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ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH

WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA JULY 31, 2011

Finances at St. Joseph the Worker Parish

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

St. Joseph the Worker, Please Pray for Us Your stewardship and generosity to your parish

Please Pray for our Troops are greatly appreciated and needed.

Last Week s Collection $11,803.74

Weekly Collection Budget $14,500.00

Today s Readings: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

1st Reading: Isaiah 55:1-2

BINGO Monday, August 1, 2011 in the

2nd Reading: Romans 8:35, 37-39

Fleming Center. Doors open at 5PM. Bingo

Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21

begins at 6:30pm. Volunteers are always

Gospel Reflection: As this reading begins, Jesus is

NEEDED and welcomed.

mourning the death of John the Baptist. He goes off in a

boat to be alone, but the crowd follows him by land. They

Four Leaf Clover Winners:

want to hear Jesus and to be healed by him. Forgetting his

07/18/11 #095 Greg Sauers $ 50.00

own sorrow, Jesus returns to shore to be with the people.

07/19/11 #303 Mary Barrett $ 50.00

When the disciples want to send the crowd home at

07/21/11 #205 Eloise Snauffer $ 50.00

mealtime, Jesus says, Give them something to eat. The

07/22/11 #411 Charlie McNamee $ 100.00

disciples have only five loaves and two fishes. Yet when

07/23/11 #856 Patricia McGrail $ 50.00

Jesus blesses the food there is somehow enough for

everyone, with plenty left over.

New CLOVER CLUB for 2011-2012 will begin October

Car Talk: How has Jesus worked miracles for your family?

10, 2011 watch the bulletin for more information and

when tickets go on sale.

CALLED TO HOLINESS AND MISSION UPDATE: For

those who may have attended Mass elsewhere last OUR MUSIC DEPARTMENT is looking for singers

for our REQUIEM CHOIR . The Requiem Choir

weekend, the Diocesan Implementation Commission

responsibilities are to sing at funeral masses in our

has approved our plan to continue our consolidation

parish. There isn t a weekly rehearsal requirement

to one church. Mater Dolorosa s closing Mass is set for this group. Just show up and sing! This choir

for Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 2 pm. Ascension s has been made handicapped accessible at the Annunciation

site for members who are unable to climb the stairs to the

closing Mass will be announced after the comple-

loft. To join or for more information, please contact parish

tion of an addition to add restrooms at Annuncia-

organist, Jeff Johnson at 570-***-**** or email

tion, sometime in early 2012. ********.***********@*****.***. Thank you for your willingness

to consider this rewarding opportunity.

NOTICE REGARDING SOLICITATION OF FUNDS BY PRIESTS

Prayers for Healing: Please pray for and support those parish

FROM THE DIOCESE OF NELLORE Bishop Bambera has

family members who are sick or with special medical

received notice that several priests of the Diocese of Nellore,

intentions: Rylee Zabrosky, Katie Webster, Mary Vogel, Kathy

India, who recently completed their terms of service in the Diocese

Remsnyder, Warren C. Houseknecht, Theresa Lomison, Sophie

of Scranton and returned to their native land, have been soliciting

Ross, Tom Derone, Tracy Mariano, Mary Davenport, Tim

members of the faithful of the Diocese of Scranton for personal

Edwartoski, Mary T. Smith, Lynn Marie Busch, Helen Lowe,

funds. Although their requests indicate the priests will be engaged

Eleanor Boroch, Bernice Kuna, Barb Regland, Lorenzo Minnella,

upon their return to India, the solicitation letters also request that

Viola Bashnick, Patricia Shuey, Joyce McMullen, Donna Magill,

the funds donated be sent directly to a particular priest.

Dan Gerber, Kay Hunter, Chase Aderhold, Joann Nau, Irene

The Diocese of Scranton strictly forbids and does not authorize

Gohrig, John Cimabue, Don McBride, Jim Bertin, Samantha

any priest to make a personal request for funds. Additionally, the

Howell, Lilliana Frame, Tony Cerquozzi, Rose Kaleda, Sylvia

Bishop of the Diocese of Nellore asks that any donation be used to

Garcia, James Lusk, Mary Paulus, A.J.Asiello, Jennie Marino,

support the general ministry of the Diocese of Nellore and not an

Sandy Hughes, Al Pompeo, Tim Repella, Michael Gilson, Auburn

individual priest.

Segraves, Bob Hamaker, Vince Grazulis, Crystal Lacey, Lorie

The Diocese of Scranton is grateful for the pastoral ministry of

Noviello, Cobe Johnson, Charles Jean, Matt Tedesco, Joe Bacon,

priests from the Diocese of Nellore, India who had previously

Betty Carnevale, Theresa Sniffen, Ed Nolan, Gerry McQuillen,

served and those who currently serve in our Diocesan parishes.

V.Kay Hunter, William Cummings, Jr., Kathy McBride, Patti West,

Although appreciative of their ministry in the Diocese of Scranton,

Lucile Morrison, Louis Hart, Harriet Matlack, Mike Jones, Richard

care must also be taken to ensure that the generosity of members

Hafer, Billy Greenawalt, Dolly Rolley, Hank Colling, Richard &

of the faithful is protected.

Diane Blee, Michael Gardner, Jim Gresko, Kevin Plocinski.,

Margaret Fitzsimmons, Merrill Moe Johnston, Margie Schweikle,

Beth Ann Smith, Veronica Kruppenbaucher, Mary Mileto, Hannah

FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR this Friday, August 5

Freeze, John Zay, Bob Crist, Mary Margaret Steinbacher, Bertha

from 5-6pm in Annunciation Church (due to Yard

Poliska, Marcella Cavanaugh, Josephine Ruch, Leo Taddeo,

Sale set-up).

Dorothy Pasukinis, Jim McNamee, Mary Hulse, Rose Naso, Janet

Bullock, Jeff Pauling, Ty Foulkrod, Ron Groover, Chris Cupp,

Romaine James, June Wolfe, Laura Jordan. Please call the

A Budget Helps Us To Live Below Our Yearnings!

parish office to add or remove names from the list.

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Masses For The Week

MONDAY, August 1, St Alphonsus Liguori, bishop

CANOE/KAYAK TRIP The parish annual Gerald P. Woltz (Richard & Fil Dean)

8:00 am

Florence & Joseph McFadden (Daughter, Joan

12:10 pm

canoe/kayak trip down the Susquehanna is

Stabley & Family)

schedule for Sunday, August 14 at 12:30pm. TUESDAY, August 2, St. Eusebius of Vercelli & St Peter Julian Eymard

W e will begin at the Greevy boat launch and Mary Martha Bren (Margie Schweikle & Family)

8:00 am

James McNamee (St Joseph High School Class

12:10 pm

end at the Muncy boat launch, then drive

of 1953)

back to Greevy picnic grounds for a picnic. WEDNESDAY, August 3

No pre-registration required. Logan Richmond (Larry Stetts)

8:00 am

Mildred Gamble (Cavanaugh Family)

12:10 pm

Come join in the fun!

THURSDAY, August 4, St John Mary Vianney

Msgr. John J. O Brien (Grace Sheehan)

8:00 am

Orville Long (Wife, Vie)

12:10 pm

FRIDAY, August 5, The Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major of

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES Envelopes are in your July sets.

Rome)

CRS supports six Catholic agencies benefiting millions of vulner-

Bulletin Advertisers (Diocesan Publications)

8:00 am

able, displaced and impoverished families and individuals around

Luella Baumgartner (Son, Bruce)

12:10 pm

the world. From direct humanitarian service to helping victims of

SATURDAY, August 6, The Transfiguration of the Lord

human trafficking and working to reunify families, these funds

8:30 am Intentions of Priests

make a real difference in lives across the globe. Thank you for

Margaret Cardone (Family)

4:00 pm

your support of the good works of CRS.

Mary Ann Schramm (Joe & Sis Badman)

5:30 pm

SUNDAY, August 7, Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Natural Family Planning: A study by the University of

Frank A. Cosentino (Steve & Carol Saar)

8:00 am

Heidelberg observed 900 women of proven fertility using Natural

Frank Tilmont (Wife, Pat)

9:15 am

Family Planning over a 20 year period. The results, published in

Sally Ekblom (Friends)

10:30 am

2007, showed an effectiveness rating of 99.6%. These results

5:00 pm Living & Deceased Parish Members

echoed previous studies done by the British Medical Journal, the

World Health Organization, and the U.S. Department of Health,

Education, and Welfare. To find an NFP class/instructor near you,

or learn more, call 570-***-****, ext. 1133 or go to the NFP page BANNS OF MARRIAGE: Please pray for those soon to exchange

at www.dioceseofscranton.org. vows in the Sacrament of Matrimony here in our parish:

Beth Mahonski, St. Joseph the Worker Parish and Shaun

PARISH DIRECTORY is available at the Lally, Holy Trinity Parish, Dallas, TX

Parish Office for those who had their pictures Tiara Youmans, St. Joseph the Worker Parish and Khristian

taken. Your can pick one up during office Ward

hours.

Anthony Blazer, St. Joseph the Worker Parish and Rebecca

Lachat

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL THANK YOU to all of the volun-

teers at this past week s Vacation Bible School. We had a wonder-

ful week with over 50 children in attendance. You are true heroes ALTAR SERVERS

for your support! Family PICNIC & CROSSCUTTERS GAME

Bowman Field

SANCTUARY CANDLE is burning for the month of Au-

gust at Annunciation in memory of: Wednesday, August 18th

Joseph Howlett by his wife Irene & Family

Picnic at 5:30pm at pavilion closest to the stadium.

Harry Brownlee by his wife Ellen & Family

Game starts at 7:05pm

RSVP to the parish office 323-9456 or email

*********@*********.***

A PRAYER FOR SEMINARIANS

Jesus, we pray for all seminarians

throughout the world.

AMAZING GRACE TOUR, NEXT Saturday, August 6 from

Give them humility, meekness, prudence,

10am 2pm. Please join us in visiting some of our beautiful

and a burning zeal to serve the houses of worship. The 2011 tour includes: St. Boniface, New

people of God. Covenant United Church of Christ, St. Mark Lutheran Church, the

Fill their hearts with the grace of Salvation Army and Holy Cross Orthodox Church. Cost: $10 and

the Holy Spirit to love the Church proceeds go to the Salvation Army and United Churches

and have the mind of the Church. Shepherd of the Streets Ministry. Tickets can be purchased the

day of the tour at one of the church sites or by calling Gwen at

Bless them with generosity and

322-1110.

detachment from worldly goods.

Help them to know and love you. Amen.

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

REIGHARD S INC.

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