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617 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 874-3418 (v) (610) 872-1741 (f)
[email protected] www.sjcparish.org
Parish House Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Monday - Friday 10:40 am - 1 pm Sunday
Chapel: 9 am - 4 pm M-F
Parish House Sunday Minister:
Pat Scotto
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Area Events................5
Clergy & Staff .............5
Mass Intentions .........6
Parish Events ......... 2-4
Parish Giving ..............4
Prayer List ..................4
Support ......................5
Weekly Calendar .......6
Saint John Chrysostom
Catholic Church
Rev. Edward J. Hallinan, Pastor
Jan. 5, 2020
The Epiphany of the Lord
Welcome to St. John Chrysostom!
We strive to make our parish a beacon for all who seek God’s light and warmth,
and we want all to feel at home here. Please let us know if we can assist you in any way.
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Our Nourish for Caregivers Support Group will not meet Jan. 4. Please join us when we resume from 10 to 11:30 am Feb. 1 and the first Saturday of each month. More: Aimee Gustitis ([email protected] or (610) 724-8950).
Caregivers: No January Meeting
In response to longstanding requests by many parishioners, our Saturday Vigil Mass will now begin at 4 pm (instead of 5 pm), effective Jan. 4. Confessions will be heard from 3:15 to 3:45 pm or by appointment.
To our parishioners and guests: St. John Chrysostom Parish follows the snow-closing deci-sions of the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District on weekdays. Therefore, be advised:
If WSSD schools are closed for the day, all parish activities and Masses that day and evening are cancelled. If WSSD schools open two hours late, our 8 am Mass or Communion Service is cancelled, but the regular schedule fol-
lows for the day and evening. If WSSD schools close early, all day and evening activities at SJC are cancelled from that time forward.
Please check www.sjcparish.org for weather and closing updates. Whatever the weather, we will attempt to keep the Par-ish House office open during regular hours, but please call us at (610) 874-3418 before venturing out on inclement days.
Can you make an extra serving of dinner or put together an easy casserole? We need you! Our Aid for Friends and St. John’s Hospice meal ministries will host their winter Fill the Freezers event after all Masses Jan. 11-12 to invite you to make a meal for our ill, homebound and homeless brothers and sisters. It’s easy to participate — instructions and supplies are provided
— and meals are needed every day of the year. Please stop by a table to pick up a pan and learn more.
Winter Weather Cancellation Policy
Dear Parishioners: With full hearts, we send the world’s biggest hug to the hundreds of you who supported this year’s Christmas ministries with incredible generosity. It was an season of exceptional care and selflessness, from the financial outpouring to the hundreds of beautifully wrapped gifts. Giving your time, treas-ure and talent, you brightened the season and lift-ed the circumstances of more than 1,000 people: Adopt a Family fulfilled the wish lists of 66 entire families. The St. Nicholas Project provided hundreds of toys to CityTeam and Catholic Social Services; gifts for nearly 200 elderly and disabled residents of Kinder Park housing complex; and thousands of dollars in
gift cards to the St. Vincent de Paul Society to assist families in crisis all year long. Our Thanksgiving and Christmas meal ministries provided holiday groceries for 100+ families. Advent Angels dispatched 90 visitors bearing flowers, cookies and warmth to our bereaved, ill and homebound. (And this was only December. Please see page 3 for a look at the rest of the year!) Thank you for celebrating the birth of Christ by modeling His compassion and love.
Christmas Thanks
This Weekend: Earlier Vigil Mass, Confession Begin
Our Winter Warmth Drive is underway! We are seeking men’s, women’s and children’s coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, boots and other warm outerwear (no indoor clothing, please) for distribution to multiple organizations across the community. Please ensure that items are in good, clean condi-tion. Kindly empty pockets, and fasten pairs of gloves. Thanks!
Next Weekend: Fill the Freezers
Now through Jan. 12: Winter Coat Drive
Now & Next
In Case You Missed It….
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‘I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits,
here in this world and in the life to come.’ Henri J.M. Nouwen
D ear Parishioners:
As we greet a new year, we look back at 2019 — another year of extraordinary love and faith in action at St. John
Chrysostom Parish. Your prayers, generosity, time and example all year long touched more lives than you can ever know:
from newborns to neighbors in crisis; longtime parishioners to first-time
visitors; aging suburban sisters to city men experiencing homelessness;
people who are homebound, ill, hospitalized or bereaved; men, women
and children in tremendous need from Chester to Haiti; and so many
more. In times of great sorrow, great need, and great joy, you were there
and your presence was felt. For that, and on behalf of those you have
assisted, we offer our heartfelt thanks.
The year 2019 was a busy one, with so much
to be grateful for! We:
Celebrated 65 Baptisms, 46 Funeral Masses, 59 First Communions, and 14 weddings;
Welcomed 84 new parish households, as well as a new Mother of Providence School prin-
cipal, Sara Dempsey; and a new Youth Program assistant, Kyle Slinkman (left);
Counted more than 300 adults and youth serving across our 45 parish ministries;
Donated nearly $50,000 to the Catholic Charities Appeal, serving vulnerable area residents; and nearly $32,000 to
our Society of St. Vincent de Paul chapter, serving our neighbors in need;
Visited and served at CityTeam and the Bernardine Center in Chester, Habitat for Humanity
in Delaware, ManorCare Nursing Home in Wallingford, Kinder Park in Woodlyn, Crozer Ches-
ter Medical Center, more than 100 households in need, and elsewhere;
Donated generously to the housing, educational, spiritual and health services provided to
vulnerable men, women and children by Mother’s Home of Darby, CityTeam, Catholic Social
Services of Chester, Food for the Poor, Providence Center of Kensington, and Kay Lasante
clinic in Port au Prince, Haiti;
Initiated Nourish for Caregivers, a monthly support group serving caregivers;
Celebrated our first Blue Mass, honoring first responders (left); our first Youth Sunday and
YouthServe events (right); and our first Children’s Book Drive for two Chester school libraries;
Enjoyed Bingo, four seasons of CYO, Ministry Appreciation Night, Cou-
ples Nights Out, Earth Day, MLK Gospel Concert, Sensory Friendly Easter
and Santa events, Dinners with Friends, the Season of Creation, our Ad-
vent Festival, Fair Trade Sale, and lots of Sunday doughnuts and coffee;
Focused on gun violence and built our interfaith community presence;
Provided more than a ton of non-
perishable food to the Bernardine Cen-
ter and Catholic Social Services;
Recycled more than five tons of elec-
tronics to provide jobs and training for
adults reintegrating into society;
Cooked and delivered 575 casseroles and 3,300+ individual meals through our St.
John’s Hospice and Aid for Friends ministries, and produced nearly 500 unique
hand-knitted garments and shawls through our Prayer Shawl Ministry; and
Showered our community with coats, hats, diapers, toiletries, clinic supplies, school supplies and more.
Never underestimate your personal contribution. Each “small thing” is a “big thing” to someone, and each of us
strengthens and enhances our parish body. May God richly bless you and your families in this new year!
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Our Sick
Susan Anderson Tracy Archibald
Ray Baum III Catherine Baer
Mary Jane Beadle Susan Beers-Mosakowski
Rita Bellew Doug Bernard Rosa Bernard Daniel Black
Jessie Bonkoski Jack Brennan Austin Broce Mary Buemi Luca Burgio Sheila Byrne
Ruth Carroll Adriana Chalson
Jean Cilurso Jack Cloran
Donna Cocco Ellen Colyer
Jaclyn Corson Rita Costanzo Marty Czajor
Gene DeAntonio Frances Devito
Vivianna DiMaio Kathleen Dixon
Joseph Dwyer Mary Dwyer
Andrew Fantozzi Gavin Farenski
Kate Ferenchick Mario Gallelli Nancy Garrett William Getty Marita Green Rita Greene Lori Gresko
Lauren Hartley John Hayden
Kaitlyn Henchyl Larry Henry
Joe Hicks Michael Hoffman
Charles Houck Karen Hunter Ann Imbrenda Linda Jackson Larry Johnson
Josephine Jones Holly Josten Mary Kehl
Mary Kilrain Rachael Klein Ashlie Krejci
Kristin Kreamer Barbara Lanholm
Joey Leggio Betty Linton Jenny Maahs
Baby Matthew Maguire
Gloria Mann Christine McGarvey
Sandy McGrath Filamena Mendolera Nicholas Mercantini
Hilda Migoya Dorothy Millison
Abbey Moore Rosemarie Morochko
Marie Morrissey
Danny Mulhern Joseph Mulholland
Lucy Mustico Jean O’Connor Amira O’Mara Carol O’Neill
Ron & Gina Ondo Jim Ortoleva Sue Paolucci
Nicholas Papa Perez-Garcia family
Edith Petillo George Phillips family
Lisa Porter Anne & Bob Quinn Rebecca Rebstock
Alison Renner Chrissy Ribble
Hollie Riley Betty Roselle
Joshua Rudolph Dr. Ned Russell
Bob Sadwick Carl Schaff
Theresa Shenandoah Christine Shiiba
Michael Simchock J.D. Smith
Anne Stanley Joseph Sutsko Jr.
Sam Thomas Julie Tierney Luc H. Tran
Howard Webb Linda Whittington Jeremiah Williams
In Service Courtney Arango
Sean Donnelly Brett Lucci
SMJ Patrick McNally Ryan Murphy
Capt. Alex Reeves Drew Resweber
Mark Shiiba Thomas Shiiba Jared Stump
Stephen Clark Talbot
Our Deceased Jay Rooney
father of Mike Rooney
Our Parish Giving Dec. 14-15, 2019: $21,541.00 2018: $20,907.00
Our collections for Dec. 21-22 and Christmas will be reported next week.
A s we look back on 2019, we thank those of you who faithfully support St. John Chrysostom financially, recogniz-ing the material, spiritual and emotional support we provide to thousands of people in and around our communi-
ty. (See pages 2 and 3.) Please be aware that we do so with an aging 17-acre campus and a House of God that (like yours) requires continual maintenance. Meanwhile, our collections have declined. If you are not donating, we respect-fully ask your support in 2020. If you have not increased your donation in years, we respectfully ask you to consider doing so. Please join Fr. Ed and other parishioners in helping us keep our parish strong and serving others. Giving Options: Parish Giving (http://bit.ly/givesjc): Hundreds of parishioners find online giving easy, secure and
helpful to budgeting. Tailor your donations and schedule to your convenience. And if you give online, please show your support by dropping a Parish Giving pew card in the collection. Please note that St. John’s does not administer Parish Giving accounts. You may direct questions about your account to Parish Giving at (866) 307-7140.
Venmo (new!): We’re now on Venmo at @SJC-Church. Make sure to look for our parish logo (left) to verify the correct account. Weekly Envelopes: Many parishioners still enjoy this longstanding method. If you are not receiving envelopes, please contact the Parish House: (610) 874-3418. For any questions about donating to SJC, please contact Rosemary Endres, Business Manager, at (610) 874-3418 x 108 or [email protected].
However you choose to give, know that we are grateful for your support; recognize your sacrifice; and assure you of transparent, meticulous stewardship of your gift. Blessings to you and your families this year and always.
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Faith Life
Jan. 10-12. Spiritual Solutions to Addiction: Weekend for Women. Unleash the transformational power of 12 Step Spirituality. Directed by Sr. Marguerite Walsh, SSJ. Francis-can Spiritual Center, Aston. More: (610) 558-6152, [email protected] or www.fscaston.org. Jan. 17-19. Women’s Weekend. 4 pm Friday—noon Sun-day with Sr. Mercedes Rojo, OSF. St. Raphaela Center, Haverford. (610) 642-5715 or www.straphaelacenter.org. Jan. 24-26. Deepening Your T’ai Chi Chih Practice. Reflec-tive spiritual workshop for new and experienced students. Directed by Sr. Antonia Cooper, OSF. Franciscan Spiritual Center, Aston. More: (610) 558-6152, [email protected] or www.fscaston.org.
Support All programs operate at no charge.
AA. 8:30 pm Thursdays, St. John Chrysostom Parish, Ste-venson Center (Parish House rear entrance, lower level).
Al-Anon. 7 pm & 8 pm Mondays, Reformation Lutheran Church, 102 W. Rose Tree Rd., Media 19063.
Bereavement. SJC Bereavement Support. 7 pm 4th Tues, Stevenson Center. Call Jeanne Musewicz: (610) 328-5127.
Caregivers. Nourish for Caregivers Support Group. 10 am 1st Sat, St. John Chrysostom; 10am 3rd Sat, Nativity BVM, Media.
Divorced/Separated Catholics. Online group, 8 pm first Tuesdays. Email [email protected], call (215) 870-9913, or visit www.nonnatus.org.
Domestic Violence. The National Domestic Violence Hot-line offers assessment resources and a live chat option: 800-799-SAFE (7233).
Families of Incarcerated. Mary Mother of Captives Support Group: 7pm 2nd Thursdays, St. Charles Borromeo Church Hall, 3422 Dennison Ave., Drexel Hill.
School & Youth Safety Tip Line. Anony-mously report concerns, tips about vio-
lence, suicide, more via Safe2Say app, www.safe2saypa.org, or (844) SAF2SAY (723-2729).
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Around the Area
Parish Clergy & Staff Pastor Rev. Edward J. Hallinan (610) 874-3418 x 102 [email protected] Permanent Deacons John R. Bowie (610) 565-9516 [email protected] Walter Lance (610) 876-4185 [email protected] Raymond Vadino (610) 872-2732 [email protected] Parish Secretary Barbara Fergone (610) 874-3418 x 101 [email protected] Assistant to the Pastor Michelle O’Hanlon (610) 874-3418 x 102 [email protected] Business Manager Rosemary G. Endres (610) 874-3418 x 108 [email protected] Ministry & Communications Mary E. Chollet (610) 874-3418 x 106 [email protected] Healing & Homebound Mary E. Chollet (610) 874-3418 x 106 [email protected] Sr. Catherine Ginther, OSF x 110 [email protected] PREP (Religious Education) Mary Pizzano (610) 874-3418 x 105 [email protected] RCIA Elaine M. Mott (610) 874-3418 x 107 [email protected]
Spiritual Director Sr. Maria McCoy, SSJ (610) 874-3418 x 109 [email protected] Youth Minister Caroline Tamaccio (610) 874-3418 x 106 [email protected]
Mass & Confession Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Mass of Welcoming & Inclusion: 11:30 am 1st Sunday Sunday Masses: 8, 9:30, 11:30 am American Sign Language Masses: 11:30 am 1st & 3rd Suns Communion Service: 8 am Tuesday Confession: 3:15-3:45 pm Saturday or by appointment Daily Mass: 8 am Wednesday - Friday Holy Days: Check bulletin or website. Accommodations: Assistive listening devices, low-gluten Hosts, and Braille worship aids are always available
in the sacristy. Please inquire before any Mass for assistance.
Part-Time Classroom Aide Needed Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School is seeking a Pre-Kindergarten Class-room Aide five mornings a week. Please sub-mit resume and updated clearances to Mrs. Sara Demp-sey at [email protected] or 610-876-7110.
Weekly Calendar & Mass Intentions The Sanctuary Candle this week is in memory of Barney & Connie O’Neill. The Bread and Wine this week are in memory of Barney & Connie O’Neill.
Sunday, January 5 Epiphany of the Lord 8 am Mass † Barney & Connie O’Neill
9:30 am Mass † Deceased members of the Bilisnansky & Zitarelli families (Faithful Band) 11:30 am Mass Mass of Welcoming & Inclusion / American Sign Language Interpreter
† Joseph Murphy 9:30 am-Noon PREP (Lower Church Hall & School) 10:40 am-Noon Drop-In Bible Study / RCIA (Parish House Dining Room) 12:45-10 pm CYO Basketball (Gym) 2-4:30 pm Girl Scout Troop 573 (Lower Church Hall)
Monday, January 6 10:30 am-Noon Widowed Friends Group - All widows & widowers welcome! (Stevenson Center) 4:30 pm-9 pm CYO Basketball (Gym) 6:30-7:30 pm Drop-in Faith Sharing - All are welcome (Stevenson Center)
7-8 pm RCIA (Parish House Dining Room) 7:30-8:30 pm Weekly Rosary - All are welcome (Blessed Sacrament Chapel)
Tuesday, January 7 8 am Communion Service 4:30 pm-9 pm CYO Basketball (Gym) 7-8:30 pm Parish Pastoral Council (Parish House Dining Room)
7-9 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (Church)
Wednesday, January 8 8 am Mass † Catherine & John Spychalski 8:45 am Mass MPRCS Mass - All are welcome 9:15-10:45 am Faith Sharing Group (Parish House Conference Room) 4:30 pm-9 pm CYO Basketball (Gym) 6-7 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal (Church) 6:45-8:45 pm Parish Finance Committee (Parish House Dining Room)
Thursday, January 9 8 am Mass Dedicated to Robert Raco 4:30 pm-9 pm CYO Basketball (Gym) 7:30-9 pm Boy Scout Troop 605 (Lower Church Hall) 7:30-9 pm Faithful Band Rehearsal (Church)
8:30-9:30 pm AA (Stevenson Center) 9 pm Men’s Basketball (Gym)
Friday, January 10 8 am Mass † David Broome 4:30-9pm CYO Basketball (Gym)
Saturday, January 11 Vigil 3:15-3:45 pm Confessions 4 pm Mass † Deceased members of the Mingis Family 8 am-10 pm CYO Basketball (Gym)
Sunday, January 12 Baptism of the Lord 8 am Mass † Charles Flanagan
9:30 am Mass † John W. & Stephanie Digan (Faithful Band) 11:30 am Mass † Rev. Richard Cannuli, O.S.A. 9:30 am-Noon PREP (Lower Church Hall & School) 10:40 am-Noon Drop-In Bible Study / RCIA (Parish House Dining Room) 12:45-10 pm CYO Basketball (Gym) 2-4:30 pm Girl Scout Troop 573 (Lower Church Hall)
Please view our current calendar at www.sjcparish.org/parish-calendar.