin in the collection basket or at the rectory. For more information call 215-588-6173 (Laura Pflugfelder).

Regina Coeli Academy Summer Programs

Ladies of Grace – Girls 1st -4th
Ladies of Grace – Girls 5th – 8th
July 16-20, 2012 - Call to Register 215-836-2208 - Fee $275
How do you write a proper "thank you"? Who are the women you should look up to?
Learn to sew, to dance, and the Art of Social Graces. Host a fabulous Tea party with one guest of your choice.

Chivalry Camp – Squires 1st- 4th Boys
Chivalry Camp – Knights 5th- 8th Boys
July 16-20, 2012 - Call to Register 215-836-2208 - Fee $275
A summons to young men of stout heart, relentless strength,and unfailing courage to earn pieces of the armor of God through virtue discussions, games and archery.

Summer Enrichment
July 2-27th – 1st -8th graders
$35.00 for 45 minutes sessions in Math, Latin, Reading and Writing.
Taught by Regina Coeli Faculty.

ALERT: RESPECT FOR RIGHTS OF CONSCIENCE ACT

We urgently need legislation to correct the Health and Human Services mandate's threats to religious liberty and conscience rights. The Respect for Rights of Conscience Act has been introduced in Congress (H.R. 1179, S. 1467) to ensure that those who participate in the market for health insurance "retain the right to provide, purchase, or enroll in health coverage that is consistent with their religious beliefs and moral convictions."

ACTION: Contact your U.S. Representative by e-mail, phone, or FAX letter: Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121, or call your Members' local offices. Send your email to Congress at www.pacatholic.org.

MESSAGE: "Please co-sponsor and support the Respect for Rights of Conscience ACT (H.R. 1179, S. 1467). The Obama administration's decision to mandate coverage of sterilization and contraceptives, including drugs that can
cause an abortion, makes passage of this measure especially urgent. Please ensure that the religious liberty and conscience rights of all participants in our nation's health care system are respected."

What every citizen must know about the HHS Mandate: 

• The mandate does not exempt Catholic charities, schools, universities, or hospitals.

• The mandate forces these institutions and others, against their conscience, to pay for things they consider immoral.

• The mandate forces coverage of sterilization and abortion-inducing drugs and devices as well as contraception.

• Americans of all political persuasions and religious backgrounds are unified in their opposition to the mandate.

•  Abortion and contraception are not healthcare.

The Church of Saint David Mass Schedule

Saturday Night: 5:00pm
Sunday Mass: 7:00, 9:00, 11:00, 12:30
Daily Mass: 6:30 and 9:00 am Mon-Sat
Holy Day: 5:30pm Vigil Mass, 6:30 am, 9:30 am, 12:00 noon, and 7:30 pm (except Christmas & New Years)

The Community of Diciples invites all parishioners to the Parish Social held every second Sunday of the month after the 9:00 am Mass in Father Curran Hall. We hope to see you there!

Daily Readings

Daily Reflections

Confessions

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available EVERY SATURDAY - 4:00 to 4:45 and 6:15 to 7:00 PM, and ALSO on the Eve of First Friday and Holy Days at 7:30 to 8:00 PM, OR at any other time by previous arrangement with one of the priests.

Eucharistic Adoration

Our Lady's Chapel: Monday through Friday after 9:00 am Mass until 9:00 pm (except National Holidays)

Miraculous Medal Novena

Every Saturday after the 9:00 AM Mass.

Ministerial Staff

Rev. Msgr. Richard T. Bolger, Pastor
Rev. Leo Oswald, Parochial Vicar
Rev. John J. Shelley, Retired
Deacon William Eliason, Retired

Mrs. Maureen Mahon, Parish Secretary
Sr. Maryann Winterberg, IHM., Convent Superior
Sr. Mary St. Mark, I.H.M., D.R.E.
Sr. Mary Catherine Chamberlain, RCIA Co-ordinator
Sr. Kathleen McGuire, I.H.M., Pastoral Visitor
Sr. Judith Moeller, I.H.M., O.L.C. Principal
Stephen P. Kowalchik, Choir Director
Mrs. Patricia Moonan, Organist