ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CHURCH MINERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 7 February 2016 THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS DEVOTIONAL LAMP INTENTIONS SATURDAY, 6 February † Sanctuary Vigil Mass for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time In Memory of Donald J. Butler, Sr. (B’day 2/12) 4:00 PM LUCY AND WILLIAM HORAN AND JOSEPH T. by son, Don, Peggy and Christopher HORAN - The Barone Family † Wednesday Adoration Candles SUNDAY, 7 February 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time A Special Intention 8:00 AM PEOPLE OF OUR PARISH † Blessed Virgin Mary 10:00 AM THOMAS KENNEDY - (6TH Anniv., 2/6) - A Special Intention Wife, Rose, Children and Grandchildren † The Holy Family MONDAY, 8 February - No Mass In Memory of Thomas Kennedy by wife, Rose, Children and Grandchildren TUESDAY, 9 February ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 5:15 PM JOHN AND MARY LONERGAN (Estate) ~ ALTER FLOWERS ~ WEDNESDAY, 10 February ASH WEDNESDAY by ~ Joe and Joann 8:00 AM CHRISTOPHER M. WALTER ~ Family THURSDAY, 11 February-Our Lady of Lourdes PRAY for Our Priests In your charity, please pray for the priests of our 6:30 PM JAMES AND LORETTE CURRAN ~ Helen Ann and diocese, and in particular during this week remember: Charlie Roberts Feb. 8 - Rev. Eric Gruber FRIDAY, 12 February Feb. 9 - Rev. Francis Grundowski 8:00 AM HAROLD T. CAMPION ~ Wife, Julia and Family Feb. 10 - Rev. Kevin Gulano Feb. 11 - Rev. Abraham Ha SATURDAY, 13 February Feb. 12 - Rev. Stephen Halabura Vigil Mass for First Sunday of Lent 4:00 PM ARTHUR WANAMAKER ~ Wife, Linda Wanamaker In Memoriam: SUNDAY, 14 February 5th First Sunday of Lent Feb. 10 - Rev. Michael Romagno 8:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH Feb. 12 - Rev. John Sheridan 10:00 AM MARY AND FRANK LAZARCHICK AND MIRIAM AND RICHARD WOLFE ~ Joseph and Please Note our NEW PARISH E-MAIL ADDRESSES: Betty Jean Lazarchick General Parish E-mail address: [email protected] Religious Education E-mail address : EUCHARISTIC ADORATION [email protected] ...following the 8 AM Mass on Wednesdays and concluding with ASH WEDNESDAY Benediction and 8 AM Mass, 12 Noon Service of Ashes & The Miraculous Medal Novena at 6:30 6:30 PM Benediction with Ashes following. PM. Please come and spend some quality time with the FRIDAYS OF LENT Lord! Stations of the Cross at 6:30 PM with confessions after.

SUNDAYS OF LENT SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Faith and Life Seminar– 11:30AM --parish meeting room– Saturdays : 3:00 PM and Thursdays: 6:00 PM Topic: Bishop Barron’s Series on the Holy Eucharist - Other times available by appointment - DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR The Diocese of Allentown provides assistance to victims of A Quote for the Week: sexual abuse. Please contact our Victim Assistance Coordinator: Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what Wendy S. Krisak, M.A., NCC, LPC makes a team work, a company work, DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER ~ 1-800-791-9209 a society work, a civilization work. DIOCESAN SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR Sr. Meg Cole, S.S.J., M.S., L.M.F.T. —Vince Lombardi Telephone: (610) 332-0442 Ext. 19 ~ THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~

CHURCH AND PARISH POLICIES Dear Parishioners, Many common Church and parish policies are listed in the One of our parishioners asked me to bulletin, if you have any questions please give us a call, our parish staff is here to help you. explain at what moment during the consecration does the sacred host and the PARISH REGISTRATION All are most welcome here at St. Michael the Archangel Parish. chalice of wine become the Body and Blood of If you are living within our boundaries, please register as soon as possible. If you are leaving the parish or have a change in Christ. This happens for each element at the address, please notify the parish office. If you are moving out moment the priest finishes the last word of of the area, please register in a parish where you live as soon as possible, this is especially important for young adults who the prayer of consecration for each element have finished college and now live in another area. If you need help finding a parish in your new locale we will gladly assist you. of the Eucharistic species. So the sacred host becomes the Body of Christ at the SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM precise moment the priest finishes speaking Baptisms usually take place on the first Sunday of each month during the 10:00 AM Mass, unless the liturgical calendar the word “ you”, which is the last word of the dictates another Sunday. Baptismal Classes are held the last Sunday of the month. Parents must be registered parishioners. prayer of consecration of the sacred host. Contact the parish office to make arrangements for the Baptism. The wine becomes the Blood of Christ at the In choosing “god-parents”, please pay close attention to the requirements for sponsors. If there is any doubt or you need a precise moment the priest finishes speaking further explanation please contact us. the word “me”, as this is the last word of the SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY prayer of the consecration of the wine into Couples contemplating marriage should contact Father Sedar at least one year in advance of the date of the intended marriage. the Precious Blood of Jesus. For me Church date and arrangements MUST precede all other personally I always look at the host at that wedding plans. moment and at the wine in the chalice at that OTHER CONSIDERATIONS We are happy to welcome young adults “back home” for special moment and try to make a silent act of faith. occasions such as weddings and baptisms; however, non- I know I will never see with my eyes what parishioners who desire to celebrate a baptism or wedding here will need the permission of their pastor. happens at that moment, yet I still look. It is for me and I would imagine for every priest a VISITATION OF THE SICK Please notify the parish office if someone in your family is moment of intimacy with the Lord. It is a unable to attend Church and wishes to receive Holy Communion at home. moment very hard to describe, it is one that, perhaps like St. Peter on Mt. Tabor, I would HANDING ON OUR CATHOLIC FAITH Because parents have given life to their children, they have the like to stay in and have endure. Notice also gravest obligation of educating them in our Catholic faith. For that the elements of bread and wine are those children who go to public schools, our CCD Program is the means to help parents meet this responsibility. You may consecrated separately. The separation of enroll your child for CCD at any time but we prefer you register for the following year each May. Body and Blood is a sign that Our Lord is Special prep for all youth preparing for First Penance, First Holy present in His state as victim for our sins. Communion and Confirmation is offered and required. The mingling of a small fragment of the BAPTISM & CONFIRMATION SPONSOR CERTIFICATES Letters of recommendation for sponsors can be issued only to Sacred Host into the Precious Blood before active registered members of the parish who are at least 16 we receive Him in Holy Communion is a sign of years of age and receive the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Penance on a regular basis. Sponsors must also be fully the resurrection, that it is always the Risen initiated members of the Church; that is, have received the Lord who is present and whom we receive, Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. All Sponsor Certificates must be requested at least three even though He is present in His state as weeks in advance of sacrament date. Victim for our sins. I hope you will want to DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN - CATHOLIC CHARITIES explore more deeply our faith in the Holy A multi-purpose social service agency providing assistance to Eucharist by coming every Sunday in Lent at families, children and adults. Pottsville Office ~ 570-628-0466 11:30 to our special Lenten Faith and Life CRISIS PREGNANCY HELP LINE—1-888-467-8466 PROJECT RACHAEL seminars. Post Abortion Healing Ministry ~ 1-866-372-2435 Peace– Father Adam ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CHURCH 7 February 2016 MINERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA Nativity B.V.M. High School THIRD ANNUAL SPORTSMAN’S SUPER 15 RAFFLE will host an Open House and Registration for the Game Dinner: Saturday, April 9, 2016 2016-2017 School Year today, Sunday, February 7, 2016. School tours, presentations and displays Super 15 Raffle will be held at dinner will begin at 12noon to 2:00 PM. Members of the along with other raffles and prizes entire Nativity community will be available to answer your questions. Please call the school at 570-622- 8110 or [email protected] with any questions.

Nativity B.V.M. SURF & TURF BINGO Sponsored by Nativity Green and Gold Booster Club Raffle chances are $10.00 each or 5 for $40. Call Diane 570-294-0551 You may pick up packets of 25 or 50 tickets in the Sunday, February 14. 2016 vestibule. Now is the time to get these out to hunting Doors Open 11:30 Bingo Starts at 1:00PM Admission $20.00 clubs, camps and groups. You may also pick up Includes: 15 regular games & 4 specials individual tickets in the vestibule or Parish Office.

CCD and Sacrament News:. SUPER 15 RAFFLE PRIZES:

1. In-Line 50 cal. Muzzleloader • Feb. 9, 2016 - CCD classes. 2. Sit-In-Angler Kayak or $300 CASH Confirmation: 3. Ruger MK III Stainless Target Pistol 22LR * Regional Confirmation Gatherings - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM for all Confirmation candidates 4. Central Penn Pheasant Hunt for 2 - Catholic and Public Schools: 5. Browning Backpack spinning combo or $100 Sun., Feb. 21, 2016 - At St. Patrick CASH (snow date 2/28/16) 6. Ruger LC9s w/ laser Sun., Mar. 20, 2016 - At St. Claire of Assisi 7. Taxidermist Game Mount- Whitetail Head and * Confirmation Retreat- Sat., Mar.12 2016 - Shoulder size At Nativity B.V.M. Students:8:30 AM-12:30PM 8. Ruger Predator 308 Rifle Parent OR Sponsor:11:00 AM - 11:30 AM 9. Masterbuilt Smoker * Confirmation Mass-Tues., April 26, 2016 10. Taurus Raging Bull 44 Mag, stainless/ported 11. Ruger 10/22 takedown w/ backpack First Holy Communion: 12. Susquehanna River Guided Cat-Fishing trip for 2 Sat., April 2, 2016 - 8:45 AM - Communion Retreat for children in Parish Center meeting 13. Wicked Ridge Crossbow or $250 CASH room. Parents meet in cafeteria at 12:30 PM. 14. Henry Silver Boy 22LR Sat., May 7, 2016 - 10:00 AM - 15. Wildgame Trail Cam First Holy Communion Mass

February’s 50/50 will be held on March 2, 2016. Extra envelopes are in the vestibule - $1.00. Please list your name and phone number on the extras. SPONSOR OF THE WEEK We are grateful to Parishioners!! Keep our own hall in mind for funeral dinners, Barry J. Boran, D.M.D. bridal and baby showers, weddings, family events and other for sponsoring an ad, making our bulletin possible. celebrations. Call the Parish Office to make arrangements. ~ THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~

WEEKDAY ALTAR SERVER CollecƟons - January 30 & 31, 2016 Total Envelopes: 581 Envelopes used: 436 Tues., Feb. 9 - 5:15 PM Wed., Feb 10 - 6:30 PM Regular collecƟon: $6731.00 Thurs., Feb. 11- 6:30 PM Sara Motley Second collecƟon this weekend - Dues WEEKEND ALTAR SERVERS Second collecƟon next weekend - Catholic Home Mission Sat., Feb. 13, 2016 - 4:00 PM - Brylee Beach, Grace Muench and Connor Denion

Sun., Feb. 14, 2016 - 8:00 AM - Jesse Foran, Dean Hess CCD Sub Sale and Dawson Seiders CCD students are now selling coupons for Tony’s Meat

Sun., Feb. 14,2016 - 10:00 AM - Patrick Moran, Ava Frantz Market Foot long Subs. For $6.50. Choices available are : and Michael Bilansky Ham & Cheese, Turkey or Italian. From any CCD student or

WEEKEND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF in the vestibule on weekends. HOLY COMMUNION AND LECTORS PARISH PYROHY AND HALUSHKIE SALE Sat., Feb. 13, 2016 - 4:00 PM ~ Donna Purcell, Margaret Orders are now being taken for potato pyrohy—$6.00 a doz. Ulmer and Charles Reber, Sr. Lector: Georgine Walters and halushkie $6.00 a qt. Call Mary Ann at 570-294-5931 to Sun., Feb. 14, 2016 - 8:00 AM ~ Sr. Catherine, Ron Kozura place your order by Febuary19th, 2016 and Gerald Trasatt Lector: Dottie Kull PICK-UP DATE IS ~ Friday, February 26th, 2016 in the Sun., Feb. 14, 2016 - 10:00 AM ~ Dot Kozura, Sr. Catherine Parish Center cafeteria from 10:00 AM to 12noon. New helpers are always welcomed ~ Just call Mary Ann at and Patrick Moran Lector: Collin Larkin

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Soup Supper Altar Flowers ~ may be memorialized until the weekend February 19th and March 18th , 2016 of February 7, the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. After the 4:00 PM to 5:45PM Parish Center cafeteria Easter Season, which concludes with Pentecost Sunday, Free - will offering will be accepted. flowers may again be memorialized for each Sunday until the OUR LENTEN OBLIGATION Season of Advent. Please call the parish office to schedule

memorializing a flower arrangement for the altar. Church law considers every Friday and the season of Lent as penitential days and times. The practice of penance is a part of our faith and Christian life. When we do penance, we PARISH EVENT CALENDAR imitate Jesus, who Himself recommended it as necessary to Feb. 7: Catholic School Mass 10:00 AM His followers, and gave them the example of His prayer and All student wear their uniforms and seat with your family in reserved pews fasting. The Lenten obligation, as determined for Catholics in Feb. 7: Baptisms at 10:00 AM Mass the United States by our bishops, requires that fasting be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The law of Feb. 10: Ash Wednesday Mass 8:00 AM abstinence is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and all the and Ashes at Noon and 6:30 PM Fridays of Lent. Feb. 12: Stations of the Cross - 6:30 PM • All Catholics who are between the ages of 18 and 59 must fast. The obligation ceases when one begins his/her 60th year Feb. 14: Faith and Life Seminar with Bishop Barron on the on his/her 59th birthday. Holy Eucharist 11:30 AM ~ Parish Center Meeting Room • All Catholics who are 14 years and older must abstain. Feb. 16 : Stations of the Cross - 6:00 PM • The observance of fasting means that those obliged may Feb. 17: Parish SVDP Food Pantry take only one full meal on the day of the fast. Two lighter means (not equal to another full meal) may be taken to : Protecting God’s Children Program at maintain strength according to one’s needs. Nativity BVM at 6:00PM. Call Margie Young • The law of abstinence forbids the eating of meat, including at 570-622-8110 to register poultry. Voluntary Abstinence refers to refraining from lawful pleasures in a spirit of penance. Feb 19: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Soup Supper ~ • Individuals for a just cause may be dispensed by their 4:00 PM to 5:45 PM pastor or by a priest with the faculty to do so. In our Diocese : Last day to order Pyrohy and Halushkie all priests may dispense individuals who are committed to their Feb. 26: Pyrohy and Halushkie pick up 10:00 AM to 12noon pastoral care. Those who are ill or have a similar serious reason are excused from the observance of fast and April 9: Sportsman’s Dinner and Raffle abstinence. Catholics are reminded they they should not April 24: Roast Beef Dinner lightly excuse themselves from this obligation.