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.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
AND CCD MASS
Sunday, October 26. The party begins at 9:45 a.m. Following the party, the children will take part in the procession during the Mass so our parishioners get to see them in their costumes. (Costumes need to be appropriate for Church.)
ALL SAINTS, SATURDAY, NOV. 1
We recognize all saints of heaven in a universal celebration. The feast serves as a catch all for saints we do not celebrate throughout the year, but it also celebrates the Triumphant Church of the resurrection. The saints are God's harvest. God has reaped the fruits of good sowing and gathered the maturing faithful into the eternal storehouse.
All Saints Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. at St. Leo and at 5:30 p.m. at St. Andrew.
ALL SOULS-ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED, SUNDAY, NOV. 2
We remember the deceased among the faithful who await their entrance to eternal glory. This day we pray for the rest, those who need forgiveness for their sins; who yearn to see the face of God.
All Souls Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. at St Leo and at 11 :00 a.m. at St. Andrew.
ALL SOULS OFFERING
November is the traditional month for remembering those who have died. During this time, we pray in a particular way for those we love and to whom we owe so much - deceased family and friends. Fr. Dang invites you to remember your own families/friends with him. Send All Souls envelopes with the names of those to be remembered during Masses in November. It is his privilege to pray for those you love.
REMEMBRANCE MASS
The parish Remembrance Mass is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7:00 p.m. If you know of a St. Andrew parishioner who has passed since November 1, 2024, and you have not yet received a letter from our parish, please contact the rectory at (570) 823-1948.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
Classes are held from 9:45am to 10:45am on Sundays in the Rectory and Church Hall.
If you did not register your child please do so immediately.
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.
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 5:00pm - 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)