Saint Maria Goretti Church Reverend Seth Wasnock, Pastor Reverend Dr. Michael Imbrogno - Deacon 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin, PA 18702 Telephone # 570-655-8956 / Fax # 570-655-1746 email:
[email protected] www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org WELCOME SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A warm welcome is extended to all who visit our faith Baptisms are scheduled by appointment. community. We hope you have received a warm greeting Please call the Parish Office at 5706558956. as you entered our church today for worship. Carry our ROSARY blessings home with you and be a light to your family. The Fatima Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet are recited PENANCE/RECONCILIATION each Friday morning after Mass (except on the First Friday Every Saturday 3:30PM4:00PM; First Friday’s from of each month). We invite men and women to join us in 8:30AM to 9:00AM or anytime by request or appointment. these beautiful acts of charity. Please do not hesitate to approach Father Seth at any time concerning your desire for confession. FIRST FRIDAY A Holy Hour with Benediction, Exposition and prayers is ST. MARIA GORETTI NOVENA held the First Friday of every month 8:00AM 9:00AM. Every Wednesday following the 8:00AM Mass. Confessions are offered from 8:30AM TO 9:00AM OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 2:00PM May 2, 2021 M Fifth Sunday of Easter PASTORAL NOTES SCRIPTURE INSIGHTS: When he brought Saul to the Apostles, Barnabas told the story of how in Damascus Saul “had spoken out boldly in the name of Jesus.” The phrase “spoken out boldly” uses a form of the Greek parrhesia, often translated in the New Testament as “boldness.” It combines the words for “everything” (pan) and “speaking” (rhesis).