Welcome to the Office for Parish Life Newsletter!  

Communicating important events and available resources

from the Office for Parish Life

Jubilee Year Pilgrimage 

with Bishop Bambera 

Hundreds of the faithful from across our diocese, joined Bishop Bambera on a special diocesan pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. on October 1st.

Click the video above to learn more. 

Virtual Meetings for

Parish Catechetical Leaders

Join parish catechetical leaders from around the diocese for an inspirational virtual gathering, with updates and networking.  

For the Meeting Link and More Information Contact:

 Marianne Guarnieri at

(570) 207-2213 x 1100

or mguarnieri@dioceseofscranton.org

From Distrust to Empowerment

“Enabling families to take up their role as active agents of the family apostolate calls for ‘an effort at evangelization and catechesis inside the family.’” 

The greatest challenge in this situation is for couples, mothers and fathers, active participants in catechesis, to overcome the mentality of delegation that is so common, according to which that faith is set aside for specialists in religious education. This mentality is, at times, fostered by communities that struggle to organize family centered catechesis which starts from the families themselves.” 

—Directory for Catechesis, no. 124

Join thousands of Catholics across the country praying for the protection of human life from conception to natural death. Each day of the novena features a different prayer intention, a short reflection, ideas for building a culture of life, and more.

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Respect Life Monthly Prayer Guide

"There is perhaps no more beautiful celebration than when parents bring their newborn child to the waters of baptism. Parents, godparents, family, and friends share in this sacrament with incomparable joy. For in baptism, we share in Christ’s death and resurrection, and through the outward signs of water and oil, are made children of God and given the hope of eternal life with Him. ..."

Common Values

"My husband and I have been married for 35 years and have led marriage preparation programs for 30 of those years. We estimate that over that time we’ve prepared over 5,000 couples for marriage. I’m not sure if that makes us experts or outdated and, therefore, irrelevant. I can tell you the obvious – that times have changed and we have changed.

Early in my career, when I taught high school or college students about marriage, I’d say that communication was the key to choosing a mate and keeping a marriage healthy. I’ve changed my mind.  Good communication is not enough ... "

Faith and Family Night

with the Penguins 

November 14 | 7:05 PM

On Friday, November 14th,  come out with the Diocese of Scranton to cheer on the Penguins as they take on the Islanders, and enjoy an evening filled with music, dance, and family fun!

Gates Open at 6:00pm, Puck drops at 7:05pm.

"Fall is often a season of change.  The leaves on the trees change color before falling to make room for new growth.  The weather cools from the heat of the summer. Children begin school in new classrooms with new teachers.

But as you go into this next season, you must be intentional about drawing your congregation back in, or you could accidentally turn the Summer Slump into a permanent one ... "

Genesis Mission

Forming missionary disciples to build up the Church in Pennsylvania.

Learn how to help others to know Jesus and experience the 

life-giving freedom that comes from knowing you are loved.

This seven week course is experiential in nature and focuses on practical skills such as listening and learning to rely on the Holy Spirit.

For More Information Contact:

Regina Wright

(570) 207-2213 x 1135 

rwright@dioceseofscranton.org

October Mass Counts

Every Parish in the Diocese of Scranton will be tracking attendance at all Masses throughout the month of October. These numbers are submitted to the Office for Parish Life and are included in the 5 Year Trend Reports in February. Mass attendance is one key data point that helps guide the Vision 2030 Pastoral Planning Process.

For more information contact

Dominick Costantino, Director of Parish Renewal

570-207-2213

New Radio Schedule

Our Weekly Radio Program hosted by Rufino & Liliana Cano and Ana Becerril has a new schedule!  

Growing and strengthening our Catholic Faith

Every Wednesday at 7PM

Find us on 102.3 FM Scranton/Wilkes Barre,1200 AM Hazelton 

and Facebook

Nuevo Horario de Radio

¡Nuestro programa de radio semanal presentado por Rufino y Liliana Cano y Ana Becerril tiene un nuevo horario!  

Creciendo y fortaleciendo nuestra fe católica.

Todos los miércoles a las 7 p. m.

Escúchenos en 102.3 FM Scranton/Wilkes Barre,

1200 AM Hazelton 

y Facebook

Pope Leo Invites Catholics to Participate

in World Mission Sunday

October 19th

The second collection on Sunday supports the Pope’s missions in some of the most vulnerable places on earth. 

This year’s theme, ‘Missionaries of Hope Among the Peoples,’ reminds us that our prayers and sacrifices bring light to those in darkness.  

Click the link above for Pope Leo's message.

Pope Leo to Address the Youth at

Premiere National Event 

The Diocese of Scranton is sending a delegation to this year’s National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), taking place from November 19–23. Held every two years, NCYC is the premier national event for Catholic youth, bringing together young people from across the country for a powerful, transformative encounter with Christ.

A highlight of this year’s conference will be a historic live virtual session with our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV — the first ever at NCYC. During this special event, the Pope will speak directly to the youth and answer questions from attendees.

Incarnational Ministry:

Being Truly Present to Those in Front of Us

On Thursday, October 9^th, Young Adult Ministry held another inspiring evening of Theology on Tap at Sabatini’s in Exeter.

Guest speaker Jessica Freyne shared her personal witness of Incarnational Ministry and how God brought her into the work she does as Executive Director of Providence Pregnancy in Scranton—an organization that accompanies expectant mothers and mothers with newly born children. 

Coming in November: 

 Celebrate and support our featured speakers, Scranton’s newly ordained priests: Fr. Tom Dzwonczyk and Fr. Andrew McCarroll.  

Invite a coworker, bring a friend or just show up and meet some new people.  It’s a great way to learn more about our faith in a relaxing environment! 

Pope Leo's October Prayer Intention

Pope Leo XIV released his prayer intention for the month of October, inviting the faithful to pray for 'collaboration between different religious traditions.'

9 Things to Know about Pope Leo's First Apostolic Exhortation, "Dilexi Te"

On the Feast Day of St. John Henry Newman, Pope Leo released "Dilexi Te" / "I Have Loved You".  

Click the link below to learn more about the document from OSV News. 

"Crown Jewel of Creation"

Invite a Friend and Join the Women's Ministry team

at Saint Maximillian Kolbe next week for Session 6:

Monday, October 20th  | 7 PM

Click the video above for a sneak peek at next week's session!

Coming November 1

for the Hispanic Community

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal will hold a Gifts and Charisms of the Holy Spirit Workshop at 

Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca

Cost $20/person 

See flyer for more details and to register. 

La Renovación Carismática Católica celebrará un

Taller sobre los dones y carismas del Espíritu Santo 

Parroquia Reina de los Apóstoles, Avoca

Precio: 20 $ por persona 

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