Holy Name of Jesus. Roman Catholic Church Allentown Boulevard Harrisburg, PA May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter

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1 Holy Name of Jesus May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 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. "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) SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER This gospel passage is filled with beautiful statements about the everpopular subject of love. Jesus tells us that the Father loves him, and that he in turn loves us, and that we should love one another. Perhaps we have heard these sentiments expressed so often that we no longer realize how profound and dramatic they really are. When Jesus says that the Father has loved him, he is correcting a very common concept of God. Many people at that time (and perhaps ever since) pictured God as someone very transcendent and therefore very distant from them. He was surely all-powerful but, like most powerful ones, he seemed to be cruel as well. Is God not in some way responsible for famine and natural disasters? Does he not at least permit the death of young parents and innocent children? But Jesus tells us that he knows God much better than we do. As eternal Word, he dwells in the lap of his heavenly Father (John 1: 18). This is body language, which tells us that Jesus hears the very heartbeat of his Father. He assures us that God is a loving Father who wishes only good for us. Most of all, he knows that this loving Father offers us a love that can enliven and nurture and energize us, just as the sun energizes plants and trees. Jesus invites us to experience and to trust this life-giving love, to live in the presence of it, and to yearn for it, just as the sunflower follows the sun across the sky in our human gardens. Then we will know how to become sunshine in the lives of others. We will also know how to deal with mysteries in our lives. We will also want to share our treasures with others and thus become part of that divine love that overcomes all darkness and evil. - Excerpted from Rev. Demetrius R. Dumm, O.S.B., St. Vincent Archabbey Visit us on the web at

2 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 6, 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 April 30, $26,681 April 29, $29,836 Thank you for all your continued generosity and support of the parish! MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, May 5 5:00 p.m. Catherine Ondisco Sunday, May 6 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:15 a.m. John & Martin Hines 12:00 p.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Papandrea & Mahan Families 6:00 p.m. Dr. Albert Rocuskie Monday, May 7 6:30 a.m. Julia Griffin 8:00 a.m. Richard Baran Tuesday, May 8 6:30 a.m. Alejandro Lukban 8:00 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Lapano & Nicotera Families Wednesday, May 9 6:30 a.m. Rosina Magnelli-Lio 5:30 p.m. Arnold J. Brockman Thursday, May 10 6:30 a.m. Verano Pasquini 8:30 a.m. People of the Parish 12:00 p.m. Patricia W. Ulishney 7:00 p.m. Al Urban Friday, May 11 6:30 a.m. Caroline Pugliese 8:30 a.m. Joel Szajek Saturday, May 12 5:00 p.m. Intentions of Rev. Christopher Metzgar, CFR (12th Ordination Anniversary) Sunday, May 13 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Mothers 10:15 a.m. People of the Parish 12:00 p.m. Intentions of Mothers 6:00 p.m. Intentions of Mothers PARISH CALENDAR Sunday, May 6: 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 (F.C.) Monday, May 7: 6:00 p.m. - Karate (Former Church) 7:00 p.m. - Scouts (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Nar-Anon (Library) 7:30 p.m. - Novena Tuesday, May 8: 6:00 p.m. - Tai Chi (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Men s Faith Study (Fmr Church) Wednesday, May 9: 6:30 p.m. - Legion of Mary (Lounge) 6:30 p.m. - CCW Meeting (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Baptismal Instruction (Library) Thursday, May 10: 6:00 p.m. - Karate (Connector) 7:00 p.m. - Knights of Columbus (F.C.) Friday, May 11 Saturday, May 12: 6:30 a.m. - That Man Is You! (Fmr Church) 3:30 p.m. - Sacrament of Penance Next Sunday, May 13: 9:05/10:15 a.m. - Religious Education 1:00 p.m. - Baptisms 3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Devotions We would like to thank Gilbert L. Dailey Funeral Home, Inc. for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin. We would like to thank Grill 22 for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin. SANCTUARY CANDLE is lit in memory of Beatrice Sackett. DAILY MASS SCHEDULE - Please note: on Wednesay, May 9, daily Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 a.m. only; Due to our second grader students receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion, 8:30 a.m. daily Mass and 9:00 a.m. Sacrament of Penance are canceled for Saturday, May 12. THE FEAST OF THE ASCENSION, a holy day of obligation, will be on Thursday, May 10. We will celebrate Mass at 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 7:00 p.m. On Wednesday May 9, the Vigil Mass will be held at 5:30 p.m. BE PREPARED FOR THE WORD OF THE LORD! Readings for next Sunday, May 13, 2018 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 1: 15-17, 20a, 20c - 26 Psalm 103: 1-2, 11-12, John 4: John 17: 11b - 19

4 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 6, 2018 PRAYER LIST In your charity, please remember the sick, especially: Mary Acri, Patricia Albrecht, Sondra Allen, Elaine Ambrose, Cheryl Baker, Alan Barr, Robert Bender, Bertha Besciglia, Barbara Border-Reed, Andy Boyer, 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, Jacquelyn Cristillo, 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, Thomas Gentry, John Grab, Ethan Graff, Angela Purcell Graver, Emily Green, Rose Griffin, Stephanie Griffith, Helen Grimooris, Robert Grubb, Ben Hardy, 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, Lori Keener, Baby Kennedy, 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, Mollie O Neill, 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, Louise Rossi, Theo Rudy, John Sardelis, Eileen Schell, 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, Alssandra Young, David Zieter. Financial Report March 2018 Church Month YTD Income Sunday & Holy Days 131,122 1,352,401 Extraordinary 8, ,448 Capital Campaign 1,155 65,637 Total Income 140,876 1,560,486 Expenses Salary & Benefits 24, ,941 Other Expenses 46, ,256 Deposit to Savings 5, ,589 Total Expenses 76, ,786 Rectory Expenses 2,602 16,672 Convent Expenses 988 8,064 School Income Tuition & Fundraising 127,616 1,008,758 Expenses Salary and Benefits 125,034 1,203,881 Other Expenses 10, ,887 Total Expenses 135,335 1,321,768 Pre-K Income 3,790 45,224 Expenses 4,829 33,782 Cafeteria Income 15,828 73,516 Expenses 4,484 72,288 Religious Ed Income 756 5,936 Expenses 119 6,990 Gymnasium Expenses 147 3,261 Total Income 288,866 2,693,920 Total Expenses 225,487 2,361,611 SCHOOL & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES for grades 1-8, kindergarten & preschool will end on Sunday, May 6. DIOCESAN SPELLING BEE - Gabrielle Skehan, Grade 6, recently represented Holy Name of Jesus School at the Diocesan Spelling Bee. DIOCESAN GEOGRAPHY BEE - Michael Snyder, Grade 7, recently represented Holy Name of Jesus School at the Diocesan Geography Bee. DIOCESAN FAITH BEE - Congratulations to Michael Gontis, who placed fourth in the Diocesan Faith Bee. MAY PROCESSION - Holy Name of Jesus School honored Mary with the annual May Procession on May 1. The 7th and 8th grade students created a Living Rosary. The May Queen, Theresa Nguyen, her escort, Natalie Skehan, and the Court, Mary Kate Huynh, Ava Lee, Katelyn Long, and Elise Wrabel, led the students in the recitation of the Rosary.

5 Holy Name of Jesus Parish PARISH NEWS & ACTIVITIES May he rest in the peace of the Lord! Please pray for the soul of William Romero, who passed away on April 27. The parish community of Holy Name of Jesus extends its deepest sympathies to his family, friends and relatives on their loss. HNJ COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Social Hall. Members are reminded to bring a covered dish. All ladies of the parish are invited! PARISH OUTDOOR ROSARY - ***DATE CHANGE*** The members of Holy Name of Jesus will continue the tradition of honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary with the semi-annual Parish Outdoor Rosary on Tuesday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. The rosary will be held between the church and the school buildings (in case of rain, this event will be held in the Church). Families are encouraged to bring their children as we as honor our Blessed Mother during the month of May. BABY SHOWER TO BENEFIT LOURDESHOUSE - Jesus has called us to welcome children in His name (Mark 9:37). Holy Name Parish will help support God s call by hosting a celebration of life on Wednesday, May 16, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Social Hall. This fun evening is an opportunity to help moms and their babies while enjoying baby shower traditions of games, prizes, homemade desserts, and good conversation. Please bring a baby gift (unwrapped). All newborn clothing, diapers and gifts will be donated to Lourdeshouse Maternity Home. If you are new to the parish, this is a fun event to meet other parishioners! You may also want to bring a few extra dollars for a chance to go home with one of the lovely raffle baskets. All proceeds will go directly to Lourdeshouse. For more information, please contact Angie at hnjbabyshower@gmail.com. PARISH NEWS & ACTIVITIES Harrisburg, PA ROSARY IN THE PRAYER GARDEN will resume for the summer beginning on Tuesday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m., weather permitting. We will pray for World Peace and any petitions of those attending. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! BUS TRIPS - St. Christopher s Travel Club will host the following bus trips: June to Wildwood, NJ, all inclusive $558/person; September 9-15 to Myrtle Beach & Charleston, SC, $625/person. For more info or brochures, please contact Carol Sue Strencosky at carolsue014@gmail.com or NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) - Brian & Mary Metzger ( ). PARISH ADVOCACY MINISTRY - Jim & Diane Bohenick (jabohenick@comcast.net or ). BULLETIN DEADLINE Submissions for the May 13 bulletin are due in writing to the parish office no later than Monday, May 7 at 12:00 noon. SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Holy Name of Jesus is looking for an individual 17 and older to perform basic janitorial functions such as vacuuming, moving furniture, and cleaning during the months of June through August. The position requires varying degrees of physical exertion to include lifting at least 75 pounds. If interested, send your resume or letter of interest to: HolyNameOfJesusParishHarrisburg@hbgdiocese.org KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Interested in joining the Holy Name of Jesus Knights of Columbus Council #14081? Visit or contact Terry Shingara at

6 Sixth 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Easter Time September May 6, 3, AROUND THE DIOCESE CURSILLO MOVEMENT ULTREYA - The Diocese of Harrisburg Cursillio Movement will be hosting the Greater Harrisburg Area Ultreya on Wednesday, May 16, 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus in the Former Church. Light Refreshments will be available. Fr. Michael G. Metzger will be our Spirituual Advisor for the evening. If you have questions about what the Cursillo Movement is, please join us! We will be happy to answer them! DeColores! SUMMER MUSICAL THEATER CAMP - Students entering grades 4 to 7 are invited to participate in the summer musical theater camp held at Trinity High School. This year the camp will feature the musical Willy Wonka Kids! The camp runs June 11-29, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday through Friday. A public performance will take place on Friday, June 29, 7:00 p.m. All campers will be cast into parts, learn choreography and perform a show with scenery, mics and lights! For registration information please contact bjmeagher@sainttheresaschool.org. BUS TRIP - Little Flower Club (St. Theresa Church, New Cumberland) will sponsor a bus trip to Sight & Sound Theatre to see the show Jesus on Wednesday, July 11. Cost is $125/person; includes transportation, dinner at Fulton Steamboat Inn and all gratuities. Deadline for reservations is May 21. Payment due in full at time of reservation. Please call Rose Carter at or Helen Shirk at SHROUD OF TURIN PRESENTATION - Tickets are now available for an exciting opportunity to experience an in-depth presentation about the Shroud of Turin. Catholic Charities is pleased to welcome Dr. John Jackson for his presentation, "The Scientific Aspects of the Shroud of Turin and the First Holy Week." This event will take place on May 23, 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Cardinal Keeler Center. Tickets are $30 each, and the evening includes a reception with light refreshments during intermission. Proceeds from the event will benefit Catholic Charities. For more info, visit or contact Christopher Meehan at cmeehan@cchbg.org or HARRISBURG SENATORS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NIGHT - Join the Harrisburg Diocese for a night of fun at the Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game on Saturday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m. at Metro Bank Park on City Island. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $11 and everyone receives a Senators Hat! Plus, there will be a raffle just for Diocesan Participants. Purchase tickets at AROUND THE DIOCESE FREE CPR/AED COURSE - As part of our ongoing community safety initiative, Owen's Foundation will be offering a FREE AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED course taught and hosted by South Central EMS (8065 Allentown Blvd, Harrisburg) on Saturday, May 19 starting at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome but space is limited, reserve your spot by contacting Mark & Karen at orange4owen@comcast.net or Owen s Foundation is a charitable fund of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). Orange 4 Owen is a project of TFEC, fiscal sponsor. The official registration and financial information of TFEC may be obtained from the PA Department of State or by calling toll-free, within PA, Registration does not imply endorsement. WOMEN OF GRACE ANNUAL RETREAT at Malvern Retreat House will take place July New this year will be a Young Women of Grace Retreat on Saturday, July 14. Speakers include Johnnette Benkovic, Kathleen Beckman, and Rev. Philip Scott. Registration cost includes lodging and all meals. This retreat is normally a sell-out, so register today! Visit or to register. Contact Chris Arnold at or carnold@womenofgrace.com with any questions. CATHOLIC CEMETERIES OFFER - Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries is offering a Spring Savings Event for a limited time only. Discounts of up to 30% on Pre-Planned Purchases are available through June 30. Please contact Tyler Shanabrook at or TShanabrook@hbgdiocese.org for additional information on this savings opportunity. MCDEVITT SCIENCE CAMP - Bishop McDevitt High School is proudly hosting its 7th Annual Science Camp during the 2018 summer! Students that will be entering grades 5-8 this fall are eligible to attend. Our Science Camp is designed to improve the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in young students by creating challenging academic lessons and projects in an environment that is fun and exciting. The camp will run June 11-14, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Transportation will not be provided, and children attending must bring their own lunch and drink. For more information or to register, please visit /. VOCATIONS - God sent His only Son into the world so that we might live through Him. Are you open to the call to be sent into the world as a priest or consecrated religious, that others might live in Christ? Contact Rev. Brian Wayne at , ext. 282 or frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org.

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