359 WEST AREBA AVE, HERSHEY, PA 17033

ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC

APRIL 23, 2017

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM *Closed 12:00-1:00 PM

Sundays 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Phone: 717-533-7168, Fax: 717-520-0526

Email: office@stjoanhershey.org

Website: www.stjoanhershey.org

PARISH OFFICE 717-533-7168

Rev. Alfred Sceski, Pastor Ext. 102

Rev. Steven Arena, Parochial Vicar Ext. 104

Rev. Michael Opoki, A.J., In Residence

Rev. Modestus Ngwu, O.P., In Residence Deacon Rodrigue Mortel, MD

Barbara Hasson, Parish Manager Ext. 107

John Triscik, Youth Coordinator Ext. 128

Beth Palmer, Director of Music Ext. 109

Susan Robison, Parish Secretary Ext. 100

Mary Butch, Secretary Ext. 115

Michelle Gutshall, Finance Manager Ext. 103

Jackie Abel, Communications & Development Ext. 121

Earl Tropp. Director of Religious Education Ext. 122

Marcie Warner, Director of Religious Education Ext. 112

Betty Roksandic, REP Secretary Ext. 124

ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL 717-533-2854

Sr. Eileen M. McGowan, D.M., Principal Ext. 118

Deb Rizzotto, Development Director Ext. 123

Joey Rubinic, Cafeteria Ext. 120

W.I.N.G.S. Program Ext. 117

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 5:15PM

Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:30PM

Daily Mass: Monday- Friday: 6:45AM & 9:00AM, Saturday: 9:00AM

Rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy: 6:30 PM everyday

Chaplet of Divine Mercy: 9:30AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:00 to 5:30 PM, Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 PM

Sacrament of the Sick: Call the office.

Sacrament of Baptism: 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month. Parents are required to attend one class. Call the office to register.

Sacrament of Marriage: Call the office

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT:

We, the Eucharistic Community of St. Joan of Arc Parish, by the grace of God and through our participation in His Word, the Church’s sacraments, and prayer, seek our eternal salvation.

We live out the doctrines and traditions of our Faith in communion with the holy, catholic, and apostolic Church, established by Our Lord Jesus Christ.

With courage, we follow the example of our patron saint and invoke her intercession as we strive to know God, love God and serve God which moves us to actively promote and live

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MASS SCHEDULE,

READINGS & INTENTIONS

VOCATIONS: “Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” Is God calling you to be an instrument of God’s mercy to others as a priest, sister or brother? Call Father Brian Wayne at 717-657-4804 or email: frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 24TH: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen Acts 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8

6:45 AM Mr. Anthony Giuglianotti and Mr. Clair Rothrock 9:00 AM Vincent Brixius

TUESDAY, APRIL 25TH: St. Mark

1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20

6:45 AM Elaine Butcavage 9:00 AM Deceased Painter and Dougherty Families

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26TH

Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21

6:45 AM Louis John Angelo

9:00 AM Warren & Elizabeth Peters

THURSDAY, APRIL 27TH: St. Louis-Marie Grignion

de Montfort & St. Peter Chanel Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36

6:45 AM Kenneth Riley

9:00 AM Jimmy Warfield

FRIDAY, APRIL 28TH

Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15

6:45 AM John Rotelle

9:00 AM Harold Fogarty

SATURDAY, APRIL 29TH

Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21

9:00 AM Rose Marie Cassesi East 5:15 PM Edward Yezioro

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER, APRIL 30TH

Readings: Acts 2:14, 22-33; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35 Through the blood of Jesus we have been delivered from the power of sin. We recognize him in the breaking of the bread, the one whom God raised from the dead and who now sits at his right hand forever.

MASS INTENTIONS:

7:30 AM Brian Bratina 9:00 AM Living and Deceased of the T. J. Murphy Family 10:30 AM People of the Parish 12:00 PM Donna L. Boova 5:30 PM Ed Bott

The Second Sunday of Easter is the eighth day in the Octave of Easter. For the past week, the Church throughout the world has celebrated each day of the Octave with the same joy and solemnity of Easter Sunday. Of course, today is also known as Divine Mercy Sunday. Jesus’ mission to the world and his extension of that mission to the Church can arguably be summed up in that one word: MERCY!

A few years ago I led a pilgrimage to Poland and visited the hometown of Saint Faustina Kowalska as well as the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Krakow. At each place, the sisters who guided us on our tours both emphasized that while Divine Mercy is most certainly about the forgiveness of our sins, it was so much more than that. Divine Mercy encompasses the tender love of God that brings the world into existence and which keeps each and every one of us in existence. It is the grace that draws sinners back to Him as well as the tender gaze on his saints “with whom he is well pleased.” Divine Mercy and Divine Love are two sides of the same coin. Divine Mercy is what we celebrate this Easter Season. “God so loved the world that He sent His only Son to be our savior, that whoever believes Him may not perish but might have eternal life.” It takes more than eight earthly days to contemplate this mystery; it takes even more than a lifetime. It takes eternity to contemplate the depths and the riches of

the Mercy of God!

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SUNDAY, APRIL 23 AT 2:45PM

Exposition, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Rosary, Scripture Reading, Homily, Adoration, Closing & Benediction, Reposition

ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA

The following parishioners or family members are ill. Please remember them, and all the sick of the parish, in your prayers:

Vincent Savini, David Liddy, Kaitlin Buser, Lily Carney, Ashley Tatangelo, Barry Boyer,

Leo Kopec, Kevin Rakszawski, Deborah Nizinkski, Donna Marino, Terence Singer, Rose Marie Smith, Frank Bolduc, Mary Dyson, Terry McCracken,

Steve McCracken, Kelly Velesaris, Meghan Johnson, Rodolfo Antonio, Robert Sheehan, Agnes Jaglas

With Much Gratitude… We wish to thank the sponsor of the week for

advertising in our parish bulletin...

TREFZ & BOWSER FUNERAL HOME

SENDING OUR CONDOLENCES:

Please pray for the soul of Nancy Stewart who died recently. The parish community of St. Joan of Arc extends our deepest sympathy to her family and friends on their loss.

ALTAR FLOWERS:

Main Altar: In loving memory of Kay E. Kinloch

Blessed Mother: In loving memory of Marsie Foschetti Heister

Respect Life Roses: (Rose 1) In loving memory of Louise Cedro from Jack & Mary Bogrette (Rose 2) In loving memory of Angelo Cialone from wife, Josephine and Family

THE PILGRIM CROSS:

If you would like to take the Pilgrim Cross into your home for one week per year and pray for vocations, please call the parish office. The Pilgrim Cross will be in the home of:

Week of 4/24 - 5/1: Mr. & Mrs. Edwards Weiss

Week of 5/1 - 5/8: Mr. & Mrs. Richard Arnold

MASS ATTENDANCE: April 15 & 16 Total: 3897

5:15pm 7:30am 9:00am 10:30am Noon 5:30pm

321 685 1065 1165 667 N/A

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for April 22 & 23, 2017

5:15 PM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 Noon 5:30 PM

Lector J. O’ Hara S. Petrina G. Duval S. McDonough B. Meinert N. Silvis

EMHC T. Samson C. Eimer G. Kaiser A. Gould K. Harbaugh J. Gusherowski

J. Larkin J. Pantalone W. Lutz C. Mortel T. Kilcoyne J. Phillippy

B. Frola M. Rothermel P. Mooney A. Reeves L. Rogers

J. Frola D. Morgan K. Robinson M. Rogers

Servers M. Tice St. Michael’s Guard J. Wilson M. Neves M. Yee A. Hamilton

A. Samson R. Abraham J. McGregor V. Yee N. Hamilton

J. Larkin T. Abraham B. Seesholtz G. Harbaugh L. Hamilton

MC C. Larkin M. Abraham C. Vargo T. Harbaugh L. Hamilton

Money Counters: C. Eimer, D. Willey, H. Susi, P. Bowman, R. Hoffman

Parish Goal: $246,800

Total Pledges: $2018,566

Pledges Needed: $28,234

Participation Rate: 27.3%

BISHOP’S ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL UPDATE

*For more information or to make a pledge online,

please visit our parish website.

STEWARDSHIP

Managing God’s Gi�s To Us

Easter Collection: $39,819

Weekly Tithing: $19,780

Weekly Budget: $28,462

Year to Date Budget Variance: $24,486

Weekly Heart Of The Parish: $1,280

We Are A Tithing Parish Following God’s Plan For Giving

NEXT WEEK’S SPECIAL COLLECTION:

Catholic Home Missions

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Life Teen & EDGE ...

This Week: “The Road to Emmaus”

Our faith is often more of a journey than anything. This week we break down the Luke’s Gospel passage to find out how we can relate to the early Church.

Next Week: Life Teen Clothing Drive: Now that spr ing has sprung it’s time to clean out those closets and donate to those in need. Life Teen will collecting clothes before and after all the masses the weekend of April 29-30 to serve the missions of Harrisburg.

EDGE: Are you not in High School but want to be a part of a youth ministry? EDGE is for you and your friends. EDGE is for grades 6-8th and meets on Monday nights from 7 - 8:15 in Meeting Room C. The next EDGE nights are:

4/24, 5/1 & 5/8. If you have any questions, please call John.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE

[Phone] 533-7168 Ext. 306 [Email] rep@stjoanhershey.org

Youth Coordinator: John Tr iscik [Phone] 533-7168

Ext:128 [Email] stjoanofarclifeteen@gmail.com

YOUTH NEWS

Religious Education Program News...

REP 2017-18 REGISTRATION:

In-Person Registration will be held in the cafeteria Sunday,

April 23rd from 9:45am - 10:15am & 8:00 - 8:30pm

If you have school-aged children (upcoming K - 8 graders)

in need of Religious Education, OR if you did not receive

our mailing, please contact the REP office.

SCHOOL & P.T.O. News...

The SJA Board of Education is requesting your assistance to recruit experienced candidates to assist the Board of Education in the area of Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC). Tax professionals or CPA’s with a working knowledge of EITC would be the ideal candidate. Interested candidates may seek to join the Board or be willing to function as an EITC advisor to the Board. If you are interested or know of someone who may be interested in assisting the Board of Education, please contact Kristin

Samson at 717-315-5275 or tksamson@gmail.com.

If you are a business owner interested in working with SJA in the EITC program, please contact Kristin Samson

at 717-315-5275 or tksamson@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

Haiti Presentation in the Cafeteria

following 9AM & 10:30AM Masses

9:00 AM REP K-Gr 6 2:45 PM Divine Mercy Liturgy

6:30 PM Life Teen [Y]

7:00 PM Confirmation Prep

MONDAY, APRIL 24

9:45 AM Legion of Mary [LH]

3:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 11026 [MB]

3:00 PM Daisy & Brownie Scouts [L] 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop Meeting [C]

7:00 PM EDGE [Y]

7:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul [MA]

7:00 PM Monday Evening Bible Study [LH]

TUESDAY, APRIL 25

9:30 AM Little Rock Script. Study [LH]

1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry [LH]

6:30 PM Festival Envelope Stuffing [Y]

6:30 PM Cub Scout Pack 108 [C]

7:00 PM Consolation/Bereavement Meeting [L]

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

7:15 AM Wednesday Morning Coffee [LH]

7:45 AM Gospel Reflection Group [LH]

4:15 PM REP K - Grade 6

5:00 PM Confessions 6:30 PM R.C.I.A. [LH]

6:45 PM Community Life Commission [LH]

7:00 PM “I Thirst” Prayer Group [Church & C]

7:00 PM Young Adult Ministry [Y]

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

7:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

3:00 PM Junior Legion of Mary [LH]

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

6:30 AM TMIY: That Man Is You [C]

4:00 PM Confessions

5:00 PM Annual Life Teen Clothing Drive [C]

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

9:00 AM REP K-Gr 6 Noon - 9 PM Annual Life Teen Clothing Drive [C]

7:00 PM Confirmation Prep

\ [C] Cafeteria [L] Library [G] Gymnasium [R] Rectory

[LH] St. Lucy House [Y]: Youth Room (Meeting Room C)

[MA] Meeting Room A [MB] Meeting Room B

PRESENTATION ON OUR SISTER PARISH IN HAITI

JOIN US SUNDAY FOR COFFEE & DONUTS!

Please join us in the cafeteria for coffee and donuts on Sunday, April 23 afollowing the 9:00 and 10:30 Masses where we will have a slide show and brief presentation about our Sister Parish in Haiti.

ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA

Discount tickets to Hersheypark are available to the friends and families of the parish at a significant savings. Add-on Meal Tickets and NEW Snack Voucher are also available at a savings of up to 30% off retail prices.

Details and order forms are available on the parish website at www.stjoanhershey.org/Hersheypark. Order forms can also be picked up in the back of the church or the parish office. Orders and payments must be received at the parish by MONDAY, MAY 1st.

BULLETIN REMINDER: Bulletin requests are due Mondays by 9:00 am. Forms are available on our par ish website under the “contact us” menu. All requests must include the date(s) of the bulletin(s) you would like your information included and be submitted exactly as you would like the information to appear. Emails should be sent to: Communications@stjoanhershey.org

God’s Way – “The Road to Kindness”

We hope you had a blessed Easter! As we finish our Lenten Season, what have you done to show someone that you Care?

We have heard from many in our parish that they were so touched by the Kindness Cards that were handed out over the past weeks, that they did show someone that they Care. Several members of our parish family shared their Easter lunch or dinner with a neighbor or friend. This may seem like a small or insignificant act of kindness however, you touched the life of someone by sharing your food with them and spending time together. This is a special Kindness Act! Each day you have many opportunities to show you Care!

If you are looking for ideas on what you could do or some examples of Kindness Acts, we encourage you to visit a website entitled “109 Acts of Kindness You Can Start Doing Today.”

Please share your act of kindness by emailing them to: kindness@stjoanhershey.org. More information about this program can be found on our parish website: www.stjoanhershey.org/kindness. Have a wonderful week!

“Carryout a random act of kindness with no

expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge

that one day someone might do the same for you!

A little thought and a little kindness are often

worth more than a great deal of money. Remember,

there is no such thing as a small act of kindness!”

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The Religious Education Program office would like to thank and acknowledge the following dedicated and faith-filled volunteers who taught and assisted in our Wednesday classes which will meet for the last time on April 26:

Angela Mancinelli

Lola Arvelo

Kathy Cantore

Nancy Chango

Cecilia Arvelo

Jean Marie Fischer

Chris Donegan

Daniel O'Hara

Beth Olmsted

Olivia Reid

Paulette Cerega

Julie DeDonatis

Sr. Salvatoris

Rachel Plebani

Valerie Breznak

Bob Hopstetter

May God bless them for their Service to our parish children!

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“Voiceless” is a gripping and powerful film which displays faith and devotion, as well as the need the for our involvement in a sacred cause. It gives a voice to those who have yet to be heard. What the film tells us is that it’s time to take a stand for the “Voiceless”.

One Showing Only!

Sunday, April 30th at 1:00 PM

Allen Theatre: 36 E. Main Street, Anneville

*Doors open at 12:30 PM*

Sponsored by St. Paul The Apostle RC Pro-Life Committee

Free Will Donations accepted at the door to benefit “Save The Storks”. All donations will be used for the purchase of a mobile ultrasound unit to provide women

with free ultrasounds and counseling. Four out of five women who board one of these mobile ultrasound units choose life for their baby!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL LEADERS - WE NEED YOU!!!

JUNE 26th - 30th, 6-8:30pm

REGISTRATION will be held in the cafeteria on April 23 from 9:45 - 10:15am & 8:00 - 8:30pm

Full information and online registration are available on the parish website at: www.stjoanhershey.org/VBS

Our VBS program comes equipped with all of the information, themes and ideas needed to have a fun week, learning about

and growing closer to God. But we need Leaders to decide which great idea to use and how best to execute it!

We need leaders for: CRAFTS ���� OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES ���� SNACKS ���� BIBLE LESSONS* Needed for various age

levels of Bible Lessons, in a classroom setting, to share each day's story. Lesson plans are fully explained and easy to follow.

Please make our VBS a reality by sharing your gifts and enthusiasm - We can't do it without dedicated leaders and support volunteers. Sign up today!

FORMATION OF A NEW

PARISH MINISTRY

The time immediately following the death of a loved one is often filled with grief, sorrow, emptiness as well as confusion and stress.

During this time, St. Joan of Arc can assist with:

• providing a meal

• house sitting during the funeral service(s)

• transportation to/from various activities

• one-on-one prayer time

• companionship ... being there

Are you called to offer your time and talent to fellow parishioners? You could be as active and involved as your schedule permits.

To further develop goals and objectives for this service ministry, please join us for an information session scheduled for: Monday, April 24, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the Library.

ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA

MONTHLY FOOD BANK COLLECTION:

Volunteers will be collecting food and monetary donations for the Hershey Food Bank before all masses on April 29 & 30. Checks should be made payable to the Hershey Food

Bank. Thank you for your generosity.

YOUNG ADULTS GROUP:

Calling all Young Adults of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church between the ages of 21-35, married or single!!! Young Adults will gather on April 24th as we finish the Lenten

Journey through the Gospel of St. John. We will meet from 7 - 8:30 pm in Meeting Rm C. If you are interested or have any questions, contact John in the Youth Office at 533-7168 Ext. 128.

BOY SCOUTS - APPLE DUMPLING SALE:

Don't miss out!! Boy Scout Troop 108 will be selling those DELICIOUS Apple Dumpling after masses on May 6th

and 7th. Buy extra, they freeze well.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY:

A time to knit, a time to crochet, a time for prayer, a time for friendship. Come join the Prayer Shawl Ministry and make a comfort item for those in need. Beginners are al-ways welcome. We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at St. Lucy’s Hall. Ques-tions? Contact Kathy Palmer at 717-566-1481 or Norberta Bert Curran at 302-228-9735.

YOUNG ADULTS GROUP:

Calling all Young Adults of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church between the ages of 21-35, married or single!!! Young Adults will gather on April 24th as we finish the Lenten

Journey through the Gospel of St. John. We will meet from 7 - 8:30 pm in Meeting Rm C. If you are interested or have any questions, contact John in the Youth Office at 533-7168 Ext. 128.

“I THIRST” PRAYER GROUP:

Please join us to deepen your faith and relationship with Jesus through prayer, song, worship and praise on Wednesday, April 26th at 7p.m. in the cafeter ia. Come quench your thirst for God!

CAELORUM - MAY 3rd:

Come join us for Caelorum on Wednesday, May 3 at 7 PM. Join your fellow Brothers and Sisters in Christ as we adore our Lord through prayer, praise, worship and music. A reception will be held immediately following the Caelorum in the Cafeteria. For more information, call 717-583-0240. All are welcome, please join us!

PARISH MINISTRY NEWS & MEETINGS

FESTIVAL NEWS... HELP NEEDED STUFFING ENVELOPES:

Festival Help Needed! We need your help stuffing enve-lopes for our Festival mailing! Please join us on Tuesday, April 25 at 6:30 in Meeting Room C. Many hands make light work!

PARISH FESTIVAL - SILENT AUCTION:

21st Anniversary of the Parish Festival’s Silent Auction! The Silent Auction & Basket Raffle needs your donations to be a success. We are accepting themed baskets or just individual donations which can include: Tickets, passes, collectibles, gift cards, new unused items or even lottery tickets. Monetary gifts will be used to purchase items for either the silent auction or for the baskets.

No donation is too small. Please help us have a successful year. Items can be dropped off at the parish office marked “Attn: Silent Auction/Baskets”. Due to changes in the state law, we can no longer accept alcohol of any kind. No exceptions can be made. We can accept gift certificates from beer depots, wineries and PA State Store.

Any questions about the Silent Auction please call Mary at 533-7168 Ext. 115 or Jean Marie Fischer at 512-4253.

ATTENTION LADIES OF THE PARISH:

Tickets for the Annual Women's Communion Breakfast are on sale now. This event will be held in our St. Joan of Arc Cafeteria on Sunday, May 7, 2017 following the 9 AM Mass. The Knights of Columbus will again prepare and serve our breakfast. Our speaker will be Fr. Paul Schenck who heads the Respect Life Office as well as the Office of Continuing Formation for Clergy, and Formation for the Permanent Diaconate at our Harrisburg Diocesan Center. He has a most inspiring message which he will share about his journey to the priesthood. Tickets are $9.

DIOCESAN CCW ANNUAL RETREAT:

The Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women cordially invites all women of the Diocese to join us for our 7th Annual Weekend Retreat being held on the beautiful campus of Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, MD. Our retreat master this year is our own Father Al Sceski who will present the topic, "Four Women Doctors of the Church". Registration forms with housing details are available in the parish office or by contacting Barbara McCarthy at 534-1858 or e-mail FranBarbMc@aol.com. Registration deadline is May 22, 2017.

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JOHN WAVERKA MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sponsored by the St. Joan of Arc Knights of Columbus

Council #6693

Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Special Olympics

Saturday, May 13, 2017

Deer Valley Golf Course

Hummelstown, PA

8:00AM Shotgun

Four Man Scramble

$75 Per Golfer

Includes cart, green fees, steak dinner and beverages

Great Prizes including golf trips and more!

Entry Deadline May 6, 2017

>> Hole Sponsorships Available <<

For more information contact:

Mike Waverka at 717-534-1584 or email: mikewaverka@aol.com

PARISH MINISTRY NEWS & MEETINGS

NURSES CORNER:

APRIL IS NATIONAL

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

FACTS ABOUT AUTISM

• 1 in 68 Children, 1 in 42 boys, will be diagnosed this year with an autism spectrum disorder.

• There are currently 70 million individuals in the world with autism.

• Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder in the U.S.

• In the past 6 years, the prevalence of autism has in-creased 78%.

• Autism costs a family $65,000 a year (on average).

CREATING COMMUNITIES WHERE

ALL ARE WELCOME

• Introduce yourself to a family that has been touched by autism. Autism can create social isolation for the family; networking with others can build stronger communities and enrich one’s faith.

• Some individuals may be unable to attend the entire Mass. They may need extra space in the pew or to take a break. Their parents may bring books or Mass kits with them.

• Every person is a gift from God, has a human and universal need of spiritual connection to our Creator and His Son, Jesus Christ.

• Even persons who are non-verbal can acknowledge this connection through gesture or respectful temperament.

• We are all made in the image and likeness of God and, therefore, have inherent value and worth. The limita-tions of what we might be able to do are extrinsic to the measurement of our inherent human dignity.

• Every Human being IS a person first, not a diagnosis; so we strive to use people first in all of our conversations.

MISC. NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

� Mass For Persons With Autism - May 13

*Diocesan Events page of parish website

� 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass - July 9

*Diocesan Events page of parish website

� Lebanon Catholic Employment Opportunities (2)*Announcements page of parish website

� Hershey Food Bank Annual Classic Golf Outing

*Food Bank ministry page of parish website

� 2017 Prison Ministry Conference - April 29

*Diocesan Events page of parish website

Due to space limitations we are restricted as to how much information appears regarding the items above. Please visit the parish website for more information. Items will be found on the individual ministry’s page, announcements, or upcoming events of the parish or Diocese.

ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA

ST. JOAN OF ARC PARISH ���� 2017 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

“DEEP SEA DISCOVERYDEEP SEA DISCOVERYDEEP SEA DISCOVERYDEEP SEA DISCOVERY” JUNE 26-30 6:00-8:30pm

CHILD’S NAME: _______________________________________________________

GRADE COMPLETING: ________________ GENDER : o M o F

Vacation Bible School is open to children 4 years old up to those finishing Fifth Grade.

We are looking for youth finishing grade 6 and older to be youth aides. ***

*Adult Volunteers and Aides are also needed*

PARENT OR GUARDIAN: _______________________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________ (Street, City, State, Zip)

PHONE #: (H)_________________________ (C)____________________________

CHURCH CHILD ATTENDS: ______________________________________________________________________

Shirt Size: o Youth Sm o Youth Med o Youth Large o Adult Sm o Adult Med

LIST ANY ALLERGIES INCLUDING FOOD ALLERGIES: ___________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

ANY PHYSICAL OR SPECIAL NEEDS? ______________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

SUPPLY FEE- $15.00 PER CHILD (Due with registration) ***VBS REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT DUE BY MAY 28, 2017*** (Space IS limited)

WE ARE SORRY, BUT REGISTRATION CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED THE WEEK OF VBS.

EXTRA VBS REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH OFFICE.

ONLINE REGISTRATION AT WWW.STJOANHERSHEY.ORG/VBS

*A SEPARATE REGISTRATION FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT FOR EACH CHILD*

YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE WRITTEN CONFIRMATION OF YOUR REGISTRATION.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR ARE INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERING,

PLEASE CONTACT: MARCIE WARNER AT 533-7168 EXT. 112

In case of accident or serious illness, I request that St. Joan of Arc Parish contact me (or the person named

above). If the Parish is unable to reach me, I hereby authorize the Parish to make whatever arrangements seem

necessary. I authorize EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT to be given to my child.

SIGNATURES OF PARENT(S) / GUARDIAN(S): ________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT DURING VBS:

NAME: __________________________________________________ PHONE: ________________________________

RELATIONSHIP: __________________________________________________________________________________

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FULL FESTIVAL INFORMATION ONLINE: www.SJAFESTIVAL.com

THURSDAY: Chicken Cacciatore FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Lasagna or Stuffed Cabbage

DINNERS ARE SERVED IN THE CAFETERIA TAKE OUT AVAILABLE AT 3:30PM

SEATED DINING AVAILABLE FROM 4:00PM TO 7:00PM

: Homemade Meatball Subs, Pronio’s Italian Sausage Subs, Pork BBQ Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Hand Cut French Fries, Pierogis, Haluski, Bake Sale, Slushies, Ice Cream *The food court is located behind the school in the basketball area. Open 5-10pm.

15th, 16th, 17th

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GAMES & FUN Kids Games

Face Painting

Silent Auction

Money Raffles

Games of Skill

BINGO

Kids Inflatable

Basket Raffles

Jewelry Sales

Tour of Hershey Raffle

Plant Sales

5pm - 10pm

THURSDAY & FRIDAY: DJ Dave Willey

SATURDAY: Not Quite Einstein