Parish News

Be A Catholic

Man Conference

The 7th annual Diocese of Scranton “Be A Catholic Man Conference” at Holy Redeemer High School (159 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre) will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The cost is $40, which includes morning coffee and a box lunch. The schedule includes coffee at 7:00 a.m., the Holy Rosary at 7:15, speakers, lunch, confessions, Adoration and Benediction, and Mass at 1:45 p.m.

UPMC Chaplain

Assistant Training

Pastoral Care Department will be hosting a Volunteer Chaplain Assistant Training at UPMC Williamsport on September 28, 2022, from 9 AM – 3:30 PM. If you desire to be a spiritual companion for those who are sick in any of the UPMC hospitals in North Central Pa., please consider becoming a Volunteer Chaplain Assistant. Contact Jackie Perchinski at 570-321-2215 or perchinskijm@upmc.edu by September 16, 2022. We hope you can join our mission of extending God’s healing love by providing an extraordinary patient experience throughout North Central Pennsylvania.

Annual Life Chain

Please join in the annual Lycoming County Life Chain on October 2 from 2:30-3:30 on the "Golden Strip". We will meet in our usual spot in front of what is now the Truist Bank for an hour of prayerful demonstration for the protection of pre-born babies. This event is sponsored by the Susquehanna Valley Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life and signs will be provided. A donation of $1.00 is requested, if you are able. You may also bring chairs if you are unable to stand for that time. All ages are welcome to join in this very important event to witness to the sanctity of human life!

Bible Study

Deacon Steve Frye will be leading a seven-week Bible study, beginning Wednesday, September 28, at 7:00 p.m. He will be going through the six sessions of The Eucharist: A Bible Study for Catholics, by Father Mitch Pacwa, as follows:

September 28: Old Testament Background

October 5: Words of Sacrifice

October 12: Behold, the Lamb of God

October 19: Eat My Body, Drink My Blood

October 26: The Eucharist and Passover

November 2: Christ’s Priesthood and the Eucharist

If you are interested, please call the Parish Office so we have sufficient copies of Father Pacwa’s book for all attendees!

RCIA

• Who is it for?

  • Adults & teens who have not been Baptized, those who have been Baptized yet never received First Holy Communion or Confirmation, or those who are already Baptized in another Christian denomination, but would like to learn more about Catholic Christianity.

• What’s it like?

  • R.C.I.A. is not a classroom format, but rather experiential. It is based on reflections on Sunday Scriptures. It answers the question: “Why do Catholics do that?”

• When does it start?

  • Sessions have already begun. For more information please contact the parish office!

Mass Intentions

The 2023 Mass Intention Book is now open. In order that all parishioners have the opportunity to remember or memorialize their loved one on special dates we have a few guidelines:

Each family may schedule up to three Masses, however, there is no limit on unscheduled Masses.

An individual may only have a Mass offered once every two weeks.

Recently deceased parishioners might take precedence.

Mass intentions may be requested by contacting the office by phone, text, or email. Please see the "Contact" tab for more information.

The suggested donation is $10.

Choir Practice

Choir practice begins again this Thursday, September 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the choir loft. Come and make a joyful noise with us - no auditions and you don’t have to read music - just love to sing and praise the Lord!

Backpack Food

Program Collection

We continue to collect 16 oz. jars of peanut butter to help support the Montoursville Area School District Backpack Program. Please help us feed the hungry. Drop off donations inside the Church entrances.

“I was hungry and you gave me food.”

Matthew 25:35

Online Giving

Our Lady of Lourdes parish now offers the option for online giving! Many members of our parish are using this system with great success. Please see the "Online Giving" tab for more information.