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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: [email protected] 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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Transformed
by Christ
But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
(Philippians 3:20)
How are your priorities affected by
your faith in Jesus Christ?
When you have important choices to
make, do you and your family pray to
make the right choice?
Education Information
Religious Education (CCD) CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
and Sacramental Formation Holy Rosary School, PK-8 Holy Redeemer High School Judy Lambert, Coordinator Candice Lee, Principal Anita M. Sirak, Principal
For information concerning Religious 125 Stephenson Street 159 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Education and Sacramental preparation Duryea, PA 18642 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
of children not enrolled in a Catholic School, Tel: (570) 457-2553 Tel: (570) 829-2424
or for opportunities for adult spiritual or Fax (570-457-3537) Fax: (570) 829-4411
religious information, please call Judy at: E-mail:[email protected] Web: www.holyredeemerhs.org
Cell (570) 881-4974
LENTEN FOOD SALE THANK YOU ~ A sincere thank you to all those who organized and worked last Friday’s Lenten Food Sale. All in all it was a great success. The winner of the 50/50 Raffle, a prise of $85.50, has chosen to remain annonymous, and to donate the winnings toward our sale profit. Thank you! LOAVES AND FISHES ~ February – Sugar/Sweeteners
LITURGICAL CALENDAR AND INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22-28, 2016
Mo
n
22 7:00am Nancy Sepelyak (by Bill and Lois Waters and Family)
Tu
e
23 7:00am Grace Hazenski (by Mary Hasinecz)
We
d
24 7:00am
7:00pm
Joseph Chipolis (by Mother and Father)
Road to Resurrection, Mass at Queen of the Apostles, Avoca
Th
u
25 7:00am Frank Wozniak (by Daniel E. Wozniak)
Fri
26 7:00am
7:00pm
Edmund M. Gromelski (by Casey Family)
Adoration, Stations of the Cross, and Benediction
Sa
t 27 4:00pm
5:30pm
Henry and Sophie Dulny (by Daughter, Beverly)
Carol Lillis (by Husband, James)
Sun
day
28
7:30am
9:00am
11:15am
For the Intentions of Our Parishioners
Michael and Irene Rostkowski (by Children)
Lucia Petrosky (by Mother, Lucille; Brother, Scott and Sister, Theresa)
VOTIVE CANDLE OFFERINGS
Sacred Heart of Jesus Edward Coolbaugh (by Daughter, Sandra Shemonsky)
Blessed Virgin Mary Michael and Irene Rostkowski (by Children)
Saint Joseph Chester Draus (by Wife, Eleanor)
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS for the weekend of February 13-14, 2016 $3944.25 Sunday Offertory; $323.00 Loose; $1537.00 Secondary Envelopes; $334.37 Natural Disasters Collection
Thank you very much for your kind and generous support of your Parish. Your sacrifice is always appreciated!
DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL - Ongoing thanks to all who have pledged/donated to this important request! Help us reach our Annual Appeal Parish Goal!
Our Parish is at 83.6% Only 16.4% needed to reach 100%
Our parish is reimbursed 75% for any gifts made to the Appeal in excess of our Appeal goal.
Nativity of Our Lord Parish Bulletin February 22-28, 2016 Second Week of Lent 2
Upcoming Activities/ Events This Week:
Monday
5:30-7:00 ~ The Light Is On for You Confessions* Adoration* *both in the Convent
Tuesday 6:30 pm ~ Doors of Mercy Series (Convent)
Thursday
8:00-10:00 am ~ Gift Certificates (HRCH) 6:30 pm ~ Yoga Session (HRCH)
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL UPDATE
The Parish Pastoral Council had its regular meeting on February 9. The Council met with Bernadette Rudolph from the
Office of Parish Life who will be our facilitator for the coming year. After prayer and faith sharing, Bernadette led us
in a reflection on Bishop Bambera’s pastoral letter, Wounded and Loved, Regathering the Scattered. We shared our
perspectives on “servant leadership” as called for in the letter, and on words used in the letter, such as collaboration, co-
responsibility, and strategic pastoral planning.
Bernadette then showed us the movement from “parish council” which oversaw ministries, did crisis management, and
maintained structures; to “parish PASTORAL council” which does pastoral planning by articulating a vision through
listening, prayer, discernment and then empowering the parish in its activities.
The next scheduled meeting is March 9 and Bernadette will review various methods of listening to the parish for future
planning.
CCD NEWS Classes continue today (Sunday) from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
SUNDAY-Pre K ~ Our Seasonal Sunday Pre-K sessions for our parishioners began last Sunday and will continue until March 20. Registrations are still being accepted—just bring your child on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
MONTHLY YOUTH MASS ~ Today (Sunday) our 4th grade students from both our Catholic and public schools will assist in the 11:15 a.m. Mass. “THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU” ~ Confessions will be heard in the Convent on Monday from 5:30-7:00 p.m. During this time we also have Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament concluding with Benediction. Confessions are also heard in each parish in Our Diocese on Monday’s from 5:30-7:00 as part of this program.
Lenten / Year of Mercy Series: ~DOORS OF MERCY~ We meet each Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the prayerful and comfortable space of the Convent, 110 ½ Stephenson Street (across from the school). AREA LENTEN ECUMENICAL SERVICE – Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. according to the following Schedule: Feb. 23: Moosic Assembly of God Mar. 1: Queen of the Apostles, Avoca Mar. 8: Full Gospel Church, Avoca Mar. 15: Moosic Presbyterian Church NOTE: In case of inclement weather, the service for that Tuesday will be cancelled. The weekly collections will benefit the emergency fund.
HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL GIFT CERTIFICATES ~ The gift certificates that support Holy Rosary School and our other Diocesan schools may be purchased Thursday from 8:00-10:00 a.m. in the Church Hall. As always, the students are grateful for your cooperation!
EASTER CANDY FOR FRIENDS OF THE POOR ~ Holy Rosary School students and Nativity of Our Lord Parish are collecting monetary donations to help fill Easter baskets for area kids who might not be able to enjoy Easter in the customary way. Can you please help with this worthy cause? Anyone who would like to make a donation is asked to place the money in an envelope marked “Easter Baskets” to the attention of Mrs. Casey and send it in by March 14. We will
purchase Easter baskets and candy for less fortunate children with the money that is collected. The sixth grade students will donate their time after school to fill the Easter baskets for the children. Please make checks out to Holy Rosary School. Please do not send in candy.
The Women’s Society YOGA CLASS will meet on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. No registration is necessary! WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, DD, JCL, Bishop of Scranton, and the Office for Parish Life wish to invite couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2016 to a Diocesan Wedding
Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 5. The event includes a 2:30 p.m. Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a reception. Requests for an invitation, with a mailing address, should be made through our rectory office before March 7.
FROM OUR NEIGHBORS. . .
GERMANIA PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Germania Volunteer Hose Company cordially invites you to attend their annual Pancake Breakfast today (Sunday) from 7:00am to 12:00pm. Tickets are available at the door at a cost of $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION AND DINNER
on Sunday, March 6, at Holy Family Residence, 2500 Adams Avenue in Scranton. The event will begin with mass at 11:00 a.m. followed by the dinner and entertainment from 12-4:00 p.m. in the auditorium. The menu includes ham and cabbage with potatoes and carrots, rolls and butter, vanilla ice cream with mint or chocolate syrup and beverages. Tickets for adults are $10 in advance and $12 at the door/tickets for children 10 and younger are $6. Contact Jackie Galvin at 570-343-4065 ext. 3144 for advance tickets. SS Peter & Paul Parish LENTEN BUFFET , Friday, March 11, in Bernardine Hall (formerly the School Hall), 13 Hudson Road in Plains. The buffet will include baked fish, pierogi, haluski, homemade pizza, choice of soup, French Fries, cole slaw, dessert and beverage. Dinner and takeout from 4:00-6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross will take place in the church at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $12/adults and $6/children 12 and under. Ample free parking is available. All are welcome. Hope to see you there!
VIRTUS TRAINING SESSION
There will be a VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children for Adults Program on Monday, March 14, at 4:00 p.m. in the Insalaco Hall, Room 219 (Alden Room) at Misericordia University in Dallas. During the 3-hour training, a facilitator who will teach you the tools and show you the resources to maintain a safe environment for all children, will incorporate techniques in a discussion-format to help you recognize the warning signs of child sexual abuse and how to respond to it appropriately and effectively. This training session is required for all adult employees and volunteers who have direct contact or routine interaction with children. To register and/or to get directions, please contact Dr. Steve Broskoske at 570-674-6761 or [email protected].
Second Week in Lent
5
This Bulletin is printed in Loving Memory of John A., Theresa and
John Adamiak Jr.
and Roche Family
Judith Akulonis Frank and Helen Amantea Jean Marie Ambrosavage and
Mary Louise Bomber
John & Anna Barton
Family and
Brecelnik Family
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
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.
Sharon Rava Imbrogno
Jasienski, Bozinko &
Lewandowski Families Judge and Antal Families Eleanor and Joe Kojtek 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
Michael Pope, Jr. Stanley & Stella Rava
and Family
Rincavage and Billick
Families Michael and Irene Rostkowski Jess L. & Beatrice Rutkoski
Victor L., Anna and
Victor J. Salidas
Edward and Dorothy
Piorkowski
John & Helen Polanchik and
John & Helen Martin
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. and Anna 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 Margaret Yauk
Emily Yerke
Amelia & Joseph Nycz
Zujkowski, Pribula and Klink
Families Helen and Adam Zuro
Anna and Joseph Nametka
Alice and John Puscavage
Kenneth Zura
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