MARCH 23, 2014 MONDAY, March 24 TUESDAY, March 25-The Annunciation of the Lord WEDNESDAY, March 26 THURSDAY, March 27

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2 MARCH 23, 2014 The following parishioners or family members are ill. Please remember them and all the sick of the parish in your prayers. Vincent Savini, Sandy Adamkowski, Rosie Jennings, David Liddy, Kaitlin Buser, Carol King, Maria Ibanez, Gianna Riello, Andrea Eisenhauer, Jackie Lithgow, Terence Singer, Rose Marie Smith, Peter Gasper Reminder: Names will remain on the list for six weeks. Please call to have them placed back on the prayer list. Please pray for the soul of Dotty Mullane, mother of Chrissy LaRuffa, who died recently. The parish community of St. Joan of Arc Church extends its deepest sympathy to her family and relatives on their loss. Edward C. Gliot, son of Ed & Vi Gliot, was ordained to the permanent diaconate Jan 18 by Bishop Paul Loverde in Arlington, Va. Ed was a parishioner at St. Joan s until leaving for college and a career in the US Army. He will assist with the 12:00 and 5:30 Mass on March 30. Friends and parishioners are invited to celebrate with him. Next Sunday the 4th Sunday of Lent, the Second Scrutiny will be celebrated at the noon Mass. The Scrutinies are meant to uncover, then heal, all that is weak, defective or sinful in the hearts of the Elect; to strengthen all that is upright and strong. The celebration of the Scrutinies remind us, as a parish community, of the need to reflect on our own sins and the need to seek God s help. Please continue to pray for our Elect: Edwin Douglas, Faith Lenker, Ashley Merrill, and Linda Wikel. We wish to thank the sponsor of the week Gene Lakin Plaster Repair Specialist for advertising in our bulletin. MONDAY, March 24 6:45 AM Santa Gambino 9:00 AM Mary E. Lewis TUESDAY, March 25-The Annunciation of the Lord 6:45 AM David K. Dodge 9:00 AM Frank & Ottilie Daniels WEDNESDAY, March 26 6:45 AM Helen Brown 9:00 AM Mary Anne Yurista THURSDAY, March 27 6:45 AM Marilee Pellegrini 9:00 AM Katherine Garaventa FRIDAY, March 28 6:45 AM Mary Yezioro 9:00 AM Joseph S. Kambic SATURDAY, March 29 9:00 AM Deceased Cialone Family Fourth Sunday of Lent March 30, 2014 Readings: 31:1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, Samuel does not see as God sees in the choice of David, who is anointed with oil. As Jesus cures the blind man, so too are we brought from darkness into light through the grace of baptism. VIGIL, March 29 5:15 PM Joseph Kunetz SUNDAY, March 30 7:30 AM Michael Koslosky 9:00 AM Dominic Paladino 10:30 AM James P. Guyer 12:00 PM People of the Parish 5:30 PM Michael Ramirez Readings for the Week of March 23, 2014 Monday 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab; Ps 42; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95; Lk 11:14-23 Friday Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51; Lk 18:9-14 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 This week Mar 24 - Mar 31 the Pilgrim cross will be in the home of Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Wolf & Family. Next week Mar 31 - Apr 7 the Pilgrim cross will be in the home of Charles & Joyce Everson.

3 ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA Liturgical Ministry Schedule for March 30, :15 PM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 Noon 5:30 PM Lector S. Petrina E. Badman B. Ryan C. Badman Sr. Salvatoris Z. Rauscher EMHC G. Kaiser B. McCarthy P. Mooney F. Grubic T. Kilcoyne S. Ittleson S. Lutz F. McCarthy D. Morgan D. Graybash T. Mayan J. McGruder W. Lutz K. McCarthy J. Pantalone P. Graybash C. Mortel L. Rogers S. Parker M. Wetherhold A. Gould J. Nolan M. Rogers Altar M. Yee St. Michael s M. Bagatta M. Corrado L. Hamilton G. Harbaugh Servers G. Gurney Guard A. Aluquin M.E. Grap L. Hamilton D. Kodua C. Vargo M. Abraham L. Gould N. Hamilton N. Kodua K. Wall R. Abraham M. Gould M. Harris E. Lamoreaux MC J. Yee P. Bagatta C. Zachary B. Gette T. Harbaugh Money Counters: G. Kaiser, B. Moglia, G. Kaiser, V. Gunnels, K. Willey WE ARE A TITHING PARISH FOLLOWING GOD S PLAN FOR GIVING This Year to Date $1,017,000 Previous Year $1,008,000 Poor Missions $4,900 How would you like to create a beautiful prayer shawl or lap robe? Come enjoy the fellowship of our Prayer Shawl Ministry. These very special handmade items are distributed to those who need prayers and comfort. Where: St. Lucy s Hall When: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 1-3 pm Contact: Darlene Bouch Mass for Persons with Autism & Their Families A mass for persons with autism and their families will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 6 p.m. at St. Catherine Laboure Church located on Derry St. in Harrisburg. Fr. Neil Sullivan will hear confessions after mass for families who wish to take advantage of this opportunity. There will be adults available to watch children for those who choose to go to confession. We all experience in life good and challenging things, I want to take this moment to thank God for giving me the dynamic support, prayers and visitation during my most recent challenge. I was most humbled of all by your show of attention. Thank you and God s Blessings to all of you. Tillie Stover March 16, : : : : : : TOTAL THE ANNUNCIATION OF OUR LORD On Tuesday, March 25th, the feast of the Annunciation, a Rosary for Life will be offered after the 9:00 AM Mass followed by the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Everyone is invited to join us in prayer thanking our Blessed Mother for saying "Yes" to God's gift of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We pray that pregnant women will be inspired by her example and intercession to cherish the child in their wombs. May we see an end to abortion in our land and a rebirth of a Culture of Life. The 2014 Bishop s Annual Lenten Appeal is off to a great start. Thank you to all whom have pledged to this year s campaign. To date, we have received 473 gifts/pledges totaling $158,000 towards this year s goal of $233,000. But we need all of you to contribute. 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 services and every dollar raised over our goal will be kept in the parish.

4 MARCH 23, 2014 LEGION OF MARY is holding it s annual reconsecration to Mary (Acies) on Sunday, March 30 at 2 PM at St. Joan of Arc Church. Fr. Pius will be the homilist. A covered dish social will follow at St. Lucy house. All are welcome, please come. The Knights of Columbus will collect nonperishable food and personal care items before each Mass on the weekend of March 29 & 30 for the Hershey Food Bank. Please remember, we also accept monetary donations and all checks should be made payable to the Hershey Food Bank. Donations received by check are tax deductible. Note: Volunteer Knights will be doing monthly collections for the food bank through the end of November. For more information log on to - Thank you for your continued support! On April 6, six volunteers will be traveling to the Father Beiting Appalachian Mission Center in Louisa, Kentucky and returning home on Aril 12th. The Mission Center has offered us the opportunity to return to Mazie, KY where we replaced a bathroom and completed some other necessary items as part of our Parish Project last October. The volunteers who were on our October trip agreed to return to Mazie because of the special needs of this family. On this trip we will be asked to install a deck and steps at the front door, replace the front door and replace the back porch with a deck and handicap accessible ramp. We will assist another family after our work in Mazie is completed. We are extremely grateful for our Parish s generous support of the poor in Eastern Kentucky through the Father Beiting Appalachian Mission Center and ask for your prayers. For more information, please call Jan and Larry at Mission Trip to Haiti Date: July 27 to August 2, 2014 Location: Good Samaritan School & James Stine High School in St. Marc, Haiti Age Requirement: You must be between 16 and 18 years old to apply Tasks: Teaching English conversation, arts & crafts, games and various other activities Cost: Volunteers will be responsible for purchasing their own round trip airline ticket to Port-au-Prince, Haiti in addition to $180 contribution towards transportation, lodging and meals for the week.. Application Deadline is May 2, 2014 More information is available on our website at: EDGE is for grades 6-8 and meets on Monday nights in Meeting Room C from 7-8:15. The next EDGE nights are March 24 and 31. If you have any questions, call John at or stjaonofarclifeteen@gmail.com. FESTIVAL 2014 June 19, 20 & 21. Silent Auction Interested in volunteering for the silent auction? Please join us in a short meeting Tuesday, March 25 at 7 PM in Meeting Room A/B. We can use your help and comments. In the last 18 years since the Silent Auction began, it has raised $156,400 for the parish. The expenses each year are minimal and include items like stamps and small amount of office products. It would be nice to continue to raise funds with this very low overhead, but we need your help to do it. Donations of gift cards, tickets and items for the baskets are needed. Monetary donations are also welcomed to help purchase items for either the silent auction or the baskets. Donations can be dropped off at the parish office. Please clearly mark Festival on your donation. Thank you for your support over the years. Presently, we need items for the Football Tailgate, an elegant evening, crafts, Hello Kitty, dress up (boy or girl), Legos, and bath & body baskets. A donation of just one item from you, our generous parishioners, would be much appreciated. If you have an idea for a basket or want to donate a basket, please contact Mary in the parish office. Baskets are needed for the festival! Medium to Large size only- keep us in mind as you do your spring cleaning or after the Easter Bunny has made a delivery. Drop off in the parish office. Please label so it's put in the appropriate storage area. Jewelry booth donations are being collected now. Your donation will become someone's treasure and your generosity will benefit our parish family. Drop off at the parish office, and please label Festival. Thank you! Plastic Easter Eggs needed for a kids game! Please drop off at the parish office. ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS AVAILABLE FOR: MAIN: Apr 27; May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 8, 15, 29 BLESSED MOTHER: May 4, 11, 18; June 1, 8, 15, 29 SAINT JOSEPH: Apr 27; May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 15, 29 RESPECT LIFE ROSE: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13 Please call the Parish Office for all available dates. No flowers during Lent: March 5 - April 20

5 ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA PRAYER: LENT SOUPS & STATIONS Lent Series on Revelation Promises made, Prophecies fulfilled A meal of hot soup with a presentation on the Book of Revelation, followed by Stations of the Cross in the Church. Fridays during Lent from 6pm - 7pm through April 11th LEBANON DEANERY LENTEN PARISH PENANCE SERVICES 7:00 PM (except where noted ) As per the past few weeks, here are some questions on the Eucharist frequently asked of me as a priest. Parochial Vicar s Q. It s really hard to believe that it is really Jesus. A. I agree! And that wasn t a question! I always liked the articles on the Eucharist at When I would struggle, I would often say to myself. I believe in Jesus, I believe He is God, that He does not lie, He does not deceive. And it was He who said: The bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh My flesh is true food, My blood is true drink whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me and I in him. (John 6) Jesus has to have made it possible for us to consume Him, otherwise He would be a liar. And so I trust, He is God and He is capable of doing the most miraculous of things even the Eucharist! Q. Have you ever witnessed a Eucharistic miracle? A. Personally, I have never witnessed one, besides the beautiful miracles of conversions I have seen many times. I do know a number of priests who have. One, a teacher at seminary, recounted that during the final Mass of a parish that was closing to merge with another, each of the parishioners, when they received the Precious Blood, saw in the chalice a liquid that looked and flowed like blood (though it tasted like wine). They had to confirm with one another after Mass the miracle they had each witnessed, but the priest shared the overwhelming peace and trust in God which came over them on what they all thought would be just a sad day. Q. How do you think people should receive communion? A. I never like liturgical questions that ask me what I think. As Admiral Ackbar would say: It s a trap! The universal norm of receiving the Holy Eucharist is on the tongue while standing. I would never deny someone from receiving while kneeling (the pope doesn t!). The bishops have also allowed communion to be received in the hands for the past few decades (there are places throughout the world that do not practice this that you might discover while travelling), but the guidelines specify it must be done with serious care with two clean and bare hands (i.e. if one is wearing gloves, has dirty hands, or does not have two free hands because of carrying a child or a hymnal, he/ she should receive on the tongue). I do like BustedHalo s video on how to receive the Eucharist: eucharist. Next week: Confirmation! LENTEN SUGGESTIONS FOR PRAYER March 30 Saint Joan of Arc, Hershey April 2 Mary, Gate of Heaven, Myerstown April 3 Saint Paul the Apostle, Annville April 6 at 2 PM St. Mary s, Lebanon with St. Cecelia, St. Benedict, Sacred Heart April 9 Holy Spirit, Palmyra ROSARY: Every day in the church at 8:20 AM & 6:30 PM. CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY: In the church each weekday after 9:00 AM Mass and after the 6:30 PM Rosary each evening. HOLY HOUR AND ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT after the 9:00 AM Mass on First Friday until 10:00 PM. STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Each Friday during Lent at 2:00 PM (school students) and 7:00 PM. VISITS TO THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Visit the Lord any day from 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM. PENANCE THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is available on Saturdays from 4:00 to 4:45 PM, and on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 5:30 PM with the exception of April 16 confessions from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. NO CONFESSIONS: HOLY THURSDAY, GOOD FRIDAY OR HOLY SATURDAY MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Hershey Ministerium - Community Worship Services March 26 First United Methodist Church April 2 All Saints April 9 Holy Trinity@Derry Presbyterian Church April 16 Spring Creek Brethren All services begin at 12:10 and a luncheon at 12:50. Requested donation: $3.00

6 MARCH 23, 2014 SCHOOL NEWS Congratulations to Apru Rao for winning 2nd place in the Diocesan Geography Bee and thanks to Mrs. Gensemer! Good luck Joshua Po in the Diocesan Religion Bee on March 25. Our prayers are with you. Career day was on Thursday. Many thanks to all our wonderful volunteer parents, grandparents, parishioners, alumni, and friends for sharing your time, your experiences and your vision with our students. The St. Joan of Arc School is hosting its Fifth Annual Night of Knights Gala April 26, 2014 from 5 PM 10 PM At The Hershey Country Club 5 PM Cocktails PM Dinner Silent Auction until 8:30 PM After Party until 10 PM $75 per person Contact Deb Rizzotto (717) drizzotto@stjoanhershey.org Life Teen This Week - A Royal Pain - We take a look at suffering and how Jesus conquered it on the cross and made it possible to make suffering redemptive and not meaningless. Come as we tackle this tough subject and find God s grace within it. Life Teen Next Week- Emmanuel - Jesus showed us his humanity in every event of his human life. He took on this human nature and was like us in all things but sin. Next week we look at the divine and human natures in the one Person of Christ. Palm Sunday at the Cathedral- On April 13th, Life Teen will be heading to Harrisburg to have Palm Sunday Mass with our new bishop, Bishop Ronald Gainer. There will be teens from all over the diocese to enjoy a day of prayer, mass, and a dance to finish it all off. Cost is $10 and rides will be provided. If you are interested in any of the above, please call John in the Youth Office at or him at stjoanofarclifeteen@gmail.com. CCW NEWS Tickets are now on sale for the Women's Annual Communion Breakfast which will be held after the 9 AM Mass on Sunday, April 6, Our speaker will be Sister Geralyn Schmidt, SCC, and her topic is "Catholic Womanhood". The Knights of Columbus will serve us a delicious breakfast in our school cafeteria. Purchase your ticket for $9 from any CCW member or in our parish office. Our April 10 meeting will be a Baby Shower for Morningstar. It will be 6PM to 7:30. Guest Speaker will be Leslie Moyer. We'll play games, have door prizes, a light buffet and lots of fun. Please plan to join us and bring a friend! If you can't make it to the party, please donate a baby gift. Baby items can be dropped off at the Parish Office Ladies of the Parish are invited to attend the Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women's Annual Convention at Cardinal Keeler Center on Monday, May 5, The cost, as well as a schedule of the day's activities which includes Mass celebrated by Bishop Ronald Gainer and concelebrated by priests of the Diocese, is available by calling or ing Janet Polto at or JFPolto@comcast.net Kauffman Chicken Barbecue will be on Wednesday, May 7 and all profits from the sale benefit Interfaith Shelter. Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women 4th Annual Retreat at Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg, MD will be the weekend of June 13 to 15. Father John Schmalhofer is the retreat master. Contact Barb McCarthy at or FranBarbMc@aol.com to get a registration form with all the details. Discount tickets to Hersheypark are available for purchase to parishioners and their families at a significant savings. Prices for Gate admission for regular (ages 9-54) is $32; Juniors (ages 3-8) and Seniors (ages 55-69) is $27.75; and for Senior Plus (ages 70+) is $ Hersheypark Meal Tickets are $13.75 each which includes: entrée, side and 2013 Souvenir Cup! (refills are.99 + tax all season) Tickets are valid any day Hersheypark is open during the regular public season. Order forms are available at the back of the church, lobby of the parish office and on the parish website at: Complete and submit an ORDER FORM to the parish office, by mail or in person, along with full payment. Make checks payable to St. Joan of Arc and submit no later than: Monday, May 5, 2014 by 4 PM. Please DO NOT place this order form in the collection basket as it may not be processed by the deadline! Tickets will be available for pick up beginning Friday, May 23, 2013.