The Sunday Good News. A Prayer To the Holy Spirit THIS WEEK & IN THE WEEKS AHEAD. Act in me O Holy Spirit That my works, too, May be holy;

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1 The Sunday Good News The Church of Saint John Bosco June 4, 2017 HIS WORD TODAY BY Rev. William J. Reilly Brothers and sisters No one can say Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit. There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit. There are different forms of service, but the same Lord. There are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit. On this great day we recall a new life given to the apostles and the church, we see the signs of tongues of fire, hear the noise and feel the wind which accompanied the Spirit. That same Spirit has directed the church through twenty centuries with great blessings, trying difficulties, but always manifesting an abiding presence. How true that is for us today. A Prayer To the Holy Spirit Breathe in me That my thoughts May all be holy; I ask what are the gifts present and needed by the church today. I wonder about the service which the church can provide to our needy world. I look to observe the Spirit at work among us. Yes, the words of Paul are manifest today. But I also must ask what am I doing to use the gifts I have received, or what service can I provide, or what work needs to be done, and If I don t do it, it will always remain undone. I ask that the Spirit of Pentecost will awaken me. POPE FRANCIS QUOTES TO LIVE OUT 2017 This column features quotes from the 2016 Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy to help you to grow in holiness and live out love and mercy in 2017! Act in me That my works, too, May be holy; Clearly, creation itself is a sign of God s boundless love for us. Consequently, the gifts of nature can themselves lead us to contemplate God.... All of us, and we Christians in particular, are responsible for protecting creation. (10/31/16, Sweden) ~ Pope Francis Draw my heart That I love But what is holy; Just a reminder. Beginning on MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, MAY 27-28, the usual 11:30 AM Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM for the summer months (through Labor Day weekend, September 2-3). Strengthen me To defend that is holy; Guard me then That I always may be holy. St.. Augustine of Hippo (AD ) SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK & IN THE WEEKS AHEAD Level 7 Parent Meeting Sunday, June 4, 10:00 AM, in the Church Vacation Bible Camp Mtg... Mon., June 5, 6:00 PM, AP Rm Charismatic Mass... June 8, 7:00 PM SJB Book Club... Sunday, June 11, 12:30 PM SJB Hosts Salvation Army Luncheon... Wednesday, June 21 Sharing Spiritual Journeys - Beatitudes... Sat., July 1, 9-11 AM, AP Room Finance Advisory Committee... Tues., July 11, 6-7 PM, All-Purpose Rm Parish Pastoral Council... Thurs., July 27, 6:30-8 PM, All-Purpose Rm Vacation Bible School... July 31 to August 4, 9AM to Noon Liturgy Committee Meeting... Wed., Aug. 9, 6:30 PM, All-Purpose Rm Rise Against Hunger EVENT... Saturday, August 12, 9:30 to Noon, Gym Golf Tournament... August 19, Sugarloaf Golf Course

2 PAGE 2 SUNDAY STEWARDS 1,289 families receive envelopes 408 white offertory envelopes were used on the weekend of May 27/28 Total Mass Attendance: 932 Total Sunday Offering: $7, Thank you for your generosity! CARE AND EDUCATION OF PRIESTS SECOND COLLECTION The Second Collection this weekend, June 3/4, 2017, is for the Care and Education of Priests. Thank you for your generosity to this monthly diocesan collection. FATHERS DAY REMEMBRANCE Envelopes are in your offertory envelope pack for Fathers Day Remembrance. You may place them in the collection basket or mail them to the Parish Office. Fathers Day is celebrated Sunday, June 18. All returned envelopes will be placed on the altar throughout the month of June and the intentions for our fathers, living and deceased, will be remembered at all Masses DIOCESAN MEN S CONFERENCE 600 men participated in the Conference held at King s College on Saturday, May men were from the Greater Hazleton Region. Seven of those men were from St. John Bosco Parish. The 2018 Fourth Annual Diocesan Men s Conference is scheduled for Saturday, May 5, Mark your calendar and plan to attend. DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENT IN OUR AREA Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Annunciation Parish, 122 S. Wyoming Street, Hazleton. Sponsored by the Diocesan Vocations and Parish Life Offices: 5:30 PM Mass; 6:30-8:00 PM Gathering (snacks, ice breakers, interactive sessions, prayer, song and more). Open to all young people in Grades 7 through 12. Plan to attend and invite a friend. RSVP - Carol at (570) Theme: How are we answering Pope Francis call to Leave a Mark? ANNUAL DIOCESAN SCOUT MASS The annual Scout Mass will be held Thursday, June 8, 7 PM at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Scranton. Scouts who have earned the Ad Altare Dei, Pope Pius XII, I Live My Faith, Mary the First Disciple and Spirit Alive religious emblems will be invited to this Mass. Family members and Scout Leaders are also invited. The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, will be the celebrant. Faith Formation Corner The Sunday Good News Registration for Hero Central Vacation Bible Camp is underway! Please stop by the registration table outside of the Faith Formation office for information and registration forms. Hero Central will run from Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and is open to children entering Kindergarten up to children finishing 4th grade. Registration forms may also be downloaded and printed from the Faith Formation page of the parish website: ATTENTION PARENTS OF STUDENTS ENTERING 8TH GRADE IN SEPTEMBER: There will be a meeting on Sunday, June 4, at 10:00 AM in the church. At least one parent must be in attendance in order to receive important preparation and registration information for next year s preparation for Confirmation. Students entering 8th grade in the fall are encouraged to stop in the Faith Formation Office to sign up for upcoming service opportunities. An updated list of upcoming opportunities may also be found on the Confirmation page of the parish website: stjohnboscochurch.org. Children in grades K-5 are invited to sign out a Traveling Saint or a Book Bag during the summer months. Information about Traveling Saints and Book Bags may be found on the Faith Formation page of the parish website, Please stop in the office to take advantage of these fun family faith activities. Please join us for our next Vacation Bible Camp meeting on Monday, June 5 at 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room. Planning for Hero Central is underway and we invite adult and teen volunteers to share your time and talent with us this summer. #PARTNER WITH FRANCIS Online Survey to Partner with Francis: The young church (16-35) is encouraged to let their voices be heard as the Diocese of Scranton partners with Francis in preparation for the 2018 Synod: Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment. Complete online survey by July 31 at: For more information, contact Dominick Constantino, program coordinator for the Diocesan vocation office, at (570) ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS World Youth Day Pilgrimage for Young Adults (18-35) July 21-23, Washington, DC. Open to past World Youth Day pilgrims and those interested in gathering with other college students and young adults from throughout the country for amazing worship, inspiring talks, engaging break out groups, music with Audrey Assad and Tony Melendez, and much more! For more information, call (570) Bold Choices Retreat for Young Adults (18-35) August 18-19, St. Gabriel s, Clarks Summit. Visit or contact the Vocation Office at (570) for details. YOUTH SUMMER ACTIVITIES Catholic Schools Movie Night - Wednesday, June 21, Circle Drive-in, 1911 Scranton-Carbondale Highway, Disney-Pixar movie, Cars 3. $10/car. Gates open 7 PM, Movie begins at 8:45 PM. Benefits Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program. I.S.L.I - High School Retreat, - June 19-22, Kings College, Wilkes-Barre. Contact the Office for Parish Life, (570) for more information. Quo Vadis Days for High School Young Men - June 25-28, Misericordia University. Visit or contact Vocation Office at (5700) Light the Fire High School Youth Rally - June 28, Misericordia University. Visit for more information.

3 The Sunday Good News PAGE 3 SAINT JOHN BOSCO OUTREACH Our parish continues to serve a hot and nutritious meal on the third Wednesday of every month at the Salvation Army, Hazleton. Our next meal will be served on Wednesday, June 21 from 10:30-11:30 AM. During the summer months 8th grade and high school youth from our parish will assist adults in serving this meal. CHARISMATIC MASS The next Charismatic Mass and Healing Service at St. John Bosco Church will be Thursday, June 8 at 7 PM. Father Kloton will preside and Sue Shaw will begin her music ministry at 6:45 PM. Light refreshments afterward in Room 3. Any questions, please call Arlene at (570) LITURGICAL CHANGES Between June and September 23-24, some changes will be instituted for the summer months at St. John Bosco Church for weekend Masses. The Gloria will be recited, the Apostles Creed will be recited in place of the Nicene Creed, the Lamb of God will be recited. No Communion Meditation Hymns will be sung and only one verse will be sung for the recessional hymn. Our Breaking Bread hymnal has these prayers for you to recite in the front section of the hymnal. WELCOME TO MINISTRY OF THE WORD We welcome to our Ministry of the Word DREW PENNONI and JULIA RUGGIERO. May the Lord bless them and all who serve in the Liturgical Ministries of our church. ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar Flowers for June 3/4 are in memory of Marilyn Bindus given by Bob Bindus and Sons. TABERNACLE CANDLE The Tabernacle Candle burns this week for Florie Lesko given by Bob Lesko and Family. COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS... Hazle Township Youth Football League - Designer Bag Bingo - Sunday, June 4. Doors open 12:30 PM. St. John Bosco Gym. $20 in advance. Call Colleen Martonick (570) to reserve seat. Seating is limited. 10 regular games plus specials, tricky trays, food. Good Shepherd Golf Tournament - The 11th Annual Good Shepherd Golf Tournament is Friday, June 9, at Sand Springs Golf Course. Lunch and registration begin at 11:30 AM; tournament starts at 1:00 PM. Dinner and awards follow. Christ United Church of Christ Youth Group, Main St., Conyngham - Lemonade Stand, Sun. June 11, 11:30 AM, front lawn. Benefits Alex s Lemonade Foundation which provides research for elimination/treatment of childhood cancer. Arianna s CDH Foundation - June 17, 5k Walk & Run, 10k Kid Relay, Eagle Rock Resort, Hazleton, Registration begins at 7 AM or visit June 18, Tricky Tray & Bake Sale, St. John Bosco Church, 10 AM 2 PM. Call (570) or (570) for information. Cancer Survivor Celebration - Wednesday, June 21 (rain date June 22) 5-8 PM, Cancer Treatment Center, 1701 E. Broad St., Hazleton. Open to anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer and family. No Charge. RSVP (570) or dcusatis@allianceoncology.com no later than June 16. Senior Famers Market Nutrition (Voucher) Program, Area Agency on Aging Contact Rhonda Adams, Coordinator (570) , ext for information and eligibility guidelines; distribution at Butler Twp. Active Adult Center, Drums, Wed., June 21, 10 AM to Noon, (570) Lattimer Massacre Memorial Service - Sun., Sept th Anniversary. 3:30 PM - Memorial Service held at Monument; 4:15 PM - Gathering at Lattimer United Methodist Church for recorded Radio Drama written by Bill Bachmann. WE REMEMBER Saturday, 4:00 PM Rose Kumet By Fr. Ric Polmounter Sunday, 7:30 AM John Cibulash By Doris Messar Sunday, 9:00 AM Living & Deceased Members of St. John Bosco Parish June 3 June 4 June 4 Sunday, 11:00 AM June 4 Mary Theresa Wydock By Shawn, Denise & Timothy Gogola Monday, 8:00 AM Donato & Celidera Ruggiero By Mr. & Mrs. Lorenzo Ruggiero June 5 Tuesday, 8:00 AM Eleanor Cossman By Sally Bogash June 6 Wednesday, 8:00 AM Special Intention By Pat & Patty Raico June 7 Thursday, 8:00 AM Margaret McCallus June 8 Thursday, 7:00 PM CHARISMATIC MASS James Stagg By Boesch Family June 8 Friday, 8:00 AM Lena Zanolini By Gary & Randy Zanolini June 9 By Joe McCallus Saturday, 4:00 PM James Stagg By Sue & Jim Porpiglia June 10 Sunday, 7:30 AM June 11 Living & Deceased Members of St. John Bosco Parish Sunday, 9:00 AM Antoni Jozef Gorlczyk By Family June 11 Sunday, 11:00 AM Frank Tedesco By Tara Zaboski June 11 Death leaves a wound that nothing can heal. Love leaves memories that no one can steal. ~ Headstone in Ireland

4 PAGE 4 From the Pastor s Laptop... June 3-4, 2017 Dear Parishioners and Friends, This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost, commonly referred to as The Birthday of the Church. Along with Easter, Pentecost is one of the greatest Feasts of the liturgical year for all Christians. The Christian term "Pentecost" simply means "fiftieth" in the Greek language and is considered the conclusion of the Easter season. The traditional color of Pentecost in the Roman Catholic Church is red. The red symbolizes the tongues of fire that descended upon the Apostles, Mary and the early followers of Jesus who were gathered in the Upper Room. It gave them empowerment from God to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world. It is a symbol of excitement, passion, heat and zeal and reminds us of the excitement for mission that we should embrace. The red decorations, linens, vestments and flowers that adorn our sanctuary this weekend remind us of the Holy Spirit who was sent as tongues of fire on the Apostles 50 days after Easter to strengthen them to boldly proclaim the Good News to the world. On this day the sevenfold gift of the Holy Spirit was given to the early Church to guide and sustain us and to give us the wisdom and courage to continue the work of the Father. The difference that Pentecost should make in our lives is that on this same day the promised Gift of the Holy Spirit is poured out on each of us. I believe that The PASTOR S PAGE The Sunday Good News it is that force, the Holy Spirit, which has powered the Church throughout the past two thousand years, kept it going, fed us, and strengthened us. It is the power of the Spirit that will continue to guide and lead the Church today and in the future. While there are other references to Pentecost in the New Testament (e.g. 1 Cor 16:8), it is most significant in Acts 2 and the familiar scene of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on those in the "upper room." The New Testament writers associate the events of Acts 2 with Pentecost, and relate it to the prophecies of Joel 2 and the promises of Jesus (Acts 1:8). In both, the emphasis is on an empowerment through the Holy Spirit to enable the people of God to witness to Jesus Christ. May we be open to the power of the Spirit to lead and guide us, the Church, the family of Jesus in our day. May you have a holy and faith-filled Pentecost. Filled with the power of the Holy Spirit may we be recommitted to witness to God s love and fulfill our parish mission statement: called to bring others to Christ, and in doing so are brought to Christ before everyone whom we meet today and during the summer season. Please be assured of my prayers and masses for all of you while I am on my annual priest retreat at The Trappist Abbey of Gethsemane in Kentucky. Please remember me in your prayers too. God Bless You, Father Ric Pastor The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit The Twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit Wisdom Understanding Counsel (Right Judgment) Fortitude (Courage) Knowledge Piety (Reverence) Fear of the Lord (Wonder & Awe) Charity (Love) Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness Generosity Gentleness Faithfulness Modesty Self-Control Chastity

5 PRAYERFUL CONGRATULATIONS We extend our congratulations and prayerful best wishes to the following couples from Saint John Bosco Parish who are celebrating milestone wedding anniversaries during They have been invited to a special Wedding Anniversary Mass celebrated for all anniversary couples from throughout the Diocese on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at 2:30 PM at Saint Peter s Cathedral in Scranton. May the Lord continue to bless you and deepen your love and commitment for one another and grant you many more happy and holy years together. 25th John and Kim Buglio Raymond and Amy Triano 50th John and Jeanette Donahue Daniel and Madge Jorgensen Robert and Mary Morrison William and Janet Schneider Frank and Marie Tarselli WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CTV: Catholic Television is broadcasting the Wedding Anniversary Mass live. CTV can be seen in our area on the following stations on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Saint Peter s Cathedral in Scranton, beginning at 2:30 PM. WE ENCOURAGE OUR PARISHIONERS AND THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THESE COUPLES TO VIEW THIS TELEVISED PROGRAM. Unfortunately, due to the size of the Cathedral and the number of couples that will be honored, seating at the Cathedral is limited to the couple, and if needed, a driver. Metrocast Cable TV, Berwick: Chanel 20 Service Electric Cablevision, Hazleton: Channel 97 SPRING FLING 2017 Thanks to everyone who helped make our 2017 Spring Fling a great success! Income Pocket Change Collection $ General Donations Flea Market 4, Books Jewelry Tricky Trays 2, Raffle Tickets 7, Additional Ticket Donation Kitchen: Haluski $ Food 1, Donations , $ 18, Expenses Start-Up Cash $ 1, Kitchen Dade Paper, Sam s Club, Giant, Weis, Tarone s, Gould s, WalMart Newspaper Advertising Tricky Tray Postage Additional Trash Pick up Raffle Winners 2, Raffle Postage and Envelopes Raffle Ticket Printing $ 5, Spring Fling Net Profit $ 13, KNIGHT S CORNER New Members Needed for the Knights of Columbus. If you are interested, please feel free to attend a meeting. Our meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in one of the classrooms. BELL CHOIR SAINT JOHN BOSCO BELL CHOIR will participate in the 9:00 AM Mass on June 4. The handbells were donated to St. John Bosco Parish by Jim and Dorothy Gallagher. Many thanks to all participants in the Bell Choir for their hard work and dedication.

6 LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA KIOSK Saint John Bosco Parish is blessed to have two Lighthouse Catholic Media Kiosks. One is at our main entrance and the other is near the Faith Formation Entrance. Each of them contain different materials. They were recently restocked and some new items placed in each. They continue to provide resources to our parishioners and parish visitors who desire to deepen their understanding of our Catholic faith. A variety of books, CDs, and booklets is available to all who desire to better understand the teachings of the Catholic Church, and for those who wish to grow in their faith. The voluntary contribution continues to be $5 for books, $4 for CDs, and $3 for booklets and 50 cents for pamphlets. Take a few moments before or after Mass to review the materials that are available. BULLETIN ADS Our new bulletin cover with advertisements will be printed for July 1 and used through December 31, We are in need of a few additional sponsors. Any individual or business that desires to sponsor an ad is asked to contact the Parish Office and leave a message for Melanie Pensock or Diane Klouser. It is a wonderful opportunity to reach many families throughout the Valley and Greater Hazleton Area. Our ads are large and clear. You may sponsor an ad for 6 months or 1 full year. There is a significant discount for one-year sponsors. Your ad also helps our Parish defray the cost of our weekly bulletin and is deeply appreciated. We encourage our parishioners to patronize our bulletin sponsors and tell them that you saw their ad in our parish bulletin. VOCATIONS GOLF CLASSIC Fostering vocation to the priesthood and assisting our seminarians are among the most urgent responsibilities in the Church today. You don t have to be a golfer to support the 8 th Annual Vocations Golf Classic to be held Monday, July 10 at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountain Top. Advertising sponsors, golfers and donors in any amount are welcome. For a brochure or to give by credit card, visit (Giving tab). Please call the Diocese Development Office at (570) or text on your mobile phone and type in Priest. DA I L Y REA DI N GS Sunday Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9; Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b; Ez 37:1-14; Jl 3:1-5; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23 Monday Tb 1:3, 2:1b-8; Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday Tb 2:9-14; Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday Tb 6:10-11, 7:1bcde, 9-17, 8:4-9a; Mk 12:28-34 Friday Tb 11:5-17; Mk 12:35-37 Saturday Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20; Mk 12:38-44 WEDDING BANNS Robert Minneci and Jocelyn Lamoreaux Wedding, June 24, 2017 Members of the RCIA Team: Fr. Ric Polmounter Deacon Maurice Cerasaro Jason Seiwell Thomas Pandolfi Sandy Honis Frank Polidora Scott Green PARKING REGULATION We have been approached by the Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Company and told that it is illegal to park directly in front of our original Church off State Route 93. As a thruway it must be left open for emergency vehicles. The area is clearly marked. Cars parked there will receive one warning and then will be ticketed. Please obey this regulation for the welfare of all who participate at Masses and to avoid costly fines. This is out of parish control and you would be responsible. SUMMER MASS There is no VACATION from our Christian VOCATION! When you go on vacation in the summer, do you take a vacation from Mass? Do you make the days of summer lazy by staying home on Sunday? Here are four reasons to include Mass into your summer schedule: After Jesus resurrection, his followers formed the early Church by gathering and keeping his message alive. Every time you attend Mass, you help to keep Jesus message alive but that can only happen in church. At Sunday Mass, millions of people you don t know are praying for you and with you. Where else can you get that kind of help? Attending Mass connects you to the Communion of Saints the saints in heaven, the souls in purgatory, and believers on earth. That s powerful company! Mass is the way a Catholic fulfills the commandment to keep holy the Sabbath day. If God tells you to do something, it s a good idea to do it. Information on Mass times can be obtained on the internet: Going on vacation should not mean taking a vacation from God! RCIA CALENDAR June 6, Final Session 6:00 PM Tom s Kitchen ADVERTISER SPOTLIGHT Thank you to MIKE BEREZNAK ENTERPRISES Bulletin Advertiser Please support all our advertisers. Tell them you saw their ad here!