ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST DECEMBER 17, 2017 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
540 MAIN STREET THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 1640 NEW GERMANY ROAD
SUMMERHILL, PA WEBSITE: NEW GERMANY, PA
Fr. Leon Hont, O.S.B. Pastor Office Hours 9 AM – 3:30 PM M-F Rectory Address: P.O. Box 248
Rectory Phone: 495-5241 - Fax 495-9522 538 Main St., Summerhill, PA 15958
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Mon.December 18th Advent Weekday
SJ 7:45 AM Victoria Smith
Tues. December 19th Advent Weekday
SJ 7:45 AM Twila Brown
Wed.December 20th Advent Weekday
SJ 7:45 AM Stephanie Flynn
Thurs. December 21st Advent Weekday
IC 7:45 AMRuss Beyer Family
Friday, December 22nd Advent Weekday
IC 7:45 AMReta & Tim Wess
Saturday, December 23rd Advent Weekday
IC 4:00 PM Norbert Wirfel
SJ 5:00 PM Carl Huber Family
Sunday, December 24th – Fourth Sunday of Advent
SJ 8:00 AM For the Parish
SJ 10:00 AM Clyde & Marie Gallardy
IC 7:00 AM For the Parish
IC 9:00 AM Betty Gabany
Sunday, December 24th – Vigil Of Christmas
IC 4:00 PM For the Parish
SJ 4:30 PM For the Parish
SJ 9:00 PM Intention of Celebrant
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25TH – CHRISTMAS DAY
IC Midnight For the Parish
SJ Midnight For the Parish
IC 9:00 AM Intention of Celebrant
SJ 10:00 AM Intention of Celebrant
ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULE
For the weekend ofDec. 23/24 and Christmas:
SJ– 5 PMTyler Kulback
8 AM Gracie & Connor Ray
10 AM Daniel Yunetz
Sun. 4:30 PM Daniel Y., Sarah B. and Jessica P.
Sun. 9:00 PM Tyler Kulback
Midnight: Kayla Units
Mon. 10 AM: Need a Volunteer
IC - 4 PMEvan, Emma & Tobey Becquet
7 AM Benno Smith
9 AM Byron, Claire & Nadia Daubert
Sun. 4 PM: Jessica & Mary Beth Woods, David Gates
Midnight: Eli Kline and Benno Smith
Mon. 9 AM: Need a Volunteer
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
SJ & IC: Tues., Dec. 19 at IC: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM; 4:30 – 5:30 PM; 7 – 7:45 PM.Wed., Dec. 20 at SJ: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM; 4:30 – 5:30 PM; 7-745 PM. On Thursday, Dec. 21 at SJ from 1-2:30 PM and at IC from 5-6:30 PM; and Saturday, Dec. 23rd ½ half hour before the Masses as regularly scheduled oranytime byappointment.
GIFT BEARERS - SJ & IC next week.
SJ Sat 5 PM Huber Family
SJ Sun 8 AM Volunteer Needed
SJ Sun 10 AMVolunteer Needed
IC Sat 4 PM Mary Haberl Family
IC Sun 7 AM Volunteer Needed
IC Sun 9 AM Ronald & Barb Schrift Family
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SJ CHURCH CHRISTMAS DECORATING today, Dec. 17th at 11 AM. All are welcome to come help.
IC CHILDREN'S CHOIR & 4TH GRADE CCD class will have practice today, Sunday, Dec. 17th after the 9 AM Mass for approximately ½ hour for the 4 PM Christmas Eve Children's Mass.
IC ADULT CHOIR will have practice, Wednesday, December 20th at 7 PM in the church.
SJ & IC CHRISTMAS CONFESSION: On Tuesday, December19th at Immaculate Conception Parish from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM; 4:30 to 5:30 PM and 7:00 to 7:45 PM. On Wednesday, December 20that St. John's Parish from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM; 4:30 to 5:30 PM and 7:00 to 7:45 PM. On Thursday, Dec. 21 at SJ from 1-2:30 PM and at IC from 5-6:30 PM.
On Saturday, Dec. 23rd – ½ hour before the Saturday masses in both parishes.
THE SCHEDULE FOR CHRISTMAS MASSES: At SJ – Christmas Eve Masses are at 4:30 PM (pageant & Children's Mass); 9 PM and Midnight. Christmas Day at 10 AM. At IC – Christmas Eve Masses at 4 PM (Children’s Mass) and Midnight. Christmas Day at 9 AM.
CCD CLASSES: Today, Sunday, Dec. 17th at both parish. Classes will resume on January 7, 2018 in both parishes.
PRO-LIFE NEWS: The March for Life in Washington, DC will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018 (notice date change). There will be more information in January. Square Dance dates are January 6 and 13, February 3 and 17, and March 3 and 17. Please pray for all issues concerning life.
NGAA SIGN-UPS for all age groups in T-Ball, Baseball and Softball will be held Sunday, January 7th,from
11:30 AM to 12:15 PM in Marian Hall.
SJ: We extend to the family & friends of Ronald Shaffer our prayers & sympathy on his passing from here to eternity.
SJ: In case of an emergency, when anyone needs to be transported from the church proper, know that there is a wheel chair at the bottom of the steps leading from the church to the social hall. Please feel free to use it as necessary.
IC: Our Jewelry Raffle is Saturday, January 20, 2018 at New Germany Grove Hall. The tickets are available NOW - if anyone is willing to help by selling tickets, please call Becky or Dave Templeton at 495-9594. All proceeds benefit repairs for the Grove Hall. Tickets are $25 each. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Doors open at 5 PM. Ticket includes admission, meal, dessert and drinks. Over $7,500.00 in jewelry & accessories (retail value) and cash prizes. Grand prize $1,000.00 jewelry shopping spree at Gold Rush Jewelers. Jewelry, accessories, instant bingo, & 50/50's will be chanced during the bash. Many volunteers are needed to make this event successful. If anyone is willing to help, please call Dave or Becky or Pam at the rectory 495-5241. Dave’s cell 770-713-1092. Ticket would be a great stocking stuffer!
IC: Give yourself a Christmas gift by giving a donation to our IC Air-Conditioning Matching grant. To date, we received $1,100.00. When we receive $10,000.00, we will receive another $10,000.00 from out donor. Give generously and it will be given to you.
SJ & IC: Since the obligation to attend mass has been removed for the Feast of Mary, Mother of God, I would like to honor Mary with mass at IC, on Sunday, December 31, and at SJ, on Monday, January 1, 2018; times to be announced.