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HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Holy Rosary School, a PK-8 Catholic elementary school in the Holy Redeemer School System, invites you to their annual Open House next Sunday, January 28th. Join us next door at 125 Stephenson, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM for guided tours of the school as well as light refreshments. We welcome

the devoted parishioners of Nativity to stop by to accept our gratitude for your unwavering support! We also invite all families who may be interested in Catholic Education to visit Holy Rosary School as we begin our annual Catholic Schools Week celebration. Information for open houses at our other wonderful Catholic Schools can be found through their websites or by calling the schools. HOLY REDEEMER High School Grade 8 Placement/Scholarship Test Result Night and Registration Night for incoming freshmen will be held on January 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium (snow date is January 25). Appointments for class scheduling for new students for the 2018-19 school year will be held on February 8-12-13 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Call Holy Redeemer High School’s Guidance Department at 570-0829-2424 to set an appointment.

Questions for personal reflection based on

this Sunday’s Readings…

Repent and Believe

Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”

(Mark 1:14–15)

What part of your life is Jesus calling you to change right

now?

In what way do you think you can be a better follower of

Jesus?

NATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH, DURYEA 127 Stephenson Street Tel: 570-457-3502 Fax: 570-451-3341 Office Hours: M-F, 8:30-4:30 unless otherwise noted in bulletin

E-mail: rectory@nativityduryea.org Web: www.nativityduryea.org / Nativity of Our Lord Duryea

Rev. John V. Polednak, V.E., Pastor Deacon André Kabacinski, Parish Deacon

Masses: Daily, M-F – 7:00 am ● Saturday (Vigil)- 4:00 pm ● Sunday- 8:00 am, 11:00 am and 7:00 pm

Confession: Daily, M-F~6:40-6:55 am ● Saturday- 3:15-3:45 pm, and anytime upon request.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 21, 2018

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 p.m. Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a reception. Requests for an invitation, with a mailing address, should be made through our office before March 12.

Men’s Society Take - Out Piggie Dinner Wednesday, January 24th 2018 4:00-6:00pm

Name____________________________________________________ Phone___________________ Order for Pick-up Order for Delivery: Address for delivery______________________________

Please enter the number of how many Two-Piggie or Three-Piggie Dinners or Mashed Potatoes you would like…

Option One Option Two Extra Potatoes

____2-Piggie Dinner _____3-Piggie Dinner _____ 12 Oz. Mashed Potatoes

$10.00 each dinner $12.00 each dinner $2.50 each container

Total Included with Order $_______________ Please Make checks out to the Nativity of Our Lord Men’s Society

ALL ORDERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN Sunday, JANUARY 21, 2018

LITURGICAL CALENDAR AND INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 22-28, 2018

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22 7:00am Angela Doull (by Michael Figueroa )

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23 7:00am Peggy “Mag” Balchune (by Niece, Michele Williams)

Wed

24 7:00am Mary Naida (by Ann Tyrpak)

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25 7:00am Mary & Andrew Lentowski (by Daughter, Jean Donovan)

Fri

26 7:00am Marge Zinkavich (30-Day--by Family)

Sat

27 4:00pm Louis Sapolis (by Wife, Mary Ann, Children and Grandchildren)

Sun

day

28

8:00am 11:00am 7:00pm

For the Intentions of Our Parishioners Martin Hastie, Jr. (by Nieces and Nephews) Bettie Tonkin (by Michael Mazur)

VOTIVE CANDLE OFFERINGS

Sacred Heart of Jesus Alan Nowakowski (by Wife, Janice)

Blessed Virgin Mary Louis Sapolis (by Wife, Mary Ann, Children and Grandchildren)

St. Joseph Mary Naida (by Daughter, Arlene)

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~ FINANCES AND ONGOING STEWARDSHIP ~ for the weekend of January 13-14, 2018 $3,044.25 Sunday; $1,284 Secondary; $417 Loose

Online Giving: $185 Sunday; $95 Secondary; $1 Initial; $2 Cemetery

LOAVES AND FISHES January: Hot Chocolate Mix

PARISH CAMPAIGN - Please consider making your gift today! Thank you to those parishioners who have responded so far to the next phase of work here at Nativity – A) Easy handicap access to the hall and church, with a restroom for those with limited mobility; and B) Paving of the new lot directly behind the church.

Week of January 22-28, 2018 ~ Third Week in Ordinary Time

Other Activities/Events This Week:

Wednesday

Piggie Take-Out, 4:00-6:00 pm (SHH)

Thursday

Gift Certificates, 8:00-10:00am, HRCH

Saturday, Jan. 27

Peel/Mash potatoes, 12:00 noon

Sunday, Jan. 28

Make Pierogi, 9:00 am (SHH)

NO CCD

HRS Open House, 1:00-3:00 pm

WITH PARISH SYMPATHY Our prayers are requested for James Kersey whose Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, January 17. May the Risen Christ embrace him in His eternal love and peace, and give His comfort and consolation to his family and friends. Our parish sympathy is extended to them in their loss.

CCD NEWS - There are NO classes next week due to the Catholic Schools Week Open House at Holy Rosary School. Classes will resume on Sunday, February 4.

FIRST PENANCE: Parish congratulations and best wishes to the 18 children who are confessing their sins for the first time this weekend (Saturday) at 11:00 a.m. May the grace and forgiveness of Christ in this sacrament give them strength for their journey in the faith, and may all of us be an example of our own love for and use of the Sacrament of Penance.

PIEROGI MAKING – Next Saturday, January 27, we will be preparing and balling potatoes for pierogi; and on Sunday, January 28, we will be making the pierogi. No experience is necessary! Students are welcome and service hours signed. The more the merrier! Please consider coming to offer some of your time.

BLESSING OF HOMES Father John is blessing homes. Phone calls are being made before making the visit. Please

note that home blessings are by request only – don’t assume that Father knows to come to your home. You can call the rectory to inform us of your request.

XLT (Exalt!), will be held Friday, January 26 from 7-9 p.m. at Misericordia University, 301 Lake Street, Dallas. The event, co-sponsored by the Diocesan Offices for Parish Life and Vocations, will consist of Eucharistic Adoration, praise & worship music, a dynamic talk, the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation, and a social. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please call 570-780-2996.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR AND MUSICIANS Both choirs continue singing each week as usual. Rehearsals for both choirs will continue in a few weeks on January 24th, after a much needed break for our singers after the Christmas Season. If you have ever considered joining, or would like to simply try it out, come upstairs to the loft at any weekend Mass. The Junior Choir (3rd to 12th Grade) sings each Sunday, at 11:00 am, while the Senior Choir (14 years to 100+) sing in small groups at any weekend Mass. Musicians (guitarists, string, brass, woodwind, etc.) are also welcomed, invited, and encouraged to try it out anytime. We hope to see your there!

FROM OUR NEIGHBORS FEAST OF THE HOLY SPOUSES—The Oblates of St. Joseph will host the Annual Feast of the Holy Spouses, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, today (Sunday) with a special Mass at 3:00 pm at the Oblates of St. Joseph Chapel on Route 315 in Laflin. The Rev. Louis Grippe, Pastor of the Most Precious Blood Parish in Hazleton, will be the Principal Celebrant and Homilist. The Holy Spouses lapel pins will be distributed after the Mass. A light re3ception will follow the Mass in the Seminary Community Room for all to enjoy. You are invited to attend. Offer your person petitions to the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph for your family.

ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY BINGO at St. Robert Bellarmine at St. Aloysius Church, Corner of Barney & Division Streets in Wilkes-Barre January 21 – 1:00-4:00 pm -- Doors open at Noon. $10 per person, In Padden Hall (cafeteria) Food and beverages available for purchase.

The CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL will be celebrating a Regional Prayer Meeting on Monday, January 29, at 7:30 pm at Queen of the Apostles Hall, 715 Hawthorne Street in Avoca. There will be praise and worship with our combined music ministry, a witness by Tom Gentry, and a teaching by Karen McLain. The evening is being hosted by Burning Bush Prayer Group of Scranton, and refreshments will be served. Please come and join in the celebration of the Love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit!

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time time

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Men’s Society Super Bowl Pizza and Wings – February 4th

Name______________________________________________________________ Phone________________________________

Order for Pick-up (3:00-5:00) Order for Delivery: 3:45-4:15 Address for deliveries____________________________

or 4:30-5:00 I Would like:

Wings: MILD HOT HONEY GARLIC

___Dozen @ $9.00 ___Dozen @$ 9.00 ___Dozen @ $9.00

Pizza: ___Tray(s) Baked @ $14.00 ____Tray(s)Unbaked @ $14.00

Combo: ___2 Dozen Wings and 1 Tray Pizza for $29.00

Specify: Mild Hot Honey Garlic and Baked Unbaked

Bleu Cheese and Celery: _____Pack(s) @ $1.00

Total Included with Order $_______________ Please Make checks out to the Nativity of Our Lord Men’s Society

ALL ORDERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018

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This Bulletin is printed in Loving Memory of. . .

John A., Theresa and

John Adamiak Jr.

Alfred & Judith Akulonis, Sr. Frank and Helen Amantea Jean Marie Ambrosavage

Mary Louise Bomber Peter and Victoria Biga Thomas and Stella Blasco

Paul, Frank & Lena

and Gene Branas

Edward and Margaret

Brostoski

Alan J. Celusniak

John and Mary Celusniak Chilek and Hoover Families

Coyne and Wieczorek

Families

Louis Robert Cremard

Catherine and Louis Cremard

Irene DeAngelo

Rev. Andrew J. Marcinko

M/M Andrew Marcinko

Carmen and Idena DeBiasi

Deceased members of the

Louis and Dorothy Doxbeck

Family

Deceased members of the

Stanley & Josephine

Nowakowski Family

Deceased members of the

Roche Family Chester Draus

Dulny and Kapish Families Jack Fischer and

Zaladonis Family Helen S. Mattei Freas

John T. Freas

and Mary Matt

Fumanti and Rafferty

Families

Dominick “Beaver” Gigliello

and

Anthony & Mary Naida

Margaret & Leo Glodzik, Sr.

and Lea Glodzik

Gregorczyk and Negvesky

Families

Martin K. Hastie, Jr.

Jasienski, Bozinko &

Lewandowski Families

Judge and Antal Families Marie Kudey

Kundrat and Simko Families Eugene Madrak Lottie and George Matrone Victoria, Stella and

William Maziarz

Thomas J. and Cecelia A.

McAndrew Henry B. McHale

John and Mary Mikovitch John, Michaline and

Joseph Milus Moskaitis Family

Mary Ann Namatka

Peter & Elizabeth Namatka

William & Josephine Sowa

Sophia & Walter Nestorick

and Peter Pocholonis, Jr.

Bernard Olcheski,

Eileen Macuga and

William & Helen Dalton

Agnes and Peter Olsheski

Olszewski, Grudzinski and

Madrak Families

Zigmont, Lottie &

David Olszewski and

Anna Skowronski

Frank & Florence Orlowski Bernard J. Ostrosky Teresa Ramiza Pace and

Michael T. Haluschak

Charles & Julia Pernot and

Martin & Anna Dunay

and Family

Ruth Pernot Samuel & Genevieve Perrins

Eugene P. Perrins

Edward and Dorothy

Piorkowski

Mrs. Helen Rava

Sharon Rava Imbrogno

Stanley & Stella Rava

and Family

Rincavage and Billick

Families

Anthony and Helen Rincavage

and Anthony Singer Michael and Irene Rostkowski Jess L. & Beatrice Rutkoski

Victor L., Anna and

Victor J. Salidas

Thomas & Florence

Skowronski and

Wascavage Family

Joseph and Mary Solarchik

Margaret Stanavage and

Son, Ronnie

Carl Joseph Tucker, Butler

and Long Families Walter Urban

Ross A., Anna and Raymond

Vender

Jacob J. Vitek

Pauline M. Vitek

Theresa M. Vitek

Earl & Marion Vrabel and

Michael Larronde

Grant Larronde

Mike Wasko Vincent & Mary Waszczak

and Marion Waszczak Bryk Helen Yardchik

Margaret Yauk

and Romayne Solarchik

Zujkowski, Pribula and Klink

Families Helen and Adam Zuro

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