St. John Bosco Roman Catholic Church
Conyngham, PA 18249
Genesis Mission Workshop
To: Clergy, Parish Pastoral Council Members, Parish Staff, Faith Formation Personnel, and all interested Parishioners:
If you would like to attend one of these sessions, you may register online. The cost, which includes breakfast and lunch is $30. The Parish will reimburse you if you are interesting in attending. Let the Parish Office know. Please feel free to invite others to participate from our Parish (Sacred Heart of Jesus or St. John Bosco.
SSPTV'S MASS FOR INSPIRATION
In the Greater Hazleton Area we are blessed, through the generosity of the Lesante family, to have weekend mass televised for those who are, infirm, elderly, homebound, hospitalized, in an assisted living facility with or for some other serious reason, unable to attend mass in person. You can view it at home on The Service Electric Cable television station, SSP TV, channel 13 and 513 HD. Many of the priests from the area, including Fr, Connell McHugh, Fr. Michael Kloton, Fr., Kevin Miller, Fr. Ric Polmounter and Fr. Sudhir Toppo volunteer as celebrants. The mass is broadcast on television on Saturdays at 4 and 6 PM and again on Sundays at 7 and 9 AM and 6 PM. You may also watch anywhere on any device 24/7 on SSP TV YouTube channel. Pass this on to friends, neighbors, coworkers, and others, who are unable to participate in person at mass.
The Vision 2030 Blueprint Planning Process is a long-range pastoral planning process for the Diocese of Scranton. While looking proactively as the realities of our local church in the present moment, this process strives to meet the opportunities and challenges of the coming decade in order to create vibrant expressions of parish life rooted in the life of Jesus Christ.
Social Resources
CHRISTIAN THERAPY RESOURCE
The pandemic has led to an unprecedented rise in mental health issues. Many people are finding it increasingly difficult to stay mentally healthy due to prolonged isolation, financial insecurities, and loss of loved ones. Christian therapy can help people manage these issues through a spiritual lens and from a Christian perspective. This new resource helps people understand what it's like to get Christian therapy, how to find a qualified Christian therapist, common issues addressed by Christian therapists, and how to prepare for a session. You can view this resource by clicking here!
DIAL 988 – SUICIDE HOTLINE
Since July 16, 2022, Pennsylvanians have a new, easier way to connect to mental or behavioral health crisis services. People can call, text, or chat 988 will be connected directly to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The existing Lifeline phone number (1-800-273- 8255) will remain available. 988 can be used by anyone who needs support for a suicidal, mental or behavioral health, and/or sub-stance use crisis — no matter where they are or where they live. Lifeline services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at no cost to the caller. Trained professionals are waiting to listen and immediately provide phone-based support and/or connections to local resources.
Weekly offerings may be taken or mailed to the Parish Office at:
Saint John Bosco Church
P.O. Box 919
Conyngham, PA 18219-0919
OR
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
P.O. Box 919
Conyngham, PA 18219-0919
Your contributions are greatly appreciated!
COLLECTION ENVELOPES
The cost of the monthly envelope packet that is mailed to all registered parishioners is $1.10. Currently 857 parishioners/families are receiving envelopes. The yearly cost per family is almost $13. The total cost per year for the parish is: $11,312.40. This is a large but necessary expense. Increases in paper and postage have contributed to this increase. In the new fiscal year we hope to have online giving available in our parish for those who desire it. Those who use this online system of supporting the ministries of our parish will not receive monthly envelopes unless they desire them. Those who do not use their monthly envelopes for the past year will no longer be sent envelopes in the mail. You can simply place contribution or check in the collection basket or take or mail it to the parish office. Your understanding and cooperation is appreciated.
CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS
As we enjoy the days of summer to relax and maybe take some travel time, the work of our church continues every day. During the summer months the income usually declines but our expenses continue. We need our continued support, even if you are away from our area and worshiping in another church. Your generosity is appreciated. Envelopes may be mailed to the parish office (PO Box 919, Conyngham, PA 18219-019) or taken to the parish office before or after your vacation time.
PARISH SELF-INSURANCE
During the 2023-2024 fiscal year, St. John Bosco Church paid over $20,000 for self-insurance for our entire parish complex (Church, Gym, Faith Formation Center, Rectory, three rental properties, our parking lots, etc. ) At Sacred Heart of Jesus Church our premium for our Church, Rectory, CYO, Cemetery and parking lot/property was over $10,000. The envelope to assist with this insurance premium that was in our May envelope set was barely used. The combined premium of over $30,000 was paid through our parish general account. We will receive our premium for the 2024-2025 fiscal year in July 2024. It is expected to have a slight increase. If you are able to give something towards this expense it is deeply appreciated.
FIND A CATHOLIC CHURCH WHEN YOU ARE ON VACATION OR AWAY FROM OUR PARISH
Traveling on vacation?
Away from your area or from your regular routine?
Easily find Weekend Mass times where you are at.
Click Here to Visit Masstimes.org
or
Click Here to Visit Catholicmasstimes.org
Technology keeps the faithful connected to their obligations at home or on the road!
Remember: "THERE IS NO VACATION FROM YOUR CHRISTIAN VOCATION."
CONTACT INFORMATION
We need your help to keep our parish membership records up to date and accurate.
It is extremely important that you notify our parish office at 570-788-1997, Ext 3, when you change your phone number, delete a land phone, change your email or mailing address. You may also drop a message in your weekly envelope about the change or simply visit the parish office. With over 1,000 families registered in our parish, we have no other way to update our records if you don't notify us. Your cooperation is deeply appreciated.
St. John Bosco Mass Schedule
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
St. John Bosco Church opens on weekdays at 6:45 a.m. and closes at 11:00 a.m.
On Saturday the church opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m.
On Sunday the church opens at 6:45 a.m. and closes at noon or 1:00 p.m. depending on the Mass and Baptism schedule.
At Sacred Heart of Jesus in Weston, the church opens on Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 a.m.
Your understanding and cooperation is deeply appreciated.
SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE
You are reminded that beginning on Memorial Day weekend, May 27–28, the last Mass on Sunday at Saint John Bosco Church will be at 11:00 AM. This will continue through Labor Day weekend. All of the other Masses will remain the same.
Daily Mass: 8:00 AM Monday - Friday
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM
(Memorial Day through Labor Day-11 AM)
Holy Day Vigil: 5:00 PM
Holy Day: 8:00 AM, 7:00 PM
St, John Bosco Reconciliation Schedule
Saturday: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Anytime by appointment
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Mass Schedule
Sunday: 9 AM
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Reconciliation Schedule
Sunday: 8:15-8:45 AM
Contact Us
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 am to Noon and from 1-3:30 PM.
Mailing Address Only: P.O. Box 919 Conyngham, PA 18219
Building Address Only: 573 State Route 93, Sugarloaf, PA. 18249
By Phone: (570) 788-1997
By Fax: (570) 788-6667
By Email: stjb@ptd.net
WINTER MASS POLICY
With the beginning of the winter season, it is a good opportunity to remind you of our parish winter mass policy. Weekday and weekend masses at Saint John BOSCO Church will NEVER be canceled due to inclement weather conditions. However, please use your common sense. If the weather is dangerous, please stay home and watch the Mass on television or the internet and take time to pray privately.
At Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Weston, if there is a lot of ice or treacher-ous driving conditions and we are unable to get from Conyngham to Weston, (unless someone with a vehicle and an ability to drive safely in these conditions can pick us up), the mass will be canceled and the mass intention rescheduled. Your cooperation and understanding is appreciated.
Parish Staff
Father Ric Polmounter
Father Christian Ekeh
Father Edward Michelini
Father Steven Brosk
Deacon Maurice J. Cerasaro, Jr.
Melanie Pensock, Parish Secretaries, Option 3
Sarah Woolbert, Office Assistant
Kristina Notaro, Book Keeper
Maureen Ciavarella, Director, Youth Faith Formation, Option 6
Jennifer Gerhard, Music Ministry/Choir Director
Larry Huff and Marie Sauers, Maintenance
Phil and Marie Guza, Bereavement Support
Joseph Gallagher, Parish Finance Advisory Board Chair
Pam Synoski, Parish Pastoral Council Chair
Ed Slusarczyk, Parish Liturgy Committee Chair
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