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October 10, 2021 Twenty-EIGHth Sunday in ordinary time

Parish Office Hours:

Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

St. LEO THE GREAT PARISH a community of faith formed by the union of

Holy family, Holy rosary & st. leo’s parisHes

33 Manhattan St. Ashley, PA 18706

Phone: (570) 825-6669

Web Site: www.stleos-holyrosary.org

Diocesan Website: www.dioceseofscranton.org

Pastor: Reverend Vincent Dang

Administrative Asst: Marina Kachinko

Director of Music: Robert Passetti

Director of Religious Education: Michele Casey

E-Mail: saintlhrc@gmail.com

Baptisms & Weddings: Call the Rectory

VIETNAMESE MASS:

There will be no Vietnamese Mass

in October.

CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST WEEKEND — Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. WEEKDAYS — 8:00 a.m. all weekdays except Wednesday HOLY DAYS — (Vigil) 5:15 p.m., (Day) 8:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION All weekdays at 7:45 a.m. except Wednesday Saturday — 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. or by appointment

NEW PARISHIONERS: We, St. Leo the Great Parish welcome new parishioners to register with our parish by calling the Rectory at (570) 825-6669 or stopping by during office hours. We are handicap accessible in the rear side of the church. We also invite you to visit our web page at http://stleos-holyrosary.org. Thank you.

READINGS: (SUN., OCT. 17) Is 53:10-11 Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22 Heb 4:14-16 Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45

True greatness (holiness) is found in serving one another and by giving ourselves as did Jesus who suffered that

we might be justified. He is our compassionate high priest in whom we have placed our hope.

YEAR OF THE FAMILY: Pope Francis expresses: “When the family lives under the sign of divine

Communion, then it becomes a living word of God-love, spoken to the world and for the world. Indeed, the

grammar of family relationships - that is, of conjugality, motherhood, fatherhood, filiality and fraternity - is the

way through which the language of love is transmitted, which gives meaning to life and human quality to

every relationship. It is a language made up not only of words, but also of ways of being, of the way we speak,

of the looks, gestures, times and spaces of our relationship with others. Married couples know this well,

parents and children learn it daily in this school of love that is the family.”

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MASKING: As per Bishop Bambera’s August 6th message, he is strongly recommending everyone attending

Mass wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. Thank you.

THANK YOU: Monetary donations were made in loving memory of Norbert Wisniewski to The Dedicated

Fund by family and friends. Please remember them in your prayers.

THANK YOU: For your generosity last week-end to the second collection for Care and Education of Priests.

May God Bless You.

OFFICE CLOSED: Mon., Oct. 11 in observance of Columbus Day. Thank you.

2022 MASSES: Can be purchased starting Mon., Oct. 25 Mon. through Fri. 8:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. Due to the in-

creased size of our parish and to be fair, at this time there is a limit of two (2) week-end masses and three (3) week

-day masses per family. All masses must be requested in person or over the phone 570 825-6669, there are no pre

-reserved dates. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION: If you have not registered your child(ren) who do not at-

tend K-8 Catholic elementary schools, please do so immediately. Registration forms can be found at

www.stleos-holyrosary.org; email saintlhrc@gmail.com for a form or call the Rectory (570) 825-6669 to request.

Completed forms can be sent to/dropped off at the rectory, put in the collection or emailed back. Questions can

be directed to Mrs. Michele Casey, DRE (570) 760-9793. IMPORTANT REMINDER: ALL parish children in

public, private or Catholic schools who are eligible to receive First Penance, First Communion or Confirmation

must receive their sacraments at St. Leo's/Holy Rosary Church. To receive First Penance or First Eucharist:

Students must be at least in 2nd grade and must show evidence of two continual years of religious education. To

receive Confirmation: Students must be in at least 2nd semester of 8th grade or first semester of 9th grade and

must show evidence of continual religious education (Grades 1-8). Thank you.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY MEETING: Sun., Oct. 10 after the 11 a.m. Mass in the Church Hall. New

members welcome.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETINGS: Tues., Oct. 12 and 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. All

members are asked to attend and new members welcome. Thank you.

CYRENIAN MEETING: Sun., Oct. 17 is cancelled and will be rescheduled.

IN PEW COMMITMENT WEEKEND OCTOBER 16 & 17

2021 DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL: “Rising Together in Christ”.

Please bring your mailed pledge envelope to Mass the weekend of Oct. 16 & 17 and drop it

in the collection basket. Prayer intentions submitted will be remembered at the

10:00 a.m. Mass celebrated by Bishop Bambera at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Scranton on

Sunday, November 21. A gift of any amount is welcomed and appreciated. Thank you.

To all that helped organize, worked at, donated money, food supplies, prizes and participated in our Fall Festival!

It was a wonderful success! Thank you for your love, commitment and dedication to our parish!

May God Bless You Always!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2021 FALL FESTIVAL RAFFLE WINNERS:

Grand Prize: $1,000.00 Bryan Curry

Second Prize: $500.00 Mike McCann

Third Prize: $200.00 Dennis Carlin

Fourth Prize: $200.00 Helen Polanowski

Fifth Prize: $100.00 Mary Lou Letner

Thank you to everyone who bought and sold their raffle tickets!

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REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Please pray for Jared and Debbie Bellas, Lois O’Hara, Florence Ryder, Lila Aukstakalnis, Tom Smith, Marion Ferguson, Joyce Seiger, William Vancosky, Frank Kempf, Louise Brant, Robert Lusk, Jean Wiernusz, Karen Hannis, Jackson Chapasko, Margaret Sipple, Robert Bozek, Christopher Fee, Bonnie Turchin, Maryann Lavan, Jesse Mendoza, Billy Shemanski, Ruth Kackauskas, George Warman, David Bukoski Jr., Jonathan Elick, Janet Tyson, Dan R., Cynthia Sickler, Elaine Warman, Tia Toney, John Pac, Frank Sorokach, Terry Murphy, Debra Rontinonis, Elaine Thornton, Faye Klinges, Dennis Pisano, Toni Riscavage, Mary Ann Yedloski, Michael Ralston, Lauran McDonald, Thomas Gorman, Quinn Gorman, Leah Cronauer, Marie Keegan, James Scallion, Chloe Brown, Margaret Prestas, Rosie Reynolds, Dylan Culp, Terri Belanchik, Jo Burczy, Thomas & Louise Cavanaugh, Justin Thompson, Rita Martin, Maria Wujik, Joseph Kulbaski, Skip Milford, Helen Karlo, Bill Desciak, David Pudlosky, Peggy Mihalchik, Jim Kinney Sr., Pam Gibson, Cameron Wilson, Abigail Klass, Angela Heim, Pat C., Annette Laxton, Carolyn Fealy, Roslyn Glynn, Michael Corcoran, Dee Ruda, Keith Casey, Mike Piantadosi, Ronald Koviack, Karen Hess, Chris Klau; Stewart Emery and Mary Anne Malone and all the faithful departed especially James P. Londergan Jr. If you know someone ill or you want us to pray for, please call the rectory at 570 825-6669.

ALTAR & ROSARY/ST. ANN’S SOCIETY: The primary function and goal of the society is to praise and

honor the Blessed Mother Mary and St. Ann, to secure their patronage by recitation of the Rosary and for the mu-

tual spiritual benefit of all members throughout the world. The Rosary Society is both spiritual and social and acts

as a fund raiser, assisting at parish events. If you are interested in joining, contact Bonnie Lazar at

570-474-1031. Ladies that wish to attend a meeting or join the Altar & Rosary Society are welcome to come. We

meet on announced Sundays after the 11 o'clock mass in the church hall.

CYRENIANS: Just as Simon of Cyrene helped Jesus carry His cross to Calvary, the parish’s Cyrenians assist the

pastor as he guides members of the flock on their own paths to Heaven. The Cyrenians do fund raising and con-

tribute to parish projects, large and small, to ease the burden of the pastor and parishioners on the journey of faith.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Is a global Catholic fraternal service order founded in 1882 by Father Mi-

chael J. McGivney whose mission is to empower Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish and in

their community. The St. Leo the Great Council was chartered on Nov. 10, 1997, the feast day of St. Leo the

Great. Its members have fostered the order’s principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism through its ser-

vice to its parish and local community. The order is open to Catholic men 18 years and older.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY: Is a parish organization of men whose purpose is to promote the reverence for the

Holy Name of God and Jesus Christ. By promoting Christian ideals and principles, the society seeks to

advance the spiritual life of the Catholic men of the parish. In support of the parish, members of the society

participate in the annual summer festival and conduct a food sale during the Lenten season. The society is open to

all male parishioners 18 years and older.

ST. VINCENT dePAUL SOCIETY: Is dedicated to serving the poor and the needy, in the spirit of

St. Vincent. They give aid to Ruth’s Place, Domestic Violence Victims and Pro-Life.

CHOIR PRACTICE: Is held every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome to join the choir.

Please contact Bob Passetti, Music Director/Organist with any questions at (570) 814-1747 or he can be reached

on line at http://stleos-holyrosary.org/choir/. Thank you.

ROSARY BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: All are invited to join the Knights in praying the rosary after

the 8:30 mass on Sunday, October 10. Thank you.

OCTOBER, THE MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY: We will recite one decade of the rosary before all

weekend Masses. Please come a little bit earlier to pray and honor our Blessed Mary, our Mother. Mary Mother

of God, Pray for us.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY TAKE-OUT DINNER: Sun., Oct. 24 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tickets

$10/person. Choice of Pepper or Mushroom Steak Dinner with mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll & dessert or

Chicken Finger Dinner with mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll & dessert. Ticket sales Sat., Oct. 9 at 4:30 p.m.

Mass (John Walsh) Sun., Oct. 10 at 8:30 a.m. Mass (John Gabla) and 11:00 a.m. Mass (Tom Heiser). Sat., Oct.

16 at 4:30 p.m. Mass (John Walsh) and Sun., Oct 17 at 8:30 a.m. Mass (Frank Aukstakalnis) and at 11:00 a.m.

Mass (Jim Clarke). Tickets can also be purchased in the rectory office until Wed., Oct. 20. Thank you.

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THE SANCTUARY CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBBIE NARDONE BY MOM, DAD, SARA & JORDAN.

A BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK FOR HEALING OF KAREN HESS BY BILL & ANN MARIE VANCOSKY; IN MEMORY OF BE TRAN BY GRANDDAUGTHER TRINH; IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBBIE NARDONE BY HIS AUNTS, UNCLES

& COUSINS; IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL BELLAS BY MOM, DAD, CASEY & JARED; IN MEMORY OF JACK MERGO BY WIFE SUSAN; IN LOVING MEMORY OF BILL GALARDI BY WIFE NANCY & SONS; IN MEMORY OF JOHN RUSAK BY WIFE; IN MEM-

ORY OF JACK & NANCY MCGOVERN BY THEIR FAMILY AND IN MEMORY OF JOE DOBISH BY FAMILY AND . A SACRED HEART CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK FOR HEALING OF OUR DAUGHTER ANNETTE LAXTON BY GEORGE &

TONI RISCAVAGE AND IN MEMORY OF ZACH KOLLAR BY GRAM & POP DOROTHY & DOMINICK FERRO. 2021 CANDLES

There are Sanctuary, Blessed Mother and Sacred Heart Candles available for 2021. If you would like to dedicate a candle for someone, please call the rectory at (570) 825-6669. Thank you.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Monday 10/11 8:00 AM Edward J. Waskevich Joe & Ronnie Kasmark

Tuesday 10/12 8:00 AM Appie Pepperling Sharonlee & Bonnie Magda

Wednesday 10/13 8:00 AM No Mass

Thursday 10/14 8:00 AM Elaine Golias Mary Ann Hanna

Friday 10/15 8:00 AM John Rusak Elizabeth & Allen Powell

Saturday 10/16 4:30 PM Robbie Nardone His Loving Family

Sunday 10/17 8:30 AM For Our Parishioners

11:00 AM Gilbert & Geraldine Cooney Family

ASHLEY FOOD PANTRY

Next open Thurs., October 14

Alternate Date - October 21

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Thank you to all who have donated.

May God Bless you for your kindness and generosity!

COMMITMENT OF TREASURE

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not Reluctantly or

under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver - II Corinthians 9:7

Weekly Collection 10/03/2021

$5,192.00

Second Collection -

Care & Education of Priests

$337.00

THANK YOU: With gratitude for your Weekly Sacrifice! We are grateful to all those who financially sacrifice

to support our parish and its ministries! May God Bless you for your faithfulness, generosity and love. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION, LECTORS & YOUTH ALTAR SERVERS: The

10/16 - 11/21 schedule is in the Sacristy. Please get a replacement if you cannot serve when scheduled and notify

Toni 570 868-8215/alrisc@hotmail.com with special requests or if you can no longer serve. Thank you and

welcome to our new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion from Holy Family.

24 HOUR RETREAT: “Signposts: How to Recognize and Trust the Work of God’s Hand in One’s Life.” for ages

18-35 on Sat., Oct. 16 at Noon. Registration $20. Call 570 207-1452/visit dioceseofscranton.org.

OPENING MASS OF THE SYNOD PROCESS: With Most. Rev. Joseph C. Bambera at 10:00 a.m. on

Sun., Oct. 17 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Scranton.

HANOVER TWP. LIONS CLUB FOOD DRIVE: Non-perishable, canned and dried foods will be collected

Sat., Oct. 23 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Hanover Mall parking lot, 2280 Sans Souci Pkwy. Thank you.

KICKIN’ IT WITH KEITH CASEY LEUKEMIA BENEFIT: Sat., Oct. 23 at the Catholic War Vets 175 Old

Ashley Rd., Hanover Twp., 3 - 9p.m. Tickets $25. 12/under free. Motorcycle run (CWV) registration 12 - 1 p.m.

$20 driver/$10 passenger. Kickstands up/1:30 p.m. Contact Kayla 570 592-8040, Kim 570 855-4799 or Lisa

570 262-4288. Thank you for your support.

6TH ANNUAL “BE A CATHOLIC MAN” CONFERENCE: “Called to Fatherhood”. Sat., Oct. 30

now at The Woodlands Resort from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Register ($30 til Sat., 10/21) or pay that day ($40).

Questions, contact 570 746-0100/michaelkilmer71@gmail.com.