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Pentecost — from the Greek pentekoste, the fiftieth day brings the Easter season to a second climax. Pentecost,
therefore, is not an independent feast; it is rather the seal or finale to Easter. If we do not overlook the fundamental differences, we might liken today's feast to that of Epiphany; for Epiphany bears a similar relationship to Christmas as Pentecost does to Easter. The following comparison may help. At Easter Christ, the divine Sun, rose in splendor; it is high noon at Pentecost and He sheds upon His vineyard the bright, warm rays that redden and ripen.
Another comparison. At Easter the garden of the Church is abloom with beautiful blossoms, Christians newly baptized and confirmed. By Pentecost these blossoms have developed and have matured into fruit, and now hang heavily upon the trees. The Gardener who tends the trees is our Savior Jesus Christ; the Sun that ripens the fruit is the Holy Spirit.
And a third comparison. At Easter we were born anew as children of God. Like infants we sought our Mother's nourishing milk, the holy Eucharist; carefree and happy we grew up in our Father's house. As we became older, Mother Church warned us that the happy time of childhood would pass. She taught us that we were strangers and pilgrims on this earth, that we must suffer and be patient (the third Sunday after Easter). Now at Pentecost we have come of age. Confirmation, the sacrament of spiritual adulthood, follows the same pattern.
Pentecost marks the actual founding of the Church. On the first Pentecost the Church began to expand. Today she stands before us, vigorous and youthful, ready to continue her earthly pilgrimage that will terminate only with the end of time. Pentecost also marks the beginning of the work and activity of the Holy Spirit. Before His departure Jesus promised that He would not leave us orphans. In His stead He would send the Paraclete, the Comforter, who would teach us all things, remind us of all things. In a most unique way Pentecost is the feast of the Holy Spirit; today His activity in the Church and in the souls of men should impress itself upon us anew. Give more attention to the Holy Spirit, He dwells in your soul; and since baptism He has made your body and soul His temple, a house of God. "Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? Glorify God and bear Him in your body."
What saintly lives we would lead if we would but remember that the Holy Spirit is within us!
NATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH, DURYEA 127 Stephenson Street Tel: 570-457-3502 Fax: 570-451-3341
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Rev. John V. Polednak, V.E., Pastor Deacon André Kabacinski, Parish Deacon Rev. Joseph G. Elston, In Residence
Masses: Daily, M-F – 7:00 am ● Saturday (Vigil)- 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm ● Sunday- 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 11:15am
Confession: Daily, M-F~6:40-6:55 am ● Saturday- 3:15-3:45 pm, and anytime upon request.
The Solemnity of Pentecost June 4, 2017
Questions for personal reflection based on this Sunday’s Readings…
Sent to Serve
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (John 20:21–22)
What important work does Jesus ask of you at this time in your life?
How would Jesus want you to treat your
friends and family this week?
LITURGICAL CALENDAR AND INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 4-10, 2017
Mo
n
5 7:00am 6:00pm
Evelyn Marsh – 30 Day Holy Rosary School Graduation Mass – offered for the Deceased Members of the HRS Family
Tu
e
6 7:00am
BEGIN USING BACK ENTRANCE OF CHURCH STARTING TODAY Geraldine Jones – 30 Day
Wed
7 7:00am Edward Koytek – 30 Day
Th
u
8 7:00am Genevieve Perrins (by Joan Kaye)
Fri
9 7:00am Peter Borkowski Sr. (by M/M Peter Borkowski & Family)
Sat
10
4:00pm
MASSES WILL BE HELD IN THE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM BEGINNING TODAY: Thomas Skowronski (by daughterand son-in-law, Joyce and Ed Jones)
Sun
da
y
11
8:00am 11:00am 7:00pm
Margaret Stanavage & Son Ronnie (by Karen and Jack Hoover and Debbie Buckley) Stanley J. & Helen (Echan) Nazarchuck (by son, Stanley S. Nazarchuck) For the intentions of the Parishioners
VOTIVE CANDLE OFFERINGS
Sacred Heart of Jesus Paul Sydlik (by Charles Resavy)
Blessed Virgin Mary Arthur & Mary Vignali (by daughter Janice Nowakowski and Family)
St. Joseph Christine Secula (by sister, Anne Francis Kurzweil and nieces Robyn and Dena)
~ MASS SCHEDULE CHANGE ~ Since arriving in the summer of 2015, I have met with parishioners at a “Townhall” style meeting, spoken to parishioners in
their homes and around town, and with our Pastoral council, Women’s and Men’s Societies, conducted a parish survey. Throughout all of this, there has been a constant theme of wanting a Sunday evening Mass. As we move into the auditorium
next weekend, we will begin a schedule that allows for this, without adding another Mass to our schedule. BEGINNING SATURDAY, JUNE 10 and SUNDAY JUNE 11: Saturday Vigil 4:00pm Sunday 8:00am, 11:00am, and 7:00pm
We will try this for a time, and revisit it if needed. For those who have Masses scheduled for the current 5:30 or 9:00 Mass, please contact Denise.
Why Do a Pastoral Planning Process? There are many benefits to having a Pastoral Plan!
The world today is complicated. Pastoral planning gives the parish clear and specific directions for carrying out Jesus’ mission in our community.
A community can be easily torn apart if one group wants one thing and another group wants something else. A pastoral plan strengthens our community because it provides common goals and purpose.
It helps us be a sign to the larger community of what we stand for and how we hope to serve them.
It lets us identify and name our challenges and address them, rather than hide or ignore them.
Although the future is always uncertain, a pastoral plan gives us a framework to guide future decisions in both stable and changing conditions.
We all have limited time and money. A plan guides the use of our precious resources.
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Other Activities/Events This Week:
Wednesday Picnic Meeting, Picture 6:30pm sharp SHH Thursday Gift Certificates ~ 8:00-10:00 am – In RECTORY Saturday – June 10 Pierogie Mashing and Balling – 12:00 noon Sunday – June 11 Pierogie Making – 10:00 am
~ FINANCES AND ONGOING STEWARDSHIP ~
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS for the weekend of May 20-21, 2017 $3836.00 Sunday; $1964.00 Secondary; $746.81 Loose;
LOAVES AND FISHES PROGRAM: May – Non-Dairy Creamer
PARISH CAMPAIGN - EXTERIOR PROJECT--We thank those who have made a pledge to the project to replace the roof and repair the front façade etc. Please consider making your gift today! We have begun Phase 2 of the improvements to our church building – the interior. More information will follow soon as final details arise.
Week of June 4-10, 2017 ~ Ninth Week in Ordinary Time
Your prayers are requested for Marie Komensky whose Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, June 2, and for Margaret Hoover and Thomas Bauman whose Funeral Masses will be held on
Monday of this week. May our Lord embrace them in His eternal love and peace, and give His comfort and consolation to their family and friends. We offer our parish sympathy to them in their loss. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PICTURES are available for pick-up in the parish office during ordinary hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am -4:30pm. PICNIC PHOTO AND MEETING A publicity picture and meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 7th, at 6:30 pm, at the SH Hall and picnic grounds. HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL GIFT CERTIFICATES The gift certificates that support Holy Rosary School and our other Diocesan schools may be purchased on Thursday from 8:00-10:00 a.m. in the Rectory. Please note the change of location, and use the front Office entrance. What a nice way to do your spring and summer shopping – or to buy items for donation to the Parish Picnic!
YOUTH PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT OUR DIOCESE:
LIGHT THE FIRE Youth Rally will be held at Misericordia University, Dallas, PA on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. High school students, including those who will enter 9th grade in the fall, are invited! Contact the Diocesan office for Parish Life for details.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (ISLI), will take place June 19-22, 2017 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa at
KING'S COLLEGE for 9th -12th Grades. ISLI is the diocesan leadership experience for high school students. It is a peer lead and facilitated retreat that focuses on five leadership pillars of Support, Awareness, Self-Confidence, Positive Thinking and Values. This program is absolutely essential for forming leadership qualities in the young people of our parishes and schools. This is an incredible experience that will not only transform the lives of your students, but also the life of their parish and school. Register at: www.Dioceseofscranton.org
ONLINE SURVEY to Partner with Pope Francis The young church (16-35) and those who work with them are encouraged to let their voice be heard as the Diocese of Scranton ‘partners
with Francis’ in preparation for the 2018 Synod on the topic of Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment. Both those who identify as Catholic and those who do not, can complete an online survey at www.partnerwithfrancis.org. The results of this survey will not only help Pope Francis and the Bishops as they prepare for the Synod, but also help shape programming for the young church here in our Diocese. For more information, please contact Dominick Costantino, program coordinator for the Diocesan vocation office, at 570-780-2996.
VIRTUS TRAINING in Mountaintop. This training session is required for all adult employees and volunteers who have direct contact or routine interaction with children. SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2017 SAINT JUDE SCHOOL, MOUNTAINTOP, IN THE CAFETERIA. Participants are asked to register online at: http://virtusonline.org/virtus/Click on “registration” in the left column. If you don’t have access to a computer, please call St. Jude’s School (570.474.5803) to register. PICNIC REMINDERS Needed: Various Items For Stands~ New/Handmade Items And Monetary Donations Needed. As you are out shopping, or catching sales online, please keep our parish community in mind. New items please, in any of the stand categories listed below. Donations may be brought to the rectory Tuesday through Friday between 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The following stands are in need of donations:
VARIETY: Housewares, kid’s items, decorative items, rare finds, or home furnishings. Call Helen at the rectory (570-457-3502) or at home (570-347-8106).
TOOLS: Tool kits, boxes, hardware store finds, deals of the week from Ace, Harbor Freight, Sears, etc. Anything tool related appreciated. See Paul Burke for details.
DESIGNER PURSE: New Designer Purses: Michael Kors, Vera Bradley, etc. Please call Rose at 570-702-3543 for details or ideas.
FLEA MARKET: Items are to be left each Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at the FRONT ENTRANCE OF SACRED HEART HALL
PLEASE ~ Do not drop items off in the rear or at the former Church basement or rectory. Please call the rectory with
particular questions or concerns. (NO COMPUTERS – NO ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT –
NO PLUSH ANIMALS - NO CLOTHING OR SHOES!) LAST DAY FOR FLEA MARKET DROP-OFF is Saturday,
July 1 The Flea Market will be open for business on
Thursday, July 6, at 5:00 p.m.
LOAVES AND FISHES: This month’s food item is Jelly. Donations can be dropped off in the blue bin in the vestibule of the church.
Pentecost Sunday
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Apostleship of Prayer
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis’
Monthly Prayer Intention for June
National Leaders. That national leaders may firmly commit themselves
to ending the arms trade, which victimizes so many
innocent people.
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
Paul, Frank & Lena
and Gene Branas
Edward and Margaret
Brostoski
Alan J. Celusniak
John and Mary Celusniak 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
Stanley & Josephine
Nowakowski Family
Deceased members of the
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 Marie Kudey
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.
Bernard Olcheski,
Eileen Macuga and
William & Helen Dalton
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 This Memorial Available
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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