November 29, 2015 - Saint John Neumann

Saint John Neumann Parish
November 29, 2015
Lancaster, PA
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Dear Friends in Christ:
On this first Sunday of Advent Jesus urges His disciples to stay awake and prepare
themselves for the Lord’s coming. Good stewards prepare themselves and await Christ’s judgment
in joyous expectation. This kind of attitude requires genuine spiritual maturity, the kind that is
cultivated by prayer, participation in the sacraments, loving attention to family and one’s communion
of faith, and love for one’s neighbor. Are we prepared for the Lord’s second coming? Are we ready
to receive Christ? Are we ready to look joyously for Christ’s judgment?
The season of Advent confronts us with the preciousness and fragility of time. In the
disturbing images Jesus uses in today's Gospel, we realize how little control we have over time, how
unpredictable and fleeting are the number of days we are given. Yet, rather than discourage or
depress us, understanding the Advent that is our lives should inspire to make sure our days however few - have a "point," that we make of these lives of ours something good, something with
purpose and meaning, something that we can return to God who gives us life in the first
place. Advent reminds us that the joy of life is not the length of our days yet their "point," how we
realize the joy of Emmanuel in our midst, how we give and experience the love of God in every
moment and season. In Christ’s Peace, Fr. Dave
WYD | Stateside is a 26 hour overnight vigil for groups of high school youth and young adults from the Mid
-Atlantic area. Our Diocesan celebration will take place in Lancaster, PA on July 30 & 31, 2016 at Lancaster
Catholic High School and Clipper Magazine Stadium. The cost, time and distance of traveling to an
international World Youth Day can be prohibitive, that is why we present this overnight vigil in the Diocese
of Harrisburg and invite the young people of our region.
Those attending will experience a series of events similar to those that will occur in Krakow- a pilgrimage
walk, Stations of the Cross, opportunities for Confession and Adoration, Mass, concerts, catechesis, an
outdoor overnight candlelit vigil and more. Jackie Francois will be our Emcee & Headliner; Special Guests
include Ceili Rain and Sean Patrick Malloy and more to be announced soon!
Registration is now open! For details visit: www.hbgdiocese.org/wydstateside Register by December 31,
2015 for the early bird discount.
Thank you to everyone who gave so generously of their food and time. We emptied at least 270
bags of food on Truck Sunday. On Monday, after filling our food bank and the basement shelves,
the Council of Churches came and collected 2,319 pounds of food! God is Good! Many blessings
to this wonderful and generous parish.
Saint John Neumann Parish
November 29, 2015
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Lancaster, PA
Mass Intentions
Monday, November 30
9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, December 1
6:30 a.m.
Robert Muray
Requested by Nancy Hauck
No Mass
Adoration 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 2
Thursday, December 3
Dr. Theresa Walls
Requested by Don & Pam Goodly
6:30 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
Friday, December 4
8:30 a.m.
at St. Anne
School
Michael Lawrence
Requested by the Dell Family
The Magloire Family
Requested by Soigne Magloire
Kitty O’Neil
requested by Bob & Ginny Uhron
Saturday, December 5
4:00 p.m.
Fran Gibes
Requested by the Hagen & Gibes
Families
Sunday, December 6
7:30 a.m.
Bobby Lynch
Requested by Joan Bohan
Sunday, December 6
9:00 a.m.
People of Parish
Sunday, December 6
11:00 a.m.
Marie Schweiger Warner
Requested by the Tassia Family
Parish Calendar Events
Sunday, November 29
NO Religious Education
RCIA Dismissal/8:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m./Library
RCIA/10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m./St. John XXIII Center
Gift Giving Project/following all Masses/Narthex
Blood Pressure Screenings/following all Masses/
Music Room
Youth Ministry/6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m./St. John XXIII
Center
Monday, November 30
Religious Education/4:30p.m.—6:00 p.m./all classrooms
Choir Rehearsal/7:00 p.m./Music Room
Tuesday, December 1
Prayer Shawl & Social Ministry/9:00 a.m./Social Hall
Wednesday, December 2
Adoration/9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Jr. Youth Ministry/6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m./St. John XXIII
Center
Thursday, December 3
Youth Ministry Luminaire Fundraiser Meeting/6:00 p.m.—
7:00 p.m./Social Hall
Off the Streets/7:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m./Rooms 13—16
Friday, December 4—First Friday
Mass/Church/6:30 a.m.
Advent Adventure Camp Set-Up/5:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m./
Social Hall
Saturday, December 5
Advent Adventure Camp/9:00p.m.—12:00 p.m./
Social Hall
If you are new to the parish please call the office to register.
Readings for the week of December 6, 2015
2nd Sunday of Advent
First Reading:
Baruch 5:1—9
Second Reading:
Philippians 1:4—6, 8—11
Gospel:
Luke 3:1—6
Wedding Banns
Bann II
Niko Pugliese and Danielle Krueger
IN YOUR PRAYERS REMEMBER THE SICK OF OUR PARISH
ESPECIALLY …
John Scheuerman, Jr., Mickey Falcone, Logan Andrew Bomgardner,
John Byrnes, James McMahon, Catherine Gaenzle, Ted Kita, Ann Martin,
Frances Graham, Kenneth Campbell, Vivian Garrett, Al Palmer, Norma Hicks ,
Albert Leanz, Phyllis Burey and all those in the Prayer Circle.
Sick and Shut Ins:
Please notify the Parish Office, 569-8531, if you have a loved one from the parish who
is in need of our prayers and would like their name placed in the bulletin.
Please notify the Parish Office @ 569-8531, when you enter the hospital. Also, call if
you desire weekly or monthly Communion brought to you in your home or if you
know of someone who does.
Saint John Neumann Parish
November 29, 2015
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Lancaster, PA
Parish Health Ministry
We are a Stewardship Parish
Stewardship Messages from Youth & Children’s Envelopes:
November 22nd
will be reported next
week.
Collections
Adult Envelopes/Loose. . . . . . .November 22, 2015. . . . $
Children and Youth. . . . . . . . . .November 22, 2015. . . . $
Mathew 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 15, 2015. . . . $
Online Giving—Faith Direct—reported end of month
Due to early bulletin deadline these collections will be reported next
week.
Thank you for your generosity!
Upcoming collections:
Retirement Fund for Religious—December 13, 2015
Scrip—Gift Cards:
Due to early bulletin deadline, scrip for
November 22nd will be reported in next
bulletin.
St. John Neumann’s Senior Support Group invites you to
our December 1st luncheon meeting to be held at
Florentino’s Airport Barr & Grill Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. If
transportation is a problem, please contact Eleanor Rusin
@ 569-7867 to make arrangements.
Sign-up sheets for Christmas Liturgies are available
in the Music Room for Intercessors, Lectors and
Eucharistic Ministers and in the Social Hall for Altar
Servers.
Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of
disability and death in the United States. 1 in 11 Americans have
diabetes which equates to more than 29 million people. Another 86
million adults are considered at high risk of developing type 2
diabetes. This disease can cause blindness, kidney disease, nerve
damage and other health problem if not kept under control and
properly managed. The good news for people at high risk of
developing type 2 diabetes is that they can lower this risk in half
with some healthy changes in diet and life style.
Just what is diabetes? It is a disease where the blood glucose levels
are above normal. With most of the food we eat, the food turns into
glucose, or sugar for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas
which is an organ near the stomach, makes a hormone called insulin
that helps our body get the glucose into the cells of our bodies. If
you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or
it isn’t able to use its own insulin as well as it should. This causes the
sugar to build up in your blood stream.
There are several types of diabetes. Type 1 which was previously
called insulin dependent diabetes or juvenile –onset diabetes. This
accounts for approximately 5% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes.
Type 2 is the second group. This was previously called non-insulindependent diabetes. Or adult onset. This group accounts for
approximately 90 to 95% of all diagnosed cases. Thirdly is
gestational diabetes which occurs only in pregnant women. If not
treated, it can cause problems for both mom and baby. This
condition develops in about 2 to 10% of all pregnancies. There are
other specific types of diabetes that can be a result of genetic
syndromes, drugs, malnutrition, infection or other illness. These
account for about 1 to 5% of cases.
People who think they may have diabetes should see their care
provider for diagnosis. Here are some symptoms that you may or
may not experience. These symptoms include: frequent urination,
excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss, extreme hunger, sudden
vision changes, tingling or numbness in hands or feet, feeling very
tired at times, very dry skin, sores that are slow to heal, frequent
infections.
As a general rule, it is wise to get regular checkups including blood
pressure check, cholesterol check and ask your doctor about being
checked for Diabetes risk.
Eleanor Nuffort-Parish Nurse
Info for this article came from: hhp://healthfinder.gov/nho/
novembertoolkit.aspx and
Cdc.gov
Religious Education
St. Anne School – Your Parish School!
Please be aware of the schedule for
Religious Education for the
upcoming holiday—
What’s Happening at
St. Anne School?
Sunday, November 22 there will be
Religious Education Class
There will be no Religious Education
classes on Monday, November 23.
There will be no Religious Education
classes on Sunday, November 29.
Monday, November 30 there will be
Religious Education Class
National Bible Week is November 15-21,
during which we are celebrating
the 50th anniversary of the
Second Vatican Council’s
“Dogmatic Constitution on
Divine Revelation” (Dei
Verbum). Come visit our bulletin board
near the mailboxes and learn something
about the Bible!
More information can be found at
www.usccb.org/bible/national-bible-week,
and the Lighthouse Catholic Media
bookshelves have some great resources as
well for all ages!
Partners in Faith, “Helping our children
grow in their Catholic faith,” November
Newsletter is now available on the
Religious Education Narthex Bulletin Board
for pick up. You will find these timely and
brief articles:
-Unwrap the gifts of the Holy Spirit
-Why do Catholics honor the saints?
-“As for me and my house, we will serve
the Lord”
-Scripture Lesson: Luke 21:25-28,34-36,
the hope of Advent
-Parent Talk: How to start making prayer a
family tradition
-Feasts and Celebrations: Nov. 13, St.
Frances Xavier Cabrini; Nov. 29, 1st Sunday
of Advent
Reminder to all SAS parents – Parent Teacher
Conferences are being held this Tuesday. All
parents should have received a letter from
their child’s teacher with their scheduled time.
Please plan to arrive a few minutes before
your conference time in order to keep the
meetings running on schedule. Thank you for
your assistance and for your commitment to
Catholic Education.
Thanksgiving Break – St. Anne School will have
an early dismissal – 11:30 a.m. – on Tuesday.
There will be no school from Wednesday
through Friday. Classes resume on Monday,
Nov. 30. The school office will be open on
Tuesday afternoon during parent teacher
conferences.
The students, faculty and staff at St. Anne
School wish all parishioners a safe and blessed
Thanksgiving.
LCHS has announced their honor roll for the
first quarter. Congratulations to our SAS
alumni who received either Honors or
Distinguished Honors: Breanna Bechtold,
Brooke Bechtold, Grace Bedesem, Natalie
Brislin, Seth Brommer, Hannah Citsay, Daniel
Carr, Gabrielle Claus, Dominic Corrigan, Ellie
Cubbison, Autumn Cybulski, Michelle Cybulski,
Bryan Downey, Sydney Ernst, Erik Graybill, Kurt
Harnish, Sarah Heise, Shawn Henry, Maria
Howe, Peyton Jaquis, Caityln Kambouroglos,
Mikayla Kegel, Zoe Knaflec, Gabrielle Kuntz,
Abby Levine, Daniel Little, Samuel Martello,
Braden McCarty, Olivia McCoy, Christoper
Myers, Michael Myers, Allie Neuman, Sydney
Neuman, Sophia Packard, Lexi Pelletier,
Connor Rathsam, Christopher Richards, Maria
Russoniello, Benjamin Sallavanti, Haley
Schuring, Alexa Secrest, Maddie Smith, Chad
Wenger, Tancy Wenrich, Shauna White,
Maddy Wolfe and Andrew Young.
The LCHS Fine & Performing Arts Department will host their 2nd Annual Breakfast With Santa Event
on Saturday, December 12th in the LCHS Cafeteria. A buffet style breakfast will accompany performances by LCHS FPA students and faculty, a special message from Santa and every child receives a
gift bag and toy. Please RSVP before December 4th by contacting Tony Brill at [email protected].
The Lancaster Catholic Field Hockey Team still has seats available for their "Do As You Please" bus
trip to New York on Sunday Dec 6. Cost is $52 per person and includes the driver gratuity. Call 5090316 to reserve your spot or with questions.
The LCHS FPA George R. Schreck '47 and Barbara A. Schober '72 Memorial Concert & Lecture series
continues on Friday, December 18th at 7:30Pm in Old Main Auditorium with "The Art & Music of
Mary". Learn more about this concert and lecture by visiting www.lchsyes.org.
LCHS is in need of host families for international students. Visit www.lchsyes.org or email Anne
Weiss at [email protected] for more information.
SJN Youth Ministry/Youth Group Events
NCYC News Welcome back our NCYC
participants from their recent trip to
Indianapolis with Bishop Gainer. Participants
and Chaperones included: Joe Amidon,
Grace Bedesem, Autumn Cybulski, Michelle
Cybulski, Suzanne Cybulski, Katelyn
Kochanowski, Sheri Kochanowski, Malena
Kramer, Nina Kramer, Dominic Rodriquez,
Emma Quigley and Yolanda.
Young Women of Christ (YWC) meeting
Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. to 8
p.m.
We will pray for the people of Paris and all
the youth of our parish who are struggling
with their faith. All Girls between 6th grade
to high School age are welcome
Young Men of Christ Meeting (YMC)
Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. to 8
p.m.
Join us as we plan our initial meetings and
begin the process of inviting Clearanced
speakers to join us for these faith filled and
fun nights.
Both groups will have Banana Splits for our
snack.
College Care Packages Packed :
November 29 at Noon
Meet in the Youth room and we will pack the
boxes, have some snacks and write short
letters of encouragement to these students.
If you can bring a dozen cookies to place in
the boxes.
Saturday, December 5
Volunteers needed for our camp. Still need
one more wiseman and 10 elves.
Saint John Neumann Parish
November 29, 2015
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Lancaster, PA
Our Parish and Diocese
The Buildings & Grounds Committee of St. John
Neumann Church is interested in hiring
individuals to help with snow
removal at the Church grounds.
Saturday, December 5
9 am. To Noon
Interested parties should call
the office at 569-8531.
All gifts and gift cards for the Christmas Gift Giving
Project should be returned no later than Sunday,
November 29 after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Please
follow all instructions on the tags you select and place
the tags on the gift requested. Gifts should be returned to the
Social Hall and gift cards to the office.
Helpers of all ages are needed to assist
the Knights of Columbus sort gifts in the
Social Hall on Sunday, November 29
from Noon to 1:30 p.m. Please plan on
helping.
Cost: $10.00 per child or $25.00 for
three or more (in a family)
Let us help Prepare the way
for your child, as the season of
advent begins. We will have fun games,
music, Crafts, dancing, and have a visit
from the three wise men who are
making their way to the baby Jesus.
Deadline: December 1, 2015
Registration Form:
Family Name:________________________________________
Children’s Name: _____________________________________
Email:_______________________________________________________
Phone Number: _______________________
Paperwork will be sent via email or you can stop by the Youth Office Bulletin board for a
packet with permission slip. Drop your permission slip and payment to the SJN Office. Make
checks payable to SJNYM* You may mail the Registration form to: SJNYM * 601 East Delp
Road* Lancaster, PA 17601
My sincerest thanks to all of
our Bazaar Workshop Workers,
volunteers, donators and customers
for your part in making our last
Bazaar (Holiday Wrap-Up Sale) a
success.
I am grateful and appreciate
your continued support and loyalty all
of these years.
It has been my pleasure to
have worked with you for the good of
St. John Neumann Church and I am
proud of what we have accomplished
together.
Wishing you a
blessed Christmas and peace
and joy in the New Year.
Paulette Book
The Knights of Columbus will be
selling religious Christmas Cards
after all Masses beginning the
weekend of November 7 & 8.
Boxes of cards may be ordered or
taken with you at the time of
GET TO KNOW THE SAINTS! EWTN is a great
resource to learn more about you Catholic
Faith! Programming features devotionals,
teaching series, kids’ programming, daily
news, and special events—including movies
and documentaries on the lives of the great saints who have
gone before us. If you would like to know more about the
saints, don’t miss the opportunity! EWTN is here to help! Log
on to www.ewtn.com to learn more!