/ THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PARISH November 18 ~ Thirty-Third 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 Mailing Address ~ P O Box 307, Dushore, PA 18614 Parish Office ~ 1 St. Francis Drive, Mildred, PA 18632 (570) 928-8865 Fax (570) 928-7972 Email ~ ihmparish@frontier.com Website ~ ihmdushore.com 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 ~ 7:00 7:15 AM St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mildred Or by appointment
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 relocating to a new parish, please notify the office before you move.) 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 elevate-d 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.
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, November 18, 2018 The First Reading is from the Book of the Prophet Daniel (12:1-3). Daniel is writing to a people who have undergone terrible persecution by pagan rulers. His message to them is one of hope and consolation and a firm assurance that, in the end, God will triumph over all evil, and God s faithful will ultimately experience deliverance. Michael, whose name means one who is like God, is presented as the champion and guardian of Israel. On the Day of Judgment, both the just and the wicked who sleep in the dust of the earth shall arise, and each will reap the consequences of his/her time here on earth. The wicked will experience everlasting horror and disgrace while the faithful will be like the stars forever. This is one of the earliest references to belief in life after death in Old Testament literature. The Responsorial Psalm (16:5, 8-11) Today s psalm is a beautiful prayer of trust and confidence in God in a time of distress. The Second Reading is from the Letter to the Hebrews (10:11-14, 18). This reading continues to contrast Christ s single offering, which removes all sin, to the daily sacrifices of the temple priests. So efficacious is Christ s sacrifice that he now has no work to do other than to await the final judgment of his enemies. The Gospel Reading is from the Gospel of Mark (13:24-32). Chapter 13 of Mark is not easy reading. In the Bible, it is an example of a literary genre called Apocalyptic ( hidden ) writing. This type of writing is not only obscure but it is difficult to interpret. It is meant to give hope to faith communities who are oppressed and to be a warning to those who oppress them. Apocalyptic literature is known for visions, allegories and complicated symbols. It looks ahead to the time when God will triumph over the powers of darkness. Mark has five different strands of thought: prophecies about the destruction of Jerusalem (vv 1-2,14-20); warnings about persecutions to come (vv 9-13); warnings about the dangers of the last days (vv 3-6,21-22); warnings about the second coming of Christ, also referred to as the Day of the Lord (vv 7-8,24-27); and the importance of vigilance (vv 28-37). Mark, using typical apocalyptic symbols (darkened sun, unlit moon, falling stars), seeks to give hope to his persecuted community by referring to the triumphal return of the gloriously risen Christ who will soon put an end to their struggle. Obviously, Mark believes Jesus Second Coming will happen during his lifetime. Jesus uses the image of the fig tree to further assure his readers of the imminence of the Parousia (his Second Coming). Just as we know that summer is coming when the fig tree begins to blossom, so are the disciples to recognize the coming of the Son of Man when a period of affliction and cosmic signs occur. Then Jesus appears to contradict his earlier assertion about the imminence of the Parousia when he says: As to the day and hour, no one knows except the Father. This saying of Jesus is a warning to future generations not to get into the business of predicting the time of his return. Instead, we should busy ourselves with leading good and just lives, always ready for the Lord s return which will come like a thief in the night. Monday Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday ~ The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1-6; Lk 19:11-28 see 680: Zec 2:14-17; Mt 12:46-50 Thursday ~ St. Cecilia, Virgin, Martyr Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1-6, 9; Lk 19:41-44 see 681: Hos 2:16b, 17b, 21-22; Mt 25:1-13 Friday Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday ~ St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1-2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 see 683B: 713-718 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE Dn 7:13-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 21:1-4 Patron of the Week Garnet Valley Please support our patrons!
Liturgical Ministers for November 24-25 Special Ministers of Communion 4:00 PM Dushore D. Homer, J. Lambert, R. Finan 7:30 AM Mildred J. Doyle, J. Walsh, K. Bohensky 9:30 AM Dushore D. Fite, J. Krakoski, T. Hembury Lectors 4:00 PM Dushore D. Lambert, A. Hudzinski 7:30 AM Mildred R. Gumble, S. Moyer 9:30 AM Dushore J. Fite, J. Bogart Altar Servers 4:00 PM Dushore 7:30 AM Mildred H. Clark 9:30 AM Dushore W. Bogart, L. Price Our Weekly Parish Offertory Collection The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish November 10 & 11, 2018 $3,583.25 Heat & Eat Fund $457.93 November Second Collections November 18 ~ Catholic Campaign for Human Development November 25 ~ Fuel Fund Thank you for your generosity! Weekly Liturgical Celebrations Saturday, November 17 3:15 ~ 3:45 PM Dushore Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 PM Dushore Dorothy Dottie Deegan by Peter & Lucille Kratcoski Sunday, November 18 7:00 7:15 AM Mildred Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 AM Mildred Mass for the People 9:30 AM Dushore Ted Hoffman by Mike & Chrissy Skurecki Monday, November 19 9:00 AM Dushore Daniel T. Kelly by Edward M. Kelly Tuesday, November 20 9:00 AM Mildred Rose Lang by James & Josephine Gardner & family Thursday, November 22 9:00 AM Dushore Jim Richlin by Teri Klem Saturday, November 24 3:15 ~ 3:45 PM Dushore Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 PM Dushore John Richlin by Elaine, John, & Chris Richlin Sunday, November 25 7:00 7:15 AM Mildred Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 AM Mildred Mass for the People 9:30 AM Dushore John Cosgrove by Maureen Cosgrove PARISH DATES TO REMEMBER November 23 Night at the Races The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, November 22, and Friday, November 23. We will reopen on Monday, November 26. Thank you! The Book of the Dead (names of deceased loved ones) will be in both churches during the month of November. All are invited to write the names of any deceased loved ones, family and friends in the respective pages of 2018. Altar and Rosary Society Thank You The Altar and Rosary Society would like to thank all those who generously donated to their Bake-less Bake Sale in October. Your support is greatly appreciated!
The Altar & Rosary Society still has cookie cookbooks and cleaning cloths available. For more information or to purchase please call Barb Muller at 570-928-8425. To All Lectors: The new workbooks for year C covering the period December 1, 2018 through November 24, 2019 are now available in the sacristies for you to pick up. Thank you! 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 96820 Matthew J. Dailey 528 La Salle Drive Clovis, NM 88101 LtG Matthew C. McCandless U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron MH 605 Norfolk, VA 23511 A Much Appreciated Thank You! St. Basil s Church would like to thank the guardian angel for donating her time and effort to spread the mulch! Her help is very appreciated and the bank looks beautiful! 26 th Annual Night at the Races Friday, November 23 rd, 2018 St. Basil s Hall, Dushore Sandwich Buffet: 5:45 PM Post Time: 6:45 PM A Sandwich Buffet will be served starting at 6:00 PM, and the first of ten races will begin with a 6:45 PM Post Time. You can Buy A Horse(s) for $10.00, and if your horse wins a race you gain a $50.00 prize. For more information and tickets please contact Dean Homer, Bob Getz, Bob Hurley, Jerry McMahon, Jim Souto, Nathan Chase, Mark Evangelisti, Martina Denmon or John Shoemaker. Special 1 st, 5 th &10 th Races $100 a Horse ($500 prize). Call 928-8932 or email pdean@homerfuneralhome.com to reserve your horse. Please be sure to name your horses! Make your check payable to IHM Parish. Mail to P. Dean Homer, P O Box 1, Dushore, PA 18614-0001, (570) 928-8932.
IHM Parish Bazaar Thank you to all who made the Bazaar such a successful and enjoyable day! More winners, thank yous and totals will be in the next bulletin. Bazaar Raffle Winners ~ Week 15 1 st ~ $200 Doreen Hurley 2 nd ~ $150 Linda Feczko 3 rd ~ $100 Jeann Clinton 4 th ~ $75 Dean Homer 5 th ~ $50 Kathy Dymond 6 th ~ $50 James Walsh 7 th ~ $25 John Leonard 8 th ~ $25 Patty Kisner 9 th ~ $25 Alex Blasi 10 th ~ $25 Charity McCarty 11 th ~ $25 Gloria Weisbrod 12 th ~ $25 Terry Turner 13 th ~ $25 Melissa Mapes 14 th ~ $25 Rick & Tracey Potter 15 th ~ $25 Jill Sysock 16 th ~ $25 Joe Harney Buyers Appreciation ~ $50.00 Rose Higley Big Basket Winners TV ~ Nancy McMahon Dishes ~ Suzanne Kaier Christmas tree/sullivan Review ~ Emily Murray Fall Basket/Shear Expressions ~ Paula Quail Fall Décor/Pam s Cert. ~ Ronald Hill Girls Basket ~ Bob Getz Boys Basket ~ Greyson Homer Wine & Cheese Crackers ~ Dolly Milo Wine & Food Basket ~ Ellie McCarty 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 1-800-932-0313 or electronically at www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis 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 wellbeing. 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 (570-862-7551) or to Diocesan officials, including the Vicar General, Monsignor Thomas M. Muldowney, V.G., at (570-207-2269).
The our Star Tree is back this year in parish! In the back of each church is a tree with star ornaments on it. Please take an ornament and purchase and appropriate gift to match the tag, return the unwrapped gift to the back of either church with the ornament attached to it. The Star Tree provides for the less fortunate people in our community. Tis the season for giving and sharing! If you have any questions, please call Anne McDonough at (570)721-1267. PLEASE RETURN ALL STAR TREE GIFTS TO EITHER CHURCH by December 9 th!!!