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Divine Mercy 2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:06:00 GMT

DIVINE MERCY 2026

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

APRIL 12, 2026

3:00PM

ss. CYRIL & METHODIUS PARISH at the CHURCH OF ST JOSEPH

EXPOSSION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET

ROSARY

CONFESSION

BENEDICTION

LITURGY CELEBRANT: FR. BRIAN J. W. CLARKE

BLESSING WITH FIRST CLASS RELIC OF SISTER FAUSTINA

Funeral of Bishop James C. Timlin

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:54:18 GMT

Funeral Arrangements - Most Reverend James C. Timlin

DIVINE MERCY

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:52:59 GMT

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU · DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

APRIL 16, 2023

3:00 PM

PARISH OF SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS

at the CHURCH Of ST. JOSEPH

6th & LAUREL STREET
HAZLETON, PA 18201

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
ROSARY
CONFESSION
BENEDICTION

MASS to Follow Divine Mercy

LITURGY CELlBRANT: REV.. MICHAEL J.. PICCOLA, PASTOR, V.F.

BLESSING also with FIRST CLASS RELIC of SISTER FAUSTINA

Obituary of Bishop James C. Timlin (1927-2023)

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 01:35:00 GMT

Obituary of Bishop James C. Timlin (1927-2023)

Bishop James C. Timlin (1927-2023)

The Most Reverend James C. Timlin, D.D., eighth Bishop of Scranton, died on Easter Sunday morning, April 9, 2023, at Marywood Heights in Scranton. He was 95.

The native son of Scranton was ordained a Bishop on Sept. 21, 1976, and on June 7, 1984, became the first man born within the Diocese of Scranton to serve as its shepherd.

Timlin was born in the High Works section of Scranton on Aug. 5, 1927, son of the late James C. and Helen Norton Timlin, members of Holy Rosary Parish in the Providence section of Scranton.

Bishop Timlin received his early education at Saint John the Evangelist Elementary School in South Scranton and graduated from Holy Rosary High School, North Scranton. He began his studies for the priesthood at Saint Charles College, Catonsville, Md., and Saint Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore, before enrolling in the North American College in Rome.

Bishop Timlin was ordained to the priesthood in Rome by Scranton native Archbishop Martin J. O’Connor, then-rector of North American College, on July 16, 1951. Following his ordination, he continued his studies in theology in Rome before returning to his home Diocese, at which time he was appointed assistant pastor of Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Pittston, in 1952.

On June 12, 1953, the future Bishop was assigned to the Cathedral Parish of Saint Peter, Scranton, where he served as assistant pastor until Sept. 12, 1966, when he was named assistant chancellor of the Diocese and secretary to the Most Rev. J. Carroll McCormick, sixth bishop of Scranton.

Bishop Timlin was elevated to the rank of Monsignor when he was named a Prelate of His Holiness by Pope Paul VI on April 23, 1972.

He served as chairman of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission and the Priests’ Education Committee, as well as librarian and secretary at Saint Pius X Seminary in Dalton. On July 26, 1972, he was appointed to the Diocesan Board of Consultors, and on May 30, 1975, was elected president of the Board of Directors of The Catholic Light diocesan newspaper.

Named Auxiliary Bishop of Scranton on Aug. 3, 1976, Bishop Timlin received his episcopal ordination in the Cathedral of Saint Peter on Sept. 21, 1976, when he also began his duties as Vicar General of the Diocese. He would serve a five-year term as Episcopal Moderator of the National Association of Holy Name Societies and, as Auxiliary Bishop, was appointed as pastor of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, South Scranton, on Sept. 4, 1979.

Bishop John J. O’Connor, seventh bishop of Scranton and future Cardinal Archbishop of New York, appointed Bishop Timlin chairman of the Saint Pius X Seminary Board of Advisors and chairman of the Preparatory Commission for the Diocesan Synod on July 28, 1983.

Upon Bishop O’Connor’s transfer to the Archdiocese of New York in March of 1984, Bishop Timlin was elected Apostolic Administrator by the Diocesan Board of Consultors. He was appointed eighth bishop of Scranton by His Holiness, Pope Saint John Paul II, on April 24, 1984, and was installed on June 7 of that year.

Bishop Timlin’s 19-year episcopacy as Shepherd of the Scranton See — the second-longest thus far in Diocesan history — saw the Scranton native son preside over the grand celebrations commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Diocese of Scranton in 1993.

Bishop Timlin has served as a member of the National Advisory Council and the Administrative Committee of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Chairman of Region III of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. He also served a five-year term as President of the Institute for Religious Life, and was appointed by Pope Saint John Paul II to the Synod of Bishops on Consecrated Life in 1994.

Bishop Timlin served a ten-year term as Episcopal Liaison to the Civil Aviation Apostolate, and as a consultant to the Bishop’s Committee on Migration. He also served as Chairman of the Roman Catholic-Polish National Catholic Dialogue and as a consultant to the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.

With his 75th birthday looming on the horizon in 2002, Bishop Timlin, as required by Canon Law, submitted his resignation to the Holy See. Publication of the acceptance of the resignation by the Holy Father occurred on July 25, 2002, and five days later, the Diocesan Board of Consultors elected the Bishop as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese.

He would fulfill the administrative duties until Sept. 30, 2003, the day before his successor, Bishop Joseph F. Martino, was installed as the ninth bishop of Scranton in the Cathedral of Saint Peter.

While holding the title of Bishop Emeritus, Bishop Timlin was appointed administrator of Saint Joseph Church in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 4, 2004, and on July 6, 2004, he assumed new duties as rector of Villa Saint Joseph, the home for retired priests of the Diocese in Dunmore.

Funeral arrangements for Bishop James C. Timlin are pending at this time.

Death Notification

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 01:25:51 GMT

Death Notification of Bishop Tomlin

W ith sadness, I announce that Bishop James C. Timlin , the eighth Bishop of Scranton, passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Marywood Heights in Scranton.

He was 95. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

On behalf of the priests, deacons, religious and laity of the Diocese of Scranton, I extend my sympathy, condolences and prayers to Bishop Timlin’s family and friends. Bishop Timlin was a prayerful man devoted to serving the faithful of northeastern and north central Pennsylvania as a priest and bishop for more than 70 years. May God grant Bishop Timlin the gift of eternal life and give consolation to all those who loved and respected him.

Please join me in praying for Bishop Timlin and his family.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Faithfully yours in the Risen Christ,

†Joseph C. Bambera

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

Bishop of Scranton

Holy Week & Easter Schedule

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:55:13 GMT

Palm Sunday / Holy Week / Easter Schedule

2023

PALM SUNDAY

· Mass will be celebrated according to the regular weekly

Saturday and Sunday Mass schedule

· Palms will be available in the front of the Church

for distribution prior to the beginning

of Mass at the entrances of the Church.

HOLY WEEK CONFESSIONS

· Palm Sunday, April 2 ^nd 3:30 P.M. to 4:30

(Two priest available)

· Monday, April 3 ^rd from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

(Two priest available)

· Wednesday, April 5th ^th from 6:00 P.M. to 7:

· Friday, April 7 ^th GOOD FRIDAY from 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.

(Two priest available)

HOLY THURSDAY – MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

· No Mass at 8:00 A.M.

· 6:30 P.M. – MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

· Private prayer and Adoration following Mass until 9:00 P.M.

GOOD FRIDAY

· No Mass at 8:00 A.M.

· 12:30 P.M. Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord

· 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Confessions

(Two Priests available)

· 6:00 P.M. Stations of the Cross

HOLY SATURDAY

11:00 A.M. BASKET BLESSING

· Blessing of Easter baskets will take place in the Church

8:00 P.M. – THE EASTER VIGIL

EASTER SUNDAY

MASSES AT

8:00 A.M. and 10:30 A.M.

NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 07:22:18 GMT

NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH

Starts on Sunday March 10, 2023 to the Feast of St. Joseph on Sunday. March 18. 2023.

The Novena prayers will be recited before each weekday Liturgy and after each Liturgy on the weekend.

Those who are attending the Liturgieswill be blessed with the Relic of St. Joseph.

Note: In 2023, the Solemnity of Saint Joseph is transferred from March 19 to March 20 since March 19 falls on a Sunday. Therefore, the novena can start on March 11, 2023 rather than March 10 if preferred.

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NOVENA TO SAINT JOSEPH

PATRON OF THE UNIVERSAL CHUR CH

O glorious St. Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to you do we come to ask your powerful intercession in obtaining from the merciful Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces that we need for our spiritual and temporal welfare, and in particular the grace of a happy death, and the special favor we now implore

(silently recall the grace you are requesting) . O guardian of the Word incarnate, we know with confidence that your prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God, and that God will grant us whatever is for His greater glory and for our greatest good.

V. O glorious St. Joseph, through your love of Jesus Christ and for the glory of

R. Hear our prayers and ask God to grant our petitions.

Let us Pray:

O glorious St. Joseph, spouse of the Immaculate Virgin, obtain fur us pure, humble, and charitable hearts, and perfect conformity to the will of God. Be our guide, our father and model during life so that we may merit to die as you did in the arms of Jesus and Mary. Dear St. Joseph, foster father of our Lord Jesus Christ, true spouse of the Virgin Mother of God, pray for us!!!

Mens Malvern Retreat Group

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 06:31:21 GMT

The L.J. Ferdinand Malvern Retreat Group

SAVE THE DATE: The L.J. Ferdinand Malvern Retreat Group will hold their annual retreat on

July 14th-16th, 2023 at the Malvern Retreat House. The group has been hosting retreats for over 80 years and includes men from our parish. New retreatants are always welcome and are encouraged to join.

Contact Captain John M. Nonnemacher for more details (570-788-1012).

Church Items for Easter

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 04:38:39 GMT

Church Items Memorialization

EASTER April 09, 2023

EASTER MEMORIALIZATION

We like to Thank Everyone who purchased items for Holy Week and Easter.

Regulations on Fasting & Abstinence

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 04:00:19 GMT

LENT and EASTER GUIDELINES 2023

DIOCESE OF SCRANTON

SS CYRIL & METHODIUS PARISH

Regulations on Fasting and Abstinence

All faithful of the Diocese of Scranton are reminded of Diocesan Statute No. 41, which addresses

the penitential aspect of Lent:

"The season of Lent is penitential in nature and during Lent penance should be not only internal

and individual, but also external and social (Sacrosanctum Concilium, No. 5, 109). Pastors are

obliged to avoid scheduling activities in the parishes which in any way could possibly detract

from the external and social penance required by Lent."

Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023, marks the beginning of Lent.

The following fast and abstinence regulations are observed:

• FASTING is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, April 7, 2023, by all

Catholics over 18 years of age to the beginning of their 60th year. On days of fasting, one

full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken

according to one's needs, but together should not equal another full meal, unless

dispensed or excused.

• ABSTINENCE from meat is to be obs erved by all Catholics who are 14 years of age or

older. Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday are days of

abstinence.

Easter Sale Items

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 16:22:08 GMT

Easter Bake Sale - NO MORE Purchase's BEING TAKEN

Plain Bread $4.50

Raisin Bread $5.00

Rolls - Nut, Apricot, Lemon, Raspberry, Prune,

Poppyseed with and without Raisins $12.00,

Small Plain Paska $6.50

Large Plain Paska $7.00

Small Raisin Paska $7.50

Large Raisin Paska $8.00

Crescent Rolls $5.00 per bag of 12

Small Cabbage Pies $6.50

Frozen Potato Pirohy two dozen per bag $14.00

Frozen Cabbage Pirohy two dozen per bag $14.00

We are asking for pre-orders . We will have a limited supply of bake goods on the tables for

walk-ins but are suggesting guaranteeing your bake goods, please place an order. We are doing

our best to accommodate everyone.

Orders can be placed by calling the rectory at 570-454-0881

Tuesday through Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM. You may also call the church basement at

570-454-9084 Monday, March 20th and Tuesday, March 21st from 6 PM - 9 PM, Thursday,

March 23rd from 6 PM - 9 PM. Monday March 27th- Wednesday March 29th from 6 PM - 9PM.

Please give your phone number on the orders in case we need to contact you to change

your pick-up date.

Last day to order is Wednesday, March 29th by 9 PM.

We ask that you park in the 6th Street parking lot or on the street and enter the church on the

6th side door. You will then proceed down the steps to the basement to pick up your bake

goods and exit the church on the 5th Street side door. The front church doors will not be

opened. Entrance and exit will be in the back of the church only.

Easter Baking Sessions

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 16:03:28 GMT

Easter Baking Sessions

Week # l

Monday, March 20th, baking starting at 5:30 pm

Tuesday, March 21st bagging bake goods after 8 am Mass

Tuesday, March 21st, baking starting at 5:30 pm

Wednesday, March 22nd, bagging bake goods after 8 am Mass

Wednesday, March 22nd· selling bake goods from 2 pm -5 pm

Wednesday, March 22nd, baking starting at 5:30 pm

Thursday, March 23rd, bagging bake goods after 8 am Mass

Friday, March 24th, bagging bake goods after 8 am Mass

Saturday, March 25th, selling bake goods from 9 am -1 pm

Week # 2

Monday, March 27th, baking starting at 5:30 pm

Tuesday, March 28th, bagging bake goods after 8 am Mass

Tuesday, March 28th, baking starting at 5:30 pm

Wednesday, March 29th. bagging bake goods after 8 am Mass

Wednesday, March 29th, selling bake goods 1 pm - 5 pm

Wednesday, March 29th, baking starting at 5:30 PM

Thursday, March 30th, bagging bake goods after 8 am Mass

Thursday, March 30th, baking starting at 5:30 pm

Friday, March 31st bagging bake goods after 8 am Mass

Friday, March 31st, selling bake goods from 1 pm-5 pm

Friday, March 3lst, baking starting at 5:30 pm - If needed to fill orders

Saturday, April 1st, bagging bake goods 8 am

Saturday, April 1st, selling bake goods from 9 am - 1 pm

National Eucharistic Revival

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 21:55:05 GMT

Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera

LENTEN HOLY HOUR WITH BISHOP BAMBERA

REMARKS from HOLY HOUR from Paster Piccola & Parishioners

All of the faithful in the Diocese of Scranton are invited to a Lenten Holy Hour with the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, to commemorate the diocesan phase of the National Eucharistic Revival. These gatherings will take place in each of the twelve deaneries of the Diocese of Scranton. The Lenten Holy Hour for our deanery, the Hazleton Deanery, will take place on

Thursday, March 23 at 7:00PM at Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish

604 North Laurel Street, Hazleton, PA 18201

At their November 2021 General Assembly, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops voted to move forward with plans for a National Eucharistic Revival to renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. The multiyear Eucharistic Revival began on Sunday, June 19, 2022, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body

and Blood of Christ, and culminates with the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, July 17-21, 2024.

Mark your calendars and plan on joining Bishop Bambera as we pray for renewal in our devotion to Jesus Christ present to us in the Eucharist.

Stations of the Cross Times

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:29:58 GMT

Stations of the Cross - Friday's of Lent

1:30 PM - Stations of the Cross ( Holy Family Academy School ) Children's Stations.

As in the Past Years, Adults are welcomed to attend with the children.

6:00 PM - Stations of the Cross ( Adult ) Stations and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

PLEASE NOTE: If school is cancelled or given an early dismissal because of inclement weather on either Wednesday or Fridays of Lent, Stations of the Cross will be Cancelled as well.

We appreciate your attendance weekly to attend Stations of the Cross. Fr. Piccola