Saint Monica Parish

Religious Education News:
 

CCD no CCD this Easter Sunday, classes will resume April 11^th.   We have decided to extend the year until Sunday May 23.   We are working on a few projects for the remainder of the year.

First Holy Communion will be held at the 11:00AM Mass on Sunday, May 9^th.

May Crowning will take place on Sunday May 9^th.  Anyone in grades 9 to 12 who wish to serve in the court please contact Mrs. Amy Tomsak call or text 570-814-6332 for details.  

Confirmation - Confirmation Class will meet Sunday, April 18^th, from 6 to 7.  

2021 Mass Book is now open.  To reserve a Mass please send the name of who the Mass is for, who it is from, and your $10.00 per Mass stipend, to the Parish Office either by mail or drop into the weekend collection basket.  You may request a date if it is already taken your Mass will be on the closest date to the one requested. Please do not call or email a Mass request.  We cannot take requests over the phone or email.  Please do not come to the Office until the second wave of Covid 19 is over.  

Sanctuary Candle and Bread and Wine

Requesting the Sanctuary Candle or donating the Bread and Wine is a wonderful way to honor your loved one.  It may also be offered in honor of a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, special intention or in thanksgiving. 
The Sanctuary Candle burns for the entire week for $15.00.
Our Bread and Wine is donated for the entire month for $25.00.  
You may request the Bread and Wine or Sanctuary Candle by dropping your request in the weekend collection basket or by mail.  Include the name or occasion you are requsting, who it is by and your donation.  

Reconciliation – Confessions are heard in the Parish Hall on Saturday afternoons from 2:15PM till 3:15PM.   In order to maintain safe distancing and privacy we will have a temporary confessional in the Church Hall.  Only one person will be allowed in at a time.  All other doors will be locked.  One may enter through the door by the Sacristy and exit by way of the door and handicap ramp.  Please know that perfect contrition still holds true at this time and one should have the following to do so. 
•  A love of God above all else
•  A sincere desire for the forgiveness from sin
•  The resolution to go to confession as soon as   
   possible when this health crisis subsides

Saturday Vigil Mass - 4:00PM
Sunday Morning Mass - 11:00AM
Monday Morning Mass - 8:00AM
Tuesday Morning Mass - 8:00AM
Wednesday Morning Mass - 8:00AM
Thursday - No Mass
Friday Morning Mass - 8:00AM
Confession
Saturday Afternoon - 2:30PM till 3:15PM
        (Please use the door near Sacristy)

Most importantly, we must continue to adhere to all safety protocols that have been established for Masses. Policies including wearing face masks, maintaining proper social distancing and proper hand hygiene remain non-negotiable and are fundamentally rooted in protecting all people in our parishes and maintaining the health and safety of our community.
Please remember that if you are not feeling well, STAY HOME.  Dispensation from physically attending Mass is still in place. One may still watch the Mass on social media or television.   
1) Please make sure to wash your hands before Mass and use hand sanitizer. 
2) Please maintain a safe distance of six feet at all times.
3) Please go to a designated pew and remain seated there.
4) Families may sit together.
5) Everyone MUST wear a face mask and keep it on at all times.
6) The distribution of Holy Communion will take place AFTER the conclusion of Mass.
7) After receiving Communion, please depart the church promptly through the handicap entrance.  Do not return to your pew, linger or socialize in the church or parking lot.
8) Please remain masked until just before you receive Holy Communion and then return the mask after recieving. 
9) Those receiving Holy Communion are strongly advised to receive the Body of Christ in the hand, in keeping with the guidance of health professionals, to avoid the chance of spreading contagion to priests or other parishioners from contact with saliva.
Along with the limit attendance of persons per Mass we use these guidelines to keep all safe.  Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we return.

Prayer of Spiritual Communion – My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament.  I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul.  Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself
wholly to You.  Never permit me to be separated from You.   Amen.