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PARISH STAFF

Parochial Administrator: Rev. Tony Ripp, M.S.C.

Dir. of Religious Education: Donna Sciacca

Parish Secretary: Rebecca Tirpok

Finance Manager: Carolyn Marchese

PARISH SPIRITUALITY

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm

Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30am

Mon - Fri: 8:35am

Holy Days: 9:00am & 7:30pm

CONFESSION: Saturdays 4:15pm - 4:45pm or by appointment. REGISTER: Please contact the parish office to register when you move into the parish. Only registered parishioners, in good standing, can receive a Certificate of Eligibility to act as a Godparent or sponsor.

BAPTISMS: The Sacrament of Baptism is administered on the fourth Sunday of every month. Parents are encouraged

to invite family members to the 10:30 Mass as the Sacrament of Baptism takes place immediately following the Mass. Parents and Godparents must attend an enrichment class approx. 1 month prior to the Baptism. You will need to call the Parish Office to register for this class. A Godparent must

be a committed, practicing Catholic, and if from another parish, must provide a certificate of eligibility from their pastor. This certificate should be brought to the enrichment class. A Christian of other denominations may serve as a Godparent along with a practicing Catholic.

MARRIAGE: A Saturday Mass for the Sacrament of Matrimony may be celebrated no later than 1pm. Couples planning marriage are to contact the parish office & schedule a meeting with our wedding coordinator no later than 6 months in advance of the wedding. Shorter preparation

periods must be approved by our Pastor. Couples will meet several times with the Pastor throughout the preparation process. Couples are to attend a Pre-Cana program approved by our Pastor.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please call the rectory at anytime for the Sacrament of the Sick. Also the Holy Eucharist will be brought to the sick and shut-ins upon request to the Parish Office. We celebrate a Communal Anointing of the Sick in June, near the Feast of St. John the Baptist.

Mass Intentions for the Week of July 8 - 15, 2019

Morning Prayer in St. Joseph Chapel, Mon. – Fri. at 8:15am

DAILY MASS at 8:35am in the Chapel

Monday: Joseph A. Spiecker (Jack Lynch)

Tuesday: Joseph Donahue (Jack Lynch)

Wednesday: Richard Walter (Harold Rick)

Thursday: Michael Coluzzi (Mary Kosmin)

Friday: Betty Wismer (Ed Wismer)

WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday

5pm: Randy Breininger (Denny & Debbie Litzenberger)

Sunday

8am: Parishioners’ Intentions

10:30am: Anthony Kondracki (Helen & Family)

Meetings this Week

Mon. July 8: Prayer Shawl, 7pm – Marian Room

Thurs. July 11: Baptismal Enrichment, 6pm – Parish Office

Sat. July 13: Men of Faith, 8am – Marian Room & Chapel

2019 Weekly Mass Collection

Envelopes & Electronic Parish Giving

Sunday, June 30

Due to holiday schedule, not available at press time.

Thank you for your generosity!

For the most up to date information on our parish visit

our website at: www.stjohnsottsville.org

https://www.facebook.com/ottsville

MAGS GIFT CARDS...ON SALE in the Marian Room before

all Masses. Also available from the Parish Office.

FOR EATING…SHOPPING…OR FILLING YOUR TANK

Parish Office Summer Hours

Mon – Thurs: 8:30am – 5:30pm; Fri: 8:30am – 1pm

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Gospel Reflection Luke 10: 1-12, 17-20 We saw at the beginning of chapter 10 how Jesus had sent his 72 disciples out to all the places where he himself would visit. Today we

see them returning full of joy and satisfaction. “Lord, even the demons were subject to us in your name.” They discovered that, in his name, they were able to do the same things that Jesus did.

In reply, Jesus said to them: “I saw Satan as lightning fall from heaven.” The power of evil is being reversed and this was partly the doing of his disciples working in his name. And he further reassures them: “I give you the power to tread on snakes and scorpions and over the power of the enemy: nothing at all will be able to hurt you.”

‘Snakes and scorpions’ more likely represent evil powers and so the statement is not to be taken literally. It is true that for the committed disciple nothing can really hurt them. Nothing, as Paul says, can separate us from the love of God, that is, the love that God extends to us at every moment of every day.

Then Jesus tells his disciples the real reason why they should be happy. It is not because they have special powers over evil spirits but “because your names are written in heaven”. In other words, their blessedness comes not from what they are able to do but because they have been chosen as the instruments for God to do his work, to make the Kingdom a reality. That is the origin of our blessedness too.

All of this applies to so many of us, too. We, for reasons only known to God himself, have been given knowledge of the Son. We too, by means of the Church, have been given a vision denied to so many, have heard the Word which is the Way to truth and life.

Whatever problems we may be facing right now, let us on this day count our blessings and express our gratitude for them. And the only way to do that is to say ‘Yes’ to Jesus and his Gospel. Let us start doing that right now.

FATIMA HOUSE RETREAT CENTER Bedminster, PA

“A Quiet Country Retreat Center” Offering Day & Overnight Retreats for Individuals

& Small Groups Monday, 7pm: Adoration & Prayers Wednesday, 9:30am: Adoration & Prayers 3rd Sunday, 12pm: Adoration & Prayer for Vocations 1st Saturday 10am- Rosary, Confession, Mass, & Lunch For more information or directions, please call Joan Black at 215-536-3508, or visit: fatimahousebedminster.webs.com

TO ALL our

generous sponsors!

TO ALL our volunteers!

TO ALL who purchased tickets!

Because of your generosity our

was a HUGH SUCCESS! WE WILL BE PRESENTING THE PARISH WITH A CHECK

FOR $14,000.00

Rediscover the love in your marriage. Does the distance between you seem wide? Are you already separated? Looking for a better way? Retrouville can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille is a Christian-based, Catholic in origin, but welcomes all married couples. Our next program is coming up at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA on August 9-11. For more information, or to register, visit our website at www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 800-470-2230. All inquiries are confidential.

315 S. Warren Ave., Malvern, PA 19355

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TEACH the CHILDREN

2019-2020 PREP SCHOOL YEAR

JULY 15TH DEADLINE to REGISTER

$20.00 per student Late Fee for

Registrations received after July 15th.

Registration Forms for new & returning students may be obtained from the parish office or may be downloaded from our parish website.

SUMMER READING for KIDS As we take a break from routines and homework, we don’t want our children to take a break from their Faith. One way for them to stay connected is through is books. Here are eight Catholic books for your children to check out this summer. Written by Catholic authors, elements of faith (some obvious, some subtle) are woven throughout each storyline. The books are organized by age group, and there’s even a bonus suggestion for moms!

Young Children Take It To the Queen: A Tale of Hope by Josephine

Nobisso explores the role Mary plays in Salvation History.

Sitting Like A Saint by Dr. Gregory & Barbara Bottaro

Grade School The Chime Travellers series includes 5 books by Lisa M.

Hendey.

The Relic of Perilous Falls fans of Percy Jackson will

want to add the Will Wilder trilogy by Raymond Arroyo.

Middle School 7 Riddles to Nowhere by A.J.Cattapan.

The Bird Face series by Cynthia Toney follows the life of

Wendy Robichaud as she navigates the end of eighth grade

and beginning of high school. In the first book, 8 Notes to a Nobody, a school bully schemes against Wendy, and her

best friend starts to drift away.

High School Roland West, Loner by Theresa Linden

An Unexpected Role by Leslea Wahl

And For Mom...The Grace Crasher by Mara Faro

Do you have a child that will be

3 years old by September? Our Pre-K program is excellent and focuses on the spiritual, emotional, moral and intellectual foundation of each child.

Here are some of the benefits: Small Class Sizes Catholic Formation Teachers Who Love Each Child as God's Creation Weekly Mass Like Minded Families with Shared Values Our Pre-K program also offers a wide range of flexibility. Children may attend 2, 3, or up to 5 half days or 2, 3 or up to 5 full days.

The Regina Academy at St. John the Baptist is seeking teachers for the following positions:

Kindergarten teach, full day, Montessori preferred

Second Grade Teacher (Sacrament Grade)

Interested teachers should send their resume, along

with a cover letter to:

John V. Munday, Head of School

johnvmundy@yahoo.com or call 215-801-0342

Mr. John Mundy, Headmaster:

Email: jmundy@rasjb.org / Phone: 610-847-5523

Mrs. Amy Mattle, Admissions Director:

Email amattle@rasjb.org / Phone: 267-424-5762

Mr. Matthew McKernan, Dir. of Institutional Advancement

Email: mmckernan@rasjb.org / Phone: 610-960-7062

www.rasjb.org

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Prayers Unite the World Prayers Unite the World began on the first anniversary of the World Meeting of Families September 19, 2016. It is a website through which peoples' prayer requests are shared with Catholic religious communities and organizations around the world. Within 24 hours of submitting the request, the petitioner receives an email with links to all of those communities that have members praying for them. Visit the website prayersunitetheworld.org to learn more and submit your prayer requests!

Saturday, September 21, 2019

SACRED HEART VILLA

51 Seminary Ave. • Reading, PA 19605

Registration opens at 8:15 AM and closes at 9:50 AM

YOUTH RUN – 9:40 AM

5K – 10:00 AM

1M WALK – 10:05 AM

Join the FUN at the 10th Annual MSC Sisters NUN RUN

Taking place in the scenic Muhlenberg area, the all-macadam

course winds through the grounds of Sacred Heart Villa, Holy

Guardian Angels, and Gethsemane Cemetery. The 5K course

does include inclines. Start & Finish are located at Sacred Heart

Villa. Families encouraged; strollers permitted; and pets

welcome! 5K timing provided by Pretzel City Sports.

All Registrants Receive:

Custom Full Color “Nun Run T-Shirt”

Pasta, Fruit, & Water

Custom Gift Bag & Goodies

We encourage everyone to dress as colorfully as

possible.

Free parking and restrooms on grounds

Please call Carrie: 610-929-2802 2802 or email

cwhitmoyer@mscreading.org or visit www.mscreading.org

34th Annual GOLF

TOURNAMENT

Friday, September 13, 2019 Whitetail Golf Club

2679 Klein Road, Bath PA 18014 For more information, contact Peg Glancey

SEEKING MUSICIANS Do you play the piano or organ?

Please contact Liz Torgerson for more information.

Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of

Czestochowa

All are invited to the American Czestochowa.

The Coronation will take place on August 25, 2019, during 12:30 pm Mass in

the Main Church. Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia will

crown the Image of Our Lady, which is currently located in our lower church.

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Please remember in your prayers our parishioners, who are sick, homebound, in the hospital, under hospice or residential care.

Susan Ackerman, Lillian Appleman, Patricia Baker, Robert Balbirer, Nancy Beans, John Becker, Loretta Bodisch, Dominic Chiarello, Anne Colyer, Charlene Cornell, Matthew Crance, Jim Crawford, Chrissy Davis, Joy Davis, MaryJane Deutsch, Dominic Diamond, Larry & Joanne Diehl, Terry Dunn, Arlene Eichlin, Marvin Eichlin, George Farrelly, Charles Fees,Jr., John Finn, Patricia Fite, Crystal Fleck, Sarah Fleck, Thomas Fleck, Herman Fleck, Claire Fratrik, Janet Galen, Kathi Gallegher, Kathleen Gaughan, Dylan Geroni, Kathy Geroni, Marie & Rosalyn Giardullo, Anna Giebler, Mary Halwski, Maryann Hauber, Joyceann Heley, Michael Heuston, Sharon Horvath, Charles Houston, Martha Juchnowicz, Carol Knight, Valerie Korbar, Aleena Lang, Nate Leidtke, Ryan Leven, Kathy Lightkep, Marie Louzon, Jackie Litzenberger, Charles Lutcavage, Loretta Malloy, Jill Martindell, Adelaide McElderry, Carol McGlinchey, Bridget McHugh, Anne McLaughlin, Anne McNichol, Emma Michael, Maria Middleton, Nancy Moreno, Lorraine Mosolgo, Harvey Mueller, James O’Hanlon, Gabrialle Otero, Gary Palmer, Helen Pepkowski, Victoria Pepkowski,

Nicholas Powell, Don Raman, Mike Ramos, Michael Renzi, Rachael Rice, Gregory Rickert, Joy & Teddy Rodman, Sandy Romaszewski, Sam Rothman, Frederick R. Rude, Dolly Rutherford, Zina Sauerwine, Bob Sheetz, Lana Schell, Ronald Schultz, Sr., Frank & Joyce, Mary Jane Shuman, Baby Ella Stack, Jenna Stanzio, Shane Stroup, Riley Telesca, Sean Thatcher, Baby William Patrick Thomas, Cynthia Tocci, Maddie Tomaszewski, Douglas Toner, Betty Ventresca, Helen Wall, Diane Wesoski, Maryjane Whealton, Tamara Widmer, Edward Wismer, Baby Logan Yoder, Liem Zbyszinski

THANK YOU FOR SERVING & PROTECTING OUR FREEDOMS.

Jamie Steven Ayuso, Fionna M. Boyle, Derek Brosius, Christopher Brune,

Kyle Crossland, Casey de Lauretis, Michael Froeder, A.J. Giovino,

Aaron Given, Matthew Gumprecht, Bob Hankinson, Victor Hormilla,

Stephen Lindmeier, Jason Litschauer, Cory Litzenberger, Dan O’Connor, Jonathan Pucci, Dusty Rhodes,

Craig Russell, Don Valdez.

Ministry Schedule for

July 13 & 14: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Extraordinary Minister

Lector

Altar Server

Music

Saturday

5pm

Dorothy Cegielski

Joe Cegielski Weez Roney NOT FILLED

Helene Bell

Martin Elsner

Need Volunteers

Ordinary Time

Sunday

8am

Mark Fetter

Cathy Leidtke Renee Moyer

Bea Romaszewski

Patti Keyser

Tommy Loughran Kalista Williams Violet Williams

Mary Pucci

Karen Parash

Sunday 10:30pm

Frank Balbirer

Joan Black Dolly Kovacs

Donna Sciacca

Sean Lynch

Dakota Campbell

Paige Mattle Max VanHaute

Denny Litzenberger

Karen Parash

ALL BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED by 12:00 pm LATEST on the Monday preceding the intended bulletin publication date. Email submissions to prep@stjohnsottsville.org

Thank you!