Entries for April 2025

Please join us on Wednesday, April 30, at 7:00 PM at St. Boniface Church as we celebrate a Mass for the Eternal Repose of Pope Francis.

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Part of our work for our upcoming linkage between St. Ann and St. Boniface Parishes was creating a new Mass schedule. You read a little bit about that two weeks ago when we described the work of our transition teams from the two parishes. Now it’s time to talk about the results. But first, a little bit about the process. Between St. Ann Parish and St. Boniface Parish, we currently have 7 weekend Masses (3 on Saturday evening, 4 on Sunday morning). In addition, we have 9 weekday Masses between us.   While we’re promised a second priest in July, we&...

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First Holy Communion will be celebrated during the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, May 4, at St. Boniface. We expect a larger number of visitors for this special occasion, which may cause some congestion in the parking areas.To help with traffic flow, we kindly ask that you avoid using the alley off Penn Street between 9:55 and 10:10 AM. PREP classes will be dismissed at 10:00 AM that morning, and parents will be using the alley to pick up their children.For easier parking, the Harmonia Hall lot will be open and is best accessed via Franklin Street.Thank you for your patience and ...

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On Saturday morning, May 10, the Cemetery Committee will be conducting its spring clean-up. Just a reminder, we will be removing any damaged, dead, or unsightly decorations that have remained through the winter. We will NOT be removing this year's Easter plants and decorations.  

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Did you notice where the gospel ended today? It didn’t feel like the conclusion of other stories, did it? We didn’t hear the words “…and they lived happily ever after”! Instead, at the Easter Vigil, the gospel ended, “Their story seemed like nonsense, and they did not believe them. But Peter got up and ran to the tomb, bent down, and saw the burial cloths alone; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.” Hardly the happy ending we might have expected. Then this morning we hear John’s account ending with the words:...

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Vacation Bible School will be held June 16–20 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the St. John Neumann Regional Academy High School Campus, located at 901 Penn Street in Williamsport. All children currently in Pre-K through Grade 5 are invited to join us for a fun-filled week of faith, learning, and fellowship. The cost is $20 per student, with a family maximum of $60 for households with three or more children. Early bird registration ends on May 31. Starting June 1, the cost increases to $40 per student. To register, please visit www.tinyurl.com/lycovbs25. We...

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We’ve come to a busy week.  A Holy Week for the Church.   And not just a Holy Week because these things happened to Jesus of Nazareth almost 2000 years ago. A Holy Week because our celebration builds up our faith and strengthens us for our witness to the world. And it only works if we show up! Let’s think about the moments when we need especially to be Church this week: Holy Thursday.  Our celebration of the Lord’s death and resurrection begins with the 7 pm Mass, the Mass that recalls the beginning of Christ’s Passion, his gift ...

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Thank you to everyone who helped make the Family Lenten Table at St. Lawrence a delicious and memorable evening! We’re grateful to the organizers, those who set up, those who served soups, and those who stayed to clean up—it was truly a team effort. A special thanks to all who donated such a wonderful variety of soups. It was a joy to sample so many delicious flavors and share in a fun, faith-filled evening together. Check out a few pictures of the evening at https://www.stbonifacecatholic.com/Parish-Photo-Gallery/AlbumID/24064-2273

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The planned linkage between Saint Ann Parish and Saint Boniface Parish, originally scheduled to begin in July, will now take effect in October. This adjustment is due to the timing of clergy personnel transitions at the diocesan level. To help guide and prepare for this important change, Father Glenn McCreary and Father Shawn Simchock have each selected transition team members: Saint Ann Parish: Tyler Berkey, Ron Carter, Bernadette DeLullo, Maggie Magagna, Christine Weigle Saint Boniface Parish: Noah Bauer, Eric Beiter, Heather Kriner, Stephanie Radulski...

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Save the Date! Eric Genuis Benefit Concert for Concerts of Hope Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00 PM | St. Boniface Church Join us for an inspiring evening of music with composer and pianist Eric Genuis, whose mission is to bring hope and healing through live performances in places often forgotten—prisons, rehab centers, shelters, and institutions, including death row. Experience the power of music to uplift the human spirit and support this life-changing ministry. A free-will offering will be collected to benefit Concerts of Hope. Learn more: ericgenuis.com c...

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Remember spring cleaning? When the days grew longer and the temperature rose, people would set about cleaning their homes and their yards. Leaves were raked and gutters emptied out. Open windows let in fresh air. Winter sweaters were put in mothballs. Lighter clothing was pulled out of storage. Floors were mopped, carpets swept, and old food from the back of the fridge was tossed. Some of that spring cleaning is connected to Lent and Easter. People expected guests for the great holiday. Special foods needed to be prepared. We wanted our homes to look their best, our k...

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Calling all children! Join the fun at St. Lawrence Chuch for an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 19, at noon. 

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Join us for our Church Family Lenten Table Friday, April 11 | 5:30–7:00 p.m. | St. Lawrence Hall Come share a simple, meaningful meal of homemade meatless soups and bread as we gather in fellowship this Lenten season. A free will offering will be accepted. Please remember to bring a soup bowl and spoon. All are welcome!

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