St.

Joan of Arc Catholic Church

359 West Areba Avenue Hershey, PA 17033 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 8, 2013
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed 12:00-1:00 PM) Telephone (717) 533-7168 Hospital Emergency Phone 805-7950 Website www.stjoanhershey.org Fax (717) 520-0526 Parish E-mail [email protected] REP 533-8578 Youth 533-1721 School 533-2854 Cafeteria 533-8537 Convent 533-2864 PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Michael Rothan, Pastor Rev. Brian Wayne, Parochial Vicar Rev. Pius Tukura Michael, In Residence Rev. Chukwubikem Okpechi, O.P., In Residence Deacon Rodrigue Mortel, MD Connie Egan, Director of Religious Education John Triscik, Youth Coordinator Beth Palmer, Director of Music OFFICE STAFF Barbara Hasson, Parish Manager Mary Butch, Secretary Susan Robison, Secretary John Curley, Finance Manager Jackie Abel, Director of Development Meeting Room C & Wings Ext. 102 Ext. 104 Ext. 105

Ext. 122 Ext. 128

Ext. 107 Ext. 115 Ext. 100 Ext. 103 Ext. 121 Ext. 117

ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL Sr. Eileen M. McGowan, D.M., Principal [email protected] Deb Rizzotto, Development Director Ext. 123 [email protected] Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wednesday - 5:00 to 5:30 PM, Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 PM Sacrament of the Sick: Call the Parish Office. Sacrament of Baptism: 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month Parents are required to attend one class. Please call the parish office to register. Sacrament of Marriage: Call the Parish office 9 to 12 months prior to the proposed wedding date. Parish Membership: Welcome to St. Joan of Arc Parish. Please register at the Parish Office. If you move, kindly let us know. Bulletin Deadline: In writing, the Monday before publication date by 9:00 AM. Bulletin email: [email protected]

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:15 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00, 5:30 PM Holy Days: 6:00 PM Vigil; 6:45, 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Daily Mass: Monday - Friday: 6:45 & 9:00 AM Saturday: 9:00 AM Rosary: 8:25 AM & 6:30 PM

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday of each month from after 9:00 AM Mass until 9:45 PM closing with Benediction. Prayer Service at 7:00 PM during Exposition on First Friday.

We, the Eucharistic Community of St. Joan of Arc Parish, by the grace of God and through our participation in His Word, the Churchs sacraments, and prayer, seek our eternal salvation. We live out the doctrines and traditions of our Faith in communion with the holy, catholic, and apostolic Church, established by Our Lord Jesus Christ. With courage, we follow the example of our patron saint and invoke her intercession as we strive to know God, love God and serve God which moves us to actively promote and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the midst of our every day life.

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YEAR OF FAITH
Passages from the Documents of the Second Vatican Council

The truth is that only in the mystery of the incarnate Word does the mystery of man take on light. For Adam, the first man, was a figure of Him Who was to come, namely Christ the Lord. Christ, the final Adam, by the revelation of the mystery of the Father and His love, fully reveals man to man himself and makes his supreme calling clear. It is not surprising, then, that in Him all the aforementioned truths find their root and attain their crown. He Who is "the image of the invisible God" (Col. 1:15), is Himself the perfect man. To the sons of Adam He restores the divine likeness which had been disfigured from the first sin onward. Since human nature as He assumed it was not annulled, by that very fact it has been raised up to a divine dignity in our respect too. For by His incarnation the Son of God has united Himself in some fashion with every man. He worked with human hands, He thought with a human mind, acted by human choice and loved with a human heart. Born of the Virgin Mary, He has truly been made one of us, like us in all things except sin. - Gaudium et Spes, 22 PETERS PENCE Today we support the Holy Father in his charitable works. The Peters Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to support the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disaster and others in need of emergency assistance. Be a pilgrim of charity - please be generous in todays collection. ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS AVAILABLE FOR: MAIN: Sep 22; Oct 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov 10, 17, 24; Dec 8 BLESSED MOTHER: Sep 22; Oct 6, 20; Nov 3, 17, 24 SAINT JOSEPH: Oct 20; Nov 3, 17; Dec 15 RESPECT LIFE ROSE: Sept 15, 22, 29; Oct 13, 20 Please call the Parish Office for all available dates.

MONDAY, September 9-Saint Peter Claver 6:45 AM Dominic Pavone 9:00 AM Robert C. Barry, Sr. TUESDAY, September 10 6:45 AM Larry Demers 9:00 AM Special intentions of Charles & Joyce Everson on their 64th wedding anniversary WEDNESDAY, September 11 6:45 AM Nancy Coletti 9:00 AM Stan MacMahon THURSDAY, September 12-The Most Holy Name of Mary 6:45 AM Cora Memmi 9:00 AM Danny & Joan Marie Rittelmann FRIDAY, September 13-Saint John Chrysostom 6:45 AM Doris Engle 9:00 AM Lois Deiling SATURDAY, September 14-The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 9:00 AM Hugo Morelli, Addaria & William Cialone

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15, 2013

Readings: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10 Moses intercedes on behalf of the people who had turned away from the covenant. The Lord delights not in sin, but in turning back to him, for a contrite and humbled heart God will never spurn. He sent his Son into the world not to condemn but to save sinners. VIGIL, September 14 5:15 PM Divo DiClemente SUNDAY, September 15 7:30 AM Joseph P. Nocera 9:00 AM People of the Parish 10:30 AM Jean Gill 12:00 PM Barbara Salus 5:30 PM Michael ONeil Readings for the Week of September 1, 2013 Monday Col 1:24-2:3; Ps 62; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday Col 2:6-15; Ps 145; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday Col 3:1-11; Ps 145; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday Col 3:12-17; Ps 150; Lk 6:27-38 Friday 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 We wish to thank the sponsor of the week Pealers Flowers & More for advertising in our bulletin

ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH

HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for September 15, 2013

Lector EMHC 5:15 PM S. Ittleson K. McCarthy D. Morgan J. Pantalone N. Stewart M. Totaro Altar Servers G. Gurney G. Harbaugh T. Harbaugh P. Starner MC J. P. Katzenmoyer D. Kodua N. Kodua M. Tice 7:30 AM P. Graybash B. McCarthy F. McCarthy V. Saplala 9:00 AM A. Gould S. Lutz W. Lutz R. Pronio Sr. Salvatoris R. Barry A. Kulina D. Kulina C. Larkin P. Larkin 10:30 AM B. Hasson P. Mooney C. Mortel K. Robinson E. Weiss M. Wetherhold M. Keeler N. Martin D. Matas M. Matas 12:00 Noon G. Duval T. Mayan C. Morelli J. Nolan M. Waiter 5:30 PM M. Fagerstrom J. McGruder S. Parker L. Rogers M. Rogers S. Susi J. McInerney M. Keeler Z. Rauscher

J. McGregor J. McGurrin M. McQuillan E. Lamoreaux

A. Metro P. Quirk J. Saplala B. Gette M. Perrotti Money Counters: A. Santeusanio, M. Rothermel, C. Frank, S. Boova, V. Peracchia, C. Yakstis

T. Grudi

August 31 & September 1, 2013

5:15 - 183 10:30 - 490 7:30 - 260 12:00 - 319 TOTAL - 1892 9:00 - 345 5:30 - 295

WE ARE A TITHING PARISH FOLLOWING GODS PLAN FOR GIVING This Year to Date $231,000 Previous Year $241,000 The following parishioners or family members are ill. Please remember them and all the sick of the parish in your prayers. Jaeme Bogrette, Jeff Hahn, Aggie Arnold Norman, Carmela Schatt, Sandra Cupp, Kaitlin Buser, Landon Kreider, Vincent Savini, David Liddy, John Shank, Eileen Badman, Jane Serio, Donald & Janna Wise, Dorothy Bilger, Garry, Loretta and Autumn Amsbaugh, Kenneth & Luann Wise, Francis Breit Reminder: Names will remain on the list for six weeks. Please call to have them placed back on the prayer list.

ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS MAIN ALTAR: In loving memory of Calvin & Elda Cappelli by their family BLESSED MOTHER: In loving memory of Ellen & Mike Harley by their family SAINT JOSEPH: In loving memory of the deceased Cappelli and Peracchia families by Cindy Cappelli Hollenbach RESPECT LIFE ROSE: In loving memory of Joseph OConnell by his wife The community of SJA welcomes these newly baptized children of God: George Howard Brianna Korzeniewski Dominic Melendez Kyle Swallow Please pray for the soul of Charles Covage and Bernie Narren who died recently. The parish community of St. Joan of Arc Church extends its deepest sympathy to their family and relatives on their loss.

If you would like to take the Pilgrim Cross into your home (for one week per year) and pray for vocations, please call the parish office at 533-7168. This week Sept 9 - Sept 16 the Pilgrim cross will be in the home of the Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Bolan. Next week Sept 16 - Sept 23 the Pilgrim cross will be in the home of the Duck Family. Please note that the drop off day and pick up day is now on a Monday due to the office being closed on Sundays.

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EDGE!!! EDGE is for grades 6-8 and meets on Monday nights in Meeting Room C from 7-8:15. EDGE returns on September 9, 16, and 23. If you have any questions, please call John at 533-1721 or at [email protected]. Life Teen This Week -Who am I? The question may be more complex than you think. But who are you and what is Christ calling you to be? This week we will begin our year on Social Justice and why the Lord and His Church are calling you to serve. Life Teen Next Week - Social-Light Our social nature is at the heart of all Catholic social teaching. Next week we will take a look at Love our neighbors as ourselves. Special Olympics - The Special Olympics are on September 22 at Hershey Middle School. This is a great way for teens to come and cheer on the Olympians and play some fun games with them. If you are interested in any of the above, please call John in the Youth Office at 533-1721 or email him at [email protected]. LIFE TEEN YOUTH MINISTRYMINISTRY-LEADING TEENS CLOSER TO CHRIST www.stjoanhershey.org/youth-ministries.html HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED The Hershey Food Bank and Community Outreach located at 120 East Derry Road is available to help Derry Township residents and members of Derry Township churches with food, paper products, and personal care items. If you or someone you know is in need of a little extra help, please contact: Neil and Odette 533-7386, Nancy 533-1939 or email [email protected]. www.hersheyfoodbank.com What care receivers in our parish are saying about our Stephen Ministry Program: I would like to thank Stephen Ministry for their support during a most painful and hurtful time in our family. Even though our situation may never be resolved, the ministry is helpful with support and caring for people and, most important to me was their prayer support. We recommend this ministry to anyone having a difficult time coping with a desperate situation. And My Stephen Minister helped me to become grounded. I was made aware of what was good in my life. This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. John 15:12

SCHOOL NEWS
St Joan of Arc School still has a few spots available for: Pre 4 half day program from 12 noon to 3 pm Pre 4 and kindergarten program from 8:10 to 3 pm and grades 1st to 8th. Extended day program available from 3 to 6 Call St Joan of Arc School for details or to set up a tour at: 717-533-2854 or email Deb Rizzotto, Director of Development at: [email protected] SPONSOR A CHILD If you are interested in sponsoring a child in full or in part here at St. Joan of Arc, please contact Deb Rizzotto, Director of Development at 717-5332854 or email at [email protected] We appreciate those of you who have contributed and look forward to those of you who will. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SJAs REP program supports all students, including those with special needs. Our program includes a special needs class held on Sunday mornings, helpers to provide 1 on 1 assistance in regular education REP classes, and in-home instruction for children who cannot attend classes. Parents and guardians: If you would like more information, please contact Connie Egan at (717) 533-7168, ext. 122 or via email at [email protected]. Volunteers: If you have a background in special education and/or willingness to learn and volunteer for this important ministry, we would welcome your support. Please contact Connie Egan at the phone number or email listed above. Thank you! DAUGHTERS OF MERCY 20-WEEK RAFFLE $100.00 - Lee Rain Inc., Vineland, NJ $ 50.00 - Mike Wolfe, Hummelstown, PA $ 50.00 - Cheryl Densten, Vineland, NJ $ 50.00 - Larry Hurst, Millville, NJ $ 50.00 - Susan Melchiorre, Berwick, PA Congratulations to the winners! Fall into Community by joining The Neighborhood Christian Community Ministry on September 8, 2013 after the 9:00 and 10:30 Masses in the cafeteria Coffee, Donuts, Tea and Juice

COME FOR THE FOOD ------ STAY FOR THE FELLOWSHIP!!

ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH

HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA

CCW Covered Dish Meeting Please join us for the first CCW meeting of the year. It is Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 PM in the School cafeteria. We welcome all ladies of the parish, and their tasty contributions to the meal. We'll be planning the year's activities and handing out the calendar so please come with ideas and enthusiasm. We look forward to seeing you there. National Day of Remembrance All parishioners are invited to participate with St. Pauls and St. Joan of Arc Pro-Life members for the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children, at which people will honor and pray for our unborn brothers and sisters at gravesites and memorials around the country. On Saturday, September 14, join us for the 9:00 AM Mass at St. Joan of Arc Church and afterwards for a short prayer service at their memorial to the innocent victims of abortion. This observance is coordinated by Priests for Life, Citizens for a Pro-Life Society and the Pro-Life Action League. It marks the 25th anniversary of the burial of hundreds of aborted babies found outside abortion clinics in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For more information or questions, contact Sandra Paveglio 717- 838-5243, or Chris Hagan, 717-639-9982 RCIA Next Sunday at the noon Mass we joyfully celebrate the Rite of Acceptance for those in the RCIA process who are unbaptized. This Rite is part of the journey to full initiation in the Catholic Church. It marks the public assembling of these candidates for the first time. They have completed the precatechumenate and by this Rite are declaring a desire to continue learning about the Catholic Church. The Church in turn in carrying out its apostolic mission, accepts them as persons who intend to become its members. Please keep in your prayers the following catechumens: Faith Brocisus, Edwin Douglas, Ashley Merrill and Linda Wikel. The Tuesday morning Little Rock Bible Study group has patiently awaited publication of the new study guide for the book of Isaiah. Since this new guide is now ready, we are eagerly looking forward to studying this important Old Testament book. We cordially invite you, our fellow parishioners, to join us this fall and winter on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM starting September 10, 2013. We meet in Room C. All you have to do is read a little each week, answer some questions, pray and praise our God. Come and learn what makes Isaiah relevant to us and to our dear Savior. For more info and/or to sign up, call Jim Gibbs home 717-5660479 or cell 717-798-0716.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS We are using our email system (Sendblaster) for announcements, etc. Several messages have already been sent. If you have not received any messages from us, please send an email to [email protected]. In several cases your email address was not entered correctly (Connies mistake!) and bounced back to us. Theres also a Religious Education facebook page. Go to St. Joan of Arc Religious Ed and Like it and you will receive the latest updates automatically. Thank you to all who helped prepare and serve the September meal at the Hope Lodge. Our next dinner will be Oct 1st. Contact Jean Marie Fischer if you are interested in helping in any way. Many thanks for the canned food, monetary donations, and personal care items donated in last weekends collection. Your continued kindness and support is very much appreciated. Next collection is September 28 & 29. The Neighborhood Christian Community Ministry extends heartfelt gratitude to all who participated in the outdoor home Masses this summer. We especially appreciate the generosity of our priests, Fr. Rothan, Fr. Wayne, and Fr. Pius who gave of themselves for us. These Masses would not be possible without the gracious hospitality of those who hosted and opened their hearts and homes to their NCC communities. BOYS BASKETBALL REGISTRATION September 8 after 9:00 & 10:30 AM Mass at the school gym for grades 1 through 8 Boys must be active in religious education, be St. Joans or Holy Spirit parish member or attend St. Joans School. The fee for CYO teams is $100 & intramurals is $60. Checks payable to St. Joans Basketball High School age CYO registration will be later this year. Questions, call Marty Rowland at 533-7242. GIRLS BASKETBALL REGISTRATION registration forms are available outside the parish office or by contacting John Polly at 717-982-5192 or [email protected]. Girls Basketball Open Gym will be Thursday evenings from 6:15 - 7:30 PM starting Sept 5th. Contact John Polly with questions at 717-982-5192 or [email protected]

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 1 PM TO 4 PM - YOU WON'T LEAVE HUNGRY.

If your last name begins with: A - H: Please bring a vegetable dish I - P: Please bring a salad Q - Z: Please bring a dessert

There will be some tables and chairs available, but please bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. St. Joan of Arc School PTO will provide children's games. Knights of Columbus will be grilling up burgers & hotdogs. The boy scouts will be providing Smores. There will be cake and ice cream in honor of Fr. Chuks 70th Birthday!
Hi Father, Thank you so much for having me in last weekend. You have a wonderful, welcoming parish. Their generosity was fantastic and currently we are well over $11,000 for the weekend! That has blown me away and literally had Sister Veronica in tears. A year ago she was faced with large funding cuts from CRS and looking at seriously having to pull down some programs. The help from the United States has made them able to move ahead with their Greenhouse Project and to begin generating their own funding. It now looks like (God willing) CBHC will be largely self-funded within a year or two at the most. Here's a link to the greenhouse page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.383930941704852.82436.383851941712752&type=1 There are pictures of Greenhouse 2 being installed about 3 weeks ago. Just heard from Sister that they had 100% germination of the seedlings, so very good news. You can also see the tall corn that they can grow on the surrounding land using water from the new well and pump that U. S. donations paid for. CBHC is re-working their business plan right now because of the added funding, so I can't give exact information on how this will go. They have to begin looking at spending money to move the produce from the farm to the city (either renting or buying a large produce truck). But, to give you a rough idea, your parish alone has just funded roughly 2 of the 11 total greenhouses needed. That is awesome, Father. One impression I got from many of the people over there during my trip is that they are amazed that people 9000 miles away truly care about them. Personally, being involved in something like this and knowing that people are alive today because of our work has been a life changing event. It has truly shown me Our Lord's love of the poor and how we are called to help them. Thank you for helping us to help them. Pat