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HB 818 may come up for a vote very soon and your senator needs to hear from you. Even if you’ve sent a message before, now is a critical time for this bill. Send another message today!

Currently no tax dollars are used for elective abortions anywhere in Pennsylvania. HB 818 guarantees that the new federal health insurance marketplaces created by using taxpayer dollars is in line with this longstanding policy.

HB 818 passed the House in April and it is now the Senate’s turn to take up this important legislation. Your senator needs to hear from you today- tell him or her to vote “yes” on HB 818 with no amendments.

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Our parishioner, Tina Patitucci, has provided photos of the First Holy Communion Masses which are available through her Tripod Photography website.  The links for photos of each Mass are as follows:

• Sunday, April 28th can be viewed at http://tripodphotography.zenfolio.com/communion428
• Sunday, May 5th can be viewed at http://tripodphotography.zenfolio.com/may5communion

Our thanks to Tina for capturing some wonderful memories!   Feel free to contact Tripod Photography for additional photo information.

The Saint Frances Cabrini Men’s Club has announced that, due to lack of participation, the flea markets scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, and Saturday, June 8th, have been cancelled.   As of today, there have been no requests for table reservations and, therefore, with no sellers, the flea markets are being cancelled.   We apologize for any   inconvenience.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) specifically permits states to prohibit insurance providers that participate in the exchange from covering elective abortions. House Bill 818 clearly prohibits the taxpayer supported insurance plans from covering elective abortions.

Abortion coverage has long been prohibited in Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program (except in cases of rape, incest or to avert the death of the mother). Currently no tax dollars are used for elective abortions in Pennsylvania. HB 818 guarantees that the taxpayer supported plans in the federal government’s new health insurance exchange are in line with this long-standing policy.

HB 818 passed the House today with a vote of 144 to 53. It now heads to the Senate, where a vote is expected in the coming weeks. Your senator needs to hear from you TODAY- click on the link below!

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On behalf of the St. Joseph the Worker Knights of Columbus and St. Michael the Archangel Knights of Columbus, we are pleased to announce that their annual Blue Mass will be celebrated here at St. Frances Cabrini Church on Friday evening, May 3^rd at 6:30 PM. All parishioners as well as the families and friends of our civic community’s first responders are cordially invited to come to this special liturgy. Remembering in a special way those who have fallen in the line of duty, and supporting those who are presently serving, we will be praising and thanking God for the police, fire and EMS personnel who place their lives at risk each and every day so that we may be safe from all harm.

Following the Mass, everyone is invited to the reception which will be held in the Monsignor Woods Hall. For more information, please call the rectory at 215-946-4040.

SPRING FLING!!!  Holy Family Regional Catholic School will be holding its Third Annual Auction Night this Saturday evening, April 13th, from 6-11:00 PM at Kings Caterers.   This is an Adults Only affair for ages 21 and over.  Admission price is $35.00 which includes dinner, dessert, soda, coffee, tea, beer and wine. Basket auction, silent auction and live auction items will be available.  Some items include an autographed Bernie Parent jersey, one-week stay at a Sarasota, Florida condominium, and two charter fishing trips, and much, much more!!!  Lots of fun and excitement!  For more information, contact the Regional School at 215-269-9600.

The Pot of Gold Lottery Jackpot Prize is now at $55,000!  Tickets can be purchased at the rectory and after all the weekend Masses in the vestibule of the church.  Get your tickets now!  Two chances to win on each tickets!

It was a great success!!!   Over 241 people enjoyed Breakfast with the Easter Bunny in Monsignor Woods Hall on Saturday, March 23rd.  Families ate breakfast and participated in crafts and games while children had their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny!   Even the big kids shared in the fun!  It was a wonderful event sponsored and coordinated by our Parish Youth Group!   Thank you to all the volunteers who provided a fun-filled morning to so many!

The Easter Bunny will be greeting visitors at breakfast in the Monsignor Woods Hall on Saturday, March 23 from 9:00 AM – Noon.  Bring your family!  Join in an Easter Egg Hunt (bring your own basket) and have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny!  Tickets are $3 per person or $10 per family.  Join us for some Easter fun, sponsored by our Youth Group!  Tickets are available at the rectory.