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Our Lady Help of Christians Church Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
Parish Office: 732 East Main Street
Lykens, PA 17048 717-453-7895 FAX: 717-453-9426
Open: 9am-4pm Monday- Thursday
March 11, 2018
Website•www.catholiclykenswilliamstown.org Harrisburg Diocese Website • www.HbgDiocese.org
E-Mail • [email protected]
Rev. Michael Opoki, AJ • [email protected] • 717-453-7895 Deacon George Garber Jr • [email protected] • 717-362-3233 Parish Bookkeeper • Eileen Hoffman • 717-453-7895 • [email protected] Parish Secretary • Evelyn Donelson • 717-453-7895 • [email protected] CCD Coordinator • Nora Valovage • 717-453-8207 • [email protected] Parish Maintenance • Michael Orowski • 717-222-8535 OLHC Parish Council of Catholic Women • Deb Bush • 717-453-9984 SHJ Parish Council of Catholic Women • Rosemary Boyer • 717-647-4485 SHJ Sacristans • Sheila Sowers • 717-647-4963 & Noreen Gochenaur • 717-523-2180 SHJ Hershey Park Fundraiser • Anne Romberger • 717-647-9182 & Jean Daniel • 717-647-9837 Knights of Columbus • Thomas Vottero • 717-692-4935 Alcoholics Anonymous • Meet at OLHC Parish Hall • Sunday and Thursday @ 7 pm Meals on Wheels • [email protected] • Deb Hammaker • 717-780-6150
Matrimony: Couples contemplating marriage in the
Diocese of Harrisburg are to approach a Priest at least
nine to twelve months before the date on which they
plan to marry. No date may be finalized until the
priest establishes the couple’s freedom to marry and
determine their readiness for marriage.
Registration- New Parishioners are invited to visit
the Parish Office 9am - 4pm; Monday – Thursday
When moving or changing your phone number, please
notify the Parish Office.
The Sacrament of Baptism: 12:30: First Sunday of
the month Our Lady Help of Christians Church,
Lykens. 12:00: Third Sunday of the month Sacred
Heart of Jesus Church, Williamstown. Pre-baptismal
instructions must be completed in order to have your
child baptized. Call the parish office before planning
your child’s baptism.
The Sacrament of Penance:
Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens: Saturday 3-4 p.m. and Monday 7:45-8:15 a.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Williamstown: Wednesday 7:45- 8:15 a.m.
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:15 Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens. Sunday Morning Mass: 8:15- Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens. 10:45 -Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Williamstown. Weekday Mass: Please see the inside of the bulletin
Holy Day Mass: 11a.m.-Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens. 7p.m. -Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Williamstown.
Visitation of the Sick: Please notify the Rectory when a
member of the parish is in the hospital or if someone is
unable to attend Mass and wishes to receive Holy
Communion. Anyone going into the hospital for surgery
should contact the priest to receive the Anointing of the
Sick before surgery.
Most Loving God, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish and Our Lady Help of Christians Parish are composed of people
like me. I help make my parish what it is. It will be friendly, if I am. Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them. It
will do great work, if I work. It will make generous gifts to many causes, if I am a generous giver. It will bring
other people to love and serve You, if I invite and bring them. It will be a parish of loyalty and love, of
fearlessness and faith, and a parish with a noble spirit, if I, who know that I belong, am filled with these same
gifts. Therefore, with Your help, Gracious God, I shall dedicate myself to the task of being all of the things that
I want my parish to be. Amen.
Our Lady Help of Christians Church Lykens, PA
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Williamstown, PA
March 11, 2018 Saturday, March 10
4:15 pm @ O/L In memory of Sharon Vottero by James Donelson
Sunday, March 11 Fourth Sunday of Lent
8:15 am @ O/L For the Church – Her living & deceased members
10:45 am @ S/H In memory of Eugene Yanoscak by Michael Yanoscak
Monday, March 12
8:30 am @ O/L In memory of Al Doyle by Greg & Bea Kerwin
Tuesday, March 13
8:30 am @ S/H In memory of Mary Fetterhoff
by Paul, Anne Marie, Jared & Spencer Dimon
Wednesday, March 14
8:30 am @ S/H In memory of Betty Carr by Mel & Noreen Gochenaur
Thursday, March 15
No Mass No Mass
Friday, March 16
8:30 am @ O/L In memory of Jennifer Buggy by Kathy Dunlop
Saturday, March 17 Saint Patrick
4:15 pm @ O/L In memory of Elias & Mary Taizkun by Anonymous Donor
Sunday, March 18 Fifth Sunday of Lent
8:15 am @ O/L In memory of Joseph W. Jones by Rita Bordner
10:45 am @ S/H In memory of Justin Fetterhoff by the Sowers family
Our Lady Help of Christians Sanctuary Lamp burns:
In Loving Memory of Sister Mary Carlotta Yanoscak
Sacred Heart of Jesus Sanctuary Lamp burns: For the lonely & forgotten
MINISTERS OF THE LITURGICAL
CELEBRATIONS
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Saturday, March 17 @ 4:15 pm
Altar Servers – Allen Hand, Blake Bender,
Josselyn Collier
Lector – Noreen Gochenaur
Sunday, March 18 @ 8:15 am
Altar Servers – Rosie & Mickey Schiano,
Kiarah Barge
Lector – James Bower
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
Sunday, March 18 @ 10:45 am
Altar Servers – Randy Lark & Bryce Zilinski
Eucharistic Minister – Joan Snyder
Lector – Sheila Sowers
Winter Weather Mass Change
If Williams Valley School District is
delayed or canceled due to inclement
weather on Tues. or Wednesday, the
Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
will be canceled.
Offertory Collection
OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CHURCH:
March 4, 2018 Total $2,859.00
Offering for 2017: $2,394.48
Envelopes Returned - 88
SACRED HEART OF JESUS CHURCH:
March 4, 2018 Total $1,302.00
Offering for 2017:$1,564.10
Envelopes Returned - 54
SECOND COLLECTIONS:
March18: Catholic Relief Services
March 25: Debt
March 11, 2018
Please remember in your prayers
150th Anniversary of the Diocese of Harrisburg 1868 – March 3 – 2018
The Anniversary of our Diocese - Part II By Father Edward Quinlan
Pastoral care for Catholics settling in the original 13 colonies was first entrusted to Jesuit priests from England and later some from Germany. Parishes and missions were under the supervision of the Diocese of London as these were English colonies. With the end of the Revolutionary War and our official separation from England, as memorialized in the Treaty of Paris in 1783, the time was ripe for the formal foundation of the Church in our new country. Pope Pius VI in 1790 will create the Diocese of Baltimore and appointed Father John Carroll as the first bishop. The diocese included all of the United States at the time. The new diocese was estimated by Bishop Carroll to have 25,000 Catholics and he had 25 priests to serve them. The US population was about 4 million at that time.
The new country was open for business and by 1830 began to grow rapidly. Immigration was slow at first then significantly increased in the 1830’s. Many Germans were among those arriving in this wave. By 1845 large numbers of Irish were coming to the US to flee starvation in their native land. With succeeding decades the new arrivals were coming from central and southern Europe as well. This was significantly increasing the Catholic population in the country.
By 1808 Pope Pius VII creates Baltimore as an Archdiocese, dividing it to form the dioceses of Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Bardstown (Ky). Philadelphia at this time encompasses the whole state of Pennsylvania. Our central Pennsylvania homeland is part of this early diocese, and we are blessed to be able to account as one of our bishops, Saint John Neumann. By way of note, his relics are encased in our main altar. In time, the state will see other dioceses created from the western counties, Pittsburgh (1843) and Erie (1853).
On March 3, 1868 Pope Pius IX will direct that the dioceses of Scranton and Harrisburg be created from the territory of Philadelphia. A young priest, assigned as the rector of the minor seminary in Philadelphia, will be appointed as the first Bishop of Harrisburg, Father Jeremiah Shanahan.
Almonzo Andrea Bixler Louise Boyer Joan Carl John Ciaja Judy Dietrich Jeff Dietrich Nolan Dietrich Joyce Dolan Brenda Garber Deacon George Garber, Jr. Carol Gochenaur Margaret Greene Lewis Guiliani Anna Hain Marie Hansrote
Theresa Hassinger Dan Heisley Dorothy Hrinda Clarence Hoffman Dale Hoffman Mina Horan Janice Hugar Marie Kasper Richard Klinger Shelly Klinger Vicki Klinger Evelyn Koppenhaver Mary Jane Koppenhaver Donnie Laing Peter Kowalchuk Henry Larsen
Donald Machamer Rosemary Mahoney Hazel Menchinsky Agnes Moss Larry Muggio, Jr. Larry Muggio, Sr. Tom Nestor Kyle Pekera Jeff Pendal Joseph Picolla Michelle Porter Elizabeth Rowe Devin Pulaski Henry Reinseurrow Charlie Rodichok William Sedesse Margaret Shadle
Floyd Shutt Pat Shutt Joan Snyder Donna Spotts Mary Catherine Stakem Tom Stine
Anna Trawitz Robert Ulrich, Sr. Mary Underkoffler Steve Welker Lois Welsh Priscilla Wrubel Margaret Yuslum Bob Zerby
March 11, 2018
Food Pantry Needs
We are collecting Bath Soap in March. Please put your donations in the collection box located in the church
or drop off at the Parish office.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
Come Pray with Us Every Thursday 7 pm, the Rosary and Litany
of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be prayed at
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.
Stations of the Cross Our Lady Help of Christians Church @ 7pm Friday March 16, 2018
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church @ 7pm Friday March 23, 2018
This Week in our Parishes:
Monday March 12:
7- 8:30 pm - RCIA
OLHC Parish Hall
Tuesday March 13:
6:30 pm- First Holy Communion Parents
Meeting in OLHC Parish Hall
Thursday March 15:
7 pm – Rosary and Litany of the Blessed
Virgin Mary: SHJ Church
Friday March 16:
4pm-7pm - Fish Fry
OLHC Parish Hall
7pm – Stations of the Cross
OLHC Church
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Through the eyes of faith
Reading I 2 Chronicles 36:14-17, 19-23
(dissolution of Judah)
Reading II Ephesians 2:4-10
(generosity of God’s plan)
Gospel John 3:14-21
(Jesus’ teaching to Nicodemus)
Key Passage Jesus said to Nicodemus,
“Indeed, God did not send the Son into the
world to condemn the world, but in order
that the world might be saved through him.”
(John 3:17)
Adult - Do you see the world as basically evil,
or as good? What difference does this make
in the way you live?
Child - Where do you see goodness in God’s
world?
Baked Goods for Fish Fry Anyone baking for the fish fry can drop off
baked goods in the hall on Thursday morning
or after 1:00 on Friday. If the hall is not
open when you come, please leave your
donation in the parish office or on the back
porch of the rectory.
March 11, 2018
Welcome!
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults
When: Monday, March 12, 2018 Where: Parish Hall: OLHC Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Topics: The Virtues Faith; Hope; Love
Join us as we deepen our understanding of the Catholic Faith!
RCIA- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is
the process by which adults are introduced to
the Catholic beliefs and practices and may become members of the Catholic Church. It consists of classes that are held once a week
for one and half hours, and runs from September to Easter.
If you or someone you know wishes to join the Catholic Church or would simply like some information, or even to deepen your
understanding of the Church, please call the parish office at (717) 453-7895.
First Holy Communion Parent Meeting A meeting is scheduled for all parents of
children preparing to receive their First Holy Communion in April. It will be held on Tuesday, March 13th, at 6:30 pm in Our
Lady’s parish hall. At least one parent per family is required to attend.
Father Mike O’Neill Council # 2486 (Lykens) is initiating a Scholarship Program for senior students participating and attending
the following local Catholic Churches: Our Lady Help of Christians (Lykens)
Sacred Heart of Jesus (Williamstown) Queen of Peace (Millersburg) Selection of the winner(s) will be based on
specific criteria and an essay will be required. Details of the eligibility, criteria,
and the amount of the award(s) will be indicated in future Church Bulletins. If interested, please call the Parish Office (717)
453- 7895.
Knights of Columbus News
Our monthly meeting for March will be on
Wednesday, March 21 at 7:30 PM at the Knights Home.
The Knights of Columbus are always looking for Catholic gentlemen who wish to support their church and community.
If you are interested in learning more
about the Knights of Columbus, please contact Thomas Vottero at 717-692-
4935
Anyone interested in volunteering as a
greeter, lector or altar server
should call the Parish office
(717) 453-7985
Love Made Visible 2018 Bishop’s Annual Lenten Appeal:
I again stand in front of each of you to thank
you for your generosity to the Bishop’s
Annual Lenten Appeal. Our Lady Help of
Christians Church has already raised $8,725
toward our goal of $20,600. Sacred Heart
of Jesus Church has already raised $4,390
towards our goal of $9,200. By doing our
part to give generously to those who are in
need and are suffering, we continue to share
Christ’s love by supporting the mission of the
Church through this year’s Appeal.
REMINDER: EVERY DOLLAR THAT WE
EXCEED OUR GOAL IS REFUNDED TO
OUR PARISH, UNRESTRICETED.
March 11, 2018
Hershey Park discount tickets are available to
order at the parish office. These tickets are
valid any public day during the regular 2018
season. Cost for the tickets is as follows:
ALL ages (3+) $34.85
Prepaid Meal Ticket $11.99
Snack Voucher $3.25
Prepaid Parking Pass $7.50
Order forms are available at the entrance
doors at both Our Lady’s and Sacred Heart
Churches. You can place your order form
along with your money in an envelope and
drop it in the collection basket or leave it at
the parish office. All orders are due by
April 23rd and must be paid for in
advance. Tickets will be delivered by May
25th. If you have any questions, please
contact Nora at the parish office, (717) 453-
7895.
The Harrisburg Diocesan Council of
Catholic Women is offering a $1,000
scholarship to a Catholic Senior Girl for her
freshman year at an accredited college,
university, or trade school. Applicants must
be sponsored by a Mother or
Grandmother/Guardian who is a member of a
Parish Council of Catholic Women, is a
resident of the Harrisburg Diocese, and must
meet all conditions established by the
Scholarship committee. Anyone interested in
applying should contact your Parish CCW
President for an application or Joyce Scott,
Scholarship Chair, 717-737-0927 or email
to: [email protected].
The application deadline is May 1, 2018.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Join the prayer shawl ministry on
Wednesday February 21 @ 7pm in OLHC
Parish Hall. All are welcome to crochet or knit
a prayer shawl regardless of skill level. All
donations are gratefully accepted.
Sat. 04/07/18 5-10 HERSHEYPARK
Sat. 04/14/18 4:30- 9:30 GIANT CENTER
Sat. 04/14/18 5-10 HERSHEYPARK
Sun. 04/15/18 2:30-7:30 GIANT CENTER
Sun. 04/22/18 11:15- 4:15 HERSHEYPARK
Fri. 04/27/18 11:30- 4:30 HERSHEYPARK
Fri. 04/27/18 4- 9 HERSHEYPARK
Sat. 04/28/18 11:15- 4:15 HERSHEYPARK
Sat. 04/28/18 5:30- 10:30 HERSHEYPARK
Sun. 04/29/18 4-9 HERSHEYPARK
Please call Anne Romberger (647-9182) or Jean Daniel (647-9837) if you are interested
in volunteering.
St. Patrick’s Breastplate Christ be with me, Christ within me Christ behind me, Christ before me Christ beside me, Christ to win me Christ to comfort me and restore me. Christ beneath me, Christ above me Christ in quiet, Christ in danger Christ in hearts of all that love me Christ in mouth of friend or stranger.
March 11, 2018
Good Time Seniors of Williamstown, PA invite
you to join them on a bus trip to see “Jesus”
at the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster,
April 5, 2018. Tickets are $84 and can be
purchased through Bonnie (717) 647- 4893
or Margaret (717) 461-1785.
Deadline to order is March 16, 2018.
MARRIAGE ANNULMENTS
The Tribunal of the Diocese of Harrisburg will
be giving 2 presentations within the diocese
concerning marriage, divorce and annulment
according to Church teaching. These
presentations will be helpful for divorced
Catholics, those divorced who wish to marry
Catholics, those parish leaders involved in
the RCIA process and any others who may
have a vested interest because of family or
friends.
March 12 - St. Joseph Parish, York, 7 pm
March 19 - Cardinal Keeler Center,
Harrisburg, 7 pm.
No prior registration is required. For further
information, please call 717-657-4804 X 304
or email: [email protected]
"The New Evangelization in the Digital
Age" is the topic for the Theology on Tap
on Tuesday, March 13 at The First Post,
3691 E. Market St., York, PA. The
evening begins with a 7:00 pm Happy
Hour, 7:30 pm presentation, followed by
Q& A. The presenter will be Maria Mitchell,
the producer of Ascension Presents as well as
the host of her own show, Caffeinated
Conversations. Theology on Tap is a Young
Adult Ministry and Evangelization outreach of
the Diocese of Harrisburg. All young adults,
(20's and 30's) single, married, Catholic or
not, are invited to attend the events. Visit
Facebook.com/YorkTheology for more info.
9th Annual Ladies Night Out- Northern
Dauphin County Health & Wellness Event
Friday March 16, 2018. 6-10pm at the
Wiconisco Fire House, 110 Arch Street,
Wiconisco. We will be collecting Lady
Hygiene Products for those in need! Special
visit from Kiss Impersonator; Big Hair
contest & Best 80’s female rock star look-
alike contest. Food Vendors and more.
Blood Drive 3-7 pm (Females who give blood
will receive a VIP pass for early entry to the
Ladies Night Out event).
From February 16th to March 23rd
Our Lady Help of Christians
Parish Hall 732 Main Street, Lykens
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Eat in or Take out
Call 717-453-9931 to order
Available dinners are:
Fried fish (2 pieces) - $10.00
Baked fish (2 pieces) - $10.00
Shrimp (6 pieces) - $10.00
Crab Cake (2) - $11.00
Combo Meal (haddock, crab cake, shrimp) - $11.00
All dinners include French Fries or Baked Potato, Cole Slaw or Applesauce,
Dinner Roll & Dessert
Fish Sandwich - $4.50
Crab Cake Sandwich - $4.50
French Fries or Baked Potato - $2.00
Coffee, Tea, Soda, Water - $1.00
