Sacred Heart & St. Joseph's Bulletin

"The members of our Altar & Rosary Society will serve as refreshments during this year's parish picnic!"

CEMETERY REMINDER

Please remove all Winter decorations by March 1st and all Summer decorations by October 1st. Please refrain from using glass containers. Any flower pots not covering flowers will be discarded. Please keep decorations and flowers against the grave markers or to an end of grave, as to allow for passage through the aisles for mowing!

CYC RENTAL

The first floor of the CYC will be available for rental to parishioners only. The time will be limited to NOON until 10:00 P.M. No weddings allowed! The fee is $75.00 plus a $50.00 security deposit (refunded if hall is clean and no damage). For further information, contact any member of the Holy Name Society: Kevin O'Donnell (384-1225)or Tom Dalesandro (384-4488)!

CONFESSIONS

Confessions will be heard from 3:15 to 3:30 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church on Saturday and 8:15 to 8:30 A.M. on Sunday at Sacred Heart Church.

PARISH 2010 CALENDARS

Parish Calendars for the year 2009 can be found in the rear of the church!

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

"We, the People of God, under the combined patronage of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Saint Joseph, are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ. As members of the Body of Christ, gathering for worship around the Table of Word and Sacrament of the Eucharist, we commit ourselves to love and support one another in faith, hope and love. We are sent forth as apostles, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to make the Good News of Jesus Christ present and alive in our world through evangelization and hospitality, healing and service, education and the establishment of justice."

BLANK ENVELOPES AVAILABLE

There are blank envelopes in the rear of the church for any parishioners who have not received their collection envelopes or for anyone who would like to join our parish. If you use one of these envelopes, please write your name on it!

LIVING FAITH

Issues of LIVING FAITH for July, August & September are available IN THE REAR OF THE CHURCH.

LIFELINE

   "It is not enough for us even to defend innocent human life. Of course, if we fail to do this, we fail in our most urgent task. But by good deeds of love and charity, we must build this active culture of life that is ready and capable of turning back hell itself. If we won't put the abortionist out of business we are pitiable souls. If we don't enact laws and work tirelessly to change human hearts so that life is forever reverenced and protected, we have not fought the good fight which is our charge as the Church Militant. As warriors we must first beat back the enemy. But then let us not forget that we are warriors for the victory of life!"   Most Rev.Robert W. Finn

PARISH DIAPER DRIVE

   Our Social Justice Committee is sponsoring a Diaper Drive for Catholic Social Services. Contributions of any size diapers may be left in the back of the church. Any questions, please call Diane (384-3203 WORK 384-3311 HOME)!

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS

   FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS will be on the 1st Friday of each month with Benediction & Adoration immediately after the 6:30 p.m. mass until 8 P.M.

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES

   In the Diocese of Scranton, the Catholic Relief Services Collection is scheduled to be taken up in all parishes THIS WEEKEND July 24-25, 2010. This Collection supports important Catholic organizations that carry out God's work around the world. Your donations provide refugee resettlement, HIV/AIDS and international poverty relief, legal aid for poor immigrants, emergency and disaster relief and advocacy for the promotion of global peace and justice. The theme for this year's Collection is Jesus in disguise. We are reminded that Christ is present in those who suffer and in those who respond compassionately to their needs. It is important to remember our humanitarian obligations which we as Catholics have to our brothers and sisters in need. When you donate to the Catholic Relief Services Collection, you give hope. Please remember all the good you can accomplish through your gift. May God bless you for your generosity.

PRAY FOR THE SICK

   Let us pray for those who are sick, especially Catherine Bott, Susan Berzanski, Libby Guba, Sue Serino, Kyle DeLeon, Lucy Popiak, Frank Treskolasky, Alvin Schell, Diane Treskolasky, Tina Ehrenfried, Kayle Feifer, Kevin O'Donnell, Anne Bollinger, Antoinette Palushock, Emaleen Bridget Farley, Gus Pongrazzi, Otto McNab, Jr., Pastor Mary Konopko, Susan Laudermilch, Inga Sukop, Paul Ambruch, Monica Rossi, John Horvath, Robert Wolk, Virginia Horvath, Walter Kuchinsky, Edward G. Lisefski, Michael Bott, Kevin Sinnott, Veronica Puhak, Monsignor Frank Beeda, Eileen Flaim, Lawrence Bott, Michael Zamonas, Ryan & Brayden Kapes, Joan Bollinger, Olga Croce, Gene Dennison, Jannine Palushock, Richard Pongrazzi, Irene Falcone, Ronald Malacusky, Bernice Zanolini & Jackie Guba.
   Also, if you know of a member of our parish who would like to receive Holy Communion every month, please let Fr. McDowell know!

PARISH RESOURCE CENTER

   "The Social Concerns Committee is attempting to start a Resource Center which will make Christian/family literature and videos available to parishioners on a loan basis. We have a rather sparse supply of books at the present time, but we are hoping for donations from fellow parishioners. (Please leave donations in the box on the floor so they can be catalogued.
   The bookshelves are located in the foyer of the downstairs chapel of Sacred Heart Church and will be open for borrowing from 8:00am until 12:00 noon every Sunday. Please use the sign-out book which is located on the shelves. The videos available are family oriented, but we ask all parents to determine what is appropriate for their individual child. Thank you!"
   Social Concerns Committee

MARRIAGE PREPARATIONS

   Couples contemplating marriage should make no arrangements prior to notifying their pastor. This should be done at least six (6) months before the date on which they wish to marry. Because marriage is a sacred and serious commitment, no couple can be suitably served by their pastor unless they begin their meetings with him at least two (2) months before the planned marriage.

SERVING LUNCH TO THE HUNGRY

   Our Social Concerns Committee is trying to determine if some of our parishioners are interested in serving lunches on a once-a-month basis at the Hazleton Salvation Army Soup Kitchen.
   Our partnership parishes, St. John Bosco and Good Shepherd, do this, and our Youth Group has participated periodically in the past. It is a very rewarding experience and puts our Beatitudes into practice.
   If you are interested, please call Diane at 384-3203 (WORK) or 384-3311 (HOME).
   Thank you also for your generous food donations, which are put in good use throughout the year!

BLESSING OF HOMES

   Anyone who has not yet had their home blessed, and would like to receive a blessing of their home sometime in the future, please call Father McDowell (384-4121) to make arrangements!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Leonard & Alice Gottstein (64^th) - Wednesday, July 28^th
Randy & Susan Galgon (32^nd) - Thursday, July 29^th
Val & Alice Cierlitsky (45^th) - Saturday, July 31^st
Dave & Denise Kiefer (8^th) - Monday, July 2^nd

MARY, FULL OF GRACE

   Through Mary, you can draw closer to Jesus. Give glory to God by honoring Mary as the Mother of God. This is a new year full of grace to those who ask. Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was given the title "Full of Grace." She asks her children to pray the rosary. Invite Mary into your heart and home to pray the rosary with family and perhaps friends. She will make a difference in your life. "Where two or three are gathered in my name, there I will be with you."
   The Pilgrim Statue sign-up sheet is posted in the back of the church. Make a difference and God bless you!

CCD TEACHERS NEEDED

   Additional teachers are needed for our CCD Classes, which will begin in September. We ask anyone who is interested in spending an hour after our 9:00 Sunday Masses instructing our children to please contact Diane Petrovich (384-3311)!

ROSARIES FOR SALE

   Any parishioners who are interested in purchasing rosaries, please contact a member of the Altar & Rosary Society. You may call Marie Szczesniak (384-3357) or Eileen Flaim (384-3327)!