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.

St. Patrick Cemetery:

During the course of the summer St. Patrick cemetery personnel will be scrutinizing our cemetery's rules and regulations and making some revisions. There will be no major changes, but people who have burial rights in our Catholic cemetery ought to get out the copy of the Rules and Regulations they have now and read it over. When any revised edition is finalized, a notice will be placed in St. Patrick's bulletins or you can come into or call the Parish Office at 610-444-4364 for a revised copy. We find that one basic difference between a Catholic cemetery and secular burial sites is that you never OWN the grave site in a Catholic cemetery. The Church continues to own the actual ground of the cemetery. People acquire burial rights which have certain conditions attached to them; e.g., to be buried in a Catholic cemetery you have had to have been a practicing Roman Catholic at the time of death. A spouse who is not Catholic may be buried with a Catholic spouse, all things being equal.

2009 Catholic Charities Appeal

Goal for St. Cornelius

$63,661.65


2008 Catholic Charities Appeal
Amount Received was over Goal

$73,345.00

Current pledge totals: $54,198 (85.2% of Goal)

Current # of pledges: 298 (13.3% of Families)

HEED THE CALL

Have you ever considered being a priest? What an awesome life it is! Do not be afraid to heed the call of Christ.

For more information, please see our website www.HeedTheCall.org or call 610-667-5778 for more information. Registration is required.

Congratulations to all our young people who over the past few weeks have been graduated from High School and College. As you begin your new phase of life, remember that
God has created you for a purpose and may all that you do bring you joy, peace and contentment all the days of your life.


Let Us Pray



God,
We pray for our young people,
growing up in an unsteady and confusing world.


Show them that Your ways give more life
than the ways of the world,
and that following You is better
than chasing after selfish goals.





Give them strength to hold their faith in You,
and to keep alive their joy in Your creation.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary~
Consider taking a summer class at St. Charles Seminary. Courses include Introduction to Sacred Scripture, The Catechism of the Catholic Church, and Philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas. Online courses include Liturgy, Catechesis and Adult Faith Formation, and The Life and Thought of Benedict XVI.

To register, go to www.studycatholictheology.com.

Summertime in our region has traditionally been a time for many families to go on vacation. Vacation is really a holy and wholesome activity that helps each one of us to rest, relax and re-create ourselves so that we may continue to live our lives and work to the best of our ability. A number of years ago on the first day of school, I was greeting the children as they were entering the school. There was one little boy I had not seen all summer; and I said to him:  Billy, were you away on vacation all summer? He told me he was.  Oh, what was the name of the Church you went to while you were away? He looked at me with a puzzled look and said  I was on vacation, you don't have to go to Church when you're on vacation; I'll see you on Sunday, Monsignor. 

Priests who live and work in resort areas always relate how edified they are with the number of people who attend not only Sunday Mass, but daily Mass while on vacation. I know that not everyone is able to go on vacation every year, but we all need to rest, relax and be recreated in the Lord. So, I encourage you during these summer months to make the time to attend not only Sunday Mass, but daily Mass.


Remember ~ we should never vacation from the Lord.

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.

Church Ministry Institute~

Are you interested in a little more background in your faith! Do you want to fill in some learning gaps for personal reasons or to enable you to volunteer with confidence?

Then consider attending the Church Ministry Institute, a three-year certificate program offered by the Archdiocese. There are no papers to write or tests to take. Meet committed faculty, and enjoy excellent texts.

For a brochure, call 215-587-0551 or visit our web site: Google: Church Ministry Institute or www.archdiocese-phila.org/evalgelization/formlaity/churchmin.htm. All classes are 7 to 9:30pm.

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.

Social time begins at 6:00pm and dinner will be served at 6:30pm. The cost is $20.00 each, either cash or check made payable to Shirley Masse.
If you plan to attend, please send your cash/check to Shirley Masse at 3801 Sharon Dr., Garnet Valley, PA 19061.

If you have any questions you can contact Shirley at 610-358-9653. Hope to see you there!

We have adoration every Monday 8AM to 10 PM and Friday from 8:00AM until 6:00PM.

Our Holy Father has recently recommended that children (especially in preparation for First Holy Communion) "be taught the meaning and beauty of spending time with Jesus."

And as the family is every child's "first school of faith," we invite everyone to Eucharistic adoration. We currently have some gaps where we need your help with our Monday and Friday time periods. Remember our parish is very blessed to have Eucharistic Adoration every Monday and Friday.

"Jesus wants to tell you again and again how much is the love he has for each one of you. I worry that some of you still have not really met Jesus one to one, you and Jesus alone, not from books but from being with him in her heart. Until you can hear Jesus in the silence of your own heart, you will not be able to hear him saying "I thirst in the heart of the poor.'"

Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

*Attention adorers: BJ Miller has graciously agreed to be the adoration coordinator.

She requests that she be e-mailed at bjmiller0420@yahoo.com.

Calls made to the Parish Life Center will also be directed to BJ's e-mail address.

Separated & Divorced Catholics Support Group

FORGIVENESS: The ULTIMATE Revenge!


Forgiveness is a tough concept, especially for someone feeling hurt and betrayed during separation/divorce. Consider giving yourself this powerful gift. The meeting begins at 7:30pm (7:15 for newcomers) on the 2nd floor of the Catholic Social Services building behind Holy Cross School, Springfield. For information call Alice at 610-259-9336 after 6pm.

St. Cornelius Knights sponsor a local Seminarian at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary each year with Financial & Spiritual support. We recently sent a $500 annual donation to Jason Buck, and he has been assured that our prayers will remain with him as he continues his journey towards his ordination.

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.

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. James Senkowsky & Family

Mrs. Marie Barry

Baptized in Christ,



Gilbert John Dettore

Ryan Martin Quinlan




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.

June 6, 2009


Tiffany McClure and Gregory Rishell

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.

Prayer Shawl Meeting Dates:

Parish Life Center
June 8, 25
July 16, 20
Aug 3, 17, 31

Barnes & Noble Book Store
June 3, 17
July 1, 15, 29
Aug 12, 26











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 souls of

Hugh F. McFadden;

Joseph A. McGinley






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.

"I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me. Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me" (Mt. 25: 35, 40)

St. Agnes Parish has pastoral care of Chester County prison. Lay people from parishes across Chester County assist the priests of St. Agnes to minister to our brothers and sisters in prison who hunger for God's word and Christian fellowship. All volunteers go in pairs. No experience necessary. Training with an experienced volunteer provided.

Opportunities include ministry to: Men, Mondays, 1:00 ` 3:00 p.m., Fridays, 6:30 ~ 9:00 p.m.; Women, Fridays, 10:00 ~ 11:00 a.m.; and Hispanics, Wednesdays, 6:45 ~ 7:45 p.m. (in Spanish).

For more information and a volunteer application, please contact Fr. Forlano at 610-692-2990 or at pforlano@saintagnesparish.org.

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.

Growing in Love for God

Do you want to deepen your relationship with God?

Do you desire and need a practical way to respond to God?

Do you want to deepen your commitment to Prayer?


If you want to live the contemplative dimension of the Gospel in every day life, you may want to consider the practice of Centering Prayer.

SFC Sean McGlensey

SFC Josh Burkhardt

CDR Matthew Gibbons

CAPT Joshua deFreitas

MSG Thomas Stone

2Lt William Borromeo

LTC Duane Carney

LTJG Carl Hansen

MAJ Christopher Jones

SSGT Jonathan McGrath

SPC Brian D. Trent

Sgt Matthew Collins

Capt Jennifer Wynn

SSGT James J. Bygrave, Jr.

Cpl Matthew C. Fabrizio IV

Capt Brian J. O'Shea

CYO FLAG FOOTBALL coming this Fall!

St. Cornelius will be joining the CYO Flag Football league this fall. There will be two teams, a 3rd grade and a 4th grade team. Please contact Coach Jin Kim at 610-742-8344 or email at jinkim38@comast.net

Calling All Quilters

Come join a brainstorming sessionto discuss forming a fellowship doing what we like to do ~ quilting ~ and hopefully gift our Parish with our profits. Never quilted? If you can use a sewing machine, quilters love to share techniques.

RSVP to Kathy Silvon at 484-720-8214 or email msilvon@aol.com

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.

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".