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St. Basil the Great Church Dushore, PA
St. John Neumann Shrine Sugar Ridge, PA
St. Francis of Assisi Church Mildred, PA
St. Francis of Assisi Chapel Eagles Mere, PA
Mailing Address ~ P O Box 307, Dushore, PA 18614
Parish Office ~ 1 St. Francis Drive, Mildred, PA 18632 (570) 928-8865 Fax (570) 928-7972
Email ~ [email protected] Website ~ ihmdushore.com
Our Pastoral Staff Parish Administrator ~ Reverend Richard Rojas
Director of Religious Education ~ Mrs. Kathleen Clark Administrative Assistant ~ Ms. Diane Fowler
Director of Liturgical Music ~ Mrs. Deborah Rojas
Mass Schedule Saturday
4:00 PM St. Basil’s Church, Dushore Sunday
7:30 AM St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mildred 9:30 AM St. Basil’s Church, Dushore
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays ~ 3:15 – 3:45 PM St. Basil’s Church, Dushore Sundays ~ 7:00 – 7:15 AM St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mildred
Or by appointment
THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PARISH November 19, 2017~ Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Welcoming Community: You enter this Church … not as stranger, but as a guest of God. He is your heavenly Father. Come, then, with joy in your heart and thanks on your lips into His presence, offering Him your love and service. Be grateful to the strong and loyal ones who, in the name of Jesus Christ, built this place of worship, and to all who have beautified it and hallowed it with their prayers and praise. Ask His blessing on those who love His house of faith as the inspiration of their labor, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit, and may that blessing rest on you, both in your going out and your coming in. Parish Registration: You must be a registered member of The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish to receive Baptism, Confirmation, First Penance, First Holy Communion, Marriage and to receive sponsor letters from the pastor. New Members: Please stop by or call the parish office and register. (If you are relocating to a new parish, please notify the office before you move.) Thank you. Change of Address: Please notify the parish office as soon as possible if you have had a change of address. Inactive Catholics: As a welcoming parish, we ask every parishioner to ask God to put in your heart people whose hearts we need to reach out and touch with God’s love. “Before you talk to men about God, you talk to God about men.” Please, call, write, leave in an envelope in the collection the name, address and phone number of the person. Father would be delighted to meet with them. SACRAMENTAL LIFE RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process to bring non-Catholics into the faith. Anyone seeking information or interested in becoming a part of this community of faith can call the parish office. Sacrament of Baptism: Baptisms are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month following the 9:30 AM Mass. In order to understand and better appreciate this special sacrament, parents are required to attend the Pre-Baptismal Program, which is held on the last Saturday of each month at 7:00 PM in St. Basil’s Rectory. Please contact the rectory to schedule your child’s baptism. Sacrament of Marriage: Couples contemplating marriage should notify the rectory at least six months prior to the date to allow necessary time for proper preparation. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Urgent calls will be attended to at any time of the day or night. Visitation of the Sick: Please call the parish for visitation of the sick at home, in the hospital, or health care facility. Parish Mission Statement: We, the Catholic faithful of The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, in union with our Holy Father, the Pope, and our Bishop, are called through Baptism to share in the ministry which Jesus Christ has entrusted to the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. As priest and lay faithful in a rural area, we utilize our energy to serve the spiritual needs of the Kingdom of God to promote a culture of life, justice, and peace to this generation and the generations that follow us.
Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary O Immaculate Heart of Mary, Heavenly beauty and splendor of the Father, you are the most valued Heavenly
treasure. New Eve, immaculate in soul, spirit and body, created of the godly seed by the Spirit of God, you are the spiritual
Mother of mankind. Pure Virgin, full of grace then and now, your whole being was raised Heavenly in full glory, to be elevate-d above all
the hosts within the Kingdom of God. O Heavenly Mother, Queen of Heaven and earth, I recognize the glory of your highest title, the Immaculate Heart of
Mary! Loving Mother, dispenser of endless blessings, you who continually intercede on our behalf,
please present my need before your loving Son, Jesus. (Mention your request)
O Immaculate Heart of Mary, I know that you are now presenting my need before Jesus, for you have never turned away those in dire need.
Mother dearest, I await your favorable answer, submitting myself to the Divine will of the Lord, for all glories are His for ever and ever. Amen.
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, November 19, 2017
The First Reading is from the Book of Proverbs
(31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31). The reading sings the
praises of a good wife. The author looks upon this
wife, not just as a companion to her husband, but
also as a worker and producer. She has a deep
reverential fear of the Lord. These lasting qualities
are far more important and superior to a perishable
physical attraction. Even though in the culture of
the time the woman is seen as property, (“a good
wife is an unfailing prize”), she is also portrayed as
one who employs her gifts for the good of the
family and the other members of the community.
The reading reflects an image of a woman prevalent
at that time. She is valued for what she can do for
her husband, rather than recognized for her true
value as a woman of wisdom and enterprise.
The Responsorial Psalm (128:1-5). This wisdom
psalm refers to the blessing of a worthy wife
extolling the virtues of family life in general.
The Second Reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter
to the Thessalonians (5:1-6). These verses speak to
the question: When will the Second Coming occur?
Paul responds: “Who knows? It will come like a
thief in the night. But, if we live in the light of
Christ, we will have nothing to fear. Because the
Lord could return when we least expect it, we
should put aside all deeds of darkness.”
The Gospel Reading is from the Gospel of
Matthew (25:14-30). These verses continue the
theme of preparedness that began in last Sunday’s
Gospel. Here, the focus is on the manner in which
one is expected to use the time before Jesus returns.
The man who goes on the journey (Christ) shows
great confidence in all three servants, for he gives
each one a significant amount of money. When the
man returns from his journey, he settles accounts
with his servants. He praises the first two for being
industrious and enterprising, but condemns the third
servant for his inaction and failure to use well his
master’s money. The master is obviously not happy
with those who “bury” their gifts. Reflecting on this
Gospel, Fr. Denis McBride writes: 16 The parable
imagines God as a gambler, one who is forever
taking risks in entrusting us with his gifts. He has
no guarantee on his return, but that is the risk. He
dares us to share a common enterprise; he trusts us
to do it in our own way, knowing that if we succeed
both will have reason to celebrate. The defense of
the third servant is interesting. He focuses on the
reputed meanness of the master, not on his own
proven lack of enterprise. He takes the problem
away from where it is— with himself— and places
the problem where it is not—with his master. He
portrays the master as harsh; there is no admission
that his own creativity leans toward the cemetery.
He ends up burying part of himself. And we should
only bury what is dead. The bottom-line message is:
Faithfulness, risktaking and activity are blessed.
Unfaithfulness, cowardice and inactivity are
condemned. (Used with permission granted by
Denis McBride CSSR, Seasons of the Word.) Monday
1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150,
155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday ~ The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin
Mary 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-8; Lk 19:1-10
Wednesday ~ Saint Cecelia, Virgin, Martyr 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15; Lk 19:11-28
Thursday 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44
Friday 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; (Ps) 1 Chr 29:10-12; Lk 19:45-48
Saturday
1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday ~ OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE
UNIVERSE Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt
25:31-46
Liturgical Ministers for November 25-26 Special Ministers of Communion
4:00 PM Dushore D. Homer, J. Lambert 7:30 PM Mildred K. Bohensky, H. Clark, J. Walsh 9:30 AM Dushore B. Beers, J. Krakowski, T. Hembury
Lectors 4:00 PM Dushore K. Homer, R. Green 7:30 PM Mildred R. Gumble 9:30 AM Dushore J. Lambert, M.L. McCamley
Altar Servers 4:00 PM Dushore S. Braisted 7:30 PM Mildred R. Thomas 9:30 AM Dushore B. Tewell, C. Minier
Greeters 4:00 PM Dushore J. Harney 7:30 PM Mildred D. Caccia
9:30 AM Dushore J. & D. Fite
The Book of the Dead (names of deceased loved ones) will be in both churches during the month of November. All are invited to write the names of any deceased loved ones, family and friends in the respective pages of 2017.
Weekly Liturgical Celebrations Saturday, November 18 3:15 ~ 3:45 PM Dushore Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 PM Dushore Mr. & Mrs. James Fitzgerald & Leo & Emma Tourscher by Francis Tourscher Sunday, November 19 7:00 – 7:15 AM Mildred Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 AM Mildred Arno & Diane Serafini by Abe & Bettyann Goodyear 9:30 AM Dushore Mass for the People Monday, November 20 9:00 AM Dushore John Cosgrove by Maureen Cosgrove
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Father Rojas will be away Tuesday through Friday
this week. Here is a listing of daily Masses in our
area.
St. Mary’s Church, Wyalusing (746-1006) 12:00 PM Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Towanda (265-2113) 8:30 AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Resurrection Parish, Muncy (546-3900) 9:00 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
6:00PM Wednesday
**************************************** Saturday, November 25 3:15 ~ 3:45 PM Dushore Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 PM Dushore Pauline McMahon Sunday, November 26 7:00 – 7:15 AM Mildred Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 AM Mildred Mass for the People 9:30 AM Dushore Arthur & Catherine McMahon, & son, Paul by James & Patricia Kearney
PARISH DATES TO REMEMBER November 19: Community Thanksgiving Ecumenical service – 3 pm St. Basil’s December 3: Advent Penance Service – 4 pm St. Basil’s HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Immaculate Conception: December 8 Mass schedule: Thursday, Dec. 7: 7 pm: St. Francis Friday, Dec. 8: 9 am & 7 pm: St. Basil’s December 24: Christmas Eve December 25: Christmas Day December 31: New Year’s Eve January 1, 2018: New Year’s Day February 14: Ash Wednesday
Our Weekly Parish Offertory Collection
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish November 11-12, 2017
$4,257.37 Building & Maintenance
$301.25 November Second Collections
November 19 and 26 ~ Building & Maintenance Thank you for your generosity!
Appeal Update:
Our Parish Goal: $41,000
Total Raised: $24,560
Percentage of Goal Pledged
60% (112 out of 452 families pledged
The churches will be open this
winter according to the daily Mass
schedule for St. Basil’s Church.
Please refer to the daily Mass
schedule in the bulletin to see
when the church will be open each
day. If anyone has any questions
please contact the Parish Office at
(570) 928-8865.
IHM Parish Bazaar Profit
$11,829.71
Feel called to become a Catholic?
RCIA – Rite of Christin Initiation of Adults
† Are you searching for a relationship
with God?
† Do you want to learn more about the
Catholic way of life?
† Are you interested in becoming a
Catholic Christian?
† Were you baptized Catholic and want to
complete the Sacraments?
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is
a spiritual formation journey for those seeking to
become Catholic. This spiritual journey is more
than just faith formation – at its core, the RCIA is
a journey of conversion and relationship with
Jesus Christ and his Church. If you want to learn
more, or think you are being called to become
Catholic, contact the parish office 570-928-8865
or Donn Tourscher, 570-928-9361.
Advent is Approaching!
Top Ten Reasons to join the IHM choir
From the Late Show 9:30 Mass
10. Best seats in the house.
9. Choir robes flatter all body types.
8. If you sing a wrong note, you can point to the
singer next to you.
7. Multiple opportunities to hear Father’s jokes.
6. Occasional unplanned solos.
5. Free voice lessons.
4. Learn a language that is no longer used
anywhere else.
3. The collection basket is never passed to the
choir.
2. Sense of accomplishment when you sing a
difficult new song and get it right (or nearly right).
And the number one (real) reason
1. Using your God-given gift to enhance the liturgy
and pray with your IHM family.
IHM Parish Bazaar Thank you to all who made the Bazaar such a successful and enjoyable day!
Bazaar Raffle Winners ~ Week 15 1st ~ $200 V. Barker 2nd ~ $150 John Richlin 3rd ~ $100 Mary T. O’Neil 4th ~ $75 Sara Fournery 5th ~ $50 Dan Schaad 6th ~ $50 Millie Andrewlavage 7th ~ $25 John Shoemaker 8th ~ $25 Steve Branosky 9th ~ $25 Mike Decker 10th ~ $25 Angela Smith 11th ~ $25 Art Morris 12th ~ $25 Raido Family 13th ~ $25 John Shoemaker 14th ~ $25 Diane Lewis 15th ~ $25 Pat Bagley 16th ~ $25 Endless Mountains Pregnancy Buyer’s Appreciation ~ $50 Ed Thall
Winner of TV ~ Mary Gibbson
The Parish Office will be closed on
Thursday, November 23, and
Friday, November 24. We will
reopen on Monday, November 27.
Thank you!
Patron of the Week Fitzpatrick & Lambert
Please support our patrons!
STAR OF BETHLEHEM MOVIE will be shown at
the Kopernik Observatory & Science Center, 698
Underwood Road, Vestal, on Friday, Dec. 1 and
Dec. 8. This fascinating documentary unlocks the
mystery of the Star of Bethlehem by relating
scientific knowledge about astronomy and historical
clues from the bible. Doors open at 6:30 PM and
the movie begins at 7 PM. Admission $5 adults, $3
seniors/students, $16 family max, includes
telescope viewing after movie (if clear). Kopernik
members are free. Go to www.kopernik.org or call
607-748-3685 for more information.
A Prayer for our Military God our Father, walk through my house and take away all my worries; and please watch over and heal my family. Heavenly Father, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in this, our time of need. These things I humbly ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Please pray for: Darrin J. Denmon
PMB 155; P O Box 30800, Honolulu, HI 96820 PVT Stephen MacElhaney
“Punisher” 5th Platoon 1-7bFABN P O Box 35524, Wainwright, Alaska 99703
Natalie Dymond 9030 Moccasin Lake, San Antonio, TX 78245
Matthew J. Dailey 114 East Cochran Ave, Unit 110
Clovis, NM 88101
Advent Reconciliation
Service
Our parish will celebrate the
Sacrament of Reconciliation
on Sunday, December 3rd
at
4:00 PM in St. Basil’s
Church, Dushore. The
priests of the Deanery will
be with us and available to
help in the celebration of this wonderful
sign of God’s love and forgiveness.
Additional Area Penance Services
St. Mary’s, Wyalusing
Sunday, December 3rd
, 2:00 PM
St. Michael’s, Canton
Sunday, December 10th
, 2:00 PM
St. Peter & Paul, Towanda
Sunday, December 10th
, 4:00 PM
Epiphany, Sayre
Sunday, December 17th
, 3:00 PM
Thanksgiving Ecumenical
Service
This year’s Thanksgiving
Ecumenical Service will be TODAY,
Sunday, November 19th
, 2017 at St.
Basil’s Church at 3:00 PM. Please
join with our brothers and sisters
in prayer this Thanksgiving
season!
The Star Tree is back this year in our parish! In the back of each church is a tree with star ornaments on it. Please take an ornament and purchase and appropriate gift to
match the tag, return the unwrapped gift to the back of either church with the ornament attached to it. Please return the gift by December 10. The Star Tree provides for the less fortunate people in our community. ‘Tis the season for giving and sharing! If you have any questions, please call Anne McDonough at (570)721-1267. PLEASE RETURN ALL STAR TREE GIFTS TO EITHER CHURCH by December 10!!!
St. Basil’s Boiler Update Thank you to all who have contributed toward the repairs to the boiler in St. Basil’s Rectory. We have been advised that the boiler needs to be replaced. We have received an estimate from Williams Oil of $12,990.00 to replace the existing oil fired boiler with a new gas boiler. To date, we have received $5,720 in donations. Please consider making a donation! To contribute, please send a check to the parish office or place it in the collection basket. Be sure to mark “St. Basil’s Boiler” on the memo line. Stephen Branosky Dave and Helen Barrington Hayes and Kat Clark Robert Harcharik Cynthia Mitchell Brenda Beers Richard Hallam Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rouse Mr. & Mrs. William Henne Mr. & Mrs. James Lambert Thomas Karaban Dean & Kay Homer Mr & Mrs. Paul Muller Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Braisted Mr. & Mrs. William Hudzinski, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. John Fite Altar and Rosary Society Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Chase Mr. and Mrs. M. Rouse Mr. and Mrs. John Silla Mr. and Mrs. J. Donahue Mr. John A. Shoemaker, Esq. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph T. Cero Anonymous Memory of Chris Cokos Mrs. Ruth Gavioli Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McDonough Mary R. Finan Jeffrey Campolongo Francis and Marjorie Byrne, Jr.
