OUR MISSION

The mission of Saint Rose of Lima Parish is to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to nourish and

awaken each parishioner’s relationship with Our Lord, with one another and with the Church. We strive to be a

vibrant, inclusive Catholic community, revealing the presence of God by the way in which we

worship and live in the modern world.

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 21, 2020

SUNDAY MASSES Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.

Sundays: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Live Stream Mass from St. Rose of Lima Church may be viewed online at St. Rose of

Lima YouTube Channel https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCwkVAY1WD2uDnbP-

SNWYvTg/ WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00 -4:45 p.m. or contact the office

ADORATION Friday 9:00 a.m.-Noon

PARISH OFFICE Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-Noon

and 1:00-4:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m.-Noon and 1:00-3:30 p.m.

Closed: Saturday, Sunday, Holy Days and Major Civil Holidays

Website: srol.org Office Phone: 215-699-4617

Fax: 215-699-4452 Email: stroselima@srol.org

Mailing Address: 425 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454

Dynamic Catholic Education: 215-699-4434 Mater Dei Catholic School: 215-368-0995

www.materdeicatholic.com

CLERGY

Rev. Msgr. James J. Graham, J.C.D., Pastor Rev. Gasper Genuardi, Weekend Assistant

Deacon John Campbell, Retired Deacon Robert P. Gohde, Pastoral Services

Administrator

STAFF

Zac Moren, Director Youth & Young Adult Evangelization Eileen Homa, Coordinator of Religious Education

Jane Selner, Coordinator of Ministries Helen Diebold, Parish Secretary

Mary McCarthy, Parish Secretary Jim McCarthy, Bookkeeper

Bob Geiger, Facilities Manager Amy Juarez, Elder Care Services Director

Elizabeth Waltrich, Principal Amanda McDonald, Director of Music

Mass Intentions For The Week

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 5:00 PM Special Intention 8:00 AM Margaret Siegel, req. by Johanna Murray 9:30 AM Joseph Zdun, req. by Volpicelli Family 11:30 AM Deceased Members of The Francis Lawless Family, req. by Jim McCrudden

MONDAY, JUNE 22 8:30 AM Alfred & Joseph Baldwin, req. by Margaret Vignola

TUESDAY, JUNE 23 8:30 AM Dora Episcopo, req. by Jack & Ann Baldwin

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 8:30 AM Mary Cimino, req. by Elsie Capocasale

THURSDAY, JUNE 25 8:30 AM Robert Dolan, req. by Bob, Wendy & Family

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 8:30 AM Nicholas DeMatteo, Sr., req. by Family

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 8:30 AM Michael Kuban, req. by Kathleen McGrath

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 5:00 PM Patricia Trice, req. by Stan & Kathy Schuck 8:00 AM John Gibbons, 43rd Anniv., req. by Bridie Gibbons 9:30 AM Thomas P. Gallagher, req. by Matt & Joanne Trageser 11:30 AM Intention of Mary Redmond, req. by Tom & Mary Ann Carney

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL The Catholic Charities Appeal continues. Please join us in supporting the Appeal as it continues to impact those in need all over the Greater Philadelphia Area. Please visit: www.catholiccharitiesappeal.org to make your donation today. The chart below shows donations as of June 14.

Second Collection The second collection this week is for Peter’s Pence. Thank you for your generosity.

Tabernacle Candle In Memory of Elise Senior. Donated By Senior Family.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE AND ALL OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL

Lt. Randolph Capocasale, U.S.A. Bishop Joseph L. Coffey, Archdiocese for the Military

Services, U.S.A. Pvt. 1st Class Jonathan Curtis, U.S.A.

Pvt. Ryan Gilbey, U.S.A. Sgt. Bobby Hames, U.S.A.

CDR John Joseph Hoy, U.S.N. Sr. Airman Tony Nolte, U.S.A.F.

Petty Officer 1st Class David Peterman, U.S.C.G. LCDR Patrick Salvitti, U.S.N.

1st Lt. Michael A. Selner, U.S.A. Lt. (jg.) Jason Showmaker, U.S.N.

Pvt. 1st Class Christian Sirianni, U.S.A Lt. Stephen R. Vitali, U.S.N

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Dakota Ann Alemeida, John & Tom DiLaura, Grace Andrews, Jerry McKenna, Sr. Marie Juliana, Baby Bryce David Kropp, Baby Teddy Jones, Bryan Mayurnik, Joe Gray, Anthony Lombardo, Marianne DiSanto, John & Kathleen Ott, Lauren Schiazza, Elizabeth Gilbert, Mary Kay Wegman, Brian Bruder, Joe Gallagher, Ron DiNicola, Lisa Stites, Mary McDermott, Maryagnes Reimel, Becky Schafer, Anthony Prete, Agnes Neas, Patricia Hoffman, Joel Rivera, Julie Burr, John Fox, Charlotte Hart, Michael McMenamin, Kathleen Leahy, Kenneth Hoot, Bob Ferro, Al Zachwieja, Salem Yabut, Bette Flotte, Deanna Williamson, Les Bower, Kierstin Schmidt, Michael Forte, Ron Wolfe, Rosemary Hill, Jess Stipel, Michelle Niznik, Amy Troop, Cindy Hagan, John Churney, Linda Basile, Jackie Fegley, Jay Haas, Tom Check, Campbell Maben, Melissa Schmidt, Angie Ramsey, Steve Santamaria, Dominic Richard, Sara Brooks, Gerry McCartney, Howard Welsh, Phil Hentz, Ron Dischert, Rev. Dennis Boyle, Mike Greco, Ann Edwards, Jim Riddel

2019 Amount Raised 2020 Gift Count 2020 Gift Amount 2020 Goal % of Goal $87,481 179 $36,915 $62,000 60%

Weekly Offerings

Upon the recommendation of our Pastoral Council, we are asking all parishioners to contribute at least $20.00 per week in order to support our parish needs. At this time of crisis, we ask you to please continue tithing. You may mail in your weekly envelope to the parish office or consider transitioning to online giving via ParishGiving. Thank you for your generosity.

This Is Our Faith

Deacon’s Desk

Next week’s scripture insights:

Readings for Sunday,

June 28, 2020 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary

Time:

2 Kgs 4:8–11, 14–16a Ps 89:2–3, 16–17, 18–19 Rom 6:3–4, 8–11

Mt 10:37–42

In the first reading, the Shunemite woman recognizes Elisha as a prophet. She is a woman of influence, who was able to

convince him to dine with her (see Lydia in Acts 16:15). She was also a woman of means, who could afford to add a room to her home so that the prophet might stay there on a regular basis. Compelled to reward her generosity, the prophet promises: By this time next year you will have a son. There is no magic here, no divination. The only way that Elisha could have made a promise that would eventually be fulfilled would have been through the power of God. Today’s responsorial psalm comes from a royal hymn that praises God's commitment to David (see 2 Sam 7:16). Lovingkindness and faithfulness are technical terms for God’s covenant fidelity. Unlike the covenant made with the people through the mediation of Moses (see Exodus 19-21), an agreement which required their compliance to God's law, this covenant imposes no added responsibilities on David or his descendants. These covenant promises are pure gift. The psalmist then turns to the people (vv. 16-17) who will enjoy the blessings that flow from God’s lovingkindness and faithfulness. They are brought to praise God for such goodness. Today Paul explains how Baptism enables believers to participate in the death and resurrection of Jesus. The ritual is itself the re-enactment of his death and resurrection. As they were plunged into the water, they were buried with Christ in death; as they emerged from the water, they rose with him into new life. Paul's real purpose in drawing these lines of comparison between the death and resurrection of Jesus and baptism and new life of the Christians is ethical exhortation. He seeks to encourage them to set aside their old manner of

living and to take on a new life of holiness. This may entail hardships, but the cross is the only way to new life. The gospel reading is an instruction on the demands (vv. 37-39) and rewards (vv.40-42) of discipleship. Jesus insists that if the believers are not willing to measure up to these demands, they are not worthy to become his disciples. This “cost of discipleship” challenges the ties of kinship which are marked by natural affection. Such bonds must take second place to commitment to him. “Carrying the cross” is probably an allusion to Jesus’ own crucifixion. Playing with the idea of finding and losing, Jesus states that to find one’s life means to live self-centeredly, but to lose oneself in sacrifice will be rewarded with ultimate life. Jesus then promises an assurance of the hospitality of others. Finally, those who offer disciples such hospitality will themselves be rewarded.

Reflection:

Today we are faced with the cost of discipleship, but we are also comforted by the promise of the providence of God. Baptism is for us both death and life. Through it we enter into Christ’s death and we die to lives of selfishness and sin. Through it we rise with Christ to a new life freed from everything that previously held us down. As glorious as this new life might be, it requires death to our old ways of living, and this is always difficult. The cost of discipleship cuts right to the core of our beings, it lays bare the very structures of kinship. Baptism recreates us as children of God; through it we are given a new life and born into a new family. The bonds of discipleship are now even stronger than the bonds of blood. Discipleship requires our very lives. As disciples we can no longer put ourselves first. We must be willing to spend ourselves and to be spent, to serve others in the day to day unfolding of life. We may find such commitment very demanding, but that is part of the cost of discipleship. God promises that if we lose our lives in this way, we will really gain them. If we are unselfish in the way we share ourselves with others, we will be enriched through our generosity. If we spend ourselves and are spent in our service of others we will be filled with blessings unimaginable.

Thoughts to consider this Week:

WELCOME, PROPHET

Younger generations are quick to tell older ones how wrong they are about everything. But wise elders don’t dismiss challenges to their perspective lightly—especially when they have some truth to them. A prophetic word may at times come more naturally to the young: free of the accretions of habit and with no

comfortable niche to defend (yet). Take time today to talk across the age gap. Hear the words to another generation’s songs, consider their protests, withhold instant judgment. Having a conversation partner, as we’ve learned from the time of isolation, is worth the investment.

Weekly Meetings & Events

MONDAY, JUNE 22 Men’s Prayer Group - Online, 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Drive Thru Prayer, Parking Lot, 4:30-6:00 PM THURSDAY, JUNE 25 Prayer Shawls, FMR, 9:30 AM Followers of Mary, Church, 7:00 PM

Ministry News & Activities RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS

If you’ve been coming to Mass for a while, but are not Catholic, we invite you to look deeper into the Catholic faith. Come meet some faithful Catholics who love the Lord and would consider it a privilege to get to know you. Our parish will once again begin a set of sessions to share with others the truths of the Catholic faith and the fellowship of our church family. We invite you to learn what Catholics believe in an open and welcoming environment.

These sessions also are opportunities for you to ask those perplexing and difficult questions you may have about the Church.

Sessions will be held on Thursdays at 7:00 PM. This first session is scheduled to begin on September 17 in the Parish Center.

Please give Deacon Gohde a call if you have questions or would like further information at 215-699-4617, or email Robert.gohde@acclaimcon.org

Not Receiving Parish Emails?

Please add your name to the Parish email list by calling the office at 215-699-4617

or sending an email to stroselima@srol.org

Mater Dei continues to accept New Registrations … Pre-K 3 and 4 are filled at our Lansdale campus, but registration for 2020-21 continues for Imagination Playhouse at Lansdale and Pre-K 3 and 4 at the Hatfield Campus, as well as Kindergarten through Grade 8. Secure your child’s place in the classroom while spots are still available. New applications can be submitted at https://www.materdeicatholic.com/admissions/registration-re-registration. Please contact Grace Samanns at 215-368-9787 for a virtual look and more information so that you can guarantee your child a spot for the 2020-21 school year! A reasonably priced childcare program and a nurturing, safe environment for your child while you work

The Mater Dei Childcare Center, located at St. Maria Goretti Parish in Hatfield, watches over the youngest members of our community. Your child, ages 6 weeks to 36 months, is welcome to participate in an amazing program where he or she will learn and develop socially, emotionally, academically, and spiritually in a nurturing environment. Mater Dei Child Care Center is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM to accommodate the working parent. If you would like information about future availability for this wonderful program, please contact Katherine Stansbury, Center Director, at 215-799-2211 or childcare@materdeicatholic.com. Mater Dei Child Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School

Congratulations to the following students who have earned Honors during the 2019-2020 academic year: First Honors: Grace Gola ’21, Abigail Gorsuch ’21, Megan Iatesta ’21, Angela Mazzeo ’21, Samantha McDonell ’22, Kelly O’Donnell ’22, Gianna Leone ’23, Rose Mazzeo ’23 and Elizabeth Romano ‘23 Second Honors: Rose Imbesi ’22 and Claudia Linares ‘22.

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School Congratulations to the following students who have been listed on the Honor Roll at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School for the academic year 2019-20: Owen M. Garwood and Jason T, Mattera Caring for Friends Caring for Friends still needs your help with making meals for the homebound. We had a wonderful response to our last request and find ourselves in need again. Since many people spend the summer elsewhere, we usually see a decrease in donated meals over the summer months and we have already seen our meal supply run low. There are many homebound people who are still in need in our area. Please consider picking up a pack of empty trays and making an extra meal occasionally to feed our homebound friends. The empty trays are kept on top of the Caring for Friends freezer in the St. Rose garage. The garage is open daily from 9-5. Please fill the trays with a complete meal (protein, starch and vegetable) and then freeze them. Return the frozen meals to the freezer at St. Rose at your convenience. If you have any questions, or you cannot pick up trays and would like us to deliver them to you, please call Anita Capps at 267-664-0241 or Chris McDade at 215-801-8869.

DRIVE-THRU PRAYER

Returns to St. Rose! Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 PM

Beginning on June 17 If you are driving (or

walking, running, biking) through North Wales on an upcoming Wednesday from 4:30-6:00 pm (weather permitting), stop by the St. Rose parking lot just off Main Street for prayer. You don’t even need to get out of your car! Just pull into a parking space and a team of St. Rose parishioners will join you for prayer. We will maintain safe social distancing and pray for the intentions of everyone that stops by.

HOPE SERVICE

St Rose HOPE volunteers perform WORKS OF MERCY. The primary purpose of this organized group is to provide services in a personal and caring way to parishioners who may need a hand. HOPE is a temporary service to be utilized when family, friends or neighbors are not available. Call Patty Ratke at 215-699-4744

ALTAR LINEN PICK UP SCHEDULE

June 21 Dana Morrissey June 28 Patty Ratke July 5 Nancy Morrissey July 12 Maureen Doyle

LEGION of MARY BROTHER HOUSE

Snacks needed for

June 25, July 9 & 23 We invite you to offer support and care for

homeless men. The Brother House has resumed limited operations and is handing out pre-packaged nutritious snacks and new clothing to the homeless men that visit Brother House on Thursday evenings for a respite from life on the street. We invite your help! Donations of fresh fruit (a couple dozen oranges, bananas, pears or apples), fresh-made individually wrapped sandwiches, single serving size trail mix, and cheese sticks are needed on June 25, July 9 and July 23. If you can help by donating snacks for one of the summer service dates, contact Jane Selner at 215-699-4617 or jselner@srol.org to confirm what you will provide and arrange a convenient time to drop them off to the Parish office.

ELDERCARE CORNER

Attention Seniors-do you have any questions or needs for community resources, help with housing transitions, assistance with finding in home services, or help for a family member or neighbor? St. Rose is pleased to offer the services of the Eldercare Assistance Program at the Parish. Feel free to contact Amy Juarez at 267-663-5399 or at ajuarez@chs-adphila.org<mailto:ajuarez@chs-adphila.org> with any questions or for more information.

SCRIPTURE STUDIES for WOMEN St. Rose of Lima will be offering "Walking With Purpose" a women's bible study once again this Fall on Monday Nights and Tuesday Mornings.

Three 22- week studies are available for $55 course fee (just $2.50 a session includes the WWP Book,

video access, and weekly refreshments.)

Introductory - Opening Your Heart Mondays 7-8:30m or Tuesdays 9:30-11am Intermediate - Keeping in Balance Mondays 7:00-8:30 pm Advanced - Discovering the Divine Mondays 7-8:30m or Tuesdays 9:30-11am

For more information on Walking With Purpose

Studies, go to walkingwithpurpose.com.

For more details on the courses St. Rose is offering this fall or to register, please contact Binka Moore at srolwwp@gmail.com or 267-280-7692.

Registration forms can be downloaded at http://www.srol.org/education/adult-faith-

formation/walking-with-purpose/

No previous experience with scripture study is necessary. Come as you are and get ready to

learn, laugh, and lighten your load!

The Knight's Korner - Updates from the Knights of Columbus Council #9715 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GETTING

MORE INVOLVED WITH THE PARISH OR HELPINIG OUR COMMUNITY?? Visit www.kofc.org/joinus from a computer or mobile device to enroll in our digital program that allows you a chance to become engaged in KoC spiritual and council life. We also invite you to connect with our local Roundtable

attending our next St. Rose Roundtable meeting 7p, Monday June 15 via Zoom. If interested, contact our Roundtable Leader Pete Mazzeo at 215-205-8278 or by email at koc.srol@gmail.com. Become an Instrument of Christ! CHANCE OF A LIFETIME (COAL). The Knights of Columbus are still offering a book of tickets for $8.00. Each ticket includes 16 chances to win: prizes vary from a new car to vacations to cash. Proceeds directly benefit the Knights of Columbus Pennsylvania Scholarship Program. Drawing has been scheduled for July. Deadline for ticket sales is 6/26. Please contact Pete Mazzeo for additional information.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT MINISTRY

Caring for the Caregiver Virtually every one of us will care for a loved one at some time in our life. Though rewarding, it’s not always easy. Nourish for Caregivers is for anyone juggling the challenges of everyday life, health, career and caring for an aging parent, spouse or grandparent, in town or at a distance. Nourish provides caregivers a faith perspective, as well as practical and emotional supports, useful tools, and shared experience. Discover the blessings that come from caring for another. St. Rose will be hosting monthly “hybrid” (participate in person or online via Zoom) meetings beginning on August 19.

Caregivers, remember “House Calls” continue daily at 11:00 AM. Join us for connectivity and

spiritual nourishment during this time of uncertainty and anxiety. For access information to login for the

daily calls (via Zoom or dial in) visit www.nourishforcaregivers.com

For more information, contact Amy Juarez at ajuarez@chs-adphila.org or 267-663-5399 or Jane Selner at jselner@srol.org

A FATHER’S DAY PRAYER

“GOD OUR FATHER, WE GIVE YOU THANKS AND PRAISE FOR FATHERS YOUNG AND OLD.

WE PRAY FOR YOUNG FATHERS, NEWLY EMBRACING THEIR VOCATION; MAY THEY FIND COURAGE AND PERSEVERANCE TO BALANCE WORK, FAMILY AND FAITH IN JOY AND SACRIFICE.

WE PRAY FOR OUR OWN FATHERS AROUND THE WORLD WHOSE CHILDREN ARE LOST OR SUFFERING; MAY THEY KNOW THAT THE GOD OF COMPASSION WALKS WITH THEM IN THEIR SORROW.

WE PRAY FOR MEN WHO ARE NOT FATHERS BUT STILL MENTOR AND GUIDE US WITH FATHERLY LOVE AND ADVICE.

WE REMEMBER FATHERS, GRANDFATHERS, AND GREAT GRANDFATHERS WHO ARE NO LONGER WITH US BUT WHO LIVE FOREVER IN OUR MEMORY AND NOURISH US WITH THEIR LOVE.

AMEN”

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