In preparation for the Lay Ministry Schedule for the period February 1, 2013 through May 31, 2013, the new Preference Form was emailed to all lay ministers today. The Preference Form is also available on our Parish website under the Liturgical Ministries tab. All lay ministers are respectfully requested to complete and return the Preference Form by January 6th.
JANUARY 1ST – HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
January 1st is the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and is a holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated on Monday, December 31st at 5:30 PM (vigil) and on Tuesday, January 1st at 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 AM.
POT OF GOLD DRAWING MOVED TO WEDNESDAY
MONTE CARLO NIGHT
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The Holy Family Regional CYO Athletic Ministry will be hosting a Monte Carlo Night on February 2, 2013 from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM in the Monsignor Woods Hall at St. Frances Cabrini Parish. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. All food and beverages are included with your ticket price. Watch the Parish bulletin for more information soon to come! Hope to see you there!
DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR GIVING TREES
Please be reminded that this weekend, December 8/9, is the requested deadline to provide gifts for the Giving Tree Progrram. If you are able to participate and have taken a gift tag, we respectfully request that you return your wrapped gift to the church this weekend. We are extremely grateful to all who are able to participate this year for the benefit of those who need assistance. Thank you!
DEATH NOTICE
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Katz, former principal of St. Frances Cabrini Parish School.
Mary was the principal of St. Frances Cabrini Parish School from 2006-2010. Prior to becoming principal at St. Frances Cabrini, Mary was an Archdiocesan teacher for 40 years at schools which included Immaculate Conception in Levittown, Ascension of our Lord in Philadelphia, and St. Catherine of Siena in Horsham.
Mary was very instrumental in the formation of Holy Family Regional Catholic School, first as a member of the Steering Committee, and then working closely with John Mundy, the current principal, to organize curriculum and programs for the Regional School.
Mary and her husband, Jacob, were faithful members of St. Michael the Archangel Parish for many years. Mrs. Katz’s funeral Mass will be at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Monday, December 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM. There will be a viewing in the church at 8:45 AM.
Please keep the Katz family in your prayers.
VOLUNTEER CLEANERS BRIGHTEN THE CHURCH!
We had a wonderful showing of volunteers of all ages on Saturday, December 1st, to clean the church. Volunteers left no area untouched as they wiped down the pews and kneelers, cleaned windows and window ledges, cleaned the sanctuary area, trimmed plants, wiped down the stations of the cross, cleaned the confessionals, and generally spruced up any area that needed attention. The church sparkled this weekend as a result of their efforts. We are very grateful for all those who came to assist in beautifying our worship space.
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION – December 8th
GIVING TREE PROGRAM
The Christmas Giving Trees went up in the church this past weekend adorned with tags listing gift items for families in need this holiday season. In the past, through the generosity and goodness of so many of our parishioners, we have met the needs of many people, and for that we are very grateful. The gift tags will be available on the trees through the weekend of December 8-9th. All gifts should be purchased, wrapped and returned under the trees no later than Sunday, December 9th. Please attach the gift tag to the wrapped gift. Thank you again for sharing the spirit of giving at Christmas!
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Santa is coming to St. Frances Cabrini Parish for breakfast on Saturday, December 1st~! Our Parish Youth Group will host the breakfast, which runs from 9:00 AM – 12 Noon, in the Monsignor Woods Hall. Tickets for the Breakfast are $3 per person or $10 per famiily and are available at the Rectory. Admission includes breakfast for your family and a picture with Santa. There will also be games and crafts for the kids! All are welcome!