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23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 10, 2017

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Calendar of Events

Monday 6:30pm 1st-6th Grade Teachers Meeting (H) 6:30pm Social Justice Meeting (R) Tuesday 7:30pm Choir Wednesday 6:30pm Stewardship Meeting (R) Sunday 11:00am PreK/K

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS

100th Year Anniversary of Fatima Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 A.M.

Saturday, October 7 St. Frances Cabrini, Wyoming

The First Saturday Devotion was requested by the Virgin Mary in an apparition to Lucia of Fatima at Pontevedra, Spain, in December 1925. The faithful are encouraged to receive the Sacra-ment of Reconciliation and Holy Communion, as well as pray the Rosary, in order to receive the full benefit of this Devotion.

Celebration of Ministry

Our annual event will be held on Fri., September 29th. If you serve on a committee or ministry and have not received an invitation, please contact Terri at 570-696-1144 ASAP.

Hurricane Harvey Emergency Collection

Over the past several days, all of us have been following the his-toric flooding in southeast Tex-as. Hurricane Harvey is a cata-strophic weather event of enor-mous proportions. Twelve mil-lion people thus far have been

affected. The United States Conference of Catho-lic Bishops has requested that each diocese partic-ipate in an emergency collection to assist the vic-tims of Hurricane Harvey. This collection will occur in the Diocese of Scranton during the week-end of September 9th and 10th. This emergency collection will be used both to support the human-itarian and recovery efforts of Catholic Charities USA and to provide pastoral and rebuilding sup-port to impacted dioceses through the USCCB.

Thank you for your cooperation with this effort and may we continue to hold in prayer all those affected by this natural disaster.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Plans and prepara-tions are underway for the upcoming religious education year. If your child is not registered, please contact Denise Williams at 570-696-1144 as soon as possible.

“Since our earliest days we have been taught how to pray by the words that Jesus himself shared with us in the scriptures. He began that prayer by say-ing ‘Our Father’. We walk together as brothers and sisters in the light of Christ by the very nature of our faith. In his great instruction to us, Evangelii Gaudum (The Joy of the Gospel), Pope Francis invites us all to missionary discipleship as authen-tic followers of the Lord Jesus. Missionary disci-pleship calls us to go out of ourselves and to preach the Gospel and to respond to the needs of our brothers and sisters with whom we walk.”

~ Bishop Joseph C. Bambera

Our Holy Father tells us, “God’s heart has a spe-cial place for the poor, so much so that he himself ‘became poor.’” He explains that the proclamation of the Gospel “is itself the prime form of charity.”

You are invited to join with parishioners across the Diocese as they “Walk Together in the Light of Christ” proclaiming the Gospel by supporting the many ministries and services made possible through gifts to the 2017 Annual Appeal through-out the 11 counties of our Diocese.

Worship The Celebration of the Eucharist

Mon. 9:00AM Father John Petrosko; In Gratitude Tue. 9:00AM NO 9:00 AM MASS Wed. 9:00AM Deceased Members of the Gervot Family; Nguyen Family Thu. 9:00AM Edward Geist; Patricia Kosloski Fri. 9:00AM Mark Malloy, Jr.; Mom & Dad Sat. 5:00PM Joe Brennan; Wife, Jean Sun. 7:30AM Deceased Members of the Craig Family; Bernard Sherin 9:00AM Joan Thomas; Rakos Family 11:00AM John Krogulski; Nieman Family

In Memoriam

The Eucharistic Wine consecrated at our masses on the weekend of September 9 & 10 is donated in loving memory of John & Pauline Konopka by Bruce & Susan Deeble.

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

September 16-17, 2017

Saturday 5:00PM—Fr. Alco Sunday 7:30AM—Fr. Paisley 9:00AM—Fr. Albosta 11:00AM—Fr. Albosta

Looking for a few good men.

The Knights of Columbus are ac-tively seeking new members who are interested in the support of the Catholic Church and our Back Mountain parishes.

To learn more please call Grand Knight Bill Leandri at 570-417-1212.

Donate Blood in Memory of Mark Malloy Jr.

BLOOD DRIVE

Dallas Middle School Gymnasium 2020 Conyngham Ave., Dallas

Saturday, September 16, 2017 9:00am—2:00pm

There will be a free gift basket raffle to all visitors, whether you can donate blood or

not. Everyone gets 7 chances to win! There will also be prizes for first time donors as well as every 7th donor, along with live

entertainment.

For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org and use

Sponsor code: Mark Malloy or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

The Social Justice Committee will resume their monthly meetings (2nd Monday of each month) on September 11, at 6:30pm in the Rectory Meeting Room. Continuing a discussion on how best to educate, inform and advocate for justice issues—you are welcome to come and see.

A VOCATION STORY

Did you know that nearly half of the 10, 000 indi-viduals discerning a vocation each year are pre-vented from pursuing their call because of out-standing educational loans? Caitlin Cromley, a 2015 Misercordia University Graduate and now candidate with the Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth will be visiting St. Therese’s Parish the weekend of our Patron’s Feast Day, Sept. 31 and Oct. 1, to speak at all of the Masses about her vocational journey and the impact of student loans on vocations nationwide and to ask for your help. You can learn more about Caitlin at www.laboursociety.org/caitlin. May God bless and keep you. St. Therese, pray for us!

The prayers and support of the parish are extended to the families of the following in the midst of their grief and mourning: Hans Menzel; father of Barbara Menzel & Jennifer Reese.

Commitment of Treasure

“Give 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-fold.” Sirach 35: 9-10

Stewardship of Faith Share the gift of faith by inviting

a family member or friend to Church!

Attendance weekend Eucharist (September 2-3, 2017)

5:00pm 259 7:30am 174 9:00am 200

11:00am 222 SFC 50 Total 905

Blessing of Animals Sunday, October 8 at 12:30 PM

In honor of the feast of St. Francis, families are invited to bring their pets to be blessed in the new parking lot. Pets of every species, shape, color and size are welcome!

Collection Date: Sunday, 09/03/2017 Adult Offertory $11,206.00

Children’s Offertory $48.00

Loose Offertory $457.30 Adult Env. 499/1,286 Child Env. 36/200

Neighborhood News

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. Therese’s Church, 64 Davis St., Shavertown, Pa. 18708, faxed to 570-696-1210 or preferably emailed to rfallon@stthereses-shavertown.com.

BACK MT. FOOD PANTRY NEEDS HELP!

Pre-packed food bags are needed to be transported out to awaiting clients cars in our parking lot every Fri-day between 9:30 & 12 noon.. Perhaps you could be available, at least once every few months, to assist in serving in our needy community. Scheduling is very flexible to meet your availability. Please call our Back Mt Food Pantry 570-696-2917 and leave a mes-sage. GODS work, our hands.

Volunteers welcome to the Back Mountain Food Pantry Garden in Lehman Township to help weed, plant and harvest for our neighbors in need. Call or text Mandy Newman at 570-690-2022.

Adult Faith Formation: Father Leo Mc Kernan, Pastor of St. Ignatius in Kingston, will host a Scrip-ture study on “The Acts of the Apostles”. All ses-sions will be held in Conlan Hall (basement) begin-ning at 6:30pm on Tuesday, September 19, and con-tinuing through November 21. Participants are asked to bring a Bible. There is no admission fee and no commitment to attend all 10 sessions.

St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church Gift Card Bingo Sponsored by St. Leo Cyrenian, 33 Manhattan Street, Ashley, to be held on Sunday, September 24. Doors open @ 12 noon and games begin @ 1pm $10 admission incs 1 baby bingo card Food & Beverages for sale Bake Sale, Chinese Auction, Specials & Tic Tac

A TASTE OF SYRIA A community benefit dinner for local Syrian families

Camp Orchard Hill, Oct. 15, 4-6 PM Register by visiting: Misercordia.edu/atasteofsyria

Weekend Retreat for 6th, 7th & 8th Graders September 29—October 1, 2017

The Up & Over Retreat is a weekend of fun, friendship, and faith at the beautiful wooded Camp Orchard Hill in Dallas. You will spend time outdoors, meet new friends and learn how your God-given gifts can be used when you work with others as a team! Built into the weekend are opportunities to deepen your faith through mass & reflective prayer experiences. There will also be a number of fun activities and events, includ-ing a movie, free time and an outdoor obstacle course. Come and join us for an outstanding experience! Registration includes cabin lodging, delicious home cooked meals, a t-shirt & unforgettable memories!

ARRIVAL: Fr iday, September 29, at 7:00 p.m. DEPARTURE: Sunday, Oct. 1, at 12:00 Noon

COST: $140 (which includes a $70 non-refundable deposit) Some parishes help with

the cost, so don’t be afraid to ask!

Deadline to register is September 22, 2017 Call 207-2213 to sign up!

Sign up to become a part of an ARISE Small Christian community!

Small Christian Communities are 8-12 people

who meet weekly for 90 minutes. The next six week season will take place starting the week of October 8th.

Season Five Theme: “We Are the Good News!”

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Registration Information

Current participants : Your group facilitator will be

contacting you to confirm your participation in Season Five.

New participants: Please complete form below and return in collection basket or to rectory office.

………………………………………………………………... Name___________________________ Phone Number_____________________ I would like to join an ARISE Small Faith Sharing Group. Please contact me with information.

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