March 20, 2016 Passion Sunday Sanctuary Candles Church In Memory of Paul Kopicki Requested by: Wife & Family Chapel In Memory of Rose Budanovitz Requested by: Family Bread and Wine The altar breads and wine for this week are in memory of Paul Kopicki Requested by Wife & Family
THE FIRST MOMENT OF THE TRIDUUM The primary sign of the Mass of the Lord s Supper is the washing of feet. When Jesus washed the feet of the disciples he didn t look up. Whether the feet were Peter s or John s or Judas, he didn't want to know. He just wanted everyone to know that his love went out to them all, whether they were saints or sinners. He didn t want to see whether the face was beautiful or ugly, whether the face had virtue or vice written on it, whether the face was white or red or yellow or black, whether the face was a man s or a woman s; he loved them all. John s Gospel account of the Last Supper, which is always the Gospel of this first moment of the Triduum, doesn t give us the story of Jesus blessing and sharing the bread and wine. John tells us instead of this foot-washing action of Jesus universal love. And this is what we are commanded to commemorate; this is the Church that we invite our candidates to join. Lent ends as we move into our paschal fast! THURSDAY 7:00 PM EVENING MASS OF THE LORD S SUPPER Welcoming the Easter Triduum Liturgy of the Word Washing of the Feet Liturgy of the Eucharist Rice Bowl Collection Procession to Reservation Chapel & Adoration The Paschal fast begins Night Prayer 10:00 PM
THE SECOND MOMENT OF THE TRIDUUM Pain, sacrifice and inconvenience are today viewed as experiences of no value, which are to be avoided. So we choose addictions, divorce and physician-assisted suicide to achieve the quality of life we prefer. But in a life marked by the DNA of original sin, Jesus calls us to own life s pain and grow through life s pain. The primary sign of the Good Friday liturgy is Jesus passion and death on the cross, a passion and death which makes it possible for us to live with God s love. By reverencing the cross of Christ we reverence all crosses of our lives. Crosses which teach us conscience and commitment and generosity and faithfulness. As we focus on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ and venerate the Cross, we bring to this liturgy those persons who seem hard to love and those commitments which seem hard to remain faithful to. Morning Prayer - 9:30 AM FRIDAY 12:10 PM COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD S PASSION AND DEATH Prostration in silence Liturgy of the Word The Solemn Intercessions Adoration of the Cross Collection for Holy Land Holy Communion Living Stations of The Cross at 7:00 PM (Good Shepherd School Community) The Church will close immediately after Stations.
THE THIRD MOMENT OF THE TRIDUUM As we celebrate symbols of our life in Christ during the Triduum, we wait for Christ to return again as He rose. That waiting becomes most intense in the third moment of the Triduum, the liturgy of the Easter Vigil. While we watch, we renew our faith by recalling God s mighty deeds as recorded in our Scriptures. And when Christ does not come in glory this year, we celebrate that we are not a people abandoned and despairing. Rather we are a people of vision and hope, a people with whom Jesus is constantly present in sacrament. Now that we have earlier celebrated the universal love of our Master and Lord, and the sacrificial cost of that love, we now enter sacramentally into Christ s dying and rising. When we have done all this and done this well, our Triduum comes to an end. We continue to keep watch in fasting and prayer at home with our families. Morning Prayer - 9:30 AM Blessing of Baskets - 3:00 PM in Conlan Hall SATURDAY 8:00 PM THE EASTER VIGIL Blessing of the fire Thanksgiving for the Light (Exsultet) Liturgy of the Word Blessing of the Water Reception Into Church Liturgy of the Eucharist EASTER SUNDAY - March 27, 2016 7:00 AM & 8:30 AM EASTER MASS AT CHAPEL 10:30 AM & NOON EASTER MASS AT CHURCH
Monday REMEMBERING March 21 23 7:30 Karen McGlynn-7th Family 12:10 Josephine Balakier-MM St. Hedwig s Rosary Makers Tuesday 7:30 Stanley Pacovsky Kopicki Family 12:10 Thomas Hanlon-ALM Family Wednesday 7:30 Murak Family-ALM Family 12:10 Joseph Hurst-ALM Carol Sharon EASTER EGG HUNT The Holy Name Society will conduct its annual Easter Egg Hunt today (Palm Sunday) at 1:30 PM. The hunt will take place at St. Ann s Chapel grounds. Children of the parish ages 9 and under are invited to participate. LITTLE WHITE BOOKS The Little White Books will be distributed after Masses this weekend. This book is meant to help you enjoy six minutes a day in prayer during these next 50 days of the Easter Season. Please one per family. NITE AT THE RACES Holy Name Society will sponsor a Nite at the Races on Saturday, April 16th in Conlan Hall. All returns must be made by April 3rd. Doors open at 6:00 PM. M E D I T A T I O N Forgiveness Throughout Luke s account of Christ s passion is the theme of forgiveness. It is good for us to hear these messages again with fresh ears. Consider that Jesus knows He will be handed over, He knows he will be betrayed by his number one apostle and despite this Jesus gives the bread of life - the Eucharist. Even while enduring the pain of crucifixion, Jesus begs the Father Forgive them, they know not what they do. Finally, as Jesus hangs dying a horrible death, a criminal taunts Him and a second criminal acknowledges the guilt they deservedly carry for their actions. Jesus assures this good thief that Today you will be with me in paradise. If Jesus can forgive executioners, thieves and defectors, there is great reason to believe Jesus will also forgive my sins - and yours. We can approach the sacrament of reconciliation confident that Jesus through the priest will extend the promise of paradise to each of us. PENANCE SERVICE Penance Service will be held tonight (Sunday) at 7:00 PM in the Church. This will be your last opportunity to go to Confession before Easter. PRACTICES FOR HOLY WEEK Holy Thursday will be on Wednesday, March 23rd at 6:30 PM in the Church. Good Friday will be on Friday, March 25th at 10:00 AM in the Church. Easter Vigil will on Saturday, March 26th at 10:00 AM in the Church. CHRISM MASS All the faithful of the Diocese are invited to attend the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton, on Tuesday, March 22nd at 4:00 PM. At this Mass priests from throughout the Diocese will renew their priestly promises before the Bishop, and the oils to be used for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick and Holy Orders will be blessed. Participation in the Chrism Mass is a beautiful way to pray for and support the priests of the Diocese. FLOWERS FOR HOMEBOUND Eucharistic Ministers serving the homebound and nursing homes are asked to pick up their flowers for Easter distribution after Masses this weekend in the Sacristy. EASTER MASS INTENTION ENVELOPES Special Easter Mass Intention envelopes can be found in your monthly March packets to remember both living and deceased family members and friends. Please write the names of your loved ones on the back of the envelope. The envelopes will be placed on the altar during all of the Easter Masses to remember your intentions. Please place the envelopes in the collection basket. Thank you. TONY BUTEL S CELEBRATION Our parish will have a celebration in honor of Tony on Divine Mercy Sunday. We invite you to join us on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Immediately following the Mass, we will gather in Conlan Hall to express our gratitude to Tony for his service and leadership to our parish. Please mark your calendars and join us. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WEST SIDE FOOD PANTRY Looking to give back for the Easter holiday? The West Side Food Pantry is accepting volunteers on March 22nd at 11:00 AM to pack bags of food to help 100 families and on March 23rd at 12:30 PM to distribute food to their guests. Please consider helping. The food pantry is also in need of peanut butter, cereal, pasta sauce, macaroni and cheese and canned beef stew. For information ot to volunteer, please email clancycash@hotmail.com. No computer? Please call Carmella Faust at 570-287-3682. In Memoriam Douglas Koziel Martha Herrscher
St. Ignatius Financial Status March 13, 2016 I take this opportunity to share with you the financial status of our parish. Since my arrival on June 29 th, I have met with our Finance Council at least once a month and when necessary, twice a month. We have come to understand that our weekly income does not meet our, weekly expenses. Our parish has 2.3 million in our Diocesan Accounts that include: Educational Endowments, Perpetual Care Accounts for our Cemeteries, a St. Vincent De Paul Account to care for the poor and a Building and Maintenance Account. The money in these accounts was created for specific projects or needs. This money can only be used for what it is intended for. The name of each account and the amount in each of these accounts is listed below. Our parish has the following accounts with the Diocese of Scranton: St. Ignatius Savings Account = $698,906.98 St. Ignatius Elementary Fund = $404,812.64 St. Ignatius Cemetery Account = $367,990.78 St. Ignatius Educational Fund = $594,550.35 St. Vincent de Paul Fund = $54,469.87 St. Hedwig Cemetery = $33,412.92 St. Mary Cemetery = $150,000.00 Since last summer, I was able to save money by cutting down on our expenses toward weekend clergy help. Currently, Fr. Alex and I are celebrating all of our weekend masses and hearing Confessions. In addition, with a heavy heart and after consulting with our Finance Council, Tony Butel, our Pastoral Associate will be leaving our staff as of April 3 rd. We do not have the income to sustain his salary. Tony understands our situation and is most accepting of what I need to do. I hope that you are able to join us at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on April 3 rd, and the light reception that will follow in Conlan Hall, to honor Tony s ministry at St. Ignatius. In the near future, I will come to you with a report on our income and expenses as well as, looking at developing an Increased Offertory Program. Once we see our income and how I have cut back on our expenses, we will also come to understand the need for an increased offertory program. As we know from paying our own bills, our utility expenses rise but, our income remains the same. I prefer to make you aware of the situation as it happens rather than, coming to you with a large amount of debt.
Moreover, I have developed a Building and Grounds Committee. This committee meets once a month and analyzes the building as well as, maintenance needs of our parish. We have developed a 3 year plan for upcoming projects that includes: In 2016, we are considering the following projects: St. Ignatius Church Roof & Gutter repairs. St. Ignatius Church Steeple needs to be repainted. Conlan Hall electrical panel box needs an update. Purchasing mats for St. Ignatius Church & St. Ann s Chapel. Currently we rent the mats. St. Ignatius Church Entrance Heaters in the Vestibule need to be replaced. In 2017, we are considering the following projects: St. Ignatius Rectory windows need to be replaced. Bergan Hall windows need to be replaced. St. Ignatius Church parking lot needs to be sealed. In 2018, we are considering the following project: St. Ignatius Church HVAC Units need to be replaced. In consultation with our Parish Council, I have asked a member of our Finance Council to join the Parish Council. As a result, the needs of our parish are being communicated on both a pastoral and financial level. Moreover, in the near future, I will develop a Liturgy Committee as well as, a Cemetery Committee. This will help us continue to build bridges, communicate better and assess our needs. As I shared with you when I arrived, I am honored to be your Pastor. My vision is to unite our parish at all levels, to empower those who have gifts and talents and to shed transparency on all aspects of our development. We will grow together and continue to build upon the beautiful leadership of our past. Finally, may we reflect on the words of Pope Francis who said, Let us ask ourselves: how do I follow Jesus? Jesus speaks in silence in the Mystery of the Eucharist. He reminds us every time that following him means going out of ourselves and not making our life a possession of our own but rather, a gift to Him and to others. Thank you for following Jesus and for making our parish a gift to me, to the stranger, to the poor and to one another. May God bless you for your love and dedication to our parish.
PARISH SCHOOLS Good Shepherd Academy: Principal, Mr. James Jones Phone: 570-718-4724 Holy Redeemer High School: Principal, Mrs. Anita Sirak Phone: 570-829-2424 YOUTH MINISTRY Our parish offers a comprehensive Youth Ministry including community building, service, religious education and socialization. Watch the bulletin for ministry information. THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS This is a process the Catholic Church uses to bring adult members into the faith. Anyone interested in becoming a part of this process or in obtaining more information can call Tony Butel at 570-288-6446. This journey in faith is concerned with the total formation of the person into living and serving with the Church community. BAPTISM Expectant and new parents are asked to participate in a seminar on Baptism. Please call the Rectory to schedule an appointment with Tony Butel. Godparents are welcome to attend, though it is not required. Please call the rectory to register at your earliest convenience. The celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism is on the third Sunday of every month except during Lent. MARRIAGE Congratulations! You are asked to contact one of the parish priests at least six months before the date of your marriage so that the appropriate preparations can be made for this special celebration. VISITATION OF THE SICK Please call the office for visitation of the sick at home, in the hospital, or health care facility. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Urgent calls will be attended to at any time of the day or night. RELIGIOUS FORMATION Grades 1 6 Sunday morning from 9:15 AM to 10:20 AM. Grades 7 8 Released Time Confirmation Program High School Sunday Evenings (Monthly) NEW PARISHIONERS Please register by calling the rectory. Those moving should inform the office as soon as possible. DEVOTIONAL LIFE The Rosary is prayed after the 7:30 AM Mass daily and before the 8:30 AM Mass on Sundays at the Chapel of St. Ann. Eucharistic Adoration is held the First Friday of the month at Saint Ignatius Church beginning at 12:45 PM concluding with Benediction at 4:00 PM. (September May) MINISTRY COUNCILS Pastoral Council Father Chmil, Father Roche, Deacon O Connor, Tony Butel, George Andresky, David Baloga, Nancy Bellas, Michelle Butcher, Pat Cole, Robert Dupre, Maura Fennell, Gloria Galante, Tom Hamill, Molly Kachmar, Cynthia Liskov, Maria Scappaticci Finance Council Father Chmil, Bob Gabriesheski, Tom Kopec, Mary Lewis, Lou Mondy, Art Piccone, Lisa Rinker, Kay Smedley Word Coordinating Team Tony Butel, Danielle Cino, Pat Cole, Carmella Faust, Mary Fiske, Bessmarie Frey, Jennifer Frusciante, Erin Keating, Ruth McEvoy, Arthur Piccone Worship Coordinating Team Father Chmil, George Andresky, Elaine Blessing, Debbie Lyons, Kathleen McCarthy, Nick Mirigliani, Stephanie Olmstead, Peggy Yanklunas Community Coordinating Team - Father Roche, Mary Bednarek, Kate Corgan Nancy Flannery, Betty Habler, Molly Kachmar, Nancy Larralde, Sally McGinley, Roberta McHale, Helen O Brien, Mike Stretanski Service Coordinating Team - Deacon O Connor, Tom Hamill, Pat Kupetz, Tom Scappacicci, Bob Tuttle, Mary Beth Vender PARISH STAFF Pastoral Outreach Deacon John E. O Connor Religious Formation Mrs. Carmella Faust Religiouseducation1@yahoo.com Mrs. Patty Kopec Youth Ministry stignatiusyg@gmail.com Worship R.C.I.A. Receptionist Main/Business Office SILOffice@aol.com Maintenance Sacristan Cemetery Clerks Visiting Clergy Pastor john.chmil@yahoo.com Assistant Pastor alexjroche@gmail.com Pastoral Associate tbutel51@gmail.com Jennifer Frusciante Kim Gnall, Loyola Singers Mrs. Elaine Blessing, Contemporary Ensemble & Children s Choir Director Mrs. Carmella Faust, Handbells & Accompanist Mrs. Pat Fennell, Accompanist Mrs. Jane Gaudio, Cantors Mrs. Caprice Ryman, Accompanist Mr. George Andresky, Accompanist Mr. Anthony Butel Mrs. Jen Carey Ms. Mary Lewis Ron Gaylord Matt Fiske Ms. Mary Lewis, St. Ignatius Mrs. Jen Carey, St. Mary & St. Hedwig Rev. Joseph Adonizio Rev. Anthony Urban Rev. Richard Zavacki Rev. John J. Chmil Rev. Alex J. Roche, S.T.L. Mr. Anthony Butel