th 13 Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 27, 2021 "For God formed man to be imperishable; the image of his own nature he made him.” –Wisdom 2:23 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43 Monday Am 2:6-10, 13-16/Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday Eph 2:19-22/Jn 20:24-29 Wednesday Am 5:14-15, 21-24/Mt 8:28-34 Thursday Am 7:10-17/Mt 9:1-8 Friday Am 8:4-6, 9-12/Mt 9:9-13 Saturday Am 9:11-15/Mt 9:14-17 MASSES FOR THE WEEK Saturday – June 26 4:00 PM Juozas Urbutis (The Paolucci Family) Sunday – June 27 9:00 AM Anne B. Burns (Florence Trowbridge & Family) Monday – June 28 12:00 PM NO MASS Tuesday – June 29 12:00 PM NO MASS Wednesday – June 30 12:00 PMSaturday NO MASS Acts 22:3 -16 or Acts 9:1-22; Mk 16:15-18 Thursday – July 1 12:00 PM NO MASS Friday – July 2 12:00 PM NO MASS Saturday – July 3 4:00 PM John Ryan (Frank & Rita DeRiancho) Sunday – July 4 9:00 AM All Holy Name of Mary Parishioners 1st Reading: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 This is the first instance noted in scripture where the ‘devil’ is synonymous with the serpent, as mentioned in Genesis. This personification of evil makes placing the blame for ‘death’ on someone (or thing) other than God, and it perhaps reflects a Greek influence. But the focus should be on God’s intention: For God formed man to be imperishable; in the image of his own nature he made him. Humans were (are) created in God’s image and as such are at base ‘good’. We are inclined to drift away from God, and that is sin- whether or not the tempta- tion comes from our own hearts or from some outside source. 2nd Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 This is an example of how the Apostle Paul raised money; in this instance from the Corinthian church. His ap- proach involved not only tying in theological comparisons (Christ becoming poor so that we might become rich), but also practical appeal to equaling out the wealth somewhat. Of course, he was raising money so that Christians wouldn’t starve and the gospel might be preached; his church was the Body of Christ, not a building in Corinth. That probably helped. Gospel Reading: Mark 5:21-43 The message here is twofold: faith in Jesus precedes forgiving (or healing) of sin and Jesus grants ‘life’ even after death. Both of these, as related in Mark’s gospel, happen in the flesh but, more importantly, foreshadow Christ’s great salvation gift that would come to all humanity after his death and resurrection. When Jesus in- structs the witnesses to the raising of Jairus’ daughter not to say anything about the miracle, it may be because he knew that it couldn’t be fully understood until after his resurrection. Of course, Christ’s forgiving of sin and granting of life becomes one in the same through grace, baptism, and faith. As in the first reading passage from Wisdom, God has always intended humans to be ‘imperishable’, and in Jesus Christ the intention is fulfilled. MEMBERS OF THE HOLY NAME OF MARY PRAYER CHAIN are avail- able to pray for you or your loved ones in need of prayer. Please call Maureen Van Nostrand at: 570-278-4590. ___________________________________________ LET US PRAY THIS MONTH: We remember in prayer those who are ill & pained in body, heart & mind. We pray es- pecially for Betsy Arnold, Richard Arnold, Frank Bayer, Anne Belles, Jerry Blodgett, Ralph Blodgett, Ellen Booker, Brad Bozzo, Al Breiner, Tanya Calafut, Katie Calvin, JoAnne Catlin, Becky Cole, David Conklin Jr., Odessa Cornell, Wilma Daniels, Jeanne Falk, Larry Ferris, Mary Ferris, Harvey Fletcher, Geraldine Flynn, Maria Garvey, Brandy Golden, Wil- liam Hector, Wayne Hibbard, Byron Hilgner, Susan Jennings, Timothy Jones, Deb Kessler, Bill Kozerski, Ken Landes, Nancy Landes, Sue Landes, Josh Landis, Dolores Makowski, Barry Markow, Walter Miller, Alexis Mock, Luis Muloski, Jamie Myers, Mike Rayias, Kim- berly Richey, Luke Richey, Bob Roccia, Ann Paolucci, Debbie Rossi, Rob Rossi, Jack Rozanski, Lennas Rus- sell, Dorothy Sergent, Caesar Siedlecki, Edith Siedlecki, Kathleen Sitkowski, Delores Slatter, Jerry Stahl, Fran Tometchko, Florence Trowbridge, Ruth Vandermark, Jesse Wells, Rosemarie Whalen. ____________________________________________ ________________________________ LET US PRAY FOR THOSE WHO PROUDLY SERVE IN THE MILITARY: Floyd Beamer, Thomas Butler, Daniel Daly, Christopher Jordan, James Kane, Mark Nowalk, Michael Pelicci, Nate Seymour, Ju- lie Snyder, Aaron Taylor, Nancy Travis, and Travis Walter. Sunday, June 27th – 9:00 AM Bernadetta Paolucci Sunday, July 4th– 9:00 AM PARISH FINANCES 6/20/2021 Lee John Sullivan (FY18/19 Budget) $ (4867.00) Sunday, July 11th – 9:00 AM Isaiah Torres Sunday Collection $ 1,909.50 Sunday, July 18th – 9:00 AM Bernadetta Paolucci Thank you for your generosity & support Sunday, July 25th– 9:00 AM Lee John Sullivan Please remember that during these difficult Would you like to become an Altar times, Holy Name of Server? If so, please contact Pam Mary is relying on your Tometchko at 570-278-0497 or speak to Fr. continued support to Philip directly. meet our financial obli- gations. Thank you!! PARISH EVENTS BISHOP’S YOUTH AWARD June 27th – Second Collection: Peter’s Congratulations to Anthony Torres, 12th Pence* Grade and Lee John Sullivan, 8th Grade from Holy Name of Mary Church for being nomi- *Peter’s Pence Collection helps to fund Pope nated for and receiving the Bishop’s Youth Francis’s charitable works including helping Award. This honor is given to young people victims of war, oppression and disasters in the diocese who actively participate in vari- ous aspects of Church life in their local parish NO WEEKDAY MASSES UNTIL and demonstrate a desire to continue to grow FURTHER NOTICE in their Faith. The Holy Name of Mary Church community is thankful and fortunate _______________________________ to have these children witness to their Faith. We are proud of their accomplishments. WHITE ELEPHANT SALE Blessings to you and your families! July 23-25 at the Parish Center Friday, 8AM – 5PM Saturday, 8AM – 5:30PM Sunday, 9AM – 2PM Hamburgers, hot dogs, chili, beverages and a variety of ethnic foods will be available starting at 11AM each day. Donations and volunteers needed!! Anthony Torres Lee John Sullivan _______________________________ Now is a great time to clean out your closets, attics and base- RELIGIOUS ments! Donations for the White Elephant Sale can be brought to EDUCATION NEWS the Parish Center at any time and left on the porch. Deadline for donations is Mon- We ask the members of Holy Name of Mary parish to keep the following children and day, July 12. Please no clothing, shoes, stuffed See next page for registration form. their families in your prayers as they prepare animals, wigs, large furniture, large appliances or to receive the sacraments: VHS tapes. First Holy Communion students: Volunteers will be needed ahead of time Silas Mooney, Albert Paolucci, & Brent to price items, as well as the weekend of the Smith event. If you can spare an hour or two of your Confirmation candidates: time, please call the rectory, (570) 278-1504. Tanner Holtsmaster, Makenzie Krupin- _______________________________ ski, Geovani Lopez, & Lee John Sullivan JOIN US IN CELEBRATION! First Holy Communion: August 15 at the 9:00AM Mass Confirmation: Registration form on next page. August 22 at the 9:00AM Mass .