Dear Parishioners We have received permission from the Bishop to cautiously begin re-opening public Mass and Sacraments from 8th June 2020 as Lackawanna county entries the amber phase. It must be noted that during the amber phase the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days remains dispensed. Hence if you are ill, elderly, … Continue reading Resumption of Public Masses & Sacraments from 8 June 2020
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Covid 19 resumption of service update
Dear Parishioners Many of you will have seen the White House press briefing on Friday 22 May at which the President made it clear that he expected places of Worship to resume services immediately. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who forwarded this news to me. It is indeed an … Continue reading Covid 19 resumption of service update
New Covid 19 update
In order to continue to allow the church of St. Michael the Archangel to remain open for Private Prayer the Pastor asks that all those visiting the church wear a mask. Please also note that the seating capacity of the church has been reduced to facilitate social distancing. If, at the time of your visit, … Continue reading New Covid 19 update
Confession & Private Prayer
On behalf of the Pastor of St. Michael the Archangel we wish you a very happy Easter. Due to the restrictions in force to combat the Covid-19 virus there continues to be no public celebration of the sacraments and Mass. However confessions are available in the parish office at the following times: Fridays: 5:00pm to … Continue reading Confession & Private Prayer
Important Update on Confession times
Please note a change to Confession times: Confession will no longer be available Monday to Thursday (30th March to 2nd April). However confessions for First Friday are available from 3:00pm to 6:00pm on Friday 3rd April and on Saturday 4th April from 9:00am to 11:am in the parish office. Please note well that the Church … Continue reading Important Update on Confession times
Sermon for Passion Sunday
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Important Update on Holy Week services
Dear parishioners It is with the deepest regret that I must inform you that Holy Week services (including Palm Sunday & Easter Sunday) will not be open to the public. I attached for your information the directives issued by the Diocese of Scranton concerning this matter and include a letter from His Excellency Bishop Bambera … Continue reading Important Update on Holy Week services
Updated Information on the suspension of Public Services
On Monday 16th March His Excellency Bishop Bambera announced the suspension of ALL public church services including Sunday Masses. A copy of the Bishops' letter and the response to Frequently Asked Questions is found below. It is with deep regret that the parish of St. Michael the Archangel announces therefore the suspension of its public … Continue reading Updated Information on the suspension of Public Services
Important Notice RE: Coronavirus
The following notice is being sent to all parishes, schools, diocesan facilities and media outlets: Effective immediately, and until further notice, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, in union with the Bishops of Pennsylvania, has dispensed the faithful of the Diocese of Scranton from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. Despite the suspension of the obligation to … Continue reading Important Notice RE: Coronavirus
Stations of the Cross
Join us for Stations of the Cross on Friday's at 5pm. Rosary and Mass following.
