All of the information needed for today’s liturgy is found in this Order of Worship, including the readings, responses and hymns.

PRELUDE to WORSHIP

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

HYMN for the PROCESSION: At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing SALZBURG

SIGN of the CROSS and GREETING The people reply: And with your spirit.

ORDER of WORSHIP The Second Sunday of Easter — April 7-8, 2018

THE CHURCH of SAINT MONICA, BERWYN

PRELUDE to the 9:30 AM MASS

Alleluia, Song of Gladness Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Alleluia, song of gladness, voice of joy that cannot die; Alleluia is the anthem ever dear

to choirs on high; In the house of God abiding thus they sing eternally.

Alleluia to the highest, Alleluia, joyfully.

Alleluia thou resoundest, true Jerusalem and free; Alleluia, joyful mother, all thy children sing

with thee; but by Babylon’s sad waters mourning exiles now are we.

There we stand and raise our voices to the blessed Trinity. Alleluia we deserve not here to chant forevermore; Alleluia our transgressions

make us for a while give o’er; For the holy time is coming bidding us our sins deplore. At the last to keep Thine Easter, Alleluia evermore.

PENITENTIAL ACT: Confetior

I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters,

that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what

I have failed to do,

And, striking their breast, they say:

through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault;

Then they continue:

therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters,

to pray for me to the Lord our God.

The absolution by the Priest follows:

May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring

us to everlasting life.

The people reply: Amen.

Readings in the Red Hymnal at # 1081

BLESSING and SPRINKLING of HOLY WATER

Music: SURGIT IN HAEC DIES, 12th Century, adapted by Dr. Leo Nestor, © 2011, GIA, Inc.

GLORIA from A New Mass for Congregations Carroll Andrews

SCRIPTURE READINGS: 1081-B

FIRST READING: Acts 2:42-47 A reading from the Acts of the Apostles They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their property and possessions and divide them among all according to each one’s need. Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.

SECOND READING: 1 Peter 1:3-9 A reading from the first Letter of Saint Peter Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you who by the power of God are safeguarded through faith, to a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the final time. In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, as you attain the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. The word of the Lord.

COLLECT

THE LITURGY of the WORD

FIRST READING

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 118

SECOND READING

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Howard Hughes, SM

GOSPEL | HOMILY | PROFESSION of FAITH

UNIVERSAL PRAYER Response: Lord, hear our prayer.

THE LITURGY of the EUCHARIST

PRESENTATION of the OFFERINGS

HYMN: #759 That Easter Day PUER NOBIS

PRAYER for ACCEPTANCE

The priest prays: Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.

The people rise and reply: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of His name, for our good and the good of all His holy Church.

PRAYER OVER the OFFERINGS

GOSPEL: JOHN 20:19-31 A reading from the holy Gospel according to John

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained." Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nail marks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe."

Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, "Peace be with you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe."

Thomas answered and said to him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." Now, Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name. The Gospel of the Lord.

PROFESSION OF FAITH

THE APOSTLES’ CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, At the words that follow, up to and including the Virgin Mary, all bow.

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

PREFACE DIALOGUE (see right column)

SANCTUS from the Missa Simplex Richard Proulx

MYSTERY of FAITH from the Mass of a Servant Church Michel Guimont

AMEN from the Mass of a Servant Church

THE LORD’S PRAYER & DOXOLOGY | SIGN of PEACE

AGNUS DEI from the Mass of the Holy Cross David Clark Isele

INVITATION to COMMUNION (see right column)

COMMUNION PROCESSION Antiphon — Luke 24:33

RECESSIONAL: Jubilate, Alleluia! TAIZÉ

PREFACE DIALOGUE The priest prays:

The Lord be with you.

The people reply: And with your spirit.

The priest prays: Lift up your hearts.

The people reply: We lift them up to the Lord.

The priest prays: Let us give thanks

to the Lord, our God.

The people reply: It is right and just.

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INVITATION TO COMMUNION The priest prays:

Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

And together with the people he adds once:

Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

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CHORAL ANTHEM at 9:30 AM Eastertide Carol

MAINZ GESANGBUCH, 1628 arranged by Richard Proulx (1937-2010)

Rise up in early morning; sing of the risen Savior. Sing tidings of salvation with alleluias ringing: In cymbalis, in cymbalis bene sonantibus. Go forth, ye

saints, to meet him; light up your lamps of gladness. Sing tidings of salvation

with alleluias ringing: In cymbalis, in cymbalis bene sonantibus.

- Based on John of Damascus, ca. 675-749

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THE CONCLUDING RITE

GREETING “...and with your spirit.”

PRAYER OVER THE PEOPLE

BLESSING & DISMISSAL

“...thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia!”

RECESSIONAL

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission.

FROM the PASTOR’S DESK…

Two weeks ago I celebrated my 60th birthday. First, I want to thank all of you who were so kind and generous in sending cards or gifts. I must say that some of the cards and gifts seemed a bit “fishy” to me. Not sure what that meant but...whatever. Next, I want to publically thank those who put together our little parish celebration on Saturday after the 5:00 Mass, as well as those “well-wishers” who came by. A nice time seemed to be had by all. Finally, let me express my gratitude to all of you for your kind wishes and generosity. As is my custom, I added any birthday or Easter cards that I received to my “prayer basket.” I routinely pull three cards during Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer from this basket, and pray for the people who sent me those cards. Did you know that there are different types of Confession? Swiss theologian Adrienne von Spyer describes several in her book, Confessions. The first type is a “confession of conversion.” In a confession of conversion, the grace of the Sacrament transforms the life of a penitent. Suddenly they see their life in the context of an explicit personal mission. This type of “confession experience” seems to occur in one of two ways. The first way is when this type of graced confession strikes one like lightning. The nature of the spiritual maturity of the penitent doesn’t seem to matter. It can strike a hardened sinner, a luke-warm Catholic or someone who has been striving for further spiritual perfection. The second form is less dramatic. One can actually ask for it, solicit it or anticipate it. The penitent brings together everything sinful in their life. The penitent hopes that a particular grace and illumination received during the sacrament will cure them of any indifference to their faith. In this way, they gain a sense that their faith life has now changed. When this grace is bestowed, the experience can be highly emotional. The penitent should immediately make a follow-up appointment to meet with (Continued on Page 4)

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OUR PARISH PRAYER INTENTION for THIS WEEK

May the spirit of peace that filled the heart of

Dr. Martin Luther King fill our hearts

allowing us to share it with others.

THE CHURCH of SAINT MONICA Founded January 11, 1897 Parish Offices (Pastoral Administration; Religious Education; Business & Finance; Worship & Music; Facilities) Saint Monica Rectory 635 First Avenue Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312 Phone: 610.644.0110 Facsimile: 610.695.0850 Office of Religious Education (Rectory) 610.647.4757 Parish Website www.saintmonicachurch.org Twitter & Instagram @StMonicaBerwyn Join Flocknote! Text “Monica1897” to 84576 Parish Staff E-mail FirstInitialLastName@ saintmonicachurch.org Parish Leadership financecouncil@ saintmonicachurch.org Mass Schedule Daily Mass 8:30 a.m. (Monday thru Saturday with a Communion Service on Wednesday) Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30a.m.

Holy Days 8:30 a.m. of Obligation 12 noon The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Monday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday 6:00 to 7:00 a.m. Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Anytime by appointment.

Encountering Christ - Through Scripture, Through Liturgy, Through Serving Others

FROM the OFFICE of WORSHIP and MUSIC

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WHAT WE’RE SINGING This choral prelude this Easter Sunday is by composer Henry Purcell (1659-1695) and is a beautiful arrangement of Fairest Isle, one of his most famous and wonderful tunes. The text is by John Mason Neale (1818-1866).

Alleluia, song of gladness, voice of joy that cannot die;

Alleluia is the anthem ever dear to choirs on high; In the house of God abiding thus they sing eternally.

Alleluia to the highest, Alleluia, joyfully.

Alleluia thou resoundest, true Jerusalem and free;

Alleluia, joyful mother, all thy children sing with thee; but by Babylon’s sad waters mourning exiles now are we.

There we stand and raise our voices to the blessed Trinity.

Alleluia we deserve not here to chant forevermore; Alleluia our transgressions make us for a while give o’er; For the holy time is coming bidding us our sins deplore. At the last to keep Thine Easter, Alleluia evermore.

FAMILY and YOUTH MINISTRY

FROM the OFFICE of RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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February 2018 $61,807 46% Electronic February 2017 $63,163 42% Electronic February Budget 2017-18 $65,735

February YTD 2018 $572,779 47% Electronic February YTD 2017 $539,650 44% Electronic February YTD Budget 2017-18 $562,782

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS for FEBRUARY 2018

SUNDAY COLLECTION

Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018

Easter 2018 $37,957 Easter 2017 $42,153

* We have 190 families contributing electronically.

POOR BOXES The money collected from the Poor Boxes during the Month of April will be for the benefit of the Sisters of Saint Joseph Adult Literacy Program. May God bless you for your continued generosity.

The Fiscal Year 2018 budget for Saint Monica Parish is available on line at www.saintmonicachurch.org under the Parish Information tab in the Parish Leadership section.

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NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS

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RETROUVAILLE . . . A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES Retrouvaille is a peer ministry of volunteer couples that can help you learn the tools of a healthy communication, build intimacy and heal, just as they have done in their own marriages. Retrouvaille is Christian-based, and Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all faiths as well as non-religious couples. Retrouvaille can help get your relationship back on tract. The next program will be held at the Malvern Retreat House Family Life Center in Malvern, on April 13-15. For more information, or to register for one of our weekends, visit our website at www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 1-800-470-2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential. LEGACY OF LIFE - THANK YOU!

Thank you everyone who contributed to the Baby Supply Drive sponsored by the Saint Monica Respect Life Ministry for the benefit of Legacy of Life Foundation Women’s Centers in Bristol and Philadelphia. Special thanks

to the women from Saint Monica’s Walking With Purpose for their generosity to this Lenten Outreach. We received nearly 200 baby outfits, 20-30 pairs of shoes and socks, 50-60 packages each of diapers and wipes (some of which were cases!), 30 containers of formula, a few baby bags, and various other baby supplies PLUS nearly $900 in cash and checks! You are making a difference in the lives of these struggling mothers and their babies. God bless you for your generosity!

FROM the PASTOR’S DESK… (Continued from Page 1)

the confessor again. This can be within the context of the Sacrament or outside of the confessional. A good confessor is key in a confession of conversion. Such a confessor will be aware that the penitent might become overwhelmed by the experience. The penitent might believe that they are totally incapable of changing and overcoming all of their spiritual hindrances. Thus, an astute confessor will sense that something different has occurred during this confession. First, the confessor will insist on a follow-up appointment. The confessor will also need to explain that the on-going conversation experience will be a mundane, day-to-day challenge. Hence, the penitent’s conversion confession “experience” will probably not repeat itself. The penitent cannot expect the same tangible level of grace to be experienced in later confessions. Finally, this type of confessional experience is not without a purpose. The penitent cannot let the situation pass without making a few essential decisions about the future. They must respond by approaching future confessions with particular attentiveness. They must also discuss upon what long-term purpose the Lord is encouraging the penitent to embark. Finally, a conversation confession has an immediate mission. This mission involves the penitent encouraging and helping other people to partake of the Sacrament. In his book, the Light is on for You, Cardinal Donald Wuerl describes another “type” of confession. This is a call to a deep, complete and thorough examination of conscience together with a total and complete confession of all past sins. Adrienne von Speyr calls this “general confession.” Von Speyr writes that three “motivating factors” can prompt such a confession. The first motivating factor can be that the penitent wishes to close a chapter on their life and move forward in a new direction. The wish to draw a line whereby the confessor can see the whole life of the penitent, offer insight into the past and guidance about the future. The second motivating factor can reside in the confessor. The priest might know a regular penitent whom the priest feels should be guided (continued)

FROM the PASTOR’S DESK… (Continued)

differently or further. In such cases, the priest has heard snippets or excerpts from the penitent’s life and needs greater clarity and deeper insight. The priest-confessor senses that the penitent is ready for a deeper relationship with Christ. However, some items need to be clarified and discussed first. The third motivating factor is when a penitent has decided to enter the seminary or a religious order. This new state of life demands a comprehensive act of conclusion and a new obedience – a complete opening-up to what the new life will entail.

NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS

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SAINT MONICA GOLF TOURNAMENT Golfers of the Parish, past chairs of this yearly tradition, (Mark DiLucca and Oscar Mestre) of over 40+ years, have decided to move on and can no longer chair this event for the parish community. However, we do have a date in the books on reserve at Downingtown Country Club for Columbus day, October 8th, 2018. The post dinner has recently been hosted at 30 Main. If anyone would like to take ownership of this great event for the parish community, please contact Mark DiLucca at 484-368-2057 or mjddorset@gmail.com before June 1st, otherwise the date will no longer be reserved. Thank you. FROM DEFIANCE TO RELIANCE: Navigating Your Spiritual Life Amidst the Chaos of Addictions Join us for a 24-hour spiritual healing retreat sponsored by Malvern Retreat House and Gethsemani Way, June 22-23rd. This retreat is for men and women seeking help for themselves, loved ones, family, spouse or family. It is an ecumenical retreat. Register online at malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400. For more information, contact Mark Christmyer at mchristmyer@parish.stnorbert.org. OLA VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2018 All children between the ages of 4 and 12 are invited to join us for fun and excitement from Monday Morning, June 25 to Friday, June 29 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON each day. This is 15 hours of songs, games, activities, crafts, Bible stories and daily snacks. The cost is $55.00 per child, $100.00 for two and $135.00 for three or more children in the family. Registration forms can be found at assumptionacademy.weebly. Adult and High School Volunteers are needed to help with crafts, games, activities, music, Bible stories and snacks during VBS. YOUNG ADULTS: “Founded on a Rock: American Catholicism” Join CYACC for the third night of our Church History series! Dr. Richard Brake will guide us through the story of Catholics and the Church in America. Dr. Brake is the High School Head of Regina Luminis Acadamy. He has completed academic studies in history, government and political science and has had experience working on Capitol Hill and teaching at high schools and universities. We will meet this Wednesday April 11, at 7:30 PM at SS. Peter and Paul, West Chester. For more info, check us out on Facebook or at www.cyacc.org.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION & THE ROSARY

Keep in mind! Eucharistic Adoration

every Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Parish Rosary every Monday at 7:15 p.m.

Take time for Jesus and Mary.

MALVERN RETREAT HOUSE Sr. Sheila Galligan, IHM will be directing an Evening of Reflection on Thursday, May 3rd at Malvern Retreat House. The theme is: Forgiveness, the Best Revenge. Register online at www.malvernretreat.com or by calling 610-644-0400.

WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE for April 8

DAY TIME EVENT LOCATION

Monday 8:30am-4:30 pm 6:30-7:30 pm 7:15-7:45 pm

Eucharistic Adoration Confession Parish Rosary

Church Church Church

Tuesday 6:00-7:00 am Confession Church

Wednesday 8:30 am 7:00-9:30 pm

Communion Service Choir Rehearsal

Church Church

Thursday 7:00-8:30 pm Walking With Purpose

Friday 9:15-10:45 am Legion of Mary Rectory

Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm Confession Church

THE SAINT MONICA WOMEN’S SOCIETY

DESIGNER BAG BINGO APRIL 26th

7:00 to 9:30PM in the CAFETERIA

ALL ARE WELCOME FOR THIS ANNUAL EVENT

FUN — PRIZES — COMRADERY

RSVP: smswomenssociety@gmail.com

PARISH LEADERSHIP

FINANCE COUNCIL

Robert Carden

Dennis Connell

Richard Deak

Kathleen Keough

Gerald O’Brien

Michael Vadner

Lawrence Wieser

Kolbe Wolfe

PARISH PASTORAL STAFF Reverend Charles Zlock, M.Div, M.A., M.B.I.S., Pastor

Reverend Allan Fitzgerald, O.S.A., Ph.D., Pastoral Assistance

The Norbertines of Daylesford Abbey, Pastoral Assistance

Frank K.J. Orman, Director of Worship & Music

Jason Carter, Director of Family & Youth Ministry

Theresa Carey, Business Manager

Catherine H. Levine, Parish Administrative Assistant

Diane Kirsch Pealer, Religious Education Assistant

Elizabeth P. Tenaglio, Cemetery Administration

Vincent Gutierrez, Director of Facilities Management

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THE SICK AND THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Sonia Altirman, Drew Brazer, Michael Byrne, Lina Cappelli, Terri Carson, Lilly Ciocca, James DiAntonio, Gavin Duffy, Rita Dunn, Margarita Elloso, Joseph Erwin, Ria Filippelli, Kelly Glacken, Mary Hartley, Karen Hastings, Natalie Innella, Jenna, Maya and Eva Izzi, Faith Johnson, Libby Judge, Debbie Kern, Charlie Litzelman, Jackson MacTaggart, Eugene Matta, Susan McDonnell, Dan McMonigle, Heather Moore, Dr. Mark Nardone, John Neff, Rob Niederer, Rita Reilly, Joel Rivera, John Robinson, Mary Rose, Cathy Russell, Gary Smith, Mildred Walsh

THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may your perpetual light shine upon them.

May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

H.O.P.E. — HELPING OTHER PEOPLE IN EMERGENCIES Leader for this week: Ame Austin at 484-919-0029

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MASS INTENTIONS for April 8 - April 15

MASS TIME INTENTION PRESIDER MUSIC MINISTRY

NOTES

5:00 pm + Francis Orman Fr. Serano Cantor

7:30 am + Buckley Family Fr. Antry Quiet

9:30 am People of the Parish Fr. Zlock Parish Choir

11:30 am + Frank Peter Roth Fr. Zlock Cantor

Monday, 9th + Anthony Logrippo Fr. Zlock

Tuesday, 10th + Dominic L. Coyle Fr. Zlock

Wednesday, 11th Communion Service

Thursday, 12th + Ronald J. Daniels Fr. Jordan

Friday, 13th + Frances Gaspari Fr. Jordan

Saturday, 14th + Robert Walsh Fr. Serano

5:00 pm + James DiAntonio Fr. Fitzgerald Cantor

7:30 am + Giana Woods Fr. Fitzgerald Quiet

9:30 am + Marrollo Family Fr. Antry Parish Choir

11:30 am People of the Parish Fr. Antry Cantor