FEBRUARY 16, 2020 sixth 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

Diocesan Website: www.dioceseofscranton.org

Pastor: Reverend Vincent Dang

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. 23 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 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’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.

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 Eucha-

rist. We continue the work of our founder Jesus Christ in serving all in healing, charity, religious educa-

tion, promotion of vocations, community involvement and welcoming all to the fullness of faith through

the Sacraments.

READINGS: (Sun., Feb. 23) Lv 19:1-2, 17-18 Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13 1 Cor 3:16-23 Mt 5:38-48

Offer no resistance to one who persecutes you. Rather, love your neighbor as you love yourself. As the

Lord is gracious and merciful, treat others in the same way, humbling yourself before the Lord.

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 Sundays

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

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

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

IMPORTANT DATES: First Holy Communion - Sun., May 3 at 11 a.m.; Confirmation Retreat - Sat., May 16

from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Confirmation - Sun., May 31 at 11 a.m. Please mark these dates on your calendar.

Thank you.

THANK YOU: A very special thank you for the three new Ciborias on the altar used to hold Communion given

in memory of Stanley & Irene Kopiczak by their children. Please remember them in your prayers.

OFFICE CLOSED: Mon., Feb. 17 in observance of President’s Day.

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.

C.O.A.L. TICKETS: Are on sale. $6.00 a book. Winner can take prize or cash value of same. Contact

John Walsh at (570) 824-2294 to purchase. Thank you.

COMBINED SOCIETY MEETING: Sun., Feb. 16 after 11:00 a.m. Mass in the Ed Center. Please attend.

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

on Sat., Feb. 15 at the 4:30 p.m. Mass and on Sun., Feb. 16 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.

ANNUAL DIOCESAN MASS FOR PERSON WITH DISABILITIES: Sun., Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. at

St. Peter’s Cathedral. Bishop Bambera will celebrate this mass to recognize the many gifts brought to our

parishes by the special needs community.

2ND ANNUAL DAY OF MOURNING MASS FOR THE UNBORN: Sun., Feb. 23 at the Oblates of

St. Joseph Chapel, Rt. 315, Pittston. The Rosary will begin at 2:30 p.m. followed by Mass celebrated by Rev. Jo-

seph Sibilano at 3:00 p.m. Music ministry is provided by Ernie Pappa and the Sacred Heart Singers. All are wel-

come!

ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES: There will be three (3) Masses on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 8:00 a.m., Noon

and 5:30 p.m. at St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church.

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

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

ANNULMENT PROCESS: Is now more “user friendly” and there is no longer a processing fee. Please see Fa-

ther Dang or contact the Diocesan Tribunal Office (570) 207-2246 for more info. Thank you.

6TH ANNUAL BE A MAN CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE “Called to Fatherhood”: Sat., April 25 at

Holy Redeemer HS, 8 am - 3 pm. (coffee/registration 7:00 am) or register at www.BeAManConference.com;

$40 ($30 until 4/01), Student $15, Priest/Deacon FREE or mail a completed application with check payable to

Diocese of Scranton (put Men’s Conference on memo line of check) and send to: OPL, Diocese of Scranton,

ST. LEO’S/HOLY ROSARY CHURCH COMBINED SOCIETY MARDI GRAS: Sat.,

Feb. 22, 6 - 9 p.m. in the Church Hall. $20/person includes chicken breast with 3 choices of

toppings, jambalaya, sausage gumbo, Spanish/white rice, salad, dessert, music, beads, soda, coffee,

water, 2 alcoholic beverages (additional beer/wine for sale) & 3 gaming chips. Games of chance: big

six, sports wheel, over/under, mini-golf and instant bingo. 21 & OVER ONLY & NO OUTSIDE

FOOD/BEVERAGES ALLOWED. FINAL TICKET SALES AT MASSES THIS WEEKEND.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY ASH WEDNESDAY POTATO PANCAKE BATTER SALES: Orders need to be

called into the Rectory (570) 825-6669 by Tues., Feb. 25 at 12:00 p.m. Cost is $6.00 per quart.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Please pray for Jared and Debbie Bellas, Lois O’Hara, Flavia Pollick, Florence Ryder, Lorraine Shinko, Mary Golias, Lila Aukstakalnis, Tom Smith, Marion Ferguson, Joyce Seiger, Jerry Cavanaugh, William Vancosky, Frank Kempf, Louise & Ron Brandt, Robert Lusk, Jean Wiernusz, Karen Hannis, Ann Fedak, Appi Pepperling, Carla Schlegel, Jackson Chapasko, Margaret Sipple, Robert Bozek, Christopher Fee, Bonnie Turchin, Maryann Lavan, Jesse Mendoza, Billy Shemanski, 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, John Pac, Norbert Wisniewski, Frank Sorokach, Terry Murphy, Steve Rontinonis, Elaine Thornton, Faye Klinges, Dennis Pisano, Toni Riscavage, Frank Balas, Mary Ann Yedloski, Michael Ralston, Ralph Evans, Lauran McDonald, Llayl Swank, Thomas Gorman, Quinn Gorman, Leah Cronauer, Kenneth Yermal Sr., Marie Keegan, James Scallion, Flossie Jablowski, Chloe Brown, Margaret Prestas, Rosie Reynolds, Rose Mary Strish, Dylan Culp, Terri Belanchik, Jo Burczy, Thomas Cavanaugh, Justin Thompson, Ellen Drake, Rita Martin, Maria Wujik, Joseph Kulbaski, Skip Milford, Helen Karlo, Ron Calnon, Rita Donley, Bill Desciak and all the faithful departed especially Paul Zavada, Mary Ellen Craig & Rita Gluc. 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/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 Commun-

ion may call the Rectory (570) 825-6669 or Toni Riscavage (570) 868-8215 or Debbie Milford (570) 466-8311.

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.

GREETERS: Sat., Feb. 15 at 4:30 p.m. Ann Drazba and Sun., Feb. 16 at 8:30 a.m. Barbara & Dan Piestrak and

at 11:00 a.m. Tom & Mary Heiser. Sat., Feb. 22 at 4:30 p.m. Don & Theresa Kane and Sun. Feb. 23 at 8:30 a.m.

Jackson Chapasko and at 11:00 a.m. Rose Murray. Thank you for your faithful service to our parish.

CANTOR SCHEDULE: Sat., Feb. 22 at 4:30 p.m. Mary Claire; Sun., Feb. 23 at 8:30 a.m. Justin and at

11:00 a.m. Julianna. Thank you for your faithful service to our parish. ATTN: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION, LECTORS & YOUTH

ALTAR SERVERS: The parish schedule for Feb. 29 - April 5 can be picked up in the Sacristy. As always

please find a replacement if you can’t serve when scheduled. Special requests and if you can no longer serve

should be sent to Toni Riscavage at alrisc@hotmail.com or (570) 868-8215. Thank you for serving our parish.

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 (570) 817-1747 to join the choir.

2019 DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL: “Serving in Faith with Hope and Gratitude”. Our Parish Goal is

$35,000.00. We’ve pledged 18,673.00 (53%) to date. Thank you for sharing God’s gifts to those in need.

FATHER DANG’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Sun., June 14,

Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. at St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church followed by a reception at

R&D Memories 566 Fellows Avenue, Hanover Township, PA at 2 p.m.

Adult tickets $25 (Family style): Baked Haddock, Chicken Marsala, Top Round of Beef,

California Mix, Mashed Potatoes, Salad, Dessert, Coffee/Tea/Lemonade & Iced Tea.

Children’s tickets $10 (Chicken Fingers & Fries - Ages 12 and under). Tickets are limited and

will go on sale Sat., April 18 before/after Masses and sold on a first come first served basis. On

Sat., May 2, an ad will be placed in other Church bulletins if seats still available.

THE SANCTUARY CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN MEMORY OF ALBERT RUSAK BY WIFE DOROTHY; IN MEMORY OF AN-

GELO & BERNADINE RICCI BY CHILDREN AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBBIE NARDONE BY MOM, DAD, SARA & JORDAN.

A BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN MEMORY OF ROBERT, PAULINE & ROBERTA EVANS BY CELESTINE

WENDOLOWSKI; IN MEMORY OF FLORENCE PHILLIPS BY PHILLIPS FAMILY; IN MEMORY OF ELAINE CURRY BY JOHN & MARY

CAROL GABLA; IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL BELLAS BY MOM, DAD, CASEY & JARED; IN LOVING MEMORY OF SANDY WYCHU-

LIS BY CAROLE KNEAL & GARY BURCZY AND IN MEMORY OF CATHY BY SUE.

A SACRED HEART CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN LOVING MEMORY OF BILL GALARDI BY WIFE NANCY & SONS;

IN MEMORY OF IRA & ELIZABETH MOYER BY GRANDAUGHTER ANN; IN MEMORY OF WALTER YATKO BY FAMILY AND

IN MEMORY OF ROBBIE NARDONE BY HIS AUNTS, UNCLES & COUSINS.

2020 CANDLES

There are Sanctuary, Blessed Mother and Sacred Heart Candles available for 2020. 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 02/17 8:00 AM Cathy Ostrowski Family

Tuesday 02/18 8:00 AM Ruth Ioanna Cino Paci Band

Wednesday 02/19 8:00 AM No Mass

Thursday 02/20 8:00 AM Sally A. Hooper Colleen Walker

Friday 02/21 8:00 AM Rose M. Martin Spencer Family

Saturday 02/22 4:30 PM Louise Ball Son Leonard & Wife Audrey

Sunday 02/23 8:30 AM For Our Parishioners

11:00 AM Mary & John Calabro Family

2:00 PM Vietnamese Mass

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. ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE ALTAR/ROSARY SOCIETY SPAGHETTI DINNER: Sun., Feb. 23 from 12 to 4pm in Padden Hall (cafeteria) 143 W Division St., WB. Adults/$8.00, Children 6-12/$4.00 & Under 6/free.

ALL SAINTS PARISH LENTEN FISH DINNER: Fri., Feb. 28 from 3:00 - 6:00PM at Holy Child Faith

Formation Center 119 Willow St., Plymouth. Breaded haddock filet, mac & cheese, stewed tomatoes, cole slaw,

dessert, coffee and soda. Tickets on sale at all Masses through weekend of Feb. 22/23 and at the parish office. KISS THEATRE COMPANY DESIGNER BAG BINGO: Sun., Mar. 29 at St. Peter & Paul’s Parish, Plains. Doors open 12:30 p.m. Bingo starts 2 p.m. Tickets $20/advance and $25/door. Also raffle baskets, bingo

specials and food & refreshments for sale. Contact Lisa (570) 430-6674 or kisstheatre.org.

REGINAS OF KINGS COLLEGE PENNY AUCTION: Sun. March 29, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Kings College 3rd

floor Sheehy Farmer Campus Center. Doors open 1:30 p.m. Tickets $2.00 and include light refreshments.

Any questions, please call Maureen Finnerty (570) 288-8706 or see https://www.kings.edu/reginas.

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 Corin-

Weekly Collection

02/09/2020

$5,355.50

HOLY NAME SOCIETY SOUPER BOWL CAMPAIGN: Netted 431 cans this year. A new high,

thanks to all who donated, helping replenish the shelves at the Ashley Food Pantry. Our five-year total

is almost 2,000 cans! Remember also the food pantry donation box in the vestibule is always available

for food donations.

ASHLEY FOOD PANTRY

Next open Thurs., 3/12 - alternate date Thurs., 3/19

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

Items in special need for Week of Feb. 16:

Spaghetti, Noodles, Coffee & Pasta Sauce

Thank you to all who have donated.

May God Bless you for your kindness and generosity!