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

ST• JOHN THE EVANGELISTROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH

To the Parish Family of St. John the Evangelist,With a joyful and grateful heart, I wish to share with you some great news! Archbishop Pérez has announced that parishes of the Archdiocese of Phila-delphia will be able to resume public Masses the weekend of June 6 and 7. On behalf of myself and the Deacons, we look forward to welcoming you back! Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus as we make our way back to the in person celebration of the Mass.While our county remains in the Yellow Phase of statewide reopening, all of us need to do our part to make sure that our return to Mass is a peaceful and safe experience for all. Please take the time to read the instructions below. We ask everyone to follow these guidelines when attending Mass during this period:GENERAL POINTS• The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation continues to be lifted during the Yellow Phase. You are not required to

attend Mass at this time.• Please stay home if you are sick.• Please stay home if you are at higher risk of severe illness with COVID19. If you are uncertain about your risk status, please consult your doctor.• Mass will continue to be available as it has throughout the pandemic. Daily and Sunday Mass will be posted on our website and Facebook page.MASS SCHEDULE• The regular Mass schedule will resume with the 4:00 PM Saturday Vigil, 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM on Sunday.• Since state regulations for the Yellow Phase allows for only 50 percent capacity of our church to be utilized (450people), any overflow of parish-

ioners would be directed to the Chapel.BEFORE COMING TO MASS• Please wash your hands for 20 seconds using soap and water.• Before entering the Church, please put on a face mask or cloth covering. Exceptions to this are “children younger than 2 years old, anyone who has

trouble breathing or is unconscious, and anyone who is incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the cloth face covering without assistance” (CDC Guidelines).

• Missalettes will not be in the pews during this period. You are welcome to bring your own missal/readings with you.ENTERING THE CHURCH AND SEATING• Hand sanitizers will be available at the Church entrances. Please use the hand sanitizer upon entering and exiting the Church. Please consider

bringing your own small hand sanitizer.• There will be Collection baskets at the entrances of the church for your convenience to drop off your weekly donation. NO collection will be

taken up during the Mass.• Once you have entered, you will be guided by an usher or greeter to your seat, where social distancing will be required. Seating will start in the

pews closest to the altar, and by direction of the ushers, proceed to the back of the church, until the church has reached capacity.• Seating will be designed for every third pew. Members of families or same households may sit together. Please place 6 feet between your house-

hold and members of a different household.• Missalettes will be removed, and you are encouraged to bring your own Missal reading with you, or access the Mass and readings using your

own electronic device.MASS AND THE RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION• There will be an organist and cantor to lead us in song.• There will be no Sign of Peace during Mass during the Yellow Phase.• The Precious Blood will not be distributed during Mass during the Yellow Phase.• There should be no holding of hands during the Our Father.• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line. Please keep several pews between yourself and the person in front of you while in line

and when returning to your pew.• During the Yellow Phase, the faithful are asked to receive Holy Communion in the hand. There will be FOUR Communion stations across the

front. N.B. Father Will will distribute ONLY to those who wish to continue receiving Holy Communion on the tongue.• Please remove your mask before receiving Holy Communion.EXITING THE CHURCH• At the conclusion of Mass, please exit the Church and take a bulletin with you. Bulletins and any additional flyers will be available on tables in

the vestibule.• Please leave your mask on until you exit the Church.• You are asked to avoid congregating in small groups in church, either before or after Mass. Kindly proceed directly to your vehicles.OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUSaint John’s will follow the guidelines from the CDC for sanitation as we resume public Masses.To view the CDC guidelines, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/faith-based.html

A NOTE FROM FR. WILLAs you can see, here at St. John’s we are taking seriously your safety, as well as our own. I know so well how much you,our parishioners, have been yearning for the return to the reception of Our Lord in the Eucharist. May this reunionbetween you and Jesus be a holy, profound and at the same time, a safe experience.As a postscript, weekday Masses have resumed and are celebrated at 8:00 AM in the main church. This space allows for the required social distancing.Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will continue in the church each day until further notice. The schedule will be as follows:Monday thru Friday: 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM until the 4:00 PM Vigil Sunday: 1:00 PM until 8:00 PMMay God’s abundant graces and blessing continue to be with you and your loved ones!

Fr. Will

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 Drive: 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: Shelly O’Hara Tapp, 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

Sunday, June 14The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

7:30 AM All the Members of our Parish 9:30 AM Jack DiGiovanna (5th Anniv.), requested by Terry DiGiovanna11:30 AM Florence, John and Jack Oberc, requested by the Bittner Family Monday, June 15: Monday in Ordinary Time8:00 AM Thomas Campbell and Walter Puzan, requested by Maureen and Darryl PuzanTuesday, June 16: Tuesday in Ordinary Time8:00 AM Margaret Mary Higgins, requested by Jim HigginsWednesday, June 17: Wednesday in Ordinary Time8:00 AM Michael O’Brien, requested by Kathryn O’BrienThursday, June 18: Thursday in Ordinary Time8:00 AM Russell Children and Grandchildren, requested by Bill and Linda RussellFriday, June 19: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus8:00 AM Tara Lessard, requested by Bill Martella and FamilySaturday, June 20: The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary8:00 AM Tara Lessard, requested by Kathleen Overberger 4:00 PM All Living and Deceased Fathers

Sunday, June 21Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 AM All Living and Deceased Fathers 9:30 AM All Living and Deceased Fathers11:30 AM All Living and Deceased Fathers

Karl BahmillerNancy BaradziejMichael Barkovich, Jr.Monsignor CiereszkoVicky CohenRaul CostasClaudia DiBraccioChristopher DixonDennis FlynnRussell FritzThe Hess FamilyRich KielwakRobert LawtonJack and Helene McCulloughCassidy McVanRyan McVanJim Musumeci

Trevor MutoloJoan PachutaFrank PalmieriAngela PlancheAlberta RinkusThomas RossiJoseph SabolJorge SanchezPaul Schnepp, IIIChristina SmithPatti StracciKelly TaylorLee ThomasTricia TraynorEoin TraynorAmanda VillarealJon Winslow

Gary Gladwell, Jr.

Major Joseph AlexanderFirst Lt. Daniel P. Cummings, USAMajors David and Ann DriscollSgt. John A. Kozlowski, IILt. JG Stephanie G. Radzinski,USN

If you have a family member serving in the Armed Forces and would like them to be remem-bered in our Parish Prayers, please call the Parish Office and leave their names, rank and branch of service.

and all the residents of Manor Care and Arden Court.

2020 MASS BOOK Our 2020 Mass Book is now open for October through the end of December 2020. Please call the Parish Office at 215-295-4102 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, stop by the Parish Office or email us your requests at sjeoffices@stjohnpa.org if you would like a Mass intention for a loved one. We will get back to you as soon as possible. We are only accepting requests for 3 Masses per family.

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Next Sunday’s Readings – March 1, Next Sunday’s Readings – June 21, 2020 Reading 1Jeremiah 20:10-13Responsorial PsalmPsalms 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Reading 2Romans 5:12-15AlleluiaJohn 15:26B, 27AGospelMatthew 10:26-33

Saint John the Evangelist Weekly Collection

Twenty-Third Sunday in 2020Regular Sunday Collection $ 11,123

4,730 Total $ 15,853Twenty-Third Sunday in 2019Regular Sunday Collection $ 12,137 YTD Sunday Collection (July 1, 2019 – June 7, 2020) $ 582,877

Thank you for your continued generosity!

It’s Simple:- Log on to our Parish website, www.stjohnpa.org and click on the Parish Giv-ing logo and follow the easy registration instructions.It’s Secure:- Parish Giving is PCI compliant and uses the strongest TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption technology avail-able.It’s Convenient:- No more searching for the check book on Sunday morning stops at the ATM machine.- You can pick the day of the month for the recurring contributions to be pro-cessed.Tax Benefits:- You will be able to print out a report detailing your contributions for the year.Parish Benefits:- Weekly or monthly contribution choices- Significant reduction of parish admin-istrative costs. If you have questions, you can con-tact the Parish Office at 215-295-4102 or Parish Giving customer service at 1.866.307.7140.

Congratulations to our parishioner, Jim Higgins, on being honored by the Gesu School for his alumni achievements by establishing the James F. Higgins ‘45 Distinguished Alumni Award. When he learned that Founding President, Rev. George W. Bur, S.J., needed support to transition Gesu into an independent school, Jim reached out to as-sist. In 1993, he joined the new school’s board as its first treasurer. Jim still serves as one of Gesu’s longest tenured trustees and remains among their most loyal supporters.

This award will honor alumni who embody Jim’s legacy through their success, heart, Gesu pride, and dedication.

Don’t forget your Father’s Day envelope, so they can be placed on the altar for the month of June.

On Sunday, June 7, 2020, Reverend William Monahan baptized:

Gavin Edward Kirschson of Paul and Melissa Kirsch

and

Scarlett Conroy Baileydaughter of Michael and Bridget Bailey

into our Catholic faith. May the Blessings of their Baptism Day

always keep the presence of the Lord in their lives!

WeedPullers Needed!

St. John’s is looking for volunteers to pull weeds around our many flower beds and shrubs on our grounds. If you would like to volunteer your time, please contact Cathleen Lyns-key, our Office Manager, at 215-295-4102, Ext. 116. We greatly appreciate any time you are able to give.

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Prepare meals needed for Caring for Friends (trays are available in the vestibule of Church). Please place filled trays in Caring for Friends freezer __ located off the St. Gianna Room in Church.

1/4” elastic, cotton material and thread needed for St. John’s Loving Hands group to make masks for frontliners. Donations can be placed in the St. __ Gianna Room.

Knitters and crocheters needed to make hats and gloves for children. Yarn is available in a basket in the St. Gianna Room. Finished projects __ can be left in the marked box in the St. Gianna Room as well. Donate 5 to 10 prepared meals for the needy for June 26th delivery. Contact Diane Coyle from Social Concerns (dbcoyle@verizon.net) __ if willing to help.

Donate $5.00 WAWA gift cards for those in need. Donations may be __ dropped off at the Parish Office.

Saint John’s Kindness Wish List

Vacation Bible School August 17-20

Age 3 through grade 5

Registration available now at church, in the parish office and online!

Welcome back! You have been missed!

Please come back and attend an upcoming summer youth event! Know we

are taking all guidelines and rules in mind when creating our summer schedule.

Calling all youth

entering 6th through

leaving 12th grade:

Our first social distance outing

will be on THURSDAY

JUNE 18

at the parish center.

We will be landscaping the parish grounds. Text or email Maria for more information!

LAST CALL!!!

Any senior shout out is due by Monday, June 15th. Graduating seniors from high school or college, please send me a picture, your school and your plans after graduation so you can be honored!

A very big thank you to St. John’s Knight of Columbus Council #7515 and to everyone who donated to their food drives. Thanks also for all the diapers donated. All items were distributed to Mary’s Cupboard, the Interfaith Alli-ance as well as other organizations.

As usual, the parishioners of St. John’s came through in a big way! Your generosity in helping others is a true bless-ing and we can’t thank you enough.

“Whoever cares for the poor lends to the Lord, who will pay back the sum in full.” Proverbs 19:17

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P.R.E.P. FEE FOR 2020-2021$250.00 PER CHILD

COMPLETE ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER FAMILY. SIMPLY LOG ON TO THE WEBSITE

AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.https://forms.parishgiving.org/

form-5338657/

PrepHappeningsBarbara Ann Nuzzolo, Director of Religious Education

SEE MORE ABOUT PREP ON THE WEBSITE: http://www.stjohnpa.org/PREP or call 215-295-9239

SUMMER CAMP AT ST. JOHN’SFor 6 years now, St. John’s has been the host site of a 9-week summer camp program (June 15-August 14) for children ages 2-14. The camp is under the supervision of Camp Concepts, Inc. with a team of educators who have more than 27 years of education and summer camp experience. At camp, children are treated to fun and games under the sun right here on our beautiful campus. The day camp program is rich with activities that include games, sports, water activities, arts & crafts, trips and more. More information can be found at www.CampConcepts.org. If you would like to speak to the Executive Director, Steve Haines, you may reach him at 267-261-4098. Camp Concepts rents the facilities and the rent collected supports the ministry of St. John’s.

Executive Director Big Oak Day Camp / Little Buds Day Camp / Expressions Day Camp Business Mail: P.O. Box 304 Jamison, PA. 18929

Summer camp location: 752 Big Oak Rd., Morrisville, PA. 19067Website: www.CampConcepts.org

Phone: Steve: 267-261-4098 Account Services: (Linda Schloo) 215-285-2537

Be sure to check out our global education and cultural alliance programs: www.Advantage-USA.org

Thank you for your support of our P.R.E.P. program. I am thrilled to have this special opportunity and I am honored to work with such dedicated teach-ers who join you in teaching the tenets of our Catholic faith to the children of our parish.

The registration will be done through a program call PARISH GIVING, an on-line registration system. This method will continue to process your data and input this information so that your child is registered in the proper grade level and session. The P.R.E.P. fee of $250.00 per child will also be col-lected at this time. Many Religious Education programs have embraced this method of registration. In this age of technological advances, why not take advantage of a program that has a high success rate.

The family registration form that needs to be completed will be done ON-LINE ONLY by going to the site listed below. Please give accurate data when completing this form. Please note that your child(ren) will NOT be automatically re-registered in our P.R.E.P. without your completing the on-line registration. On-line registration cannot be completed without payment.

The first day for PREP is September 13-14, 2020. Class assignments will be posted at this time in the cafeteria. ORIGINAL BAPTISMAL CERTIFI-CATES for all new students MUST be presented to the P.R.E.P. office in the month of September. Be assured, as in any academic setting, that any information shared for the best interest of the child is held in strictest confidence. If you have a financial hardship, please place your request in writing to the attention of Father William Monahan.