SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH MECHANICSBURG, PA November 4, 2018

The Week Ahead

MONDAY 4:00 PM REP - Grades 1-8 (Parish Life & Ed. Ctr.) 5:30 PM Cherub Choir Rehearsal (Parish Life & Ed. Ctr. Rm. 204) 6:30 PM REP - Grades 1-8 (Parish Life & Ed. Ctr.)

TUESDAY 9:30 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet (Sanctuary) 11:00 AM Rosary at Vibralife 6:00 PM Knights of Columbus First Degree (Lee Horan Rm.) 6:30 PM Alpha (Parish Life & Ed. Ctr. Saint Joseph Hall) 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus (Lee Horan Rm.) 7:00 PM Wild Goose (Brindle Hall)

WEDNESDAY 10:30 AM Great Adventure Bible Study (Brindle Hall) 5:00 PM Chosen High School Program (Lee Horan Rm.) 7:00 PM Legion of Mary (John Paul II Rm.) 7:00 PM Contemplative Prayer Group (Lee Horan Rm.)

THURSDAY 6:30 PM SJS Ed. Board Mtg. (Parish Life & Ed. Ctr. Rm. 218) 7:15 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

FRIDAY 10:30 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry (Lee Horan Rm.) 6:30 PM Alpha (Parish Life & Ed. Ctr. Saint Joseph Hall) 7:00 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament/Evening Prayer for the Deceased/Adoration continues (Sanctuary) 8:15 PM Prayers for Healing of Our Church/Night Prayer 8:30 PM Benediction (Sanctuary)

SATURDAY 6:15 AM That Man Is You (Brindle Hall) 8:00 AM Diocesan Catechetical Conference (Diocese of Harrisburg)

9:00 AM Alpha (Parish Life & Ed. Ctr. Saint Joseph Hall) 10:00 AM Junior Legion of Mary (John Paul II Rm.) 3:30 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessional) -Roz/Sahd

After Mass Grocery Gift Cards (Narthex) Welcome Table (Narthex) 177 Project Ticket Giveaway (Narthex) Kentucky Mission Trip Raffle Ticket Sale (Brindle Hall)

NEXT SUNDAY WELCOME SUNDAY 9:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessional) - Roz 9:30 AM Preschool/Kindergarten REP (Parish Life & Ed. Ctr.) 9:45 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Lee Horan Rm.) 11:15 AM Deaf Bible Study (Lee Horan Rm.) 11:30 AM Rite of Entrance for Confirmation Year 1 11:30 AM Opening the Word (Brindle Hall) 6:00 PM Great Adventure Bible Study (Lee Horan Rm.) 7:30 PM Over 30-Men’s Basketball (Parish Life & Ed. Ctr. - Gym)

After All Masses Grocery Gift Cards (Narthex) Welcome Table (Narthex) Coffee & Donuts (Brindle Hall) Keep Christ in Christmas card sale (Brindle Hall) 177 Project Ticket Giveaway (Narthex) Kentucky Mission Trip Raffle Ticket Sale (Brindle Hall)

Masses for the Week

SATURDAY VIGIL - THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

5:00 PM Joe Kirk - Sahd

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 - THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

8:00 AM All Souls - Roz

*+9:45 AM Deceased Members of the Legion of Mary - Sahd *11:30 AM People of the Parish Living and Deceased - Sahd

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 - WEEKDAY

6:30 AM All Souls

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 - WEEKDAY

9:00 AM All Souls

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 - WEEKDAY

9:00 AM Emily Rose Bielawa

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 - WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Charles Weber (Weber)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 - THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA 6:30 AM In Honor of Ronald and Margaret Santo Wedding Anniversary (Santo)

9:00 AM All Souls

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 - SAINT LEO THE GREAT, POPE AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

8:00 AM All Souls

SATURDAY VIGIL - THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

5:00 PM Deceased Members of Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes - Sahd

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 - THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME; VETERANS’S DAY 8:00 AM People of the Parish Living and Deceased - Roz

*+9:45 AM Connie Baranko (Baranko) - Sahd

11:30 AM Deceased Bishops, Priests, Deacons, and Religious who have ever labored in our Diocese - Sahd

+ Mass in American Sign Language (ASL) * Choir Present

Today in Our Parish 9:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessional) - Roz 10:30 AM SJS Open House 11:30 AM Opening the Word (Brindle Hall) 12:45 PM Adoration (Sanctuary) 3:00 PM Benediction (Sanctuary) 6:00 PM Great Adventure Bible Study (Lee Horan Rm.) 7:30 PM Over 30-Men’s Basketball (Parish Life & Ed. Ctr. - Gym) After All Masses Grocery Gift Cards (Narthex) Coffee & Donuts (Brindle Hall) Keep Christ in Christmas Card Sale (Brindle Hall) Manna Bag Collection for New Hope Ministry (Narthex)

177 Project Ticket Giveaway (Narthex) Kentucky Mission Trip Raffle Ticket Sale (Brindle Hall)

REST IN PEACE

Please pray for those who have recently died,

may they rest in peace, especially:

Anne Gladis

Bridget Kotalik Edward Krankowski

Rudy Rossi Kendall Rae Stump

Teresa Ann Wigoda

THIS WEEK’S READINGS MONDAY - Philippians 2:1-4; Luke 14:12-14 TUESDAY - Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 14:15-24 WEDNESDAY - Philippians 2:12-18; Luke 14:25-33 THURSDAY - Philippians 3:3-8a; Luke 15:1-10 FRIDAY - Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17; John 2:13-22

SATURDAY - Philippians 4:10-19; Luke 16:9-15 SUNDAY - 1 Kings 17:10-16; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44

There is always a possibility that one of our priests will be called to assist at other parishes, which would unexpectedly affect the weekend

celebrant schedule here at our parish.

WELCOME TO SAINT JOSEPH PARISH! THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WWW.STJOSEPHMECH.ORG

Remember the Sick in Prayer

We Remember TABERNACLE FLOWERS: In celebration of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Al and Mary Kroh. Available: November 11 and November 18. ALTAR FLOWERS: In honor of John Usaitis from Joan, Cathy, and family. Available: November 18 and November 25. AMBO FLOWERS: Available: November 18 and November 25. DIVINE MERCY FLOWERS: Available: November 11 and November 18. RED SANCTUARY CANDLE: Special Intention. Available: November 11 and November 25. TABERNACLE CANDLES: Available: November 25 and December 9. ALTAR CANDLES: Pray for the recovery of Brandon L. Galette. Available: December 9 and December 23. AMBO CANDLES: In memory of Frank and Carol Caeti. Available: November 11 and November 25. PRO-LIFE ROSES: Available: November 11 and November 18.

$50 Donation for Tabernacle, Altar, Ambo, & Divine Mercy Flowers, $10 Donation for candles, $5 Donation for Pro-Life Rose

Adoration/Live Music here at Saint Joseph!!! Marie Miller and Ben Wagner are two of the artists involved in the 177 Project, and they’ll be visiting Saint Joseph on November 18 for an evening of Adoration and Christian music. Your entire family is welcome to attend this uplifting and awesome night of praise of Our Lord! The evening begins at 6:45 PM, and will end

by 9:00 PM. Free tickets, which are needed to attend, will be available in the Narthex after every Mass beginning this weekend. They are also available online, at www.itickets.com. We look forward to seeing you on Nov. 18!

Anita Acri, Irene Adams, Molly Adams, Ginny Argires, Betty Arnold, Blaine Arnold, Ronald Arnold, John Ascani, Lily Eileen Bagnato, Terry Bates, Mike Battista, Evelyn Beckett, Susan Bianca, Nancy Bluhm, Sue Bobb, Dale Bonney, William Bray, Kay Bricker, Chris Brynes, Adam Burns, David Calderone, Thomas Callahan, Tina Camasta, Joseph Campbell, Andrea Camuto, Sister Kathleen Marie Carroll, Eleanor Cassidy, Pete Ciarrocca, Gary Davila, June Davis, John DeFrayne, Nancy Donovan, Pat Donovan, Vincent Drake, Patricia Dudzinski, Larry Fegley, Suzanne Ferguson, Theresa Fidler, Bob Forsythe, John Galinski, Patricia Gally, Robert Gally, Teresa Gavin, David Gerard, Kimberly Giuestini, William Gorman, Nancy Goss, Terry Govelovich, James Harcarick, Laura Hartzel, Al Hellam, Ricky Hesselfinger, Lisa Hoch, Gene Hosey, Betty Husic, Jeannie Ishman, Jesse Jones, Jr., Carson Kaiser, Dan Keane, Dennis Kelly, Joyce Kelly, Emma Kenyon , Sister Jo Ann Knight, Jeannine Kuhn, Pat Kuntz, Carmella Laffredo, Tallulah Larkin, Raymond Lawrence, Camille LaVoie, Bill & Linda Leavens, John Loeper, Wyatt Longey, Regis Magni, Dorothy Mayernick, Thomas Mazz, Father Menei, Tina Middleton, Christine Miller, Brenda Miller, Dakota Miller, Scott Miller, Matt Muldowney, Matthew Murray, Laverne Muth, Marine O’Reilly, Barry Payne, Kristine, Echo & Augustus Pizur, Abby Policastro, Tyler Quill, Dr. Rankin, Laura Davila Rayes, Kaye Ream, Sam Reed, Carl Reynolds, Mary Beth Rhoads, Bob Riley, Harold Rock, Michael Rosenstein, Andrew Schock, Lisa Schock, Anthony Schwab, Jean Shaner, Merrick Shook, Phyllis Regan Smalley, Wanda Smith, William Smith, Mary Snizik, Dana Spinks, Benjamin Stabbin, John Stefanache, Sister Thelma Steiger, Sonja Stefano, Wayne Stellefson, Christine Stellefson, Holly Stine, Maddison Stover, Tina Swanger, Cheryl Tedeschi, Viktor Trayson, Shirley Valetske, Ron Venet, Thomas Wargo, Rick Warner, Georgia Weber, Keith Wentz, Regina Wielge, Jeff Williams, George Woods, Catherine Yeomans, Rosemary Yordy, Shirley York, Susan Younes, Ed Young, Sondra Zabroske, Louis Zecca, Kay Ziegler, Cathy Zimmerman, Patricia Zimmerman, Anya Kay Zvorsky

Pews / Accessibility Some pews have been moved around because of

the need for more seating in the choir loft for our large parish choir. Moving a pew is less expensive than purchasing more chairs, plus the natural wooden seating in the choir loft area helps with the already fantastic sounds that come from the loft. With the movement of pews, we are not reducing any seating in the church – just moving some seating to where it is needed. For instance, many who wait in line for confessions have already expressed gratitude for the ability to sit while waiting, with the pew that has been moved there. That pew is also available for those who need more space during the Sunday Mass, especially parents with small children who want to be closer to the narthex, or parishioners with mobility issues. Wooden chairs with arms have been placed in the front section near the Baptismal font, as it has been noted that armchairs are much easier to rise from, especially when one can use arms on either side of them. We are still working on the front center sections, where we need more space than the center aisle allows for movement around a casket during a funeral.

Other projects were suggested when we had the meetings about seating arrangements and handicapped accessibility. Two examples are: more parking spaces for the handicapped; electronic openers on at least one set of inner narthex doors. We will prioritize all of the suggestions that were made and incorporate them as the budget allows.

The Sacrament of Baptism We have already offered the possibility of

having a Baptism during the weekend Masses. This option is provided by the Rite of Baptism. We will continue to offer Baptisms outside Mass once a month on Sunday afternoons, and with this new option of Baptism during Mass, we will more than double the opportunities offered for Baptism. Beginning in 2019 there will no longer be “private” Baptisms scheduled, since the Church wants this first Sacrament to be a public event, with the entire Christian community celebrating the initiation of a new member. Parents who will be preparing for Baptism will be able to schedule their date after fulfilling the requirements for preparation. Please contact Suzanne Bruzga for details at 717-766-9433, or evangelization@stjosephmech.org

SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH MECHANICSBURG, PA November 4, 2018

Baby Bottles: Our annual Campaign to support the women and families served by Morning Star Pregnancy Services has ended. Please continue to return the baby bottles to the parish office, with or without donations. This saves our resources. To learn more about Morning Star and how you might help, visit www.supportmorningstar.com. Thank you so much for your continued generosity.

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!

October 28, 2018 Weekly Offering: $ 22,214.00 Offerings Year to Date: $441,420.00 Weekly Budget: $ 26,731.00 Budget Year to Date: $481,158.00 Difference: -$4,317.00 Difference: -$39,738.00

Additional offerings of $1,065.00 for debt reduction.

We received thirty-five (37) E-Checks totaling $3,350.00, which made up 14.95% of our collection revenue for this past weekend.

Thank you all for your continued generosity!!!

Automated Giving Option: 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, 410 East

Simpson Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, at your requested date of the

month and the amount you choose. The financial institution will then

generate a paper check and send to the parish on that date. 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

the Our Lord and His Church, all year long. If you have any questions,

please contact the parish Finance Administrator at 717-766-9433 or

email: finance@stjosephmech.org.

Attention Current and New Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Holy Spirit Hospital will hold a training session for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion on Monday, November 5, 2018, at Holy Spirit Hospital, Pastoral Care Offices at 10:00 AM. This workshop is for those applying for a NEW mandate and for those RENEWING an existing mandate. Those renewing their mandate are asked to please bring their training manual with them. Please contact the Parish Office 717-766-9433 or email: officemanager@stjosephmech.org to register.

Get Connected with Saint Joseph Parish via MYPARISHAPP on your smart phone. Download the app by texting the letters “A-P-P” to the phone number 88202. You will be texted a link to tap on, to download the app. Or select the app from the internet from your phone and type in myparishapp.com then select INSTALL. If you receive a message to ALLOW access, please select ALLOW. If you receive a message to select YOUR PARISH enter the zip code 17055 and select our parish: SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH.

On Tuesday, November 6, at 7:00 PM, there will be a Charismatic Mass with prayers for healing at Saint Theresa Church, 1300 Bridge St., New Cumberland. Reverend Samuel DuBois will be the celebrant. All are welcome. For more information, please call: Loretta at 717-737-7551 or Mary Ann at 717-564-7709.

The Knights of Columbus is interested in organizing a bus trip for the MARCH FOR LIFE in Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 18, 2019. Cost will be approximately $20-$25 per person. The

itinerary would include attending Mass at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, followed by the Rally and Pro-Life March on the Mall. If interested. please contact Frank Barrella at 717-766-6316, by NOVEMBER 10, 2018. Praying you can join us and support all human life!!!

PRECIOUS BLOOD DURING THE FLU SEASON As we head into flu season, we will stop offering the Precious Blood at our weekend Masses of obligation. We will offer the Precious Blood only at the daily Masses. And, if you are concerned about spreading or catching anything during the Sign of Peace, please simply give a verbal greeting to those around you instead of extending your hand.

The Diocese of Harrisburg’s annual Mass Celebrating the Gifts of People with Disabilities will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 11:30 AM at Saint Catherine Laboure, 4000 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Bishop Ronald Gainer will be the celebrant and homilist. This year also marks the 40th Anniversary of the signing of the 1978 Pastoral Statement on Persons with Disabilities. A light

reception will follow the Mass, which will include reflections on the 1978 Pastoral Statement. To assist with planning, it is requested that those attending from outside Saint Catherine Labouré Parish or in need of any special accommodations, kindly RSVP to LKiley@hbgdiocese.org or 717-657-4804 ext. 322 prior to November 9, 2018. All are welcome to attend!

Christmas flowers and decorations are a beautiful expression to honor our Lord on the Altar during the Christmas season! We are looking for assistance to decorate the Altar and would appreciate any help. If you are interested in helping to decorate the Altar for Christmas, please contact the parish office at 717-766-9433.

Next Sunday, November 11th, is Veterans Day! We are grateful for your service and appreciate your sacrifice to our country! We welcome all veterans to come to Mass in your military uniform. We will also have a special blessing at all the weekend Masses for veterans who are with us.

WELCOME TO SAINT JOSEPH PARISH! THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WWW.STJOSEPHMECH.ORG

In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, students in preschool through third grade were treated to the annual visit from Mechanicsburg firefighters. The firefighters spoke

to the individual grades about fire safety. Then the grades took turns visiting the trucks parked in front of the school and learning about the different apparatus on each one.

SJS recognized Red Ribbon Week Oct. 22nd-26th with a poster contest for grades 1-8. The posters were to feature the words, " Life Is Your Journey. Travel Drug Free". A dress

down day was awarded to the following winners: Camryn Matter, Scarlet Skozilas, Gia Fenice, Emma Matter, Paul Moser, Caitlyn Carchidi, Patrick Tanney, Sophia Zambotti, Mirella Pomilla, and Joy Yang.

On Tuesday, December 4th, at 6:00 PM near the entrance of Saint Joseph School, we will have our seventh annual Tree of Lights Ceremony. We will have a prayer, enjoy some music, and then illuminate the two trees in front of the school. Each light on the tree will represent a loved one from within the Saint Joseph community, with blue lights symbolizing the memory of a deceased loved one and white lights in honor of a living family member or friend. Each light can be purchased and dedicated for a minimal donation of $10, or three for $25. The deadline for purchasing lights is Wednesday, November 28th. For more information or questions, please contact Mary Earnest at mearnest@sjsmch.org or 717-766-2564.

Interested in learning more about Saint Joseph School? Join us today, Sunday, November 4, for our Fall Open House from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM.

2018 Trinity High School Fall Open House & Registration: Join us on Sunday, November 18 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM to learn about the Trinity experience! We offer a college preparatory education rooted in the Catholic Tradition that enriches students’ mind, body, and spirit with nationally

recognized academics, over 50 clubs and activities, and championship caliber athletics. 9th grade registration for the 2019-2020 academic year will be accepted at the Open House. Questions? Contact Devon Ban, Director of Admissions, at 717-761-1116 or dban@thsrocks.us.

Building Monitors Needed! As we create the schedule for the

fall, we are in need of more Building Monitors to assist guests and help provide safety at the Parish Life and Education Center. This volunteer ministry assists on Tuesdays - Thursday evenings 6:00 - 9:00 PM and is essential for keeping the building a safe place for all who use it in the evening! Sign-up with a friend and catch up while doing our parish a service! Any time you can give is appreciated. Orientation is provided. Please contact the parish office at 717-766-9433 or email: officemanager@stjosephmech.org to volunteer for this ministry.

Your help is really appreciated!

Join us for the Wild Goose! The Wild Goose 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 draw us to the Heart of God. Each evening will consist of prayer, a video presentation, and small group discussion. The next gathering is Tuesday, November 6, at 7:00 PM in Brindle Hall. The topic is “Gifts of the Holy Spirit”. You can pre-register, or just drop in!

To pre-register, contact Mary at adultformation@stjosephmech.org or 717-766-9433.

Our Annual Angel Tree, benefiting Catholic Charities and New Hope Ministries, will be in the narthex in one week. More details next weekend!

Faith First Moms Movement at Saint Joseph Catholic Church! Hey, Momma, do you ever feel like there can be more? Do you wonder how to use those daily struggles to bring you closer to Jesus or how you can pray more with your young family? We do too. Now is our time to pray more, draw closer to Jesus and Mary, and find solace in our faith with our young families and with each other! Are you ready to be part of this new movement at Saint Joseph? If you are a mother to children age 5 and under we need your perspective! We are building a new group for moms -Faith First Moms Movement. Why? Not because we have all the answers, but because God knows we are better together! Please reach out to Amanda Snyder and Jen Yoder at momsatstjoes@gmail.com to express your interest in joining Faith First Moms Movement by November 15th for more information on the next steps for our group! "It is not possible to live and grow in faith without the support of a group of a Christian community. It is here that you will learn together to build a better world." Saint John Paul II

High School Basketball Registration is OPEN! The SJAA Basketball program is for all boys and girls in grades 9-12 who are baptized Catholic (or in an RCIA program) and an active members of Saint Joseph, Saint Katharine Drexel, or Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parishes. High school aged kids who are members of neighboring parishes that do not field a CYO high school team for either boys or girls, may also play for another parish that does field one, including Saint Joseph. Registration is online only at: https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1153409. High School Registration closes 11/15/2018.

Fellow Knights of Columbus Council 12788: Please congratulate our Newest Member,

Thomas Fletcher!

Silence of Mary Collection: The weekend of November 17/18,

carts will be in the narthex collecting items for the Silence of Mary Home. Needed items are: shampoo, conditioner, lotion, shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, toilet tissue, paper towels, washcloths, and small personal hygiene items. Gift cards are also appreciated. Questions? Contact Mary Ann at 766-6316. Thank you for your support.

The Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas Cards are available after Sunday Masses in Brindle Hall this weekend.

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SPONSOR OF THE WEEK We would like to thank:

Sons of Italy for sponsoring an advertisement in our parish bulletin.

Please patronize the businesses that underwrite all of the publishing expenses of our weekly bulletin.

The James Del Guadio family is the

Knights of Columbus Council 12788 Family of the Month

Please congratulate them when you see them!

Stress in Your Marriage? – Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their marriage. Some experience coldness. Others experience conflict in their relationship. Most don’t know how to change the situation or even communicate with their spouse about it. Retrouvaille provides marriage help! This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. The next Retrouvaille weekend is scheduled for January 11-13, 2019. For more information and to register, please visit retrouvaille.org or call (717) 356-2185.

The Knights of Columbus are sending care packages to reach out and stay connected with the youth/young adults of our parish (military, college, or just “away”). If you would like us to include your

child we need their contact information. Please send their name and contact to warren.kofc.12788@gmail.com. Our mission is to let them know they are in our prayers and an important part of our community.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR “MATTHEW 25:40 HELPING HANDS MINISTRY”

“…And the King will say to them in reply, “Amen…Amen…I say to you: whatsoever you did for these least sisters and brothers of mine, you did for Me!” Matthew 25:40 Our “Matthew 25:40 Helping Hands Ministry” is expanding and we could use your help. Volunteers are needed to help with the following services:

1) Transportation for parishioners to attend Saturday/Sunday Mass, medical appointments, and other essential errands. 2) Visiting with parishioners that are homebound and would like to have company from time to time. 3) Preparing meals for parishioners that are not feeling well or have recently been released from the hospital, and for new mothers. If you are interested in offering your time and talents to the “Matthew 25:40 Helping Hands Ministry” or would like additional information, please contact Linda Schneider at lschneider@sjsmch.org.

Calling all bakers! This year’s Christmas Fest will feature “Pies for a Purpose". Home-baked pies will be sold to raise funds for a need within the parish. This year, all proceeds from the sale of the pies will be donated towards the purchase of a new tabernacle for the church. If you would like to donate a pie, please contact 717-790-9172 or vjdspn@verizon.net.

Kentucky Mission Committee fundraiser: Raffle tickets are available for a Boyd's Bear lighted Christmas Tree and/or a handmade quilt. They will be available in Brindle Hall following all Masses on Sunday: October 28, November 4 and November 11. The tickets are $1.00 apiece or 6 for $5.00. Tickets will also be available on November 17 before the drawing at Christmas Fest at 3:00 PM. Thank you for supporting this mission project.

The 6th annual Christmas Fest will take place in our Parish Life and Education Center, on Saturday, November 17 from 8:00 AM until 3:30 PM. In addition to children’s games, silent auction, and school musical performances, volunteers are needed to help out on the day of the event or donate baked goods for the Bake Sale. Please contact Valerie Spangler at 717-790-9172 or vjdspn@verizon.net for more information.

Junior Legion of Mary Invitation for Children The Legion of Mary is one of the best organizations in the Church that

encourages us to answer, "yes," to God. There are adult groups of the Legion and there are groups for young people.

We are very happy and excited to announce that Father Rozman has given permission to start a Junior group of the Legion of Mary starting November 10th, for those who are in third grade and older. Meetings and service opportunities will take place weekly on Saturdays. We will meet in John Paul II

room at 10 AM. This time includes Legion meeting and work for the Church. Boys and girls, in 3rd - 8th grade are welcome. Some examples of our work: visiting residents in VibraLife, parishioners that are homebound, and bringing the Pilgrim Virgin Mary Statue. Questions, contact Nancy Hudock 717-421-0250.

Our annual Diocesan Catechetical Conference is Saturday,

November 10 at 8 AM at the Diocesan Center, 4800 Union Deposit Road,

Harrisburg, 17111. The theme is All in for Jesus: Toward an Evangelizing Catechesis. The keynote is Dr. Bob Rice, a Professor of

Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Bishop Ronald Gainer

is our principal Mass celebrant and homilist. There will be 28 workshops

presented over four sessions by a blue-ribbon panel of

speakers. Conference fee is $30, which includes breakfast and

lunch. Registration deadline is November 5, 2018. While geared especially

for catechists, this conference is for anyone interested in learning more

about his or her Catholic Faith. Only the first 450 registrants are

guaranteed admittance. For information or to register, please go

to www.hbgdiocese.org/cat_conference.

Let’s talk about miracles. Can you look past the spectacle to find the faith? Can you be Bartimaeus, from last week’s Gospel, and use the miracle to grow in faith and follow the Lord? This week, we start digging into the Gospel of Saint. Mark to encounter the Lord more deeply. Are you ready for a miracle in your life?

Join us for food, fellowship and figuring this whole thing out in Brindle Hall next Saturday morning at 6:15. THAT MAN IS YOU! is an interactive men’s program that enables you to develop the vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society, experiencing true freedom as sons of God.

Contact Tony Devlin at thedevlinfamily@yahoo.com for information.