St. Lawrence

In moments of deep trial, when human remedies seem to fail, the light of divine hope shines brightest through the patronage of the faithful Apostle of impossible causes. Known for his powerful intercession and steady guidance, he stands as a compassionate companion for every soul facing overwhelming challenges, reminding us that no burden is too heavy when placed in the hands of God. May his enduring legacy inspire us to trust unwaveringly in the Lord’s providence, finding in every trial a renewed promise of grace, healing, and victory.

Recorrer el mundo llevando el mensaje de Cristo no fue para San Juan Pablo II solo una misión, sino un testimonio vivo de que la fe puede transformar el corazón de la humanidad. Su vida entera, marcada por el perdón, la defensa de la dignidad humana y un abandono filial a la Santísima Virgen, nos recuerda que el amor de Dios es una fuente inagotable de fortaleza capaz de renovar cualquier historia. Al meditar en los días de esta novena en su honor, entregamos nuestras batallas, familias e intenciones a su amorosa intercesión. Pedimos que su legado nos guíe para construir puentes de paz, abrazar el Evangelio con ardor y caminar cada día con la certeza de que nunca estamos solos.

In October, as we dedicate this month to the Holy Rosary, every prayer becomes a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and rest our souls in the presence of God. Walking hand in hand with our Blessed Mother, we place our days and worries into her care, discovering in this simple devotion a quiet sanctuary from the noise of the world. As we pray this Rosary, we entrust our deepest joys, trials, and silent intentions into the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We ask her motherly intercession to draw us ever closer to Jesus, granting us the grace to live each day with steady faith, humility, and inner peace.

La vida de Carlo Acutis es un faro de luz que nos recuerda que la santidad es posible hoy, en medio de la juventud, la tecnología y la cotidianidad de nuestro tiempo. Con su fe sencilla y su amor apasionado por la Eucaristía —a la que llamaba su autopista al cielo—, Carlo nos enseña a no ser fotocopias de las modas del mundo, sino versiones originales del amor de Dios, usando cada talento para iluminar a los demás. Pedimos que su ejemplo nos inspire a poner a Jesús en el centro de nuestras vidas y a caminar hacia la eternidad con un corazón alegre, auténtico y lleno de esperanza.

Thursday 8:30am, Friday 8:30am, Saturday 4:00pm, Sunday 8:30am. Please join us in saying the Rosary half an hour before each mass.

Join us for Rosary at St. Joseph Church at the Assumption Fountain on Wednesdays in October at 5:00 pm. Bring a lawn chair in case of rain.

Couples celebrating 25th and 50th Wedding Anniversaries are invited to a Celebration Mass at Saint Joseph Church on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the 4:30 pm Mass. RSVP to Teresa Kimsal at 570-855-6643.

Drop your $5.00 donation at St. Joseph or St. Mary’s for Bless Our Vets - Veterans Support at the Manor in Orangeville, PA. Ceremony on November 11, at 11:00 am at the YMCA.

Join us for a traditional Sunday Italian Dinner on October 25, 2026, at 1:00 pm to celebrate Saint Joseph’s Parish becoming debt-free. Fill out the response card in the pew or sign up at the designated table in the church.

Mass schedule for this week at Divine Redeemer Church includes: Saturday - 8:00 AM; Saturday Vigil - 4:00 PM; Sunday - 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM. Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 8:00 AM. The Holy Hour and Confession are held on Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

The next Bereavement Support Group with Father Bernard Wamayose is scheduled on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the basement hall of Divine Redeemer Church. The group meets monthly on the first Tuesday of each month. All are welcome to attend.

Join the Northumberland Deanery Catholic Retreat on Saturday, October 24 from 9 am to 3 pm at Our Lady of Hope Parish Hall. The day will feature spiritual addresses on 'Serenity in the Midst of Chaos.' A donation of $15 per person includes a hot lunch. Register by October 13.

A monthly Mass in the intention of Mother Maria Kaupas' beatification is held at the Mother Maria Kaupas Center on 412 West Avenue, Mount Carmel. The next Mass is on November 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM. All parishioners are invited to attend.

Celebrate Halloween with a Bingo event at Divine Redeemer Parish on October 31, 2026. Doors open at noon, and Bingo starts at 1:00 PM. There will be cool door prizes, raffles, and a prize for the Best Costume. Tickets are available at the parish office.

Saint Teresa of Avila, a Doctor of the Church and master of the spiritual life, reveals to us that true prayer is simply an intimate conversation with the One who we know loves us. Her writings stand as a timeless guide into the interior castle of the soul, teaching us that in the quiet depths of our hearts, God abides as our steadfast friend, strength, and ultimate peace. As we journey through the days of this novena in her honor, we ask her intercession to kindle a passionate desire for prayer in our daily lives. May her courage and unwavering faith remind us that "God alone suffices," filling our hearts with trust, surrender, and deep spiritual clarity.

La vida de San Francisco de Asís es un canto luminoso a la humildad, al desprendimiento de lo superfluo y al amor apasionado por Cristo. En su abrazo a la pobreza y en su fraternidad con toda la Creación, nos enseña que la verdadera libertad y la paz del corazón nacen de despojarse de las vanidades del mundo para llenarse únicamente de la presencia de Dios. Que su ejemplo nos inspire a vivir con alegría sencilla, a reconocer el rostro del Señor en nuestro prójimo y a convertir nuestra vida cotidiana en un instrumento de su paz.

Join us for Mass: - Thursday at 8:30 am - Friday at 8:30 am - Saturday at 4:00 pm - Sunday at 8:30 am. Please check the bulletin for Holy Days schedule.

Join us in saying the Rosary half an hour before each Mass. Let us gather together in prayer for peace and unity.

Celebrate Saint Joseph Parish's milestone of becoming debt-free with a traditional Sunday Italian Dinner on October 25, 2026, at 1:00 pm. Fill out the response card in the pew or sign-up at the designated table in the church.

Support the Veterans Support at the Manor in Orangeville with a $5.00 donation at Saint Joseph or St. Mary’s. Names honored during the BLESS OUR VETS CEREMONY at the YMCA on November 11 at 11:00 am. Order forms in the Church and return by November 1st.