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The Parish of
Saints Anthony and Rocco
30 3 SM ITH STR EET DU NM OR E, PA 1 8512
Mass Schedule
September 5, 2021 Monday through Friday ........ 8:00 AM at St. Anthony’s Church
Saturday Vigil .............................. 4:00 PM at St. Anthony’s Church
Reverend David P. Cappelloni, V. F. Sunday.......................... 8:30 & 11:00 AM at St. Anthony’s Church
Pastor
Reconcilia on
pastor@saintsanthonyandrocco.com
3:15 PM Saturday at St. Anthony’s Church or by appointment
Mary Jo Amendolaro Parish Staff
Secretary
office@saintsanthonyandrocco.com
Julie Luongo
Administra ve Assistant
office@saintsanthonyandrocco.com
Sister Donna Cerminaro, M.P.F.
Pastoral Minister
Director of Religious Forma on
educa on@saintsanthonyandrocco.com
Sister Catherine Iacouzze, M.P.F.
Pastoral Minister
Joseph Moffi
Director of Liturgy and Music
music@saintsanthonyandrocco.com
Linda Houck
Bulle n Editor
Holy Cross High School, 570-346-7541
Catholic High School
Important Information
Phone.......... 570-344-1209 Fax..........570-344-1200 Parish Office: 303 Smith St., Dunmore, PA 18512
Website ................. www.saintsanthonyandrocco.com St. Anthony's Church: 208 Smith St., Dunmore, PA 18512
Parish Office Hours .... Mon-Thurs: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM St. Rocco's Church & Parish Hall: 122 Kurtz St., Dunmore, PA 18510
CCD Phone ...................................................... 570-344-3185 Parish Convent: 118 Kurtz St., Dunmore, PA 18510
September 5, 2021 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time page 1
TODAY’S READINGS
Gospel: Mark 7:31-
First Reading: Second Reading: 37
Isaiah 35:4-7a James 2:1-5 Some people brought
Isaiah tells the people James encourages the a deaf man who could
to be strong and people to never show not speak to Jesus and
unafraid. God will favoritism. He begged him to lay his
save his people, and discusses an usher hand on the man.
the blind will see, the who escorted a rich Jesus opened the
deaf will hear, and the man to the best seat, man’s ears and cured
lame will walk. while ignoring a poor his speech
Streams will come man. God chose poor impediment. He
forth in the desert, people to be rich in ordered the people not
the sandy ground will faith, so we should to tell anyone, but
become springs of never judge people by they were too amazed
water. their riches. to keep this to
themselves.
The mission of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish of THIS WEEK’S
the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton, situated in READINGS
Dunmore, PA, is to proclaim and live the Good News of
Jesus Christ. Like a beacon on a hill, we are called to September 6-11, 2021
reveal the light of God's love through worship, the
sacraments, education, formation, outreach, service,
and the responsible stewardship of our God-given gifts. Monday—Weekday
Col 1:24─2:3; Lk 6:6-11
In the spirit of St. Anthony and St. Rocco, we are called to teach the
gospel of Christ with a special love for the Eucharist, the cross of Christ, Tuesday—Weekday
the poor, and the infirm as we welcome all people to become Disciples Col 2:6-15; Lk 6:12-19
of Christ. Steeped in the tradition of our parish founders, rich in diversity,
Wednesday—Nativity of the Blessed
we strive to meet the needs of our ever-changing faith community as we Virgin Mary
seek to build up the Kingdom of God. Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30;
Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Thursday—Peter Claver, priest
Col 3:12-17; Lk 6:27-38
Baptisms: Parents are expected to be registered parishioners who attend
weekly Mass. Please call the Office to arrange for the Baptism & pre- Friday—Weekday
Baptismal Instructions. Classes are scheduled every few months during the 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Lk 6:39-42
year. Saturday—Weekday
Marriage: Diocesan Policy states that those considering reception of the 1 Tm 1:15-17; Lk 6:43-49
Sacrament of Matrimony must meet with the Pastor at least 6 months
before a desired wedding date. No date should be set before meeting with
the Pastor. Pre-Cana Instructions are required. Please call the Office for
more information.
RCIA: Please call the Office to arrange Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults instruction for adults/older children wishing to become members of
the Catholic Church.
Anointing of the Sick/Hospital Calls: Please notify the Office of those
sick or hospitalized. Due to the pandemic, we are not making regular
hospital visits, but Fr. Cappelloni will administer the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick when needed.
Religious Education: Grades 1-8 Classes are 9:30-10:45 AM each
Sunday, September-May, in St. Anthony’s School. Our Religious Education
Office is open Sunday mornings; phone 570-344-3185. Sr. Donna
Cerminaro, MPF, is Director of Religious Ed.
September 5, 2021 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time page 2
PASTOR’S CORNER THIs WEEK
The month of September is in in our parish
full swing. Fall is in the air, and
summer has become a ALL MASSES ARE HELD IN
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH and
memory. School and all of its ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
activities are off and running, and
life is once again a beehive of Sunday, September 5
activity. 8:30 AM Mass
Of course, religious education 11:30 AM Mass
classes in our parish are also Monday, September 6
beginning next weekend, and we 8:00 AM Mass
focus once again on our children Tuesday, September 7
and the teachers who volunteer to 8:00 AM Mass
teach them the ways of the faith.
I have said many times that successful adults. Wednesday, September 8
one of the most important things 8:00 AM Mass
We encourage them in Thursday, September 9
that we do is to teach our children their athletic or dance or 8:00 AM Mass
their religion and help them to other special activities,
grow in their faith. The children all making sure that they Friday, September 10
know that the most important 8:00 AM Mass
practice and attend the
thing to do on the weekend is to events that they must so that Saturday, September 11
“Go to church.” The most they can be the best that 4:00 PM Mass
important thing that we do as the they can be. Sunday, September 12
Church is to help our children learn We are called to do no 8:30 AM Mass
about the faith. less with their religious 9:30 AM CCD Classes begin
We are very grateful to the education, which is at least 11:30 AM Mass
teachers and aides who freely give as important of all of the rest
of their time and talents every of the activities. Faith will
Sunday to teach our children. They color the decisions they make for
also take time out of their weekly the rest of their lives. Faith will regularly attending Mass and
schedule to prepare for their help them in good times and in participating in the liturgies and
classes. These volunteers donate bad. It will help them through the activities of our parish faith
time and effort to help our young most difficult situations in which community.
people learn and understand our they may find themselves during Let us take time this weekend
religion and to encourage them in their lives. Faith may even lead to thank God for our religious
practicing the faith. them to be great leaders who help education teachers and for people
As every parent knows, at the to make the world a better place. everywhere who remind us of
beginning of the Rite of Baptism, We, as parents and God’s love and presence – whose
the priest asks the parents if they grandparents and aunts and uncles practice of the faith helps us all to
understand what they are asking and friends, must do all that we know God.
and undertaking: namely, to teach can to help our children grow into As our Religious Education
their children about their faith and adults who are true disciples, living classes for the year begin, we
to promise to raise them “in the and practicing their faith. We must thank our CCD volunteers for their
practice of the faith.” So, do whatever we can to support time, talent, and commitment to
obviously, it is primarily the and promote the “practice of the our children and their families.
parents’ responsibility to educate faith” and the religious education
their child. of our children.
However, we, as the Church, As one
also make a promise to the parents of our
and the child: that we will help newest
and support them in fulfilling that saints,
promise. Our CCD teachers do that Mother
in a special way. The rest of the Teresa,
Church does that by witnessing to did, we
one another in faith-filled actions. must set
We are all familiar with helping an
children with their homework, example
making sure that they study and for our
go to school each day. We children
encourage them to do the best and live
that they can in school so that they our own
can grow up and become faith by
September 5, 2021 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time page 3
Today’s readings He goes on to say, “Whoever does not carry his
make very clear the own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.”
demands that will be In other words, it’s all or nothing. Compromise is
made of those simply not possible. Christ wants us to give all of
wanting to be called ourselves, all aspects of our individual lives, our
disciples of Christ. family life, our parish, over to Him and to the pursuit
We must be prepared of His kingdom.
to give our all to Him. To further this point, Christ shares two parables.
But in the end, the The first is about a builder who wants to construct a
life of discipleship — tower. Christ says that before beginning, the builder
the stewardship way must sit down and consider the cost to see if he has
of life — is the only what is needed to complete the project. The second
life that can truly parable is of a king facing a potential battle. Again,
satisfy. Christ says he must first consider if he has sufficient
Our First Reading, troops for success before he goes off headlong into
from the ancient book of Wisdom, prepares us for the battle. Discipleship will cost us, and we must be
challenging teaching that will follow in today’s Gospel prepared to give it our all.
passage. “Who can know God’s counsel or who can And just when we think our Lord might soften His
conceive what the Lord intends? For the deliberations message to make it a little more palatable, He goes
of mortals are timid… the corruptible body burdens further! “Anyone of you who does not renounce all
the soul and the earthen shelter weighs down the his possessions cannot be my disciple.” Why is our
mind that has many concerns.” Lord being so demanding? Only because He knows us
Weighed down by financial woes, relationship so well and loves us so much.
stress, illness — all the concerns of modern life (and He knows that if we do not live with great
apparently, ancient life, too) — how can we possibly intentionality — putting Him first before all else — we
concern ourselves with anything more than these will easily be swallowed up by the earthly cares that
immediate needs? Our human “earthly” instincts limit weigh us down — our material things, our status, and
our ability to think with an eternal perspective. But, a our egos. He knows that these things cannot satisfy
few verses later, we are told that God has sent His us. He knows this because He is our Maker, and He
Holy Spirit from on high to assist us. “And thus were made us for more.
the paths of those on earth made straight.” Relying We are made to be His disciples, to seek after
on the Holy Spirit, we can live indeed live for higher Him and His Kingdom. Embracing stewardship as a
goals despite all the challenges of daily life. way of life allows us to count the cost and then run
But this way of life will not be easy, and our Lord, after Him with all our might.
knowing well our human nature, must prepare us for
the challenge. In the Gospel passage from Luke,
Christ is very straightforward about the cost of living
for the higher aims of discipleship. “If anyone comes
to me without hating his father and mother, wife and
children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life,
he cannot be my disciple.” Our Lord is speaking here
not of emotions, but rather of priorities. He must
come first in all aspects of our lives. Period.
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Everyone of you who does not renounce all his
THE LORD’S PORTION possessions cannot be my disciple." - Luke 14:33
Collection totals: August 22, 2021
When we first hear this statement, it seems that
Sunday Envelopes…………………………........$5,510.00
Jesus is making an unrealistic demand upon us.
Student Envelopes……………………………..……..57.00
Loose…………………………………....………...….181.00
How can we renounce all of our possessions? We
need them to live. However, what we must
Other………………………………………………. 1,141.00
Total………………..………….$6,889.00
renounce is the belief that they belong to us.
Everything that we have belongs to God alone.
All of our resources are entrusted to us not
ON THAT WEEKEND … only for our own use, but also so that we can help
296 adults & 18 students used their Sunday envelopes. others. Once we renounce the idea that we possess
25 families contributed through online giving. or are entitled to anything, it is much easier to share
the many gifts that God has given us. Then we truly
Thank you, and may God bless you for your continued are His Disciples.
generosity to the parish!
September 5, 2021 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time page 4
Please remember in your
personal prayer the
members of our parish who
are in need of prayer.
There are many people in
nursing homes and
hospitals, people who are
homebound and sick, and
others who experience many other types of trials in their September 6 - 12, 2021
lives. All Masses are at St. Anthony of Padua Church
Lord God of healing and wholeness, Monday, September 6
I ask your blessing upon my brothers and sisters who 8:00 AM Marie C. Falzone
are currently experiencing difficulties in their lives,
especially those who are members of Saints by SS Anthony & Rocco Altar & Rosary Society
Anthony and Rocco Parish. Tuesday, September 7
I trust in your goodness and in your loving mercy. 8:00 AM Peter LaPergola
Help these fellow disciples on their journey to your
kingdom. Bring them to healing and wholeness and by Patti & Rob McKeon & Family
peace. Give them the strength to accept their Wednesday, September 8
current situations and the courage they need to do 8:00 AM Donato & Leonard Ciaglia, Jr. and
what they must as they move forward in this life.
Bless them with the knowledge of your presence and Felix Scagliotti, Jr. by Family
the grace of your love so that they may rejoice with Thursday, September 9
you both now and in the kingdom to come. 8:00 AM Deceased of Farris Family by Lucille
I ask this in the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen. Fastiggi
Friday, September 10
Please pray for those who have died, 8:00 AM Mary Kaminski by Marlene & Jeff Spagna
especially Saturday, September 11
Charles Sardo and Mary Torcasso. 4 PM Frank T. Summa, Sr.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let by SS. Anthony & Rocco Altar & Rosary Society
perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, Sunday, September 12
and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the 8:30 AM Donato Alu by Joseph & Jennifer Moffitt
mercy of God, rest in peace.
11:00 AM James & Angela Cantafio by Family
BANNS OF PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS
MARRIAGE Please pray for those who serve our country in military duty throughout the
world. To add the name of an active duty military personnel from SS. Anthony
I. Ian Ryczak and and Rocco Parish, please call the Parish Office.
Maura Azzarelli SPC. JESSICA BEAVERS, USA A1C ANGELO MONTARO, USAF
PVT. 1ST CLASS AARON BISTRAN, USMC AMN. SHERMAN JAMES PORTELL, USAF
BRIG. GEN. CHRISTOPHER BURNE, USAF LT. JONATHAN PUHALLA, USA
LT. JASON A. BUSELLI, USA CW2 JOHN T. REDMAN, USN
COL. JAMES F. CUMMINGS, MD, USA HA CONOR J. RUANE, USN
IN MEMORIAM CORP. CHRISTOPHER DESANDO MAJ. ANDREW SCHLESSINGER, USA
SGT. RYAN HARBAUGH, USA LT. CHRISTOPHERSHIVOCK, USCG
September 4 –10, 2021 A1C DARREN HUSSEY, USAF SSG. ERIC SLOSS, USA
LCDR WILLIAM E. KELLY, MSC USN MM2 SHAWN SMITH, USN
SPC. KAILA LEWONCZYK, USA 1ST LT. WILLIAM C. STUCKART, USMC
Altar Candles: In Memory of the MAJ. ROBERT MCALLISTER, USA CPT. MICHAEL TODARO
Deceased Members of the A1C MARK MICCICHE, USAF GYSGT. MICHAEL P. WENTLINE, USMC
Pugliese & Mandarano Families
by Pugliese Family. Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them
and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us. We ask this in the name of
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
September 5, 2021 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time page 5
FESTIVAL FINALE
FAITH MATTERS
THANK YOU to the following Major 2021 VARIETY BASKET WINNERS
Sponsors for their generous # Donated By Basket Title Winner
contributions to our Italian Festival! 1 Fidelity Bank Grill Bob Frick
2 Kim and Joe Marchese Penn State Sitting Lion` Phil Henry
Arcaro & Genell 3 Angela Yunko Make a Dessert Katina Foster
Biagi Construction, LLC 4 Dunmore Lumber Circular Saw Brian Santasiero
Brian J. Cali, Attorney At Law 5 Sid DeSantis Lottery Frame Geri Featherby
Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home/ 6 Jo Ann Foley Bake Off Leah Otasevic
Savino Traditional Funerals & Cremation Care 7 Mary Kay & Gino Tempesta Scout Bag Ann Marzolino
Charlie Cascio
8 Michele and Frank Cali Good Morning Alycia Coar
DeNaples Family
9 Janice, Carl, & Gabriella Ives Live With It Melanie Harrison
Dunmore Appliance
Dunmore Lumber 10 Kersavage & Padula Families Coach Wristlet Delilah Zvirblis
Fidelity Bank 11 Cal-Ideas Deck the Halls Kim Hunt
Robert P. Harrington, Inc. 12 Kersavage & Padula Families Vera Bradley Beach Bag Lindsey Stevens
Hazen Oil 13 Michele and Frank Cali Picnic Time Tina Portanova
I & M Wealth Advisors 14 Tom's Pools Pool Supplies Colleen Brown
Jerry’s For All Seasons 15 Josephine Worobey Live With It Gina DeNaples
King Glass of NEPA, Inc. 16 Georgette Mecca Wine and Wine Carrier Rose Zalewski
Lackawanna Mobile X-Ray, Inc. 17 Ann Parks Garden Terrace Pitcher Set Cara Kersavage
Fred & Diane Lewis 18 Mary Jo Amendolaro Kitchen Helpers Carrie Giannone
Mesko Glass 19 Terry Macciocco, Diane Lewis, & Mary Ann Ragnacci
Pasqualichio Brothers, Inc. Luggage Set Jeannie Massaro
Dave Perry General Contracting, LLC 20 Friend SS. Anthony & Rocco Lamb Chair & Plush Michael Bugrada
Perry’s Learning Center 21 Friend SS. Anthony & Rocco Dinosaur Chair & Plush Olivia & Max Meola
Dom Portanova & Assoc., Inc. 22 Friend of SS. Anthony and Rocco Yarn Basket Jordan McCormack
RALDAR Enterprises, Inc. 23 Karen Rossmell Pet Basket Cabrini Baldassari
Riccardo’s Market 24 Mary Elaine Biaggi Picnic Cooler Wine Basket Lisa Leo
Pete Sabia 25 Tracey Bailey & Family Family Movie Night Alana Ruddy
Donna & Gregg Schmidt 26 Kaleena Dunda Collector Baby Doll Lisa Shemchek
Sheeley’s Drug Store 27 Vita Malinak Spice of Life Rose Zalewski
Sirotnak Family 28 Friend of SS. Anthony & Rocco Holiday Nutcrackers Brian Santasiero
JP Sweeney Family 29 Patti and Bob Montalbano Cheers to You Lisa Rink
30 The Behler Family Let's Play Monopoly Angelo Capone
THANK YOU to the following for their specific 31 Pudgie and Buddy Stivala Sacred Hearts Picture Cameron Kashmer
contributions to our Italian Festival! 32 All Dolls Donated by Kaleena Dunda Geisha Doll Margaret Franks
33 Tara Cooper Lemon Happiness Jerry Gardecki
Larry Nicolais of Constantino’s Catering & 34 Caitlin and Dean Cali That's Italian Dottie Gervasi
Events, Inc. for the pasta sauce. 35 Enchanted Elephant Matching Backpacks Voma
Cara Mia’s Delicatessen for the pasta sauce. 36 Ann & Donato Summa Paws Karen Rossmell
James & Margaret Sacco for the pasta.
37 Pat Hughes T-fal Pots and Utensils Mike Theriault
Ragnacci’s Restaurant for providing supplies for the
38 Patrice Lawrence Children's Storybooks Saundra Horvick
pasta fagioli and for slicing the porketta.
M J Cordaro Enterprises for cases of bottled water. 39 Jo Anne Cortese Gardening Items Barbara Nole
The Police Departments of Dunmore & Scranton 40 Debbie Policichio Miss Debbie's Soaps Lisa Rydzanich
for working the procession. 41 Building the Kingdom of God Skating Along Jennifer Baron
James Mack Printing for poster printing. 42 Bunker Hill Boutique Women's Accessories Cabrini Baldassari
Pete’s Garage for the shuttle bus transportation. 43 John Gregory Hand Vac Carol Reedy
Kay’s Pizza & the Amendolaro Family for the 44 Mauri Olivetti Off to School (Kate Spade) Shellie DeSantis
cotton candy, candy apples, root beer floats & ice 45 Sara and Jason Cali Ice Cream Treats Marisa Moraski
cream sundaes. 46 Terrie and Lindsay Barrasse Dog Toys & Treats Victoria Smolkis
Tony Frable of Morgan'z Pub & Eatery for boiling 47 Cathy Duchnowski & Geralyn Swinnick
the pasta. GC & Mary Kay Cosmetics Anna Marie Marushock
Altar & Rosary Society members, parishioners & 48 Sandy FoleyTommy Bah ama Cooler & Wine Glasses Sara Amendolaro
friends for baked goods at the cappuccino stand. 49 Kim Marchese Morning Brew Ashley Fischetti
Digital Sound Systems for providing the sound 50 Libby Cali Welcome Wreath & Accessories Ava Kalteski
system. 51 Cali Rose Studio Novelty Gifts A Little Bit of Everything Dante Stipp
We are also most grateful to everyone who 52 Friend SS. Anthony & Rocco Famous Mystery Authors Anna Killeen
donated non-perishables and other items to the 53 Vita Malinak Prayerful Angela Pigga
Festival. And of course we can never say thank 54 The Walsh Family Movie Time Arline Vaslavek
you enough to all who volunteered their time 55 Julie Yando Men's Toiletries Jillian O'Malley
and talents to work! Your contributions & 56 Lorraine Kishel The Wise Owl Lauren Pierce
efforts made for a great Festival! (Continued on page 6)
September 5, 2021 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time page 6
# Donated By Basket Title Winner # Donated By Basket Title Winner
57 Karen & John McGrath & Carm Donato 109 Sibio's Restaurant $60.00 Sibio's GC Kathryn Foley
Welcome Baby Donna Pivovarnik 110 Dino's Gift Certificate $40 Gift Certificate Michael Serbin
58 Kaleena Dunda Collector Doll on Swing Rosalina Policichio 111 Carlucci~Golden~Desantis Funeral Home $100 CASH
59 Nibbles and Bits Gourmet Snack Basket Kate Dougherty Linda Fagnani
60 Christine and Nicole Pizzola Hair Care Products Katie Cappelloni 112 La Cucina Restaurant $50 La Cucina GC Gail Calamino
61 Danielle Kersavage Paparazzi Jewelry Angela Engleman 113 Small Frye's $50 GiftCertificate Matt Clemente
62 Jim & Barbara Colangelo Get Ready for Company Patty Kandrat 114 Two Brothers $40 GC Two Brothers Yasmine Solomen
63 Mary Ellen Grippo Car Detailing Joan Ciani 115 Cali's Don Tomaso $25 GC Cali's Don Tomaso Chris Barletta
64 Vita Malinak Playful dogs Jordan McCormack 116 Patti & Damon Spaday $50 GC Pronto's Sandy Coar
65 The Coar Family Bluetooth Speaker Grace Hogan 117 E Mobile Gym (Dunmore)10 Class Pass Package ($85 Value)
66 Rachel Genovese Family Wreath Tommy Czarkowski Lauren Blake
67 Ann Parks Christmas Wreath Karen Dougherty 118 Frank & Gloria Brozzetti $100 Small Frye's GC Nancy Murray
68 The Green Scene Jesus Picture Dan Wollner 119 Friend Campbell Jersey Bill Carter
69 Bridget Coyer Coffee Time Justina F. 120 Angelo's Restaurant $50 Angelo's GC Christy Smith
70 Lorraine Kishel Blue Chevron Afghan Jim/Barb Colangelo 121 The Mack Family The Holy Family Statue Tara Savich
71 In memory of Florence Straz 122 Building the Kingdom of God Skateboard Cabrini Baldassari
White Handmade Infant Sweater Set Dana Woyshnor
72 In memory of Florence Straz
PURSE WINNERS
Purse # Description Winner
Pink Handmade Infant Sweater Set Peggy Baron
1 Jessica Simpson-Tan Frani Malinoski
73 In memory of Florence Straz
2 Burgendy Leather Handbag Donna Pivovarink
Boy Handmade Infant Sweater Se Melissa Policichio
3 Guess-Brown Hand bag Anna
74 Georgette Mecca Handmade Quilt Dominique Scalese
4 Jessica Simpson-Mint Green Maria Baron
75 Kathleen O'Donnell Wine Glasses Basket Jack/Joan Corbett
5 Giorgia Milanik-Tan Handbag Bob Stanek
76 United Sports Academy
6 Vince Camuto-Black Bag Kathy Francescnelli
USA Free Month of Gymnastics Bridget Kapmey
7 Simply Vera-Mauve Purse Victoria Polkowski
77 Rose Baas & Helen Siconolfi $50.00 Cash Lil Berberich
8 Nine West-Brown Handbag Joan Cerka
78 Dr. Joe and Joanne Cimochowski $100 CASH Robert Reedy
9 J.Jill Multi Color Clutch Layla King
79 DePietro's Pharmacy 4 Club Seat Railriders Tkts Jeffrey L.
10 Kate Spade-Light Pink Rose Anelli
80 Amendolaro's $50.00 Amendolaro GC Valerie Clark
11 Brown Leather Cross Body Tara Cooper
81 Stirna's Restaurant $50.00 Stirna's GC Diane Gavern
12 Fjallraven-Light green Sicily
82 Ross McDonell Optical $25.00 Vision Certificate Geralyn Swinick
13 Dooney& Bourke-Pink Bag MariAnne Vieira
83 Dunmore School District
14 Kate Spade Floral Backpack Sicily
2 A/2 St Reg Season Passes DBuck Football Debbie Lonstein
15 Kate Spade Strip Cross Body Bobbi DeNapoli
84 Honky Tonk($20), Calabria ($20)
16 Tory Burch-Multi Tote Cara Kersavage
Around The Town Gift Certificates Barb Cerra
17 Kate Spade Gift Card -$300 Kate Elliot
85 Paula and Doc Dougherty $50 Visa Gift Card Jennifer Baron
18 Coach Gift Card-$200 Dawn Woodbridge
86 Lori and Frank Summa $100.00 GC Sushi Thai Spady
19 Coach-Yellow with leopard trim Alicia Cleary
87 Rita's Italian Ice & Lynn Sandy's Cakes
20 Kate Spade Dark Purple Amy Oakley
Sweets & Treats Susan Markvich
21 MM Brand-Brown Handbag Gene Lee
88 Gertrude Hawk $25 Gertrude Hawk GC Donna Pivovornik
22 Michael Kors-Brown Handbag Ann Baranowski
89 Pizza Hut (GC) & Grande Pizza (2 Pizza's) Pizza Night Ron Kulick
23 Vera Bradley-Crab Crossbody Kim Dougherty
90 Cheryl's Studio $50 Cheryl's Studio Judy Cosgrove
24 Tory Burch-Dark Cranberry Colleen Joyce
91 Loading Dock $40.00 Loading Dock GC Maria Lowler
25 Dooney& Bourke Colorful Crossbody Laura Shumlas
92 Ermie's Cake Pops $25.00 GC Ermie's Cake Pops Pat Pope
26 J.Jill Multi Summer Tote Ann Marie Sabia
93 Dunmore Seafood $25.00 GC Sara Amendolaro
27 Coach-Blue Crossbody Nicole Ostrowski
94 Stirna's Restaurant $50.00 Stirna's GC Kim Eiden
28 Leather Tan Handbag Cara Kersavage
95 Cara Mia's $25.00 Gift Certificate Kelsey Garofalo
29 Dooney& Bourke Brown Leather Diane Jenkins
96 Small Frye's $50 Gift Certificate Mary Anne Abdo
30 Dooney& Bourke Duffle Tote Dorothy Lynott
97 Dr. Frank Padula $100.00 Cash Joe/ Arlene Ames
31 Michael Kors-White and Tan Handbag Cheryl Pavlowksi
98 Honky Tonk($20), Calabria ($20)
32 Dooney&Bourke-Brown & Green Donna Mathewson
Around The Town Gift Certificates Trish Sibio
33 Hunter-Multi Backpack Lindsey Stevens
99 Cara Mia's $25.00 Gift Certificate Lisa Barrett
34 Dooney&Bourke Pink Handbag Debbie Marichak
100 Russell Preno's Restaurant
35 Black Multi pocket Handbag Maria Baron
$25 Russell Preno's Restaurant GC Diane Gavern
36 Nine West-Black Handbag Cathy Duchnowski
101 Cheryl's Studio $50 Cheryl's Studio Dante Stipp
37 Lulu Lemon green Backpack Davida Sweeney
102 Fratelli's $25 Fratelli's GC Alicia Olivetti
38 Leather Cluth-Brown Catherine Keegan
103 Russell Preno's Restaurant
39 Brown Leather Cross Body Rosemary Grochowski
$25 Russell Preno's Restaurant GC Cindy Gentile
40 Vera Bradley-Overnight Bag Cathy Duchnowski
104 Gertrude Hawk $25 Gertrude Hawk GC Brian Bewick
41 Kate Spade-Dark Pink Bag Kelly Evans
105 Charlie Mecca 2 Comp Rounds of Golf (Elmhurst Country Club) &
42 Lacoste-Light Green Bag Bridget Kapmeyer
Golf Club Joe/Arlene Ames
43 Long Champ-Maroon Bag Laura Shumlas
106 La Cucina Restaurant $50 La Cucina GC Debbie Kamarunas
44 Vera Bradley-Backpack Nadine Ferrario
107 Fratelli's $25 Fratelli's GC Maureen Androski
45 Michael Kors-Navy Blue Handbag Carol Yencho
108 Coviello's Diner $30 Coviello's Diner GC Todd Davenport
(continued on page 8)
September 5, 2021 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time page 7
FESTIVAL FINALE
Please patronize the following businesses who Frank & Cammie Castellano—In Memory of John & Janet McHale—Happy Festival Weekend
generously donated to the success of our Peter & Ruth Castellano Marietta Minelli—The Cappelloni & Minelli Families
festival as stand sponsors: Joanne Cimochowski—In Memory of Carmella Massaro Frank & Angela Montaro - In Memory of Ralph J. Montaro
CAL-IDEAS INC., Advertising Specialties Allegrucci Susan Montaro & Children - In Loving Memory
Cara Mia’s Delicatessen Michael Colangelo—Colangelo Family of Ralph Montaro
Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Inc. Dino Darbenzio-In Loving Memory of Karen Mele Charles and Margaret Morell-In Memory of Carissa Dartt
Constantino's Catering & Events, Inc. Darbenzio Chris & Lori Murray—In Honor of MaryEllen Jones
MJ Cordaro Enterprises Joseph & Elizabeth D’Arienzo-In Loving Memory of Angela In Memory of Sam & Rose Naro
DePietro’s Pharmacy D’Arienzo by Joe & Elizabeth D’Arienzo Elizabeth Olaf—In Memory of Debra Carr
De Pietro’s Pharmacy—In Memory of Anthony J. De Pietro Jeff & Ashley DeAngelo—The DeAngelo Family Marlene Pace—In Memory of Nick Pace
Desperate Landscapes & Lawn Care David & Denise DelVecchio—The DelVecchio Family Ann Parks—In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Anthony DeNapole
Dunmore Lumber Co. Yolanda DelVecchio—In Memory of Cody Barrasse Perry Family—In Loving Tribute to John & Antoinette Perry
Dunmore Roofing & Supply Co. Lou & Catherine DiMattio—Friday Night Cheese Sponsor Margaret Mary Piepoli - In Memory of Michael J. Piepoli
Louis A. Genello, D.D.S.—General & Cosmetic Dentistry Michael, Paula, Alex, Kyle & Michael Dougherty - by Children & Grandchildren
Green Street Beverage In Loving Memory of Brian Forgione Pisa Family
John J. Gregory Co., Inc. Mechanical Contractors Jim and Rosemarie Finelli & Family Pisa Family - In Memory of Al Pisa
Jersey Mike’s Subs— Dickson City Mary Fuller—In Memory of Richard Fuller, Mike, Helen & Carlo Pisa & Dan Riccardo - In Memory of
Jersey Mike’s Subs—In Memory of Joseph, Vincenza Ann Russell by Family Father Anthony Tombasco "Fr. Tom"
and Francis Genett Anthony and Ann Marie Genello - In Loving Memory of Nicholas & Claire Pugliese— In Memory of
Kincel & Company Insurance . Mollie & James Petriello Deceased Members of Pugliese & Mandarano Families
Morell-LaBelle Funeral Home and Monuments Nancy Gillette - In Memory of Rocky Gillette John Jr. & Christine Pupalitis-In Memory of Leo Marti
Morgan Stanley—Ralph Colo, Mark Occhipinti Alan Goldstein-In Memory of Salvatore "Witchie" Mecca John Jr. & Christine Pupalitis—In Loving Memory of
& Jim Schuster Alan Goldstein-In Memory of Msgr. Anthony C. Marra Rose Mary Pupalitis
Anthony Montaro—Masonry, Snow Plowing, Joe & Elvira Grasso-Honoring The Memory of Pyeron Family—Tom, Paula & Zac
Commercial Landscaping Louie & Rose Latrella Jim & Joanne Quinn—In Honor of Kelsey, Merrilee &
Pennwood Financial Group—Dave Patchcoski, Margaret Greco—In Loving Memory of John J. Greco, Jr. Mackenzie
Jim Colangelo & Justin Patchcoski by Wife, Margaret and Children Riccardo Family—In Memory of Bette Riccardo
Ragnacci's Family Restaurant Margaret Greco - In Memory of John & Mary Greco Riccardo Family— In Memory of Sal Riccardo
Riccardo's Market and Andrew & Kathryn Powanda Mary F. Rinaldi - In Memory of My Beloved
Sack's Tailor Shop Joseph & Melissa Gregory—In Memory of William P. Rinaldi "Billy Boy" by your Wife, Mary F.
Savino Traditional Funerals & Cremation Care John “Bucky” Gregory and Vince Mecca Jr. by Joe, Rinaldi
Summa & Iezzi, Inc. Melissa, Vincenza & Gemma Gregory James & Margaret Sacco
T.W. Electrical, Inc.—In Memory of Pat Capece, Rosemary Grochowski—In Memory of Max Grochowski San Cataldo Club
Grace Capece and Gary Wharton and Bradford Rapp John & Mary Ann Sanko—In Loving Memory of
T.W. Electrical, Inc.—In Memory of Kalinowski Family—Jody, Natalie, Jake & Luke Sico & Sanko Families
John “Bucky” Gregory, Sr. Kalinowski Family—In Memory of Joseph Kalinowski John & Mary Ann Sanko—IN Loving Memory of Mrs. Mary,
T.W. Electrical, Inc.—In Memory of Ed Katusak—In Memory of Josephine & Frank Katusak James C. & Frances Messina
Ernest (Ernie) P. Gentile and Barb Santarsiero Richard & Terri Scaccia—Brad & Elizabeth Coleman,
Tempesta Driving School—In Memory of Knights of Columbus Dunmore Council 3635 Anthony & Elizabeth Scaccia, Richard & Terri Scaccia
Pomp & Mary Tempesta and Jack & Ellie Clifford Tina Lavelle—In Memory of the Rinaldi, Coccia Ralph & Laura Schmidt - Schmidt Family
Thank you to the following individuals, & Lavelle Families Donna Scotchlas - In Memory of John & Mary Scotchlas
families & organizations who generously Fred & Diane Lewis—In Memory of the Deceased Helen Siconolfi - In Memory of Joseph P. Siconolfi
donated to the success of our festival as Members of the Lewis & Valvano Families SS. Anthony & Rocco Altar & Rosary Society
stand sponsors: Jerry & Allison Longo—In Memory of SS Anthony & Rocco Holy Name Society
Dan & Jean Marie Alu— In Loving Memory of Donato Carmella & Joe Longo St. Anthony’s Memorial Park Association—St. Anthony’s
“Dick” Alu by Dan & Jean Marie Alu & Family Bob, Heather & Isabella Luciani—In Memory of Playground Association
Dan & Jean Marie Alu—In Loving Memory of John J. Raffaele Luciani Sam & Pauline Stivala - In Loving Memory of the
Greco, Jr. by Dan & Jean Marie Alu & Family Bob, Heather & Isabella Luciani—In Loving Memory of Luongo Family & Sister, Joan Guariglia
Paris & Tana Alunni— The Alunni’s—Rachel, Alexander Ballantine Strauskulage Family—In Memory of Captain Paul & Josie
Daniela, Paris & Katie Bob, Heather & Isabella Luciani—In Loving Memory of Strauskulage, Love, Your Children & Grandchildren
Paris & Tana Alunni - In Memory of Robert Mayer Father Cassian Yuhaus Strauskulage Family—In Memory of Our Sister, Theresa,
Vincent & Roseann Arnone - In Memory of Bob, Heather & Isabella Luciani—In Loving Memory of We Love & Miss You!, Ellen, Paula, Straz & Miss Mary
Grace & Louis Arnone by Family Damaris Ryerson Tom & Geralyn Swinick—Swinick Family
Vincent & Roseann Arnone - In Memory of Joe & Jim Marchese—Marchese Family M/M Cosimo Trapani—In Memory of
Dorothy & Louis Bouselli by Family Joe & Kim Marchese—Sal Mecca Family Sandra & Joseph Taylor
Carmel A. Biko—In Memory of Angelina Verrastro & Mary Ellen Marciano-In Loving Memory of Vincent Family—In Memory of Joseph, Betty
Leonard Verrastro Mary & Joseph Pichiarello & & Matthew Caputo
Tony and Liz Bouselli Anthony & Angelica Marciano Paul G. & Dr. Kathleen Iezzi Walsh-Iezzi & Walsh Families
Elaine Cameli & Family—George Cameli, Loved & Missed Mike & Danielle Marcinek-In Memory of Donato “Dick” Alu Yanisko Family—Steve, Stacey, Stephen, Luke & Alec
by Elaine & Family Mike & Danielle Marcinek-In Memory of John J. Greco, Jr. Bob & Mary Ann Yausm—Saturday Cheese Sponsor
Cantarella Family—In Loving Memory of Jennifer Marrese—In Memory of Rose Marrese, Bob & Mary Ann Yausm - In Memory of
Nellie & Rock Cantarella Mal Giambrone & Emma Haggerty Donato & Grace Mecca and William & Anna Yausm
Fr. David Cappelloni—In Memory of Chris & Jeanne Massaro—The Massaro Family Yunko Family— In Memory of Joe & Lucy Gambo
Albert & Geva Cappelloni Jill Mathewson—In Memory of Elinor Amendolaro
THANK YOU to all who contributed to the
2021 SS. Anthony & Rocco Parish Annual Italian Festival.
Mark your calendar for next year’s Festival on August 12-14, 2022!
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OUR PARISH COMMUNITY
ST. ANTHONY'S MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND is
available for rentals for sports events (games,
practices, tournaments, etc.). We are also open for
pavilion rentals for graduations, re-unions,
birthdays, etc. Please call to schedule your date.
Officers: Sept 6 Labor Day
Lenny Condi, President (570-309-7718) Sept 12 CCD Classes begin
Maria Tilberry, Secretary (570-800-5181)
Oct 13-14 Octoberfest/Pasta Dinner
NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS? Call us to
volunteer your help and meet your requirements. Nov 25 Thanksgiving Day
ST. ANTHONY'S PARK IS OPEN FOR LUNCH, MON. Nov 28 First Sunday of Advent
THRU FRI. FROM 11:30AM TO 1PM, AND FOR DINNER,
MON. THRU THURS. AFTER 5:30PM. FOOD IS Aug 12-14, 2022 Annual Italian Festival
DELICIOUS AND PRICES ARE REASONABLE. EVERYONE
IS WELCOME.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CCD NEWS - CCD will begin Sunday, September 12, 2021 with in-person education. We will be following
the diocesan guidelines for to ensure the safety of our children and their teachers. All students and
teachers will be required to wear a mask while in the building and students will be seated three feet
apart. In order to accommodate all of our children, the 5th and 8th grade will have and A and B schedule
as they did last year. All other students will be able to attend each week. Parents of CCD aged children
should have received a registration letter this past week with more information. Please register your child
for CCD as soon as possible. One of the most important things that we do as a parish and as parents is to
give our children a strong foundation for their faith. As we look forward to a new year of religious
education, please let us know if you have any concerns or questions.
Liturgy/music/MINISTRY/NEWS
MINISTRY SCHEDULES
Sept 11/12 Acolytes Lectors E. Ministers
4:00 PM L. Urban C. Pisa R. Baas, R. Sabato, A. Wentline
8:30 AM L. Miller J. Janssen C. & J. Cantarella, J. Reese
11:00 AM G. Castellano C. Shivock C. Castellano, A. Mellert, D. Policichio
Purse # Description Winner
46 Red Back Pack Kelly Paranick RAFFLE WINNERS:
47 Coach Cross Body Melissa Gilgallon
PAINTING—”On The Road To Sienna” - Pat Padula
48 Vera Bradley Floral Cross Body Anna Cipriano
49 Michael Kors white with yellow stripe Cystal Vansant 50/50 RAFFLE— Tim Doris
50 Michael Kors-Black with gold chain Colleen Orzel
51 Michael Kors-Brown Weave Tote Cara Kersavage
Thanks to all who donated and supported the basket and
purse raffles, and congratulations to all the winners!
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