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
All Saints Academy
570-343-8114
Holy Cross High School
570-346-7541
Head Groundskeeper
Martin Montoro
Sacristans
William Castaldi, Anthony DelVecchio,
Edward Fortuna, Shawn Soroka, Sal DeFrancesco,
Daniel Burke, Michael Boyko
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]
Nicholas Katchur
Director of Music
[email protected]
Parish Council
Michele Manzo
Ann Marie Cawley
Lois Fuller
Mary Ellen McDonough
Joseph Walsh
Edward Fortuna
Margaret MacArt
Cathleen Shields
Kathryn Moceyunas
Jamie Hayes
Dominick Georgetti
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Weekend of March 28 & 29, 2015
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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
There will not be any Religious Education Classes next weekend because of the Easter Celebration. Please note the calendar
below for specific information about our First Eucharist and Confirmation programs. Please keep the First Eucharist and Confirmation Classes in your prayers as they prepare to receive the sacraments in April and May.
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
6:00 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
March 29, 2015
After 11:00 AM Mass - Confirmation Practice (Candidates & Sponsors)
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
New Members for Parish Council NEEDED!
In a few short weeks, the parish is going to hold nominations for additional membership on the Parish Pastoral Council. The
Council is a visioning and planning body of parishioners who foster full participation of the entire parish in the life and mission of the church as lived out in Divine Mercy Parish.
In consultation with the Pastor, the Parish Pastoral Council actively listens to and identifies the needs and concerns of the people and reviews the parish pastoral plan to respond to these needs.
The Council also seeks to implement the plan by seeking the involvement of parishioners. We are now in the process of formation with the members of the Coordinating Teams for the Ministries of Community and Service.
We are in need of five parishioners who have these qualities:
· desire for spiritual growth in themselves and the Parish
· enthusiasm about the future direction of the Parish
· willingness to listen, to speak honestly and to work toward consensus
· ability to inspire and empower others
· flexibility and openness with people and ideas
We ask that you prayerfully think of and nominate persons that you know who may possess the qualities above. Thank you!
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Divine Mercy Parish Pastoral Council met on March 11. The topics of discussion were:
Lenten Day of Reflection on March 27
Youth Ministry
Parish Council Transition and Nominations of New Members
Bishop's Diocesan dialogue
New Pew Cards
Our next meeting will be on April 15.
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WORSHIP IS THE TANGIBLE EXPRESSION OF OUR LORD’S LOVE FOR US
We Remember...
AND OUR RESPONSE TO HIM IN A CONCRETE AND LOVING EXPRESSION OF FAITH.
Monday—12:10PM
3/30/2015
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
For a special intention
Requested by Nicholas J. Neutts
Tuesday—12:10PM
3/31/2015
Kathleen Fuller
Requested by her family
Wednesday—12:10PM
4/1/2015
Paul Bouselli
Requested by his parents
Thursday—7:00PM
4/2/2015
Intention of Celebrant
Friday—3:00PM
4/3/2015
Good Friday Services
Saturday—8:00PM
4/4/2015
June Paroby
Requested by Joe and Leona Scarantino
Sunday—8:00AM
4/5/2015
Mass for the People
Sunday—11:00AM
Gary Lukasiewicz
Requested by his mom and dad
Sunday—5:00PM
Matthew Grendel
Requested by his family
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 amongst 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.
DIVINE MERCY WOMEN’S GUILD
Calendar Party
March 22, 2015
Income:
Admission Tickets (164 @ $15) $ 2,460.00
Basket Tickets (419 @ $5)
2,095.00
Mystery Purse
841.00
50-50 ($638 sold)
319.00
Waterford Crystal
80.00
$ 5,795.00
Expenses:
Castaldi’s (170 @ $8.99)
Soda / Water / Ice
$ 1,528.00
161.00
$1,689.00
PROFIT: $4,106.00
From the Desk of Father Pauselli
Congratulations to Sophia Grace Kester who will be baptized this weekend at Divine Mercy.
Sophia Grace is the daughter of Ryan and Ashley Johnson Kester. She was born on December
21, 2014. May the Lord bless Sophia Grace and her family on this most special occasion!
Christians around the world are united in a special way during Lent, Holy Week and Easter.
Our hearts, mind and prayers are also especially aware of the Holy Land. Our Parish of Divine
Mercy is asked each year on Good Friday to support Christians in the Holy Land. Many Christians in the Holy Land depend on this collection for their lives. As a pontifical collection requested by Pope Francis, the annual Good Friday Collection offers a direct link for parishioners to be witnesses of peace and to help support the Holy Places. When you donate on Good
Friday, you are supporting Christians in the Holy Land. Franciscans and others in the Holy
Land are housing and feeding the poor, providing religious formation and education, maintaining shrines and parishes, and conducting pastoral ministry. For more information, visit myfranciscan.org/good-Friday. Please be generous as your abundance allows.
You have an opportunity to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) on Monday
of this week between the hours of 5:30 and 7:00PM and on Saturday, April 4 from 9:30 to
10:30AM. Keep in mind that the Mass on Holy Saturday begins at 8:00PM and on Easter Sunday the Mass schedule is 8:00AM, 9:30AM and 11:00AM. There will be no 5:00PM Mass or
Evening Prayer at 6:00PM on Easter Sunday. 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
Holy Week Ministry Schedule 2015
HOLY THURSDAY
Cantor Mary T Montoro
Lector Joseph Moceyunas
Lector Kathy Moceyunas
Lector Elizabeth DeFrancesco
EM
Chris Musso
EM
Linda Kavulich
EM
Patty Giambrone
EM
Rose Woloszyn
EM
Alice DeCarlo
EM
Edward Fortuna
Server Will Roever
Server Vanessa Grzyboski
Server Robert Grzyboski
Server Kate DeFrancesco
Server Tony DeFrancesco
Server Kate O’Brien
Server Katherine Sompel
Cantor
Lector
Lector
EM
EM
Server
Server
8:00 AM SUN
Lori Singer
Patrick McCabe
Johnny Gilchrist
Mary Tigue
Michael Abdalla
Mia Spinelli
Kate O’Brien
Cantor
Lector
Lector
Lector
EM
EM
EM
Server
Server
Server
Server
Cantor
Lector
Lector
EM
EM
EM
EM
Server
Server
GOOD FRIDAY
Michael Tedesco
Roseann Tedesco
Janice Patterson
Karen May
Nancy Laffey
Edward Fortuna
Joseph Donovan
Jordan Grzyboski
Jack Patterson
Phillip Patterson
Zachary Patterson
9:30 AM SUN
Christina Mecca
Matthew Cartwright
Marion Cartwright
Gerald Phillips
Judy Digwood
Tom Shields
Cathy Shields
Ryan Semyon
Patrick Burke
Cantor
Lector
Lector
Lector
Lector
EM
EM
EM
EM
EM
EM
Server
Server
Server
Server
Server
Server
Cantor
Lector
Lector
Lector
EM
EM
EM
EM
Server
Server
EASTER VIGIL
Michael Kavulich
Cassie Semyon
Gary Moss
Germaine Helcoski
Ed Zaloga
Alexandra Zaloga
Chris Musso
Linda Kavulich
John Pocius
Cathy Pocius
Mary E. McDonough
Barb Poplawski
Mia Zaloga
Robert Zaloga
Lauren Grzyboski
Vanessa Grzyboski
Ryan Semyon
Jordan Nagle
11:00 AM SUN
Lexi Manzo
Dorothy Bouselli
Tom Conway
Laura Delayo
Ann Marie Charnnogursky
Chris Musso
Joseph Walsh
Nancy Laffey
David Wilce
Nicholas Terrery
Pope Francis’ Visit
Pope Francis will be visiting Philadelphia this Fall and will be celebrating a Papal Mass on September 27th. The Mass is
scheduled to be held on the steps of the Art Museum with people gathering down Ben Franklin Ave. There are no reserved seating, so people are encouraged to bring their own lounge chair or prepare to stand. The Diocese is taking preliminary reservations and details will be announced after they finalize numbers. The cost for transportation is $40.00 per
person, with the cost of food the responsibility of each individual. If we can guarantee 56 passengers, we can have our
own parish bus. The Diocese is now taking numbers to decide how many busses. If you would like to attend this very
special Papal Mass with Pope Francis and be part of the Diocese of Scranton Pilgrimage, please call the parish office
with your name, phone number and e-mail address no later than April 10th. If you have any questions, please contact the
Parish Office at 570-344-1724.
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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
Holy Week Schedule
Holy Thursday
7:00PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Adoration after Mass
Good Friday
3:00PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Holy Saturday
11:00AM Blessing of Baskets
8:00PM Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday
8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM Mass
Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule:
Monday, March 30—5:30PM –7:00PM
Saturday, April 4—9:30AM—10:30AM
Monday • March 30
Monday of Holy Week
Is 42:1-7/Jn 12:1-11
Tuesday • March 31
Tuesday of Holy Week
Is 49:1-6/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
Wednesday • April 1
Wednesday of Holy Week
Is 50:4-9a/Mt 26:14-25
Thursday • April 2
Holy Thursday
Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn
13:1-15
Friday • April 3
Good Friday
Is 52:13-53:12/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn
8:1-19:42
Saturday • April 4
Holy Saturday
Gn 1:1-2:2/Gn 22:1-18/Ex 14:1515:1/Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4/Rm 6:311/Mk 16:1-7
Sunday • April 5
Easter Sunday
Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Col 3:1-4/Jn 20:19
Mass Attendance
Mar 21 – 22
Saturday
4:00PM
259
5:30PM
154
Sunday
8:00AM
11:00AM
157
300
5:00PM
184
Important
March/April Dates
We Remember Calvary
Join us Palm Sunday evening (March 29th) at 7:00PM for a night of quiet reflection with
music provided by our Parish Adult Choir. We Remember Calvary is a choral work for
Holy Week that uses both traditional and contemporary hymns, worship songs, scripture
reading and narration to paint a vivid and moving picture of Christ's last days and his journey to the cross.
March 29:
Lenten Concert - 7:00 PM
Easter Food Basket Giveaway
April 15:
Parish Council Meeting
7:00PM
Women’s Guild Meeting
7:00PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
10:00AM - 5:00PM
April 26:
Youth Group Meeting
6:00PM
On-site Registration
(Bring proof of income and number of children)
University of Scranton Byron Completx
SUNDAY EVENING PRAYER
EVERY SUNDAY AT 6:00PM
Weekly Sacrificial Giving
Weekend of 3-22-15:
$10,419.00
Thank you for your continued
support and generosity!