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“What we have seen and heard we proclaim to you, so that you may share life with us.” 1 John 1:3
February 16, 2020 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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 OFBAPTISMPreparations 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 ordinarily celebrated on the first Sunday of each 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 at [email protected]
VISITING THE SICKIf a family member is sick in the hospital, at home, or in a nursing home and they would like to have a short visit by a mem-ber of our Pastoral staff, please call the Parish Office at 215-295-4102.
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
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONFridays: 3:00 PM in the Chapel
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENASaturdays, following 8:00 AM Mass
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 Staff
Cathleen M. LynskeyOffice [email protected], ext. 116
Matthew SmithBusiness [email protected]. 102
Barbara Ann Nuzzolo, Director,Parish Religious Education [email protected],
Maureen TraynorParish Office [email protected], ext. 111
Parish Music [email protected]
Maria GdovinYouth Ministry [email protected], ext. 118
Walter Burek, Parish Communica-tions and Social [email protected]
Sunday, February 16Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM Charles Radich, requested by Carl and Vicki9:30 AM David Loughlin, requested by John and Patricia Schweizer11:30 AM Florence, John and Jack Oberc, requested by the Bittner Family
Monday, February 17: The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order8:00 AM Sister Fran Stein, RSM, requested by Mary Germaine
Tuesday, February 18: Tuesday in Ordinary Time8:00 AM Ed Kiernan, requested by the Kiernan Family
Wednesday, February 19: Wednesday in Ordinary Time8:00 AM John F. Higgins, requested by Jim and Donna Higgins
Thursday, February 20: Thursday in Ordinary Time8:00 AM Lawrence J. Higgins requested by Jim and Donna Higgins
Friday, February 21: Saint Peter Damian 8:00 AM Warren and Kukliuski Families, requested by Ann Anoia
Saturday, February 22: Saturday in Ordinary Time8:00 AM Henry J. Grezlak, Jr, requested by his wife, Carol Lynn Grezlak4:00 PM Rita M. O’Hara, requested by Charlie and Patty Sweeney
Sunday, February 23Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM All Priests, requested by the Blue Army9:30 AM Erik Nally, requested by his Parents11:30 AM Alexander and Genevieve Matusieski, requested by Karen Strzelec
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
Fourth Sunday in 2020Regular Sunday Collection $ 11,295
1,585 Total $ 12,880Fourth Sunday in 2019Regular Sunday Collection $ 11,382YTD Sunday Collection (July 1, 2019 – January 26, 2020) $ 376,848
Thank you for your continued generosity!
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Saint John the Evangelist Weekly Collection
Your 2019 Saint John the Evangelist Tax Contribution State-ment is now available upon request. Please call the Parish Of-fice or email Maureen at [email protected]. Thank you!
Helen and Karl BahmillerNancy BaradziejMichael BarkovichMichael Barkovich, Jr.Charlotte CamerlengoMonsignor CiereszkoVicky CohenRaul CostasClaudia DiBraccioChristopher DixonDennis FlynnThe Hess FamilyRobert LawtonJack and Helene McCulloughCassidy McVan
Ryan McVanJim MusumeciTrevor MutoloJoan PachutaAngela PlancheThomas RossiPaul Schnepp, IIChristina SmithPatti StracciKelly TaylorLee ThomasMary Ann TigarAmanda VillarealMarta WarrenJon Winslow
and all the residents of Manor Care and Arden Court
Provides parishioners an easy, secure way to make contribu-tions on-line even when you are not able to be present.• Convenient and easy• Choice of credit card or bank transfer• Ability to choose date and frequency of contribution• Ability to make one-time donations/paymentsPlease visit our website, stjohnpa.org and click on the link for more information and to sign up.
ST• JOHN THE EVANGELISTROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH THIS WEEK AT
Sunday, February 16 Feed My Flock, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Welcoming the Stranger, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Baptisms, 1:00 PM Monday, February 17 Scripture Study, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMTuesday, February 18 Confessions, 8:30 AM 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 Confirmation Practice, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Benediction, 6:50 PM to 7:00 PM Blue Army Holy Hour, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Adult Faith Formation, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM HS Youth Group, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, February 19 Lectio Divina, immediately following 8:00 AM Mass Confirmation, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Rosary at Manor Care, 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM Social Concerns Meeting, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Thursday, February 20 CRS in Action (ESL Class), 10:00 AM to Noon Adult Faith Formation, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Friday, February 21 Mardi Gras Chili Cook-Off Set Up, 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM Rosary, 7:00 PM to 7:30 PMSaturday, February 22 Miraculous Medal Novena, immediately following 8:00 AM Mass Confessions, 2:45 PM to 3:00 PM Mardi Gras Chili Cook-Off, 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
St. John the Evangelist Parish Mission
with Father Keith ChylinskiSunday, March 29, 2020Monday, March 30 2020Tuesday, March 31, 2020
beginning at 7:00 PMMore information to follow!
schedule for ash wednesday8:00 AM Mass followed by the distribution of
ashes 4:00 PM prayer service followed by the
distribution of ashes7:00 PM Mass followed by the distribution of ashes
Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday evening at 7:00 PM during Lent beginning February 28th in the main Church. Join us as we retrace the final journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary.
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.
St. John the Evangelist Parish
Join us this week as we continue on our voyage to Christ our King!Jesus Revealed; Session 9: Son of Man
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM(in the Saint Gianna Room in Church)
andThursday, February 20, 2020 - 1:00 to 3:00 PM
(in the Pastoral Life Center - St. John Vianney Room) If you are unable to attend all of the sessions - NO WORRIES - attend as often as you can!
The Gospel readings during the beautiful season of Lent are so rich with God’s message to us that, like the men on the road to Emmaus, we too need to hear again how God’s word impacts our lives. Please consider joining us for four Wednesdays during Lent from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Our meetings will be held on March 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th. Each week we will hold a group dis-cussion on the upcoming Sunday readings and explore how these readings impact our lives today.Meetings will be held at the home of Ann and Akos Swierkiewicz
87 McConkey Drive, Washington Crossing, PA 18977215-493-8985
Please call if you are interested.
Lenten Gatherings
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PICTURES OF OUR PARISHIONERS FROM THE MARCH FOR LIFE
JANUARY 24, 2020
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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
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Track Registration is now OPEN!Track is open to all St. John’s Parishioners from Grades 1 thru 8.
Log onto www.wagdogs.com to register. Season starts in March.If you have any questions regarding St. John’s CYO program
please contact: Mary and Mike McGill at [email protected]
A special Confirmation teacher is Mrs. Jennifer Torres who brings to the PREP classroom her gentle and loving personality. Mrs. Tor-res joined the parish of St. John the Evangelist five years ago and has been a welcomed addition to the PREP program. As a 7th level instructor, Jennifer takes pride in her responsibilities to prepare her students to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in Grade 7 and she does this exceptionally well.
The seventh grade curriculum is intense and deep in the theology of the Catholic faith. The seventh graders focus on the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit and how their lives are made fuller when these fruits and gifts become part of their daily lives. They use the Bible and the Old Testament to learn where the tenets of this sacrament originated. The curriculum also covers the need to be of service to others, not only because it is the right thing to do but also because it rewards the person who is giving. The students in her room are always taught in a gentle manner. Validating the students’ self-worth as a child of God is so important to Mrs. Torres. Her professional background equips Mrs. Torres to see the need for compassion and understanding. I am blessed to have her with me in PREP and am so grateful that she has returned. In addition to PREP, Mrs. Torres is very active in other parish ac-tivities. She lends her beautiful and angelic voice to the new Con-temporary Music Group and occasionally serves as a Cantor. When she is not volunteering or saying “YES” to help someone, Jennifer is working full time as an oncology research nurse. Mrs. Torres es-pecially loves cheering on the sidelines of her sons’ sporting events. Jennifer has been married to her husband Fred for over 17 years and has two children.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on February 19, 2020 at 4:00 pm. The Most Reverend Joseph F. Martino, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia will be the Principal Celebrant.
MARDI GRASCHILI
COOK OFF
Saturday, February 22, 20205:30 - 9:00 PM
Monsignor Paul Parish Center752 Big Oak Road
Serving chili, cornbread, salad, dessert and beverages
BYOB
There will be prizes and surprises!
Tickets: $15.00 for individual$5.00 for children 5-12
No charge for those who enter a pot of chili to the cookoff contest!
Co-sponsored by St. John the Evangelist Hospitality and
Social ConcernsThis is a fundraiser to repair the Church ceiling and lights!
If you are experiencing any difficulty signing up, please contact Ann Damron at [email protected] or call 215-736-3527 or Diane Coyle at [email protected] or call 215-493-8472.
Congratulation to SJE's Varsity basketball player Connor Taddei, for being selected by the Region 19 opposing coaches to the Arch-diocese of Philadelphia All-Star game. Good luck!
SJE NEWS
Feed My Flock: February 16, 2020, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, Pastoral Life CenterSocial Concerns Meeting: February 19, 2020, 7:00 PMSt. John’s Loving Hands Meeting: February 23, 2020, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMShared Meal: February 28, 2020, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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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 - cleaning products; diapers in large sizes Homeless/Those in Need - personal care products primarily shaving cream, razors, deodarant) Soldiers’ Ministry - used cell phones or chargers St. John’s Loving Hands - New skeins of Caron Soft Yarn to make hats for cancer patients.
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.
Our warment welcome to all who are visiting Saint John the Evangelist Parish for today’s liturgy. If you are not officially registered in the Parish and would like to become a parishioner, please fill out this form and place it in the collection basket. You will be contacted. Parishioners may also use this form to note any address/phone/email changes.
New Parishioner Address Change
FAMILY NAME:ADDRESS:
PHONE: EMAIL:
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:16
Congratulations to our parishioners who attend Holy Ghost Prep and achieved Academic Honors for the First Semester of the 2019-20 School year:
Ryan P. Kimball - Distinguished HonorsBenjamin R. Morschauser - 1st Honors
Thomas X. Palermo - 1st HonorsMaxwell C. Rittenmeyer - 1st HonorsStephen W. Bontempo - 2nd Honors
Thomas A. Carelli - 2nd HonorsZachary E. DiMario - 2nd HonorsGrant P. Merrigan - 2nd HonorsCharles J. White - 2nd Honors
Our first St. John’s volunteer day at Habitat for Human-ity’s Faith Build House in Morrisville was a huge suc-cess! Thanks to the 6 St. John’s volunteers who worked on the house with the 3 Habitat crew members and to the 5 St. John’s volunteers who provided snacks and lunch throughout the day. Our work crew cleared the yard of construction debris, nailed down deck boards, and hung dry wall in the 2 bathrooms and all of the closets. A feel-ing of accomplishment was felt by all! We hope to have another volunteer day in March. More details will be in upcoming bulletins.