The Catholic Light DIOCESE OF SCRANTON WWW.DIOCESEOFSCRANTON.ORG VOLUME 120 NUMBER 9 ISSN-0164-9418 THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 to ordain three men to the Priesthood on June 27 SCRANTON – After years of spiritual, academic and pastoral formation, three native sons of the Diocese of Scranton will be ordained to the priesthood this weekend. Reverend Mr. Jonathan P. Kuhar, Reverend Mr. Kevin M. Miller and Reverend Mr. Shawn M. Simchock will be ordained priests by Bishop Joseph C. Bambera on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of Peter. “I’m tremendously excited to begin. We had a little delay in the ordination date due to COVID-19 but I’m ready,” Simchock said. “Six years of hard work comes down to this point when we get ordained and I am ready to go to work for the people of the Diocese of Scranton.” While the ordination will be a time of tremendous celebration, due to the coronavirus, seating inside the Cathedral will be limited to invited guests. Due to the ongoing health emergency, social distancing measures will still be in effect. Dozens of family members and clergy are still expected to be present. “I’m actually very grateful that we’ve been able social media pages, including Facebook, YouTube, each said they were able to gain something from this to open it up for as many people as we’ve been able Twitter and Instagram. unprecedented time. to, that some family members and close friends and Miller and Simchock completed their “I’ve been able to spend more time in prayer, people I’ve known over the years and have been theological training and priestly formation at Pope Saint being able to reflect on life, the Church and God’s part of this journey are going to be able to be there John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. role in our lives,” Kuhar said. personally and be there in attendance,” Miller said. Kuhar completed his preparatory studies for In an effort to get to know what led each man For those not able to attend in person, the the priesthood at Saint Mary’s Seminary and University to the priesthood, The Catholic Light conducted ordination Mass will be broadcast live on CTV: in Baltimore, Md. interviews with each of the future priests. Catholic Television and a livestream will also be While all three men had their final weeks of provided on the Diocese of Scranton website and seminary impacted in varying ways by COVID-19, Continued on Page 2 Racism in any form is intolerable, Vatican official says at U.N. hearing

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Speaking at a special U.N. descent and violence against peaceful protests.” discussion about racism and police brutality, a Vatican official “Racial discrimination in all its forms is absolutely repeated Pope Francis’ recent remarks: “We cannot tolerate intolerable,” Archbishop Jurkovic told the meeting. “All or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and members of the human family, made in the image and likeness yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life.” of God are equal in their inherent dignity, regardless of race, Speaking about demonstrations in the United States nation, sex, origin, culture or religion. States are called to following the killing of George Floyd by police, Pope recognize, defend and promote the fundamental human rights Francis also said, “At the same time, we have to recognize of each person.” that violence is self-destructive and self-defeating. Nothing Michelle Bachelet, U.N. high commissioner for human is gained by violence and so much is lost.” rights, introduced the discussion by noting that “since the Archbishop Ivan Jurkovic, the Vatican’s permanent killing of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis People hold up banners calling for action against racism observer to U.N. agencies in Geneva, shared the pope’s words last month, a wave of massive protests has surged forward during an interfaith prayer vigil in Baltimore earlier this June 18 as the U.N. Human Rights Council held an “urgent – not only across every state in the United States, but also month. The group was praying for justice and peace following the May 25 death of George Floyd. 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Publisher: Offices: , 300 to take onthis new role. was 12yearsold. he when priesthood the to call the felt first Maureen Miller andthelateRonaldMiller, an untraditionalroutetothepriesthood. in life,”Kuharsaid. parishioners andhelpthemwalkthispath to present be to sufferings, and joys the Scranton. presence for the faithful intheDioceseof says heislookingforwardtobeingapastoral Kuhar tobeordainedapriest, heprepares as priesthood again,”Kuharexplained. when Istartedtoreallythinkaboutthe Once Istartedaskingthatquestion,that’s mattered is: What isGodcallingmetodo? really that question the realized I happy? do I want? What do I think will make me question, what do I want from my life? What was thewrongquestion.Iasking important realization. becoming apriestagain. he’d eventuallyconsiderthequestionabout passed thebar exam and worked for a while, Kuhar said he made a deal with God that if he law firm in Luzerne County. Along the way, to college, law school and opened his own to becomingapriest.Heeventuallywent it asapossibility,” Kuharsaidinreference good priests. at Massandtellhimthatthechurchneeded At a young age, she would often elbow him most influential person on his faith journey. traumatic periodinourlives.” important inhelpingusgetthroughavery where weweregoingtoschoolwashugely Elementary Jude withSaint relationship God, ourrelationshipwiththeparish, family,” Kuharsaid.“Ourrelationshipwith our for time difficult a certainly was That boat sankaround Thanksgiving in1989. Island toLongforthewinterand Block from boat fishing recreational small old. He and my grandfather were taking a important tohisfamily. Mountain Top.in Kuhar. He is a member of Saint Jude Parish the sonofJoanKuharandlateGerald Continued from Page1 Sacrament ofHolyOrderstobeconferredonthreelocalmen Reverend Mr. JonathanP. Kuhar Now at the age of 55, Miller is humbled Now at the ageof55,Miller ishumbled of son native, Wilkes-Barre The Deacon KevinM.Millerhas alsohad both in lives, their of part a “Being Fast forwardtothismomentinhislife, “I realized the question that I was asking It tooksometimeforKuhartohavean “Early inlife,Ialwaysthoughtabout beenthe motherhas his says Kuhar “My fatherdiedwhen I wassixyears Growing up,Kuharsaysfaithwasvery Deacon Kuhar, 36,ofMountain Top, is “I want to thank Bishop Bambera and Bambera Bishop thank to want “I Reverend Mr. KevinM.Miller experience of his mother’s illness as a formative experience of hismother’s illness asaformative late William and JanetSimchock, pointstothe with thefaithful. the importance of celebrating the sacraments the thoughtsofMr. Millerwhenitcomes to and mercyofGod,celebrating afuneral.” baptism, commendingasoulintothehands of thesacraments,birthachild, is notallthatthick. Those aretheexperiences moments’ when the layer between God and us forward to“beingwithpeopleatthose‘thin important tohim. Eucharist and sacraments will be especially priesthood, Millersaidcelebratingthe you wantmetogo.’” that is,I’mopenforyoutoleadmewhere the timecomes,andGodyouknowwhen admitted. “Ialwayssaidtomyself,‘when a priestneverreallyleftme,”Miller a field artillery officer. He retired 32 years later. Army Reserve Second Lieutenant, becoming Miller ended upgetting a degree in chemistry. obstacles withthe Army gotintheway, so of becomingan Army chaplain.Financial the UniversityofScrantonwithdreams knew itwassomethingIwantedtolookat.” be alifethatGodiscallingformeandI deepened withinmeasensethatthiscould thinking aboutit. That experiencereally just chills get “I said. Miller kids,” the of for Holy Week, the incense,theprocession he fellinlovewiththelifeofChurch. encouraged it,”Milleradmitted. something in me and prayed over it and They tookachanceonme. They saw all thefolkswhoareinvolvedinformation… 2019 photo, to theOrder eachmanwas oftheDiaconate. forth called ordainedwill be priestsfor theDiocese ofScranton onSaturday, this June27,2020.In Deacons Jonathan P. Kuhar, Kevin left, M.Miller, center, andShawn right, M.Simchock, moment in his path to the priesthood. Reverend Mr. ShawnM.Simchock The 44-year-old Hazleton man, son of the Deacon ShawnM.Simchock echoed Miller saidheisespeciallylooking As henowlooksforwardtothe “That whole time, the idea of being Miller waslater commissioned asan At theageof18,Millerappliedto ofthe “I lovedthesolemnities Triduum Miller saysgrowingupinthemid-1970s, possibly be for the people,” Simchock said. feelings injustafewsimple words. life, Simchock summed up his emotions and why didGodpickme?” believe thisishappening,God pickedme, of thesaints. Among themwillbe,“Ican’t front ofthealtar, invokingtheintercession going throughhismindwhen he islayingin Simchock saysseveralquestions willbe taking himtothepriesthood. was calling actual his realized Simchock wives ofthemenindiaconateprogram, several classesandspeakingwith the permanent diaconateprogram. After taking to do,”Simchockstressed. going togetyoudowhatHewants to comebackandintheend.Heisalways going always is He because God button with many timesyoucankeephittingtheignore hitting theignorebutton,butthereisonlyso and they can call you back and you can keep call youandcanhittheignorebutton took himalittlewhiletoanswerthecall. just it said day.Simchock one ordained be priest alwaysindicatedthathewasgoingto up,thefuture- hegrew todowhen he wanted play thatday,” hesaid. didn’t go,youdidn’t gettogooutsideand it wastreatedasschooltreated.Ifyou to attend CCD every week. In my household, church every week. It wasimportantfor me family stressedtheimportanceoffaith. amazing,” Simchocksaid. a person along in their final journey is truly to knowthatyouhavealittleroleinhelping peacefulness thatcomesoversomeoneand words that I can use to describe it. It’s just a see whatitdoesforaperson,thereareno my mother’s anointing whenshewasill. To “I want tobethebest priestthatIcan As heprepares for this next step in his During thisweekend’s ordinationMass, In 2013,Simchockenteredthe “It’s likea cellphone.Somebodycan When peoplewouldaskSimchockwhat “It was very important for me to go to He addedthatfromanearlyagehis “I remembersittingthere,watching 3 THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • JUNE 25, 2020 Terrence Floyd, the brother the brother Floyd, Terrence reacts at Floyd, of George a makeshift memorial at his brother the spot where in custody into taken was Minneapolis June 1, 2020. continue Demonstrations officer after police a white on a bystander’s caught was 25 pressing video May the neck of his knee into an African Floyd, George died who later American, photo/ (CNS a hospital. at Reuters) Jackson, Lucas George Floyd’s Death Floyd’s George In the immediate days following the brutal killing of George Floyd, the world world the Floyd, of George killing brutal the days following immediate In the were pain and upheaval of time and power of this message the however, For me, The spoken combination message of Terrence’s with those three words, “Black Minneapolis in crowd that address to continue brother Floyd’s George watched I As call Floyd’s Terrence ever before, that It occurred to me at that moment, more than we however, Sadly, life. to our commitment assert proud to are Christians We conversion for need our admit to division of face the in enough humble be we May Bishop Joseph C. Bambera’s Reflection on on Reflection Bambera’s C. Joseph Bishop reacted with horror to the images of his struggle to breathe and to hold on to life. to breathe and to of his struggle horror to the images reacted with Countless numbers of individuals from throughout our country and world along with my name to a statement and grief. I penned sorrow words of condemnation, offered United States Conference within the six other U.S. chairmen of committees bishop of Catholic . Peaceful protests ensued in cities and towns hatred the and of racism injustice the to end for an out crying participants with land throughout our sin. associated with that located Floyd to the makeshift memorial Terrence in the visit of most vividly captured and then, surrounded by killing. Floyd knelt for a moment at the site of his brother’s signs that simply said “Black Lives rose Matter,” and addressed the gathered crowd Let’s … God-fearing is family My family. peaceful a is family “My words, these with please.” peacefully, Do this do this another way. hearts. and minds our into sear to well do all would we that lesson a teach Matter,” Lives death “peacefully,” crowds to speak to the injustice of his brother’s Floyd challenged the for peacemakers, the are “Blessed Beatitudes, the Jesus in words of very the echoing they will be called children of God.” The silent, printed do words lives Black proclaiming message. “Black Gospel the of component essential an captured Matter” Lives And as are made in the image of our Creator. lives, like every life, For black matter. dignity and respect with is treated life pass when every to come only will such, peace as the gift of God that it is. help but wonder what so many and challenge them to a peaceful way forward, I couldn’t of those who listened to his words feared were thinking. I wondered if many of them of the color of their skin. Considering to walk in their neighborhoods simply because grow to like be would it what imagine I cannot years, recent in particularly our history, America today. up as a young black man in of life the out snuffed mercilessly so that sin and brutality the of face the in peace for as some might suggest, or ideological political far from being his defenseless brother, all to reminder a His words were our land. in for justice plea of a short was nothing life of human value absolute the so boldly proclaimed who have as a people of us that as is just in between life every death, natural until of conception the moment from deserving of respect and reverence. looting and destructive – by the violence, often lose our focus upon this noble cause justice seek rightfully who many so of efforts peaceful the infiltrated have that elements of us do subtly or even many that – or by a host of other distractions and equality ourselves. In turn, we can begin to unknowingly until we turn inward and examine minds. our own in least at is not, what and is worthy of respect choose what and pick to determine we are meant is it ever suggested that tradition nowhere in our faith Yet, That is a task left to God alone. who is worthy of redemption and who is not. inmoment this at resolve we May land. our in racism of evil the confront to seek we as to beatour lives and in our history as a nation to embrace the call of Isaiah the prophet gifts our swords into plowshares and our spears into pruning hooks and so labor for God’s the authenticity with live to begin finally we may And unity. and reconciliation peace, of one command of Jesus: “Love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12).

While denouncing the violence violence the denouncing While need schools and universities that “We “Time is of the essence,” Bachelet said. On its website, the USCCB also gives By saying racism is evil because it Our Hearts, read Open Wide To “Patience has run out.” associated with some of the protests and associated with some of the protests and decrying “the excessive use of force against protesters by police” in some instances, she governments around the world to use urged the occasion to enact reforms in police use- of-force policies and to promote efforts to end racism and inequality in their societies. that give truly economies are free of bias; to all; treatment fair and opportunities equal that are more responsive institutions political systems which are truly justice and inclusive; just,” she said. and for more information, visit the the visit information, more for and website at www. Diocese of Scranton’s and click on the dioceseofscranton.org “Combatting Racism” page. racist or prejudicial thoughts.” racist or prejudicial steps for communityresources and practical listen, to pray, leaders and individuals In addition to praying study and respond. for a conversion heart, the faithful are of and small group large encouraged to create and neighbors their to listen to opportunities and experiences. hear about their stories dignity of the human attacks the inherent and likeness in the image person, created of persistence say the bishops of God, the racism demands our attention now. Amen. pray for us. racism” the dignity of each person. sisters and brothers to each other. evil of racism and to build a just society. we have failed to love and respect one another. we have failed to love and respect one Open Wide Our Hearts: Open Wide Prayer to Overcome Racism Overcome to Prayer to unite himself to every human being, called to be one people, to unite himself to every human being, Mother of the Church, the Spirit of your Son Jesus warms our hearts: Mary, friend and mother to all, through your Son, God has found a way friend and mother to all, through your Mary, Pope Francis: “We cannot turn a blind eye to to cannot turn a blind eye “We Francis: Pope longer infect our minds or hearts but will be replaced with a love that respects The killing of Floyd, an African American, African The killing of Floyd, an Floyd’s death, an “act of gratuitous death, an “act of gratuitous Floyd’s At this time, when our nation is again when our nation At this time, The document In the pastoral letter it is written, In the pastoral letter it is written, We ask for your help in following your Son, so that prejudice and animosity will no ask for your help in following your Son, so that prejudice and animosity We We ask for your help in calling on your Son, seeking forgiveness for the times when for the ask for your help in calling on your Son, seeking forgiveness We We ask for your help in obtaining from your Son the grace we need to overcome the ask for your help in obtaining from your Son the grace we need We Resources on combatting racism available racism on combatting Resources countries across the globe.” at the hands of Bacheleta said, white officer, of the excessive use “has become emblematic enforcement by law force of disproportionate African descent, against against of people people of color and against indigenous peoples and racial and ethnic minorities in many brutality,” she said, “has come to symbolize brutality,” of millions harms that racism systemic the African descent – causing pervasive, people of lifelong, generational and too often, daily, lethal harm.” Continued from Page 1 Continued from focused on the reality of racism in response in of racism reality the focused on U.S. the Floyd, George of death the to Conference of Catholic Bishops is offering promote to faithful the for resources several bring peace to our the end of racism and communities. The Enduring Call to Love - A Pastoral Pastoral A to Love - The Enduring Call Against Letter by developed was Racism in Diversity Cultural on Committee the approved by the full the Church. It was its at statement formal a bishops as of body November 2018 General Meeting. culture, our affects profoundly still “Racism and it has no place in the Christian heart. victims, its to harm great causes evil This and it corrupts the souls of those who harbor JUNE 25, 2020 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT 4 Basilica parish, indicating the indicating parish, Basilica months haveunfolded atthe gatherings of prayer in three first the well how by encouraged Parish. as pastorofSaint Ann Basilica said Father Burke, who also serves people,” of number good a for Novena in-person an have could Scranton. Pennsylvania andtheDioceseof from boththe Commonwealth of set of precautionary guidelines reopening allowancesandanew led tothismonth’s upgrade in March in back motion in set ride wearisome the commented, COVID-19 healthcrisis. he said, referring to the worldwide were multiplied by a factor of ten,” and decisions. discussions conversations, many Novena has also required a great Saint Ann, planning for the Solemn Basilica oftheNationalShrine Monastery and director ofthe rector oftheSaint Ann Passionist Burke, Richard Father Passionist Ann onSunday, July26. 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Novena,” Solemn the during to pray fervently and pray safely services that will enable us all atmosphere andscheduleof of time creating the changed on June22. to Saint Ann resumedattheshrine Novena Monday weekly popular • • Other noticeable changesfor Hand-sanitizing stations have The changesthatwillbe “We have spentagreatdeal Due Due to the need to sanitize All Massesandservices leave by theexitdoorimmediately. all communicants are required to receiving, upon and Masses, all be distributed at theveryendof cars. will be brought to those in their Communion radio. 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Basilica before thecelebration of Lower the in only minutes 45 All confessions will be held for every otherdayoftheNovena. only offered being sacrament the with basis, limited a on available “Our Saint Ann devotees that added Burke Father • • Protective facial masks/ facial Protective the past, years Unlike struggle.” to moveforwardinthemidstof a reason it ourfaiththatgivesus difficult and challenging days, but pandemic, we have all faced many COVID-19 the of “Because year,” Bishop Bambera remarked. many people whoparticipate each cherished familytraditionsforso and grandparents parents, of memories evokes Ann Saint of (CTV). broadcasts by Catholic Television devotionsthroughthe Novena andparticipateintheir homes remaining inthesafetyof conditions shouldconsider those withunderlyingmedical Bambera that the elderly and recommendation ofBishop fervently andsafelytogether.” stannsmonasterybasilica.org For more information St. Ann Monastery Basilica Novena toSaint Ann, on the96thSolemn “The Solemn Novena in honor “The SolemnNovenainhonor He alsoreferredtothe Parish Facebook Page visit: or 5 THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • JUNE 25, 2020

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PASSIONIST MONASTERY PASSIONIST ��e���ne �s �e����ed �� ��se��e sa�e�� ��e�a�� sa�e�� ��se��e �� �s �e����ed ��e���ne JUNE 25, 2020 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT 6 Response: Forever IwillsingthegoodnessofLord. next yearyouwillbefondlingababyson.” in years.” stayed intheroomovernight. lamp, so that when hecomes to ushecan stay there.” Sometime later Elisha arrived and chair,table, bed, a and with him for it furnish and roof the on room little a arrange us let she saidtoherhusband,“IknowthatElisha is aholymanofGod.Sincehevisitsusoften, him todinewithher. Afterward, wheneverhepassedby, heusedtostoptheredine.So Response: The seed that falls on good ground will yield afruitful harvest. end forwhich I sentit. from my mouth; my word shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the forth goes that be word my shall so eats, who one the to bread and sows who one the to not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, giving seed Spirit ofGoddwellsinyou. Whoever doesnothavetheSpiritofChristbelongtohim. Response: Iwillpraiseyour nameforever, mykingandGod. from seatosea,andtheRiverendsofearth. His dominionshallbe shall bebanished,andheproclaimpeacetothenations. bow on acolt,thefoalofanass. Jerusalem! See, your king shall come to you; a just savior is he, meek, and riding on an ass, When thewomanhadbeencalled and stoodatthedoor, Elisha promised, “This time Elisha said,“Callher.” on getting is husband her and son, no has “Yes!She answered, Gehazi servant His Later Elishaasked,“Cansomethingbedoneforher?” One day Elisha came to Shunem, where there was a woman of influence, who urged Thus says the LORD: Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come downanddo Thus saystheLORD:Justas from theheavensrainandsnow Brothers andsisters: You arenotintheflesh;oncontrary, youareinthespirit,ifonly He shallbanishthechariotfromEphraim,andhorseJerusalem;warrior’s daughter joy,O for shout Zion, daughter heartily,O Rejoice LORD: the says Thus PS 145:1-2,8-9,10-11, 13-14 RESPONSORIAL PSALM RESPONSORIAL PSALM RESPONSORIAL PSALM Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary SundayThirteenth inOrdinary Time: June28,2020 PS 89:2-3,16-17,18-19 Fourteenth Sunday inOrdinary Time: July5,2020 PS 65:10, 11, 12-13,14 2 KGS4:8-11, 14-16A SECOND READING Fifteenth Sunday inOrdinary Time: July12, 2020 FIRST READING FIRST READING FIRST READING ROM 8:9,11-13 IS 55:10-11 ZEC 9:9-10 find restforyourselves.Formyyokeiseasy, andmyburdenlight.” my yokeuponyouandlearnfromme,forIammeekhumble ofheart;andyouwill reveal him.” and nooneknowstheFatherexceptSonanyonetowhomwishes have beenhandedovertomebymyFather. NooneknowstheSonexceptFather, revealed themtolittleones. Yes, Father, suchhasbeenyourgraciouswill. All things earth, foralthoughyouhavehiddenthesethingsfromthewiseandlearned put todeaththedeedsofbody, youwilllive. to theflesh.Forifyouliveaccordingflesh,willdie,butbySpirit that dwellsinyou. raised Christfromthedeadwillgivelifetoyourmortalbodiesalso,throughhisSpirit as we waitfor adoption, the redemption of ourbodies. but we ourselves, who havethefirstfruits oftheSpirit, wealsogroan withinourselves share intheglorious freedomofthechildren ofGod. and corruption to slavery from free set be would itself creation that hope in it, subjected who one the of because but accord own its of futility,not to subject made was creation compared withtheglorytobe revealedforus. must thinkofyourselvesasdeadtosinandlivingforGodinChristJesus. death, hediedtosinonceandforall;ashislife,livesGod.Consequently, youtoo that Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more; death no longer has power over him. As to his as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness baptized of into life. his death? We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just because thelittleoneisadisciple--amen,Isaytoyou,hewillsurelynotlosehisreward.” man’s reward. And whoevergivesonlyacupofcoldwatertoonetheselittleonesdrink and whoeverreceivesarighteousmanbecauseheiswillreceive sent me. Whoever receivesaprophetbecauseheiswillreceiveprophet’s reward, will loseit,andwhoeverloseshislifeformysakefindit. does nottakeuphiscrossandfollowaftermeisworthyofme. of me,andwhoeverlovessonordaughtermorethanmeisnotworthyme; “Come tome,allyouwholaborandareburdened,Iwill giveyourest. At thattimeJesusexclaimed:“Igivepraisetoyou,Father, Lordofheavenand Consequently, brothersandsisters,wearenotdebtorstotheflesh,liveaccording If theSpiritofonewhoraisedJesusfromdeaddwellsinyou, We know that all creation is groaning in labor pains even until now; and not only that, For creation awaits with eager expectation the revelation of the children of God; for Brothers and sisters: I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing If, then,wehavediedwithChrist,believe that we shallalsolive with him. We know Brothers andsisters: Are youunawarethatwewhowerebaptized into ChristJesuswere “Whoever receivesyoume,andwhoevermetheonewho Jesus saidtohisapostles:“Whoeverlovesfatherormothermorethanmeisnotworthy SECOND READING GOSPEL READING SECOND READING GOSPEL READING ROM 6:3-4,8-11 ROM 8:18-23 MT 11:25-30 MT 10:37-42 Whoever findshislife Take 7 THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • JUNE 25, 2020 You shall indeed hear but not not but hear indeed shall You West Pittston West 25th Anniversary difficult times.” Corpus Christi Parish, Parish, Christi Corpus As a special tribute for the 2020 As a special tribute for the 2020 few of the responses are A Maryellen & John Serafin each other in good and “Love and respect each other daily and support each other and the lives that God has each other and the lives that God has entrusted to your care, as generously us?” loved has Jesus as completely and Bishop Bambera asked. anniversary couples, they were invited to submit photos and share wisdom that they have learned or a blessing they have received through their marriage. The Wedding full provided below. is Anniversary Mass photo album currently available to be viewed on the Diocese of Scranton website at www. dioceseofscranton.org. trust.” Tannersville 50th Annniversary Our Lady of Victory, Victory, Our Lady of Donna & Fred Talcove Donna & Fred “The secret to a good communication, and During his homily, the bishop also also bishop the homily, his During “He asked the couples assembled “But blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears, because they hear. they hear. and your ears, because because they see, are your eyes, “But blessed path is the one who seed sown on the The sower. the parable of the “Hear then Isaiah’s prophecy is fulfilledIsaiah’s in them, which says: foundation off of love, marriage is building a Anniversary Mass was a valuable Anniversary Mass was a valuable opportunity for all married couples to pause and reflect upon the beauty of the vocation of life in the and lives their in of marriage our Church. Francis the words that Pope highlighted asked married couples some time ago. with him a question. ‘Are you prepared to seriously accept the responsibility that every marriage is meant to follow the path of love which Christ has with That is a pretty powerful the Church?’ love to willing you Are it? isn’t question, understand, you shall indeed look but never see. Gross is the heart of this people, they they people, this of heart is the Gross see. never but look indeed shall you understand, with their they see eyes, lest their have closed they their ears, hear with will hardly and converted, and be hearts with their understand ears and with their and hear eyes I heal them. to see what you see people longed and righteous to you, many prophets Amen, I say did not hear it. what you hear but see it, and to hear but did not evil one comes and it, and the without understanding word of the kingdom hears the ground is the one The seed sown on rocky sown in his heart. steals away what was he has no root and lasts But and receives it at once with joy. who hears the word he persecution comes because of the word, When some tribulation or only for a time. who hears the word, The seed sown among thorns is the one immediately falls away. word and it bears no fruit. and the lure of riches choke the but then worldly anxiety and understands it, who on rich soil is the one who hears the word But the seed sown yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.”] indeed bears fruit and forefront.” 50th Anniversary Paula & John Keenan Paula Considering the stresses of the Considering the stresses of the Keep your faith at the “Respect for each other and unconditional love. Saint Patrick Parish, Scranton Parish, Saint Patrick between what the Church celebrates celebrates Church the what between we what and Sunday Christi Corpus on acknowledge in your lives as husbands and wives speaks profoundly to the power of authentic, Christ-like love as has it the grown in your lives through the gift of sacrament of marriage,” Bishop Bambera ritual for said. “In fact, in the Church’s marriage, the words of blessing bestowed on a newly married couple acknowledge the fact that the union of man and woman the is so holy a mystery that it symbolizes marriage of Christ and His Church.” Wedding the pandemic, COVID-19 MT 13:1-23 or 13:1-9 or 13:1-23 MT GOSPEL READING GOSPEL Couples celebrate wedding anniversaries; share wisdom with others wisdom share anniversaries; wedding celebrate Couples Dickson City 50th Anniversary our marriage.” Ann & Richard Mishura Ann that we continue to forgiveness and love Bishop Joseph C. Bambara served as served Bambara Joseph C. Bishop milestone celebrating Couples “In so many respects, the link SCRANTON – On Corpus Christi – On Corpus Christi SCRANTON experience throughout Saint Mary’s Visitation BVM, BVM, Visitation Saint Mary’s On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea. Such large crowds crowds large the sea. Such down by and sat the house out of Jesus went day, On that And sow. to out sower went “A saying: parables, in length at them to spoke And he to them in parables?” him and said, “Why do you speak [The disciples approached of the kingdom of knowledge of the mysteries “Because in reply, to them He said “Tireless devotion, trust, “Tireless devotion, trust, Sunday, the Diocese of Scranton Scranton of Diocese the Sunday, gift of the celebrated not only Jesus’ Eucharist but also the gift and blessing of marital love. principal celebrant and homilist for the Anniversary Mass at the Wedding 2020 Cathedral of Saint Peter. or 60 50, 25, of anniversaries wedding in more years were invited to take part the Mass from their homes because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd stood crowd the whole down, and and sat a boat he got into him that around gathered shore. along the Some fell on rocky came and ate it up. the path, and birds some seed fell on as he sowed, and soil was not deep, the because once at It sprang up soil. had little it ground, where seed fell among for lack of roots. Some and it withered rose it was scorched, when the sun soil, and produced some seed fell on rich and choked it. But the thorns grew up thorns, and ears ought to hear.” Whoever has or thirtyfold. fruit, a hundred or sixty anyone who has, To it has not been granted. to you, but to them has been granted heaven has not, even what he has will he will grow rich; from anyone who more will be given and do not see look but because they in parables, This is why I speak to them be taken away. listen or understand. and hear but do not JUNE 25, 2020 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT 8 next year.” renewing thiswonderful event to forward look We grateful. very are We priesthood. the to journey their on seminarians to and providedirectassistance event tohelp foster vocations this in participate faithfully 11 countiesofourDiocese golfers fromthroughout the and “Donors said. chair, honorary tournament Bambera, C. Joseph Bishop years,” 10 Golf Classics for the past through Vocationspriesthood overwhelming supportforthe friends haveexpressedtheir at BlueRidge Trail GolfClub. 2021, 12, July Monday, on year 11th Vocations Classicfornext recommendation toschedulethe committee’s golf the accepted has Bambera Joseph Bishop concerns, financial and health of consideration In summer. this programs, will not take place seminarians andvocations held each July to benefit Diocesan Annual Vocations Golf Classic, pandemic.” the challenges ofthe coronavirus parishes andDioceserespondto impactful atthistimeasour especially is parishioners our of C. Bambera said. “The generosity Joseph Bishop year,” each lives of thousands impact positively to ministries for ourDiocesan our localChurchmakesitpossible to commitment This year. each assisting the Diocese in this effort staffs and volunteers who join us in Appeal andtoourpastors,parish donated tothe Diocesan Annual following page. parish results is included on the all listing report Appeal final A parish goal for the Annual Appeal. seven parishessurpassedtheir for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Thirty- $4,117,000 ingiftsandpledges with HopeandGratituderaising Annual Appeal: ServinginFaith contributed tothe2019Diocesan 23,000 parishionersandfriends Diocesan Annual Appeal raises more 11th Vocations Classic postponed “Parishioners and The – TWP.DORRANCE “I am grateful to everyone who SCRANTON –Morethan than $4.1million to 2021 the Development Office. and VocationsOffice Diocesan classics areacollaboration ofthe calling (570) 702-2459. The golf by made be may donations card Credit Classics. VocationsGolf to payable made PA 18503, Scranton, Ave.,Wyoming 300 Scranton, VocationsOffice, mail checkstotheDiocese of may donate to wish who Those challenge. financial of time from thoseabletoassistinthis programs willbewelcome financial obligations. prior have who call God’s to concerns formenresponding financial alleviate to used also are Funds priesthood. Diocesan men discerningvocationstothe help and adults young and youth programs tofosterdiscipleshipin saint ofparishpriests,supports endowment, named for the patron Endowment for Seminarians. The million to the Saint John Vianney collectively contributed nearly $1 have who year each golfers 176 and sponsors 285 average and buildupthebodyofChrist. programs that spread the Gospel our parishcommunities. formation programs that strengthen preparing forthepriesthood. and ill priestsand for our seminarians and faith-centeredlives. children for fulfilling, responsible parishes and schools that prepare community. to those most in need in our provide compassionately that parishes our in efforts justice relief assistanceandsocial kitchens, food pantries, shelters, ministries: Appeal supportthefollowing million. and reached 82% of the goal of $5 of $3.74 million and 19,500 donors Appeal surpassed last year’s totals Contributions to VocationsContributions The Vocationtournaments • Catholic communication • Parish life, ministry and faith Support andcareforourretired • • Catholic education in our • Catholic SocialServices Gifts tothe Diocesan Annual The 2019Diocesan Annual identity. sexual orientationaswellgender not allowed based on sex applied to determine ifdiscriminationthatwas to had court The sex. and origin based onrace,religion,national prevents employment discrimination wording intheCivilRights Act, which discrimination afterbeingfired. employment for sued had who concerning a fired transgender worker case separate a and employees gay fired about cases consolidated Thomas andBrettKavanaugh. Clarence Alito, Samuel Justices its benefit,”Gorsuchwrote. law, andallpersons areentitledto harassment ofmaleemployees. motherhood or its ban on the sexual against discrimination onthe basis of law coming,includingitsprohibition federal the of interpretations many see didn’t likely Congress said also he But result.” particular “this expected enacted Title VII, it might not have start ofthecourt’s termlastOctober. the opinionincaseargued atthe sex,” said Justice Neil Gorsuch writing different a of members in questioned traits oractionsitwouldnothave for person that fires transgender or individual forbeinghomosexual Civil Rights Act of1964. job discrimination by Title VII of the said LGBT people are protected from 6-3 vote June 15, the Supreme Court Court saysfederal LGBT lawprotects Court workers from discrimination Reverend WalterE.Jenkins,C.S.C.,fromAdministrator,HolyFamilyParish,Luzerne,toministry Reverend ChummarChirayath,O.S.J Reverend JeffreyJ.Walsh, V.E., fromEpiscopalVicarforClergy andSacramentalMinister,Our Reverend AnthonyJ.Generose,J.C.L.,fromJudicialVicarandforMatrimonialProcesses. Lady oftheEucharist Parish,Pittston,toPastor, OurLadyofMountCarmel Parish,Carbondale, Reverend JamesR.Nash,toAdministrator,OurLadyofMountCarmelParish,Lake Silkworth. Reverend JeffreyD.Tudgay, J.C.L. Reverend JarrodWaugh C.S.C At issueinthiscaseisthe The decision was fortwo Dissenting votes were from the is word written the “Only He pointedoutthatwhenCongress an fires who employer “An a In – WASHINGTON(CNS) Father Tudgaywillremainas ,SaintEulaliaParish,RoaringBrookTownship. His Excellency,BishopJosephC.Bambera,announcesthefollowingappointments, Father GenerosewillremainasPastor,MostPreciousBlood Parish,Hazleton,and Father NashwillremainasPastor, SaintFaustinaKowalskaParish,Nanticoke. will reside withthe Holy Cross Congregation atKings College, Wilkes Barre. ministry withintheOblatesofSaintJoseph. and SaintRose ofLimaParish,Carbondale. within theCongregationofHolyCross. Queen ofHeavenParish,Hazleton. ., toAdministrator, Holy FamilyParish, Luzerne. FatherWaugh arguments lastOctober. on the side of the employers during oral Francisco for the Trump administration straight,” argued Solicitor General Noel or gay you’re whether not female, or building blockofsociety,” headded. first family,the human the harm and we ignore the glory of God’s creation relationship betweenmanandwoman, complementary and differences in manyareasoflife.” implications have will that “injustice an was ruling the statement 15 June his in said also He law.” rights civil legal meaning of ‘sex’ in our nation’s decision “has effectively redefined the he is deeply concerned that the court’s Conference of Catholic Bishops, said U.S. the of president Gomez, H. rights law. civil the by discrimination job from homosexuals shouldbeprotected that rule to first the became Circuit the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th the law for the past three years since been dividedonthisapplicationof CLERGY APPOINTMENTS , toJudicialVicarandEpiscopal VicarforCanonicalAffairs. “Sex means whether you’re male beautiful the erasing “By Jose Archbishop Angeles Los have courts appeals Federal effective July1,2020: ., fromAssistantPastor,AnnunciationParish,Hazleton, to convictions.” moral and “religious by operate that providers andhomelessshelters faith-based schools,healthcare impact could protection employee added the said brief USCCB The case. this in employers the of favor with friend-of-the-courtbriefsin in weighed USCCB, the including cases.” with Title VII are questions for future interact liberty religious protecting doctrines these “How saying: this mentions itself opinion The cases. liberty religious in up hold would opponents whowonderedhowit its by questioned was supporters, this decision. to bewritinglegislation,notlaw, in and said the court’s majority seemed more than100pagesintheirdissent merely forbeingwhotheyare.” that homosexualsarebeingfired deny can’t “We noting: examined, be to had identity sexual their for fired being people of issue the said But Justice Sonia Sotomayor Sonia Justice But A number of religious groups, by hailed decision, The Alito, joined by Thomas, wrote Reuters) Will Dunham, 1964. (CNS photo/ of Civil Act Rights by Title VII ofthe job discrimination are protected from that LGBT people said June15,2020, U.S. Supreme Court a6-3vote,In the 9 THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • JUNE 25, 2020 76% 105% 66% 100% 88% 87% 101% 83% 124% 93% 68% 55% 82% 64% 71% 79% 76% 77% 92% 140% 103% 64% 144% 126% 38% 109% 81% 44% 55% 73% 122% 92% 109% 104% 102% 83% 71% 88% 66% 72% 52% 96% 103% 93% 101% 120% 102% 78% 111% 111% 102% 123% 75% 40% 97% 77% 104% 94% 50% Percentage $44,625.00 $38,914.00 $9,244.00 $52,067.96 $65,883.00 $57,647.38 $36,439.06 $12,432.00 $93,334.00 $43,380.00 $47,759.00 $30,343.62 $13,957.00 $28,806.00 $7,075.00 $27,726.00 $42,054.23 $25,500.00 $9,154.86 $18,260.00 $26,675.00 $45,091.00 $25,986.00 $16,400.00 $17,113.00 $17,113.00 $130,637.00 $13,761.98 $8,790.00 $19,097.75 $20,461.00 $17,075.00 $77,612.69 $86,817.38 $41,522.00 $29,516.29 $26,565.00 $42,596.00 $60,117.50 $60,117.50 $15,175.50 $43,821.00 $28,346.17 $28,693.00 $61,050.00 $76,010.04 $79,960.00 $17,443.80 $50,895.00 $32,722.50 $28,284.00 $52,214.00 $68,059.99 $29,470.00 $50,925.00 $8,830.00 $32,166.00 $48,565.00 $22,815.00 $30,157.50 $30,157.50 $9,016.24 $9,016.24 Pledges Pledges Campaign Donors: 23,520 Donors: Campaign Goal: $5 Million $5 Million Goal: Goal $59,000.00 $37,000.00 $14,000.00 $52,000.00 $75,000.00 $66,000.00 $36,000.00 $15,000.00 $75,000.00 $46,500.00 $70,000.00 $55,000.00 $17,000.00 $45,000.00 $10,000.00 $35,000.00 $55,000.00 $33,000.00 $10,000.00 $13,000.00 $26,000.00 $70,000.00 $18,000.00 $13,000.00 $45,000.00 $120,000.00 $17,000.00 $20,000.00 $35,000.00 $28,000.00 $14,000.00 $84,000.00 $80,000.00 $40,000.00 $29,000.00 $32,000.00 $60,000.00 $68,000.00 $23,000.00 $61,000.00 $55,000.00 $30,000.00 $59,000.00 $82,000.00 $79,000.00 $14,500.00 $50,000.00 $42,000.00 $25,500.00 $47,000.00 $67,000.00 $24,000.00 $68,000.00 $22,000.00 $33,000.00 $63,000.00 $22,000.00 $32,000.00 $32,000.00 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 Pledges & Gifts Received: $4.1 Million Million $4.1 Received: & Gifts Pledges Visitation, Blessed Virgin Mary - Dickson City Virgin Blessed Visitation, St. Andrew St. Andrew - Wilkes-Barre Basilica - Scranton Ann St. Ann - Shohola St. St. Ann - Williamsport St. Barbara - Exeter Wilkes-Barre St. Benedict - Williamsport St. Boniface - St. Brigid - Friendsville - Moscow St. Catherine of Siena Ann Seton - Swoyersville St. Elizabeth Creek St. Elizabeth - Bear St. Eulalia - Elmhurst St. Faustina Kowalska - Nanticoke St. Frances X. Cabrini - Carverton St. Gregory - Clarks Green St. Ignatius Loyola - Kingston St. - Conyngham Valley St. John Neumann - Lords St. John Neumann - Scranton St. John - E. Stroudsburg St. John the Baptist - Larksville St. John the Evangelist - Honesdale St. John the Evangelist - Pittston - Montdale Vianney St. John St. Joseph Marello - Pittston St. Joseph - Matamoras Williamsport - Worker St. Joseph the Top St. Jude - Mountain St. Katharine Drexel - Pleasant Mount Williamsport St. Lawrence - S. Ashley St. Leo - St. Lucy - Scranton St. Luke - Jersey Shore St. Luke - Stroudsburg St. Maria Goretti - Laflin Winola St. Mary of the Lake - Lake Waymart St. Mary - St. Matthew - E. Stroudsburg St. Maximilian Kolbe - Pocono Pines St. Michael - Canton St. Michael - Scranton Wyoming St. Monica - West Wilkes-Barre St. Nicholas - St. Patrick - Milford St. Patrick - Nicholson St. Patrick - Scranton White Haven St. Patrick - St. Paul of the Cross - Scranton St. Paul - Scranton Wellsboro St. Peter - St. Peter's Cathedral - Scranton St. Rita - Gouldsboro Wilkes-Barre St. Robert Bellarmine - St. Rose - Carbondale Therese - Shavertown St. Ariel Thomas More - Lake St. - Elkland Apostle Thomas the St. de Paul - Milford Vincent St. Parish Parish 67% 63% 100% 110% 101% 77% 112% 76% 79% 127% 66% 70% 78% 83% 88% 107% 62% 81% 107% 61% 124% 79% 82% 87% 78% 86% 106% 81% 86% 72% 70% 91% 82% 55% 89% 109% 64% 37% 74% 66% 88% 103% 96% 108% 56% 52% 77% 68% 102% 43% 104% 81% 55% 62% 90% 57% 24% 130% 68% Percentage

$26,903.00 $26,903.00 $22,113.00 $27,075.00 $18,641.00 $81,513.01 $54,382.50 $35,926.00 $50,690.00 $70,662.00 $20,920.00 $32,862.00 $18,123.00 $23,410.00 $41,346.38 $37,199.30 $18,217.00 $14,354.00 $16,958.00 $19,189.00 $18,317.50 $52,104.00 $22,052.00 $33,430.00 $52,184.50 $40,583.04 $27,644.00 $40,455.00 $34,001.11 $29,234.00 $13,607.00 $33,102.00 $36,523.00 $36,276.00 $13,645.00 $53,450.00 $21,782.23 $12,710.00 $6,530.00 $12,508.00 $18,549.00 $80,505.24 $40,244.00 $52,569.00 $66,754.38 $16,828.00 $14,436.00 $23,770.00 $17,098.00 $35,774.00 $13,749.00 $45,590.40 $9,746.00 $12,588.00 $30,759.00 $41,203.00 $39,962.00 $3,410.00 $42,955.00 $20,448.50 Pledges

Goal $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $35,000.00 $27,000.00 $17,000.00 $81,000.00 $71,000.00 $32,000.00 $67,000.00 $90,000.00 $16,500.00 $50,000.00 $26,000.00 $30,000.00 $50,000.00 $42,500.00 $17,000.00 $23,000.00 $21,000.00 $18,000.00 $30,000.00 $42,000.00 $28,000.00 $41,000.00 $60,000.00 $52,000.00 $32,000.00 $38,000.00 $42,000.00 $34,000.00 $19,000.00 $47,000.00 $40,000.00 $44,000.00 $25,000.00 $60,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $17,500.00 $17,000.00 $28,000.00 $92,000.00 $39,000.00 $55,000.00 $62,000.00 $30,000.00 $28,000.00 $31,000.00 $25,000.00 $35,000.00 $32,000.00 $44,000.00 $12,000.00 $23,000.00 $50,000.00 $46,000.00 $70,000.00 $14,000.00 $33,000.00 $30,000.00

Report Final Parish Parish Final Our Lady Queen of Peace - Brodheadsville Prince of Peace - Old Forge Angels - Jessup Queen of Queen of Heaven - Hazleton Avoca Apostles - Queen of the Resurrection - Muncy Sacred Heart of Jesus - Dupont Sacred Heart of Jesus - Peckville Weston Sacred Heart of Jesus - Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary - Jermyn Anthony & Rocco - Dunmore SS. SS. Cyril & Methodius - Hazleton SS. Peter & Paul - Plains SS. Peter & Paul - Scranton Towanda SS. Peter & Paul - Wilkes-Barre Parish - Bessette Andre’ St. Our Lady of the Snows - Clarks Summit - Harveys Lake Victory Our Lady of Tannersville - Victory Our Lady of Our Lady Immaculate Conception - Freeland Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Lake Silkworth Wyalusing Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Abingtons - Dalton Our Lady of the Our Lady of the Eucharist - Pittston Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Hanover Twp. Twp. Cross - Hanover Exaltation of the Holy Gate of Heaven - Dallas Good Shepherd - Drums Holy Child - Mansfield Holy Cross - Olyphant Holy Family - Luzerne Holy Family - Sugar Notch Hazleton West Holy Name of Jesus - Holy Name of Mary - Montrose Holy Rosary - Hazleton Holy Spirit - Mocanaqua Conception - Scranton Immaculate Williamsport Conception - Immaculate Heart of Mary - Dushore Immaculate Mother of God - Scranton Mary, - Cresco Trinity Most Holy - Susquehanna Trinity Most Holy Most Precious Blood - Hazleton Nativity of Our Lord - Duryea Tunkhannock Nativity of the BVM - Our Lady Help of Christians - Dorrance Wilkes-Barre Our Lady of Fatima - Wilkes-Barre Our Lady of Hope - Our Lady of Lourdes - Montoursville Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Carbondale Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Dunmore All - Plymouth All Saints - Hazleton Annunciation City Ascension - Forest Throop - Blessed Sacrament - Hawley BVM Queen of Peace Archbald Christ the King - Pittston West Corpus Christi - Divine Mercy - Scranton Epiphany - Sayre Parish Parish 10 JUNE 25, 2020• THE CATHOLIC LIGHT assigned to study social work at the as Assistant Pastor. In 1958, he was was at Saint Ann’s Parish in Shohola Auxiliary BishopofScranton. D.D., Klonowski, T. Henry Rev. Saint Peter in Scranton by the Most of Cathedral the at 1954 5, June on priesthood the to ordained was He Ontario. Westernof University the from Philosophy Honors in degree bachelor’s a received he there, While Canada. Ontario, to Saint Peter’s Seminary in London, assigned was he 1948, September in and Scranton of University The attended He 1946. in School High Archbald from graduated and school grade Aquinas Thomas Saint attended He McAndrews. O’Rourke Helen and John to born children six of third the was He Archbald. in 1929, 21, February priest, but also a community servant. devoted a as only not known was McAndrews Scranton. at in 2020, Hospice 18, Allied June Donald A. McAndrews, who died on ceremony will be held for Monsignor Seminary, Emmitsburg, Md. M.Th. from Mount St. Mary’s a earned and Seminary X Pius Saint at priesthood the for studies his began He Scranton. of University The Freeland. School, Preparatory M.M.I. fromgraduated and Hazleton, School, Carmel Mount of Lady Our at education early his received He 1954. 7, in Hazleton on November born was Menghini Father Menghini, Rossi Sylvia and Center, ForestCity. Rehabilitation and Nursing City Forest at 2020, 8, June Gabriel. Saint of Church the at Parish Annunciation in 2020, 13, June Saturday, on Menghini Burial forReverendPeterD. Christian of Mass Pontifical as principal celebrant of a Joseph C.Bambera served Monsignor Donald A. McAndrews remembered asdevoted A.McAndrews remembered Monsignor Donald priest, ofthepoor champion Father earnedaB.A.from D. Peter late the of Son on died Menghini Father HAZLETON –Bishop assignment first Monsignor’s on born was Monsignor SCRANTON – A private burial Reverend Peter ofkindness D. forquietacts Menghiniremembered a modern kitchen and dining area, a include to renovated was building the unions, labor various of help the With kitchen. food a start to made were plans Services, Social Board ofDirectorsandCatholic EEI the with Working area. Barre Wilkes- the in families income low- and elderly the for housing provide to (EEI), Inc. Enterprises, Ecumenical co-founded Barre, First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes- Rev. Dr. Jule Ayers, the Pastor of The the SociologyDepartment. and joined the faculty as Lecturer in Misericordia College of Chaplain 30 years. In addition, he was named added. Heservedinthispositionfor and in 1972, the Hazleton Office was Social Services of Wyoming Valley Executive Director ofCatholic Parish in West Pittston. Milford and Immaculate Conception in Parish Patrick’s Saint of Pastor as Assistant served he Scranton, of Master’s Degreein1960. his received He DC. Washington, in America of University Catholic Elmhurst. Home, Nursing VillaMary’s Saint of Chaplain as served andHarleigh, Jesus, of Heart National Shrine of the Sacred the and Harleigh, Jesus, of Heart Sacred of Pastor in 2002. Saint Peter Church, Wellsboro, his appointmentasPastorof until years 10 for served he where 1992 in Wilkes-Barre, Rosary,Holy at pastorate Dunmore. Anthony,Saint and Scranton; Saint Mary of the Assumption, Sayre; Church, Epiphany Wilkes-Barre; Boniface, Saint of Pastor Assistant as of Scranton. McCormick, D.D., late Bishop Scranton, by Bishop J. Carroll Peter, Saint of Cathedral the in 1980, 30, August on ordained tothepriesthood “My heart goes out to out goes heart “My Father alsoservedas Father received hisfirst served Menghini Father was Menghini Father In 1968, Monsignor and the and Monsignor 1968, In In 1961, Monsignor was named Diocese the to returning Upon several reasons. Scripture reasons. several of the Road to Emmaus for Luke’schose accountGospel cross oflosing him.” the carry now we years, few cross ofillness over these past hecarriedthefriend. “As longtime and seminarian fellow his for Mass funeral the at homily his during said passing,” Father Gerald Gurka Peter’s Father with loss painful a such experiencing are we because us of all and remained there for twenty- for there remained and Wilkes-Barre in Parish Aloysius Saint of Pastor became Monsignor Mark’s Parish in Inkerman. In 1982, Saint to Appointment Pastoral first his received McAndrews guests everyday. has continued to servehundredsof and doors its opened Kitchen Paul de Vincent Saint 1983, In room. clothing and area distribution food a clinic, health free a area, storage Msgr. A.McAndrews Donald Father Gurka continued, “I n 92 Monsignor 1972, In Rev. Peter D. Menghini with his brilliance. He had He brilliance. his with about Peter. fedothers He share to stories wonderful many so are “There noted. homilist the care,” and love His with them feeding – them with meal a shares Jesus turn in and story their share Jesus with men the quiet, caringways.” smallin done was kindness did Peter. His charitable himself onothers–nor us that Jesusneverforced This accountalsoreminds others. many so and me to Peter showed great courtesy great courtesy of Jesus, and account also relates the eternity. of sunrise the enjoying is he now that believe I life. Peter’s of sunset the were sunrise.’ The last several years the towards but sunset the towards not walks who man a is Christian ‘The states, Barclay William scholar Diocesan LadiesofCharity. the of Moderator and Council Priests Council, Finance Diocesan Conference, Catholic Pennsylvania on the Social Welfare Division of the Children and Youth. Healsoserved of Office Aging, of Agency Area Flood Recovery Task Force of 1972, University, Marywood at Work Social of School Hospital, State Retreat University, Misericordia of Council President’s Home, Nursing Crest ValleyHospital, Mercy for Directors of Board the on served He elderly. the for HEAD Gabriel HouseandProject Program, Advocate Court Sisters, Big Brothers Big of Chapter Barre Bridge Youththe Wilkes-Program, the developed He community. and accomplishments in the Church many his recognize to held was II in1983. a of Honor by Pope John Paul Monsignor. He went on to be named a Papal Chamberlain with the title of him appointed VI Paul Pope 1973, In Dunmore. in Joseph Saint Villa at resident a became then He 2004. in retirement his until years three “On the road to Emmaus “The EmmausGospel In 1992, a retirement dinner retirement a 1992, In Cemetery. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel City, N.Y. YorkNew Justine, daughter, and Japan, Okinawa, Force, Air U.S. Jesse, son, and Colo., Centennial, Twana, companion, his and Daniel and daughter, Rachel, Drums; Joan, wife, his and Michael bothers: two by survived has beentome.” inspirational brother/friendhe most grateful for the wonderful, amI him. without continue to cross the with left are we But lifted. now are which crosses, many carried had “Yes,Peter conclusion. in said Gurka Father persons,” those of one was Peter Father times. those at lives our into person right theputs God most, it need we knowledge.” feed others with his incredible used his great intelligence to and memory photographic a Wilkes-Barre PA, 18701. Street, Northampton 33 Kitchen, Paul de Vincent Saint the to made Aloysius Parishin Wilkes-Barre. be scheduled at a future date at Saint grandnephews andmanycousins. and grandnieces sixteen nephews, and nieces nine Dunmore, of Brown Helen Mary sister, one by McAndrews Falcone. He is survived Susan niece and Brown Tom law brother-in- Anne, and (Leonard) Thompson Catherine (Joan), John (Alice), Aloysius siblings by Mary’s inDunmore. Saint and Larksville in Baptist the John Saint Scranton, in Peter Saint of Cathedral the including parishes continued to assist in various Scranton in2000. of University The from Award Distinguished Alumni Achievement Misericordia in 2004, along with the 1987, and a Doctor of Divinity from King’sfrom Humanities in College of Doctor degrees: honorary two Interment was conducted was Interment is Menghini Father when that believe do “I Memorial contributions may be will Mass memorial public A predeceased was Monsignor Monsignor retirement, his In awarded was Monsignor 11 THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • JUNE 25, 2020 “Parents want to know what they’re to know what “Parents want report annual statistical The NCEA’s in peaked enrollment school Catholic Catholic USCCB the of focus The “For the parishes, the loss of a The most difficult questionsremain aid federal credited Donoghue also have The USCCB and NCEA In addition, educators are urging certainly doing everything “We’re coming back to. They don’t know that know that don’t They to. back coming yet,” know that don’t And the schools yet. she added. secondary elementary and of Catholic showedschools for 2019-2020 there 98 schools with 6,183 schools were for Enrollment or closed. consolidated year stood at more than 1.7 the academic million. million5.2 than more with 1960s early the schools. students in nearly 13,000 is on and NCEA education secretariat keeping schools open. is a This vitality. is the loss of school huge concern especially as the nation it goes through so much upheaval as the goes through the pandemic and Floyd,” Donoghue killing of George said. families, and low-income for blue collar which have been the most seriously affected by layoffs. bills relief of emergency pair a under passed early in the federal response to the pandemic-caused economic crash as helping some schools stay Protection Paycheck the said She open. allowed which Program in particular, small businesses and schools to receive on loans to keep employees forgivable will “probably weeks, eight to up for staff keep the number of closures from being worse than it is.” been advocating within the Department of Education to ensure that provisions for school aid in the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Act, Security Economic and Aid, Relief, Act, are carried out, Donoghue or CARES said. any in provision a include to Senators that legislation aid emergency future families to assistance direct provide would that expenses or tax incentives for tuition can be used for tuition. Donoghue said parents assist would provision either in nonpublic children their keeping in schools. we can to shore up the ability of connected stay to families and parents to the Catholics schools,” Donoghue said. hurting schools nationwide Catholic CLEVELAND (CNS) – More than than (CNS) – More CLEVELAND is probably diocese every “Nearly of director McDonald, Dale Sister at the of closings Announcements relations public Kaplow, Margaret Education leaders expect more lot of people (in education) are “A of state a in such is “Everything Financial fallout from pandemic, recession recession pandemic, from fallout Financial 100 Catholic elementary and secondary and elementary Catholic 100 to close are expected schools nationwide by the fall, largely because of financial coronavirus resulting from the challenges economic and the resulting pandemic recession. have don’t we While closure. a facing the closures as we it in stone, we think Mary schools,” 150 to 100 are speak of the director Pat Donoghue, executive Education at the of Catholic Secretariat of Catholic Bishops, U.S. Conference said June 12. public policy and educational research at the National Catholic Educational collected information said Association, by her organization points to the same number of school closures. end of the 2019-2020 academic year from the illustrate archdioceses and diocese inchallenge facing Catholic education: 10 of Newark, New Jersey; Archdiocese the five in the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey; three in the Diocese of Pittsburgh into two; two while four others will merge in the Diocese of Sacramento, California; of Archdiocese the in six least at and Boston with more expected. the 12 June said NCEA, at manager information association had compiled are showing that at least 97 schools closing. The number is based on official announcements, media reports and conversations NCEA officials have had with diocesan school superintendents, she said. of closures in the coming announcements weeks as parents who have lost jobs portions of under the shutdown of large the economy because of the pandemic Catholic afford longer no can they decide school tuition. not may families that breath their holding be able to swing it or choose not to swing Donoghue told of uncertainty,” a time in it Catholic News Service. flux,” Sister McDonald agreed. “A lot of have their (enrollment) schools still don’t The registration together. information toMarch late is re-registration period and April, when they ask you to commit again. happen. In addition is the wholeThat didn’t tuition piece with people unemployed.

“Ask him, every day, to help you. to help you. “Ask him, every day, As he sent them off to enjoy the to enjoy the As he sent them off “They turned to Jesus, who was “They turned to Jesus, who was The bishop asked the kids to remember to kids the asked bishop The “Boys and girls, we’re like those “Boys and girls, we’re like those During his virtual homily, Bishop Bishop During his virtual homily, “They turned to the only one who who one only the to turned “They He will. That’s his promise,” the bishop That’s He will. and times good in you with be “He’ll said. us over watch will He moments. difficult did He concern. and love His great with that for His disciples and he promises to do it for me and for you!” summer months, the bishop reminded the reminded bishop the months, summer that Jesus is with students to never forget each one of us at all times. right with them, in the midst of the right with them, in the midst of the enough When they were humble storm. do this anymore to say ‘Lord, we can’t that is when Jesus calmed by ourselves,’ the waters and brought them to safety,” Bishop Bambera said. what the disciples did during the storm. disciples in the midst of that storm right that in the midst of disciples through it make we’ll if wonder We now. things if wonder We times. difficult these will ever get back to normal, if school was before, if we’ll be it ever be like will safe,” he said. Bambera explained to the students Bambera explained to the students the same message applies now during COVID-19. could help, Jesus,” the bishop told the the could help, Jesus,” the bishop told students. a huge storm, the disciples, who were a huge storm, the disciples, who were someone needed they realized fishermen, and wind the calm to capable more far waves and bring everyone to safety. students

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SCRANTON – While the school yearschool the While – SCRANTON Before graduating and moving onto The Diocese of Scranton Catholic Bishop Bambera During his homily, “What should we do when we find The bishop encouraged students to During the closing Mass, the Gospel Bishop Bambera tells Catholic school Catholic tells Bambera Bishop ended in a very unusual way, eighth grade eighth way, unusual very a in ended students, their families and educators, bit of normalcy to enjoy a little were able together gather to invited were they as in prayer. high school, eighth grade students were given a link for a virtual closing Mass Bambera. C. Joseph by Bishop celebrated Schools Office and Diocesan Office of produce to collaborated Communications the Mass, incorporating the bishop celebrating Mass with students from various Diocesan schools conducting individual readings, offering prayers and singing various hymns. congratulated the students, parents and teachers for adapting to the challenging alsoof the coronavirus. He circumstances moments,acknowledged many milestone sporting and trips field concerts, including the of because cancelled be to had events coronavirus. ourselves faced with all of these difficult worry? we Should things? confusing and Should we give up? Should we be afraid? Bambera Bishop not,” Absolutely No. said. look for answers to those questions in the Gospel of Saint Mark. his disciples crossingand Jesus message of During proclaimed. was Galilee of Sea the Bishop Joseph C. Bambera delivers the homily for a virtual the homily for students closing Mass for delivers Bishop Joseph C. Bambera the bishop reminded The of Scranton. the Diocese schools across Catholic various at Television) courtesy: (Photo Catholic all times. with them at Jesus remains that students 12 JUNE 25, 2020 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT Second Grade”certificate. were rewardedwiththeir“Escape book, andwaterbottle–thestudents sunglasses, abeachtowel,sunscreen, escape. Once all items were packed – be given a mystery item to pack for their when and completed correctly, the student would worksheets five designed “Escape Second Grade.” Their teachers solving andcritical thinking skillsto Wilkes-Barre hadtousetheir problem at During STREAMweek,secondgraders mom Jennifer and brother Livio. photo Reagan Seiwell poseswith celebrated their graduation. In this School inMountain Top recently Kindergarten studentsat SaintJude Saint Nicholas/SaintMarySchoolin “Sweet Mrs. Dowd” byher second grade class. Dowd Day” onJune6, 2020,anoutdoor parade in frontofthe school,andaserenade of after 42 years ofteaching in ourCatholic Schools byreceiving a proclamation of “Mrs. Mrs. JoanDowd, ateacher at HolyRosarySchool inDuryea,celebrates her retirement Catholic HighSchool. Each $500 scholarship will be used to further their education at a Diocese of Scranton Students wereselected based ontheiracademic excellence and community service. in Jessup,wererecently awarded scholarships from the Carbondale Trinity Club. Gillian Idhaw andBenjamin Mulvey,Salle Academy eighth grade studentsat La Wilkes-Barre Holy Redeemer HighSchoolin at theschool’s GraduationMass. School inScranton,shareshisremarks Valedictorian atSaintClare/Saint Paul Rocco Rinaldi,theClassof2020 to becometomorrow’s faith-filledleaders. fulfilling their mission of preparing today’s youth and young adults classroom andintheirservicetoothers. are proudtosharethefollowingsuccessesofourstudentsin development ofmoraljudgment and Christiandecision-making. We in anenvironmentthatisacademicallyexcellentandfacilitatesthe The Diocese of Scranton is committed to educating our students The DioceseofScrantoniscommittedtoeducatingourstudents Holy CrossHighSchools. Department at both BishopO’Haraand of the faculty and Chair of the English honor Mrs.NoreenDelaney, amember Delaney Scholarshiphasbeencreatedto Scholarship Award recipient. The Noreen named the 2020NoreenDelaney Memorial High School in Dunmore, has been Jillian Brennan, a student at Jason Tribbet. with an engraved bell from principal Snyder ispresented School System. Miss after teaching for43years intheCatholic Holy Family Academy inHazleton Miss Carole Snyder recently retired from Each day, ourschoolsare Holy Cross

THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • JUNE 25, 2020 13 Our Lady of Peace School in Clarks Lady of Peace Our As part of a distance learning project, learning distance a As part of a fourth grade student at Robert Kopetan, studied , Towanda in Agnes School Saint state of Mississippi. and presented on the The fifth grade students at were challenged to create something that moves using simple to create were challenged Green The pictures above feature some of their creations. machines. grade student at student grade

recently Exeter in School Catholic Area Wyoming Molly Fox, a second Fox, a Molly Saint Mary of Mount Carmel School Mount Carmel of Saint Mary , in Dunmore uses her fist to find the size of her heart. Band members at members Band Mark Stansky, Mr. year band concert under the direction of performed an end of Brandon Carpentier, Benecio Contardi, Vincent are Pictured director. band Connor Renfer, Pribula, Samantha Martha Renfer, Goffredo, Ethan Matechak, James Bullock. Robert Stanchak, and Notre Dame Jr./Sr. High School in High Dame Jr./Sr. Notre , adds some decorations to her car prior to prior car her to decorations some , adds East Stroudsburg her graduation ceremony at Pocono Raceway. Bailey Reilly, a senior at senior a Reilly, Bailey celebrates its graduation with an outdoor ceremony attended by family, friends, community supporters, and alumni. celebrates its graduation with an outdoor ceremony attended by family, McHugh School in Cresco The eighth grade class at Monsignor With more than 1,000 votes for teachers in 60 different 60 in teachers for votes 1,000 than more With school districts, Mrs. Jennifer Jones and Mrs. Janet in Academy at Good Shepherd teachers Lyons, votes to be in the Kingston, both earned enough contest, Appreciation” top 10 of the “Quaranteacher hosted by the Mueller Family McDonalds. Each of free and basket gift a received teachers 10 top the McCafe coffee for a year. 14 JUNE 25, 2020 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT SCRANTON •WILKES-BARREHONESDALE ALLENTOWN S HOME MESKO GLASS •T • •P •W Meet •P Utilize Settle •A •G • For AllYour Printing &CopyingNeeds OME Medicaid Medicaid any existing If where location As W Ih WhileIk comfortable be administration Iw Based rusts owers owers 27 StaufferIndustrialPark•Taylor, PA 18517 sset uardianships ills anyone ave ill allr as of h • all alld •T AUTO T assistance Protection be o Guardianships October easy decided equirements estate Ic on of rusts of 570-343-0414 or570-562-2738 HINGS clients iscounts able Application Application m they now an Attorney Attorney is my and a uncomfortable meet • Guardianships discussing 1-888-4-ALL-PRINT COMMERCIAL to matters k choose practice, this www.pdqprint.com SEVENTY FIVE SEVENTY 2015, along that e as and ser Planning D in Print Solutions G and s OING in may YEARS! r convenient estate •L •L v and FOR I especially h ec •A Assistance Assistance an ET would Iw with and proper iving iving and I o T seem which lients of ce sset deadlines. A ill such u B or distributei LL no elder s now Wills Wills with ...For yourworkplace

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These young adults a driver’s licenseandnotface go to college, get health insurance, described as“Dreamers,”towork, 700,000 qualifyingyoungpeople, and which has enabled about under the Obama administration started in2012byexecutiveorder order toendDACA,aprogramthat Donald Trump’s 2017executive court rulings that blocked President examined threeseparateappellate “arbitrary andcapricious.” in rescindingtheprogramwere the Trump administration’s actions DACA. Arrivals program, known as the Deferred Action forChildhood the Trump administrationtoend by efforts against ruled 18 June of theterm,SupremeCourt one ofthemostanticipatedcases High courtrulesagainst Trump administration’s plantoendDACA July 7,Franciscan Father Pio July 6, Father Joseph Manarchuck; July 5,Father Thomas Maloney; FatherRichardMalloy; 4, Jesuit Bishop Joseph C. Bambera; July Emeritus BenedictXVI;July 3, July 1,PopeFrancis;2, June 30,Father Thomas Major; 29, Jesuit Father Ryan Maher; June Madus; Peter Monsignor Father Edward Lyman; June 28, Father RobertLozinski;June27, Loughney; June26,HolyCross weeks isasfollows: Priests schedule for the upcoming “To DACA youth, through “We welcome the U.S. Last November, the court In a5-4decision,thecourt said WASHINGTON (CNS)–In June 25,Father Gregory The Daily Prayer Request for Prayer Requestsfor Priests July 21,Father John McHale. 20, Monsignor StephenMcGough; 19, FatherGerard McGlone;July McGahagan;July 18, FatherJames 17, FatherPatrick McDowell;July 16, FatherGlennMcCreary;July Father MichaelMcCormick;July Father Thomas McCann;July15, (memorial); July 14, Passionist Monsignor Donald McAndrews Father BrendanMcAleer;July13, Martino; July 12, Holy Cross 11, F. 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We’re only going to be limited by our ability to think outside the box,” Father Don Williams, Director of Vocations and Seminarians for the Diocese of Scranton, said as the virtual retreat began. whenever you face important choices, no choice is ever a mistake. The young adults were encouraged to ask God for help step. next right the determining in Matrisciano, parishioner at Saint Matthew Parish, East was retreat the says Stroudsburg, a great experience. how others have discerned and being of troubles the through gone a young adult. I gained a new perspective on how I will make life decisions going forward,” Matrisciano said. adult from Saint Jude Parish, agreed. Top, Mountain interaction and some peace and clarity. It’s nice to talk through challenges,” Stencavage said. “It felt good to have something going on to look forward to and it’s always good to share insights and have discussions with others.” Up & Over retreat virtual going Over & Up “This is a new moment “This is really an exciting This is the first time the Bold the time first the is This As expected, the video The virtual retreat began The The Diocesan Office for SCRANTON SCRANTON – Dozens of The Up & Over Junior & Over The Up Once a student registers, each Resources needed for The Up & Over Junior High Calling all students in fifth, fifth, in all students Calling ‘Bold Choices’ in virtual retreat ‘Bold Choices’ Young adults learn how to make make to learn how adults Young sixth, seventh and eighth grades! eighth seventh and sixth, Retreat is going High School summer because of virtual this The pandemic! the COVID-19 has been working retreat team the best aspects of hard to take a and turn them into Up & Over home. virtual experience at to the virtual they will get access they will camp website where and find a suggested schedule members videos from our team each walking them through activity. home, so activity will be mailed a participant will have everything they need! Retreat is open to students in fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth adventure,” adventure,” Sister Mindy Welding, I.H.M., Director of Servants Sisters, the for Vocations Mary, of Heart Immaculate the of said. Choices retreat has ever been offered online. conferencing sessions focused on on focused sessions conferencing on coronavirus the of impact the adults participants. Young took part in virtual icebreakers and discussed how COVID-19 has affected their lives in addition to the important decisions – or ‘bold choices’ – they may be facing. with an opening session via and readings conferencing, video resources for participants to do at their own pace and a closing session via video conferencing. 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