Parish Life & Ministries

  The 2026 Backyard Bash will be held on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 from 5 to 9 PM. You can even help in some way(s) that don’t prevent you from attending it with your family. Facilities: planning, setup-takedown; Food: purchasing, preparing, delivering food and supplies to stands during the event; Advertising: flyers, news stations, newspapers, online ads; big signage; Fundraising: getting BYB event sponsors, getting BYB raffle items, etc. Interested? Contact Gloria Bowman (bowman2@ptd.net or 570-657-6705).

 SSPP is developing a Parish Vocation Ministry that will assist the pastor in promoting vocations to the ordained and consecrated life. We are grateful to Jennifer Griffin for being the present “point person” for the ministry  

Vincent’s Closet makes available (only by appointment) the following donations we request from you: 

Men’s and women’s shorts/capris; personal hygiene items especially body wash, pump bottle soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, shaving cream, razors, wipes, toilet paper, hairbrushes, hair ties, sunscreen, bug spray, dish soap, and sponges. 

We are especially in need of men’s sneakers, all sizes. These can all go in the bin in the vestibule. Additional items now include backpacks, dishes, glasses, pots and pans, cooking utensils, toys, small appliances, etc. To donate such items, please call Esther in advance (570-657-6738); please do not place those items in the vestibule clothing bin. We welcome cash & gift cards designated in the collection or office 

We welcome cash & gift cards designated in the collection or office.