Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
A Parish of the Diocese of Scranton
All are welcome to a Christmas celebration sponsored by the Altar & Rosary and Holy Name Societies at St. Joachim’s Hall this Sunday, December 9. Festivities begin with the CCD student’s Christmas Pageant at 10:30. There will be food, children’s games, entertainment, and a visit from Santa. Come spend holiday time with your church family.
ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED
Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 01:52
SERVERS NEEDED
St. Mary’s is in need of additional Altar Servers both adults and Children. Anyone who has received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion is welcomed and encouraged to become an Altar Server. Servers are needed for both Masses. Anyone who is interested please contact the Parish Office or Fr. Tran right away.
MINISTRY APPRECIATION DINNER
Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 01:20
MINISTRY APPRECIATION CHRISTMAS DINNER
Fr. Peter would like to thank everyone who ministers in the Parish in any way–everyone on any committee, liturgical ministries, sacristans cleaning staff, teachers, counters, pastoral and finance councils etc. Arrangements are being made to try to contact most of you knowing it is impossible to reach everyone. If you minister in the parish consider yourself herby invited. Please RSVP with your name to the parish office before December 10th so that the proper amount of food can be ordered. …See you there!
GIVING TREES
Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 01:04
The Giving Tree gifts are due next weekend, December 8th and 9th at St. Mary’s. Many thanks to all who participated. You have made a little one’s Christmas a little brighter. And for the Giving Tree at St. Joachim, Please have the wrapped gift with the tag on it back to the church no later than December 16.
ST. JOACHIM FOOD PANTRY
Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 01:02
ST. JOACHIM SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE
Is currently in need of canned goods and paper products.
Thank you to each and every one of you for your ongoing support and generosity!
generosity!
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 00:56
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Vigil Mass St. Joachim Church December 7th 6:30 pm
Servers Mary Stretch, Sammy Robinson
Lectors Marilyn Burton, Omar Lopez
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Bob Brostoski,
John Smurkoski
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Solemnity Mass St. Mary’s Church
December 8th , 12 noon only
Servers TBA
Lector Eva Weaver
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Rose Repsher, Ellen Armitage
ADVENT BOOK
Saturday, December 1, 2018, 02:00
ADVENT BOOK
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 begreat 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!
Tips From a Mom of Thirteen
Saturday, December 1, 2018, 01:45
Tip #164
“The bible is my source of knowledge. Try this: randomly pick a page, close your eyes and choose a part of the page. Read what you chose and try to relate it to your life at the moment! It works.”
EMPCC NEWS
Saturday, December 1, 2018, 01:38
ENDLESS MOUNTAINS PREGNANCY CARE
CENTER NEEDS
The center currently needs the following Items:
The Towanda center is located at 13 State St. Towanda 570-265-0500
TEN MINUTE CLUB
Saturday, December 1, 2018, 01:20
ADVENT’S 10 MINUTE CLUB RESUMES
Do you actually find it hard to fit Jesus into your hectic Christmas schedule?
Why not join our 10 Minute Club at St. Mary’s. During Advent, St. Mary’s will
be open weekdays between 7 AM and 4:30 PM, beginning Monday, December 3rd.
Please stop by, sign in, and spend just 10 minutes in prayer with our awesome
God. Weekend times will vary. Please stop in often to keep our church safe and
to keep Christ in Christmas this year.