St. Ann’s Parish

We e n c o u n t e r C h r i s t i n Wo r d , Wo r s h i p , S e r v i c e a n d C o m m u n i t y .

Reverend Edward J. Casey PASTOR

Reverend John P. Ryan SENIOR PRIEST

He saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

~ Titus 3:5

13 JANUARY 2019

MONDAY Heb 1:1-6 Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9 Mk 1:14-20

TUESDAY Heb 2:5-12 Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9 Mk 1:21-28

WEDNESDAY Heb 2:14-18 Ps 105:1-4, 6-9 Mk 1:29-39

THURSDAY Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11 Mk 1:40-45

FRIDAY Heb 4:1-5, 11 Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8 Mk 2:1-12

SATURDAY Heb 4:12-16 Ps 19:8-10, 15 Mk 2:13-17

R E A D I N G S

TODAY’S READINGS

Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SELF-DISCIPLINE The greatest of all warriors in the siege of Troy had not the preeminence because

nature had given him strength and he carried the largest bow, but because self-discipline had taught

him how to bend it. ~Daniel Webster

CALLED TO SERVE

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St . Ann ’s Monday (January 14)

Weekday

8:30 a.m. (SA) for the health and healing of

♥Melissa Harring

TUESDAY (January 15) Weekday

8:30 a.m. (SA) Caroline & Harold Hess

WEDNESDAY (January 16) Weekday

No Mass

THURSDAY (January 17) Thu Saint Anthony

Abbot

8:30 a.m. (SA) Tommy Riker

FRIDAY (January 18) Weekday

8:30 a.m. (SA) for the health and healing of

♥Harry Kestler

SATURDAY (January 19) Weekday

4:15-4:45p.m. Confessions (SA)

Vigil: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 p.m. (SA) LeRoy Hummel

SUNDAY (January 20) Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:30 a.m. (SA) Thomas Quinn

11:00 a.m. (SA) Elizabeth Winderl

(SA) - St. Ann’s (SH) - Sacred Heart (SM) - St. Mary’s

S T. J OHN N EUMANN Monday (January 14)

Weekday

9:00 a.m. (SJ) Miriam Cantwel

TUESDAY (January 15) Weekday

9:00 a.m. (SJ) Frank A. Ardito

WEDNESDAY (January 16) Weekday

No Mass

THURSDAY (January 17) Thu Saint Anthony

Abbot

9:00 a.m. (SJ) Michael Hershchuk

FRIDAY (January 18) Weekday

9:00 a.m. (SJ) Michael Walsh

SATURDAY (January 19) Weekday

3:15-3:45p.m. Confessions (SJ) Vigil: Second Sunday in

Ordinary Time 4:00 p.m. (SJ) Lisa Cyr

SUNDAY (January 20) Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

10:30 a.m. (SJ)

For the People

(SJ) - St. John’s (GS) - Good Shepherd

O F F E R T O R Y ST. ANN

January 6th $2,041.00 Last Year $3,792.00 Solemnity of Mary $1,628.00 Christmas to Date $9,122.00 Offertory to Date $93,723.00 Last Year $112,337.00 Expenses to Date $107,427.20 The h ear t o f a g iv e r makes t h e g i f t d ear and pr e c i ous.

ST. JOHN NEUMANN January 6th $3,235.00 Last Year $2,186.00 Solemnity of Mary $1,492.00 Christmas to Date $8,768.00 Offertory to Date $110,897.00 Last Year $125,633.13 Expenses to Date: not available

Thank you for your generosity!

The weekly offertory is what the parish depends upon to cover most of its weekly operating expenses: staff salaries, supplies, utility bills, etc. Offertory includes money from weekly envelopes and loose checks from registered parishioners.

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, we also honor our own baptism as our initiation into the Christian life and community. In the Gospel, the baptism of Jesus, with his immersion and then emergence from the water, points to his later submission to God at his death, and his emergence from the grave at his resurrection. This pattern of death and resurrection is our path too, as followers of Jesus. Throughout life, often in small ways, we learn to surrender our limited and self-centered agendas. This surrender often feels like death. The sacrament of Baptism ritually enacts this pattern to remind us of Jesus’ death and resurrection, so that we too might embrace the deaths and resurrections of our own lives. As Jesus emerged from the water, he encountered his Father and the Holy Spirit. Like Jesus, we can know

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The Sanctuary Votive Candle will burn

in St. John Neumann Church

The week of January 13th

“May the LORD bless his people with peace!” -Psalm 29

Did the first reading from Isaiah sound familiar? It was also heard on the First Sunday of Advent in December of 2008. I suppose it could be a reminder that John the Baptist appears at the beginning of the Advent/Christmas season and at the end. In Advent we were preparing for Jesus’ coming at Christmas. Now we are preparing for his coming at any time. The reading from Isaiah talks about the Lord coming in mercy to the people whose “guilt is expiated” (Isaiah 40:2). The mountains and hills will be leveled, symbolic of making an easy way to the Lord. In other words, the Lord is approachable. With our sins forgiven we need not fear asking God for help: “Fear not to cry out” (Isaiah 40:9). The Lord comes in power, not to strike sinners down but to shepherd them and lead them. In the second reading, St. Paul has a similar theme. Jesus gave his life for us on the cross so that we could be free from sin and able to reject evil desires. We are free to give ourselves in love as he did. And he does this, not because we did anything to deserve it, but from his own love and mercy for us. Think about that. No matter how bad I was in the past, the Lord loves me enough to forgive it all, and even better, to give the Spirit to help me stay close to God. How do we prepare for this? We can start by hearing the words of the readings today, letting them sink into our hearts and minds. Read them again at home, and remind yourself that you have been forgiven, that you can live as a person “eager to do what is good” (Titus 2:14). Ask the Spirit to help you see what things are keeping you from being like Jesus and to give you the strength to say no. And look for ways you can be more loving with your family, then with your friends, and eventually with anyone who needs your help. When we let that Spirit guide us, we become like Jesus in that we can listen for God to say, “You are my beloved child; w i t h y o u I a m w e l l pleased” (see Luke 3:22).

The Sanctuary Votive Candle will burn

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The week of January 13th

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BAPTIZED WITH THE SPIRIT In today’s Gospel according to Luke, when John the Baptist clarified that he was not the expected Messiah, the Christ, he distinguished his baptism with water from the baptism “with the Holy Spirit and fire” that would be offered by Jesus. John’s baptism with water signified the surrender of one’s own agenda and the opening of one’s heart to God. The baptism with fire and Spirit describes God’s power entering and transforming the human heart. When Jesus was baptized in water, he publicly displayed his own full commitment to following God’s path for him. When the Spirit descended upon Jesus, he was empowered to begin his work. In effect, Jesus received both kinds of baptism described by John. He would go on to “baptize” those whose hearts were open through his ministry, death, and resurrection. Later, at Pentecost, the new community received a “baptism” of Spirit with tongues of fire.

TRINITY AND BAPTISM This week’s Gospel not only tells of Jesus’ baptism, but dramatically describes God as the Holy Trinity: Jesus in prayer, the Holy Spirit descending, and the Father’s voice from heaven. The nascent church linked its earliest understanding of God as Trinity to Baptism as the initiation into Christian life and community. New Christians were baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit. Jesus was proclaimed Beloved by his Father, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to begin his mission. Mission is a sending; to accept a mission is to be sent. After his ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension, Jesus’ mission continued through the Spirit beginning at Pentecost. The Father sent the Son and Spirit, who together now send the church into the world. Baptism, then, is the sending of the newly baptized to join the Trinity in this mission. We the baptized are empowered to proclaim that all are God’s beloved. Our triune God is already ahead of us in the world, inviting our participation.

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PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN FOR ADULTS If you are an adult employee or volunteer who has direct contact or routine interaction with children, please make every effort to participate in this training. Your attendance is important to us!

Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish

Brodheadsville 1402 Route 209 (Gilbert)

6:00pm Tuesday January 15th

To register, please contact the parish office by calling 610.681.6137

LACKAWAXEN and SHOHOLA SENIOR CENTER

There is always something happening at the Lackawaxen/Shohola Senior Center!

Join us for lunch, friends, exercise, games, lectures and much more.

Bring a friend! Call Pam at 570-685-7808

Open 9:00am to 2:00pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

Located at 774 Route 590, Lackawaxen

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NOVENA FOR LIFE A novena for the respect and protection of every human life. Each day, a different intention is accompanied by a short reflection, suggested actions, and related information.

JANUARY 19TH TO JANUARY 27TH 12 O’CLOCK NOON AT ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH

Topics include: The Gift of Life The Sacredness of Life The Family Responsibility - Community The Two Great Commandments Kindness Not Violence Life is a Four Letter Word End of Life Eternal Life

STEUBENVILLE EAST at the University of Massachusetts

in Lowell, MA July 12th - 14th, 2019

Initial deposit: $50 For High School Students (including rising 9th graders for summer of 2019, as well as Seniors who will graduate in spring of 2019).

Contact the Parish Office for additional information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! All hands on deck!

We will be “undecorating” St. Ann's church at 9:00am on Tuesday, January 15th. This will involve taking

down the trees, stable, wreaths, window decorations and help organizing and stowing away our decorations for the year. If you can help, great! Pass on the word to those who might be interested.

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ATTENTION ALL CATECHISTS The Diocese of Scranton requires all identified mandated reporters complete the online training course sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh. The training is no cost. The link for the online training is as follows: www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu

Click on “Registration” at the top of the page to create your User Name and Password. Upon completion, a certificate must be printed and submitted to the parish office.

A cup of joe with Mary Agnes and Deacon Joe!

Next Meeting: February 3rd at the Parish Office

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE ANNULMENT PROCESS?

In the Diocese of Scranton, the annulment process is now more “user friendly” than you might expect, and there is no longer a processing fee. Please contact your pastor or the Diocesan Tribunal Office (570-207-2246) to begin a conversation. It is possible to get clear answers to these questions and to renew your connection with the Church.

SACRED HEART ROSARY SOCIETY

Meets Monthly Every Third Thursday at 6:00pm Station of the cross and prayers will be offered. Sacred Heart Church 228 Rt. 590, Greeley

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, and the Office for Parish Life wish to invite couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2019 to a diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass 30 June 2019. The event includes a mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a reception. Requests for an invitation, with a mailing address, should be made through the Parish Office before March 1st.

VIRTUAL LEARNING COMMUNITY FOR FAITH FORMATION Looking to learn more about your faith, or gain enrichment for your parish ministry? Members of the faithful across the Diocese of Scranton are invited to consider taking a course through the University of Dayton’s Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation! Cycle 1 (2019) Session dates run from January 20th through February 23rd. Registration is now open and closes January 16, 2019. To view the Course Calendar for 2019 visit https://vlcff.udayton.edu/ and click ’calendar.’

ECHOES OF FAITH Do you want to know more about your faith? Are you a catechist or DRE who is looking for a way to earn a certificate in catechesis? Can you spare an hour a week? The Echoes of Faith 3.0 is for YOU! Created by the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership and published by RCL Benziger, Echoes of Faith is an online education program offering basic adult formation in the Catholic Faith. The Echoes of Faith Learning Center can be used for parish Adult Faith Formation and for Basic Catechist Certification. It is also one way to complete the pre-requisites for the Diocesan Certificate in Lay Ministry. Contact Mary-Anne-Malone@dioceseofscranton.org for information on how to get started for an affordable $15 a year.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION There is a need for additional Eucharistic Ministers at all of the Masses.

During Mass, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion have the privilege of bringing the Body and Blood of Jesus to the faithful members of the assembly in assisting the presider in the distribution of Holy Communion. It is a grace-filled opportunity to minister to Saint Ann’s community. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the priests at all weekday and weekend Masses and on Holy Days. Outside of Mass, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion may also assist in the distribution of the Eucharist to those who are homebound or in local nursing homes and hospitals. Necessary qualifications for Eucharistic Ministers are: be a practicing Catholic having received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist and if married, the marriage must be a valid Catholic marriage. This ministry is a very special way to help nourish our Parish Community. Training is provided and scheduling is made around your needs. Those interested in this wonderful Ministry should contact Carol at the Parish Office at 570-832-4275.

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PRAYER FOR HEALING VICTIMS OF ABUSE Let us pray for Mercy today for victims and survivors,

that they may find some healing in the telling of their tragedies

and the affirmation of their courage. Let us pray for ourselves,

a broken Church, where some fallen clergy have

Killed the image of Christ it was thought to represent,

where the facade of trust lies dissolved in the tears of children, and the hope of transformation is

elusive. Let our spirits weep with the God of Love, and ask for Mercy to show us the way back to the pure heart of our faith.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

“When we encounter Christ, experience his love, and deepen our relationship with him, we become more aware of our own worth and that of others. His love for each person is cause for great joy, and growing understanding of this priceless treasure motivates us to share his love with others.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “How to Build a Culture of Life,”

For all Christians: May we live out our baptismal call to proclaim the Gospel and be messengers of

God’s love for every human life; We pray to the Lord...

“UNIQUE FROM DAY ONE”

National Mall - 12th Street Washington, D.C. on

46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court Decision Legalizing Abortion.

Life is an empowering choice for women. It’s best for women and families facing unplanned pregnancies, and it’s best for developing female babies in the womb. Abortion harms women, and affects our society as a whole, in so many ways.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO PROCLAIM THE WORD OF GOD AT MASS?

It is an ancient teaching in the Church that Christ is truly present in His Word: the Word that is spoken, heard and acted upon. The Lector proclaims the Good News of Jesus Christ, making God present to the gathered community.

We are currently looking to recruit new Lectors for this very special ministry. If you a confirmed, practicing Catholic and are comfortable with public speaking, please consider becoming a lector at mass. Training will be provided. Lectors serve approximately once every 4-6 weeks and Holy Day Masses. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Carol at the parish office. Thank you, in advance, for your consideration.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PRAYER ROSARY GROUP

Send your prayer requests to Mike Schul xgasman@ptd.net or cell 201.264.9574

MARCH FOR LIFE WASHINGTON, D. C. BUS TRIP Sponsored by Knights of Columbus

Friday, January 18th, 2019 Bus departs St. John Neumann Church at 5:30am following 5:00am Mass. Breakfast and dinner stops en route. Bus returns to Lords Valley around 10:00pm

Seating limited to 45 persons Contact Bill Ward on or before January 13th, at 570-685-7897 to reserve your seat.

2019 CALENDARS Please remember to take a 2019 calendar, compliments of Stroyan Funeral Home. They are located at the entrance of the Church.

End of Year Statements Statements of financial contributions to St. Ann’s and St. John Neumann for 2018 will be mailed to registered parishioners by the end of the month. Please review carefully. We realize that some parishioners prefer to simply place an anonymous cash gift in the offertory basket; such gifts cannot be acknowledged nor can statements be provided for tax purposes. For accuracy and accountability, we encourage everyone to consider using either an offertory envelope or a check. Please note that any contributions made to the Bishop's Annual Appeal will not be reflected on this statement. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the Parish Office during regular office business hours. We thank you for your support of our parishes and their programs.

ST. JOHN NEUMANN YOUTH GROUP AND KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES # 5811 WILL BE HOLDING A PANCAKE BREAKFAST

SUNDAY JANUARY 20TH after the 10:30am Mass in the Parish Hall Adults $ 5.00; Children ages 7-12 $3.00

Children under 6 free

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FOODS OF THE MONTH St. Ann’s Food Pantry

Fill - A- Bag The Blooming Grove Food Pantry

Cereal & Oatmeal Please consider including these i t e m s w i t h y o u r f o o d donations. Thank you for your continued support and generosity of this worthwhile cause.

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FRIDAYS DURING LENT

SOUP MAKERS NEEDED Lent is fast approaching and it will be time once again to hold our annual Friday Night Soup & Scripture. St. Ann’s and St. John’s is in need of volunteer soup makers. We are looking for soup makers who would be willing to prepare meatless soups for Friday during Lent. Please complete form below or contact the Parish Office if you are interested in signing up. ………………………………………………………………..………………………………………..

Parish (please check one): St. Ann’s St. John Neumann

Name: _____________________________________________________

Phone:___________________ email:_____________________________

Name of soup:________________________________________________

Please circle date(s) you are available to make soup:

Week 1 - March 8th Week 2 - March 15th Week 3 - March 22nd

Week 4 - March 29th Week 5 - April 5th Week 6 - April 12th

Save The Date! Court Madonna No. #114’s

ANNUAL TRICKY TRAY Sunday, January 20th

at St. Mary's Church Hall in Port Jervis Doors open at Noon and drawing begins at 2:00pm.

Tickets are 25 for $1! No admission Fee!

Contact: Barbara Drew 856-2624 All proceeds to benefit Community Charities.

Kerrielyn Theresa Ogden of St. Patrick’s Cathedral Scranton, Pennsylvania

to Peter John Sashko III

of The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Dickson City, Pennsylvania

on 19 January 2019

at St. John Neumann Church Lords Valley, Pennsylvania

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THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD 13 JANUARY 2019

Deacon Joseph Connelly Deacon Nicholas Ardito Deacon Henry Ernst

PERMANENT DEACONS

Carol Laput ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Joan Dingee BOOKKEEPER

ST. ANN’S PARISH OFFICE 125 Richardson Avenue

Shohola, PA 18458 570-832-4275

MASS SCHEDULE

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am

Wednesday - No Mass

Saturday Vigil 5:00pm - St. Ann’s, Shohola

Sunday: 8:30am & 11:00am - St. Ann’s

Sacred Heart Church & St. Mary's Church - Closed

Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 8:00am to 2:00pm

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DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary C. Bajda

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LITURGY Mary C. Bajda

YOUTH MINISTRY Amador C. Laput and Tyler Laput

ST. JOHN NEUMANN’S PARISH OFFICE 705 Route 739

Hawley, PA 18428 570-775-6791

Fax: 570-775-1527

MASS SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am

Wednesday - No Mass Saturday Vigil 4:00pm -St. John Neumann

Sunday 10:30am - St. John Neumann Good Shepherd Church - Closed

Office Hours: Monday, Thursday & Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm

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DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Pat Ohman

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LITURGY Linda Snow

YOUTH MINISTRY Dawn Allison

We, the families of St. Ann's Parish and St. John Neumann's Parish, diverse communities united as One Church, welcome all who gather together as brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ, to give Glory to God and to know His Will, to celebrate the Holy Eucharist and all Sacraments of Christ's Love, to reach out to those in need, to fan the spiritual flames of our children, to spread the Good News and always, to Love One Another at work, at play and at worship, strive to promote a greater communion with Christ and to make Heaven a Destination for all who believe in Him, our Lord and our Savior.

PROCESSION When Jesus Came to be Baptized # 1 1 1

PREPARATION HYMN Christ be Our Light #596

COMMUNION Behold the Lamb #338

RECESSIONAL Joy to the World

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Special Occasion Mass Cards and Mass Cards for the living or deceased are available for $10. Padded Mass Folders are available for $20. Contact St. Ann’s/St. John’s Parish Office for more information.

NOTICE REGARDING REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR

It is the policy of the Diocese of Scranton to report any allegation of sexual abuse of a minor to law enforcement. If you are a victim of sexual abuse committed by a priest, deacon, religious or lay employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Scranton, you are encouraged to immediately report the matter to law enforcement. If any priest, deacon, religious, lay employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Scranton has cause or reason to suspect that a minor has been subjected to any form of abuse, including child sexual abuse, the matter will be reported to law enforcement. In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Child Protective Services Laws, reports of suspected child abuse should also be made immediately by phone to the 24-HourChild Abuse hotline (ChildLine) at 1-800-932-0313 or electronically at www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis It is also the policy of the Diocese to adhere to all civil and state regulations. To this end, the Diocese is equally committed to adhering to the norms of the Code of Canon Law and to upholding the tenets of the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, which includes supporting victims of sexual abuse in their pursuit of emotional and spiritual well-being. As such, information regarding an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor should also be reported to the Victim Assistance Coordinator Mary Beth Pacuska at 570-862-7551 or to Diocesan officials, including the Vicar General, Monsignor Thomas M. Muldowney, V.G., at (570-207-2269).

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