Entries for July 2024

Get the latest parish updates, events, and announcements. Our newest bulletin for the week of July 28 is now available! https://bit.ly/4cUQ3x9

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The St. Boniface Carnival White Elephant Sale seeks clean, usable donations for this year's event. Accepted items include household goods, holiday decor, books, jewelry, DVDs, CDs, collectibles, vintage items, and unbroken toys. Not accepted: magazines, encyclopedias, old phones, VHS tapes, clothing, sports bottles, large furniture/equipment, computer items, broken items. Drop off: St. John Neumann Elementary School Gym (alley entrance) Dates: August 28-29 & September 3-4, 4-7 p.m. Questions: Pat Lechniak at 570-323-8487

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Carnival

I'm writing these words Monday evening. But I’m thinking about words I want to say and a homily I want to preach on Wednesday evening. I was asked to preach at the beginning of the St Ann Novena at St Ann’s parish. I was happy with the invitation. The image of Christ’s grandmother has long been a favorite of mine. I’ve joined in those prayers for many years, asking for her help. But, this year I stand before that congregation as part of a process that means change for all of us—our parishes, their parish. There’s a phrase from St P...

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Join parishioners and friends of St. Ann's Catholic Church in honoring the church's patron saint by attending one of these special services. Download: https://files.mychurchwebsite.net/c5022/novena_2024.pdf to view the full list of events.

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Get the latest parish updates, events, and announcements. Our newest bulletin for the week of July 21 is now available! http://bit.ly/4f75F23

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A few days ago I went for an evening hike at Rose Valley Lake. Before I knew it the sun began to set and I needed to make my way back. At a certain point, it was completely dark, I came to a split in the trail, and was given two options – I could take the longer trail through a field or I could take the shorter trail through the woods. So, I made the rash decision to take the shorter route. Well, that was a mistake... The overcast of trees blocked the moonlight, made it extremely difficult to see, and caused me to keep veering off the trail. After a few wrong turns...

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Our beautiful, historic parish cemetery needs your help. Rising maintenance costs have outpaced revenues, threatening its upkeep. We're asking for your support to address this shortfall. How to donate: Use the special cemetery collection envelope in July Donate online at stbonifacecatholic.com, click on "online giving", and select the "cemetery" option. Your contribution honors those laid to rest here and ensures the cemetery remains a source of pride for our community. Thank you for your generosity. St. Boniface Cemetery C...

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Cemetery

Last weekend’s Sun Gazette featured a front-page article about the merger of two of our neighboring Protestant congregations. Like a similar article about us a few weeks ago, reasons for the transition were listed out. The vision for the future was described. I hope and pray it goes well for them. But, I could not help noticing a couple of things. First, whenever Catholics talk about changing demographics or the need to alter parish structures we get some advice. We hear people say: If the Catholic Church just lightened up, more people would come. If the Catholic C...

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Get the latest parish updates, events, and announcements. Our newest bulletin for the week of July 14 is now available! https://stbonifacecatholic.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=p9V4NAMh6Os%3d&tabid=11975&portalid=148&mid=24069

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Help abuse and homeless survivors feel at home. Donate items for Welcome Bags during the weekends of July 20-21 and 27-28, 2024. Needed: New towels, washcloths, blankets, pillows, twin XL sheets, small rugs, planners, pens, room decor.  Also needed: Gift cards (Walmart, Target, Kohl's) for new undergarments. Drop off at St. Lawrence and St. Boniface Churches. Your kindness makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our community!

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Don't miss this chance for faith and fun at the ballpark on Sunday, July 21 at 4:05 p.m. at the Journey Bank Ballpark as the Williamsport Crosscutters host the Frederick Keys.  Special Offer: $10 per person • Includes: Game ticket + $5 food/beverage voucher. Act fast! The deadline to register is July 16 and we must get 20 or more parish members to sign up. Reserve your spot by calling the parish office at 570-326-1544.

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We're excited to plan faith formation programs for the upcoming year for students, teens, families, and adults. Your input is valuable: • How can we ignite passion for our Catholic faith in young learners? • What topics intrigue you as an adult parishioner? Please share your ideas and help shape our community's spiritual growth! Please contact Karen Balestino at sbslprep@comcast.net with your thoughts.

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PREP

Here’s a question that people have asked. Not one of the twenty questions, but it’s important for me to answer. The question: What happened to the statue of Mary at St. Boniface? The one we use for the May crowning? Simple answer: the statue’s in the lounge, a room that was notable for its crowd of priestly portraits and its lack of sacred images. I’m glad to balance things a little bit by shifting an image of the Mother of God into that space. But, why the move? Two answers. First, Vatican II urges to take care about the number and placement o...

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Our next Family Promise hosting week is July 14–20, 2024. If you can provide a meal for the families, please contact Gloria at 570-220-1895.  

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Family Promise

Do you want to play a more significant role in our parish community? We have numerous opportunities for you to share your talents and make a difference. Take our quick survey to indicate your areas of interest, and we'll provide you with personalized information on getting involved. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HRQPF8W

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