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Our Mission
"To know, love and serve the Lord and one another in imitation of Mary"
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We warmly welcome ALL to join us in worship of our God. We would love to welcome you to our Catholic Community no matter where you are on your journey of faith. Please join us because ALL are welcome here!
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From The Deacon's Bench
My Brothers and Sisters,
The day after anything can be good or bad, exciting or depressing, fun or boring. For example, if on Saturday it rained all day, that’s depressing and if on Sunday it was warm and sunny, that would be exciting. If I had to preach at all Masses on any given weekend, that would be, for me, both a challenge and fun and exciting at the same time. Then on Monday, I would be glad for the rest. I guess the day after anything that takes energy would be the better day for most of us.
We could ask ourselves which is better, a Friday at the start of the weekend or Sunday when it is almost over. The day before you begin your vacation or the last day before it’s over? The day you were first hired or the day you were let go or retired? You and I would always prefer the good days, the good times, the fun over anything that robs us of our energy. That’s why, when we schedule a vacation, we quickly learn to save at least one day after we return to do nothing – to just rest and relax, regain our energy before we return to the "fray." Because if we don't, we return to work more tired than when we left.
Jesus reminds both us and His disciples that we all need to come away, to take one day to just rest before we have to continue the journey. The apostles gather with each other and Jesus to report what they had done on their time away – like when teachers ask their students to write about “What I did on my vacation." Jesus – being the wise teacher, the good boss – tells them to take time to renew and restore themselves because, with the coming of the dawn, they would have to return to the mission.
So if you are looking forward to some time off, remember that to be a true disciple, you too need to save some time to unwind and just listen to what the teacher has to say.
May God Bless You,
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What's New?
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The Solemn Novena in Honor of Saint Ann will be conducted in both parishes on a daily basis from July 17th - 26th. Daily Mass will be celebrated each day at Nativity at 7:00 AM and at Saint Mary at 8:00 AM, with Novena prayers following. Novena prayers will be offered after all weekend Masses. Click above to download the Prayers for the Novena to Saint Ann.
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The Saint Mary of the Lake Parish Pastoral Council has established four Ministry Committees which will assist in developing goals for the future development of Saint Mary of the Lake as well as action plans to ensure the achievement of these goals. The Worship Committee will focus on the prayer and worship life at Saint Mary of the Lake. The Word Committee will focus on the faith education and catechesis of all parishioners at Saint Mary of the Lake. The Service Committee will focus on serving those in need, making justice a lived value at Saint Mary of the Lake. The Community Committee will work to enhance and communicate the sense of community at Saint Mary of the Lake. We are asking that you prayerfully consider giving your time and talents as a member of one or more of these four Committees. The time commitment would be four meetings per year, not to exceed 1.5 hours in length, plus whatever other time commitment you are able to give to the process. The first meeting of all Committees will be on Tuesday, July 24th, at 6:30PM, in the Parish Hall. If you are interested in being considered for membership on a committee, please call the Parish Office at 570-378-2181 and give your name, phone number and preferred Committee. You may also contact one of the Committee Chairs directly and let them know of your interest: Worship Committee Chair: Bill Waters (570-378-2367); Word Committee Chair: Still Looking For a Volunteer; Service Committee Chair: May Lou Franko (570-586-4811); Community Committee Chair: Bernie Garvey(570-862-7651). Thank you for your consideration!
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Mark your calendar NOW for the Saint Mary of the Lake Annual Parish Meeting and Breakfast. Meet with your fellow parish family members for FAITH, FELLOWSHIP, and FOOD! Renew old acquaintances and meet new friends! The breakfast will be held on Sunday, September 9, 2018, after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Parish Hall. The cost is $5.00 at the door. See you there!
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We extend our congratulations to Nativity BVM parishioner Scott Williams II, who applied for and has received a cash scholarship from the ANNE KEANE TOWNSEND HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP. Nativity BVM is the trustee of this fund. He received his award at the Baccalaureate Mass on June 24 in Nativity BVM church. Scott, a graduate of Holy Redeemer High School, plans to attend the University of Notre Dame to major in Engineering. We wish Scott God's blessings as he proceeds to further his education.
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Golfers like to plan ahead so that they don't miss the best tournaments. So make your plans now! The Saint Mary of the Lake 24th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, August 20, 2018, at the Scranton Canoe Club, Point Road, at Lake Winola. Click above for registration and sponsor information.
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Wow! There is a lot going on at St Mary of the Lake this year! With that in mind, we ask that you please remember our basket raffle for the Wyoming County Community Fair, which begins on August 29th. Click above for more information.
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Question: How can a young person get closer to God? Answer: By being an Altar Server at Nativity or Saint Mary. Click above to learn more.
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What's Happening?
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Tuesday, July 24, 5:00 PMSaint Mary of the Lake Church
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Tuesday, July 24, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMSaint Mary Parish Hall
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Wednesday, July 25, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMNativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
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Thursday, July 26, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMSt Mary of the Lake - Parish Hall
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Tuesday, July 31, 5:00 PMSaint Mary of the Lake Church
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Wednesday, August 1, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMNativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
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Bishop Robert Barron's Word on Fire
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Especially For Young Adult Catholics
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Catholic News Service
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Mi 6:1-4, 6-8Responsorial Psalm pS 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23Gospel Mt 12:38-42
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Mass Schedule
- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN - St Mary 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN - Nativity
- Sunday: 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN - Nativity 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN - St Mary 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN - Nativity 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN - Nativity
- Monday: 7:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN - Nativity
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN - St Mary
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN - Nativity
- Thursday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN - St Mary
- Friday: 7:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN - Nativity 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN - St Mary - First Fridays
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Reconciliation
This Sacrament is celebrated on Saturdays...
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
4:15PM - 4:45PM
Saint Mary of the Lake
3:15PM - 3:45PMOr by special appointment by calling the Parish Office.
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Eucharistic Adoration
- Wednesday: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Nativity
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Watch Daily Mass
Can't make it to Daily Mass? Watch it here.
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Stream Catholic Television and Radio Live
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Our Faith ... Our Diocese For July
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Pray for the Sick
Please remember in your prayers the sick, the suffering, and the hospitalized from our Faith Community.
Please click here to email the parish office if someone is hospitalized, ill, or in need to prayers.
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