PENECOST SUNDAYJune1, 2014

It is after the Ascension. The remaining apostles “have kept the Father’s word”; “they have believed that the Father sent Jesus.” They witness to the Father’s glory by enacting their own sort of “triumphal” entry into Jerusalem redolent of Christ’s on Palm Sunday. It was triumphant “when they entered the city” because the Eleven were deeply united in faith and charity, resolved to do the will of the Father. It is not a coincidence the way that their actions mimic those of the Savior: they go to the upper room and there devote themselves to prayer with one accord. As a result of this conviction, persecution is soon to follow, but they will rejoice to the extent that they share in the sufferings of Christ.

and rising, his ascension to the Father, his gift of the Spirit. // In that hour Jesus prays for his disciples, for all those who believe in him, that they may share in his glory. But sharing in his glory means participating in the totality of that “hour”. Disciples of Jesus join in his sufferings and so come to share in his glory (1 Pet 4:13). // Jesus has glorified the Father by finishing his work. Those who belong to him remain in the world, proclaiming the good news that the work of Jesus bestows eternal life. “Eternal life is this: to know you, the only true God, and him whom you have sent, Jesus Christ” (John 17:3). Jesus prays for those to whom he has entrusted the message (cf. Acts 1:12-14), but not for them alone. He prays also for all who will believe in him through their word (John 17:20). // This Sunday presents a commission. We must welcome our share in Jesus’ hour, both the suffering and the glory. We must join in Jesus’ work, that all may be one. He has brought eternal life; he has revealed the Father’s name. Through us he continues to reveal it so that the Father’s love may live in all and he may live in all (John 17:26).

ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST PARISH

MINERSVILLE, PAwww.StMatthewTheEvangelistParish.org

Rectory Office Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 3:30 PMPhone: (570) 544-2211 Fax: (570) 54-2317

SAINT MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST WELCOMES ALL

No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church; no matter what your current family or marital situation; no matter what your past or present religious affiliation; no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, ethnicity, etc.; you are Invited, Welcomed, Accepted, Loved and Respected at Saint Matthew the Evangelist Parish!

SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR: Sr. Meg Cole (610-866-0581x19)VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR: Wendy S. Krisak (1-800-791-9209)

WEEKDAY MASS AT 8:00 AMMON – Living and Deceased ParishionersTUE – Frank Kyle FamilyWED – Elizabeth Rokosz Ebersold by Fran Farley and Joann DaylorTHU – Clista Hudock by Barbara Graf and FamilyFRI – Living and Deceased Members of the Parish Memorial SocietySAT – 4:00 PM – Stella Pytko (Birthday) by Son, George and Daughter, Joanne PanakSUN – 8:30 AM – John Brennan Family by Daughters 10:30 AM – Andrew Pukas by Ann Marie, Carol and Adam********************************************************************************************************************************************

THE WEEKLY CALENDAR: O Lord, hear my voice, for I have called to you;/ of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face;/ hide not your face from me, alleluia.SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER, JUNE 1 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM.THE FAMILY PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS(FPC): Jesus told us to ask the Harvest Master to send laborers into his harvest. May the prayers of our participating families bear fruit. Our thanks to EDWARD AND LESLIE RUTECKI FAMILY (8:30 AM) for hosting the Family Prayer Chalice for Vocations this week. Sign up in Church Vestibule for July and August. FAMILY PERSPECTIVE: Jesus appointed apostles, he also appoints parents to represent Him in the family; “make disciples of your children, baptiz-ing and teaching them all I have taught you. Don’t worry, I am with you always.” PRO-LIFE REFLECTION: The only REAL controversy about abortion and euthanasia is our SILENCE. Silence implies endorsement.The world is a dang-erous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those of us wholook on and do nothing!  We must speak out against abortion and euthanasia. STEWARDSHIP: “I am praying for them…”  John 17: 9. Prayer - the foundation of our Faith and the foundation of Stewardship. Pray in good times and in bad.  Prayer is always the first best option in any situation. Pray for friends and family and for those that may not treat you very well. Pray to give praise, to thank and to ask God for help. Also, pray to see what God wants us to do. LAST WEEK YOU CONTRIBUTED: Sunday: $2,861; CapitalImprovement: $394; Expenses: $6,941.45. Thank you for your generosity!EASTER SEASON CHARITY:ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY– Your donation of all TYPES OF CANNED MEATS will allow the SVDP Society to aid the needy of our area. Volunteer to help our SVDP Society Outreach and God’s Bountiful Table. Call 570-544-2739 for information. EASTER SEASON VOTIVES: (1) SANCTUARY: IMO David Montello by Daughter, Gloria. (2) ALTARS: BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: Special Intention by Stan and Sally Gober; For the Health of George Homa and Special Intention by Wife and Family. (3) BEFORE: REREDOS NICHE: IMO Rev. Joseph F. Reilly by Parents. ST. JOSEPH: Special Intention. Call 570-544-2211 to arrange vigils for Pentecost Sunday, the end of the Easter Season.HERITAGE DAY IN THE VALLEY: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Clover Fire Company Grounds, Heckscherville. Performance of “Finnigan’s Wake”, Irish Music by “The Troubles”, Genealogy, History, Food and Beverages. Volunteer food servers are need. Call Catherine (570-874-1166) for more information.ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ CAPE COD BUS TRIP MEETING: 3:00PM, at our Parish Center. Call Julie (570-544-5231).

TUESDAY, JUNE 3–ST. MATTHEW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM:2014-2015 REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW DUE. EARLY REGISTARTION DEADLINE IS JULY 15. Additional Registration Forms can be found in the Church Vestibule.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 – DEVOTIONS TO ST. PEREGRINE: 8:00 AM Mass. Ask St. Peregrine to help cancer patients and their caregivers.

THURSDAY, JUNE 5 – “SOUNDS OF THE SPIRIT” CONTEMPORARY CHOIR REHEARSAL: Call 570-544-2355 for rehearsal times.

FRIDAY, JUNE 6 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 7:45 AM. EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR: Immediately following today’s 8:00 AM

Mass, there will be Eucharistic Exposition, Adoration, and Benediction. Come and pray for vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life from our Parish and Diocese.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 3:30 PM.

PENETECOST SUNDAY, JUNE 8 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM.

On this Sunday we continue our contem-plation of the great Easter mystery. The portion of Jesus’ farewell discourse which we read presents the hour of Jesus’ glory. In the gospel of John the hour of Jesus’ “lifting-up” is at once the hour of his death and that of his glorifica-tion. That hour holds the whole mystery of the season: Jesus’ dying

2014 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL:. As of today, 39 households out of a possible 589 from our parish have contributed $6,509 towards our goal of $18,950.55. If you did not take the opportunity to make your gift, you may do so at any time over the next few weeks by placing your pledge in the collection basket or visiting the Appeal online at www.2014. org. We need the support of all of our parish families to reach our goal. Remember, no gift is too small. Every dollar helps those in need. IF EVERY HOUSEHOLD CONTRIBUTED WHAT IT COULD WE WOULD MAKE OUR GOAL! Thank you for your support!

MAY CALENDAR WINNERS: May 25 – Walinsky; May 26 – Candy B.; May 27 – Barbara Munster; May 28 – Mary Jane Appleby; May 29 – Shelly Lescavage; May 30 – Keith Rughtler; May 31 – Patrice Schwalm

SUMMER FESTIVAL MEETING:7:00 PM,Parish Center. All volunteers, including those who have signed up, are encouraged to attend.

THE FAMILY PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS (FPC): ROSE LAND (8:30 AM) will host the FPC this week. Call 570-399-5056 or sign-up in the Church Vestibule. We need host families for July and August.SECOND COLLECTION ENVELOPE: (1) INSURANCE: Your contribution will help us pay the premiums to insure all Parish buildings.(2) Please check your Sunday Church Envelope Boxes for the envelopes you might have missed. Kindly catch up! (3) Please write theamount of your donation on your envelope. Do not staple or scotch tape it shut. Thanks!

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MINISTERS AT MASS FOR PENTECOST SUNDAY OFF. PROCESSION LECTORS EUCH. MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERSSAT 4:00 PM Pytko Family Al Boris Theresa Kroznuski Jonathan Kriston

Max WigodaSUN 8:30 AM Brennan Family John Andruchek Mary Regina Mundy Eric Andruchek

Eli Nabholz 10:30 AM Pukas Family Linda Butensky Mary Jo Nabholz Killian Clark

Sister Margaret Carter Melochick

Marian Rhoads*******************************************************************************************************************************************************************COMING EVENTS: Please be sure to mark your calendar!JUNE 11 – GOD’S BOUNTIFUL TABLE: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Fr. Anthony Ricapito Annex.JUNE 12 – MONTHLY ROSARY: 6:15 PM in our Church. Please join us!

JUNE 13, 14 – ST. MICHAEL’S SIXTH ANNNUAL BLOCK PARTY: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM both days. Music:: Friday, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, “One Last Rider”; Saturday, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, “Sapphire”. Homemade food, crafts, and games, All are welcome! Call 570-544-4741 for more information. Please support our sister Parish!JUNE 14, 15 – MISSION CO-OP COLLECTION: More information to follow.JUNE 15 – EASTER DUTY: This is the LAST day to fulfill the Easter Precept. CANON 920- #1. All the faithful after having been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year. #2. This precept must be fulfilled during the Easter Season (First Sunday of Lent to Trinity Sunday) unless it is fulfilled for a just cause at some other time during the year. (Please realize that fulfillment of your Easter Duty would also require the reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation if you are aware of having committed Mortal Sin, e.g. deliberately missing Sunday Mass.) FATHERS’ DAY FLOWERS AND VIGILS: We would like to decorate our Church with Flowers and vigils in memory of/in honor of the husbands, fathers, grandfathers, good men of our Parish. The Offering for Flowers is $10; Vigils $5. Call the Rectory (570-544-2211) to make arrangements. Thanks for your anticipated help!JUNE 16 – 20 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ CAPE COD, MA INCLUDING MARTHA’S VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET BUS TRIP: $650per person (double occupancy) includes: 4 nights lodging, 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners, visit to Mystic Seaport en route to Cape Cod, Fully escorted tours of Hyannis area, including Kennedy Memorial and Main Street, Chatham, ferry ride to Martha’s Vineyard with tour, ferry ride to Nantucket Island with tour, Hyannis Harbor Cruise with view of Kennedy Compound, visit to Foxwoods Casino en route home, souvenir gift, luggage handling, all taxes and meal gratuities, Motorcoach transportation. Call Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413).JUNE 21, 22 – PETER’S PENCE DIOCESAN COLLECTION: This collection provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are suffering. Please be generous to this Diocesan Collection..JULY 14 – 17 – NATIVITY LITTLE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP: Camp is for girls entering 3rd through 8th grade. Cost $35 includes individual instruction, team concepts, competitions. Instruction by Nativity coaching staff, former and current players. Call 570-622-8110.JULY 21 – 24 – VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: More information to follow. Call 570-544-2211. Sr. Mary Jane Dunleavy will be our coordinator.JULY 24, 25, 26 – ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST PARISH ANNUAL TRIDUUM IN HONOR OF GOOD ST. ANNE: DAY 1 and DAY II: Triduum prayers and Veneration of St. Anne’s Relic after 8:00 AM Mass. DAY III: Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of our Lady, Grandparents of our Lord. This day is the conclusion of our Triduum in Honor of St. Anne. We will have a special Healing Mass within which the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated at 9:00 AM. Call the Rectory (570-544-2211) to register for Anointing.AUGUST 17 – ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL: 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM, South Cass Fire Co. Picnic Grounds, Primrose. Come and enjoy All the ethnic foods you love! Call 570-544-2211 for more information. SEPTEMBER 8 – 11– ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ OUTER BANKS, NORTH CAROLINA BUS TRIP:$539 per person (double occupancy)includes: 3 nights lodging, 3 breakfasts, 3 full course dinners, guided tour of Cape Hatteras, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Graveyard of the Alantic, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Elizabethan Gardens, Bodie Island Lighthouse, souvenir gift, luggage handling, all taxes and meal gratuities, Motorcoach transportation. Your payment is your reservation. Call Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413).SEPTEMBER 20 – FIFTH ANNUAL NUN RUN/FUN WALK: 10:00 AM start, Sacred Heart Villa, Reading. Visit www.mscreading.org or call 610-929-2802 to sponsor and to register. Benefits the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ANNOUNCED MASSES: The following Mass Intentions to be said as soon as possible were given to: RETIRED PRIESTS: IMO Anna Drabelis requested by Jessica Campbell, M/M John Pressly, Amanda and Michelle Pressly, Jonathan Campbell and Family; IMO John Nush requested by Ron, Bea, and Laurie Hancock, Margaret Curran, Ene Balcavage; IMO Constance Pukas requested by M/M Michael Semanchick, Mrs. Theresa Vigoda and Family, Charles A. Freeberg, Bill and Cheryl Newton and Family; IMO Anna Senawaitis requested by M/M Joseph Malusky, Mrs. Vincent Pukas, M/M Stanley Gober, Sr., Matt Rusnak; IMO Nellie Padelsky requested by M/M Lawrence Walsh, M/M Michael Kramer, M/M Robert Brehony; IMO Stanley Alisauckas requested by Gerry Kramer, John and Anna Keshko, Mike and Judy Brennan, Cookie Ferhat, M/M Francis Tominisky; IMO Joseph Lapinsky requested by Robert Pincavage and Mary Lou Schappe, M/M Metro Cremo, Barb and Joe Reichert, Barbara Vicic; IMO Jennie Lychock requested by M/M Edward Padinski, Sr., M/M Michael O’Pake; IMO Joseph Subasavage requested by Rita M/ Downy. BISHOP RONALD GAINER: IMO Rev. Joseph J. Shelonis requested by Bob and Vicki Oettle and Son, M/M Eugene Cason and Sons, Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Grigalonis, M/M Daniel Shiffer, M/M Russell Bouchis; IMO Joseph Grigalonis requested by Guy and Betsy Razzi, Jack and Janet Purcell, M/M John Kislowski, Jr. and Family, Thomas Brennan and Jean Kline Family; IMO Charles Sanza requested by Jean Monahan, Steve and Gail Dolan and Donna, Greg, Jessica and Amber Horn, William Secoges and Daughters, Robert Pincavage and Mary Lou; IMO Wanda V. Senawaitis requested by Barbara Breslin Witmer, David Breslin, Barbara Breslin, Linda Rothermel; IMO Mary Lou Pranscavage requested by Robert Pincavage and Mary Lou Schappe, S.C.I. Mahanoy, 2 to 11 Shift; IMO Mary Kamenas requested by M/M Steve Peron, Henry Eichenberg and Gloria, Bob Pincavage and Mary Lou, Anne Panchari; IMO Daniel Shevokis requested by M/M Alphonse Balulis, Anna Kostura; IMO Anna T. Vadus requested by Al and Tessie Balulis, M/M Michael Semanchick; IMO Dorothy Sholansky requested by Janet and Joe Purcell, Robert Pincavage and Mary Lou Schappe, Mrs. Anna Siminitus and Family. MSGR. WILLIAM HANDGES: IMO Rev. Joseph J. Shelonis requested by Ann Marie Lithkovski, Anna Droskinas, Charles Kurtekles, Joseph and Matilda Kurtekles, Isabel Alansky; IMO Joseph Grigalonis requested by Carol Weachock, Miklesavage Family, M/M Anthony Vesay, Alek Melusky; IMO Peter A. Kulbitsky requested by Bill and Connie Motko, Marie and Emil Rushanan; IMO Fritz Tominosky requested by M/M Robert Stablum and Family; IMO Louie Novitsky requested by Rosemarie (Janesco) Schneider and Family; IMO Deceased Family Members Msgr. Martusevich, Tony and Helen Kulpcavage requested by Rick and Daria Sitkus (3); IMO Helen Calabrese requested by Jenine Michalski, Wiliam Martin; IMO Bonita Bluis requested by M/M Frank Trasatt, Charlie and Sally Stancavage; IMO Constant Kulpcavage requested by Mickey Courtney, M/M Thomas Courtney; IMO William J. Stock, Jr. requested by John, Mary Jean, Jonathan and Deanna Morgalis, Paul and Dorothy Rosenberger, Annie Morgalis, M/M Joseph Hashin; IMO Germaine Newton requested by Gary, Gail and Scott Bedford, John J. Lutsky, Daughter Annie and Family, Ralph and Joann Conshue.END OF 2014 CHURCH WEDDINGS: Call the Rectory (570-544-2211) as soon as possible to begin making preparations.

JUNE 13 – ST. ANTHONY’S BREAD FUNDRAISER: Pick-up today 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 5:30 PM to6:30 PM at Father Anthony Ricapito Annex. Pumpkin, banana, pineapple coconut, savory cheddar and blueberry. $5 per loaf. Benefits St. Matthew the Evangelist St. Vincent de Paul Society. Call 570-544-5604 or 570-544-2211. ORDER DEADLINE IS JUNE 9.