S T. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
134 East Bishop Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823
MASS SCHEDULE Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Weekday: Varies—see weekly Mass schedule
St. Kateri Church: 12:00 p.m. Sunday
CONFESSION Saturday 4:00 p.m.—4:30 p.m.
CONTACT US (814) 355-3134 | [email protected] | www.bellefontecatholicchurch.org
Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m. & Fridays 8:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Easter; Mother’s Day; World Day of Prayer for Voca ons Monday: Our Lady of Fa ma Tuesday: St. Ma hias Wednesday: St. Isidore the Farmer Saturday: St. John I; Armed Forces Day
Saturday, May 11th 10:00 AM First Holy Communion 5:00 PM Haranin Family & Robert Davis (Anspauch, Kowalski and Neidigh Families)
Sunday, May 12th—Mother’s Day 8:00 AM Doris Capparelle (The Family) 10:15 AM All Mothers in our Parish (living & deceased) 12:00 PM La n Mass
Monday, May 13th 9:00 AM Mark Rudloff (Kay & Denny Meleshenko)
Tuesday, May 14th 8:00 AM No Mass
Wednesday, May 15th 8:00 AM Communion Service
Thursday, May 16th 6:00 PM Deceased Members of the Barr-Polansky Families (The Family)
Friday, May 17th 8:00 AM Ed Rose (His Grandchildren)
Saturday, May 18th 5:00 PM Marian Albarano (Joe & Toni Beigle)
Sunday, May 19th 8:00 AM Norman Payne (Michael Collins) 10:15 AM The Bathgate Family (The Parish)
Masses for the week
Please pray for those serving in the military: LT Steven Wright, U.S. Navy CPT James Bickle, U.S. Army Reserve SSG Matthew Bickle, U.S. Army LtCol Paul B. Wurster, U.S. Air Force CPT Nicholas Taylor, U.S. Army CWO James Decker, U.S. Navy LTC William Smith, U.S. Army Amn Chandler Ross, U.S. Air Force LT Patricia Wilson, U.S. Navy ENS Matthew Goodpaster, U.S. Navy SSgt Joseph Trimpey, U.S. Air Force LT Jared T. Hallahan, U.S. Navy SrA Floyd Meeker III, U.S. Air Force Capt Jared Swancer, USMC 2LT Peter J. Muto, U.S. Army CMSgt Douglas Campbell, U.S. Air Force SrA Shane Kaschalk, U.S. Air Force PO2 Andrew Kaschalk, U.S. Navy A1C Ethan Scicchitano, U.S. Air Force SSgt Jacob Nieto, U.S. Air Force SFC Eric Callahan, U.S. Army SSgt Eric Roberts, Air Force Guard SSgt Kristina Roberts, Air Force Guard LtCol Gordon Frankenfield, U.S. Air Force 2LT Caleb Gindhart, U.S. Air Force PFC Kaleb Weaver, Army National Guard RCT Alexander C. Brewster, USMC SPC Christian Callahan, PA Army National Guard
~ If you would like to include a name of someone serving in the military please email or call the rectory office. Please include their rank and branch of service.
LITURGICAL MINISTER/SERVER SCHEDULE
5:00 PM Saturday, May 18th Lectors: Adam Rawding Eucharis c Ministers: Cliff & Doris Wurster Servers: Isaak Bloom & Gavin Chalfa Music Ministers: Stephen St. Amant
8:00 AM Sunday, May 19th Lector: Chris Ross Eucharis c Ministers: Chris Ross & Jim Eckert Servers: Sara & Thomas McElhinny Music Ministers: Tradi onal Choir
10:15 AM Sunday, May 19th Lector: Brian Alterio Eucharis c Ministers: Brian Alterio & Michael Pavone Servers: Zoey & Reagan-May Merlino Music Ministers: Youth Choir
St. John’s Parish Staff Pastor: Fr. George Jakopac Deacon Tom Boldin St. John School Principal: Kristina Tice Parish Office Staff: Liz Forstmeier & Doris Mayers Directors of Rel. Ed.: Mark & Denise Leskovansky R.C.I.A. Coordinator: David Harry Music Ministry Coordinator: Natalie Stanton Confirmation Directors: Deacon Tom & Shirley Boldin
Sacraments Confession: Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. Baptism: Call the rectory Marriage: Notify pastor 9 months in advance R.C.I.A.: Call the rectory
Parish News & Events
BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS Our next Baptism preparation class is scheduled for Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the rectory basement. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Tom Boldin at [email protected] or call him at 355-4234.
HEALING THROUGH FAITH MEETING
Morning Group: Tuesday, May 14 at 9:00 AM Evening Group: Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 PM
This group lends mutual support to anyone suffering the loss of loved ones. Meetings are held in the rectory basement. For more information call Ed Mulfinger at 280-2755 or Connie Davis at 355-1280.
ST. JOHN’S IN STITCHES
*MEETING DATE CHANGE* Please note that the sewing group will meet on Monday, May 13th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the rectory basement. We will be sewing for Haiti and planning for next year. Bring your ideas! All are welcome. If you are recently retired and are looking for a fun and worthwhile organization to join—we would love to meet you and welcome you to our group. *WANTED* The sewing group is looking for used, working sewing machines. Drop off at the rectory. Thank you!
FOR WEEKEND 5/5/2019
ORDINARY COLLECTION INCOME RECEIVED: Adult Offertory: $ 9,209.00 Loose Offertory: $ 1,195.00 Children’s Offertory: $ 40.00 Special Monthly Collection: $ 1,908.00 Votive Candles Donations: $ 140.90 ORDINARY COLLECTION TOTAL: $ 12,492.90 EXTRA ORDINARY INCOME RECEIVED: 2019 Cash Raffle $ 875.00 Local Family Assistance Fund $ 25.00 Maintenance Fund: $ 388.00 Easter $ 167.00 Ascension $ 60.00 Cemetery $ 162.00 Mother’s Day $ 864.00 Father’s Day $ 65.00 EXTRA ORDINARY TOTAL: $ 2,606.00
ORDINARY & EXTRA DEPOSIT TOTAL: $ 15,098.90 *********************************************** WEEK’S SCHOOL COLLECTION: $ 760.00 SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: (Diocesan or Other) Catholic Register $ 8.00 Catholic Relief Services $ 2.00 Catholic Home Mission $ 47.00 Holy Land $ 2.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Weekly Financial Report
MOTHER’S DAY INTENTIONS We have received Mother’s Day donations this year in honor or memory of the following: Mrs. Benson; Mary Evock; Wilma J. Suelter; Evelyn J. Raleigh; Evelyn Stehle; Beth Rudloff; Jen Brezler; Jenn Brezler; Paula Brezler; Edith Brezler; Connie Moseri; Lucy Brezler; Dorothy Kellerman Davidson; Anne Haranin; Katherine Davis; Marjorie Rackoski Spear; Libby Novosel Meter; Mary Blazina; Louise B. Masullo; Lorna Maloy; Teressa Koshko; Helen Fenush; Molly Sieg; Rosemary Hoy; Ann V. Robertson; Rose Boscaino; Marilyn I. Wilson; Marie Agnes Golis; Julianna Kersavage; June Gilbert; Vera Eckert; Dorothy Hartle; Mrs. Ann Lutchko; Helen G; & Edith K; Pat Hassalman; Jane C. Nagel; Mary Hassalman; May Tully; Marion Stinger; L. Andrade; Caroline Gardner; Barbara Louise Waite; Anna Mickney; Loretta Malia; Kucas/Swartzell/Drapcho Mothers; Mary Reinsel; Celcilia Zong; Irene Badger; May Rozgay; C. Bell; Elaine Sherchik; Josephine Ebeling; Nancy Haberberger; Sue Alterio; Nona Davis; Rose Davis; Alice M. Coble; Vickie Koleno; Carol Deitrich; Alice S & Ema Jane Lowe; Beverly Dawson; Karen Abel; Dorothy Dawson; Sophie W; Dorothy Abel; Lydia Bell Caldwell; Violet Nowicki; Evelyn MacMath; Carolyn Callahan; Amanda Jones; Mary Shubert; Hilda Dreese; Mary Capparelle; Winifred Ebeling; Elizabeth Kelley McKinley; Margaret Pearl Houtz; Marie/Alena/Kateri/Patty/Liv/Eliza/Helen; Marcella Hoover; Rae A. Watson; Ann Z. Fellin; Anna F. Godinsky; Mary M. Murphy; Ann M. Milinski; Luci Fodor; Mary Fodor; Geraldine Russell; Violet Henry; Michele Guyer; Jeannette Grey; Anna Ludwig; Helen R Koleno; Olivia Correll; Bernice Correll; Barbara Louise Waite; Marion Irene Uncapher; Barbara L. Waite; Dorothy I. Schlegel; Beverly Bruster; Pauline Miller; Rosemary Martin; Ruth Lingle; Bernadette Himmelberger; Veronica Cingle; Anna M Surovec; Dorothy Kohlbecker; Celia Bartt; Mary L Parmenter; Elizabeth Lang; Placede Little; Dorothy Wilson; Patricia Petrunak; Gloria Ancheta; Mary Basalla; Mary Ann Love; Eleanor Yangula; Virginia McIlroy; Martha Catalano; Mary Hartle; Mildred H Wilcox; Elizabeth Novosel Meter; Mary Kushwara; Kristina V-A Tice; Signe Clukey; Josephine Dunn; Vilma Anspauch; Susan D Sassman; Dorothy Walker; Mercedes Parnay; Louise Ray; Joyce McAtee; Catherine Simco; Margaret Saxion; Verna Luckovich; Dorothy Fisher; Anna Pollack; Andrea Winchell; “Beeps”; Geneviere T; Dorothy Sweda; Mary Ann Gasper; Patricia Sweda; Helen Bachik; Bessie Herniman; Jean Taylor; Francine Barszczowski; Rose Saba; Ruth Homan; Florence Perry; Jean Rose.
Rectory Office / Summer Hours
Beginning June 3rd Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM—12:00 PM
Closed Fridays Regular hours will resume Monday, August 26th.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION 2019 Are you engaged and planning to be married in the Catholic Church? Congratulations! The next step is to attend Marriage Preparation classes. The cost per couple is $70. A full list of dates, places and times is online at www.dioceseaj.org (Ministries, Marriage Preparation). Local classes will be held at Our Lady of Victory on June 6-13-20 and here at St John the Evangelist October 15-22-29, 2019.
BINGO! The Knights of Columbus BINGO will be held Monday, May 13th in the School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00 PM for food, fellowship and games of chance. The Bingo games begin at 7:00 PM. Cost is $20 for 20 games. Pay-out $850.00.
Catholic Daughters
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES DRIVE Be a Good Shepherd. Give Help. Build Hope. Change Lives. There are 14 ministries supported by the CMD. 100% of your gift goes directly to these ministries! This week’s featured ministry –Christian Initiation—last year $7,627 provided educational materials, facilities for classes and workshops, and liturgical celebrations as 98 adults were welcomed into the Church.
Diocesan News & Events
Knights of Columbus
Save the Date!
Parish Picnic Mark your calendars! Our Parish Summer Picnic will be Sunday, June 9th at Governor’s Park. Keep an eye on
the bulletin for more information.
DIAPER DRIVE The Catholic Daughters Diaper Drive continues year-round. You may leave your diaper donations in the bins in the vestibule outside of the new prayer room. These diapers are given to Project Gabriel in State College.
FATIMA DEVOTIONS The Franciscan Friars, T.O.R., from Loretto, invite you to participate with them in celebrating the Fatima Devotions on Monday May 13th, at 6:30 P.M. at the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel. The singing will be led by the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel and the sermon will be delivered by Fr. Peter Lyons, T.O.R. We would like to extend a cordial welcome to all.
RELIGIOUS VOCATION Are you discerning a religious vocation? The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm invite women 18-40 to share a day with them. Their “Come and See Day” is Sunday, May 26, 2019 from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM at Garvey Manor, 1037 S. Logan Blvd, Hollidaysburg. There will also be Mass at 9:00 AM. Experience interac-tions with the Sisters in the Carmelite traditions of prayer, community life and ministry. For more information or to RSVP by May 20, 2019, please contact Sr. Mary O’Donovan at (845)768-2303; (518)537-5000 or [email protected].
CLOTHING BANK Light of the World Community Clothing Bank is located at St. John’s United Church of Christ at 145 West Linn Street in Bellefonte. They offer free clothes for everyone. They have a huge inventory of clothing in a variety of styles and sizes . All of their clothing is clean and gently used or new. All are welcome from 9:00 AM—12:00 PM on the last two Saturdays of the each month. Please visit www.bellefonteucc.org for more information.
BREAKFAST The next Knights of Columbus All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast will be Sunday, May 19 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at their hall on Stoney Batter. This full menu breakfast is $9 for Adults, $4 for children (under 12) and FREE for children under 6. All Mothers eat for free. Come and enjoy a great breakfast prepared by our Knights of Columbus!
SENIOR BREAKFAST All 2019 graduating seniors and their families are invited to the Senior Appreciation Breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters. It will be held on Sunday, May 19 following the 8 am Mass in the school cafeteria. Please RSVP the total number attending to Mary Ann Zimmerman at [email protected] or by calling 814-359-4377 by May 15th.
CONFIRMATION CONGRATULATIONS to the following members of the 11th Grade Confirmation Class for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Mark on Wednesday, May 1st:
Samantha Arens-Ennis, Shaun Carey, Nicholas Catalano, Shane Cronin, Kalista Darney, Mackenzie Ebeling, Maya Fulton, Carter Funk, Sydney Johnson, Anna Klena, Noah Ladlee, Vincent Lawrence, Rachel Lexon (Confirmed April 24 at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament), Thomas McElhinny (Confirmed May 5 at Our Lady of Victory), Jillian McKee, Julia Nagel, John Nastase, Maya O’Shea, Dylan Stock, Sarah Tobin, Peter Van Cise (Confirmed May 28 at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament) and Alina Watson
May the Holy Spirit remain close to you and may you always have the courage to say YES to God. God bless you on your Confirmation! ~ Deacon Tom and Shirley Boldin
St. John School News
Thank you to all of our benefactors and God bless your generosity to
and support of our school.
Tune into WJVM 90.3-FM or WEJO 104.7-FM for Catholic Radio!
Our 501(c)3 organization is volunteer-run and your tax-deductible donation may be mailed to: Voice
of Divine Mercy, PO Box 862, State College, PA 16804-0862
MAY CROWNING All parishioners are invited to join our students on Monday, May 13, during the 9 a.m. School Mass for the May Crowning celebration.
MEMORIALS & DONATIONS
-The April school collection was $2,564.00.
-We have received the following additional donations in memory of Sam Berenty: Dennis and Ann Sager; St. Amant Family
-We have received the following additional donations in memory of Edward P. Rose: James and Nancy Swartzell; Harry and Mary Whitehill; Tom and Tere Young; Pleasant Gap Area Lions Club; Family of James P. Rose; Dennis and Ann Sager; Elizabeth Saussaman; St. Amant Family; Jayne Cawthern
KINDERGARTEN AND PRE-K REGISTRATION FOR 2019-2020 Please call Tina in the school office if you would like to register your child for our Kindergarten or Pre-K Program for next school year. Children must be five years old before September 1, 2019 to be eligible for Kindergarten. Children must be three or four years old before Septem-ber 1, 2019 to be eligible for the three-year-old and four-year-old Pre-K Program, respectively. Our three-year-old Pre-K class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. There are two options for our four-year-old class: 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Limited openings are still available. Registration forms can be found online at www.saintjohnsch.net. Please call Mrs. Wendt in the school office for more information or to schedule a tour.
DRAMA NIGHT St. John School has started a Drama Club, comprised of 4th and 5th grade students. All Parishioners are invited to attend their debut performance on Sunday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the school Auditorium. You won’t want to miss this performance!
DEDICATION On May 13th there will be a brief dedication of the picnic area in front of the school in memory of Marian Wayne. It will follow the May Crowning.
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