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April 14, 2019
Website•www.catholiclykenswilliamstown.org
Harrisburg Diocese Website • www.HbgDiocese.org E-Mail • [email protected] Rev. Michael Opoki, AJ • [email protected] • 717-453-7895
Deacon George Garber Jr • [email protected] • 717-362-3233
Parish Secretary • Tiffany Jones • 717-453-7895 * [email protected]
Parish Bookkeeper • Susan Torrey • 717-453-7895 * [email protected]
CCD Coordinator • Nora Valovage • 717-453-8207 *[email protected]
Parish Maintenance • Michael Orowski • 717-222-8535
Parish Pastoral Council • Anne Romberger • 717-647-9182
OLHC Parish Council of Catholic Women • Deb Bush • 717-453-9984
SHJ Parish Council of Catholic Women • Rosemary Boyer • 717-647-4485
SHJ Sacristans • Sheila Sowers • 717-647-4963 & Noreen Gochenaur • 717-523-2180
SHJ Hershey Park Fundraiser • Anne Romberger • 717-647-9182 & Jean Daniel • 717-647-9837
Knights of Columbus • Thomas Vottero • 717-692-4935
Alcoholics Anonymous • Meet at OLHC Parish Hall • Sunday and Thursday @ 7 pm
Meals on Wheels • [email protected] • Robert Burns • 717-780-6315
Matrimony: Couples contemplating marriage in the
Diocese of Harrisburg are to approach a Priest at least nine to
twelve months before the date on which they plan to marry.
No date may be finalized until the priest establishes the
couple’s freedom to marry and determine their readiness for
marriage.
Registration- New Parishioners are invited to visit the Parish
Office 9am - 2pm, Monday & Thursday or 11am – 4pm on
Tuesday & Wednesday. When moving or changing your
phone number, please notify the Parish Office.
The Sacrament of Baptism: 12:30pm: First Sunday of the
month Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens.
12:00pm: Third Sunday of the month Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church, Williamstown. Pre-baptismal instructions must be
completed in order to have your child baptized. Call the
parish office before planning your child’s baptism.
The Sacrament of Penance:
Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens:
Saturdays 3-4pm & Mondays 7:45-8:15am
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Williamstown:
Wednesdays 7:45- 8:15am
Saturday Vigil Mass:
4:15pm Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens.
Sunday Morning Mass:
8:15am- Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens.
10:45am -Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Williamstown.
Weekday Mass: Please see the inside of the bulletin
Holy Day Mass:
11am -Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens.
7pm -Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Williamstown.
Visitation of the Sick: Please notify the Rectory when a member
of the parish is in the hospital or if someone is unable to attend
Mass and wishes to receive Holy Communion. Anyone going into
the hospital for surgery should contact the priest to receive the
Anointing of the Sick before surgery.
“We, the parish community of Our Lady Help of Christians and Sacred Heart of Jesus, are a welcoming Catholic
community in the Diocese of Harrisburg. Being nourished and strengthened by the graces we receive in the Eucharist
and the other Sacraments, we are committed to praying and working together as one. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we
strive to live the Gospel of Jesus in our lives and to bring the truth of Christ’s salvation to the communities around us.”
Our Lady Help of Christians Church Lykens, PA
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Williamstown, PA
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Parish Office: 732 East Main Street
Lykens, PA 17048
717-453-7895
FAX: 717-453-9426
Open: 9am-2pm Mondays & Thursdays
11am – 4pm Tuesdays & Wednesdays
April 14, 2019
Saturday, April 13
4:15pm @ OL
In memory of John Bordner Sr. By: Ivy Bordner
Sunday, April 14
8:15 am @ OL
10:45 am @ SH
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
In memory of Rosemary Mahoney By: Gary & Becky Miller
For the People of the Parish
Monday, April 15
8:30 am @ OL
Monday Of Holy Week
In memory of Rosemary Mahoney By: Joan Orowski
Tuesday, April 16
8:30am @ SH
Tuesday Of Holy Week
In memory of George E. Buggy By: Ryan M. Cantone
Wednesday, April 17
8:30am @ SH
Wednesday Of Holy Week
In memory of Tom Schnieder By: Ruth Crilly & Lorna Schnieder
Thursday, April 18
7pm @ OL
Holy Thursday
For the People of the Parish
Friday, April 19
2:30pm @ OL
Friday Of The Passion Of The Lord; Good Friday
Saturday, April 20
8pm @ OL
Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil
For the People of the Parish
Sunday, April 21
8:15am @ OL
10:45am @ SH
Easter Sunday Of The Resurrection Of The Lord
For the People of the Parish
In memory of Helen Yeager By: Mary Trumpeter
Our Lady Help of Christians Sanctuary Lamp burns: In memory of Donald Grubb By: Michael Yanoscak
Sacred Heart of Jesus Sanctuary Lamp burns: For All Souls
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
MINISTERS OF THE LITURGICAL
CELEBRATIONS
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
MINISTERS OF THE LITURGICAL
CELEBRATIONS
Sacred Heart Offertory Collection
April 7, 2019 Totals: $2,039.63
2018 Offering: $1,326.00
Envelopes Returned: 52
Our Lady’s Offertory Collection
April 7, 2019 Totals: $2,764.00
2018 Offering: $3,083.00
Envelopes Returned: 75
Holy Saturday; Easter Vigil; April 20, 2019
8pm @ OL
Altar Servers – Nick Savage, Nolan Savage
Jaelyn Collier, Josselyn Collier
Lectors – James Bower, Carol Lark
Eucharistic Minister – Bob Laudenslager
Greeters – James & Deb Bower
Easter Sunday; April 21, 2019 @ 8:15am
Altar Servers- Cassidy Whitcomb, Ava Matter,
Madison Enders
Lectors – Vincent Lamenza
Greeters – Vincent Lamenza, Anthony Matter
Easter Sunday; April 21, 2019 @ 10:45 am
Altar Servers – Aaron Kennedy, Francesca Ziegler
Lectors – Joseph Mihalick
Eucharistic Minister – Noreen Gochenaur
Greeters – Jean Daniel, Sheila Sowers
TODAY’S READINGS & HYMNS
April 13th
/14th
Scripture Readings: Page: 101
Entrance: BB #139
Preparation: BB #148
Communion: BB #484
Sending Forth: BB #407
Holy Thursday April 18, 2019 @ 7pm @ OL
Altar Servers – Kade Matter, Ava Matter,
Olivia Savage, Sam Kerwin
Lector – Christina Reiner
Eucharistic Minister – Carol Laudenslager
Greeters – Christina Reiner, Noreen Gochenaur
Good Friday April 19, 2019 @ 2:30 pm@ OL
Altar Servers – Kiarah Barge, Landon Adrian,
Gisella Schiano
Lectors – Joseph Kerwin, Kylie Bender
Greeters – Vincent Lamenza
April 14, 2019
Please Remember Those Who Have Requested Prayers
Stephanie Britton
Evan Beck
Maverick Jones
Sophia Joy
Jim Wilard
*Almonzo
*Kathy Begani
*Andrea Bixler
*Laethum Boothe
*Susann Chubb
*Kathy Platzer Dougher
*Joyce Dolan
*Laretta Doyle
*Bernard Doyle
*Brenda Garber
*Anna Hain
*Brett Kaden
*Vincent Kennedy
*Shelly Klinger
*Evelyn Koppenhaver
*Mary Jane Koppenhaver
*Julia Kramer
*Donnie Laing
*Natalie McMaster
*Jimmy Modrijan
*Joyce Moyer
*Jim Murray
*Jeannie Nard
*Joe Pendal
*Ken Rebuck
*Margaret Shadle
*Pat Shutt
*Penny Stine
*Anna Trawitz
*Mary Trumpeter
*Mary Underkoffler
*Katie Wallace
*Steve Welker
*Roz Wilson
*Priscilla Wrubel
*Names will remain for six weeks at a time *Names can be added & re-newed by contacting the parish office.*
April 14, 2019
Passion (Palm) Sunday Love and betrayal
Reading I Isaiah 50:4-7(salvation only through the Lord’s
servant)
Reading II Philippians 2:6-11 (imitating Christ’s
humility)
Gospel Luke 22:14-23:56 (the passion of Jesus)
Key Passage The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then
Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said
to him, “Before the cock crows today, you will deny me
three times.” (Luke 22:61)
Adult When have you felt that you betrayed the
confidence of another, as Peter did when he denied Jesus?
Child When have you let someone down who trusted you?
How did you feel?
Deacon’s Desk
Why do we call "Good Friday" good? Because Good
Friday honors the day on which Christ died on the Cross, it
is especially somber. Church bells do not ring, and statues
and other adornments in the church are covered. The hours
between Noon and 3 o'clock are passed quietly with
special reverence in remembrance of the hours when Christ
hung on the Cross. No Masses are said on Good Friday, but
Holy Communion, consecrated on Holy Thursday, may be
distributed during the Good Friday Liturgy. Fasting is
required on Good Friday for Catholics between 18 and 59
who are in good health.
Holy Saturday, the day before Easter, is a time to reflect
upon Christ's suffering and death on the Cross. No Masses
are said until the evening, and only the sacraments of
Penance and Anointing of the Sick can be administered.
Communion may be given to sick and the dying.
On the evening of Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil is
celebrated, beginning with lighting of a bonfire outside the
church. A new Paschal candle, which symbolizes the light
of Christ and is used throughout the Easter Season, is lit
from this fire, and the celebrant and the faithful process
into the church. Nine readings are provided for the Mass:
seven from the Old Testament and two from the New. The
faithful renew their baptismal promises, and new members
are welcomed into the Church through Baptism. Some may
also receive Confirmation.
So even though most of us were infants when Baptized,
and of course don't remember promises made then on our
behalf, we get to renew those same promises ourselves
every Easter Vigil. May each of you have a Holy and
Happy Easter. God Bless you!
Deacon George +
2nd
Collections:
April 21st: Debt Reduction
April 28th
: Catholic Home Mission
May 5th
: Cemetery
Ministry Volunteers The new service schedules are available.
They are located in both sacristies as well
as in the back of both churches.
Thank You.
The parish office will be closed on Thursday, April 18th (Holy Thursday) &
Monday, April 22nd (Easter Monday)
We will resume normal office hours on
Tuesday, April 23rd.
April 14, 2019
FORMED Pick of the Week
Three Days that Changed the World
Fr. Hector Perez brings us alongside Jesus in the final
hours of His public ministry as He brings to fulfillment the
very purpose of His Incarnation, the salvation of all
mankind. Fr. Perez's detailed insights of those last three
days offer a moving look into the loving heart of the
Messiah and detailed descriptions of his intense emotional
and physical sufferings. With this knowledge, our hearts
can only love him more.
TODAY’S READINGS & HYMNS
April 18, 2019 Holy Thursday
Scripture Readings: Page: 103
Entrance: BB #712
Washing of Feet: BB #143
Preparation: BB #386
Communion: BB #323
The Transfer
Of The Eucharist: BB Page: 114 #25/26
April 18, 2019 Holy Thursday Called to serve
Reading I Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 (the Passover ritual
prescribed)
Reading II 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (the Lord’s Supper)
Gospel John 13:1-15 (the washing of the feet)
Key Passage Jesus said, “If I, your Lord and Teacher, have
washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s
feet. For I have set you an example, that you also should
do as I have done to you.” (John 13:14-15)
Adult What is the most difficult thing you have done as a
service to another person?
Child What is the hardest thing you have ever done for
another person who needed your help?
TODAY’S READINGS & HYMNS
April 19, 2019 Good Friday
Scripture Readings: Page: 117
Entrance: BB #120
Preparation: BB #152
Communion: BB #407
Sending Forth: BB #436
April 19, 2019 Good Friday Perfection through suffering
Reading I Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (suffering and triumph of
the servant of the Lord)
Reading II Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 (Jesus,
compassionate high priest)
Gospel John 18:1-19:42 (the passion of our Lord Jesus
Christ)
Key Passage When you make his life an offering for sin,
he shall see his offspring, and shall prolong his days;
through him the will of the Lord shall prosper. (Isaiah
53:10)
Adult Can you say that you have grown through your
experiences of physical or emotional suffering? Why or
why not?
Child How can the story of Jesus’ suffering make it easier
for you to face something painful or uncomfortable?
The Pontifical Good Friday Collection
This collection helps Christians in the Holy Land. It
supports 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. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection
provides humanitarian aid to refugees. When you
contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection you
help make a difference in the lives of those caught up in
war, violence and instability in this region.
PCCW SCHOLARSHIP
The Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a Catholic Senior Girl for her
freshman year at an accredited college, university, or trade school. Applicants must:
- Be sponsored by a mother or grandmother/guardian who is a member of a Parish Council of Catholic Women
(PCCW)
- Be a resident of the Harrisburg Diocese
- Meet all conditions established by the scholarship committee
Anyone interested in applying should contact your PCCW President for an application. You can contact Joyce Scott,
Chair, at 717-737-0927 or [email protected] for additional info on this scholarship fund.
The application deadline is May 1, 2019
April 14, 2019
Hersheypark discount tickets are available to order at the
parish office. These tickets are valid any public day
during the 2019 Hersheypark Summer season. Cost for the
tickets is as follows:
ALL ages (3+) $35.50
Prepaid Meal Ticket $11.99
Snack Voucher $3.50
Prepaid Parking Pass $7.50
Order forms are available at the entrance doors at both
Our Lady’s and Sacred Heart Churches. You can place
your order form along with your money in an envelope
and drop it in the collection basket or leave it at the parish
office. All orders are due by April 22nd
and must be paid
for in advance. Tickets will be delivered by May 24th. If
you have any questions, please contact Nora at the parish
office.
Holy Week Program
Thursday, April 18, 2019:
Holy Thursday: OLHC
7:00 pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Adoration and Confessions
9:00 pm – Night Prayers
Friday, April 19, 2019:
Good Friday: OLHC
8:00 am – Rosary and Morning Prayer
2:30 pm – The Passion of the Lord
Saturday, April 20, 2019:
Holy Saturday: OLHC
11:00 am – Blessing of Food for the
First Meal of Easter
There won't be the Saturday afternoon Confessions.
8:00 pm – Easter Vigil Celebrations
Sunday, April 21, 2019:
Easter Sunday
8:15 am – Mass: OLHC
10:45 am – Mass: SH
Sacred Heart of Jesus PCCW News
We are selling Willow Tree Coupons again this
year as our summer fundraiser. They are $5 each and are
redeemable from April until the middle of August. They
are a unique idea for Easter baskets, as birthday gifts, or
to just treat yourself! To purchase, please contact Dawn
@ 717-647-9124, Joanne @ 717-647-2287, or Anne @
717-647-9182.
MAY 26, 2019
Marlin Markets Meat Raffle
Gift Certificate Prizes: 1st $175.00
2nd
$100.00
3rd
$75.00
4th $50.00
5th $50.00
Tickets will be sent out to all parishioners. They can
also be obtained by contacting Dawn @ 717-747-9124
or Joann Matter @ 717-647-2287.
A Day Of Reflection for The
Deaf – May 18
The Diocesan Office of Ministry with People with
Disabilities, in coordination with Saint Joseph Church in
Mechanicsburg, will host a day of reflection for deaf
Catholics on Saturday May 18, 2019, from 9:00 AM to
6:00 PM, in Brindle Hall at Saint Joseph Church. Fr.
Michael Depcik, OSFS, will present on “Understanding the
Mass”; additional events include the opportunity for
confession & Mass. Continental breakfast and lunch will
be served. This event is open to all deaf Catholics; please
join us for a day of reflection, spiritual nourishment and
fellowship. The retreat will be conducted entirely in
American Sign Language (ASL). There is no cost to
attend, but RSVP is required. Please direct any questions
and all RSVP’s, including any special dietary or
accommodation requests, to Larry Kiley by May 1, 2019 at
[email protected], or by calling 717-657-4804,
ext.322.