November 6, 2011

Today is the 9th Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Our readings are: Our readings are: Ephesians 5:15-33 and Luke 8:49-56.

During today’s Badarak please pray for the souls of: Hagop (Jack) Zarzatian and Anush Aznavorian.

The Hokehandkisd is being requested by Jack & Linda Zarzatian, Jr., Mark & Judy Zarzatian, Adrienne, John & Christina Juskalian and Sona & Harry Jeitner and by Dickran Aznavorian

Badaraks during the week are:
Monday For the intentions of Mike & Liz Scutti / req. by the Garabedian family
Tuesday For the soul of Ted Sookiasian / req. by the Garabedian family
Wednesday In thanksgiving to our Lady / req. by the Mazzone family
Thursday For the souls in Purgatory / req. by the Mazzone family
Friday For the soul of Julia Glassman / req. by the Mazzone family
Saturday For the soul of Sister Guadeloupe Maria Rizo / req. by the Mazzone family
Sunday Open Intention

Prayer list – please remember in your prayers, all the deceased of the parish, and all those who are ill at home, in hospitals or in nursing homes. Please contact Father or the Parish Office to add a name. Names will be deleted from the list after three weeks. Please remember in your prayers, Mike Scutti, Karl Kalfaian, Mary Isin, Naz Sookiasian, and Peggy Fala (home).

In your kindness, please pray for the soul of Rev James King, who was buried from Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church on Friday.

November Memorials
Sanctuary Lamp I – In memory of Albert Hagopian / req. by Helen Hagopian

Sanctuary Lamp II – In memory of Alice Tudor (20th Ann) / req. by Alice Tudor

Altar Candles – For the intention of Mike Scutti / req. by Marion Tootelian

Holy Cross – In memory of Jack Zarzatian / req. by John, Adrienne & Christina Juskalian

Bl. Mother Candles – Open Intention

Sacred Heart Candles – In memory of Araxe Tootelian / req. by Marion Tootelian

O L of Perp. Help – Special Intention / req. by Garo Ghazarian

Bread & Wine – In memory of Manoushag Chirkinian / req. by Antranik & Sara Kechian

THE SUNDAY BULLETIN IS POSTED ON OUR WEB SITE EACH WEEK
WWW.ARMENIANEPARCHY.ORG/STMARKS

“Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.” ~Exodus 20:8

Attendance for last Sunday – 14
Attendance Last Year – 60
Coming Events

Nov 6 – P C Elections (Social & Treasurer)

Nov 8 – Parish Council meeting at 7 PM

Nov 11 & 12 – Annual Food Court

Dec 11- Children’s Christmas Party
We need a chairperson

PARISH NOTES:

Food Court is just ONE week away, Nov 11 & 12th. As you well know this is the biggest event in our parish. Your prayers and help are important and necessary for the success of this event. Please contact, Father Mikael or any member of the Parish Council, if you would like to volunteer your help for the event.

Food Court Sign Up – The sign up board has been set up. This is a first come, first pick, and so sign up for your favorite position, now. Thank you for your service to the parish. If you have any questions please contact a member of the Parish Council.

Thank you – to the following individuals who have become Patron/Donors for the 2011 Armenian Food Court:

To our Patrons: The Garabedian family

To our Gold Donors: Mickey Sherian ( in memory of George Sherian, Jr. & Juhar & George Sherian)and Simon & Judy Oulouhojian (in memory of Simon & Rose Oulouhojian)

To our Silver Donors: Zohrab & Inge Zeibari; Rita Odabashian (in memory of Arthur Odabashian); Gino & Mary Vendittelli (in memory of Barkeshed Cholakian & Rose Cholakian); Ed Harootunian (in memory of Rose Marie S. Harootunian); Mike & Liz Scutti; Alice Bohdjelian; Aram & Linda Bohdjelian and the Zerounian family (in memory of Albert Zerounian)

To our Donors: Andre & Anne Assalian (decd members of the Assalian & McCullough Families); Vicken & Jeannette Keshishian; Movses Kadyan; Helen Hagopian; Peter & Irene Vosbikian; Elias Elkous (NV) and Hagop & Linda Zarzatian, Jr. (in memory of Hagop & Gladys Zarzatian, Sr.)

Collection for Armenia – taken last Sunday for the assistance of the poor in Armenia amounted to $105.00. Your generosity and kindness will be very much is appreciated.

The Armenian Sisters Academy – will have an Open House at the Academy on Tuesday, November 15. Please check their website or contact the ASA for additional information.

Men’s Club – Tickets for the coming year’s drawing have been mailed to the parish. Additional tickets can be purchased from Jean Sarkissian or Patrick. The first Drawing of the coming year will be in November.

Counting the Collections – The last few months there has been only one person to count the collection on Sunday. We know we can trust. . . but we should have TWO individuals to do the counting. It takes no more than ½ hour on the average to do the counting. If you can give us this time after the Koffee Klutch for even just one Sunday a month, please contact Patrick.

When you can’t sleep-, Don’t count Sheep … Talk to the SHEPHERD

Maintenance Fund – The monthly donation for the Maintenance Fund is $20.00. This Fund covers the major maintenance items. If you have any questions on the amount you owe, please contact the office. In addition, as always, thank you for your support. With the recent rains, we have two more trees down (for a total of five for the year). Your support is needed even more, now that Gymboree has moved.

Parish Outreach – There is nothing worse than an empty belly. There is nothing more senseless in this land of plenty than hunger. Please help our parish provide for those less fortunate. The list is simple. The need is great. The third Sunday of each month is designated as Can Sunday. Please help by bringing a donation next Sunday. Please bring your can goods to the container in the church hall.

Koffee Klutch – Is your family celebrating a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, retirement, etc. , why not share this happy occasion with your church family by hosting the Coffee Hour following Badarak on Sunday morning?

Membership info update – Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved or are you preparing to move soon? Do you have children no longer living at home? Have a new e-mail address? Please help us keep our records current by contacting the office at 610.896.7789.

Sacred Heart of Jesus – Jesus has promised a special gift for those who are devoted to his Sacred Heart, including his promise that the person will not face death unprepared and will have the chance to confess and have Jesus in his heart, at that time. His requested devotion with the essential prayers and acts, including the “First Friday” and Nine consecutive months promises, with the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion and along with Badarak is offered on every first Friday of the month, the next 1st Friday will be Nov 4th at 6:30 PM.

Our Church Needs You

Cannot spell CH RCH without U
Cannot spell AD LT without U
Cannot spell YO TH without U
Cannot spell M SIC without U
Cannot spell S NDAY without U
Cannot spell S CCESS without U

Clearly, our Church needs U

October 30, 2011

Today is the 8th Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Our readings are: Ephesians 1:1-14 and Luke 8:17-21.

During the Badarak, this morning, please pray for the save journey of Father Mikael who is in Bzommar, Lebanon, to take part in the election for the new Superior of the Monastery. Father will be returning on Wednesday evening, November 2nd .

We would like to welcome back, Father Joseph Loya who will be offering the Mass this morning.

Badaraks during the week are:

Monday thru Wednesday no Masses
Thursday Open Intention
Friday For the soul of Karekine & Zarouhi Demirdjian / req. by Marie Koyoumdjian
Saturday Open Intention
Sunday For the souls of Hagop (Jack) Zarzatian and Anush Aznavorian

Prayer list – please remember in your prayers, all the deceased of the parish, and all those who are ill at home, in hospitals or in nursing homes. Please contact Father or the Parish Office to add a name. Names will be deleted from the list after three weeks. Please remember in your prayers, Mike Scutti, Karl Kalfaian, Mary Isin, Naz Sookiasian (hospital), and Peggy Fala (hospital).

It is with extreme sorry, that we inform you of the passing of the Reverend James E. King, Ph.D. Father entered his eternal reward on Thursday, October 27, 2011. The family has requested a viewing at St. Marks on Thursday (Nov 3rd), from 6:30 PM to 8 PM for our community to offer their respect. Father King’s Bishop, the Most Rev. Nicolas J Samra will officiate at the Trisagion (Religious service) at 7:30 PM. There will be a reception after the service in our hall. There will be additional viewing at Holy Ghost Byzantine Church, 2310 S. 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, on Friday (Nov 4) from 8:30 to 10 AM, followed by a Funeral Service for a priest at Holy Ghost Church, celebrated by his Excellency, Nicholas Samra.

October Memorials

Sanctuary Lamp I & II – Open Intention
Altar Candles – in memory of Mary Arslanian / req. by Ken & Sibelle Arslanian Ewing
Holy Cross – Special Intention / req. by Garo Ghazarian
Bl. Mother Candles – In memory of Helen Sajonian / Ovsanna & Therese Sajonian
Sacred Heart Candles – Open intention
O L of Perp. Help – Special Intention / req. by Garo Ghazarian
Bread & Wine – in memory of Mary Arslanian / req. by Ken & Sibelle Arslanian Ewing

THE SUNDAY BULLETIN IS POSTED ON OUR WEB SITE EACH WEEK
WWW.ARMENIANEPARCHY.ORG/STMARKS

“Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.” ~Exodus 20:8

Attendance for last Sunday – 44
Attendance Last Year – 52
Coming Events

Nov 4 – First Friday 6:30 PM

Nov 6 – P C Elections (Social & Treasurer)
Turn the Clocks -BACK- one hour
Nov 8 – Parish Council meeting at 7 PM

Nov 11 & 12 – Annual Food Court

Dec 11- Children’s Christmas Party
We need a chairperson

PARISH NOTES:

Food Court is just TWO weeks away, Nov 11 & 12th. As you well know this is the biggest event in our parish. Your prayers and help are important and necessary for the success of this event. Please contact, Father Mikael or any member of the Parish Council, if you would like to volunteer your help for the event.

Food Court Sign Up – The sign up board has been set up. This is a first come, first pick, and so sign up for your favorite position, now. Thank you for your service to the parish. If you have any questions please contact a member of the Parish Council.

Thank you – to the following individuals who have become Patron/Donors for the 2011 Armenian Food Court:

To our Patrons: The Garabedian family

To our Gold Donors: Mickey Sherian ( in memory of George Sherian, Jr. & Juhar & George Sherian)and Simon & Judy Oulouhojian (in memory of Simon & Rose Oulouhojian)

To our Silver Donors: Zohrab & Inge Zeibari; Rita Odabashian (in memory of Arthur Odabashian); Gino & Mary Vendittelli (in memory of Barkeshed Cholakian & Rose Cholakian); Ed Harootunian (in memory of Rose Marie S. Harootunian); Mike & Liz Scutti; Alice Bohdjelian; Aram & Linda Bohdjelian and the Zerounian family (in memory of Albert Zerounian)

To our Donors: Andre & Anne Assalian (decd members of the Assalian & McCullough Families); Vicken & Jeannette Keshishian; Movses Kadyan; Helen Hagopian; Peter & Irene Vosbikian; Elias Elkous (NV) and Hagop & Linda Zarzatian, Jr. (in memory of Hagop & Gladys Zarzatian, Sr.)

Collection for Armenia – will be taken up today for the assistance of the poor in Armenia. Your generosity and kindness will be very much is appreciated.

Yard Sale – The final one of the season was held on Saturday, our thanks to all who helped out for the three yard sales that were held this past season. The funds raised are earmark for the Youth. We cannot accept any further items for future Yard sales at this time. We do not have the storage area for the items.

The Armenian Sisters Academy – will have an Open House at the Academy on Tuesday, November 15th. Please check their website or contact the ASA for additional information.

Men’s Club – Tickets for the coming year’s drawing have been mailed to the parish. Additional tickets can be purchased from Jean Sarkissian or Patrick. The first Drawing of the coming year will be in November.

Counting the Collections – The last few months there has been only one person to count the collection on Sunday. We know we can trust. . . but we should have TWO individuals to do the counting. It takes no more than ½ hour on the average to do the counting. If you can give us this time after the Koffee Klutch for even just one Sunday a month, please contact Patrick.

When you can’t sleep-, Don’t count Sheep … Talk to the SHEPHERD

Maintenance Fund – The monthly donation for the Maintenance Fund is $20.00. This Fund covers the major maintenance items. If you have any questions on the amount you owe, please contact the office. In addition, as always, thank you for your support. With the recent rains, we have two more trees down (for a total of five for the year). Your support is needed even more, now that Gymboree has moved.

Parish Outreach – There is nothing worse than an empty belly. There is nothing more senseless in this land of plenty than hunger. Please help our parish provide for those less fortunate. The list is simple. The need is great. The third Sunday of each month is designated as Can Sunday. Please help by bringing a donation next Sunday. Please bring your can goods to the container in the church hall.

Koffee Klutch – Is your family celebrating a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, retirement, etc. , why not share this happy occasion with your church family by hosting the Coffee Hour following Badarak on Sunday morning?

Membership info update – Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved or are you preparing to move soon? Do you have children no longer living at home? Have a new e-mail address? Please help us keep our records current by contacting the office at 610.896.7789.

Sacred Heart of Jesus – Jesus has promised a special gift for those who are devoted to his Sacred Heart, including his promise that the person will not face death unprepared and will have the chance to confess and have Jesus in his heart, at that time. His requested devotion with the essential prayers and acts, including the “First Friday” and Nine consecutive months promises, with the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion and along with Badarak is offered on every first Friday of the month, the next 1st Friday will be Nov 4th at 6:30 PM.

Our Church Needs You

Cannot spell CH RCH without U
Cannot spell AD LT without U
Cannot spell YO TH without U
Cannot spell M SIC without U
Cannot spell S NDAY without U
Cannot spell S CCESS without U

Clearly, our Church needs U

October 23, 2011

Today is the 7th Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross & the Feast of the Discovery of the Holy Cross (Giut Khatch). Our readings are: Our readings are 1 Corinthians 1:18-24 and Matthew 24:27-36.

During the Badarak, this morning, please pray for the save journey of Father Mikael will be traveling this coming week to Bzommar, to take part in the election for the new Superior of the Monastery. Father will be returning on November 2nd; and that the priests meeting in Bzommar will be filled with the Holy Spirit for this very important election. Father Joseph Loya will be offering the Mass, next Sunday.

Badaraks during the week are:

Monday thru Saturday no Masses
Sunday Open Intention

Prayer list – please remember in your prayers, all the deceased of the parish, and all those who are ill at home, in hospitals or in nursing homes. Please contact Father or the Parish Office to add a name. Names will be deleted from the list after three weeks. Please remember in your prayers, Mike Scutti, Karl Kalfaian, Mary Isin, Naz Sookiasian (hospital) and Father James King (hospital).

Please pray for the soul of Artemis Apelian (mother of Rosanna Dempsey). Her funeral was held at St. Bernadette. (Drexel Hill), this past week.

October Memorials

Sanctuary Lamp I & II – Open Intention

Altar Candles – in memory of Mary Arslanian / req. by Ken & Sibelle Arslanian Ewing

Holy Cross – Special Intention / req. by Garo Ghazarian

Bl. Mother Candles – In memory of Helen Sajonian / Ovsanna & Therese Sajonian

Sacred Heart Candles – Open intention

O L of Perp. Help – Special Intention / req. by Garo Ghazarian

Bread & Wine – in memory of Mary Arslanian / req. by Ken & Sibelle Arslanian Ewing

THE SUNDAY BULLETIN IS POSTED ON OUR WEB SITE EACH WEEK
WWW.ARMENIANEPARCHY.ORG/STMARKS

“Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.” ~Exodus 20:8

Attendance for last Sunday – 75
Attendance Last Year – 63
Coming Events

Oct 29 – Yard Sale

Nov 6 – P C Elections (Social & Treasurer)
Turn the Clocks back one hour

Nov 8 – Parish Council meeting at 7 PM

Nov 11 & 12 – Annual Food Court

PARISH NOTES:

Halloween Party – Our thanks to Michele Zeibari for undertaking the running of this year’s Halloween Party for our children, which was held on Friday night.

Yard Clean up – Our thanks to the men who helped to clean up the side of the parking lot of the overgrown weeds & bushes this past Saturday. Thanks you.

Food Court is just three weeks away, Nov 11 & 12th. As you well know this is the biggest event in our parish. Your prayers and help are important and necessary for the success of this event. Please contact, Father Mikael or any member of the Parish Council, if you would like to volunteer your help for the event.

Food Court Sign Up – The sign up board has been set up. This is a first come, first pick, and so sign up for your favorite position, now. Thank you for your service to the parish. If you have any questions please contact a member of the Parish Council.

Thank you – to the following individuals who have become sponsors for the 2011 Armenian Food Court:

To our Patrons: The Garabedian family

To our Gold Donors: Mickey Sherian ( in memory of George Sherian, Jr. & Juhar & George Sherian)and Simon & Judy Oulouhojian (in memory of Simon & Rose Oulouhojian)

To our Silver Donors: Zohrab & Inge Zeibari; Rita Odabashian (in memory of Arthur Odabashian); Gino & Mary Vendittelli (in memory of Barkeshed Cholakian & Rose Cholakian); Ed Harootunian (in memory of Rose Marie S. Harootunian); Mike & Liz Scutti; Alice Bohdjelian; Aram & Linda Bohdjelian and the Zerounian family (in memory of Albert Zerounian)

To our Donors: Andre & Anne Assalian (decd members of the Assalian & McCullough Families); Vicken & Jeannette Keshishian; Movses Kadyan; Helen Hagopian; Peter & Irene Vosbikian; Elias Elkous (NV) and Hagop & Linda Zarzatian, Jr. (in memory of Hagop & Gladys Zarzatian, Sr.)

Collection for Armenia – will be taken up next Sunday for the assistance of the poor in Armenia. Your generosity and kindness will be very much is appreciated.

Yard Sale – The final one of the Season will be held on Saturday, Oct 29. Please bring your items before that date. We cannot accept any items after this date. We do not have the storage area for the items.

Men’s Club – Tickets for the coming year’s drawing have been mailed to the parish. Additional tickets can be purchased from Jean Sarkissian or Patrick. The first Drawing of the coming year will be in November.

Counting the Collections – The last few months there has been only one person to count the collection on Sunday. We know we can trust. . . but we should have TWO individuals do the counting. It takes no more than ½ hour on the average to do the counting. If you can give us this time after the Koffee Klutch for even just one Sunday a month, please contact Patrick.

When you can’t sleep-, Don’t count Sheep … Talk to the SHEPHERD

Maintenance Fund – The monthly donation for the Maintenance Fund is $20.00. This Fund covers the major maintenance items. If you have any questions on the amount you owe, please contact the office. In addition, as always, thank you for your support. With the recent rains, we have two more trees down (for a total of five for the year). Your support is needed even more, now that Gymboree has moved.

Parish Outreach – There is nothing worse than an empty belly. There is nothing more senseless in this land of plenty than hunger. Please help our parish provide for those less fortunate. The list is simple. The need is great. The third Sunday of each month is designated as Can Sunday. Please help by bringing a donation next Sunday. Please bring your can goods to the container in the church hall.

Koffee Klutch – Is your family celebrating a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, retirement, etc. , why not share this happy occasion with your church family by hosting the Coffee Hour following Badarak on Sunday morning?

Membership info update – Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved or are you preparing to move soon? Do you have children no longer living at home? Have a new e-mail address? Please help us keep our records current by contacting the office at 610.896.7789.

Sacred Heart of Jesus – Jesus has promised a special gift for those who are devoted to his Sacred Heart, including his promise that the person will not face death unprepared and will have the chance to confess and have Jesus in his heart, at that time. His requested devotion with the essential prayers and acts, including the “First Friday” and Nine consecutive months promises, with the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion and along with Badarak is offered on every first Friday of the month, the next 1st Friday will be Nov 4th at 6:30 PM.

Our Church Needs You

Cannot spell CH RCH without U
Cannot spell AD LT without U
Cannot spell YO TH without U
Cannot spell M SIC without U
Cannot spell S NDAY without U
Cannot spell S CCESS without U

Clearly, our Church needs U

October 16, 2011

Today is the 6th Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Our readings are: Galatians 4:1-18 and Luke 4:14-24.

During the Badarak, this morning, please pray for the souls of: Mary Arslanian and the decd members of the Oulouhojian and Stepanian families; and for the souls of Ted (40th day) & Anne Sookiasian

Sibelle & Ken Arslanian Ewing and Ted & Anne’s children are requesting the Hokehandkisd this morning.

We would like to welcome this morning, Father Michael Ryan, who is stationed in Moscow and is visiting the U.S.

Badaraks during the week are:

Monday For the soul of Alice Zeibari
Tuesday For the benefactors of St. Marks
Wednesday For the souls of Ted & Anne Sookiasian, Sarkis & Takouhi Sookiasian and
Maria Diakatos Tsahourides / req. by Ed Zeibari
Thursday For the souls of Mike & Amalia Darmanian
Friday For the deceased members of the Ghazikian family
Saturday For the souls of Rose Cholakian & decd members of the Cholakian & Vendittelli families
Sunday Open Intention

Prayer list – please remember in your prayers, all the deceased of the parish, and all those who are ill at home, in hospitals or in nursing homes. Please contact Father or the Parish Office to add a name. Names will be deleted from the list after three weeks. Please remember in your prayers, Mike Scutti, Karl Kalfaian, Mary Isin, Naz Sookiasian and Father James King.

Please pray for the soul of Artemis Apelian (mother of Rosanna Dempsey) who recently passed away. Her funeral will be on Wednesday, at 9:30 AM at St. Bernadette. (Drexel Hill)

October Memorials

Sanctuary Lamp I & II – Open Intention
Altar Candles – in memory of Mary Arslanian / req. by Ken & Sibelle Arslanian Ewing
Holy Cross – Special Intention / req. by Garo Ghazarian
Bl. Mother Candles – In memory of Helen Sajonian / Ovsanna & Therese Sajonian
Sacred Heart Candles – Open intention
O L of Perp. Help – Special Intention / req. by Garo Ghazarian
Bread & Wine – in memory of Mary Arslanian / req. by Ken & Sibelle Arslanian Ewing

THE SUNDAY BULLETIN IS POSTED ON OUR WEB SITE EACH WEEK
WWW.ARMENIANEPARCHY.ORG/STMARKS

“Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.” ~Exodus 20:8

Attendance for last Sunday – 75
Attendance Last Year – 63
Coming Events

Oct 21 – Halloween Party- Michele Zeibari

Oct 29 – Yard Sale

Nov 6 – P C Elections (Social & Treasurer)

Nov 8 – Parish Council meeting at 7 PM

Nov 11 & 12 – Annual Food Court

PARISH NOTES:

Food Court is just four weeks away, Nov 11 & 12th. As you well know this is the biggest event in our parish. Your prayers and help are important and necessary for the success of this event. Please contact, Father Mikael or any member of the Parish Council, if you would like to volunteer your help for the event.

Food Court Sign Up – The sign up board has been set up. This is a first come, first pick, and so sign up for your favorite position, now. Thank you for your service to the parish. If you have any questions please contact a member of the Parish Council.

Thank you – to the following individuals who have become sponsors for the 2011 Armenian Food Court: Vicken & Jeannette Keshishian, Movses Kadyan, Helen Hagopian, Andre & Anne Assalian (NY) (in memory of Ohannes & Marie Assalian and Joseph & Mary McCullough), Ed Harootunian (in memory of Rose Marie S. Harootunian), Mike & Liz Scutti , Alice Bohdjelian, Peter & Irene Vosbikian, Hagop & Linda Zarzatian, Jr. (in memory of Hagop & Gladys Zarzatian, Sr.), Elias Elkous (NV), Zohrab & Inge Zeibari, Andre & Anne Assalian (decd members of the Assalian & McCullough Families), Rita Odabashian ( in memory of Dr. Arthur Odabashian), Gino & Mary Vendittelli (in memory of Barkeshed Cholakian & Rose Cholakian) and Simon & Judy Oulouhojian (in memory of Simon & Rose Oulouhojian)

Baptism – Congratulations to our parishioners, Dan & Tania Miranda on the birth of their first child, MIA FLORINDA, who was Baptized on Saturday. We rejoice with you and your families on the gift of life and the gift of new life which Mia has received. Welcome to the Family.

Maintenance Fund – The monthly donation for the Maintenance Fund is $20.00. This Fund covers the major maintenance items. If you have any questions on the amount you owe, please contact the office. In addition, as always, thank you for your support. With the recent rains, we have two more trees down (for a total of five for the year). Your support is needed even more, now that Gymboree has moved.

Yard Sale – The final one of the Season will be held on Saturday, Oct 29. Please bring your items before that date. We cannot accept any items after this date. We do not have the storage area for the items.

Men’s Club – Tickets for the coming year’s drawing have been mailed to the parish. Additional tickets can be purchased from Jean Sarkissian or Patrick. The first Drawing of the coming year will be in November.

Parish Outreach – There is nothing worse than an empty belly. There is nothing more senseless in this land of plenty than hunger. Please help our parish provide for those less fortunate. The list is simple. The need is great. The third Sunday of each month is designated as Can Sunday. Please help by bringing a donation next Sunday. Please bring your can goods to the container in the church hall.

Koffee Klutch – Is your family celebrating a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, retirement, etc. , why not share this happy occasion with your church family by hosting the Coffee Hour following Badarak on Sunday morning?

Don’t count years, count heartbeats.

Membership info update – Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved or are you preparing to move soon? Do you have children no longer living at home? Have a new e-mail address? Please help us keep our records current by contacting the office at 610.896.7789.

Note: It’s best to try and look at others from the inside out.

Sacred Heart of Jesus – Jesus has promised a special gift for those who are devoted to his Sacred Heart, including his promise that the person will not face death unprepared and will have the chance to confess and have Jesus in his heart, at that time. His requested devotion with the essential prayers and acts, including the “First Friday” and Nine consecutive months promises, with the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion and along with Badarak is offered on every first Friday of the month, the next 1st Friday will be Nov 4th at 6:30 PM.

Our Church Needs You

Cannot spell CH RCH without U
Cannot spell AD LT without U
Cannot spell YO TH without U
Cannot spell M SIC without U
Cannot spell S NDAY without U
Cannot spell S CCESS without U

Clearly, our Church needs U