9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
All Saints Parish
Rev. Jacek J. Bialkowski, Pastor
66 Willow Street
Plymouth, PA 18651
Phone: 570-779-5323 Fax: 570-779-4921
[email protected]
www.allsaintsplymouth.com
office hours: Monday through Friday
9AM – 4PM – Closed for lunch noon – 1PM
Mollie Winters, Office Manager
Jeanette Shock, Parish Secretary
Debbie Goodman, Financial Secretary
JULY 17, 2016
SIXTEENTH
SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
Parish Mission Statement
We, All Saints Parish, are drawn together by the power of
the Holy Spirit to be a living and convincing sign of God’s
unconditional love. We are gifted to build bonds among
ourselves and others in order to live the Gospel in word,
worship, community and service for the salvation of all
and the building of God’s kingdom.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday
4:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM
11:00 AM
Weekdays
Please check for schedule
in bulletin
Sacrament of
Reconciliation
Saturday
3:00 to 3:50 PM
or by appointment
Religious Education
Grades K – 8
Sunday
On this sixteenth Sunday of ordinary time we welcome Christ
our friend and guest. Today, the church reminds of the
importance of hospitality. It is a Christian virtue and our duty
towards others. She also reminds us of the need to pay attention
to Christ our Guest. Most importantly, we are advised not to pay
more attention to material things than we do to spiritual things.
We may feel we are too busy to pay much attention to God.
What if God had the same attitude and was too busy to pay much
attention to us? How we treat others is an indicator of how we
treat God. Something for us all to ponder.
A COMMUNITY WHO WORSHIPS
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday, July 17TH
8:30 AM Elko Family (Christine Mustick & Cindy Korus)
11:00 AM For all Parishioners
Monday, July 18th
NO MASS
th
Tuesday, July 19
12:05 PM
NO MASS
Wednesday, July 20th
12:05 PM
NO MASS
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FROM 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday, July 21st
12:05 PM NO MASS
Friday, July 22nd
12:05PM NO MASS
Saturday, July 23rd
4:00 PM
Sharon McGill (Nancy Klein Schultz)
st
Sunday, July 31
8:30 AM For all Parishioners
11:00 AM Gloria Shoemaker (Bistrichan Family)
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 23, 2016
4:00 PM:
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – A. Butler, R. Coates,
S. Starosta, C. Kellar
Lectors – E. Koons, F. Weaver
Altar Servers – C. Taylor, L. Taylor, A. Molitoris
Sunday, July 24, 2016
8:30 AM:
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – M. Sipper, J. Sipper,
J. Sipper Jr., T. Walker
Lectors – P. Motyka, A. Walker
Altar Servers – Z. Walker, N. Powell
11:00 AM: Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – K. Narcum, P. Roan,
S. James, J. Karnes
Lectors – C. Mihoch, J. Jones
Altar Servers – J. Young, T. Young, A. Young
If you are unable to fulfill your obligation, please find a replacement
July 17
Sixteenth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Gn 18:1-10a
Col 1:24-24
Lk 10:38-42 (108)
July 18
St. Camillus de
Lellis
Mi 6:1-4, 6-8
Mt 12:38-42 (395)
July 19
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20
Mt 12:46-50 (306)
July 20
St. Apollinaris
Jer 1:1, 4-10
Mt 13:1-9 (397)
July 21
St. Lawrence
Jer 2:1-3, 7-8,
12-13
Mt 13:10-17 (398)
July 22
St. Mary Magdalene
Jer 3:14-17 (399)
Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
(603)
July 23
St. Bridget
Jer 7:1-11
Mt. 13:24-30 (400)
July 24
Seventeenth
Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Gn 18:20-32
Col 2:12-14
Lk 11:1-13 (111)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Adult preparation for the Sacrament of
Initiation. If you know of anyone who might be interested in inquiring about the
Catholic Faith, call the parish office or Maureen Dillon at (570) 779-9874.
Classes are generally held on Sunday mornings after the 8:30 AM Mass.
Baptism of Infants: Parents requesting Baptism for their children should make
an appointment with the Pastor to begin the process. The months of preparation
before the birth of a child are the appropriate time to plan for the Sacrament.
Catholic Marriage: Diocesan Policy states that those considering celebrating
the Sacrament of Marriage must meet with the pastor at least six months before
any desired wedding date. Please call the office to schedule an appointment with
the Pastor.
Communion for the Homebound: We invite homebound parishioners who
wish to receive Holy Communion to call the office.
Hospital Visitation: Please notify the Parish Office if you or a loved one is
hospitalized as the hospital no longer notifies the parish. If a patient would like
to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation or Anointing of the Sick or if he or
she would just like a visit, please call the office to make arrangements.
Prayer for Life
Father and maker of all, you adorn all creation with splendor and beauty, and fashion human lives in
your image and likeness.
Awaken in every heart reverence for the work of your hands, and renew among your people a
readiness to nurture and sustain your precious gift of life.
Grant this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, God Forever and ever. Amen.
If you would like to purchase Altar Breads or Sanctuary Candles for a week in memory or in honor of
a loved one, contact Jackie Karnes at 570-332-1176 (Monday thru Friday only) for available dates.
Altar Breads are $25.00 per week and Sanctuary Candles are $15.00 per week.
Week of July 17th
Hosts & Candle – in memory of Ava Marlene Kurilla
PARISH EVENTS
OUR PARISH SPAGHETTI DINNER WILL BE HELD ON
Sunday, September 11th, noon to 4 PM, at Holy Child Faith Formation Center.
Please watch the bulletin for more information on this great upcoming event.
PARISH LOTTERY
Tickets are available for our new Lottery which will begin on August 17th. Please support your
parish by purchasing a ticket. Thank you.
Come and spend some quiet time with Jesus! Opportunities for Adoration are
available every Wednesday from 9AM to 4PM; times are broken into one hour shifts.
If you are interested please contact Joan Kaye @ 570-779-2998. Because of the
dwindling number of people for Adoration we have changed the time.
AUGUST 14TH, PARISH PICNIC
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
First Holy Communion pictures and videos are ready for pick-up at the rectory during regular
business hours, Monday thru Friday, 9AM to noon & 1PM to 4PM.
TRIP
Sr. Citizens Friendship Club of St. Mary’s/All Saints Parish is sponsoring a trip to Wildwood, NJ
September 12th – 16th. Cost is $455.00 pp and includes bus, hotel, breakfast daily, 4 dinners with
entertainment, dancing and prizes. Pizza party & refreshments by the pool, dolphin & whale watch
cruise, Woodlawn Village, Atlantic City Casino with rebate. Ice cream treat at Cool Scoops, Stone
Harbor, Cape May Lighthouse & Victorian Village & Smithville Village. Al gratuities, including
drivers included in cost. For reservation, please call Ann @ 570-779-3203.
MUSIC MINISTRY
If you are interested in joining the choir and/or becoming a cantor please see Bill Loyack after Mass
or call him @ 570-885-4307
SHARE YOUR GIFTS WITH YOUR PARISH
Adult Altar Servers for funerals and/or daily Mass, plus additional adults are needed to pray the
funeral Vigil Prayer Service at funeral homes. If interested, please call the rectory office.
Baptism Class
September 7th
November 2nd
PARISH MINISTRY
CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER
Next food distribution, Thursday, July 28th, 9am – 11am. The Christian Service
Center is in DIRE NEED OF CANNED FRUIT, DRIED PASTA, PEANUT
BUTTER, JELLY, CEREALS & JUICES.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
The Prayer Shawl Ministry has distributed 901 shawls. The Prayer Shawl Ministry is always in
need of additional hands to stitch. Please call Dona @ 570-771-6316 for time and place of next get
together.
GIVING A MEMORIAL GIFT TO YOUR PARISH WHEN THERE IS A DEATH OF A
LOVED ONE AND MAKING YOUR WILL: Have you ever considered giving a monetary gift
to your parish in memory of a deceased loved one at the time of death or later on? It’s a beautiful
expression of love for both the person who died and your parish. We always need money to enable
us to continue to accomplish the mission of Jesus and for the general upkeep of our parish
properties. Please consider this unique expression of giving in lieu of flowers, Mass cards and other
expressions. When making your Will, remember All Saints Parish & the good that can come
because of the legacy you leave your parish. Monetary donations would be gratefully appreciated if
made to the Parish Building Fund, The Christian Service Center, Parish Cemeteries or All Saints
Catholic School Education Fund, to be used by a family or families who need assistance with
sending their child to a Catholic School. Thank you.
MINISTRY OF PRAYER
Please always remember to pray for those in our nation’s military; for
firefighters, police and EMT’s. Please also pray for all in the Parish who are
ill or in any way distressed, especially those who have asked for prayers: Lainee
Sweeney, George, Irene, Nathan Grey, Eugene, Mark, Emma, George, Joseph,
John, Danielle & Joseph. If you or a loved one would like to be on the parish prayer list, please
notify the office. If you are calling for someone else, please make sure you have that person’s
permission to publish their name in the bulletin.
GRANT ETERNAL REST, O GOD, TO ALL WHO HAVE DIED: Theresa Seman, Charles
Barrett.
A PILGRIMAGE IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF S. PAUL
Travel in the “footsteps of St. Paul” with Fr. Thomas Petro, pastor of Our Lady of the Abingtons
Church, Dalton, and St. Patrick Church, Nicholson, on a trip to Greece and Turkey. The trip will be
April 22nd – May 4, 2017. Cost is $4,600.00 which includes airfare and expenses ALL-included. To
register contact 855-842-8001 or 508-340-9370. You can also register online at
www.proximotravel.com or contact Fr. Petro 2 570-563-1622.
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP
July 9 & July 10
Offertory: $ 5635.00
Loose Collection: $190.00
Candles: $162.00
Energy: $20.00 Church Maintenance: $556.00
Holydays: $5.00
Office: $1032.51
Christian Service Center: $25.00
Insurance: $5.00
Peter’s Pence: $20.00*
Clergy Care: $89.00*
Catholic Comm. Campaign: 10.00*
Catholic Home Missions: $5.00*
Total: $7754.51
Thank you! Your stewardship and generosity
toward your parish is greatly needed and
appreciated.
*Last week’s Diocesan Collections amounted to
$124.00 which is sent directly to the Diocese of
Scranton
ALL SAINTS PARISH YOUTH NEWS
570-779-5323
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/allsaintsplymouth
Twitter: @aspyouthmin
www.allsaintsplymouth.com
Youth Group meeting: Wednesday,
July 20th .
Steubenville follow up meeting, July
23rd from 4-8 pm. All students who
attended the Steubenville conference
last month & their families are welcome
to come, share their experiences, &
support each other in faith. Please
contact Francis for details.
*** PARISH PICNIC ***
Sunday, August 14th - 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church
420 Main Road, Hanover Twp.
We are looking for some HOMEMADE “grab & go” type of goodies for
dessert as well as donations that can be used for door prizes, such as baskets, gift
certificates, etc. everyone in attendance will receive a ticket for a door prize. If
you are interested in making a dessert for the picnic, or donating an item for
the door prizes, please contact Sandy at 570-779-3054. Door prize items and
goodies may be dropped off at the school basement on Saturday, August 13 th by
2:00 pm or at the picnic on Sunday, August 14 th, by 11:OO AM. If you need
your item picked up, please call Sandy.
Our parish Knights of Columbus #11901 have volunteered to help set up &
serve the food. Extra hands are appreciated. If you are able to help, please let
Sandy know.
Attendance sign up sheets for the picnic will be in the church ramp area
before & after Mass on the weekends of July 24th, July 31st & august 7th.
A brief meeting will be held on Monday, August 8th, at 6:00 pm in the
school basement. We will be making pickled eggs on Thursday, August 11 th, at
6:00 pm in the school basement. If you are available, please lend a hand.
If you are available to help on Saturday, August 13 th, bring your apron,
cutting board, strainer, peeler & knives and join us in the school basement at
9:00 am.
Help is needed Sunday, August 14th, at 8:30 am to transport food and
supplies to the pavilion and at 9:00 am at the pavilion to set up the tables and
prepare for the picnic.
Thank you in advance for your time & donations.
Statement of Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, D.D.D., J.C.L.
Regarding Dallas Shootings
8 July 2016
Once again, our nation has been confronted by the sad consequences of a senseless and violent shooting that took place in Dallas,
Texas last evening. In the context of a peaceful demonstration against the police shootings of two black men in Louisiana and Minnesota
earlier this week, five police officers were shot and killed in what appears to have been a coordinated attack.
Our faith and history remind us that violence is never the way to confront violence. Yet, tragically, the innocent lives of these police
officers were taken as they sought to protect the very rights of those who were protesting other acts of violence.
Please join me in praying for all victims of violence and for the resolve to live in peace with one another. All lives matter and all
lives deserve the respect and dignity afforded to them as children of God.
As we pray for the victims of the Dallas shooting, may we also remember the countless numbers of men and women in law
enforcement who stand in harm’s way on a daily basis to protect our communities and keep us safe.
CLEAN-UP DAY AT ALL SAINTS PARISH
We will be conducting a clean-up day at All Saints on Saturday, July 23rd. There has been a large
collection of clutter that has accumulated over the years in the parish rectory, the church basement
and also the school basement. This clutter has been identified and will require moving it out of the
basement areas of each building and into the dumpsters that we will be ordering for its proper
disposal.
WE NEED THE SERVICES OF SOME STRONG ARMS AND BACKS TO ASSIST IN THIS
WORK! If you are a physically healthy individual who is at least 12 years of age, we would
appreciate you helping us in this removal effort. The more people we have in this effort, the less
time it will take, however we are expecting it to take about two hours.
Water & light beverages will be available for proper hydration, and after completion of the chores a
lunch of hoagies and pizza will be available to all volunteers. Sign-up sheets are in the ramp area
and also in the back entrance of the church. You can also call the parish office during normal
business hours to volunteer for this effort. Please sign-up as soon as you can so that we can order
enough liquids and food. All volunteers are asked to report to the holy Child School grounds at
10:45 AM on Saturday, July 23rd.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
POPE FRANCIS’ EVANGELIZATION PRAYER INTENTION
That opportunities may increase for dialogue and encounter between the Christian faith and the
peoples of Asia.
Dear friends;
In light of the incident in which a purse was stolen from the church Sacristy, I ask you not to
leave your valuables or purses unattended in the pews or in the Sacristy. Also, all of us need to
become more vigilant while we are trying to address this situation. Thank you. Father Jacek