Parish Clergy Reverend William J. Monahan, Pastor [email protected]Reverend Patrick Brady, Weekend Assistance Deacon James E. Hartmann Deacon Thomas Cusick Deacon Jonathan Hess Deacon Robert P. Gellentien (Retired) Parish Staff Cathleen M. Lynskey Office Manager [email protected]ext. 116 Matthew Smith Business Manager [email protected]ext. 102 Barbara Ann Nuzzolo, Director, Parish Religious Education Program [email protected]Maureen Traynor, Parish Office Support [email protected], ext. 111 Sonya Novak, Parish Music Ministry [email protected]Meghan Horn Youth Ministry Coordinator, [email protected], ext. 118 Walter Burek, Parish Communications and Social Media [email protected]“What we have seen and heard we proclaim to you, so that you may share life with us.” 1 John 1:3 December 15, 2019 Third Sunday of Advent On the web at www.stjohnpa.org ST• JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH OUR PASTORAL LIFE CENTER 752 Big Oak Road Morrisville, PA 19067 215.295.4102 Fax 215.295.3128 sjeoffi[email protected]OUR OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday 9 AM - 5 PM No office hours on Saturday or Sunday, except by appointment OUR P.R.E.P. OFFICE 728 Big Oak Road 215.295.9239 prepoffi[email protected]THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Preparations for Baptism should begin before your child is born. All expectant parents or parents of newborn children are asked to enroll themselves in our Parish Baptism Preparation class. Information will be shared when parents call to register for Baptism. Our small classes are held in our Pastoral Life Center. Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month. . RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS The RCIA is a process of welcoming new members into our Catholic faith. It also welcomes baptized Catholics who have not yet received the Sacraments of Con- fession, First Communion or Confirma- tion. Please contact Deacon Jonathan Hess at 215-295-4102 for more informa- tion or email him at [email protected]. OUR MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Vigil Mass: Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 AM Weekdays Monday - Saturday 8:00 AM THE SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION Saturdays: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Tuesdays: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Other times by appointment THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Arrangements should be made with the priest at least 6 months before the wedding. Attendance at Pre-Marital Classes required. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Tuesdays: after 8:00 AM Mass until 6:50 PM LECTIO DIVINA Wednesdays, following 8:00 AM Mass BLUE ARMY DEVOTION Tuesdays: 7:00 PM in the Chapel
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMPreparations for Baptism should begin beforeyour child is born. All expectant parents or parents of newborn children are asked to enroll themselves in our Parish Baptism Preparation class. Information will be shared when parents call to register for Baptism. Our small classes are held in our Pastoral Life Center. Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month..
RITE OF CHRISTIANINITIATION OF ADULTSThe RCIA is a process of welcoming newmembers into our Catholic faith. It also welcomes baptized Catholics who have not yet received the Sacraments of Con-fession, First Communion or Confirma-tion. Please contact Deacon Jonathan Hess at 215-295-4102 for more informa-tion or email him at [email protected].
OUR MASS SCHEDULESunday Vigil Mass: Saturday 4:00 PMSunday: 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 AMWeekdays Monday - Saturday 8:00 AM
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFESSIONSaturdays: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PMTuesdays: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AMOther times by appointment
THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONYArrangements should be made with the priestat least 6 months before the wedding.Attendance at Pre-Marital Classes required.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSEDSACRAMENTTuesdays: after 8:00 AM Mass until 6:50 PM
LECTIO DIVINAWednesdays, following 8:00 AM Mass
BLUE ARMY DEVOTIONTuesdays: 7:00 PM in the Chapel
Sunday, December 15Third Sunday of Advent
7:30 AM James Cintani, requested by Rebecca Crawford9:30 AM Teresa Meyrick, requested by the Meyrick Family11:30 AM All the Members of our Parish
Monday, December 16: Monday in Advent8:00 AM M/M A. J. Kierans, requested by the Vassallo Family Tuesday, December 17: Tuesday in Advent8:00 AM Most Rev. Joseph Galante, requested by the Vassallo Family Wednesday, December 18: Wednesday in Advent8:00 AM Patrick F. Linehan, II, requested by Laura and Samuel Linehan
Thursday, December 19: Thursday in Advent8:00 AM Albert DiGregorio, Sr., requested by Albert and Andrea DiGregorio
Friday, December 20: Friday in Advent8:00 AM James McCarthy, requested by Jane and Dale Meier
Saturday, December 21: Saint Peter Canisius8:00 AM Tom Stanley, requested by Dale and Rosemary Goode4:00 PM All the Members of our Parish
Sunday, December 22Fourth Sunday of Advent
7:30 AM Thomas Colajezzi, requested by Gavin Haney9:30 AM James McCarthy, requested by the McCarthy Family11:30 AM Bill Casey, requested by Dale and Rosemary Goode
Adoration Society: Maria DiDonato, Cynthia Mariotti Adult Faith Formation: Deacon Jonathan Hess, 215.295.4102Aid for Friends: Mary Africa, 215.428.9581Altar Servers: Fr. William Monahan and Parish Deacons, 215.295.4102Community Food Dr.: Cathy & Joe McLean, 267.833.3177Blessed Counters: Fr. William Monahan, 215.295.4102CYO Athletic Directors: Mike & Mary McGill, 215.337.8282Disability Advocate: Kathy Ross, 215.736.8017Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Cathleen Lynskey, 215.295.4102Funeral Liturgy Assistance: Rosemary Goode, 215.493.7424Hospitality/Bakery Basket: Ann Damron, 215.736.3527Knights of Columbus #7515: Grand Knight, John Perdoch, 215.510.6714 Lectors: Cathleen Lynskey, 215.295.4102Men’s Faith Share: Vince Bodnar, 215.321.5155Music Ministry: Sonya Novak, 215-295-4102Prayer Network: Lisa Petrino, 267.994.4513Seton Society: Tom Brunner, 215.734.3031Social Concerns Committee: Diane Coyle, 215.493.8472Sunday Mass Greeters: Dennis Michaels, 215.869.1982Ushers: Richard Ogitis 215.295.7278Women of the Word Prayer Group: Connie Drummond, 215.493.5857
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Forty-Seventh Sunday in 2019Regular Sunday Collection $ 11,595 $ 1,485 Total $ 13,080 Forty-Seventh Sunday in 2018Regular Sunday Collection $ 13,864YTD Sunday Collection (July 1, 2019 – November 24, 2019) $ 258,820
Thank you for your continued generosity!
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ADVENT CONFESSIONSMonday, December 16, 2019St. John the Evangelist - 7:00 PM
(Confession is also available on Sat., Dec. 21st from 2:45 to 3:45 PM - There will be no Confessions on Tuesday, Dec. 24th)
Tuesday, December 17, 2019St. Ignatius of Antioch - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2019Our Lady of Grace - 7:00 PM
Little “Blue” Books for Advent are available in the Vestibule of
Church!
Christmas Eve Vigil MassesTuesday, December 24, 2019
4:00 PM and 8:00 PMChristmas Day Masses
Wednesday, December 25, 20197:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM
A will can be a final expression of one’s love and concern for family, friends and the Parish community. Please remember Saint John the Evangelist in your estate.
If a family member is sick, in the hospital, at home or in a Nursing Home, and they would like a short visit by a member of our pastoral staff, please call the Parish Office at 215-295-4102.
ST• JOHN THE EVANGELISTROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH
THIS WEEK ATSunday, December 15 PREP, 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM Feed My Flock, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Monday, December 16 PREP, 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM Scripture Study, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Advent Penance Service at St. John’s, 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 17 Confessions, immediately following 8:00 AM Mass to 9:00 AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 8:30 AM to 6:50 PM Little Flowers Girls Club Meeting, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Benediction, 6:50 PM to 7:00 PM Blue Army Holy Hour, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Adult Faith Formation - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM HS Youth Group, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, December 18 Lectio Divina, immediately following 8:00 AM Mass Rosary at Manor Care, 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM Thursday, December 19 Adult Faith Formation -1:00 to 3:00 PM Adult Faith Formation - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Choir Practice - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Friday, December 20 Rosary, 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 21 Miraculous Medal Novena, immediately following 8:00 AM Mass Confessions, 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
Helen and Karl Bahmiller (mother and father of Lynn Alexander), Nancy Baradziej, Michael Barkovich
(requested by Diana Barkovich), Michael Barkovich, Jr. (son of Diana and Michael Barkovich), Charlotte Camerlengo, Monsignor Ciereszko (requested by Elizabeth and Richard Pias-cik), Vicky Cohen (requested by Frances Morecz), Raul Costas, (husband of Elisa Costas), Claudia DiBraccio (6 yr. old grand-daughter of Karen and William DiBraccio), Christopher Dixon (grandson of Kevin and Mary McCormick), Dennis Flynn (Chris and Diane Ledes’ daughter-in-law’s father) The Hess Family (re-quested by Jean Boyle), Robert Lawton (requested by Richard and Elizabeth Piascik), Tara Lessard, Vincent Mastria (requested by Carole Meyer), Jack and Helene McCullough (requested by Judith Hadalski), Cassidy McVan (8 yrs. old - daughter of Tim
and Jennilyn McVan), Jim Musumeci (requested by Carole Meyer), Nancy Pittner (requested by Frances Morecz), Angela Planche (requested by Raul and Elisa Costas), Thomas Rossi (fa-ther of Carole Meyer), Paul Schnepp, II (brother of Judith Ha-dalski), Christina Smith (friend of John and Mary Jo Crea), Patti Stracci (friend of Rosemary and Kevin Hayes), Kelly Taylor (requested by Marie Schwartz), Lee Thomas (requested by the Marquis Family), Mary Ann Tigar, Amelia Villareal (requested
by Diane Ledes), Marta Warren, and all residents of Manor Care and Arden Court.
JOIN US ONSUNDAY,
DEC. 22 AT1:00 PM TO
DECORATE OUR CHURCH FOR
THE CHRISTMAS
SEASON!
Please consider helping, thank you!
We would like to welcome the following new Pa-rishioners who joined the faith community of Saint John the Evangelist Church during the month of November 2019:
Greg BaradziejChristopher and Laurie Bucksar and Family
Kathleen Harrisonand
Mark and Denise Van Wert and Family
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Saint John’s Parish is looking for children between Grades 4 and 12 to become Altar Servers. Please contact the office at [email protected] or fill out the form below and return to the Parish Office or PREP Office to the attention of Fr. Will Monahan.
HOSTS FOR CELIAC DISEASEWe have special hosts available to anyone who suffers from Celiac disease. Only those who suffer from Celiac disease may use these hosts. Please see our priest in the Sacristy before Mass.
We believe that everyone who walks into Saint John the Evan-gelist Church deserves to be greeted and welcomed, so we are looking for volunteers at each of our weekend Masses to help us! It does not take a lot of time, but makes such an impact on our Parishioners and guests.
Please consider being a part of this important ministry. Contact Dennis Michaels at 215-869-1982
CHURCH GREETERS NEEDED!
Join us this week as we continue on our 24 week voyage to Christ our King!
Jesus Revealed; Session 2: Lion of the Tribe of JudahTuesday, December 17 - 7:00 PM
and again onThursday, December 19 - 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM
We will meet in the Monsignor Paul Parish Center. If you are unable to attend all of the meetings - NO WORRIES - attend as often as you can!
St. John the Evangelist Parish
Next Sunday’s Readings – December 22, 2019 Prepare for Sunday Mass by reading, reflecting and praying
Please keep in your thoughts and prayers all service men and women, along with their family members, when so many are far from home throughout the world. We are forever grateful for all the sacrifices that they and their families have made.
Major Joseph Alexander(nephew of Dave and Lynn Alexander)
First Lt. Daniel P. Cummings, USA(son of John and Christina Cummings)
Majors David and Ann Driscoll(grandchildren of Joseph and Mary Loncosky)
Sgt. John A. Kozlowski, II(grandson of Joseph and Mary Loncosky)
Lt. JG Stephanie G. Radzinski, USN(daughter of Rick and Maria Radzinski)
Provides parishioners an easy, secure way to make contributions on-line even when you are not able to be present.• Convenient and easy• Choice of credit card or bank transfer• Ability to choose date and frequency of contribution• Ability to make one-time donations/paymentsPlease visit our website, stjohnpa.org and click on the link for more information and to sign up.
PRAYER NETWORKBecome a part of Saint John’s Prayer Network!
Prayer Petitions are emailed to you each week and you can pray them on your own time. No meetings to attend.“Brethren, pray for us.” 1 Thessalonians 5:25Contact: Lisa Petrino 267-994-4513; [email protected]
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PREP HAPPENINGSBarbara Ann Nuzzolo, Director of Religious Education
SEE MORE ABOUT PREP ON THE WEBSITE: http://www.stjohnpa.org/PREP or call 215-295-9239
Help Your Church! Non-Cash Fundraiser
Please continue to save your McCaffrey’s grocery receipts and deposit them in our marked box located in the vestibule of the Church. For all receipts collected,
Saint John’s will receive 1% back from McCaffrey’s.
Thank you!
Stay in the Loop!Follow us on Facebook @ facebook.com/StJohnTheEvangelist-Church/ and facebook.com/StJohnTheEvangelistYouthMinistry/.
Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/st_johnpa
Mrs. Jennifer Mayle brings to our program the understanding and gen-tleness needed to witness the faith to the little ones. Mrs. Jennifer Mayle’s first graders, attend Monday evenings from 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm. She is the lead teacher who has been with the program for eleven years. She is married to Steve and .had two grown children, Megan and Jaco and one daughter, Kay who is in college. The 6 stu-dents in the room are challenged to memorize the Hail Mary, the Our Father and the Glory Be. This is no small task for these little ones and to make the class fun, Mrs. Mayle infuses her lessons with a variety of projects. The concentration for Grade 1 is Baptism. The children get the information about their own baptisms through interviews with their par-ents and relatives. They share this with their classmates. They are asked to be able to tell where they were baptized and who their sponsors were. This is something they love to do.
And in the end of the second semester, these little ones will also be able to name the Seven Sacraments and tell, in their own words, the defini-tions and the reasons these sacraments are administered. Pretty impres-sive for these little ones!! During the Advent season, the students create a hand printed Advent wreath and the little ones take on the role of the people who were present at the first Christmas. The Advent wreaths are sent home for the entire Advent Season.
The curriculum also encompasses the students understanding that they are special in the eyes of their Creator and that He loved them so much that He died and rose to new life so that they may be new again. The goal is each child understanding that he or she is a real member of the parish community. Another goal is to remind the children that they can pray anytime and anyplace just like they would do when speaking to a friend. “We learn to treat everyone with respect even if they are different than you” is a goal that is also stressed with the first graders.
And I end with something I mention each year because I know the sig-nificance of being a peer with your former student. This brings me such joy and gratitude to be able to witness a student giving back to her Par-ish in such a loving and dedicated manner. I am proud and honored to work alongside Jennifer who was a tiny fifth grader in my class here at St. John the Evangelist School!! How many people over the course of their lives can share a ministry with their student and be able to enjoy and learn from them. Thanks, Jennifer for all you do.
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CANDLES FROM THE REMEMBRANCE MASSThe candles that were burning in our Church for the month of November to remember the deceased of our Parish are available to be picked up by their families in the Parish Office during our normal business hours.
Youth Minister: Meghan Horn http://www.stjohpa.org/youth-ministry or 215-295-4102
Youth Group:High School Youth group will meet on Tuesdays from 7-9pm in the St. John Bosco Youth Room.
Jr. CYO Youth Group:All those in 6th, 7th and 8th grade are invited to attend youth group every Friday from 6-7:30 PM in the St. John Bosco Youth Room.
Poinsettia Sale Thank you!Thank you to all who purchased poinsettias at our Christmas Bazaar/Lunch with Santa event and after all Masses last week-end. We appreciate your support.
Lunch with SantaOur Lunch with Santa was a huge success. 150 children at-tended and enjoyed their time with Santa. Thank you to all who participated! (See picture on last page of this bulletin.)
SAINT JOHN’S ADORATION SOCIETYNEEDS YOU!
Our Saint John the Evangelist Adoration Soci-ety is looking for parishioners who can devote an hour or a half hour to sitting with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesdays between the hours of 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM. Sign-up sheets are in the vestibule of Church. Any questions, contact Deacon Jim at 215-321-3014. Thank you!
Feed My Flock - December 15, 2019, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM (Pastoral Life Center)Shared Meal - December 27, 2019, 6:00 PM
DONATIONS: (Please leave in the St. Gianna room)• Trenton Soup Kitchen - reading glasses• IFA Backpack Center - sugar/flour; cleaning products; diapers
in large sizes• Homeless/Those in Need - personal care products (shampoo,
soaps, shaving cream, razors, deodarant, etc.)• Soldiers’Ministry - used cell phones or chargers• St. John’s Loving Hands - New skeins of Caron Soft Yarn to
make hats for cancer patients.• Thanks to everyone who participated in the Christmas Bazaar. It was a huge success and fun was had by all! In addition, many in need will be helped with the profits. Social Concerns appreci-ates your support and wishes you a Very Merry Christmas!“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:16
PASTORAL CARE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Catholic Social Services, Bucks County is appealing for your help in providing assistance to those in need at Christmas time and throughout the year. We invite you to participate in our Community Christmas Program.
Perhaps your family or team at work can come togeth-er and help make the season a little brighter for a local Bucks County family! Please call 215-945-2550 and ask for the Community Christmas/Adopt a Family Pro-gram.
You can also help by making a cash or gift card dona-tion. These donations can be sent to 100 Levittown Parkway, Levittown, PA 19054. Gift cards from lo-cal grocery stores like Giant, Shoprite, Wal-Mart, Target and Toys R Us allow us to assist families at Christmas and throughout the year. For those who prefer to shop, items such as diapers, wipes, infant blankets and cloth-ing and baby toileties are always in need.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity as we work together to help our neighbors in need!
FUTURE EVENTS: All events will be held in the Religious Education Center unless otherwise noted.
Please find the listed resources and tools for anyone caring for a loved one: BenefitsCheckUpBenefitsCheckUp is a free service of the National Council on Ag-ing (NCOA), a nonprofit service and advocacy organization in Wash-ington, DC. Many adults over 55 need help paying for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other basic needs. There are over 2000 federal, state and private benefits programs available to help, but many people don’t know these programs exist or how they can apply.
ADOPT-A-FAMILY REMINDER FOR CHRISTMASAs a reminder, if you adopted a family, please bring your food for Christmas to the SCHOOL before or after any of the Masses on December 15 - 16. Thanks for supporting this activity and for helping those who are in need. Please contact Tom Rossi (215.295.2911) if you have any questions or if you know of any families that may need some assistance this year.
SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST2020 CALENDARS ARE AVAILABLE
Thank you to Fitzgerald Sommer Funeral Home for providing our parish familes with our 2020 cal-endars, Feast and Saints. Calen-dars are available in the vestibule of Church or in the Parish Office.Please pick one up at your con-venience!
