St. Peter's Catholic Church  

                     47 Central Avenue

                   Wellsboro, PA 16901

                   Phone:(570) 724-3371

                    Fax:(570) 724-6322    

                   Email:stpch@ptd.net

                Pastor:Rev. Jacek Bialkowski

 

    

 

 


               

                  

 

 

 

 

 A Parish Community of Faith, Hope, and Love

 "Anyone who enters the Church enters an atmosphere of love.

  Let no one say, 'I am a stranger here.'

 Let everyone say, 'This is my home. I am in the Church. I am in charity.

 Here I am loved.'"  Pope Paul VI

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Parish Mission Statement

We, the parishioners of St. Peter's Church, are called to holiness by God as present day disciples of Jesus Christ.  Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we are united in service to God to share our faith with one another and our community.  May our participation in the Holy Sacraments, our ministries and our devotion to Mary bring glory to God and His Kingdom.

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Welcome, parishioners and visitors, to St. Peter's Web Page. We are a gifted and growing community, grateful to God for our many blessings. Our mission statement captures the essence of who we are: united in service to God to share our faith with one another and our community.

This web page is an instrument of that sharing. The pages that follow are meant not only to give you information but also to encourage you to participate in the life of the parish. Where do your God-given abilities and interests match the ministries and programs described in this web page? As Jesus said: "Come and see!"

There is a rich variety of opportunities here for you to live out the wonderful call of your baptism. Just imagine! You are the sons and daughters of God, the sisters and brothers of Jesus Christ! As you come together each week for worship, the Eucharist you receive nourishes you to take an active role in the life of our Catholic Christian Community. May this web page be a helpful guide for you in discovering your gifts for St. Peter's.

Let us continue to pray for each other.

 

 

 

Please see the letter from the Bishop received today.  As stated, there will be no daily or weekend Masses until further notice. Also, there will be no gatherings of groups in the church or parish center.  We will share information as it becomes available.  


Reverend and dear Father,

 

Effective immediately, and until further notice, I have 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.

 

Churches of the Diocese will remain open daily for individual private prayer. The timeframe for each parish is to be determined by its pastor or parish life coordinator. The dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass during this time remains in effect.

 

Scheduled sacramental celebrations such as weddings, baptisms or funerals will be permitted, but attendance should be limited to immediate family members, with guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The sacraments of the Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation will be available, when requested individually, by the faithful in cases of serious need.

 

It deeply saddens me to take this temporary action, knowing the depth of your faith and your desire to celebrate the Holy Eucharist on a regular basis. In light of continued concerns surrounding COVID-19, and upon the advice of medical experts, it is clear that we, as a faith community, must do our part in order to help slow the spread of this virus.

 

Attached you will find two documents that will help you.

 

·         A letter from me addressed to the faithful of the Diocese of Scranton. Please feel free to share this information in communication methods that you traditionally use, including on your parish website, social media account or by email.

·         A list of Frequently Asked Questions for you as pastor, which may help to address some of the situations or questions that may arise. While this situation continues to change hour-by-hour, we are all working hard collectively to address the impact on many situations you face.

For the latest update on the Diocese of Scranton’s response to COVID-19, please visit www.dioceseofscranton.org.

 

Your careful adherence to these important matters is appreciated. Let us continue to pray for one another.

 

Faithfully yours in Christ,

†Joseph C. Bambera 

Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L.

Bishop of Scranton