52nd annual St. Jude Novena begins Monday | The Pittston Dispatch, Pittston, PA

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. Mass, followed by novena prayers and veneration of the relic of St. Jude, Patron Saint of Hopeless Cases and Things Despaired Of will be celebrated Mondays through Fridays at noon and at 7:00 p.m., Saturdays at noon and at 5:30 p.m., and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The Rosary will be recited before all services and Confessions will be heard prior to all services.

The following guest homilists are scheduled for the novena: Monday, October 19 at noon and 7:00 p.m., Rev. Sean Carpenter; Tuesday, October 20 at noon, Rev. Thomas J. Maloney and 7:00 p.m., Rev. Christopher Washington; Wednesday, October 21 at noon and 7:00 p.m., Rev. Vincent Dang; Thursday, October 22 at noon and 7:00 p.m., Rev. Robert Simon; Friday, October 23 at noon and 7:00 p.m., Rev. Anthony Generose; Saturday, October 24 at noon and 5:30 p.m., Rev. Msgr. Philip Gray; Sunday, October 25 at 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Very Rev. Paul McDonnell, OSJ; Monday, October 26 at noon and 5:30 p.m., Rev. Paul Mullen; Tuesday, October 27 at noon and 7:00 p.m., Rev. Philip Altavilla; and Wednesday, October 28 at noon, Rev. Thomas J. Maloney. Rev. John Polednak, V.E., Episcopal Vicar of Southern Luzerne will celebrate the Solemn Closing Liturgy on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Rosary Service

The Confraternity of Catholic Women of Holy Trinity Church, Hughes Street, Swoyersville will conduct a rosary service led by their pastor and spiritual moderator, the Rev. William J. Karle, on Sunday, October 25 at 1 p.m. Everyone is invited to take part. Following the service, a meeting will be held in the church hall.

Pierogi Sale

St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, located at the corners of Church & Winter Streets, Old Forge, is having a pierogi sale. Place orders by calling Al at 562-3965; Mary at 586-2632; Sandra at 457-9280 or Church Hall at 457-2875 (leave message). Deadline for orders is November 6, price is $5.00 a dozen. Pick up orders on Tuesday, November 10, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Spiritual Renewal

The Forty Fort Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a praise band spiritual renewal event called Spirit in the Valley on Saturday October 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This praise band concert and worship experience will include five different groups: The Smith Family Revival, Step by Step, Fishers of Men, Soul Searching and the Forty Fort Presbyterian Church Praise Band.

Come for an evening of worship and inspiration. There is no charge for the event; a free will offering will be received. The Forty Fort Presbyterian Church is located at 1224 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort. For further information call Rev. Lukesh at 283-3631.

Reparation Vigil

The next monthly Blue Army Reparation Vigil to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary will be held Friday, November 6 at St. Joseph’s Oblate Seminary in Laflin. Father Paul McDonnell will serve as host for the vigil. Young adults are most welcome. Devotions begin Friday evening at 8 p.m. with recitation of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, during which time confessions are heard. Meditation of the 15 Mysteries of the Rosary will also take place at this time. Mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated at 8:55 p.m. followed by benediction, litany and consecration to the Sacred Heart. Vigil continues with the crowning of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue, World Apostolate Pledge, Fatima prayers and consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The vigil concludes with scapular enrollment at 10:15.

Day of Recollection

The Ladies of Charity, Diocese of Scranton, have scheduled their annual Day of Recollection for Saturday, November 7 at the King’s College Chapel. The doors will be open at 9:30 a.m. and will begin with a message from Rev. Gregory Loughney at 10 a.m.

This will be followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation for those who wish, or a time of silence. They will then celebrate the Eucharist with Msgr. Kelly. A lovely luncheon will be served on the 3rd floor of the Sheeny/Farmer Campus Center Building of King’s College, and an elevator is available. The cost for the luncheon is $17. Reservations are required, and the deadline is November 3, 2009. Make your check payable to “Ladies of Charity” and mail it to President, Evelyn Raitter, at 33 Oak Drive, Mountaintop, Pa 18707. Call her at 474-5192 with any questions. A collection basket for Pro-Life donations will also be available.

Flea Market

St. John the Baptist Church, 126 Nesbitt Street, Larksville, will hold their Annual Indoor Fall Flea Market Festival on Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church hall. Fall and Christmas items and decorations, household decor, kitchen items galore, pots/pans, dishes, glasses, silverware; books, toys, jewelry and much more. A light menu is available along with a bake sale and plenty of parking, handicap accessible.

A & R Meeting

The St. John the Evangelist Parish Community will hold their Altar and Rosary Society Meeting on Wednesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. in the church hall. Refreshments will be served

Christmas Show Trip

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. For additional information or to make a reservation, call 654-2310 or 654-8775. Seats are still available.

Weekly Novena

St. Rocco’s weekly Novena is held every Tuesday evening at the 7 p.m. Mass with Novenas and prayers to our lady of the Miraculous Medal, and to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, which precede this 7 p.m. Mass.

Catholic Young Adults

The next meetings of the Catholic Young Adult Group for ages 18 to 38 will be held on 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.

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.

Bethel United Methodist

Blessed Sacrament

St. Mary’s Assumption

St. Mary’s H of C

There are no Religious Education classes this weekend. Classes will resume on Sunday October 18.

Father Tom is leading a Scripture Study on the Gospel of St. Luke. 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 being 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. Come and join us and learn to make the real connection between your faith and your everyday life! The program began on September 8.

The committee is getting ready to order new coats (from K-mart) to assist children from Head Start by giving them a brand new winter coat for the upcoming winter season. Being a non-profit organization we rely strictly on donations received from friends of the community, local businesses, and/or organizations. Last year we had the privilege of purchasing 330 brand new coats for the children. Thus we are in the process of seeking donations for this year’s endeavor. All donations can be sent to Coats/Shoes for Kids, Inc., 13 Fairway Drive, Exeter, Pennsylvania 18643 . Checks and/or money orders can be written out to Coats/Shoes for Kids, Inc.

Holy Redeemer High School’s Open House will be held on Sunday, November 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. with a presentation at 2:30 p.m. All seventh and eighth grade students, their parents and families are cordially invited to attend. The Scholarship Entrance Exam will be held on Saturday, December 12 for 8th grade students interested in applying for the fall term of 2010. Registration will be at 9:00 a.m.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Help of Christians Religious Education Center. For further information, call Mary Boylan (654-0529).

Brick United Methodist

Catholic Community of the Wyomings

Confessions are heard on Saturdays from 4:15 – 4:45 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows.

Daily Mass: Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s; Tuesday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows.

CCD classes meet on Sunday. Times are 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows and 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s.

This is a Confirmation preparation year. The Pastor will meet with parents and confirmation candidates today at St. Joseph’s after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and at Our Lady of Sorrows after the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

All Souls Mass Intentions Envelopes can be found in your envelope packets and in the back of the churches. They will be placed on the Altar and Masses will be said for your named intentions during the month of November.

The Pro Life Center will be conducting their annual Operation Baby Bottle project to earn funds to support the center. Baby bottles can be found on the table at the entrance of the Hall at OLOS. Your support will be a blessing to the center and will be greatly appreciated. Please return the baby bottles by November 8.

Our Lady of Sorrows Altar and Rosary Christian Mothers & Sodality will receive in body today at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. The Altar and Rosary Christian Mothers will meet on Monday, October 26th and will pray the rosary at 7 p.m. Please join us.

Youth Group: All high school students from both parishes are invited to attend a short meeting in St. Joseph’s Church basement on Monday, October 19 at 6 p.m. Please contact Michelle Stark at 693-1907 or Mary Jane Vikara at 693-2914.

A family style Ham Dinner, sponsored by the St. Joseph’s Christian Mothers, will be held on October 25 from noon – 4:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Tickets will be on sale after all Masses, available from any Christian Mother, or in the church offices. Cost is $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 10 years of age and under.

There will be no CCD classes next Sunday, Oct 25 for grade 1 – 5 at St. Joseph’s.

Confirmation classes will meet with Father Marchetti on Sunday, October 25 in Our Lady of Sorrows Church from 2 – 3:30 p.m.

The Parish Implementation Team will meet Monday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Rectory.

Sunday, November 1, at 2:00 p.m. a blessing service will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in West Wyoming. Afterward, Father Marchetti invites you to attend an open house at St. Joseph’s Church, Rectory and Parish Hall. Tour our lovely facilities between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m. then share in some refreshments in the parish hall. A second open house will be held at OLOS on Sunday, November 8 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church

Sunday Worship and Praise Service 9:30 a.m.; Children’s Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Adult/Teen Sunday School immediately following service.

First Congregational UCC

First United Methodist Church

The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule

Sunday, October 18 - 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Sunday school; 12:15 a.m. Children’s Choir; 6 p.m. Youth Group

First Presbyterian Church

First United Presbyterian

The Session of the First United Presbyterian Church West Pittston announces the following schedule.

The First United Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Exeter Avenue and Warren Street.

Full Gospel Chapel

On Sunday, November 8, at 6 p.m. Sue Knauf will be ministering the Word of God and personal prophetic ministry.

Glendale Gospel Church

Harding Church of Christ

Holy Mother of Sorrows

Coming Events: Nov. 1, All Saints/Souls Service at the Cementery at 2:00 p.m.; Nov. 2, All Souls Day - Monday - Mass at 10:00 a.m.; Halloween Party November 1, at 4:00 p.m. in our parish hall. All parish children (all ages) are invited. Youth of Holy Mother of Sorrows is conducting the party.

Holy Redeemer

Immaculate Conception

This year the Baby Bottle Program will be held during October, which is the Respect Life Month. The bottle should be returned to the Church prior to November 15.

The next monthly meeting for the Altar & Rosary will be Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Redeemer. All women of our parish community age 18 and older are welcome.

All Youth Group members from Immaculate Conception and Holy Redeemer are invited to Dymond’s Farm on Sunday, October 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. All Youth Group members are to meet at Immaculate Conception Church at 12:15. Cost is $6, which includes hayride, a pumpkin and lunch. Sign up with Mrs. Klepadlo if you plan to attend.

Inkerman Presbyterian

Langcliffe Presbyterian Church

On October 25 immediately following worship service, our annual Fall Family Fellowship dinner will be held in our church dining room. Please join us and bring your family and friends along with your favorite main course, covered dish or desert to share.

On November 8 at 3:00 p.m. a musical program will be presented by the Children’s Choir of the Northeast Choral Society under the direction of Susan Kelly. This program is presented by the Choral Society as a thank-you to our congregation for the use of our church for choir rehearsals. Everyone is invited to this free event.

On November 12 at 7:00 p.m. the Session and Cemetery Associations will hold their monthly meetings.

On November 25 The Langcliffe and Moosic Presbyterian Churches will join for a Thanksgiving Eve worship service at The Moosic Presbyterian Church. The week following Thanksgiving, The Langcliffe Church will hold their annual hanging of the greens party with light refreshments served. On Friday December 11 at 7:00 p.m. we will host the Crystal Band for an evening of Christmas music. On Sunday December 20 a Candlelight Vesper Service will be held followed by dinner and fellowship in the social hall beginning at 4:00 p.m.

The Langcliffe Church is handicap accessible and nursery school is provided for young children. All are welcome.

Oblates of St. Joseph

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.

The Pittston Catholic Youth Group meets every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the seminary. Teenagers are welcome from the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel/St. Rocco, St. John the Evangelist and Blessed Sacrament/St. Mary’s Parish Communities of Pittston. To be a part of this group, any parent or young adult may contact Fr. Paul McDonnell, OSJ at 654-7542 or osjseminary@comcast.net

The local Oblate Fathers welcome the arrival of their Superior General from Rome, Italy this Tuesday evening, along with the Provincial Superior and Council of the California Province. A meeting will be held with the General and the Oblate Fathers from both the Pennsylvania & California Provinces at the Oblate-staffed parish of St. Gabriel’s, Hazleton, on Tuesday.

There will be a welcoming reception for the Oblate Superior General and the California Provincial Superior this coming Wednesday, Oct. 21, following the 7:00 p.m. Novena to St. Joseph/St. Joseph Marello. All are welcome to join in the devotions and the reception that will follow in the seminary community room.

The Pittston Catholic Youth Group will host their first Haunted Trail in the woods of the seminary next Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, beginning both nights at 6:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00 - adults; $3.00 - students. For those who survive the tour of fright, free refreshments will be offered. All are welcome to join in the family fun and fright.

Youth Band Concert at the seminary gymnasium from 3:00 - 9:00 PM in the seminary gymnasium next Saturday, October 24. For more information, contact Samuel C. James at 655-2443 or 466-8124.

Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) will meet next Sunday, October 25, at the seminary for their fall meeting. For more information, call DCCW President, Linda Malinowski, at 347-3793.

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 osjseminary@comcast.net

Check out the seminary website: www.oblates-stjoseph.com for any current and vocational information.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Altar and Rosary Society will be selling lottery tickets after all Masses the weekend of October 24 and 25.

The next meeting of the Catholic Young Adults for ages 18-39 will be held on October 21 (social evening) at 7 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Church meeting room of the parish center.

Information on the religious education classes can be obtained by calling the Director, Mrs. Terri Audi at 654-3326.

The Regional Pittston Catholic Youth Group will host a Haunted Trail in the woods of the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, on October 24 from 6-10 p.m. and on October 25 from 6-9 p.m. Admission is $3 students and $5 adults. Free refreshments will be served. For information on the youth group call Father Paul 654-7542.

Sacred Heart of Jesus

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.

Cemetery Sunday will be observed on November 1. All prayers will be offered in church at 1:00 p.m. After prayers, Father Verespy will go through the cemetery (beginning at 1:45 p.m. in the Chapel area) and bless the graves with holy water. You are invited to bring a framed photograph of a deceased loved one to church, where it will be placed near the baptismal font for Cemetery Sunday. You may bring the photo in between now and October 29. There will be a table in the lobby until then. It would be helpful if you use a free standing frame. Please put your name and phone number on the back of the frame.

The Choir will meet on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the choir loft. New members are always welcome.

This weekend through the sacrament of Baptism, we welcome Rayna Peck into our Catholic family. Rayna is the daughter of Stephanie Peck.

Congratulations to Michael McDonald and Stephanie Casey and Beth Belles and Scott Dodgson who have been married in the sacrament of marriage this weekend.

A Senior Bingo sponsored by the Senior Citizen’s Outreach Committee will be held next Sunday, October 25 in the church hall. There is no charge and refreshments will be served. Parishioners (60 and older) of Sacred Heart Parish and Holy Mother of Sorrows Parish are welcome to attend.

CCD class will be held on October 19 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. A CCD mass will be celebrated on Sunday, October 25 at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Students are to meet in the church hall at 8:10 a.m. The 7th graders will be ministers of the mass.

Donations of food items are being sought for a Thanksgiving Food Drive for the food cupboard of Pittston. There will be containers in the lobby of the church on the weekends of Nov. 7-8 and Nov. 14-15.

A bake sale sponsored by the Senior Outreach Committee will be held the weekend of Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. In conjunction with the bake sale, a raffle will be held for a “Christmas Theme Basket”. The committee is requesting donations of baked goods and items for the theme basket. Theme basket donations can be placed in the container in the back of the church or dropped off on the rectory back porch. Baked goods can be delivered to the church hall on Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

St. Anthony’s

Classes for all Confirmation students in the Public and Catholic Schools, grades 6 &7, will be held on Sunday at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Center. After class the students will attend the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Religious Education Classes Monday afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Grades 1 to 5. Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 1 to 5.

High School Students on Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Kindergarten children on Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Parents and Grandparents of St. Anthony’s Parish who have children in these programs, we need your full cooperation.

The Golden Age Club will meet on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 1:30 p.m. at the Parish Center. A Halloween Party will be held after the meeting. Hostesses: Margaret Uporsky, Thea Yanuskis, Jetta Angelo & Susan Begliomini.

Baby Bottles: Pro-Life baby bottles are available on the table in the entrance of the church. Please take a bottle with you, fill it with loose change and place it in the basket at the entrance of the church. This program will benefit the Pregnancy Crisis Center.

Next Sunday, The Exeter Lions Club will be conducting their Annual White Cane Collection after all Masses.

St. John the Evangelist Parish Community

The Free Health Clinic is open every Wednesday. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. in the former Seton Catholic High School and is on first come first served basis.

The Greater Pittston Kid’s Closet is open on Wednesdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and Thursdays 11-2 p.m. and 5-7 pm. The Kid’s Closet accepts donations of new or gently used clothing for children. Adult clothing is not accepted. Donations may be dropped of at the Closet location the former Seton Catholic School or at the parish office.

The Altar and Rosary Society will meet on Wednesday, October 21 in the church hall. The rosary will be recited at 7:10 p.m. followed by a business meeting at 7:30. Mary Ann Littlefield will preside. Refreshments will be provided. New members are welcome.

Planning for the Pittston Catholic Youth Group Haunted Trail will be held October 18 at 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, October 22 at 6:30. The Youth Group meets at the Oblates of Saint Joseph Seminary and is open to students 7th grade and up.

Training sessions for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will be held this Wednesday October 21 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. in the church.

A meeting for all parents/guardians of children to receive Reconciliation and First Holy Communion will be held Tuesday, October 20 at 7 p.m. in the parish hall.

The Altar and Rosary annual card party will be held Sunday, October 18 at 2 p.m. in the Seton Catholic Auditorium. There will be door prizes and special awards.

The Holy Name Society Halloween Party will be held Saturday, October 24 immediately after 4:30 Mass in the church hall. Parents are asked to bring a canned good to benefit the Food Pantry.

St John’s Lutheran

Please continue to make your donations to Kids Closet held in the former Seton Catholics High school. Hours: Wednesday 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., then again 5 to 8 p.m.

There are openings for Votive Candle and Bulletin November 15 and December 6. Anyone interested on those dates please leave a message for Doris Mersincavage

Our Church is starting a food bank here. We need donations of non perishable food , cleaners, toiletries. This is a ongoing thing we need to reach out and help out our community. Please bring them to the church.

There is an opening for October 25 for Altar flowers Please leave a message for Rita Morgan.

Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner tickets are now available. Scheduled for Saturday October 24. Adults $9, Children under 12 $5

October is Mite Month please bring your boxes or can so we can forward the money projects selected to do GODS work.

Quarterly Voter Assembly will be held after service this morning, refreshments will be served.

We are still collecting recycling. Drop off your cans by the garage at Church or leave a message and someone will collect them.

If you have any questions, comments on the information above, please call 655-2505 and leave your name and your message. Pastor Cole or a member of St. Johns will get back to you as soon as possible.

St. John’s P.M. Church

St. Maria Goretti

Four tickets have been mailed to each parish family for the homemade pasta Supper on November 8. If you can sell additional tickets please contact the parish office at 655-8956.

There will be a Halloween dance on Saturday, October 24 in the parish center. Doors open 7 p.m., dancing 8 p.m. to midnight. Music will be provided by GTO and Hatryk. Cost is $20 per person. Reservation deadline is 10/19/09. Must be 21 years or older. Costumes are recommended but not mandatory. Call Dorothy Tarasek at 654-4606.

There will be an opportunity to drop items off at our Flea Market Garages on Saturday, October 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We cannot accept large furniture, TV’s, computers or clothing.

Saint Mary’s

Congratulations to the winners of St. Mary’s Church’s pot of gold raffle for October 6-12: Darlene Cortes, Dan Oshal, and Kathy Geter.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Youth Club will have a bowling outing today from 6-8 p.m. at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center, Wilkes-Barre. A caravan will leave SS. Peter and Paul’s Church parking lot, 1000 Main St., at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person and includes two hours of open group bowling and shoe rental. Lori Ostrowski is the youth group coordinator. New members are welcome.

St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society will meet today at 2 p.m. in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches will have a combined parish pastoral council meeting Monday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church auditorium, 1000 Main St.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches will have a prayer for life holy hour followed by benediction Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 7-8 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St. The public is invited to attend.

The combined liturgical worship committee of St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches will meet Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St.

The parishioners of St. Mary’s Church will have their harvest tea Sunday, Oct. 25. For more information or to reserve a table, please call Debbie Callahan at 457-8887 or 407-0740, Kay Price at 457-8470 or 504-4199, or Debbie Robinson at 963-8802 or 903-2031.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches will have vigil Masses for All Saints Day Saturday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St., and 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. During these Masses, the parishioners will remember the deceased members of the parish as well as their individual families in prayer.

The deceased members of each parish you have died this past year will also be honored by having a family member or a friend carry a candle in their memory to the altar at the beginning of the liturgies.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches will have All Souls Day cemetery services Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery and 5 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches have Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in 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.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s High School Youth Group is selling Entertainment Books for $20 each. The books contain numerous coupons and discounts for area restaurants, attractions, and retail establishments and make a great gift. Order sheets are available in the back of each church. For more information please call Kay at 504-4199.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Youth Club will have a baby shower during October in honor of Respect Life month.

During the month, they will collect new and next to new clothes and blankets. They are also seeking baby food, formula, diapers, and other baby items. Donations can be placed in the collection containers in the vestibules of St. Mary’s and SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches. All proceeds will benefit the Pennsylvanians for Human Life and the Care and Concern Free Health Clinic located in the former Seton Catholic High School, Pittston.

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. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St.

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

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Services; 9:15 Sunday School; 5:00 Saturday Contemporary Service; 55th Anniversary of Rev. Robert F. Sauers Ordination is Sunday November 8, at 3:00 p.m. at Colarusso’s La Palazzo, Moosic. Starts at 3:00. $25.00 per person. Please call 654-1008 to make reservations.

St. Rocco’s

October is the month of the Mother of the Rosary. Packets of Rosary beads can be found at two entrances to St. Rocco’s Church.

A flea market with various vendors will continue on Saturdays, October 24 and 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium, corner of West Oak and Tompkins Streets. A variety of household items will be sold at greatly reduced prices.

Girl Scout Brownie Troop 3707 will hold the bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday October 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the church classrooms. Girls grades 1, 2, and 3 may join by contacting Mary Capolarella at 655-8070.

St. Rocco’s Cub Scout Pack #303 will meet on Tuesday, October 20 at 6 pm. in the parish classrooms. Boys grades 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 may join by contacting Mrs. Karen Gaffney at 654-6021.

Second Presbyterian Church

The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church, 143 Parsonage Street, Pittston announces the following schedule.

Thursday, October 22 - Spaghetti dinner; donation Adult $8 children under 12 $3. Take-outs 3-4:30 p.m. dining room 5-7 p.m.

Trinity Episcopal

Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. Every Sunday. Holy days and weekdays as announced.

Food Pantry: October items needed include hearty soups and fruit and pudding cups.

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.

Party and Banquet Space. Newly renovated banquet room and kitchen. All Day Rental $100. Reservations at 654-3261.

The Children’s MUSICare Project: Opportunities for exploration of musical intelligence, music lessons, voice, piano, organ, chorus with the help of area musicians. Limited partial scholarships available for all children. Telephone parish office at 654-3261.

Jewelry Trunk Show and Bake Sale: November 14-15 in Trinity Church community room.

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The Roast Chicken Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. - takeouts available. Adults $8.50 - Children $3. For tickets call 654-3936, 693-1572 or 603-1915.

Advance purchase of tickets recommended - limited tickets at the door. Bake Sale with all homemade items.

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.