Upcoming Events

  • 1st DAY of every month -- ROSARY FOR PEACE

    The Monthly Prayer for Peace Rosary will be held on the 1st day of every month at 5:30 PM.  


    Recognizing that with God all things are possible we gather to pray the Rosary seeking the intercession of Mary to bring peace to our world, nation, state, communities, schools, parishes, families, and in our homes.  


    Prayer begins in front of the statue of Mary in our parking lot promptly at 5:30 PM - please arrive a few minutes early.  If the weather is bad, we will gather inside the church.


    All are invited!  Questions may be directed to Jane Grier at 570-640-7514


  • APR 1 - every Monday --- Grief Share Support Group

    Find hope and healing after the death of a loved one through this support group. Registration is preferred, but all are welcome


    DATE: Every Monday beginning APRIL 1, 2024

    TIME:  6:00PM - 7:30PM

    PLACE: St. Richard Parish Hall


    For more information, please contact:

    Marie FInlan  570-590-9690

    Stan Huegel  570-778-9057




  • APR 19 --- Organ Concert

    Mark Pacoe - organist and music director from ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL in NYC - will be coming here to perform an organ concert at St. John XXIII church.  A cake and coffee reception will follow the concert in the Parish Hall. 


    FRIDAY, APRIL 19 at 7:00PM

    Tickets $10


    Tickets are available at the parish office during normal business hours and will be available at the door.


    Doors open at 6:00PM

  • Mother's Day Carnation Sale

    Our yearly carnation sale will take place on Mother's Day weekend in St. John XXIII Church.  Proceeds benefit Birthright Women's Center in Frackville.  


    Carnations will be available in the Narthex of the church before and after Masses. Suggested donation is $2.00 - choose between 3 colors with symbolic meaning:

    • White: love for a deceased mother
    • Red: deep love for a living mother
    • Pink: symbolic of motherhood and gratitude

  • MAY 14 --- Mass of Remembrance

    Join us for a Mass of Remembrance for the loss of a child.  Family members and friends are welcome.  

    • Enroll your child's name in the Book of Innocents to be prayed for at monthly Masses.  
    • Light a candle for your child
    • Write an intention

    After Mass there will be time to spend together in the hall - refreshments will be available.


    Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00PM at St. John XXIII

  • SUMMER --- Adult Small Group "The CHOSEN season 3"

    Adult Small Group is open discussions in a friendly, non-threatening small group setting where we explore books, homilies, or videos and relate them to our own lives, using them as a model for us to grow and tackle life's problems.  The groups encourage personal relationships with each other and with God.


    TV Series "The Chosen"


    The Chosen shows plausible scenarios of what life might have been like for the apostles following Jesus.  Come to our small group to join in the experience of the apostles and relate their experiences to our own, in our life difficulties.

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    8 weeks on Tuesdays - starting OCT 1 through NOV 21

    10:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Parish Hall


    PREREQUESIT:  Seasons 1 & 2


    Sign up HERE or contact Cheryl at 484-866-3835


    For more information, go to the ADULT FORMATION page (under the PARISH LIFE tab)


    If you have not seen Seasons 1 & 2 but would like to, contact Cheryl at the number above.

  • SEP 14 --- National Day of Remembrance - Memorial for Aborted Children

    A memorial service to pray for all the victims of abortion and to remember the children lost through abortion.  


    The service takes place at 1:00 in St. Jerome (New) Cemetery  near the Tamaqua Elementary School - the Rosary is prayed after the service.  


    Click for more information

    Click here for DIRECTIONS

  • OCT 18-19 --- Basket Raffle

    A basket raffle will be held at St. John XXIII Hall on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19. - Benefits St. John XXIII Church Projects.

  • SEP 1-DEC 15 --- Garden T-Shirt Sale

    We will be selling t-shirts for the Prayer Garden.  They'll make great Christmas gifts.  Several designs will be available.


    Watch the bulletin for more information.  Orders will be taken - money due at time of order.  $25 per shirt.


    Contact Cheryl for more information or to order shirts at 484-866-3835

  • SEP 1-DEC 15 --- Garden T-Shirt Sale (ONHOLD)

    We will be selling t-shirts for the Prayer Garden.  They'll make great Christmas gifts.  Several designs will be available.


    Watch the bulletin for more information.  Orders will be taken - money due at time of order.  $25 per shirt.


    Contact Cheryl for more information or to order shirts at 484-866-3835

  • OCT 26-NOV 9 --- Hygiene Drive

    We will be collecting hygeine items to be distributed to people or families in need.


    SJ23 Youth will be making Blessing Bags with the items collected on NOV 10, and then distributing them at a later date.


    Suggested items:  toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, combs/brushes, hand sanitizer, hand wipes, deodorant, lotion, female products, socks . . .


    Items can be placed in a basket in the Narthex at St. John XXIII church that will be available from October 26 through November 9.

  • OCT 26-NOV 9 --- Hygiene Drive

    We will be collecting hygeine items to be distributed to people or families in need.


    SJ23 Youth will be making Blessing Bags with the items collected on NOV 10, and then distributing them at a later date.


    Suggested items:  toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, combs/brushes, hand sanitizer, hand wipes, deodorant, lotion, female products, socks . . .


    Items can be placed in a basket in the Narthex at St. John XXIII church that will be available from October 26 through November 9.

  • NOV 30 --- Advent Wreath Making

    A beautiful time spent with family creating an Advent wreath for your home.  Some branches will be supplied - bring some greenery or other things you would like in your wreath.  The wreaths will be blessed by Deacon Ed before you leave.


    Watch the bulletin for further information, sign-up, and cost.

  • DEC 2 --- Welcoming Advent

    Join us for a serene night of prayer, Christmas music, reflections, and light refreshments to celebrate the start of Advent and get into the proper spirit to welcome Jesus at Christmas.


    Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 at St. John XXIII Hall --- watch for the bulletin announcement in November.

  • DEC 3 --- Advent Dinner

    Join us for a serene night of prayer, Christmas music, pasta dinner, and a Christmas special to celebrate the start of Advent and get into the proper spirit to welcome Jesus at Christmas.


    Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 at St. John XXIII Hall --- watch for the bulletin announcement in November.

  • DEC 14 --- Night Reflection with Jesus

    SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM


    This is a beautiful night where you can spend time with Jesus in a serene and reverent setting in Eucharistic Adoration, with light background music to help set the tone for a deep encounter with Jesus.  


    There are typically 2-3 priests available for confession.  And you can light a candle for a special intention, and write a special intention, to place at the altar.


    Spend as much time as you like during these two hours and enjoy the quiet reflection, as well as the grace that Jesus will give you, as you give your heart to him and prepare for his coming at Christmas.


    ((Sitting with Jesus - Encounter with Jesus))


  • TBA --- Adult Small Group

    Join us for engaging discussion, enlightening information, and socialization while we take a go deeper into Lenten season meaning and how to "Lent" well with a series from FORMED.


    Four Tuesdays beginning March 11 through April 1 from 10:00 -  11:30 in the St. John XXIII Hall.


    Sign up in the Narthex of St. John XXIII Church or contact Cheryl at 484-866-3835

Upcoming Events

  • 1st DAY of every month -- ROSARY FOR PEACE

    The Monthly Prayer for Peace Rosary will be held on the 1st day of every month at 5:30 PM.  


    Recognizing that with God all things are possible we gather to pray the Rosary seeking the intercession of Mary to bring peace to our world, nation, state, communities, schools, parishes, families, and in our homes.  


    Prayer begins in front of the statue of Mary in our parking lot promptly at 5:30 PM - please arrive a few minutes early.  If the weather is bad, we will gather inside the church.


    All are invited!  Questions may be directed to Jane Grier at 570-640-7514


  • MAY 9 --- Organ Concert

    Marc Pascoe, organist and director of music at St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City will be sharing his talent with us, performing a program of varied classical organ literature from the Baroque to the present day.


    Friday, May 2, at 7:00 PM.

    Doors open at 6:00 PM

    $15.00 a ticket


    Tickets are available at the door or in advance at the parish office during normal business hours.


    The program will be followed by a charcuterie, wine, cake, and coffee reception in the hall

  • MAY 10-11 --- Mother's Day Carnations and Pregnancy Support

    Honor mother's on Mother's Day by performing a work of mercy to benifit local pregnancy centers and help out women and babies in need.


    Pick up a baby bottle and fill it with coins, or insert money or a check, then return it to the parish.  The baby bottles will benefit CareNet of Carbon.


    Carnations will be available in the back of the church to honor your mother, step-mother, grandmother, or other maternal figure, alive or deceased.  The donations received will benefit Birthright of Frackville.  Suggested donation is $2.00.


    Support a local non-profit organization being established alongside, and in conjuncion with,  a local pro-life gynecologist whose vision is to create a place and services that support life.  United Hearts Life is a was established to ensure that women always receive the utmost respect and loving

    support while furthering the "pro-life" effort..  T-shirts are available for purchase, or donations of any size will be accepted.

  • MAY 11 - JUN 15 --- Baby Bottle Campaign

    Honoring mothers through this month by supporting a local Women's Center.


    Pick up a baby bottle and fill it with coins, or insert money or a check, then return it to the parish by Father's Day.  The baby bottles will benefit CareNet of Carbon.

  • MAY 11 - JUN 15 --- Support Women through United Hearts Life

    Support a local non-profit organization being established alongside, and in conjuncion with,  a local pro-life gynecologist.


    Her vision is to create a place and services that support life.  United Hearts Life is a was established to ensure that women always receive the utmost respect and loving

    support while furthering the "pro-life" effort..  


    T-shirts are available for purchase, or donations of any size will be accepted.

    View the website at UnitedHearts.life to donate.  See the T-shirts in the narthex of St. John XXIII, contact Cheryl @484-866-3835 for more information.

  • MAY 13 --- Mass of Remembrance

    A special Mass to remember and honor children who have been lost to miscarriage, abortion, early infant death, or other deaths.


    Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 PM


    If you have lost a child, or know someone who has, join us in prayer and time of support.


    The evening will begin with the Rosary, then Mass, and end with some refreshments and reflection time.  There will be time before Mass to light a candle and place at the altar for your child, and to record your child's name in the book of life.

  • SEP 14 --- National Day of Remembrance - Memorial for Aborted Children

    A memorial service to pray for all the victims of abortion and to remember the children lost through abortion.  


    The service takes place at 1:00 in St. Jerome (New) Cemetery  near the Tamaqua Elementary School - the Rosary is prayed after the service.  


    Click for more information

    Click here for DIRECTIONS

  • OCT 26 - NOV 9 --- Hygiene Drive

    We will be collecting hygeine items to be distributed to people or families in need.


    SJ23 Youth will be making Blessing Bags with the items collected on NOV 10, and then distributing them at a later date.


    Suggested items:  toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, combs/brushes, hand sanitizer, hand wipes, deodorant, lotion, female products, socks . . .


    Items can be placed in a basket in the Narthex at St. John XXIII church that will be available from October 26 through November 9.

  • TBA --- Adult Small Group

    Join us for engaging discussion, enlightening information, and socialization while we take a go deeper into Lenten season meaning and how to "Lent" well with a series from FORMED.


    Four Tuesdays beginning March 11 through April 1 from 10:00 -  11:30 in the St. John XXIII Hall.


    Sign up in the Narthex of St. John XXIII Church or contact Cheryl at 484-866-3835

  • Coming at Some Point --- Adult Small Group "The CHOSEN season 3"

    Adult Small Group is open discussions in a friendly, non-threatening small group setting where we explore books, homilies, or videos and relate them to our own lives, using them as a model for us to grow and tackle life's problems.  The groups encourage personal relationships with each other and with God.


    TV Series "The Chosen"


    The Chosen shows plausible scenarios of what life might have been like for the apostles following Jesus.  Come to our small group to join in the experience of the apostles and relate their experiences to our own, in our life difficulties.

    ________________________________


    8 weeks on Tuesdays - starting OCT 1 through NOV 21

    10:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Parish Hall


    PREREQUESIT:  Seasons 1 & 2


    Sign up HERE or contact Cheryl at 484-866-3835


    For more information, go to the ADULT FORMATION page (under the PARISH LIFE tab)


    If you have not seen Seasons 1 & 2 but would like to, contact Cheryl at the number above.

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