For parishioners, our brothers and our sisters, with disabilities "Now you together are Christ's Body; but each of you is a different part of it.'' (1 Cor. 12:27) 1. Vital part of our parish life. 2. Sacraments for the Homebound. 3. Visits to the Homebound. 4. Renee Bondi's testimony in church 5 Contact us.
Renee Bondi
Renee Bondi's testimony about God's care
With beautiful songs and personal testimony, Renee Bondi offered a truly inspired evening on March 8, 1999 at St. Francis of Assisi Church with the cooperation of First Presbyterian Church of Springfield.
Renee, who lives in California, became quadriplegic after injuring her spine in a freak fall. She was engaged and was teaching singing. With the help of her fiance, who is now her husband, she struggled back. And she saw God's hand in each step along the way. She is now a mother.
"One of the most difficult things after a tragedy is to know when to move on," Renee said. "It certainly is normal to be sad and angry, but how long you stay there can become a problem."
Renee has come to understand that there are no coincidences in life, only God-incidences. No matter what happens, God is in charge and is able to bring good from whatever happens, fo r ourselves and for others.
Renee witnessed this again and again. Her fiance "just happened" to be relocated in his job and was able to feed her every day.
She saw God's kind hand especially in the love of her husband and the birth of their son. Her singing voice even returned better than ever.
Parish Priority
It is a parish priority to include all parishioners who have diabilities into parish life. To this end you will find:
- 'No steps' access entrance for wheelchairs (side entrance near sacristy).
- Assistive Listening System (obtained from sacristy).
- Places for wheelchairs and pews for those with special needs in church.
The Eucharist is brought to homes by the priests, the deacons and Eucharistic ministers.
To arrange these regulars visits, just call 610 543-1077 or click here to e-mail us.
Mass in Sign Language is held on the Second Sunday at 10 A.M. at St. Charles Church, Burmont Road and Dennison St., Drexel Hill.
Mass interpreted in ASL is held every Sunday at 10.30 A.M.
at St. Pius X, 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall.
Visits to the Homebound
If you would like another parishioner to visit you -- briefly or longer -- please contact the rectory at 610 543-1077 or e-mail.
Contact us
If there is any special pastoral need that you or a friend or relative may have, please call the rectory 610 543-1077 or contact us by e-mail.