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June 2, 2019
Website•www.catholiclykenswilliamstown.org
Harrisburg Diocese Website • www.HbgDiocese.org E-Mail • [email protected] Rev. Michael Opoki, AJ • [email protected] • 717-453-7895
Deacon George Garber Jr • [email protected] • 717-362-3233
Parish Secretary • Tiffany Jones • 717-453-7895 * [email protected]
Parish Bookkeeper • Susan Torrey • 717-453-7895 * [email protected]
CCD Coordinator • Nora Valovage • 717-453-8207 *[email protected]
Parish Maintenance • Michael Orowski • 717-222-8535
Parish Pastoral Council • Anne Romberger • 717-647-9182
OLHC Parish Council of Catholic Women • Deb Bush • 717-453-9984
SHJ Parish Council of Catholic Women • Rosemary Boyer • 717-647-4485
SHJ Sacristans • Sheila Sowers • 717-647-4963 & Noreen Gochenaur • 717-523-2180
SHJ Hershey Park Fundraiser • Anne Romberger • 717-647-9182 & Jean Daniel • 717-647-9837
Knights of Columbus • Thomas Vottero • 717-692-4935
Alcoholics Anonymous • Meet at OLHC Parish Hall • Sunday and Thursday @ 7 pm
Meals on Wheels • [email protected] • Robert Burns • 717-780-6315
Matrimony: Couples contemplating marriage in the
Diocese of Harrisburg are to approach a Priest at least nine to
twelve months before the date on which they plan to marry.
No date may be finalized until the priest establishes the
couple’s freedom to marry and determine their readiness for
marriage.
Registration- New Parishioners are invited to visit the Parish
Office 9am - 2pm, Monday & Thursday or 11am – 4pm on
Tuesday & Wednesday. When moving or changing your
phone number, please notify the parish office.
The Sacrament of Baptism: 12:30pm: First Sunday of the
month Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens.
12:00pm: Third Sunday of the month Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church, Williamstown. Pre-baptismal instructions must be
completed in order to have your child baptized. Call the
parish office before planning your child’s baptism.
The Sacrament of Penance:
Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens:
Saturdays 3-4pm & Mondays 7:45-8:15am
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Williamstown:
Wednesdays 7:45- 8:15am
Saturday Vigil Mass:
4:15pm Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens.
Sunday Morning Mass:
8:15am- Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens.
10:45am -Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Williamstown.
Weekday Mass: Please see the inside of the bulletin
Holy Day Mass:
11am -Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens.
7pm -Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Williamstown.
Visitation of the Sick: Please notify the Rectory when a member
of the parish is in the hospital or if someone is unable to attend
Mass and wishes to receive Holy Communion. Anyone going into
the hospital for surgery should contact the priest to receive the
Anointing of the Sick before surgery.
“We, the parish community of Our Lady Help of Christians and Sacred Heart of Jesus, are a welcoming Catholic
community in the Diocese of Harrisburg. Being nourished and strengthened by the graces we receive in the Eucharist
and the other Sacraments, we are committed to praying and working together as one. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we
strive to live the Gospel of Jesus in our lives and to bring the truth of Christ’s salvation to the communities around us.”
Our Lady Help of Christians Church Lykens, PA
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Williamstown, PA
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Parish Office: 732 East Main Street
Lykens, PA 17048
717-453-7895
FAX: 717-453-9426
Open: 9am-2pm Mondays & Thursdays
11am – 4pm Tuesdays & Wednesdays
June 2, 2019
Saturday, June 1
4:15pm @ OL
Saint Justin, Martyr
In memory of Marie Kasper By: Jeff & Lisa Bordner
Sunday, June 2
8:15 am @ OL
10:45 am @ SH
Seventh Sunday of Easter
For the People of the Parish
In memory of John Bordner, Sr. By: Ivy Bordner
Monday, June 3
8:30am @ OL
Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs
In memory of John Bordner, Sr. By: Ivy Bordner
Tuesday, June 4
8:30am @ SH
In memory of Jason Leitzel By: Ray & Cheryl Stine
20th Anniversary of his death 06/07/2019
Wednesday, June 5
8:30am @ SH
Saint Boniface, Bishop & Martyr
In memory of John & Kitty Kosoloski By: David Hoffman
Thursday, June 6
No Mass
Friday, June 7
8:30am @ OL
In memory of Marie Kasper By: Connie & Mike Tiazkun
Saturday, June 8
4:15pm @ OL
In memory of Michael Bower By: LeeAnn Lenker & Karen Schoffstall
Sunday, June 9
8:15am @ OL
10:45am @ SH
Pentecost Sunday
In memory of Marie Kasper By: Peg & Tom Troutman
For the People of the Parish
Our Lady Help of Christians Sanctuary Lamp burns: For All Souls
Sacred Heart of Jesus Sanctuary Lamp burns: For All Souls
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
MINISTERS OF THE LITURGICAL
CELEBRATIONS
Our Lady’s Offertory Collection
May 26, 2019 Totals: $2,816.00
2018 Offering: $2,262.00
Envelopes Returned: 74
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
MINISTERS OF THE LITURGICAL
CELEBRATIONS
Sacred Heart Offertory Collection
May 26, 2019 Totals: $1,467.00
2018 Offering: $938.33
Envelopes Returned: 43
Saturday, June 8, 2019 @ 4:15pm
Altar Servers – Jaelyn Collier, Josselyn Collier,
Blake Bender
Lectors – Noreen Gochenaur
Greeters – Noreen Gochenaur
Sunday, June 9, 2019 @ 8:15am
Altar Servers- Landon Adrian, Cassidy Whitcomb,
Kiarah Barge
Lectors – Warren Thoma
Greeters – Warren Thoma
Sunday, June 9, 2019 @ 10:45 am
Altar Servers – Delaney Bixler, Francesca Ziegler
Lector- Joseph Mihalick
Eucharistic Minister – Melvin Gochenaur
Greeters – Anne Romberger
2nd
Collections:
June 9th
: Pentecost Collection
June 16th
: Catholic Communications
June 23rd
: Debt Reduction
TODAY’S READINGS & HYMNS
June 1st/2
nd
Scripture Readings: Page: 167
Entrance: BB #731
Preparation: BB #629
Communion: BB #166
Sending Forth: BB #201
June 2, 2019
Please Remember Those Who Have Requested Prayers
*Almonzo
*Kathy Begani
*Andrea Bixler
*Laethum Boothe
*Kathy Platzer Dougher
*Joyce Dolan
*Laretta Doyle
*Bernard Doyle
*Jack Esterline
*Brenda Garber
*Anna Hain
*Brett Kaden
*Vincent Kennedy
*Shelly Klinger
*Evelyn Koppenhaver
*Mary Jane Koppenhaver
*Donnie Laing
*Natalie McMaster
*Jimmy Modrijan
*Joyce Moyer
*Jim Murray
*Jeannie Nard
*Joe Pendal
*Ken Rebuck
*Margaret Shadle
*Pat Shutt
*Penny Stine
*Anna Trawitz
*Mary Trumpeter
*Mary Underkoffler
*Katie Wallace
*Steve Welker
*Roz Wilson
*Jim Willier
*Priscilla Wrubel
Names will remain on the list for 6 weeks at a time, unless requested indefinitely.
* denotes indefinitely. Please notify the Parish Office when a name may be removed from the Indefinite List.
Names may be added, removed and renewed at any time by contacting the Parish Office.
June 2, 2019 Seventh Sunday of Easter Prayer for others
Reading I Acts 7:55-60 (Stephen’s martyrdom)
Reading II Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 (blessed are
those who follow the Lamb)
Gospel John 17:20-26 (prayer for all believers)
Key Passage Jesus prayed, “I pray not only for them, but
also for those who will believe in me through their word, so
that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in
you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe
that you sent me.” (John 18:20-21)
Adult What are some of the most important things to ask of
God?
Child What are some of the most important things to ask of
God?
Catechists Needed As we make plans to register our students for the Religious
Ed program beginning in September, we are in need of
volunteer catechists. Right now teachers are needed for
grades 5, 7, 8, and one teacher for grades 10-12. We did not
have enough teachers last year so we had to combine several
classes; I hope to not have to do so again. Please take some
time to pray about this, and if you find yourself being pulled
to teach even if you don’t think you can, contact Nora
Valovage at the parish office. As we all know, “God doesn’t
call the qualified, He qualifies the called.”
FROM THE PASTORAL COUNCIL
Please join us for an informal discussion on Safety and
Security for places of worship, June 26th at 6:30pm, in Our
Lady’s social hall. We will talk about information received
from the South Central Task Force Security workshop.
Topics will include parish event planning, building safety and
security, and active shooter information. Please call the
parish office by June 21st if you plan to attend. Thank you.
Summer schedule for Thursdays
evening rosary at sacred Heart
June 13 @ 7pm July 11 @ 7pm Aug. 8 @ 7pm
June 27 @ 7pm July 25 @ 7pm Aug. 22 @ 7pm
Weekly rosary will resume Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019
@ 7pm
Evangelization Prayer & Challenges For June
By: Jim Gontis
If God is Love, and if Jesus is God, and if Jesus instituted
the Catholic Church, would it not stand to reason that it
must be God's loving desire that every person would
freely choose to be Catholic?
Prayer Intention
Dear Father in Heaven, I ask You in Jesus’ Name that You
will bring about the conversion of every human being to
the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, for I know
that Jesus desires that there be “one flock and one
Shepherd”. Amen.
Evangelization Challenges for the Month of June
1) Focus on one way to become a better Catholic this
month, e.g. go to Mass more frequently, go to Confession,
read Scripture for 5 minutes each day, pray for someone
who has persecuted you or offended you.
2) Make a sacrifice for the conversion of sinners and the
salvation of souls,e.g. fast from one meal, pray an extra
Rosary, give up coffee for one morning.
3) Invite a fallen-away Catholic to go with you to Mass
and take them out to breakfast afterward.
4) If you sponsored someone for Baptism or
Confirmation, encourage the person(s) you sponsored to
practice the Faith.
Hint:
For all of these, but especially for #3's and 4, pray for
wisdom, prudence, and courage.
June 2, 2019
OUR LADY’S PCCW NEWS CHICKEN BBQ & BAKE SALE
Our Lady’s Council will be sponsoring a Chicken BBQ and
Bake Sale on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Tickets are $10 each, and
the platters will include half a chicken, baked potato, corn,
applesauce and roll & butter. Platters will be take-out only.
Pick up time will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Our Lady’s
Social Hall. We have 150 tickets available for purchase. For
tickets please contact either the parish office at 717-453-7895 or
Nora Valovage at 717-453-8207. Please be sure to stop by the
bake sale to get your dessert. Anyone willing to donate baked
goods, please contact Pat Shutt at 717-453-7637.
Our Lady’s PCCW will be holding their Spring Social at
Max’s in Millersburg on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at
6:30pm. All women from Our Lady’s and Sacred Heart
are invited to attend this event. Everyone will be
ordering their own meal from the menu. If you plan to
attend this event, please contact the parish office at 717-
453-7895 or Deb Bush at 717-453-9984 by Sunday, June
9th
. We hope to see you there!
Knights of Columbus News
Attention 2019 Graduating High School Seniors!
This year’s topic for The Knight Of Columbus
scholarship essay will be: “How has my Catholic faith
helped me as a young adult, and how do I plan to stay
strong in my faith as I further my education in
college?”
Applications are available in the parish office.
Scholarship winners will be chosen on June
19th at the K of C monthly meeting, so please
submit your applications and essays promptly.
Women’s Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast
June 4, 2019 The Ladies of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in
Millersburg will be hosting a Women’s Ecumenical Prayer
Breakfast on Tuesday June 4, 2019 at 8am. The Free-Will
Outreach will be for the God’s Puzzle Pieces Program. The
buffet style meal is $8 per person and begins at 8:45am.
Please make your reservations by contacting Anne
Romberger 717-647-9182. Carpooling is encouraged due to
limited parking. For a list of parking options, please contact
the parish office. We hope to see you there!
FORMED pick of the week
The Holy Spirit
Third Person of the Trinity
In this captivating presentation, Fr. Shannon Collins
discusses the essential character of the Holy Spirit
and the role the forgotten Person of the Blessed
Trinity has played since the creation of the world.
Drawing upon Scripture and tradition, Fr. Collins
explains the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and how he
works in the lives of believers. Listeners are sure to
come to a better appreciation for this “sweet guest of
our soul” who seeks to bring us closer to Christ and
eternal salvation.
Pentecost Sunday, June 9, 2019 Next Sunday is Pentecost Sunday, which is considered the
birthday of the Church. The second collection next
weekend will support our seminarians in their formation.
There is a flyer in today’s bulletin which shows you the
impact of your gifts when you support the Pentecost
Collection. Please take a moment and review it prior to the
second collection next weekend. Thank You.
Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging The Agency’s “Loan Closet” is designed to allow Dauphin
County senior citizens to borrow medical equipment &
supplies; such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, portable
toilets, shower chairs, etc, Free of Charge. We are
committed to replenishing our loan closet and are looking for
anyone who would like to assist us with the replenishment.
If you would like to donate items, please contact the Agency
@ 717-780-6130. Thank you!
Faith in Action! The Diocesan Summer Camp for Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities is seeking
volunteers to assist at its residential camp, August 11-16, 2019. The camp takes place at Camp Kirchenwald in Lebanon
County and serves the needs of approximately 40 adults. The camp has been held annually for the past 33 years and is
primarily dependent on volunteer support. Last year, volunteers from parishes throughout our Diocese participated
alongside volunteers from other faith communities to help make this ministry a success. Anyone 16+ is welcome to
volunteer for full-time or part-time duties; there is a particular need for male volunteers, 18 or older, who are able to spend
the night. All volunteers are required to complete the Diocesan Clearance process and attend a brief training session prior
to helping at camp. There is no cost to volunteers; all meals, events, campground activities, etc. are included. A deadline
of June 30, 2019 for expressing volunteer interest is requested in order to facilitate planning efforts.