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FROM THE PASTOR Dear Parishioners, This Sunday’s gospel reading may not apply to the
case of the poor old Bob whose employer asked him,
“Do you believe that there is life after death?” Bob answered, “Certainly not. There’s no proof of
it.”
His soon-to-be former employer said, “Well there’s
proof now.” After you left early yesterday to go to your brother’s funeral, he came here looking for you.”
This Sunday’s gospel story speaks of the end-times
and the Day of Judgment. Bob’s judgment day story marked the beginning of the end-times for his job. But
we are told that when we face the real end-times, by
patient endurance, we will save our lives. Yours in Christ,
Father Dave ========================================
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, November 15 – 9:00 a.m.
WILLIAM BERCHER (Kathleen Williams)
Tuesday, November 16 – 9:00 a.m.
CAROLINE & VINCENT SMITH (Helen Hufnagle)
Wednesday, November 17 – 9:00 a.m.
JOHN & GRETCHEN LIEBERMAN FAMILY
(Lieberman Family)
Thursday, November 18 – 9:00 a.m.
CHARLES FOSTER (Carolyn Foster)
Friday, November 19 – 9:00 a.m.
RICHARD BUEHLER (Mary Ann Holley)
Saturday – November 20 – 5:00 p.m. DOROTHY CONNELL (John Connell)
Sunday – November 21 – 8:15 a.m.
LIVING & DECEASED OF
ST. JOHN’S BENEFICIAL SOCIETY
Sunday – November 21 – 10:30 a.m.
JOSEPH & RITA SCHWEICH ========================================
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, Carolyn Foster, Edward
Wychunas, John Woznicki, Scott Rhoades,
Mary Ellen Viduszynski, Elizabeth McAlonis,
Espen Murphy, Greg Schoffstall, Sylvia Bercher, Rita Montag, Noah Nabholtz, Mary Margaret Smith, Nancy
Newton, Paul Burns, Jean Smith, Matthew Mazakas,
Steve Kurtek, Melody Mazakas, Rosalia Campion, Dot Elison, Florence Yeager, Vince Albo, Joseph Tuite.
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WEEKLY COLLECTION November 7
th : $ 5,978.50; Dues: $1,689.00
We thank our parishioners for their sacrificial giving.
SCHEDULE Feast of Christ the King
5:00 – Saturday – November 20th
Readers: Lucilla Kochol
Euch.Min.: John & Bernice Petock
Servers: Anthony Wojciechowsky, Emily Witmier,
Brent Gauntlett Cantor: Chic Tamburelli
8:15 a.m. – Sunday – November 21st
Reader: Bill Casey Euch.Min.: Carol Forster, Doris Eiler, Albert Nastasi
Servers: Steven Messina, Megan McLaughlin,
Maeve Stoudt
Cantor: Kelly Messina
10:30 a.m. – Sunday – November 21st
Reader: Ian Hower
Euch.Min.: Mary Jean Morgalis, Gerry Schwartz, Al Hauptly
Servers: Emily & Sam Synnott, Kiefer Luckenbill
Cantor: Ensemble =======================================
CANDLE INTENTIONS BVM – Special Intention
St. Joseph – Special Intention
Tabernacle – IMO Phyllis Gurecki by Ted Gurecki Jr.
Sanctuary Candles
1.IMO George Hahner Sr. by Hahner Family
2,3,4. IMO Carol & Harry Nygren by Joe Christ
Guardian Angels
1. Special Intention
2. IMO Jean Poppert by Ted Gurecki Jr.
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CATECHIST CORNER Parents please review the prayers with your children.
Morning Offering:
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day in
union with the holy sacrifice of the Mass throughout the
world. I offer them for all the intentions of your Sacred
Heart: the salvation of souls, the reparation for sin, the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions
of our bishops and of all the apostles of prayer, and in
particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month. Amen.
A good way for all of us to start our day!
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Children’s Liturgy
Please Note: There will be no Children’s Liturgy
until the Sunday after Thanksgiving … November 28th
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FIRST PENANCE PARENT
MEETING The next Sacramental Parent Meeting
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for Reconciliation will take place
Sunday, November 21st.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK How do you hold on to faith and help others
to trust when bad things happen?
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This Week’s Readings 33
rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (November 13/14)
Reading I: Malachi 3:19-20a
Reading II: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Gospel: Luke 21:5-19
READING REFLECTION
A Spiritual Revolution
“You who fear my name, for you there will arise the sun
of justice with its healing rays.” Justice. Healing rays. We have wanted this for a long
time now. But what about the fear part? The scripture is
not talking about the fear we get in horror films. Not that strange noise when you are alone in the house. Fear of
God is a reasonable, settled concern, an awe before what
is very much bigger than you. This is the older meaning
of the word, a reverential wonder toward the creator. Spiritually speaking, this kind of “fear” is completely
necessary for us. Only when we have it can we be ready
to start relating to God, to begin maturing in our relation with the Most High. Only then do we begin to suspect
what it really means to say that God is Love.
Sane as the last sentence may be, understanding it
requires a continuing revolution in our lives, like the one Copernicus caused. He showed that the sun does not
revolve around the earth but rather that the earth circles
the sun. Notice: Most of us are pre-Copernican spiritually. God’s job is to circle around us, we think, as
if we were the center of the universe. We are just small
planets but we say that God is there to help us, to answer our prayers, to make us peaceful, to make our side win
the ball game, and so on.
Nothing is really wrong with any of these.
But we stand in desperate need of a Copernican revolution. God does not exist to serve me. Just the
opposite. God is center of the universe, not me! God
quietly maintains in existence all that is: stars, galaxies, lands, oceans, cities, humans hearts, butterfly wings. We
owe such a Being reverence.
It takes a spiritual transformation to think in this way. What would happen if you or I tried it?
First, we would be living in truth instead of pretense.
The truth of our lives is that human beings are
constructed to have the real God within them, the source and goal of who they are, instead of the latest fad. If God
is greatest, why would we make something else the
center of our life? Second, the “sun of justice with its healing rays” would
shine upon us. God’s love would appear to us in truth
instead of as just a bauble to play with, or a way to find a
parking place. We would begin to see God as the gentle
source of life and the affectionate mother of the entire universe.
Advent is coming very soon. The Church will be
preparing to see tender love shown forth in a child. In
pre-Advent (now) we have to take in God’s grandeur in its awesome and fear-invoking stage so we will be
humble enough to prepare ourselves for the baby.
That is why the First Reading and the Gospel thunder on about the day of reckoning when “nation will rise
against nation, and kingdom against kingdom” and so
on. These readings do indeed bring forth awe and fear. They show us who is at the center of the universe . . .
. . . waiting for us to climb down from our thrones.
… Fr. John Foley, S. J. of the Center for Liturgy
Next Week’s Readings Christ the King (November 20/21)
Reading I: 2 Samuel 5:1-3
Reading II: Colossians 1:12-20
Gospel: Luke 23:35-43 ========================================
R. C. I. A.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA is for anyone who is interested in becoming
Catholic or in updating and deepening their
understanding of the Catholic Faith. Call St. John’s
Rectory, 622-5470, to register for the RCIA sessions which began October 7th. All are welcome to attend any
or all of the sessions!
R.C.I.A. Schedule
November 18th
at St. Michael’s
Who is Jesus? … Fr. Adam Sedar
December 2nd
at St. Patrick’s
Trinity … Karen Powers
December 9th
at St. Michael’s
Mary and the Saints … Sr. Catherine
December 16th
at St. John’s The Church … S. Maryanne
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SUNDAYS AT THE WELL Join Us for a Four Week Journey
in the Gospel of St John
November 14th
, 21st, 28
th and Dec 5
th
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Sign up in the back of church or call the Rectory
" Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ "
- St Jerome
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GERTRUDE HAWK CANDY The Gertrude Hawk Christmas Candy Sale has begun!
Orders and money are due by November 28th. Candy
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will be available for pick-up the weekend of December
11th & 12
th.
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CCCHHHRRRIIISSSTTTMMMAAASSS BBBAAAZZZAAAAAARRR DDDOOONNNAAATTTIIIOOONNNSSS We wish to thank the following for their donations … AAA Membership Gift Certificate
Andy & Clare Alfonsi Pamper Met Breast Cancer Basket
Denise Alvarez Peanut Butter & Jelly Basket
All American Café $15.00 Gift Certificate
All Saints School All Saints School Basket
Beehive Salon Beauty Basket
Bella Salon 2 Haircut Certificates
BG’s Market $25.00
Car Cleaners 2 Car Care Baskets
Dot Bound Crocheted Hangers
Dolores Brophy $20.00 / Penguin
Kathy Buehler $100.00 CCD Teachers/Aides Apple Basket
Mary & MJ Connell $10.00
Crafters 2 Snowman Baskets, Santa Basket,
Holiday Entertaining Basket, Red
& Silver Basket, Dickens Village
Basket, Spring Basket, Just for Her
Basket, Boys & Girls Toy Baskets,
Child’s Activity Basket, Christmas
Basket, Girl’s Doll Basket, Boys
Car Basket, Girl’s Game Basket,
Blue Snowman Basket, Kitchen Basket, Ornament Basket,
Coffee/Tea Time, Harvest Basket,
Christmas Basket, Sleigh Basket,
Little Girl’s Basket, Christmas
Nativity Basket, Wreath with
Ornaments, Merry Christmas
Basket
Deegan Corporation Gift Certificate – Tax Preparation
DeMarco’s Deli $10.00 Gift Certificate
Marie Doyle Potluck Basket
Don & Joanne Doyne Wine & Snack Basket Father Dave Gevalia Coffee Basket
Bill & Dot Elison Yankee Candle Basket
Farlow’s $10.00 Gift Certificate
Marie Flynn Handmade Knitted Dog Blanket,
Sweaters, Ponchos
Millie Fredericks Ice Cream Sundae Basket
Sandy Frinzi 3 – Football Night Baskets
Karla Garland Travel Basket,Candle/Beauty Basket
Kathy Gianfagna Various Handmade Christmas
Items, Purses, Ornaments, etc.
Giant Store $25.00 Gift Certificate
Glunz/LeBlanc Family Dog Basket Paul Gombola Prayer Basket
Prudence Griffin $60 Holistic Health Service Cert.
Gramma’s Restaurant $25.00 Gift Certificate
Lorraine Gurlavage Wine
Hadesty’s Tape Measures
Missy Hahner Cookie Tray
Headquarters Salon Beauty Basket
Sterling & Joanne Hepler $50.00
Jacob & Diane
(Rosenberger)Herring Busy Baby Toy Basket
JCK Marketing Newborn Baby Basket
Sue Jochems Handyman Basket, 2 - Sewing
Baskets, Beer Collector’s Basket
Lucilla Kochol Barbie Basket
Tony & Joanne Kochol Coffee Maker/Crystal Candle Vase
Anna Kurtek $25.00 Maureen Kurtek Baker’s Basket
John & Pat Kutch $25.00 Gift Certificate Roma Pizza
Mary Kutch $10.00
Pat Lombel/Dorothy Lotz Snack Basket
Fran Lorenz Pamper Me Basket
Justina Majestic Gift Certificate & Lottery Basket
Maroon’s $25.00 Gift Certificate
Kelly Messina Family Movie Night Basket
Karen Mistysyn 42” Bride Doll
Nancy’s Fancy Flowers Chocolate/Tea Basket,
Christmas Wreath
Nativity High School Sports/School Basket Al & Kathy Norkus Wine & Snack Basket
Original Italian Pizza $10.00
John & Bernice Petock Child’s Craft Basket/Book Basket
Philly Pretzel Factory 100 Pretzel Gift Cards
Carol Quirin Various Christmas items,
$150 Lottery Tickets
Roma Pizza $10.00 Gift Certificate
Dorothy Rosenberger Avon Basket
Kay Russell&Doris Schultz Breakfast & More Basket
Dot Ryan & Donna Pugh Disney Girl’s Basket
St. John’s Choirs DVD Basket St. John’s Parishioners Vera Bradley Basket
St. John’s Parishioners Phillies Basket
Eleanor Schaeffer Donna Sharp Basket, Hand-knitted
Washcloths and Scarves
Helen Schaeffer $25.00
Sue Scheetz First Aide Basket
Joanie Scheetz Christmas Ornaments
Pat & Missy Scheetz Gift Wrap Basket, Various Items
Scheidel Family Little Peace Farm Basket
Barbara Schoenauer Christmas Wall Hanging/
Sewing Basket Mary Anne Schweikert Crocheted Purses & Bags Serendipity Purse / Candle
Mary Sitcoske 2 Wine Baskets / Beauty Basket
Bernice Sockwell Towels with Crocheted Toppers,
Crocheted Angel
Dorothy Stangl Death by Chocolate Basket
Donna Steidle Handmade Jewelry / Crafts
Peggy Stoppi Penn State Basket
Wayne & Diane Stoudt $50.00
Sun Seekers Manicure Basket
Chick & Mary Tamburelli Wooden Lighted Snowman
Lorraine Tasso Wine Basket Janet (Rosenberger)Thomas Clean Kids Care Basket
Luis R. & Virginia Visot Wine Basket
Vito’s Coal Fired Pizza $25.00
Waymart $25.00
Weis Store $10.00
Bob Weaver Chevrolet $25.00
Joe & Barbara Wollyung $25.00
Ellen Zane $25.00
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BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS will take place in Longinus Hall after all Masses next
weekend, November 20/21.
ANNUAL WHITE MASS November 21, 2010
The Allentown Guild of the Catholic Medical
Association will be hosting the Annual White Mass to be
celebrated at Queenship of Mary Parish, 1308 Newport Avenue, Northampton on Sunday November 21
st at
3:00 p.m. Health care workers are invited to attend this
Mass in thanksgiving and supplication for God's
blessings upon their work. An informal reception will follow in the Church hall. RSVP by email,
[email protected] or by phone, 610-289-8900
ext 500. ========================================
THE POVERTY RELIEF FUND COLLECTION The Great Recession has had a direct impact on many of the faithful here in the Diocese of Allentown. That’s
why the Diocese is instituting a new collection to take
the place of the national collection that funded the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. The
Diocesan Poverty Relief Fund will finance local projects
and organizations that help the needy in the five counties
of our Diocese.
This new collection will be taken up the weekend of
November 20-21. Place your cash or checks, made
out to the parish, directly in the collection basket next
weekend.
======================================== THANK YOU !
Our parish has had some wonderful spiritual experiences
in these months. We have a team of VERY dedicated
people whose contributions are significant to the success
of our programs held for the spiritual growth of us all. These dedicated parishioners are: Michelle and Michael
Ambrose, Bill Gianfagna, Bob Hahner, Lucilla
Kochol, Rose Schimpf, Beth and Rick Smith, Deacon Visot. We also thank Fr. Dave for his leadership,
guidance and care for the spiritual welfare of our
parishioners.
They have been involved in the planning and execution of Adult Faith Formation programs on Job and the
Gospel of John, the GIFT Program, and the Parish
Retreat at Shillington. Most of the team have been involved in the Diocesan ILM Program. They are a
source of rich vitality for us and are a gift to our parish.
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OUTREACH MINISTRY REACH OUT and TOUCH SOMEONE
Call Margie Glunz 622-3067
Call us if you need us.
Volunteers are needed immediately to
prepare meals for parishioners who are in need.
Please call the above number to volunteer. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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FROM YOUR PARISH ADVOCATE As you may recall, last Sunday, November
7, was Disability Inclusion Awareness Sunday throughout the Diocese of Allentown. In observance of
that event at St. John the Baptist, I would like to thank
Father Dave for encouraging my daughter Skye Major and her friends Tyler Wilson and Nicholas Kramer in
presenting the gifts during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Thanks
also to Sister Maryanne for preparing the food basket for
Nicholas to carry. I would also like to express sincerest gratitude to the members of St. Bernard’s Beneficial
Society for graciously relinquishing the honor
of presenting the gifts for the Mass, which was offered up for the members of that esteemed Society both living
and deceased. Finally, from the bottom of my heart,
thank you Roseann Sitkus and Laura Kramer for being
an example of true, Godly motherhood as you lovingly nurture your amazing sons. Again, if anyone in the
Parish would like to contact me, on behalf of yourself or
someone you love, I can be reached at 622-9364 or [email protected].
God bless!
Nannette Brophy Major
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OPPORTUNITIES AND GIFTS IN MIDLIFE
An Advent Reflection Catholic Charities, Diocese of Allentown, will host this
Diocesan Conference for adults of all faiths interested in
learning more about the opportunities and gifts of mid-life.
Date: Saturday, December 4th
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Place: St. Mary’s Parish in Kutztown
Keynote Speaker: Sr. Nancy Iampietro, CPS
Liturgy Celebrant: Most Rev. John O Barres, D.D. Deadline for Reservations: November 23
rd
Cost: $25.00
Who should attend? Adults who consider themselves
at mid-life interested in learning more about life’s spiritual journey, as well as professionals interested in
developing their skills. In addition to a keynote address
and liturgy, four breakout sessions will be offered that will further explore the topics of Adult Faith and Midlife
Spirituality, the Empty Nest and Changing
Relationships, Planning for Retirement and Caring for Others while Caring for Yourself.
For further information call 610-791-3888 ext. 304 or
e-mail [email protected]
======================================== MEALS ON WHEELS
Volunteers Needed – The Schuylkill County Meals on Wheels Program needs YOU! Please help the senior citizens in the
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Pottsville area remain in their homes by helping to prepare or
delivering a hot, nutritious meal at noontime on Mondays,
Wednesdays or Fridays. For more information, please call
“Meals on Wheels” 624-3023 or 800-621-6325.
THANKSGIVING FOOD COLLECTION
There is a need for many more Thanksgiving Baskets
this year, more than we anticipated. We need your help with donating turkeys and canned goods. We sincerely
thank you for your ongoing generosity.
Items Needed: Stuffing Mix Cranberries
Broth / Gravy Beef Stew
Coffee/Tea (instant) Jelly Hot Chocolate Hot Cereal packages
Apple Sauce Canned Sweet Potatoes
Peanut Butter Macaroni & Cheese
Soups Turkeys
If anyone wishes to donate a Turkey for this
collection, please call the Rectory 622-
5470. Kindly place your donations in the baskets at the rear
and side entrances of the church. Thank you.
If you are a parishioner and experiencing hardship at
this time of the year and would like a food basket for Thanksgiving, please call the Rectory. All information
will be kept confidential.
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SSJ MISSION CORPS If you or someone you know is interested in making a
difference in the lives of others by giving a year of service, you might want to know about the SSJ Mission
Corps. This volunteer program, sponsored by the
Sisters of Saint Joseph, provides an opportunity for young women between the ages of 21-35 to work with
those who are materially poor in the Philadelphia area.
The young women who join the Mission Corps live
together in a community which is grounded in the values of justice, spirituality, community, and simple living.
The women partner with the Sisters of Saint Joseph in
furthering the gospel mission of active inclusive love of God and neighbor without distinction. We are now
accepting inquiries and applications for the 2011-2012
volunteer year beginning in August 2011. For more information call Sister Rose Andrea at 215-248-7239 or
email her at [email protected].
You can also check the volunteer link at
http://www.ssjphila.org/volunteers.html ========================================
CHANCE BOOKS: to benefit Retired Sisters of
Saint Joseph will be available after Mass next weekend,
November 20/21.
Grand Prize: $10,000 10 Prizes: $500 each
Drawing: December 5th
Donation: $1.00 per chance or 6 for $5.00
Sisters of St. Joseph Thanksgiving Novena Cards are
also available. ========================================
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CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE Homemade Christmas Cookies (sold by the dozen) to benefit St. John's Catholic Women's Union, will be
available in Longinus Hall on the following dates:
Saturday, December 11th
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 12th
8 a.m. until 12 Noon
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PUMPKIN ROLL SALE … sponsored by St. John’s Food Service …
Whole Pumpkin Rolls … $9.00 each.
Pick-up at the Russell Building on Saturday,
November 20th
at 11 a.m. To place an order, please call
Kate Zagar 622-3193. or the Rectory 622-5470.
Volunteers Needed … Pumpkin Rolls will be made
November 18th & 19
th at the Russell Building from 9
a.m. until ?? Please call Kate Zagar if you can help 622-
3193.
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NEIGHBORING EVENTS THANKSGIVING BAKE SALE & MORE sponsored by St.
Patrick Church on Saturday, Nov. 20th
(12 to 7 p.m.)
and Sunday, Nov. 21st (8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) at the
Parish Center. Homemade baked goods, city chicken, halushki, and a variety of soups, including: vegetable,
bean & potato. Craft items will also be available. To
place an advanced order for the city chicken, call 622-1802 (9 a.m-4 p.m.) by Nov. 17th
======================================== Looking for a Christian Men’s Group?
Searching for a Group of Like-Minded Men? Bridge Builders Men’s Fellowship may be the group
for you! Meetings begin at 7 p.m. and last approximately
one hour followed by a time of refreshments and
PECANS - PECANS St. John’s Catholic Women’s Union will be selling
Pecans again this year.
1 lb Mammoth Halves (available now)
12 oz. Milk Chocolate Covered Halves 12 oz. Dark Chocolate Covered Halves
(available at the Christmas Bazaar)
All pecans are $8.00 For more information or to place an order,
Please call Fran Lorenz 544-2837.
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fellowship. For more information call Bob Hahner
622-0223. Our next meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, November 18th– 7 p.m.
at Salem United Methodist Church in Orwigsburg
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S UNION St. John's Catholic Women's Union was founded in 1926 and is still active and a viable organization, whose
purpose is service and friendship.
We meet every month on the third
Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Longinus Hall. We have a short business meeting and
refreshments are served. During the year
we have interesting programs which include a Chinese Auction, Fall Harvest Sale, Halloween
fun, Christmas Party, Pizza Sale, Pie Sale, etc. We have
a wonderful group of women of all ages and interests.
Monies raised through our various projects are given to St. John's Church to be used wherever needed. If you
would like to join us, we meet the third Wednesday of
each month. Please join us. All women of St. John's Parish are welcome!
Our Next Meeting
Wednesday, November 17th
7:00 p.m. – Longinus Hall
Installation of Officers
will take place at this meeting. ========================================
FAMILY GUILD The Family Guild is a small organization which
sponsors activities for the elementary school students of the parish.
Through our fundraising efforts we sponsor two spiritual based programs throughout the year. The programs are
the Advent-ure and the Lent Event.
The Family Guild also strives to make the Sacraments
of First Holy Communion and Confirmation a little more special for our children by purchasing gifts and
providing flowers for these joyous occasions.
If you would like to become more involved within the
parish and be a positive influence in the spiritual lives of
our parish youth, consider joining the Family Guild. We always welcome a new face among us.
If interested pleased call the Rectory 622-5470.
Our next meeting is …Tuesday, November 16th
7 p.m. in the Rectory Fellowship Room ========================================
FROM OUR PARISH NURSE … Janet Daubert
Stress has become part of our lives! I believe this
is a reality in today’s world. Stress knows no boundaries. Take some time this week to
reflect on stress in your life and its causes.
Many of the conditions that cause stress cannot be changed but our reactions can!
Writing your reflections about stress will be a great help
in finding the cause and working to reduce stress levels. Now that we have identified some of the causes, what
can we do about them? Again, we may not be able to
change all of our daily stresses, so let’s work on our reactions.
1. Limit the time spent watching TV (especially the
news)
2. Spend at least one hour a day outside. Take a walk.
3. Listen to music. Sing along or sit in a
comfortable chair with your feet up and relax. 4. Keep a journal. Write down your thoughts and
feelings. This is your private journal.
5. Seach out some positive friends and relatives to spend time with.
If you feel that stress may be affecting your health,
consult your physician.
P.S. Most of us remember Mr. Rogers of the TV show, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood saying, “You are special,
take care of yourself.”
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OFFICE OF PRO-LIFE: Do you seek healing
from a past abortion experience either recent or many years ago? Ca ll 1-866-3 Rachel, the confidential
Project Rachel Hotline, for information about
compassionate post-abortion counseling and
reconciliation and Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats. ========================================
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SCHUYLKILL WOMEN IN CRISIS 24/7 HOTLINE
622-6220
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