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High School Ministry Program Begins in September

Posted on August 31, 2023 in: General News

High School Ministry Program Begins in September

Calling all students in grades 9-12! Led by Seminarian Andrew McCarroll and a team of adult volunteers, we are offering Sunday morning “conversations” on topics of faith and life that are relevant to teens. The time of the program coincides with PREP classes for younger students to make it more convenient to attend. Come check out the monthly opportunities for social, service, and spiritual growth in connection with area Catholic churches. https://stbonifacecatholic.com/Faith-Formation/High-School-Ministry

Youth Ministry

Carnival Volunteer Sign Ups

Posted on August 29, 2023 in: St Boniface Activities

Carnival Volunteer Sign Ups

St. Boniface Carnival will be held September 7, 8 & 9. We have many opportunities for you to volunteer and help our parish! Signing up is easy. Just visit SignUp Genius to let us know where you can help: Donations for baked goods such as cakes and pies for sit-down meals are needed as well as peanuts, cookies, brownies, fudge, etc. for our baked goods stand. See https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A4FA9AF2AA7FE3-carnival for sign-up. We need volunteers for set-up and clean-up. See https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9...

Andrew's Corner: August 27

Posted on August 27, 2023 in: General News

Andrew's Corner: August 27

“Who do you say that I am?” – This is the question that Jesus presents to us in this Sunday’s gospel (Matthew 16:13-20). The disciples respond to this question with many popular opinions of that time. Some say that Jesus could be John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. However, only Peter responds correctly: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Just over two weeks ago I returned from World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. It was an incredible opportunity that allowed for 1.5 million young Catholics fr...

Mass Changes for September

Posted on August 25, 2023 in: General News

Mass Changes for September

St. Boniface: Weekday Masses will be held on Thursday and Friday at 8 a.m. There will no longer be an 8 a.m. Wednesday Mass after September 2. St. Lawrence: The 5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass will now be held at 5:45 p.m. starting on September 9.

Adult Education Series Kickoff

Posted on August 24, 2023 in: Religious Education

Adult Education Series Kickoff

Our adult series begins on Monday, September 11, with an episode of “The Chosen” from 7-8:30 p.m. in the St. Boniface rectory basement (RAC). “The Chosen” is an engaging presentation of the life of Jesus and the call of His “chosen” ones. Learn the backstories of the Apostles and others and how Jesus welcomes them to be His disciples as we reflect upon how we are being called to follow Christ. Refreshments and conversation follow the video presentation. The evening will be hosted by Jack Houston, Anne Hetzel, and Bob & Carol Purs...

Parish Picnic Thank You to Everyone

Posted on August 20, 2023 in: General News

Parish Picnic Thank You to Everyone

We had a beautiful day to picnic! Thank you for taking the time to come, for bringing a yummy dish to be added to the menu, and thank you to the St. Lawrence Parish Activity Committee for organizing this event and providing the meat, drinks, and extras. We’re hoping we had enough of the famous prizes to make sure everyone got something! With so much laughter and family good spirit, we did not want to see it end. Thank you to our Recruitment & Training Committee for the information table on the many ministry volunteer opportunities available in our parishes. W...

Parish Picnic

Pastor's Corner: August 20

Posted on August 20, 2023 in: Pastor's Corner

Pastor's Corner: August 20

Maybe you heard the voices of young people in Lisbon chanting “todos, todos, todos” to Pope Francis’ cry that all should be welcome in Christ’s Church. Certainly, you’ve joined in singing the refrain “All are welcome in this place,” and I’d like to think that at least some of us remember the call that this Diocese made over 30 years to become “The Welcoming Church.” Welcoming people takes any number of forms. When the church crowds, we move over so someone else can have a seat. When a visitor asks the way to the...

Family Promise Clothing Closet

Posted on August 18, 2023 in: Social Concerns

Family Promise Clothing Closet

Family Promise has an urgent need for clothes. The clothing closet provides clothing absolutely free and is visited by about 5,000 individuals each year. We are in desperate need of clothing for men, women, and children. Our children's closet is very empty. You can reach out to Bobbie Jo at Bobbie@lycofp.org or call the Family Promise office at 570-567-7103. If needed, arrangements can be made to pick up your gently used, wearable clothing. We are also accepting coats and blankets for our Fall Warming community event.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Returns in September

Posted on August 17, 2023 in: Ministries

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Returns in September

Children's Liturgy of the Word will begin again this fall beginning on September 17 & 24, and we are in need of volunteers. No experience is necessary. We need presenters and helpers for this very important ministry for our children. Children hear and learn about the readings from the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass in a way that they can understand. Children are engaged in activities they can share with their families after each program with take-home materials given to each child. Contact Barb Rizzo at 570-398-0602, text 570-971-2792, or email briz...

CLOW

Pastor's Corner: August 13

Posted on August 13, 2023 in: Pastor's Corner

Pastor's Corner: August 13

Have you ever listened carefully to the first words of the baptismal ceremony? The priest or deacon says to the parents and godparents: “The Church shares your happiness at the birth of your child….This community rejoices with you….We offer you our support in raising your child in the practice of the faith.” Have you looked around the room and wondered “Where is this ‘Church’ the priest is talking about? Where is this ‘rejoicing community’? Who is the ‘we’ who promises such support? Usually at a bap...

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted on August 11, 2023 in: General News

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Celebrated every year on August 15, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the death of Mary and her bodily assumption into Heaven. Because it signifies the Blessed Virgin's passing into eternal life, it is the most important of all Marian feasts as well as being a Holy Day of Obligation. Our Mass schedule on August 15 will be 7 a.m. at St. Lawrence, and 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at St. Boniface. Schedule of Lycoming County Masses for this Holy Day of Obligation

Holy Day

PREP Registration Now Open for 2023-34

Posted on August 10, 2023 in: Religious Education

PREP Registration Now Open for 2023-34

Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) is a joint ministry of The Parishes of St. Boniface and St. Lawrence for youth from kindergarten through 8th grade. We stress family participation in faith formation, prayer, and service as part of ongoing Catholic education. This year's program will begin on Sunday, September 17, 2023, and run through May 19, 2024. Classes are held on Sundays from 9:15–10:10 a.m. at the St. John Neumann Regional Academy Elementary Campus adjacent to St. Boniface Church. Registration is easy to complete ei...

PREP

Feast of St Lawrence August 10

Posted on August 07, 2023 in: General News

Ordinary Time: August 10th - Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr - 8:00am Mass at St Lawrence Church Prayer to St Lawrence - Deacon and Martyr O Generous patron of the Church’s poor, St. Lawrence, pray to the One God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit that all the poor of the Church in need in every corner of the world may feel the effect of the love of their brothers and sisters who seek to help them. Deliver the Church from the greed and envy of the powerful and protect her rights and property so that she may serve the needy in freedom, giving them good things for soul and body. May we come some day with...

Pastor's Corner: August 6

Posted on August 06, 2023 in: Pastor's Corner

Pastor's Corner: August 6

Two weeks ago I talked about change. In particular, I talked about the changes our parishes face as we transition into being a one-priest linkage. Today I’m not offering answers or solutions. Today I want to make note of the areas that will (or will not) surface as places for change. Closing buildings. Two weeks ago you read my words on a weekend. By Monday it came back to me that some folks thought the changes involved included closing buildings. Not true! Closing one of our buildings won’t save a priest. Closing one of our buildings won’t balance the ...

Young Church: High School Ministry Coming this Fall

Posted on August 05, 2023 in: General News

Young Church: High School Ministry Coming this Fall

Plans are in the making for an exciting year for our teens led by Seminarian Andrew McCarroll and a wonderful team of young adults. We will be offering Sunday morning “conversations” on topics of faith and life that are relevant to our teens, along with monthly opportunities for social, service, and spiritual growth in connection with area Catholic churches. Please encourage your teen to give this group a try. Online registration and additional details will be available soon. Stay tuned!

Youth Ministry

It's Carnival Bucket Time

Posted on August 03, 2023 in: General News

It's Carnival Bucket Time

Please take a bucket from the back of the church and fill it with items worth at least $15 related to a particular theme of your choosing. Possible themes include personal spa items, lottery tickets, holiday decor, movie night at home, children's activities, etc. Buckets should be returned to the back of church (not the rectory) on or before September 3. A carnival representative will be present after every weekend mass to collect the buckets or answer any questions you may have. If you drop your bucket off during the week, please enter the St. Boni...

Carnival

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