Holy Week Schedule

April 15, 2011

HOLY MONDAY, April 18th 7:30AM – Holy Mass in Frackville. HOLY TUESDAY, April 19th 10:00AM – Central Diocese Clergy Conference in Scranton. 4:00PM – Holy Mass of Chrism in St. Stanislaus Cathedral, Scranton, PA. — At the Holy Mass, which the bishop concelebrates with his presbyterium, and at which the oils are blessed, manifests the [...]

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Christmas Memories – Greening of the Church

January 29, 2011

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.

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International Women’s Day — Dzień Kobiet

February 26, 2010

On March 8, people across the world celebrate International Women’s Day. In the United States, March is designated as National Women’s History Month and honors the contributions of women to the nation’s history and culture. Each year, the U.S. President issues a proclamation calling on all citizens to observe March as National Women’s History Month, [...]

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February 2 – Presentation of the Lord

January 29, 2010

Known originally as the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord is a relatively ancient celebration. We know that the Church at Jerusalem was observing the feast as early as the first half of the fourth century, and likely earlier. According to Jewish law, the firstborn [...]

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Christmas in Poland, the Polish tradition

December 21, 2009

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 [...]

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