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SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Year B

1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19

As we return to Ordinary Time, time that is ordered for our salvation, this Sunday we will hear about the calling of Samuel to become a prophet. You may recall the birth of Samuel to Hannah, who had been sterile (cf. 1 Sm 1:1-28). Shortly after his birth, Hannah dedicated Samuel to God by bringing him to the temple. We begin the season of Ordinary Time with a classic vocation narrative. For those who know the story of his early life, Samuel’s call is not much of […]

sksparish.org2024-01-15T11:20:35-05:00January 14th, 2024|

REFLECTIONS ON RECENT PAPAL DECLARATION

As you probably know, the Vatican Office for the Doctrine of the Faith recently issued a declaration entitled Fiducia Supplicans in response to questions that had been raised over the past several years regarding same-sex couples. You may also have read about the controversy that this declaration has raised throughout the Church around the world. In case you haven’t read it, I would like to offer a summary of this declaration and some reflections about it.

The document begins with an introductory Presentation that offers the context for this declaration. It […]

Barbara Lombardi2024-01-12T09:54:24-05:00January 13th, 2024|

Bulletin – January 14, 2024

Barbara Lombardi2024-01-12T09:49:53-05:00January 13th, 2024|

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

An epiphany is an event where something hidden is revealed. Most of us experienced this recently as we opened our Christmas gifts. In our family, we gather around the Christmas tree that is surrounded by countless gifts for all. The youngest children who are able to do so take turns finding a gift for everyone in the room and then we open them together. Of course, we old folks wait as the children open their gifts because we don’t want to miss the excitement as they tear away the wrapping […]

Barbara Lombardi2024-01-12T09:47:35-05:00January 12th, 2024|

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, with time to celebrate with family and friends. As usual, I joined my brother, Will, and his family for Christmas and, like Simeon who took Jesus into his arms, I was blessed to hold my latest great niece, Whitney, once again. It was so precious to see her, now two months old. I’ll be baptizing her here next Saturday; what a privilege that will be! This is a very sacred time of the year as we reflect on the great mystery of […]

Barbara Lombardi2024-01-12T09:43:57-05:00January 12th, 2024|

Cecelia Scholar: Tess Varley

Tess Varley is a Philadelphia based violinist who performs with a number of orchestras and ensembles. She is currently Acting Principal Second Violin of the Opera Philadelphia Orchestra and a member of the Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, and the Delaware Symphony.

Recent orchestral engagements include performances with the Philly Pops, Symphony in C, the Allentown Symphony, and as guest Principal Second of the Reading Symphony. Previous leadership positions include Concertmaster of the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra with conductor […]

sksparish.org2024-01-17T11:57:54-05:00January 11th, 2024|

Bulletin – January 7, 2024

Barbara Lombardi2024-01-10T10:38:59-05:00January 10th, 2024|

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD (Year A, B, C)

Isaiah 60: 1 – 6

This Sunday, we will hear again from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah. The section we will hear is from the 60^th chapter, so we know that it is from trito-Isaiah, which comes from the time when the people have returned from the Babylonian exile. Whereas Isaiah’s prophecy is filled with warnings of impending doom, here we will hear a message of hope. Those of you who have the Catholic Study Bible will want to check the footnote on these verses: The Church makes use of […]

sksparish.org2024-01-15T11:19:37-05:00January 7th, 2024|

Bulletin – December 31, 2023

Barbara Lombardi2023-12-28T18:35:55-05:00December 30th, 2023|

SOLEMNITY OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

As you may recall, I was the chancellor of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem before I was assigned here in 2011. In that previous position, I had the privilege of working with this international Catholic organization that supports the Christians living in the Holy Land, most particularly in the West Bank and Gaza. We would raise approximately $10 million annually to support parishes, schools, orphanages and hospitals operating in the West Bank and Gaza. This support was essential for the Christians who are trapped there due […]

Barbara Lombardi2023-12-28T18:39:27-05:00December 30th, 2023|

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