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The season of Pre-Lent begins

The celebration of this season is a preparation for Holy Lent. The three Sundays of Pre-Lent come seventy, sixty and fifty days before Easter. The liturgical color of this season which prepares us to anticipate the spiritual rigors of the Lenten Season is rose. Lent then takes on the somber hue of purple signifying the seven-week period of penitence and introspection and our conversion of heart.

During Pre-Lent the Alleluia heard before the proclamation of the Gospel is eliminated from the Mass and will continue to be so through Lent until Easter morning. In place of the Alleluias, we will hear only a mournful chant called the Tract. Also begun in Pre-Lent is the elimination of the singing of the Gloria which will remain silenced through the Lenten season until the Resurrection of Jesus is proclaimed on Easter. 

Floral adornments of the high altar are still appropriate through Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, though such adornment may be abandoned if so desired.

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MOST REV. JOHN F. SWANTEK, RETIRED PRIME BISHOP OF THE PNCC, PASSED AWAY

It is with great sadness that we announce that the śp. Most Rev. John F. Swantek, the fifth Prime Bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church, entered into the eternal rest of the Lord on Friday, January 7, 2022.

We give thanks to Almighty God for his years of ministry as a Priest within the Eastern Diocese, Bishop of the Buffalo-Pittsburgh Diocese and Prime Bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church from 1986 to 2002. In these roles he has touched the lives of countless members of the Church.

Details of the celebration of the Requiem Vespers and the Funeral Mass:

Vespers will be celebrated in Scranton Cathedral where the Primate Emeritus will lie in repose and will begin at 7:00 pm on Friday, January 14, 2022;

The funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 10:00 am in the Cathedral.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Wieczny odpoczynek racz mu dać, Panie. A światłość wiekuista niechaj mu świeci. Niech odpoczywa w pokoju wiecznym. Amen.

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2021 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

2021 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

Friday, December 24, 2021, Christmas Eve

10:00 PM  Shepherds’ Mass – Pasterka – with the candle illumination

Saturday, December 25, 2021, Christmas Day – Nativity of the Lord

9:30 AM  Christmas Mass

Sunday, December 26, 2021, Solemnity – Humble Shepherds

9:30 AM  Holy Mass

Friday, December 31, 2021, New Year’s Eve; Solemnity – Holy Family

9:30 AM  Holy Mass with the blessing of families (in person only)

Saturday, January 1, 2022, Solemnity – Circumcision of our Lord

9:30 AM  Holy Mass

Sunday, January 2, 2022, Solemnity – Holy Name of Jesus

9:30 AM  Holy Mass

Thursday, January 6, 2022, Solemnity – Epiphany of the Lord

9:30 AM  Holy Mass with the blessing of incense, charcoal & chalk

Sunday, January 9, 2022, Solemnity – Baptism of the Lord

9:30 AM  Holy Mass with the Renewal of the Baptismal Promises

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Guidelines for Parishes of the Polish National Catholic Church as Covid-19 Restriction Are Relaxed

 Guidelines for Parishes of the Polish National Catholic Church as Covid-19 Restriction Are Relaxed 

June 1, 2021 

Throughout the United States, on both the federal and state levels Covid-19 restrictions are being relaxed. The bishops of the PNCC are actively monitoring these pronouncements and issue the following guidelines as a consideration for the parishes as they each move forward in their life of worship and ministry. 

1) Each parish is reminded to follow their state laws and restrictions as well as CDC guidelines. 

2) Each parish should seek to encourage their parishioners to begin to actively attend worship, especially the weekly celebration of the Eucharist, and participate in other parish events more fully. 

3) All clergy and parish members, in consultation with their doctors, are encouraged to be vaccinated in an effort to allow the parishes to more fully partake in their ministry of worship and fellowship. 

4) In regards to the wearing of masks on parish property, even after mask mandates are lifted, each parish of the Polish National Catholic Church can decided for itself if those attending worship or parish functions must wear masks and in what capacity. 

5) Even if masks are not being worn within a parish, those who have any health concerns are welcome and encouraged to wear a mask with the full acceptance of the parish. 

6) For at least some time into the future, the clergy will continue to wear masks while distributing Holy Communion, sanitizing hands between individuals. Those living within the same household may receive communion together. 

7) Pastors are encouraged to distribute communion by intinction as is PNCC practice, still having the intinction vessel at some distance from the one receiving. 

8) Holy Water can be returned to the stoups for use by the faithful. Each member can then decide if they wish to use this sacramental. 

If there are any questions or concerns in dealing with these topics, the pastor or members of the Parish Committee are encouraged to contact their Diocesan Bishop. 

This guideline was approved by the Bishops of the Polish National Catholic Church at their meeting on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. 

Most Rev. Anthony Mikovsky, Prime Bishop, P.N.C.C. 

Rt. Rev. John Mack, Diocesan Bishop, Buffalo-Pittsburgh Diocese 

Rt. Rev. Paul Sobiechowski, Diocesan Bishop, Eastern Diocese 

Rt. Rev. Bernard Nowicki, Diocesan Bishop, Central Diocese 

Rt. Rev. Jaroslaw Rafalko, Diocesan Bishop, Western Diocese 

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2021 Easter Schedule at St. Valentine’s PNCC

  • March 28 – Palm Sunday / Niedziela Palmowa

9:30 AM – Holy Mass with blessing of palms

  • April 1 – Maundy Thursday/ Wielki Czwartek

7:00 PM – The Lord’s Supper Mass, The Institution of the Eucharist and Priesthood

  • April 2 – Good Friday / Wielki PiÄ…tek

7:00 PM – Liturgy of our Lord’s Passion, Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion, the symbolic Entombment

  • April 3 – Holy Saturday / Wielka Sobota

12:00 Noon – Blessing of Easter Baskets

6:30 PM – Blessing of Easter Baskets

7:00 PM – Easter Vigil Liturgy, Mass with Blessing of Fire, Paschal Candle and Baptismal Water

  • April 4 – Easter Sunday / Wielkanoc

9:30 AM – Resurrection Mass

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2020 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE AT ST. VALENTINE’S AND OUR SAVIOUR’S

Thursday, December 24, 2020               * Christmas Eve

  • St. Valentine’s      9:00 PM               Shepherds’ Mass – Pasterka (available on YouTube and Facebook)
  • Our Saviour’s      12:00 Midnight    Shepherds’ Mass – Pasterka

Friday, December 25, 2020                    * Christmas Day – Nativity of the Lord

  • St. Valentine’s       9:30 AM             Christmas Mass (available on YouTube and Facebook)
  • Our Saviour’s        12:00 Noon        Christmas Mass

Saturday, December 26, 2020                Feast – St. Stephen

  • St. Valentine’s       11:00 AM           Holy Mass (available on YouTube and Facebook)

Sunday, December 27, 2020                   * Solemnity – Humble Shepherds

  • St. Valentine’s       9:30 AM             Holy Mass (available on YouTube and Facebook)
  • Our Saviour’s        12:00 Noon        Holy Mass

Monday, December 28, 2020                 Feast – Holy Innocents

  • St. Valentine’s        7:00 PM             Holy Mass (available on YouTube and Facebook)

Thursday, December 31, 2020               New Year’s Eve

  • St. Valentine’s       4:00 PM              Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction

(available on YouTube and Facebook)

Friday, January 1, 2021                          * Solemnity – Circumcision of our Lord

  • St. Valentine’s        9:30 AM            Holy Mass (available on YouTube and Facebook)
  • Our Saviour’s         12:00 Noon       Holy Mass

Saturday, January 2, 2021                      Solemnity – Holy Name of Jesus

  • St. Valentine’s        5:00 PM             Holy Mass (available on YouTube and Facebook)

Sunday, January 3, 2021                         * Solemnity – Holy Family

  • St. Valentine’s        9:30 AM            Holy Mass with the blessing of families

(available on YouTube and Facebook)

  • Our Saviour’s         12:00 Noon       Holy Mass with the blessing of families

Wednesday, January 6, 2021                 * Solemnity – Epiphany of the Lord

  • Our Saviour’s         12:00 Noon      Holy Mass with the blessing of incense, charcoal & chalk
  • St. Valentine’s        7:00 PM            Holy Mass with the blessing of incense, charcoal & chalk

                                                                        (available on YouTube and Facebook)

Sunday, January 10, 2021                      * Solemnity – Baptism of the Lord

  • St. Valentine’s         9:30 AM           Holy Mass with the Renewal of the Baptismal Promises

(available on YouTube and Facebook)

  • Our Saviour’s         12:00 Noon       Holy Mass with the Renewal of the Baptismal Promises

*  â€“  holy day of obligation

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