The Catholic Light WWW.DIOCESEOFSCRANTON.ORG VOLUME 118 NUMBER 5 ISSN-0164-9418 THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018 Way of the Cross Christians carry palm branches Young people write meditations for Good Friday March 25 while walking the VATICAN CITY (CNS) – During this year dedicated to the younger traditional path generations, Francis asked that the meditations for his Good Friday that took service be written by young people. on his last entry Twelve young women and three young men between the ages of 16 into Jerusalem and 28 wrote the refl ections and prayers that will be read March 30 during during the the Stations of the Cross at ’s Colosseum – an event attended by the pope and thousands of pilgrims, and one seen by potentially millions Procession of television and online viewers. on the Mount The pope is giving more than a voice to the voiceless; he’s giving of Olives in them an actual world stage. Jerusalem. This unique opportunity shows just how much importance the pope places on having young people’s voices be heard, said Agnese Brunetti, 17. Sofi a Russo, 18, said they had never written a meditation for prayerful refl ection before and “there are people much more qualifi ed to do it.” “But,” she said, “perhaps the pope wanted to show that the church is also made up of simple people like us” and that it isn’t always necessary to be a theologian, rather, “it’s enough to have experienced Jesus’ love.” Continued on page 5

Shout ‘hosanna’ in the world! Pope Francis exhorts youth at Palm Sunday

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass with thousands of young people, Pope Francis urged them to continue singing and shouting “hosanna” in the world, proclaiming the lord- ship of Jesus and following his example of outreach to the poor and suffering. The crowd that shouted “hosanna” as Jesus entered Jerusalem in- Pope Francis blesses the faithful with holy cluded all those for whom Jesus was a source of joy, those he healed and water during Palm Sunday Mass in forgave, and those he welcomed after they had been excluded from society, Peter’s Square at the Vatican. In his , the pope said in his homily March 25. the Holy Father said that this , which But others were irritated by Jesus and tried to silence his followers, begins with the singing of “hosanna” and the pope said. In the same way, people today will try to silence young then moves to the reading of Jesus’ passion, people who continue to follow Jesus, because “a joyful young person is combines “stories of joy and su ering, hard to manipulate.” mistakes and successes, which are part of “There are many ways to silence young people and make them invis- our daily lives as disciples.” ible,” the pope said. There are “many ways to anesthetize them, to make them keep quiet, ask nothing, question nothing. There are many ways to Left: Bambera incenses a cross during sedate them, to keep them from getting involved, to make their dreams the Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of fl at and dreary, petty and plaintive.” . See page 2 for the Bishop’s Easter Pope Francis asked the young people “not to keep quiet. Even if others Message, and page 3 for information about keep quiet, if we older people and leaders keep quiet, if the whole world the . keeps quiet and loses its joy, I ask you: Will you cry out?” Continued on page 4

this issue’s 150th feature laity as servant leaders in the church MARCH 29, 2018 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT 2 always, untiltheendofage.” words oftherisenJesusthatwill soonbeproclaimedon Ascension Thursday, “Iamwithyou the in consolation find we may lives, our in and Church our in world, our in unfold will that ble andconvincingways,thelife andloveoftherisenJesus. And despiteallofthechallenges this Easter season to continually embrace ourmission as a Church. May we proclaim, in tangi Diocese ofScrantontheirspiritualhomesinceitsfoundingin1868,mayweberenewedduring resurrection ofJesusandthegospelforwhichhegavehislife. the in manifested God of power the to over ourselves hand we when sense makes only life enough tosimplyplaceourtrustinthepassingthingsofthislife. Rather, forthemandus, not is it that affirms presence very Their world. our to especially and Church our to witness believers have done for 150 years in this portion of God’s kingdom, they will offer a powerful candidates will present themselves for full initiation into the . In so doing, as 89 and Jesus, of resurrection and death life, the into baptized be will Scranton of Diocese the on Holy Saturday night during the great Vigil of Easter when 68 catechumens from throughout open ourselvestohim.” are no situations which God cannot change, there is no sin which he cannot forgive if only we able to ? Let us not close our hearts, let us not lose confidence, let us never give up: there be won’t we that think we Do sins? our by down weighed feel we Do sad? and disheartened weary,often we lives! Are our into bring to wants God that newness the to closed be not us “Let Jesus. of resurrection the through ours is that hope the of us reminded Francis, Father, tion isgiventomeandyou. are first to witness the empty tomb to go forth and share the good news of Jesus’ resurrec - Body and Blood – the Eucharist. … And the same mandate proclaimed to the women who from thealtarsofourearliestchurchesisoffered toustodayintheSacramentofJesus’ crucified. He has been raised; he is not here.” … The same life of the risen Lord received well. “Do not be amazed! You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the asus to speaks years, 150 its for Church local this of part a been have who souls faithful to and Christians first the to hope provided which evangelist, the Mark, Saint from people haveremainedconstant. among his of faithandbelief inthelivingpresenceofJesus of thefoundingDioceseScranton,trustinpower different fromwhatwouldhavebeenexperienced at thetime dental elements of thecelebration ofEaster that arevastly the risenJesus. world andtocarrythemintotheeternallifepromisedby in theresurrectionanditspowertosustainthemthis belief their acknowledge to especially most and family Easter was a moment to pause, to give thanks, to celebrate and theirfamilies. who wereattempting tocarveoutanewlife for themselves on the part of thosewhopreparedthem: poor immigrants these celebrations were the result of much sacrifice and effort experienced in theircountriesoforigin.Inmostinstances, feasted on traditional Easter fare that recreated what they families same these day, the in on Later fear. without and of lifeandforgivingthemtheopportunitytoworshipfreely challenges the through them carrying for God to thanks and Mass. These stronganddeterminedsouls,dressedinthebestclothestheyowned,offered praise Sunday Easter of celebration the in participate to order in miles for walking foot, on so did for thefirsttimeasmembersofnewlyestablishedDioceseScranton. faithful have celebrated the glory of Easter. On April 12, 1868, they celebrated Easter Sunday the regionwasstill under thecare of theBishopexpansive Diocese ofPhiladelphia – the while 1825 in County Susquehanna in Lake Silver at Saint Augustine church, first the of ing central ­ Bishop of Scranton Most Reverend C. Bambera,D.D., J.C.L. Faithfully yoursintheRisenChrist, to healheartsandchangeliveswillbemost evident This blessedpoweroftherisenJesus During his first Easter homily as Pope, preached five years ago this very month, our Holy In themidstoflife’s struggles,thesamegospelpassage years. 150 in changed has Much Yet,inci the of all for For all of these hard-working and dedicated believers, While a fewofthese worshippers arrived at their churches in horse-drawn carriages, most Since theearliest daysofaCatholicpresenceinthewildernessnortheasternandnorth Dear friends, My sisters and brothers, like countless numbers of faithful souls who have called this called have who souls faithful of numbers countless like brothers, and sisters My BISHOP BAMBERA’S EASTERMESSAGE – fromtheFrenchrefugeecolonyinBradfordCounty1793tobuild- - iglesia deSan Aloysius en Wilkes-Barre. at Saint Aloysius Church in Wilkes-Barre. La Resurrección está representada en estevitral de la The Resurrection isdepictedinthisstainedglasswindow - el Juevesdela Ascensión: “Yo siempreestaréconustedes, hastaelfindelmundo”. proclamada será pronto que resucitado Jesús del palabras las en consuelo encontrar podemos de todos los desafíos que se sucedan en nuestro mundo, en nuestra Iglesia y en nuestras vidas, proclamemos, de manera tangible y convincente, la vida y el amor de Jesús resucitado. Y a pesar durante este tiempo dePascuaparaasumirnuestramisión comoIglesia continuamente. Que la Diócesis de Scranton su hogar espiritual desde su fundación en 1868, podamos ser renovados por elcualdiosuvida. nos entregamos al poder de Dios manifestado en la resurrección de Jesús y en el evangelio pasajeras deestemundo.Másbien,paraellosynosotros, la vidasolotiene sentido cuando cosas en las confianza nuestra depositar simplemente suficiente es no que afirma presencia ofrecerán unpoderosotestimonio a nuestraIglesiayespecialmente a nuestromundo.Susola Dios, de reino del porción esta en años durante 150 creyentes los hecho han lo hacerlo, como Católica. Al Iglesia la en cristiana iniciación su completar para presentarán se candidatos 89 de toda la Diócesis de Scranton serán bautizados en la vida, muerte y resurrección de Jesús, y evidente en la noche del Sábado Santo durante la gran Vigilia de Pascua cuando 68 catecúmenos no haypecadoquepuedaserperdonadosideverasnosabrimosaél“. cambiar, pueda no Dios que situaciones hay no no rindamos: nos nunca confianza, corazones, la perdamos nuestros cerremos No frente? hacer podremos no que ¿Pensamos pecados? ¿Estamos a menudo cansados, desanimados y tristes? ¿Nos sentimos abrumados por nuestros vidas! nuestras a traer quiere Dios que novedad la a cerrados estemos “¡No Jesús. de rección resur la de medio por tenemos que esperanza la recordó nos mes, mismo este en años cinco las buenasnuevasdelaresurrecciónJesús,nosesdadoamíyustedes. mandato proclamado alasmujeres, primerostestigosdelatumbavacíaparasalirycompartir nos ofrece hoy en el Sacramento del Cuerpo y la Sangre de Jesús: la Eucaristía. ... Y el mismo La misma vida del Señor resucitado recibida de los altares de nuestras iglesias más antiguas se Domingo de Pascua. Estas almas fuertes y decididas, vestidas con la mejor ropa que poseían, le of- la mayoría lo hicieron a pie, caminando kilómetros para participar en la celebración de la Misa del Mientras que algunos de estos feligreses llegaban a sus iglesias en carruajes jalados por caballos, de PascuaporprimeravezcomomiembroslareciénestablecidaDiócesisScranton. Domingo el celebraron 1868, de abril de 12 El Pascua. la de gloria la celebrado han fieles los Filadelfia: de Diócesis expansiva la de obispo del cuidado el bajo todavía estaba región la tras de la primera iglesia, San Agustín en Silver Lake en el condado de Susquehanna en 1825, mien- desde lacoloniaderefugiadosfrancesesenelcondadoBradford1793hastaconstrucción Obispo de Scranton Reverendísimo Joseph C. Bambera,D.D., J.C.L. Fielmente suyo enCristoresucitado, Mis queridas hermanas y hermanos, así como innumerables almas fieles que han llamadoa Este bendito poder deJesúsresucitado para sanar corazones y cambiar vidas serámás Durante suprimera homilía de Pascuacomo Papa, nuestroSantoPadre,Francisco, hace Desde losprimerosdíasdeunapresenciacatólicaenelnoresteynortePensilvania, Queridos amigos, MENSAJE DEPASCUA DEL OBISPOBAMBERA Nazaret, el crucificado. 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Todos los elementos inciden- y llevarlosalavidaeternaprometidaporelJesúsresucitado. en la resurrección y su poder para sostenerlos enestemundo celebrar lafamiliayespecialmenteparareconocersucreencia fue unmomentoparahacerunapausa,dargracias, Para todosestoscreyentesdedicadosytrabajadores,laPascua intentaban moldearunanuevavidaparaellosysusfamilias. que pobres inmigrantes prepararon: las quienes de parte por esfuerzo y sacrificio mucho de resultado el fueron braciones sus paísesdeorigen.Enlamayoríaloscasos,estascele- de Pascua para estar en sintonía con lo que experimentaron en estas mismasfamiliassedeleitaronconlatradicionalcomida rendir cultoaDioslibrementeysintemor. Más tarde eneldía, a travésdelosdesafíoslavidaypordarlesoportunidad recieron alabanzasyagradecimientosaDiosporacompañarlos En mediodelasluchaslavida,elmismopasajedel - -

3 THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • MARCH 29, 2018 Every year on Good Friday, a collection is a collection is on Good Friday, Every year of the Custody of the The Franciscans and maintain Holy Land Franciscans staff in In order to assist Christians to remain The Franciscans operate and support The Franciscans provide pastoral care The Franciscan Media Center tells the Good Friday Collection Good Providing Care to Christians in the Holy Land in the Holy Care to Christians Providing taken up in Catholic churches to support the taken up in Catholic working in the Holy work of the Franciscans there rely heavily on the help Land. Christians during this special day in that comes to them life of faith. the Church and our the unique responsibility of Holy Land have Places as well as caring caring for the Holy living in the Holy Land. It for the Christians living in is vital that we care for the Christians a Christian the Holy Land in order to maintain with a majority presence in a land that is filled Islamic and Jewish population. This enables those the Holy places and shrines. pilgrims who who live in the Holy Land and the spiritual and visit to deepen their faith and their history. cultural connection to Salvation and young the Holy Land, including the poor of couples, the Custody builds thousands they build senior Additionally, residential units. is provided care facilities. Medical assistance for the needy. schools open to all, regardless of religion or scholarships for They provide nationality. students to prepare them to get jobs and remain in the Holy Land as part of living Catholic communities. Funds are distributed to young men studying to become Franciscan or Franciscan archaeologists brothers. Finally, pursue ongoing research at the Holy Places discovering historical artifacts. in 29 parishes in the Holy Land offering worship, Christian formation, youth and family programs. story of the Holy Land through multimedia distributed throughout the world in more The friars organize than seven languages. celebrations for the local Christians liturgical and pilgrims and share with other Christian communities in the Holy Land in ongoing ecumenical cooperation. Photos/Mike Melisky CTV Airing Services Week Airing Holy CTV Catholic Television of the Diocese of Scranton (CTV) Scranton of Diocese of the Television Catholic Thursday, on Holy Supper Mass of the Lord’s Good Friday service commemorating the Lord’s p.m. 8 at 31, March Saturday, Holy on Mass Vigil Easter coverage of: will also carry EWTN’s CTV CHRISM MASS IN ROME with Pope Francis, THE LORD’S PASSION OF CELEBRATION THE CROSS FROM ROME – Pope OF WAY THE with Pope ROME MASS FROM VIGIL EASTER withROME FROM EASTER OF MASS SOLEMN AND — EASTER MESSAGE ORBI’ ‘URBI ET Pope City, Vatican in Square Saint Peter’s From The Catholic Light p.m. and Monday, April 2, at 3:20 p.m. p.m. and Monday, will provide live coverage of the following Holy Week Week Holy following of the coverage live provide will services at the Cathedral of Saint Peter: 29, at 5:30 p.m. March 30 at 12:10 p.m. Passion on March 29, live at 3:30 a.m. March Thursday, 31, March FROM ROME with Pope Francis, Saturday, live at 12 midnight. from The Stations of the Cross, over presides Francis at 6:30 30, live March in Rome, on Friday, Coliseum the 31, at 5:30 a.m. March on Saturday, p.m.; encore 31, live at 2:30 p.m.; encore March Francis, Saturday, April 1, at 12 midnight. on Sunday, at April 1, live at 4 a.m.; encore Pope Francis, Sunday, 7 p.m. BLESSING and message Easter traditional the gives Francis at 6 April 1, live at 6 a.m.; encores blessing, on Sunday, Priests serving throughout the Diocese gathered at serving gathered Priests the Diocese throughout the for 4 p.m. at 27, March Tuesday, on the Cathedral at which the Holy Oils Chrism Mass, Solemn Pontifical throughout of sacraments conferral the used during blessed. were year the Church At the Cathedral, the Cathedral, At Paschal Triduum Begins Paschal Triduum Holy Thursday, March 29: of theof Friday, March 30: Commemoration Good will March 31: Morning Prayer Saturday, Holy will Bambera Easter Sunday, April 1: Bishop the Pontifical Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Mass of the Lord’s Evening the Pontifical will be the Bishop Bambera will begin at 5:30 p.m. and homilist. During the Mass, principal celebrant which of Feet, there will be the rite of the Washing of the feet of his apostles washing re-enacts Christ’s this Mass there will Following at the . to of the Most be the transfer will continue until 10 the place of repose. Adoration will be celebrated. when Night Prayer p.m., Bishopby celebrated the Lord of and Death Passion theof Stations The p.m. begin at 12:10 will Bambera ofday is a Good Friday at 5 p.m. be prayed Cross will and abstinence. fast retreat a by followed at the Cathedral, be at 8 a.m. full communionbe brought into preparing to those for the EasterChurch and to receive with the Catholic take will Easter Baskets of The blessing Sacraments. will Bishop Bambera Cathedral. the in p.m. at 1 place Easterthe and homilist of be the principal celebrant Mass at 8 p.m. Vigil the Cathedral. at a.m. 10 Mass at Pontifical a celebrate p.m. and 12:15 Additional Masses at 6:30 a.m. MARCH 29, 2018 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT 4 fice, but alsotheability to‘washour hands.’” great hatred; the capacity for courageous self-sacri experience: the capacity for greatlove, butalsofor feelings that we too, the men and women of today, pope noted.“Itsomehowexpresses thecontradictory him” asJesus’ suffering anddeath drawnear, the enters Jerusalem gives way to the shouts of“crucify lives asdisciples.” mistakes and successes,which are part of ourdaily passion, combines“storiesofjoyandsuffering, “hosanna” andthenmovestothereadingofJesus’ of thesinging beginswith which Mass, Sunday “palmurelli,” whichareintricatelywovenpalmfronds. olive branchesandbybishopscardinalsholding St. Peter’s Square. They were joined by others carrying adults ledtheprocessiontoobeliskincenterof faith andvocationaldiscernment. ops in October, whichwill focus onyoungpeople, drafting theworkingdocumentforSynodofBish- with input from the world’s ’ conferences, in their final document to the pope; itwill be used, along the CatholicChurchshouldrespond. challenges facingtheworld’s youngpeopleandways had spentaweekdiscussingthehopes,desiresand than 300youngadultswho,atthe Vatican’s invitation, bration of World Youth Day andincluded the more calling forguncontrol. March 24 in the local Rome “March for Our Lives,” High School in Parkland, Florida, had participated Square. The sisters,studentsatStonemanDouglas Zuniga, 15,wereamongthethousandsinSt.Peter’s Pope:‘no onecanrepress thejoyofGospel’ by Pope Francis Peter’s inSaint at Square the Vatican March 25. Youths palmfronds inprocession ofPalm carry at Sunday thestart celebrated Mass The also demonstrates how the joy Jesus The Gospel also demonstrates how the joy Jesus The acclamation ofthe crowd praising Jesusashe In hishomily, PopeFrancissaidthatthePalm young the branches, palm tall five-foot Holding they formallypresented At theendofMass, The Palm Sunday Massmarked the local cele Gabriella Zuniga, 16, and her sister Valentina Continued from page 1 - - merciful gaze.” in anysituation whatsoever, isfar fromtheFather’s can repress the joy of the Gospel,” he said. “No one, of histimesand ofourown.” of us: young and old, and sinners, the people by hisfinal cry. Hedied crying out hislove foreach look to Christ’s cross and “let ourselves be challenged hope, kill dreams andsuppressjoy, Christians the squarethatinfaceofsuch attemptstodemolish power andtosilencedissonantvoices.” those whohave no problem in seeking ways togain concern forthegoodnameofothers”and“thecry reality and invent stories for their own benefit, without figure the face of Jesus and turn him into a ‘criminal.’” “’spinning’ factsandpaintingthemsuchthattheydis- who slanderedandgavefalsewitnessagainstJesus, taneously, thepopesaid, butwereincitedbythose on others,toshareinthisjoy.” those whotrustonlyinthemselves, and lookdown tion of God’s mercy,” he said. “How hard it is for self-righteous to understand the joy and the celebra such joyintolerable,thepopesaid. many chances they themselves had been given” find ritual precepts”and“thosewhohaveforgotten the themselves righteous and ‘faithful’ to the law and its to trustandhopeonceagain.” is the joy ofsomanyforgiven sinners whoareable one whohadrestoredtheir dignity and hope? Theirs misery,” thepopesaid.“Howcouldtheynotpraise because theyfelthiscompassionfortheirpainand others,” PopeFrancissaid,andthesameistruetoday. awakened insomeis“asourceofangerandirritationfor “We have been saved by hiscross, and no one Pope Francistoldthe young people gathered in Theirs, hesaid,was“thevoiceofthosewhotwist The shoutsof“crucifyhim”didnotbeginspon- harditisforthecomfortableand “How But othersinJerusalem,“thosewhoconsider Joy isseeninallthose“whohadfollowedJesus (CNS photo/Paul Haring) - was ordained a atSaint John M. Dougherty. Father 28, 2005by Auxiliary Bishop Lake, Lake Winola, onMay atSaintMaryof the 2006. Hewasordained a ter’s of Divinity in May of Seminary, earninghisMas- Blessed John XXIII National his seminaryeducationat calling intothepriesthood. marriage, hechosetofollowa Eileen after 27happyyearsof time withhisfamily. ing, and most of all spending swimming, running and read the age of seven. He enjoyed a residentsince where hewas spending time at Lake Winola Scranton. of churchesintheDiocese director ofmusicatanumber ing, hewasanorganist and years. Inadditiontoteach- Community Collegefor33 Philosophy atLuzerneCounty versity ofScrantonin1968. M.A. inEnglishfromtheUni- Universities andearnedhis at FordhamandGeorgetown 1963. Hedidgraduatework University, New York, in in PhilosophyfromFordham School. He received his B.A. Preparatoryfrom Scranton in Scrantonandgraduated education at Saint Paul’s 1940. Hereceivedhisearly born inScrantonon April 25, beth BolandKelleher, was the lateGeraldandEliza- died December11, 1998. Eileen Rattigan Kelleher, who He wasthewidoweroflate at the Jewish Home, Scranton. on Thursday, March 15, 2018 Kelleher, Lake Winola, died Reverend RobertJ.Kelleher Father Kelleherreceived Upon thelossofhiswife enjoyed Kelleher Father He taught English and Father Kelleher, sonof Reverend Robert J. Is LaidtoRest - Penn Ave., Scranton, PA 18503. Kitchen, 500 Free Clothing Store–Saint can be made to Saint Francis Tunkhannock. ment was in Pieta Cemetery, Church, Lake Winola. Inter 20 inSaintMaryoftheLake James C. Timlin onMarch brated byBishopEmeritus Christian Burialwascele- nephews. Va; and several nieces and and husbandFrank, Vienna, Fla; and sister Ann Lattanzi and wifeRosalie,SunCity, are hisbrotherJerryKelleher and Ben Peruto. Also surviving Ava,Kelleher; Henry Abby Matthew, Christopherand grandchildren areBrandon, Nicole, Clinton,N.J.Hisseven West Chester;Davidandwife tie PerutoandhusbandDave, Melissa, ClarksSummit;Ka- three children,Chrisandwife brother. Heissurvivedby loving father, grandfatherand until hisretirementin2015. Parish, Plymouth,from2008 2008, andpastorof All Saints Parish, Kingston,from2006to assistant pastor at Saint Ignatius Joseph F. Martino. on June24,2006,byBishop Peter’s Cathedral,Scranton, Reverend J. Kelleher Robert contributions A PontificalMassof Father Kelleherwasa Father Kelleher served as - 5 THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • MARCH 29, 2018 - Megan Murphy, Murphy, Megan The day also includes visit dio- register, To powerful signs of the heal the of signs powerful Jesus Christ ining love of fractured world. today’s speaker, teacher, Catholic guideand evangelist, will the participants through with events of the day her characteristic warmth, humor. grace, and gentle a special Mass with Bish- op Joseph C. Bambera, - ado lunch, confessions, ration, and time for shop- ping in the conference marketplace. - ceseofscranton.org/cath olic-womens-conference. $40; $50 after are Tickets June 1. Students pay only Religious $20. Women attend for free. a i d e Us m

c i l b u p . See the 150th Anniversary page. WVIA: Journey ears of the Diocese of Scranton His His trio, Musical Father Richard Y Sunday, April 1, 3:00pm April Sunday, Friday, April 13, 8:00pm April Friday, Monday, April 9, 9:00am April Monday, Tuesday, April 3, 8:00pm April Tuesday, who are suffering. who Own, strives inspire to that all become to women them to created God has music. be through their friends Formed by three who wanted to combine pas- their love for Jesus, desire and sion for music of the the joy to proclaim heart, His Own feminine women, inspire hopes to unique to encounter His be to and them, for love eternal of the reminded measure of their feminine dignity and worth. ministry offers McAlear’s and love healing, hope, peace to people around the world. His teachings and his gift of healing are Friday, March 30, 9:00pm March Friday, Thursday, April 12, 2:00pm April Thursday, Wednesday, April 4, 10:00am April Wednesday, Thursday, March 29, 10:00pm 29, March Thursday, ONE - The CTV: Television: Catholic Saturday, March 31, 6:00pm & 8:00pm March Saturday, Makes Celebrating 150 www.dioceseofscranton.org The documentary can also be viewed on the Diocesan website: documentary on the Diocesan can also be viewed The Diocese of Scranton, sponsored in part by Grimm Construction, Inc., Waymart. Inc., in part sponsored Grimm Construction, by of Scranton, Diocese Renowned author, Renowned author, She brings a message Watch the documentary produced by WVIA Public Media, in partnership with the Media, WVIA Public by the documentary produced Watch Judy Landrieu Klein keynote speaker keynote Klein Landrieu Judy Conference Women’s inaugural for of life, are welcome to to welcome are of life, faith and their re-energize relationship refresh their God, rediscovering with true faith. the joy of tele and radio speaker, Judy personality, vision con- Landrieu Klein, the speak- ference keynote will share first-hand er, thatthe joys and sorrows - have shaped her relation from ship with God – near-death her husband’s experience and deathbed conversion to Catholicism we that discovering to must embrace who we are called to be to truly expe- love for us. rience God’s of hope, healing and en- couragement to those - - This day-long confer day-long This Faith,” to be held on June on to be held Faith,” Byron the in 2018 23, the located on Complex Scranton of University campus. make- ence is a spiritual and over for the hearts The nur souls of women. the turer will be nurtured, cared caregiver will be ages, of all Women for. walks and faiths all from For the 10th station – Jesus is stripped Jesus, she added, speaks like a fa- Today, so much effort is put into is put into so much effort Today, Jesus knew what suffering awaited awaited suffering what knew Jesus Russo, who wrote the eighth station eighth Russo, who wrote the For them, on the other hand, “how For them, on the other hand, “how They said they were only a few They said they were only a few of his garments – Greta Giglio saw in Je- saw in Giglio – Greta of his garments sus, “a young migrant, his body destroyed, arriving in a too often cruel place,” away strip to ready people by exploited everything he has for their own benefit. ther whose intention is not “correction, judgment.” twisting words with a “a cold hypocrisy want really we what filters and hides that avoided are increasingly Warnings to say. and one prefers to leave others to their their well-be- fate, not taking care to urge ing,” Russo wrote. the world, and his frank and direct warn- the world, and his frank and direct ing to the women “hit me,” she wrote. – Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem – of Jerusalem women the Jesus meets – the least, the with Jesus interacting said at women like those, and marginalized worthy of being ad- not deemed the time, revolutionary.” “truly him dressed, made many times have I rebelled against and and against rebelled I have times many I gotten angry at the responsibilities received, that I felt were burdensome they do that,” don’t You or unjust? like Jesus, could wrote, praying they, - learn to embrace their crosses and dis cover resurrection and glory in pain and suffering. years younger than Jesus, who today, years younger than Jesus, who today, a they wrote, would still be considered able to take And yet, he was young man. seriously and stick what life had to offer things out, knowing there was a “hidden all, and surprising” meaning behind it they wrote. Judy Landrieu Klein to create the Annual first Con- Women’s Catholic ference, “Refresh Your Continued from page 1 Continued from

For Good Friday Service with Francis in Rome Service with Francis Good Friday For The man coordinating the unusual pa- Greta Sandri, 18, said she was struck for meditation, her in prayed, She who wrote 17, Porceddu, Francesco at the end of the Jesus knows “that and suffer who those help to us “Teach studying is who Tagliaferri, Maria The Diocese of of Diocese The - moth wife, Woman,

Young people asked to reflect on Christ’s passion asked to reflect on Christ’s people Young pal assignment was Andrea Monda, a high pal assignment was hadschool religion teacher in Rome, who the group sit down and read all together passion. of Christ’s accounts four Gospel and feel to visualize He then asked them the part of each scene, and whichever of them the most would 14 stations affected be the one they were assigned. by the 11th station – Jesus is crucified crowd had con- – because an infuriated social networks Today’s demned him. out, she play tragedies see similar often “nailingpeople with mediation, her in said every mistake without a other people’s chance of being pardoned.” fears the all from me free “to God to help me and keep me that, like nails, paralyze that you wished and away from the life prepared for us.” the seventh station, said that when Jesus falls for the second time, he gets back up with love, not haughty pride. struggle there is paradise; you get back doors to open the us there, up to guide to your kingdom,” he wrote. His prayer Jesus’ hear to young people was for all message of humility and be guided by Jesus and his love. fall near us, to dry their sweat and put out our hand to pick them back up,” he wrote. Marco, a Di nursing, and Margherita sophomore philosophy major in college, – Jesus together second station wrote the takes up his cross. Scranton has partnered Scranton has partnered with Altus For Women er, daughter, friend, col- friend, daughter, er, all wear Women league. titles,of these often all at the same many or a con- time. Life becomes a daily act, juggling stant needs prioritizing of the needs of others over the of the individual. Refresh Your Faith Your Refresh MARCH 29, 2018 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT 6 the Diocese. at the ispictured He dinner with Attorney Timothy M. Bishop Bambera celebrated for aMass theFeast Joseph on ofSaint Anniversary ofthefounding of Patrick ofLackawanna County by theFriendly ofSaint Sons award given to theDiocese in recognition ofthe150th March 19 at the Oblates of Seminary inLaflin. March 19at theOblates Joseph Seminary ofSaint The Bishopaccepted an Doherty, Friendly Sons outgoing president. Patrick Saint Feast of a Mass fora Mass theFeast ofSaint Bishop Bambera celebrated Patrick onMarch 17at the Cathedral Peter ofSaint in Scranton. Feast ofSaintJoseph April 18–150 Scranton, 7:00p.m. April 17–Bishop’sYouthAwards, St.Peter’sCathedral, National WorkshopforChristianUnity,Silver Spring,MD April 16-17–UnitedStatesConferenceofCatholicBishops, April 9-12–Priests’Convocation Scranton, 12:15p.m. April 8–ConsecratedLifeSundayMass,St.Peter’s Cathedral, 10:00 a.m. April 1–EasterSundayMass,St.Peter’sCathedral,Scranton, 8:00 p.m. March 31–EasterVigilMass,St.Peter’sCathedral,Scranton, Cathedral, Scranton,12:10p.m. March 30–CommemorationoftheLord’sPassion,St.Peter’s Scranton, 5:30p.m. March 29–MassoftheLord’sSupper,St.Peter’sCathedral, Scranton, 7:00 p.m. April 19–Bishop’s Youth Awards,St. Peter’sCathedral, School System, St.BonifaceChurch, Williamsport,10:00a.m. BISHOP BAMBERA’S SCHEDULE th Anniversary Regional Mass for St. John Neumann AnniversaryRegional Mass forSt.JohnNeumann The CatholicLight Photos/Mike Melisky 7 THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • MARCH 29, 2018 - - - eligious C.S.C. I.H.M. SS.C.M. R 25 Years 50 Years en Southwick, I.H.M. M Sister M. John Michele Sister M. John Michele She earned her master’s She earned her master’s considers Patricia Sister The papal award honoree All are welcome to Television Catholic CTV: men and women The Sister Martina Hanrahan, Sister Ann Walsh, I.H.M. Walsh, Ann Sister Sister Mary Denise Thomas, Sister Mary Denise Brother Stephen LaMendola, Carmel Elementary School in Carmel Elementary School in Dunmore, Sister Patricia grad uated from Marywood Semi nary and Marywood College in Scranton. degree from the National Cath olic School of Social Services at Catholic America University of D.C. Washington, in to tribute a as honor coveted the her religious community — the Most of the Missionary Sisters Blessed Trinity — for their the in especially efforts, tireless Catholic social work arena, as the congregation celebrates its centennial year in 2018. is the sister of John and James Our of parishioners both Kelly, Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Dunmore. participate in this celebration. in this celebration. participate broadcast of the Diocese will the Mass live. Religious jubilarians for 2018 are listed below: - - S.C.C. R.S.M. R.S.M. R.S.M. 50 Years Sister Patricia Goulet, I.H.M. Hauser, I.H.M. Hauser, Sister Rosemary Having received her early This year, 53 women and Sister Eileen Marie Toole, Toole, Sister Eileen Marie Sister Mary Clare Stopper, Sister Mary Clare Stopper, Sister Jean Coughlin, I.H.M. Sister Mary Frances Conrad, Sister Jeanne d’Arc Salinger, Salinger, Sister Jeanne d’Arc Sister Patricia Kelly, MSBT Patricia Kelly, Sister service held earlier this year at the Saints Peter of Basilica Cathedral and Paul in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, where she currently Moth Trinity Blessed at minsters erhouse in the city. Mount of Mary Saint at education Life who offer service to the the service to offer Life who Church as members of secular institutes have been invited to this special event. serv jubilarians Religious men ing in the Diocese will be honored. - - Pro Ecclesia Pro I.H.M. I.H.M. — among the high R.S.M. 60 Years McHale, I.H.M. The honor imparted by the Sister Patricia was bestowed PHILADELPHIA — Sister — PHILADELPHIA Following the example of All women and men Sister Patricia Kelly, Diocese Native, Bestowed Papal Honor Sister Patricia Kelly, Sister M. Martin de Porres Sister Jacquelyn Donohue, Sister Loretta Mulry, I.H.M. Sister Loretta Mulry, Sister Marilyn Muro, I.H.M. Sister Mary Martha Gardiner, Sister Mary Martha Gardiner, for sustained and exceptional service to Holy Mother Church and her people. Holy See not only rewards past service but is also an invitation from His Holiness to continue a life of exemplary Christian witness. Vespers a during Cross Papal the Patricia Kelly, a member of the Missionary Servants of the and native Trinity Most Blessed daughter of Dunmore, has been Cross the awarded et Pontifice can Holy Father honors the est bestow on an individual. his predecessors as Supreme Pontiff, Pope Francis confers this recognition in gratitude Sister Marie Therese Marques, Sister Marie Sister Margaret Gannon, I.H.M. Sister Margaret Sister Rita Ann Naughton, I.H.M. Sister Rita Religious Religious priests, brothers and jubi celebrating are who sisters of ordination anniversaries lee or profession of vows will be honored. those of members and Religious various forms of Consecrated

I.H.M. I.H.M. I.H.M. I.H.M. I.H.M. 65 Years Brady, I.H.M. Brady, Sister Theresa Polley, I.H.M. Polley, Loftus, I.H.M. O’Neill, I.H.M. Sister M. Anine Sister M. Sister Mary Joy Hopkins, I.H.M. Sister M. Josaire Sister M. Anysia Sister M. Donohue, I.H.M. Fitzgerald, I.H.M. Sister M. Jamesella Mawhinney, I.H.M. Mawhinney, Sister Mary Edward Sister M. St. Kenneth Bishop Joseph C. Bambera C. Joseph Bishop Sister Maria Voorneveld, Voorneveld, Sister Maria Sister Mary Frances Ambs, Sister Mary Frances Sister M. Carleen Boehlert, Sister Mary Rassley, I.H.M. Sister Mary Rassley, Sister Linus Loesch, R.S.M. Sister Linus Loesch, Sister M. Francis Regis Vagt, Vagt, Sister M. Francis Regis Sister M. Mercille Schneider, Sister M. Mercille Schneider, Sister Dorothy Haney, I.H.M. Sister Dorothy Haney, Sister Maureen Cryan, I.H.M. 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton. celebrant principal as serve will for the Mass, during which Jubilee Celebration for Women Women for Celebration Jubilee and Men Religious will be offered on April Sunday, 8, at Women and Men Religious Jubilarians will be honored will be Jubilarians Men Religious and Women eligious

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Sister Caritas Kennedy, Sister Caritas Kennedy, Mass on April 8 to Celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life Consecrated for Day World Celebrate to 8 April on Mass The The annual Mass and The Diocese of Scranton of Scranton The Diocese Sister M. Michel Keenan, Sister Paula Mary Aumen, Sister Paula Mary W Sister Mary Laetitia Gillis, Sister Jeanne d’Arc Toolan, Toolan, Sister Jeanne d’Arc Sister M. Chrysta Lerhinan, Sister Anne Fleming, R.S.M. Sister Sister M. Leonore McAllister, Sister M. Leonore McAllister, Sister M. Janice Barry, I.H.M. Sister M. Janice Barry, Sister Ave Maria Foley, I.H.M. Foley, Maria Ave Sister Sister Paulette Berrang, R.S.M. Sister M. Monica Byrne, I.H.M. Sister M. Stephanie Olek, R.S.M. a Pontifical liturgy the week Mercy after Easter on Divine Sunday. Day for Consecrated Life Consecrated Life Day for with will be commemorated celebration of the 2018 World World of the 2018 celebration MARCH 29, 2018 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT 8 McAndrews; April 6, Passionist Father Passionist 6, April McAndrews; Donald Monsignor 5, Mattey; April Joseph Father 4, Bambera; April C. Joseph Bishop 3, April XVI; Benedict Emeritus Pope 2, April Francis; Pope 1, April Martino; F. Joseph Emeritus Bishop 31, March Martin; Leonard Father Jesuit 30, March follows: as is weeks three next the for schedule Mary oftheLakeChurch inLakeWinola. Christian Burialcelebrated for Father Robert J. Kelleher onMarch 20 at Saint know youandloveyou. of legacy and said,“Thenthat’s thepersonI’llbe.” the artist. “That’s how I see you.” The man squared his shoulders, stood up straight “Yes,”me?” be it Can me? it “Is asked. man homeless replied the painting?” the in skin to give the impression of health. He painted the hair so it looked clean and neat. change. Into the eyes, the artist put the glint of an inspired dreamer. He brightened the color.add to began he sketch, the Completing man’sunfortunate The to began face face. man’s poor the sketched artist the window, his From sunlight. winter the in by themenwhostruggledtogettheirlivesbackontrack. hearing confessions and celebrating Mass at the prison in Dallas. He was so impressed All Saints in Plymouth, it was a time of service that changed people’s lives. He loved of servicetoothers. Timlin. Once again Bob was willing to give up retirement in order that he might be ways was at his side. I am sure that their happy reunion in Heaven is a joyous occasion. pause andsay, “Well, no,butalmost.” when he was bragging about his kids, I would ask him if they were perfect? He would , he has always been so proud of each of you and his grandchildren. Sometimes organist anddirectorofmusicatanumberchurchesSaintPiusXSeminary. young menandwomenwereguidedbythegentlekindteacher. Countless College. Community County Luzerne at teacher Philosophy and English basketball games. the all attend and sodality the in leader a team, debate the on be to time found still and Latin with difficulty having those tutored He guys. younger the of needs the support to time give to willing always was he class, our in first was he While all. that thequalitywhichhasinfluencedmemostis“amanforothers.” life would include: intelligent, kind, gentle, generous and prayerful. I would suggest his throughout him describe to used words the of Some model. role a and example March 29, Father Marchetti; Marchetti; Michael Father 29, March Priests for Request Prayer Daily The Excerpted from thehomilybyMonsignorJosephP. KellyattheMassof The journeyisover, mayyourestinpeace! poor.and rich the of Youlives the changed a have given you have Bob, Father When the work was finished, the artist called the man into see it. “Who’s the man artist’sstudio an from across sat who man homeless a of told story a is There While his priesthood only expanded ten years at Saint Ignatius in Kingston and Bishop to thanks seminary, Diocesan the entered Bob death, Eileen’s After The painful death of Eileen never completely left his memory and her picture al Of courseinhiseyesgrandchildrenwereperfect. His marriage to Eileen for 27 years gave him the joy of his life. Katie, Chris and an as serve to time made Bob teacher, and father husband, a as serving While an as years 33 to him led others serve to desire his Jesuits, the left he When No onewassurprisedthatheenteredtheJesuitsaftergraduation. to friend a was he school high In others. for there been always has Bob Father an been always has he time that During years. 60 for Bob Father known have I “The Father willhonor whoever servesme”( Father RobertJ.Kelleher SERVICE Prayer Requests for Priests to your children, grandchildren and to all of us privileged to privileged us of all to and grandchildren children, your to Jesuit Father Ronald McKinney. 18, April McKernan; Leo Father 17, April McIlhenny; Bernard Father Jesuit 16, April McHale; April 15, Father Connell McHugh; John Father 14, April McGough; Stephen Monsignor 13, April McGlone; Gerard Monsignor James McGarry; April 12, Father 11, April McGahagan; James Father 10, V.E.; April 9, Father Patrick McDowell; April McCormick; April 8, Father Glenn McCreary, Michael Father 7, April McCann; Thomas John 12:20-28 ) - That economistsmayhavethecouragetorejectanyeconomyofexclusion helps support Laity.of and Clergy Diocesan Scranton, YourAnnual the Appeal to Diocese donation the of faithful the all for promulgation legal constitute paper said in decrees extra-synodical and regulations notices, of publication The Genello, Editor-in-Chief. per year; $12, foreign. 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. April 8 is our official diocesan journal. –– 9 THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • MARCH 29, 2018 . or obtain a brochure and form and form or obtain a brochure [email protected] Standing are: Michael P. Brown; Paul Woelkers; Father David David Father Woelkers; Paul Brown; Michael are: P. Standing 11 a.m. and at with lunch begins tournament captain and crew The online at www.DioceseofScranton.org online at Cappelloni; Christopher DiMattio; Jim Bebla, Secretary for Development; DiMattio; Bebla,Jim Christopher Secretary Cappelloni; Development; for Joseph O’Brien; Scott Lynett, Attorney Monsignor Donald McAndrews; Also Joseph Evanko. and Father Considine Thomas Dominic Rinaldi; and Medico Thomas Hine, serving Frank Deacon are on the committee Orlando. Frank donate To play. dinner follows start and awards shotgun noon. A reception at Office at 570-207-2250, Development the Diocesan call golf, for or register email Vocations Golf Tournament Planned Julyfor 9 Tournament Golf Vocations Diocesan Celebration Sunday, April 22, 2018 Sunday, A social will follow in the parish hall A Committee members planning the tournament in conjunction members planning the tournament with the Committee The Ninth Annual Vocations Golf Classic will be held on Monday, July 9, Golfwill be held on Monday, Classic Vocations Ninth Annual The Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, 702 West Fourth St., Williamsport Fourth St., West Parish, 702 Worker Saint Joseph the Diocesan Office of Development are, seated from left: Karen Clifford; Kathy from left: Kathy Clifford; seated Karen are, Office Diocesan of Development co- of Stewardship, Director Oven; Mark Ruane, Soprano; Marilouise Agnone chair; and Seminarians, Vocations of Director Williams, Donald chair; Father Walsh, Jeffrey Father Formation; Secretary Clergy for Bohr, David Monsignor Clergy; for and Michele Long. Vicar Episcopal at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountain Top. Proceeds foster vocations to the to vocations foster Proceeds Top. Mountain Golf Club, Trail Blue Ridgeat priesthood support and Diocesan Donations and seminarians in formation. be made in memory and may amount of in any welcome sponsorships are is honorary C. Bambera Bishop Joseph chair. friends and family. 5PM Mass with Bishop Bambera as principal celebrant and homilist 5PM Mass with Bishop Bambera as principal celebrant 10 MARCH 29, 2018 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT Friday, June8Immaculate ConceptionParish,Scranton Friday, May18SaintJohnBosco Parish,Conyngham Friday, April 27 SaintMatthewParish,EastStroudsburg Praise & Worship wasledbythebandCountless Wonders. For more information, call 570-780-2996 Marywood Universitystudentsconnectatthesocial. All programs areheldfrom7to 9p.m. XLT (Exalt!) Upcoming Schedule: members Michael Colangelo and Rick Sabato, general chairman. Alunni, HolyNameSociety president. Standing, sameorder, breakfast committee left, Louis Ingargiola, toastmaster; Father Cappelloni, Ryan Robeson,and Paris parish’s Catholicmen. Pictured are the HNSbreakfast principals.Seated from ety’s PioFerrarioChristian Witness Award, bestowed annuallybytheDunmore area needy. Duringtheprogram, Mr. Robesonwasalsopresented withthesoci who co-chairsthe“Family toFamily” Thanksgiving FoodBasketProgram for speaker for thebreakfast program wasScrantonCityfirefighter Ryan Robeson, Church, celebratedbyFather DavidCappelloni, pastor. Servingasprincipal borough. The eventbegan withthe8:30a.m.MassatSaint Anthony ofPadua held its61stannualCommunion Breakfast atLaBuona Vita banquethallin the The Holy Name Society of Saints Anthony and Rocco Parish in Dunmore recently for theuniqueandpopular program for Catholicyouthandyoungadults. Dunmore HolyNameSocietyCommunionBreakfast and BlessedSacramentParish,Throop,servedaspresiderhomilist. Monsignor MichaelDelaney, pastorofHolyCrossParish,Olyphant, as thesettingfor the“FirstBirthday”partyfor XLT (Exalt!)–– Marian ChapelonthecampusofMarywoodUniversityserved celebrating theone-year anniversaryoftheDiocesanLaunch Depicted are scenesfrom themilestonecelebration. First Birthday! XLT (Exalt!) Celebrates - THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • MARCH 29, 2018 11

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hostedMassduringthethirdweekofLent.Picturedwith about theaccomplishments oftheir Human Rights Champion. studied. person the of cause the reflecting Additionally, classmates their telling presentation oral an gave students displaying biographical information, “ingredients” or characteristics of each individual, a game and a prize for humandignity andbecameaHumanRights Champion. The projectrequired students tocreatecerealboxes, Seventh-graders from Wyoming Area Catholic School inExeter to becometomorrow’s faith-filledleaders. fulfilling their mission of preparing today’s youth and young adults classroom andintheirservicetoothers. are proudtosharethefollowingsuccessesofourstudentsin development of moral judgment and Christiandecision-making. We in anenvironmentthatisacademicallyexcellentandfacilitatesthe The Diocese of Scranton is committed to educating our students The DioceseofScrantoniscommittedtoeducatingourstudents Fiesta postercontest. 1 Redeemer HighSchoolin Wilkes-Barre Jack Daoud and Kaylee Kotsko, students at st and2 recently researched individuals who fought nd places respectively intheFine Arts Each day, ourschoolsare , won Holy THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • MARCH 29, 2018 13

, and all the non-perishable , and all School in Sayre , represented the school at the Russell C. the school , represented Fifth and 6th grade students from worked in small groups to design and build a ziggurat (an ancient and of course using popsicle sticks, glue, a ruler, Sumerian temple) run track, marble a contain to had structure The imaginations. their could not be taller than two feet, could not be more than 20 inches wide, and had to include two temples (levels). Our Lady of Peace School in Clarks Green Lady of Peace Our Monsignor McHugh School in Cresco School McHugh Monsignor recently grade students at Leah Hartzler, Eremi Racine, Drishti Matta, Michael Onorato and Thandwie Ramone, and Drishti Matta, Michael Onorato Eremi Racine, Leah Hartzler, students at March 20. Tuesday, on Hughes Monroe County Spelling Championships nd Saint Jude School in Mountain Top Saint Jude School in Mountain gather the soup donated by gather the soup donated Monsignor Joseph Quinn, pastor of Our Lady of the Snows Parish, poses with the 2 Monsignor Joseph Quinn, pastor of Our Principal Colleen Jumper. Also pictured are their teachers, Mrs. Rubano and Mrs. DeLayo, and OLP food items collected for the OLS Food Pantry. Caitlyn Roever, Jenna Robertson, Julia Bergman and Mary McHugh, students at and Mary McHugh, students Jenna Robertson, Julia Bergman Caitlyn Roever, Saint Mary of Mount Carmel School in Dunmore, Assisi Soup Kitchen. of their school community for Saint Francis Quintin Sartori, Miles McShea, Rhea Mascarenhas and Collin Brenner. Thanks to the generosity of the school’s PTG program, PTG program, school’s of the generosity Thanks to the Bilbow, Elizabeth Kersey Mooney, with the troupe are: Dance and Drum. Pictured African West hosted the 14 MARCH 29, 2018 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT (pictured frontandcenter) hadleading rolesplaying MichaelDork andLucasLloyd. London’s West Endsensation“Loserville” was recently staged at placed infirstandfoursecond. TheynowmoveontheState-levelcompetitioninMay. their advisor andteacher, Mrs.Lisa Owens, after their performance at the regional competition. Of the 14 participants, 10 The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) Team from decorated withshamrocksandEastereggs. were creations snowmen their so project, single a They decided to combine a couple of holidays into Hazleton the 2 days andearlydismissals, Because ofallthesnow nd grade students at were a little behind on their art projects. art their on behind little a were Holy Family Academy in a Crossin Towers resident. Connie to food Appel, great Gloria Tabonethe and all Kroptavich show Lyons,Paige Cole, Sarah Halagarda, Carsyn bread, and desserts Students andfacultyfrom Saint Clare/Saint Paul School inScranton Notre Dame Jr./Sr. HighSchoolin East Stroudsburg for the residents of the Crossin Towers. Here 7 Holy Rosary School inDuryea Holy Rosary posewith recently prepared and served vegetable soup, homemade soup, vegetable served and prepared recently th servers. and readers gift-bearers, cantors, as participated from theschool’s Individual Instruction program Shepherd Academy inKingston the students,facultyandcommunityof An Autism Awareness Masswasheldwith graders Hailey Sebastian, Paige Skibitsky, Hailey . Students Christian Peeney and Liam Naughton Liam and Peeney Christian Students . . Students Good THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • MARCH 29, 2018 15

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Diocesan Pastoral Center, 330 Wyoming Ave., Scranton Ave., Wyoming 330 Diocesan Pastoral Center, Scranton native has directed Pennsylvania Catholic Conference for 21 years 21 for Conference Catholic Pennsylvania directed has native Scranton Chester University for his master’s master’s his for University Chester in government. in psychology Psychology in the was employed Pris- Graterford of Department the was director of on and then Service Community Allentown Bureau of Center for the State Corrections. administra- cause “I enjoyed the of things tive and political side com- more than the psychological munity part,” he said. wife parents Cynthia are the of two James, III and grown sons, Robert Ann Parish, and members of Saint the of member He is a Emmaus. Knights of Columbus in his parish down to comes he years most and at for a stay area Philadelphia the Malvern Retreat House. years as a lobbyist with PPL many were helpful because whether it is rep- or corporation a for lobbying resenting the church, relationships years he a lot, and over the mean good rela- established had already tions with many of the legislators in Harrisburg. like more sounds “This ference. 16 MARCH 29, 2018 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT The People ofGod music instrument instruction. Seminary Ladies received Scranton Liturgy Certificate and other Diocesan programs. programs. andother Certificate Diocesan Liturgy University, completing the Marywood from degree formation rich throughreceived atheology also Carol door. nurse for 30years, aregistered Being the at homeless their mother serve andgrandmother her achild, shewatched As needed. shewas wherever for herfamily, natural caring as as was helping ministry lay Summit, inClarks ofthe Snows Parish Lady Our developed. groups parish andother ofColumbus, Knights Name Societies, Holy Societies, andRosary Altar religious instruction, in church involved life to through become families Later, Nicholson. home near for opportunities new celebrations intheir for periodic ofLiturgy neighbors ofCrock’sMargaret Dugan their Feed Millhosted together. For example, 1854-1864,Patrick and from their communities build church andbring structures homes in many meaningful ways. ways. inmanyhomes meaningful and determination instrengthening their spiritual dedication showed they CentralNorth Pennsylvania, and ofNortheastern corner Ineach to others. service through their discipleship the laitymodeled pastors, churchfounding andfull-time in1868.Before buildings ofits akeystone was ofScranton the Diocese become For Carol Salva, a retired Pastoral Associate from from Associate Pastoral aretired For Salva, Carol Early parishioners across the Diocese helped helped the across Diocese parishioners Early faithearlysettlers of The the inwhat wouldlater 1902 -Marywood Laity as Servant as intheChurch Laity Leaders “ Pastoral Councils encouraged laity to share a diversity laityto Councilsencouraged sharePastoral adiversity Parish communities. ofparish people discerning prayerful, councils the as formation ofparish requested Timlin, letter “The inhispastoral Welcoming Church,” IIto invigorateSynod the laity. BishopJames C. for Diocesan andcalled Education Institute (REI), essential” to the the Church,was Religious established of womeninministry. participation,” inthe number includingthe increase regarding laity’s andconscious “fully active, broke open offerings These Vatican II concepts in the world. in theworld. oftheGospel aleaven as disciples, missionary that responsibility as andmission, toenable themtofulfill responsibility fortheChurch’spersonal infoster all of thefaithful asense the Church in generation to this is challenges facing ofthegreatest One Bishop JohnJ.O’Connor, “lay involvement believing Junior CatholicDaughtersofAmerica. Towanda ” -SaintsPeterandPaul 1963 Pope Francis their ministerial competencies. Men and women in all Menandwomeninall their competencies. ministerial achance to andadvance spiritually of the grow Diocese 11counties across parishioners provided has ministry May of2014.This inlaycertificate which began the designed Life Worship, Community, the Office for Parish andService, Christ International suchas RENEW from inprocesses engaged has time, the Diocese For (LIMEX). the Institute the Loyola third for Ministry with inpartnership aMaster’s Degree for Catechists; ofFaith’ ‘Echoes nowoffers enrichment suchas Diocese Institute, andother Adult Faith the Formation efforts, faith. outtheir Catholic andinliving ofministries variety ina intheir roles parishes active assume who can servant-leaders to be toprograms prepare laypersons initiated formation Bambera C. 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Several hundred hundred Several among youth andyoungadults. serve. they communities,” congregation for each caring and administrativeinviable leadership Ministers (clergy), to “provide sacramental both Sacramental with partnered Coordinator has Life Parish Each ofthe faithful. members in the Church their fellow alongside ofScranton, realities pastoral lay new womenandmento meet qualified upon called has Bishop Bambera baptized. the missionofallthe inorderapproached to serve Coordinator, creatively been lay has leadership this summer. BishopBambera from receive their commissioning ofcandidates will group the Ministers completed the Commissioned firstthree InJune of2017, their to baptismal holiness. call are enthusiastically regions answering four pastoral |TonyButel,newlyinstalledParishLifeCoordinator,greetsparishionersatSaintElizabethinBearCreek,2016.Cantors Lay participation is also growing in vibrancy invibrancy growing isalso participation Lay With Life the ofthe introduction role ofParish Diocesan Certificate in Ministry Lay Certificate Diocesan -KnightsofColumbus 2006 in June of2017. June in . A second . Asecond Church well into the future. continue will andstrengthen the toDiocese guide Movement. andthe Cursillo Catholic Charismatic Renewal that likethe outreach, inspiritual groups engage Missions Society, Friends ofthe Poor, well as as Pontifical Services, likeCatholic Social organizations contributions community laitywithin from outreach service. nationally andinternationally, days of andlocal Young People Francis’ before the listening sessions the “youngchurch” engaged – has with in‘Partner commemorate National Vocation Awareness Week #leaveamark inthe world. to The “leave for amark” good haveof Scranton upPope taken Francis’ challenge ofthe “youngchurch”members the across Diocese The daily Gospel witness of lay leaders within the within of lay witness the leaders Gospel The daily The Diocese of Scranton has a rich history of rich history a Scranton has of The Diocese HUVWRFRPSOHWHWKH initiative – begun in 2016 to in2016to initiative –begun , retreat and pilgrimage experiences, experiences, , retreat andpilgrimage ticipate ingroundbreakingfornewestDiocesanChurch,SaintJudeChurchMountainTop,2016. their Respect forLife posters. 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McKernan, hostpastorofSaint Mercy liturgy will be Father Leo Diocese ofScranton. who residesandministersinthe Franciscan MissionaryHermits, Pio Mandato,amemberofthe feast daydevotion willbeFather homilist forthe Divine Mercy Maple Ave., Kingston. N. 339 Church, Ignatius Saint at Second SundayofEaster, April 8, day celebration will be held onthe Laflin in the Greater Pittston area. day, whichwaspreviouslyheldin celebration of DivineMercySun host the 12th annual regional Loyola ParishinKingstonwill age andcelebration oftheSunday blessing oftheDivineMercyim call (570-706-6951). hymns, andbenediction. music selections bythe parish’s youth, teen and adult , Polish Mercy Chaplet, homily byhostpastorFather RichardCirba,Easter 8, beginningat3p.m. a DivineMercyMusicalCelebration onDivineMercySunday, April Main Road, Buttonwood section of Hanover Township, will present refreshments willfollowinthe Trinity ParishCenter. Chaplet, RosaryandthelitanyofSaintFaustina. Blessed Sacrament, accompanied byrecitation of the Divine Mercy 2:45 p.m. ciliation will beoffered with confessions beingheardfrom2:15to Lawrence Church,380FranklinSt.,GreatBend. adoration, SacramentofReconciliationandbenediction. will include singing of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Eucharistic will serveascelebrant and homilist, the Divine Mercy celebration Clarks Summit. St., State South 301 at located Church, Snows the of Lady Our at day devotions for Divine Mercy Sunday on April 8 from 3 to 4 p.m. Kingston ParishtoHostRegional The devotional service will Concelebrating theDivine Principal celebrantand The 2018DivineMercySun KINGSTON —SaintIgnatius Divine Mercy SundayServices A social will follow in the church hall. For more information, more For hall. church the in follow will Asocial The feastdaycelebration event willinclude the sung Divine The Music Ministry ofExaltation ofthe Holy CrossParish, 420 Benediction will conclude the service, and fellowship with light the of exposition include will and p.m. 3 at begin Devotions Prior to the Divine Mercy service, the Sacrament ofRecon Divine MercySundaywillbecelebrated on April 8atSaint Presided overbyMonsignorJosephQuinn,hostpastor, who Our LadyoftheSnowsParishinClarksSummit will hostfeast Divine MercyDevotion April 8 IN HANOVERTOWNSHIP IN CLARKSSUMMIT IN GREAT BEND - - - (570-654-6063). ristic Apostles ofDivine Mercy, at and Cenacle leader of the Eucha Cathy Mack,feastdaycoordinator All faithful are welcome to attend. day’sdevotion. the conclude will Faustina St. of relic first-class the Benediction andblessingwith Chaplet of Divine Mercy in song. ed Sacramentandrecitation of the opens withexpositionoftheBless Mass willfollowat2p.m. For more information, contact For more information, contact At 3 p.m., the “Hour of Mercy”

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Dunmore, PA - - - - - The Chaplet of Divine Mercy of Divine Chaplet The The Book of Special Inten Anointing of The Sacrament Mrs. Delaney dedicated 33 33 dedicated Delaney Mrs. The meeting series will con will series meeting The of the spiritual culminate To those who are seriously ill or about surgery. to undergo will be chanted at 3 p.m., followed the blessing with by an individual relic of Saint Faustina. a spiritual reflection by Father a spiritual reflection by Father Langan. tions invoking the intercession of be presented, will Padre Pio Saint and prayers and petitions for other special intentions will be offered. to of the Sick will be administered Holy Cross High School, where Holy Cross High School, where the of chair the as served also she English Department. She inspired countless students through her com her and for literature passion May 23, at the Diocesan Pastoral May 23, at the Diocesan Center in Scranton. dedication to to Mrs. Delaney’s goal with the education Catholic reach of assisting future students at Holy their highest potential Cross High School. years to teaching English at Bishop O’Hara High School and ning on Sunday, April 22, at 1 p.m. April on Sunday, ning May 20, Sunday, tinue through held be will session final the when Villa. at Saint Mary’s fi Party Tea a women, for ferings Wednesday, on place take will nale - - - - Saint Padre Pio Group Plans Pio Group Saint Padre Checks made payable to “Ladies of Charity” may be forwarded be may of Charity” to “Ladies payable made Checks Cost for the luncheon is $15, and reservations are requested as requested are reservations and $15, is luncheon the for Cost Following the liturgy, a luncheon reception will be held in the reception a luncheon Following the liturgy, Mass will be celebrated in the parish’s Saint Aloysius Church, Saint parish’s in the Mass will be celebrated WILKES-BARRE — The Ladies of Charity of the Diocese of of Charity The Ladies WILKES-BARRE — Divine Mercy Sunday Devotion Divine Mercy Altus for Women Announces Faith Sessions for Spring for Sessions Faith Announces Women for Altus A reading from sacred sacred from reading A Father William Langan, host Langan, William Father HONESDALE — The Saint The Saint HONESDALE — The scholarship honors the the honors scholarship The The Noreen Delaney Schol The Noreen Delaney The Altus Group meeting’s Group meeting’s Altus The Altus for Women, a Catholic a Catholic Women, for Altus Ladies of Charity Enrollment Day Ladies of Charity Enrollment to Barb Thoma, 665 Nuangola Road, Mountain Top, PA 18707. For PA Top, Thoma, 665 Nuangola Road, Mountain to Barb Thoma at (570-474-5531). more information, contact Barb for pro-life donations will be available. soon as possible. New members are always welcome. 10 a.m. and the Rosary will be recited prior to the liturgy at 10:30 a.m. 10:30 at liturgy the to prior recited be will Rosary the and 10 a.m. basket a collection day, church. During the door to the next cafeteria 143 W. Division St., at 11 a.m. by Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly, who Kelly, by Monsignor Joseph P. a.m. 11 at Division St., W. 143 Doors open at of Charity. serves as spiritual moderator for the Ladies Scranton will host their Annual Day of Enrollment on Saturday, April Saturday, on Enrollment of Day Annual host their will Scranton Wilkes-Barre. 7, at Saint Parish in Holy Cross’ Delaney Scholarship to Honor Teacher’s Memory Teacher’s to Honor Delaney Scholarship Holy Cross’ Scripture will be followed by by followed be will Scripture offered for all priests, followed by offered recitation of the Rosary. pastor and group spiritual director, pastor and group spiritual director, will lead the faithful in prayers 8, at Saint Mary Magdalen Church,Magdalen Mary Saint at 8, begin Honesdale, St., Church 416 Blessed of the exposition with ning Sacrament at 2 p.m. Padre Pio Prayer Group invites all Pio Prayer Group invites Padre faithful to their devotional gather April ing on Divine Mercy Sunday, School, Dunmore, who passed passed who Dunmore, School, The away on December 23, 2017. scholarship was founded in tribute legacy of Noreen Delaney, former legacy of Noreen Delaney, at Bishop O’Hara English teacher High School and Holy Cross High April 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Andy p.m. at April 7, from 6 to 8 Pub, 1392 North & Eatery Gavin’s Street, Scranton. Washington arship Committee will host a will host a arship Committee fundraiser on Saturday, kick-off sessions will be hosted at Saint be hosted at Saint sessions will 1 Pioneer Residence, Villa Mary’s begin Township, Elmhurst Place, Office for Parish Life, announces sessions of six meeting group a spring season. spanning the women’s ministry in partnership partnership in ministry women’s Diocese of Scranton with the 20 MARCH 29, 2018 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT Refreshments willbeavailable(evenfordiabetics) 2:00PM–HolySacri 12:30PM –Rosary andSacrament ofReconcilia BlessingwithRelic ofSt.Faus 3:00PM–Chaplet ofDivineMercy -SolemnBenedic For information call570-347-9421 further 9amto (Mon.thruThurs, noon) around ramp Celebrate DivineMercy Sunday    ofo aan oof s ““I Jesus I Trust In You Come SeeUs! & NATION” o I “FOR GOD My tender mercy are open. 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NCUSIF FDIC or Not 1890. Notavailableinallstates. Slovak Union,afraternalbenefitsociety foundedinCleveland, OHin Rates aresubjecttochange.Annuity contractsissuedbyFirstCatholic ofthestatedterm. Plans providefull the end withdrawal at na andAnoin e an e CD g d o to Con h Ɵ on e very dept very e  sh h Michael J. Ricci,CRPC f el or ALTERNATIVE? l tte g Ɵ on r 711 DunmoreThroop, PA18512 St., ivene f Ɵ essi ng ffo 2.10% Surrender Charges (Yr1-6%, Yr2-5%) Yr2-5%) (Yr1-6%, Charges Surrender 2.15% 800 r Form Nos. AA-09, ASQ-1, 12012010 on al h 10% Free Withdrawal perYear Withdrawal 10% Free ss n l s s l Park 2 Annuity - 2 YearTerm 3 $1000 Minimum 24-2 Holy Hourofpraise and worship welcome tojointogetherfora St., Nanticoke. All faithful are Church, 520SouthHanover worship siteofHoly Trinity begins at7p.m.theparish in Nanticoke;monthlydevotion by St.FaustinaKowalskaParish Worship 788-3141 All faithfularewelcome. may besubmittedatthechurch. the DivineMercy. Prayerpetitions the Holy Rosary, and Chaplet of Chaplet oftheInfantPrague, votion includesrecitationofthe weekly beginning at 11 a.m. De Church inDrums;groupgathers Shepherd urday morningatGood — Hearts RosaryPrayerService church. Novenatheme:“Patron week at5:30p.m.intheparish Tuesday beginningeach evenings, devotion offered on13consecutive Wilkes-Barre; St. Anthony Novena of HopeParish,40Park Ave., 3-JUNE 12 St. Anthony ofPadua at (570-332-2963). information, contact Paul Walters . For more with wordand music; includes Tax Deferred Tax Deferred Mark Your Calendar–– Around theDiocese MARCH 31 Monthly MondayNight Weekly QueenofOur Annual 13-Week Novenato 890 — , hostedbyOurLady APRIL 2 , hostedeverySat —  , hosted APRIL 570- Spiritual Offerings - -

from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. in the sessions offered on Wednesdays Peace ParishinOldForge; weekly APRIL 4 All faithfularewelcome. Mercy Chaplet,andbenediction. Padre Pio,recitation oftheDivine rament, intercessoryprayerstoSt. by expositionoftheBlessedSac Hanover St.,Nanticoke, followed of Holy Trinity Church,520South at 6p.m.intheparishworshipsite begins with celebration of Mass Kowalska ParishinNanticoke; APRIL 4 (570-824-7832). attend; for moreinformation, call Cope.” All faithful are welcome to of MolokaiandSt.Marianne Saints oftheHopeless:St.Damien 6, at 7p.m.; Easter Saturday, April conclusion onEasterFriday, April Scranton St., West Scranton. atSaint Lucy Church,949 was offered during theFridaysof Sunday ofEaster. Sunday weekendontheSecond culminates duringDivineMercy gan during the Lenten season and Divine Mercy Novena, which be continue tohosttheirnine-day Paul in Scranton’s West Side will Saint LucyandSaintsPeter& and opportunityforconfessions. Includes recitation of theRosary to 7p.m.intheseminary chapel. every Wednesday evening from 6 the Blessed Sacrament is held of Adoration Laflin; 315, Route at St.Joseph’s OblateSeminary, Adoration 9916). more information,call(570-881- refreshments will be provided. For Wilbur. All faithfularewelcome; Guest facilitator: JoAnn Forge. Lawrence Church, MainSt.,Old downstairs meetingroomatSt. Weekly Bible Study Padre Pio Prayer Ministry The Novena resumes for its The Divine Mercy Novena The parish communities of Wednesday Eucharistic West ScrantonParishes Hosting Nine-Day DivineMercyNovena , hostedbySt.Faustina , hostedbyPrinceof — APRIL 4 , hosted — — - - will follow inthechurch hall. relic andanointing. blessing with the SaintFaustina by solemnbenediction, individual will berecitedat3p.m.,followed day Masscelebratedat2p.m. Reconciliation, followed by Sun of theRosaryandSacrament of celebration openswithrecitation Lucy Church. beginning at12:30p.m.Saint on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8, 7, followingthe4p.m.Mass;and Conception), (570-961-5211). con PatMcDonald(Immaculate of God),(570-342-4881);orDea Deacon JanMroz(Mary, Mother (Cathedral), (570-344-7231); tion, contactDeaconEdShoener Conception. Formoreinforma Mother ofGod;andImmaculate ishes includeSt.Peter’s; Mary, ed. ParticipatingScrantonpar 90 minutes; refreshments provid Meetings willbeapproximately dral Rectory, 315 Wyoming Ave. in the Bishops Hall at the Cathe month the of Thursday first the illness. Groupmeetsat6p.m.on who areexperiencingmental bers andfriendsofindividuals space forparents,familymem providing asafe,supportive thedral ofSt.PeterinScranton; — Group forFamily&Friends Ministry: Spiritual Support are welcome. St. LawrenceChurch. All faithful held every Wednesday at3p.m.in Bend; Hour of Mercy devotion ParishinGreatby St.Lawrence Devotion seminary at(570-654-7542). more information, contact the OSJ Joseph religiouscongregation.For founder oftheOblatesSt. St. Josephand St. JosephMarello, followed byNovenaprayersto Mass celebratedat7p.m., APRIL 5 Refreshments and fellowship Chaplet oftheDivineMercy The DivineMercyfeastday Health Mental Scranton Weekly DivineMercy — , hostedbytheCa APRIL 4 , hosted

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[email protected] Golf Reservations & Sponsorships Brochure & Sponsorships Golf Reservations Save the Date ! Date the Save The 9th Annual The 9th Rev. Leo J. McKernan “Prayer for Peace and Conversion of the Whole World.” of Conversion and Peace for “Prayer Page 23 Continued on , sponsored 13, sponsored APRIL –– Friday Pro-Life Rosary Friday Rosary Pro-Life TO BE CELEBRATED ON APRIL 8, 2018 TO BE CELEBRATED by the Catholics Defending Life Life by the Catholics Defending group Team; Awareness & Prayer every gatherings weekly resumes Fridays) First on (except Friday at the Pro- from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Life Monument located next to Cathedral in Scranton St. Peter’s Ave.). Wyoming (300 block of Recitation of the Rosary offered, along with pro-life meditations, Divine Mercy Chaplet and other prayer devotions for the respect and dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. Pro-life signs are welcome. prayer service held on Wednesday Wednesday held on prayer service in Our Lady of Lourdesat 6:30 p.m. the IHM Center Chapel,Chapel at (top of Scranton Ave., Adams 2300 beyond Marywood Ave., University information,University). For more call (570-346-5404). Vigil IN THE WILKES-BARRE / SCRANTON AREA — is theme is year’s ITINERARY FOR THE CELEBRATION IS AS FOLLOWS: AS IS CELEBRATION THE FOR ITINERARY Th 1:00 PM • Sacrament of Reconciliation and Holy Rosary Holy and Reconciliation of 1:00 PM • Sacrament Mass Holy by followed Divine Mercy of the Image of 2:00 PM • Blessing • Th the Blessed3:00 PM • Exposition of Sacrament Faustina. with• Benediction the First Class St. Blessing Relics of and of Easter, which from now on throughout the Church will be called, the Church now on throughout which from of Easter, . St. John Paul II announced on April 30, 2000 at St. Faustina’s , “It is at St. Faustina’s II announced on April 30, 2000 . St. John Paul of Mercy Feast that the Sunday after Easter is to be the Feast to St. Faustina revelations Jesus stated in fourteen important that we accept the whole message that comes from the word of God on the Second Sunday the word important that we accept the whole message that comes from Contact Cathy Mack at 570-654-6063 for more information! more 570-654-6063 for at Mack Contact Cathy REMINDER TO BEGIN 9 DAY DIVINE MERCY NOVENA STARTING ON GOOD FRIDAY STARTING NOVENA DIVINE MERCY BEGIN 9 DAY REMINDER TO TWELFTH MERCY SUNDAY ANNUAL REGIONAL DIVINE ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA PARISH (339 N. Maple Avenue, Kingston, PA) (339 N. Maple Avenue, LOYOLA PARISH ST. IGNATIUS (Previously held in Lafl in, PA). We are honored We in, PA). Sunday on April 8, 2018 (Previously held in Lafl Celebration of Divine Mercy to have as this year’s principal celebrant and homilist, be concelebrant. The Feast Day Coordinator is Cathy Mack - EADM Cenacle Leader.be concelebrant. The Feast Day Coordinator Hermit of the Scranton Diocese. Catholic Charismatic Catholic Charismatic Evening of Prayer with the Evening of Prayer with the al enrichment of its members and members of its enrichment al meetings community; larger the p.m. 2:15 end at approximately in by fellowship and are followed interested Anyone hall. church the handout may receive in attending readings materials and Scripture melkite. in advance by emailing: [email protected]. Meeting Prayer Regional , sponsored by local by local 9, sponsored APRIL groups; Charismatic prayer of in Queen p.m. 7:30 at begins 715 Hall, Parish Apostles the Gathering Avoca. Hawthorne St., includes songs, praise, spiritual gifts, teaching and witness; fellowship with refreshments will All faithful the meeting. conclude are welcome. , 11 Sisters of IHM — APRIL sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Im- maculate Heart of Mary; monthly Spiritual Offerings Spiritual —

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- - - - , hosted , hosted , hosted by St. St. by hosted , APRIL 14 & 28 APRIL — Spiritual Support Group: Group: Spiritual Support Women’s Cornerstone Retreat Women’s APRIL 13-14 APRIL Ed Shoener at St. Peter’s Cathe Peter’s St. at Shoener Ed dral, (570-344-7231) pating Scranton parishes include pating Scranton parishes include Mother of God; Mary, St. Peter’s; and . For Deaconcontact information, more Wyoming Ave. Meetings will will Meetings Ave. Wyoming 90 minutes; approximately be refreshments provided. Partici second and fourth Saturdays of second and fourth Saturdays of the month in the Bishops Hall 315 at the Cathedral Rectory, portive space for individuals who who individuals for space portive illness. are experiencing mental Group meets at 10 a.m. on the Scranton Mental Health Min Scranton Mental istry in Peter of St. Cathedral by the a safe, sup Scranton; providing refreshments. through Saturday at 6 p.m. Retreat’s Retreat’s 6 p.m. at Saturday through celebrated be Mass will concluding by light at 5 p.m., followed Pocono Crest Road, Pocono Pines;Pocono Crest on program opens spirituality 5:30 p.m. and continuesFriday at — 5112 Parish, Kolbe Maximilian 24 MARCH 29, 2018 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT TEXAS/NEW ORLEANSBYMOTORCOACH•9/26-10/7 NASHVILLE,TN&THESMOKYMOUNTAINS •8/26-9/2 CATSKILLS LUNCHEONTRAINRIDE&CasinoVisit •8/4 breakfast, evening reception andonedinner. Holocaust Museum&more. 2nightsattheEmbassy Suites with National Shrine in Washington, visit the Lincoln Memorial, Capital, time inInnerHarbor, tour St. JohnPaul IINationalShrine,Massatthe Includes visitto theBasilicaof the NationalShrineinBaltimore, free “JESUS” AT SIGHT&SOUND,LANCASTERDINNER•10/26 ► NIGHT CANADA & NEW ENGLAND ENGLAND Sept. 23-30•7NIGHTCANADA &NEW • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • cruise June 15-22•ADVENTUREOFTHESEAS

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Catholic Marriage Program in Reading Catholic Marriage Program Mark Your Calendar –– Around the Diocese the Around –– Calendar Your Mark Paul II Foundation, Together in in Together Paul II Foundation, in Reading will host the series of 14, from April Saturday, on fering 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and empowers Catholic couples to grow together in holiness. the vocation of marriage as part of as part of marriage vocation the in Holiness, a marriage Together conference series that inspires cese of Allentown announces an Allentown announces an cese of on program spirituality upcoming held in the parish hall. Doors open hall. parish the in held sponsored by the Confraternity of of sponsored by the Confraternity of Holy Family Women Christian Notch; Sugar St., Main 828 Parish, free of charge. McLean Center on campus, corner campus, on Center McLean Ave. of Mulberry St. & Jefferson Performance is open to the public Brandon Lee, performed by the Brandon Lee, performed by the Concert of Scranton University p.m. 7:30 ; Band & Concert Houlihan- in the University’s — premieres of two new works by guest composer/conductor Performance Music Series: Performance Music Series: Premiere Annual 35th World Composition Series Concert charge. All are welcome. charge. will be served from 11 a.m. to a.m. to will be served from 11 12 noon in the parish hall at 240 is Meal Hazleton. St., Poplar S. free of to the community offered — lunch Rosary Parish in Hazleton; Prize sponsorships available for available for Prize sponsorships businesses. and organizations local Anyone interested in entering the entering in Anyone interested chance to win a prize, for cook-off Chuck at (570-242-2431). contact drawings, and other attractions. attractions. other and drawings, Admission cost: other foods $5; for purchase. and drinks available entries of chili and salsa dish entries of entertainment, es; live musical Knights of Columbus-sponsored video horse racing games, raffle taste-tasting competition for local for competition taste-tasting 28 MARCH 29, 2018 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT Martin Caufi Martin 1-800-824-5293 • Tri-state area’s largest 400memorials •Over memorial needs The clearchoice www.martincaufi Full ServiceGraniteCompanySince1877 249 SunriseAve., Honesdale, PA 18431 • Family owned andoperated for over 130 Cemeteries in Perfect Monument? Perfect years •Recommended by more than15 funeral homes •Superiorworkmanship on display •More than25color choices $ Serving All Serving GM FIEAD TOUR ICELAND” OF “GEMS $ ty2Ngt nteLakes the on 2-Nights Stay for allyour (INCLUDES 2,595 fKlany5Sa Hotel 5-Star Killarney of Stop bytoseewhywearethe preferred memorialprovider. opee1We Tour, 1-Week Complete 3MasGetHotels! Great 13-Meals For AllYour Printing &CopyingNeeds Catholic • Buy direct from themanufacturer • Buydirect 2,895 -A UMRDISCOVER SUMMER 8-DAY Sa tRsrsCsn”Bus-2/Nights Casino” Resorts At “Stay oe/2 ltPa,$0Ma rdt& Credit Meal $60 Play, Slot Hotel/$25 NE PA alfrFlyer for Call SEATS 8 Looking forthe LEFT COMPLETE -A SUMMER 6-DAY LN FFR ICE” & FIRE OF “LAND 570-342-5790 -A PIGFLING SPRING 3-DAY 27 StaufferIndustrialPark•Taylor, PA 18517  UUT61,2018 6-12, AUGUST 3 re ig Street Ridge Green 435 OALNI CITY ATLANTIC TO catn a 18509 Pa. Scranton, QUALIFICATION [email protected] UY2-UUT6 29-AUGUST JULY • NOMIDDLEMAN! RLN TOUR IRELAND PI 51,2018 15-17, APRIL • 570-253-3300 SELECTION $ AIRFARE) eld Memorial Works PP 219 os Show House eldmemorialworks.com 570-343-0414 or570-562-2738 PRICE PP PP 1-888-4-ALL-PRINT • FAX: 570-253-3360 www.pdqprint.com Print Solutions $ Sa -ihsi ate opeeTour Complete Castle! A in 2-Nights “Stay 3,095 Windsor-Oxford-Edinburgh-Liverpool- ERYBIRD) (EARLY ETME 52,2018 15-24, SEPTEMBER RTI TOUR BRITAIN -A ETOF BEST 9-DAY adf-tnhne&London & Cardiff-Stonehenge hosted atSt.Mary’s Byzantine sette Parishin Wilkes-Barre; 28 Ann Coviello(570-344-3737). DiVizio (570-344-2388) orMary ticket reservations,call Toni $4. Formoreinformationand Breakfast cost: adults, $7; children, at the Viewmont MallinScranton. 10 a.m.at Applebee’s Restaurant Memorial Fund; hostedfrom8to Monsignor Anthony C.Marra benefit theFriendsofPoor Fundraiser Breakfast/Basket Raffle -EK“UMRSPLASH” “SUMMER 1-WEEK $ $ ty@RUBAVARO RIU @ Stay , sponsoredbySt. André Bes 1,399 PP 1399 SAroc Academy Airforce US -el,PksPeak, Pikes 6-meals, lsmc more! much Plus Night at the Races Pancake &Sausage that l orn plus Touring All l Inclusive All 3-Railroads, OKE RAILS & ROCKIES -A COLORADO 5-DAY UT AATRIP CANA PUNTA EOT- RESORT ETME 20-24 SEPTEMBER UE1-0 2018 13-20, JUNE INCLUDED

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Rosary,the of Mysteries Sorrowful the of recitation includes Hour p.m. Holy 8 Adoration until Sacrament at 6:30 p.m. (confessions heard prior). Mass followed by Litany of the Saints and exposition of the Blessed the SacredHeartat6:30p.m.MassinhonorofJesusiscelebrated7 Wilkes-Barre. Confessions are heard beginning at 6 p.m., followed by recitation of the Rosary and Litany of followed bycelebrationofMassat6p.m. 213 W. Green St., West Hazleton. Holy Hour and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament held from 5 to 5:45 p.m., Hawthorne St.Formoreinformation,calltheparishrectory(570-457-3412). First FridayDevotionsThroughouttheDiocese –– offered for the special intention of vocations to the priesthood; hosted by Saint Ann Basilica Parish, Saint Our at Parish Heaven of Queen by month each hosted Heart; Sacred the of Men the by sponsored –– –– hosted by Sacred Heart of JesusParish,1101 Willow St., Peckville; exposition and adoration of the –– held outside the offices of Planned Parenthood, 63 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre; group gathers at 9 –– sponsored by the Catholics Defending Life Prayer & Awareness Team; group gathers from 1 to 1:30 –– hostedatSacredHeartChurch,554MainSt., Weston; MasswithEucharistic procession celebrated –– sponsoredbythe –– hosted by Holy Name of Jesus Parish in West Hazleton; held at the parish’s Church of the Transfi guration, –– hosted by Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca; celebrated at 7 p.m. in Saint Mary Church, 715 Church, Mary Saint in p.m. 7 at celebrated Avoca;Parish, Apostles the of Queen by hosted –– Men of the Sacred Heart; held at held Heart; Sacred the of Men of Mary. The vigil concludes with scapular enrollment at 10:15 p.m. hymns, followed by litany and consecration to the Immaculate Heart Marian and prayers Fatima Pledge, Army Blue the Statue, Virgin Sacred Heart. the to consecration and litany benediction, by followed p.m., 8:55 at celebrated is Jesus of Heart Sacred the of Mass heard. are sions the LuminousMysteriesof Rosary, duringwhich time confes- Seminary, 1880Highway315,Laflin (Pittston). by the Blue Army,6 will be held April Sacred HeartofJesusandImmaculateMarysponsored Blue Army ReparationVigil Eucharistic Adorations Pro-Life RosaryVigils Masses &Devotions The vigil continues with the crowning of the Blue Army Pilgrim of recitation with p.m. 8 at evening Friday begin Devotions The next monthly First Friday Reparation Vigil, dedicated to the Healing Mass Saint Stanislaus worship site, 666 N. 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The meals are offered from noon to 12:30 p.m. Church in Olyphant at Holy Cross Parish at St. Patrick’s at St. Parish at the church in on Wednesdays, Parish King the Christ at and Thursdays, on Carbondale at St. Church in Archbald on Tuesdays. The Kitchen has been able to remain faithful to its mission in particular through the generosity of the community, through support of the annual Host For A Day campaign.   o o   y y D h h g g s s r r i i r r u u Blessing with First Class Relic of St. Faustina St. of Relic Class First with Blessing a a t t i i P P L L you did it for Me. - - St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen (DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 P.M.) Or you may send your gift to: 500 Penn Ave. • Scranton, PA 18509 • Scranton, PA 500 Penn Ave. Your generosity will never be forgotten! be never will generosity Your or you may also donate online at: www.stfranciskitchen.org APPRECIATION RECEPTION: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 Interment was held at Saint Saint at held was Interment During 1988-2002, Sister Sister During 1988-2002, She also served on various Surviving is a niece, Ruth When you did it for the least of My children, When you did it for LOCATION: GENETTI’S, DICKSON CITY • TIME: 6-9 P.M. St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen can be depended upon to feed the hungrySt. Francis of Assisi Kitchen can be depended 365 days a year. For 40 years, the Kitchen has served - more than 3 a free daily meal to men, women and children daily noon meal, the Kitchen also servesmillion meals in total. In addition to the evening meal an With a contribution of $100 or more, you can sponsor a meal as a Host For A Day. You may select a date You With a contribution of $100 or more, you can sponsor a meal as a Host For A Day. is convenient. Recognition is given to your loved ones, or any date that to remember your anniversary, meals. the provider of the day’s Please help us feed the hungry. Call the Kitchen at (570) 342-5556, ext. 3 Call the Kitchen Please help us feed the hungry. Catherine’s Cemetery in Moscow. Catherine’s Marianne served as principal of of as principal served Marianne Seminary High School,Marywood High Heart Sacred and Scranton, also She School, Carbondale. Ra schools in at Catholic taught N.C., and Washington, leigh and N.Y. Uniondale, as Diocesan Marianne served She relations. public of director Corpus at ministered previously servedChristi Parish in Montdale; for Sacred as CCD coordinator was and Mayfield; in Parish Heart at the for director of development mer Bishop HobanHigh School in Wilkes-Barre. Diocesan boards and those of the in institutions non-profit other region. N.Y. Ann Iwersen, Farmingville, She was also preceded in death Robert, and sister, by a brother, Annmarie Hydell. ministrator in the Diocese, Sister Diocese, in the ministrator ------As a Catholic school ad During her religious life, Sis life, During her religious Sister Marianne Addy, IHM Addy, Sister Marianne ter Marianne ministered primarily primarily ministered Marianne ter serving in education, in Catholic fac the on Diocese Scranton the Elemen Matthew of Saint ulties South Stroudsburg; in School tary Scranton Catholic High School; in School High Patrick Saint and Scranton. master’s degree in religious edu in religious degree master’s cation from Marywood College, in English from the and a master’s University of Scranton. - - - She received both her bach her both She received Born Dolores Addy on July Addy on July Born Dolores Sister Marianne died Jan. 31 Jan. died Marianne Sister SCRANTON — A Mass of Mass of A — SCRANTON Death Claims Prominent IHM Sister Marianne Addy Marianne Sister IHM Prominent Claims Death Pocono Youth Provide Food Pantry Help Food Provide Youth Pocono terparts from nearby Faith Lutheran Church in a joint joint a in Church nearby Faith Lutheran terparts from Loaves Five of the clients food bags for pack to help effort Food Pantry in Pocono Pines. Under the leadership of their director, Lillian Namik, Namik, Lillian director, of their leadership the Under Saint from members of the youth group coun their with partnered recently Pocono Pines in Parish elor’s degree in English/art and degree in English/art and elor’s Sept. 8, 1941, and made her final Aug. 2, 1947. profession of vows Anna Campbell Addy, Sister Sister Addy, Campbell Anna Marianne entered the Congrega of Servants Sisters, the of tion of Mary on Heart Immaculate the 15, 1922, in Brooklyn, N.Y., 15, 1922, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Henry late of the daughter and served as a prayer minister and served as minister a prayer Convent in at the former Marian Scranton. prayer ministry. 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