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SCHEDULE OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES
SUNDAY Sat. Eve. Vigil Masses
ALL 4:00 pm (English); 7:00 pm (Spanish)
SAINTS Sun. Morning Masses: 7, 9, & 11 am No afternoon/evening Masses on Sundays.
MON. Confession: 8:15-8:35 am.
ALL SOULS Holy Mass: 8:45 am; and 7:00 pm.
TUES. TO FRI. Confession: 8:15-8:35 am.
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.
Parishioners unable to attend confessions at regularly
scheduled times may request appt. with priest. ADORATION CHAPEL HOURS
Sat.-Sun. Closed.
Mon.: after 8:45 am Mass to 7 pm.
Tues. to Fri.: 8 am to 7 pm. First Friday
Holy Hour (Spanish): 6 to 7 pm.
SAINT JOHN BOSCO
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
PARISH CENTER OFFICE 215 E. COUNTY LINE ROAD
HATBORO, PA 19040
Tel. (215) 672-7280 In emergency, call anytime 24/7.
Rev. Gary J. Kramer, Pastor
Rev. Gerald C. Ronan, Parochial Vicar
Rev. James E. McVeigh, Weekend Assistant
Deacon Daniel J. Rouse, Financial Administrator
Parish Directory, p.3
PARISH PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
During November we shall say this prayer
together before Sunday Masses.
God our Father, we thank you for
calling men and women to serve in
your Son’s Kingdom as priests,
deacons, religious and consecrated
persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help
us respond generously and
courageously to your call. May our
community of faith support vocations
of sacrificial love in our youth.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus
Christ, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever
and ever. Amen.
© U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
www.heedthecall.org
Today, Nov. 1, our priests are introducing this
initiative and describing how parishioners can
play an active role during November.
Additional information about this new effort
to promote vocations from within parishes to
the priesthood is contained in this Bulletin,
pp. 8-9.
Annual Parish
Mass of Remembrance
Sun., Nov. 1, 11 AM
We pray together today
for all deceased
parishioners and parish
benefactors. We
especially recall by name
those who passed away this past year and
were buried from our parish church.
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Pope Francis announced an extraordinary
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY from Dec. 8, 2015 (Feast of Immaculate Conception)
to Nov. 20, 2016 (Feast of Christ the King).
SIGN-UP TO HOST TRAVELING STATUE Are you available to host the Divine Mercy Statue
in your home for a week?
Just complete and return this form to let us know!
A volunteer will contact you with details.
Family Name:
____________________________
Tel.: __________________ Just drop in
any Collection Basket as soon as possible.
Sunday, November 1, 2015
FEAST OF ALL SOULS
Why do Catholic Christians commemorate the dead during the month of November? The feast of All Souls and
the month of November is a source of consolation for each of us. If our hearts are broken and suffering about the
loss of loved ones, or if we are dealing with unresolved issues about good-byes that were not said, peace that was
not made, gratitude that was not expressed, let us ask the faithful departed to intercede for us and for our own
peace. The consoling doctrine of the Communion of Saints allows us to feel ever close to those who have died and
gives us much hope in moments of despair and sadness.
A theologian Fr. Karl Rahner, S.J. wrote about those who have died: “That’s why our heart is with them now, our
loved ones who have taken leave of us. There is no substitute for them; there are no others who can fill the
vacancy when one of those whom we really love suddenly and unexpectedly departs and is with us no longer. In
true love no one can replace another, for true love loves the other person in that depth where he is uniquely and
irreplaceably himself. And thus, as death has trodden roughly through our lives, every one of the departed has
taken a piece of our hearts with them– and often enough– our whole heart.
The late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin of Chicago wrote a moving, personal testament, The Gift of Peace, that speaks
powerfully about death and life: “Many people have asked me to tell them about heaven and the afterlife. I
sometimes smile at the request because I do not know any more than they do. Yet, when one young man asked if
I looked forward to being united with God and all those who have gone before me, I made a connection to
something I said earlier in this book. The first time I traveled with my mother and sister to my parents’ homeland
of Tonadico di Primiero, in northern Italy, I felt as if I had been there before. After years of looking through my
mother’s photo albums, I knew the mountains, the land, the houses, the people. As soon as we entered the valley,
I said, “My God, I know this place. I am home.” Somehow I think crossing from this life into eternal life will be
similar. I will be home.”
May I suggest that each of you do the following during these days of November. Spend some time reflecting on
those who have been close to you, who have died, and are now with the Lord. Slowly read this scripture passage
— Wisdom 3:1-3:
“But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them.
In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died, and their departure was
thought to be a disaster and their going from us to be their destruction; but they are at peace.”
Job Fair Wed., Nov. 18
10 AM to 3 PM
Hosted by: Representative
Murt and Willow Grove
Chamber at Huntingdon
Valley Country Club,
2295 Country Club Drive,
Huntingdon Valley PA
19006.
The Job Fair is free to job
seekers and features
dozens of employers.
For info. visit
ewillowgrove.com,
call the Chamber at
215-657-2652 or call
Rep. Murt’s office at
215-674-3755.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND IN-
Phil Adamo, Jr.
Patricia Ambrose
Rosemary Anthony
Joseph Antonucci
Paul Barras
Edward Bauman
Melissa Bauman
Elizabeth Beck
William J. Brady
Joseph Campbell
Linda Cunningham
Skip Cunningham
Ellen Dardis
Anthony Durante
Carol Gallagher
Dorothy Garr
Mary Ann Graham
Siena Healy
Debbie Hipple
John F. Keebler
Tim Keebler
Dr. Raymond Kent
Jeannie Jones
Gail Maines
Florence McHugh
Joan Meade
Anthony Osimo
Joanne Osimo
Joseph Peppelmase
Rolene Rose
Maria Sanchez
Catherine Sarsfield
Lisa Sikova
Marie R. Smith
Gerald Sutliff, Jr.
Brett Vivian
Frank Waltrich
Jim Wyatt
HOW WE LIST:
We list sick persons for one
month at their own or family
member’s request. To place/
extend a listing, please call
Parish Center.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR FAITHFUL DEPARTED 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 submit items for Bulletin issue dates (left)
by 12 noon on submission dates (right):
Nov. 22...Sunday before Thanksgiving.Mon., Nov. 2
Nov. 29.....Thanksgiving Weekend.......Mon., Nov. 9
Dec. 6................................................Mon., Nov. 16
Dec. 13……………………………...Mon., Nov. 23
Please send info./questions to Bulletin Editor at
Parish Ctr. Email [email protected].
ADORATION CHAPEL PRAYER INTENTION CANDLES (6)
burn alongside the Blessed Sacrament in the
Adoration Chapel and are dedicated this
week to these intentions: Souls in Purgatory,
Diego Correa, John F. Salviola, Joan Meade, Rolene Rose, Vocations to Priesthood and Religious Life.
Just send your name with intention & offering to
ADORATION CANDLE c/o Parish Center. Please
name one Person, Couple (engaged or married),
Family, Group per request. Candles are for living or
dec’d. Offering: $ 15.
PARISH DIRECTORY Parish Office Center Tel. 215-672-7280
Faith Formation Office (PREP) Tel. 267-803-0774.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Tel. 215-882-2707.
STAFF For clergy, see cover.
Mrs. Diane Falchetta, Secretary
Loretta Ceniviva, Secretary
Mrs. Christine Flack, Faith Formation Coordinator
Mrs. Lisa Quaranto, Music Director &
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Mrs. Janet Shepherd, Bulletin Editor
OFFICE HOURS Mass Cards/Mail/Messages/Documents/Facility
Keys are available only during these hours:
Mon. to Thurs.: 9 am to 12 noon; 1 to 4:30 pm;
6:30 to 8:00 pm by appt.
Fri.: 9 am to 12 noon; 1 to 4 pm. Eve. closed.
Sat./Sun.: Closed.
SACRAMENTS Please call Parish Center for detailed information
about arranging for Baptism, First Communion,
Confirmation, and Marriage.
MASS INTENTIONS This WEEK
11/2 MON. 8:45 AM Anna & August Yobb
7:00 PM All Souls Intentions
11/3 TUES. 8:45 AM Carmine Ciardullo Family
11/4 WED. 8:45 AM Dorothy Petrillo
11/5 THURS. 8:45 AM Bob Lawler
11/6 FRI. 8:45 AM Julia Cepelak
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015
9:00 AM Joan Leidig
4:00 PM Francis J. Kurdziel, Sr.
7:00 PM Pro Populo (For the People)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015
7:00 AM Nancy Finnegan
9:00 AM John Pyeron
11:00 AM Matthew Halczak
CONTACT PRIEST (EMERGENCY)
Within Parish Call Parish Center . A parish priest
is “on-call” (24 hrs./7 days wk.) for emergencies
within Parish,incl. Majestic Oaks Nursing Home and
Abington Health Center’s Warminster Hospice.
Outside Parish Catholics at other hospitals, nursing
homes, rehabs, etc. are served by local priests “24/7”.
The patient or family at any time may ask facility
staff to contact local “on-call” Catholic clergy.
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Saint John Bosco
Fri., 11/13 , Sat., 11/14, Sun., 11/15.
Donations needed:
When doing Fall house cleaning and you come
across some OLD JEWELRY and/or CHRISTMAS
DECORATIONS, please consider donating them to
Granny’s Attic. Collection Boxes will be outside
the cafeteria in late October.
Santa’s Café is looking for donations of HOME
MADE SOUP. If you can donate your favorite pot
of soup, please complete this form and drop in
any collection basket.
YES. I can make soup for the
Christmas Bazaar!
Name: __________________
Phone: ______________
Did you know that 30 pounds of PENNIES equal
$ 50? Bring pennies to the CHRISTmas Bazaar.
All monies go to SJB’s Bereavement Group.
Please help decorate our Tree of Warmth.
Please bring GLOVES, SOCKS, SCARVES, HATS or
MITTENS to hang on this special tree to be set up.
in the Parish Center. All items go to Christmas
Outreach. Thank you support of the less fortunate.
NEW LEGO BUILDING ACTIVITY at
Annual CHRISTmas Bazaar! Make an
Ornament for Lego Tree!
Our annual CHRISTmas Wonderland Bazaar
and Craft Fair will be held in November.
Crafters are invited to be part of
this wonderful holiday event.
Spaces are $ 30 for Craft Fair plus a door
prize. In order to keep the cost down, we do
not provide tables, however you can bring
your own displays to fill the 8 x 10 space to
best show your goods. Limited space is
available.
Contact 215-441-4782 for an application.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit the
CHRISTmas Bazaar on
Friday from 6:30-8 PM,
Saturday from 9:30 AM -2 PM and
Sunday from 10 AM –Noon.
Have an eye for decorating? We need 1 or 2
volunteers to coordinate decorating for our
CHRISTmas Bazaar - especially the lobbies - to give
the Bazaar a more festive look. If you can help, contact
Janet 215-718-7841. If all this Christmas spirit gets you
in the mood for some shopping, you will love our
CHRISTmas Bazaar (a longstanding tradition here at
SJB) featuring unique handmade items perfect for last
minute shopping or hard-to-buy-for person. Enjoy the
Christmas atmosphere free from the “mall craziness”.
Bazaar will be open 11/13 6PM -9PM, 11/14 9AM –
6PM and 11/15 9:30-12:30 (pre Black Friday shopping
extravaganza).
Donations of non-perishable items are
needed for Service Men & Women.
Collection Boxes will be at the
CHRISTmas Bazaar for your donation.
Join us for Christmas Caroling with
the Saint John Bosco Choir at the
Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, 11/14, 5:15 pm.
Only 12 Days until the CHRISTmas Wonderland Bazaar and Craft Fair
opens at Saint John Bosco!
Healing Retreat: For Urgent
Times: Sacraments, Healing,
Deliverance From Mon. evening,
Nov. 16 to mid-day Fri., Nov. 20,
2015 World-renowned speaker,
author and minister of healing,
Kathleen McCarthy will direct
retreat. Fr. Dermot A. Roache,
SMA, known internationally for preaching and
healing will participate with other notable priests.
Info. malvernretreat.com or Tel. 610-644-0400.
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Please join us for “crafts” on Wednesday
mornings at 10AM until Wed., Nov.4.
We meet in the Bosco Room to work on
small handmade items for our Annual
Christmas Wonderland Bazaar.
Questions? Call Janet 215-718-7841
FALL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP SAINT JOHN BOSCO ROOM
Sundays 12:15 – 1:30 PM (back entrance of school)
November 8 (3) Our Feelings of Denial,
Bargaining, and Guilt
November 29 (4) Coping with Anger & Depression
(please note date change) Helping Children through Grief
December 6 (5) Spiritual Elements of Grief &
Healing Preparing for the Holidays
To Register: Call Bernice (215) 443-8439.
Need a baby shower gift? THE CRAFT
CLUB HAS A NICE SELECTION OF
HAND-MADE BABY BLANKETS
AVAILABLE. Please stop in any Wed.
7 to 9 pm to see our selection or call
Donna 215-350-0542. Editor’s Note: These blankets
are one of a kind and beautiful! They make a special gift!
Today is the last day of the Annual TP Drive for our
St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry. Of course,
TP and other donations always are most welcome
any time of year. (See ad below.) Food stamps do
not apply to paper products. Families in serious
need cannot afford TP products. Any donation of
unopened packages of toilet paper are appreciated.
Please place any donations inside Parish Center
(school bldg.) back door in the designated bin. Thank
you again for your continued support and generosity! Anastasia Ballasy
Archbishop Wood H.S. Student/Parishioner
You’re invited!
SJB Book Club!
Like to read? Enjoy
fun, stimulating
discussion? Join us in the
Bosco Room.
Mon., Nov. 2, 7 PM or Tues., Nov. 3, 9:30 AM on an adventure through the
pages of ORPHAN TRAIN by
Christine Baker Kline. Great way to meet friends of
friends. Please bring your own beverage
and a snack to share. Hope to see you there.
If all this Christmas spirit gets you in the mood for some
shopping, you will love our CHRISTmas Bazaar Open 11/13
6PM -9PM, 11/14 9AM – 6PM and 11/15 9:30-12:30
(pre Black Friday shopping extravaganza)
ST. VINCENT de PAUL
CONFERENCE
FOOD CUPBOARD –
November
Need food or other material
assistance for yourself or your
family? Call: Tel. 215-882-
2707. Want to donate to our
Food Pantry? This month our
needs include: coffee, tea,
peanut butter, jelly, pancake
mix/syrup, cereal, canned
fruit, juices, laundry detergent, liquid dish soap;
personal grooming items, e.g. shampoo, bath soap,
toothpaste, toilet paper. To drop off, ring back door
bell at Parish Ctr. during Office Hours.
When staff “buzz you in” please place
groceries inside door. Please be patient.
Staff may be occupied at the moment
you “buzz” them.
He answered, “Love the Lord your God with all
your heart and with all your soul and with all
your strength and with all your mind and love
your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27
WALK TO
BETHLEHEM.
Who is my Neighbor How’s the neighborhood? That is sometimes one
of the first questions a perspective buyer asks when
looking at a house, but for many, gone are the days
when neighbors site on porches and spend time
with each other. It’s difficult enough carving out
time for family, let alone neighbors.
Jesus says we should love our neighbor as our self.
This week if you walk through your neighborhood,
consider it an opportunity to pray for your
neighbors. Pray as you walk by each house. If you
see bikes and swing sets, pray for the children in
the house. If the drapes are drawn and there’s little
activity, pray for those who live in the house.
Sometimes homes become secret cocoons of pain
and strife. Just as only God knows what is going
on inside our lives, God is sometimes the only one
who knows what goes on in our homes. Pray that
the Holy Spirit can break through and ease the pain
and strife that your neighbors may be experiencing.
What can it possibly mean to love the Lord
your God with all your heart, soul, strength
and mind?
Think about yourself.
Are you pleased with yourself?
Do you love yourself?
Are you able to love others?
“Not all of us can do great things,
but we can do small things with
great love.”
Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Saint.
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All women of the parish are invited to 9AM Mass, Sun., Nov. 1.
Pews will be reserved on Blessed Mother Side of the Church.
Please join us in Drexel Hall for refreshments and fellowship immediately following Mass.
November’s Theme for our Ladies Get Together is: Don’t “Fall” Apart!
“Come as a guest. Leave as a friend.” It's all about bringing everyone together.
Hope to see you there!
If you missed seeing INVINCIBLE
during the WMOF Film Festival
Spotlight, SJB is showing this movie on
Thurs., Nov. 19 9:30AM and
Fri., Nov. 20 6 PM in the Parish Center Library.
FREE.
Please bring your own snack and beverage.
NEW ALTAR SERVERS: We are
looking for a some of our young
parishioners(4th grade and up) to
join our wonderful group . The
Altar Server has a very special role at Mass, and we
need a few more to assist the priest so that the Mass
will run smoothly. If any child or young adult would
like to join us, please fill out the information below.
Place it in the collection basket or bring it to the parish
office as soon possible. The practice will be
Wed., Nov. 11, 6:30 till 8:00 PM in the Church.
Server's
Name:______________________________________
Address_____________________________________
Name of
School_____________________________________
Grade (2015-2016)_______________
Parent's Phone
Number:_______________________
Parent's
Email:____________________________________
Parent's
Signature__________________________________
Women's Weekend Retreat 11/20-22/15
dedicated to Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
Sr. Marie Michele Donnelly, RSM, Director
Malvern Retreat House Malvernretreat.com
or call 610-644-0400.
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ST. VINCENT de PAUL NEEDS YOUR
HELP. Holidays are around the corner. Families need help to have traditional
celebrations. Here are ways you can give.
THANKSGIVING
Adopt-a-Family: Please call 215-882-2707.
Monetary donation: Please leave at Parish Center
Office in envelope addressed to SVDP.
Donate a meal or any part of the meal.
Donate a Turkey.
CHRISTMAS
Adopt-a-Family as above.
Monetary donation as above.
Giving Tree. Take an angel or two
off a Tree and return with item by
Dec. 10. Watch for trees.
Donate a meal or any part of the meal.
Donate a Turkey.
Questions?? Please call Tel. 215-882-2707.
We with St. Vincent de Paul thank and bless you.
Progressive 50/50 - Jim Bollenbach
Mealey's Furniture
$300 Gift Cert. - D. Benson
PA Lottery Scratch-Off
$100 of Tickets - Ann Hryhorec
Lawncart of Cheer (less lawncart) -
Fran Pavlik
Basket of Cheer - D. Benson
GOLF CLUB Packages incl. carts
Fairways for 2 - Dolores Kern
Limekiln for 4 - Fran Simpson
Neshaminy Valley for 2
- Jerry Wilkinson
Upper Dublin for 4 - Matt Zuzelo
OVERNIGHT STAYS
Courtyard Marriott
- Mike and Elyce Balot
Days Inn - Luis Torres
Hampton Inn - Luis Torres
Springhill Suites - Don Dillon
The Inn at Lambertville Station
w/$ 50 gift card - LCG
RESTAURANT GIFT CARDS
'na Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse/
Iron Abbey $ 50 - Carol Joscelyne
'na Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse/
Iron Abbey $ 50 - Joe Barbeau
King's Corner (Jenkintown)
$ 45- Brophy
King's Corner (Jenkintown)
$ 25 - Craig Petrun
Drake Tavern (Jenkintown)
$ 40 - Joanne Beals
Prime Time Beef and Ale (Roslyn)
$ 40 - Carolyn McKenna
Longhorn Steakhouse (Warrington)
$ 30 - Frank Colantuono
Magurk's (Horsham)
$ 30 - Kyle Aptacy
Bonefish Grill (Willow Grove)
$ 25 - Mark Kedra
Bonefish Grill (Willow Grove)
$ 25 - Jason Bardsley
KC Prime Steakhouse (Warrington)
$ 25 - Brophy
KC Prime Steakhouse (Warrington)
$ 25 - Jack Jones
Drake Tavern (Jenkintown)
$ 25 - Shawn McGuigan
Buena Via Ristorante (Horsham)
$ 25 - Anne Meall
Kitchen Bar (Abington)
$ 25 - Kathy Schad
Café Lombardi (Horsham)
$ 25 - Rick Tomkins
Prime Time Beef and Ale (Roslyn)
$ 25 - Judy Gallagher
Outback Steakhouse (Jamison)
$ 20- Anthony Borneo
Outback Steakhouse (Jamison)
$ 20 - Ciel McIntosh
Longhorn Steakhouse (Warrington)
$ 20 - Dot Anderson
Tonelli's Pizza Pub (Horsham)
$ 20 - Cass Trotman
Tonelli's Pizza Pub (Horsham)
$ 20 - Joe Gardner
Tonelli's Pizza Pub (Horsham)
$ 20 - Sue Koury
Plenti Grand Café (Horsham)
$ 10 - Maureen Greene
Plenti Grand Café (Horsham)
$ 10 - Kathy Schad
Plenti Grand Café (Horsham)
$ 10 - Chris Flite
THEMED BASKETS
Burpee Springtime - Cass Trotman
Breakfast Time - Mike Tatman
Harvest Time - Elizabeth Bentahar
Lights! Camera! Action!
- Bernadette MacDonald
Reading is Fun - Shannon Meakim
Snow Day - Leo M.
When the Moon Hits Your Eye - Leo M.
MISCELLANEOUS GOODIES.
Doll and Cradle - Victoria Lyons
Hess Toy Trucks - Owen Buss
Love Salon Gift Bag - Casey
Mickey Mouse Plush - Jaime Buss
Minnie Mouse Plush
- Amy Reichenbach
Mystery Tower of Boxes
- Jenn Rogers
Mystery Yarn Ball - Jim Johnson
Phillies Tickets (July game)
- Fr. McVeigh
Philadelphia Sports Legends - Mark Wullert
Philly Sports Package
- Mark Wullert
Fall Festival 2016 Tues. to Sat.
Sept. 20 to 24, 2016.
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Our ARCHDIOCESE has launched a new
initiative to promote vocations to the
diocesan priesthood:
“CALLED BY NAME” is a
process of invitation to priestly vocations.
A FUTURE FULL OF HOPE”
Saint John Bosco Church
accepts the opportunity to
participate in this vocations initiative:
CALLED BY NAME WEEKEND I
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 All Saints Day
Sunday Masses inaugurate the initiative with specific
prayers, sacred music, and priests’ homilies.
CALLED BY NAME WEEKEND II
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 All Saints Day
Sunday Masses continue the introduction of this new
initiative with priests’ homilies reflecting upon
their personal experiences of
“being called” to priesthood.
Parishioners will receive “Response Cards”.
"The world looks to the priest,
because it looks to Jesus! No one can
see Christ; but everyone sees the priest,
and through him they wish to
catch a glimpse of the Lord!"
POPE JOHN PAUL II
For information and details,
please continue reading next
column.
VOCATION OFFICE FOR
DIOCESAN PRIESTHOOD 100 E. Wynnewood Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Tel. 610.667.5778
WWW.HEEDTHECALL.ORG
The prophet Isaiah’s words still are
powerful to our time today:
“I have called you by name;
you are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1).
In a particular way the Lord Jesus, not only calls, but
invites young men to consider the vocation to
priesthood as a wonderful way of spending their life.
It is clear that the Lord uses special people to extend
this invitation so that our young people may truly
hear His voice inviting them to consider a vocation.
It was a blessing for me to experience the faith in the
community that has had an influence in my own
vocation to the priesthood. How important you are to
the work of encouraging vocations. The Lord uses us
as His instruments in planting the seed and inviting
young people to consider a religious vocation.
I hope that you will take the initiative to support this
program by prayerfully submitting the name(s) of any
young man whom you feel might make a good priest
on the response cards, which your parish will make
available.
Thank you for all you do in support of the Church and
vocations. Please pray for the continued success of
this initiative and for all priests.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Stephen P. DeLacy
Director of Vocations
to the Diocesan Priesthood
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HE:
Feels good about himself, has average to
above average intelligence, and has good
physical, mental and emotional health
Is willing to sacrifice personal or
material gain for the service of the
Gospel and the Church
Considers a personal relationship with God
an important part of life
Forms and maintains healthy
relationships with
both men and women
Has an ability and willingness to talk
about his faith life
Has the ability to lead and work with
people of all ages
Has a desire to serve others and make a
difference in people's lives
Enjoys life, people, and has a sense of humor
Is recognized as being approachable
Recognizes the importance of the Church
QUALITIES DESIRED
FOR A
CANDIDATE TO THE PRIESTHOOD
WWW.HEEDTHECALL.ORG
Dear Parishioner:
Many successful priests can look back on their
“calling” and identify key moments when someone
they respected mentioned priesthood as a realistic
possibility for their consideration.
Today’s secular culture has made it more difficult
for young men to even have this idea brought to
their attention in a personal, non-intimidating way.
Our parish family and community of faith requests
your help to identify any young man age 16 or old-
er whom you feel possesses characteristics of a
possible candidate for priesthood. Please assist us
to reach out and invite them to explore the
possibility of a vocation to priesthood.
Please use this Response Card below.
CALLED BY NAME RESPONSE CARD
After prayerful consideration, I believe the person
named below has qualities needed in a future priest.
Perhaps the Lord Jesus is calling him to a priestly
vocation. I recommend your outreach to him.
I am an adult age 18 yrs. or older. Please print.
His Name: __________________________
His Address if known:
Street, Town, Zip ___________________________
His Telephone if known: _________________
His approximate age? _______ Candidate must be at least age 16 yrs.
We shall obtain a parent’s permission to contact a minor.
How well do you know this person?
My Name (required):________________________
My Tel. (optional)______________
RSVP. Please return all Response Cards by
Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the latest.
Just drop this completed coupon in any Sunday
Collection Basket, drop off at Parish Center Office
during Office Hours, or mail to Parish Center Office
address on cover page.
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Saint John Bosco celebrates the YEAR OF MERCY at the annual
CHRISTmas Wonderland Bazaar & Craft Fair
11/13, 14 and 15/2015
Attention all Kids – Enter 2015 Christmas Bazaar Coloring Contest. It’s easy. Color the picture using
crayons, markers or color pencils. 3 Age Groups: Grades 3 & 4, Grades 1 & 2, K & younger! One Prize for
each age group: $ 10.00 Bosco Bucks, which can be used at any SJB Booth at the Christmas Bazaar!
Please return completed project to your teacher or just drop it in any Collection Basket!
Entries must be received no later than Friday, November 6, 2015!
10 118 SJBosco
