ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST JANUARY 21, 2018 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
540 MAIN STREET THIRD SUNDAY OF THE YEAR 1640 NEW GERMANY ROAD
SUMMERHILL, PA WEBSITE: www.stjic.org 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. January 22nd Day of Prayer for the Unborn
No Morning Mass
IC 7:00 PM L/D Rosary Altar Soc. & Sick of Parish
Tues. January 23rd St. Vincent
SJ 7:45 AM Ernie Penatzer
Wed. January 24th St. Francis de Sales
SJ 7:45 AM Patricia Bakale
Thurs. January 25th The Conversion of St. Paul
IC 7:45 AM Reta & Tim Wess
Friday, January 26th Robert, Alberic and Stephen
IC 7:45 AM Michael & Mary Weinzierl Family
Saturday, January 27th Blessed Virgin Mary
IC 4:00 PM Ed Dombrosky
SJ 5:00 PM Greg Fulford
Sunday, January 28th – Fourth Sunday of the Year
SJ 8:00 AM Ray Penatzer
SJ 10:00 AM For the Parish
IC 7:00 AM For the Parish
IC 9:00 AM Bob Gallardy
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ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULE
For the weekend of January 27th & 28th:
SJ – 5 PM Kayla Units
8 AM TJ and Nathaniel Beyer
10 AM Jessica Poldiak & Gus Wirfel
IC - 4 PM Jeffrey and Grace Beyer
7 AM Monica & Bob Krug
9 AM Eli Kline & David Gates
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
SJ & IC: 1/2 hour before Saturday evening Masses;
1/2 hour before all weekend masses, during the first weekend of each month; or anytime by appointment.
GIFT BEARERS - SJ & IC next week.
SJ Sat 5 PM Salamon Family
SJ Sun 8 AM Sandi Penatzer Family
SJ Sun 10 AM Jonathan Knobloch Family
IC Sat 4 PM Paul Flynn Family
IC Sun 7 AM Herman Weinzierl Family
IC Sun 9 AM Michael Gdula Family
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IC ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY will have their meeting on Monday, January 22nd, with Rosary starting at 6:30 PM; Mass at 7 PM; then the meeting will follow in Marian Hall.
IC: We received additional donations towards our air-conditioning matching grant in the amount of $370.00. To date, therefore, we have received a total of $9,320.00 towards of goal of $10,000.00. We need an additional $680.00 then we can move forward and begin seeking bids. Who will help us meet and surpass our goal?
SJ & IC: Any parishioner who needs their church contribution record for 2017 should call Pam at the rectory 495-5241.
PIE SOCIAL sponsored by the SJ Rosary Altar Society will be held Saturday, March 3rd, at 6 PM, (after Mass) in the SJ Church Social Hall. A few games of bingo will be played. $2 admission. Pie & refreshments will be served. Call Violet Kline at 495-4084, if you need any gifts to be picked up. Please, if possible, could all donated items be to Violet by February 20th. All are welcome to attend.
FLU SEASON DIRECTIVES from Bishop Mark: Do not distribute the Precious Blood in any form; exchange of the sign of peace should avoid bodily contact until further notice.
OPEN TO ALL PARISH MEMBERS: Spots are remaining for the IC/SJ YOUTH GROUP SNOW TUBING trip to Seven Springs on Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 10 PM -Midnight. If you are interested in joining us, complete the orange forms in the gathering space of both churches and turn them in to the rectory ASAP or call Laurie Roberts at
241-8650 to reserve your spots. Snow tubers must be at least 4 years old.
9TH GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will have their Baptism Retreat on Sunday, February 4th at IC Church starting with the 9 AM Mass - Rite of Blessing to be celebrated at Mass. Candidates and sponsor/parent should meet in Marian Hall by 8:45 AM. There will be a brief meeting for parents following Mass. Retreat to follow until 1 PM in Marian Hall. Lunch will be provided.
SQUARE DANCES will be at New Germany Grove Hall Saturday, February 3 17, March 3 17 from 7 to 10 PM.
PAINTNG PARTY - Saturday, February, 10th, at St. John’s Church, social hall. The Party will be 6 PM to 9 PM. $35 per person. Benefits Girl Scout troop # 46538. For more information or to RSVP, please call Kathy Bodenschatz at
495-4107 by Sunday, February 4th.
SJ & IC: Whenever a family member and/or parishioner is admitted to the hospitals, please call our parish office and let us know. There are times when we are not receiving proper information.
SJ & IC: Our annual Lenten fish fry season begins with our first fish fry on Friday, February 16, 2018. As always, success begins with many helping hands and generous hearts. Since all parishioners benefit from this annual parish fundraiser, all parishioners are asked to say yes when asked to help. Volunteers are needed and appreciated.
WINTER/LENT ADULT FAITH EDUCATION CLASSES – Presenting “Talkin’ to the Boss!” A Bible Study on prayer. Learning to communicate with our Lord through His words to us. 6 weeks starting Feb. 12th at 6:30 PM in St. Michael Basilica Hall in Loretto. Workbooks are $12. To register please call the parish office at 814-472-8551 or Deacon Rick at 814-495-9673.
BINGO – Plan to join Holy Family Parish at 509 Caldwell Ave., Portage for a night of Bingo, Sunday, January 28th in the Parish Hall. Admission is $20 per person. Extra specials and cards will be available. Doors open at 5 PM. Early bird games will begin promptly at 5:30 PM and the regular games will begin at 6:15 PM. Food/refreshments will be available.
BARB & JOHN GROSIK would like to thank everyone for all their prayers, cards, and get well wishes that were sent to them after their recent “health issues”. Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated.
SJ & IC: Bishop Bartchak has contracted Renew International to sponsor “Arise Together in Christ” in all parishes. This is a parish renewal and evangelization program to deepen our Catholic faith in all families. Be prepared to register.