Please remember to pray for peace in our world and for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Please pray for the senseless violence in our world to end. Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Iraq, and for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine, and through-out the world. Let there be peace on earth.
Events & Announcements
Upcoming Events & Announcements
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Mark your calendars: Sunday, March 17th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Women’s Society of St. Joseph Melkite Church on Cabrini Ave., Scranton is sponsoring their Annual St. Joseph Day Breakfast Eat In/Take Out. For more information 570-468-0529 / [email protected].
Lazarus, Saturday, March 23: Holy Ghost Church Easter Bake Sale – 10 a.m. till sold out. Donating parishioners are kindly asked to bring Baked Goods to our Hall at 9am Saturday. Any questions, please contact Norita Lewczuk or Jean Ziminiskas.
Palm Sunday, March 24, Knights of Columbus Breakfast – Palm Sunday, March 24 – serving 8am till 12:30pm in Holy Ghost Hall, Adults - $12 Children under 12 -$6 Children under 6 - Free. For tickets, contact Tim Keller (570)878-2481 or Doug Calzola (570)479-4533.
Kindly call the Rectory Office at 570-489-2353 before visiting so that we may best serve your needs. Please leave a message if you need a call returned. Thank you! The Choir Loft at Holy Ghost Church is open only to Choir members. Thank you for your cooperation.
COMMUNION CALLS: Kindly call the rectory AT 570-489-2353 (leave a call back message) if you wish to be on the monthly visit list for those who are homebound or in a care facility, OR if you know of someone who should be visited. Your cooperation in this matter is deeply appreciated. DIVINE LITURGY IN CHURCH SLAVONIC: The first Thursday of every month at 6:30, hosted at St. Mary's in Taylor. All are welcome.
FEEDING THE HUNGRY:
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI KITCHEN SERVING LUNCH REGULARLY FROM NOON UNTL 12:30 at the following locations:
Tuesdays at Christ the King Parish in Archbald Wednesdays at Holy Cross Parish in Olyphant Thursdays at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Carbondale
Kindly remember the Bread Basket Food Pantry accepts donations of non-perishable foods (canned and boxed) as well as cash donations on Wednesdays from 3 till 5. Also, anyone who needs food may go to the pantry at that time. The pantry is located in the Grunick Center of the Queen of Angels Roman Catholic Parish at 322 1st Avenue in Jessup, directly across the street from our church. THE BREAD BASKET WILL ALSO ACCEPT CASH DONATIONS TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF FOOD. KINDLY CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR IT!
Not happy in your current school? Come visit our school, La Salle Academy, and see all that we have to offer!To schedule a tour of their beautiful buildings or for more information on how to register your child for an education that is based in faith and academic excellence, please call 570-489-2010. LaSalle Academy is located at 309 1st Avenue in Jessup (right next door to Holy Ghost Church) and is a wonderful, successful Catholic school for students in PreSchool through 8th Grade. In addition to excellence in academics, we offer a variety of extracurricular activities for all age levels. Everyone is welcome to tour our school and discover why LaSalle Academy is Excellence in Catholic Education.
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HELP WANTED! ALTAR SERVERS ARE NEEDED!Any male parishioner who is interesting in serving in this important ministry, please contact the Church Office at 570-489-2353. Please volunteer today!
Have you recently moved? A kind reminder that if you have recently moved or changed your phone number please notify the church office by calling 570-489-2353.