St. Andre Bessette Parish

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT is observed in our parish on Thursdays from Noon until 6 pm.
The day concludes with Vespers and Benediction at 6 pm.
All Catholics are invited to join us in adoration of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament each Thursday.

Religious Education Classes for our Young People has ended for the summer. Register for next Season by calling the parish office at 570-823-4988.
 

SUMMER RAFFLE 
Thank you to all who participated in our Summer Raffle. 

• Our Gross Income was $6,198.00. 
• Our Expenses were $1,061.77. 
• Our Proceeds were $5,136.23, leaving us $863.77 shy of our goal of $6,000.00.

We thank the Morris Family Funeral Homes for donating the Tickets for the raffle. That would have been an additional expense of $505.00. 

Congratulations to our Winners!

$500.00         Karen Luce
 
$250.00         Al Kollesar 

$125.00         Robert Terpak
 
$75.00           John Hassay
 
$50.00           John Hassay

Thank you to all who donated or sold tickets, or helped in any way to make our Summer Raffle a sucess. 

Ministers Needed 

Due to the recent state of funerals and illnesses, our parish is bereft of enough ministers to fulfill the m any needs of our parish. 

We are in need of LECTORS to proclaim the Word of God;  EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS to take the Blessed Sacrament to the sick and homebound;  SERVERS to serve at God's altar;  CHOIR MEMBERS to raise a joyful song to the Lord;  HOSPITALITY MINISTERS to extend a warm welcome to member and visitor alike;  USHERS to assist in taking up the collection. If you are interested in any of these ministries, please contact the parish office (570-823-4988).  Your parish needs YOU!!

Looking Ahead 

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 
5:30 pm VIGIL MASS 
Thursday, August 15, 2019 
8:00 am Mass 
Noon Mass 
1pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 
6pm Vespers/Benediction 
Parish Life Council Meeting 

Want to Learn how to make Pierogies??
Join us on Sunday, September 15th 1-5pm in Fr. Zolcinski Hall and learn how to make those delectable Polish delicacies. No prior experience necessary!

Fall Dance 
Mark  September 27th on your calendar! That is the date of our next Dance featuring Millennium. Tickets go on sale beginning August 31st! 
We will also have our Fabulous Basket Raffle! All items for baskets must be in by August 25th! 


BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 

Have you lost a loved one? 

Do you feel alone in your grief?

Consider joining our Parish's Bereavement Support Group. 

This group is limited to 10 members and will meet for 6 weeks. 

The first session will begin on Wednesday, September 11th at 6pm and continue until October 16th. 

Sessions will last approximately 90 minutes. To sign up, please contact the parish office at 570-823-4988.

We will accept the first 10 people to call. Anyone after that will be put on a waiting list for out next session in the fall.