St. Monica Parish NEPA

Alert!
There is an ongoing need for food for the less fortunate in the Wyoming Valley. Cereals, peanut butter, and condiments are always needed. Please consider bringing at least one item each week to Church.

NEW Updates

5/15/12:

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Youth Group Car Wash

5/8/12:

BVM Sodality

May Crowning practice

5/4/12:

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First Friday Adoration

May Crowning

Carnation Sale

Scout awards

Bus Trip

Women's Group

Meeting 5/7/12

Men's Group

Meeting 5/7/12

Parish Council

Meeting 5/7/12

Social Outreach

Mother Teresa's Haven

4/25/12:

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Scouting for food

VBS

Registration form

Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil
4 PM OLOS

Sunday
8:30 AM St. Joseph site
11 AM OLOS

Mon. | Tues
7 AM OLOS

Thursday
7 PM OLOS
7:30 PM Bible Study

Friday
7 AM OLOS

The Parish of Saint Monica was formed November 21, 2010 through the consolidation of St. Joseph's Parish in Wyoming with Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in West Wyoming. The parish is located in NEPA, within the Diocese of Scranton. Together we shall become stronger in our faith and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.

New members are always welcome to join our parish. Call the Parish Office for registration information. Membership is necessary for anyone interested in our Religious Education and Sacraments programs and for anyone wishing to be a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation.

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Welcome to the Parish, Deacon Bill & Sara!

Sara Jenkins, Fr. Leo McKernan and Deacon Bill Jenkins

Bishop Joseph Bambera has assigned William (Bill) Jenkins as Deacon for the Parish of St. Monica to assist Father Leo McKernan in many Pastoral duties. As Deacon, Bill can read the Gospel at Mass, give a homily, and preside over Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals. He can bring Communion to the homebound and Viaticum to the dying. Bill looks forward to being involved with the people of the Parish. On Saturday, Dec. 3rd & Sunday, Dec. 4th he assisted at the Liturgy at both worship sites, where he received a warm welcome from the parishioners. Bill and his wife Sara have a daughter, Elizabeth.

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Thursday, May 17th is the Feast of the Ascension, commemorating the ascension of Christ into Heaven.

Mass Schedule:

Wednesday (Vigil): 7 PM at St. Joe's

Thursday: 9 AM & 7 PM at OLOS

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Nocturnal Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Friday, June 1, 2012 following 7 PM Mass-

all night until Saturday morning Benediction at 7:45 and First Saturday Mass at 8 AM.

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A number of St. Monica’s parishioners will be reciting the Rosary every Monday during May at 7:00 PM at OLOS site.

All are most welcome!

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Religious Freedom & Conscience

vs

U.S Government

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The Youth Group will be holding a car wash on

Saturday, May 19th from 11 AM to 3 PM

in the OLOS parking lot. Cost is $5 per vehicle.

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Scouting for Food

Pictured are: (FR) Dave Corby, Brian Berti

(R2) Matthew Carlson, Mike Sanfilippo

(R3) Mathew Dovidas, Aaron Herrera, Dakota Thomas

(Absent from photo: Nichols Kaminski and Austin Shission)

Recently, members of Boy Scout Troop 366 collected food for the "Scouting for Food Drive" to be donated to the Greater Pittston Food Pantry. Thank you Scouts, for those much needed donations and for all your service to the community!

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Paul Minnelli, the newest Eagle Scout of Troop 366 was presented a certificate of congratulations by Barbara Stahley, Cubmaster and Debra Sanfilippo, Committee Chair of Cub Scout Pack 366.

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1st Row (l-r): Michael Remley, Nicholas Perry, William Fauntleroy.
2nd row - David Remley, Webelos Leader, Joshua Carlson, Luke Stavish, Raymond Driving-Hawk, Robert (RJ) Salvo and Gerald Carlson, Assistant Webelos Leader

These Cub Scouts received the Arrow of Light Award (the highest award in Cub Scouting) and crossed over the bridge into Boy Scout Troop 366 on Sunday Evening, April 22nd at the 40th Annual Blue and Gold Dinner which was held at OLOS Chuch Hall, St. Monica's Parish.

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Living Stations of the Cross

On March 29^th and 30^th a cast of less than thirty enacted a spectacular Church presentation of the Living Stations of the Cross depicting the Life of Christ from the Last Supper through his Passion, Death and Resurrection. The students memorized lines, attended numerous practice sessions, followed all directions given and displayed a reverence that brought tears to many in attendance.

Shown in the photo, left to right are:

Row 1. Morgan Tarnalicki, Kelly Clark, Brittany Thomas, Juliana Bounsante, Isabella Romani, Maria Marianacci

Row 2. Cody Chlubicki, Anthony Maslousky, John Marianacci, Dylan Pegg, Anneliese Romani, Gabrielle Alberigi, Emily Kneeream, Gaetano Bounsante,

Row 3. Matthew Dovidas, Tanner Homa, Michael Cipriani, Jaqueline Stash, Jared Saporito, Joseph Erzar, Blaise Erzar, Barry Pawloski, Scott Hughes

Assisting, Directing, Supervising and responsible for the success of the performance (along with the Cast) are the following:

Director: Elaine Kelley

Assisted by: Michele Belcastro, Barbara Stahley,

Howard Kelley, and Kaithlyn Oravitz

Music Director: Ninarose Lewko

Lighting: Howard Kelley, Gerald O'Donnel, and

Richard Humphrey

Spiritual Director: Fr. Leo McKernan, Pastor of St. Monica's

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Good Counsel Home

Recently Chris Bell, Co-Founder of Good Counsel Home, visited St. Monica Parish and shared his vision and hope for the future with us. Along with Father Benedict Groeschel, CFR, he created a supportive residential care facility as well as community-based services for homeless, expectant mothers and their children. Lumina helps women and men suffering from a past abortion to find help and healing. Exodus supports Good Counsel mothers in their transition into independent living. The homes are staffed 24/7 by trained professionals. They provide life-Skills instruction, health services, vocational and educational services and above all, spiritual care.

For more information, visitGood Counsel Homes

24/7 Helpline: 1-800-723-8331

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The Greater Pittston Food Pantry is going through one of the toughest financial times of the year. Please remember them when you are shopping for your own family. The buy one get one free is a golden opportunity to share with the less fortunate. They need cereal, tuna, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruits, soups, canned vegetables, canned hams and other non-perishable items. The pantry is located at 37 William Street, Pittston and is the program of the Care and Share Ministry of St. John the Evangelist Parish. Call 654-9923 for more information.

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Bus Trip– to the National Center of Padre Pio in Barto, PA. On Friday, June 8^th. For more information and reservations call Theresa Lisiewski at 822-0831. The cost is $30.00.

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Vacation Sweepstakes

Winning tickets are decided by the Evening Big 4 drawing (not including double draw) Mondays through Saturdays for the month of May. If your number comes in straight, you could win a trip to Cancun for two (Fridays), a New York trip for two (Saturdays), or $1000 (weekdays). If your number comes in boxed, you could win $50 to $300 (depending on the number of possible combinations).

Good Luck!

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Life in the Spirit Seminar

The Seminar continues each Thursday evening after 7 PM Mass until May 24th.

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St. Monica’s Parish Men’s Group Retreat

Tired of the daily routine?

Feeling run-down by the pressures of daily life?

Wouldn’t it be great to just get away to

peace and serenity?

St. Monica’s Men’s group will be holding a weekend retreat that will give you that opportunity. The Retreat will be conducted on the weekend of June 1-3, 2012 at Mount Saviour Monastery located between Elmira and Corning, New York. The Monastery of Mount Saviour is a community of monks striving to live a simple, genuine and full monastic life according to the Scriptures and the Rule of St. Benedict.

Peace, serenity and closeness to God are present at the picturesque location of the Monastery. Take time to get closer to God and fellow Brothers in Christ Jesus at this retreat.

Click here learn more about Mount Saviour.

For more information about the weekend or to make reservations contact Fr. McKernan at 693-1991 (email Fr. McKernan)or Joe Lisewski at 693-3366

(email Joe Lisewski).

Group size is limited and reservations will be

on a first-come basis.

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Business & Service Sponsors needed for Parish Bulletin: To help defray the cost of printing the Sunday Church Bulletin, Businesses & Services in the Community can place an ad on the back of the Bulletin.

This is a nice Directory and has a two-fold advantage both for Businesses and the Services, which serve our area. Consider helping your Parish by having you name going to hundreds of homes each week. If interested, please call the Parish Office at 693-1991.

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St. Monica Spiritual Media Center

St. Monica Parish has started a spiritual lending library consisting of books, CDs and DVDs. The Library is located in the rear of OLOS hall. Items may be donated to the Library. Mary Ann Romanoski will review and stamp items for circulation. Care about others-- share the Word!

Also, a pamphlet rack has been added in the hall near the bulletin board. Stop by and pick up something good to read!

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25TH & 50^TH Anniversary Mass:

will be celebrated by his Excellence Joseph Bambera on June 3, 2012 at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton. Couples married 25 or 50 years wishing to have the blessing of their marriage can call the Cathedral office at 207-2238.

To receive an invitation, please call by 3-1-12

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