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Prayer for Our Government  by Archbishop John Carroll (1791) We pray, O almighty and eternal God, who through Jesus Christ has revealed thy glory to all nations, to preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church, being spread through the whole world, may continue with unchanging faith in the confession of your name. We … Continue reading Prayer for Ecclesiastical and Civil Leaders

All liturgical directives can be found on the Diocese of Scranton’s website at http://www.dioceseofscranton.org

Reverend and dear Father, On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf announced new mitigation efforts for COVID-19. The order includes a limitation of no more than 25 people at indoor events and no more than 250 people at outdoor gatherings. Please keep these numbers in mind for any parish-based events you may be planning. … Continue reading Covid 19 Update from Bishop Bambera

The parish of St. Michael the Archangel is now entering its summer schedule from 4th July to 14th August. Normal weekend Mass times are resumed. Saturday Low Mass 9:00am Sunday Low Masses 8:00am & 10:15am

On Sunday 14th June the parish of St. Michael the Archangel re-opened for public Masses, Sacraments and Devotions. Registered parishioners are reminded that the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days remains suspended at this time and that they attend Mass at their own discretion. If you are elderly or have an underlying … Continue reading Mass Schedule update

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

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

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

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

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