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11th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 17, 2018 Caring for our Common Home Although rainy, God provided us with a wonderful day to celebrate our earthly and common home. Some 75 parishioners and friends gathered under pavilion 3 (near the lake) at Frances Slocum State Park to pray for and bless the earth and everyone inhabiting it. Heartfelt thanks to the members of our Parish Pastoral Council who prepared for and executed this meaningful annual event. Thanks, too, to all who joined us in song and prayer. Sack Hunger St. Therese s will join with other local communities participating in the Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) Program, SACK HUNGER. This weekend you will find grocery sacks hanging on the pews. If you would like to participate, take a sack home and fill it with your non-perishable contributions. One way to do this would be to take advantage of grocers BOGO offers as you shop for yourself. The sacks are rather large so it s alright if you are unable to fill one completely. Return the sack to the collection area in the church vestibule on June 16-17 or 23-24. The food will then be delivered to the Back Mountain Food Bank. All food stays local. For additional information, please contact Michelle Pilch at 570-239- 4989. Monetary donations are accepted and checks should be made out to the Back Mountain Food Pantry. Calendar of Events Tuesday 10:00am Summer Session Teacher Meeting (H) Friday 6:30pm Back Mt. Free Medical & Legal Clinic (65 Davis St.) Saturday 6:00pm 10 Great Dates (H) Sunday 12:00pm Baptisms (C) Spirit of Service Day Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to the over 130 parishioners who volunteered their time and talent to our second annual "Spirit of Service" Day. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of so many, we were able to SERVE the needs of 15 local organizations. The overwhelming success of this Stewardship endeavor is due largely in part to the tireless efforts of Terri Besecker and the Stewardship Committee. Kudos to all, and may God bless the work of your hearts and your hands. Happy Father s Day!
Sisters from the Daughters of St. Paul, whose mission in the Church is to evangelize through media, will visit St. Therese Parish the weekend of June 23 & 24 with a Pauline book and media display, including a quality selection of Catholic Bibles, lives of the saints, spirituality titles, music CDs, and DVD movies, etc. for all age levels. Plan ahead to take advantage of this faith-enrichment opportunity! THE DIOCESE OF SCRANTON A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP BAMBERA As you may already know from media reports, the Diocese of Scranton has been the subject of a statewide Grand Jury investigating child abuse in six of the eight dioceses of Pennsylvania. Public release of the report is expected in the coming weeks. I want to take this opportunity to offer my deepest apologies to the victims of such abuse, to their families, to the faithful of our Church and to everyone impacted by the behaviors described in this report. While difficult to face, this is the only way for us to move forward in a more positive way as we learn from the past. You will be kept apprised of new developments through various channels of communication as more information is released. Once again, I am deeply sorry for these past actions and the pain caused by the behaviors described in the report, and I will continue to do all that I can to ensure the safety and well-being of our children. WE NEED YOUR HELP Since Geisinger will no longer provide us with patient information when we call, we NEED YOU to contact Terri in the Parish Office (696-1144) when you or a loved one is hospitalized. Father Jim and the members of our Hospital Visitation Ministry will be happy to pay a visit. Please DO NOT hesitate to call us! 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 570-696-1144 for information and details. In Memoriam The Eucharistic Wine consecrated at our masses on the weekend of June 16 & 17 is donated in loving memory of John L. Vetashick by John & Joanne Vetashick. Worship The Celebration of the Eucharist Mon. 9:00AM Bernard Luksic; Davies Family Tue. 9:00AM NO 9:00AM MASS Wed. 9:00AM Richard Orlowski; Bob & Nancy Merithew Thu. 9:00AM Thomas & Nancy Dombroski; Family Fri. 9:00AM For Our Living & Deceased Fathers Sat. 5:00PM Bruce Gover; Bonnie & Bill Pfeiffer Sun. 7:30AM For Our Living & Deceased Fathers 9:00AM Gerard De Marco; Mother & Family 11:00AM Tim Mack; John & Julie Platt Saturday Sunday WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTS June 23-24, 2018 5:00PM Fr. Alco 7:30AM Fr. Paisley 9:00AM Fr. Paisley 11:00AM Fr. Paisley 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. 18708, faxed to 570-696-1210 or preferably emailed to rfallon@stthereses-shavertown.com. Baptized in Christ The parish family of St. Therese s welcomes Katelyn Winifred Krachun and Hannah Leigh Speicher into the community of faith. Welcome and God Bless.
Our Summer Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 30 August 3, 2018. The number of children participating continues to grow and any monetary donations for snacks and supplies would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!! Outdoor Pavement Repairs Beginning on Saturday, June 30, and concluding on Saturday, July 7, (weather permitting), the pavements at the bottom of the plaza steps, (near the flagpole), and at the top of the hall steps, will be blocked off for repairs. Please use alternate entrances and exits until the work is completed. The ramp to the hall will be passable. 10 Great Dates to ENERGIZE your Marriage (A program to help spark romance with memory making evenings) Dates are held the fourth Saturday of each month. Topics do not build on each other. Therefore, you do not need to attend every month to benefit and you do not need to commit to all 10 dates. Next session: Saturday, June 23. Dates start at 6:00 pm in Father Sammons Hall. The night begins with a 15 minute DVD, before you leave for your personal date. Date ideas include dinner, taking a walk, taking a drive, etc. Anything that will allow discussion time with each other. There is no fee to attend, and the Parish will provide the accompanying book for free. Call Terri to register NOW! CLASS OF 2018 All High School graduates interested in receiving adult envelopes should contact the Parish Office at 570-696-1144. We will update your records and assist you in maintaining your membership at St. Therese s Church. 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, 06/10/2018 Adult Offertory $10,802.00 Children s Offertory $32.75 Loose $543.00 Adult Env. 461/1,349 Child Env. 31/200 Stewardship of Faith Share the gift of faith by inviting a family member or friend to Church! Attendance weekend Eucharist (June 9-10, 2018) 5:00pm 226 7:30am 178 9:00am 175 SFC 75 Sunday in Park 75 Total 984 11:00 255 SOUP KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS: Once again, the Social Justice Committee is sponsoring volunteers to help at the St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen. We have always volunteered during lent, but it seems they have plenty of help for that time frame. The need for volunteers is greater during the summer months. We will be going for 6 weeks on Tuesdays during July and into August. If you would like to volunteer to help from 4 to approximately 6:30, please call Gary Williams 570-650-0255 to schedule your date: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7. Only 5 volunteers each week are needed to help. A committee member will call you to remind you of your day. We will meet in the (elevator side) church parking lot at 3:30pm to car pool to the kitchen. COME CELEBRATE! Wor ld Refugee Day honors the strength, resilience, and courage of millions of refugees throughout the world. For more information contact CSS Immigration and Refugee Services at 570-207-2283. JUNE 24, 2018 2:00 4:00 PM NAY AUG PARK, SCRANTON Free family event with music, dance, games and crafts for children, gift baskets, and light refreshments. Sponsored by Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton. Everyone is welcome to come to this free event to share in the rich cultural heritage of the refugee communities in NEPA.
Vacation Bible School Volunteers Date: July 30th August 3rd Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM BEFORE VBS, I WOULD LIKE TO HELP BY: Providing craft materials Preparing craft materials Painting banners, backdrops, set, etc. Praying for teachers and students DURING VBS, I WOULD LIKE TO HELP IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Teacher (Adult) Teacher s Assistant (Adult) Prekindergarten (4 yrs.) Kindergarten (5 yrs.) Primary (1 st & 2 nd grade) Middler (3 rd & 4 th grade) First Morning Registration helper Skit Director Skit Helper Craft Coordinator Craft Helper Music Director Music Helper Snacks Coordinator Snacks Helper Recreation Coordinator Recreation Helper Last Day Picnic Coordinator Last Day Picnic Helper Youth Volunteer (youth who have completed 5 th grade in 2017-18 school year and older) Name Phone If you have any questions about Vacation Bible School or your involvement in it, please call: Denise Williams at 570-696-1144 ext. 29 PLEASE RETURN THIS FLYER IN THE COLLECTION BASKET OR TO THE CHURCH OFFICE.
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