NEW SCHEDULE FOR SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Wednesday at 7:00pm
During Lent the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Wednesday evening at 7:00pm. This change, both in parish schedule and in practice, is a pastoral effort to foster a Lenten spirit of conversion by deepening our prayerful participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Wednesday, Feb 24, Mar 3, 10, 17 & 24th at 7:00pm and
Wednesday, Feb 24th & Mar 10th at 9:00am

This is a change from Saturday afternoon to Wednesday evening, which will hopefully expand an appreciation of the power of this Sacrament. It will change from the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation of Individual Penitents to the format of Reconciliation for Several Penitents, a Penance Service format like our annual Advent and Lenten Penance Service.
The Sacrament will be celebrated in the format of a communal liturgy with all the common parts of the Sacrament celebrated together and the admission of sin and absolution celebrated individually. Penitents assemble for the starting time of the service and take part in the service as the whole Sacrament.

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.

YEAR of the PRIEST

Prayer for Priests

Ever-living God and Father of us all,
you give to your Church the Priesthood of your Son, Jesus, and by the power of the Holy Spirit,
you provide holy priests for a holy people.

We pray for all our priests, who announce the Word of God and celebrate the Sacraments,
for those who are young and those who are old,
for those who serve in difficult and trying circumstances,
for those who are faithful and those who are faltering, and for those who have died.

We entrust all our priests to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
that they may persevere with fidelity to you and to your Church.
With Saint John Vianney, patron of priests, we pray that our priests may never fail to lead us to you.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Year of the Priest: St. Cyril of Jerusalem

On Thursday March 18th, we'll celebrate the feast of St. Cyril who fought hard for the church against heresy (contradict truth). He was born around 315 and was brought up in Jerusalem. He was ordained a deacon and then a priest and was put in charge of instructing the catechumens (those seeking to become Catholic). His teachings were written down and passed down through the centuries. When his bishop Maximus died, St. Cyril was consecrated bishop of Jerusalem. He found himself in the middle of the Arian heresy (that Christ was two people instead of one divine person with two natures).
He later did attend the council at Constantinople where the Nicene Creed and Cyril triumphed over Arianism.

Cyril sold some of the churches' goods when a famine hit Jerusalem. Cyril had a falling out with Acacius, bishop of Caesarea, who had authority over Palestine. Acacius accused him of selling church goods to raise money and had Cyril banished. Cyril was banished for eleven years. When he died in Jerusalem around the age of seventy, Cyril had eight years of peace. We are grateful to our Magisterium (our bishops in union with the Pope)who defend our faith and protect it from error.

In the year of the priest, we continue to thank God for the gift of the Holy Spirit who assists our teachers and preachers in their pastoral role.

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.

Veneration of the Relic of
St. John Vianney

The following is the schedule of dates, parishes and educational facilities hosting the Relic of St. John Vianney. Additional dates and churches can be found on the Archdiocesan web site: www.archphila.org. Click on the box "Year of the Priest".

Chester County Vicariate






St. Monica, Berwyn 03/04/10

St. Norbert, Paoli 03/11/10

Our Lady of Assumption, Strafford 03/18/10

Delaware County Vicariate

St. Joseph, Aston 02/18/10

St. John Fisher, Boothwyn 02/25/10

St. Thomas the Apostle, Chester Heights 03/04/10

St. Francis de Sales, Lenni 03/11/10

Holy Saviour, Linwood 03/18/10

Immaculate Conception, Marcus Hook 03/25/10

Our Lady of Charity, Brookhaven 04/29/10

St. Katherine Drexel, Chester 05/06/10

St. Mary Magdalen, Media 05/13/10

Nativity BVM, Media 05/20/10

St. John Chrysostom, Wallingford 05/27/10

FAST AND ABSTINENCE AND OTHER ACTS OF PENANCE FOR LENT
The Bishops of the United States prescribe, as minimal obligation, that all persons who are 14 years of age or older are bound to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, on all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. Further, all persons 18 years of age and older, up to and including their 59th birthday, are bound to fast by limiting themselves to a single meal on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday, while the other two meals on those days are to be light.
All faithful are encouraged, when possible, to participate at Mass and to receive the Holy Eucharist daily, to celebrate frequently the Sacrament of Penance, to undertake spiritual reading, especially the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and to participate in parish Lenten devotions as well as Lenten education programs. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is especially recommended.
All are encouraged to participate in  Operation Rice Bowl, which has aided countless hungry persons here in the Archdiocese as well as throughout our nation and our world.

FASTING AND FEASTING IN LENT

Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ dwelling within them.

Fast from emphasis on differences; feast on the unity of all life.

Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light.

Fast from words that pollute; feast on phrases that purify.

Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude.

Fast from anger; feast on patience.

Fast from pessimism; feast on optimism.

Fast from worry; feast on divine order.

Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation.

Fast from negatives; feast on affirmatives.

Fast from unrelenting pressures; feast on unceasing prayer.

Fast from hostility; feast on gentleness.

Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness.

Fast from self-concern; feast on compassion for others.

Fast from personal anxiety; feast on eternal Truth.

Fast from discouragement; feast on hope.

Fast from laziness; feast on enthusiasm.

Fast from suspicion; feast on truth.

Fast from thoughts that weaken; feast on promises that inspire.

Fast from shadows of sorrow; feast on the sunlight of serenity.

Fast from idle gossip; feast on purposeful silence.

Fast from problems that overwhelm; feast on prayer that nourishes.

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.

God intends for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament to be simple. Don't worry if you find you have no thoughts while you are before Him. Don't worry if you don't feel you've developed a spirit of devotion. What God cares about is that you are here with Him. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He loves us incredibly. St. John Vianney once compared adoration to spiritual sunbathing. You are taking in the warmth of grace and love radiating from the Most Holy Eucharist.

We have adoration on Mondays from 8am-10pm and on Fridays from 8 am- 6pm in the daily Mass chapel. We are currently looking for an adorer for Monday nights from 6-7pm. For additional information, contact Amy Newman at (610) 459-2502.

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."

St. Cornelius 2010 Mass Book will open on Monday, December 7th, at 8:30am for your Mass Intentions.

No mail-in or call-in will be accepted.

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 Amy Newman at (610) 459-2502. I 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 Amy Newman 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.


Mr. & Mrs. Brian Smith & family

Mr. David Mehr

Baptized in Christ,



Michael Coffey Gerber

Bridget Brennan Kelly







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.

Jessica L. Shugarts & Christopher P. Barton

October 18th, 2009

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.

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


Matthew Morris - son of Dr. and Mrs. Harry Morris









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.

Sister Regina Cordis would be happy to visit the sick or elderly person weekly or bi-weekly with the Blessed Sacrament.

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
Lt Sean Hannan
Lcpl Robert Sand
SgtMaj Joseph Fanning
Spc Mike Canfield
RAdm Kenneth Braithwaite
Capt Robert Cusick, Jr.
Sgt. Neal F. Schubert
Cpl Michael Castle
PO1 Nathan R. Keller
Devin J. Hunt
Dan Kohli
HN Michael Docherty
STC Daniel Concepcion
NB2 Brandon Burks
MidN Gabriella Colombo
Fr. Joseph Coffey
(Chaplain-Afghanistan)

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".