FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI JUNE 6, 2021 MASS INTENTIONS Sat. 6/5 4:00 PM Peter and Mayme Sefing by the Turri Family Sun. 6/6 11:00 AM Anna and Andy Prokopovich by Michalene and Jim Eisenhart Mon. 6/7 7:00 PM Helen E. Capozzelli by Bob and Lorraine Giulani Tue. 6/8 7:00 AM Mary Woods by Her Son Jim Mellon Wed 6/9 7:00 AM Nancy Hartzel by Sally and Les Thur. 6/10 7:00 AM Thomas Chuckra, Jr. by His Wife Mary Fran Fri. 6/11 7:00 AM Betty Wysocki by JoAnn Heller Sat. 6/12 4:00 PM Deceased Members of Freeland Class of 1966 by Paula Sun. 6/13 11:00AM James P. Cosgrove, Sr. by His Family Weekend of May 15/16: Sunday $3,930.00; Loose $33.00; Dues $2,051.00; Care and Education of Priests $98.00; Initial Offering $10.00; Solemnity of Mary $10.00; Ash Wednesday $5.00; Holy Thursday $5.00; Good Friday $5.00; Easter Flowers $15.00; Easter $40.00; Ascension $378.00; Holy Father $10.00; Home Mission $21.00; Catholic Communications $206.00; Poor Box $86.00 Weekend of May 22/23: Sunday $3,814.00; Loose $307.00; Dues $946.00; Care and Education of Priests $105.00; Feast of the Assumption $5.00; Christmas $5.00; Rice Bowl $5.00; Easter Flowers $20.00; Holy Thursday $5.00; Good Friday $5.00; Easter $20.00; Catholic Home Mission $20.00; Ascension $46.00; Catholic Communications $80.00; Holy Father $10.00; Poor Box $246.57 Weekend of May 29/30: Sunday $2,767.00; Loose $28.00; Dues $836.00; Care and Education of Priests $40.00; Ascension $45.00; Catholic Communications $25.00; Churches in Europe $20.00; Holy Father $10.00; Poor Box $107.17 CANDLES ON THE ALTAR are in Memory of Walter Tamposki by Dan Ravina MEMORIAL DONATIONS in Memory of Joan Staruch: $50.00 by Debbie, Jessica, and Matthew Stivers; $100.00 by Gerald and Mary Feissner and Family. ALL MASSES / SERVICES ARE LIVESTREAMED: Our new camera system will allow you to watch ALL MASSES AND SERVICES in both churches (weekday, weekend, holy days). The link for all services is as follows: YouTube.com/channel/UCRogmn_HRMsPzAq4XSysm3w. MEETING REMINDER: There will be a meeting of all lectors and extraordinary ministers on Thursday, June 10th, at 6:00 PM in the basement of the church. A Message from Father Mike… These past 16 months we have struggled on how to still be church in the midst of the pandemic. We got creative and made the celebration of the Mass available, in addition to in church, online and even in a parking lot. Although these methods allowed folks to watch the Liturgy, the one thing missing for most was the reception of the Eucharist. Over and over again folks said to me that they longed to receive Holy Communion. Absence really does make the heart grow stronger. This weekend the Church celebrates the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. In a journey of over a year and a half that took us away from the reception of Holy Communion, we can now humbly walk forward to receive Jesus. I ask you to re-commit yourself to this most precious gift - The Body and Blood of Christ. A VIEW FROM THE PEW, WHAT KEEPS YOU BUSY? “It is not enough to be busy: so are the ants. The question is: What are you busy about?” Henry David Thoreau. Does the “busy” include God? IN-PERSON BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASSES have resumed. This class is MANDATORY for ALL those parents wishing to have their children baptized. Classes for both parishes have been consolidated. The next class is at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, June 9th, at Immaculate Conception Parish in the church basement. Please register by calling the Immaculate Conception Parish Office at 570-636-3035 or the Good Shepherd Parish office at 570-788-3141. All persons attending the classes must wear face masks. Baptisms have a limit of 25 persons. Social distancing must be observed. The Immaculate Conception Parish Community–Service Coordinating Team is conducting a food drive to benefit the food pantry in Freeland. For the month of June, we are requesting summer drink mixes, such as lemonade, iced tea, Kool-Aid, etc. Items are to be placed in the food pantry container in the church entrance. Thank you for any donations you can provide to assist those individuals and families in need in our community. CALVARY CEMETERY in Drums is erecting a new Niche Building for final interment of cremated remains. Pre-construction sales are now open. If you are interested, call the cemetery office Monday-Friday between 8:30 AM – noon and 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Payment plans are available at 0% interest for 2 years with required 25% down. .