FROM THE PASTOR Dear Parishioners, Imagine that you are there that Pentecost Day in the Upper Room, crowded with the growing number of disciples. Imagine the wind that becomes so loud that you have to cover your ears. Tongues of fire descend, and your numbed senses are overwhelmed, and then, complete overload: Imagine that you are suddenly and hopelessly in love. You are filled with joy and rapture beyond anything you have ever known. The Creator of the universe is very close and you cannot deny it. Crowds drawn by the noise and celestial fire gather in the street outside the Upper Room. They are suddenly drunk with love. They began talking to each other in a common language. Pentecost is sometimes called the birthday of the Church. In this Sunday’s gospel Jesus reassures His disciples that He is still with them and that it is not the end. Today’s miraculous event was clearly just the beginning.

Yours in Christ, Father Dave

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MASS INTENTIONS Monday – June 9 to Friday – June 13

NO MASSES Saturday – June 14 – 5:00 p.m.

LIVING & DECEASED FATHERS OF ST. JOHN’S Sunday – June 15 – 8:15 a.m.

LIVING & DECEASED FATHERS OF ST. JOHN’S Sunday – June 15 – 10:30 a.m.

LIVING & DECEASED FATHERS OF ST. JOHN’S ========================================

CANDLE INTENTIONS Tabernacle – IMO George Hahner Sr. by Hahner Fam. ========================================

SCHEDULE THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

5:00 p.m. – Saturday – June 14th Reader: Carol Rizzardi Euch.Min.: Debbie Herb, Kathy Vicic Servers: Anthony Wojciechowsky, Helena Fredericks, Isabelle Myers Cantor: Mary Bound 8:15 a.m. – Sunday – June 15th Reader: Ray Petrilla Euch.Min.: Al Hauptly, Molly Zwiebel, (Dr. Visot) Servers: Ryan Seiger, Daniel Berucik, Ethan Meyer Cantor: Karen Glunz 10:30 a.m. – Sunday – June 15th Reader: Susan Hahner Euch.Min.: Charlie Miller, Frank Murphy,Janet Daubert Servers: Jason, Hannah, Celena Granito Cantor: Suzette Joy

QUESTION OF THE WEEK When do you sense the presence of the Holy Spirit?

How does the Holy Spirit help you? ========================================

Next Week’s Readings

MOST HOLY TRINITY (June 14/15) Reading I: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9

Reading II: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Gospel: John 3:16-18

======================================== PRAY FOR OUR SICK / DECEASED

We remember in prayer those who are ill. We commend to our Divine Lord all of our aged people and those residing in nursing homes. Sick: Margie Glunz, Loretta & Harold Raybould, Dr. David Harvey, Fred Maskerines, Francis & Mary Burns, Bill Zaharis, Chuck Majestic, Rosalia Campion, Jeffrey Stock, Mary Lou Roeder, Esther Smith, Robert Lynn, Ed Glunz, Mary Cuchara. ========================================

ATTENTION All Readers, Servers, and Eucharistic Ministers … your help is needed … please let us know your plans for July & August so that we can get started on the schedule for those months. Please call Fr. Dave by Friday, June 15th. to let him know when you are NOT available during these months. We appreciate your cooperation. Thank you. ========================================

BANNS OF MARRIAGE II – Katie Zwiebel of St. John’s and John Jones of Trinity Lutheran

======================================== PERPETUAL ADORATION At The Divine Mercy Perpetual Adoration Chapel, Pottsville, we need an adorer for the following hours:

Mondays – 12 a.m.; 2 & 3 a.m. Wednesdays – 1 a.m., 2 a.m., 3 a.m., 4 a.m., 12 p.m.

Thursdays – 4 a.m. Saturdays - 12 a.m., 1 a.m., 2 a.m. 4 a.m.

4 -5:15 p.m.; 11 p.m. Please call Albert 573-0036 or Aleece 449-7678

"Where your treasure is, there is your heart...." "Could you not watch one hour with Me?"

(Mt 6:21; 26:40) ======================================== PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS AROUND THE WORLD

"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I

ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior." ========================================

PRAYER  FOR  THE  SEVEN  GIFTS    OF  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT  

Christ Jesus, before ascending into heaven, You promised to send the Holy Spirit to Your apostles and disciples. Grant that the same Spirit may perfect in our lives the work of Your grace and love. Grant us the Spirit of Fear of the Lord that we may be filled with a loving reverence toward You. The Spirit of Piety that we may find peace and fulfillment in the service of God while serving others; The Spirit of Fortitude that we may bear our cross with You and, with courage, overcome the obstacles that interfere with our salvation; The Spirit of Knowledge that we may know You and know ourselves and grow in holiness; The Spirit of Understanding to enlighten our minds with the light of Your truth; The Spirit of Counsel that we may choose the surest way of doing Your will, seeking first the Kingdom; Grant us the Spirit of Wisdom that we may aspire to the things that last forever; Teach us to be Your faithful disciples and animate us in every way with Your Spirit. Amen.

======================================== FAMILY MATTERS

For the Guidance of the Holy Spirit to Parents. Come Holy Spirit! Fill our families’ hearts. Reconfirm in us again the gifts you gave us in Confirmation. We ask for wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord as we parent our children. We also pray for these gifts for our children.

You pray for my family and I’ll pray for yours. ======================================== ST. JOHN’S BENEFICIAL SOCIETY will meet on Wednesday, June 11th at 8 p.m. in the Rectory Fellowship Room. ======================================== 2013 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL- UPDATE

Total Goal: $ 33,068.01 Amount Collected: $ 8,273.00 Number of Donors: 77 Participation: 11.4%

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WEEKLY COLLECTION May 31/June 1: $ 5,896.50;

Ascension Thursday: $1,111.00 We thank our parishioners for their sacrificial giving.

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VBS REGISTRATION

IS NOW OPEN!!!

Weird Animals Totally Catholic VBS is now accepting participant and volunteer registrations. VBS will be June 22 to 26 from 6-8:15 p.m. (on the St. John the Baptist parish grounds). Registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration forms are available in the rear of church (1 form per participant or volunteer, please). Early registration deadline is JUNE 13 (in order to guarantee your participation, you MUST register by June 13th). Please drop completed Registration Form(s) in the collection basket or at the Rectory Office. ALL PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER!!! VBS is open to all children (must be potty-trained), youth, teens, and adults who would like to learn more about and assist others in learning that JESUS LOVES US...NO MATTER WHAT!!! Questions/concerns? Call Theresa Hossler at 640-6686 or e-mail tmhossler3@gmail.com    

ADULT   VBS   -­‐-­‐   BACK   BY   POPULAR   DEMAND!!     Our Adult VBS program will be running concurrently with our Weird Animals VBS program. Interested adults must fill out a Registration Form, as well. Thank you!      

DONATIONS  NEEDED  FOR  VBS...Please take an item or 2 from our VBS Wish List display, located in the rear of church. Please bring the item back to the display area (with the Wish List paper attached to it) by June 8 (or drop the item(s) off at the rectory). Donations of these items help us to provide a VBS experience for all our participants that is totally free of charge, so WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please be generous! May God bless you!

PLEASE NOTE: There is NO ONLINE REGISTRATION for VBS this year! Participants AND Volunteers MUST fill out a Registration Form (in the rear of church/in the rectory) and return it in the collection basket or to the rectory office ASAP!! Registration deadline is June 15.

======================================== CATHOLIC WEB OF FAITH

www.nationalshrine.com This week visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception website. Take a virtual tour! As the United States’ patronal church and preeminent Marian shrine, the Basilica’s mission reaches hundreds of thousands of people across America and across the world. ========================================

 

ST.  JOHN’S  TREASURED  RECIPES    VOLUME  2  

WE NEED YOUR RECIPES !!! Please TYPE or PRINT your recipe and INCLUDE your NAME and PHONE NUMBER. (Your phone number will only be used by the committee members if we have a question about your recipe.)

PLEASE SUBMIT ALL RECIPES BY JUNE 30

Please drop recipes in the collection basket, at the rectory, or give to any committee member.

First and most important is a special tribute to our dearly beloved friends who contributed great recipes in Volume I. Recipes can be submitted on their behalf as well. CATEGORIES:

“In Memory of” Appetizers & Beverages

Soups & Salads Vegetables & Side Dishes

Main Dishes Breads & Rolls

Desserts Cookies & Candy

This & That Kids & BLT Youth Group

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Michelle Darhun Frances Lorenz Sandy Frinzi Judy Meseravage Debbie Herb Eleanor Schaeffer Maeve Ketner Kathy Vicic

Our next meeting will be Thursday, June 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the Rectory Fellowship Room. Hope to see you there! Everyone is most welcome! Any questions call Sandy 570-739-1630 or any committee members.

Get us those recipes ASAP !!!

======================================== CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER OF

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY thanks you for your generous support of our center within the past year. We are looking to St. John's Parish in a time of need. We currently need diapers … sizes 4, 5, and 6, to offer to our clients for their babies. We (and our moms and babies) would so appreciate diaper donations at this time. Please place your donations in the back of church. For additional information and ways to get involved with Care Net of Schuylkill County, please contact Sarah Hahner, Care Net's Teen Health Director, at (570) 624-7244 or carenetteenprogram@gmail.com. Thank you so much for your generosity! ========================================

Give thanks to the Lord who is good, whose love endures forever. … Psalm 107:1 ========================================

SUMMER FESTIVAL – 2013 This year's dates …

Friday, July 18th & Saturday, July 19th 5 to 9:30 p.m. each night

Mark your calendars!

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 30th – 7 p.m.

in the Rectory Fellowship Room! ========================================

MID-SUMMER FESTIVAL POT LUCK STAND

Attention Parishioners !!! Once again we are asking for your help in making this year's Pot Luck Stand a success. This year we are going to try something new. If we have enough donations, we will have two Pot Luck Stands. One will be prizes for adults, and one will be prizes for children. Please save all those unwanted items that you got for Birthdays and Christmas and help us with enough prizes to do this. If you would like us to pick up your donation, please call us at (Judy) 570-622-2643 or (Kathy) 570-622-2326 or you can drop them off at the rectory. As always, thank you very much for your support and help ……… Judy Meseravage and Kathy Vicic ========================================

ST. JOHN'S FITNESS GROUP Join us to develop your mind, body, and spirit. Each

Wednesday @ 7p.m. until August 20, we will be meeting in Longinus Hall for a devotional and an informative discussion on fitness, followed by a walk or run. This is a great

opportunity for beginner runners or walkers, those who want to start a fitness routine, as well as seasoned runners. If you are under 18, please attend with a parent or adult guardian. For further information and to register, please email Sarah Hahner and Darren DeArment at saintjohnrun@outlook.com or call 570-617-8418. Please join us! ======================================== NATIVITY BVM HIGH SCHOOL NEWS …. HOST FAMILIES NEEDED …. Nativity BVM High School has accepted several international exchange students for the 2014-2015 school year. Nativity is in need of host families to open their homes and share the American family experience! The student would need a private bedroom, desk, and dresser. Families with young children, single people, and retired couples are welcome to apply! Students have their own insurance and spending money. Families receive a stipend to offset

food costs. For more information, please contact Maureen Challenger at 385-4226.

======================================== NATIVITY BVM HIGH SCHOOL NEWS …. LITTLE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP …. To be held July 14, 15, 16, 17 at Nativity BVM High School for girls entering 3rd through 8th grade; Cost $35.00; includes instruction, team concepts, competitions. Brochures available at Nativity … please call Jenn Daubert for more information … 570-622-8110.

THEATRE ARTS CAMP …. To be held at the school from July 28th to August 1st from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Open to students entering grade 7 through college. Camp is limited to 30 students. Camp includes instruction from a college professor, acting, voice, stage, set design, light design, costume design, group sessions, class sessions, scenes and a live performance. Please contact Jenn at Nativity 570-622-8110 to register.

TRANSFER GRANTS … Receive $3,000 in Transfer Grants from the Bishop’s Commission on Catholic School. Any public or private school student who transfers to 10th or 11th grade at any Diocese of Allentown High School will receive this Grant. The student will receive $2,000 in their first year and $1,000 in their second year. Certain restrictions apply. To receive the grant visit www.allentowndiocese.org/transfergrants.html, print and complete the transfer grant certificate and return to Nativity High School. For more information please call the school at 622-8110.

NATIVITY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP …. Application forms, for incoming freshman only, are now available at Nativity BVM High School. Students must have a parent who is a graduate of Nativity BVM High School. For more information, please call 570-544-2550. ======================================== ASSUMPTION BVM SCHOOL …. Consider giving your child an education in Faith. Nothing beats learning the teachings of Jesus while receiving a quality education in the three R's. Transfer grants are available for those who transfer to a Catholic school from a public school. PRE-SCHOOL: Now offering a 2, 3, and 5 day programs, available for 3, 4 & 5 year olds. Half-Day sessions from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Full-Day sessions from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Before and After School Care available from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Now accepting registrations for the 2014-15 school year. All denominations welcome. Call the school at 570.622.0106 for more information. Check out our website at AssumptionBVMSchool.net. ========================================

Faith is the substance of things hoped for: the evidence of things not seen. … Hebrews 11:1 ========================================

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SUNDAY MASS OBLIGATION You are reminded that it is important to bring your children to Sunday Liturgy during the summer months. We are asking that you or your child fill out a Mass Attendance slip and drop it in the Sunday collection basket. If you are attending another Church please bring a copy of the bulletin from that Church.

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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH I attended Mass today

Name ______________________________________ At _________________________________________

(Church)

Mass Time _____________ Date _______________

If at another Parish Church, please have celebrant sign below and return or have a bulletin signed. ___________________________________________ ========================================

CCD Registration Forms are at the entrances of the Church. The longer form is for new students and new first graders. The shorter form is for students who are presently attending class.

Registration Fee: $60.00 First Child All Other Children: $55.00 per Child

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CYO SPORTS – SIGN-UPS Registration forms for all St. John's CYO sports are available at the Rectory during the week; please call 622-5470 ext. 3. The

fee is $40.00 per family. CYO sports are open to all children – grades 2nd to 8th -- enrolled in a Catholic school or public school. Participants in public school must be registered for CCD in order to play CYO sports. ========================================

WELCOME VISITORS

Thank you for worshiping with us today.

If you are visiting our beautiful church, please know you are most welcome!

If you have questions or are interested in joining our parish family, please call the rectory 622-5470.

All things were made by Him; and without Him was not anything made that was made. … John 1:3 ========================================

CONGRATULATIONS

We congratulate our graduates from high school and eighth grade. May God continue to bless and guide you in your future endeavors. High School Daniel Beruck Kiefer Luckenbill Benjamin Blake Seanna McCabe Emily Brinich Christopher Mickey Hannah Corbacio Aaron Miller Kaitlyn Daniels Caren Moyer Angelo Disabella Austin Pfeffer Daniel Doyle Alyssa Riegel Dylan Evans Jordan Skosnick Sage Garvey Allison Soubik Monica Glunz Michaela Soubik Jason Granito Madison Sterner Shane Granito Samuel Synnott Lilley Greis Brett Vandermeer Jack Hower Luke Vuksta Samuel Kramer Adalie Zanis Grade School Michael Botto Bayley McClure Julia Brinich Jake McClure Madison Buckingham Rileigh McPhillips Braden Burns Stephen Messina Caitlin Coyle Sophie Murray Derek DaSilva Cole Painter Ty Daubert Theresa Schmidt Elias Doyle Megan Skosnick Olivia Eagan Coby Williams Madelyn Garvey Bryce Williams Liliana Golden Stephen Wollyung John Guzick Maria Womer Maecada Herring Zachary Zaharis Joseph Manus Lorne Zanis ========================================

DIOCESAN NEWS & EVENTS If a Prenatal Diagnosis is Poor ...You are not alone. There is help. The Diocese of Allentown has a network of concerned parents and professionals who have experienced or worked closely with issues surrounding poor prenatal diagnosis. For support, contact: Sr. Janice Marie Johnson, 610-289-8900 x 245 or Johnson@allentowndiocese.org

WHY MARRIAGE MATTERS - Will you stand with us at the National March for Marriage on Thursday June 19th? The march is an act of faith ahead of the Fortnight for Freedom. Now is the time to March for Marriage before it is redefined nationwide. There will be an 11:00

AM Rally on the Capitol Grounds in Washington DC followed by a March to Supreme Court. For information visit www.MarriageMarch.org because every child deserves a mom and a dad!

======================================== SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

We appreciate advertisers who support St. John’s by advertising in our bulletin. Please patronize their business and let them know you saw their ad in our bulletin.

======================================== FOOD  COLLECTION  

“We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” … Mother Teresa.

Thank you for doing the small things, like feeding your neighbors, with great love. God bless. Items Needed: Stuffing Mix Canned Fruit Broth Macaroni & Cheese Coffee/Tea (instant) Jelly Hot Chocolate Hot Cereal packages Apple Sauce Canned Sweet Potatoes Peanut Butter Beef Stew Soups Spaghetti Spaghetti Sauce Kindly place your donations in the basket at the 10th Street entrance at the bottom of the steps. Thank you.

PLEASE – NO OUTDATED ITEMS ========================================

OUTREACH MINISTRY REACH OUT and TOUCH SOMEONE

St. John’s OutReach Ministry can help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping,

transportation, meals, etc. Volunteers are always needed. Call Margie Glunz at 622-3067 anytime with your needs and concerns. ========================================

SNAP SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM Do you have a loss of income due to unemployment or decreased work hours? Are you on a limited fixed

income? If so, you may be eligible for this program. Catholic Charities can help you complete and submit your SNAP application. Call 570-628-0466 x 308. ======================================== They are renewed each morning, so great is His faithfulness. … Lamentations 3:23 ========================================

MEMORIALS In Memory of: RAMON GRAPSY Donated by: Scott Bevan, Chris MacAdams $ 20.00 Debbie Bowers $ 20.00 M/M Joseph Brady $ 50.00 Ann Mahoney Brennan $ 25.00 Mary Jane Brennan $ 25.00 Ann & Joe Burns $ 20.00 Diane Campbell $ 30.00 Terry & Kathy Case $ 25.00 Mary Connell $ 20.00 Robert Crosswell $ 25.00 Janet Daubert $ 25.00 Del-Val Internat’l Truck Inc. $150.00 Peggy & Gene Ebling $ 20.00 Bill & Dot Elison $ 25.00 Marilyn Golod $ 50.00 Joan Marie Grapsy & Family $200.00 Daniel & Jeanne Guers $100.00 Daniel & Joan Guers $ 50.00 Molly Guers $ 50.00 Greg & Kim Haupt Family $ 50.00 Richard & Sue Jochems $ 50.00 Helen & Otto Kimbacher $ 50.00 Grace King $ 25.00 Jean Meyer $ 25.00 Bridget & Davidson Miller $100.00 Florence Miller $ 25.00 Henry Minnig Jr. $ 25.00 Joseph & Mimi Modesto $ 25.00 Ann & John Monahan $ 20.00 Nicholas Trucking Co. $100.00 Tommy & Paula Ney $ 20.00 Bob & Mary Porter $ 25.00 Noble & Jule Quandel $ 50.00 Sch. Assembly 4th Degree Knights $200.00 Sherwood Freightliners, Sterling & Western Star Inc. $ 50.00 Rose Smith $ 10.00 Geraldine Womer $ 20.00 Patricia & William Yaag $ 50.00

In Memory of: JOSEPH CHRIST Donated by: Peggy Becker $ 20.00 Sterling & Joanne Hepler $ 25.00 Marie Hochgertel $ 50.00 Helen Hufnagle, Vincent & Joan Smith $ 60.00 Doris Schultz $ 25.00

In Memory of: MARIE MELINCHOK Donated by: Don & Joanne Doyne $ 20.00 Anna Kurtek $ 10.00 Doris Schultz $ 20.00 Jane & Randy Sunday $ 20.00

MEMORIALS In Memory of: SUZANNE RITTLE Donated by: Agnes & Vince Blickley $ 20.00 Paul & Joanie Dimmerling $ 10.00 Ed & Natalie Glunz $ 25.00 Molly Guers $ 25.00 David, Dora, Abigail Kayes $ 20.00 Bernie & Bill Lecher $ 20.00 Karen & Vince Mistysyn $ 20.00 Joe & Judy Piel $ 25.00 Dave, Deb, Mercedes Shelcusky $ 10.00 Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home$ 10.00 Judy Johnson & Peg Zelinsky $ 15.00

In Memory of: LORRAINE TASSO Donated by: Frank & Mindy Chambers $ 10.00 Janet Thomas $ 10.00

In Memory of: VINCENT CAVANAUGH Donated by: Jamie, Olivia,Garrett Cavanaugh $ 50.00 James Kimmel $ 25.00 Ed & Anne Leininger $ 25.00 Bruce & Marian Lord $ 25.00 Richard & Ann Lowe $ 25.00 Anthony & Karen Pilo $ 30.00 John & Barbara Powers $ 25.00 Mr.&Mrs. Ronald Renninger $ 10.00 Mr.&Mrs. Donald Setlock $ 20.00

In Memory of: DOROTHY BOUND Donated by: St. John’s Over 50 Club $ 25.00

========================================NEIGHBORING EVENTS

BLOCK PARTY  …   Sixth Annual Block Party to take place Friday, June 13th and Saturday, June 14th from 5 to 11 p.m. each night at St. Michael the Archangel, Lewis St. Parking Lot of 538 Sunbury St., Minersville. Entertainment each night; Ethnic Foods, Baked Goods, Kid’s Games, Basket Auction, and much more!

VETERAN’S TRIP sponsored by the Schuylkill County Veterans Trip Organization to Washington DC on September 6th. Any Schuylkill County veteran is eligible to participate. Trip is free for veterans and $50.00 for a companion. Please call 622-0730, or for an application please send a large self-

addressed stamped envelope to: SCVTO, PO Box 77, Pottsville, Pa. 17901.

======================================== Then all who take refuge in You will be glad and forever shout for joy. Protect them, that You may be the joy of those who love Your name. Psalm 5:12