1 118 SJBosco ARRANGING BAPTISM Baptism First (Spanish) and Last (English) Sundays each month. Call Parish Center to arrange. Before date is confirmed, parents must have/obtain: Registration in SJB Parish: Family from another parish must obtain written permission from “home” parish for Baptism at SJB. Certificate of Eligibility to Serve as Sponsor: Each Catholic Sponsor (1 required; 2 preferred) must obtain Certificate of Eligibility from “home” parish. Parishes generally do not issue certificates to persons not already registered nor to persons who left the parish more than 6 months previously. Letter from Pastor for Christian Witness: One baptized non-Catholic may serve as a Christian Witness and must present Letter of Good Standing from current Christian pastor. A Catholic not eligible to Sponsor may not be Christian Witness. ARRANGING MARRIAGE Wedding Planning begins with engaged couple’s meeting a parish priest here at least six (6) months before desired wedding date. Please do not make financial commitments before confirming church date/time. If a member of the couple was previously married, a Declaration of Nullity (Annulment) of the prior marriage may be necessary. Please contact parish priest for detailed information. Marriage Convalidation Couples in a civil or non-Catholic religious union without our Church’s explicit permission are not in a valid Catholic marriage. They cannot receive other sacraments or serve as Catholic Sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation. This situation often is easily remedied by “convalidation”, a simple ceremony popularly called “getting a marriage blessed”. Call Parish Center to arrange. Saint John Bosco Roman Catholic Church Parish Center Office 215 E. County Line Road Hatboro, PA 19040 Tel. (215) 672-7280 Faith Formation Office (PREP) Tel. 267-803-0774. St. Vincent de Paul Society Tel. 215-882-2707. SJB TCTL Hotline Tel. 267-803-9930. Staff Rev. Gary J. Kramer, Pastor Rev. Mark J. Hunt, Resident/ Holy Family University Deacon Daniel J. Rouse, Financial Administrator Mrs. Diane Falchetta, Secretary Loretta Ceniviva, Secretary Mrs. Christine Flack, Faith Formation Coordinator Mrs. Lisa Quaranto, Music Director Mrs. Janet Shepherd, Bulletin Editor Office Hours Mass Cards/Mail/Messages/Documents/ Facility Keys are available only during open Of- fice Hours: Mon. to Thurs.: 9 am to 12 noon; 1 to 4:30 pm; Eve. 6:30 to 8:00 pm by appt. Fri.: 9 am to 12 noon; 1 to 4 pm. Eve. closed. Sat./Sun.: Closed. NEW SCHEDULE Schedule of Religious Services Sunday Sat. Eve. Vigil Masses: 4:00 pm (English); 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sun. Morning Masses: 8 am & 11 am Monday Rosary before morning Mass Holy Mass: 8:45 am. Miraculous Medal Novena after morning Mass Tues. to Fri. Holy Mass: 8:45 am. Saturday Confession: 3-3:30 pm We want to keep everyone in the loop! We periodically send out email messages with information about what’s happening at Saint John Bosco! To stay connected with us, subscribe to receive email updates from SJB. Send your contact information to [email protected]. We have a lot to look forward to at SJB in the coming year. You don’t want to miss any of the exciting news. Stay up to date with everything that is happening at SJB by liking us on Facebook!
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ARRANGING BAPTISM Baptism First (Spanish) and Last (English) Sundays each month. Call Parish Center to arrange. Before date is confirmed, parents must have/obtain:
Registration in SJB Parish: Family from another parish must obtain written permission from “home” parish for Baptism at SJB. Certificate of Eligibility to Serve as Sponsor: Each Catholic Sponsor (1 required; 2 preferred) must obtain Certificate of Eligibility from “home” parish. Parishes generally do not issue certificates to persons not already registered nor to persons who left the parish more than 6 months previously.
Letter from Pastor for Christian Witness: One baptized non-Catholic may serve as a Christian Witness and must present Letter of Good Standing from current Christian pastor. A Catholic not eligible to Sponsor may not be Christian Witness.
ARRANGING MARRIAGE
Wedding Planning begins with engaged couple’s meeting a parish priest here at least six (6) months before desired wedding date. Please do not make financial commitments before confirming church date/time.
If a member of the couple was previously married, a Declaration of Nullity (Annulment) of the prior marriage may be necessary. Please contact parish priest for detailed information.
Marriage Convalidation Couples in a civil or non-Catholic religious union without our Church’s explicit permission are not in a valid Catholic marriage. They cannot receive other sacraments or serve as Catholic Sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation. This situation often is easily remedied by “convalidation”, a simple ceremony popularly called “getting a marriage blessed”. Call Parish Center to arrange.
Saint John Bosco Roman Catholic Church
Parish Center Office 215 E. County Line Road
Hatboro, PA 19040
Tel. (215) 672-7280
Faith Formation Office (PREP) Tel. 267-803-0774. St. Vincent de Paul Society Tel. 215-882-2707.
SJB TCTL Hotline Tel. 267-803-9930.
Staff
Rev. Gary J. Kramer, Pastor Rev. Mark J. Hunt, Resident/
Holy Family University Deacon Daniel J. Rouse, Financial Administrator
Mrs. Christine Flack, Faith Formation Coordinator Mrs. Lisa Quaranto, Music Director Mrs. Janet Shepherd, Bulletin Editor
Office Hours Mass Cards/Mail/Messages/Documents/Facility Keys are available only during open Of-fice Hours:
Mon. to Thurs.: 9 am to 12 noon; 1 to 4:30 pm; Eve. 6:30 to 8:00 pm by appt. Fri.: 9 am to 12 noon; 1 to 4 pm. Eve. closed. Sat./Sun.: Closed.
NEW SCHEDULE
Schedule of Religious Services
Sunday Sat. Eve. Vigil Masses: 4:00 pm (English); 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sun. Morning Masses: 8 am & 11 am Monday Rosary before morning Mass Holy Mass: 8:45 am. Miraculous Medal Novena after morning Mass Tues. to Fri. Holy Mass: 8:45 am. Saturday Confession: 3-3:30 pm
We want to keep everyone in the loop! We periodically send out email messages with information about what’s happening at Saint John Bosco! To stay connected with
us, subscribe to receive email updates from SJB. Send your contact information to
[email protected]. We have a lot to look forward to at SJB in the coming year. You don’t want to miss any of the exciting news.
Stay up to date with everything that is happening at SJB by liking us on Facebook!
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Sunday, October 8, 2017
HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY?
These kids know how to answer this question. Some are really funny and were written and answered by kids. How do you decide whom to marry? "You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming." Alan, age 10 "No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with." Kirsten, age 10 What is the right age to get married? "Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then." Camille, age 10 How can a stranger tell if two people are married? "You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids." Derrick, age 8 What do you think your mom and dad have in common? "Both don't want any more kids." Lori, age 8 What do most people do on a date? "Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough." Lynnette, age 8 "On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date." Martin, age 10 When is it okay to kiss someone? "When they're rich." Pam, age 7 "The law says you have to be 18, so I wouldn't want to mess with that." Curt, age 7 "The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do." Howard, age 8 Is it better to be single or married? "It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them." Anita, 9 How would the world be different if people didn't get married? "There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?" Kevin, age 8 How would you make a marriage work? "Tell your wife that she looks pretty even if she looks like she has been hit by a dump truck." Ricky, age 10
Phil Adamo, Jr. Patricia Ambrose
Rosemary Anthony Judy Baran
William J. Brady Joseph Campbell
Marianne Costello Irene Cunningham Linda Cunningham Louise D’Agostino
Ellen Dardis Lois Dudley
Florence Flavell Leslie Fox
Charlie Gaffney Rita Garafolo William Gaida Maria Greco
Lilly Ibbotson Bryce Ingraham Jayden Ingraham
Barbara Istvan Matthew Istvan
Kevin Judge Tim Keebler
James Kirkpatrick Joseph Kraft Maris Kraft Gail Maines
Lucas McCrea Joan Moore
Dennis Morris Edna Moy
Richard Piracci Michael Rizzo
Floyd Robertson Fr. Gerald Ronan
Rolene Rose Fred Salfi
Catherine Sarsfield Nancy Schmidt
Gail Schultz Dee Seiberlich
Sun Soon Felicia Soto
Colleen Tertelis Catherine Toland Esteban Vera, Sr. Frank Waltrich
Jim Wyatt
How we list:
We list sick persons for one month at their own or family member’s request. Please call Parish Center.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND INFIRM
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Please Pray for Our Faithful Departed
Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the Faithful Departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
Please submit items for Bulletin Sun. issue dates (left)
by 12 noon on submission dates (right): Oct. 29…………………………….Mon., Oct. 9
Nov. 5…………………………….Mon., Oct. 16
Nov. 12……………………………..Mon., Oct. 23
Please send info./questions to Bulletin Editor at Parish Ctr. Email [email protected].
Adoration Chapel Mon.: after 8:45 am Mass to 7 pm.
Tues. to Fri.: 8 am to 7 pm.
Sat. & Sun. Closed. The chapel is closed on weekends for security reasons. Please do not try to
enter the Church outside of these hours. Prayer Intention Candles (6) burn all week alongside Blessed Sacrament when Chapel is open. This week the candles represent these intentions: How We List: Just send your name with intention & offering to ADORATION CANDLE c/o Parish Center. Please name one Person, Couple (engaged or married), Family, Group per request. Candles are available for living or dec’d. Offering: $ 15.
Allison Thomas who were married on September 22, 2017.
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
10/9 MON. 8:45 AM James Blase, Sr. 10/10 TUES. 8:45 AM Philomena Patrick 10/11 WED. 8:45 AM John R. Wullert 10/12 THURS. 8:45 AM Philip Holmstock 10/13 FRI. 8:45 AM Joseph F. Martino, Sr.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2017 4:00 PM Paul Petrun, Sr. 7:00 PM Pro Populo (For the People) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 8:00 AM William Bergan 11:00 AM Isabelle McPeake
World Mission Sunday will be held in our Parish on the weekend of Sat./Sun., October 21/22. Reverend
Philip Agber will be the Mission Speaker. Please give generously.
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SJB Choir ~ Do you like to sing???? Why not consider joining our choir. We practice
on Thursday evenings in the church. If you have any questions please contact
Here's a Novel Idea: You are invited to join the SJB Book
Club! If you like to read & are interested in a fun, stimulating discussion group, please join us
on Mon., Oct. 16 at 7:15PM in the Parish Center Library.
Join us on an adventure through the pages of LILY AND THE OCTOPUS by Steven Rowley.
This is a great way to meet friends of friends. Before the discussion starts, we have an interesting challenge
for you! All you need to do is try to guess which character said the quote! So what do you say, are you ready to play WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY, where
everything is quoted and the points don't matter? Please bring your own beverage and a snack to share. Hope to see you at our October Gathering!
Happy Reading!
We ask everyone to answer Our Lady's appeal to
PRAY THE ROSARY FOR PEACE IN THE WORLD.
We will gather on Monday nights in October
(10/9, 10/16 and 10/23) the month of the Holy Rosary in the Adoration Chapel at 6:45 PM to pray the Rosary. We will meditate on
the Joyful Mysteries. The month of October is a special time for us Catholics to pay homage to our Blessed Mother Mary by praying the Holy Rosary, a very powerful prayer.
Please join us in prayer.
The Church has changed and you may not know it. Has it
been awhile since you’ve been to Church? Are you mad at the Church or God? Please
give us – and yourself – another chance.
Join us for informal sessions for non-
practicing Catholics. We would like to know your feelings and try to address your questions.
The sessions will be held at 7PM in the Parish Center on 4 consecutive Monday evenings
beginning 4/9/18. Please consider dropping by to see what it is all about. Registration is
recommended. If you have any questions, in the meantime, please contact 215-672-7280 or
Attention: All Church Leaders and Volunteers Fuel the Flame
Mon., Oct. 30 at 7:00 PM St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Vianney Auditorium Impact the future of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by attending this engaging, informative, and vibrant evening! Mike Patin, national speaker, will present practical strategies for promoting vocations and helping to create a culture of vocations in our
parishes, schools and communities. This event is free, but all are asked to register at
http://heedthecall.org/event/fueltheflame.
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Consecration of the Archdiocese of Phila. to Our Lady of Fatima.
In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady in Fatima, Portugal,
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap will consecrate the Archdiocese of Phila. to Our Lady of Fatima on Sun., Oct. 15 at the 11:00am Mass at the
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. To learn more and find resources to spirit-
ually prepare, visit: archphila.org/fatima.
Join us in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, Fri., Oct. 13
On this very special day we will have a 6:30 PM Mass followed by prayers and
a pot luck dinner. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us.
For planning purposes, please let us know if you can attend the Pot Luck
Dinner in the Cafeteria by 10/10/17. Confessions will be available before Mass from
5– 6 PM. Then join us at 6:30 PM in Church/Cafeteria for Mass, required prayers, followed by a
Potluck Dinner. Yes, we can attend the Pot Luck dinner on 10/13 Family Name: ______________________
# of guests ______________
I will bring an Entrée __________ Salad __________ Dessert ______
Senior Club meeting Wed., oct. 11 at Noon in the cafeteria.
Refreshments will be served!
Craft Like Crazy is a group that gets together on Thursday mornings to craft, create, chat,
teach and learn, share and get inspired. All are invited to join us from 9:30-11:30 AM
in the Parish Center. No experience necessary.
There is something about crafting with your friends that is not only fun, but very fulfilling.
Saint John Bosco presents a family movie event. EWTN Classic Documentary Fatima
will be shown at SJB on Thurs., Oct. 12 at 7PM in the Parish
Center Library.
The documentary is narrated by Ricardo Montalban. He gives true global perspective to our
Blessed Mother’s dramatic appearance 100 years ago to three Portuguese children.
This is a free event. Please bring your own beverage and snack.
Attention! Saint John Bosco
Senior Club Membership is now open
to new members for our 2017-2018 Year. Any adults over the age of 50 years are
welcome to join.
We offer fun, social activity, refreshments and free bingo on the second Wednesday of each
month with a few exceptions. Refreshments are offered each meeting
at a nominal price. Bus Trips in past years took our members and their
friends to enjoy many luncheons and shows in Lancaster, PA and Hunterdon Hills , NJ.
Currently, we are planning a Christmas Luncheon at Spring Mill Country Club on Jacksonville Road,
Ivyland, PA. Members and friends are invited to join us on December 13.
Annual Dues of $10. Meetings are held in the school cafeteria at 12 Noon.
If you have any questions, feel free to call Bob Conrad, 215-672-4954.
We know you will enjoy our friendship.
FALL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP SAINT JOHN BOSCO ROOM
Sundays 12:15 – 1:30 PM (back entrance of Parish Center)
October 15 (2) Strategies to help with Stress and Loneliness
October 29 (3) Our Feelings of Denial, Bargaining, and Guilt
November 12 (4) Coping with Anger & Depression Helping Children through Grief
November 26 (5) Spiritual Elements of Grief & Healing Preparing for the holidays
To Register: Call Bernice (215) 443-8439
FOOTBALL MANIA WEEK #3 #1032 $25.00
Lance Simon Congratulations!
Come and join us as we bring to you our first annual Halloween Bake Sale on 10/28 & 10/29
after all the Masses. Right in front of Church, under the tent, bringing you Cramer’s Pound Cakes and
the best desserts baked with love by some awesome bakers. From pound cakes, to cookies to cupcakes.
Don’t miss out. Happy Haunting.
“The music tells the story – the story changes lives!”
THE CROSS AND THE LIGHT is coming to St. John Bosco. Thurs., 3/8:10 AM and 7PM, Fri., 3/9:10 AM & 7 PM, and Sat., 3/10: 1 PM and 7PM! It’s not just a show; it is an intentional encounter event.
Religious inspiration comes in many forms. Kelly Garver Nieto’s hit her like a ton of Babylon bricks while she was
attending her first-ever Good Friday service in 2000. It was while praying the Stations of the Cross, which uses 14 sequential images to depict the crucifixion of Jesus,
that the former nonbeliever experienced what she calls a “life-changing vision.” “I looked at the altar and saw all
the details of this grand theatrical production,” the entertainer and former Miss Michigan remembers. “And I heard God say, ‘This is why you are here.’ I knew in
my soul that this would become my life’s mission.”
Please like The Cross and the Light on Facebook! For more information check out their website
www.crossandlight.com
Cast Member…. NANCY INGLES: WOMAN 1 – THE BLESSED MOTHER. Born and raised in Michigan, Nancy moved to NYC where
she started her professional theatre career. She began as the lead singer for Holland
America cruise lines, later joined the national tours of “Jesus Christ Superstar”
and “Shout! The Mod Musical,” and finally was crowned Miss USO in 2008 where she toured nationally
performing for our troops and veterans. She recently moved back to the state she never stopped calling home where she has since joined several local theaters playing Amalia in “She Loves Me,” Emma in “Jekyll and Hyde,”
and Cosette in “Les Miserables.” She is thrilled to join the cast of “The Cross and the Light” where her faith will
be the inspiration behind the music.
For information, please contact the SJB TCTL Hotline 267-803-9930 or go to
The Cross and the Light is a rock-your-faith musical and surround video experience of the greatest story of all
time. It’s a story about common men and women just like us, called on an incredible journey from Christ’s
joyous entry in Jerusalem, through his horrible murder, and to the surprising events that occur
after his death that rock the world and ultimately transform their lives!
This Broadway-Caliber Production of Christ’s Passion, Death, Resurrection and Pentecost will open at Saint
John Bosco in just 151 days!
Tickets are on sale now!
ANOINTING Any of our parishioners who will be know-ingly going into the hospital for a procedure and would like to get anointed please see Fr.
Kramer after a Sunday Mass.
Come and pray with us on Sun., Nov. 5 at the 11 am Mass at our annual
Mass of Remembrance. We will pray for all who have died and particularly those who have been buried from our Parish in
this past year. We will remember by name all those Parishioners who have passed away this year. You are welcome to invite families and friends of the deceased
to this Liturgy. This is a special time to remember all of our loved ones that have gone back to God.
General $25.00, Premium $40.00 VIP $100.00 (evening performance only)
includes wine & cheese with the cast and crew
Free Blood Pressure Screening at Saint John Bosco 10/21 and 10/22 before and after
Mass in the Usher's Room. No appointment necessary! Keep the Beat. Protect your life. Take charge of your
health & have your blood pressure taken!
Saint John Bosco Parish is starting a new parish organization called H.O.P.E.
H.O.P.E. means helping other people every day for the greater glory of God; we joyfully share our time, talent, and resources in works of mercy and justice. We are looking for volunteers to: *Share time and visit with shut ins *Driving people to Mass on the weekend *Prepare meals on an emergency basis *Make phone calls to shut-ins *And to expand to other needs and services...
Would you like to volunteer for H.O.P.E.? Name: ________________ Phone: ______________ Please place in collection basket. Do you know someone who needs H.O.P.E? Name: _____________________________ Phone: ________________ Address: ___________________________ Services needed: _________________________________
