Parish Staff Deacon Conlin-Coordinator of Religious Ed Ginny Haney– Coordinator of RCIA Cody Willmot Mead– Coordinator of Music Ha Vu– Bookkeeper Melissa Willoughby- Parish Secretary

Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. closed 12:00-1:00 Website: www.stjosephdanville.org Email: sjcd@ver izon.net

Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:30A.M. & 10:30 A.M. Tues., Wed., Fri.: 6:30 A.M. Thursday: 6:15 P.M. Friday: 9:00 A.M.

Confessions: Saturday-3:30 P.M.-4:30 P.M. Thursday- 5:45 P.M.

Baptism & Marriage Sacraments: Please call the Parish Office to schedule.

Baptism Mentoring Session: Parents of 1st child to be baptized are invited to attend a session prior to their child’s baptism. Please call the parish office to register for session.

Homebound Ministry: Please contact the parish office to make arrangements for visits.

Anointing of the Sick: Contact the pr iest immediately in an emergency. In cases of illness or anticipation of surgery, please contact the parish office to schedule. Disabilities Advocate: Andrew Matragrano 570-275-0972

Religious Education Classes (for public school students grades K-8)

St. Joseph Elementary School (Grades K-8) Principal: Mrs. Kimberly Winters 1027 Ferry St. Danville, PA 17821 Phone: 570-275-2435 Fax: 570-275-3947 Website: www.stjosephdanville.com Email: office@stjosephdanville.com

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 68 Center St. Danville, PA 17821

Phone: (570) 275-2512 / Fax: (570) 275-6840

Rev. Timothy Marcoe, Pastor Deacon Thomas Conlin

Mission Statement We the faith community of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of

Danville, are committed to spreading the Kingdom of God through Liturgy, Sacraments, Scripture and Education. This will inspire us to serve the larger community by bringing the Light of Christ to others

through works of justice, mercy and love.

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH DANVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA April 12, 2020

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES WHO SPONSOR OUR WEEKLY BULLETIN!

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK We would like to thank

Royal Nails Salon this week for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin.

Mass Intentions for the Week

SATURDAY Gn 1:1-2:2 / Gn 22:1-18 / Ex 14:15-15:1 / APRIL 11 is 54:5-14 / Is 55:1-11 / Bar 3:9-15, 32-4:4 / Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28 / Rom 6:3-11 / Mt 28:1-10 Easter Intentions

SUNDAY Acts 10:34a, 37-43 / Col 3:1-4 / Jn 20:1-9 APRIL 12 Easter Intentions For the People of the Parish

MONDAY Acts 2:14, 22-33 APRIL 13 NO MASS

TUESDAY Acts 2:36-41 / Jn 20:11-18 APRIL 14 Intentions of Holly BIllet

WEDNESDAY Acts 3:1-10 / Lk 24:13-35 APRIL 15 Betty Yakim

THURSDAY Acts 3:11-26 / Lk 24:35-48 APRIL 16 Frank Bayer

FRIDAY Acts 4:1-12 / Jn 21:1-14 Jn 21:1-14 APRIL 17 Brett Stuart

SATURDAY Acts 4:13-21 / Mk 16:9-15 APRIL 18 Special Intentions of the Lopez Family

SUNDAY Acts 2:42-47 / 1Pt 1:3-9 / Jn 20:19-31 APRIL 19 Dr. Howard Hughes For the People of the Parish

PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS ESPECIALLY…

Gerald (Gary) Boyer Koby Schmidt Marge Leiby Idita Dennehy Frances Ciucci Mary Richards Joan Finn Frances Wilson Craig Hort Mary Ann A’Zary Allison Kendall Mary Ann Berkey Helen Faux Stephanie Novatny Wing Riley John Navrocki Richard Renz, Sr Lisa Cunfer Mary Shuler Timothy Guschel Betty Hilkert Frank Dick Fr. Dominick Mammarella Lou Salerno (Oswald Family) Kelly Scherer Brian Markey Wyatt Sobol Juliana McCaffery Barbara Osenkarski Pauline Roberts Joan Yost Thomas Beiter Dick Bloskey Daniel Marion Sue Shiffler

Please call the parish office at 570-275-2512 to put yourself on our list for prayer.

OUR SUNDAY VISITOR worship aids are available on the front porch of the church outside St. Hubert Lobby. Please take one. $MART MONEY IS AVAILABLE! You can still purchase smart money to support our parish programs. Simply call the parish office at 570-275-2512 or email sjcd@verizon.net with your order and arrangements for pick up can be made. ALL PARISH EVENTS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED until further notice. Please continue to check the bulletin on our website (stjosephdanville.org), myparishapp, and our parish Facebook page for updates on rescheduled events. MASSES Although public Masses have been suspended per the direction of Bishop Gainer, Fr. Marcoe will be offering Mass privately each day for the intention listed in the bulletin for that particular day. Masses will be able to be viewed on youtube.com by 10:00 AM each day. CHICKEN BBQ POSTPONED The Knights of Columbus Chicken BBQ has been postponed to the fall. Date will be announced soon. Tickets purchased will be honored at the future date. If you would like to request a refund, please call the parish office.

ONLINE GIVING St. Joseph Church offers an electronic option for making regular offerings. Contributions can now be debited automatically from your checking or savings account or processed using your credit or debit card. Our new online giving program offers convenience for you and much needed donation consistency for our congregation. You can set up your online donation on our website:

1) Go to: www.stjosephdanville.org 2) Click on the Online Giving Button on the right side of the home page. 3) Click on the Create Profile button, then 4) Follow the onscreen instructions to create an online profile and to schedule your recurring contributions.

There are step by step instructions with pictures at the back of the church. Please take one home with you. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact Melissa at the parish office at 570-275-2512.

DO YOU NEED GROCERIES? St. Joseph’s Parish would like to help those people, home-bound or over 60, who are sheltering in place and have no neighbor, friend or relative to shop for groceries for them during this pandemic. If you think you will have need for this help, or would like to volunteer to shop, please contact Melissa in the parish offices at (570) 275-2512. Other options to meet your needs also include the following grocery stores, which as of now provide online ordering and curb pickup: Weis, Giant (Bloomsburg), and Walmart (Bloomsburg).

In Honor / Memory of Requested by

Living and Deceased Members

Of the Marcoe Family Rev. Timothy Marcoe

Margaret & Paul Ancharski,

Paul Ancharski, Jr., Susan Keller,

Paulette, Victor, Linda Kamor Victoria Ancharski

Blasick, Oshetski &

Krankowski Families Dolores Blasick

Deceased Family Members,

Guzofski, Kushiba, & Buckley Families Louise Buckley

Maynard & Verna Kolakowski,

Carole & Craig, Betty & Debbie M/M James Bush

Lucy Surak, Joseph Surak,

Mary Frances Byerly, Clyde Byerly M/M Ronald Byerly

Deceased Cady, Dougherty, Reichard,

and Zamboni Families M/M Joseph Cady

Len & Betty Shepulski,

Robert Campbell, Anna Campbell M/M Robert Campbell

Grace & Joseph Barrera,

Concetta Sigona M/M Alexander Czencz

Mary & Joseph Delbo,

William & Anna Snyder,

Donald & Anna Drumm M/M Joseph Delbo

Mr & Mrs. Juan DeLeon M/M Manuel DeLeon

Gregory Dennen, Ann Dennen

Marie DeWald M/M Matthew DeWald

Deceased Draugelis Family Members Mary Draugelis

Joseph A. Fabian, Jr. Jean Engel

Augusto J. Esquibel, MD Marcia Esquibel

M/M Ed Bolick,

M/M Edward Fannon,Sr. D/M Edward Fannon

Harold Hauck Family

Irene C. Hendricks,

Francis E. Hendricks Christine Fishburn

Thomas & Eleanor Blosky,

Larry Blosky, Leonard Hackenberg,

Joseph Hickey Mary Ann Hackenberg

M/M Francis Bayer, L. Elmo Haney M/M Jeffrey Haney

M/M Clarence Hilkert,

M/M Norman Day, Joseph Hilkert M/M James Hilkert

Joseph Hilkert, M/M William Davis,

M/M Clarence Hilkert,

M/M Stanley Wisoloski,

M/M Stanley Krason Patricia Hilkert

Angela Hilkert, M/M Norman Day,

M/M Clarence Hilkert, Sandra & Norma M/M Stanley Hilkert

Demczko & Holdren Families M/M Kenneth Holdren

John Kennedy, Muriel Kennedy Tom Kennedy

James Austin, Mildred Austin Kathleen Kennedy

William J. Kirk, David Kirk Helene Kirk

Simon & Margaret Family

Stanley, Rosalia & Antoni Family Genevieve Krason

Frank & Dorothy Nemchick,

James & Patricia Krieger Beverly Krieger

Dolores Fetterolf, Cynthia Honicker Karen Kruleski

M/M John L. Marzen, James Marzen,

Grace J. Christman,

Robert W. Leiby, Sr.,

Rev. James C. Bechtel M/M Robert Leiby

Rose & Andrew Labeda,

Regina & Joseph Lesnicki M/M Stanley Lesnicki

In Honor / Memory of Requested by

Jerry Levandoski, Stella Levandoski,

George & Mary Kendra, Joseph Punda Ann Levandoski

Paul J. Fueller M/M Michael Lopatka

M/M John Frank Family, Tom Lynn Idajean Lynn

Stabinsky Family, Markey Family,

Sue & Joe Tinsley,

Yvonne & Jim Spad,

Ethel & Don Robinson M/M Brian Markey

Ray McConnell, Betty McConnell,

Margaret Bonfardine, Helen Menard M/M Richard Menard

Frank Millard ,III Jack, Nancy, & Debbie

Frank & Mildred Millard Debbie, Angela, Billy,

and Matthew

Nickie Jeavons, Packer Family,

Palermo Family M/M James Packer

Walter & Rita Janusz,

Albert L. Pavis, Sr., Our Grandparents,

Uncle Stash M/M Albert Pavis

John L., John R. & Mildred Magaskie Reams Famiy

Raymond Reichard, Jr.

Florence Reichard Cady Deborah Reichard

M/M James Richardson,

Bernard H. Salen Robin Richardson

Rinaldi & Papi Families M/M Christopher Rinaldi

Walter & Mabel Earley,

John Mack Rine M/M Steven Rine

Martha, Joseph V,

Joseph F. Romanski,

Charles & Mary Piatt, Michael Piatt M/M Carl Romanski

Carl Schmidt Betty Schmidt

Harold Stump, Knauer Families,

Stump Families David Stump

Harold Stump, M/M George Knauer,

M/M David Stump, Ed Knauer,

Rev. Fr. Charles McDermott Joan Stump

John Sweetra, Cassie Gaughan,

Patrick Gaughan, Mercy Sweetra Mary Sweetra

Edwin & Frances Taylor,

Samuel & Agnes Fetter,

Margaret & Samuel Fetter,

Dr. Howard Hughes, Jean Krum,

Helen Earnest M/M Peter Taylor

Mark Todd, Phillip Todd M/M Alan Todd

William Ward, Donald Ward,

Rose Seiler, Elmer & Betty Reinaker,

Tony Randello, Paul Gardner,

Buck Graneberg,

Frank & Theresa Mazol M/M Jerome Ward

Albert & Ellamae Wargo,

Edward & Josephine Wargo Families,

Henry & Frances Frey Families

Special Intention Mary, Alberta& Theresa

Robert H. Welliver Alice Welliver

Edward Kazar, James Wilver

Mildred Wilver, Debbie Wilver M/M Pete Wilver

Martin Bortz, Doris Wolf,

Christopher Wolf M/M David Wolf

Deceased Zenyuh & Shields Families M/M Paul Zenyuh

Easter Flower Memorials

EASTER SUNDAY

This Week In Our Parish SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Easter Sunday MONDAY, APRIL 13 Monday within the Octave of Easter TUESDAY, APRIL 14 Tuesday within the Octave of Easter WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 Wednesday within the Octave of Easter THURSDAY, APRIL 16 Thursday within the Octave of Easter FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Friday within the Octave of Easter SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Saturday within the Octave of Easter SUNDAY, APRIL 19 Divine Mercy Sunday

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3. At this time, we will be communicating most regularly through our parish Facebook page (@SJDanville). You can FOLLOW us to receive our regular updates. Also, you can go to our parish YouTube page (St. Joseph Church, Danville, PA --https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYRgR5C3jawaU2DjJQxX1kQ) to view recorded Masses and other offerings. Sunday and weekday Masses will be posted there by 10 am at the latest each day. Our parish website (www.stjosephdanville.org) will also be kept up-to-date with information. 4. Please note, per the diocesan directives, palms were blessed at Mass last weekend. When the situation improves, they will be made available for everyone. 5. An update on our Diocesan Annual Campaign. As you may know, our parish assessment this year is $106,484. So far, as of last week, we have pledges and cash received amounting to $ $72,620.19. This means we are over 68% of the way to our goal! Thank you very much for your continued generosity and support – I truly appreciate it all!! 6. The Second Sunday of Easter is also known as Divine Mercy Sunday – celebrating the unfathomable riches of God’s infinite mercy towards us. That day, Eucharistic Adoration will take place in the school vestibule (the front of the school) from 12 to 4 pm. You are asked to remain in your cars to keep physical distancing while adoring the Blessed Sacrament. A special pre-recorded Holy Hour will be available on our parish YouTube page for you to play in your car during your time of Eucharistic Adoration if you like. Our parish Wi-Fi works in the parking lot (I checked) so you don’t have to use data. The login is ‘SJC’ and the password is ‘danville’. Since the parking lot is very small, and can only accommodate so many cars, perhaps those interested in participating could spread out their time of visits. 7. A special thank you for your prayers, your notes of encouragement and support, your goodies, and your thoughtfulness. I am blessed to serve this parish family.

God bless your week – Fr. Marcoe

DIOCESAN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN The 2020 Diocesan Annual Campaign is underway. Our goal for this year is $106,484.00. Any donations collected that exceed our goal come back to the parish. Thank you for your generosity!

REFLECTION FOR OUR 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION OF ST. JOSEPH CHURCH “Everything that will happen until the end of the world will be no more than an extension and unfolding of what happened on the day when the battered body of the Crucified Lord was raised by the power of the Spirit and became in turn the wellspring of the Spirit for all humanity. Christians know that there is no need to wait for another time of salvation, since, however long the world may last, they are already living in the last times. . . Keeping Sunday holy is the important witness which they are called to bear, so that every stage of human history will be upheld by hope.” (Dies Domini 75)

WERE YOU MARRIED IN 1970? In honor of your 50

th Wedding Anniversary, there will be a special Mass and

reception on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Good Shepherd Parish in Camp Hill. Bishop Ronald W. Gainer will be the celebrant. To receive an invitation, please contact your parish office.

DANVILLE FOOD BANK had a successful give-away on Saturday, giving out food to over 350 families (just under 1000 fed). The next give-away is being planned for May 9th, 10-1:00. They are currently accepting donations of non-perishable food items to take care of crisis calls between now and then, but are seeking cash donations (to purchase grocery gift cards) to augment whatever they are able to get from the state food bank. Donations can be dropped off in the entryway at Shiloh UCC (512 Bloom Street ) between 8-5:00. Financial donations should be made out to Danville Food Bank and brought in or mailed to Shiloh.

Easter Sunday

1. He is risen! He is risen indeed! A very happy and blessed Easter Sunday to you and all your loved ones. May the joy of Jesus, who once was dead, but who now lives for ever, be in your hearts for the 50 days of this joyful season and beyond!

2. An Easter Prayer to the Risen Christ by St. Ephrem the Syrian (born 306 AD): O Jesus, King, receive my prayer, and consider my supplication as a pledge to You. For you, O living King, have gone forth and gone up out of Hell, as Conqueror. Woe to those who have rejected you; For, to evil spirits and demons, you are sorrow, to Satan and to Death, you are pain, To Sin and Hell, you are mourning. Yet, O how joy has come today, for those who are born anew. Therefore, on this great day, we give great glory to You, who died and is now alive, that to all you may give life and resurrection!

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