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SAINT JOHN BOSCO
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH OFFICE CENTER
215 E. COUNTY LINE ROAD
HATBORO, PA 19040
Tel. (215) 672-7280 In emergency, call anytime 24/7.
Faith Formation Office (PREP) Tel. 267-803-0774.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Tel. 215-882-2707.
PARISH STAFF Rev. Gary J. Kramer, Pastor
Rev. Gerald C. Ronan, Parochial Vicar
Rev. James E. McVeigh, Weekend Assistant
Deacon Daniel J. Rouse, Financial Administrator
Mrs. Diane Falchetta, Secretary
Loretta Ceniviva, Secretary
Mrs. Christine Flack, Faith Formation Coordinator
Mrs. Lisa Quaranto, Music Director
Mrs. Janet Shepherd, Bulletin Editor
PARISH CENTER OFFICE HOURS
Mass Cards; Mail/Messages/Documents; Facility
Keys are available only during Office Hours.
Mon. to Thurs.: 9 am to 12 noon; 1 to 4:30 pm;
Eve. 6:30 to 8:00 pm by appt.
Fri.: 9 am to 12 noon; 1 to 4 pm. Sat./Sun.: Closed.
SCHEDULE OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES
SUNDAY Vigil Masses Sat. Eve.:
4:00 pm (English); 7:00 pm (Spanish)
Sun. Morning Masses: 7, 9, & 11 am No afternoon/evening Masses on Sundays.
MON. TO FRI. Confession: 8:15-8:35 am.
Holy Mass: 8:45 am.
SATURDAY Confession: 8:30-8:50 am.
Rosary: 8:30 am; Holy Mass: 9:00 am
Novena: After Mass to Our Lady of the Immaculate
Conception. Confession: 3-3:30 pm; 6 to 6:30 pm.
SACRAMENTS Call Parish Office Center (right) to arrange infant/
child Baptism, Marriage, and Homebound services.
Call Faith Formation Office (right) to arrange
First Confession/Communion and/or Confirmation.
BAPTISM First (Spanish) & Last (English) Sunday
each month after morning Masses. NOVEMBER
Baptisms will be Nov. 22. Before any date is confirmed,
parents must have/obtain:
Parish Registration: (Call SJB Parish Center.)
Parents from elsewhere need written permission from
“home” parish for Baptism at SJB.
Certificate of Eligibility to Serve as Sponsor:
Each Catholic Sponsor (1 required; 2 preferred) must
obtain Certificate of Eligibility from “home” parish.
Parishes generally do not issue certificates to persons
not registered already nor to persons who left the
parish more than 6 months previously.
Letter of Pastor for Christian Witness:
A baptized non-Catholic (1) with Letter of Good
Standing from current Christian pastor may serve as a
Christian Witness. A Catholic not eligible to be a
Catholic Sponsor may not be Christian Witness.
MARRIAGE Engaged couple must meet with parish
priest at least 6 months before date requested. Do not
make financial commitments before confirming
church availability with priest.
ADORATION CHAPEL HOURS Sat.-Sun. Closed. Mon.: after 8:45 am
Mass to 7 pm. Tues. to Fri.: open 8 am to 7 pm.
PRO-LIFE CORNER
Priests for Life (www.priestsforlife.org)
and other religious & pro-life groups
are sponsoring Week of Prayer & Fasting to
End the Evils of Abortion and Planned
Parenthood, Aug. 22-29, 2015. Prayers posted at
www.PrayerCampaign.org include intentions of:
repentance for our nation,
an end to the killing of children and selling of
body parts,
healing for those wounded by abortion,
conversion of abortionists, and
strength and perseverance for pro-life activists.
Repentance Prayer Fasting
(www.priestsforlife.org).
Prayer is the pro-life effort’s foundation.
Prayer, well-prayed, leads to action.
Believers often say the first response to abortion should
be prayer. Not so. It should be repentance, because
when innocent blood is shed on the land, all in the land
must answer for it. Repentance leads us to intense,
sustained prayer & fasting.
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Sunday, August 23, 2015
PIANO RECITAL
At my friends’ prodding, I am writing this story. My name is Mildred
Honor. I am a former elementary school music teacher from Des
Moines, Iowa. I always supplemented my income by teaching piano lessons – something
I have done for over 30 years. During those years I found that children have many levels
of musical ability. Though I never had the pleasure of having a prodigy, I taught some
very talented students. However, I also had my share of what I call musically challenged pupils - one such being
Robby. Robby was 11 yrs. old when his mother, a single mom, dropped him off for his first piano lesson.
I prefer that students (especially boys) begin at an earlier age, which I explained to Robby. But Robby said that it
had always been his mother’s dream to hear him play the piano, so I took him as a student. At the end of each
weekly lesson he would always say, “My Mom’s going to hear me play someday!” But to me it
seemed hopeless; he just did not have any inborn ability. I only knew his mother from a distance as
she dropped Robby off or waited in her aged car to pick him up. She always waved and smiled, but
never dropped in.
Then one day Robby stopped coming for lessons. I thought about calling him, but assumed that because of his
lack of ability he had decided to pursue something else. I was also glad that he had stopped coming, he was a bad
advertisement for my teaching! Several weeks later I mailed a flyer for a recital to students’ homes. To my
surprise, Robby (who had received a flyer) asked me if he could be in the recital. I told him that the recital was
for current pupils and that because he had dropped out, he really did not qualify. He told me that his mother had
been sick and unable to take him to his piano lessons, but that he had been practicing. “Please, Miss Honor, I’ve
just got to play,” he insisted. I don’t know what led me to allow him to play in the recital – perhaps it was his
insistence or maybe something inside of me saying that it would be all right. The night of the recital came. The
high school gymnasium was packed with parents, relatives and friends. I put Robby last in the program, just
before I was to come up, thank all the students, and play a finishing piece. I thought that any damage he might do
would come at the end of the program, and I could always salvage his poor performance
through my curtain closer.
Well, the recital went off without a hitch. Students had been practicing, and it showed.
Then Robby came up on stage. His clothes were wrinkled. His hair looked as though he
had run an egg beater through it. Why wasn’t he dressed up like the other students? I
thought, “Why didn’t his mother at least make him comb his hair for this special night?”
Robby pulled out the piano bench, and I was surprised when he announced that he had
chosen to play Mozart’s Concerto No. 21 in C Major. I was not prepared for
what I heard next. His fingers were light on the keys; they even danced nimbly on the ivories. He
went from pianissimo to fortissimo, from allegro to virtuoso; the suspended chords that Mozart
demands were magnificent. Never had I heard Mozart played so well by anyone his age. After six
and a half minutes he ended in a grand crescendo, and everyone was on their feet in wild applause!
Overcome and in tears, I ran up on stage and put my arms
around Robby in joy. I said to him, “I have never heard you play like that
Robby, how did you do it?” Through the microphone Robby explained:
“Well, Miss Honor, remember I told you that my Mom was sick? Well, she
actually had cancer and passed away this morning. And well, she was born
deaf, so tonight was the first time she had ever heard me play, and I wanted
to make it special!” There wasn’t a dry eye in the house that evening as
people from Social Services led Robby from stage to be placed into foster care, and I noticed that even their eyes
were read and puffy. I thought to myself then how much richer my life had been for taking Robby as my pupil.
No, I have never had a prodigy, but that night I became a prodigy…of Robby. He was teacher and I pupil for he
had taught me the meaning of perseverance and love and believing in yourself, and maybe even taking a chance
on someone and you didn’t know why Thank you for reading this. May God Bless you today, tomorrow and
always.
If God didn’t have a purpose for us, we wouldn’t be here!
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Please submit items for Bulletin issue dates (left)
by 12 noon on submission dates (right):
Sept. 13…………………………….Mon., Aug. 24
Sept. 20…………………………….Mon., Aug. 31
Sept. 27......Papal Visit Weekend….Tues., Sept. 8
Please send info./questions to Bulletin Editor at
Parish Ctr. Email [email protected].
ADORATION CHAPEL PRAYER INTENTION CANDLES (6) burn
alongside Blessed Sacrament in chapel this
week for: Beck Family, Joe Campbell,
Eleanor M. Clark. James McHugh, Success of Papal
Visit to Phila., Thanksgiving for Favor Received.
Just send your name with intention & offering to
ADORATION CANDLE c/o Parish Ctr. Name one
Person, Couple, Family, or Group per request. Candles
for living or dec’d. Offering: $ 15.
Phil Adamo, Jr.
Patricia Ambrose
Rosemary Anthony
Joseph Antonucci
Edward Bauman
Melissa Bauman
Patricia Bauman
Elizabeth Beck
William J. Brady
Joseph Campbell
Linda Cunningham
Skip Cunningham
Ellen Dardis
Patricia DiBianca
Doris Duncheskie
Alice M. Edwards
Sister Mary Ellen
Carol Gallagher
Mary Ann Graham
Siena Healy
John F. Keebler
Tim Keebler
Dr. Raymond Kent
Bud Kudziera
Jim Lynch
Gail Maines
Joan Meade
Anthony Osimo
Joanne Osimo
Joseph Peppelmase
Rolene Rose
Barbara Rotchford
Phil Rothenheber
Deacon Dan Rouse
Maria Sanchez
Lisa Sikova
Karen Smith
Shari Toohey
Brett Vivian
Frank Waltrich
Jim Wyatt
Jeffrey Peter Zangara
HOW WE LIST:
We list sick persons for one
month at their own or a
family member’s request.
To place/extend listing, call
Parish during regular hours.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR FAITHFUL DEPARTED ELEANOR M. CLARK
Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let
perpetual light shine upon them. May the
souls of all the Faithful Departed through the
mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND INFIRM.
We welcome into the Church and our Parish:
Alison Mejia Alarcon
Jeronimo Daniel Guevara Coreas
Madelin Sofia Guevara Coreas
Benjamin William Crognale
Jack Vincent Erb
Tara Denise Green
Mara Mairead Hideck
Aidan Gabriel Ramirez Lorenzo Noah Peter Peralta Mendez
Valeria Lazaro Quesada
Raina Bernardine Solot
Sundays Amounts Differences
8/2/15 $ 10,654.00 8/4/14 10,882.00 - 228.00
8/09/15 11,102.00
8/11/14 10,488.00 + 614.00
8/16/2015 14,239.97
8/18/2014 12,535.00 + 1,704.67
* includes E GIVING
Air Conditioning
8/2/15 2,069.00 8/4/14 1,835.00 + 234.00
Capital Improvements
8/09/15 1,869.00 8/11/14 2,374.00 - 505.00
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR CUSTOMARY GENEROSITY!
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
8/24 MON. 8:45 AM Deanna Gorman
8/25 TUES. 8:45 AM Harold J. Stinson
8/26 WED. 8:45 AM Olga Oglesby
8/27 THURS. 8:45 AM Edgar Langdon
8/28 FRI. 8:45 AM Marian D. Antonucci
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015
9:00 AM Daniel Yetman
4:00 PM Thaddeus Grasela
7:00 PM Pro Populo (For the People)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2015
7:00 AM Marie Baumer
9:00 AM Dorothy Petrillo
11:00 AM Gino Francescangeli
Today’s Second Collection is our
annual offering for the
Catholic University of America,
our national Catholic university. .
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meets every Wed. 7 pm in Parish Ctr.
Library. New members always
welcome. Free. No experience
needed. Info. Donna 215-350-0542.
We welcome donations of china teacups and
saucers (no mugs), and used candles. We’ll work
our magic and turn them into items for Fall Festival
and Christmas Bazaar.
FOOTBALL MANIA
AT BOSCO.
Ready for some football? Join us!
TICKET PRICE only $20.00
for entire 17 week sweepstakes of the
NFL Season. Info. or to purchase tickets:
Joe Greco 215-672-6422; John Sikina 215-669-8159.
Tickets also on-sale before/after weekend Masses
at church entrances.
While most of you are enjoying summer – the SJB Women’s Guild Ladies are thinking
“Christmas”.
That’s right, Christmas! We do need your help however.
If you have any OLD CHRISTMAS CARDS, we
could recycle them into gift tags. If you have
any GIFTS, EMPTY DECORATIVE JARS or
PIE PLATES we can use them, too, at the
Christmas Wonderland Bazaar
& Craft Faire to be in November.
So enjoy your summer, but
keep an eye out
for “signs of the season”, the
Christmas season, – because
they just might pop up anytime.
Senior Club First Meeting 2015-16 Wed., Sept. 23 12 Noon.
TRIP TO RESORTS CASINO,
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
Monday, Sept. 7, 2015.
Pick-up Church Lot: 10:00 am
Depart A.C.: 5:00 pm
Bonus: $ 25 Slot Pay; Cost: $ 25.
Reservations/Info.: Sylvia Q.
Tel. 215-675-8223.
SIGHT & SOUND
DINNER THEATER
Fri. Oct. 9, 2015 Lancaster, PA
Bus leaves SJB 12 noon.
Dinner at Miller’s after show.
Cost: $ 105/person.
Deposit: $ 50 non-refundable.
Just drop money at Parish Ctr.
Info.: Tel. 215-672-7280
JOSEPH!
Bible story for all
ages. In an era of
"eye for eye &
tooth for tooth"
justice, Joseph
prefigures Jesus’
forgiveness and
integrity. Story
energizes faith
ST. VINCENT de PAUL
CONFERENCE
FOOD CUPBOARD – August needs: coffee, tea,
peanut butter, jelly, pancake
mix and syrup, cereal,
canned fruit, juices, laundry
detergent, liquid dish soap
and personal grooming items, e.g.
shampoo, bath soap and toothpaste.
To drop off groceries, just ring back door bell at
Parish Ctr. during Office Hours on today’s cover,
When staff “buzz you in” please place groceries
inside door. Please be patient. Staff may be on the
phone when you “buzz” them.
Need food or other material assistance for yourself
or your family? Need info. Call St. Vincent de Paul
at SJB, Tel. 215-882-2707.
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Coordinator: Mrs. Chris Flack, Tel. 267-803-0774
Most Rev. Michael J. Fitzgerald, Auxiliary
Bishop, will administer Confirmation here
within 4 pm Mass. Monday, Nov. 9, 2015.
First Communion 2016 will be April 30, 2016.
(This date is a little earlier than usual to avoid
conflict with Mother’s Day weekend.)
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SJB wishes to bring this
activity from Alexander
House to our parish in
2016. Date Night is a gift to help couples enrich
and support Catholic Marriages.
Attendees rediscover God’s plan for marriage
and gain practical tools to treat their marriage as
a daily sacrament, building a stronger, more joy-
filled marriage.
Date Nights would be once a month for 6
months beginning in January.
Date Nights help enrich marriages and promote
growth in love and faith of the couple together.
FIRST WOMEN’S
GUILD GATHERING 2015-16
Sun., Oct. 4 right after our
9 AM Mass, Author Kate
Hoctor Bieler (book left)
will speak about her book.
We’re all about bringing
everyone together.
Hope to see you there!
Queen of Angels
Regional Catholic School
401 N Easton Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-659-6393
We eagerly anticipate the start of another
great year at Queen of Angels! School
opens Sept, 1. Register today for grades
PreK3-8. Full- and Half-day PreK3 and
PreK4 programs. We offer Before Care
& After Care daily 7:00AM to 6:00PM. For more
info. about our school or to make appointment to
register, please call Sister Margaret Rose Adams,
principal, 215-659-6393. In the meantime, check out a
virtual tour at www.qoaschool.org.
SJB CHOIR 2015-16
New season begins with practice Thurs., Sept.10
7:30 PM in church.
NEW MEMBERS
ALWAYS WELCOME!
Love to sing? Consider singing with us.
" He who sings, prays twice".
Please contact Lisa Quaranto at
For preliminary planning, it would help us
to get a feel for the number of couples who
would be interested in attending. Please
complete this form and drop in any
Collection Basket to let us know if you
would be interested. Info.: Contact John/Janet, Tel.
215-672-7280. More details will follow in future
Bulletins.
YES! We would be interested in attending
DATE NIGHTS at SJB in 2016.
Names: ____________________________
Phone: ______________________
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30 pounds of Pennies = $ 50.
BRING PENNIES TO FESTIVAL! Help us fill
the jars with pennies. All pennies donated
benefit SJB’s Bereavement Group a
volunteer ministry to newly bereaved members of our
Parish Family. Adult volunteers with good listening
skills, life experience, and genuine care support
families & individuals facing the death of a loved one.
Info.? Janet, Tel. 215-718-7841
DO YOU HAVE OUR FESTIVAL PRIZES??
Have gifts & items you can’t use? Identify and
Donate to “FESTIVAL”. Just drop at Parish Center
or Church Usher’s Rm. We transform them into
Gift Baskets & Door Prizes. Also need small baby
food jars for crafts. Info. Tel. 215-718-7841
2015 “Tons of Fun” Fall Festival Sept. 9 (Wed.) Sept. 10 (Thurs.) Sept. 11 (Fri.), Sept. 12 (Sat.)
Only 17days until the annual St. John Bosco Fall Festival.
BOSCO SWEET SHOPPE
NEEDS BAKED GOODS Please fill out form below.
Questions? Contact Jean
[email protected] or call 215-
674-9821.
Yes. I can bake for Festival!
Name:___________________ Phone: __________
Please place in collection basket or return to
Parish Center c/o Jean, Fall Festival Sweet Shoppe.
AD BOOKLET
LET OUR FESTIVAL
WORK FOR YOU.
Advertise your business in our Ad Book.
Reach thousands of our readers --
and your potential customers!
_____ Full Page $ 100.00
_____ Half Page $ 75.00
_____ Quarter Page $ 50.00
_____ Business Card $ 25.00
Contact Joe Greco 215.672.6422;
John Sikina 215.669.8159 for program ad form.
ATTIC TREASURES ROOM
welcomes your unwanted “treasures”.
Donations needed!
Collection Boxes now outside
the Cafeteria behind Parish Center.
Info.? Laurie,
215-494-6504.
YES! We welcome
USED BOOKS.
ATTENTION, VENDORS!
For the first time we invite
you to join us at our “Tons of
Fun” Fall Festival. Bosco
Gym spaces for all 4 nights
of Festival Sept. 9 to 12. $125/space incl. table &
2 chairs.
Contact John, 215-669-8159 for exhibit application!
First come – first serve.
WHEELBARROW OF CHEER Raffle Prize.
BOTTLES ARE NEEDED.
Please drop off donations to Parish
Center during Office Hours on
cover. Or: Call Joe, 215-672-6422
or John, 215-669-8159. Thanks!! BINGO open EVERY night
of Festival in Gym!
Between WED. Sept. 9 and SAT. Sept. 12.
YES. I WANT TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY.
Festival Success truly depends upon volunteers in
many areas. Whatever time and/or skills you
have are needed. Complete form below; drop in
Collection Basket; or sign up on-line at website
www.sjbhatboro.org . You’re needed!
Name: ____________ Tel. ___________
SPECIAL RECIPES Potato Leek Soup From the family of
Seminarian Jeremy Leidich
Ingredients:
6 T Butter, 2 Cups sliced leeks
2 Cups cold water
4 medium potatoes diced
½ cup sliced celery, ½ cup carrots
¼ cup onion
Several chicken broth cubes
2 cups milk
Paprika, Parsley, salt, pepper to taste
Directions:
MELT butter, WILT leeks in butter and COOK until
white, not brown. ADD water, potatoes, celery,
carrots, onions & cook for about 20 minutes.
ADD 2 chicken bouillon cubes and milk. Let SIMMER.
ADD salt, pepper, parsley to taste. SPRINKLE with
paprika with serving. ENJOY!
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FUN QUESTION at family mealtime:
If you were asked to design a brand new place for
people to worship God…a place unlike anything
you’ve seen…how would you design it?
Be as specific as you can. Source: THE MEAL BOX, Loyola Press.
FESTIVAL BISTRO
NEEDS THESE SOUPS
Corn Chowder, Pumpkin and / or
Potato Soups for the BOSCO BISTRO
at “Tons of Fun” Fall Festival in
Sept.. Please contact Michelle, Tel. 215-672-0514 or
fill out form below. Just drop in any Sun. Collection.
Yes! I can make soup for the Festival.
Name: _________________
Phone: ____________ Check Kind(s) of soup:
___Corn Chowder; ___Pumpkin ___Potato
BEFORE & AFTER all weekend Masses.
PROGRESSIVE 50/50 RAFFLE TICKET 1 for $ 5; 7 for $ 25.
Average winner over last decade
has been worth nearly $ 4,000.
MYSTERY ENVELOPE. $ 1. ea. Great gifts!!
Each envelope contains a prize worth at least $ 1.
towards a particular item at the Festival.
CHANCES $ 1. ea.; 6 for $ 5. Restaurant gift certificates, Wheelbarrow of
Cheer, Rounds of Golf & Batch ($100 worth) of
PA Lottery Rub-offs.
Rub Off Tickets ($ 100 value).
All Details, Info. & Registration:
www.WorldMeeting2015.org
Two very famous characters will be
at our Festival Thurs., 9/10, 6-8
PM; Sat. 9/12, 5-7 PM.
“No names. Think funny ears &
cheese cravings!!!
ALWAYS POPULAR, MONEY SAVIVNG
Wrist Band Vouchers $ 20.00 per person.
If purchased in advance, they are
good for rides on ANY FESTVAL
NIGHT. Info. John 215-669-8159.
FALL FESTIVAL GIVING TREE, tiny
and white, stands inside church entrance
near Adoration Chapel. Tree tags name
items which can be donated and defray
costs of essential supplies for the
Festival. Can you pause and take a tag?
Then, return the item named, e.g., bottled water,
soda, napkins, plates, cups, condiments,
supermarket gift cards. Please place all items
under tree before Sept. 9 Festival start date.
MINI VINNIE
Pizza Party!
Wed ., Oct. 7 6 PM for Gr. 6-12. FREE.
Need Community Service? Like to make new friends?
To name a few services we do: help the less fortunate,
homebound seniors, Christmas outreach to the needy
and hungry Questions? Info.:
Sandi Messina, 267-247-2525.
Watch this Bulletin space
for more details.
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World Meeting of Families SEPT. 22-27, 2015
“Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive."
WMOF
Chats
Join
weekly
online Twitter
discussion! New
details shared each
Chat. Go to http://
twitter.com; then
follow
hashtag @wmf2015.
P R E S S R E L E A S E August 7, 2015 Phila. WMOF 2015 Announces:
Pope Francis Will Use
The Gettysburg Lectern
for Historic Address at
Independence Hall, Sat., Sept. 26
Through the graciousness of The Abraham
Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Phila.,
the Holy Father will deliver his historic address at
Independence Hall (Sat., Sept. 26) using the same
lectern (left) from which President Lincoln (right) delivered his Gettysburg Address (Nov. 19, 1863) one of the
most famous speeches in American history. President Lincoln spoke just 272 words in dedicating part of the
Gettysburg battlefield as the first National Soldiers Cemetery. The lectern, part of the J. Howard Wert
Collection, is on long-term loan from a private collector. The Battle of Gettysburg occurred July 1-3, 1863,
around the small town of Gettysburg, PA. Although it began as a small skirmish, more than 160,000
Americans became involved in the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, which effectively decided the Union’s
fate. When President Lincoln visited Gettysburg four months later, he offered just a two minute oration, which
closed with the immortal words that
“this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom --
and that government of the people, by the people, for the people,
shall not perish from the earth.”
Today, The Gettysburg Address remains one of the most quoted and well-
known speeches in American history. “We are both honored and grateful
for the generosity of the Abraham Lincoln Foundation in offering the
Holy Father the opportunity to speak from The Gettysburg Lectern at
Independence Hall,” said Robert J. Ciaruffoli, President of the WMOF.
“Its simple beauty and humble role in one of American history’s most
important moments reflect, in many ways, Pope Francis’ own worldview.
To have this man of faith who speaks for peace, love and religious freedom
around the world, use President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Lectern to address all
those who will come to see him in Phila., will be a deeply moving moment
for all.”
The Gettysburg Lectern is on display at the Sir John Templeton Heritage Center of The Union League of Phi-
la., which is open to the public. However, the lectern will only be on display through August, as it will then be
specially prepared by historic conservators for use by the Holy Father.
WMOF & IBM announce "Go Philadelphia!”, a new
mobile app to provide info. about regional cultural
institutions and family-friendly events from Sept. 18-
29. The app curates and displays events/attractions on an
interactive online map. Gives instant access to detailed
info. about institutions, exhibits, events, attractions,
translation services, frequently asked questions, schedules,
maps, and more. Creates customized family schedules and
saves to Favorites. Real-time translation and captioning in
8 languages during portions of Papal Mass, Sun., Sept. 27.
The free app can be downloaded for Android devices and
Apple devices.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING
FAMILIES AND THEIR INTENTIONS.
Mr. Miguel Pagan & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Renard Plummer
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Kucher & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Whelan & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Klohoker & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kozlowski & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Folweiler & Family
Ms. Mary Ann Bush & Family
MR. & Mrs. Robert Gutekunst & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Dominic Ezzo & Family
Mrs. Jean Jastrzebski & Family
Ms. Dawn Amoratis & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Adam & Family
Mr. & Mrs. William Costello & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin O’Leary & Family
Mr. & Mrs. William Bollendorf & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Juan Gomez & Family
MR. & Mrs. William Emsley & Family
Mary Carotenuto & Family
Mr. & Mrs. John Cornely & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Schnell & Family
Mrs. Dolores Lorenc & Family
Brian Skitsko & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Carter & Family
Ms. Ann Michelle Cyphers & Family
Ms. Connie Mc Cann & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Perri & Family
Mr & Mrs. Mark Loschiavo & Family
Mrs. Katherine Serwo & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Jose Gonzales & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Modica & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick L. Stasio & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Williams & Family
Mr. Angelo Ramunno & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Stahl & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Innamorato & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Waugh & Family
Ms. Patricia Leen & Family
Mrs. Muriel Sismore & Family
Mrs. Kathleen Van Osten & Family
Ms. Marianne Galvin & Family
Mr. William Bulman & Family
Mr. & Mrs. John Gehan & Family
Mr.& Mrs. Charles Halpin Jr. & Family
Mrs. Elvira Sciarra & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Bardsley & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Bright & Family
Mrs. Joyce Mc Carthy & Family
Mr. Frank Sykes & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Rios & Family
Mrs. Roseann Weber & Family
Mr & Mrs. William Rose & Family
Mr. & Mrs William Weed & Family
Mr. & Mrs. David Hartley & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Sykes & Family
Mr. & Mrs. James Collier & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mc Gowan & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Mc Donnell & Family
Mrs. Karyn Helman & Family
World Meeting of Families SEPT. 22-27, 2015 “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive."
Our parish is a Spiritual Family of Families. We publish a partial list of parish
households each week during this “Year of the Family”. Each household -- a
“domestic church” -- is the basic unit of our parish community of faith.
Our good neighbor Burpee Seed & Garden Company, 300
Park Ave., Warminster is across from the Train Station and
will open its parking lot to Papal Visit Train Riders. Walk to
station is about 2 city blocks. People who park at Burpee need
to cross the tracks at the designated spot to get to the station.
WMOF Film Festival Announced Tues. to Fri., Sept. 22-25. Curated by Greater Phila. Film
Office and Beneficial Bank are supporting a WMOF Film Festival at The Kimmel Center for the
Performing Arts, adding to the many cultural and family-friendly events being planned across the
Philadelphia region for the week of fthe World Meeting of Families Conference & Papal Visit.
Amazon Smile (Amazon Smile.jpg) Every time you shop
Amazon.com you can donate to the WMOF. It’s easy – just visit
smile.amazon.com & choose World Meeting of Families 2015
as your charity of choice. You can shop for all favorite Amazon
items and a portion of purchase goes to WMOF. WMOF
Online Store has accessories, gifts and clothing, etc. Proceeds benefit WMOF PHILA.
Put on your sneakers!
The SJB Parish Community is
WALKING HALFWAY ACROSS THE WORLD
TO BETHLEHEM BEFORE CHRISTMAS and
we need your help. Beginning Sun., Sept. 6,
our Parish Community is embarking on a
new journey. We will begin the
WALK TO BETHLEHEM PROGRAM, which is
designed to encourage our Parish to become
more physically active while also fostering
spiritual growth.
Weekly “walking reflections” will be
provided so that you may ponder as you
walk.
Keep track of your miles.
Submit them weekly so we can record
how far our Parish Community has
walked together.
Please fill out the registration form & drop in
any collection basket or at the Parish Center.
Yes! I will participate in the
Walk to Bethlehem program.
Name: ___________________________
Email: ________________________
Phone: ________________________
You can also email registration to
10 118 SJBosco
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Why do Catholics do that? Are you a non-Catholic interested
in learning more about the Catholic
Church? Perhaps you’ve been
thinking of becoming a member of
St. John Bosco or perhaps you are
just curious about what Catholics believe.
Please join us for coffee Sun., Aug. 30, 10:00 AM
for short question-and-answer session. We’ll meet
in the Faith Formation office. All are welcome. If
you’d like more information, call Chris Flack, Tel.
267-803-0774 or email [email protected]
Adult Confirmation Are you or someone you know an
adult or older teen who was never
Confirmed? You are not alone! We
will have classes beginning this Fall
to prepare older teens and adults for
Confirmation in the Spring. We would like to have
both a teen class and an adult class depending upon
interest. For more info. please contact Chris Flack at
Faith Formation office Tel. 267-803-0774; or email
Parish Religious Education Program Registrations for Fall PREP 2015 are now due.
Classes are Tuesdays: 4:15-5:30 pm or 6:45-8:00 pm.
If you’re child is entering 1st grade this September,
s/he needs to begin classes this Fall.
All families should register in advance of start dates.
Start date for Levels 1-5: Tues., Sept. 29
Start date for Level 6: Tues., Sept. 8
Register during Office Hours of the PREP office in Parish Center
or print registration forms from our parish website www.saintjohnbosco.org.
Just mail them to Parish Center or drop them in a Sunday Collection basket.
Families with a new student in PREP this yearmust register in person at
the PREP OFFICE. Please bring copy of his/her Baptism Certificate.
TUITION remains the same this year as last year,
1 child: $ 225, 2 children: $ 290, 3 or more children: $ 340).
$ 100 Deposit due at registration; Full Payment due before start of classes.
CHURCH BULLETIN CONTEST!
Get a Parish Bulletin from a church where
you visit. When you get home, drop your
Bulletin at Parish Center Office with your
name, telephone # & email address! In Sept., a prize
will go to family with Bulletin from the farthest point!
No registrations
accepted on the
first night of
class. This is
disruptive to
Students and
Catechists alike.
