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Drive to benefit Providence Pregnancy Center (PPC)

Our Baby Item Drive to benefit Providence Pregnancy Center (PPC) will begin on May 23. PPC of Scranton supports pregnant women in crisis by providing essential items such as diapers and clothing, referrals to services, emotional support, educational opportunities, counseling, mother support groups, and by operating Casa de Maria, a maternity home for homeless pregnant women.

We are collecting diapers (all sizes), wipes, infant care items, and new clothing (sizes newborn–4T). Please place your donated items in the Pack ’n Play located in the back of the church. Your generosity will directly support mothers and babies in need. To learn more about PPC, visit ppcscranton.org.

MOUNT CARMEL & SAINT MARY’S CEMETERIES NOTICE

• Artificial flowers, wreaths and grave blankets are permitted from Thanksgiving through March 15.

• Fresh cut flowers are permitted at all times.

• Potted plants are permitted on Easter, Mother's Day, Memorial Day and Father's Day. They will be removed one week after the holiday.

Please note the schedule change for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. There will be one 8 AM Mass at St. Anthony’s Church on that day and a 10:00 AM Mass at Mount Carmel Cemetery. There will not be a 12 Noon Mass at St. Mary’s Church, nor will there be evening Confessions on that day. The parish offices will be closed.

Want to learn more about our new parish patron saint?

Sometimes called “the Great,” or “the Everything” Pope, this multi-faceted man changed history the of the Church and the world! As we plan to unite with him as our patron saint, mark your calendar now and plan to join us for Discussions on St. John Paul II with Father Tom at 6:30 PM in St. Anthony’s Church on May 26, June 2, 16, & 23!

SIGNS OF THE TIMES (& STATUES!)

Our new parish will purchase two statues of St. John Paul II, our new patron saint. One will be a light-weight statue to be carried in the annual procession during the Festival, and the other will be a life-size outdoor marble statue that will stand in front of our primary worship space.

Each of our churches will also have a new sign that will identify the parish as well as the church building (St. John Paul II Parish - St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, St. Anthony of Padua Church or St. Rocco Church).

Of course, the new statues and signage comes with a cost. If you would like to help defray the cost of helping to identify our parish and churches, please place your donation in an envelope marked “St. John Paul II Statue” and send it to either office or drop it in the collection basket at any Mass.

Holy Cross Crusader Boys Basketball Camp

Date: June 22 - June 25

Time: 8:30 - 12:00

Boys Entering Grades 4 - 9

Cost: $100.00

For information, contact Al Callejas

(570-650-9858) Email: ac31078@aol.com

ST. JOHN PAUL II PARISH INAUGURAL MASS

A special Mass marking the beginning of our new parish, St. John Paul II, will be celebrated on Sunday, June 28 at 11:15 AM in St Anthony’s Church.

Bishop Bambera will preside at this Mass, which will mark the beginning of a new stage in the life of our parish communities!

A reception at the Festival Grounds at St. Rocco’s, catered by Arcaro & Genell’s, will follow the Mass. All are invited to attend the Mass and thereception.

Mark your calendars now, and plan to participate in this historic event!

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The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass

The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass is at the Cathedral of Saint Peter on Sunday, June 28 at 2:30 pm. Couples celebrating 10th, 25th, 40th, and 50th wedding anniversaries are invited to participate in the Mass and a light reception afterward, where couples will have the opportunity to meet Bishop and/or to have a photo taken with him. Preregistration is required for the Mass and the reception. Couples may directly access the 2026 Anniversary Mass Registration Form by visiting https:// www.dioceseofscranton.org wedding-anniversary-celebration-2026/ by June 7.

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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