FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5 February 2017 World Day For Consecrated Life
Oh ! What a Wonderful Performance !! We wish to thank Crystal Vaccaro for an excellent performance this past Sunday . It was thoroughly magnificent . We were all enthralled with her extremely wide range of singing voice and the songs were well chosen . We also express our appreciation to Marilyn Monie , our own St . Philip Neri Adult Choir and vocalist Chris Raggio . We look forward to another performance later on in the year . Congratulations to all for making this a most enjoyable and memorable afternoon .
FURTHERING OUR MISSION
♦ SECURING OUR FUTURE Progress Report
Current Financial Status : Amount Pledged : $ 2,199.103.80 Amount Collected : $ 1,729.719.12 Families who have Pledged : 581
January 29 , 2017 Regular Collection : $ 13,810.55 .
Pope Francis ’ February Prayer Intentions
THE HOLY FATHER ’ S UNIVERSAL PRAYER INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY
COMFORT FOR THE AFFLICTED That all those who are afflicted , especially the poor , refugees , and marginalized , may find welcome and comfort in our communities .
REQUEST FOR LITURGICAL MINISTERIES
We are in need of Liturgical Ministers , particularly Ministers of Hospitality , Eucharistic Ministers , Lectors and Choir Members . Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors are required to attend an Archdiocesan Workshop . Ministers of Hospitality will be given an orientation before they assume their ministry . Prospective Choir Members ’ names will be passed along to our Director of Music . You are asked to give prayerful consideration to committing to just one of these ministries . Interested persons may call the Parish Office ( 887-5535 ) or fill out the yellow sheet at the back of church and hand it to one of our priests or deacons .
NEXT WEEKEND – February 12th Make Plans To Join Us For DOUGHNUTS COFFEE - MILK - JUICE
After 8:00 am & 9:30 am Masses In The Parishioners ’ Center
CLARION HERALD February 18 and 19 , 2017
While the Clarion Herald shows up each weekend in the vestibules of the Church for pick-up after mass , it is important for parishioners to help defray the cost to the parish by making a $ 20.00 annual contribution . Please use the envelope included in your Envelope Support Packet . ( If using a plain envelope please mark “ Clarion ”. Remember to make your check payable to St . Philip Neri Parih . Please place your donation in the collection basket or , you may drop-off or mail to the Church Office . Thank you .
St . Philip Neri School New Student Registration Information
St . Philip Neri School will be accepting new student applications for grades PK3-7th for the 2017-18 school year . Please visit stphilipneri . org to complete a tour request and / or application for admission . If you have any questions or need information , please do not hesitate to contact Christine Grote at admissions @ stphilipneri . org or by calling ( 504 ) 887-5600 . Thank you .
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Our Next SPY Night will be after 6:00 p . m . on Sunday , February 5th . Because it is the Sunday for Consecrated Life , we are inviting a real live Nun to come and join us . We ’ ll hear about the Retreat . Hear about Religious Life from our guest Nun , and spend some time hanging out with her .
GRANDPARENTS CLUB
The Grandparents Club will meet on Thursday , February 9th , at 9:30 am in the Parishioners ’ Center ( M1 & 2 ). A representative of the Better Business Bureau will speak about protection from scams and other consumer safety topics . The club will finalize plans for our Mother - Daughter Luncheon to be held on Sunday , February 12th .
Members who have signed up for the wreath making class , remember to bring your supplies with you to the meeting . All grandparents in St . Philip Neri parish are welcome at our meetings . There will be refreshments , door prizes , and 50 / 50 raffle .
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