Every parish needs Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Lectors, and Altar Servers to assist at weekend Masses. We are no different! Right now we need parishioners to step forward and serve in these ministry roles. To fully celebrate the Sunday Liturgy, it is very important that all these ministries work together. We are scheduling a training session for NEW VOLUNTEERS for each of these roles on Saturday, September  19^th. The day will begin with a training session at 11 am for those who wish to serve as Altar Servers. It will be followed at noon for those who wish to serve as Eucharistic Ministers at Mass, and 1 pm for new Lectors. If you are able to serve the parish in one of these ministries, please call the parish office at (570)342-4881, and leave your name and phone number. Thank you for responding to this need!

By now, you have no doubt noticed the massive cranes that have been working on the church steeples. This is an important project, called repointing, that will help prevent water penetration into our beautiful church. We are lucky to have noticed a small issue some months ago and addressed it immediately. This is a second step to prevent any further problems. While the project is costly, we are blessed to have financial resources to handle it. Our financial council does an excellent job for us. At some point, we will need to address the roof itself – a roof that has served us for over 40 years and is surely nearing the end of its lifespan. At all costs, we preserve this magnificent church which has been handed down to us!

Plans are finalized for our Fall Bible study.  We will offer six sessions using Professor John Bergsma's book, New Testament Basics for Catholics, published by Ave Maria Press. Sessions will be held every Tuesday from September 22-October 27 in the church.  You can choose either the morning session (11:30 a.m.) or the evening session (7:00 p.m.).  Call the parish office at Mary, Mother of God, (570) 342-4881, to reserve your place in class and to order a copy of the book.  The cost of the book will be approximately $15.00 and will be payable at the first session. The Fall sessions will focus on the gospels of Matthew, Luke and John.  We will discuss Acts, Romans and the Book of Revelation in the Spring.  We hope you can join us! 

 It’s that time again! All 1^st grade students and other new CCD students please register your child in the parish office.  Registration fee for the 2026 school year is $35 . Current CCD students will receive their registration form on the first day of class September 13^th!!

Monthly Prayer Intention

For the month of September: As the new school year begins, let’s ask God to bless parents with patience, calm and wisdom as they adjust to new schedules, the morning rush, and helping their children adjust to a new school year.
Dear God, bless children, fill them with joy, and help them to focus on learning and discovering new things in school. We also pray for teachers and principals to lead the children with patience, fairness, and understanding.  God bless all school personnel: bus drivers, lunch ladies, school nurses, aides, secretaries, janitors, crossing guards, etc. Dear God, keep them all safe from harm. Amen.

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SAVE THE DATE
DATE:    SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20^TH
PLACE:  PARISH CENTER
TIME:  6 PM – 10 PM

Fine food, music, cash bar, and more!!

More information TBA

This year, we will not provide baptisms during the month of December. It is a busy time for all of us, especially those working for the church. Please make a note of the if you are a parent planning on baptizing