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Advent/Christmas 2016

Volume 17 Issue 3

Message from Father Loomis A big MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone from the Deaf Apostolate! The entire Advent and Christmas seasons undoubtedly remain my favorite time of the year. Beyond the glowing lights, delicious smells, expressed kindnesses, and warm fireplaces, I enjoy the various Advent and Christmas characters. The story of Christ’s birth involves so many players, from the Angel Gabriel, Joseph, and Mary, to Herod, the shepherds, and even the visiting Magi. Each character reveals a little something about humanity’s need for Jesus and how Jesus is the answer to every human need. Perhaps the most curious characters in the Christmas story are the Magi. These men travel thousands of miles across difficult terrain with nothing more than a star and raw intuition to guide them. They are not Jews, they do not await a Messiah, and yet, deep down, on a basic human level, they long for Christ. They seek him in mind and heart, making great sacrifices to find this newborn King. When they arrive in Jerusalem, they ask others to show them the way, to explain the Scriptures and help them find the one for whom their hearts pine. Their witness challenges us to re-center our desires. More than wrapped presents, sweetened pastries, and twinkling trees…do we want Christ? Do we look for Him always, whether at mass, in the Scriptures, or throughout our day, using every means possible to find Him? When necessary, do we make great sacrifices to find Him? This holy season, I pray that above all else, we desire Christ alone, and through the guiding light of the Holy Spirit, we find the one for whom we long: the precious and joyful infant Christ. Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Sean Loomis. [email protected]

Message from Sister Kathleen Dear Friends, So here we are just a short time before Christmas! This season is my favorite season in the Church year—the time called Advent! It is a time of waiting and a time of expectant hope and unlike our civil calendar these four weeks of Advent are not the ending of the year but the beginning of the cycle of the church year. The word Advent itself literally means “to come.” Sometimes the ASL sign used for Advent time is ‘coming time’ other times the ASL sign used is ‘waiting time’ indicating that we are waiting for the coming of God in our midst. We are waiting for the coming of God in the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, the long promised and expected messiah who came in history. We are waiting for God’s coming in our midst each day through grace received in the Sacraments, God’s word in scripture and received through our loving interaction with each other. And we are waiting for the promised coming of Our Lord and savior in his glory at the end of time. Waiting for sure is part of Advent and the deep anticipated hope that God comes to us right in our midst, precisely into our humanness. Just as a young child waits with expectant hope for the gifts of Christmas morning, we await the eternal Christmas. Our bible readings leading up to Christmas are often taken from the prophet Isaiah. During the time of Isaiah, the people of Judah lived in fear and uncertainty about their government that threatened the promise that the son of David would reign on Judah’s throne forever. Isiah talks of a new shoot, flowering from the “Stump of Jesse”. Jesse is David’s father. From this seemingly dead tree will come a new branch- a new king who will govern rightly like a son of God. The spirit will rest upon him and give him the gifts of the Holy Spirit- he will lead with wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge and above all “fear of the Lord”(Isaiah 11:3). The biblical meaning of ‘fear of the Lord’ is living in reverence and obedience to God’s plan. Isaiah goes on to prophesy the peaceable kingdom that we sometimes see depicted on Christmas cards: a wolf with a lamb, the calf with the lion – natural enemies living in harmony. This is a beautiful the image of God’s kingdom. For Christians, this kingdom comes to fulfillment in the birth of Jesus, the Messiah and yet we await its full revelation. So what does all this mean for us in our daily lives as we prepare for Christmas day! Sometimes it may seem our lives are as challenging as the Jewish people at the time of Isaiah— nothing seems to work out. Suffering surrounds us, there is much that we must endure. All may seem dark- not all though

DEAF CATHOLIC because in the core of our being we like Mary have been given a promise – “Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you”. Through Jesus birth, death and resurrection- we and our world are filled with grace- God is with us! As we light the Christmas candles or gaze upon the twinkling Christmas ornaments on our trees, let us be mindful of their purpose to remind us in a sometimes dark world that the God of Glory has come into our world and desires to be one with us. May we be open to this Christmas grace and mindful of the true gift of Christmas, God’s saving love in His Son, Jesus. I am sure that throughout the Christmas season you will gather with family and loved ones. May I offer these special blessings to make holy your celebrations together. May these prayers and blessings help to gather you as a family and unite you in and through God’s love, the true gift of this Christmas Season! Merry Christmas and many blessings in the New Year! Lovingly,

Sister Kathleen Schipani [email protected]

Blessing of the Christmas Tree Leader: Lord our God, we praise you for the light of creation: the sun, the moon and the stars of the night. We praise you for the light of Israel: the Law, and the prophets and the wisdom of the Scriptures. We praise you for Jesus Christ, your Son: he is Emmanuel, God-with-us, the Prince of Peace, who fills us with the wonder of your love. Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we light this tree. May the light and cheer it gives be a sign of the joy that fills our hearts. May all who delight in this tree come to the knowledge and joy of salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Message from Father Russo Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Do you like the snow? When you look out the window you see the snow falling and it really looks beautiful. You go to bed, wake up the next morning, look out the window and everything is white: the grass is white, the trees are white, the road is white, and nothing is moving….no traffic. The snow forces people to stop; stop hurrying, stop working, stop frenzied shopping. As the snow is falling, God is speaking to you. God says (through the Psalmist): “Be still and know that I am God.” During Advent and the Christmas season Our Lord Jesus wants us to see how close He is to us. The great St. Teresa of Avila used to say that if you are looking for God it is not necessary to grow wings and fly around the sky looking for Him….the best place to find Him is within yourself. This is a profound statement. Here is the scripture passage in St. John’s gospel that helps us to appreciate how close and intimate God is to us. “Jesus answered him, “Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” John 14:23 The peace and quiet of Advent and during the Christmas season is the right time for us to reflect on the greatness of this statement. God wants to be intimate with us! Let us think of Mary, Jesus’ mother and our mother as she kept silent and treasured all these things in her heart.

All: Amen. [Light the tree.]

Best wishes for a holy Advent and Christmas,t,

Blessing Of The Nativity Scene

Fr. Antony Russo C.Ss.R.

Leader: God of every nation and people, from the very beginning of creation you have made known your love: when our need for a Savior was great you sent your Son to be born of the Virgin Mary. To our lives he brings joy and peace, justice, mercy and love. Lord, bless all who look upon this manger; may it remind us of the humble birth of Jesus, and raise up our thoughts to him, who is God-with-us and Savior of all, and who lives and reigns for ever and ever. All: Amen. Prayer Before Christmas Dinner Leader: Lord Jesus, in the peace of this season our spirits are joyful: With the beasts and angels, the shepherds and stars, with Mary and Joseph we sing God’s praise. By your coming may the hungry be filled with good things, and may our table and home be blessed. Together: Bless us O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Visitation B.V.M. Rectory 2625 B Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 [email protected]

Deaf Apostolate News Deaf Religious Education: On Sundays before the Deaf Community Mass at Our Lady of Ransom and in some parish sites we have weekly Catholic Religious Education (CCD) for children who are deaf. Also at this time parents of children who are deaf have a class focused on learning religious sign and prayers in American Sign Language. Special thanks to our devoted teachers Kristy Griffin, Debbie Fowler and Sister Kathleen. The parent group is led by Gina Procopio and Charity Johnson. If you are interested in participating contact the Deaf Apostolate. Deaf Catholic Seniors: This group had a great start this fall. The meetings in October and November provided time for prayer, a service

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activity, socializing and a delicious lunch together. The next date is January 12th (Second Thursday of each month). It takes place at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center near the Cathedral in Center City. There is easy access by train and bus or paratransit. There are limited parking spaces available. Activities will be begin at 10:30 Am and conclude after lunch. All are welcome. The flyer is posted at www.DeafCatolicPhilly. com Deaf Apostolate Vlog: This fall Father Sean Loomis began posting a video series on the Deaf Apostolate web page. It is called Fridays with Father. A new video is posted every other Friday. The first series consist of brief teaching videos on the meaning of the Creed. The Creed for us Catholics summarizes what we believe in one prayer. These videos are in ASL and they are voiced and captioned. The most recent video is on the home page: www.DeafCatholicPhilly. org . Past videos can be found at: https://vimeo. com/catholicphilly. Enjoy watching these teaching videos. If you have a topic you would like covered in an upcoming vlog, please let us know. Catholic Women’s Conference Deaf Track: This past October 29, 2016, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia hosted a Catholic Women’s Conference at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown. Over 1200 women attended this packed full day of spirituality and community. Among the 1200 was a group of 26 deaf women who participated in the Deaf Track of the Conference. For this track the keynote presenter was Jeannine Adkins who many know from her popular vlog, TheDeafCatholicMom on YouTube. As the participants learned Jeannine who is deaf and the mother of seven children, is passionate about her Catholic faith. Her beautiful presentations about the life of Mary, the Mother of Mercy, connected her experiences as a woman and mother to the life experience of Mary. Jeannine’s stories of struggle and faith touched all our hearts. She is the kind of presenter whose ASL stories can make you laugh and cry. She left us all feeling inspired and blessed. Here are some of the participant’s comments about the Conference: The Catholic Women’s Conference was a very joyful experience for me. From the opening mass with Archbishop Charles J. Chaput followed by Jeannine’s presentation, I was inspired by them.  The Divine Mercy Prayer service led by Bishop John McIntyre was the last gathering before everyone went home. The prayer service was very moving. The entire event was just wonderful. The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa is a beautiful and peaceful place. A most perfect place to have a retreat! Patricia McFadden We girls had good experience at the Women’s Conference.at Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA. last October 29th. We were pleased to meet the ASL Keynote presenter,

DEAF CATHOLIC Jeannine Adkins from Kansas . Her speech inspired me the most about her family life with her 7 children. I often watch her on Youtube. Thank you Jeannine for coming here to PA. Irene Kane We really enjoyed the entire day.  Jeannine was a wonderful speaker. Her life experiences being shared was very inspirational. The closing was also beautiful.  Thanks so much for inviting us. Denise and Maria McGlinn The ASL participants also attended the workshop by Sister of Life, Sister Mary Elizabeth who spoke about Living Mercy: A Fruit of Union with Jesus. Jennifer Durkin and Nancy Sullivan were the ASL interpreters for this session and the voice interpreters for the Keynote presenter. All agreed they did a great job. The opening Mass with Archbishop Chaput and the closing prayer were very inspirational. Jeannine Adkins, the Deaf Keynote Speaker lead part of the closing prayer service, the Divine Mercy Chaplet. For all in attendance this was a perfect way to end the day in prayer together before Jesus, in the Blessed Sacrament. Hopefully in two years we will participate in another Women’s Conference with an ASL track. Any ideas or feedback is welcome as we plan for the next Catholic Women’s Conference. Save the Date January 14, 2017: All are invited to a Mass at the Cathedral at 11 AM on Saturday, January 14, 2017. During this annual mass for catechists, Sr. Kathleen Schipani and the Deaf Apostolate will be honored by receiving a special award given by Archbishop Chaput. Families and individuals who have benefited by the ministry of the Deaf Apostolate are invited to attend. Please RSVP at [email protected] . Mercy Life Valley View: Father Sean Loomis and the Deaf Apostolate volunteers who visit Mercy Life -Valley View Assistive Living at Elwyn will have Mass and a party for the residence at Valley View on the following evenings at 6:45 PM: December 15th; Wednesday March 1st which is Ash Wednesday and Tuesday, April 18th. Please save these dates and join us if you are able to attend. Contact the Deaf Apostolate if you wish to assist with the party that follows mass. NCOD Pastoral Week: This January 13-17, 2017 Father Sean Loomis will be attending the National Catholic Office for the Deaf Pastoral Week in Charlotte, NC. He will be joining pastoral workers from throughout the US and Canada for this week of workshops and networking. Topics of the conference include: Deaf Vocations, Youth Ministry, Bereavement Ministry and Funerals, as well as other topics related to Deaf Ministry. To learn more about NCOD go to www.ncod.org.

Feast of St. Francis DeSales, Jan 24, 2017: If you are available on a weekday and can join the Deaf Apostolate at Archbishop Ryan School for the Deaf (4251 L St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 at Holy Innocent Parish) please come for the ASL Mass with the students at 10 AM on January 24th to celebrate the feast of St. Francis de Sales, the patron of the Deaf; and on March 24th during Lent. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Spring Retreat Save the Date: Father Paul Zirimenya, chaplain of the St. Benedict Parish for the Deaf in San Francisco, will be here for a Deaf Adult retreat at Cranaleith Spirituality Center in Northeast Philadelphia. Visit www.cranaleith.org to see this lovely retreat center. Save the date: April 22nd and see the attached flyer. Rest in Peace: Rose Certo of Mercy Life Valley View died. Last month and her Mass of Christian burial was Nov. 16, 2016 at St. Eugene Church in Promos. Rose is the sister of Yolanda Certo. May Rose rest in peace. Mass with Archbishop Charles Chaput: The Annual Archdiocesan Eucharistic Liturgy Honoring the Gifts of Persons with Disabilities, The Deaf Community, Family, Friends, and Caregivers is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, 2017 at 10:30 AM at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul at 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. There will be a light reception immediately following. Look ahead, save the date and plan to attend. All are Welcome. DEAF APOSTOLATE 222 North 17th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-587-3913 voice /215-587-3561 fax 267-507-1215 video phone [email protected] www.DeafCatholicPhilly.org

Teen & Young Adult Coordinator

I gladly announce a winter event for the Deaf community. We currently are planning the event for Friday, January 4, 2017. Join us for snowboarding and skiing on over 30 trails where you can enjoy riding against or with groups. The event will be held at Camelback Mountain in Pocono Mountain. The cost varies depending on your preferences. The price for an adult lift ticket is $39 and $29 for child lift ticket (under 18 years). If you require equipment, the snowboard or ski rental is $30 and the helmet rental is $12. The deadline for registration is December 18, 2016. The flyer and forms will be posted on Deaf

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Apostolate’s Facebook page. Please visit us at www.facebook.com/DeafCatholicPhilly or visit www.deafcatholicphilly.org for the registration forms. Families and friends are welcome to come. If you need more information about this event, please contact me at [email protected] or call VP on 267-297-1977. We will inform you more about the future events on our Facebook page. It will be a great day if you can come. Please save the date and plan to attend. Also if you would like to be on my email list of Deaf teens and young adults, please email me.  Jordan Sanjaya [email protected]

ICDA News ICDA Meetings: The monthly ICDA meetings are on the first Sunday of each month following the 12:15 PM Deaf Community Mass at Our Lady of Ransom. There is lunch followed by a meeting. This January the first Sunday is New Year’s Day. There will be a 12:15 PM Deaf Community Mass on this holy day but no meeting. The ICDA meeting in January will be January 15th after the 11 AM interpreted Mass. All are welcome. ICDA Bank Day: Members of ICDA who attend meetings have the opportunity to win at Bank Day if they are present at the meetings. This is a way to honor all the attendees present at the monthly meetings. October 2nd the Bank Day amount was $5 with winner: I, #48 Rosie Yuch present; C, #150 Tatu Reene, not present; D, #106 Kathy Bucci, not present; A,#131 Kathy Leon, not present and for November 6th the Bank Day amount was $10 no winners present: I, #114- Joseph Dressler, not present: C,#36 William Prokopik, not present; D, #30 Joseph Motylinski Sr., not present and A, #117 Linda Fitzgerald not present. Proud Grandparents: Carol and Michael Lynch are thrilled to welcome a new baby granddaughter, Hadley into the world on September 9, 2016. Their son Michael Jr, daughter-in-law Roseanne and their 7 years old grandson, Sloan were blessed, grateful, jubilant and so happy to welcome Hadley into their family. ICDA Holiday Party: The Christmas Season began with a joyous Holiday Party on December 3, 2016 at the Bensalem Township Country Club in Bensalem, PA. Thank you to the committee for all their planning and to the 98 people who came to support this ICDA 65th Year Anniversary Fundraiser. A message from chair, Mike Lynch “I want to say thank you so much to everyone who

DEAF CATHOLIC came to ICDA Christmas Party on December 3rd. It was a great time. The foods was very delicious. The prizes were super. It was a lovely day. I will always be thankful for all that the ICDA committee has done to help prepare for the Christmas Party. Wish you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year”. Congratulations to the following winners: DOOR PRIZE:  Kenneth Branham ($25 gift card)      Hedda Hawk ($25 gift card) Jean Gershman ($20.00 cash)                                                                      Nelson Boyle ($25 gift card)                                            Carolyn Campbell ($20.00 cash)                                                Carmella Kelly ($20.00 cash)                                                  Larry Hampel ($25 gift card)                                                  Francis Butkovic ($25 gift card)                                              Phillip Butkovic ($25 gift card)  Mike Nelson ($25 gift card) Susan Venzie ($25 gift card) Lou Grant ($25 gift card) Linda Fitzgerald ($50.00 cash) Judy Schmitt ($25 gift card) Roemary Kahn ($25 gift card) Paul Ross ($25 gift card) Connie Huber ($10.00 cash)  Robert Smiler ($25 gift card)                                     CHINESE AUCTIONS: Carol Lynch (Gift Basket for Candles) Alan Venzie (Rachel Ray Cookbooks) Neil Boltz (Steam & Spray Floors) Diane Shields (Wine, Crackers, Cheese, Snacks, etc) Loretta Smeal (CorningWare) Don Essex ($100.00 cash with Big Lantern LED) Liz Fazzola (HP Office Jet Pro Printer) Ed Jenkins (Apple I-Pad Air 2 Wi-Fi 32GB)   Frankie McDermott (TV Sharp Smart 4K 43” Ultra HD) 50 / 50 CHANCES: Susan Walley ($100.00) Rose Chesney ($75.00) Nelson Boyle ($50.00) Jim Gillin ($50.00) Jeanette Boice ($50.00) Connie Huber ($20.00) June Goodwin (Vase Glass with Candle LED) Darlene Branham (Vase Glass with Candle LED) Judy Schmitt (Vase Glass with Candle LED)

Save the Date: Please join us to celebrate our ICDA’s 65th Year Anniversary Banquet on April 23, 2017. Father Paul Zirimenya, chaplain of the St. Benedict Parish for the Deaf in San Francisco, will celebrate Mass at Our Lady of Ransom and be the guest speaker at the banquet at Brookside Manor Restaurant. Mark on your calendars and please see the enclosed flyer. ICDA-US Summer Conference 2017: Before you make summer plans consider attending the ICDA-US Biennial Conference in St. Louis, MO this June 25-June 30, 2017. The theme is: Meet God in St. Louis: Birthplace of USA Deaf Catholic Ministry. The history of Deaf Ministry in the USA is fascinating, if you read Fr. Russo’s book Silent Prayer: A History of Ministry with the Deaf in Philadelphia (which is still available to purchase through Amazon) you will read about the connection between St. Louis and Philadelphia Deaf Ministry. To see the full conference schedule of workshops, social activities and events go to www.stlcds.org. We hope to see you in St. Louis!

De Sales Society DeSales News: Not much has happened on our end. We had our monthly Masses and Socials at St Stanislaus. On October 30th 2016, we attended another mass held at St. Teresa of Caluctta, Schwenksville, PA., where sacred artifacts from St Boniface are now in use at their new church. The old church St Boniface in Northern Liberties used to be a social hub where masses were said and socials held for deaf people. As the years went ahead, crime increased in the neighborhood during the late 80’s and 90’sand the Masses/Socials were shifted to a safer church with parking in NE Philadelphia. The Archdiocese sold St Boniface and a developer demolished it for luxury condos costing about 1 million dollars each.

ICDA Family Christmas Party: The annual ICDA Family Christmas Party was held on Sunday, December 18th. This year it was held at St. Anselm Parish Hall. We attended the Mass at 1:30 PM at St. Anselm Church located at 12670 Dunks Ferry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154. Those attending the party were asked to attend Mass and then went to the Party in the School Hall.

News from the Kanes: Jerry and Irene Kane had a nice Thanksgiving dinner at their son Dan’s house. They set up a long table with decorations from the living room to the dining room seating 18 people. After the dinner, the family played a game for entertainment.

Remember in Prayer: Please keep all our members in your prayers. Special prayers for the speedy recovery of Joe Birdsall and Jeff Fitzgerald both who have been in the hospital during this month.

On Saturday November 26th 2016, Jerry and Irene threw a surprise birthday party for their daughter Mary who celebrated her 50th birthday. The family took her to the Dubliner, a boat on the Delaware River which has an Irish Pub which was nestled on the river and located at New Hope, PA. Their

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daughter Mary flew home to California on Nov 28th. Christmas Blessings: We wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year blessed with good health for you and your families. Please feel free to attend our Masses on the fourth Sunday of each month at 11:45 pm in St. Stanislaus, Lansdale, PA. We hope to see you there. James K. Goodwin President/Editor of De Sales Society [email protected]

Delaware News Hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and Advent Season. Already at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church I have watched the three candle of beautiful Advent wreath get lighted each Sunday. Only one more Advent Sunday. I would like to share our plans for Masses that are interpreted for Christmas. As you know always, every Sunday we have interpreted masses at 9:15 am in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 345 Bear Christiana Rd (on Rt. 7 near Rt. 273), Bear, DE  19701. Christmas Eve mass, on Saturday, December 24th at 4:00 pm.  Remember, there are usually crowd and please be there at 3:30 pm to catch the seats on right side of front few pews that where the interpreters usually stand there..  We need head count to reserve the seats so please let me know. My text number is 302-897-3765. We talked about which prefer to have mass either on the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, New Years’ Eve, Saturday, December 31st at 5:00 pm OR New Years’ Day, Sunday, January 1st at 9:15 am.  Let us know which one you want and please text me. My text number is 302-897-3765. Come on, and join us as we experience the hope, peace and joy of worship for Jesus’ birth in the beautifully decorated church..  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to texr me. Thank you and hope that you all have a Merry Christmas and peace, good health and Happy New Year 2017!! Patty Hampel [email protected]

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Deaf Seniors: Hands of Christ

Our monthly gathering of the Deaf Community of all ages has been very enjoyable. Along with praying together, socializing and enjoying a great lunch, the group has made PB&J sandwiches for the homeless and also snack bags with personalized greetings for at risk youth in after school programs. Their Hands of Christ service activities have been greatly appreciated by Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese, a service providing nutritional food to the hungry throughout our region.

Archbishop Ryan School for the Deaf

Father Sean Loomis visits Archbishop Ryan School for the Deaf each month. Please join him on January 24, 2017 for 10 am Mass at the School Chapel as the students and staff celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis DeSales. Archbishop Ryan School is located on the campus of Holy Innocent Parish at 4251 L. Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124. All are welcome.

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Catholic Women’s Conference: October 29, 2016 The Deaf Track of the Catholic Women’s Conference was a huge success! Those who attended were inspired by the wonderful keynote presentations in ASL by Jeanine Adkins of Topeka, Kansas. Gathering with so many women who came together in a spirit of deep faith and love was very moving for all who attended.

Stand-Up for Life Dinner: November 20, 2016 Over 1300 people joined at the Sheraton in Center City for the Stand-Up for Life Dinner. The Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia honored Sister Kathleen for her work with the Deaf community and persons with disabilities.

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ICDA Christmas Party Planning Committee The hard working ICDA committee planed the Adult Holiday Party on December 3 and the Family Advent/Christmas Party on December 18, 2016.

ICDA Christmas Party: December 3, 2016 All enjoyed a great time. Thanks to the committee and co-chairs: Mike Lynch and Norman Smeal.

Eagles Game – December 10, 2016

Father Sean Loomis and Peter McLaughlin with Center, Jon Dorenbos #46 on the field before the Eagles played the Redskins.

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The Deaf Apostolate is selling Wawa “Shorti” Hoagie Coupons for $4.00 each (Retail cost is $4.19)

Do you have old used cell phones, pagers, smartphones or tablets?

These coupons can be redeemed at any Wawa Store. No expiration date!

For coupons, fill out the order form and send to: Deaf Apostolate, 222 North 17th Street, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Make Check payable to: Deaf Apostolate.

Please include a self addressed stamped envelope. Coupons will be sent to you.

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Philadelphia Chapter #8

International Catholic Deaf Association

65th ANNIVERSARY BANQUET on

Sunday, April 23, 2017 MASS AT 1:30 P.M. OUR LADY OF RANSOM CHURCH  6740 Roosevelt Boulevard (Route 1)  Philadelphia, PA  19149 

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CHRISTMAS INTERPRETED MASSES 2016

St. Anselm Church Philadelphia, PA 12670 Dunks Ferry Road Christmas Eve 4:00 PM

Our Lady of Ransom Church Philadelphia, PA Unruh Street and Roosevelt Boulevard Christmas Eve 4:00 PM Christmas Day 11 AM

St. Thomas of Villanova Rosemont, PA 1229 W. Lancaster Avenue Christmas Eve 4:00 PM

St. Pius X Church Broomall, PA 220 Lawrence Road Christmas Day 9:30 AM

St. John Chrysostom Wallingford, PA 615 S. Providence Road Christmas Eve 7:00 PM

St. Stanislaus Church Lansdale, PA 51 Lansdale Avenue Christmas Eve 4:00 PM Chrismas Day 9:00 AM

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Doylestown, PA 235 E. State Road Christmas Eve: 6:00 PM

St. Francis Assisi Church, Norristown, PA Marshall and Buttonwood Streets Christmas Eve 4:00 PM

Epiphany of Our Lord Church South Philadelphia, PA 11th and Jackson Street Christmas Day 11:00 AM

St. Ann Chapel Phoenixville, PA 604 S. Main Street
 Christmas Eve 5:00 PM

St. Denis Church Havertown, PA Eagle Road and St. Denis Lane Christmas Day: 11:30 AM

New Year’s Day, January 1, 2017 Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God Our Lady of Ransom Church Philadelphia, PA Unruh Street and Roosevelt Boulevard 12:15 PM Deaf Community Mass Check Sunday Interpreted Mass Schedule for interpreted Masses at www.deafcatholicphilly.org Please email Sr. Kathleen at [email protected] to be on the email distribution list.

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