Third Sunday of Lent March 24, 2019

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1 Third Sunday of Lent March 24, 2019

2 Remembering March MONDAY (CSG) 7:00 AM Monsignor John H. Louis Jean Conlon (OLS) 12:10 PM Brunhilde Blank Tom & Rose Kamla TUESDAY (CSG) 7:00 AM Dorothy Toth Sister, Caroline (OLS)12:10 PM Barbara Reuter Albert & Carol Mueller WEDNESDAY (CSG) 7:00 AM Colette & Anthony Fennessy The Family (OLS)12:10 PM Joan Cummings The Cummings Family THURSDAY (CSG) 7:00 AM Andrew Millett The Family (OLS) 12:10 AM William Longstreet M/M Fred Spott FRIDAY (CSG) 7:00 AM Genny Farnan Robinson The Family (OLS) 12:10 PM Roc J. Tomaselli The Family SATURDAY (CSG) 5:00 PM Kaitlyn Hennemuth Reap The Family We believe Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith and the center of our parish life and mission! Reflecting on Living the Gospel H uman beings have an innate drive to find causation, a reason for things and events happening, especially accidents. This drive generally works well and helps us devise systems and ways of doing things that are safer and more 2 productive. In the ancient world, and perhaps even our own, many accidents or tragic events were explained by appeal to the gods, or God. It was understood that bad things happened to bad people; in other words, if something bad happened to someone, it s because that someone did something bad, or was himself bad. Good people lived lives that were blessed and filled with good things. A tragedy or accident nearly guaranteed that the victim was somehow at fault, had reaped the tragic remuneration for what he had sown. Much of the Old Testament, especially the Torah, provides the underpinnings for this view. But there are other books, for example, Job, that question it. Jesus, however, interprets these events differently. He does not see this as a just punishment for some hidden sin. Instead, he tells those who are selfrighteous in their smugness that the same will happen to them unless they repent. The period of time they have between witnessing the tragedy that befell others and the unknown time of their own death is a time for repentance. And the parable Jesus gives them underlines this point. The parable also subtly informs the audience that they have not been producing the fruit of good works. They have been given a limited amount of time to repent, but if that doesn t happen they, too, will be cut down like the barren fig tree, like those who suffered the tragedy at Siloam or desecration at the hands of Pilate. The message of today s gospel can be summarized in one simple word: Repent!

3 Mission Statement The parish community of Saint Gregory, guided by Christ s gospel message of love and nourished for mission at Eucharist welcomes the world with open arms, faithful hearts and hands ready to serve. ARE YOU NEW TO ST. Gregory s? WE RE GLAD YOU RE HERE! The Church of St. Gregory is a diverse and vibrant community of faith that offers many opportunities to enrich your spiritual life, serve those in need, educate your family, and most importantly, to belong. You may fill out an online registration form at Thechurchofstgregory.com or download form and return to our office. I (We) plan on attending the Potluck Soup and Salad Reception on Tuesday evening, April 2nd, at 7 pm in the Gathering Room after Mass. Optional Food item I Name will be bringing: # Attending Phone Number: (Soup or Salad) Please return to our office by March 28th! Volunteers needed for Food Drive We will sort and pack up the Lenten Food Drive Donations after the Noon Mass this Sunday, March 24. Anyone who can help will be greatly appreciated! As always, we sincerely thank everyone for their generosity during this drive and all year long! 3

4 Stewardship Love and generosity start here at home. We are grateful for your faithful stewardship which sustains the life of the parish, supports our outreach and ministries, as well as maintains the level of staffing needed to put our mission into action: welcoming the world with open arms, faithful hearts and hands ready to serve. Thank you for your gift of treasure and commitment to do God s work here at the Church of Saint Gregory offered on the weekend of March 16 & 17, Sunday Offering $14, Building Fund Payments April 13 Sign Up Weekend, March $3, Hands Ready To Serve Service Opportunities All parish volunteers and team captains will meet at Chinchilla Hose Company at 9:30 AM for prayer, breakfast and instructions. Everyone will receive a special tee shirt before departing for the following projects: Peanut Butter & Jelly Donations this week will be offered to McAuley Center. Donations of pet food will always be received. 4 St. Francis Commons Easter Egg Hunt Book Fair Waverly Community House Marywood University Abington Manor Friends of the Poor Environment Cleanup Car Wash

5 Parish Lenten Retreat The season of Lent is a six-week transfiguration opportunity for us. You can become more aware of the presence of God in your life and come away changed, a sign of your future glory. Lent is the realization that we have hard limits and we allow God to put us in our place through the disciplines that we take up: prayer, fasting, almsgiving. Fr. Erik Lenhart will be our companion on the Lenten journey of transfiguration for us. The parish retreat on March 31 April 2 invites us into a deeper communion with God. John, the evangelist, writes, No one has ever seen God but we see and learn about God from those who follow him and those who have the gift of sharing their life of faith, prayer, and spirituality. Join us one or all of the evenings of our parish mission to reignite that fire. Strengthen your life of faith with the parish retreat at 6:00 PM at Our Lady of the Snows. The details follow: The gifts of Bread and Wine are offered in Memory of We recognize God s call to serve our parish family and neighbors near and far! Sunday, Celebration of God s Word with the combined OLS and St. Gregory Choirs. Monday, Celebration of Reconciliation with opportunity for individual confession. Tuesday, Celebration of closing Mass followed by Community Potluck. Father John Valet For anyone who needs assistance when attending mass while we are under construction, help is here! We ask you to please pull your car up to the sidewalk entrance on the OLP side of the rear parking lot at the rear of the rectory. One of our hospitality ministers will meet you to assist your passenger into church while you park your car. You may call in advance during the week and request help for a particular Mass. Parish Partners Our Community extends a special note of thanks to Monsignor Quinn and the OLS parish family for hosting The Light Is On For You, Lent 2019: Finding Peace in Christ, Stations of the Cross and Pivotal Players at Our Lady of the Snows Church during construction of the Ministry Center. Your cooperation and support is deeply appreciated! 5

6 Fresh brewed coffee in St. Joe s Café every Sunday from 8:00 am to Noon and Wednesday mornings after Mass. Deanery Penance Services Uniting with our neighboring parishes, communal prayer services with individual confessions are scheduled for your convenience as follows: Monday, April 1 at 6:00 PM Lent 2019: In the Peace of Christ Our Lady of the Snows Church Sunday, April 7 At 6:00 PM Nativity of the BVM in Nicholson Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 PM Our Lady of the Abington's, Dalton Men s Conference Holy Redeemer High School, Wilkes-Barre Saturday, April 27, from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM Register at We cherish our relationship with Jesus and strive to make the gospel relevant to our daily lives! Leadership Teams Pastoral Council Michele Musheno, Theresa Robinson, Scott Pettinato, Marjorie Barlow, Joe Hogan, Donald Broderick, Ted Tomaszewski, Mary Ann Morgan, Logan Lombardo, Deacon Bob, Gemma Chuff, Mary Chuff, Matthew Walsh, Theresa Acla, John Zaums, Marian Farrell, Barbara Bratz, Chris Behan, Perry Rose, Fr. John Finance Council Bill Burkavage, John Devine, Paul Gerega, Deacon Bob, Yvonne Cronkey, Ken Paulino, Jim Fleming, Our Patron This year, as we journey through Lent, perhaps we can draw some wisdom from our patron saint. Good will means to experience fear for the adversities of another as if they were your own, to give thanks for a neighbor s prosperity as for your own advancement, to believe another s loss is our own, to count another s gain as our own, to love a friend not in the world but in God, to bear even with an enemy by loving him, to do to no one what you do not wish to suffer yourself, to deny no one what you rightly desire for yourself, to choose to help a neighbor in need not only to the extent of your ability but even to assist him beyond your means... Gregory the Great, Homily 2 Father John. Women s Conference Come to the Well Byron Center, University of Scranton Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 8:30 until 4:30 PM Register at 6

7 Stations of the Cross for Healing and Atonement FRIDAY EVENING APRIL 12 AT 5:30 PM OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CHURCH Acknowledging this present moment of woundedness, especially the pain and anguish of those who have been abused, we will walk the fourteen stations of the Cross praying for healing through atonement and reparation. May our prayer be a sign of hope in the world and help transform our Church to be a safe refuge for all. Everyone is invited to pray with us! Global Tastes of Scranton Share the Cuisine & Culture of Bhutan & Nepal on Sunday, April 7 at 5:00 PM at the Scranton Cultural Center. Space is limited, to register go to Scranton.edu/globaltastes. Event tickets are $ We believe that our Baptism forms us into a family joined together to love God and one another! Pivotal Players Mar 28 St. Catherine of Siena Bishop Barron presents Apr 4 St. Francis of Assisi CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players a multi-part film series that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization. This video and discussion series continues March 28 in the OLS Gathering Room from 6:30 until 8:00 PM. The Light is On For You SERVING, CONNECTING WITH OTHERS, WORSHIPPING, GIVING, OR GROWING SPIRITUALLY, WE OFFER MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES AND YOUTH TO CHOOSE FROM. THIS BULLETIN It will take place again this year at Our Lady of the Snows. Monsignor Quinn, Father Babu and Father Lapera will hear confessions every Monday in Lent through Monday of the last full week of Lent, April 8. Confessions will be heard from 5:30 until 7:00 PM. Come and avail yourself of this incredible source of God s grace, mercy and healing. Daily Mass WHETHER YOU RE INTERESTED IN ALONG WITH OUR WEBSITE IS THE BEST SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THOSE WANTING TO ENGAGE. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 7:00 AM (CSG) and 12:10 Pm (OLS) Stations of the Cross FRIDAYS OF LENT 12:40 PM and 5:30 PM AT OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CHURCH ONLY! The Easter Triduum, April 18, 19 and 20 7

8 Baptism Baptisms are normally celebrated on the Third Sunday of every month during or following the 12 noon liturgy. Baptisms may be arranged at other times when necessary. Parent and Godparent preparation may be scheduled by calling the rectory for an appointment. Anointing of the Sick Please contact the rectory at anytime for the celebration of this sacrament. Angels at the Doorstep A team of volunteers who provide comfort, a meal or assis- tance with parishioners and neighbors suffering loss or illness of any kind. Veterans Ministry Marriage This ministry seeks to raise awareness of the growing problem of homelessness of veterans within our local community and serve residents at St. Francis Commons. For more information please bburkavage@gmail.com Arrangements should be made six months prior to the desired wedding date. Please contact Father Lapera. Refugee Family Ministry Music Ministry Rehearsals (Both) Spirit Song Ensemble and Voices of Faith Choir: Wed. 7:00 p.m. Genesis Children s Choir: Wed. 4:00 p.m. Art and Environment A team of volunteers who provide appropriate ideas and design for the decoration of our worship space. Ministers of Hospitality Ministers of Hospitality are the welcoming ambassadors of our parish family at liturgy. Please contact our office for more information. Communion Calls A team of Extraordinary Communion Ministers visit our homebound with Communion every month. For more Information please contact Deacon Robert Sheils at rsheils1@comcast.net Rosary Groups Holy Grounds Family, friends and visitors are welcome for coffee after Mass in St. Joe s Café on Wednesday and Sunday mornings. SERVICE Women s Guild Guild meetings take place the first Thursday of every month from September through May, with the exception of January. Meetings begin at 7:00 PM and are held in the rectory. saintgregoryswomensguild@gmail. com Community Table A social gathering to foster fellowship, friendship and parish family for all parish adults. The community table meets at a different venue monthly. Information will be published in the Green Dialog or you may judywalsh730@gmail.com. Religious Education Our Religious Education program takes place every Sunday Morning at 11:05 AM at Our Lady of Peace School for grades 1-8. Kindergarten Class is held at Our Lady of Peace School. Hospital Visitation Holy Cross School System If anyone has a family member, relative or friend in any of the area hospitals and would like them to have a visit, please call the rectory. Our Lady of Peace School 410 N. Abington Road, Clarks Green, PA Mrs. M. Colleen Jumper, Principal - St. Joseph s Outreach Holy Cross High School 501 E. Drinker Street, Dunmore, PA Heavenly Paws A pet group that collects food and supplies for the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. For more information please contact Lisa Thomas at lmt01@comcast.net Hands Ready To Serve Weekly donations may be left in the closet to your left as you come in the new entrance on the OLP side. There is a wagon inside the door for all donations. See page 4 for a list of items we are collecting each week. There are also four large annual collections. Prayer Shawl Ministry The prayer shawl ministry meets the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM in the rectory. WORSHIP David Hemmler, Marion Eagen, Nina Magnani, Cindy Dick, Debbie Colarossi, Ron Grambo, Donna Nasser, Judy Grambo, Danny Marx. This team will encourage parish support for refugees arriving in our community from all over the world in cooperation with CSS of the Diocese of Scranton. Every Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM, every Tuesday afternoon at 5:15 PM and every Wednesday morning at 9:00 AM. Our parish partners with St. Joseph s School in Uganda. Donations are always welcome in support of student tuition. Coordinating Teams Mr. Benjamin D. Tolerico, Principal - R.C.I.A. There currently is an R.C.I.A. team ready to welcome anyone interested in becoming a Catholic or to learn more about their Catholic faith. Please Connie at rsheils1@comcast.net Family Faith Formation Seasonal Faith Formation opportunities for all ages are offered throughout the year. Men s Prayer Group Prayer and Faith Sharing on the Sunday Scripture is scheduled generally on the First Saturday of each month in the Church at 7:30 AM. You may contact the rectory on Friday afternoon for confirmation of monthly date. Julie Nastasi, Carol Strauch, John Devine, Chrissy Jacoby, Deacon Bob, Meg & John Hambrose, Jane Farr, Judy Burkavage, Susan Scanland, Ken Walsh, Doris Sanner. The Service Team has a complete list of service connected opportunities. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Julie Nastasi at Julie.nastasi@gmail. com. COMMUNITY Tracy Bannon, Saul & Lisa Rigau, Yvonne Cronkey, Bridget Walsh, Bill Durdach, Danelle Hogan, Molly Johnson, Pam Jones, Mary Griffin, Joe Hogan, Judy Walsh Nina Magnani. Parish activities and sign-up sheets may be found on the Welcome Cart. For more information, please contact Tracy Bannon at tracybannon@stjosephscenter. Org WORD Ruth Fried, Bob Barry, Jack Rubano, Connie Sheils, Patti Staples, Fred Mercandante, Dr. Ted Tomaszewski, Carlon Preate, Dan Haggerty, Bob Sheils, III, Cristen Klamp. To learn more about the Word Coordinating Team, please contact Patti Staples at thstapes@comcast.net.