Parish Clergy

Reverend William J. Monahan, Pastorfatherwill@stjohnpa.org

Reverend Patrick Brady,Weekend Assistance

Deacon James E. HartmannDeacon Thomas CusickDeacon Jonathan HessDeacon Robert P. Gellentien (Retired)

Parish StaffCathleen M. Lynskey,Executive Administrative Assistantclynskey@stjohnpa.orgext. 116

Leona Furente, Business Managerbusinessmanager@stjohnpa.org,ext. 102

Barbara Ann Nuzzolo, Director,Parish Religious Education Programprepdirector@stjohnpa.org

Maureen Traynor, Parish Office Supportadminasst@stjohnpa.org, ext. 111

Darlene Morales, Parish Receptionistand Secretary, sjeoffices@stjohnpa.orgext. 100

Sonya Novak, Parish Music Ministry

Meghan Horn, Youth Ministry Coordinator, youthministries@stjohnpa.org,ext. 118

Walter Burek, Parish Communicationsand Social Mediainfo@stjohnpa.org

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

August 11, 2019 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

On the web at www.stjohnpa.org

ST• JOHN THE EVANGELISTROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH

OUR PASTORAL LIFE CENTER752 Big Oak RoadMorrisville, PA 19067215.295.4102Fax 215.295.3128sjeoffices@stjohnpa.org

OUR OFFICE HOURSMonday to Friday9 AM - 5 PMNo office hours on Saturday or Sunday,except by appointment

OUR P.R.E.P. OFFICE728 Big Oak Road215.295.9239prepoffice@stjohnpa.org

THE SACRAMENT OFBAPTISMPreparations for Baptism should begin beforeyour child is born. All expectant parents or parents of newborn children are asked to enroll themselves in our Parish Baptism Preparation class. Information will be shared when parents call to register for Baptism. Our small classes are held in our Pastoral Life Center. Baptisms are ordinarily celebrated on the first Sunday of each month.

RITE OF CHRISTIANINITIATION OF ADULTSThe RCIA is a process of welcoming newmembers into our Catholic faith. It also welcomes baptized Catholics who have not yet received the Sacraments of Con-fession, First Communion or Confirma-tion. Please contact Deacon Jonathan Hess at 215-295-4102 for more informa-tion.

OUR MASS SCHEDULESunday Vigil Mass: Saturday 4:00 PMSunday: 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 AMWeekdays Monday - Saturday 8:00 AM

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFESSIONSaturdays: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PMTuesdays: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AMOther times by appointment

THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONYArrangements should be made with the priestat least 6 months before the wedding.Attendance at Pre-Marital Classes required.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSEDSACRAMENTTuesdays: after 8:00 AM Mass until 6:50 PM

LECTIO DIVINAWednesdays, following 8:00 AM Mass

BLUE ARMY DEVOTIONTuesdays: 7:00 PM in the Chapel

Sunday, August 11Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 AM All the Members of our Parish9:30 AM Employees of Thackray Crane Rental Inc., requested by Saint John’s Parish 11:30 AM Deceased Guillen Family Members, requested by Mey and Kathy GuillenMonday, August 12: Saint Jane Frances de Chantal8:00 AM Ernest J. Comfort, requested by Alice Samsel-Foley Tuesday, August 13: Saints Pontian and Hippolytus8:00 AM Dr. and Mrs. Richard Marker, requested by Jim and Donna Higgins

Wednesday, August 14: Saint Maximilian Kolbe8:00 AM Frances Siovette Walgo, Jennie Siovette and Edward Siovette, requested by the Rinkus Family5:30 PM All the Members of our ParishThursday, August 15: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary8:00 AM Mary Radich, requested by Vicki, Carl and Karly7:00 PM D. Lee Jackson, requested by Eleanor JacksonFriday, August 16: Saint Stephen of Hungary8:00 AM Dr. Lori Bittner, requested by the Vassallo FamilySaturday, August 17: Saturday in Ordinary Time8:00 AM Krimm, Lerro, and Sargent Families, requested by the Sargent Family4:00 PM Timothy Wojton, requested by Barbara and Tom Sheehan

Sunday, August 18Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 AM Robert L. McDevitt, requested by Frank and Maureen Traynor9:30 AM All the Members of our Parish 11:30 AM Audrey Diamante, requested by the Madden Family

DAILY MASS INTENTIONS

Daily Mass intentions for 2018 are still available for the months of October, November and December.

Adoration Society: Maria DiDonato, Cynthia Mariotti Adult Faith Formation: Deacon Jonathan Hess, 215.295.4102Aid for Friends: Mary Africa, 215.428.9581Altar Servers: Parish Clergy, 215.295.4102Community Food Dr.: Cathy & Joe McLean, 267.833.3177Blessed Counters: Father 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, 215.321.5155Prayer 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

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in 2019Regular Sunday Collection $ 10,856

$ 1,275Number of Envelopes 317

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in 2018Regular Sunday Collection $11,079Number of Envelopes 337

YTD Sunday Collection (July 1, 2018 – July 21, 2019) $ 36,374Average Number of Envelopes 348

Thank you for your continued generosity!

Helen and Karl Bahmiller (mother and father of Lynn Alexander), Nancy Baradziej, Michael Barkovich, Jr.

(son of Diana and Michael Barkovich), Kathleen Caputo (requested by Carole Meyer), Luke Caruso (infant -

John and Mary Jo Crea’s daughter’s nephew), Monsignor Ciereszko (requested by Elizabeth and Richard Piascik), Claudia DiBraccio (6 yr. old granddaughter of Karen and

William DiBraccio), Christopher Dixon (grandson of Kevin and Mary McCormick), Dennis Flynn (Chris and Diane Ledes’ daughter-in-law’s father), Robert Lawton (re-quested by Richard and Elizabeth Piascik), Vincent Mastria (requested by Carole Meyer), Jack and Helene McCullough

(requested by Judith Hadalski), Jim Musumeci (requested by Carole Meyer), Thomas Rossi

(father of Carole Meyer), Christina Smith (friend of John and Mary Jo Crea),

Patti Stracci (friend of Rosemary and Kevin Hayes), Lee Thomas (requested by the Marquis Family),

Amelia Villareal (requested by Diane Ledes), Mary Ann Wylie, and all residents of Manor Care and Arden Court.

August Food Drive

Provides parishioners an easy, secure way to make contri-butions on-line even when you are not able to be present.

• Convenient and easy• Choice of credit card or bank transfer• Ability to choose date and frequency of contribution• Ability to make one-time donations/payments

Please visit our website, stjohnpa.org and click on the link for more information and to sign up.

Looking for a part-time job that enhances another person’s life?

Opportunity available in Warminster, PA Seeking highly qualified, energetic, and reliable male to serve as Support Service Professional (SSP) for part-time work assisting a young man with an intellectual disability in Warminster area. This young person is easy going and is active in the community, but needs support to increase independent living skills. If you have some or are seeking to gain or enhance your work experiences while building a friendship and making a significant difference in a person’s life, this is an ideal opportunity. Culinary and sports related knowledge a plus. Salary is competitive. Flexible, unique part-time hours, up to 12 hours per week. Must have valid driver’s license, a vehicle and a safe driv-ing history, be able to successfully pass background clearance check and drug screen and provide references when applying.

To apply, please submit resume to: michelenem@viapa.orgOr call: 610-202-6611.

Are you a woman who enjoys a lively discussion about our Catholic faith? Are you interested in establishing prayer-mate companions? If you do, then Women of the Word wel-comes YOU! We are a group of parishioners and friends who meet on the third Saturday of each month, beginning at 9:30 AM. Our time together consists of prayer as well as listening to guest speakers via the internet or discussing a religious topic or book. Refreshments are served. For more information, please contact Connie Drummond at 215-493-5857. Next Meeting: Saturday, August 17, 2019, in the Pastoral Life Center

BAKERY BASKET

THIS WEEKEND!Our Bakery Basket, sponsored by the Women of the Word, will be held this

Sunday, August 11th after the 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM Masses in the

Deacon James Hartmann Meeting Room.

All are welcome!

Welcome Back, Monsignor Benz!

Monsignor David Benz will be here at Saint John’s this weekend, August 10-11, to speak on behalf of Cross Catholic Outreach. Cross Catholic Outreach is a Catholic Ministry that serves the poorest of the poor throughout the Carribean, Africa, Asia and Latin America, by channeling aid through dioceses, churches and Catholic missionaries, cost-effectively helping the poor break the cycle of poverty while advancing Catholic evangelization.

A free-will collection will be taken up at all Masses in the vesti-bule of the Church. Thank you for your generosity!

The regular monthly food drive to help those in need in our community will be taken up next weekend, August 17th and 18th.

It will be delivered to Mary’s Cupboard down on Lev-ittown Parkway. Hopefully St. John’s can top last month’s 350 lb. contribution!

Your compassion for others is deeply appreciated.

Thank you!

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Next Sunday’s Readings – August 18, 2019Prepare for Sunday Mass by reading, reflecting and praying the readings with family and friends.

Reading 1Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10Responsorial PsalmPsalms 40:2, 3, 4, 18Reading 2Hebrews 12:1-4AlleluiaJohn 10:27GospelLuke 12:49-53

ST• JOHN THE EVANGELISTROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH THIS WEEK AT

Sunday, August 11 Bakery Basket, after 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM Masses Monday, August 12 Pre-Jordan Catechesis, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Tuesday, August 13 Confessions, immediately following 8:00 AM Mass to 9:00 AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 8:30 AM to 6:50 PM Benediction, 6:50 PM to 7:00 PM Blue Army Holy Hour, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM YM Open Gym Night, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, August 14 Lectio Divina, immediately following 8:00 AM Mass Rosary at Manor Care, 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM Thursday, August 15 Parish Offices are closed

Friday, August 16 Rosary, 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Saturday, August 17 Miraculous Medal Novena, immediately following 8:00 AM Mass Men’s Faith Share, immediately following 8:00 AM Mass to 10:00 AM WOW Meeting, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Confessions, 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM

Please keep in your thoughts and prayers all service men and women, along with their family members, when so many are far from home throughout the world. We are forever grateful for all the sacrifices that they and their families have made.

Majors David and Ann Driscoll(grandchildren of Joseph and Mary Loncosky)

First Lt. Daniel P. Cummings, USA(son of John and Christina Cummings)

Lt. JG Stephanie G. Radzinski, USN(daughter of Rick and Maria Radzinski)

We would like to welcome the following new Parishioners who joined

the faith community of Saint John the Evangelist Church during the month of July 2019:

Michael and Diana Callahan and FamilyWilliam and Laurita Miller

Sean Quinn and Michelle O’Neill and Familyand

James Van Nosdall

NATIONAL COLLECTION FOR THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

Next weekend, the Archdiocese will be taking up the National Collection for The Catholic University of America. Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Catholic University offers graduate and undergraduate courses in more than 180 academic programs. By giving to the National Collection, you will help support more than 6,000 students who are seeking a faith-filled education at an institution that supports cutting edge research in multiple fields. Your investment will enable the University to continue to support the Church and to advance its work of pre-paring the next generation of leadership, both religious and lay, of our Church and nation.

Thank you for your generosity. Learn more at: collection.catho-lic edu.

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Youth Minister: Meghan Horn http://www.stjohpa.org/youth-ministry or 215-295-4102

PREP HAPPENINGSBarbara Ann Nuzzolo, Director of Religious Education

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

Youth Ministry Summer Open Gym NightCome join us for Tuesday Summer Open Gym night, open to all 6th through 12th graders, 7:00 to 9:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you!

Stay in the Loop!Follow us on Facebook @ facebook.com/StJohnTheEvangelist-Church/ and facebook.com/StJohnTheEvangelistYouthMinistry/.

Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/st_johnpa

“A catechist is a person of faith, hope and love attached to arms and legs with aches, and pains, family duties and not enough time. A catechist is an ordinary person who is extraordinary be-cause he or she teaches as Jesus did. A catechist is faithful to the past, open to the future, but especially dedicated to deepening the faith of the present generation.” A catechist at St. John the Evangelist is one who follows the guidelines as set forth by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia adding their creativity, knowledge and personality to each lesson.

Our dedicated catechists number about 30 and they are willing to make the effort to plan and then present the tenets of our Catholic faith to the students. There is always room for more catechists or volunteers, so if you feel that your talents can be shared with the students while spreading the Good News of the Gospel, then the PREP family welcomes you!

Is the RCIA for you?

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) may be what you are looking for if you are:

• Not baptized and would like to learn more about the Catholic Church.• Baptized in another Christian faith and would like to learn more about the Catholic Church.• A baptized Catholic who has not yet received the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation and are now contemplating doing so.

The RCIA offers inquirers an opportunity to learn about the Catholic faith in an informal, discussion based format. The RCIA is a time of inquiry so that those who come can determine whether or not they would like to make the Catholic Church their spiritual home and the Catholic faith their own. You do not have to be certain of what you want to do to take part.

We will begin sessions in September. If you are interested, or if you have questions, you may contact Deacon Jon at the office at 215-295-4102 or at RCIA@stjohnpa.org.

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SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE(socialconcerns@stjohnpa.org)

DONATIONS: (Please leave in the St. Gianna room)

• Trenton Soup Kitchen - reading glasses• IFA Backpack Center - sugar/flour; cleaning products• Homeless/Those in Need - personal care products (shampoo,

soaps, shaving cream, razors, deodarant, etc.)• Soldiers’Ministry - used cell phones or chargers• St. John’s Loving Hands - New skeins of Caron Soft Yarn to

make hats for cancer patients or other yarn donations to make hats and gloves for children

Blessings in a Backpack: On the weekends of 8/17-8/18 and 8/24-8/25, Social Concerns will be collecting backpacks and school sup-plies for children in the Willard School in Philadelphia. Your dona-tions will get their school year off to a great start.

“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:16

PASTORAL CARE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Feed My Flock: August 18, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMSocial Concerns Meeting: August 21, 2019, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMShared Meal: August 23, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMSt. John’s Loving Hands Meeting: August 26, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

FUTURE EVENTS: All events will be held in the Religious Education Center unless otherwise noted.

Dear Friends,

Our Lady of Confidence Christian Retreat for Persons with Disabilities: A three day retreat at Malvern Retreat House has been scheduled for October 8, 9 & 10, 2019 for adults with disabilities. The retreat is geared for adults with intellectual, physical or emo-tional disabilities. The retreat directors are Fr. Jim McGuinn and Fr. Mike Speziale and the theme is: We All Belong. If you or some-one you know would enjoy a three day retreat that includes having your faith in God refreshed and strengthened contact Kathy Ross at kathyross19@gmail.com for more information. If you would like to be a volunteer companion on this retreat contact Jenny Mars at marsfam1@gmail.com. See our Church bulletin board, at the main entrance for registration forms.

“Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” John 7:38

Save The Date!Knights of Columbus

Pat Joy 2019 Memorial Charity Golf ClassicHosted by St. Ignatius & St. John Councils

Join us “FORE” a day of golf & help support the cause!Date: Monday, September 23, 2019

Place: Northampton Valley Country ClubTime: 11:30 am

We are looking for GOLFERS, sponsors, advertisers & donations!

Please visit our website for details: www.sje7515.org OR call Len Kuchera: 215-295-3037

HELP WANTEDSt. Ignatius of Antioch School is looking to hire part time aides and substitutes for the 2019-2020 school year.For more information please contactMrs. Mary Ann DiTommaso at 215-493-3867 or siprincipal@sischool.org.

Habitat for Humanity Faith Build 2019 – UpdateThe Faith Build Home lot had many necessary addition-al site plan revisions to undergo due to water issues. A final plan has been resubmitted and awaiting approval. Habitat is hoping to get started on construction mid to late August. Volunteer information will be posted at that time.For more about the project or to donate online, go to https://www.habitatbucks.org/woodland-park-faith-build-2019. If you give at the website, be sure to identify yourself as a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Morrisville.

USED

TOY

COLLECTION

As we have in the past, we will be collecting used books, puz-zles, dolls, games and toys to be given to the underpriviledged children at Christmas. Please place the articles in the Saint Gianna Room in the Church. WE KINDLY REQUEST NO BROKEN TOYS OR STUFFED ANIMALS. Any large do-nations, please call Gini Campbell at 215-369-3527 for pick up. Thank you!