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FROM THE DESK OF FATHER STEVEN P. WETZEL, O.S.F.S.
Save the Dates February
23, 2012 Novena to Saint Katharine Drexel begins 7:00pm
in Saint Elizabeth Chapel (Homily & Benediction) For copies of the Novena
please call the number listed below. March 3, 2012 Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel - Mass 12 noon Saint Elizabeth Chapel Commissioning of Honor Guards Lunch
to follow March 11, 2012 Feast Day Mass celebration of Saint Katharine Drexel & National
Justice Award Presentation Recipient Sr. Mary Scullion, RSM Executive Director PROJECT H.O.M.E. 2:00 pm St. Elizabeth Convent
Chapel Reception to follow in the Mission Center Café ALL ARE WELCOME! 1663
Bristol Pike Bensalem PA 19020 215.244.9900 ext. 380 or 402
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Saint Francis de Sales
(August 21, 1567 – December 28, 1622)
He was Bishop of Geneva and
is a Roman Catholic saint. He worked to convert Protestants back to Catholicism, and was an accom-plished preacher. He is
best known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual for-mation, particularly Introduction
to the Devout Life. His writings on the perfections of the Heart of Mary as the model of love for God influenced
St. Jean Eudes to develop the joint devotion to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. The Roman Catholic Church today celebrates St.
Francis de Sales' feast on January 24, the day of his burial in Annecy, France in the year 1624. He is known as a great
Confessor and a Doctor of the Church.
Saint Francis de Sales, pray for us! Amen. 
 
 Through
this sacrament the Church cares for the sick. It serves Christ himself in the suffering members of his Mystical Body. The
Church shows this concern not only by visiting those who are in poor health, but also by raising them up through this sacrament
during their illness or when in danger of death.
On the last Sunday
(and the Saturday Vigil of that Sunday) of every month, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated after
EACH Mass.
After Mass, please move forward to the first pew/row
in the center of the church/chapel and Father Wetzel will return to administer the sacrament to you. If you are suffering
from a physical illness, just diagnosed or long-term, going into the hospital for a procedure or suffering from an emotional
or spiritual illness, please take advantage of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
 A Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life
Gracious and loving God, help the men and women of our parish to hear
the call to serve in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Our needs are great and our people thirst for your presence. Open the
hearts of many, raise up faithful servants of the Gospel, dedicated, holy priests, sisters, brothers and deacons, who will
spend themselves for your people and their needs. Bless those who are serving now with courage and persever-ance. Grant that
many will be inspired by their example and faith. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
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Father Steven P. Wetzel O.S.F.S. Pastor Letter from the Pastor
Archbishop
Chaput has begun to hear confession and celebrate Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul each Sunday. All are
welcome to attend! Confessions are heard at 5:30 PM and followed by Mass at 6:30 PM. Archbishop Chaput’s homilies from all Masses celebrated at the Cathedral can be downloaded as an mp3 file at www.archphila.org
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
18th Street & the Ben Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
Archbishop Chaput has inaugurated a new tradition in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He has
been hearing confession and celebrating Mass at the Cathedral Basilica each Sunday. All are welcome to attend! Confessions are heard at 5:30 PM, followed by Mass
at 6:30 PM.
The cathedral is located at 18th Street and Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Archbishop Chaput’s homilies from all Masses celebrated at the Cathedral can be downloaded as an mp3 file at:
http://www.archphila.org
Archbishop Chaput’s official
FaceBook page:
www.facebook.com/ArchbishopChaput
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