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.
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
The Rectory offices at both churches will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27, in observance of the holiday. There will be no Mass on Friday, Nov. 27.
ST. ANDREW CCD
Online registration HERE. We are implementing new student drop-off and pick-up procedures this year. An email explaining this change will be sent before the first class and is also available HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact Kristi Gibson at
Thank you.
ST. ANDREW CHRISTMAS CARDS
The CCD classes at St. Andrew are making Christmas cards to send to anyone who can use some extra cheer this 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 (570) 823-1948.
Names must be received by Wednesday, Dec. 2nd.
Thank you.
ST. ANDREW HOLIDAY PROJECTS FOR ST. VINCENT DePAUL
We are collecting new and gently used coats. A collection box is in the vestibule of the church. Also, help us decorate our Giving Tree with new warm winter apparel such as hats, scarves, gloves, and socks. Donations will be accepted until Dec. 13.
Thank you and may God bless you.
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 on Thursdays in the rectory from 7pm to 9pm.
Contact Kathy Smith at (570) 954-0605
or St. Andrew rectory (570) 823-1948 if interested.
ST. ANDREW AFGHAN RAFFLE
St. Andrew Parish is sponsoring an Afghan Raffle now through November 22. The afghan is handmade by Kathy Smith, is approximately 6' by 6' , and can be seen on the ticket table. Tickets are 1 for $5.00 or 3 for $10.00 and are available before and after Masses in the church vestibule and at the church office.
EMAIL/TEXT SCAMS
Father Dang WILL NOT contact you asking for money or gift cards. Thank you.
SCRANTON TRIBUNAL NEWS
The forms used to petition for marriage annulments have recently been updated and placed online. The petition for a declaration of marriage nullity due to lack of canonical form has also been updated to a single page and placed online. These easy-to-use and simplified forms may be completed on your personal computer and printed before being brought to a priest or deacon to be notarized. Currently, no fees are attached to these petitions. Visit the Office of the Tribunal on the Diocese of Scranton website to see the new paperwork and the information needed to petition for an annulment after a divorce: http://www.dioceseofscranton.org/directory/offices/diocesan-tribunal/. Your parish priest or deacon can assist you in beginning the annulment process. You may also call the Tribunal with your canon law questions, 570-207-2246.
2027 MASS INTENTIONS
Can be scheduled starting on Monday, August 10. Because St. Andrew only has Mass on weekends and holydays, there is a limit of two (2) mass requests per family. A Mass can be requested for multiple people (ex: husband & wife or mother, father & brother). Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
ST. ANDREW OUTSIDE FOOD PANTRY
We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items for our outside pantry. The pantry is located on the parking lot side of the church. Help us provide food for those in need. 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.
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.
BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS
Any candle requests or bulletin submissions must be received in the church office by 12:30 p.m. on Mondays to be included in the weekend bulletin. Holidays will require earlier submission dates, so please order your holiday candles early.
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.
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)