SANCTUARY LIGHT
CHURCH: In loving memory of Joseph, Thomas & William Rutkowski by Joseph & Beverly Thomas.
CONVENT: In loving memory of Josephine (Pietrewicz) Sniegocki by sisters, Regina & Theresa, & brother, Leonard.
ALTAR BREAD AND WINE:
The bread and wine have been offered in loving memory of Butkiewicz & Maslankoski parents by Dorothy & Vince Butkiewicz.
| YOUR GIFT TO YOUR PARISH | |
| Sunday Offering: | 6/01/2008: $5,375.00 |
| 6/03/2007: | |
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| THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE: | ||
| Monday | 6:40 p.m. | Bingo (S) |
| Saturday | 7:00 a.m. | Holy Hour w/ Rosary (C) |
| (C) - Church (R) - Rectory (S) - School | ||
LOST AND FOUND If anyone lost a ring at the Bernardine Sisters dinner last Sunday at Genetti Manor please call the parish office to identify it. Also found was a pair of children's sunglasses.
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Last Sunday's Mass and dinner in honor of the Sisters was a wonderful event. Thank you to everyone who took part in the planning, participated in the Mass and attended the dinner. As a lasting tribute to all the Bernardine Sisters of St. Mary's, the parish has dedicated the clearstory window of Blessed Bronislawa in their honor. In addition, a financial contribution has been made to the Bernardines' retirement fund. In trying to decide which window would be dedicated, it was decided that Blessed Bronislawa, being a native of Poland and a Norbertine sister would be the best choice. As it turns out, in 1916, the first principal of our school was Sr. M. Bronislawa making that window a fitting choice. These things no matter how meaningful are but a small token of the great appreciation that we have for all the sisters who served here. Sisters Carmencita and LeRoy will be with us until mid August. Keep them and all the sisters in your thoughts and prayers.
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ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED If you will be in fourth grade or higher in the next school year and would like to become an altar server, please call the parish office. We will be scheduling a training session in the near future. Serving at the table of the Lord, it's a wonderful way to serve God.
ADULT ALTAR SERVERS are needed!!! If you would like to become an adult altar server who assists at funerals, please call the parish office. No prior experience is needed. If you are available five days a week or one day a month you can be a great help to this invaluable ministry. You can choose the days you are available to serve. What a meaningful way to lend comfort to those in their time of need.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST We are in need of people to serve in this very important ministry. If you would like to learn more about being an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, please call the parish office. We especially need people for the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Masses on Sunday. If you regularly attend one of these Masses and feel that you would like to serve, let us know. Training sessions will be available in the near future.
THANK YOU!!! To all Saint Mary's parishioners: The Morris Family would like to thank the entire parish community for all your monetary contributions, cards with words of encouragement and most importantly your prayers during our challenging days since the car accident.
Thankfully, because of your prayers our family continues to heal.
Ralph, Margie, Ralphie, Matthew & Krista Morris
MASS CANCELLATION!!! Please note that there will be no 6:30 a.m. Mass on Monday, June 16.
DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR TEN COMMANDMENTS MONUMENT The faithful of the Diocese of Scranton are invited to attend the dedication ceremony for a monument bearing God's Ten Commandments on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. on the grounds of Holy Cross High School, Dunmore (the former Bishop O'Hara High School). A light reception will follow in the school's auditorium. Donated through the generosity of Mr. Alan Goldstein, Clarks Summit and a member of Temple Israel, Scranton, this monument was acquired through Project Moses. Project Moses is a nonprofit organization committed to re-establishing respect and appreciation for the Ten Commandments. For more information of Project Moses visit: www.projectmoses.com . There will be representatives from the local Jewish and Catholic communities. For more information, please call 570-587-5191.
A DAY OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION will be held at Saint Ann's Basilica, Scranton, on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. The theme for the day will be "The Many Ways That Jesus Heals" will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will include a Conference, Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Mass of Healing, Quiet Time, Lunch and Fellowship. Suggested donation is $10.00. For more information or to register, please call Sr. Gertrude at 383-2763.
Also: There is a family with children in need of furniture, a washing machine and dryer. If you have any that you are replacing please call Sr. Gertrude at 383-2763.
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LaSalle Academy offers an excellent education along with quality Catholic values for grades Pre-School 3 to Eighth grade. Programs offered are: Primary Campus, Dickson City 489-0061 Main Campus, Jessup 489-2010 |
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PHOTOS Parents of children who received their First Holy Communion this year may visit www.Collages.net to view individual pictures of your child. Please call Jim Nicolais Photography at 489-2929 with the number so they can place the order.
BULLETIN BRIEFS
Sexually-active teenage girls (aged 14 to 17) are over 3 times more likely to be depressed than girls who are not sexually active and almost 3 time more likely to attempt suicide than their sexually inactive counterparts. One survey found that 72% of sexually active teenage girls (aged 12 to 17) wish they had waited longer before beginning sexual activity.
Robert Rector et al., Sexually Active Teenagers Are More Likely to Be Depressed and to Attempt Suicide (June 3, 2003) Center for Data Analysis Report #03-04; available at heritage.org/Researsh/Abstinence/cda0304.cfm
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Many families living in the Diocese of Scranton are suffering from the loss of a loved one due to violent and tragic death. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, calls us to reach out to our brothers and sisters who have endured such tragic circumstances. With this in mind, the Diocese of Scranton is offering the annual "Liturgy of Remembrance" for persons who have died through murder, suicide, or accidental death. The Mass is a way for families to remember and celebrate the lives of these victims, and call for an end to violence in our society. The "Liturgy of Remembrance" is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Peter's Cathedral, 315 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton. All persons in our parish or your local community who have lost a loved one through tragic and traumatic death - especially murder, suicide, and accident - are invited to come to this liturgy. We ask that the names of the deceased loved ones be registered with the parish office by June 19, 2008. You may call or stop in the parish office. |
VACATION BIBLE CAMP Dear Parents: We have the solution to summertime boredom... send your kids to POWER LAB where they'll discover Jesus' miraculous power! This is the spot that's oozing with Bible adventures. Power Lab is great fun for children of all ages; even teenagers enjoy signing on as Crew Leaders who help younger children. Parents, grandparents and friends are invited. Join us each day at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Hall, 120 Willow Avenue, Olyphant from July 21 to 25. The fun ends at 11:45 a.m. each day. Cost is $10 per child or $20 per family. Call Mrs. O'Brien at 489-2023 or the rectory at 489-0752 for more information or to register. Open to all children of St. Mary's Parish.
OUR JOURNEY TO THE EUCHARIST REFLECTION DAY Recommended for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, those involved in Sacramental preparation of the young, and for those who desire to become more deeply united to Christ through the transforming power of the Eucharist. The day will focus on one's personal response to the Lord's invitation to "come rest awhile" before the Eucharistic presence. It will provide quiet time and reflection as one moves prayerfully into deeper relationship with the Lord. Mass will be celebrate and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. Fee: $25.00 includes lunch. To register, call (507) 207-2213, Ext. 1107. Fatima Renewal Center Ð Dalton June 14 -- 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Presenter: Rev. Christopher S. Sahd
PETER'S PENCE COLLECTION JUNE 28 & 29 The funds from this collection enable the Holy Father to respond with immediate emergency assistance to the most disadvantaged throughout the world - those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, disease, and natural disaster. There is an envelope in you packet for this special 2nd collection. Please give generously!
Extraordinary Minister Of Holy Communion Training Diocesan Center, Scranton, July 8, 15, 22 - 6:30 p.m. Ð 9:00 p.m. Deacon Gerard Carpenter, To register, call 570-2213, Ext. 1107, Fee $25.00.
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