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: 570-344-1787

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 Fourth Sunday of Lent Weekend of March 5 & 6, 2016

Assistant Groundskeepers Brandon Musso, William McGowan,

Michael Boyko

Sacristans William Castaldi, John Segilia,

Edward Fortuna, Tony DeFrancesco, Patrick Burke, Jeffery Manzo

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

Ann Marie Cawley Lois Fuller

Germaine Helcoski Ariel Kavulich

Margaret MacArt Kathryn Moceyunas

Mary Theresa Montoro Christopher Musso

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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

This past weekend was a busy one, here at Divine Mercy Parish. Our parish 2nd graders participated in a First Eucharist Re-treat. They created personal crosses, explored the church and saw how Eucharist/unleavened bread are made. Thanks to Mi-chael Abdalla for answering the children’s Eucharist related questions. Thanks to all the parents, teachers and aides who help make it a very special day. A special thanks to the Confirmation students who helped at the retreat and at the setup, where we baked the unleavened bread. Please keep our parish 2nd graders in your prayers as they continue to prepare for their big day.

First Eucharist Meeting If you missed the First Eucharist meeting on Thursday, February 18th, please stop by during religious education office hours to pick up your packet. This packet will outline how you can help prepare your child for the Sacrament of Eucharist and ex-plain the schedule for the remainder of the year.

First Communion Calendar March 13, 2016 9:30 AM First Penance Practice March 19, 2016 9:30 AM First Penance April 17, 2016 9:30 AM First Communion Practice 11:00 AM First Eucharist Gathering Mass (Bible Mass) April 24, 2016 9:30 AM First Communion Practice April 28, 2016 6:00 PM First Communion Practice PARENTS & CHILDREN May 1, 2016 1:00 PM First Eucharist Mass May 8, 2016 11:00 AM May Crowning/First Eucharist Party

Confirmation Service Opportunity The following events need volunteers: March 15, 2016 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Stuffing Easter Eggs March 19, 2016 9:00 AM – Noon First Penance Hospitality March 19, 2016 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Easter Egg Hunt Please contact Brittain Banull at the Parish Office if you would like to volunteer for any of these events.

First Penance Change: First Penance will be held at 9:30AM on Saturday, March 19th.

From the Desk of Father Pauselli Today is the fourth Sunday of Lent and we call it Laetare (Rejoice) Sunday. All through Lent we have been focusing on those Ash Wednesday words, ―Repent and believe in the Gospel.‖ Today, with Lent more than half over, we rejoice over the good news that God wants to reconcile with us. So we pray today for the grace to persevere through the rest of Lent, preparing ourselves to celebrate Easter and our reconciliation with our loving God. Congratulations to Vera Mae Bender who will be baptized this weekend at Divine Mercy. Vera Mae is the daughter of John and Kate Buntz Bender and was born on December 11, 2015. May the Lord bless Vera Mae and her family on this most special occasion! Did you know that the first Roman Catholic Speaker of the House of Representatives, John W. McCormack, Democrat of Massachusetts, was elected in 1962, 173 years after the House was created. Six of McCormack’s nine successors have been Catholics. 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—3/7/2016 12:10PM

For the people

Tuesday—3/8/2016 12:10PM

Thomas J. Sochovka Requested by Chris Koytek and sons

Mass Intentions Wednesday—3/9/2016

12:10PM Mary Ann Kryeski

Requested by Bob and Fran Toole

Thursday—3/10/2016 12:10PM

Frank Conaboy Requested by Dan Hartnett and family

Sunday—3/13/2016 8:00AM

For the people

Sunday—3/13/2016 11:00AM

Jeffrey Belak Requested by his family

Sunday—3/13/2016 5:00PM

James P. Flannelly Requested by Mary Lou Flowers and Len

Mitchko

Thursday—3/10/2016 7:00PM

Road to Resurrection Mass at Immaculate Conception

Church, Scranton

Friday—3/11/2016 12:10PM

Eugene Hart Requested by Barbara O’Hara

Liturgical Minister Schedule for March 12/13 5:00PM SAT 8:00AM SUN 11:00AM SUN 5:00PM SUN

Cantor Sr. Janet Jeffers Michael Kavulich Ned Abrahamsen Lexi Manzo

Lector Kathy Moceyunas Germaine Helcoski Laura Delayo Matt Cartwright

Lector Joseph Moceyunas Karen May Kevin Grebas Marion Cartwright

EM Gerald Phillips Mary Tigue Ann Marie Charnogursky Ed Generose

EM Patrick Tobin Rose Marie Kloss Karin Conway Michael Abdalla

EM Carol Trapper ------ Alice DeCarlo ------

EM Mary Ann Cloruri ------ Mary Ann Donovan ------

AS Jack Patterson Robert Zaloga Will Roever Michael Kovalski

Saturday—3/12/2016 5:00PM

Joan Preston Requested by Tom and Jean Marie

Prendergast

WOMEN'S GUILD - Meeting Date Change

The March Women's Guild meeting will be held on Wednesday,

March 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. Final details of the

Calendar Party being held on Sunday, April 10 will be discussed

and all table sponsors are asked to please attend this meet-

ing. Calendar Party co-chairpersons are Pat Kneiss and Ann Fox.

Easter Egg Hunt

The annual Parish Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March

19th at 12:00PM. Kids from up to Grade 5 can participate. Make plans

to attend this exciting event!

Important March Dates:

March 7– Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:00PM

March 9—Parish Council 7:00PM

March 11– Indoor Movie Night—7:00PM

March 16—Road to Resurrection—7:00PM

March 20– Lent Concert & Stations of the Cross—7:00PM

March 30– Women’s Guild Meeting—7:00PM PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will meet on Monday,

March 7th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the parish center.

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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: Tom Cerep, Mary Theresa Montoro, Chris Musso, Karen Grzyboski, Jen Roever, Jessica Fazzi, Marge MacArt, Colleen Musso, and Dina Castaldi

Divine Mercy Parish’s Junior

Youth Group presents IN-

DOOR MOVIE NIGHT!! Join

us on Friday, March 11th in

the Parish Center for a show-

ing of Disney Pixar’s Inside

Out. The movie will begin at

7:00PM.

Division #6 of the Lackawanna County A.O.H. will hold it's tenth annual after parade party here at St. Joseph's Hall on March 12th this year. The division meets here monthly.

The party this year features entertainment by "Jamie and The Quietmen", "The Emerald Isle Step Dancers", and Scran-ton's own "Black Diamond Pipe Band" !!!

This annual event is family friendly and includes a hot din-ner (served to your table) and beverages. Children under the age of twelve are admitted free.

The cost is twenty (20.00) dollars at the door. The doors open at 3:30 PM on Parade Day. The party runs until 8:00 PM.

PARISH BREAKFAST REPORT

Income

Ticket Sales $2,176.00

Basket Raffle 338.00

Donations 27.00

Donation for 200.00

Homebound

Total Income $2,741.00

Expenses

Maine Source $ 148.44

Schiff's 1,202.36

Advertising 125.00

Rolls 43.20

Total Expenses $1,519.00

Net Profit: $1,222.00

Please join us in prayer on Friday, March 11

as we ask the Lord

for a favorable hearing at the Supreme Court

on March 23. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

from after the 11 a.m. Mass until 8 p.m.

Every half-hour, we will recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet

except from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

when we will have a meditated Rosary and Evening Prayer.

We will conclude with Night Prayer and Benediction of the

Blessed Sacrament

at 8 p.m. Little Sisters of the Poor

Holy Family Residence

2500 Adams Avenue

Scranton, PA 18509

All the faithful of the Diocese are invited to attend

the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Peter,

Scranton, on Tuesday, March 22,2016 at 4:00PM.

At this Mass priests from throughout the Diocese

will renew their priestly promises before the Bish-

op, and the oils to be used for the sacraments of

Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick and

Holy Orders will be blessed. Participation in the

Chrism Mass is a beautiful way to pray for and sup-

port the priests of the Diocese. For reserved

seating, please call Diane Franklin in the Office for

Parish Life at 570-207-2213 or email Diane-

Franklin@dioceseofscranton.org.

Sensitive Bunny Holiday Photo Event—Faith United Methodist 1160 Clause Dr. Stroudsburg, PA

March 12, 2016 10:00AM-2:00PM

Sensitive Bunny is a special session conducted in a controlled environment for students with disabili-ties or sensitivities. To reduce sensory stimulus dur-ing the event, music will be turned off and interior lighting will be reduced. A FREE photo package will be available along with a special gift for each child.

Spots are limited! R.S.V.P to 570-350-7993.

Craft Fair

The Riverside East Elem. and HS PTA’s will be hosting a craft

fair on Sunday, March 6th, from 10:00AM—3:00PM at River-

side Jr./Sr. HS in Taylor. Please contact Caryn Emiliani at 570-

466-4129 for further information. Admission is $1.00 and stu-

dents are free.

Monday • March 7 Weekday Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday • March 8 Weekday Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday • March 9 Weekday Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday • March 10 Weekday Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Friday • March 11 Weekday Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday • March 12 Weekday Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday • March 13 The Fifth Sunday of Lent Is 43:16-21; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11

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Mass Attendance February 27 & 28

Saturday

Sunday

5:00PM

175

5:00PM 272

8:00AM 174

11:00AM 249

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

Do something special for Lent this year!!!

Road to Resurrection March 10, 2016 Immaculate Conception

How Can You Laugh At A Time Like This?

Someone told me I haven’t laughed since my sister died 2 years ago. Why? The ability to laugh at an-

noyances, crises, and even outright disasters can literally save your life. Laughter is the best pain re-

liever with no side effects; however many people today are laughter deficient and humor impaired. It’s

time for more LOL; come and have a good belly laugh.