LOCATION OF CHURCHES
St. John the Evangelist
150 Terrace St., Honesdale, PA 18431
St. Mary Magdalen
Church and Fifth Streets, Honesdale, PA 18431
St. Joseph
Route 191, Rileyville, PA 18431
PARISH OFFICE
414 Church Street, Honesdale, PA 18431
Telephone: (570) 253-4561
Social Concerns Office: (570) 253-1229
Fax: (570) 253-1058
Email: stjohnshonesdale@verizon.net
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Pastor: Rev. Martin Boylan
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Balaraju Desam
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Devasayaham Undralla
Permanent Deacon: Rev. Mr. Mark S. Jennings
Director of Music: Mr. John Propeack
Religious Education Coordinator: Mrs. Val Latona
Contact People for Organizations
List of Parish Organizations contact people
List of Religious Education contact people
List of Social Education contact people
List of Related Organizations contact people
List of Liturgical Ministries contact people
List of Devotions contact people
List of Sacraments contact people
Changes in Name or Contact Information
Please notify the parish office of any change in name, address, or phone number.
Parish Registration
So that our community may be better served, all parishioners should be registered. We must know you belong to our parish in order to issue letters in connection with sponsorship of Baptism, Confirmation, and Matrimony, as well as school and character references. Individuals may register by contacting the parish office.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Are you interested in learning more about becoming Catholic or renewing your Catholic faith? Are you baptized but have not received the other sacraments and would like to? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program can help. We begin with a time of inquiry where any question about the Catholic faith tradition can be asked. Some find their questions answered, and that is enough for them. Others join us in prayer and discernment to see if they wish to continue the process of becoming Catholic Christian. We meet on Sundays after the 10:30 a.m. Mass beginning in September of each year. Please call the parish office for more information.
Bulletin
Entries for the parish bulletin must be turned in to the parish office by noon on Tuesday if they are to appear in the upcoming Sunday's bulletin.
Envelopes
Parish envelopes act as an important sign of our commitment to the welfare of the parish. Regular use of parish envelopes provides the pastor with a record of parish income, thus allowing for future financial planning. Contributions enclosed in envelopes are recorded at the office, and parishioners are provided with a record of their contribution at year's end. Contact the parish office to receive envelopes. Contributions to St. John's Parish may also be made by automatic withdrawl from your checking or savings account. Please call the parish office for details.
Appointments with Priests
Appointments may be made by calling or talking directly to a priest. Whenever possible, schedule the appointment with the priest with whom you wish to speak prior to stopping by the rectory.
Ministry of Care Program
Among the Church's ministries, the care of the sick, aging, and frail is essential. The Ministry of Care program is an outreach to those who are unable to participate in the celebration of Eucharist because of illness or age. If you are interested in learning more about this program, please contact the rectory.
Communion to the Homebound or Ill
A priest will bring Holy Communion around the time of First Friday to those parishioners unable to attend Mass regularly. Contact the parish office to make the necessary arrangements. A weekly Mass or communion service is said at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center for the residents. Parish priests serve the following facilities for pastoral visits and distribution of Holy Communion: Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Wayne County Memorial Hospital, Mallard Meadows and Bethany Village.
Gifts and Bequests
There are many generous and creative ways for you to give to your parish. One of the most common ways is to include your Church in your will. Other methods of giving are stocks and bonds, property, life insurance policies, jewelry, or antiques. The parish office has several sample forms of bequest to make your action easy.
Cemeteries
The parish maintains cemeteries at three locations: St. John the Evangelist's and St. Mary Magdalen's in Honesdale, and St. Joseph's in Rileyville. Cemetery plots are available. Contact the parish office for information.
PARISH CENTER & OFFICES (former Convent)
Located on Church Street next to St. Mary Magdalen Church. Houses Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, parish offices, and rooms for small-group meetings.
HOLY FAMILY HALL
Located beneath St. John the Evangelist Church, can be used for meetings or parish functions.
ST. MARY'S MEETING ROOM
Basement facility located in St. Mary Magdalen Church, which is used for parish functions.
ST. VINCENT'S REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
329 Cliff Street, Honesdale, PA 18431
Telephone: (570) 253-1074
Fax: (570) 253-2014
"My School" Web site (calendars, forms, news, & more)
PSA Web site
St. Vincent's School provides a Catholic education, accredited by the Middle States Association, for students of St. John the Evangelist and nearby parishes. It offers programs for preschool, kindergarten, and first through eighth grades. Preschool has a separate program for three-year-olds and four-year-olds. The kindergarten program has full-day sessions available. Tuition payment is a joint venture between parents and participating parishes. Financial aid based on need is available for kindergarten through eighth grade. Contact the school for more information. Faculty is comprised of the priest of the parish and lay personnel. Registration for the next school year begins in January.
List of Scholarships Provided by St. Vincent's School
