Father Vincent "Vinnie" Dang was born in Vietnam on October 8, 1961. His family lived next to the church where they would go to mass every day. In seventh grade, Father went to a seminary in Vietnam before the communist government closed it. The Diocese of Scranton’s Catholic Social Services sponsored Dang’s immigration to the area, beginning his life in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Dang enrolled in St. Pius X Seminary in Dalton for three years, followed by four years at Immaculate Conception Seminary in New Jersey. Father Dang was ordained a priest on June 24, 1995.
Loving Christ,Loving Others
We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people. Our parish mission is:
We, the people of Saint Andrew Parish in Wilkes-Barre, strive to encounter the God who loves us, to remain a community that welcomes strangers as warmly as we do our fellow parishioners, and to become the hands of God in a world in need of divine peace and love.
IMPORTANT SPECIAL MESSAGE
Weekly Envelopes for AUGUST have been late in delivery due to an error within the
Post Office. We have contacted the company that prints our envelopes (Our Sunday
Visitor) and they say that this is a problem throughout Pennsylvania. We have learned
that other local parishes are also affected by this delay.
Until the envelopes are delivered, please put any contributions in a plain envelope.
Write your name, amount, and what the contribution is for on the front of the envelope
before you drop it in the collection basket or the mail slot at the rectory door.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING.
THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY INTO HEAVEN
(FRIDAY, AUGUST 15)
This is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated on Thursday (Vigil) August 14 at 5:15 p.m. at St. Leo Church, and on Friday, August 15 at 8:00 a.m. at St. Leo Church and 5:15 p.m. at St. Andrew Church. We honor our Mother Mary, who was raised body and soul into heaven. We believe that she enjoys the fullness of eternal life after death with God, a promise he made to all of us. We believe that Mary listens to our prayers and intercedes for us from heaven.
St. Andrew Parish Used Book & Puzzle Sale
The St. Andrew Used Book and Puzzle Sale will take place on Saturday, August 23 (1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) and on Sunday August 24 (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Donations of gently used books, puzzles, audio CDs, DVDs, and video games (console only, no PC/Mac games, please) will be accepted until the day of the sale. Please drop off your donations in the box located in the church vestibule or at the rectory during office hours. Thank you in advance for your interest and donations!
Diocesan Jubilee Year Pilgrimage
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton will lead the Jubilee Year of Hope Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC. The day will include opportunities for public as well as private prayer, confession, touring the National Shrine as well as the Campus of the Catholic University of America concluding with Mass. Bus fare: $80.00 per person made payable to St. Leo the Great Parish, with buses leaving from our area. To ensure bus transportation, it is necessary to hold strictly to a reservation deadline of FRIDAY, AUGUST 15. To register, contact St. Leo or St. Andrew Church offices, or call Mary Anne Malone (570) 709-4963.
2026 Mass Intentions for St. Andrew Parish
New masses for 2026 can be scheduled starting Monday, August 4. Due to the size of our parish and that only weekend and holy day masses are available, there is a limit of two (2) mass requests per family. A mass can be requested for multiple people. (Ex. Husband and wife or mother, father, and brother). Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
HOSPITAL/HOME VISITS
If you or a love one are hospitalized or homebound and wish a visit from Father Dang, please call the rectory at (570) 823 -1948. Due to HIPAA regulations, hospitals will not provide us the names of our parishioners. Father Dang wants to make sure that his parishioners are visited and blessed when they are ill. He will be happy to hear confessions when requested.
Thank you.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MINISTER AT ST. ANDREW?
Have you considered becoming an Altar Server, Lector, or Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist?
Please contact the rectory at (570) 823-1948 to learn more.
Thank you.
Help Us Stock St. Andrew's Outside Food Pantry
Without school meal programs in summer, many children go hungry. Please help keep our food pantry stocked with non-perishable items over the summer.
Thank you.
CANDLES AT ST. ANDREW
There are Sanctuary, Blessed Mother and St. Joseph Candles available.
If you would like to dedicate a candle for someone, please call the rectory at (570) 823-1948.
Suggested offering is $10.00.
Meet Fr. Vinnie
Mass Times
Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm
Sunday: 11:00am
Holy Days: as scheduled in the bulletin or on the church calendar.
Office Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9:30 AM - 12:30PM
Confession:
Saturday 5:05 - 5:25pm
or call the rectory for an appointment with our
Pastor
Communion Calls: Any parishioner wishing to be placed on the list of those whom Communion is brought to their home is asked to please call the rectory at (570) 823-1948.
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And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age."
Matthew 28: 18-20 (RSV-CE)