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The Scranton Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will hold its convention on Saturday March 5. The theme of the convention is Rejoice and Renew. It will take place at the Oblates of Saint Joseph, Pittston. Registration begins after 8:00 a.m. Two short talks and displays will be part of the convention.
Mass will be celebrated by Bishop emeritus James T. Timlin at 11:00 a.m. Following this, there will be a buffet luncheon.
To register, send check for $25.00 payable to Scranton DCCW (memo convention day) to Helen Oravec 814 Theresa St., Peckville, PA 18452. Deadline is Feb. 21.
Krispy Kreme Sale
The Worship and Music Committee of Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church is conducting a pre-Lenten Krispy Kreme Doughnut and Coupon Sale. Doughnuts will be sold for $6.50 per dozen. Also, you may choose to purchase a coupon for $6.50 and use it if you would like to pick up your doughnuts at the Krispy Kreme stores in Scranton or Clarks Summit.
Doughnuts and coupons may be picked up on Saturday, March 5 between 1:00-3:00 p.m. on the lower level of the church at the corner of Rock and Center Streets in Hughestown. Please call655-1419 on or before February 27 to place your order.
Night at the Races
Our Lady of Victory Church, Harvey’s Lake, will hold a “Night at the Races/Mardi Gras” on Sat., March 5. Doors open at 6 p.m. Post time is 7 p.m. Admission is $10 or free if you purchase a horse for $10.
The deadline to purchase horses is Sunday, Feb. 20th. Winning Horse Owners will receive $50. Come join the fun and bring a friend.
Free beer, soda, and munchies will be served. BYOB if you desire.
The Church hall is handicapped accessible and there is ample parking. For more information or to purchase a horse, please call the Church at 639-1535.
Pasta and Sausage
Monsignor Neil J. Van Loon and the Parish Community of the Church of St. Maria Goretti, Laflin Road, Laflin invite all to their Homemade Pasta and Sausage Dinner on Sunday, March 6 from noon to 5 p.m. Dinner includes salad, bread/butter, beverage, dessert. Takeouts from noon to 4 p.m. Containers will be provided.
Tickets are $9 at the door. Children 5 years old and under are free for “eat in only”. Facilities are handicapped accessible with ample and free parking.
San Cataldo Breakfast
On Sunday, March 27, following a 9:30 Mass at St. Rocco’s Church in Pittston, the San Cataldo Society will serve a breakfast at their hall located at 111 South Main Street Pittston, to celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Tickets for the event can be purchased at the door for $5.
Nite at the Races
The Holy Name Society and Altar and Rosary Society of St. John the Evangelist Parish are sponsoring a Nite at the Races on Saturday, February 26, at Seton Catholic Auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m. Post time 7 p.m. Horses may be purchased for $10. If your horse wins you receive $50 in prize money. You do not have to be present to win.
Refreshments will be served and price of admission is only $5 for all who just want to come and have some fun. All who purchase a horse will be admitted free.
To purchase a horse call the parish office at 654-0053 or Steven at 655-5307. Adults only. Bring a canned good to benefit the Great Pittston Food Panty.
Ham Dinner
The Moosic United Methodist Church, 609 Main Street, Moosic, will hold a Family Style Ham Dinner on Sunday, March 6 serving from noon to 3 p.m. Take-outs available. Ticket information or reservations call 457-2499 or 457-3217.Adults are $8 and children $5.
Holy Trinity CCW
The Confraternity of Catholic Women of Holy Trinity Church, Swoyersville, will hold a meeting on Sunday, February 27, at 2 p.m. in the church hall. Members are urged to attend to review plans for the upcoming spring activities Everyone is reminded that an annual membership donation envelope was included in January in your parish packet box. Mrs. Madeleine Barush will preside.
The Confraternity members will serve light refreshments on Saturday, March 5, to the First Reconciliation Class and their families following the 10:30 a.m. service in the church hall. Father William Karle, pastor is spiritual moderator of the Confraternity. New members are always welcome.
Bethel United Methodist
Main St., Avoca
11:15 a.m. Worship
Brick United Methodist
905 Foote Ave., Duryea
Pastor Michael Shambora
Service: Sunday 9:45 a.m.
Fellowship coffee hour afterward downstairs.
Corpus Christi Parish
Holy Redeemer, Harding
Immaculate Conception, West Pittston
Liturgy/Art & Environment committee will meet on Wednesday, February 23, at 6:30 p.m. in IC Rectory.
Holy Name Society meeting will be held on Thursday, February 24, at 7:00 p.m. in IC Church hall.
Our second bazaar planning meeting will be held on Monday, February 21, at 7:00 p.m. in ICC hall. At this meeting, sub committees should gather in groups to present their suggestions. Anyone who did not attend the first meeting is welcome to join one of our sub committees.
Whether you are in peak physical condition or haven’t exercised in years, you can do Pilates. We offer gentle Chair Pilates Classes on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church Hall. The $5.00 donation per class benefits our parish Social Concerns.
Ash Wednesday Fish Dinner: Wednesday, March 9, in ICC Hall. Take outs from 4:00 p.m. Dinner served from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Donation: Adults $8 Children $3. Enjoy freshly breaded deep fried haddock, baked potato, and coleslaw or applesauce. For the kids homemade macaroni & cheese, applesauce & roll & butter. All dinners include beverage, relish tray and home made desserts. Tickets will be available after masses next weekend or call the rectory 654-2753 to reserve your tickets.
Night at the Races: Saturday, February 26, Immaculate Conception Church Hall. Doors open at 6:00p.m. Races start at 7:00 p.m. For a $3.00 donation you can enjoy a delicious buffet and refreshments all evening. To reserve a table call Rosalie Bugelholl @ 654-1356. To sponsor a race call Jerry Wall @ 693-1354 ext 1. To donate a basket call Loretta @ 654-2655, Ramonde @ 654-8394, Mary Lou at 654-1710, Santa Maria @ 388-2036. Remember sell 10 horses and you may be the winner of a 32″ flat screen TV. Forms for horses are in church vestibules. No one under 21 admitted.
First Baptist Church
Pittston
Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, First Baptist Church, Water Street, Pittston
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship and praise service/Children’s Sunday school, adult/teen Sunday school immediately following service.
First Congregational UCC
500 Luzerne Avenue
West Pittston
Pastor: the Rev. Wayne Shontz, Jr.
Sanctuary is handicapped accessible.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Worship Service
First United Presbyterian
West Pittston
The Session of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule”
Today, February 20 – 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship,11:40 a.m. Choir rehearsal; 11:40 second annual “Soup Off”
Monday, February21- 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book meets in kitchen
Wednesday, February23 – noon, 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursday, February 24 – 6 p.m. Daisy Troop meeting
The First United Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Exeter Avenue and Warren Street. The Sanctuary is handicapped accessible and child care is available during Worship
Glendale Gospel Church
105 Church Drive
Glendale/Pittston Township
Sunday Service 10:45 a.m.
Harding Church of Christ
RR 1 Box 187A, Falls
Sunday services: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Church Service.
Call 388-6534 www.hardingchurchofchrist.org
Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC
212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont
Fr. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor
Sunday Masses: 8:a.m. Traditional Mass, 10:30 a.m. Traditional High Mass,9:00 a.m. School of Christian Living (SOCL) and First Holy Communion Class
Daily Mass: 9:00 a.m. Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Thursday Confirmation Class
The Ladies ANS Society will be making pierogies on Feb. 26. They are only making potato cheese.
If you would like to put an order in you can call Regina Bahaley at 457-2378. You can pick up your pierogies after 11:00 a.m. on Saturday or on Sunday after the two Masses.
Lenten Fish Fry will be held on Friday, March 111. It will be sponsored by the YMS of R men’s society. Serving will be from 4 – 7:30 p.m. Dinner includes: Fish, fries, vegetable, coleslaw and a dinner roll. Donation is $8.00. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Ash Wednesday is March 9. Masses with distribution of ashes will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Inkerman Presbyterian
Main St., Inkerman
Services: Sundays, 9 a.m.
Langcliffe Presbyterian Church
Main Street Avoca
Sunday Worship Services at 11:15
The Langcliffe Presbyterian Church of Avoca is pleased to welcome new interim pastor Rev. Barbara Shaw Jenkins.
She will be with us for one year as we begin our search for a permanent pastor.
The Langcliffe Church is handicap accessible and Sunday School/Nursery is provided for young children during worship.
Up to and including February 27, the Langcliffe Church and their sister church, the Moosic Presbyterian Church will join in fellowship by combining services for one month. The combined services will be held at the Moosic Presbyterian Church beginning at 10:30 a.m. This is a way to join with our sisters and brothers in Christ and is in no way a precursor to the closing of either church.
The Langcliffe Chuch is pleased to continue with our care packages for soldiers. To date over 40 packages have been sent to our soldiers serving our country overseas. We also are happy to continue our “coins for comfort” program which assists the less fortunate or those who are struggling to pay for heating costs during the winter months.
Moosic Alliance Church
608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic
Pastor: Doug Jensen 457-6020
Saturday Evening Bible Study at 6:00 p.m. Saturday Evening Worship at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Morning Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m.
Prayer Meeting, Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate Recovery Ministry, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Oblates of St. Joseph
Highway 315, Pittston
Masses are held daily in the seminary chapel at 7:00 a.m. (Monday – Friday) and on Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m. There are no weekend Masses.
Confessions are heard daily from 9:00 a.m. – noon and from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Office hours are Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. evenings and weekends by appointment. Office phone number is 654-7542.
Every Wednesday evening Mass is celebrated at 7:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Novena to St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello. Novena prayers and the blessing of the first-class relic of St. Joseph Marello, Founder of the Oblates of Saint Joseph Congregation, immediately follow the Mass. All are welcome to participate.
Tune into Catholic Radio 750 AM. The radio studio is located in the seminary building and is broadcast daily from dawn to dusk. For more information about this station, contact Ed Niewinski at 287-4670.
This afternoon at 3:00 p.m. the committee to organize Fun Fest ’11 (August 13) on the seminary grounds will hold an important organizational meeting.
Pittston Catholic Youth Group meets every other Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. Teenagers from any of the Pittston parishes who have received Confirmation are welcome to join the youth group. Next meeting will be Sunday, Feb. 27. A youth Lenten penance service is being organized for Sunday, March 20, at 7:00 p.m.
Annual Novena to St. Joseph will begin on Thursday, March 10 and continue until the Feast of St. Joseph, March 19. Masses will be held daily at 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. with novena prayers following each Mass. Rosary and confessions will precede each Mass. This year’s novena will be preached by the Oblate Fathers working in the Diocese of Scranton. On the Feast of St. Joseph, Saturday, March 19, there will be a special Mass at 10:30am celebrated by Bishop Joseph C. Bambera and concelebrated by the Oblate priests and invited diocesan clergy.
Check out more information about the seminary and the Oblates of St. Joseph locally and worldwide by turning to their website: www.oblates-stjoseph.com
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel St. Roccos
Mt. Carmel Senior Choir has resumed practices on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. New members are always welcome
Altar and Rosary Society of Mt. Carmel Church has tickets available from any member for the annual Penny Auction which will be held on March 27 in Mt. Carmel Parish Center. The public is invited.
The Mt Carmel Italian Festival will be held Saturday, March 5 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 6 noon to 4 p.m. It will start with Mass in Italian at 4 p.m. accompanied by the Mt. Carmel Senior Choir. There will be a bake sale, tickets and raffles and lottery basket. .All You Can Eat Pasta dinner (in house only). $8 adults/ $4 children under 12. Take out available Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to noon for pasta dinners only. Doors open at 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday for grilled items and sit down dinners. Foods available during the festival: Pizza Fritta, sausage and peppers, food from the grill, homemade porketta sandwiches and tripe, beer, wine, soda and bottle water. Anyone who would like to volunteer to help call the rectory.
Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish
535 N Main Street , Pittston, PA 18640
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment
Due to the Presidents’ holiday, Religious Education classes will not meet this weekend. All classes will resume next weekend at the regularly scheduled times.
The choir will begin practicing for Confirmation this Tuesday, February 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. All parishioners are invited to participate in this important ministry.
Father Maloney is leading a Scripture Study on Tuesdays. There are two programs, one from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and one from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Both programs are held in the Religious Education Center at Our Lady of the Eucharist, Main Street, Pittston. The title of this study is Pilgrim People.
The Pittston Catholic Youth Group meets on Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary. Please check out their website at http://www.pittstoncatholicyouthgroup.blogspot.com/
Ministry Request Forms have been sent to all active liturgical ministers. The new schedule, which will include our celebrations of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday, will begin the first weekend of March.
Men between the ages of 31-60 are invited to consider becoming a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Scranton. The Deacon serves in the parish in ministries such as home visits, hospital visits, caring for the bereaved, youth work, RCIA, and community work such as prison ministry and advocacy for the disadvantaged. Anyone interested should contact Father Tom by March 15 to be nominated. Information is available on the diocesan website at www.dioceseofscranton.org.
Rev. James Price, C.P., rector of St. Ann Shrine Basilica, will conduct the Ash Wednesday Day of Reflection on March 9, from 9:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Fatima Renewal Center, Dalton. To register, call 570.563.8500. Fee: $30.00
The parish website has been updated with regard to our parish closures and the inauguration of our consolidated parish. The individual histories of Blessed Sacrament, St. Mary’s Assumption and St. Mary, Help of Christians have been posted on the History page. The pictures taken at each of our closures have also been posted and are available for you to view and/or download. The new address for the parish webpage is: www.eucharist-pittston.org. If you go to the old address you will be redirected to the new.
The new parish e-mail address is [email protected].
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.
Prince of Peace Parish
Old Forge
St. Mary’s Church, Lawrence Street, Saturday Vigil 4 p.m. Sunday, Mass 8 and 10 a.m.
St. Lawrence’s Church, Main Street, Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 11:15 a.m.
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 following are scheduled to serve mass: Sat., 4 p.m., A. Ferretti, J. Wesolowski; Sun., 8:30 a.m., B. Satkowski, I. Satkowski and Sun., 10:30 a.m., S. Satkowski and J. Coyne.
The Choir will meet on Thursday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the choir loft. New members are welcome to join the choir.
The Holy Name Society has begun selling tickets for their annual 300 Club raffle. Tickets are available from any member of the Holy Name Society or by contacting the Rectory during regular business hours. The first drawing is March 20.
The Rectory Office will be closed on Monday, February 21, in observance of President’s Day.
In case of school closing or early dismissal due to severe weather, the CCD Program will be closed for that night. If there is a late start to school, CCD classes will be held as scheduled. There will no class on Feb. 21 in observance of President’s Day. Class will be held on Feb. 2.
All members of the Last Class Confirmed are invited to celebrate a Mass together on Sunday, March 6. Please meet in the church hall at 10:15 a.m. If you would like to do a reading at Mass, please call the Rectory at 654-3713.
A new session of Adult Bible Study has begun. The next session is March 2 at 7 p.m. in the lower level rectory meeting room. The last two chapters of the Book of Revelation will be studied. The group meets every other Wednesday. New members are welcome. Bring your Bible, a pad and a pen. If you do not have a Bible, one will be provided for your use.
St. Anthony’s
Memorial Avenue, Exeter
Congratulations to the new Altar Servers. Today, Sunday, Feb. 20, during the 10:30 a.m. Mass, they are receiving a special gift to be on the Altar and to serve the Holy Mass. They are: Valentina Caporelli, Theresa Karosa, Abigail Kollesar, Hope Littzi, Brandon Littzi, Kyle Musto, Ryan Petrucci, Kayla Vols, Matthew Wright and Aaron Zezza.
No Religious Education Classes this Monday. President’s Day.
Classes for all students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation will continue every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. After class the students will attend the 10:30 a.m. Mass. High School Students Sunday 9:30 a.m.
The Parish Pastoral Council will meet on Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory.
All St. Anthony’s Church second grade children, Catholic and Public School, will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation together on Sunday, March 13, at 2:30 p.m. Their parents are asked to attend a meeting which will be held next Sunday, February 27, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.
The Golden Age Club will meet on Thursday, February 24, at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Hostesses are: Lena Seman, Ann Marie Shedlock and Florence Stankoski.
The Christian Mothers Society will meet on Tuesday, February 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. All the ladies of the Parish are invited to join this Church organization
The Children’s envelopes are located at the entrance of the Church.
Weekday Masses: Monday through Saturday at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7:00 a.m. and 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.
Every Wednesday after the 7:00 & 11:00 a.m. Mass, Novena prayers to Saint 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 Eucharistic Adoration is held every day from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by the Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament.
The Holy Rosary is recited 20 minutes before the weekend Masses to honor our Blessed Mother.
St. John the Evangelist Parish Community
Pittston
The parish office will be closed Monday, February 21, in observance of Presidents’ Day. The office will reopen on Tuesday, February 22, at 9 a.m.
Holy Name Society Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 20, at 11 a.m. in the Seton Catholic Auditorium.
Altar and Rosary Society meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 2, in the church hall. New members are always welcome
All parents anticipating Baptism of their first child are required to attend baptismal instruction. The next session will be held Tuesday, April 5in the parish center 7:30 to 8:30.
Mass intentions are currently being accepted for March, April and May.
The Holy Name Society meeting will be on Sunday, February 20, at 11 a.m. in Seton Catholic auditorium. Plans will be finalized for Night at the Races.
In order to prepare for your wedding ceremony, please call the parish office to ensure dates and proper paperwork is complete.
Marriage preparation is generally a 12 month process.
Redner’s Grocery offers organizations such as St. John the Evangelist parish community one percent of all sales receipts collected. Recently St. John the Evangelist received a check in the amount o f $233.51.
Applications for the Holy Name Scholarship are now available at the parish center. The scholarship is open to all active parish members entering or attending college in the fall. Applications can be submitted to the parish office care of the Holy Name Society.
All applications must be received by Tuesday April 5.
If you are looking for help coping with the recent loss of a loved one consider joining St. John the Evangelist’s Bereavement Support Group.
The group will continue meeting on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the parish center dining room.
For more information call the parish office.
The Greater Pittston Food Pantry is sponsored by the Care and Concern Committee of St. John the Evangelist Parish. If you are in need of food please call 654-9923.
Distribution of food is by appointment only.
The Free Health Clinic is open every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the former Seton Catholic High School, and on first come first serve basis.
Pediatric Health Clinic is open on the first and third Wednesday of the month.
Registration is held in the Seton building from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Bring your child’s immunizations records.
Greater Pittston Kids Closet is open Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. The Closet will reopen on Thursday April 7. The Closet accepts donations new and gently used. For information call the parish office.
The Pittston Catholic Youth Group will meet on Sunday evenings at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Laflin at 6:30 p.m. The group is under the direction of Father Phil, Father Paul and Jeff McCabe.
For more information call Father Paul 654-7542 or email [email protected]
The Holy Name Society and Altar and Rosary Society are sponsoring a Night at the Races on Saturday, February 26, at Seton Catholic Auditorium. Doors open at6 p.m. post time7 p.m. Horses may be purchased for $10.
If your horse wins you receive $50 in prize money. You do not have to be present to win. Refreshments will be served and price of admission is only $5 for all who just want to come and have some fun.
All who purchase a horse will be admitted free. To purchase a horse call the parish office at 654-0053 or Steven at 655-5307. Adults only.
Bring a canned good to benefit the Great Pittston Food Panty. Purchase horses from Holy Name and Altar and Rosary members and parish office Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
An Ethnic Dinner will be held on March 20 at 1:30 in Seton Catholic cafeteria. The women of the Altar and Rosary will be organizing the event. Call the parish center to let us know you are coming and what you will make. A organizational meeting will be held on March 2 at 7 p.m. in the parish dining room
St John’s Lutheran
9 Wood St., Pittston
Pastor: John Castellani
Organist: Marcia Colleran
Lay Reader: Sharlene Palaima
Acolyte: Justin Peterson
Church Service begins at 9:30 a.m. Today is a Communion Sunday
Acolyte Schedule for March is as follows: 6th John Peterson; Ash Wednesday Marissa Faccipointi; 13th Brook Cherney.; 20th Katie Colleran; 27th Justin Peterson.
Upcoming events: Thursday, February 17, Hoagie Sale; March 9 Ash Wednesday Service; Saturday, March 26, Pasta Dinner and Bake Sale; Sunday, April 17, Palm Sunday Breakfast; and April 24, Easter Sunday Service.
With the extremely cold weather and our high cost to heat the church we must drop our thermostat from 70 to 65 degrees. Please dress accordingly
Remember everyone is welcome to attend Council Meetings which are held second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions comments or would like to join our Church family, please call 655-2505 and leave your name, phone number and a message and a member of our Church will get back to you as soon as possible. Our e-mail address is: [email protected]
St. John’s P.M. Church
316 Main St., Avoca
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday Bible Study 6:00-7:30 p.m.
St. Maria Goretti
Laflin Road, Laflin
Pasta Dinner will be held Sunday, March 6, from noon until 5 p.m. Take-out noon to 4 p.m. Children 5 years and under – free Eat in Only. Donation $9.
Men between the ages of 31-60 are invited to consider becoming a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Scranton. The Deacon serves in the parish in ministries such as home visits, hospital visits, caring for the bereaved, youth work, RCIA and community work such as prison ministry and advocacy for the disadvantaged. Anyone interested should contact his pastor by March 15th to be nominated. Information is available on the diocesan website: www.dioceseofscranton.com.
Saint Monica’s Church
Wyoming, West Wyoming
Eucharistic Ministers
Parishioners are invited to become a Eucharistic Minister. Classes are forming at the Diocesan Center in Scranton. The dates are March 15, 22 and 29, Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. or at Good Shepherd Academy, Kingston on March 7, 14, and 21, Mondays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call Father McKernan at the rectory 693-1991.
Bible Study Adult Formation/RCIA has been incorporated into the Thursday evening Bible Study Session. Father Leo J. McKernan will facilitate all sessions.
The week of the First Friday of every month, Communion is brought to those who are unable to participate in Sunday Mass. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated with anyone seriously ill. Please notify the Parish office of any desiring these Sacraments.
Evening Prayer and Healing will be held on Thursday evening March 3. Msgr John A. Esseff will assist in the service.
The Blessed Mother Sodality is currently restarting. Girls 3rd through 12 grades are invited to a meeting today, Sunday, February 20, at 9:15 a.m. before regular CCD classes. For more information call Sandy Nardell 693-0416 or email [email protected].
Saint Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
100 Rock Street, Hughestown
Rev. Robert Mitchell
Sunday – 9:00 a.m. Sunday School, Confirmation Class, 10:00 a.m. Worship Service
Feb. 24 – 8:00 p.m. Social committee meeting.
Saint Mary’s/SS Peter and Paul’s Churches
715 Hawthorne St./1000 Main St., Avoca
www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com
“Night at the Races” Saturday, Feb. 26 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the races will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 which includes all you can eat and drink the entire night. Horses are $10 each.
Racing forms can be obtained by calling the rectory at 457-3412 or at the event. The sponsor of the winning horse will win $50 and does not need to be present to win.
Congratulations to the following children who received the Sacrament of First Penance on February 19: William Aldrich, Lily Andricks, Tyler Brody, Nicholas Cortes, Madison Evans, James Guariglia, Elizabeth Guzik, Joshua Iovacchini, Hannah Kozlowski, Joseph Long, Frank Lyons, Katelynn Lyons, Mary McAdarra, Syra Reza, Nicholas Sherinsky, Matthew Soy, Matthew Steinkirchner, Ann Marie Sudol, Jonathan Volch, Mariah Volch, and Abagail Winburn.
The parishioners of St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches extend a special thank you to Joe Malosh of That Guy with the Dough for supporting their parish discretionary fundraiser. With this fundraiser, advertisers are invited to place their business information (menus, services, etc.) in the parish bulletin for a nominal fee. For more information, please call the parish office at 457-3412.
No religious education classes Sunday, Feb. 20 or Monday, Feb. 21 in observance of Presidents Day.
The worship committee will meet Monday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Rectory.
The chicken dinner planning committee will meet Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church auditorium, which is located in the lower level of the church, 1000 Main St.
All interested volunteers are encouraged to attend this important meeting. Jimbo McMahon is the fundraising chairperson.
The finance council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Rectory.
A contemporary group assists every other Saturday at the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Church. The next Mass they will be at is Saturday, Feb. 26.
The youth group will meet Sunday, Feb. 27 from 6:30-8 p.m. in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. At this meeting, the group will discuss fundraising for their annual spring basketball game. Lori Ostrowski is the youth group advisor.
New members are always welcome.
The annual spring chicken dinner Sunday, March 20 from 12-4 p.m. in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church auditorium, which is located in the lower level of the church, 1000 Main St. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children. To purchase tickets, please call the parish office at 457-3412.
St. Mary’s Church will have its annual St. Mary’s Classic golf tournament Sunday, May 15 at Pine Hills Country Club, Taylor. This year’s tournament will be played in memory of Judge Thomas Gibbons.
Registration information can be obtained by calling the parish office at 457-3412. For sponsorship information, please e-mail [email protected].
Become a fan today! St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches now has a page on Facebook. You can join it by typing in “St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches, Avoca” in the search bar at www.facebook.com. And then clicking on the “like” button once you arrive at the page.
On this page, you will find many of the events taking place at the churches and even have an opportunity to R.S.V.P. for them if you like.
You can also discuss topics of interest with other friends and post pictures from parish events, of your families, or anything else that will continue to help them build their parish family.
Help St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches spread the “good news” today by becoming a friend of the page and suggesting it your friends.
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: During December, January, and February at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St., at 8 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church.
Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass
Weekends Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church and at 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church; Sunday at 8 and 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church and at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church
Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church and 5-5:15 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church; anytime upon request by calling 457-3412.
Prayer Chain: 457-5867
Second Presbyterian Church
143 Parsonage Street, Pittston
The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church, 143 Parsonage Street, Pittston, announces the following schedule:
Sunday, February20 – 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Worship;
Tuesday, February 22 – 7 p.m. AA Meeting
Wednesday, February 23 – 6:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal
Trinity Episcopal Church
Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue, West Pittston
Parish Mission: “To live and build holy community.”
All welcome: Worldwide Anglican Communion: ‘We believe in one holy, Catholic apostolic church.”
Web of information and links at www.trinityepiscopalchurchwestpittston.org and www.diobeth.org and www.NEPAepiscopalchurch.org .
Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. every Sunday, Holy Days and Weekdays as announced.
Mondays: Days of Prayer. Special intentions welcome.
Food Pantry:
February items needed are macaroni and cheese, pastas and tomato sauces.
Prayernetwork:
Open To Public. Daily prayer for those with needs requesting prayerful support.
Start prayernetwork at parish office 654-3261.
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.
Party and Banquet Space. Newly renovated banquet room and kitchen. All Day Rental $100. Reservations at 654-3261.
MUSICare Events:
Special music experiences for infants and children through age five and an adult who loves them.
Upcoming events include March 1 at 10 a.m. and March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub. Includes free demonstration of Music Together class and story time.
For information and reservations, call 654-3261.
Music Together Classes:
Fun and music for infants and children through age five accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Visit www.musictogether.com for details.
Register now for the spring semester beginning Tuesday, April 12.
Tuition is $145.00 plus $15.00 registration fee for new registrants and includes songbook, parent education materials and professionally recorded CD of music used in class.
Call 654-3261.
United Methodist Church
Corner of Broad & Church Sts., Pittston
Rev. Dr. Michael Turner
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: Second Monday unless told otherwise
Website www.umcpittston.org
Phone 655-4340 leave message