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ST. MARYS CHURCH 14833 Kutztown Road Kutztown, PA 19530 www.StMarysKutztown.com www.facebook.com/stmaryskutztown Church, Business Offices, Meeting Rooms and Parish Office: Phone: (610) 683-7443 Fax: (610) 683-7625 Email: StMarysKtown@ptd.net Religious Education Center: (610) 683-6454 PASTORAL MINISTRY Pastor Rev. Msgr. Walter T. Scheaffer Permanent Deacon Dcn. James Russo Pastoral Assistant Sr. Marie Clark, MSC Pastoral Assistant Sr. Patrice Cosgrove, MSC Coordinator of Religious Education Mrs. Ann Pergosky Coordinator of R.C.I.C. Mrs. Carol Bogansky Coordinator of Home-Based Mrs. Ann Pergosky Religious Education Director of Music Ministry Mrs. Anne Sitarik Parish Secretary Mrs. Anne Sitarik PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Baptismal Preparation Mrs. Ann Pergosky Building Committee Msgr. Scheaffer Faith Justice Committee Mrs. Barbe Fogarty Finance Committee Msgr. Scheaffer Ladies Auxiliary Mrs. Loretta Augustin Liturgy Committee Msgr. Scheaffer Men of St. Mary’s Mr. Tom Cengeri Pastoral Council Msgr. Scheaffer Pro-Life Committee Mr. John Tucker, O.P. R.C.I.A Msgr. Scheaffer Scripture Study Msgr. Scheaffer Small Faith Sharing Groups Mrs. Dottie Boyle DIOCESAN INFORMATION Diocesan Policies and Procedures on Youth Protection: www.allentowndiocese.org Diocesan Victim Assistance Wendy S. Krisak Coordinator: Direct Telephone: (800) 791-9209 Diocesan Safe Environment Sister Meg Cole, S.S.J., M.S., LMFT, Coordinator: Telephone (610) 332-0442 xt. 2019 LITURGIES Saturday Vigil 4:30 PM Sunday 9:00, 11:00 AM Daily Masses 8:15 AM ADORATION First Friday of the Month, 2PM-4PM Third Wednesday of the Month, 7-8 PM SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM - Third Sunday of the month at 11AM Liturgy, except during Lent. Baptismal Prep Class required. Please call 610-683-6454 to register for Class. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - Saturday, 4:05 to 4:25 PM, before Masses, or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK - Call the Rectory to make arrangements. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY - Contact the Rectory one year in advance. Couples must attend the Marriage Preparation Program or Engaged Encounter. CERTIFICATES - Parishioners in full Communion with the Catholic Church may submit requests to receive sponsorship certificates (for the Rites of Baptism and Confirmation). Please allow two weeks to process requests. An individual is required: to attend Mass regularly. to have celebrated the Sacraments of Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation. Married individuals should be validly married in the Catholic Church. HOMEBOUND - Call the Rectory to arrange visitations, made once a month by a Priest and at other times by a Eucharistic Minister. HOSPITALIZED - Call the Rectory to notify of someone in the hospital so we can pray for and possibly visit him or her. Each hospital in our Diocesan boundaries is either covered by a local parish or has a priest on staff at the hospital. PARISH MEMBERSHIP - Welcome to St. Mary’s Parish. Please register for Parish membership by calling the Business office. Please inform us if you are moving. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - Please call the business office for more information: Center-based Levels Pre-K to 5 meet every week, Sunday mornings. Jr. High and Sr. High meet every 2 nd Sunday evening. Home-based Families share faith at home and come together several times a year. Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 05, 2019

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Page 1: ST MARY S CHURCH - jppc.net · Norma Roche Dawn Rosales Jose Rosales Nina Hertzog Rundle Richard Rusconi ... Phillips, Makala ROSARY LEADER - SATURDAY 4:05 Sedlack, Tom Skoronski,

ST. MARY’S CHURCH 14833 Kutztown Road ▪ Kutztown, PA 19530

www.StMarysKutztown.com www.facebook.com/stmaryskutztown

Church, Business Offices, Meeting Rooms and Parish Office: Phone: (610) 683-7443 ▪ Fax: (610) 683-7625 Email: [email protected] Religious Education Center: (610) 683-6454

PASTORAL MINISTRY Pastor Rev. Msgr. Walter T. Scheaffer Permanent Deacon Dcn. James Russo Pastoral Assistant Sr. Marie Clark, MSC Pastoral Assistant Sr. Patrice Cosgrove, MSC Coordinator of Religious Education Mrs. Ann Pergosky Coordinator of R.C.I.C. Mrs. Carol Bogansky Coordinator of Home-Based Mrs. Ann Pergosky Religious Education Director of Music Ministry Mrs. Anne Sitarik Parish Secretary Mrs. Anne Sitarik

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Baptismal Preparation Mrs. Ann Pergosky Building Committee Msgr. Scheaffer Faith Justice Committee Mrs. Barbe Fogarty Finance Committee Msgr. Scheaffer Ladies Auxiliary Mrs. Loretta Augustin Liturgy Committee Msgr. Scheaffer Men of St. Mary’s Mr. Tom Cengeri Pastoral Council Msgr. Scheaffer Pro-Life Committee Mr. John Tucker, O.P. R.C.I.A Msgr. Scheaffer Scripture Study Msgr. Scheaffer Small Faith Sharing Groups Mrs. Dottie Boyle

DIOCESAN INFORMATION Diocesan Policies and Procedures on Youth Protection: www.allentowndiocese.org Diocesan Victim Assistance Wendy S. Krisak

Coordinator: Direct Telephone: (800) 791-9209 Diocesan Safe Environment Sister Meg Cole, S.S.J., M.S.,

LMFT, Coordinator: Telephone (610) 332-0442 xt. 2019

LITURGIES Saturday Vigil 4:30 PM Sunday 9:00, 11:00 AM Daily Masses 8:15 AM ADORATION First Friday of the Month, 2PM-4PM Third Wednesday of the Month, 7-8 PM SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM - Third Sunday of the month

at 11AM Liturgy, except during Lent. Baptismal Prep Class required. Please call 610-683-6454 to register for Class.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - Saturday, 4:05 to 4:25 PM, before Masses, or by appointment.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK - Call the Rectory to make arrangements.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY - Contact the Rectory one year in advance. Couples must attend the Marriage Preparation Program or Engaged Encounter.

CERTIFICATES - Parishioners in full Communion with the Catholic Church may submit requests to receive sponsorship certificates (for the Rites of Baptism and Confirmation). Please allow two weeks to process requests. An individual is required: � to attend Mass regularly. � to have celebrated the Sacraments of Eucharist,

Reconciliation and Confirmation. � Married individuals should be validly married in the

Catholic Church. HOMEBOUND - Call the Rectory to arrange visitations,

made once a month by a Priest and at other times by a Eucharistic Minister.

HOSPITALIZED - Call the Rectory to notify of someone in the hospital so we can pray for and possibly visit him or her. Each hospital in our Diocesan boundaries is either covered by a local parish or has a priest on staff at the hospital.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP - Welcome to St. Mary’s Parish. Please register for Parish membership by calling the Business office. Please inform us if you are moving.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - Please call the business office for more information:

Center-based ▪Levels Pre-K to 5 meet every week, Sunday mornings. ▪Jr. High and Sr. High meet every 2nd Sunday evening.

Home-based ▪Families share faith at home and come together several

times a year.

Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 05, 2019

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Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 05, 2019

Mon 04-08 8:15a Clifford Wolf Tue 04-09 8:15a Sheila Riccardi Wed 04-10 8:15a Souls in Purgatory Thu 04-11 8:15a Celeste Keller Fri 04-12 8:15a Rudolph Donnelli Sat 04-13 4:30p Arlene Marion Arnold Sun 04-14 9:00a John Giachero

11:00a For the Parish

READING and CELEBRATIONS for the WEEK Mon 04-08 Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62; Jn

8:12-20 Tue 04-09 Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30 Wed 04-10 Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Jn 8:31-42 Thu 04-11 Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59 Fri 04-12 Jr 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42 Sat 04-13 Ez 37:21-28; Jn 11:45-56 Sun 04-14 Lk 19:28-40 (37); Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14-

23:56 Collection Info last week Income Expenses Regular Collection 3,404.86 1,441.71 Building Fund 1,500.00 Capital Campaign 1.00 Other Regular Income 187.00 Parish Partnership 1,090.00 To Friend, Cath. Char. & St. Vincent de Paul: 2,055.44

The Blessed Sacrament candle is in memory of Tom and Jane Quirk

Please Pray for the Sick, and their loved ones: Sylvia Austermiller Barbara Bellus Betty Bennett Thomas Bennett Alayna Biltcliff Kayla Brown June Bruno Ed Caffrey Nadia Cahill Meaghan Clark Frank Daddona Linda Dermotta Kolby Jos. Doerr Dave Ebling Mandy Engleman Floyd Falcone Helen Falcone Patricia Farabaugh Orchid Fajardo Niki Ferrizzi Kathleen Fink Ruth Fitterling Sue Fry Eric Lee George Sandra George Garrett Goebel Lucy Ginsiorsky Jim Goebel

Ken Gorski Marlow Graff Jacqueline Hartz Linda Haurus Philip J. Haurus Hayduk, Hannah Ron Henry Jane Hughes Joan Hullinger Allison Marie Innella Lillian Karch Michael Karch Robert Klucharich George Kopchick Henry Kryeski Christopher Lengner Edward & Rosemary

Law Julie Lindsey Sabina Malik Joceline Maldonado Dennis Martinsen Kail Maynard Marie McLaughlin Barry & Sharon

Miller Elaine O. Miller Anthony Myers

Nikolette Nolte Joanne O’Connell Dawn Raudenbush Anna Riegel Douglas Riguera Norma Roche Dawn Rosales Jose Rosales Nina Hertzog Rundle Richard Rusconi Mary Rutkosky Dannielle Sands Evan Schaffer Karen Schinski Rev. James Schlegel Donna Shurilla Alyssa Sitarik Faye Smith Joe Spevak William and Arlene

Stadalnik Todd Tanis Amy Turko Paul Vasko Phillip Vazquez Randall Vresko Susan Wechezak

To update the prayer list, please contact [email protected]

THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK MUSIC MINISTRY

4:30 Skoronski, Nathan Skoronski, Thomas

Sitarik, Anne Casey, Peggy

9:00 Sitarik, Anne Cebenko, Steve

Skoronski, Nathan Cebenko, Steve

Youth Bucci, Don Skoronski, Mary 11:00 DeWald, Heather

Skoronski, Benjamin Henry, Kathy Talarico, Tim

EXTRAORDINARY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 4:30 Arentz, Bill

Arentz, Stephanie Ballantyne, Marie Bennett, Jane Hadnagy, Muriel Otruba, Pam

Arnold, Ellen Arnold, Vince Ruh, Mike Zawaly, Joe Zawaly, Sue ?

9:00 Bogansky, Carol Coyle, Bill Gray, Bob Sanchez, Michael Spevak, Joe Tucker, John

Crossley, Karin Fullington, Katrina Klopp, Daryl Phillips, Rita Quinn, Devin Snyder, Pat

11:00 Hosterman, Eileen Jones, John Morris, Shannon Neumann, Sue Reimert, Rosemarie Sitarik, Tim

Cook, Bradley Hosterman, Ed Marakovits, Hannah Pirnot, Ann Serino, Jayne Wanner, Theresa

LECTOR MINISTRY 4:30 c- Zawaly, Patty

l- Eshbach, Valetta c- Hadnagy, Muriel l- Hertzog, Darlene

9:00 c-Pettit, Bill l- Pangrazi, Ron

c- Quinn, Doreen l- Vink, Tim

11:00 c- Thomas, Dan l- Kopchick, Karen

c- Augustin, Loretta l- Jones, Anne

ALTAR SERVER 4:30 Skoronski, Joseph

Skoronski, Mary Skoronski, Zachary

Beals, Juliet Roth, Owen

9:00 DeSmedt, Steven Quinn, Devin Quinn, Nora

Bosompem, Jayden Costello, Ann Schlegel, Connor

11:00 Fullington, Jesse Cook, Celeste Pummer, Ian

GREETERS 4:30 9:00 11:00

Arnold Family Cebenko Family Cook Family

Galantino Family Music Ministry Music Ministry

CHILDREN’S LITUGY of the WORD - 9a SUNDAY Leader Reader

Phillips, Rita Phillips, Makala

Skoronski, Wendy Skoronski, Mary

ROSARY LEADER - SATURDAY 4:05 Skoronski, Wendy Eshbach, Valetta

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EVENTS THIS WEEK Sun 04.07 5th SUNDAY OF LENT 2nd Collection – Capital Improvements Ministry Fair-Meet & Greet before/after Mass Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9a Elementary Religious Education, 10:30a Men of St Mary’s meeting, 10:30a Level 2 family retreat, 2p Senior High ministry, 6:30p Women of Grace, 6p Tue 04.09 Faith Sharing, 9:30a Ladies Auxiliary business meeting, 6:30p Men’s Spirituality meeting, 7p Wed 04.10 Adoration and Reconciliation, 6p Yoga, 6:30p Lenten Devotion Stations of the Cross, 7p Thu 04.11 Staff meeting, 9:30a Healing Our Church meetings, 1:30p and 7p Choir practice, 7p Sat 04.13 Yoga, 10a Pray the Rosary, 4:05p

NEXT WEEK Sun 04.14 PALM SUNDAY OF OUR LORD’S PASSION Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9a Elementary Religious Education, 10:30a Fill Egg Hunt eggs, 10:30a Reconciliation Service, 4p Junior High ministry, 6p Women of Grace, 6p Tue 04.16 Faith Sharing, 9:30a Prayer Shawl ministry mtg., 7p Wed 04.17 Adoration and Reconciliation, 6p Yoga, 6:30p Lenten Devotion Stations of the Cross, 7p Thu 04.18 HOLY THURSDAY Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper, 7p Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, til 9:15p Fri 04.19 GOOD FRIDAY Stations of the Cross, 2:30p GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY, 6:30P Sat 04.13 Decorate church, 9a Easter Egg hunt, 10a Bless Easter Baskets & food, 10:30a/11a Reconciliation, 11:10a and 2:30p EASTER VIGIL LITURGY, 8P EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE: submit all info for the Apr 21 bulletin by Mon. Apr 08. For all other Sundays submit info by 12n Monday; & full page items one week in advance.

PROJECT HOPE April contact: Barbe Fogarty: 484-648-4038. Info/join HOPE: [email protected]

BAPTISMAL WORKSHOP: scheduled for 7p, May 6 and 13 at the Parish Center. Please call Ann by May 3 to sign up: 610-683-6454.

LADIES AUXILIARY: A “working” meeting will be held 6:30p, Tuesday, April 9 in the Pastoral Center. We’ll focus on our By-Laws, Mission Statement, and action items identified at the January post-Bazaar Meeting.

April 14th Palm Sunday 4pm Communal Reconciliation Svc April 18th Holy Thursday

7pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper April 19th Good Friday 2:30pm Stations of the Cross 6:30pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion April 20th Holy Saturday 10am Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 & 11:00am Blessing of Easter Food 11:10am Reconciliation 2:30pm Reconciliation 8pm Easter Vigil liturgy April 21st Easter Sunday 7am Mass 9am Mass 11am Mass ENCOUNTER ONA: We encounter Ona in Gaza, where despite lack of economic opportunity, people pursue

their dreams by building businesses to better their lives. How do your daily choices impact

others throughout the world? How can your choices support the dignity of workers? Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more

ST MARY’S EASTER EGG HUNT: Please deposit candy & prize donations for St. Mary’s Easter Egg hunt in marked boxes in the gathering area and the social hall. Cash contributions to help purchase supplies are also welcome. Eggs will be filled after 9a Palm Sunday Mass, in the Parish Center. Questions? Call Sue Zawaly 610-944-7313. Thank you.

SPRING HOAGIE INFO: The MoSM LAST spring hoagies sale: April 25; orders are due by EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 21. Traveling? Now you can EMAIL your order

form (by due date) in to: [email protected]

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: St. Augustine said, “At the end of the story of the woman accused of adultery there is only misery or mercy left.” If one chooses not to forgive and join the mob in a frenzy to put her to death then misery will come. Violating a sense of fairness and compassion when the heat of the moment disappears and the mob disperses the violation of one’s own sense of fairness in light of one’s own sins will begin to disturb one’s conscience and the image of love in us put there by God will feel violated and we become miserable having betrayed ourselves. Christ spared the crowd their misery by one statement, “let him without sin cast the first stone.” a thought to remember when we are tempted to accuse another and inflict punishment on them.

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Please Pray for these persons serving our Nation. Keenan Albright Kyle Albright Michael Barron Andrew Barthol Frank M. Bieda John Boyer Matthew Boyer Jonathan Cardé Eric Cunningham

Timothy DeVall Anthony DiPietro Charles Douglass Keith Essig Michael Allen

Haak Diane Henry Joshua Joseph Dan King

James Knight Nick Marakovits Melissa Marks Laura Miller Heather O’Donnell James Quinn Phillip Talarico Steve Ziegler

Call the office to add/remove names from this list CHANGING SUMMER MASS TIMES SURVEY: We conducted a survey Feb. 16/17 on the possibility of changing summer Sunday Mass times. A majority of parishioners who attended mass that weekend responded to the request to complete the survey and of those polled, the majority favored a change so we’ll change Sunday Mass times for June, July, August to 8:30a & 10:30a. You will be reminded during May about the change.

LADIES AUXILIARY-“SPRING CLEANING”-As you clear out all those - clean and useable -

unwanted items during your annual spring cleaning, set them aside for St. Mary’s Holiday Bazaar. Your

discarded items could become someone else’s TREASURE! (NO ITEMS ACCEPTED '’TIL THE BAZAAR)

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION-A Pontifical Collection

Pope Francis has asked our parish to support Christians in the Holy Land. Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools and offer religious education. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines. The wars, unrest and instability have been especially hard on Christians. In these times of crisis, the Pontifical Good Friday Collection provides humanitarian aid to

refugees. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an instrument of peace

and join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land. Through the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you stand in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land as a witness of peace, supporting Catholics there in parishes and schools, maintaining Christian shrines and caring for refugees in the Holy Land. PLEASE BE GENEROUS! Learn more about Christians in the Holy Land, visit www.myfranciscan.org/good-friday

LENTEN DINNERS: 4-7p Fridays except Good Friday, St. John’s, Pottsville (9th & Schuylkill Av). Haddock, Salmon or Baked, Lump Crab Cake dinner; take-out available.

INFERTILITY-NATURAL & RESTORATIVE APPROACHES: 7-8:30p, April 11, Room Franciscan A, Penn State Health St Joseph, Route 183.The Diocese invites couples, medical professionals and lay faithful to a seminar about the medical breakthroughs in natural systems of fertility care. Dr. Delia

Larruari MD and Barbara Rose will present this free seminar. Register: www.allentowndiocese.org/nfp by April 9. Questions: 610-289-8900 ext 2024.

HEART of a PRIEST: 12n-7p, April 12, St. Clare of Assisi, Saint Clair. Visitation of the Relic of the Curé of Ars Saint John Vianney, Patron Saint of Parish Priests/ Patron Saint of Confession. Mass celebrated by Bishop Schlert, Novena to St. John Vianney every hour; Rosary, Stations of the Cross and Solemn Vespers.

FAMILY CARNIVAL: 10a-4p, April 13, LaSalle Academy, Shillington. Kid Friendly, games, raffles, clothing drive. LSABear.com

MARRIED LOVE-CONTEMPLATING THE FACE OF

CHRIST: 9a-4p, April 13, St. Francis Retreat House Easton. You’re invited to this retreat for couples married 1-10 years sponsored by the Office of Marriage and NFP and the Office of Youth, Young Adult and Family Ministry. See how Jesus shows the way to a deep committed love for each other through self- sacrifice. The cost is $30 per couple and includes a light breakfast and lunch. Limited childcare available, Info: 610-289-8900 ext 2028. Register: www.allentowndiocese.org/enrich

RETROUVAILLE offers help and hope for a better relationship. This volunteer peer ministry can help you reawaken the original love, trust and commitment, even in hurting marriages, that brought you together. Next mtg: Apr 26, Family Life Ctr., Malvern; also in April and August. Learn more/register: www.HelpOurMarriage.org or 1-800-470-2230 (strictly confidential).

2019 SEASON SEED POTATO CUTTING; 1-4p, April 27 & 28 at Becker's St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 265 Maidencreek Rd., Fleetwood (Molltown) 19526. Public Invited - ALL COME! We need the help. We

will cut Seed Potatoes for immediate planting, intended for Fall Harvest. Harvest is donated for local hungry neighbors in need. This is a

Barebones Event. Bring your own snacks, drinks, cutting board & sharp knife. Rain or

Shine; Cutting inside the church building and outside too weather permitting. Just show up, walk-in and help! Good News: the Allentown Diocese Poverty Relief Fund announced a $1,500 grant to support this 2019 Potato project for neighbors to help feed neighbors.

MSC FEST: Oktoberfest in April – Reading Crowne Plaza, 2-6p April 28, hosted by and for the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Live Music and Dancing with the Josef Kroboth Band! Enjoy an authentic German meal and the announcements of our $10,000 raffle prize winner and our Mission Partner Awardees, The Swann Family. Reservations $65 pp (under 18 $30) - To reserve your seats or support our cause, visit www.mscreading.org; call 610-929-2802; email [email protected]

CENSUS JOBS: Excellent pay, flexible hours, paid training, temporary jobs. US Census Bureau is an Equal

Opportunity Employer. Apply Online

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Now: 2020census.gov/jobs or 1-855-JOB-2020

UNPLANNED: a dramatic true story of a former Planned Parenthood leader's eye-opening journey across the Life Line. This movie is drama of life-and-death encounters, a courtroom battle, and spiritual transformation of hope and compassion. In theaters now: Please check online for show times: AMC Center Valley 16; Regal Cinemas Manor 16;

PROLIFE: “When a child is described as a burden or is looked upon only as a means to satisfy an emotional need, we will stand up and insist that every child is a unique and unrepeatable gift of God, with the right to a loving and united family. ~ Pope John Paul II, Holy Mass on the National Mall, October 7, 1979

THE EASTER VIGIL: WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

The Easter Vigil is important because it commemorates something God did in the past, and it celebrates something God is doing in our lives today. One of the unique aspects of the Easter Vigil is the recounting of the outstanding deeds of salvation history. These deeds are related in this year’s four readings from the Old Testament, chosen from the law and the prophets, and two readings from the New Testament, namely from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans (arguably the greatest letter ever written) and from the Gospel of Mark. Here’s what we will hear:

Genesis 1:1-2:2 – We hear of God’s creative powers having no temporal limitations. When God speaks it is done. Let there be…and it was!

Exodus 14: 15 -15:1 - The Exodus or “Exit” from Egypt. Pharaoh can no longer endure the plagues that God poured on Egypt and him and allows them to leave. Moses and the Israelites escape by parting the Red Sea.

Isaiah 55: 1-11- Imagery of food and drink is heard at the onset of this reading. The hearers are asked to seek God. The language is powerful and many worship songs use its language.

Ezekiel 36: 16-17a, 18-24 – This is an exciting text. If we listen carefully, we will hear that Ezekiel’s readers are being told that it’s not about them, it’s about God. Perhaps we should consider that the Easter message is not all about us, it is about God and what that God has chosen to do for us. Can we live in that reality?

Romans 6: 3-11 – If we tune in to what the lector is reading, we hear that Paul uses future tense verbs referring to our new life. Paul envisions a future salvation that will include a resurrection from the dead. This hope is the ultimate fulfillment of the claim that as we have died with Christ we will also live with him.

Mark 16: 1-7 – At the empty tomb, Jesus tells the women to go and tell the others of his rising. Are we ready to be that much of an evangelizer?

REFLECTION… by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson She is standing there, shoulders bent in as if to hide herself

from their stares. A woman of the night not wanting the

glaring sunshine of the day to reveal the flaws in her face and

figure. Shiny black hair curly and cascading down her back,

still adorned in part with a jeweled pin. And she is

shivering, despite the dry heat of a Palestinian summer,

out of fear for the awful verdict about to be carried out

on her. Most likely by some of her former “clients,” who

are among the men who have forced her to stand alone as

a crowd watches.

You and I don’t know her name because it isn’t given

to us. But we know her the way we know characters in

famous stories. Her story has been proclaimed in the

gospel for more than two thousand years. Though she

may not be a stand-in for any particular sins that resemble

our own, still she is a symbol of someone needing

understanding and forgiveness. Just a few yards away

from her, that group of scribes and Pharisees, those

perennial perfectionists, are standing with stones ready in

their hands, eager to carry out the demands of the court.

Mosaic justice in this matter was usually swift and cruel.

But these men are immune for now from its penalties,

because the case does not seem to involve them. For

now, they can go on living comfortably with all of their

own secrets. They provide a test case for this young rabbi

Yeshua, who has just finished teaching a sizable group of

His new followers. They too are drawn into the drama as

witnesses.

The “accusers”- a singular title shared with Satan- want

to know what Jesus thinks about this matter. And we pay

attention, because many times in our lives, we have been

that woman, in the sense of being poor unforgiven

sinners. While everyone waits for His word, Jesus decides

not to speak. Instead He bends down to doodle in the

dirt! But when this charged up group of leaders persist,

He finally stands to His full height and makes the famous

declaration: “Let the one among you who is without sin

be the first to throw a stone at her.” Bang! Just like that,

the energy shifts, and the innocence of Jesus combats the

guilt, not of the anonymous woman, but of the

hypocritical men. Slowly but surely, pairs of expensive

sandals start to swivel on the ground, and their owners

slink away.

When the woman was finally left alone with Him, Jesus

says to her what the priest in the confessional may now

and then say to us: “Go and sin no more.” In the latter

instance, we believe that the priest, after all a sinner

himself, is only a proxy for the merciful Savior Jesus

Christ who always judges fairly.

What a perfect story for this late Lenten Sunday on the

threshold of Holy Week! First of all, it is food for

thought. Second, despite being both disturbing and

demanding, it is nevertheless a hopeful and helpful story

that gives us inner peace as we do penance for our past

sins. It is also a story that deserves at least a second

private reading from us this week. Then we can let the

story make its imprint on our minds. The story is

particularly good preparation if you are someone who

hasn’t been to confession for quite awhile. But for all of

us, who ask repeatedly for the Lord’s mercy at each Mass

we come to, this story is ultimately a welcome portion of

the “good news.”

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You can now use NEW Hoagie email: [email protected] to submit on-time order forms 0195-6

Men’s Club of St. Mary’s Hoagie Sale

Thursday April 25, 2019

NEW Hoagie email: [email protected] submit orders (on time)

� Submit orders to St. Mary’s Church or Religious Ed. Center by Sunday, April 21, 2019 � Orders must be picked-up at the Religious Ed Center on Wednesday, Apr. 20, between 7:00PM and 8:30PM, or Thursday, Apr. 21, between 7:30AM and 9:30AM.

� Please pay for orders at pick-up if possible. [Sandwiches cost $4.00 each]

-SELLER’S INFORMATION-KEEP THIS PORTION OF ORDER FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS-

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Cut at dotted line, return lower

portion of order form only

ITALIAN WITH

ONIONS

ITALIAN NO

ONION

ROAST BEEF WITH

ONIONS

ROAST BEEF NO

ONION

TURKEY WITH ONION

TURKEY NO

ONION

TOTAL HOT

PEPPER PACKS

Total # of

hoagies

TOTAL DUE/ $4.00 each

Seller Name: ____________________ Telephone: _______________ Required for all sellers, please

Select pickup time: Wednesday (7-8:30PM) ______ or Thursday (7:30-9:30AM) ______

□ Call me to help make hoagies

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195 Saint Mary’s Church ~ Kutztown, PA (inside) X John Patrick Publishing Company (800) 333-3166 • www.jppc.net

MAXATAWNYAutomotive CenterCub Cadet Sales & ServiceCub Cadet Sales & Service

15320 Kutztown Road15320 Kutztown [email protected]@gmail.com

PH 610-683-9460PH 610-683-9460FAX 610-683-5761FAX 610-683-5761

Homemade Italian Food

www.giannottisristorante.com

Fresh Baked PizzaSandwiches • Daily Specials

14949 Kutztown RoadKutztown, PA 19530

610-894-9694

West End Salon & Day SpaWe’ve got you covered from the top of

your head to the tips of your toes!15085 Kutztown Rd., Suite 2

Kutztown, PA 19530 • 610-683-5296

$5.00 OFF1/2 Hr. Massage

10% OFFHair Services

2 Locations! Open Sunday!Locally owned and operated, Ozgood’s Neighborhood

Grill & Bar in Robesonia, PA and Kutztown, PA has been serving great food and beverages since 1997. Both locations offer our unique menu and friendly casual

dining scene the whole family will enjoy!Seafood, Steaks, Chicken, Burgers, Sandwiches, Wings and More!

Banquet Facilities ♦ Weekly SpecialsFriday/Saturday Specials ♦ Holiday Menus

15110 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown, PA 19530

610-683-5450 airportdinerkutztown.com

1 Willow Street Industrial Park, Fleetwood, PA 19522

610-944-0404www.DESCCO.com

Proud to support St. Mary’s Parish

Lutheran Home at Topton - One S. Home Avenue, ToptonWe are recruiting for the following full-time &

part-time hourly positions:Cooks - Servers - Diet Aides - Housekeepers

Floor Techs - JanitorsFor more information call 610-682-1339

Online Applications Accepted Only.http://jobs.compassgroupcareers.com/

Type Topton into the search box.

610-228-2080www.RussoGraveCare.comCaring For Your Loved One’s

GravesiteMike Russo, Parishioner

Dr. Brian Ghessi DCBoard Certifi ed Chiropractor12 West Main St., Fleetwood

484-793-2821info@ghessichiropractic.comwww.ghessichiropractic.com

PLANNING TODAY FOR YOUR PLANNING TODAY FOR YOUR CEMETERY NEEDS IS THECEMETERY NEEDS IS THE

ultimate ultimate giftgift

Let our caring professionals give Let our caring professionals give you a tour of theyou a tour of the

cemetery so you can begincemetery so you can beginplanning your cemeteryplanning your cemetery

burial estate.burial estate.Call for an appointment and

let one of ourFamily Service Counselorsexplain our complimentaryPersonal Planning Guide.

› Bring peace of mind to the family› Have your loved ones know your wishes› Relieve the burden on family members

› Lock in today’s Prices › Customize terms› Conserve life insurance

Berks County Memorial GardensBerks County Memorial Gardens201 Evansville Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522610-926-2325 BerksCountyMG.com

Commercial Rates are at an All Time Low. Contact us today to get a free analysis to see if we can help

Save you money with your monthly payments on your commercial property. Multi-Family, Retail,

Offi ce Building, Apartment and Condos. Can close in as little as 45 days! Four season customer

service is our top priority.

www.duqfunding.com1650 Market Street - Suite 3600, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Stephen C. BlockTREE SERVICE

Pruning • Removal23 Yrs. Experience

Proud to Support St. Mary’s Parish

610-756-3109

RUSSELL E. CONRAD, INC.RUSSELL E. CONRAD, INC.HEATING OIL • KEROSENE

DIESEL • GASOLINEHEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

SALES & SERVICE111 South Maple Street, Kutztown

610-683-8241610-683-8736610 683 8736

russellconradoil.comrussellconradoil.com

HAHN EXTERIORSDecks • Fences • Sunrooms

Windows • SidingHonest High Quality Work For

St. Mary Families3617 Kutztown Rd., Laureldale

610-929-2832www.hahnexteriors.com

Bell Hardware1051 Trexlertown RoadTrexlertown, PA 18087(610) 395-1132

Sunday 9:00am-5:00pmMonday-Friday 7:30am-7:00pm

Saturday 8:00am-6:00pmAce Rewards

Craftsman Tools

478 W. Main StreetKutztown, PA 19530(484) 648-2720

www.rayspizzadasogno.com

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DR. JOHN P. BOYLE

FAMILY DENTISTRY

Offi ce Hours By Appointment

610-683-6955

15295 Kutztown RoadMain Street East End

EDWARD J. HILDENBRANDFUNERAL HOME INC.

Holly A. Hildenbrand, Supervisor

610-683-3526346 West Main St. • Kutztown

Kutztown Animal & Bird Hospital

FULL SERVICE PET CARE INCLUDING:• CERTIFIED CHIROPRACTIC CARE• LASER SURGERY• DENTISTRY

Birds • Cats • Dogs • Exotics • ReptilesSPECIAL PROGRAMS: Kittens • Puppies • Senior Pets

New Clients Always Welcome610-683-5353

15620 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown,PA

FAMILY CARE FOR YOUR SPECIAL PETDr. Bridget McMahon, DVM, Owner

www.kutztownanimalhosp.com

RICHARD L.RICHARD L.GESCHWINDTGESCHWINDTATTORNEY AT LAW

203 E. NOBLE AVENUESHOEMAKERSVILLE, PA 19555

Phone: 610-562-7125

Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc.David W. Weber, Supervisor

117 West Main Street • Fleetwood 610-944-7621

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T O P T O N F A M I LY

P R A C T I C E A S S O C I AT E S

Joseph J. Blasiol, D.O. Jeffery J. Jones, D.O.

72 E. Washington StreetTopton, PA 19562

6 1 0 - 6 8 2 - 7 1 3 1Offi ce Hours By Appointment

WALBERT FUNERAL HOME& CREMATION SERVICES, PC

Russell P. Walbert, F.D., Supervisor

14390 Kutztown, Rd.Fleetwood, PA 19522

[email protected]

(610) 944-9900Fax: (610) 944-9911

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313 W. Main St.Kutztown, PA

11am-10pm, Closed Mondays

See Menu & Photos Online

333 Greenwich St., Kutztown610-683-8111

Deron K. Youse, F.D. Supv.Emory B. Fenstermacher, F.D.

25 East Weis St., Topton610-682-2434

James R. Ludwick, F.D., Supv.Jonathan M. Quier, F.D.

www.ludwickfh.com [email protected]

Providing service beyond your expectations, just when you need it most.

Gama Printing Co.Screenprinting - Embroidery

Stickers - VinylsGraphic Design

Custom Apparel - Headwear

[email protected]

610-945-4263@GamaPrintingCo

MARK D. CROSSLEYPersonal Injury Attorney

Parish Member

512 Walnut Street • Allentown, PA 18101610-437-1100www.scherlinelaw.com

Tracey’s Flowers

Beautiful Flowers for all occasions

www.fl eetwoodfl owers.com201 W. Main Street

Fleetwood, Pa 19522610-944-8703