Saints Peter and Paul Church

Announcements

• Coming Soon: Small Groups for Lent
  13031. parish is again organizing small groups for the 2020 Lenten Season. Small Groups will be using John Bergsma’s Bible Basics for Catholics: A New Picture of Salvation History. Ash Wednesday is February 26, 2020, and begins the Lenten season.

  1. you are interested in participating in a small group, please take, complete and return a Small Group Registration Form (available at the entrance to the church). We will try to distribute Forms at Mass this and next weekend. These materials are well worth the time, and the groups help to establish and build parish community and unity. You can pick up a book that will be used for the Small Groups from Fr. Ed after Mass or from the rectory. The book is a subsidized $5. Enjoy the experience!

   
• REDISCOVER THE SAINTS during Lent On-line

  This book was distributed at Christmas time to parishioners and visitors.  Author Matt Kelly presents a Lenten Program using this book 

  Sign up on-line at BestLentEver.com/2020.

  Free journals for this program are available from Fr. Ed.  
• "FORMED" on-Line Resources - easy access

  Registering for FORMED is easier than ever:

  1. Go to formed.org/signup
  2. Select your parish
  3. Register with your name and email address
  4. Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED

  Enjoy DVD's, CDs, Programs,  books and more, for a variety of ages and interests.
• Feb. 18: 10:15 am Mass at Personal Care Home
• Feb. 26: Ash Wednesday

  Masses:  8:30 am and 5:30 pm

  10:10 pm Scripture service with distribution of ashes

  Ash Wednesday is a day of Fasting,  and Abstinence from Meat.

  There will be a light meatless meal in Grotto Hall after the 5:30 pm Mass this week.

  On all Lenten Wednesdays,  Mass will be at 5:30 pm (instead of the morning Mass)  and followed by soup/salad/sandwich meal afterword in Grotto Hall.

  Volunteers are needed to set-up, clean-up, and provide food items.  Call parish office to volunteer 570-265-2113.

   

   
• Feb.28: Friday Fish Dinner

  Knights of Columbus St. John Neumann Assembly will host a Baked Fish Dinner from 4-7 pm in JFK Hall at St. Agnes School.

  Menu:  Baked Haddock macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoe, rolls & butter.

  Cost:  $10 Adult; $8 Senior Citizen/Student; Under 5 Free; Family 4+ Special price

  Eat-in or Take-out.  Call 570-772-6524
• 2019 Jan. 22: Diocese Launches Independent Survivors Compensation Program

  Dear Friends,

  As you may be aware, today the Diocese of Scranton launched its Independent Survivors Compensation Program to compensate survivors of child sexual abuse.

  This Program comes on the heels of the Grand Jury report, and is the latest step the Diocese has taken as we work to support survivors of abuse and eradicate abuse from the Church altogether. As you likely know, our Victim Assistance Coordinator helps to provide emotional, psychological and pastoral care to survivors of abuse, and survivors will now have the option to file a claim for compensation. We adhere to a strict zero tolerance policy on abuse, and have a number of prevention initiatives including extensive training and background checks. As we continue to improve our policies, launching this Program was a natural next step.

  Today Bishop Bambera shares a video address with the faithful of our church. I encourage you to view this video via the link noted below and also on our website. I hope this video answers your questions about the Program launch. However, I welcome you to reach out to me should you have any further questions. I would be happy to speak with you.

  Thank you for your continued support of the Diocese of Scranton.

  https://www.dropbox.com/s/d31hibyaxpzw0ne/Compensation%20Program.mp4?dl=0