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13 / 14 OCTOBER Saint Joseph Parish Saint Francis deSales Parish |
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Tuesday, 23 October 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Francis deSales' |
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THE SANCTUARY LAMP at St. Joseph Church is offered, during
the week of 21 - 27 October, in loving memory of Nathan and Lillian
Kevy (73rd anniversary of marriage) and Robert Kevy (anniversary
of birth and 16th anniversary of death), at the request of their
daughters / sisters, Phyllis and Roni (+). THE LOURDES GROTTO CANDLE is offered, during the week of 21 - 27 October, in loving memory of Francis Stephen Tranquillo, at the request of his family. MASS AT NURSING HOME THIS WEEK At 2:30 p.m. on Friday, 26 October, there will be the monthly Mass at the Schuylkill Center. As always, parishioners and others "from outside" are welcome to attend. |
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Gina M. Chiplonia Dominic J. Maccarone Sr. Bruce A. Marianelli Robert A. Potts Jr. Mary J. Chiodo Patricia H. Leskin Salvatore L. Modesto Sr. Charles A. Nowak Susan Branca Thye Lynn Mengel Weiner Julian D. Chiplonia Janice M. Sedicino William J. Sorgino Jr. John F. Strokelitus |
Christine Horan Alcaraz Dennis M. Blum William E. Lecher Maria Mercuri Mercuri None, as far as we know. Mary Frances Roda Melissa Rutecky Rozetar Lisa Faline Weidner Joshua B. Generella Donna Galetz Ricigliano |
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Sunday, 14 October $1,037.04 Grazie, cari volontari! Grazie, cari clienti! I ringraziamenti sono al dio! By the way, Terri LaScala was the winner of the 50 - 50 drawing at the Spaghetti Supper. She won $28.00! |
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DANCE & SWING FOR A CURE FOR DIABETES! Time: 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Place: The Stadium Bar Featuring: SHAKE RATTLE & SOUL Price: $10.00 in advance $12.00 at the door Call: (570) 544-5657 Food and drinks will be available for purchase. |
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To: NYC (for a free day) |
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AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Q - Years ago I learned that God had no beginning
and will have no end. Why, then, do we pray in the Glory Be "as
it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be"? Brian J. Mulhern, Augusta GA A - Look at it this way. What is the antecedent
of the word "it"? It can't be God. Referring to God
as "it" would be irreverent. Father Ray Ryland I have re-printed this Q&A from the Sept / Oct edition of THE CATHOLIC ANSWER, a magazine put out by Our Sunday Visitor. When I read Fr. Ryland's answer, I thought to myself: "Holy mackerel! I never knew that! I never knew that the "it" in the Glory Be refers to "glory". I thought that it (the "it") referred to God! Now that I know, it makes so much more sense! Wow, it's never too late to learn! Thank you, Father Ryland! I owe you one!" |
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PEOPLE WATCHING AT MDT Last Sunday evening (14 Oct),
enroute to Atlanta, I was sitting in the Harrisburg Airport waiting
for my flight to Charlotte. The plane was delayed coming in.
There was time for me to watch the people and - since people
watching is almost always a reciprocal activity - time for the
people to watch me, if they were so inclined! DO ME! The young woman was the restless
sort. She walked up and down repeatedly, never sitting down. |
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young woman to wear that message
on her tee shirt in an airport (or any public place)? Is she
suicidal? I prayed for her. Later that night, when I arrived in Atlanta, I was met by a friend of mine who had arranged to meet me there. We got into the car to drive to our destination (Dawsonville GA). On the way, I told him about the young lady in the Harrisburg airport. I asked him whether there was some connotation or subtlety that I was missing. I asked him if the words on the tee shirt meant what I thought they meant. He assured me that the words do mean what I think they mean, but that they are deliberately ambiguous, so as to leave just a little bit of room for hedging, just in case the wearer were confronted about the message. So, there we are! I guess they do mean what I thought they meant! So, what's my point? Well, actually, I have several points: %20Jan%202007/abu076.gif){kind=small} Please say a prayer for this young
woman. She is badly in need of help. I said the "Memorare"
for her. I recommend you do the same. Sin makes people stupid. It also
makes them crazy. This is not to say that stupid people are sinful.
Nor is it to say that crazy people are sinful. But it is to say
that there is such a thing as "stupid sinful" and "crazy
sinful" and that these too states don't start with "stupid"
or "crazy". They start with "sinful" and
work their way into "stupid sinful" and "crazy
sinful". We see more and more instances of
"stupid sinful" and "crazy sinful" all around
us. Let us pray for these poor brothers and sisters of ours,
including persons we see who have multiple tattoos and piercings.
In his contempt for human beings,
created in the image and likeness of God, Satan desires to convert
as many of us as possible into dunces and fools for his infernal
mockery.We pray that he will fail and that
God will be victorious. |
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(a happier one) I was sitting in the cafeteria at Southern
State College, Dawsonville GA, one day this past week. I was
sitting at a table with the cameramen and production crew of
the ROAD TO CANA series. We were on lunch break. Students were
chowing down at the other tables. On the back of the shirt, there was an image of the pierced hands of Jesus. I thought that was a neat juxtaposition! I must admit, I had never quite thought of it that way! |
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St. Ambrose Church, Schuylkill Haven will hold its 29th Annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 3rd from 9 A. M. to 3 P. M. in the Parish Center. This year's bazaar features beautiful handmade crafts, lovely ornaments, fabulous group chance stand, scrumptious homemade baked goods, delicious ethnic food and homemade soups, and pictures with Santa! There will be chances on a handcrafted, fully furnished Victorian Doll House with working lights and a handcrafted three-shelf open bookcase made of maple & cherry wood. Let us help you get in the holiday spirit! (Green and gold are the colors of Nativity, not the colors of the spaghetti.) Date: Sunday, 21 October Date: Sunday, 28 October |
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A youth group activity
Open to 6th grade on up, friends included! |
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CHICKEN BREAST DINNER Date: Sunday, 28 October Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsor: St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Minersville Place: Good Shepherd Regional School Cafeteria 301 Heffner Street, Minersville Price: $8.00 for adults; $4.00 for children Dinner includes: Salad bar, chicken breast, homemade stuffing, vegetable, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, roll and butter, beverage and dessert. |
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Catholic Charities (Diocese of Allentown) and Seton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are hosting a "Caring for the Caregiver" workshop on Wednesday, 7 November, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. The schedule of events includes Mass at 9:00 a.m., followed by a presentation on "Self Care for Caregivers" and brunch. There is no charge for this event, but registration is required. Call Catholic Charities (628-0466) by 2 Nov. This event is made possible by the Strengthening Our Future in Faith Campaign of the Diocese of Allentown. |
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Words to remember The problem with the rat race is that, even if you win, you're still a rat. |
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SIGNS OF
AGING You know you're getting older if: 1. You and your teeth don't sleep together anymore. 2. You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren't wearing any. 3. At the breakfast table, you hear "snap, crackle and pop" and you're not eating cereal. 4. Your back goes out, but you stay home. 5. When you wake up, you look like your driver's license photo. 6. It takes two tries for you to get up from the couch. 7. Your idea of "a night out" is sitting on the patio. 8. The happiest hour of the day is naptime. 9. You're on vacation and your energy runs out before your money does. 10. You say something to your children that your mother said to you - and you had always hated it! |
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Date: Sunday, 28 October |
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Date: Saturday, 3 November |
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SAINT FRANCIS deSALES CHURCH
Saturday, 20 OctoberVigil of Sunday 6:00 p.m. - BRUCE E. MEASEL (anniversary of birth) by his mother, Mary Sunday,
21 October29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:15 a.m. - BASTINA FOLINO NICASTRO (anniversary of birth) by her grandson and family 12:15 p.m. - ESTELLE PURCELL (1st anniversary) by her son, Brian Monday,
22 OctoberWeekday 10:00 a.m. - CHILDREN OF THE WORLD by Shirley Losch Recla Wednesday,
24 OctoberSt. Anthony Mary Claret, bishop (OptMem) 10:00 a.m. - CATHERINE PHILLIPS McGOVERN by bequest Saturday,
20 OctoberVigil of Sunday 6:00 p.m. - DOMINICK J. D'ALESSASNDRO Jr. by his parents Sunday, 21 Octobe 30th
Sunday in Ordinary Time9:15 a.m. - FRANCIS NASH MOONEY by his daughter, Nora, and family 12:15 p.m. - WILLIAM E. BRENNAN by his sister, Anne, and his brother, Vincent |