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St. Mary of the Lake "Baskets Galore" basket raffle (our largest fundraiser of the year) will again be featured at the Wyoming County Community Fair. Patti Zaleski has volunteered to manage this effort this year and we thank her for taking on that responsibility. Much help will be necessary to make a good showing at the Fair and we are asking for your help. Please contact Patti (570-280-6168) or Ellen Wengen (570-378-2014) if you can work at the Fair or will donate a basket. It's Basket Time!

St Mary Disciples of Mary will be having a meeting on Monday, July 19th, at 6:30PM in the Parish Hall. We will be practicing social distancing and safety measures. All are Welcome.

We are opting to provide an online Vacation Bible School again this year. It will not require any specific timed attendance. Completing the registration form will help you gain access to the activities that we will make available online, as well as enable us to mail you supply kits. One lesson will be released each week for the month of July. Join in the summer fun. Click above for the registration form and more information.

Mark your calendar NOW for the Saint Mary of the Lake "Drive Thru" Ham and Cabbage Dinner. The dinner will be held on Sunday, March 21, at 2:00 PM until sold out, with drive thru pickup in the parking lot of Saint Mary of the Lake Church, 1872 Dalton Road, Lake Winola, PA. The menu will consist of ham, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, roll/butter, and cookie. The price is $10.00. Tickets may be purchased at the lot, or may be purchased in advance by calling 570-836-3275. See you there!

Saint Mary of the Lake Easter Candy Sale is Here! The Chocolateers from Saint Mary of the Lake are at it again! Get those yummy eggs – chocolate covered peanut butter, coconut, fudge or caramel! Chocolate solids galore – crosses, bunnies, lego man, mint oreos, and loads more! SML signature bark and chocolate covered pretzels are back. Get rid of the winter “Blahs”. Get one order now and another before Easter! Click on the link above for your order form. Send it in and your order will be ready to pick up. Candy will also be sold after Masses at Saint Mary’s and in Father Nallin Hall on Friday’s during Lent at Nativity. Final date for orders is March 15th. Easter is April 4. Have a Sweet Easter!

Drive-In Mass is coming to Nativity BVM and St. Mary of the Lake! Beginning with all Christmas Masses and continuing with all weekend Masses thereafter, parishioners from our two parishes will be able to listen to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass via an FM radio transmitter from the safety of our vehicle in the church parking lot. All we will need to do is to tune our car radio to the specific FM frequency which will be posted. Following the Mass, ministers will distribute the Holy Eucharist to parishioners outside the church in a socially distanced fashion. Receptacles for donations will be located in the parking lot. Click above for more information. Hope to see you there!

Nativity BVM CCD will be going virtual this year! Please click above for more information.

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The Parish Family of St. Mary of the Lake will be holding a "Drive Thru" Chicken Barbeque Dinner on Sunday, August 9, at 2:00 PM, in the St. Mary of the Lake Church Parking Lot, 1872 Dalton Road, Lake Winola. Click above for details!

The St. Ann's Novena Prayers will be recited at all regularly scheduled Masses at both parishes from July 17th through July 26th.

Nativity BVM and St. Mary of the Lake depend on our faithful stewardship to pay our daily church expenses, make improvements, and support our mission in the areas of worship, word, service, and community. Our Online Offertory system through Our Sunday Visitor provides us with the opportunity to contribute regularly and seamlessly. To contribute, go to our website, www.nativitystmary.org, and click on your parish, either Nativity or St. Mary, at the top of the home page. Then click on the name of your parish under “Donate Securely”. For questions on the Online Offertory, please call Dick Schwoebel at 570-677-7634 or email at stmaryofthelake@frontier.com. We need – and are grateful for – your continued support. May our continued stewardship enable us “To Know, Love, and Serve the Lord and One Another, in Imitation of Mary.”

We will soon be initiating a link on our webpage to enable our parishioners and friends to contribute directly to the support of our parishes. More information will be posted soon. We need – and are grateful for – your continuing support.

As per Bishop Bambera, all Holy Week Services will be celebrated privately. Please click above for the video from Bishop Bambera.

It's time to order your Saint Mary's Easter Candy. The Saint Mary's chocolateers have been busy making your Easter favorites! Click above for your order form.

Nativity will be selling their famous pierogies on Fridays during Lent plus haluski and Manhattan clam chowder on Ash Wednesday and the following Friday. Click above for details.

Calling all 8-12 graders! Saturday, Dec. 14 (6-9pm) come for 5pm mass if you can and stay for a Christmas Movie Night including food, popcorn, and candy! Please bring a can of food to donate! Contact Nicholas DeMarco for more info 570-453-9309. Click above for more information.

The Parish Family of Saint Mary of the Lake cordially invites you to our Twelfth Annual “Nite at the Races” Social, on Saturday Evening, November 2, 2019. Doors open at 5:00 PM, with the first race at 6:15 PM. Your admission fee of $10.00 includes Hot Dogs, Pulled Pork, Wimpies, Beverages, and Desserts ALL NIGHT LONG! Name and sponsor a horse for $10.00. If your horse wins, you automatically win $50.00! Get your tickets now for this important fundraiser that supports the activities of our parish. The deadline for ticket sales and horse sponsorship is Tuesday, October 29th. Plan to enjoy a wonderful evening of delicious food, plenty of fun, and maybe even some $$$$$! Click above for sign-up form.

Registration is now open for Nativity CCD for 2019-2020. Click above for more information and registration forms.

Come join the fun for Vacation Bible School held at Father Nallin Hall in Tunkhannock on July 1st through July 3rd from 9:30am to 12:00pm. Kids from Kindergarten through 5th grade will learn about the power and peace of Christ's kingship while celebrating the joys of fellowship and enjoying some summer fun! Our service project this year will address the needs of those living in local nursing homes. Please register by June 24th. Teen and adult volunteers are still needed. Click above for the registration form.

Hop on Over to the Lake Winola Area Community Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Saint Mary of the Lake Church! All children from pre-K to Grade 4 are welcome on Saturday, April 13, at 2:00 PM at the Overfield Township Municipal Park (next to the baseball field). Special note: The EASTER BUNNY will be making an appearance! (In case of inclement weather, the event will take place the next Saturday, April 20.)