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 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend of September 10 & 11, 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 Available Now!

The 2016-2017 Religious Education Program is HERE! Registration forms can also be picked up in the parish office dur-ing normal business hours or on our parish website. Please register as soon as possible. Registrations received after September 25, 2016 will be assessed a late fee. If you have a child in catholic school in 2nd, 7th or 8th grade who will be preparing for a sacrament please inform Brittain Banull at the Parish Office. Religious Education Classes will resume on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Thank you to all the parents who have already registered for the program.

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.

Catechetical Sunday

On September 18, 2016 our parish will join with parishes throughout the diocese and the country to celebrate Cate-chetical Sunday. At 11:00 AM Mass we will recognize all those involved in handing on the faith to children, youth and adults in our parish. Catechetical Sunday reminds each of us that in Baptism we are charged with the responsibility of handing on and witnessing to the faith in all we do. Our catechetical programs help us to fulfill that responsibility by presenting our faith in a systematic way. Please keep all of our catechists in your prayers throughout this year.

Interested In Becoming Catholic?

Try R.C.I.A. “The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults”

The Catholic Church is always ready to welcome those who wish to become a part of its faith community. The faith community of Divine Mercy Parish strives to reach out to anyone interested in exploring the possibility of becoming Catholic. This is always done in a manner where there is no pressure or obligation placed on a person to actually be-come Catholic. Anyone seeking answers to their faith life can enter into a process where they, along with many others, search for God in a new and more meaningful way.

If you have felt the first stirrings of interest in discovering who Jesus is and what it means to be a Catholic, please con-tact Brittain Banull at 344-1724 for more information.

Cub Scout Information and Donuts

On Sunday, September 18, the Cub Scouts of our parish will be hosting a coffee and donut morning after the 8 am and 11 am Masses. Please come out and enjoy some treats and learn how you can become more active in the scouting programs.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

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

IMPORTANT SEPTEMBER DATES

15th—Parish Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.

21st—Women’s Guild Meeting 7:00 p.m.

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

27th—Community/Service Meeting 7:00 p.m.

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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—9/12/2016 12:10PM

Ida Fialko Requested by Mary Ann Iezzi

Tuesday—9/13/2016 12:10PM

Michael Karwaski III Requested by his family

Mass Intentions

Wednesday—9/14/2016

12:10PM Edward Cikowski

Requested by Dominick Monsiero

Thursday—9/15/2016 12:10PM

Barbara Lesavage Requested by the After 50 Club

Sunday—9/18/2016 8:00AM

Janet Ferrit Requested by Ann Donovan and family

Sunday—9/18/2016 11:00AM

Catherine and Donald Brady Requested by Kim Adamiak

Sunday—9/18/2016 5:00PM

Rosemary Mc Crea Requested by friends

Friday—9/16/2016 12:10PM

Michael Karwaski Jr. Requested by his family

Saturday—9/17/2016 5:00PM

Jim, Jimmy and T.J. Flannelly Requested by Pat Flannelly

Liturgical Minister Schedule for September 17/18 5:00PM SAT 8:00AM SUN 11:00AM SUN 5:00PM SUN

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

Lector Edward Fortuna Suzanne Ritterbeck Robert Walsh Janice Patterson

Lector Richard Patchcoski Joseph Surridge Jessica Fazzi Frank Alu

EM Carol Trapper Cathy Shields Karin Conway Kathy Boyle

EM Vince Montoro Tom Shields Alice DeCarlo Mary Ellen McDonough

EM John Pocius ------ Mary Ann Donovan ------

EM Cathy Pocius ------ Barbara Malinowski ------

AS Jordan Grzyboski Robert Zaloga Will Roever Matthew Yatzun

From the Desk of Father Pauselli Congratulations to Lincoln Mark Kulick, Lorelai Krzywicki and Amelia Jeanette Martin who will be baptized this weekend at Divine Mercy. Lincoln Mark was born on July 5, 2016 and is the son of Patrick and Rosetta Walsh Kulick. Lorelai was born on April 19, 2016 and is the daughter of John and Erin Notz Krzywicki. Ame-lia Jeanette was born on July 26, 2016 and is the daughter of Joshua David and Kaitlin Davis Martin. May the Lord bless these children and their families on this most special occasion. The United State Conference of Catholic Bishops has requested that a special collection be taken up in all par-ishes on the weekend of September 17-18 to support victims of the 2016 Louisiana Floods, the worst domestic disaster since Hurricane Sandy. This emergency collection will be used both to support the humanitarian ef-forts of Catholic Charities USA and to provide pastoral and rebuilding support to impacted dioceses. See you at the outdoor Sunday movie sponsored by the parish this Sunday, September 4 at 7:30 p.m. Refresh-ments will be served. Have a great week!

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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

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. Do your

Christmas shopping early at this great display of handmade

jewelry, seasonal decorations and gifts from over 40 local

crafters. Door prizes all day - Bake Sale -

Delicious luncheon refreshments available for

sale. Admission $2.00.

Divine Mercy Parish Music Ministry

Cantors

Divine Mercy Parish is currently seeking new Cantors! If you are interested in participating in the Cantor ministry,

please contact Nick at the Parish Office (570-344-1724). **Ability to read music is NOT required.**

NEW MEMBERSHIP EVENT CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CLUB 66 years in existence

Sunday, September 18, 2016, The Catholic Women’s Club will be opening their new year beginning with celebration of

the Eucharistic Mass at, St. Mary, Mother of God Parish. Following the Mass a meeting will be at Stirna’s Restaurant

for some great companionship, food, door prizes and special awards.

The purpose of our club is to raise money for those less fortunate. We provide our time, energy and service to others.

Last year we distributed over $4,000 to special charities.

During the year we also have social events which include our October Reception for new members, October 23, 2016,

Christmas Party, and in April a Basket and Brunch which is one of our biggest fundraisers.

Anyone interested in joining we would love to have you come to our first meeting to see what we are all about. If you

are interested in joining or just learning more about our club, contact :

Nancy Gownley at 570-881-4875. Or Maryellen Gizzi at 570-343-8328

The Minooka Babe Ruth League is hosting its third annual golf tournament on Oc-

tober 1, 2016 at Pine Hills Golf Course in Taylor, Pa. Tee off is at 1:30 p.m. Cap-

tain and Crew format. Cost is $95 per player, includes golf and dinner. There will

be prizes and give-aways. Hole sponsorships are available for $100. For more in-

formation or to register, please contact John Finnerty at 570-479-0876.

Monday • September 12 Weekday 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday • September 13 Weekday 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday • September 14 Weekday Nm 21:4b-9; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Thursday • September 15 Weekday 1 Cor 15:1-11; Jn 19:25-27 Friday • September 16 Weekday 1 Cor 15:12-20; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday • September 17 Weekday 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday • September 18 The Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Am 8:4-7; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13

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The altar breads & wine for this past weekend were lovingly donated

in memory of Antoinette Mancabelli

by Karen Insalaco

Mass Attendance September 3 & 4

Saturday

Sunday

5:00PM 100

5:00PM 231

8:00AM 214

11:00AM 271

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

Diocesan Annual Appeal 2016

“Living Faith, Serving with Mercy”

“The great gift of mercy lies at the heart of all we do as a Church, and it also lies at

the heart of the support we received for the Diocesan Annual Appeal.”

- Bishop Joseph C. Bambera

You are invited to join with parishioners across the Diocese as they practice Living

Faith, Serving with Mercy by supporting the 2016 Annual Appeal. Pope Francis called

this Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy to direct our actions "on mercy so that we may

become a more effective sign of the Father's actions in our lives . . . …“God is love” (1

Jn 4:8,16). This love has now been made visible and tangible in Jesus’ entire life.…The

signs he works, especially in favour of sinners, the poor, the marginalized, the sick,

and the suffering, are all meant to teach mercy. Everything in him speaks of mercy…”

As presented by Bishop Bambera, Pope Francis offered his hope for the Church: that

every man and woman, every child would find in the Church a place of welcome,

would experience in the Church the love, the Mercy, the forgiveness, and the grace

of a welcoming God. The great gift of Mercy that is available to all of us during this

wonderful Jubilee Year also calls us as faithful souls to be merciful as our Father in

Heaven is merciful. It reflects the heart and substance of who we are as a local

Church as we seek to reflect, in our own lives, the leadership of Jesus in service to his

brothers and sisters.

“When we work together in the unity of the Holy Spirit, sharing the gifts our heavenly

Father has given us, and “serve with Mercy,” we are truly “living faith.” None of us

can do this alone, but across the 120 parishes of our Diocese, however, we have

enormous power to be the presence of Christ in the world.” This is the mission and

purpose of the vital ministries made possible by the Diocesan Appeal throughout the

11 counties of our Diocese.