The Parish Community of Saint Therese s ~ Shavertown, Pennsylvania

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1 2000 Bon Venture Services, Inc. The Parish Community of Saint Therese s ~ Shavertown, Pennsylvania

2 Christ the King November 26, 2017 BEST ADVENT EVER! Do you want to make this the BEST ADVENT EVER? If so, here s how: Simply sign up at DynamicCatholic.com/ SignUp. Starting December 3, the First Sunday of Advent, you ll receive daily s with short inspirational videos, practical tips to incorporate into your daily life, and personal stories from Dynamic Catholic team members. Throughout Advent, you will discover how to slow down and find joy each and every day leading to the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER! Sign up TODAY! BAPTISMAL PREPARATION: The next Baptismal Preparation Class for expectant parents will be held on Tuesday, February 13th at 6:30 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room. Most parents prefer to attend this mandatory session prior to the birth of their child. Please call the rectory office to register. Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors & Altar Servers: The next liturgical schedule for January-April needs to be prepared and should be ready in December. Any minister needing a change in Mass preference or knowing weekend dates they will not be available, should contact Carol Kaleta at , ext. 11 or ckaleta@sttheresesshavertown.com. Please let us know if your phone number or address needs to be updated. 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. Calendar of Events Monday 4:30pm No CCD Classes Tuesday 5:45pm No CCD Classes 6:45pm Bell Choir Practice (H) 7:00pm Choir Practice (H) Wednesday 6:45pm CCD Classes (JPII Center) Friday 9:30am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Sunday 11:00am Pre-K/K Community The Altar & Rosary Society RAFFLE Tickets will be sold after all Masses: November Don t miss your chance to win a Money Tree, Lottery Tickets, Gift Cards and many other wonderful prizes!! REMINDER: You can find information on parish events, news items, our monthly calendar, and the weekly bulletin, plus much more at our Parish Website: stthereses-shavertown.com. You can also visit our FACEBOOK page at: facebook.com/1littleflower4u for information and current happenings! CHRISTMAS DINNER An ALL PARISH Christmas Dinner will be held on Sunday, December 3rd at the Irem Country Club, 64 Ridgeway Drive, Dallas at 12:30 PM. Cost is $25 per person. Tickets may be purchased after all masses on November 25 & 26. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information call Betsy at or Marge at

3 Preschool/Kindergarten Program There is a Preschool Kindergarten Program available in the Church hall during the 11:00 Mass each weekend. Please contact Denise Williams to register your child at (570) ext. 29. COUPONS -COUPONS -COUPONS Help our military personnel and their families serving overseas by saving manufacturers coupons to be used on bases throughout Europe and Asia. Both food and non-food coupons are valuable in helping families stretch their budgets. Even expired coupons (up to two months) can be used in the PX and commissary. Store coupons cannot be redeemed but all manufacturers coupons can be used. Simply check your newspapers and magazines, clip the coupons, and deposit them in the basket provided in the rear of the church. They will be sorted, tallied and sent to a military base in need. For more information go to Overseas Coupon Program at If anyone in the parish has an interest in supporting a particular base please let me know the name and location and I will investigate the possibility of adopting it for our help. Thank you for all you do. Questions: contact Jacqi Robbins at jtrobbin47@gmail.com In Memoriam The Eucharistic Wine consecrated at our masses on the weekend of November 25 & 26 is donated in loving memory of Shirley Knorr by Joanne & John Vetashick. Worship The Celebration of the Eucharist Mon. 9:00AM Jack Dent (Birthday); Pat & Family Tue. 9:00AM NO 9:00 AM MASS Wed. 9:00AM Gail Riehl; Family Thu. 9:00AM Deceased Members of the Graf & Mroz Families; Mroz Family Fri. Sat. 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. 9:00AM Lost Souls 5:00PM Elizabeth Sigismondi; Daughter, Sandra Sun. 7:30AM Anthony W. Hudak; Wife, Katherine & Family 9:00AM Richard Orlowski; Lou & Diane Mangino 11:00AM Geraldine Breslin; Besecker Family Congratulations & Best Wishes to David Kotyk and Kimberly Rasmus who were recently married at St. Therese s. May the Lord bless this union. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be held in our Church on Friday, Dec. 1, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. All are welcome to come and spend some time in prayer with our Eucharistic Lord. Saturday Sunday WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTS December 2-3, :00PM Fr. Paisley 7:30AM Fr. Paisley 9:00AM Fr. Albosta 11:00AM Fr. Albosta Baptized in Christ The parish family of St. Therese s welcomes Declan Peter Katyl and Anna Kathleen Lambert into the community of faith. Welcome and God Bless.

4 Notice Regarding Reporting Sexual Abuse of a Minor It is the policy of the Diocese of Scranton to report any allegation of sexual abuse of a minor to law enforcement. If you are a victim of sexual abuse committed by a priest, deacon, religious or lay employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Scranton, you are encouraged to immediately report the matter to law enforcement. If any priest, deacon, religious, lay employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Scranton has cause or reason to suspect that a minor has been subjected to any form of abuse, including child sexual abuse, the matter will be reported to law enforcement. In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania s Child Protective Services Laws, reports of suspected child abuse should also be made immediately by phone to the 24-HourChild Abuse hotline (ChildLine) at or electronically at It is also the policy of the Diocese to adhere to all civil and state regulations. To this end, the Diocese is equally committed to adhering to the norms of the Code of Canon Law and to upholding the tenets of the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, which includes supporting victims of sexual abuse in their pursuit of emotional and spiritual well-being. As such, information regarding an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor should also be reported to the Victim Assistance Coordinator Mary Beth Pacuska at ( ) or to Diocesan officials, including the Vicar General, Monsignor Thomas M. Muldowney, V.G., at ( ). Charitable Bequests When you write or review your Will or Trust, please consider leaving a charitable bequest to Saint Therese s Parish. Ask your attorney to include such words as these: I give, devise or bequeath to Saint Therese s Church, 64 Davis St., Shavertown, PA 18708, for its general purposes, all (or state fraction or percentage) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, whether real or personal. ON BECOMING CATHOLIC Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Roman Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, (RICA), provides a wonderful and meaningful opportunity for interested persons to learn about the faith and traditions of Catholicism, while preparing for full reception into the Church. Call Father Jim at for information and details. Due to the Holiday schedule the figures for the Commitment of Treasure and the Stewardship of Faith will be printed in next week s bulletin. TO THE PARENTS OF OUR YOUNG CHILDREN, MAY WE SUGGEST Relax! God put the wiggle in the children; don t feel you have to suppress it in God s house. All are welcome! Sit toward the front where it is easier for your little ones to see and hear what is going on at the altar. They tire of seeing the backs of other s heads. Quietly explain the parts of the Mass and actions of the priest, altar servers, choir, etc. Sing the hymns, pray and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you. If you have to leave Mass with your child, feel free to do so but please come back. As Jesus said, Let the children come to me. Remember that the way we welcome children in church directly affects the way they respond to the Church, to God, and to one another. Let them know that they are at home in this house of worship. TO THE MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH The presence of children is a gift to the Church and they are a reminder that our parish is growing. Please welcome our children and give a smile of encouragement to their parents. HEALING SERVICE + ST. IGNATIUS Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM Preacher: Fr. Pio Mandato Sung Evening Prayer and Eucharistic Adoration Come to join us all are welcome! Do you need someone to help with light housework? Need someone to run an errand, food shopping, doctor appointments, prepare light meals, attend church services, movies, go to lunch, or just give you a ride? Maybe you need someone to read to you...or just sit and talk I would love to help you!! Please call Pam at Hourly rate is only $12.00.

5 SOCIAL JUSTICE GIVING TREE St. Therese s Annual Giving Tree Project will begin this weekend as part of our Advent preparation for the true celebration of Christmas. This is an opportunity to respond to people in need, including women and children who are receiving temporary shelter at the Catherine McCauley Center in Plymouth or Ruth s Place, or the Domestic Violence Center, the McGlynn Learning Center, Luzerne County Children & Youth Services, Mercy Services after school program in South Wilkes- Barre, the homeless men of Mother Teresa s Haven, as well as local families in our parish and the Back Mountain. You are invited to choose an ornament from the tree located in the vestibule of the church. Each ornament indicates a gift or gift card to be purchased, wrapped, and tagged securely with the ornament, and returned on or before the weekend of December (NOTE: Please read the instructions on the back of the ornament and indicate the amount on the gift card. It is NOT necessary to wrap gift cards.) Please return gifts on time. This enables the committee members to sort and deliver the gifts in a timely manner. Recall the song, Christ has no other hands but yours and help make this a blessed Christmas for both giver and receiver. Thank you.

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