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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 serve you better. Registration in the parish is a condition for admission to our religious education program; reception of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, First Penance, First Eucharist, and matrimony; and testimonial letters for sponsorship of certain sacraments outside of the parish. New residents are welcome and may register by contacting the rectory.
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"); } if (document.form.q.options[14].selected == true) { document.write("Bulletin Deadline: Entries for the parish bulletin must be turned in to the rectory by noon on Monday if they are to appear in the upcoming Sunday's bulletin.
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329 Cliff Street, Honesdale, PA 18431
Telephone: (570) 253-1074
Fax: (570) 253-2014
School Web site (PSA information, calendars, forms, news, & more)
Zoomshare overview 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 parish priests and lay personnel. Registration for the next school year begins in January.
List of Scholarships Provided by the School
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