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ARRANGING BAPTISM Baptism First (Spanish) and Last (English) Sundays each month. Call Parish Center to arrange. Before date is confirmed, parents must have/obtain:

Registration in SJB Parish: Family from another parish must obtain 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 already registered nor to persons who left the parish more than 6 months previously. Letter of Pastor for Christian Witness: One baptized non-Catholic may serve as a Christian Witness and must present Letter of Good Standing from current Christian pastor. A Catholic not eligible to Sponsor may not be Christian Witness.

ARRANGING MARRIAGE

Wedding Planning begins with engaged couple’s meeting a parish priest here at least six (6) months before desired wedding date. Please do not make financial commitments before confirming church date/time.

If a member of the couple was previously married, a Declaration of Nullity (Annulment) of the prior marriage may be necessary. Please contact parish priest for detailed information.

Marriage Convalidation Couples in a civil or non-Catholic religious union without our Church’s explicit permission are not in a valid Catholic marriage. They cannot receive other sacraments or serve as Catholic Sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation. This situation often is easily remedied by “convalidation”, a simple ceremony popularly called “getting a marriage blessed”. Call Parish Center to arrange.

Saint John Bosco Roman Catholic Church

Parish Center Office 215 E. County Line Road

Hatboro, PA 19040

Tel. (215) 672-7280

Faith Formation Office (PREP) Tel. 267-803-0774. St. Vincent de Paul Society Tel. 215-882-2707.

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 &

Youth Ministry Coordinator Mrs. Janet Shepherd, Bulletin Editor

Office Hours

Mass Cards/Mail/Messages/Documents/Facility Keys are available only during open Of-fice 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. Eve. closed. Sat./Sun.: Closed.

Schedule of Religious Services

Sunday Sat. Eve. Vigil Masses: 4:00 pm (English); 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sun. Morning Masses: 7, 9, & 11 am 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.

We want to keep everyone in the loop! We periodically send out email messages with information about what’s happening at Saint John Bosco! To stay connected with

us, subscribe to receive email updates from SJB. Send your contact information to

pastor@saintjohnbosco.org. We have a lot to look forward to at SJB in the coming year. You don’t want to miss any of the exciting news.

Stay up to date with everything that is happening at SJB by liking us on Facebook!

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Pilgrimage to the Blue Army Shrine For the 100th Anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima

Sun., Aug. 13 from 8:30 AM—5:00 PM Cost: $25.00 Includes: bus and donation to shrine.

(Mass will fulfill your Sunday Obligation) Please bring a brown bag lunch.

Itinerary: 8:30 AM depart from St. John Bosco, arriving at Shrine approximately 10:00 AM 10:30 Confession/lunch/gift shop 12:00 Rosary Procession with Pilgrim Virgin Statue 12:30 Speaker: Reverend Chris Alar 1:00 PM Mass followed by Benediction, Eucharistic Procession, Enrollment in Brown Scapular (if desired), Blessing of Religious Articles and Divine Mercy Chaplet 2:30 Free time to explore grounds/gift shop 3:30 Depart Shrine for St. John Bosco, arriving approximately 5:00 PM

Yes! I would like to go on the pilgrimage to the Blue Army Shrine in Washington, NJ. Name: _________________________________________________ Phone #_____________________________ Email: __________________________________ Please return w/pyt. in an envelope marked “Blue Army Pilgrimage” to the PREP office or Sunday collection.

Are you looking for an opportunity to get involved with a great fellowship event and fundraiser? If so the festival committee is looking for VOLUNTEERS. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for our Parishioners

to share their time, talents and treasures in a festive spirit while raising financial support for our Parish. If interested, please fill out the form below and drop in the collection basket or call John 215-669-8159.

Yes, I can work at the SJB Fall Festival. (9/12-9/16) Name:___________________________________ Phone :__________________________ Night (s) available ___________________________________________________________

Sunday, June 18, 2017

To Be Like Him

I am strong, but he has strength. I tolerate – but he forgives.

I have education, he has wisdom. I am liked – but he is loved.

I am looked at, he is looked to.

I speak not of the Almighty but of a mere mortal.

I have learned that one must be a father to appreciate his own father and to wish

TO BE LIKE HIM.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

Phil Adamo, Jr. Patricia Ambrose

Rosemary Anthony Judy Baran

William J. Brady Joseph Campbell

Helen Cannon Linda Cunningham Louise D’Agostino

Ellen Dardis Lois Dudley

Valeria Fetzer Florence Flavell Charlie Gaffney

Rita Garafolo William Gaida Maria Greco

Nancy Alexander Horner Lilly Ibbotson

Bryce Ingraham Jayden Ingraham Matthew Istvan

Tim Keebler

Joseph Kraft Maris Kraft Gail Maines

Lucas McCrea Marianne Obert-Thorn

Michael Rizzo Fr. Gerald Ronan

Rolene Rose Catherine Sarsfield

Gail Schultz Sun Soon

Felicia Soto Colleen Tertelis

Esteban Vera, Sr. 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 SICK AND INFIRM

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Please Pray for Our Faithful Departed Josephine Long

Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the Faithful Departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

Please submit items for Bulletin Sun. issue dates (left)

by 12 noon on submission dates (right): July 9……………………...……Mon., June 19

July 16…………………………...Mon., June 26

July 23……………………………Wed., July 5

Please send info./questions to Bulletin Editor at Parish Ctr. Email Bulletined@saintjohnbosco.org.

Adoration Chapel Mon.: after 8:45 am Mass to 7 pm.

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

Sat. & Sun. Closed. The chapel is closed on weekends for security reasons. Please do not try to

enter the Church outside of these hours. Prayer Intention Candles (6) burn all week alongside Blessed Sacrament when Chapel is open. This week the candles represent these intentions:

Ella Covaleski How We List: 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 available for living or dec’d. Offering: $ 15.

Second Collections: Month of June 6/25/17 Peter's Pence

Ascension Amount Difference 6/4/17 $14,400.59 6/6/16 10,723.88 + 3,676.71 * INCLUDES E GIVING

Church Doors 6/4/17 2,234.68 6/6/16 1,491.00 (capital project) + 743.68

Thank you for your generosity!

Coming Soon! There will be a Cramer’s Pound Cake Sale

at Saint John Bosco on 6/24 and 6/25 after all the Masses under the tent.

Enjoy a delicious vanilla pound

cake for only $10.00 per cake. We will have a limited number of scrumptious cakes so it’s on a first come, first served basis.

MEMORIAL (SANCTUARY) FUND Our church has received these gracious donations in

memory of: Henry A. Eichorn, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. John O’Connell - $50.00

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

6/19 MON. 8:45 AM David Kotlarek 6/20 TUES. 8:45 AM Deceased Members of the Monahan Family 6/21 WED. 8:45 AM Poor Souls in Purgatory 6/22 THURS. 8:45 AM Patricia Austin 6/23 FRI. 8:45 AM Helen McHugh

SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017 9:00 AM Christopher Falkenstein 4:00 PM Mary & Joseph Cilli 7:00 PM Pro Populo (For the People) SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2017 7:00 AM Eleanor & Raymond Clark 9:00 AM Paul Timko 11:00 AM Carmine Ciardullo Family

St. VINCENT de PAUL SJB’s Conference Volunteers help local persons and families with financial and food needs. Call Parish SVdP Tel. 215-882-2707 to: Request assistance, Volunteer, or donate.

Food Pantry at SJB regularly needs replenishment of these items: Rice, noodles, macaroni, cereal, pancake mix & syrup, soup, canned tuna and chicken, condiments, catsup, mustard, mayonnaise, canned vegetables, canned fruit. Personal items are especially needed such as: soap, toothpaste and mouthwash, deodorant, laundry detergent and liquid dish soap.

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The feast of Corpus Christi is one time when our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament is exposed not just to

faithful Catholics but to all the world. Please join us for our annual Corpus Christi Procession on

Sun., June 18 immediately following the 11:00 Mass.

Three altars will be erected in the front parking lot. This is a time when Catholics can show their love for Christ in the Real Presence by honoring Him in a very

public way. It is also a wonderful way in which we can show our love for our neighbors by bringing

Our Lord and Savior closer to them.

Here's a Novel Idea: You are invited to join the SJB Book

Club!

If you like to read & are interested in a fun, stimulating discussion group, please join us on

Monday, July 24 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center Library.

Join us on an adventure through the pages of THE DRY by Jane Harper.

This is a great way to meet friends of friends. You can judge a book by its cover, but what about by

the first line? Be sure to check out the Book Display at our July get together! “Are you intrigued by the first line of the book?” It’s a fun creative way to try out a

new book.

Please bring your own beverage and a snack to share. Hope to see you in July! Happy Reading!

The Holy Name Society is sponsoring a trip to see the

Trenton Thunder versus

Altoona Trenton, NJ on Sat., Aug. 5 at 7:00 PM.

Tickets are $9 per person. Please contact Stephen @

stevemcd97@gmail.com for tickets or call 215-682-9702 for arrangements for tickets and

payment.

Ticket orders must be in by July 16th.

SJB is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Mary’s Apparitions at Fatima! We are getting ready for

special Fatima activities that will feature lots of fun and informative displays at the Fall Festival in

September. Each month a delicious Portuguese recipe will be published in our bulletin so you can travel to &

experience the unique paradise of Portugal without setting foot on a plane!

Suspiros, or Meringue Kisses, are a traditional Portuguese dessert typically served during weddings

or during many other holiday celebrations like Christmas or Easter. They are light & airy vanilla sweets that melt perfectly in your mouth. They are

simple & easy to make & are perfect for serving when guests are over. Suspiros are traditionally made with vanilla but other flavorings like peppermint can be used, as well as combining nuts or chocolate chips.

Ingredients: 4 egg whites, 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup powdered sugar pinch of salt, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Place the egg whites & the cream of tartar in the bowl of a standing mixer. Beat the egg whites on medium speed until the egg whites form soft peaks. Gradually add the granulated sugar, while still beating the egg whites. Continue to beat the egg whites until they have increased in volume & are forming stiff peaks. Sift the powdered sugar together with the salt & gradually to the egg whites, continuing to beat, until well mixed. Gently drip the vanilla extract into the meringue. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Fit a piping bag with a large star tip & fill the bag with the meringue. Pipe the meringue into small swirls onto the parchment-lined cookie sheets, spacing them about ½“ apart. Place the cookies in the oven & bake for about 1 hour, checking them every 15 minutes. Once they look crisp & well formed, turn off the heat & let them cool off in the oven for about 2 hours. Serve the suspiros immediately or store them in an airtight container to ensure freshness.

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Capital Improvements Campaign (Yellow Envelopes)

Beginning this year you might have noticed on your yellow envelopes “New Church Exterior Doors”.

Our monthly Capital Improvements Collection will go for our new church doors. The cost of the new doors is approximately $ 85,000.00 for twelve (12) of them. Father has signed the contract and the doors have been ordered. So far we have saved $ 25,000.00 for this project. Again, THANK YOU for your generosity on this project.

Periodically we shall update you on the progress of reaching our goal of $ 85,000.00.

SAVE THE DATE. The Cross and the Light is

coming to Saint John Bosco 3/8, 3/9, and 3/10~ 2018!

It’s not just a show. It is an intentional encounter event.

“They're taking the Stations of the Cross off the walls

of the church and into the hearts of the people.” ~Val Clark, Channel 7 News Reporter, Detroit MI

Please like The Cross and the Light on Facebook! For more information check out their website

www.crossandlight.com

Cast Member….

Kenny Watson, an accomplished musician who has toured nationally & internationally, has vocal versatility that spans across the genres of R&B, jazz, alternative, classical & hip-hop. He is engaged in social activism with his music as the co-music director & headline

performer with AfroFlow, a cancer awareness initiatives with the American Cancer Society. This is Kenny’s 5th year playing role of “Jesus” with The Cross and The Light!

Looking to give your used books to a good cause? Donating books is a great way to keep them out of the trash and

give them a new life with someone who will value them as you did.

If you have books you'd like to get rid of, you can donate them to the Fall Festival for the

Bosco Book Booth. Boxes will be outside the gym starting Aug.1.

Where are you going on vacation this summer? Join the Church Bulletin Contest!

Bring back the Parish Bulletin from the church in the area that you are vis-

iting. When you get home, drop the bulletin at the Parish Center with your

name, phone number & email address! A prize will be awarded in September 2017 to the family who has the

bulletin from the farthest point! Happy Travels!

“Wheels at Wood” is a charity event to raise funds for a

student-designed bus shelter being built at the corner of York & Street roads in Warminster. All proceeds will go to the construction of the

bus shelter.

Classic Car & Motorcycle Show Archbishop Wood High School,

655 York Road, Warminster Live music, food, and a craft show

Sat., June 24

Show open to the public 9 AM—4 PM

Website: http://www.archwood.org/2017/05/wheels-at-wood/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1987198041508673/

Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence to

celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima.

St. John Bosco we will be offering the faithful an opportunity to gain this indulgence on the

13th of each month until October 2017. The requirements for this indulgence are to pray before a statue of Our Lady of Fatima solemnly exposed for

public veneration on the 13th of each month from May to October 2017 and devoutly participate in a

celebration of prayer in honor of the Virgin Mary. This must include the Our Father, the Creed and invoking Our Lady of Fatima. To obtain any indulgence, the

faithful must also fulfill the ordinary conditions: go to Confession and Communion within a week, be interiorly detached from sin, and pray for the

intentions of the Holy Father.

Join us on Thurs., July 13 6:30 English, 7 Spanish, Adoration Chapel (rosary and

required prayers for indulgence)

Are your closets overflowing?

Are you doing your spring housecleaning and cleaning out

your unwanted items?

If you have items you would like to donate, SJB will gladly accept

donations for the

Fall Festival Attic Treasures booth.

Boxes will be outside the gym starting Tues., Aug. 1.

Did you know that 30 pounds of pennies is equal to

$50? Pennies are coins that are gen-erally overlooked & underused.

Join us in our Pennies from Heaven campaign. Bring your pennies (and other loose

change) to the Fall Festival. Help us win the challenge & fill the jars. All

monies will be donated to the new evangelization project in our parish.

The Fall Festival Sweet Shoppe is in need of donations of Baked Goods.

Support this Fun Event by bringing cupcakes, cookies, pies, brownies, chocolate covered pretzels or anything

fun to eat. Not a baker but would still like to help out? Please consider donating a few homemade jar

mixes along with the recipe…to make cookies, chili, soups, brownies etc.

The popularity of mason jar mixes is taking the country by storm!

Food Items can be dropped off at the Sweet Shoppe

Booth on the Midway any night of the Fall Festival. Please fill out the form below and drop

in the collection basket. Info? Contact Jean jnsmth1@aol.com

Yes, I can bake for the Fall Festival Sweet Shoppe.

Name: ________________________________

Phone # ___________________

The 2017 Fall Festival is this September and we have five fantastic days of exciting events. Each year several thousand

people come to our Festival! Advertising in the Bosco Fall Festival program booklet helps your business reach new customers. For 2017, you can advertise in the Fall Festival booklet for as little as $25 for a

business card size or as much as $100 for a full page ad. Advertising in our program is a great way to get visibility for your

business! Advertising with us is a great deal and great for your business. To book your ad, please contact Joe 215-672-6422 or John 215-669-8159.

(Deadline 8/27)

It’s Christmas in July at SJB. Please help us decorate our TREE OF WARMTH! A Tree will be set up in the main lobby of Church for the month of July. Please bring gloves, socks, scarves,

hats or mittens to hang on this special tree. All items will be donated to the SVDP

Society. Thank you for your support of those less fortunate.

Football Mania is an exciting sweepstakes fundraiser based on professional football. All sweepstakes game cards have an equal

chance to win prize money based on the performance of the random football teams printed on the back.

Game cards contain 3 random teams in each of the 17 weeks of the pro football season (you get 3 new teams each week).

To play the game, you simply add up the points scored by your 3 teams. Every week, the 8 highest

scoring game cards & the 3 lowest scoring game cards all win prizes. In addition, two grand prizes are

awarded at the end of the season. Guaranteed winner EVERY week. Tickets $20.00 each.

For more info please contact Joe 215.672.6422 or John

215.669.8159!

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Please consider donating a bottle or 2 of wine & or spirits to our Fall Festival. Donations can be left at the

Parish Center during daytime business hours. These bottles will be used as prizes at the Festival. Thanks in advance for your support. Questions? 215-669-8159.