Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
A Parish of the Diocese of Scranton
Appreciation for Giving Tree Gifts
The following thank you note was received by Yvonne Kelly, elementary guidance counselor, and forwarded to the Ministry of Mercy in thanksgiving for the gifts this family received from our parish:
“Thank you so much for making my children’s Christmas a great one! Your thoughtfulness is really appreciated.”
God bless you all for making so many little ones happy.
BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN
We are grateful to the Endless Mountains Pregnancy Care Center for their support of LIFE. If you can help this yea with the baby bottle campaign, please take a baby bottle, and please add change, cash or a check. Baby bottles should be returned to church by Sunday, February 24th Thank you for supporting the Endless Mountains Pregnancy Care Center and for supporting the wee-little ones and their mommies. From their website: “The Endless Mountains Pregnancy Care Center (EMPCC) exists for the purpose of providing free and confidential support – physical, emotional, and spiritual – to individuals involved in pregnancy, while always giving witness to the love of Jesus Christ. We envision a future where EMPCC is recognized as the resource where life is promoted, parents are equipped, and families are strengthened in Bradford, Sullivan and Tioga counties.” For further information about the EMPCC, please see their website: https://www.empccfree.com
516 Fig Street
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 207-2283
The Diocese of Scranton offers compassionate counseling in a safe, comfortable environment where your privacy is always respected. Counseling is about self-discovery and can be used for personal growth or when distressing conditions exist and you need a bit of extra support. Help is available. Anyone who struggles with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions or a variety of emotional or psychological conditions is welcome. Catholic Social Services accepts Medicaid plans and some insurance plans. Counseling is made affordable for everyone. For more information or to make an appointment, call (570) 207-2283.
La Diócesis de Scranton ofrece consejería compasiva en un ambiente seguro y cómodo donde siempre se respeta su privacidad. La consejería se trata de autodescubrimiento y puede usarse para el crecimiento personal o cuando existen condiciones angustiantes y necesita un poco de apoyo adicional, hay ayuda disponible. Cualquiera que tenga problemas de ansiedad, depresión, dolor y pérdida, transiciones de vida o una variedad de condiciones emocionales o psicológicas es bienvenido. Catholic Social Services acepta planes de Medicaid y algunos planes de seguro. La consejería se hace asequible para todos. Para obtener más información o para programar una cita, llame al (570) 207-2283.
This is a reminder that JMJ Catholic Radio has purchased WCOZ 91.7 New Albany and is broadcasting EWTN programing plus other programs of local Catholic interest.
CATHOLIC RADIO COMES TO THE NORTHERN TIER OF PA
Now you can access by local FM radio the programming of EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network) with additional local Catholic programs. Tune in to WCOZ 91.7 New Albany. This station is operated in cooperation with JMJ Catholic Radio of Pittston found at AM 750 and FM 98.9 and AM1490 in Hazelton. JMJ Radio is a nonprofit corporation with a mission to bring the Good News to your home or car. JMJ is supported by listener donations.
For more information call, write or email [email protected] 570-287-4670 JMJCatholic Radio P.O. Box 851 Pittston, PA 18640
Merry Christmas!
My brothers and sisters in Christ
I have been in the parish four months.
Our parish is not very big and also not many young people.
However I believe that God sends me here so that
we would help one another to grow in faith and in charity.
Thank you very much for giving me a good support
for Pastoral works.
I always remember that I am here not to be served
but to serve. Help me to do so in the days to come.
May the Lord, whose name is Emmanuel is always with you.
Pray for one another
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
With God’s blessing I remain!
Fr. Peter Tran
Tip #166
“Teaching is what God wanted me to do. Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to be a doctor. I was in pre-med at Penn State. Then God stepped in and changed my mind to education. He knew what he was doing. I’ve had over 1,000 children in my 45 years of teaching.”
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, and the Office for Parish Life wish to invite couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2019 to a diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 30. The event includes a 2:30 pm mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a reception. Requests for an invitation, with a mailing address, should be made through your pastor before April 2.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
The Nativity of the Lord
A Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil Masses Christmas Eve Monday December 24
5:00 pm St. Mary of the Assumption Church
8:00 pm St. Joachim Church
The Nativity of the Lord Tuesday December 25
9:00 am St. Joachim Church
11:00 am St Mary of the Assumption
Mary the Holy Mother of God
A Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil Mass Monday December 31
5:00 pm St. Mary of the Assumption Church
Solemnity Tuesday January 1, 2019
9:00 am St. Joachim Church
11:00 am St. Mary of the Assumption Church
Our Advent book this year is, Why We’re Catholic: Our Reasons For Faith, Hope, And Love, provided by Ministry of Mercy Outreach. Wouldn’t it be great to have a book to give non-Catholic or ex-Catholic friends and family to explain exactly why we believe what we believe? The good news is that now there is! Why We’re Catholic is the groundbreaking new resource by apologist Trent Horn – that one, general book you can hand to anyone as a starting point for helping them find their way into, or back to, the practice of the Catholic Faith. In a series of short, easy to read chapters, Trent covers the whole range of common topics, starting with why we believe in anything at all and answering all the common objections to the Catholic Faith—both doctrinal and moral.
Don’t miss out on the most important, life-changing book to come along in years! Pick up your copy at church today!
