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CEMETERY PRAYERS – NEXT SUNDAY In anticipation of All Soul’s Day, prayers for those who lie in Holy Rosary and St. John’s Cemeteries will be held next Sunday, October 28th, at 2:00pm beginning in the church. Service will include Adoration, Scripture Readings, Prayers and Benediction. Concluding prayers will take place at the shrines at Holy Rosary Cemetery and St Joseph’s Cemetery, weather permitting.

CEMETERY REMINDERS A summer of almost constant rain has taken its toll on area roads and yards. It has also taken its toll on our cemeteries, causing more settling, and slowing the process of leveling stones and low spots, and placing new monuments. PLEASE – FOR YOUR SAFETY - USE EXTREME CAUTION IN BOTH CEMETERIES. Stay on roads wherever possible. Visit only during daylight hours. Do not visit before dawn or at/after dusk. Also, please do not dump at the lower portion of St. Joseph’s Cemetery, and do not remove large quantities of dirt without the knowledge of Fr. Polednak or parish staff. Large ruts have been created by machinery doing just that, without parish permission or knowledge. Please respect those buried at St. Joseph’s, and remember, rows of graves are being added to the lower end – please stop using it as a trash pile for home yard waste, out of respect for the dead. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

YOU ARE INVITED for an evening of Saints and Holy Souls: Halloween from a Catholic Perspective, WHEN: Sunday, October 28, 2018, from 5:30-6:45 PM. We will finish in time for 7:00pm Mass WHO: Everyone (Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult) WHAT: A Celebration of Halloween, All Saints and All Souls, with a candlelight visit to the Cemetery. WHERE: Gather in the Holy Rosary Church Hall WHY: to gain Knowledge of why we as Catholic Christians show love for our Saints, Martyrs, and departed Loved Ones through our reverence for relics and cemeteries WHAT DO I NEED? A friend and a flashlight (umbrella if raining)

Questions for personal reflection based on this Sunday’s Readings…

Quiet Sacrifice

Jesus said, “Whoever wishes to

become great among you must be

your servant, and whoever wishes

to be first among you must be slave

of all.”

(Mark 10:44)

Why is it hard to do good works if

you will not be acknowledged for

them?

Are you willing to do a good deed

even if no one knows that you did

it? Why?

NATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH, DURYEA 127 Stephenson Street Tel: 570-457-3502 Fax: 570-451-3341 Office Hours: M-F, 8:30-4:30 unless otherwise noted in bulletin

E-mail: rectory@nativityduryea.org Web: www.nativityduryea.org / Nativity of Our Lord Duryea

Rev. John V. Polednak, V.E., Pastor Deacon André Kabacinski, Parish Deacon

Masses: Daily, M-F – 7:00 am ● Saturday (Vigil)- 4:00 pm ● Sunday- 8:00 am, 11:00 am and 7:00 pm

Confession: Daily, M-F~6:40-6:55 am ● Saturday- 3:15-3:45 pm, and anytime upon request.

Twenty Ninth SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME October 21, 2018

One specific way that Jesus asks you to love him in return is to spend quiet time with him in the Blessed

Sacrament. “Where your treasure is, there is your heart.” “Could you not watch one hour with me?”

-Matthew 6:21; 26:40

Annual Day of SOLEMN EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Our Parish’s annual Day of Solemn Eucharistic Adoration here at Nativity of Our Lord is set for Monday, October 22. The Eucharist will be exposed after the 7:00 a.m. Mass until Evening Prayer and Benediction at 7:00 p.m. Sign-up sheets are in the church vestibule.

Someone must be at prayer in the church at all times during exposition, and all members of societies and ministers are expected to make every effort to spend some time with Our Lord in prayer and adoration on this day. All parishioners should make the effort, but even if you cannot do a holy hour, do a holy half-hour, or a quarter-hour, or sacrifice a little of whatever time is available in your busy lives.

Please join us also for the closing celebration of Evening Prayer at 7:00 p.m.

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA AND ROSARY – TUESDAYS AT 6:30 We pray firstly for survivors of abuse, and for the holy Church, and for our families. Let us draw near to our Lord in faith and trust, bringing him our every need, and also beseech His Mother to intercede for us before the throne of God.

ROSARY FOR VOCATIONS – We pray each weekend before all Masses for good, strong, and holy vocations to the priesthood, specifically here in the Diocese of Scranton. Rosary Starts at 25 minutes before Mass time. Without Priests, there is no Mass – Confession – Anointing – or Eucharist. Consider sacrificing some time by coming early, and praying to God, trusting that he will hear and answer us.

WELL DONE, WOMENS’ SOCIETY! The Women’s Society of our parish recently hosted an Octoberfest for the residents of the Crossin Towers. The event featured many of the wonderful foods and treats that October offers, and those who attended had the chance to win several prizes. A good time was had by all!!

WOMENS’ SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING will be held on Thursday, October 25th, beginning at 6:30pm in the meeting room. The agenda for the remaining months of 2018 will be discussed as well as plans for the upcoming Winter Social. We encourage our members to attend. New Members welcome. Light refreshments will be served after the meeting.

LITURGICAL CALENDAR, DEVOTIONS AND INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 22-28, 2018

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22

7:00am

All day 7:00pm

ANNUAL DAY OF SOLEMN EUCHARISTIC ADORATION James and Carl Witkowski, Sr. (by E. Lillian Witkowski and Family) Exposition Following Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Evening Prayer, Benediction, Conclusion to our Day of Adoration

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23 7:00am 6:30pm

Joseph Milus (by Sister Anna Mae) Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary

Wed

24 7:00am John Blanchard (by Family)

Th

u

25 7:00am John and Joseph Zielinski (by Sisters, Clara and Irene)

Fri

26 7:00am Adele Peet (by Patricia Jones)

Sat

27 4:00pm

Edward & Irene Kolakoski and William A. & Teresa Klimchak (by Klimchak Family)

Sun

day

28

8:00am 11:00am 2:00pm

7:00pm

For the Intentions of Our Parishioners Joseph Russick (by Billy and Lois Waters and Family) Prayers in Church and Cemetery Services for those in our Cemeteries Joseph Swieboda (by Marie Bieryla)

VOTIVE CANDLE OFFERINGS

Sacred Heart of Jesus Martina J. Ryder (by Jacqueline Vitek)

Blessed Virgin Mary Dolores Nitowski (by the Decker Family)

St. Joseph Thomas Rasimas (by Don Snopek)

Blessed Virgin Mary (Sp) For the Victims of Abuse

~ FINANCES AND ONGOING STEWARDSHIP ~ for the weekend of October 13-14, 2018 $3,797.60 Sunday; $1,120 Secondary; $535.55 Loose

Online Giving: $145 Sunday; $47.50 Secondary; $2 Cemetery; $1 Initial; $10 All Saints

FALL “CASH FOR THE HOLIDAYS” RAFFLE TICKETS are available in the church vestibule. Please support this fundraiser as best you can.

DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL continues. Please check out the video presentation on our parish webpage. AIR CONDITIONING We are most grateful to those who have contibuted to this unexpected repair expense thus far. If you wish to contribute, please place any contribution in an ordinary envelope marked “AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRS” and place in the Sunday collection. Thank you for your kindness and consideration of this request, to those who have given already, and thank you for your continued generosity to our parish. We are halfway to goal of $4,000.

2 Week of October 22-28, 2018

OCTOBER CALENDAR 21 Sunday -CCD, 9:45-10:45 am, HRS -7th Gr.Family Morning, 9:45 am, HRCH 22 Monday -Eucharistic Adoration All Day, -Vespers, Benediction, 7:00 pm 23 Tuesday -Miraculous Medal Novena, 6:30pm -Yoga, after Novena 7:00pm, HRCH 24 Wednesday -Senior Choir Practice, 6:30 25 Thursday -Gift Certificates, 8-10 am, HRCH -Women’s Society, 6:30, Meeting Room -Community Team, 6:30 pm Library 26 Friday -Duryea Trunk or Treat and HRS Haunted House, 6:00-9:00 at SHH and Grounds

28 Sunday -Cemetery Prayers, 2:00pm start in Church -Presentation/Prayer: Saints and Holy Souls; a Catholic Halloween, 5:30pm start in HRCH

29 Monday -Men’s Society, 6:30pm, Meeting Room More events online at www.nativityduryea.org

RELIGIOUS ED NEWS AND NOTES CCD classes for grades K-7 will continue today at the usual time.

FAMILY MORNINGS Today, Father Polednak is beginning Family Mornings in conjunction with the monthly Grade Youth Mass. On these mornings, the

students of a particular grade, in both our Catholic and public schools, or a private school, will come together with their parents/guardians for breakfast and a session with Fr. John. The first begins today (Sunday), with all those in Grade 7.

SACRAMENT NEWS - CONFIRMATION 2019 (for Current 8th Graders) Parents of all 8th Graders, please mark your calendar for Sunday, November 11, when we will have a meeting of the 8th grade students and their parents in preparation for Confirmation 2019. The meeting will take place in the church hall at 5:30 p.m. (Current 7th Graders will receive in 2020)

BABY BOTTLE PROJECT Once again this year, Nativity of our Lord Parish is cooperating with the Scranton Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life’s “BABY BOTTLE PROJECT.” The donations will be used to promote respect for life, to educate the public and to help women choose life during crisis pregnancies or heal after an abortion. The bottles can be picked up in the vestibule after Mass throughout the month of October and filled with pocket change, cash or a check and return them to the church by the weekend of November 4.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS NEEDED If you or someone you know is interested in being an Altar Server (3rd Grade and up) Reader, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Usher/Hospitality, or a member of our Music Ministry as a Choir Member or Musician, please call or e-mail the Rectory Office to volunteer or for more information. More help is always welcome.

The GIFT CERTIFICATES that support Holy Rosary School and other diocesan schools may be purchased per the usual school-year schedule on Thursday from 8:00-10:00 am in the church hall.

YOGA Tuesday, October 23rd, beginning at 7:00pm in the church hall. All are invited.

HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Sunday, October 21 – 1:00-3:00 pm. Holy Redeemer High School: Creativity, Innovation and Engineering! All are welcome! 570-829-2424 www.holyredeemerhs.org

DURYEA TRUNK OR TREAT & HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL HAUNTED HOUSE Will take place on Friday, October 26th, from 6:00-9:00pm on the parish grounds at Sacred Heart. Admission to Trunk or Treat and Hall activities free of charge. Haunted House proceeds will go to St. Joseph’s Hospital, Scranton. Bring a friend and plan on enjoying this “spooktacular” evening.

MENS’ SOCIETY Monday, October 29th at 6:30 pm in the meeting room. Discussion of the upcoming Christmas Breakfast, Piggie Dinner, and Pizza and Wing Sale will take place, as well as future planning for 2019. New Members always welcome.

VETERANS PROJECT All parishioners are asked to forward the names of veterans from all wars. The Women’s Society will be sending cards to each of them this Veteran’s day. You can call or email the rectory, or write names down and place them in an envelope in the Sunday collection.

IN THE COMMUNITY GENERATIONS SING XVII CONCERT St. Peter’s Cathedral November 11 at 7:30 PM The Catholic Choral Society will present the 17th Generations Sing Concert on Sunday evening, November 11, at 7:30 pm at St. Peter's Cathedral in Scranton. As in past years, this year’s concert strives to celebrate both ecumenical diversity and multigenerational singers. The Catholic Choral Society, marking its 70th season, is composed of more than 50 members from Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne, Pike, Wyoming and Susquehanna Counties.

DESIGNER HANDBAG BINGO Sunday, October 28 – 1:00-4:00 pm Eagle McClure Hose. Co. 375 Milwaukee Avenue in Old Forge Benefits Telespond Senior Services Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door For more information or for tickets, please contact Telespond, 1200 Saginaw St. in Scranton at 570-346-7860.

NIGHT AT THE RACES Royal Parents Club of Holy Redeemer High School 159 S. Pennsylvania Blvd. in Wilkes-Barre Saturday, November 3 Admission $10/Horse purchase $10 ($50 payout for winner) Doors open at 5:45 pm – Post time at 7:00 pm For more information, please contact Holy Redeemer at 570-829-2424.

HUGHESTOWN HOLIDAY GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR Sunday, November 4 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Pittston Area Primary Center, 210 Rock St. in Hughestown Over 50 vendors, basket raffle and food for purchase from the Chef’s Corner.

BIG PRIZE BINGO Corpus Christi Parish Sunday, November 4 – Doors open at 11:30 – Bingo at 1:00 pm Immaculate Conception Church Hall 605 Luzerne Avenue in West Pittston Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Serving homemade italian wedding soup, chicken salad on croissants, pierogi, turkey burgers, hamburgers, hot dogs and homemade desserts. To purchase tickets, please call 570-654-2753.

ADVENT PIEROGI SALE Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 215 Lackawanna Ave. in Dupont November 7-14 Orders will be taken in the church hall the weekend of October 20-21 after all Masses. You may also call the Parish Office at 570-654-3713 to place your order. Potato and cabbage pierogi will be available for $8 per dozen. Payment is made at the time of pick-up.

SCRANTON PREP GALLERIA Featuring over 70 vendors Open to the public Prep Xavier Center, 1000 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton Saturday, November 10 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, November 11 – 1:00 am to 3:00 pm Admission is $5 – Children under 12 are free

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time time

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This Bulletin is printed in Loving Memory of. . .

John A., Theresa and

John Adamiak Jr.

Alfred & Judith Akulonis, Sr. Frank and Helen Amantea Jean Marie Ambrosavage

Mary Louise Bomber Peter and Victoria Biga Thomas and Stella Blasco

Edward and Margaret

Brostoski Frank Callis

Alan J. Celusniak

John and Mary Celusniak Richard A. Champi, Sr. Chilek and Hoover Families

Coyne and Wieczorek

Families

Louis Robert Cremard

Catherine and Louis Cremard

Irene DeAngelo

Rev. Andrew J. Marcinko

M/M Andrew Marcinko

Carmen and Idena DeBiasi

Deceased members of the

Louis and Dorothy Doxbeck

Family

Deceased members of the

Dolan and Roche Family Chester Draus

Dulny and Kapish Families Jack Fischer and

Zaladonis Family Helen S. Mattei Freas

John T. Freas

and Mary Matt

Fumanti and Rafferty

Families

Dominick “Beaver” Gigliello

and

Anthony & Mary Naida

Margaret & Leo Glodzik, Sr.

and Lea Glodzik

Gregorczyk and Negvesky

Families Martin K. Hastie, Jr.

Jasienski, Bozinko &

Lewandowski Families Judge and Antal Families Kundrat and Simko Families

Eugene Madrak Lottie and George Matrone Victoria, Stella and William

Maziarz

Thomas J. and Cecelia A.

McAndrew Henry B. McHale John and Mary Mikovitch

John, Michaline and

Joseph Milus Moskaitis Family

Mary Ann Namatka

Peter & Elizabeth Namatka

William & Josephine Sowa

Sophia & Walter Nestorick

and Peter Pocholonis, Jr.

Deceased members of the

Stanley & Josephine

Nowakowski Family

Bernard Olcheski,

Eileen Macuga and

William & Helen Dalton

Agnes and Peter Olsheski

Olszewski, Grudzinski and

Madrak Families

Zigmont, Lottie &

David Olszewski and

Anna Skowronski

Frank & Florence Orlowski Bernard J. Ostrosky Teresa Ramiza Pace and

Michael T. Haluschak

Charles & Julia Pernot and

Martin & Anna Dunay

and Family

Ruth Pernot Samuel & Genevieve Perrins

Eugene P. Perrins

Edward and Dorothy

Piorkowski

Mrs. Helen Rava

Sharon Rava Imbrogno

Stanley & Stella Rava

and Family

Rincavage and Billick

Families

Anthony and Helen Rincavage

and Anthony Singer Michael and Irene Rostkowski Jess L. & Beatrice Rutkoski

Victor L., Anna and

Victor J. Salidas

Thomas & Florence

Skowronski and

Wascavage Family

Joseph and Mary Solarchik

Margaret Stanavage and

Son, Ronnie

Carl Joseph Tucker, Butler

and Long Families Walter Urban

Ross A., Anna and Raymond

Vender

Jacob J. Vitek

Pauline M. Vitek

Theresa M. Vitek

Earl & Marion Vrabel and

Michael Larronde

Grant Larronde

Mike Wasko Vincent & Mary Waszczak

and Marion Waszczak Bryk Helen Yardchik

Margaret Yauk

and Romayne Solarchik

Zujkowski, Pribula and Klink

Families Helen and Adam Zuro

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