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Parish Staff, Ministry Directory, and Contact Information
Parish StaffPastorRev. Richard Clement: 610.777.1365ResidentRev. Gene Ritz: 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: 610.777.1697For Bulletin / Website Inquiries or AnnouncementsContact: Sarah Capato at 610.850.4978
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 Contemporary Ensemble - Contact: Kelly Keim at 610.780.3905 Traditional Choir - Contact: Marge Vath at 610.373.0227CantorsContact: Marge Vath at 610.373.0227Baptismal PrepContact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697Baptismal BibsContact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697SacristansContact: Elaine Strick at 610.856.7264
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: Joan Yanuskiewicz at 610.777.4646Nursing 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 610.775.9998
Spiritual GrowthRCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)Contact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697Adult Education (Seasonal)Contact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697Spiritual DirectionContact: Arlene Seeber at 484.794.8027Faith 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: Larry Shepherd at 610.777.8337Boy ScoutsContact: Dan Giesen at 610.777.4387Girl ScoutsContact: Britt Kobularcik at 484.256.1782 Daisy: Grade K-1, Brownies: Grade 2/3, Juniors: Grade 4/5
Cub ScoutsContact: Rich Kasting at 610.373.2575 Knights of Columbus Contact: Mike Hall at 804.212.7261Altar SocietyContact: Carol Bensing at 610.777.9360Men’s Basketball LeagueContact: Russ Baver at 610.796.7723CYO (Christian Youth Organization)Contact: Rock Witmer at 610.775.2176Parish GardenersContact: Chris Hofmann at 610.777.2523
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Mass Intentions for the Week **Please take Note: Due to the May Procession on Thursday our Mass will be at 8 AM not 7 PM** MONDAY, MAY 9 – Easter Weekday 8:00 a.m. Dr. Henry Bialas TUESDAY, MAY 10 – St. Damien de Veuster 7:00 p.m. Rose Russo Elmo WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 – Easter Weekday 8:00 a.m. Elissa Schultz **THURSDAY, MAY 12 – Sts. Nereus & Achilleus &
Pancras **8:00 a.m. Maddalena Galantuomo FRIDAY, MAY 13 – Our Lady of Fatima 8:00 a.m. Deacon Cy Simchick PENTECOST SUNDAY SATURDQAY, MAY 14 4:00 p.m. Edmund Golembiewski SUNDAY, MAY 15 8:30 a.m. Marianne Donovan 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish
Altar Wine for month of April: In loving memory of John Lombardo (requested by Jennie
Lombardo)
St. John's Baptist de la Salle May 8th 2016 www.stjohnsfamilyoffaith.com Seventh Sunday of Easter
Away from home? Find a Mass wherever you are at www.masstimes.org
Upcoming Liturgical Ministers SATURDAY, MAY 14 - 4:00pm - Revelation Ensemble Lector: Nancy Faust Cantor: Sue Hodgkins Servers: Mark Stone, Owen Winters, Ben Mulholland EM: L.Wakefield, C.Boland, S/J.Baddick, S/T.Yoder, M/R.Favinger SUNDAY, MAY 15 - 8:30 Lector: Ed Lawrence Cantor: Deb Brooks Servers: KaylaDavis, Emily Rouleau, Sally Gable SUNDAY, MAY 15 - 10:30am - St. Cecilia Choir Lector: Cindy Trygar Cantor: Karla Akemann Servers: Sophia Pienta, Paige Hagan, Molly Yohn EM: D/D.Giesen, B/M.Resch, C/K.Worley, G.Unger, V.Noecker
Upcoming Events MONDAY, MAY 9 7:00 pm St. Cecilia choir rehearsal 7:00 pm Parish Nurse Mtg. TUESDAY, MAY 10 1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry Mtg. 7:30 pm Charismatic Group Mtg. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 8:30 am Church Cleaning THURSDAY, MAY 12 **Please Take Note the Mass for today is at 8 AM 6:30 pm La Salle May Procession FRIDAY, MAY 13 La Salle Academy Closed (classes resume 5/16) SUNDAY, MAY 15 6:00pm Youth Group Pizza Party - LaSalle Cafe
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 4/24- $10,194.85
Todays Readings First Reading: Acts 7:55-60 Stephen was filled with the Holy Spirit, and described seeing Jesus standing at God's right hand. Then he was dragged away and stoned to death before many witnesses who did not believe his words. Before dying he cried, "Lord, do no hold this sin against them." Second Reading: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 John hears a voice saying, "Remember I am coming soon!" This messenger for Jesus says that he will come to reward those who are deserving. Those who hear the call of the Spirit are encouraged to answer by accepting Jesus. Gospel: John 17:20-26
Jesus prays for all the people who will believe in him through the words of his
disciples. His prayer is that the world will live in unity, with Jesus living in us
as he lives in God. Although we have not known God, we know Jesus was sent by
God because of his love for us. He prays that this
Sanctuary Candle for the week of 5/8-14 in loving memory of Jerry Keyek (requested by
Bernadine Keyek)
WEDDING BANNS: (I) Kayla Aquila (SJ) & Keith Noll
Altar Bread for the month of May: In loving memory of John Haile (requested by Mary Ann &
Arthur Becker).
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Parish Happenings
PRIME TIMERS NEWS • Prime Timers next Casino Trip to Hollywood Casino will be on May 25, 2016. Cost $27, with a return of $30 cash play, and $5 for food. Bus will leave St. John’s parking lot at 10:30 am and return approximately at 5:30 pm. For reservations, or questions, please call Philomena Repoley 610.777.5063
• September 12-16, 2016 Fantastic Trip to MAINE: Trip features tours of Kennebunkport & Acadia National Park, Boothbay, Franciscan Monastery, Eartha, Maine Botanical Gardens, Mt. Battie & Penobscot Bay. Visits to Camden & Rockport, 4 full course dinners, including a “Downeast” lobster bake! Cost: $699.00 per person (double occupancy) $948.00 (single occupancy). Motor coach transportation. For reservations or questions, please contact Philomena Repoley 610.777.5063 or Larry Shepherd 610.777.8337.
Gethsemane Cemetery’s Annual Memorial Day Mass will be held on Monday, May 30th, 2016 at 10:00AM. Everyone is welcome and Mass will be held rain or shine.
The Office for Vocations, in conjunction with the Saint Andrew Committee, will be conducting its Fourth Annual Quo Vadis Vocation Camp and Second Annual Fiat Days Vocation Camp, from Sunday, July 17 to Thursday, July 21, 2016 on the campus of DeSales University. Both camps are open to young men and women from ages 14 to 18 (including the newly graduated). Registration is now open. There are a limited number of spaces available. For more details and registration material, please see our webpage at www.allentowndiocese.org. Registrations must be received by Friday, July 1, 2016.
Are you wondering what to do with your life? Have you asked the question, "What am I looking for?” If so, you are not alone. You are in good company because people like Saint Andrew and Saint John the Evangelist had these same questions and then found the answers in a man who was baptized by John the Baptist and called them to be "fishers of men." Bishop Barres invites you to join him, the seminarians of the Diocese of Allentown, and Sisters from various women's religious communities at the 2016 Quo Vadis or Fiat Days at DeSales University from Sunday, July 17 to Thursday, July 21. Quo Vadis and Fiat Days are open to young men and women from ages 14 to 18 (including the newly graduated). This five-day event will include time for personal and group prayer, Mass and other Catholic devotions, talks by priests and religious sisters, and sports and other activities. Registration is now open. Registration materials are available at www.allentowndiocese.org. Click on the vocations information link. Spaces are limited so act fast.
CYO FALL Sports sign-ups are now open. FALL sports are open to all children in good standing within the parish. Cross Country: girls and boys grades K-8. Volleyball: girls grades 4-8. Golf: girls and boys grades 7-8. Any parents interested in coaching the golf program should contact Athletic Director, Rock Witmer. Registration forms can be found on the LaSalle Academy web site http://lsabear.org under School Community / CYO. Completed form and Payment of $25 needs to be submitted to the address below NO LATER THAN May 16 to ensure registration: LaSalle Academy Attn: CYO Secretary / Melissa Balthaser 440 Holland St Shillington, PA 19607
The Parish Nurses Ministry, in coordination with Emergency Medical Training is sponsoring a "Friends & Family CPR Class" on Saturday, May 21st at 10AM, in the La Salle Cafeteria. This class will provide basic CPR training for both adults and children. Also, adult and child choking relief and use of the AED will be reviewed. This class will last about an hour. No written test is required. This class is NOT for people who need certification in CPR. Children attending should be at least 11 years of age. ANY CHILD UNDER 18 YEARS OLD, MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT. Cost is $10 per family for educational material you will receive. If interested in attending call Sharon Shingler at 610.775.9998 or email [email protected]
Berks Catholic is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. Berks Catholic High School is centered on the four pillars of God, Family, Academics and Fun. As a vibrant Christ centered community, the administration, faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a challenging academic environment for a diverse population of young men and women. For more information about how to join our 21st century learning community, please contact Nicky Smith. 610.374.8361 ext. 244 or [email protected]
BERKS CATHOLIC YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING Is still accepting registrations for the upcoming 2016 fall season. For more information, go to our website www.leaguelineup.com/bcyfac or call Danielle Fowler 610.374.1695.
THROWBACK TO THE 90’S DANCE CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-35 Join Salve Young Adults for a THROWBACK TO THE 90’S DANCE to celebrate our two-year anniversary! Join us at the Parish Hall of Immaculate Conception in Allentown for dancing, nostalgic music, food, and fellowship. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 21st from 7pm through 11pm. Admission for this event is $10. Funds raised will defray costs of the event, and additional proceeds will go to benefit the Ecumenical Soup Kitchen. RSVP is appreciated by May 7th at salveyoungadults.org, or our Facebook
The Parish Nurses Ministry will be doing blood pressure screenings after all Masses the weekend of May 7th and 8th
Justice in Action Ministry Meeting The Justice in Action Ministry (JAM) will meet this coming Tuesday, May 10 at 7:15 pm at the home of Sue Goodwin (16 Alpine
Drive Mohnton). All interested parishioners are most welcome to join in the discussion about future educational programs on social justice issues. For more information contact Arlene Seeber ([email protected] or 484.794.8027).
BASEBALL TICKET SALES Fightin' Phil's Game Saturday, June 4th 6:30PM You can't go? Then donate your tickets. Send someone
to the game on you! What a great way to Pay It Forward! Tickets are only $9.00. Tickets go on sale starting May 7 & 8 after mass at every exit AND the Father Lyons Room. Contact Cheryl Colella-Gehrke with any questions at [email protected]
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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, [email protected] or 610.289.8900 x 42
Men and Women: Do you feel called to enter into a deeper relationship with God? The Secular Carmelities of West Reading would like to invite you to please come and see what we are all about. Sunday, May 15 at 1 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel, West Reading. Questions? Please contact Arlene Kunstek, 610.921.1515 or Theresa Pauley, at 610.462.6886.
Dear Members of St John’s Family of Faith,
It has been a great privilege and joy to serve as your Parish Director of Music for almost 9 years. It's been so uplifting to hear everyone respond in song and prayer at our weekly liturgies, and now, after 26 years as a liturgist and an amazing 56 years of devotion to music in the church, I have decided to retire from the position of Director of Music at St. John’s effective June 6, 2016. I look forward to spending more time on the weekends with my family and especially my four wonderful grandchildren.
After June, I may occasionally appear as a substitute organist. There are several wedding couples, who have contacted me regarding their weddings and I will honor those commitments. Thank you for your enthusiasm in praising God through song and a special thanks to those who have worked with me as choir members, cantors and musicians. Musically yours,
Marge Vath
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER
DO YOU LIKE TO SOCIALIZE AND MEET NEW FREINDS FROM ST. JOHN'S PARISH FAMILY?
Breaking Bread social committee would like to suggest a new meal oriented activity to get to know our fellow parishioners better. This idea has been used at other churches with great success, so we at St. John’s would like to imitate it. You have a choice to be either the hostess/host who offers their home as the meal place or as a guest who attends the sharing meal at the hostess/host’s house. The hostess/host determines the number of guests they would like and the style of food entertaining which could be either beverages and hors d’oeuvers; a sit down dinner or a backyard picnic. The hostess/host determines the menu for the meal and everyone who signs up as a guest will be advised by the Breaking Bread organizer what to bring to share at the meal. No phone calls for you, all you have to do is sign up on any poster that will be at each of the doors of the Church on the weekends of May 21st and 28th. Breaking Bread will handle all of the hostess/host – guest match ups and will contact everyone with their assigned hostess/host. This is an adult only evening for couples or single people. The first evening meal will be Saturday June 18, 2016 at the hostess/host’s house. You will be grouped with others at the meal so you could get to know one another. It would not serve the purpose of this type of get together to request specific guests or hostesses/hosts. Making new acquaintances is the goal of this type of gathering.
Questions should be directed to 610-777-2542. Please consider participating in this fun event!
Jesus shared meals with others so why shouldn’t we…
"Mother's Day Carnations for Lifeline: Please support the annual Mother's Day Carnation sale to support Lifeline of Berks County. Lifeline has been offering life-affirming alternatives to pregnant girls and women in Berks County for over 40 years. Flowers will be sold after Masses Mother's Day weekend with a suggested donation of $2 per flower. Additional donations are also gladly accepted. This is a great way to honor our Mothers, our "Lifeline" to us being here!"
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LOOKING FOR ANY ADULTS, 21 years of age or older, male or female, former Scouts, former Den/Cub Masters, retired persons or any interested adult, who would be interested in helping Cub Pack 237 by taking a leadership role as Cub Master. Interested parties should contact Retiring Cub Master Rich Kasting at 610.373.2575.
Homeless Children of Reading
Need Our Help! Donate Supplies to the
Reading High Resource Room Reading High has asked St. John’s parish to help provide a year round resource room of provisions to fill basic needs such as food, hygiene products, clothing, and school supplies to children in the school district who experience being homeless. Justice in Action Ministry (JAM) has organized an ongoing drive for these requested items with a different category each month. Throughout the month of May please leave donations of hygiene products in a designated box located in the Father Lyons Room before or after weekend Mass. Requested products include: shampoo/ conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, liquid bath soap, feminine hygiene products, hairbrushes, make up. Thank you in advance for your generous response to this request.
Change Lives and Transform Our
Community Help Build a House on
May 14
Join St. John’s Justice in Action Ministry (JAM) for a workday with Habitat for Humanity of Berks County on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No special skills are required, just a willingness to help and have some fun in the process. Wear comfy clothes, boots or sneakers, and pack a lunch. Come work side by side with future owners of this Habitat built home. To reserve your spot and for more detailed information contact: Sue Goodwin ([email protected] or 610.777.5827) or Cheryl Colella-Gehrke ([email protected] or 717.327.8973). Volunteers must be 18 years or older. If you would rather work indoors, you can volunteer at the Habitat ReStore (5370 Allentown Pike, Temple) at any time and help sell, organize, or prep goods to support Habitat’s mission.
Work of Mercy - Forgive offenses, bear wrongs patiently “How often should I forgive?” (Mt. 18:21)
When we are secure in God’s unconditional love for us, when we are secure in our status as beloved, it is easier to let go of hurt and bear wrongs. We still feel the pain of hurt, and the bruise left by the wrong committed against us will take time to fade, yet knowing who we are and whose we are, frees us from the chains of seeking retribution and enlarges our own heart to allow love, compassion, forgiveness and mercy to take up residence.
Are there wrongs that you have been unable to forgive? Are you ready to have a change of heart? Has it been a long time since you availed yourself of the healing sacrament of Reconciliation? If so, come see me! Confessions are on Saturday from 3:00PM to 3:45PM, or on Sunday at 8:00AM, or give me a call anytime at: 610.777.1697. I think I can help you out, not so much because I’m a priest, but because I’m a sinner just like you, and I know what that freedom is all about! I’d love for you to know it too!
- Fr. Rich
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Catholic Teaching for Teens - What It Means to Be a Peacemaker "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
What does it mean to be a peacemaker? First, let's look at what peace means. In the Bible, it has several different meanings. In terms of human beings, peace has to do with a sense of well-being in all aspects of our lives. It is sometimes described as a feeling of harmony or tranquility. In the Old Testament, the Israelites came to realize that peace is a gift from God. There's a great story in Chapter 6 of the book of Judges that illustrates this realization. The story goes that the Israelites were being terrorized by the people of Midian because they offended God. For instance, as soon as the Israelites had finished sowing their fields, the Midians would swoop in and destroy the produce and eve n the livestock. The Israelites were left with nothing for food, and they were reduced to misery. They turned to God for help. Here's where we meet Gideon in a surprising twist. God sends his angel not to a great warrior or a famous leader who could save the Israelites in a single bound. No, God sent his angel to Manasseh, the lowliest family of the Israelites. And God chose Gideon, the youngest and most insignificant member of the family, to save Israel from the Midians. After much protest, Gideon listened to God, for God promised that he would be with Gideon and would give him strength, saying “Be calm, do not fear. You shall not die.” (Judges 6:23) Gideon built an altar to God and called it Yahweh-shalom, which means “the Lord is peace.” Gideon came face to face with the God of peace, the one who could transform the lowest of the low into a great leader. Gideon went on to save Israel from the Midians and to bring peace to the land. This story tells us not only how the Israelites came to realize that God is the source of peace, but that God empowers us to be bearers of peace. Sometimes we might feel insignificant like Gideon, especially when the problems we face are huge: a relationship in conflict, violence in our communities, or poverty and hunger. There are no easy answers to these problems. Sometimes we are called to tackle issues in a big way. A 12-year-old boy named Craig Kielburger started an organization with some friends to help children throughout the world who were being exploited in the workforce. He didn't give into the temptation to believe (as Gideon had tried on God) that he was too insignificant to do anything. He stepped up to the plate and went to bat for children around the world.
How are you going to be a peacemaker? How will you help develop a sense of well-being and harmony in your own life? What social problems move you to want to make a difference? Remember, even when you feel like you're the last person in the world who is cut out to be a peacemaker, think about Gideon's story and God's promise of peace, strength, and courage.
