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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

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. Doris Duncheskie, CRN, Parish Nurse

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

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. Mass Cards; Mail/Messages/Documents; Facility Keys

are available only during Office Hours.

SACRAMENTS (CONT.)

Letter of Pastor for Christian Witness:

One baptized non-Catholic with Letter of Good

Standing from current Christian pastor may serve as a

Christian Witness at Baptism. Catholic not eligible to

be 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 without first confirming

church availability with priest.

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; 6-6:30 pm.

No 6 pm confessions July 25. They resume Aug. 1.

ADORATION CHAPEL Hours

Mon.: open after 8:45 am Mass to 7 pm.

Tues. to Fri.: open 8 am to 7 pm.

Sat.-Sun. Closed. Access A “key slide”

allows entry to chapel area during open

hours even if main church door is locked. Key Slide is available with proper identification and a

small security deposit at the Parish Center Office.

SACRAMENTS Call Parish Center Tel. (215) 672-7280 to arrange

infant/child Baptism, Marriage, and services for

Homebound persons. Call Parish Faith Formation

Office Tel. 267-803-0774 to prepare school-age

Children, Teens, or Adults for sacraments of First

Confession/Communion and/or Confirmation.

BAPTISM First (Spanish) & Last (English) Sunday

each month ** after morning Masses. Before date

can be confirmed, parents must have/obtain:

Registration in SJB Parish: If family is from

another parish, parents need written permission from

that “home” parish for Baptism to take place 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. Take note!

Due to scheduling conflict NOVEMBER Baptisms will be

Nov. 22.

POPE CRASHES SEPTA SITE, p. 6

JOSEPH!

Classic Bible

story appeals to all

ages. In an era of "eye

for eye & tooth for

tooth" justice, Joseph

prefigures Jesus’ for-

giveness and integrity,

Timeless story leaves

guests energized and

renewed in faith to

dream big for God's

glory!

Professional adult/child actors, dozens of live animals, amazing dream

sequences, + 20 original songs.

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Sunday, July 26, 2015

A TOUCHING STORY

I was walking around the Target store, when I saw a cashier hand this little boy

some money back. The boy couldn’t have been more than 5 or 6 years old.

The cashier said, “I’m sorry, but you don’t have enough money to buy this doll!”

Then the little boy turned to the old woman next to him: “Granny, are you sure I don’t have enough

money?” The old lady replied: “You know that you don’t have enough money to buy this doll, my

dear.”

Then she asked him to stay there for just 5 minutes while she went to look around. She left quickly.

The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand. Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished

to give this doll to.

“It’s the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much for Christmas. She was sure that Santa Claus would

bring it to her.”

I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus would bring it to her after all, and not to

worry.

But he replied to me sadly. “No, Santa Claus can’t bring it to her where she is now.

I have to give the doll to my Mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she

goes there.”

His eyes were so sad while saying this. “My sister has gone to be with God. Daddy

says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought she could take the

doll with her to give it to my sister.”

My heart nearly stopped.

The little boy looked up at me and said: “I told Daddy to tell Mommy not to go yet. I need

her to wait until I come back from the mall.”

Then he showed me a very nice photo of himself. He was laughing. He then told me: “I

want Mommy to take my picture with her so she won’t forget me.”

“I love my Mommy and I wish she didn’t have to leave me, but Daddy says that she has to

go to be with my little sister.”

Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly.

I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy, “Suppose we check again just in case you do have enough

money for the doll!”

“Ok,” he said. “I hope I do have enough.” I added some of my money to his without him seeing and we started to

count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money.

The little boy said: “Thank you God for giving me enough money!”

Then he looked at me and added, “I asked last night before I went to sleep for God to make

sure I had enough money to buy this doll, so that Mommy could give it to my sister. He

heard me!”

“I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my

Mommy, but I didn’t dare to ask God for too much. But He

gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose.”

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR FAITHFUL DEPARTED James F. Ronan, Jr. 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. James, age 73,

Lafayette Hill, PA died peacefully on 7/20/15 in

hospice after a long illness. He is survived by our

Fr. Ronan (brother), Margaret M. (John) Smith

(sister), Jennifer (James) Lucas (daughter) and grand-

children Kevin and Sean Lucas.

Please submit items for Bulletin issue dates (left)

by 12 noon on submission dates (right):

Aug. 16………………………….....Mon., July 27

Aug. 23………………………….....Mon., Aug 3

Aug. 30…………………………….Mon., Aug 10

Please send info./questions to Bulletin Editor at

Parish Ctr. Email Bulletined@saintjohnbosco.org.

ADORATION CHAPEL PRAYER INTENTION CANDLES (6) burn

alongside Blessed Sacrament in chapel this

week for: Bob Lawler; Edward McElwee,

Jr.; Clare Kenny; James F. Ronan, Jr.; Souls in

Purgatory; Success of World Mtg. of Families.

Just send your name with intention & offering to

ADORATION CANDLE c/o Parish Ctr. Name one

Person, Couple, Family, or Group per request. Candles

are for living or dec’d. Offering: $ 15

Please Pray

for Our Sick & Infirm

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

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

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.

Sundays Amount* Difference

7/19/15 $ 10,278

7/21/14 13,590 - $ 3,312

The weather was perfect last weekend for

daytrips or summer escapes to cooler places.

Please remember our church budget needs

your regular support before or after you go

away for “sun ’n fun” this summer.

This weekend we warmly welcome

Fr. Lenny Delgado as guest

speaker at all Masses

on behalf of

Cross Catholic Outreach.

PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

Tel. 267-803-0774

Faith Formation Coordinator: Mrs. Chris Flack.

Most Rev. Michael J. Fitzgerald, Auxiliary Bishop, will administer Confirmation here

within 4 pm Mass Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. First Communion 2016 will take place April

30, 2016. (This date is a little earlier than usual to

avoid conflict with Mother’s Day weekend.)

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

7/27 MON. 8:45 AM Joan Leidig

7/28 TUES. 8:45 AM Elizabeth Hayes

7/29 WED. 8:45 AM Dorothy Petrillo

7/30 THURS. 8:45 AM Margaret Connolly

7/31 FRI. 8:45 AM Mary Kelly

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015

9:00 AM Margaret Mulligan

4:00 PM James Hoban Family

7:00 PM Pro Populo (For the People)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2015

7:00 AM Paul DiAntonio, Sr.

9:00 AM Leonard Link

11:00 AM Carmine Ciardullo Family

Christian Adolfo Loyo Vargas and Elizabeth Cordero Murillo July 4, 2015.

Rafael Peralta and

Maria Petra Mendez July 11, 2015.

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ST. VINCENT de PAUL

CONFERENCE

FOOD CUPBOARD –

JULY Needs coffee, tea,

peanut butter, jelly, pancake

mix and syrup, cereal, canned

fruit, juices, and personal

grooming items, e.g. soap and

shampoo. During Office Hours on today’s

cover, please ring back door bell. When staff “buzz

you in”, just place items inside door.

Need food or other material assistance for yourself

or your family? Call St. Vincent de Paul at SJB,

Tel. 215-882-2707. Info.? Please call same number.

seeks 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.

Parish Craft Club meets every Wed. 7 pm in Parish

Ctr. Library. New members always welcome. No

experience needed. Free. Info. Donna 215-350-0542.

Fall Festival Wrist Band Vouchers on sale now

before ‘n after all weekend Masses!

If purchased in advance, they are

good ANY NIGHT of the Festival.

Voucher $ 20.00 per person.

Questions? John 215-669-8159.

St. Joachim & St. Ann

were grandparents of

Jesus, so they are

Patron Saints of

Grandparents.

Their feast day is

Sun., July 26

“Celebrate Grandparents” at all

St. John Bosco Masses on

7/25 and 7/26. All Grandparents will receive a special

blessing during Masses.

Let all grandparents know how

much they mean to us!

FOOTBALL MANIA

AT BOSCO.

Are you ready for some football?

St. John Bosco Is!

Get in on the game!

Join SJB’s Team! TICKET PRICE only $20.00

for the entire 17 week season.

Contact Joe Greco 215-672-6422 or

John Sikina 215-669-8159.

CRUISE BOAT TOUR Mon., Aug. 3

ITINERARY

8:30 am Pick up at Church Lot:

11:00 am Morning Skyline Cruise

12:30 pm Arrive Resorts

4:30 pm Depart for Winery

5:00 pm Meal at Renault Winery

After meal. Depart for Hatboro.

Bonus Slot Play: $ 15 at Resorts. Cost: $ 65

Info./Reservations- Call Sylvia 215-675-8223

Queen of Angels

Regional Catholic School

First Annual Golf Tournament Fri., Oct. 2, 2015

Limekiln Golf Club, Ambler

Contact: George Hartman at 267-664-2460 or

gjhartman3@gmail.com. For sponsorship and golfer

registration forms visit: www.qoaschool.org

THE FALL FESTIVAL GIVING TREE will be in the

vestibule of church during August. Please stop by and

take a tag. Items needed include bottled water, soda,

napkins, plates, cups, condiments & supermarket

gift cards. Your donations help defray the cost of

supplies for the Fall Festival. Please place your

donated items under the tree before the Fall Festival.

Thank you for your support.

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30 pounds of pennies = $ 50.

BRING PENNIES TO THE FALL FESTIVAL!

Help us fill the jars with pennies. All

pennies donated will benefit St. John

Bosco Bereavement Group which comforts newly

bereaved in our Parish Family. Adult volunteers with

good listening skills, life experience, and genuine care

help families & individuals facing the death of a loved

one. Info.? Janet Tel. 215-718-7841

Prizes for the Festival. Have gifts & items you

really can’t use? Donate to Festival Committee. Just

mark items FALL FESTIVAL & drop at Parish

Center or Church Usher’s Room. We’ll make Gift

Baskets & Door Prizes. Also need small glass baby

food jars for craft projects. Info. Tel. 215-718-7841

2015 “TONS OF FUN” FALL FESTIVAL Sept. 9 (Wed.) 10 (Thurs.) 11 (Fri.), 12 (Sat.)

Only 59 days until the annual St. John Bosco Fall Festival.

BOSCO SWEET SHOPPE Baked goods needed for Fall

Festival. Please fill out form

below and drop in any

collection basket. Questions?

Contact Jean at

jnsmith1@aol.com or call Janet, Tel.215-718-7841 _________________________________________

Yes, I can bake for the Fall Festival!

Name:________________________

Phone: _______________________

Please place in collection basket or return to the

Parish Center c/o Jean, Fall Festival Sweet Shoppe.

WED. TO SAT., September 9 - 12

LET OUR FESTIVAL AD BOOKLET 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.

THE FALL FESTIVAL

ATTIC TREASURES ROOM

is looking for your unwanted

“treasures”. Donations needed!

Collection Boxes will be outside the Cafeteria

(behind the Parish Center) starting in August.

Questions? Contact Laurie 215-494-6504.

VOLUNTEERS are needed for our

ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL to be held

WED. - SAT, Sept. 9 to 12.

Please complete form below and drop

in any Collection Basket or sign up

on the Bosco Website at

www.sjbhatboro.org .

Yes. I can work at the Fall Festival

Name:

________________________________

Phone:

_______________________________

c/o Festival Committee

ATTENTION ALL 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

exhibitor application! First come – first serve.

BOTTLES ARE NEEDED for the

WHEELBARROW OF CHEER for the Fall

Festival. Donations nay be dropped off at

the Parish Center during normal business

hours or contact Joe at 215-672-6422 or

John 215-669-8159. Thanks in advance!.

SPECIAL RECIPES Easy Fudge

From the Sieracki Family

Ingredients:

1 12 oz bag of semi sweet chocolate chips

1. 6 oz bag of peanut butter chips

1 can of sweetened condensed milk

Directions:

COMBINE all ingredients in a microwave safe dish...

8x8 size is good. MICROWAVE on high for 3 minutes.

STIR. ALLOW to harden. Cut and SERVE. ENJOY!

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FUN QUESTION at family mealtime:

Suppose that whenever you talked, it wouldn’t be

your voice that people heard. It would be the

sound of a particular animal. Which animal’s

sound would you choose for your voice? Source: THE MEAL BOX published by Loyola Press.

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

sjbadultfaith@saintjohnbosco.org

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A few minutes later, the elderly lady returned, and I

left with my basket.

I finished my shopping in a totally different state of

mind from when I started.

I couldn’t get the little boy out of my

mind. Then I remembered a local

newspaper article two days before,

which mentioned a drunken man in a

truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and

a little girl.

The little girl died right away and the mother was left

in a critical state. The family had to decide whether

to pull the plug on the life-sustaining machine

because the young woman would not be able to

recover from the coma.

Was this the family of the little boy?

Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I

read in the newspaper that the young woman had

passed away.

I couldn’t stop myself as I bought a bunch of white

roses and I went to the funeral home where the body

of the young woman was for people to see and make

last wishes before her burial.

She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful white

rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy and

the doll placed over her chest.

I left the place, teary eyed, feeling that my life had

been changed forever. The love that the little boy

had for his mother and his sister is still, to this day,

hard to imagine. And in a fraction of a second, a

drunk driver had taken all of this away from him.

As we go to press, we have news that the

Papal Visit Rail Pass, ecommerce site,

crashed in the first minutes on Mon. July 20,

due to unanticipated demand. Wow!

No tickets sold. SEPTA will give 24 hr. notice when they

complete capacity adjustments and begin on-line sales.

SEPTA’s website www.septa.org is operational and will

announce when the ecommerce link is operational.

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Papacy [‘pāpəsē ] noun: papacy plural noun: papacies

the office or authority of pope Definition from Oxford Dictionaries, Oxford University Press.

Ed. Note: We have the Archdiocese of Washington’s permission to use this resource which they authored in 2008. The

Phila. Archdiocese and our parish staff edited/updated it for use here. We hope this Parish Bulletin Papacy series refreshes

your enthusiasm to chat comfortably with family, neighbors, friends, co-workers, even complete strangers, about Pope

Francis and our Roman Catholic Church. Questions or comments? Email Bulletined@saintjohnbosco.org.

14. When did Vatican City become an independent country?

For many hundreds of years the Pope ruled the Papal States, 16,000 square miles of land

across the central section of Italy. The secular Kingdom of Italy in 1870 seized these lands from the Pope and

left him the areas surrounding the Vatican, the Church of the Lateran Basilica in Rome (his Cathedral), and the

Castel Gandolfo villas. These lands became part of Italy in 1871. After this very controversial seizure of the

church’s lands and the pope’s voluntary confinement in the Vatican, the Italian government and Vatican City

settled the dispute in 1929 with the Lateran Treaty by which Vatican City was formally recognized as an

independent country within the surrounding City of Rome, Italy.

15. What is the Magisterium of the Church?

Magister (Latin) means teacher. The Magisterium is the Church’s living, teaching office, responsible to give

an authentic interpretation of God’s Word, whether in Sacred Scripture (written form) or in Tradition (form of

authoritative teachings handed down by Popes, Fathers and Doctors of the Church, Bishops, Councils). The

Magisterium ensures the Church’s fidelity to Apostles’ teaching in matters of faith and morals.

16. What does the term papal infallibility mean? Infallibility is a charism (a special gift of the Holy Spirit

that directly or indirectly benefits the Church).

Infallibility characterizes teaching by the Pope alone as well as together with the Bishops in union with the

Pope. Infallibility is “a certain inability to err in believing or teaching revealed truth.”

When does the Pope teach infallibly? Infallibility is exercised when the Roman Pontiff, in virtue of his office

as Supreme Pastor of the Church, by which he enjoys a special gift of the Holy Spirit, and as Head of the College

of Bishops in union with him and especially when joined together in an Ecumenical Council, proclaims by a

definitive act a doctrine pertaining to faith or morals. Infallibility is also exercised when the Pope and bishops

in their ordinary Magisterium agree in proposing a doctrine as definitive. Every one of the faithful must adhere

to such teaching with obedience of faith.

1. Why do we call the Pope the Bishop of Rome?

Every diocesan bishop, in distinction to an auxiliary bishop and a bishop of a personal prelature, is chief pastor

or local ordinary of a portion of the people of God territorially defined, which is referred to as a diocese. Thus,

the “Bishop of Rome” refers to the diocesan bishop who is the chief pastor or ordinary of the city of Rome as

well as surrounding areas included within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Diocese of Rome. Strictly

speaking, the Pope is Bishop of Rome in that he has all ordinary, proper and immediate power that is required for

exercise of his pastoral function within the territorial limits of the Diocese of Rome. However, the Bishop of

Rome also is Successor of St. Peter, first Bishop of Rome, to whom Jesus uniquely entrusted the Power of the

Keys. The Pope’s title Bishop of Rome is pre-eminent over all other titles of the Pope, e.g. head of the college

of bishops, Vicar of Christ and pastor of the universal Church on earth, because all these additional titles derive

from his authority as Bishop of Rome.

2. What is the Pope’s cathedral church? The Pope’s cathedral is the Basilica of St. John Lateran.

Cathedral derives from the Latin word for chair (cathedra), i.e. the chair from which the diocesan bishop teaches.

Every diocesan bishop has a cathedral, a designated church where the bishop’s chair, sign of episcopal authority, is prominently situated. While most people think of St. Peter’s Basilica as the Pope’s church, it is not his

cathedral. St. John Lateran was the first parish church established in Rome and therefore became the Pope’s cathedral. It is

considered the “Mother Church of all Christian Churches” in the world. It has its own feast day in the church calendar!

CATECHESIS III: The Pope as Bishop

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Throughout the centuries and generations of people, Hispanics have been deeply rooted in the Catholic

tradition. Recognizing the power of faith in living the Gospel, we support Hispanic Catholics in

formation and education in the faith and in continuing the mission of Jesus Christ.

The Phila. Archdiocese Office for Hispanic Catholics accomplishes this through:

Supporting liturgies and services in Spanish at 34 parish locations incl. St. John Bosco, Hatboro.

Supporting and collaborating with the programs offered by the Mobile Catholic Institute,

which promote a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith and develop more effective ways of

proclaiming the Gospel.

Advocating for better pastoral services to the Hispanic community in the Archdiocese.

Collaborating with different offices of the Archdiocese to improve the services offered for the

Hispanic community.

Workshops

Cultural events

Seeking out and encouraging future ministerial personnel for service in our Hispanic community

Helping prepare those interested in ministry through language, cultural programs, etc.

Hispanic Spiritual Preparation for World Meeting of Famililes

and Papal Visit

SAT., AUGUST 29, DAY OF REFLECTION HOLY INNOCENTS CHURCH, PHILA., PA

8:30 am to 2:00 pm Preaching, Family Prayer, Activities Fr. Domingo Rodriguez of Puerto Rico, Guest Preacher

2:00 pm Procession of Hispanic Nations & Parish Banners 2:30 pm Hispanic Heritage Mass Fr. Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. Phila. Vicar of Cultural Ministries, Celebrant

St. John Bosco Church for decades has been a member of the Archdiocesan Ministry to Hispanic

Catholics. We are proud of the Office for Hispanic Catholics which has supported our efforts over many

years to serve Hispanic parishioners with culturally sensitive religious services and resources for both faith

- and community-building. Our ministry at SJB is follows the theme of the World Meeting of Families:

“The Family: Love is our Mission.” All parishioners are welcome to attend the Spanish Heritage Mass.

PAPAL VISIT: SEPTA RAIL transportation information is summarized on bottom of next page.

City Officials warn that long walks of one or two miles or more may await persons visiting Center City on

the Sat./Sun. of the Pope’s Visit. Also, long lines at security entrances may require much patience. If you

don’t have the physical stamina, don’t risk your health. Come watch things on a big screen TV in our

parish cafeteria with fellow parishioners. More details will follow here.

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A través de los siglos, y de las generaciones, los hispanos

han estado profundamente enraizados en la tradición

católica. Por medio del reconocimiento del poder de la fe

a través del Evangelio apoyamos a los católicos hispanos

en su formación y educación, continuando la misión de

Jesucristo. Esto lo logramos de las siguientes maneras:

Apoyando y colaborando con los programas

ofrecidos por el Instituto Católico Móvil, el cual

promueve un entendimiento más profundo de la fe

católica y desarrolla modos más efectivos de proclamar el

Evangelio.

Participando en liturgias y servicios en español en

las 34 parroquias.

Abogando para mejorar los servicios pastorales de la

comunidad hispana en la Arquidiócesis.

Colaborando con las diferentes oficinas de la

Arquidiócesis para mejorar los servicios ofrecidos a la

comunidad hispana.

Talleres

Eventos culturales

Buscando y alentando a los trabajadores en el

ministerio para dar servicio a nuestra comunidad hispana

en el future.

Ayudando a preparar aquellos interesados en el

ministerio a través de programas culturales, lingüísticos,

etc.

Así mismo, en preparación a la Visita del Papa Francisco, el 29

de agosto estaremos realizando la“Celebración de las Fami-

lias Hispanas de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia”. En dicha ocasión, contaremos con un momento de refle-

xión dirigido por el Padre Domingo Rodriguez (Puerto Rico) y la Celebración de la Misa de la Herencia His-

pana. Como pueblo hispano de la Arquidiócesis, queremos vivir un día en familia, celebrando nuestra cultura y

nuestra fe a través de las procesiones de los distintos países de Latinoamérica y las Parroquias que trabajan con

el Ministerio Hispano. Veanse el afiche arriba para mas detalles.

Regional Rail (Train) PASSES for Pope’s Visit on Sept. 26 and 27. All train riders are

required to pre-purchase One Day Passes. No other fares, passes or cash accepted. Purchases not refundable.

A link to the e-commerce site One Day Regional Rail Passes is now at www.septa.org. Each One Day Pass

costs $10 and is valid for one passenger. Up to 10 passes may be purchased in one transaction through the

e-commerce site. Those planning to travel on Sat. and Sun. need to purchase passes for both days. Service will

operate from the outlying stations to Center City from 5:30 a.m. to noon both days. To help alleviate

congestion and enhance safety, SEPTA will have two travel slots, first from 5:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m., second 8:30

a.m.-noon at each station except Cornwells Heights and Croydon. Cornwells Heights will be open during early

slot from 5:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m., and Croydon from 8:30 a.m.-noon. When customers purchase One Day Regional

Rail Passes, they must select outlying station and time slot. The name of the station will be printed on the back

of the pass. It will be valid only for travel from the specified outlying station during the selected time slot, and for

travel from Center City back to that outlying station after the Papal Visit events.

Warminster’s Center City drop-off site is Jefferson, which is also the “pick-up” site on return to Warminster.

Come to the World Meeting of Families Congress!

September 22-25, 2015

Something for everyone: Compelling content for adults; fun faith

formation for young people ages 6 to high school graduate. Daycare is available.

Register at WorldMeeting2015.org

10 118 SJBosco

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING

FAMILIES AND THEIR INTENTIONS. Mr. Joseph Rufino & Family

Mrs. Thomas Myers & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Patterson & Family

Mr. Henry Dardis & Family

Mr. John Younglove & Family

Mr. Harold Becker & Family

Mr. Francis Lang & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Bollenbach & Family

Mr. Richard Balsamo & Family

Mrs. Bonnie Mills & Family

Miss Mary Pero & Family

Mr. Michael Filosa & Family

Mr. William J. Pippel & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Rorer & Family

Mr. Allen Hasara & Family

Bernice Krueger & Family

Mrs. John Morris & Family

Mrs. Florence Martin & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Jarman & Family

Mrs. Carol Shorten & Family

Mr. Ernest Perilli & Family

Mrs. Dieter Niebeisch & Family

Mr. Daniel J. Olejnik & Family

Mr. David Keller & family

Mrs. Anna Hennessy & Family

Mrs. Bernice E. Fleming & Family

Mr. John Sweeney & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Alleva & Family

Mr. & Mrs. James Gavaghan & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Denis Hurley & Family

George Peterman & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Ken Di Mauro & Family

Mr. Denis Pearsall & Family

Mr. Richard Hilburn & Family

Mr. David Boucher & Family

Mr. Ronald Tull & family

Mrs. Carmen Scalfaro & Family

Mr. John Fonash & Family

Mrs. Helen Ahrens & Family

Mr. James Phillips & Family

Mrs. Walter Hertzel & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Mimnaugh Jr. & Family

Mrs. David Thistle & Family

Mr. Joseph Mc Grath & Family

Mrs. Thomas D’Alfonso & Family

Mr. Roland Klusman & Family

Mrs. Frances Harkins & Family

Mrs. Ann Link & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Allard & Family

Mr. James Demetriou & Family

Mr. WilliamE. Watson & family

Mrs. Patricia Gage & Family

Mr. Manuel Cabral & family

Mr. Joseph A. Carbohn & Family

Mr. Robert Jr. Stokes & Family

Mr. James R. Curran & Family

Mrs. Kathleen (Dennis) McCann & Family

Mr. Ronald Brown & Family

Mrs. Frederick Tinsley & Family

Mrs. Ellen Dardis & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rogers & 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.