Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is the first of the Sacraments of Initiation. In the celebration of this Sacrament we welcome new members into our parish community.  For this reason we encourage the celebration of Baptism at a weekend Mass. Parents expecting a child should contact the parish office before the birth of their child.

Sacrament of Marriage
Marriage is a special sacrament of love and commitment. Couples planning marriage should contact the Parish Life Coordinator at least six months to one year prior to the desired date of marriage in order that they may be properly prepared for the Sacrament.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Christian Initiation is a process by which people become members of the Roman Catholic Church. This process is for: persons seeking a community of faith, persons of other religious traditions interested in learning more about the Roman Catholic faith; baptized Catholics who have not received all the sacraments for full communion, namely Confirmation and Eucharist. For more information call the parish office.

Ministry to the Sick and Elderly
On the first Friday of each month Communion is brought to those who are unable to participate in Sunday Mass because of age or health. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated with anyone seriously ill, anticipating a serious operation, or quite elderly. Please notify the parish office of anyone desiring these Sacraments, as well as anyone in the hospital or a nursing home.

Religious Education
The continued spiritual formation of our young people is the shared responsibility of parents and the parish community.  Classes for grades 1 to 7 will meet on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in the Thomas J. Maloney Religious Education Center.  For more information concerning Religious Education, call the parish office.

The parish sponsors Catholic education in Luzerne County. 
For more information regarding any school, please contact the principal.

Holy Redeemer High School, Wilkes-Barre.............. (570) 829-2424
Holy Rosary, Duryea ..........(570) 457-2553
Wyoming Area Catholic, Exeter ................ (570) 654-7982

Weekly Devotions
The Miraculous Medal Novena will be celebrated every Monday, after the 8:00 a.m. mass.
The Novena to Saint Jude will be celebrated every Wednesday, after the 8:00 a.m. mass.