March 16, 2014 - St. Ignatius Church

Creating a Sustainable Future at St. Ignatius
“[We are called] to be servant leaders who engage in SERVICE to our neighbors
near and far and who work for justice and stewardship to hasten the Reign of
God.
The four pillars of a vibrant parish are Word, Worship, Community and Service and each section
from the survey has helped us to understand and learn what is important to you, what you hope
for, how you see things in your parish, and what matters most to you. Each section of the survey
has been carefully reviewed and summarized by Council, and the survey data—the voices of the
parish community—will be the key components of the Pastoral Plan. Indeed, in addition to the
formation of the Word and Service Commissions, one of the core tasks of Council at present is drafting the Parish Pastoral
Plan—work we have begun in earnest, and work that draws directly from the parish survey results.
T HE C H UR C H O F
S A I N T I G N A T IU S
L OYOLA
Over the past six weeks, we have posted a summary of the Worship, Community, and Word section of the parish survey. This
week and next we present a summary of the final section of the survey—the section devoted to Service.
The key strengths the survey told us in the SERVICE section that seem to “give life” to the parish are:
Reaching out and helping the needy and the marginalized:
“Soup Kitchen; continue having our outreach for homeless.”
“Brown bag food drive.”
Recognizing the importance of service:
“Service is what makes the Church…. It’s all about what we can do for others. That’s what makes us Catholic.”
“Focus on dismissal, ‘Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.’”
Serving local agencies in the community:
“Continue to serve the Vision program.”
“Continue to help Ruth’s Place, Vision, McCauley House.”
The key themes the survey told us in the SERVICE section to “enhance, improve and grow the parish” are;
You would like the parish to create more service opportunities for its parishioners.
You would like to see the parish to be more proactive in partnering with other community organizations and religious groups to
effect social change.
You would like the parish to establish clearer and more coordinated communication of the existing needs and opportunities for
service across the community.
You would like the parish to develop a greater awareness among parishioners regarding pressing social justice needs, both locally
and globally.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas in the parish survey—and thank you for all that you do to make St. Ignatius such
a vibrant and vitalizing community. We look forward to the work ahead!
The Word and Service Commissions & the Parish Pastoral Plan:
The Parish Pastoral Council continues its work of forming the four Commissions, and now that the Worship Commission is
into its second year of work and the Community Commission is now formed, our immediate focus will be the development of
the Word and Service Commissions. So be on the lookout for announcements regarding – and calls to serve on – these Commissions.
In addition, the PPC continues its work of drafting the Parish Pastoral Plan, and much of our efforts this coming spring will be
sharing our initial draft work on the Plan with the parish—and gathering your additional input and feedback regarding the shape
that the Plan should take.
Creating a Sustainable Future at St. Ignatius” is a weekly update on the goals, initiatives and activities of the Parish Pastoral Council.
A ROMAN CATHOLIC
COMMUNITY INSPIRED BY THE
T R A D IT I O N O F S T . I G N A T IU S ,
ST. HEDWIG AND
ST. M ARY'S ANNUNCIATION
PARISHES.
W
e, the blended Catholic community of St. Ignatius Loyola, draw strength from Word and Sacrament,
especially in the celebration of the Eucharist. Modeling Christ’s work, we embrace our commitment to
God’s call. We remain faithful to the shared acts of prayer, study and service.
Together we extend Christ’s hospitality to others and light the path of peace for generations to come.
“Knowing God is more important than knowing about God.”
— Karl Rahner, S.J.
THE SUNDAY LIGHT
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LENT 2014
FRIDAY ADORATION AND HOLY HOUR
Each Friday of Lent, the church will be available for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in
the afternoon from the end of 12:10 Mass until Stations at 5:30 PM. Consider making a Holy Hour during this time. Prayer guides and supplemental material will be available for your
use to guide you in praying before the Blessed Sacrament.
Don’t forget to
check our grocery
rebate program.
Details can be found
in the vestibule of
the church. Your
support is deeply
appreciated.
Bob Walsh, Coordinator
FRIDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS
This traditional Lenten exercise will be held each Friday of Lent at 5:30 PM followed by
Benediction.
EVENING PRAYER
Each Sunday of Lent, we will celebrate Christian Prayer in song at 7:00 PM. A new format
will allow for greater participation.
LENTEN RETREAT
A retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola will be offered during the six
weeks of Lent. Meetings with a spiritual director coupled with daily prayer are a grace-filled
way to observe this holy season. The sessions will be held on Fridays at 1:00 PM in Bergan
Hall or on Mondays beginning March 10th at Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas. If you are
interested in attending or learning more, please call Carmella Faust at 287-3682 or simply
come to the meetings.
CONFESSIONS
The Light Is On For You - all Mondays of Lent from 5:30-7:00 PM. St. Ignatius and all the parishes
in the Diocese of Scranton will be open for individual confessions.
REGULATIONS FOR LENT 2014
In recognition of our need
to give, and the many
needs of our church and
parish, and in gratitude for
God’s gifts to us, we declare our willingness to
return a portion of our
Treasure to our parish, as
part of our total Christian
stewardship.
Sunday Tithe
$14,125.05
This Week’s Expenses
$5,891.72
The following fast and abstinence regulations are observed:
• Good Friday, April 18, is a day of fast and abstinence.
• Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence.
• All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday are to abstain from eating
meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and on all Fridays during Lent.
• All Catholics over 18 years of age to the beginning of their 60th year are
bound to the obligation of fasting. Those bound by this rule may take only one full
meal and two smaller meals unless dispensed or excused.
Lenten Reminders
Lent is a time for sacrifice and for spiritual renewal as we reflect upon our baptism
and the call given to each of us to walk as disciples of the Lord.
As faithful followers of Jesus, we are traditionally encouraged to honor the sacred
season of Lent by embracing the three pillars of Lenten observance:
• Almsgiving – generously giving to those in need
• Fasting – practicing self-discipline and self-denial
• Prayer – reading, hearing and reflecting on the Word of God
Don’t forget! Food Collection each and every weekend at the vestibules of Church and Chapel.
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MARCH 16, 2014
PENANCE SERVICE
A Penance Service will be held on Sunday, April 13th at 4:00 PM in the
Church. Several priests will be available for individual confession.
The Altar Breads and
Wine for this week are
offered in memory of
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Rose Budanovitz
Second Sunday of Lent - Call to faithfulness
as requested by
Reading I Genesis 12:1-4 (call of Abraham)
Reading II 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 (exhortation to faithfulness)
Gospel
Matthew 17:1-9 (Jesus transfigured)
Key Passage Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up
a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun,
and his clothes became dazzling white. (Matthew 17:1-2)
Adult How has your faith in Jesus transformed you? What difference does your faith in Jesus Christ
make in your life?
Child How has the example of Jesus helped you become a better person and Christian?
Family
LENT CAMPAIGNS - 2014
Sanctuary Candles Burn this
week
Change for Change
Our hope is that the ‘change’ collected will ‘change’ people’s lives. All donations will be
given to the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen. Collection containers will be located in the
back of the Church and Chapel and all religious education classrooms.
In Memory of
Marie Jordan
By—Family
So That All May See
As we search for ways to cure our ‘blindness’ on our Lenten journey, we will be collecting
old eyeglasses so that others may see. All donations will be given to the Lions Club.
In Memory of
Michael Herbacsek
By—Family
WEST SIDE FOOD PANTRY
Grocery bags will be distributed after weekend Masses March 22nd & 23rd. Please fill them with the
foods listed on the bag or other non-perishable food items. Kindly return them to the Church the following weekend, March 29th & 30th. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Your past generosity to
the Food Pantry has helped to feed many of our neighbors in need. We know that we can count on you
once again as that need continues to grow. Thank you.
WEEKLY MEDITATION
God commands Abram to leave that which he knows and go to a land that God will show
him. God does not tell Abram where he is going. God just asks him to leave and promises
great blessings. And Abram has faith in the Lord and follows. It is the same when Jesus
goes toward his own passion and death. Let these examples of obedience to God be ever before us. Let all of us strive to have the faith of Abram and Jesus so that we, too, will hear
those powerful words of the Father “This is my beloved with whom I am well pleased.”
P r a y er Ca r d s
We encourage you to
spend quiet time in prayer
before the Blessed Sacrament throughout the week
with a special prayer intention in mind. Just pick up a
card after your visit to
Church and send it off to
the one in your prayer. The
cards may be used on First
Fridays by those attending
Eucharistic Adoration.
Think gospel! Please make room for your neighbor in church and slide to the center of the pew.
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FOOD DRIVE COMPETITION - THANK YOU!
Thanks to the generosity of all our families, the food drive competition successfully ended with
324 non-perishable food items donated. The winner of the competition was first grade! Thanks
to all.
THIS
WEEK
AT A
GLANCE
SPRING CLEAN UP - CEMETERIES
Friday, April 11th, is the final day to retrieve any decoration from the graves of your loved ones in
St. Ignatius, St. Mary’s Annunciation and St. Hedwig’s cemeteries. This will enable the maintenance staff at the cemeteries to prepare for Easter and the upcoming Spring season. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please note, any decoration remaining after the April 11th cut-off
date will be disposed of. Thank you.
ATTENTION KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS
Mary’s Ministry has scheduled additional classes for the following dates: March 22nd, March
29th, April 5th. Time: 12:30 - 3:00 PM. Anyone interested in joining the group, please contact
Jean Petroski at 570-287-6342. If you are unable to join the class but would like to donate the
shawls and lap robes, please contact Jean.
UPDATE ON DINNER THEATRE BUS TRIP - APRIL 24TH
Don’t be left behind. On Thursday, April 24th, Mary’s Ministry is hosting a trip to the Pines
Dinner Theatre in Allentown for the musical show “Suds.” Loaded with good clean fun, bubbly
energy, and some of the 60’s greatest pop hits, “Suds” is a delightful story of a young woman and
her guardian angels, who come to teach her about finding love in, of all places, a Laundromat.
Departure from St. Ann’s Chapel parking lot will be at 10:00 AM for the luncheon and matinee
performance. We will return about 5:30 PM. Limited seating is still available. Contact
Elaine Whipple at 570-288-3564 ASAP for menu and details if you have not yet made your
reservations and sent in your payment. The cost of the trip is $80.00. Make checks payable to Church of St. Ignatius Loyola (memo Pines).
PIEROGI BOARD NEWS - ENDING LENT
By popular demand, we will be making more farmers cheese and sweet cabbage. Monday, March
24th - prep and Tuesday, March 25th - production. As requested by some of our loyal workers, a
limited number of mushroom, sauerkraut with bacon, and Easter cheese will be made. All kinds
including a potato will be available while supplies last - Tuesday, March 25th from 1:00-5:00 PM in
Conlan Hall. We always start after morning Mass and have a delicious lunch. Bring a friend. For
more information, call 570-287-6554.
SLOVAK HERITAGE SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP DINNER - SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH
Three kinds of pierogi, stuffed cabbage and fresh kielbasa - how can you go wrong. Then add
Polanaise vegetables, pickled beets, rye bread and desserts. You have a wonderful dinner to aid the
educational programs of the Slovak Heritage Society of NEPA. The dinner will be held in Conlan
Hall from 2:00-4:00 PM - take-outs after 1:00 PM. Cost-$12.00 per person. For reservations, call
Joe Kowatch at 570-288-4825 or Bernadette Yencha at 570-822-9843.
LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL PARTICIPATION TO DECORATE OUR BEAUTIFUL CHURCH
Have you ever considered lending a hand to decorate our Church? Perhaps you’ve wanted to
learn more about our rich Catholic symbols and use of color at the altar? The Art and Environment Committee is responsible for preparing for liturgical seasons. As we prepare to begin Lent,
planning for the Easter season is also upon us. Please consider joining our team and provide
whatever amount of time you have. We welcome new faces, new ideas and extra help. If you are
interested, please contact Debbie Lyons at 570-288-8654. Thank you for your consideration.
“Teach us to give and not to count the cost.”
Monday
Confessions - 5:30 PM - Church
Tuesday
Rosary Makers - 11:00 AM—Conlan
Hall
Senior Citizens - 1:30 PM - Conlan Hall
Holy Name Society - 7:00 PM - Conlan
Hall
Bible Study - 7:00 PM - Bergan Parish
Center
Wednesday
Pastoral Council Meeting - 6:30 PM Conlan Hall
Deacon Course - 6:30 PM - Bergan
Parish Center
Thursday
Cantor Rehearsal - 6:30 PM in the
Church
Children’s Choir - 6:45 PM in Bergan
Parish Center
Loyola Singers - 7:30 PM in the Church
Contemporary Ensemble - 7:30 PM in
Bergan Parish Center
Friday
Bible Study - 8:15 AM in Bergan Parish
Center
Stations of the Cross - 5:30 PM in the
Church
Youth Group - 6:00 PM - Rec Room Bergan Parish Center
Saturday
Knitting Class - 12:30 PM in Bergan
Parish Center
Sunday
Evening Prayer - 7:00 PM in the Church
In Memoriam
Bernard Kubinetz
— Ignatius of Loyola
MARCH 16, 2014
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REMEMBERING
B U L L E T I N
March 17—22
7:30—
7:30—Mary MundroMundro-LM
Debby & Mike Konnick
12:10—
12:10—Anna KostevaKosteva-ALM
Family
Tuesday
BULLETIN
7:30—
7:30—John BogdanBogdan-ALM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements for the
bulletin must be submitted
nine days in advance of their
intended printing. Thank
you for your cooperation.
12:10—
12:10—Donald C. Johnson, JrJr-ALM
Diane, Ashlie & Christie
Wednesday
7:30—
7:30—Rev. Martin BradyBrady-ALM
Family
12:10—
12:10—Teri UrbanUrban-ALM
Family
Thursday
7:30—
7:30—Marie TroskyTrosky-LM
Ernestine Williams
12:10—
12:10—John M. CorganCorgan-LM
Bernie & Nina Kovacs
Friday
7:30—
7:30—Mary ToslineTosline-LM
Maureen & Tim Holden
12:10—
12:10—Tom HanlonHanlon-ALM
Family
Saturday
7:30—
7:30—Adolph ButkiewiczButkiewicz-ALM
without Sunday we cannot live
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Konefal
TEEN COUNSELING
PROGRAM AVAILABLE
Catholic Social Services of
Wilkes-Barre provides nonmedical, specialized counseling to teens and their families through the Family Adolescent Services Team program. Fees are based on a
sliding scale. Call Jolette
Lyons at 570-822-7118 for
an appointment.
WE ARE BACK BETTER THAN EVER
The Reginas of King’s College will hold their annual fundraiser formerly The Penny Auction - now
called “Spring Festival” on April 6th from 2:00 - 4:00
PM at the Sheehy Farmer Center at King’s College.
Come join us for a fun filled afternoon - hopefully win
some prizes - and share some light refreshments. Hope
to see you there!
BASKET RAFFLE FUNDRAISER
The greater Nanticoke Area’s Catholic Youth Ministry is
sponsoring a Basket Raffle on Sunday, March 30th at the
former St. Stanislaus gym, West Church St., Nanticoke.
Doors open at 10:00 AM and the auction begins at 1:00
PM. Over 100 baskets will be up for auction. Fun, food
and prizes. For additional information, call 570-7354833.
PRO-LIFE CENTER
The Pro-Life Center in
Wilkes-Barre is in dire need
of cribs (the side must not
go down), swings, high
chairs, car beds, car seats
(not over 4 years old) and
pack and plays. Prefer used
but in good condition items.
Please call Betty Caffrey at
570-826-1819 if you have
any of these items.
The Social Concerns Corner
Check Here Every Week for
the Latest Food Bank Information
TheFoodBankisinNeedoftheFollowingItems:
Juice, Cereal, Peanut Butter & Jelly
(PLEASE
PLEASE PLACE ITEMS IN THE MARKED BASKETS )
Butkiewicz Family
Monetary donations are also accepted, please make checks
4 PM—
PM—Erin HollingsheadHollingshead-LM
St. Ignatius Folk Group
payable to the Al Beech West Side Food Bank.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
5:30 PM—
PM—Anna ServelloServello-LM
Nadine Volpetti
Just a reminder! Be sure to check your on-line/mailed copy of liturgy schedule often.
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THE SUNDAY LIGHT
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
March 22—23
B O A R D
Saturday 4:00 PM
SEVEN DAY CANADA & NEW ENGLAND CRUISE
HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are the heart of hospice. They bring comfort to terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers are vital to the Heartland mission. As a volunteer,
you can choose the type of work best suited for you
and schedules are based on your availability. Training
is provided. Opportunities are available in most locations in the Northeast including Kingston, Dupont,
Montrose, Tunkhannock, and Greentown. Please call
Kathleen Green, Heartland Volunteer Coordinator at
570-822-4979 or 570-290-0294.
CHILI DINNER
Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge, is sponsoring a Chili
Dinner - $8.00 per person (take-out only). Menu includes a quart of chili, corn bread and a dessert of sherbet. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, March 19th
with pick up Tuesday, March 25th, between 3:00-6:00
PM in St. Mary’s Church building auditorium - enter on
the corner of Grace and Lawrence Streets. To place an
order, call the rectory 570-457-5900, Francis 570-4510112 or Rosemary 570-457-9757.
Lectors
P. Ochman & L. Goff
Communion Ministers
N. Bellas, B. Gabriesheski, P.
Kiwak, D. Duesler, J. Duesler, K.
Hungarter, N. Roberts
FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH
The Feast of St. Joseph will
be celebrated this coming
Wednesday, March 19th.
The Oblate Fathers will offer
Masses at 7:00 AM, 11:00
AM and 7:00 PM on the
Feast in the Oblates of St.
Joseph Seminary Chapel,
Route 315, Laflin. The Mass
at 7:00 PM will be a concelebrated Liturgy with the Most
Rev. Joseph C. Bambera,
Bishop, and Oblate Fathers
and Diocesan Clergy. The
Feast day celebration will
conclude the nine-day novena
that is continuing everyday at
the seminary chapel with
daily Masses at 11:00 AM and
7:00 PM.
without Sunday we cannot live
Please consider this 7 Day Canada and New England
Cruise aboard Holland America MS Maasdam. The
trip will depart from the port of Boston and end in
Montreal, Canada; therefore there are no airline challenges for this trip. Departure date is August 30th and
return date is September 7th. The package includes the
motorcoach transportation to Boston and the return
trip from Montreal, Canada. The entire trip including
hotel and dinner in Montreal as well as the 7 day cruise
is priced starting at $1,699.00 per person based on double occupancy. For further information or to make
your reservation, please contact Mr. John Madden at
Travelworld at 570-642-5790. Msgr. David Tressler
will be leading this trip.
Altar Servers
E. & J. Shoemaker
Saturday 5:30 PM
Lectors
J. Gallagher & L. Rinker
Communion Ministers
M. Fiske, E. Rishcoff
J. Gaudio, M. B. Zelinsky
Altar Servers
L. & M. Flannery
Sunday 7:00 AM
Lector
L. Palmeri
Communion Ministers
P. Podesta, K. Ryan, E. Turcan
Sunday 8:30 AM
Lectors
P. Endler & S. Swaintek
SPAGHETTI SUPPER
Communion Ministers
Holy Family Parish, Luzerne, is having a Spaghetti Supper on Sunday, March 30th, from Noon to 4:00 PM.
Tickets are $9.00 for adults; $4.00 for children under
10. Take-outs will be available and containers will be
provided. Everyone is welcome.
P. Castellani, D. Castellani
M. Ferris
Altar Servers
B. Endler & A. Lacina
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MARCH 16, 2014
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Continued
Sunday 10:30 AM
Lectors
M. Bednarek & R. Granger
Communion Ministers
M. Hosey, P. Kupetz, J. O’Connor, P. Clemente, K. Clemente,
D. Mosca, E. Whipple
LIVING CHRIST RETREAT
A retreat can either be a time of solitude or a community experience. Some retreats are held in silence,
and in others there may be a great deal of conversation, depending on the understanding and accepted
practices of the host facility and/or the participant (s). The Living Christ Retreat is a community
experience that enhances communications and collaboration in relation to spirituality. The next Living
Christ Retreat will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 27, 28 & 29. As we prepare for the
Lenten season, please consider this retreat as a way to prepare and help to keep you focused on our
Lord. Previous attendees have stated that “The retreat brought a new richness to the season; and
“helped them know that God is with them.” The retreat will be held in Conlan Hall, Thursday and
Friday evenings from 6:00-10:00 PM, starting with dinner; Saturday morning - 8:00 AM - Noon, starting with breakfast. Please call the rectory at 570-288-6446 to sign up and give yourself the gift of the
retreat. If you have previously attended, please invite a few friends and neighbors to attend. A personal invitation from you, with a little explanation of what you took away is also a great way to share within
our parish community.
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
Altar Servers
J. & I. Scappaticci
Sunday 12 Noon
Lectors
A. Piccone & S. Arbogast
Communion Ministers
K. Corgan, K. Smedley
A. Asby, N. Fruisciante
Altar Servers
J. D’Andrea & K. McNulty
Readings for the Week
Monday
Open Rec Night - Friday, March 21st at Bergan Parish Center from 7:00-9:00 PM. The Rec Room
will be open for all 6th-12th graders free of cost. Drinks and snacks are provided as well. Parent
Chaperones are needed for this event. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please call
Jenn Frusciante at 570-574-9724.
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
Would you like to help make the dreams of an international teen come true? By hosting an exchange
student for 5-10 months, you can help fulfill his/her dreams of learning about American culture while
sharing traditions, developing a life-long relationship, and promoting world peace. We are currently
searching for loving host families to welcome students for the 2014-2015 school year. If you’d like to
learn more about one of our wonderful exchange students and how you can introduce the world to
your family, please contact Dianne Cohen at 570-709-1750 or at [email protected].
CATHOLIC CHORAL SOCIETY SCHEDULES LENTEN CONCERTS
In a 66 year tradition of inspiring prayer and meditation through music, the Catholic Choral Society
will present a Lenten Concert on Sunday, March 23rd at 3:00 PM at Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish,
535 N. Main Street, Pittston and on Sunday, April 6th at 3:00 PM at St. Ann Parish, 1250 St. Ann St.,
Scranton. Both concerts are open to the public free of charge. The group, marking its 66th season, is
composed of members from both Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Further information may be
obtained by calling 570-575-1040 and also at www.catholicchoralsociety.org.
Dn 9:4b-10; Lk 6:36-38
LENTEN FISH DINNERS
Tuesday
St. Andrew Parish, Wilkes-Barre, is having two Lenten Fish Dinners. The first one will be held on Friday, April 4th and the second one on Friday, April 11th. They will be held in the church hall, 318 Parrish Street, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Dinners include poached haddock, baked potato or fries, coleslaw,
dessert, coffee, tea or juice. Cost is $9.00 for adults and $4.50 for children 10 and under. Take-outs
available.
Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday
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
Thursday
Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31
Friday
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Mt
21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Special Note! Please send us your e-mail address and help us cut down on paper and postage.
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THE SUNDAY LIGHT
“Do not think that God is further from you when you are in the midst of the busyness which your vocation entails than he
would be if you were enjoying a tranquil life.”
—Frances de Sales
PARISH SCHOOLS
Good Shepherd Academy: Principal, Mr. James Jones
Phone: 570-718-4724
Holy Redeemer High School: Principal, Mrs. Anita Sirak
Phone: 570-829-2424
Diocesan Secretary for Catholic Schools/Superintendent of Schools,
Dr. Kathleen Hanlon
YOUTH MINISTRY
Our parish offers a comprehensive Youth Ministry, in conjunction
with the Regional Youth Ministry, including community building,
service, religious education and socialization. Watch the bulletin for
ministry information.
THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
This is a process the Catholic Church uses to bring adult members
into the faith. Anyone interested in becoming a part of this process
or in obtaining more information can call Mary O’Connor at
570-287-8536. This journey in faith is concerned with the total formation of the person into living and serving with the Church community.
PARISH STAFF
Pastoral Outreach
Religious Formation
Mrs. Carmella Faust
[email protected]
Mrs. Patty Kopec
Youth Ministry
[email protected]
Jennifer Frusciante
Worship
Ms. Joan Turel,
Program Director, Loyola Singers
& Festival Choir
Mrs. Elaine Blessing,
Contemporary Ensemble &
Children’s Choir Director
Mrs. Carmella Faust,
Handbells & Accompanist
Mrs. Pat Fennell, Accompanist
Mrs. Jane Gaudio, Cantors
Mrs. Caprice Ryman, Accompanist
Mr. George Andresky, Accompanist
R.C.I.A.
Mrs. Mary O’Connor
Receptionist
Mrs. Jen Carey
Main/Business Office
[email protected]
Ms. Mary Lewis
Maintenance
Ron Gaylord
Cemetery Clerks
Ms. Mary Lewis, St. Ignatius
Mrs. Jen Carey, St. Mary & St. Hedwig
Visiting Priests
Rev. Joseph Adonizio
Msgr. David Bohr
Rev. Daniel Issing C.S.C.
Rev. Anthony Urban
Rev. Richard Zavacki
Pastoral Associate
[email protected]
Mr. Anthony Butel
Assistant Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Alex J. Roche
Pastor
Rev. John V. Polednak, V.E.
BAPTISM
Expectant and new parents are asked to participate in a seminar on
Baptism. Please call the Rectory to schedule an appointment. Godparents are welcome to attend, though it is not required. Please call
the rectory to register at your earliest convenience. The celebration of
the Sacrament of Baptism is on the third Sunday of every month
except during Lent.
MARRIAGE
Congratulations! You are asked to contact one of the parish priests at
least six months before the date of your marriage so that the appropriate preparations can be made for this special celebration.
VISITATION OF THE SICK
Please call the office for visitation of the sick at home, in the hospital,
or health care facility.
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Deacon John E. O’Connor
Urgent calls will be attended to at any time of the day or night.
RELIGIOUS FORMATION
Grades 1—6 — Good Shepherd Academy on Sunday morning from
9:15 AM to 10:20 AM.
Grades 7—8 — Released Time Confirmation Program
High School— Sunday Evenings (Monthly)
NEW PARISHIONERS
Please register by calling the rectory. Those moving should inform the
office as soon as possible.
DEVOTIONAL LIFE
The Rosary is prayed after the 7:30 AM Mass daily and before the
8:30 AM Mass on Sundays at the Chapel of St. Ann. Eucharistic
Adoration is held the First Friday of the month at Saint Ignatius
Church beginning at 12:45 PM concluding with Benediction at 4:00
PM. (September—May)
MINISTRY COUNCILS
Pastoral Council — Debbie Lyons, Nancy Larralde, Tom Hamill,
Maria Scappaticci, Joe Evan, Michelle Butcher, Pat Cole, Robert Dupre,
Molly Kachmar, Father Polednak, Father Roche, Deacon O’Connor,
Tony Butel
Finance Council — Father Polednak, Bob Gabriesheski, Tom Kopec,
Jack Lenahan, Mary Lewis, Lou Mondy, Art Piccone, Joe Pringle,
Sue Rhoads, Lisa Rinker, Susan Shoemaker, Kay Smedley,
Stanley Swaintek, Jean Michalek
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