Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2022

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.

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sundays 8:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Live-Stream at St. Rose of Lima YouTube Channel

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WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m.

July 17, 2022

HOLY DAY MASSES

Vigil Mass 7:00 p.m. Holy Day 8:30 a.m.

SACRAMENT of RECONCILIATION

Saturday 4:00 to 4:30 pm Sunday after 9:30 am Mass until 11:00 am

or contact the Parish office

ADORATION Friday 9:00 a.m. - Noon

PARISH OFFICE

Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 am-4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am-3:30 pm (close at 3:00 pm during summer)

Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Major Civil Holidays

Website: Office Phone: 215-699-4617

Fax: 215-699-1628 Email: stroselima@ Mailing Address: 425 S. Pennsylvania Avenue,

North Wales, PA 19454

Dynamic Catholic Education: 215-699-4434

Mater Dei Catholic School: 215-368-0995

CLERGY

Rev. Msgr. James J. Graham, J.C.D., Pastor Rev. Gasper Genuardi, Weekend Assistant Rev. Msgr. Donald Leighton, Weekend Assistant Archbishop James P. Green, Weekend Assistant Deacon Robert P. Gohde, Pastoral Services

Administrator Deacon Joseph V. Hosack, Permanent Deacon

STAFF

Amanda McDonald, Director of Music Jane Selner, Parish Services Coordinator Amy Juarez, Elder Care Services Director

Mary McCarthy, Parish Secretary Samantha Covais, Parish Secretary;

Safe Environment Coordinator Jim McCarthy, Bookkeeper

Jay Maiale, Maintenance Supervisor Eileen Homa, Director of Religious Education Diane McCaughan, Mater Dei Elementary School President Elizabeth Waltrich, Mater Dei Elementary School Principal

Mass Intentions for the Week

SUNDAY, JULY 17 5:00 PM Richard Maggi, req. by Family 8:00 AM Leokadia and Henry Gladczuk req. by

Helen Morrissey 9:30 AM Margaret Powell req. by

Casperson Family 11:30 AM Butch Neeled req. by

Kay and Max Revello

MONDAY, JULY 18 8:30 AM Alice M. Kilgar req. by

Pam and Larry Fullerton

TUESDAY, JULY 19 8:30 AM People of the Parish

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 8:30 AM Dominic Forte req. by Eleanor Forte

THURSDAY, JULY 21 8:30 AM Gregory Carini req. by

Craig and Jane Selner

FRIDAY, JULY 22 8:30 AM Mary Hoey req. by McCory Family

SATURDAY, JULY 23 8:30 AM Tom Cronin req. by Gifford Family

SUNDAY, JULY 24 5:00 PM Lillian Dunn req. by Maggi Family 8:00 AM Bridget McCory and Mary Hoey req. by

McCrory Family 9:30 AM David Karl req. by

Mr. and Mrs. Valentino Holowsko 11:30 AM George McNamara, req. by

Mudd Family

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PEASE 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. Pvt. Will Maliszewski, U.S.M. Sr. Airman Tony Nolte, U.S.A.F. Petty Officer 1st Class David Peterman, U.S.C.G. LCDR Patrick Salvitti, U.S.N. Capt. 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, Teddy Jones, Bryan Mayurnik, Joe Gray, Anthony Lombardo, Marianne DiSanto, Lauren Schiazza, Brian Bruder, Joe Gallagher, Myra DiNicola, Lisa Stites, Agnes Neas, Julie Burr, John Fox, Charlotte Hart, Michael McMenamin, Al & Peggy Zachwieja, Salem Yabut, Ron Wolfe, Rosemary Hill, Amy Troop, John Churney, Linda Basile, Melissa Schmidt, Angie Ramsey, Dominic Richard, Howard Welsh, Phil Hentz, Ron Dischert, Linda Dancer, Joe Hatos, Jordan Family, Linda Swiner, Gail Watson, Caroline, Marlene and Cash Scalfaro, Joan Reed, Baby Greyson Pickar, Bill Healy, Terry Madden, Tom Autio, Andrew Mercurio, Peggy Barry, Mike Greco, Juan Barba, Ann Edwards, Carl Barkman, Baby Blake Elizabeth Morris, Barbara LeKites, Dominic Genuardi Sr., Barbara Genuardi, Charlotte Moore, Michelle Kelly, Judy Duff

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF: Rose Marie Jones

Please Note: The Parish Office will close at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Weekly Offerings

Upon the recommendation of our Pastoral Council, we are asking all parishioners to contribute at least $25.00 per week in order to support our parish needs. Collections for the week of July 10, 2022: Sunday Collection was $10063.57, Campaign For Human Development was $209.00 and On Line Collection was $4,260.00. The Collection total was $14,532.57. Thank you for your generosity.

This Is Our Faith

Deacon's Desk

Next week's scripture insights:

Readings for Sunday, July 24, 2022

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gn 18:20?32 ? Ps 138:1?2, 2?3, 6?7, 7?8 ? Col 2:12?14 ? Lk 11:1?13

At issue in the dialogue between Abraham and God is the extent to which the righteousness of some can off-balance the sinfulness of most others. There is a tension here between communal guilt and innocence and individual guilt and innocence. If the city is guilty, it should be punished. But what if there are innocent individuals in that city? Is it fair that the innocent should suffer along with the guilty?

In customary Near Eastern style, Abraham prefaces each of his inquiries with adulation. However, it is still he who boldly initiates the exchange that probes the nature of divine justice. The account shows that a few can indeed be salvific for many.

The psalmist had previously been in dire straits, had called upon the LORD for help, had been heard, and had been inwardly strengthened. The reason for the psalmist's gratitude is God's faithfulness to covenant commitment. This is clear from the presence of technical covenant language, lovingkindness and truth. The temple setting suggests public worship and witness. The psalmist acknowledges that the LORD is exalted, lifted high in glory, yet attentive to those who are humble or of mean estate. The psalmist concludes the prayer of thanksgiving on a note of confidence that God's commitment will endure forever. God is not only faithful to past promises but will be faithful into the endless future.

In what appears to be baptismal instruction, Paul describes the effects of the triumph of the power of God in the lives of believers as manifested in the resurrection of Christ. He relates Christ's burial in the grave of the earth with the Christian's burial in the waters of baptism. Those baptized have gone down into death with Christ and have been raised with him to a new life which requires a new standard of living. Since they have died, the legal claims of the past are no longer binding. Furthermore, the debt owed because of the transgressions of the past is canceled. Paul acknowledges circumcision's inability to forgive sin. Only interior faith in Christ can

accomplish that. Once an instrument of death, the cross is now the source of life.

This discourse on prayer can be divided into three separate but related segments: the Lord's Prayer (vv.1,4); an example of persistence prayer (vv.5,8); the assurance of being heard (vv.I9-13). "Father" suggests a relationship that is intimate and childlike. This prayer is intended for those who enjoy such a relationship because of Jesus, who called God "Father" and who now invites his disciples to do the same. The plea for the coming of God's reign is a prayer for eschatological fulfillment. The request for God's forgiveness acknowledges that the one praying has forgiven others. All the petitions point to the continuing need for God in the present struggles of life. This entire discourse encourages the disciples to persevere in prayer.

Reflection:

The readings invite us to reflect on prayer. Whether our prayer be praise, contrition, thanksgiving, or petition, it always recognizes our need for God. In the gospel Jesus instructs us to ask for what we need. He assures us that God is more than willing to give us what we need. However, for this to happen we must turn to God and humbly acknowledge our need. The most obvious characteristic of prayer depicted in the readings for this Sunday is persistence. Neither Abraham nor the man in the gospel was deterred by any obstacle. They show that it is not so much that we persist in prayer in order to change God's mind as it is that we persist in order to discover what God's mind might be. The solitariness of prayer is often found in the change that it effects in us, not in God. By persevering in genuine prayer we may come to acknowledge that all things are in God's hands, and that we can rest content to leave them there, trusting that the situation will be cared for as God sees fit. It seems trite to say that God hears all prayer and sometime the answer is "No!" It is better to say that God respects the freedom of people and will seldom intervene to change the way events unfold. Still, prayer can change the one who prays and also the one for whom the prayer is offered if only human need is recognized, and divine solicitude is acknowledged.

Thought for the Week . . .

THIS YEAR THE AWARD GOES TO . . .

Are you a prize-winning parent? Do you know someone who deserves recognition for nurturing the future of society? Every fourth Sunday of July since 1994, our country has celebrated Parents' Day. Nationwide, parents are nominated for exemplary service and dedication to their families and to the broader local community. Of course, most parents have humbler aspirations than garnering a trophy for their trouble. They hope simply to nurture honest, decent adults who feel empathy and treat others kindly. Celebrate the courage of parents and support the essential work they do. "

Weekly Meetings & Events

MONDAY, JULY 18 Walking with Purpose, S/T Rm, 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus, Lounge, 7:00 PM Living Again, FMR, 7:00 PM

THURSDAY, JULY 21 Legion of Mary, S/T Rm, 1:30 PM

Ministry News & Activities

ELDERCARE CORNER

St. Rose of Lima Eldercare Assistance Program can help you, a loved one, or a neighbor with any questions you may have about Aging services. The program is able to provide information and referral or more in-depth help in the home. Don't hesitate to contact Amy Juarez with any questions at ajuarez@chs- or 267-663-5399. It's our goal to provide guidance & support choice.

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. For more info call the Parish Office at 215-699-4617.

. LEGION OF MARY

Join us on Thursday afternoon from 1:30-2:30 PM for the St. Rose of Lima Legion of Mary meeting. New Members are sincerely welcome at all meetings!

LIVING AGAIN

The July meeting of our St. Rose Bereavement Group will be held on Monday, July 18, at 7:00 PM in the Father Murphy Room. All those mourning the loss of a loved one are welcome.

CAREGIVERS! Please join us for the monthly Nourish for Caregivers meeting on Wednesday, July 20 at 1:30 pm

Topic: The Thing About Compassion

Note! This month's meeting will be held at Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, 3050 Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA in the Rectory Basement Meeting Room.

Attend the meeting in person, or virtually via Zoom from the comfort of your own home. For Zoom meeting access information, contact Amy Juarez at ajuarez@chs- or 215-853-7676.

For more information about Nourish, or for assistance connecting with community resources, contact Amy Juarez, Director of the St. Rose of Lima Eldercare Assistance program.

ALTAR LINEN PICK UP SCHEDULE

July 17

Linda McGarry

July 24

Dana Morrissey

July 31

Patty Ratke

Dynamic Catholic Education

Registration has begun for the Dynamic Catholic

Education

program

for

2022-2023.

Forms have been given to currently enrolled

students. New families may pick up the forms at the

Main Office in the Parish Center or they can be

found in the lobby of the church on the informational

wall under the video announcement screen. Forms

may be dropped off at the Parish Office, mailed to

the Office or put in the Sunday Mass collection

baskets. Prices remain the same for next year, BUT

a late registration fee of $50.00 will be charged after

June 30, 2022. Tuition payments must be made BY

CHECK ONLY. Electronic payments are not

available.

Because so many families registered late last year we began the school year with a shortage of texts/supplies. Please register promptly as it will save you money and prevent shortages. Contact Mrs. Eileen Homa at srolprep@ to 215699-4334 with any questions about registration.

1 child - $150 / 2 Children - $250 / 3 or more - $350. Late fee after June 30 is $50.

Enrollment 2022-23 at Mater Dei Catholic School

Mater Dei is NOW accepting new Pre-K 3 through Grade 8 applications for the 2022-23 school year! 120 new applicants have already been accepted! We have a waiting list for Pre-K 4 at both campuses, but we have availability in Pre-K 3 at both our Hatfield and Lansdale campuses for September. And Kindergarten spots are still available too! Please contact Grace Samanns in Advancement at gsamanns@ or 215-368-9787 for more information about registering your child for the 2022-23 school year.

And you can use the QR code to register your Pre-K 3 through Grade 8 student now by completing a 2022-23 New Student Registration Form!

What is Amazon Smile? -An easy way to support "Mater Dei Catholic School", every time you shop on Amazon, at no cost to you.

-It's available at smile. on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app on your iOS and Android phones.

-You'll find the exact same shopping experience as , with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to your chosen charitable organization.

How to use AmazonSmile via the Amazon app on your mobile phone:

1. Open the Amazon Shopping app

2. Navigate to the main menu (=)

3. Tap on Settings and then select "AmazonSmile"

4. Select your charity "Mater Dei Catholic School" and then follow the on-screen instructions to turn ON AmazonSmile in the mobile app

5. Once AmazonSmile has been activated in your app, future eligible app purchases will generate a donation for the charity you have selected.Designate Your PA Taxes

BLOCS, Business Leadership Organized for

Catholic Schools helps Mater Dei do just that

with their Tax Credit Program. Through the EITC

and OSTC Programs, donors (individuals or

businesses) can receive up to a 90% tax credit

against their personal PA state tax liability by

making their scholarship designation to Mater Dei

through BLOCS. There is minimal cost to you to

participate in this program but the impact you make

by participating helps Mater Dei families in a big

way. Would you like to know more? Please email

Grace

Samanns

at

gsamanns@

Please consider submitting your Mater Dei gift to your company for matching. You can make a "Double Difference" for Mater Dei students!

Childcare Space is Available... Mater Dei Childcare Center has room for your infant to 36 month old...CALL TODAY! Mater Dei Child Care Center is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM to accommodate the working parent. Please contact the Center's Director, Julie Townsend at childcare@ or 215-7992211.

Mater Dei Child Care Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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THE KNIGHT'S KORNER

Updates from the Knights of Columbus Council #9715

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GETTING MORE INVOLVED WITH THE PARISH OR HELPING OUR COMMUNITY?

Visit joinus from a computer or mobile device to enroll in our digital program that allows you a chance to become engaged in KoC spiritual & council life. We also invite you to connect with our local St. Rose Roundtable by attending our next meeting 7:00 PM, Monday, July 18 at the parish center. If interested, contact, Roundtable Leader Pete Mazzeo at koc.srol@ or 215-2058278. Become an Instrument of Christ!

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