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The Parishes of

Holy Cross & Blessed Sacrament

Diocese of Scranton

"Live Jesus & Mary"

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WELCOME TO

The Parishes of

Holy Cross & Blessed Sacrament

Diocese of Scranton

"Live Jesus & Mary"

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St. Patrick's Church

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HOLY CROSS PARISH

at the Church of St. Patrick's

formed in February 2010 from the following parishes:

Holy Ghost (Slovak) Church (closed 2/14/2010)

St. Michael the Archangel (Polish) Church (closed 2/7/2010)

St. Patrick Church (closed 2/2010)

BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH

at the Church of St. Anthony's

formed in December 2009 from the following parishes:

St. Anthony (Polish) Church (closed 12/13/2009)

St. Bridget Church (closed 11/15/2009)

St. John the Baptist (Slovak) Church (closed 11/21/2009)

St. Mary (Hungarian/Magyar) Church (closed 6/29/1997)

Holy Cross Parish

at the Church of St. Patrick

formed in February 2010 from the following parishes:

Holy Ghost (Slovak) (closed 2/14/2010)

St. Michael the Archangel (Polish) (closed 2/7/2010)

St. Patrick (closed 2/2010)

Blessed Sacrament Parish

at the Church of St. Anthony of Padua

formed in December 2009 from the following parishes:

St. Anthony (Polish) (closed 12/13/2009)

St. Bridget (closed 11/15/2009)

St. John the Baptist (Slovak) (closed 11/21/2009)

St. Mary (Hungarian/Magyar) (closed 6/29/1997)

Welcome to your home!

Rev. Scott Sterowski, Pastor of Holy Cross & Blessed Sacrament Parishes since July 2021. Father Sterowski was ordained on June 29, 1991. "Father Scott" as he is often called, is a native of Swoyersville, Pennsylvania and the only child to Leonard and Theresa (Slovinski) Sterowski. The parishes of Holy Cross and Blessed Sacrament are truly blessed to have such a caring and devoted pastor assigned to us.

Deacon John Musyt (since 2017) serves the parishioners of both Holy Cross & Blessed Sacrament Parishes. "Deacon John", is a native of Olyphant and son of John & Irene Pallo Musyt. Deacon John is married to wife, Jacqueline (Draim), has 2 sons: Drs. Jonathan M.D. & Jeffrey Ph. D., along with 2 grandsons. Deacon John is always ready to assist wherever needed. The parish communities of Holy Cross & Blessed Sacrament are indebted to John for all that he does.

Mission Statement

As baptized followers of Jesus Christ,

guided by the Holy Spirit,

we strive to proclaim the Gospel

by promoting a welcoming community;

celebrating the Eucharist and living our faith with

charity, peace and justice.

Mission Statement

As baptized followers of Jesus Christ,

guided by the Holy Spirit,

we strive to proclaim the Gospel

by promoting a welcoming community;

celebrating the Eucharist and living our faith with

charity, peace and justice.

Please contact the Parish Office whenever a member of your family has become sick or hospitalized. Please note, because of the government regulations regarding privacy, hospitals cannot release information without a patient’s consent.

Hospital Visits &

Anointing of the Sick

Scranton - Mid Valley Area

Any parishioner who is homebound or in a Nursing Home and wishes to receive the Eucharist on a monthly basis is asked to contact the Parish Office to schedule a visit and provide the necessary information. Father Sterowski and Deacon Musyt share the visits monthly.

Monthly Visitation

Mid Valley Area

Vision 2030

Visit the Diocese of Scranton website to learn more about the current "2030 Vision" process.

Vision 2030

Hospital Visits &

Anointing of the Sick

Scranton - Mid Valley Area

Monthly Visitation

Mid Valley Area

Directions to St. Patrick's Church Directions to St. Anthony's Church

Directions

St. Patrick's Church at Holy Cross Parish is located at:

200 Delware Avenue, Olyphant, PA 18447

St. Anthony's Church at Blessed Sacrament Parish is located at:

215 Rebecca Street, Throop, PA 18512

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