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Parish Staff, Ministry Directory, and Contact Information
Parish Staff & Mailing AddressParish Mailing Address420 Holland Street, Shillington, PA 19607PastorRev. Richard Clement: 610.777.1365ResidentRev. 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: 610.777.1697
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: Monica Hess at 484.388.9553
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 610.775.9998St. 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 610.777.1697Spiritual 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: 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: Jim Stallone at 610.406.8543Altar 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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Mass Intentions for the Week MONDAY, FEB. 6 – St. Paul Miki & Companions 8:00 a.m. Communion Service TUESDAY, FEB. 7 - Weekday 7:00 p.m. Communion Service WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8 – St. Jerome Emiliani & St. Josephine Bakhita 8:00 a.m. Communion Service THURSDAY, FEB. 9 - Weekday 7:00 p.m. Communion Service FRIDAY, FEB. 10 – 1St. Scholastica 8:00 a.m. Communion Service SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SATURDAY, FEB. 11 4:00 p.m. Intentions for Jessica Aldi SUNDAY, FEB. 12 8:30 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Linda Ferrero
St. John Baptist de la Salle February 5th 2016 www.stjohnsfamilyoffaith.com fifth sunday in ordinary time
Away from home? Find a Mass wherever you are at www.masstimes.org
Upcoming Liturgical Ministers SATURDAY, FEB. 11 - 4:00PM Lector: David Curran Cantor: Alex Krick Servers: Mark Stone, Ben & Matt Mulholland EM: B/M.Resch, M/R.Favinger, L.Wakefield SUNDAY, FEB. 12 - 8:300AM Lector: Lori Reilly Cantor: Flo Shirk Servers: Catherine Maher, Sonia & Rahul Mannepuli SUNDAY, FEB.12 - 10:30AM Lector: Paul Berthinet Cantor: Sue Gallen Servers: Boy Scouts EM: C.Bensing, J.Buckley, A/W.Monserrate, D.Cannon
Upcoming Events • Sunday, February 5 NO Rel. Ed classes tonight (classes resume Feb. 12) • Monday, February 6 7:30 pm K of C General Mtg. • Tuesday, February 7 1:00 pm Prime Timers General Mtg. 7:00 pm RCIA 7:30 pm Charismatic Group • Wednesday, February 8 8:30 am Church Cleaning • Thursday, February 9 7:30 pm Choir rehearsal
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.
Weekly Stewardship 1/22 - $10,865.75
Todays Readings First Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10 This reading is a vigorous exhortation from the prophet Isaiah to lead lives of active charity and generosity. He promises that the Lord will be our “dawn,”our “rear guard,” our “light” if we share our bread, shelter the homeless, and clothe the naked. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Paul tells the Corinthians that he and they must not rely on the so-called “wisdom” of secular teaching and philosophy but on the power of the Spirit. Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus reminds the disciples and all Christians that they carry special responsibilities to be “the salt of the earth.” They must not hide their light but show their goodness to all.
Sanctuary Lamp for the week of 1/29-2/4: In loving memory of Jennie & Joseph Butz
(requested by Bernadine Keyek)
Altar Wine for Month of November: In loving memory of:
Jerry Keyek (requested by
Altar Bread for month of January: In loving memory of Clutch, Bob and Steve Weik (requested by Evelyn Weik)
BAPTISMS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY: Harper Fé Holloway Cole Joseph Mc Cormick WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY OF FAITH!
ATTENTION PARISHIONERS: If you wish to receive a tax statement for your contributions for 2016: Write your request on your church envelope (where your name is printed, if you put it anywhere else it may get missed!) email us [email protected] or call the parish office
610.777.1697.
First Friday Adoration: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on Feb. 3, at 8:30 AM and close with Benediction at Noon. Please come and spend some
quiet time with our Lord.
*PLEASE TAKE NOTE: There will be NO daily Masses this week. We will have Communion Services.*
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Parish Happenings
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 and bless you. • When being admitted to the Reading Hospital please advise the admitting staff person you are Catholic and a member of St. John Baptist de LaSalle. Should you want Communion while you are hospitalized please tell them you want Communion either daily or weekly and your name will be added to list of the Eucharistic Ministers who serve at the hospital. If you have any questions about this procedure see Deacon Joe Lombardo.
PRIME TIMERS NEWS
PRIMETIMER GENERAL MEETING: Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 1:00 pm in the Fr. Lyons Room. Reverend Nancy Clark will give a fun and interactive presentation of how the use of humor can positively affect one’s health. As always, we will have an assortment of delicious goodies for you to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you there! Check out the fun-filled trips scheduled for March and April: • Hunterdon Hill Playhouse, to see “Born Yesterday” Wed., Mar. 15. Cost $76 with money due by Feb. 28th. Cost includes served meal and dessert buffet. Bus will depart from St. John’s at 9 AM with an approximate return of 6 PM. • Casino Trip to Hollywood Casino, Wed., Mar. 22. Cost $27 with money due by Mar. 7. Bus will depart St. John’s at 8:45 AM with an approximate return of 5:30 PM. • American Music Theatre to see “Vegas Legends” on Wed., Apr. 26. Cost $80 with money due Apr. 4. Bus will depart from St. John’s at 11 AM with an approximate return of 6:30 PM. --For more information or to make reservations, please contact Mary Stadelmeyer, 484.955.9492 or Larry Shepherd, 610.777.8337--
REMINDER- KofC sandwich pickup is on
Sunday, Feb. 5th between 10:30 AM and 12 Noon.
Souper Bowl of Caring - On Sunday, February 5th (Super Bowl Sunday) St John's will again be participating the "Souper Bowl of Caring" collection. Volunteers will be holding soup pots at the exits of the church after all
masses to benefit the Mifflin Community Food Ministry. This is the only monetary
collection conducted for the
pantry each year. Please be as generous as possible to benefit those less fortunate. For more information or for children who would like to volunteer to assist in the collection, please contact Lois Carrier
MINISTRY FOR DIVORCED CATHOLICS St. John's Parish is pleased to announce a ministry for men and women who have experienced separation or divorce. Sessions begin February 20, 7:00 at LaSalle Academy. Participant's confidentiality is maintained. Please contact Deb Seidl (610.763.6528) [email protected] or Joe Boylan (610.207.9058) [email protected]
COOKIES FOR SALE!! Our Girl Scout Troop will be selling their wonderful Girl Scout cookies Feb. 11 & 12 in the Fr. Lyons Room. Stop by and pick up some goodies!
LIFELINE of Berks County extends a very deep appreciation to our St. John parishioners who so generously gave to our Lifeline Giving Tree during Advent. We collected over 200 baby items, which will help to supply our Pantry. Our Pantry provides young mothers who attend pre-natal and parenting classes with FREE Essential items to help them after they have chosen life for their babies. Thank you very much for your continued support of our mission.
St. JAY St. John & Anthony Youth welcomes all 8th-12th graders to our next meeting. We hope to see you on February 19th from 6:15 to 7:45 in the LaSalle cafe!
A Breaking Bread Social Committee planning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 9th at 7:30pm in the church offices. Anyone interested in joining is invited to attend.
JAM will next meet on Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30 pm at the home of Sue Goodwin (16 Alpine Drive Mohnton (610.777.5827). All interested parishioners are most welcome to join in the discussion on Catholic Social Teaching and the
direction for this ministry in the current year. For more information: Arlene Seeber (484.794.8027 or [email protected])
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NIGHT AT THE RACES will be held on Saturday, February 11 from 6:00-9:00 pm at LaSalle Academy’s Cafeteria. This fundraising event is sponsored by St. Benedict’s Knights of Columbus and our CYO program. LaSalle Academy is located at 440 Holland Street, Shillington. Cabin Fever got you down - slow month of February lingers on - looking for a fun night out - then come to the Night at the Races. Tickets will be sold after all Masses this weekend and next weekend, both at St. John’s and St. Benedict’s. Tickets $10 or $15. Only 200 tickets available. Get your ticket today. Food and drinks will be available. Must be at least 21 years old to attend.
The Parish Nurses Ministry will be taking blood pressure screenings after all Masses, the weekend of February 4/5 in the Father Lyons Room.
An invitation from St. Benedict’s Prime Timers to join them on April 27-30, 2017 for a trip to the Azalea Festival in Virginia. Trip includes, Lodging, Transportation, 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners including the Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise, Naval Base, MacArthur Memorial, Chrysler Museum, NATO Festival and reserved seats for the 64th Parade of Nations. Taxes and Gratuities included. Cost is $529.00 per person ($719.00 singles.) Call Marie Blimline for more information 484.332.3241.
Enjoy being in the kitchen? Interested in turning your passion for cooking and working in the kitchen into helping young people achieve skills for life? Would you be willing to share your time and talents for a few hours per week or month (9:30AM-Noon) on Tuesdays, Wednesday, or Thursdays during the school year with the secondary students at the John Paul II Center for Special Learning, in their new commercial teaching kitchen? We appreciate your interest and time to help in the life learning experiences of our students. If interested, please contact the principal, Mary Adams at 610.777.0605 or email [email protected]
A FAMILY ORIENTED MADI GRAS PARTY will be held on Saturday February 25th after the 4:00 PM Mass in the La Salle cafeteria starting at 5 PM.
There will be Southern style food, jazz music and fun to be had as we approach Ash Wednesday when Lent begins. A free will
donation will be taken up at the entrance of the cafeteria. Desserts will be welcomed. Masks are invited and costumes are optional.
Please complete the form and put it in the collection basket any Sunday up to and including February 19th which is the deadline. So find some Mardi Gras beads
and join in the fun!!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MARDI GRAS Family Name _________________________ Number of Adults___________ Number of Children___________
Berks Catholic News • Registration for the 2017-18 school year is open. Please contact Nicky Smith for more information. All inquiries are confidential. [email protected] • Berks Catholic Presents Xanadu- Friday March 17th and Saturday March 18th at 7pm. Please go to berkscatholic.org for ticket pricing and information. • Softball Registration: Berks Catholic Junior High Softball registration is now open. Girls who are in 7th and 8th grades and enrolled in one of the Berks Catholic partner schools are eligible. Registration forms can be found at www.berkscatholic.org. Your registration form and $80.00 fee should be mailed to the Director of Athletics, Bill Hess, 955 E. Wyomissing Blvd. Reading, PA 19611. For more information please contact [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 at 610.289.8900x42 or [email protected]
Event Supporting Retired Nuns: The Bernardine Franciscan Sisters in Reading invite you to Bernardine Bonanza on February 18, 2017 from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm at the McGlinn Conference Center. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Sr. Maria at 484.334.6815 or visit the event website,
The Healthy Family 2017 New for 2017 we will begin 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"!
FALL 2017 CRUISE – A nine- night New England and Canada cruise is planned for September 28-October 7, 2017 to support the building of St Francis Home for the terminally ill. This home is being built in Shillington. Fr Philip Rodgers is on the board of Directors, and would like to invite you to join him on this fund-raising cruise. We will be sailing on Anthem of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean ship. The cruise will depart from Bayonne NJ and make stops at New England and Canadian ports. What a spectacular way to see the Fall foliage. An INFORMATION NIGHT is planned for Tuesday January 31 at 7PM at St Ignatius School, conference room A&B. Please come on Tuesday and learn more about this very popular cruise. For more information please call Nancy Schwartz at 610-670-1050.
Bookkeeper – Part-time must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks. 2 days a week 8:30 am – 4:00 pm with the possibility of 3 days a week once or twice a month. 2 - 3 years of recent experience in bookkeeping. Applicants must have excellent organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills. Our Lady's Missionaries of the Eucharist is located in Birdsboro, PA. Please email resumes to [email protected] or call 610.582.3333 and ask for Erika.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Allentown will hold its Tenth Annual Gala, on Sunday, March
5, 5:30 p.m. at The DeSales University Center,
Center Valley. Reverend Monsignor Walter T.
Scheaffer, pastor of St. Mary Church, Kutztown,
and Anne Jaindl and Jaindl Family Farms, will be
honored for their contributions in helping the poor
in the Diocese of Allentown. To receive an
invitation, become a sponsor or place an ad in the
program book, please contact Julie Scheck at
610.871.5200, ext. 216 or
[email protected]. Information is
posted on www.catholiccharityAD.org.
A WORD FROM OUR PARISH NURSES MINISTRY Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet only one in five American women believe that heart disease is their greatest threat. Heart disease affects the blood vessels and cardiovascular system. Atherosclerosis is a condition that develops when plaque builds up in the walls of the arteries. This will narrow the arteries making it harder for blood to flow through, ultimately a heart attack or stroke may occur from lack of blood supply. Women symptoms may differ from a man’s. Some of the symptoms could include anterior chest pain usually of the left side, shortness of breath, back pain, jaw pain, feeling unusually tired, upper abdominal pain, and breaking out in cold sweats. Studies have shown that healthy choices have dramatically lowered the death rate in women. Don’t smoke, manage your blood sugar, lower your cholesterol, monitor your blood pressure, know your family history, stay active, eat healthy, maintain a healthy weight, and manage stress. For more information go to The American Heart Association’s web site at www.heart.org.
Protecting God's Children classes have been added to the diocese calendar. The classes won't be found on the diocese website, but registration info can be obtained by contacting Ruth Davis at 610.332.0442 (x16) • St Catherine of Siena, Reading-March 19th at 10:30am • St Michael the Archangel, Colesville-April 20th at 9:00am
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Two Requests for Charitable Works In Our Community
Clothe the Naked Reading Resource Room Needs Jeans
Now that we are in the coldest months of the year, the homeless children in the Reading School District are in need of Jeans. New and slightly Used and in good condition jeans are needed in girl sizes 10
and up and boys’ jeans in any size up to size 40. You can drop off your donations after Mass in a designated box in the Father Lyons Room. Thank you for your generosity!
Shelter the Homeless Through Family Promise of Berks County February 5-12 It is not too late to become involved as a volunteer to the homeless families in the Family Promise program. Saint John’s Parish, in conjunction with Atonement Lutheran Church, is hosting Family Promise this week, February 5-12. As partners with Atonement Lutheran, Saint John parishioners have the opportunity to volunteer to fill a number of different tasks. If you are interested in taking this step out in faith and would like more information get in touch with Arlene Seeber. (484.794.8027 or [email protected]).
Catholic Social Teaching
Care for Creation: Global Climate Change
USCCB POSITION The U.S. bishops promote prudent action predicated on justice to address the growing impact of global climate change. As the bishops note in Global Climate Change: A Plea for Dialogue, Prudence and the Common Good, "Action to mitigate global climate change must be built upon a foundation of social and economic justice."
Pope Francis wrote: “Climate change is a global problem with grave implications: environmental, social, economic, political and for the distribution of goods. It represents one of the principal challenges facing humanity in our day. Its worst impact will probably be felt by developing countries in coming decades.” (Care for Our Common Home, Laudato Si’, no. 25)
Come Learn More About the Paris Climate Agreement On Wednesday, February 15 at 7:30 am at the Wyomissing Restaurant and Bakery the World Affairs Council of Greater Reading will host a breakfast presentation on the Paris Climate Agreement featuring Cathy Curran-Myers, Assistant Professor at Alvernia University who teaches Environmental Law and Policy, Sustainability, Conflict Resolution, Business Law, and interdisciplinary water issues at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Formerly she served as Special Assistant for PA Recovery, Pa Department of Environmental Protection, and was responsible for the deployment of Pennsylvania's federal and state economic stimulus funds in environmental or energy programs to create jobs by investing in PA's water and energy infrastructure. For reservations call World Affairs at 610.375.7880 or Email [email protected]. A $10.00 fee includes a full buffet breakfast beginning at 7:30 am.
St. John Baptist de la Salle Family of Faith
