ASH WEDNESDAY

Masses:
6:30 A.M., 9:00 A.M., 12 Noon, 7:30 P.M.
Blessed Ashes will be administered only during the above Masses.

Stations of the Cross:
Every Friday during Lent after the 9 A.M. Mass in Church and at 7:30 P.M. in the Chapel.

Fast, Abstinence and Other Acts of Penance for Lent 2012

The Bishops of the United States prescribe, as a minimal obligation, that all persons who are fourteen years of age and older are bound to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday,
February 22, 2012, on all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday.

Further, all persons eighteen years of age and older, up to and including their fifty-ninth birthday, are bound to fast by limiting themselves to a single full meal on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday, while the other two meals on those days are to be light.

All the faithful are encouraged, when possible, to participate at Mass and to receive the Holy Eucharist daily, to celebrate frequently the Sacrament of Penance, to undertake spiritual reading, especially the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and to participate in parish Lenten devotions as well as Lenten education programs. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is
especially recommended.

All are encouraged to participate in "Operation Rice Bowl," which has aided countless hungry persons here in the Archdiocese as well as throughout our nation and our world.

Faith Sharing for Lent

It's that time of year again…Faith Sharing for Lent!! Please give consideration to joining a group that meets once per week for the 6 weeks of Lent. The purpose of each meeting is to be better prepared for Sunday Mass by reading and understanding the scriptures as well as discussing your faith. We have varied days and times that these groups meet. Chris Mars' group meets on Sunday eve, Kate Donahue's group meets Monday eve, Craig Rickard's group meets on Tuesday evening and Imelda Kormos' group meets on Thursday mornings If
interested, please contact Amy Smith @ 215-773-9081.

Lenten Pro-life Prayer

Father of all mercy,
We thank you for this season of grace and light.
We know that sin has blinded us.
Draw us ever closer to you, in prayer and penance.
Since you, O God, are light itself,
Give all your people a clearer understanding
Of what is sin, and what is virtue.
Grant in particular that we may see, as never
before,
The profound dignity of every human life,
Including the vulnerable unborn children.
Give us grace to defend
Our brothers and sisters in the womb
By our prayers, our words,
And our self-sacrificing actions.
We pray through Christ our Lord.
Amen

Scripture Study: 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. Contact: Sr. Mary Catherine Chamberlain 215-659-5913

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!

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-perishable 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.

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