“What we have seen and heard we proclaim to you, so that you may share life with us.” 1 John 1:3

January 5, 2020 Epiphany of the Lord

ST• JOHN THE EVANGELISTROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH

Sunday, January 5Ephiphany of the Lord

7:30 AM Michael Gerard Callahan, requested by Marsha Wurst9:30 AM Mary Jo Brennan, requested by Tray and Mike McLaughlin11:30 AM Leonard Stich requested by the Marquis Family

Monday, January 6: Saint Andre Bessette8:00 AM Evelyn Puzan and Thomas Campbell, requested by Darryl and Maureen Puzan Tuesday, January 7: Saint Raymond of Penafort8:00 AM Charles Bennett, requested by Veronica Channing

Wednesday, January 8: Christmas Weekday8:00 AM Mary Ellen Dietrich Warren, requested by S. Mark Flannery

Thursday, January 9: Christmas Weekday8:00 AM Mary Gural, requested by Chuck and Sharon Grabowski

Friday, January 10: Christmas Weekday8:00 AM Russell Humphrey, requested by John Bubnis

Saturday, January 11: Christmas Weekday8:00 AM Joan Morgan, requested by Martha Pelensky4:00 PM George Walsh, requested by his Children

Sunday, January 12Baptism of the Lord

7:30 AM Carl “Bud” Nelson, requested by Ted and Carol Abt9:30 AM Vincent Mastria, requested by Carole and William Meyer11:30 AM Florence, John and Jack Oberc, requested by the Bittner Family

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

Fiftieth Sunday in 2019Regular Sunday Collection $ 10,767

2,090Total $ 12,857Fiftieth Sunday in 2018Regular Sunday Collection $ 13,634YTD Sunday Collection (July 1, 2019 – December 15, 2019) $ 297,301

Thank you for your continued generosity!

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ANNUALHOT FOODS CHASE THE CHILLS AWAYBAKERY BASKETTHIS WEEKEND!

Our Bakery Basket, sponsored by Hospitality, will be held today, Sunday, January 5, 2020

after the 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM Masses in the Deacon James Hartmann Meeting Room.

All are welcome! We will be taking down all the Christmas Decorations in the Church on Sunday, January 12th at 1:00 PM. Please consider joining us!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

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 Bar-kovich), Charlotte Camerlengo, Monsignor Ciereszko (requested by Elizabeth and Richard Piascik), Vicky Cohen (requested by Frances Morecz), Raul Costas, (husband of Elisa Costas), Claudia DiBraccio (6 yr. old granddaughter of Karen and William DiBraccio), Christo-pher Dixon (grandson of Kevin and Mary McCormick), Dennis Fly-nn (Chris and Diane Ledes’ daughter-in-law’s father) The Hess Fam-ily (requested 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 (father of Carole Meyer), Paul Schnepp, II (brother of Judith Hadalski), 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 Villa-real (requested by Diane Ledes), Marta Warren, and all residents of

Manor Care and Arden Court.

We would like to welcome the following new Parishioners who joined the faith community of

Saint John the Evangelist Church during the month of December 2019:

Kristopher and Jamie Schutz and Family

SAINT JOHN’S ADORATION SOCIETYNEEDS YOU!

Our Saint John the Evangelist Adoration Society is looking for parishioners who can devote an hour or a half hour to sitting with Jesus in the Blessed Sac-rament 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!

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THIS WEEK ATSunday, January 5 PREP, 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM Bakery Basket after the 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM Masses Baptisms, 1:00 PM Monday, January 6 PREP, 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM Scripture Study, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Tuesday, January 7 Confessions, 8:30 AM 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, January 8 Lectio Divina, immediately following 8:00 AM Mass Shared Meal Planning Meeting, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Rosary at Manor Care, 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM Thursday, January 9 CRS in Action (ESL Class), 10:00 AM to Noon Adult Faith Formation, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Friday, January 10 Rosary, 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Saturday, January 11 Miraculous Medal Novena, immediately following 8:00 AM Mass Confessions, 2:45 PM to 3:00 PM Confessions, 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM

Are you a woman who enjoys a lively discussion about our Catholic faith? Are you interested in establishing prayer-mate companions? If you do, then Women of the Word welcomes YOU! We are a group of parishioners and friends who usually meet on the third Saturday of each month, beginning at 9:30 AM. Our time together consists of prayer as well as listen-ing to guest speakers via the internet or discussing a religious topic or book. Refreshments are served. For more information, please contact Connie Drummond at 215-493-5857. Next Meeting: Saturday, January 18, 2020, in the Pastoral Life Center

Our 2020 Mass Book will open for the months of July through the end of Septem-ber 2020 on Tuesday, January 21st. Please stop by the Pastoral Life Center between the hours of 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM if you would like a Mass intention for a loved one. We are only accepting requests for 3 Mass per family.

2020 Mass Book

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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.

Join us this week as we continue on our voy-age to Christ our King!

for Jesus Revealed; Session 3: Lamb of GodTuesday, January 7 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

andThursday, January 9 - 1:00 to 3:00 PM

We are now meeting in the St. Gianna Room in the Church. If you are unable to attend all of the sessions - NO WORRIES - attend as often as you can.

St. John the Evangelist Parish

Next Sunday’s Readings – January 12, 2020 Prepare for Sunday Mass by reading, reflecting and praying

the readings with family and friends.Reading 1Isaiah 60:1-6Responsorial PsalmPsalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13Reading 2Ephesians 3:2-3A, 5-6AlleluiaMatthew 2:2GospelMatthew 2:1-12

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)

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.

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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

Stay in the Loop!Follow us on Facebook @ facebook.com/StJohnTheEvange-listChurch/ and facebook.com/StJohnTheEvangelistYouth-

Ministry/. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.comst_johnpa

For those who might be considering PREP for their child here is the curriculum that we follow as a guideline set forth by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. If you go to the Dioc-esan web page you will be able to read the detailed curricu-lum. Thanks for all the support you give PREP and thanks to all the parishioners who read these happenings.

CURRICULUMGrade 1 - God loves us and we are special in the eyes of our Creator. The students learn that Jesus died and rose to new life, and that each person is a vital part of a parish community.

Grade 2 - The students prepare for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. They study the sacraments of Baptism, Eu-charist, and Confirmation and the lives of our Saints and the Blessed Mother.

Grade 3 - The students learn about the basic prayers and under-stand that the Mass is the center of our religious belief. Grade 4 - Students learn how God’s laws guide us and teaches us to respond to the call of holiness. They learn that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Light. The Commandments, Precepts of the Church, the lives of saints, feasts, devotions, and Catholic practices are taught. Grade 5 -Students learn that Jesus shares His life and mission with us through the celebration of the seven sacraments. The definition, meaning, symbols, and minister of each sacrament is studied.

Grade 6 - The curriculum concentrates on preparing the stu-dents for their reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation in Grade 7. The year also focuses on the study of the Old Testa-ment as the root of our Catholic faith. There is a direct connec-tion made between what is required learning for Confirmation and how this Sacrament is rooted in the Bible. The Person of Jesus is explored and the need for service above self is stressed.

Grade 7 - The students focus on their sacramental life, on build-ing a strong relationship with God through prayer and com-munity service. The connection of the Creed, Church History, New and Old Testament, and Liturgy of the Word are presented. The students attend their Confirmation retreat, complete their service hours, delve deep into the life of the Saint they have chosen for their Confirmation name and become the presenters of the parish SAINT MUSEUM. Our hope is that they more fully understand their responsibilities as members of the Catho-lic Church. All this is done to help the students prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

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Youth Minister: Maria Gdovin http://www.stjohpa.org/youth-ministry or 215-295-4102

High School Youth:We meet every Tuesday from 7-9pm in the youth room. Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 7th.

Middle School Youth:We meet every other Friday evening from 6-7:30pm in the youth room. Our January meetings are January 3rd, January 17th, and January 31st.

THANK YOU FROM THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS!A warm and heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Adopt-A-Family program for Christmas. Many people helped by providing food, presents for the Jesse Tree, and cash donations as well as assisting with the food collection, organi-zation of the food and presents for distribution and the actual distribution of the food and presents. With your incredible gen-erosity, St. John the Evangelist Knights of Columbus Council #7515 was able to provide food for nearly 100 families and presents for 200 children this Christmas. Once again you have come through with your overwhelming generosity!

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.

Shared Meal Planning Meeting: January 8, 2020, 6:00 PMFeed My Flock: January 20, 2020, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - part of MLK DayMLK Day of Service: January 20, 2020, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMShared Meal: January 24, 2020, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMSt. John’s Loving Hands Meeting: January 26, 2020, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

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SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE(socialconcerns@stjohnpa.org)

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.Happy New Year!

“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:16

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!

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FUTURE EVENTS: All events will be held in the Religious Education Center unless otherwise noted.

SCENES FROM OURCHURCH DECORATING

AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESEARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA TELEVISED MASS The Mass is televised on Sunday mornings at 5:30 a.m. on Channel 6. It will be rebroadcast each Sunday at 9 a.m. DT - 2 Channel 6 digital; 10 a.m. LaSalle University 56 and 5 p.m. DT - 2. Channel 6 Digital. The Archdiocese thanks Channel 6 for its generosity in broadcasting the Television Mass. WPVI-TV– Channel 6 now offers a special benefit brought to you by 6 ABC and participating providers at no additional cost. Just enter your TV Provider account information to log in and get the WATCH ABC Live Stream of the Mass!

Hope Blooms Healing Retreat Fri, Jan 10 – Sat, Jan 11, 2020 at Mariawald Renewal Center in Reading PA. For any woman healing from betrayal trauma, abuse or emotional wounding. Come, as we walk on sacred ground together to share our sto-ries, strengthen spiritually, and immerse ourselves in the healing love of our Lord. Retreat includes opportunities for individual healing work, teachings on the 5 Keys of Unbound, personal reflection time, Mass, Adoration, Confession and more. Retreat leaders: Father Allen Hoffa, De Yarrison of You Are Made New Ministry and Laura Ercolino of Bloom for Catholic Women. For more information, visit: https://youaremadenew.com/heal-ing-retreats/