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Vocations

Posted by Deb Callahan on 4/28/20

Today Pope Francis has asked that all Catholics pray for vocations, especially to the priesthood and religious life.

* pray for the Bishops, priests, religious sisters and brothers who have ministered to you throughout your life, both living and dead.

* encourage your children and grandchildren to consider a ... Read More »

A message from Father Phil and Bishop Bambera

Posted by Deb Callahan on 4/16/20

Dear Parish Family,

 

HAPPY EASTER!

May Easter find us in joyous celebration of the gift of God’s Son rejoicing in the glory, of the resurrection, of the most Holy One! “He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures ... Read More »

Message from Fr. Phil

Posted by Deb Callahan on 8/15/18

Dear Parishioner,

As you may be aware, today the statewide Grand Jury released its findings after investigating child sexual abuse within six of the eight Dioceses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

However painful, the report underscores the importance of the child safety policies and procedures that we have put ... Read More »

Sanctity of Life Memorial

Posted by Deb Callahan on 7/15/18

Our beautiful Sanctity of Life Memorial You may make a $10 donation to the Parish to have memorial candles lit for one week. Call the Parish Office for more information

First Communion 2018

Posted by Deb Callahan on 5/13/18

Fifteen children received the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist for the first time on Saturday, May 5, 2018.  Congratulations to the class who worked hard throughout the year to prepare for this blessed event.  We thank the parents, teachers and members of our Parish who helped the children ... Read More »

Dedication of Memorial to the Unborn

Posted by Deb Callahan on 5/13/18

      Dedication of Memorial to the Unborn Our Social Concerns/Respect Life Ministry is overjoyed that their long awaited project of the Memorial to the Unborn has come to fruition. The main goal of our ministry has always been to bring to the attention of our parish and ... Read More »

2018 Catholic Men's Conference

Posted by Deb Callahan on 5/13/18

2018 CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE Pictured above are this year’s participants to the 2018 Men’s Conference. The theme of this year’s conference was "Be A Man, Christ is Here, Come and See.” Kneeling: Rory Kania, Robert Chermak, Jason Popeck. Standing: Ernie Renfer, Bob Adomiak, Mike Troy, Dave Czar, BobRyzner, Andy ... Read More »

Pro Life Baby Bottle Campaigne

Posted by Deb Callahan on 5/13/18

Baby Bottles help support the Pro Life work done by the Scranton Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life. Parishioners and visitors are welcome to take a bottle home to fill with spare change, bills or check.  Your contributions to the Baby Bottle Project help the Chapter’s work in many ... Read More »

May Crowning

Posted by Deb Callahan on 5/07/18

The May Crowning was held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the 10:30 Mass.  Several members of the First Communion Class joined with the Queen and her court to crown the Blessed Mother. 

Please click the photo gallery link above for more photos from the Mass

 

First Communion Retreat

Posted by Deb Callahan on 5/07/18

The First Communion retreat was held on Saturday, April 28th in the Parish Hall.  The children were involved in many activities throughout the day but the biggest hit of the day was making bread from scratch.  We added ingredients, mixed and kneaded the dough then practiced for the First ... Read More »