ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST MARCH 18, 2018 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
540 MAIN STREET FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 1640 NEW GERMANY ROAD
SUMMERHILL, PA WEBSITE: NEW GERMANY, PA
Fr. Leon Hont, O.S.B. Pastor Office Hours 9 AM – 3:30 PM M-F Rectory Address: P.O. Box 248
Rectory Phone: 495-5241 - Fax 495-9522 538 Main St., Summerhill, PA 15958
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Mon.March 19th St. Joseph
IC 7:00 PM L/D Rosary Altar Soc. & Sick of Parish
Tues. March 20th Lenten Weekday
SJ 7:45 AM John Dominic Snyder
Wed.March 21st Passing of Our Holy Father Benedict
SJ 7:45 AM Doris Previte
Thurs. March 22nd Lenten Weekday
IC 7:45 AMRussell Roush
Friday, March 23rd Lenten Weekday
IC 7:45 AMFrank & Agnes Henry & Ollie &
Theresa Wirfel
SJ 7:00 PMStations of the Cross
Saturday, March 24th – Lenten Weekday-
IC 4:00 PM Jim, Helen, Eddie & Ed
SJ 5:00 PM Marie Gallardy
Sunday, March 25th – PALM SUNDAY
SJ 8:00 AM For the Parish
SJ 10:00 AM 1st Anniv. Suzie Thomas
IC 7:00 AM Troy Dombrosky
IC 9:00 AM For the Parish
ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULE
For stations & the weekend ofMarch 24th & 25th:
SJ– Friday 7 PM Gracie & Connor Ray
Sat. 5 PMSarah Bodenschatz
Sun. 8 AM TJ and Nathaniel Beyer
Sun 10 AM Gus Wirfel & Jessica Poldiak
IC - Sat. 4 PMJeffrey & Grace Beyer
Sun 7 AM Bob & Monica Krug
Sun 9 AM Nora, Nolan & Claire Cabala
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
SJ & IC:Saturday, March 24 at IC- 3 to 3:45 PM; at SJ 4 to 4:45 PM; oranytime byappointment. See blue page attached to today’s bulletin for more times/dates.
GIFT BEARERS - SJ & IC next week.
SJ Sat 5 PM Volunteer Needed
SJ Sun 8 AM Volunteer Needed
SJ Sun 10 AMKen Thomas Family
IC Sat 4 PM Jack Smith Family
IC Sun 7 AM Pat Dumm Family
IC Sun 9 AM Darrell Dumm Family
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IC ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE for Easter will be on Wednesday, March 21stat 7:30 PM in the church (after the youth group stations).
SJ PALM SUNDAY BAKE SALE will be held next Saturday & Sunday, March 24th25thafter all the Masses in the Chapel (room with the glass doors in the back of church). Sponsored by our Rosary Altar Society. Donations of baked goods are needed. Please bring them to the Chapel next weekend. Thank you!
SPRING TEA FOR SJ & IC ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY MEMBERS: The annual Spring Tea will be on Sunday,April 15, 2018at 2 PM at Immaculate Conception Church, New Germany. Any member of our parishes, wishing to attend should call in their reservation by Tuesday, April 3rd. SJ members call Mary Beyer 495-9092. IC members can call Mary Sue Long at 495-9426.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: No Stations at IC this week. Father Leon is helping with confessions at St. Nicholas on Wednesday. Stations at SJ on Friday at 7 PM.
EASTER FLOWERS AT SJ & IC: Anyone wishing to donate towards Easter Flowers can use the special Easter
Flower Offering envelope that is in your pack. Place your intention/s on the envelope along with your name and donation.
IC/SJ YOUTH GROUP will meet on Wednesday, March 21 at 6 PM in Marian Hall to prep for the Easter Egg Hunt.
IC/SJ YOUTH GROUP is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 24th at noon at the Grove Hall. Please register your children on the sign-up form in the gathering space of either Church or call/text Rhonda Smith at 254-9939.
IC ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY will have a meeting on Monday, March 19th, with Rosary at 6:30 PM, Mass at 7 PM, and meeting to follow Mass downstairs in Marian Hall. After the meeting a White Elephant Auction will be held to benefit Birthright. Anyone is invited to attend the auction. All members are asked to bring a couple of new or gently used items to be auctioned off.
FOREST HILL MINISTERIUMSunday Lenten Services. All services start at 7 PM with refreshments served after the service. The following is the schedule: Today, March 18 at Bethel-Salix UMC; March 25 at Elton UMC.
THE FAMILY OF DENNIS SCHRIFT would like to thank everyone for their prayers & support through this very difficult time. Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated.
CARD SHOWER FOR HONEY HETTLE: who celebrates her 98th Birthday on Thursday, March 22. You can send birthday wishes to: Catherine “Honey” Hettle, Forest Hills Personal Care Home, 313 Humbert Rd., Sidman, PA 15955.
IC: The unabridged financial report from our most recent successful Jewelry Raffle has been posted on the two bulletin boards in the gathering space of the church. The $8,000.00 profit will assist in the many necessary repairs.
SJ & IC: Our Interparish Arise Team attended a training section with a second session planned for April 2018. Afterwards, we will be seeking small group leaders to assist in faith sharing and spiritual growth of all participants.
SJ & IC: 2018 Catholic Ministries Drive starts today. The goal for Saint John Church, Summerhill, is $12,124.00, and the goal for Immaculate Conception Church, New Germany, is $15,524.00. Since both parishes have met their goals and received rebates in past years, I’m asking and encouraging all registered parishioners to be generous and help us meet our goals this year also. May our good and gracious and generous God bless you for your generosity. Please return your pledge envelope to the rectory, not to the diocese.
AYSO Soccer registration will be March 20 & 22 and April 5 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Central Cambria High School Library Divisions for players ages 4-15. Questions call Laurie Roberts 241-8650.
FISH DINNER: The IC Rosary Altar Soc. will sponsor their Lenten Fish Fry Buffet every Friday during Lent at the Grove Hall from 4 to 7 PM. Cost of the Dinner: $10 Adults; $5 children; 3 years old & under no charge. Take outs are available until 6 PM; please call 495-4298. Help is most definitely needed to make this event a success.