August 11, 2019 nineteenth Sunday in ordinary time

Parish Office Hours:

Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

St. Leo’S/HoLy RoSaRy PaRISH 33 Manhattan St. Ashley, PA 18706

Phone: (570) 825-6669

Web Site: www.stleos-holyrosary.org

Pastor: Reverend Vincent Dang

Administrative Asst: Marianne Baseski

Secretary: Marina Kachinko Director of Music: Robert Passetti

Director of Religious Education: Michele Casey

E-Mail: saintlhrc@gmail.com

Baptisms: Call the Rectory

Weddings: Call the Rectory

VIETNAMESE MASS: There

will be a Vietnamese Mass on

Sunday, August 18 at 2 p.m. All

are

CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST WEEKEND — Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. WEEKDAYS — 8:00 a.m. all weekdays except Wednesday HOLY DAYS — (Vigil) 5:15 p.m., (Day) 8:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION All weekdays except Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. Saturday — 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. or by appointment

NEW PARISHIONERS: We, St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Parish welcome new parishioners to register with our parish by calling the Rectory at (570) 825-6669 or stopping by during office hours. We are handicap accessible in the rear side of the church. We also invite you to visit our web page at http://stleos-holyrosary.org. Thank you.

READINGS: (Sun., Aug. 18) Jer 38: 4-6, 8-10 Ps 40: 2-4, 18 Heb 12: 1-4 Lk 12: 49-53

The Lord came to the aid of Jeremiah whose preaching brought upon him rejection and ill treatment. For those who

take the gospel seriously, misunderstanding and division must likewise be expected. Like Christ, we must never

grow despondent or abandon the struggle to proclaim and live the truth.

St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Mission Statement

We, the members of the Body of Christ of the Parish of St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary, in fullness of love of God and

Neighbor, wish to affirm our unity in faith, expressed most completely in the celebration of the Eucharist. We con-

tinue the work of our founder Jesus Christ in serving all in healing, charity, religious education, promotion of voca-

tions, community involvement and welcoming all to the fullness of faith through the Sacraments.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH ANNUAL PARISH FAMILY PICNIC: Sat.; Aug. 10 & Sun.;

Aug. 11 at 126 Nesbitt St., Larksville. Live entertainment nightly.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING: Tuesday, August 13 at 7 p.m. in the Church hall. All members are

urged to attend. Thank you.

CYRENIANS’ MEETINGS: Resume Sun., August 18 at 6:00 pm in the Church hall. Pat and Jackie Lehman will

hostess the meeting. New members are welcome. Thank you.

ST. LEO’S/HOLY ROSARY SUMMERFEST CANCELLATION: Due to an inadequate number of

vendors signed up to participate, the All-Societies Committee has voted to cancel Summerfest 2019. We will

reassess participation again in 2020 to decide if it would be a worthwhile fundraiser. Thank you.

THE TRIDUUM (Three days of prayers): Aug. 30 & 31 and Sept. 1 at the Oblates of St. Joseph Chapel, Route

315, Laflin with a Mass at 7:00 p.m. followed by special prayers to St. Joseph for workers. Confessions and

the Holy Rosary will precede the Mass. The Feast of St. Joseph the Worker will be celebrated Labor Day,

Mon., Sept. 2 at the Oblates of St. Joseph with a Solemn Mass at 11:00 a.m. Serving as celebrant and homilist

will be Bishop John M. Dougherty, D.D. auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Scranton.

CHURCH PROJECTS 2019: The Project Committee Members include: Tom Hooper, Don Kane, Paul Golias,

John Gabla, Michael Yasenchak, Ray Clarke and Todd Argenziano. If anyone is interested in joining the committee

please see a committee member or speak to Father Dang.

Dear Parishioners & Friends of St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church:

The first major project accomplished in our parish this year has been the replacement of the Church

furnace which failed just as the 2019 heating season was ending. This gives the parish the comfort of a new furnace

and a new air conditioning system, the latter having been installed two years ago.

The second major project is the Church steeple being re-shingled, top to bottom. Work continues and the con-

tractor will repair or replace metal and wood issues. The top of the church, including the decorative

towers, will get two coats of paint. Lightning rods and wires will be inspected. Please exercise caution in work

areas.

The Projects Committee has been working with Father Dang to carry out these projects. We thank all

donors who have contributed toward the projects. Please continue to support our parish projects to make these re-

placements and renovations possible. All work, completed and planned, is being made possible by donations from

church organizations, parishioners, friends of St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church and through the support of the

Summer Festival. Again, thank you! Let us join hands together to do God’s work. May God’s love and blessings be

with you always.

Father Vinnie, Finance Council and Projects Subcommittee

DIOCESAN ASSESSMENTS: Our parish is required to pay the following yearly assessments to our Diocese.

Assessments are based on the previous year’s adjusted income.

Diocesan Annual Assessment: $94,077 or $7,839.75/month.

(Includes insurance and various expenses)

Catholic Schools Assessment: $52,594 or $4,3828.33/month plus an additional

$2,000.00 per month to pay down the outstanding debt.

Thank you for your continued support of your parish and Catholic Education. God Bless You Always!

ALTAR & ROSARY/ST. ANN’S SOCIETY BAKE SALE: Before and after all Masses in the Church Hall the

weekend of August 17 & 18. We encourage all members, all the wonderful bakers in our parish and friends to do-

nate their favorite baked goods for our society’s fundraiser. We will accept your donations starting at

3 p.m. Sat., Aug. 17 or at your convenience. We appreciate all our help and your delicious desserts. Thank you.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Please pray for Jared and Debbie Bellas, Lois O’Hara, Flavia Pollick, Florence Ryder, Lorraine Shinko, Mary Golias, Lila Aukstakalnis, Tom Smith, Marion Ferguson, Joyce Seiger, Jerry Cavanaugh, Geri Truschel, William Vancosky, Frank Kempf, Louise & Ron Brandt, Robert Lusk, Jean Wiernusz, Karen Hannis, Richard Curry, Dianne Curry, Ann Fedak, Appi Pepperling, Carla Schlegel, Jackson Chapasko, Margaret Sipple, Robert Bozek, Christopher Fee, Bonnie Turchin, Maryann Lavan, Jesse Mendoza, Billy Shemanski, Carl Bozinko, Ruth Kackauskas, Maureen Latzman, George Warman, David Bukoski Jr., Mary Tomasko, Jonathan Elick, Janet Tyson, Sara White, Robert Norkus, Dan R., Cynthia Sickler, Jim Altavilla, Elaine Warman, Tia Toney, John Pac, Norbert Wisniewski, Frank Sorokach, Terry Murphy, Steve Rontinonis, Elaine Thornton, Faye Klinges, Dennis Pisano, Toni Riscavage, Maggie Falchek, Irene Kopiczak, Frank Balas, Mary Ann Yedloski, Michael Ralston, Ralph Evans, Lauran McDonald, John Mazza, Llayl Swank, Thomas Gorman, Quinn Gorman, Leah Cronauer, Kenneth Yermal Sr., Marie Keegan, James Scallion, Helen Toney, Flossie Jablowski, Chloe Brown, Margaret Prestas, Rosie Reynolds, Jim Sedorovich, Thomas Ehret, Rose Mary Strish, Jason Heim and all the faithful departed. We will be listing in the bulletin names of people who are ill or need our prayers. If you have someone you would like us to pray for, please call the rectory at (570) 825-6669.

PERPETUAL NOVENA IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL: Every Monday

after 8 a.m. Mass the Novena will be prayed. Please come to honor our Blessed Virgin Mary.

DEVOTIONS IN HONOR OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS: Every First Friday of the Month we will

have devotions in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus following 8 a.m. Mass.

COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion from St. Leo’s/

Holy Rosary take Holy Communion to the sick/homebound. Calls are made the First Friday and Third Sunday of

every month. Please advise family members or friends who cannot attend Mass that they can have an

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion bring the Lord Jesus to them. Anyone wishing to receive Commun-

ion may call the Rectory (570) 825-6669 or Toni Riscavage (570) 868-8215 or Debbie Milford (570) 829-5356.

HOSPITAL/HOME VISITS: If you or a love one are hospitalized or homebound and wish a visit from

Father Dang, please call the rectory (570) 825-6669. Due to HIPPA regulations, hospitals will not

provide us the names of our parishioners. Father Dang wants to make sure that his parishioners are

visited and blessed when they are ill. He will be happy to hear confessions when requested. Thank you.

THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY INTO HEAVEN (THURS., AUG. 15): Is a Holy Day of Obligation.

Masses will be Wed., Aug., 14 at 5:15 p.m. and Thurs., Aug. 15 at 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. We honor Mary our

Mother, whom we believe intercedes for us in heaven and enjoys the fullness of God’s life promised to all of us.

THANK YOU: For your generosity to the 2nd collection last weekend for Care & Education of Priests. May

God Bless you always.

ATTN: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION, LECTORS & YOUTH ALTAR SERVERS: The Parish schedule for Aug. 8 - Sept. 1 can be picked up in the Sacristy. As always

please find a replacement if you can’t serve when scheduled. Special requests and if you can no longer serve

should be sent to Toni Riscavage at alrisc@hotmail.com or (570) 868-8215. Thank you for serving our parish.

2020 MASSES: Available for purchase during office hours. Due to the size of our parish and to be fair there is a

limit of three (3) week-end masses and four (4) week-day masses per family. All masses must be

requested in person or over the phone, there are no pre-reserved dates. Thank you for your understanding and

cooperation.

CANTOR SCHEDULE: Sat., Aug. 17 at 4:30 p.m. Sue; Sun., Aug. 18 at 8:30 a.m. Justin and at 11:00 a.m.

Marie. Thank you for your faithful service to our parish.

UP & OVER MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT: Sept. 27-29 at Camp Orchard Hill, Dallas. A team-

building/problem solving retreat for middle school students in grades 6, 7or 8. Built into the weekend are

opportunities to deepen your faith and a number of fun activities and events including weekend mass, a

movie, free time & an outdoor obstacle course! Students arrive at 7:00pm on Fri., Sept. 27 and depart at

noon on Sun., Sept. 30. Cost for the weekend is $140. Register online at Dioceseofscranton.org. For more

info visit dioceseofscranton.org or call 570 207-2213 ext. 1155.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Monday 08/12 8:00 AM Rev. Thomas J. O’Malley Altar & Rosary/St. Ann’s Society

Tuesday 08/13 8:00 AM George & Margaret Mihalchik Mihalchik Family

Wednesday 08/14 5:15 PM Deceased Baseski & Madrak

Families Lance & Marianne Baseski

Thursday 08/15 8:00 AM For Our Parishioners

08/15 5:30 PM Nicholas. J. Gushka Cheryl Kachinko & Family

Friday 08/16 8:00 AM Valeria Zabofski Family

Saturday 08/17 1:00 PM Wedding Service of John Morrisey & Mary Jo Bozinko

4:30 PM Joan Witinski Family

Sunday 08/18 8:30 AM John Lukas Charlie & Kathleen Drazba & Elaine Gessner

11:00 AM For Our Parishioners

2:00 PM Vietnamese Mass

THE SANCTUARY CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN MEMORY OF NICHOLAS J. GUSHKA BY FAMILY AND FOR A

SPECIAL INTENTION BY LANCE & MARIANNE BASESKI.

A BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL BELLAS BY MOM, DAD, CASEY &

JARED AND IN MEMORY OF CHARLOTTE EDDY BY MICHELE KOTCHICK.

A SACRED HEART CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN LOVING MEMORY OF BILL GALARDI BY WIFE NANCY &

SONS AND IN MEMORY OF CATHERINE & EDMUND KRZYWICKI BY MARY LOU LOUGHNANE & FAMILY.

CANDLES

There are Sanctuary, Blessed Mother and Sacred Heart Candles available for 2019. If you would like to dedicate a candle for

someone, please call the rectory at (570) 825-6669. Thank you.

CONGRATULATIONS: To Jim Scheers and Dr. Joyce Victor who were married on Sat., August 10th in

St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church. May God Bless them with happiness and love.

MARRIAGE BANNS: Are announced for the second and third time for John Morrisey & Mary Jo Bozinko. A

wedding service will be held on Sat., Aug. 17 at 1:30 p.m. in St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church. Please pray for them.

THANK YOU: With gratitude for your Weekly Sacrifice! We are grateful to all those who financially

sacrifice to support our parish and its ministries! May God Bless you for your faithfulness, generosity and love!

GREETERS: Sat., Aug. 10 at 4:30 p.m. Dorothy Hess and Sun., Aug. 11 at 8:30 a.m. Open and at 11:00 a.m.

Sandy Pasternak. Sat., Aug. 17 at 4:30 p.m. Ann Drazba and Sun., Aug. 18 at 8:30 a.m. Mary Kay Gavlick &

Alyssa Gayewski and at 11:00 a.m. Lisa & Todd Argenziano. Thank you for your faithful service to our parish. ANNOUNCEMENT IN BULLETIN: Attention societies and organizations, if you would like to place an

announcement in the bulletin, the deadline is Tuesday. Thank you.

ANNUAL FESTIVAL FOR THE INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED: Sun., Aug. 18 sponsored by the local

Alhamar Caravan (No. 4) of Alhambra, an international Catholic group of men and women dedicated to serving

persons with special needs; 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Plains American Veterans Pavilion, Plains. No charge.

To make a reservation or to volunteer please contact Ray Kownacki, Grand advocate at (570) 823-2894.

ASHLEY FOOD PANTRY

Next open: Thursday, Sept. 12th

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Items in special need for Week of Aug. 11th:

Saltine Crackers, Strawberry Jelly & Kid’s Cereal

Thank you: To all who have donated.

May God Bless you for your kindness and generosity!

COMMITMENT OF TREASURE

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not Reluc-

tantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver - II

Weekly Collection 08/04/19 $5,245.85

Care & Education of Priests $565.53