Please view or download the schedule of all Holy Week services and events in our Lycoming County area, including St. Boniface and St. Lawrence.  This schedule is also posted on our Facbook page at https://www.facebook.com/stbonifaceandstlawrenceparish.

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Holy Week

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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Youth Ministry

Yes, it looks like Lent is winding down. 40 days always seems daunting when we set out on Ash Wednesday, doesn’t it? With all our promises and hopes to fast and prayer and live charitably! Next week will be Palm Sunday. Just a reminder of how we’ll celebrate that Sunday this year. We’re resuming the practice of a Palm Sunday procession at the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses. At St. Lawrence we’ll gather outside the main porch to bless the branches and then we’ll all walk into church together for the Mass. At St. Boniface, meet us in the gym for th...

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Lent

Mark your calendars for the St. Lawrence Easter Egg Hunt to be held on Saturday, April 8 at 12 p.m. at the church. Children from ages 1 through 4th grade are welcome to participate. This event is free. Watch for more information as we move closer to the date. If you have questions, please contact Dianne Fisher 570- 322-3278 or Judy Campion 570-323-6202.

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Each year there is a scheduled spring and fall clean up of the St. Boniface Cemetery.  This year the spring clean up is planned for Saturday, May 6. The goal is to tidy up the cemetery from leaves, broken branches, broken/torn articles, and dead plants/flowers. Please remove any personal items from the cemetery by April 30 to ensure your valuables are not lost.  The cemetery committee has been notified that borders of stone, brick, and fencing are being placed on graves. These items are potential problems for the safety and efficiency of our maintenan...

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Cemetery

Recognition of our parish youth was held on Tuesday, March 7, at a special Mass with Bishop Bambera honoring students in the Southern and Western Pastoral Regions of the Diocese of Scranton. Each year, 8th and 12th grade students are recognized as leaders in Christian service and commitment to their parish and community. This year, we are pleased to have nominated six outstanding young people: Eighth graders: Brendan Carpenter Audrey Dincher Ocie Engel Kaylene Kriner Seniors: Jackson Fink Lily Reid Congratulations! Please join us in tha...

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The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross or Via Crucis, commemorate Jesus's passion and death on the cross. There are 14 stations that each depict a moment on his journey to Calvary, usually through sacred art, prayers, and reflections. Our Stations of the Cross will be held on several dates during Lent, including a live presentation led by our PREP students on March 17.  The stations will be held on Fridays at 5:30 p.m. on March 3 (St. Lawrence), March 10 (St. Boniface), March 17 (St. Lawrence with PREP students), March 24 (St. Bonifac...

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Lent

At Mass sometimes the priest has the option of saying things “in these or similar words.” Many times, no such option is offered— “This is my Body” has to be “This is my Body,” after all. We don’t always think of these sorts of options for the lay faithful, do we? There’s no “in these or similar words” option for the Sanctus or the Lamb of God. Parents with babies to be baptized and couples coming to be married have to say “I do!” to the questions. But, there is one place where all of us— lay...

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A few years back, we received a new English translation of the Mass. We’ve grown used to “and with your spirit” rather than “and also with you.” So, of course, it’s time for the Church to launch a new English translation for another sacrament: Reconciliation. When you come to confession this Lent and beyond you may notice—and, admittedly, the change is so small you can miss this—two small changes in the priest’s words. Now we tell you that the Father has “poured out” the Spirit and that the Church promises th...

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Lent 2023 starts on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023. As Catholics, the observation of Lent ends on Holy Thursday, April 6, 2023. For this season, and including Easter weekend, our two parishes have compiled a brochure of the schedule of Masses, special dinners, children's activities, times for confession, and much more. Please download and print this information-filled brochure, or pick up a copy at the back of either St. Lawrence or St. Boniface. 

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Lent

Fasting. Prayer. Almsgiving. In this Wednesday’s — yes, it’s Ash Wednesday already! — gospel we’ll hear Jesus highlight these traditional Jewish—and later, Christian signs of repentance. This Lent each of us may have different paths to take as we fast, pray and do works of charity and justice, but let’s not forget one way in which we can unite with our sisters and brothers across the world this Lent: The Rice Bowl. They’re available at the doors of the church this weekend. Put them together (figuring out just how to ...

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Lent

Oddly, our COVID times offered some moments of grace and growth. We were encouraged to leave our churches open for part of the day—particularly in light of our inability to welcome crowds back to public worship. Many of our parishes have continued to offer our spaces for quiet prayer and meditation. One of the opportunities here in our parishes has been the Monday evening confession time. Because it’s not just about getting to the sacrament of reconciliation, however valuable that may be, during that 5:30 to 7 p.m. time, we place the Blessed Sacrament on the alt...

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Important notice for Weekday Masses: If there is a delay or cancellation of area schools, please follow this Mass schedule: St. Lawrence will follow the South Williamsport Area School District closure or delay announcements.  St. Boniface will follow the Williamsport Area School District closure or delay announcements.  St. Lawrence Masses: Monday & Tuesday 7 a.m. services will move to St. Boniface at 9 a.m. St. Boniface Masses:  Thursday & Friday 8 a.m. services will move to 9 a.m.  Divine Providence Hospi...

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Snow Emergency

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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Youth Ministry