Keeping the Faith in
the time of Coronavirus
MOST HOLY TRINITY
RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Effective immediately, and until further notice, Bishop Bambera has suspended the celebration of Masses open to the public and all public gatherings in all diocesan parishes, worship sites, college campuses, chapels and health care facilities in the eleven counties of the Diocese of Scranton.
Bishop Bambera's
message to the faithful concerning Holy Week 2020.
Parish Office Operations Modified
At present the office is open - with modified hours - however, at the directive of the Bishop, the office will is not open to the public. Please call or email to contact us.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
9:00am - 12 noon
Faith in the Time of Coronavirus
Resist Panic
Panic and fear are not from God. Calm and hope are. And it is possible to respond to a crisis seriously
and deliberately while maintaining an inner sense
of calm and hope.
Do not Demonize
Many things have been cancelled because of the coronavirus. Love is not one of them.
Care for the Sick
Take the necessary precautions; don’t be reckless and don’t risk spreading the disease, but also don’t forget the fundamental Christian duty to help others.
Prayer
There is also the longstanding tradition in our church of receiving a “spiritual communion,” when, if you cannot participate in the Mass in person, you unite yourself with God in prayer.
Trust God is with You
Jesus, then, understands all the fears and worries that you have. Jesus understands you, not only because He is divine and understands all things but because He is human and experienced all things. Go to him in prayer. And trust that He hears you and is with you.
We need your Support
We recognize that these difficult times have placed a financial hardship on many families. Please know of our prayerful support of you and your loved ones at this time.
At the same time, Sunday Giving comprises over 90% of the parish's operating budget. Your contributions help support all of the important work we do. While we will not be gathering in person, our work continues. If you are able, we hope you will consider continuing your support. Click the adjacent link to find ways you can donate.
