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DIVINE MERCY PARISH
Parish Office: 108 West Cherry St. Shenandoah, PA 17976
Phone: 570-462-1968
Fax: 570-462-1388
E – Mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday – 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Tuesday – Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Rev. Msgr. Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor
Fr. Charles J. Dene, In Residence
Fr. Johnson, Parochial Vicar
Sr. Marietta, OSF, Parish Outreach Coordinator, Phone: 570-462-2306
Mission of Divine Mercy Parish:
Divine Mercy Parish is a Eucharistic Community, a people
diverse in background united together as Catholic Christians
around the altar of the Lord. We are nurtured by the
Sacraments and sustained by prayer. Our mission is to fulfill
our Baptismal promises by proclaiming the message of the
Gospel in our lives by our commitment to faithfully love and
serve the Lord and one another.
Parish Membership:
The Parish Community of Divine Mercy welcomes all
individuals and families who have moved into the parish.
Contact the Parish Office at your earliest convenience. We
would like to meet with you and see to it that your presence
in the parish is properly registered. All parishioners are
urged to notify the Parish Office of a change of address or
telephone number. All parishioners should be registered in
our files
Misión de la Parroquia de la Divina Misericordia:
Parroquia de la Divina Misericordia es una comunidad
eucarística, un pueblo, diverso en origen, unidos juntos
como Cristianos Católicos en torno al altar del Señor.
Somos alimentados de los Sacramentos y sostenidos por la
oración. Nuestra misión es cumplir nuestras promesas
bautismales, proclamando el Evangelio en nuestras vidas
por nuestro compromiso de amar fielmente y servir al
Señor ya los demás.
Afiliación Parroquial:
La comunidad parroquial de la Divina Misericordia les da
la bienvenida a todos los que se han movido en la
parroquia. Solicitamos que registre sus nombres en la
Parroquia. Le pedimos que notifique a la Oficina
Parroquial de un cambio de dirección o número de
teléfono. Todos los parroquianos deben estar registrados en
nuestros archivos.
Sacramental Information:
Baptism: For infant Baptism, parents must be
registered and active members of the parish for at least (2)
months. Parents need to call the Parish Office to make an
appointment with the Pastor or Parochial Vicar to arrange for
Baptisms. All Catholic Godparents must be fully-initiated
practicing Catholics who are living by the Church’s teaching
on marriage. Non-Catholic Godparents must be Christians,
actively practicing their faith. Please call the Parish Office
for additional information.
Información Sacramental:
Bautismo: Por el bautismo de los niños, los
padres deben llamar a la oficina para hacer una cita con el
sacerdote para organizar bautismos. Todos padrinos
católicos deben ser católicos practicantes que viven según
la doctrina de la Iglesia sobre el Matrimonio. Los padrinos
no católicos deben ser los cristianos que participan
activamente su fe. Por favor, llame a la oficina de la
parroquia para información adicional.
Marriage: In order to properly prepare for
marriage, it is expected that the couple contact the Parish
Office for an appointment as soon as they are engaged and
prior to making other arrangements. After meeting with one
of the priests, the couple should contact the Office of
Marriage and Family Life Formation at 610-289-8900 x 221
to register for the FOCCUS inventory. The FOCCUS
inventory should be taken online within two weeks of the
first meeting with the priest. After discussing the FOCCUS
inventory with the priest, the couple should register online
for marriage preparation classes. These classes must be
taken at least six (6) months prior to the wedding date.
Sacrament of the Sick: If you need a priest to
anoint
a
family
member
after office
hours, please
call:
Catholic Charities
Immigration
Outreach
Office/Servicio
De
Fr. Jose Johnson at 570-462-1916 ext. 26 or
gración Continua
Msgr. Bocian at 570-462-1968 ext. 7
Catholic Charities Immigration Outreach Office
Jennifer Clerici, 218 W. Cherry St., Shenandoah, PA 17976
Phone: 570-462-3585 :o [email protected]
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator:
Wendy S. Krisak, M. A., NCC, LPC –
Direct Telephone: 1-800-791-9209
Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator:
Sister Meg Cole,S. S. J., M.S., LMFT- Diocese of Allentown
2145 Madison Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18017- 4642
Phone: 1-610-332-0442, ext 19 Fax:1- 610-867-8702
E-Mail: [email protected]
Matrimonio: Con el fin de prepararse
adecuadamente para el matrimonio, se espera que la pareja
debe ponerse en contacto con la Oficina Parroquial para
una cita tan pronto como están comprometidos y antes de
hacer otros arreglos. También es necesario ponerse en
contacto con Oficina de Matrimonio y Formación de la
Vida Familiar de la Diócesis al 610-289-8900x221 para
registrarse en el Inventario FOCCUS. Para obtener más
información, por favor hable con el sacerdote.
Sacramento de los Enfermos: Si usted necesita
la Unción de los Enfermos a un miembro de su familia,
después de horas de oficina, por favor llame :
Padre Jose Johnson al 570 462-1916 ext 26 o
Mons. Bocian a 570- 462-1968 ext 7
Oficina de Inmigración de las Caridades Católicas
Jennifer Clerici, 218 W.Cherry St, Shenandoah, PA 17976
Teléfono 570 462-3585 :o [email protected]
Coordinador Diocesano de Asistencia a las Víctimas:
Sra. Wendy S. Krisak, MA, NCC, LPC.
Telefónica : 1-800- 791-9209
Coordinador Diocesano de Ambiente Seguro:
Sr. Meg Cole,SSJ., M.S., LMFT- Diocese de Allentown
2145 Madison Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18017- 4642
Phone: 1-610-332-0442, ext 19 Fax: 1-610-867-8702
E-Mail: [email protected]
Our Catholic Schools
Trinity Academy, Sr. Mary Ann Spaetti, IHM, Principal, 233 W. Cherry St., Shenandoah
Nativity BVM High School, Mrs. Lynn Sabol, Principal , One Lauten Hill Rd., Pottsville
Marian High School, Sr. Bernard Agnes, IHM, Principal, 166 Marian Avenue, Tamaqua
St. Joseph Center for Special Learning, Mrs. Julia Leibensperger, Principal
Phone 570-462-3927
Phone 570-622-8110
Phone 570-467-3335
Phone 570-622-4638
Divine Mercy Parish
Mass Schedule for the Week of
December 27, 2015
Monday, December 28, 2015
Anthony Sherman by Val Sajone
Dr. Stanley G. Rakowsky Ed. D. by Theresa & Keith Knipe
& Family
6:45 AM
8:00 AM
DM
DM
6:45AM
8:00 AM
DM
DM
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Sister Marie Edwardine by Val Sajone
Living & Deceased Members of Divine Mercy Parish
6:45 AM
8:00 AM
DM
DM
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Good Health & Healing For Sister Grace Marie by Sisters
Irene Pietkiewicz by Family
Thursday, December 31, 2015 – Eve of Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
4:30 PM
DM
Albert Sterner by Family
Friday, January 1, 2016 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
7:30 AM
SC
For All Those Remembered In Our Memorial Fund
10:00 AM SC
Lucille Segal Thomas by Parents
12:00 PM DM
For All Those Buried In Our Parish Cemeteries
Misa En Espanol
4:30 PM
DM
7:30AM
SC
10:00AM
SC
12:00 PM DM
Misa En Espanol
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Dorothy Karpovich – 2nd Anniversary In Heaven
by Husband, Ray
Weekly Collections for
12/13/15
Divine Mercy Parish
Regular
Plate
Dues
Maint./Repair
Fuel
Candles
Trinity
St. Vincent dePaul
Christmas
Christmas Decorations
Christmas Flowers
Immaculate Conception
Retired Religious
Poverty Relief
Christmas Wafers
$3626.
$763.
$2714.
$458.
$140.
$472.
$50.
$21.
$1067.
$596.
$665.
$1425.
$460.
$10.
$243.
Due to the Holidays,
weekly collections will be
published in a future bulletin.
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Alberta Zarcufsky by Diane & Ed
M/M Francis Vinsko
Living & Deceased Priests – Diocese of Allentown
January Lotto Mistake
There was a printing mistake for
January 17th.
The amount should be $75.00
NOT $750.00.
MASS BOOK
ADDITIONAL MASSES NOW AVAILABLE & CANDLE BOOK OPEN FOR
2016
You may now schedule additional Masses for 2016. Please contact the office at 570462-1968 if interested. Remember, the Mass Book fills up quickly! If you would
like to have a candle lit on a special day in either of the parishes, it is important that you
notify us as soon as possible. The dates fill quickly.
Misa del Año Nuevo Tendremos una Santa Miisa el viernes, 1 de enero, a mediodía!
¡Todos son bienvenidos!
to the parishioners & friends of
Divine Mercy Parish from
Msgr. Bocian, Fr. Johnson, Fr. Dene
and the parish office staff.
New Year’s Day
Parish Office Hours
The office will be closed from noon
on Thursday, December 31st and
New Year’s Day, January 1st. The
office will reopen on Monday,
January 4th.
Feliz Año Nuevo Nosotros, los
sacerdotes y el personal de la
parroquia Les deseamos a todos un
Feliz Año Nuevo! Oramos para que el
Señor pueda caminar con usted
durante todo 2016!
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December 27, 2015 – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
Divine Mercy Memorial Fund
In memory of:
Frank Miskell
$5
Casimir & Joseph Puza
Connie Anczarski
$25
John & Rita Bobbin & Family
$20
Al, Cathy & Alfie Bronk
$20
Leo & Linda Breznik
$20
Bernard & Donna Karpovich
& Daughter, Maria
$20
Tim & Carol Twardzik
$10
Walukiewicz Oravitz Fell F. H.
$10
Rose Marie & Rose Ann
Bonkowski
$10
Louise & Tricia Palubinsky
$10
Donna & Francis Kalenkoski &
Family
$10
M/M Francis McAndrew
$10
Raymond Karpovich
$10
Susan Bobbin
$10
Leo & Karen Kayes & Family
$10
Michele & Dave Krusinsky &
Family
$10
Mary Wishnefsky & Family
$10
Stan & Diane Gurecki & Family
$10
John & Dottie Gurecki &
Family
$10
George Lesko
$10
Joe & Donna Palubinsky
$10
Mary & Ron Luscavage
$10
Rusnock Family
$10
John & Kathy Sinkiewicz
$5
Leona Ratomski
$5
Gino & Justine Monahan
$5
Mary Ann & John Matino
Lottie Anczarski
$10
Ron & Mary Luscavage
Gerald Grochowski
$20
Friends of Jerry
$10
Jack & Dolores Gallo
In Loving Memory Of Our Parents,
Emmett & Mary Oravitz & Anthony &
Maria Pronio
$5
Mary Ann & Al
In Loving Memeory Of Our Brothers
& Sisters, Carlo, Madalda & Josephine
& Bob & Jerry
$5
Mary Ann & Al
Deb Najunas
$20
Paul & Barb Bernotas & Family
Good Health & God’s Blessings For
Joseph Zagrosky
$20
Paul & Barb Bernotas & Family
Special Intention
$5
Anonymous
Health & Blessings For Joestelle
$5
Mom Mom & Papap
DEVOTIONAL LAMPS
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Sacred Heart
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Sanctuary
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Blessed Mother
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Special intention by Maria Rittle6766
In memory of Frances & Edward Hughes by Jerry & Gerri
Special intention by G.
God’s blessings & good health for James, Louise & David Heckard
by Gerri & Jerry Flynn
Good health & God’s blessings for Beverly Savakinas by Charlotte
Zarcufsky Litwak
In memory of Violet Hobin by husband, Jimmy
In memory of James & Marie Flynn by Jerry & Gerri
In memory of the deceased of the Kanick family by Theresa
In memory of M/M Nunzie McAloose by Marion Delance
& family
Special intention by AMS
In memory of Mary, Andrew & Loretta Straka by Elaine Fell
In memory of George & Helen Fell by daughter, Elaine
In memory of Eugene Straka by sister, Jennie & family
In memory of Zkosky, Hughes & Flynn Families by Jerry & Gerri
Healing & God’s blessings for Eugene Pappert by Jean Sherako
In memory of Mildred & Edward Hanley by Jean Sherako
Special intention by Ed & Kay Z.
In memory of Vincent Bindie, Our beloved son, brother & uncle
Good health & God’s blessings for Agnes Ferguson
by Ed & Fran Domkus
In memory of Helen & Albin Zancusky by daughter, Joan
In loving memory of Rose & William Norris by daughter, Cathy &
family
In memory of Father Charles Sperlak by Fran & Maria Macus
Special intention by Joan Zancusky
In most loving memories of Travis McGee by Vince McGee,
family & friends
In most loving memories of Sondra McGee by Vince McGee,
family & friends
In most loving memories of Bryan Shedaker by Vince McGee,
family & friends
Good health & God’s blessings for Fran & Teresa Green
by Gino & Maryann Bruni
Good health & God’s blessings for Mary Mickalonis by Gino &
Maryann Bruni
Good health & God’s blessings for Joseph & Mella Ciotola
by Gino & Maryann Bruni
Good health & God’s blessings for Pam & Ed Cizauskie
by Gino & Maryann Bruni
Peace & good health for J.M., S.M., M.M., A.M.
by M/M John Maskornick
In loving memory of Eleanor Mackey by friend, Evelyn
In loving memory of Frank Macus by Fran & Maria
In memory of Lucille Segal Thomas by mom & dad
Special intentions by Marguerite Oravitz Fell & family
For TJL & AAL by TPL
In memory of Tom & Jennie Lazor by Diane & Tom
Special intentions, in thanksgiving & good health for Msgr. Bocian
& Father Dene
Good health & God’s blessings for Anna Malia by Gino &
Maryann Bruni
In memory of Helen Marchick & Joseph Swies by Gino &
Maryann Bruni
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December 27, 2015 – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
Health & Blessings For My Mom
$5
Angelica
Christmas Blessings & Good Health
For Msgr. Bocian
$10
H. Grochowsky Family
Free English Classes
will be held on the following days:
Monday & Wednesday
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Schuylkill Education Council
1 West Centre St.
Mahanoy City, PA
Call the Lifelong Learning Center
570-628-5761 to register.
Fr. Walter Ciszek Prayer Group will
meet every Monday at 6:30 PM to 7:30
PM. at the Father Ciszek Convent, 18
East Oak Street, Shenandoah.
Una importante información sobre
Bautizos A partir de ahora, usted tiene
que visitar a la Oficina Parroquial al 108
West Cherry Street para reservar las
fechas para los bautismos. Nuestro
hermano Christhian dará sólo las clases
de bautismos. Por favor, recuerde que es
muy importante que registre su nombre
en la parroquia para que su niño sea
bautizado. Para obtener más información,
hable con Cristhian. Hay los formularios
de inscripción en la entrada de la iglesia.
Parish Dues for 2016 for Divine Mercy
Parish are now payable for any
registered parishioner 21 years of age and
older at the parish office, 108 West
Cherry St. If dues are paid by January
31, 2016, dues are $ 50.00 per individual.
If paid after January 31, 2016, dues are
$ 60.00 per individual.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
will be held every Friday at 3:00 PM at
Divine Mercy Church.
Please note: There will be no Divine
Mercy Chaplet on New Year’s Day,
January 1st . The Chaplet will resume on
Friday, January 8th.
St. Casimir Candles Continued….
Blessed Mother In memory of George Homich by M/M Thomas Bachike
Blessed Mother In memory of Lazor, Smith, Oliver & Narsavage families by
M/M Thomas Bachike
Altar
For the souls of Antonio Perez Gonzalez by Sanchez family
Altar
In memory of the living & deceased members of the Schlack &
Volousky families by Bob & Liz
Altar
Special intentions by TJL
Altar
In memory of my sister, Irene Schreppel by Marie Kakelesek
Diocesan Information
If a Prenatal Diagnosis is Poor…You are not alone. There is help. The Diocese of
Allentown has a network of concerned parents and professionals who have
experienced or worked closely with issues surrounding poor prenatal diagnosis. For
support, contact: Sr. Janice MarieJohnson,. Johnson@allentown
diocese.org or 610-289-8900 x 245.
Victim Assistance Coordinator The Diocese of Allentown provides assistance to
anyone who, as a minor, was sexually abused by a priest, deacon, or
employee/volunteer of the Diocese/Parish. Parents, guardians, children and survivors
of sexual abuse are invited and encouraged to contact the Diocese of Allentown for
more information about this program. The fullness of compassion should be
extended to these victims by the Church. Victim Assistance Coordinator—Direct
Telephone Number: 1-800-791-9209. To learn more about the Diocese of
Allentown’s Youth Protection Programs, Sexual Abuse Policy, and Code of Conduct,
please visit www.allentowndiocese.org and click on “Youth Protection ” in the upper
right hand corner of the page.
A financial report for the month of October 2015
Income
$ 49,956
Expenses
$ 47,271
Insurance
$
9,287
Trinity
$ 6,666
Assessments
$
6,135
Total Income
$ 49,956
Total Expenses
$ 69,359
Income Over Expenses - $19,403-- This shows a loss of $ 19,403
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for the Schuylkill Medical Center:
Fr. Zelonis, Catholic Chaplain to the hospital, is asking EMs from the local parishes
to distribute Holy Communion to hospital patients one or two days a month—or
more, if you are willing. Although there are several openings, the most urgent needs
focus on the South (“Pottsville”) campus, especially Fridays. Hospital will provide
necessary training and immunizations. Please call Fr. Zelonis at 570-429-0701.
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Any eighth grade student in Catholic, public or private school who is registered in a
parish of the Diocese of Allentown is eligible to apply for a one-year partial
scholarship of $1,000 to be applied toward tuition at a diocesan high school.
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of participation in activities/service to
school, parish and community; special honors; leadership positions; academic
achievement and recommendations by the school principal and pastor. When
completed, please forward your application to your eighth grade teacher to have
them complete the “Academics” section, no later than Friday, January 8, 2016.
EIGHTH GRADE PRINCIPAL Please indicate your recommendation below
then forward the application to the applicant’s pastor by Friday, January 22, 2016.
Completed Applications Are Due By Friday, February 5, 2016 At:
Diocese of Allentown
and
Office of Education
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December 27, 2015 – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
Food Donations We are continuing
to collect food for the food bank
which distributes food from the
Parish Office. Please bring your
donations of non-perishable food to
any of our churches on the weekend
or drop your food donations off at the
parish office during office hours.
Thank you for your generosity.
The Keys To Holiness
Holiness will help us to get
to Heaven and comes when we
surrender to God's will and put all of
our trust in him.
Courage. During the
Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5),
Jesus said, "blessed are the poor in
spirit, blessed are they who
mourn," and promised that when we
turn to God in times of trial, we will
be comforted and cared for. Trusting
God in difficult times takes courage.
Discipline. Jesus makes it
clear that we must apply the correct
principles to our habits and use God’s
laws as our standards. When he
talked about "the meek, the
merciful, those who hunger and
thirst for righteousness," he was
giving us a ruler. We are to measure
our behavior against these standards
to see if we are on the right path to
holiness.
Endurance. Only a true
follower of Christ can put the Sermon
on the Mount fully into practice. It
takes endurance to combine holy
inner attitudes with these outward
actions and keep it up for life.
Los Sacramentos de los adultos Si
un adulto está en la necesidad de los
sacramentos, estamos organizando
clases para prepararlos. Por favor,
póngase en contacto con el padre José
o Maurcia Meza.
Misa dominical La Misa del
domingo es una obligación. Es la ley
de la Iglesia. Es tambien uno de los
Diez Mandamientos. Por
favor,Vengan a asistir a la Misa
todos los domingos con sus hijos.
Trinity Academy
Pre Kindergarten Registration Trinity Academy Pre-School sponsored by the
Divine Mercy Parish has a few remaining spaces for the 2015-2016 school
year. Children must be 4 years of age by October 15. Parents have the option to enroll
their child in our regular preschool program (three half-days) OR our Kindergarten
Prep program (three full-days.) The preschool program provides basic instruction to
help your child grow as they prepare for kindergarten. The Kindergarten Prep program
is an extension and enhancement of the activities that are used in the preschool
program and will include additional activities such as computer, library and gym. For
more information or to enroll your child, contact Christine Zuber Fannick,
Advancement Director, at 570-462-3927. Classes begin September 8, 2015.
Trinity Academy 10th Anniversary Lottery Calendar Are you looking for a unique
gift or stocking stuffer? Do you like to try your luck with the lottery? Trinity
Academy has a great solution. 2016 Annual Lottery Calendars are on sale now! You
can purchase a 3 digit number for $25 and have 365 chances to win. Prizes are as
follows : $25 each week day and $50 on weekends. The third Sunday of each month
will have a prize of $100. A special prize of $250 will be awarded to the winning
number on June 10, 2016 in celebration of the completion of Trinity Academy 's 10th
school year. Tickets can be purchased from any student or at the school office. Please
call 570-462-3927.
Trinity Academy is in need of an adult to supervise "Trinity Cares," the after
school care program. Hours are 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM on some days, but hours vary day
by day according to family needs. Interested? Call Sr. Mary Ann at 570-462-3927.
Late Registration for CCD For public school children will take place before CCD
classes at Trinity Academy School. Prices: $40.00 for the first child and $ 75 for 2 or
more children. at Trinity Academy School. First time students need baptismal
certificates.
COMMUNITY EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS
Knights of Columbus Council 618 will have bingo at St. Stephen's Hall, Shenandoah.
Doors open at noon, bingo starts at 2:00PM. Food and refreshments available. For info.
call 462-4485 or 590-1188. Bingo dates for 2016: January 10th and 24th, February
21st and 28th , March 13th, April 17th, May 15th and 22nd, June 12th and 26th, July
10th and 24th, August 7th and 28th, September 11th and 25th, October 9th and 16th,
November 6th and 13th, and December 4th.
Shenandoah Knights of Columbus Council 618, 201 West Cherry St. will have a
hoagie sale, second Tuesday of each month - $4.00 each, the new pick up time is
between 9 AM until sold out at the Knights Home, 201 West Cherry Street,
Shenandoah. Call to pre order 590-3270, 590-1188 or 462-1430 – Dates for 2016:
January 12th, February 9th, March 8th, April 12th, May 10th, June 14th, July 12th,
August 9th, September 13th, October 11th, November 8th and December 13th.. Thank
you for supporting the Knight of Columbus a non-profit organization.
Knights of Columbus Council 618, Devil Crab & Fish Dinner will be held on Good
Friday, March 25th. More information to follow.
.Parish Events & Fundraisers
Divine Mercy Parish – Homemade Three Cheese Pierogies are now available for
sale. Cost $ 7.00 per dozen.
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December 27, 2015 – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
CEMETERY NOTE
Please help us to keep all of our
cemeteries looking nice and well
maintained throughout the fall and
winter months. Please remove and
take home any flowers, planters,
wreaths or baskets you placed on the
graves. Flowers, baskets, logs &
planters left on the graves will be
removed & disposed of. Decorations,
statues, and stepping stones should be
removed permanently and if left will
be disposed of. The cemeteries close
daily at sunset, the gates will be
closed during the winter months to
prevent vandalism & trespass. Thank
you for your cooperation.
Registro parroquial Como
feligreses, todos tenemos que ser
registrado en la parroquia. Y si usted
ha cambiado su dirección y número
de teléfono, por favor, tenga en
cuenta a la oficina parroquial. Como
feligreses, tenemos la responsabilidad
también pagar nuestras cuotas
mensuales en el sobre de su recepción
en el correo. Si usted no recibe los
sobres de la parroquia, por favor
llame a la oficina de la parroquia y
dar su dirección.Si usted no paga
nada, la Computadora en la oficina de
la parroquia mostrará su familia como
inactivo. Por lo tanto, es importante
que usted paga sus cuotas
parroquiales. Esta comunicación es
de Monseñor Bocian, el Mayor Pastor
de la Parroquia.
“And With Your Spirit” Explained
When a man is ordained a priest, the
Holy Spirit comes upon him, enabling
him to perform the sacred rites of the
Mass and consecrate the Eucharist.
When we respond, "And with your
spirit," we acknowledge that since
God works through the priest offering
the Mass, it is actually Jesus Christ
who is the head of the community
gathered together, and it is his Spirit
who is leading the Liturgy, regardless
of who the particular priest may be.
Santa Claus Santa Claus viene hoy para dar regalos de Navidad para los niños. Él se
reunirá con ustedes después de esta Misa!
Year of Mercy
Jesus Is Love, And Stands Vigil Over My Life
Beaten, betrayed, and hung from a cross, he cries out to his Father to forgive
us. He cries out for my salvation and covers me in his mercy. I weep at the price paid
for my eternity, humbled by his graciousness, and long to live his command: “Ber
merciful, just as (also) your Father is merciful” (Lk 5:36).
I focus my thoughts on him and yearn to exist in a place where it is his face,
not mine, that shines through every encounter. I seek his direction and pray his will be
done. I cast out my fear of making a mistake, and pray, if I miss an opportunity, he
will afford me one more chance. Despite my prayers and pleas, at times I find fault,
press on in my timing, and become consumed with worldly desires. I breathe the
tainted air of judgement, wallow in what I’ve decided should’ve been, and fixate on my
needs. Even though I am blinded and lose sight of his commands, he stands firm.
The weight of the world leave me exhausted, and the realization that I have
strayed chokes me. I fall to my knees and beg for forgiveness. In that instant-that very
moment- he renews and reminds me of a love far greater than worldly definition. He
does not begrudge missed opportunities and selfish actions. He is merciful, and
restores footing. He forgives and wipes clean my stains.
– Pope Francis
Circulo de Oracion Por favor, ven a participar en el círculo de oración todos los
viernes a las 7 de la noche en la Rectoria de Anunciacion.
Why Do Catholics Do That? What Are Charisms?
Charisms are special spiritual gifts given to some of the Church’s members.
St. Paul explains charisms as the gifts that the Holy Spirit distributes among us, such as
healing, prophecy, working miracles, and uttering wisdom (1 Corinthians 12).
Other charisms include papal infallibility and priestly celibacy. Religious
orders have charisms such as teaching or nursing. These charisms are not rewards for
personal holiness, but are freely distributed among the faithful to be used for the good
of all.
What Does The Image Of The Sacred Heart of Jesus Mean?
The image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a symbol of Christ’s love for us. It
is often a heart surrounded by flame, pierced by a lance, topped by a cross, and circled
by a crown of thorns.
Jesus’ love for us burns bright and intense like a flame. His heart is pierced by
the lance representing our sins and the crown of thorns and the cross remind us of the
death he suffered to bring us life.
Mass Matters Jesus said, "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh
of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you.” (John 6:53).
Don’t miss a single Sunday or Holy Day opportunity to have Jesus’ life within you.
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December 27, 2015 – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
Confesiones El sacerdote está
disponible para escuchar confesiones
todos los domingos antes de la Misa
del mediodía. Por favor, venga a
hacer uso del Sacramento de la
Reconciliación y reciba la gracia
sanadora del Señor!
Grow In Love For God
This New Year
The more we know God, the
more we love him. It naturally
follows because of who he is. But we
can’t love someone we don’t know.
When making New Year’s
resolutions, consider adding a plan
for deepening your knowledge of
God.
Learn and study our faith.
The Catholic Church leads us to God
and we have two millennia of
inspired Church teaching to help.
For a start, the prayers and
readings at Mass remind us of what
we know about God. To go deeper,
we can turn to the works of many
reliable Catholic authors. For
example, The Catholic Way by
Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, uses
easy-to-understand language to
explain many wonderful aspects of
our doctrine and practice. (Your
pastor may have more suggestions.)
Pray constantly. The better
we know God, the more time we will
want to spend with him but life can
interfere with formal prayer. Pope
Benedict recently advised, “Offer
everything you do to the Lord, ask his
help in all the circumstances of daily
life and remember that he is always
beside you." Make prayer a constant,
two-way conversation with God.
Choose joy over happiness.
Happiness comes from pursuing the
rewards of this world. Joy is pursuing
those of the next. Happiness never
lasts. Joy lasts forever but can only
come from knowing and loving God.
The Bernadine Franciscan
Associates Prayer Group
will meet on Thursday, January 7th at
6:00 PM at the Annunciation Rectory.
Please Support the Annual Fund for Retired and Infirmed Priests of the
Diocese of Allentown
Thank you to those who gave so generously to the “Chosen, Blessed, Shared” annual
fund. Everyone can support the retired priests of our Diocese by making a gift to the
Endowment Fund for the Care of Retired Priests. This special fund is used to directly
support retired priests in good standing including the future costs of their healthcare,
insurance, housing and sustenance. Please return your gift using the envelope you
received in the mail or from the brochures in the vestibule of the churches. These
envelopes may be returned in the mail or in the collection basket at Mass. Your
generosity supports retired priests from all 5 counties of our Diocese!
Marian High School Church Bulletin News
Marian High School Now Accepting Registrations for 2016-2017
Marian Catholic High School is now accepting applications for enrollment for
the 2016-2017 school year. The application fee for incoming freshmen is $125.00.
Transfer grants are available to upper classmen and application fees are $125.00.
Application forms are available at the school or by visiting our website at
www.mariancatholichs.org, located under the admissions tab. For additional
information contact Director of Admissions, Mrs. Teresa Sheer at 570-668-2225 ext.
2217.
The Board of General Jurisdiction at Marian High School recently voted to
have the tuition rate reflect no increase for the upcoming school year.
Marian High School is a coeducational secondary school of the Diocese of
Allentown, founded in 1954, a year dedicated to the Blessed Mother and known as
“The Marian Year,” to continue the educational efforts of St. Jerome High School,
Tamaqua.
The school offers the same rich tradition of a Catholic education to students
from all of the existing Roman Catholic and Byzantine Catholic churches in those two
counties, and also extends to lower Luzerne County as well, while extending a
welcome to students from other faiths too.
We have opened our Shadowing Program for any student in the public school
who is interested in seeing what the Marian family is all about. Please call the Studies
Office to set up a shadow date (570-668-2225, ext. 2217).
Open House 2016
The 25th Annual Open House program for prospective students (7th & 8th grades) and
their parents will be held on Sunday, January 31st at Marian High School. “Catholic
Schools: “Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service” is the 2016 theme. The
program begins at 1:00 p.m. with registration, tours, discussions, booth displays and
door prizes. The program concludes at 3:00 PM with a drawing of $500.00 toward
tuition for the 2016 2017 or 2017 – 2018 school year. (Must be present to win)
Anyone needing information, please call the Development Office at (570) 467-0641.
Rosario Tenemos Rosario cada domingo a las 11.30 am aqui en la Iglesia.
St. Peter Damian
Born in 1072, Peter was orphaned at a young age. He escaped poor treatment by one
brother when the other took him away to school where he trained to become a
professor. Peter practiced strict penances and spent many hours in prayer. Soon he left
teaching to became a Benedictine. Pope Stephen IX made Peter cardinal of Ostia and
he instituted reforms and ended many abusive practices in the Church. He wrote
extensively and was declared a Doctor of the Church.
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