The Parishes of Holy Cross & Blessed Sacrament

Holy Cross Parish Blessed Sacrament Parish

200 Delaware Avenue 215 Rebecca Street

Olyphant, PA 18447 Throop, PA 18512

Phone: (570) 489-0752 Phone: (570) 489-1963

Fax: (570) 489-0225

Website: www.holycrossblessedsacrament.org email: sphg@verizon.net

Mission Statement As baptized followers of Jesus Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit, we strive to proclaim the Gospel by promoting a welcoming

community; celebrating the Eucharist and living our faith with charity, peace and justice.

Office Hours Parish Staff

Monday thru Thursday Pastor: 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monsignor Michael J. Delaney

Friday 7:30 am—12 Noon Deacon John Musyt

* * Administrative Assistant **

**Mrs. Judith Novak**

Mr. Thomas Pearce *** Maintenance *** Mr. Bill Kosydar

Mrs. Mary Therese McKane *** Organist *** Mr. Ned Dructor

Religious Education Deacon John Musyt *** Director of Religious Education *** Mrs. Rosemarie Liesiefsky

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Bonnie Poklemba

Catholic Schools

LaSalle Academy (570)489-2010 Fax (570)489-3887 Holy Cross High School (570)346-7541 Fax (570)348-1070

Baptisms Parents anticipating the birth of their first child are required to

attend baptismal instruction. Baptismal classes are held on the

first Sunday of every month from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

We suggest that you attend this session before the birth of your

child, if possible. Please contact the Parish Office to register.

Note: Baptisms cannot be scheduled until all the necessary pa-

perwork is completed.

Confirmation Confirmation is administered every two years You must be en-

rolled and participating in the Religious Education Program for

two years before they are eligible to receive the sacrament.

Marriages Congratulations on your approaching marriage! In order to

complete the necessary paperwork, couples are asked to contact

the Parish Office at least 12 months in advance of the proposed

marriage date.

Anointing of the Sick Please contact the Parish Office whenever a member of your

family has become sick or hospitalized. Please note, because of

the government regulations regarding privacy, hospitals cannot

release information without a patient’s consent.

Monthly Visitation Any parishioner who is homebound and wishes to receive the

Eucharist on a monthly basis is asked to contact the Parish Of-

fice to schedule a visit.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) The RCIA begins in October and prepares adults for reception

into the Church at the Easter Vigil. The RCIA is for any adult

non-Catholic who is interested in becoming Catholic and any

adult who was baptized Catholic and did not receive

Confirmation. For more information about the RCIA, please

call Monsignor Delaney at the Parish Office or 489-0752.

Religious Education and Formation Religious education is held for K thru 8th grade. Classes begin

in September and conclude in May. Religious education begins

with Mass and continues with formal instruction. Classes are

held at Holy Cross Parish from 9:20 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

Classes are held at Blessed Sacrament Parish from 10:30 a.m.

until 11:45 a.m.

Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated at the following times

and also by appointment:

Saturdays 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Holy Cross

4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Blessed Sacrament

Schedule of Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Holy Cross

5:30 p.m. Blessed Sacrament

Sunday 8:00 a.m. Holy Cross

9:30 a.m. Blessed Sacrament

11:00 a.m. Holy Cross

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MAY 27, 2018

Date Time Location Intention Requested

Monday 5/28 8:00 AM Holy Cross

Deceased Members of Holy Cross Parish & Blessed Sacrament Parish

Tuesday

5/29 7:30 AM

Blessed Sacrament Gerard & Jean Panaro Sons Jerry & Gene

Wednesday

5/30 8:00 AM

Holy Cross Emily Moskalczak Family

Thursday

5/31 7:30 AM

Blessed Sacrament Dominick Rocco Wife Toni & Children

Friday 6/1 8:00 AM Holy Cross John Kulesa Nancy Kohut

Saturday 6/2 4:00 PM Holy Cross

Raldy & Joseph Hayes; Mary & Michael Azzarelli; Jennie & Achille Notari

Orene Azzarelli

5:30 PM Blessed Sacrament

Deceased Members of the CHorba, Mezick & Gambal Families

Dr. & Mrs. James Mezick

Sunday

6/3 8:00 AM

Holy Cross Philip Feresse Sr.

Wife, Son, Daughter & Grandchildren

9:30 AM Blessed Sacrament Joseph & Josephine Rogala Family

11:00 AM Holy Cross Members of the Adoration Chapel

Memorial /Honor Candles

The sanctuary candle burning before the tabernacle has

been donated this week as follows:

Holy Cross Parish – In loving memory of Neil

Smargiassi offered by family.

Blessed Sacrament Parish – In loving memory of Rose

McAndrew offered by family.

ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM O, LORD

Please remember in your prayers Helen Miller, Patricia

Grieboski. May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them!

Holy Cross $6015.00

Blessed Sacrament $2419.00 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is held in St. John

Paul II Chapel at Holy Cross Parish from Monday at

8:30 AM until Friday at 6:00 PM. If you would like to

experience a peaceful hour in prayer before the Blessed

Sacrament, there are open hours: Monday Midnight,

Tuesday 11:00 AM, Thursday 8:00 AM. Sign up for an

hour, or for more information please call Eydie at 570-

489-8816.

HOLY CROSS LOTTO: First drawing will take place on June 1. We still have tickets available. Please call the rectory if you would like to purchase a ticket.

HOLY CROSS CHICKEN BAR-B-Q will take place August 5, 2018 at Holy Cross Parking Lot, 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Tickets will be $10.00 for a chicken dinner (1/2 chicken, potatoes, vegetable and dessert) Children’s tickets are $5.00 (chicken nuggets, fries, dessert, drink). We will also have: hot dogs, ice cream, French fries, a variety of theme baskets, children’s games, a cash raffle, bake sale, bingo and live music. Items needed: 3 section dinner containers, small cake containers, non-sectioned dinner containers, small bowls, heavy duty knives and forks, napkins, plastic cups and Styrofoam cups, water, children’s game prizes, Baker’s Chef’s Clear Frying Oil 35 lbs. at Sam’s Club, theme baskets, bakers, baked goods. We need VOLUNTEERS! Next meeting June 3 after the 11:00

AM mass.

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MAY 27, 2018

BLESSED SACRAMENT FAMILY FESTIVAL

The 13th Annual Blessed Sacrament Family Festival August 17, 18 & 19. Annual youth event-play whiffle will be held on Saturday, August 11 beginning at 9:00 AM on the parish grounds. Donations of cans of soda, bottled water and ketchup are what we are looking for as we begin planning our largest fundraiser. Please leave donations in the Church Entrances at Blessed Sacrament. Weekly 50/50 drawing will begin the first weekend in June. Friday and Saturday traditional picnic and ethic food, and games will fill the Parish Grounds. Sunday events will include breakfast, immediately after the 9:30 AM Liturgy, followed by BINGO. Volunteers of all ages are needed. The tickets will be sorted on Wednesday, June 13 beginning at 5:00 PM. The annual photo will be taken at this time. BLESSED SACRAMENT HOLY NAME SOCIETY

UPDATES – Next meeting Sunday, September 9, 7:00 PM, Parish Hall. There will be no meeting in June, July or August. The Holy Name will once again pay for the T-shirts for the PLAY WHIFFLE! event at the Family Festival. The game will take place Saturday, August 11. New members are always welcome and are invited to the next meeting in September.

PARISH OFFICES WILL BE

CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 28-MEMORIAL

DAY.

VALLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY will hold their annual Summer Book Sale located at the Valley View Elementary Center, 901 N. Main Street, Peckville on Wednesday, June 13 and Thursday, June 14; 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM. Except for special items, everything is 25 cents to $2.00; books, DVDs, puzzles, baked goods and more!

MARK THE DATE: “REFRESH YOUR FAITH”

1st Annual Women’s Conference, Saturday, June 23rd at the Byron Center, University of Scranton. Nationally known speakers, prayer and a day to be filled with faith, hope and joy. For more information go to www.dioceseofscranton.org/catholic-womens-conference.

BIBLE STUDY/FAITH SHARING: Holy Cross, Wednesday, May 30, 6:30 PM, Kelley Hall. Readings: In Preparation to the Feast of the Most High Body and Blood of Christ: Exodus 24: 3-8; Hebrews 9: 11-15; Mark 14: 12-16.22-26. QUO VADIS DAYS – HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER

CAMP JUNE 24 – 27, 2018

The Diocesan Vocations Office started the “Quo Vadis” experience for high school young men at Misericordia University in June of 2015. Bringing together young men who are serious about their intentional and missionary disciples and supports their ongoing vocational discernment. On line registration opens May 1: vocations.dioceseofscranton.org. Cost $40.00 (please notify our office; our parish will cover cost). Questions: Father Don Williams, Director of Vocations and Seminarians 570-207-1452; Monsignor Michael J. Delaney 570-489-0752.

9TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC - 2018

The Diocese of Scranton hosts the 9th Vocations Golf Classic on Monday, July 9 at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountain Top. This golf outing benefits our future priests through the Vianney Endowment which helps fund seminarian education and programs to foster vocations and assist men in priestly discernment. The Endowment also helps to ensure that no men hesitates to answer God’s call due to prior financial obligation. Call the Development Office with questions 570-207-2250.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! “THE MIRACLES

OF JESUS” VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Monday, July 9 to Friday, July 13 we will hold Vacation Bible School. To participate students must be ages 7 thru 11 as of July 9, 2018. Registration deadline is Friday, June 29. Cost is $20.00 per child. Registration forms were given to CCD students or may be found in the entrances of our parishes or may be picked up in the Holy Cross/Blessed Sacrament office, 200 Delaware Street, Olyphant.

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MAY 27, 2018 DIOCESAN SCOUT MASS –will be held on Thursday, June 7 at 7:00 PM at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Scranton. Scouts who have earned the Ad Altare

Dei, Pope Paul Pius XII, I Live My Faith, Mary the

First Disciple and Spirit Alive religious emblems will be invited to this Mass. Family members and scout leaders are also invited. The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, will be celebrant. QUEEN CITY DAYS CARNIVAL & PICNIC

sponsored by Eureka Hose Co. #4, Grant Street, Olyphant will be held on Thursday May 31, Friday, June 1 and Saturday June 2 at the fire station. Rides, food, refreshments—Friday firemen’s parade, fireworks on Saturday. For more information please call Mayor John Sedlak Jr. 570-383-1406.

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR to host their annual golf tournament on Saturday, June 9 at the Scranton Municipal Golf Course, Mount Cobb. Golf registration begins at noon, cost is $100.00 which includes green fees, use of a cart, shirt, gift bag, refreshment reception, a light meal and a post tournament dinner. Golfers will have a chance to win prizes including a new car courtesy of Matt Burne Honda, Scranton. ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS PARISH SOCIETY

will hold a Night at the Races on Saturday, June 2 in the Parish Center, 1215 Prospect Avenue, Scranton. Doors open at 6:00 PM, dinner at 6:30 PM, races start at 7:00 PM. Horses are $10.00 each, $5.00 admission includes food. Call the parish office at 570-343-6420 for information. THE ANNUAL LADY CRUSADER GIRLS

BASKETBALL CAMP will be held July 23 through July 27 at Holy Cross High School Gym, Holy Cross High School, Dunmore. Eash session will be from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Each day will include competitive games. Instructors will include high school coaches and players. The camp is open to girls entering grade 4 through 9, cost is $60.00 which includes all camp sessions, t-shirt, end of camp pizza party. For more information contact Coach Bob McCormick at 570-309-1635 or by e-mail rmack0423@comcast.net.

PORK CHOP BAR-B-Q sponsored by the Throop Hose Co. #1, 512 Center Street, Throop; Saturday, June 23; eat-in or take-out; 12 Noon to 3:00 PM; donation $8.00. Tickets may be purchased by any member or by calling Dave Benson at 383-1019. HOLY CROSS ALTAR SERVERS, LECTORS,

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

An important reminder! With summer vacations upon us, it is easy to forget to get a replacement when away with family. Please remember to find a replacement when unable to serve and/or call the rectory to inform us that you will be away. We are readying our next schedule, if you wish to make a change, please call the office. As always, thank you for your service. BLESSED SACRAMENT ALTAR SERVERS,

LECTORS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Please remember to find replacements when you are unable to serve your scheduled time. Karen Doyle is now doing the mass schedules. Please contact her with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your service.

NOTICE REGARDING SEXUAL ABUSE OF A

MINOR It is the policy of the Diocese of Scranton to report any allegation of sexual abuse of a minor to law enforcement. If

you are a victim of sexual abuse committed by a priest,

deacon, religious or lay employee or volunteer of the

Diocese of Scranton, you are encouraged to immediately

report the matter to law enforcement. If any priest, deacon,

religious, lay employee or volunteer of the Diocese of

Scranton has cause or reason to suspect that a minor has

been subjected to any form of abuse, including child sexual

abuse, the matter will be reported to law enforcement. In

accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Child

Protective Services Laws, reports of suspected child abuse

should also be made immediately by phone to the 24-

HourCHild Abuse hotline (ChildLine) at 1-800-932-0313 or

electronically at www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis

It is also the policy of the Diocese to adhere to all civil

and state regulations. To this end, the Diocese is equally

committed to adhering to the norms of the Code of Canon

Law and to upholding the tenets of the USCCB Charter for

the Protection of Children and Young People, which

includes supporting victims of sexual abuse in their pursuit

of emotional and spiritual well-being. As such, information

regarding an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor should

also be reported to the Victim Assistance Coordinator Mary

Beth Pacuska at 570-862-7551 or to Diocesan officials,

including the Vicar General, Monsignor Thomas M. Muldowney, V.G., at 570-207-269.

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MAY 27, 2018

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION/BENEDICTION/

HOLY HOUR will be held on Tuesday, May 29, at

6:30 PM at Blessed Sacrament Parish. Come and join

us for an hour of prayer and reflection before the

Eucharistic presence of Jesus.

TRINITY SUNDAY

Readings: Matthew 28: 16-20

Deuteronomy 4: 32-34, 39-40

Romans 8: 14-17

As Ordinary Time resumes, two “solemnities of the

Lord” are celebrated on the next two Sundays. Today’s

celebration of the Trinity originated in France in the

eighth century and was adopted by the universal

Church in 1334. The solemnity focuses on the essence

of our faith: the revelation of God as Creator, the

climax of his creation in Jesus the Redeemer, the

fullness of the love of God poured out on us in the

Sustainer Spirit.

Before returning to God, the Risen Jesus

commissions his fledgling Church to teach and baptize

in the name of the Holy one who reveals himself as

Father, Son and Spirit (Gospel). In the Trinity we find

our identity as the people of God.

Israel encountered God, first, in God’s act of

creation, and then in his redemption of the Israelites

and his raising up of the nation of Israel. Moses exhorts

the Israelites to remain faithful to the commandments

of this great God they have encountered (first reading).

The Spirit is that unique love that exists between

God the Father and Son. Christ invites us to embrace

that same Spirit, which enables us to cry out to God as

“Father” and to one another as brothers and sisters,

children of the same God (second reading).

Themes:

Trinity: the love of God revealed.

Many metaphors have been used to explain and

depict the Trinity. St. John of Damascus, the great

Eastern theologian of the eighth century, suggested that

we think “of the Father as a root, of the Son as a

branch, and of the Spirit as a fruit, for the substance of

these three is one.” Today we celebrate the essence of

our faith manifested in our lives: the loving providence

of the Creator who continually invites us back to him;

the selfless servanthood of the Redeemer who

“emptied” himself to become like us in order that we

might become like him; the joyful love of the Spirit that

is the unique unity of the Father and Son.

The commission to ‘teach’ others about God.

Christ has revealed to us the depth of the Creator’s

love and has called us to share with one another the

unique Spirit of love that unites Father and Son. As

disciples of the Risen Christ, we have been called now,

in our time and place, to teach what we have seen and

heard, to pass on to others “everything I have

commanded you” through our imitation of the

Teacher’s compassion, forgiveness and servanthood.

Called to be ‘children of God.’

The core of all of Jesus’ teaching is the revelation

of God as Father to humanity. God calls us, not as the

all-powerful Creator demanding homage from the

lowly slaves he created, but as a loving parent

welcoming one’s own children. God invites us to a

relationship with him not based on fear and judgement

but centered in love, mercy and trust. Today’s

celebration of the Trinity confronts us with our

response to God’s invitation and our worthiness to be

called God’s “children.”

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