Parish of St. Vincent de Paul Dingman Township, Pa.

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1 Parish of St. Vincent de Paul Dingman Township, Pa. Our Vision We are a Spirit-filled community of welcoming believers, helping each other spiritually, financially and practically. We show compassion, gratitude and appreciation toward God and one another as we dream big, spread joy, and share our tears and laughter. Parish Mission St. Vincent de Paul Parish is a welcoming faith community inspired by God s love to serve others, share our gifts and nurture souls. Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 14, 2018 Parish Office 101 St. Vincent Dr. Milford, PA Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.; Closed Thursday Phone: (570) Fax: Office stvoff@ptd.net Pastor s stvfrjb@ptd.net Faith Formation Office: (570) ; stvreled@ptd.net Parish Website: stvdepaulchurch.org facebook: St. Vincent de Paul Parish Worship Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Daily Mass: listed inside Holy Days: as announced Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays: 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. or by appointment ~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome new parishioners, please call or visit the Parish Office to register! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rev. John B. Boyle, Pastor Pastors Emeriti: Rev. Paul M. Mullen, Msgr. William P. Ward Rev. Mr. Joseph A. D Aiello, Retired Deacon Rev. Mr. Brian R. Drury, Deacon Rev. Mr. Joseph A. LaCorte, Deacon Megan Van Wagenen, Administrative Assistant Jo-Ann Fay, Financial Secretary Pastoral Staff Joseph Sudano, Director of Faith Formation Barbara Sudano, Faith Formation Assistant Lorraine Schmidt, Majordomo Denise Spinetta, Pre-School Janine Egan, Director of Music Ministry Larry Farnum, Maintenance Director Marie Caffrey, Coordinator of Ministries Security, Kolbe & Shiloh

2 WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY, January 13, 2018 St. Hilary 5 p.m. JOSEPH ARGIENTO / Deacon Joe & Marie-Eleana D Aiello SUNDAY, January 14, 2018 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. ALL PARISHIONERS 11:15 a.m. ALLISON ZINGARO / Pat Staab MONDAY, January 15, a.m. JOHN & HELEN KUTZ / Grandchildren TUESDAY, January 16, a.m. ROSE VASSALLO / Victor & Iris Perez WEDNESDAY, January 17, 2018 St. Anthony 9 a.m. GEORGE S. ZANDALASINI SR. / Kathy Eckert THURSDAY, January 18, 2018 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Begins NO MASS FRIDAY, January 19, a.m. JIM DUFFY / Lorraine Mincin SATURDAY, January 20, 2018 Ss. Fabian & Sebastian 5 p.m. MAUREEN McCLOSKEY / Julie & Steve SUNDAY, January 21, 2018 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE DENNEHY FAMILY / Wright Family 11:15 a.m. ALL PARISHIONERS Extraordinary Minister of Communion Training The Office for Parish Life will offer an all-day training session for new Extraordinary Ministers of Communion on Saturday, January 27, from 9:00AM to 2:30PM at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 330 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Candidates for the training should have the approval of his or her pastor. There is no fee for the training and lunch will be provided. To register, please call the Office for Parish Life at Daily Mass Schedule & Parish Activities During Inclement Weather: For the safety and consideration of all involved we will observe the following during inclement winter weather: If the Delaware Valley School System cancels school due to snow or ice or other weather issues, Daily Mass, parish meetings and Faith Formation classes will be cancelled. If DVSD delays the opening of school due to snow, ice or other weather related issues the time of the Daily Mass will be delayed as well. Therefore, if DVSD issues a 2 hour delay, Mass will be delayed 2 hours hence, Mass would begin at 11:00 AM. This Inclement Weather Mass Schedule does not apply to Saturday Evening and Sunday Masses. I hope that everyone would consider their safety and the safety of others when inclement weather occurs on Saturday or Sunday! The Lord does not want you to kill yourself or others by driving when the roads are treacherous. If He desires you in heaven, he will call you His way! It is important to check with the radio, TV or computer announcements for delays or cancellations due to inclement weather. If Faith Formation classes are cancelled on Sunday, a REMIND notice will be sent by the Faith Formation office. To the Parents of our Young Children: May I Suggest Relax! God put the wiggle in the children; don t feel you have to suppress it in God s house. All are welcome! Sit toward the front where it is easier for your little ones to see and hear what is going on at the altar. They tire of seeing the backs of other s heads. Quietly explain the parts of the Mass and actions of the priest, altar servers, choir, etc. Sing the hymns, pray and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you. If you have to leave Mass with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back. As Jesus said, Let the children come to me. Remember that the way we welcome children in Church directly affects the way they respond to the Church, to God, and to one another. Let them know that they are at home in this house of worship. Please remember that the Chapel is a place for Eucharistic Adoration and Prayer and Reservation. It is not a Cry Room! To the Members of Our Parish: The presence of children is a gift to the Church and they are a reminder that our parish is growing. Please welcome our children and give a smile of encouragement to their parents!

3 Pastor s Corner: Our response to today s readings is Psalm 40:9 Your law is within my heart I was saddened to read in the news that only 55% of Americans consider Christmas a religious holiday. Perhaps, they believe that Jesus was just a myth. If we can believe that persons such as Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King Jr, and Gandhi existed, then Jesus, whose life is recorded in symbolic language of the Gospels, is much more than a myth. Without the birth of this most precious child, the darkness would overcome the world... the darkness that thinks life is all about just the material things of this world. From this impoverished and defenseless child, Jesus, would arise a new way to live--in self-giving, nonviolent love seeking justice for the poor and disadvantaged. How precious then are all children and all human life... you just never know who may be carrying the inner light of Christ. How very important, then, that each of us develop a consistent ethic of life. Not familiar with this term? During a lecture at Fordham University on December 6, 1983, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin first articulated what he referred to as the "consistent ethic of life." In light of Catholic Social Teaching on the sacredness of human life and human dignity, Bernardin believed that life issues, broadly understood, are of one piece (a "seamless garment"). In other words, if one is committed to "preserving life" (opposing abortion, euthanasia, etc.), one should also be committed to "enhancing life." As he states: "Those who defend the right to life of the weakest among us must be equally visible in support of the quality of life of the powerless among us: the old and the young, the hungry and the homeless, the undocumented immigrant and the unemployed worker." Bernardin states, The purpose of proposing a consistent ethic of life is to argue that success on any one of the issues threatening life requires a concern for the broader attitude in society [both domestic and foreign] about respect for human life. May all be a blessing by letting the light of Christ shine through your good actions for life. Thank You: I want to thank all who made our celebration of the Epiphany so meaningful and so beautiful for our parishioners. Additionally, I want to thank everyone who made the Epiphany Parish Luncheon so successful. All the food was delicious and certainly abundant! The selection of desserts was vast and the experience of fellowship and togetherness was unsurpassed! May we now take this manifestation of Christ to humanity to enable us to do the Work of Christmas. Food for Thought: A friend sent me this little prayer that I thought you might find useful as we begin another in our pilgrimage: God be in my head and in my understanding. God be in my eyes and in my looking. God be in my mouth and in my speaking. God be in my heart and in my thinking. God be at my end and at my parting.

4 Youth Group Gatherings and Events Join us to feed and live your faith! Young people gather in the Parish Hall on alternating Sunday evenings from 6:30 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.* January Life is Very Good Rally* March for Life in Washington D.C. Pray for us! January 21 Winter Light Fest February 4 Where is the Love? Check us out on Remind Service: Text Join Code: Jesus1s There are no classes Sunday, January 14, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. There will be classes on Wednesday, January 17. There will be an 8 th grade parent/student meeting on Wednesday, January 17 and again on Sunday, January 21 during class times. Students and at least one parent must attend either meeting. The First Eucharist Enrollment Mass will be held next Sunday, January 28 at the 11:15 am Mass. All 2 nd grade students and at least one parent must attend this mass. Cursillo Ultreya Join us for an Ultreya at St. Vincent de Paul parish hall on Sunday, January 28th from 2 4 p.m. Faith and fellowship make up the afternoon. If you have been thinking of making a Cursillo weekend or just want to be with friends, or make new ones, come on out and join us. All are welcome! A Time for Quiet, Prayer and Sharing Lent is just around the corner and is a time to renew our faith--something that requires prayer and reflection. Jesus himself, although he was often on the move and often engaged with crowds of people, always took time for silence and prayer. In a small faith-sharing community we realize how important it is for us to do the same. Live Lent! will provide the opportunity for quiet, prayer and sharing in a small group. Groups will meet at various times and places once a week for approximately 90 minutes during Lent. The Live Lent! book also has meditations you can use on all of the other days of Lent. You will have the opportunity to sign up for the group that works best for you on January 27 and 28. For more information please contact Deb Croston at or debra.croston@gmail.com. *Free* Food for Families and Friends Dinner! Sponsored by: The Parish of St. Vincent de Paul & The Knights of Columbus Council #9832 Sunday, January 21 Italian Dinner served from 2 4 pm St. Vincent de Paul Parish Hall Parish Travel Opportunity Father John will be hosting a Parish Trip with Collette Travel to The Alpine Countries Austria Germany Switzerland. October 11 23, 2018 *13 Days * *17 meals * *11 Breakfasts * *6 Dinners* Double: $4,199 Single: $4,649 Book Now and Save $200 per Person. Brochures are now available!

5 Grateful Caretakers of St. Vincent de Paul ~~ The Lifestyle of Generous Hearts ~~ January 7: $ 6,855 Important Announcement Regarding Financial Statements for 2017 We will not be mailing statements to all parishioners as we have done in the past, rather we will provide the statements by request only. If you would like a year-end statement of your contributions for tax purposes, please contact our bookkeeper Jo- Ann Fay in the parish office, and she will be happy to provide the information. stvfin@ptd.net or If you send an or leave a message, please be sure to provide your full name and envelope number. Thank you! St. Vincent s Loaves and Fishes Weekly total: $ Total for Fiscal Year: $4, Be My Witness And the survey says.. Thank you to all our parishioners who took our second survey Welcome Matters. High marks were given to our parish staff, the effectiveness of our parish website, and appreciation for our efforts to welcome all. At the same time, a number of comments were made that certainly deserve further consideration, for example: while all are welcome appears to be our strength, the reality for some is often not so. And requests were made for more accommodations for those with disabilities additional parking spaces was frequently mentioned. It will take us time to discern what we have heard and initiate positive change where needed, but we are grateful for your feedback. What you say matters! The survey results may be viewed on our parish website and have been posted in the Parish Hall, the Resource Center and in the narthex of the church. We encourage you to review them. 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 celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2018 to a diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 10. The event includes a 2:30 pm Mass at St. Peter s Cathedral followed by a reception. Requests for an invitation, with a mailing address, should be made through the parish office before March 12. SUPER St. Vincent de Paul Parish Sunday, January 14, 2018 (Snow Date: *Saturday, January 27, 2018*) Doors Open 12 pm ~ Games Start at 1 pm $25 Packages, Specials Only $600 Jackpot! Refreshments Raffles & 50/50 Drawings Super Bingo Sponsored by the Parish Activities Committee -- Fundraiser for our Parish Please note:** If the Snow date is used event will be on Saturday night not Sunday** **Snow Date Doors open 5:30pm Games will start 7:00 pm**

6 January 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Crafters & Stitchers 10:30 a.m. Play Group 9 a.m. Super Bingo! Parish Fundraiser Doors open at Noon Sharing the Sunday Readings 6:30 p.m. Finance Council & Generous Hearts Mtg 7 p.m. Be My Witness Mtg. 7:10 p.m. 21 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Coffee Hour 9:45 a.m. Faith Outreach Ministry Mtg Crafters & Stitchers 10:30 a.m Play Group 9 a.m Food for Families & Friends 2 p.m. Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Sharing the Sunday Readings 6:30 p.m Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Coffee Hour 9:45 a.m. Crafters & Stitchers 10:30 a.m. Play Group 9 a.m. Cursillo Ultreya 2 p.m. Sharing the Sunday Readings 6:30 p.m. February 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY No Senior Club Mtg. this month see you in March! Red Cross Blood Drive 1-6 p.m.

7 TAKE FIVE FOR FAITH Sunday, Jan 14, SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME -- It s your call Most of us are leery about accepting calls from unknown sources. In the happy age of caller ID, it s as if a virtual butler brings each visitor s card on a silver tray into our drawing room. We can decline to be home to any undesirable contact. Still, people of faith do want to be present when it s God who comes calling. How do we learn to distinguish that special voice from all the internal chatter clamoring for our attention? Veterans in discernment are helpful mentors, including pastors, spiritual directors, and the blueprint stories of past saints. Seekers, take the call! TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19; 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20; John 1:35-42 (65). Here I am. You called me. Monday, Jan 15, Stick with the routine How many of us have tried to get in shape for a big event, like a reunion or wedding? We eat less, exercise, and hope to make a good impression. Once the big day arrives, there s little more to do than enjoy ourselves. That s what the apostles were doing while Jesus was in their midst. After years of praying for a savior, Christ finally arrived, so there was nothing more to do than savor the moment. The real challenge is to continue healthy practices once the big event is over so that we re more prepared for the next event. What exercises will help you prepare for the next big spiritual event in your life? TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Samuel 15:16-23; Mark 2:18-22 (311). Why do John s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast? Tuesday, Jan 16, Sabbath prayer While the Pharisees may have overemphasized strict observance of the Sabbath, perhaps we have swung too far in the opposite direction. Look around you on any Sunday afternoon you ll see people shopping, working, rushing about. And most of us are right in the thick of things. While having options on how to spend our free time is a good thing, what seems to be getting lost is the notion of a qualitative difference in the pace of life, the quiet Sunday afternoons of times past. We all need a space in our crowded lives for time apart, time to reconnect with ourselves, our loved ones, and our God. Whatever your own Sunday choices might be, make sure you find a way to keep holy the Sabbath. After all, as Jesus taught, the Sabbath was designed for our benefit. God doesn t need a day of rest we do. TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Mark 2:23-28 (312). The Sabbath was made for humankind, and not humankind for the Sabbath. Wednesday, Jan 17, MEMORIAL OF ANTHONY, ABBOT -- Go for broke At one point in the gospels, Jesus says, Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother (Matthew 12:50). Saint Anthony, the fourth-century Egyptian considered the founder of Christian monasticism, would have easily qualified as Jesus family. Sitting one day in church, he heard the gospel passage, If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me (Matthew 19:21). He immediately sold what he owned, arranged for the financial support of his sister, gave the rest of his money to the poor, and went into the desert to live as a hermit. Sometimes we need a here I am Lord faith that gets up and does the will of God before we can talk ourselves out of it. TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Mark 3:1-6 (313). Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it? Thursday, Jan 18, Touch the pain When people are hurting, they seek the healing power of physical touch, just as those who followed Jesus did. Perhaps that is one reason why healing massage is one of the fastest-growing phenomena in our society. We seek to be healed physically, emotionally, and spiritually of what ails us, what causes us dis-ease, and the power of touch can help in all these areas. Be a healer yourself, by offering a comforting hug or shoulder to cry on, a handshake of praise, a kiss to a loved one. To touch and be touched in healing, healthy ways is as natural and human as to breathe and walk. Reach out and make the connection today! TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Mark 3:7-12 (314). He had cured many and, as a result, those who had diseases were pressing upon him to touch him. Friday, Jan 19, Jesus chooses his teammates When it comes to Christian unity, Jesus points us in an odd direction by his example. When he calls his 12 closest followers, it's not pretty: Roman collaborators, men smelling of fish, a political agitator, and a thief, among others. Many of these will never distinguish themselves beyond their denial, betrayal, and doubt of the one whom they follow. Why does Jesus make such eccentric choices? We might as well ask why Jesus wants you and me. Jesus calls whom he calls, and if we don't all go to the same church, is that his problem or ours? TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Samuel 24:3-21; Mark 3:13-19 (315). Jesus called to him those whom he wanted, and they came to him. Saturday, Jan 20, MEMORIAL OF FABIAN, POPE, MARTYR -- Serve when called Can a layperson be chosen pope? It happened in the year 236, when it is said that those who had gathered to elect a new bishop of Rome saw a dove alight upon the head of Fabian, an unknown layman and farmer who happened to be visiting the city. He was at once proclaimed bishop of Rome by acclamation. Fabian made important contributions to the church, including his decision to send seven bishops to Gaul to evangelize the region we know today as France and Belgium. Be prepared for service both great and small at any time of day or night. TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Mark 3:20-21 (316). Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the Sabbath, to save life or to kill? 2017 TrueQuest Communications. TakeFiveForFaith.com; mail@takefiveforfaith.com. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com.

8 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 ( ).