January 27, 2019 Third Sunday in ordinary time

Parish Office Hours:

Monday through Friday

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

St. Leo’S/HoLy RoSaRy PaRISH 33 Manhattan St. Ashley, PA 18706

Phone: (570) 825-6669

Web Site: www.stleos-holyrosary.org

Pastor: Reverend Vincent Dang

Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Thomas J. O’Malley

Administrative Asst: Marianne Baseski

Secretary: Marina Kachinko Director of Music: Robert Passetti

Director of Religious Education: Michele Casey

E-Mail: saintlhrc@gmail.com

Baptisms: Call the Rectory

Weddings: Call the Rectory

VIETNAMESE MASS: There

will be a Vietnamese Mass on

Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. All are

welcome!

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 except Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. Saturday — 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. or by appointment

NEW PARISHIONERS: We, St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary 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., Feb. 3) Jer 1:4-5, 17-19 Ps 71: 1-6, 15, 17 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 or 13:4-13

Lk 4:21-30

“No prophet is accepted in the prophet’s hometown.” Thus did Jeremiah, and later, Jesus, encounter opposition and

lack of faith; thus did both place their hope in the Lord. Paul speaks eloquently of the greatest of all gifts: love.

St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Mission Statement

We, the members of the Body of Christ of the Parish of St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary, in fullness of love of God and

Neighbor, wish to affirm our unity in faith, expressed most completely in the celebration of the Eucharist. We

continue the work of our founder Jesus Christ in serving all in healing, charity, religious education, promotion of vo-

cations, community involvement and welcoming all to the fullness of faith through the Sacraments.

WINTER WEATHER: When attending Mass during the winter season because of slippery

conditions, please enter through the Church Hall or use the Church side door. Thank you.

VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR’S MASS: Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. the Vietnamese Community will celebrate

the New Year, the Year of the Pig with a Mass at St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church. A reception will immediately

follow the Mass in the Church Hall. All are welcome to celebrate with the Vietnamese brothers and sisters. You

can call the Rectory at (570) 825-6669 with any questions. Thank you.

CHUC MUNG NAM MOI!

Happy New Year!

MEMORIAL OF ST. BLAISE/BLESSING OF THROATS: Sun., Feb. 3 is the Memorial of St. Blaise. The

traditional blessing of throats will take place during the weekend Masses of Feb. 2 & 3 at St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary

Church. Please come to receive your blessing.

WORLD MARRIAGE DAY: In observance of World Marriage Day, there will be a renewal of marriage vows

on Sat., Feb. 16 at the 4:30 p.m. Mass and on Sun., Feb. 17 at the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses.

Couples should attend Mass together so you can renew your marriage vows and receive your blessing.

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK: In observance of the World Day of the Sick, anointing of the sick will take

place after all Masses the weekend of Feb. 9 & 10.

ALTAR & ROSARY/ST. ANN’S SOCIETY MEETING: Sun., Feb. 3 at 12 Noon in the Church Hall. We

will discuss the Piggie Dinner and upcoming events. Hostesses are Maggie Falchek & Mary Lou Cook. New

members are always welcomed. ATTENTION EXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION, LECTORS & YOUTH

ALTAR SERVERS: The parish schedule for Feb. 2 - Mar. 6 is now available to be picked up in the Sacristy.

Please find replacements if you are unable to serve as scheduled. For special requests or if you are no longer

able to serve please call or e-mail Toni Riscavage at (570) 868-8215 or alrisc@hotmail.com. Thank you for

your service to our parish.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / CCD INFORMATION

Our CCD Motto is “MASS AND CLASS OR CLASS AND MASS”

Classes are from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Mrs. Michele Casey, DRE (570) 760-9793

SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN: Please lookout for the safety of our children especially as they are being

dismissed from class at 10:30 a.m. when you may be arriving for 11:00 a.m. Mass. Thanks.

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Your children’s safety is always the primary concern of ours. Please use your

discretion if you choose to send your children to CCD in inclement weather. Thank you.

CHILDREN’S MASS: Sun., Jan. 27 at 8:30 a.m. Please bring your children to attend and participate in the

mass. Thank you!

IMPORTANT DATES: First Holy Communion; Sun., May 5 at 11 a.m. Mass and Confirmation;

Sun., June 9 at 11:00 a.m. Mass. Please mark these dates on your calendar. Thank you.

FIRST PENANCE: Congratulations to the following children who received First Penance on Sat., Jan. 26:

Ryan Bennett, Dylan Bevan, Gianna Bongarzone, Madden Brill, Isla Centak, Ronin Fitzsimmons, Hailey Ko-

cher, Molly Kocher, Abigail Mikus, Lorenza Peterson, Konnor Ralston, Theron Roberts, Nikolaus Schultz and

Leo Seiger. May God Bless our children always.

HOLY REDEEMER HS: Appointments for new student class scheduling for 2019/2020 is Feb. 7, 11 & 12

from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Call HRHS Guidance Dept. (570) 829-2424 to set an appointment.

ALTAR & ROSARY/ST. ANN'S SOCIETY THANK YOU: Is grateful to all those who came out in the bad

weather to support our Piggie Dinner. Those who bought tickets and were unable to come for their dinner

can exchange their dinner ticket for a bag of 5 frozen piggies. They will be available after the Masses this

weekend.

PIGGIES FOR SALE: The Altar & Rosary/St. Ann's Society has Piggies left from the Piggie Dinner. We are

selling 5 frozen piggies in a bag for $10 after this weekend Masses on a first come basis. Thank you.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Please pray for Jared and Debbie Bellas, Lois O’Hara, Flavia Pollick, Florence Ryder, Robert Cronauer, Lorraine Shinko, Mary Golias, Lila Aukstakalnis, Tom Smith, Marion Ferguson, Joyce Seiger, Jerry Cavanaugh, Geri Truschel, William Vancosky, Frank Kempf, Louise & Ron Brandt, Robert Lusk, Jean Wiernusz, Karen Hannis, Richard Curry, Dianne Curry, Ann Fedak, Appi Pepperling, Carla Schlegel, Jackson Chapasko, Margaret Sipple, Robert Bozek, Christopher Fee, Bonnie Turchin, Maryann Lavan, Jesse Mendoza, Mary Benson, Sophie DeLuca, Billy Shemanski, Carl Bozinko, Ruth Kackauskas, Maureen Latzman, George Warman, David Bukoski Jr., Mary Tomasko, Jonathan Elick, Janet Tyson, Sara White, Robert Norkus, Dan R., Cynthia Sickler, Jim Altavilla, Elaine Warman, Tia Toney, Missy Garbush Schneikart, John Pac, Norbert Wisniewski, Frank Sorokach, Terry Murphy, Steve Rontinonis, Elaine Thornton, Faye Klinges, Dennis Pisano, Toni Riscavage, Maggie Falchek, Irene Kopiczak, Frank Balas, Mary Ann Yedloski, Michael Ralston, Ralph Evans, Lauran McDonald, John Mazza, Llayl Swank, Thomas Gorman, Quinn Gorman, Theresa Yuknavich, Leah Cronauer, Kenneth Yermal Sr., Marie Keegan and James Scallion and all the faithful departed. We will be listing in the bulletin names of people who are ill or need our prayers. If you have someone you would like us to pray for, please call the rectory at (570) 825-6669.

PERPETUAL NOVENA IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL: Every Monday

after 8 a.m. Mass the Novena will be prayed. Please come to honor our Blessed Virgin Mary.

DEVOTIONS IN HONOR OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS: Every First Friday of the Month we will

have devotions in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus following 8 a.m. Mass.

COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion from St. Leo’s/

Holy Rosary take Holy Communion to the sick and homebound. Calls are made the First Friday and Third

Sunday of every month. Please advise family members or friends who cannot attend Mass that they can have an

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion bring the Lord Jesus to them. Anyone wishing to receive

Communion may call the Rectory, (570) 825-6669 or Toni Riscavage, (570) 868-8215 or Debbie Milford,

(570) 829-5356.

HOSPITAL/HOME VISITS: If you or a love one are hospitalized or homebound and wish a visit from

Father Dang, please call the rectory (570) 825-6669. Due to HIPPA regulations, hospitals will not

provide us the names of our parishioners. Father Dang wants to make sure that his parishioners are

visited and blessed when they are ill. He will be happy to hear confessions when requested. Thank you.

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!

DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL: “The Journey Makes Us One.” We are asked to renew our commitment to

support the local Church and the greater community by sharing God’s gifts with those in need. Please be gener-

ous. Our goal is $35,000 & we have raised $12,677.00 so far. Thank you & May God Bless you always.

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 invite couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary

in 2019 to a diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sun., June 30 at 2:30 P.M. at St. Peter’s Cathedral

followed by a reception. Requests for an invitation should be made through the rectory before Tues., April 2.

ST. LEO’S/HOLY ROSARY CHURCH CHOIR PRACTICE: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. All are invited.

Please see Bob Passetti, Music Director after any Mass or call him at (570) 814-1747 for additional information.

CANTOR SCHEDULE: Sat., Feb. 2 at 4:30 p.m. Julianna; Sun., Feb. 3 at 8:30 a.m. Bob and at 11:00 a.m.

Lynn. Thank you for your faithful service to our parish.

GREETERS: Sat., Jan. 26 at 4:30 p.m. is Dorothy Hess and Sun., Jan. 27 at 8:30 a.m. is 3rd Grade CCD and at

11:00 a.m. is Marianne Shulo. Sat., Feb. 2 at 4:30 p.m. is Ellen Davis and Sun., Feb. 3 at 8:30 a.m. is Mary Lou

Cook and at 11:00 a.m. is Catherine Smith. Thank you for your faithful service to our parish.

ANNOUNCEMENT IN BULLETIN: Attention societies and organizations, if you would like to place an

announcement in the bulletin, the deadline is Tuesday. Thank you.

CHURCH ELEVATOR: Is at the rear side of the Church. Please drop off those needing it at the St. Joseph

Circle. When entering and exiting the elevator, the door and the gate on each side have to be completely closed,

then push the up or down button inside to use it. There is no need to touch or turn any key

inside or outside of the elevator to operate it. Thank you.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Monday 01/28 8:00 AM John Ozmina William & Barbara Mitchell

Tuesday 01/29 8:00 AM Joseph W. Housenick Latzko Family

Wednesday 01/30 8:00 AM No Mass

Thursday 01/31 8:00 AM Raymond Ostrowski Family

Friday 02/01 8:00 AM Angie Chapasko Joann Dudeck

Saturday 02/02 4:30 PM Jeanne Cagigas John & Mary Carol Gabla

Sunday 02/03 8:30 AM James B. Mulcahy Thomas & Marion Bly

11:00

AM

Raymi Zabofski Family

THE SANCTUARY CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN LOVING MEMORY OF BILL GALARDI BY WIFE NANCY & SONS; IN

MEMORY OF SCOTT SEARFOSS BY THE FAMILY AND IN MEMORY OF NANCY MEINEKER BY COLLEEN NEALON.

A BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN MEMORY OF CECILIA MCGOVERN BY THE JIM MCGOVERN

FAMILY; IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL BELLAS BY BELLAS FAMILY; IN MEMORY OF ALBERT RUSAK BY WIFE DOROTHY

AND

IN MEMORY OF JACK MERGO BY WIFE SUSAN.

A SACRED HEART CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN LOVING MEMORY OF DANIEL PEARL BY CAROLE KNEAL.

CANDLES

There are Sanctuary, Blessed Mother and Sacred Heart Candles available for 2019. If you would like to dedicate a candle for someone, please call the rectory at (570) 825-6669. Thank you.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY ANNUAL CANNED SOUP DRIVE: Boxes are in the Church through Super Bowl

weekend, Feb. 2-3. They are collecting any brand, any flavor! All soups go to the Ashley Food Pantry. Thank

you.

TAX STATEMENTS: Itemized 2018 contribution statements for tax purposes will be given to any

parishioner requesting one. Please call the office at (570) 825-6669. Thank you.

2019 5TH ANNUAL BE A MAN CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE “What is Truth?”: April 27 at Holy

Redeemer High School, 159 South Pennsylvania Ave., WB. 8:00am - 3:00pm (includes Adoration and

Confessions), Closing Mass at 1:45 pm, Rosary at 7:30am, Registration/Morning Coffee 7:00am, 3 outstanding

speakers. Register on line www.BeAManConference.com or call Office of Parish Life (570) 207-2213 $40 (Early

Bird $30 until 4/01/19), Student $15, Priest/Deacon FREE or mail a completed conference brochure application

with your check to: Men’s Conference, OPL, 330 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA. 18503

ASHLEY FOOD PANTRY

Next open: Thursday, February 14

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Items in special need for February:

Pasta & Spaghetti Sauce

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 for 01/20/19 $3,329.00