NOVEMBER 3, 2019 – THE THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE C Page 1 | 232 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church PARISH STAFF Pastor: Rev. Selvaraj Lucas, M.S.C. Parochial Vicar: Rev. Tony Ripp, M.S.C. Finance Manager: Carolyn Marchese Dir. of Religious Education: Donna Sciacca Parish Office Manager: Donna Sciacca Parish Secretary: Rebecca Tirpok Bulletin Editor/Webmaster: Donna Sciacca MASS TIMES Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30am Mon - Thurs: 8:35am / Fri: 9am Holy Days: 9:00am & 7:30pm CONFESSION: Saturdays 4:15pm - 4:45pm or by appointment. Register: Please contact the parish office to register when you move into our parish. Only registered parishioners, in good standing, can receive a Certificate of Eligibility to act as a Godparent or sponsor. BAPTISMS: The Sacrament of Baptism is administered on the fourth Sunday of every month. Parents are encouraged to invite family members to the 10:30 Mass as the Sacrament of Baptism takes place immediately following the Mass. Parents and Godparents must attend an enrichment class approx. 1 month prior to the Baptism. You will need to call the Parish Office to register for this class. A Godparent must be a committed, practicing Catholic, and if from another parish, must provide a certificate of eligibility from their pastor. A Christian of other denominations may serve as a Godparent along with a practicing Catholic. MARRIAGE: A Saturday Mass for the Sacrament of Matrimony may be celebrated no later than 1pm. Couples planning marriage are to contact the parish office & schedule a meeting with our wedding coordinator no later than 6 months in advance of the wedding. Shorter preparation periods must be approved by our Pastor. Couples will meet several times with the Pastor throughout the preparation process. Couples are to attend a Pre-Cana program approved by our Pastor. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please call the rectory at any time for the Sacrament of the Sick. Also the Holy Eucharist will be brought to the sick and shut-ins upon request to the Parish Office. We celebrate a Communal Anointing of the Sick in June, near the Feast of St. John the Baptist. Mass Intentions for the Week of Nov. 4 - 10, 2019 Daily Mass Morning Prayer in St. Joseph Chapel, Mon. – Fri. at 8:15am Mon – Thurs. 8:35am (Chapel); Friday at 9am (Church) Monday: Peter Moreni (Mike and Cathy Moreni) Tuesday: Tom Fink (Jodi Pagan) Wednesday: Intentions of Janet Reidler (Maryanne Comly) Thursday: Intentions of Mark Sassi Family (Kosmin Family) Friday: Intentions of Janet Reidler (Jackie Litzenberger) SATURDAY 5pm: John Patrick Vinciguerra (Kathy Vinciguerra) SUNDAY 8am: Parishioners’ Intentions 10:30am: Intentions of Maria Middleton (Donna Sciacca) Meetings this Week Mon. Nov. 4: K of C, 7:30pm – Marian Room Sat. Nov. 2: Men of Faith, 9am – Chapel & Marian Room Conquest & Challenge, 6:30pm – School 2019 Weekly Mass Collection Sunday, October 27, 2019 Envelopes $ 5,367.00 Parish Giving $ 464.00 Thank you for your generosity! For the most up to date information on our parish visit our website at: www.stjohnsottsville.org and don’t forget to like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ottsville Tithing made easy! Visit www.stjohnsottsville.org and click on the Parish Giving link at the bottom of our home page for step-by-step instructions.
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NOVEMBER 3, 2019 – THE THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE C
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PARISH STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Selvaraj Lucas, M.S.C.
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Tony Ripp, M.S.C.
Finance Manager: Carolyn Marchese
Dir. of Religious Education: Donna Sciacca
Parish Office Manager: Donna Sciacca
Parish Secretary: Rebecca Tirpok
Bulletin Editor/Webmaster: Donna Sciacca
MASS TIMES
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30am
Mon - Thurs: 8:35am / Fri: 9am
Holy Days: 9:00am & 7:30pm
CONFESSION: Saturdays 4:15pm - 4:45pm or by appointment. Register: Please contact the parish office to register when you move into our parish. Only registered parishioners, in good standing, can receive a Certificate of Eligibility to act as a Godparent or sponsor.
BAPTISMS: The Sacrament of Baptism is administered on the fourth Sunday of every month. Parents are encouraged
to invite family members to the 10:30 Mass as the Sacrament of Baptism takes place immediately following the Mass. Parents and Godparents must attend an enrichment class approx. 1 month prior to the Baptism. You will need to call the Parish Office to register for this class. A Godparent must
be a committed, practicing Catholic, and if from another parish, must provide a certificate of eligibility from their pastor. A Christian of other denominations may serve as a Godparent along with a practicing Catholic.
MARRIAGE: A Saturday Mass for the Sacrament of Matrimony may be celebrated no later than 1pm. Couples planning marriage are to contact the parish office & schedule a meeting with our wedding coordinator no later than 6 months in advance of the wedding. Shorter preparation
periods must be approved by our Pastor. Couples will meet several times with the Pastor throughout the preparation process. Couples are to attend a Pre-Cana program approved by our Pastor.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please call the rectory at any time for the Sacrament of the Sick. Also the Holy Eucharist will be brought to the sick and shut-ins upon request to the Parish Office. We celebrate a Communal Anointing of the Sick in June, near the Feast of St. John the Baptist.
Mass Intentions for the Week of Nov. 4 - 10, 2019
Daily Mass
Morning Prayer in St. Joseph Chapel, Mon. – Fri. at 8:15am Mon – Thurs. 8:35am (Chapel); Friday at 9am (Church)
Monday: Peter Moreni (Mike and Cathy Moreni)
Tuesday: Tom Fink (Jodi Pagan)
Wednesday: Intentions of Janet Reidler (Maryanne Comly)
Thursday: Intentions of Mark Sassi Family (Kosmin Family)
Friday: Intentions of Janet Reidler (Jackie Litzenberger)
SATURDAY
5pm: John Patrick Vinciguerra (Kathy Vinciguerra)
SUNDAY
8am: Parishioners’ Intentions
10:30am: Intentions of Maria Middleton (Donna Sciacca)
Meetings this Week
Mon. Nov. 4: K of C, 7:30pm – Marian Room
Sat. Nov. 2: Men of Faith, 9am – Chapel & Marian Room
Conquest & Challenge, 6:30pm – School
2019 Weekly Mass Collection
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Envelopes $ 5,367.00
Parish Giving $ 464.00
Thank you for your generosity!
For the most up to date information on our parish
visit our website at: www.stjohnsottsville.org and don’t forget to like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ottsville
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LOOKING FOR THE LOST
The story of Zacchaeus is held as one of the most beloved passages in Luke. The little man who stood tall. And became a follower. Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem but passes through Jericho. It would be busy now, as the streets are full of pilgrims headed toward Jerusalem for Passover. But with the multitude of people coming to and leaving Jericho, the businesses thrived. In addition, for the Roman government, it was a lush center for taxation. They would exploit this area by placing heavy taxes on the Jews. After all, they had to use all means necessary to finance their great world empire. This was one of the several reasons the Jews despised Rome. Zacchaeus has a Jewish name that means “Righteous One, though there is nothing righteous about him at this point. We are told he is a “chief tax collector.” The rabbis taught that associating with a tax collector was to make yourself unclean. They could not attend the synagogue. If you were a good Jew, you did not associate with these robbers. But Zacchaeus is not just a tax collector. He is a “chief” tax collector, meaning he supervises the other tax collectors. Luke also writes that he was rich! We can only speculate why this little man, an outcast, might want to see Jesus. But if we look at the themes Luke has laid out in his gospel, we can clearly see why he included the narrative of Zacchaeus and its details. The morally unclean man wanted to see Jesus simply because the traveling preacher represented a chance. And a change. Like the other unclean and questionable characters in Luke, Zacchaeus would provide fertile ground for evangelization, to turn his life around and trust God again. Jesus’ mission and search is always for lost sinners. It is the heart of a Father looking for a lost child. God has always been a pursuer. Zacchaeus thought he was looking for Jesus, but Jesus was actually looking for him! It is not that we loved God, but that He loved us. Have you ever had moments of immediate change, moments that demanded a choice now? Did any of those choices involve faith? What happened?
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Rosary, Confession,
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REGISTER NOW Altar Server Training This ministry is open to both boys
and girls, in the 4th - 9th grades.
Altar servers must be
children of registered parish families.
They have received their Sacrament of First
Holy Communion.
Must be flexible and willing to serve as
needed.
For more information, or to register your child for
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TEACH the CHILDREN
2 WEEKS TO GO, TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
GOAL: SHIP 200 BOXES COST $2,000
Collected to date $974.00
Will you please sponsor 1 or more boxes?
shipping is $10.00 per shoe box Checks made payable to: St. John the Baptist PREP
NOV. 11th & 12th – PREP PACKING NIGHTS
For these children, this will be the only
gift they receive!
Any size gift is a treasure to a child who
has nothing.
IMPORTANT Nov. PREP Calendar Dates:
Nov. 4th & 5th: PREP MASS CANCELLED
Nov. 11th & 12th:
Christmas Shoe Box
Packing
Nov. 21st 6:30pm, Chapel
Sacrament of First Penance
Parent Meeting.
Nov. 26th & Dec. 2nd: No PREP
Thanksgiving Break
COME OUT AND SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS.
Enjoy an evening of music, entertainment, award
winning student performances, a silent auction and
an exciting live auction. During the event, we will be
drawing the winning ticket for our 2019 Volvo XC40,
along with four other wonderful prizes! For tickets or
more information visit our representative at our
table in the Narthex after all Masses, or contact
Amy Mattle at the school.
Kindergarten Teacher
Full-Time position - Incl. health benefits. Candidates should have prior experience teaching at this level and be actively practicing their Catholic Faith. Experience in Montessori education is preferred but not required. Applicants must be able to pass necessary background clearances. Letters of reference will be required as well as a letter from their pastor verifying that the applicant is a Catholic in good standing. Send a letter of interest and resume to: Mrs. Tami Koerber, [email protected], or call 307-699-1534.
Johnnette Benkovic-Williams & Jack Williams $395/Couple incl. all amenities & meals
Private room and bathroom
This weekend marks the kick-off of the 2019-2020
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Annual Appeal.
During our Masses on Sunday, Nov. 17th,
seminarian RYAN NGUYEN will be hear speaking to
us about the great need for our financial support.
As the first Catholic Institute of higher learning
established in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the
history of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is a
vibrant narrative. Your donation supports the
seminarians, candidates for the Permanent
Diaconate and lay church leaders in formation. Most
importantly your gift provides for the future of our
faith. Please prayerfully consider a gift to this year’s
Appeal to provide for the future generations of the
Church
Starting Nov. 4th, THE LORD’S PANTRY will be collecting Turkey’s & the trimmings to provide the families they serve with a traditional THANKSGIVING DINNER. Suggested items incl: Turkeys (FROZEN ONLY – must be current year expiration date) ~ Potatoes (sweet or regular) ~ Stuffing ~ Gravy ~ Juice, Apple Cider ~ Cranberry sauce ~ Coffee ~ Packaged Dinner Rolls ~ Desserts of either Apple, Sweet potato, or Pumpkin pies. (Due to health dept. regulations, NO HOMEMADE food may be distributed).
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019
Doors open at 12NOON
Games start at 1pm 20 Games for $15
Plus 4 Specials for add’l $ 50/50
Door Prizes Lunch & Snacks available to purchase
COMING
SOON
MEMORIAL
MASS
MEMORIAL MASS
WEDNESDAY
NOV. 13th
7PM
FOR THE DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FR. STOMMEL COUNCIL
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Roger Bahnck Sr., Nancy Beans, John Becker, Loretta Bodisch, Ross Brinkert, Anne Colyer, Charlene Cornell, Matthew Crance, Jim Crawford, Chrissy Davis, MaryJane Deutsch, Dominic Diamond, Larry & Joanne Diehl, Terry Dunn, Arlene Eichlin, Marvin Eichlin, George Farrelly, Patricia Fite, Crystal Fleck,
Sarah Fleck, Thomas Fleck, Herman Fleck, Claire Fratrik, Kathi Gallegher, Kathleen Gaughan, Marie & Rosalyn Giardullo, Anna Giebler, Mary Halwski, Maryann Hauber, Joyceann Heley, Michael Heuston, Sharon Horvath, Marilyn Hull, Martha Juchnowicz, Donald B. Knight, Valerie Korbar, Aleena Lang, Nate Leidtke, Ryan Leven, Kathy Lightkep, Jackie Litzenberger, Charles Lutcavage, Colleen Lynch, Loretta Malloy, Jill Martindell, Peg Masse, Adelaide McElderry, Carol McGlinchey, Bridget McHugh, Anne McNichol, Emma Michael, Maria Middleton, Nancy Moreno, Lorraine Mosolgo, Harvey Mueller, James O’Hanlon, Gary Palmer, Helen Pepkowski, Victoria Pepkowski, Nicholas Powell, Don Raman, Mike Ramos, Gregory Rickert, Sandy Romaszewski, Sam Rothman, Frederick R. Rude, Dolly Rutherford, Bob Sheetz, Lana Schell, Ronald Schultz, Sr., Shane Stroup, Riley Telesca, Sean Thatcher, Cynthia Tocci,
Maddie Tomaszewski, Douglas Toner, Betty Ventresca, Helen Wall, Maryjane Whealton, Tamara Widmer, Ed Wismer, Liem Zbyszinski
Jamie Steven Ayuso, Fionna M. Boyle, Derek Brosius,
Christopher Brune, Kyle Crossland, Casey de Lauretis,
David Fisher, Michael Froeder, A.J. Giovino,
Aaron Given, Matthew Gumprecht, Bob Hankinson,
Victor Hormilla, Stephen Lindmeier, Jason Litschauer,
Cory Litzenberger, Dan O’Connor, Jonathan Pucci,
Dusty Rhodes, Craig Russell
Ministry Schedule for
Nov. 9th & 10th: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Extraordinary Minister
Lector
Altar Server
Music
Saturday
5pm
Joe Cegielski
Dorothy Cegielski Peg Glancey Dave Slifer
Anne Slifer
NEED
VOLUNTEERS
Liz Torgerson Karen Parash
Sunday
8am
Nancy Kaczinski
Cathy Leidtke Renee Moyer Donna Nice
Kathy Fetter
Tommy Loughran
NEED VOLUNTEERS
Denny Litzenberger
Karen Parash
Sunday 10:30pm
Joan Black Jim Black
Wendy DeGroot Dolly Kovacs
Patti Keyser
The Van Haute Children
Audrey Caius Max
Patti Leidner
Susan Rogers
ALL BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED by 12:00 pm LATEST on the Monday preceding the
