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Saint George Parish Community
Under the Guidance of the Holy Spirit
22 E. Cooke Avenue, Glenolden, PA 19036 - 610-237-1633 - www.stgeorgeparish.org
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 6 ,2021
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when they
sacrificed the Passover lamb, Jesus’ disciples said to Him,
“Where do You want us to go and prepare for You to eat the
Passover? He sent two of His disciples and said to them, “Go
into the city and a man will meet you, carrying a jar of water.
Follow him. Wherever he enters, say to the master of the
house, ‘The teacher says, “Where is My guest room where I
may eat the Passover with My disciples?”’ Then he will show
you a large upper room furnished and ready. Make the prepa-
rations for us there.” The disciples then went off, entered the
city, and found it just as He had told them’ and they prepared
the Passover.
While they were eating, He took bread, said the bless-
ing, broke it, gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is My
body.” Then He took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them,
and they all drank from it. He said to them, “This is My blood
of the covenant, which will be shed for many. Amen, I say to
you, I shall not drink again the fruit of the vine until the day
when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.” Then, after sing-
ing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
~Mark 14: 12-16, 22-26
Join Us this Sunday for Adoration, Reflection & Benediction
Please join us immediately following the 10:30 AM Mass this Sunday for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament,
a short Reflection and Benediction as we celebrate The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as
Corpus Christi. Come and celebrate the real presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. He awaits you!
Prayer to Saint Joseph
Join us as we pray the Prayer to Saint Joseph at the conclusion of Mass throughout the re-
mainder of this Year of Saint Joseph:
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted His only Son; in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. ~Amen.
Contact Us!
New Parishioners Godparents
We are pleased to welcome new members to our Parish Commu- Only one godparent is required for Baptism. If two are chosen,
nity. Please call the Rectory Office at 610-237-1633 to make an one must be male and one must be female. A godparent must be
appointment to register and to learn more about our parish, or a fully initiated Roman Catholic (Baptized, Confirmed and re-
visit www.stgeorgeparish.org. Note: Students must be registered ceiving the Eucharist), at least 16 years of age, if married, must
in the Parish before registering in the Parish Religious Educa- be married in the Church, and in good standing with the Church.
tion Program. A baptized non-Catholic Christian may be chosen as a “Christian
Sacrament of Baptism Witness” provided there is one Catholic godparent. A former
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the second Sunday of Catholic may not serve as either a godparent or Christian witness.
the month at 11:30 AM. Parents seeking baptism for their child R.C.I.A.
are asked to please call the rectory. Pre-Jordan is required for If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about
parents with a first-born child or parents with additional children the Catholic faith, or if you were baptized Catholic but did not
who have not attended within a two-year period. Pre-registration complete your sacraments, please contact Sr. Lorraine Muglie,
is required for Pre-Jordan and Baptism. Please contact Mrs. SSJ at the Rectory Office at 610-237-1633 to learn more about
Lynda Batten at the Rectory Office for more information. our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Program.
Sacrament of Matrimony Mass Cards
Couples planning a wedding are asked to call Father Oswald at Mass cards are available at the Rectory Office. If you would like
the Rectory Office at least one year in advance of the wedding to have a Mass celebrated in memory of a deceased loved one, or
date. Couples are required to attend the Archdiocesan Marriage for special intentions, please contact the Rectory Office Monday,
and Family Life Preparation Program. Wednesday or Friday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (temporary
Sick or Homebound COVID-19 hours). Standard cards are available for a $10 stipend
In case of serious illness or advanced age, please call the Recto- and booklets are available for a $20 stipend.
ry Office. Arrangements will be made for the Sacrament of the Food Pantry
Sick and for Holy Communion. If you are going into the hospital Our Parish Food Pantry is available for parishioners and friends
and you would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, please who are in need of a meal but cannot provide one for themselves.
call the Rectory. Also, when you are hospitalized, please contact If you or a friend needs temporary food assistance, please contact
the hospital Chaplain and the Rectory Office. Mrs. Batten at 610-237-1633.
Tree of Life Memorial Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
If you would like to have a leaf ($150) or a boulder ($600) Eucharistic Adoration is held in the Church every Friday from
permanently inscribed in memory of a loved one on the Tree of 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, followed by daily Mass, unless otherwise
Life, which is located in the vestibule at the main entrance of the announced.
church, please contact Mrs. Mary Ann Zeller at 610-237-1633.
Vigil Candles Quotes of the Week
Vigil Candles, which are located in front of the Blessed Mother “If angels could be jealous of men, they would be so for
and St. Joseph statues in the front of the church, are available for one reason: Holy Communion.”
your intentions. Small candles are $2 and will burn for two days. ~St. Maximilian Kolbe
These can be purchased by placing your donation in an envelope
and dropping it in the slot provided by the candles. Large candles
“Receive Communion often, very often…there you have
are $100 and will burn for an entire year. Large candles can be
purchased by contacting Mrs. Mary Ann Zeller at 610-237-1633. the sole remedy, if you want to be cured. Jesus has not put
A gold label with your loved ones name will be placed on the this attraction in your heart for nothing…”
candle and it will remain there throughout the year. ~St. Therese of Lisieux
Parish Staff
Rev. Leo P. Oswald, Pastor
Rev. Martin E. Woodeshick, Pastor Emeritus - Holy Spirit - Rev. Ignatius Marneni, Retired in Residence
Rev. James McBurney, OSA and Rev. James McCartney, O.S.A., Weekend Assistants
Mrs. Lynda Batten, Administrative Assistant and Sister Lorraine Muglie, SS, Director of Adult Faith Formation and
Coordinator of Religious Education, Ext. 101 Pastoral Care, Ext. 103
Mrs. Pat Dinan, Receptionist, Ext. 113 (Wednesdays) Mr. Keith Tomson, Financial Accountant, Ext. 104
Mrs. Gloria Greene, Data Entry, Ext. 104 Mr. Al Zeller, Hall Manager - Et. 104
Mrs. Kathleen Lerro, Director of Music, Ext. 101 Mrs. Mary Ann Zeller, Business Manager, Ext. 104
Mr. Patrick McCullough, Maintenance, Ext. 104 Mrs. Barbara Fister and Mrs. Teresa Murray - Housekeeping for
Rectory/Convent/Church
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Parish Information
Rectory Hours Bereavement Ministry Rite of Reconciliation
Monday thru Thursday Mrs. Mimi Ednie 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Saturday afternoons
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Care of the Sick
Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Legion of Mary
Mrs. Theresa Murray Please contact the Rectory Office in the event of
Summer Hours: 9AM to 4 PM daily sickness or hospitalization.
For more details, see page 5. Ministry Outreach Program
Mrs. Lynda Batten Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Phone Number: 610-237-1633 Thursday 6:30 PM - Sept. to Easter
Fax Number: 610-237-9626 Choir Director and Music
Email: st.georgesec@rcn.com Baptism
Ministry Second Sunday of the month at 11:30 AM
Receptionist: Mrs. Marie Dunleavy Mrs. Kathleen Lerro
Mrs. Patricia Dinan Please call the Rectory Office for an appointment
Secretary: Mrs. Lynda J. Batten R.C.I.A. to schedule a Baptism and Baptism Preparation
Parish Business Manager: Sister Lorraine Muglie, SSJ (Pre-Jordan)
Mrs. Mary Ann Zeller
Convent Join us on Twitter!
11 E. Lamont Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
Phone Number: 610-237-1633
Office of Religious Education
Director of Adult Faith Formation
Sr. Lorraine Muglie, SSJ
Phone Number: 610-237-1633
Coordinator of Religious Education Devotions
Mrs. Lynda Batten Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Fridays 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Phone Number: 610-237-1633 Miraculous Medal Devotion - Following the 8:00 AM Mass on Saturdays
Fax Number: 610-237-9626 Holy Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet - Thursdays 7:00 PM`
Sunday, June 13: Ezekiel 17: 22-24; 2Corinthians 5: 6-10;
Daily Readings & Mass Intentions Mark 4: 26-34: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, June 6: Exodus 24: 3-8; Hebrews 9: 11-15; Mark
8:00 AM Joseph Waters
14: 12-16, 22-26: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Requested by: Maurer Family
(Corpus Christi)
10:30 AM Pro Populo and the Living Intentions of
8:00 AM Pro Populo
Diane DeNoble Requested by: Bill Battagliese
10:30 AM Peter Francis
Requested by: Christina Lelli
Monday, June 7: 2 Corinthians 1: 1-7; Matthew 5: 1-12
4:00 PM Jack Finnegan Daily Mass
Requested by: Anna Notte 4:00 PM Monday thru Friday
Tuesday, June 8: 2 Corinthians 1: 8-22; Matthew 4: 13-16 8:00 AM Saturday
4:00 PM Marcy MacMillan Weekend Mass
Requested by: Paul Dallatore 4:30 PM Saturday
Wednesday, June 9: 2 Cor. 3: 4-11; Matthew 5: 17-19 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Sunday
4:00 PM Jerry Dinan-2nd Anniversary Holy Days
Requested by: Pat Dinan As Announced
Thursday, June 10: 2 Cor. 3: 15-4: 1, 3-6; Matthew 5: 20-26
Legal Holidays: 9:00 AM
4:00 PM Rita Mutter
Requested by: Bill Battagliese
Friday, June 11: Hosea 11: 1, 3-4, 8c-9; Ephesians 3: 8-12, Contributions
14-19; John 19: 31-37: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Sunday, May 30 $3,728
(Solemnity)
4:00 PM Holy Souls in Purgatory Mass Counts for May 20-30. 2021
Requested by: Mimi Ednie 4:30 PM =54 8:00 AM= 66 10:30 AM=72 Total=192
Saturday, June 12: 2 Corinthians 5: 14-21; Luke 2: 41-51: Only 10% of registered parishioners were present for Mass.
The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary ——————————————————————————
(Memorial) We are pleased to report that, thanks to your generosity, we have
8:00 AM Deceased members of the Doyle Family exceeded our Catholic Charities goal and are now at 106% with
Requested by: Mimi Ednie $14,440 being received. On behalf of all those who will benefit
4:30 PM Joseph Dolan from your kindness, we thank you for being generous. God bless
Requested by: Casey Family you for your kindness.
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Gospel Reflection
Special Announcement - Repairs Needed at Holy Spirit School
The school building, located on the Holy Spirit property in Sharon Hill, is leased by St. George Parish to the Delaware County Inter-
mediate Unit (DCIU) for purposes of education. We have been informed that there is a major structural issue with that school build-
ing, which will require remediation for safety reasons. In order to protect the integrity of the building, extensive repairs are urgently
needed. We are awaiting bids, and estimates project the cost to be in the area of $100,000. To cover these expenses, rather that take
out a loan, which would incur debt with interest, we intend to liquidate the remaining funds in the Holy Spirit Heritage of Faith Trust
Fund. More details will be published as soon as they become available to us. ~Father Oswald, Pastor
This beautiful Sequence, which follows below, Laud, O Zion, or Blood is poured and flesh is broken,
the shorter form beginning with the verse, Lo! The Angel’s Yet in either wondrous token
Food is Given, may be sung or recited before the Gospel Accla- Christ entire we know to be.
mation on Corpus Christi. Whoso of this food partakes,
Laud, O Zion, your salvation, Does not rend the Lord nor breaks;
Laud with hymns of exultation, Christ is whole to all the taste:
Christ, your king and shepherd true: Thousands are, as one receivers,
Bring him all the praise you know, One, as thousands of believers,
He is more then you bestow. Eats of Him who cannot waste.
Never can you reach His due. Bad and good the feast are sharing,
Special theme for glad thanksgiving Of what divers dooms preparing,
Is the quick’ning and the living Endless death, or endless life.
Bread today before you set: Life to these, to those damnation,
From his hands of old partaken, See how like participation
As we know, by faith unshaken, Is with unlike issues rife.
Where the Twelve at supper met. When the sacrament is broken,
Full and clear ring our your chanting, Doubt not, but believe ‘tis spoken,
Joy or sweetest grace be wanting, That each sever’d outward token
From your heart let praises burst: Doth the very whole contain.
For today the feast is holden, Nought the precious gift divides,
When the institution olden Breaking but the sign betides
Of that supper was rehearsed. Jesus still the same abides,
Here the new law’s new oblation, Still unbroken does remain.
By the king’s revelation, Lo! The angel’s food is given
Ends the form of ancient rite: To the pilgrim who has striven;
Now the new the old effaces, See the children’s bread from heaven,
Truth away the shadow chases, Which on dogs may not be spent .
Light dispels the gloom of night. Truth the ancient types fulfilling,
What he did at supper seated, Isaac bound, a victim willing,
Christ ordained to be repeated, Paschal lamb, its lifeblood spilling,
His memorial ne’er to cease: Manna to the fathers sent.
And his rule for guidance taking, Very bread, good shepherd, tend us,
Bread and wine we hallow, making Jesus, of your love befriend us,
Thus our sacrifice of peace. You refresh us, you defend us,
This the truth each Christina learns, Your eternal goodness send us
Bread into his flesh he turns, In the land of life to see.
To His precious blood the wine: You who all things can and know,
Sight has fail’d, nor thought conceives, who on earth such food bestow,
But a dauntless faith believes, Grant us with your saints, thought lowest,
Resting on a pow’r divine. where the heav’nly feast you show,
Here beneath these signs are hidden Fellow heirs and guests to be.
Priceless things to sense forbidden; Amen. Alleluia!
Signs, not things are all we see:
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Parish
A Message from Fr. Oswald Pray for Our Beloved Deceased
Please check out my weekly video re- As we pray for our own families and friends, we ask you to
flections at www.stgeorgeparish.org or please remember Rev. Thomas J. Duffy, Frederick Modugno,
on our Facebook page at St. George Lucille Mulrooney, Jack Pfeffer, Tess Shore, Robert Szchul-
Church, Glenolden, PA. God bless you, ski and all those who have died from the Coronavirus.
one and all!
~Father Oswald, Pastor A Special Message from
Father Ignatius Marneni
Adult Choir
The Adult Choir gathers for practice on Tuesday Dear Friends,
evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the church . After much struggle within myself, and after much
New members are always welcome. We prayer, I came to the decision that I should retire from active
could really use some voices! ministry. Though I would like to continue to work in the parish,
Please contact Kathy Lerro at 610-237- my body does not cooperate with me. So it is time for me to
1633 for details. retire at Villa St. Joseph in Darby. This place is very familiar to
many of you, and whenever you want to visit me, you are most
welcome. The address is Villa St. Joseph, 1436 Lansdowne Ave-
Priest Schedule nue, Darby, PA. 19023.
June 12-13, 2021 I am very grateful to Father Oswald and to all the pa-
4:30 PM Father Oswald rishioners for making my stay of seven years a pleasant one.
8:00 AM Father McBurney Father Oswald has been more like a friend and brother than a
10:30 AM Father Marneni pastor. He has been helpful to me in so many ways. If I don’t
Farewell Mass know about a subject, he is there to explain to me. He is like a
walking encyclopedia. You can ask him about any subject and he
has an answer for it.
Pray for Our Sick I am particularly grateful to so many parishioners who
Al Beck, Helen Belcher, Dan and Marie Bellinger, Kay Bittle, have been very helpful to me by sacrificing their time. When I
Irene Burns, Helena Butler, Suzie Carboni, Augustine Cercas, find it difficult to drive to any of my doctor’s appointments be-
John Cianciarulo, Fred Cuccinello, Lenora Cuccinello, Rosemary cause of my vision problem, one of them is always ready to drive
DiDonato, Betty DiGrasso, Leonard DiGrasso, Terry Dolores, me: Mimi Ednie, Theresa Murray, Kevin Kelly, Tom Kiley, and
Mark Ednie, Christine Huf, Mark Gallagher, Kathleen Higgins, Hal Davison, just to name a few.
Patricia Johnson, Rev. Ignatius Marneni, Rev. John Muange Katu- I must also thank our parish staff, Mary Ann Zeller,
ba, Doris Kerker, Sr. Ann Marie Loftus, Madeline Loftus, Margie our Business Manager; Al Zeller, our Plant Overseer; Lynda
Loftus, Karen Lyons, Angela Mahoney, Rev. Ignatius Marneni, Batten, our Parish Secretary; Pat Dinan and Marie Dunleavy,
Bridget McCann, Maureen McCann, Peg McCann, Bethann our Receptionists; Barbara Fister, our Housekeeper, and Patrick
McCormick, Larry McCusker, David McFarland, Julia McGlinn, McCullough, our Maintenance man, for their help when it was
Anna Marie McIntyre, Rev. Leo P. Oswald, Barbara Partridge, needed.
Madeline Pfaff, George Phillips, Marie Prince, Joan Ratch, Harry As my health permits, I hope to return for major events
Sperone, Michael Talent, Mary Wizda and Carmella Young. like Christmas and Easter, etc.
Finally, I would like to express my desire, and wish that
Names are listed for 30 days. If more time is needed,
when the time comes (hopefully not for many years), to have my
please contact the Rectory Office and we will be extend it for
funeral Mass in this Saint George Church. I don’t have any fami-
you. We appreciate regular updates. Thank you.
ly in this area. I consider you, our dear parishioners, as my fami-
ly, and it would be a fitting farewell to me having my funeral
Mass among my family here at St. George Parish Community.
Suspension of Saturday Morning Mass Be assured of my prayers of gratitude for you and
As a result of extremely low attendance, and with the move of God’s blessings on you all.
Father Marneni to the Villa, effective July 3, 2021 , the 8:00 AM With lots of love, Father Ignatius Marneni
Mass on Saturday morning will be indefinitely suspended. The Farewell Mass
Miraculous Medal Novena will be prayed following the 4:00 PM We invite you to join us for Father Marneni’s farewell Mass,
Mass on Mondays, which is the same day is it prayed at the next Sunday, June 13, at 10:30 AM. Father will be available to
Miraculous Medal Shrine. greet parishioners in the front vestibule of the church immedi-
We are pleased to report that Mass will continue to be ately following Mass for those who would like to offer their fare-
celebrated on the following days and times: well best wishes.
Monday through Friday 4:00 PM We praise that thank God for Father Marneni’s minis-
Saturday 4:30 PM try among us, and we pray for his peaceful retirement, filled with
Sunday 8:00 AM good health and the blessings of the Lord.
Sunday 10:30AM Please join us!
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School News, Parish and Local
Our Lady of Angels Happy Birthday
Registration for the
We wish everyone who is celebrating a birthday
2021-2022 school year
this week a happy and healthy year ahead.
Registration for the 2021-2022 school
year has begun. Please access the nec- Happy Birthday, one and all!
essary forms on our web-
site: www.ourladyofangelsmorton.org or by calling our school Rosary Group
office at 610-543-8350. The Rosary Group meets on Thursday evenings at
End-of-Year Assessments 7:00 PM in the Church. We recite the Rosary and
End-of-Year Assessments for students in Grades 1 to 8 will take conclude with the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy for
place the week of June 7, 2021. Please look for testing sched- your intentions and for an end to the Coronavirus.
ules to be published by each teacher. These are full school days. “The praying of the Rosary helps us to open our-
Graduation Ceremonies selves so that Mary can teach us to intercede for
Kindergarten will hold their closing ceremony on Friday, June priests and vocations. Her maternal charity for
11, 2021 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 10:30 AM. priests can be infused into our hearts as we ponder the mysteries
Grade 8 will hold their graduation ceremony of Christ’s life. She will help us fall in love with Jesus and His
on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help priests. Mary also keep us mindful of the invaluable gift that the
Church at 6:00 PM. priest gives to the Church, the Eucharist.”
Last Week of School ~Kathleen Beckman, Praying for Priests; A Mission for
Monday – June 14, 2021 – Full Day –No School for Grade 8 the New Evangelization, 2014, P. 143.
students.
Tuesday – June 15, 2021 – 11:30 AM Dismissal Peter’s Pence
Wednesday – June 16, 2021 – No School for Students – Grade The Peter’s Pence Collection is a significant way we all fulfill our
8 Graduation at 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. obligation to support the ongoing activities of the Holy See and
Thursday – June 17, 2021 – 11:30 M AM Dismissal the Church’s ministry of solidarity to the poor around the world.
Friday – June 18, 2021 – Last Day of School – 10:30 AM Dis- By participating in the Peter’s Pence Collection you join the Holy
missal Father’s efforts to show mercy to all in two ways: you support the
St. James Regional ongoing activities of the Hoy See, and you contribute to the chari-
St. James Regional Catholic School, which is located in Ridley table works of the Holy Father on behalf of those who are most in
Park, PA, is looking to hire a part time and/or full-time, reliable need. Our Catholic tradition calls us to provide for the material
person for maintenance. Candidate’s skills may include electri- needs of the Church, and the Peter’s Pence Collection is one of the
cal, plumbing and carpentry. This position also includes light opportunities we have to do so. When you answer that call, you
janitorial duties on a daily basis. build up the Church so that it will continue to minister to all for
Skills & Qualifications Required generations to come. The Peter’s Pence collection will be held on
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. regularly. June 19-20, 2021.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies.
• Good interpersonal skills. A Message from Bishop Senior
• Excellent time management skills. Spring is a special time here at the seminary - our students and
• High school diploma or equivalent. seminarians have been working hard towards graduation, ordina-
• Experience in maintenance or trades. 2-5 years preferred. tion, transition - and the time has arrived. Eleven of our seminari-
• Knowledge of best practices of custodial operations pre- ans will be ordained to serve as priests in six dioceses/
ferred. congregations, and eighteen have been called to the transitional
• Valid driver's license. Diaconate to serve in ten diocese/congregations. On June 12, nine
• Support the mission of St. James Regional Catholic School will be ordained as permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia.
• Must obtain clearances in accordance with federal, state and
I am pleased to report that at semester’s end, close to
safe environment requirements.
80% of faculty, staff, and administration have been fully vaccinat-
Standard hours range from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Interested
ed. We continue to follow updated guidelines forms the Centers
parties can email their resume to Daniel Salvatore at dsalva-
for Disease Control as summer 2021 activities being.
tore@stjamesregional.com.
Since the April 14 execution of a purchase and sales
agreement for an existing dormitory and approximately fifteen
Vocation Corner acres in Lower Gwynedd Township on which to build a new semi-
The priests of tomorrow are in our midst! They are members of nary, we are moving forward in our relocation plans with new
our households, our communities and our parish. Pray for voca- energy and enthusiasm and an eye toward beginning the 2024-
tions. Pray for the gift. Visit www.HeedTheCall.org today. 2025 academic year on the new campus. Please continue to keep
Stay turned for information on Biking for Seminarians, our seminary community in your prayers as we continue our mis-
which will take place in August with a respite stop at St. sion. Know that all of you are remembered in our prayers as well.
George Church. ~Most Revered Timothy Senior, letter in part
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Parish Religious Education and Local
Registration for the Parish Religious Education Program
If your child will be joining us this fall to complete his or her religious education and the Sac-
raments of Initiation, (Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation) registration is now
due. Levels 1-6 will receive instruction at St. Gabriel Parish, choosing either Wednesdays
In-Person at 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM, or Sundays In-person at 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM. Prepara-
tion, rehearsal and celebration of sacraments will remain at St. George Church. For stu-
dents in Levels 7 & 8, lessons will continue to held in St. George Church on Monday eve-
nings from 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM. All in-person classes include the wearing of masks, sanita-
tion, and social distancing. All registrations go directly through St. George Rectory. If you
have a child who will begin 1st grade in Fall 2021, registration is particularly encouraged at this time. Please contact Mrs. Lynda
Batten, Coordinator of Religious Education, at 610-237-1633 for more details. Confirmation candidates in Level 7 this year are re-
minded that this is an 8-year program. We expect to see you back in the fall to complete your religious education. Register today!
PREP Classes
Final assessments have been mailed to all PREP students and are now due. Parents are asked to have their child/children complete
the assessment and return it to Mrs. Batten at the Rectory Office. Final Reports and reviews will be mailed out by the end of June.
A Message from Bishop McIntyre
The following message was received from Bishop MacIntyre in his letter to the Confirmation Class of
St. George Parish on May 27, 2021.
Dear Boys and Girls,
Thank you for the warm welcome that I received at Saint George Church on Sunday, May
23, 2021, when I celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation with you. Thank you for the beautiful
Spiritual Bouquet and for all your hard work in preparing for the Sacrament.
I am grateful for your prayers and you can be sure that I will remember you and your fami-
lies in mine
May God bless and the Spirit guide you always.
Sincerely in Christ,
Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia
The Feast of Corpus Christi
The full name of this feast is Corpus et San-
guis Christi or The Body and Blood of
Christ. The feast of the Blessed Sacrament
was established in 1246 by Bishop Robert de
Thorte of Liege at the suggestion of St. Juli-
ana of Mont Carvillon. It was extended to
the universal Church by Pope Urban in
1264. The office composed by St. Thomas
Aquinas and customary procession was approved by Popes Mar-
tin V and Eugene IV.
In the year 1263, near the town of Orvieto, Italy, a priest
doubted the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. When next
he celebrated Mass, at the moment of consecration, as the host
was elevated, it began to bleed. Many witnessed this. The priest
wrapped the bleeding Host in corporals and brought the Host and
corporals to the Bishop at Orvieto. The Bishop consulted with
Pope Urban IV, formerly Archdeacon Jacques Panteleon. The
miracle was affirmed, and the Host and corporals remain in Or-
vieto for veneration to this day. In 1264 Pope Urban IV issued a
papal bull establishing the feast of Corpus Christi for the univer-
sal Church. He commissioned St. Thomas Aquinas to compose
the Office of the Mass and Liturgy of the Hours for the new feast.
In celebration of Corpus Christi, St. George Church
will hold Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament immediately
following the 10:30 AM Mass this weekend, followed by a
short Reflection and Benediction.
All are encouraged and welcome to join us.
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