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The “ Precious Gems ” Puppet Troupe will present their annual Christmas holiday program for children and adults at 7 p.m. on Sunday evening, December 7, at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, 317 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. The delightful and uplifting show is entitled “Countdown to Christmas” and will feature songs to sing along with and skits with a seasonal message from the puppets and performers. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Front row, Rebecca Johnson, Doug Jumper, Rachel Johnson, and Mia Strope. Back row, Judy Strope, Brian Shaffer, Chazz Miller, Katlyn Jumper and Bethany Stevens.
Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 363 West 8th Street, West Wyoming, announces a designer purse sale scheduled for Friday, December 5 from 2 to 8 p.m. in the church hall. It will feature designer handbags, wallets, briefcases, totes, luggage, gym bags, travel bags, 100% authentic at 20% to 70% off. It is sponsored by the Youth Music Ministry. First row: Gared Zaboski, Justin Randazzo, Kyle Zaboski, Nicholas Leon, Addison Orzel, Ashley Vikara, Juliana Buonsante, Alexa Malloy, Alyssa Vikara. Second row: Maryssa Lewko, Jackie Stash, Morgan Coolbaugh, Britany Bubblo, Maria Marianacci, Gaetano Buonsante, Elise Stavish. Third row: Dave Granteed, Tanner Homa, Father James Walsh, Lauren Stash, Barry Pawloski, Linnae Homza. Absent at time of photo are Anton Pechal, Chris June, Danielle Confletti, Dough Jones, Sarah Shymanski, Jonathan Scrobola, James Scrobola, Nick Granteed, Anneliese Romani, Isabella Romani, Kristi Skok. Music Director is Ninarose Lewko.
On Sunday, November 10, eleven CCD students from St. Joseph’s Church, Wyoming traveled to St. Joseph’s Center in Scranton to engage in recreational activities with the residents. The students, some of whom have never been in contact with severely disabled or mentally challenged people, displayed exemplary attitudes and behavior at the facility. Front row, Grace Gober, Zachary Sypniewski, Jessica Sleboda, Joseph Mikoliczyk and Jordan Sleboda. Middle row, Abby Hosey, Adrienne Przybyla, David Jeskiewicz. Back row, Curtis Hosey, Rachael Stark, Julia Gober.
An Advent spiritual retreat will be held at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Route 315, Laflin, on Sunday, December 7, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. The afternoon will be hosted by the Oblates of St. Joseph Lay Cooperators and the retreat will be under the direction of the Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth.
The retreat will consist of Eucharistic adoration, rosary, conference, confessions and Holy Mass. The afternoon of recollection is open to the public and free of charge. For more information, contact Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ, seminary rector, at 654-7542.
Holiday Fair
St. John’s Church, corner of Front and Welles Streets in Hanover Section of Nanticoke will hold a holiday fair/rummage sale on Friday, December 12 and on Saturday, December 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sale will be held in the church parlors and will feature a variety of holiday decorations (Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Valentines Day), new in-the-package gift items, collectibles, used and new jewelry, glassware, toys, books, etc. Kitchen will be opened both days serving halushki, pierogi, and more.
Oblates Lay Cooperators
The Oblates of St. Joseph Lay Cooperator Society will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 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.
Christmas Craft Fair
The Christian Education Committee of the First Presbyterian Church, 97 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre is planning its 14th annual Alternative Christmas Craft Fair for Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the church.
The Alternative Christmas Craft Fair offers families an opportunity to spend time together, making items such as wreaths, and purchasing hand-made crafts from local artisans, as well as third world crafts made in locations around the world.
The Women of the First Presbyterian Church will also be having a bake sale.
A light lunch will be available.
The public is invited to attend the Alternative Christmas Craft Fair.
There is no entrance charge. Tables are also available to crafters for a small fee.
For more information call Pam at the First Presbyterian Church at 824-2478.
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
Religious Education Classes for students in grades 1 through 6 meet on Sunday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Religious Education Center. All children, grades 1 through 6, registered in public or private school should be attending Religious Education classes.
In order to enter more deeply into this Year of St. Paul, Father Tom is leading a Scripture Study of St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. There are 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 are held in the Religious Education Center at St. Mary, Help of Christians.
Choir Practice will begin on Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 in HOC Church. All are welcome to participate.
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 Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Assumption Annex. For further information, call Mary Boylan (654-0529).
The address for the parish webpage is: www.blessedmarys-pittston.org.
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
Sanctuary is handicapped accessible
The Rev. Wayne Shontz Jr., Pastor
Sunday Worship at 11 a.m.
Advent Workshop today at noon
First Baptist Church
Pittston
Sunday Worship and Praise Service 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Adult/Teen Sunday School immediately following service, approximately 10:45 a.m.
Bible Study/Prayer Meeting Wednesday Evening 7:15 p.m.
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 United Presbyterian
Exeter Ave., West Pittston
Sunday, November 30 -9:30 am. Church School; 10:30 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion; 11:35 a.m. Choir Rehearsal. Monday, December 1 – 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book meets in kitchen.
Tuesday, December 2 – 7 p.m. Trustees.
Wednesday, December 3 – Noon, 6:45 and 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous.
Saturday, December 6 – 10 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous.
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 duringWorship.
Grace Bible Church
317 Race t., West Pittston
For more information, call 654-9877 or Pastor David Culley at 883-7036.
Harding Church of Christ
RR 1 Box 187A, Falls
A Bible Study for adults meets at the same time each Sunday Morning with a study of the Old Testament prophet Isaiah. Church Service follows at 11:00 a.m.
The Harding Church of Christ is located on State Route 92 near Oberdorfer Road.
For more information, phone the Church office and leave a message 570-388-6534 or mail a request to Robert S. Shaw, Minister, RR 1 Box 187-A, Falls PA 18615; email [email protected] or visit us online: www.hardingchurchofchrist.org
Holy Mother of Sorrows PNC Church
212 Wyoming Ave.Dupont
Advent Potato Pancake Dinner will be held on Friday, Dec. 5. Serving from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Takeouts available. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Holy Redeemer
Route 92, Harding
We offer our congratulations and best wishes to BERNARD and GRACE SUDA of the Church of the Holy Redeemer who recently celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their marriage.
Weekly Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Redeemer is after the 8:00 a.m. mass on Wednesdays and concludes at 4:30 p.m. Rosary and prayers with Our Lady of Grace prayer Group will begin at 3:45 and conclude at 4:30.
Immaculate Conception
Luzerne Ave., West Pittston
The IC Youth Group Cookbooks are available for purchase in the rectory. The cost is $10 each.
The Altar & Rosary Travel Club is planning a trip to Hunterdon Playhouse on February 19, 2009 to see the Great American Musical. Cost is $75.00 for bus, show and dinner. In case of inclement weather, money will be refunded. Please call Louis at 654-1710, Raymonde at 654-8394, or Loretta at 654-2655. Forty dollars will reserve a seat.
Inkerman Presbyterian
Main St., Inkerman
Services: Sundays, 8:30 a.m.
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 now located in the seminary building with call letters WQOR (Queen Of the Rosary).
For more information, contact the station at 287-4670.
Happy 95th Birthday today to Father Mario Buttini, OSJ, Pastor Emeritus of Saint Rocco’s Church, Pittston, and currently a resident of the Golden Living Center of East Mountain. May God bless him — ad multos annos!!!
Fr. Paul McDonnell, OSJ will be preaching an Advent Retreat this week (Dec. 1 – 3) at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Lancaster (Diocese of Harrisburg). Theme: “Journey to Christmas with St. Paul”.
Oblates of St. Joseph Lay Cooperator Society will hold their monthly meeting this Wednesday, Dec. 3, after the 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph Novena. Plans will be finalized for their Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 19 at Cafe` Olivia. New members are always welcome!
First Thursday Holy Hour for Vocations, Dec. 4, at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. Holy Hour includes exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, scriptural reading, sermon, intercessory prayers and Benediction. All are invited to participate.
Blue Army Reparation Vigil, First Friday, Dec. 5, beginning at 8:00 p.m. with rosary, Mass at 9:00 p.m. and devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Vigil concludes with the Scapular Enrollment.
Advent Retreat will be held at the seminary next Sunday, December 7, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. conducted by the Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth and hosted by the Oblates of St. Joseph Lay Cooperator Society.
The retreat is open to the public and free of charge. Mass will be included in the afternoon events. Call the seminary for more information.
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 [email protected]
Check out the seminary website: www.oblates-stjoseph.com for any current and vocational information.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
William St., Pittston
Mass Schedule
Monday, December 1 through Friday December 5 – 7 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, December 6 – 7:30 a.m., 4 p.m. 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 – 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m. 7 p.m.
“Twelve Twenty-Four” Concert Performance, A Trans-Siberian Orchestra tribute band, will be held in the parish hall on Sunday, December 7 at 6 p.m.
Our parish is organizing a young adult group comprised of young adults ages 18 to 39, single or married, Catholic or Non-Catholic, who seek to grow in their faith.
The first meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3. Please contact Father Johnson at 654-6902 or Lynn Marie Busch at 690-0512 for more information.
Youth Group will meet a on Thursday, December 4 at 7 p.m.
Oblates Lay Cooperator Society will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 3 at Oblate Seminary.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Lackawanna Ave., Dupont
This week’s mass schedule is: Monday through Friday at 7:00 a.m., Saturday at 10 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
A cruise through the Panama Canal – from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego- is being planned from April 13 – 27, 2009, on the Celebrity “Mercury”. If you would like more information, contact the rectory at 654-3713.
St. Anthony’s
Memorial Avenue, Exeter
Happy Birthday to Father Mario Buttini, O.S.J. 95 years young, today, Sunday, November 30. Many more years with heavenly blessings!!! Ad multos annos.Cento Anni. You may send greetings to him at Golden Living Center, room 500, 101 East Mountain Dr., Wilkes-Barre, PA. 18702
Today, we are very happy to welcome the Wyoming Area basketball players, cheerleaders and coaches to our 10:30 a.m. Mass.
No Religious Education Program this Monday. It is a listening holiday. Parents and Grandparents, tell your children the beautiful stories of your family.
Friday is the First Friday of the month, Masses will be celebrated at 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. with devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Confession will be heard on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. and before Masses.
Saturday is the First Saturday of the month, Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 a.m. with devotion prayers to the Blessed Mother.
Parents of the First Holy Communion Class will meet on Sunday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. All parents of children attending Catholic and Public Schools are asked to attend this meeting.
The Christian Mothers Society will hold their Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Wyoming Hose Company, Third St., Wyoming. Cost is $ 20.00. Guests are invited. Reservations may be made by contacting Shirley at 654-6632, Elvira 654-9720 or Rosalie 655-0882. Reservation deadline is December 3rd at which time, all reservations must be paid.
The Holy Name Society Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the Trattoria Bella. Call David Dolhon at 883-0693 to make your reservation.
A Bible study group will be held on Wednesday, December 3 at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.
The Golden Age Club will meet on Thursday, December 4 at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Hostesses are: Ann Loftus, Carmella Meli & Helen Parulis.
The Exeter Hose Company # 1 is selling Christmas Luminaries( Sand Candles) at a cost of $ 5.00 per set. Each set includes 12 candles, 12 white bags and sand to weigh the bags down. Orders can be placed in advance by calling 237-0546. Santa Claus will be available to deliver your sand candles and meet with children on Sunday, December 21 after all Masses in the Church parking lot.
Monday, December 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the Patroness of our Country. A Holy Day of Obligation. Masses: Sunday at 7:00 p.m., on Monday at 7:00 & 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
The Oblate Cooperators will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Oblate of St. Joseph’s Seminary. Oblates of St Joseph Lay Cooperators Society is sponsoring an Advent Retreat on Sunday, December 7, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary. The Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth will guide the Retreat. The retreat will include Mass and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The public is invited.
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.
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.
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). Confessions are heard on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and before Masses. The Rosary is recited 20 minutes before every Mass.
St. John the Evangelist Parish Community
Pittston
Mass Schedule November 24 to 28
Monday, 7 and 8 a.m.
Tuesday, 7, and 8 a.m.
Wednesday, 7, and 8 a.m.
Thursday, Thanksgiving Mass 9 a.m.
Friday, 7 and 8 a.m.
Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, 8, and 10 a.m., 12;15 and 5 p.m.
Tuesday December 9 the Altar and Rosary Society will hold their annual Christmas Party at 5 p.m. at the Convention Hall. Reservations with $25.00 payment can be made at the parish center.
Holy Name Society Children’s Christmas Party will be held in the church hall on Saturday, December 6 after the 4:30 Mass. Register children by placing child’s name, age, and number attending into the collection basket.
St John’s Lutheran
9 Wood St., Pittston
Adult bible study and Sunday school start at 10 a.m.
Service starts at 11 a.m.
Serving in the house of the Lord this morning.
Lay Person – Bob Sauers
Organist – Marcia Colleran
Acolyte – Joe Mersincavage
Pork and Sauerkraut dinner December 6; price is $ 9 for adults , children under 12 $ 5; take outs 4 to 5:30 p.m., dinner at the church 5 to 7:30.
We are looking for two members for Church Council starting members, starting for the new Year. If you can give a few hours per month, then let your voice be heard
Opening for Votive Candle and Altar flowers for December 7. The cost is 10 dollars each and $20 for both. Leave a message for Doris Mersincavage.
Acolyte for December 7 is Justin Peterson.
Altar Guild for December is Erma Huhn, Sharleen Paliama and Marcia Colleran alternate is Hazel Dennis.
Remember: Jesus is the reason for the season.
Take Time (part 2)
Take to love and be Loved – It’s a GOD given Privilege
Take time to be Friendly – I’ts the Road to Happiness
Take time to Laugh – It’s the Music of the Soul
Take time to Give – It’s too short of a day to be Selfish
Take time to Work – It’s the price of Success
Take time to do Charity Work – It is the key To HEAVEN.
As always if you have any questions, comments or would like to join our family, call us at 655-2505 and a member of St. Johns will be in contact with you as soon as possible
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
This is the first weekend of Advent. Why not open the holy season with an hour devoted to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
Rev. Paul McDonnell, CJC will preside at our Advent Holy Hour, this Sunday, November 30, from 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
Monday, December 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day and Masses at St. Maria Goretti Parish will follow the usual Holy Day schedule.
Sunday Evening, December 7, will be the celebration of the Vigil Mass for the Holy Day.
Monday Masses will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. We have been asked to clarify the following: Attending Mass on Sunday prior to the Vigil does not fulfill the obligation for the Holy Day Mass and attendance at the Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception does not fulfill the Sunday obligation. These are two separate liturgies.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church is organizing a young adult group comprised of people ages 18-39, single or married, Catholic or non-Catholic, who seek to grow in their faith, discuss current events, and participate in social outreach activities. The first meeting is 7PM, December 3rd in the meeting room of the Parish Center, 237 William St., Pittston. Call Fr. Johnson at 654-6902 or Lynne Marie Bush at 690-0512 for more information..
Christmas Wafers or Oplatki are available in the back of the church. A donation of $2 per pack is requested to cover the cost.
The annual Christmas Project in which we participate began last weekend. A Christmas tree with Angel ornaments is in the vestibule of the Church. Each ornament includes the name of a child with pertinent information which will enable the buyer to determine what is right for the child chosen.
The ornaments will be available this weekend and next. The gifts purchased must be returned (wrapped with the ornament on the package) the weekends of December 6 or December 13. This will enable the two organizations which we are assisting (Children & Youth of Luzerne Co. and Catholic Social Services) to distribute the gifts to the families in time for Christmas.
JMJ Radio presents on St. Nicholas Day Celebration, Saturday, Dec. 6, Live Nativity 10:30-11:00 a.m. – Oblates of St. Joseph, Laflin. The following will be available: Hot Chocolate, Hot Lunch Items, Christmas Bake & Gift Sale, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Music and Pictures with Saint Nicholas. For more information call 287-4670.
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
100 Rock Street, Hughestown
God’s work our hands”
Worship Schedule
Saturday, 5 p.m. Jesus Today Contemporary Service
Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion
This afternoon, from 2 to 5 p.m. St. Peter’s will host a Holiday Gifts and Accessories Party at the church. The St. Peter’s Church Council will meet on Wednesday, December 3 at 7 p.m. WELCA poinsettia sale –
Each plant is $7.00 and payment is due when orders are placed. Confirmation classes for 7th and 8th grade students will begin in January 2009.
Contact the church office for further information. Thank you to all who participated in the Bon Ton Community Day fundraiser.
Saint Mary’s
Hawthorne St., Avoca
The social concerns committee of St. Mary’s Church has assembled the parish’s annual giving tree.
The gift request tags that are on the tree list some special gifts for some special people in our community who are in need of assistance this holiday season. All of the “Secret Santas” who will participate in this project are reminded to return their presents to St. Mary’s by December 18. Please remember to attach the original gift tag to the present so it can be delivered to the correct person.
The parishioners of St. Mary’s Church are currently selling the stocking stuffer edition of their Pot of Gold Match the Daily Number raffle tickets. For just $10 per ticket, you will have a chance to win $75 daily and $100 on Fridays throughout January.
You will also have a chance to win $250 on New Year’s Day, $250 on January 19, and $1,000 on January 31.
The winning number is based on the evening daily number of the Pennsylvania Lottery. To purchase a ticket, please call the rectory at 457-3412. The tickets can be mailed to you.
The parishioners of St. Mary’s Church will have their First Friday healing Mass December 5 at 7 p.m. at the church, 715 Hawthorne St. Come and receive the healing that only Christ can give. Please note there will not be an 8 a.m. Mass that morning.
St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society will have their Christmas party Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jade Room, Taylor.
Attendees will have their choice of beef, chicken, or fish as their main entr?e.
Tickets are $25 per person. Transportation is available. The party is open to all ladies of the parish and their friends.
St. Mary’s Church will have their annual “Breakfast with Santa” Sunday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. in St. Mary’s School, Spring Street.
All parents, youth, and CCD students are invited to attend. The menu includes French toast, sausage, home fries, coffee, tea, and juice.
There will also be a Christmas bake sale. Admission is free for children under 5; $5 for children 5-12; and $8 for adults. To make a reservation please call the rectory at 457-3412.
St. Mary’s Church will have a children’s Christmas party Sunday, Dec. 21 from 2-5 p.m. in St. Mary’s School, Spring Street, to celebrate Jesus’ birthday!
The children will enjoy games, food, crafts, a wonderful story, and I heard that Santa himself will be stopping by!
To make a reservation please contact Tara Iovacchini at 954-2456 or [email protected] by December 14.
If you RSVP by e-mail, please be sure to include “Christmas Party” in the subject line. Children may bring a small gift for “Toys for Tots” to the party; however it is not required to participate in this fun-filled event.
Anyone who would like to donate a monetary gift to purchase pizza and cake for the party or who would like to donate food or baked goods may contact Janice Dowdell at 451-0345.
If you would like to volunteer to help at the party please contact Betsy Craig at 451-3859.
All non-perishable donations may be dropped at the rectory.
Al-Anon, a support group offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics, meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in the basement meeting room of St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St., and Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the basement 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.
Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass
Weekends Masses: Saturday at 4:30 p.m., Sunday at 8 and 11 a.m.
Confession: Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. and available upon request at anytime
St. Rocco’s
Tompkins St., Pittston
CCD religious education classes for grades 1 through 5 are held on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the church classrooms. Confirmation classes for grades 6, 7, and 8 are held on Sunday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church classrooms.
All students should first report to the church.
Second Presbyterian Church
143 Parsonage Street, Pittston
Second Presbyterian Church, 143 Parsonage Street, Pittston
The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church announces the following schedule
Sunday, November 30 – 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Worship
Tuesday, December 2 – 7 p.m. AA Meeting
Wednesday, December 3 – 6:30 p.m. NA Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Healing Service, 7:30 p.m. Prayer Group
Thursday, December 4- 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m. Rehearsal for Christmas Musical
Shoemaker Memorial United Methodist
W. 8th St., W. Wyoming
Worship service, 9 a.m.
Sunday school, 9:00 a.m.
Williard R. Rollins
Lay Supply Pastor
Trinity Episcopal
220 Montgomery Avenue
West Pittston
Parish mission: “To live and build holy community.”
Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11a.m. Every Sunday. During the week and Holy Days as announced.
Days of prayer: Every Monday.
Food Pantry : November Items Needed: Bagged Noodles and Cereals. Donations accepted every Sunday. Arrange to utilize Trinity Pantry by telephoning Charise at 451-0878.
Prayer network: Ministers of Prayer will start a network of prayer for anyone who calls.
Begin the “network of prayer” by calling Barbara at 654-4645 or the parish office at 654-3261.
Recovery Ministries: AA Big Book on Mondays at noon and Monday evenings and AA Step Group on Tuesday evenings.
Project: Warm Greetings: Crochet wool “granny squares” then assemble into afghans for refugee children.
Participants welcome by contacting moderators Emily Valli or Mary Rose Rickenbach at 654-3261.
Y.E.S. [Youth Episcopal Services] Partnership With Kajo-Keji, Sudan: Youth collect coins with total amount matched ten times by adults.
Faith lessons every Sunday beginning at 10:45 a.m. Special Events: Biblical Costume Storytelling for grades 2, 3 and 4. Youth social calendar and outreach ministry projects available to youth throughout the year.
Youth ministry Sunday: every last Sunday of the month.
Teen Faith Lessons and Teen Ministry Opportunities by arrangement.
Christian Education and faith sharing opportunities facilitated by clergy and lay leadership.
“At Home” Bible Reading and Study opportunity available by subscription.
Parish Life Team meeting: First Sundays; Bi-Monthly.
Council – Vestry: Every Second Sunday.
Women of Trinity: Every Third Sunday.
Party and Banquet Space. Newly renovated downstairs meeting space and kitchen. Parking Lot. Elevator. Rental information and tour of facility by arrangement at 654-3261.
Lighting of Advent Wreath. November 30, December 7, December 14, December 21.
St. Nicholas Visitation. December 7.
United Methodist
Broad & Church Sts.
Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Holy Communion: 1st Sunday each month
United Methodist Women: 2nd Monday of the month
Website www.umcpittston.org
Phone 655-4340 leave message
Christmas Candy orders are now being taken. Orders must be in by Sunday, December 7.
For information or order forms call 603-1915 or 654-8775.