St. Mary and St. John's Byzantine Catholic Church, Scranton, PA

A prayer for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
by Pope Francis

Virgin most holy and immaculate,
to you, the honor of our people,
and the loving protector of our city,
do we turn with loving trust.

You are all-beautiful, O Mary!
In you there is no sin.

Awaken in all of us a renewed desire for holiness:
May the splendor of truth shine forth in our words,
the song of charity resound in our works,
purity and chastity abide in our hearts and bodies,
and the full beauty of the Gospel be evident in our lives.

You are all-beautiful, O Mary!
In you the Word of God became flesh.

Help us always to heed the Lord’s voice:
May we never be indifferent to the cry of the poor,
or untouched by the sufferings of the sick and those in need;
may we be sensitive to the loneliness of the elderly and the vulnerability of children,
and always love and cherish the life of every human being.

You are all-beautiful, O Mary!
In you is the fullness of joy born of life with God.

Help us never to forget the meaning of our earthly journey:
May the kindly light of faith illumine our days,
the comforting power of hope direct our steps,
the contagious warmth of love stir our hearts;
and may our gaze be fixed on God, in whom true joy is found.

You are all-beautiful, O Mary!
Hear our prayer, graciously hear our plea:
May the beauty of God’s merciful love in Jesus abide in our hearts,
and may this divine beauty save us, our city and the entire world.

Amen.

Day 6 - Gaspar insisted that the group be prepared for inhospitable temperatures.

Pearl Harbor Prayer, as we remember December 7, 1941.

Today we celebrate the Conception of St. Ann.

Readings: Galatians 4:22-31, Luke 8:16-21

Troparion: (tone 4) Today the chains of barrenness are shattered, for having heard the prayer of Joachim and Anna, against all hope God has openly promised the birth of the Maiden of God, from whom the very Infinite Ons will be born as a man, the One who commanded the angels to cry to her: Rejoice, O full of grace, the Lord is with you.

Kontakion: (tone 4) Today the whole world celebrated the conception by Anna, which was brought about by God himself. For she has ineffably borne the one who will bear the Word.

Prokeimenon: (tone 4) God is wonderful in His saints, the God of Israel.

Irmos: (tone 1) O my soul, magnify the most glorious conception of the Mother of God. Let us the faithful magnify the Theotokos. For she is the wellspring ever-flowing and life-receiving, the lightbearing lamp of grace, the living temple and tabernacle all pure. Even more spacious than heav’n and earth

We will be live streaming the liturgy celebrating the conception of St. Ann from St. John's tonight at 6:30 PM.

Day 5 – While the vantage point did command an exceptional view of the terrain, they had neglected to fully consider how to get down.

Happy name day to all Nicholas' today on this blessed feast of St. Nicholas!

🙏Today as we celebrate St. Nicholas Day, may your life be touched by the grace of compassion, the gift of kindness, and the joy of giving. Blessings to you and your loved ones on this sacred occasion🕊️🌟

We will be live streaming the liturgy celebrating St. Nicholas, from St. John's tonight at 6:30 PM

Day 4 – Despite concerns about limited luggage space, the inclusion of some items was non-negotiable.

Day 3 - The travelers set forth on their journey with high hopes and joyful spirits.

‘Window Onto Eternity’: World’s First Greek Catholic Museum Brings Eastern Light to Western Christian Culture Inaugurated in spring 2023, the Greek Catholic Museum aims to be a unique place to preserve the heritage treasures of Eastern Catholics.

Day 2 – As the brilliant star rose, other seekers arrived - drawn by the promise of a journey, a child, a king...

St. Mary's was visited today by St. Nicholas. And -- what a wonderful visit it was!!!!

Day 1: History has long since forgotten that it was, in fact, a humble dromedary named Hezekiah who first noticed the ascent of the wondrous star.

Gospel and Word of the Day - 01 December 2023 - Vatican News Read and listen on Vatican News to the readings from Scripture and the Gospel for today 01 December 2023 together with a meditation by Pope Francis.

🥰Today was our final Pierogi making day🧑‍🍳👩‍🍳
🙏Big thanks to everyone who came to lend a hand, and heartfelt gratitude to those who consistently support the growth of our parish community😇🥰

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🗓️Second day - Pierogi making👩‍🍳👨‍🍳
🥰Our parishioners had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs together! 😇
❤️Thanks to all and God bless🙏
🗓️Next Pierogi making day - November 28

The renowned Crystal Band will perform at St. Mary's Center on Sunday, December 17th at 3:00 p.m. The wonderful holiday concerts presented locally by this group are free and open to the public. Mark your calendars and join us for an amazing afternoon of music.

🌟 Heads up! Philip's Fast begins! Get ready for a time of reflection and growth. Your involvement makes it even more meaningful. 🙏

🗓️Today, in St. John’s Church hall, we did our Pierogi making👩‍🍳👨‍🍳
🥰Our parishioners from St. John’s and St. Mary’s had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs together, its always so nice to be with our fellow parishioners! 😇
❤️Thanks to all and God bless🙏

☦️Weekday Liturgy Schedule:
✔️November, 14 - Tuesday:
🕰️ 10 a.m. Liturgy - St.Mary’s Church,
✔️November, 16 - Thursday:
🕰️10 a.m. Liturgy- St.Mary’s Church.

We will be live streaming the liturgy tonight from St. John's at 6:30

Happy Birthday Bishop Kurt Burnette!

☦️ Liturgy Schedule November, 8 - Wednesday:
🕰️ 10 a.m. - St.Mary’s Church,
🕰️ 6.30 p.m. - St.John's Church.
🙏Archangel Michael, the defender of goodness and light, be our shield against darkness and negativity. Surround us with the power of your angels, guiding us to walk in the path of righteousness. Amen🙏