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Entries for September 2025
As part of this weekend’s Priesthood Sunday (yes, it’s a thing—not sure if the Church or Hallmark created it, though), the parish Vocation Committee has asked me and Fr. Dias to play a sort of icebreaking game —This or That. So here we go:
Early Bird or Night Owl. Definitely an early bird. I try, not always with success, to adjust the end of my day so that I still get enough sleep with an early rise.
Coffee or Tea. Both actually. Coffee for morning, tea later in the day. (And I mean real tea with the caffeine still in it!)
Godspell or Jesus ...
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Please join us on Sunday, September 28, as we come together in prayer for our priests—thanking God for their courage, generosity, and faithful service. After Mass, be sure to pick up a candy bar; inside, you’ll find a simple way to honor and celebrate our priests. Let’s surround Fr. McCreary and Fr. Dias Antony with our encouragement, gratitude, and prayers. God bless our priests!
Priesthood Sunday Slide Show
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Download the comprehensive fall 2025 Adult Faith Formation schedule to see all opportunities offered on Sundays and throughout the week. Programs include PREP Talks on Sunday mornings, The Creed Series with Father Dias, Mondays with The Chosen, and more. The PDF schedule provides dates, times, locations, and details through December 31. All parishioners are welcome, and you’re encouraged to bring a friend.
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Adult Faith Formation
The Catholic Ministries Appeal is the primary fundraiser supporting vital ministries across the Diocese of Scranton. Gifts provide critical support for Catholic Social Services, Catholic Education, priestly vocations, parish life, faith formation, and social justice grants. Together, we bring hope to those most in need—doing what no single parish can do alone. Your generosity makes this possible!
Donate today securely online
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As many of you are aware, for the 21 years that I was pastor at Resurrection Parish, I was also responsible for serving as Catholic chaplain at the women’s prison in Muncy.
Recently, it has become challenging for Resurrection Parish to continue that ministry. Given that St. Boniface Parish is the only parish in this county with two priests, Bishop Bambera asked to resume this ministry.
What does that mean to us as a parish?
In the first place, it adds a Sunday evening Mass at the prison. On a normal Sunday, that allows Fr. Dias and me each to celebrate two Ma...
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Join us at St. Lawrence Parish Hall for a four-part series with Father Dias Antony exploring the meaning and importance of the Creed in our Catholic faith. Sessions are offered on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Schedule:
Sept. 17 – A Look at the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds
Sept. 24 – The Articles of Faith: What do we actually profess as Catholic Christians?
Oct. 8 – The Creed as the Basis of Our Prayer Life
Oct. 15 – The Creed as the Basis of the Sacramental Life
All are welcome to attend and deepen their understanding ...
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On Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at 12:15 p.m., Bishop Bambera will celebrate the Mass for Suicide Healing and Remembrance at the Cathedral of Saint Peter. This Mass offers mercy, healing, and hope, honoring the memory of those whose lives were lost to suicide and supporting those who grieve. All are welcome to join from across the Diocese. During the liturgy, attendees will be invited to bring forward a flower in remembrance of their loved ones. No registration is required.
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Lately, I’ve heard a couple of interrelated questions: When will we begin work on the new organ? Is that (the keyboard you hear at 4 pm Mass) the new organ? And if that’s not the new organ, why not just keep playing that? Doesn’t it sound just fine as it is?
Let’s start with the work question. Actually, work has begun on the “new” organ. I’d prefer we talk about restoring or rebuilding the instrument. The pipes—the most important part of the organ—were not damaged last year. They need some 50-year maintenance, bu...
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Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep concern for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling on the global Catholic community to respond with mercy and solidarity.
Parishes in the Diocese of Scranton are holding a special collection to support Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA), which are providing vital emergency aid, medical care, and relief to those suffering in the region.
Our parish will take up this special collection September 13 & 14.
Despite staggering challenges, Catholic Relief Services and its ...
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Many of you have been asking, and the wait is nearly over! Tomorrow, September 8, the books for Mass intentions open up. That date always seems to create a rather a frenzy as people try to get their requests for Masses in as soon as they can.
For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about—and for those who do—some explanation might be in order.
As Catholics, we have a long tradition of oīering Mass for particular intentions. Of course, every Mass is oīered for the salvation of the entire world. The Mass is, after all, the sacrifice of Jesus...
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THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this year’s carnival a success. Our parishioners played an essential role—running games, selling raffle tickets, preparing and serving food indoors and out, donating baked goods, assembling gift baskets, organizing (and shopping!) the white elephant sale, supporting the kiddie rides, and so much more. A heartfelt thank you as well to those who set up and will help take everything down. Every effort was noticed, and every contribution deeply appreciated.
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Carnival
The wait is over!
Mass intention requests for October 1 thru December 31, 2025, are available starting Monday, September 8. Note that only one weekend Mass can be requested at this time. Weekend and daily masses, as well as the sanctuary candles, are $10.
Please call the parish office for more information on dates (570-326-1544).
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Effective October 1, 2025 St. Boniface Parish will link with St. Ann Parish. Please note the Mass schedule for October:
Saturday (Vigil)
4:00 PM · St. Boniface
5:30 PM · St. Ann
Sunday
8:00 AM · St. Lawrence
9:30 AM · St. Ann
11:00 AM · St. Boniface
Monday & Tuesday
7:00 AM · St. Lawrence
8:00 AM · St. Boniface
Wednesday
7:00 AM · Divine Providence Hospital Chapel
Thursday & Friday
7:00 AM · St. Ann
8:00 AM · St. Boniface
Con...
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Mass Times
Join us on Mondays over the next several months to watch and explore topics covered in The Chosen, a historical drama television series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth, primarily set in Judaea and Galilee in the first century. The series depicts Jesus's life through the eyes of the people who interacted with him. Hosted by Jack Houston, we meet at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Boniface rectory basement (RAC) for refreshments and post-video discussion. Bring a friend!
Schedule of Mondays:
September 8
October...
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In the midst of the upcoming events I listed out a couple of weeks ago, I forgot one.
It’s the Diocesan Catholic Ministries Appeal. And it’s going to happen. Some of you may already have been receiving the request letters from the Diocese. Some of us may already be thinking about our giving budget and making decisions about how much to give to that worthy cause.
Just a heads up: This year, the Ministries Appeal will be treated a little differently for St Boniface Parish. We’ll have a goal. We’ll put the ask out there for you. I will never tell ...
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