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MOST HOLY TRINITY PARISH
Parish Office: 236 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326
Worship Site: Msgr. McHugh Auditorium, 212 Route 390, Cresco
3rd Sunday of Lent
March 8, 2015
Parish Office
Parish
Office
(570)
595-3100
(570) 595-3100
Faith Formation
Faith
Formation
(570) 595-3111
(570) 595-3111
Fax
Fax
(570) 595-3200
(570) 595-3200
Website
Website
www.mht-poconos.org
www.mht-poconos.org
Email
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Sunday Mass Schedule
Sunday
Mass Schedule
Saturday
4:00pm
Saturday6:00pm
4:00pm
Sunday 8:00am
6:00pm
Sunday 10:45am
8:00am
12:30pm
10:45am- Spanish
12:30pm - Spanish
Reconciliation
Reconciliation
Monday 5:30-7:00pm - Parish Center
First
Saturday5:30-7:00pm
of the month-12:00-1:00pm
Monday
Parish Center
First
Saturday
of
the
month
12:00Other times by appointment.
1:00pm
Other
times byofappointment.
Sacrament
Baptism
The sacrament is generally celebrated during
the 10:45 am
Mass on the
second Sunday of
Sacrament
of Baptism
the
month.
Parents/legal
guardians
are to
The sacrament is generally
celebrated
at
contact
the
office
early
to
arrange
sacramen12noon at each worship site. Parents/
talguardians
instruction
a date.
areand
to schedule
contact the
office early to
“Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever
drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give
will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
John 4:13-14
MISSION STATEMENT
We, the Catholic community of Most Holy Trinity Parish, rich in
diversity, strive to achieve the unity that is the essence of God and the
heart of the Church. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to
be faithful stewards of the apostolic tradition, to stir into flame the gifts
of God the Father, and to evangelize through our action as witnesses to
arrange Sacrament
sacramental of
instruction
and schedMarriage
a date.
Aule
couple
contemplating marriage must meet
Sacrament
ofmonths
Marriage
with a priest
at least six
prior to the
A couple
marriage
desired
date contemplating
of the celebration.
Whenmust
the
meet
with
a
priest
at
least
six
months
prior
standard pre-nuptial investigation has been
to the desired
datebe of
the celebration.
completed,
a date can
arranged.
When the pre-nuptial investigation has
Anointing
of can
thebe
Sick
been completed,
a date
arranged.
As an aid to comfort and strengthen the sick,
Anointing
of the Sick to those
the sacrament
is administered
As
an
aid
to
comfort
and preparing
strengthen for
the
advanced in years, those
sick,
the
sacrament
is
administered
to
those
surgery and those in danger of death.
advanced
years,
those
preparing
for
Contact
the in
parish
office
to make
arrangesurgery
and
those
in
danger
of
death.
ments.
Contact the office to make arrangements.
Sacrament of Holy Orders
An Catholic male who feels that God maybe
calling him to serve His people as a deacon
or priest, should talk to the pastor.
Pastor: Rev. Paul Fontanella
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Gregory Loughney
Deacon: Ron Verkon
Email Addresses
Pastor: [email protected]
Assistant Pastor: [email protected]
Main Office: [email protected]
Faith & Family Life Coordinator: [email protected]
Weekday Masses
MHT Parish Center
Mon-Thurs:
7:00am and 8:15am
Fri:
7:00am
All regular weekday Masses are celebrated at the Parish
Center, 236 Route 390 in Cresco. Please call the office to
confirm the time of your weekday Mass intentions.
Parish Office Hours
Monday
9:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am-12noon
Introduction to the Liturgy of the Word
First Reading: Exodus 17:3–7
Give us water, so that we may drink.
Psalm 95
“If today you hear his voice, harden not your
hearts.”
Second Reading Romans 5:1–2, 5–8
The love of God has been poured into our hearts
through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.
MHT PARISH MASS INTENTIONS
7:00am
MHT-PC
Sebastian Onorio
Connie & Manny
De Stefano
8:15am
MHT-PC
Charles Gross
Kate Woehrle
7:00am
MHT-PC
Alberto Martinez
Geordina
Martinez
8:15am
MHT-PC
Joan Prongay
Joe Ferraro
7:00am
MHT-PC
Paul Sanner
The Ladies Guild
8:15am
MHT-PC
Harry Hobe
Strubert Family
7:00am
MHT-PC
Ronald Karr
The Ladies Guild
8:15am
MHT-PC
Joe Battisto
The Ladies Guild
3/13
7:00am
MHT-PC
For the Souls in
Purgatory
Norma & Denis
Chabot
3/14
4:00pm
MMS
Alice Elias
Burauskas
Carolyn Girrandono
6:00pm
MMS
Joe Battisto
Barbara Shiner
Shimko
8:00am
MMS
Laura Rhyne
Jeff & Bev
O’Lear
Blandina Fernandez
C. Daniels
Ventura Juarez
Benito & Flor
3/9
3/10
3/11
3/12
3/15
10:45am MMS
12:30pm
MMS
SANCTUARY LAMP
Special Intention Dwan & Richard Delmonico
Requested by Kyle Rankinen & Family
Most Holy Trinity Parish Stewardship
March 1st
Sunday Collection $ 10,035.00
Care and Education of Priest $ 810.00
Thank You for your generosity to our parish.
VESPERS
Vespers, also called Evening Prayer, is
part of the Liturgy of the Hours, also
Gospel John 4:5–42 or 4:5–15,
known as the Divine Office. In the Liturgy
The water that I shall give will become a spring of
of the Hours, the church fulfills Jesus’
eternal life.
command to ”pray always” (Luke 18:1; see also 1
Thirst is a common theme in the first reading and Thessalonians 5:15). Through this prayer, the people of
Gospel today. Usually when we think of Baptism God sanctify the day by continual praise of God and
we think of cleansing or a bath. But the living
prayers of intercession for the needs of world.
courtesy of www.usccb.org
water of today’s readings is for drinking. That’s the
wonderful thing about water as a symbol—it can Vespers gives thanks for the day just past and makes
evoke so many different meanings. What does it an evening sacrifice of praise to God. Please join us for
mean to you to thirst for something? How does Vespers each Sunday evening during Lent at 5:30pm in
the Chapel of Most Holy Trinity Parish Center.
God relieve your thirst?
PASTOR’S CORNER
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This week, as we approach the mid-point of our
Lenten journey, we are reminded of the Lord’s commandments which he gives, not to limit or control us,
and certainly not to pile guilt on our heads, but rather
to lead and guide us in the ways of truth and freedom.
Regarding the challenges of new parking and the So let’s all do a little “catechism homework” this
walking distance between our cars and the entrance, week.
a number of people have raised concerns about the
elderly and others who have difficulty with mobility. 1. Can you name the 10 Commandments (work on it
Please keep in the mind the following (which some with your family and friends!)?
2. How well are you keeping God’s law in your heart
people mentioned they were not yet aware of!):
and in your actions?
1. There is reserved handicapped parking in the rear There will be no test, except a careful examination of
of the building, near the kitchen entrance complete conscience, by the light of the Holy Spirit, so that we
with a ramp and very little walking distance at all can enter more deeply into the invitation extended to
between your car and the door.
us on Ash Wednesday: repent, and believe in the gos2. Those who have difficulty walking, including the pel. The Law itself is good news! For the Lord our
length of the aisle to receive Holy Communion are God is kind and merciful, bestowing mercy down to
kindly encouraged to sit in the front on the right the thousandth generation on the children of those
hand side of the worship space. There are even a few who love him and keep his commandments.
chairs with arms to help with the ‘ups and downs’ of In the hearts of Jesus and Mary,
the Mass!
3. In general, with respect to winter weather, Fr. Paul
PLEASE: whenever you or your family are uncertain
The three traditional pillars of Lenten
about travel conditions and general safety, be
observance are prayer, fasting and
assured that your obligation to attend Mass is always
almsgiving. This week, we will explore the
second to the obligation we have to keep ourselves
definition of prayer in our lives.
safe and healthy. In other words, if you feel that
travel is dangerous, you are free to stay home withWithout prayer, fasting and almsgiving are
out any moral implication. (Side note: this is very merely actions we do out of tradition without much
different from simply ‘skipping Mass.’!)
meaning. Prayer is our conversation with God. It is through
If you have any suggestions please contact us
and let us know how we can improve.
Word of Life
“Lord, you are good and forgiving,
most merciful to all who call on you.
LORD, hear my prayer;
listen to my cry for help.
On the day of my distress I call to you,
for you will answer me.”
— Psalm 86: 5-7 (NABRE © 2010 CCD.
prayer that we find the strength to fast. It is through prayer
that we develop a closer, more intimate relationship with
God. This relationship makes us so grateful for the
blessings he has bestowed upon us, that we eagerly give to
those less fortunate than us. The Church, in its wisdom,
understands that prayer is essential to any action we
Christians may undertake.
Material researched from the Catholic Update, Encyclopedia of Catholic Spirituality and the Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults. From the "Did You Know"Parish Stewardship series, a collaboration of Fr. Manuel Soria and Monique Figlietti, Chair of Stewardship Ministry in response to
a request from the Pastoral Council.
Please pray for:
All Parish Family Members listed in our prayer intention
books.
For Those Who Serve: Please remember the thousands of
men and women serving overseas, daily risking their lives.
MARCH PARISH CALENDAR
9:00-10:15 am
4:00-7:00pm
5:30-7:00pm
6:00-7:00pm
6:00-7:00pm
7:30- 9:00pm
7:00-9:00pm
7:00-9:00pm
7:00-9:00pm
7:00pm
5:30pm
Sunday March 8
Religious Formation
Monday, March 9
Eucharistic Adoration - MHT Parish Center
Confessions - MHT Parish Center
Legion of Mary - MHT Parish Center
Boy Scout Religious Badge -MHT Parish Center
Tuesday, March 10
Knights of Columbus Social
Wednesday, March 11
Prayer Group - MHT Parish Center
Thursday March 12
Men’s Fellowship MHT Parish Center
Nazareth Meeting MHT Parish Center
Friday, March 13
Stations of the Cross-MHT Parish Center
Sunday, March 14
Vespers- MHT Parish Center
PARISH ACTIVITIES
Coffee and Conversation
Please join us for our first Coffee and
Conversation Sunday, March 15, 2015
immediately following the 8:00am Mass
until 10:30am. Parents of religious education students
are most welcome to come inside, visit with other
parents and wait for their students.
Spiritual Tea
April 16, 2015 1:00pm-3:00pm
SAINT PATRICK’S DAY DINNER
& BINGO
MARCH 14, 2015
MONSIGNOR MC HUGH CAFETERIA
A plated dinner will be served of
either Corned Beef & Cabbage or
Shepherd’s Pie. We will also have Soda Bread, Desserts, Beverages. Stay after dinner and try your Luck
at Bingo. Tickets will be available after the Masses
and at the Parish Center. Adults $10.00 - Leprechaun’s
(10 & under) $7.00
Cantor Practice
Sunday, March 15
9:00am -MMS Auditorium
Choir Practice
Tuesday’s
March 10, 7:00 pm MHT Parish Center
March 17, 7:00 pm MHT Parish Center
March 24, 7:00 pm MHT Parish Center
** Special Thank You**
To all our Chili and Salsa
Chefs who made this event
possible.
A Big Thank You to our
Sponsors:
Handyman Party Shack & Rentals,
Scrudato’s General Marking Devices,
At Most Holy Trinity Parish Center
Forssell’s Plumbing & Heating, Anonymous,
Quest Speaker Sister Gloria Frank
Jeff Woehrle Electrician, Charlie Gardner,
Topic: From Emmaus to Jerusalem Joy MHT Ladies’ Guild, MHT Knights of Columbus,
Reservation is required Call Pat Baker
Prof. Al Moranville and County Line Band,
570-643-7073 $10.00 donation is appreciated.
Bloomin Onion, Kasa’s Pizza, Pocono Brew Pub,
Callie’s Pretzel Factory, Resort Beverage, Sysco
Inclement Weather
Foods, ESU Hotel, Restaurant, & Tourism Dept.,
Daily Mass: When Msgr. McHugh/Pocono Many Volunteers including Monsignor McHugh
Mountain is delayed or closed there will be School and Students.
one daily Mass at 9:00am at the parish
center.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Adoration: When Msgr. McHugh/Pocono Mountain
dismisses early or is closed Adoration will be
Calling all High School Students:
cancelled.
Your assistance is needed for the
Monday evening Confessions: When Msgr.
parish presentation of Living Stations on
McHugh/Pocono Mountain dismisses early or is
Saturday, March 28, 2015. We are in
closed Confessions will be cancelled.
need of your talents in the following
areas: Musicians, Backstage help and
Parish Office: When Msgr. McHugh/Pocono
Mountain is delayed or closed the Parish Office will Hospitality. If you wish to help, please contact Sarah
at 570-595-3111 or [email protected].
open at 10:30am.
D IOCESAN N EWS
Most Holy Trinity Pledge Goal 2014 - $85,000
Percentage of Goal Pledges as of 2/23/2015 76%
If you have not already done so, please make your
pledge to help the thousands of people who will
directly benefit from your caring support.
Each day, with your gift to the Appeal you join in
“Transforming Lives Together” by enhancing the
programs offered in each of our 120 parishes; by
educating our most precious resources: the approximately 6,000 students in our 20 Diocesan schools
and those children in parish religious education
programs; by responding to the poorest, the weakest
and those most in need through the good works of
Catholic Social Services; and by supporting our
retired and aging priests as well as our seminarians
currently studying for the priesthood.
C OMMUNITY O UTREACH
Family Promise, 124 North 9th St., Stroudsburg,
570-420-8589
Family Promise provides shelter and support services for up to
4 families at a time. It also provides furniture, emergency
housing assistance, and other such services to the community.
There is a Walk-a-Thon to benefit Family Promise at the Stroud
Mall on March 7th. Registration is at 8 AM and the Walk starts
at 9. For Pledge and Registration information see the Family
Promise website at FamilyPromisePA.org, or see our website,
www.mht-poconos.org/htmls/outreach.html. You can also
call Elaine Madere to learn more about how you can help Family Promise. 732-995-3370.
Valor helps homeless and disadvantaged veterans.
MHT collects donations suitable for homeless veterans living
on the streets (sturdy clothes, shoes, sleeping bags, toiletries,
etc.) for distribution thru Valor. Call Allen Seaman at
570-839-2362 if you have donations. For a complete list of
items needed see the Valor website at
www.valorclinic.org/things-we-need
Community Outreach Program (Trinity’s Treasure Trove):
STOP!! Don’t throw that out!
One Man’s Trash is Another
Man’s Treasure!
We can find a home for almost anything in
good condition through local charities, food
pantries, clothing closets, etc. to help the needy in our area.
The 3 Monroe County Catholic schools prepare
students for meaningful lives inside and outside the
classroom. Our principals, faculty and staff are
dedicated to encouraging each student from Pre-K to
grade 12 to reach their own academic and spiritual
potential.
To learn more about us call:
Msgr. McHugh School (Pre-K to Grade 8),
Cresco: 570-595-7463
Notre Dame Elementary School (Pre-K to Grade 6)
East Stroudsburg: 570-421-3651
Notre Dame Jr./Sr. High School (Grades 7 to 12),
East Stroudsburg: 570-421-0466
Wedding Anniversary Celebration
We are currently seeking donations of Easter
baskets and items to fill them.
Do you or someone you know need help making ends meet?
If you, or someone you know is among the homeless or working poor, see our website for a list of some local resources and
the phone number for Pocono Info. Also, feel free to call
Elaine Madere (732-995-3370) for help with furniture or household goods from Trinity’s Treasure Trove
Home Sharing Program in Monroe County
Integra Home Counseling is sponsoring a Shared Housing
Program in Monroe County. Home Sharers and Home Seekers
mutually benefit from this program which provides a viable,
affordable housing option for those individuals and families in
transition. Integra matches home sharers with home seekers.
Background checks are performed on all parties. For more
information, and to register for the program, call 570-620-2438
or email [email protected]
Most Holy Trinity Parish
His Excellency, the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera,
Is Hosting Weekly
Bishop of Scranton, and the Office for Parish Life wish
A Meal for the Community
to invite couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding
Wednesdays, Noon to 1:00
anniversary in 2015 to a diocesan Wedding Anniversary St. Bernadette’s Church Hall, Route 390 Canadensis, PA
Mass on Sunday, June 7. The event includes a 2:30pm
Questions? Call Madeleine Forssell 570-595-6491
Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a reception.
Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Santi 570-595-5063
Requests for an invitation, with a mailing address,
The purveyor for February 2-25-2015
should be made thru your parish office before March First Place Café in Canadensis. Desserts by Basso Italian
16.
Restaurant & Wine Bar in Cresco
Ayuno y Abstinencia durante Cuaresma
La Cuaresma es un tiempo de “PENITENCIA” que nos recuerda los 40
días que Cristo pasó en el desierto en ayuno y oración.
La Iglesia recomienda que todos los Viernes de Cuaresma se abstenga de
comer carne y que se debe ayunar el Miércoles de Cenizas y Viernes
Santo. Es importante entender que la Iglesia exonera a ciertas personas
de estas obligaciones ejemplo: diabéticos, personas de edad, embarazadas, problemas de salud, etc.
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas,
Esta semana, al acercarnos a mediados de nuestra jornada Cuaresmal, recordemos los mandamientos del Señor, los que Él nos da, no para limitarnos ni controlarnos,
y ciertamente no para apiñar culpabilidad sobre nosotros,
sino para encauzarnos y guiarnos en los caminos de verdad y de libertad. Entonces, efectuemos una pequeña
Amor, Dolor, Esperanza y Gloria
“tarea de catecismo” esta semana.
Estas palabras definen los contenidos de esta Jornada de Semana Santa, del Triduo Pascual y de la Pascua de la Resurrección. Jesús
aco- ¿Pueden nombrar los 10 Mandamientos (¡trabajen en esto
mete por nosotros un cambio que le llevara al dolor, al abandono, pero con su familia y amigos!)?
también al triunfo. El sufrimiento en la cruz y la Gloria de la
Resu- ¿Cuán bien están cumpliendo con la ley de Dios en vuesrrección son parte de una misma historia: la de nuestra Redención.
tro corazón y en vuestras acciones?
No habrá prueba alguna, excepto un examen de concienParroquia la Santísima Trinidad, Aud. Msgr McHugh
cia minucioso, a la luz del Espíritu Santo, para que podaRETIRO DE CUARESMA
mos entrar profundamente a la invitación que fuera extenSábado, 28 de Marzo Hora 9:00am - 5:00pm
La Catequesis Familiar, hace una invitación a toda la Comunidad a dida a nosotros en Miércoles de Ceniza: arrepiéntanse y
crean en el evangelio. ¡La Ley en sí es buena nueva! Porparticipar de enseñanza espirituales en preparación a la Semana Santa.
Favor de inscribirse con tiempo. Todos están invitados.
que el Señor nuestros Dios es bondadoso y misericordioso
derramando clemencia hasta la milésima generación de
los hijos de quienes le aman y cumplen con sus mandaMensaje del Papa Francisco durante Cuaresma
mientos.
FORTALEZCAN SUS CORAZONES
La Cuaresma es un tiempo de renovación para la Iglesia, para las comu- En los corazones de Jesús y Maria,
nidades y para cada creyente. Pero sobre todo es un «tiempo de
gracia» (2 Co 6,2). Dios no nos pide nada que no nos haya dado antes:
«Nosotros amemos a Dios porque él nos amó primero» (1 Jn 4,19). Él no
es indiferente a nosotros. Está interesado en cada uno de nosotros, nos
conoce por nuestro nombre, nos cuida y nos busca cuando lo dejamos.
ACTIVIDADES PARROQUIA SAN MATEO
Canasta de Comida: La Parroquia estará distribuyendo canasta de
Padre Paul
Documentos para la declaración de Ingresos
Si te gustaría tener un estado de cuenta por el año 2014 sobre
contribuciones a la Parroquia La Santísima Trinidad, lo puede solicitar
llamando por teléfono 570 595-3100
comidas, Lunes 16 de Marzo 2015 de 9am a 10am (1Hora). Cualquier
persona que necesite una canasta llamar a Joan telef. 570 421-8636 antes
del 10 de Marzo.
Parroquia La Santísima Trinidad
Calendarios de Misas y Actividades durante Cuaresma
CLASES DE LITURGIA: Estas invitados a participar de talleres Capilla Centro Parroquial, Cresco
sobre como trabajar en la misa-liturgia dirigido por el Prof. Nector
García por 6 semanas, más. Reuniones cada Jueves a las 7:00pm hasta
el 16 de Abril. Más información llamar a Nector telf. 646 221-6021
CURSILLO: Reunión, Domingo 8 de Marzo Hora 5:00pm
Santoral y Calendario Mes de Marzo 2015
8
Domingo San Juan de Dios, Religioso
9
Lunes
Santa Francisca Romana, religiosa
Los Santos fueron personas que siguieron las huellas de Cristo, viven
gozosos en el cielo. Derramaron su sangre por su amor; y por eso se
alegran con Cristo para siempre.
¿Quieres aprender Ingles?
Anímate y aprenderías a entenderlo, hablarlo, leerlo y escribirlo
Clases comenzaran después del día de resurrección (Easter)
Muy pronto más información.
Auspiciado: Parroquia La Santísima Trinidad
Anuncios
Llamar a la Oficina de la Parroquia La Santísima Trinidad hasta el día
Lunes de 9:00am a 4:00pm Telf. # (570) 595-3100 o escribir al correo
Electrónico: [email protected]
Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento
Cada lunes de 4:00 a 7:00pm
Sacramento de Reconciliación:
Habrá confesiones cada Lunes 5:30pm a 7:00pm y
cada primer sábado de cada mes 12:00am a 1:00pm
Legión de María, Cada Lunes 6:00pm a 7:45pm
Estación de la Cruz
Cada Viernes de Cuaresma 7:00pm
Vísperas Cada domingo de Cuaresma 5:30pm
Catequesis Familiar: Cada Domingo 10:45am Coleg. Msgr McHugh
Catequesis Familiar Actividades durante Cuaresma
Cada último Sábado del mes, Habrán reuniones Familia de Nazaret y
Catequista Hora 6:00pm
Liturgia Penitencial: Jueves, 26 de Marzo 7:00pm
Retiro de Cuaresma: Sábado, 28 de Marzo 9:00am a 5:00pm
Primera Comunión: Domingo,24 de Mayo
Grupos de Oración y Estudio de Biblia
Los invitamos a participar en los diferentes grupos
Viernes: 7pm Iglesia Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz, Brodheadsville.
Viernes: 7pm Iglesia san Mateo, East Stroudsburg.
Estudio de la Biblia en Ingles : Iglesia San Lucas, cada Jueves hora
10am y será Repetido a las 7:00pm. Todos son bienvenidos.