359 WEST AREBA AVE, HERSHEY, PA 17033

ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC

MAY 7, 2017 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. Michael Opoki, A.J., In Residence

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

Barbara Hasson, Parish Manager Ext. 107

John Triscik, Youth Coordinator Ext. 128

Beth Palmer, Director of Music Ext. 109

Susan Robison, Parish Secretary Ext. 100

Mary Butch, Secretary Ext. 115

Michelle Gutshall, Finance Manager Ext. 103

Jackie Abel, Communications & Development Ext. 121

Earl Tropp. Director of Religious Education Ext. 122

Marcie Warner, Director of Religious Education Ext. 112

Betty Roksandic, REP Secretary Ext. 124

ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL 717-533-2854

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

Deb Rizzotto, Development Director Ext. 123

Joey Rubinic, Cafeteria Ext. 120

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

HOSPITAL EMERGENCIES: 717-805-7950

CONVENT 717-533-2864

MASS SCHEDULE

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 MISSION STATEMENT: 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.

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MASS SCHEDULE,

READINGS & INTENTIONS

MONDAY, MAY 8 Acts 11:1-18; Jn 10:11-18

6:45 AM Doris & Harold Engle

9:00 AM Rocco & Anna, Ethel, Dominic & Norma,

Divo & Frances DiClemente

TUESDAY, MAY 9

Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30

6:45 AM Zack Zaccagnini

9:00 AM Maria & Claudio Rossi

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10: ST. DAMIEN DE VEUSTER

Acts 12:24-13:5a; Jn 12:44-50

6:45 AM Souchak Family

9:00 AM Lois Deiling

THURSDAY, MAY 11

Acts 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20

6:45 AM Rev. Louis P. Ogden 9:00 AM Katie McGowan

FRIDAY, MAY 12: SAINT NEREUS, SAINT ACHILLEUS, SAINT PANCRAS

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

6:45 AM Ruby Stinson 9:00 AM Agnes & Luigi Pichini

SATURDAY, MAY 13: OUR LADY OF FATIMA

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

9:00 AM Harold Fogarty 5:15 PM Divo & Frances DiClemente

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER, MAY 14TH

Readings: Acts 6:1-7; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12

We are "A chosen race, a royal priesthood" called to place our faith and trust in the Spirit of Jesus who guides the

community of faith.

MASS INTENTIONS:

7:30 AM Rose Marie Cassesi Ease 9:00 AM Leona Berzinski 10:30 AM Conor Keogh 12:00 PM Ida Feeney 5:30 PM People of the Parish

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

advertising in our parish bulletin...

GOOD’S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

On May 13, 2017, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared

to three young children in Fatima, Portugal. She

encouraged recitation of the Rosary and promised

many blessings to those who recited the Rosary daily.

As we draw near next weekend to celebrating the 100th

anniversary of the appearance of our Lady of Fatima,

I encourage all to come out for our Public Rosary Rally

at 10:30 am at Chocolate Town Square at the center of

Hershey.

Also, after the Vigil Mass on Saturday night (May

13th), we will have a showing of “THE 13TH DAY”,

a film about the events of Fatima. All are welcome.

Finally, and most importantly, pray the Rosary. It is a

beautiful prayer and will bring many graces. God bless

you and may Mary lead you to her Son!

Prayer for VocationsPrayer for VocationsPrayer for VocationsPrayer for Vocations

Heavenly Father, We ask you to bless our diocese with selfless hearts that are willing to serve You, by serving Your Church.

Lord Jesus raise up from our homes those called by the Father: courageous and humble men to the Priesthood, faithful

people to Consecrated Life and holy men and women to the sacrament of Marriage.

Holy Spirit, help us to live our universal vocation to holiness, by listening to the Father’s voice and responding

with a sacrificial love.

Holy Mary, Model of Vocations, teach us to hear and follow your Son. Holy Mary, Queen of Priests, sanctify our priests and obtain for us many more. Holy Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for

our families and intercede for our children.

Amen

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ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA

VOCATIONS: VOCATIONS: VOCATIONS: VOCATIONS: On this Good Shepherd Sunday we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life, especially for our diocese, that God will raise up good shepherds in our midst. If you think God is calling you to serve the Church as a priest or in the consecrated life, call Father Brian Wayne at 717-657-4804 or email: frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org.

The following parishioners or family members are ill. Please remember them, and all the sick of the parish, in your prayers:

Vincent Savini, David Liddy, Kaitlin Buser, Lily Carney,

Ashley Tatangelo, Barry Boyer, Kevin Rakszawski,

Deborah Nizinkski, Donna Marino, Rose Marie Smith,

Frank Bolduc, Mary Dyson, Terry McCracken,

Steve McCracken, Kelly Velesaris, Meghan Johnson,

Rodolfo Antonio, Robert Sheehan, Agnes Jaglas,

Ronald Petrasic, Judy Czyrnik, Terry L. Hand,

Carol Merlot Knackstedt, Bradley Gill, Albert Mosser

Reminder: Names will remain on this list for six weeks.

SENDING OUR CONDOLENCES:

Please pray for the souls of Susan Riemondy, Douglas Shenfeld and Matthew Pritchett who died recently. The parish community of St. Joan of Arc extends our deepest sympathy to their family and

friends on their loss.

ALTAR FLOWERS:

Blessed Mother & Saint Joseph: In thanksgiving for God's many blessings and for my new granddaughter

from Carol Yakstis

THE PILGRIM CROSS:

If you would like to take the Pilgrim Cross into your home for one week per year and pray for vocations, please call the parish office. The Pilgrim Cross will be in the home of:

Week of 5/8 - 5/15: Mr. & Mrs. George Euker

Week of 5/15 - 5/22: Fran & Barb McCar thy

MASS ATTENDANCE: April 29 & 30 Total: 1923

5:15pm 7:30am 9:00am 10:30am Noon 5:30pm

347 218 333 375 214 436

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for May 13 & 14, 2017

5:15 PM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 Noon 5:30 PM

Lector Sr. Salvatoris M. Spaeder J. Nantz D. Hennigan K. Shovlin J. McGregor

EMHC L. Drayer C. Eimer E. Frauenhoffer J. Larkin L. Demers C. Evans

B. Hasson B. McCarthy J. Gusherowski C. Mortel T. Kilcoyne J. Evans

K. McCarthy F. McCarthy D. Morgan J. Phillippy T. Mayan V. Felice

R. Meinert J. Pantalone A. Reeves J. McGruder

Servers M. Coyle J. P. Katzenmoyer A. Gusherowski J.J. McInerney St. Michael’s Guard D. Bagatta

R. Abraham J. Katzenmoyer E. Gusherowski T. McInerney M. Bagatta

T. Abraham L. Hamilton L. Gusherowski J. Larkin D. Kreiss

MC M. Abraham L. Hamilton N. Silvis C. Larkin C. Vargo

Money Counters: R. Deiling, B. Deiling, A. Pavone, M. Rogers

STEWARDSHIP

Managing God’s Gi�s To Us

Weekly Tithing: $28,228

Weekly Budget: $28,462

Year to Date Budget Variance: $21,509

Weekly Heart Of The Parish: $2,198

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

BISHOP’S ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL UPDATE

Parish Goal: $246,800

Total Pledges: $210,716

Pledges Needed: $36,084

*For more information or to make a pledge online,

please visit our parish website.

NEXT WEEK’S SPECIAL COLLECTION:

2017 Trinity Dome Collection for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

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Life Teen & EDGE ...

This Week: “Senior Send Off”

Next week we celebrate our graduating Seniors with a banquet. We thank and wish them well as they prepare for their

time after high school. Come and celebrate with us as we send them off in style.

Next Week: NO Life Teen!!! Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and moms to be.

EDGE: Are you not in High School but want to be a part of a youth ministry? EDGE is for you and your friends. EDGE is for grades 6-8th and meets on Monday nights from 7 - 8:15 in Meeting Room C. The last

EDGE night of the school year will be May 8th. Questions? Please call John in the Youth Office.

Youth Coordinator: John Tr iscik [Phone] 533-7168

Ext:128 [Email] stjoanofarclifeteen@gmail.com

YOUTH NEWS

SCHOOL & P.T.O. News...

SUNDAY, MAY 7

10:00 AM Women’s Communion Breakfast 1:00 PM Baptisms

6:30 PM Life Teen [Y]

*Blood Pressures will be taken in the Library

following these Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30.

MONDAY, MAY 8 9:45 AM Legion of Mary [LH] 3:00 PM Cadette Girl Scout Troop 11026 [MB] 3:00 PM Daisy & Brownie Scouts [L] 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop Meeting [C] 7:00 PM EDGE [Y] 7:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul [MA]

7:00 PM Monday Evening Bible Study [LH]

TUESDAY, MAY 9

9:30 AM Little Rock Script. Study [LH]

1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry [LH]

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

7:15 AM Wednesday Morning Coffee [LH] 7:45 AM Gospel Reflection Group [LH] 5:00 PM Confessions 6:30 PM R.C.I.A. [LH] 7:00 PM Young Adults Group [Y] 7:00 PM “I Thirst” Prayer Group

7:00 PM Respect Life Committee [L]

THURSDAY, MAY 11

6:00 PM CCW Covered Dish & Meeting [C]

7:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY, MAY 12

3:00 PM Junior Legion of Mary [LH]

SATURDAY, MAY 13

10:30 AM Our Lady of Fatima 100th Anniversary Celebration of (Chocolatetown Square)

4:00 PM Confessions

SUNDAY, MAY 14: Happy Mother’s Day!!!

Second Sunday Social - Following the 9:00am & 10:30am Masses, in the cafeteria.

\ [C] Cafeteria [L] Library [G] Gymnasium [R] Rectory

[LH] St. Lucy House [Y]: Youth Room (Meeting Room C)

[MA] Meeting Room A [MB] Meeting Room B

S.T.E.M. SUMMER CAMP:

St. Joan of Arc School is offering a 4 week fun-filled and educational S.T.E.M. Summer Camp, taught by SJA teachers! Each week is themed and will incorporate academic domains with exciting activities. Camp is open to the public, located on school grounds and runs from 8am to 4pm each day. You may register for one or more weeks. Cost is $145 /week per child and includes snack. A $25 registration fee is required. The themed weeks are: 7/31-8/4 Animals, 8/7-8/11 Under the Sea, 8/14-8/18 Outta This World, and 8/21-8/25 Nature Adventure. For more information or to register, please see the school’s website or contact Deb Rizzotto at 717-533-2854 or drizzotto@stjoanhershey.org. Please help to spread the word!

God’s Way – “The Road to Kindness” Let’s focus on teaching our children to be kind! This week, please take some time to talk with your children on why being kind matters. The ultimate goal is that we raise our children to do good in the world. Your children are always watching what you do as a parent. When you do a kind act for someone, it is more likely that your children will also do a kind act. You can make Kindness contagious when you set the example. In your role as a parent, it is up to you to teach your children to be thoughtful, caring, empathetic and kind!

Over the weekend, my neighbor had a huge pile of mulch delivered. My first thought was, "that's going to take him all week-

end." After watching neighbor after neighbor stop by and say hello to him, I realized this is the same guy who snow plows

everyone's drive and walkway during the winter. My son and I went over and helped the gentlemen with the mulch for the next 3

hours and we were able to finish it all. - Anonymous

I am a part of Life Teen here at St. Joan of Arc and we collected clothes for shelters and ministries in Harrisburg. It was a great

way to give back and we had a lot of fun too. - Hershey Sophomore

ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA

Our parish community welcomes these newly

baptized children of God:

Julian Bell Jarett Albright Avery Blount Zipporah Blount Ainsley Eckert Molly Hallinan Beau Reynoldson Henry Rejrat

May these children who have received the “Bread of Life” for the first time continue to receive the

special blessing of Jesus each day of their lives.

EthanAngelo

MarleeBentz

ClaireBishop

ColtonBrace

MargaretBrannigan

AndrewBreksa

CliffordBreon

AlexanderCarl

SophiaCaugherty

AceCavanaugh

SophieChardo

NathanielChetlen

IanCoates

EmilyDanz

DemetrioDelmonico

SevrinDion

MichaelDugan

AydenDunaway

CassidyDunn

EastonEberly

LuciaFaulkenberry

RobertFitzsimons

AnthonyFogel

ClaireGidusko

EllaGingrich

DrewGrana

MillieGrutza

BridgetHallinan

LanceHamilton

AlexandraHernandez

So(iaHernandez

MegIngraham

VivianKaiser

MargaretKatzenmoyer

EvelynKopp

BrynnKosher

ColdenLaGray

BenjaminLowden

KatherineMaitrejean

JosephMatas

MikaylaMatincheck

AnastasiaMilunic

JudeMortelliti

BenjaminNweze

EdmondOlivieri

AutumnParker

VeronicaPaterno

CorinnePetko

RayannPurdy

BradyRowland

ElizabethShaffer

BlakeShakal

BenjaminSilvis

EmmaSmilovic

ArthurStuart

EvanSullivan

RowanTressler

GiavannaTulli

AngelikaVirabyan

SavannahWheeler

SchuylerWilli

ErikWingert

LucasWorrall

AmeliaYurich

AlbertZaccaria

AlexanderZampedri

EthanZulli

We congratulate & rejoice with these couples

of our parish community whom

recently united in marriage:

David Troelsch and Carolyn Leedy

Bradley Ebersole and Ashley Krulock

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BOY SCOUTS - APPLE DUMPLING SALE:

Don't miss out!! Boy Scout Troop 108 will be selling those DELICIOUS Apple Dumpling after Masses on May 6th

& May 7th. Buy extra, they freeze well.

AREBA CLUB MONTHLY MEETING:

The May meeting of the Areba Club will be held Tuesday, May 16th in the cafeter ia. Doors will open at 3:30pm and the meeting will begin at 4:00pm. We will be collecting paper products for the Hershey Food Bank at that meeting. Please be generous. Our program for the month will be FREE BINGO! Prizes will be $5.00 per winner. Hope to see you all there (present and new members alike)!

YOUNG ADULTS GROUP:

Calling all Young Adults of the parish between the ages of 21-35, married or single! We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30pm in Meeting Room C. Our next Young Adults will be on May 10th as we discuss “Millennials in the Church”. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact John Triscik.

“I THIRST” PRAYER GROUP:

Join us to deepen your faith and relationship with Jesus through prayer, song, worship and praise on Wednesday, May 10th at 7p.m. in the cafeter ia. Our subject of the month of May will be our Blessed Mother. Come quench your thirst for God!

PARISH MINISTRY NEWS, EVENTS & MEETINGS

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MAY 13TH, 2017 10:30AM

CHOCOLATETOWN SQUARE

St. Joan of Arc will sponsor a celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the first apparition of Our Lady to the three children at Fatima

on Saturday, May 13th at 10:30AM.

A special Rosary Map Devotion will take place in Chocolatetown Square. (Corner of Chocolate and Cocoa Aves)

Different ministries will lead the prayers while roses are placed in the map.

Parking is available in the adjacent lot or the garage across Chocolate Ave.

In case of rain the event will be held in the Church. Everyone is cordially invited.

ATTENTION MEN OF THE PARISH:

Have you thought about joining an active group of Catholic men who serve the Church and serve others? Our parish is fortunate to have a vibrant Knights of Columbus council. You see us involved in many events throughout the year, now come find out more at our open house on Thursday, May 18 at 7:30 PM. Food and drink will be provided. Location: Meeting Room C (enter near the parish office). RSVP is preferred but not required. Contact Michael at 533-2408. Website: www.kofc6693.org

� The 43rd Annual SJA Festival will be held June 15 - 17. This is the parish’s only fundraiser and is made possible by the generous volunteers who give of their time, talent and treasure. Volunteers are needed to make this event a success and NO experience is necessary. ALL help is welcomed and needed!!! Volunteer sign up is available on

the parish festival website at: www.sjafestival.com.

� 21st Anniversary of the Parish Festival’s Silent Auction! Donations are needed for a successful event. Details are available at: www.sjafestival.com. NO donation is too small!

� Parishioners are needed to make phone calls and pick up donated items. Please call Mary at 533-7168 Ext. 115 or Jean Marie Fischer at 512-4253 with any questions about the Silent Auction.

� Have jewelry that you no longer wear? How about your mom, aunts or grandmother? Our Parish Festival jewelry booth welcomes all jewelry donations - men's, women's or children's. We welcome new, old, costume, expensive or inexpensive pieces in any condition. Drop off your "treasures" at the church office.

PARISH FESTIVAL NOTES & NEWS