The Parish Community of Saint Therese s ~ Shavertown, Pennsylvania

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2 Most Holy Trinity May 27, 2018 Sunday in the Park with God and each her! CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME WHEN: Sunday, June 10, 2018, at 1:00 P.M. WHERE: Frances Slocum State Park. Pavilion 3 at the lake. WHY: An opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge our promise to care for the earth, our common home. WHAT: Outdoor Mass (satisfies your Sunday obligation) with thoughtful reflections on Laudato Si (Pope Francis Encyclical). Blessings of the land and water. Refreshments. A FREE-WILL OFFERING WILL BE TAKEN TO BENEFIT THE BACK MT. TRAIL PLEASE RSVP TO TERRI AT (EXT. 10) BY JUNE 1. Calendar of Events Monday OFFICE CLOSED Wednesday 6:30pm Faith Formation (H) Friday 9:30am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (C) Community MEMORIAL DAY The Rectory Office will be closed on Monday, May 28th SHIPWRECKED Rescued By Jesus Now taking sign-ups for VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS : Date: July 30th August 3rd Time: 9:30 12:30 pm Adult & Youth Volunteer (youth who have completed 5th grade in school year and older) are needed and welcome! For questions or information, please call Denise Williams at , ext. 29 The Altar & Rosary Society will meet at 6 P.M. (please note new time) on Wednesday, June 6th, in Fr. Sammons Hall for a covered dish supper. Bring your favorite dish to share and your own place setting. A wonderful buffet is always enjoyed by all. All women of the parish are welcome to attend! Donations for the Back Mountain Food Pantry are appreciated. Note: J uly and August are a time to step back from monthly meetings and enjoy the blessings of the summer season. We will resume again in September. BAPTISMAL PREPARATION: The next Baptismal Preparation Class for expectant parents will be held on Tuesday, August 7th, at 6:30PM in the rectory basement. Most parents prefer to attend this mandatory session prior to the birth of their child. Please call the rectory office to register at BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: To be considered for inclusion in the weekly bulletin, all items should be submitted by the Friday (10 days) prior to publication. Information can be mailed to St. Therese s Church, 64 Davis St., Shavertown, Pa , faxed to or preferably ed to rfallon@stthereses-shavertown.com.

3 Registration is open for Up & Over, the diocesan middle school experience. This retreat focuses on problem solving through self-confidence and teamwork. Each student will encounter Christ in profound ways throughout the weekend and come away with a new understanding of what it means TO BE CHURCH and TO LIVE CHURCH. Up & Over Retreat June 1-3, 2018 Camp Orchard Hill Dallas, PA Grades 6-8 Register online at DioceseofScranton.org Calling All Drivers!!! Meals on Wheels Wyoming Valley is in serious need of people to make deliveries. (Food pick up in Kingston.) If you have 1 1/2 hours (9:30am 11:00 am) and can help with this important work, please call Amy at today!! Spirit of Service Day Thanks to all those who volunteered for our Spirit of Service Day on June 9th. Someone from the Stewardship Committee will be contacting you this month with details concerning your project. We are most grateful for your SERVICE! **Visit our web site at stthereses-shavertown.com and click on NEWS for more information and details. WE NEED YOUR HELP Since Geisinger will no longer provide us with patient information when we call, we NEED YOU to contact Terri in the Parish Office ( ) when you or a loved one is hospitalized. Father Jim and the members of our Hospital Visitation Ministry will be happy to pay a visit. Please DO NOT hesitate to call us! Eucharistic Wine: In Memoriam The altar wine blessed at our weekend liturgies is being offered as a memoriam for a loved one. If you are interested in memorializing a family member or friend who has passed away, please call the rectory for information and details. In Memoriam The Eucharistic Wine consecrated at our masses on the weekend of May 26th & 27th is donated in loving memory of Victor Rosamilla by Vincent and Barbara Di Giovanni. Worship The Celebration of the Eucharist Mon. 9:00AM Michael Spurlin (Anniv.); Mom & Dad Tue. 9:00AM NO 9:00AM MASS Wed. 9:00AM Thomas Dombroski; Patrick Dolinak Thu. 9:00AM Ed Janosik; M/M Stanley Rushriske Fri. 9:00AM Thomas Wisnieski; Bernadine Luksic Sat. 5:00PM Bernard Luksic; Irene & Dan Wisnieski Sun. 7:30AM Debbie Balonis (Anniv.); Genever & David Kawashnig 9:00AM Regina Helfrich (Birthday); Anne Aston 11:00AM Deceased members of the Jacobs Family; Crowley Family Saturday Sunday The prayers and support of the parish are extended to the families of the following in the midst of their grief and mourning: Joan Fannick, mother of Demetrius. WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTS June 2-3, :00PM Fr. Alco 7:30AM Fr. Paisley 9:00AM Fr. Albosta 11:00AM Fr. Albosta Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be held in our Church on Friday, June 1st, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. All are welcome to come and spend some time in prayer with our Eucharistic Lord.

4 CARNATION SALE Heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in the 39th Annual Carnation Drive. $ was donated in support of the Pro- Life Center in Wilkes-Barre. Spring Into Stewardship June 9th & 10th If you ve ever considered volunteering at St. Therese s Church this is the time you can sign up during any mass on the weekend of June 9th and 10th. Eucharistic Retreat Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 12:30-4:00PM at Our Lady of Victory Church The Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth will lead two talks on the topic of the Real Presence. There will be an opportunity for Confession during the afternoon, with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament concluding the Retreat. Music during Adoration will be provided by the Capuchin Sisters. Light refreshments will be provided. This retreat is free of charge and open to all. Eucharistic Procession Sunday, June 3, 2018 after the 11:30 Mass at Gate of Heaven An outdoor Eucharistic Procession will be held on the grounds of Gate of Heaven parish. Come join this procession which gives public witness to our firmly held belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Little Sisters of the Poor to host Twelfth Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 9 For more information, please contact Mrs. Jackie Galvin, M.S., Director of Development and Communications, at (570) ext or scdeveloment@littlesistersofthepoor.org. Golf registration is also available at All proceeds will be used to support the ministry of the Little Sisters of the Poor. Commitment of Treasure Give to the Most High God, as God has given to you, generously, according to your means, for the Lord is one who always repays, and God will give back to you sevenfold. Sirach 35: 9-10 Collection Date: Sunday, 05/20/2018 Adult Offertory $9, Children s Offertory $35.40 Loose $ Adult Env. 453/1,349 Child Env. 34/200 Stewardship of Faith Share the gift of faith by inviting a family member or friend to Church! Attendance weekend Eucharist (May 19-20, 2018) 5:00pm 268 7:30am 196 9:00am :00am 222 SFC 75 Total 956 Neighborhood News ANNUAL PICNIC SLATED AT ST. FRANCES X. CABRINI CHURCH Monday, May 28, from 11:00 A.M. until 2:30 P.M. on the church grounds at 585 Mount Olivet Road (Carverton), Wyoming. A vendor flea market will open on Monday, 8 :00am 2:30pm. A special Memorial Day mass will be celebrated at 11:00am in Church by the Reverend James J. Paisley, Pastor. Featured this year will be a vendor flea market, bake sale, basket raffle, and a 50/50 drawing. Delicious homemade food items included at the picnic will be pork barbecue, sausage and peppers, wimpies, hot dogs, halushki, potato salad, baked beans and hot/cold refreshments. The bake sale and basket raffle will also be open on Sunday, May 27, from 9am to 11:30am. The Parish Community of St. Frances X. Cabrini invites all in the area to join in this "rain or shine" community-building event. The church is located directly across from Mount Olivet Cemetery.

5 Vacation Bible School Volunteers Date: July 30th August 3rd Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM BEFORE VBS, I WOULD LIKE TO HELP BY: Providing craft materials Preparing craft materials Painting banners, backdrops, set, etc. Praying for teachers and students DURING VBS, I WOULD LIKE TO HELP IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Teacher (Adult) Teacher s Assistant (Adult) Prekindergarten (4 yrs.) Kindergarten (5 yrs.) Primary (1 st & 2 nd grade) Middler (3 rd & 4 th grade) First Morning Registration helper Skit Director Skit Helper Craft Coordinator Craft Helper Music Director Music Helper Snacks Coordinator Snacks Helper Recreation Coordinator Recreation Helper Last Day Picnic Coordinator Last Day Picnic Helper Youth Volunteer (youth who have completed 5 th grade in school year and older) Name Phone If you have any questions about Vacation Bible School or your involvement in it, please call: Denise Williams at ext. 29 PLEASE RETURN THIS FLYER IN THE COLLECTION BASKET OR TO THE CHURCH OFFICE.

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