TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 4, 2020

Respect Life Sunday

NATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH, DURYEA 127 Stephenson Street Tel: 570-457-3502 Fax: 570-451-3341 Office Hours: M-F, 9-4

E-mail: rectory@nativityduryea.org Web: www.nativityduryea.org / Nativity of Our Lord Duryea

Rev. John V. Polednak, V.E., Pastor Deacon André Kabacinski, Parish Deacon

Masses: Daily, M-F – 7:00am, streamed ● Saturday (Vigil)- 4:00pm, streamed

Sunday- 8:00am, streamed; 11:00am and 7:00pm ● Confession: M-F 6:30-6:45; Sat 3:15-3:45 and upon request.

Questions for personal reflection based on this Sunday’s Readings…

Jesus said to them,

"Did you never read in the Scriptures: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes? Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit."

What one specific thing can I do with my time and talents to produce fruit in the vineyard I call home?

Do I take stock of what I say or do, as to whether or not the “seeds I plant” will bear good fruit, useful fruit? In

conversation? On social media? In my own thoughts? In the political, social, or work environment?

LITURGICAL CALENDAR, DEVOTIONS AND INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER 5-11, 2020

ATTENTION:

The obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains suspended by Bishop Bambera for the overall well-being of the faithful. Masses will continue to be live streamed on Facebook during this time. Mass can also be

seen on CTV – Comcast Xfinity 12(non-HD), Service Electric 18, or on EWTN – Comcast Xfinity 1668, Dish Network 261.

Mo

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5 Blessed Francis

Xavier Seelos, Priest 7:00am James and Clara Palumbo (by the Family)

Tu

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6 Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin

7:00am William B. Balchune (by Mr. & Mrs. Marty Hanczyc)

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7 Our Lady of the

Rosary

7:00am 6:30am

For the Intentions of Our Parishioners Evening Prayer/Rosary/Procession

Th

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8 Weekday 7:00am Claire Gromelski (by Joan Waters)

Fri

9 St. Denis; St. John

Leonardi 7:00am Dec’d Members of the Zaloga Family (by Karen and Roman Misorek)

Sa

t 10 Weekday 1:00pm

4:00pm

Wedding: Brooke Balchune and Joshua Blocker For the Intentions of the Parishioners

Sun

11 Twenty-Eighth

Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00am

11:00am

7:00pm

Dec’d members of the Wzontek Family (by John, Andrea and Grace Petro) Nancy Jones-George (by Joyce Jones) Lucille Lezinsky (by Jack and Marion Lezinsky)

VOTIVE CANDLE OFFERINGS

Sacred Heart of Jesus Johanna Coolbaugh (by Daughter, Mercedes McHale)

Blessed Virgin Mary Josephine Sauter (by Daughter, Marianne Trotta)

St. Joseph All Living and Deceased Bernardine Franciscan Sisters (by David Tighe)

4 Sunday Blessing of Animals, 6:00pm in

the “barking lot” adjacent to Father’s Residence

7 Wednesday Our Lady of the Rosary – Evening

Prayer, Rosary and Procession - 6:30pm

16 Friday Peel and Cut Potatoes, 9am

17 Saturday Mash & Ball 10 Batches Potatoes, 10am 18 Sunday Make 200 Dozen Pierogi, 9am

Week of October 5-11, 2020 ~ The Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time

~ FINANCES AND ONGOING STEWARDSHIP ~

for the period ending September 22 TOTAL $5,578.75; Sunday $3,861.75 ($844 Online); Other Envelopes $1,590.00 ($115.00); Loose $127

For the period ending September 29 TOTAL $5,434.75; Sunday $3,824.75 ($881.00 Online); Other Envelopes $1,484.00 ($172.00 Online); Loose $126.00

THANK YOU to all who are continuing their care for our parish during this challenging time. Please continue to care for those less fortunate by donating to area food pantries and soup Kitchens as you are able.

• The Obligation to attend Sunday Mass will remains suspended at this time. Livestream Mass will still be provided online during this time. Although not a substitute for participation in person, it has been of some comfort to those at home during this dilemma.

• We at Nativity follow a system for scheduling who is going to be in the church for each Mass from among those that wish to venture out at this time…and unfortunately, no extras can be allowed. This is very difficult for our clergy and staff and volunteers to do to begin with, in that the thought of refusing entrance to church or refusing admittance to the sacraments is hard for both the “bouncer” and the “bounced.” Please review the materials sent home, respond to them quickly, and please don’t just show up expecting to get in. Please call the rectory to be added to the list. If you have sent in a request, and have not heard from the rectory, please call – there may be a problem with an email address or phone number.

• All those attending Mass will be expected to take his or her temperature at home before coming, and if your temperature is elevated – please stay home. -– masks must be worn while in the building – there will be one entrance in and one exit out –– offerings will be made upon entering, not during the Mass - seats will be assigned – missalettes will not be used– music will be a little different, and parishioners are asked not to sing aloud at this time - Communion will be distributed following the Mass; we ask that all receive in the hand wherever possible – upon leaving, please exit the driveway return to your vehicle directly, to avoid crowding.

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THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION will take place at two celebrations: one on Tuesday, October 20, at 7:00pm, and the other on Saturday, October 24th at 1:00pm, here in our Church. A photo will be taken of the entire Class on Sunday, October 18 at 4:00pm, with a brief rehearsal and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Letters were mailed/emailed on Friday of this week with further details.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary falls on Wednesday, October 7. Since it is the patronal feast of our church building, in observance of the Feast, in addition to our usual 7:00am Mass, we will gather at 6:30 pm that evening for Evening Prayer, Rosary, and a Candlelight Procession to the outdoor Shrine of Our Lady, (weather permitting) No reservations will be needed for the morning or evening liturgies. Please consider joining us to honor Our Lady during this most unusual year and pray for a world so in need of God’s help.

The GIFT CERTIFICATES that support Holy Rosary School and other Diocesan schools may be purchased on Thursday from 8:00-10:00 am in the Church Hall.

ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Please call the rectory to let us know if you, or if someone you know, may be in a financial bind during this difficult time.

S.H. of J. HALL INFORMATION As many of you may already be aware, we are nearing the end of the “big move,” and will keep the hall open until the several community groups are re-settled in other places, and until the November elections are over. All inquiries concerning purchasing Sacred Heart land, etc. may be directed to Fr. Polednak or Mr. Tighe at Nativity of Our Lord Rectory.

IN THE AREA

FALL FOOD FESTIVAL at (St. Robert Bellarmine Parish) St. Aloysius Church Parking Lot, Corner of Barney & Division Streets, Wilkes-Barre, Saturday, October 10 • 12-6PM. Clam Chowder, Haluski, Sausage & Peppers and our FAMOUS Potato Pancakes! Takes-outs only - Pre-order by October 5 For more info call 570-823-3791 ext. 2 or visit our Facebook page.

Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Pittston will be hosting a TAKE-OUT

CHICKEN BBQ on Sunday, October 11, from Noon to 2 p.m. We will be offering drive-through service in the parking lot behind the former Seton Catholic auditorium. Dinners are $10 each and include 1/2 chicken with BBQ sauce on the side, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and rolls with butter. Advance payment is preferred. Please call the parish office at 570-654-0053 to place your order!

PASTA DINNER The Women’s Society of St. Joseph Melkite Catholic Church on North St. Frances Cabrini Avenue, West Scranton, is sponsoring its annual Pasta Dinner, Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Penne with meatballs, salad, bread, dessert will be available in the hall for Takeout or Curbside only this year. 4pm to 6 pm. Adults are $9.00 and children age 5-11 are $4.00. Tickets at the door. Call ahead/email to preorder for takeout or curbside 570-343-6092, melkite.scranton@gmail.com. See us on Facebook or melkitescranton.org.

Week of October 5, 2020 ~ The Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time 3

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. It is also the policy of

the Diocese to adhere to all civil and state regulations. 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 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).

OCTOBER PURSE AND ACCESSORY CALENDAR Additional Thanks…..

Theresa Klimchak Joline Sobeck Karen Musloski Mary Ann Antoine Rose Nealon Felicia Dzielak Judy Martinelli Beverly Dulny Barbara Pazdziorko Marie Williamson Mary Ann Kabacinski Father Joe Elston Darlene DeBiasi Chris Mazaleski Jill McCoy Angela Luongo Barbara Frew Angela Gutkowski Maureen Yourren Carol Demko Linda Middleton Michelle Griffith

Ann Lockavich Karen Puckett Angela Mackin Cheri McGrane Jean Nitch Ariel Wrubel Laurie Pisano Kim Vivian Melissa Jadus Gia Jadus Elaine Dankulich Beverly McNulty Patricia Kramer Brian Dankulich Katie Mies Beverly Free Diane Orlowski Ellen Kane Renee Poveromo Sharon Sznyter Debbie Bardar Rose Rava

Cathy Savitsky Patti Goodyear Amy Oakley Mikayla Surridge Michelle Piontek Melissa Skutack Frank Carmadella, Jr. Loretta Reddington Kate Polak Kay Mattioli Dolores Pepe Krista Medico Corinne Yanul Lesley Locascio Christine Higgins Ramona Lenchak Nicole Betonces Aimee Balchune Katie Brudzinski Lois Hanczyc Chester Kaspriski

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This Bulletin is printed in Loving Memory of. . .

John A., Theresa and

John Adamiak Jr. Alfred and Judith Akulonis Anthony and Helen Akulonis

Peter and Victoria Biga

Mary Soltysiak Thomas and Stella Blasco

Frank & Regina Callis

Zielinski and Callis Families

Alan J. Celusniak

John and Mary Celusniak Richard A. Champi, Sr.

Eugene and Maryann

Chromey

Louis Robert Cremard

Catherine and Louis Cremard

Irene DeAngelo

Rev. Andrew J. Marcinko

M/M Andrew Marcinko

Carmen and Idena DeBiasi

Deceased members of the

Dolan and Roche Family

Louis and Dorothy Doxbeck

Family Dulny and Kapish Families

Jack Fischer and

Zaladonis Family

John T. Freas

and Mary& Edward Matt

Fumanti and Rafferty

Families

Dominick “Beaver” Gigliello

and

Anthony & Mary Naida

Margaret & Leo Glodzik, Sr.

and Lea Glodzik

Gregorczyk and Negvesky

Families

Edmund and Claire

Gromelski

Capt. Francis A. Hantz

U.S.N. Ret.

Mary & Frank Hantz

Robert Hynoski

Martin K. Hastie, Jr.

Jasienski, Bozinko &

Lewandowski Families Edward A. Jones Judge and Antal Families Michael and Cecelia Klauss Gus and Vera Kulas Kundrat and Simko Families

Kenneth, Linda, and Morgan

Lambert

Joseph Long, Jr.,

Carl Joseph Tucker, and

Butler and Family

John & Helen Lukus

Tom & Mary McAndrew

Paczkowski Family

Eugene Madrak George and Lottie Matrone Thomas J. and Cecilia

McAndrew

Henry B. McHale John and Mary Mikovitch

Gerald Mikovitch Moskaitis Family

Mary Ann Namatka

Peter & Elizabeth Namatka

William & Josephine Sowa.

Sophia & Walter Nestorick

and Peter Pocholonis, Jr

Judith M. Nowakowski

Stanley and Josephine

Nowakowski

Bernard Olcheski,

Eileen Macuga and

William & Helen Dalton

Agnes and Peter Olsheski

Olszewski, Grudzinski and

Madrak Families

Zigmont, Lottie &

David Olszewski and

Anna Skowronski

Frank & Florence Orlowski Bernard J. Ostrosky

Teresa Ramiza Pace, Michael

& Loretta Haluschak

Charles & Julia Pernot

Martin & Anna Dunay Ruth Pernot and Family

Samuel & Genevieve Perrins

Eugene P. Perrins Mrs. Helen Rava

Stanley & Stella Rava

and Family

Rincavage, Billick and

Galinas Families

Anthony and Helen Rincavage

and Anthony Singer Michael and Irene Rostkowski Jess L. & Beatrice Rutkoski

Victor L., Anna and

Victor J. Salidas Chester Skowronski

Thomas & Florence

Skowronski and

Wascavage Family

Catherine and Bruno

Smicherko Joseph and Mary Solarchik

Margaret Stanavage and

Son, Ronnie

Joseph Sr., Bertha, Ronald,

Francis & Joseph Swenton, Jr. Ross A., Anna, Joseph and

Raymond Vender

Jacob J. and Pauline M. Vitek

Theresa M. Vitek

Earl & Marion Vrabel and

Michael and Grant Larronde Michael and Jean Wasko

Vincent & Mary Waszczak

Marion and Cathy Bryk Wzontek and Petro Family

Margaret Yauk and

Romayne Solarchick

Zujkowski, Pribula, Klink

and Nasiatka Families Helen and Adam Zuro Grant them eternal rest, O Lord