Anouncements

Catholic Choral Society of Scranton

The annual spring concerts of the Catholic Choral Society of Scranton will be presented on Friday, May 15 at 7:00 PM at Mary Mother of God Parish at Holy Rosary Church at 316 William Street in Scranton and on Sunday, May 17 at 7:00 PM at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola at 339 N. Maple Ave., Kingston, PA. The program will celebrate America’s 250TH Birthday and feature several chorus members and percussionist Monica Spishock. On Sunday evening the Choral Society will be joined by the MMI Prep School Chorus under the direction of Jennifer Gerhard.

The Catholic Choral Society, marking its 77th season, is comprised of members from Luzerne,
Lackawanna, Wayne, Susquehanna and Wyoming counties. The director of the Catholic Choral
Society is Ann Manganiello. The accompanist is Linda Houck. Board members assisting president
Brenda Grunza in arranging the concert include Nancy Flannery, Sheila O’Brien, Lois Ostrowski, Kate
Conaboy , Chris Koster, Connie Schulte and Rich Gibbons.

St. Catherine of Siena Parish Altar & Rosary Society Designer Bag Bingo

Sunday, May 17 in St. Catherine’s Hall, 220 Church St., Moscow, PA 18444. Doors open at 12:30 PM, bingo begins at 1:30 PM. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Admission includes 20 regular bingo games. Additional bonus bingo games available for $5 each or 4/$15. Ample free parking, handicap accessible, delicious homemade foods, beverages, a 50/50 and basket raffle tickets also available for purchase during the event. Tickets can be purchased in the parish office. Call Mary at (570) 842-4561 or Ann Marie at (570 )510-3125 for tickets or to be an event or bag sponsor. Proceeds support the missions of St. Catherine of Siena Parish and the North Pocono Food Pantry, St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, and other charitable causes.

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.

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!