ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CHURCH MINERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 25 JANUARY 2015 DEVOTIONAL LAMP INTENTIONS THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, 24 JANUARY Sanctuary Vigil Mass for the Third Sunday of the Year For Healing 4:00 PM BRIDGET AND JAMES CHERNOSKY AND The Holy Family ELIZABETH ANTONELLI - Connie Motko In Memory of Michael and Anna Wallacavage SUNDAY, 25 JANUARY and daughter, Alice, by Mary and Michael The Third Sunday of the Year 8:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH Wednesday Adoration Candles 10:00 AM CHESTER J. BUGLIA - Cecilia Buglia A Special Intention MONDAY, 26 JANUARY - Sts. Timothy and Titus, Sacred Heart Bishops In Memory of Katie Hudock, No Mass 88th B’day., 1/25, by The Hudock Family TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY - St. Angela Merici, Virgin For a Safe Journey for Michael Ferguson, by Family 6:00 PM HEALTH AND WELFARE OF JOHN A. PURCELL - Tom and Peggy Dallago Saint Michael the Archangel Please note Mass time change. A Special Intention WEDNESDAY, 28 JANUARY - St. Thomas Acquinas, Blessed Virgin Mary Priest and Doctor of the Church In Memory of Lena Pizzico, by daughter, Nettie 8:00 AM JAMES B. DELANEY AND LOUISE G. DELANEY – Estate * * * * * * * * * * THURSDAY, 29 JANUARY - Weekday ~ Altar Flowers ~ In Memory of Lena Pizzico, 6:30 PM MARY T. HARLEY - Anniv. - Jack Harley 100th B’day., 1/20, by son, Steve and Gig Pizzico FRIDAY, 30 JANUARY - Weekday 8:00 AM EDWARD, ELEANOR AND EDDY HEFFRON - Estate SATURDAY, 31 JANUARY PRAY for Our Priests Vigil Mass for the Fourth Sunday of the Year In your charity, please pray for the priests 4:00 PM WILLIAM J. CLIFFORD - 1st Anniv., 1/29 of our diocese, and in particular during this Wife, Barbara and Family week remember: SUNDAY, 1 FEBRUARY  26 Jan. - Rev. Joseph Campion  27 Jan. - Rev. William Campion The Fourth Sunday of the Year  28 Jan. - Rev. Thomas Carney 8:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH  29 Jan. - Rev. Msgr. Michael Chaback 10:00 AM JOHN AND KATHRYN GABURICK - Daughter,  30 Jan. - Rev. Msgr. John Chizmar Jane  31 Jan. - Rev. Donald Cieniewicz  1 Feb. - Pope Francis

...following the 8 AM Mass on Wednesdays DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR and continuing throughout The Diocese of Allentown provides assistance to anyone who, as a minor, was sexually abused. Parents, guardians, children the day concluding with and survivors of sexual abuse are invited and encouraged to Benediction and the contact the Diocese of Allentown for more information about this Miraculous Medal Novena at 6:30 PM. program. Victim Assistance Coordinator Wendy S. Krisak, M.A., NCC, LPC Please come and spend some quality time CONFIDENTIAL TELEPHONE NUMBER ~ 1-800-791-9209 with the Lord! Diocesan website: www.allentowndiocese.org - Youth Protection

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE All parish children aending Saturdays : 3:00 PM and Thursdays: 6:00 PM - Other times available by appointment - Catholic Schools are invited to aend the Catholic Schools Week Closing Mass DIOCESAN SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR here at St. Michael’s Sr. Meg Cole, S.S.J., M.S., L.M.F.T. next Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 10 AM. Telephone: (610) 866-0581 Ext. 19 Students are asked to wear their school uniforms and be seated together in Keep our hall in mind for funeral dinners, bridal and reserved pews. baby showers, weddings and other celebrations. Call the Parish Office to make arrangements. ~ THE THIRD SUNDAY OF THE YEAR ~

CHURCH AND PARISH POLICIES Dear Parishioners, Many common Church and parish policies are listed in the bulletin, if you have any questions please give us a call, our parish staff is here to help you. As is customary, when the Pope is on a

PARISH REGISTRATION foreign trip, he takes time on his flights from All are most welcome here at St. Michael the Archangel Parish. and back to Rome to speak to the journalists who If you are living within our boundaries, please register as soon as possible. If you are leaving the parish or have a change in ride on the plane. Here is a comment that might address, please notify the parish office. If you are moving out of the area, please register in a parish where you live as soon as easily be overlooked, but that I think not only possible, this is especially important for young adults who have finished college and now live in another area. If you need help helps reveal some of this pope’s own heart, but finding a parish in your new locale we will gladly assist you. also says something very profound for each of us. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM It is the Holy Father’s comment about his own Baptisms usually take place on the first Sunday of each month during the 10:00 AM Mass, unless the liturgical calendar statement that the world needs to weep. He says dictates another Sunday. Baptismal Classes are held the last about this: Sunday of the month. Parents must be registered parishioners. Contact the parish office to make arrangements for the Baptism. In choosing “god-parents”, please pay close attention to the “One of the things that is lost when there is requirements for sponsors. If there is any doubt or you need a further explanation please contact us. too much comfort, or values are not well- SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY understood, or we get used to injustice, to Couples contemplating marriage should contact Father Sedar at least one year in advance of the date of the intended marriage. this throwaway culture, is the capacity to Church date and arrangements MUST precede all other wedding plans. weep. It is a grace that we must ask for. …

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS We Christians must ask for the grace to We are happy to welcome young adults “back home” for special weep, especially those Christians who are occasions such as weddings and baptisms; however, non- parishioners who desire to celebrate a baptism or wedding here well-off; to weep about injustice and sin. will need the permission of their pastor. Weeping opens you to the understanding of VISITATION OF THE SICK Please notify the parish office if someone in your family is new realities or new dimensions of reality”. unable to attend Church and wishes to receive Holy Communion at home. Do we weep over the sins and evils of our HANDING ON OUR CATHOLIC FAITH world? This does not mean we are to live in a Because parents have given life to their children, they have the gravest obligation of educating them in our Catholic faith. For perpetual state of sadness. Pope Francis often those children who go to public schools, our CCD Program be- comes the vital means to help parents meet this responsibility. speaks of the joy of knowing Christ and being His You may enroll your child for CCD at any time but we prefer you register for the following year each May. disciple. But it may be that very joy that causes Special prep for all youth preparing for First Penance, First Holy us to weep for those who do not know that joy. Communion and Confirmation is offered and required. The young especially, who abort their babies, BAPTISM & CONFIRMATION SPONSOR CERTIFICATES Letters of recommendation for sponsors can be issued only to they do not know the joy of Christ. Can we weep active registered members of the parish who are at least 16 years of age and receive the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and for them, for their ignorance to what they are Penance on a regular basis. Sponsors must also be fully initiated members of the Church; that is, have received the missing and for the effect this evil will have upon Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. them? The Holy Father is quite right, we can get All Sponsor Certificates must be requested at least three weeks in advance of sacrament date. so used to injustice, to the throwaway culture,

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN - CATHOLIC CHARITIES that we think it is alright, so long as it does not A multi-purpose social service agency providing assistance to seem to affect us. But is does. And if we cannot families, children and adults. Pottsville Office ~ 570-628-0466 weep over it, it really is affecting us. CRISIS PREGNANCY HELP LINE—1-888-467-8466 PROJECT RACHAEL Post Abortion Healing Ministry ~ 1-866-372-2435 Peace— Father Adam ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CHURCH 25 JANUARY 2015 MINERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

We pray for the souls of the following 31 ALTAR SERVERS Tues., Jan. 27 - 6:00 PM - Wed., Jan. 28 - 6:30 PM Sisters of St. Joseph who died in 2014: Thurs., Jan. 29 - 6:30 PM - Brylee Beach Sr. Jane O’Neill ~ Sr. Elizabeth Ochs WEEKEND ALTAR SERVERS Sr. Rose Magill ~ Sr. Virginia Fitzgerald

Sat., Jan. 31 - 4 PM - Chris and Grace Muench, Sr. Elizabeth Zubaly ~ Sr. Mary McMullan Ashley Donlin, Jesse Foran Sr. Evelyn Mignone ~ Sr. Marcella Malone Sun., Feb. 1 - 8 AM - Sarah Leibig, Nikki Conville, Sr. Rose Mary Collins ~ Sr. Miriam Allorota Sara Motley, Joseph Crouse Sr. Miriam McDevitt ~ Sr. Ann Kearns Sun., Feb. 1 - 10 AM - Maura Bentz, Patrick Moran, Sr. Marie McWilliams ~ Sr. Mary Boyle Kenneth Strenkoski Sr. Rita Ciabattoni ~ Sr. Saint Ursula Egan Sr. Mary Rutter ~ Sr. Jane McGettigan EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF Sr. Angeline Clawson ~ Sr. Loretta Hogan HOLY COMMUNION AND LECTORS Sr. Winifred Grelis ~ Sr. Ann Malloy Sat., Jan. 31 - 4 PM - Sr. Catherine, Donna Purcell, Sr. Helen Reilly ~ Sr. Ann McClister Charles Reber, Sr. Lector: Joan Versavage Sr. Mary Walsh ~ Sr. Catharine Murphy Sun., Feb. 1 - 8 AM - Sr. Catherine, Brenda Duncan, Sr. Marjorie Sweeney ~ Sr. Charles McNeelis Dottie Kull Lector: Theresa Parry Sr. Catherine Mooney ~ Sr. Marie Weaver Sun., Feb. 1 - 10 AM - Sr. Catherine, Carol Miller Paul Noon Lector: Collin Larkin Sr. Ethel Reitz May they rest in peace! 2nd Annual Sportsman Super 15 Raffle Drawing date: March 21, 2015 DIOCESAN RETREATS: $10 per chance or 5 for $40 Diocesan Men’s Retreat - Feb. 27 to Mar. 1, 2015 at St. Francis Center for Renewal, Bethlehem, PA. The Individual ckets and packets of 10, 20, and 25 are weekend cost is $175.00 for a shared room and $225 for available in the vesbule. Now is the me to get these a single. Msgr. Schlert will be conducting the retreat. out to hunng clubs, camps and groups. Makes a nice Call Bob Olney at 610-289-8900 X 224 with any gi for Valenne’s Day . Tickets are also available in the questions. For more information or to register visit http://www.cmfda.org. Parish Office. 15 great prizes any one of which any Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat – Mar. 20 to 22, 2015 - An sportsman would love to win: intimate spiritual journey for anyone seeking healing after abortion. To register contact Sr. Meg Cole at 1. Thompson Center Impact 1-866-372-2435 or [email protected]. 2. Ascend FS10 Sit-in-Angler Kayak or $250 cash Deadline for registration is March 9, 2015. 3. Ruger Target Pistol 22LR 4. Central Penn Pheasant Hunt for 2 5. BPS Johnny Morris signature spinning 2014 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT REQUEST combo or $100 cash If you need a 2014 contribution statement for tax purposes, please complete the following information 6. S&W M&P Bodyguard 380 with laser and deposit form in the collection basket or return 7. Taxidermist Game Mount—Whitetail Head and directly to the Parish Office. There is a locked drop Shoulder size box located on the front of the Parish Office building 8. Ruger American Rifle 308 or 270 for before or after-hours drop-off. Requests will only 9. Masterbuilt Smoker be honored by use of this form. Please submit by 10. $100 BPS Gi Card January 27, 2015. If you wish to receive credit for 2014, all donations must be received in the Parish 11. Ruger 10/22 takedown w/backpack SS 22LR Office by January 27, 2015. Thank you! 12. Susquehanna River Guided Cat-Fishing trip for 2 13. Wicked Ridge Warrior Crossbow Package or $250 Name: ______14. Henry Golden Boy 22LR 15. Wildgame Innovaons Trail Cam Address: ______

Need not be present to win. For firearms, winner is ______responsible for background check, taxes and transfer. Phone #: ______Envelope #______Prizes sponsored by Bass Pro Shops, Ward’s Wildlife Taxidermy and The Gun Shop, Minersville ~ THE THIRD SUNDAY OF THE YEAR ~

CCD and Sacrament News: Collecons - January 17 - 18, 2015 - CCD Classes are held every Tuesday from Average weekly operaonal expenses: $8411.31 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM in the Parish Center. Envelopes used: 355 Total Envelopes: 692 - Tues., Jan. 27, 2015 - 6 PM Mass - All children will Regular collecon: $4946.00 meet in the Parish Center at 5:45 PM. Students will be Energy collecon to date: $6817.24 taken to Church as a group. Dismissal is at 7:15 PM Second collecƟon this weekend - Catholic Relief from the Parish Center as usual. Second collecƟon next weekend - Dues - Confirmation Retreat - Sat., March 7, 2015 beginning at 11AM in Parish Center for Catholic School and CCD children. Parent/sponsor session begins at 2:30 PM. Students, FOR SALE: parents and sponsors will attend 4 PM Mass. One of our parishioners is offering a used, but working, clothes dryer for anyone who might be in need. If interested, CCD SUB SALE please call the Parish Office this week—570-544-4741. CCD students are now selling coupons for Tony’s Meat Market Footlong Subs for $6.50. Choices available are: Ham and Cheese, Turkey or Italian. Coupons are PARISH EVENT CALENDAR available in the Church vestibule on weekends or from Jan. 25: CCD Sub Sale begins. any CCD student. Super Bowl is coming up and subs Jan. 27: Attention: “Pyrohy Ladies”. An important make a great addition to your party menu! Thanking you meeting will be held at 1 PM in the Parish in advance for your continued support and generosity. Center meeting room. All those involved in Coupons expire on June 7, 2015 so don’t delay! this fundraiser are urged to attend. New cooks NATIVITY B.V.M. HIGH SCHOOL will be hosting a Tuition are invited! Many hands make light work plus Assistance Presentation for the 2015-2016 school year it’s a great time of fellowship! and school tours on Wed., Feb. 11, 2015 beginning at Jan. 28: Society of St. Vincent de Paul meets in the 6:30 PM. No pre-registration is required. Contact the Parish Center meeting room at 7 PM. school at 570-622-8110 or [email protected]. Jan. 29: Parish Council meets at 7 PM in the Parish ASSUMPTION B.V.M. GRADE SCHOOL AND PRE-SCHOOL Center meeting room. Catholic Schools Week begins with Open House and Registration for the 2015-2016 School Year today, Feb. 1: Catholic Schools Week Mass at 10 AM Jan. 25, 2015 from 11:30 AM to 3 PM. Faculty and Mar. 21: Sportsman’s Dinner and Raffle administration will be available to answer any questions. Transfer grants are available. Call 570-622-0106. January 50/50 Drawing: This Wed., Jan. 28, 2015 Tours are available at any time. ABVM offers 2, 3 and 5 Drop your January 50/50 envelopes in the collection day Pre-K Programs. Children must be 3 years of age basket by this weekend. Extra envelopes are available by Oct. 1, 2015. Full-day Pre-K children must be 4 in the vestibule. Please list your name, telephone # years old by Oct. 1, 2015. Half-day - 9 to 11:30 AM and envelope # on the extra envelopes. $1 per Full day - 9 AM to 2 PM. Before and after-school care is envelope. Good luck to all! offered at an additional cost.

Ash Wednesday Pyrohy and Halushkie Sale AROUND THE TOWN Orders are now being taken for potato pyrohy and Mass and Veneration of St. Pauline Relic is being held halushkie. $6.00 per dozen pyrohy and $6.00 per quart tomorrow, Jan. 26 at 5 PM in Our Lady’s Chapel of St. Patrick. of halushkie. Call Anne at 570-544-2481 to place your Knights of Columbus Pilgrimage - Sat., Jan. 31, 2015 from order. Last date to order is Feb. 10, 2015. 8:30 AM to 3 PM at St. Francis Center for Renewal, Pick-up date is Ash Wednesday - February 18, 2015 Bethlehem. $45 offering - $20 deposit (includes lunch). Pre- in the Parish Center cafeteria from 10 AM to noon. register by calling 610-867-8890. Pilgrimage will be conducted by Fr. Marn Kern. MARCH 2015 LOTTERY CALENDARS Halupki Dinner sponsored by St. Nicholas Church will be Donaon $10 - Great stocking stuffers! MARCH 2015 held on Sun., Feb. 8, 2015 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at their Check out the table in the vesbule before hall in Primrose. $9.50 per plaer. Advance Ɵckets only. Call and aer weekend Masses for your Lucky 570-544-4581. Loery Calendars. Calendars are also available weekdays in the Parish Office between the hours of 9 AM and 3 PM. A SPONSOR OF THE WEEK winner every day if all the calendars are sold! Top Prize is We are grateful to $1000.00. Winners are determined by the 7 PM daily number B G’s VALUE MARKET drawing of the PA loery. All calendars are sold in sealed for sponsoring an ad, making our bulletin possible. envelopes. Unsold calendars must be returned unopened.