Staff
- Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka, Pastor
- James Rose, Deacon
- Kathy Franceschelli, Parish Secretary
Office Hours
Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to our First Communion and Confirmation students who received the Sacraments on May 6th and April 26th respectively. Thank you to the teachers and parents who guided them through their preparation. Everyone did an excellent job. Please keep these students in your prayers.
New Acolytes
Two young men from the First Communion class elect to become Altar Servers, pictured here with one of the older servers. Any student who has received First Communion may begin to server. Call the Parish office for more information and to begin training.
MAY CROWNING
Our beautiful, annual May Crowning was held on May 7th. Thank you to the member of the First Communion Class for serving in the court along with the young ladies from the Confirmation class. Jesenia Kester was May Queen, Maisie Barnic and Makenzie Foley were crown carriers.
Events
- Nov 21 2024 5:30 pm - Choir Practice
- Nov 28 2024 5:30 pm - Choir Practice
- Dec 5 2024 5:30 pm - Choir Practice
QAP Up to Date
2023 Marion Award
Posted in Blog on 05/15/23
Congratulations to our graduating High School seniors who will receive the Marian Award at ... Read More »
First Communion Retreat
Posted in Blog on 04/13/23
All students in First Communion Class will attend the annual First Communion Retreat on ... Read More »
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Posted in Blog on 03/31/23
Queen of the Apostles, Kiesinger Funeral Home, and The West Side Social Club are ... Read More »
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Adoration hours are Tuesdays, 9:30 am to 8:00 pm. Rosary and benediction begin at 7:30 pm. If you have any questions or would like to verify your hour, please contact Ann Jake @ 570-457-3521. If you would like to be a Eucharistic Adorer for any hour on Tuesdays or would like to consider being a backup adorer when we are in need, please contact Ann or the Parish Office at #570-457-3412. The Knights of Columbus will pray the Rosary for Life every second Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:00 pm. Please pray for all prayer intentions for this day.
We request that all adorers practice social distancing and sanitary practices.
COVID-19 Protocol
The Diocese of Scranton has relaxed the mask mandate in accordance with the CDC. As of March 6th masks during Mass are optional, however this may change as this is an ever evolving fluid situation. In any event, please refrain from attending Mass if you or your family has any symptoms of Covid or do not feel well.
The Diocese of Scranton continues to monitor the rapidly evolving health situation regarding the coronavirus. We are constantly monitoring directives from national, state and local officials. This policy will be reassessed on a regular basis.
FORMED provides the very best Catholic content from more than 60 organizations to help parishes, families and individuals explore their faith anywhere. Supporting thousands of movies, children’s programs, ebooks, audio, parish programs and studies direct to your browser, mobile or connected device.
VISIT: Formed.org to claim your free content. Log in using your PARISH CODE: 18641. You’ve been given unlimited access to the best eBooks, talks, and videos in the Church today.
Cursillo
All are Welcome!
For further information, on the Cursillo Movement please visit the Cursillo
website:
School of Leaders: Saturday, June 3rd., 9:30 am, St. John Neumann,
Scranton
Ultreya: Saturday, June 17, 1:303:30 pm, St. Matthew’s,
East Stroudsburg
www.scrantoncursillo.homestead.com
We Share On-line Giving
Several months ago, Queen of the Apostles enrolled in an online giving option called We Share. This is an excellent way to make your weekly contributions and have it come right out of your bank account or credit card each week. This provides our parish with consistent support that lets us better plan and budget our expenses. It is very easy to enroll. Simply press the donate now button on the right of this screen and fill in the information. You can also call the Parish Office to speak with someone directly.
To make a secure, one-time or recurring gift, click the link and follow the simple instructions! For enhanced security, you’ll verify your identity with your cell phone number. All sensitive financial information is stored with the highest bank level security. Your phone number will never be sold, traded, or given to third
parties. You will only be texted to confirm your giving.
Click here for more information and Donor Support
Jane Maxwell - 570-335-8678
The Women's Guild meetings are scheduled to 7 pm on the second Tuesday of each month in the Rectory
New Members Always Welcome
FAITH FORMATION
Religious education classes have ended for the school year. Hope everyone has a fun and safe summer. Registration forms for the 23-24 school year will be mailed in August. If you are not on the church mailing list or have a child entering kindergarten in September 24 please let us know.
Remember First Communion and Confirmation preparation classes are 2 year programs. Children must attend 1st and 2nd grade and 7th and 8th grade, respectively.
Thank you to all who accepted a baby bottle to be filled with donations to the WilkesBarre Chapter of the Pennsylvanians for Human Life. If you are in need of a baby bottle, there are still are a few left in the vestibule and at the side entrance. Deadline for bottle return will be Father’s Day, June 18. Please return all filled bottles in the basket in front of the Baptismal Font which will be available at the weekend Masses. Bottles can also be returned at the Parish Office. Please do not leave filled bottles in the boxes with the empty bottles. Thank you, again
Knights of Columbus
HONOR OUR VETERANS
A special Mass will be held 9:00AM on Saturday, May 27th at Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca. Please bring a picture on your Veteran that will be placed on our Memorial Poster. Light refreshments will be served following the Mass. Our next meeting will be held on May 22 at 7pm at Queen of the Apostles Rectory. This will be the election meeting for the upcoming fraternal year. Please make every effort to attend. Reminders about the above will be sent in the coming weeks.
In preparation for the Mass to honor our veterans as noted in above announcement, our Worship Committee is planning to exhibit a banner with the pictures of all veterans associated with our parish families and friends. Please submit the veteran’s picture by May 19 in order for it to be included on the banner.
Do you like to sing? Do you enjoy hymn and liturgical music? Did you know it has been proven that music enhances the meaning of the Word? After all, God gave us Music so we could pray in song.
The Choir is seeking new members, all voices. No tryouts or pressures to cantor, all you have to do is climb the stairs. Men and women are welcome. Please consider joining us.
Choir practice Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m. Senior choir sings at 4 pm Mass on Saturdays and for special Masses and Holidays.
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.
Scouting
Andrew P. Adonizio earned the rank of eagle scout last Sunday at Queen of the Apostles Parish Hall. Andrew and his twin brother, Jacob, are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Adonizio. Andrew's project was to repair and replace Duryea’s town welcome signs and benches. Andrew was the 21st. scout to achieve the Eagle Scout Award for Troop 316 sponsored by Queen of the Apostles Parish.
Congratulations to Andrew and his family.
(for addition photos, please click on the photo gallery button at top of page)
* * *
Cub Scout Pack 316, Avoca participated in a ‘Here for a Reason’ event—they packaged 3000 meals for children in our immediate area facing food disparity. They did a wonderful job!
Scouts placed flags on graves of local Veterans on Memorial Day 2022.
* * *
Troop/ Pack 316 Blue and gold dinner 4/7/22
Four young men in black scarfs crossed over into Boy Scout Troop. Congratulations to Brayden Bender, Lucas Lokuta, William Aruscavage and Alexander Orluk
CNA DAILY
Jimmy Lai takes the stand in yearslong Hong Kong national security trial
11/20/24 9:00 pm
Jimmy Lai’s wife, Teresa (left), and retired Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-Kiun arrive at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts to attend Hong Kong activist publisher Lai’s national security trial in Hong Kong on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. / Credit: AP Photo/Chan Long Hei
Read MoreVietnam, with one of the highest abortion rates, leads UN initiative on premature births
11/20/24 7:30 pm
Senior fellow at the National Catholic Bioethics Center Joseph Meaney speaks to “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Tracy Sabol on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. / Credit: “EWTN News Nightly”
Read MorePope Francis reads Ukrainian student’s moving testimony of faith at general audience
11/20/24 6:25 pm
Pope Francis greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday general audience on Nov. 20, 2024, at the Vatican. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA
Read MoreCOMMUNITY
The Avoca Food Pantry is open on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month for anyone in need. Pickups can be made @ 4:00PM at the rear of the Bethel United Methodist Church, 532 Main St. distribute food from 1:30PM. Come join us and your help will be greatly appreciated! We are a community helping one another in need.
* * *
Al-Anon meetings are held every Thursday night at 7 PM, at the Brick United Methodist church on Foote Ave., Duryea. This is an anonymous 12-step program of recovery for families and friends of addicts & alcoholics. There are no dues or fees and meetings last approximately one hour and are open to anyone.
* * *
DAILY INSPIRATION
Weekly reading
Readings for the week of November 17, 2024
- Sunday: Dn 12:1-3 / Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 (1) / Heb 10:11-14, 18 / Mk 13:24-32
- Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5 / Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 / Lk 18:35-43
- Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22 / Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5 / Lk 19:1-10
- Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11 / Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 / Lk 19:11-28
- Thursday: Rv 5:1-10 / Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b / Lk 19:41-44
- Friday: Rv 10:8-11 / Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131 / Lk 19:45-48
- Saturday: Rv 11:4-12 / Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10 / Lk 20:27-40
- Next Sunday: Dn 7:13-14 / Ps 91:1, 1-2, 5 (1a) / Rv 1:5-8 / Jn 18:33b-37
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
AA Helpline: 1-800-640-7545
Al-Anon -- Friends & Family of those addicted 1-800-339-9006
Bread Basket of NEPA 570-343-2324
Consumer Credit Counseling Service 1-800-602-2227
Catholic Social Services Wilkes Barre 570-822-7188
Catholic Social Services Scranton 570-207-2283
Greater Pittston Food Pantry (St. John’s/Seton) 570-654-9923
National Hotline for Abortion Recovery 1-866-482-5433
PA 24-Hour Child Abuse Hot Line 1-800-932-0313
Pennsylvanians for Human Life, W-B Chapter 570-826-1819
Rachel’s Vineyard-Post Abortive Healing 1-877-467-3463
St. Joseph’s Center-Mother Infant Program 570-207-6677