HOLY NAME of JESUS SCHOOL Parents Are Expected to Attend an Information and Instruction Phone: 717-657-1704 Session Before the Baptism of the Child
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August 16, 2020 Holy Name of Jesus Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Roman Catholic Church 6150 Allentown Boulevard ■ Harrisburg, PA 17112-2603 PASTORAL STAFF TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Reverend Edward J. Quinlan Knowing about Jesus’ debate with the Pharisees helps us to Pastor understand today’s Gospel. In fact the story heightens the surprise and shock we feel as we hear Jesus’ exchange with the Canaanite woman. The Reverend Matthew E. Cannon woman, who is not Jewish, approaches Jesus, requesting that he heal her Parochial Vicar demon-possessed daughter. At first Jesus ignores her; he says nothing. The disciples ask Jesus to send her away, and Jesus agrees, remarking that he Deacon Joseph J. Wrabel was sent to minister to the Jews alone. Permanent Deacon The woman persists, paying homage to Jesus, and yet Jesus denies her request again. He even insults her, using a Jewish word of derision for Deacon Jerome T. Foerster Gentiles, “dog.” But the woman cleverly turns Jesus’ insult into an affirmation Permanent Deacon of faith. Only then does Jesus grant her request and heal her daughter. Jesus’ unresponsiveness to this woman may strike us as MASSES uncharacteristic or shocking. Yet in Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus’ ministry is Weekends: directed primarily to the people of Israel. At only a very few points, such as Saturday Vigil5:00 p.m. the one found in today’s Gospel, do we find Jesus anticipating the later Sunday8:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., Christian ministry to the rest of the world. Behind Matthew’s text we can hear this early Christian community’s 12:00 noon, 6:00 p.m. struggle to understand how God’s selection of Israel is consistent with two Weekdays: events: Israel’s rejection of Jesus and the Gentiles’ acceptance of Jesus. (Weekday schedule subject to change - please see inside bulletin) Just as Jesus was surprised by the faith expressed by the Canaanite Monday..6:30 a.m. woman, so too the first Christians were surprised that the Gentiles would Tue-Fri6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. receive the salvation God offered through Christ. In today’s second reading Saturday8:30 a.m. from Paul’s letter to the Romans, we hear the apostle Paul considering this same concern. The faith that the Canaanite woman expresses is an affirmation of CONFESSIONS and confidence in God’s abundant mercy. Yes, salvation comes through Saturday9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Israel, but it overflows for the benefit of all. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Excerpted from Sunday Connection, Loyola Press Visit us on the web at www.HolyNameOfJesus.com/Parish Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16, 2020 ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG MISSION STATEMENT To proclaim the goodness of God and to make PARISH OFFICE truly present and active the one, Holy, Catholic Monday - Friday: 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ to all Phone: 717-652-4211 people through the power of the Holy Spirit. Fax: 717-652-2033 HolyNameOfJesusParishHarrisburg@ hbgdiocese.org Mr. Paul Farrell Business Manager Mrs. Anna Nicolella Administrative Assistant CONVENT Phone: 717-545-4357 Sister Rita Smith, SSJ SACRAMENTS Baptisms are held every Sunday after the 12:00 noon Mass. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL Parents are expected to attend an information and instruction Phone: 717-657-1704 session before the Baptism of the child. This session is held the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Fax: 717-657-9135 school library. Baptismal Registration forms can be found in Sister Rita Smith, SSJ, Principal the Parish Office or on our website. Godparents must be practicing Catholics, age 16 or older, have already received RELIGIOUS EDUCATION the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, Phone: 717-657-1704 and, if married, married in accord with Catholic Church Law. Fax: 717-657-9135 Pre-K & Kindergarten: Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Matrimony: Diocesan Common Policy requires nine to Grades 1 - 8: Sunday, 9:05 a.m. twelve months advance notification of the priest or deacon Sister Rita Smith, SSJ and attendance at marriage preparation. Please call the Director of Religious Education Parish Office to make arrangements. DIRECTOR OF PARISH MUSIC Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) - Mondays at Phone: 717-433-8729 7:00 p.m., September through Easter. Please contact the Mr. Jay W. Risser Parish Office for information. BISHOP MCDEVITT HIGH SCHOOL Visitation of the Sick: Please notify the Parish Office when Phone: 717-236-7973 a member of the Parish is in the hospital or if someone is Fax: 717-234-1270 unable to attend Mass and wishes to receive Communion. Mr. David K. Gardiner, President Mr. Vincent D. Harper, Principal Persons with Celiac Disease: Persons with this challenge www.BishopMcDevitt.org are usually unable to receive the normal wheat host used for Mass. We provide a separate chalice for the reception of DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG Holy Communion at each Mass. As the Eucharistic Ministers 4800 Union Deposit Road are receiving Holy Communion at the altar, please come Harrisburg, PA 17111 forward to the front of the Church and someone will bring the Phone: 717-657-4804 chalice for you to receive the Precious Blood. Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, D.D., J.C.L. www.HbgDiocese.org REGISTRATION OR CHANGE OF ADDRESS We welcome all new members to our parish family. Please register at the Parish Office in order that we might be of assistance to you. If you move or change your phone number, please notify the Parish Office so that our records can be kept current. Holy Name of Jesus Parish Harrisburg, PA OFFERTORY COLLECTION August 11, 2019 - $23,483 August 9, 2020 - $27,292 Thank you for all your continued generosity and support of the parish! MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Faithful Stewards...Building Our Future Saturday, August 15 The Capital Campaign is off to a good start. 5:00 p.m. Rita M. Katulis We have received over $350,000 from our Sunday, August 16 generous parishioners! Our goal for the 8:00 a.m. John E. Koury Campaign is to raise 2 million dollars. Please join fellow parishioners in supporting the 10:15 a.m. John Hines campus improvements. You may use the 12:00 p.m. Thomas Modzelewski yellow envelopes included in your packets or 6:00 p.m. People of the Parish found in the pews. Thank you for your Monday, August 17 generosity! 6:30 a.m. Intentions of Ashley J. Focht Tuesday, August 18 6:30 a.m. Cecelia K. McNally Wednesday, August 19 PARISH CALENDAR Sunday, August 16: 6:30 a.m. Minnie Papandrea 1:00 p.m. - Baptisms Thursday, August 20 • Monday, August 17: 6:30 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the • 6:00 p.m. - Karate (FC / Outside) Oldani & Metzger Families • 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts (SH / Outside) Friday, August 21 Tuesday, August 18 6:30 a.m. Alberico Lio Wednesday, August 19: Saturday, August 22 • 6:30 p.m. - Legion of Mary (Lounge) 8:30 a.m. Martin Hines Thursday, August 20: 5:00 p.m. Andrew Thomas Roth, Jr. • 6:00 p.m. - Karate (FC / Outside) Sunday, August 23 Friday, August 21 8:00 a.m. Gloria & Robert Hessman Saturday, August 22: 10:15 a.m. People of the Parish • 9:00 p.m. - Adoration 12:00 p.m. Tristan A. Crum • 9:00 a.m. - Sacrament of Penance 6:00 p.m. Liberation of All Souls in Purgatory • 3:30 p.m. - Sacrament of Penance Next Sunday, August 23: SANCTUARY CANDLE is lit in memory of • 1:00 p.m. - Baptisms Aaron David Vargo. ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF DAILY MASS SCHEDULE - Please note: FIRST HOLY COMMUNION STUDENTS: Tuesday, August 18 through Friday, August 21 Every weekend ten students may receive daily Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 a.m. only. their First Communion at each Mass. We only have ten pews available because this is a parish BE PREPARED FOR THE WORD OF THE LORD! Mass. Your child is welcome to receive their First Readings for next Sunday, August 23, 2020 Communion on Saturday at 5:00 p.m., Sunday at TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 12:00 noon, or 6:00 p.m. Isaiah 22: 19 - 23 Parents will need to make a reservation for Psalm 138: 1 - 2, 2 - 3, 6, 8 the date and Mass of their choice. A pew will be reserved for you and your family. Romans 11: 33 - 36 When you have decided which weekend Matthew 16: 13 - 20 Mass you would like to attend, please contact Sister Rita at [email protected] or BULLETIN DEADLINE 717-657-1704 no later than the Thursday Submissions for the August 23 bulletin are due in evening prior. You are welcome to call several writing to the parish office no later than Monday, August 17 at weeks in advance to guarantee a pew. The 12:00 noon. school office will confirm your reservation. Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16, 2020 HNJ SCHOOL REGISTRATION - Holy Name of Jesus PRAYER LIST School is accepting new registrations for Kindergarten, In your charity, please remember the sick, especially: Pre-K3, Pre-K4 and new students for the 2020-2021 Mary Acri, Sondra Allen, JoAnne Allison, Elaine school year. Registration for the upcoming school year Ambrose, Charlie Aponick, Bill Atkins, Zeb Bailey, may be completed online for Grades K-8 and Pre-K at Marjorie Belsak, Robert Bender, Sister Bernadette www.holynameofjesus.com/admissions.