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PREP & High School Ministry Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for our Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) and High School Ministry. This includes:PREP: Kindergarten through Grade 8 (for students not attending Catholic School) and High School Ministry: Grades 9-12. Both programs will run concurrently, starting Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.  We've streamlined the process with a single online registration form for K-12 students, making it more convenient for families with children in multiple age groups. Program costs: 1 student: $20 2 students: $35 3 or more st...

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High School Advent Adoration Party

Posted on December 15, 2023 in: General News

High School Advent Adoration Party
High school students, parents, and families are invited to an Advent Adoration and Party on Monday, December 18, from 6–8 p.m. at St. Boniface. For more information contact Andrew McCarroll at AMcCarrollSBSL@gmail.com. You can sign up online at https://www.osvhub.com/st-boniface-williamsport/forms/dec-18-high-school-advent-adoration

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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

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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! 

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We Need Teen Mentors

Posted on July 06, 2023 in: General News

We Need Teen Mentors
Do you want to make a difference in the life of a teenager? We are beginning preparations for the upcoming year’s high school ministry program and are looking for adults to mentor our young people. You would work with a team of adults to supervise, guide, and share faith experiences with our high schoolers during a number of social and service events throughout the year. What we plan depends largely upon the number of volunteers we have. Contact Karen Balestino if you are interested in assisting in this important ministry.

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Interested in Being an Altar Server?
We are now recruiting new altar servers for both St. Boniface and St. Lawrence. An instructional session will be held on Sunday, April 23 after the 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Boniface. Current altar servers from both parishes are welcome and encouraged to attend as a refresher. Children who have received first Holy Communion are eligible. Register to serve by completing a registration form available in the rear of either church or the parish office. Please contact the parish office or email Stephanie (St. Boniface) sradulski@comcast.net or Brianne (St. Lawrence) ba...

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New Altar Servers Needed

Posted on March 28, 2023 in: General News

New Altar Servers Needed
We are looking for new altar servers for both St. Boniface and St. Lawrence. Any child who has received first Holy Communion is eligible. Register to serve by completing a registration form that is available in the rear of either church or from the parish offic. Instructional sessions will begin after Easter. If you have questions, please contact the parish office or email Stephanie (St. Boniface) sradulski@comcast.net or Brianne (St. Lawrence) bacarpenter1@yahoo.com. Thank you and your child for your consideration to participate in this important minist...

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Adults Needed to Assist with Teen Ministry
Are you interested in sharing your faith with teens? We are looking for a few adults to assist with our high school ministry program. We meet two Sunday evenings a month and need two adults in attendance each time. These adults would act as assistant mentors on an “as needed” basis. Prayerfully consider giving some time to make a difference in the lives of our young people. For more information, contact Karen Balestino.

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Exciting New High School Program Available
We are excited to announce that our parishes are sponsoring a teen study on Catholic social teaching for students in grades 9-12. The program that we are using is from Ascension, and it’s called Connected: Catholic Social Teaching for This Generation.  Meetings are held twice each month from 6-7:30 p.m. in the St. Boniface rectory basement (RAC) and involve a meal, activity, video and discussion. Students have an opportunity to ask questions, dive deeper into what the Catholic Church teaches, and learn how it applies to their lives. The group is...

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Second Sunday High School Ministry 2022
Second Sunday High School ministry will meet on most 2nd & 4th Sundays from 5-6:30 p.m. at St. Ann's Youth Center (the old convent near the adoration chapel). If you have any questions or would like to have your child join please email Jesse and Alisan Martin at JesseandAlisan@gmail.com. Any student in the area is invited to join us. We hope to see you there! Second Sunday 2022 Schedule: Jan. 9 & 23, Feb. 13 & 27; March 13 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 15

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Second Sunday Spring Wrap Up
Sunday - May 23rd: Come join other 9-12 graders from St. Boniface, St. Lawrence, and St. Ann's for our final spring event! In honor of Pentecost, we'll have s'mores, a firepit, and a movie. We'll discuss who Jesus is - what it means to be Catholic - what it means to be called to sainthood.  We are also planning to have the Sacrament of Reconciliation available for you all.  Weather-permitting, we will meet at the St. Ann's Pavilion from 6:00p, to 9:00pm. If the weather causes trouble, we'll mask up and go inside St. Ann's parish hall.&n...

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High School Ministry

Posted on October 08, 2020 in: General News

High School Ministry
If you know any high schooler interested in being a part of a local youth group in the area, please let them know about Second Sunday High School Ministry. It's a collaboration between multiple Catholic churches to offer a space for young Catholics to learn about their faith while having fellowship. 9th - 12th graders are invited. For more information, email: jesseandalisan@gmail.com  

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ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED

Posted on March 03, 2020 in: General News, Ministries

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED
PARENTS We are looking for more Altar Servers and appealing to you to discuss it with your children. Any girl or boy who has received Holy Communion is eligible. It would get them involved and make the Mass more interesting to them. We will train them. Call Stephanie at 916.0483 or Chris at 326.1544.

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SECOND SUNDAY High School Ministry

Posted on January 15, 2020 in: Ministries

SECOND SUNDAY High School Ministry
February Second Sunday Event Fortitude 101: The virtue of fortitude enables one to conquer fear, even fear of death, and to face trials and persecutions. Keeping it simple, fortitude means courage.  Come discuss the courage of the early Christians and the many modern Christians who are faithful in the face of great danger. Are we living up to their example? Who: 9-12 graders What: Mass, Dinner, Conversation When: February 9, 5:30PM to 8:00PM Where: St. Boniface Church & RAC Instagram: SecondSunday_sbla Come check out Second Sunda...

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Youth Conference Summer 2020

Posted on January 06, 2020 in: Ministries

Youth Conference Summer 2020
Steubenville Youth Conference Summer 2020 Those involved with our high school ministry are encouraged to join other area high schoolers and thousands from across the country for a lifechanging retreat weekend at Franciscan University in Steubenville Ohio from July 10-12. Our Catholic faith is brought to life at these conferences through talks, music, and adoration in an extraordinary way. The cost is $400 per student. Last year, the generosity of parishioners covered the cost of 4 of our high schoolers to attend. Sign-ups are due January 10, 2020. Contact Alisan & Je...

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Clothing Drive

Posted on November 27, 2019 in: General News

Clothing Drive
The seventh grade PREP class is sponsoring clothing drive this holiday season to benefit the Sojourner Truth Mission in Williamsport. Please stop by the wooden tree display to pick up a list of needed items. Items may be placed in the bin under the tree. January 5th will be the last collection date. Your help in providing warmth for those in need is greatly appreciated! It is also a wonderful teaching moment for the youth of St. Lawrence and St. Boniface.

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Steubenville Youth Conference
The Steubenville Youth Conference is a Catholic Converence designed to bring high-schoolers into a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. While the conference will be held next July (10 - 12, 2020), there is an informational meeting on October 22 at 7pm at St Joseph the Worker Parish, in the Msgr Fleming Center.  Attending the meeting is NOT a commitment, but rather a chance to learn about this opportunity and get your questions answered.   Our goal is to fill a bus from the greater Williamsport area for Steubenville 2020. Makenzie Connor is...

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Basket Bonanza

Posted on October 09, 2019 in: Religious Education

Basket Bonanza
SJNRA’s Annual Basket Bonanza is on Friday, October 25th at the St. John Neumann Elementary Gym & Cafeteria, 710 Franklin Street in Williamsport. Doors open at 5pm. The drawing will start at 7:15pm. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. This Chinese-style auction will feature more than 60 baskets, each worth at least $25, and 25 or more specialty MEGA baskets, each worth at least $125. Advance tickets will be available on the Preview Nights, Wednesday, October 23 & Thursday, October 24 from 6pm.-8pm. Advance tickets are also available at either...

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SECOND SUNDAY High School Ministry

Posted on September 09, 2019 in: Ministries

  Fall 2019 Events: Thursday, September 12 - SPECIAL EVENT – The 177 Project: Come join Adoration Artists and special guest, Lee Roessler for a special evening of Adoration and music as the 177 Project visits Williamsport, Pennsylvania! 7PM-9PM at St. Joseph the Worker Parish. Sunday, September 15: Informational Meetings about Second Sunday and a Summer 2020 trip to Franciscan will be held during the PREP parent meeting at St. Lawrence & after the 10:30 mass at St. Boniface.  Sunday, October 13: Faith 101 – I have faith, but I don’t think it&...

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Youth Ministry Second Sunday

Posted on December 06, 2018 in: General News

Youth Ministry Jesus 101 -What is Jesus really all about and do I have what it takes to be His Disciple? Who: 9-12 graders What: Dinner, Conversation, followed by Mass at 7:30pm When: December 9, 5:30pm to 8:00pm Where: St. Boniface Church & RAC Instagram: SecondSunday_sBsL Please join us on Second Sundays for high schoolers.  We'll have Mass, eat dinner, and talk about what goes on in church. Is it boring? Definitely less boring if you know what's actually happening & why.  Bring an empty stomach, open mind, and a friend. Families welcome and encouraged to attend Mass. Email...

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