Saints Peter and Paul Church

Announcements

• May 14 - June 18 : Baby Bottle Campaign

  The annual collection for the Endless Mountains Pregnancy Care Center runs from Mother's Day until Father;s Day..

  The EMPCC is a vital service to women, babies and families facing difficulties and  provides mental, physical, and spiritual support during pregnancy and continuing after the birth as needed.

  Previously, actual baby bottles were distrinbuted to be filled during this period; however this year,  envelopes will be provided near the church door on Mother's Day weekend,  to be collected on Father's Day.weekend.  Alternately, donations may be made directlty to the EMPCC if you wish.

   

• May 29: Memorial Day Mass

  9 AM in church, followed by refreshments.

• May 30-31 No Mass

  No Mass Tuesday or Wednesday this week.

• Jun 1: Bradford County Manor Mass 10 AM

• June 1: 7 PM Mass for Graduation

  St. Agnes School 6th Grade

• Jun 1: NEPA GIVES

  Diocese of Scranton  rally on Thursday, 6-9 pm at the Catholic Youth Center in Wilkes Barre (free parking  nearby).

  NEPA  GIVES  is a charitable challenge, 24 hours long;; donors eligible for raffle prizes

• Jun 2: First Friday Mass and Eucharistic Adoration

  8:30 AM Mas and Devotions.,  followed by

  Eucharistic Adoration until 8 PM

             Please sign up in advance for an  hour of Adoration; signup sheets are near church door.

• Jun 2: Kindergarten Graduation

  6:30 PM at St. Agnes School

• Jun 3: First Saturday Mass 8:30 AM

• Jun 4: Wedding Anniversary Mass in Scranton

   

              

  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 2023 to a diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 4. The event includes a 2:30 PM Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral, followed by a reception. Pre-registration is necessary before May 7; register directly online at the Diocesan Website: dioceseofscranton.org; if no access, contact our parish office 570-265-2113.

   

• Jun 10: Women's Conference

  Ladies, mark your calendar now for the 5th Annual Diocese of Scranton Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, June 10, at Marywood University. The theme this year is Refresh your Faith . . . .With the Holy Spirit. Guest speakers include author and radio broadcaster, Kathleen McCarthy; and the Founder and President of Women of Grace, Johnette Benkovic Williams.

  The day includes Mass, Adoration, Healing service; Breakfast & buffet lunch; Confessions throughout the day; a curated Vendor Marketplace with Catholic gifts, books, art & jewelry..

  Cost is $55; scholarships are available for those in need.  Sign up at CWCNEPA.COM or use a registration form available in the church.

  Anyone wishing to form a car-pool, call Mary Kay Ward before June 2,  at 570-265-5299.

• Jun 26-28 Quo Vadis Days for High School Men

  A 3-day summer camp designed to teach them about vocations end enrich their faith:  through prayer, speakers, and activities; an opportunity  to meet with other young men, including seminarians, and Bishop Bambera; held at Marywood University..

  Anyone interested needs a letter from his pastor.

  For more information, call 570-207-1452, or visit  vocations.dioceseofscranton.org 

• Oct. 7: Men's Conference

  The 8th annual "Be A Man" Conference will be on Oct. 7 at Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre.  The theme this year is "Stand Fast in the Faith."

• Synod Report Now Available

  For six months, people throughout our diocese responded to Pope Francis’ call to the Synod on Synodality by sharing their hopes, concerns and dreams for the Catholic Church. Some participated at listening sessions, and many others through an online survey. Through this participation, many themes began to emerge.

  Our Diocesan Synthesis Report representing these themes has been submitted to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and is also available for general review. To learn more and to review the synthesis report, please visit the Synod on Synodality page on our diocesan website, www.dioceseofscranton.org.

   

• 2021-2023 SYNOD OF BISHOPS

  Let the Church hear your voice.

  Instructions included in bulletin for Dec. 5, 2021, pages 5-6.

  Paper copies of Synod Survey are in the rear of the church.

• WHERE IS MY BULLETIN ?

  Bulletins are Back!  in the church each weekend, and are also available on the parish website; just click on "Bulletin" at the top of the home page..

  If you are unable to come to church and want to receive a "snail-mailed" paper bulletin, , please notify the office stppp@yahoo.com or call 570-265-2113.

  Thank you !