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Parish Clergy
Reverend William J. Monahan, [email protected]
Reverend Patrick Brady,Weekend Assistance
Deacon James E. HartmannDeacon Thomas CusickDeacon Jonathan HessDeacon Robert P. Gellentien (Retired)
Parish StaffCathleen M. Lynskey,Executive Administrative [email protected]. 116
Barbara Ann Nuzzolo, Director,Parish Religious Education [email protected]
Maureen Traynor, Parish Office [email protected], ext. 111
Sonya Novak, Parish Music [email protected]
Meghan Horn, Youth Ministry Coordinator, [email protected],ext. 118
Walter Burek, Parish Communicationsand Social [email protected]
“What we have seen and heard we proclaim to you, so that you may share life with us.” 1 John 1:3
November 10, 2019 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary
On the web at www.stjohnpa.org
ST• JOHN THE EVANGELISTROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH
OUR PASTORAL LIFE CENTER752 Big Oak RoadMorrisville, PA 19067215.295.4102Fax [email protected]
OUR OFFICE HOURSMonday to Friday9 AM - 5 PMNo office hours on Saturday or Sunday,except by appointment
OUR P.R.E.P. OFFICE728 Big Oak [email protected]
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMPreparations for Baptism should begin beforeyour child is born. All expectant parents or parents of newborn children are asked to enroll themselves in our Parish Baptism Preparation class. Information will be shared when parents call to register for Baptism. Our small classes are held in our Pastoral Life Center. Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month..
RITE OF CHRISTIANINITIATION OF ADULTSThe RCIA is a process of welcoming newmembers into our Catholic faith. It also welcomes baptized Catholics who have not yet received the Sacraments of Con-fession, First Communion or Confirma-tion. Please contact Deacon Jonathan Hess at 215-295-4102 for more informa-tion or email him at [email protected].
OUR MASS SCHEDULESunday Vigil Mass: Saturday 4:00 PMSunday: 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 AMWeekdays Monday - Saturday 8:00 AM
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFESSIONSaturdays: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PMTuesdays: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AMOther times by appointment
THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONYArrangements should be made with the priestat least 6 months before the wedding.Attendance at Pre-Marital Classes required.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSEDSACRAMENTTuesdays: after 8:00 AM Mass until 6:50 PM
LECTIO DIVINAWednesdays, following 8:00 AM Mass
BLUE ARMY DEVOTIONTuesdays: 7:00 PM in the Chapel
Sunday, November 10Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM Thomas Givnish, requested by Ted and Peg Quann9:30 AM All the Members of our Parish11:30 AM Louise Mursch, requested by Harriet Orlick Hart Monday, November 11: Saint Martin of Tours8:00 AM George Corbe, requested by Rose and Frank Connors Tuesday, November 12: Saint Josaphat8:00 AM Iacchei and Olivo Families, requested by the McCarthy Family Wednesday, November 13: Saint Frances Xavier8:00 AM Arline Comfort, requested by Alice Samsel-Foley
Thursday, November 14: Thursday in Ordinary Time8:00 AM Agnes Higgins, requested by Jim and Donna Higgins
Friday, November 15: Saint Albert the Great8:00 AM Philip Tigar, requested by the Tigar Family
Saturday, November 16: Saints Margaret of Scotland and Gertrude8:00 AM Dolores DiGregorio, requested by Albert and Andrea DiGregorio 4:00 PM Deceased members of Korosee and Cottrell Families, requested by Carolyn Cottrell
Sunday, November 17Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM Anna Laubach, requested by Tom Brunner and Family9:30 AM Sara LaSalle-Tarantin, requested by Justin, Marissa, Meredith and Jack Tarantin11:30 AM All the Members of our Parish
Adoration Society: Maria DiDonato, Cynthia Mariotti Adult Faith Formation: Deacon Jonathan Hess, 215.295.4102Aid for Friends: Mary Africa, 215.428.9581Altar Servers: Fr. William Monahan and Parish Deacons, 215.295.4102Community Food Dr.: Cathy & Joe McLean, 267.833.3177Blessed Counters: Fr. William Monahan, 215.295.4102CYO Athletic Directors: Mike & Mary McGill, 215.337.8282Disability Advocate: Kathy Ross, 215.736.8017Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Cathleen Lynskey, 215.295.4102Funeral Liturgy Assistance: Rosemary Goode, 215.493.7424Hospitality/Bakery Basket: Ann Damron, 215.736.3527Knights of Columbus #7515: Grand Knight, John Perdoch, 215.510.6714 Lectors: Cathleen Lynskey, 215.295.4102Men’s Faith Share: Vince Bodnar, 215.321.5155Music Ministry: Sonya Novak, 215-295-4102Prayer Network: Lisa Petrino, 267.994.4513Seton Society: Tom Brunner, 215.734.3031Social Concerns Committee: Diane Coyle, 215.493.8472Sunday Mass Greeters: Dennis Michaels, 215.869.1982Ushers: Richard Ogitis 215.295.7278Women of the Word Prayer Group: Connie Drummond, 215.493.5857
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Forty-First Sunday in 2019Regular Sunday Collection $ 9,721 $ 1,800Total $ 12,481
Forty-First Sunday in 2018Regular Sunday Collection $11,371
YTD Sunday Collection (July 1, 2019 – October 20, 2019) $197,644
Thank you for your continued generosity!
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Saint John the Evangelist Weekly Collection
ADULT ALTAR SERVERS NEEDEDWe are looking for adult altar servers, men and women, to as-sist at our funeral liturgies. If you are looking to serve the Lord in a very special way, please consider this important ministry. If you are little rusty or even if you have never done this before, training will be provided. If you are interested, email [email protected] or call the Parish Office at 215-295-4102. Thank you!
HOSTS FOR CELIAC DISEASEWe have special hosts available to anyone who suffers from Celiac disease. Only those who suffer from Celiac disease may use these hosts. Please see our priest in the Sacristy before Mass.
VETERANS DAY, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Helen and Karl Bahmiller (mother and father of Lynn Alexander), Nancy Baradziej, Michael Barkovich
(requested by Diana Barkovich), Michael Barkovich, Jr. (son of Diana and Michael Barkovich), Charlotte Cam-erlengo, Monsignor Ciereszko (requested by Elizabeth and Richard Piascik), Vicky Cohen (requested by Frances Morecz), Raul Costas, (husband of Elisa Costas), Claudia DiBraccio (6 yr. old granddaughter of Karen and William DiBraccio), Christopher Dixon (grandson of Kevin and Mary McCormick), Dennis Flynn (Chris and Diane Ledes’ daughter-in-law’s father), Robert Lawton (requested by
Richard and Elizabeth Piascik), Vincent Mastria (requested by Carole Meyer), Jack and Helene McCullough (requested by Judith Hadalski), Jim Musumeci (requested by Carole Meyer), Nancy Pittner (requested by Frances Morecz), Angela Planche (requested by Raul and Elisa Costas), Thomas Rossi (father of Carole Meyer), Chris-tina Smith (friend of John and Mary Jo Crea), Patti Stracci
(friend of Rosemary and Kevin Hayes), Kelly Taylor (requested by Marie Schwartz), Lee Thomas (requested by the Marquis Family), Mary Ann Tigar, Amelia Villareal
(requested by Diane Ledes), Mary Ann Wylie, and all residents of Manor Care and Arden Court.
If a family member is sick, in the hospital, at home or in a Nursing Home, and they would like a short visit by a member of our pastoral staff, please call the Parish Office at 215-295-4102.
Sunday, November 10 PREP, 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
Monday, November 11 PREP, 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM Adult Faith Formation Scripture Study, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, November 12 Confessions, immediately following 8:00 AM Mass to 9:00 AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 8:30 AM to 6:50 PM Little Flowers Girls Club Meeting, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Benediction, 6:50 PM to 7:00 PM Blue Army Holy Hour, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM HS Youth Group, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, November 13 Lectio Divina, immediately following 8:00 AM Mass Shared Meal Planning Meeting, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Rosary at Manor Care, 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM Christmas Bazaar Meeting, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Thursday, November 14 CRS in Action (ESL Class), 10:00 AM to Noon Choir Practice, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Friday, November 15 Rosary, 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 16 Miraculous Medal Novena, immediately following 8:00 AM Mass WOW Meeting, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Jr. CYO Retreat , 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Confessions, 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
ST• JOHN THE EVANGELISTROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH
THIS WEEK AT
On Sunday, November 3, 2019, Rev. William Monahan baptized:
Allyson Wattersdaughter of Timothy and Jayme Watters
into our Catholic faith. May the Blessings of her Baptism Day
always keep the presence of the Lord in her life!
Our Monthly Food CollectionThe monthly food collection for the less fortunate in our Low-er Bucks community will be taken up at all the Masses next weekend Nov. 16th and 17th.
With both Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up we know money gets tight, but please remember those going hungry and that Mary's Cupboard, where your donations go, feed them with your gift of love.
JOB OPENINGS AT SAINT JOHN’S!Two part-time Receptionists are needed in the Parish Office. 19.5 hours per week. Morning and afternoon positions are available. Please contact Father Will at the Parish Office or by email at [email protected] for further information.
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Are you a woman who enjoys a lively discussion about our Catholic faith? Are you interested in establishing prayer-mate companions? If you do, then Women of the Word welcomes YOU! We are a group of parishioners and friends who meet on the third Saturday of each month, beginning at 9:30 AM. Our time together consists of prayer as well as listening to guest speakers via the internet or discussing a religious topic or book. Refreshments are served. For more information, please contact Connie Drummond at 215-493-5857. Next Meeting: Saturday, November 16, 2019, in the Pastoral Life Center
Reading 12 Malachi 3:19-20AResponsorial PsalmPsalms 98:5-6, 7-8, 9
Reading 22 Thessalonians 3:7-12
AlleluiaLuke 21:28GospelLuke 21:5-19
Prepare for Sunday Mass by reading, reflecting and praying the readings with family and friends.
Next Sunday’s Readings – November 17, 2019
ADOPT-A-FAMILY FOR THANKSGIVING As a reminder, if you adopted a family for Thanksgiving please bring your food to the SCHOOL before and after the Masses the weekends of November 9 – 10 and November 16 - 17. Please contact Tom Rossi (215.292.2911) if you have any questions or if you know of any families that may need some assistance this year. Thank you, in advance, for providing Thanksgiving dinner to a family in need.
A will can be a final expression of one’s love and concern for family, friends and the Parish community. Please remember Saint John the Evangelist in your estate.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMORIAL MASSThe Knights of Columbus, St John the Evangelist Council 7515, will remember their deceased brother knights on Sun-day November 17th at the 11:30 AM Mass. The Knights would like to invite family and friends of our deceased broth-er knights to join us in the Deacon James Hartmann meeting room after Mass for food and refreshment. Family members of deceased knights who have any questions are requested to contact John Edenhofner (215.534.3556).
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELISTADULT FAITH FORMATION
Look for future bulletin announcements regarding our 26 week voyage to Christ our King. Three small groups will be forming. Our kick-off will begin on Christ the King Sunday, November 24th, follow-ing the 11:30 AM Mass. All are welcome on this journey as we encounter Christ like never before!
A SEMINARIAN JOURNEY/PRIESTLY FORMATION(WWW.STCHARLESSEMINARYAPPEAL.ORG)
There are four dimensions of priestly formation that guide the de-velopment of the candidate toward Priesthood. They are the hu-man, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral dimensions.
“During my second year of college, I took a leap of faith and trans-ferred to St. Charles. At the seminary, I found there is a huge sense of community. We really push one another; we share similar struggles; but most importantly, we share our love of Jesus Christ. The seminary became my home. The Mass is everything to me; it is the most intimate way that we can be with Jesus. St. Charles is focused on forming men to be holy priests. The priests who are formed here are provided with an amazing gift to give to other people. When you support the Seminary Appeal you make all of this possible.” Rev. Mr. August Taglianetti
ST. CHARLES
SEMINARY
APPEAL
2019
MEMORIAL BRICK DEDICATIONNewly installed memorial bricks will be dedicated early next year. We will announce the date in the Parish Bulletin at a future date.
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Youth Minister: Meghan Horn http://www.stjohpa.org/youth-ministry or 215-295-4102
PREP HAPPENINGSBarbara Ann Nuzzolo, Director of Religious Education
SEE MORE ABOUT PREP ON THE WEBSITE: http://www.stjohnpa.org/PREP or call 215-295-9239
Help Your Church! Non-Cash Fundraiser
Please continue to save your McCaffrey’s grocery receipts and deposit them in our marked box located in the vestibule of the Church. For all receipts collected,
Saint John’s will receive 1% back from McCaffrey’s.
Thank you!
Youth GroupHigh School Youth group will meet on Tuesdays from 7-9pm in the St. John Bosco Youth Room.
Jr. CYO Youth Group:All those in 6th, 7th and 8th grade are invited to attend youth group every Friday from 6-7:30 PM in the St. John Bosco Youth Room.
Jr. CYO Retreat: Blast Off With Jesus!The Jr. CYO Retreat will be on November 16th from 9:30am-5:30pm. This day is filled with games, talks, fun team building activities, confession, Mass and lots of food! If you would like to attend, please email Meghan at [email protected]. This retreat is open to anyone in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade and is led by our High School Team!
Pretzel Sale This Weekend:Our next pretzel sale will be held on November 9th and 10th after all of the Masses. Thank you for your support!!
CALLING ALL MEN AND WOMENHELPING HANDS URGENTLY NEEDED!
St John’s HIS (Hands In Service) Group does light cleaning of our church once a month and we could use your help. We usually meet the second Friday of each month after the 8AM Mass and we are finished in less than 2 hours. If you can help and have any questions please contact Rosemary Hayes 267-799-5141 or [email protected].
“A catechist is a person of faith, hope and love attached to arms and legs with aches, and pains, family duties and not enough time. A catechist is an ordinary person who is extraordinary be-cause he or she teaches as Jesus did. A catechist is faithful to the past, open to the future, but especially dedicated to deepening the faith of the present generation.” A catechist at St. John the Evangelist is one who follows the guidelines as set forth by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia adding their creativity, knowledge and personality to each lesson.
Our dedicated catechists number about 25. The classes are in full swing and each catechist is willing to make the effort to plan and present the Archdiocesan curriculum appropriate for each grade level. We are presently well staffed but there is always room for more catechists or volunteers. At this time, a few more PREP substitutes would be appreciated. When you enter the classroom, lesson plans are provided for you. So if you feel that your talents can be shared with the students while spreading the Good News of the Gospel, then the PREP family welcomes you.
If you are in 6th 7th, or 8thgrade, join us for our annual Jr. CYO Retreat! The Jr. CYO Retreat is a fun day here at St. John’s that begins with team activities and games led by our high school retreat team and finished with 4:00 PM Mass, a slideshow, and pizza for fami-lies. We spend the day learn-ing more about ourselves, oth-ers, and God, while having fun doing it! We will serve lunch, snacks, and dinner on the re-treat day. Please let us know if you have any food allergies! You are most welcome to come for the entire day, or part of it.
Who: 6th, 7th, & 8th Graders
When: November 16, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Where: St. John Bosco Youth Room (located in the Religious Education Center)
Cost: $20
Register with Meghan Horn, Youth Minister, at [email protected]
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SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE([email protected])
DONATIONS: (Please leave in the St. Gianna room)• Trenton Soup Kitchen - reading glasses• IFA Backpack Center - sugar/flour; cleaning products; dia-
pers in large sizes• Homeless/Those in Need - personal care products (shampoo,
soaps, shaving cream, razors, deodarant, etc.)• Soldiers’Ministry - used cell phones or chargersSt. John’s Loving Hands - New skeins of Caron Soft Yarn to make hats for cancer patients.Thanks to all who participated in our Day of Service either by serving or donating. It was a huge success and many in need were helped. Your generosity was deeply appreciated!“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:16
PASTORAL CARE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Catholic Social Services, Bucks County is appealing for your help in providing assistance to those in need at Christmas time and throughout the year. We invite you to participate in our Community Christmas Program.
Perhaps your family or team at work can come togeth-er and help make the season a little brighter for a local Bucks County family! Please call 215-945-2550 and ask for the Community Christmas/Adopt a Family Pro-gram.
You can also help by making a cash or gift card dona-tion. These donations can be sent to 100 Levittown Parkway, Levittown, PA 19054. Gift cards from lo-cal grocery stores like Giant, Shoprite, Wal-Mart, Target and Toys R Us allow us to assist families at Christmas and throughout the year. For those who prefer to shop, items such as diapers, wipes, infant blankets and cloth-ing and baby toileties are always in need.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity as we work together to help our neighbors in need!
FUTURE EVENTS: All events will be held in the Religious Education Center unless otherwise noted.
Please keep in your thoughts and prayers all service men and women, along with their family members, when so many are far from home throughout the world. We are forever grateful for all the sacrifices that they and their families have made.
Major Joseph Alexander(nephew of Dave and Lynn Alexander)
First Lt. Daniel P. Cummings, USA(son of John and Christina Cummings)
Majors David and Ann Driscoll(grandchildren of Joseph and Mary Loncosky)
Sgt. John A. Kozlowski, II(grandson of Joseph and Mary Loncosky)
Lt. JG Stephanie G. Radzinski, USN(daughter of Rick and Maria Radzinski)
“Mark Your Calendars for Best Ever Christmas Bazaar and Lunch with Santa”
Saturday, December 7, 2018 - 10 to 3St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
752 Big Oak Road, Morrisville, PAThe event will include crafters, vendors, silent auction, a raffle, and much more. For children there will be lunch with Santa that includes a craft, which will be $5.00. Other food/lunch items will be available for purchase as well. In addition, every child will receive a free book from Cops-n-Kids! Proceeds will benefit St. John the Evangelist Youth Ministry and St. John the Evangelist’s Social Concerns. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Diane Coyle at 215-493-8472 or [email protected].
Christmas Bazaar Meeting: November 13, 2019, 7:00 PMFeed My Flock: CANCELLED - This month’s sandwiches were made on 11/3/19 Day of ServiceSocial Concerns Meeting: November 20, 2019, 7:00 PMShared Meal: November 22, 2019, 6:00 PM
Dates To Keep in Mind:March 21, 2020 - Annual Mass Celebrating the Gifts of Persons with Disabilities at the CathedralMay 5, 2020 - Annual Mothers of Children with Disabilities retreat
HELPFUL RESOURCESwww.phillyevang.org/nourish - Nourish for Caregivers Ministry, Archdiocese of Philadelphiawww.OPDarchphilly.org - Office for Persons with Disabilitieswww.nourish for caregivers.com - National Nourish for Caregivers Ministrywww.facebook.com/NourishforCaregivers/ - Facebook Nourish Communitywww.ncpd.org - National Catholic Partnership on Disability
"Welcome one another, then, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." Romans
2020 Mass BookOur 2020 Mass Book for April through June is now open. Please stop by the Pastoral Life Center between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM if you would like a Mass intention for a loved one. We are only accepting three Mass re-quests per family.
JESSE TREESwill be arriving soon!Keep an eye out for our Angel tags and make this a special
Christmas for a child in need.
OPEN HOUSENovember 10, 2019
12:00 - 2:00 PMsischool.org
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU. TELL YOUR FAMILY,
FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!