Entries for May 2020

What lessons/trends have we learned from this for the future of the parishes? Electronic - we need to offer more digital options for people, whether it be homilies or Religious Education. Home Bound/Nursing Homes - our outreach needs to extend beyond Eucharistic Ministers. Local agencies - volunteerism and financial aid should go to more nonprofits like Food Bank, Sojourner Truth and Family Promise. Support Groups - should expand beyond Women’s Book Club to encompass others like young parents, the grieving, etc. Quiet Prayer - other forms are suggested l...

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PRAY FOR OUR LOVED ONES: Donald E Fischer, Gregg E Fischer, Rick Livermore, Mary Williams, Tillie Matlock, Kathy Richardson, Dr. Albert Liddell, Deb Noviello, Caleb Leone, Christina Falck-Armstrong, Dorothy Kriesher, Al Sodergren, Sr. Rita Naughton, Judith Waldman, Harold Shollenberger, Emily McDonald, Marge Connors, Canavan Family, Hapeman Family, Tracey Liddington, Charlene Efird, Kurt Hetrick, Carol Bower, Larry Sauers, Kay McGonnell, Ernest Montgomery, Don & Sandee Jacopetti, Ray Hoffman, Adina Caschera, Debbie Johnson-Roig, Shirley Smith, Mary Margaret Eck, Leon...

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St Boniface - Saturdays 3:15-3:45pm and in the priest's sacristy. This will permit 6' between us. While waiting, please, remain in the church until one person exits the sacristy. We want to avoid any lines.   St Lawrence - First Saturday of month at 9am. The sacristy will be modified to permit 6' distance and Father will be masked.  On request - call the rectory for an appointment. They could be heard at church or in your home to avoid travelling.

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A PARTIAL relaxation will begin Monday, May 18th. CONTRARY to what you may have heard, there are NO PUBLIC MASSES. TINY groups of 25 will be allowed to join AFTER making a reservation. No one should expect to just show up and walk in. OVERALL GUIDANCE • Dispensation - everyone is still excused from attending • Senior citizens or those with special conditions would be better staying home. If you are hungry for the Lord, call Father, I will visit you to pray and offer Holy Communion. • Children - with very limited seating, children especially those who have not...

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May 17 - We try to be a pro-life people dedicated to the sacredness of human life at all stages. That includes the baby in utero and the elderly person on a ventilator. They are dependent and fragile needing someone to speak for them. Now we are being forced to show it and move beyond pious words or bumper stickers. Some will argue that in the balance of things, we can’t waste time with elderly. They will contend they are destined to die anyway. They have diminishing value. Yet for us, all are precious in the eyes of God and deserve dignity. We are all chafing at the ...

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In the Yellow Phase, as of Monday May 18th we will be permitted to have  Limited Masses with only 25 people attending.  Therefore, we will have signup sheets available at each church by this Wednesday 13th.  They are located inside the double doors at both churches. BECAUSE numbers are so limited, you may reserve only 1 Mass per calendar month.   So, please, be kind to others.  Thanks! 

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As four counties within the Diocese of Scranton’s territory enter the “yellow phase” of Pennsylvania’s reopening plan today, I will be announcing to our faithful people that public Masses will be allowed to gradually resume for parishes in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan and Tioga Counties beginning no earlier than Monday, May 18, 2020.   I have recorded a video message that I encourage you to share with our people. 

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Our two parishes will commence limited Masses on Monday, May 18th.  In case anyone forgets, we will need masks at the doors for people to take (not borrow).   Thus, those of you who are making masks or have extra paper ones available, the parishes could use them. Please, drop off at the rectory, on the chairs outside or in the office.  In advance, THANKS! 

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PRAY FOR OUR LOVED ONES: Donald E Fischer, Gregg E Fischer, Rick Livermore, Mary Williams, Tillie Matlock, Kathy Richardson, Dr. Albert Liddell, Deb Noviello, Caleb Leone, Christina Falck-Armstrong, Dorothy Kriesher, Al Sodergren, Sr. Rita Naughton, Judith Waldman, Harold Shollenberger, Emily McDonald, Marge Connors, Canavan Family, Hapeman Family, Tracey Liddington, Charlene Efird, Kurt Hetrick, Carol Bower, Larry Sauers, Kay McGonnell, Ernest Montgomery, Don & Sandee Jacopetti, Ray Hoffman, Adina Caschera, Debbie Johnson-Roig, Shirley Smith, Mary Margaret Eck, Leon...

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May 3 - April has dragged in many ways. Thankfully, May will be warmer and sunnier. Trees will burst with green, flowers will share more beauty and we will savor long walks under bright skies. But it’s also the month of Mary, and Mothers’ Day, and Memorial Day. Definitely a time to give thanks and ask for blessings upon so many. Let’s commence this month in a more positive way... by starting up the rosary again on Friday’s 8:30am in St Boniface. You can contemplate these biblical moments, give praise and still distance safely. Holy Mary, Mother ...

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Consecration of the U.S. to Mary is timely and fitting Michael R. Heinlein April 27, 2020   In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. bishops, under the leadership of Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, will consecrate the United States to the maternal care of the Blessed Virgin Mary on May 1. This act of entrusting the nation to Our Lady coincides with similar initiatives in other countries as well, including Canada and Italy. Full Article here

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“As time unfolds, people coming back into normal activities is probably going to happen a little more slowly than some might expect. We will do all that we can to facilitate our return to Mass, but ultimately must provide for the safety of the people God has given to our care.” —Bishop Joseph C. Bambera— Read the full article here: You can also watch a video here:  

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