St. Ann’s Parish

We e n c o u n t e r C h r i s t i n Wo r d , Wo r s h i p , S e r v i c e a n d C o m m u n i t y .

Reverend Edward J. Casey PASTOR

Reverend John P. Ryan SENIOR PRIEST

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? ~ Psalm 27:1

17 MARCH 2019

MONDAY Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13 Lk 6:36-38

TUESDAY 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29 Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22 Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a

WEDNESDAY Jer 18:18-20 Ps 31:5-6, 14-16 Mt 20:17-28

THURSDAY Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6 Lk 16:19-31

FRIDAY Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a Ps 105:16-21 Mt 21:33-43, 45-46

SATURDAY Mi 7:14-15, 18-20 Ps 103:1-4, 9-12 Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

R E A D I N G S

TODAY’S READINGS

Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

IRELAND No reptiles are found

there [in Ireland], and no snake can live there; for,

though often carried thither out of Britain, as soon as the ship comes near the shore, and the

scent of the air reaches them, they die.

~Venerable Bede

STAND FIRM IN THE LORD

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

AMBIT IONS Many amb it ions are n ipped in the budget .

-Anonymous

St . Ann ’s Monday (March 18)

Weekday

8:30 a.m. (SA) for the Special Intentions of

♥Bruce & Gloria Rossi

TUESDAY (March 19) Weekday

8:30 a.m. (SA) Sean Walter

WEDNESDAY (March 20) Weekday

8:30 a.m. (SA) Ralph Neuber

THURSDAY (March 21) Weekday

8:30 a.m. (SA) for the Health & Healing of

♥Contessa Torin

FRIDAY (March 22) Weekday

ABSTINENCE 8:30 a.m. (SA) Joseph Coote

SATURDAY (March 23) Weekday

4:15-4:45p.m. Confessions (SA)

Vigil: Third Sunday of Lent 5:00 p.m. (SA) Stanley Haftek

SUNDAY (March 24) Third Sunday of Lent

8:30 a.m. (SA) For the People

11:00 a.m. (SA) Charlotte Smith 4:00 p.m. (SA)

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE

(SA) - St. Ann’s (SH) - Sacred Heart (SM) - St. Mary’s

S T. J OHN N EUMANN

Monday (March 18) Weekday

9:00 a.m. (SJ) Debra Adamec

TUESDAY (March 19) Weekday

9:00 a.m. (SJ) William F. Wahlert

WEDNESDAY (March 20) Weekday

9:00 a.m. (SJ) Fr. John Krozser

THURSDAY (March 21) Weekday

9:00 a.m. (SJ) Bill & Jim Adamec

FRIDAY (March 22) Weekday

ABSTINENCE 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Robert Desiano

SATURDAY (March 23) Weekday

3:15-3:45p.m. Confessions (SJ)

Vigil: Third Sunday of Lent 4:00 p.m. (SJ) deceased members of the

Uram & Argentino families

SUNDAY (March 24) Third Sunday of Lent

10:30 a.m. (SJ)

Frank Costantino 2:00 p.m. (SJ)

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE

(SJ) - St. John’s (GS) - Good Shepherd

O F F E R T O R Y ST. ANN

Last Week $1,997.00 This Time Last Year $4,740.50 Offertory to Date $116,276.00 Attendance 132

Expenses to Date $145,067.94 The h ear t o f a g iv e r makes t h e g i f t d ear and pr e c i ous.

ST. JOHN NEUMANN Last Week $1,901.00 This Time Last Year $2,853.00 Offertory to Date $138,005.50 Attendance not available

Expenses to Date: $170,305.60

Thank you for your generosity!

The weekly offertory is what the parish depends upon to cover most of its weekly operating expenses: staff salaries, supplies, utility bills, etc. Offertory includes money from weekly envelopes and loose checks from registered parishioners.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Have you ever had a glimpse of God? Perhaps you perceived God’s presence in a quiet moment of prayer, a tender conversation with a loved one, or a difficult situation that was resolved unexpectedly. Peter, James, and John in today’s Gospel were given a glimpse of Christ’s glory on the mountain, as Jesus was transfigured before them. Abram put his faith in God and saw God’s power in a wondrous sign of covenant love. We have the promise of eternal life with God in heaven. This promise brings with it responsibility, as people who are called to live as Christ’s very own in the world. Lent is the perfect time to resolve to listen more attentively to the Lord and follow God’s ways, assured that in doing so, we put our faith in the one, true, and faithful God.

Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 17 MARCH 2019

The Sanctuary Votive Candle will burn in St. John Neumann Church

The week of March 17th

“The LORD is my light and my salvation.” ~Psalm 27

HAVE FAITH The story of the Transfiguration of Jesus in the Luke’s Gospel this week is similar to the ones in Matthew and Mark. One difference I noticed in Luke’s version is that Jesus does not tell the three disciples to keep it secret. It seems they decided on their own not to tell anyone. Maybe Luke knew that Jesus had asked them to keep quiet, but wanted to show that the disciples were not about to tell what they had seen and heard. Why not? One reason may be that the experience was so personal and overwhelming that they didn’t have the words to express it fully. All three Gospels mention white clothing and Matthew says that Jesus’ face shone like the sun (17:2). Perhaps they could not look at Jesus directly without hurting their eyes. It brings to mind the Old Testament idea that if you looked at the face of God, you would die. So the disciples may not have wanted to talk about what they could not understand. The other reason may be what they heard. While Matthew and Mark just say that Jesus spoke with Moses and Elijah, Luke is more specific: They “spoke of his exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem” (9:31). Jesus had just said that he would suffer, die, and be raised from the dead in Luke 9:22. It was bad enough that Jesus was telling them this. They probably hoped he was just telling them the worst that could happen, not what really would happen. So hearing it from Moses and Elijah as well as from Jesus was too much for them. This is where we come in. The apostles were afraid to face the coming passion and death of Jesus. I think we are like them in that we suffer more in anticipating what would hurt us than we do going through it. Our fears are often worse than the reality. That is where faith can help. In faith, we hear Jesus tell us not to fear, as he often told his disciples. We know that Jesus suffered on the cross, so he knows what suffering is. And faith tells us that he is with us even when the suffering is the result of our own sins. After all, he himself suffered because of our sins. So have faith!

The Sanctuary Votive Candle will burn

in St. AnnÊs Church

The week of March 17th

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 17 MARCH 2019

TAKE A STEP How do you listen to God? While it might seem as though it is impossible to hear God’s voice, the more we listen, the more attuned we become to hearing. We listen in prayer, in reading the Bible and hearing sacred scripture, in the homily, and in the prayers during Mass. We listen in the companionship of other faith-filled friends who share their hopes and dreams with us, and who help us discern what God may be calling us to do. Abram heard God’s voice and opened himself to the unknown. Peter, James, and John followed Jesus, even while still unsure about him or his mission. Each took steps toward faith, and in faith followed God’s way. Whether in times of certainty, when it seems God is everywhere we look, or in those periods when we yearn to know that God is with us, we are called to listen, to trust, and to take steps of faith, modeling our lives on the life and call of Jesus Christ.

OR A LEAP At times, the steps we take feel more like leaps of faith. While we might be called to “walk the walk” of faith in our daily lives, as the apostles and countless other disciples have throughout the ages, there are moments when we may need to step out into an unknown future, as did Abram before us. The glimpses of God’s presence and glory experienced by Abram and the disciples provided needed encouragement at pivotal moments, and especially when it seemed for a while that God was absent. The glimpses we perceive in those moments of closeness with God help us to remain on Christ’s path, especially when we are unsure of what to do next. With the psalmist, take a leap of faith and find hope in the Lord: “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid?” Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Company

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN FOR ADULTS If you are an adult employee or volunteer who has direct contact or routine interaction with children, please make every effort to participate in this training. Your attendance is important to us!

Family Academy 601 North Laurel Street, Hazleton

1:00pm Sunday - April 7th Session will take place in the school cafeteria

To register, please contact the school office by calling 570.455.9431

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 17 MARCH 2019

ANNUAL CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERENCE

Saturday, April 27th Holy Redeemer HS, Wilkes Barre

Call 570-207-2213 The cost of the conference is $40.00 regular, $30 for early birds (until 4/1/19), and $15 for Students.

CLUB Only 300 tickets will be sold at a cost of $40.00 each.

MONTHLY PRIZES First $500

Second $250 Third $100

All tickets are returned into the drawing each month, meaning people can win more than once during the three month period.

STILL NEED TO SELL

70 TICKETS!

FIRST DRAWING APRIL 6TH

300 CLUB DROP IN COLLECTION BASKET OR BRING TO THE PARISH OFFICE

Name_________________________________________

Address_______________________________________

City____________________ State and Zip_____________

Phone _______________________________

OFFICE USE

AP ____________________ DR____________________ Ck # ______________

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▢ 1 ticket -$40

▢ 2 tickets - $80

▢ 3tickets - $120 300

Seven Sorrows of Mary Anyone who has ever received news that brought with it a prediction of future turmoil and pain has been there with Mary when Simeon foretold the heartache she would have. Anyone who has ever made a decision to leave a situation that was harmful and destructive has been there with Mary when she fled into Egypt to save her son's life. Anyone who has ever searched with panic and dismay over the loss of a valued part of their life has been there with Mary when she hunted for her missing child. Anyone who has ever met suffering on a deeper level has been therewith Mary when she met her suffering son on his path to Calvary. Anyone who has ever held vigil at the bedside of a dying person has been there with Mary as she stood beneath the cross. Anyone who has ever embraced a part of their life that has died has been there with Mary when she received the dead body of her child in her arms. Anyone who has ever stood in a cemetery with tears clutching at their heart has been there with Mary when she watched her son being laid to rest in the tomb. As we walk with Mary in her sorrows, we discover that we are not alone in what is most difficult for us. In Mary, we have a mother, a sister, a mentor and a friend. Join us as we learn about and reflect on the Seven Sorrows of Mary. Our presentation will beheld on March 24th at 9:40am in St Ann's Church.

R_fr_sh Your F[ith C[tholi] Wom_n's Conf_r_n]_ 2019

Saturday, June 22 The University of Scranton.

The Catholic Women's Conference is an annual gathering of Christian women in the Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This year the theme is Come to Well and will feature Catholic speakers Theresa Tomeo, Jill Metz, Sr. Mercy Marie; music group His Own; and host Meghan Murphy. Mass will be celebrated by the Bishop Joseph Bambera, DD, JCL. Marketplace vendors will also be available throughout the day. Lite breakfast and lunch are included in ticket price. Early bird ticket price is $40 until 6/9/19, when the price increases to $50. Student tickets are $20 and religious are welcome at no charge.

Register now! www.cwcnepa.com

ATTENTION SENIORS! MEDICARE WORKSHOP

How do I know what Medicare supplement is right for me?

8:30am April 7th & 12:30pm April 14th St. Ann’s Parish Center - St. Iggy’s Room Call the Parish Office for more information.

The Church encourages us to make confession a regular part of our spiritual life, especially during the holy season of Lent, as we reflect on our Baptism and repentance. Again this year, parishes are participating in a Lenten initiative called The Light is ON for You. Every Monday evening during the Lenten season, beginning on the first Monday of Lent, March 11th, and continuing through Monday of the last full week of Lent, April 8th, confessions will be heard in every parish so that Catholics can come to or return to this incredible source of God’s grace, mercy and healing.

THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU St. Ann’s, Shohola 6:30pm - 8:00pm St. John’s, Lords Valley 6:30pm - 8:00pm St. Joseph's, Matamoras 5:30pm - 6:15pm St. Patrick's, Milford 6:45pm - 7:30pm St. Vincent’s, Dingmans 5:30pm - 7:00pm Queen of Peace, Hawley 5:30pm - 7:00pm

UGANDA ENCOUNTER ANNET

In Uganda, we encounter Annet and her family, children forced to flee violence, searching for stability. How are we called to welcome the stranger in our midst? How can you support those worldwide who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities?

BAMIA (OKRA STEW) 2 T fair trade olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 16 oz bag frozen cut okra

2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 t ground cumin 1 t ground cinnamon ½ t ground allspice 1 can diced tomatoes 2 c vegetable stock

Heat olive oil in large pot. Sauté onions until brown. Add okra, garlic and spices. Once okra is lightly browned, add tomatoes and vegetable stock. Simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until okra is soft and stew thickens.

Serves 4-6

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 17 MARCH 2019

ENCOUNTER LENT Join our faith community—and more than 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States—in a life-changing Lenten journey of encounter with CRS Rice Bowl. During the 40 days of Lent, we will encounter the needs of the world.

LENTEN REMINDERS Lent is a time for sacrifice and for spiritual renewal as we reflect upon our Baptism and the call given to each of us to walk as disciples of the Lord. The following fast and abstinence regulations are observed: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are

days of fast and abstinence. Fridays during Lent are days of

abstinence. All Catholics who have reached their

14th birthday are to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and on all Fridays during Lent.

All Catholics over 18 years of age to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to the obligation of fasting. Those bound by this rule may take only one full meal and two smaller meals unless dispensed or excused.

We are provided with three personal challenges associated with our individual observance of Lent:

Almsgiving – generously giving to those in need

Fasting – practicing self-discipline and self-denial

Prayer – reading, hearing and reflecting on the Word of God

Lent is also a penitential season. It is a time to seek forgiveness, to look inward and to admit our shortcomings and failures. It is a time to regroup and to prepare. How can you spend your time during Lent?

By “giving up” things you hunger after, such as sweets or alcohol; or activities you desire, such as vacations, concerts or movies.

By “doing” things to help others, such as offering an extra donation to the poor or helping those in need by providing food or clothing.

By “adding” to our normal routine, such as going to daily Mass, praying the Stations of the Cross and going to Confession.

St. John Neumann March 24th 2:00pm

St. Ann’s March 24th 4:00pm

St. Vincent DePaul April 10th 7:00pm

Queen of Peace April 14th 3:00pm

St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s

at St. Patrick’s

April 15th at 7:00pm.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 17 MARCH 2019

A cup of joe with Mary Agnes and Deacon Joe!

NEXT MEETING: APRIL 7TH AT THE PARISH OFFICE Come Shoot the Breeze with your fellow

parishioners and warm up with coffee and donuts.

SACRED HEART ROSARY SOCIETY

Meets Monthly Every Third Thursday at 6:00pm Station of the cross and prayers will be offered. Sacred Heart Church 228 Rt. 590, Greeley

Contact Contessa at: tessmariecoder2@gmail.com or 570-534-2642

WELCOME HOME PROGRAM Are you a Catholic who wants to learn more about your faith or

are you missing a Sacrament? You are not alone. If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, know that we are thinking about you, that you have been missed. The Welcome Home Program encourages returning Catholics to ask questions, share and explore their

faith together. For more information contact Deacon Joe or Carol at the Parish Office, 570-832-4275.

An evening of prayer, scripture and sharing a light supper

If you are thinking about doing something special during the Lenten Season, join us for “Soup & Scripture”. We will meet in Mulligan Hall at 6:00pm. We will share bread and soup and God’s Word. The evening will conclude with Stations of the Cross.

St. Ann’s Youth Group and Confirmation Class will present…

The Living Stations of the Cross APRIL 14TH AT 7:30PM IN ST. ANN’S CHURCH

ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND! The youth of St. Ann’s Parish present a powerful, prayerful and spiritual meditation on the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join in this prayer of our Church for all family members while supporting the youth of our Parish, for their time and talent and bringing us closer to Jesus during this Lenten Season.

During Lent, the Mercy Chalice will be present in the Church. The Chalice is a symbol of the Sacrifice of the Mass which makes it possible for us to be present as Jesus’ Sacrifice at the Cross. You are invited to place in the Chalice written declarations of sacrifices you will make during

Lent. We also encourage you to put prayer requests into this symbol of God’s infinite love and mercy. As the smoke rising from the incense we burn represents our prayers rising up to God, on Holy Saturday we will burn the papers put into the Chalice representing how our prayers and sacrifices have risen to God.

EASTER CHOIR PRACTICE NEW CHOIR MEMBERS WELCOME! If you are interested in

joining the choir, please contact Mary at

marybajda@gmail.com or call the Parish Office

570-832-4275

Palm S

unday Cookie Walk

St. Ann’s Church is hosting a Cookie Bake Sale on Palm Sunday Anyone who would like to make between five and six dozen of one kind of cookie, please contact Barbara Hopkins 570-559-7928 or signup online at:

stannshohola.org

Palm Sunday Cookie Walk If you are interested in baking cookies for the Cookie Walk please complete this form and drop it into the collection basket.

Name:

Phone:

Cookie Name ___ dozen

Cookie Name ___ dozen

Cookie Name ___ dozen

SATURDAY APRIL 20TH 10:00AM ST. ANN’S CHURCH

Avid egg hunters grab your baskets and join us for an Easter Egg Hunt. Bring the whole family for fun and games and prizes!

~Photos with the Easter Bunny~

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DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE ANNULMENT PROCESS?

Please contact your pastor or the Diocesan Tribunal Office (570-207-2246) to begin a conversation. It is possible to get clear answers to these questions and to renew your connection with the Church.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 17 MARCH 2019

“Fatherhood has its origins in God,

and so we pray to you, Father Almighty, for those men who have adopted a child. Give them a mind

receptive to your guidance, a patient voice, and a loving heart.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Novena to St. Joseph: For Those on the Path of Adoption”

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS We welcome your announcements for our Sunday bulletin. The deadline is generally ten days before publication (Thursday, 1:00pm), however during holidays or other occasions, we may require an earlier deadline. Email your announcements to stann@ptd.net Note: Due to space constraints, we may not be able to include all announcements requested. We will do our best to honor your request.

FOOD FOR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS

A nutritious home cooked meal will be provided on the first Sunday of every month

St. John Neumann Parish Hall 705 Route 739, Lords Valley

All are welcome.

Sunday, April 7th 2:00pm - 4:00pm

FISH FRY DURING LENT

5:30 TO 7:00 FRIDAY EVENINGS at St. John Neumann followed by Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm.

Eat in or Take out Adults $12.00

Under 12 $6.00

Please come out and support our Squires.

Stations will begin at 11:30am followed by a soup lunch in the Parish Hall. Anyone interested in volunteering to make a soup or salad for any of those evenings, please sign up on the poster in the Parish Hall Kitchen. If anyone is interested in volunteering to read the Stations with us, post a note there as well and we will contact you. Sign up sheets are posted in the kitchen for anyone who would like to volunteer to make soup or salad for either time slot on any Friday.

FRIDAYS DURING LENT

St. John Neumann Church

Easter Flowers One of the traditions in our church is that we decorate the church with flowers for Easter in memory and in honor of the loved ones of our parish family. We invite all parishioners to share in the experience through a memorial or any other special intention, by using the Easter Flowers Envelopes included in your set. Please ensure that the envelopes have the names of your family members printed clearly and specify “living or deceased”. Please place your envelopes in the collection basket, the Poor Box or bring them to the Parish Office by April 14th to make sure the loved ones you are honoring are listed in the Bulletin. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

DEATH OF MSGR. PAUL KNAUER Reverend Monsignor passed away peacefully on March 8th, 2019. Father Paul was ordained on May 23, 1964 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ. Father Paul retired in 2014. After his retirement he remained active in the Church saying Mass at churches as needed and speaking at churches in support of Catholic Relief Services. Father Knauer had a love of life, music, art, literature and a good joke. He ministered to his parishioners with compassion and was a religious anchor for his family. He will be sorely missed. A funeral mass was held on Thursday, March 14th, 2019 at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church.

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SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 17 MARCH 2019

Deacon Joseph Connelly Deacon Nicholas Ardito Deacon Henry Ernst

PERMANENT DEACONS

Carol Laput ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Joan Dingee BOOKKEEPER

Amzie Laput SEXTON

ST. ANN’S PARISH OFFICE 125 Richardson Avenue

Shohola, PA 18458 570-832-4275

MASS SCHEDULE

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am

Wednesday - No Mass

Saturday Vigil 5:00pm - St. Ann’s, Shohola

Sunday: 8:30am & 11:00am - St. Ann’s

Sacred Heart Church & St. Mary's Church - Closed

Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 8:00am to 2:00pm

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DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary C. Bajda

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LITURGY Mary C. Bajda

YOUTH MINISTRY Amador C. Laput and Tyler Laput

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MASS SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am

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DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Pat Ohman

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LITURGY Linda Snow

YOUTH MINISTRY Dawn Allison

We, the families of St. Ann's Parish and St. John Neumann's Parish, diverse communities united as One Church, welcome all who gather together as brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ, to give Glory to God and to know His Will, to celebrate the Holy Eucharist and all Sacraments of Christ's Love, to reach out to those in need, to fan the spiritual flames of our children, to spread the Good News and always, to Love One Another at work, at play and at worship, strive to promote a greater communion with Christ and to make Heaven a Destination for all who believe in Him, our Lord and our Savior.

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NOTICE REGARDING REPORTING 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 (570-207-2269).

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