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

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

9:00AM - 3:00PM Friday

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

9:00AM - 11:00AM Sunday

Fax Number: 570-344-4120

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 Parish Consultant

wdrazdowski@divinemercyparish.us

Brittain Banull Director of Religious Education

bbanull@divinemercyparish.us

Nicholas Katchur Director of Music

nkatchur@divinemercyparish.us

Jessica Fazzi Parish and Family Life Coordinator

jfazzi@divinemercyparish.us

Michele Manzo Office Assistant

mmanzo@divinemercyparish.us

The Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend of August 27 & 28, 2016

Assistant Groundskeepers Brandon Musso, William McGowan,

Michael Boyko, Shaemus Lunney

Sacristans John Segilia, Edward Fortuna, Tony DeFrancesco,

Patrick Burke, Jeffery Manzo, John Rushefski, Anthony Karpinski

Grounds keeping by Image One

Worship Schedule Saturday……..5:00PM 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 First Sunday of the Month 6:00PM

Parish Council Frank Alu

Beth DeFrancesco Germaine Helcoski

Ariel Kavulich Mary Theresa Montoro

Christopher Musso Brian Price

Don Trapper Betty Wheeler

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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.

...Brittain Banull DRE

Religious Education Registration

The 2016-2017 Religious Education Program is just around the corner. Our primary goal is to always make our Reli-gious Education Program a better and more faith-filled experience for your child. If you were in the Religious Educa-tion Program last year, registration forms will be mailed to you. Registration forms will soon be availible in the parish office during normal business hours or online at our parish website. Religious Education Classes will resume on Sun-day, September 11, 2016.

Religious Education Help Needed!!!

Our Religious Education program is in need of teachers and aides. Religious Education Classes for grades 3 & 5 run on Sundays from 9:00AM to 9:50AM for grade 1, 2 & 4 from 10:05AM to 10:55AM & grades 6, 7 & 8 from 6:00PM to 7:30PM. If you are interested in one of these teacher or aide positions please contact Brittain Banull at the Parish Office 570-344-1724.

Catechist Meeting

Returning Catechists and Aides are asked to attend a meeting on Thursday September 1st at 7:00 PM in the Parish Cen-ter. New or Interested Catechists and Aides are also invited to attend this meeting. Information about the 2016-2017 Religious Education year will be discussed at the meeting. Please come and join us. The education of our parish youth depends on your help and support!

From the Desk of Father Pauselli

Congratulations to Vincent James Baress who will be baptized this weekend at Divine Mercy. Vincent James is the son of Sean and Mari Beth Castaldi Baress and was born on July 23, 2016. May the Lord bless Vincent James and his family on this most special occasion. I accepted a check from Maine Source during the week for $1,348.00. For the second consecutive time we were the top award in the Maine Source Giveback Program. Thanks to all who have signed up for this pro-gram. There are forms in the center vestibule of the church to sign up for this program. Our parish will then benefit from all your purchases at Maine Source, The Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe illuminates the way for the people of the region by helping Catholic organizations provide affordable shelter and training to seminarians, in addition to provid-ing pastoral care and catechesis. Your donation this weekend helps restore the Church and build the future in the aftermath of Soviet rule. Thank you for your gift this weekend for the Church in Central and Eastern Eu-rope. For more information visit www.usccb.org/ccee. Friday of this week is the first Friday of September. Join us for Mass at 12:10 p.m. and lunch afterward. Have a great week!

St. Lucy's Church, 949 Scranton St. will be having their annual "Take Out Penne Pasta" dinner on

Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 from 3:00-7:00 pm. Dinners include: penne pasta, meatballs, salad, bread

and dessert (containers provided). Dinners can be picked up in church auditorium or drive thru is

available in church parking lot. Dinners are $10.00 each.

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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

Monday—8/29/2016 12:10PM

Ann Ambrose Requested by Riley, Evan, Jace and Joey

Gaughan

Tuesday—8/30/2016 12:10PM

Frank Smallacombe Requested by Anthony and Barbara Allen

Mass Intentions

Wednesday—8/31/2016

12:10PM Thomas P. Kearney Sr.

Requested by the Kearney family

Friday—9/2/2016 12:10PM

Special Intention Requested by Mary Ann Cloruri

Sunday—9/4/2016 8:00AM

For the people

Sunday—9/4/2016 11:00AM

Antoniette Mancabelli Requested by Karen Insalaco

Sunday—9/4/2016 5:00PM

Conrad F. Walsh Requested by Tom Conway

Saturday—9/3/2016 1:00PM

Nuptial Mass Kevin Perry and Shawna Sandy

Saturday—9/3/2016 5:00PM

Kenneth Paulino Sr. Requested by his family

Liturgical Minister Schedule for September 3/4 5:00PM SAT 8:00AM SUN 11:00AM SUN 5:00PM SUN

Cantor Janet Lewis Michael Kavulich Youth Cantors Lexi Manzo

Lector Beth DeFrancesco Nikki Gilchrist Nora Phillips Kevin Grebas

Lector Frank Alu Johnny Gilchrist Laura Delayo Karen May

EM Judy Digwood Marge MacArt Mary Ellen McDonough Mari Walsh

EM Marian Donelan Barbara Malinowski Chris Musso Concetta Reilly

EM Joseph Donovan ------ Barb Poplawski ------

EM Patty Giambrone ------ Pat Quinn ------

AS Kate DeFrancesco Ryan Semyon Timothy Phillips Zachary Patterson

Thursday—9/1/2016 12:10PM

Kathleen Ibbett Requested by Frank and Grace Dymek

For the second earning period in a row,

Divine Mercy was awarded a check for

being the "Giveback Program Highest

Earner"! Father Pauselli, Nicholas Kath-

cur and Jessica Fazzi are pictured with a

Maines employee during the check

presentation. Thank you to all who con-

tinue to support Divine Mercy Parish! If

you are interested in signing up for the

Giveback Program call the office at 570-

344-1724!

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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: Mary Theresa Montoro, Chris Musso, Karen Grzyboski, Jen Roever, Jessica Fazzi, Marge MacArt, Colleen Musso, and Dina Castaldi

The Women's Guild of Divine Mercy Parish is sponsoring

their 16th Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, September 24 in

the Parish Center from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Do your

Christmas shopping early at this great display of handmade

jewelry, seasonal decorations and gifts from over 40 local

crafters. Door prizes all day - Bake Sale -

Delicious luncheon refreshments available for

sale. Admission $2.00.

Join us on September 4 at

7:30PM for a FREE Outdoor

Movie Night! Bring a comfy

blanket and enjoy Angry Birds

on the blow up screen! Re-

freshments will be available.

Dancing Dreams Studio of Dance: Register now for fall dance classes!! We

are located at 200 Union Street, Taylor. Classes offered include pre-

ballet, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, Zumba, Zumba Kids and Zumbini (early

childhood development class Zumba style for ages 0-4 and their caregiver). Please

call 570-335-6536 to register or with any questions.

Divine Mercy Parish Music Ministry

Choir Season

Choir season is right around the corner! Our first practice will be Tuesday, September 6th, at 7:00PM. Fol-

lowing practice we will head over to Grande’s Restaurant on Birney Ave. in Moosic for a pizza night! If you

are new to choir, please contact Nick at the Parish Office to ensure that we have enough materials availa-

ble.

Cantors

Monday • August 29 Weekday 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mk 6:17-29 Tuesday • August 30 Weekday 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday • August 31 Weekday 1 Cor 3:1-9; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday • September 1 Weekday 1 Cor 3:18-23; Lk 5:1-11 Friday • September 2 Weekday 1 Cor 4:1-5; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday • September 3 Weekday 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday • September 4 The Twenty-second Sunday in Ordi-nary Time Wis 9:13-18b; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33

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Mass Attendance August 20 & 21

Saturday

Sunday

5:00PM 131

5:00PM 232

8:00AM 211

11:00AM 254

THROUGH SCRIPTURE WE KNOW GOD CALLS US TO SERVE OTHERS.

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, Jessica Fazzi, and Michele Manzo

Lector Workbooks Lector workbooks can be picked up in the Parish Office during normal

business hours.

Gift Bearers If you would like to

bring up the gifts at the weekend Masses, please inform the usher before

Mass begins.

Geisinger-Mountain View Care Center Bazaar

Saturday, August 20, 2016 10am-4pm

Join us for food, light beverag-es, entertainment, theme bas-kets, instant bingo, and a bake

sale.

All proceeds will go to our res-idents for their needs and en-tertainment throughout the

coming year.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES FOOD PANTRY The summer months are very busy for our food pantry. Children are out of school and

the demand has increased greatly. Please help us with the need to put food on our emp-

ty shelves. The following food items are in great demand: pasta sauce, cereal, soup,

mashed potatoes, and macaroni and cheese.

Please know that we are grateful for any and all donations you can provide!!!

~Sr. Janet Jeffers

IMPORTANT SEPTEMBER DATES

15th—Parish Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.

24th—Craft Fair - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

27th—Community/Service Meeting 7:00 p.m.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Monday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. New members are always welcome.

The Sisters of IHM invite you to join us for Evenings of Prayer

IHM Central Chapel 2300 Adams Avenue (top of University

Avenue) Scranton, PA 18509

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

September 14, 2016 January 11, 2017

October 12, 2016 February 8, 2017

November 9, 2016 March 8, 2017

December 7, 2016 April 5, 2017

December 14, 2016 May 10, 2017

December 21, 2016

Reminder: Religious Education classes begin

on Sunday, September 11.