The Diocese promotes diocesan, parish and other appropriate events in a variety of ways:
- The Catholic Light calendar
- CTV Datebook (announcements that appear daily on CTV: Catholic Television)
- The Office for Parish Life annual calendar
- Weekly Devotions and
- The calendar found below
If you are a parish or Catholic organization wishing to submit an event for consideration please fill out this form.
This Month’s Events
december 2021
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All Saints Academy
Allentown Women's Center
Annunciation Parish, Hazleton
Arcaro & Genell Banquet Room
Ascension Parish
B.V.M. Queen of Peace Parish
Baltimore
Blessed Sacrament Parish, Throop
Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountain Top
Bowl Arena
Camp Ladore
Camp Orchard Hill
Capriotti’s One Banks Ave McAdoo, PA 18237
Capriotti's Catering
Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth
Capuchin Sisters, Tunkhannock
CareNET Pregnancy Center, Scranton
Cathedral of Saint Peter
Cathedral of Saint Peter Rectory
Catholic Social Services
Catholic Social Services Family Center
Catholic Social Services Hazleton Family Center
Catholic University, Washington, D.C.
Catholic Youth Center
Chacko's Family Bowling Center
Chicago
Christ the King Parish
Church of Saint Luke
Church of St. John, East Stroudsburg
Diocesan Pastoral Center
Diocese of Greensburg
Divine Mercy Parish
Downtown Scranton
Epiphany Parish
Epiphany Parish School, Sayre
Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Hanover Township
Fatima Grotto
Faxon Bowling Lanes
Fiorelli's Catering
Fritz's Lanes and Pro Shop
Gate of Heaven Church
Genetti Manor, Dickson City
Gino Merli Veterans Center, Scranton
Good Shepherd Church
Good Shepherd, Drums
Harrisburg
Healey Park, Duryea
Holy Annunciation Monastery
Holy Child Parish
Holy Cross Church
Holy Cross High School, Dunmore
Holy Family Academy
Holy Family Parish
Holy Family Spiritual Renewal Center, 151 Old Newport St, Nanticoke
Holy Family, Luzerne
Holy Name of Jesus Church
Holy Name of Jesus Parish
Holy Name of Jesus Parish, West Hazleton
Holy Name of Mary Church, Montrose
Holy Redeemer High School
Holy Rosary Parish
Holy Rosary School, Duryea
Holy Spirit Parish
Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center
Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center, Dalton
IHM Center 2300 Adams Avenue Scranton, PA 18509
Immaculate Conception Church
Immaculate Conception of the BVM, Williamsport
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
Jewish Home
Keystone College
King's College
Kirby Center
Klump Center, Penn College
Knights of Columbus Hall, 65 Kilrow Street, Great Bend
Knights of Columbus, 65 Kilrow Street, Great Bend
La Buona Vita Restaurant, Dunmore
Lackawanna County Courthouse Square
Lackawanna County Prison
Lasalle Academy
Little Flower Manor
Little Sisters of the Poor at Holy Family Residence
Marian Catholic High School, Tamaqua
Mary, Mother of God Parish, North Scranton
Marywood University
Misericordia University
Misericoridia University
Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
Montgomery, Alabama
Most Holy Trinity Parish
Most Holy Trinity, Susquehanna
Most Precious Blood Parish, Hazleton
Mother, Mary of God, Scranton
Msgr. McHugh Elementary School
National Shrine of Divine Mercy
Nativity BVM Church - Tunkhannock
Nativity of Our Lord Parish
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
Nay Aug Park
Nay Aug Park, Scranton
Notre Dame High School
Oblates of Saint Joseph Seminary – Laflin, PA
Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Our Lady of Hope Parish, 40 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre
Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel - IHM Center
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Lake Silkworth
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Lake Silkworth
Our Lady of Peace School, Clarks Green
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Wyalusing
Our Lady of the Eucharist, Pittston
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Freeland
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church
Our Lady of Victory Parish
Our Lady of Victory, Tannersville
Our Lady Queen of Peace, Brodheadsville
P-Nut Bowl
Philadelphia
Pocono Raceway
Prince of Peace Parish
Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge
Queen of Angels, Jessup
Queen of Heaven Parish, Hazleton
Queen of Peace Church
Queen of the Apostles, Avoca
Raleigh, North Carolina
Resurrection Parish
Rickett's Glen State Park
Rome
Sabatini's Bottleshop
Sabatini's Bottleshop, Exeter
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Dupont
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Peckville
Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary Parish
Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary Parish Center
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish 624 Madison Avenue, Jermyn
Saint Andre Bessette, Wilkes-Barre
Saint Andrew Parish, Wilkes-Barre
Saint Ann Basilica
Saint Ann Church
Saint Ann Church
Saint Boniface Parish
Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Moscow
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Church
Saint Eulalia
Saint Faustina Kowalska Parish
Saint Gabriel Church at Holy Announciation Parish
Saint Gabriel Retreat House
Saint Gregory, Clarks Green
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Kingston
Saint Joachim, Meshoppen
Saint John Bosco Parish
Saint John Bosco Parish, Conyngham
Saint John Neumann
Saint John Neumann Parish
Saint John Parish
Saint John the Baptist, Larksville
Saint John the Evangelist
Saint John the Evangelist, Honesdale
Saint Joseph Church, Rileyville
Saint Joseph Marello, Pittston
Saint Joseph the Worker Parish
Saint Joseph's Oblate Seminary
Saint Jude Church
Saint Jude, Mountain Top
Saint Lawrence Church
Saint Lawrence Church - Old Forge
Saint Leo, Ashley
Saint Lucy Church
Saint Maria Goretti Parish
Saint Martha Church
Saint Mary Church
Saint Mary Magdalen Church
Saint Mary of the Lake Parish, Lake Winola
Saint Matthew Parish
Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 5112 Pocono Crest Rd., Pocono Pines
Saint Michael Church - Grunick Chapel
Saint Monica Parish at Our Lady of Sorrows Church
Saint Monica Parish, West Wyoming
Saint Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church
Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church 317 Charles St. Old Forge
Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church 320 Vine St. Old Forge
Saint Nicholas Parish
Saint Patrick, Milford
Saint Paul of the Cross Parish, Scranton
Saint Paul Parish
Saint Paul Parish, Scranton
Saint Peter's Parish
Saint Rose of Lima
Saint Vincent de Paul Kitchen, Wilkes-Barre
Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, Milford
Saint Vladimir Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton
Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish
Saints Peter & Paul Church
Saints Peter & Paul, Plains
Saints Peter and Paul Parish
SCI
SCI, Waymart
Scranton Preparatory School
Skylanes Bowling Center
Springfield, VA
SS Peter and Paul Church, West Locust Street, Scranton
SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish, Dunmore
SS. Peter & Paul, Plains
Ss. Peter & Paul, Towanda
SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Plains
St Michael Parish
St. Andre Bessette Parish, Wilkes Barre
St. Andrew Parish, Wilkes-Barre
St. Ann, Freeland
St. Catherine of Siena, Moscow
St. Clare/St. Paul School Visit, Scranton
St. Dominic's Academy
St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, Scranton
St. Gregory, Clarks Green
St. Ignatius Parish
St. John Neumann Regional Academy Junior/Senior High School, Williamsport
St. John Neumann Regional Academy Lower Campus School, Williamsport
St. John the Baptist, Larksville
St. Joseph, Matamoras
St. Joseph, Rileyville
St. Joseph's Center Festival Grounds, Marywood University
St. Jude Parish
St. Jude School
St. Leo Parish, Ashley
St. Louis, Mo.
St. Maria Goretti Church
St. Mary of the Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre
St. Mary’s Center 320 Mifflin Avenue, Scranton
St. Nicholas Byzantine CAtholic Church Old Forge
St. Patrick, White Haven
St. Paul of the Cross Parish, 1217 Prospect Ave. Scranton
St. Paul of the Cross, Scranton
St. Peter's Cathedral
St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Wilkes-Barre
St. Rose of Lima Parish, 6 North Church St., Carbondale
St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Scranton
State Capital
Stonehedge Golf Course, Tunkhannock, PA
StonehedgeGolf Course, Tunkhannock, PA
Sundelein Seminary
The Woodlands Resort Wilkes-Barre
Trinity Episcopal Church
University of Scranton
University of Scranton Chapel of the Sacred Heart
USCCB, Baltimore
Villa of Our Lady Retreat House
Villa St. Joseph
VIRTUS Training Session
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Dickson City
Washington, DC
Weiss Parking Lot, Mountain Top
Woodlands Inn & Resort, Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming Area Catholic, Exeter
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22novAll Day19decOur Lady of Mount Carmel Christmas Raffle
Event Details
Tickets are available by calling the parish office: (570-477-5040). You may also contact Diane Grimes (570-262-4382) or Mike Loftus (570-592-5438) Tickets are $100 each 1st Prize: $10,000 2nd Prize: $5,000 **Awesome chance to win** only 300 tickets will be
Event Details
Tickets are available by calling the parish office: (570-477-5040).
You may also contact Diane Grimes (570-262-4382) or Mike Loftus (570-592-5438)
Tickets are $100 each
1st Prize: $10,000
2nd Prize: $5,000
**Awesome chance to win**
only 300 tickets will be sold
Drawing will be held December 19 (LIVE)
Following the 11 am mass.
Time
November 22 (Monday) - December 19 (Sunday)
Location
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Lake Silkworth
Event Details
ADVENT SERIES: Please join us for a series of talks by Rev. Robert Simon, Pastor, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, about the Mass, entitled “Raise Your Heads, Lift Up
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ADVENT SERIES: Please join us for a series of talks by Rev. Robert Simon, Pastor, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, about the Mass, entitled “Raise Your Heads, Lift Up Your Hearts”, on December 1st, 8th, and 22nd @ 6pm in the main body of the church.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 PM
Location
Our Lady Queen of Peace, Brodheadsville
04dec4:00 PM7:00 PMMeatloaf Dinner
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Pictured sitting are Chairpersons Robert Manganello, Paul and Renee Benedetti. Second row is Drew Regan and Carol Carroll. Missing in the photo
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Gate of Heaven Parish, 40 Machell Avenue, Dallas, PA is having a homemade Meatloaf Dinner on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 from 4 to 7pm. Take out or drive through pick up only.
Tickets are $12.00 each and can be purchased by calling GOH at 570-675-2121 and are also sold in the church office on Monday thru Friday 10am to 3pm and at both masses on the weekend.
All tickets are pre-sold. Included in the meal is delicious meatloaf, mashed potatoes, applesauce, green beans, dinner roll w/butter and dessert.
Time
(Saturday) 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
Gate of Heaven Church
40 Machell Ave.
04dec6:00 PM7:00 PMFilipino Community Monthly Mass
Event Details
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,
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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).
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(Saturday) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
05dec3:00 PMCatholic Choral Society Schedules Advent-Christmas Concert
Event Details
Following a 73 year choral history of music for the Advent season, the Catholic Choral Society will present an Advent – Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 5th at 3 PM
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Following a 73 year choral history of music for the Advent season, the Catholic Choral Society will present an Advent – Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 5th at 3 PM at St Mary’s Church of the Immaculate Conception at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 134 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, PA.
The chorus will be presenting sacred Advent and Christmas music as well other Christmas selections. The concert is open to the public free of charge, however, a free will offering will be available.
The pastor of Our Lady of Fatima parish is Rev. Joseph D. Verespy
Brenda Grunza is president of the Catholic Choral Society while Dr. Thomas Rittenhouse is president emeritus. Ann Manganiello is music director of the group while Kimberly Gnall is accompanist.
Board members assisting co-presidents Brenda Grunza, Nicholson, and Dr. Tom Rittenhouse, Clarks Summit include: Lois Ostrowski, Vice-President; Pittston; Nancy Flannery, librarian, Kingston; Sheila O’Brien, Dunmore; Barbara Barrett, Dunmore; Kate Conaboy, Archbald and Rich Gibbons, Hunlock Creek. For further information please call 570-575-1040 , see www.catholicchoralsociety.org., and like us on Facebook.
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 PM
Location
Our Lady of Fatima Parish
134 S. Washington St.
06dec7:46 PM7:46 PMAdvent Lessons and Carols
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Immaculate Conception Bastress/ Williamsport 12/19/2021 Advent Lessons and Carols. Sunday, Dec. 19 at 4:00pm A liturgical celebration of Scripture Readings and Carols focusing on the Mysteries of the Incarnation and Nativity If the event has
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Immaculate Conception
Bastress/ Williamsport
12/19/2021
Advent Lessons and Carols. Sunday, Dec. 19 at 4:00pm
A liturgical celebration of Scripture Readings and Carols focusing on the Mysteries of the Incarnation and Nativity
If the event has a specific contact person who doesn’t mind their phone number or email being published, please submit that information below.
Contact Phone Number for more information
(570) 745-3301
Time
(Monday) 7:46 PM - 7:46 PM
Location
Immaculate Conception of the BVM, Williamsport
07dec5:30 PMNovena to Saint Anthony of Padua
Event Details
Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The Devotion will be nine consecutive Tuesdays from October 19 - December 14. The theme for this year's novena is Saint Rita Cascia, Patron Saint of the
Event Details
Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
The Devotion will be nine consecutive Tuesdays from October 19 – December 14.
The theme for this year’s novena is Saint Rita Cascia, Patron Saint of the Impossible
For information, call 570-824-7832
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 PM
Location
Our Lady of Hope Parish, 40 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre
11dec9:00 AM10:00 AMGathering of “Helpers of God’s Precious Infants”
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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
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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).
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(Saturday) 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
11dec4:00 PMSaint Lucy Feast Day Celebration
Event Details
Saturday, Dec. 11 4:00 p.m. Mass Saint Lucy Church, 949 Scranton Street, Scranton Father Sam Ferretti will bless those in attendance with a first class relic of Saint Lucy. Anyone suffering from an eye
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Saturday, Dec. 11
4:00 p.m. Mass
Saint Lucy Church, 949 Scranton Street, Scranton
Father Sam Ferretti will bless those in attendance with a first class relic of Saint Lucy.
Anyone suffering from an eye ailment is welcome. Saint Lucy is the Patroness of Eyes.
A coffee and cake social will take place in Cabrini Hall following Mass
Time
(Saturday) 4:00 PM
Location
Saint Lucy Church
949 Scranton Street
11dec6:30 PMAspire Chamber Choir
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A Wondrous Birth Presented by Anabaptist musicians from Eastern PA St. Andrew Parish 316 Parrish Street, Wilkes-Barre Come enjoy a program of sacred music featuring choral works from both classic and contemporary composers. Program
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A Wondrous Birth
Presented by Anabaptist musicians from Eastern PA
St. Andrew Parish
316 Parrish Street, Wilkes-Barre
Come enjoy a program of sacred music featuring choral works from both classic and contemporary composers. Program repertoire includes music by Stopford, Gjeilo and Rachmoninov.
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(Saturday) 6:30 PM
Location
Saint Andrew Parish, Wilkes-Barre
12dec2:00 PMThe Feast of Saint Nicholas
Event Details
The Slovak Heritage Society of NEPA cordially invites you to celebrate the Feast of Saint Nicholas. The church is handicapped accessible. Wearing masks is encouraged. Come join us in singing Slovak Christmas
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The Slovak Heritage Society of NEPA cordially invites you to celebrate the Feast of Saint Nicholas.
The church is handicapped accessible. Wearing masks is encouraged.
Come join us in singing Slovak Christmas Carols and sharing Christmas Memories.
Slovak Hospitality will follow.
For more information, contact Anna Hudock at 570-822-1926.
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(Sunday) 2:00 PM
Location
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Kingston
Event Details
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH Brodheadsville, PA WHAT IS LAS POSADAS? A wonderful Latin Christmas tradition, las posadas literally translates in
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OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Brodheadsville, PA
WHAT IS LAS POSADAS?
A wonderful Latin Christmas tradition, las posadas literally translates in English as “the inns” or “the lodgings”. It symbolizes the Biblical journey of Mary and Joseph as they searched for shelter in Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus. The nine-day celebration lasts from December 16 to Christmas Eve. The ritual most especially includes a colorful pageant of kids (the “pilgrims” or peregrinos) — costumed as Joseph, Mary, angels, shepherds and the Three Wise Men — who travel to a designated home where Las Posadas will be celebrated. Las Posadas culminates in all-out feasting at the Cena de Noche Buena when families gather for a traditional meal and sugary treats.
PLEASE JOIN US for a one-evening event recreating this Biblical journey on Wednesday, December 15th @ 6PM. A gathering for children and adults, from all different cultural backgrounds, to enjoy together.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 PM
Location
Our Lady Queen of Peace, Brodheadsville
18dec10:00 AM12:00 PM10th Annual Christmas Cookie Walk
Event Details
Saturday, December 18 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish, 420 Main Road, Buttonwood, Hanover Township. $10 for a pre-assorted container and $40 for a platter. All
Event Details
Saturday, December 18 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish, 420 Main Road, Buttonwood, Hanover Township.
$10 for a pre-assorted container and $40 for a platter.
All orders must be placed by December 4. This event is sponsored by the parish Youth Ministry.
For more information and/or reservations, call 570-814-6444 or visit www.exhc.org.
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(Saturday) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Hanover Township
18dec10:00 AM12:00 PMChristmas Cookie Sale
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Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church 317 Charles St. Old Forge is holding their annual Christmas Cookie Sale on Saturday, December 18th from 10am to 12pm. All cookies will be sold
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Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church 317 Charles St. Old Forge is holding their annual Christmas Cookie Sale on Saturday, December 18th from 10am to 12pm.
All cookies will be sold on a preorder basis only.
Cookie are homemade and include anise wedding, thumbprint, pepper cookies, chocolate chip, peanut butter kisses, nut rugalach, linzer, welsh, and many many more. Cost is $10 per pound.
Additionally, fruitcakes are available $6 small, $15 large.
Preorders can be placed by calling Maria 570-457-8275. Preorders will be accepted until December 10th. Orders will not be accepted after this date.
All Covid 19 safety guidelines have been followed for this sale.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church 317 Charles St. Old Forge
19decAll DayGathering of the Secular Discalced Carmelites
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
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All Day (Sunday)
19dec1:30 PM3:30 PMMeeting of the St. Joseph Secular Franciscan Fraternity
Event Details
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
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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).
Time
(Sunday) 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
25decAll Day05jan12 Days of Christmas Cash Raffle
Event Details
Sponsored by Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish. Cash prizes will be drawn daily on Facebook from December 25 through January 5. A $20.00 ticket enables you to win up to
Event Details
Sponsored by Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish. Cash prizes will be drawn daily on Facebook from December 25 through January 5.
A $20.00 ticket enables you to win up to $10,000 in cash prizes.
To order a ticket and/or for more information, call 570-706-6951 or visit www.exhc.org.
Time
December 25 (Saturday) - January 5 (Wednesday)
Location
Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Hanover Township
