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ANNOUNCEMENTS 24 September 2023

  1. English Missals have arrived and can be purchased for $10 dollars at the office during regular office hours.

  2. Parish Harvest Potluck Social, Karaoke, Trivia Night Saturday October 7, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus St. Philip Neri. Save the date.

  3. The Thanksgiving Food Drive in support of St. Philip Neri’s Table will be held from September 24 to October 8, 2023. There will be a box in the lobby for your donations. The most needed items are canned beans, meat, chicken, fish, soups and vegetables, peanut butter, pasta, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, coffee, and cereal.  Thanks for your generosity!

4.  The 12:00 noon senior choir is looking for new members. If you like to sing come out and join us! Rehearsals are held every Sunday at 11:00 am. If you are 18 years of age or older and are interested please leave your name and number with the office or speak to a choir member after mass.

  1. Our RCIA program needs sponsors to accompany our 14 new candidates.  No experience is necessary, just a willingness to support others on their journey into the Catholic Church.  Please see Deacon Damien after mass or leave your contact information at the office and he will contact you.
  1. We have a new Youth Minister, Nicholas De Castro.  Next week, he will be introducing himself to our community at all the Sunday masses.

Prayers of the Faithful Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 24 September 2023

  1. That the pope and all Church leaders will be signs of God’s presence among us as they preach the gospel of life and love.

    We pray to the Lord.

  2. That the world leaders will be generous in forgiving others and lead our global community to lasting peace.

    We pray to the Lord.

  3. That farmers and those who pick crops will be strengthened in body, mind, and spirit as the harvest season continues to unfold, 

We pray to the Lord.

  1. That our parish community will exercise the kind of generosity called for in today’s Gospel and become a place where generous stewardship is practiced beyond measure.

    We pray to the Lord.

  2. For all those affected by the earthquake in Morocco and flooding in Libya. May the Lord comfort those who have lost loved ones, provide strength and healing to survivors, and bravery and courage to those working in rescue and recovery.

    We pray to the Lord.

  3. That all sick will know recovery from illness and relief from pain.

    We pray to the Lord.

    7. That those who have died will be welcomed into the everlasting peace of heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 17 September 2023

  1. Registration for Reconciliation and First Communion will be held in Hall #1 on Sunday, September 17 at 3:00 pm and Monday, September 18 at 7:00 pm.  Please attend ONE of the meetings.  If your child was not baptized at St. Philip Neri, please bring along a photocopy of his or her baptismal certificate.
  2. English Missals have arrived and can be purchased for $10 dollars at the office during regular office hours.
  3. Parish Harvest Potluck Social, Karaoke, Trivia Night Saturday October 7, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus St. Philip Neri. Save the date.

  4. The Thanksgiving Food Drive in support of St. Philip Neri’s Table will be held from September 24 to October 8, 2023. There will be a box in the lobby for your donations. The most needed items are canned beans, meat, chicken, fish, soups and vegetables, peanut butter, pasta, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, coffee, and cereal. Thanks for your generosity!

  5. The 12:00 noon senior choir is looking for new members. If you like to sing, come out and join us! Rehearsals are held every Sunday at          11:00 am . If you are 18 years of age or older and are interested please leave your name and number with the office or speak to a choir member after mass.

  6. CWG is hosting a Bingo Fun Night on Friday September 22 at 7:00 pm in the Lower Hall.  Tickets are $15 and will be sold at the door. Refreshments included.

Prayers of the Faithful Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 17 September 2023

  1. That the pope, bishops, priests, and deacons will inspire in us the willingness to forgive those who have sinned against us.

    We pray to the Lord.

  2. That those who lead nations will relinquish the embrace of wrath and retribution and turn to ways of peace.

    We pray to the Lord.

  3. That parents will be a shining example of forgiveness for their children.

    We pray to the Lord.

  4. That catechists will be strengthened in their ministry to share God’s word and the tradition of the Church with those entrusted to their care.

    We pray to the Lord.

  5. That all sick will know recovery from illness and relief from pain.
    We pray to the Lord.
  1. That those who have died will experience the everlasting kindness and mercy of God.

    We pray to the Lord.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 10 September 2023

  1. Registration for Reconciliation and First Communion will be held in Hall #1 (Church Basement) on Sunday, September 17 at 3:00pm or Monday, September 18 at 7:00pm.  If your child was not baptized at St. Philip Neri, please bring along a photocopy of his or her baptismal certificate.
  1. Children, ages 6-12 years of age are invited to join the children’s choir for the 9:15 am mass.  Please see Mary Lou or Phyllis at the end of the mass to register.
  1. Our RCIA program needs sponsors to accompany our 14 new candidates.  No experience is necessary, just a willingness to support others on their journey into the Catholic Church.  Please see Deacon Damien after mass or leave your contact information at the office and he will contact you.
  1. English Missals have arrived and can be purchased for $10 dollars at the office during regular office hours.

Prayers of the Faithful Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 10 September 2023

  1. That the holy Church of God will continue to preach the gospel of God’s reconciling love.

    We pray to the Lord.

  2. That the nations of the world will learn to envision the people of our fragile planet as true brothers and sisters.

    We pray to the Lord.

  3. That those who are seeking the love of God will find in this community of faith a welcoming home.

We pray to the Lord.

  1. That those who return to school will have a safe and healthy school year.

    We pray to the Lord.

  2. That all of us, saints and sinners alike, will seek the one who brings healing and reconciliation.

    We pray to the Lord.

  3. That the sick will know the healing presence of Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.

    We pray to the Lord.
  1. That the dead will soon be gathered at the banquet feast of heaven.

    We pray to the Lord.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 3 September 2023

  1. Registration for Reconciliation and First Communion will be held in Hall #1 (Church Basement) on Sunday, September 17 at 3:00pm or Monday, September 18 at 7:00pm.  If your child was not baptized at St. Philip Neri, please bring along a photocopy of his or her baptismal certificate.
  1. Children, ages 6-12 years of age are invited to join the children’s choir for the 9:15 am mass.  Please see Mary Lou or Phyllis at the end of the mass to register.

Prayers of the Faithful Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 September 2023

  1. That the pope, the successor of Saint Peter, will lead all who thirst for justice to the waters of peace and reconciliation.
    We pray to the Lord.

  2. That those who lead nations will work toward a fair distribution of the resources of our fragile planet.
    We pray to the Lord.
  3. That those who feel abandoned by the Lord will seek and find God’s presence in this community of faith.

We pray to the Lord.

  1. That those who return to school will be blessed with a year of growth in knowledge and goodness.

    We pray to the Lord.

  2. That those who know well the burdens of the cross will be supported by this Christian assembly of faith.

    We pray to the Lord.

  3. That the sick will be restored to good health.

    We pray to the Lord.

  4. That the dead will taste of the riches of the banquet feast of heaven. 

We pray to the Lord.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 27 August 2023

  1. Fr. Flavian would like to reach out to all the parishioners about the new lighting in the church that he and the finance committee have decided to implement.  Fr. Flavian asks for your financial help as well as any suggestions or opinions.  If families or church groups can come together to purchase these desired lanterns/chandeliers, that would be greatly appreciated.  More information to come soon.
  1. We remind you that this Friday is the first Friday of the month and we have the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament all night.  It will begin with Holy Mass at 7:00 pm and will end on Saturday at 7:00 am.  Let us accompany Our Lord Jesus, in adoration, reparation and supplication for our needs and the needs of the whole world.
  1. Registration for Reconciliation and First Communion will be held in Hall #1 (Church Basement) on Sunday, September 17 at 3:00pm or Monday, September 18 at 7:00pm.  If your child was not baptized at St. Philip Neri, please bring along a photocopy of his or her baptismal certificate.

Prayers of the Faithful Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 27 August 2023

  1. That the pope, the successor of Saint Peter, will know strength and renewed zeal as he leads us in the way of peace and reconciliation.
    We pray to the Lord.
  2. That those to whom authority has been given will make peace and justice the foundation stones upon which they practice that authority.
    We pray to the Lord.
  3. That all parish leaders will be renewed in heart and spirit as they lead us in building the kingdom of God.

    We pray to the Lord.
  1. That those who return to school, especially those beginning their years in high school or college, will welcome new challenges and grow in wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and patience.

we pray to the Lord.

  1. That our parish community will be a place of refuge for those who are burdened in any way.

    We pray to the Lord.

  1. That the sick will be comforted in their time of trial.

    We pray to the Lord.

  1. That the dead will know the eternal love of God in heaven.

    We pray to the Lord.