Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!

The Sunday Good News Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord The Church of Saint John Bosco April 21, 2019

HIS WORD TODAY BY Rev. William J. Reilly

THIS WEEK & IN THE WEEKS AHEAD…

Charismatic Mass .............. Thursday, April 25, 7:00 PM

Knights of Columbus Polish Dinner ... April 27, 5-8 PM

Men’s Conference ......................................................

............................... April 27, Holy Redeemer High School, Wilkes-Barre

SJB Book Club ................ Sunday, April 28, Frogtowne Grille, 12:30 PM

First Communion Practice ................ Tuesday, April 30, 5:30-7:30 PM

..................................................... and Thursday, May 2, 5:30-7:00 PM

First Communion .......................................... Saturday, May 4, 10 AM

May Crowning and Last Day of Faith Formation ......... May 5, 9 AM

Finance Committee Meeting ..... Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 PM, M-P Room

Liturgy Committee Meeting .......... Wed., May 8, 6:30 PM, M-P Room

Parish Council Meeting ............ Thursday, May 9, 6:30 PM, M-P Room

Spring Fling Flea Market ........................ Saturday, May 18, 7AM-3PM

Confirmation Practice/Stoles and Pot Luck ............ May 19, 4-6 PM

Confirmation Candidates and Sponsors Rehearsal .......................

......................................................................Sunday, June 2, 1:30 PM

“Brothers and sisters: If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory.”

The day of victory and triumph, bringing great joy and peace. We have visited the empty tomb, and ask with the anxious apostles, ‘where is He?’. ‘We were hoping…’ As Easter people our hopes are not dashed, but we hear reports of the Risen Christ in the upper room, on the road to Emmaus, in the garden and at the shores of the sea. He is not hidden.

We as believers look for the Lord too. Look within, as He lives and lives in us. Today may we recognize His presence through the life of grace. May we acknowledge in His presence in others. May we bring that presence to those who are slow to believe. May we adore that presence in the Eucharist.

Don’t let His life remain hidden, but through living your faith reveal that presence to others.

LORD, BY YOUR CROSS AND RESURRECTION,

YOU HAVE SET US FREE; YOU ARE THE SAVIOR OF

THE WORLD!

Glory and praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ,

for in Your rising from the dead You have trampled down

death, by death, and to those in the tomb

You’ve restored the gift of life. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?

(1 Cor 15:55)

Our Savior has overcome evil and has broken

the chains of the grave. If God is with us,

even in our dying, what then should we fear?

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God,

I worship and adore You. My heart rejoices in the victory

You have won; The salvation of the world

and lasting hope for all who trust in Your name!

Amen.

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A GRATEFUL WORD OF THANKS We are grateful to all who sent cards, food, candy and gifts over this holy season. Your thoughtfulness, prayers and friendship are deeply appreciated. Be assured of a remembrance of you and your intentions at prayer and during our Masses. Happy Easter!

Fr. Ric & Deacon Maurice

PAGE 2 The Sunday Good News Faith Formation Corner

There is no Faith Formation or CLOW this Sunday, April 21. We wish all of our student, families, and volunteers a blessed Easter! Faith Formation and CLOW will resume on April 28th.

Three new children’s books dealing with death and grief have been added to the Faith Formation library in memory of Emily Grace Rostocki. The books, When I’m with Jesus, by Kimberly Rae, God Gave Us Heaven, by Lisa Tawn Bergren, and The Memory Box, A Book About Grief, by Joanna Rowland are available to any family seeking age appropriate resources to support children in the loss of a loved one.

Confirmation students will practice for Confirmation during Faith Formation on April 28th. All students, including Holy Family students, must attend this class. Confirmation students will meet on Sunday, May 19th from 4:00-6:00 pm to decorate stoles for Confirmation and practice for the Mass. High School and College students will host a pot luck dinner for Confirmation students during this time. All students must attend.

Practices for First Communion will be during Faith Formation on April 28th, and in the evenings on April 30th from 5:30-7:30 pm and May 2nd from 5:30-7:00 pm.

Please note, the last day for Faith Formation for ALL students (this includes 2nd and 8th Level students) will be Sunday, May 5th. May Crowning will take place during the 9:00 am Mass on May 5th by 2nd Level students. 8th grade students will crown Mary during Faith Formation on May 5th.

SUNDAY STEWARDS COLLECTION TOTALS for the weekend of April 13/14 will be published in next weekend’s bulletin. Due to Holy Week and the Easter Holiday, this edition went to press too early to include financial information. Thank you for your understanding.

FALL BUS TRIP & DINNER SHOW Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Neil Simon's Romantic Comedy Masterpiece

"Barefoot in the Park"

Bus transportation, matinee show, dinner, gratuities and taxes all included. Only $87 pp. Bus leaves at 9 AM sharp from SJB parking lot. Luncheon at 11:30 am, show at 1:30 pm, depart 4 PM; return to SJB approximately 6 PM. We are currently taking names for a waiting list. Contact Marie Guza at 570-455-3874.

2019 FIFTH ANNUAL CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERENCE "BE A MAN: WHAT IS TRUTH?" April 27, Holy Redeemer High School, 159 South Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes Barre, Pa. 18701.

The main conference and Mass runs from 8:00am to 3:00pm, including Eucharistic Adoration. The Most Reverend Bishop Joseph Bambera will celebrate the closing Mass at 1:45. Registration/Morning Coffee begins at 7:00am, Rosary at 7:30. Register online at: www.beamanconference.com, call 570-207-2213 (Diocesan Pastoral Center) or mail the completed conference brochure application with your check to Attn: Men's Conference, Office for Parish Life, 330 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, Pa. 18503. Cost: $40, $15 for students. Parish Captain is Andrew Pitonyak, 570-384-2383.

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND

The second collection next weekend is for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Please be generous. There will also be a pocket change collection to defray costs of the Spring Fling.

“SISTERS” ECUMENICAL STUDY GROUP

Beginning Tuesday, April 29th, "Sisters", an ecumenical study group will start a new 4-part series. On each Tuesday we will view a new Andy Stanley series "Why in the World". We begin at 10 AM and at 11:30 AM we go to lunch at a local restaurant. Come join us at the Conyngham United Methodist Church. Any questions, please call Arlene at 570-788-3643.

MEN’S CONFERENCE PRAYER Father, you sent your Beloved Son to us to guide us to your Eternal Kingdom. Allow us to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, our Brother and Lord. May the Crucified and Risen Jesus Christ continue to reveal Himself to us and to unfold the mystery of your age-old love.

Teach us, Jesus, how to be men of God, our Father. Instruct us how to be men after your own pierced Sacred Heart. Make us loyal sons of your Church. Guide us to be faithful brothers to one another. By the gift of your Holy Spirit, form us in the image of your Son, Jesus, and allow us to be witnesses to the Kingdom of God. Help the men of the Diocese of Scranton to come to be disciples of Jesus and give us hearts to witness to your presence – who live and reign forever and ever. Amen.

Composed by Father Leo J. McKernan, April 9, 2015

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POLISH FOOD FESTIVAL Polish Dinner fundraiser, Saturday, April 27th at St. John Bosco Church from 5:30 PM to 8 PM. The cost of tickets is $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for children under 10. The dinner includes Keilbasi, Bundukies (Lithuanian Meatballs), Pierogies, Haluski, Applesauce, Dessert and a Drink. Contact Andrew Pitonyak, 570-384-2383 for tickets or more information.

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Holy Saturday, 8:00 PM April 20 Easter Vigil J. Jeffrey Kuchar By Joseph and Jeananne Ustynoski

Sunday, 7:30 AM April 21 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Bradd Robert Quinter By St. John Bosco Staff

Sunday, 9:00 AM April 21 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Dorothy Lagana By Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lagana

Sunday, 11:30 AM April 21 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Living and Deceased Members of St. John Bosco

Monday, 8:00 AM April 22 Hugh Shamany By Larry and Ann Marie Zapotocky

Tuesday, 8:00 AM April 23 John Horwath By Marianne Horwath

Wednesday, 8:00 AM April 24 Carol Samoyedny By Secondary Guidance Co-workers

Thursday, 8:00 AM April 25 Mike Mras By Michael and Bonnie Awdakimow

Thursday, 7:00 PM April 25 Charismatic Mass James Stagg By Bob and Arlene Stagg

Friday, 8:00 AM April 26 Lisa Franceschini By John Logerfo

Saturday, 4:00 PM April 27 Second Sunday of Easter Dolores Minda By Lois and Ed Ecker

Sunday, 7:30 AM April 28 Second Sunday of Easter Thomas Stark, Sr. By HAHS Business Department

Sunday, 9:00 AM April 28 Second Sunday of Easter Living and Deceased Members of St. John Bosco

Sunday, 11:30 AM April 28 Second Sunday of Easter Dolores Lettiere By Marge Mattioli

The Sunday Good News

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TABERNACLE CANDLE The Tabernacle Candle burns this week in memory of Planutis and Kapes Families given by daughter, Jean.

Knights of Columbus - Polish Dinner at SJB Gym, Saturday, April 27, 5-8 PM, $12 Adult; $6 child under 10.

Holy Annunciation Parish at St. Gabriel Church - “Joy of Spring” Flea Market, Friday, April 26, 4-8 PM; Saturday, April 27, 9AM - 4 PM.

Holy Family Academy - 601 N. Laurel St., Hazleton. Cash Bingo. April 28. $10 - 10 games; Jackpot $500. Call (570) 582-5980 for more information.

Pregnancy Resource Center of Greater Hazleton - 6th Annual Leigh A. Genasevich Memorial Golf Scramble, Sugarloaf Golf Club, Sugarloaf, PA, Sunday, June 2, 1:30 PM. Contact gary13@pa.metrocast.net for information.

BOOK CLUB St John Bosco Book Club will read The Devil's Song by Lauren Stahl and discuss it Sunday, April 28, at 12:30 PM at Frogtowne Grille, Sybertsville. Join us. Any questions, please call Arlene at 570-788-3643.

CHARISMATIC MASS The next Charismatic Mass and Healing Service at St. John Bosco will be Thursday, April 25th, at 7 PM. Fr. Michael Kloton will preside and Sue Shaw will begin her music ministry at 6:45 PM. You are invited. There will be light refreshments available afterward in Room 3.

Father John P. Fischer of Cross Catholic Outreach will be visiting our parish next weekend to speak at all Masses on behalf of the poor in developing countries. This ministry was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priests and nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Central and South America.

CARNATION SALE: The annual Mother's Day Carnation Sale will be held Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12. Proceeds go to Hazleton Pennsylvania Pro-Life Organization. Donation is one dollar.

DIVINE MERCY SERVICE will be held in Annunciation Parish, Hazleton, Sunday; April 28th from 2:30-5pm. The service will include many beautiful Divine Mercy spiritual elements along with Eucharistic Adoration. Reminder - Annunciation Parish has a 5:30 PM Mass on Sunday evenings.

MAY FRIENDSHIP DAY 2019 Sugarloaf Valley Church Women United will present the ecumenical service for May Friendship Day 2019 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Drums, at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 3rd. The "Least Coin" offering of your wrapped pennies will go to aid marginalized women and children. Light refreshments will follow. We hope to see you there. To help with the count please call Arlene to let her know you will attend, (570-788-3643).

We extend a warm welcome to Reverend Chummar Chirayath, O.S.J., as Assistant Pastor, Annunciation Parish, (St. Gabriel's Church), in Hazleton. Fr. Chummar was stationed in Pittston when Fr. Ric was assigned there. He is a member of the Oblates of Saint Joseph and was recently Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Bakersfield, California.

Sunday Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Lk 24:13-35 Monday Acts 2:14, 22-33; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday Acts 3:1-10; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday Acts 3:11-26; Lk 24:35-48 Friday Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday Acts 4:13-21; Mk 16:9-15

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RCIA TEAM CALENDAR

April 21, Easter Sunday - No Session

April 28 - No Session

May 5 - No Session

May 12 - No Session

Date of Session: May 19 Place & Time of Session: Office Conference Room, 10:00 AM Presenter: Entire Team Topic: Mystagogia

RCIA Candidate Jared O’Donnell

Members of the RCIA Team: Fr. Ric Polmounter

Deacon Maurice Cerasaro Jason Seiwell

Thomas Pandolfi Sandy Honis

Frank Polidora Joseph Molitoris

TRAVELING CHALICE VOCATION PROGRAM

The host for the Traveling Chalice for the week of April 21-27 is Rowena DeJesus.

If you would like to host the Traveling Chalice, there is a sign-up sheet on the table in the back of the church behind the last pew, or you may call the parish office and we will sign you up for the week you desire. Please let Father Ric, Deacon Maurice or one of the Sacristans know before Mass if you would like to be called up at the end of Mass to receive it or simply pick it up after Mass in the sacristy. Please prayerfully consider giving a few minutes each day for one week for this important Vocation Project at St. John Bosco Church.

SPRING FLING CASH RAFFLE You should have received a mailing last week concerning our upcoming SPRING FLING. It will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 7 am until 3 pm in our gym. This gigantic flea market will also include a stand with homemade foods, tricky trays and a Cash Raffle.

Please purchase or sell the tickets that you received and return the stubs and donation ($20) in the envelope. It may be addressed and mailed, dropped in the collection basket or taken to the parish office. $2,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. Additional tickets are available in the parish office. Drawing at Spring Fling at 2 PM. Thank you for your support of this fundraiser.

TRICKY TRAYS A part of our "Spring Fling" is a Tricky Tray (Theme Basket) event. Please consider donating a tricky tray to the parish. They may be taken to the office during the week or dropped off in the sacristy during weekend Masses no later than Wednesday, May 4. Tickets for the Tricky Trays will be sold on the weekends of May 4-5 and 11-12. They will also be sold on the day of the Flea Market and chanced off at 3 PM on Saturday, May 18 in the gym. 25 tickets for only a $5 donation. Some suggestions for tricky trays: Italian basket, wine basket, snack basket, lottery tickets, gift certificates to restaurants and stores, cash, small appliances, gardening supplies, household items, beauty supplies, toys and items for children, etc.

Spring Fling “treasures” may be dropped off beginning Sunday, May 12 (Mother’s Day) after the 11:30 AM Mass. Drop-offs can also be made Monday, May 13, through Thursday, May 16, from 8 AM to 3 PM. NO TV’s, computers, printers, Christmas trees, exercise weights, clothing. Used closing may be placed in the clothing shed located on our parking lot.