Divine Mercy Parish. The Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Divine Mercy Parish 312 Davis St., Scranton, PA / / Worship Schedule Saturday.. Sunday.8:00AM, 11:00AM & Monday - Friday.. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 11:00AM - 11:45AM or anytime by appointment Eucharistic Holy Hour Wednesday 6:00PM Sunday Evening Prayer First Sunday of the Month 6:00PM Office Hours 9:00AM - Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 3:00PM Friday Religious Education Office - 9:00PM Tuesday & Thursday 9:00AM - 11:00AM Sunday Fax Number: School Information All Saints Academy Holy Cross High School Assistant Groundskeepers Brandon Musso, William McGowan, Michael Boyko, Shaemus Lunney Sacristans John Segilia, Edward Fortuna, Tony DeFrancesco, Patrick Burke, Jeffery Manzo, John Rushefski, Anthony Karpinski Grounds keeping by Image One Office Staff Rev. Francis L. Pauselli Pastor fpauselli@divinemercyparish.us William Drazdowski Parish Consultant wdrazdowski@divinemercyparish.us Brittain Banull Director of Religious Education bbanull@divinemercyparish.us Nicholas Katchur Director of Music nkatchur@divinemercyparish.us Jessica Fazzi Parish and Family Life Coordinator jfazzi@divinemercyparish.us Michele Manzo Office Assistant mmanzo@divinemercyparish.us Frank Alu Beth DeFrancesco Germaine Helcoski Ariel Kavulich Mary Theresa Montoro Parish Council Christopher Musso Brian Price Don Trapper Betty Wheeler The Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend of August 27 & 28, 2016

2 Page 2 THE WORD IS THE PRESENCE OF OUR LORD THROUGH SCRIPTURE, THE FOUNDATION UPON WHICH WE CAN CONTINUE TO BUILD OUR FAITH. Religious Education / Life Long Faith Formation (Advent and Lent Bible Study) / Vacation Bible School / RCIA / Children s Liturgy of the Word...Brittain Banull DRE Religious Education Registration The Religious Education Program is just around the corner. Our primary goal is to always make our Religious Education Program a better and more faith-filled experience for your child. If you were in the Religious Education Program last year, registration forms will be mailed to you. Registration forms will soon be availible in the parish office during normal business hours or online at our parish website. Religious Education Classes will resume on Sunday, September 11, Religious Education Help Needed!!! Our Religious Education program is in need of teachers and aides. Religious Education Classes for grades 3 & 5 run on Sundays from 9:00AM to 9:50AM for grade 1, 2 & 4 from 10:05AM to 10:55AM & grades 6, 7 & 8 from 6:00PM to 7:30PM. If you are interested in one of these teacher or aide positions please contact Brittain Banull at the Parish Office Catechist Meeting Returning Catechists and Aides are asked to attend a meeting on Thursday September 1 st at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. New or Interested Catechists and Aides are also invited to attend this meeting. Information about the Religious Education year will be discussed at the meeting. Please come and join us. The education of our parish youth depends on your help and support! From the Desk of Father Pauselli Congratulations to Vincent James Baress who will be baptized this weekend at Divine Mercy. Vincent James is the son of Sean and Mari Beth Castaldi Baress and was born on July 23, May the Lord bless Vincent James and his family on this most special occasion. I accepted a check from Maine Source during the week for $1, For the second consecutive time we were the top award in the Maine Source Giveback Program. Thanks to all who have signed up for this program. There are forms in the center vestibule of the church to sign up for this program. Our parish will then benefit from all your purchases at Maine Source, The Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe illuminates the way for the people of the region by helping Catholic organizations provide affordable shelter and training to seminarians, in addition to providing pastoral care and catechesis. Your donation this weekend helps restore the Church and build the future in the aftermath of Soviet rule. Thank you for your gift this weekend for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. For more information visit Friday of this week is the first Friday of September. Join us for Mass at 12:10 p.m. and lunch afterward. Have a great week! St. Lucy's Church, 949 Scranton St. will be having their annual "Take Out Penne Pasta" dinner on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 from 3:00-7:00 pm. Dinners include: penne pasta, meatballs, salad, bread and dessert (containers provided). Dinners can be picked up in church auditorium or drive thru is available in church parking lot. Dinners are $10.00 each.

3 Page 3 WORSHIP IS THE TANGIBLE EXPRESSION OF OUR LORD S LOVE FOR US AND OUR RESPONSE TO HIM IN A CONCRETE AND LOVING EXPRESSION OF FAITH. Liturgy Committee / Art and Environment / Holy Hour Eucharistic Adoration / Evening Prayer / Music Ministry / Eucharistic Ministers / Lectors / Altar Servers / Choirs / Cantors / Musicians / Ushers and Sacristans / Hospitality Mass Intentions Monday 8/29/2016 Ann Ambrose Requested by Riley, Evan, Jace and Joey Gaughan Thursday 9/1/2016 Kathleen Ibbett Requested by Frank and Grace Dymek Tuesday 8/30/2016 Frank Smallacombe Requested by Anthony and Barbara Allen Friday 9/2/2016 Special Intention Requested by Mary Ann Cloruri Saturday 9/3/2016 1:00PM Nuptial Mass Kevin Perry and Shawna Sandy Wednesday 8/31/2016 Thomas P. Kearney Sr. Requested by the Kearney family Saturday 9/3/2016 Kenneth Paulino Sr. Requested by his family 8:00AM For the people 11:00AM Antoniette Mancabelli Requested by Karen Insalaco Conrad F. Walsh Requested by Tom Conway Liturgical Minister Schedule for September 3/4 SAT 8:00AM SUN 11:00AM SUN SUN Cantor Janet Lewis Michael Kavulich Youth Cantors Lexi Manzo Lector Beth DeFrancesco Nikki Gilchrist Nora Phillips Kevin Grebas Lector Frank Alu Johnny Gilchrist Laura Delayo Karen May EM Judy Digwood Marge MacArt Mary Ellen McDonough Mari Walsh EM Marian Donelan Barbara Malinowski Chris Musso Concetta Reilly EM Joseph Donovan Barb Poplawski EM Patty Giambrone Pat Quinn AS Kate DeFrancesco Ryan Semyon Timothy Phillips Zachary Patterson For the second earning period in a row, Divine Mercy was awarded a check for being the "Giveback Program Highest Earner"! Father Pauselli, Nicholas Kathcur and Jessica Fazzi are pictured with a Maines employee during the check presentation. Thank you to all who continue to support Divine Mercy Parish! If you are interested in signing up for the Giveback Program call the office at !

4 Page 4 WE ARE THE PEOPLE OF GOD. WE STRIVE TO BE THE FACE OF GOD FOR OTHERS IN OUR PARISH AND THE PEOPLE WE MEET DAILY IN OUR COMMUNITY. Parish Breakfast / Craft Fair / Calendar Party / Parish Picnic / Movie Night / Doughnut Sunday / First Friday and Lenten Friday Luncheons / Clothes Shed and Coat Drive / Easter Egg Hunt / Breakfast with Santa / Concerts Coordinating Team Members: Mary Theresa Montoro, Chris Musso, Karen Grzyboski, Jen Roever, Jessica Fazzi, Marge MacArt, Colleen Musso, and Dina Castaldi Dancing Dreams Studio of Dance: Register now for fall dance classes!! We are located at 200 Union Street, Taylor. Classes offered include preballet, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, Zumba, Zumba Kids and Zumbini (early childhood development class Zumba style for ages 0-4 and their caregiver). Please call to register or with any questions. Join us on September 4 at 7:30PM for a FREE Outdoor Movie Night! Bring a comfy blanket and enjoy Angry Birds on the blow up screen! Refreshments will be available. Divine Mercy Parish Music Ministry Choir Season Choir season is right around the corner! Our first practice will be Tuesday, September 6th, at 7:00PM. Following practice we will head over to Grande s Restaurant on Birney Ave. in Moosic for a pizza night! If you are new to choir, please contact Nick at the Parish Office to ensure that we have enough materials available. Cantors The Women's Guild of Divine Mercy Parish is sponsoring their 16th Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, September 24 in the Parish Center from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Do your Christmas shopping early at this great display of handmade jewelry, seasonal decorations and gifts from over 40 local crafters. Door prizes all day - Bake Sale - Delicious luncheon refreshments available for sale. Admission $2.00.

5 Page 5 THROUGH SCRIPTURE WE KNOW GOD CALLS US TO SERVE OTHERS. Eucharistic Outreach / Divine Mercy Table / Social Concerns Committee / Food Pantry Support / Blood Drive / Holiday Donations / Souper Bowl of Caring Coordinating Team Members: Mike Abdalla, Marguerite Coyle, Joanne Corbett, Cathy Genovese, Rose Marie Kloss, Sr. Janet Jeffers, Jessica Fazzi, and Michele Manzo The Sisters of IHM invite you to join us for Evenings of Prayer IHM Central Chapel 2300 Adams Avenue (top of University Avenue) Scranton, PA Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. September 14, 2016 January 11, 2017 October 12, 2016 February 8, 2017 November 9, 2016 March 8, 2017 December 7, 2016 April 5, 2017 December 14, 2016 May 10, 2017 December 21, 2016 Reminder: Religious Education classes begin on Sunday, September 11. IMPORTANT SEPTEMBER DATES PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY 15th Parish Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Monday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. New members are always welcome. 24th Craft Fair - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 27th Community/Service Meeting 7:00 p.m. Monday August 29 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mk 6:17-29 Tuesday August 30 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday August 31 1 Cor 3:1-9; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday September 1 1 Cor 3:18-23; Lk 5:1-11 Friday September 2 1 Cor 4:1-5; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday September 3 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday September 4 The Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 9:13-18b; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33 Mass Attendance August 20 & 21 Saturday 232 Sunday 8:00AM 11:00AM Gift Bearers CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES FOOD PANTRY The summer months are very busy for our food pantry. Children are out of school and the demand has increased greatly. Please help us with the need to put food on our empty shelves. The following food items are in great demand: pasta sauce, cereal, soup, mashed potatoes, and macaroni and cheese. Please know that we are grateful for any and all donations you can provide!!! ~Sr. Janet Jeffers If you would like to bring up the gifts at the weekend Masses, please inform the usher before Mass begins. Lector Workbooks Lector workbooks can be picked up in the Parish Office during normal business hours.