Post on 27-Mar-2020
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 6, 2019
Sun. 6 The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Hb 1: 2-3; 2: 2-4; 2 Tm 1: 6-8, 13-14; Lk 17: 5-10
(Sat.pm) 5:00 Msgr. Dennis T. Hartgen
(Sun.am) 8:00 Dec’d of the Brown & Triolo Families
9:45 Charles R. Farina, Jr.
11:30 Martin Papich
Mon. 7 Our Lady of the Rosary Jon 1:1-2:2, 11; Lk 10:25-37
8:30 Margaret Becker
1:30 Rosary (Church)
Tue. 8 No Mass
Jon 3: 1-10; Lk 10: 38-42
Wed. 9 St. Denis, Bishop & Companions,Martyrs; St. John
Jon 4: 1-11; Lk 11: 1-4 Leonardi, Priest
8:30 Kitty and Paul Tetlak
Thurs. 10
Mal 3: 13-20b; Lk 11: 5-13
8:30 Stanley and Mary Sternowski
Fri. 11 St. John XXIII, Pope
Jl 1: 13-15; 2: 1-2; Lk 11: 15-26
9:00 Tina Williams (Church)
Sat. 12 No A.M. Mass
Jl 4: 12-21; Lk 11: 27-28
Sun. 13 The Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2 Kgs 5: 14-17; 2Tm 2: 8-13; Lk 17: 11-19
(Sat.pm) 5:00 For the Intentions of Father Finlan
(Sun.am) 8:00 Laurel Solis
9:45 Holy Name Society
11:30 Tina Gaspari
EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION “The Eucharist is a priceless treasure: by celebrating it and also by praying before it outside of Mass, we are enabled to make contact with the very wellspring of grace.” St. John Paul II. Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament is every Wednesday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm in the Divine Mercy Chapel. Please prayerfully and thoughtfully consider attending Eucharistic Adoration weekly. A Rosary for Vocations will be said from 6:30-7:00pm.
Mariawald Renewal Center/Precious Blood Convent located in the Shillington area, is seeking an experienced full time cook to join our team. Flexible work schedule including weekends and holidays as needed. Applicant should have food preparation skills and initiative including the maintenance and cleaning of kitchen. Salary and benefits are negotiable. For more info., please contact Sr. Nancy Iampietro, CPS or Cris Marabella at 610-777-1624 or pbcpatreas@comcast.net
Good News! October 6, 2019
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
(C) Hab 1:2–3; 2:2–4; 2 Tm 1:6–8, 13–14; Lk 17:5–10
What’s the difference between a believer and an atheist?
What separates one who is indifferent to religion from a
fervently religious person? Faith! To believe is no small
thing and a tremendous gift. “Father, you are lucky you
have faith!” an atheist friend once said to me. “I have tried
often, but I just can’t bring myself to believe.” We are
indeed lucky, because having faith in Jesus opens us to
heaven, to life after death, to finding hope and sense in
suffering. Faith allows us to trust something bigger than
ourselves and to be at peace even when all around us is
crazy. Faith and acceptance is the difference between deep,
interior harmony and a radical frustration. We have
received everything from God, which is why Jesus invites
us to have the attitude of humble servants. He uses an
example that’s clear to his listeners: a servant works hard
all day, comes home, and prepares and serves dinner. In so
doing, he is merely performing his job. Jesus isn’t
endorsing the insensitive nature of the master but offering a
model in the humble service of the domestic helper who
faithfully fulfills his position. Since he receives everything
from the master, he can only be grateful for the chance to
work. Such is our position before God. We have no place
being proud or demanding before God since all we have is
from him: life, family, health, our talents. —Fr. Mark
Haydu, LC © 2019 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999.
SANCTUARY LIGHT INTENTIONS
Week of October 6, 2019 In Memory of Sr. Mary Dionisia Zimon,CSSF
Requested by Family
In Memory of John and Mary Kozlowski
Requested by Family
Lifeline of Berks County is in need of baby bottles, baby wash, and newborn outfits and onesies for boys and girls. We would greatly
appreciate any of these items that you are able to donate to us for our clients. Our address is 612 Reading Avenue in West Reading and our phone number is 610-374-8545. Thank you.
You are invited to join the school children in praying the rosary for world peace tomorrow, October 7th, Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, in the main Church at 1:30 pm.
2019 Berks County Life Chain which will take place
TODAY, Sunday October 6th, from 2 to 3:30 PM along
Penn Avenue in West Reading. HGA participants
assemble near Wendy's.
Please remember in your prayers the following people
who are ill: Gene Hill, Rusty Smith, Connie Becker, Dick & Mary Thren, Joseph Castellano, Daniel Bastek, Lidia Krynicki, Theresa Lehman, Marco Kaiser, Barbara Kurtyka, John Perate, Sheila Slimmer, Ethel Molnar, Charles Mathews, Deacon Fred
Lash, Daniel Frampton, Richard Schumacher, John Luppino, Felix Marrero, David Hardinger, Alice Shaner, Gloria &Henry Rossi, Nicole Miller, Michele Gontkovsky, Joyce
Kozlowski, Katie Gajewski Briggs, Barbara A. Miller, Sherman Barto, John & Loraine Shermot, Mary Jane McMenamin, Olivia Grace Gwynn, Dennis Bortz, Rose Liott, Linda Markowski, Jonathan Rudick, John Garl, Keith Manmiller, Elaine Egan, Barbara Schwartz, George Seidel, Baby Theo, Germain LePage, Kathy O’Rourke, Shelia O’Rourke, Janelle Bechtel, Jack Ohl, Dustin Caruso, Frank & Joan Ganis, Janelle O’Brien, Robert Brannon, Anna May Gable, Josephine Golowski, Kurt Clemens, Pauline Bortz, Pattie Mihalak, Lizzie Dattoli, Patrick Giles, Taylor Wade, Gerald Liszcz, Travis Christman, Tammy Scrobe, Patricia Nonnemaker, Gloria Schwab, Mary Houser, Millie Dawson,
David Kunstek, Fr. William Seifert (Names on the prayer list
will remain for 4weeks unless we are notified of a
continuing illness).
HGA 50+ SENIOR CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY will be held Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 12:00 Noon at the
Leesport Family Restaurant on Rt. 61 at Rt. 73. Meal choices are: Virginia baked ham, Turkey over filling or Crab Cake. The meal also includes soup and salad bar and dessert choices of tapioca, rice pudding, jello or ice cream. Cost for members is $10; Guests $15. Reservations and money due by Nov. 24 to Kay Eisenhower, call: 610-790-4565.
I am hand-making gemstone rosaries and
glass bead rosaries that will vary in price
from $15 - $30, to sell at the HGA Christmas
Bazaar. I am also accepting custom orders for
rosaries, via email angela.kalin@yahoo.com -
with the subject "HGA Rosary Fundraiser"
and please include if you want gemstone
beads or glass beads and what colors. I will reply with
additional information, along with crucifixes and rosary
centers for you to choose, starting now until the middle of
November. Custom order pricing will depend on the
different options you choose.
Half of all rosary sales will be donated to the church
after the Christmas Bazaar.
If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me!
Your Priest is someone’s son; Your Son could be someone’s priest.
Guardian Angels Gift Certificate (GAGC) Program --A Successful Parish Fundraiser since 2001--
GAGC truly is the easiest way to help your parish with no
extra money out of your pocket! By purchasing gift cards for
things you would pay for anyway – you earn money for your
parish. Every little bit helps & it adds up quickly. For
example, everyone needs gas and groceries each week.
GAGC offers in-stock gift cards for Giant, Redner’s, Weis,
Sheetz, and Walmart. Look what could happen if
parishioners stopped at the GAGC table before or after any
mass or at the rectory Monday-Friday and purchased just
$100 in GAGC.
In stock gift cards include GIANT, REDNER’S, WEIS,
SHEETZ & WALMART. In stock gift cards are sold seven
days a week: Monday thru Friday at the rectory from 9 a.m.-5
p.m.(closed daily 12-12:30) & at the GAGC table in the
church vestibule before/after every weekend Mass.
The next Special Order dates are:
Sun: Oct 6 with p/up Fri, Oct 11 (aft 12 pm)- Sun. Oct 13
Sun: Oct 20 with p/up Fri, Oct 25 (aft 12pm )-Sun. Oct 27
The BONUSES are Coming!
Earn extra rebates with these great deals!
Now through 10/18
Bath & Body Works – 17% Bonefish Grill – 9.75%
Carrabba’s – 9.75% Delta –8% Jamba Juice – 9%
Outback – 9.75% TGIFridays -10%
Now through 10/25
New Retailer! Golden Corral -9%
Baja Fresh – 9.75%
Cold Stone Creamery –15.75%
Planet Smoothie – 14.5% Sweet Frog – 14.75%
Tuition Credit Program
The GAGC Tuition Credit Program provides families with
the opportunity to reduce their Catholic school tuition. HGA
Parish generously splits the percentage returned on gift cards
with participating school families. Catholic University and
Seminary students in the Diocese of Allentown are also
eligible. Is your child in PREP? The PREP Fee Credit
Program provides families with the opportunity to reduce or
eliminate PREP fees. Enrollment is easy. Visit the GAGC
tab on the parish website for details and enrollment forms.For
more information on the GAGC Program, contact Tricia
Christ at (610) 451-1959 or triciachrist.hga@gmail.com or
call the rectory.
Check our online bulletin for lots of extra pages of
announcements www.hagparish.com
Divorce Survival Group will begin October 7 at St. Benedict’s Parish from 7:00 – 8:30. Contact Deb Kelly at 610-763-6528 or dakelly831@gmail.com ,or Joe Boylan at
610-781-6415 or Joeboylan@berksfoods.com.
HGA 50+ SENIOR CLUB MEETING
will be held on Wed., Oct. 9th at 12:45pm in the
basement social hall at Sacred Heart Villa. Our
entertainment will be Joe Soltysik with his two
piece band of guitar and base.
COME ON DOWN!
+ + +Increased Offertory Program+ + +
Thank you for celebrating Commitment Sunday
with us this weekend. Your commitment to our
parish through our Increased Offertory Program
will continue to bring life to our community. If
completing your commitment card was not
possible at Mass, an invitation to respond will be
mailed later this week to your home. Please return
your Commitment Card to the office this week or
in next week’s collection. If you have not yet done
so, join the many others and give your gift online
through our electronic giving program. Please call
the parish office with any questions.
Church Painting Update
(around the Crucifix)
The painters are contracted for a job that will run through the end of this year and will be able to start HGA in the coming year.
The St Vincent de Paul Society will meet on Tuesday,
October 8th
at 6:00 pm in HGA School. There are
important decisions that must be discussed. Please call
Rozanne Thompson at 610-484-3350 if you cannot attend.
Knights Knotes: Come be a part of The Knights of Columbus! Support our faith and our parish with charity, unity, fraternity - Catholic men, come join us! Interested in information? Contact Grand Knight Dave De Stefano ddestefano308@gmail.com. Next HGA Council meeting: Wednesday October 16th at 7 p.m.
The Catholic Woman's Club of Berks County will meet
on Sat. Oct. 12 at St. Ignatius School. The meeting begins
at 1:00 and a speaker from St. Francis Home will be
present. All Catholic women are invited.
The Bazaar Planning Committee is meeting, Friday, October 11 at 1:00pm at the rectory. Anyone interested in being part of the committee is invited to attend this meeting.
Leave more than just an empty place in your pew ---
Remember HGA in your will.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 12-13, 2019
SATURDAY
5:00: L: Georjean Jones C: Anne Malinowski
EM:David DeStefano, Patrick McCauley, Anne Marie Novak
AS: Maria Pascuzzi, Shawn Swavely, Owen Wolfe
SUNDAY:
8:00: L: Beth Slater C: Todd Brady
EM: Brian Hall, George Lehman, Patrick Slater
AS: Olivia Brady, Mason and Kylee Iswalt
9:45: L: Jim Harper C: Theresa Quitinsky
EM: Dan Rundle, Cathie and Anthony J. Wiencek
AS: Dominic and Benjamin Delgado, Lainey Horst
11:30: L: Anne Marie Botch C: Sherry Gonzalez
EM: Kelli Glembocki, Lillian Hart, Martha Weida
AS: Isabela DeJesus, Brian and Evan Kroenig
Oct. 31 – Nov. 16 BERKS COUNTY’S BEST KEPTSECRETS
TOUR
SHOPPING / FOOD / FUN
WWW.BESTKEPTSECRETSTOUR.COM
or call 1-717-721-9409 for info
and tickets. TICKETS $10 EA HELP US GIVE BACK …
$1 PER TICKET DONATED TO
BETHANY HOME FOR CHILDREN
(SEE ONLINE BULLETIN FOR MORE INFORMATION)
It Happens Only Every Ten Years!HGA was there 10
yrs. ago, and we plan on being there once more in 2020.
What, you may ask? It’s the Passion Play in
Oberammergau, Germany. Parishioner Les White has
once again put together an unforgetable 14 day trip to
Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and a tiny slice of
France. The trip runs from July 3-16,2020. For details and a
complete itinerary contact Les 610-929-1833 or
montanatours@hotmail.com. Don’t delay, space is limited
to 30 passengers.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: OCT. 6th REMINDER: APPLE DUMPLING ORDERS & Payment Due. 2019 Berks Life Chain- 2-3:30 in W.Rdg. OCT. 7th Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary – join the School children for the rosary at 1:30 in Church OCT. 12th Father Finlan’s 25th Anniversary Dinner 6:30-8:30pm in the School Gymnasium OCT. 19th “The Catholic Truth about Angels, Demons, Ghosts and Hauntings” HGA Parish Social Hall, 7:00 PM OCT.27th Apple Dumpling Pick-Up 12:30-2:30- School NOV. 23rd - Save the Date! Spaghetti Supper in the school social hall on Saturday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm benefits HGA Church.
Volunteers needed to launder and iron Altar Server
Vestments. Anyone who can help, please call the
Rectory Office at 610-921-2729.
ACTIVE PARISHIONER STATUS FOR
SPONSORSHIPS We receive many requests from parishioners to be a
godparent or sponsor for the Sacraments of Baptism
and Confirmation.
Part of that request is to be able to verify that a person
is an “active member” of our parish. An “active
member” of this parish is one who:
Is properly registered
Faithfully attends Mass on Sundays/Holy Days
If married, must be validly married, i.e.,
married in a Catholic Church by a priest or
deacon
If single, must be 16 years of age and received
the Sacrament of Confirmation
Participates in parish activities when possible
Regularly contributes through the Sunday
offertory collection by use of the parish
envelopes or direct withdrawal (your envelope
use confirms attendance at Mass)
While assessments of an inquirer’s status will be made
individually, the above are the main factors considered
in making that determination.
It Happens Only Every Ten Years!HGA was there 10 yrs.
ago, and we plan on being there once more in 2020. What,
you may ask? It’s the Passion Play in Oberammergau,
Germany. Parishioner Les White has once again put
together an unforgetable 14 day trip to Germany, Austria,
and Switzerland, and a tiny slice of France. The trip runs
from July 3-16,2020. For details and a complete itinerary
contact Les 610-929-1833 or montanatours@hotmail.com.
Don’t delay, space is limited to 30 passengers.
DINING OUT SUCCESS
HGA Parish’s first dining out event was a
wonderful evening of fellowship, laughter, and
delicious food. Thank you to Margherita’s for their
generosity of a financial percentage of the food for
the evening - dining in and take out. Thank you to
the many parishioners who joined us. With your
support a total of $315 was raised. Congratulations
to our 50/50 Raffle winner - ticket #966340 -
Deborah.
PRAYER CORNER Breathe in me O Holy Spirit,
That my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me O Holy Spirit,
That my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart O Holy Spirit,
That I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me O Holy Spirit,
To defend all that is holy.
Amen.
Prayer of St. Augustine
Bernardine Franciscan Sisters
Christmas Bazaar Saturday – October 26
th 10:00am–2:30 pm
McGlinn Conference & Spirituality Center
460 St. Bernardine St., Reading, 19607
Hot Soups, Mild Chili & Hot Dogs
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Eat In or Take-out
Handcrafted items:
+Greeting Cards + Original Art Work +Ornaments
+ Needlework + +Baked Goods+
CHINESE AUCTION RAFFLE - Drawing at 2:30 pm -
FATHER WALTER CISZEK DAY –
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20TH
The Father Walter Ciszek Prayer League cordially
invites everyone to “Father Walter Ciszek Day on
Sunday, October 20. It is a day to celebrate Fr.
Ciszek’s extraordinary faith in God and commitment
to his priestly vows and vocation. The Father Walter
Ciszek Prayer League Center, 218 West Cherry St.,
Shenandoah, PA will receive visitors on October 20
from 10:30am until 1:00pm. A taped interview of Fr.
Ciszek will be shown in the Center at 11am, 12pm,
and 4:30pm. Mass will be celebrated at 2:00p at St.
Casimir church, 229 N. Jardin St., Shenandoah. Rev.
Eugene Ritz, Co-Postulator for Father Ciszek’s
Cause for Canonization, will be the homilist.
Immediately following the Mass, refreshments will
be served in St. Casimir Church Hall and Father
Ciszek’s books, brochures, prayer cards and other
items will be available for purchase. Please join us
for the celebration of “Father Ciszek Day---2019”.
“The Catholic Truth about Angels, Demons, Ghosts and Hauntings”
Please join us for a fascinating talk on what the
Church really teaches about angels, demons,
ghosts, exorcisms and hauntings. In this
presentation, Dave Van Vickle will draw from his
extensive experience assisting priests in their
ministries of exorcism and deliverance and from
his study of Church teaching. Dave Clears up the
many misunderstandings surrounding this topic
during this thorough and dynamic presentation
on the world of evil and the unfathomable power
of the mercy of God flowing through his priests.
After the talk there will be time for questions. You
will not want to miss this!
Holy Guardian Angels Parish Social Hall Saturday, October 19, 2019
7:00 PM
St. Mary’s Kutztown is celebrating its
100th
anniversary beginning October 9, 2019. On
October 13th
the celebration will begin with Mass at
which Bishop Schlert will be the main celebrant.
Following the Mass there will be a dinner at
Kutztown University Student Dining Hall. If you
would like to attend you can purchase tickets after
weekend Masses, go to our website or call the
rectory at 610-683-7443 for details.
Commission for Men
Hoping Against Hope: Living the Gospel where it is
unwelcome. The Diocesan Commission for Men is
offering a men’s morning of reflection on
Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Queenship of Mary in
Northampton. An optional Holy Mass will be offered at
8:00 AM followed by refreshments. Presentations
by Rev. Eric Gruber , Rev. Patrick Lamb , and Rev.
David Anthony will begin at 9:15 AM. To register for
this free offering visit www.allentowndiocese.org/cfm-
spirituality .
Saturday, October 12, 2019, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Event: Called and Gifted Workshop You have received gifts in Baptism and Confirmation through which God intends His love to reach others. Come and discover these charisms in you! The Called & Gifted discernment workshop includes Church teaching on the laity and lay apostleship, the nature of charisms, call and vocation, and how to undertake the process of discerning your charisms (spiritual gifts). Speakers: Sherry Weddell and Katherine Coolidge, Catherine of Siena Institute Location: St. John Neumann Hall, Philadelphia
More info: View the flyer; Cost is $45; More details & registration at archphila.org/gifts
Monday, October 14, 2019, 9 AM-3:30 PM Event: Fruit that Will Last: Cultivating the Mission of Disciple-Making in Your Parish Join us for a workshop with internationally-renowned author and speaker, Sherry Weddell, on how to move your parish out of the “business as usual” mentality and into a community that is “on fire for mission.” This workshop is designed for clergy, parish councils, ministry leaders and anyone who desires to see a culture of missionary disciple-making take root in their parish. Speaker: Sherry Weddell , author of Forming Intentional Disciples and co-founder of the Catherine of Siena Institute Location: St. Monica Parish, Berwyn, PA More info: Cost is $45.00/person; View the flyer or visit http://archphila.org/fruit/
Dear Friends, We have all been affected by the scandal which has crushed so many of our people locally and worldwide. The victims and our Church are in much need of prayer, healing, and renewal before the Blessed Sacrament. I pray that we, the
laity, come together and ask God for His Blessing. Please prayerfully and thoughtfully consider attending Eucharistic Adoration weekly on Wednesdays from 9 am until 8 pm. Thank you, Rose Dunlap (610-939-0134).
Changes to Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament Beginning on September 4th, Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament at HGA will occur on Wednesday instead of
Thursday. Adoration will commence at the conclusion
of daily mass at 9 AM and will close at 8 PM. Please
pass the word to your friends in other parishes
regarding this change.
OPEN YOUR HEART AND HOME to a Catholic exchange student from Spain
for the coming 2019-2020 school year.
Volunteer host families (with or without children) as
well as single parents are needed to provide food, a bed
and a loving home for the coming school year, one or
two semesters, starting in August. EMF students have
medical insurance, spending money for their personal
expenses and expect to share their host family’s daily
life including household responsibilities. They speak
English, are well-screened and eager to experience life
in America. Their stay here is sponsored and
supervised by EMF (Educational Merit Foundation), a
non-profit, educational exchange organization. For
more information on EMF students, please call Marie-
Claude Dijoud now at 1-800-467-8363 or visit our web
site at www.emfusa.org
Please consider having the Blessed Mother visit your home for a week. You may sign up on the sheet for a week. The week begins and ends on Sunday. The statue can be picked up and returned in the church vestibule. There is a DVD on Fatima that can be viewed. 2018 was the 100th anniversary of the Blessed Mother's
appearance at Fatima. Any questions, you may call Pat at 610- 698-4327.
Attention Young Adults (ages 21-35). Join Berks
County Young Adults for its Bible Study
group, Logos and Lagers. The group will
meet on the first Thursday of each month
from 7 – 8:30pm to discuss the Mass readings for the upcoming weekend, followed by food
and fellowship at a local establishment *Follow our
Facebook page to find out where Logos and Lagers will be taking place each month. All young adults welcome.
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH - PARISH FUNDRAISER -
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 from 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM at
the Wyomissing Family Restaurant, 1245 Penn Avenue,
Wyomissing, PA 19610. Tickets are $15.00 per person,
all you can eat and drinks are included. 100% of the
proceeds benefit St. Joseph's Maintenance Fund.
Tickets can be purchased at the Parish Office, 1018 N.
8th Street, Reading, PA 19604, Monday through
Thursday, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Join our Parish
Family and enjoy a night out. Invite family and friends
and help support our efforts. Thank you.
ESL & GED Teachers and Tutors Needed
(to teach Language Arts or Math in English or Spanish)
Are you looking to get involved in community service? Do
you have teaching experience? Would you enjoy helping
adults gain basic or further education? If this sounds like
you, the Mother Veronica Resource Center at 449 S. 6th
Street, Reading, PA needs you! We invite you to get in
touch for more details. Please call Sister Cara at 484-516-
2138 or email mveronicacenter@gmail.com
A Smile …. A Friendly Hi! Parish Council is looking for greeters before our weekend Masses to welcome our parish family. Arriving a little early and being in the vestibule of the
church is all that is required.
Nothing is nicer than to see a friendly face. With a
welcoming smile, greeters open the door to all who
come to church! Please call Anne Semmel at 610-207-3737 if interested. Looking forward to hearing from you; this is a simple way to bring our parish family together.
AnB Education, a non-profit travel exchange agency for international high school students, is in need of loving host families with an empty bedroom, who are looking to give back and experience another culture inside their very own
home. A generous monthly stipend is provided. Call AnB Education 267-263-2481 or email hosting@anbeducation.com. The application is online at www.anbeducation.us.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Wednesday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Check the Mass Schedule in the Bulletin for
Wednesday Adoration.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: OCT. 6th REMINDER: APPLE DUMPLING ORDERS & Payment Due. 2019 Berks Co.Life Chain- 2-3:30 in W.Rdg. OCT. 7th Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary – join the School children for the rosary at 1:30 in Church OCT. 12th Father Finlan’s 25th Anniversary Dinner 6:30-8:30pm in the School Gymnasium OCT. 19th “The Catholic Truth about Angels, Demons, Ghosts and Hauntings” HGA Parish Social Hall, 7:00 PM OCT.27th Apple Dumpling Pick-Up 11:30-2:30 School NOV. 23rd - Save the Date! Spaghetti Supper in the school social hall on Saturday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm benefits HGA Church
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Anyone who would like to make prayer shawls can pick up yarn and directions at the rectory. If you know someone who is seriously or chronically ill, having surgery, diagnosed with cancer or on hospice, please call the rectory to ask for a prayer shawl for him/her. One of our team members will visit and pray with them. If someone is in a nursing home or homebound and has not received a prayer shawl, please call the rectory. We do give shawls to people who do not belong to the parish. We will also give you one to mail to a sick relative. This ministry has been such a blessing to the parish, our team members, our
benefactors and those who have received them. If
you have questions about the ministry, or would
like to volunteer to crochet or knit a shawl please
call Pat Hansbury 610-698-4327. We are always
looking for people to help deliver shawls. If you
can’t knit or crochet, consider joining the ministry
by helping to deliver shawls.
Always remember to begin your knitting or
crochet time with prayers for the person who will
receive your shawl.
DIRECTIONS for making the original Prayer Shawl: cast on / chain- in multiples of 3 (a reminder of the Trinity) usually 54-60 stitches For Knit: work 1st row in K3, P3. Following rows will be knit the purls & purl the knits. For Crochet: into your foundation chain work 1 row SC. The pattern to follow is 1row SC, 3 rows DC – repeat to end. Finished shawls should measure 57-58” from wrist to wrist and drop should be from shoulder to about the waist. For more info on the Prayer Shawl Ministry please visit www.shawlministry.com
Parish Ministry Opportunities: **Our parish is in need of men and women who are
interested in serving as Lectors/Commentators at HGA
masses. High School Students are especially encouraged to
join this ministry.
**We are also in need of people to lector at funeral
Masses. All interested individuals should contact the
rectory at 610-921-2729 so a formal training can be
scheduled.
Adult Altar Server Ministry: Men & Women
needed to assist at HGA funerals. For more
information please contact Joe Cawley 610-
781-7168.
“ Lord send out your spirit and renew the face of the
Earth . . .” exclaims Psalm 104. ALLOW THE SPIRIT
TO RENEW YOUR MARRIAGE on a WORLDWIDE
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER weekend. For information
call 1-732-904-9636 or visit www.wwme.org .
Rejoice always;
pray without ceasing;
in everything give thanks;
for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thes. 5:16-18
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Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Wednesday 10:00am – 1:00pm
Saturdays 11:00am – 2:00pm
---Closed on holidays and holiday weekends---
Visit us for inspiring and religious gifts!
*Teachers/Catechists *Special family occasions
*Expressions of sympathy *Franciscan items – many
from Assisi * Items from our places of ministry: Brazil,
the Dominican Republic * Medals, rosaries, statues,
specialty cards *Variety of discounted items. We honor Visa, Master Card and personal Checks
For directions visit www.bfranciscan.org **Located in the Motherhouse at the McGlinn
Conference & Spirituality Center – adjacent to Alvernia
University. Use entrance with St. Francis on the outside
wall. A Ministry of the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters
2020 Census Jobs apply online now at
2020census.gov/jobs or call 1-855-562-2020. Federal
Relay Service 800-877-8339TTY/ASCII
www.gsa.gov/fedrelay. US Census Bureau is an
EOE. **Excellent Pay **Flexible Hours **Paid
Training **Temporary Jobs
REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE! Is your marriage going down the right road…or is it a little off track? Life can be difficult, and so can the challenges you face in marriage. Retrouvaille
can help get your relationship back on track. Does the distance between you seem wide? Are you already separated? Looking for a better way? Retrouvaille (retro-VIE) can help and offers hope for a better relationship; it is Christian-based and Catholic in origin but welcomes all married couples. Next Program will be held August 8-11, 2019 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For information or registration call 1-800-470-2230 or visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.org.
All inquiries are kept strictly confidential
Lifeline of Berks County needs your help.
Lifeline provides options counseling and continuing support for women facing an unplanned pregnancy. We currently have volunteer opportunities in the
following areas: Pantry volunteers are needed to sort incoming donations, put together layettes and material service boxes for clients, and restock our shelves for the Earn While You Learn program. Help is needed on Wednesday evenings and
Thursday during the day. Translators are needed to assist our staff with clients. Volunteers need to be fluent in Spanish and English, but no other special training is required. Help is needed on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons. Food handlers are needed to pick up orders at the food bank, carry them up to storage, and put them away in our food pantry. We also need helpers to put together bags of food for clients and rotate stock. These positions are vital to our services for clients. When volunteers help, our staff can see more women in difficulty. You help us to save more lives and serve more women. For more information, please call Stephanie Giles at 610-374-8545 or email sgiles@lifelineofberks.org.
If you have received an adverse Prenatal Diagnosis …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 adverse prenatal diagnosis. For
support, contact: Sr. Janice Marie Johnson at 610-
289-8900 x 2280, or jjohnson@allentowndiocese.org
VOLUNTEER MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY: SIGN UP TO LEAD THE ROSARY BEFORE YOUR WEEKEND MASS! THE SIGN UP SHEET IS ON THE TABLE OUTSIDE THE DOOR BY MARY’S ALTAR.
What tastes great in Autumn? Apple Dumplings, of course.
Holy Guardian Angels is selling Apple Dumplings that you can
take home!
1 apple dumpling is $5, but for $10 you can get 3 apple
dumplings. Either drop this off in the rectory, or the
collection basket at mass in an envelope marked Apple
Dumplings. The apple dumplings need to be picked up on
Sunday October 27 from 12:30-2:30pm in the Father Camilli
Social Hall at the school.
Name
Phone Number
Number of Apple Dumplings
singles
_______________packs of 3
Total amount $
Celebrate Mission Sunday with real, live missionaries! MSC Sisters Dorothy Fabritze, Mary Seibert and Bernard Overkamp will share with you their experiences in Papua New Guinea. Visit this part of the world through their eyes and hearts Sunday, October 20 at Sacred Heart Villa, Reading from 1:00-3:00. Light refreshments will be served and an RSVP is requested. Contact CWhitmoyer@mscreading.org or call 610-929-2802.
Clare of Assisi House
Clare of Assisi House is a 501(c) (3) community-
based organization whose mission is to provide
long-term and transitional residential services
and life skills training for non-violent women with
a history of domestic violence, substance abuse
and/or prostitution.
Why is this project important to our
community? As a result of this project, women
ex-offenders in Berks County for the first time will
have a dedicated transitional residential facility
that provides a safe environment focusing on
their specific needs and supporting each resident
in her attempt toward self-sufficiency and
independent living. Participants will benefit from a
spectrum of social service programs designed to
maximize their potential for success and reduce
recidivism. Clare of Assisi House will use the site
of Mary’s Shelter, 325 South 12th St, Rdg as the
residence.
Berks Encore needs your help! Berks Encore is looking for volunteers for the Meals on Wheels and Grocery Shopping Programs. The Meals on Wheels Program is a
service that allows Berks Encore to deliver over 600 hot meals to homebound seniors and disabled persons in your community Monday through Friday every week. For many of these seniors, this program allows them to remain in their homes and their communities. We couldn’t do this without the help of many volunteers who pack the meals every morning and deliver them from our six Senior Centers throughout Berks County. Volunteer schedules are very flexible and whether a volunteer chooses to volunteer once a month or once a week – whatever fits their schedule! The Grocery Shopping Program is a service that makes it possible for homebound seniors and disabled persons in your community who are no longer able to go to the grocery store for themselves, have a volunteer do the grocery shopping for an assigned client and take the groceries to the client’s home. Some clients may order groceries once a week, bi-weekly or monthly. The volunteer coordinates with the client what day will work with their schedule to do the shopping and deliver the groceries. If you should have any questions regarding this information, please do not hesitate to contact Rita Phillips at (610) 374-3195, Ext. 225 or by email at rphillips@berksencore.org. Thank you so much for your help with this important matter.
Learn more about Natural Family
Planning! Over and over, couples practicing NFP reveal dramatic improvements to their marriage including communication, spiritual growth, and deeper intimacy. Furthermore, NFP maintains and supports the natural dignity of women’s reproductive health and fertility without dangerous drugs or devices. See a new video on NFP and get more information by visiting www.allentowndiocese.org/NFP
You’re Invited: Celebrate Life
40 th
Anniversary Banquet
Be part of a special banquet celebrating life. Laugh
‘til your sides hurt as you listen to Diamond and
Silk, the evening’s emcees. Offer your support for
PA Pro-life by joining members from our diocese at
the Celebrate Life 40th Anniversary
Banquet Featuring Diamond and Silk on Tuesday,
October 15, 2019 at the Radisson Hotel
Harrisburg. We reserved a table for 10 for
representatives of our diocese. Our seats are $50
each (normally $75). Please register by emailing
Maria Loch (mloch@allentowndiocese.org) or by
calling (610) 289-8900, Ext. 2021. These seats will
fill up quickly so please reserve your seat(s) this
week.
Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage!
Tens of thousands of couples have healed their
Marriages through Retrouvaille (Retro-VIE). If
you know of anyone who could benefit from
this program please pass it on.
Couples learn to build communication skills
and rediscover intimacy. Retrouvaille provides
help for marriage problems, difficulties or
crises.
For more information, or to register for one of
our weekends, visit our website
at: www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766-
3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly
confidential.
2020 Census Jobs apply online now at
2020census.gov/jobs or call 1-855-562-
2020. Federal Relay Service 800-877-
8339TTY/ASCII
www.gsa.gov/fedrelay. US Census Bureau
is an EOE. **Excellent Pay **Flexible Hours
**Paid Training **Temporary Jobs
Holy Land Discovery
Take your FAITH ON A JOURNEY, to the HOLY
LAND on this 8 days experience. November 15th,
2019 – November 22nd, 2019.
Your included destinations while on this Journey:
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL –
JAFFA- CAESAREA- MEGIDDO- NAZARETH –
BET SHE’AN – MAGDALA –
SEA OF GALILEE – CAPERNAUM – MOUNT OF
BEATITUDES – CANA – BETHLEHEM –
JERUSALEM – MASADA AND THE DEAD SEA.
Plus, Mass will be offered throughout your journey.
Land prices begin at $1449 per person, based on
double occupancy. Deposits of only $400 per person
will reserve your space. Space is VERY LIMITED. For
further info, contact Michael or Eileen at 860-399-
1785/ Eileen@CatholicCruisesandTours.com.
Your Catholic Cruises and Tours Staff
Phone 860-399-1785
Call and ask for Eileen, your Faith Based Journey
Specialist Phone 860-399-1785
Independent Reconciliation and Compensation
Program – As a reminder to victims of clergy sexual abuse in the Diocese of Allentown, the deadline to apply for compensation as one aspect of your healing is Sept. 30, 2019. To learn more about the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program, visit www.allentowndioceseIRCP.com , or call 1-833-267-6389.
Catholic Devotions and Practices at HGA
Do you have a favorite Catholic Devotion or practice that you would like to see celebrated at HGA? The Liturgy committee is planning to celebrate several devotions but would like feedback from parishioners. Examples of devotions or practices would be Bambinelli Sunday (parishioners bring the baby Jesus from their manger to church for a blessing during Advent), Devotion to the Infant of Prague or the Devotion to the Seven Sorrows. If you have any ideas, please call Liturgy committee member Dr. Brian Schwab at 610-413-7091 or email at BrianMSchwab@aol.com.
Holy Ghost Church 417 Carlton Ave
Bethlehem 18015
Spaghetti Supper – Save the Date!
HGA will hold a Spaghetti Supper in the school social hall on Saturday
November 23rd - 5:00 - 8:00 pm.
Healing Mass : On Monday, October 28 th at 6:30
PM there will be a Mass Celebrating the Lord’s Comfort and Healing Love. All are invited to join in prayer at this Mass with The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert as celebrant and homilist at St. Mary’s Church in Hamburg, located at 94 Walnut Rd, Hamburg, PA 19526. Following Mass there will be a Holy Hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament and the opportunity for confession. The evening will conclude with Benediction at 8:30 PM.
Anchored in Peace Teen Retreat Teens in grades 6 through 12 are invited to join us for a relaxing day of faith and fellowship, including Eucharistic Adoration, opportunities for Confession, talks by Fr. Mark Searles, and other activities. The Anchored in Peace Teen Retreat is on Sunday, October 6, 2019
2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Stone Lake Inn,407 Greenview Dr., Saylorsburg. Lunch will be included and there is no cost to attend. info: allentowndiocese.org/anchored.
PRAYER CORNER
Loving and merciful God,
I am so aware of my sins and weaknesses.
But as painfully aware of my faults as I am,
Let me also remember your tender love,
Your gentle and limitless forgiveness.
I come before you filled with pain and guilt
But look into your eyes
And see the forgiving love I so long for in my life.
Help me to forgive the same way.
Teach me to love as you love.
Amen
A good Christian woman is wanted as a part-time caregiver for an elderly woman in the parish. The rate would be $10/hr. We would work around your schedule. Mostly day work is needed. Please call 610-929-5538 or 610-374-6377. Please ask for JoAnne
There will also be…
A Beer Garden, A Bottle Pull,
Basket Raffles, Bake Sale,
50/50 changes, and more!
or call the parish office at 610-856-1006.
Seats are limited!
So… “ Roll Out the Barrel” and join us in the
fun as we dance the day away to benefit
St. Benedict Parish!
St. Benedict Parish
Polka Dance Fundraiser
To benefit the Parish of St. Benedict
When: Sunday October 20, 2019
Time: 12:30-5:00PM
Where: St. Benedict Family Life Center
Cost: $40.00 per person
Cost includes…
Entertainment, Buffet of Polish Foods,
non-alcoholic beverages,
and snack foods
Ent Entertainment by …
12 12 Time Grammy Nominee
and Polka Hall of Fame
Lenny Gomulka and the Chicago Push
For tickets please email Andrew Angstadt
at andang@hgaschool.org
Food provided by…
Professional Chef
Wayne
Rothenberger
Menu includes…
Pierogis
Haluski
Golumpki
And more…