Mt. Carmel Church

July 25-August 1, 2010

 

    MONDAY

11:30 AM—Elmer & Ethel Stella by Children

& Grandchildren

 

TUESDAY

11:30 AM—Bernard & Elizabeth Klemchak by Erna Renfer & Family

 

 WEDNESDAY

11:30 AM—ANN/Pina Boldrini by Atty. Joseph Giovanni

 

 THURSDAY

11:30 AM—Louis & Louise Colarusso by Sisters

 

   FRIDAY

11:30 AM—Paul Baumes by Palumbo Family

 

SATURDAY

4:00 PM—Victoria Nardone by Sister Yolanda Tancredi

 

 SUNDAY

8:00 AM—For all Parishioners living & deceased

10:45 AM—Keith Polerecki by Dad & Brothers

 

Confessions at Mt. Carmel Church:

Saturdays from 3:15 to 3:45 PM

Before daily Mass or anytime upon request

 

Altar Server Schedule

Saturday, July 31st:

4:00 PM—R. D’Eliseo, Marrazzo

Sunday, August 1st:

8:00 AM—A. & S. D’Eliseo

10:45 AM—Nardone, Miller, Yoziwak

 

 

 St. Rocco’s Church

July 25-August 1, 2010

 

MONDAY

7:30 AM—Sarah Ciraolo by Charles, Charlene & Patricia Schifano

 

TUESDAY

7:30 AM—ANN/Eugene Maffei by Margaret Burke

 

WEDNESDAY

7:30 AM—ANN/Jennie Casciani by Rose Ishley

 

THURSDAY

7:30 AM—Doris Cumbo by Children

 

FRIDAY

7:30 AM—George King by Bill & Marie Gladish

 

 SATURDAY

5:30 PM—Vocations

Commentator: Jack Casper

Lector: Debbie Anzalone

Eucharistic Minister: Johnna Casper

 

 SUNDAY

9:30 AM—James S. Alu by Children of Sam and

Carmella Alu

Commentator: Rosanne Ricotta

Lector: Rosanne Ragnacci

Eucharistic Minister: Larry Brogna

 

12:00 PM—Mary & Stanley Benczkowski by Daughter Marie

Commentator: Atty. Jarrett Ferentino

Lector: Al Gristina

Eucharistic Minister:  Daniel Grabo

 

  

Annual Pilgrimage to St. Ann’s Basilica: Pilgrims walking to St. Ann’s Basilica, Scranton, will be leaving Mt. Carmel Church at 11:30 PM on Sunday, July 25. They will arrive in time for the Mass at dawn and there will be a bus to come back to our church immediately following that Mass. We ask that anyone going arrive by 11:20 PM so we can leave as a group. (Please bring a flashlight for the walk).

 

Mt. Carmel Sunday Collection

Loose                           $  187.06

Sunday                          3,758.00

Dues                              1,159.00

Repairs                             166.00

Air Conditioning              945.00

Students                               3.00

Holy Days                            5.00

Initial Offering                     5.00

Care & Edu. Priests          145.00

Donations                         750.00

Total                            $7,123.06

 

St. Rocco Sunday Collection

Loose                      $      44.00    

Sunday                       1,526.00

Easter                                2.00

Rel. Edu.                         13.00

Air Conditioning           117.00

Dio. Charities                    8.00

Care & Edu. Priests         19.00

 Total                          $1,729.00

 

Sympathy-We extend our prayers to the souls of Jenny Colarusso & Josephine C. Lombardo who died last week and our sympathy to their family members who grieve their loss.

 

The International Youth Congress will begin next week with Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ and Father Victor Leone, OSJ traveling with  youth leaders from our parishes to Mexico. We pray for the success of the conference and for safety in their travels.

 

We wish Father Jackson safe journey while going to visit his family in India from August 2nd to Sept. 3rd. Keep him in your prayers.

 

Second Collection this weekend is for Catholic Relief Services. This collection reminds us that Christ is present to those who suffer-and in those who respond compassionately to their needs. Please be as generous as you can.

 

Parish Day of Reflection is scheduled for Saturday, August 14, in the Parish Hall. All Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors/Commentators, Adult Servers, Organists and Choir members are invited to attend. 

 

LifeLine-Families with lots of children are no longer considered examples of generosity, but rather irresponsibility. {Our culture says that} children with severe disabilities are not special angels sent to us by God, but drains on the economy; better that they were not born. And the elderly are burdens. But if we succeed in pushing away everyone who is dependent, then we’re left with ourselves, our ego-centric, sin-rationalizing, defensive, irritable and vain selves. If we never learn to give till it hurts, till the painful reality that we’re not the center of the universe sinks in, we will fail at marriage, at parenthood, at citizenship, even at simple neighborliness.

        ~ William E. May. “On Being a Burden to One’s Family,” Culture of Life Foundation Briefs (3/26/10)

 

Oblates of St. Joseph Josephite-Marelian Laity (formerly known as “The Cooperators”) will hold their Annual Family Day on the seminary grounds, Sunday, August 8, with Mass at 11:00 AM followed by a picnic. Members and their families are invited to join in the celebration.

 

You Can Help Your Marriage—Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue...or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage.

For confidential information about or to register for the September Renewal Center, Dalton, call 570-587-0415 or email: net530@comcast.net.

 

Days of Reflection, August 7, The Eucharist-”Source and Summit” of Our Christian Lives: Rev. James P. Dougher at the Fatima Renewal Center, Dalton from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The primary role of the Eucharist is to unite and nourish the Christian community and to serve as the center of every person’s spiritual life. Through prayer and reflection, participants will appreciate the Eucharist as the source of all grace, nourishing our spiritual growth that we may live more fully in faith, in hope and in love.

Fee: $30, includes lunch. To register, call: 570-563-8500.

 

Church picnics:

The Parish Community of St. John the Evangelist, Pittston, will hold it’s Annual Summer Bazaar on the parish grounds, August 12-14, from 5:30 to 10:00 PM. Ethnic & American foods, variety of booths, live entertainment.

 Everyone is invited!

 

Father Ric Polmounter & the Parishioners of

St. Mary of the Lake Church, Dalton Road, Lake Winola invite everyone to Cash Bingo & Buffett

on Sunday, August 22, Doors open at 11 AM.

Admission: $35

For more detailed information contact the office at 836-3275 or Maria Packer at 378-2420.

 

Mentors Needed for GoodGuides Program– Are you a good listener? Supportive? Want to see youth succeed? If you answered yes to any of the questions, then you could serve as a mentor for Goodwill Industries of N. E. Pennsylvania’s GoodGuides Program!

     This initiative is designed to help youth, ages 12-17, build career plans or prepare for post secondary education. Mentors are of strong moral character, dependable, and believe in opportunities for youth. They are good listeners, encouraging, supportive, flexible, patient, tolerant, and respectful of individual differences. They are people who want to be part of the solution and be the change they want to see in the world.

     Types of Mentoring: Individual or Group (ages 21+) and Peer (ages 16-20). Mentor Role: Serve as a positive role model and friend; build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together; explore career options with your mentee; and help your mentee build self-esteem and motivation. Requirements: 4 hours per month for 1 year; Personal Interview; Three references; Criminal Background check; & 6 Hours of Pre-Service Training. Contact Stephanie Morgan @ 343-1166,

ext. 477.