Holy Name of Jesus. Roman Catholic Church Allentown Boulevard Harrisburg, PA March 11, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Lent

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1 Holy Name of Jesus March 11, 2018 Fourth 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. "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) FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT The sign of God s power is the cross. The Son of Man is lifted up so that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life. Jesus died for us to restore us to God s intended place for mankind in the order of creation. At the same time, the cross is the sign of contradiction. Christ, put to death, is in control of the universe. What appears as defeat is really victory because the sacrifice of Christ initiates the reign of God. At his weakest, Jesus is the strongest. God is in control. He turns defeat into victory for those with a living faith in him. Life is too difficult to handle alone. We need help. All of us. He doesn t want us to be in grief. He wants to heal us with His Love. We have Him. We need to trust in Him. Through it all God will take control. When we are convinced that we can't handle things by ourselves and call upon God for help, we are at our strongest. Now we appreciate our need for Him in our lives. When we put all in His hands and act according to our consciences, even though this may be difficult and painful, then in our weakness we are strong. God is in control. We have to tell ourselves that over and over again. If only we would allow Him to be our strength, then nothing can defeat us. Not even the worst cross we could imagine can destroy His Love in our lives. Today we pray that we might have the humility and the courage to trust God to be our strength. - Excerpted from Rev. Msgr. Joseph A. Pellegrino, Diocese of St. Petersburg, FL Visit us on the web at

2 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 11, 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 5, $36,383 March 4, $34,215 Thank you for all your continued generosity and support of the parish! MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, March 10 5:00 p.m. Joseph A. Plewa Sunday, March 11 8:00 a.m. Mary Patrick 10:15 a.m. People of the Parish 12:00 p.m. Deceased Members of the Legion of Mary 6:00 p.m. Intentions of Sr. Mary Gebhart, SSJ Monday, March 12 6:30 a.m. Intentions of Brad Giampietro 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Aaron & Jill Bray Tuesday, March 13 6:30 a.m. Allen Dempsey 8:00 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Oldani & Metzger Families Wednesday, March 14 6:30 a.m. Richard Klemick 7:00 p.m. Elizabeth E. Beard Thursday, March 15 6:30 a.m. Mary G. Hatfield 8:00 a.m. Danny Blascovich Friday, March 16 6:30 a.m. John Hines 8:30 a.m. Peter Rooney 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 SANCTUARY CANDLE is lit in memory of Owen Cole Brezitski. DAILY MASS SCHEDULE - Please note: due to our 8th grade students receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, we will not have 8:30 a.m. Mass on Saturday, March 17. BE PREPARED FOR THE WORD OF THE LORD! Readings for next Sunday, March 18, 2018 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Jeremiah 31: Psalm 51: 3-4, 12-13, Hebrews 5: 7-9 John 12: PARISH CALENDAR Sunday, March 11: 8:45 a.m. - HNJ Blood Drive (Gym) 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.) Monday, March 12: 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 13: 6:00 p.m. - Tai Chi (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Men s Faith Study (Fmr Church) 7:00 p.m. - CCW Meeting (Social Hall) Wednesday, March 14: 5:30 p.m. - Soup & Scripture (Social Hall) 6:30 p.m. - Legion of Mary (Lounge) 6:30 p.m. - Ephesians Study (Fmr Church) 7:00 p.m. - Baptismal Instruction (Library) Thursday, March 15: 6:00 p.m. - Karate (Former Church) 6:30 p.m. - Scouts (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Confirmation Practice Friday, March 16: 9:30 a.m. - Catholicism Study (Fmr Church) 2:15 p.m. - Stations of the Cross 5:00 p.m. - Lenten Fish Dinner (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 17: 6:30 a.m. - That Man Is You! (Fmr Church) 10:00 a.m. - Sacrament of Confirmation 3:30 p.m. - Sacrament of Penance Next 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)

4 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 11, 2018 Lenten Penance Services March 11, 2:00 p.m. - Seven Sorrows, Middletown March 11, 7:00 p.m. - St. Theresa, New Cumberland 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 The Anniversary of our Diocese - Part III What did the diocese look like in 1868? At the young age of 34 the newly consecrated Bishop Jeremiah J. Shanahan arrived in Harrisburg to take up his responsibilities for a sprawling diocese covering 18 counties in central Pennsylvania. (In 1901 three counties Center, Clinton and Fulton were ceded to help form the Diocese of Altoona leaving the current 15.) There were about 25,000 Catholics in the diocese. There were 19 parishes with resident pastors and 34 missions and stations. Some 7 counties had no resident pastor. There were 7 parochial schools and one academy with a total enrollment of 955 students. Faculties consisted of 13 Religious and 10 lay teachers. The staff of the brand new diocese consisted of 19 diocesan priests, 3 Jesuit priests and 18 religious sisters from the Sisters of St. Joseph and the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We would like to thank Don Updegrave Construction Co. for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin. We would like to thank Rozman Bros. for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin. BULLETIN DEADLINE Submissions for the March 11 bulletin are due in writing to the parish office no later than Monday, March 5 at 12:00 noon. PRAYER LIST Due to size, the full prayer list was not able to be printed in this week s bulletin. For the complete list, visit New names added this week: Sondra Allen, Caroline DiSanto, John Romagna. 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 PARISH NEWS & ACTIVITIES CANNED FOOD DRIVE - The Knights of Columbus would like to thank everyone who contributed to the February Food Drive. We were able to donate over 150 bags of food to the Saint Francis Food Pantry and to the Silence of Mary House in Harrisburg. The next Knights of Columbus Canned Food Drive will take place before and after all Masses the weekend of March 10 & 11. The trailer will be set up between the school and the church entrance. Canned goods can also be placed in our wagon that is situated on the opposite side of the church. Please continue to support our canned food collection as we help the poor and hungry of our community! 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 16 will be butterflied, battered and deep fried jumbo shrimp for $13. We look forward to serving you and your family! COOKIE DONATIONS NEEDED - CCW is in need of cookies for the Confirmation reception on Saturday, March 17. Cookies can be dropped off in the Social Hall 8:00-10:00 a.m. on March 17. Please call Ann at with any questions. 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. 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 PARISH ADVOCACY MINISTRY - Jim & Diane Bohenick (jabohenick@comcast.net or ). NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) - Brian & Mary Metzger ( ). PARISH NEWS & ACTIVITIES Harrisburg, PA May he rest in the peace of the Lord! Please pray for the soul of Charles A. Hartman Jr., who passed away on February 28. The parish community of Holy Name of Jesus extends its deepest sympathies to his family, friends and relatives on their loss. May he rest in the peace of the Lord! Please pray for the soul of Edward Sinkovitz, who passed away on March 1. The parish community of Holy Name of Jesus extends its deepest sympathies to his family, friends and relatives on their loss. 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. CCW MEETING - The HNJ Council of Catholic Women will meet on Tuesday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. All ladies of the parish are invited to attend. Please remember to bring in your sub orders! HOLY NAME OF JESUS BLOOD DRIVE will be held on Sunday, March 11, 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the Gym. Each day in Central Pennsylvania, patients at area hospitals utilize between 275 to 300 units of blood and products derived from blood. Roll up your sleeve and donate! 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. 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.

6 Fourth 22nd Sunday of of Ordinary Lent Time September March 11, 3, AROUND THE DIOCESE 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. SAINT PATRICK FEAST DAY - Celebrate our Patron Saint on the Feast Day of Saint Patrick, Saturday, March 17, with Mass and a celebration to follow! This special Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Ronald Gainer at St. Patrick Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. Following Mass, at 11:45 a.m., a luncheon will be held downstairs in Bishop Rhoades Hall. There will be hors d oeuvres, ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, and complimentary green beer and wine. Tickets for the St. Patrick s Day celebration can be purchased by calling the Cathedral Parish Office at Ticket price is $30 per person. There are a limited number of tickets available, so don t delay in securing yours! Free parking for the event will be available in the school lot and the South Street Garage. 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. 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. For more information, please contact Cheri Comasco at ccomasco@bishopmcdeivtt.org or ext VOCATIONS - God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him. Are you being invited to share the mission of Jesus as a priest or in the consecrated life? If God is calling you, contact Fr. Brian Wayne at frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org or 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 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. ITALIAN MASS FOR THE FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH (La Santa Messa per la Festa di San Giuseppe) will be held at Holy Spirit Parish (300 W. Pine St., Palmyra) on Sunday, March 18 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Joshua R. Brommer & Rev. Anthony R. Dill will be the celebrants. The Italian Apostolate Ministry Committee will provide a reception in the Social Hall after Mass with a traditional Saint Joseph Altar. For more information, please contact Marietta Amato ( ) or Maria DiSanto (disanto1@comcast.net or ).

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