Anouncements

FOOD DRIVE

Benefits St. Francis Kitchen-will begin February 21 and end on March 22. Collections will be in both churches.

St. Joseph’s Day (March 19) is celebrated in many places, but especially in Sicily. St. Joseph is credited with saving the Sicilians during one of their major droughts. Tradition has it that residents prayed to St. Joseph for rain. The rain came, and their spring crops were spared from being destroyed, preventing a widespread famine for Sicily. Many families keep the tradition of honoring him with celebrations of special food and gifts at “St. Joseph’s Table.”

Our faith community will celebrate St. Joseph’s Day with a special 5:30 PM Mass at St. Anthony’s Church followed by a dinner at La Buona Vita. Reservations may be made by calling the SSAR office by March 12.

There is no charge to attend the dinner, but a free-will offering will be accepted. Donations will go to Family to Family, who will provide an Easter dinner to the needy.

The Paschal Candle is the largest and most beautiful candle in the church. It is blessed at the Easter Vigil and its light pierces the darkness, representing Christ, the Light of the world. At baptism it is lit to show the light of Christ that will lead the new Christian through life, and it is present at the head of a casket or next to an urn to remind us that Christ has conquered the darkness of death. If you would like to donate the new Paschal Candle for St. Mary’s Church in memory of a deceased loved one, please contact the OLMC Parish Office.

Travel News

Join us on an exciting trip this year! In August travel to Colorado and enjoy the Rockies, Pike’s Peak, exciting train rides and more. Or join us on a beautiful trip to the Peaks of Europe: France, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. Call Joe or Dolly Michalczyk at 570-961-3691.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2026

The Mass Intention Policy is as follows: Each family may request three Masses per year — One Weekend Mass and Two Weekday Masses. There may be only one Mass offered for a deceased person each year.

Please schedule your Masses in one of the following ways:

E-Mail us at: (SSAR) office@saintsanthonyandrocco.com or (OLMC)info@olmcparish.us, beginning no earlier than October 28, and we will reply to the e-mails in the order received.
Phone: (SSAR) 570-344-1209 or (OLMC) 570-346-7429, beginning no earlier than October 28 at 9:00 AM, and we will return the calls in the order received.
Postal Mail: (SSAR) 303 Smith St., Dunmore, PA 1512 or (OLMC) 322 Chestnut Street, Dunmore, PA 18512 and we will reply to postal mail received beginning on October 28 in the order received.

ST. ANTHONY’S MEMORIAL PARK

Graduation will be here before we realize it! St. Anthony’s Memorial Park is taking reservations for the rental of the pavilion for graduation parties as well as any other event you have planned for the 2026 season. Rental cost is $300 for the day. If interested, please call Mike Angerson at 570-637- 1376 to reserve a day.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LITURGICAL MINISTER?

We are in need of altar servers, lectors, and extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist for all Masses in both churches. Please contact your parish office to let us know of your interest, and we will schedule training sessions!

ATTENTION, YOUNG ADULTS!

All young adults who have finished college or trade school or have entered the job market should no longer be receiving children’s envelopes. Once a young adult has turned 21, he or she should call the office and register as an adult parishioner. Even if you continue to live in your parents’ home, you should still be registered as an adult parishioner on your own.

ATTENTION, FUTURE BRIDES AND GROOMS

Please contact the church as soon as possible when planning your wedding! Too often, couples want to book the reception hall before doing anything else. Diocesan policy is that the couple must meet with the priest at least 6 months before a contemplated marriage. And it happens at times that the sacrament cannot be celebrated on the date that has been chosen, either because there is already a wedding scheduled that day, or the priest is unavailable, or there needs to be more time for the sacramental preparation. Before any date for a wedding can be given, the couple must meet with the priest, so please be mindful of this before booking any reception hall!

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