Holy Name of Jesus. Roman Catholic Church Allentown Boulevard Harrisburg, PA March 18, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Lent

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1 Holy Name of Jesus March 18, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Lent Roman Catholic Church 6150 Allentown Boulevard Harrisburg, PA PASTORAL STAFF Very Rev. Edward J. Quinlan Pastor Reverend Michael G. Metzgar Parochial Vicar Deacon Joseph J. Wrabel Permanent Deacon Deacon Jerome T. Foerster Permanent Deacon MASSES Weekends: Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 12:00 noon, 6:00 p.m. Weekdays: (Weekday schedule subject to change - please see inside bulletin) Mon-Thu.6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. Friday..6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. CONFESSIONS Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT This Lent the first readings have by and large presented covenants. Again, the term covenant means a binding agreement between people, or in the case of Sacred Scripture, between God and His people. On the First Sunday of Lent we heard about the Covenant God made with the people at the time of Noah, the Covenant of the Rainbow. We were reminded that God will never give up on his people, or on any of us as individuals. The Second Sunday, we heard about the Covenant of Faith made between God and Abraham. We were encouraged to have the faith of Abraham and to trust in God when we are challenged. We might not know how, but somehow God will set things straight. The Third Sunday of Lent presented the Covenant of the Law God made with Moses, the covenant of the Ten Commandments. This Sunday we hear Jeremiah s prophecy of the Covenant of the Heart. This will all lead to the Paschal Mystery and the Blood of the New and Eternal Covenant, the covenant we will renew on our altar in a few minutes. Our focus today is on Jeremiah s prophecy. A day will come, says the Lord through Jeremiah, when I will write my law upon their hearts. No longer will they have need to teach their friends and relatives how to know the LORD. All, from least to greatest, shall know me, says the LORD. That day has come. When we are united to God, then we can look within ourselves, determine what our conscience is telling us, and know how to serve our God. We don t need particular laws any more. We have the Lord. All of us are concerned with teaching our faith to our children. Religious education is not enough. It is important, yes, but it barely touches the surface of what it means to follow the Lord. Yes, it is important that our children learn their lessons. But it is infinitely more important that we provide our children with experience after experience of our living our love for God. It is not just their minds or our minds that God wants. What God wants is their hearts. What God wants is our hearts. - Excerpted from Rev. Msgr. Joseph A. Pellegrino, Diocese of St. Petersburg, FL Visit us on the web at

2 Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018 ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG MISSION STATEMENT PARISH OFFICE Monday - Friday: 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Phone: Fax: HolyNameOfJesusParishHarrisburg@ hbgdiocese.org Mr. Timothy Schropp Business Manager Mrs. Anna Nicolella Administrative Assistant CONVENT Phone: Sister Rita Smith, SSJ HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL Phone: Fax: Sister Rita Smith, SSJ Principal RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Phone: Fax: Pre-K & Kindergarten: Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Grades 1-8: Sunday, 9:05 a.m. Sister Rita Smith, SSJ Director of Religious Education DIRECTOR OF PARISH MUSIC Phone: Mr. Jay W. Risser BISHOP MCDEVITT HIGH SCHOOL Phone: Fax: Sister Mary Anne Bednar, IHM Principal DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG 4800 Union Deposit Road Harrisburg, PA Phone: To proclaim the goodness of God and to make truly present and active the one, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ to all people through the power of the Holy Spirit. SACRAMENTS Baptisms are held every Sunday after the 12:00 (noon) Mass. Parents are expected to attend an information and instruction session before the Baptism of the child. This session is held the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. Baptismal Registration forms can be found in the Parish Office or on our website. Godparents must be practicing Catholics, age 16 or older, have already received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, and, if married, married in accord with Catholic Church Law. Matrimony: Diocesan Common Policy requires nine to twelve months advance notification of the priest or deacon and attendance at marriage preparation. Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) - Mondays at 7:00 p.m., September through Easter. Please contact the Parish Office for information. Visitation of the Sick: Please notify the Parish Office when a member of the Parish is in the hospital or if someone is unable to attend Mass and wishes to receive Communion. Persons with Celiac Disease: It is necessary for validity that hosts for Mass must be made of wheat. An alternative is to receive the Precious Blood. At any weekend Mass, please let the celebrant know and we will have a chalice prepared for you to receive Holy Communion. REGISTRATION OR CHANGE OF ADDRESS We welcome all new members to our parish family. Please register at the Parish Office in order that we might be of assistance to you. If you move or change your phone number, please notify the Parish Office so that our records can be kept current.

3 Holy Name of Jesus Parish Harrisburg, PA OFFERTORY COLLECTION March 12, $31,667 March 11, $29,537 Thank you for all your continued generosity and support of the parish! MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, March 17 5:00 p.m. Owen Cole Brezitski Sunday, March 18 8:00 a.m. Sophie Papandrea 10:15 a.m. Margaret M. Taylor 12:00 p.m. People of the Parish 6:00 p.m. Dane M. Davis Monday, March 19 6:30 a.m. Francis Bobitz 8:00 a.m. Sally Davis Tuesday, March 20 6:30 a.m. Henry Nork 8:00 a.m. Joseph Calvanelli Wednesday, March 21 6:30 a.m. Aldo A. Fortino & Alberico Lio 7:00 p.m. Ginger M. McNally Thursday, March 22 6:30 a.m. Intentions of Nicholas & Diane Litow 8:00 a.m. John & Anna Karlovich Friday, March 23 6:30 a.m. Jane Zaborwski 8:30 a.m. Mary Jo Butch Saturday, March 24 8:30 a.m. Raffaele Lio 5:00 p.m. Stephen F. Foltz Sunday, March 25 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Hope Metzger 10:15 a.m. Joseph F. Clover 12:00 p.m. Joseph A. Plewa 6:00 p.m. People of the Parish SANCTUARY CANDLE is lit in memory of Mary Sivo. PARISH CALENDAR Sunday, March 18: 9:05/10:15 a.m. - Religious Education 1:00 p.m. - Baptisms 3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Devotions 7:00 p.m. - Edge Youth Group (Fmr Church) Monday, March 19: 6:00 p.m. - Karate (Former Church) 7:00 p.m. - Scouts (Scout Trailer) 7:00 p.m. - Nar-Anon (Library) 7:00 p.m. - RCIA (Room #208) 7:30 p.m. - Novena Tuesday, March 20: 6:00 p.m. - Tai Chi (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Men s Faith Study (Fmr Church) Wednesday, March 21: 5:30 p.m. - Soup & Scripture (Social Hall) 6:30 p.m. - Legion of Mary (Lounge) 6:30 p.m. - Ephesians Study (Fmr Church) Thursday, March 22: 6:00 p.m. - Karate (Connector) 6:30 p.m. - Scouts (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Knights of Columbus (F.C.) Friday, March 23: 9:30 a.m. - Catholicism Study (Fmr Church) 1:30 p.m. - Living Stations of the Cross 5:00 p.m. - Lenten Fish Dinner (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 24: 6:30 a.m. - That Man Is You! (Fmr Church) 9:00 a.m. - Sacrament of Penance 3:30 p.m. - Sacrament of Penance Next Sunday, March 25: 9:05/10:15 a.m. - Religious Education 1:00 p.m. - Baptisms 3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Devotions 4:00 p.m. - Young Women of Grace (F.C.) BE PREPARED FOR THE WORD OF THE LORD! Readings for next Sunday, March 18, 2018 PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD S PASSION Isaiah 50: 4-7 Psalm 22: 8-9, 17-18, 19-20, Philippians 2: 6-11 Mark 14: 1-15: 47

4 Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018 PRAYER LIST In your charity, please remember the sick, especially: Scott Ackerman, Mary Acri, Sondra Allen, Elaine Ambrose, Cheryl Baker, Alan Barr, Robert Bender, Bertha Besciglia, Barbara Border-Reed, Bill Brajkovich, Marcia Brickner, Betsy Broome, Mery-Beth Brown, Joanne Brunner, Katelyn Buser, Mary Buser, Dorothy Byers, Jackie Byles, Ann Campbell, Dwayne Campbell, Lily Carney, Robert Cek, Ashley Clover, Jim Clover, Marie Clover, Diane Cole, Kristy Constabile, Bill Cooper, Deacon Lawrence Crudup, Nick D Amico, Teresa Davis, Leona Deibert, José Delerme, Mary Diamond, Caroline DiSanto, Brenda Dove, Julie Dowhouser, Gayle Dye, Nathan Dye, Patricia Eagle, Bob Enterline, Ira Evans, Joanne Ferguson, Debra Flicker, Harry Focht, Paula Fogarty, Kelly Ford, Roger Fornstrom Sr., Matt Fortese, Pamela Fresco, Andrew Frey, Mary Ann Gaffney, Thomas Gentry, Amanda Godes, John Grab, Ethan Graff, Angela Purcell Graver, Emily Green, Rose Griffin, Stephanie Griffith, Robert Grubb, Hugh Hegarty, Grant Hodgson, Reagan Hollister, Tommy Holtzman, Aileen Honecker, Frankie Hubbs, Eric Huston, Jean James, John James, Philip Joseph, John Kambic, Noelle Karnash, Jen Karpency, Brian Keating, Christine Keegan, Lori Keener, Angeline Kenney, Mary Kepler, Frank Kessler, Sheila Kieffer, Carol Kitlan, George Klemick, Jerry Kolman, Leo Kopec, Lisa Koup, Sharon Kostick, Laurie Krammes, Collin Kratzer, Logan Kraus, Logan Lappley, James LaVia, Jon Lehman, Priscilla Liebner, Terry Lingrel, Marianne Loney, Eileen MacDonald, Bill Markle, Robert Markowski, Kelly Masi, Rosemary McClure, Jean McCracken, Cheryl McGrath, Barry McKeel, Mike McKenna, Makenzie Mehalick, Courtney Mescall, Richard Miller, Robert Miller, Eli Minnich, Gina Mischianti, Dianne Moran, Linda Norton, Theresa Notarnicola, Albert Novak, Lynn O Connor, Vince Pagano, Mary Palmer, Sandy Papandrea, John Petrone, Gabriel Paris, Gina Paris, Rosalie Pasquini, Gerry Pecora, William Pellant, Ursula Peters, Debbie Peterson, Tom Phillippy, Leah Poleshuk, Sue Poleshuk, Faustina Poliskey, Jennifer Pompei, Ellie Jane Prestine, Janice Rabideau, Wanda Raver, Kevin Readinger, Kathy Reed, Joel Rivera, Betty Robertson, Sara Robinson, Dom Romagna, John Romagna, Susan Romagna, Cheryl Romanell, Maureen Romano, William Romero, Louise Rossi, Theo Rudy, John Sardelis, Eileen Schell, Greg Schrum, Pat Schwab, Jeananne Scrimgeour, Pat Seedor, Caleb Shingara, Anne Louise Silberman, Tom Sinkovitz, Dolores Slinker, Jane Smith, Janet Smith, Vince Soccio, Theresa Speitel, Wendy Stahl, Rita Stasney, Michael Steiner, Hannah Stiles, Richard Swartz, John Synoraski, Richard Thomas, Willa Thompson, Spencer Tinsley, Thomas Toolan, Thomas Toone, Jonniene Urban, Daniel Vasques, Dominic Vivittore, Sheryl Webster, Genny Whitehaus, John Wierzbicki, Rosalyn Willis, Emily Wissler, Lucy Wright, Robert Yeselavage Sr., Alssandra Young, David Zieter. LENTEN APPEAL The 2018 Bishop s Annual Lenten Appeal is off to a great start. Thank you to all whom have pledged to this year s appeal. If you have not yet made a gift to the Bishop s Annual Lenten Appeal, we invite you to do so today. Every dollar raised to make our goal supports important Diocesan ministries and services and every dollar raised over our goal will be kept in the Parish to help us. SCHOOL & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS REGISTRATION - Holy Name of Jesus School is accepting new registrations for Kindergarten, Pre-K3, Pre-K4 and new students for the school year. Registrations can be made in the office during the school day. Entrance to the school is through the door with the maroon canopy. New Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age by August 31, A birth certificate, baptismal certificate, and a copy of immunizations are required for Kindergarten registrations. Pre-K3-3 years old by August 31, A birth Certificate and copy of immunization are required for Pre- K registrations. Pre-K4-4 years old by August 31, A birth Certificate and copy of immunization are required for Pre- K registrations. Please call the school office at for additional information and if you have any questions. SAVE THE DATE - The Annual Holy Name of Jesus School Gala will be held April 28, 2018 at the Sheraton Harrisburg/Hershey. This year s theme is 'Calling All Super Heroes!' For more information, please visit or or HNJgala@gmail.com. SMART MONEY - hnjsmartmoney@gmail.com; Nicole & Jason Lindemuth (orders); Jennifer Michelone (volunteers).

5 Holy Name of Jesus Parish Lenten Penance Services March 18, 7:00 p.m. - St. Joan of Arc, Hershey March 19, 7:00 p.m. - St. Margaret Mary, Harrisburg March 20, 7:00 p.m. - St. Elizabeth, Mechanicsburg March 22, 7:00 p.m. - St. Catherine, Harrisburg March 28, 7:00 p.m. - Good Shepherd, Camp Hill March 27, 7:00 p.m. - Holy Name, Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA BULLETIN DEADLINE Submissions for the March 25 bulletin are due in writing to the parish office no later than Monday, March 19 at 12:00 noon. Submissions for the April 1 bulletin are due in writing to the parish office no later than Friday, March 23 at 12:00 noon. PARISH NEWS & ACTIVITIES LENTEN FISH DINNER - Come and join the Parish community in the Social Hall every Friday through March 23, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Enjoy pub battered North Atlantic cod or oven baked tilapia. Prices are: $8 for adults 13 and older; $5 for children 6-12; children 5 and under eat free! The weekly special for March 23 will be the best of our chef, a seafood combo platter for $17 featuring all the favorites, especially the region s best crab cake and deep fried shrimp. We look forward to serving you and your family! THE TRAVELING CRUCIFIX - The Knights of Columbus Traveling Crucifix is available for all parishioners. The crucifix plus appropriate prayers may be borrowed from the church for a week. For details, Ed Braun at maryed314@yahoo.com. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Interested in joining the Holy Name of Jesus Knights of Columbus Council #14081? Visit or contact Terry Shingara at EDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP is in full swing, but we always welcome new members in grades 6-8 to join us! Meetings take place the first and third Sunday of most months in the Former Church. We are changing the time to 7:00-8:30 p.m. beginning March 18. Students currently in 5th grade may join us beginning March 18. Please enter through the front door of the former church/school. Any questions, hnjedge@gmail.com. HERSHEYPARK TICKET OFFER - Discount tickets to Hersheypark are available to friends and families of the parish at significant savings! Ticket prices are $34.85 for all ages. You can also add on a discounted meal ticket for 11.99, a snack voucher for $3.25, and/ or a discounted parking pass for $7.50. Forms can be found on the bulletin tables at the back of the Church, in the parish office, or at parish. Please make checks payable to Holy Name of Jesus. Orders with payment must be received in the parish office by Monday, April 30. Tickets will be delivered to the parish no later than May 25. PARISH NEWS & ACTIVITIES SPECIAL COLLECTION - This week, we are taking up The Catholic Relief Services Collection to respond to Jesus in disguise. This collection helps Catholic agencies to provide relief and support to struggling communities and to work toward peace and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters here and around the world. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collection. Learn more at ST. CHRISTOPHER S TRAVEL CLUB will be going to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in Hampton, NJ on Wednesday, April 25 to see Steel Magnolias. All inclusive cost is $86/person. For more information, please contact Carol Sue at or carolsue014@gmail.com. SOUP & SCRIPTURE will be held each Wednesday during Lent at 5:30 p.m. in the Social Hall. A simple meal of soups and breads will be served followed by a reflection on sacred scripture. Bring your own bible to follow along with the scripture readings. All are welcome! There is no cost. PARISH ADVOCACY MINISTRY - Jim & Diane Bohenick (jabohenick@comcast.net or ). NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) - Brian & Mary Metzger ( ). "God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2: 9-11) We would like to thank Bitner Family Funeral Homes for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin. We would like to thank Mid Penn Bank for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin.

6 Fifth 22nd Sunday of Lent Ordinary Time September March 18, 3, AROUND THE DIOCESE PCC EXECUTIVE POSITION AVAILABLE - The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) is the public affairs agency of the eight Latin Rite and two Eastern Rite Catholic dioceses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Located in Harrisburg, PCC currently employs a professional staff of eight individuals who are under the leadership and supervision of an Executive Director. Due to the impending retirement of its present Executive Director, PCC is seeking a highly-qualified and experienced individual to assume that position. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor s degree in theology, political science, public policy or a closely related field. A graduate level or law degree is preferred. Experience working as a lobbyist or equivalent legislative and public policy experience is essential. The successful candidate must demonstrate a knowledge of and fidelity to the mission of the Catholic Church and its public policy positions. Applicants may present their qualifications by transmitting a curriculum vitae along with a letter of interest, in confidence, to: PCC Executive Director Search Committee c/o Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg 4800 Union Deposit Road Harrisburg, PA WERE YOU MARRIED IN 1968? In honor of your 50th Wedding Anniversary, there will be a special Mass and reception at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 8 at Good Shepherd Church in Camp Hill. To receive an invitation, please contact the parish office at HolyNameOfJesusParishHarrisburg@hbgdiocese.org or by Thursday, April 12. EASTER BAKE SALE will be held on Saturday, March 24, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the parish hall at St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Church in Harrisburg. The homemade walnut, poppy seed and apricot rolls are $10. Perohi are frozen by the dozen for $6. Fillings available will be potato & cheese, cabbage, sauerkraut, prune, farmer cheese and apple. Smoked kielbasa is available in rings for $6 and sticks for $7. No orders will be taken; sale is on a first come, first served basis. Visit or call for more information. VOCATIONS - He became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him. The gift of a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life requires an obedient response through prayer and action. If God is calling you, contact Fr. Brian Wayne at or frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org. AROUND THE DIOCESE SPECIAL NEEDS TRACK MEET - Youth ages 8-21 with special needs are invited to attend a track practice with Bishop McDevitt athletes in March and an official meet on April 10, where they will get to run a race and be honorary Crusaders for the day! If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact Deborah Parker at or Jacobscrib@aol.com. This event is open to special needs youth within the Diocese of Harrisburg. All events will be held at Bishop McDevitt High School. HDCCW CONVENTION - The Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (HDCCW) cordially invites all women of the Diocese to attend the 93rd Annual Convention on Monday, April 16, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Cardinal Keeler Center. The theme is Joined in Christ. Keynote Speaker, Rose Folsom, will talk about Cultivating the Garden of Your Soul. There will be four afternoon workshops, a meditation room, exhibits, religious and Fair Trade items for purchase. Cost is $25 (includes continental breakfast and lunch). For more information or to register, contact Linda at linda.hartzell@comcast.net or Registration deadline is April 2. BISHOP MCDEVITT MUSICAL - Come see the Crusader Players in this year's production of Hello, Dolly! This blockbuster Broadway hit bursts with humor, romance, dancing, and some of the greatest songs in musical theater history. Show times are April 6 & 7 at 7:30 p.m. and April 8 at 3 p.m. in Finestra Hall. Reserve tickets can be purchased online at general admission tickets are available at the door. BISHOP MCDEVITT 30TH ANNUAL BLUE & GOLD GALA will be held on Saturday, April 14. The theme this year is Timeless Elegance. The evening includes dinner, drinks, dancing, live music from Cruise Control, and silent & live auctions. Donations of quality auction items are needed. Also accepting table sponsorships and program advertisers for the Gala Program. Contact Cheri Comasco at ext or ccomasco@bishopmcdeivtt.org. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for CONTACT Helpline. The phones are answered by people just like you who want to make a difference by connecting with people in need of assistance. The next training class is planned for March 19. For more information call the CONTACT office at or Linda & Dave Hunter at CONTACT needs your help to build a better community, one call at a time.

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