St. Joseph Parish
Father Robert Finlan, M.Div., M.A., M.Ed.
Pastor
Saint Ann
Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saint Joseph
PARISH OFFICE
CHURCH LOCATIONS
Seven South Broad Mountain Avenue
Frackville, PA 17931
Saint Ann Church– 49 North Line Street
Annunciation B.V.M– 37 S. Broad Mountain Avenue
Saint Joseph Church– 237 West Frack Street
Telephone: (570) 874-0610
Fax: (570) 874-0969
Mass Schedule: Ext. 14, Parish Office: Ext. 10, Pastor: Ext. 12
Confessions/Adoration Ext. 16 and Holy Days Ext. 15
In case of emergency, dial Ext. 13 for immediate response
Email: [email protected]
Parish web site: www.frackvillecatholic.org
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
The office is closed for federal holidays/holydays.
PARISH REGISTRATION AND
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Please call the Parish Office and we
will assist you in this process.
REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Trinity Academy at the Father Walter J. Ciszek, SJ,
Sister Mary Ann Spaetti, IHM, Principal
233 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah, PA 17976
Telephone: (570) 462-3927,
www.TrinityMatters.com
Marian Catholic High School
Sister Bernard, Principal
166 Marian Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252
Telephone: (570) 467-3335, Website:
www.mariancatholics.org
Nativity B.V.M. High School
Lynn Sabol, Principal
One Lawtons Hill, Pottsville, PA 17901
Telephone: (570) 622-8110, www.nativitybvm.net
St. Joseph Center for Special Learning, Inc.
2075 West Norwegian Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
570-622-4638 Fax: 570-622-3420 www.stjosephctr.com
SACRAMENTS
Sacrament of Baptism- The sacrament of Baptism is ordinarily
celebrated immediately following the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays.
Please call the Parish Office at least two months in advance in order
to make arrangements. Parents must be registered in the parish and
active for at least three months prior to the Baptism.
Sponsors must be canonically eligible.
Certificates of Eligibility– sponsorship at Baptism or Confirmation
requires that a person be an active, registered member of the parish
three months prior to receiving the certificate of eligibility.
Please contact the Parish Office for more information.
Sacrament of Marriage- Please call the Parish Office at least 6
months before the proposed marriage dates in order to
arrange for the necessary preparation. An appointment is necessary
before a wedding date may be scheduled. Parish and Diocesan premarital classes are required. Only parish guidelines will be followed
in planning the marriage ceremony.
Order of Christian Funerals- At the time of death,
contact the funeral home of your choice.
The funeral home will then contact the Parish Office.
DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR:
Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, M.A., NCC, LPC
DIRECT Phone line: (800) 791-9209
[email protected]
DIOCESAN SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR:
Sister Meg Cole, S.S.J., MS, LMFT
Phone: (610) 332-0442, Ext. 19
[email protected]
The Diocese of Allentown provides assistance to anyone who,
as a minor, was sexually abused by a priest, deacon, or employee/volunteer of the Diocese/Parish. Parents, guardians, children,
and survivors of sexual abuse are invited & encouraged to contact the Diocese of Allentown for more info about this program.
The fullness of compassion should be extended to these victims by the Church. To learn more about the Diocese of Allentown’s Youth Protection Programs, Sexual Abuse Policy, &
Code of Conduct, please visit www.allentowndiocese.org & click
on “Youth Protection” in the upper right hand corner of the
page.
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
MAY 29, 2016
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
All Masses in St. Ann’s Church except where noted
Saturday, May 28, 2016
4:00 PM
Jean O’Kane requested by Michael &
Patricia O’Connor & Children
5:30 PM
Deceased of the Shearstone Family
requested by Alice Oshman
Sunday, May29
8:30 AM
John Holleran requested by Jeanne Jones
10:00 AM
Edward J. Armon requested by Joyce and
Luis Menjivar
11:30 AM
Anne Freiler requested by Don and Linda
Lindenmuth
Monday, May 30—Memorial Day
8:05 AM
For all the deceased we keep in our hearts
and in our prayers.
Tuesday, May 31
8:05 AM
Joseph Alshon requested by children-Mary
Jo, Dr. Joe, Eugene, Mark and Steven
Wednesday, June 1
8:05 AM
For God’s healing of Dale Overly requested
by Bible Study Group
Thursday, June 2
8:05 AM
James J. Stank, Sr. requested by Elizabeth
and Charles Thomas
2:00 PM
Andy Alfonsi requested by Teri &
Nursing Home Jonathan Krolick
Friday, June 3
8:05 AM
Special Intention for Mary Ann Deebel
requested by Son
Saturday, June 4
4:00 PM
Frank H. Blozusky requested by Wife and
Family
5:30 PM
Walter and Stella Sklaris requested by
Children
CANDLE MEMORIALS
SAINT ANN CHURCH
The Vigil Light at the Statue of the Sacred Heart burns as a
memorial for Stanley F., Ann and Stanley G. Rakowsky
requested by Family.
The Vigil Light burns at the statue of the Sacred Heart for a
Special Intention.
The Vigil Light at the Statue of St. Anthony burns in memory
of Gaughan and Kneib Families by Peggy Gaughan.
The Vigil Light at the Statue of St. Ann burns in memory for
Robert J. Smith requested by his wife, Anna.
The Vigil Light at the Statue of the Blessed Mother burns in
memory of Joseph Alshon requested by wife, Eve.
The Vigil Light at the Statue of the Blessed Mother burns for a
Special Intention.
The Vigil Light at the Statue of the Blessed Mother burns for a
Special Intention.
The Vigil Light at the Statue of the Blessed Mother burns in
memory of Ann Freiler requested by Don & Linda Lindenmuth.
The Sanctuary Light burns for God’s blessings for Daley
Overly requested by the Overly’s Bible Class.
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Saturday: 3:15 to 3:45 PM and
5:05 PM – 5:20 PM
Sunday: 8:05 AM – 8:20 AM
ADORATION OF THE
BLESSED SACRAMENT
Annunciation BVM Convent (next to Annunciation BVM Church
at 27 South Broad Mountain Avenue, Frackville.
TIME: Monday through Friday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be said at 3:00 p.m.
Anyone wishing to commit to thirty minutes or an hour may call 570874-3001. Please remember there is always a substitute available, if
you are unable to make your designated time.
HOLY HOUR
The Pro-Life Holy Hour takes place the second Sunday
of every month at 5:00 p.m. in the
Annunciation BVM Convent.
ST. JOSEPH PARISH
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS
Sunday, May 15, 2016: $5,447.25
Second Collection: May 15, 2016: $323.40
Thank you for your generous support of your Parish.
Sunday, June 5
8:30 AM
Charlotte Ann Budwash requested by Parents
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
Mass of the Unborn requested by the
Knights of Columbus #2580
Grigas Family requested by daughter,
Vivian
Our goal
Pledges & One Time
Gifts:
Amount Collected:
Number of registered
Families:
BAA UPDATE
$33,259.00
5,882.00
5,422.00
978
PRAY FOR:
All those in need. Especially those who
are sick, are feeling weak or lonely.
Increase their faith and assist them in
knowing that they are not alone and all they
need is You.
HOMEBOUND COMMUNION CALLS
Anyone who is homebound and would like to receive Communion on a monthly basis, please contact the Parish Office at
570-874-0610. We will schedule you and call the day before to
let you know that Sister Dolorita will be coming to give you
Communion.
CCD LEARNING BUDDIES
Learning Buddies are needed. Our CCD program is looking
for a few adult volunteers who would be willing to assist in
our classrooms-primarily with our special needs students.
Learning Buddies would participate in a brief training and
would work with the catechist and students as they work on
their weekly lessons. Learning Buddies would not be expected
to create lesson plans or teach-just give a little extra support
and re-assurance to the students that need it. Even if you can’t
be there EVERY Sunday evening, your help would be appreciated. Our program is growing and we want it to be the best it
can possibly be for all of our students. High school through
our “Senior” parishioners are welcome to give it a try. We are
blessed with a great group of volunteer catechists and the children really are a joy to be with-so this is FUN! Please contact
Carolyn Tenaglia (570-874-2093) for more info. All volunteers would be subject to Diocesan screening and youth
protection training.
CHILDREN’S BULLETINS
Please remember that each week there are children’s bulletins
in the back of the church. There are bulletins for children from
ages 3-6 and 7-12 years old. Each week is a new bulletin.
Please take one weekly for your children.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
FOR CHILDREN—”ALLELU”!
Allelu! — Children’s Liturgy of the Word—is available
every Sunday at the 10:00 a.m. Mass. All parish children ages
4—second grade are welcome to attend.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
FIRST COMMUNICANTS
Congratulations to the children of our Parish that received
their First Communion on Sunday, May 15, 2016, they
include: McKenzie Bowers, Shane Butler,
Mya Conti, Jacob Corby, Molly Frantz, Noah
Klemer, Alexander Krapf, Gavin Madden,
Caden Mengel, Brody Noraka, Allison Stevenson, Emily Walsh, Kamryn Wolfe, and
Aiden Zilker.
May God continue to bless and protect them
and their families.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. JOSEPH PARISH
ST. JOSEPH ANNUAL STRAWBERRY SOCIAL
Our Parish will hold their second Annual Strawberry Social on
Sunday, June 5 fr om 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. Admission is
$5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children under 12 years of age.
Cost includes homemade strawberry dessert and drink, coffee,
tea or iced tea. Tickets will be available after Masses in May.
Seating is limited so get your tickets early.
APOLOGETICS FORUM:
THE CATHOLIC FAITH EXPLAINED.
Celebrating the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy
INDULGENCES
Aren’t Indulgences a thing of the Past?
What are Indulgences?
Who can grant Indulgences?
Can I buy Indulgences?
Thursday, June 2, 2016 in the St. Joseph Parish Hall
(former Annunciation BVM Hall) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
presented by Deacon Bruce Swist of St. Margaret Church
in Reading, PA.
Questions? Please contact:
[email protected]
1-610-289-8900 ext. 21
MOVIES IN THE GROVE”
We are thrilled to announce “Movies in the Grove”—family
friendly films outside under the stars. Movies are scheduled
for June 8 (Rain date June 9) and August 24 (rain date August
25) at the St. Ann Picnic Grove. Admission is free but we
are asking everyone to bring a nonperishable food item for the
local food pantry and free-will donations will also be accepted
to support the food bank. There will be free popcorn and other
surprises. Please watch the bulletin and the Frackville Catholic
Youth Facebook page for more details.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
VBS is scheduled for June 13-June 17 at the Annunciation
BVM complex. Any par ent who still needs to r egister their
children can contact Carolyn Tenaglia-570-874-2093 or
[email protected]. VBS is for childr en in gr ades
pre-school through 5th grade. There is a $5.00 fee (per child)
to help defray costs of supplies.
ALTAR SERVING—
NEW CLASS BEGINNING
Any child that has received First Holy Communion and will be
going into Third Grade or older is welcome to become an Altar
Server. Classes will take place on Monday and Tuesday, June
20, 21, 27 & 28 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the St. Ann
Church on Line Street. If you would like mor e infor mation
or to register your child, please contact the Parish
Office at 570-874-0610. New altar servers will be commissioned at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 10.
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN CLASS
Our Parish will hold a Protecting God’s Children’s class on
Tuesday, May 31 at 6:00 p.m. in the Social Room of
St. Joseph Parish (Annunciation BVM Social Room).
Anyone who will be volunteering for Vacation Bible School or
at CCD, etc. and is over the age of 18 years old must take this
class. The class is FREE and you must register by calling the
Parish Office at 570-874-0610.
ST. JOSEPH MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of †ANDREW GERGAL:
$200.00 from Steve and Marjorie Cotler & Stoudt’s Ferry
Prep. Co.
In memory of †STEVEN ACHENBACH:
$100.00 from Kathryn Achenbach
In memory of †ROBERT MARKEY:
$10.00 from Ann O’Connell
$10.00 from Connie Blozusky
$10.00 from Mary & Claudia Prosack
In memory of †EDWARD SKLARIS:
$20.00 from Carol & Charlie Thomas
$10.00 from Sylvia Yonalunas
$5.00 from Bernadette Thomas
$5.00 from Ron Jordan and Family
$10.00 from Bill and Theresa Zelonis
$10.00 from Mary Claudia and Prosack
In memory of †THOMAS J. HOMBOSKY, JR.:
$10.00 from Albert & Lorraine Gricoski
We thank you for your generous donations in your loved
ones’ memories.
FOURTH ANNUAL QUO VADIS VOCATION CAMP
The Office for Vocations, in conjunction with the Saint Andrew Committee, will be conducting its Fourth Annual Quo Vadis Vocation
Camp and Second Annual Fiat Days Vocation Camp, from Sunday,
July 17 to Thursday, July 21, 2016 on the campus of DeSales University. Both camps are open to young men and women from ages 14 to
18 (including the newly graduated). Registration is now open. There
are a limited number of spaces available. For more details and registration material, please see our webpage at
www.allentowndiocese.org. Registrations must be received by
Friday, July 1, 2016.
FRACKVILLE FARMER’S MARKET
On Thursday afternoons from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning
June 9 the Frackville Farmer’s Market will begin again.
Location is Frack Street and Lehigh Avenue beside the Wells
Fargo Bank.
ATTENTION FRACKVILLE FAMILIES
There is a FREE lunch program for children daily Monday—
Friday at the Memorial Park (West Spring Street) from June 7
until August 19 (not on July 1 or 4) at 11:15—12:15 (Please
wait for provider) ONLY CHILDREN MAY RECEIVE THIS
FOOD AND MUST REMAIN IN THE PARK WHILE
EATING. NO REGISTRATION OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“If we could comprehend all the good
things contained in Holy Communion,
nothing more would be wanting to
content the heart of man.”
—St. John Vianney
ST. PATRICK’S SENIORS’ TRIP
ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH-POTTSVILLE
St. Patrick Seniors’ Trip—Please call Joan at 570-622-7229 or
Alberta at 570-449-8296 for more information or reservation:
Blue Army Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in Washington, NJ on
July 13. Cost is $30. Dinner will be on your own at
Cracker Barrel in Clinton, NJ. Reservation deadline is
June 17.
FRACKVILLE FOOD BANK IN NEED OF SUPPLIES
The Food Pantry is held the third Thursday of each month at the Zion
Lutheran Church located at the corner of Nice and Oak Streets in
Frackville from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. A person need only show proof
of residency to receive a box of non-perishable goods. The next
Food Pantry will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016.
Our Parish is continuing to collect food as an ongoing assistance to
the Food Bank. There are barrels in the back of each of our churches
to drop your donation off. The following is a list of food items most
needed: cereal (all kinds), soup (all kinds), cans of fruit, jello, pudding, cans of vegetables (all kinds), tuna, boxed potatoes, hamburger
helper, pasta sides, spaghetti sauce, pasta (all kinds), peanut butter,
jelly, pancake mix, pancake syrup, Manwich and rice. Please check
the expiration dates!!!
HEALING MASS IN SHENANDOAH
Padre Pio Healing Ministry will hold a Healing Mass at Divine Mercy Church (224 West Cherry Street) in
Shenandoah on Friday, June 10th at 7:00 p.m. A Priest will
be available for Confession from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. For information, call Fr. Johnson at 570-599-5265 or the parish office
at 570-462-1968.
Nativity BVM High School
Nativity BVM High School has accepted several outstanding
exchange students from Spain, Germany, Mexico and China.
The students are eager to share their culture, and they are excited to be part of an American family. Host families receive
a monthly stipend to offset food and utility costs. Students
arrive with their own insurance and spending. Continuous
support from a local coordinator is provided. For more information, please contact [email protected].
2016 ST. JOSEPH PARISH FESTIVAL
Time again to watch for your Parish Raffle tickets that will be coming to you by mail. We are asking each parishioner to sell or purchase 15 Raffle tickets. Should you need more tickets, please contact the Parish Office at 570-874-0610. Along with your Raffle
tickets is a letter explaining the Parish Festival and asking you to consider being a Sponsor ($25 minimum) and volunteering some
of your time to work at the Parish Festival. We need all ages and types of workers. We will have our Themed Basket Auction, as
well, so why not starting thinking of a new theme and work with a friend or other family member to create a great basket (minimum
$25 in value). If we all work together as a Parish Family we can do great things. If you have any questions or suggestions, please
contact the Parish Office.
Friday, August 5 from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. (9:00 p.m. kitchen closes) Broken Spell
Saturday, August 6—Pe-We Damiter prior to Another Side
Saturday, August 6 from 12 noon to 11:00 p.m. (10:00 p.m. kitchen closes)
Another Side with Joe Jordan
Sunday, August 7— 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Good Times Polka Band
Polka Mass-Sunday, August 7— at 11:30 a.m. Mass in St. Joseph Parish (St. Ann location)
MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATION OF IHMs
Marian High School Celebration of IHMs
As you may already know, Sisters of IHM will be leaving St Mary’s Convent and Marian Catholic High School. In honor of the many years of service of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters to our community, Marian High School will be hosting a
Mass and Reception on June 12, 2016.
The Sisters have been one of the primary influences on all of our families’ lives for more than 100 years. From the beginning, coal region parents entrusted their children to the Sisters to re-enforce the values and faith they gave us at
home.
In lieu of gifts, the Sisters have established a “Marian High School IHM Scholarship Program” for tuition assistance for
students in grades 10, 11, 12. Tickets for the reception can be purchased and picked up at Marian High School between
9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Development Office.
You may also visit the Marian High School website for information and registration.www.mariancatholichs.org
For more information on this event, please contact Susie Gerhard, Director of Development at 570-467-0641 or
570-582-0021.
Date: Sunday, June 12, 2016
Time: Liturgy at Marian in the Auditorium begins at 1PM
Reception: 3PM at “The Valley Country Club” in Sugarloaf, PA.
(79 Country Club Road, 18249)
Cost: $30.00 per person
ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST PARISH
JULY 11—St. Matthew’s Travelers’ Atlantic City Resorts Casino Bus Trip: Cost $35—Rebate $25. Call Julie 570-544-5231
OCTOBER 20—St. Matthew’s Travelers’ Washington D.C. (Pilgrimage) Bus Trip: Call Julie 570-544-5231 for more information
and to reserve your seat.
FRACKVILLE ELKS-207 South Third Street, Frackville, PA 17931
MEMORIAL DAY GRILLIN’—MONDAY, May 30th. Stop down at the Lodge to celebr ate the memor ial Day holiday with
us. We’ll be grilling up burgers, hot dogs, and juicy steaks starting at 12 noon! Eat in or take out or call 570-874-2500 for takeout
orders.
MOVIE IN THE GROVE (update)
When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious
new panda characters. But when the villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the
impossible-learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas. Can Po
do it? Come and find out on June 8. Bring your family, a blanket and a donation for the Frackville Food Pantry to our parish picnic
grove (St. Ann’s Grove) to watch Kung Fu Panda 3. Movie is free and begins at dusk—free popcorn too! (Raindate is June 9)
PARISH OFFICE HOURS FOR WEEK OF MAY 30 THROUGH JUNE 3 (INCLUSIVE)
The Parish Office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.
Due to vacation the following will be the Parish Hours for the week of May 30 through
June 3—Tuesday through Friday—8:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Celebrating the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy...
Aren’t indulgences a thing of the past?
What are indulgences?
Who can grant indulgences?
Can I buy indulgences?
Thursday
June 2, 2016
7:00-9:00 PM
St. Joseph Parish Hall
(Annunciation BVM Hall)
9 S. Broad Mountain Ave.
Frackville, PA 17931
Presented by:
Deacon Bruce Swist
of St. Margaret Church
in Reading
Questions? Please contact:
[email protected]
610-289-8900 ext. 21
FREE OF CHARGE!! - BRING A FRIEND
**Are you in need of continuing education credits?
Attending this event counts!!**
2016 ST. JOSEPH FESTIVAL
SPONSORS
Name:
In memory of Joseph V. Gudonis and Paul
and Vincent Kowalick
Patti and Paul Domalakes
Rosemarie Grubb Family
Irene and Joe Chaya
In memory of M/M Stephen Plasksia and
M/M Edward Fronczak requested by Walter & Paula
Fronczak
$50.00
$50.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
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