Sunday Mass Madonna Della Strada Chapel 11:00 a.m. Volume 10, Issue 15 7:00 p.m. February 13, 2011 9:30 p.m. Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Daily Mass Jesus: “Joy to the World” Chapel of the Sacred Heart Leo Manglaviti, S.J., Ph.D. Monday - Saturday 12:05 p.m. In the “old style” of celebrating Christmas, the holy season began on December 25, not the day after Thanksgiving, or even earlier. The joy of the Nativity lasted formally for Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri twelve days, and actually beyond. The Feast of the Presentation, February 2, was the offi- 4:40 pm. cial end of Christmas. (My fellow purists still keep decorations up until that day.) Thursday Among other things, February 2 was “Mid-Winter’s Day,” 40 days after Christmas when 7:00 p.m. the joy of spring was heralded. Thus, that little groundhog in western Pennsylvania was (followed by Rosary and Benediction) consulted on that day to confirm the coming arrival of the season of rebirth for the earth. Sacrament of Jesus – the “reason for the season” – is the central reality of that expectant joy, that look- Reconciliation ing ahead to the fulfillment of the Incarnation, Easter and the final triumph over death Reconciliation Room, and sin in the Lord’s Resurrection. But today’s Gospel (Matthew 5:17-37) does not seem Chapel of the Sacred Heart to exude much bliss. Jesus appears as stern lawgiver and hardly the epitome of Easter joy. We miss the point if we think that way. Jesus fulfills the law. He brings us into the life- Monday - Friday giving Spirit of God’s love, into the perfect peace of living life to the fullest. 11:30 a.m. - 12 noon Also by appointment in St. Valentine’s Day approaches. Expressions of love abound as we endure the rigors of a University Ministries particularly difficult winter, with warm thoughts of Christmas long faded. Spring looks so and the Jesuit Community at far off – in spite of Punxatawny Phil. Perhaps a little humor is in order. After all, Jesus, Campion Hall. our radiant joy, must have relished a good joke. We are nothing without a sense of humor. Destined for eternal happiness, we stay “young at heart,” no matter what our age. Devotions to Our Lady So, for a Mid-Winter’s chuckle, a playful catechesis: CATHOLIC DICTIONARY Rosary & Benediction after Thursday Amen – The only part of a prayer that everyone knows. 7:00 p.m. mass Bulletin – Your receipt for attending Mass. Choir – A group of singing people who allow the rest of the congregation to lip-synch. Devotions to the Sacred Holy Water – A liquid whose formula is H2OLY Heart of Jesus Hymn – A song usually sung in a key three octaves higher than most people can reach. Exposition, Sacred Heart (Recessional Hymn – A song sung more quietly, since most people have already left.) Litany, and Benediction Incense – Holy Smoke! Jesuits – A religious order known for running schools with good basketball teams. after Friday 4:40 p.m. Mass Jonah – The original Jaws story. Justice – When kids have kids of their own. Byzantine Liturgy Kyrie Eleison – The only Greek words most Catholics know besides gyros and baklava. Ciszek Hall, Fr. Sable, S.J. Magi – The most famous trio to attend a baby shower. Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. Manger – What Mary had to lay the Baby Jesus in because Joseph forgot to pack a crib. Vespers Saturday 6:30 p.m. Pew – A Medieval torture device still found in Catholic churches. Procession – Ceremonial parade of priest, liturgical ministers, and people late for Mass. Campus Mosque Recessional – Procession after Mass headed by people rushing to be first in their cars. 306 Taylor Ave. Relics – People going to Mass so long they actually know when to kneel, sit, and stand. Stable – Where Mary gave birth to Jesus because Joseph wasn’t covered by an HMO. Friday service 12:30 p.m. Ten Commandments – The most important Top Ten list not given by David Letterman. 941-5520 Usher – The only people in the parish who don’t know the seating capacity of a pew. Community Outreach Office Volunteer Opportunities The Community Outreach Office provides information on Volunteer Opportunities for “Today our prime individuals, groups, clubs and residence hall floors. Our office is located in The DeNaples Center, Room 205B, and our webpage is www.scranton.edu/volunteers. educational We are also on Facebook! Like Us! objective must be to form men-and- women-for-others; men and women Check out our new webpage at www.scranton.edu/volunteers for a complete list of who will live not current opportunities, agency information, upcoming events and more! for themselves but Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania: Ongoing, after school homework, for God and his Monday-Thursday, 2:30 pm, five volunteers. Ongoing, after school recreation, Christ - for the Monday-Friday, 4 to 8:30 p.m. Contact: Laura Gentile, 570-342-8709, x114. God-man who Boy Scouts of America: Ongoing, Cub/Den leader, Tuesdays, 2:30-4 pm, once or twice lived and died for a month. Child abuse clearances are necessary and are paid for by the agency. all the world; men Contact: Dana Healey, 570-207-1227, x230, or [email protected] and women who Clarks Summit Fire Department: Ongoing, housekeeping, grounds keeping, fire cannot even station maintenance, helping at monthly fire station breakfast. Saturdays 8-11 am or conceive of love of Sundays 6 am-2 pm. Contact Bob Bowen: 575-3601, or [email protected] God which does Girl Scout Mall Overnight: Female volunteers needed Saturday, February 26, at 9 pm, not include love to Sunday, February 27, at 6 am. Must stay entire time and love kids in grades 4-7. for the least of Run games and crafts, snacks, etc. Contact: Deborah Hoerst at 570-337-5986, or email their neighbors; [email protected] men and women Gino J. Merli Veterans Center: Ongoing, assist with bingo, Saturday or Sunday, 1:15 completely to 3:30 pm. Ongoing, assist with feeding, daily, any scheduled meal time, bowling convinced that pinsetter, Friday, 9:15 to 10:30 am, canteen assistant, weekdays, time varies. Contact: Tom Bufano, 570-961-4380. love of God which does not issue in Headstart: Ongoing, painting mural at West Scranton pre-school. Mon-Fri time TBA. justice for others Contact: Debbie Tomassoni, 963-6633, x2224, or [email protected] is a farce.” Jewish Community Center: Looking for a volunteer to make a video for their website and YouTube. Editing and video experience helpful. February through March. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Contact: [email protected] 28th Superior General Jewish Community Center: Help face-paint, run food stand, etc., for Purim Carnival. of the Society of Jesus, Sunday, March 13,12:30-3pm. Easy walk from campus. Valencia, Spain , Contact Vince Kalinoski at [email protected] 1973 Moses Taylor Hospital: Ongoing, Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). Provide therapeutic interventions at bedsides of senior citizens. Monday through Friday. Training provided. Contact: Sonia Sandhaus, 570-340-3452, or [email protected] SENIOR RETREAT Come take some time away with friends, look back on these four years, and look ahead to what lies beyond Scranton.... The Senior Retreat will be held on February 18-20, 2011, at the University's retreat center at Chapman Lake. We depart campus at 5 pm on Friday and return by 2 pm on Sunday. Alumni speakers will talk about all the topics you may be thinking about now: grad school, jobs, money, moving home, keeping in touch with friends, volunteering, relating to your parents as an adult, relationships with boyfriends/girlfriends, fear of the unknown, finding a faith community, how can I make a difference? There is lots of time for personal reflection and casual conversation. Sign up in University Ministries. The fee is $20. No waiting list! Questions? Contact Cathy Seymour at seymourc1. Exploring Prayer; Navigating Life Retreat The Examen Are you interested in exploring different ways of praying? Come Spend 20 Minutes in a Reflective Form of Ig- Do you want to discover the natian Prayer…. importance of discernment in your life? If yes, join us this weekend for a retreat at Thursdays, Chapman Lake. The retreat will begin on February 17 & 24, Friday night, February 25, at 5 pm and conclude on Sunday, 9:30 pm – Sacred Heart Chapel February 27, at 4 pm. Questions: Contact Sr. Carol Tropiano, RSM, at Sign up for this opportunity in University Ministries. [email protected] Cost is non-refundable $20. Busy Student Retreat Connections Leader Info Sessions Sun., Feb. 27th, through Thurs., Mar. 3rd On Campus Jump IN & become a leader for next year's Works around your schedule Connections (freshmen) Retreat. Cost is $10 - Sign up in University Ministries TODAY! Sunday, February 27th - 7:00 PM Info sessions will be held: Mass at Madonna della Strada Chapel Sunday, February 27th - 8:00 PM Thursday, February 17th, at 11:30 AM, Gathering Prayer & Meet your Spiritual Director (Ciszek DeNaples 406 Basement) Monday, February 28th - Thursday, March 3rd Wednesday, February 23rd, at 8:00 PM Students commit to a period of Daily Prayer/Reflection DeNaples 406 using provided materials and an individual 30 minute meeting with a Spiritual Director each day (arranged according to your schedule) Friday, February 25th, at 3:00PM Thursday, March 3rd DeNaples 401 (Moskovitz Theater) 8:00 PM Closing Prayer with opportunity to share the graces of your retreat experience (Ciszek Basement) Weekly Collection Sunday Mass Presiders Sunday, February 13 This week's collection will be 11:00 AM : Fr.