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On this Second Sunday of Advent our focus begins to shift from the end of time to the time immediately before the first coming of Christ into the world. Yet the message is still the same: God’s reign is at hand. As we worship together today, let us heed John the Baptist, whose message of preparing those people of Israel so long ago echoes in our own hearts: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” 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: [email protected] 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. Second Sunday of Advent – December 4, 2016 For your reflection… The Need to Change “This is the one [John the Baptist] of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” (Matthew 3:3) What do you need to change so that others can learn from watching you that Christ walks among us? What could you do so that others will see in you what it means to follow Jesus? THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception professes that Mary was conceived without original sin by her parents – Saints Ann and Joachim. Though some medieval theologians debated this idea, a feast was first approved in 1476 by Pope Sixtus IV. 400 years later, on Dec. 17, 1830, St Catherine Laboure claimed to have a vision of Mary as the “Immaculate Conception” – this became the “Miraculous Medal” so familiar to many of us. This renewed interest and discussion on the idea of Mary’s Immaculate Conception. Finally, on December 8 th , 1854, after consulting with the world’s bishops, Pope Pius IX solemnly decreed this teaching as Dogma. We, as Catholics, believe this as an unchangeable Truth of the Church, and celebrate this feast on December 8 th . Thursday, December 8 th is a Holy Day of obligation. Vigil Mass: Wednesday at 4:00 pm, Holy Day Masses will be at 7, 9:00, and 7 pm for your convenience. Please see inside schedule for details.
Transcript of PN ATIVITY OF OUR LORD ARISH
On this Second Sunday of Advent our focus begins to shift from the end of time
to the time immediately before the first coming of Christ into the world. Yet the message is still the same: God’s reign is at hand.
As we worship together today, let us heed John the Baptist, whose message of preparing those people of Israel so long ago
echoes in our own hearts:
“Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.”
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: [email protected] 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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For your reflection…
The Need to Change “This is the one [John the Baptist] of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” (Matthew 3:3)
What do you need to change so that others can learn from watching you that Christ walks among us?
What could you do so that others will see in you what it means to follow Jesus?
THE IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION
The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception professes that Mary was conceived without original sin by her parents – Saints Ann and Joachim. Though some medieval theologians debated this idea, a feast was first approved in 1476 by Pope Sixtus IV. 400 years later, on Dec. 17, 1830, St Catherine Laboure claimed to have a vision of Mary as the “Immaculate Conception” – this became the “Miraculous Medal” so familiar to many of us. This renewed interest and discussion on the idea of Mary’s Immaculate Conception. Finally, on December 8th, 1854, after consulting with the world’s bishops, Pope Pius IX solemnly decreed this teaching as Dogma. We, as Catholics, believe this as an unchangeable Truth of the Church, and celebrate this feast on December 8th.
Thursday, December 8th is a Holy Day of obligation. Vigil Mass: Wednesday at 4:00 pm, Holy Day Masses will be at 7, 9:00, and 7 pm for your convenience. Please see inside schedule for details.
LITURGICAL CALENDAR AND INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 5-11, 2016
Mo
n
5 7:00am
8:15am
Barbara Yankoski, Stanley & Amelia Moleski, Francis, Daniel and Al (by Pat Murman, Christa and Carla) Holy Rosary School Advent Prayer Service
Tu
e
6 7:00am Adele Peet (30-Day—by Family)
Wed
7 7:00am 4:00pm
Mary Barrett (by Charlotte Lairnard, sister-in-law) Harry and Loretta Yachna (by Gertrude Yachna and Family)
Th
r 8
7:00am 9:00am 7:00pm
For the Intentions of Our Parishioners Helen Grace Burke (by the Akulonis Family) Deceased members of the Piorkowski, Decker & Facciponti Families (by Denise and Bill Decker)
Fri
9 7:00am Veronica Kulas (by Rosalie and Bob Gudz)
Sat 10
4:00pm 5:30pm
William Bernard (by Wife, Regina, Daughter and Granddaughters) Frank Wozniak (by the Avoca Fire Department and Ambulance)
Sun
day
11
7:30am 9:00am
11:15am
Victor Salidas, Sr. and Victor Salidas, Jr. (by Family) For the Intentions of Our Parishioners Frank Kilyanek (by Family)
VOTIVE CANDLE OFFERINGS
Sacred Heart of Jesus Martin and Anna Dunay (by Granddaughter, Jackie Vitek)
Blessed Virgin Mary William Bernard (by Wife, Regina, Daughter Pat and Family)
St. Joseph Beatrice Savulis (by Daughter, Sandra Shemonsky)
FINANCES AND ONGOING STEWARDSHIP ~ THANK YOU!
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS for the weekend of November 26-27, 2016
$3,815.66 Sunday; $2,245.00 Secondary; $732.35 Loose; $909.85 Thanksgiving SECOND COLLECTION--Next weekend the annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious and Diocesan Priests will be conducted throughout the Diocese of Scranton. Our parish response will be made in the second collection at all of our Masses. Kindly use the envelope found in your monthly packet.
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 44% of our goal, with 292 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.
LOAVES AND FISHES PROGRAM: December – canned fruit
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Activities/Events This Week:
MONDAY, Dec. 5 HRS Advent Prayer Service, 8:15 am WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7 Junior Choir Rehearsal, 5:15 pm Senior Choir Rehearsal, 6:30 pm THURSDAY, Dec. 8 Gift Certificates, 8:00-10:00 am, HRC Hall SATURDAY, Dec. 10 Duryea Christmas Stroll on Main Street, 4:30-7:30pm Stop up and enjoy some small town Christmas Cheer – and hear our Parish Choir too!!
The Men’s Society of Nativity of Our Lord Parish invites you to our Annual Christmas Breakfast next Sunday, December 11, from 8am-12:30pm at Sacred Heart Hall
Menu Includes: Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes, Kielbasa & Ham, Pancakes & Beverage Tickets: Adults- $9 Children (5 yrs to 12 yrs)- $5 (4 & Under)-Free
Please call the Jef B. (570) 881-6006 OR Mike W. (570) 885-6267. Return bottom portion of flyer for tickets by Dec 4th. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Name: Number of Tickets:
Adults ($9) _________ Children 5 to 12 ($5) ____________ Children (4 & under) (free) ______________
Total Amount Enclosed $ __________________________ (Checks payable to NOOL Men’s Society)
WITH PARISH SYMPATHY—Your prayers are requested for Romaine Gillow whose Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, November 26. We pray that she may sleep in the peace of Heaven, united with the Saints and with our Redeemer. Our sympathy is extended to her family and friends.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Classes resume today (Sunday) at 10:00a.m. for Pre-K to 7th grade and at 6:00 p.m. for grade 8 (in the convent).
HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL ADVENT PRAYER SERVICE will be held at 8:15 a.m. on Monday. Parishioners are welcome to attend.
JUNIOR CHOIR/SENIOR CHOIR--Our choirs rehearse on Wednesdays according to the following times: Junior Choir: 3rd grade to 12th grade, 5:15-6:00 p.m. Senior Choir: 9th grade to 100+, 6:30-7:30 p.m. New members are always welcome; no experience is necessary! We hope to see YOU there! We also welcome musicians who wish to share their gifts and talents with our parish community.
GIFT CERTIFICATES that support Holy Rosary and our other Diocesan high schools will be available on Thursday, from 8:00-10:00 a.m. What a great way to do your holiday shopping!
BLESSED CHRISTMAS WAFERS (Opłatki) for use at your Christmas dinners and celebrations are available after Masses throughout the Advent season. We hope you can keep this tradition alive in your homes. A donation of at least $2 is asked to cover the cost of the wafers, and shipping and handling.
PARISH CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE after all the Masses on Saturday, December 17, and Sunday, December 18, in the church hall. Homemade cookies of all varieties will be available for purchase right in time for the
Christmas holidays. We ask the bakers of our parish to contribute by baking some of their favorite cookies and sharing them with us. If you are able and willing to do this, please contact Lois Hanczyc at 570-457-2482 or 570-313-8188.
WINNERS of the Cash for the Holidays Raffle are: 1st Prize ($1,000) – Michelle Piontek (#17505) 2nd Prize ($250) – Gertrude Yachna (#11522) 3rd Prize ($100) – Charlotte Coyne (#307) 4th Prize ($100) – James and Eva Thomas (#10895) 5th Prize ($100) – Lynn Duszak (#4135) Congratulations to our winners and thanks to all who purchased or sold their tickets. MEN’S SOCIETY DUES Annual dues to assist the work of our parish Men’s Society are due. Please forward to Ed Gromelski, Treasurer, or drop in the weekly collection in an envelope marked “Men’s Society Dues.”
Holy Rosary School invites you to their Annual
TOYLAND BINGO on Friday, December 9, at the school. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and Bingo will begin at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $5
and includes one Bingo card. Come and join us for an evening of Bingo fun! Try your luck at winning our regular Bingo game, “special” Bingo game prizes (valued from $200-$500), as well as raffle baskets. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. This is a fun night for the whole family to enjoy!! Holy Redeemer High School PLACEMENT/SCHOLARSHIP TEST For interested public and private school 8th graders Saturday, December 10 at 8:30 a.m. Call the Guidance Office to register for the test 570-829-2424.
FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
SMART RECOVERY--Self Management and Recovery Training for those with addiction will begin weekly support meetings in our area at Sacred Heart Hall on Monday, December 5, from 5:45-7:00pm. Visit their Facebook page for updates and information : www.facebook.com/smartnepa or Search: SMART NEPA
ADVENT TAIZE’ PRAYER SERVICE Queen of the Apostles Parish on Hawthorne Street in Avoca will host an Advent Taize’ Prayer Service on Tuesday, December 6, at 7:00 p.m. The Cantores Christi Regis Choir from King’s College, directed by Bob Yenkowski, will lead this service. Taize’ Prayer is a meditative style of communal prayer. This service will be an evening of reflection and meditation, and a beautiful beginning to the Advent season.
MARRIAGE HELP If your marriage is tearing the two of you apart, if there is little or no meaningful communication, if you are considering separation or divorce, then the Retrouvaille Program can help you. Retrouvaille is helping couples put the pieces back together and to rediscover a more loving relationship. The next local program will be February 24-26, 2017, at the Ramada Inn in Clarks Summit. Registration is required. All calls are confidential. Cost is by donation. For more information or to register, please call 1-800-470-2230 or visit www.helpourmarriage.org.
ST. MARY’S VILLA CAMPUS is here for you this winter!!
ASSISTED LIVING There IS availability at St. Mary’s Villa Assisted Living. We also offer “short stays” if you’re interested in living here for just the winter months or a shorter period of time to stay active and keep busy during the long winter. For more information, please call 570-795-2810. SKILLED NURSING & REHAB We ask that you keep us in mind for short term rehab (knee replacement, fracture/broken hip, pneumonia, UTI, wound care, etc.). For more information, please call 570-842-7621.
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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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