Mary, Mother of God Parish MARCH 20, 2016

Mary, Mother of God Parish
MARCH 20, 2016
PRAYERS
For all the souls of those who died this past week;
for members of Holy Rosary Memorial Association
and all the deceased and ill of our parish, that they
may again enjoy good health.
March 19 – March 27, 2016
Sat
3/19
4:00 pm Dr. & Mrs. Mangione
by family
Sun
3/20
7:15 am For the Parishioners
8:30 am Kumpas-Matti Family
by Charles & Ann Marie
11:00 am Aunt Theresa C. Tunis
by Catherine Ann Tunis
Mon
7:00 am NO MASS
3/21
9:00 am Betty Roscoe
by Ann Kirby
Tue
7:00 am Randy Jordan, special intention
3/22
by Sophia Ferro
9:00 am Frank Laboranti
by Ann Kirby and Family
Wed
7:00 am Mary Ann Stevens
3/23
by Pugh Family
9:00 am NO MASS
Holy
7:00/9:00 am NO MASSES
Thurs. 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
3/24
Frank Pallien
by family
Good
Friday
3/25
7:00/9:00 am NO MASSES
1:30 pm Service of Our Lord’s
Passion and Death
8:00pm “Living” Stations of the Cross
Holy
Sat.
3/26
11:00 am BLESSING OF EASTER FOOD
4:00 pm NO MASS
8:00 pm The Great Vigil
Wayne J. Rodney
by family
Easter 7:15 am Laske & Sarnowski
Sunday
M/M Richard Laske
3/27
8:30 am For the Parishioners
11:00 am Donald Dolan, Sr
by Ann Dolan
LIGHT OF CHRIST - SANCTUARY LIGHT
The Sanctuary Light will be burning in reverence
and petition (Sunday thru Saturday)
Marijo Mazzarella……………………..… by Bob & Lori Reed
Thomas McAndrew ……………………………… by wife, Ann
St. Joseph for favors granted…………………..Anonymous
MASS SCHEDULE  MARCH 24-27
MASS
ALTAR SERVERS
7:00pm Tara Lynott
Kathleen Lynott
Darren Pitts
Claudia Pitts
1:30pm Sarah Connor
Liam Connor
Nick Drouse
Aiden Drouse
LECTORS
HOLY THURSDAY
Jennifer Pitts
Karl Lynott
GOOD FRIDAY
Kathleen Connor
Renee Zehel
HOLY SATURDAY
8:00pm Caroline Babinski Randy Palko
Madelyn McGoff Janice Walsh
Ryan Legg
Mary Ann Behle
William Legg
Tim Holmes
MINISTERS
Mauri Burda
Mary Borgia
Alice Naughton
Ann Dolinsky
Ann Schmidt
Ann Dolinsky
Colleen Pollock
Jean Rodney
Mary Lou Lozinger
Alice McDermott
EASTER SUNDAY
Nina Condella
Paulette Powell
David Yanashot
----------------------------------------------------------------------------8:30 am Emily Josselyn
Mollie Burda
Richard Spory
Brianna Eckardt Elizabeth Kutsher Mauri Burda
Nicholas Brooks
Joni Calpin
---------------------------------------------------------------------------11:00am Mia Velez
Children’s Mass
Andrea Lidle
Jake Lidle
Mauri Hastie
Julia Lidle
Judy Tugend
7:15 am
LIFELINES
“Let us treat others with the same passion and compassion with
which we want to be treated. If we want life, let us give life … The
Golden Rule also reminds us of our responsibility to protect and
defend human life at every stage of its development.” –Pope
Francis, Visit to the Joint Session of the United States Congress
(9/24/15) © 2015 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.
QUESTION of the WEEK – Love and Betrayal
Here is our next Question of the Week! Take it home and discuss it
with your family during the week.
Key Passage: The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter
remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, ”Before
the cock crows today, you will deny me three times.” (Luke 22:61)
Adult Question: When have you felt that you betrayed the
confidence of another, as Peter did when he denied Jesus?
Child Question: When have you let someone down who trusted
you? How did you feel?
PALM SUNDAY
OUR PARISH IN THE MINISTRY OF SERVICE THIS WEEK
Assist us in living your Gospel of compassion and
love in service to those in need.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Palm Sunday
Is 43:16-21; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11
Monday of Holy Week
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62
or 13:41c-62; Jn 8:12-20
Tuesday of Holy Week
Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday of Holy Week
Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Jn 8:31-42
Holy Thursday
Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59
Good Friday
Jer 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42
Holy Saturday
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22;
Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a
IN HIS FOOTSTEPS - FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH
SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - MARCH 19th
This year as we walk in the footsteps of our six North
Scranton patron saints, we would like to connect their
good actions, inspiration and faith with the Year of
Mercy declared by Pope Francis.
The Year of Mercy encourages
all of us to practice the spiritual
and corporal works of mercy in
our daily lives. Each month that
we remember one of our N.
Scranton saints, we’ll suggest
some ways that we could walk
in the footsteps of mercy in
honor of them.
St. Joseph is the “just man” of the New Testament, the
lowly village carpenter of Nazareth, who was sent by
God to be the husband and protector of Mary and
Jesus. In honor of St. Joseph:
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Pray for fathers, foster fathers, & step fathers
Contribute to the Lenten “Hill of Beans”
Do something special with our family
Sunday, March 20 - Sunday Communion
Jack Layo, Nancy Layo, Sr. Jane
Sunday, March 20 – Communion to patients at CMC/MTH
(every 3rd Sunday after 8:30AM Mass)
Jennifer Wegielewski, Melinda Wegielewski, Cynthia Boris,
Jean Rodney, Ann Kosack, Linda Pugh, Mary Regan, Joe McCarthy
Monday, March 21 - Allied Rehab.
Helen Kish, Marilyn Devine
Wed. /Thurs. March 23 or 24- Hospital Visits to Parishioners
Regional Hospital – Mary Lucchi, Ann Montoro
GCMC/MTH – No Visitation
Saturday, March 26 - Allied Skilled Nursing 2:00 PM
NO SERVICE
Sunday, March 27 - Sunday Communion
Joe Berardelli, Paulette Powell, Joe McCarthy
FR. EDWARDS SAYS…..
In just one week, we will celebrate Easter, and our
belief in the risen Lord challenges us to go deeper
by putting our “Faith into Action.” During the
upcoming Easter season, we are looking to form
small faith sharing groups that will meet weekly.
This will offer an opportunity to strengthen our
faith by sharing our life experiences. If you are
interested in participating, please call the Parish Office. Those who
already signed up will be contacted soon! Dates and times will be
determined by your availability. We hope to begin during the week
of April 3rd.
NEW MEMBERS
Please continue praying for the catechumens and candidates
who are completing their preparation for full membership in
the Catholic Church. The Catechumens will be received
into the Church at the Easter Vigil next Sat, March 26th.
The candidate and those preparing for Confirmation will
receive confirmation on Easter Sunday at the 8:30am Mass.
The Catechumens: Amanda Palmere, Patricia Quirindongo,
Connor Pollock, Leah Price, Paul Madore
The Candidate: Ashley Roleski
Preparing for Confirmation:Rachel Pollock, Kenneth Fleese,
Xena Santiago, Ashton Mulder, Brandon Mulder, Christian Correa,
Zander Cali
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
Practice for the Living Stations will be held on Mon, March 21st at
7pm. This is the last practice before the Good Friday presentation.
Mary, Mother of God Parish
MARCH 20, 2016
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS (CCD)
HOLY THURSDAY PROCESSION
All members of last year’s First Holy Communion Class will
participate in the Holy Thursday procession during 7PM Mass.
Practice will be THIS Sunday, March 20th at 9:45am.
EASTER HOLIDAY OFFICE SCHEDULE
In observance of Easter, the Parish Office will follow
this schedule:
Good Friday - CLOSED
Holy Saturday – OPEN 10a – 3pm
Easter Sunday/ Easter Monday - CLOSED
COORDINATING TEAM MEETINGS
Mark your calendars for the following meetings:
Service Team: Tuesday, March 22nd at 7pm
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Worship Team: Sunday, April 10 at 9:30am
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Word Team: Sunday, April 24 at 12 noon
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Our next Children's Choir rehearsal
will be Wednesday, March 23rd, 4:305:15pm in the choir loft. All children
are welcome to participate. Come join
us as we prepare to celebrate Easter!
BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY!
The North Scranton Neighborhood Watch
Assoc. is sponsoring a FREE buffet breakfast
with the Easter Bunny THIS Sunday, March
20th at 12pm at Holy Rosary School Auditorium.
ALTAR SERVERS – HOLY SATURDAY
The altar servers assigned for Holy Saturday’s Vigil
Mass will have practice that day, March 26th, at 12
noon in the church.
FEET NEEDED!
We are looking for volunteers to have
their feet washed on Holy Thursday!
Please call the parish office if you would
like to participate, 342-4881.
GOOD FRIDAY: ABSTINENCE & FAST
Good Friday is a day of both fast and
abstinence. All Catholics age 14 and
older are bound to abstain from
meat, & eat just one full meal and
two lesser meals that day.
BLOCK PARTY MEETING
The next planning meeting for this
year’s Annual Block Party is Sunday,
April 10th at 7:00pm in the school
lunchroom.
FAMILY, FAITH & FUN
Family, Faith & Fun for families of children in grades 1 – 4 will be on
rd
Sunday, April 3 , 12 noon – 2 pm in the school auditorium. This
year’s theme is The Year of Mercy. Please call the Parish Office to
register.
BREAKFAST WITH FATHER EDWARDS
On Sunday, April 10th at 9:30am, students in grade 5 and their
families are invited to join Father Edwards for breakfast. Following
breakfast, students and their families will participate in the 11am
Mass.
FIRST EUCHARIST ACTIVITY DAY
The Activity Day for students preparing to receive First Holy
Communion is scheduled for Saturday, April 9th, 9am-11am, in the
school auditorium.
EASTER CONFESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Experience Christ’s healing love through
the Sacrament of Reconciliation as you
prepare to celebrate the Paschal
Mysteries. Opportunities for confession
will be THIS Sunday, March 20th, 2pm3pm, and Monday, March 21st, 5:30pm-7pm, which is the final
Lenten Monday where “The Light is on for You.”
LENTEN PRAYER TREE
As we enter Holy Week, give or receive the gift of prayer. The
Lenten Prayer Tree is in the back of the church for those seeking
prayers for a special intention or those wishing to give the gift of
prayer.
ENDOWMENT FUND NEWS
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Students from our parish entering 1 - 12 grade in the Holy Cross
School System for the 2016-17 school year are eligible to apply for
endowment assistance. Applications are at the Parish office.
Deadline for applications is Monday, April 18th at 5pm.
PASCHAL CANDLE MEMORIALS
This year, we will dedicate our Paschal Candle to the memory of
deceased loved ones. The Paschal Candle is lit at every Mass during
the Easter Season, as well as every baptism and funeral throughout
the year. If you would like to have your loved one’s name
remembered, please complete this form and return it to the parish
office or the Sunday collection basket.
The suggested offering is $10
Your Name: ________________________________
In Memory of: ______________________________
PALM SUNDAY
GREEN RIDGE LEGION BASEBALL REGISTRATION
Green Ridge Legion Baseball will host sign-ups for ages 13-19 THIS
WEEKEND, Saturday, March 19th and Sunday, March 20th from 12
noon – 2 pm, at Weston Park.
3/20 Palm Sunday
Regular Mass schedule
Confession 2pm-3pm
Tenebrae Service 7pm
3/21 Monday
“The Light in on for You” 5:30-7pm
3/24 Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7pm
Night Prayer 10 pm
3/25 Good Friday
Morning Prayer 9am
Service at 1:30
The Living Stations at 8pm
Witness the Passion of Jesus Christ
through the reflections of our Youth Group
3/26 Holy Saturday
Blessing of Easter Food 11am
Vigil Mass at 8pm
3/27 Easter Sunday
Regular Mass schedule
LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS
This year, the Living Stations of the Cross will be
presented by our Youth Group on Good Friday, March
25th at 8pm in Holy Rosary Church. Come out and
witness the Passion of Jesus Christ. The young people
have spent time reflecting and practicing for this
performance, and we believe you will find this
experience quite prayerful.
TENEBRAE: SONG OF THE SHADOWS
Join us for our Tenebrae service featuring the Mary,
Mother of God Choir, THIS Sunday, March 20th at 7pm
in the church. Tenebrae, the Latin word for shadows,
is a prayer service which recreates the passion story
through the use of readings & hymns. A candle is
extinguished following each hymn, except for the last
candle which is “buried”, signifying the burial of Christ.
Please attend this very moving prayer service -- a great
way to begin Holy Week!
AMERICAN FLAG RETIREMENT
HR Boy Scout Troop #57 will hold a flag
retirement ceremony before the
Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, March
26th. Father Edwards will light this
year’s Paschal candle from this fire.
Any worn or tattered American flags
can be donated for retirement by
placing them in the designated container in the church vestibule.
Boys ages 11-18 interested in joining our Troop can come to the flag
retirement ceremony and speak to one of our leaders. We will be
located in the rear of the large parking lot next to the Church.
CHRISM MASS
All the faithful of the Diocese are invited to attend
the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter,
Scranton, on Tuesday, March 22nd at 4pm. At this
Mass, priests from throughout the Diocese will
renew their priestly promises before the Bishop,
and the oils to be used for the sacraments of
Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders will
be blessed. Participation in the Chrism Mass is a beautiful way to
pray and support the priests of our Diocese. For reserved seating,
please call Diane Franklin in the Office of Parish Life at 570-2072213.
OPERATION RICE BOWL COLLECTION – HOLY THURSDAY
We follow Jesus this week on our Lenten
journey as he enters Jerusalem, a
community he knew well. CRS Rice Bowl
asks us to prayerfully enter into our own
communities to find those who are hungry and thirsty, those who
need our help. Our Lenten journey motivates us to serve those we
encounter in our daily lives. Today’s collection is for the intention of
the Rice Bowl.
GOOD FRIDAY HOLY LAND COLLECTION
On Good Friday, our parish will take up the annual Good Friday
Collection for the Holy Land. Your financial contribution helps to
support the struggling Christian community and to protect
Christianity’s holiest places. Please be as generous as you can for
the Good Friday Collection.
3/13/16
Weekly Collection……………..……….…….................... $8,176.00
St. Matthew’s Fund……….………..…..………..…..……...... $50.00
TOTAL.….….…………………..............…..….….......... $8,226.00
Thank You!