Community

Ministry of Community

The Ministry of Community reflects the mission of Evangelization and our relationships with each other and those beyond our parish and local area. It will focus on social activities and communication. Activities may include:

• Announcements

• Youth Group Ministry

• Breakfast Sunday

• BINGO

• Parish Website

• Annual Golf Tournament

• Valley Food Pantry

• Women of Good Shepherd

• Salvation Army

• The Shepherd's Hands

• Companions on the Journey

• Knights of Columbus

• Pro Life

• Building & Grounds

Retrouvaille Weekend for Couples

Is your marriage going down the right road, or is it a little off track? If the distance between you seems wide; if you are looking for a better way, even if you are already separated, Retrouaille can help. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry of volunteer couples who can help you learn the tools of healthy communication, rebuild intimacy, and heal – just as the team couples have done in their own marriages. Retrouvaille is Christian-based and Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all faiths as well as non-religious couples. For confidential information about, or to register for the program on August 19 – 21, call (631) 338-5413 or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.org.

Second Time Around: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group

A new support group is forming for grandparents raising grandchildren. This is a no judgment and confidential group for grandparents to get together to discuss and encourage one another about issues that arise with raising grandchildren. It is being held on the 4^th Monday of every month at Pathway to Recovery (W.A.V.E.S. building), 223 W. Broad Street, Hazleton, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Zoom will be available for those who wish to join from home. Contact Jeanette at pathwaytorecovery2021@gmail.com or call (570) 436-7983. Babysitting will be available free of charge.

Calvary Cemetery

Our new Niche Building at Calvary Cemetery has arrived onsite. Niche spaces are for a single cremation entombment and range in price from $1,100 – $1,400 per space. A 25% deposit is required and a two-year interest-free payment plan is being offered. Lettering of the door and entombment are additional. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (570) 788-2150 Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

Calvary Cemetery is opening two new sections in the cemetery for monument privilege only. The lots must be purchased in lot groups of four graves. Please call the office at (570) 788-2150 Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM to make an appointment.

St. Joseph’s Pantry

St. Joseph’s Pantry, a program of the Hazleton office of Catholic Social Services, is in need of volunteers to help pack and distribute food to residents of our community and to help with walk-through as part of their client choice pantry. The pantry is open Monday and Friday from10:00 – 11:45 AM, and from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. On Tuesday, the pantry is open from 2:00 – 6:00 PM. All Covid-19 precautions are in place and strictly enforced. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact the office at (570) 455-1521. Thank you!