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NATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH Rev. John V. Polednak, V.E., Pastor Deacon André Kabacinski, Parish Deacon

Rev. Joseph G. Elston, In Residence

127 Stephenson Street, Duryea, PA, 18642 Tel: 570-457-3502 Fax: 570-451-3341 E-mail: rectory@nativityduryea.org Web: www.nativityduryea.org

Masses: Daily, M-F – 7:00 am ● Saturday (Vigil)- 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm ● Sunday- 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 11:15am

Confession: Daily, M-F~6:40-6:55 am ● Saturday- 3:15-3:45 pm, and anytime upon request.

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For your reflection…

Don’t Look Back

Another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home.” Jesus said to him, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”

(Luke 9:61-62)

When have you faltered or looked back during your journey of faith?

What can you do to be a stronger follower of

Jesus this week?

YEAR OF MERCY ~The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy ~

This article is a continuing series on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. For the next several weeks we will highlight one or two Works of Mercy, and also suggestions and words of advice for living them out in our daily lives.

BEARING WRONGS PATIENTLY

Do not be bitter about wrongs done against you. Place your hope in God so that you can endure the troubles of this

world and face them with a compassionate spirit. This work was introduced to many of us while growing up using

the phrase “offer it up.” Justice is important, but so often today, seeking justice turns into unjustified anger or

violence. The key word is Patiently. To work for a better situation, while patiently accepting (bearing) the difficulty

we may currently be in is not always easy – but then again, neither was the Cross.

Frustrated with someone? Step away from the situation, take a few deep breaths, pray the Our Father, asking God for patience.

*On Monday, July 4, Mass will be at 9:00 a.m. instead of the usual 7:00 a.m. Please make note of this change.

PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS If you have offered a Mass for someone, and would like to present the bread and wine used at

the Mass, please see the ushers before Mass, and they would be happy to assist you.

A MASS IN REMEMBRANCE OF VICTIMS OF VIOLENT OR TRAGIC DEATH is being offered by the Diocese of Scranton. This Mass is offered for the families and friends of those who have died in tragedy, especially through murder, suicide and accident. The Mass is scheduled for Thursday, July 14, at 7:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton. All persons who have lost a loved one through tragic and traumatic death are invited to this liturgy. We ask that the names of deceased loved ones are registered on registration forms which are available in the parish office or accessed on the Service and Social Concerns webpage on the Diocese of Scranton’s website, www.dioceseofscranton.org. Questions concerning this Mass may be directed to the Office for Parish Life at 570-207-2213.

LITURGICAL CALENDAR AND INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2016

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27 7:00am Joan Yesnowski (30-Day—by Family)

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28 7:00am Patricia Capitano (30-Day—by Family)

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29 7:00am Allen and Aldona Morris (by James and Beverly Scalise)

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30 7:00am Mary Dudzinski (30-Day—by Family)

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1 7:00am Grace Hazenski (by Joann Hadsall)

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4:00pm 5:30pm

Pamela Fleming (by Sandra and Robert Shemonsky) For the Intentions of Our Parishioners

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3 7:30am 9:00am

11:15am

Frank Wozniak (by Carol and Dr. Lou Karena) Mary Ann Namatka (by Husband, Joseph and Family) Joan Yesnowski and Daniel Nazarchuk (by Annmarie Shishilla Nicolette)

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4 9:00am For our Parishioners in the Armed Forces working to preserve our Independence, and for peace in our world.

VOTIVE CANDLE OFFERINGS

Sacred Heart of Jesus Robert Piorkowski (by Beverly Dulny)

Blessed Virgin Mary Zigmont Olsheski (by Daughter, Valerie)

St. Joseph John Koytek, Sr. (by the Nativity Women’s Society)

FINANCES AND ONGOING STEWARDSHIP ~ THANK YOU!

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS for the weekend of June 18-19, 2016 $4,190.25 Sunday Offertory; $211.00 Loose; $2,232.00 Secondary Envelopes; $325.00 Cemetery

Our second collection next weekend will be our parish response to the Care and Education of Priests Collection. As always, we ask that you use the envelopes in your packet. Your ongoing response and generosity to this request is deeply appreciated.

PARISH CAMPAIGN - EXTERIOR PROJECT--We thank those who have made a pledge to the project to replace the roof and repair the front façade etc. We have now reached 34.8% of our goal, with 15.4% of Households pledging, but we have a long way to go. Consider making a pledge - Today. A commitment of $2.50 a week would add up to a Pledge of $260.00 paid over two years. Little gifts add up.

LOAVES AND FISHES: June ~ Jelly July ~ Coffee

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Upcoming Activities/Events This Week:

Tuesday, June 28 Sauté cabbage for haluski – 1:00pm SHH Thursday, June 30 School Gift Certificates, 4-6pm - HRCH Yoga, 6:30 pm - HRCH

WITH PARISH SYMPATHY Our prayers are requested for Helen Anderika whose Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on . May the Risen Lord embrace her in His eternal peace, and give His consolation and comfort to her family and friends. Our parish sympathy is extended to them in their loss.

COMMUNION PICTURES pictures are available for pick-up at the rectory during regular office hours, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please note that we have not yet received the DVDs.

HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL GIFT CERTIFICATES Gift certificates that support Holy Rosary School and our other Diocesan high schools may be purchased according to the SUMMER SCHEDULE: THURSDAY, June 30, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the church hall.

YOGA class will take place on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Holy Rosary Church Hall. No registration is necessary.

FIRST FRIDAY The First Friday of the month occurs this week. Holy Communion will be brought to your homes according to the usual schedule. Telephone calls will be made to set up convenient times for the home visits. Anyone who is unable to attend Mass because of age or illness is invited to call for a pastoral visit.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: SAVE THE DATE

Our Parish, along with Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca, and Sacred Heart Parish, Dupont, will be holding our 3rd Annual Vacation Bible School on August 8-12. Camp will run mornings that week, at the hall and grounds at Sacred Heart, Duryea. Registration information will be available in next week’s bulletin, or online at www.nativityduryea.org

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Picnic News and Notes

CABBAGE FOR HALUSKI will be SAUTÉED on Tuesday, June 28, beginning at 1:00 p.m. in Sacred Heart Hall.

CALLING ALL BAKERS!

We need your help in making the Bake Sale a success at the Summer Picnic. As many of you know, we sell out each night due to the fabulous goodies that are prepared with LOVE of the Parish. If you could bake for all three days or just one, it would be appreciated. If you need me to pick up the baked goods, have questions or want to work the stand, please call Rose Rava at 570-457-4346.

BEAUTIFUL BASKETS Please call Carol Shultz at 570-883-9814 to discuss a basket or to arrange pick-up or drop-off of your basket.

STAND ITEMS Please call Denise Decker at the rectory for information on new donated items that are needed to fill up the stands, variety items, toys, etc. We still need prizes – look for sales!!!

FLEA MARKET ITEMS to be accepted on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9:00am – 5:00pm, at the FRONT ENTRANCE OF SACRED HEART. Please call the rectory with particular questions or concerns – PLEASE, NO computers, electronics equipment, stuffed animals, clothing or shoes!!!

VOLUNTEERS Our picnic is a success because of the many volunteers who show up to help, but more workers are always needed in all areas of the picnic, especially in food preparations, grounds set up, working the stands and grounds clean-up after the picnic—your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Many have called, to offer their help, but more is needed. Without your help, this picnic and our Parish cannot continue to be a success!! Please see David Tighe for information on volunteering needs, especially for questions concerning youth service hours for Confirmation, high school, and college requirements.

The intentions of Our Holy Father, Francis

JULY 2016

Universal: Indigenous Peoples

That indigenous peoples, whose identity and very

existence are threatened, will be shown due respect.

Evangelization: Latin America and the Caribbean

That the Church in Latin America and the Caribbean,

by means of her mission to the continent, may

announce the Gospel with renewed vigor and

enthusiasm.

This Bulletin is printed in Loving Memory of

John A., Theresa and

John Adamiak Jr.

Alfred & Judith Akulonis, Sr. Frank and Helen Amantea Jean Marie Ambrosavage

Mary Louise Bomber Peter and Victoria Biga Thomas and Stella Blasco

Paul, Frank & Lena

and Gene Branas

Edward and Margaret

Brostoski Chilek and Hoover Families

Coyne and Wieczorek

Families

Irene DeAngelo

Rev. Andrew J. Marcinko

M/M Andrew Marcinko

Carmen and Idena DeBiasi

Deceased members of the

Louis and Dorothy Doxbeck

Family

Deceased members of the

Stanley & Josephine

Nowakowski Family

Deceased members of the

Roche Family Chester Draus Dulny and Kapish Families

Jack Fischer and

Zaladonis Family

Helen S. Mattei Freas John T. Freas

and Mary Matt

Fumanti and Rafferty

Families Dominick “Beaver” Gigliello

Leo Glodzik, Sr.

and Lea Glodzik

Gregorczyk and Negvesky

Families

Martin K. Hastie, Jr.

Henry Hodick, Hodick and

Bushinski Families

Sharon Rava Imbrogno

Jasienski, Bozinko &

Lewandowski Families Judge and Antal Families Marie Kudey

Kundrat and Simko Families Eugene Madrak Lottie and George Matrone Victoria, Stella and

William Maziarz

Thomas J. and Cecelia A.

McAndrew Henry B. McHale

John and Mary Mikovitch John, Michaline and

Joseph Milus Moskaitis Family

Mary Ann Namatka

Peter & Elizabeth Namatka

William & Josephine Sowa

Sophia & Walter Nestorick

and Peter Pocholonis, Jr.

Bernard Olcheski,

Eileen Macuga and

William & Helen Dalton

Zigmont, Lottie &

David Olszewski and

Anna Skowronski

Frank & Florence Orlowski Bernard J. Ostrosky Teresa Ramiza Pace and

Michael T. Haluschak

Charles & Julia Pernot and

Martin & Anna Dunay

and Family

Ruth Pernot

Samuel T. Perrins, Sr.

Eugene P. Perrins

Edward and Dorothy

Piorkowski Michael Pope, Jr.

Stanley & Stella Rava

and Family

Rincavage and Billick

Families

Anthony and Helen Rincavage

and Anthony Singer

Michael and Irene Rostkowski Jess L. & Beatrice Rutkoski Victor L., Anna and

Victor J. Salidas

Thomas & Florence

Skowronski and

Wascavage Family

Joseph and Mary Solarchik Dolores Acquadro Stallo and

Matthew “Max” Stallo

Margaret Stanavage and

Son, Ronnie

Carl Joseph Tucker, Butler

and Long Families Walter Urban

Ross A., Anna and Raymond

Vender

Jacob J. Vitek

Pauline M. Vitek

Theresa M. Vitek

Earl & Marion Vrabel and

Michael Larronde

Grant Larronde

Mike Wasko Vincent & Mary Waszczak

and Marion Waszczak Bryk Helen Yardchik Margaret Yauk

Zujkowski, Pribula and Klink

Families Helen and Adam Zuro

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