St. David Parish Announcements
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1/14 - 3/2
The Church of St. David Health Care Ministry Presents the Bereavement Support Group
January 14th to March 2nd on
Saturday 10 am to 11:30 am in the
St. David Rectory.
Some topics include: Understanding the stages of grief– Coping with feelings – Spiritual elements of grief– Healing of memories - Acceptance
Help Needed for the Month of February
Nurses Aide needed from Monday thru Friday from 9:30– 12:30 and Wednesday's from 1:00 – 5:00.
If interested email yvonne4011@hotmail.com or call 215- 659-5674.
2/12-2/13
Archdiocesan Men's Spirituality Committee
The Archdiocesan Men's Spirituality Committee invites you to a talk by Rev. Raniero Cantalamessa to strengthen our faith and encourage us as we begin Lent. Fr. Cantalamessa holds the position of Preacher to the Papal Household and provides mediations to the Pope and other high-ranking officials. He is "the only person allowed to preach to the Pope." Fr. will offer two
different talks for all at St. Mary Magdalen on February 12 and 13, 2012 at 7 PM. Contact Msgr. Ralph J. Chieffo at frralphsmm@verizon.net or 610-389-9541 for information. All clergy and laity are welcome to the talks at St. Mary Magdalen located at 2400 N. Providence Rd, Media, PA 19063, 610-566-8821
2/14
Saint David High School Youth Group
St David High School Youth Group would like to offer you babysitting so that you may take your spouse to dinner on Valentine's Day, February 14 from 6pm to 7:30 pm. You can drop your child/children at Father Curran where they will be entertained, or be given time to do their homework with one of our teens. This will be free of charge, but they will take donations that will be used to help fund their Steubenville Conference. Please pre-register if able, and if you have any questions, please email Margie Regan at stdavidyouth@comcast.net or call her at 215-659-7413.
2/19
Faith Sharing
The Community of Disciples will begin our Lenten Faith Sharing Program on Sunday, February 19th. All are welcome to enrich your Easter by joining in this spiritual program. Look for more information to follow in the coming weeks...
2/24
St David School 7th & 8th Grade Dance
WHO: All 7th & 8th graders with school ID
WHEN: Friday, February 24, 2012
WHERE: St. David Upper School Gym
401 N. Easton Rd.
TIME: 7:30 PM TO 10:00 PM
Admission:$5.00
AWESOME DJ!!!! REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE!!!
Must present school ID or have parent sign in
2/24-2/26
Women's Retreat
Mother Boniface Spirituality Center presents "The Virtuous Woman, Beyond the Price of Pearls" 2/24/ to 2/26. It begins on Friday 7 P.M. and concludes with Sunday noon dinner. This retreat will focus on some key Christian virtues in us and in others and the place they have in the life of the 21st century woman. For more info, call 267-350-1831.
2/26
St. David/Our Lady Help of Christians Schools Walk Through
All are welcome.
When: Sunday, February 26, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where – Queen of Angels Regional Catholic School
401 N. Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA
Upper School – Grades 3-8
Lower School (next to rectory) – Grades PreKindergarten 3-Grade 2
Contact – Sister Angela (215-659-6393)
Please feel free to come and see our school and hear about all the wonderful things we have to offer:
Half/Full Day Pre-K3 and 4 – Full Day Kindergarten– Smart Boards in all Classrooms – Before/After School Care – CYO Sports Programs – Choir/Band Programs
2/26
Celebrate Life Banquet
Pennsylvanians for Human Life annual Celebrate Life Banquet will be held Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the Springfield Country Club, Springfield, PA. Keynote speaker is Georgette Forney, President of Anglicans for Life and co-founder of Silent No More Awareness Campaign. The Margaret Way Hoffner Award will be presented to Pro-Life Moderators, Kennety Kropp of
Archmere Academy and Kevin Madison of Our Lady of Good Counsel School. Reception is 4:00 P.M. and the dinner follows at 5:00 P.M. Individual tickets are $50, students $25 Call PHL at 610-696-0780 for reservations.
2/27
Food for the Poor
The Franciscan OFM Community feeds the poor in Philadelphia. The Saint David Church community provides the food. We have been helping for 34 years. Monday, February 27th will be our annual 7:30 p.m. Mass and Social. It is the first Monday of Lent and we are praying for a wonderful turnout of faithful parishioners and a large collection of food, clothing and money for the poor.
This year we will be handing out bags at the Masses on February 18th and 19th with the hope of seeing them returned throughout the following week. We need non-perishiable food, toilet articles, diapers, baby food, paper products and clothing. Everything may be dropped off in Father Curran Hall between Feb. 19th and Feb. 27th, 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Checks should be made out to the Saint Francis Inn.
2/28-3/27
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass
During the Season of Lent Bible Study will be offered. A Biblical Walk Through the Mass will invite the participants to gain an understanding about what we say and do in the Liturgy. It will be a five week journey, every Tuesday during Lent at 7pm -- 8:30 pm from Feb. 28 to Mar. 27. Please contact Sr. Mary Catherine at 215-659-5913 for more information.
3/3
Archdiocesan Men's Spirituality Committee
The Archdiocesan Men's Spirituality Committee invites you to a spirituality conference on March 3 at Archbishop Ryan High School. The day begins at 7:45AM with registration. Rev. J. Brian Bransfield will speak on "Living the Beatitudes", Tim Staples will speak on Apologetics and Evangelization and Immaculee Ilibagiza will speak about forgiveness after the Rwanda genocide. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available along with Mass and other talks.
For registration information go to http://manupphilly.com or contact the Family Life Office at 215-587-5639.
3/4, 4/1 and 5/6
Fraternity of St. John Vianney
This is a prayer group for Men ages 21-31 who are seeking to deepen their faith and discern a possible vocation to the Priesthood. The gatherings begin at 5:00 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month and conclude with the 6:30 p.m. evening Mass with Archbishop Chaput. If you would like to attend, please contact the Vocation Office 610-667-5778. Dates are: January 8, February 5, March 4, April 1 and May 6.
3/10
Secret Service is Coming to St. David
Secret Service, a well known band from the Jersey Shore will be at St. David and tickets are
going fast!!!!
Tickets are now available for Secret Service, March 10th. Doors open at 6:30.
The band will play from 7:00-
11:00 Tickets are limited so get your tickets early. Cost for admission is $35.00. Please call Peg Dombrowski at 215-658-0146 to get your tickets.
Donations are being accepted...for our basket of cheer which will be raffled off that night. Donations of alcohol, wine or "goodies" for the basket can be dropped off at the rectory, c/o Toni
Schmidt. Any questions please call Toni @ 215-659-
9387. Thank you.
3/10
Annual Archdiocesan Eucharistic Celebration
The Annual Archdiocesan Eucharist Celebration Honoring the Gifts of Persons with Disabilities, The Deaf Community, Family, Friends and Caregivers is scheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul at 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia.
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., will be the principal celebrant and homilist. There will be a light reception immediately following. All are Welcome. To RSVP and for more information contact the Department for Pastoral Care for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Apostolate at 215-
587-3530 (voice), 267-507-1215 (VP), email: jlavende@adphila.org or www.archphila.org.
3/11
Teen Convocation 2012
Join hundreds of other teens from across the Archdiocese for Teen Convocation 2012: "Source and Summit." This event will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Archbishop Carroll High School from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Keynote Presenter Father Augustino Torres, CFR will speak on the powerful presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Music will be provided by Mark Griswold and Mass will be celebrated by Bishop John J. McIntyre. The cost for the day is $20 per
person. Registration materials are available on the web at www.archphila.org/catechetical or call Mrs. Margie Regan at 215-659-7413 or email.
3/16-3/19
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Married couples need more to be together today than ever before. Ready for a weekend experience with each other? Our next Marriage Encounter Weekend will be March 16-19, 2012. For more info or to apply, call 1-800-456-8330.
3/26
Invisible Children Presentation
Invisible Children is a social, political, and global movement using the transformative power of story to change lives. By inspiring youth culture to value creativity, idealism and sacrifice, the movement fuels the most effective, adaptable and innovative programs in the world.
We would like to invite you and your families to come and view a presentation by the Invisible Children crew and a member of their tour from Uganda who will share her story. We are holding the presentation at St David Upper School gym on Monday, March 26th at 7PM.
This presentation promises to be a powerful one that you will not forget. It is recommended for 5th grade and above and lasts about an hour. I hope you will all consider spreading the news about this global issue and make this a part of your Lenten Mission this season.
If you have any questions please contact Margie Regan at stdavidyouth@comcast.net, or leave a message at 215-659-7413. For more information on this movement, you can check their web page at www.invisiblechildren.com .
Please help spread the word and send this invitation to all of your friends!
4/6
St. David Parish Choir Good Friday Proram
The choir is preparing for their annual Good Friday program, Lent, Holy Week and Easter Sunday. This year's Good Friday program will be based on the Gospel of St. Luke and is sung in remembrance of deceased choir members and parishioners.
Once again, we will be accepting memorials of deceased loved ones for the program. The cost this year will be $10.00 per line (e.g., Mr. & Mrs. John Smith, The Smith Family). Please provide pronunciation where appropriate. The memorials help to defray the costs of the concert. Any money beyond that will be donated to the new organ fund. Names can be turned in at the rectory, placed in the Sunday collection basket or given to any choir member. If you pay by check, please make the check out to St. David Choir. All names are due by Saturday, March 31st.
We hope you can join us on Friday, April 6th at 7:30 P.M.
Stay Informed! Parish Info and More
Attention: Important Legislation in Harrisburg
Pass S.B. 732 - Early in this session, both the House and Senate passed bills dealing with abortion facilities regulations. This legislation is an effort to have abortion facilities regulated the same as other ambulatory surgical facilities. Before adjourning, the House Health Committee amended S.B. 732. In September, the full House will vote and then send it to the Senate for approval. Contact your Pa House Rep. now and ask him/her to vote yes on S.B. 732. This is a critical vote. When the House and Senate approve this bill, the Governor has indicated that he will sign it. This legislation will result in many mothers and children being saved from the abortion industry.
Update: Last action: Removed from table, Oct 31, 2011 [House].
Pass H.B. 1434 - Since 2006, pro-life/pro-family forces have worked to amend our State Constitution to declare that Marriage is between a man and a woman. When the House and Senate pass the bill twice, it will go on the ballot for citizens to approve. NY State is now the 6th state to enact "Same Gender Marriage." Ask your Pa. Rep. to co-sponsor H.B. 1434. Do it now before they return to Harrisburg.
Cook Needed for the Convent
Looking for someone to cook dinner for the Sisters. Monday thru Thursday - 3 ½ hours per day If interested, please call 215-657-0252.
St. Vincent De Paul Advisory
Do you have a car to trade in? Consider donating to the St. Vincent De Paul Society. You receive a substantial federal tax deduction and the proceeds benefit the needy in your local community through the efforts of the St Vincent De Paul Society. For information either call: 1-800-322-8284 or visit:www.svdpusacars.com
St. David Prayer Community
"Let the Lord your God show us the way by which we may walk and the thing that we must do." Jeremiah 42; 3.. God's Holy Spirit is our compass, experience His Love. Monday, 7:30 P.M.
in the Upper Room in Father Curran Hall.
Needed - Room and Board
22 year old Catholic woman immigrant just arrived from Nigeria is in need of a room and board in exchange for household help while I work to earn tuition money to attend school to become a nurse or nurses aide. Please call Ike at 215-659-2270 or 215-833-8563. Thank you.
Widows Meeting
Widows will meet on the 2nd & 4th Wed. of the month at 9:45 AM in the Upper Room. For more info call Dolly Hoffmann (215-659-8021).
Natural Family Planning Classes
The Family Life Office offers NFP classes throughout the Archdiocese. This is a great way to learn about the Church's teaching on human sexuality and responsible parenthood, as well as to learn a safe, effective, and morally acceptable method for spacing children. To register for any of the
Archdiocesan-sponsored NFP classes, call 215-587-5639, or e-mail famlife@adphila.org.
Looking for a Way to Support the Catholic Social Services through the United Way Donor Option?
This is not in place of the Catholic Charities Appeal, but for those of you who already give to the United Way, and are encouraged to do so by you employer, please consider "the donor choice option" to make Catholic Social Services your designated beneficiary this year. As always, thank you for your support.
Aid for Friends
During the summer it is difficult to keep our inventory of food trays in our freezer but this year, as we go into fall, the inventory remains low. We need food trays. We have made a commitment to assure our clients they will be fed a nourishing meal each day. Help us and prepare food trays. Empty trays are located next to the freezer. Any question, please call 215-657-1595. Thank you!
Help Wanted
Woman to sit with Senior Citizen – no lifting – hours are negotiable. If interested, call 215-443-9113.
Older woman needs help in preparing her meals.
Please call 267-470-4724.
"The Crown Fund" Formation
The Crown Fund has been established as an annual appeal that will allow for the continued commitment to Catholic Education for our very own St. David School. Its purpose is to help fund ongoing expenses and improvements to our school and its curriculum. Many constituents - student families, past alumni, area businesses and parishioners - will be contacted to help us meet our goal and to allow St. David School to maintain its excellent level of education and expand its offerings. You will hear more about this fund in the coming months, however, if you would like more details or the opportunity to pass on alumni or donor contact information please call the school office at 215-659-6393– your consideration will be greatly appreciated.
Calling All Seniors
Our Lady Help of Christians in Abington invites all Seniors to our monthly meeting. We will begin with Mass at 11:30. A luncheon consisting of chicken salad sandwiches, pasta
salad, coffee, tea and home-made desserts will be served in our Church Hall. Our speaker will be Jim Link. He will explain Medicare for 2012. Your first meeting is FREE! Need more information, call Joan O'Neill at 215-938-7036.
Van/Car Needed
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is in great need of a reliable van/sedan for a large family in our care. We will also gladly accept donations if we must purchase one – you can place your gift in the
Sunday collection marked "St. Vincent de Paul" car fund. If you have any questions, please call Robert at 215-659-1181. Thank you for helping us to help others.
Looking for a Companion?
Nursing Assistant with over 20 years experience specializing in geriatric care available for home care. Hours are flexible. If interested call 215-657-1867.
Parish Social – All Are Welcome!
The Community of Disciples would like to invite all parishioners to our Parish Social on September 11, 2011 following the 9 a.m. Mass. All are welcome. As you may recall from previous years, we host our social on the second Sunday of each month following the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The members of the CYO will be co-hosting our September social and we will also be having an art activity for the children. We hope you can join us.
Choir News
St. David's Choir is in preparation for Lent, Holy Week and their annual Good Friday concert.
The choir is always looking for new members. Most of the members do not read music; they learn by rote during weekly rehearsals. All that is needed is the ability to sing on pitch. Rehearsals are every Tuesday night from 7:30 - 9:00 in the Upper Room. High school students are welcome. Please contact Assistant Director Barbara Aughtmon for more information at baughtmon@comcast.net.
Weekly Parish Programs
Tiny Tots is a playgroup for parents/caregivers & their children, age's birth to kindergarten. We meet on Friday mornings from 10-11:15 in the Father Curran Hall. On October 14th and October 21st Tiny Tots will meet in Father Curran Hall. For more info, call Regina at 215-784-1933.
Widows meet on the 2nd & 4th Wed. of the months of August and September at 9:45 AM in the Upper Room. For more info call Dolly Hoffmann (215-659-8021) .
Gift Certificate Schedule
Monday and Friday - through the backpacks (when school is in session);
Sunday morning - 10:00-11:00 AM – Father Curran Hall;
Tuesday evening - 7:00-
7:30 PM - Rectory;
Friday morning - 9:30-10:00
AM - Rectory.
*The next special order will be due Friday, Feb. 10th!*
We are carrying a HUGE selection of specialty store cards for your shopping
convenience so stop by and take care of your last minute
shopping! If you still can't find what you are
looking for, remember that Acme and Giant both
sell a large selection of gift cards. Simply purchase Giant or Acme scrip and then you can go to the store and purchase what you need! It's a win-win!
Don't forget to get your Giant scrip for the new Giant gas station that has opened up right here in
Willow Grove! Call Carol if you have any questions (215-784-9384).
For Your Information
Did you know… that there are Rescue Groups for every breed of dog? These folks take in your pet when you are no longer able to care for it. No questions, no guilt. If you have lost your home, your job, your ability to take care of your pet, please consider a Rescue where the volunteers will work hard to find the perfect "fur"ever home. Contact information for all Rescues can easily be found on the internet.
