Synod on Synodality
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Over the last six months, people throughout the Diocese of Scranton willingly responded to the call of Pope Francis by sharing their hopes, concerns and dreams for the Catholic Church in preparation for the 2023 General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. Our diocese heard from thousands of individuals [...]
Catholic Websites
Resources In his homily this Sunday. Fr. Toomey referred to several Catholic Websites that you can use during this difficult time to grow in the spirit of Christ and give Glory to God. Prayer Sacred Space https://www.sacredspace.ie/ Place to pray Have a special section for praying through the COVID-19 My Catholic Life - A lot [...]
Join Our Online Parish Community!
I wanted to reach out and tell you that we are launching Flocknote as the official Gate of Heaven and Our Lady of Victory parish communications and information portal, where you can stay updated with all of the activities going on at our local church! You can sign up (it takes less than 15 seconds) [...]
A Brief History of Gate of Heaven Church and School
1923 - Our Lady of Victory Chapel, a mission of St. Ignatius Church, Kingston, built. Dedicated on Labor Day 1923 by Bishop Hoban. Aug. 1, 1926 - Rev. John J. O’Leary installed as first pastor of Our Lady of Victory. June 1928 -Erection of St. Therese’s Church began. First Mass sung on Christmas Eve. Nov. [...]
Sacramental Preparation
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Christ instituted the Sacraments of the New Law. There are seven: Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, the Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. The seven Sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life: They give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian's life of faith. There is thus [...]
