Annunciation BVM Church November 30, 2014 First Sunday of Advent 1511 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Rectory 215-334-0159 Fax: 215-462-5065 Pastor: Rev. John E. Calabro Business Manager: Ms. Cathy Sampere Hall Rental Managers: Mr. Frank Franzini 267-702-9798 Mr. Mario Mangini 215-519-1495 Saturday: Confession 4:30-5:00 PM Mass 5:15 PM Sunday (English): Mass 7:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday (Spanish): Mass 9:00 AM Ministerio Hispano: Sr. Maria Lauren, MSBT “Annunciation BVM is a faith-filled community fostering hope and practicing charity.” We welcome all new parishioners and encourage you to join our faith community and register, by phone or in person, at the Rectory. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available every Saturday from 4:30-5 p.m. or by calling the Rectory to schedule an appointment with a priest. The Rectory hours are M-Th. 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Fri. morning 9-til noon. November 30, 2014 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION FEAST DAY Next Monday, December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Mother, a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be held at: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM AND 7:00 PM Saturday 11/29 5:15 p.m. Sunday 11/30 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. IN THE UPPER CHURCH Umberto and Vincenzina Ranieri - Family Nardini and Spina Families - Leon and Pattie Nardini (Spanish) Arthur Toms - Family Please Pray for the following: PERSONS SERVING OUR COUNTRY: If you know anyone who is serving our country, please call the Rectory and we can add them to the prayer list . OUR SICK : Phyllis D’Orazio, John Murphy, Anna Panzano, Cynthia Barbera, Thomas Tartack, Christine Fitzgerald, Mr.& Mrs. Pruna, Florence Herner, Monday 12/01 Carmella Wittenberg, Frank Fortuna, Rita Monzo, Jean 7:30 a.m. Clara Quattrone Frustieri, Patty Cara, Laurie and Rebakah Goodwin, - Mangini Family Isitza & Carla Cesar Dera, Frances DelBorrello, Tuesday 12/02 Rachel Sgamato, Susanne V. Wood, Jean Cedrone, 7:30 a.m. Vincenzina Ranieri 21st Anniversary Martha Sorrentino, Anthony Damore, Mary Condora, - Family Elaine Piselli, Larry DeLizio, Mary Grace Rocco, Wednesday 12/03 Georgina Donnelly, Mrs. Coco, Shawn Pettine, Robin 7:30 a.m. Magazzeni Family Kent, Helen Henderson, Shawn Fitzgerald, Domenic - Maiorini Family Petrella, Elsie Capitano, Barbara Kateusz, Gail ReThursday 12/04 buck, Darbianna Goodwin, Charlie and Sharon Parto, 7:30 a.m. For the People of the Parish Laurie and David Axe, Rose Loscalzo, Elvira Squilla, Friday 12/05 Edward Grassinger Jr, William Goodwin, III, Anthony 7:30 a.m. Edith Morici Cedrone, Grace Scalia, Eleanor Cona, Theresa Scola, - Niece, Carol Michael Riley, Baby Sonny Alfieri, Delia Sabatini, FlorSaturday 12/06 ence and Robert Ridolfi, Rosemary Ianieri, Daniel 5:15 p.m. Anthony Vellucci - Daughter, Toni Vellucci-DiBattista McGowan, Julio Pontes, Joseph Borda, Lou Trasatto, Rita & John Scola, Midge Enrico-Caruso, Andrew LonSunday 12/07 go, Tom Hart, Cpl. Bianca Nigro, Gabarella Nigro, 7:30 a.m. Rose and Michael Chiavaroli USN, Charlene Hobbs, Sheila Kendall, Brian Webb, - Dom and Ruth Jose and Rayna Castro, Kathy Maldenado, Janice Ver9:00 a.m. (Spanish) 11:00 a.m. Edith R. Quici 21st Anniversary nile, Joseph Descano, Miguel Anazco, Cass and Eugene Ochiuto Jr., Leanora DeFeo, Josephine DeFeo, - Richard, Robert and Julia Aurelia Minardi, Maria Coccia, Lucy Ranelli, Robert & Phyllis Lott, Lois Di Tedoro, Patricia Iraci, Dolores FROM TODAY’S GOSPEL READINGS: Russino, Dolly DiJoseph, Theresa Ripoli, Madeleine Dziena, Bryan Anderson. Our readings today continue the ideas expressed in . the readings from the last two Sundays: we must be ready and watchful. Of course, what is different today is that we are beginning a new season of the Church year. But let us listen to God speaking to us through Isaiah: “Would that you might meet us doing right, that we were mindful of you in our ways!” Listen for what God is asking of you today, as we begin this new season of watching and waiting. Also, please pray for those seeking jobs. Please call the Rectory to add a name to this list. PLEASE PRAY TO SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED PRAYER IS AN EASY AND POWERFUL ACTION! PARISH & COMMUNITY NEWS WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY! On November 23rd, after the 11:00 Mass, Francis Farinella, III, son of Francis Farinella, Jr. and Noelle Liquori, was Baptized. Born of Water and the Holy Spirit, Francis was received into the Roman Catholic Community and began his journey of faith that will last throughout his lifetime. Congratulations to the Farinella/Liquori Family. Please keep Francis and his family in your prayers. *********************************************************** PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED NICHOLAS BARONE REST IN PEACE! ********************************************************** NEW AUDIO SYSTEM A number of our Parishioners have commented that our Audio system is not working well. A new system has been ordered and hopefully will be installed before the holidays. First Communion and First Penance Our children will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Thursday, January 22nd, at 7 P.M., in our Church. First Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, April 26th, at 11 A.M. Please pray for our children and their families. ********************************************************************* Sacrament of Confirmation Archbishop Charles Chaput The office of the Archbishop has informed us that Archbishop Chaput will confirm our children attending St. Anthony of Padua Regional School and CCD on Sunday, April 12th, at the 11 A.M. Mass in Annunciation Church. This is an honor for our Parish to have the Archbishop confirm our children here at Annunciation. Please pray for our Confirmandi and their families. *************************************************************** FAMILY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP ********************************************************** Every Thursday there is a weekly prayer group meeting RESTORATION ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CHURCH in our Chapel. This will be a time of prayer, Scripture Reflection and sharing. We meet on Thursdays, 7:30PM Significant work must be done on the exterior of our until 9:00 PM. Please plan to join us. All are welcome. Church. An inspection by the engineering firm of O’Donnell-Nacarotto, and mandated by the city has ******************************************************************** determined that there are serious issues that must be THE PADRE PIO CHAPTER SONS OF ITALY LODGE addressed. We are currently obtaining bids for this major The next meeting of our Padre Pio Chapter Sons of Italy project. The work will begin in the Spring. Initial estiLodge will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at mates are between $250,000 and $300,000. Because of the 6:30 PM, for our Christmas Dinner, in the Parish Center. sale of the School, we will not have to take out a loan or All members and anyone interested in joining our Lodge have any special appeal. *************************************************** or coming to the Christmas Dinner are welcome to attend this Christmas Dinner/Meeting. Tickets cost $20.00 ANNUNCIATION B.V.M PARISH per person. Call Mario Mangini at 215-519-1495 to CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE reserve you Christmas Dinner Ticket. Our Parish Christmas Giving tree is now in place in the Upper Church. Please remove tag-ornaments from the tree and purchase the exact item that is wished for by a student from St. Katherine’s Day School. (This is a Catholic School for Special Children located on the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary property in Wynnewood, PA). It is very important to purchase the exact item that is listed on the tag, because these requests are very specific to the child’s wish for a certain toy/gift and their developmental age level. We also ask that you stay close to the $30-$50 minimum/maximum limit amount for the gift. All gifts must be brought to Church on the weekends of December 6-7 and 13-14 because Santa Claus and his helpers will visit Saint Katherine’s on Wednesday, December 17. Thank you for considering to make a special child’s wish come true by taking a tag-ornament from our Giving Tree! Giving is a Special way to be Christ-like, especially during This Christmas Season! ********************************************************************* TREE OF LIFE LEAVES AND ANNUAL CANDLES In celebration of our Tenth Annual St. Pio Festival, we are reducing the donation for either a “Tree of Life” Leaf or an Annual Votive Candle. The Donation for a “Tree of Life” Leaf will be $150.00, instead of $300.00 and the Donation for an Annual Votive Candle will be $100.00, instead of $150.00. There are forms in the back of Church that have ordering information for the “Tree of Life” Leaf on one side and ordering information for the Annual Votive Candle on the other side. If you have any questions you can call: Mary Hardy Mario Mangini The Rectory 215-271-2331 215-519-1495 215-334-0159 BOLETÍN EN ESPAÑOL Misas 5:30 PM Sábado en Santo Tomás de Aquino 9:00 AM Domingo en La Anunciación :00 PM Misa todos los Lunes en La Anunciación. Confesiones Todos los sábados en Santo Tomás de Aquino de 5:00 a 5:25 PM o puede arreglar una cita con el Mons. Shields, 215 334 2312. Unción de los Enfermos Si sabes de una persona que esté enferma y/o necesite ayuda, por favor comuníquese con Mons. Shields o con una de las Hermanas. Matrimonio Para casarse por la iglesia por favor llame al Mons. Shields para fijar una cita y comenzar la preparación. Grupo de Jóvenes adultos “Fe y Esperanza” Se reunen todos los Lunes en el Salon Parroquial despues de la misa de 7:00pm. Servicios Sociales Católicos Llame a la hermana Janet Santibañez para una cita al: 215-334-111149. Reunion de las pequenas comunidades (Para mas informacion comuniquese con la Hermana Janet) Lunes: - 2600 Sheridan St. -2129 Rosewood St Martes: -933 Federal (Primer piso) Viernes: -1128 Snyder Ave. -1011 Wharton St -806 Moyamensing Av C.B.C. - Está patrocinando un viaje para ver La Bella y La Bestia en el Arden Theather. No se pierda esta oportunidad. Solo $5 por persona. Puede ir a la oficina de Santo Tomas para registrarse y dejar su pago. No te dejes estafar! Si un abogado o notario ha prometido empezar a organizer su papeleo de inmigration ahora, es mentira! La inscripción para el Basketball sera el Domingo 23 de Noviembre de 1:00 a 3:00PM en el GIMNACIO Bautismos Los bautizos se celebran: En Santo Tomas de Aquino el último sábado de cada mes, a las 5:30 PM. En la Anunciación El primer domingo de cada mes a la 1:00 PM. Las Platicas: Son el tercer Domingo a la 9:00am en el salón parroquial. Para bautizar a su hijo/a es requisito que usted inscriba a su niño con la Sra. Luz María Vásquez después de las misas dominicales. La Clínica Puentes de Salud Atiende en español en la Calle18 con la calle South. Lunes y Miércoles, de 6:00 a 9:00 pm. Para una cita, communiqués al teléfono: 215-465-1099 Clases de ingles en La Anunciación . Lunes, Martes 10:00 AM –12:00. . Alcohólicos Anónimos 741 W. Morris St. Lunes y Miércoles: 7-9:00 p.m. y Domingo 10:00 .12:00pm. Hay una solución! No estas solo, nosotros te entendemos quieres averiguarlo? Visítanos, Inter-Grupal: 215-226-3049. Terapia de Familia e individual GRATIS Y en español Lunes de 12:00PM a 5 PM. Aquinas Center. Por favor usar la entrada principal en Fernon St. Taller de informacion universitaria Sabado 22 deNoviebre 10:30-12pm En el SOTANO del Aquinas Center ∗ Como aplicar a la comunidad ∗ Como pagar la Universidad ∗ Para estudiantesdel 12 grado ¿qué puedes hacer ahora? ∗ Que puedes hacer para prepararte para aplicar a la UNIVERSIDAD? COLABORADORES DE LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA Hispanic Ministry Sr. Josefina Mendez, MSBT 267-861-0706 215-510-4494 Sr. Janet Santibáñez, MSBT 215-510-4425 Sra. Catalina Navarrete 215 - 271 - 3653 Sra. 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