The Diocesan Calendar lists events that are sponsored by the Diocese of Scranton, its parishes, schools and institutions, and other Catholic organizations in the Diocese. All submissions are subject to review before publication. To submit an item for consideration, please send an e-mail to Kevin-McDonnell@dioceseofscranton.org, fax to 570-207-2271, or call 570-207-2229. Thank you for your cooperation!
FEB. 22 — Ash Wednesday Lenten Food Sale, hosted by Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Sacred Heart Hall, Stephenson St. Featuring a variety of meatless items and soups, including potato pancakes, pizza, homemade pierogi and halushki, homemade red clam chowder, seafood bisque and vegetable soup.
FEB. 22 — Ash Wednesday Fish Dinner, sponsored by St. Andre Bessette Parish, Wilkes-Barre; served from 4 to 6 p.m. in Father Zolcinski Hall, 666 N. Main St. (take-out dinners available from 3:30 p.m.). Cost: $8 per person. Advance reservations only; no tickets will be sold at the door. To purchase tickets, call Mary at (823-4988). All proceeds benefit the parish’s St. Vincent de Paul Social Concerns Committee.
FEB. 22-APRIL 1 — Forty Days for Life Prayer Vigil, offered for the special intention of ending abortion; Rosary is prayed each weekday, Monday thru Friday, at 9 a.m. in front of the offices of Planned Parenthood, 63 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Pro-life campaign draws attention to the evil of abortion through prayer and fasting, constant vigil, and community outreach. All faithful are welcome.
FEB. 23-25 — Rummage Sale, sponsored by St. Lawrence Parish, Great Bend; held in the Trinity Center church hall, 380 Franklin St., Great Bend. Sale hours: Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Halushki and homemade soups will also be available for sale. Public is welcome.
FEB. 26 — Monthly Gathering of the Hawley Secular Franciscan Fraternity, hosted at Queen of Peace Church, 314 Chestnut Ave., Hawley; gathering held in the Religious Education building. Liturgy of the Hours is recited beginning at 1 p.m. The fraternity meets regularly on the fourth Sunday of every month; all professed members of the Secular Franciscans and interested men and women are welcome. For more information, call Tom Millnamow, SFO, at (676-3469).
MARCH 2 & 30 — Lenten Fridays Food Sale, hosted by Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Sacred Heart Hall, Stephenson St. Featuring homemade red clam chowder, pierogi, halushki, pizza and bake sale. All items available for eat-in or take-out service.
MARCH 7 — Monthly Pro-Life Rosary Gathering, led by Father John McHale; held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. on the corner of Chestnut & S. Wyoming streets in Hazleton. Public recitation of the Rosary is offered for an end to abortion. For more information, call Annette at (636-1353).
MARCH 7 — St. Padre Pio Prayer Group Gathering, hosted by St. Faustina Parish, Nanticoke; prayer group meets following the 6 p.m. Mass at the parish’s main worship site on South Hanover St. Group meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month; all faithful are welcome.
MARCH 11 — Pasta Dinner, sponsored by Little Flower Manor/St. Therese Residence, Wilkes-Barre; held from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at 200 S. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre. Menu includes choice of tortellini or penne pasta with various sauces (marinara, alfredo and vodka); salad/Italian dressing and garlic bread. Cost: adults, $8; children (under age 12), $5. Take-outs available; tickets at the door.
MARCH 16 — Christopher Walker to Present Sacred Music Concert and Workshop On Friday March 16, 2012, The Catholic Community of the Epiphany will host Christopher Walker in a concert of Sacred Music at Blessed Trinity Parish, St. James Church, Waverly, New York. This concert will be open to the public and will start at 7:30 PM. Plan to enhance your Lenten journey with an evening of inspiration and renewal. On Saturday March 17, 2012, a special workshop for parish musicians will be presented from 9 AM to 3 PM also at St James Church. All interested liturgical musicians and choir members from throughout the area are welcome.
Christopher Walker is an internationally known lecturer, composer and conductor whose works encompass children’s music for liturgy and catechism plus a wealth of material for all liturgical celebrations. Born and educated in England, Christopher earned his degree in music from Bristol University. He served as director of music at Clifton Cathedral in Bristol and director of music for the Clifton Diocese.
Christopher is currently residing in Los Angeles, where he is combining the roles of music lecturer at Mount St. Mary’s College and serving as director of music and worship at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. He travels frequently, giving workshops and lectures on liturgy, music, and children’s worship.
Tickets for this concert of sacred and inspirational music by one of today’s most prolific and well known composers of liturgical music will be $10.00. The workshop, which will focus on the ministry of the liturgical musician, will be $25.00 and will include lunch. A special combination ticket for both the concert and workshop will be $30.00.
Advance ticket purchase for the concert is encouraged. Pre registration for the workshop is required. For ticket purchases and registration or any questions please contact Joan Coveleskie, 607-857-0710, or you may e-mail jcoveleskie@stny.rr.com. Tickets are also available at Bert’s Pharmacy in downtown Sayre, Pennsylvania.
APRIL 12 – MAY 24 — Life in the Spirit Seminar: Beginning the week after Easter on Thursday, April 12th and continuing thru the Thursday before Pentecost, May 24th, St. Monica’s Parish will have a seminar entitled, “Life in the Spirit.”
Each Thursday after the 7:00 p.m. Mass, there will be a teaching on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
This seven- week seminar will lead to a deeper knowledge and relationship with Jesus and a living sense of God’s presence in our life through The gift of the Holy Spirit.
For more information call Fr. Leo McKernan at 693-1991 or email at monicaww@verizon.net. Registration is necessary.
