Monthly Breakfast

BreakfastMonthly Breakfast is held the 1st Sunday of every month in the Good Shepherd Parish Hall (basement). The menu includes eggs (any style), bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, pancakes, coffee, tea, juice, milk, and pastries. Serving time is from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Come break bread with your extended parish family!

Bingo

Bingo is held every Tuesday evening in the Good Shepherd Parish Hall. Doors open at 5:00 PM, and games start at 6:00 PM. Food and refreshments are available. Free cake and coffee in a SMOKE-FREE and friendly environment. It's all paper, so bring your dabbers. Come relax and enjoy yourself while supporting your church. Hope to see you there! Thanks to our Bingo workers for making our weekly Bingo a success!

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Tuesday Night Bingo

Bingo at Good Shepherd Church HallCome join us for Bingo at Good Shepherd Church on Tuesday evenings. The kitchen opens at 5:00 PM with special soups, sandwiches, beverages, ethnic foods and a variety of other goodies including fries, pretzels, candy, chips, and more. Our Early Bird game begins at 6:00 PM. If you would like to volunteer, call the parish office.

Breakfast Help Needed

Waitresses and Waiters are needed for Breakfast Sundays as well as people to set up and clean tables. Call Barbara at (570) 436-6596. Thank you!

Valley Food Pantry

The Valley Food Pantry helps those in need. We have been asked to collect: vegetable soup, Manwich or sloppy joe mix, and canned carrots. Thank you for your donations.

Also, to the anonymous donors who have been sending money we greatly appreciate your generosity.

The Valley Food Pantry will be making Easter boxes for needy families in the area. Good Shepherd has been asked to contribute brown sugar, coffee and regular tea for the boxes. The deadline for contributions is Wednesday, March 20. Thank you for your generosity!

If you wish to send a monetary donation, the address is:

  • Valley Food Pantry
  • PO Box 187 CUCC
  • Conyngham, PA 18219

Women of Good Shepherd

Women of Good Shepherd Scholarship

The Women of Good Shepherd award a scholarship yearly to a Good Shepherd graduating high school senior. A printer-friendly (PDF) application form (with instructions) is available to download from the “Downloads” page of our website. Please return the completed application by May 31, 2024. Only completed applications that meet requirements and are submitted on time will be considered.

Parish Records Update

We are asking each parishioner / family to complete the following updated form EVEN IF NOTHING IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAS CHANGED. You can drop the form in the collection basket with your envelopes. Please help us maintain accurate records.

Name ______________________________________

Address ____________________________________

Phone ______________________________________

Email ______________________________________

~ A printer-friendly (PDF) version of the form is available on the “Downloads” page of our website.

Queen of Our Hearts Rosary Group

Queen of our Hearts Rosary invites you to join us in praying the Rosary, the Infant of Prague Novena and Divine Mercy before the Saturday mass from 5:00 - 5:45 PM as well as weekday masses at 7:30 AM, before the 8:00 AM mass. All are welcome.


Lenten Scripture Series at Good Shepherd Church Drums

Rev. Connell A. McHugh, Pastor Emeritus of Good Shepherd, will for the 18th consecutive year offer a series of Scripture presentations in the church hall for 5 consecutive Wednesdays beginning on February 21st. The presentations will begin at 9:00 AM and Fr. McHugh’s topic will be the Gospel of Mark. He will treat the identity of Mark, sources and date composition of the Gospel, major themes, Jesus’ healing ministry, titles of Jesus in Mark, the original and added ending of the Gospel, theological ideas in the Gospel, The Messianic Secret, etc. Father McHugh will show how Mark’s Gospel stresses the humanity of Jesus more than any other Gospel, his Passion Narrative, the most sorrowful and how Mark is the chief source for the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. A special session will be held on Mark’s Passion Narrative. The scripture sessions are open to the public free of charge. Because of the large attendance at these sessions, we ask that you register since notes will be provided. You may register by calling the office at (570) 788-3141 or by stopping in the office.

Signed Copies of Fr. McHugh’s Poetry Book

Signed copies of Father McHugh’s poetry book, Kaleidoscope of the Heart, will be available for purchase in the church office for $23.00 during normal business hours.

Stations of the Cross

UPDATE — Stations of the Cross for Friday, March 22 will be as follows: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction will be from 3:30 – 4:25 PM and Stations of the Cross will follow at 4:30 PM to allow the children to participate in the narration and music.



St. Patrick’s Living Stations of the Cross

St. Patrick’s Living Stations of the Cross will be on Good Friday, March 29, at 7:15 PM. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.





Sacred Heart of Jesus Purgatorial Society

Sacred Heart of Jesus Purgatorial Society meeting will be held on March 7 at 4:00 PM in the St. Joseph Room. All are welcome. Please join us to help the Holy Souls in purgatory.

The next monthly Mass is Monday, March 11 at 8:00 AM, it will be the second Monday of each month for 2024. Our Friday rosary is offered for our loved ones prior to the Mass at 7:30 AM. Please join us if you can. If you have not already done so you can enroll your loved ones, simply by submit their names and your loved ones will be permanently enrolled. There is no charge and you are not obligated to become an active member.

Forms to enroll your loved ones are on the table in the vestibule.

~ A printer-friendly (PDF) enrollment form may be found on the “Downloads” page of our website.

Holy Family Academy

Holy Family has openings in all of our classes. We offer small class sizes with exceptional learning for achievement in a faith based environment. Check out our website to see what we offer (https://www.holyfamilyacademy.info) or give us a call at (570) 455-9431.

Stitches of Love Ministry

Stitches of Love Ministry is a crochet and knitting ministry that donates our work to those in need. You could meet with the group or stitch from home. Work on your own projects or help with items we wish to create and donate. All are welcome.

Our next meeting is Monday at 5:45 PM (Evening) on March 18th in the Cry Room. We hope to see there.

We accept donations of yarn, crochet hooks and knitting needles, patterns, stitch markers, etc. Items can be dropped off in the tote in the cry room.

Thank you to ALL who have been generously donating to our ministry!

Knights of Columbus

Mission Statement

The Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Fatima Council, No. 8613, Mission Statement is available on the “Downloads” page of our website.

Knights of Columbus Scholarship

Forms are available in the vestibule for the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Application. See bulletin for details. It is also available on the “Downloads” page of our website.

Statewide Chance of a Lifetime Tickets

The Knights of Columbus Conyngham/Drums will be selling Statewide Chance of a Lifetime Tickets for sixteen prizes worth $65,000.00 after all masses on Saturday March 16th and Sunday March 17th at Good Shepherd Church. The cost of a ticket is $5.00 each. Proceeds benefit state and local charities.

Road to Resurrection Retreat

Our Road to Resurrection Retreat will be held MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26th to THURSDAY, February 29th. Mass will be celebrated each evening at 6:30 PM at Saint Joseph Church in Hazleton. The service for each evening will be livestreamed, beginning at 6:30 PM, on our website (https://www.sscmparish.com). It will remain posted there throughout the entire Lenten Season for those who would like to view it again or later.

March 2024 Calendar

The March 2024 Calendar for Good Shepherd is available on the “Downloads” page of our website.

Rummage Sale – Save the Date

Our spring rummage sale will be on June 8 and 9. If you are spending time this winter cleaning out and purging, the rummage sale committee will gratefully accept your donations. Call Cathy Penkala (570-436-5017) or Diane Lindsay (570-599-7626) with any questions. Information about renting spaces and/or tables will be posted in April.



Hunting Heritage Banquet

The Honey Hole Longbeards Chapter of the NWTF will hold its annual banquet on Saturday, April 6th, at Edgewood in the Pines in Drums. Doors open at 4:00 PM, with dinner at 5:30 PM. Enjoy a night with food, refreshments, auctions and raffles. For more information contact Mark Ferdinand (570) 788-6362.

Charismatic Mass and Healing Service

A Charismatic Mass and Healing Service will be held at St. John Bosco Church, Conyngham on Tuesday, March 19th at 7:00 PM. Fr. Neftali will preside, and Fr. Sudhir will concelebrate. Sue Shaw will begin her MusicMinistry at 6:45 PM. Any questions, please call Arlene at (570) 788-3643.

St. John Bosco Bereavement Ministry

Sharing the Journey: "Grief Shared is Grief Diminished". The Bereavement Ministry of St. John Bosco Church will provide the Spring Support Group Sessions starting in April that are open to all people who are grieving the death of a loved one and are having difficulty in their grief. The overall goal of the support group is to provide insight into one's grief and to help them to move toward a resolution of their grief. It is designed to be flexible. When the worst has happened and everything changes, get the support that you need to remember with more love than pain. The program consists of seven weekly sessions on Monday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the parish multi-purpose room, beginning on Monday, April 1, 2024. Registration is required to assure seating and materials. In interested, please call Marie (Bereavement Ministry) at (570) 455-3874 to register. Sessions are nondenominational.

Deanery Lenten Penance Service

A Deanery Lenten Penance Service will be hosted by Father Kevin Miller at the Church of Saint Gabriel on Thursday, March 21st at 6:30 PM. There will be several Priests available to hear confessions in both English and Spanish.

Marian Catholic High School

Match the Daily Number!

The Marian Catholic High School Blue & Gold Club is selling Lottery Calendars for the 2024 year. Match the daily number on the 7:00 pm drawing. The cost is $25.00. To purchase a calendar please contact a school volunteer: Janis Dvorak at (570) 929-2921; Kathy Goff at (610) 704-8037; Maria McGinley at (484) 629-4997; or Erin Marek at Marian (570) 467-3335; or even visit the facebook page; Blue and Gold Club. The Blue & Gold Club raises funds for the school throughout the year and every child that attends Marian Catholic benefits from the work of the Blue & Gold Club.

One in Christ Prayer Group

“One in Christ Prayer Group” will now meet at 12:45 PM every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month unless otherwise announced. We meet in the basement of Holy Annunciation Church (St. Gabriel’s). Do come and join us sometime for Rosary or Divine Mercy Chaplet, praise, song, scripture sharing, intercessory pray, and sharing of how the Lord is working in our lives. Any questions, please call George Gunther at (570) 455-1915 or Arlene Stag (570) 788-3643.

Catholic Social Services – To Go Dinner Program

Catholic Social Services is in the preliminary planning stage of a “To Go Dinner” program, which will allow us to serve a hot meal in our community two days a week. We are looking for volunteers to pick up the prepared meals at St. Vincent Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre and deliver it the CSS Family Center, 106 S. Church St. Hazleton, PA 18201. Pick up time would be between noon and one. This would require use of a personal van or vehicle that could carry multiple chafing dishes. Please call the office at (570) 455-4521 for more information.

Second Time Around: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group

A new support group is forming for grandparents raising grandchildren. This is a no judgment and confidential group for grandparents to get together to discuss and encourage one another about issues that arise with raising grandchildren. It is being held on the 4th Monday of every month at Pathway to Recovery (W.A.V.E.S. building), 223 W. Broad Street, Hazleton, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Zoom will be available for those who wish to join from home. Contact Jeanette at pathwaytorecovery2021@gmail.com or call (570) 436-7983. Babysitting will be available free of charge.

Calvary Cemetery

Our New Niche Building

Our new Niche Building at Calvary Cemetery has arrived onsite. Niche spaces are for a single cremation entombment and range in price from $1,100 – $1,400 per space. A 25% deposit is required and a two-year interest-free payment plan is being offered. Lettering of the door and entombment are additional. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (570) 788-2150, Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

New Sections for Monument Privilege

Calvary Cemetery is opening two new sections in the cemetery for monument privilege only. The lots must be purchased in lot groups of four graves. Please call the office at (570) 788-2150 Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM to make an appointment.

St. Joseph’s Pantry

St. Joseph’s Pantry, a program of the Hazleton office of Catholic Social Services, is in need of volunteers to help pack and distribute food to residents of our community and to help with walk-through as part of their client choice pantry. The pantry is open Monday and Friday from10:00 – 11:45 AM, and from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. On Tuesday, the pantry is open from 2:00 – 6:00 PM. All Covid-19 precautions are in place and strictly enforced. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact the office at (570) 455-1521. Thank you!

CTV: Catholic Television Broadcasting Daily Masses

Mass will be celebrated daily in the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton and made available on CTV: Catholic Television of the Diocese of Scranton. On weekdays, the Mass will be broadcast at 12:10 PM, 3:30 PM, and 7:00 PM. On weekends, the Saturday Vigil Mass will be broadcast at 4:00 PM and rebroadcast on Sunday morning at 10:00 AM. The Masses will also be streamed on the Diocese of Scranton website (www.dioceseofscranton.org), made available on the Diocesan social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram), and will be accessible on the Diocese of Scranton YouTube channel.

Counseling Services

The Diocese of Scranton offers compassionate counseling in a safe, comfortable environment where your privacy is always respected. Counseling is about self-discovery and can be used for personal growth or when distressing conditions exist and you need a bit of extra support. Help is available. Anyone who struggles with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, or a variety of emotional or psychological conditions is welcome. Catholic Social Services accepts Medicaid plans and some insurance plans. Counseling is made affordable for everyone. For more information, or to make an appointment, call (570) 207-2283.

Regarding Unsolicited Religious Items

Have you received unsolicited religious items in the mail? If you do not wish to keep them, feel free to drop off NEW articles in the bin in the cry room. These items will be distributed to those we serve throughout the community.

Parish Library

Good Shepherd Church provides a nice selection of faith-based books as well as books related to loss and grieving for use by parishioners. You may borrow a book to read at home and then return it when finished, or you may choose to sit and read in the library during open church hours which are from 7:00 AM – Noon, Monday through Friday (coinciding with office hours), and before the weekend Masses. The library is accessed through the door on the right-hand wall just before the confessional.

Pregnancy and Maternal Health Program of Catholic Social Services - Needed Items

The Pregnancy and Maternal Health Program of Catholic Social Services is in need of new or gently-used baby clothing, particularly newborn clothing, as well as baby items such as diapers, wipes, bibs, and washcloths. All donations are greatly appreciated. If you are able to help in any way, please drop off your donations at our main office located at 200 West Chapel Street, Hazleton, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you have any questions, please call (570) 455-1521. Thank you!

Parish Council News

Like Us on Facebook

“Like us” on Face-book! Good Shepherd Parish has a Face-book page (Good Shepherd Church Drums) with pictures, events, and more. Join other parishioners as they share their experiences at church.

Parish Council Members

Congratulations to the newest member of the combined Pastoral Council, Mary Proske. The Pastoral Council, consisting of six members from Good Shepherd and six members from Immaculate Conception, meets monthly. If you have any suggestions, questions, or concerns, please reach out to any member or contact the parish office.

 Immaculate Conception Good Shepherd
Jason Turri (chairperson) Kelly Kostanesky (vice-chairperson)
Jim Eisenhart (secretary) Mark Gorski
Deb Carr John Grandzol
Gene DellaCroce Bob Penkala
Cal Herring Mary Proske
Simon Kazinetz Katie Ventra

Please welcome all of our current council members. If you have any questions, comments or concerns feel free to approach any council member. All inquiries will be answered or forwarded to the appropriate party. Your input is very valuable to us as we move forward as a church community.

Good Shepherd Word and Worship Committee

Deacon James Rebarchick, Chairman
Father Michael Kloton
Ann Amerise
Anthony Bellizia
Joanne Kostanesky
David Kostanesky
Kelly Kostanesky
Connie Marcino
Barbara Lawrence
Carmella LaBuz
Mary Jo Cross
Andrea Tarnoposki
Wayne Poncheri
Kelly Kostanesky, Liaison
Katie Ventra, Liaison

Good Shepherd Community and Service Committee

Jackie Gorski, Coordinator
Mark Gorski
Patty Medvecky
Diane Lindsay
Dorothy Beozzo
Donna Good, Liaison
Dave Williams, Liaison

Companions on the Journey

Please keep these recently departed in your prayers along with their grieving loved ones. May they rest in eternal peace!

  • Eleanor Lashock
  • James Fisher
  • Richard Snyder
  • Frank George

The Shepherd’s Hands

Our Mission

Shepherd’s Hands is a service organization of our parish that assists with Community Outreach and Social Justice projects. We send monthly messages to our parishioners who are homebound or in nursing homes. We participate in Catholic Social Services projects such as the Divine Providence Homeless Shelter, The Salvation Army Soup Kitchen and Pro Life programs, just to name a few. Our team meets on the first Thursday of the month in the St. Joseph’s Room at 3:00 PM. New members are always welcome.

Homebound Ministry

If you or someone else you know in our parish is homebound or in a nursing/personal care home please let the office know so they can be added to our Shepherd’s Hand Ministry list. Thank you.

Ukraine Service Project

At this point, we are no longer accepting donations of goods. An entity is planning a fundraiser for Ukraine that is scheduled for the fall. We will keep the parish updated when information is received. Thank you so much for your generosity and thoughtfulness!

Heifer International

There is a wonderful charity called Heifer International. They help needy families by giving them farm animals so they can feed themselves. Before they get an animal, they are educated on how to take care of it. When the animals have offspring, the family shares with another family. It is a very efficient and effective system.

Some people give a gift of an animal to someone on their list that has everything. The animal really goes to a needy family. The gifted person gets a card explaining the gift. There are many ways to help. Our group has pledged $10.00 per month to provide a goat for a family.

If you are interested in donating monthly to very good charity, you can visit their website at www.heifer.org/monthly or contact them at (855) 548-6437. They can also be contacted by mail at Heifer International, PO Box 8058, Little Rock, AR 72203-9412.

Salvation Army Soup Kitchen

Feeding The Needy

Twice a month, Shepherds Hands coordinates a community meal at the Hazleton Salvation Army Soup Kitchen. Volunteers donate, prepare and serve a hearty meal to around 50-60 people. The Soup Kitchen offers a free meal to anyone in need every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 AM to 12 Noon. We would like to thank all those parishioners and friends of the parish who support this service project of our church with their prayers, time, cooking talents, food and monetary donations.

For more information on how you can participate in this parish project, please contact the parish office or Dorothy Beozzo at (570) 764-6359.

Caring.com

Caring.com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones. They have been featured by AARP, The Administration for Community Living, The National Legal Resource Center, and Forbes, as well as referenced by many governmental agencies and organizations across the Internet.

Caring.com works with a group of senior care advocates and based on their conversations with the caregiver community, more and more high school and college students are taking on the role of caregiver for aging loved ones. To help support these students, Caring.com has made available scholarships that can provide financial assistance. You can read more about their work here:

https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers

https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers#the-caring-com-scholarship

Valuable Resources for Pennsylvania Senior Citizens

Assisted Living Research Institute is a research organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults by compiling comprehensive research, the latest studies, and real-world insight from experts, caregivers, and seniors into easy-to-understand, actionable guides and resources. Their website discusses services available for seniors living in Pennsylvania, outlines helpful state programs for seniors, and allows seniors to find assisted living facilities in every city.

To learn more go their website: https://www.assistedliving.org.

To learn about specific programs in Pennsylvania: https://www.assistedliving.org/pennsylvania.

To learn about resources that can help seniors and their families understand all the programs that can help pay for senior care: https://www.aboutassistedliving.org/how-can-i-pay-for-assisted-living.

Pro-Life News

Shine Women’s Center

Shine Women’s Center is in need of help. Valerie White, the center director, will be retiring. They need to fill her position. This is a part-time 20 hour per week position. If you or someone you know is interested there are details about the job requirements posted on our bulletin board. You can also contact Valerie White at (570) 582-6840 with any questions or recommendations. Thank you for your attention and prayers. In addition they are also recruiting for a receptionist.

Hazleton Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life Newsletter

The Hazleton Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life will be putting out an email version of their newsletter. If you wish to be put on the email list, please send an email to prolifehazleton@gmail.com (include your name and phone number in the email). If you do not have email but would still like to receive a copy, call (570) 956-0817 and leave your name, address, and phone number, and a copy will be mailed to you.

Pro-Life Videos

The Good Shepherd Pro-Lifers will be donating pro-life DVDs to the parish library. You may take the video home, watch it, and then return it. No video is offensive in any way.

Renew Membership/Join PA Pro-Life Federation

Renew your membership or join the PA Pro-Life Federation now! The PA Pro-Life Federation: (1) counters the lies of pro-abortion groups and Gov. Wolf’s pro-abortion agenda, (2) educates Pennsylvanians about threats to innocent human life, and (3) empowers us to promote pro-life laws, etc. To donate, go to www.paprolife.org. You may also send your donation to PA Pro-Life Federation, 4800 Jonestown Road, Suite 102, Harrisburg, PA 17109-1741, or call (717) 541-0034. The fight for life goes on. Don’t give up!

~ Submitted by Jean Klinger

Rose for Life

Rose for LifeRequests for 2024 are now being accepted. If you are unfamiliar with the Rose for Life, the Good Shepherd Pro-Lifers will place a red rose for life near the altar each week. Anyone can request the rose in honor of or in memory of someone by filling out the request form below and placing it, with a donation of $10.00 minimum, in an envelope marked “Rose for Life” and putting it in the collection basket at Mass. The request may also be dropped off at the parish office. Any money left over after the purchase of the roses will be used for Pro-Life activities. Please pick an alternate date in case your first choice is taken. Include your phone number in case both dates are taken. The rose is for one week, from Saturday to Friday. The red rose is a known symbol for life. Having the rose near the altar reminds us that all life is precious. If you have any questions, please call Jean Klinger at (570) 788-3958.

Request for Rose

Rose in honor/memory of: ____________________________________________

Requested by: ____________________________________________

Phone Number _______________________________

Dates

First Choice: _________________________________

Second Choice: ______________________________

~ A printer-friendly (PDF) version is available on the “Downloads” page of our website.

Attention: Amazon Shoppers

Amazon, the largest Internet retailer, offers a program that allows you to contribute to your favorite charity while you shop. Go to smile.amazon.com, sign in, and choose your charity. Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Education Fund is one. Any eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a .5% donation. This is a painless way to donate to a good cause.

Cell Phone Plan

Doug and Marie Potter told me about a cell phone plan called Charity Mobile. A percentage of your payment goes to a charity that you pick from a list of 2,000 charities, including some for pro-life. You can call 1-877-474-3662 or visit their website at www.charity-mobile.com. If you have any questions, you may call Doug at (570) 788-5835. This is an easy way to make a difference!

Heaven and Earth Gift Shop

Janine Evanish is pleased to announce the opening of the Heaven and Earth Gift Shop located in the former Guild Studios building at 400 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton. The Guild building has been extensively remodeled and offers a fine selection of greeting cards, books, jewelry, home décor, children’s and teens’ gifts, and classic Catholic merchandise. Plans are also being made to open an adjoining café in the near future. Hours are 10:30 AM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday. If you have any questions, please call (570) 800-1877.

Drums Crochet or Knit for a Cause

The Drums Crochet or Knit for a Cause Group makes baby hats and blankets for newborn babies of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Greater Hazleton. The meetings are held monthly on the 1st Wednesday.


Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society

Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society has many available resources (books, newspapers, magazines, manuscripts, city records, church records, cemetery records and family histories) which can aid in your genealogical quest. They are located at 689 Main Road, Hanover Township, in the caretaker’s house inside the Hanover Green Cemetery. Their website is www.nepgs.com.

Catholic School Academic Angel

As families register their students for the upcoming school year, consider becoming an Academic Angel! Your contribution is an investment in a child’s future– the outcome speaks for itself. Our schools offer an instructional environment that challenges the mind while inspiring and strengthening the spirit. Please consider supporting our students for the 2017–18 school year. You can designate the gift as a memorial or as an honor for someone special and you can also select a particular school to receive your gift, or allow us to allocate it to the area with the greatest need. Contributions can be sent to the Diocese of Scranton Scholarship Foundation, 300 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton PA 18503.

Vibrational Sound Healing

Parishioner Anita Kobilis is offering Vibrational Sound Healing sessions. She uses Solfeggio-tuned tuning forks and crystals to re-establish the natural balance of the energetic fields of the body in order to create health. There is no charge. Donations are appreciated. Call her at (570) 751-3082 to set up an appointment.

Catholic Karate and Scripture

Catholic Karate and Scripture is starting up 2 beginner classes and is accepting 5 new families at each of its locations at St. John Bosco and Most Precious Blood. Each class starts and ends with a blessing. Scripture and prayer are also part of the class. A 2-month course is $60 with $10 off for a 2nd family member. Contact Sensei Burns at (570) 578-3499 to reserve your spot.

A Place for Mom (and We Help Dads, Too!)

You have an important decision to make about the care and living arrangements for your loved ones. It’s not an easy time. There’s a lot to factor in – their health and living needs, budget, and research on senior living communities. Fortunately, when that time comes, there’s a caring, well-informed local person who can help you through this. At A Place for Mom, we help anyone over age 55 find the right senior living options, whether it is assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, home care, or group homes.

For more information, please take a brochure from the table in the church vestibule, or call (570) 291-8815 to speak with a Senior Living Advisor or email nepa@aplaceformom.com.

Haven for Women

If you or someone you know is pregnant and scared, there is help locally – the Haven for Women, 128 W. Green Street, Hazleton. Telephone (570) 459-5900 or visit www.onlineforlife.org. Online for Life is a non-profit outreach to help women in crisis pregnancies. Please give your baby life – your mother did.

Building and Grounds Committee

The Building and Grounds Committee invites anyone with expertise in the construction field (carpenters, roofers, electricians, and plumbers) to join the committee. They only meet once every two months. If you are interested, please call the parish office.


Attention Veterans

If you would like to help in programs that benefit veterans and residents of Sugarloaf and Butler Valley, please consider joining American Legion Post 795. If interested, call (570) 788-5335.

SpiriTrust Hospice

SpiriTrust Hospice is looking for volunteers to join the Hospice Team. Volunteer to visit terminally ill clients in your community. A volunteer is a good neighbor who gives a helping hand, is a good listener, and reassures with kind words of encouragement. Volunteers also help with office work, bereavement calls and visits, and baking bread for bereaved families. Call Cathy Sweeney, Volunteer Coordinator, at (877) 438-3511 to learn more.

Holy Family Academy

Holy Family Academy is a Catholic School in Hazleton educating children in grades PreK to eight. Students live the Gospel message daily, attend Liturgy weekly, and they are provided with an environment of high academic achievement.

Location

Location is at 601 North Laurel Street, Hazleton.

Tuition Credit Program

Help a family with tuition costs at no cost to you!!! IT'S SIMPLE!! Participate in our Tuition Credit Program. You can help a family you know or a family from your parish. Buy Gift cards for all your grocery and shopping needs and a percentage will be deducted from tuition expenses. For a list of participating businesses please call Lisa at 455-9431, ext. 103. A great way to do all your holiday shopping while helping others at the same time!!

Scholarship Fund

The “Holy Family Academy Scholarship Fund” has been established! If you would like to contribute, please mail your donation to: Holy Family Academy, 601 N. Laurel St., Hazleton, PA 18201, Attention: Olivia. Thank you so much for what you are doing to help maintain Catholic education in the Hazleton area!! God Bless.

Holy Family Academy Victory Drive

Parishioners and friends of Holy Family Academy are encouraged to donate to the HFA VICTORY Drive to keep Catholic education alive and well in the Hazleton area. Checks can be made out to the GREATER HAZLETON CATHOLIC SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION and mailed to " GHCSF", P.O. Box 285, Hazleton, Pa. 18201. Donations will be deposited in the local KNBT account and the fund will be managed by members of the Enrollment and Marketing Committee.