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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH MECHANICSBURG, PA June 17, 2018
The Week Ahead
MONDAY WELCOME FATHER SAHD! 6:00 PM Summer Furniture Moves (Parish Life & Ed. Ctr.) 7:00 PM Alpha Team Training (Lee Horan Rm.)
TUESDAY 9:30 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet (Sanctuary) 7:00 PM Walking With Purpose (Lee Horan Rm.) 7:00 PM The Wild Goose (Brindle Hall)
WEDNESDAY 7:00 PM Legion of Mary (John Paul II Rm.) 7:00 PM Contemplative Prayer Group Mtg. (Lee Horan Rm.)
THURSDAY JUBILEE DAY - CAMPUS CLOSED Knights of Columbus Car Parking (Campus) 1:30 PM Bethany Towers Mass (John Campbell)
FRIDAY 5:30 PM Novena of Fridays - Adoration (Sanctuary) 6:00 PM Evening Prayer (Vespers) (Sanctuary) 8:15 PM Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Sanctuary) 8:30 PM Night Prayer and Benediction (Sanctuary) SATURDAY 8:30 AM Extraordinary Minister Training (Sanctuary) 3:30 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessional)-SAHD/ROZ After Mass Grocery Gift Cards (Narthex) Dynamic Catholic (Narthex) NEXT SUNDAY 9:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessional) - ROZ 12:45 PM Sacrament of Baptism (Sanctuary) After All Masses Grocery Gift Cards (Narthex) Dynamic Catholic (Narthex) 7:30 PM Over 30-Men’s Basketball (Parish Life & Ed. Ctr. Bishop Dattilo Hall)
Masses for the Week
SATURDAY VIGIL - ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
5:00 PM Paul and Mary Flynn (Kenski) - AJ
SUNDAY, JUNE 17 - ELEVNETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 AM For all Fathers Living and Deceased - TJR +9:45 AM For all Fathers Living and Deceased - AJ 11:30 AM For all Fathers Living and Deceased - TJR
MONDAY, JUNE 18 - WEEKDAY
6:30 AM P. Thomas Gorman (Gorman)
TUESDAY, JUNE 19 - WEEKDAY; SAINT ROMUALD, ABBOT
9:00 AM John Usaitis (O’Connor)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 - WEEKDAY
9:00 AM Dale Gaumer (Schaffer)
THURSDAY, JUNE 21 - SAINT ALOYSIUS GONZAGA, RELIGIOUS
8:30 AM Rhoads and Bruzga Family (Bruzga)
FRIDAY, JUNE 22 - WEEKDAY; SAINT PAULINUS OF NOLA, BISHOP; SAINTS JOHN FISHER, BISHOP, AND THOMAS MORE, MARTYRS
6:30 AM Richard Vorodi (Lichtel)
9:00 AM Charles Mattias (Lackovic)
SATURDAY, JUNE 23 - WEEKDAY; BVM
8:00 AM Margaret Creedon (Family)
SATURDAY VIGIL - THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST
5:00 PM Fred Monighan (Monighan) - ROZ
SUNDAY, JUNE 24 - THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST 8:00 AM People of the Parish Living and Deceased - ROZ
+9:45 AM John Simon (Bergman) - SAHD/ROZ
11:30 AM Father Stephen Hribick (Reday) - SAHD
+ Mass in American Sign Language (ASL) * Choir Present
Today in Our Parish HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
9:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessional) - ROZ After All Masses Farewell to Father Augustine Joseph (Brindle Hall) Alpha Information (Narthex) Grocery Gift Cards (Narthex) Vacation Bible School Registration (Narthex)
REST IN PEACE
Please pray for those who have recently died,
may they rest in peace, especially,
Diane Busler
Dorothy Carey
Iva Hare
THIS WEEK’S READINGS MONDAY - 1 Kings 21:1-16; Matthew 5:38-42 TUESDAY - 1 Kings 21:17-29; Matthew 5:43-48 WEDNESDAY - 2 Kings 2:1, 6-14; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 THURSDAY - Sirach 48:1-14; Matthew 6:7-15 FRIDAY - 2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Matthew 6:19-23
SATURDAY - 2 Chronicles 24:17-25; Matthew 6:24-34 SUNDAY - Isaiah 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Luke 1:57-66, 80
WELCOME TO SAINT JOSEPH PARISH! ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WWW.STJOSEPHMECH.ORG
TITHING-GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING
June 17, 2018 — Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time
Weekend of June 10, 2018: $ 25,745 Previous year weekend of June 11, 2017: $ 24,501
EZ 17: 22-24; PS 92: 2-3, 13-16; 2 COR: 5: 6-10; MK 4: 26-34
We have stated previously
that Saint Paul had a way with
words. He was able to take a
very complex concept and
summarize it in a few words
and phrases. In today’s
Second Reading from Second
Corinthians, Paul says simply,
“…we walk by faith, not by
sight.” (2 Corinthians 5: 7)
That statement by Paul has inspired hymns and
treatises.
Yet, it is in reality what we are all about as Catholics and
Christians. There is no question that it is one of the most
difficult notions for us as Catholics and Christians to grasp
and accept. The word translated as “walk” can also be
translated as “live.” Thus, we could say “We live by faith,
and not by sight.”
This was a popular and consistent theme for Saint Paul, his
point being that we need to build our lives around the
eternal prospects, not those of this world. In this society
“things” seem so important to us. However, the truth is
that they have no eternal significance. That is an ongoing
message in the concept of stewardship — basically who we
are and how we live is more important than what we own
and what we may appear to be. That can be tough for us.
The late Billy Graham, who died earlier this year, was fond
of saying, “My home is in Heaven. I am just traveling
through this world.” Saint Paul would agree with that
attitude.
Source: www.catholicsteward.com
Stewardship is a Way of Life Remember the Sick in Prayer
We Remember TABERNACLE FLOWERS: Living and deceased members of the Simon and Staub families. Available: June 24 and July 1. ALTAR FLOWERS: Living and deceased members of the Simon and Staub families. Available: June 24 and July 1. AMBO FLOWERS: Available: June 24 and July 1. DIVINE MERCY FLOWERS: Available: June 24 and July 1. RED SANCTUARY CANDLE: To honor two special fathers, Fred Prestine and Andrew Prestine, from Mom. Available: July 1 and July 8. TABERNACLE CANDLES: In memory of a wonderful father, Frank Prestine, from his children. Available: June 24 and July 1. ALTAR CANDLES: In memory of Edward, from the Hanratty family. Available: July 1 & July 8. AMBO CANDLES: Available: June 24 and July 1. PRO-LIFE ROSES: Available: June 24 and July 1.
$50 Donation for Tabernacle, Altar, Ambo, & Divine Mercy Flowers, $10 Donation for candles,
$5 Donation for Pro-Life Rose
Banns of Marriage are announced for Bryan Csanady and Ashley
Pokol who will be married on June 23, 2018 at Saint Sebastian
Church at Belle Vernon, PA.
Molly Adams Betty Arnold Blaine Arnold
Lorraine Arnold Ronald Arnold
John Ascani Lily Eileen Bagnato
Terry Bates Mike Battista
Evelyn Beckett Susan Bianca Beth Bianchi
Sue Bobb William Bray
Frances Bruzga Chris Brynes Adam Burns
Thomas Callahan Tina Camasta
Joseph Campbell Sister Kathleen Marie
Carroll Pete Ciarrocca
Gary Davila June Davis
John DeFrayne Nancy Donovan
Pat Donovan Vincent Drake Mary Dudding Sandy Duncan Larry Fegley
Pat Follansbee Bob Forsythe
Charlotte Frazer John Galinski Robert Gally David Gerard
Kimberly Giuestini Irene Gohrig
William Gorman Nancy Goss
Mary Grasser
Sue Greenly Orris Groenenboom
James Harcarick Laura Hartzel James Heenan
Al Hellam Ricky Hesselfinger
Lisa Hoch Betty Husic
Jesse Jones, Jr. Carson Kaiser
Dan Keane Dennis Kelly
Emma Kenyon Sister Jo Ann Knight
Joe Krulock Pat Kuntz
Lucille Lackovic Carmella Laffredo
Tallulah Larkin Father Larry
Dan Lawrence Jean Lawrence
Camille La Voie Bill & Linda Leavens
Wyatt Longey Brady Mackenzie
Regis Magni Dorothy Mayernick
Eileen McMullin Father Menei
Sam Messinger Tina Middleton Christine Miller Brenda Miller Dakota Miller Scott Miller
Matt Muldowney Matthew Murray Jim O’Donnell
Marine O’Reilly Barry Payne
Kristine, Echo & Augustus Pizur Abby Policastro
Tyler Quill Dr. Rankin
Louis Reday Sam Reed
Trish Reilly Mary Beth Rhoads
Bob Riley Harold Rock
Michael Rosenstein Murial Schatz
Andrew Schock Lisa Schock
Anthony Schwab Jean Shaner
Wendy Sherwood Wanda Smith Mary Snizik
Benjamin Stabbin John Stefanache
Sister Thelma Steiger
Wayne Stellefson Christine Stellefson
Holly Stine Kendall Rae Stump
Viktor Trayson Joan Triplett
Shirley Valetske Ron Venet
Thomas Wargo Rick Warner
Georgia Weber Keith Wentz
Regina Wielge Teresa Wigoda
Catherine Yeomans Rosemary Yordy
Shirley York Ed Young
Sondra Zabroske Kay Ziegler
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH MECHANICSBURG, PA June 17, 2018 P ARISH TRANSFORMATION:
“Take and Eat, Take and Drink” In July, the month dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus, we will resume ministering
the Cup of Precious Blood at all weekend Masses.
We believe that we receive the entire Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord Jesus whenever we receive either just the host or just drink from the cup. At the Last Supper Jesus invited us not only to “Take and eat” but to “Take and drink.” He meant for us to participate as fully as possible in this Sacred Meal. And so, it is appropriate that we offer this option to all who gather here for our weekend worship.
Again, it is an option for you to receive either just the Host, or both the Host and Precious Blood. For those who fear the amount of gluten even in the low-gluten Hosts that we offer, it would be appropriate for you to receive just the Precious Blood during Holy Communion.
You are reminded that when approaching the Eucharist, please make a reverential bow, and when the minister of Communion says either “The Body of Christ” or “The Blood of Christ” take the Host either in your hand or on your tongue, and the Blood of Christ by fully receiving the cup, taking a modest sip, and returning the cup to the minister. Our Extraordinary Ministers have been instructed to wipe the lip of the cup where you just drank from, and turning the cup so that no one is always drinking immediately from the same spot. As always, if you are ill, please refrain from drinking from the Cup.
By both eating and drinking, we are taking advantage of the full expression of the Sacred Meal that is offered for us. At the same time, your own personal preferences are respected regarding whether or not you want to receive both species. Children under the drinking age are asked to discuss this with their parents, who will let you know if
you are permitted to receive from the Cup. Another question that came my way regarding the Rite of Communion is: when is it appropriate for the congregation to be seated after Communion? There is no specific instruction given in the Roman Missal, but perhaps this is sufficient: It is not inappropriate for the assembly to take a seat once the Tabernacle doors are closed. This signifies the end of the distribution of Holy Communion. One does not have to wait until all the clergy are seated in order to sit after Holy Communion has been distributed. At the same time, it is appropriate for you to remain kneeling and continue to give your thanksgiving to God for the blessings you receive, especially the blessing of the Holy Eucharist. And for those of us with older knees, it is appropriate if your health condition requires you not to kneel during the Mass.
When you return to your pew after receiving the Lord Jesus into your heart, it is always appropriate to offer your prayers of thanksgiving with the rest of the gathered community. This can be done as you sing the Communion hymn, and as you allow the quiet time after Communion to be a time of personal prayer. Hopefully, receiving Holy Communion is always a time of grace for our own personal transformation as we then go forth from this assembly to “announce the Gospel with our lives.”
Welcome to Saint Joseph Parish! To register, you have several options available to you: There are forms in the narthex of the church, ask any Usher for assistance in locating them; visit our website: www.stjosephmech.org to download the Parish Registration Form and return it to the parish office; or stop by the parish office and our staff will be happy to assist you. Current parishioners, if you have any updates, please contact us as soon as you can, in order to keep your information current.
Also, we invite everyone to visit the www.FORMED.org website and use our Parish code 3G2H34 to start watching Catholic videos, movies, and formation information. There is no cost to you. This is Father Rozman’s gift to all our parishioners. Check out all the great information, movies and books available for free!!! What a great way to learn more about being a disciple for our Lord, Jesus Christ! The Formed pick of the week: God’s Mighty Servant.
WELCOME TO SAINT JOSEPH PARISH! ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WWW.STJOSEPHMECH.ORG
Some SJS staff gave up their first morning of summer vacation to attend a "CPR in the Schools" training. By attending this training, these staff members will be able to teach hands-only CPR to our middle school students! Many, many thanks to The Children's M i r a c l e Network, Penn State Health-Milton Hershey M e d i c a l Center, and Franklin Banfer at Penn State MHMC for
providing the training and two "CPR in Schools" training kits! Each kit is valued at $650. Thank you to the following staff members for doing this for our students: Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Nankee, Mrs. Neghiu, Mr. Sansone, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Weikel, and Mrs. Earnest. Saint Joseph School is now enrolling Preschool -Eighth Grade. Call 717-766-2564 or visit www.sjsmch.org for more information.
Golf Head Coach: Trinity High School is seeking a head coach for the Varsity Golf program. The coach will be responsible to develop a regular practice schedule and organize the time to provide individual and team development, coach student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition, communicate effectively with the
Athletic Director, athletes, parents, and golf course, and model the Catholic Christian mission of the school. Interested applicants should forward a coaching resume and formal coaching philosophy to Gary Bricker ([email protected]), Athletic Director, by June 30.
“A Novena of Fridays” Calling all families!!! Summertime is almost upon us and what better way to start your summer weekends than coming as a family to Eucharistic Adoration! During the month of June (dedicated to the Sacred Heart of
Jesus) and July (dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of our Lord) there will be a time of Eucharistic Adoration and prayer on Friday evenings in the Church. The schedule is as follows for Fridays from June 1 - July 27: 5:30 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00 PM Evening Prayer of the Church (Vespers) Eucharistic Adoration continues.
If you make a visit, please write your specific prayers on the paper provided and place in prayer basket.
8:15 PM Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 8:30 PM Night Prayer (Compline) with Benediction Allow your love for our Eucharistic Lord to grow during these special times of prayer as you spend some quiet time with Him! Sign-up sheets for Adoration are located in the Narthex.
Everyone is Welcome to Participate! Monday, June 18th at 6PM, volunteers are needed to help move classroom furniture. We will be moving furniture on the following dates: June 18 and 25, and July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. This schedule worked well the previous six years. It is estimated that this project saves Saint Joseph Parish approximately $7,000.00 annually!!! All family members are welcome to participate!!! It's okay if folks can't make it every week - come when you can!!! Anyone needing service hours is welcome.
Service hour slips are available! Safety First: friendly reminder, please wear sneakers or closed-toed shoes with back. Please no flip flops, sandals, clogs, etc.
Thanks for all that you do for our Parish Community. We simply function so much better with your service!!! God Bless!
SAVE THE DATE for our
Annual Parish Picnic!
Sunday, July 29, 2018, from 1-4 PM
in the Saint Joseph Parish Life and
Education Center!
FINANCE POSITION: Saint Joseph Parish
Office has a vacancy for a weekday, full-time, benefits eligible Finance position primarily responsible for budgeting, payroll, accounts payable and receivables. This position requires a detail-oriented and flexible individual who can work independently and collaboratively. Candidates should be skilled in Microsoft Office software applications especially Excel and Word and have the ability to learn proprietary software programs. Ten-key capability and the ability/willingness to organize and lead a team of volunteers is beneficial. The individual in this position needs to be mature, courteous and capable of professional interaction with others. Excellent communication skills, trustworthiness, reliability, willingness to maintain confidentiality and the ability to complete routine delegated assignments in a timely manner are essential. Interested individuals should contact John Durle, Parish Manager, at the Parish Office by email: [email protected]
2018 BAPTISM PREPARATION WORKSHOPS: Parents are required to attend a workshop prior to the Baptism of their child. The Belonging program is intended not only to offer parents preparation for the ceremony of Baptism, but to learn what it means to be children of God and that
in the Church, they and their child will always have a place where they belong. The date for the Baptism Workshop for July has been changed to Saturday July 14 from 9am -12 noon. Parish Office: John Paul II Room Contact Suzanne Bruzga by Friday July 6 if you are planning on attending the workshop.
[email protected] or 717-766-9433
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH MECHANICSBURG, PA June 17, 2018
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK We would like to thank:
JPI Insurance Associates, Inc. for sponsoring an advertisement in our parish bulletin.
Please patronize the businesses that underwrite all of the publishing expenses of our weekly bulletin.
The wild what?! That’s right… the Wild Goose! It is a term the ancient Celts had for the Holy Spirit. And if you allow him, the Wild Goose will lead you on an adventure greater than you can imagine. The Spirit will lead you to a place of mercy, healing, peace, and presence. The Holy Spirit has been given to us not as a possession to be tamed or controlled, but rather as a Person that will lead us to the Heart of God.
The Wild Goose series will help you experience a deeper relationship with the Person of the Holy Spirit, and as you come to experience God’s presence and power this very same Spirit will transform you and bring you freedom.
Saint Joseph Parish is happy to host several episodes of the Wild Goose series this summer. Each will consist of prayer, a video presentation, and small group discussion. No registration is necessary...feel free to drop in any dates you’re available. If you can’t attend sessions in person, we encourage you to watch them on www.FORMED.org
Tuesday, June 19: The Holy Spirit and the Eucharist
Tuesday, June 26: The Spirit of Adoption
Tuesday, July 3: The Spirit and the Sacraments
Tuesday, July 10: The Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Tuesday, July 17: The Spirit and the Desert
Tuesday, July 24: The Spirit Convicts
Tuesday, July 31: The Spirit’s Freedom
Tuesday, August 7: The Spirit’s Witness
Tuesday, August 14: The Spirit Remembers
All sessions are free of charge and take place in Brindle Hall from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.
Contact Mary ([email protected])
or Suzanne ([email protected]),
Attention all Catholic young men and women ages 15-25! QUO VADIS DAYS 2018 for young men will be June 24-27 and FIAT DAYS 2018 for young women will be July 1-3 at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary. Our Lord Jesus Christ has a great plan and mission for you! You are invited to attend the Diocese of Harrisburg’s 14th Annual Quo Vadis Days and Fiat Days vocation discernment retreat to spend time with other young men and women your age as you listen to the Lord’s call in your life while having fun. Registration forms can be found on our website at www.hbgdiocese.org/vocations. You may also contact the Office of Vocations at 717-657-4804, ext. 282 or email [email protected] with questions or for a registration packet.
BOOKS NOW BEING COLLECTED! SJS 8th grade class is sponsoring a book/video sale with proceeds going towards their class trip to Washington DC. It will be held on Saturday, September 8th in the Parish Life and Education Center gym. Used books/videos in good condition, for adults & children, fiction & nonfiction, hardback or soft cover, history books, cookbooks, home & garden, religious books, of appropriate nature. We are not able to accept encyclopedias, old text books or magazines. Marked collection boxes have been placed inside the entrance to Saint Joseph School. The school's summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to noon. Donations will be accepted until September 7. Questions may be directed to Julie Koranda by email: [email protected]. Thank you for your donations and support of the 8th grade.
Save the Date for the sixth annual Christmas Fest!!!
Saturday, November 17, 2018 Saint Joseph Parish Life and Education Center
...Anyone who has never been baptized or affiliated with any church and has expressed a desire to be a member of a church community? ...Anyone who has been baptized in another denomination, but is interested in learning about the Catholic faith? ...Anyone who has been baptized Catholic, and has not
yet received the Sacraments of Holy Communion or Confirmation? ...Any non-active Catholic who has been away from the church and would like to get reacquainted? The first step begins with YOU, today, as you invite your family members, friends, co-workers, or others to explore what it means to be Catholic. All inquiries welcome! For information please contact Suzanne Bruzga, Evangelization Coordinator, at [email protected] or 717-766-9433.
Automated Giving Option: Summer is here and so are
vacations!!! Here is an easy option for you to remember your parish tithe
while you are out and about enjoying all of God’s wonderful and beautiful
creations!!! Some families have opted to set up a “bill payer”
system. This is where you can request an automatic payment from your
financial institution, to be sent directly to our church, at your requested
date of the month and the amount you choose. This is not as “electronic”
as we had previously, but the best news of all, is that this service, for almost
all people, is free to both the donor and the parish. Thank you for your
continued support of the parish as we continue the mission of Our Lord
and His Church, all year long. If you have any questions, please contact the
p a r i s h F i n a n c e M a n a g e r a t 7 1 7 - 7 6 6 - 9 4 3 3 o r
email: [email protected].
40th ANNUAL MEN’S RETREAT Attention Men! The 40th Annual Men’s Retreat,
sponsored by Corpus Christi Parish, is set for
August 3 - August 5 (Friday eve ‘til early Sunday
afternoon) on the campus of Mount Saint Mary’s
University, Emmitsburg, MD (45 minutes down
Route 15!). Make your reservation early to ensure your place. This year
the retreat will be led by Bishop Gainer! Please contact Tom Andrews, by
email: [email protected] or call 717-802-9000 for more information.
Dynamic Catholic display in Narthex next weekend!
