Entries for March 2022

Our parish council represents both St. Lawrence and St. Boniface. This elected advisory group suggests to the pastor its considered opinions on matters related to the spiritual health and administration of The Parishes of St. Boniface & St. Lawrence. This council is an advisory body and its planning is WITH the parish and not FOR the parish. Over the next two months the council will provide additional information and education regarding the nomination of prospective new members to fill FOUR 3-year term vacancies. Please watch for important dates to be provided on ...

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FORMED is excited to present curated content to help your journey through this Lenten season. FORMED has resources to help you deepen your understanding of various Lenten days, practices, and devotions. Check them out at https://watch.formed.org/lent.  If you haven't done so, please take advantage of your FREE access to FORMED.  Sign up is easy!  If you have any questions, please reach out to Nick, our FORMED coordinator, at the1capster@gmail.com or 570-244-5774. Sign up steps: Go to https://signup.formed.org/ Enter 17701 (our...

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Lent

Sojourner Truth Ministries has openings for volunteers to help serve lunches on Fridays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at their location (501 High St., Williamsport). If you are interested in helping with this important ministry, please contact parishioner Karen Fry at 570-916-1565.

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Gethsemane is central to our faith. In Aramaic it means "olive press" for obvious reasons. On the outskirts of the city Jerusalem, it was easy escape there for a respite. It’s one part of the Mount of Olives where ancient olive trees still flourish and cool the air as people calm their souls from urban noise. Jesus was no different. It would have reminded him of Nazareth and even the Mt of Beatitudes. Create that quiet image in your mind as you try to pray in the last weeks of Lent.

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ALL parishioners are invited to attend an informative presentation on Christian discipleship April 3 from 9:15-10:05 a.m in the St. Boniface RAC.  Jack Houston will speak on the four foundational habits of Christian discipleship found in Acts 2:42. Coffee and fellowship included!

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You can dedicate altar flowers at St. Boniface and at St. Lawrence in memory of or in honor of a loved one, and a notation of your request will be printed in the bulletin. Please note that the names of loved ones on Easter and Christmas flower contribution envelopes will not be placed in the bulletin. These holiday envelopes will be placed on the altar for prayers. Altar flower pricing for 2022 is $75 for one bouquet in front of the altar and $130 for two bouquets, one bouquet on either side of the altar. Requests for altar flowers can be made by calling the of...

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A Helpful Prayerform from Sister Angelita Fenker (1930-2012) : Use this prayerform 5-10 minutes daily. All you have to do is give Christ the time. He’ll do the rest! Your Lent will be graced. 1. Find a quiet place.  2. Relax and close your eyes if possible.  3. Take a few deep breaths.  4. Ask Christ to touch the center of your being.  5. Slowly repeat a word/phrase to help keep focused on Christ within you.  6. To end your quiet time, speak a prayerform to Him from your heart and ask His blessing.  Then, go forth ...

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Lent

Do you want to fast this Lent? In the words of Pope Francis:  Fast from hurting words and say kind words.  Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.  Fast from anger and be filled with patience.  Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.  Fast from worries and trust in God.  Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.  Fast from pressures and be prayerful.  Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others.  Fast from grudges and be reconciled.  Fast from words and be silent so you ca...

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Please bring a soup bowl and spoon and join us at our church family lenten table on Friday, April 1, from 6-8 p.m. in the St. Lawrence Parish Hall. Homemade meatless soups and bread will be provided. Donations will be accepted to benefit our Ukrainian sisters and brothers.  There are sign up sheets in the narthex of both churches. 

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One of our best new programs is the Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW).  With drama, arts & crafts, the life of Jesus comes to life for the children. As a result, they love coming to church. We have flexible schedule openings for adults and teenagers to assist with these 20 minutes sessions (approximately twice per month during the 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Boniface). Volunteers have fun with these children aged 4 to 11 yrs. old. If you have any interest, please join us Sunday, March 20 to check it out and see if you are called to be a part of this pr...

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CLOW

St. Patrick didn't wear green nor was he the genial sort that bought drinks for the entire pub. Instead he inspired a generation of people with the liberating message of Jesus. Using the beauty of nature and the gentleness of the Good Shepherd, he converted them from the arbitrary whims of gods who needed to be placated by animal sacrifices conducted by elite Druid priests. Sadly, in the last century, the Church became what it preached against and the people left. Now the simplicity of St. Patrick (Thursday, March 17) is in resurgence in Celtic spirituality. May it rest...

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Open to all parishioners! Bring your coffee and join us in the St. Boniface RAC for fellowship as we watch a lenten video series together. We will be gathering March 13, 20, and 27 from 9:15-10:05 a.m. (while children are in PREP). The FORMED series is "Metanoia: A Journey with Christ into Conversion". You will leave refreshed and renewed for the week ahead.

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Lent

No need to cook! The St. Lawrence Parish Activity Committee is sponsoring a fish fry take out on Friday, March 18 from 4-6:30 p.m. Each meal includes two pieces of fish, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, applesauce, roll, and dessert.  Pick up meals at the church hall on W. Pheasant Alley in South Williamsport. The cost is $10 per meal. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be on sale after Masses on March 12 & 13. Questions can be directed to Dianne Fisher (570-322-3278) or Judy Campion (570-322-5757). 

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Lent

This month's food pantry collection is focusing on easy meal preparation. Items requested include hamburger helper, macaroni & cheese, pasta & sauce, stuffing, box mashed potatoes, nonperishable microwave meals, and other prepackaged snacks.The most appropriate foods are ones that don't require more than water or simple ingredients to prepare.  Items can be placed in the food collection boxes in the back of both churches.  Thank you for your continued generosity! 

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If you want to assist thousands of refugee families, two great American agencies that I know personally are: Catholic Relief Services (www.crs.org) and the International Orthodox Christian Charities (www.iocc.org). These organizations are both based in Baltimore but have staff in East Europe to welcome people. Please, specify that your contribution go to UKRAINE as I did. THANKS (spasybi) Fr. Bill

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Stalin, the butcher of Russia, was a voracious reader. Apparently his library impressed everyone. We should never fool ourselves that we can educate ourselves into being moral people. The inclination to sin is part of the human condition. All of us can be selfish, petty, and violent in various ways. Lent is a suitable reminder of that human frailty. Better yet, it’s a corrective time because of the mercy and forgiveness of the Good Sheperd.

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Come experience the Stations of the Cross with us during Lent. The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man. Each station depicts a moment on Christ's journey to Calvary.  Dates are scheduled at both churches: St. Boniface-- March 4, April 1, & 8 and at St. Lawrence-- March 11, 18, & 25.

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Lent