readings - St. Ann`s Church
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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 Saturday Vigil 4:00pm -St. John Neumann Sunday 10:30am - St. John Neumann Good Shepherd Church - Closed for Season DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Pat Ohman DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LITURGY Linda Snow YOUTH MINISTRY Dawn Allison Home of Tri-State KEVIN T. STROYAN Supervisor 405 W. Harford Street Milford, PA 18337 Memorial Company 570-296-6811 JEFFREY J. 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