Entries for 2025

Join us for Mass on Monday, February 3rd, at 7 a.m. at St. Lawrence and Benediction at 7 p.m. at St. Boniface as we celebrate the Feast of St. Blaise with the Blessing of Throats. St. Blaise, the Patron Saint of those suffering from throat ailments, prays for us!

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You thought today was just Sunday, right? Another Sunday like all other Sundays. If you were particularly focused on Church and Mass, you might have guessed it was Some Sunday in Ordinary Time—third, fourth, whatevereth? But, this Sunday’s a lot more. It’s Groundhog Day and if you’re reading this on Sunday morning, that rodent has already warmed or chilled our hearts with a prediction for spring. It’s the Presentation of the Lord—the fortieth day after Christmas when the Christ Child was presented in the temple, and one of those fea...

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In celebration of World Marriage Day (February 7th), the Vocations Committee invites married couples to submit a wedding photo along with your names, wedding date, location, and parish. We will feature these photos in a special slideshow during the weekend of February 8th and 9th. Please send your photos and the requested details to Jaci Cappel at sbslprepgrade6@gmail.com by Wednesday, February 5th.

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What Is the Parish Pastoral Council and Who Can Serve On the Council? WHAT - All Baptized Catholics who are members of St. Boniface Parish are eligible to be nominated and selected to serve on the Parish Pastoral Council. WHEN - The council meets monthly with an agenda set by the pastor and the president of the council (current meetings are 3rd Monday of each month). WHERE - The council meetings are held in the RAC (Rectory Activity Center) or the St. Lawrence Church Hall WHY - The council provides servant leadership by representing the interests of al...

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Everyone is encouraged to experience the spiritual beauty of Eucharistic Adoration which is open to all on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The greatest gift God gives us is himself, and Adoration is another way for us to recognize that gift outside of receiving the Eucharist at Mass. Come pray in silence in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. No signup or reservation is needed. “The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time that you will spend on earth. Each moment that you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and make y...

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All are invited to experience Bishop Barron with Brian Haas at the St. Lawrence church hall. Gather together to watch episodes of a video series focused on the Eucharist. Each episode will be offered twice. Episode 1: Tuesday February 4 at 2 p.m. | Wednesday, February 5 at 7 p.m. Episode 2: Tuesday February 11 at 2 p.m. | Wednesday, February 12 at 7 p.m. Watch for more episodes coming in March!

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Adult Faith Formation

Interested in history? Join us for one of these informative talks with Jack Houston: Vatican II and the Church in the Modern Era January 21 at 2 p.m. | January 22 at 7 p.m. Popes of the 20th Century January 28 at 2 p.m. | January 29 at 7 p.m. History of the Diocese of Scranton February 18 at 2 p.m. | February 19 at 7 p.m. History of St. Boniface Church February 25 at 2 p.m. | February 26 at 7 p.m. All programs will be held at the St. Lawrence church hall. 

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Adult Faith Formation

The Annual St. Boniface Purse Bingo will be held on Saturday, February 1, in the St. Boniface School Gym on Franklin Street. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with early bird bingo starting at 12:30 p.m. Presale tickets are $25 for 20 regular games of bingo or $30 at the door. The event includes specials, a chance auction, and food available for purchase. Beat the winter blues! Bring a friend and enjoy a day of fun!

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Let’s create a warm and welcoming community together! Would you be willing to serve as a “Greeter” at a weekend Mass once every 4–6 weeks? All it takes is a friendly smile and a welcoming word to fellow parishioners and visitors. Please consider volunteering for this important ministry. For more information, contact: Dianne Fisher at 570-322-3278 Sue Lingg at 570-337-5303 Gloria O’Connell at 570-220-1895 Sharon Thompson at 570-326-3295 Your presence makes a difference!

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I couldn’t help noticing during the General Intercessions that there seemed to be a lot going on this past week. The Martin Luther King holiday. The Inauguration. The Day of Prayer and Fasting for the Protection of Unborn Life. The Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity. On top of it all, we continued to pray for vocations, for the sick and suffering, for people impacted by the California wildfires. As far as prayer goes, we had a great deal on our plate this past week. For those of you at the Saturday evening Masses, you’ll notice another wrinkle in our prayer...

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The Masses on Wednesday, January 29 at 7 a.m. at  Divine Providence Hospital Chapel and Thursday, January 30 at 8 a.m. at St. Boniface have been cancelled this week. Other area Masses to consider: St. Ann's: Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes: Wednesday at 9 a.m. Resurrection: Wednesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. SJRNA Mass: Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface St. Joseph the Worker: Wednesday in the Holy Family Chapel at 8 a.m. and Thursday at 12:10 p.m. in the church

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Join Us for the St Lawrence Pancake Breakfast this Sunday!  Sunday January 26 8:00AM - 12:30PM at St Lawrence Church Hall 800 W Central Ave South Williamsport. Delicious Fluffy Pancakes, Sausages, Eggs, Scrapple, Applesauce, Coffee, OJ, and Tasty Treat! $10 per Adult and under 12 FREE.

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Pancake, Breakfast

The 2024 tax statements will be automatically sent (by email) on January 21st. If you do not have an email registered with us, please get in touch with the office so that we may update your family information. If you choose not to receive the statement by email, please contact the office after 1/20/2024. If you use our online giving, your email is already entered.

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If you listen carefully to the prayers in today’s Mass, you’ll notice a focus on the Church’s unity. (Actually, you might first notice that they don’t exactly line up with the prayers given in publications like The Word Among Us and Magnificat.) This week each year the Church— along with other Christian communities, Orthodox and Protestant—invites us to pray that Christ’s believers might grow to be one as he so deeply desired—and himself so deeply prayed at the Last Supper. Let’s not forget that unity has always been ...

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There will be a First Reconciliation and brunch on Saturday, January 18 at 10 a.m. at St. Lawrence Church.  Please pray for these students who will be receiving Jesus’ mercy and forgiveness for the first time in the Sacrament of Reconciliation: Korrie Bartholomew Julie Hedrick Hank Bauer Molly Kurtz Marina Bradley Lydia Leidhecker Carter Eknaian Lena Proffitt Emily Engel Violet Reid Leah Gregory Jack Vanaskie

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Reconciliation

During the Church’s Evening Prayer on Epiphany, the liturgy proclaims: Three mysteries mark this holy day: Today the star leads the Magi to the infant Christ; Today water is changed into wine for the wedding feast; Today Christ wills to be baptized by John in the river Jordan to bring us salvation. Usually, we stop with the Magi. The crèche is complete: Mary and Joseph, ox and ass, shepherds with their flocks, magi with their gifts. While everyone might leave the stable—the Holy Family to Egypt, the shepherds telling glad tidings to the villagers, the Magi...

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What Whisky Can Teach Us About Faith – Join us for an enjoyable evening of light hors d'oeuvres, door prizes, and plenty of fun on Friday, January 24, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the St. Boniface Rectory. Whether you're a whisky connoisseur or a newcomer, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for Scotch and the spirit it embodies. Tickets are $60, and only 24 spots are available. To reserve your place, email stboniface@comcast.net with 'whisky' in the subject line.

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Join us on Sunday, January 12, at 2 p.m. at St. Boniface for selections from The Great American Songbook (American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century). Soprano Bernadette Boerckel and pianist Gary Boerckel perform music from the 1890s to the 1940s...a golden era of American song. George Gershwin's I Got Rhythm and The Man I Love, Samuel Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915, and Aaron Copland's arrangements of Shall We Gather at the River and Zion's Walls ...and much more. Free admission. All welcome!

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During the Church’s Evening Prayer on Epiphany, the liturgy proclaims: Three mysteries mark this holy day: Today the star leads the Magi to the infant Christ; Today water is changed into wine for the wedding feast; Today Christ wills to be baptized by John in the river Jordan to bring us salvation. Usually, we stop with the Magi. The crèche is complete: Mary and Joseph, ox and ass, shepherds with their flocks, magi with their gifts. While everyone might leave the stable—the Holy Family to Egypt, the shepherds telling glad tidings to the villagers, the M...

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Parishioners are invited to join our parish community in creating "2025 Daily Lenten Reflections" to be shared from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday. In connection with the Jubilee Year theme "Pilgrims of Hope," we invite interested parishioners to write a short reflection based on the daily Mass readings. Reflections will be made available during the Lenten season on the parish website and Facebook page, along with printed copies for others to read and reflect upon. Please contact Jack Houston at 570-326-4637 or email jhouston8@fordham.edu if you wou...

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