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Pastor: Rev. Gregory Loughney
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jaime Perez-Restrepo
Permanent Deacons: Alan Baranski and Jose Mendoza In Residence: Msgr. John Bergamo Retired Deacon: Ron Verkon
Parish Pastoral Council: Joe Matarazzo, Gladys Guardia, Barb Page, Cindy DeLuca, Eileen Ziobro, Ginger Walsh, Benito Juarez, Jen Beers, Wayne Beers, Danielle Rake, Nancy Santi.
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:00pm
Sunday 8:00am 10:30am
12:15pm - Spanish
Reconciliation
Monday 6:00-6:45pm - Parish Center First Saturday 12:00-1:00pm
Other times by appointment.
Sacrament of Baptism
Parents/legal guardians are to contact the office early to arrange sacramental instruction. Upon completion of the prepara-tion program and the requisite paperwork, a date for the celebration of the sacrament will be scheduled.
Sacrament of Marriage
Prospective Brides & Grooms: If you are thinking about marriage in the next 9-12 months, it is time to make an appointment with the Priest. If you have already met with the Priest & need to register for Engaged Encounter or a Diocesan Pre-Cana, go to www.dioceseofscranton.org click on How Do I?, then Registration for Pre-Cana, Please choose a session scheduled 6 or more months before your wedding date & register early as sessions fill fast.
Anointing of the Sick
As an aid to comfort and strengthen the sick, the sacrament is administered to those advanced in years, those preparing for surgery and those in danger of death. Contact the parish office to make arrangements.
Sacrament of Holy Orders
Any Catholic male who feels that God may be calling him to serve His people as a deacon or priest, should talk to the pastor.
MOST HOLY TRINITY PARISH Parish Office: 236 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326
Worship Site: Msgr. McHugh, 212 Route 390, Cresco
Parish Office Fax Website
(570) 595-3100 (570) 595-3200 www.mht-poconos.org
MISSION STATEMENT
We, the Catholic community of Most Holy Trinity Parish, rich in diversity, strive to achieve the unity that is the essence of God and the heart of the Church. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to be faithful stewards of the apostolic tradition, to stir into flame the gifts of God the Father, and to evangelize through our action as witnesses to our Lord, Jesus Christ.
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Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018
Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.
INTRODUCTION TO THE WORD
Email Addresses
Fr. Gregg: [email protected]
Main Office: [email protected]
Bulletin: [email protected]
3/19 7pm PC
Parishioners, Family & Friends who died in
February
MHT Ladies Guild
3/20 8:15 Villa Sebastian Perez Mom & Dad
3/21 8:15 PC Giuseppe Graci Maria Graci
7pm PC
3/22 8:15 Villa Vincent Radatti Dr. Patricia Jennings
3/23 7am PC Lorraine Hamel Jeff & Kate Woehrle
3/24 4:00pm MMS John J. Riley Mr. Mrs. Jim Trombetta Sr.
3/25 8am MMS Shallamar Perez Special Intention
Mom & Dad
10:30am MMS For the People Father
12:15pm MMS Moises Falconi Manuel Falconi
MHT PARISH MASS INTENTIONS
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
Weekday Liturgical Schedule
Monday 7:00pm Parish Chapel Tuesday 8:15am Villa of Our Lady
Wednesday 8:15am Parish Chapel 7:00pm Parish Chapel (español) Thursday 8:15am Villa of Our Lady
Friday 7:00am Parish Chapel
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday 4:00-6:45pm Parish Chapel
Jeremiah 31:31-34
I will make a new covenant and remember their sin no more.
Psalm 51
“Create a clean heart in me, O God.”
Hebrews 5:7-9
Christ learned obedience and became the source of eternal salvation.
John 12:20-33
If a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it produces much fruit.
In the first reading, Jeremiah preaches the new covenant, when the law of the Lord is internalized and written upon the hearts of all who believe. With a new heart, we will have knowledge and obedience of God’s will. John describes this knowledge and obedience in Jesus, who realizes that, like the grain of wheat, he must die to this world in order to produce much fruit. It is fitting then, to ask God in the responsorial psalm, “Create a clean heart in me… and a willing spirit sustain in me.”
Sanctuary Lamp Remembrance
unrequested
Parish Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
9:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday and Friday
9:00am - 12 noon
Please note that the office is closed for holy days of obligation and federal holidays.
Weekend of March 10/11
Sunday Collection
Sunday Collection $ 8,021.50
Building Fund $ 1,528.00
Total $ 9,549.50
4:00 pm 210
8:00 am 115
10:45 am 193
12:15 pm unreported
Mass Attendance
LENTEN CALENDAR
Daily Mass
Monday Parish Chapel 7:00pm
Tuesday Villa of Our Lady 8:15am
Wednesday Parish Chapel 8:15am
Parish Chapel 7:00pm (espanol)
Thursday Villa of Our Lady 8:15am
Friday Parish Chapel 7:00am
Station of the Cross
Monday Parish Chapel 6:30pm
Friday Villa of Our Lady 3:00pm
Parish Chapel 7:00pm - Simple Supper
will begin at 6:30pm.
Adoration
Monday Parish Chapel 4:00-6:30pm
Deanery Lenten Penance Services
Queen of Peace, Brodheadsville
Sunday, March 18th at 4:00pm
St. Luke, Stroudsburg
Thursday, March 22nd at 7:00pm
St. Matthew, East Stroudsburg
Monday, 26th at 6:00pm
Monday, March 26th: Confessions at St. Matthew’s in East Stroudsburg. There will be no Confessions this evening at the Parish Center.
Tuesday, March 27th: Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton at 4:00pm.
Wednesday, March 28th: Tenebrae Prayer Service at the Villa of Our Lady at 7:00pm.
Thursday, March 29th: Holy Thursday Mass at 7:00 pm in our Worship Space.
Friday, March 30th: Good Friday Service at 3:00 pm at the Villa of Our Lady .
Saturday, March 31st: Blessing of Easter Baskets at 12 noon in the cafeteria of Msgr. McHugh School.
Easter Vigil Mass at 8:00 pm in our Worship Space
Sunday, April 1st: Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection Masses: 8:00 am, 10:30am and 12:30pm en espanol.
Fasting and Abstinence
Good Friday is an obligatory day of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Confirmation Day of Recollection
The mandatory day of recollection for Confirmation candidates currently in 8th grade is scheduled for Good Friday, March 30th, from 12 noon to the end of our liturgy. All students are required to attend.
Service hours for Confirmation Candidates
You must call contact person to register for service hours or group project.
Group Service Project:
Chili cooks off
Must attend both days
April 13 & 14
Time - T.B.A. Must contact Mr. D. Rivera
[email protected] to register.
You are required to participate in 3 out of the 5 service projects in order to receive your confirmation. This is the third project out of the five. If you have not attended the last two you must attend the next three.
No CCD classes on March 25th and
April 1st . Remember to follow us on Facebook at
Most Holy Trinity Youth Ministry.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
March 2018
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays at the parish
center.
Simple Super : 6:30pm and Stations of the Cross 7:00pm every Friday during lent at the parish center
Cantor Practice : March 20 at 6:00pm
March 27 at 6:00pm
Choir Practice: March 15 at 6:00 pm
March 22 at 6:00 pm
WEEKLY REFLECTION PARISH CALENDAR
Join us for a get together and find out what all the talk is about!
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades: next meeting on May 12th following 4pm mass
6th, 7th, and 8th Grades: next meeting on April 14th following 4pm mass
High School: next meeting on March 24th fol-lowing 4pm mass
Up Coming Events: March 20th: Muggle Madness Escape Room at Clymer Library - RSVP
April 7th: Chili preparation day at Parish Center starting at 1:00 P.M.
April 13th: Help set up for chili cook off - MMS-
6:00 PM
April 14th: Chili Cook Off - Need help with face painting
The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is an event that draws all of creation toward God. When we take part in the devotion of the Stations of the Cross, traditionally we say, "Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world." That means more than just the people of this world; it means all of creation.
As good stewards, we are called to attest to the glory of God in all he has created. Everywhere we look we can see evidence of his handiwork and have the opportunity to reflect on how he has created the world for our benefit. Seeing all of creation as redeemed because of the dying and rising of Christ helps us with this reflection. Truly, all things are made new.
With only two weeks left in Lent, we still have a chance to echo the words of this Sunday's psalm, “Create a clean heart in me, O God."“ Perhaps we are unable to see the glory of God in creation because of our own sin. We need to repent and return to God, and then we can see with new eyes. Make this Easter a time for real, meaningful celebration as all of creation sings to the Lord.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PARISH EVENTS
DIOCESEAN NEWS
CHILI COOK-OFF NEW DATE
This year’s MHT Chili Cook-Off and Nite at The Races will be held on April 14th.
There will be a live band, refreshments, raffle baskets, and fun activities. Tickets and 50/50 chances are being sold after each Mass. The Knights are also selling horses for the Races to be held during the Chili Cook-Off. Please stop by the table and help support this fundraising event. Thank you!
Become a Knight Since 1882 Knights have been leaders in charity and Catholic fraternity. Becoming a Knight will change your life and the life of your family.
Parish Social March 11 – After Sunday Mass on the second Sunday of every month.
● Chili Races – A “Nite at the Races” style event during the Chili Cook off on April 14th to raise funds for our Parish Building Fund.
Questions? Call our Grand Knight Steve Barry at 272-201-9104 or Financial Secretary Bill Jones at 570-460-0678.
Spiritual Tea
Thursday April 5
11:00 – 2:00
Topic: Mary Guest speaker: Sister Cor
To register call Marguerite 908 507 0836
SAVE THE DATE!
Everyone enjoyed the last trip to Sight and Sound Theatre so much, we decided to go again! We have reserved tickets for a new production, Jesus!
The bus will depart Cresco on Tuesday, August 7th at 7:30am and return by 6:30pm after a luncheon at Shady Maples. The cost will be the same as last trip: $120.00 for adults and $76.00 for children (12 & un-
der). All expenses are included for the show, bus and smorgasbord luncheon. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us!
NOTICIAS EN ESPAÑOL COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Villa of our Lady Retreat House is looking
for weekend help in the dining room
Contact Sister Josandra 570-839-7217 or [email protected]
Family Promise Of Monroe County
Helping homeless families with children
Family Promise of Monroe County helps home-less families with children achieve sustainable independ-ence through safe shelter and services by a collaborative network of community organizations.
Most Holy Trinity Parish supports this amazingly suc-cessful process, assisting Mountainhome United Method-ist with a hot meal for our families and overnight coor-dination a couple of times a year. Our Support Team is forming up now and will receive training in early summer. To become a team member contact Rosemarie Regner at 570-780-7885 or [email protected]
If you can cook or help overnight, Jesus Christ has a place for you in this rewarding ministry. Say “Yes!”
Questions? Call the Family Promise center at (570)420-
8589.
Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma
Por la sangre de Cristo hemos recibido la bendición, el perdón de los pecados
Somos seres de carne y hueso y por eso somos pecado-res. Pero también tenemos el Espíritu de Cristo que habita en nosotros y con ese poder podemos vencer el pecado. El Señor nos llama incesantemente a seguirle, sin importar lo que ha sucedido antes. Con un corazón nuevo tendremos el conocimiento y la obediencia para hacer la voluntad de Dios.
¿Pregunta de la Semana?
Cuando perdono a alguien¿ me olvido o continuo la
ofensa afectando nuestra relación?
Solemnidad de San José
El 19 de marzo, es la Fiesta de San José.
“Es custodio porque sabe escuchar
a Dios, se deja guiar por su volun-
tad, y precisamente por eso es mas
sensible aun a las personas que se le
han confiado, sabe como leer con
realismo los acontecimientos, esta
atento a lo que le rodea, y sabe to-
mar las decisiones mas sensatas” Papa Francisco
Triduo Pascual
Jueves 29 de marzo 7:00pm Colegio
Viernes 30, 3:00 pm Villa of Our Lady
Sábado 31 Vigilia 8:00pm Colegio
Misa de Resurrección 01 Abril 12:15pm– Colegio
El Sacramento de Confesión es muy importante en
Cuaresma, ver los horarios en el boletín
Vía Crucis,
El Camino de la Cruz
Te invitamos a participar en el
Vía Crucis el viernes 30 de marzo.
Representamos la Pasión y Muerte
de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo y
comunicamos nuestra Fe .
Invita a tus familiares y amigos.
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