Most Holy Trinity Parish

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1 Most Holy Trinity Parish Parish Office: 236 Route 390, Cresco, PA Worship Site: Msgr. McHugh, 212 Route 390, Cresco, PA Parish Office Fax Website (570) (570) www. mht-poconos.org Like Follow Follow us MHTpoconos Mission Statement We, the Catholic community of Most Holy Trinity Parish, rich in diversity, strive to achieve the unity that is the essence of God and the heart of the Church. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to be faithful stewards of the apostolic tradition, to stir into flame the gifts of God the Father, and to evangelize through our action as witnesses to our Lord, Jesus Christ. June 24, 2018 Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00pm Sunday 8:00am 10:30am 12:15pm - Spanish Reconciliation Monday 6:00-6:45pm - Parish Center First Saturday 12:00-1:00pm Other times by appointment. Sacrament of Baptism Parents/legal guardians are to contact the office early to arrange sacramental instruction. Upon completion of the preparation program and the requisite paperwork, a date for the celebration of the sacrament will be scheduled. Sacrament of Marriage Prospective Brides & Grooms: If you are thinking about marriage in the next 9-12 months, it is time to make an appointment with the Priest. If you have already met with the Priest & need to register for Engaged Encounter or a Diocesan Pre-Cana, go to mht-poconos.org and click the Sacraments tab. Please choose a session scheduled 6 or more months before your wedding date & register early as sessions fill fast. Pastor: Rev. Gregory Loughney Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jaime Perez-Restropo Permanent Deacons: Alan Baranski and Jose Mendoza In Residence: Msgr. John Bergamo Retired Deacon: Ron Verkon Parish Pastoral Council: Joe Matarazzo, Gladys Guardia, Barb Page, Cindy DeLuca, Eileen Ziobro, Ginger Walsh, Benito Juarez, Jen Beers, Wayne Beers, Danielle Rake, Nancy Santi Anointing of the Sick As an aid to comfort and strengthen the sick, the sacrament is administered to those advanced in years, those preparing for surgery and those in danger of death. Contact the parish office to make arrangements. Sacrament of Holy Orders Any Catholic male who feels that God may be calling him to serve His people as a deacon or priest, should talk to the pastor.

2 Addresses Fr. Gregg: Main Office: Bulletin: Weekday Liturgical Schedule Monday 7:00pm Parish Chapel Tuesday 8:15am Villa of Our Lady Wednesday 8:15am Parish Chapel 7:00pm Parish Chapel (español) Thursday 8:15am Villa of Our Lady Friday 7:00am Parish Chapel Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday 4:00-6:45pm Parish Chapel Parish Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm Wednesday and Friday 9:00am - 12 noon Please note that the office is closed for holy days of obligation and federal holidays. Introduction to the Word Isaiah 49:1 6 I will make you a light to the nations. Psalm 139 I praise you for I am wonderfully made. Acts 13:22 26 John heralded his coming by proclaiming a baptism of repentance. Luke 1:57 66, 80 John is his name. While still in the womb, John the Baptist was called to prepare the people for the coming of the Lord. We hear today from Jeremiah or Isaiah, two prophets also called by the LORD before they were born. We ourselves were not called by God in such a dramatic way. Yet by virtue of our baptism, each of us also shares in Christ s prophetic and salvific mission. As we listen to the readings today, let us think about how we have been called. MHT Parish Mass Intentions 6/25 7:00pm PC Agnes Seiler Daughter Darlene 6/26 8:15am Villa Parishioners who died during May 6/27 8:15am PC Anna Burns MHT Ladies Guild Karl & Madeleine Forssell 7:00pm PC Parishioners Pastor 6/28 8:15am Villa Palmira Genzano Mario Genzano 6/29 7:00am PC Mary Blake McCarthy Lara McCarthy 6/30 4:00pm MMS Stanley Kusimor Mary Kusimor 7/1 8am MMS Mike Mahar Erin Miller 10:30am MMS Joan A. Dondero Ron & Maureen Hamilton & Family 12:15pm MMS Erma Wilburt Rake Family Sanctuary Lamp Remembrance In memory of: Michael Campbell Requested by: Pete and Margaret Herchik Parish Stewardship Weekend of June 17, 2018 Sunday Collection Sunday Collection $5, Building Fund $55.00 Total $5, Mass Attendance 4:00 pm 240 8:00 am :30 am Unreported 12:15 pm Unreported

3 Campaign News Do Your Still Have Your Pledge Card? Starting Goal: $2,000,000 Advantage Goal: $2,500,000 Miracle Goal: $4,000, (9%) of the 1,700 registered parish households and 26% of active members have made pledges to our campaign. We need the remaining families to participate as well. Please be sure to respond as soon as you are able so that we may continue the momentum that this campaign has already achieved! Additionally, we are encouraging those who have pledged to be ambassadors for campaign. Please invite and encourage family, friends and fellow parishioners whom you know to support us in our great endeavor. Most Holy Trinity Parish has 1700 Registered Households... Most Holy Trinity Parish has received 160 Pledges... Most Holy Trinity Parish has 1 Question Have Your Made Your Pledge Yet? Respond today Thank you to those that have Responded! We are thankful for the generosity of the families who have made a commitment to our parish and our Capital Campaign. Payments toward your pledge can be made at anytime. As a reminder there are blue return envelopes available outside the worship space for your convenience...do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid - John 14:27 Our limited human understanding cannot begin to understand the immense power of God. It seems that instead of trusting in God, we very often seek to control the outcome of events in our lives. So the next time worry, anxiety or fear creeps in, thank God for all He has given you and trust He has a better plan for you.

4 Parish Events Tuesday August 7, 2018 We have reserved tickets for a new production, Jesus! The bus will depart Cresco on Tuesday, August 7th at 7:30am and return by 6:30pm after a luncheon at Shady Maples. The cost will be the same as last trip: $ for adults $76.00 for children (12 & under). All expenses are included for the show, bus and smorgasbord luncheon. Registry by July 1st. Reservation forms are at the Worship Site. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us! If you have questions, contact Nancy at Diocesan News Mark Your Calendars! MHT Yard Sale August 17, 18, & 19 We are now accepting donations every Monday from 5pm-7:30pm Thursday from 9am-12pm Saturday from 9am-1pm Please drop off items at Msgr. McHugh School parking lot by the trailer. We need volunteers to help!! Please call Annie at or Colleen at School News Fostering vocation to the priesthood and assisting our seminarians are among the most urgent responsibilities of the faithful in the Church today. You don t have to be a golfer to support the 8th Annual Vocations Golf Classic to be held Monday, July 9, 2018 at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountain Top, PA. Donors and advertising sponsors are also welcome in any amount. For a brochure or to give by credit card, call the Diocese Development Office at or visit Come Visit Monsignor McHugh School Learn about our outstanding academic programs, tour the building, and meet our new principal, Dr. Becca Torregrossa. Monsignor McHugh School located at 212 Route 390, Cresco, PA

5 Knights of Columbus Ladies Guild Knights of Columbus Saint John Paul II of the Poconos Council #4159 Next meeting July 17th 6pm at the Parish Center MEETING SCHEDULE Officers Meeting: 7:30 pm on the 1 st Tuesday of every month in the MHT Parish Center. All Officers should attend. Business Meeting: 7:30 pm on the 2 nd Tuesday of every month in the MHT Parish Center. All Knights should attend. Social Meeting: 7:30 pm on the 4 th Tuesday of every month at rotating local establishments. All Knights and their wives or guests are invited. NEW! EASY ONLINE membership application now available. Go to kofc.org/joinus All ladies of the parish are welcome! New ideas are always welcome Join us for food fellowship and planning for our next event If you are interested in helping out in our different ministries come join us at our next meeting we are always open to new ideas. Religious Education Service Hours for Confirmation Candidates You must call the contact person to register for service hours or group project. Tobyhanna Food Pantry First Saturday of the month from 8:30 12:00pm Contact: Lorraine Help set up for Mass on Saturday 2:30 3:30 Contact: Frank Villa of our Lady retreat house Weekend help in the dining area Contact: Sister Josandra Youth Ministry Join us for a get together and find out what all the talk is about! 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades next meeting on September 8th after 4pm mass 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades next meeting on October 13th after 4pm mass High School next meeting on August 18th after 4pm mass Upcoming Events: June 27th Light the Fire Misericordia August 7th Sight & Sound show and dinner August 17th, 18th, & 19th Help with parish yard sale TBD Trip to Bushkill Falls Day at Camelbeach Remember to follow us on Facebook at Most Holy Trinity Youth Ministry.

6 Weekly Reflection Tiny fingers and toes. A little yawn. A loud cry. An infant wrapped in swaddling clothes. "What will this child be?" It is a question every parent asks time and time again. As first steps are taken, as personalities emerge, as a child shows interest in reading or drawing or climbing, the question is on our lips. "What will this child be?" This question is asked as John the Baptist is born. Will he be a priest like his father? Does his strange, unexpected name signal a departure from that inheritance? Could Elizabeth and Zechariah ever have predicted what would be? Under the tutelage of his priestly father, John "became strong in spirit." As an adult, John would retreat into the desert to preach repentance. He would attract a large following and eventually attract the attention of the rulers of the day. He would point out the adulterous ways of King Herod and would find himself in prison. Eventually, he would be beheaded. But today, he is a child, an infant newly born. On this special feast, we're reminded of the great humility required of parents. The character formation, the discipline and encouragement, the violin lessons and soccer practices? every parental effort is subjected to the decisions of the child themself. Even children on a sure track by high school graduation transform under life's circumstances. Entrusting our children to God can be incredibly intimidating. "What will this child be," especially when that transformation lies outside of my control? John the Baptist's story might not have ended as his parents imagined. But he is celebrated as the greatest of the prophets, as the one who prepared the way for the Messiah. Here is the hope of all Christian parents -- that our children would be raised in such a way that when people meet them, they meet Jesus Christ. Community Outreach GIVING TREE Our next theme will be a BACKPACK INITIATIVE. We have 99 PMSD students who are in need of FILLED backpacks. We will also be looking to obtain healthy snacks and drinks for the nurses offices. Please watch for our tree to go back up with tags that will list what we need. The tags will list if the backpack should be for a boy or a girl and what to include in it. Again, we will be looking for you to provide both the backpack and the stationery items to go into it. PLEASE- if you know of ANYONE in need of back to school items- backpacks or other items- contact Cheryl Lynott / calynott@ptd.net. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Noticias en español Solemnidad de la Natividad de San Juan Bautista Celebramos con gran alegría, la Solemnidad del nacimiento de San Juan Bautista, el precursor de Jesús. Es el único Santo del que celebramos su nacimiento, porque Juan es un regalo, un don que Dios concedió a Zacarías e Isabel cuando ya eran mayores. Es el profeta austero y exigente que junto al Jordán predica un bautismo de conversión y muestra al Mesías a su pueblo. Es el creyente fiel, que termina su vida muriendo a manos de la arbitrariedad de Herodes. En él culmina todo el Antiguo Testamento. Pregunta de la Semana? Cómo puedo preparar el camino de Jesús en mi rincón del mundo? Puedo identificar algún desierto en algún lugar de mi mundo que le falta el mensaje de esperanza y de consuelo de Jesús? Construcción para nuestra Parroquia Campaña de Aporte Capital Hermanos hemos comenzado nuestro compromiso con nuestra Parroquia, tomemos la decisión de ayudar y si no lo has hecho hay varios folletos, llenémoslo y abramos nuestro corazón al llamado de Dios. Familia de Nazaret - Centro Parroquial El grupo invita a todos los feligreses a participar cada Sábado 10:00am reuniones donde se comparte la Palabra de Dios y se realizan apostolados en servicios a nuestros hermanos de la comunidad. Legión de María Guardianas de la Fe Miércoles, 5:15pm Centro Parroquial María, nuestra Madre nos hace una invitación a rezar el Rosario y aprender mas de su Amor, que nos llevara a su hijo Jesús. Church Yard Sale Agosto 17,18 y 19 Por favor dejar los artículos a donar en el parking del Colegio por el tráiler. Ejemplo: libros, películas, herramientas, antigüedades, perfumenes, equipos deportivos, etc. Hay una lista de artículos, después de cada misa puedes tomarla de la mesa de información.

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