IN PRAYERFUL MEMORY AND HONOR OF THE HOLY SOULS

CEMETERY SERVICES In anticipation of All Souls’ Day, prayers for those who lie in Holy Rosary and St. Joseph’s Cemeteries will be held today (Sunday), at 2:00 p.m. in the church, with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Scripture Readings, Rosary and Benediction. Concluding prayers will take place at the shrines in Holy Rosary, St. Joseph and St. John’s cemeteries – weather permitting.

ALL SAINTS DAY HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION Tuesday of this week is a holy day of obligation that requires us to participate in the Mass in celebration of All Saints. Masses will be celebrated as follows:

Monday, Oct. 31 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 - 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

ALL SOULS’ DAY MASSES Wednesday, November 2, is All Souls’ Day.

Our schedule of Masses is: 7:00 a.m., 12 noon and 6:30 p.m. We will remember all those who were laid to rest

from last November until the present at the 6:30 p.m. Mass. If you wish to remember your deceased loved ones and friends at the Masses on All Souls’

Day, and throughout the month of November, please fill out the INTENTION envelope found in your monthly packet and return it before All Souls’ Day.

NATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH Rev. John V. Polednak, V.E., Pastor Deacon André Kabacinski, Parish Deacon

Rev. Joseph G. Elston, In Residence

127 Stephenson Street, Duryea, PA, 18642 Tel: 570-457-3502 Fax: 570-451-3341 E-mail: rectory@nativityduryea.org Web: www.nativityduryea.org

Masses: Daily, M-F – 7:00 am ● Saturday (Vigil)- 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm ● Sunday- 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 11:15am

Confession: Daily, M-F~6:40-6:55 am ● Saturday- 3:15-3:45 pm, and anytime upon request.

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the sinner And Jesus said to Zacchaeus, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.”

(Luke 19:9-10)

During the next week, what could you do to

welcome someone who usually feels excluded?

Is there a child in your class or neighborhood

who is left out of games and activities? What can

you do?

FALL BACK FEST SOCIAL GATHERING

Saturday, November 5 – 7:00 p.m. – Sacred Heart Hall All are invited to attend and enjoy food, drink and solidarity!

Bring a covered dish - BYOB Snacks, soda, water, and coffee will be provided.

Enjoy PENN STATE vs. IOWA at 7:30 p.m. on the BIG screen!!!

LITURGICAL CALENDAR AND INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2016

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30 2:00pm Cemetery Prayer Service in Church, followed by visits to the individual Cemeteries

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31 7:00am 4:00pm

Frank Wollner (by Children and Grandchildren) Helen Rava (by Bill, Debbie, Sylvia and Patrick Orner)

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1 7:00am 9:00am 7:00pm

Mary Lugin (by Children) Holy Rosary School Mass – For the Intentions of Our Parishioners For the Intentions of Our Parishioners

Wed

2 7:00am

Noon 6:30pm

All Souls’ Day Intentions Holy Rosary School: All Souls’ Day Intentions Mass of Remembrance: All Souls’ Day Intentions

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3 7:00am Elizabeth and Michael Vilchock (by Daughter, Valerie Weller)

Fri

4 7:00am 9:00am

Frank Lojewski (by Edward Matt) Holy Rosary School Mass: Leroy Elston (by Holy Rosary School Family)

Sat 5

4:00pm 5:30pm

Henry McHale (by Wife, Mercedes) Aaron Michael Perrins (by Parents, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles)

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11:15am

For the Intentions of Our Parishioners Walter Dzieciol (by Robert, Linda and Rob Dzieciol) Helen Rava (by Jackie and Elaine Sammon)

VOTIVE CANDLE OFFERINGS

Sacred Heart of Jesus Henry McHale (by Wife, Mercedes)

Blessed Virgin Mary Michalene Russavage (by Lois and Marty Hanczyc)

St. Joseph Andrew and Regina Salidis (by Daughter, Ruth)

FINANCES AND ONGOING STEWARDSHIP ~ THANK YOU!

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS for the weekend of October 22-23, 2016

$4,457.36 Sunday; $814.00 Secondary; $658.64 Loose; $559.00 Mission Sunday

PARISH CAMPAIGN - EXTERIOR PROJECT--We thank those who have made a pledge to the project to replace the roof and repair the front façade etc. We have now reached 41% of our goal, with 278 households pledging, but we have a long way to go. Consider making a pledge - Today. A commitment of $2.50 a week would add up to a Pledge of $260.00 paid over two years. Little gifts add up.

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND—will be our monthly response for the Care and Education of Priests. Thanks for the prayers and ongoing generosity!

LOAVES AND FISHES PROGRAM: October- – hot chocolate mix CATHOLIC MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS:

“GIVING EVERYONE THE OPPORTUNITY TO READ, SEE AND HEAR THE GOOD NEWS.”

Spreading the Gospel and the message of our Catholic faith is the vital mission of the Catholic Media and Communications of the Diocese of Scranton. This is why we provide a wide-ranging media program that offers print, online and broadcasting services throughout our 11-county Diocese. The message is delivered through The Catholic Light, the official newspaper of the Diocese which is delivered to 46,000 households; Catholic Television (CTV), the Diocesan television station; and the Diocesan website. CTV reaches more than 235,000 homes, hospitals and nursing facilities broadcasting the daily Mass and many other faith-based programs. The Diocesan website is an excellent online resource for information about life and events in the Diocese, including videos of the daily Mass and the special liturgies celebrated at St. Peter’s Cathedral and Bishop Bambera’s homilies.

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Activities/Events This Week:

SUNDAY – October 30 2:00 pm, Cemetery Prayer Service in Church TUESDAY – Nov. 1 Office closed WEDNESDAY – Nov. 2 6:30 pm, All Souls Day Mass of Remembrance No junior or senior choir THURSDAY – Nov. 3 Gift Certificates, 8:00-10:00am, HRC Hall 6:30 pm, Women’s Society Yoga, HRC Hall SATURDAY – November 5 7:00 pm, Fall Back Fest, Sacred Heart Hall

WITH PARISH SYMPATHY Prayers are requested for Ronald Pesotini whose Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, October 22; for Margaret Belko whose Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, October 24; and for Eleanor Ogonosky whose Mass of Christian Burial also was celebrated on Monday, October 24. May the Risen Lord embrace them in His eternal love and peace, and give His comfort and consolation to their family and friends. Our parish sympathy is extended to them in their loss.

JUNIOR CHOIR/SENIOR CHOIR Our Choirs will not have rehearsal this week due to All Souls’ Day Masses. Rehearsals will resume next week.

GIFT CERTIFICATES that support Holy Rosary and our other Diocesan high schools will be available for purchase on Thursday from 8:00-10:00 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church Hall.

Women’s Society YOGA SESSION Thursday at 6:30 in the Church Hall.

The FIRST FRIDAY of the month occurs this week. Home visits with Holy Communion will be made according to the usual schedule. Telephone calls will be made to set up convenient times for the visit.

BABY BOTTLE PROJECT The filled baby bottles for Scranton Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life are to be returned to the vestibule of the church no later than next weekend. Thank you for your support to defend life.

FALL RAFFLE TICKETS were mailed to your homes last week. If you did not receive your tickets, or are in need of more, please call the rectory. MEMORIAL CANDLE--Those who are unable to attend the Mass of Remembrance for a loved one can pick up their candle at the rectory beginning on Friday, November 4.

Next Sunday, November 6

VIRTUS TRAINING This training session is required for all adult employees and volunteers who have direct contact or routine interaction with children. Please consider joining your community on Sunday, November 6, at 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall (HR Church) to take part in this vital program to help safeguard our most vulnerable and precious gifts: our children. . Anyone involved in church or school activities as an employee or volunteer must attend if you haven’t already done so. To register, please call the school at 570-457-2553. ARE YOU LEAVING A MARK?—A gathering of the young church (16-35) as we begin National Vocation Awareness Week with Bishop Bambera on Sunday, November 6. Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral of Saint Peter at 5:00 p.m. with a reception following in the Diocesan Pastoral Center. For more information, please call the Diocesan Vocation Office at 570-207-1452 or visit facebook.com/scrantonvoc. FROM OUR NEIGHBORS. . . .

HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL: “NIGHT AT THE RACES” – Saturday, November 5

Doors open at 5:45 pm and post time is 7:00 pm. All guests must be 21 years of age. Contact Holy Redeemer High School at jgkosik@comcast.net or 570-829-2424 to sponsor a race ($100), buy a horse ($10) or make a reservation ($10). We look forward to seeing you at the Night at the Races!!!

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12 – 7:00 p.m.

Reserved seating Adults $10 – Seniors $9 – Students $8 All are welcome! Call to pick up presale tickets 570-829-2424

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CCD NEWS CCD (Religious Education) classes continue today (Sunday) from 10:00-11:00 a.m. for students in grades Kindergarten to 7.

The 8th grade students of our Religious Education Program and Holy Rosary School will participate in an evening of “Saints and Holy Souls” this evening (Sunday) from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Holy Rosary Church and Hall.

FALL SUNDAY PRE-K begins November 13. See insert for full details and registration form.

The Intentions of Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, for the Month of November

Universal: Countries Receiving Refugees That the countries which take in a great number of displaced persons and refugees may find support for their efforts which show solidarity.

Evangelization: Collaboration of Priests and Laity That within parishes, priests and lay people may collaborate in service to the community without giving in to the temptation of discouragement.

This Bulletin is printed in Loving Memory of

John A., Theresa and

John Adamiak Jr.

Alfred & Judith Akulonis, Sr. Frank and Helen Amantea Jean Marie Ambrosavage

Mary Louise Bomber Peter and Victoria Biga Thomas and Stella Blasco

Paul, Frank & Lena

and Gene Branas

Edward and Margaret

Brostoski Chilek and Hoover Families

Coyne and Wieczorek

Families

Irene DeAngelo

Rev. Andrew J. Marcinko

M/M Andrew Marcinko

Carmen and Idena DeBiasi

Deceased members of the

Louis and Dorothy Doxbeck

Family

Deceased members of the

Stanley & Josephine

Nowakowski Family

Deceased members of the

Roche Family Chester Draus Dulny and Kapish Families

Jack Fischer and

Zaladonis Family

Helen S. Mattei Freas John T. Freas

and Mary Matt

Fumanti and Rafferty

Families Dominick “Beaver” Gigliello

Leo Glodzik, Sr.

and Lea Glodzik

Gregorczyk and Negvesky

Families

Martin K. Hastie, Jr.

Henry Hodick, Hodick and

Bushinski Families

Jasienski, Bozinko &

Lewandowski Families

Judge and Antal Families Marie Kudey Kundrat and Simko Families

Eugene Madrak Lottie and George Matrone Victoria, Stella and

William Maziarz

Thomas J. and Cecelia A.

McAndrew Henry B. McHale John and Mary Mikovitch

John, Michaline and

Joseph Milus Moskaitis Family

Mary Ann Namatka

Peter & Elizabeth Namatka

William & Josephine Sowa

Sophia & Walter Nestorick

and Peter Pocholonis, Jr.

Bernard Olcheski,

Eileen Macuga and

William & Helen Dalton

Zigmont, Lottie &

David Olszewski and

Anna Skowronski

Frank & Florence Orlowski Bernard J. Ostrosky Teresa Ramiza Pace and

Michael T. Haluschak

Charles & Julia Pernot and

Martin & Anna Dunay

and Family

Ruth Pernot Samuel T. Perrins, Sr.

Eugene P. Perrins

Edward and Dorothy

Piorkowski

Michael Pope, Jr.

Mrs. Helen Rava

Sharon Rava Imbrogno

Stanley & Stella Rava

and Family

Rincavage and Billick

Families

Anthony and Helen Rincavage

and Anthony Singer

Michael and Irene Rostkowski Jess L. & Beatrice Rutkoski Victor L., Anna and

Victor J. Salidas

Thomas & Florence

Skowronski and

Wascavage Family

Joseph and Mary Solarchik Dolores Acquadro Stallo and

Matthew “Max” Stallo

Margaret Stanavage and

Son, Ronnie

Carl Joseph Tucker, Butler

and Long Families Walter Urban

Ross A., Anna and Raymond

Vender

Jacob J. Vitek

Pauline M. Vitek

Theresa M. Vitek

Earl & Marion Vrabel and

Michael Larronde

Grant Larronde

Mike Wasko Vincent & Mary Waszczak

and Marion Waszczak Bryk Helen Yardchik Margaret Yauk

Zujkowski, Pribula and Klink

Families Helen and Adam Zuro

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