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

Office Hours 9:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - 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 Director of Parish Operations

wdrazdowski@divinemercyparish.us

Brittain Banull Director of Religious Education

bbanull@divinemercyparish.us

Nicholas Katchur Director of Music

nkatchur@divinemercyparish.us

The First Sunday of Lent Weekend of February 21 & 22, 2015

Head Groundskeeper Martin Montoro

Sacristans William Castaldi, Anthony DelVecchio,

Edward Fortuna, Shawn Soroka, Sal DeFrancesco,

Daniel Burke, Michael Boyko

Worship Schedule Saturday……..4:00PM & 5:30PM 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 Sunday 6:00PM

Parish Council

Michele Manzo

Ann Marie Cawley

Lois Fuller

Mary Ellen McDonough

Joseph Walsh

Edward Fortuna

Margaret MacArt

Cathleen Shields

Kathryn Moceyunas

Jamie Hayes

Dominick Georgetti

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Religious Education News: From Brittain Banull DRE Thank you to all the Confirmation students who helped clean-up and set tables at the Parish Family Breakfast. I received

many compliments about your excellent work. I would also like to thank our high school students for making the waf-

fles. The waffles, as well as the other foods, were great. You did an exceptional job. It was truly a great parish event.

Youth Group Meeting Our High School Youth Group will meet on Sunday, February 22nd, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Parish Center. All high

school students in private or public school are welcome to attend.

Make-Up First Eucharist Meeting

Attention Second Grade Parents! There will be a make-up First Eucharist meeting on Sunday March 1st after the

11:00 AM Mass. You are required to attend this meeting. The First Eucharist meeting will outline how you can help

prepare your child for the Sacrament of Eucharist and explain the schedule for the remainder of the year. The meeting

will take place in the Parish Center.

Make-Up Confirmation Meeting

Attention Confirmation Parents! There will be a make-up Confirmation Sponsor meeting on Sunday, February

22nd, after the 11:00 AM Mass This meeting is for Candidates and Sponsors only. We will meet in the Parish Center.

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.

THE BIBLE, THE CATHOLIC FAITH and MORE: Discussion sessions meet on the first and third Thursdays

of the month in the Parish Center from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

Diocese of Scranton Wedding Anniversary Mass His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, and the Office for Parish Life

wish to invite couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2015 to a diocesan Wedding Anniversary

Mass on Sunday, June 7. (NB: This is a change from the original date of June 21.) The event includes a 2:30 PM Mass

at St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a reception. Requests for an invitation, with a mailing address, should be made

through the parish office before March 16.

Facilitated by Mike Abdalla

All the faithful of the Diocese of Scranton are reminded of Diocesan Statute No.41 which addresses the penitential as-

pect of Lent:

“The season of Lent is penitential in nature and during Lent penance should not only be internal and individual, but

also external and social (Sacrosanctum Concilium, No.5, 109). Pastors are obligated to avoid scheduling activities in

the parishes which in any way could possibly detract from the external and social penance required by Lent.”

Ash Wednesday, February 18, marks the beginning of Lent. The following fast and abstinence regulations are ob-

served:

-Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence.

-Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence.

-All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday are to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, Good

Friday and on all Fridays during Lent.

-All Catholics over 18 years of age to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to the obligation of fasting.

Those bound by this rule may take only one full meal and two smaller meals unless dispensed or excused.

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From the Desk of Father Pauselli Congratulations to Bryce Robert Coyle who will be baptized this weekend at Divine Mer-

cy. Bryce Robert is the son of Robert and Kimberly Hallinan Coyle. He was born on De-

cember 20, 2014. May the Lord bless Bryce Robert and his family on this most special

occasion!

On behalf of our parish, I am so grateful to all who gave of their time and talent to the suc-

cess of our parish breakfast last Sunday. It was a wonderful event and the food was deli-

cious. Thanks again to everyone, especially Bill Drazdowski for his organizational efforts!

Lent is a special time for us as Catholics and the following is a spiritual reflection for the

first Sunday of Lent. The Little Mandate is composed of words that Catherine Doherty, a

Roman Catholic Social worker and founder of the Madonna House Apostolate, believed

she received from Jesus Christ over the course of her apostolic life. This “distillation of the

Gospel” is at the heart of Madonna House spirituality. Arise—go! Sell all you possess.

Give it directly, personally to the poor. Take up My cross (their cross) and follow Me, go-

ing to the poor, being poor, being one with them, one with Me. Little—be always little! Be

simple, poor, childlike. Preach the Gospel with your life—without compromise! Listen to

the Spirit. He will lead you. Do little things exceedingly well for love of Me. Love.. love..

love, never counting the cost. Go into the marketplace and stay with Me. Pray, fast. Pray

always, fast. Be hidden. Be a light to your neighbor’s feet. Go without fear into the depth

of men’s hearts. I shall be with you. Pray always. I will be your rest. Have a great week!

Ministry Schedule The Ministry Schedule for January through March will be released on March 25th. Con-

tact Nick at the Parish Office by March 23rd if you have any scheduling conflicts,

would like to change your Mass time preference or be taken off the schedule. Ministers are still needed for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter.

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 par-

ticipating in one of our many ministries, contact Nick at the Parish Office for more infor-

mation on how to get involved!

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

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 Ministers / Lectors / Altar Servers / Choirs / Cantors / Musicians /

Ushers and Sacristans / Hospitality

Gift Bearers If you would like to bring up the gifts at the weekend Masses, please inform the usher be-

fore Mass begins.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:

Every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the church.

We Remember...

Monday—12:10PM 2/23/2015

Penny Nykaza

Requested by John and Fran Vince

Tuesday—12:10PM 2/24/2015

Joan Vass

Requested by the Divine Mercy Women’s Guild

Wednesday—12:10PM 2/25/2015

Helen Trently

Requested by Lee and Olga Nolan

Thursday—12:10PM 2/26/2015

Thomas Kaczmarek Sr.

Requested by his daughters

Friday—12:10PM 2/27/2015

Helen Otto

Requested by Pat Flannelly

Saturday—4:00PM 2/28/2015

William McLane

Requested by his family

Saturday—5:30PM

Catherine Brady

Requested by Lois Fuller

Sunday—8:00AM 3/1/2015

Mass for the People

Sunday—11:00AM

Alphonse Castelli

Requested by Michael and Marie Lubash and family

Sunday—5:00PM

Christine Rozaieski

Requested by the Joseph Maceyko family

Liturgical Assignments for February 28 & March 1, 2015

Saturday 4:00PM

Cantor Michael Kavulich

Lector Perina Janeski

Gary Moss

EM John Pocius

Cathy Pocius

Cathy Shields

Tom Shields

Servers Tony DeFrancesco

Saturday 5:30PM

Cantor Molly Abdalla

Lector Marion Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

EM Patty Giambrone

Nancy Laffey

Servers Robert Grzyboski

Sunday 8:00AM

Cantor Nick Katchur

Lector Jessica Segilia

Michael Tedesco

EM Pat Quinn

Mary Tigue

Servers Phillip Patterson

Sunday 11:00AM

Cantor Cassie Semyon

Lector John Finnerty

Jake Finnerty

EM Zita Timlin

Joe Walsh

Karin Conway

Alice DeCarlo

Servers Michael Terrery

Sunday 5:00PM

Cantor Christina Mecca

Lector Karen May

Frank Alu

EM Mary Ann Donovan

Peggy Walsh

Servers Erica Yatzun

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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, Bill Drazdowski, and Marge MacArt

From the Desk of Bill Drazdowski:

End of Year Statement requests:

It’s tax season again! If anyone would like to get an End of Year Statement of their do-

nations to the Parish for 2014, please feel free to give me a call at the Parish office, or

send me an Email. We do not mail out End of Year Statements without a request, so

please feel free contact me.

Lenten Lunches are back !

Once again we will hold Lenten Lunches every Friday during Lent following the 12:10

PM Mass and Stations of the Cross. This has become a great tradition for our Parish. We

hope even more people can join us this year. The first of these lunches will be held on

February 20th.

Parish Breakfast 2015:

Another President’s Day weekend has passed, as well as another wonderful Annual Par-

ish Breakfast. I humbly thank all of our Parishioners and members of the Women’s

Guild for volunteering their time and efforts on such a cold wintery morning. We were

able to serve approximately 309 meals, including 22 that were delivered to our home

bound, in just over 3 hours. This is quite a remarkable feat and could not have been done

without the coordinating efforts by Ann Marie Cawley, Lois Fuller and Dorothy Bousel-

li.

Girl Scout Troop 50010 will be selling girl scout cookies after all masses during the

weekend of February 21-22. Cookies are $4 per box. We hope you will support them!

Benefit Charlene Thompson is a Taylor resident who is battling breast cancer for the second

time. Family and friends are holding a spaghetti dinner on February 22, 2015 to help her

with the medical costs that she has incurred. The dinner will be held from 2:00PM—

6:00PM at the Taylor Hose Co. on Union St. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for chil-

dren. There will be basket raffles at the event including a raffle for a quilt and basket of

cheer. If anyone can make a donation or would like tickets, please contact Kori Le-

oszewski (570-903-6402) or Maryann Kaminski (570-562-2900). We are looking for

anyone who can donate a basket, gift cards, pasta, bottle of wine or liquor.

Name Tags All Ushers, Sacristans, and Eucharistic Ministers are asked to stop in the sacristy before

you scheduled Mass to pick up a new name tag.

Calendar Party The Women's Guild of Divine Mercy Parish will hold its annual Calendar Party on Sun-

day, March 22. This event will begin at 2:00PM and end at 4:00PM.

Monday • February 23

Lenten Weekday

Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Mt 25:31-46

Tuesday • February 24

Lenten Weekday

Is 55:10-11/Mt 6:7-15

Wednesday • February 25

Lenten Weekday

Jo 3:1-10/Lk 11:29-32

Thursday • February 26

Lenten Weekday

Es C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Mt 7:7-12

Friday • February 27

Lenten Weekday

Ez 18:21-28/Mt 5:20-26

Saturday • February 28

Lenten Weekday

Dt 26:16-19/Mt 5:43-48

Sunday • March 1

Second Sunday of Lent

Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Rm

8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10

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Mass Attendance

Feb 14– Feb 15

Saturday

Sunday

5:00PM

137

4:00PM

288 5:30PM

104

8:00AM

159

11:00AM

201

SUNDAY EVENING PRAYER

EVERY SUNDAY AT 6:00PM

Important

February Dates February 23 -

Service Commission Meeting - 7:00 PM

February 25 - Community Commission

Meeting - 7:00 PM Used Clothing Drop-Off Shed

Sponsored by the Divine Mercy Parish Youth Group

Items Accepted:

All clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, blankets, sheets,

pillowcases, drapes and stuffed toys.

(Please no rags, fabric scraps, pillows, toys or household goods)

-Send clothing to people who can use it all over the U.S. and World.

-Help the environment by keeping your clothing out of the landfill.

-Receive a tax deduction for your donation. Receipts are on the shed.

**Help us keep your donations clean and dry.**

If possible, please put them in tied or closed bags. Thanks!

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, Bill Drazdowski, and Michele Manzo

The Greatest Gift

Do you have a family member or neighbor who cannot leave their home to attend Mass and receive the Blessed Sacrament? Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are here to serve your loved ones by bringing them the gift of Christ Himself, the greatest gift that can be given. If you know of someone we should be serving, please contact Vince Klingler at 570-205-5716 or Vince_K_Moosic@live.com for arrangements.

Friday Lenten

Luncheons Join us each Friday dur-

ing Lent for Mass at

12:10PM with Stations of

the Cross following

and a luncheon immedi-

ately after in the Parish

Hall.

HOSPITALITY MINISTRY Men and women who have available time in the morning are invited to participate in Serv-

ing Families and Friends who are grieving. Duties of the greeters are to offer a warm wel-

come to guests and provide the program which will help them take part in the Funeral

Mass. Volunteers may stay for the Mass or leave after the family and friends have been

seated. Members of the Hospitality Committee might be called to help once or twice a

month. Please call Rose Marie Kloss at 570-562-0871 for more information.

Stations of the Cross

Every Friday during Lent

following the 12:10PM Mass

and at 5:30PM