Community

Hospitality As a community of faith St Theresersquos Parish Community provides an atmosphere where we hope and pray that each person feels welcome and en-couraged to grow in a deeper faith in Jesus Christ

ldquoAll Are Welcomerdquo

Parish Membership We welcome all who wish to join our parish Please con-tact the parish office at your earliest con-venience We would like to meet with you and see that your presence in the parish is properly acknowledged and registered We also would like to remind parishioners to notify the office of changes of address andor telephone number

Christian Initiation Process This is a process by which believers become members of the Roman Catholic Church This journey in faith is con-cerned with the total formation of the person into believing living praying and serving with the Church community This gradual development climaxes in the celebration of Initiation at Eastertime Our Inquiry Period is ongoing For more information contact the office

Stewardship

God has entrusted us with many gifts Time Talent amp Treasure We hope and pray that all members will share their giftedness to continue to ldquoshare the Good News of Jesus with all peoplerdquo and ldquobuild up the Body in Loverdquo

Worship

Saturday 500pm Sunday 730am 900am 1100am

Daily (Mon Wed Thur Fri) 900am

Baptism This first of the Sacraments of Initiation is a significant part of the person the family and the parish community For this reason we encourage the celebration in a community setting Two options are offered monthly 1100am on the Second Sunday 1200pm on the Fourth Sunday

Baptismal Preparation Classes The parish provides a Baptism Preparation Program for expectant parents Godparents are welcome to attend though it is not required If you are expecting a child please call to register for this program Classes are held on the 2nd Tuesday of February May August and November at 630pm in the Rectory

Reconciliation The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated weekly every Saturday at 400 to 430 PM or anytime upon request and also in a fuller form seasonally throughout the year

Marriage In order to properly prepare for marriage it is expected that the couple contact the pastor to arrange for an ap-pointment prior to making other arrange-ments This must be done at least six months pr ior to the desir ed date of mar-riage One or both individuals should be members of the Parish for at least one year before marriage at St Theresersquos

Word

Catholic Schools The parish commu-nity supports Catholic education in the Dioceses of Scranton Families are en-couraged to take advantage of these fine educational and formational institutions

Religious Education Program

Grades 1-6 430 to 545pm Mon amp 545 to 700pm Tues Summer Session Events 102117 12917 21018 41418 FamilyAt Home Program 93017 11417 1618 32418 51218 Summer Session July 9-20 2018 Pre-SchoolK Classes 11am Sunday Grades 7 amp 8 545-700pm Tuesday 645-800pm Wednesday

Service HospitalsNursing Homes and Anoint-ing of the Sick Please notify the of-fice if your loved one is in a hospital nursing home or confined to the home

First Friday Calls Each month those unable to participate in Mass because of health or age are visited Our Ministers of Holy Communion are available to bring Communion every Sunday to those confined to their homes

Parish Bequests

As you think about sharing the fruits of your labor amp your love with future gener-ations we would ask that you prayerfully consider the Church of Saint Therese

The Parish Community of Saint Theresersquos

Shavertown Pennsylvania 696-1144

wwwstthereses-shavertowncom

Our Pastoral Staff

Rev James J Paisley Pastor Weekend Assistance

Rev John Albosta Rev James Alco

Karen Attanasio Assistant Coordinator

of Religious Education Terri Besecker Parish Secretary amp

Director of Stewardship Reneacutee Fallon Business Manager

Aileen Whalen Director of Liturgical Music

John Grassi Custodian Beverly Harostock Sacristan

Carol Kaleta Director of Liturgy Denise Williams Coordinator of

Religious Education Francis Zelinka Youth Minister

6th Sunday of Easter May 6 2018

Community

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS To be consid-ered for inclusion in the weekly bulletin all items should be submitted by the Friday (10 days) prior to publication Information can be mailed to St Theresersquos Church 64 Davis St Shavertown Pa 18708 faxed to 570-696-1210 or preferably emailed to rfallonstthereses-shavertowncom

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION The next Baptis-mal Preparation Class for expectant parents will be held on Tuesday May 8th at 630 pm in the church hall Most parents prefer to attend this man-datory session prior to the birth of their child Please call the rectory office to register at 570-696-1144

Calendar of Events

Monday 630pm May Crowning Practice (C) Tuesday 630pm Baptismal Prep Class (H) 730pm Choir Practice (H) Wednesday 615pm Stewardship Meeting (H) Friday 630pm Back Mt Free Medical amp Legal Clinic (65 Davis St) Saturday 1000am Home School CCD Sunday 1100am Baptisms (C)

Ascension Thursday May 10 2018

Thursday May 10th is a Holy Day of Obligation

Mass will be celebrated

Wednesday May 9mdash600pm at St Frances Cabrini 700pm at St Therese Thursday May 10mdash800am at St Frances Cabrini 900am at St Therese

My Dear Children

Today is such a special day for you and your families

Itrsquos the day when Jesus shows you just how much he loves you

He loves you so much that he wants to live deep within your hearts and souls Thatrsquos why he comes to you in Holy Communion

So each time you receive him in Communion from now until yoursquore 90 remember this very special day and the love of family and friends that surrounds you God Bless you ALL Father Jim

38th Annual Carnation Sale

The annual Carnation Sale to benefit the Pro-Life Center in Wilkes-Barre will be held on Motherrsquos Day week-end May 1213 The Pro-Life Center offers educational resources as well as help for any woman experiencing a

crisis pregnancy The Pro-Life Center is dedicated to promoting the sanctity of all human life from the moment of conception to natural death Please help to support this worthy cause

Next week our second collection is for the Catholic Communication Campaign This campaign con-nects people with Christ here and around the world in developing countries through the internet televi-sion radio and print media And fifty percent of funds collected remain in our diocese to fund local communications efforts Your support helps spread the gospel message To learn more visit wwwusccborgccc

Worship The Celebration of the Eucharist

Mon 900AM Deceased Members of the Jodauga amp Bogdon Families Supczenski Family Tue 900AM NO 900AM MASS Wed 900AM NO 900AM MASS 700PM Joe amp Clare Stella Osipower Family Thu 900AM Daniel Jescavage (Anniv) Family Fri 900AM Deceased members of the Hayer amp Buzink Families Carol amp Joe Hayer Sat 500PM For Our Living amp Deceased Mothers Sun 730AM Cassie Kaleta (Birthday) Family 900AM Raymond Shurites (Birthday) Ann Bugdonovitch 1100AM For Our Living amp Deceased Mothers

In Memoriam

The Eucharistic Wine consecrated at our masses on the weekend of May 5th amp 6th is donated in loving memory of the deceased members of the Jodauga and Bogdon Families by the Supczenski Family

Eucharistic Wine In Memoriam

The altar wine blessed at our weekend liturgies is being offered as a memoriam for a loved one If you are interested in memorializing a family mem-ber or friend who has passed away please call the rectory 570-696-1144 for information and details

WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTS

May 12-13 2018

Saturday 500PMmdashFr Alco Sunday 730AMmdashFr Paisley 900AMmdashFr Paisley 1100AMmdashFr Paisley

Calling All Drivers

Meals on Wheels Wyoming Valley is in serious need of people

to make deliveries (Food pick up in Kingston)

If you have 1 12 hours (930am mdash1100 am) and can help with this

important work please call Amy at 570-288-1023 today

Attention All children age 5 and up

MOVIE NIGHT

Featuring ldquoPADDINGTON 2rdquo Saturday May 19 at 700 PM

in Father Sammons Hall

Adult supervision is provided Parents may drop off children

or stay and watch the movie too Bring your sleeping bag amp pillow Wersquoll supply the refreshments

Children under (5) are welcome But must be accompanied by an adult

S nd P i Go hellip n ea

ldquoCARING FOR OUR COMMON HOMErdquo

WHEN Sunday June 10 2018 at 100 PM

WHERE Frances Slocum State Park

Pavilion 3 at the lake

WHY An opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge our promise to care for the earth our common home

WHAT Outdoor Mass (satisfies your Sunday

obligation) with thoughtful reflections on Laudato Sirsquo (Pope Francisrsquo Encyclical)

Blessings of the land and water

Refreshments

A FREE-WILL OFFERING WILL BE TAKEN TO BENEFIT THE BACK MT TRAIL

PLEASE RSVP TO TERRI AT 696-1144 (EXT 10)

BY JUNE 1

Commitment of Treasure

ldquoGive to the Most High God as God has given to you generously according to your means for the Lord is one who always repays and God will give back to you seven-foldrdquo Sirach 35 9-10

Stewardship of Faith Share the gift of faith by inviting

a family member or friend to Church

Attendance weekend Eucharist (Apr 28-29 2018)

Adult Env 4791349 Child Env 39200

Collection Date Sunday 04292018 Adult Offertory $1093275

Childrenrsquos Offertory $4900

Loose $39700

500pm 264 730am 177 900am 242 1100am 246 SFC 75 Total 1004

The Little Sisters of the Poor are sponsoring a bus trip to Sight amp Sound Theatre to see ldquoJesusrdquo on Tuesday May 15 For more information or to make a reservation please contact Jackie Galvin director of develop-ment and communications for the Little Sisters of the Poor at 570-343-4065 or scdevelop-mentlittlesistersofthepoororg by Tuesday April 17 Reservations can also be made online at wwwlittlesistersofthepoorscratonorg

Ministers of Communion Lectors amp Altar Servers

A new liturgical schedule for the months of MAY to AUGUST 2018 is ready and can be viewed and printed from our church web site at wwwstthereses-shavertowncom under schedules or for those without access to a computer a paper copy can be found in the church sacristy Also there are phone lists and mass preferences for finding substitute ministers in the sacristies Thank you

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bridge A Pro-gram of Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of ScrantonmdashVolunteers needed to spend an hour or two a week with a child Become a mentor to a child Must be at least 16 years old and a Junior in High School For more information go to httpwwwbbbsnepaorg

ANNUAL PICNIC SLATED AT ST FRANCES X CABRINI

CHURCH

Monday May 28 from 1100 AM until 230 PM on the church grounds at 585

Mount Olivet Road (Carverton) Wyoming

A vendor flea market will open on Monday 8 00ammdash230pm A special Memorial Day mass will be celebrated at 1100am in Church by the Reverend James J Paisley Pastor

Featured this year will be a vendor flea market bake sale basket raffle and a 5050 draw-ing Delicious homemade food items included at the picnic will be pork barbecue sausage and peppers wimpies hot dogs halushki potato salad baked beans and hotcold refresh-ments The bake sale and basket raffle will also be open on Sunday May 27 from 9am to 1130am

The Parish Community of St Frances X Cabrini invites all in the area to join in this rain or shine community-building event The church is located directly across from Mount Olivet Cemetery

The Parents Association from Wyoming Valley Mon-tessori School invite you to their Designer Purse Bingo which will be held on Sunday May 20th at 100pm at the Swoyersville Hose Company There will also be specials 5050 and basket raffles food and a bake sale Doors open at 11 am Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of bingo All tickets purchased ahead of the bingo are entered into a drawing to win a Michael Kors watch valued at $250 For tickets please call Lori at 570-239-1578

Commitment of Treasure

ldquoGive to the Most High God as God has given to you generously according to your means for the Lord is one who always repays and God will give back to you seven-foldrdquo Sirach 35 9-10

Stewardship of Faith Share the gift of faith by inviting

a family member or friend to Church

Attendance weekend Eucharist (Apr 28-29 2018)

Adult Env 4791349 Child Env 39200

Collection Date Sunday 04292018 Adult Offertory $1093275

Childrenrsquos Offertory $4900

Loose $39700

500pm 264 730am 177 900am 242 1100am 246 SFC 75 Total 1004

The Little Sisters of the Poor are sponsoring a bus trip to Sight amp Sound Theatre to see ldquoJesusrdquo on Tuesday May 15 For more information or to make a reservation please contact Jackie Galvin director of develop-ment and communications for the Little Sisters of the Poor at 570-343-4065 or scdevelop-mentlittlesistersofthepoororg by Tuesday April 17 Reservations can also be made online at wwwlittlesistersofthepoorscratonorg

Ministers of Communion Lectors amp Altar Servers

A new liturgical schedule for the months of MAY to AUGUST 2018 is ready and can be viewed and printed from our church web site at wwwstthereses-shavertowncom under schedules or for those without access to a computer a paper copy can be found in the church sacristy Also there are phone lists and mass preferences for finding substitute ministers in the sacristies Thank you

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bridge A Pro-gram of Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of ScrantonmdashVolunteers needed to spend an hour or two a week with a child Become a mentor to a child Must be at least 16 years old and a Junior in High School For more information go to httpwwwbbbsnepaorg

ANNUAL PICNIC SLATED AT ST FRANCES X CABRINI

CHURCH

Monday May 28 from 1100 AM until 230 PM on the church grounds at 585

Mount Olivet Road (Carverton) Wyoming

A vendor flea market will open on Monday 8 00ammdash230pm A special Memorial Day mass will be celebrated at 1100am in Church by the Reverend James J Paisley Pastor

Featured this year will be a vendor flea market bake sale basket raffle and a 5050 draw-ing Delicious homemade food items included at the picnic will be pork barbecue sausage and peppers wimpies hot dogs halushki potato salad baked beans and hotcold refresh-ments The bake sale and basket raffle will also be open on Sunday May 27 from 9am to 1130am

The Parish Community of St Frances X Cabrini invites all in the area to join in this rain or shine community-building event The church is located directly across from Mount Olivet Cemetery

The Parents Association from Wyoming Valley Mon-tessori School invite you to their Designer Purse Bingo which will be held on Sunday May 20th at 100pm at the Swoyersville Hose Company There will also be specials 5050 and basket raffles food and a bake sale Doors open at 11 am Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of bingo All tickets purchased ahead of the bingo are entered into a drawing to win a Michael Kors watch valued at $250 For tickets please call Lori at 570-239-1578

GOD BLESS

AMERICA

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