7th Sunday of Easter May 20, 2012
Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed saying: "Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are one.” John 17:11b
READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
Sunday Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19Monday Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday ACTS 20:17-27; JN 17:1-11A
Wednesday Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday Acts 22:30, 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26
Friday Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19
Saturday Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25
MASSES FOR THE WEEK:
Saturday - May 19 4:00 PM Richard Kaminski (The Family)Sunday – May 20 8:00 AM Leona DeBonis (The DeBonis Family)
10:30 AM For Our Parishioners
Monday - May 21 7:00 PM
Tuesday - May 22 7:00 AM Walter Wartman Sr. (Michael & Paula Spann)
Wednesday- May 23 7:00 PM Joseph & Josephine Olszewski (The Olszewski Family)
Thursday – May 24 7:00 AM
Friday - May 25 12:10 PM Marie Nielsen (Shirley Bica)
Saturday - May 26 4:00 PM Margaret Bistocchi (Sam & Beverly Arnold)
Sunday May 27 8:00 AM Dick Masters (Mary & Leon Williams)
10:30 AM Sophie Starzec (The Family)
Mass can be offered in memory or honor of one of your loved ones at any time.
Mass Stipend is $10. Please contact Beverly at the rectory 278-1504
Mass Stipend is $10. Please contact Beverly at the rectory 278-1504
OUR SUNDAY READINGS
1st Reading: Acts 1:15-17, 20A, 20C-26The naming of Matthias as replacement for Judas fills the proscribed number of twelve. This number ‘twelve’ is significant because the apostles were to form the New Israel, as named by Jesus. These twelve represent the twelve ‘new’ tribes of Israel.
2nd Reading: 1 John 4:11-16
When Jesus told his followers to love God and to love one another in like fashion, and that to do so would fill all the requirements of the Law, he was serious. In this passage it is clear that John is referencing the intent of these words: God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him. Outside of God’s love is nothing, that is, no-thing; God is everything and we can know God only through love. It’s not complicated, but it is hard to accept in a world that ignores the truth of it.
THE MISSION OF HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH
is
to build on the Catholic faith of those who have gone before us,
striving as a strong, active, and living church community to reach out
with compassion to all people offering Christ's love, healing, and
forgiveness. "And the scribe replied, 'You must love the Lord your God
with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and
with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.' 'You have answered
right,' said Jesus, 'do this and life is yours.'" (Luke 10: 27-28)
Gospel Reading: John 17:11b-19
Jesus is launching his gospel message in this prayer and his vehicle is made up of the twelve disciples. In this one prayer he is thanking the Father, encouraging the Twelve, and blessing their future enterprise; it is all one. This passage neatly ties the first two readings together by defining the missionary role of the Twelve and calling upon the protection of both the Father and the Holy Spirit for them. The last part of the prayer even prepares them for their end, for their final life beyond ‘this world’. PARISH FINANCES
2011 2012
Sunday collection was $3,389 $4,634
Diocesan collection was $353 $80
Social Concerns $804 $231.50
Thank you for your generosity and support
PARISH EVENTS
▄ May 21 (Mon) Altar and Rosary Society meeting at 7:30PM in the Parish Center▄ May 22 (Tues) Needlers meet in the Grace Room at 10:00AM
▄ May 26 (Sat) 5th Annual Holy Name of Mary Golf Tournament
▄ May 29 (Tues) Needlers meet in the Grace Room at 10:00AM
▄ May 30 (Wed) Healing Mass with Father Pio Man-dato at 7:00PM Mass
▄ June 1 (Fri) 12:10PM Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration First Friday Mass 7:00PM
▄ June 5 (Tues) Needlers meet in the Grace Room at 10:00AM
▄ June 12 (Tues Needlers meet in the Grace Room at 10:00AM
▄ June 13 (Wed) Knights of Columbus meeting at 7:30PM in the Parish Center
▄ June 18 (Mon) Altar & Rosary Society meeting at 7:30PM in the Parish Center
FATHER PIO MANDATE TO CELEBRATE “MASS OF HEALING” ON MAY 30.
Father Pio Mandato FMHJ is a Franciscan priest living as a missionary hermit in the Diocese of Scranton, PA under Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, D.D..Father Pio was born in Italy, his parent came from Pietrelcina in Southern Italy, the same town that Saint Pio, the famous stigmatist priest was from and they knew Padre Pio well. Fr. Pio received his first holy communion from Padre Pio before coming to the USA. He grew up in New Jersey and entered the Capuchin Franciscans at the age of 17, where he received his Franciscan formation and later priestly formation.
He was ordained in 1985 as a Capuchin and has been involved in various apostolates throughout the years, from hospital chaplaincy to working with the homeless in NY and to giving retreats and doing healing masses.
In 1998 h e was accepted into the Diocese of Scranton and began living a life of prayer as a hermit in solitude and at times going forth to preach.
Father Pio will celebrate a “Mass of Healing” here at Holy Name of Mary Church on Wednesday, May 30th at 7:00PM
NEW AMERICAN FLAG
Donations are needed to purchase a new American Flag for Memorial Day for the Cemetery. Please call Joan Golis at 465-3093 if you would like to make a donation.CONFIRMATION SERVICE PROJECT
Two confirmation students Keegan Mack and Thomas VanNostrand are planning to redo the flower bed in the upper lawn of the parking lot. They would like to ask if any parishioners would like to donate anything for their project. This would be very much appreciated. The following is a list of things they will need to complete the project and ideas for donations. Thank you so much.• Perennial Flowers – Bee Balm, Lilies, Black Eye Susan, Bleeding Heart, Astilbe, Butterfly Plant, Columbine, Delphinium, Carnation, Painted Daisies, Decorative Grasses, or ask garden center for ideas.
• Bench or Garden Chairs
• Trellis
• Chimes with something to hang it on
• Peat Moss, large bags for around flowers
• Small amount of gravel for around walk path
• Statue of Blessed Virgin Mary
The boys will be starting in June when we are sure the threat of frost is gone. If you would like to donate anything please drop it off at the rectory
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEK
Altar & Rosary Society in honor of 1st Holy CommunionSEPTEMBER 15 DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
On Saturday, September 15, 2012 The Most Reverend Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L. Bishop of Scranton will lead his first pilgrimage as Diocesan Bishop to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC. The day will include opportunities for public as well as private prayer, confession, touring the National Shrine as well as the Campus of The Catholic University of America concluding with Mass. Bus fare: $40pp made payable to Holy Name of Mary Church, with buses leaving from either our parish or our deanery.To assure bus transportation it is requested by the bus company to hold strictly to a deadline of July 10 for reservations. To make your reservations please call the rectory M-F between the hours of 9:00-4:00PM at 278-1504.SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 15 DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION IN WASHINGTON, DC.
6:00am Buses begin to depart from various locations through-out the Diocese (Some northern regional departures will be earlier)
9:30am Morning prayer is prayed by all pilgrimson individual buses
11:00am Arrival at the Basilica of the National Shrine
12:00pm Welcome in the Upper Church by Fr. Hvozdovic
12:10pm Tour of Faith in the Upper Church by the National Shrine Director of Pilgrimages
12:30pm Rosary for World Peace prayed in the Upper Church
1-3pm FREE TIME for lunch, touring, private prayer
2:00pm Confession opportunity in the Crypt Church
3:00pm Gather in the Upper Church to prepare for Mass
3:15pm Pontifical Mass Bishop Joseph Bambera, Celebrant & Homilist
4:45pm Buses depart National Shrine
5:30pm Evening Prayer is prayed by all pilgrims on individual buses
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
What did Blessed Pope John Paul, Bishop Fulton Sheen and Blessed Mother Theresa have in common during their Saintly lives? As busy as their lives were, they all served at least one hour of Eucharistic Adoration every day!If you would like to serve our Lord in this wonderful way, hours of Eucharistic Adoration are available at St. Augustine’s Church. The following times are available: Mondays, 7:00 to 8:00PM, 10:00 to 11:00PM, and 11:00 to 12:00PM; Tuesdays, 10:00 to 11:00PM, and 11:00 to 12:00PM; Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:00AM and 6:00 to 7:00AM; Thursdays, 5:00 to 6:00AM and 6:00 to 7:00AM. Other hours may be available also.
For further information, please call Mrs. Rosalind Perlick Spencer at 553-2018. God bless you for considering this wonderful service to our Lord!
THE NEEDLER'S
makers of 200 sleeping bags distributed so far, are still in desperate need of fill for their bags. Items such as blankets, quilts, spreads and flannel sheets would be greatly appreciated. Donations may be dropped off at the rectory M-F 9:00-4:00. The needlers will not meet on Tuesday of Holy Week, April 3rd, but will resume on April 10th. Thank you!WORD OF LIFE
Every great revival in America has led to an advance in civil rights, from the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights to the end of slavery and the pursuit of racial equality. But all this has been achieved in the face of established power structures strongly and often violently opposed to these rights. So this is a time for choosing, choosing whether as Catholics we will stand together to keep open the doors of religious liberty. If we do so, then we will make possible the next great awakening in America that will bring us closer to building that culture of live and civilization of love about which John Paul II so often spoke. Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson, Address to the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast (April 9, 2012)VOLUNTEERS NEEDED-JUST ONE DAY A MONTH!
Once a month Father Safko visits Meadowview and Gracious Living to say mass and distribute Holy Communion to the residents who are unable to attend mass. We are hoping that one or two parishioners might volunteer a short hour of their time to assist Father with these services on the third Thursday of each month. This Corporal Work of Mercy is a simple way to reach out to those who throughout their lives have enjoyed the privilege of attending mass but are no longer able to do so. If you are interested in considering this wonderful outreach, call the rectory at 278-1504 or send an e-mail of inquiry to Beverly at beverlypasteka@holynameofmary.com.ATTENTION SLEEPING BAG SUPPORTERS
The Needlers are in desperate need of materials for sleeping bag fill such as blankets, quilts, spreads, flannel sheets and large pieces of material. Since September, over 200 sleeping bags have been made and delivered only because you have responded so generously to our previous requests. Your donations may be brought to the rectory Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 4:00PM. For further information please call Mrs. Fran Donovan 278-2627 or the rectory at 278-1504. Your help is appreciated!WELCOME!
We wish to extend a warm welcome to all who have recently joined our Holy Name of Mary Church! We invite you to consider joining one of our ministries i.e. Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Cantors, Choir, Altar & Rosary just to name a few. A booklet describing all the ministries is available from our rectory. Please call Monday – Friday 9:00AM to 4:00PM or email rectory@holynameofmary.com and we will be happy to send one to you. We also welcome neighbors and guests who visit us occasionally and would like you to know you are always welcome. Of course, we are grateful to our faithful Holy Name of Mary Parishioners who join together in our church community to worship and to praise Almighty God. God Bless you all!LOAVES AND FISHES CAFÉ
You are invited to come to the Montrose UMC Social Hall the First Wednesday of the month and enjoy a cost free meal. Young and old, families and singles, all are welcome.Here are the dates: mark them on the calendar and come join us for good food and lively conversation around the table. 1st Wednesday of the month 4:30-6:30PM.
June 6th Host: Susquehanna County Assistance
2012 SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
The 5th Annual Music Camp will be held at St. Paul’s Church on Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22 from 9AM – 11:30AM for ages 5 to 15. A special bell choir practice from 11:30AM to 12 Noon will be held each day for campers ages 8 to 15. Music educators Sarah Birchard, Jamie Dean Brackett and Thomas Welch will co-direct the music camp. Accompanists will be Jeff Brackett playing brass and banjo; we welcome Cori Paull as pianist for the week this year. John Puzo will again direct the ‘street rhythm’ program. Cost is $10 per child, $20 per family. Scholarships are available. The Friday Night Finale will be held at the MAHS Auditorium on Friday, June 22 at 6:30PM. To register or for more information, please call 278-2791.MASS OFFERING
Mass may be offered in memory of, or in honor of one of your deceased loved ones, but they may also be offered for special intentions, world peace, birthdays, anniversaries or for loved ones who may be ill or experiencing other burdens you would like to have prayed for. Your mass request may be dropped in the Sunday collection basket, mailed to the rectory or dropped by the rectory Monday – Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM. A mass stipend is $10, If a specific date is desired, please call the rectory 278-1504 first to be sure the date is available. Thank you.HOLY NAME OF MARY 2011 FUNDRAISERS –
The results are in… and they are wonderful! Thank you to all of our parishioners and friends for your support of our fundraising efforts for the 2011 year. Our apologies for the tardiness in presenting the totals for the following parish fundraisers due to the delay in some of the billing processes associated with them, but the totals are in and the results are great!1. 3rd Annual Gold Tournament 2011 - $4,000
2. Harvest Moon Festival 2011 - $16,252,90
3. Altar & Rosary Christmas Bazaar 2011 - $4,037.85
4. Loose Change Sunday 2011 - $1,612.38
We look forward to another fruitful year of fundraisers for our parish in 2012! Thank you again for your caring and support of the Holy Name of Mary Church fundraisers. It is truly appreciated!
GRACIOUS LIVING MASSES
Father Jerry celebrates Mass at Gracious Living on the third Thursday every month at 11:00AM. He also celebrates Mass at Meadow View at 2:30PM on the third Thursday every month. Please come and assist with either Mass. Call 278-3453 for details. Volunteers are appreciated. Thank you!“The Chapel of St. Francis”
Our new chapel is ready! Father Jerry will begin celebrating weekday Masses in the “Chapel of St. Francis” located in the small green building next to our Parish Center on Mon., January 16th, at 7:00PM.Parking will be easier (no crossing the main street) and we will save on fuel bills by not having to heat the Church during the week. The weekday Mass schedule is as follows:
Mondays and Wednesdays…Masses 7:00PM * Tuesdays and Thursdays…..Masses 7:00AM * Fridays………………………….Mass 12:10PM Please come join us for weekday Mass in The Chapel of St. Francis!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
May 19 – First Holy Communion 11:00AMVOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TAPING MASS FOR TV MINISTRIES
We are looking for some volunteers to help out with the taping of the Saturday night Mass at 4:00PM for the TV Ministries. You only need to volunteer one Saturday Night out of the Month. If you would like to help out and volunteer or have any questions please call the rectory at 278-1504.BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF WYOMING COUNTY
• 4 Kids are waiting for a Big brother/sister• What if every child fulfills their potential?
• What if every child is put on the right path today?
• What if every child in America graduated high school, went to college and gives back to their communities?
• What will that start?
• It will be the start of something big!!
You can be the start of something big right now in Wyoming County. Children are waiting, if you have 1-2 hours a week you can spend with a child, contact Big Brothers/Big Sisters at 1-800-955-4376. Big Brothers/Big Sisters is a program of Catholic Social Services and a United Way partner agency.
HOSPICE OF SACRED HEART
a non-profit, free-standing hospice program is looking for volunteers. We are expanding our services to include all of Susquehanna County, and welcome the opportunity to serve the families of your county.Hospice of Sacred heart is looking for volunteers. Opportunities range from companionship for patients in their homes, long-term care facilities, or in personal care homes to clerical projects in our offices. If interested please contact Ann Seechock, Volunteer Coordinator at: (800)657-6405
NEW LOCATION FOR FOOD BANK:
The Food Bank is now located 1 ½ miles south of Montrose in back of the large beige warehouse building on Industrial Park Drive. The hours of operation are Monday thru Thursday 9:00AM to 3:30PM. Closed for lunch 12:00 to 1:00PM. 278-9218FOOD BANK REMINDER
The
Food Bank is in need of all kinds of foodstuffs, including fresh garden
produce. They are also in need of diapers, toilet paper, shampoos, even
pet food. Any of these items can be placed in the box in the crying
room, and it will be taken to the Food Bank. Clothes should be taken to
Interfaith on Public Avenue.GOOD NEWS HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH
Something
wonderful must be happening in your family! Perhaps someone has
graduated, is getting married, celebrating a special anniversary or
maybe the birth of a new baby! Share your good news with our parish
community. Simply drop a note in the Sunday basket, call me at the
rectory 278-1504 or email to beverlypasteka@holynameofmary.com. We’d
love to hear from you! Beverly.
SOCIAL CONCERNS
Remember
our Visiting Committee is available to make visits to folks who desire
some company. If you know of anyone, friend, relative, neighbor etc. who
is sick, lonely or would simply appreciate a visit or if you would like
to be on the committee please call George at 663-3019.