The following is a traditional prayer of spiritual communion that many saints have prayed over the years. It can be prayed if you find yourself at Mass unable to receive the Eucharist.
As directed by the Diocese of Scranton, there are to be no Parish Easter basket blessings on the premises of The Blessed Virgin Mary Queen of Peace & St. Veronica, Hawley, PA. Parishioners are encouraged to bless their food and use the following prayers.
As families are homebound, communities are coming together to make a positive impact. Driveways and sidewalks are being covered in chalk, spreading messages of positivity, thanking hospital staff and first responders, and encouraging others to stay home. Now it has been spotted at the Parish.
Diocese of Scranton Coronavirus Updated their website on March 23, 2020 for the most recent guidance regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and steps we can take to help prevent its spread.
Pope Francis has invited Christians around the world to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by joining him at the same time in praying the Lord’s Prayer at 7 a.m. Eastern time (noon in Rome) on Wednesday, March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.
Effective immediately, and until further notice, the Bishop has suspended the celebration of Masses open to the public and all public gatherings in all diocesan parishes, worship sites, college campuses, chapels and health care facilities in the eleven counties of the Diocese of Scranton.
His Excellency, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera has declared this year as a “Year of Saint Joseph” to be observed in the Diocese of Scranton from March 19, 2020 to March 19, 2021
Effective immediately, and until further notice, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, in union with the Bishops of Pennsylvania, has dispensed the faithful of the Diocese of Scranton from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.