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Parish Staff, Ministry Directory, and Contact Information
Parish Staff & Mailing AddressParish Mailing Address420 Holland Street, Shillington, PA 19607PastorRev. Richard Clement: 610.777.1365DeaconDeacon F. Joseph Lombardo: 610.777.1697Principal of La Salle AcademyMr. Stephen Mickulik: 610.777.7392Parish SecretaryBernadette Yohn: 610.777.1697Parish Communications CoordinatorSarah Capato: 610.850.4978Director of Religious EducationBernadette Yohn: 610.777.1697
Comprehensive Catholic EducationLa Salle Academy: Preschool, Pre Kindergarten, K-8th GradeMr. Stephen Mickulik, Principal: 610.777.7392Berks Catholic High School: 9th-12th GradeMr. Tony Balistrere, Principal: 610.374.8361Parish Religious Education Program: 1st-8th GradeMrs. Bernadette Yohn, DRE: 610.777.1697RCIA: Age 18+Mrs. Bernadette Yohn, DRE: 610.777.1697
Scheduling Use of Parish FacilitiesFor those interested in using the Father Lyons room for a meeting or special event, please contact the Parish Office at 610.777.1697
WorshipEucharistic AdorationFirst Fridays of each month from 8:30AM-12:00PMAltar ServersStudents from Grade 4 to Seniors in High SchoolContact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697Adult Funeral ServersContact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Sunday’s at 10:30AM Mass, between September and May Contact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697Eucharistic MinistersContact: Lorna Pfeiffenberger at 610.777.4822LectorsContact: Deacon Joe Lombardo at 610.777.2542Ministers of HospitalityContact: Deacon Joe Lombardo at 610.777.2542Liturgical Music Contact: Christopher Hoster at 610.334.1188CantorsContact: Christopher Hoster at 610.334.1188Baptismal PrepContact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697Baptismal BibsContact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697SacristansContact: Elaine Strick at 610.856.7264Youth GroupContact: Ashlee Hess at 610.944.4862
Outreach & Parish MinistriesCulture of LifeContact: Bob Peters at 610.775.8965Bereavement MinistryContact: Roseann Kumor at 610.775.7431Justice in Action MinistryContact: Arlene Seeber at 484.794.8027Breaking Bread Social CommitteeContact: Lois Lombardo at 610.777.2542Prayer Shawl MinistryContact: Elaine Strick at 484.824.1577Nursing Home Visitors for Rosary & MassContact: Billie & Mike Resch at 610.775.3927Food Pantry / Emergency MealsContact: Lois Carrier at 610.777.6947Advocacy for Persons with DisabilitiesContact: Kathleen Roche at 610.777.4792Parish Nurse MinistryContact: Sharon Shingler at 610.775.9998St. Paul Street EvangelizationContact: Gina Aldi at 484.769.5346Divorce MinistryContact: Deb Seidl at 610.763.6528
Spiritual GrowthRCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)Contact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697Adult Education (Seasonal)Contact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697Faith Sharing for WomenContact: Arlene Seeber at 484.794.8027Parish Prayer LineContact: Judy Peters at 610.775.8965Charismatic Prayer GroupContact: Amelia “Midge” Biancone at 610.777.2215
OrganizationsPrime TimersContact: Nick Bentz at 610.777.8864Boy ScoutsContact: Dan Giesen at 610.777.4387Girl ScoutsContact: Britt Kobularcik at 484.256.1782 Daisy: Grade K-1, Brownies: Grade 2/3, Juniors: Grade 4/5Cub ScoutsContact: Mitzi Ziolkowski at 610.856.0708Knights of Columbus Contact: Bill Griffith at 484.797.0669Altar SocietyContact: Carol Bensing at 610.777.9360Men’s Recreational Basketball ClubContact: Russ Baver at 610.507.0627CYO (Christian Youth Organization)Contact: Rock Witmer at 610.775.2176Parish GardenersContact: Chris Hofmann at 610.777.2523
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St. John Baptist de la Salle SEPTEMBER 3RD 2017 www.stjohnsfamilyoffaith.com Twenty- second Sunday in ordinary time
Away from home? Find a Mass wherever you are at www.masstimes.org
Upcoming Events Monday, Sept. 4 Labor Day – Parish Office is closed (will reopen on 9/5) La Salle Academy Closed (classes resume 9/5) Tuesday, Sept. 5 12:00 pm Prime Timer’s General Mtg. 7:30 pm Charismatic Group Thursday, Sept. 7 6:45 pm La Salle Academy – Back to School
Night Friday, Sept. 8 6:00 pm Choir rehearsal Sunday, Sept. 10 12:00 pm Parish Picnic
Please direct all bulletin and website inquiries to the Parish Communications Coordinator, Sarah Capato at 610.850.4978 or [email protected].
Bulletin submissions are due Thursday, ten days prior to the Sunday of publication.
St. John Baptist de la Salle Family of Faith
Weekly Stewardship SUNDAY 8/20: $ 9,546.69
Todays Readings First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 The Lord wants all people to love and honor his name. He says that those who honor him by obeying all of his laws will be “made joyful in my house of prayer.” Second Reading: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Paul describes his hopes that his fellow Jews will follow the example of the Gentiles he has been preaching to. He claims that just as God has mercy for their disobedience, he wishes to show mercy to the Jews as well. Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 A Canaanite woman begged Jesus to help her daughter, who was being plagued by a demon. Jesus at first refused her and said that “My mission is only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” The woman was so persistent that Jesus said she had great faith and then he healed her daughter.
Sanctuary Candle for the week of Sept. 3-9: In loving memory of Jerry Keyek (requested by
Bernadine Keyek)
Altar Wine for the month of August: In loving Memory of Joseph Bocian (requested by
Eleanore Bocian)
Altar Bread & Wine for the month of September: In loving memory of Ruth Kostival (requested by
her family)
Mass Intentions for the Week MONDAY, SEPT. 4 - Weekday 9:00 a.m. Special Intention TUESDAY, SEPT. 5 – St. Teresa of Calcutta 7:00 p.m. Theresa Giglio WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6 - Weekday 8:00 a.m. Helen Lucas THURSDAY, SEPT. 7 – Weekday 7:00 p.m. Clerv Artz FRIDAY, SEPT. 8 – Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 a.m. Samuel Krick, Jr. TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SATURDAY, SEPT. 9 4:00 p.m. Walter Singley SUNDAY, SEPT. 10 8:30 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Betty Krick
Upcoming Liturgical Ministers SATURDAY, SEPT. 9 - 4.00PM Lector: Bernadette Yohn Cantor: TBA Servers: Molly Yohn, Rosie Makosch, Luke Bennethum EM: K.R.Stuber, M/R.Favinger, S/T.Yoder, K.Becker, ME. Symanski SUNDAY, SEPT. 10 - 8:30AM Lector: Cindy Trygar Cantor: TBA Servers: Ben & Matt Mulholland, Mark Stone SUNDAY, SEPT.10 - 10:30AM Lector: Tom Cuba Cantor: TBA Servers: Arianna Monserrate, Lauren & Paige Hagan EM: N.Faust, N.O’Leary, L.Asgari, D.Berletic,A.Krick, J.Hutchko, V.Sottosanti, MB.Kakos
Mass for this coming Monday is at 9 AM (not 8 AM)
There will be a Protecting God’s Children Workshop held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 in the Fr. Lyons Room. The Workshop begins promptly at 9 AM and end at 12 Noon. This Workshop is for adults (18 and over) who will be volunteering either in the parish, school, CYO, youth groups, etc. Please call Bernadette at 610.777.1697 to register.
The Mass Intention Book for 2018 is now open. Parish Office hours are
Monday-Friday, 9 am-4 pm.
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We invite all 8th-12th graders to attend our next meeting! It will be held in the Father Lyons
Room on September 17th from 6:15-7:45. We hope to see you there for a fun night!
The Parish Nurses Ministry will be taking blood pressure screenings after all Masses, next weekend, Sept. 2/3 in the Father Lyons Room.
Parish Happenings
PRIME TIMERS NEWS (NEW STARTING TIME IS NOON)
Our first General Meeting of the 2017-2018 Season will be held in the Fr. Lyons Room on Tuesday, September, 5th at NOON (Please note the NEW starting time). Please remember to bring your $5 Membership Fee, which is good from September 2017 through August 2018. Come join in the fun as we celebrate Everybody’s Birthday Party” . We are looking forward to seeing you there… AT NOON TIME!! For more information, please call Judy Peters at 610.775.8965 SAVE THE DATES: COMMUNION BREAKFAST AT THE CROWNE PLAZA on October 1st. $20, reserve by September 15th to Mary Stadelmeyer at 484.955.9492 HOLLYWOOD CASINO bus trip on November 15th. $25, respond to Mary Stadelmeyer at 484.955.9492 by October 15
CONFIRMATION NEWS: PARENTS/GUARDIANS of students who will be Confirmed this Fall. We have been notified by the Bishop’s Office that Confirmation will take place on October 10, 2017 @ 4:30 pm at St. Benedict’s parish. Please mark your calendars for this date
Religious Education News: Class listings for our students for 2017-2018 Religious Education Program can be found in the Fr. Lyons Room the weekends of Sept. 2/3 & 9/10. If your child is not on the listing they are not registered. There will be NO registrations taken on the first night of class. Our first night of class for Levels 1-7 will be Sept. 17, 2017. Level 8 students are to report on Sept. 24 to the Cafeteria. All classes begin at 6:30 pm and end at 7:45 pm. There is a parent meeting the first night of class at 6:45 pm in the school cafeteria. It is important that at least one parent attend. If you have any questions, please call Bernadette at the Parish Office, 610.777.1697 or email at [email protected].
RCIA ("Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.) Is a process in which people explore the possibility of joining the Catholic Christian Community. This process consists
of informal instruction, prayer, and sharing in a community setting that leads to full membership in the Catholic
Church. An invitation is extended to... • Those who are unbaptized • Those baptized in the Catholic Church who have not received the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation • Those baptized in another Christian Church who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church. For more information please contact Bernadette at 610.777.1697 at the Parish Office or email: [email protected]
Swing Fore the Saints 7th Annual Golf Outing-Friday, September 15 at Golden Oaks Golf Club, 8:00 AM & 1:00 PM shotgun starts/4-person
scramble $125 per golfer includes greens fees, cart, prizes, scoring & buffet lunch or dinner. Sponsorships starting at $100. Join alumni, parents and friends of Berks Catholic for this fun event. Pre-registration is required. For more information, to register or for a sponsorship packet, please contact Betsy Woytovich at 610.374.8361 ext 231 or [email protected].
VICTIM ASSISTANCE INFORMATION Victim Assistance Coordinator-Ms. Wendy Krisak, M.A., NCC, LPC can be reached at her direct line 1.800.9209, fax 484.664.7794 or email [email protected]. Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinatior- Sr. Meg Cole: 610.332.0442 ext. 19 Fax: 610.332.0444 or email [email protected]
Please join LaSalle Academy CYO at Victor Emmanuel’s Wednesday, September 27, 2017 4:30pm-7:00pm. $10 donation includes salad, spaghetti & two meatballs, bread & butter Beverages and desserts available and pizza available for $1.25 a slice *DINE IN OR TAKE
Religious Education News: Our first night of class for Levels 1-7 will be Sept. 17, 2017. Level 8 students are to report on Sept. 24 to the Cafeteria. All classes begin at 6:30 pm and end at 7:45 pm. Class listings will be posted in the Fr. Lyons Room the weekends of Sept. 2 & 3; 9 & 10. If you child’s name is not on the list they are not registered. There will be NO registrations taken the first night of class for either returning or new students.
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KIDS CORNER
YOU ARE NOT ALONE If a Prenatal Diagnosis identifies a possible disability…You are not alone. There is help. The Diocese of Allentown has a network of concerned parents and professionals who have experienced or worked closely with issues surrounding a poor prenatal diagnosis. For support, contact: Sr. Janice Marie Johnson at 610.289.8900x42 or [email protected]
PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Due to the interest in this wonderful pilgrimage, Sacred Heart has been able to secure additional seats for this trip. Come and join Sacred Heart Parish on our centennial pilgrimage to the Shrines of France – Lourdes, Ars, Paray Le Monial, Nevers, Lisieux and Parish with Msgr. DeSantis as the Spiritual Director. We depart Newark on September 19th and return on September 28th 2017. Price is $3,399 based on double occupancy. For more information please contact Lucille Ferarra at Regina Tours 1-800-CATHOLIC (228-4654) ext. 208 or [email protected]. We’re inviting you to join us!
The Annual Diocesan Anniversary Mass Celebration will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, 1875 West Turner St., Allentown, PA 18104 at 3:00 PM. We cordially invite couples celebrating five, twenty-five, forty, fifty, sixty or sixty plus years of marriage to this special event. Please register online at www.allentowndiocese.org/anniversarymass or refer to the A.D. Times for a registration form or request a form through email at [email protected] or by calling 610.289.8900 ext. 2028. The form must be completed and returned to the Office of Marriage & Natural Family Planning, 2121 Madison Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18017. The deadline for registration is September 8.
GUIDELINES FOR THOSE WHO ARE HOSPITAL BOUND:
• If you are scheduled for a hospital visit and know in advance, please see Father Rich before or after mass and he will anoint you
Our Lady's Missionaries of the Eucharist Invite You To: Fatima Evening, September 13 from 6-8 PM. Father Harry McCreedy will lead the September 13th Fatima Evening of Prayer for Peace and the Protection of the World at Our Lady’s Missionaries of the Eucharist in Birdsboro, PA. For the past 21 years, Father McCreedy has led Candlelight Rosary Devotions to Our Lady of Fatima at his parish on the anniversary of Our Lady’s sixth and final apparition to Saint Jacinta, Saint Francisco, and Blessed Lucia. He is a prominent Fatima pilgrimage guide due to his special devotion to Our Lady of Fatima. This event includes Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Praying the Rosary, an Act of Consecration of Our Nation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Eucharistic Benediction, and the Holy Sacrifice of Mass. To register for Fatima Evening contact: Our Lady’s Missionaries of the Eucharist, 640 E. Main St., Birdsboro, PA 19508, [email protected] or 610.582.3333
Life Memorial on the hill between the two parking lots There is a growing number of Catholic Parishes that have erected memorials / monument stones, commemorating all the children who
have died because of abortion. While I find this a noble thing to do, I must admit, they leave me little puzzled. There is more to the sins against life than abortion.
While not wanting to make light of the abortion problem, the sins against life are
not just about that one issue. That understanding is very myopic. We need to look at the whole of history, to see the bigger picture, and not just one kind of sin endemic to our modern times. The sins against life include the sins of war, slavery, genocide, ethnic cleansing, child abuse, elderly abuse, prejudice of race, creed and sex. There are the sins of domestic violence, pornography, human trafficking, euthanasia, the death penalty, the numerous addictions that enslave people, along with our failure to be good stewards for the gifts of the earth – ranks high in humanity’s sins against life - to name but a few. These sins against life are as old as history itself, they far out number the sins of abortion, and they are just as deadly to humanity and our relationship with God. My reason for having the crucifix as the focus of this memorial for life, and not the usual image of Mary holding the child Jesus, is also a theological one. Jesus Christ is Life. In rejecting and murdering him, we tried to destroyed life itself and it’s author. And yet, his love for us is so fierce, in spite of us rejecting his love and murdering him, he holds out to us a promise of a new beginning. Because of his loving forgiveness, he restores life to us in full by his death and resurrection. Hence the prayer stone…
FATHER FORGIVE US
FOR THE SINS AGAINST LIFE
I want to thank our Parish Knights of Columbus for their generosity in donating the prayer stone at the foot of the crucifix. Thanks also to the Knights for their donation in getting several problems with concrete around the church property fixed, making it safer for all and for calking the pavements making them water proof and preventing problems in the future. I also want to thank John Jackson for all his days of hard work in getting the sight for the memorial prepared and for making the foundations for the crucifix and prayer stone as well as the placement of the shrine itself. Thanks too, to Tim Yoder for your help in getting the shrine put in place. With prayerful wishes and thanks to all,
Fr. Rich
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In prior weeks, we provided information on the 1st Degree of the Order, Charity; the 2nd Degree of the Order – Unity: the 3rd Degree – Fraternity and the 4th Degree – Patriotism. This week we will cover the topic of The Color
Corps Since the establishment of the Patriotic Degree in 1900, the Color Corps have provided honor guards for religious and civic functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus. They are distinguishable by their official regalia of tuxedos, capes, chapeaux, and swords. The Color Corps of the Knights of Columbus are the uniformed members of the Fourth Degree. They are the ones that are most noticeable at church and public functions, parades, etc. They also act as Honor Guards at funerals for deceased members. The Corps Uniform basically follows a naval theme with ranks and insignia. Note that the chapeaux, which are never called hats, are similar to the old naval uniforms. Cape colors are an indication of rank: • Vice Supreme Masters wear blue capes and chapeaux. • Masters wear gold capes and chapeaux. •District Marshals (District level Color Corps Commanders) wear green capes and chapeaux. • Faithful Navigators (the leader of the 4th Degree Assembly) wear white capes and chapeaux. • Color Corps Commanders wear purple capes and chapeaux. • Other Color Corps members wear red capes and chapeaux.
Former District Marshalls, and Past Faithful Navigators are all permitted to wear their respective capes and chapeaux when they finish their term of office. You will occasionally be seeing Color Corps members participate in the Masses on Saturday and Sunday. Their duties will include escorting Father Rich and Deacon Joe to and from the alter. They will also escort the parishioners that will present the gifts during the offertory. It should be noted that there has been a recent change in the Color Corps Regalia. When the new uniform has been finalized we will point out the changes to everyone.
Remember we are always seeking the fellowship of Catholic men and their families. Please see a Knight for more information on our social and charitable works or check the Bulletin for additional contact information. Please be on the lookout for information regarding our upcoming social events including a family game and pizza night, and a holiday program that will be held in conjunction with the Breaking Bread Committee.
Our Lady's Missionaries of the Eucharist Invite You To A Special Weekend Retreat: A Time Apart With Jesus to Grow in Your Spiritual Life -Friday, Nov 3-Sunday, Nov 5. The retreat is offered by Sister Joan Noreen, Co-Founder of OLME and EWTN Host of “Eucharistic Journey.” The retreat is held at the Ave Maria Retreat House in Doylestown, PA. This retreat includes Daily Eucharist, Eucharistic Adoration, conferences on Catholic Spirituality, Prayer with Sacred Scripture, Liturgy of the Hours, and much more. For more information, please contact: [email protected] or 610.582.3333
Calling all families! Join us for The Family Fully Alive: 100 Years of Fatima on Sunday, October 22, 2017. The Office of Youth, Young Adult and Family Ministry of the Diocese of Allentown invites you to come together as a family to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Our Lady’s appearance at Fatima and learn about what Our Lady told the world at that time! Events will include a family holy hour, Fatima related crafts and activities, and a family meal (pasta, salad, rolls). The celebration will be held at Holy Guardian Angels Parish (3121 Kutztown Rd., Reading). The registration cost of $10 / family includes dinner and activities for the entire family, and we encourage families with children of all ages to attend! For questions, contact Alexa Doncsecz at [email protected].
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The Healthy Family 2017 New for 2017 we began a series of articles, at least once monthly, to encourage healthy marriages and family life. Too often couples and/or families fall into a rut within daily living and aren’t sure where to turn for advice. The Catholic Church celebrates the sanctity of life, marriage and families and there is a plethora of knowledge to be had, right at our fingertips. We will feature different material from many sources; some weeks peaking your interest greatly and others you may not feel pertain to you now, but could in the future. The series will also be kept on our parish website (stjohnsfamilyoffaith.com), for reference, along with many more articles too long for the bulletin. We hope this series will find you rejuvenated in your personal life and struggles, with your faith right beside to assist. Happy 2017 to "The Healthy Family"!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS DIOCESE of ALLENTOWN PRESENTS...
88th MEN'S WEEKEND THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15
88th WOMEN'S WEEKEND THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
St Francis Center for Renewal Monocacy Manor - Bethlehem, Pa.
A once in a lifetime opportunity for Catholics!
Piety – Study - Action
Cursillo (pronounced cur see o) is a worldwide lay movement within the Catholic Church dedicated to the renewal of the faith and Christian service to our communities. Cursillo has been active in the
Allentown Diocese since 1970 and is open to all adult Catholics in good standing.
For more information contact Lisa Ianni – 610.223.2123 - [email protected]
or Kathy Green – 610.698.4089 - [email protected] Or talk with your pastor or local priest
Volunteer with Convoy of Hope Convoy of Hope was founded in 1994 by the Donaldson family in gratitude for all the help they received after their father was killed by a drunk driver in 1969. Through collaboration with churches, businesses, government agencies and other nonprofits, Convoy of Hope has served more than 80 million people throughout the world who
are impoverished, hungry and hurting. Convoy of Hope is a nonprofit organization that serves guests of honor–in dozens of communities throughout the world–by providing them with free groceries, health and dental screenings, haircuts, family portraits, meals and much more at their signature, one day events. They were in Reading 10+ years ago, and now they’ll be coming to Norristown, PA. Volunteers are an important part of this community event and JAM members plan to participate to help bring guests of honor a poverty-free day. Saturday, Sept. 23. Eisenhower Middle School, 1601 Markley Street Norristown, PA 19401. If you have questions or wish to join JAM members for this event call Cheryl Colella-Gehrke 717.327.8973. Volunteers will carpool to arrive at 7AM. You can learn more and register for this event at https://www.convoyofhope.org/outreach/norristown/?month=upcoming
HOLY NAME HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1972 -45TH CLASS REUNION will be held on Saturday, October 14th, 2017 at Beverly Hills Tavern. For info call Beth (Fosnocht) Dougherty at 484.855.0646 or email [email protected]
A NOTE FROM OUR PARISH NURSES MINISTRY... Talking with Your Doctor You can play an active role in your health care by talking to your doctor. Clear and honest communication between you and your physician can help make smart choices about your care. It is important to be honest and upfront about your symptoms even if you feel embarrassed or shy.
Tips that can help you talk with your doctor:
• Write down a list of questions and concerns before your appointment
• Consider bringing a close friend or family member
• Take notes about what the doctors says
• Learn how to access your medical records
• Remember that nurses and pharmacists are also good sources of information
• Provide a list of all of your medications including any natural supplements that you may be taking
For more information visit www.nih.gov
The Parish Nurse Ministry in coordination with Penn State Health
St. Joseph Medical Center are presenting a conversation on living wills. This is scheduled for Sunday Oct. 15th at 1pm in the Father Lyons
Room. Whether you are thinking about preparing your own living will, have parents that you would like to start a discussion with about a living will, or just want to learn more, this
information session would be beneficial. Please RSVP to
Sharon Shingler at 610.775.9998.
