Annual flea market, ziti dinner at St. Michael’s

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.

This is one of the largest cleanest well-known indoor flea markets in the area that attracts people from all over the valley. There will be an array of flea market items such as jewelry, household needs, books, Christmas, small furniture, toys, and other every day needs. In conjunction, a ziti dinner will be held both days, Saturday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will also be a bake sale on Saturday. Ethnic food such as Pirohi, Piggies, Haluski as well as the all American hot dog will be available, coffee, tea, and soft drinks.

First Friday Vigil

The First Friday Reparation Vigil to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary will be held Friday, August 7 at St. Joseph’s Oblate Seminary in Laflin. Father Paul McDonnell will serve as host for 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.

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 p.m.

Mt. Zion Yard Sale

The Mt. Zion UM Church Women will hold their annual yard sale on Saturday, August 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the church grounds on Mt. Zion Road, Harding. Vendors/crafters are welcome at $10 per space. Refreshments and baked goods will be available. Call 388-2600 or 388-2265 for information.

Pray the Rosary

Join the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants and other young adults as we pray the Rosary at Allentown Women’s Center 1409 Union Blvd, rear entrance at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for an end to abortion. We meet at 7 a.m. at St. Ann’s Basilica in West Scranton. Rides are available. This event is held every second Saturday of the month for more information email dtafani@aol.com

Bethel United Methodist

Blessed Sacrament

St. Mary’s Assumption

St. Mary’s H of C

First Communion pictures and videos are available for pickup in the parish office.

If you would like to pick them up at a weekend Mass, please call the parish office and we will see that they are at the church you will be worshipping at.

The ministry schedule for July through September 2009 will be mailed to our liturgical ministers this coming week and will be posted on the parish webpage. If for some reason you are not able to cover your assignments, please make arrangements for a substitute or call the parish office. Please know how grateful we are for your ministry in our parish community.

Hundreds of migrant farm workers will be making their annual journey to farms in our area this summer.

To provide for the needs of the men, the Diocese of Scranton is asking parishioners for the following items: Bibles, rosaries and religious items, bath soap and soap case, shaving cream and razor, sunscreen (SPF 15), flip flops/sandals, shampoo, foot powder, deodorant, bath towel/washcloth, paper towels, toothpaste, toothbrush & case, laundry detergents, quilts or blankets, and bathroom tissue.

We will have containers in the back of each of our churches for this collection.

Mary Jo White is coordinating this social outreach project for our parish community.

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).

Brick United Methodist

First CongregationalUnited Church of Christ

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.

Bible Study/Prayer Service Wednesday evening at 7:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Chairlift is available.

Teen/Youth night last Friday of every month at 7:15 p.m. in the church hall. All area youth are invited for fellowship, refreshments and fun.

First Congregational UCC

First United Presbyterian

The Session of the First United Presbyterian Church, Pittston, announces the following schedule:

Saturday, September 19, 7:30 p.m. - Scotand’s Jim Malcolm, singer-songwriter, in concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of poet laureate Robert Burns. Donation $10.00.

First United Presbyterian

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

The First United Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Exeter Avenue and Warren Street. The Sanctuary is handicapped accessible and childcare is available during Worship.

Full Gospel Chapel

Weekly Wednesday evening prayer service begins at 7:00 p.m.; Adult and teen Sunday School begins each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

(If there are any questions or problems with the article please call me, Kathy Dolman, church secretary, 881-1572)

Glendale Gospel Church

Grace Bible Church

Harding Church of Christ

Sunday services: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Church Service. Phone 570-388-6534. www.hardingchurchofchrist.org

Holy Mother of Sorrows

Holy Redeemer

All altar servers are to report to the Altar Server’s room after Mass to be measured for new albs.

A mission co-op appeal is scheduled for next weekend, July 25 & 26. Please refer to bulletin for more information.

The Saint Ann Novena will be conducted after each daily and weekend Mass from now until the Feast of Saint Ann (Saturday, July 26th). At the concluding of the Novena, the faithful will have the opportunity to venerate the relic of Saint Ann.

Immaculate Conception

The Holy Name Society will hold a meeting this Wednesday, July 22nd at 7 PM in the Church hall.

A mission co-op appeal is scheduled for next weekend, July 25 & 26. Please refer to bulletin for more information.

Inkerman Presbyterian

Langcliffe Presbyterian Church

During the 5 weeks from Sunday July 5 up to and including Sunday August 2 the members of the Langcliffe Presbyterian Church and the Moosic Presbyterian Church along with their Pastor the Rev. Dr. Susan Ezelle have decided to combine worship services. The combined services will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Langcliffe Presbyterian Church.

This decision has been reached by a vote from members of both congregations as the sanctuary in the Langcliffe Church is air conditioned. This is in no way a precursor to closing or a merging of the two churches it is simply a measure of comfort during the warmest time of summer.

In addition to air conditioning, the Langcliffe Church is handicap accessible and nursery school is provided for young children. Anyone is welcome to worship with us.

Oblates of St. Joseph

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.

A new Senior Citizens group for our area, known as the "St. Joseph’s Senior Social Club" has formed and held their first meeting last Wednesday. They will meet every second Wednesday of the month, beginning on Aug. 12, at 2:00 p.m. The group is open to all senior citizens of the area looking to meet new friends and plan social activities. For more information, contact Theresa Ormando at 654-2967.

Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ is in Fresno, CA this weekend to participate in the priestly ordination of two Oblates of St. Joseph deacons: Rev. Bro. Matthew Spencer & Rev. Bro. Gustavo Lopez. Fr. Paul will return home Monday night.

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

Novena to St. Ann began on Friday July 17 after all Masses until the Feast Day on July 26.

The annual summer bazaar concludes today, Sunday 4 to 11 p.m. Don’t forget to buy your car ticket. a chance to win $20,000 in cash or a new Chevy Malibu.

Join your friends for an excursion to historic Jim Thorpe on the newly restored No 425 Baldwin Light Pacific Steam Locomotive. Sunday, September 6. $75.00 per person. Proceeds benefit the Pittston Memorial Library, YMCA and Care and Concern Free Clinic.

Doctor’s, physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners are desperately needed to help staff the Care and Concern Free clinic on a rotating basis. If you can volunteer any time on any Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 8 p.m. please call Cathy Rusnok at 654-0053 during the weekday or Gloria Blandina at 693-0766 in the evening.

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.

The annual novena in honor or St. Ann continues through July 26. Novena prayers will be prayed after all Masses.

The annual parish picnic will take place on July 30, 31 and August 1 on the parish grounds. Donations of non-perishable food items and paper products are being sought for the Grocery baskets. Items are also requested for the doll stand, variety stand and for the theme baskets. Items may be left on the rear porch of the rectory. Anyone wishing to donate a theme basket or items for a theme basket should contact Ann Marie Paddock at 654-0897 or Carolyn at the rectory at 654-3713.

All students in grades 6 and up who would like to work before, during or after the picnic are requested to sign the tablets which are located in the church lobby and on the rear porch of the rectory.

Blue volunteer sign up sheets for adults are located in the lobby of the church.

The kitchen schedule has been set. There is a job for everyone. Please come and volunteer a few hours of your time.

Anyone wishing to purchase beer or alcoholic beverages at the picnic will be required to show a picture ID if there is any doubt of your proper age. ID can be shown at the ticket stands where you will have your hand stamped. Please spread the word to young and young looking family members and friends.

This weekend we welcome Father John Polednak who will be at residence at Sacred Heart. Father has begun his work as the Episcopal Vicar for the Southern Region (Luzerne County).

On Sunday, July 26, a Mass in Polish language will be celebrated at 1:15 p.m. at St. Ann’s Basilica in Scranton. Congregational singing of Polish hymns will begin at 1 p.m. Choir members are invited to the choir loft before the mass to lead the congregation in singing.

St. Anthony’s

Come and enjoy the friendship of our people, the good Italian & American & ethnic foods, the various games and the fabulous music, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Italian Music: Frank & Judy and then Changes. Bring the children for a ride on the pony. Visit the giant flea market and find the treasures you were looking for years. Play Bingo or Instant Bingo and join the fun with your family and your friends.

Make sure, before you leave the grounds to stop and say a prayer to our Patron Saint, St. Anthony of Padua, whose Statue is on the grounds. Take your child to see and pray and touch St. Anthony’s Statue.

The Novena in honor to St. Ann will conclude on Sunday, July 26, the Feast Day. Novena prayers every day after each Mass.

Anyone who would like to walk to St. Ann’s Basilica for the Feast Day Mass is asked to meet at St. Anthony’s Church, Exeter on Saturday, July 25 at 11:00 p.m. for a blessing from Father Joe. Bus transportation for the return trip to St. Anthony’s will be provided by Pace Bus Co. Call Denise at 239-3585. As you walk, pray for our children and our families and St. Anthony’s Church Christian Family.

Weekday Masses: Monday through Saturday at 7:00 a.m.. Also on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday an additional Mass at 11:00 a.m.

Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Mass with Novena prayers to the Miraculous Medal and Mother Cabrini. Confessions before Mass.

Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Mass with Novena prayers to St. Anthony of Padua. Confessions before Mass. On Wednesday after the 7:00 & 11:00 a.m. Mass, Novena prayers to St. Joseph and St. Joseph Marello.

The Eucharistic Adoration is held every day from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by the Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament.

Weekend Masses: on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., on Sunday at 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. and at 7:00 p.m. (the last Mass in the valley). The Rosary is recited 20 minutes before the weekend Masses. Confessions are heard on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and before Masses.

St. John the Evangelist Parish Community

Children’s weekly bible story hour will continue this Tuesday, July 21 at 10 a.m. for all children. Moms, dads and grandparents are welcome to attend.

A book study group will meet weekly throughout the summer to discuss three books. The next meeting will be held this Monday, July 20 at 7 p.m. in the parish center dining room. for more information call Pat Marx 947-9462.

Religious Education Registration will be held in the Auditorium of Seton Catholic for two weeks immediately after the 10 a.m. Mass Sunday, August 6 and Sunday August 23. Parents registering their children must be a registered member of the parish. Families registered to neighboring parishes must obtain a letter of permission from their pastor. Registration closes Sunday, September 13.

Religious instruction for children will begin on Sunday September 13, beginning with the 10 a.m. Mass followed by instruction, with dismissal at 12 p.m.

All candidates preparing for Confirmation must complete 20 hours of community service. Service hours are available at the parish for the upcoming Summer Bazaar. Call the parish office if you are interested.

Care and Concern Clinic is in need of doctors, physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners to help staff the clinic. Call Cathy Rusnok at the parish office or Gloria Blandina at 693-9923.

Donations of gently used children’s clothes sizes newborn to 16 are needed for the Greater Pittston Kid’s Closet. They may be dropped off at the former Seton Catholic School or parish office.

The Greater Pittston Food Pantry distributes food to anyone in need, and is by appointment only. Please call 654-9923.

St John’s Lutheran

If you area Thrivent member, contact Laurie Brogan or Pastor so we can make a complete the list.

Pastor Cole Barbecue is August 29 for all young adults from College age up to 35 years young.

Please continue to make your donations to the Kid’s Closet held at the former Seton Catholic School.

Vacation Bible School August 3 to 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. Contact Marcia Colleran or Pastor.

Don’t Forget about college football, Navy vs. Western Kentucky, in Annapolis, September 26.

Pastor’s office hours, located in the Church’s Lower Level, are Tuesday thru Friday, 9 a.m. until noon. Call ahead to schedule a time to meet with him . Please note of schedule change. You can pray with the Pastor in the Church starting at 9:30 a.m.

We will be holding a dance as a fundraiser for Bobby Drummond in the Dupont fire hall on August 28.

We have a trip planned to Knobel’s for the youth of the Church on August 15. We will leave the church at 9 a.m. and should arrive back 8:30 p.m. We will caravan. Bring spending money and get ready for a good day.

There are Altar flower openings for August 16 and 30. Please leave a message for Rita Morgan if you are interested.

If you have any questions, comments or would like more information or maybe thinking about joining our Church Family, please call 655-2505 and& leave your name phone number and your message. Pastor Cole or a member of St. John’s will get back to you as soon as possible.

St. John’s P.M. Church

St. Maria Goretti

Teachers are needed for 6th, 7th and 8th grade CCD classes. To volunteer please call 655-8956.

Our summer religious education program will be held from August 10 to the 14. There are forms in the foyer of the church for your convenience to register your child. Children ages 4-11 are welcome to attend. Registration fee is $10 per child. Volunteers are also needed to help out on these dates please call 655-8956.

To purchase a Lottery Ticket to benefit St. Maria Goretti Church please call the parish office. You can still purchase tickets even though it is past the beginning date of July 1.

Saint Mary’s

The parishioners of St. Mary’s Church would like to thank the community for making their summer festival a huge success.

The parishes of St. Mary’s and SS. Peter and Paul’s are now linked. The new Mass schedules is as follows: Saturdays 4 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church and 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church; Sundays 8 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church and 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church. The daily 8 a.m. Mass and Wednesday evening 7 p.m. Mass will take place at St. Mary’s Church July and August. It will move to SS. Peter and Paul’s Church for September through November, return to St. Mary’s December through February, and move back to SS. Peter and Paul’s for March through May. Please note all of these schedules will be reviewed in six months to ensure they are meeting the needs of the parishioners.

Okay kids, are you ready to rock the Crocodile Dock? If you said yes, get ready to take an imaginary trip to the bayou of Louisiana during St. Mary’s Church’s annual Vacation Bible School program. The program will take place August 3-7 at the church, 715 Hawthorne St. They will have great crafts, games, activities, songs, skits, and fun for children ages 3-10. The program will be divided into two camps: pre-school and elementary. If you are interested in enrolling your child or volunteering to help in any way, please call Debbie Callahan at 407-0740.

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.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

8:00 a.m. service and 10:30 a.m. Service on Sundays; 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Service on Saturday; Vacation Bible School Evenings July 12-17

St. Rocco’s

Father Daniel Schwebs will now also be the administrator for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. You may contact him by calling the parish.

Raffle tickets were mailed to all parishioners. Please try to purchase or sell all of the 15 tickets at $1.00 each. More tickets are available at the rectory.

There will be a flea market at St. Rocco’s auditorium on Saturday, July 18 and 25 and on August 1 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Household items will be available at greatly reduced prices.

Second Presbyterian Church

The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church announces the following schedule. Sunday, July 19 - 10 a.m. Worship; Tuesday, July 21 - 7 p.m. AA Meeting.

Shoemaker Memorial United Methodist

Trinity Episcopal

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

Food Pantry: July items needed include nutrition breakfast bars, peanut butter and crackers, juice boxes.

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.

First Saturdays Giant Neighborhood Yard Sales. Every First Saturday. 25 + Family Sale on Trinity Grounds. $10 Space. Reservations in advance only at 654-3261.

Annual Chicken BBQ Dinner. Saturday, August 1 in conjunction with all day Giant Yard Sale. 1/2 Chicken, corn on cob, cole slaw, dessert. $7. Seating or Take - Out. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

United Methodist

July 22 - Administrative Council meeting at 7 p.m. A good attendance is necessary to make decisions and share information. Please attend the meeting if possible.