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SIGHT & SOUND

DINNER THEATER

Fri. Oct. 9, 2015 Lancaster, PA

Bus leaves SJB 12 noon.

Dinner at Miller’s after show.

Cost: $ 105/person.

Deposit: $ 50 non-refundable.

Just drop money at Parish Ctr.

Info.: Tel. 215-672-7280

SAINT JOHN BOSCO

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH OFFICE CENTER

215 E. COUNTY LINE ROAD

HATBORO, PA 19040

Tel. (215) 672-7280 In emergency, call anytime 24/7.

Faith Formation Office (PREP) Tel. 267-803-0774.

St. Vincent de Paul Society Tel. 215-882-2707.

PARISH STAFF Rev. Gary J. Kramer, Pastor

Rev. Gerald C. Ronan, Parochial Vicar

Rev. James E. McVeigh, Weekend Assistant

Deacon Daniel J. Rouse, Financial Administrator

Mrs. Doris Duncheskie, CRN, Parish Nurse

Mrs. Diane Falchetta, Secretary

Loretta Ceniviva, Secretary

Mrs. Christine Flack, Faith Formation Coordinator

Mrs. Lisa Quaranto, Music Director

Mrs. Janet Shepherd, Bulletin Editor

PARISH CENTER OFFICE HOURS

Mon. to Thurs.: 9 am to 12 noon; 1 to 4:30 pm;

Eve. 6:30 to 8:00 pm by appt.

Fri.: 9 am to 12 noon; 1 to 4 pm. Sat./Sun.: Closed. Mass Cards; Mail/Messages/Documents; Facility Keys

are available only during Office Hours.

SACRAMENTS (CONT.)

Letter of Pastor for Christian Witness:

One baptized non-Catholic with Letter of Good

Standing from current Christian pastor may serve as a

Christian Witness at Baptism. Catholic not eligible to

be Sponsor may not be Christian Witness.

MARRIAGE Engaged couple must meet with parish

priest at least 6 months before date requested. Do not

make financial commitments without first confirming

church availability with priest.

SCHEDULE OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES

SUNDAY Vigil Masses Sat. Eve.:

4:00 pm (English); 7:00 pm (Spanish)

Sun. Morning Masses: 7, 9, & 11 am No afternoon/evening Masses on Sundays.

MON. TO FRI. Confession: 8:15-8:35 am.

Holy Mass: 8:45 am.

SATURDAY Confession: 8:30-8:50 am.

Rosary: 8:30 am; Holy Mass: 9:00 am

Novena: After Mass to Our Lady of the Immaculate

Conception. Confession: 3-3:30 pm; 6-6:30 pm.

Parishioners unable to attend confessions at

scheduled times may request appt. with priest.

ADORATION CHAPEL Hours

Mon.: open after 8:45 am Mass to 7 pm.

Tues. to Fri.: open 8 am to 7 pm.

Sat.-Sun. Closed. Access A “key slide”

allows entry to chapel area during open

hours even if main church door is locked. Key Slide is

available with proper identification and a small security

deposit at the Parish Center Office.

SACRAMENTS Call Parish Center Tel. (215) 672-7280 to arrange

infant/child Baptism, Marriage, and services for

Homebound persons. Call Parish Faith Formation

Office Tel. 267-803-0774 to prepare school-age

Children, Teens, or Adults for sacraments of First

Confession/Communion and/or Confirmation.

BAPTISM First (Spanish) & Last (English) Sunday

each month ** after morning Masses. Before date

can be confirmed, parents must have/obtain:

Registration in SJB Parish: If family is from

another parish, parents need written permission from

that “home” parish for Baptism to take place at SJB.

Certificate of Eligibility to Serve as Sponsor: Each Catholic Sponsor (1 required; 2 preferred) must

obtain Certificate of Eligibility from “home” parish.

Parishes generally do not issue certificates to persons

not registered already nor to persons who left the

parish more than 6 months previously. ** Due to a

scheduling conflict NOVEMBER Baptisms will be on

November 22nd. Please take note!

JOSEPH!

Classic Bible

story appeals to all

ages. In an era of "eye

for eye & tooth for

tooth" justice, Joseph

prefigures Jesus’ for-

giveness and integrity,

Timeless story leaves

guests energized and

renewed in faith to

dream big for God's

glory!

Professional adult/child actors, dozens of live animals, amazing dream

sequences, + 20 original songs.

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Sunday, July 19, 2015

A DOG’S OR A CAT’S PURPOSE

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten year old Irish

Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy

Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined

Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn’t do anything for

Belker, and offered the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made

arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six year old

Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from

the experience.

The next day, I felt that familiar catch in my throat as Belker’s family surrounded him.

Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.

Within a few minutes, Belker peacefully slipped away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker’s transition

without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker’s death, wondering aloud about the

sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, “I know

why.” Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I’d never heard a more

comforting explanation.

He said, “People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life - - like loving everybody all the time and

being nice right?” The six year old continued, “Well dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay

as long.” (Author Unknown)

Remember. If a dog were a teacher, you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run and greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to

be pure ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back upon the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.

Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you’re not.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, nuzzle them gently.

SEPTA ON PAGES 8-9 GIVES US DETAILED

INFORMATION ON REGIONAL TRAIN LINES

INCLUDING WARMINSTER TO CENTER CITY

ON THE WEEKEND OF THE POPE’S VISIT TO

PHILA. . SEPTA urges all customers planning to

use train service to arrange to be dropped off at or

near the station (Warminster). Parking is limited to

the number of spaces SEPTA has at each station.

Spots will fill up quickly both days. SEPTA will continue to provide Papal Visit

travel information and updates as additional information is available.

For more info. about SEPTA, visit www.septa.org.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND INFIRM.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR FAITHFUL DEPARTED

Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord, and

let perpetual light shine upon them. May

the souls of all the Faithful Departed

through the mercy of God rest in peace.

Amen.

Please submit items for Bulletin issue dates (left)

by 12 noon on submission dates (right):

Aug. 9……………………………...Mon., July 20

Aug. 16………………………….....Mon., July 27

Aug. 23………………………….....Mon., Aug 3

Please send info./questions to Bulletin Editor at

Parish Ctr. Email Bulletined@saintjohnbosco.org.

ADORATION CHAPEL PRAYER INTENTION CANDLES (6) burn

alongside Blessed Sacrament in chapel this

week for: Candles are available.

Just send your name with intention & offering to

ADORATION CANDLE c/o Parish Ctr.

Name one Person, Couple, Family, or Group per

request. Candles are for living or dec’d.

Offering: $ 15

Phil Adamo, Jr.

Patricia Ambrose

Rosemary Anthony

Joseph Antonucci

Edward Bauman

Melissa Bauman

Patricia Bauman

Elizabeth Beck

William J. Brady

Joseph Campbell

Linda Cunningham

Skip Cunningham

Ellen Dardis

Patricia DiBianca

Alice M. Edwards

Sister Mary Ellen

Carol Gallagher

Mary Ann Graham

Siena Healy

John F. Keebler

Tim Keebler

Dr. Raymond Kent

Bud Kudziera

Jim Lynch

Gail Maines

Joan Meade

Anthony Osimo

Joanne Osimo

Joseph Peppelmase

Barbara Rotchford

Phil Rothenheber

Deacon Dan Rouse

Shari Toohey

Brett Vivian

Frank Waltrich

Jim Wyatt

Jeffrey Peter Zangara HOW WE LIST:

We list sick persons for one

month at their own or a

family member’s request. To

place/extend a listing, please

call Parish Center during

regular hours.

We welcome into the Church

and our Parish:

Lindsay Jenelly Rodriguez Cordero

Amy Lisania Rodriguez Cordero

Sundays Amount* Difference

7/12/15 $ 13,011.67

7/14/14 10,904.07 + 2,107.60 *incl. E Giving

7/05/15 $ 11,220.00 7/07/14 11,904.07 - 684.00

Campaign for Human Development

7/12/15 $ 1,483.00 7/14/14 2,545.00 - 1,062.00

Capital Projects

7/05/15 $ 1,735.00 7/07/14 2,174.00 - 439.00

Thank you for your

customary generosity

in stewardship to our

parish and in charity

to the church around the world.

We welcome

Fr. Lenny

Delgado

as our guest

at all Masses.

next weekend.

Father will

speak on

behalf of

Cross Catholic

Outreach.

PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Tel. 267-803-0774 Faith Formation Coordinator:

Mrs. Chris Flack.

Most Rev. Michael J. Fitzgerald, Auxiliary Bishop, will administer Confirmation here

within 4 pm Mass Monday, Nov. 9, 2015.

First Communion 2016 will take place

April 30, 2016. (This date is a little earlier than

usual to avoid conflict with Mother’s Day week-

end.)

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

7/20 MON. 8:45 AM Mary O’Gara

7/21 TUES. 8:45 AM Edward McElwee

7/22 WED. 8:45 AM Bobby Rolph

7/23 THURS. 8:45 AM Michael Ruocchio

7/24 FRI. 8:45 AM Maryellen Connolly

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2015

9:00 AM Rosemary Walter

4:00 PM Bobby Rolph

7:00 PM Pro Populo (For the People)

SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2015

7:00 AM Christopher Falkenstein

9:00 AM The Lannon Family

11:00 AM Carmine Ciardullo Family

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ST. VINCENT de PAUL

CONFERENCE

FOOD CUPBOARD –

JULY Needs coffee, tea,

peanut butter, jelly, pancake

mix and syrup, cereal, canned

fruit, juices, and personal

grooming items, e.g. soap and

shampoo. During Office Hours on today’s cover,

please ring back door bell. When staff “buzz you in”,

just place items inside door.

Need food or other material assistance for yourself

or your family? Call St. Vincent de Paul at SJB,

Tel. 215-882-2707. Info.? Please call same number.

seeks donations of china teacups and

saucers (no mugs) and used candles.

We’ll work our magic and turn them

into items for Fall Festival and Christmas Bazaar.

Parish Craft Club meets every Wed. 7 pm in Parish

Ctr. Library. New members always welcome. No

experience needed. Free. Info. Donna 215-350-0542.

Ladies Night Out BOSCO PMS NIGHT– Come join us

for PIZZA, MOVIE & SUNDAES –

Thurs., July 23, 6 pm, Parish Center Library.

We’ll watch TEMPLE GRANDIN!

Autism gave her a Vision. She gave it a Voice.

$5.00 per lady.

Please bring favorite Sundae topping to share.

Info.? Janet Tel. 215-718-7841

St. Joachim & St. Ann

were grandparents of

Jesus, so they are

Patron Saints of

Grandparents.

Their feast day is

Sun., July 26

“Celebrate Grandparents” at all

St. John Bosco Masses on

7/25 and 7/26. All Grandparents will receive a special

blessing during Masses.

Let all grandparents know how

much they mean to us!

FOOTBALL MANIA

AT BOSCO.

Are you ready for some football?

St. John Bosco Is!

Get in on the game!

Join SJB’s Team! TICKET PRICE only $20.00

for the entire 17 week season.

Contact Joe Greco 215-672-6422 or

John Sikina 215-669-8159.

CRUISE BOAT TOUR Mon., Aug. 3

ITINERARY

8:30 am Pick up at Church Lot:

11:00 am Morning Skyline Cruise

12:30 pm Arrive Resorts

4:30 pm Depart for Winery

5:00 pm Meal at Renault Winery

After meal. Depart for Hatboro.

Bonus Slot Play: $ 15 at Resorts. Cost: $ 65

Info./Reservations- Call Sylvia 215-675-8223

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30 pounds of pennies = $ 50.

BRING PENNIES TO THE FALL FESTIVAL!

Help us fill the jars with pennies. All

pennies donated will benefit St. John

Bosco Bereavement Group which comforts newly

bereaved in our Parish Family. Adult volunteers with

good listening skills, life experience, and genuine care

help families & individuals facing the death of a loved

one. Info.? Janet Tel. 215-718-7841

Prizes for the Festival. Have gifts & items you

really can’t use? Donate to Festival Committee. Just

mark items FALL FESTIVAL & drop at Parish

Center or Church Usher’s Room. We’ll make Gift

Baskets & Door Prizes. Also need small glass baby

food jars for craft projects. Info. Tel. 215-718-7841

2015 “TONS OF FUN” FALL FESTIVAL Sept. 9 (Wed.) 10 (Thurs.) 11 (Fri.), 12 (Sat.)

Only 59 days until the annual St. John Bosco Fall Festival.

BOSCO SWEET SHOPPE Baked goods needed for Fall

Festival. Please fill out form

below and drop in any

collection basket. Questions?

Contact Jean at

jnsmith1@aol.com or call Janet,

Tel.215-718-7841

_________________________________________

Yes, I can bake for the Fall Festival!

Name:________________________

Phone: _______________________

Please place in collection basket or return to the

Parish Center c/o Jean, Fall Festival Sweet Shoppe.

WED. TO SAT., September 9 - 12

LET OUR FESTIVAL AD BOOKLET WORK FOR YOU.

Advertise your business in our Ad Book.

Reach thousands of our readers --

and your potential customers!

_____ Full Page $ 100.00

_____ Half Page $ 75.00

_____ Quarter Page $ 50.00

_____ Business Card $ 25.00

Contact Joe Greco 215.672.6422;

John Sikina 215.669.8159 for program ad form.

THE FALL FESTIVAL

ATTIC TREASURES ROOM

is looking for your unwanted

“treasures”. Donations needed!

Collection Boxes will be outside the

Cafeteria (behind the Parish Center)

VOLUNTEERS are needed for our

ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL to be held

WED. - SAT, Sept. 9 to 12.

Please complete form below and

drop in any Collection Basket or

sign up on the Bosco Website at

www.sjbhatboro.org .

Yes. I can work at the Fall Festival

Name:

________________________________

Phone:

_______________________________

c/o Festival Committee

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS!

For the first time we

invite you to join us at

our “Tons of Fun” Fall

Festival. Bosco Gym

spaces for all 4 nights of

Festival Sept. 9 to 12.

$125/space incl. table &

2 chairs. Contact John 215-669-8159 for

exhibitor application! First come – first serve.

SPECIAL RECIPES Gluten Free Drunken Clams Casino

From the Weed Family

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

2 finely diced baby pepperoncini

4 slices thick cut bacon

2 teaspoons of minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/4 cup of crunchy gluten free bread crumbs

1 bottle gluten free beer

18 little neck clams

1/4 stick of butter

Directions:

Prepping the stuffing: MELT the 1/4 stick of butter

in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. As soon as

butter is melted then ADD the bacon and fry until

done. FRYING it in the butter will make the bacon just

a bit softer. Once the bacon is done remove it from

the pan and set it aside. LEAVE the bacon grease and

the butter in the pan. ADD the bell pepper, pepper-

oncini, garlic, black pepper, parmesan cheese, and

bread crumbs. MIX together and keep on medium heat

for about 5 minutes stirring often. REMOVE the mix-

ture from the pan and set aside in a small bowl.

Preparing the clams: ADD beer the bottle of gluten

beer to a medium sized dutch oven and let WARM

over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until hot.

Add the clams and cook until they open. REMOVE

them as soon as they pop open. Once they are cool

enough to handle then REMOVE the empty half of the

shell. STUFF each clam with the filling and then ADD

a piece of bacon large enough to just fit over top of

the clam. PUT the clams on a flat tray and heat your

oven's broiler on high. Once the oven is hot then PUT

the clams under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes watch-

ing them closely so they do not burn. REMOVE from

the oven and serve right away. ENJOY!

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FUN QUESTION at family mealtime:

Imagine yourself 20 years from now. Where do you

think you will be living? What do you think you

will be doing? How will you have changed?

How will you have stayed the same? Source: THE MEAL BOX published by Loyola Press.

WMOF needs thousands of volunteers to make this

international event a wonderful experience for all who

visit. Volunteers serve as Guest Services

Associates, Volunteer Captains, Digital Diplomats,

Special Services Coordinators, Language Service

Associates. To learn more

http://www.worldmeeting2015.org/get-involved/

volunteer/.

Put on your sneakers!

The SJB Parish Community is

WALKING HALFWAY ACROSS THE

WORLD TO BETHLEHEM BEFORE

CHRISTMAS and we need your help.

Beginning Sun., Sept. 6, our Parish

Community is embarking on a new

journey. We will begin the

WALK TO BETHLEHEM PROGRAM,

which is designed to encourage our

Parish to become more physically active

while also fostering spiritual growth.

Weekly “walking reflections” will be

provided that you may ponder as you

walk.

Keep track of your miles.

Submit them weekly so we can

record how far our Parish

Community has walked together.

Please fill out the registration form &

drop in any collection basket or at the

Parish Center.

Yes! I will participate in the walk to

Bethlehem program.

Name:

_________________________________

Email: ________________________

Phone: ________________________

You can also email registration to

sjbadultfaith@saintjohnbosco.org

Come to the World Meeting of Families Congress!

September 22-25, 2015

Something for everyone: Compelling content for adults; fun faith

formation for young people ages 6 to high school graduate. Daycare is available.

Register at WorldMeeting2015.org

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING

FAMILIES AND THEIR INTENTIONS. Mr. Christopher Singer & Family

Mr. John Schisselbauer & Family

Mrs. Rosemarie Such & Family

Mrs. Henry J. Schneider & Family

Mr. Douglas Balco & Family

Mrs. Scott Williams & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Colantuono & Family

Mr. Robert Mora & Family

Mrs. Edmund Prettyman & Family

Mr. John Gartner & Family

Mrs. Joseph Lurquin & Family

Mrs. Donald Schmidt & Family

Mr. Joseph P. Walters & Family

Mr. William Buchanan & Family

Mrs. Genevieve Rider & Family

Mr. Joseph Cannella & Family

Mr. Ralph Rambo & Family

Mr. Anthony Hlywiak & Family

Mr. Ronald Beifuss & Family

Mr. Lawrence Ballasy & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Sticker & Family

Mr. Charles Finley & Family

Mr. Herbert Weikel & Family

Mrs. Eleanor Richard & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Dawe & Family

Ms. Bolarski & Mr. O’Brien & Family

Mr. Francesco Giampietro & Family

Mr. Eugene Ferrizzi & Family

Mr. Joseph Vasturia & Family

Mr. Thomas Stojinski & Family

Mrs. Arthur Boyer & Family

Mrs. Pamela Dougherty & Family

Mrs. Margaret Mulligan & Family

Mr. Kenneth Simon & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Dougherty & Family

Mr. Alan Boyle & Family

Miss Carol MacKay & family

Mrs. Kathleen Aubry & Family

Ms. Marianne Donahue & Family

Mrs. Honoria Piree & Family

Honoria Piree & Family

Mr. & Mrs. David Mitchell & Family

Mrs. Helen McKenna & Family

Mrs. Dolores T. Schott & Family

Mrs. Mary Ann Walsh & Family

Mr. Richard Cataldi & Family

Mrs. Bertie Flynn & Family

Mr. Joseph F. Regan & Family

Mr. James De hope & Family

Joan E. Meade & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Todd & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Bartasavich & Family

Kathryn Mc Geary & Family

Ms. Diane Goodstein & Family

Mary Anne Johnson & Family

Mrs. Rosemary Stumpf & Family

Mr. Karl Raudenbush & Family

Mr. William Neopolitan & Family

Mr. Thomas Rotchford & Family

Doris Cannoe & Family

Mr. Robert McGinty & Family

World Meeting of Families SEPT. 22-27, 2015

"Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive."

Our parish is a Spiritual Family of Families. We publish a

partial list of parish households each week during this “Year of the

Family”. Each household -- a “domestic church” -- is the basic unit

of our parish community of faith.

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SEPTA PRESS RELEASE Contact: Andrew Busch Public Information Manager

Regional Rail Passes

Required for Papal Visit Travel on Sept. 26-27

On Sale July 20

All Customers – Regular Riders & Visitors –

Must Pre-Purchase Special One Day Passes to Ride Regional Rail Sept. 26 & 27;

Pass Quantities Limited.

PHILADELPHIA (July 13, 2015) – SEPTA has announced: One-day passes for Regional Rail

travel during Papal Visit go on sale tomorrow Mon. July 20, 9 a.m.

Passes will be sold online through a new ecommerce website that will launch when the

pass sales begin. SEPTA is limiting the number of passes that will be sold, and requiring

pre-purchase of passes, to keep crowd numbers consistent with the capacity that will be

available on Regional Rail trains.

During the Papal Visit (Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27), SEPTA is doubling

capacity by modifying Regional Rail operations in an effort to accommodate travel

demand. A total of just 18 outlying Regional Rail stations will be in operation –

compared to nearly 150 stations that are normally open. This will allow SEPTA to run

express-type pick-up service to the events in Center City, with similar return service back

to the same outlying stations afterwards.

All riders using Regional Rail on Sept. 26-27 – including regular SEPTA customers and

visitors – will be required to pre-purchase these special one-day passes. No other fares,

including TrailPasses, or cash, will be accepted. Papal Visit Pass purchases are

non-refundable.

SEPTA has made some minor adjustments to the Regional Rail Papal Visit operations

plan first announced in June. The Levittown Station has been added on the Trenton

Line, and Pennbrook Station has replaced the Lansdale Station on the Lansdale/

Doylestown Line.

Event drop-off locations in Center City have also been added.

SEPTA will operate to/from Jefferson, 30th Street and University City Stations during

the two-day Papal Visit. Riders will then walk one-to-two miles to the events.

Afterwards, riders must board at the same Center City Station where they were dropped

off for return service to their outlying station. Cont. on next page.

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Regional Rail lines and Outlying Stations that will be in operation are listed by

Center City drop-off/boarding station.

HOW TO PURCHASE & USE PASSES

All riders using Regional Rail on Sept. 26 and 27 will be required to pre-purchase these

One Day Regional Rail Passes. No other fares, passes or cash, will be accepted.

Pass purchases are not refundable. A link to the e-commerce site for One Day Regional

Rail Passes will be posted at www.septa.org when tickets go on sale Monday, July 20.

[Same site will be used for sales of a special three-day Papal Visit transit pass starting

Mon., July 27. The special three-day Papal Visit transit pass will be valid for travel on all

SEPTA subways, buses and trolleys from Saturday, Sept. 26 through Monday, Sept.

28, for $10. Customers can also use tokens, transfers and weekly and monthly passes on

subways, buses and trolleys.]

A limited number of One Day Regional Rail Passes will be available for sale for each

station starting at 9 am Mon., July 20. Each One Day Pass costs $10 and is valid for

one passenger. Up to 10 passes may be purchased in one transaction through the e-

commerce site. Those planning to travel on Saturday and Sunday will need to purchase

passes for both days. All passengers travelling Regional Rail these days have to

purchase a Papal Pass, including seniors and children over age 5. Customers with

valid Pa. Transit ID Card/Medicare Card can purchase reduced fare passes through the

e-commerce site for $ 5; they will then be required to show valid ID with Papal Pass at

time of boarding.

Service will operate from the outlying stations to Center City from 5:30 a.m. to

noon both days. To help alleviate congestion and enhance safety, SEPTA will have two

travel slots, first from 5:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m., second 8:30 a.m.-noon at each station

except Cornwells Heights and Croydon. Cornwells Heights will be open during early

slot from 5:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m., and Croydon from 8:30 a.m.-noon. When customers

purchase the One Day Regional Rail Passes, they must select their outlying station and

time slot. The name of the station will be printed on the back of the pass. It will be valid

only for travel from the specified outlying station during the selected time slot, and for

travel from Center City back to that outlying station after the Papal Visit events. ###

30TH STREET STATION Paoli/Thorndale Line - Paoli and Radnor

Stations

Chestnut Hill West Line - Chestnut Hill West

Station

Trenton Line – Levittown and Croydon/

Cornwells Heights Stations

Wilmington/Newark Line - Wilmington and

Marcus Hook Stations

JEFFERSON STATION Norristown/Manayunk Line - Norristown Transportation Center

Lansdale/Doylestown Line - Pennbrook and Fort Washington

Stations

Warminster Line - Warminster Station West Trenton Line - Woodbourne Station

Fox Chase Line - Fox Chase Station

Airport Line - Terminal A/B, Terminal C/D

Paoli/Thorndale Line - Paoli and Radnor Stations

Chesnut Hill West Line - Chestnut Hill West Station

Trenton Line – Levittown and Croydon/Cornwells Heights Stations

Wilmington/Newark Line – W UNIVERSITY CITY STATION Airport Line: Eastwick Station

Media/Elwyn Line - Media and Primos

Stations

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Papacy [‘pāpəsē ] noun: papacy plural noun: papacies

the office or authority of pope Definition from Oxford Dictionaries, Oxford University Press.

Ed. Note: We have the Archdiocese of Washington’s permission to use this resource which they authored in 2008. The

Phila. Archdiocese and our parish staff edited/updated it for use here. We hope this Parish Bulletin Papacy series refreshes

your enthusiasm to chat comfortably with family, neighbors, friends, co-workers, even complete strangers, about Pope

Francis and our Roman Catholic Church. Questions or comments? Email Bulletined@saintjohnbosco.org.

10. Which Popes reigned during the 20th (1900s) and 21st centuries (2000s)? Names & Reigns clockwise:

;

11. Why do we say that the Pope is the visible source and foundation of unity?

The Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium, 23) states the Pope, that

is, the Bishop of Rome and Successor of St. Peter, is “the perpetual and visible source and foundation of the

unity both of the bishops and of the whole company of the faithful.” This refers to the fact that by Christ’s

decision, St. Peter is charged with confirming the faith of the brethren. Papal teaching through the centuries has

proclaimed the faith of the Church and has been the center of unity and peace in guarding the truth of Christ.

12. Why does the Pope permanently reside in Rome?

Since the Pope is the successor of Saint Peter who was the Bishop of Rome, he like Saint Peter lives in Rome.

Rome is also the city where both Saints Peter and Paul were martyred.

13. What is Vatican City?

The State of Vatican City is the territorial seat of the papacy. It happens to be the smallest sovereign state in the

world. Situated within the city of Rome, it embraces 108.7 acres. Within its one finds the Vatican Palace, museums,

art galleries, libraries, a radio station, post office, bank, astronomical observatory, offices, apartments*, service facilities, St.

Peter’s Basilica, and neighboring buildings between the Basilica and the Viale Vaticano. Extraterritorial rights of Vatican

City extend to more than ten buildings (including major basilicas and office buildings of various congregations of the

Roman Curia (Pope’s “Cabinet” and “Departments”) and papal villas at Castel Gandolfo (summer residence 15 mi. from

Rome.) Pope Francis lives in Domus Santa Martha (St. Martha House) adjacent to St. Peter's Basilica. It is a

guest house for various clergy having business with the Holy See and for cardinals during conclaves.

Pope Francis made it his home upon election in 2013. He occupies a bedroom furnished with basic

necessities, a wooden standing Crucifix, along with a petite statue of Our Lady of Luján, patroness of

Argentina. Pontifical Swiss Guards stand guard to protect the immediate vicinity.

Leo XIII

1878 to 1903 St. Pius X

1903 to 1914

Pius XI

1922 to 1939 Benedict XV

1914 to 1922 Venerable Pius XII

1939 to 1958

St. John XXIII

1958 to 1963

Blessed Paul VI

1963 to 1978

John Paul I

1978 (33 days) St. John Paul II

1978 to 2005

Benedict XVI Francis

2005 to 2013 2013 to Present