THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PARISH

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1 THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PARISH January 17th, 2016 ~ Second Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Basil the Great Church Dushore, PA St. Francis of Assisi Church Mildred, PA St. John Neumann Shrine Sugar Ridge, PA St. Francis of Assisi Chapel Eagles Mere, PA P O Box 307, Dushore, PA Parish Office - 1 St. Francis Drive, Mildred, PA (570) Fax (570) ~ ihmparish@frontier.com Website ~ ihmdushore.com Our Pastoral Staff Parish Administrator ~ Reverend Richard Rojas Director of Religious Education ~ Mrs. Kathleen Clark Administrative Assistant ~ Ms. Diane Fowler Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 PM St. Basil s Church, Dushore Sunday 7:30 AM St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mildred 9:30 AM St. Basil s Church, Dushore The Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays ~ 3:15 3:45 PM St. Basil s Church, Dushore Sundays ~ 6:45 7:00 AM St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mildred Or by appointment

2 A Welcoming Community: You enter this Church not as stranger, but as a guest of God. He is your heavenly Father. Come, then, with joy in your heart and thanks on your lips into His presence, offering Him your love and service. Be grateful to the strong and loyal ones who, in the name of Jesus Christ, built this place of worship, and to all who have beautified it and hallowed it with their prayers and praise. Ask His blessing on those who love His house of faith as the inspiration of their labor, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit, and may that blessing rest on you, both in your going out and your coming in. Parish Registration: You must be a registered member of The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish to receive Baptism, Confirmation, First Penance, First Holy Communion, Marriage and to receive sponsor letters from the pastor. New Members: Please stop by or call the parish office and register. (If you are leaving the parish, please notify the office before you leave). Thank you. Change of Address: Please notify the parish office as soon as possible if you have had a change of address. Inactive Catholics: As a welcoming parish, we ask every parishioner to ask God to put in your heart people whose hearts we need to reach out and touch with God s love. Before you talk to men about God, you talk to God about men. Please, call, write, leave in an envelope in the collection the name, address and phone number of the person. Father would be delighted to meet with them. SACRAMENTAL LIFE RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process to bring non-catholics into the faith. Anyone seeking information or interested in becoming a part of this community of faith can call the parish office. Sacrament of Baptism: Baptisms are scheduled for the 1 st and 3 rd Sundays of the month following the 9:30 AM Mass. In order to understand and better appreciate this special sacrament, parents are required to attend the Pre- Baptismal Program, which is held on the last Saturday of each month at 7:00 PM in St. Basil s Rectory. Please contact the rectory to schedule your child s baptism. Sacrament of Marriage: Couples contemplating marriage should notify the rectory at least six months prior to the date to allow necessary time for proper preparation. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Urgent calls will be attended to at any time of the day or night. Visitation of the Sick: Please call the parish for visitation of the sick at home, in the hospital, or health care facility. Parish Mission Statement: We, the Catholic faithful of The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, in union with our Holy Father, the Pope, and our Bishop, are called through Baptism to share in the ministry which Jesus Christ has entrusted to the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. As priest and lay faithful in a rural area, we utilize our energy to serve the spiritual needs of the Kingdom of God to promote a culture of life, justice, and peace to this generation and the generations that follow us. Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary O Immaculate Heart of Mary, Heavenly beauty and splendor of the Father, you are the most valued Heavenly treasure. New Eve, immaculate in soul, spirit and body, created of the godly seed by the Spirit of God, you are the spiritual Mother of mankind. Pure Virgin, full of grace then and now, your whole being was raised Heavenly in full glory, to be elevated above all the hosts within the Kingdom of God. O Heavenly Mother, Queen of Heaven and earth, I recognize the glory of your highest title, the Immaculate Heart of Mary! Loving Mother, dispenser of endless blessings, you who continually intercede on our behalf, please present my need before your loving Son, Jesus. (Mention your request) O Immaculate Heart of Mary, I know that you are now presenting my need before Jesus, for you have never turned away those in dire need. Mother dearest, I await your favorable answer, submitting myself to the Divine will of the Lord, for all glories are His for ever and ever. Amen.

3 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, January 17 th, 2016 Sunday Readings First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 Isaiah prophesizes that Jerusalem will again be held in high esteem by God. He states that all nations will witness its glory. He compares a groom s joy toward his bride to the joy that God will feel toward Jerusalem. Responsorial Psalm: 21 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Paul discusses the different gifts and talents bestowed upon different individuals. He explains that each individual receives various talents so that everyone can contribute something to society. Gospel: John 2:1-11 Jesus and Mary attended a wedding where Mary informed Jesus that there was no more wine. At first he said it did not concern him, but then he turned several jugs of water into wine. His disciples were also present and believed in him more strongly after they witnessed the first sign of glory he revealed to them. In Loving Memory The Altar Candles in St. Basil s Church are burning in loving memory of Father Joseph Hornick by Debby & Michael McDonald The Altar Candles in St. Francis Church are burning in loving memory of Stephen Kravetz by Debby & Michael McDonald Reminder: CCD classes resume this Sunday at their regularly scheduled me, 8:00AM. Second Sunday in Ordinary Time There are different gifts but the same Spirit; there are different ministries but the same Lord; there are different works but the same God who accomplishes all of them in everyone. To each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. As members of a vibrant church community it is easy to recognize the giftedness of so many people. Our worship comes alive through the commitment of readers, musicians. Our education efforts for adults and children reflect the firm faith of others, ready to transmit what they believe. The outreach to those in need continues to be an expression of Christ s love for others, through the pantry or hospital visits. The person who welcomed you at the door of the church made you feel welcome... May we pause for a moment and look around. What still needs to be accomplished to build His kingdom here? Maybe it s something that has never been tried before, but it can answer a great need. Do we know where someone can get a job? Is there someone who needs a visit and a prayer? Is a visit to a terminally ill person possible, so a caregiver can have a respite or get to the store? May we pause for a moment and look inside. Quietly look at your hands. What gift do you see that you have that can touch the life of someone else? Pope emeritus Benedict XVI certainly spoke about our ability to serve the common good. Maybe your gift is the only thing someone needs to change his or her life. Use it. As an example look at what happened at Cana. Mary s last words in the bible do whatever he tells you certainly helped the new family and strengthened DAILY READINGS MONDAY 1Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16b-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22 TUESDAY 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28 WEDNESDAY~ St. Fabian, Pope, Martyr; Saint Sebastian, Martyr 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6 THURSDAY~ St. Agnes, Virgin, Martyr 1 Sm 18:6-9, 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; Mk 3:7-12 FRIDAY 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19 SATURDAY~St. Vincent, Deacon, Martyr; St. Marianne Cope, Virgin 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21 SUNDAY~ THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15

4 Weekly Liturgical Celebrations Saturday, January 16 3:15 ~ 3:45 PM Dushore Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 PM Dushore Frank Mucha by Bill & Peggy Black Sunday, January 17 6:45 7:00 AM Mildred Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 AM Mildred Mass for the People 9:30 AM Dushore Theresa Walsh by the Potter Family Monday, January 18 9:00PM Dushore Deceased Members of the Gerald & Alice Taylor Family by Alice Taylor Carey Tuesday, January 19 9:00AM Mildred Marie Sharrow by Mary Finan Wednesday, January 20 9:00AM Dushore Laura White by Marie McKernan & William Charnitski Thursday, January 21 9:00AM Mildred Joseph & Kathryn Doyle by Jean & Joan 10:30AM Darway Catherine Lambert by Michael & Debbie McDonald & Family Friday, January 22 For Daily Mass please attend St. Mary's: Wyalusing St. Peter & Paul: Towanda Saturday, January 23 3:15 ~ 3:45 PM Dushore Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 PM Dushore Peter Finan by the Family Sunday, January 24 6:45 7:00 AM Mildred Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 AM Mildred Mass for the People 9:30 AM Dushore Sr. Alicia Cavanaugh by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph McDonough A Special Thank You A special thank you to all who made the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish churches beautiful for our Christmas celebrations, most especially to our liturgical ministers, decorators, choir and musicians, ushers, Knights of Columbus, and Altar & Rosary Society. Thank you for your selfless giving of your time and talent to help enhance our Christmas liturgies. May God continue to bless you and your families during the New Year Financial Statements of Parish Support Please contact the rectory if you would like your financial statement of parish support mailed to you. Statements will not be sent out unless the rectory is notified. You may also stop in at the rectory and pick it up. From a Letter to the Ephesians by Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr The harmony of unity It is right for you to give glory in every way to Jesus Christ who has given glory to you; you must be made holy in all things by being united in perfect obedience, in submission to the bishop and the presbyters. I am not giving you orders as if I were a person of importance. Even if I am a prisoner for the name of Christ, I am not yet made perfect in Jesus Christ. I am now beginning to be a disciple and I am speaking to you as my fellow disciple. It is you who should be strengthening me by your faith, your encouragement, your patience, your serenity. But since love will not allow me to be silent about you, I am taking the opportunity to urge you to be united in conformity with the mind of God. For Jesus Christ, our life, without whom we cannot live, is the mind of the Father, just as the bishops, appointed over the whole earth, are in conformity with the mind of Jesus Christ. It is fitting, therefore, that you should be in agreement with the mind of the bishop as in fact you are. Your excellent presbyters, who are a credit to God, are as suited to the bishop as strings to a harp. So in your harmony of mind and heart the song you sing is Jesus Christ. Every one of you should form a choir, so that, in harmony of sound through harmony of hearts, and in unity taking the note from God, you may sing with one voice through Jesus Christ to the Father. If you do this, he will listen to you and see from your good works that you are members of his Son. It is then an advantage to you to live in perfect unity, so that at all times you may share in God. If in a short space of time I have become so close a friend of your bishop in a friendship not based on nature but on spiritual grounds how much more blessed do I judge you to be, for you are as united with him as the Church is to Jesus Christ, and Jesus Christ to the Father, so that all things are in harmony through unity. Let no one make any mistake: unless a person is within the sanctuary, he is deprived of God s bread. For if the prayer of one or two has such power, how much more has the prayer of the bishop and the whole Church. When everything falls apart, only one thing sustains our hope: God loves us, he loves everyone! Pope Francis

5 Our Weekly Parish Offertory Collection The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish January 9 th & 10 th, 2016 $4, Building & Maintenance $ Thank you for your generosity! January Second Collections January 30 & 31~ Campaign for Human Development Word of Life We were made to love and be loved; we are meant to depend on one another, serving each other in humility and walking together in times of suffering. Our relationships are meant to help us grow in perfect love. Cardinal Seán P. O Malley, O.F.M. Cap. Patron of the Week Ally Bell s Please support our patrons on the back of the bulletin. A Prayer for our Military God our Father, walk through my house and take away all my worries; and please watch over and heal my family. Heavenly Father, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in this, our time of need. These things I humbly ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen. Please pray for: Darrin J. Denmon, PMB 155; P O Box 30800, Honolulu, HI PVT Stephen MacElhaney Punisher 5th Platoon 1-7bFABN b-battery Blair Street Ft. Sill, OK Natalie Dymond 9030 Moccasin Lake, San Antonio, Tx RCT Sharif Welton 1st RTBN PLT 1004 CO B, Box 16135, Parris Island, SC Matthew J. Dailey 114 East Cochran Ave,Unit 110 Clovis, NM Air Force Captain Shawn M. McDonald 145 Kings Highway; Apt 307 Dover, DE Airforce SSGT Amber Adams Liturgical Ministers for January 23 & 24 Special Ministers of Communion 4:00 PM Dushore Jody Lambert 7:30 AM Mildred K. Bohensky 9:30 AM Dushore D. McDonough Lectors 4:00 PM Dushore D. Lambert 7:30 AM Mildred S. Moyer 9:30 AM Dushore B. Hawke, P.Wylie Altar Servers 4:00 PM Dushore 7:30 AM Mildred R. Thomas 9:30 AM Dushore N. Werner, C. Werner Greeters 4:00 PM Dushore J. & E. Richlin 7:30 AM Mildred J. Walsh 9:30 AM Dushore M. & K. Evangelisti, D. Hallam If you have not yet made your gift, and need a pledge envelope, packets are available by calling the Diocesan Development Office at or online at Update of the Annual Diocesan Appeal: Our Parish Goal: $41, Total Raised: $36, Under Goal: $4, Percentage of Parishioners Pledged as of 1/12/ % (178 out of 469 people pledged) Donate for the Year of Mercy to the Heat & Eat Fund Donate to the Heat and Eat fund which was established by Father Joe to help parishioners and those in need of food or fuel oil. Anyone who is in need of assistance may contact the parish office at We receive many requests in the winter when heating oil is high and our parish has been able to help those in our community through those difficult times. Last year, the parish was able to help 13 families providing over $3, in assistance The generosity of our parishioners has made this possible. Please consider contributing to this fund with any size gift. Contact the parish office at , or write on your check, Heat and Eat Fund and include it with your offering. Let s be a blessing to others this Year.

6 Chosen: IHM Youth Program IHM Parish Youth (Grades 7-12) are invited to meet for spiritual enrichment! The next meeting is Monday, January 18 th at 7:00 PM 9:00PM in the Cave (St. Francis Rectory Basement, Mildred) Homemade brownies will be provided For more information contact Elly Rojas at , register online at ihmdushore.com, or join our Facebook group Chosen by God Reflec ng on the Gospel Belief is directed to a Who rather than a what. Our own encounters with Jesus in prayer, through others, (in struggling with daily self-giving) are truly epiphanies of God s glory which also invite us to respond to abundance with belief. These epiphany signs might come in may ways through others in a cry for help, in a lonely person s plea for companionship, in the spontaneous laughter of delight, in the beauty of nature. The challenge for us is to see these as revela ons of God s glory, as epiphanies of God s love for us, and an opportunity to respond in belief. Yes, these common, ordinary signs of God s abundance, love, and glory are all around us. By responding to other persons (recognizing them as revela ons of God to us) we ourselves also become signs of God s abundance, God s fullness. We ourselves are the good wine kept un l a er Jesus s ascension when we take up Jesus s mission as disciples. Living the paschal mystery means that we empty ourselves in order to be filled with the goodness of God s glory. Knights of Columbus Ham Dinner Friday, January 29, 2016 St. Basil s Hall, Dushore 4:00 7:00 PM 2016 Church Calendars for the new year are available in the back of each church. Thank you to Dean, Kay, Jeff & Kim Homer for the gift of the calendars! Father Rojas and Family would like to extend a special thank you for all the prayers, cards, and gifts they received this Christmas Season. Wedding Anniversary Mass His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, and the Office for Parish Life wish to invite couples celebra ng their 25 th or 50 th wedding anniversary in 2016 to a diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 5. The event includes a 2:30 pm Mass at St. Peter s Cathedral followed by a recep on. Requests for an invita on, with a mailing address, should be made through your parish office before March Nite at the Races Total &12, Great Job! St. Basil s Calendar Raffle Winners Congratulations to the following winners of the St. Basil s January Calendar Raffle! 1/7/16 #657 $ William Hawke, Williamsport 1/8/16 #277 $ Ticket Not Sold 1/9/16 #134 $ Ticket Not Sold 1/10/16 #645 $ Linda Thall, Dushore 1/11/16 #421 $ Ticket Not Sold 1/12/15 #216 $ Kat Clark, Dushore Bloodmobile St. Basil s Hall Thursday, February 4th, 2016 Mike Norton Benefit Liturgy Commi ee Mee ng Tuesday, January 26th, :00PM St. Francis Rectory

7 Catch Our Spirit Celebrate Our Catholic Schools As families register their students for the upcoming school year, consider becoming an Academic Angel! Your contribution is an investment in a child s future the outcomes speak for themselves. Our schools offer an instructional environment that challenges the mind, while inspiring and strengthening the spirit. Please consider supporting our students for the school year. You can designate the gift as a memorial or as an honor for someone special. You can also select a particular school to receive your gift or allow us to allocate it to the area with the greatest need. Contributions can be sent to the Diocese of Scranton Scholarship Foundation, 300 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton PA ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY NEWS Our next Bible Study will be at Anne Silla s home in Muncy Valley on Thursday January 21 at 11 am, weather permi ng. We are reading session #6 : MARY IN CHRIST S MINISTRY. Catholic Campaign for Human Development The annual national collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) supports our brothers and sisters in need by bringing them new hope, building community, and addressing the root causes of poverty. The collection will be taken up in parishes in the Diocese of Scranton on the weekend of January 30-31, The theme, "Working on the Margins," focuses our attention on the poor and vulnerable who can often be overlooked as we go about our daily lives. "In this Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis, we are reminded that all of us are welcome to encounter Christ through God's grace. No one is excluded from the mercy and love of God." Bishop Bambera noted that Pope Francis has urged us to "Go and seek out and encounter the most needy!" Supporting the Catholic Campaign for Human Development enables us to answer this call. "We are incomplete until we encounter the love of God and then learn to freely give this love away to all whom God has placed within our lives," the Bishop said. "Our mission as disciples of Jesus will be fulfilled if we engage the journey of faith honestly, if we acknowledge our need for God's merciful presence in our lives, and if we are humble and generous enough to encounter and serve one another along the way."

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