St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Parish Family 10th & Mahantongo Sts., Pottsville, Pa. 17901 ● www.saintjohnpottsville.org 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time ● June 20, 2021 2 Mass Intentions www.saintjohnpottsville.org
Mass Intentions Monday, June 21 9:00 a.m. Marie Fitzpatrick (Donna Bound Steidle)
Tuesday, June 22 9:00 a.m. Lawrence Madden (Pat Klassen) Welcome Father Kevin Bobbin Wednesday, June 23 Please join us as we greet Father Bobbin after Masses this weekend. 9:00 a.m. Dr. Ronald Kimber Wine and Cheese after 5 p.m. Mass Lucilla Kochol Coffee and Donuts after 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. Masses Thursday, June 24 In Longinus Hall 9:00 a.m. Christine M. Zukovich (Ed & Mary Hauck)
Friday, June 25 9:00 a.m. Charles Lorenz, 5th Anniv. (Frances Lorenz)
Saturday, June 26 5:00 p.m. Greta Derbes/Patty Ebling (Derbes Family)
Sunday, June 27 8:15 a.m. Susan Legase (Sheri, Sandy, R.J. Post III) Father Dave’s New Address
St. Mary’s Parish Sunday, June 27 94 Walnut St. 10:30 a.m. Bill & Marie Flynn P.O. Box 189 Hamburg, Pa. 19526 Next Week’s Readings 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (June 26/27 Reading I: Wisdom 1:13-15, 2:23-254 Pray Reading II: 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 We remember in prayer those who are ill or recently deceased. We Gospel: Mark 5:21-43 commend to our Divine Lord all of our aged people and those residing in nursing homes.
For our Sick Susan Cook ● Laverne Yackel
Father’s Day Prayer May God bless you and guide you in your very special role as a father. May it always be a joy and a privilege. May you treasure your children from their birth through adulthood, as unique and precious gifts from God. Thank you for the times you have embraced them, comforted them, forgiven them and loved them without measure. May God reward your fatherly love with good health, peace of mind, contentment in your work and joy in your times of leisure. May God bless all our fathers who have gone to their rest. May they find comfort in the arms of our heavenly Father. Amen. (570) 622-5470 Upcoming Events 3
Upcoming Events June 14 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour/Adoration, Music, and Confessions .... Church 16 7:00 p.m. St. John’s Catholic Women’s Union ...... L.H. 19/20 after Masses Welcome Father Bobbin ...... L.H.
L.H. = Longinus Hall F.R. = Rectory Fellowship Room R.B. = Russell Building Weekly Collection June 5/6 ...... $6,064.01 Tues. 7:15 p.m. Weekly Men’s Group ...... Zoom Parish Dues ...... $1,088.00 Meeting ID: 824-780-6433 Thank you for your sacrificial giving Password: Mary by dropping envelopes at the rectory, by mail and online giving.
Please do not use tape or staple St. John’s Catholic Women’s Union to seal your offertory envelopes. Women of all ages are invited to join the Catholic Women’s Union. Learn how you can become involved with the Catholic Women’s Union by joining us on Peter’s Pence Collection Wednesday, June 16th at 7 p.m. in Longinus Hall. Meet the members and learn how you Today is the Peter’s Pence can be part of this unique organization. We share ideas and light refreshments are served. Collection, a worldwide collection We work to raise money for our parish and have fun doing it. We also share in fellowship that supports the work of the by sharing in a Spring and Fall Auction, Christmas Party, and the Spring Covered Dish Par- Universal Church, including the ty. Your ideas, friendship and membership are welcomed. work of the Holy See and the charitable works of Pope Francis. Take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis and be a sign of mercy to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous today. For more information, visit www.peterspence.va/en.html.
Candle Donations BVM 1.IMO Ronald C. Kriston by Eleanor Kriston 2. IMO Mary Wollyung by Her Family
St. Joseph 1. IMO Charlie Schaeffer by Maria Schaeffer 2. IMO Charles Schaeffer by Eleanor Schaeffer
Sanctuary IMO James Cavanaugh by Hahner Family
Guardian Angels 1. IMO Donald F. Doyne by Don & Joanne Doyne 2. IMO Frank Brozana by Don & Joanne Doyne 3&4. Special Intention
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Congratulations High School Graduates We congratulate our high school graduates. May God continue to bless and guide you in your fu- ture endeavors.
Dylan Bohorad Aidan Cassidy Cooper Chiplonia Shane DaSilva Camden Deibert Elizabeth Donovan Samantha Heenan Justin Lescavage Livia Lieberman Grace Mongrain Bethany Reedy Caitlynne Schatz Justice Scheidel Dylan Schreffler Adam Stock
Baptized in Christ We celebrated last weekend the glorious baptism day of Sloane Avery Kurtek, daughter of Kyle and Jacqueline (Bell) Kurtek. She became a new creation in Christ in the waters of Holy Baptism and is now joined to us by the gifts of faith, hope and charity we warmly welcome her into our parish family. (570) 622-5470 Saint of the Day 5
Saint John the Baptist John the Baptist was a contemporary of Christ who was known for evangelization and his baptizing of Jesus Christ.
John the Baptist was born through the intercession of God to Zachariah and Elizabeth, who was otherwise too old to bear children. According to scriptures, the Angel Gabriel visited Elizabeth and Zachariah to tell them they would have a son and that they should name him John. Zachariah was skeptical and for this he was rendered mute until the time his son was born and named John, in fulfillment of God's will.
When Elizabeth was pregnant with John, she was visited by Mary, and John leapt in her womb. This revealed to Elizabeth that the child Mary carried was to be the Son of God.
John began public ministry around 30 AD, and was known for attracting large crowds across the province of Judaea and around the Jordan River. When Jesus came to him to be baptized, John recognized him and said, "It is I who need baptism from you."
Jesus told John to baptize Him anyway, which he did, whereupon the heavens opened, and the Spirit of God was seen like a dove. The voice of God spoke, saying, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
John instructed his followers to turn to Christ, calling Him the "Lamb of God" and these people were among the first Christians.
Following his baptism of Christ, John's popularity grew so much that he alarmed King Herod. Herod ordered him arrested and imprisoned.
John spoke with Herod on several occasions and condemned his marriage to his half-brother's wife.
This condemnation would be his downfall as King Herod promised to grant a wish to his daughter. In revenge for John the Baptist's condemnation of her mother's scandalous marriage to Herod, she asked for John's head. King Herod reluc- tantly obliged. John the Baptist died sometime between 33 and 36 AD.
John the Baptist's feast day is June 24, and the anniversary of his death is August 29 and is sometimes celebrated with a second feast. John the Baptist is the patron saint of Jordan, Puerto Rico, French Canada and many other places.
The Preaching of St. John the Baptist by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1566 ces. 6 Grow + Go www.saintjohnpottsville.org (570) 622-5470 Parish Directory 7
Parochial Administrator ...... Rev. Kevin Bobbin New Parishioners Deacon ...... Lawrence Lonergan Please call the rectory for an appointment to register.
Parish Council President ...... Robert Bechtel Sick Calls Choir Director/Organist ...... David Derbes Please notify the parish office. CCD Coordinator ...... Lucilla Kochol Sacrament of Reconciliation Rectory ...... (570) 622-5470 Saturdays ...... 4:15 to 4:45 p.m.. Rectory Fax ...... (570) 622-4589 Sundays ...... 7:45 to 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 to 10:15 a.m.. E-mail ...... [email protected] or by appointment Russell Building ...... (570) 628-3002 Nativity BVM High School ...... (570) 622-8110 Sacrament of Marriage Assumption BVM Elementary ...... (570) 622-0106 Please call the Rectory one year in advance. St. Joseph Center ...... (570) 622-4638 Sacrament of Baptism Cemetery Information ...... (570) 622-5470 First Sunday of each month ...... 11:30 a.m. Second Sunday ...... 10:30 a.m. Mass C.C.D. Baptismal Preparation for Parents must precede the Baptism. All children preparing to receive any sacrament must be in a Please contact Father Bobbin for an appointment. Religious Education Program for two consecutive years immediately prior to receiving a Sacrament. The child must Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator also be a practicing Catholic. Wendy S. Krisak, M.A., N.C.C.,L.P.C...... (800) 791-9209
Certificates of Eligibility Diocesan Secretary for Youth Protection Certificates to act as sponsors, Godparents, etc. will only be & Catholic Human Services issued to parishioners who are formally registered with the Pamela J. Russo, M.S.W., M.S. church and attend Mass on a regular basis. Secretary, Youth Protection and Catholic Human Services P.O. Box F, Allentown, PA 18105-1538 Bulletin Deadline 610-871-5200 ext. 2204 Tuesday prior to publication [email protected]