R E A D I N G S. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Genesis 18:20-32 Abraham bargains with God to spare the city.

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1 We encounter Christ in Word, Worship, Service and Community. St. Ann s Parish KEEP PRAYING St. Monica, whose feast we celebrate in August, is often known as the persistent mother. She watched her oldest son, Augustine, turn his back on his Christian faith. Monica was exasperated. For years she gave up talking directly to her son on the advice of a local bishop, who told her that it was better to talk to God about Augustine then to Augustine about God. The mother never gave up praying for her son. Eventually Augustine gave up his wild ways, was baptized, and later ordained and named bishop of Hippo. St. Augustine went on to become one of the Church s greatest scholars. Today s readings address the importance of persistent prayer. Abraham, in spite of trepidation that he is bothering the Lord, continues to ask about the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah. Jesus, in Luke s Gospel, tells his disciples to ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you (Luke 11:9). This is our charge: keep praying. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. R E A D I N G S MONDAY 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6 Mt 20:20-28 TUESDAY Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13 Mt 13:36-43 WEDNESDAY Jer 15:10, Ps 59:2-4, 10-11, Mt 13:44-46 THURSDAY Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab Mt 13:47-53 FRIDAY Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14 Jn 11:19-27 SATURDAY Jer 26:11-16, 24 Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, Mt 14: JULY 2016 Reverend Thomas J. Major PASTOR Reverend John P. Ryan SENIOR PRIEST You were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead. ~ Colossians 2:12 LOOK AROUND YOU To see the world in a grain of sand and a heaven in a wildflower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour. ~William Blake MORNING GLORY A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books. -Walt Whitman TODAY S READINGS First Reading Genesis 18:20-32 Abraham bargains with God to spare the city. Psalm Psalm 138 Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me. St. John Neumann s Parish TREASURES Sometimes when bishops are consecrated, they are not given the care of a diocese as an ordinary. A very old tradition, however, assures that they are invested with a see, a link with a local church. Many hundreds of places around the world were dioceses at one time, but are no longer. In England, for example, some of the historic dioceses such as London, Salisbury, and Manchester ceased to be Catholic at the Reformation and their cathedrals passed to the Church of England. The reestablishment of the Catholic Church in the nineteenth century meant that new dioceses had to be created, such as at Liverpool and Westminster. Similarly, in Scandinavia the ancient Catholic dioceses vanished under Lutheranism. In North Africa, tiny dioceses disappeared under the sands or were swept away by Islam. In the United States, some original dioceses never really developed as population centers, such as the old dioceses of Bardstown, Vincennes, Sault Ste. Marie, or Walla Walla. The tradition of titular sees assures that the ancient churches are always held in prayer, as the bishop celebrates Mass in its memory a few times a year. -James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Second Reading Colossians 2:12-14 Buried with Christ in baptism, we were also raised with him; all our transgressions are forgiven. Gospel Luke 11:1-13 Jesus speaks of God s sure response to those who pray.

2 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 24 JULY 2016 Mass Intentions St. Ann s Parish Monday (July 25) Saint James Apostle 8:30 a.m. (SA) in Celebration of the Silver Jubilee of Fr. Thom Major TUESDAY (July 26) Saints Joachim and Anne Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 a.m. (SA) Charles F. Gutekunst, Jr. Feast of St. Ann 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Adoration 7:00 p.m. Solemn Vespers 8:30 a.m. (SA) No Mass WEDNESDAY (July 27) Weekday THURSDAY (July 28) Weekday 8:30 a.m. (SA) for the health & healing of No Mass 8:30 a.m. (SA) No Mass FRIDAY (July 29) Saint Martha SATURDAY (July 30) Saint Peter Chrysologus; Blessed Virgin Mary 4:15-4:45p.m. Confessions (SA) Vigil: Eighteenth Sunday in 5:00 p.m. (SM) Matilda Ciula SUNDAY (July 31) Eighteenth Sunday in 8:30 a.m. (SA) William & Helen Hogg 10:00 a.m. (SH) Pro Populo 11:00 a.m. (SA) Mary Previti (SA) - St. Ann s (SH) - Sacred Heart (SM) - St. Mary s O F F E R T O R Y S T. ANN Last Week $3, Offertory to Date: $8, Expenses to Date: $9, The heart of a giver makes the gift dear and precious. S T. JOHN NEUMANN Last Week $3, Offertory to Date: $7, Expenses to Date: $11, Thank you for your generosity! The weekly offertory is what the parish depends upon to cover most of its weekly operating expenses: staff salaries, supplies, utility bills, etc. Offertory includes money from weekly envelopes and loose checks from registered parishioners. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy This week, the universal Church focuses in prayerful solidarity on World Youth Day in Krakow, where WYD s founder, Saint John Paul II, served as archbishop. Its theme coincides with that of Pope Francis Jubilee Year of Mercy: Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy (Matthew 5:7). Today s Gospel echoes the same theme, as Jesus unites prayer with mercy in The parable of the persistent friend. Jesus teaches us not only what words to pray, but what deeds must match authentic prayer. How beautifully down-to-earth is Jesus portrait of a God who can be trusted to do what is best for us. A pesky neighbor disturbs a sleeping friend and disrupts the household. Yet beautiful images unfold. Persevering prayer receives active, practical mercy in loaves of bread, recalling Luke s unique expression for the Eucharist, the breaking of bread (Luke 24:35; Acts 2:42). WYD, the Jubilee, and Jesus thus unite to define perfect prayer as persevering communion with God and unconditional mercy toward our neighbor. Peter Scagnelli, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. St. John N e umann Parish 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Michael Frohm Monday (July 25) Saint James Apostle TUESDAY (July 26) Saints Joachim and Anne Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Special Intentions for Fr. Thom Major WEDNESDAY (July 27) Weekday 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Communion Service 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Janet Chechitelli THURSDAY (July 28) Weekday FRIDAY (July 29) Saint Martha 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Louise & James D'Onofrio SATURDAY (July 30) Saint Peter Chrysologus; Blessed Virgin Mary 3:15-3:45p.m. Confessions (SJ) Vigil: Eighteenth Sunday in 4:00 p.m. (SJ) Adam & Sophie Jaszczynski SUNDAY (July 31) Eighteenth Sunday in 8:00 a.m. (GS) In celebration of the 60th wedding anniversary of Joanne & Harry Briggs 10:30 a.m. (SJ) Debbie McDonald (SJ) - St. John s (GS) - Good Shepherd

3 S EVENTEENTH S UNDAY IN O RDINARY T IME 24 J ULY 2016 On the day I cried out, you answered; you strengthened my spirit. E lsewhere in Luke s Gospel Jesus tells us we must become like children to enter the kingdom of God. Today s Gospel gives us a practical example of how to become childlike: ask questions, and expect answers. We need to ask as many questions as the neediest, most inquisitive children we know. Moreover, like babies, we need to expect to be cared for. Jesus models this for us, going so far as to let us call God our own Father. The Our Father prayer that Jesus teaches us asks God for many things: a divine plan for our world, daily sustenance, forgiveness, help, and protection. Jesus invites us to ask for these things over and over again. He promises that God will always listen and honor our prayers. Of course, sometimes babies and children ask for things that aren t in their best interest, like a third candy bar or a real sword. Like children, we can expect to feel disappointed from time to time when it seems that God has refused to answer our prayers. In those moments, we can remember, like Abraham, that we are but dust and ashes. We can be confident that the judge of all the world will act with justice for the good of humanity. MERCY SHOCK It s true that God always answers our prayers, and sometimes in good and grand ways we don t expect. It s also true that God answers prayers we ve never uttered. God gives us things we don t even know to ask for. Saint Paul meditates on the very best gift God ever offered us: salvation. Jesus suffered, died for us, and rose from the dead, and we had no idea what he was doing. Without our realizing it, our own sinful debt was bought and paid for by Jesus. That s the shocking thing about mercy: God offers it even when we don t know we need it. God works for our good even if we never say thank you. Sharing in the Eucharist today is the very best way to thank God now. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Company Psalm 138 Jesus talks about praying for whatever we need with faith and confidence, but he ends by asking, How much more will the Father... give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him? (Luke 1:13). Is he saying there are limits to what we can ask for? Be careful what you ask for, the saying warns. Just because we want something doesn t mean it will be good for us. Remember the Indiana Jones movies? The artifact that the bad guys were seeking usually turned out to be lethal. But if we have enough faith to pray for something, we probably would not pray for anything evil. So what is Jesus really saying? He is giving us two lessons about prayer. First, he assures us that God does hear our prayers and answers them. Many people take ask and you shall receive so literally that they expect God to do their bidding no matter what they want. Prayers, however, are not a magical ritual that somehow forces God to do our will. God is free to do what is best for us, free to answer some prayers with a no when what we seek is against God s will. So maybe our first prayer should be to ask God to show us what we really need. That leads us to the second lesson: prayer changes us, not God. If we truly pray as Jesus prayed, we would ask for what we need, adding, Not as I will, but as you will (Matthew 26:39). If we pray humbly and are open to what God wills for us, we will begin to see that what we really need most is actually God. It s not easy to change our minds about what we want or need. To change our desires from selfish to holy takes a lot of power, the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus was raised from the dead by that power and we will be, too (Romans 8:11). Mary conceived by the power of the Spirit (Matthew 1:18). The bread and wine of the Eucharist become the Body and Blood of Christ by the Spirit s power. So when Jesus promises that the Father will give the Spirit to us for the asking, the Spirit is both the source of and the answer to our prayers. Let us ask the Spirit to empower us to desire and pray for what we really need. The Sanctuary Votive Candle will burn in St. AnnÊs Church The week of July 24th in Loving Memory of The Sanctuary Votive Candle will burn in St. John Neumann Church The week of July 24th in Loving Memory of Meghan Jahrling Patricia & Patrick Hesketh

4 S EVENTEENTH S UNDAY IN O RDINARY T IME 24 J ULY 2016 CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION The annual Catholic Relief Services Collection will be taken up in the Diocese of Scranton the weekend of July Programs supported by the collection include relief and resettlement for victims of persecution, war, and natural disasters; development projects to improve living conditions for the poor; legal, pastoral and support services for immigrants; peace and reconciliation work for people suffering from violence; and advocacy efforts. More information on the Catholic Relief Services Collection and the projects it funds is available at: The Food for Families and Friends Program sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Council of St. John Neumann Parish will provide a nutritious home-cooked meal on the first Sunday of each month. The next one is scheduled for August 7th from 2:00pm 4:00pm in the Parish Hall. This program is aimed at families and individuals who are undergoing financial difficulties or who are in need of socialization or companionship. Anyone wishing to attend should call the Parish Office between 9:00am-3:00pm on Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays at or Bob D Elia on Tuesdays or Wednesdays at Please leave your name, telephone number and the number or persons who will be attending the dinner when you make your reservation so that we may prepare adequately.

5 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 24 JULY 2016 A BIG DAY of SUMMER FUN for the ENTIRE FAMILY!! St. Ann s Chicken Barbeque is our Parish s Biggest Annual Event. It s a time to bring all parishioners together for fun, food, family, friends and fellowship. Aside from just showing up, there are several other ways you can join us to make this year s Chicken Barbeque a huge success Sunday, September 4th 12:30-5:00pm Delicious Chicken Barbeque Dinner Dinosaur Dig Water Balloon Toss Ring Toss Ice Cream Theme Basket Raffle Duck Pond Watermelon Eating Contest Prizes!! Share Your Time The Chicken Barbeque is filled with fun and fellowship. One of the best ways to enjoy it is to volunteer an hour or two to help Share your time to make this year s Chicken Barbeque a huge success! Share Your Talent The Chicken Barbeque features Theme Baskets to be raffled. Spread some love and cheer by making one share your talents to make the Chicken Barbeque a huge success! Share Your Treasures The Chicken Barbeque is the Major Fundraising Event for our Parish. It s a great way for everyone to enjoy giving what they can and receive so much more in return share your treasure to make the Chicken Barbeque a huge success! Why? St. Ann s Chicken Barbeque raises money for the church and more importantly, it gathers parishioners together for a time of fun, food and fellowship. The Chicken Barbeque is the Major Fundraising Event in our Parish. Please plan to get involved with us in this time of service and fun. THEME BASKETS Our Theme Baskets Raffle is always a great touch of excitement. We are looking for parishioners, their friends, and families to make up and donate "gift" baskets for the raffle. Please fill the baskets (or any suitable type of container) with new gift items of your choice. Be creative! Create a theme! For basket ideas, dates and information, call Sue Kozykowski at The baskets can be brought anytime to the Parish Office. FOODS OF THE MONTH St. Ann s Food Pantry Summer Fill-a-Bag Drive The Blooming Grove Food Pantry Laundry Detergent and Toilet Paper Please consider including these items with your food donations. Thank you for your continued support and generosity of this worthwhile cause. SEPTEMBER 4TH 12:30 5:00 PM ST. ANN S ANNUAL FAMILY CHICKEN BARBEQUE Mail check to: St. Ann s Church 125 Richardson Avenue Shohola, PA Or drop in collection basket Adult Tickets $10 each Children Tickets $5 each Enclosed $ hold tickets at the door under the name: or mail tickets to: Name Address City State and Zip Phone Registration Open for Diocesan Congress The Office for Parish Life invites all to the Diocesan Congress "A Revolution of Tenderness" Saturday October 8, 2016 beginning at 9:00am University of Scranton A full day of programming is being planned, featuring dynamic speakers presenting on topics which have ongoing impact on parish life, and ways that the People of God continue to become a Church of Mercy in ministry. (dioceseofscranton.org)

6 C ELEBRATE THE FEAST OF ST. ANN The day begins with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on July 26th at the 8:30am Mass at St Ann s in Shohola, with Adoration until 7:00pm. We will have a picnic supper for all parishioners, their families and friends at 6:00pm on the grounds of St Ann s. The theme is International Food. Come and bring a dish of your heritage or share one of your favorite international dishes. We will celebrate Solemn Vespers with Benediction at 7:00pm. This year our guest homilist is Father Colin Kay of Saint Anne's Church in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. We will conclude the evening with an Ice Cream Social. Please come out and celebrate our Parish Patron Saint and ask Good Saint Ann to guide and protect our Parish. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION I myself am the living bread come down from Heaven. If anyone eats this bread, He shall live forever; the bread I will give is my flesh for the life of the world. ~John 6:51 We invite you to spend an hour with Jesus 9:00am 7:00pm July 26th Sign up sheets available at St. Ann s Church or call the Parish Office to schedule your hour with Jesus. St. Ann Novena Priest: People: Priest: People: Priest: People: Priest and People: Amen. OPENING PRAYER (ALL KNEEL) In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray. 0 God, Who instructed the hearts of the faith-ful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Almighty and Eternal God look with favor upon us who are assembled here to honor Your servant Saint Ann. Be pleased to accept the homage we offer You in her name. And in Your goodness answer the prayers which we address to You through her powerful intercession. As she pleased You on earth by her virtuous life, hear the requests which she now makes for us before Your throne in heaven. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Lord Jesus Christ Who said: Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you, graciously hear our prayers and grant that what we ask in faith we may receive through the intercession of her who brought into the world Your Mother the Immaculate Queen of Heaven. PRAYER TO ST. ANN Priest and People: Glorious and Holy Queen whom the heavens admire, whom the saints honor and the earth reveres, God the Father loves you as the mother of His beloved Daughter; the Son of God loves you for having given Him a Mother from whom He was born to become Savior of Mankind; the Holy Spirit loves you for having given to Him so beautiful so worthy and so perfect a spouse; the angels and the saints honor you as the mother of their Sovereign; the just and the sinner consider you their powerful advocate before God for by your intercession the just hope for an increase of grace and sinners hope for the remission of their sins. Be then, kind and generous and while we invoke you here below, pray for us in heaven. Use in our favor the great influence you have before God and do not permit those who know you to be lost. Show yourself always the refuge of sinners and the consolation of the afflicted and give us all the pledge of your kindness. Defend our cause now and at the hour of our death. This we ask you through all the love which you have for Our Lord and for His Mother, your Daughter that helped by your prayers we may one day possess eternal life. Amen. SPECIAL PRAYER OF PETITION Priest and People: Glorious St. Ann filled with pity for those who pray to you and with love for those who suffer, burdened with the weight of our troubles we cast ourselves at your feet and humbly beg of you, to take this special petition which we present to you under your protection. Be pleased to recommend it to your Daughter the Blessed Virgin Mary and lay it before the throne of Jesus so that He may bring it to a happy end. Intercede for us until our request is granted. (Here ask for the favors you wish to obtain.) Above all obtain for us the grace of one day seeing our God face to face and with you and Mary and all the saints of praising and blessing Him through all eternity. Amen. Priest and People: Good St. Ann, Mother of her who is our life our sweetness and our hope, pray to her for us and obtain our request.

7 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 24 JULY 2016 HYMN TO SAINT ANN Hail Mother of Mary, O gracious Saint Ann, God's Marvelous Choice from the whole Race of Man; [Chorus] O Good Saint Ann, Saint Ann pray for us. O Good Saint Ann, Saint Ann pray for us. Sweet Child of election deemed worthy to bear. The Virgin of Virgins, Christ's Mother most fair; [Chorus] O Good Saint Ann, Saint Ann pray for us. O Good Saint Ann, Saint Ann pray for us. Look upon our sorrows, give ear to our plaint, Behold our afflictions, O powerful Saint Ann. [Chorus] O Good Saint Ann, Saint Ann pray for us. O Good Saint Ann, Saint Ann pray for us. HEALING MASSES Monsignor Esseff would like to invite all to attend Healing Masses at St. Gabriel s Retreat House 631 Griffin Pond Rd., South Abington Township, PA. Masses are scheduled for the remainder of this year. Dates are as follows: August 15, 2016, September 21, 2016, October 19, 2016, and December 14, Confessions will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the Masses at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Please pray for the intentions of those who will attend and for those who are not able to attend. Know a Marriage That Needs Help? Throw them a lifeline and tell them about Retrouvaille, an international program that helps couples who are experiencing marital difficulties. This program is for all couples, at any stage of marriage that needs help to communicate with each other in a more attentive and loving manner. The next program in the Scranton Diocese is scheduled for August 26th-28th, at The Ramada Inn, Clarks Summit, PA. Please call for more information or to register or visit the website: St. Vincent de Paul Church Admission Fee is $10, which includes: Hot & cold buffet meal, soft drinks & dessert (BYOB) (NO ONE UNDER 18 will be admitted) Also available at the Races will be: Wheel, 50/50, and Bicycle Raffle Tickets are on sale now! **Also become a Horse Owner for $10; need not be present to win ** Limited tickets will be sold! For further information, to purchase tickets, or horses call Jo-Ann Fay SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH DOORS OPEN 6:00PM RACES START 7:00PM ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PARISH HALL

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9 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY July Fourteenth Sunday in No Adoration July 4th Mass is at 9:00am Miraculous Medal 7:00pm Al Anon Mulligan Hall Divine Mercy Lorenzo s Lunch 12pm-2:00pm Fifteenth Sunday in Adoration 11:45pm Benediction Miraculous Medal 7:00pm Al Anon Mulligan Hall Divine Mercy Lorenzo s Lunch 12pm-2:00pm Sixteenth Sunday in St. Ann s Novena begins Adoration 11:45pm Benediction 7:00pm Cursillo Group Reunion Miraculous Medal 7:00pm Al Anon Mulligan Hall Divine Mercy Lorenzo s Lunch 12pm-2:00pm Seventeenth Sunday in Adoration 11:45pm Benediction Miraculous Medal Feast of St Ann Picnic 6:00pm Benediction 7:00pm 7:00pm Al Anon Mulligan Hall Divine Mercy Lorenzo s Lunch 12pm-2:00pm Eighteenth Sunday in Adoration 11:45pm Benediction CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR ST. ANN S PARISH Miraculous Medal 7:00pm Al Anon Mulligan Hall Divine Mercy Lorenzo s Lunch 12pm-2:00pm

10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR ST. JOHN NEUMANN S PARISH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY July :00am - Men s Group 6:00am - Men s Group 6:00am - Men s Group 1:00pm Cabaret Rehearsal 6am AA Meeting 12:00pm - AA Meeting 6pm Boy/Girl Scouts 12pm NA 2:00pm Social Concerns 9:30am - Choir Practice 7:00pm - AA Meeting 4:30pm - Scripture Group 6:00pm - Youth Group 6:30pm - Deanery Choir Adoration & Benediction :00pm 6:00am - Men s Group 6:00am - Men s Group 6:00am - Men s Group 1:00pm Cabaret Rehearsal 6am AA Meeting Food for Family & Friends 12:00pm - AA Meeting 9:30am - Choir Practice 4:30pm - Scripture Group 6pm Boy/Girl Scouts 7:00pm - AA Meeting 6:00pm - Youth Group 6:30pm - Deanery Choir Adoration & Benediction :30am Knight of Columbus 6:00am - Men s Group 6:00am - Men s Group 6:00am - Men s Group 9:30am Pantry Pickup 6am AA Meeting Continental Breakfast 12:00pm - AA Meeting 9:30am - Choir Practice 1:00pm Cabaret Rehearsal 6pm Boy/Girl Scouts 12pm NA 7:00pm - AA Meeting 4:30pm - Scripture Group 7pm Knights Meeting 6:00pm - Youth Group Adoration & Benediction 6:30pm - Deanery Choir :30am Squires 6:00am - Men s Group 6:00am - Men s Group 6:00am - Men s Group 1:00pm Cabaret Rehearsal 6am AA Meeting Pancake Breakfast 12:00pm - AA Meeting 9:30am - Choir Practice 4:30pm - Scripture Group 6pm Boy/Girl Scouts 12pm NA 7:00pm - AA Meeting 6:00pm - Youth Group 6:30pm - Deanery Choir Adoration & Benediction :00am - Men s Group 6:00am - Men s Group 12:00pm - AA Meeting 6pm Boy/Girl Scouts 2:00pm Social Concerns 6:00am - Men s Group 9:30am - Choir Practice 7:00pm - AA Meeting 1:00pm Cabaret Rehearsal 4:30pm - Scripture Group 6:00pm - Youth Group 6:30pm - Deanery Choir

11 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 24 JULY 2016 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 Book Open 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 Joyful Joyful PREPARATION HYMN Seek Ye First COMMUNION Servant Song RECESSIONAL Good St Ann #548 #431 #376 ST. ANN S PARISH OFFICE 125 Richardson Avenue Shohola, PA Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 9:00am to 2:00pm stann@ptd.net stannshohola.org M ASS SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am Saturday Vigil 5:00pm - St. Mary s in Lackawaxen Sunday: 8:30am & 11:00am - St. Ann s 10:00am Sacred Heart (Latin Mass) DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary C. Bajda DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LITURGY Mary C. Bajda YOUTH MINISTRY Amador C. Laput Deacon Joseph Connelly Deacon Henry Ernst Deacon John Nash PERMANENT DEACONS Carol Laput ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Joan Dingee BOOKKEEPER 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 9:00am Communion Service Saturday Vigil 4:00pm -St. John Neumann Sunday 10:30am - St. John Neumann Good Shepherd Church - 8:00am Sunday DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Pat Ohman DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LITURGY Linda Snow YOUTH MINISTRY Dawn Allison

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