january 28, 2018
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Pastor: Rev. Gregory Loughney
Permanent Deacons: Alan Baranski and Jose Mendoza In Residence: Msgr. John Bergamo Retired Deacon: Ron Verkon
Parish Pastoral Council: Joe Matarazzo, Gladys Guardia, Barb Page, Cindy DeLuca, Eileen Ziobro, Ginger Walsh, Benito Juarez, Jen Beers, Wayne Beers, Danielle Rake, Nancy Santi.
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:00pm
Sunday 8:00am 10:30am
12:15pm - Spanish
Reconciliation
Monday 6:00-6:45pm - Parish Center First Saturday 12:00-1:00pm
Other times by appointment.
Sacrament of Baptism
Parents/legal guardians are to contact the office early to arrange sacramental instruction. Upon completion of the prepara-tion program and the requisite paperwork, a date for the celebration of the sacrament will be scheduled.
Sacrament of Marriage
Prospective Brides & Grooms: If you are thinking about marriage in the next 9-12 months, it is time to make an appointment with the Priest. If you have already met with the Priest & need to register for Engaged Encounter or a Diocesan Pre-Cana, go to www.dioceseofscranton.org click on How Do I?, then Registration for Pre-Cana, Please choose a session scheduled 6 or more months before your wedding date & register early as sessions fill fast.
Anointing of the Sick
As an aid to comfort and strengthen the sick, the sacrament is administered to those advanced in years, those preparing for surgery and those in danger of death. Contact the parish office to make arrangements.
Sacrament of Holy Orders
Any Catholic male who feels that God may be calling him to serve His people as a deacon or priest, should talk to the pastor.
MOST HOLY TRINITY PARISH Parish Office: 236 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326
Worship Site: Msgr. McHugh, 212 Route 390, Cresco
Parish Office Fax Website
(570) 595-3100 (570) 595-3200 www.mht-poconos.org
MISSION STATEMENT
We, the Catholic community of Most Holy Trinity Parish, rich in diversity, strive to achieve the unity that is the essence of God and the heart of the Church. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to be faithful stewards of the apostolic tradition, to stir into flame the gifts of God the Father, and to evangelize through our action as witnesses to our Lord, Jesus Christ.
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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 28, 2018
INTRODUCTION TO THE WORD
Email Addresses
Fr. Gregg: [email protected]
Main Office: [email protected]
Bulletin: [email protected]
1/29 PC Michael Shimko Grandchildren
1/30 Villa Agnes Seiler Daughter Darlene
1/31 PC
PC
2/1 Villa Sebastian Perez Mom & Dad
2/2 PC Irma Woolbert Donald & Lee Smith
2/3 4pm MMS
2/4 8am MMS
10:30am MMS Sr. Pat Stack Ken & Arlene
Calemmo
12:15pm MMS For the People Pastor
MHT PARISH MASS INTENTIONS
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
Weekday Liturgical Schedule
Monday 7:00pm Parish Chapel Tuesday 8:15am Villa of Our Lady
Wednesday 8:15am Parish Chapel 7:00pm Parish Chapel (español) Thursday 8:15am Villa of Our Lady
Friday 7:00am Parish Chapel
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday 4:00-6:45pm Parish Chapel
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
I will raise up a prophet and I will put my words into his mouth
Psalm 95
“If today you hear his voice. harden not your hearts.”
1 Corinthians 7:32-35
A virgin is anxious about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy.
Mark 1:21-28
He taught them as one having authority.
In the first reading we hear God promise Moses that God will raise up a prophet like him “and will put my words into his mouth.” Mark then presents Jesus as being the prophet. He astonishes the people of Capernaum by teaching at the synagogue with authority, then encountering a man with an unclean spirit and immediately driving the unclean spirit out by his command.
Sanctuary Lamp Remembrance
Parish Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
9:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday and Friday
9:00am - 12 noon
Please note that the office is closed for holy days of obligation and federal holidays.
Please Note
If you have an announcement for the bulletin, it must be submitted by email (and email only) to: [email protected]. No other email address works for bulletin submittals.
Announcements will be published based on space.
Weekend of Jan. 13/14 2018
Sunday Collection
Sunday Collection $ 6,212.00
Building Fund $ 2,560.00
Total $ 8,772.00
In memory of Sr. Pat
From all your students
PARISH NEWS
New Online Giving
Most Holy Trinity Parish has a new online giving option. OSV Online Giving makes it easy for us to fulfill our gifts to the parish even when we are unable to attend Mass. We do not need to bring cash or checks to church anymore. It is simple to do, and there are 2 simple ways to do it.
The first way is by visiting the parish website (www.mht-poconos.com). Click on the “online giving” button that is found on the home page.
The second way for accessing online giving is from our phones. Simply download the app for free from the Apple or Google stores. The name of the app is “Online Giving by Our Sunday Visitor.” From there it’s the same login process as the website.
Feel free to reach the parish office anytime for support and with any questions, or if you need to use a computer in the office to register. Thank you and God bless.
Charitable Donation
Tax Letters
As the calendar year 2017 comes to a close, once again this year the parish office will mail all active parishioners a contribution letter for tax purposes.
Please let us know if your address change. Call the office at 570-595-3100.
Mass Schedule
February 14, 2018
7:00 am Villa of Our Lady Retreat Center
12:30pm Msgr. McHugh worship space
For the safety of our students, please arrive
early to sign in.
7:00 pm Villa of Our Lady Retreat Center
Liturgy with Distribution of Ashes
STATION OF THE CROSS VILLA OF OUR LADY
RETREAT HOUSE
Every Friday during Lent At 3:00pm
Led by Deacon Earl Roberts
This will year's MHT Chili Cook-Off
and Nite at The Races be held March
3rd. There will be a live band, food,
refreshments, raffle baskets, and fun
activities. Tickets and 50/50 chances are
being sold after each mass. The Knights
are also selling horses for the Races to be
held at the Chili Cook-Off. Please stop
by the table and help support this
fundraising event. Thank you!
YOUTH MINISTRY
PARISH EVENTS PARISH CALENDAR
Service hours for Confirmation Candidates
You must call contact person to register for service hours or group project.
Group Service Project:
Help set up for Mass every Saturday 2:30-3:30pm
Contact: Frank 570-580-2460
Villa of our Lady retreat house
Looking for weekend help in the dining room
Contact Sister Josandra 570 839 7217 or [email protected]
Sign-up for Remind
Receive important updates and reminders on your phone or email when you sign-up for Remind. Our parish code is ff2a6b.
Remember to follow us on Facebook at
Most Holy Trinity Youth Ministry.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
January 2018
MHT Respect Life: Feb.2nd at 7:00pm in
the Parish Chapel for their monthly Hour of
Adoration and Prayer All are most welcome.
Prayer Shawl: Feb 13th, at the Parish Cen-
ter 12noon to 2pm
Coffee/ Knights: Feb. 11th, after all the
Masses
Legion of Mary: Wednesday’s at the Parish
center.
Station of Cross: Friday’s during Lent at the
Villa of Our Lady 3:00pm.
We are creating a list of Eucharistic Minister who are able to bring communion to the home bound. Please e-mail [email protected] if
you are interested. If you are bringing communion to someone we need your name and their name and address to keep on file.
Volunteers Needed
As part of the Worship goal of our Parish Pastoral Plan, we offer one decade of the Rosary for the intention of Respect for Human Life. This will begin the weekend of December 2/3 2017 after all Masses. We’re seeking volunteers who would be interested in leading the decade of the Rosary.
Please prayerfully consider participating in the ministry. Sign-up sheets will be available on the table outside of the worship area or by contacting the parish office at 570-595-3100 or [email protected].
Please indicate which Mass you are interested in. A schedule will be issued to all volunteers. Thank you for your consideration.
Join us for a get together and find out what all the talk is about!
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades: next meeting on March 10th following 4pm mass
6th, 7th, and 8th Grades: next meeting on February 10th following 4pm mass
High School: next meeting on February 17th follow-ing 4pm mass
Upcoming Events: January 27th 7pm - Glow Bowling at Mountainhome Bowling. Family & Friends welcome! $4/game
March 3rd: Chili Cook Off
March 3rd 7pm: Overnight at St. Luke's
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
DIOCESEAN NEWS CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS
LADIES GUILD
Msgr. McHugh School will be hosting an open house on Sunday, January 28, 2018 from 2-4 pm.
Please consider joining us
and please spread the word.
The Ladies Guild will not meet during the months of January and February due to weather conditions. See you in the Spring.
Wedding Anniversary Mass
His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph C.
Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton,
and the Office for Parish Life wish to invite
couples celebrating their 25th or 50th
wedding anniversary in 2018 to a diocesan
Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June
10. The event includes a 2:30 PM mass at
St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a reception.
Requests for an invitation, with a mailing
address, should be made through your pastor
before March 12, 2018
Knights of Columbus
Catholic gentlemen working together in Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism
● Free Throw Tournament January 27 – For boys and girls age 9 to 14 in the Msgr. McHugh gym starting at 10 am.
● Parish Social February 11 – After Sunday Mass on the second Sunday of every month.
● Nite at the Races – During the Chili Cook - off on March 3rd. What will you name your horse?
Questions? Call our Grand Knight Steve Barry at 272-201-9104 or Financial Secretary Bill Jones at 570-460-067
NOTICIAS EN ESPAÑOL COMMUNITY OUTREACH
English as a Second Language
ESL classes will resume in the Spring of 2018. Thank you for your wonderful attendance and participation in our program.
Villa of our Lady retreat house
Looking for weekend help in the dining room
Contact Sister Josandra 570 839 7217 or [email protected]
Family Promise
Of Monroe County
Helping homeless families with children
AN AMAZING STATISTIC
About 90% of families entering the Family Promise Shelter Program return to PERMANENT independent housing within 90 days!
Most Holy Trinity Parish is a SUPPORT CHURCH to this amazing process, providing a hot meal and overnight coordination a couple of times a year. If you can cook, or if you sleep, Jesus Christ has a place for you in this rewarding ministry. Say “Yes!”
Questions? Call the Family Promise center at (570)420-
8589 or speak to fellow MHT parishioner Linda Foran who is on the Family Promise Board of Trustees
([email protected] or 570-676-3495)
4to. Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Hoy, nosotros, como cristianos practicantes, también
nos reunimos en el domingo, el día grande de los cris-
tianos, para celebrar la Eucaristía, para encon-
trarnos con el Señor y con nuestra comunidad. Que
siguiendo el ejemplo de Jesús, vengamos a la Eucaris-
tía a participar de forma activa, a sentirnos miembros
de la Iglesia y dispuestos a ocupar nuestro lugar res-
ponsablemente, tanto en la celebración, como en los
diversos ámbitos de la vida parroquial.
¿Pregunta de la Semana?
¿Qué clase de espíritu inmundo” aflige a algunas de
las personas con las cuales me encuentro? ¿Tengo el
riesgo de convertirme en inmundo por mi contacto
con los que están afectados? ¿Puedo superar ese ries-
go?
Capilla del Centro Parroquial
Exposición del Santísimo
Cada Lunes Dios te invita a tener un tiempo es-
piritual con la exposición del Santísimo
Tienes preguntas a Dios? estas deprimido?...tienes
problemas espirituales?…El te espera!
Sacramento de Confesión
Cada Miércoles, desde las 4:30 hasta la 6:45pm
tenemos este Sacramento con el Padre Jaime. Y lue-
go la Misa en español 7:00 pm
Clase de nuestra Fe Católica
Te invitamos después de la misa de los Miércoles a
que participes en las interesante clases con el Padre
Jaime donde el nos enseña nuestra Fe Católica.
Bendición en las Casas
Padre Jaime hace una invitación, que todos los miem-
bros que asisten a la Misa se registren para una ben-
dición especial en el Hogar. Mas información comu-
nicarse con Dorita Sierra.
Familia de Nazaret - Centro Parroquial
El grupo invita a todos los feligreses a participar cada
Sábado 10:00am en reuniones donde se comparte
la Palabra de Dios y se realizan apostolados en
servicios a nuestros hermanos de la comunidad.
Convento de la Villa de nuestra Señora
Si tienes tiempo libre los fines de semana y desea
ayudar en el Convento en la sesión del Comedor,
Please llamar a la sister Josandra 570 839-7217
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