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Address

715 Hawthorne Street
Avoca, PA 18641

Website

stmaryavoca.com

About St. Mary

St. Mary in Avoca, Pennsylvania is a historic parish rooted in the anthracite coal-mining heritage of the Lackawanna Valley, now part of Queen of the Apostles Parish under Fr. Petro. The community tends three generations-old cemeteries in Avoca, Dupont, and Moosic, and partners with the Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society to preserve digitized Catholic records for descendants.

St. Mary is a Roman Catholic parish in Avoca, Pennsylvania, part of the Diocese of Scranton. The parish offers Mass 4 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM

Tuesday

9 AM

Thursday

9 AM

Saturday

5:30 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

RCIA / OCIA

Schedule: Sunday

Faith Formation & Religious Education

Faith Formation

Schedule: Sunday

Rosary Groups

Rosary Group

Schedule: Friday

Rosary Society. Events Calendar Donate Online SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the Diocesan Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the USA on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday, June

Men's Groups

Men's Group

Knights of Columbus, Pittston Council #372, is a Catholic men’s fraternal benefit society established in our area. All Catholic men are invited to join. Holy Redeemer System is our regionalized Cathol

Choir & Music Ministry

Choir

Schedule: Sunday

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Mary? ▼

St. Mary Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Tuesday, Thursday.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Mary? ▼

Yes, St. Mary celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Where is St. Mary located? ▼

St. Mary is located at 715 Hawthorne Street, Avoca, PA 18641. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

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