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Roast beef dinner today at St. Michael’s - 11/15/2009
St. Michael’s the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston, will celebrate its feast day with a roast beef dinner today, Sunday, November 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the church hall, 205 North Main Street, Pittston.

Coat giveaway at Seton auditorium - 11/15/2009
The Knitting Ministry and the Greater Pittston Food Pantry will sponsor a one-day coat giveaway for registered households of the food pantry Tuesday, Nov.24, 9 a.m. until noon at the former Seton Catholic High School auditorium, C ...

St. Michael’s Church Feast Day today - 11/08/2009
St. Michael’s the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston, will celebrate its feast day with a divine liturgy at 9 a.m. today, Sunday, November 8. Mass will be celebrated by Reverend, G. Scott Boghossian, pastor

Parishes join to feed the needy - 11/01/2009
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and Holy Mother of Sorrows Polish National Catholic Church, both of Dupont, have joined efforts to feed the families in need this holiday season. Each parish will be holding a food drive for the Greate ...

Rev. Sauers to be honored next Sunday - 11/01/2009
On Sunday November 8, the local community will come together to help celebrate the 55th Ordination Anniversary of Rev. Robert F. Sauers.

Craft and Gift Fair today at Sacred Heart - 10/25/2009
A holiday Craft and Gift Fair will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Duryea, today, Sunday , October 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Celebration to honor Rev. Sauers - 10/25/2009
On Sunday, November 8, the local community will come together to help celebrate the 55th Ordination Anniversary of Rev. Robert F. Sauers.

52nd annual St. Jude Novena begins Monday - 10/18/2009
The 52nd Annual Novena in honor of Saint Jude will be held at St. Mary, Help of Christians Church, 535 North Main Street, Pittston, from Monday, October 19, through Wednesday, October 28.

Chicken dinner at St. Anthony’s - 10/18/2009
The Annual Chicken Dinner at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter, will be held on Sunday, November 1, with take-outs available from 11:00 a.m. to noon and sit-down dining from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adult dinners are $8.00.

Pets are blessed at Sacred Heart Church, Dupont - 10/11/2009
The traditional Blessing of Pets was held last Sunday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Dupont. Father Joseph Verespy, pastor, conducted the ceremony.

52nd annual St. Jude Novena Oct. 19-28 - 10/11/2009
The 52nd Annual Novena in honor of Saint Jude will be held at St. Mary, Help of Christians Church, 535 North Main Street, Pittston, from Monday, October 19 through Wednesday, October 28.

Prophecy Conference in West Pittston - 10/11/2009
A Prophecy Conference, “Signs of the Times, Does Bible Prophecy Speak Today,” will be held at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, 317 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston, on Friday evening, October 30 and Saturday, October 31.

Nite at Races at Our Lady of Mount Carmel - 10/04/2009
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Pittston, will host their annual Nite at the Races on Saturday, October 10, in their parish center banquet hall located on William Street, Pittston. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., races begin at 8 p ...

Rummage Saturday at 1st Presbyterian - 09/27/2009
The Women’s Association of the First United Presbyterian Church, corner of Exeter Avenue and Warren Street, West Pittston will hold its Annual Rummage Sale, Saturday, October 3 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the church dining room. “ ...

Apple festival Saturday at First UM Church - 09/20/2009
The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston will be holding an apple festival on Saturday, September 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featured at the apple festival include: flea market, book sale, bake sale, silent auction, Kid’s ...

St. Jude Novena homilists listed - 09/20/2009
The 52nd Annual Novena in honor of Saint Jude will be held at St. Mary, Help of Christians Church, 535 North Main Street , Pittston, from Monday, October 19 through Wednesday, October 28. There will be two services daily.

Dozynki Harvest Festival today in Dupont - 09/13/2009
Today is the day for the big Harvest Festival (Dozynki) at Holy Mother of Sorrows Polish National Catholic Church on Wyoming Avenue in Dupont. It will be held on the Church grounds from 10:00 a.m. till dusk.

Labor Day Mass at Oblates Seminary - 09/06/2009
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.

Christian recording artist in concert - 09/06/2009
Shavertown United Methodist Fine Arts Series will present Ken Medema in concert on Sunday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Labor Day Triduum at Oblates Seminary - 08/30/2009
Annual Labor Day Triduum in honor of St. Joseph the Worker will be held next weekend Sept. 4 - 6 at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Route 315, Laflin, with novena services each night at 7:00 p.m. in the seminary chapel.

Our Lady of Sorrows procession - 08/23/2009
The Feast Day for Our Lady of Sorrows is Sunday, September 20. The feast will begin with a High Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Rocco’s Church. The procession will commence at 3 p.m. when the statue will be venerated through the streets of ...

Pittston Catholic Youth Group forming at Oblates - 08/23/2009
The Roman Catholic Parishes of the Pittston Cluster (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel/St. Rocco’s, Blessed Sacrament/St. Mary’s and St. John the Evangelist) are seeking to form one combined youth group from the local area. Young adults from ...

Benefit concert tonight at WP church - 08/16/2009
A benefit concert featuring Bob White will be held at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 317 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston, today, Sunday, August 16 at 7 p.m.

Flea market/ziti dinner today at St. Michael’s - 08/09/2009
St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston, 13th annual flea market and ziti dinner continues today, Sunday, August 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Day of Prayer for Liam Schulze - 08/02/2009
Beginning at 7 a.m. Monday morning and continuing until 7 p.m. Monday, Trinity Episcopal Church of West Pittston will host a Day of Prayer to benefit Liam Schulze, an 18-month-old who is fighting for his life.

St. Michaels’s flea market next weekend - 08/02/2009
St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston, 13th annual flea market and ziti dinner will be held on Saturday, August 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday August 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

‘Songsters’ to perform next Saturday - 07/26/2009
The “Songsters Quartet”, gospel music artists, will perform live, in concert at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church on Saturday, August 1 at 7 p.m. in the church auditorium, 317 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston.

Prayer service for little Liam - 07/26/2009
On Tuesday, July 28, there will be a prayer hour for Liam Schulze at St. Mary’s Church in Avoca on Hawthorne St. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. Also at St. Mary’s on Wednesday, July 29 at 6:45 p.m., there will be a Rosary offered for ...

Annual flea market, ziti dinner at St. Michael’s - 07/19/2009
St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston, 13th annual flea market and ziti dinner will be held on Saturday, August 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday August 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Flea market planned at St. Michael’s - 07/12/2009
St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston, 13th annual flea market and ziti dinner will be held on Saturday, August 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday August 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held in the church hal ...

Fireworks tonight at Back Mountain Harvest - 07/05/2009
Once again, Back Mountain Harvest Assembly church, Carverton Road, Trucksville, will host a fireworks spectacular, beginning at dusk tonight, Sunday, July 5.

Car to be raffled at Mount Carmel - 07/05/2009
The annual summer picnic of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston, will be held July 10, 11, and 12. Men are needed to put up the stands on Monday, July 6, starting at 6 p.m. Bring your own hammer and drill

First Friday Vigil July 3 at Oblates - 06/28/2009
The First Friday Reparation Vigil to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary will be held Friday July 3 at St. Joseph’s Oblate Seminary in Laflin.

First Friday Vigil scheduled for July 3 - 06/21/2009
The First Friday Reparation Vigil to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary will be held Friday July 3 at St. Joseph’s Oblate Seminary in Laflin.

Closing ceremony at St. Mark’s June 28 - 06/14/2009
Based on the “Called to Holiness Mission: Pastoral Planning in the Diocese of Scranton,” the 108 year old Church of St. Mark, Main Street, Inkerman will close and will consolidate with the Church of St. Maria Goretti (SMG), Laflin ...

First Holy Communion at Sacred Heart of Jesus, Dupont - 06/14/2009
On Sunday, May 3, 24 young parishioners received their first Holy Communion at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Dupont. The mass was celebrated by Father Joseph Verespy, pastor.

Mount Carmel Golf Tourney next Sunday - 06/07/2009
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 15th Annual Golf Tournament at Edgewood in the Pines, Drums will be next Sunday June 14. Registrations are $80 per player and can be made by contacting the Rectory.Fr. Gregory Finn, OSJ is Pastor.

Strawberry Festival and flea market this Saturday - 05/31/2009
The Session and Deacons of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston are planning their annual Strawberry Festival and Mini-Flea Market on Saturday, June 6 in the courtyard of the church. The church is located on the c ...

San Cataldo Society Mass, picnic next Sunday - 05/31/2009
The San Cataldo Society of Pittston will honor St. Cataldo with a Mass at St. Rocco’s church, on Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m. This year’s picnic will begin at 2 p.m. that same day – location: Frances Slocum State Park, Pavilion #2. The ...

Blessed Sacrament/St. Mary’s First Holy Communion - 05/31/2009
The parish community of Blessed Sacrament St. Mary’s, Pittston, recently celebrated First Holy Communion. Having completed a two-year preparation program, twenty-four children received their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 3, ...

Rosary today at St. Rocco’s Cemetery - 05/24/2009
The Rosary will be recited today, May 24, at St. Rocco’s Cemetery, at 3:30 p.m. If there is inclement weather, the Rosary will be recited in St. Rocco’s Church.

Pierogi sale Tuesday at St. Michael’s, Old Forge - 05/17/2009
St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, corner of Church and Winter Street, Old Forge is holding a pierogi sale on Tuesday, May 19.

St. Rocco’s Church Christian Mothers Communion breakfast - 05/10/2009
St. Rocco’s Christian Mothers will hold their annual Communion Breakfast on Sunday, May 17 after the 8 a.m. Mass at the Gramercy Restaurant, Main Street, Pittston. Tickets are $10, please contact President Cathy Turonis at 655-126 ...

57th OLMC Church Communion breakfast - 05/10/2009
The Altar and Rosary Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church will hold its 57th annual Mother’s Communion Breakfast on Sunday, May 17 with a 10 a.m. Mass followed by the breakfast and program in their Parish Center.

Roast beef dinner Saturday at Mt. Zion UM - 05/10/2009
The Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will hold a roast beef supper, Saturday, May 16 at 5 to 7 p.m. Adults are $9.00 and children 12 and under are $5.00. For tickets call Rob at 823-2484 or Carole at 388-6565. No tickets will be s ...

Mother’s Day concert at West Pittston church - 05/03/2009
The Jacobs Brothers will appear for a concert on Mothers’ Day evening, Sunday May 10, at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church of West Pittston. The show starts at 7 p.m. and all are invited to attend free of charge.

Penny Auction today at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - 04/26/2009
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church is holding its annual Penny Auction today at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center at 2 p.m.

Holocaust Memorial Mass today - 04/26/2009
The Polish American Congress will conduct their 29th annual Holocaust Memorial Mass this morning at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, April 26 in St. Mary of the Maternity Church, Park Avenue. Wilkes-Barre.

Divine Mercy celebration at Oblates of St. Joseph - 04/26/2009
The Divine Mercy Mass was celebrated last Sunday afternoon, April 19, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary in Laflin.

Bishop’s Youth Awards for 24 from St. John’s parish - 04/19/2009
Twenty-four young people from the St. John The Evangelist Parish Community were chosen to receive the Bishop’s Youth Awards. Thirteen eighth graders and eleven seniors were chosen for their commitment to service to the parish, the ...

Penny Auction today at St. Peter’s, Hughestown - 04/19/2009
St. Peter’s in Hughestown will hold their Annual Sunday School Penny Auction today, Sunday April 19, at 2:00 p.m. Bring lots of coins with you . Bidding, pocket change can really pay. Great prizes and it’s really fun to play. A do ...

Roast beef dinner Saturday in West Pittston - 04/12/2009
The First Congregational Church UCC, 500 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston will hold an all-you-can-eat Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, April 18. Take outs start at 4 p.m. and will run until 7 p.m. Seating starts at 5 p.m.

Palm Sunday breakfast today at St. Peter’s - 04/05/2009
St. Peter’s in Hughestown will hold their Annual Palm Sunday Breakfast today, Sunday, April 5, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adults $8.00, kids 10 and under $4.00, kids 3 and under FREE. Tickets are available at the door.

Fish dinner Friday at St. Michael’s Church - 03/29/2009
St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, 205 North Main Street, Pittston, will present their 12th annual fish dinner on Friday, April 3, in the church hall from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Easter cantata April 5 in Duryea - 03/29/2009
Easter is a season celebrated with inspiring music of the devotion, sacrifice, and love demonstrated by Jesus Christ the Son of God through His passion, crucifixion, and resurrection. For 2000 years men have composed marvelous mus ...

27th Our Lady of Mount Carmel HNS Smoker tonight - 03/29/2009
Father Gregory Finn O.S.J. pastor, Rev. Johnson Kochuparambil O.S.J. assistant pastor, Holy Name Society president Joe McCulloch and all the society members remind everyone that the 27th annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Holy Name S ...

Feast of St. Joseph celebrated at Oblates Seminary - 03/29/2009
The Oblates of Saint Joseph priests of the Greater Pittston area celebrated with the area faithful the Solemn Feast of Saint Joseph on March 19 at their seminary chapel in Laflin. Serving as principal celebrant and homilist for th ...

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Smoker next Sunday - 03/22/2009
Rev. Gregory Finn O.S.J. pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and the Holy Name Society President Joe McCulloch announce that the guest speaker for the annual Smoker, to be held on Sunday, March 29, at 6 p.m. in the parish ce ...

St. Rocco’s HNS prepares for Palm Sunday Smoker - 03/15/2009
Not quite ready to reorganize as “The Friendly Sons of St. Rocco,” the St. Rocco’s Church Holy Name Society is instead keeping busy preparing for its 61st annual Palm Sunday Smoker scheduled for Sunday, April 11, at St. Rocco’s Ha ...

Family pasta dinner today at St. Anthony’s - 03/15/2009
St. Joseph’s Family Celebration at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter will be held today, Sunday with a family Mass at 10:30 a.m. followed by the annual Family Pasta Dinner. Tickets are available at the door. $ 8.00 for adults, $ ...

Pizza sale Friday at First UM Church - 03/01/2009
The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston will hold a home made pizza sale on Friday, March 6. Pizzas can be ordered baked or unbaked, with or without onions. Also with sweet red pepper topping for an additional $1.50.

‘Kids Closet’ to provide clothes - 03/01/2009
The Care and Concern Ministry of St. John the Evangelist Parish announces the formation of the Greater Pittston Kids Closet. The mission of the Kids Closet is to provide clothing to children in need.

Craft fair March 2 at St. Maria Goretti - 02/22/2009
A Spring Craft and Gift Fair will be held on March 2, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at St. Maria Goretti Banquet Hall, Laflin Road, Laflin

Divine Mercy Service today - 02/22/2009
A Divine Mercy Service with Holy Mass will be celebrated this afternoon at the Oblates of Saint Joseph Seminary Chapel, Route 315, Laflin, beginning at 2:00 PM. The Mass will fulfill the Sunday obligation and will be celebrated by ...

Night at the Races Saturday at St. John’s - 02/15/2009
The Holy Name and Altar and Rosary Societies of St. John the Evangelist Parish Community will hold a Night at the Races on Saturday, February 21 at the Seton Catholic Cafeteria. Doors open at 6 p.m. with post time at 7 p.m. Admiss ...

Pastie sale slated at First United Methodist - 02/08/2009
The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston, 400 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston will hold a pastie sale on Thursday, February 19. Pastie orders must be in by Tuesday, February 17. No orders will be taken on the day of the sa ...

Pizza sales to begin at First UM Church - 02/01/2009
The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston will be selling homemade pizza every Friday beginning on Friday, February 13 and ending on Friday, April 10. Pizza is a pick up only from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost of a tray of pizza is $1 ...

St. Rocco’s HNS planning annual smoker - 01/25/2009
St. Rocco’s Church Holy Name Society officers and members held a meeting to make plans for their annual Palm Sunday Smoker on April 11. This year’s smoker will mark the 61st gathering and promises to be as successful as past event ...

Ecumenical celebration today at Mt. Carmel - 01/18/2009
The Greater Pittson Ministerium congregations will come together for an Ecumenical Celebration of the Word of God on today, Sunday, January 18. The service, which will be held as part of the area’s observance of the annual Week of ...

Pierogi sale at Old Forge church - 01/18/2009
St. Michaels Orthodox Church, corner of Church and Winter Streets, Old Forge is sponsoring a pierogi sale on Tuesday, January 27. Orders may be placed with Al at 562-3965, Dorothy 562-1434, Mary 586-2632, Sandra 457-9280, or by ca ...

Ecumenical Prayer Service next Sunday - 01/11/2009
The Greater Pittson Ministerium congregations will come together for an Ecumenical Celebration of the Word of God on Sunday, January 18.The service, which will be held as part of the area’s observance of the annual Week of Prayer ...

Pastie sale at First United Methodist - 01/04/2009
The First United Methodist Church, 400 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston will hold a pastie sale on Thursday, January 15. Pastie orders must be in by Tuesday, January 13. No orders will be taken on Wednesday, January 14, or the day of ...

Ecumenical service this evening at St. Peter’s - 12/28/2008
For the past several weeks, members of Saint Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hughestown, have been preparing for the church’s first annual Ecumenical Service of Lessons and Carols which will take place this evening, December ...

Hughestown budget passed with no tax increase - 12/28/2008
Hughestown Borough held a special meeting for final reading of the 209 budget. The budget is available for inspection in the borough building.

Holiday schedule at St. Maria Goretti - 12/21/2008
The holiday Mass schedule at St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin, is as follows:

Christmas worship schedules listed - 12/21/2008
The Bennett Presbyterian Church, 501 Bennett Street, Luzerne welcomes everyone to join us in the Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Wednesday, December 24, beginning at 10 p.m. They invite you to come and share this beaut ...

Poppy seed, nut roll orders due today - 12/14/2008
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Rock and Center Street, Hughestown, will hold their poppy seed and nut roll sale once again. Donation is $7.50.

Honor Roll for SS. Peter and Paul - 12/14/2008
The following students have attained academic honors for the First Quarter of the 2008-2009 school year at SS. Peter and Paul School, Plains.

Poppy seed, nut roll on sale at St. Peter’s - 12/07/2008
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Rock and Center Street, Hughestown will hold their poppy seed and nut roll sale once again. Donation is $7.50. Orders must be in by December 14. Pick up date will be December 20 from 12 to 3 p.m. Call ...

Advent spiritual retreat next Sunday - 11/30/2008
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 retr ...

St. Rocco’s Fides Club breakfast today - 11/23/2008
Saint Rocco’s Fides Club will hold its annual family Christ the King Breakfast today, Sunday, November 23. The event will be held in the school auditorium following the 8 a.m. Mass. Cost for the breakfast buffet is $6.50. Children ...

‘Countdown to Christmas’ puppet show - 11/23/2008
The Precious Gems Puppet Troupe will present Countdown to Christmas, on Sunday, December 7 at 7 p.m. at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 317 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston. This is open to the general public without ch ...

Every Voice choir schedules rehearsals - 11/16/2008
The Every Voice choir of the greater Pittston Ministerium will hold rehearsals in preparation for the Ecumenical Thanksgiving service to be held on Sunday, November 23 at St. Mary’s Help of Christians in Pittston. The rehearsals a ...

Holy Trinity CCW plans Christmas party - 11/16/2008
The Confraternity of Catholic Women of Holy Trinity Church, Swoyersville, will hold its Christmas party on Sunday, December 14 at 1 p.m. in the church hall. Wafers (oplatki) will be shared among the guests and dinner will be serve ...

Homemade pasta today at St. Maria Goretti - 11/09/2008
St. Maria Goretti Church in Laflin will have a Homemade Pasta Dinner today, Sunday, November 9, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Includes salad, beverage, dessert, and bread. Take outs will be from 1 to 5:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Enthronement Mass today - 11/09/2008
The Enthronement of the Sacred Heart Guild will hold a special mass of the Enthronement today, Sunday, November 9, at 3:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. Participation at this mass will enable those desiring an ...

Ziti dinner today at St. Rocco’s for Oblates - 11/02/2008
A ziti dinner, sponsored by the Oblates of St. Joseph Lay Cooperator Society, will be held this afternoon, at St. Rocco’s Parish Auditorium, Tompkins St., Pittston, from noon - 4:00 p.m. (takeouts from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). C ...

Fall Festival Saturday at First Baptist - 10/26/2008
First Baptist Church, Water Street Pittston will hold a Fall Festival on Saturday, November 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church hall. There will be baked good, crafts, food, jewelry and assorted flea market items. Proceeds will ...