Second Presbyterian Church, Parsonage Street, Pittston selected their member of the year. This award, the Michael Orlando, Sr. Member of the Year Award, given by Joseph and Michael Orlando and Maria Orlando-Doyle, was established to recognize those individuals who unselfishly give their talents to the church and to the working of God’s will. The award, led by the Orlando Family, is selected by a committee of past recipients of this award. This year’s recipient, Karen Sobuta, is shown in the above picture with the Rev. David Brague, Marie Orlando Doyle and Michael Orlando. Karen is a member of the Board of Deacons and serves as the chairperson, volunteers for many mission and committee activities within the church and also is a member of the choir.
Annual Labor Day Triduum in honor of St. Joseph the Worker will continue at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Route 315, Laflin, with novena services each night at 7:00 p.m. in the seminary chapel.
Special Mass on Labor Day morning, Sept. 7, at 10:30 a.m. will be celebrated by the Oblate priests for all area workers and those unemployed. Bread will be blessed & distributed at the conclusion of the Labor Day morning Mass as a symbol of the “fruit of our labor”. Preacher of the Labor Day Triduum (Friday – Sunday) will be Rev. Leo McKernan, Preacher of the Call to Holiness Mission for the Diocese of Scranton.
Pizza Sale
The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston will be holding a homemade pizza sale on Friday, September 11. Pizzas can be ordered baked or unbaked, with or without onions, also with sweet red pepper topping for an additional $1.50 Pick up will be Friday, September 11 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Cost for a tray of pizza is $10.00. Half tray of pizza is $5.50.
Orders can be called in to the church office at 655-1083 or Any Griglock at 654-9075.
Divine Mercy Shrine
A pilgrimage to Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, will be held on St. Faustina’s Feast Day on Monday, October 5.
The Martz Trailways Charter Bus will leave at 7:15 a.m. from the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, 1800 State Highway 315, Pittston.
Breakfast refreshments will be served on the bus. Pack your own sandwich lunch. DVDs on St. Faustina Divine Mercy will be shown along with Rosary and Chaplet.
Itinerary includes: Tour of grounds and gift shop upon arrival, lunch at 12:00, 1:00 p.m. Holy Hour, Eucharistic Adoration and confessions (indoors), 1:30 p.m. Rosary for Life, 2:00 p.m. Holy Mass (Mother of Mercy Shrine), 3:00 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy in song, Exposition and Benediction followed by blessing of 1st class relic of St. Faustina, 3:30 p.m. more confessions, free time on grounds and gift shop, departure from shrine at 5:00 p.m., dinner will follow at Agean Breeze Restaurant.
Please contact Divine Mercy Cenacle Leader, Cathy Mack at 654-6063 before September 14, 2009.
Catholic Young Adults
The next meetings of the Catholic Young Adult Group for ages 18 to 38 will be held on October 7 and October 21 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 241 William Street, Pittston in the meeting room of the parish center.
Join other young adults who seek to grow in their faith, discuss current events and participate in social outreach activities. The meetings are held every first and third Wednesday of each moth. For more information or directions, please call Lynne Marie Busch 690-0512.
Yard Sale
St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, Old Forge will hold its annual yard sale and ethnic food sale on Saturday September 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We have a wide variety of items to offer. Ethnic food will include halupki, halushki, pierogies and kielbasa sandwiches. A bake sale will also be featured.
St. John’s A&R
St. John the Evangelist Community of Pittston Altar and Rosary Society will meet on September 16 at 7 p.m. in the church hall. Refreshments will be served.
Pierogi Sale
St. Michaels Orthodox Church, corner of Church and Winters Streets, Old Forge will sponsor a pierogie sale on Tuesday, September 22. To order please call 457-9280, 562-3965, 586-2632 or church hall 457-2875 and leave a message. Pick up is 2-5 p.m. at lower church hall. Price is $5.00 per dozen.
Roast Beef Supper
A Family Style Roast Beef Supper will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Route 118 Dallas on Saturday, September 19. Dinner will be served from 4-6:30 p.m. take outs from 3:30 p.m.
Adults are $8:50, child under 12 $3.50. Tickets can be obtained by calling 675-3859 or at the door. Building is wheelchair accessible.
Fall Course Offering
The Alliance Bible Institute will begin its Fall Course offering “Prophecy”, an overview from Genesis through Revelation. The college level class will be held at the Christian and Missionary Alliance church, 317 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston for ten consecutive Sunday evenings, beginning September 13 and concluding on November 15 from 6-8 p.m. each evening. Dr. Michael E. Benner will be the instructor. This course on Biblical Prophecy will help students develop an understanding of the importance, reality and scope of Biblical prophecy; define the necessity, importance and interpretation principles of Biblical prophecy and enhance the perspective of the breadth and depth of Biblical prophecy from Genesis to Revelation. Registration is required by calling the Alliance Bible Institute at 654-2500
Oblates Lay Cooperators
The Oblates of St. Joseph Lay Cooperator Society will hold its first monthly meeting of the 2009-2010 season on Wednesday, September 9, at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Route 315 in Pittston.
The meeting will follow the 7:00 p.m. Novena to St. Joseph and St. Joseph Marello.
The lay society welcomes anyone who would like to support the local Oblate priests in their spiritual and apostolic work.
Flea Market
St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Old Forge is having a Flea Market and Bake Sale on Saturday, September 26, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event will be held, rain or shine, in the church hall, 320 Vine Street, Old Forge.
There will be an array of items such as household items, clothing including woman’s plus sizes and maternity, children’s clothing and toys, holiday decorations and other every day needs. A variety of food items and refreshments will be available.
The hall is located just down the street from the annual Forge Estates Multi Family Yard Sale.
There is ample parking in the church lot. The public is invited. No Early Birds.
Reverend Gary Mensinger is Pastor
Chicken Barbecue
Annual Chicken Barbecue and Flea Market, will be held at Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, 420 Main Road, Buttonwood, Hanover Township, Sunday Sept. 20, from 12-5p.m. on the church grounds. Dinner includes one-half chicken, baked potato, cole slaw, applesauce, roll, drink and dessert. Cost is only $8.00.
The flea market continues the following weekend Fri. Sept. 25, and Sat. Sept. 26, 8-12:30 p.m., Sun. Sept. 27, 9-12:30 p.m. Craft tables are available. For more information, please call the rectory at 823-6242.
Special Presentation
On Sunday, September 13, JMJ 750 AM Catholic Radio presents Exorcism and the Church Militant at the Oblates of St. Joseph, Pittston with Father Thomas Euteneuer, President Human Life International, US Marine and EWTN Personality. There will be a Mass at 4 p.m., with program from 5 to 7 p.m. A question and answer session will follow the program.
Holiday Gift Show
St. John’s PM Church, Avoca, has planned a Holiday Craft and Gift Show for Saturday, November 7, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Oblates of St. Joseph, Rt. 315.
There will be 50+ vendors showcasing a wide variety of handmade craft and gift items that will be perfect for Christmas gift giving.
Refreshments and a Theme Basket raffle will also be available.
Admission and parking are free! For vendor info, please call Judy at 655-8860.
Christmas Show
The United Methodist Women’s Group Pittston Church is sponsoring a bus trip on Saturday, November 28 to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see a fabulous Christmas Show. Cost of trip is $87 which includes bus seat, show ticket and dinner.
For additional information or to make a reservation, call 654-2310 or 654-8775. Seats are going fast.
Pray the Rosary
Join the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants and other young adults as we pray the Rosary at Allentown Women’s Center 1409 Union Blvd, rear entrance at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for an end to abortion.
We meet at 7 a.m. at St. Ann’s Basilica in West Scranton. Rides are available.
This event is held every second Saturday of the month for more information email [emailprotected]
Bethel United Methodist
Main St., Avoca
11:15 a.m. Worship
Blessed Sacrament
Rock St., Hughestown
St. Mary’s Assumption
Church St., Pittston
St. Mary’s H of C
N. Main St., Pittston
Our School of Religious Education will begin on Sunday, September 13. Classes for students in grades 1 – 7 will be held on Sunday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. If your child is seeking admission into the Sacramental Preparation Program for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, you should note the following guidelines. The usual grade level for these sacraments is grade two. To be admitted to this program, a child must have already completed one year of religious formation, either in a Religious Education Program, or in Religion class in a Catholic school. If your child is enrolling in grades 6 or 7, he/she will be beginning an immediate two-year preparation program for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring of 2011. For those who will be entering 1st grade in September or who may be newly registered in public school, registration packets are available in the back of each of our churches. If you have any questions, please call the parish office (654-0263) or Maurita Bartnikowski (655-0158).
Father Tom will lead a Scripture Study on the Gospel of St. Luke. There will be two programs, one on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and one on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Both programs will be held in the Religious Education Center at St. Mary, Help of Christians. There will be 12 sessions for each program. The Scripture Study combines personal Bible reading and study, faith sharing, lecture and prayer in an informal setting. The program will begin on Tuesday, September 8.
Our annual parish appreciation party is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, at 2:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall. It is hoped that all adult parish volunteers: readers, Eucharistic Ministers, choir members, ushers, church cleaners, collection counters, CCD teachers, Vacation Bible School volunteers, etc. will be able to be with us. Please call the parish office to make your reservation. The deadline for reservations will be Monday, September 14, 2009.
On the first Friday of each month Communion is brought to those who are unable to participate in Sunday Mass because of age or health. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated with anyone seriously ill, anticipating a serious operation, or quite elderly. Please notify the parish office of anyone desiring these Sacraments, as well as anyone in the hospital or a nursing home.
The address for the parish webpage is: www.blessedmarys-pittston.org. You will find links to the Schedule for Liturgical Ministers, our weekly bulletins, monthly calendars, upcoming events and additional information. We hope that you will find the information useful and easily accessible.
Brick United Methodist
905 Foote Ave., Duryea
Pastor Michael Shambora
Service: Sunday 9:45 a.m.
Fellowship coffee hour afterward downstairs.
First CongregationalUnited Church of Christ
500 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston
The Rev. Wayne Shontz, Jr., Pastor
Sanctuary is handicapped accessible. Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. H. Merritt Hughes will be our worship leader today.
First Baptist Church
Pittston
Rev. James H. Breese, Pastor
Sunday Worship and Praise Service 9:30 a.m.; Children’s Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Adult/Teen Sunday School immediately following service.
Bible Study/Prayer Service Wednesday evening at 7:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Chairlift is available.
Teen/Youth night last Friday of every month at 7:15 p.m. in the church hall. All area youth are invited for fellowship, refreshments and fun.
First Congregational UCC
500 Luzerne Avenue
West Pittston
The Rev. Wayne Shontz, Jr., Pastor
Sanctuary is handicapped accessible.
Sunday Worship Service with Holy Communion 11 a.m.
First United Methodist Church
West Pittston
The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule.
Sunday, September 6 – 10 a.m. Worship
Monday, September 7 – Labor Day
Tuesday, September 8 – 6:15 p.m. United Methodist Women covered dish
Wednesday, September 9 – 7 p.m. choir
Thursday, September 10 – 6:30 class 18 officer’s buffet
Friday, September 11 – pizza sale, 5:30 p.m. wedding rehearsal
Saturday, September 12 – 1-3 p.m. baby shower, 2 p.m. wedding, 4 p.m. weed and feed.
First United Presbyterian
14 Broad St, Pittston
The Session of the First United Presbyterian Church, Pittston announces the following schedule
Sundays, 9:15 Worship The Rev. William Lukesh, Pastor
Saturday, September 19, 7:30 p.m. – Scotland’s Jim Malcolm, singer-songwriter, in concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of poet laureate and lyricist Robert Burns.
Donation $10.00. (Mail check payable to 1st Presbyterian Pittston, PO Box 411, Pittston, PA 18640 or call(570) 905-9074 or email [emailprotected])
First United Presbyterian
Exeter Ave., West Pittston
The Session of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule.
Sunday, September 6 – 9:30 a.m. Worship
Monday, September 7 – 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book meets in kitchen
Tuesday, September 8 – 7 p.m. Deacons
Wednesday, September 9 – 9 a.m. Morning Circle; noon, 6:45 and 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursday, September 10 – 7:30 p.m. Session
Saturday, September 12 – 10 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous
Sunday, September 13 – 9:30 a.m. Sunday School kick off breakfast, 10:30 a.m. Worship.
The First United Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Exeter Avenue and Warren Street.
The Sanctuary is handicapped accessible and childcare is available during Worship.
Full Gospel Chapel
1113 Main Street, Avoca
(570) 457-5042
John Mark and Sandy Pool, prophetic evangelists will be ministering at 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 6. John Mark has been featured on Elijah List and has a powerful prophetic ministry. All our welcome.
Sept. 27, at 10:30 a.m. Johanna Coe Hearndon will be minsitering with the gift of healing through prayer.
Glendale Gospel Church
105 Church Drive
Glendale/Pittston Township
Sunday Service 10:45 a.m.
Grace Bible Church
317 Race St., West Pittston
Grace Bible Church, 317 Race Street, West Pittston will be holding special evangelistic meetings with Evangelist Ben Haupt at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, September 13 and continuing at 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, September 14 to 18. The public is invited to attend. For more information, please call the church office at 654-9877 or Pastor David Culley at 883-7036.
Harding Church of Christ
RR 1 Box 187A, Falls
Sunday services: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Church Service.
Phone 388-6534. www.hardingchurchofchrist.org
Holy Mother of Sorrows
PNC Church
212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont
Fr. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor
Sunday Mass Schedule: 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Daily Mass at 9:00 a.m.
Our big Harvest Festival (Dozynki) will be held on our Church grounds Sept. 13. from 10:00 a.m. till dusk. There will be music by the Polka Punch Band. We will be serving Polish and American foods. There will be pierogies, piggies, haluski, potato pancakes, and kielbosy. Plus hotdogs, hamburgers, wimpies and funnel cakes etc. Blessing of the Harvest Wreath will take place in Church at 2:00 p.m.
Everyone is invited to attend our beautiful and traditional ceremony. There also will be games for children and adults. We will have many basket prizes, some of big value.
Holy Redeemer
Route 92, Harding
As we pause this Labor Day, you are encouraged to join in the celebration of Mass to ask God’s special blessing on all that we do. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 7, at 8:30 a.m.
Religious Education classes and registration for grades 1st through 8th will take place on Sunday, September 20. Please refer to bulletin for more information.
We are looking for donations of worsted weight yarn and plastic crochet hooks in sizes: G, H, J, and K. This is for the boys at Saint Michael’s. Please place your donations under the table in the back of the church at Holy Redeemer.
Immaculate Conception
Luzerne Ave., West Pittston
As we pause this Labor Day, you are encouraged to join in the celebration of Mass to ask God’s special blessing on all that we do. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 7, at 8:30 a.m.
Religious Education classes and registration for grades 1st through 8th will take place on Sunday, September 20. Please refer to bulletin for more information.
Cantor schedules can be picked up in the Choir loft and Eucharistic Minister schedules can be picked up in the Sacristy
Inkerman Presbyterian
Main St., Inkerman
Services: Sundays, 8:30 a.m.
Langcliffe Presbyterian Church
Main Street Avoca
In addition to air conditioning, the Langcliffe Church is handicap accessible and nursery school is provided for young children.
Anyone is welcome to worship with us.
Oblates of St. Joseph
Highway 315, Pittston
Daily Masses at 7:30 a.m. (Saturdays 8:00 a.m.).
Confessions are heard daily from 9:00 a.m. – noon / 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Perpetual Novena in Honor of St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello is held every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Recitation of the holy rosary and confessions precede the novena service.
Tune into Catholic Radio 750 AM. The studio is located in the seminary building with call letters WQOR (Queen Of the Rosary). For more information, contact the station at 287-4670.
Due to unforeseen problems with the varnishing of the gymnasium floor, the gymnasium cannot be opened for basketball rentals until further notice. It is hoped that within a week or two the gym can re-open for business.
The Pittston Catholic Youth Group will hold their first weekly meeting of the new school year is set for Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Oblates Seminary community room. The youth group is open to all young people age 12 and over. For more information, contact Fr. Paul at 654-7542 or [emailprotected]
Special Mass tomorrow morning (Labor Day), at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by the Oblate priests in honor of St. Joseph the Worker for all area workers and those seeking employment. Bread will be blessed & distributed at the conclusion of the Mass as a symbol of the “fruit of our labor”. Tomorrow’s Mass concludes a three-day novena held over this weekend, preached by Rev. Leo McKernan of the Diocese of Scranton. All are welcome!
Oblates of St. Joseph Lay Cooperators Society will hold their first meeting of the new social year this Wednesday, Sept. 9, after the 7:00 p.m. Novena to St. Joseph in the seminary community room. The meeting will be conducted by the new incoming officers, who will be officially installed at the Labor Day morning Mass in honor of St. Joseph the Worker. New members are most welcome.
Special Mass and presentation next Sunday, September 13, by Father Thomas Euteneuer, President of Human Life International and an EWTN personality. His topic will be “Exorcism and the Church Militant”. Mass begins at 4:00 p.m. at the seminary chapel, followed by his talk at 5:00 p.m. After the presentation, Father will hold a question and answer period with those in attendance. The event is FREE of charge and open to the public! For more information contact JMJ Catholic Radio at 287-4670.
Mass enrollments, cards and other religious articles are available at the office. Feel free to stop by for any of your personal religious needs.
The seminary facility is available for small meetings, events and activities, etc. Contact Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ at 654-7542 or at [emailprotected]
Check out the seminary website: www.oblates-stjoseph.com for any current and vocational information.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
William St., Pittston
Prayer Group will resume on Tuesday, September 15 at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend
Holy Name Society will resume its monthly meetings on September 8 at 7 p.m. in the conference room. New members are welcome.
In order to best accommodate the parishioners of both parishes and to answer parent’s concerns, religious education classes for K-3 will be held on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and classes for 4, 5, and 6 grades will be on Sundays from 10 to 11 a.m. All classes will be held in Mt. Carmel Church Classrooms.
The parent/guardian meeting for religious education will still be held on Tuesday, September 8 in Mt. Carmel Church Hall
Classes will begin on Wednesday, September 9 for grades K-3 and on Sunday, September 13 for grades 4, 5, and 6. In addition, there will be an opening Mass for all CCD students on Sunday, September 17 at 11:15 a.m.
If you have not yet registered your child for religious instruction please pick up a form at the entrance to the church.
The next Youth Group meeting will take place at Oblates of St. Joseph on September 17 at 7 p.m. For further information email AJ and Kristen Kuczenski at [emailprotected] or call the Oblate Seminary at 654-7542.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Lackawanna Ave., Dupont
The weekly mass schedule is: Monday through Friday at 7:00 a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
The rectory office will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
We are pleased to welcome our new altar servers who have agreed to serve the Lord in this special way. They are Joshua Bryk, Evan Elko, Christian Holmes, Brad Olsen, Jessica Wesolowski, Zeb Chisdock, Joshua Hartigan, Austin Kleinberger, Jeremy Stanco, Brianna Zawacki and Victoria Zawacki.
This weekend through the sacrament of Baptism, we welcome into our Catholic Family, Ryan Scott Kowalczyk, son of Scott and Melodey Kowalczyk.
CCD Registration will take place on Sunday, September 13 after the 8:30 a.m. mass until 10:15 a.m. Parents of public school students in grades 1 through 4 and all upper class students that did not receive Confirmation should report to the church hall to sign up their children. The fee is $25.00 per student. Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00PM to 7:00PM in our parish school. If you have any questions regarding the CCD program, please contact Elaine Starinski at 654-6952.
Confirmation will most likely take place in early fall of 2010. It is most important that students in grades 5 and up take part in this year’s CCD classes. A student who does not take part in this year’s CCD program and shows up in September 2010 will not be eligible for Confirmation in 2010.
CCD teachers will meet on September 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory. All teachers and teacher’s aides for grades 1 through 4 and for the Confirmation class are asked to attend this meeting.
Any parish adult or high school student wanting to help with the CCD program should contact Elaine Starinski at 654-6952. New volunteers are always welcome.
If there is anyone in our parish who is in need of religious instructions but is not currently enrolling in our CCD program due to special needs, we would like to make sure they have the opportunity to grow spiritually. Feel free to contact our CCD coordinator Elaine Starinski for more information. Elaine can be reached at 654-6952 or 362-1900.
Members of the Holy Name Society will attend Mass and receive as a group at the 8:30 a.m. mass next Sunday, Sept. 13.
The annual Sacred Heart Holy Name Society Ziti Dinner will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26 beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the church hall. The cost is $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under age 12. Tickets may be purchased from any Holy Name Society member or by calling the rectory at 654-3713 during office hours.
The Choir will resume practice on Thursday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the choir loft. New members are always welcome.
St. Anthony’s
Memorial Avenue, Exeter
Next Sunday, at St. Anthony’s Church, we will celebrate Grandparents Day. The 10:30 a.m. Mass will be offered for all the grandparents living and deceased.
Classes for all Confirmation students in the public and Catholic schools, grades 6 & 7, will begin on Sunday, September 20 at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Center. After class the students will attend the 10:30 a.m. Mass. If you have any questions or special needs, feel free to call Father Joe at 654-2103 or Denise at 239-3585.
Religious Education Classes will begin on Monday, September 14, Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Wyoming Area students will attend classes on Monday afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Grades 1st to 5th. Students from other school districts on Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 1st to 5th. High School Students will begin on Sunday October 4. Kindergarten children will begin on Monday, October 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Denise will be in the Parish Center this Sunday from 10:00 to noon for registration.
Religious Education Teachers will meet on Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.
There will be a meeting for all Commentators and Lectors on Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.
The Golden Age Club will meet on Thursday, September 10, at 1:30 p.m. at the Parish Center. Hostesses are: Grace Loftus, Irene Perini & Helen Parulis.
Weekday Masses: Monday through Saturday at 7:00 a.m. Also on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday an additional Mass at 11:00 a.m.
Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Mass with Novena prayers to the Miraculous Medal and Mother Cabrini. Confessions before Mass.
Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Mass with Novena prayers to St. Anthony of Padua. Confessions before Mass.
On Wednesday after the 7:00 & 11:00 a.m. Mass, Novena prayers to St. Joseph and St. Joseph Marello.
The Eucharistic Adoration is held every day from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by the Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament.
Weekend Masses: on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., on Sunday at 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. and at 7:00 p.m. (the last Mass in the valley). The Rosary is recited 20 minutes before the weekend Masses. Confessions are heard on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and before Masses.
St. John the Evangelist Parish Community
Pittston
Registration for religious education continues after the 10 a.m. mass in the auditorium of Seton Catholic.
Registration is $25 per child and $65 for three children or more. Parents must be registered members of the parish. Families registered in neighboring parishes who wish to enroll their children must first obtain a letter of permission from their pastor.
Children’s weekly bible story hour is held on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church hall for all children.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, RICA, including Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist, will begin in September. Contact Mrs. Patricia Marx at 947-9462 for more information.
The Greater Pittston Food Pantry sponsored by the Care and Concern Committee of St. John Evangelist Parish. If you are in need of food, please call 654-9923.
Do you have any surplus fruits or vegetables? If so please consider donating some to the Greater Pittston Food Pantry. A member of the pantry would be happy to pick them up. Contact Peggy at 817-6974.
The need is tremendous and growing for the Greater Pittston Health Clinic.
If you are a healthcare professional and would like to volunteer please call the parish office for more information.
St John’s Lutheran
9 Wood St., Pittston
Worship begins at 9 a.m.
Pastor: Will Cole
Organist: Marcia Colleran
Acolyte: Shelby Rinaldi
Lay Reader: Doris Mersincavage
Time is fast approaching for our College Football trip to see Navy vs Western Kentucky on September 26.
Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m.
There will be a Saturday Communion Service once a month starting September 19 at 4 p.m.
There are still openings for the Votive Candle and Bulletin for September 13 and 27. See Doris Mersincavage after Church or leave a message at the number listed below.
Acolyte schedule for the remaining for the Month of September is: 13, John Peterson; 20, Katelyn Colleran; 27, Marissa Facciponti.
Altar Guild for this Month is Michelle Cherney, Kathy Capabianco and the Alternate is Marcia Colleran.
If you have any questions comment or need more information please call 655-2505 and leave your name number and a message and Pastor Cole or a member of St. Johns will get back to you As soon as possible.
Our e-mail address is [emailprotected]
St. John’s P.M. Church
316 Main St., Avoca
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Choir Practice Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study Thursday 7:00 p.m.
CUBS (Christian Unity Builders) 2nd and 4th Monday of every month
St. Maria Goretti
Laflin Road, Laflin
Our CCD classes for student grades K-8 will begin on September 13. Registration forms are available in the foyer of the church up until the day classes begin.
We are in need of a Confirmation Teacher. Class meets once a month. We are attempting to make each class smaller. There are 60 plus students who will receive this year.
Each month children are asked to participate in the Mass at 11 a.m. The first children’s liturgy will be September 27. The children will attend the usual CCD class. and go to Mass following class.
The Choir will be rehearsing on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. All current and new members are invited to attend. The choir will be singing as a group on the first Sunday of every month. and for special events and holidays. for further information call Jennifer Johnson 208-5750 or email [emailprotected]
Catholic Men’s breakfast will be held on Saturday, September 19 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the East Mountain Inn and Suites, 2400 Eat Mountain Blvd. Wilkes-Barre. Suggested Offering is $15.00 Guest Speaker is Mark Houck, Co-founder of the Kingsmen. The parish contact from St. Maria Goretti is Dr. Louis Guarnieri, 288-9998. Send registration with name, address, phone & email and checks payable to Guardian of the Redeemer CMF,Attn Glenn, 31 Dorchester Drive, Dallas, Pa 18612.
Saint Mary’s
Hawthorne St., Avoca
[emailprotected]
www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com
Classes for St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches’ joint religious education classes will begin soon. The program will commence with a back-to-school Mass today at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St. Classes for First Holy Communion students (second grade) will meet Sundays from 9-10:30 a.m. beginning September 13. Classes for students in grades K-8, with the exception of second grade, will meet Mondays from 4:30-5:45 p.m. beginning September 14. All classes will take place in St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St.
To ensure your children are enrolled, receive their books, and their religious instruction to properly prepare them to receive the Sacraments, please submit their individual registration forms that have been mailed to you and return them to your parish with the required fee. The forms and fees can also be placed in the collection basket at any weekend Mass or either rectory office.
St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Youth Club will meet today from 6:30-8 p.m. in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church auditorium, 1000 Main St. At this meeting, plans will be finalized for the group’s October bowling trip. New members are welcome.
St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Youth Club is currently conducting a teddy bear drive. The public can deposit new or fairly new teddy bears in any of the containers in either of the church vestibules or at either rectory. The teddy bears will be donated to the Geisinger Pediatric Unit. Lori Ostrowski is the youth group coordinator.
St. Mary’s Choir will have rehearsal for its September 11th Mass, Monday, Sept. 7 from 7-9 p.m. at the church, 715 Hawthorne St. New members are always welcome.
St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches’ religious education teachers and aides will meet Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. Debby Yuschovitz is the director of religious education.
The St. Mary’s Church/Avoca Fire Department annual September 11th Mass will take place Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. The service will begin with a procession at 6:45 p.m. of firefighters, EMS workers, police officers, and military personnel from the Avoca Fire Department, 740 Main St., to the church. The public is invited to attend.
St. Mary’s Church Altar and Rosary Society will meet Sunday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. New members are welcome.
St. Mary’s Church will have its annual fall night at the races Saturday, Oct. 10 in St. Mary’s School auditorium.
Daily Mass at St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches takes place at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St., during September, October, and November. Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday are at 8 a.m. and on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches has Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St. The public is welcome to come and spend some time in quiet reflection and meditation. For more information please call Eucharistic Adoration Coordinators Ken and Ann Francis at 457-8241, St. Mary’s Rectory at 457-3412, or SS. Peter and Paul’s Rectory at 457-2483.
Al-Anon, a support group offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics, meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in the basem*nt meeting room of St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St., and Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the basem*nt meeting room of the Brick United Methodist Church, 935 Foote Ave., Duryea. Anyone who has been impacted by someone else’s drinking can find solutions that lead to serenity in the Al-Anon fellowship.
Anyone who is interested in renting St. Mary’s School for child care, parties, or other useful activities is invited to call the rectory at 457-3412 to learn more about this opportunity.
Daily Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8 a.m., Wednesday at 7 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St.
Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass
Weekends Masses: Saturday at 5:30 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m.
Confession: Saturday 3-3:45 p.m. (SS. Peter and Paul’s Church) 4:30-5:15 p.m. (St. Mary’s Church) and available upon request at anytime
Prayer Chain: 457-5867
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Hughestown
Services Sundays 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Contemporary Service Saturdays at 5 p.m.
St. Rocco’s
Tompkins St., Pittston
CCD religious education classes will begin on Wednesday, September 9 for grades K, 1, 2 and3 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Church classrooms. Children must first report to the church. Classes for grades 4, 5, and 6 will begin on Sunday, September 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Church classrooms. Registration forms are at the two entrances of both churches.
There will be an important meeting for parents/guardians on Tuesday, September 8 at 7 p.m. Mt. Carmel’s parish center. At that time, they could meet the teachers and tour the classrooms.
On Sunday, September 20, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Rocco’s Church. There will be a procession through the streets at 3 p .m.
Second Presbyterian Church
Parsonage St., Pittston
The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church announces the following schedule.
Sunday, September 6 – 10 a.m. Worship
Tuesday, September 8 – 7 p.m. AA meeting
Thursday, September 10 – Noon, ladies luncheon, Perkins Restaurant.
Trinity Episcopal
220 Montgomery Avenue
West Pittston
Rev. John Major
Parish Mission: “To live and build holy community.”
Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. Every Sunday. Holy days and weekdays as announced.
Mondays: Days of Prayer
Food Pantry: August items needed include non-perishable lunch box items for kids.
Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. Every Sunday. Weekday special events and service projects as announced.
Faith forum for Adults: Enrichment for adults seeking spiritual renewal and opportunities for ministry and volunteerism.
Parish Life Events Team: Bi-monthly First Sundays.
Parish Council: Every Second Sunday.
Women of Trinity: Every Third Sunday.
First Saturdays Giant Neighborhood Yard Sales: Every First Saturday. 25 + Family Sale on Trinity Grounds. $10 Space. Reservations at 654-3261.
Party and Banquet Space: Newly renovated banquet room and kitchen. All Day Rental $100. Reservations at 654-3261.
United Methodist
Broad & Church Sts.
Pastor Harriet Santos
Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Holy Communion: 1st Sunday each month
Choir Rehearsal: Thursday’s at 7 p.m. unless told otherwise
United Methodist Women: 2nd Monday of the month
Website www.umcpittston.org
Phone 655-4340 leave message
The United Methodist Women will meet on Monday, September 14 at 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the church.
There will be a hoagie sale on Tuesday, September 15th. All orders must be placed by Sunday, September 13. Selections are ham, salami and cheese or turkey and cheese with or without onion. Price of the hoagie is $3.50. To place an order call 654-3936, 693-1572 or 654-8775.
Administrative Church Council meeting will be on Wednesday, September 16 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the church. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
The tentative date for the annual Flea Market is Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10. Additional information will be forthcoming.
The fall Chicken Dinner is tentatively set for Saturday, October 24. Additional information will be forthcoming.
The United Methodist Women’s Group is sponsoring a bus trip on Saturday, November 28 to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see a fabulous Christmas Show. Price of the trip is $87 which includes bus, show & dinner.
For reservations call 654-2310 or 654-8775.
