Divine Mercy Parish 312 Davis St., Scranton, PA 18505 / 570-344-1724 / www.divinemercyparish.us

Office Hours 9:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday

Religious Education Office 5:00PM - 9:00PM Tuesday & Thursday

9:00AM - 11:00AM Sunday

Fax Number: 570-344-1787

School Information All Saints Academy

570-343-8114

Holy Cross High School 570-346-7541

Office Staff

Rev. Francis L. Pauselli Pastor

fpauselli@divinemercyparish.us

William Drazdowski Director of Parish Operations

wdrazdowski@divinemercyparish.us

Brittain Banull Director of Religious Education

bbanull@divinemercyparish.us

Nicholas Katchur Director of Music

nkatchur@divinemercyparish.us

Divine Mercy Sunday Weekend of April 11 & 12, 2015

Head Groundskeeper Martin Montoro

Assistant Groundskeeper John Nestor

Sacristans William Castaldi, Anthony DelVecchio,

Edward Fortuna, Shawn Soroka, Sal DeFrancesco,

Daniel Burke, Michael Boyko

Worship Schedule Saturday……..4:00PM & 5:30PM Sunday………….8:00AM, 11:00AM & 5:00PM Monday - Friday…………..12:10PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 11:00AM - 11:45AM or anytime by appointment

Eucharistic Holy Hour Wednesday 6:00PM

Sunday Evening Prayer Sunday 6:00PM

Parish Council

Michele Manzo

Ann Marie Cawley

Lois Fuller

Mary Ellen McDonough

Joseph Walsh

Edward Fortuna

Margaret MacArt

Cathleen Shields

Kathryn Moceyunas

Jamie Hayes

Dominick Georgetti

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Religious Education News: From Brittain Banull DRE

This week I would like to remind our newly Confirmed parishioners about using their gifts to help the church. Confirmation is

not a graduation and it is not an end. It is a new beginning in your faith. There are many ways to share your gifts with the par-

ish. Volunteer to help at the Parish Picnic and Vacation Bible School. Be an aide in our religious education program. Join the

choir and our Youth Group. Go to church every Sunday. Stay involved! Congratulations on being Confirmed, now use it.

Please note the calendar below for specific information about our Confirmation and First Eucharist programs. On Sunday

May 10th there will be a May Crowning after the 11:00 AM Mass. Refreshments will be served after the event. Please pray

for a nice day and come and enjoy.

Confirmation Class of 2015

First Eucharist Schedule April 12, 2015 9:30 AM First Communion Practice

April 19, 2015 9:30 AM First Communion Practice

11:00 AM First Eucharist Gathering Mass (Bible Mass)

April 23, 2015 6:00 PM First Communion Practice PARENTS & CHILDREN (Last Names A-J)

April 26, 2015 1:00 PM First Eucharist Mass (Last Names A-J)

April 30, 2015 5:30 PM First Communion Practice PARENTS & CHILDREN (Last Names K-Z)

May 3, 2015 1:00 PM First Eucharist Mass (Last Names K-Z)

May 10, 2015 11:00 AM May Crowning/First Eucharist Party ** Please note the change of date**

Confirmation Schedule April 12, 2015 5:00 PM - Confirmation (Candidates & Sponsors Must Arrive by 4:15PM)

April 19, 2015 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM - Confirmation Party

Religious Education / Life Long Faith Formation (Advent and Lent Bible Study) / Vacation Bible School / RCIA /

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

THE WORD IS THE PRESENCE OF OUR LORD THROUGH SCRIPTURE, THE FOUNDATION UPON WHICH WE CAN CONTINUE TO BUILD OUR FAITH.

Conor Vincent Aglialoro

Julia Hazel Antoniacci

Michael Francis Antoniacci

Daniel Justin Belardi

Haley Rose Bestrycki

Alexandra Marie Bouselli

Cecelia Patricia Brown

Patrick Michael Burke

Danielle Mariana Byrne

Madison Rose Carpenter

Maria Mary Castaldi

Kathryn Lucy Coolican

Gabriella Catherine Costantino

Christopher Patrick Curry

Michelle Ann Curry

Ryan Vincent Czarkowski

Sean Thomas Donelan

Jacob Kevin Eiden

Jeremy Robert Fick

John Patrick Finnerty

Evan Peter Gaughan

Frank John Genell

Benjamin Michael Georgetti

Sophia Amelia Glogowski

Dimitri Xavier Gnall

Jordan Francis Grzyboski

Robert Gerard Grzyboski, Jr.

Brian Patrick Hobbs

Gabriella Carmen Hughes

Elizabeth Abigail Keegan

Caitlin Julia Kilvitis

Brandon Michael King

Madeline Cai Therese Klingler

Collin William Kneiss

Timmy John Lavelle

Skylar Elizabeth Lenzer

Jordan Michael Levan

Allyson Emma Lipperini

Jeremy John Liptai

Hunter Rose Abigail Lloyd

Olivia Joan Maikranz

Sean Michael McLane

Maverick Mark Meredick

Katarina Teresa Montoro

Tyler Joseph Muskey

Jake Michael Pajalich

Matthew Ignatius Para

Delaynie Faith Peperno

Elena Catherine Pfleckl

Audrey Anastasia Phillips

Maggie Marie Powell

Natalie Christina Powell

Zane Paul Price

Samuel Patrick Rushefski

Ryan Bernard Semyon

Elizabeth Clare Seprish

Sophia Veronica Serafini

Alana Christin Simrell

Liam Michael Sweeney

Bralyn Faith Tagliaferri

Nicholas Michael Terrery

Kayla Isabella Walsh

Ryan George Weitz

Erica Emma Yatzun

Myah Ava York

Robert John Zaloga

Caroline Marie Zelsnack

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From the Desk of Father Pauselli I welcome Bishop James C. Timlin to our Parish today, April 12, to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation with sixty six of

our young people. This is a big day in their young lives and I congratulate them and their families on this most special occa-

sion. Thanks to Brittain Banull and all our catechists who worked with our young people to bring them to this day. May the

Lord bless you abundantly!

Thanks to all who made Lent 2015 and Holy Week so special. This is a vey busy time of the year but also a very sacred time

as we remember the Lord’s sacrifice for us all. On behalf of our parish community I am grateful to all who offered their time

and talents to enhance our celebrations in any way. May the Lord bless and reward you abundantly!

The prayer services associated with Divine Mercy Sunday are taking place at a few of the parishes in our area, namely, St.

Ann’s Basilica and St. Lucy’s in Scranton and St. Maria Goretti in Laflin. If interested, please contact these parishes for spe-

cifics about their Divine Mercy celebrations.

I also want to thank all those who remembered me at Easter with cards, monetary gifts, food and prayer remembrances. They

are greatly appreciated. Please be assured of my prayers. The 6:00PM evening prayer will resume next Sunday, April 19. Dur-

ing the evening prayer we remember in a special way all of the sick and the faithful departed. All are invited to attend and

make this prayer a part of your regular weekly routine. Have a great week!

WORSHIP IS THE TANGIBLE EXPRESSION OF OUR LORD’S LOVE FOR US AND OUR RESPONSE TO HIM IN A CONCRETE AND LOVING EXPRESSION OF FAITH.

Liturgy Committee / Art and Environment / Holy Hour Eucharistic Adoration / Evening Prayer / Music Ministry / Eucharistic Minis-

ters / Lectors / Altar Servers / Choirs / Cantors / Musicians / Ushers and Sacristans / Hospitality

Name Tags All Ushers, Sacristans, and Eucharistic Ministers are asked to stop in the sacristy before your scheduled Mass to pick up

a new name tag.

Liturgical Minister Schedule for April 18/19 4:00PM SAT 5:30PM SAT 8:00AM SUN 11:00AM SUN 5:00PM SUN

Cantor Michael Kavulich Mary T Montoro Lori Singer Michael Tedesco Christina Mecca

Lector Marion Cartwright Kathy Moceyunas John Finnerty Roseann Tedesco Brian Price

Lector Matt Cartwright Joseph Moceyunas Jake Finnerty Dorothy Bouselli Zane Price

EM Cathy Pocius Joseph Donovan Michael Abdalla Rosemary Woloszyn Kathy Boyle

EM John Pocius Mark Evans Karin Conway Ann M Charnogursky Mary E McDonough

EM Cathy Shields ------ ------ Alice DeCarlo ------

EM Tom Shields ------ ------ Mary A Donovan ------

AS Patrick Burke Jordan Grzyboski Ryan Semyon Bridget Barnic Brett Para

Mass Intentions Monday—4/13/2015

12:10PM Mildred Pauselli

Requested by Don and Joan Julian

Tuesday—4/14/2015 12:10PM

Frank Conaboy Requested by Richard Conaboy

Wednesday—4/15/2015 12:10PM

Rosemary McCrea Requested by Bob and Fran Toole

Thursday—4/16/2015 12:10PM

Stephen Hunisch Requested by his wife, Christel

Friday—4/17/2015 12:10PM

Eugene Hart Requested by Barbara O’Hara

Saturday—4/18/2015 4:00PM

Helen Hannon Requested by Steve and Ann Barnoski

Saturday—4/18/2015 5:30PM

Margaret Borowski Requested by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Plishka

Sunday—4/19/2015 8:00AM

Mass for the People

Sunday—4/19/2015 11:00AM

Jack M. Cloruri Requested by his wife and son

Sunday—4/19/2015 5:00PM

Mark Walsh Requested by Mr. & Mrs. William Walsh

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WE ARE THE PEOPLE OF GOD. WE STRIVE TO BE THE FACE OF GOD FOR OTHERS IN OUR PARISH AND THE PEOPLE WE MEET DAILY IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Parish Breakfast / Craft Fair / Calendar Party / Parish Picnic / Movie Night / Doughnut Sunday / First Friday and Lenten Friday

Luncheons / Clothes Shed and Coat Drive / Easter Egg Hunt / Breakfast with Santa / Concerts

Coordinating Team Members: Tom Cerep, Mary Theresa Montoro, Chris Musso,

Karen Grzyboski, Jen Roever, Bill Drazdowski, and Marge MacArt

Selecting New Parish Council Members The first and most important step in the pastoral planning process is

selecting leaders from among our faith community to be the pastoral

planners or the stewards of planning who will serve the parish in

this unique ministry of leadership. Council members serve as a wis-

dom group in a consultative capacity to the pastor. They commit to

being Servant Leaders and accept a shared responsibility to enrich

parish life and bring to fruition God’s plan for the parish.

The Parish Pastoral Council is made up of persons who are not rep-

resentative leaders of designated committees or ministries within the

parish, but who are representatives of the wider parish community.

They are encouraged to focus their attention on the needs of all

members and not a singular group.

This ministry of leadership is a call by the community done in open-

ness and trust to assist the parish in assessing its current life and to

vision the future life of the parish community. When wearing the

“hat” of a council member, you accept the role of a “visionary plan-

ner” looking to the horizon for the future of our parish community.

The commitment will involve one monthly meeting.

Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed for the half marathon on Sunday, April 12th. The Minooka Lions are sponsoring a water station at

the Southside Shopping Center and need help. Please call Mari 570-604-3605 to sign up. Perfect for high school students

who need community service hours!

Minooka Lions Fundraiser On Saturday, April 25th, the Minooka Lions Autism Awareness Foundation will hold its 10th annual Autism Awareness

Night from 6-11PM at the Divine Mercy Parish Center. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door or by calling

570-346-2152. All proceeds will go to local autism programs such as the Friendship House Autism Program, Allied Ser-

vices Pediatrics/Autism, Parents Loving Children through Autism, and the Minooka Lions Autism Awareness Founda-

tion. If you are interested in providing a theme basket for the raffle, please contact Michelle Dorunda at 570-342-3583.

If your business or family can provide a service or item for the silent auction, please contact Mari Walsh at 570-604-

3605 or e-mail minookaautism@aol.com.

Picnic Meeting

April 13 - 6:30PM

Parish Center

Monday • April 13

Easter Weekday Acts 4:13-21/Jn 3:1-8

Tuesday • April 14

Easter Weekday Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15

Wednesday • April 15 Easter Weekday

Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21

Thursday • April 16

Easter Weekday Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36

Friday • April 17

Easter Weekday Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15

Saturday • April 18

Easter Weekday Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21

Sunday • April 19

Third Sunday of Easter Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk

24:35-48

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SUNDAY EVENING PRAYER

EVERY SUNDAY AT 6:00PM

Important April/May Dates

April 13:

Picnic Meeting 6:30PM

April 15:

Parish Council Meeting

7:00PM

Women’s Guild Meeting

7:00PM

April 26:

Youth Group Meeting 6:00PM

April 27:

Service Coordinating Team

Meeting - 7:00 PM

April 30:

Community Coordinating

Team Meeting - 7:00 PM

May 18:

Service Coordinating Team

Meeting - 7:00 PM

May 20:

Community Coordinating

Team Meeting - 7:00 PM

THROUGH SCRIPTURE WE KNOW GOD CALLS US TO SERVE OTHERS. WE ARE A PARISH COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO HELPING THOSE IN NEED.

Eucharistic Outreach / Divine Mercy Table / Social Concerns Committee / Food Pantry Support /

Blood Drive / Holiday Donations / Souper Bowl of Caring

Coordinating Team Members: Mike Abdalla, Marguerite Coyle, Joanne Corbett, Cathy Genovese,

Rose Marie Kloss, Sr. Janet Jeffers, Bill Drazdowski, and Michele Manzo

From the Desk of Bill Drazdowski:

Carpooling to and from Church on the weekends: A new program we are initiating at Divine Mercy is to promote carpooling among our Parish-

ioners to get people, who otherwise would not be able to attend our church because of lack of

transportation, to and from our facility on weekends and for special masses. The Service Coor-

dinating team and I will be in charge of this endeavor and hope it can be an ongoing service to

our Parishioners for years to come. Please contact me at the Parish Office if you are in need of

transportation on a regular basis or if you are willing to transport Parishioners to and from our

services. It is our goal to identify reliable Parishioners in each section of our community to

pick up one or two others who are without transportation. We understand that many people

have special needs that make it difficult for them to be transported without the assistance of

trained professionals, and we will do our best to find ways to find safe accommodations for

you as well.

The Greatest Gift Do you have a family member or neighbor who cannot leave their home to attend Mass

and receive the Blessed Sacrament? Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are

here to serve your loved ones by bringing them the gift of Christ Himself, the greatest gift

that can be given. If you know of someone we should be serving, please contact Vince

Klingler at 570-205-5716 or Vince_K_Moosic@live.com for arrangements.

HOSPITALITY MINISTRY Men and women who have available time in the morning are invited to participate in Serv-

ing Families and Friends who are grieving. Duties of the greeters are to offer a warm wel-

come to guests and provide the program which will help them take part in the Funeral

Mass. Volunteers may stay for the Mass or leave after the family and friends have been

seated. Members of the Hospitality Committee might be called to help once or twice a

month. Please call Rose Marie Kloss at 570-562-0871 for more information.

Cemetery update: Believe it or not Spring has actually arrived, and with it I want to update everyone on several things with our cemeteries. For

those families that have had interments throughout the fall and winter, we will be leveling these graves and replanting grass

over the course of April as the weather permits. Our goal is to always have our grounds in their very best condition no later

than Memorial Day. In order to help us with this process this year, we kindly ask you not to overflow our garbage cans with

unneeded waste such as excess dirt from old flowers or personal debris. Also, this year on May 10th we will have a special

envelope in your collection packet specifically for cemetery maintenance. Please give to this cause as it allows us to maintain

our equipment and do beautification projects to our grounds each summer. Thank you for your continued support.