Today is First Sunday of Lent To follow the readings

in your Gather Missalette see No 1017

Daily Mass Schedule for Lent 7:30AM @ Immaculate Conception Church

8:30AM @ Holy Redeemer Church

12:10PM @ Immaculate Conception Church

Stations of the Cross (Fridays during Lent) 6:00PM @ Holy Redeemer Church

7:00PM@Immaculate Conception Church

Lenten Soup & Scripture Join us on Monday evenings starting March 5th through

March 25th from 6:00PM to 7:00PM in ICC hall. Each

week we will feature a guest speaker and enjoy home-

made soups and sandwiches. Father Paul MacDonnell

will be our speaker for the first session. Soups and

sandwiches will be provided by members of the Social

Concerns Committee. All are invited.

Brainstorming Session A meeting will be held to brainstorm creative

new ways to raise money for our parish on Sunday, Feb.

26th at 6:00PM in ICC hall. Currently we are in the

“thinking process” of a possible community cookbook

and a cooking event. But, let’s not be limited with two

ideas. Do you have a creative mind that would help

raise funds? Come to the meeting, share the idea.

We are also looking for people who will work on

new projects. Do you like to cook or bake, or do you

like to draw or paint, or maybe you like to knit or sew?

People who can think outside the box…people who are

detailed…people who are organized…people who like

to work and people who like to connect with others. In

other words, we are looking for all kinds of people who

have time to share, get involved and are willing to help

our parish. All are welcome...come help us explore new

ideas! Hope to see you there.

Adult Choir Our adult choir will begin rehearsing for the Easter sea-

son on Saturday, Feb 26th after the 4:00pm mass.

These rehearsals will be in preparation for the Triduum

services. If you like to sing or play an instrument,

please join us on the 26th for rehearsal. New members

welcome!

Seniors Meeting Our next meeting will be held on February 29th at 1:00PM

in ICC school. All are invited to join us for an afternoon of

laughter, card /game playing, and refreshments.

CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH

WEEKDAY CELEBRATION OF EUCHARIST 7:30 AM Immaculate Conception Church 8:30 AM Holy Redeemer Church

WEEKEND CELEBRATION OF EUCHARIST

Saturday - 4:00 PM - Immaculate Conception Saturday - 5:00 PM - Holy Redeemer

Sunday - 7:30 AM - Immaculate Conception Sunday - 9:00 AM - Holy Redeemer Sunday - 10:30 AM—Immaculate Conception

CONFESSION - SATURDAYS 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Immaculate Conception 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM at Holy Redeemer

Msgr. John J. Sempa, PASTOR

Rev. Arbogaste Satoun, ASSISTANT PASTOR

Rev. James J. Alco, IN RESIDENCE

Rev. Mr. Peter Hoegen, DEACON

Mrs. Joyce Cecconi, PASTORAL ASSOCIATE

www. corpuschristinepa.com

Parish Office 605 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston, PA 18643

Phone (570) 654-2753 Fax (570) 654-9244

Youth Group Meeting Our next meeting will be held next Sunday, March 4th at

6:00PM in ICC hall. All students in 7th grade and older are

invited. At this meeting we will be discussing parts for Liv-

ing Stations.

Family Mass Next Sunday, March 4th the 9:00AM Mass at Holy Re-

deemer Church is a “Family Mass”. The CCD students at

HR in 5th grade and older will participate as lectors, gift

bearers, ushers, etc and the younger children will be invited

to sing with the Youth Choir. Following the mass, all are

invited for light refreshments in the church hall. No CCD

classes at Holy Redeemer next Sunday.

Bazaar News Mark your calendar!! The dates for the 2nd annual

Corpus Christi Parish Bazaar…...Friday, Saturday,

Sunday, June 29th, 30th & July 1st on the grounds of

Holy Redeemer Church. ■Bazaar “Food Planning” Meeting

Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00PM at ICC rectory.

Join us, we need your input to plan the menu for our

bazaar!!

■Bazaar “Volunteer Recruiting” Meeting Wednes-

day, February 29th at 6:00PM at ICC rectory. Anyone

interested in helping with recruitment is encouraged to

attend this meeting. New faces are always welcome,

come join in the fun.

Night at the Races Great Success Everyone had a great time this past Saturday at our an-

nual Night at the Races raising over $10,000 again this

year. Thanks to everyone who participated, sponsored,

donated baskets & food and volunteered, helping to

make it a great success. Hope to see you there next

year!

Ash Wednesday Fish Dinner Thank you to all who supported our fish dinner on Ash

Wednesday. We served approximately 330 dinners

(including delivering 25 dinners to our shut ins at on cost to

them). This event raised $1,258.31 for Social Concerns.

Holy Name Society Annual Father/Son Communion

Breakfast Will be held on Sunday, March 25th in ICC hall after the

7:30am mass. Father Alco will be the main speaker. Tick-

ets, compliments of Collela Chiropractic, will be available

after all the masses from the ushers in the back of the

church. Price per ticket is $10 for adults and $5 for children

(five years of age and under)..or call Harry O’Dell at 654-

0776 or Jerry Yakobitis at 655-5528.

First Sunday Of Lent - Year February 25-26, 2012

Congratulations “Wish to Win” winners!! Feb 16 Len & Peggy Basara #665 $50.00

Feb 17 Judy Krifka #395 $50.00

Feb 18 John Radkiewicz #441 $50.00

Feb 19 Tony & Mary Tossi #893 $100.00

Feb 20 Mary & Gary Reeves #277 $50.00

Feb 21 Henry Romanowski #750 $50.00

Feb 22 Donald Kreseski #470 $50.00

Eucharistic Adoration Every Wednesday in Holy Redeemer Church from 9AM to

3PM.

East Side Road to Resurrection 2/29 - St. Maria Goretti - Fr. Gerard Shantillo,

3/07 - Our Lady of the Eucharist - Fr. Joseph Elston

3/14 - Queen of the Apostles (Avoca) - Fr. Edward Buchheit

3/21 - St. Joseph Marello Parish – Fr. Louis Grippe

3/28 - St John the Evangelist - Fr. Philip Altavilla

Biblical Walk through the Mass At St. Anthony's Center - Wednesday's during Lent @ 7:00PM

CEO Special Food Distribution

A special distribution of food to assist people impacted by

Hurricane Irene/Tropical Storm Lee disasters, will be held

on Thursday, March 1st between 3:00PM and 6:00PM at

ICC hall. IF you have any questions, please contact Rick

Kutz at 826-0510.

Catholic Coral Society Lenten Concert

St John the Evangelist Church, Pittston on Sunday March

11th at 2:30PM. All are invited.

Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes The Catholic Tour is conducting a pilgrimage on six different

dates. Please contact 1-877-627-4268 for more information or e-

mail jimadair@thecatholictour.com.

Spotlight on Catholic Social Services How many times have you looked at the face of need and said,

“If only I could do something!”? Day in and day out, Catholic

Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton reaches out to those

in need – men, women, children, and families. Please support

CSS through your prayers all year long, and through your finan-

cial support on the weekend of March 17 - 18th. In a world of

MASS Intentions Feb 27th thru Mar 4th

Mon 7:30 am (IC) Mary Medico

by Joe & Carm Agolino

8:30 am (HR) David Marconi

by Marie Lauck

12:10 pm (IC) Jo Ann Mulhern

by Mike Carroll

Tues 7:30 am (IC) Anthony & Joseph Ristagno

by Mother & Wife

8:30 am (HR) Jane Marsola

by M/M Joseph P. Barba

12:10 pm (IC) John “Beno” Borzell

by Donna, Jerry & Matt Marriggi

Wed 7:30 am (IC) Freda DeGuglielmo

by M/M Jack Brogan

8:30 am (HR) Frank J. Manganello

by John & Helen Mizenko

12:10 pm (IC) Jeanette Coletti

by Paige & Calynn Hudock

Thurs 7:30 am (IC) Jack & Carmella Salvaggio

by Children & Grandchildren

8:30 am (HR) All Souls Intentions

12:10 pm (IC) Sam Maira

by Cataldo & Mary Ann Butera

Fri 7:30 am (IC) Pete Kolmansperger

by Mother & Family

8:30 am (HR) Edwin Loechel

by Elaine Pendleton

12:10 pm (IC) Joseph M. Curley

by Wife, Mary & Family

Sat 4:00 pm (IC) Doris & Robert Caruthers

by Children & Grandchildren

5:00 pm (HR) Gary Ball, Jr.

by Ann DeGuglielmo

Sun 7:30 am (IC) Sam Speziale

by Wife & Family

9:00 am (HR) Helen Reedy

by Family

10:30 am (IC) Ristagno Family

by Granddaughter Carole &

WEEKLY COLLECTION

February 19, 2011

$8,054.10

Extraordinary Altar

Lectors Ministers Servers Cantor

4:00PM (IC) M Agolino T. Crossin R. Crossin K. Stofko I. Parry M. Curley K. Crossin

M. Dotter E. Speicher

P. Jacobs

5:00PM (HR) S. Kridlo E. Pendleton K. Coolbaugh K. Krushnowski

M. Franko M. Franko

7:30AM (IC) R. Cullagh A. Menichini M. Hine E. Manganello

P. Wiatrowski L. Orr T. Sokach Minnick

M. Ristagno J. Steinberger

9:00AM (HC) L. Baloga D. Mason N. Minnelli

P. Panzitta D. Smith M. Rose N. Szewczyk

10:30PM (IC) L. Falzone J. Denisco B. Charney B. Murphy R. Fox J. Hennigan K. Charney

J. Klepadlo A. Sokach

J. Meizanis P. Zipko

Ministry Schedule March

"Feed The Hungry, Clothe The Naked, Shelter The Homeless, Love One Another . . . “ Corpus Christi Parish Community welcomes new parishioners who have moved into the parish. Contact the parish of-

fice at 570-654-2753. All parishioners are asked to notify the parish office of a change of address or telephone number.

darkness, you can be the light.

Wedding Anniversary Mass Anyone celebrating a 25th or 50th anniversary in 2012

please contact the office to register

for the annual Wedding Anniver-

sary Mass with Bishop Bambera,

Sunday June 3rd at 2:30pm in St.

Peter’s Cathedral. Deadline is

March 15th.

Luzerne County Head Start The Pittston Head Start Center

will be holding open recruitment

on Tue. March 6th 9:30am -

11:30am and Wed. March 7th

2pm - 6pm. For more informa-

tion contact 654-7085.