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. Lucy Parish at St. Lucy Church, 949 Scranton St., west Scranton; begins at 6:30 p.m. with recitation of the Rosary and devotional prayers led by Adele Garofalo. Healing Mass celebrated at 7 p.m., including prayers for healing and anointing blessing. Music ministry provided by Ernie Pappa. All faithful are welcome. 

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.

Hosted on the first Saturday of the month at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Scranton; Mass celebrated for the Filipino community and friends at 6 p.m. in the Cathedral church, 315 Wyoming Ave. Fellowship and social time follow in the Bishops’ Hall, lower level of the Cathedral rectory. For more information, call Michael Fajardo (570-876-4736).

Hosted by Prince of Peace Parish in Old Forge; held in the Arcaro & Genell Banquet Room, Main St., Old Forge, beginning at 6 p.m. Includes hors d’oeuvres and full-course dinner with choice of four entrees: roast beef, veal marsala, baked haddock Italian-style, or chicken francaise; beverages include beer, wine and soft drinks. Cost: $30 per person (adults only). Entertainment provided by Frankie Gervasi of The Poets. Seating limited to 130; reservations close Feb. 20. For more information and reservations, call Francis at (570-451-0112).

“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. 

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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.

Retreat theme will be planned around “Unhappy with Life? Change It!

The Retreat will be led by Father Joseph Sica, Senior Priest at Immaculate Conception Parish, Scranton.

Ash Wednesday Mass

Coordinated by St. Gabriel Church at Holy Annunciation Parish, Hazleton; held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. on the corner of Chestnut & South Wyoming streets in Hazleton. Public recitation of the Rosary is offered for an end to abortion. For more information, call Annette at (570-636-1353). 

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. Peter’s Cathedral; evening begins with fellowship and light meal at 5:30 p.m., followed by movie screening and refreshments at 7 p.m. Featured movie presentation: “Joan of Arc.” Offering: $10 per person; children under age 12 free of charge. For reservations, visit: www.stpeterscathedral.org; for more information, call the Cathedral office at (570-344-7231).

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.

Pro-life Rosary apostolate; meets from 9 to 10 a.m. to pray for an end to abortion on the second Saturday of every month at the Allentown Women’s Center, 31 South Commerce Way, Bethlehem.

Local transportation provided; rides available at 7:30 a.m. from Arby’s restaurant, Route 315, Pittston Township. For more information, contact Passionist Father Ed Buchheit at (570-347-5691).

Saint Patrick’s Parade Day Mass

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.

Vocations Retreat

“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. 

CHRIST THE KING PARISH, ARCHBALD

Sunday, March 10, 2019, 2 p.m.

Session will take place in Saint Mary’s Center, Eynon

To register, please call the parish at 570.876.1701

Rite of Election

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). 

USCCB Administrative Committee Meeting

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.

Lenten Day of Reflection for Priests

March 14, 2019

3:30 PM

Ascension Parish, Forest City

To register, contact the Parish Office at 570.785.3838

Following the 12:10 p.m. Mass and Novena to Saint John Neumann at Saint Peter’s Cathedral.

Quarts of Manhattan clam chowder and butternut squash bisque available to purchase for $8 per quart. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Cathedral; pick-up begins at 5 p.m. in the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 330 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Advance orders encouraged; contact the Cathedral at www.stpeterscathedral.org or call (570-344-7231).

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 by Our Lady of the Mountains Lay Carmelite Chapter; meetings held on the third Saturday of each month at Little Flower Manor, 200 S. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre. For more information, contact Rose Bordi at (570-445-5457).

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. 

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.

Sponsored by Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary Parish, Jermyn; games usually held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Doors open at 5 p.m.; early-bird games start 6 p.m. (regular games, 6:30). Event includes homemade foods and desserts; specialty games, refreshments, door prizes and progressive jackpot. Free admission; for more information, call (570-876-1061).

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.