OUR PASTORAL STAFFOur PastorReverend Timothy F. O’Sullivan

Our Parochial AdministratorReverend William Monahanfatherwill@stjohnpa.org

Our Weekend AssistantReverend Patrick Brady

Our Parish DeaconsDeacon James E. HartmannDeacon Thomas CusickDeacon Jonathan HessDeacon Robert P. Gellentien (Retired)

Our Pastoral Associate and Directorof Liturgical MinistriesSister Marganne Drago, SSJext. 116srmdrago@stjohnpa.org

Our Director Religious EducationMrs. Barbara Ann Nuzzoloprepdirector@stjohnpa.org

Our Parish Business ManagerMrs. Leona Furente, ext. 102businessmanager@stjohnpa.org

Our Director of Youth MinistryMs. Meghan Horn, ext. 118youthministries@stjohnpa.org

Our Parish SecretaryMs. Darlene Morales, ext. 100sjeoffices@stjohnpa.org

Our Parish Administrative AssistantMrs. Maureen Traynor, ext. 111adminasst@stjohnpa.org

Our Director of Sacred Music Ms. Sonya Novak

Our Director of CommunicationsMr. Walter Burekinfo@stjohnpa.org

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

March 17, 2019 Second Sunday of Lent

On the web at www.stjohnpa.org

ST• JOHN THE EVANGELISTROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH

OUR PASTORAL LIFE CENTER752 Big Oak RoadMorrisville, PA 19067215.295.4102Fax 215.295.3128sjeoffices@stjohnpa.org

OUR OFFICE HOURSMonday to Friday9 AM - 5 PMNo office hours on Saturday or Sunday,except by appointment

OUR P.R.E.P. OFFICE728 Big Oak Road215.295.9239prepoffice@stjohnpa.org

THE SACRAMENT OFBAPTISMPreparations 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 ordinarily celebrated on the first Sunday of each 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 Sister Marganne for more information.

BLUE ARMY DEVOTIONTuesdays: 7:00 PM in the Chapel

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.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONFridays: 3:00 PM in the Chapel

ADORATION OF THE BLESSEDSACRAMENTTuesdays: after 8:00 AM Mass until 6:50 PM

LECTIO DIVINAWednesdays, following 8:00 AM Mass

7:30 AM All the Members of our Parish9:30 AM Zygmunt Piascik, requested by Rich and Liz Piascik11:30 AM Annette F. Macecevic, requested by Joe Macecevic and Family

Monday, March 18: Saint Cyril of Jerusalem8:00 AM Mary Gilchrist, requested by the Kiernan FamilyTuesday, March 19: Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary8:00 AM Mary Spader, requested by Vickie Fuller

Wednesday, March 20: Wednesday in Lent8:00 AM Charles Meyrick, Sr., requested by the Meyrick Family

Thursday, March 21: Thursday in Lent8:00 AM Sarah and Raymond Schwenzer, requested by Kathryn and Gretchen SchwenzerFriday, March 22: Friday in Lent8:00 AM Marjorie Fullan, requested by Arthur FullanSaturday, March 23: Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo8:00 AM Darius F. Thomas, requested by his Family 4:00 PM Amadio Diamante, requested by his daughter, Lisa

Sunday, March 24Third Sunday of Lent

7:30 AM Robert Moonan, requested by Toni and Larry Newman9:30 AM All the Members of our Parish11:30 AM Olga Rivas-Plata, requested by her daughter, Ana Rivas-Plata

Sunday, March 17Second Sunday of Lent

DAILY MASS INTENTIONSDaily Mass intentions for 2018 are still available for the months of October, November and December.

Adoration Society: Maria DiDonato, Cynthia Mariotti Adult Faith Formation: Sister Marganne Drago, 215.295.4102Aid for Friends: Mary Africa, 215.428.9581Altar Servers: Sister Marganne Drago, 215.295.4102Community Food Dr.: Cathy & Joe McLean, 267.833.3177Blessed Counters: Father William Monahan, 215.295.4102CYO Athletic Directors: Mike & Mary McGill, 215.337.8282Disability Advocate: Kathy Ross, 215.736.8017Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Sister Marganne Drago, 215.295.4102Funeral Liturgy Assistance: Rosemary Goode, 215.493.7424Hospitality/Bakery Basket: Ann Damron, 215.736.3527Knights of Columbus #7515: Grand Knight, Joseph Retallick, 267.997.1087 Lectors: Sister Marganne Drago, 215.295.4102Men’s Faith Share: Vince Bodnar, 215.321.5155Prayer Network: Lisa Petrino, 215.295.6468Seton 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

Helen and Karl Bahmiller (mother and father of Lynn Alexander), Nancy Baradziej, Michael Barkovich, Jr. (son of Diana and Michael Barkovich), Kathleen Caputo (requestedby Carole Meyer), Luke Caruso, (John and Mary Jo Crea’s

daughter’s nephew), Claudia DiBraccio (6 yr. old granddaughter of Karen and William DiBraccio), Christopher

Dixon (grandson of Kevin and Mary McCormick), Dennis Flynn (Chris and Diane Ledes’ daughter- in-law’s father),

Vincent Mastria (requested by Carole Meyer), Jack and Helene McCullough (requested by Judith Hadalski), Jim Musumeci (requested by Carole Meyer), Gregory O’Brien (brother of Diane Ledes), Patti Stracci (friend of Rosemary and Kevin

Hayes), Amelia Villareal (requested by Diane Ledes), and all residents of Manor Care and Arden Court.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Eighth Sunday in 2019Regular Sunday Collection $ 13,843 Number of Envelopes 382 Eighth Sunday in 2018Regular Sunday Collection $ 11,835Number of Envelopes 364 YTD Sunday Collection (July 1, 2018 – February 24, 2019) $417,297 Average Number of Envelopes 381

Thank you for your continued generosity!

ADMINISTRATION

VISITING THE SICKIf 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 Par-ish Office at 215-295-4102.

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!

DAILY MASS INTENTIONSDaily Mass intentions for 2018 are still available for the months of October, November and December.

Our Monthly Food Collection

LET US PRAY THE ROSARY!

The challenges our world is facing, as well as our beloved Church, call us to DO something! The best remedy, need-less to say, is prayer. We will pray the holy Rosary at 10:30 AM each Sunday in the Chapel. The Rosary is a very pow-erful sacramental. When Our Lady appeared to the chil-dren at Fatima she told them: “There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary.” So, come join us here at St. John’s each Sunday as we pray the Rosary for peace and an end to strife in our world, our Church, our city, and our homes.

Icon Presentation This Weekend!

Jack Pachuta, a member of St. John’s parish and ico-nographer, will present a talk on icons this Sunday, March 17 at 12:45 here in Church. He will speak about his icons which are on exhibit in Church and will describe the actual technique of writing an icon. This promises to be a most enlightening talk. All are welcome to attend!

EMMAUS JOURNEY LENTEN GATHERINGSThe Gospel readings during the beautiful season of Lent are so rich with God’s message to us that, like the men on the road to Emmaus, we too need to hear again how God’s Word impacts our lives.Please consider attending a small group sharing every Wednes-day during Lent at 7 p.m.. Each week a group discussion on the following Sunday’s readings will be explored with relevance to our lives today.

Meetings will be facilitated by Ann Swierkiewicz and Sister Marganne

at the home of Ann and Akos Swierkiewicz87 McConkey Drive

Washington Crossing, PA 18977

Flyers and sign-up sheets are available in the Church vestibule.

The official 2019 Catholic Charities Appeal is underway! Programs and services provided by Catholic Charities benefit because of the outstanding generosity of many caring individu-als. The goal this year is 12.5 million dollars and the theme for the 2019 Appeal is “Help your neighbor find HOPE.” Saint Faustina Kowalska, a 20th century Polish nun who received visions of Jesus and inspired the Church's devotion to Divine Mercy, is the patron saint of this year’s Catholic Chari-ties campaign. More information and donation materials are available in the vestibule of the Church. May God bless you for your generous spirit!

FAST AND ABSTINENCEAND OTHER ACTS OF PENANCE FOR 2019

The Bishops of the United States prescribe, as mimimal obligation, that all persons who are 14 years of age and older are bound to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019, on all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. Fur-ther, all persons 18 years of age and older, up to and including their 59th birthday, are bound to fast by limiting themselves to a single full meal on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday, while the other two meals on those days are to be light.

All the faithful are encouraged, when possible, to par-ticipate at Mass and to receive the Holy Eucharist daily, to celebrate frequently the Sacrament of Penance, to undertake spiritiual reading, especially the study of Sacred Scriptures, and to participate in parish Lenten devotions as well as Lent-en education programs. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is especially recommended.

All are encouraged to participate in Operation Rice Bowl, which has aided countless hungry persons here in the Arch-diocese as well as throughout our nation and our world.

What Bartimaeus Can Show Me!No doubt we are all quite familiar with the story about Bartimaeus in the Gospel of Mark and the wonder-ful miracle that Jesus performed for this blind person. Well, do you think Bartimaeus has something he needs or wants to tell each one of us during the Season of Lent? Plan to join Sister Marganne, our presenter, here at St. John’s on the following Mondays: March 25, and April 1. Each one-hour session will be held in the Pastoral Life Center beginning at 1 p.m. and repeated again at 7 p.m. All are welcome – so why not come and SEE!

Our monthly food drive for March will be taken up this weekend. Blessings to all for helping the needy in our community!

Listen to Catholic Radio!

Did you know that there are three local stations offering all Catholic Radio?640AM, 1260 AM, and 1570 AM

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Next Sunday’s Readings – March 24, 2019Prepare for Sunday Mass by reading, reflecting and praying the readings with family and friends.

Reading 1Exodus 3:1-8A, 13-15Responsorial PsalmPsalms 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11Reading 21 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12GospelLuke 13: 1-9

God Bless Our Service MembersPlease 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.

Lt. Commander Matthew Piasecki(nephew of Alan and Linda Marquis)

Majors David and Ann Driscoll(grandchildren of Joseph and Mary Loncosky)

Second Lt. Daniel P. Cummings(son of John and Christina CummingsEnsign Stephanie G. Radzinski, USN

(daughter of Rick and Maria Radzinski)

Women Of the Word [WOW]Ladies’ Tea

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 vestibule before Mass.

ST• JOHN THE EVANGELISTROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH THIS WEEK AT

Sunday, March 17 - Happy St. Patrick’s Day Feed My Flock, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM PREP, 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM Icon Presentation, 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM Monday, March 18 PREP, 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM

Tuesday, March 19 Confessions, immediately following 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 8:30 AM to 6:50 PM Benediction: 6:50 PM to 7:00 PM Blue Army Holy Hour, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Bible Study, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Wednesday, March 20 Lectio Divina, immediately following 8:00 AM Mass Rosary at Manor Care, 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM Social Concerns Meeting, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, March 21 CRS in Action, ESL Program, 9:00 AM to Noon HS Youth Group, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Adult Choir Practice, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Friday, March 22 Divine Mercy Chaplet, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Shared Meal, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Stations of the Cross, 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM Rosary, 730 PM to 8:00 PM

Saturday, March 23 Miraculous Medal Novena, immediately following 8:00 AM Mass Confessions, 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM Designer Bag Bingo, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

LENTEN

FISH FRYWhen: March 29, 2019Where: School CafeteriaTime: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

(For more detailed information, please take a flyer from one of the small tables in the church vestibule.)A reminder: Stations of the Cross will be at 7:00 PM in the Church!

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets to our Ladies Tea on Saturday, April 6th. We look forward to seeing you then!

Lenten Rice Bowl Update:

Our Rice Bowl encounter for Week 2 of Lent is with Annet, a refugee from South Sudan living in Uganda. At 16, Annet, a war orphan, takes cares of her 3 younger siblings in a refugee camp. CRS built a small, one-room home for Annet, with doors that lock. Learn about brave Annet at https://www.crsricebowl.org/stories-of-hope/week-2. Try the recipe for Ugandian Bamia (okra stew) at https://www.crsricebowl.org/recipe/

UNBOUND SPEAKER NEXT WEEKENDNext weekend, March 23rd-24th, we will welcome Rev. Greg-ory Schmitt, C.Ss.R., to our Parish. Father is a member of The Redemptorists of the Denver Province. He will be speaking at each of our Masses on behalf of Unbound. Unbound is an in-ternational nonprofit founded by lay Catholics grounded in the Gospel call to put the needs of the marginalized and vulnerable first. The organization strives to build relationships of mutual respect and support that bridge cultural, religious and economic divides. They invite all people of goodwill to join them.

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Youth Ministry AnnouncementsYouth Minister: Meghan Horn

http://www.stjohpa.org/youth-ministry or 215-295-4102

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/StJohnTheEvangelist-Church/ and facebook.com/StJohnTheEvangelistYouthMinistry/.

Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/st_johnpa

SteubenvilleWe will be attending the Steubenville Youth Conference again this year at Franciscan University on June 21st - 23rd, with a Her-shey Park trip on June 24th before heading home. Reserve your spot TODAY! All you have to do is send in a $40 check made out to St. John’s to Meghan Horn ASAP. Spots are limited.

VolleyballYouth Ministry HS Volleyball league is starting soon! If you are in high school, and would like to play, please send Meghan an email at youthministries@stjohnpa.org. The league typically runs from March through Memorial Day.

Mrs. Deborah Purowitz

HEALTH AWARENESSIf you are an organ donor or know of someone in need of an organ donation, please contact:

Jefferson Hospital - 1-800-Jeff-now National Kidney Registry: www.kidneyregistry.org

It is with pleasure that I introduce our third CONFIRMATION teacher; namely, Mrs. Deborah Purowitz heeds the message of the Risen Lord to go out and teach all the message of the Gospel. There is so much love for the Catholic faith that Deborah brings to her students that they cannot help but understand the importance of their receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. She and her hus-band Mark celebrated their 31th wedding anniversary this summer. St. John the Evangelist has been their church home since moving to Morrisville 27 years ago. They have two sons: Michael and Jonathan. All of the sixth grade teachers work together and follow the same curriculum. They find it helps our 6th grade families. Email updates are sent to the parents informing them of the weekly assignments and of the material that was covered in class. Should a student need to miss a class on Sunday, for example, they complete the assignments that the teacher provides with these weekly emails to the parents. This enables them to be right on track with the other students. This year, the teachers of all sixth grade classes continue to incorporate from the Ascension Press video series: CHOSEN into the existing curriculum. The catechists delve into the Old Testament to learn the importance of the tenets of this sacrament. Sixth grade curriculum focuses on Confirmation preparation. Be-cause the sacrament will be received in the seventh grade, the cat-echists have more time to present the theme: “Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus.” The Person of Jesus is explored and taught as a study of the life of Christ (from the Annunciation to Pentecost) and to show how everything we do as Catholic Christians comes back to Him – the sacraments, the Mass, works of mercy, everything! Mrs. Purowitz has found the most rewarding experience for our student scholars is for them to undertake the Confirmation service projects. This will continue in Grade 7 and the service projects are meant to empower our young people. Through their hands-on par-ticipation in helping others, students understand that they really can make a difference in the world! She wants all students to continue to grow and practice their Catholic faith. It’s a life-long journey for all of us. Over the years, the sixth graders have chosen to help “veterans, nursing home and cancer patients, inner-city and special needs children, the homeless, the hungry, as well as family, friends and neighbors.” Mrs. Purowitz’s classes are energized by her witnessing this same faith that she wants her student to understand and love. She belongs to the parish faith-sharing groups. Mrs. Purowitz is always ready to go that extra mile to clarify the tenets of faith that the sixth grade students are required to understand. She is instrumental is assisting in generating a Confirmation curriculum that will span Grade 6 and Grade 7. We are so grateful for all her dedicated work.

DESIGNER BAG BINGOSaturday, March 23, 2019St. John’s Parish Center

5:45 - 9:00 PM(Doors open immediately following our 4:00 PM Mass)

Designer Bag Bingo is back! There will be bags from Coach, Kate Spade, Mi-chael Kors and Vera Bradley. The cost is $30 per person in advance, or $35 on the day of the event and at the door. Checks can be made payable to St. John’s Youth Ministry and reservations for tables of 8 or more can be made in advance. All are welcome! Gather your friends and plan on joining us for this awe-some community-building event to support our youth! Contact Meghan Horn at youthministries@stjohnpa.org to purchase your seats. We are also accepting raffle basket donations!

ANNUAL 7TH GRADE VISITATION DAY Archdiocese of Philadelphia high schools will host their annual 7th Grade Visitation Day on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 The event gives 7th graders throughout Philadelphia’s five county area the opportunity to spend a day touring one of our schools, meeting students and faculty, and participat-ing in activities at any AOPS high school. For more information, please visit www.AOPCatholic-Schools.org/VisitUs2019. Register by March 18, 2019!

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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• Homeless/Those in Need - personal care products (shampoo, soaps,

shaving cream, razors, deodarant, etc.)• Soldiers’Ministry - used cell phones or chargers

“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.)

Knightly News

The Annual Archdiocesan Mass Honoring the Gifts of Persons with Disabilities, The Deaf Community, Family, Friends and Caregivers is Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul at 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., will be the principal cel-ebrant and homilist. St. Raymond of Penafort Praise and Gospel Choirs will provide the liturgical music. There will be a reception immediately following the Mass. All are Welcome. To RSVP go to www.opdarch-philly.org, or call the Office for Persons with Disabilities at 215-587-3530 with the number attending.

Are you a parishioner in good standing of St. John the Evangelist Parish, graduating the eighth grade at a Catholic elementary school and who will attend a Catholic high school? Are you the son or daughter of a living or deceased member of Knights of Columbus Council 7515? If you can answer yes to both of these questions you may be eligible for a $500.00 high school scholarship. This competi-tive scholarship is based on Academics, Service, and Leadership. Each year only one of these scholarships may be awarded. Appli-cations are currently available and will be accepted until the April 30th deadline. For application instructions and an application please contact: Chairman of Scholarship Committee, Knights of Columbus Council No. 7515, 752 Big Oak Road, Morrisville, PA 19067.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIESKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #7515

Application DEADLINE for $1,000.00 college scholarships is MAY 1! Are you a graduating high school senior who is a Third (3rd) Degree member of Knights of Columbus Council 7515, or is the son or daugh-ter of a living or deceased Third (3rd) Degree member of Knights of Columbus Council 7515, who has been accepted by an accredited col-lege or university as a full-time student? If so you may be eligible for a $1,000.00 college scholarship. For application instructions and an ap-plication please contact: Chairman of Scholarship Committee, Knights of Columbus Council No. 7515, 752 Big Oak Road, Yardley, PA 19067.

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Mothers of Children with Disabilities Retreat: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Malvern Retreat House, Fr. Willum Gillum, O.F.M.Cap. will direct a retreat for mothers and grandmothers who are raising children with dis-abilities and also those who have adult children with disabilities. There will be time to pray, reflect, and chat with other mothers. For the flyer or registration information go to: www.opdarchphilly.org. For more in-formation please contact Malvern Retreat House at 610-644-0400 or the Office for Persons with Disabilities at 215-587-3530.

Feed My Flock – March 17, 2019 - 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, Pastoral Life CenterSocial Concerns Meeting – March 20, 2019 – 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMShared Meal - March 22, 2019, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM**Sewing, Knitting, Crocheting, Crafts Meeting: March 24, 2019 - 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

**This group is starting to knit or crochet hats for cancer patients. They need Caron Simply Soft Yarn. If you could donate some of this yarn, it would be greatly appreciated. Please leave it in the St. Gianna room.

Do you have a child with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities be-tween the ages of 18-35 years of age? Catholic Social Services is ex-ploring the establishment of individualized community-based program-ming to assist in creating an independent and fulfilling life for adults with special needs in the Philadelphia region. Please consider complet-ing this survey to help us best meet the needs of the individuals to be served. Click here to respond to the brief survey. If you have questions or prefer a paper copy of the survey, please contact Mary Beth Malloy at marybethmalloy@verizon.net or 610-724-8579."I assure you, unless you change and become like little children, you will not enter the kingdom of God. Whoever makes himself lowly, becoming like this little child, is of greatest importance in that heavenly reign."Matthew 18:1-5

Adopt-A-Family for Easter St. John the Evangelist Knights of Columbus Council 7515 is happy to announce the “Adopt-A-Family” program for food dona-tions for this year’s Easter Food Baskets. Here is how the program works:• During the weekends of March 23 – 24 and March 30 - 31 the Knights of Columbus will have a table in the vestibule of the Church. At the table we will have a list of the families that can be adopted.• If you would like to Adopt-A-Family, simply decide the size fam-ily for which you would like to provide dinner (we have families that range in size from 1 to 15 people) and come to the table. • We will then help you select a family from our list of about 100 families. We will also provide a list of suggested items to pur-chase. The Knights of Columbus will provide a ham and bread.• You bring your food to the school before and after the Masses the weekends of April 6 – 7 and April 13 – 14. It would be great if you could put your food in boxes.Thanks for supporting this activity. Please contact Tom Rossi (215.295.1654) if you have any questions or if you know of any families that may need some assistance this year.