Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish 19th Sunday In Ordinary Time August 12, 2018
Memorials Aug. 13 – Aug. 19, 2018
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Altar Candle In Memory of: Primo Lorenzetti
(Grandchildren)
Bread & Wine In Memory of: Gillott/Brunetti Families
(Family) Mass Intentions
Monday, Aug. 13 *No Mass
Tuesday, Aug. 14 12:10 pm Dominic/Leona Liberty (Ann Marie /Children) Mike/Clara Safko (Blakely High School Classmates)
Wednesday, Aug. 15 7:00 am Cynthia Marshalek/Joseph Balog (Audrey Hanuscik) 2:30 pm Lackawanna Rehab 5:30 pm Dec’d Members of the Parish
Thursday, Aug. 16 12:10 pm Tony/Eleanor Mellow (Daughters) Charles Colarusso (Wife, Mary Ann/Children) Friday, Aug. 17 7:00 am Primo Lorenzetti (Gladys) Rena Romitelli (Pat Castellani)
Saturday, Aug. 18 4:00 pm Jerome Aniska (Wife/Sons) Steve Novajosky (Bill/Debbie Dunstone) Sunday, Aug. 19 8:00 am Mary/Philip Craparo (Terri/Phil) 10:00 am Gino Gatti (Family) Catherine Yanni-Humbles (Anne/Family)
Remember in Your Prayers In the charity of your prayers, please remember the sick, the suffering, the bereaved, and the recently deceased, especially Anita Lesho, Kathryn Castelli, Richard Zuraski, Betty O’Bell, and David Vergari.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT Sunday Offering for Aug. 5, 2018 was $9,547.50 May God bless you for your continued support of SHJ
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) AA meets in our Parish Center every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All are Welcome!
God Grant Me The Serenity
To Accept The Things I Cannot Change
Courage To Change The Things I Can And Wisdom
To Know The Difference
A Word from Fr. Andrew Dear parishioners and friends, For quite some time the press has covered the pending release of a report by the state Attorney General’s Office regarding abuses by Catholic clergy in several diocese in the State of Pennsylvania. Although much has been uncovered and made public already, this report will include the most extensive results of an audit of records in several dioceses dating back some 70 years. The Diocese of Scranton is one of those audited. At the time that this bulletin goes to print, that report has yet to be released. However, between the time that I write this letter and the time that you read it, that may have transpired. Regardless as to when the report is released, I feel compelled as your pastor and as a member of the clergy, to let you know how seriously I am affected by the atrocities that have been allowed to go on. I am heartsick. I know that many of you are deeply hurt and have had your faith shaken. I know that there are questions. I’m acutely aware that there is anger and that there is deep pain experienced by all of the victims and also by so many of our faithful parishioners. All of this is justified. Please know that I will address these concerns directly as I always do, in the very near future, after I have had time to study the said report. In the meantime, should you have any questions or concerns, and for that matter anything that you would like to talk about or to vent, please never hesitate to call on me. I love you dearly, and I truly believe by supporting one another and placing our faith, first and foremost in Jesus Christ, we will be able to walk through this dark time in the history of the Catholic Church. It is my true belief, that Christ who founded this church over 2000 years ago is just as present in it today. He will not abandon this Church. Our faith is not in an institution. Our faith is not rooted in a hierarchy or in the clergy. Our faith is rooted in a Christ who, as Scripture says, “makes all things new!”
“MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH, PRAY FOR US!”
Love, Fr. Andrew HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
This coming Wednesday, August 15th is The Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary. Therefore, we will have one additional mass for this holy day of obligation. Please make every effort to attend one of these masses or mass at one of our area churches. ASSUMPTION WEDNESDAY MASS SCHEDULE-AUG 15
7:00 AM & 5:30 PM Please note that all masses at Sacred Heart of Jesus
are celebrated on the Holy Day. There will be no vigil mass, the evening before.
“The Round Church … Where There’s Room For Everyone. ”
UPDATE:SUMMER CASH RAFFLE Every weekend until Sept. 8th, after each mass, JoAnn Berta will be selling tickets at the Willow St. entrance. This is a great opportunity to purchase a
ticket, if you have not done so already! If you would like to be a seller, please call the parish office. Our total sales so far add up to 300 tickets. We have now covered the prizes and expenses of the Summer Cash Raffle, the remaining tickets will produce clear profit. Please make your returns in a timely manner. The drawing for the Cash Raffle is set for September 8, 2018. Good Luck!!
GRAND PRIZE: $10,000.00 SECOND PRIZE: $2,000.00 THIRD PRIZE: $1,000.00 FOURTH PRIZE: $500.00
PLUS TEN PRIZES OF $200.00
ONLY 500 TICKETS TO BE SOLD!!
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS Please note, Sacred Heart of Jesus summer office hours will be in effect for the remainder of the summer. The hours are as follows: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Thank you.
BUS TRIP TO SEE “JESUS!” Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster presents the story of Jesus in a dramatic multimedia spectacle! Fr. Andrew and Sacred Heart of Jesus, in conjunction with St. Lucy’s Parish in Scranton, is sponsoring a bus trip on Friday, November 30th including a stop at the area outlets for shopping and then lunch at “The Shady Maple,” which is included in the cost of the trip. Admission to the show is also included. Cost is $116.00 per person. The bus will depart from St. Lucy’s Church parking lot in Scranton at 7:30 am and return at 7:30 pm. To make a reservation, please contact Colleen in the parish office, and make checks payable to “Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish”. Your payment will be your reservation.
DESIGNER PURSE BINGO Plans for the 2nd Annual Designer Purse Bingo is currently underway. An organizational meeting is being held on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in
Holy Family Hall. Please come to the meeting if you can help in whatever way to launch into the planning for this event. All are welcome!
FAITH FORMATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 9TH Faith Formation classes resume on September 9th for grades 1-12. If you have not yet registered your child(ren), please contact Mrs. Castellani at 570-383-2777 to make proper arrangements as soon as possible. A registration fee of $20 per student is due with your application. Please keep in mind that Diocesan guidelines require a two-year participation in a faith formation program prior to receiving a sacrament. Class Times Grades 1-4 9:00am to 9:50am Grades 5-8 11:00am to Noon Grades 9-12 11:00am to Noon The Faith Formation program is offered to families that are registered members of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. If you would like to become a member, please contact Colleen at the parish office at 570-383-3244. Children must be registered prior to September 9th start date. Thank you.
CHICKEN DINNER Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish , 1101 Willow St., Peckville is hosting its First Annual Eat -In or Take - Out Chicken Dinner on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Dinner seating from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Take-outs available beginning at 11:00 am. DeLeo’s Catering is providing this delicious meal, with homemade desserts from our parishioners! Tickets are $12.00 in advance and will be available before and after all masses beginning August 18th. Tickets will not be sold at the door. All are welcome!
WANTED: YOUR BEST RECIPES Do you have a family favorite recipe? Do you have a favorite go-to meal when company is coming? Do you have any “meals in minutes” recipes? How about favorite home-made desserts? We need them all! The fundraiser committee has begun preparation on a custom Cookbook featuring “tried and true” recipes from our fellow parishioners and friends. The cookbook will be profession-ally published and is sure to be a treasured keepsake. Please pick up a “Recipe Collection Sheet” located on the table near each entrance of the church, and be sure to follow the instructions provided. Place completed “Recipe Collection Sheet” in an envelope marked “Cookbook Recipe” and place in the collection basket at any mass. Send in as many as you wish!
NEW MAUSOLEUM A NEW Mausoleum will be built at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Greenfield Township, in the near future. An investment in a mausoleum ensures a peaceful, maintenance-free resting place that will last for centuries to come. Pre-planning your cemetery arrangements will relieve your family and help to provide the peace of mind they deserve. Discounts are available for pre-purchases. For information, please call St. Rose Parish Office at 570-282-2991
