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PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM *Closed 12:00-1:00 PM

Sundays 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Phone: 717-533-7168, Fax: 717-520-0526

Email: office@stjoanhershey.org

Website: www.stjoanhershey.org

PARISH OFFICE 717-533-7168

Rev. Alfred Sceski, Pastor Ext. 102

Rev. Steven Arena, Parochial Vicar Ext. 104

Rev. Michael Opoki, A.J., In Residence

Rev. Modestus Ngwu, O.P., In Residence Deacon Rodrigue Mortel, MD

Barbara Hasson, Parish Manager Ext. 107

John Triscik, Youth Coordinator Ext. 128

Beth Palmer, Director of Music Ext. 109

Susan Robison, Parish Secretary Ext. 100

Mary Butch, Secretary Ext. 115

Michelle Gutshall, Finance Manager Ext. 103

Jackie Abel, Communications & Development Ext. 121

Earl Tropp. Director of Religious Education Ext. 122

Marcie Warner, Director of Religious Education Ext. 112

Betty Roksandic, REP Secretary Ext. 124

ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL 717-533-2854

Sr. Eileen M. McGowan, D.M., Principal Ext. 118

Deb Rizzotto, Development Director Ext. 123

Joey Rubinic, Cafeteria Ext. 120

W.I.N.G.S. Program Ext. 117

HOSPITAL EMERGENCIES: 717-805-7950

CONVENT 717-533-2864

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Saturday Vigil: 5:15PM

Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:30PM

Daily Mass: Monday- Friday: 6:45AM & 9:00AM, Saturday: 9:00AM

Rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy: 6:30 PM everyday

Chaplet of Divine Mercy: 9:30AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:00 to 5:30 PM, Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 PM

Sacrament of the Sick: Call the office.

Sacrament of Baptism: 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month. Parents are required to attend one class. Call the office to register.

Sacrament of Marriage: Call the office 9 to 12 months prior to the proposed wedding date.

P���:� M�::��� S���;J;��: We, the Eucharistic Community of St. Joan of Arc Parish, by the grace of God and through our participation in His Word, the Church’s sacraments, and prayer, seek our eternal salvation.

We live out the doctrines and traditions of our Faith in communion with the holy, catholic, and apostolic Church, established by Our Lord Jesus Christ.

With courage, we follow the example of our patron saint and invoke her intercession as we strive to know God, love God and serve God which moves us to actively promote and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the midst of our every day life.

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MASS SCHEDULE, READINGS & INTENTIONS

VOCATIONS: VOCATIONS: VOCATIONS: VOCATIONS: “Who has faith in Me will do the works I do, and far greater than these.” Are you being called to do the work of the Lord as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? If you are considering this possibility, call Father Brian Wayne at 717-657-4804 or email: frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org.

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Acts 14:5-18; Jn 14:21-26 6:45 AM Rita Zelonis 9:00 AM Elpidio & Rosa Calamai

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Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31a

6:45 AM Deceased Members of the Hahn Family 9:00 AM Deceased Painter and Dougherty Families

W;<�;:<�K, M�K 17 Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8 6:45 AM Carlo Palumbo 9:00 AM Mary & Louis Stahl

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Acts 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11 6:45 AM Priscella Alkire and for the Special Intentions for Maggie Dran 9:00 AM Donald Eline

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Acts 15:22-31; Jn 15:12-17 6:45 AM Albert Steuer 9:00 AM Katie McGowan

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Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21 9:00 AM William Butch 5:15 PM People of the Parish

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Readings: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Pt 3:15-18; Jn 14:15-21

The people of Samaria come to worship the Lord and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is the same Spirit who leads us into the truth. In the body, Jesus was put to death; in the Spirit, he was raised to life. We are called to this same glory.

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7:30 AM Donald Hayward, Deceased Karen and Hayward Families 9:00 AM Mark Damiani 10:30 AM Special Intention for Fran & Paul Shiffler 12:00 PM Susan Dollard 5:30 PM Carol Meridionale

With Much Gratitude… We wish to thank the sponsor of the week for

advertising in our parish bulletin...

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Work on the old convent is going well and we will most likely be approved for occupancy by the second week of June. Of course, we have to stop calling it “the old convent”! We are in the process of naming the various new spaces available for parish use: the community room and dining room in the former convent as well as the rooms in the present office space. The transition to the new “Parish Center” (pretty sure that is what we will call it) will be completed by the end of the summer before the school year begins. Be patient with us as we move. There will probably be some glitches in the transfer but we will sort these out in the first couple of weeks.

I am excited about the work that is being done and look forward to having some more space for parish usage. I will be talking to the parish in the Fall about my vision for other renovations in the future (hopefully in time for our 100th Anniversary in 2020), especially the need for a Parish Social Hall. At some point I will have an open house for the new Parish Center so you can all see the good we are doing when it comes to making more space for the many activities and organizations we are blessed to have!

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Thank you to all who participated in the May Crowning of our Blessed Mother,

especially May Queen, Anne Castellano and the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard.

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SENDING OUR CONDOLENCES:

Please pray for the souls of Nilda Bonfanti and Mary Dyson (Sister of Cecile Mortel) who died recently. The parish community of St. Joan of Arc extends our deepest sympathy to their family and friends on their loss.

ALTAR FLOWERS:

Blessed Mother: In loving memory of Myrtle Moyer and Doris Katsonis from Joseph & Mary Moyer

Respect Life Rose: In thanksgiving for our grandson Timothy Joseph Shiffler, child of God, from Paul and Fran Shiffler

THE PILGRIM CROSS:

If you would like to take the Pilgrim Cross into your home for one week per year and pray for vocations, please call the parish office. The Pilgrim Cross will be in the home of: Week of 5/15 - 5/22: Fran & Barb McCar thy

Week of 5/22 - 5/29: Mary Lou Fox

MASS ATTENDANCE: May 6 & 7 Total: 1779

5:15pm 7:30am 9:00am 10:30am Noon 5:30pm

287 176 387 351 218 360

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for May 20 & 21, 2017

5:15 PM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 Noon 5:30 PM

Lector A. Gould J. Goodpaster P. Graybash S. McDonough N. Ott S. Gutshall

EMHC K. Robinson K. Harbaugh L. Rogers K. Samson J. Traini V. Ruiz-Velasco

M. Rothermel D. Sheehan M. Rogers S. Cordaro M. Waiter J. Triscik

M. Totaro M. Spaeder Sr. Salvatoris M. DeAngelis R. Barry Sr. Eileen

M. Whetherhold K. Burkhart T. DeAngelis G. Bixler

Servers T. Brown J. McGregor A. Samson A. Hamilton M. O’Hara A. Stinson

G. Gurney B. Seesholtz M. Neves N. Hamilton M. O’Hara L. Ruiz-Velasco

M. Gurney G. Harbaugh C. Chardo J. Pegher S. O’Hara D. Matas

MC K. Zachary T. Harbaugh C. Vargo M. Keeler D. O’Hara M. Matas

Money Counters: F. Wetherhold, E. Gliot, J. Detweiler, J. Albanese, J. Tobias, M. Duval

BISHOP’S ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL UPDATE

Parish Goal: $246,800

Total Pledges: $210,716

Pledges Needed: $36,084

*For more information or to make a pledge online, please visit our parish website.

STEWARDSHIP

Managing God’s Gi�s To Us

We Are A Tithing Parish Following God’s Plan For Giving

Weekly Tithing: $32,646

Weekly Budget: $28,462

Year to Date Budget Variance: $25,694

Weekly Heart Of The Parish: $2,605

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Reminder: Names will remain on this list for six weeks.

The following parishioners or family members are ill. Please remember them, and all the sick of the parish, in your prayers:

Vincent Savini, David Liddy, Kaitlin Buser, Lily Carney, Ashley Tatangelo, Barry Boyer, Kevin Rakszawski,

Deborah Nizinkski, Donna Marino, Rose Marie Smith, Terry McCracken, Steve McCracken, Kelly Velesaris, Meghan Johnson, Rodolfo Antonio, Robert Sheehan,

Agnes Jaglas, Ronald Petrasic, Judy Czyrnik, Terry L. Hand, Carol Merlot Knackstedt, Bradley Gill, Albert Mosser,

Shirley Shiffler, John Hines, Daniel Jude Stuart.

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The Sister will be selling their annual raffle tickets next weekend, May 20th & 21st, following each of the Masses.

For more information, please speak with Sister Eileen, Sister Jo Ann, or Sister Salvatoris. Following these dates, tickets will be available for purchase in the school or parish office. This raffle benefits the retired Daughter’s of Mercy.

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Life Teen & EDGE ...

This Week: NO Life Teen! Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and moms to be.

Next Week: “End of the Year Party” It’s been another great year with Life Teen and this year has truly been a blessing with having over 120 teens from 5 schools come during the year. Let’s have some fun next week and I’m sure we’ll have plenty of food and laughter.

EDGE: Are you not in High School but want to be a part of a youth ministry? EDGE is for you and your friends. EDGE is for grades 6-8th and meets on Monday nights from 7 - 8:15 in Meeting Room C. EDGE will return with

some summer dates starting in August before school starts. Questions? Please call John in the Youth Office.

Youth Coordinator: John Tr iscik [Phone] 533-7168 Ext:128 [Email] stjoanofarclifeteen@gmail.com

YOUTH NEWS

SCHOOL & P.T.O. News...

SUNDAY, MAY 14

Second Sunday Social: Following the 9am & 10:30am Masses, in the cafeteria.

MONDAY, MAY 15 9:45 AM Legion of Mary [LH]

3:00 PM Daisy & Brownie Scouts [L]

7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop Meeting [C]

TUESDAY, MAY 16

9:30 AM Little Rock Script. Study [LH]

4:00 PM AREBA Club [C]

6:30 PM Cub Scouts [LH]

7:00 PM Haiti Ministry Meeting [L]

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

7:15 AM Wednesday Morning Coffee [LH]

7:45 AM Gospel Reflection Group [LH]

5:00 PM Confessions

6:30 PM R.C.I.A. [LH]

7:00 PM “I Thirst” Prayer Group

7:00 PM Growing Into Christ Commission Leaders [L]

THURSDAY, MAY 18

6:30 PM Girl Scout Troop 12171 [LH]

7:30 PM Knights of Columbus [Y]

FRIDAY, MAY 19

3:00 PM Junior Legion of Mary [LH]

SATURDAY, MAY 20

4:00 PM Confessions

SUNDAY, MAY 21

1:00 PM Baptisms

3:00 PM Life Teen [Y]

\ [C] Cafeteria [L] Library [G] Gymnasium [R] Rectory

[LH] St. Lucy House [Y]: Youth Room (Meeting Room C) [MA] Meeting Room A [MB] Meeting Room B

S.T.E.M. SUMMER CAMP:

St. Joan of Arc School is offering a 4 week fun-filled and educational S.T.E.M. Summer Camp, taught by SJA teachers! Each week is themed and will incorporate academic domains with exciting activities. Camp is open to the public, located on school grounds and runs from 8am to 4pm each day. You may register for one or more weeks. Cost is $145 /week per child and includes snack. A $25 registration fee is required. The themed weeks are: 7/31-8/4 Animals, 8/7-8/11 Under the Sea, 8/14-8/18 Outta This World, and 8/21-8/25 Nature Adventure. For more information or to register, please see the school’s website or contact Deb Rizzotto at 717-533-2854 or drizzotto@stjoanhershey.org. Please help to spread the word!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL News...

Vacation Bible School… We need YOUR CHILD's Registration!! We are happy to announce that we have had a great response from volunteers to lead our VBS (more help is always welcome!). What we now need is CHILDREN!! We promise a great week of fun activities while we learn from the Bible that God Knows Us, Hears Us, Strengthens Us, Loves Us and Sends us! Please sign up today!

Registration forms are available in the church, parish and REP offices, and on our parish website!

VBS DATES: June 26-30, 6-8:30pm. Father Beiting Appalachian Mission Center Update

A special Thank You to all of our parishioners who helped support our April 23rd trip to Father Beiting Appalachian Mission Center.

We replaced the flooring in the kitchen and dining room and repaired the flooring in the bedroom and living room of a family who really needed our help. Because of your generosity, we were able to add Vinyl flooring to the Kitchen, Dining Room and entry to their mobile home.

In addition, we were asked to build a deck at the front door of a mobile home for a gentleman who has Multiple Sclerosis. Your support and contributions made this project possible too. Again, “Thank You” for your prayers, support and encouragement.

Your Parish team

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JUNE 15th - 17th, 5 - 10pm

The 43rd Annual SJA Festival will be held June 15, 16 & 17. This is the parish’s only fundraiser and is made possible by the generous volunteers who give of their time, talent and treasure. This year is no exception! Volunteers are needed to make this event a success and NO exper ience is necessary. ALL help is welcomed and needed!!!

Some of the areas where you can volunteer are:

• Event Setup (Days & Evenings beginning Saturday, June 11 and running through the week)

• Preparing & Serving Food

• Working Ticket & Game Booths

• Event Tear down (Saturday, June 17 at 10:00pm & Sunday, June 18 at 1:00pm)

Please prayerfully consider being a part of this community event to make it a fun for everyone.

You can now sign up to volunteer online at:

www.SJAFESTIVAL.com

★Have jewelry that you no longer wear? How about your mom, aunts or grandmother? Our Parish Festival jewelry booth welcomes all jewelry donations: men's, women's or children's. We welcome new, old, costume, expensive or inexpensive pieces in any condition. Drop off your "treasures" in the parish office.

★Parishioners are needed to make phone calls and pick up donated items. Please call Mary at 533-7168 Ext. 115 with any questions.

★21st Anniversary of the Parish Festival’s Silent Auction! Donations are needed for a successful event. Details are available at: www.sjafestival.com. ***NO donation is too small!***

God’s Way – “The Road to Kindness”

We are so happy to see the Kindness Acts that are coming in! Thank you for demonstrating your caring way!

We have heard that you may be doing Kindness Acts but prefer not to share them – we understand. It is the act of Kindness that counts! When we kicked off this Kindness Matters Program – we wanted Kindness to be Contagious. One of the ways to make it contagious is by sharing the Kindness Acts each week in our parish. Please remember you can always share your Kindness Act by indicating “Anonymous”.

This week’s Kindness Acts to share with you:

Following last week’s theme of teaching our children to be Kind, we want to share that we have wonderful neighbors. One of our neighbors has a two year old little girl named Kate. Kate helped her mom to make two cupcakes and she delivered them to us with the biggest smile! We were having a challenging week and this very special act of kindness by Kate made our week! Kate’s parents are truly teaching her what kindness means. Thank you for sharing your kindness with us.

"I always find myself too busy to even think of doing an act of kindness. That's when it hit me that we keep ourselves from just being nice to each other. I've spent the last week at school just saying hello to people walking down the hall. Was it intentional? Yes, but it soon became second nature and who knows, maybe people just want to be recognized as being present in life."

Please share your act of kindness by emailing them to: kindness@stjoanhershey.org

BULLETIN REMINDER: Requests for information to be included in the parish bulletin are due Mondays by 9:00 am. Forms are available on our parish website under the “contact us” menu. All requests must include the date(s) of the bulletin(s) you would like your information included and be submitted exactly as you would like the information to appear.

Available Altar Flowers M��� A����: May: 21, 28. June: 11. July: 2, 9, 16, 23.

B�;::;< M���;�: May: 21. June: 11, 25. July: 2, 9, 16, 23.

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Please contact the Parish Office for all available dates.

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MARRIAGE ANNULMENT PRESENTATION

The Tribunal of the Diocese of Harrisburg will be giving two presentations within the Diocese concerning marriage, divorce, and annulment according to Church teaching. These presentations will be helpful for divorced Catholics, those divorced who wish to marry Catholics, those parish leaders involved in the RCIA process, and any others who may have a vested interest because of family or friends. No Prior registration is required.

June 6th: 7pm at Our Lady of the Visitation (Shippensburg)

June 15th: 7pm at St. Patr ick Par ish (Carlisle)

ATTENTION MEN OF THE PARISH:

Have you thought about joining an active group of Catholic men who serve the Church and serve others? Our parish is fortunate to have a vibrant Knights of Columbus council. You see us involved in many events throughout the year, now come find out more at our open house on Thursday, May 18 at 7:30 PM. Food and dr ink will be provided. Location: Meeting Room C (enter near the parish office). RSVP is preferred but not required. Contact Michael at 533-2408. Website: www.kofc6693.org

YOUNG ADULTS GROUP:

Calling all Young Adults of the parish between the ages of 21-35, married or single! We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30pm in Meeting Room C. Our next Young Adults will be taking a brief hiatus and return on July 12th, and start fully back up with our regular schedule in August. If you are interested or have questions, please contact John Triscik in the Youth Office.

CAELORUM - JUNE 14th:

Please join us for our next Caelorum on Wednesday, June 14 at 7 PM. Join your fellow Brothers and Sisters in Christ as we adore our Lord through prayer, praise, worship and music. A reception will be held immediately following the Caelorum in the St. Lucy House. For more information, call 717-583-0240. All are welcome, please join us!

PARISH MINISTRY NEWS, EVENTS & MEETINGS

TIS THE SEASON FOR ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA!

We are now in pollen season! We see this on our cars and feel it in our bodies. Many of us have runny noses, itchy, and watery

eyes. For those of us with asthma, though, we may start to have increase in our asthma symptoms; tightness in chest, coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Also be aware that some of us may experience rapid onset of asthma symptoms right before a thunderstorm. The pollen and mold spores are kicked up with the wind and there is a drastic rise in our triggers. Pay close attention to your breathing and treat your symptoms as directed by your doctor.

You need to make sure you carry your quick acting inhalers when out and about, so it can be used immediate-ly when symptoms start. Also, for those taking daily controllers, follow the physicians’ instructions. Make sure you know how to use your inhaler properly; most of us have never been taught proper use of the inhalers (check with your physician or pharmacist for proper use). Also, make sure we are taking to take the prescribed allergy medicines so that the allergy symptoms that trigger our asthma symptoms can be controlled. If you are outside and have pollen allergies, make sure you take a shower or bath to remove the pollen. This might decrease the asthma symptoms.

This monthly feature is courtesy of our Parish Nurse Ministry.

HAITI MINISTRY - SISTER PARISH:

The Haiti Ministry will be having a meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in the school library at 7:00. Please join as we talk about our sister parish and how we can help them.

AREBA CLUB MONTHLY MEETING:

The May meeting of the Areba Club will be held Tuesday, May 16th in the cafeter ia. Doors will open at 3:30pm and the meeting will begin at 4:00pm. We will be collecting paper products for the Hershey Food Bank at that meeting. Please be generous. Our program for the month will be FREE BINGO! Prizes will be $5.00 per winner. Hope to see you all there (present and new members alike)!

ATTENTION MOM’S OF BABIES & TODDLERS:

Interested in getting together with other Catholic moms to chat and share some snacks while the kids play? Please join us for a play date on Friday, May 19 from 9:30-11:30am. For location or any questions, please email Sarah at: Sarah.Bonavia@gmail.com

“I THIRST” PRAYER GROUP:

Join us to deepen your faith and relationship with Jesus through prayer, song, worship and praise on Wednesday, May 17th at 7p.m. in the cafeter ia. Our subject of the month of May will be our Blessed Mother.