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ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JUNE 14, 2015

This week there is an Augustinian Provincial Retreat on the Villanova Campus. Because of this retreat, there will not be a special note from Fr. Joe or Fr. Art. They are keeping everyone in their prayers.

This is in observance of Flag Day…..

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the

United States of America and to the republic for

which it stands, one nation under God,

indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Stewardship Thought for the Week “For we all must appear before the judgement seat of Christ, so that each one may receive good or evil, according to what he has done in the body.” 2 Corinthians 5:10 We are all accountable for the gifts God has given us on Earth — our time, talent and treasure. One day each of us will be asked by God what we did with those gifts. How will you respond? Thank you for your generosity for the weekend of June

6 and 7, 2015. Number of Envelopes 283 Envelope Amount $13,654.00 Loose Cash: $1,950.63 Electronic Offerings: $3,012.88 Other $125.00 Total $18,742.51 10% Tithe $1,874.25 Income for June 8, 2014 $21,687.73

St. Thomas of Villanova is an Augustinian

Roman Catholic Community. As the Body of Christ,

we share our time, talent and treasure to fulfill our Baptismal commitment.

Following the example of St. Thomas of Villanova, our patron, we take as our challenge the mission

of Jesus and strive to love and experience

God through worship, social justice, education and evangelization.

STEWARDSHIP Changes lives

WELCOME VISITORS Thank you for worshiping with us today. If you are visiting our beautiful church or chapel, please know you are most welcome! If you have questions or are interested in joining our parish community, please call the parish office at 610-525-4801.

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Mon., June 15th Weekday 12:05PM-RMCH Richard W. Balentine, Jr - Simeone Family Tues., June 16th Weekday 12:05PM-RMCH Wilson Akers - John Geraghty Wed., June 17th Weekday 12:05PM-RMCH Celia & Romelio Junco - Felix Thurs., June 18th Weekday 12:05PM-RMCH In Thanksgiving - 10th Anniversary of Ordination - Fr. Joe Fri., May June 19th Weekday; St. Romuald 12:05PM-RMCH Deceased Members & Benefactors of O.S.A. Sat., June 20th Weekday 9:00AM-RMCH 5:00PM-RMCH PFC Edward Gallagher - Jim & Anne Hennessy Sun., June 21st Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30AM-VNCH Father’s Day Triduum 9:00AM-RMCH Father’s Day Triduum 10:30AM-VNCH Father’s Day Triduum

“Masses in Interpreted American Sign Language”

We have an American Sign Language Interpreter at the 9:00am Mass in the Rosemont Chapel on the Second and Fourth Sunday of each month. The interpreter will be here

on June 28, 2015.

Schedule of Events for the week of: June 14, 2015 Recitation of the Rosary after the daily Liturgy. Monday, June 15, 2015 Golden Living Ministry 10:15AM Art Class - PC1 11:00AM Stewardship Council Grant Mtg - PC1 6:30PM Peace & Justice Film Series - Aud 7:00PM Food Addicts in Recovery - Café 7:00PM Adult Faith Formation - PC2 7:00PM Tuesday, June 16, 2015 BP Screening after 12:05 Mass Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Food Addicts in Recovery - Café 9:30AM Exercise - Aud 10:00AM Honickman 10:15AM Peace & Justice Meeting - PC-1 7:30PM Thursday, June 18, 2015 Men’s Gathering - RMCH & Aud 6:30PM Rosemont Presbyterian Mass 9:00AM Friday, June 19, 2015 Saturday, June 20, 2015 Baptism–VNCH 11:00AM Sunday, June 21, 2015 St. Francis Inn 9:00AM Rosemont Village Eucharistic Prayer Service 10:30AM Baptism-RMCH 9:00AM IHN MOVES IN

Calling All Men!

Guys – please plan on coming to our final Men’s Gathering, before the summer, this Thursday, June 18th. We’ll celebrate Mass in the Rosemont Chapel at 6:30am, in memory of our brother Dan Schultz, whose third anniversary of passing is on the 22

nd,

and to mark Don DiCarlo’s 2 years as a deacon (June 1

st) & Fr. Joe’s 10 years as a priest (June

18th). Then we’ll head down to the Auditorium for

some refreshments, fellowship, and an opportunity to reflect on the year. Believe it or not, this also marks three years for our gatherings, which will resume on the third Thursday of September, the 17

th. As always, feel free to invite a friend from the

parish – or otherwise!

Father’s Day Triduum

Father’s Day Cards for the Tridiuum of Masses for Fathers

on June 21, 22 and 23, 2015

These Father’s Day Cards are available after Mass in the

Villanova Church and the Rosemont Chapel and during the week in the Parish Center Office.

If you wish to have your Husband, Father,

Grandfather, Uncle, Brother, Friend, or Other Person (Living or Deceased), included in our Father’s Day Book, which will be kept in the

Rosemont Chapel during the three days of the Triduum, please return

the outside envelope with the name or names of your loved ones to the Parish Center.

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We extend a warm welcome to the newest members of our parish: Paul & Lisa Carabasi & Family of Villanova Gregory & Alexis Castellani & Family of Bryn Mawr Kathleen Howard of Plymouth Meeting Geoffrey Walker of Villanova Resting in Peace: Mrs. Julia Boland Paparella Remember those in need of our prayers, especially: Julia Barlow, Katherine Breck, Mary Ann Dadourian, Bob Ellison, Jack Geraghty, Patricia Ann Harley, Bridget Kelly, Joseph Maiorana, Madeleine O’Callaghan, and Annie Sears.

Please pray for our soldiers assigned in Afghanistan and in other parts of the world. Please also pray for the

soldiers who are returning from their assignments, especially the wounded soldiers.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE PRAYERLINE The parish prayerline is waiting for your prayer request. This week call Mary Ann Barrow at 610-525-4164 or email stv1964@verizon.net to activate the parish prayerline. Two parish teams are available for your special intentions. PROJECT HOPE This is a transportation ministry for our Parish. If you need a ride to your medical appointments or to food shop this week, please call Anne Murphy at 610-525-4801. Please give at least 3 days notice. DINNERS TO THE DOORSTEP This ministry is for parish families who are in crisis or for parish couples welcoming a new baby. Homemade dinners are delivered. Two parish coordinators keep a list of volunteers who are called as needed. If you are in need of this delicious community support, please call Sarah Breck at 610-975-0444. ST. FRANCIS INN We are forming a parish work group to serve the midday meal at the St. Francis Inn in Kensington on Sunday, June 21st. The Inn tries to meet the immediate daily needs of the poor and homeless people they serve with food, clothing and hospitality. This ministry is open to anyone 16 years or older. For more information and to sign up, contact our parish coordinator, Sheila Holst at 610-659-5828 or hagan1126@verizon.net.

PARISHIONER RESPONSE

REQUESTED!!

In light of the Pope’s visit to Philadelphia the weekend of September 26/27 we would appreciate hearing from you regarding your plans for participation in this momentous occasion. Would you please answer the following:

Are you planning to attend the Papal Mass on Sunday 9/27 at 4:00pm on the Parkway?

___Yes ___No

If the Papal Mass was live streamed on the Villanova Campus – would you be interested in participating in this

community gathering? ___Yes ___No

Family Name: _______________________

You can respond to this request by emailing Kathy at office@stvparish.org, calling 610-525-4801, returning this form through the mail or dropping this off at the Parish Center.

Thank you for your response.

Is God Calling you? Will you answer?!

Our Religious Education Program (REP) needs you! Over 300 children & young people, kindergarten

through grade 8, will sign up next fall to learn more about Jesus & the Catholic faith. You can help them learn and grow by becoming a catechist or classroom

aide for Faith Formation. With classes offered on Sunday mornings & Wednesday afternoons you are

sure to find a time that fits your schedule. We provide you with training, materials & support - you

just bring your love of God!

For more information contact, Tara Penza, at 610-525-4801, x204, or rel.ed@stvparish.org.

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St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Preschool

NOW ENROLLING!

St. Thomas of Villanova Preschool is now accepting applications for the

2015 - 2016 school year.

You can access more Information by either going to our website or

calling our school at 610.525.7554

Feel free to make an appointment to visit with our Director: Ms. Mary Kurek

Visit us on the web at www.stvpreschool.org

CONFIRMATION CLASS - 2015

Congratulations to the young ladies and gentlemen of St. Thomas of Villanova Parish who

received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, April 11th by Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald.

May the gift of the Holy Spirit continue to guide them. Benjamin Nicholas Adams Meghan Elizabeth Gallary Aiden Alexander Render-Katolik Jenny Katherine Addis Benjamin Sebastian Gillen Anna Joan Robertson Aiden John Al-Asad John Matthew Ginter Finn Stephen Robertson Alexander George Aviles Gabriel Peter Gowen Emma Grace Bridget Ryan Christopher Isaiah Begier Anna Michelle Catherine Granson Liam Patrick Ryan Charlie John Bernicker Rafael Anthony Hollera Theodore Michael Ryan Patrick Robert Joseph Boken Olivia Francesca Patricia Holtz Charles Alexander Ryan Lee Stephen Peter Bowers Gavin Christopher Holtz Flynn Patrick Ryan Joseph Frances Bucciarelli Leo Nicholas Horn Charles Francis Salinas Kathryn Elizabeth Catherine Buck Pearse Paul Kelly Mac David Sandstead Grant Callahan Titus Burns Ella Chen Theresa Kloss Joseph Joseph Scheri Kael Patrick Butler Annabel Christina Laveran Madelyn Lougran Peregrine Schultz Jake Thomas Gregory Bynum George Christopher Laveran Michael Joseph Joseph Sears Isabella Theresa Casale Emma Grace Helen Levine Hannah Katherine Shalaby Antonio Richard Chadha Tatum Anne Tatiana Maloney Madeleine Genevieve Shalaby Lucy Bea Margaret Criscuolo Joseph Augustine Massaua Caroline Cecilia Shaver Daniel Thomas Curran Duncan Francis McDermott Olivia Alexandra Simmons Sophia Catherine D’Arcangelo Amanda Anne McGrath Carson Thomas Sebastian Smith Ciara Elizabeth Dasher Matthew Thomas Luke Miller Ava Elissa Anne Stone Lilah Ann Demmy Leo John John Mlodzienski Eric Max Francis Strid Victoria Mary DiCarlo Margaret Catherine Mooney Meghan Mary Theresa Subak Sophie Jude Lucy DiMatteo Juan Pablo John Moreland Brendan Robert Thompson Peter John Dorley Brooke Taylor Mullarkey Patrick Everett Joseph Traynor Bridget Isabel Egan Shane Matthew Mullen Andrew Joseph Vines Sheila Maria Esgro John Patrick Michael Murphy Peter Thomas Vitale Madeleine Brigid Fitzhenry Grace Madeleine Ohlin Magnus Stephan Weissenberger Katie Lucy Fitzpatrick Damien Sebastian Ramondo Aidan Joseph Welsh Ethan George Flotron Ava Isabel Reich Sydney M. Elizabeth Worrell Isabella Teresa Flotron

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SKS CYO FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!

We offer the following fall sports: Boys Flag Football - Grades 1 thru 4 — JV Football Grades 5 & 6 — Varsity Football - Grades 7 & 8 Girls Field Hockey Clinic - Grades 3 & 4 — JV Field Hockey - Grades 5 & 6 — Varsity Field Hockey - Grades 7 & 8 — JV Volleyball Grades 5 & 6 — Varsity Volleyball - Grades 7 & 8 Co-ED JV Soccer - Grades 5 & 6 — Varsity Soccer - Grades 7 & 8 — Cross Country - Grades 1 thru 8 Please visit www.skscyo.com for more information and

to register. Registration is open until June 30th.

After June 30th a $25 late fee will apply.

Pastoral Council Corner

June Meeting

Our monthly meeting was held on Monday 6/1/2015. We opened with the World Meeting of Families Prayer. The May minutes were then approved.

* Karen Farley, representing the Finance

Council, gave us an update on where the parish stands financially. We remain in good shape and the construction work has begun in the St. Augustine Annex for Wolf Performing Arts Center. As part of best practices, the parish currently is undergoing an audit. The Finance Council will review the results at its August meeting.

* We reflected on the June passage from the

Augustinian Magazine titled Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles, written by Father Robert J. Guessetto, O.S.A., and had a lively discussion about the two great saints and their relationships with Christ and with each other.

* Maria Luby, the parish’s new Director of

Family Life and Youth Ministry, joined us and presented an initial, yet extremely thoughtful, five year plan for Youth Ministry. Maria has great vision and enthusiasm and we are lucky to have her on our team.

We then discussed our parish preparation for the upcoming World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit in September. Anne Murphy and Ellen DeCarlo shared with us lots of information regarding a new pilot program called Year of Encounter with Pope Francis.

It will be implemented over this summer. * We closed with the prayer, Prayer for

Generosity, provided by John Braithwaite, outgoing Vice-Chair, who was warmly thanked by Fr. Joe and the Council for his dedication & service.

* The next meeting will be the Joint Councils &

Parish Staff Gathering, scheduled to kick-off the new term on Monday, September 14

th at

6pm in the Rosemont Auditorium.

INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK (IHN)

We will be hosting two homeless families in the Parish Center the week of June 21st. IHN is a local non-profit that brings together diverse religious groups to help end homelessness. Host congregations work together to provide temporary housing for our families. If you can prepare and deliver a hot dinner (for 12) during the STV host week, contact Shannon Dolan at timedolan@comcast.net or 610-527-8722. If you can take home bed linens to wash/dry at the end of the host week, contact Anne Murphy at service@stvparish.org.

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UPDATE ON THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES

AND TWO WAYS TO VOLUNTEER

September 21-27 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The world Meeting of Families will take place on September 21-27 and will be highlighted by a visit from Pope Francis. More than two million people are expected to descend upon the region to take part in the weeks’ activities, particularly the Papal Mass scheduled for Sunday, September 27th. Interest in the World Meeting of Families is extremely high with many expressing a desire to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Volunteer through Villanova University There will be a limited number of volunteer spots available for members of the Villanova community (age 18+) to serve during the Festival of Families planned for Saturday, September 26, on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. Villanova volunteers will be able to serve together as a group but specific volunteer roles and time committed have not yet been determined. Those interested in this service opportunity should fill out the Villanova Volunteer Registration Form. Please note that there will be an additional, required volunteer registration process administered by the World Meeting of Families that includes a background check. This group of Villanova volunteers will be a small part of the approximately 10,000 that will be engaged to support the World Meeting of Families. It is expected that spots will fill quickly and demand will exceed available opportunities. Additional volunteer outreach may occur through other communities, such as parishes, companies and schools. To serve with fellow Villanovans, both steps of the registration process must be completed. Registration is a must. Go to http://www.1.villanova.edu/villanova/president/worldmeetingoffamilies.html go to Villanova’s website: www.villanova.edu, click “ABOUT” and scroll to Leadership and Offices, click Office Volunteer through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Volunteer through the Archdiocese Volunteer through the Archdiocese just opened the World Meeting of Families Volunteer Registration Portal. Go to www.worldmeeting2015.org, click on Volunteer and enter your information and you will be directed to Verified Volunteers for a background check. After your background check is completed, usually within 48 hours, you will receive an email inviting you BACK to sign up for the events. You will have the opportunity to donate the cost of your background check to The World Meeting of Families. Our Volunteer Support Team is ready to provide help at volunteersupport@worldmeeting2015.org. Thank you for dedicating your valuable time and talents during the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION

All Families must complete the Stewardship Covenant Form to register their children for the Religious Education Program for 2015-2016. Please visit our website, www.stthomasofvillanova.org and download this form. If you have a new student planning on attending our REP, please download the New Student Registration Form as well. Finally, if any of your children will be receiving a sacrament next year, please download the Sacrament Registration Form. All forms should be sent to the Religious Education Office by June 15, 2015. Any questions or concerns, please contact Tara Penza at 610-525-4801, x 204, or email her at rel.ed@stvparish.org.

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SHARE THE

HARVEST

Our parish will be helping to feed people in need this summer by providing fresh produce to the food pantry at ElderNet in Bryn Mawr. Whether you love to garden, or just have a sunny spot in your yard, please consider growing a couple extra plants this spring to contribute to this worthy cause — (or you could purchase a few extra fruits or vegetables when you grocery shop). What better way to set a Christian example for your children or grandchildren than by sharing food with those less fortunate. Donations can be dropped off in the lobby of the parish center, Monday thru Wednesday, or in the back of the Rosemont Chapel after the 5:00pm Mass on Saturdays. Share the Harvest Ministry will begin collecting your home grown or purchased vegetables and fruit in mid-June and go until mid-September. If you have any questions or can help with delivery this summer, contact Parish Coordinator, Barb Gollin at 610-688-4168 or mmggbbcc@hotmail.com.

ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA “DAY TRIPPERS” ARE READY TO GO!

Join parishioners on a trip to Asheville, North Carolina to see the Biltmore Estate, home of the Vanderbilt's with a stop at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. Returning home we stop at Charlottesville, Virginia, home of James Monroe, and to Monticello, Virginia, home of Thomas Jefferson.

Monday, September 28th to Friday, October 2nd

Pricing for this trip: Single - $1,075.00/pp; Double - $815.00/pp; Triple - $735.00/pp Tour includes: 4 night accommodation — 4 deluxe continental breakfasts — 2 lunches — 2 dinners — Guide service, transportation, and taxes and gratuities. Checks Payable to: St. Thomas of Villanova Parish — Mail to: Thomas J. Seidner, 1501 Ashton Road, Havertown, PA 19083 If you have any questions, please call Thom at 610-853-1776.

St. John’s Hospice Casseroles St. John’s Hospice is greatly in need of pre-cooked casseroles. Every day they provide over 350 meals to homeless people in Philadelphia. We are looking for volunteers who can make a casserole and bring it to our freezers located in the room outside the elevator in the lower level of the Rosemont Chapel. Casserole tins are available on the top of the freezers. Any home cooked casseroles must have a protein, i.e., meat and/or beans. Please put a strip of masking tape on top and use a marker to indicate the type of casserole and the date it was made. If you have any questions, or need recipes for the casseroles, please contact Anne Murphy at service@stvparish.org. You can find recipes on St. John’s website at www.saintjohnshospice.org.

Calling All St. Thomas of Villanova Empty Nesters, Widows and Widowers,

Singles and Couples and friends of yours!!

Please join us for “Dine-Out”

Tuesday, July 21st at 6:00PM

at Nais Cuisine 12 W. Benedict Avenue

Havertown, PA 19073

(Parking lot is across the street.)

Five entrée choices including: Chicken, Tilapia, Thai Shrimp, Trout and Lamb curry.

Dinner includes soup or salad and a choice of desserts.

The cost is $30.00 per person which includes the gratuity. There is a BYOB restaurant.

RSVP a MUST by July 16th, contact Kathy at

office@stvparish.org or call 610-525-4801.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Monday: 2 Cor 6:1-10; Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 2 Cor 8:1-9; Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-11; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: 2 Cor 11:1-11; Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30; Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Cor 12:1-10; Mt 6:24-34 Sunday: Jb 38:1, 8-11; 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mk 4:35-41

The Peace & Justice Committee of St. Thomas of

Villanova and Our Mother of Good Counsel

presents the

Summer Film Series:

Caring for God’s Creation

“The world and all that is in it belongs to the Lord.” Psalm 24 June 15th - The Wisdom to Survive Offers an inspiring and practical overview of the spiritual dimensions of climate change. August 4th - Chasing Ice Chasing Ice is the story of one man’s mission to change the tide of history by gathering evidence of our changing planet.

Films begin at 7:00pm St. Thomas of Villanova Rosemont Auditorium

Beverages and Desserts Provided All are Welcome!

July 1st - Years of Living Dangerously Documentary “Dry Season” focuses on the Human Impact of climate change.

TEACHING POSITION AVAILABLE Merion Mercy Academy, an independent, all girls Catholic High School sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, has one opening for a full time teaching position in a combined roster of secondary physics and chemistry for the 2015-2016 school year. Degree required. Experience and certification preferred. Qualified applicants asked to email a cover letter and resume by Monday, June 15

th to Mary Ann Danovich,

Vice Principal, at madanovich@merion-mercy.com.

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Are you having difficulty controlling

the way you eat?

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA)

….. Offers a solution for all forms of food addiction.

Many people are finding recovery in FA from obesity, undereating, bulimia, and

obsession with food. The program is based on the twelve steps of

Alcoholics Anonymous. FA is FREE and open to all women, men, and teens

that want to stop eating addictively.

Please join us on Monday nights at 7:00pm

or Wednesday mornings at 9:30am in the St. Thomas of Villanova cafeteria located

in the Parish Center, Rosemont, PA. Questions? Please contact Meredith M.

at 610-975-0566.

DO YOU KNOW YOUR

TRIBUNAL?

The Tribunal is a group of specially qualified Catholics whose responsibility is to come to the help of people who have experienced divorce and who may wish to remarry in the Catholic Church. When a divorce occurs, the Catholic Church always seeks to balance two realities. One is the unbreakableness of the bond of marriage. This is God’s law. It cannot be broken by human intervention. On the other hand, the Church is concerned about the spiritual welfare of the people involved. Was this a true marriage? Even though a Catholic marriage was celebrated, was there perhaps some deficiency in the consent of the parties involved? The annulment procedure addresses this problem. If you are divorced and want to marry in the Church or remarried outside the Catholic Church, please telephone the Tribunal Office.

THE TRIBUNAL 222 North 17th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103 Telephone: 215-587-3750

ELECTRONIC STEWARDSHIP Why give electronically? The people who give find this a consistent and convenient method of donating to the church. Is there a minimum amount that I have to give? No, there is no minimum amount. Are electronic contributions risky? No. It is safer than writing a check. All electronic transactions are governed by strict rules. No one can deduct money from your account automatically unless you specifically authorize it. What do I do with my weekly envelopes? Continue using, just check the box in the middle of the envelope that says “I have given electronically/monthly/etc.” Who do I contact if I have additional questions or I need to update my information? Please contact Karen Farley at 610-525-4801, ext. 202, or email bizmgr@stvparish.org.

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