October Parish Updates
Dear Parishioner, October 1, 2020 As many of you know, since the moment we were permitted, we have been ensuring that public Masses have been available to all members of our Back Mountain [...]
On-Line Giving for our Parishes
To the Parishioners of Gate of Heaven and Our Lady of Victory, During these unsettling times, so many are striving to help the church financially. Please know that your support is critical and necessary to [...]
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 [...]
Diocese Of Scranton Coronavirus Updates
Effective immediately, and until further notice, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, in union with the Bishops of Pennsylvania, has dispensed the faithful of the Diocese of Scranton from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. Despite the [...]
Father Toomey Invites You To 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 [...]
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 [...]
FORMED.org
FORMED.org There are many new additions to the FORMED website! Under the Programs section, check out “The Wild Goose-Discovering A Deeper Relationship With The Holy Spirit. Another series under Programs is ECHO. This is a [...]
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 [...]
Interested in Joining the Catholic Church
Interested in joining our Catholic Church at Gate of Heaven or Our Lady of Victory? Have Questions? Join us in October! Are you – or someone you know – interested in following Jesus Christ [...]