Saint Martin of Tours Parish

Roman Catholic Church 

5450 Roosevelt Boulevard      Philadelphia, PA 19124

Office: 215-535-2962              Fax: 215-535-3091

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Monsignor's Corner

~ Lenten Message ~

 

      I read an article recently entitled “The Lost Art of Conversation”.  The author articulated much of what has been on my mind as daily life becomes increasingly insular and isolated from the rest of Homo Sapiens due to technology

We text instead of a personal phone call.  We email rather than write a letter.  And voice mail replaces the real thing.  Whatever happened to conversation?

And, have you ever handled a theological discussion or a pastoral dispute via email?  Without necessary body language such a dialogue, if you want to call it a dialogue, is unproductive.  The absence of the human component allows for serious and frequent misunderstanding.

I recently received a text message and I replied in like manner.  Upon finishing the transaction, I felt a cold emptiness that continues to haunt me.  I like the person at the other end.  I would have enjoyed hearing their voice and hearty laugh.  The personal vs. the impersonal here is not a matter of time.  It is a retreat.  The person himself becomes an extension of the impersonal tool that we call progress and instant communication. 

The ever present phone vibrating in your pocket or loudly interrupting a sacred human moment threatens all manner of human interaction.  To borrow a quote:  “We’re in danger of becoming a nation of hyper-connected hermits, thumbs furiously working our BlackBerrys.”

Conversation encourages new ideas.  Debating sharpens the mind.  Laughter lifts the spirit and soothes the soul.

A Harvard M.D. suggests that we move a lot, and that widens and weakens our connection with people.  He further implies that technology creates the same widening and weakening.  These devices intrude on many traditional venues of good talk, namely, a meal in a restaurant, an afternoon at the ballpark, the privacy of your car, the holy ground of the church, even a graveside service.

I’m still trying to integrate all of the above into my ministry.  My first self-taught lesson was: don’t palm your device in public, at a meeting or in a “one-on-one”.  Enjoy the sweet cadences of the human voice and give thanks to God for the gift of conversation. 

  Pax et bonum - Peace and all that is good.           

 

 Monsignor Deliman

 

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Msgr. maintains a web log (blog) online where he shares his thoughts with us all.  You can view it by clicking here
 

 

 

Daily Readings

 

 

YES, IT’S TIME TO THINK ABOUT LENT !

 

Announcing a Lenten Series…

 

HOLINESS IN PHILADELPHIA

 

Sundays of Lent at 3:00 P.M.

Lower Church

 

  • March 14:  St. John Neumann, C.Ss.R.

Presenter:  Rev. Donald Miniscalco, C.Ss.R.

 

3:00 P.M. Presentation

3:45 P.M. Lenten Vespers and Benediction

 

Plan on attending and learning about our models of holiness in

Philadelphia.  May your Lenten resolve be:

 

Be Perfect as the Heavenly Father is perfect.

 

Let us strive for perfection !

 

 

    CONGRATULATIONS !!   

SMT Varsity Basketball Team Wins League championship !

On Sunday, February 28th, in the League Championship Game at Father Judge High School, SMT won a great game vs. Resurrection to capture the Trophy.  Both teams deserve accolades for a well-played, fierce contest and a great season.

Congratulations to the Players and Coaches of both teams !

We are most proud of your accomplishments. 

Job Well Done !

 

 

St. Martin of Tours School Reunion

FOR ALL CLASS YEARS !

                                                                                         

Friday, April 23rd

8:00 P.M. to Midnight

 In the School Hall (Gym)

 

Tickets Now Available in the School and Rectory !

$ 30 each

Includes food, beverage & entertainment

- Beef & Beer -

Special Appearance: Woodland String Band

Proceeds Benefit Technology & Tuition Assistance

 

For More Information, Call:  (215) 535-2962

School - Ext. 420

Rectory - Ext. 401

 

Come & See Your Friends from School !

 

 

 

a benefit for a hero from smt ...

  

Steve D’Angelo, (SMT Class of ’73) is a Philadelphia Firefighter who retired 2 years ago, after 30 years of dedicated service.  Upon retirement, Steve and his wife, Rita, (SMT Class of ’77), bought a new home and planned for a happy future . 

Unfortunately, within a year of his retirement, Steve was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS).  It has ravaged his body at an alarming rate and the prognosis is not good.  Rita quit her job to care for Steve 24/7, and has dedicated herself to making his remaining time as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. 

They have four children, all in their 20’s, some still in college and living at home.  Needless to say, they are in dire straits financially and now need the kind of support that Steve gave to the city he served for 30 years. 

Friends from Oxford Circle and St. Martin’s have organized a benefit for Steve and Rita at Paddy Whacks Sports Bar, located at 2nd & South Sts. in Philly on Saturday, April 17 from 6-10 pm.

Click Here for More Information

Please help the friends of Steve & Rita do something special for a true Philly hero.

Thank you.

 

 

Sixth Annual Communion Breakfast

Saint Martin of Tours will hold its Sixth Annual Communion Breakfast on Sunday, April 18, 2010 beginning with the 9:00 AM Mass.  For those who attended last year, I’m sure you would agree it was wonderful.  This year is gearing up to be even bigger and better.  As in the past we will honor alumni, as well as former and present members who have distinguished themselves in:

Service to the Church, Service to Catholic Education, Service to School, Service to our Community and Service to our Parish.  

As in the past we are asking for your nominations.  These individuals will be honored at the Communion Breakfast on the 18th of April and their names will be inscribed in the Saint Martin of Tours Hall of Fame Plaque.

You may recommend any alumnus or former or present member of our parish in any of the categories above.  Simply fill out the form in the Weekly Bulletin. You may drop it in the collection basket at Mass or bring it to the rectory anytime before March 15, 2010.

 

There will be more information concerning the Communion Breakfast in the weeks to come.  However, please mark April 18th on your calendar for this wonderful event.

 

 

 

THE NEW KING'S MEN GROUP at SMT

You may remember, we had an information session on October 21st.   Since then we've had leadership orientation and we've now begun regular meetings of our group at SMT.

We meet in the rectory conference room.

Wednesday Evenings - from 7:15 to 9:00 P.M.

MEN:  If you are interested and would like more information,

please contact any of the following:

 

 

Volunteers Needed..


We are in need of volunteers to maintain our appearance and enhance our liturgies - painters, cleaners, singers and musicians.  Whatever your talent, we'd love to have you!  All are welcomed!  Please contact the following people if you are able to help.

Decorating the Church - S. Elizabeth             Sewing Liturgical Items - S. Elizabeth
Cleaning/Painting/Repairs - Mr. Rick Kirk      Lectors - Fr. Di Gregorio                           CYO/Altar Servers - Fr. Cooke                          School Volunteers - S. Stephen Frances Gardening - Barbara Knobbs
Singers & Musicians - Darlene Silbering

S. Eileen can always use volunteers for various odd jobs. Please call the rectory if you are interested at:  (215) 535-2962 

 

  Thank You !

 

 

GOING GREEN AT SMT !

Attention School Families and Parishioners:

Job well done! 

Our Paper Recycling Program is doing well..

  • June                $ 178.48

  • July                  $    99.60

  • August            $ 164.20

  • September    $ 164.40

  • October          $ 164.20

  • November      $ 164.40

  • December      $ 173.00

  • January          $ 219.20!

This is another way of helping your Parish and School.

Keep up the good work!

Bring all your old paper, newspapers and magazines to the SMT Parking Lot.  You'll find a HUGE BIN to deposit your waste paper.  Turn your TRASH into CASH and help SMT raise some much needed funds!

 

 

 

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Friday:  9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Saturday:  3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Sunday:  9:00 AM to 1:30 PM 


 

Come See Sandy Zaleski for all your

Notary Public Needs !

 

Monday to Friday from 9AM to 4PM

in the Rectory Office

(or email Sandy for More Information)

 sandy.zaleski@smtparish.org

 

 

 


 

Click here for Parish Announcements & Current Events!

 

Schedules for Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors & Ushers

 

Click for New Photo Pages

 

Mr. Pavonarius' Web Site for his 6th Grade Class

 

Mr. Smith's Web Site for his 8th Grade Class

 

Mrs. Wilcox's Web Site for her 6th Grade Class

 

Ms. Harner's Web Site for her Class

 

 

 

 

SMT LOVES THE

 

 

 

 

MARCH 2010 - SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

 

(Click on Calendar to Download a Copy)

 


 

Our Mission Statement...

 

We are many people:
Created in the image of God,
embracing the diversity among us through our
many cultures.

We are one family:
Disciples of Christ united at the Eucharistic Table
and in the celebration of the sacraments, praying
in the language of our souls, under the patronage
of Mary, our Mother.

We are a Parish:
Young and old, married and single,
strong and weak.

We are serving Christ:
Guided by the Holy Spirit, through stewardship,
Welcoming all, educating our youth,
comforting those in need, actively proclaiming the Good News.

 

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RCIA... Is it for you?

 

The Catholic Church invites you, and those you invite, to come and see.

Consider the following questions:

 

Are you interested in becoming Catholic?

Are you a baptized Catholic but have yet to receive the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist or Confirmation?

Have you been baptized into another Christian religion yet possess the desire to become a Catholic?

 

If you have answered YES to any of these questions, the RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS is for you.

RCIA is a loving and learning journey in which a conversion of heart will bring you to a deep relationship with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

If you are interested in joining the RCIA journey, please call Sister Elizabeth at the rectory office (215) 535-2962 ext. 408 and leave a message.

Sister will contact you.

 


 

SMT TECHNOLOGY TEAM 

The computer age is upon us. With it comes a new opportunity for service. SMT is still seeking volunteers for a Technology Team to assess and develop short and long term goals for the Church and School. The team will also address emergency needs as they arise, to the extent possible. Whether your talent is in hardware, software, networking, web design or other I.T. fields, we’d like to hear from you.

 Please leave a message at the Rectory (215 535-2962) or email us at:  techteam@smtparish.org

Thank you.

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