St. Peter the Apostle Church National Shrine of St. John Neumann

1019 North 5th Street ~ Philadelphia, PA 19123

(215) 627-2386

Everyone recognizes the truth of good proverbs, and so they endure from generation to generation. The Russians have a surprisingly bold one that fits this

Sunday’s Gospel: “Bread is the beginning of everything.” Judging from the first reading, Elijah might have felt that it was too late for bread—too late for life itself. This great prophet was at the end of his rope and endurance. Then, not one, but two angels visit him. One offers food and drink. The other gives startling directions. For Elijah, this food from the angels is bread for his journey. On the strength of the heaven-sent gift of food, he walks to the mountain of God. In today’s Gospel, Jesus offers himself, not just as bread for the journey, but as bread for life itself. He gives his flesh as life for the world. “I am the bread of life” (John 6:48). He is the beginning of everything.

SANCTUARY CANDLE This week, the candles in the sanctuaries will burn for the following intentions:

Blessed Sacrament Altar (Lower Church) Thanksgiving - rb: Arlene Fajardo Family †Jesus Laurencio - rb: Laurencio Family

OLPH Shrine (Upper Church) Lillian Galon - rb: Arlene Chew Little Family - rb: Nora Little

St. John Neumann Altar Nguyen Family - rb: Le Nguyen

Boots Benites - rb: Filipino-American Association of South Jersey

Blessed Sacrament Altar (Upper Church) †John & Anne Wozniak - rb: David Wozniak

SSND Convent Chapel †Michael Hagan, Jr. - rb: Hagan Family

Redemptorists Chapel available

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 5:30 PM †Jessica Alejandro - rb: Crescencia Martinez SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 7:30 AM Purgatorian Society 9:30 AM †Emerita Perez - rb: Juan Rodriguez 11:00 AM †Bobby Velazquez. - rb: Carmen Vasquez 12:30 PM For the People of the Parish 3:30 PM G. Roger Bowers - rb: Edwina Nolan MONDAY, AUGUST 10 - St. Lawrence 7:30 AM Purgatorian Society 12:15 PM †Lillian Galon - rb: Charles & Arlene Chew 5:30 PM Laura & Stanley Rzepczynski - rb: Bargara Hunter TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 - St. Clare 7:30 AM Purgatorian Society 12:15 PM †Mary & Joseph DeRitis - rb: Lucille DeRitis 5:30 PM †Souphie Munsaveng - rb: Souphaphone Chanthavong WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 - St. Jane Frances de Chantal 7:30 AM Purgatorian Society 12:15 PM OLPH Mass League 5:30 PM (†)Frank & Terry McCool - rb: Terry McCool THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 - Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus 7:30 AM Purgatorian Society 12:15 PM †Ed Andricks - rb: Grace Casey 5:30 PM †Frank Fanning - rb: Joe & Rita Sears FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 - St. Maximilian Kolbe 7:30 AM Purgatorian Society 12:15 PM Neumann Guild 5:30 PM †J. Todd Miller - rb: Karl Buchert SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 - Assumption of the BVM

7:30 AM Purgatorian Society 12:15 PM OLPH Mass League

~AUGUST 9, 2015 - NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME~

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If you would like to keep in contact with any of the priests that were transferred to another parish, please note the addresses below:

Fr. Alfred Bradley, C.Ss.R. St. Clement Mission House

300 W. Pine Street Ephrata, PA 17522

Fr. Matthew Allman, C.Ss.R. Our Lady of Good Counsel

7509 Shore Road Brooklyn, NY 11209

Fr. Gordon Cannoles, C. Ss.R. St. Clement Mission House

300 W. Pine Street Ephrata, PA 17522

Fr. Mark Wise, C.Ss.R. Our Lady of Guadalupe

211 Irwin Drive Newton Grove, NC 28366

Fr. John Hamrogue, C.Ss.R. Immaculate Conception

389 E. 150th Street Bronx, NY 10455

From Fr. Bradley: On behalf of the outgoing Redemptorist community, I would like to express my heart-felt gratitude for your presences, prayers, and warm wishes during and after the Liturgies on August 1st and 2nd. The Masses were beautiful and the receptions enjoyable. Your thoughtful gifts and cards will be long remembered. To have been part of your lives has been our privilege. Please remember us in your prayers and warmly welcome the new Redemptorist community. May God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand!

~School News~

~More Parish News~

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During the summer months, the school office will be open from 9:00 a.m.—12 noon.

Please call (215) 922-5958 before coming.

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St. Peter the Apostle School Volunteer Art Teacher Needed

Grade 1 to 8 Flexible schedule

Contact Sr. Rose at (215) 922-5958.

REMEMBER THE SICK OF THE PARISH In your prayers, please keep in mind our sick, homebound, and those in healthcare facilities including: Celeste Adams, Wilbert Aponte, Sonia Ayala, Caroline Bennett, Edith Bohrer, Mark Bogan, Frank Bove, Luz Davila, Eugene DeLange, Dorothy Dempsey, Elsa Dibernardo, Joan Eckhardt, Onofre Escorpizo, John Fairey, Rafael Falu, Sr., Mike Florian, Ben Friedman, Margie Galdo, Padmaben Gandhi, Francis M. Germanovich, Salvador Gonzalez, Marni Greenberg-Rabinowitz, Norman Greenberg, Yvonne Greenberg, Geraldine Hunter, Michael Jensen, Alton Jordan, Frank Lopez, Jr., Alice Mayer, John McDonald, Mark Mullen, Olga Nieves, Loan Nguyen, Tina Nguyen, Colleen Owens, Wanda Pagan, Reinairis Penalvert, Umberto Porta, Joel Rivera, Diana Rodriguez, Pedro Antonio Rodriguez, Stanley Ruiz, Joe Sullivan, Rachael Tierney, Gina Trasatti, Pola Vega, Jose Luis Velazquez, Marlynn Walt, Kelly Zemiatis, & Marcelo Zucca. Please call the rectory office to add a name to the list.

~Events in the Diocese~

Flame of Love Introduction Conference St. Peter’s Church/ St. John Neumann Shrine Saturday, August 15, 2015 9:30 a.m.—12 noon Mass at 12:15 p.m.

“Who is the Flame of Love” Presenter: Tony Mullen, National Director “Teachings and the Rosary” Presenter: Eileen Piergiovanni, Philadelphia Director

For more information, contact Loretta Graham

at (267) 648-5931.

SECOND COLLECTION IN AUGUST 08/09 - School 08/16 - Air Conditioning 08/23 - Catholic University

08/30 - Building and Maintenance Fund

SAVE THE DATE! Mark your family calendar for the 8th World Meeting of Families! Philadelphia is proud to welcome families from around the world to this event on September 22-27, 2015. Families can look forward to speakers, celebrations, activities for kids, and prayer, all of which will bring renewal and transformation for you, our loved ones, and the world. 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.

LA MISA DE HOY 11:00 AM †Bobby Velazquez. - rb: Carmen Vasquez

ACTIVIDADES DE LA PARROQUIA Los Domingos: Círculo de Oración - 7:00 p.m. Los Viernes: Legión de María - 1:00 p.m. Primer Domingo del Mes: Sagrado Corazón - 12 mediodía Cuarto Domingo del Mes: Curia - Legión de María - 2 p.m.

Todo el mundo reconoce la verdad de los buenos proverbios, y por eso perduran de generación en generación. Los rusos tienen uno sorprendentemente audaz que le pega al Evangelio de este

domingo: “El pan es el comienzo de todo”. De acuerdo a la primera lectura, puede ser que Elías sintiera que era demasiado tarde para el pan –demasiado tarde para la vida misma. Este gran profeta estaba ya al final de sus fuerzas y de su aguante. Entonces no uno, sino dos ángeles lo visitan. Uno le ofrece comida y bebida. El otro le da unas sorprendentes instrucciones. Para Elías esta comida de los ángeles es pan para su camino. Fortalecido por este regalo celestial de comida, él sigue su camino a la montaña de Dios. En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús se ofrece a sí mismo, no sólo como pan para el camino, sino como pan para la vida misma. Él da su carne para dar vida al mundo. “Yo soy el pan de vida” (Juan 6:48). Él es el comienzo de todo.

~9 DE AGOSTO DEL 2015 - DECIMONOVENO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO~

CIRCULO DE ORACIÓN CARISMÁTICO El círculo de oración se reúne los Domingos a las 7 P.M. en el salón de reuniones en el sótano del convento. Entrada por el estacionamiento de Lawrence Street. Queremos conocerte. Te esperamos.

ENCUENTRO CARISMATICO CATOLICO REGIONAL (ECCREN) El ECCREN se llevará a cabo el 19 de Septiembre del 2015, de 8 a.m. — 4 p.m. en el Chase Convention Center en Wilmington, DE. Para información de los tickets de entrada y de la guagua, hable con Eneida o Pedro en la Rectoría.

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VELA DEL SANTUARIO Esta semana, las velas de los santuarios se prenderán por cada una de estas intenciones:

Altar del Santísimo Sacramento (Iglesia de Abajo) Thanksgiving - rb: Arlene Fajardo Family †Jesus Laurencio - rb: Laurencio Family

Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro (Iglesia de Arriba)

Lillian Galon - rb: Arlene Chew Little Family - rb: Nora Little

Altar de San Juan Neumann Nguyen Family - rb: Le Nguyen

Boots Benites - rb: Filipino-American Association of South Jersey

Altar del Santísimo Sacramento (Iglesia de Arriba) †John & Anne Wozniak - rb: David Wozniak

Capilla del Convento SSND †Michael Hagan, Jr. - rb: Hagan Family Capilla de los Redentoristas available

Si desea mantenerse en contacto con cualquiera de los sacerdotes que están siendo trasladados a otra parroquia, favor de notar las siguientes direcciones:

Fr. Alfred Bradley, C.Ss.R. St. Clement Mission House

300 W. Pine Street Ephrata, PA 17522

Fr. Matthew Allman, C.Ss.R. Our Lady of Good Counsel

7509 Shore Road Brooklyn, NY 11209

Fr. Gordon Cannoles, C. Ss.R.

St. Clement Mission House 300 W. Pine Street Ephrata, PA 17522

Fr. Mark Wise, C.Ss.R. Our Lady of Guadalupe

211 Irwin Drive Newton Grove, NC 28366

Fr. John Hamrogue, C.Ss.R.

Immaculate Conception 389 E. 150th Street Bronx, NY 10455

Del P. Bradley: En el nombre de la comunidad Redentorista que se va, me gustaría expresar mi sincera gratitud por sus presencias, oraciones, y mejores deseos durante y después de las Liturgias el 1 y 2 de Agosto. Las Misas estuvieron maravillosas y las recepciones agradables. Sus regalos y tarjetas serán recordadas siempre. Haber formado parte de sus vidas ha sido nuestro privilegio. Favor de recordarnos en sus oraciones y den una bienvenida cálida a la nueva comunidad Redentorista. ¡Que Dios les bendiga y les guarde en la palma de Su mano!

La amistad es como una cuenta bancaria. No se puede sacar constantemente sin hacer depósitos. —Anónimo

RECUERDE A LOS ENFERMOS DE LA PARROQUIA En sus oraciones, por favor, tenga en cuenta nuestros enfermos, confinados en casa, y aquellos en los centros de salud, incluyendo: Celeste Adams, Wilbert Aponte, Sonia Ayala, Caroline Bennett, Edith Bohrer, Mark Bogan, Frank Bove, Luz Davila, Eugene DeLange, Dorothy Dempsey, Elsa Dibernardo, Joan Eckhardt, Onofre Escorpizo, John Fairey, Rafael Falu, Sr., Mike Florian, Ben Friedman, Margie Galdo, Padmaben Gandhi, Francis M. Germanovich, Salvador Gonzalez, Marni Greenberg-Rabinowitz, Norman Greenberg, Yvonne Greenberg, Geraldine Hunter, Michael Jensen, Alton Jordan, Frank Lopez, Jr., Alice Mayer, John McDonald, Mark Mullen, Olga Nieves, Loan Nguyen, Tina Nguyen, Colleen Owens, Wanda Pagan, Reinairis Penalvert, Umberto Porta, Joel Rivera, Diana Rodriguez, Pedro Antonio Rodriguez, Stanley Ruiz, Joe Sullivan, Rachael Tierney, Gina Trasatti, Pola Vega, Jose Luis Velazquez, Marlynn Walt, Kelly Zemiatis, y Marcelo Zucca. Favor de llamar a la rectoría para poner un nombre en la lista.

~Más Noticias de la Parroquia~

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~Acontecimientos de la Diócesis~

~Noticias de la Escuela~

Durante el verano, la oficina de la escuela estará abierta de 9:00 a.m.—12 mediodía.

Favor de llamar al (215) 922-5958 antes de venir.

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Escuela San Pedro el Apóstol Se Necesita Maestro Voluntario de Arte

Grados 1 a 8 Horario Flexible

Llame a Hna. Rose al (215) 922-5958.

Conferencia de Introducción Llama de Amor (Inglés) Iglesia San Pedro/ Santuario San Juan Neumann Sábado, 15 de Agosto del 2015 9:30 a.m.—12 mediodía Misa a las 12:15 p.m.

“Quien es la Llama de Amor?” Presentador: Tony Mullen, Director Nacional “Enseñanzas y el Rosario” Presentador: Eileen Piergiovanni, Directora de Filadelfia

Para más información, Llame a Loretta Graham

al (267) 648-5931.

SEGUNDAS COLECTAS EN AGOSTO 08/09 - Escuela

08/16 - Aire Acondicionado

08/23 - Universidad Católica

08/30 - Fondo de Mantenimiento

¡MARQUE LA FECHA! Marque su calendario familiar para el 8vo Encuentro Mundial de Familias! Filadelfia se enorgullece de dar la bienvenida a familias de todo el mundo a ese acontecimiento el 22-27 de Septiembre del 2015. Las familias podrán disfrutar de oradores, celebraciones, actividades para niños, y oración, todos los cuales traerán la renovación y la transformación para usted, nuestros seres queridos, y el mundo. Visite el sitio web oficial del Encuentro Mundial de Familias en: WorldMeeting2015.org para aprender más y para inscribirse para recibir actualizaciones periódicas sobre como puede participar.

Devotions Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Daily: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Holy Hour: Wednesdays 6 p.m.

OLPH Novena Wednesdays after the Masses, and at 7:00 p.m.

St. John Neumann Prayers Weekdays after the 12:15 p.m. Mass Sundays after the 3:30 p.m. Mass

St. Peter’s Rectory Office (215) 627-2386 Parish fax: 215-627-4232

Very Rev. Richard Bennett, CSsR, Pastor Very Rev. Raymond Collins, CSsR, Rector

Associate Vicars – Redemptorists Rev. Blas Caceres, CSsR Rev. Gerard Chylko, CSsR Rev. Peter Linh, CSsR Rev. Anthony Michalik, CSsR Rev. Yvon Tremont, CSsR Missionaries Rev. Gerard Brinkmann, CSsR Rev. Donald Miniscalco, CSsR In Residence Rev. Dennis Billy, CSsR

Reverend Deacons Rev. Mr. Miguel Betancourt Rev. Mr. Juan Ramos

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National Shrine of St. John Neumann (215) 627-3080 Shrine Fax: (215) 627-3296

Very Rev. Raymond Collins, CSsR, Director Sr. Joanne Manns, MPF, Coordinator

St. Peter the Apostle School (215) 922-5958

Sister Rosalia Federici, SSND, Principal

Websites: Parish/ Shrine: www.stjohnneumann.org School: www.stpetertheapostleschool.org Email: Rectory Office: stpetersoffice@comcast.net Shrine Office: SJNoffice@comcast.net Gift Shop: SJNgiftshop@comcast.net School: saintpetertheapostle@gmail.com Religious Education: Stpetersreled@comcast.net

~St. Peter the Apostle Parish/ National Shrine of St. John Neumann~

RECTORY & SHRINE OFFICES: The office staff is available for business matters Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. GIFT SHOP: The gift shop is available for business matters Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. APPOINTMENTS: Our Priests are most willing to be of service to all. You are asked to arrange an appointment in advance by telephone with the Priest you wish to see. SICK CALLS: Emergencies: Please call the Rectory office. Hospital Visitation: The Parish Priests will be happy to visit any

parishioner who is hospitalized. Please contact the rectory since hospitals do not contact the rectory. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Baptism is administered monthly. Arrangements are made in advance at the Rectory. Sponsors must provide proof of eligibility by a letter from their respective pastors, and must have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation. Parents attend a Pre-Jordan meeting prior to baptism, which is arranged at a mutually convenient time. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made with a priest at least six months before the date of the wedding. Pre-Cana instructions are required.

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. (Spanish), 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Weekdays: 7:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m.

Confessions Mon - Sat: 11:45 a.m. and 5 p.m. , Sun: 10:30 a.m. (Spanish)

~WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES PRAYER~

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES PRAYER God and Father of us all,

In Jesus, your Son and our Savior, You have made us

Your sons and daughters In the family of the Church.

May your grace and love Help our families

In every part of the world Be united to one another In fidelity to the Gospel.

May the example of the Holy Family, With the aid of your Holy Spirit,

Guide all families, especially those most troubled, To be homes of communion and prayer

And to always seek your truth and live in your love.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!

ORACION PARA EL ENCUENTRO MUNDIAL DE FAMILIAS

Dios y Padre de todos nosotros, En Jesús, tu Hijo y nuestro Salvador,

Nos has hecho tus hijos e hijas En la familia de la Iglesia.

Que tu gracia y amor Cuiden a nuestras familias

En cualquier parte del mundo A estar en unión con las demás

En fidelidad al Evangelio.

Que el ejemplo de la Sagrada Familia, Con la ayuda de tu Espíritu Santo,

Guie a todas las familias, especialmente las mas atribuladas, A ser casas de comunión y oración

Y a buscar siempre tu verdad y vivir en tu amor.

Por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amen.

¡Jesús, María y José, ruega por nosotros!