Saint Monica Church will hold its famous Chicken Barbecue beginning at 11:00am in the church parking lot. Take out only, no indoor or outdoor seating. Dinners are $12.00; includes 1/2 chicken, baked beans, macaroni salad, roll & butter. Half Chicken is $7.00 Pre-orders along with payment are strongly encouraged, by the end of the 10:00 Mass on Sunday, October 1st . A limited amount of chicken will be available that day. Order forms are on the table in the back of the church, in the parish office or call the Parish office 570-286-1435 ext 110 *Remember to leave name & Phone # when leaving a message*

O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ: by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and the death of your divine Son, look upon me with eyes of compassion, and awaken in my heart a tender commiseration for those sufferings, as well as a sincere detestation of my sins, in order that, being disengaged from all undue affection for the passing joys of this earth, I may sigh after the eternal Jerusalem, and that henceforward all my thoughts and all my actions may be directed towards this one most desirable object. Honor, glory, and love to our divine Lord Jesus, and to the holy and immaculate Mother of God. Amen. --Saint Bonaventure

If you wish to donate to those affected by the wildfires that have ravaged the island of Maui, Hawaii you may contribute to the Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation (HCCF). This Foundation was established to support the parishes and school communities in the Diocese of Honolulu. Bishop Larry Silva, Bishop of Honolulu, set up a dedicated webpage for donations to go directly to HCCF to support the relief efforts for those affected by the devastation in Maui. You can make a tax-deductible contribution by visiting the following link: https://tinyurl.com/MauiCatholic Donations may also be made by going onto the webpage of the Diocese of Honolulu and click on the HCCF link. Every donation, no matter the amount, will play a crucial role in helping to rebuild lives and restore hope for the fire victims and their families