Family Holy Hour of Prayer gathering held at 6 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 414 Church St., Honesdale. For more information or a free copy of the “Flame of Love Diary” by Elizabeth Kindelmann, contact MaryAnn Cavanaugh at (570-228-8624) or email: catholichomeschoolmom@hotmail.com.

Hosted by St. Lawrence Parish in Great Bend; held every Friday at 7 p.m. in the Trinity Center, adjacent to St. Lawrence Church. All are welcome.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019, 7:00 P.M.

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

 Session will be held at Saint Ann’s Basilica Parish

1250 St. Ann Street, Scranton

Session will take place in St. Gabriel’s Room, lower level of the church

 Register by contacting the Knights of Columbus office

570.591.1375

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Chapter
Our Lady of the Mountains Lay Carmelite Community

Meetings are the 3^rd Saturday of each Month from 9am -11am

Oblates of Saint Joseph Seminary
1880 Highway 315
Pittston, PA 18640

Contact persons: Rose Bordi: 570-507-2373 or Chris Gianuzzi: 570-239-8094

Hosted every Saturday morning at Good Shepherd Church in Drums; group gathers weekly beginning at 11 a.m. Devotion includes recitation of the Chaplet of the Infant of Prague, the Holy Rosary, and Chaplet of the Divine Mercy. Prayer petitions may be submitted at the church. All faithful are welcome.

Canonically established community of the Diocese of Scranton; group meets on the third Sunday of every month at Holy Annunciation Monastery in Sugarloaf, Luzerne County. All are welcome, especially those who feel called to a deeper consecration in life and wish to experience Carmelite spirituality and community. Call Ann Marie Fierro (570-454-4493), Nicole Tranguch (570-751-4729) or Marie Schimmelbusch (570-822-6561) for more information.

“The Great Adventure — A Journey Through the Bible,” hosted by St. Monica Parish at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 363 West 8^th, West Wyoming; program offered at 9:45 a.m. in the parish’s lower chapel. Presentations include the history of Biblical stories as part of God’s plan of salvation; God’s six covenants with humanity; 12 major time periods of the Bible; and a practical plan for reading the 14 narrative books of the Bible. 

Hosted at St. Joseph’s Oblate Seminary, Route 315, Laflin. Liturgy of the Hours recited at 1:30 p.m. in the seminary chapel. Fraternity meets regularly on the third Sunday of every month; all professed members of the Secular Franciscans and interested men and women are welcome.

Anyone interested in attending may contact Jim Gaffney at (570-823-7660).

Hosted by Our Lady of the Snows Parish in Clarks Summit; support group meetings held on the first Wednesday of the month, at 10 a.m., and the third Sunday of the month, at 2 p.m., in the Gathering Room (lower level) of Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 South State St., Clarks Summit. All are welcome; no registration is required. 

XLT (Exalt!) is an evening filled with Eucharistic adoration, praise & worship music , a dynamic speaker, reconciliation, and socializing with individuals from all over the Diocese of Scranton.

All are welcome to attend! This event is sponsored by the Diocesan Offices for Parish Life and Vocations.

For more information, call/text 570-780-2996.

Hosted by Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Dickson City; bingo games held every Monday evening, with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. Early bird games begin at 6:40 p.m.; regular games start at 7 p.m. Admission fee includes 20 games; progressive jackpot each week. Homemade food sold before the bingo; homemade pizza available during the games and for take-out. Return coupon for new players; door prizes awarded each week. Van shuttle service provided free of charge from Carbondale and Scranton. For more information, call (570-489-2091). 

Hosted at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Bear Creek; following the 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Elizabeth’s.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019, 6:00 P.M.

Mary, Mother of God Parish, 316 William St., Scranton

 *Session will take place in the multipurpose room

in the lower level of the school*

 Register by contacting the parish at:

570.342.4881

Hosted by Prince of Peace Parish in Old Forge; weekly sessions offered on Wednesdays from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at St. Lawrence Church, Main St., Old Forge. Guest facilitator: JoAnn Wilbur. All faithful are welcome; refreshments will be provided.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019, 5:30 P.M.

Saint Michael Parish, 106 North Washington Street, Canton, PA

*Session limited to 20 people*

 Register by contacting the parish at:

570.673.5253

Family Holy Hour of Prayer gathering held at 6 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 414 Church St., Honesdale. For more information or a free copy of the “Flame of Love Diary” by Elizabeth Kindelmann, contact MaryAnn Cavanaugh at (570-228-8624) or email: catholichomeschoolmom@hotmail.com.

Hosted by St. Lawrence Parish in Great Bend; held every Friday at 7 p.m. in the Trinity Center, adjacent to St. Lawrence Church. All are welcome.

Hosted every Saturday morning at Good Shepherd Church in Drums; group gathers weekly beginning at 11 a.m. Devotion includes recitation of the Chaplet of the Infant of Prague, the Holy Rosary, and Chaplet of the Divine Mercy. Prayer petitions may be submitted at the church. All faithful are welcome.

“The Great Adventure — A Journey Through the Bible,” hosted by St. Monica Parish at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 363 West 8^th, West Wyoming; program offered at 9:45 a.m. in the parish’s lower chapel. Presentations include the history of Biblical stories as part of God’s plan of salvation; God’s six covenants with humanity; 12 major time periods of the Bible; and a practical plan for reading the 14 narrative books of the Bible. 

Holy Name Society of St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Parish
33 Manhattan Street
Ashley, PA

Doors open at Noon
Games start at 1 p.m.

Admission is $5 and includes baby cards.
Specials and door prizes will be offered.

The kitchen will be open.  Baked ziti, turkey noodle soup, haluski and hot dogs

A VIRTUS training is scheduled for:

Sunday, November 24, 2019

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at

Holy Family Academy, 601 N. Laurel St., Hazleton

SESSION IS LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS.

To register, contact the school office at 570-455-9431.

Music for brass, flute, organ and percussion will be featured. Vocal world will also be sung by soloists.

Free admission and light reception to follow in the church hall afterward.

Address is 1217 Prospect Ave. in Scranton.

Corey Bartell, Assistant Organist, St Paul of the Cross Parish will be the main organist for the concert to help celebrate 20 years of service to the dioceses of Scranton.

Hosted by Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Dickson City; bingo games held every Monday evening, with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. Early bird games begin at 6:40 p.m.; regular games start at 7 p.m. Admission fee includes 20 games; progressive jackpot each week. Homemade food sold before the bingo; homemade pizza available during the games and for take-out. Return coupon for new players; door prizes awarded each week. Van shuttle service provided free of charge from Carbondale and Scranton. For more information, call (570-489-2091). 

Hosted at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Bear Creek; following the 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Elizabeth’s.

Hosted by Prince of Peace Parish in Old Forge; weekly sessions offered on Wednesdays from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at St. Lawrence Church, Main St., Old Forge. Guest facilitator: JoAnn Wilbur. All faithful are welcome; refreshments will be provided.

Sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Parish
101 St. Vincent Drive, Route 739
Dingman Township.

Dinner will be served from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Dinner includes turkey, stuffing, mashed and sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, carrots, macaroni & cheese, gravy, cranberries, rolls and great desserts.

For reservations please contact the Parish Office (570) 686-4545 or stvoff@ptd.net.

Come to enjoy good company and a delicious meal!

Family Holy Hour of Prayer gathering held at 6 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 414 Church St., Honesdale. For more information or a free copy of the “Flame of Love Diary” by Elizabeth Kindelmann, contact MaryAnn Cavanaugh at (570-228-8624) or email: catholichomeschoolmom@hotmail.com.

Hosted by St. Lawrence Parish in Great Bend; held every Friday at 7 p.m. in the Trinity Center, adjacent to St. Lawrence Church. All are welcome.

Hosted every Saturday morning at Good Shepherd Church in Drums; group gathers weekly beginning at 11 a.m. Devotion includes recitation of the Chaplet of the Infant of Prague, the Holy Rosary, and Chaplet of the Divine Mercy. Prayer petitions may be submitted at the church. All faithful are welcome.