Parish Staff, Ministry Directory, and Contact Information

Parish Staff & Mailing AddressParish Mailing Address420 Holland Street, Shillington, PA 19607PastorRev. Richard Clement: 610.777.1365DeaconDeacon F. Joseph Lombardo: 610.777.1697Principal of La Salle AcademyMr. Stephen Mickulik: 610.777.7392Parish SecretaryBernadette Yohn: 610.777.1697Parish Communications CoordinatorSarah Capato: 610.850.4978Director of Religious EducationBernadette Yohn: 610.777.1697

Comprehensive Catholic EducationLa Salle Academy: Preschool, Pre Kindergarten, K-8th GradeMr. Stephen Mickulik, Principal: 610.777.7392Berks Catholic High School: 9th-12th GradeMr. Tony Balistrere, Principal: 610.374.8361Parish Religious Education Program: 1st-8th GradeMrs. Bernadette Yohn, DRE: 610.777.1697RCIA: Age 18+Mrs. Bernadette Yohn, DRE: 610.777.1697

Scheduling Use of Parish FacilitiesFor those interested in using the Father Lyons room for a meeting or special event, please contact the Parish Office at 610.777.1697

WorshipEucharistic AdorationFirst Fridays of each month from 8:30AM-12:00PMAltar ServersStudents from Grade 4 to Seniors in High SchoolContact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697Adult Funeral ServersContact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697Eucharistic MinistersContact: Bernadette Yohn at 610.777.1697 or 610.777.6297LectorsContact: Deacon Joe Lombardo at 610.777.2542Ministers of HospitalityContact: Deacon Joe Lombardo at 610.777.2542Liturgical Music Contact: Christopher Hoster at 610.334.1188CantorsContact: Christopher Hoster at 610.334.1188Baptismal PrepContact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697Baptismal BibsContact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697SacristansContact: Elaine Strick at 610.856.7264Youth GroupContact: Ashlee Hess at 610.944.4862

Outreach & Parish MinistriesCulture of LifeContact: Bob Peters at 610.775.8965Bereavement MinistryContact: Roseann Kumor at 610.775.7431Justice in Action MinistryContact: Arlene Seeber at 484.794.8027Breaking Bread Social CommitteeContact: Lois Lombardo at 610.777.2542Prayer Shawl MinistryContact: Elaine Strick at 484.824.1577Nursing Home Visitors for Rosary & MassContact: Billie & Mike Resch at 610.775.3927Food Pantry / Emergency MealsContact: Lois Carrier at 610.777.6947Advocacy for Persons with DisabilitiesContact: Kathleen Roche at 610.777.4792Parish Nurse MinistryContact: Sharon Shingler at 610.775.9998St. Paul Street EvangelizationContact: Gina Aldi at 484.769.5346Divorce MinistryContact: Deb Kelly at 610.763.6528

Spiritual GrowthRCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)Contact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697Adult Education (Seasonal)Contact: Parish Office at 610.777.1697Faith Sharing for WomenContact: Arlene Seeber at 484.794.8027Parish Prayer LineContact: Judy Peters at 610.775.8965Charismatic Prayer GroupContact: Amelia “Midge” Biancone at 610.777.2215

OrganizationsPrime TimersContact: Nick Bentz at 610.777.8864Boy ScoutsContact: Dan Giesen at 610.777.4387Cub ScoutsContact: Dan Giesen at 610.777.4387Knights of Columbus Contact: Bill Griffith at 484.797.0669Altar SocietyContact: Carol Bensing at 610.777.9360Men’s Recreational Basketball ClubContact: Russ Baver at 610.507.0627CYO (Christian Youth Organization)Contact: Rock Witmer at 610.775.2176Parish GardenersContact: Chris Hofmann at 610.777.2523

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Mass Intentions for the Week MONDAY, MAY 21 – St. Christopher

Magallanes & Companions 8:00 a.m. Peggy Brenner TUESDAY, MAY 22 – St. Rita of Cascia 7:00 p.m. Helen Lucas WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 - Weekday 8:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Tomsh Family 10:30 a.m. Mary Gaughan – Mifflin THURSDAY, MAY 24 - Weekday 7:00 p.m. Marie Setley FRIDAY, MAY 25 – St. Bede the Venerable &

St. Gregory VII & St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi

8:00 a.m. Frank Kumor THE MOST HOLY TRINITY SATURDAY, MAY 26 4:00 p.m. Richard Biancone SUNDAY, MAY 27 8:30 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Diane Heberlein

St. John Baptist de la Salle May 20th 2018 www.stjohnsfamilyoffaith.com Pentecost Sunday

Away from home? Find a Mass wherever you are at www.masstimes.org

Please direct all bulletin and website inquiries to the Parish Communications Coordinator, Sarah Capato at 610.850.4978 or sarah@stjohnsfamilyoffaith.com.

Bulletin submissions are due Thursday, ten days prior to the Sunday of publication.

St. John Baptist de la Salle Family of Faith Weekly Stewardship SUNDAY 5/6- $11,250.00

Sanctuary Candle for 5/20-26: In memory of June Yohn (requested by Anthony Antonucci)

Wine for the month of May: In loving memory of Mom & Dad Talarico (requested

by Frank & Patricia Talarico)

Altar Bread for the month of May: In loving memory of Mom & Dad Boyer

(requested by Frank & Patricia Talarico)

Upcoming Liturgical Ministers SATURDAY, MAY 26 - 4:00PM Lector: Brian Kobularcik Cantor: TBD Servers: Molly Yohn, Amie Wickel, Brindley Kobularcik EM: C/G.Legdezh, L.Katzman, C.Boland, M/S.Dietrich, J/B.Peters SUNDAY, MAY 27 - 8:30AM Lector: Shayla Carey Cantor: TBD Servers: Ben & Matt Mulholland, Andrew Stout SUNDAY, MAY 27 - 10:30AM Lector: Bernadette Yohn Cantor: TBD Servers: Sara Teson, Rosie & Jack Makosch EM: S.Artz, J.Buckley, T.Cannon, C/L.Pryzdzial, D/D.Giesen, J.Hutchko

Upcoming Events Monday, May 21 7:30 pm K of C Business Mtg. Tuesday, May 22 7:30 pm Charismatic Prayer Group

First Friday Adoration: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on March 2 at 8:30 AM and close with Benediction at Noon. Please come and spend some quiet time with our Lord. The Nocturnal Adoration Society will be at St. Joseph’s church Reading on March 2nd. One hour Adoration will be from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM

TODAYS READINGS

First Reading: Acts 2:1-11 During the Feast of Pentecost, tongues of fire came to rest on the heads of the disciples and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. Each disciple began speaking in a different language, and were understood by people from many different regions who were amazed at what they had witnessed. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 Paul explains that we are all members of one body. We have all been baptized in one Spirit and although numerous, we are one through Christ. Gospel: John 20:19-23 John describes Jesus’ first visit to the disciples after his resurrection. He gave them the Holy Spirit and the power to forgive other people or hold them responsible for their actions.

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The Parish Nurses Ministry will be taking blood pressure screenings after all Masses, this weekend, March3/4 in the Father Lyons Room.

Parish Happenings

PRIME TIMERS NEWS

Annual Picnic- Sacred Heart Villa, 51 Seminary Ave. Tuesday, June 5th Dinner served at 11:30 with a chicken and ham buffet. Inquiries can be directed to Pat and Len Miller at 610.670.2914. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Checks can be made payable to St. John's Prime Timers. Deadline extended to May 28th. There are some seats left for the A Fly-By Mystery trip planned for Wednesday, September 19, 2018. No one knows where the bus takes you until you arrive at the destination! Minimal Walking will be done at your leisure – make sure you bring your ID with you! Cost is $102.00 per person, this price includes motor coach transportation, attractions and lunch. The bus will leave St. John’s at 7:15 AM and return approximately at 7:45 PM. Don’t miss out on this mysterious trip! Please call Mary Stadelmeyer at 484.955.9492. Continue to read the bulletin for more upcoming trips this fun-loving group has planned!

YOUTH GROUP - We hope to see all 8th-12th graders at our next meeting! It will

be next Sunday, May 29th, in the Father Lyons Room from 6:15-7:45. We will be finalizing details of our laser quest trip on June 10th at the Works. Follow our Twitter at StJohn_YG16 for more youth group information and updates. We look forward to a fun meeting!

Berks Catholic will be holding the following camps for Grades 1-8 on July 11-15: Boys Basketball, Cheerleading, and Dance. Also Lady Saints Basketball Camp will be held June 19-22 for Grades 2-9

Volunteer at Mary’s Shelter Helpers are needed to help organize and sort donations on Wednesday, May 23 and 30 at Mary’s Shelter (615 Kenhorst Blvd.) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Receptionists are needed on Mondays and Fridays. To volunteer contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Nancy Hobough, at 610.858.3991 or nancy.marysshelter@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE Parish Picnic, September 16 at the Mohnton Picnic Grove. More details will follow in August and September bulletins.

St. John’s VBS June 18-22, 2018

Dear Parents: Send your kids on an impacting island adventure! At Shipwrecked VBS, kids discover how Jesus rescues us through life’s storms. Shipwrecked is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life. Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life – something we call God Sightings. So mark these dates on your calendar: June 18 – 22, 2018. The fun starts at 9:00 AM and will end at 11:30 AM. We begin our day in the La Salle Cafeteria. Please call the Parish Office, 610.777.1697 to register your child for this life-changing adventure!

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YOU ARE NOT ALONE If a Prenatal Diagnosis identifies a possible disability…You are not alone. There is help. The Diocese of Allentown has a network of concerned parents and professionals who have experienced or worked closely with issues surrounding a poor prenatal diagnosis. For support, contact: Sr. Janice Marie Johnson at 610.289.8900x42 or jjohnson@allentowndiocese.org

Men and Women do you feel called to enter into a deeper relationship with God? The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites of West Reading would like to invite you to come and see what we are all about. We are inviting visitors to come and join us for information about our Carmel community, May 20 or June 10, 2018 at 12:50 PM at Sacred Heart Chapel, West Reading. For more information please contact Janice Ranalli 610.914.8436 or Velma Goodreau 570.939.4078 or just come join us.

Maria Wald Renewal Center/Precious Blood Convent located in Shillington, PA is seeking an experienced full time cook to join their team. Flexible work schedule including weekends and holidays as needed. Applicant must have food preparation skills, initiative, menu planning, maintaining stock, etc. Salary and benefits are negotiable. For further information contact: Sr. Margaret Teufer, cps at 610.777.1624 or mteufercps@hotmail.com

The Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth in Wernersville seeks a Coordinator of Hosted Groups for our retreat and spirituality center. The Coordinator will represent the mission of the Jesuit Center, serve as the liaison between the Center and outside retreat groups, and coordinate and offer hospitality and support to a wide variety of Catholic and ecumenical retreat groups. The Coordinator will report to the Registrar and must be prepared to work collaboratively with kitchen, maintenance, and administrative staff. In addition, this person will assist the administrative staff with office tasks as needed. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to multitask. This position is full-time at 35 hours per week and requires a highly flexible schedule-availability to work some evenings and weekends is a must. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Interested applicants should send, email or fax their resume and cover letter to: Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth c/o Pam Kubacki, Executive Assistant PO Box 223, 501 N. Church Rd., Wernersville, PA 19565 or Email: pkubacki@jesuitcenter.org.

The Polish-American Heritage Association is holding their annual Polish Open golf tournament on Saturday, June 9, at the Manor Golf Club, Sinking Spring. 1:30PM Scramble. $75 per golfer includes greens fees, cart, lunch, Polish Open Buffet (dinner), beer, soda and prizes. Deadline for reservations is June 1. Contact Toni Wade at 484.333.2838.

The Polish-American Heritage Association is running a bus trip to Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY. on Saturday, June 23. Known as "Little Poland" you can shop the Polish bakeries, meat shops and grocery stores in the morning. After lunch we head over to the 9/11 Museum. Cost includes admission to museum: $70. Members; $75. Non-members. For more information contact Marilyn Wlazewski at 610.779.5523. Deadline for reservations is June 8.

RED, WHITE AND BLUE MASS All Police, Firefighters, First Responders, Legal

Professionals, Health Care Workers & their families are invited to join Bishop Alfred A. Schlert as he celebrates the First

Red, White and Blue Mass Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 at 6:30pm

Cathedral of Saint Catherine of Siena 18th and Turner Streets, Allentown Pa

Please wear your uniforms. Reception to follow in the Parish Activities

Center. RSVP: rwbmass@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE! Friday August 10, 2018 Fightins Game with Fireworks

sponsored by the Diocese of Allentown. More details to come, in a future bulletin.

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GUIDELINES FOR THOSE WHO ARE HOSPITAL BOUND: • If you are scheduled for a hospital visit and know in advance, please see Father Rich before or after mass and he will anoint you and bless you. • When being admitted to the Reading Hospital please advise the admitting staff person you are Catholic and a member of St. John Baptist de LaSalle. Should you want Communion while you are hospitalized please tell them you want Communion either daily or weekly and your name will be added to list of the Eucharistic Ministers who serve at the hospital. If you have any questions about this procedure see Deacon Joe Lombardo.

Part-Time Office Assistant Needed Our Lady’s Missionaries of the Eucharist, 640 E. Main St., Birdsboro, PA 19508 Our Lady’s Missionaries of the Eucharist is dedicated to the spiritual formation of the laity with communities in PA, NJ, and VA. For more information, please visit our website keeping in mind that it is under reconstruction at this time. www.olme.org. Part-Time Hours: This opportunity is perfect for someone looking for flexibility in their working schedule! 2-3 days a week 8:30 am-3:00 pm. Summer hours 1-2 days a week. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word. Please email resumes to olme2@olme.org

A Request from Mary’s Shelter Baby Bottle Campaign Mother’s Day - Father’s Day

Thank you to all those who took a baby bottle to fill with your loose change until Father’s Day, June 17. Any donation made by check should be made payable to Mary’s Shelter. The campaign will end on Father’s Day and we ask that you return all bottles filled with your donation to the baskets you will find at the three entrances to the Church. The proceeds from this campaign will help provide:

Prenatal Vitamins, Formula, Diapers, Infant Medicine, Wipes and Baby Food. The women and babies at Mary’s Shelter will greatly benefit from your generosity!

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops And Immigration

Did you know? On April 25, 2018 the chairman of the USCCB's Committee on Migration, Bishop Joe Vásquez, of Austin Texas, announced support for H.R. 4796, the "Uniting and Securing America" (USA) Act of 2018 as it is currently written. The USA Act is a bipartisan bill that offers a path to citizenship to Dreamers and augments existing border security technology at the U.S./Mexico border. "We are hopeful our support of the current version of the USA Act, and our continued support of the Dream Act, will encourage Congress to act now and

find a humane legislative solution for Dreamers," noted Bishop Vásquez. The USA Act would provide qualifying Dreamers with protection from deportation, as well as a path to citizenship. Additionally, the USA Act of 2018 would augment border security at the U.S./Mexico border, in part through deployment of new technology; increase the number of immigration judges and Board of Immigration Appeals staff attorneys; and seek to address root causes and prevent future irregular migration from Central America. On the need for immediate action, Bishop Vásquez stated: "Every day, my brother bishops and I witness directly the constant anxiety of Dreamer youth and their families, and that experience of urgency moves us to press Congress for an immediate and durable solution to this problem." (Source- USCCB website) What Can You Do? 1) Reflect on this: Excerpts from a college scholarship essay written by a local DREAMER “Every day I had to leave my house an hour before class to avoid traffic and make it on time. After my classes I immediately had to leave campus to commute back to Reading and go to work. I am blessed to work for two immigration attorneys who are very kind and flexible with my school schedule. I worked about 30-35 hours every week, went to class and did my school work, and learned a routine that was challenging but make me successful this past semester. As a DREAMER, I have learned that my life will be challenging, scary, and stressful but I know I must continue to put my best foot forward and overcome these challenges. I will continue to work as hard as I can to achieve my goal. I appreciate all the help the GRIP* scholarship has provided. I could not be doing what I do without this foundation’s help. Thank you. *Greater Reading Immigration Project (readinggrip.org) 2) Call or Write your Representative in the House and tell him or her your thoughts on the USA Act

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kids corner

4 Unusual Ways to Volunteer in Your Community

There are ways to give back besides soup kitchens

When most people think about volunteer opportunities, their first thoughts usually involve food pantries, soup kitchens and homeless shelters. While these are invaluable resources for the underprivileged in a community, not everyone can or wants to volunteer at those locations. Other common mental images are events such as the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life or the Walk for Alzheimer’s. Again, both of these are wonderful causes for a person to donate their time, money and energy to, but some people feel rather disconnected from the actual cause they are supporting when they are so focused on a specific event. They want to be a little closer to those they are actually helping. Volunteers dedicate a great deal of time and energy to the cause they support. As such, it is important that volunteers enjoy what they are doing. While the satisfaction of helping others can go a long way, volunteers will not stick around for the long haul if they are miserable during their work. Thankfully, volunteer opportunities are nearly endless. Here are seven lesser known ways that a person can make a difference in their community. • Taking Youth Outside If you love the great outdoors, there are a number of organizations dedicated to sharing the beauty and strength of nature with inner city children and teens. Big City Mountaineers, City Kids Wilderness Project and Fresh Air all offer opportunities for volunteers to get to know inner city kids and help these kids and teens grow. There are also programs, such as Outdoor Outreach, that do not limit themselves to inner city children and teens. Do some research and see what different organizations are looking for in volunteers. Some organizations prefer volunteers who are experienced outdoorsmen or have some sort of official accreditation in a specific activity such as belaying. Other organizations merely want people who are passionate about nature and can help kids and teens come to feel that same love for the great outdoors. • School Tutoring Most people can remember struggling with a lesson or subject in school regardless of how long it has been since graduation. In some cases, a person may have enlisted the help of another student or an adult to help them get a better grasp on the material that was not making sense to them. That adult might well have been a volunteer. Tutoring in schools is a great way to give back to the community. There are always students who need help with their schoolwork, and volunteers often have a slightly different take on the material than teachers. This different perspective is sometimes all that a struggling student needs to have an epiphany. Volunteers who are interested in being more involved may also be paired with a single student for a full school year or even longer. This allows volunteers to really get to know their student and can allow interested volunteers to transition into a mentorship role. •Hospital Help Just like schools, hospitals almost always need an extra set of hands. While volunteers, understandably, cannot help with diagnosing or medicating patients, volunteers still play a vital role in hospitals. Volunteers run a variety of errands for nurses and doctors such as restocking carts, sorting mail and answering phones. Volunteers also interact directly with patients and family members. Volunteers may keep the family members of patients in surgery company or spend time simply talking with long-term or hospice patients. In addition to spending time talking with long-term patients, volunteers are essential for helping patients keep their spirits up especially with children. Volunteers may bring in crafts, take pediatric patients for wagon rides or partner with a four legged friend to provide pet therapy. Hospitals tend to require a bit more information on their volunteers and have extra requirements that volunteers must meet. Be sure to check on what a local hospital requires from volunteers before applying to be a volunteer, and be aware that a surgery volunteer will likely have different requirements to meet than someone who is helping in the hospital gift shop. • Put Passions to Work Everyone has something they are truly and deeply passionate about. Those passions can almost always be turned into a volunteer opportunity. For people who are passionate about history, look for local museums or battlefields that are nearby. These places often need volunteers to act as docents and tour guides. The same is true for science museums and aquariums. Be sure to do some research before applying to be a volunteer. Some places insist that volunteers have a certain level of qualification, such as SCUBA certification being required by some aquariums. Other organizations may require volunteers work a certain number of hours per month. Research will also make it clear what positions are available as these may vary widely by facility. Creatives can also put their passions to work. Seamstresses can donate a dress through the Dress a Girl Around the World organization and people who enjoy knitting can create a prosthetic breast for women who had mastectomies through Knitted Knockers. Writers and graphic designers can also put their talents to work by helping with an organization’s advertising.