I consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. TODAY S READINGS. St. Ann s Parish 7 APRIL 2019 SURE CURE

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1 We e n c o u n t e r C h r i s t i n Wo r d, Wo r s h i p, S e r v i c e a n d C o m m u n i t y. 7 APRIL 2019 Reverend Edward J. Casey PASTOR Reverend John P. Ryan St. Ann s Parish SENIOR PRIEST GOD S ACTIONS NOW Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. I consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. ~ Philippians 3:8 RM ET AW D IT NF GS S ONDAY Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:12-20 UESDAY Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, Jn 8:21-30 EDNESDAY Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 HURSDAY Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9 Jn 8:51-59 RIDAY Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7 Jn 10:31-42 ATURDAY Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, Jn 11:45-56 SURE CURE The only cure for sorrow is to kill it with patience. ~Irish Proverb TODAY S READINGS Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

2 St. Ann s Monday (April 8) 8:30 a.m. (SA) Caroline & Harold Hess 8:30 a.m. (SA) John Maher 8:30 a.m. (SA) Tim Wojton TUESDAY (April 9) WEDNESDAY (April 10) 8:30 a.m. (SA) Theresa Dour THURSDAY (APRIL 11) Saint Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr FRIDAY (April 12) ABSTINENCE 8:30 a.m. (SA) Theresa Msgr. James McGarry SATURDAY (April 13) Saint Martin I Pope and Martyr 4:15-4:45p.m. Confessions (SA) Vigil: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 5:00 p.m. (SA) Health and Healing of John Beisel SUNDAY (APRIL 14) Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord of Lent 8:30 a.m. (SA) Mary & Marvin Iverson 11:00 a.m. (SA) Ruth Ann Donovan O F F E R T O R Y S T. ANN Last Week $2, This Time Last Year $1, Offertory to Date $124, Expenses to Date $160, Attendance 230 The heart of a giver makes the gift dear and precious. S T. JOHN NEUMANN Last Week $2, This Time Last Year $2, Offertory to Date $145, Expenses to Date: $186, Attendance not available Thank you for your generosity! Offertory includes money from weekly envelopes and loose checks from registered parishioners. FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Jesus knew the scribes and Pharisees were trying to trap him. They put him in what seemed to be a no-win situation. Let the woman who was caught in adultery go, and he would have been accused of ignoring the law. Let her be stoned, and he would fail to show mercy toward her, contradicting his life s message. Jesus response teaches three crucial lessons: none of us is free of sin; we are not the ultimate judges of others; Jesus is the mercy of God, in whom we can always trust. In Christ, God does something new. When we give our hearts to Christ, we have the hope of new life, a life in which mercy reigns. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. S T. JOHN NEUMANN Monday (April 8) 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Tony Mannarino TUESDAY (April 9) 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Louise & James D'Onofrio WEDNESDAY (April 10) 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Debra McDonald THURSDAY (APRIL 11) Saint Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Bill & Jim Adamec FRIDAY (April 12) ABSTINENCE 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Special Intentions SATURDAY (April 13) Saint Martin I Pope and Martyr 3:15-3:45p.m. Confessions (SJ) Vigil: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 4:00 p.m. (SJ) For the People SUNDAY (APRIL 14) Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord of Lent 10:30 a.m. (SJ) John McCallum (SA) - St. Ann s (SH) - Sacred Heart (SM) - St. Mary s (SJ) - St. John s (GS) - Good Shepherd

3 The LORD has done great things for us; Oh, how happy we were! ~Psalm 126 NO ONE IS SINLESS Sin isn t a word we use very often in today s culture. Yet we must be honest and acknowledge that we sin. Otherwise, we become like people with a disease who are in denial of its implications we cannot hope to be cured unless we admit that it exists. Sin is a disease of the soul, a dis-ease in our relationship with God. When we sin, we fail to live as we know God desires. The truth is, no one is sinless. We all fail. We may have moments of intense union with God and live as we know we ought. Yet we also have times when we miss the mark. Because we are human and know that we fail, it is easy to adopt a pattern of judgmental behavior. We point to the splinter in our neighbor s eye while failing to remove the plank from our own. Jesus response to the scribes and Pharisees is clear on this account. Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her. GOD S MERCY IS FOR EVERYONE The bad news is that we all sin. The good news is that God s mercy is available, always, at all times. We must be sorry for our failures and, if our sin is grave, take part in the sacrament of Reconciliation. Jesus encounter with the woman in today s Gospel, as with so many others in the course of his earthly ministry, stands as proof that God is merciful and forgiving. As we continue to journey through the season of Lent, it is good for us to pause and reflect on our relationship with Christ and on God s infinite mercy. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Company GOD S JUSTICE The story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery is sometimes considered as a put-down of the scribes and Pharisees. While their motive for bringing the woman to Jesus was to test him, they were technically trying to uphold the law. But they were hoping to get Jesus to cause a scandal by refuting the law, or, if he upheld the law, the woman would be killed with Jesus approval. Jesus had a better idea. He shows that God s justice is mercy and forgiveness. When he told them that the one without sin could be first to throw a stone, he knew that they all were sinners one way or another. And a sinner could not judge another sinner. He also knew that someone whose sins were forgiven would be willing to forgive the woman. That s what St. Paul means in the second reading when he says he did not have any righteousness of my own based on the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ (Philippians 3:9). He says he has given up the idea of making himself righteous (right with God) by keeping the laws of his people. Now he depends on his faith in Christ and Christ s forgiveness, which was shown in his death and resurrection. He is even willing to follow Christ in suffering and eventually death, so that he too can share the Resurrection. Why did Paul come to this kind of faith? Because he had been forgiven for persecuting Christians. And he had persecuted them, not because he was evil, but because he thought he was keeping the law. Jesus probably surprised the woman when he let her go. He was the only one who could have judged her, but he chose to forgive. Just as the woman was changed by the mercy of Christ, Paul too was affected by being forgiven by the One whom he was persecuting (Acts 9:4). So is keeping the law a bad thing? No, but the important thing is why we keep the law. We can do it like the Pharisees keeping the law as a status symbol: I m too good (or too important) to break the law. Or we can choose to follow Jesus way of love. Then we still keep the laws and commandments, only because they are examples of how to love God and love each other. For we too have been forgiven by Jesus on the cross. As we approach Holy Week, let us remember how much Jesus has done for us. The Sanctuary Votive Candle will burn in St. AnnÊs Church The week of April 7th The Sanctuary Votive Candle will burn in St. John Neumann Church The week of April 7th

4 Easter Schedule ST. ANN S PALM SUNDAY Vigil - Saturday 5:00pm Sunday at 8:30am & 11:00am 7:30pm Living Stations HOLY THURSDAY The Lord s Supper 7:00pm Mass of the Lord s Supper Visitation to Repository 11:45pm Night Prayer GOOD FRIDAY 8:30am Morning Prayer 3:00pm Good Friday Liturgy followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet 8:00pm Good Friday Stations Service HOLY SATURDAY 8:30am Morning Prayer 10:00am Easter Egg Hunt 11:00am Blessing of Food Basket 8:30pm Easter Vigil at St. Ann s EASTER SUNDAY Resurrection of Our Lord 8:30am and 11:00am at St. Ann s ST. JOHN NEUMANN PALM SUNDAY Vigil - Saturday 4:00pm Sunday at 10:30am HOLY THURSDAY The Lord s Supper 7:00pm Mass of the Lord s Supper Overnight Visitation to Repository GOOD FRIDAY 1:00pm Good Friday Liturgy 7:30pm Good Friday Pageant HOLY SATURDAY 8:00pm Easter Vigil EASTER SUNDAY Resurrection of Our Lord 10:30am Daily Mass Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30am - St Ann s & 9:00am - St. John s TRADITIONAL EASTER FOOD BASKET B ASKET CONTENTS AND SYMBOLISM BUTTER: This dairy product is often shaped into a lamb, reminding us of the goodness of Christ that we should have toward all things. EASTER BREAD: A round rye loaf topped with a cross, symbolic of Jesus, the Bread of Life. HORSERADISH: Symbolic of the Passion of Christ still in our minds, but sweetened with some sugar because of the Resurrection. (May be white or pink w/grated red beets). EGGS AND PISANKI: Indicate new life and Christ's Resurrection from the Tomb. SAUSAGE: A spicy sausage of pork products, indicative of God's favor and generosity. HAM: Symbolic of great joy and abundance. (In addition to the large ham cooked for the Easter Meal, often a special small ham, called the Szynka Wielkanocny) SMOKED BACON: A symbol of the over abundance of God's mercy and generosity. God creates every person for eternal union with Himself and continually invites us to embrace a loving relationship with Him. Every person is chosen. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities May we turn to the Lord in humility and repentance when we fail to cherish our own lives and the lives of those we encounter each day; We pray to the Lord SALT: So necessary an element in our physical life, that Jesus used its symbolism: "You are the salt of the earth." CHEESE: Shaped into a ball, it is the symbol of the moderation Christians should have. HOLY WATER: Holy water is used to bless the home, animals, fields and also used in religious rituals throughout the year. A CANDLE: Often marked like the Paschal Candle lit during the Easter Vigil, is inserted into the basket to represent Christ, Light of the World. A colorful ribbon and sometimes sprigs of greenery are attached. The linen cover is drawn over the top and is ready for the trek to the blessing. Blessing of Easter Food Baskets St. Ann s Church Saturday, April 20th at 11:00am

5 ENCOUNTER LENT Join our faith community and more than 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States in a life-changing Lenten journey of encounter with CRS Rice Bowl. During the 40 days of Lent, we will encounter the needs of the world. GAZA ENCOUNTER ONA We encounter Ona in Gaza, where, despite lack of economic opportunity, people pursue their dreams by building businesses to better their lives. How do your daily choices impact others throughout the world? How can your choices support the dignity of workers? SHAKSHOUKA 3 T fair trade olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 7oz can green chilis 1 28oz can diced tomatoes 1 T ketchup 2 t salt 4 eggs Heat oil in a large pan. Sauté onions and garlic. Add chilis including juice and cook until soft. Add tomatoes, ketchup and salt. Cook tomatoes down to a sauce. Make four holes in the sauce with a spoon. Crack the eggs into the holes and cover until the eggs cook. Leave yolks runny. Serves 4 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. The following fast and abstinence regulations are observed: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days 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. We are provided with three personal challenges associated with our individual observance of Lent: Almsgiving generously giving to those in need Fasting practicing self-discipline and self-denial Prayer reading, hearing and reflecting on the Word of God Lent is also a penitential season. It is a time to seek forgiveness, to look inward and to admit our shortcomings and failures. It is a time to regroup and to prepare. How can you spend your time during Lent? By giving up things you hunger after, such as sweets or alcohol; or activities you desire, such as vacations, concerts or movies. By doing things to help others, such as offering an extra donation to the poor or helping those in need by providing food or clothing. By adding to our normal routine, such as going to daily Mass, praying the Stations of the Cross and going to Confession. The Church encourages us to make confession a regular part of our spiritual life, especially during the holy season of Lent, as we reflect on our Baptism and repentance. Again this year, parishes are participating in a Lenten initiative called The Light is ON for You. Every Monday evening during the Lenten season, so that Catholics can come to or return to this incredible source of God s grace, mercy and healing. THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU St. Ann s, Shohola 6:30pm - 8:00pm St. John s, Lords Valley 6:30pm - 8:00pm St. Joseph's, Matamoras 5:30pm - 6:15pm St. Patrick's, Milford 6:45pm - 7:30pm St. Vincent s, Dingmans 5:30pm - 7:00pm Queen of Peace, Hawley 5:30pm - 7:00pm Queen of Peace April 14th 3:00pm St. Patrick s/st. Joseph s at St. Patrick s April 15th at 7:00pm. ATTENTION SENIORS! MEDICARE WORKSHOP See what BIG changes are in store for 2020!! Could they save you money?? 9:30am April 7th & 12:30pm April 14th St. Ann s Parish Center - St. Iggy s Room Call the Parish Office for more information.

6 Palm Sunday Cookie Walk ST. ANN S YOUTH GROUP IS COLLECTING PLASTIC MILK JUGS. THEY CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE CHURCH OR THE PARISH OFFICE. St. Ann s Church is hosting a Cookie Bake Sale on Palm Sunday Anyone who would like to make between five and six dozen of one kind of cookie, please contact Barbara Hopkins or signup online at: stannshohola.org Palm Sunday Cookie Walk If you are interested in baking cookies for the Cookie Walk please complete this form and drop it into the collection basket. Name: Phone: Cookie Name Cookie Name dozen dozen SATURDAY APRIL 20 TH 10:00AM ST. ANN S CHURCH Avid egg hunters grab your baskets and join us for an Easter Egg Hunt. Bring the whole family for fun and games and prizes! ~Photos with the Easter Bunny~ GREEN PLANTS NEEDED Help make the Altar of Repose beautiful by loaning your green plants to St. Ann s Church for Holy Thursday. Please call the Parish Office for more information, An evening of prayer, scripture and sharing a light supper If you are thinking about doing something special during the Lenten Season, join us for Soup & Scripture. We will meet in Mulligan Hall at 6:00pm. We will share bread and soup and God s Word. The evening will conclude with Stations of the Cross. A cup of joe with Mary Agnes and Deacon Joe! 9:30AM MAY 5TH AT THE PARISH OFFICE Come Shoot the Breeze with your fellow parishioners and warm up with coffee and donuts. WELCOME HOME PROGRAM Are you a Catholic who wants to learn more about your faith or are you missing a Sacrament? You are not alone. If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, know that we are thinking about you, that you have been missed. The Welcome Home Program encourages returning Catholics to ask questions, share and explore their faith together. For more information contact Deacon Joe or Carol at the Parish Office, SACRED HEART ROSARY SOCIETY Meets Monthly Every Third Thursday at 6:00pm Station of the cross and prayers will be offered. Sacred Heart Church 228 Rt. 590, Greeley Contact Contessa at: tessmariecoder2@gmail.com or St. Ann s Youth Group and Confirmation Class will present The Living Stations of the Cross APRIL 14TH AT 7:30PM IN ST. ANN S CHURCH ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND! The youth of St. Ann s Parish present a powerful, prayerful and spiritual meditation on the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus. This is a wonderful opportunity to join in this prayer of our Church for all family members while supporting the youth of our Parish, for their time and talent and bringing us closer to Jesus during this Lenten Season. During Lent, the Mercy Chalice will be present in the Church. The Chalice is a symbol of the Sacrifice of the Mass which makes it possible for us to be present as Jesus Sacrifice at the Cross. You are invited to place in the Chalice written declarations of sacrifices you will make during Lent. We also encourage you to put prayer requests into this symbol of God s infinite love and mercy. As the smoke rising from the incense we burn represents our prayers rising up to God, on Holy Saturday we will burn the papers put into the Chalice representing how our prayers and sacrifices have risen to God.

7 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR ST. ANN S PARISH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY APRIL Fourth Sunday of Lent CCD Adoration 11:45pm Benediction 6:30pm - 8:00pm The Light is ON Miraculous Medal Following 7:00pm Al Anon Mulligan Hall Divine Food Pantry Pick Up Office Closed 5pm Mass at St. Ann s Blessing of the Throats Fifth Sunday of Lent CCD Adoration 11:45pm Benediction 6:30pm - 8:00pm The Light is ON Miraculous Medal Following 7:00pm Al Anon Mulligan Hall Divine Office Closed Fall/Winter Schedule 5pm Mass at St. Ann s HOLY THURSDAY 19 GOOD FRIDAY 20 HOLY SATURDAY Palm Sunday CCD Adoration 11:45pm Benediction Miraculous Medal Following 7:00pm Al Anon Mulligan Hall Food Pantry Pick Up 7:00pm Mass of the Lord s Supper Visitation to the Repository 11:45 Night Prayer 8:30am Morning Prayer 3:00pm Good Friday Liturgy 8:00pm Stations of the Cross Night Service Office Closed Easter Adoration 11:45pm Benediction Miraculous Medal Following 7:00pm Al Anon Mulligan Hall Divine Food Pantry Pick Up Office Closed 8:30am Morning Prayer 10:00am Easter Egg Hunt 11:00am Blessing of Food Baskets 8:30pm Easter Vigil Fall/Winter Schedule 5pm Mass at St. Ann s Adoration 11:45pm Benediction Miraculous Medal Following 7:00pm Al Anon Mulligan Hall Please Note - in the event of a two hour delay or cancelation at Wallenpaupack or Delaware Valley School Districts... There will be NO Adoration at St. Ann s.

8 F IFTH S UNDAY OF L ENT 7 A PRIL 2019 Easter Flowers One of the traditions in our church is that we decorate the church with flowers for Easter in memory and in honor of the loved ones of our parish family. We invite all parishioners to share in the experience through a memorial or any other special intention, by using the Easter Flowers Envelopes included in your set. Please ensure that the envelopes have the names of your family members printed clearly and specify living or deceased. Please place your envelopes in the collection basket, the Poor Box or bring them to the Parish Office by April 12th to make sure the loved ones you are honoring are listed in the Bulletin. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. F RIDAYS D URING L ENT St. John Neumann Church Stations will begin at 11:30am followed by a soup lunch in the Parish Hall. Anyone interested in volunteering to make a soup or salad for any of those evenings, please sign up on the poster in the Parish Hall Kitchen. If anyone is interested in volunteering to read the Stations with us, post a note there as well and we will contact you. Sign up sheets are posted in the kitchen for anyone who would like to volunteer to make soup or salad for either time slot on any Friday. FISH FRY 5:30 DURING LENT TO 7:00 F RIDAY E VENINGS at St. John Neumann followed by Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm. Eat in or Take out Adults $12.00 Under 12 $6.00 Please come out and support our Squires. BOLD CHOICES RETREAT (Finding Your Passion and Living It Fully) Join us for a young adult (18-35) retreat at Saint Gabriel's Retreat Center, Clarks Summit April The 24-hour retreat will include presentations and interactive sessions on prayer, making choices based in faith, finding your passion, the art of discernment, small group discussion & more. Cost is $ For more information and/or to register, visit vocations.dioceseofscranton.org or call

9 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY April CCD 6:00am - Men s Group 12:00pm - AA Meeting 12:00pm NA 2:00pm Social Concerns 4:30pm Bible Study 6:00am - Men s Group 9:30am - Choir Practice 7:00pm - AA Meeting 6:00pm - Youth Group Adoration & Benediction 11:40am Station of the Cross & Soup 5:30 Fish Fry 7:00pm Stations of the Cross 6:30pm Deanery Choir :00am - Men s Group 12:00pm NA 6:00am - Men s Group 6:00pm - Youth Group Adoration & Benediction CCD Food for Family and Friends 2:00pm CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR ST. JOHN NEUMANN S PARISH 12:00pm - AA Meeting 6:30pm - 8:00pm The Light is ON 2:00pm Social Concerns 4:30pm Bible Study 6:30pm Deanery Choir 9:30am - Choir Practice 7:00pm - AA Meeting 11:40am Station of the Cross & Soup 5:30 Fish Fry 7:00pm Stations of the Cross HOLY THURSDAY 19 GOOD FRIDAY 20 HOLY SATURDAY Palm Sunday 12:00pm NA 6:00am - Men s Group 9:30am Pantry Pickup Good Friday Liturgy 4:30pm Bible Study 9:30am - Choir Practice 7:00pm Mass of the Lord s 1:00pm 7:00pm - AA Meeting Supper Overnight Visitation to the Repository 6:30pm Deanery Choir No Mass No Mass No Mass 6:00pm - Youth Group Adoration & Benediction Easter 12:00pm NA 6:00am - Men s Group 4:30pm Bible Study 9:30am - Choir Practice 6:30pm Deanery Choir 7:00pm - AA Meeting Easter Vigil 8:00pm :00pm NA 6:00am - Men s Group 6:00pm - Youth Group Adoration & Benediction 4:30pm Bible Study 9:30am - Choir Practice 7:00pm - AA Meeting 6:30pm Deanery Choir

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11 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 ( ). MASS INTENTIONS A Mass intention is a beautiful gift! Special Occasion Mass Cards and Mass Cards for the living or deceased are available for $10. Padded Mass Folders are available for $20. Contact St. Ann s/st. John s Parish Office for more information. BREAKING BREAD at St. Ann s PROCESSION There is a Wideness in God s Mercy PREPARATION HYMN Now We Remain COMMUNION Beyond the Days #476 #507 #126 RECESSIONAL Instrumental ~ ST. ANN S PARISH OFFICE 125 Richardson Avenue Shohola, PA Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 8:00am to 2:00pm stann@ptd.net stannshohola.org M ASS SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am Wednesday - No Mass Saturday Vigil 5:00pm - St. Ann s, Shohola Sunday: 8:30am & 11:00am - St. Ann s Sacred Heart Church & St. Mary's Church - Closed DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary C. Bajda DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LITURGY Mary C. Bajda YOUTH MINISTRY Amador C. Laput and Tyler Laput Deacon Joseph Connelly Deacon Nicholas Ardito Deacon Henry Ernst PERMANENT DEACONS Carol Laput ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER Joan Dingee BOOKKEEPER Amzie Laput SEXTON We, the families of St. Ann's Parish and St. John Neumann's Parish, diverse communities united as One Church, welcome all who gather together as brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ, to give Glory to God and to know His Will, to celebrate the Holy Eucharist and all Sacraments of Christ's Love, to reach out to those in need, to fan the spiritual flames of our children, to spread the Good News and always, to Love One Another at work, at play and at worship, strive to promote a greater communion with Christ and to make Heaven a Destination for all who believe in Him, our Lord and our Savior. ST. JOHN NEUMANN S PARISH OFFICE 705 Route 739 Hawley, PA Fax: Office Hours: Monday, Thursday & Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm sjnfin@ptd.net M ASS SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am Wednesday - No Mass Saturday Vigil 4:00pm -St. John Neumann Sunday 10:30am - St. John Neumann Good Shepherd Church - Closed DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Pat Ohman DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LITURGY Linda Snow YOUTH MINISTRY Dawn Allison

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