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Maternity B.V.M. Church
9220 Old Bustleton Avenue Phone: 215-673-8127
Philadelphia, PA 19115 Fax: 215-673-6597
www.maternitybvmchurch.net
Have a Holy and
Happy Christmas
2013!
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Worship/Liturgical Schedule
MASS/SACRAMENT SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass, Upper Church: 4:30 PM
Sunday Masses, Upper Church: 8, 9:30, 11
AM; 12:30, 7 PM
Old Church: 10:30 AM (First Sunday of month,
October through May)
Holy Days: Upper Church
Vigil Mass: 7 PM
Holyday Masses: 6:30, 8, 9:30, 11 AM; 7 PM
Weekday Masses: Lower Chapel
Monday-Friday: 6:30, 8 AM
Saturday: 8 AM
Baptisms: First and Third Sundays of the month
Reconciliation (Sacrament of Penance): Every
Saturday from 3 to 4 PM in the Lower Chapel,
and any time by calling the Rectory
Anointing of the Sick: The Sacrament is given
to seriously ill Catholics by calling the Rectory
and arranging for this by appointment or whenever
there is an emergency.
PRAYER DEVOTIONS
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Every Monday after 8 AM Mass, with Closing
Benediction after 6:30 PM Rosary, Lower Chapel
Miraculous Medal Novena:
Every Monday after 8 AM Mass, Lower Chapel
Recitation of the Rosary:
Before the daily 8 AM Weekday Mass, every
Monday at 6:30 PM and every Tuesday at Noon,
Lower Chapel
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Pre-Cana Class:
All engaged couples are required to attend a Pre-
Cana Program of Marriage Preparation. Our Parish
offers this Program in the Fall & Spring. Call
the Rectory Office for details and to register.
Pre-Jordan Class:
After meeting with a priest and prior to their
child’s Baptism, parents are required (Godparents
are encouraged) to attend this Program,
held in the Rectory on the first Wednesday of
the month at 7 PM.
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Mass Intentions
For the Week
Saturday, December 21: St. Peter Canisius
8:00 AM +Joseph F. Bamberger, 79th Ann.
4:30 PM +Buck, Morton and Nelli Families
December 22: Fourth Sunday of Advent
8:00 AM Living and Deceased Parish
Members and Benefactors
9:30 AM +Nicholas Fiorenza
11:00 AM +Sorrentino and Donattucci Families
12:30 PM +Mr. and Mrs. Armando Silva
7:00 PM +Gaetano Salvatore
Monday, December 23
6:30 AM +John Hearn
8:00 AM +Arthur Williams, Jr.
Tuesday, December 24: Christmas Eve
6:30 AM +Charles and Mary Zollner
8:00 AM +George C. Rudan, 19th Anniv.
4:00 PM Vigil UC
4:00 PM Vigil LC
4:15 PM Vigil OC
5:30 PM Vigil UC
9:00 PM Vigil UC
Midnight Mass UC
Wed., December 25:
Christmas Day
8:00 AM UC
9:30 AM UC
11:00 AM UC
12:30 PM UC
(No 7 PM Mass)
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The Mass
Intentions for all
Christmas Eve
and Christmas
Day Masses
are for our
Living and
Deceased Parish
Members and
Benefactors.
Thursday, December 26: St. Stephen
8:00 AM +Josephine Griffin, 10th Anniv.
Friday, December 27: St. John
8:00 AM +Rosemary Virginia Wizmerski
Saturday, December 28: The Holy Innocents
8:00 AM +Vincenzo Roberto
4:30 PM +Edward Flannery
December 29: The Holy Family
8:00 AM Living and Deceased Parish
Members and Benefactors
9:30 AM +Lydia and Michael Irpino
11:00 AM +Edward Durphy
12:30 PM +Anthony G. Resta
7:00 PM +William T. Bamberger, 9th Ann.
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Fourth Sunday
of Advent
God Himself will
give a sign:
a virgin shall
conceive and
bear a son.
Today’s readings remind us that God has been
faithful to the covenant promises He made to
His Chosen People, Israel. Christ is the long
awaited Emmanuel — God with us!
Sanctuary Candles
Bread and Wine Memorials
Week of December 22, 2013
Sanctuary Candle in the Upper
Church: In loving memory of
Josephine Griffin
Sanctuary Candle in the Lower
Chapel: In loving memory of
Francis X. Welsh
Sanctuary Candle in the Rectory
Chapel: In loving memory of
Mary Carley
Christmas Holiday Schedule
School closes at the end of the day
on Friday, December 20.
There will be CARES.
School re-opens on Monday, January 6.
The Rectory Office closes on Tuesday,
December 24, at 1 PM and re-opens
on Friday, December 27, at 9 AM.
The Rectory Office will be closed on
Wednesday, New Year’s Day, January 1.
The SCRIP Office is closed on Tuesday,
December 24, and re-opens on Friday,
December 27. The office is closed on
Tuesday, December 31, and re-opens
on Thursday, January 2.
The Priests, Deacons,
Sisters & Staff of
Maternity B.V.M. Church
wish you and yours a
Holy and Blessed
Christmas Season!
Bread and Wine Memorial:
In loving memory of
Lawrence Bane
To participate in our Candles and Gifts
Programs, call the Rectory at 215-673-
8127.
Please pray for all our sick,
that they may experience comfort
and healing during this Christmas
Season, and also pray for our
Parishioners and Benefactors who
have died, that they may know
God’s eternal love in Heaven,
especially Beatrice Hilghman,
Joseph Hedgepeth and
Barbara Dangovetsky.
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On Sunday, January 12,
Baptisms will take place
within the 12:30 PM Mass
in the Upper Church.
Please plan now if you
wish to have your child
baptized on this special Feast,
The Baptism of the Lord.
Because of the New Year
Holiday, the next Pre-Jordan
Class is on January 8.
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This billboard can be seen
driving southbound on
Bustleton Avenue south
of Grant Avenue.
Bring People Back to Church
with your Faith and Prayers
During this time of preparation for Christmas,
our Parish Family is asked to focus on
those people who have been away from the
Church for various reasons. Through the
power of prayer, let’s together bring them
back. This prayer has been prayed at Mass
throughout the Season of Advent. You too
are asked to pray this prayer daily.
RETURN
TO ME WITH
ALL YOUR
HEART!
FAITH PRAYER
Loving God, You call us by name
and ask us each day to follow You.
Through Baptism, You welcome us
into Your Family, the Church.
Lord, help all people of our Parish
to heed Your call and, if needed,
to return to Your House.
May we all be Your
holy and dedicated followers,
who serve others and You daily
with courage, perseverance
and love.
We ask this through Christ, Our
Lord. Amen.
Donations for St. Francis Inn
Our Sixth Grade Class is preparing to receive the
Sacrament of Confirmation on April 5, 2014. Part
of their preparation for this Sacrament is Service
Hours. A project selected involves St. Francis Inn
in the Kensington area of the city. St. Francis Inn
has been helping the poor of Philadelphia for years.
The class will be collecting men’s socks and blankets,
much needed items during this time of year.
And you are invited to help! When you are out and
about shopping this holiday season and can afford
to buy an extra pack of socks or a blanket from
wherever you shop, please think of the people that
your gift will help keep warm. Your donations may
be brought to the Main Entrance of Church. Boxes
are set up for your convenience.
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Helping Other Parishioners
in Emergencies
For help during the week of December 23,
call Mary Ellen Strohm, 215-969-2194,
Anne Thomas, 215-742-4956,
or Lillian Volpe, 215-676-5064.
Beginning on Sunday, January 12,
during 9:30 AM Mass, Little Church
School will be held in the Lower Level of
the Convent. Children ages 3, 4 and 5
years old are invited to attend.

ADORATION AND ROSARY
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Monday, December 23, ending with
6:30 PM Rosary and Benediction.
Adoration will not be held on
Monday, December 30; the evening
Rosary will be prayed privately.
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CHRISTMAS EVE
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
4 PM Vigil Mass, Upper Church
(Children’s Liturgy with Special Enactment
of the Christmas Story by the children)
4 PM Vigil Mass, Lower Chapel
(overflow Mass)
4:15 PM Vigil Mass, Old Church
5:30 PM Vigil Mass, Upper Church
9 PM Vigil Mass, Upper Church,
with sung Christmas Carols at 8:30 PM
12 AM Midnight Mass, Upper Church,
with sung Christmas Carols at 11:30 PM
2013 Christmas Mass Schedule
2014 New Year’s Mass Schedule
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
4 and 5:30 PM Vigils, Upper Church
CHRISTMAS DAY
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
8, 9:30, 11 AM and 12:30 PM,
Upper Church
Please note: There are no Confessions
on Christmas Eve, and no 10:30 AM
or 7 PM Mass on Christmas Day.
There will be one Daily Mass at 8 AM
between Thursday, December 26, through
Tuesday, December 31, 2013.
Confessions will be heard on
Saturday, December 28, 2013,
from 3 to 4 PM in the Lower Chapel.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
8, 9:30, 11 AM, Upper Church
Please note: There is no 7 PM Mass on either day.
Regular Sunday Mass Schedule throughout the New Year
Saturday, 4:30 PM Vigil, Upper Church
Confessions are heard every Saturday,
3-4 PM, in the Lower Chapel.
Sunday: 8, 9:30, 11 AM,
12:30 and 7 PM, Upper Church
10:30 AM, Old Church, (1st Sunday of
the month from October through May)
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End-of-Year Charitable Giving
As we near the end of the year, it’s time to think
about tax planning. Don’t forget that most people
can take advantage of charitable gifts, like gifts to
Maternity B.V.M. Church, by deducting part of
them from your yearly tax liability. As you review
your end-of-year finances, please remember your
Parish in your charitable priorities.
Please Also Remember Our
‘SPONSOR-A-STUDENT’ Program
Here At Maternity B.V.M. School
in Your End-of-Year Charitable Giving
Consider a much-needed gift of Catholic
Education for a child in this Parish!
Sponsor-A-Student is a program that provides tuition
assistance for deserving children of our Parish
who desire a Catholic Education.
Gifting Levels include:
____ Full Tuition Sponsorship $2,300
____ Half Tuition Sponsorship $1,150
____ Partial Tuition Sponsorship $575
____ Additional assistance
$300 ____ $200 ____ Other $ _____
All donations are tax-deductible and can be made
monthly, quarterly or annually.
If you have any questions, please contact
Fr. Quinter directly at 215-673-8127.
Winter Policies
at Maternity B.V.M. Church
The Cold and Flu Season is upon us!
During the winter months, we will dispense from a
hand-shake at the Sign of Peace; a friendly smile
and respectful gesture will suffice.
Severe Weather Conditions
Severe, snowy weather on weekends will affect our
Mass schedule. If this occurs, Masses will not be
cancelled in the Upper Church, but may be moved
to the Lower Chapel. However, Mass at 10:30 AM
in the Old Church (first Sunday of month) will be
cancelled. Also, please: no parking in any church
lots at any time, especially during the winter. It is a
liability and seriously impedes effective snow removal.
Thank you!
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
One-Stop Shop:
Buy SCRIP for Gifts!
Certificates & gift cards
make great
stocking stuffers, too.
If you have to go to stores,
don’t forget to stop in and get
Certificates for your favorite shops!
SCRIP is sold in Rectory Meeting Room 1.
Sunday: 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM (Drop-off
forms are available for quicker pick-up);
Monday-Thursday: 9-11 AM;
Friday: 8-11 AM; Saturday: 9:30-11:30 AM;
Thursday evening: 6:30-8:30 PM
For the holiday schedule, see page 3.
Stewardship & Our Fall Appeal
Fall is ending; winter is here! If you
haven’t responded to our Fall Appeal,
here’s a last call. We can use your help!
Appeal forms are at all Church exits.
Your Christmas Offering Is
Deeply Appreciated!
Your generosity to our Christmas collection
has always been outstanding. We thank you in
advance for your kindness and giving. It will
be especially needed when the snow plowing
bills start coming in.
Most importantly, please keep doing your best
in living the Catholic faith every day and at
Mass each Sunday. Again, many thanks for
your goodness and generosity!
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the Christmas Holiday, this week’s
Parish Bulletin went to press on Thursday,
December 12, and no collection figures for
the weekend of December 21/22 were available;
they will be in next week’s Bulletin.
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CARNIVAL RAFFLE
Tickets are on sale now for your
Christmas giving!
Grand Prize is $10,000!!!
Each ticket is only $5 and there are
4 more Early Bird Specials!
Next Early Bird Drawing: January 5.
Proceeds from this fundraiser
will help pay for the following School Improvements:
School Technology Lab Overhaul;
New School Phone System;
New Classroom Locks & Desk Chairs;
Repaving Key Parts of our Properties.
MORE SELLERS ARE NEEDED!!!
Please sign up at the Main Entrance
of Church or call the Rectory,
215.673.8127, during office hours.
Supporting the B.V.M. Alumni
Association is Supporting School!
Alumni T-Shirts ($10) and Sweat Shirts ($20)
are available for purchase
in the School Office and SCRIP Office.
Alumni-Sponsored Beef ‘N’ Beer
Featuring: The Exceptions
Saturday, March 22, in the Parish Hall
Tickets are $30 (includes beef, Ziti, tossed salad,
potato salad, beer and soda). For tickets and
information, contact Jackie Maiorana Venneri at
215-969-6757, or Cathy Boyle at 215-904-7248.
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HASA-sponsored
Coach Bingo
January 18, 2014
7-10 PM
in the Parish Hall
(Doors open at 6 PM.)
A donation of $30 includes 15 games of bingo, hot
and cold beverages and dessert. You are welcome
to bring snacks and BYOB. Tickets are on sale now
in the School and SCRIP Offices. Tables of 8 and
10 may be reserved. For information, call Michelle
Adams at 267-574-5830.
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PARISH POLICIES & PRACTICES FOR RECEPTION OF THE SACRAMENTS
Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first
and third Sundays of the month at 1:30 PM in the Upper
Church. Please make arrangements with a priest at
the Rectory at least one month prior to the Baptism.
Pre-Jordan Program
After meeting with a priest and prior to their child’s
Baptism, parents are required (Godparents are strongly
encouraged) to attend this Session, held in the Rectory
on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 PM.
Requirements for Godparents
1. A Godparent cannot be the mother or father of
the one to be baptized.
2. A Godparent must be at least 16 years old, a
Catholic who has received the Holy Eucharist
and has been confirmed. If married, he/she
must be validly married in the Church and
must not be cohabitating.
3. Although one Godparent is required, there can
be two Godparents: a man and a woman.
4. Non-Christians cannot be Godparents, but a
non-Catholic Christian can serve as a Christian
Witness to the Baptism.
Becoming A Godparent or Sponsor? You Will Need a
Letter of Eligibility
A letter from your parish is required to become a Godparent
for Baptism or a Sponsor for Confirmation. This
letter indicates you are a practicing Catholic in good
standing. It is therefore necessary to be a registered
member of the Parish in order to establish eligibility.
All Godparents and Sponsors, even if they are from
Maternity B.V.M. Church, must present a letter of
eligibility issued by their parish.
Holy Eucharist/Reconciliation
Children of the Parish, including those enrolled in the
third grade of the Parish School, PREP (Parish Religious
Education Program) and Private Catholic Academies,
receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation
(usually in the Fall) and First Eucharist (Spring) of
each year. Children in Private Catholic Academies
should contact the Parish School. Prior to receiving a
sacrament, children in PREP must be in the program at
least two years or come from a Catholic School or another
PREP.
Confirmation
Children of the Parish, including those enrolled in the
sixth grade of the Parish School and PREP, are invited
to participate in a program of preparation for receiving
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the Sacrament of Confirmation. Prior to receiving the
Sacrament, children in PREP must be in the program
for at least two years or come from a Catholic School
or another PREP. Parents of students from Private
Catholic Academies and students in Grades 7 through
12 who have not as yet been confirmed, please contact
the Parish School. Adults wishing to receive the Sacrament
of Confirmation must be involved in the RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Program and are
asked to please contact the Rectory.
Sponsors for Confirmation
Qualifications to be a Sponsor at Confirmation and to
receive a Letter of Eligibility are the same as those of a
Catholic Godparent at Baptism (see section under Baptism).
Candidates for Confirmation choose a Sponsor
other than a Parent.
Matrimony
Couples planning to marry in Maternity B.V.M.
Church should notify one of the Parish Priests as early
as possible, and no less than six months prior to the
desired wedding date, so that appropriate assistance in
marriage preparation may be provided. Please be sure
to arrange a wedding date and time with the priest before
making any commitment for your Reception. Visiting
priests are welcome to officiate, but you must still
contact one of the Parish Priests to officially set the
parish date.
Pre-Cana Instructions
Each couple is required to attend a Pre-Cana Program
of Marriage Preparation. Our Parish offers Pre-Cana
Sessions in the Fall and Spring. Registration forms can
be obtained at the Rectory. Our next Spring Pre-Cana
Session will be held on March 8, 2014.
Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament is given to seriously ill Catholics by
calling the Rectory and arranging for this by appointment
or whenever there is an emergency. Parishioners
scheduled to undergo surgery should contact one of the
priests so that they may be anointed before their medical
procedure. This can also be done at Church when
you come to Mass.
Holy Orders
Those who think they may have a calling to the Priesthood
can contact one of the Parish Priests in order to
discuss this matter and receive appropriate direction
for pursuing such a calling. They may also call directly
to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA.
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Parish Pastoral Council
Joseph Bernauer jbernauer@dentsply.com
Marianne Bucci buccimc@msn.com
John Carroll
jfxc5036@aol.com
Eileen Costantino edc.mbvm@gmail.com
Sr. Mary Beth Geraghty geraghtymb2@aol.com
Deacon Philip Heaney philipeheaney@comcast.net
Catherine Lindsay clindsay@maternitybvm.org
Deacon Charles Lindsay crlindsay@verizon.net
Connie Terzyk cterzyk@hotmail.com
Nancy Toland
njdft@comcast.net
Jacqueline Venneri anut4u@comcast.net
Denise Voisard dvoisard@maternitybvm.org
Mary Zawisza
mzawisza303@gmail.com
Parish Finance Council
Timothy Dlugokecki
Mark Gudas
googieman@comcast.net
Deacon Philip Heaney philipeheaney@comcast.net
Catherine Lindsay clindsay@maternitybvm.org
Deacon Charles Lindsay crlindsay@verizon.net
Lorraine Mulligan lorrainetours@aol.com
Robert Schafer radar0522@aol.com
James Schrack p523SGT@aol.com
Chris Smith
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Parish Organizations
With Priest Moderators
Contact a Priest via E-mail at
church@maternitybvmchurch.net
Father Ken Putz
Adoration Society: Lety Apolinario 215-464-4723
Bereavement Group: Eileen Keenan 215-677-6582
Carol Catalano 215-673-3172
Jane Passaglia 215-676-1423
Kathleen Ruggiero 215-969-5674
Disability Adv. Committee: Deacon Heaney 267-343-4493
Faith Sharing Group: Lety Apolinario 215-464-4723
R.C.I.A: Deacon Charles Lindsay 267-266-2201
Sister Mary Beth Geraghty, R.S.M. 215-673-4010
Senior Citizen’s Group: Theresa Canuso 215-698-2614
Rose Egan 215-676-0647
Father Jason V. Kulczynski
Altar Servers: Jack Weber 215-698-7656
C.Y.O. H.S. (Gr. 9-12): Jim Tighe 215-969-4536
C.Y.O. Jr. (Gr. 5-8): Ed Deane 215-745-8303
C.Y.O. Jr. Athletic Director: Frank Barclay 215-941-8380
PREP: Sr. Mary Beth Geraghty, R.S.M. 215-673-4010
Respect Life Committee: Mike Branhut 215-673-0635
Scouts (Boys, Troop 174): Dennis Deissler 215-464-5177
Scouts (Cub Pack 174): Bill Barry 215-520-3496
Scouts (Girls): Nancy Smith 215-673-6066
Swim Team: Diane Spreckley 215-969-8637
Parish Liturgy Committee
Eileen Costantino, Chair edc.mbvm@gmail.com
Deacon Candidate, Joseph Bernauer
Sr. Mary Beth Geraghty
Eileen Keenan
Martin Knoblauch
Deacon Charles Lindsay
Lisa Vivino
Please feel free to contact the priests
or any of these listed parishioners
with suggestions or concerns
regarding Parish matters.
When E-mailing, identify Maternity B.V.M.
in the subject area so the recipient will not
reject the message as “unknown sender.”
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Msgr. Bernard E. Witkowski
(Retired, In Residence)
Holy Name Society: Bill Derham 215-671-9121
Legion of Mary: James Mason 215-676-4369
Father Paul S. Quinter, Pastor
Aid for Friends: Tom Vitale 215-671-0254
Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors:
Eileen Costantino 215-676-5441
Food Certificate Program:
Nancy Smith and Cathy Boyle 215-673-8127
Home & School (HASA): Stacy Vivino 215-868-6371
Liturgy Committee: Eileen Costantino 215-676-5441
Mission Outreach: Joan Lambert 215-677-2794
Music Ministry: Martin Knoblauch 215-676-3245
Parish Council and Finance Council
Parish School: Mary Zawisza, Principal 215-673-0235
Pre-Cana: Joe and Marianne Bernauer 215-677-1309
Pre-Jordan: Father Quinter 215-673-8127
Project H.O.P.E.: Jim & Claire Ritzheimer 215-673-7877
Joan Lambert 215-677-2794
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Linda Freeman 215-676-6051
Travel Club: Lorraine Mulligan 215-677-1322
Ushers: Jack Weber 215-698-7656
Welcoming Committee: Nancy Toland 215-206-5548
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Grant & Academy
3160 Grant Ave.
215-698-2500
Parishioner Since 1950
Family Hair
Hours:
Tues. - Fri. 9am - 6:30pm
Sat. 8am - 5pm
The Discount Party Super Store ®
2201 Cottman
2013
Avenue (Next to Sears) 215-342-0500
& Feast Day Mass
Monday, Nov. 18th to Tuesday, Nov. 26th
Miraculous Medal Shrine
Feast Day Mass November 27th
Many services each of the 9 days of prayer -
Check www.MiraculousMedal.org for times
Giovanni DiPasquale, LLC
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
~ Old, Rustic Look Made Modern ~
All types of: ....Rustic, Interior Work
..............................................Stone, Brick Work & Pointing
Care Center
215-728-7956
8424 Bustleton Ave., Phila.
(Formerly From Cottman Ave.)
Miraculous Medal Solemn Novena
Best of
Montco
2013
215-722-1902
...................................................................................Concrete, EP Henry Pavers & Walls
Additions, Garages, Fireplaces & Ovens • Stamped Concrete & Excavating Services
~ Lic. & Ins. • Senior Disc. • Free Estimates • Serving Maternity BVM for 15+ Yrs. ~
www.dipasqualeconstruction.com
Would you like to foster a child
or teen in need?
Treatment Foster Care
215.305.4854
fhcpennsylvania.com
4641 Roosevelt Boulevard
The Carriage House • Phila., PA 19124
500 E. Chelten Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144-5785
(215) 848-1010
www.MiraculousMedal.org
AMERICAN ROOFING CONTRACTORS
Siding • Windows • Doors • Metal and All Roofing
FULLY LIC. & INS.
24 HR EMERGENCY SERVICE
215.740.0496
10% OFF with ad
www.AmericanRoofingPhiladelphia.com
SPECIALIZING IN BASEMENT WATERPROOFING
& MOLD REMEDIATION SINCE 1984
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS • PUMPS • COATINGS
FOUNDATION REPAIR • OUTSIDE WATER MANAGEMENT
EMERGENCY SERVICE • FREE INSPECTIONS • LICENSED & INSURED
CHECK OUT OUR REVIEWS ON:
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Serving PA, NJ & DE
215-639-8500
BOWEN & BURNS
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
9547 BUSTLETON AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
215-704-4512
WILLS•ESTATES•BUSINESS•REAL ESTATE
ACCIDENTS•ELDER LAW PLANNING
McCloy TV
Service & Installations
HandyMan Services
Just Ask!
215-698-0768
BRACES
INVISALIGN
~ COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION ~
Charles L. Gemmi III, DMD
Harold L. Middleberg, DMD
2137 Welsh Road, Philadelphia
215-676-7846
PA062531
JOE DORETY
HOME
REMODELING
PAINTING • TILING
856-803-3601
FREE ESTIMATES • PARISHIONER
“I will find your leak!”
Rafferty Roofing
215-281-0771
For Quality & Honest Work
at Reasonable Prices
Licensed & Insured
CHOO-CHOO TROLLEY
215-333-0320 • WWW.AMERICANTROLLEYTOUR.COM
ANTIQUE & CLASSIC TROLLEY BUSES
WEDDINGS * PROMS * SPECIAL EVENTS
THE INJURY SPECIALISTS
Medical Malpractice | Accidents
Premises Liability | Personal Injury
SINCE 1986
“BRINGING HOME
GREAT
HEALTHCARE”
COMPASSIONATE HOME CARE
A GERIATRIC HOUSE CALL PRACTICE NOW SERVING NORTHEAST PHILLY
We provide primary care to the home bound
For Questions or Appointments call 866-206-2866
Dr. Bridget Walker is a Member of the Diocese and is currently accepting new patients.
We are also recruiting physicians to join our team!
Send CV to DrPluta-SMA@comcast.net
www.smahousecalls.com
FREE CONSULTATION
THE COLLERAN FIRM
ATTORNEYS AT LAW www.colleran.com 215.972.8000
SUMMER SALE
$10,000 Off
An Active
Adult 55+ Community
Single Family
Ranch Homes
In Prestigious Blue Bell, PA.
From the low $200s
Call for Details!!
610-313-9000
www.BlueBellSprings.Net
Open 7 days a week
Sat & Sun: 10am - 3pm
Mon - Wed: Noon - 5 pm
Thurs & Fri: Noon - 4pm
Directions: PA Turnpike to Norristown
Exit #333 to Germantown Pike W; right onto 202N;
cross Rt 73; Blue Bell Springs approx. 3/4 mile on right.
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LOUIS C.
GALZERANO
Funeral Home Inc.
9304 Old Bustleton Ave.
(Below Welsh Rd.)
Carl E. Price, Jr., Supv.
Louis C. Galzerano, F.D.
Vincent D. Galzerano, F.D.
Charles R. Lindsay, F.D.
215-698-7545
Member
Maternity BVM Parish
located adjacent to School
“Pre-arranged Funerals”
www.galzeranofh.com
Falcone Electric
Residential • Commercial
Licensed & Insured
969-7422
Parishioner
215-568-7500
Comforting Solutions
For In-Home Care
• Companionship
• Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Meal Preparation
• Bathing Assistance
• Transportation
• Shopping & More!
Ph: (215) 728-1482
Fax: (215) 742-7098
JAMES M. PERRY ROOFING
Over 25 Years in Business
Phila. Police, Retired - Member of F.O.P.
215-464-5325
The Law Firm of
Jerry M. Lehocky, Esquire
Diocese Member
1-888-307-8001
www.comfortkeepers.com
NOW HIRING CAREGIVERS
PLUMBING, HEATING,
DRAIN CLEANING &
AIR CONDITIONING
SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT • FREE ESTIMATES
8675 Torresdale Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19136
WWW.BILLFRUSCO.COM
Mexican Restaurant
Book Your Party Now
Live Mariachi Band
6-9 PM
Southampton Location Only
2538-40 Welsh Road 765 Second Street Pike
Phila., PA 19152 Southampton, PA 18966
215.969.6600 215.354.4445
www.lasmargaritasphiladelphia.com
STATION
PIZZA
Krewston Shopping Crt.
215-676-6969
~
DELIVERY
~
BUSINESS • SCHOOL
Special Pricing
75¢ OFF 1 PIZZA
Free Estimates
Bill Gardner
267-240-7971
Michael F. Nasevich, F.D.
Glenn K. Bernhardt, F.D.
9529 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19115
ELECTRIC & LIGHTING
(215) 676-3575
• Affordable, Licensed & Insured
• 100 & 200 AMP Circuit Breakers
• Service Cables Replaced
• Ceiling Fans, Outlets, Light Fixtures
• Electrical Inspections & Certs.
• Free Estimates
Guckin Funeral Home
Denise Guckin Voisard, Supervisor
(Tom and Denise Voisard, Parishioners)
Our family serving your family in your time of need:
Church Services, In-Home Arrangements, Pre-Arrangements and all
phases of Funeral Services. 215-743-7256
“WE MOVED”
Since 1958
Lisa
Colflesh
Owner
Parishioner
John Connors
267-334-1010
Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Personal Injury
THE LOCKMAN
Professional Locksmith
Gregory L. Harris • 267-252-2928
Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia Counties
No magic tricks just honest work at a fair price
24 Hour Emergency Service • Insured
Specialized in 65 & OLDER
Offers Variety of
MEDICARE PRODUCTS
Call for a FREE Consultation
215-272-1998
spiegleinsurance.com
PENNYPACK FLOWERS
One and Only Location!
215-673-8588
Krewstown Shopping Center
9315 Krewstown Rd., Phila.
www.pennypackflowers.com
Plumbing & Heating
Sewer & Drain Cleaning
215-335-1758
24 hour FAST Emergency Service
Serving Maternity Since 1910
Funeral Home
L LAW OFFICESAW OFIC
SSAMUEL G. FORTE
215-332-5888
FREE Consultation
All Legal Services
DISCOUNT WITH AD
9225 Frankford Ave. • Parishioner
Holy Sepulchre
Cemetery
Lots Available - Free Literature
(610) 525-0173
www.archphila-cemeteries.org
HARRIS I. MANN, D.M.D.
11621 Bustleton Ave.,
Philadelphia, PA 19116
673-8887
General & Cosmetic Dentistry
M
MACARONI’S
RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
FUNERAL LUNCHEONS
REHEARSAL DINNERS
CHRISTENINGS
SHOWERS
LUNCH
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
DINNER
5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Sunday Lunch Special
4 course - $30
215-464-3040
9315 Old Bustleton Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Directly across from BVM School
www.macaronis.net
YOUR ELECTRIC NOW
Serving All The Electrical Needs
Of Our Maternity Families
Diocese Member
215.941.1497
Charles Taggert, F.D.
717 Brown Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Screened, Bonded & Insured Caregivers
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