SAINT JOHN FISHER CHURCH
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
Parish Staff
Pastor: Rev. Robert B. McDermott (ext. 3)
Permanent Deacon: Rev. Mr. Daniel Bingnear
Weekend Assistant: Rev. Francis X. Devlin, O.S.A.
Business Manager: Mr. Daniel Kinnik (ext. 4)
Director of Faith Formation and Director of Music:
Mrs. Kathleen Aaronson (ext. 5)
Maintenance Projects Coordinator: Mr. John Leahy (ext. 7)
Parish Admin Assistant: Mrs. Regina Robinson (ext. 6)
PREP Secretary: Mrs. Maureen Strazdus (ext. 2)
Communications Secretary: Mrs. Margie Corcoran (ext. 2)
Holy Family Regional Catholic School
Principal: Mrs. Nancy Franz
Business Manager: Mrs. Kristy Cobb
Pastor Emeritus:
Rev. Joseph Amalfitano
Rev. John Sibel
Office Hours:
Mon – Thursday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Mass Schedule:
SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00 PM
SUNDAY: 8:00, 9:30 AND 11:30 AM
Weekday Masses in the Chapel: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM
HOLY DAYS: Vigil at 7:00 PM; 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM
HOLIDAYS: 9:00 AM
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Celebrated on the First, Second and
Fourth Sundays of each month at 12:45 PM. The Pre-Jordan
baptismal instruction is held on the Third Sunday at 12:45 PM. Please
call the Parish Office to arrange baptisms.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession):
SATURDAY: 4:00 - 4:45 PM. Other times by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: One party must be a registered
member of Saint John Fisher. Couples must make arrangements with
the priest at least six months prior to the intended date. Couples are
required to attend the Archdiocesan Sacramental Preparation
Program for Marriage (four sessions) or a Pre-Cana program.
PARISH ONLINE GIVING: We invite you to go to our website
www.stjohnfisherchurch.com to sign up for our Online Giving
Program. Go to the Parish Giving icon and follow the instructions.
PARISH REGISTRATION: We welcome new members to Saint John
Fisher! If you are new to our parish, please call or visit the Parish
Office to register. Please notify the office if you move or change your
telephone number.
LETTERS OF ELIGIBILITY: If you need a Letter of Eligibility to be a
sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation, you must be a registered
member of the parish, a practicing Catholic, and at least 16 years of
age. If married, you must be in valid marriage. Letters cannot be
signed by Pastor unless you meet these requirements. Please call or
visit the Parish Office to request a Letter of Eligibility.
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (P.R.E.P.): The PREP
program provides religious education for public school children from
September through May. Please call the Parish Religious
Education Office at 610-485-0441, ext. 5, for more information and
registration.
HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Grades: Pre-K to Eight
3265 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-0147
www.holyfamilyaston.org
4225 CHICHESTER AVENUE • BOOTHWYN, PA 19061
Website: stjohnfisherchurch.com Facebook: Saint John Fisher Phone: (610) 485-0441
E-mail: [email protected]
PROPERTY EVALUATION AND PLANNING
As we work to make decisions
about our properties, we
must keep in mind the values
that we seek for the
parish. We refer to these
values in our discussions and
are using them to guide our
decision-making process.
Here’s a look at these important values:
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE: Our Gospel reading is Mark 1:
29-39. Key Passage: That evening, at sundown, they
brought to him all who were sick or possessed with
demons. And the whole city was gathered around the
door. And he cured many who were sick with various
diseases, and cast out many demons. Adult: When have
you felt the sadness of Job? When have you felt the joy of
those who witnessed the healing works of Jesus? Child:
What can you do to comfort someone who is sad?
LITURGY SURVEY
Our Liturgy Survey helps to articulate the faith of the parish
community as we participate in the memorial of Jesus’
Death and Resurrection entrusted to his Bride, the Church.
At the Last Supper, Our Savior instituted the Eucharistic
Sacrifice of his Body and Blood, by which the Sacrifice of
his Cross is perpetuated until he comes again. This week
reflects on the question of what do you appreciate about
Mass at St. John Fisher?
But first, I’d like to share some basic information about
what the Church teaches us about Mass. The General
Instruction of the Roman Missal tells us that the
celebration of Mass is the center of Christian life for the
Church both universally (the Catholic Church as a whole)
and locally (each individual parish), as well as for each of
the faithful individually. For it is the high point of the action
by which God sanctifies the world in Christ as well as the
worship the human race offers to the Father, adoring Him
through Christ.
The Church also teaches that the entire celebration is
arranged in such a way that it leads to a conscious, active,
and full participation of the faithful, namely in body and
mind, with faith, hope, and charity.
These two teachings of the Church about our worship in
and through the Mass are confirmed by your responses to
our survey about your appreciation of Masses celebrated
at SJF. Many people indicated through the survey that
Mass is indeed the center of their Christian life and faith
and stressed the importance of the Eucharist and Gospelcentered homilies. Your conscious, active and full
participation is expressed in your emphasis on
participation, ministries, community, a friendly welcoming
spirit and our prayer through music and song.
1. Future financial health and stability of the
parish: We need to ensure that we use our resources
wisely. Maintaining 12 different buildings at 3 different
locations is not feasible if we want to ensure the longterm financial health of the parish.
2. Liturgical and ministry needs: We must be able
to meet the parish’s liturgical and ministry needs. Should
we decide to sell a particular building we need to make
sure that we can use our other buildings to meet the
needs of that building’s users.
3. Preserve the value of our buildings: It is essential
that we preserve the value of all our buildings for parish
usage or for future sale.
4. Develop a plan for capital improvements: There
is a long list of maintenance and capital improvement
projects for our buildings. We must develop a plan for
this work and determine how to fund it.
Next week: Summary of where we are
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross will be held in the church on all
Fridays of Lent at 7:00pm beginning February 20.
ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES
Mass will be celebrated on Ash Wednesday, February
18, at 9:00am, 4:30pm and 7:00pm in the church. Ashes
are distributed during the liturgy only.
LENTEN DEVOTION BOOKLETS
The Lenten edition of “Word Among Us” will be available
for all to use as part of your Lenten devotion. The booklets
will be available on the tables at the entrances to the
church during the weekend of February 14 and 15.
OPERATION RICE BOWL
Operation Rice Bowl, sponsored by Catholic Relief
Services, is a faith-in-action program that will help you
experience Lenten spirituality by living in solidarity with
people in need around the world. As we, the global church,
prepare for the World Meeting of Families 2015 in
Philadelphia this fall, it is especially appropriate to come
together in prayer as a family this Lent. Your CRS Rice
Bowl is a great tool to guide your Lenten prayer, fasting
and almsgiving. Rice Bowls are available on the tables at
the church entrances. Take one home today!
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SACRAMENT NEWS
FIRST PENANCE
First Penance will take place tomorrow, Monday,
February 9, at 7:00pm in the church. All candidates
and their families are to be in the church by 6:45pm.
FIRST EUCHARIST
We are in urgent need of more donors for our
upcoming Blood Drive. Please consider taking the
time to donate at our drive on Monday, February 9,
from 2:00 to 7:00 pm in the Parish Center. Please give
blood if you are able … someone’s life could depend
on it! Contact Mary Lou Sweeney at 610-485-3292 to
sign up.
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RCIA RITE OF SENDING
The Rite of Sending for our RCIA catechumens and
candidates will take place on Sunday, February 15, at the
9:30am Mass. Our RCIA catechumens and candidates will
be received by Archbishop Charles Chaput on February 21
at 2:30pm at the Cathedral for the Rite of Election.
2015 VACATION BIBLE CAMP
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL DATES ANNOUNCED
Mark your calendar! St. John Fisher’s annual Vacation Bible
Camp will be held August 3-7. Last year more than 60
children enjoyed a great week with us! Spots will be limited
so stay tuned for registration information!
PRETZEL SALE ON FEB. 21 & 22
Pretzel Boy pretzels will be sold after all Masses on
Saturday, February 21, and Sunday, February 22. Cost is
$1, and all proceeds will benefit Vacation Bible Camp.
VBC YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISER
Please support Vacation Bible Camp 2015 by buying a
Yankee Candle. Order packets are located in the baskets at
all church entrances. Please return your order form to the
Religious Ed Office by Monday, February 23.
VBC FLAPJACK FUNDRAISER
St. John Fisher is hosting a Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast
to support its 2015 Vacation Bible Camp on Saturday,
February 28, from 8:00 to 10:00am at the Applebee’s in
Aston. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children under
age 12. Tickets are on sale after all Masses. You can also
purchase tickets from Kathy Aaronson in the Religious Ed
office or from any VBC team member. If you need more
information, contact Kathy at 610-485-0441, ext. 5.
All parents of our candidates for First Communion must
attend a meeting on Monday, February 23, at 7:00pm in
the church. Important information about First
Communion and the March retreat will be distributed.
The First Communion Retreat for all candidates is
Sunday, March 22, starting at the 11:30am Mass. All
must attend.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation Interviews for all candidates will take
place on March 2, March 9 and March 16 from 4:00 to
6:30pm. A schedule will be mailed to all families.
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SJF NEW
ARRIVALS
The people of Saint
John Fisher rejoice
with the family of our
newest baptized
member.
CARTER EDWARD
SNYDER was
baptized on February 1. May God bless Carter and his
parents, Eric and Mindy.
ST. JOHN’S ON THE HILL SENIOR GROUP TRIPS
Vermont and New Hampshire: St. John’s on the Hill
Seniors is sponsoring a trip to Vermont and New
Hampshire: Trains Across the Mountains. Ride the
Conway Scenic Railway, take the Winnipesaukee Scenic
Dinner Train, and more on October 12-15. Cost is $535
for double occupancy and includes hotel, 3 continental
breakfasts and 3 dinners. For reservations, call Barbara
Pierdomenico at 484-645-4533.
Casino Trip: Hit the Sands Casino in Bethlehem on
Monday, March 23. Cost is $27 and includes $20 in slot
play and a $5 food voucher. Call Barbara Pierdomenico at
484-645-4533for tickets.
FEED THE HUNGRY!
Food Sunday is next weekend! Please consider donating
cereal, canned goods, pasta or other nonperishable foods
for needy families in our community. Place your donations
on the tables in the Church Hall anytime next weekend.
Thank you for your care of those in need.
HOSPITALITY SUNDAY
is today! Please join us
in the Church Hall for
coffee, tea, donuts and
conversation!
NEWS FROM PREP
Staff Meeting: There will be a PREP staff meeting this
Sunday, February 8, at 12:30pm in the Parish Center hall.
All catechists and aides are asked to be present for this
very important meeting.
Catechist Needed: We are in need of a catechist
immediately for Tuesday evenings from 6:15 to 7:45 pm.
Please contact Kathy Aaronson in the Religious Ed office
at 610-485-0581, ext. 5, if you can help.
Operation Baby Care: PREP’s February service project is
now under way. We are collecting items to support needy
babies in our area. Please consider donating towels,
washcloths, new baby clothing, infant formula, baby
toiletries, etc. Drop off your donations to the PREP office
or the Parish Center any time before the week of March
st
1 . Thank you for your support!
Food S,
UPCOMING MUSICIAN SCHEDULE
Saturday, 2/14
Sunday, 2/15
YOUTH CHOIR PRACTICE: Sundays at 12:30 PM in Chapel
CONTEMPORARY CHOIR: Every other Tuesday evening at 6:40 PM.
Cantor
Cantor
Adult Choir
Youth Choir
“May He Rest in Peace”
REVEREND MICHAEL T. COLLINS, O.PREAM
Please Pray for Our Sick
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Church
5:00pm
8:00am
9:30am
11:30am
Michael Tart, Pamela Bonkowski, Veronica & Joe
Egan, Mary & Joe Collins, Lorraine Schelesslman,
Cheryl Webber, Don & Regina Hilbert, Judy Giovan,
Mary Jane Gilbert, Carolyn Baglione, Phyllis Herman,
Kevin Neary
BEREAVEMENT CHOIR: Sing for funeral Masses. No rehearsals.
MEN’S GATHERING: Thursdays at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Mondays after the 7:30
AM. Mass until noon in the Chapel. Benediction follows at noon.
Prayers for the Sick: Names remain on our prayer list for
30 days. If a person is still in need of prayers after that,
please call the parish office at 610-485-0441, ext. 2, or
email [email protected] to re-add him or her to the list.
THE ROSARY AND DIVINE MERCY: Daily after the 7:30 AM Mass
OUR LADY OF 7 SORROWS PRAYER MEETING: In the Chapel on the
first and third Fridays of every month at 10:00 AM
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.): Wednesdays at
7:00 PM in the Parish Center
BULLETIN DEADLINE: 5 days before publication. Email items to
[email protected].
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
PARISH COUNCIL: Meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings
are not held in July and August.
FINANCE COUNCIL: Meets on the second Tuesday of the month.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Fall and spring sessions. Please call the Parish
Office (610-485-0441, ext. 2) for information.
PARISH FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE: Meetings as needed
ST. JOHN’S ON THE HILL SENIORS: Second and fourth Thursdays at
12:30 PM in the Church Hall
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LADY OF LOURDES COUNCIL 14159:
Board Meeting at 7:00 PM followed by the regular meeting on the 3rd
Monday of the month
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOLY SAVIOUR COUNCIL 13710: Officers’
Meeting, 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 PM; General membership
meeting, 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM. Meetings held in Holy
Saviour Rectory Meeting Room. Contact George Spannbauer, GK, at
610-348-5587 for information.
Masses for the Week
Sat., Feb. 7
Sun., Feb. 8
5:00 PM
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
Mon., Feb. 9
7:30 AM
Tues., Feb. 10 7:30 AM
Wed., Feb. 11
7:30 AM
Thurs., Feb. 12 7:30 AM
Fri., Feb. 13
7:30 AM
Sat., Feb. 14
5:00 PM
Sun., Feb. 15
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
George J. Ershaw
Jean MacMorran
People of the Parish & Visitors
Willam Elwell
Daniel Johnston
Daniel and Patricia Johnston
Richard G. Connell
Richard G. Connell
Michael Eroh
Maria Ugrotto
Lee Pauly
Mary T. Bulley
People of the Parish & Visitors
FINANCIAL OFFERINGS:
WE ARE A TITHING PARISH!
Thank you for your generosity and consistent financial
support of our parish community.
Regular Collection for Sunday, February 1, 2015
Total for the weekend:
$12,567.00
Number of envelopes:
501
Thank You!
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