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 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend of October 3 & 4, 2015

Assistant Groundskeepers Brandon Musso, William McGowan,

Michael Boyko, John Nestor

Sacristans William Castaldi, Anthony DelVecchio,

Edward Fortuna, Tony DeFrancesco, Daniel Burke,

Michael Boyko, 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 7:30PM

Parish Council

Frank Alu

Ann Marie Cawley

Lois Fuller

Germaine Helcoski

Ariel Kavulich

Margaret MacArt

Jeffery Manzo

Kathryn Moceyunas

Mary Theresa Montoro

Christopher Musso

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From the Desk of Father Pauselli

Today is Respect Life Sunday in the Catholic Church. This year’s theme is “Every Life IS Worth Living.” Whether it

lasts for a brief moment or for a hundred years, each of our lives is a good and perfect gift. At every stage and in every

circumstance, we are held in existence by God’s love.

Our relationships on earth are meant to help us and others grow in perfect love. We are meant to depend on one another,

serve each other in humility, and walk together in times of suffering.

An elderly man whose health is quickly deteriorating; an unborn baby girl whose diagnosis indicates she may not live

very long; a little boy with Down Syndrome; a mother facing terminal cancer—each may have great difficulties and

need assistance, but each of their lives is a good and perfect gift.

Experience suffering—or watch another suffer—is one of the hardest human experiences. But we are not alone. Christ

experienced suffering more deeply than we can comprehend, and our own suffering can be meaningful when we unite it

with his.

Jesus is with us every step of the way, giving us the grace we need. God invites us to embrace the lives we have been

given, for as long as they are given. Every life is worth living. Have a great week!

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 2015-2016 Religious Education Program is HERE! Registration forms can also be picked up in the parish office

during normal business hours or on our parish website. Please register as soon as possible. Registrations received after

September 27, 2015 will be assessed a late fee. If you have a child in catholic school in 2nd, 6th or 7th grade who will

be preparing for a sacrament please inform Brittain Banull at the Parish Office. 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 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.

Grade 4: 1 teachers and 1 aides

Confirmation: 3 aides

If you are interested in one of these teacher or aide positions, please contact Brittain Banull at the Parish Office 570-344-

1724.

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 become

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.

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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

Mass Intentions

Monday—10/5/2015 12:10PM

Marie Mazzeo Requested by Tom and Erin Burke and Sons

Tuesday—10/6/2015 12:10PM

Ann Marie ‘Nan’ Powell Requested by Therese and Jack Neary

Wednesday—10/7/2015 12:10PM

Joseph P. McDonough Sr. Requested by Noreen and Patrick Phelan

Thursday—10/8/2015 12:10PM

Robert Ochall Sr. Requested by Corinne Walukonis

Sunday—10/11/2015 8:00AM

Mass for the People

Sunday—10/11/2015 11:00AM

Eugene Hart Requested by the Divine Mercy Choir

Sunday—10/11/2015 5:00PM

Edward Tranovich Requested by his family

Friday—10/9/2015 12:10PM

Gerald McAllister Sr. Requested by Anne McAllister and family

Saturday—10/10/2015 5:00PM

Kathleen Barrett Requested by Mr. and Mrs. Don Murray

MINISTRY FAIR OCTOBER 3 and 4, 2015

“There are different gifts but the same spirit;

There are different ministries but the same Lord. 1 Cor 12: 4-5

We are called through our baptism to imitate the Servant Leadership of Jesus Christ. Every member of our parish has

been given great gifts and we have many great ministries for our parish family. Can you please consider … just one of

your gifts or strengths and find a way to share it with your parish community.

Just imagine if each person considered giving in gratitude for their gifts … some time to just one ministry … how

much more we could do as a faith community.

Please join us at the MINISTRY FAIR after all Masses on October 3 and 4, 2015.

The Annual Scranton Rosary Rally will be held October 10th. It is sponsored in conjunction with the

“America Needs Fatima” campaign; held in honor of the 98th anniversary of the Blessed Mother’s appari-

tions in Fatima, Portugal. Rosary will be recited publicly beginning at 11:00am at the corner of North Wash-

ington Ave. and Spruce St. on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton. In case of inclement weather, the

Rosary service will be held in nearby St. Peter’s Cathedral. For more information, contact Josie at (570) 342-

5614 or Barb at (570) 591-0292.

Liturgical Minister Schedule for October 10/11 5:00PM SAT 8:00AM SUN 11:00AM SUN 5:00PM SUN

Cantor Michael Kavulich Michael Tedesco Sr. Janet Jeffers Lexi Manzo

Lector Beth DeFrancesco Johnny Gilchrist Laura Delayo Karen May

Lector Frank Alu Nikki Gilchrist Kevin Grebas Janice Patterson

EM Judy Digwood Marge MacArt Ann M. Charnogursky Michael Abdalla

EM Marian Donelan Pat Quinn Barb Poplawski Kathy Boyle

EM Joseph Donovan ------ Zita Timlin ------

EM Patty Giambrone ------ Joe Walsh ------

AS Kate DeFrancesco Kelsey Shaughnessy Katherine Sompel David Wilce

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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

Scranton Preparatory School’s Open House will be held on Sunday, October 18th from 1:00pm-4:00pm.

Seventh and eighth grade students, their parents and families are cordially invited to attend.

Scranton preparatory School’s Scholarship Entrance Exam will be held on Saturday, December 5th for

eighth grade students interested in applying for the fall term of 2016. Registration will begin at 8:30am and

the exam starts at 9:00am. Students may pre-register by calling (570) 941-7737, extension 141.

Care and Education of Priests:

“Answering God’s call to a life of service to His people”

Our priests and deacons unconditionally answer the call to serve God’s people meeting increasing needs throughout our

Diocese. Contributions to the Annual Appeal fund ongoing formation of our priests, permanent deacons, seminarians

and deacon candidates. These funds also help us care for and support our 91 retired or ill priests, many of whom contin-

ue to generously assist with the celebration of Masses, the visitation of the sick and by offering spiritual guidance to all

in need. Appeal gifts also assist the Vocations Office, which has been blessed with encouraging growth, in guiding

those who are considering priesthood through a comprehensive discernment process. We are grateful to currently have

10 seminarians pursuing the priesthood in the Diocese of Scranton and 29 candidates to the permanent deaconate. Your

gift to the Annual Appeal directly supports the celebration of the Eucharist, proclamation of the Gospel, administration

of the Sacraments and devotions within our parish communities.

We would like to extend great thanks to the Notre Dame Club of Scranton

(President John Culkin) and the Minooka American Legion (President

Sean O’Shea) for the new flag pole in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The new

flag pole was raised this past Saturday, September 26th. We would also

like to thank the following organizations for helping with this project:

Spott Crane Rentals, Irons Workers Local 489, Pipe Fitters Local 524,

Connor Home Renovation, McGregor Industries, Keeler Transport , E D

Pons, Sandvik Steel, CECO Associates, and Burnside Tent Rental.

Monday • October 5

Weekday Jon 1:1—2:2,11; Lk 10:25-37

Tuesday • October 6

Weekday Jon 3:1-10; Lk 10:38-42

Wednesday • October 7

Weekday Jon 4:1-11; Lk 11:1-4

Thursday • October 8

Weekday Mal 3:13-20b; Lk 11:5-13

Friday • October 9

Weekday Jl 1:13-15, 2:1-2; Lk 11:15-26

Saturday • October 10

Weekday Jl 4:12-21; Lk 11:27-28

Sunday • October 11

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 7:7-11; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-

30 or 10:17-27

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Mass Attendance

September 26 & 27

Saturday

Sunday

5:00PM

150

4:00PM

203

5:30PM

137

8:00AM

171

11:00AM

275

SUNDAY EVENING PRAYER AND BENEDICTION

FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7:30PM

Ministry Schedule Volunteers are still needed for our Christmas Masses. Contact the Parish Office if you

would like to volunteer.

We are always happy to see new volunteers coming forward to share their gifts with our

parish community. If you are interested or know of someone who may be interested in

participating in one of our many ministries, contact Nick at the Parish Office for more

information on how to get involved!

Contact info: office phone - 570-344-1724 / e-mail - nkatchur@divinemercyparish.us

THROUGH SCRIPTURE WE KNOW GOD CALLS US TO SERVE OTHERS. WE ARE A PARISH COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO HELPING THOSE IN NEED.

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.

COUNSELING SERVICES AVAILABLE

Catholic Social Services of The Diocese of Scranton offers compassionate counseling in a

safe, comfortable environment where your privacy is always respected. Counseling is

about self-discovery and can be used for personal growth or when distressing conditions

exist and you need a bit of extra support… help is available. Anyone who struggles with

anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions or a variety of emotional or psychologi-

cal conditions is welcome. For more information or to make an appointment, call 570-

207-2283.

IMPORTANT OCTOBER DATES:

October 14—Parish Council Meeting 7:00

October 25—Youth Group Kickoff Night 6:00

October 31—Halloween Mass and party 5:00

Gift Bearers If you would like to bring

up the gifts at the weekend

Masses, please inform the

usher before Mass begins.

This Thursday, October 8th, 6:00 to 7:15pm! Learn what the Church teaches about marriage, divorce, annulments,

birth control. Come to the parish center for an hour and fifteen minutes

to engage in relevant, lively and engaging discussion. Facilitated by Tom Kloss & Mike Abdalla