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Saint John Bosco Roman Catholic Church
Parish Center Office 215 E. County Line Road
Hatboro, PA 19040
Tel. (215) 672-7280 In emergency, call anytime 24/7.
Otherwise, please call during Office Hours.
Faith Formation Office (PREP) Tel. 267-803-0774. St. Vincent de Paul Society Tel. 215-882-2707.
Staff Rev. Gary J. Kramer, Pastor
Rev. Gerald C. Ronan, Parochial Vicar Rev. James E. McVeigh, Weekend Assistant
Deacon Daniel J. Rouse, Financial Administrator Mrs. Diane Falchetta, Secretary
Loretta Ceniviva, Secretary Mrs. Christine Flack, Faith Formation Coordinator
Mrs. Lisa Quaranto, Music Director & Youth Ministry Coordinator
Mrs. Janet Shepherd, Bulletin Editor
Office Hours
Mass Cards/Mail/Messages/Documents/Facility Keys are available only during open Office 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.
How to Contact Priest (Emergency)
Within Our Parish Call Parish Tel. (above). Parish priest is “on-call” (24 hrs./7 days wk.) for emergencies within our parish area incl. Majestic Oaks Nursing Home and Hospice Unit at Warminster Jefferson Health Center.
Outside Our Parish Other parishes, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabs, have their own priests “on-call. 24/7”. Patients or family at any time may ask facility staff to contact assigned
Catholic chaplain or local parish.
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.
Schedule of Religious Services
Sunday Sat. Eve. Vigil Masses: 4:00 pm (English); 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sun. Morning Masses: 7, 9, & 11 am No afternoon/evening Masses on Sundays. Mon. to Fri. Confession: 8:15-8:35 am. Holy Mass: 8:45 am. Saturday Confession: 8:30-8:50 am. Rosary: 8:30 am; Holy Mass: 9:00 am Novena: After Mass to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. Confession: 3-3:30 pm; 6-6:30 pm.
Parishioners unable to attend confessions at regularly scheduled times may request appt. with priest.
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 of 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 were previously married, a Declaration of Nullity (Annulment) of the prior marriage may be necessary. Please contact parish priest for detailed information.
Free Blood Pressure Screening at Saint John Bosco
2/18 and 2/19 before and after Mass in the Usher's Room. No appointment necessary!
Protect your life. Take charge of your health.
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Sunday, February 19, 2017 Most of our generation of 55+ were HOME SCHOOLED by our mothers and fathers.
1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE. “If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.” 2. My mother taught me RELIGION. “You better pray that will come out of the carpet.” 3. My father taught me about TIME TRAVEL. “If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!” 4. My father taught me LOGIC. “Because I said so, that’s why.” 5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC. “If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you’re not going to the store with me.” 6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT. “Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident.” 7. My father taught me IRONY. “Keep crying, and I’ll give you something to cry about.” 8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS. “Shut your mouth and eat your supper.” 9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM. “Just you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!” 10. My mother taught me about STAMINA. “You’ll sit there until all that spinach is gone.” 11. My mother taught me about WEATHER. “This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.” 12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY. “If I told you once, I’ve told you a million times, don’t exaggerate!” 13. My father taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE. “I brought you into this world, and I can take you out…” 14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. “Stop acting like your father!” 15. My mother taught me about ENVY. “There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don’t have wonderful parents like you do.” 16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION. “Just wait until we get home.” 17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING. “You are going to get it from your father when you get home!” 18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE. “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way.” 19. My mother taught me ESP. “Put your sweater on; don’t you think I know when you are cold?” 20. My father taught me HUMOR. “When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.” 21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT. “If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.” 22. My mother taught me GENETICS. “You’re just like your father.” 23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS. “Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?” 24. My mother taught me WISDOM. “When you get to be my age, you’ll understand. 25. My father taught me about JUSTICE. “One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!”
This should only be read by the over 50 crowd because the younger ones would not believe we truly were told these “EXACT” words by our parents.
Phil Adamo, Jr. Patricia Ambrose
Judy Baran Michael Beach
William J. Brady Joseph Campbell
Helen Cannon Brother Carmen Ciardullo
Linda Cunningham Louise D’Agostino
Ellen Dardis Lois Dudley
Valeria Fetzer Florence Flavell
Rita Garafolo William Gaida
Nancy Alexander Horner Tim Keebler
James Kirk Patrick Joseph Kraft Maris Kraft
Sean MacDonald Gail Maines
Lucas McCrea Florence McHugh Rick Obert-Thorn
Rolene Rose Catherine Sarsfield Maddie Swensen Kevin Teithman Esteban Vera, Sr.
Mary Vincelli Frank Waltrich
Maria Wingeron Jim Wyatt
How we list: We list sick persons for one month at their own or family member’s request. To place/extend a listing, please call Parish Center.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND INFIRM
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Please Pray for Our Faithful Departed Harold Leo Becker
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
Please submit items for Bulletin Sun. issue dates (left) by 12 noon on submission dates (right):
March 12…...………………………..Mon., Feb. 20
March 19...…………………………..Mon., Feb. 27
March 26…..………………………Mon., March 6
April 2………………………….Mon., March 13
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. Please do not come to chapel
after hours due to security concerns. Prayer Intention Candles (6) burn all week alongside Blessed Sacrament when Chapel is open. This week the candles represent these intentions: Gerald Farrell and John F. Salviola. 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.
Sunday Amount * Difference 2/5/17 $ 14,002.98 2/7/16 14,016.73 - 13.75
* Incl. E Giving
Fuel 2/5/17 $ 1,567.00 2/7/16 1,421.00 + 146.00
We welcome into the Church and our Parish:
Angel Scott DelPilar
Regina Naomi DelPilar
Coffee with Our Pastor! Fr. Kramer periodically hosts an informal coffee for SJB
Parishioners to know you better & for you to be able to get to know us on a deeper level. Come & enjoy a time of informal fellowship. We’ll meet Fri., March
10 right after morning Mass in the cafeteria! For planning, please let us know if you can come.
Email: [email protected].
Sun., Feb. 25, 2017, 12:15 pm, Parish Center, St. John Bosco Room. Feeling the loss of a loved one or friend? Bereavement Support Coffee is a safe
place to share feelings with others who have a loss. RSVP Bernice (215) 443-8439. Watch this space for times/dates of Spring Support Group starting April 23, 2017.
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
2/20 MON. 8:45 AM Frank J. Domeracki 2/21 TUES. 8:45 AM Ann & John Christof 2/22 WED. 8:45 AM Francesco Antonucci 2/23 THURS. 8:45 AM Joseph Maguire 2/24 FRI. 8:45 AM Harold J. Stinson
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2017 9:00 AM Carol Gallagher 4:00 PM Alexander Ricci 7:00 PM Pro Populo (For the People) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2017 7:00 AM James & Theresa Murt 9:00 AM Adam J. Bloom 11:00 AM Carmine Ciardullo Family
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St. VINCENT de PAUL SJB’s Conference Volunteers
help local persons and families with financial and food needs. Call Parish
SVdP Tel. 215-882-2707 to: Request assistance, Volunteer, or donate. Food Pantry at SJB regularly needs replenishment of these items: Coffee, spaghetti sauce, tea, peanut butter, jelly, macaroni and cheese, rice, spaghetti and other pasta, canned fruit, hot cereal packets, laundry detergent, liquid dish soap, shampoo, bath soap, toothpaste and toilet paper.
Join us as we travel to the National Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel on Sat., March 18. Bus leaves SJB at 9:15 AM; returns around 3:30 pm. Cost $ 35/person incl. bus, shrine offering, lunch. Limited seating on bus.
Please complete form below.
YES. I will attend the Pilgrimage on Sat., March 18.
Name(s): ______________________________________________
Contact Phone: _________________ Number Attending: ____ x Fee $ 35. ea. = $ _______Total Payable.
Please return this form in an envelope marked Pilgrimage together with your check payable to SJB.
Just drop envelope in any Collection basket or at Parish Center. Please make check payable to Saint John Bosco. Thank you.
St. Patrick’s Day Annual Party &
Night at the Races
Saturday, March 11 5:30 to 11:00 PM.
Ticket $ 25/person includes:
5:30 p.m DINNER catered by Lindinger.***
Menu: Ham and Cabbage, Hot Roast Beef, Bar BQ Pork, Stuffed Shells, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans Almandine, Home-made Desserts, Coffee and Tea.
Open bar with soda, beer and set-ups. (BYOB).
6:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT by Ambiance DJ well known from Parish functions.
Music and Dancing before and after each race.
7:00 to 10:30 PM HORSE RACES.
Horses may be purchased for $10 each.
Owner has a 1 in 10 chance of winning $ 50 in his/her horse’s race. Deadline to purchase horses is Sunday, March 5.
For tickets and questions please call any of the following: Joe Greco (215) 672-6422, Tony Simek (215) 674-5218, or Tony Scarcelli (215) 806-8899.
Stations of the Cross on Thurs., March 9 will be specifically directed to married couples.
In marriage, we are called to lay down our lives for one another. We are called to follow Jesus, uniting our sufferings with His. One way to do this is to see in our
lives shadows of the 14 steps (the stations) Jesus took when He laid
down His life for us. We especially invite married couples to
join us on 3/9 at 6:45 PM in Church.
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St. John Bosco Parish 2017 Lenten Bible Study Oremus – Let Us Pray
The Oremus program teaches the essentials of an effective, fruitful prayer life. Over a course of eight weeks you will discover how God speaks to you, even in the smallest encounters. Following Catholic Church Tradition and the saints’ wisdom, you will learn how to express yourself to God in prayer, and how to hear His voice. In
Oremus you will:
Become aware of God’s presence in your life
Discover the simple yet profound steps of Catholic prayer
Learn how to respond to God and express yourself in prayer
Discover how to hear God’s voice in Scripture, in your heart, and in ordinary moments.
Learn how to overcome frustrations, distractions, and dryness in prayer.
See that desolation and consolation are a normal part of everyone’s walk with God.
Yes. I am interested in learning how to have a more fruitful prayer life through the Oremus study. Please sign me up for the session days/times checked here:
Tuesday Evenings 6:30 to 8:00 PM from Feb. 21 to April 11, 2017. or
Wednesday Mornings 9:30 to11:00 AM from Feb. 22 to April 12, 2017.
Name:____________________ Email: ___________
Telephone ________________ Cost: $ 25.00 (Please enclose check payable to S.J.B.)
Please return coupon to Parish Center Office or in any Collection Basket marked Attn: PREP Office
Location Parish Center Library.
Choose evening or morning session.
Tues., 2/21 to 4/11/17, 6:30 to 8 pm. Wed., 2/22 to 4/12/17, 9:30 to 11 am.
Cost: $ 25 incl. materials.
Craft Like Crazy Info. 215-718-7841. Weekly gathering each Thursday, 9:30 to 11:30 AM in Parish Ctr. Craft, create, chat, teach’n learn, share’n be inspired.
All are invited to a
Lenten Prayer Service & Group Cook Fri., March 3 at 6: 45 PM
in Drexel Hall.
PLEASE BRING VEGETABLE, ENTRÉE OR BREAD.
Dinners will be put together for Aid for Friends.
What will be the results of your labor…your good works? There will be many happy, contented shut-ins who no longer suffer from malnutrition or go to bed
hungry…because you care!
Here's a Novel Idea: You are invited to join the Saint
John Bosco Book Club! If you like to read and are interested in a fun,
stimulating discussion group, please join us
Mon., Feb., 27 7:00 PM, Parish Center Library. Join our adventure through THE TURNER HOUSE by Angela Flournoy. This is a great way to meet friends of friends. At our February get together, we'd like to 'fix you up' with a blind date--with a book of course, after all we ARE a book club! We'll select a variety of books, wrap them all up in 'oh so secretive' brown paper and you won't know the 'identity' of your blind date till you get it home! It’s a fun creative way to try out a new book! Please bring your own beverage and a snack to share. Hope to see you there! Happy Reading!
Annual Poor Man’s Supper ~ Thursday March 16
6:30 PM Drexel Hall
The Poor Man’s Supper is a special Lenten reflection sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference at SJB. The fortunate among us are counting our blessings this year more than ever. Show solidarity for many families who struggle in difficult times. Join friends and parishioners in giving thanks for the richness of our lives with a simple meal: Homemade soups, rolls, dessert and conversation. Speaker: Robert McGann, Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission, which has been serving for 130 years. Free will offering requested. For info./to donate a pot of homemade soup, please call Mary Ann Bush at 215-882-2707. Snow date: March 30, 2017.
Pray the Rosary on Monday Nights during Lent. (3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27 & 4/3) ~ 6:45 pm in the Adoration
Chapel. We will meditate on the Sorrowful Myster-ies. "Where two or three are gathered together in My Name,
there am I in their midst."
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The 2017 Men’s Spirituality Conference
“MEN ON A MISSION”
Sat., March 4 St. Joseph's University, Hagan Arena 2450 N. 54th St., Phila., PA 19131
For info. or to register, www.manupphilly.com
Sign up to receive Father Kramer's monthly
newsletter. Stay informed about all of SJB’s great
activities. To join our mailing list, send your email address to [email protected]!
We look forward to sharing the Bosco news with you.
Join us as we travel to the National Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel on Sat., March 18. Bus leaves SJB at 9:15 AM; returns around 3:30 pm. Cost $ 35/person incl. bus, shrine offering, lunch. Limited seating on bus.
Please complete form below.
YES. I will attend the Pilgrimage on Sat., March 18.
Name(s): ______________________________________________
Contact Phone: _________________ Number Attending: ____ x Fee $ 35. ea. = $ _______Total Payable.
Please return this form in an envelope marked Pilgrimage together with your check payable to SJB.
Just drop envelope in any Collection basket or at Parish Center. Please make check payable to Saint John Bosco. Thank you.
Saint John Bosco is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima with
The 13th Day, Feature Event
~~~ MOVIE NIGHT
Fri., March 10 6:30 PM, Parish Center Library.
. Please bring your own snack and beverage.
MEMORIAL
A new statue of the Resurrected Christ (right) has been purchased and will be displayed during
Easter season.
The statue’s cost is $ 3,300.
Anyone who wishes to purchase the statue in
memory of a loved one, please contact Fr. Kramer
as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Capital Improvements Campaign
(Yellow Envelopes)
Beginning this year you might have noticed on your yellow envelopes “New Church Exterior Doors”.
Our monthly Capital Improvements Collection will go for our new church doors. The cost of the new doors is approximately $ 85,000.00 for twelve (12) of them. So far we have saved $ 25,000.00 for this project. This week the pastor is signing the contract for these doors in anticipation that the money will be raised. Again, THANK YOU for your generosity on this project.
Periodically we shall update you on the progress of reaching our goal of $ 85,000.00.
Vocations are alive in Philadelphia! Please like us (Philly Vocations) on
Facebook! Stay up to date with all the latest and greatest happenings at the
Vocation Office!