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Annunciation BVM Church
February 15, 2015
The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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 5:00 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.
February 15, 2015
SAVE THE DATE!
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES-PHILADELPHIA 2015
Saturday 02/14
5:00 p.m.
Sunday 02/15
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Monday 02/16
7:30 a.m.
Join us for a once in a lifetime event at the World Meeting of
Families in Philadelphia on September 22-27, 2015. The theme
is “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive”. Families
from around the world will come together for prayer, speakers,
celebrations, and activities for all ages. All are welcome! Visit
the official World Meeting of Families website at:
WorldMeeting2015.org to learn more and to sign up for regular
updates on how you can participate.
Leo Maiorini
- Wife
Joanna Palamone
- Sue and John
(Spanish)
Amalia and Domenick Rossi
- Daughter-in-law, Rita
PRESIDENTS’ DAY
Mary Corabi
For Her Birthday
- Anne and Ralph Julia
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
Tuesday 02/17
7:30 a.m.
For the People of the Parish
Fitzgerald, Mr.& Mrs. Pruna, Florence Herner,
Carmella Wittenberg, Frank Fortuna, Rita Monzo, Patty
Wednesday 02/18
ASH WEDNESDAY
All services in the Upper Church
Cara, Laurie and Rebakah Goodwin, Isitza Carla
7:30 a.m.
Italia Dolly Froio
19th Anniversary Cesar Dera, Rachel Sgambato, Susanne V. Wood,
- Children and Grandchildren
Jean Cedrone, Martha Sorrentino, Anthony Damore,
9:00 a.m.
Grace Cosenza
Mary Condora, Elaine Piselli, Larry DeLizio, MaryGrace
- Daughter, Cynthia
4:30 p.m.
Prayer Service
Rocco, Georgina Donnelly, Mrs. Coco, Shawn Pettine,
7:00 p.m.
Anthony and Concetta Trasatto
Robin Kent, Helen Henderson, Shawn Fitzgerald, Do- Linda and Lou Trasatto
menic Petrella, Elsie Capitano, Barbara Kateusz, Gail
Thursday 02/19
Rebuck, Darbianna Goodwin, Charlie and Sharon Par7:30 a.m.
Philomena Giordano
to, Laurie and David Axe, Elvira Squilla, Edward
- Rudy Valentino
Grassinger Jr, William Goodwin, III, Anthony Cedrone,
7:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross (in Chapel)
Grace Scalia, Eleanor Cona, Theresa Scola, Michael
Friday 02/20
Riley, Baby Sonny Alfieri, Delia Sabatini, Robert
7:30 a.m.
No Intention
Ridolfi, Rosemary Ianieri, Daniel McGowan, Julio PonSaturday 02/21
5:00 p.m.
Frank Fiorentino & Deceased Members tes, Joseph Borda, Lou Trasatto, Rita & John Scola,
of the Cuculino Family
Midge Enrico-Caruso, Andrew Longo, Tom Hart, Cpl.
- Linda and Lou Trasatto
Bianca Nigro, Gabarella Nigro, USN, Charlene Hobbs,
Sunday 02/22
Sheila Kendall, Brian Webb, Jose and Rayna Castro,
7:30 a.m.
Norma and John Zawasky
- Mario and Jean
Kathy Maldenado, Janice Vernile, Joseph Descano,
9:00 a.m.
(Spanish)
Miguel Anazco, Cass and Eugene Ochiuto Jr., Leanora
11:00 a.m.
David Facenda
DeFeo, Josephine DeFeo, Aurelia Minardi, Maria Coc- Wife, Children & Grandchildren
cia, Lucy Ranelli, Robert & Phyllis Lott, Lois Di Tedoro,
FROM TODAY’S GOSPEL READING:
Patricia Iraci, Dolores Russino, Dolly DiJoseph, ThereThe man [cured of his leprosy] went away and began to
sa Ripoli, Madeleine Dziena, Bryan Anderson, Patricia
publicize the whole matter.
Rosato, Carmella Rizzio, Alan Garms, Charles MasREFLECTION:
succi, Richard Hardy, Eleanor Harrington.
The cured leper is the first evangelist. He “publicizes the
whole matter”. He can’t keep from sharing the good news
with others about what Jesus did for him.
SO WE ASK OURSELVES:
What about us: are we too tight-lipped about what Jesus
has done for us and the difference he has made in our
lives? Would we ever think of ourselves as “evangelists”?
Pope Francis does.
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
PRESIDENTS’ DAY
The Rectory office will be closed this Monday,
February 16th, in celebration of Presidents’ Day.
FIRST COMMUNION
First Communion will be celebrated on Sunday,
April 26th, at the11 A.M. Mass. Please pray for our
***************************************************************** First Communicants and their families.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
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Sacrament of Confirmation
Stations of the Cross will be held on
Thursday evenings at
7:00 p.m. in the Chapel
Archbishop Charles Chaput
The office of the Archbishop has informed us that
***************************************************************** Archbishop Chaput will confirm our children
SAINT JOSEPH PREP HONOR STUDENT
attending St. Anthony of Padua Regional School
and CCD on Sunday, April 12th, at the 11 A.M. Mass
We congratulate Kristian Leuzzi, and the Leuzzi
in Annunciation Church. This is an honor for our
family on achieving Second Honors for the first
semester of the academic year 2014-2015.
Parish to have the Archbishop confirm our children
***************************************************************** here at Annunciation.
ALL-CLASS MASS AND REUNION!
There will be an all-class Mass and Reunion, please
call your family and friends and make plans to attend
this annual event.
Please pray for our Confirmandi and their families.
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FAMILY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP
Every Thursday there is a weekly prayer group meeting
in our Chapel. This will be a time of prayer, Scripture
DATE:
SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2015
Reflection and sharing. We meet on Thursdays, 7:00PM
REUNION MASS: 6:00 PM IN THE UPPER CHURCH
until 9:00 PM. Please plan to join us. All are welcome.
PARTY:
7:00-11:00 PM IN PARISH HALL
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THE PADRE PIO CHAPTER SONS OF ITALY LODGE
TICKETS:
$ 30.00 PER PERSON
The next meeting of our Padre Pio Chapter Sons of Italy
CALL:
MARIO MANGINI 215-519-1495 or
Lodge will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at
EDIE PEPE
215-771-7906
6:30 PM, in the Parish Center. All members and anyone
***************************************************************** interested in joining our Lodge are welcome to attend
RESTORATION ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CHURCH this Meeting. If you have any questions, please call Mario Mangini at 215-519-1495.
Significant work must be done on the exterior of our
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Church. An inspection by the engineering firm of
TREE OF LIFE LEAVES AND ANNUAL CANDLES
O’Donnell-Nacarotto, and mandated by the city has
determined that there are serious issues that must be In celebration of our Tenth Annual St. Pio Festival, we have
addressed. We are currently obtaining bids for this
reducing the donation for either a “Tree of Life” Leaf or Annual
major project. The work will begin in the Spring. Ini- Votive Candle. The Bricks will remain at $ 100.00 & $ 250.00.
tial estimates are between $250,000 and $300,000.
The Donation for a “Tree of Life” Leaf is $150.00, and the
Because of the sale of the School, we will not have to Donation for an Annual Votive Candle is $100.00.
take out a loan or have a special appeal.
You may obtain ordering forms for the “Tree of Life” Leaf, the
*************************************************** Annual Votive Candle, or for the Bricks in the Rectory office.
If you have any questions call:
East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association and
SS. Neumann-Goretti High School present:
Mary Hardy
215-271-2331
Mario
Mangini
215-519-1495
RED GRAVY COOK-OFF
The Rectory
215-334-0159
SUNDAY, March 1st, from 2 pm - 4 pm
Orders will be taken until March 1st, and bricks will be
Neumann Goretti Cafeteria
installed sometime in May.
Enter your own homemade sauce
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(up to $400 in cash prizes) or
NEUMANN-GORETTI HIGH SCHOOL
Come to taste them all and vote!
- Final Admissions Test scheduled for March 7
Salad, bread, dessert and drinks also included
- Required for ALL incoming Freshmen
$ 20.00 per Ticket
- Spots limited; contact the Admissions Office
- Phone number: 215-465-8437 ext. 229
For more info:
See www.epcrossing.org
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