THE FOUR LAST THINGS – A CONTEMPORARY APPROACH “Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell” April 2-6, 2022 Fr. Pio Mandato will preach at all weekend Masses at St. John Bosco Church, April 2-3, to introduce the Lenten Retreat. Afternoon of Eucharistic Adoration, Sunday, April 3, 12:30-6 PM. Closing Service at 6 PM. You are encouraged to …
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SCRANTON – Parishioners across the Diocese of Scranton are being asked to make a gift to the 2021 Diocesan Annual Appeal this weekend. The weekend of Oct. 16 & 17 is designated as In-Pew Commitment Weekend. Pledge envelopes have been mailed to the homes of all parishioners and everyone is asked to return the …
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SCRANTON – After watching the Solemn Novena to Saint Ann on television last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Carol Nowacki of Taylor was thrilled to return to the Basilica of the National Shrine to Saint Ann for in-person Masses and devotions this year. “I can’t be without it. It is so special,” she …
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SCRANTON – As pandemic restrictions continue to loosen, organizers of the Solemn Novena to Saint Ann are remaining cautious – but stress they will be ready to host the 97th annual spiritual pilgrimage in a much more traditional fashion this year. “We’re going to be pretty close to 90-percent back to normal,” Very Rev. Passionist …
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St. Joseph the Worker, Williamsport Weekend Mass: Saturday Evening————————– 5:00 pm Sunday ———————–8:00am, 10:30am, 5:00 pm Daily Mass at Holy Family Chapel, Fleming Center Monday, Wednesday, Friday ——– 8:00 am Tuesday, Thursday——–12:10pm Saturday 8:30am in the Church Confessions: Saturday ————————— 9:00-9:45am; Monday 6:30-7:30pm and by appointment, call Parish Office. Parish Stewardship Directory – …
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St. Luke Parish, Stroudsburg Weekend Mass: Saturday Evening————————– 4:00 pm Sunday ———————–8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am Daily Mass: Monday through Friday —————– 9:30 am Confessions: Saturday ————————— 3:00—3:45 pm and by appointment, call Parish Office. Novena: Third Monday of the Month at 7:00 pm Parish Ministry Directory – 2019 (click here for complete listing of existing …
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SCRANTON – During the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of Catholic communications was extremely important. Many people have relied on CTV: Catholic Television of the Diocese of Scranton for Daily and weekend Masses. On the weekend of May 15 & 16, 2021, the Diocese of Scranton will hold its special collection in support of the …
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LAFLIN — A year ago, faithful followers of Saint Joseph entered into the Annual Novena to their patron and model at Saint Joseph’s Oblate Seminary with more enthusiasm than ever, uplifted by Bishop Joseph C. Bambera’s declaration of the “Year of Saint Joseph” in the Scranton Diocese. The devotional event proved short-lived as the …
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The Oblates of St. Joseph religious community will host the annual Novena to St. Joseph, March 10 – 18, in preparation for the Solemnity of the Patron of the Universal Church, Friday, March 19th. Daily Masses will be held in the Chapel of St. Joseph, 1880 Highway 315, Laflin, at 8:00am, 12 Noon and …
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Lent Regulations 2024 Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It is a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter. The following fasting and abstinence regulations are observed: FASTING is to be observed on Ash Wednesday …
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