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readings - St. Ann`s Church
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 .
10 JANUARY 2016
Reverend Thomas J. Major
PASTOR
Reverend John P. Ryan
St. Ann’s Parish
SENIOR PRIEST
TREASURES
MANIFESTING THE SPIRIT
The Christmas season closes this Sunday
with the Baptism of the Lord. This feast is a
sister to last week’s feast of the Epiphany.
Each of them celebrates an “epiphany,” or a
manifestation of the Spirit of God in
Jesus—first in his birth, and now at his
baptism.
The divine Spirit is manifested in all of the
scriptures for this feast. Psalm 104
highlights the Spirit of God creating and
renewing the earth, while the reading from
Isaiah describes God restoring Israel. In
Luke’s account of the baptism of the Lord
the Holy Spirit descends upon Jesus. And
the letter to Titus reminds us that the Holy
Spirit was “richly poured out” on us also,
through the “bath of rebirth” (Titus 3:5, 6).
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
He saved us through the bath of rebirth
and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
M ONDAY
1 Sm 1:1-8
Ps 116:12-19
Mk 1:14-20
R
T UESDAY
E 11 SmSm 2:1,1:9-204-8abcd
Mk 1:21-28
A WEDNESDAY
1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20
5, 7-10
D PsMk40:2,
1:29-39
T HURSDAY
4:1-11
I 1PsSm44:10-11,
14-15, 24-25
Mk 1:40-45
N FRIDAY
1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a
G PsMk89:16-19
2:1-12
S ATURDAY
S 1PsSm21:2-79:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a
Mk 2:13-17
St. John Neumann’s Parish
~Titus 3:5
TEMPER AND PRIDE
Temper is what gets most of us into trouble.
Pride is what keeps us there. -Anonymous
Merry Christmas! Share that cheerful greeting
with some folks today. They may wonder if you
have had any Elvis sightings lately, attended
Star Trek conventions, or were Cleopatra in a
previous lifetime. Despite the skeptics, today is
solidly within the Christmas season. In fact, in
some strands of the Christian tradition it
represents the clearest manifestation of the
mystery of the Incarnation. On Christmas Day,
for example, the Gospel reading is the Prologue
of John’s Gospel, which reveals the glory of
Christ shining through our humanity precisely
in his baptism.
At any rate, this is an ancient feast, celebrated
first in Egypt sixteen centuries ago. More than
most other ancient people, the Egyptians
understood the life-giving properties of water.
On this day, they drew water from the Nile, so
central in the history of their people, and
reserved it in honor. Many other places copied
the custom, so that St. John Chrysostom wrote of
people in Antioch gathering at midnight to
collect flowing water into vessels they brought
from home since “today there is a blessing on the
water.” At home for dinner tonight, decorate the
table with beautiful bowls of water and white
candles, toast one another with goblets of
sparkling water, and light a Christmas candle in
the window one last time.
-James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
Isaiah speaks of the Servant whom the Lord upholds;
he shall bring forth justice to the nations.
TURNING
THE TIDE
Temper is what gets most
of us into trouble. Pride is
what keeps us there.
~Harriet Beecher Stowe
Psalm — Psalm 29
The Lord will bless his people with peace.
Second Reading — Acts 10:34-38
Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit;
he went out healing and doing good.
Gospel — Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
A voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, with
whom God is well pleased.
T HE B APTISM OF THE L ORD
10 J ANUARY 2016
M as s I n t e n t i on s
S t . A n n ’ s Pa r i s h
Monday (January 11)
Monday of the First Week in Ordinary Time
8:30 a.m. (SA) Special Intention for the
John Paul Ameh
TUESDAY (January 12)
Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time
8:30 a.m. (SA) Special Intention for
Father Ryan
WEDNESDAY (January 13)
St. Hilary
8:30 a.m. (SA)
No Mass
THURSDAY (January 14)
Thursday of the First Week of Ordinary Time
8:30 a.m. (SA)
Madeline Neenan
FRIDAY (January 15)
Friday of the First Week of Ordinary Time
8:30 a.m. (SA) Special Intention for
O F F E R T O R Y
S T . A NN
Blessed Virgin Mary
4:15-4:45p.m. Confessions (SA)
Vigil: Second Sunday in
Ordinary Time
5:00 p.m. (SA)
Jean Uhlman
SUNDAY (January 17)
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 a.m. (SA)
Missa Pro Populo
10:00 a.m. (SH)
Scott Meyers
11:00 a.m. (SA)
Gladys Jennings
(SA) - St. Ann’s (SH) - Sacred Heart (SM) - St. Mary’s
Monday (January 11)
Monday of the First Week in Ordinary Time
Last Week
$2,682.00
Christmas Collection $20,363.00
Offertory to Date: $75,530.76
Expenses to Date: $70,404.42
9:00 a.m. (SJ) For the health & healing of
The heart of a giver makes
the gift dear and precious.
9:00 a.m. (SJ)
S T . J OHN N EUMANN
Last Week
not available
Offertory to Date: $67,334.25
Expenses to Date: $84,995.10
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.
Mary Clare Keane
TUESDAY (January 12)
Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time
Linda Kulibaba
WEDNESDAY (January 13)
St. Hilary
9:00 a.m. (SJ)
Communion Service
THURSDAY (January 14)
Thursday of the First Week of Ordinary Time
9:00 a.m. (SJ)
Margaret Lynch
FRIDAY (January 15)
Friday of the First Week of Ordinary Time
9:00 a.m. (SJ)
For the health & healing of
Father Thom
SATURDAY (January 16)
St. John N e umann Parish
TQ Smith
Fittingly, this Jubilee Year of Mercy is also
the Lectionary's Year of Luke, for Luke's
Gospel highlights God's mercy in finding
the lost, healing the sick, restoring the
broken, comforting the sorrowful,
forgiving the sinner through Jesus'
ministry. But before doing, Luke's Jesus is
always praying. As practical moderns
programmed to measure worth by
productivity, we instinctively appreciate
the Jubilee's call to embrace the practical
challenges of our baptism. But today Luke
focuses not on Jesus being baptized, but
on Jesus praying after baptism. So must we
pray to become the disciples we are called
to be, that the Spirit empower us to do
what disciples are called to do. Imitating
Jesus' openness to the Spirit will enable us
to cooperate with the grace that transforms
us into "beloved sons [and daughters] . . .
in whom the Father is
well pleased," living out,
in this Jubilee Year of
Mercy, the extraordinary
potential of our baptism.
SATURDAY (January 16)
Blessed Virgin Mary
3:15-3:45p.m. Confessions (SJ)
Vigil: Second Sunday in
Ordinary Time
4:00 p.m. (SJ)
David Mellina
SUNDAY (January 17)
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
10:30 a.m. (SJ)
Vinicia Teahan
Peter Scagnelli, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch
Co., Inc.
(SJ) - St. John’s
(GS) - Good Shepherd
T HE B APTISM OF THE L ORD
10 J ANUARY 2016
“May the LORD bless his people with peace!”
Psalm 29
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
An epiphany is a manifestation of God in visible form.
Today’s scriptures are replete with references to ways that God
was made manifest. Isaiah sees “the glory of the Lord . . .
revealed” in the visible form of God renewing the covenant by
bringing the Israelites home from exile (Isaiah 40:5).
Psalm 104 presents God’s “manifold works,” singing: “When
you send forth your spirit . . . you renew the face of the
earth” (Psalm 104:30). The reading from Titus takes up
this theme of renewal as a manifestation of God. It mentions
three “appearances” of God—in the person of Jesus, in glory in
the fullness of time, and in our baptismal “renewal by the
Holy Spirit” (Titus 3:5). Finally, God was made manifest
in Jesus’ baptism when “the Holy Spirit descended upon him
in bodily form like a dove . . . [a]nd a voice came from
heaven” (Luke 3:22).
BAPTIZED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT AND FIRE
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; with you I am well
pleased” (see Luke 3:22).
The Sanctuary Votive Candle will burn
in St. AnnÊs Church
The week of January 10th
in Loving Memory of
The Sanctuary Votive Candle will burn
in St. John Neumann Church
The week of January 10th
health & healing of
Edward Cooney
Rita Uram
T HE B APTISM OF THE L ORD
10 J ANUARY 2016
Diocesan Certificate in Lay Ministry
2016 Skills Workshops
Living Your Strengths: January 30, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Our Lady of the Eucharist, 535 North Main Street, Pittston
Each member of the Body of Christ has a special and unique purpose. Bernadette Rudolph,
Diocesan Director for Family and Community Development, will help participants understand
the particular gifts God has given them and how God is asking them to use their gifts.
Participants will also learn about the need to partner with others, who have different gifts, to
accomplish all the work of parish life. Participants should to take the Gallup Strengths’ Finder
survey online BEFORE the workshop, so register early to get your log-in code.
Understanding Family Systems and Their Influence on Ministry: April 23, 9:00am - 4:00pm
We bring our families with us everywhere we go and so does everyone we interact with in
ministry! Grow in your awareness of your own family system and those of the people to whom
you minister. Sr. Ann Perrin, cnd, lmft, adjunct professor in the Graduate Counseling
Department at University of Scranton, will provide a practical and informative look at family
systems, their developmental cycles and relational dynamics. This day will include lecture, selfreflection, practical application and small group sharing.
Tending to Self: September 24, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Diocesan Pastoral Center, 330 Wyoming Ave, Scranton
Lisa Rigau, RN, MS, sports and wellness nutritionist, will share the importance of self-care for
good ministry. She offers training in the practice of loving kindness and self-compassion through
contemplative prayer, mindfulness, mindful eating and conversation. This workshop will involve
teaching, discussion and trying out what you learn. Participants are asked to wear comfortable
clothing.
In My Father’s House, There Are Many Mansions:
November 12, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Gate of Heaven Church, 40 Machell Avenue, Dallas
Ecumenism and the Interfaith Dialogue
Fr. Alex Roche, parochial vicar at St. Ignatius Parish, Kingston, will explain Vatican II’s call to
dialogue with our fellow Christians and those of other faiths, what has happened since the
Council to continue this dialogue, and how the dialogue plays out in parish life.
VIRTUS
Saint Luke’s Parish
Stroudsburg Parish
Sunday, January 24th
2:00 PM
Please call the parish office
(570.421.9097) to register.
Please note that walk-ins may not
always be accepted the day of the
VIRTUS session.
We strongly urge you to register by
phone or email several days to a
week prior to a class.
HELP THOSE
IN NEED
PLEASE GIVE NOW
AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
There are many ways your
donations to St. Ann’s is able to
help people in need through the
St. Vincent de Paul Fund. Please
give and help us to make a
difference in the lives of others.
Your donation is tax-deductible.
Cultural Diversity and Parish Unity
Bernadette Rudolph, Diocesan Director for Family and Community Development, will unpack
best practices for parishes with culturally diverse populations to encourage integration and unity
within the Church.
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 2016 to a Diocesan
Wedding Anniversary Mass. Requests for an invitation,
with a mailing address, should be made through your
Parish Office before March 10th.
2016 Mass Book Now Open
MASS INTENTIONS
A Mass intention is a beautiful gift!
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.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR ST. ANN’S PARISH
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
January 2016
3
4
The Epiphany
of the Lord
10
24
31
7pm Cursillo Group Reunion
11
The Baptism
of the Lord
17
Adoration
12:00pm Benediction
Second Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Third Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Fourth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Adoration
12:00pm Benediction
18
Adoration
12:00pm Benediction
5
Miraculous Medal
Following 8:30am Mass
12
Miraculous Medal
Following 8:30am Mass
6
7:00pm Al Anon
Mulligan Hall
13
7:00pm Al Anon
Mulligan Hall
19
20
26
27
Miraculous Medal
Following 8:30am Mass
7:00pm Al Anon
Mulligan Hall
7
8
9
14
15
16
Divine Mercy
Following 8:30am Mass
Divine Mercy
Following 8:30am Mass
21
22
23
28
29
30
Divine Mercy
Following 8:30am Mass
7pm Cursillo Group Reunion
25
Adoration
12:00pm Benediction
Miraculous Medal
Following 8:30am Mass
7:00pm Al Anon
Mulligan Hall
Divine Mercy
Following 8:30am Mass
"[Jesus] showed us the self-sacrificial nature of love when he laid down His life for
us, and we are called to follow in his footsteps. We are called to be his hands and
feet, caring for and loving others."- USCCB 2015-16 Respect Life Program
B R E A K I NG B R E A D
P ROCESSION
Go tell it on the Mountain
P REPARATION H YMN
Behold the Lamb
Steubenville East is designed for incoming freshmen through
outgoing seniors in high school.
Steubenville East will take place at the Tsongas Center on the campus
of the University of Massachusetts in Lowell. Dining will take place at
dining halls on campus and housing will be in various dorms on
campus.
Contact Amador Laput if you are interested in attending this year’s
conference.
C OMMUNION
Silent Night
R ECESSIONAL
Joy to the World
#98
#333
#92
#78
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR ST. JOHN NEUMANN’S PARISH
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
January 2016
2
1
“Each of us has his or her own personal identity and is capable
of entering into dialogue with others and with God himself."
6am AA Meeting
Adoration &
Benediction
- Pope Francis, Laudatio Si, no. 81
3
4
Food For Family &
Friends
10
5
6:00am - Men’s Group
12:00pm - AA Meeting
6pm Boy/Girl Scouts
11
6:00am - Men’s Group
12
6:00am - Men’s Group
12:00pm - AA Meeting
6pm Boy/Girl Scouts
17
18
6:00am - Men’s Group
9:30am Food Bagging
2:00pm Social Concerns
19
6:00am - Men’s Group
9:30am Food Bagging
6:00am - Men’s Group
12:00pm - AA Meeting
6pm Boy/Girl Scouts
7pm Knights Meeting
24
25
26
6:00am - Men’s Group
12:00pm - AA Meeting
6pm Boy/Girl Scouts
7
6
6:00am - Men’s Group
8
13
14
Adoration &
Benediction
15
21
Adoration &
Benediction
28
6am AA Meeting
Chief Squire: ckircher@cathedralprep.org
Mr. James Marino: 570-576-2929
Mr. Dan Saro:
570-775-9218
WEIS-Save-A-Tape Program
We need your Weis receipts!
It’s easy… Just shop at Weis and save your register
receipt. Drop receipts into the collection basket
and Weis will give us 1% back of every dollar you
spent. Ask your family and friends to do the same.
This is a terrific, easy way to earn extra cash for our Parishes!
Adoration &
Benediction
29
6:00am - Men’s Group 4:30pm - Scripture Group
9:30am - Choir Practice 6:00pm - Youth Group
7:00pm - AA Meeting 7:00pm - Deanery Choir
If you are a young Catholic man, 10-18 years old, seeking to be
part of a faith based leadership development program. The
Columbian Squires is the program for you. We are an
organization that gives back to the church, through various
programs, like helping at the Food for Families meal. We also do
fun activities.
If you are interested in joining or have any questions you can
contact us at:
23
22
6:00am - Men’s Group 9:30am Pantry Pickup
9:30am - Choir Practice
4:30pm - Scripture Group
7:00pm - AA Meeting 6:00pm - Youth Group
7:00pm - Deanery Choir
27
16
6am AA Meeting
6:00am - Men’s Group 4:30pm - Scripture Group
9:30am - Choir Practice 6:00pm - Youth Group
7:00pm - AA Meeting 7:00pm - Deanery Choir
20
9
6am AA Meeting
6:00am - Men’s Group 4:30pm - Scripture Group
9:30am - Choir Practice 6:00pm - Youth Group
7:00pm - AA Meeting 7:00pm - Deanery Choir
30
6am AA Meeting
Adoration &
Benediction
The Food for Families and Friends
Program sponsored by the Knights of
Columbus, Council 12571 of St. John
Neumann Parish will provide a nutritious
home-cooked meal on the first Sunday of each month. The next
one is scheduled for February 7th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm in the
Parish Hall. This program is aimed at families and individuals
who are undergoing financial difficulties or who are in need of
socialization or companionship.
Anyone wishing to attend
should call the Parish Office between 9:00am-3:00pm on
Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays at 570-775-0681 or Bob D’Elia on
Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 570-775-9826. Please leave your
name, telephone number and the number or persons who will be
attending the dinner when you make your reservation so that we
may prepare adequately.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
PRAYER ROSARY GROUP
Send your prayer requests to Knights of
Columbus Warden Mitch Winkeleer at 570775-0408.
T HE B APTISM OF THE L ORD
SECOND ANNUAL CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERENCE
April 23, 2016 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
King's College, Wilkes-Barre PA
Conference Theme: Be A Man: Jesus Christ, The Face of True
Manhood Featured presenters: Dr. Scott Hahn, Franciscan
University in Steubenville, Ohio Msgr. Charles Pope, Archdiocese
of Washington, D.C. Michael McGlinn, former Notre Dame
football offensive lineman *Sacrament of Reconciliation will be
available *Closing Mass celebrated with Bishop Joseph C.
Bambera. Anyone interested in serving as a Parish Captain or a
volunteer at the conference should contact Michael Kilmer at
570-746-0100 or MKilmer@thekilmergroup.com
LENTEN PREPARATION SESSION
The Office for Parish Life will be holding a regional Lenten
Preparation Session on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at St. Vincent
de Paul, 101 St. Vincent Dr., Milford at 6:30PM for all those
involved with the preparation of liturgical seasons, especially
music ministers, liturgy committees, art and environment
committees, or anyone wanting to deepen his or her
appreciation of the Lenten season and the Paschal Triduum.
In an effort to help these liturgical leaders network with
neighboring parishes, the Lenten Preparation Sessions will
include faith sharing on the scripture readings for the season, a
brief overview of some of the traditional practices of Lent, a
discussion of different themes and music selections that parishes
are using, and sharing ideas for the liturgical environment.
For more information or to register for this session, please
contact the Office for Parish Life at 570-207-2213.
10 J ANUARY 2016
“Pro-Life and Pro-Women
go hand in hand”
Washington, D.C.
43rd 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.
ECUMENICAL CELEBRATION OF GOD'S WORD
January 25, 2016, at 12:10pm
Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton
The Diocese of Scranton will again participate in the worldwide
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which is celebrated each year
in January.
The Diocese of Scranton will host an Ecumenical Celebration of
God's Word on Monday, January 25, 2016, at 12:10 p.m. in the
Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton. There will be no 12:10
p.m. Mass that day in the Cathedral. All are welcome to
attend. In addition, CTV: Catholic Television will broadcast the
service live.
The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of
Scranton, will preside, and Bishop Jeremiah Park of the
Susquehanna Conference, Methodist Church will deliver the
homily.
Clergy and representatives from various Christian traditions and
ecumenical agencies will be present. Liturgical music will be
provided by All Saints Academy, Scranton.
HIS EXCELLENCY, BISHOP JOSEPH C. BAMBERA, ANNOUNCES
THE FOLLOWING, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2015
Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly, MSW, from Diocesan Secretary for
Catholic Human Services/Executive Director, Catholic Social
Services of the Diocese of Scranton and Episcopal Vicar for
Hispanic Ministry, to retirement. Monsignor Kelly will continue
to serve as Director of Saint Francis of Assisi Soup Kitchen,
Scranton.
T HE B APTISM OF THE L ORD
10 J ANUARY 2016
FOODS OF THE MONTH
JANUARY
St. Ann’s Food Pantry
tuna fish and mayonnaise
The Blooming Grove Food Pantry
St. Ann’s
peanut butter, jelly and laundry detergent
Please consider including these items with your food
donations. Thank you for your continued support and
generosity of this worthwhile cause.
Goal: $22,000.00 Over 106.2%
St. John Neumann
Goal: $30,000.00 Over 113.8%
Port Jervis, NY
The Open House for registrants for the 2016/17 school year will
be Monday, February 1st from 4:30pm until 7pm (Snow date
will be February 8th). For more information contact: Eileen
Carmody, Director (845) 858-4208.
It’s not too late! Gifts and pledges may be made by
calling the Appeal Office at 570-207-2250 or sending a
donation directly to Diocesan Annual Appeal, 300
Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA 18503-1279.
HURTFUL SIN
Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful.
- Benjamin Franklin
T HE B APTISM OF THE L ORD
S T. A NN’ S P ARISH O FFICE
125 Richardson Avenue
Shohola, PA 18458
570-832-4275
Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday
9:00am to 2:00pm
stann@ptd.net
stannshohola.org
10 J ANUARY 2016
Deacon Joseph Connelly
Deacon Henry Ernst
Deacon John Nash
PERMANENT DEACONS
Carol Laput
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
M ASS S CHEDULE
Joan Dingee
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am
BOOKKEEPER
Saturday Vigil 5:00pm - St. Ann’s
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.
Sunday: 8:30am & 11:00am - St. Ann’s
10:00am Sacred Heart (Latin Mass)
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mary C. Bajda
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LITURGY
Mary C. Bajda
YOUTH MINISTRY
Amador C. Laput
S T. J OHN N EUMANN ’ S P ARISH O FFICE
705 Route 739
Hawley, PA 18428
570-775-6791
Fax: 570-775-1527
Office Hours: Monday, Thursday & Friday
9:30am to 2:00pm
stjohnn_neumann@yahoo.com
www.sjneumann.com
M ASS S CHEDULE
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am
Wednesday 9:00am Communion Service
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