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.
ST. ANDREW CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Please help us fill our Christmas tree by donating any denomination of PA Instant Lottery tickets. You can place them in the collection baskets, mail to or drop off at the rectory. Raffle tickets will go on sale on Saturday, July 4th in the vestibule. One winner will be drawn on Sunday, July 26th. Thank you and God bless you.
JUNE, THE MONTH OF THE
MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS
During June we honor the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. We pray the novena and the Litany of the Sacred Heart. We pray that Jesus blesses us and keeps us closer to His Sacred Heart.
CALLING ALL KNITTERS & CROCHETERS
We would like to start a St. Andrew/St. Leo knitting & crocheting group. Would you be interested in meeting to make items for those in need (homeless, nursing home residents, homebound, etc.)? We will meet regularly on Thursdays in the rectory from 7pm to 9pm.
Contact Kathy Smith at (570) 954-0605
or St. Andrew rectory (570) 823-1948 if interested.
ST. ANDREW OUTSIDE FOOD PANTRY
We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items for our outside pantry. The pantry is located on the parking lot side of the church. Help us provide food for those in need. 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.
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.
2026 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
Bishop Joseph C. Bambera will celebrate this special Mass on Sunday, June 28 at 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Scranton. The celebration includes couples celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th or 50th Wedding Anniversaries . Each couple must register by
Sunday, June 7 on the diocesan website: www.dioceseofscranton.org or by phone: (570) 207-2213 x1133.
CELEBRATE AMERICA:
AN INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT
Presented by the NEPA Chapter, American Guild of Organists on Sun., June 28 at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin
St., WB. The concert is free and open to the public. For more info, visit www.agopane.org or call the church office at (570)824-2478.
CONCERT FOR THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY of the
UNITED STATES of AMERICA
Mon., June 29 at 7:00 p.m. , St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William St. Pittston. A combined choir with friends from the surrounding area will lead us in song. A free-will offering will be accepted.
2026 Mass Intentions for
St. Andrew Parish
Mass intensions for 2026 can be scheduled. 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.
EMAIL/TEXT SCAMS
Father Dang will not contact you asking for money or gift cards. Thank you.
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)