Charlie Reckner has been the Administrator of the EM program for many years and has decided to turn over this ministry but continue as an Extraordinary Minister.  We all thank him for his service.

Here is his Notice:

I have been the Administrator for the Catholic Extraordinary Minister (EM) Program at Ann’s Choice since 2016. A brief summary of my tenure is in order. I joined the Catholic Council in 2014 when I initially came to Ann’s Choice. At that time Bob Klimek was Chairman of the Council. In 2015, Bob requested I become an EM and also assume responsibility for administrating the entire EM Program. I was trained by Father Angelo Citino who was  Pastor of Nativity of our Lord Parish at that time. Father Joseph Watson succeeded Father Citino as Pastor in September, 2016. John McSorley succeeded Bob Klimek as Chairman of the Catholic Council in 2022.

The primary functions of the Extraordinary Minister Program includes the following:
    1. Seek and train voluntary resident EM candidates,
    2. Prepare Communion Service Schedules for the Independent Living and Continuing Care Communities,
    3. Attend every Sunday Mass and obtain consecrated Communion hosts at Nativity of Our Lord Church,
    4. Conduct Sunday Communion Services in the Village, Liberty, Keystone and Continuing Care venues.
    5. Provide resident apartment visits after the Services when required.
A staff of 18 EM’s is maintained to support the program. Each Sunday, 5 EM’s distribute an average of 130 hosts to Catholic residents.

This brings me to the primary purpose of this email. It is time for me to pass the reins to a new Administrator. I am pleased to advise a current EM has accepted the challenge. Kathy O’Connor has stepped forward at a time when volunteering seems to be very unpopular. I am extremely grateful for Kathy’s enthusiasm to continue this most important program for our Catholic residents. Please join me in wishing her well in this new endeavor. I also wish to extend my gratitude to everyone who has supported the program with particular thanks to John McSorley, our Catholic Council Chairman. Kathy will assume the Administrator duties immediately and I will continue my EM participation going forward.

Thank You,
Charlie Reckner   
 

The Catholic Rosary will be available on the Chapel channel at 7:30 AM and 11 AM. Everyday of the week.

Bus Schedule to Nativity of our Lord Parish

Every Sunday

9:30  Village Clubhouse

9:35  Liberty

9:40  Keystone

$5.00 fee to ride the bus.

To watch the video pertaining to the upcoming presentation of Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, click here.

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Ongoing Activities

Rosary Group and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy-Wednesdays,

11:15 AM, VC Music Room.

Bereavement Support Group - Fourth Friday of each month,

2 - 3 PM, LC Resident Life Parlor.

Information: Jim Sutton, 215-443-3831

Morning Prayer in the Catholic Tradition, Monday through Friday, 9 AM, Chapel (15-minute session).

CATHOLIC MASS, second Wednesday of each month,

1:30 PM, in the Chapel.

Rosary is said before Mass.

Social hour with refreshments follows in the outer vestibule.

Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers and greeters are needed for Wednesday Mass.

Every Sunday, Catholic Eucharist at 11:30 AM EMs will distribute Communion at the VC Music Room, LC Club Room, KC Music Room and Rose Gardens in the Garden Room.

Prayer Chain - For spiritual help and thanksgiving through prayer. Call to be placed on the prayer chain: Doris Fina or Ruth Yates.

Single, Catholic - Here’s a chance to meet for lunch every Wednesday, Fireside Lounge in VC, at noon and then lunch at Banners. Anna Marie Monaghan

Your Catholic Council meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 11:00 AM. All are invited.

To help you to pray the rosary at any time, copy one of the links below and paste it in your browser.

Kristin’s Crosses Rosary Prayers Sorrowful

https://youtu.be/Zjl3xQTUUV8

Kristin’s Crosses Rosary Prayers Luminous

https://youtu.be/6wYgnr0gGaE

Kristin’s Crosses Rosary Prayers Joyful

https://youtu.be/o4fGG5x9-sQ

Kristin’s Crosses Rosary Prayers Glorious

https://youtu.be/J78c66KfZ9Y

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To get a copy of the Catholic newsletter in your cubby each month, contact Pastoral Ministries.

John McSorley - Chairman

Marian Gallagher - Vice Chair

Joyce Raczko - Secretary

Bill Raczko- Treasurer

Marie Bonner

Maria Burlein

Judy Coyle

Charlie Reckner

Caroline Chambers

Fran Calahan

Barbara Masonis

Linda Kachula

Judy McSorley - Liturgist

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