Entries for June 2025

I’d always thought that in summer things slow down. I’ve often been proven wrong. This summer looks like one of those times. Let me give you some idea of what’s coming up in the next few months: Pipe organ repairs. We recently signed a contract to do repairs (and upgrades) on the Ruffatti instrument damaged last August by Tropical Storm Debbie. This will be a long process. A new console will be built. Pipes will be removed for refurbishing. And much of the labor requires specialized workers. We probably won’t hear the completed instrument until la...

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How to Celebrate the Fourth of July, Catholic-Style With a long Fourth of July weekend upon us, you may be wondering how to combine your celebration of Independence Day with your Catholic Faith. Wonder no more. Here are three suggestions: 1.   Honor the Catholic Contribution to the Declaration of Independence. You can learn of two such contributions in Brian Burch and Emily Stimson’s wonderful book, The American Catholic Almanac. First, Thomas Jefferson’s phrase “all men are created equal” was inspired by an Italian Catholic n...

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Watch Live!  YouTube  www.youtube.com/@DioceseOfScranton After years of prayer, discernment, and formation, two transitional deacons who have already devoted their lives to service in the Church are preparing to take their final step toward the priesthood. Rev. Mr. Thomas J. Dzwonczyk and Rev. Mr. Andrew T. McCarroll will be ordained to the Sacred Priesthood for the Diocese of Scranton on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton. The Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, will ser...

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Whether you’ve recently received your First Holy Communion or have been serving for years, Fr. McCreary will be offering a training session for both new and experienced altar servers this September. Please watch the bulletin for the official date and details. If you have any questions, contact Jen Dincher at 579-419-8277 or dinchers@comcast.net.

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This past week, as we all look forward to Deacon McCarroll’s ordination to the priesthood, I heard a number of questions about the priesthood and ordination. Some of them pretty everyday things: Is there still room on the bus? Where’s parking available around the cathedral? How long does this thing go on? I’m away that day: can I watch the ordination somewhere? But, one person asked me: What’s it feel like to be ordained? What’s it like once those prayers have been said, those hands anointed, that invitation to stand at the altar with the bi...

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If you’re heading out of town and looking for a church to attend while on vacation, visit MassTimes.org or CatholicMassTimes.org to find a nearby Catholic parish. These helpful websites make it easy to stay connected and fulfill your Sunday obligation—wherever your travels take you!

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Join Greg Fleck and friends on Sunday June 22nd 1:00 - 3:00PM at St Boniface Church to help raise money for St. Joseph Center. Your contributions to St. Joseph's Center Foundation provide hope, compassion, and love for all those served by St. Joseph's Center. We are grateful to you for your continues support! Snacks and drinks will be available for a donation.  Donations accepted by scanning the QR code as well.  

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Join us in Novena Prayer from June 20 - June 28 for the Ordination to the Priesthood of Rev. Mr. Andrew McCarroll & Rev. Mr. Thomas Dzwonczyk, in gratitude for their generous response to God's call.   Almighty God, we thank you for the gift of the Priesthood and for the holy men you have called to this vocation. We ask you to bless, sanctify, and guide Rev. Mr. Andrew McCarroll and Rev. Mr. Thomas Dzwonczyk as  they prepare for Ordination to the Priesthood for service in the Diocese of Scranton. Fill these men and their families with your pea...

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Corpus Christi Procession Sunday June 22  The words “Corpus Christi” mean “Body of Christ” and are another name for the “Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ” celebrated on the Sunday after Trinity Sunday. This solemnity marks with particular emphasis the doctrine of Christ’s real presence—body, blood, soul, and divinity—in the Eucharist. The Corpus Christi procession, is a “public witness of faith and devotion to the Most Blessed Sacrament” (Holy Communion and Worship...

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Please mark your calendars! As we prepare for the upcoming linkage with St. Ann Parish, on October 1st, our new Mass schedule for July 6—September 30 is as follows: Weekdays Monday–Friday 7:00 AM – St. Lawrence 8:00 AM – St. Boniface Wednesday Only 7:00 AM – Divine Providence Hospital Chapel Weekends Saturday 4:00 PM – St. Boniface 5:45 PM – St. Lawrence Sunday 8:00 AM – St. Lawrence 11:00 AM – St. Boniface   ...

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Many mornings, I'll try my luck with the online puzzles that the New York Times provides: the crossword, Wordle, the Sudoku. The one I actually enjoy the most is called Spelling Bee. They give us seven letters and challenge us to build words. They have some rules about the words. They have to be in English usage. I'd argue that "penne" is an Italian word, even though the Times counts it as English. I'd also argue that "goal" is an English word, but the Times says no to that one. But the word that always gets rejected is the word "nove...

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Join us for a fun-filled evening of pierogi making: Monday, June 23 at 6 PM. No experience needed—we welcome rollers, pinchers, and runners of all skill levels! Thanks to our amazing volunteers, we’ve consistently hit our goal of making over 2,000 pierogis in just 90 minutes. Come be part of the tradition, enjoy the camaraderie, and help keep this delicious effort going strong!

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Our Senior C.A.R.E. Team — which stands for Communion, Activities, Resources, and Encouragement — is made up of trained volunteers who bring weekly Communion and prayer to individuals of any age who are unable to attend Mass. Team members also offer friendly visits and phone calls to seniors in need of companionship or support. If your loved one is hospitalized, moves into a nursing facility, or is homebound and unable to attend Mass regularly, please let us know. We want to ensure they continue to receive the sacraments and spiritual care from our dedicated ...

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Senior CARE Team

Saturday evening, the Vigil of Pentecost, we hear (or heard) Jesus speak about the Spirit “on the last and greatest day of the feast.” With Pentecost, we reach a milestone. We’ve kept 50 days of Easter joy. We’ve arrived at the moment that began with the preparations for Lenten fasting and prayer. We’ve celebrated the Lord’s death and resurrection. We’ve baptized new believers. We’ve welcomed children to the Lord’s table for the first time. Today we confirm our young people. It feels like we’ve done a lot. Time ...

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Would you like to attend the ordination of Rev. Andrew McCarroll? A bus will depart from St. Boniface on Saturday, June 28, at 7:30 AM for the 10:00 AM Ordination Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton. After the ceremony, the group will stop for lunch in Wilkes-Barre before returning home. We expect to arrive back between 4:00 and 5:00 PM. The cost is $40 per person, which includes bus fare and the driver’s gratuity. 7 Seats remain—please call the Parish Office ASAP to reserve your spot!

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Join us on Sunday, June 15, at Historic Bowman Field for the Crosscutters 4:05 PM vs Trenton. Please contact the Parish Office by Monday, June 9th, if you would like to join us at the special rate of $10 per person, which includes a game ticket and a $5 food and beverage voucher.    

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Mark your calendars! The sale will take place on: Thursday, June 19 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday, June 20 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday, June 21 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM If you would like to volunteer, contact Janey, Mary, or Judy: We are still accepting donations! If you have items to contribute, please contact Mike to arrange a drop-off time.  

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Join Us for a Special 5:30pm Mass at St Boniface Church Celebrate Our Patron Saint on the Feast Day Thursday June 5 Happy Feast Day of St. Boniface, the “Apostle of the Germans” and patron saint of Germany! In her voyage across the ocean of this world, the Church is like a great ship being pounded by the waves of life’s different stresses. Our duty is not to abandon ship but to keep her on her course. Let us stand fast in what is right and prepare our souls for trial. Let us wait upon God’s strengthening aid and say to him &ldq...

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Please use the Father’s Day Envelopes available in the back of church to make a special gift in honor of both living and deceased fathers. These envelopes will be placed on the altar during the Father’s Day Masses. Cards for living fathers are also available on the tables at the back of the churches for you to take and share. Please place your donation in the collection boxes by Father’s Day, June 15th.

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Many of you use books like Magnificat or The Word Among Us. I know you appreciate how they help you to follow the readings and prayers at Mass, both weekdays and Sundays. But, once in a while, we come to days when they just don’t seem to work. The readings we hear at Mass aren’t the ones printed in the magazine! What goes on here? Did the publishers print the wrong texts? Did the lector (or even the priest) turn the wrong page? The answer: None of the above. Some days in the church’s year allow a number of options. Publishers of books like The Word A...

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