Parish Staff Pastor: Rev. Robert B. McDermott (ext. 3) Permanent Deacon: Rev. Mr. Daniel Bingnear Weekend Assistant: Rev. Francis X. Devlin, O.S.A. Business Manager: Mr. Daniel Kinnik (ext. 4) Director of Faith Formation & Music Ministry: Mrs. Kathleen Aaronson (ext. 5) PREP Secretary: Mrs. Patricia Donnelly (ext. 8) Maintenance Coordinator: Mr. John Leahy (ext. 7) Parish Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Regina Robinson (ext. 6) Communications Secretary: Mrs. Renee Devine (ext. 2)

Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Joseph Amalfitano Rev. John Sibel

Mass Schedule SATURDAY VIGIL: 4:00 PM SUNDAY: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 AM WEEKDAYS (Chapel): Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM HOLY DAYS: Vigil - 7:00 PM; 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM HOLIDAYS: 9:00 AM

Business Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Office closed weekdays from 12:00-1:00pm for lunch)

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Website: stjohnfisherchurch.com Facebook: Saint John Fisher Phone: (610) 485-0441 E-mail: contact@sjf71.org

SAINT JOHN FISHER CHURCH June 10, 2018

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2019 MASS INTENTIONS The 2019 Mass Intentions Book will open on Wednesday, July 11. We will be accepting your Mass requests for spe-cific dates starting at 9:00am in the Parish Center Confer-ence Room and finish at noon. You can request a maxi-mum of four intentions per family at this time. Requests must be made in person. There is a $10 stipend for each Mass intention. After July 11, you may stop into the Parish Office to request Masses. Preference for specific dates are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Today is June 10, the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel is Mark 3:20-35. Have you ever felt judged by your family? St. John Paul II noted that the family "is the cradle of life and love." Yet unmet expectations and divergent priorities can cause tension in even the most loving family situations. This is true for us and it was true for Jesus! In today's Gospel, Jesus has returned home to Naza-reth. A large crowd gathered, and Jesus finds himself fac-ing stiff opposition from his family. This was likely Jesus' large, extended family. The Semitic language has no spe-cific words for extended relatives, so everyone is "brother" or "sister." The entire clan has gotten wind of Jesus' preaching, and they are not amused. "They set out to seize him, for they said, 'He is out of his mind.'" To make matters worse, the religious authorities accuse Jesus of being possessed by a demon. It's a mess by any stand-ards. The family's perspective is perhaps understandable. In Jewish culture, teachers and scribes underwent inten-sive schooling and apprenticeships, none of which Jesus had done. The family knew Jesus the carpenter, not Jesus the rabbi. For them, Jesus' bold preaching threatened the reputation of their family! Jesus' words to his family can seem controversial. "Who are my mother and my brothers?" Jesus had always known he would be about the business of his Heavenly Father, the business of the new covenant and the King-dom of God. In this Kingdom, we are all adopted sons and daughters of the King. Jesus begins, even now, to expand the perspective of his listeners. Being welcomed into this family does not depend on our families of birth or ethnic origin, but a wholehearted commitment to "do the will of God."

DON’T FORGET! Sunday, June 10 (today) at 10:20 a.m. - An introductory meeting for current 5th grade students and their parents about Confirmation will be held in the Church Hall. In or-der to be confirmed with the next class in the Spring of 2020, it is very important that the student and parent at-tend. Those who attended the meeting on May 14 do not need to attend this one. Sunday, June 10 (today) from 9am until 2pm, a Green Drop truck from the St. Vincent DePaul Society will be in the parking lot, accepting donations of clean clothes, small appliances, toys, books and other household items. The truck is attended and they will help you unload your car. Thursday mornings at 10:00am - It’s not too late to join in the daytime Bible study group, lead by seminarian, Henry Graebe. The fee for materials is $5. All are wel-come! Food Sunday is June 17, next weekend. Please place non-perishable food on the table in the Church Hall. Thank you for your continued support of this ministry! Baseball Mania Tickets are due by June 23. To play, drop them in the collection basket or by the Parish Office.

VOLUNTEER DINNER

2018

Over 150 parish volunteers attended the Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, June 3. They enjoyed a delicious meal by Lia’s Catering, music, dancing, and so-cializing with fellow parish-ioners. We thank all of our faithful volunteers for eve-rything they do to support our the parish!

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FINANCIAL OFFERING:

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

SUNDAY, MAY 26 TOTAL: $ 10,926 Number of Envelopes 349 POOR BOX FOR MAY TOTAL: $ 458.25 Contributions to the Poor Box in May benefit the Family Services Center, Delaware County, run by Catholic Social Services. The Offertory for June 3 and 10 will appear next week. Your continued support of our parish is vital, necessary, and deeply appreciated. Thank you!

AID FOR FRIENDS Can you help restock the Aids for Friends freezer? Every week, dozens of meals are delivered to the elderly and oth-ers in need from the freezer located in the Church Hall. These meals mean all the difference in the world to those with a limited income or limited mobility. Containers are located to the right of the freezer. Simply make an extra portion of dinner, put it in the container and pop it into the freezer in the Church or Parish Hall. “Whatever you do for the least of these, you do for me.” - Jesus

SIGN UP TODAY TO DONATE BLOOD! The American Red Cross Blood Drive at St. John Fisher is Tuesday, June 26, from 2:00-7:00pm, in the Parish Center. If you are a regular donor, or are consid-ering giving blood for the first time, please

sign up! We hope to meet our goal of 50 pints. Sign-up sheets will be located in the Church Hall; volunteers will be calling those who previously donated to schedule an ap-pointment, or call Barbara Tarone, 610-485-6067.

VACATION BIBLE CAMP Shipwrecked — Rescued by Jesus!

Don’t forget to sign up your children or grandchildren for Vacation Bible Camp! Open to children from ages 3-12. There will be games, crafts, mu-sic, and much more Monday, July 30 through Friday, August 3, from 9:00am until Noon each day! Reg-istration forms are available in the rear of church or online at the parish website. The fee is $50 per child. Can you help with decorations? We are looking for the following things to decorate our ‘island’: inflatable rafts, small lightweight boat, lots of artificial plants, greenery or bamboo, life vests and preservers, sea shells, fishing nets; think “Gilligan’s Island” for other items, but no sand, please. Sponsor a child for VBC! If you would like to help a child attend camp this year, donations are being accepted. Please place your donation in an envelope and drop it by the parish office. Please contact Kathy at 610-485-0581, ext. 5, for more information.

REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2018 PREP Before summer vacation begins, please register your children for the Fall 2018-Spring 2019 PREP school year. Early registration helps us plan for the year. Return-ing families were given re-registration forms. Parents of incoming 3- through 6- year- olds in the parish should have received registration forms by mail. Forms also can be found on the parish website under the “Education” tab. If you are new to the parish or your child has never attended PREP at St. John Fisher, please contact the Director of Religious Education, Kathy Aaronson, at 610-485-0581, ext. 5, for registration information. Register by June 30 and receive a tuition discount!

As we look at the flag of our country, let us always remem-ber its true meaning, for a flag without meaning is only a piece of cloth. The red of our flag stands for the valor and bravery of those who fought to protect our freedoms. White signifies purity and innocence, as that of our Founding Fathers’ intent to secure the rights of all. Blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice, as all are needed in any government to secure the bless- ings of God. And as our stars and stripes point to the stars of the heavens and the rays of the sun, let us never forget that our country must depend upon God’s blessing and protection.

ADVENT FAMILY NIGHT PLANNING MEETING It’s not too early to think about Advent Family Night! We will be holding a planning meeting on Monday, June 11, at 1:30pm in the Parish Center Conference Room. All are welcome to come and help with the planning of this fun evening. If you are unable to attend or have questions, please all Kathy at 610-485-0581, ext. 5.

HELP WANTED: PREP CLASSROOM AIDES There is nothing more rewarding that enriching the life of the children in our PREP program! The PREP program is in need of classroom aides for the 2018-19 school year. To learn how you can help, please call Kathy Aaronson at 610-485-0581, ext. 5.

SUMMER CHOIR Have you ever thought about joining the Adult Choir, but were afraid that you couldn’t make the commitment? Now is your opportunity! Beginning on Sunday, July 1, throughout July and August, we welcome all singers to join the choir in song at the 9:30am Mass, no strings at-

tached. Help us make joyful noise this summer!

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE: Wednesdays at 7:15pm in Church

YOUTH CHOIR PRACTICE: Sundays at 10:35 – 11:10am in Church

CONTEMPORARY CHOIR: Every other Tuesday evening at 7:00pm

RESURRECTION CHOIR: Sings for funeral Masses. No rehearsals.

MEN’S GATHERING: Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the ‘Living Room’ meeting space in Church

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Mondays after the 7:30am Mass until noon in the Chapel. Benediction follows at noon.

THE ROSARY AND DIVINE MERCY: Daily after the 7:30am Mass

OUR LADY OF 7 SORROWS PRAYER MEETING: In the Chapel on the first and third Fridays of every month at 10:00am

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (R.C.I.A.): Wednesday at 7:00pm in the Parish Center.

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Email items to RDevine@sjf71.org by noon on Tuesday.

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

PARISH COUNCIL: Meets on the first Thursday of the month

FINANCE COUNCIL: Meets on the second Tuesday of the month

ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Meets every other Monday at 7:00pm in the Parish Center; begins September 18, 2017.

ST. JOHN’S ON THE HILL SENIORS: Second and fourth Thursdays at 12:30pm in the Church Hall

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOLY SAVIOUR COUNCIL 13710: Officers’ Meeting, 1st Monday of the month at 7:00pm; General membership meeting, 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00pm. Meetings held at Immaculate Conception in the Hall. Contact Bob Curl, GK, at 215-459-0919 for information.

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UPCOMING MUSIC MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Sat., June 16 4:00pm Vigil Cantor

Sun., June 17 8:00am Cantor

9:30am Cantor

11:30am Cantor

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Celebrated on the First, Second and Fourth Sundays of each month at 12:45pm. Pre-Jordan baptismal instruction is held on the Third Sun-day at 12:45pm. Please call or visit the Parish Office to arrange baptisms. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays, 3:00 - 3:45pm; other times by appointment.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: One party must be a registered member of Saint John Fisher Parish. Couples must make arrangements with the Pastor at least six months prior to the intended date. Weddings can be held at Saint John Fisher or at Immaculate Conception Church. Couples are required to attend the Archdiocesan Sacra-mental Preparation Program for Marriage (four sessions) or a Pre-Cana program. PARISH REGISTRATION: We welcome new members to Saint John Fisher! If you are new to our parish, please call or visit the Parish Office to register. LETTERS OF ELIGIBILITY: If you need a Letter of Eligi-bility from Saint John Fisher Parish to be a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation, you must be - a registered member of the parish, - at least 16 years of age, - a practicing Catholic (have received the Sacraments and attend Mass regularly). - If married, you must be in a ‘valid’ marriage. The pastor is unable to sign a letter unless you meet these requirements. To request a letter, please speak with Father McDermott after any Mass or call the Parish Office at 610-485-0441, ext. 2. PARISH ON-LINE GIVING: Visit the parish website, www.stjohnfisherchurch.com and click on the We Share

icon to sign up for the electronic giving program. PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (PREP): The PREP program provides religious education for public school children from September through May. Please call the PREP office at 610-485-0441, ext. 5, for more infor-mation and to register. HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Grades Pre-K through Eight: Saint John Fisher parish-ioners support Holy Family Regional Catholic School. Children from the parish who enroll there receive the sup-porting parish tuition rate. Principal: Mrs. Jennifer Dolores Business Manager: Mrs. Kristy Cobb 3265 Concord Road, Aston, PA (610) 494-0147 www.holyfamilyaston.org

CATHOLIC TALK RADIO: 640 AM WWJZ The Philadelphia-based Catholic radio station, WWJZ 640 AM, features talk radio from the Catholic perspective. WWJZ is one of 66 stations around the country that broad-casts Catholic programming. Parishioner Betty Lou Davey has put more information about WWJZ on the tables at the rear of church. Please take what you want; if you have more questions, please contact Betty Lou at 484-816-0179.

TRAVEL WITH ST. JOHN’S ON THE HILL There are still seats available for the fall trip to South Caro-lina! The five-day excursion to Myrtle Beach, Oct. 1-5, in- cludes transportation, four nights, double-occupancy at the hotel, four breakfasts and dinners, three shows and a guided tour of Charleston. The cost is $725. Contact Barbara at 484- 645-4533 to reserve a seat.

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday June 9 4:00 PM Elizabeth O’Donnell Sunday June 10 8:00 AM People of the Parish & Visitors 9:30 AM Enrico Salvatori, 4th Anniv. 11:30 AM Joseph & Josephine Severino Monday June 11 9:00 AM Joe Walker Tuesday June 12 7:30 AM Ruth Polinsky Wednesday June 13 7:30 AM Michael B. Roccio Thursday June 14 7:30 AM Joseph Kerr Friday June 15 7:30 AM George J. Ershaw Saturday June 16 4:00 PM Arthur & Anna O’Donnell Sunday June 17 8:00 AM Danny Murtagh 9:30 AM People of the Parish & Visitors 11:30 AM Janet Kadyszewski

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