Event Type: Parish Life

Webinar on the Blessed Virgin Mary
“The Immaculate Ever-Virgin Mary: Mother of God,
Mother of the Church, Mother of All.”
Please consider joining this webinar on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 1:00PM when Dr. Fastiggi will cover all the major
Marian dogmas: Mother of God, perpetual
virginity, Immaculate Conception, the Assumption, as well as Our Lady’s association with Christ and the Holy Spirit in the
work of salvation, and Our Lady’s Role as Queen of Families. Since this is the Year of
St. Joseph, he will also talk about St. Joseph as the witness to Mary’s virginity and the protector of the Holy Family.
Register here —https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sTo9ftEyRgek4BreaKZPNA  . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the webinar.

Young Adults ages 18-35, join us on Monday nights to pray with the Easter readings.

Monday nights from April 19th to May 24th  at 7pm via Zoom.

Lectio Divina (literally divine reading) is a way of becoming immersed in the Scripture very personally. The Christian form of Lectio Divina is a way of developing a closer relationship with God by reflecting prayerfully on His words. In Lectio Divina, the chosen spiritual text is read four times in total, giving an opportunity to think deeply about it and respond thoughtfully.

Email Shannon at Shannon-Kowalski@dioceseofscranton.org to register and receive the Zoom link.

Remote Networking Meetings
Save the Dates—We are excited to continue our Remote Network Meetings for DREs and Youth Ministers.
We have spent quite a bit of time lately sharing what great things are being accomplished at our parishes. It is impressive to the creative steps being taken to help families and continue the mission of religious education. We would love to have every parish represented. We invite each of you to join us every other Wednesday at 11AM. Our upcoming meeting dates are April 14 & 28 and May 12 & 26. For more information on how to stay connected, please contact Jacki Douglas at jdouglas@dioceseofscranton.org or at (570)207-2213 x-1100.

Wedding Anniversary Mass
June 6, 2021
Celebrating this year’s Wedding Anniversary Mass at the diocesan, and especially at the parish level, is one wonderful way we can observe this “Amoris Laetitia Family” Year! Ideas for celebrating at the parish level will be sent directly to pastor’s and parish offices. (To learn more, please contact Jen Housel.)
This year’s celebration will allow for limited attendance at an in-person Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter on
Wyoming Avenue in Scranton. (Due to ongoing pandemic concerns, there will be no reception afterward.)
The Mass will begin at 2:30, and attendance will require advance reservation.
If your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary has occurred or will occur in 2021, please register for the celebration
via this webpage: https://www.dioceseofscranton.org/parish-life/community/marriage/enrichment/wedding-anniversary-mass-june-6-2021/
The registration process includes an option whereby you can include one or two photos, as well as a short reflection on wisdom you have gained through your married life together. (Please register for this celebration and recognition, even if you would prefer to not
attend an in-person Mass. The form will allow you to note that preference.)
For questions or concerns, or if there are issues registering online, please reach out to Jen Housel, Director
for Community and Family Development, at jhousel@dioceseofscranton.org, 570-207-2213 x 1104.

RCIA 101:
A Crash Course on Christian Initiation
Have new leadership with your parish RCIA team? Never had the RCIA process in your parish and don’t know
where to begin? Been doing RCIA for years but want to learn more?
The Office for Parish Life will offer a virtual “crash course” day on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults on
Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. The goal of this offering for priests, deacons, parish life
coordinators, RCIA coordinators, RCIA team members is to provide a overall sense of what the Church asks of parishes in responding to seekers and preparing them for Initiation. This course day would be ideal for anyone new to the RCIA as well as seasoned veterans who are looking to deepen their understanding of the process.
To register, go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetOL0CJcopNAx0QcvWnNrBUL3QcXt7KKgW53uz3socKjOpcA/viewform   and complete the online registration or for more information, please contact David Baloga at 570-207-2213 ext. 1158 or at DavidBaloga@dioceseofscranton.org.