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We, the Eucharistic Community of St. Joan of Arc Parish, by the grace of God and through our participation in His Word, the Church’s sacraments, and prayer, seek our eternal salvation.

We live out the doctrines and traditions of our Faith in communion with the holy, catholic, and apostolic Church, established by Our Lord Jesus Christ.

With courage, we follow the example of our patron saint and invoke her intercession as we strive to know God, love God and serve God which moves us to actively promote and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the midst of our every day life.

APRIL 22, 2018

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Saturday Vigil: 5:15PM

Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:30PM

Daily Mass: Monday- Friday: 6:45AM & 9:00AM, Saturday: 9:00AM

Rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy: 6:30 PM everyday

Chaplet of Divine Mercy: 9:30AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:00 to 5:30 PM, Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 PM

Sacrament of the Sick: Call the office.

Sacrament of Baptism: 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month. Parents are required to attend one class. Call the office to register.

Sacrament of Marriage: Call the office 9 to 12 months prior to the proposed wedding date.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM *Closed 12:00-1:00 PM

Sundays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Phone: (717) 533-7168 Fax: (717) 520-0526

Email: office@stjoanhershey.org

Website: www.stjoanhershey.org

PARISH OFFICE (717) 533-7168

Rev. Alfred Sceski, Pastor Ext. 102

Rev. Steven Arena, Parochial Vicar Ext. 104

Rev. Dijo Thomas, MSFS, In Residence

Rev. Modestus Ngwu, O.P., In Residence Deacon Rodrigue Mortel, MD

Jerry Crawford, Parish Manager Ext. 107

John Triscik, Youth Coordinator Ext. 128

Michael Davis, Director of Music Ext. 109

Susan Robison, Parish Secretary Ext. 100

Mary Butch, Census Secretary Ext. 115

Michelle Gutshall, Finance Manager Ext. 103

Jackie Abel, Communications & I.T. Ext. 121

Earl Tropp, Director of Religious Education Ext. 122

Marcie Warner, Director of Religious Education Ext. 112

Betty Roksandic, REP Secretary Ext. 124

Matt Dunkle, Director of Facilities Ext. 127

ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL (717) 533-2854

Sr. Eileen M. McGowan, D.M., Principal Ext. 118

Deb Rizzotto, Development Director Ext. 123

W.I.N.G.S. Program Ext. 117

HOSPITAL EM ERGENCIES (717) 857-5695

CONVENT (717) 533-2864

359 WCDE AFCGH AIC, HCFDJCK, PA 17033

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A couple of updates on what’s happening in the parish:

1. We submitted our plans and drawings to the diocese this past week to gain permission to move ahead with our Centennial Project. The Diocesan Building Committee will meet on May 1st to review the plans and the College of Consultors (one of the bishop’s advisory councils, of which I am a member) will meet on May 17th. We should have our answers about when and how to proceed from there. The plans look good and I will be presenting them in the near future to the parish.

2. We have a few staff changes in the parish. Marcie Warner, our Co-Director of Religious Education will be leaving us at the end of June. She will continue to volunteer in our Religious Education Program but wants to take time for family at this time. We thank her for the great job she has done in REP! Earl Tropp, our other Co-Director, will become full time Director of Religious Education and will also take on the added position of Coordinator of our RCIA program. I know Earl will do a great job!

3. I have asked John Triscik, our Parish Youth Minister, to represent the parish on the Derry Township Ministerium. John will be the liaison with the other Christian communities in our area. Ecumenism is essential in our Church today as we pray with Jesus “that all may be one.” Thanks, John, for representing me and the parish!

4. I am looking for a part-time Coordinator of Parish Ministries here at St. Joan of Arc. This paid, part-time position (10 to 15 hours a week) will help us organize and coordinate our many organizations and ministries in the parish. If you are interested, please submit a resume to the parish office (or online) to me, Father Al.

Lots of good things going on in our active parish. Changes, yes, but change is good!

SENDING OUR CONDOLENCESSENDING OUR CONDOLENCESSENDING OUR CONDOLENCESSENDING OUR CONDOLENCES::::

Please pray for the soul of John McCormick who died recently. The parish community of St. Joan of Arc extends our deepest sympathy to his family and friends on their loss.

ALTAR FLOWERSALTAR FLOWERSALTAR FLOWERSALTAR FLOWERS :

Main Altar: In loving memory of Jacqueline Ganse Pickett, from Bernard Ganse & Family

Blessed Mother: In loving memory of Theresa Barletta, from Ben & Lisa Barletta

Respect Life Rose: In celebration of our grandson Johnny's 20th birthday, from Susan & Don

*Flowers are available for several upcoming dates. Contact Us - Request Altar Flowers

THE PILGRIM CROSSTHE PILGRIM CROSSTHE PILGRIM CROSSTHE PILGRIM CROSS :

If you would like to take the Pilgrim Cross into your home for one week a year and pray for vocations, please call the parish office. The Pilgrim Cross will be in the home of: April 23 - 30: Dr. & Mrs. Robert Hamilton

April 30 - May 7: Mr. & Mrs. Ed Gliot

Parish - Pilgrim Cross

PARISH PRAYER LISTPARISH PRAYER LISTPARISH PRAYER LISTPARISH PRAYER LIST :

The following parishioners or family members are ill. Please remember them, and all the sick of the parish, in your prayers: Dolores Gensemer, Bill Mattern, Agnes McCarty, Rose Marie Smith, Carol Merlo-Knackstedt, Terry L. Hand, Jr., Vincent Savini, David Liddy, Kaitlin Buser, Lily Carney, Ashley Tatangelo, Barry Boyer, John Seaton, Carl Robinson, Frank Bolduc.

MASS ATTENDANCE: Apr il 12/13 Total: 1625

5:15RS 7:30HS 9:00HS 10:30HS Noon 5:30RS

243 182 320 390 219 271

Please note that Matthew C. Morelli, a seminarian of the Diocese of Harrisburg, is being considered for the order of Priest.

This announcement is made in accordance with the law of the Church. If any-one knows of any reason why this person should not be ordained, they have an obligation in conscience to contact the pastor of this parish or Father Brian J. Wayne, Director of Vocations in the Diocese of Harrisburg as soon as possible.

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With Much Gratitude… We wish to thank the sponsor of the week for

advertising in our parish bulletin:

R��S Y�U��S�, D.M.D.

T h i s W e e k I n O u r P a r i s h

MONDAY , April 2 3

9:45 AM Legion of Mary SLC

3:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 11535 SLC

7:00 PM Evening Bible Study SLC

7:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul LIB

7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop Meeting CAF

TUESDAY , Apr il 24

9:30 AM Little Rock Scripture Study SLC

1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry SLC

7:00 PM Faith Enrichment Program PC

WEDNESDAY , April 2 5

7:15 AM Wednesday Morning Coffee SLC

7:45 AM Gospel Reflection Group SLC

1:00 PM Faith Enrichment Program HFC

4:15 PM REP: K - Gr. 6 -

6:30 PM R.C.I.A. PC

7:00 PM “I Thirst” Prayer Group CAF

7:00 PM Young Adults Group MRC

THURSDAY , Apr il 26

10:45 AM Resurrection Choir CHR

7:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal CHR

FR IDAY , April 2 7

3:00 PM Junior Legion of Mary SLC

SATURDAY , April 28

10:00 AM “Stop the Bleed” Training Course CAF

SUNDAY , APRIL 2 9

9:00 AM REP: K - Gr. 6 -

6:45 PM Life Teen MRC

7:00 PM REP: Confirmation Prep -

Meet ing Rooms & Locat ions

PC: Parish Center CHP: Chapel (PC) CHR: Church HFC: Holy Family Center SLC: Saint Lucy Center MRC: Meeting Room C CAF: Cafeteria LIB : Library

Room Locations: Parish - Facilities & Scheduling

7:00 PM Parish Festival Envelope Stuffing PC

M��N, AJ��� 23: St. George; St. Adalbert

Acts 11:18-12; 43:3-4; Jn 10:1-10

6:45 HS Dawn Terwilliger

9:00 HS Hubert & Ruth Bernard

T� ���N, AJ��� 24: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30

6:45 HS Deceased Santeusanio Family

9:00 HS Carol Clark

W � ���N, AJ��� 25: St . Mark 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20

6:45 HS David Rysak, Sr.

9:00 HS James A. and James A. Dougherty, Jr. & Sr.

T������N, AJ��� 26: St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort Acts 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20

6:45 am Dorothy Petty

9:00 am Katie Donahue

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Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6

6:45 am Ruth Lehmann

9:00 am Fr. Casimir Wyszynski for his Beatification

S������N, AJ��� 28: St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort

Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14

9:00 HS Frank Frola

5:15 RS Harold Fogarty

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Acts 9:26-31; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8

Saul witnesses the risen Jesus and boldly proclaims his Lordship. We proclaim our belief in Jesus by our love for one another. He is the vine and we the branches. Together let us praise his name in our assembly of worship.

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7:30 HS Ed Maloy

9:00 HS T.J. Murphy Family

10:30 HS Edda Roth

12:00 RS Frank Gilbert

5:30 RS People of the Parish

WEEKLY READINGS WEEKLY READINGS WEEKLY READINGS WEEKLY READINGS &

MASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONS

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5 :15 PM 7 :30 AM 9 :00 AM 10:30 AM N 5 :30 PM

Lector J. O’Hara M. Spaeder B. Hopstetter J. Gusherowski B. Meinert R. Abraham

C. Sheppard

EMHC S. Cordaro C. Yakstis M. DeAngelis K. Samson J. Traini G. Bixler

L. Drayer J. Larkin T. DeAngelis K. Burkhart R. Barry T. Crum-Ewing

E. Frauenhoffer J. Larkin W. Lutz L. Kayser T. Mayan M. Duval

Servers G. Gurney V. Foley C. Hopstetter A. Samson B. Tressler V. Yee

M. Gurney B. Seesholtz C. Edwards A. Gusherowski M. Tressler S. Yurich

M. Coyle J. Katzenmoyer E. Roche L. Gusherowski D. Matas T. Abraham

MC N. Silvis J.P. Katzenmoyer C. Roche E. Gusherowski M. Matas M. Abraham

Money Counters: M. Rothermel, C. Frank, S. Boova, V. Peracchia, C. Yakstis, G. Zemba, T. Santeusanio

Children age 4 - Grade 5 are invited to attend our 2018 Vacation Bible School, “S P L A S H C A N Y O NS P L A S H C A N Y O NS P L A S H C A N Y O NS P L A S H C A N Y O N ”, for Bible stories, crafts, music and

fun. Join us June 25 June 25 June 25 June 25 ---- 29292929 , from 6 - 8 pm as we learn about God's Promise on Life's Wild Ride!

Adult & Teen Volunteers Are NeededAdult & Teen Volunteers Are NeededAdult & Teen Volunteers Are NeededAdult & Teen Volunteers Are Needed!

Marcie Warner: Ext. 112 stjoanhershey.org/VBS

L i fe T een - H igh school youth

John Triscik: Ext. 128 youth@stjoanhershey.org

This Week: “The Road to Emmaus” - John will walk us through a bible study of his favorite Gospel passage as we study the when, who, where, and what of Luke 24:13-35. Invite your friends to share in the Good News!

Next Week: “Candlelight Rosary” - The parish is invited to pray along with us as we pray the Rosary in the field outside of the Youth Room (Meeting Room C). We will gather following the 5:30 Mass and the evening will begin at 6:45 with the Rosary beginning around 7:00 pm.

EDGE — M i ddle school youth

John Triscik: Ext. 128 youth@stjoanhershey.org

All incoming 6th, 7th, & 8th graders are invited to EDGE on Monday nights from 7-8:15. EDGE nights will be on April 30th and the end of the school year celebration on May 7th. Invite your friends! We meet in the Youth Room (Meeting Room C).

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM News. . .

(717) 533-7168 Ext. 306 REP@stjoanhershey.org

FINAL REP CLASSES: April 25 & 29 are the final REP class dates. Please join us in thanking our dedicated team of volunteers without whom this program could not function. If you are interested in helping, in the classroom or in support of our Religious Education Program, please contact the DREs (Ext. 306).

REMINDER - 2018/2019 Session Registration: Please register. *Discounted tuition ends April 30th!

YOUTH NEWS STEWARDSHIP :

MANAGING GOD’S GIFTS TO US

We Are A Tithing Parish Following God’s Plan For Giving

Weekly Tithing: $27,588

Weekly Budget: $29,615

Year to Date Budget Variance: -$12,189

Weekly Heart Of The Parish: $1,488

We have not yet reached our 2018 goal for the Bishop’s Annual Lenten Appeal. Our current participation rate is 24.5% with 635 families having made a gift, out of the 2,601 who are registered here at St. Joan of Arc. Thank you to everyone

who has already contributed. Your generosity is truly a blessing! If you have not yet made a gift, we invite you to please do so today. Visit our parish website.

A N N U A L L E N T E N A P P E A L U P D A T E

Pledges Needed: $51 ,376

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Today we celebrate World Day of Prayer for Vocat ions . Pray for vocations to the pr iesthood and consecrated life, especially for our diocese. Also, please consider praying for vocations or spiritually adopting a priest as a part of your daily prayers.

If you are considering such a vocation, please talk with Fr. Al or contact Fr. Brian Wayne 717-657-4804, or email: frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org

V O C A T I O N S

Our Faith Enrichment program offers opportunities to enrich your faith and grow in your spiritual life. Presentations scheduled each week

with flexible session times for you to attend:

• Tuesdays at 7:00 pm [Parish Center]

• Wednesdays at 1:00 pm [Holy Family Center]

April 24/25: “Catholicism: The New Evangelization”

May 1/2: “Angels” - Fulton Sheen

Education - Faith Enrichment

As our only major parish fundraiser, we need your help! Please come help us stuff envelopes for the Parish Festival on Monday, April 23 in the new Parish Center. We'll begin at 6:00 pm. Many hands make light the work! All are welcome!

For more information about our annual parish Festival, visit www.sjafestival.com, or check out our Facebook page at Facebook.com/sjafestival. If you have questions, please email: festival@stjoanhershey.org

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HERSHEY PARK DISCOUNT TICKET SALE:

All orders for discount tickets to Hersheypark, with payment must be received in the parish office by Monday, April 23, 2018. Communications - Announcements

WERE YOU MARRIED IN 1968?

If the answer is YES , then this year is your Golden Wedding Anniversary! A Golden Jubilee Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 2:00 pm by the Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer at Good Shep-herd Church in Camp Hill. To receive an invitation to attend, please complete the online form or contact Mary Butch, Census Secretary. Mary: Ext. 115, mbutch@stjoanhershey.org

Contact Us - Golden Jubilee Mass

According to the Centers for Disease Control, high blood pressure (hypertension) affects 32% of adult Americans. It frequently has no symptoms and it can increase the risk of heart disease and strokes.

Common risk factors are obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking and family history. Thirty two percent of people do not know they have high blood pressure. Treatments include combining medication, lifestyle changes and exercise, while under the care of a medical provider. The most recent guidelines encourage blood pressure readings below 130/80.

Do you know what your blood pressure readings are? Come to one of the Nurse Ministry monthly screenings and find out. Blood pressure screenings are held on the first Sunday of the month (unless it is a holiday weekend and then it will be the second Sunday) after 0730, 0900, 1030 masses.

We are always welcoming new members (nurses and other health care professionals) to our Ministry. We meet every oth-er month on the first Wednesday evening of the month. Please contact Carol O’Hara @ 717-579-8014 for more information.

“Parish Nurse” Ministry Page

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COLLECTION FOR FOOD COLLECTION FOR FOOD COLLECTION FOR FOOD COLLECTION FOR FOOD BANK:BANK:BANK:BANK:

Volunteers will be collecting food and monetary donations for the Hershey Food Bank before all Masses on April 28 & 29. Please make all checks payable to: Hershey Food Bank. *Registration is now open for the Hershey Food Bank’s 10th Annual Mission Classic. “Food Bank” Ministry Page

CCW CCW CCW CCW MEETING/ANNUALMEETING/ANNUALMEETING/ANNUALMEETING/ANNUAL COVERED DISHCOVERED DISHCOVERED DISHCOVERED DISH::::

ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH are invited to join the CCW for our covered dish dinner and last meeting of the season on Thursday, May 3rd at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria. Bring a friend and a dish to share! *Please note this is a date change.

“CCW” Ministry Page

CAELORUM CAELORUM CAELORUM CAELORUM ---- MAY 2:MAY 2:MAY 2:MAY 2:

Caelorum will be held on Wednesday, May 2nd in the church at 7:00 pm. Join us in celebrating the Easter Season as we praise, worship and adore our Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. A reception will follow in the cafeteria. All are welcome, please join us! Lou Felice: (717) 583-0240

Calendar - Weekly & Recurring Events

PRAY PRAY PRAY PRAY & PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY ---- MOMS and CHILDREN MOMS and CHILDREN MOMS and CHILDREN MOMS and CHILDREN Pray & Play for moms and young children:

Interested in getting together with other Catholic moms to pray, chat and share some snacks while the kids play? Please join us from 9:30-11:30 am for play dates on: April 23 and May 4 & 18. Please email for location. Sarah: Sa r ah .Bonavia@gmail.com

“Mom’s Group” Ministry Page

ARIMATHEA MINISTRY:ARIMATHEA MINISTRY:ARIMATHEA MINISTRY:ARIMATHEA MINISTRY:

The Arimathea Ministry is now in place. Members of this ministry will be attending funeral Masses when they are able, to represent the parish and give support to the family of the deceased by their presence. Those who signed up will be receiving notification of funerals in the parish from this time on. If you did not sign-up but have an interest in participating, please contact Fran (717) 635-5948 or Grace (717) 220-1257. “Arimathea” Ministry Page

YOUNG ADULTS YOUNG ADULTS YOUNG ADULTS YOUNG ADULTS ---- JOY OF THE GOSPELJOY OF THE GOSPELJOY OF THE GOSPELJOY OF THE GOSPEL::::

Adults age 21-35, married or single! We meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Youth Room (Meeting Room C). We will finish up the “The Joy of the Gospel” on May 25th. John: Ext. 128, jtriscik@stjoanhershey.org

“Young Adults” Ministry Page

Requests for information to be included in the parish bulletins must be received by Monday at 9:00 am. Forms and information

are available on our website under the “Contact us” menu. Requests need to submitted exactly as you would like the information to appear and include the desired dates for it to be published. Thank you!

REFLECTION: GOD’S HEREFLECTION: GOD’S HEREFLECTION: GOD’S HEREFLECTION: GOD’S HEALING POWERALING POWERALING POWERALING POWER

The “I THIRST” Prayer Group presents: "Lord if You Wish You Can Make Me Clean" - A reflection on God's Healing Power with Father Modestus will be take place on Wednesday, April 25th at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria. All are invited. Lou Felice: (717) 583-0240

“I Thirst” Ministry Page

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY:PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY:PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY:PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY:

How would you like to create a beautiful prayer shawl or lap robe? Come enjoy the fellowship of our Prayer Shawl Ministry. These very special handmade items are distributed to those who need prayers and comfort. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 1-3 pm in the St. Lucy Center.

Kathy (717) 566-1481 or Bert (302) 228-9735

“Prayer Shawl” Ministry Page

GOD’S GOD’S GOD’S GOD’S WAY WAY WAY WAY ---- THE ROAD TO KINDNESS:THE ROAD TO KINDNESS:THE ROAD TO KINDNESS:THE ROAD TO KINDNESS:

We have a wonderful story of Kindness re-paid! A parishioner shared with us that they were having the inside of their house painted. An older gentleman was doing the painting and had to drive over an hour to get to the house. The weather was not good, and the painter had trouble seeing in the rain, fog and in the evening. Our parishioner had just purchased a pair of anti-glare polarized glasses which are used to help see better in diverse conditions such as rain, fog and at night. He gave the glasses to the painter and told him that if they worked, he could keep them. The next day the painter informed our parishioner that the glasses worked great and helped him see better. Our parishioner was very happy to see that the glasses helped the painter. The painter thanked the parishioner for his kindness. A week later when the project was finished, the painter brought a basket filled with a variety of items from air fresheners, hand soap, razors, paper towels, etc. This was the painter’s way of repaying the act of kindness!

Our goodness and kindness will come back to us. Be inspired to be kind and show you care by following God’s Way - “The Road to Kindness!”

“Road to Kindness” Ministry Page

PARISH MINISTRY: NEWS, EVENTS, MEETINGS