Sunday Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

SUNDAY 7 PM

Daily Mass Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m.

TURN YOUR VOLUME UP TO HEAR THE MUSIC!!!!!


Come, come, come and discover:
He loves you like no other
Come, now, come and discover Jesus, Jesus

He became our brother
Son of Mary our mother
Come, now, come and discover Jesus!

Welcome to His house
In His Sacraments He abides with us.
In His Holy Word
Jesus speaks to every one of us.

Jesus turned to speak
to the men who had closely followed him.
"What is it you seek?
What is it you want from me?"

"Rabbi, where are you staying?
We would gladly learn all that you would teach."
Jesus said, "Follow me! Come and you will see!"

He is Our Savior and Eternal Friend
So come and take His hand and walk with Him again.

THANK YOU TO THE QUILT GROUP


About a year ago, Kathy Silvon approached me about forming a parish Quilting Group. We already have a Prayer Shawl Group. I was delighted that Kathy was willing to chair this new endeavor. The group quickly produced a beautiful quilt which was raffled off last October, and the proceeds gave them seed money for a new project. As you walk into the Narthex, you can see the fruit of their labor on either side of the Pieta --- magnificent quilted hangings in 19 different shades of green. I think these hangings represent our parish, a patchwork of many different people. An individual might seem small, but joined together we make something beautiful for God. I am so grateful to Kathy Silvon, Anne Denney, Patty Pherson, Anne Siemer and Alice Guest for their loving work; but they made a big mistake, they will have many new projects. Again, thank you, ladies, for making something so beautiful for God and for us.

Msgr. Gregory J. Parlante

Rectory Update:
The well that supplies water to the rectory needed lots of work. An ultraviolet purification system was added to the rectory because of the contamination of the well water. The well head broke and the pipes leading to the house are leaking and corroded which was also affecting the water quality. This seems to have been corrected.
Also we had to redirect the water flow in front of the rectory. Water has been seeping in causing mildew and mold to develop. We have hopefully corrected this by redirecting the water flow on the front lawn.

Parish Life Center Update:
Corrections to the outside of the Parish Life Center are also in the process. Every time it rains a large body of water collects because of poor drainage and the slope of the pavement. We affectionately call this every time it rains "Lake St. Cornelius"; which also then freezes in the winter time making it treacherous. In the next few weeks work should be finished with new sidewalks, drains and landscaping; as well as a new door to the meeting room which will make this room more accessible.

Church Update:
Finally the next section of the church roof has begun. That will leave one final section of the lower roof to be done.

School Update:
Two wings of classrooms have been repainted.

Thank you for your generosity to the stewardship appeals which have taken care of this needed work!!

Plan ahead
Save the dates

Continue to discover Jesus in our lives!
40 Hours Devotion

This is a time of intense devotion to Jesus in the most holy Eucharist for the needs of our families, our parish, our country and the world!

When: Sunday, November 7, 2010, to
Tuesday, November 9, 2010

All of our parishioners and church organizations are invited to participate in this time of opportunity for great graces for our families and our parish. More information will follow in September.

Prayer for Going Away to College

Leaving for college can be difficult for both the student and those he or she leaves behind. A student must leave home and relationships and create a new home and relationships while at school. The following prayer offers the Catholic student and family support as the student leaves for college:
God, be with [insert student's name] and all who love him/her as he/she leaves for [insert name of college or university where student is attending]. Calm his/her fears, ease his/her homesickness, and bring new and vibrant relationships into [insert student's name]'s life at college. Be with those, also, who [insert student's name] is leaving behind, especially [insert names of specific friends or family, if desired]. May the light of Your love continue to shine both at home and on the campus of [insert name of college or university where student is attending], in Your loving and precious name. Amen.



A family might offer this prayer with a student before he/she leaves for college. A student may also offer the prayer for himself or herself by changing the pronouns of the prayer.


Blessing for a New Semester

A new semester offers new opportunities for learning as well as the stress of a new schedule. The following prayer asks God to guide the student and those who care for him or her into another semester for college:
Loving God, bless [insert student's name] and all who love and care for him/her as he/she begins another semester. Grant him/her patience to study, openness to learn, and energy to take care of himself/herself. Guide [insert student's name] to grow more deeply in Your love, this semester and always. Amen.

The Committee would like to invite any member of our parish to join the Welcoming Committee.

Please contact Helene Price at 610-459-9396 if you are interested or would like to find out more.

Eucharistic Adoration



We have a newly formed adoration committee that will be coordinating Eucharistic Adoration. The new contact person is Jean Wysocki and her phone number is 610-388-2048. We also have a new e-mail for all inquiries regarding adoration. The e-mail address is stcorn1adoration@yahoo.com

Adoration is available in the daily Mass chapel on Mondays from 8am-10 pm and on Fridays from 8am- 5pm in the daily Mass chapel.

The loss of a job can be a life-altering event. For those who find themselves at such a crossroads due to downsizing and the economy, we want you to know the parish of St. Cornelius is here to walk with you through this period of transition.   We will be meeting each Friday from 9-11am in the Parish Life Center Meeting Room  where we will gather together to encourage, network, exchange ideas, support and pray for one another as we navigate this period in our lives. The church is with you in this time of need. Please join us.

I will praise the Lord all my life,
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live"
Psalm 146:2



We are searching for new, enthusiastic singers to join our St. Cornelius Choir. The Choir sings for Sunday Mass and at other special liturgies. Anyone who enjoys singing and wishes to participate in the music ministry of our church is most welcome.


Youth Choir: every 5th thru 8th grade student in the CCD is invited to join the "St. Cornelius Youth Choir".
The choir will be singing at various parish liturgies and for special occasions such as Christmas Eve Mass. Members will have an opportunity to use the hand chimes and other special instruments.
Practice will be on Wednesdays from 5:15 to 5:50pm in the school music room.

We are also looking for people who play instruments to join the 5:00pm, 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am and 7:00pm musicians. Instrumentalists are welcome to audition. We are looking for more Cantors as well.
Please contact Margie Melchiore at 610-361-0143 for choir, musicians and cantors.
With our many gifts and talents together "we will praise the lord all our lives, We will sing praise to our God as long as we live."

Free guided tours of the Ivy Mills Homestead and grounds and St. Thomas the Apostle Historic District are offered from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on the 4th Sunday of the month starting June 27th and continuing through October 24th (last tour begins at 3:30pm). The Ivy Mills Homestead is located at Polecat and Ivy Mills Rd., Glen Mills and St. Thomas the Apostle is located at 43 Valleybrook Rd., Chester Heights. Ample free parking is available at both sites.
The cradle of Catholicism in Pennsylvania is here in Delaware County. The oldest parish in Pennsylvania was founded in 1729 in the Ivy Mills home of mill owner and paper maker Thomas Wilcox. By 1852 a church was built, and that same year St. John Neumann blessed the cornerstone of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Come to learn how William Penn's belief in religious toleration was embraced by the early residents of Concord Township (Catholics, Episcopalians, Quakers).
Contact Marianne Squyres at mdsquyres@squvres.com or 610-459-8392.

If you are traveling in the United States and cannot locate a nearby church to attend Mass -Call
1-410-676-6000 or
Visit the website: www.masstimes.org

We have formed a new group that is called "Helping Hands and Hearts".

If you become aware of one of our parishioners in need and obtain their permission, please contact the office at (610) 459-2502. We will then call the individual/family, find out how we can help, and communicate these needs to "Helping Hands and Hearts".
Through our volunteer efforts, a plan will be coordinated and communicated. We are always so touched by your generosity. If you would like to join Helping Hands and Hearts as a volunteer, please contact the office as well.

If you have not yet registered at St. Cornelius, please be sure to stop over to the Parish Life Center after Mass or during the week.


Dr. & Mrs. Michael Petriella

Mr. & Mrs. Hector de Tomas & family

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Meagher & family

Mr. & Mrs. William C. Smith, Jr.

Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Kopecky & family

Baptized in Christ,



Keaton Elizabeth Krech

Brooke Victoria Sturgeon


have become children of God.

Let us pray for our new Christians.


CLICK ON SACRAMENTS......BAPTISM

FOR INFORMATION

As you travel and visit other parishes to fulfill your Sunday obligation to attend Mass, pick up a bulletin and bring it back with you. Drop it off in the Sacristy after you return. We'd like to publish a list of the many churches visited by our parishioners for vacations or business travel.

Marriages in Christ

Shirley Moyer & Marty Hupka

July 31, 2010

Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry meetings are every other Monday at the Parish Life Center from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore at the Concord Mall, Route 202, Wilmington, DE. For further information, please contact Joan Broge at 610-358-2086 or Grace Houseman at 610-358-0660.


Monsignor Parlante has blessed all these handmade items. Any parishioner can request a shawl, robe, or baby blanket. These items are ideal for celebrating a wedding or a new baby, and can comfort those who are ill, have lost a loved one, have been through trying time.



Parish Life Center
Aug 16th, 30th
Sep 13th & 27th

Barnes & Noble
Aug 25th
Sep 8th & 22nd

The Prayer Shawl ministry continues its mission of making shawls and lap robes for anyone in need of prayers, comfort, and healing. These are available for family and friends of the St. Cornelius Parish at no cost.

We will make arrangements for pick-up or delivery of your request. Request forms are available at the Parish Life Center should you wish to fill one out.

There is an interest to have an evening meeting for knitters and crocheters, date and time to be determined. If you are interested in joining an evening meeting group, please contact Jackie Graff (1-302) 654-7202 or Diann Leschinsky (610- 358-0309).
We are in need of materials for making Prayer Shawl pins. If you have any old costume jewelry or an old button collection that you are willing to part with, please contact Joan Broge (610-358-2086). Helen and Jim Jones are volunteering their time to make the shawl pins. If bought retail, these pins sell from $20 upwards to $85.

It is a tremendous undertaking to keep up to date records of our parish membership. There is a constant ebb and flow of people moving in and moving out of the parish. If you do not receive monthly mail from the parish, it is a good indication that we do not have you in our registered rolls. One important reason for knowing the number of families, is that the diocese assigns it's priest personnel according to registered numbers. If you are not registered, please come to the Parish Life Center after Mass on Sunday from 8:30am to 12:30pm or Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Looking for a gift to give each other?


Why not a Marriage Retorno weekend?

MR is a Scripture based couple prayer retreat for married couples wanting to deepen their relationship with one another in the Lord. It is the second step of Marriage Encounter. The cost is $250/couple. Space is limited. For info, contact Joe and Mary Ward at 215-362-8699 or visit the MR web site at www.marriageretorno.org.

In our charity, let us pray for the repose of the soul of



Nicholas E. Cappelli, Sr.,

Father of Nick Cappelli


Eternal rest grant to them O Lord, may they rest in peace.

We are looking for volunteers to help with wedding rehearsals and/or weddings. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings at 6:00pm (and last 1 hour) and weddings are sometimes on Friday evenings and on Saturdays. As a growing parish, we are celebrating more and more weddings and are in need of some help.
Training will be provided and a schedule set up for coverage of rehearsals and weddings. Please contact Veronica Egner via email at pave345@comcast.net for more information.

Funeral Ministry is a parish organization that provides volunteers to assist with the celebration of the funeral liturgy. Have you ever wanted to be an altar server? This could be your opportunity. Funerals are generally celebrated at 10:00am; so if you have the occasional morning available, we could use your help.
Training will be provided. Please contact Veronica Egner via email at pave345@comcast.net for more information.

If any parishioner has a sick or elderly person in their family who lives in this Parish or knows a neighbor who would like to receive Communion at home because of sickness, please call the Parish Life Center at 610-459-2502 any time Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Please leave the name, address, phone # and area where the person lives.

SFC Sean McGlensey
CDR Matthew Gibbons
CAPT Joshua deFreitas
MSG Thomas Stone
COL Duane Carney
LTC Christopher Jones
SSGT Jonathan McGrath
SPC Brian D. Trent
Sgt Matthew Collins
Capt Jennifer Wynn
SSGT James J. Bygrave, Jr.
Capt Brian J. O Shea
Cpl Mark Truex
Lcpl Robert Sand
SgtMaj Joseph Fanning
SPC Mike Canfield
RAdm Kenneth Braithwaite
Capt Robert Cusick, Jr.
Lt. Neal F. Schubert
Cpl Michael Castle
PO1 Nathan R. Keller
Devin J. Hunt
Dan Kohli
HN(FMF) Michael Docherty
STC Daniel Concepcion
Fr. Joseph Coffey (Chaplain)
SPC Logan Hannum
HM3 Charles Schwartz
Cpl Thomas Coyle

Volunteers are needed for all the Masses, especially the 5:00pm and 7:00pm.

Help meet and greet

Handout Hymnals before Mass and collect after Mass

Help with the collection

Handout bulletins after Mass


Please consider volunteering ~ does not have to be every week ~ a schedule can be worked out.

Training will be provided "on-the-job".
Please call the Parish Life Center and leave your name, phone number and email.

PARKING

PLEASE use the parking lots first. Only those who are truly, physically unable to walk may park on the pavers.

PLEASE DO NOT park along the wall; this has caused the greatest damage to the pavers.

PLEASE DO NOT park on the turns of the roads. Emergency vehicles will be unable to make the turns.


Thank you for your cooperation in this serious safety issue.

Any questions concerning this site please call St. Cornelius Parish Life Center - 610-459-2502

VERY IMPORTANT - DO NOT USE MAPQUEST -
YOU WILL GET LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From the intersection of Routes 1 and 202, proceed south on 202 for 1 mile.
There is a traffic light at Ridge Road (you will see IWB on your right and also Old Ridge Village Shopping Center).
Turn right at this light and proceed approximately 1 mile.
Saint Cornelius will be on your right.
After entering the campus, the Parish Life Center will be on the right. The Church is the building in the middle of the campus. Parking is available on either side of the Church.

If you do need to use Mapquest, type in as your destination "Old Ridge Village, Chadds Ford PA 19317".