The Parish Community of Saint Therese s

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1 The Parish Community of Saint Therese s Shavertown, Pennsylvania Our Pastoral Staff Rev. James J. Paisley, Pastor Weekend Assistance: Rev. John Albosta Rev. James Alco Karen Attanasio, Assistant Coordinator of Religious Education Terri Besecker, Parish Secretary & Director of Stewardship Renée Fallon, Business Manager Aileen Ginocchetti, Director of Liturgical Music John Grassi, Custodian Beverly Harostock, Sacristan Carol Kaleta, Director of Liturgy Denise Williams, Coordinator of Religious Education Francis Zelinka, Youth Minister Community Hospitality: As a community of faith, St. Therese s Parish Community provides an atmosphere where we hope and pray that each person feels welcome and encouraged to grow in a deeper faith in Jesus Christ. All Are Welcome! Parish Membership: We welcome all who wish to join our parish. Please contact the parish office at your earliest convenience. We would like to meet with you and see that your presence in the parish is properly acknowledged and registered. We also would like to remind parishioners to notify the office of changes of address and/or telephone number. Christian Initiation Process: This is a process by which believers become members of the Roman Catholic Church. This journey in faith is concerned with the total formation of the person into believing, living, praying and serving with the Church community. This gradual development climaxes in the celebration of Initiation at Eastertime. Our Inquiry Period is ongoing. For more information, contact the office. Stewardship God has entrusted us with many gifts: Time, Talent & Treasure. We hope and pray that all members will share their giftedness, to continue to share the Good News of Jesus with all people and build up the Body in Love. Worship Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am Daily (Mon., Wed., Thur., Fri.): 9:00am Baptism: This first of the Sacraments of Initiation is a significant part of the person, the family and the parish community. For this reason, we encourage the celebration in a community setting. Two options are offered monthly: 11:00am on the Second Sunday 12:00pm on the Fourth Sunday Baptismal Preparation Classes: The parish provides a Baptism Preparation Program for expectant parents. Godparents are welcome to attend, though it is not required. If you are expecting a child, please call to register for this program. Classes are held on the 2nd Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6:30pm in the Rectory. Reconciliation: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated weekly every Saturday at 4:00 (NEW TIME) to 4:30 PM, or anytime upon request and also in a fuller form seasonally throughout the year. Marriage: In order to properly prepare for marriage, it is expected that the couple contact the pastor to arrange for an appointment prior to making other arrangements. This must be done at least six months prior to the desired date of marriage. One or both individuals should be members of the Parish for at least one year before marriage at St. Therese s. Word Catholic Schools: The parish community supports Catholic education in the Dioceses of Scranton. Families are encouraged to take advantage of these fine educational and formational institutions. Religious Education Program: Grades 1-6: 4:30 to 5:45pm Mon. & 5:45 to 7:00pm Tues. Summer Session Events: 10/21/17, 12/9/17, 2/10/18, 4/14/18 Family/At Home Program: 9/30/17, 11/4/17, 1/6/18, 3/24/18, 5/12/18 Summer Session: July 9-20, 2018 Pre-School/K Classes: 11am Sunday Grades 7 & 8: 5:45-7:00pm Tuesday 6:45-8:00pm Wednesday Service Hospitals/Nursing Homes and Anointing of the Sick: Please notify the office if your loved one is in a hospital, nursing home or confined to the home. First Friday Calls: Each month, those unable to participate in Mass because of health or age are visited. Our Ministers of Holy Communion are available to bring Communion every Sunday to those confined to their homes. Parish Bequests As you think about sharing the fruits of your labor & your love with future generations, we would ask that you prayerfully consider the Church of Saint Therese.

2 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017 Calendar of Events FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS 100th Year Anniversary of Fatima Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, October 7 St. Frances Cabrini, Wyoming The First Saturday Devotion was requested by the Virgin Mary in an apparition to Lucia of Fatima at Pontevedra, Spain, in December The faithful are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Holy Communion, as well as pray the Rosary, in order to receive the full benefit of this Devotion. FINAL Religious Education Registration The FINAL registration for the 2017/18 Religious Ed year will take place on Tuesday, September 5th, from 6:00 8:00 pm in Father Sammons Hall. We will need a copy of your child s baptismal certificate if this is his/her first year in the program. Any questions, please contact Denise Williams at , ext. 12. The Altar & Rosary Society will meet at 6 :00 PM (please note new time) on Wednesday, September 6th, in Fr. Sammons Hall for a covered dish suppermeeting. Bring your favorite dish to share and your own place setting. A wonderful buffet is always enjoyed by all who attend. All women of the parish are invited. The hostesses will be Kathy Chupka and Susan Fazzino. Donations for the Back Mountain Food Pantry are appreciated. Hope to see you there! Monday OFFICE CLOSED Tuesday 1:00pm Prayer Shawl Meeting (R) 6:00pm FINAL CCD Registration (H) 7:00pm Prayer Shawl Meeting (R) Wednesday 6:00pm Altar & Rosary Meeting (H) 6:30pm 7th & 8th Grade Teacher Mtg. Friday 6:30pm Back Mt. Free Medical & Legal Clinic (65 Davis St.) Sunday 11:00am Baptisms Community SEPTEMBER 4TH OFFICE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY Save the date for our annual Friday, September 29, 2017 *Details coming soon... The Social Justice Committee will resume their monthly meetings (2nd Monday of each month) on September 11, at 6:30pm in the Rectory Meeting Room. Continuing a discussion on how best to educate, inform and advocate for justice issues you are welcome to come and see. 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.

3 Donate Blood in Memory of Mark Malloy Jr. BLOOD DRIVE Dallas Middle School Gymnasium 2020 Conyngham Ave., Dallas Saturday, September 16, :00am 2:00pm There will be a free gift basket raffle to all visitors, whether you can donate blood or not. Everyone gets 7 chances to win! There will also be prizes for first time donors as well as every 7th donor, along with live entertainment. For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org and use Sponsor code: Mark Malloy or call RED CROSS. Looking for a few good men. The Knights of Columbus are actively seeking new members who are interested in the support of the Catholic Church and our Back Mountain parishes. To learn more please call Grand Knight Bill Leandri at BAPTISMAL PREPARATION: The next Baptismal Preparation Class for expectant parents will be held on Tuesday, November 14th, 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 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. In Memoriam The Eucharistic Wine consecrated at our masses on the weekend of September 2 & 3 is donated for a Special Intention. Worship The Celebration of the Eucharist Mon. 9:00AM Deceased members of the Bonomo & Paisley Families; Fr. Jim Tue. 9:00AM NO 9:00 AM MASS Wed. 9:00AM Altar & Rosary Society Thu. 9:00AM Dennis Kendra; JoAnn Zablocky & Family Fri. 9:00AM Buddy & Verna Parduski; Francis Hoover & Family Sat. 5:00PM Stephen Strumski, Jr.; Family Sun. 7:30AM Sr. Peggy Ryan; Claire Evans 9:00AM Mary Zuba; Michael & Rosalie Bigus 11:00AM Martha & John Kownacki; Family The prayers and support of the parish are extended to the families of the following in the midst of their grief and mourning: Kevin Kelley; son of Jack and Mary Nancy Kelley and Robert Amann; husband of Patricia Amann. Saturday Sunday WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTS September 9-10, :00PM Fr. Alco 7:30AM Fr. Paisley 9:00AM Fr. Paisley 11:00AM Fr. Paisley 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. Baptized in Christ The parish family of St. Therese s welcomes Owen Matthew Blockus, Natalie Grace Pekarski and Riley Sean Smith into the community of faith. Welcome and God Bless.

4 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 St. Ignatius Loyola Church, Maple Ave., Kingston, will host a talk on Cybernet Concerns and Children, Wednesday, September 6th at 7:00 PM in Conlan Hall. Detective Charles Balogh, Luzerne County DA s Office, Computer Crime Unit will discuss some of the dangers which children encounter through the internet and some preventive measures parents and caregivers may take to protect them. The presentation is for adults and opened to the public. 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. Commitment of Treasure Give to the Most High God, as God has given to you, generously, according to your means, for the Lord is one who always repays, and God will give back to you sevenfold. Sirach 35: 9-10 Collection Date: Sunday, 08/27/2017 Adult Offertory $10, Children s Offertory $53.00 Loose Offertory $ Adult Env. 493/1,286 Child Env. 38/200 Stewardship of Faith Share the gift of faith by inviting a family member or friend to Church! Attendance weekend Eucharist (August 26-27, 2017) 5:00pm 214 7:30am 193 9:00am :00am 265 SFC 50 Total 947 Neighborhood News OUTCASTS by Grassroots Film September 7 & 8, at 7:00PM Misercordia University, Lemmond Theater 301 Lake St., Dallas Adults & Children over 14 are welcome! Donations will be accepted. Please call: Women s Preached Retreat: St. Gabr iel s Passionist Retreat Center, 631 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, September For more information, please call the Retreat Office: or kporter@epix.net. BACK MT. FOOD PANTRY NEEDS HELP! Pre-packed food bags are needed to be transported out to awaiting clients cars in our parking lot every Friday between 9:30 & 12 noon.. Perhaps you could be available, at least once every few months, to assist in serving in our needy community. Scheduling is very flexible to meet your availability. Please call our Back Mt Food Pantry and leave a message. GODS work, our hands. Volunteers welcome to the Back Mountain Food Pantry Garden in Lehman Township to help weed, plant and harvest for our neighbors in need. Call or text Mandy Newman at

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