Today we hear the beginning of St. John’s Gospel, in which the evangelist ponders the beginning of all things from the spiritual perspective. He begins on the grandest of scales: in the beginning, there was only God, and the Word was with God. Through this Word, everything came into being. Everything that had life, had [...]
As we close out the Christmas Season with the Solemnity of the Presentation, Candlemas, we share our memories from the day we decorated the church.
Vigil of the Nativity of our Lord, Friday, December 24th: 8:00PM – Mass of the Shepherds at Holy Ghost Parish, Shenandoah, and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament; intention: for all Parishioners. 10:00PM – Mass of the Shepherds at St. John the Baptist, Frackville, and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament; intention: for all Parishioners. [...]
All are invited to join us in worship at Holy Ghost or St. John the Baptist Parishes. Holy Ghost Parish, Shenandoah, PA St John the Baptist Parish, Frackville, PA December 24, 2009 – January 6, 2010 Thursday, December 24th, 2009 – CHRISTMAS EVE SHENANDOAH: 7:00PM – Mass of the Shepherds (Pasterka), and Benediction of the [...]
Many of our Christmas traditions were celebrated centuries before Christ was born. Giving gifts, the Yule log, carol singing, church processions and the 12 days of Christmas can all be traced back to the early Mesopotamians. Sacaea, celebrated by the Persians and Babylonians, was a similar festival during which slaves and masters would exchange roles. [...]
Christmas in Poland, that the greatest moment is the evening of December 24, always remains in Poland the most important celebration. Although its origins have a religious direction, it is especially a family celebration, love, comprehension and mutual attention. It is a celebration having kept the same traditions since centuries, full with symbols, having its [...]
