Divine Mercy Parish 312 Davis St., Scranton, PA 18505 / 570-344-1724 / www.divinemercyparish.us

Office Hours 9:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Thursday

9:00AM - 3:00PM Friday

Religious Education Office 5:00PM - 9:00PM Tuesday & Thursday

9:00AM - 11:00AM Sunday

Fax Number: 570-344-4120

School Information All Saints Academy

570-343-8114

Holy Cross High School 570-346-7541

Office Staff

Rev. Francis L. Pauselli Pastor

fpauselli@divinemercyparish.us

William Drazdowski Parish Consultant

wdrazdowski@divinemercyparish.us

Brittain Banull Director of Religious Education

bbanull@divinemercyparish.us

Nicholas Katchur Director of Music

nkatchur@divinemercyparish.us

Jessica Fazzi Parish and Family Life Coordinator

jfazzi@divinemercyparish.us

Michele Manzo Office Assistant

mmanzo@divinemercyparish.us

The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend of August 6 & 7, 2016

Assistant Groundskeepers Brandon Musso, William McGowan,

Michael Boyko, Shaemus Lunney

Sacristans John Segilia, Edward Fortuna, Tony DeFrancesco,

Patrick Burke, Jeffery Manzo, John Rushefski, Anthony Karpinski

Grounds keeping by Image One

Worship Schedule Saturday……..5:00PM Sunday………….8:00AM, 11:00AM & 5:00PM Monday - Friday…………..12:10PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 11:00AM - 11:45AM or anytime by appointment

Eucharistic Holy Hour Wednesday 6:00PM

Sunday Evening Prayer First Sunday of the Month 6:00PM

Parish Council Frank Alu

Beth DeFrancesco Germaine Helcoski

Ariel Kavulich Mary Theresa Montoro

Christopher Musso Brian Price

Don Trapper Betty Wheeler

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Religious Education / Life Long Faith Formation (Advent and Lent Bible Study) / Vacation Bible School / RCIA / Children’s Liturgy of the Word

THE WORD IS THE PRESENCE OF OUR LORD THROUGH SCRIPTURE, THE FOUNDATION UPON WHICH WE CAN CONTINUE TO BUILD OUR FAITH.

...Brittain Banull DRE Religious Education Registration

The 2016-2017 Religious Education Program is just around the corner. Our primary goal is to always make our Reli-gious Education Program a better and more faith-filled experience for your child. If you were in the Religious Educa-tion Program last year, registration forms will be mailed to you. Registration forms will soon be availible in the parish office during normal business hours or online at our parish website. Religious Education Classes will resume on Sun-day, September 11, 2016.

Religious Education Help Needed!!!

Our Religious Education program is in need of teachers and aides. Religious Education Classes for grades 3 & 5 run on Sundays from 9:00AM to 9:50AM for grade 1, 2 & 4 from 10:05AM to 10:55AM & grades 6, 7 & 8 from 6:00PM to 7:30PM. If you are interested in one of these teacher or aide positions please contact Brittain Banull at the Parish Office 570-344-1724.

Catechist Meeting

Returning Catechists and Aides are asked to attend a meeting on Thursday September 1st at 7:00 PM in the Parish Cen-ter. New or Interested Catechists and Aides are also invited to attend this meeting. Information about the 2016-2017 Religious Education year will be discussed at the meeting. Please come and join us. The education of our parish youth depends on your help and support!

From the Desk of Father Pauselli

Thank you for your generous support of the Catholic Relief Services Collection last weekend ($1,420.00).

Through your generosity, families will be reunited, valuable life skills will be taught to those seeking a better

life, and many will have vital humanitarian needs met. Please visit www.usccb.org/catholic-relied to learn

how your donations make a difference and help Jesus in disguise.

During the summer months we have prayed often for our graduates as they embark on a new phase of their

lives. On Sunday, August 14 we will pray for them again at the 5:00 p.m. Mass as soon many of them will be

on their way to college. Each graduate and their parents are invited to attend this Mass and a dinner afterward

in the parish center. Please make a reservation to this event by August 11.

Have a great week!

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WORSHIP IS THE TANGIBLE EXPRESSION OF OUR LORD’S LOVE FOR US AND OUR RESPONSE TO HIM IN A CONCRETE AND LOVING EXPRESSION OF FAITH.

Liturgy Committee / Art and Environment / Holy Hour Eucharistic Adoration / Evening Prayer / Music Ministry / Eucharistic Minis-ters / Lectors / Altar Servers / Choirs / Cantors / Musicians / Ushers and Sacristans / Hospitality

Monday—8/8/2016 12:10PM

Michael Keppick Jr. Requested by his family

Tuesday—8/9/2016 12:10PM

For the people

Mass Intentions

Wednesday—8/10/2016

12:10PM Patricia M. Calpin

Requested by Joe and Joyce McDonough

Thursday—8/11/2016 12:10PM

Genevieve Ameika Requested by Henrietta Ameika

Sunday—8/14/2016 8:00AM

Anthony Santilli Requested by his wife and family

Sunday—8/14/2016 11:00AM

For the people

Sunday—8/14/2016 5:00PM

Joan Betts Requested by a friend

Friday—8/12/2016 12:10PM

Michael Fialko Requested by Mary Ann Iezzi

Saturday—8/13/2016 5:00PM

John M. Segilia Requested by Bill and Patty Murray Coombs

Liturgical Minister Schedule for August 13/14 5:00PM SAT 8:00AM SUN 11:00AM SUN 5:00PM SUN

Cantor Mary T Montoro Michael Tedesco Sr. Janet Jeffers Christina Mecca

Lector Joseph Moceyunas Roseann Tedesco Laura Delayo Matt Cartwright

Lector Kathy Moceyunas Germaine Helcoski Jeremy Liptai Marion Cartwright

EM Mary Ann Donovan Cathy Shields Mary Ellen McDonough Mari Walsh

EM Carol Trapper Tom Shields Chris Musso Mary Ann Cloruri

EM Cathy Pocius ------ Barb Poplawski ------

EM John Pocius ------ Joe Walsh ------

AS Jordan Grzyboski Zachary Patterson Raymond Rinaldi Nicholas Terrery

CALLING ALL 2016 GRADUATES

On AUGUST 14th during 5:00PM Mass we will be honoring our High

School and College graduates. Following the Mass, a light dinner will

be offered for the graduates and their parents. If you are a recent grad-

uate, please provide a picture and short biography including where you

graduated from, any awards you have received, and your

post-graduation plans. All biographies and pictures are due no later

than AUGUST 11th and can be dropped off in the Parish Office.

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WE ARE THE PEOPLE OF GOD. WE STRIVE TO BE THE FACE OF GOD FOR OTHERS IN OUR PARISH AND THE PEOPLE WE MEET DAILY IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Parish Breakfast / Craft Fair / Calendar Party / Parish Picnic / Movie Night / Doughnut Sunday / First Friday and Lenten Friday Luncheons / Clothes Shed and Coat Drive / Easter Egg Hunt / Breakfast with Santa / Concerts

Coordinating Team Members: Mary Theresa Montoro, Chris Musso, Karen Grzyboski, Jen Roever, Jessica Fazzi, Marge MacArt, Colleen Musso, and Dina Castaldi

"Yoga for Cultivating Balance"

Tuesday August 23, 2016 at 7PM at Divine Mercy Parish Center instructed by Dr. Christine Kiesinger.

Come experience how balance in the body contributes to an ease and stillness in the mind. This class is open to all

and welcomes beginners. Class is supported by the best essential oils and sound therapy. Cost $12 payable at the

door. Call 570-430-3185 to reserve your spot! Please bring a mat, water, and blanket.

YOUTH GROUP

WHITE WATER RAFTING TRIP

Thursday, August 25th - Jim Thorpe/Lehigh River

We will leave the Church at 10:00AM and return at

6:30PM. Cost of the trip is $30 which includes rafting

and lunch.

Contact Brittain Banull at the Parish Office for more

information and reservations - All money and Liabil-

ity Waivers are due by August 22nd!

CRAFT FAIR SPECIAL MEETING

There will be a special meeting on Wednesday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m. to plan the 16th Annual Craft Fair which will be held in the parish center on Saturday, September 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Chairperson Mary Ann Donovan requests everyone who can help with the Craft Fair to please attend this important meeting.

16th ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR

The Women's Guild of Divine Mercy Parish is sponsoring their 16th Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, September 24 in the Parish Center from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come see this great display of handmade jewelry, seasonal decora-tions and gifts from over 40 local crafters. Door prizes all day - Refreshments available. Admission is $2.00.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES FOOD PANTRY The summer months are very busy for our food pantry. Children are out of school and the demand has in-

creased greatly. Please help us with the need to put food on our empty shelves. The following food items are

in great demand: pasta sauce, cereal, soup, mashed potatoes, and macaroni and cheese.

Please know that we are grateful for any and all donations you can provide!!!

~Sr. Janet Jeffers

Monday • August 8 Weekday Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday • August 9 Weekday Ez 2:8—3:4; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday • August 10 Weekday 2 Cor 9:6-10; Jn 12:24-26 Thursday • August 11 Weekday Ez 12:1-12; Mt 18:21—19:1 Friday • August 12 Weekday Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday • August 13 Weekday Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Mt 19:13-15 Sunday • August 14 The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 38:4-6, 8-10; Heb 12:1-4; Lk 12:49-53

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Mass Attendance July 30 & 31

Saturday

Sunday

5:00PM 146

5:00PM 181

8:00AM 165

11:00AM 265

THROUGH SCRIPTURE WE KNOW GOD CALLS US TO SERVE OTHERS.

Eucharistic Outreach / Divine Mercy Table / Social Concerns Committee / Food Pantry Support / Blood Drive / Holiday Donations / Souper Bowl of Caring

Coordinating Team Members: Mike Abdalla, Marguerite Coyle, Joanne Corbett, Cathy Genovese, Rose Marie Kloss, Sr. Janet Jeffers, Jessica Fazzi, and Michele Manzo

Lector Workbooks Lector workbooks can be picked up in the Parish Office during normal

business hours.

Gift Bearers If you would like to

bring up the gifts at the weekend Masses, please inform the usher before

Mass begins.

Geisinger-Mountain View Care Center Bazaar

Saturday, August 20, 2016 10am-4pm

Join us for food, light beverag-es, entertainment, theme bas-kets, instant bingo, and a bake

sale.

All proceeds will go to our res-idents for their needs and en-tertainment throughout the

coming year.

Father Pauselli recently blessed these

beautiful prayer shawls and lap robes

which were created by the Prayer Shawl

Ministry during the past few

months. Anyone can request a prayer

shawl or lap robe for someone who is ill

or grieving, or celebrating life and its

milestones. Request Forms are in the

church vestibule and can be completed

and delivered to the parish office,

dropped in the collection basket or you

may contact chairpersons Kathy Bauer 961-2663 or Sue Rogers 604-2343.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Monday in the parish center from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

and new members are always welcome. All materials for this ministry are donated by the

Divine Mercy Women's Guild.

IMPORTANT AUGUST DATES

August 17 - Women's Guild Special Craft Fair Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

IMPORTANT SEPTEMBER DATES

September 24 - Craft Fair - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Join us on September 4 at

7:30PM for a FREE Outdoor

Movie Night! Bring a comfy

blanket and enjoy Angry Birds

on the blow up screen! Re-

freshments will be available.