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.
JELLY FOR JESUS
Thank you Marie Koulik for the $100 donation to the Mother Theresa Fund. Since 2013, Marie 's Red Pepper Jelly has raised over $1,100 for the fund. To purchase a jar of the all -natural jelly, call Marie at 570-285-9869. Cost is $12 per jar.
UPCOMING HOLIDAY PROJECTS FOR
ST. VINCENT DePAUL SOUP KITCHEN
We are collecting new and gently used coats. A collection box will be available in the vestibule of the
church. Help us decorate our Giving Tree with new warm winter apparel such as hats, scarves,
gloves and socks. Donations will be accepted from Nov. 9 - Dec. 8. Thank you.
ST. ANDREW BASKET OF CHEER
Help us fill the basket! Our next fundraiser will be a "Basket of Cheer " raffle. Please help us by donating unopened bottles of Wine or Spirits. Donation boxes are available in the vestibule and at the handicapped entrance of the church.
Tickets will go on sale Saturday, November 30.
Children's Raffle
We are currently holding a Children’s Raffle. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Prizes include an American Girl WellieWishers 14.5-inch doll. Nintendo Switch Lite with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, magnetic sticks and puzzle pipeline building blocks, a 30 inch RC truck, 110 piece magnetic tiles set, and a $50 Walmart gift card!
Drawing will be on Sunday, November 24th.
LPSCU Branch 213 Christmas Fundraiser
It's that time of year again. Orders are now being accepted for Christmas wreaths.
Each 24" mixed greens wreath and are available with either a red velvet, burgundy velvet, or red/green plaid bow.
Wreaths are $17.00
Stands are $4.00
Orders/payments are due November 24th, 2024
Completed orders can be placed in the collection or dropped off at the rectory.
Order pick-up dates: December 8th - St Andrew Parish (10-11 am)
December 9th - LPSCU home office in Wilkes-Barre
Order form available HERE.
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.
ST. ANDREW CCD
It is not too late to register your child for CCD at St. Andrew Parish.
Online registration is available now. CLICK HERE to begin registration.
CCD class is held Sundays from 9:45-10:45AM.
Our teaching staff this year incudes teachers Alaina Lutz, Judy Flaherty, Kristi Gibson, Nicholas Lutz, Peter Bonczewski,
substitutes Traci Bradshaw, Cheryl Gibson, Helene Skopek - Krygier, and teacher 's aide Emily Pugh.
Please keep our teaching staff, parents, and students in your prayers as they start the new school year.
Thank You.
SAVE THESE IMPORTANT DATES
FIRST PENANCE: Sat. Feb. 8 at 10 am
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Sun, May 4 at 11 am
CONFIRMATION: Sun. June 8 at 11 am
Please mark these dates on your calendar.
Help Us Stock St Andrew's Outside Food Pantry
St Andrew Parish needs your help to stock our outside food pantry. Please bring your non-perishable donations to the pantry located on the parking lot side of the church near the side entrance. Help us provide food for those in need.
Thank you.
CANDLES AT ST. ANDREW
There are Sanctuary, Blessed Mother and Sacred Heart Candles available.
If you would like to dedicate a candle for someone, please call the rectory at 570-823-1948.
Offering is $10.00.
2025 MASS INTENTIONS FOR ST. ANDREW
New masses are available for 2025. Due to the number of masses celebrated each year and, to be fair, there is a limit of five (5) masses per family.
If you wish to reserve a mass, please call the rectory at 570-823-1948.
Thank you for your understanding.
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.
Stay Connected
Read our latest updates
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)
Give online to the work of the church
Contact Info
316 Parrish St, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States
570-823-1948
Powered by Our Sunday Visitor