St. John The Baptist Catholic Parish Family

ATTENTION! YOU MUST MAKE RESERVATIONS TO ATTEND CHRISTMAS MASSES THIS YEAR. We need the following information: household name, number attending, contact phone number, and contact email address. You may sign up after all weekend Masses. You may also call the rectory 570-622-5470 or email [email protected]. You may also send us a direct message on Facebook to reserve a spot. First come, first served. Sign up early before your Mass fills up, or you may have to choose anothe...r Mass. This year we are having the following Masses to accommodate capacity restrictions and to practice social distancing: 2 PM Christmas Eve 4 PM Christmas Eve 6 PM Christmas Eve 9 PM Christmas Eve 10 AM Christmas Day

Unfortunately this year we were not able to have our rectory open house, so we thought we would show you our Christmas decorations. Enjoy!

We are dreaming of a White Christmas here on Mahantongo St.

Due to the governors restrictions, the Bishop has asked that parishes to not have any business meetings until after the new year. Therefore parish council will be canceled for this Monday eveningDue to the governors restrictions, the Bishop has asked that parishes to not have any business meetings until after the new year. Therefore parish council will be canceled for this Monday evening

Our candlelight holy hour this evening was a beautiful opportunity to praise the Lord in anticipation of His coming. Gaudete!

Candlelight holy hour and stations of the nativity Sunday, December 13, 2020

Please join us for our Advent Candlelight Holy Hour today at 5 PM in the church. It will include Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the 14 Stations of the Nativity, Evening Prayer of the Church and Benediction. It will be a great way to enhance your advent spirituality and prepare yourself for the Christmas season