The Sunday Good News Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The Church of Saint John Bosco August 12, 2018

HIS WORD TODAY BY Rev. William J. Reilly

THIS WEEK & IN THE WEEKS AHEAD…

Adult Faith Formation and CLOW Volunteer Meeting

........................................... Monday, August 13, 6:00 PM

SJB hosts Salvation Army Luncheon ..........................

....................................................... Wednesday, August 15, 10:30 AM

Parish Pastoral Council Meeting ....................................................

................................. Thursday, August 16, 6:30 PM All Purpose Room

Liturgy Committee Meeting..... Wed., August 22, 6:30 PM, A-P Room

SJB 16th Annual Golf Tournament ................... Saturday, August 25

Faith Formation Open House Sunday ............................. August 26

St. John Bosco Birthday Party ... Sunday, August 26, 10-11 AM, Gym

SJB Book Club ............. Sunday, August 26, 12:30 PM, Top of the 80’s

Scripture Circle ............................... Wednesday, September 12, 9 AM

“Elijah prayed for death, saying: This is enough, O Lord. Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers. He lay down and fell asleep under the broom tree, but then an angel touched him and ordered him to

get up and eat…for the angel of the Lord came back a second time, touched him and ordered ‘Get up and eat, else the journey will be too long for you.’ He got up, ate and drank…he walked forty days and nights to the mountain of God, Horeb.” We return to Capernaum and find Jesus telling us ‘I AM the bread of life.’ It is in the Eucharist we find Jesus present to accompany us on our journey. Elijah was awakened twice and was ordered to brace himself for the journey. Jesus is the bread of life for us. We often overlook how great, how important, how necessary is this gift for our spiritual survival. How many people in the world die each day of starvation? Too many, and we are called to assist them. How many people in the church take the gift of the Eucharist for granted? We speak of a priest shortage, while we should focus on the lack of appreciation for the gift of the Eucharist. Where in our world are people deprived of what is so essential, yet we sometimes take the priesthood, the mass and Eucharist for granted. If Jesus is the bread of life, I need to go to Him with renewed fervor and gratitude. ‘Get up and eat, else the journey will be too long for you.’

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY ALL Catholics are expected to participate at Mass.

VIGIL: Tuesday, August 14, 5 PM FEAST: Wednesday, August 15, 8 AM & 7 PM

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED FOR 5 PM VIGIL MASS AND 7 PM FEAST DAY MASS. SIGN UP TODAY!

Prayer for the FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION

August 15

O Immaculate Virgin, Mother of God and

Mother of humanity, we believe with all the fervor

of our faith in your triumphal Assumption,

both body and soul, into heaven,

where you are acclaimed as Queen by all the choirs of angels and

all the legions of the saints.

And we unite with them to praise and bless the Lord

who has exalted you above all other pure creatures,

and to offer you the tribute of our devotion

and our love.

~Pope Pius XII

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Faith Formation Corner

Registration continues for Faith Formation! Please keep turning in those registration forms! NO WALK IN REGISTRATIONS will be permitted the first day of class. Please stop by the Faith Formation office, or visit the Faith Formation page of the parish website for a handbook, calendar, and registration form.

If your teen is interested in helping to prepare and serve lunch on Wednesday, August 15th, please contact the Faith Formation office ASAP so that we may be sure to have enough drivers and adult volunteers.

There will be a meeting for adult Faith Formation and CLOW volunteers on Monday, August 13th at 6:00 pm. New volunteers are welcome.

There will be a Faith Formation “Meet and Greet” day on Sunday, August 26th from 10:00-11:00 am. Please take advantage of this opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, and pick up textbooks and other important information.

SUNDAY STEWARDS 1,115 families receive envelopes.

380 white offertory envelopes were used on the weekend of August 4/5.

Sunday Mass Attendance: 842

Total Sunday Offering: $7,942.00

Additional Meal Packaging Event: $297.41

Thank you for your generosity!

16th Annual St. John Bosco Golf Classsic, Saturday August 25, Sugarloaf Golf Club.

Raffle tickets available after all Masses.

TRIP TO “JESUS” The Good News is that we will be sponsoring another bus trip to see “Jesus”. This will be a great opportunity for all who did not get to see the production in April 2018. It is an awesome production, the best that Sight & Sound has offered until now. We look forward to all that next year has to offer again. The date for this trip is Friday, April 26, 2019. We leave the upper parking lot at 11:45 AM. A lunch will be served while traveling. The show is scheduled for 3:00 PM with reserved seating. Dinner is at the famous Shady Maple Smorgasbord for 6:15 PM. We arrive back home at approximately 10:00 PM. The cost of the trip is $123.00/person paid in full now, or the option of $60 now and the balance of $63 in December, 2018. This includes transportation, lunch en route, the show, a full dinner, tip for dinner and gratuities. For reservations call Marie at (570) 455-3874. Payment is due to secure your reservation.

BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR SAINT JOHN BOSCO AND FAITH FORMATION OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 10-11 AM

All parishioners and friends of the parish (adults, youth of all ages and visitors) are invited for lite refreshments and some fun entertainment marking the 203rd Birthday of our Parish Patron, Saint John Bosco. This will be held in the gym immediately following the 9 AM Mass. This social gathering is being sponsored by our Parish Social Activities Committee and is free of charge. This is also OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY for our FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM, Grades 1-8. Parents are encouraged to visit the catechists in their son/daughter's classroom for a brief orientation and then go to the gym for snacks and fun.

DIOCESE OF SCRANTON, HUMAN RESOURCES/SAFE ENVIRONMENT OFFICE VIRTUS TRAINING: A training for adults in the Virtus: Protecting God’s Children for Adults Program is scheduled for Sunday, September 16, 2018, beginning at 1:00 PM, at Holy Family Academy, 601 N. Laurel Street, Hazleton, in the cafeteria. This training session is required for all adult employees and volunteers who have direct contact or routine interaction with children. To register, please call (570) 455-9431.

DON’T MISS ATTENDING MASS WHILE ON VACATION

Search online at www.Masstimes.org to find Mass times and places worldwide. Please remember the needs of our Parish when you leave on your vacation. By using envelopes in advance of your departure, you will provide support to all our monthly bills. Thank you for your generosity to St. John Bosco Parish and may God continue to bless you!

DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL I am happy to announce that we received a rebate check for $7,380.38 from the 2017 DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL last week. It was deposited in our Parish General Fund. The check represents 75% of the amount Saint John Bosco Parish raised over goal for the 2017 DAA. St. John Bosco was among 74 of our 120 Diocesan parishes that surpassed their assigned goal. This will be used to assist our parish in enhancing our ministries and in defraying the cost of needed repairs to our parish complex. Your generosity is deeply appreciated.

Blessings always boomerang!

NEW ALTAR SERVERS INSTALLED Two young parishioners have been trained by Deacon Maurice and will be formally installed for service at the Altar at Saint John Bosco parish. The new servers are: Alyssa Mazurkiwecz, age 14, 9th Grade at Marian Catholic, and Gianno Tomaino, age 13, 8th Grade at Valley Elementary/Middle School. The Installation Service will take place during the 9:00 AM Mass on Sunday, August 19. We are grateful to these and all the young people who have volunteered to serve at the Table of the Lord, and to their parents who have encouraged them.

The One Small Voice group will meet Wed., Sept. 12 at 1 PM in the parish cen-ter. We will be reading the book Living Like Francis Today by Marci Blum, OSF. If you would like to attend, call Brenda Pecora at 570-788-3280 by August 20.

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Saturday, 4:00 PM August 11 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Camille Zions By Stagg Family

Sunday, 7:30 AM August 12 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Living and Deceased Members of St. John Bosco

Sunday, 9:00 AM August 12 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Alfred Kozlek By Lois Zoldi

Sunday, 11:00 AM August 12 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Tricolli Family By Ken and Marie Tricolli Staber

Monday, 8:00 AM August 13 Modesta Roman By Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bellizia

Tuesday, 8:00 AM August 14 Lawrence LaBuz By Family

Tuesday, 5:00 PM August 14 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Donald Walton By Zapotocky Family

Wednesday, 8:00 AM August 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Atty. Anthony Falvello By Bill and Pat Genetti

Wednesday, 7:00 PM August 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thomas Stark, Sr. By Patrice and James Bognet

Thursday, 8:00 AM August 16 Raymond Triano By Zapotocky Family

Thursday, 10:15 AM August 16 Fritzingertown Sr. Living Community Dr. John Duffy By Ann Ferrigno

Friday, 8:00 AM August 17 Kathryn M. Rodgers By Linda Lease

Saturday, 4:00 PM August 18 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Grace Banko By Angie Lonzetta Family

Sunday, 7:30 AM August 19 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mr. and Mrs. John Yurko By Dr. and Mrs. George Yurko

Sunday, 9:00 AM August 19 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Living and Deceased Members of Saint John Bosco

Sunday, 11:00 AM August 19 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Patricia Cavenas By Nancy Willis

The Sunday Good News

BAPTISMAL WELCOME We extend prayerful congratulations and a warm welcome to Skye Eva Rodriguez, child of Amyleigh Gregoire and Joseph Rodriguez, who was baptized by Deacon Maurice J. Cerasaro, Jr., on Sunday, August 5. May she continue to grow in age, wisdom and love before God and others.

WE REMEMBER

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS . . .

WEDDING BELLS We extend our prayerful congratulations and best wishes to Jared M. O’Donnell and Tiffany M. Farran

who were united in the Sacrament of Matrimony on August 11, 2018. May they continue to grow in their love for God and in their commitment to one another.

Holy Name of Jesus Parish, West Hazleton - Breakfast August 12, 8 AM to

12:30 PM. Adults, $7; 5-12 years, $4; under 4, free.

Holy Rosary Church, Hazleton - Community Blood Drive in memory of

Anthony L. “Tony” Udovich, Monday, August 13, 1-5 PM.

Catholic Social Services - A Night Under the Stars - Flash Dinner Dance, Friday,

August 17, 5:45 to 11 PM. $60/person. For more information call (570) 455-1521.

Queen of Heaven Parish, 750 N. Vine St., Hazleton - St. Mauro Festival,

August 18, 2-9 PM; August 19, 12-8 PM.

Arianna’s CDH Foundation - August 19 at St. John Bosco Church, Tricky Tray Event and Bake Sale, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. More info: (570) 401-2116 or Facebook: Arianna’s CDH Foundation.

Community Blood Drive - Nuremberg-Weston Fire Hall, Hazle St., Weston, Friday, August 24, 1–6 pm.

West Hazleton High School Wildcat Roundup - Annual Alumni Reunion, Noon,

August 25, Faith UCC Hall, 21 Faith Dr., Hazleton. $28/person. Reservation

deadline August 15. Call (570) 788-2515 or (570) 455-2413.

Holy Name of Jesus Parish, West Hazleton - Community Day, October 6, Parish

Hall. Craft tables provided: wall site/electricity, $30; center site, $20. Set up, 9:30

AM. Sale hours 11 AM to 4 PM. Call Cristin at (570) 582-7087.

WEDDING BANNS: Niko Surace and Annya D’Amato; Wedding - August 18, 2018

TABERNACLE CANDLE The TABERNACLE CANDLE burns this week in memory of LEO AND RITA MARIANI given by Leo and Sylvia Mariani.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP SESSIONS “Sharing the Journey”

“Those whom we Love and Lose are no longer where they were before. They are now where we are.”

“Grief shared is grief diminished.” The Bereavement Ministry of St. John Bosco Church will provide the bereavement support group sessions for those who have lost a loved one recently or are having difficulty in their grief. These sessions will provide insight into their grief following a death. We will be reflecting on: Understanding common grief reactions; Coping strategies; Self-care throughout the grief process and beyond; and the Uniqueness of your grief experience. Attending these grieving overview sessions is gently encouraged for they not only give you some guidance now but also lay a foundation for future “optional” once-a-month ongoing Resilient Heart sessions. These sessions will be offered weekly for seven weeks on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room, beginning Monday, September 10, 2018. Registration is required to assure seating and materials. If you are interested, please call Marie Guza, (570) 455-3874, to register.

Sunday 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Eph 4:30-5:2; Jn 6:41-51

Monday Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Mt 17:22-27

Tuesday Ez 2:8 - 3:4; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14

Wednesday Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16, 16:1-2; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56

Thursday Ez 12:1-12; Mt 18:21 - 19:1

Friday Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Mt 19:3-12

Saturday Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Mt 19:13-15

DA I LY R EA D IN G S

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HAND BELL CHOIR The St. John Bosco Hand Bell Choir will participate in the 11 AM Mass on Sunday, August 19.

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

AN INVITATION: Interested in being a Catholic or at least talking about it? Been coming to Mass for years with your family but never joined the Catho-

lic Church? Were you baptized Catholic but never received First Holy Commun-ion or Confirmation? Or have you simply been away from the Church for a while – years, even? If you or anyone you know answers “yes” to these questions, I would be happy to have a conversation about exploring a closer relationship with Jesus and His Church. Simply call the Parish Office at (570) 788-1997, etc., to set up an appointment.

CHOIR NEWS The Adult Choir will sing their first Mass of the new season on Sunday, September 2, at 11 AM (Labor Day Weekend). Rehearsals will be Mondays, August 20 and 27, from 7-8:30 PM in the Parish Music Room. New members welcome.

SAINT JOHN BOSCO, OUR PARISH PATRON WAS AN ITALIAN PRIEST WHO WAS BORN ON AUGUST 16, 1815. THIS WEEK WE MARK HIS 203RD BIRTHDAY. HE WAS ALSO KNOWN AS GIOVANNI MELCHIORRE BOSCO OR DON BOSCO.

St. John Bosco had a simple solution for classroom boredom. Educating children, whether it be in the classroom or at home, can be a difficult process. In particular, children can often grow bored of a subject and mentally “clock out,” leaving the teacher frustrated. To remedy the situation, St. John Bosco, an influential Italian priest of the 19th century, wrote a letter to help his teachers understand what they needed to do.

He related a story in his letter of an old pupil who needed help at his school. The boys were listless, bored and didn’t even enjoy games. His pupil asked, “But how can we bring these youngsters to life again, so that we can get back to the liveliness, the happiness, the warmth of the old days?”

St. John Bosco said plainly, “With charity!”

Surprised, his pupil responded, “With love? … I have done everything I possibly could for them; they are the object of all my affections.”

Don Bosco explained, “[The best thing is missing] that the youngsters should not only be loved, but that they themselves should know that they are loved.”

Still confused, Bosco gave a more lengthy explanation of what he meant.

By being loved in the things they like, through taking part in their youthful interests, they are led to see love in those things which they find less attractive, such as discipline, study and self-denial, and so learn to do these things too with love.

By a friendly informal relationship with the boys, especially in recreation. You cannot have love without this familiarity, and where this is not evident there can be no confidence. If you want to be loved, you must make it clear that you love. Jesus Christ made himself little with the little ones and bore our weaknesses. He is our master in the matter of the friendly approach. The teacher who is seen only in the classroom is a teacher and nothing more; but if he joins in the pupils’ recreation he becomes their brother.

He saw the relationship a teacher had with his/her students as a primary way to combat boredom in other subjects. If the student understands that he is loved by his teacher, then he will be more readily interested in those things that aren ’t his favorite activities.

This is one of the pillars of Salesian education, something that has been passed down over the years and has proven to be an effective means of reaching children of all ages.