Today is called Good Shepherd Sunday, and, appropriately, this day is also the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Today, the Church calls us to reflect on the meaning of God’s call for each of us and to pray for those who are called to the priesthood, the diaconate and the consecrated life, may responded with a wholehearted ’yes’. All Christians need to share in the responsibility of fostering vocations to the Church. As parents, you are asked to encourage…
Today’s Gospel story, “The Way to Emmaus” is my favorite story in the Bible. I even have this picture in my living room. Whenever I think of this passage or read it, I always ask myself, would I recognize Jesus and what would I ask Him? The two disciples in the story were perplexed as they have been talking about Jesus and his death. They were wandering aimlessly on the road. So much so, that when Jesus came up to…
We just finished a beautiful Holy Week. We were reminded of all that Jesus did for us, sacrificing His life on the Cross. We have much for which to be thankful. But as your pastor, I have much to be thankful here at OLV. I won’t mention people by name because I would run out of room in this bulletin. I thank Fr. Tom who has covered for me so often and is truly an important part of our parish.…
May is the month we honor Mary, the Mother of Jesus. During this month, in her honor, we will be reciting the Rosary every Friday evening at 6:00 P.M. along the Rosary Path and the Shrine to Our Lady of Life. Come join us.
Baby item collection for Mother’s Day is being sponsored by our Social Concerns Committee. All items donated will go to Shepherd’s Maternity House in Stroudsburg. Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated. Items they are asking for are: boys & girls sleepers & clothing (new born or 0-3 months), easy to wipe feeding bibs, hooded towels and wash cloths, feeding spoons & bowls, receiving blankets & swaddles, baby wash lotion, pacifiers & pacifier clips. A container will be in…
Our Lady’s Guild will be hosting Bingo on the third Wednesday every month in our parish hall starting April 15th. Doors open at Noon. Games are 25¢ per card. Small snacks and refreshments will be served. Games open to all. For more information, call Antoinette at 570-466-0830.
Thank you for your many donations to the food pantry. Many people have benefitted from your generosity. As we prepare to give out food baskets to needing parishioners and others, we are in need of some items. We could use: stuffing, cake mixes & icing, pancake mix and syrup, hamburger helper, biscuit mix and jars of jelly. Thank you.