St. Clement and St. Philip Neri Pastorate

Dear Brothers and Sisters:  Just a note about a few things happening this fall at St. Philip Neri (SPN) and St. Clement (SC.)  I hope you know of our prayers and that you know of God's great love for you this Fall. Peace! Your brother in Christ, Fr. Andy, with Frs. Larry and Claudio and Dcns. Mark, Paul, Carlos, and all the staff.
 
Estimados Hermanos y hermanas:  Una nota sobre unos eventos que se realizaran este otoño en San Felipe Neri (SPN) y San Clemente (SC.)  Espero que sepan que seguimos orando por todos y que conoscan el gran amor del Dios para Ud. este otoño.  Paz!  Su hermano en Cristo!  Padre Andres con Padres Larry y Claudio y los Diaconos Mark, Paul y Carlos y todas las personas que trabajan aqui.
 
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Please Note that beginning Sun, September 11, the first Mass on Sunday mornings at SC will change from 7:30 am to 8 am, and the first Mass on Sunday mornings at SPN will change from 7:30 am to 8 am.
 
Por favor, tenga en cuenta que empezando del domingo 11 de sept, la primera misa en SC por la mañana cambiará de 730 am a 8 am.  La primera misa en SPN por la mañana cambiará de 730 am a 8 am.
 
GROUPS TO HELP YOU GROW IN FAITH / GRUPOS PARA AYUDARLE CRECER EN SU FE
  • This fall, we will have a DISCUSSION PROGRAM using the program "THE WILD GOOSE – Discovering a Deeper Relationship with the Holy Spirit," led by Fr. Dave Pivonka, followed by table discussions in small groups. "The Wild Goose" is the term the ancient Celts used for the Holy Spirit. It will be on Thursdays at 10 am in the St. John Room or at 7 pm in the school hall on Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, and 20, and then on November 3 with a potluck dinner. You are welcome just to show up. Please mark your calendars.
  • Descubriendo Cristo:  Para todos los adultos que quieren entrar hacer parte de la Iglesia Católica o recibir uno o unos sacramentos (Bautismo, Eucaristía, Confirmación) y para TODOS que, simplemente, quieren crecer en la fe.  29 de agosto – 10 de octubre.  A las 7pm los lunes.  Favor de contactar a Susana:  susanaperalta20@yahoo.com.
  • Interested in becoming Catholic?  The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) begins on Wed, September 14 at 7:15 pm in the St. John Room at St. Philip Neri. This program is for any non-Catholic interested in the Catholic faith, baptized Catholic who never received First Communion, or any Catholic interested in learning more about their faith. Contact Tim at tfeeney@spnmd.org.
  • The Men's Bible Study will be studying the Gospel of Luke.  The dates will be Mondays, September 19 to December 19, 7:30–9 pm. For information, please contact Jason at jasongrimm28@gmail.com.  
  • Join the women of St. Philip Neri & St. Clement in a Catholic Bible Study called Walking with Purpose! You can sign up for either Wed at 9:30–11 am or 7–8 pm. The program starts on September 14. For more information, contact the parish office at 410.859.0571 or email Theresa at theresaewaggoner@gmail.com. There are three sessions to choose from:  Opening your Heart- The Starting Point; Grounded in Hope, a study from Hebrews; and Reclaiming Friendship - God's plan for Deep Connection. Find out more at walkingwithpurpose.com. Come on Wed., 8/31, to the SPN gym for a WWP get-together after the 6:30 pm Mass.
  • Abide – Join us as we read and explore the book ABIDE by Heather Khym. It begins Sun, August 14, and on the second Sun of the month after that (September 11, etc.) from 10:30 am-11:25 am in the St John Room at SPN. Contact Patti at patricemarie01@gmail.com or John at koza.john@yahoo.com / 410-913-8746.
  • The Charismatic Prayer Group plans to have a Life in the Spirit Seminar in the fall. It will be on Tuesdays at 7:15 pm. It will be every Tuesday for seven weeks, beginning October 11. Please contact Beth at bvissari@gmail.com or 443-889-4801. Grupo Carismatico:  Los miércoles, 6pm, y algunos domingos.  San Clemente.  Pedro, hnopeterbonilla@hotmail.com.
  • Legion de Maria:  Maria, mbarrera1282@gmail.com
  • Fr. Larry has a weekly program:  Question Time with Fr. Larry Mon at 7:30 pm through SPN's Facebook.
  • Fr. Larry will present “INDULGENCES AND HOW TO USE THEM,” a Video and Discussion, on Fri, October 21 at 7:15 pm, SPN Church, following 6:30 pm Mass.
  • Fr. Andy will present a “Teaching Mass” going over what we do at Mass and why on Wed, November 16 at 6:30 pm in the SPN church.
 
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS FALL/ EVENTOS ESPECIALES 
  • EVERY 1st and some 3rd Sundays of the Month, DONUTS at EVERY MASS, both at SC & SPN.  
  • Sab 10 de Sept, Evento para los Jovenes, En SC, 8 am – 5 pm.
  • Fri, Sept 23, Purse Bingo.  Doors open at 6 pm, and Bingo starts at 7 pm. SPN. This is a ticketed event.
  • Sat, Oct 1, Dinner Fundraiser for the FA Emeka Orphanage in Nigeria. SPN. More info TBA.
  • Sun, Oct 2, 12:30pm, Blessing of the Animals for the Feast of St. Francis. SPN. Please bring your pets to be blessed, and we will have dog and cat treats for the animals and cookies and punch for their owners. The Ravens are playing at 1 pm that day, so we'll start strictly at 12:30 pm for the blessing.
  • Sun Oct 2, 1 pm, RAVENS FOOTBALL WATCH PARTY in the SPN hall.  Run by the Knights of Columbus, but for everybody, not just the Knights.  No charge but bring some tailgate food to share.
  • Sun, Oct 9, 11 am – 3 pm, Fall Festival at St. Clement/Festival del Otoño en SC.  No misa en español a las 8am. 10 am MASS will be bilingual/bilingue, followed by the Festival until 3 pm. Food, music, and fun for kids and adults who are kids at heart!!  Comida, musica y mas para muchachos y todos!
  • Fri, Oct 21, 9 am,  CEA Charity Golf Tournament, Forest Park Golf Course. Contact John Canterna.  
  • Sat, Oct 22, 8 am – 1 pm, SPN Outreach Yard Sale/Car Wash Fundraiser. SPN Parking Lot.
  • Wed, Oct 26 at 7 pm, MADE FOR MORE. SPN. Christopher West will present "Theology of the Body," a presentation on the beauty of human sexuality from a Catholic perspective. Ticketed event.
  • Sat, Oct 29, evening – SHRIMP AND BULL ROAST, ticketed.  SPN hall.  Info TBA
  • Sun, Oct 30 from 4-6 pm, TRUNK OR TREAT in the SPN parish parking lot.  All invited. 
  • Sat, Nov 5, 8 am-1:30 pm, 9th Annual Men’s CEA Conference, SPN Hall. Contact John Canterna.
  • Fri, Nov 11, 7 pm until Sat, Nov. 12, 4 pm, SPN. All-Night Rosary with the Blessed Sacrament exposed.
  • Lunes, 14 de Nov, 6 pm, SPN, Concierto de música de fe en español.  Necesitará boleto para entrar. 
  • Thurs, Nov 17 at 7 pm, SPN:  Minna Han and Ji Yun Lee will give a concert.  Complimentary refreshments are served after. A free-will donation will be taken at the concert, which will support SPN. 
  • Sabado, 17 de diciembre, 7pm,  Concierto Navideño.  SC.  Musica y comida.
  • Sun, Dec 18, 9 am – 1 pm, Breakfast with Santa, SPN Hall.
  • Advent Programs - TBA

CONFESSIONS / CONFESIONES
Tues/Martes 5:30-6:30 pm SC (Spanish) / Wed 5:30-6:30 pm SPN (English and Spanish/ingles y esp) /
Fri 5:30-6:30 pm SPN (English) / Sat 3:30-4 pm SC (English) / Sat 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm at SPN (English)
 
Besides all the normal times during Advent, we will also have confessions with MANY priests at 4 services the week before Christmas with confessions in ENGLISH & SPANISH. / Además de todos los momentos normales durante el Adviento, tendremos también confesiones con MUCHOS sacerdotes en 4 servicios la semana antes de Navidad con confesiones en INGLÉS y ESPAÑOL.
  1. Mon, Dec 19, 5–7 pm at St. Clement  2. Tues Dec 20, 5 - 7pm at St. Bernadette in Severn.  3. Wed, Dec 21, 5–7 pm at Christ the King (church and parish hall), and 4. Thurs, Dec 22, 5–7 pm at St. Philip Neri.
 
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT /ADORACIÓN DEL SACRAMENTO SANTISIMO
Tues/martes SC 9 am – 6 pm at SC and Wed/mier 9 am – 6 pm at SPN.  Contact Mary Beth Wolle  marybwol@verizon.net to take an hour at SPN. / Also, we are planning a 24/7 Adoration chapel at SPN.
 
SPECIAL MASSES / MISAS ESPECIALES
  • Mon, Sept 5, Labor Day, there will only be ONE Mass at St. Clement at 8 am and NO evening Mass.
  • Sun, Oct 9, the Mass schedule at St. Clement will be a 10 am bilingual Mass
  • Tues, Nov 1, All Saints Day.  8 am at SC, 9 am at SPN, 6:30 pm at SPN y en Español en SC a las 6:30 pm.
  • Wed, Nov 2, All Souls Day. 8 am at SC and 6:30 pm at SPN. At these Masses, we will read the names of all who have died in the last year, and we will have a "Book of Life" into which you can write the names of loved ones who have passed away so that we can pray for them throughout November. 
  • Sun, Nov 6, Masses of Remembrance: 10 am at SC and 11:30 am at SPN. We read the names of all who have died at these Masses and light a candle for each.
  • Thurs, Nov 10 at 6:30 pm at SPN, Bilingual Healing Mass with Fr. Claudio and Fr. Andy
  • Wed, Nov 16, 6:30 pm at SPN:  Teaching Mass w/explanation of what we do at Mass and why we do it.
  • Thurs, Nov 24.  Thanksgiving Day Mass.  SC:  9 am.  SPN:  9 am
  • IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, Wed, Dec 7, 6:30 pm, at SPN; Wed Dec 7 6:30 pm (Español) at SC, Thurs, Dec 8 at 8 am SC; and Dec 8 at 9 am at SPN.
  • Sab 10 de dic, 6pm, NUESTRO MADRE DE GUADALUPE, SC, (Español).
 
CHRISTMAS EVE IS ON A SAT. THIS YEAR & CHRISTMAS DAY IS ON A SUN, SO WE WILL NOT HAVE A NORMAL SAT NIGHT / SUN SCHEDULE ON SAT, DEC 24 and SUN, DEC 25.  LA NOCHE BUENA ES UN SÁBADO ESTE AÑO y EL DÍA DE NAVIDAD ES UN DOMINGO, ASI QUE NO TENDREMOS UN HORARIO NORMAL DE SÁB Y DOM EL 24 Y EL 25 DE DIC. 
Sat/Sab, December 24, Christmas Eve / La Noche Buena. 4 pm SC (English), 8 pm SC (Español), 3 pm SPN, 5 pm SPN, 7 pm SPN, and 12-midnight SPN.
Sun/Dom, Dec 25, Christmas Day/ Dia de la Navidad.  8am SC (Español), 10am SC (English).
10 am SPN
 
FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE AND NEW YEAR'S DAY, WHICH AGAIN IS ON A SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY DAY, WE WILL HAVE A NORMAL WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Sat./Sab, December 31, New Year's Eve. 4 pm SC (English), 6 pm SC (Español), 5 pm at SPN.
Sun/Dom, January 1, 2023, New Year's Day. 8 am SC (Español), 10 am SC (English.), 1:30 pm SC (español)
8 am SPN, 9:30 am SPN, and 11:30 am SPN
 
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
  • Sunday at 5 pm YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MASSES (for anyone to attend). Each of these Masses will be followed by a free dinner and breakouts for young adults, high school youth, and middle school youth on September 11, October 16, November 13, December 11, January 8, February 5, March 12, April 16, May 21, and June 25. SEE BELOW FOR CONTACTS FOR THEIR GROUPS TO COME TO THE YOUTH MASS NIGHTS OR OTHER ACTIVITIES.
  • St. Philip Neri & St. Clement HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH:  Contact Matteo at Matteo.Santi-Amantini@archbalt.org for more info. September 11 Youth Mass and then pizza and activity, September 17 - Day of community service, farewell for Pietro, Francesca, and Basil. Meet at SPN at 9 am. / October 16 - Youth Mass and then pizza and activity / October 22 - Day of community service, Yard Sale at SPN, 8 am (Pizza & Games after) / November 13 - Youth Mass and then pizza and activity / November 23 - Thanksgiving Day Community Service - SPN at 2 pm (Bowling afterward) / December 11 – Youth Mass and then pizza and activity / Dec 26 - 31 - Winter Work Camp
  • St. Philip Neri & St. Clement MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH. Contact Laura at laurapropert@icloud.com for more info. September 3 - Hiking and Picnic, 11 am - 2 pm - Cascade Falls at Patapsco Park / September 11 Youth Mass and then pizza and Games, Color Wars, and S'mores / October 9 - Fall Festival at SC, 11 am – 3 pm / October 16 - Youth Mass and then pizza and activity /November 5 - Game Night, 7 pm - 9 pm / November 13 - Youth Mass and then pizza and activity / December 11 - Youth Mass pizza and then Ministry with Caroling and Hot Cocoa.
  • St. Philip Neri & St. Clement YOUNG ADULTS. Contact Catherine at cattirsch2012@gmail.com for more info. August 28- Movies at Hoyts Cinema in Linthicum / September 11 - Youth Mass and then dinner and discussion / September 25 - Bowling / October (date TBD) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine "Cemetery Walk." / October 16 – Youth Mass and dinner and discussion / October 23 - Go to a pumpkin patch/ apple picking. More details to come / November 13 - Youth Mass and then dinner and discussion / November 27 - Hiking in Patapsco / December 11 – Youth Mass and then dinner and discussion / December 17 -  Young adult Christmas party! Each person can bring a gift that is $10 and can do a white elephant exchange.
  • The St. Philip Neri Children’s Choir will begin rehearsing on Thursday, September 29, from 6:15 to 6:45 pm. All children aged kindergarten and up are welcome. The children will sing on the 3rd Sunday of every month at the 9:30 Mass and some Christmas season Masses. Contact Karen at 410-761-1427/410-615-3564 or choirkarenspn@yahoo.com or Kathy Norris at khnorris2018@outlook.com.
  • We have a wonderful pre-K through 8th-grade Catholic School at St. Philip Neri.  Please visit their website at http://www.st.philip-neri.org/or call 410-859-1212.
  • Faith Formation classes start Sun, September 25. Classes are on Sundays from 10:45–11:45 am at SPN. Forms are available in the LOBBIES of the church and through the SPN/SC website: stclementandstphilipneripastorate.org. Once on that site, click "FAITH" at the top and then "Faith Formation." Then you can open up an online REGISTRATION FORM.       
  • Preparation for First Reconciliation/Confession will be on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the beginning of October (please click on "SACRAMENTS" at the top of the website page for that).                                
  • If your child has missed some years in Faith Formation and needs to catch up, we have classes for that:  For kids in 4th grade and younger, they will meet on Sunday mornings. For kids in 5th through 8th grade to prepare for Confirmation in the 9th grade, they will meet on Wednesdays beginning in November. Click on "FAITH" at the top of the website for that.
  • Las clases de formación de fe comienzan el domingo 25 de septiembre. Las clases son los domingos de 10:45-11:45 AM en SPN. Los formularios están disponibles en las dos iglesias y el la pagina web de SPN/SC: stclementandstphilipneripastorate.org. Clic en "FAITH" en la parte superior del sitio y luego "Faith Formation". Alli podrá abrir un REGISTRATION FORM.Si tiene preguntas translando la forma, favor de contactar a Jeanette: Jeanette.Estrada-Cardona@archbalt.org.
  • La preparación para la Primera Reconciliación/Confesión será los miércoles y sábados a principios de octubre (por favor, haga clic en "SACRAMENTS" en la parte superior de la página web para eso).
  • - Si su hijo ha perdido algunos años en la formación de la fe y necesita ponerse al día tenemos clases para eso:  Para los niños de 4º grado y menores se reunirán los domingos por la mañana.  Para los niños de 5º a 8º con el fin de prepararse para la Confirmación en el 9º grado se reunirán los miércoles a partir de noviembre. Haga clic en "FAITH" en la parte superior de la página web para eso.
  • Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) begins Oct at the 9:30 am Mass for children aged 7-12. Children come to Mass with their families and then go to hear a kid's message. We are looking for volunteers.  Contact Harley at hkozushk@gmail.com.
  • Early Childhood Ministry (ECM) for children aged 3-6 begins Oct 2 at the 9:30 am Mass. You drop kids off in the School via the North Lobby before Mass. We are looking for volunteers. Contact Kathleen at knorris2018@outlook.com for info / to help.
  • Girl Scouts (Ages 5-18) Maryann Kulesz at rakak@aol.com / Cub Scouts (Ages 7 – 10) Carolanne Pilkus, jpilkus@gmail.com & Melody Browning, melodybrowning@aol.com / Boy Scouts (Ages 11 – 18) Erica at philipnerisoccer@gmail.com.
  • Altar Servers:  Michele Bloomer freshblooms68@gmail.com.
 
OTHER GROUPS IN THE PARISHES
  • The Bereavement Group is a discussion group for anyone who has lost a loved one. We will use some excellent materials to help people talk and listen and gain insights about their situation using faith and psychology. Please contact Joanne Morton at honeybun1023@yahoo.com or 410-274-7869. 7–8 pm at St. Philip Neri in the St. John Room on Thursdays: Sept 29 – Nov 10.
  • Single Again Ministry -- facebook.com/SingleAgainMinistry
  • Mom's Group -- Elizabeth- molino21061@verizon.net.  Second Mon at 7 pm in the St. John Room. 
  • Exodus 90 -- The Exodus 90 Men's Group meets every Tuesday, year-round, at 7:30 pm. This group is for those that have completed the Exodus program.  Contact Tim Feeney at tfeeney@spnmd.org.                
  • Men of Virtue -- 7 am zoom rosary every Sat except in-person meeting with discussion and breakfast every second Sat.  John at ajcanterna@gmail.com
  • Knights of Columbus – Alan Scheffers at alanscheffers@gmail.com
  • Men’s Club – Don Collins doncoll67@yahoo.com
  • Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality – Debbie Kwiatkowski at mdkski@verizon.net
  • Spiritual Growth Groups -- Theresa Sass - tlsass@broadstripe.net
  • Men's Basketball meets each Sunday at 8 pm in the St. Philip Neri gym. All men from St. Philip Neri or their friends and family are welcome to come. An adult must accompany minors. Please contact Gehrig at thegmac17@gmail.com or Alex at alexlombardi22@gmail.com.

UPCOMING SERVICE EVENTS                                                                
Linthicum Fair September 24 / SPN/CEA Mission Trip October 8-15/ SPN Yard Sale October 22/ Winter Relief with Linthicum Methodist Oct 31-Nov 7/ KOC Coat Drive November 12 / Angel Tree/Adopt a child for Christmas - Nov 26 / Adopt-a- Homeless Person Nov 28 / SPN to be a backup for Winter Relief in December.
 
GROUPS DOING SERVICE
  1. Genesis Nursing Home Ministry (Thurs mornings and once a month Wed Masses) Theresa - theresafries@aol.com.  Visit and bring communion to residents.
  2. Healing Prayer Teams - Theresa - tlsass@broadstripe.net.  Pray with other parishioners after Mass.
  3. Homebound Parishioner Visitation Ministry – Fr. Larry at ladamczyk@archbalt.org and Judy at babysmitty322@aol.com.   Visit and bring communion to homebound parishioners.
  4. Food Pantry – Carmen at cmrachid@hotmail.com.  Help with organizing the pantry and handing out food. Food Pantry serves food on the 3rd Thurs in two shifts: 11-1 pm and 5-6:30 pm.
  5. Greeter Ministry – welcome people to church as they enter for Mass!  Laura - l.myers56@yahoo.com
  6. Prayer Shawl Ministry -- Christina - crawfordchristina75@gmail.com & Mary - Mary6438@aol.com. Make shawls given to the bereaved at the funerals of their loved ones. 
  7. Homeless Ministry --  Donna Scott – dscott@spnmd.org.  Homeless Ministry serves every 1st and 3rd Saturday, 2nd Wednesday, and 4th Wednesday.
  8. Visitors to Hospital -- Mary Leach - mfl192003@yahoo.com.
  9. Cancer Ministry -- Marie Zeffiro - mommazeff@gmail.com.
  10. Giving rides to people for Mass – bobbiewh@verizon.net.
  11. Hope For All – Helps those in need.  Leo lzerhusen@hopeforall.us & Linda - l9j3s5w0e@gmail.com.
  12. Seven Sister’s Apostolate (pray for the priests of SPN and SC) Susan, susan.deloach@gmail.com.
  13. Women’s Prison Ministry – Visit and bring communion to women. Donna, dscott@spnmd.org & Laura at lgraham@spnmd.org.
  14. Ushers – Amparo at hiamps0711@aol.com.
  15. Hospitality Ministry - Janice at janlazinski@gmail.com (help with donuts and other events).
  16. Music Ministry:  Contact Karen at choirkarenspn@yahoo.com SPN.  Elizabeth at SC msernstabc@gmail.com.
Marriages, blessings of marriages, and annulments:  Are you interested in getting married?  Are you interested in getting your marriage blessed in the Church?  Please contact Deacon Paul and Barb Stoyell-Mulholland at pstomo99@gmail.com. / Are you unsure what the process is if you have remarried outside of
the Church to have that marriage blessed?  Fr. Andy at aaaron@archbalt.org.
 
Baptisms:  Contact Diane Neighoff at dneighoff@spnmd.org or call 410-859-0571 ext. 3100.
 
RESPECT LIFE
  • 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign, September 28- November 6.  Three Ways to participate in the 40 days:  Praying at the abortion clinic at 330 N. Howard St, Baltimore, on Saturdays from 10 am-noon. Or one hour praying at church. Or 1 hour each Tues (SC) or Weds (SPN) praying at Eucharistic Adoration. Or one day of praying and fasting at home. If you would like to volunteer to help, contact Angel Masemore at angelmasemore@yahoo.com. If you would like to carpool, contact Danni Black at 443-974-6703. Info at 40daysforlife.com

  • Let someone know about "Project Rachel Baltimore" or pray for this program:  Project Rachel serves all women and men hurting emotionally or spiritually after an abortion. This ministry is to extend God's compassion, unconditional love, and forgiveness to each person. Contact email:  projectrachel@archbalt.org; Call at 410-625-8491; Text at 410-299-9345.
  • The Gabriel Network is a group that gives hands-on support to women in crisis pregnancies – spiritual, emotional, and material. They will get diapers and other things for the woman and try to help. Our parish has an "Angel Team" that helped several women last year. The statewide group also offers temporary housing. Donna Scott at dscott@spnmd.org.
About Us
Mass Schedule and Directions
6405 S. Orchard Road, Linthicum, MD 21090
410.859.0571