August 18, 2019 twentieth Sunday in ordinary time

Parish Office Hours:

Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

St. Leo’S/HoLy RoSaRy PaRISH 33 Manhattan St. Ashley, PA 18706

Phone: (570) 825-6669

Web Site: www.stleos-holyrosary.org

Pastor: Reverend Vincent Dang

Administrative Asst: Marianne Baseski

Secretary: Marina Kachinko Director of Music: Robert Passetti

Director of Religious Education: Michele Casey

E-Mail: saintlhrc@gmail.com

Baptisms: Call the Rectory

Weddings: Call the Rectory

VIETNAMESE MASS: There

will be a Vietnamese Mass on

Sunday, August 18 at 2 p.m. All

are

CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST WEEKEND — Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. WEEKDAYS — 8:00 a.m. all weekdays except Wednesday HOLY DAYS — (Vigil) 5:15 p.m., (Day) 8:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION All weekdays except Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. Saturday — 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. or by appointment

NEW PARISHIONERS: We, St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Parish welcome new parishioners to register with our parish by calling the Rectory at (570) 825-6669 or stopping by during office hours. We are handicap accessible in the rear side of the church. We also invite you to visit our web page at http://stleos-holyrosary.org. Thank you.

READINGS: (Sun., Aug. 25) Is 66:18-21 Ps 117:1-2 Heb 12:5-7, 11-13 Lk 13:22-30

No one is to be excluded from the kingdom for all peoples are called to proclaim the praises of the Lord and

confess his holy name. No ethnic or religious group possesses exclusive rights to the kingdom. Suffering and pain

are part of the human condition.

St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Mission Statement

We, the members of the Body of Christ of the Parish of St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary, in fullness of love of God and

Neighbor, wish to affirm our unity in faith, expressed most completely in the celebration of the Eucharist. We con-

tinue the work of our founder Jesus Christ in serving all in healing, charity, religious education, promotion of voca-

tions, community involvement and welcoming all to the fullness of faith through the Sacraments.

**TEXTING/EMAIL SCAM**: More people received text messages and emails that say Hello it’s Fr. Vincent

Dang, are you available on text or I have a favor to ask. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY since these texts/emails

ARE NOT from him. If Father needs to talk to you he will see you personally or call you. Thank you.

CYRENIANS’ MEETINGS: Resume Sun., August 18 at 12:15 p.m. in the Church hall. Pat and Jackie Lehman

will hostess the meeting. New members are welcome. Thank you.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 12089 MEETING: Tues., Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at St. Leo’s/Holy

Rosary Church. Prior to the meeting at 6:30 p.m. the Ashley American Legion Post 673 & Council 12089 will hold

a public memorial service in the front yard of the Church for 9-11 first responder service men/women who died in

all wars. Refreshments will be served after. For more info call Grand Knight Francis Kennedy (570) 825-3272.

ST. LEO’S/HOLY ROSARY SUMMERFEST CANCELLATION: Due to an inadequate number of

vendors signed up to participate, the All-Societies Committee has voted to cancel Summerfest 2019. We will

reassess participation again in 2020 to decide if it would be a worthwhile fundraiser. Thank you.

CHURCH PROJECTS 2019: The Project Committee Members include: Tom Hooper, Don Kane, Paul Golias,

John Gabla, Michael Yasenchak, Ray Clarke and Todd Argenziano. If anyone is interested in joining the committee

please see a committee member or speak to Father Dang.

Dear Parishioners & Friends of St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church:

The first major project accomplished in our parish this year has been the replacement of the Church

furnace which failed just as the 2019 heating season was ending. This gives the parish the comfort of a new furnace

and a new air conditioning system, the latter having been installed two years ago.

The second major project is the Church steeple being re-shingled, top to bottom. Work continues and the con-

tractor will repair or replace metal and wood issues. The top of the church, including the decorative

towers, will get two coats of paint. Lightning rods and wires will be inspected. Please exercise caution in work

areas.

The Projects Committee has been working with Father Dang to carry out these projects. We thank all

donors who have contributed toward the projects. Please continue to support our parish projects to make these re-

placements and renovations possible. All work, completed and planned, is being made possible by donations from

church organizations, parishioners, friends of St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church and through the support of the

Summer Festival. Again, thank you! Let us join hands together to do God’s work. May God’s love and blessings be

with you always.

Father Vinnie, Finance Council and Projects Subcommittee

DIOCESAN ASSESSMENTS: Our parish is required to pay the following yearly assessments to our Diocese.

Assessments are based on the previous year’s adjusted income.

Diocesan Annual Assessment: $94,077 or $7,839.75/month.

(Includes insurance and various expenses)

Catholic Schools Assessment: $52,594 or $4,3828.33/month plus an additional

$2,000.00 per month to pay down the outstanding debt.

Thank you for your continued support of your parish and Catholic Education. God Bless You Always!

ALTAR & ROSARY/ST. ANN’S SOCIETY BAKE SALE: Before and after all Masses in the Church Hall the

weekend of August 17 & 18. We appreciate all our help and your delicious desserts. Thank you.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Please pray for Jared and Debbie Bellas, Lois O’Hara, Flavia Pollick, Florence Ryder, Lorraine Shinko, Mary Golias, Lila Aukstakalnis, Tom Smith, Marion Ferguson, Joyce Seiger, Jerry Cavanaugh, Geri Truschel, William Vancosky, Frank Kempf, Louise & Ron Brandt, Robert Lusk, Jean Wiernusz, Karen Hannis, Richard Curry, Dianne Curry, Ann Fedak, Appi Pepperling, Carla Schlegel, Jackson Chapasko, Margaret Sipple, Robert Bozek, Christopher Fee, Bonnie Turchin, Maryann Lavan, Jesse Mendoza, Billy Shemanski, Carl Bozinko, Ruth Kackauskas, Maureen Latzman, George Warman, David Bukoski Jr., Mary Tomasko, Jonathan Elick, Janet Tyson, Sara White, Robert Norkus, Dan R., Cynthia Sickler, Jim Altavilla, Elaine Warman, Tia Toney, John Pac, Norbert Wisniewski, Frank Sorokach, Terry Murphy, Steve Rontinonis, Elaine Thornton, Faye Klinges, Dennis Pisano, Toni Riscavage, Maggie Falchek, Frank Balas, Mary Ann Yedloski, Michael Ralston, Ralph Evans, Lauran McDonald, John Mazza, Llayl Swank, Thomas Gorman, Quinn Gorman, Leah Cronauer, Kenneth Yermal Sr., Marie Keegan, James Scallion, Helen Toney, Flossie Jablowski, Chloe Brown, Margaret Prestas, Rosie Reynolds, Thomas Ehret, Rose Mary Strish, Jason Heim, Roy Frantz and all the faithful departed especially Irene Kopiczak and John McCann. We will be listing in the bulletin names of people who are ill or need our prayers. If you have someone you would like us to pray for, please call the rectory at (570) 825-6669.

PERPETUAL NOVENA IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL: Every Monday

after 8 a.m. Mass the Novena will be prayed. Please come to honor our Blessed Virgin Mary.

DEVOTIONS IN HONOR OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS: Every First Friday of the Month we will

have devotions in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus following 8 a.m. Mass.

COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion from St. Leo’s/

Holy Rosary take Holy Communion to the sick/homebound. Calls are made the First Friday and Third Sunday of

every month. Please advise family members or friends who cannot attend Mass that they can have an

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion bring the Lord Jesus to them. Anyone wishing to receive Commun-

ion may call the Rectory (570) 825-6669 or Toni Riscavage (570) 868-8215 or Debbie Milford (570) 829-5356.

HOSPITAL/HOME VISITS: If you or a love one are hospitalized or homebound and wish a visit from

Father Dang, please call the rectory (570) 825-6669. Due to HIPPA regulations, hospitals will not

provide us the names of our parishioners. Father Dang wants to make sure that his parishioners are

visited and blessed when they are ill. He will be happy to hear confessions when requested. Thank you.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION: For all students in grades K-8 who are NOT enrolled in

Catholic elementary schools, will be held in the Church Hall Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.

REMINDER: ALL parish children in public, private, or catholic schools who are eligible to receive First

Penance, First Communion or Confirmation must receive their sacraments at St. Leo's/Holy Rosary Church.

CANTOR SCHEDULE: Sat., Aug. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Mary Claire; Sun., Aug. 25 at 8:30 a.m. Justin and at

11:00 a.m. Julianna. Thank you for your faithful service to our parish.

THE TRIDUUM (Three days of prayers): Aug. 30 & 31 and Sept. 1 at the Oblates of St. Joseph Chapel, Route

315, Laflin with a Mass at 7:00 p.m. followed by special prayers to St. Joseph for workers.

Confessions and the Holy Rosary will precede the Mass. The Feast of St. Joseph the Worker will be cele-

brated Labor Day, Mon., Sept. 2 at the Oblates of St. Joseph with a Solemn Mass at 11:00 a.m. Serving as

celebrant and homilist will be Bishop John M. Dougherty, D.D. auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Scranton.

7TH ANNUAL NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ABORTED CHILDREN: Sat., Sept. 14 at

11 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 612 Mt. Olivet Rd., Carverton. The pro-life gathering will take place at Mt. Oli-

vet’s Wyoming Valley Knights of Columbus “Tomb for the Unborn,” located on the top of the hill on the ceme-

tery grounds. During the memorial observance, the Rosary will be recited in remembrance of all aborted babies.

All faithful are invited. For more info, contact Ada Magni at (570-693-1338).

UP & OVER MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT: Sept. 27-29 at Camp Orchard Hill, Dallas. A team-

building/problem solving retreat for middle school students in grades 6, 7or 8. Built into the weekend are

opportunities to deepen your faith and a number of fun activities and events including weekend mass, a

movie, free time & an outdoor obstacle course! Students arrive at 7:00pm on Fri., Sept. 27 and depart at

noon on Sun., Sept. 30. Cost for the weekend is $140. Register online at Dioceseofscranton.org. For more

info visit dioceseofscranton.org or call 570 207-2213 ext. 1155.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Monday 08/19 8:00 AM Florence Phillips Popovich Family

Tuesday 08/20 8:00 AM Rev. John H. Gaffney, OSA Jack & Eileen Boyle

Wednesday 08/21 No Mass

Thursday 08/22 8:00 AM Leon C. Ostrowski Cathy Ostrowski & Family

Friday 08/23 8:00 AM Rev. Thomas J. O’Malley Loretta Stefanoski

Saturday 08/24 4:30 PM Lottie Stanick Frank Stanick Family

Sunday 08/25 8:30 AM Irene Kopiczak Altar & Rosary/St. Ann’s Society

11:00 AM Sally Hooper Mr. & Mrs. Lance Baseski

THE SANCTUARY CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN MEMORY OF JACK MERGO BY WIFE SUSAN; IN MEMORY OF

MARY TOMKO BY FAMILY; IN LOVING MEMORY OF BILL GALARDI BY WIFE NANCY & SONS; IN LOVING MEMORY OF

ROD LUCAS, JR. BY MOTHER AUDREY LUCAS BALL & HUSBAND LEONARD AND IN MEMORY OF JACKIE MERGO BY JO

HART & FAMILY.

A BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN MEMORY OF IRENE KOPICZAK BY MR. & MRS. DONALD KANE,

JR. & SONS; FOR HEALTH & BLESSINGS FOR ROSE MARY STRISH BY FAMILY; IN MEMORY OF THOMAS M. HART SR. BY

WIFE JO & FAMILY; IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL BELLAS BY MOM, DAD, CASEY & JARED; IN MEMORY OF CAROL ANN OPET

BY STEVE OPET AND PHILLIP & RITA WOODS; IN MEMORY OF JACK MERGO BY HIS MOM FRAN MERGO & FAMILY; IN

MEMORY OF ALBERT RUSAK BY WIFE DOROTHY; IN LOVING MEMORY OF HELEN SCHLOSSER FROM AUNT MILLIE’S

FAMILY AND IN MEMORY OF PAMELA CUNDRO FROM AUNT JO & FAMILY.

A SACRED HEART CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN MEMORY OF MARY LOIS HOLLAND BY EDWARD J. HOLLAND JR.

AND IN MEMORY OF JOE COVERT FROM AUNT MILLIE’S FAMILY.

CANDLES

There are Sanctuary, Blessed Mother and Sacred Heart Candles available for 2019. If you would like to dedicate a candle for

someone, please call the rectory at (570) 825-6669. Thank you.

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Mary Jo Bozinko and John Morrissey who were married on Satur-

day, August 17th in St. Leo’s Church. May God Bless them with happiness and love.

THANK YOU: With gratitude for your Weekly Sacrifice! We are grateful to all those who financially

sacrifice to support our parish and its ministries! May God Bless you for your faithfulness, generosity and love!

GREETERS: Sat., Aug. 17 at 4:30 p.m. Ann Drazba and Sun., Aug. 18 at 8:30 a.m. Mary Kay Gavlick & Alyssa

Gayewski and at 11:00 a.m. Lisa & Todd Argenziano. Sat., Aug. 24 at 4:30 p.m. John Walsh and Sun., Aug. 25 at

8:30 a.m. Mary Lou Cook and at 11:00 a.m. Tom & Mary Heiser. Thank you for your faithful service to our

parish. ANNOUNCEMENT IN BULLETIN: Attention societies and organizations, if you would like to place an

announcement in the bulletin, the deadline is Tuesday. Thank you.

ASHLEY FOOD PANTRY

Next open: Thursday, Sept. 12th

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Items in special need for Week of Aug. 18th:

1 lb bags/boxes of white rice, fruit cocktail & hamburger

helper

Thank you: To all who have donated.

May God Bless you for your kindness and generosity!

COMMITMENT OF TREASURE

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not Reluc-

tantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver - II

Weekly Collection 08/11/19 $5,047.28