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SAINT JOHN BOSCO ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
PARISH CENTER OFFICE:
215 E. COUNTY LINE ROAD, HATBORO, PA 19040
Tel. (215) 672-7280
www.sjbhatboro.org
D M: Monday thru Friday 8:45AM
C: Saturday 3:00— 3:30 PM
First Fridays before 8:45am Mass
R: Monday before 8:45am Mass
Saturday before 4pm Vigil Mass
M M N: Monday after
8:45am Mass
A M
Congratulations on your engagement!
See Page 2 for information on celebrating your
wedding or having your marriage blessed
at Saint John Bosco.
A B
First (Spanish) and Last (English) Sundays each
month following the 11am Mass.
See Page 2 for more information.
P: Rev. Gary J. Kramer
A P: Rev. Angelo Hernandez
W A: Rev. Mark J. Hunt,
Holy Family University
D: Rev. Mr. Edward J. Morris
B M: Ms. Mary Scanlon
S: Sean M. Connelly, Sr.
S: Mrs. Jeanne Eichorn
M D: Debbie Baylets
C R E: Mrs. Janet Sikina
Faith Formation Office 267-803-0774
E-mail: prep@saintjohnbosco.org
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Evening Vigil Masses: 4:00 PM (English) and 7:00 PM (Spanish)
Sunday at 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM
August 4, 2024
18th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
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BAPTISM INFORMATION
Before date is confirmed, parents must have/obtain:
· Registration in SJB Parish: Family from another
parish must obtain written permission from “home”
parish for Baptism at SJB.
· Certificate of Eligibility to Serve as Sponsor:
Each Catholic Sponsor (1 required; 2 preferred)
must obtain Certificate of Eligibility from “home”
parish. Parishes generally do not issue certificates
to persons not already registered nor to persons
who left the parish more than 6 months previously.
· Letter from Pastor for Christian Witness:
One baptized non-Catholic may serve as a Christian
Witness and must present Letter of Good Standing
from current Christian pastor. A Catholic not
eligible to Sponsor may not be Christian Witness.
Call Parish Office to arrange.
WEDDING INFORMATION
Wedding Planning begins with engaged couple’s
meeting a parish priest here at least six (6) months
before desired wedding date. Please do not make
financial commitments before confirming church
date/time. If a member of the couple was previously
married, a Declaration of Nullity (Annulment) of the
prior marriage may be necessary. Please contact
parish priest for detailed information.
Please submit items for Bulletin Sun. issue dates (left)
by 12 noon on submission dates (right):
¨ August 18…………………………Mon., August 5
¨ August 25…………………………Mon., August 12
¨ September 1……………………….Mon., August 19
Please send info./questions to Bulletin Editor at
bulletined@saintjohnbosco.org.
Bulletin Editor: Mrs. Holly Pyfer
Custom Wedding Programs
Getting married at Saint John Bosco?
Will you need an easy-to-follow wedding program template?
You can find these templates on the SJB Website! The wedding
program templates have a basic ceremony structure in them as
well as details about you, your groom & your bridal party. You'll
just need to go in & change the details to reflect your special
day. Use them as a guide & add your own spin to make your
day truly personal. The templates for half fold are easy to use
for simple wedding programs.
MARRIAGE CONVALIDATION: Couples in a civil or
non-Catholic religious union without our Church’s
explicit permission are not in a valid Catholic
marriage. They cannot receive other sacraments or
serve as Catholic Sponsors for Baptism and
Confirmation. This situation is often easily remedied
by “convalidation”, a simple ceremony popularly
called “getting a marriage blessed”.
Call Parish Office to arrange.
On the SJB Website, you can find a template document in Microsoft Word format for
creating a booklet for a Roman Catholic Funeral Mass at Saint John Bosco Church.
You’ll need to go in & change the details. Customizing your template is fast & easy.
This is a traditional type of program distributed at the Funeral Mass. Try our program
template for minimal effort & work yet producing a professional booklet. The
important thing is to have one made so it can serve as a guide for everyone.
www.heedthecall.org
PARISH
REGISTRATION
Have you moved,
changed an email
address, added a family
member, no longer have
a land line or changed
phone numbers?
Call the Parish Office to
submit changes.
P O H
Mass Cards/Mail/Messages/Documents/Facility Keys are available only during open Office Hours.
Monday– Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday/Sunday: Closed
215-672-7280
www.sjbhatboro.org*
OPEN EVERY MONDAY & FRIDAY BETWEEN 12:00 & 2:00
OUR FOOD CUPBOARD HERE AT SAINT JOHN BOSCO
WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR PARISHIONERS AND
NON PARISHIONERS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT .
Happy Summer! Please help the food pantry with donations
of condiments, coffee, tea bags, iced tea, pancake mixes,
baking items, cake and cookie mixes, jellos and puddings.
We are so grateful for your constant support!
God Bless!
Items can be dropped any day at the back door of the Parish Center.
For more information, please contact
Regina at 215-429-8245 and Michelle at 215-672-0514.
*the NEW Saint John Bosco Website
IS NOW LIVE!
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THESE KIDS KNOW HOW TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS.
SOME ARE REALLY FUNNY!
1. How Do You Decide Whom to Marry?
You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like
it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.-- Alan, age 10
No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all
way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with.-- Kristen, age 10
2. What is the Right Age to Get Married?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
-- Camille, age 10
3. How Can a Stranger Tell if Two People Are Married?
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.
-- Derrick, age 8
4. What do you Think Your Mom and Dad Have in Common?
Both don't want any more kids.-- Lori, age 8
5. What do Most People do on a Date?
Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys
have something to say if you listen long enough.-- Lynnette, age 8 (isn't she a treasure)
On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to
go for a second date. -- Martin, age 10
6. When is it Okay to Kiss Someone?
When they're rich.-- Pam, age 7
The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.-- Curt, age 7
The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with
them. It's the right thing to do. -- Howard, age 8
7. Is it Better to be Single or Married?
It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.
-- Anita, age 9 (bless you child)
8. How Would the World be Different If People Didn’t Get Married?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there? -- Kelvin, age 8
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Beth Baradi
Derek Blauvelt
Gerald Bollenbach
Jim Bollenbach
Evelyn Cantlin
Amy Casey
Michelle Casey
Margaret Collins
Amy Grace D'Angelo
Ellen Dardis
Steve Feremce
Noah G.
Mary Heslin
Alice Hoey
Patrick Hoey
Ralph Horn
Chris Laskey
Amy Lowenthal
Terry Luksic
Pat Martin
Peggy Masciulli
Shelley McLaughlin
Henry Mulroney
Esther Notis
Lori Palmentera
Louis Quiuintiere
Damian Riggins
Marilyn Rizzo
Tom Rizzo
Alice Scannell
Marie Spadafora
John Sykes
Lindsay Vitella
Croche Volpe
Matthew Wheeler
Lorraine Zearfos
Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in you will be glad
and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge
their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep
them safe from all evil and harm.
May the power of your love enable them to return home in safety, that
with all who love them, they may ever praise you for your loving
care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Please keep the following military in your prayers:
Jared Hatley- USMC
Timothy Goldberg – PFC
Hector Guillermo Torres Carbo – Army – E3
Maya Medrano—Airforce—Military Police - E-3
Tyler Palmentera—Navy– E6
Noe Argenis Reyes – Marines – Air Traffic Controller – E3
Captain Vincent McPeak - USAF
Captain Emily Bohnenkamp -USAF
Austin Rehiel - Army – E5
Lt. Melanie Wittick -USAF
Ensign Jessica Nangle-USN
Our goal is to provide prayer support for the men and women of
the Saint John Bosco community who are serving on active duty
in the United States Armed Forces. If you have a family
member or close friend serving on active duty who could use our
prayer support for their health, well-being and safe return, please
call the Parish Office.
We welcome Catholics with Celiac Disease to the Table of the
Lord. Low-gluten Communion hosts are available at all
weekend liturgies to those suffering from Celiac Sprue disease.
When you arrive for Mass, go to the Sacristy. Let the Sacristan
know that you will need a low-gluten host. The
low-gluten hosts are consecrated at the same time as
the regular hosts. When you reach the Presider
during the Communion Procession, whisper to him
that you will need to receive a low-gluten host.
Please note - our
NEW
Saint John Bosco
page is:
StJohn Bosco Parish
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
brings about a change of heart through God's mercy and
forgiveness. Reconciliation (also known as Confession or
Penance) is a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in His love
and mercy to offer sinners forgiveness for offenses committed
against God. At the same time sinners reconcile with the
Church who is also wounded by our sins.
Confessions will be heard on the First Friday
of each month here at SJB before morning
Mass. Pope Saint John Paul II reminds us that
“Confession is an act of honesty and courage, an
act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin, to the
mercy of a loving and forgiving God.”
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024
4:00 PM Clyde M. Westfall
7:00 PM Pro Populo (For the People)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2024
8:00 AM Leonard Link
9:30 AM Patricia L. Smith
11:00 AM Richard Piracci
8/5 MON. 8:45 AM Eleanor Martino (LIVING)
8/6 TUES. 8:45 AM Rosaleen Willis (LIVING)
8/7 WED. 8:45 AM Maryann Brophy
(LIVING)
8/8 THURS. 8:45 AM Ruth McMonagle
8/9 FRI. 8:45 AM John Leonard
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024
4:00 PM Jim Healy
7:00 PM Pro Populo (For the People)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2024
8:00 AM Kevin McKee
9:30 AM Bob & Joan Miles
11:00 AM Jennifer McGarvey
A C
Mon.: after 8:45 am Mass to 7:00 pm.
Tues. to Fri.: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Sat. & Sun. Closed. The chapel is closed on weekends for
security reasons. Please do not try to enter the Church
outside of these hours.
P I C (2) burn all week
alongside Blessed Sacrament when Chapel is open.
This week the candles represent these intentions:
How We List: Just send your name with intention & offering
to ADORATION CANDLE c/o Parish Center. Please name one
Person, Couple (engaged or married), Family, Group per re-
quest. Candles are available for living or dec’d. Offering: $ 15.
P P O F
D F
M
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Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light
shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the
Faithful Departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Amen.
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Are You Someone Or Do You Know Someone Who…
Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Has a
child over the age of 7 who has not been baptized?
Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not
celebrated the Sacraments of Conirmation and
Eucharist? We offer an opportunity to come together
in a small group to learn more about our faith.
Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of
Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the
Sacraments of Baptism, Conirmation and Eucharist
during the Easter season. There are separate sessions
for children or youth. You are welcome to participate
in the process with your questions, your insights and
your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For
information please contact the Faith Formation Ofice
267-803-0774.
Every Sunday Mass is amazing! Personal invitation is one
of the most powerful ways we can express our faith, our
love of God and our love of others. Christ encourages each
of us to look into the eyes of our friends, smile and invite
them to come with you to Mass! Your simple, loving and
kind invitation to our Church family could radically change
someone’s eternal life with Jesus! Every day is a good day
to bring a friend to Mass. Invite someone to come and
discover what happens every Sunday here at Saint John
Bosco. Remember that finding your way back to the faith is
a process. Be sure to share the joy you receive from your
faith as a witness to the love of Jesus. “It would be easier
for the world to survive without the sun than to do without
Holy Mass.” (Saint Padre Pio).
Make a Friend, Be a Friend, Bring a Friend to Christ!
Attending Adoration is taking time to talk to God
our Father & seek His authority on how He wants
us to use the gifts He has given us. At SJB we are
very blessed to have an
Adoration Chapel.
We will celebrate the 25
th
Anniversary
of the opening of our Chapel
on August 15
th
.
In thanksgiving for this
wonderful gift, we will meet in the
Chapel & pray the rosary together
after the 8:45am Mass on 8/15.
Adoration is a great opportunity
for us to rest in the presence of
our Lord. Come & spend time as
frequently as you are able to in the
presence of Our Savior & watch
Him transform your life!
Praying you can join us on 8/15 to
pray together.
Sunday
6/30/2024 $ 9,748.00
7/2/2023 $ 9,167.00 +$ 581.00
E-Giving
6/30/2024 $ 1,805.00
7/2/2023 $ 1,600.00 +$ 205.00
Interested in online giving?
To get started with online giving, log onto our parish website:
sjbhatboro.org and click on the Parish Giving button
Thank you for supporting Saint John Bosco Parish!
We are pleased to inform you that
Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald
will celebrate the
SACRAMENT OF
CONFIRMATION
at Saint John Bosco Parish on
Tuesday, October 22
at 4:00PM.
Thank you for keeping our
Confirmation Students in your
prayers as they prepare to be
confirmed in October.
Archbishop Wood High School
is pleased to announce that
the following students
have achieved
Academic Honors
for the Fourth Quarter
of the 2023-2024 school year:
CONGRATULATIONS!
Student
Daniel Loughery
Fiona Newman
Gavin Zachwieja
Abigail Meulenberg
Haley Polaneczky
Kylie Wiest
Vanessa Green
Connor Lennox
Joseph Stout
Class of
2024
2026
2026
2025
2025
2026
2027
2027
2027
Honors Level
First Honors
First Honors
First Honors
Second Honors
Second Honors
Second Honors
Second Honors
Second Honors
Second Honors
August 15th is the celebration of the
Solemnity of the Assumption
of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The feast day commemorates Mary’s assumption into
heaven, body and soul, after her earthly life.
The Solemnity is observed as a Holy Day of Obligation.
All the faithful are obligated to attend Mass on this day.
THE MASS SCHEDULE HERE AT SJB IS AS
FOLLOWS: VIGIL 4PM;
THURS AUG 15: 8:45AM, 12:05PM & 7:00 PM.
Yo, ho ho! Be on a look-out!
Ahoy maes. I've got some excing news. St John Bosco is inving
you to SAIL-ebrate and SEAS –the-day—but no PIER-pressure—pack
your bags and join us on deck for a round -trip cruise deparng from
Cape Liberty, New Jersey to some of the New England states and
Canada on Thursday, September 18 to Saturday, September 27,
2025. Adventure waits as we set-sail for an unforgeable journey of
a lifeme. There will be many restaurants, plenty of acvies and
entertainment right on the ship. There are shore excursions of your
choosing. So buoys and gulls save the date.
Please see the insert in this bullen with further informaon.
SEA you soon
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Pope Francis has announced that the Church will
celebrate a Jubilee Year in 2025, with the theme
of “Pilgrims of Hope.”
In preparation for the Jubilee Year, Pope Francis
announced a Year of Prayer dedicated to rediscovering the
great value & absolute need for prayer in one’s personal
life, in the life of the Church & in the world. Pope Francis is
encouraging us to turn to the Bible & spend time reading
the Gospels. Keep your Bible in a prominent place in your
home. Try opening your Bible at a random page & read a
passage that draws your eye. Take time to reflect on the
passage, read again, & reflect once more. Write down your
thoughts in a journal & reflect on the key themes &
thoughts! As part of this year of prayer, each week in
this Bulletin Space we will list a Bible Quote (just the
notation). You can read them at home & reflect on
these quotes as a family. During this year, let us work
together to deepen our commitment to prayer!
This week's BIBLE QUOTE: John 6:35
In preparation for the
Jubilee Year, Pope
Francis announced a Year of
Prayer. He is
encouraging us to turn to the
Bible.
As part of this
celebration we invite you to
come to know the
different people whose
stories are included in the
Bible by playing a "WHO'S WHO?" Bible trivia game.
You will get to know that the Bible is full of
exciting and interesting stories ! We will give you the
biblical person's scenario. As you read the clues;
answer the question, WHO AM I? Have fun & learn by
guessing these Bible characters!
This week we invite you to test your knowledge
about the Bible with these TRIVIA QUESTIONS:
True or False: The Bible is the most popular
book ever written. (by copies sold)
Q: What is the first book in the Bible?
Q: What is the last book in the Bible?
Q: What four books tell about Jesus' life on
Earth?
Q: What is the longest book in the Bible?
Q: How many books are in the Bible?
Q: How many books in the Old Testament?
Q: How many books in the New Testament?
Q: Which NT book has Jesus’ Sermon on the
Mount?
The Legion of Mary
WHAT IS IT?
The Legion of Mary is the largest
apostolic organization of lay people in the
Catholic Church, with well over 3 million
active members in almost every country
of the world. It has been active in the
United States since 1931, has been
approved by the last 6 Popes, and was
endorsed by the Second Vatican Council.
The main purpose of the Legion of Mary
is to give glory to God through the
sanctification of its members.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a
balanced program of prayer and service. Works include new
parishioner visitation, visitation of the sick or aged, religious
education, visiting the newly baptized, Pilgrim Virgin Statue
visitations and meeting the other spiritual needs of the parish
community. Legionaries are under the guidance of a spiritual
director named by the pastor. The Legion is, in essence, an
extension of the heart and hands of the pastor.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Members meet weekly on Mondays at 6:15pm for prayer,
planning and discussion in a family setting. Then they do two
hours of definite work each week in pairs and under the
guidance of their spiritual director.
HOW DO I START?
Come speak to the members of the Legion after Mass or call
Ann at 215-499-7841 or email aapeck2@gmail.com.
Everyone had so much fun in
June at our
CATHOLIC GAME EVENT
we are going to gather again
on Wednesday, 8/21
at 9:30am
in the Faith Formaon Office!
Get ready for a morning filled with laughter,
friendly compeon & perhaps a few surprises!
In addion to the game, we'll have coffee,
snacks & an atmosphere that encourages
open conversaons & connecons.
It's a great opportunity to relax,
unwind & build meaningful connecons with fellow
Parishioners in our community.
We're on a mission to help Catholics
come together, sharing the fun,
adventure & beauty of the faith.
Please let us know if you can aend.
Hope you can join us.
You are invited to view a
fantastic presentation,
Shroud Encounter
-CAN SCIENCE AND FAITH
EVER MEET?
Russ Breault will do an amazing job of
educating all of us about the history and
science behind the Shroud of Turin.
We are sure that you will be overwhelmingly
intrigued by Russ Breault’s presentation & his
expertise on the Shroud.
The production is sure to meet all of our ex-
pectations.
This presentation comes highly recommended.
You don’t want to miss it!
Mark your calendars for March 13th
at 7:00 in church.
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Where are you going on
vacation this season? Join the
Bring back the Parish
Bulletin from the church in the area
that you are visiting. When you get
home, drop the bulletin at the Parish Center no
later than 9/8.
Please note your name, phone
number & email address on the bulletin!
A prize will be awarded in September to the family
who has the bulletin from the farthest point!
There are many ways to pray! Some types of prayer include:
Vocal prayer, Contemplative prayer, Intercession, Prayer of petition
& Prayer of thanksgiving. You can pray while kneeling, bowing,
standing or walking around. Some say kneeling or bowing can help
you focus your body & mind on God.
You can pray in a quiet place that
makes you feel comfortable.
All are invited to an evening of a
thoughtful conversation on
PRAYER, MEDITATION,
CONTEMPLATION
& MYSTICS
on Monday, 8/19 at 6:30 pm
in the Faith Formation Office.
For planning purposes, please let us
know if you can join us.
Prayer is the most powerful tool we have to connect with God.
YES, I can attend the small group discussion on 8/19
Name: ______________________________________
Phone ____________________________
Once upon a book club...
In the Bosco Book Club (A Novel
Bunch), we’ll be reading &
discussing newly released, highly
rated books from a wide variety
of genres. This month we’re
reading: THE WOMEN By
Kristin Hannah. We will meet on Monday 9/23 at
7:00pm in the Parish Center. Bring a dish to share
& the beverage of your choice. We'll eat & laugh &
at some point discuss the book. Even if you don't
finish it, come & we'll fill you in on the plot. Mostly
we like sharing our favorite reads.
Happy Reading!
Hope to see you at our next Get Together!
ARE YOU READY FOR SOMEFOOTBALL?
SAINT JOHN BOSCO IS!
is an exciting sweepstakes
fundraiser based on professional football.
All sweepstakes game cards have an equal chance to
win prize money based on the performance of the
random football teams printed on the back.
Game cards contain 3 random teams in each of the
18 weeks of the pro football season (you get 3 new
teams each week). To play the game, participants
simply add up the points scored by their 3 teams.
Only $20.00 per card!
Contact Joe 215-672-6422 or John 215-669-8159.
Dallas Jenkins announced a
streaming release meline
for “The Chosen” Season 4.
Jenkins said the show will
start releasing in four to
seven weeks — two episodes
each week. That puts the
approximate release date at
mid-May or early June. We will unpack each episode, scene
by scene starng Friday, 9/20 at 9:30am in the Faith
Formaon Office. We are pleased to announce that we will
offer the Bible Study on THE CHOSEN season 4 in the
evenings starng 9/18 at 6:30 in the Faith Formaon Office.
Cost $5.00 per person.
Season 4 connues a streak of strong acng, compelling
interpretaons & culturally sensive storytelling that helps
bring Jesus to life. We hope you will join us as we watch &
discuss this amazing Biblical story!
Pre-registraon is necessary.
I will aend THE CHOSEN Bible Study.
Name ____________________________________________
Phone_____________________________
Wednesday PM ______________ Friday AM ______________
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SPEAKS
Travel to 19th century
France and the village
church of Ars to
witness the inspiring
sermons and intimate
prayers of Saint John Vianney, patron saint of
parish priests. Born on the eve of the French
Revolution, John Vianney witnessed the intense
persecution of the Catholic Church and the
heroism of holy priests. Ordained a priest him-
self against all odds, he spent the rest of his life
as the pastor of Ars, where, through his holiness
and sacrice, he converted the entire population
of the town and countless pilgrims from near
and far. Even today, his piercing insights and
humor draw us to conversion and repentance.
Performed by Leonardo Delippis.
You can watch this movie for FREE on
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T B C A
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We would like to purchase a
Statue of Carlo Acutis for our church.
It would be an incredible way that we can invite Carlo
into our Community; not just through prayer,
but through having his representation in our church.
Making a Memorial Gift of $1000 is a special way to honor
the memory of a deceased loved one.
When a deceased family member or friend was a person of
faith, a gift to our parish is a meaningful way to honor what
was most special to them.
Many parish families have made donations, big & small, in
memory of loved ones. Making a donation for this statue is a
wonderful way to show your support for our church & enhance
its beauty & spirituality. Your donation can serve as a lasting
tribute to loved ones & can help to strengthen the connection
between the parish & the broader Catholic Community.
Please make your check payable to Saint John Bosco.
All donors will be acknowledged in our bulletin
& on the Bosco Website.
The date for the blessing & unveiling of the statue
will be announced soon.
Carlo Acutis didn't keep the faith to himself. He spent his life
in service to others, bringing the joyful news of the Gospel.
Let us continue to grow in holiness & wisdom, following in the
footsteps of this remarkable SAINT IN SNEAKERS!
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Fall Festival
Attic Treasures
and Used Books
Are your closets overflowing?
Are you doing your housecleaning & cleaning out your
unwanted items? If you have items you would like to
donate, SJB will gladly accept donations for the Fall
Festival Attic Treasures Booth. (we are not able to
collect bedding or clothing)
Are you looking to give your used books to a good
cause? Donating books is a great way to keep them out
of the trash & give them a new life with someone who
will value them as you did. If you have books you’d like
to get rid of, you can donate them to the Festival Bosco
Book Booth. Please bring your
donations in boxes or bags and
place them outside the back doors
to the Parish Center.
Please make sure that all bags
or boxes are labeled FALL
FESTIVAL. Thank you
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
Did you know that 30 pounds of pennies
is equal to $50?
Pennies are coins that are
generally overlooked & underused.
JOIN US IN OUR PENNIES FROM HEAVEN CAMPAIGN.
All monies will be donated to
The New Evangelization Events held
during the upcoming Jubilee Year
Bring your pennies (and other loose change)
to the Fall Festival.
Help us win the challenge & fill the jars.
A penny saved is a penny raised.
The Bake Off Competition
returns this year at the Fall Festival.
Think you have what it takes to
create the winning recipe?
Here's your chance
to become the SJB Grand Champion.
Join the Battle of the Bakers & dust off those recipes.
Make your favorite COOKIE
& enter to win the distinguished title of
The Best Baker in Bosco Town.
Competition Rules: must be a cookie, no purchased
items, please use a non returnable plastic or aluminum
tray, attach a recipe card, entries must be received no
later than 6:30 on 9/11 (Wednesday).
Entries can be dropped off at the Welcome Tent.
Contestants cannot be present during the judging,
the names of the contestants
will not be disclosed to the judges.
Prizes will be awarded to THREE winners at the Festival.
Good luck to everyone!
Pre Registration is required:
Email to Lisa: [email protected].
SJB is hosting its annual
Family Fall Festival
September 10-14th.
There will be plenty of games to play,
with prizes to win.
We could use your help to make this event a success.
Please don’t return those “extra” gifts that you
have received.
If you have any unopened presents
that you would like to donate to be used as prizes,
we would greatly appreciate your contribution.
Please drop off all prize donations to
the ushers room or the parish center before 9/9.
Please mark FESTIVAL on all bags or boxes.
Thank you.
Please consider donating a bottle or 2 of wine & or
spirits to our Fall Festival. Donations can be left at the
Parish Center during daytime business hours. These
bottles will be used as prizes at the
Festival.
Thanks in advance
for your support.
Questions? 215-669-8159.
Once again the
Bosco Fall Festival Committee has placed a
GIVING TREE in the
Main Lobby of Church.
We will have tags for condiments, soda, water,
utensils, paper products etc. all to defray the
cost associated with the Festival.
Please take a tag from the tree and return the
item (along with the
tag) as soon as
possible by placing
it under the tree.
Thank you
for all your
donations and
support.
NATIONAL CREAM-FILLED DONUT DAY on 9/14
recognizes one of our favorite foods!
Once you bite into one that’s just right, it’ll be clear why these
special donuts deserve their very own day!
We hope you’ll join us at the festival
to celebrate this fun holiday!
Be sure to check out the SWEET SHOPPE on the 14th and
pick up a few of these tempting cream filled donuts!!
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Congratulation o you
upcomin Weddin Anniversar.
Your married life through the years has been a witness to
Marriage and celebrating your Anniversary will
strengthen that witness.
We would like to pray for
those couples in our Parish Family celebrating a
Wedding Anniversary.
All couples who wish to
participate can submit their names, Anniversary date
and contact information. Please email to
jsikina@saintjohnbosco.org or complete the
form and drop in the collection basket.
Names will be listed in the Sunday bulletin and on the
SJB Electronic Message Board by month.
Ma Go howe Hi abundan blessin
o al marrie couple a the brin th ligh o
Chris t ou churc.
Names: _________________________________
Wedding Date _____________________________
Number of years married ____________
Backpack Blessing!
It's back to school time and we would
like to send you o with lots of prayer
and many blessings. A blessing of the
backpacks will take place at all the
Masses on Saturday, 9/7 and Sunday
9/8! Bring your backpack and
receive a small gift (while supplies
last). The gift will remind you that God is with you
throughout the day.
Saint John Bosco wishes ALL of our children
and teachers a wonderful school year.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
gathers young children,
generally ages 4-8, for an age
appropriate experience of
sacred scripture. CLOW will
be offered during the 9:30 Mass on Sunday, 8/18!
We hear God’s word in an environment that is joyful for
children. Children are dismissed after the opening prayer
and gather in the Adoration Chapel to hear the readings
and a reflection on the Gospel. After a profession of faith
and intercessions, children return to Mass during the
offertory. Children receive a worship bulletin based on the
Gospel readings and a small token to remind them of the
lesson for the day.
It’s easy to participate! Look for the CLOW Sign in the
Main Lobby of our church before Mass.
Parents are always welcome to join us!
Join us for a SPECIAL SUMMER SESSION of
Mommy and Me
This class is designed for moms & toddlers ages 3-5.
Some of our activities include crafts, music, story time,
puppet show & more. Our program is designed to pro-
vide a welcoming place where families & their children
can connect in a caring Catholic Environment. Whether
your little one is an active tumbler or more interested in
crayons & paper, there is an activity for everyone!
For planning purposes, Pre-Registration is required.
Our next gathering will be held on Monday 8/12
at 10 am in the Bosco Faith Formation Office.
Saint John Bosco is the place to be!
YES! we can attend the Summer Session of Mommy and Me
Child’s Names: ________________________________________
Age of Child _______________
Phone Number_____________________________
Email _____________________________
Welcome to our
CATHOLIC CLASSROOM COLUMN!
This article will give the name and
description of dierent Catholic Words
that you might hear in church.
VOCATION- A call from God to all members of
the Church to embrace a life of holiness. Specifi-
cally, it refers to a call to live the holy life as an
ordained minister, as a vowed religious (sister or
brother), in a Christian marriage, or in single life.
VIRTUE- A good habit, one that creates within us
a kind of inner readiness or attraction to move
toward or accomplish moral good. The
theological virtues are faith, hope, and love.
VENIAL SIN- A less serious oense against the
will of God that diminishes one’s personal
character and weakens but does not rupture
one’s relationship with God.
VENERATE- An action that shows deep
reverence for something sacred. For example, on
Good Friday, individuals in the assembly
venerate the cross by bowing before it.
TRANSUBSTANTIATION- In the Sacrament of
the Eucharist, this is the name given to the action
of changing the bread and wine into the Body and
Blood of Jesus Christ.
Be sure to check back next week when we
continue to review more Catholic Words.
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