Father Vincent "Vinnie" Dang was born in Vietnam on October 8, 1961. His family lived next to the church where they would go to mass every day. In seventh grade, Father went to a seminary in Vietnam before the communist government closed it. The Diocese of Scranton’s Catholic Social Services sponsored Dang’s immigration to the area, beginning his life in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Dang enrolled in St. Pius X Seminary in Dalton for three years, followed by four years at Immaculate Conception Seminary in New Jersey. Father Dang was ordained a priest on June 24, 1995.
Loving Christ,Loving Others
We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people. Our parish mission is:
We, the people of Saint Andrew Parish in Wilkes-Barre, strive to encounter the God who loves us, to remain a community that welcomes strangers as warmly as we do our fellow parishioners, and to become the hands of God in a world in need of divine peace and love.
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
We celebrate the patronal day of the United States, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We believe that she herself was free from the stain of sin from the moment of her conception. Mary is the perfect Advent model for us. As we imitate her faithfulness, we say "yes" to God's invitation to bring Christ to the world. Mass is Monday, December 8 at 5:15 p.m. at St. Andrew.
Please come to honor our Blessed Virgin Mary.
ST. ANDREW CHRISTMAS CARDS
Several CCD classes are making Christmas cards to send to parishioners who cannot join us during the holiday season. We are starting with those who receive the bulletin by mail. If you have someone to add to our list, please drop a note in the collection basket or contact the rectory office at 570-823-1948. Names must be received by Nov. 30th.
HOLIDAY PROJECTS FOR
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
We are collecting new and gently used coats. Help us decorate our Giving Tree with new warm winter accessories such as hats, scarves, gloves & socks.
Donations will be accepted now through December 7th.
Thank you.
CALLING ALL SANTA'S HELPERS
St. Andrew Parish is collecting toys for Toys for Tots, now through December 7th. You can place a new, unwrapped toy at the altar to help make Christmas happier for a child.
Thank you for your support with this project.
HOLY REDEEMER MUSICAL
Holy Redeemer students will present Spongebob Square Pants the Musical on Friday & Saturday, November 21 & 22, at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Redeemer, 159 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Adults: $10, Seniors: $9 and Students $8.
All Are Welcome!
ST. ANDREW OUTSIDE FOOD PANTRY
Please help us keep our outside food pantry filled. With cuts in the federal and state budgets, people need food more than ever. Our parish can help by filling our outside food pantry located on the parking lot side of the church. If the pantry box is full, food can be left at the back door of the rectory. You can make a difference in a family's life. Thank you for your help.
ST. ANDREW 2026 CHURCH CALENDARS
Courtesy of Lehman Family Funeral Service are at all entrances. Thank you to the Lehman family for providing our church calendars. May God Bless them for their generosity to our parish.
CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER BENEFITTING ST ANDREW
The LSPCU Branch 213 is taking orders for 24" mixed greens wreaths. The cost is $17.00. Orders and payment will be accepted until Sunday, Nov. 16. Order forms are available at the entrances to St. Andrew and can be DOWNLOADED HERE.
CALLING ALL KNITTERS & CROCHETERS
We would like to start a St. Andrew/St. Leo knitting & crocheting group. Would you be interested in meeting to make items for those in need (homeless, nursing home residents, homebound, etc.)? We will meet regularly at a time/day convenient to all, if possible.
Contact Kathy Smith at (570) 954-0605 or St. Andrew rectory (570) 823-1948 if interested.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
Classes are held from 9:45am to 10:45am on Sundays in the Rectory and Church Hall.
If you did not register your child please do so immediately.
2026 Mass Intentions for
St. Andrew Parish
New masses for 2026 can be scheduled starting Monday, August 4. Due to the size of our parish and that only weekend and holy day masses are available, there is a limit of two (2) mass requests per family. A mass can be requested for multiple people. (Ex. Husband and wife or mother, father, and brother). Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
HOSPITAL/HOME VISITS
If you or a love one are hospitalized or homebound and wish a visit from Father Dang, please call the rectory at (570) 823 -1948. Due to HIPAA regulations, hospitals will not provide us the names of our parishioners. Father Dang wants to make sure that his parishioners are visited and blessed when they are ill. He will be happy to hear confessions when requested.
Thank you.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MINISTER AT
ST. ANDREW?
Have you considered becoming an Altar Server, Lector, or Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist?
Please contact the rectory at (570) 823-1948 to learn more.
Thank you.
CANDLES AT ST. ANDREW
There are Sanctuary, Blessed Mother and St. Joseph Candles available.
If you would like to dedicate a candle for someone, please call the rectory at (570) 823-1948.
Suggested offering is $10.00.
Meet Fr. Vinnie
Mass Times
Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm
Sunday: 11:00am
Holy Days: as scheduled in the bulletin or on the church calendar.
Office Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9:30 AM - 12:30PM
Confession:
Saturday 5:00pm - 5:25pm
or call the rectory for an appointment with our
Pastor
Communion Calls: Any parishioner wishing to be placed on the list of those whom Communion is brought to their home is asked to please call the rectory at (570) 823-1948.
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And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age."
Matthew 28: 18-20 (RSV-CE)