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Divine Mercy Parish
312 Davis St., Scranton, PA 18505 / 570-344-1724 / www.divinemercyparish.us
Worship Schedule
Saturday……..4:00PM & 5:30PM
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
Sunday 6:00PM
Office Hours
9:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday
Religious Education Office
5:00PM - 9:00PM Tuesday & Thursday
9:00AM - 11:00AM Sunday
Fax Number: 570-344-1787
School Information
Office Staff
Rev. Francis L. Pauselli
Pastor
[email protected]
William Drazdowski
Director of Parish Operations
[email protected]
Brittain Banull
Director of Religious Education
[email protected]
All Saints Academy
570-343-8114
Holy Cross High School
570-346-7541
Nicholas Katchur
Director of Music
[email protected]
Head Groundskeeper
Parish Council
Martin Montoro
Assistant Groundskeeper
John Nestor
Sacristans
William Castaldi, Anthony DelVecchio,
Edward Fortuna, Shawn Soroka, Sal DeFrancesco,
Daniel Burke, Michael Boyko
Michele Manzo
Ann Marie Cawley
Lois Fuller
Mary Ellen McDonough
Joseph Walsh
Edward Fortuna
Divine Mercy Sunday
Weekend of April 11 & 12, 2015
Margaret MacArt
Cathleen Shields
Kathryn Moceyunas
Jamie Hayes
Dominick Georgetti
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THE WORD IS THE PRESENCE OF OUR LORD THROUGH SCRIPTURE, THE FOUNDATION UPON WHICH WE CAN CONTINUE TO BUILD OUR FAITH.
Religious Education / Life Long Faith Formation (Advent and Lent Bible Study) / Vacation Bible School / RCIA /
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Religious Education News:
From Brittain Banull DRE
This week I would like to remind our newly Confirmed parishioners about using their gifts to help the church. Confirmation is
not a graduation and it is not an end. It is a new beginning in your faith. There are many ways to share your gifts with the parish. Volunteer to help at the Parish Picnic and Vacation Bible School. Be an aide in our religious education program. Join the
choir and our Youth Group. Go to church every Sunday. Stay involved! Congratulations on being Confirmed, now use it.
Please note the calendar below for specific information about our Confirmation and First Eucharist programs. On Sunday
May 10th there will be a May Crowning after the 11:00 AM Mass. Refreshments will be served after the event. Please pray
for a nice day and come and enjoy.
Confirmation Class of 2015
Conor Vincent Aglialoro
Julia Hazel Antoniacci
Michael Francis Antoniacci
Daniel Justin Belardi
Haley Rose Bestrycki
Alexandra Marie Bouselli
Cecelia Patricia Brown
Patrick Michael Burke
Danielle Mariana Byrne
Madison Rose Carpenter
Maria Mary Castaldi
Kathryn Lucy Coolican
Gabriella Catherine Costantino
Christopher Patrick Curry
Michelle Ann Curry
Ryan Vincent Czarkowski
Sean Thomas Donelan
Jacob Kevin Eiden
Jeremy Robert Fick
John Patrick Finnerty
Evan Peter Gaughan
Frank John Genell
Benjamin Michael Georgetti
Sophia Amelia Glogowski
Dimitri Xavier Gnall
Jordan Francis Grzyboski
Robert Gerard Grzyboski, Jr.
Brian Patrick Hobbs
Gabriella Carmen Hughes
Elizabeth Abigail Keegan
Caitlin Julia Kilvitis
Brandon Michael King
Madeline Cai Therese Klingler
Collin William Kneiss
Timmy John Lavelle
Skylar Elizabeth Lenzer
Jordan Michael Levan
Allyson Emma Lipperini
Jeremy John Liptai
Hunter Rose Abigail Lloyd
Olivia Joan Maikranz
Sean Michael McLane
Maverick Mark Meredick
Katarina Teresa Montoro
Tyler Joseph Muskey
Jake Michael Pajalich
Matthew Ignatius Para
Delaynie Faith Peperno
Elena Catherine Pfleckl
Audrey Anastasia Phillips
Maggie Marie Powell
Natalie Christina Powell
Zane Paul Price
Samuel Patrick Rushefski
Ryan Bernard Semyon
Elizabeth Clare Seprish
Sophia Veronica Serafini
Alana Christin Simrell
Liam Michael Sweeney
Bralyn Faith Tagliaferri
Nicholas Michael Terrery
Kayla Isabella Walsh
Ryan George Weitz
Erica Emma Yatzun
Myah Ava York
Robert John Zaloga
Caroline Marie Zelsnack
First Eucharist Schedule
April 12, 2015
9:30 AM First Communion Practice
April 19, 2015
9:30 AM First Communion Practice
11:00 AM First Eucharist Gathering Mass (Bible Mass)
April 23, 2015
6:00 PM First Communion Practice PARENTS & CHILDREN (Last Names A-J)
April 26, 2015
1:00 PM First Eucharist Mass (Last Names A-J)
April 30, 2015
5:30 PM First Communion Practice PARENTS & CHILDREN (Last Names K-Z)
May 3, 2015
1:00 PM First Eucharist Mass (Last Names K-Z)
May 10, 2015
11:00 AM May Crowning/First Eucharist Party ** Please note the change of date**
Confirmation Schedule
April 12, 2015
5:00 PM - Confirmation (Candidates & Sponsors Must Arrive by 4:15PM)
April 19, 2015
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM - Confirmation Party
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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 Ministers / Lectors / Altar Servers / Choirs / Cantors / Musicians / Ushers and Sacristans / Hospitality
Mass Intentions
Monday—4/13/2015
12:10PM
Tuesday—4/14/2015
12:10PM
Wednesday—4/15/2015
12:10PM
Rosemary McCrea
Thursday—4/16/2015
12:10PM
Stephen Hunisch
Requested by Don and Joan Julian
Requested by Richard Conaboy
Requested by Bob and Fran Toole
Requested by his wife, Christel
Mildred Pauselli
Frank Conaboy
Friday—4/17/2015
12:10PM
Eugene Hart
Saturday—4/18/2015
4:00PM
Helen Hannon
Saturday—4/18/2015
5:30PM
Margaret Borowski
Requested by Barbara O’Hara
Requested by Steve and Ann Barnoski
Requested by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Plishka
Sunday—4/19/2015
8:00AM
Mass for the People
Sunday—4/19/2015
11:00AM
Jack M. Cloruri
Sunday—4/19/2015
5:00PM
Mark Walsh
Requested by his wife and son
Requested by Mr. & Mrs. William Walsh
Liturgical Minister Schedule for April 18/19
Cantor
Lector
Lector
EM
EM
EM
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AS
4:00PM SAT
Michael Kavulich
Marion Cartwright
Matt Cartwright
Cathy Pocius
John Pocius
Cathy Shields
Tom Shields
Patrick Burke
5:30PM SAT
Mary T Montoro
Kathy Moceyunas
Joseph Moceyunas
Joseph Donovan
Mark Evans
----------Jordan Grzyboski
8:00AM SUN
Lori Singer
John Finnerty
Jake Finnerty
Michael Abdalla
Karin Conway
----------Ryan Semyon
11:00AM SUN
5:00PM SUN
Michael Tedesco
Christina Mecca
Roseann Tedesco
Brian Price
Dorothy Bouselli
Zane Price
Rosemary Woloszyn
Kathy Boyle
Ann M Charnogursky Mary E McDonough
Alice DeCarlo
-----Mary A Donovan
-----Bridget Barnic
Brett Para
Name Tags
All Ushers, Sacristans, and Eucharistic Ministers are asked to stop in the sacristy before your scheduled Mass to pick up
a new name tag.
From the Desk of Father Pauselli
I welcome Bishop James C. Timlin to our Parish today, April 12, to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation with sixty six of
our young people. This is a big day in their young lives and I congratulate them and their families on this most special occasion. Thanks to Brittain Banull and all our catechists who worked with our young people to bring them to this day. May the
Lord bless you abundantly!
Thanks to all who made Lent 2015 and Holy Week so special. This is a vey busy time of the year but also a very sacred time
as we remember the Lord’s sacrifice for us all. On behalf of our parish community I am grateful to all who offered their time
and talents to enhance our celebrations in any way. May the Lord bless and reward you abundantly!
The prayer services associated with Divine Mercy Sunday are taking place at a few of the parishes in our area, namely, St.
Ann’s Basilica and St. Lucy’s in Scranton and St. Maria Goretti in Laflin. If interested, please contact these parishes for specifics about their Divine Mercy celebrations.
I also want to thank all those who remembered me at Easter with cards, monetary gifts, food and prayer remembrances. They
are greatly appreciated. Please be assured of my prayers. The 6:00PM evening prayer will resume next Sunday, April 19. During the evening prayer we remember in a special way all of the sick and the faithful departed. All are invited to attend and
make this prayer a part of your regular weekly routine. Have a great week!
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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: Tom Cerep, Mary Theresa Montoro, Chris Musso,
Karen Grzyboski, Jen Roever, Bill Drazdowski, and Marge MacArt
Selecting New Parish Council Members
The first and most important step in the pastoral planning process is
selecting leaders from among our faith community to be the pastoral
planners or the stewards of planning who will serve the parish in
this unique ministry of leadership. Council members serve as a wisdom group in a consultative capacity to the pastor. They commit to
being Servant Leaders and accept a shared responsibility to enrich
parish life and bring to fruition God’s plan for the parish.
The Parish Pastoral Council is made up of persons who are not representative leaders of designated committees or ministries within the
parish, but who are representatives of the wider parish community.
They are encouraged to focus their attention on the needs of all
members and not a singular group.
This ministry of leadership is a call by the community done in openness and trust to assist the parish in assessing its current life and to
vision the future life of the parish community. When wearing the
“hat” of a council member, you accept the role of a “visionary planner” looking to the horizon for the future of our parish community.
The commitment will involve one monthly meeting.
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed for the half marathon on Sunday, April 12th. The Minooka Lions are sponsoring a water station at
the Southside Shopping Center and need help. Please call Mari 570-604-3605 to sign up. Perfect for high school students
who need community service hours!
Minooka Lions Fundraiser
On Saturday, April 25th, the Minooka Lions Autism Awareness Foundation will hold its 10th annual Autism Awareness
Night from 6-11PM at the Divine Mercy Parish Center. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door or by calling
570-346-2152. All proceeds will go to local autism programs such as the Friendship House Autism Program, Allied Services Pediatrics/Autism, Parents Loving Children through Autism, and the Minooka Lions Autism Awareness Foundation. If you are interested in providing a theme basket for the raffle, please contact Michelle Dorunda at 570-342-3583.
If your business or family can provide a service or item for the silent auction, please contact Mari Walsh at 570-6043605 or e-mail [email protected].
Picnic Meeting
April 13 - 6:30PM
Parish Center
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THROUGH SCRIPTURE WE KNOW GOD CALLS US TO SERVE OTHERS.
WE ARE A PARISH COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO HELPING THOSE IN NEED.
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, Bill Drazdowski, and Michele Manzo
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY
Men and women who have available time in the morning are invited to participate in Serving Families and Friends who are grieving. Duties of the greeters are to offer a warm welcome to guests and provide the program which will help them take part in the Funeral
Mass. Volunteers may stay for the Mass or leave after the family and friends have been
seated. Members of the Hospitality Committee might be called to help once or twice a
month. Please call Rose Marie Kloss at 570-562-0871 for more information.
Monday • April 13
Easter Weekday
Acts 4:13-21/Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday • April 14
Easter Weekday
Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday • April 15
Easter Weekday
Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21
Thursday • April 16
Easter Weekday
Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36
Friday • April 17
Easter Weekday
Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15
Saturday • April 18
Easter Weekday
Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21
Sunday • April 19
Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk
24:35-48
Important April/May Dates
The Greatest Gift
Do you have a family member or neighbor who cannot leave their home to attend Mass
and receive the Blessed Sacrament? Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are
here to serve your loved ones by bringing them the gift of Christ Himself, the greatest gift
that can be given. If you know of someone we should be serving, please contact Vince
Klingler at 570-205-5716 or [email protected] for arrangements.
From the Desk of Bill Drazdowski:
Carpooling to and from Church on the weekends:
A new program we are initiating at Divine Mercy is to promote carpooling among our Parishioners to get people, who otherwise would not be able to attend our church because of lack of
transportation, to and from our facility on weekends and for special masses. The Service Coordinating team and I will be in charge of this endeavor and hope it can be an ongoing service to
our Parishioners for years to come. Please contact me at the Parish Office if you are in need of
transportation on a regular basis or if you are willing to transport Parishioners to and from our
services. It is our goal to identify reliable Parishioners in each section of our community to
pick up one or two others who are without transportation. We understand that many people
have special needs that make it difficult for them to be transported without the assistance of
trained professionals, and we will do our best to find ways to find safe accommodations for
you as well.
April 13:
Picnic Meeting 6:30PM
April 15:
Parish Council Meeting
7:00PM
Women’s Guild Meeting
7:00PM
April 26:
Youth Group Meeting 6:00PM
April 27:
Service Coordinating Team
Meeting - 7:00 PM
April 30:
Community Coordinating
Team Meeting - 7:00 PM
May 18:
Service Coordinating Team
Meeting - 7:00 PM
May 20:
Community Coordinating
Team Meeting - 7:00 PM
Cemetery update:
Believe it or not Spring has actually arrived, and with it I want to update everyone on several things with our cemeteries. For
those families that have had interments throughout the fall and winter, we will be leveling these graves and replanting grass
over the course of April as the weather permits. Our goal is to always have our grounds in their very best condition no later
than Memorial Day. In order to help us with this process this year, we kindly ask you not to overflow our garbage cans with
unneeded waste such as excess dirt from old flowers or personal debris. Also, this year on May 10th we will have a special
envelope in your collection packet specifically for cemetery maintenance. Please give to this cause as it allows us to maintain
our equipment and do beautification projects to our grounds each summer. Thank you for your continued support.
SUNDAY EVENING PRAYER
EVERY SUNDAY AT 6:00PM