Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time-August 1st, 2010

“Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” Luke 12:15

READINGS FOR THE WEEK:

Sunday     Eccl 1:2, 2:21-23; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21
Monday     Jer 28:1-17; Mt 14:13-21
Tuesday    Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Mt 14:22-36, or 15:1-2, 10-14
Wednesday  Jer 31:1-7; Mt 15:21-28
Thursday   Jer 31:31-34; Mt 16:13-23
Friday     Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Lk 9:28b-36
Saturday   Hb 1:12--2:4; Mt 17:14-20

MASSES FOR THE WEEK:

Saturday  -  July 31         4:00PM    Bob Brennan (Dee Butler)
Sunday  -   August 1         8:00 AM    John Hanjaras, Phyllis Duseau, David Franks, John Franks (Marian & James Hanjaras)
                                         10:30 AM    For Our Parishioners
Monday -   August 2         7:00 PM    Kathy Allen (Mom, Fran)
Tuesday -   August 3         7:00 AM    Richard Grace (Lory & Stephen Kielceski)
Wednesday- August 4      7:00 PM     Thomas Roan (Rita & Frank DeRiancho)
Thursday - August 5         7:00 AM    Sophie Starzec (Helen Carlsen & Family)
Friday  -    August 6        12:10 PM   Mollie Flanagan (John S. Flanagan Sr.)
First Friday – August 6    7:00PM    Peggy Bistocchi (Jackie & Marty Kane)
Saturday  - August 7         4:00 PM    Ann Kunkle (JoAnn & George Leonard & Carolyn Warner)    
Sunday -   August 8         8:00 AM    For Our Parishioners
                                         10:30 AM    Rosalie Yeckiniezich
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
 Please notice change in Mass Schedule due to First Friday.

OUR SUNDAY READINGS

1st Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 

Most scholars believe that Ecclesiastes was written sometime during the Hellenistic period, i.e., after 323 BCE. The pessimistic tone of the book reflects the uncertainty of the Jewish state during (probably) the Seleucid occupation. Although the church has generally linked up isolated passages with Christian teachings, perhaps the best understanding (and use) of this writing is to canonically counterbalance the simpler wisdom teachings of Proverbs. A traditional (non-contextual) meaning might be that all human achievement is fruitless when compared to God’s larger plan.      

2nd Reading: Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11
The author here is pleading with the church at Colossus to focus on the prize- Jesus Christ and the salvation that he brings- rather than the same old worldly influences that held them captive before Christ. It is no small matter that.. Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free...are all part of Christ’s body. These egalitarian notions were unheard of in the ancient world.     

Please Pray For                      Our Service Men and Women

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: Luke 12:13-21

The parable points to what is truly valuable, not what has worldly worth. Although this parable may sound almost like a threat, Jesus is simply differentiating between the illusion of material things and the reality of God. Everything in life is temporary and ultimately futile- age teaches us this particular lesson. The time-less, ineffable underpinning of reality is God, and as such, our true purpose is to experience the beatific vision. God that cannot be measured is what matters, while everything that is matter is only morning mist.       

PARISH FINANCES

Sunday collection goal is       $4,500.00
Sunday collection was        $3,042.00
Diocesan collection was      $90.00
Social Concerns              $182.00

Thank you for your generosity and support

Flowers on the Altar this week are provided by Marian Hanjaras for John, Phyllis, David & John by Hanjaras Family

PARISH EVENTS

▄ Aug 11 (Wed)        Bible Group meets at 7:45PM in the Parish Center

▄ Aug 11 (Wed)        Knights of Columbus meets at 7:30 in the Parish Center

▄ Aug 16 (Mon)        Altar & Rosary Society meets at 7:30 in the Parish Center

▄ Aug 18 (Wed)        Bible Group meets at 7:45PM in the Parish Center

LIFELINE

As Catholics, called to reflect the light of Jesus in places of great darkness, we must speak out and work tirelessly on behalf of our brothers and sisters in captivity. We must educate others on what we can do to eradicate the deplorable trade of women and children for profit. And we must pray for the rescue and restoration of victims, for the redemption of traffickers, and for the protection of all human life. ~Diane Bayly, “Sex Trafficking: The New Slavery” USCCB Respect Life Program (2010-2011)

NEEDED

Blueberry pickers and sorters  -  Tues. Aug. 3rd thru Fri. Aug. 6th.  Picking at local blueberry patches; Sorting in the cool comfort of the United Methodist Church basement; Helping our local library!! Call Carol at 278-2156.

COME TO A BARN DANCE!

If you love good country music and down-home barbeque, you can show your support for the Susquehanna County Library by bringing your friends and family to the blueberry Barn Dance on Friday, August 6, at the VFW in Montrose beginning at 6:00PM. This event is being hel in conjunction with the Blueberry Festival and all proceeds go the the operating budget of the library. For information and reservations, call 278-7050

CONGRATULATIONS

to JoAnn & Al Reimel on the occasion of their 40th Wedding Anniversary, cele-brated on August 1st. Best wishes may be sent to them at 65 Cruser St., Montrose, PA 18801

HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISHIONER MRS. PAT DUBE

is a patient at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville after experiencing an unfortunate fall. Currently, she is doing well but will be there for a while. Your well wishes may be sent to Pat c/o Geisinger Medical Center, 100 North Academy Ave., Danville, PA 17822.

CATHOLIC TELEVISION

“OUR FAITH…OUR DIOCESE” #48 August, 2010 AIR TIMES (1 hour)

1    Sunday      August 8    8:00 pm    Premier
2    Monday      August 9    2:00 pm     
3    Tuesday      August 10    10:00 am     
4    Sunday      August 15    5:00 pm     
5    Tuesday      August 17    8:00 pm     
6    Wednesday August 18    10:00 am

NEW FREE MONTHLY CHURCH HISTORY RESOURCE AVAILABLE

Many parishioners in the Diocese of Scranton have expressed a desire to learn more about Church history, but often report feeling overwhelmed by the subject.  A free monthly resource is now available online for parish based religion formation or independent learning. A.D.: Anno Domini will examine the key dates, concepts, and figures of Church history in an approachable and user friendly format.  The first installment, currently available on the Adult Faith Formation page of the diocesan website, looks at the period immediately following Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension into Heaven (A.D. 30-100).  Subsequent issues will build off of this foundation, focusing on periods of 50-100 years, and all past issues will be archived online.

THE SCRANTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

will be holding a Day of Recollection on Wednesday, August 11th from 9:00AM to 2:00PM at the Villa of Our Lady, Mount Pocono. The day will include breakfast, two spiritual talks, confession, time for reflection, the liturgy, a luncheon, recitation of the rosary. The spiritual leader will be Rev. Peter O’Rourke. The fee is $40. Reservations with payment must be made by August 5th to SDCCW, c/o Helen Oravec, 814 Theresa St., Peckville, PA 18452. All women are invited to attend.

NEW FREE MONTHLY CHURCH HISTORY RESOURCE AVAILABLE

Many parishioners in the Diocese of Scranton have expressed a desire to learn more about Church history, but often report feeling overwhelmed by the subject.  A free monthly resource is now available online for parish based religion formation or independent learning. A.D.: Anno Domini will examine the key dates, concepts, and figures of Church history in an approachable and user friendly format.  The first installment, currently available on the Adult Faith Formation page of the diocesan website, looks at the period immediately following Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension into Heaven (A.D. 30-100).  Subsequent issues will build off of this foundation, focusing on periods of 50-100 years, and all past issues will be archived online.

JULY EDITIONS OF DISCIPLE AND FAMILIA FIDELIS AVAILABLE ONLINE

The July edition of the monthly adult faith formation (AFF) resource, Disciple, is now available on the AFF page at the diocesan website. This month’s issue features commentary on the Sunday Gospel readings, a look at how we live out the eighth commandment, a listing of upcoming adult faith formation opportunities in the Diocese and reviews of the book Drinking From the Hidden Fountain and the film The Reluctant Saint. The July edition of the monthly family resource, Familia Fidelis, is also available on the Family Life page at the diocesan website.  This month’s issue features a reflection for parents on how Christ restored marriage to its original dignity, an explanation for teens on what it means to be created in the image and likeness of God, a review of the St. Joseph picture books for children, and a look at this month’s “Friend for Families”, Blessed Jacopone of Todi.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

recently began “Street Links” a program which offers youth the opportunity to become fully engaged in their own development as a healthy, productive member of society. C.S.S. is dedicated to providing families with the support necessary to maintain a happy, healthy relationship with each other. Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton with you providing help and creating hope.  

BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL

will be held on Friday and Saturday, August 6th and 7th. As you know, this festival is the annual fundraiser for our Susquehanna County Library Association. You can help the Blueberry Festival by making pans of Blueberry Buckle for the Ice Cream booth! Since Uniformity is important with serving, we are asking volunteers to please use the recipe we have included below. Please bring your blueberry buckle on Friday or Saturday morning.
Blueberry Buckle (sometimes known as Blueberry Crunch)
Makes one ½ sheet cake pan (disposable shallow foil pan)
3 ½ cups flour
¼ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
1 cup sugar
½ lb. (2 sticks) margarine or butter
1 egg
2 cans of blueberry pie filling (21 oz. can)
Mix the first six ingredients as for a pie crust. Beat the egg well and toss throughout the mixture with a fork. Spread half of the mixture in the pan press down well. Spread the pie filling over the mixture in the pan and sprinkle the rest of the mixture on top.
Bake at 350 degrees for around 45 minutes, checking after 30 minutes. The buckle should be light brown in color when done.

PACKAGES FOR OUR TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN!

Packages are being readied to be sent to our troops in Afghanistan. The unit we are sending to is from Pennsylvania and, unfortunately, is the one that recently lost four soldiers from their unit.Items to be sent should not be breakable or perishable. Homemade baked goods are fine and greatly appreciated as long as they will travel well for up to a week. Other things needed are powdered drinks, gum, mints, hard candy, (no chocolate please), beef jerky, Slim Jims, lip balm, moisturizers, sanitizers and foot powder. Notes of encouragement to our troops may be tucked in for sending too! Items may be placed in the box marked “Afghanistan” located in the rear of our Church. Should you have any questions, please call the Rectory at 278-1504. Thank you for your support of this worthy cause!

CONFIRMATION DATE

Bishop Bambera will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation at HNM on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, @5:00 PM. Our Confirmation Candidates will make their retreat at the Fatima Center in Dalton on Saturday, August 14, 2010, from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. PLEASE NOTE THE RETREAT DATE CHANGE ABOVE!!


PLANNING FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL IS IN FULL SWING

Please join us at our meeting on Thursday, June 24th at 7:00PM in our Parish Center (We Really Need Volunteers). Volunteers are needed to help head sub-committees. We also need volunteers to help out with the sub-committees. If you are interested, or can spare a couple of hours to help us organize and run a successful 2nd Annual Festival we’d love to see you at our meetings. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Also, please mark your calendar for additional meeting dates:                       
*    Aug 26th      *    Sept – TBA
Looking forward to seeing you at our meetings! The Harvest Moon Festival Committee

VOLUNTEERS

Perhaps you volunteered last year at our 1st Annual Harvest Moon Festival and would like to again this year, or you’ve just decided that you would like to help out in any way and volunteer this year. That’s Great!! Here are some of the committees that will be asking for volunteers again this year. If you see an area that you would like to volunteer for, please contact the sub-committee chairperson and let them know the day and time you can volunteer.
1.    Foods/Soft Drinks – Rudolfo Scarfallto
        Manny Debonis
2.    Beverage Tent – John Siedlecki
3.    Entertainment – Corky Staats
4.    Publicity/Advertising – Judy Kelly
5.    Clean Up – Philipa Follert
6.    Popcorn/Cotton Candy -Dave Rosenberry-
7.    Theme Baskets – Sally McGrath
8.    Tickets – Lynn Rosler
9.    Tents – Beverly Pasteka
10.   Setup – Kenny Janoski
11.   Quilt – Liz Janoski or Barbara Brennan
12.   Wheelbarrow of Cheer – Florian Pasteka
13.   Sponsors – Beverly Pasteka
14.   Bake Sale – Regina Olszewski
15.   Kids Games – Gerry Curry
16.   Vendors – Rachel Weaver
17.   Café – Anne Gardner
18.   Harvest Moon Booth - Barb Brennan

HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL COMMITTEES STILL OPEN

We still have a few committees that we need volunteers to help with. If you’d like to help organize a committee for the Harvest Moon Festival please call either Beverly Pasteka at 278-1504 or Joanne Kays at 278-4285. The open committees are as follow:
1.    Adult Games/Pull tabs/ 50/50
2.    Sign
3.    Security

ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE FESTIVAL!

SMALL SIZE FOLGERS COFFEE CANS

are needed for the Harvest Moon Festival. If you have any to donate at all you may drop them off at the rectory between the hours of 9-4 Monday through Friday.

THEME BASKETS NEEDED

We need theme baskets for the October Harvest Moon Festival.  If you will be able to make one, please call Sally McGrath at 289-4302.  These are very popular but simple to make.  Just obtain a basket (we may be able to give you one), think of a theme such as Italian food, baby items, dog basket, John Deere basket, etc. and obtain items to fill your basket.  Cover it with plastic wrap and maybe a bow (we can even help with that).   People will buy tickets to try to win your creation.  Would you please include a list of what is in your basket (preferable) or at least the name of the theme?  Even if you do not want your name on the basket, please include it (with a note to remove it if you would like).
If you are unable or hesitant to make a theme basket, that is ok.  At the same table, we will have what are usually called Chinese Auction items.  In other words, you can supply an item or a gift card and we will let people bid on those.  You do not need a basket at all.  Some items that have been donated in the past:  a new garden hose, a weed whacker, a figurine, framed artwork, a set of bedding, gift cards to stores or restaurants.  Use your imagination.   Just select something that you have at home or that you see on sale.  If it is such a great bargain that you can not pass it up but you do not need it, buy it for this booth!
We will not ask you to bring the items in until closer to the festival but you should start thinking about it now. We also need workers to staff the booth and collect tickets for a couple of hours on either Saturday October 9 or Sunday October 10.  This gives you a great chance to study the baskets to determine which you want to bid on and also helps the church.  If you can help, please call Sally McGrath at 289-4302.

GOOD NEWS FOR MARRIED COUPLES

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER RE-TURNS TO THE SCRANTON DIOCESE – Looking for a way to make your good marriage even better? Then why not attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend? Get away from jobs, kids, chores and phones – and focus ONLY on each other. If you’d like greater depth, growth, and enrichment in your relationship, you’ll love the difference this weekend can make! October 15-17 at Fatima Renewal Center in Dalton. EARLY REGISTRATION IS SUGGESTED! wwme-nepa.org Phone (800)787-7679

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. 278-9218

FOOD 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 NEW 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.

AUTISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

If you have a family member or friend that is autistic help is available. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month, at 7:00PM, in the parish center. Childcare is provided. Any questions call Alison or Patty Kwader, 278-3055.

CENTERING PRAYER GROUP

Meetings will be at 4:00PM on Thursdays at either Joan Eidner’s House on Lincoln Ave., or Dee Butler’s Apartment. Call Dee to confirm place of meeting that day 278-1592. This is an ecumenical group bring a friend.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY of SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY

Applications are being accepted for a new home that is being built in Montrose. Applicants must have a minimum income of 23,000, proof of employment and credit references. Please call the Habitat office at (570)278-4102 for more information and an application. Note: Volunteers are needed for Board and Committee members, helping with construction, or serving meals to volunteers. If you have an interest in working with Habitat for Humanity, please call the office at (570)278-4102.