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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S

Sunday, April 16 - Easter Sunday Dear Friends, NO PREP Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 11:30 am to Noon “The Lord is Risen!, He is risen indeed, Alleluia, Alleluia!” The Easter greeting rings in our ears as Monday, April 17 - Easter Monday NO PREP we celebrate the Lord’s triumph over death. Mercy YDISCIPLE Group 1, 7:15 to 8:15 pm has prevailed over sin in Christ Jesus. His victory is Tuesday, April 18 shared with us through the sacraments of baptism, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 8:30 am to 6:50 pm confrmation and the Holy Eucharist. At the liturgies Benediction, 6:50 to 7:00 pm Blue Army Holy Hour, 7:00 to 8:00 pm this weekend we will renew our baptismal promises and profession of faith in Christ Jesus. The act of faith Wednesday, April 19 we make in making this renewal strengthens us for YDISCIPLE Group 2, 6:00 to 7:00 pm Rosary at Manor Care, 6:15 to 6:45 pm the continued journey of life. The faith we all share Prayer - Finding Intimacy with God, 7:00 to 8:30 pm is both gift and responsibility. For the gift we thank Social Concerns Meeting, 7:00 to 8:00 pm God for the life He has won for us through His only Contemporary Music Group, 7:30 to 9:00 pm Seton Society Meeting, 8:00 to 9:00 pm begotten Son, Jesus the Christ. For the responsibility we seek nourishment and sustenance through the Thursday, April 20 Lectio Divina, 8:35 to 9:30 am Eucharist. The long period of Lent is over and now ESL Class, 9:00 am to Noon we celebrate. God’s love has triumphed over our sins. Girl Scout Troop #2268, 3:00 to 5:00 pm Jesus’ rising from the dead tears down the gates of YDISCIPLE Group 3, 6:00 to 7:00 pm A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, 7:00 to 9:00 pm death. The tomb is empty. It can no longer hold Jesus Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 9:00 to 11:00 pm bound; it can no longer hold us bound. “The Lord is Adult Choir Rehearsals, 7:30 to 9:00 pm

Risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia! Alleluia! Friday, April 21 Thank you to everyone who assisted in the prepa- Divine Mercy Chaplet, 3:00 to 4:00 pm Rosary, 7:00 to 7:30 pm rations for Holy Week. So many people have been Saturday, April 22 involved in a variety of ministries for which we are Miraculous Medal Novena, 8:30 to 9:30 am all grateful. I particularly thank everyone who helped Confessions, 4:00 to 5:00 pm prepare the Church in both cleaning and appointments. Special thanks to Sara Lessard who designs the Church appointments that help draw us into the SETON SOCIETY mysteries we celebrate. Thank you also to the musi- Meeting on Wednesday, April 19th, 8 :00 pm cians and servers, lectors and Eucharistic ministers in the Convent Meeting Room. who have assisted with the liturgies. Thank you also to A grief support group for everyone everyone who assisted with the Good Friday Grief, no matter where it comes from, can only be resolved stations as well. Your attention to the solemnity of these by connecting to other people. - Thomas Horn celebrations marks the greatness of what we For more information for individual or group support, please call celebrate. Thank you to Sister Mary Ellen and all Tom Brunner, 215-734-3031. (All discussions are confdential) those who have assisted with the RCIA this year. We are blessed to have Dan welcomed into full-communion on Palm Sunday and Jayme was fully initiated CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME to: at the Easter Vigil. Daniel Abt, who made a Profession of Faith On behalf of the entire Parish Staff I wish you all a in the Catholic Church on Saturday, April 8th and received Confrmation and First Communion. Happy Easter! Jayme Aspelund was fully initiated into the Our Parish Community God bless, Catholic faith by receiving Baptism, Confrmation, welcomes you into our and First Eucharist at the Easter Vigil on Monsignor Prior Catholic Faith. Saturday, April 15th.

193 St.John the Evangelist Page 2 ~ April 16, 2017 VISITING THE SICK If a family member is sick, in the hospital, at home or in a Nursing MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Home, and they would like a short visit by one of our members, please call the Parish Offce at 215-295-4102. Sunday, April 16 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK 7:30 AM All Parishioners Nancy Baradziej, Michael Barkovich, Tom Biester, Jr., Mary C., 9:30 AM All Parishioners Kathy Camerlengo, John Camerlengo, Richard Cash, 11:30 AM All Parishioners Baby Claudia, Baby Connor, Louis D., Nancy D., Freddie Dolla, Joan Derago, Baby Emily Marie, Gladys Eberwein, Patricia Funk, Monday, April 17: Saint Benedict Joseph Labre Dr. John Fuoco, Madison Gillen, Baby Aryana Grace Gibson, Kevin 8:00 AM Our son, Kevin, requested by the McCormick Family Gottschalk, Hope, Chris H., Paula H., Joseph Jaconski, Jeanne, Tuesday, April 18: Blessed James Oldo Josephine June, Baby Kamren, Maryann King, Frances Kotnarowski, 8:00 AM Jerome Burek, requested by Walter and Frannie Burek Catherine Kozak, Dorthea Lavana, Diane Ledes, Ann M., Gloria M., Annette Macecevic, Elizabeth Magee, Wednesday, April 19: Saint Gianna Beretta Molla 8:00 AM Denise Brunner, requested by Tom Brunner and Family Julia Kara Martinson, Laura Matulis, Denise Mayer, Baby Mina, Guy and Helen Monteleone, Thursday, April 20: Saint Conrad of Parzham Patricia McNamee, Elaine O., Mary P., Michael P., Peggy, 8:00 AM Dorothy Campbell, requested by Darryl and Maureen Puzan Angela Planche, Laraine Richmond, Alberta Rinkus, Maria Ruiz, Joseph Sabol, Sandi, Declan Sargent, Martina Scully, Friday, April 21: Saint Anselm Milton Simonds, Helen Slater, Theresa Sommer, 8:00 AM James Murphy, requested by the Graves Family Cathy T., Captain Ryan Timoney (Ret.), Becky W., Saturday, April 22: Saint Adalbert of Prague Derrick Warren, Marty Warren, Kathy Williams, Elaine Zielinski 8:00 AM Harriet Manetas, requested by Magda and Pete Manetas and all residents of Manor Care and Arden Court. 5:30 PM All Parishioners Sunday, April 23 Saint Anselm feast-day April 12 Sunday of Divine Mercy Indifferent toward religion as a young man, Anselm became one of the Church’s greatest theologians and lead- 7:30 AM Joseph P. Kirlin, requested by ers. He received the title “Father of Scholasticism” for his attempt to analyze and illumine the truths of faith his daughter, Joan Kirlin Graves through the aid of reason. 9:30 AM Florence, John and Jack Oberc, requested by At 15, Anselm wanted to enter a monastery, but was refused acceptance because of his father’s opposition. Twelve years later, the Bittner Family after careless disinterest in religion and years of worldly living, he f- nally fulflled his desire to be a monk. He entered the monastery of Bec 11:30 AM Joanne Rossi, requested by the Rossi and Meyer Families in Normandy, was elected prior three years later, and 15 years later, was unanimously chosen abbot. Considered an original and independent thinker, Anselm was admired for his patience, gentleness, and teaching skill. Under his leadership, the Abbey of Bec became a monastic school, infuential in philosophical and God Bless Our Service Members theological studies. Please keep in your thoughts and prayers all During these years, at the community’s request, Anselm began publishing service men and women, along with their his theological works, comparable to those of Saint Augustine. His best- family members, when so many are far known work is the book Cur Deus Homo (“Why God Became Man”). from home throughout the world. Against his will, Anselm was appointed archbishop of Canterbury in 1093, at age 60. His appointment was opposed at frst by England’s King We are forever grateful for all the sacrifces that William Rufus and later accepted. Rufus persistently refused to cooperate they and their families have made. with efforts to reform the Church. Parishioners: Lt. Timothy Abbracciamento Anselm fnally went into voluntary exile until Rufus died in 1100. He Non-Parishioners: Capt. Joseph Alexander was then recalled to England by Rufus’s brother and successor, Henry I. Second Lieutenant Steven Biggs, Disagreeing fearlessly with Henry over the king’s insistence on investing England’s bishops, Anselm spent another three years in exile in Rome. Majors Ann and Dave Driscoll His care and concern extended to the very poorest people. Opposing the To those who have made the ultimate sacrifce, we always slave trade, Anselm obtained from the national council at Westminster the remember in our prayers these brave soldiers: passage of a resolution prohibiting the sale of human beings. Parishioner: SFC William J. Maher, III Like every true follower of Christ, Anselm had to carry his cross, espe- Non-Parishioners: PFC Nathaniel DeTample and cially in the form of opposition and confict with those in political control. Though personally a mild and gentle man and a lover of peace, he would PFC Christopher Warren Lotter not back off from confict and persecution when principles were at stake. 193 St.John the Evangelist Page 3 ~ April 16, 2017 Next Sunday’s Readings – April 23, 2017 PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Prepare for Vigil Mass by reading, refecting and Adoration Society: Maria DiDonato, Cynthia Mariotti praying the readings with family and friends. Adult Faith Formation: Debbie Brzezynski, 267.918.8834 Reading 1 Acts 2:42-47 Aid for Friends: Mary Africa, 215.428.9581 Responsorial Psalm Altar Servers: Monsignor Joseph G. Prior, 215.295.4102 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Reading 2 Community Food Dr.: Cathy & Joe McLean, 267.833.3177 1 Peter 1:3-9 Blessed Counters: Monsignor Joseph G. Prior, 215.295.4102 Alleluia John 20:29 CYO Athletic Directors: Mike & Mary McGill, Gospel 215.337.8282 John 20:19-31 Disability Advocate: Kathy Ross, 215.736.8017 ADMINISTRATION Extraordinary Ministers Holy Communion: First Sunday in April 2017 Monsignor Joseph G. Prior, 215.295.4102 Regular Sunday Collection $ 13,466 Faith in Action/Staying Put in Bucks County: Number of Envelopes 390 First Sunday in April 2016 Susan Cridge, 215.295.5726 Regular Sunday Collection $ 12,688 Funeral Liturgy Assistance: Kathy Ross, 215.736.8017 Number of Envelopes 373 Hospitality/Bakery Basket: Ann Damron, 215.736.3527 YTD Collection (July 1, 2016 – April 2, 2017) $554,246 Knights of Columbus #7515: Grand Knight, Average Number of Envelopes 377 Richard Daoust, 215.321.9054 Thank you for your continued generosity! Lectors: Nicholas Spadea, 267.797.0214 Men’s Faith Share: Vince Bodnar, 215.321.5155 HOSTS FOR CELIAC DISEASE Pastoral Council: Magda Manetas, 215.295.2512 We have special hosts available to anyone who suffers from Celiac disease. Only those who suffer from Celiac Prayer Network: Lisa Petrino, 215.295.6468 disease may use these hosts. Please see Monsignor Prior Respect Life: Ed Barry, 215.295.4335 or Monsignor Ricci before Mass. Seton Society: Tom Brunner, 215.734.3031 Social Concerns Committee: Diane Coyle, 215.493.8472 CRS in Action Ushers/Greeters: Jim Karkosak, 215.493.3463 The CRS in Action Committee would like to invite new members to join our group. We meet monthly during the day for lunch time meetings. Our activities Women of the Word Prayer Group: Sister Mary Ellen Diehl, include oversight of the English as a Second Language Program in the Parish, Rice Bowl, and the Helping Hands Project. This will be a parish wide activity 215.295.4102 on August 20, where we will gather 80 to 100 people in an intergenerational and Youth Minister: Maria Parker, 215.295.4102 family activity to pack 10,000 meals in an hour and a half to send to Burkina Faso in West Africa. We are working hard to raise $5000 to underwrite this activity, and we appreciate all of your support toward this goal. If your Lenten and Easter medi- tations are guiding you to “give back,” and if you are interested in the international contributions of the Catholic Church, consider joining our vibrant committee. For Welcome to St. John the Evangelist Church! more information, contact Lois Heist at [email protected]. Our warmest welcome to all who are visiting us for today’s Liturgy. If you are not offcially registered in the parish and would like to become a parishioner, please fll out this form and place this form to note any address/phone/email change also. Help Your Church! Non-Cash Fundraiser New Parishioner Address Change Please continue to save your McCaffrey’s grocery receipts FAMILY NAME: and deposit them in our marked box located in the vestibule of the Church.For all receipts collected, Saint John’s, ADDRESS: in turn will receive 1% back from McCaffrey’s. PHONE: Email:

Thank you! 193 St.John the Evangelist Page 4 ~ April 16 2017 PREP HAPPENINGS Barbara Ann Nuzzolo, Director of Religious Education SEE MORE ABOUT PREP ON THE WEBSITE Youth Ministry Announcements or call 215-295-9239 ATTENTION ALL YOUTH Mr. Stephen D’ Agostino is married with 4 children Youth Minister: Maria Parker http://www.stjohpa.org/youth-ministry or 215-901-1353 and was honored with the Martin De Porres award that is given for the successful completion of 20 years Mother’s Day Flower Sale - May 13 and 14 - All weekend! of service to PREP. As of this year, Mr. D” Agostino We will have our annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale again this has dedicated 23 years as a PREP catechist. We are so year on the weekend of May 13-14 all day on Saturday and blessed to have him bring his Catholic witness to his after all of the Masses on Sunday morning. You will be able sixth graders. to get BEAUTIFUL planters, hanging baskets, and all types of fowers to plant in your garden. Save the date now and This year, the teachers of all sixth grade classes have plan on stopping by SJE to get your spring and summer fow- incorporated the Ascension Press video series: CHO- ers! We look forward to seeing you! SEN into the existing curriculum. It has been a tre- Jr. High Youth Group mendous success. Email updates are sent to the par- Jr. High Youth Group will meet again from 7-9 pm on Friday, ents informing them of the weekly assignments and of April 28th in the Parish Center. All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade the material that was covered in class. As stated last youth are invited to join us! week, should a student need to miss a class on Sun- YDISCIPLE day, for example, they complete the assignments that If you are high school student, you are welcome to join us the teacher provides with these weekly emails to the for YDISCIPLE weekly meetings in the Parish Offce Build- parents. ing. Our entire group will be meeting together on Wednesday, April 19th at 6pm. We look forward to seeing you then! The Grade 6 curriculum prepares the students for the Youth Ministry Volleyball League reception of the Sacrament of Confrmation. The year Volleyball has started for our high school youth! We have also focuses on the study of the tenets of faith that are three teams in the league this year competing against local found in the Old Testament. These “roots” help the parishes. Practices are held for our teens on Sundays from students focus on their daily life mission of being a 12:30-2:30 pm in the Parish Center Gym. Games are held throughout the week with home matches on Monday eve- witness of their faith. Mr. D’ Agostino wants them “to nings. Please come out to support our teens! always remember that Christ rules.” His dedication and ability to communicate his love for his Catholic Steubenville 2017 We are less than 100 days away from the 2017 Steubenville faith encourages the students to view Confrmation as Conference this summer from June 23-26, 2017. Our teens an “adult” step in their journey of faith. are so excited for this annual trip! If you are a teen graduating With assistance from Ms. Daniela Persichilli, the stu- 8th grade through graduating high school, you are invited to join us this summer. We will have members of Saint Charles dents are able to attain the basic knowledge of their Borromeo Parish joining us again this year as well as stu- faith and the graces that the Sacrament of Confrma- dents from Nazareth Academy. It is going to be a great group! tion brings into their lives. Ms. Persichilli, a teenager Contact Maria today to get our link for registration and join whose mom is a fourth grade PREP teacher, spends the group if you are interested. time with the students in Grade 6 assisting them in ful- San Salvador, El Salvador Mission Trip flling the requirements of this important PREP year. We will be once again traveling to San Salvador, El Salvador with Project Fiat and the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart. INVITATION TO ALL: The recently Confrmed students in Grade Parishioners of all ages are invited to join us for this amazing 6 will present the live “Saint Museum” on April 23, 2017 from 9:30 mission trip experience from July 22-30, 2017. Contact Maria am to 11:30 am in the PARISH CENTER of Saint John the Evange- at [email protected] or Tom at tfburkejr@gmail. list Parish. It is an event that is being held again because of popular demand. Come support the sixth grade students, teachers and staff com with questions. A $400 deposit for the trip is due to join. of our PREP program. Special thanks to our teachers: Mrs. Jenn The total cost of the trip is $1,400. We look forward to hav- Torres, Mrs. Beth Purcell, Mrs. Deb Purowitz, Mr. Stephen ing you join us! D’Agostino and our special guest assistant, Mrs. Vickie Fuller. YOU ARE THE BEST.

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SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTE ACTIVITIES April 19, 2017 - Social Concerns Meeting, 7:00 pm, Saint Francis Meeting Room April 23, 2017 - Sewing and Knitting Meeting, 1:00 - 3:00 pm in the Saint Francis Room April 28, 2017 - Shared Meals, 6:00 pm, in the school cafeteria DONATIONS Saint Thomas Aquinas Center needs coffee, tea, snacks (cookies, chips), paper towels, pens, sharpies, scotch tape, post-its, paper clips, & binder clips. Prison Ministry - small prayer cards, books, rosary beads, OR your donated time and a letter to the pen pal prison ministry. Cell Phones for Soldiers Ministry is still collecting old phones or chargers. Backpack Center - Baby supplies, pancake mix, syrup, breakfast cereals, canned fruit, and juice. Cleaning supplies are also needed. Shared Meals - Please donate small toiletries for our guests. Thank You! We are collecting slightly used toys, books, puzzles, games, and dolls for the underprivileged. Please leave donations in the St. Gianna room. If you need things to be picked up call Gini Campbell 215-369-3527. “Suddenly without warning, Jesus stood before them and said, “Peace! The women came up and embraced his feet and did Him homage. At this Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid! Go and carry the news to my brothers that they are to go to Galilee, where they will see Me.” OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS Matthew 28:9-10 PASTORAL CARE FOR PERSONS Holy Ghost Prep High School is proud to present Anything Goes! WITH DISABILITIES This musical comedy will be enjoyable for audiences of all ages! Our faith community at Saint John the Evangelist is a welcoming parish. Come join Billy and the rest of the passengers on their crazy cruise A smile of encouragement and inviting words are great kindnesses and across the Atlantic. Performances will be in the school gym and most appreciated by families. Please extend a warm welcome to all! tickets may be purchased at the door. Show times are as follows: Our Parish Offce now has a Help and Hope Resource guidebook to help Thursday, April 27 at 7 pm • Friday, April 28 at 7 pm families navigate services, identify resources, and establish the right sup- Saturday, April 29 at 2 and 8 pm • Sunday, April 30 at 2 pm ports for you and your family. You are welcome to borrow the guidebook. If you’d like your own copy just call Karen at 1-800-734-5665. Valley Day School will provide summer recreation and education for HOST FAMILIES school-aged children with special needs. Refer to Monsignor’s Bulletin Host Families are desired for several Nacel Open Door board for fyer information or contact 215-295-1155 x 113 or vdscamp@ international students from France and Spain visiting our area valleyday.org. June 30th – July 21st. These B-2 visa students speak English, are fully insured and have their own spending money for A Webinar Series, “Unlocking Potential: Promoting Strengths and personal expenses. Host Families provide room and board Inspiring Success,” will examine current effective practices in Second- and receive a hosting stipend. For more information please ary Transition for students with disabilities. Register for any webinar by contact: Lynn Merk at Nacel Open Door 215-630-3590. clicking on the name of the event http://www.pattan.net/category/Train- ing/Calendar/ April 26, 2017 - Youth Development & Youth Leadership Director of Religious Education Job Opening “So shall He startle many nations, because of Him kings shall stand St. Martin of Tours in New Hope, PA is hiring a full-time speechless; For those who have not been told shall see, those who have DRE (salary and benefts) for more information please not heard shall ponder it.” Isaiah 52:14-15 visit www.stmartinoftours.org/careers or call (215) 862-5472. 193 St.John the Evangelist