April 21, 2019

April 21, 2019

Website•www.catholiclykenswilliamstown.org

Harrisburg Diocese Website • www.HbgDiocese.org E-Mail • OurLadyHelpofChristiansParishLykens@hbgdiocese.org Rev. Michael Opoki, AJ • frmopoki@hbgdiocese.org • 717-453-7895

Deacon George Garber Jr • dggarber@hbgdiocese.org • 717-362-3233

Parish Secretary • Tiffany Jones • 717-453-7895 * TJones@hbgdiocese.org

Parish Bookkeeper • Susan Torrey • 717-453-7895 * storrey@hbgdiocese.org

CCD Coordinator • Nora Valovage • 717-453-8207 *nvalovage@hbgdiocese.org

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 • rburns@dauphinc.org • 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 21, 2019

Saturday, April 20

8pm @ OL

Holy Saturday- Easter Vigil

For the People of the Parish

Sunday, April 21

8:15 am @ OL

10:45 am @ SH

Easter Sunday Of The Resurrection Of The Lord

For the People of the Parish

In memory of Helen Yeager By: Mary Trumpeter

Monday, April 22

8:30am @ OL

Monday Within The Octave Of Easter

In memory of LeeAnn Lenker By: Frank & Linda Stoudt

Tuesday, April 23

8:30am @ SH

Tuesday Within The Octave Of Easter

In memory of Ethel Horning By: Erin Williams

Wednesday, April 24

8:30am @ SH

Wednesday Within The Octave Of Easter

In memory of Kenneth Burger By: Marlin & Sheila Sowers

Thursday, April 25

No Mass

Thursday Within The Octave Of Easter

Rosary at Sacred Heart Of Jesus at 7:00pm!

Friday, April 26

8:30am @ OL

Friday Within The Octave Of Easter

In memory of Rosemary Mahoney By: Cynthia Minnich

Saturday, April 27

4:15pm @ OL

Saturday Within The Octave Of Easter

In memory of Theresa Yanoscak By: Michael Yanoscak

Sunday, April 28

8:15am @ OL

10:45am @ SH

Sunday Of Divine Mercy

For the Intentions of the Elderly, Sick, & Homebound of the Parish By: OLHC PCCW

In memory of Sharon Senetar By: SHJ PCCW

Our Lady Help of Christians Sanctuary Lamp burns: For All Souls

Sacred Heart of Jesus Sanctuary Lamp burns: For All Souls

Our Lady Help of Christians Church

MINISTERS OF THE LITURGICAL

CELEBRATIONS

Our Lady’s Offertory Collection

April 14, 2019 Totals: $2,501.00

2018 Offering: $3,071.00

Envelopes Returned: 79

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church

MINISTERS OF THE LITURGICAL

CELEBRATIONS

Sacred Heart Offertory Collection

April 14, 2019 Totals: $1,501.00

2018 Offering: $1,398.00

Envelopes Returned: 54

Saturday, April 27, 2019 @ 4:15pm

Altar Servers – Hannah Savage, Blake Bender,

Patti DaCruz

Lectors – Noreen Gochenaur

Greeters – Noreen Gochenaur, Christina Reiner

Sunday, April 28, 2019 @ 8:15am

Altar Servers- Rosie Schiano, Massimo Schiano,

Sam Kerwin

Lectors – Warren Thoma

Greeters – Warren Thoma, Jeff Pendal

Sunday; April 28, 2019 @ 10:45 am

Altar Servers – Paige Williams, Delaney Bixler

Lectors – Sheila Sowers

Eucharistic Minister – Nancy Brennan

Greeters – Anne Romberger

2nd

Collections:

April 28th

: Catholic Home Mission

May 5th

: Cemetery

May 12th

: Air Conditioning

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.

April 21, 2019

Please Remember Those Who Have Requested Prayers

Evan Beck

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 on the list for 6 weeks at a time, unless requested indefinitely.

* denotes indefinitely. Please notify the Parish Office when a name may be removed from the Indefinite List.

Names may be added, removed and renewed at any time by contacting the Parish Office.

Deacon’s Desk

Happy and Holy Easter Everyone!!! It has been said that

we might better celebrate the season from Easter and

beyond is by remembering Lazarus. If we read the Gospel

carefully, we notice that there are two men named Lazarus.

So which one? Well, both, actually.

In Luke 16:9-31, we have the parable of Lazarus the

beggar and the rich man. While the rich man "dressed in

purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each

day," Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores; Longing

to catch a few scraps that fell from the table. Through our

Lenten fasting, we learn how to empathize with the ones

left outside and allow our lives to be transformed so that

the teaching of Jesus might take root in us and our hearts

might be softened, unlike the rich man.

The other Lazarus in the Gospel---the brother of Martha

and Mary, who lived in Bethany---is the man Jesus raised

from the dead, after four days in the tomb. In the 11th

Chapter of the Gospel of St. John, we see that this

miraculous event took place not long before Jesus' own

Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Without a doubt, our

bodies will die, but our faith in this same Jesus, give us the

hope of Resurrection to Eternal Life.

So, in these holy days, look to Lazarus in your respect

for the dignity and worth of every person you meet. And

celebrate the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus

Christ as the real confirmation of your own eternal value in

God's eyes! Happy Easter and Blessings!

Deacon George +

TODAY’S READINGS & HYMNS

April 20, 2019 Easter Vigil

Part I Service of Light: BB Page: 127

*Blessing of the Fire & Paschal Candle: BB Page 120

*Procession: Christ Our Light

Thanks Be To God: BB Page 128

*The Easter Proclamation (Exsultet): BB Page 128-130

Part II Liturgy of the Word

Readings:

*#2: Genesis 22: 1-18 BB Page 134

Responsorial Psalm: BB Page 134

*#3: Exodus 14: 15; 15 – 1 BB Page 135-136

Responsorial Psalm: BB Page 136

*#5: Isaiah 55: 1-11 BB Page 137

Responsorial Psalm: BB Page 138 GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST: BB #911

*Opening Prayer

*Epistle: Romans 6: 3-11 BB Page 142

Responsorial Psalm: BB Page 143

*Gospel: Luke 24: 1-12 BB Page 143

Part III The Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation

*The Blessing of Water: BB Page 145

*The Renewal of the Baptismal Promises:

BB Pages 147-148

*Rite of Sprinkling: Baptized in Water: BB# 648

Part IV The Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation: The Strife is O’er: BB #563

Communion: Christ Be Our Light: BB #158

Sending Forth: Alleluia! Alleluia! Let The Holy Anthem

Rise: BB #168

April 21, 2019

April 20, 2019 Holy Saturday (Vigil) New life in Christ

Reading I Genesis 1:1-2:2 (first story of creation)

Reading II Genesis 22:1-18 (the testing of Abraham)

Reading III Exodus 14:15-15:1 (crossing of the Red Sea and

destruction of the Egyptians)

Reading IV Isaiah 54:5-14 (the new Zion)

Reading V Isaiah 55:1-11 (an invitation to grace)

Reading VI Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4 (wisdom prayer in the

Law of Moses)

Reading VII Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28 (regeneration of the

people)

Epistle Romans 6:3-11 (death to sin, life in God)

Gospel Luke 24:1-12 (the women at the tomb)

Key Passage Therefore we have been buried with him by

baptism into death, so that, just as

Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so

we too might walk in newness of life. (Romans 6:4)

Adult What benefits has the new life of baptism brought to

your life?

Child If someone who was not a Christian asked you what

difference it makes to be baptized, what would you say?

FORMED Pick of the Week

The Passion of Christ

In Light of the Holy Shroud of Turin

The Holy Shroud of Turin was called the greatest

relic in Christendom by Pope St. John Paul II. In

fact, the Shroud is the most studied scientific

object in the entire world. Fr. Peffley presents new,

detailed scientific and medical evidence for the

authenticity of the Holy Shroud. This presentation

brings greater clarity to the depth of the agony of

our Lord's sorrowful Passion, which he voluntarily

took on for love of us.

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.

TODAY’S READINGS & HYMNS

April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday

Scripture Readings: Page: 150

Entrance: BB # 160

Easter Sequence:

Rite of Sprinkling: BB #648

Preparation: BB #168

Communion: BB #175

Sending Forth: BB #178

April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday Made new by Christ

Reading I Acts 10:34, 37-43 (Peter’s discourse)

Reading II Colossians 3:1-4 (mystical death and

resurrection).

Or 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 (the yeast of sincerity and truth)

Gospel John 20:1-9 (Peter and the disciple at the tomb)

Key Passage Clean out the old yeast so that you may be

a new batch, as you really are

unleavened. For our paschal lamb, Christ, has been

sacrificed (1Corinthians 5:7)

Adult What change could the hope of the resurrection

of Christ inspire you to make?

Child What bad habit would you like to “clear out”

during the hopeful time of this Easter season?

April 21, 2019

50th Wedding Anniversary

Mass

Were you married in 1969? In honor of your

50th

Wedding Anniversary, there will be a

special mass and reception on Sunday, July 14th

2019 at 2PM at Good Shepherd Parish in Camp

Hill. Bishop Ronald W. Gainer will be the

celebrant. To receive an invitation, please

contact the parish office no later than Monday,

April 22, 2019. (717) 453-7895

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.

Women’s Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast

May 7, 2019 The Ladies of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in

Millersburg will be hosting a Women’s Ecumenical

Prayer Breakfast on May 7, 2019 at 8am. The Free-Will

Outreach will be for Relay For Life. The buffet style

meal is $8 per person and begins at 8:45am. Please make

your reservations no later than Friday, May 3, 2019 by

contacting

The New Center

346 Center Street

Millersburg, PA 17061

(717)692-2719

Carpooling is encouraged. For a list of parking options,

please contact our parish point of contact Anne

Romberger at (717)647-9182 or the Parish office. We

hope to see you there!

Marriage Annulments The Tribunal of the Diocese of Harrisburg will be giving a presentation in your area concerning marriage, divorce

and annulment according to Church teaching. This presentation will be helpful for divorced Catholics, those

divorced who wish to marry Catholics, those parish leaders involved in the RCIA process and any others who may

have a vested interest because of family or friends. This session will be held on May 8th at 7pm, at St. Joseph Parish,

Danville. No prior registration is required. For further information, please call (717) 657-4804 ext. 304, or email:

tribunal@hbgdiocese.org

Please note: There is a complete 2019 schedule containing all dates/times/places for these events located on

the bulletin boards at the back of both parishes.

Thank you to everyone who helped to make this year’s Fish Fry season a

Success. Organizing Events such as this Takes a lot of work and we

could not have gotten it done without all of you, our wonderful

and generous parishioners and volunteers. Totals and Tallies are in

and will be announced in a future bulletin. If anyone is interested in

purchasing leftover seafood, please contact Jeff Pendal @ 717-350-6540.

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 joynbob10@aol.com for

additional info on this scholarship fund.

The application deadline is May 1, 2019