SACRED HEART CHURCH REV. PATRICK D. MCDOWELL

554 Main Street P.O. Box A

Weston, Pa. 18256

Rectory: 384-4121

mcdowell@sacredheartandstjosephsparish.com (e-mail)http://sacredheartandstjosephsparish.com (parish website)

MASSES: SATURDAY 4:00 P.M. & SUNDAY 9:00 A.M.SATURDAY, APRIL 30 4:00 P.M. Frank & Bernice Zanolini (Anniversary)---Son & DaughterSUNDAY, MAY 1 9:00 A.M. For The Living and Deceased Members of Our ParishMONDAY, MAY 2 6:30 P.M. Richard Manjone (Anniversary)---Wife, Clara ManjoneWEDNESDAY, MAY 4 - VIGIL OF ASCENSION THURSDAY

6:30 PM Antoinette Palushock---Chet Glogiewicz & DaughtersTHURSDAY, MAY 5 - ASCENSION THURSDAY 6:30 P.M. John Milot, Jr. (30 Day)---FamilyFRIDAY, MAY 6

6:30 PM Gus Biacco (Anniversary)---Wife, EniceSATURDAY, MAY 7 4:00 P.M. Anna Brutosky (Anniversary)---Her FamilySUNDAY, MAY 8 9:00 A.M. For The Living and Deceased Members of Our Parish

ALTAR SERVERSSUNDAY, MAY 8 9:00 A.M. Katelyn Kowalsky & Isabel Kowalsky

LECTORSSATURDAY, MAY 7

4:00 P.M. Patty Sinex

SUNDAY, MAY 8 9:00 A.M. Joan McAndrew

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERSATURDAY, MAY 7

4:00 P.M. Constance Bolinsky

SUNDAY, MAY 8 9:00 A.M. Anne O'Donnell & Julia Mazzoli

CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTSThe Diocese of Scranton has

asked all parishes to take up a secondcollection on the first weekend of eachmonth. THE NEXT COLLECTION WILL BETHIS WEEKEND, APRIL 30th & May 1st. The purpose of this collection is for theCare & Education of Priests.

On behalf of myself and my brother priests, Ihumbly ask you to be as generous as you can eachmonth. Thank you and God bless you!

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT“We, the People of God, under the

patronage of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, arecalled to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Asmembers of the Body of Christ, gathering

for worship around the Table of Word and Sacrament ofthe Eucharist, we commit ourselves to love and supportone another in faith, hope and love. We are sent forth asapostles, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to make theGood News of Jesus Christ present and alive in our worldthrough evangelization and hospitality, healing andservice, education and the establishment of justice."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Jared Peak - Wednesday, May 11th

Mike Horvath - Thursday, May 12th

Kim Dalesandro - Friday, May 13th

Michael Horwath - Friday, May 13th

Barb Rizzo - Saturday, May 14th

Carl Kapes - Saturday, May 14th

Kevin Balog - Sunday, May 15th

Aiden Gilbert - Sunday, May 15th

Jennifer Christman - Monday, May 16th

Rocco Bellizia - Monday, May 16th

Tamaraah Quinn - Monday, May 16th

CONFESSIONSEvery weekend Confessions will be

heard from 3:15 to 3:30 P.M. on Saturday and

8:15 to 8:30 A.M. on Sunday.

ALTAR & ROSARY MEETINGThe May meeting of the Altar &

Rosary Society will be THIS MONDAY

EVENING 7:00 in the Sacristy after the 6:30

Mass!

MINISTRY HELP NEEDEDWe could use more volunteers to

assist our parish as Lectors or Eucharistic

Ministers at either the Saturday or Sunday

Mass. No experience is required. If you

are interested, please call Father McDowell (384-4121)!

CARNATION SALE THIS WEEK To celebrate Mother's Day, the

Respect for Life organization willsponsor a Carnation Sale before andafter the Masses on Saturday andSunday THIS WEEKEND. A donation

of $1.00 was asked to cover the cost of the carnation.

TABERNACLE CANDLEWe are lighting the tabernacle

candle this week in loving memory of theanniversary of the passing of Eleanor

Pedriani on May 10th, from her devoted daughters,Louisa & Celia and granddaughter, Patty!

Please contact Diane Petrovich to reserve acandle in the future - 384-3203 (WORK) or 384-3311(HOME)!

GRADUATES TO BE HONOREDParishioners who are graduating

from high school or college this year areinvited to the 9:00 Mass on Sunday, June7th, to be honored. IF YOU KNOW OF ANYHIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE GRADU-ATES, PLEASE NOTIFY FATHER

McDOWELL (384-4121)!

PRAY FOR THE SICKLet us pray for those who are

sick, especially Libby Guba, Sue Serino,Kyle DeLeon, Lucy Popiak, DianeTreskolasky, Tina Ehrenfried, OttoMcNab, Jr., Susan Laudermilch, Monica

Rossi, Robert Wolk, Walter Kuchinsky, Michael Bott,Kevin Sinnott, Veronica Puhak, Monsignor FrankBeeda, Michael Zamonas, Ryan & Brayden Kapes,Lawrence Supon, Pat Tomko, William Gallagher,Chris Chambers, Kevin McMahon, Joe Wolk, ConnieTrishman Tobias, David Bertoldi, Gene Nenstiel, BabyGargas, Sarah Grabosky, Amelia Nankevill, ConnieHershey, Lorraine Anderson, Amber Lundeen Har-Groves, John Ambruch, Patricia Galade, Mary BethDiSabella, Wendy Day, Jordan Gottstein, NancyKushick, Paul Myers, Margaret Palushock & MichaelPalushock.

Also, if you know of a member of our parishwho would like to receive Holy Communion everymonth, please let Fr. McDowell know!

UNITED METHODIST BREAKFASTThe Black Creek United

Methodist Church will hold its monthly

after-church breakfast on Sunday, May

8th from 11A.M. to 1:00 P.M. The menu

includes pancakes, bacon, sausage,

home fries, quiche, french toast casserole, fruit cup,

toast and muffins, orange juice, coffee and tea. The

cost is a donation and all proceeds are used to help

families in the area. If you know a family in need,

please contact the church at 570-384-4087!

MEMORIAL DAY MASSFollowing the traditions of our

parish, Mass on Monday, May 30th, will be

10:00 A.M. at our parish cemetery,

celebrating Memorial Day. IN THE EVENT

OF RAIN, THE MASS WILL BE AT

SACRED HEART CHURCH!

CCC COLLECTIONThe annual collection for the

C A T H O L I C C O M M U N I C A T I O N S

CAMPAIGN will be THIS WEEKEND, MAY

7th & 8th.

As Catholics, we have a responsibility to reach

the hearts of people and share the gospel. Your

generous gift will help the CCC and our parish to

provide television, radio and printed materials that

communicate this simple yet profound message to all!

INVITATION TO FEED THE HUNGRYThe Hazleton Shelter Project is

a pilot project subsidized by the Diocese

of Scranton, the United Way, and

donations from local parishes to meet

the needs of the homeless in Hazleton.

In addition to sheltering the homeless,

guests also are served an evening meal and breakfast.

Guests arrive and register at 7 pm at Catholic Social

Services, Sunday through Saturday, and after dinner,

go across the street to the YMCA/YWCA for the

evening and night. After breakfast, they leave the

shelter by 8 am. The project is scheduled to continue

until the last week of May. To volunteer to help in

providing the evening meal, contact Judy Hall at 570-

384-2256.

LIVING FAITHIssues of LIVING FAITH for

April, May & June are available INTHE REAR OF THE CHURCH.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Al & Leah Miesowitz (20th) - May 11

Jerry & Ann Casari (47th) - May 17

THANK YOU NUMBER OF PERCENT OF AMOUNT CONTRIBUTORS CONTRIBUTORS GIVEN

1 0.27% 80.003 0.82% 75.001 0.27% 60.002 0.55% 55.001 0.27% 50.002 0.55% 45.002 0.55% 40.003 0.82% 35.009 2.47% 30.001 0.27% 28.00

13 3.56% 25.001 0.27% 23.002 0.55% 22.001 0.27% 21.008 2.19% 20.001 0.27% 19.002 0.55% 17.009 2.47% 15.001 0.27% 13.003 0.82% 12.002 0.55% 11.00

17 4.66% 10.002 0.55% 9.001 0.27% 8.00

18 4.93% 5.003 0.82% 2.001 0.27% 1.00

255 69.86% 0.00365 Registered Parishioners!

Average Contribution for Givers: $20.21Average Contribution for All Parishioners: $6.09May 1, 2016 (+Loose, etc.) $2,019.00May 2, 2015 (+Loose, etc.) $2,151.00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Sadie Kosar - Wednesday, May 4th

Brooke Balkiewicz - Wednesday, May 4th

Margaret Makara - Thursday, May 5th

Eugene Bing - Thursday, May 5th

Carl Kapes - Friday, May 6th

Barbara Stauffer - Friday, May 6th

Brad Basile - Friday, May 6th

Alex Wiley - Friday, May 6th

Barbara Brugger - Saturday, May 7th

Pam Buchman - Saturday, May 7th

Kim Kuzmitsky - Saturday, May 7th

Jason Rebarchak - Saturday, May 7th

Steve Szczesniak - Sunday, May 8th

Alexander Falatovich - Sun., May 8th

Kaylene Medeiros - Monday, May 9th

Emma Christman - Monday, May 9th

Patty DiGennari - Tuesday, May 10th

Patrick Driscoll - Tuesday, May 10th

CONFESSIONSEvery weekend Confessions will be

heard from 3:15 to 3:30 P.M. on Saturdayand 8:15 to 8:30 A.M. on Sunday.

FIREMEN BREAKFASTJust a reminder that the Nurem-

berg - Weston Fire Department willconduct their monthly breakfast at thefire hall THIS SUNDAY MORNING!

MOTHERS' DAY BREAKFASTA Mother's - Daughter's Breakfast

is planned by the Holy Name Society forSunday, May 15th, 10:00 A.M. in the CYC. We ask just $1.00 for registration.

It's important that we know howmany will be joining us, so please use the bottom of theletter passed out by the ushers as you leave churchtoday and fill in your name, phone number and thenumber of people attending, and put it in the collectionbasket or give it to some member of the Holy NameSociety!

CARNATION SALE NEXT WEEK To celebrate Mother's Day, the

Respect for Life organization willsponsor a Carnation Sale before andafter the Masses on Saturday andSunday NEXT WEEKEND. A donation of$1.00 was asked to cover the cost of the

carnation.

TABERNACLE CANDLEWe are lighting the tabernacle

candle this week as a special intention forour loving grandsons, Ryan and BraydenKapes, from their devoted grandparents,

Kathy & Carl Kapes!Please contact Diane Petrovich to reserve a

candle in the future - 384-3203 (WORK) or 384-3311(HOME)!

1ST COMMUNION

The following children, after afull year of preparation by DianePetrovich, will receive their 1st HolyCommunion during THIS SUNDAY'S9:00 Mass: Avalon Ambruch, CondeidoFlaim, Chase Kaschak, Tyler Kuzmitsky

& Russell Schmidt!The 1st Holy Communion Class would like to

thank the ladies of the Altar & Rosary Society for thebeautiful medals and flowers in remembrance of thisspecial day. Also, thank you to the choir, organist,soloist, parents, Father McDowell, and all those whohelped us prepare to receive Jesus for the first time!

PRAY FOR THE SICKLet us pray for those who are

sick, especially Libby Guba, Sue Serin-o, Kyle DeLeon, Lucy Popiak, DianeTreskolasky, Tina Ehrenfried, OttoMcNab, Jr., Susan Laudermilch, Monica

Rossi, Robert Wolk, Walter Kuchinsky, MichaelBott, Kevin Sinnott, Veronica Puhak, MonsignorFrank Beeda, Michael Zamonas, Ryan & BraydenKapes, Lawrence Supon, Pat Tomko, WilliamGallagher, Chris Chambers, Kevin McMahon, JoeWolk, Connie Trishman Tobias, David Bertoldi,Gene Nenstiel, Baby Gargas, Sarah Grabosky,Amelia Nankevill, Connie Hershey, LorraineAnderson, Amber Lundeen Har-Groves, JohnAmbruch, Patricia Galade, Mary Beth DiSabella,Wendy Day, Jordan Gottstein, Nancy Kushick &Paul Myers.

Also, if you know of a member of our parishwho would like to receive Holy Communion everymonth, please let Fr. McDowell know!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARYJohn & Florence Drasher (42nd) - May 4

Mark & Virginia Hunsinger (32nd) - May 4

Joseph & Beth Bezares (9th) - May 5

Bob & Mary Ann Palushock (49th) - May 6

Barry & Annette Dennison (38th) - May 6

Dave & Julia Kaschak (11th) - May 7

Sam & Tracey Smith (23rd) - May 8

Ricky & Amanda Watkins (6th) - May 8

Reno & Mary Ann Lorenzi (52nd) - May 9

UNITED METHODIST BREAKFASTThe Black Creek United

Methodist Church will hold its monthlyafter-church breakfast on Sunday, May8th from 11A.M. to 1:00 P.M. The menuincludes pancakes, bacon, sausage,home fries, quiche, french toast

casserole, fruit cup, toast and muffins, orange juice,coffee and tea. The cost is a donation and all proceedsare used to help families in the area. If you know afamily in need, please contact the church at 570-384-4087!

ASCENSION THURSDAYThis Thursday, May 5th, is a HOLY

DAY OF OBLIGATION. Masses arescheduled for Wednesday evening, 6:30 andThursday evening, 6:30!

LIVING FAITHIssues of LIVING FAITH for

April, May & June are available INTHE REAR OF THE CHURCH.

THANK YOU NUMBER OF PERCENT OF AMOUNT CONTRIBUTORS CONTRIBUTORS GIVEN

1 0.27% 250.001 0.27% 175.001 0.27% 160.001 0.27% 135.001 0.27% 117.001 0.27% 65.001 0.27% 60.002 0.55% 50.001 0.27% 45.003 0.82% 40.006 1.64% 30.008 2.19% 25.001 0.27% 22.00

11 3.01% 20.002 0.55% 18.001 0.27% 16.00

17 4.66% 15.002 0.55% 12.002 0.55% 11.00

14 3.84% 10.004 1.10% 8.003 0.82% 7.001 0.27% 6.00

31 8.49% 5.001 0.27% 4.004 1.10% 3.004 1.10% 2.001 0.27% 1.00

239 65.48% 0.00

365 Registered Parishioners!Average Contribution for Givers: $20.48Average Contribution for All Parishioners: $7.07April 24, 2016 (+Loose, etc.) $2,267.00April 26, 2015 (+Loose, etc.) $2,403.00