Dozynki Harvest Festival today in Dupont | The Pittston Dispatch, Pittston, PA

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.

There will be live music by the Polka Punch Band.

They will be serving Polish and American foods. Everyone is invited to attend the beautiful and traditional ceremony in Church and then come to the wreath blessing and get your wreath lapel pin, cheese, bread and wine.

There will be games for children and adults and many basket prizes. Also a variety of home baked goods of breads, cakes and many pies.

Centennial Mass

SS. Peter and Paul’s Church will have their centennial celebration Mass Sunday, Sept. 20 at noon at the church, 1000 Main St., which will be celebrated by the Most Rev. John Dougherty, retired auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Scranton.

The celebration will continue at 3 p.m. with a dinner and live entertainment at the Woodlands Inn and Resort, 1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre. Admission to this event is $50 and includes hors d’oeuvres and a four-course dinner with your choice of chicken or fish as your main entr�e.

Entertainment will be provided by The Polka Naturals. There will also be a cash bar. To make a reservation, please call SS. Peter and Paul’s Church Rectory at 457-2483 soon, as the number of guests and entr�e selections must be submitted.

Christian Rock

St. John’s Primitive Methodist Church will host a Christian rock concert Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. at the church, 314 Main St., with music provided by the band Choose This Day. In lieu of an admission charge, concertgoers are asked to bring a non-perishable food item, which will benefit the Scranton Rescue Mission. The public is invited to attend and enjoy a night of great music and fellowship.

The community is invited to Saint Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner of Rock and Center Streets, Hughestown, on Sunday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m. for the church’s Second Annual Festival of Music.

Catholic Women

The Confraternity of Catholic Women of Holy Trinity Church, Swoyersville will resume its meetings on Sunday, September 20 at 2 p.m. in the church hall. Plans will be finalized for the fall rummage sale to be held in October. Members are asked to attend and discuss plans for future events. Mothers of parish school children are invited to join the Confraternity. Father William J. Karle, pastor at Holy Trinity Church is their new moderator. Madeleine Barush will preside.

Pro-Life Vigil

The “Catholics Defending Life” prayer team of Scranton will be conducting a 40-day prayer vigil at the Planned Parenthood offices located at 316 Penn. Ave., Scranton, from Sept. 23 to Nov. 1.

During the daily vigil presence outside of Planned Parenthood, prayers will be offered for an end to abortion and for the respect of all human life from conception to natural death.

Vigil hours are planned for the following times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday, are to be announced.

An opening Mass for the pro-life vigil will be offered on Wednesday, September 23, at 7 p.m. at nearby St. Peter’s Cathedral, 315 Wyoming Ave., celebrated by Passionist Father Ed Buchheit. All faithful are welcome to participate in this peaceful, prayerful apostolate intended to change hearts on the abortion issue. Any time that can be afforded by prayer participants will be appreciated.

To schedule participation or for more information, call Donna at 348-5011; Theresa at 687-5329; or Mary Ann 346-5094.

Holiday Market Place

A Holiday Market Place will be held at Holy Rosary School, 125 Stephenson St., Duryea, on Sunday, September 27, noon to 5 p.m.

A wide variety of vendors will be available and you can bring your gold to sell.

Food is available to purchase. Admission: $3 for adults and $2 for children (children under 6 free).

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. Cost of trip is $87 which includes bus seat, show ticket and dinner. 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. Come and pray to our Blessed Mother and Mother Cabrini to intercede to Jesus for your petitions and prayers.

Craft Show

The Moosic United Methodist Church, 602 Main Street, Moosic will be holding a Craft Show on the Green on Saturday, September 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop for those special holiday gifts and items designed by local crafters. There will be homemade baked goods, and food to eat in or take out. Vendors and crafters are welcome, call 457-6286 or 457-3217 for information and to reserve a spot.

First Friday Vigil

The next monthly First Friday Reparation Vigil to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary will be held Friday October 2 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.

Flea Market

Annual Flea Market and Bake Sale sponsored by United Methodist Church of Pittston, corner of Broad and Church Streets, will be held Fri. Oct.9, from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat. Oct.10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homemade food menu available all day - eat in or take out. Numerous items of interest - some new - some almost new - all priced reasonably. For additional information call 603-1915 or654-8775. Rain or shine - all indoors.

Divine Mercy Shrine

A pilgrimage to Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, will be held on St. Faustina’s Feast Day on Monday, October 5.

The Martz Trailways Charter Bus will leave at 7:15 a.m. from the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, 1800 State Highway 315, Pittston.

Breakfast refreshments will be served on the bus. Pack your own sandwich lunch. DVDs on St. Faustina Divine Mercy will be shown along with Rosary and Chaplet.

Itinerary includes: Tour of grounds and gift shop upon arrival, lunch at 12:00, 1:00 p.m. Holy Hour, Eucharistic Adoration and confessions (indoors), 1:30 p.m. Rosary for Life, 2:00 p.m. Holy Mass (Mother of Mercy Shrine), 3:00 p.m.

Chaplet of Divine Mercy in song, Exposition and Benediction followed by blessing of 1st class relic of St. Faustina, 3:30 p.m. more confessions, free time on grounds and gift shop, departure from shrine at 5:00 p.m., dinner will follow at Agean Breeze Restaurant.

Please contact Divine Mercy Cenacle Leader, Cathy Mack at 654-6063 before September 14, 2009.

Catholic Young Adults

The next meetings of the Catholic Young Adult Group for ages 18 to 38 will be held on October 7 and 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.

Join other young adults who seek to grow in their faith, discuss current events and participate in social outreach activities. The meetings are held every first and third Wednesday of each moth. For more information or directions, please call Lynne Marie Busch 690-0512.

Yard Sale

St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, Old Forge will hold its annual yard sale and ethnic food sale on Saturday September 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We have a wide variety of items to offer. Ethnic food will include halupki, halushki, pierogies and kielbasa sandwiches. A bake sale will also be featured.

St. John’s A&R

St. John the Evangelist Community of Pittston Altar and Rosary Society will meet on September 16 at 7 p.m. in the church hall. Refreshments will be served.

Pierogi Sale

St. Michaels Orthodox Church, corner of Church and Winters Streets, Old Forge will sponsor a pierogie sale on Tuesday, September 22. To order please call 457-9280, 562-3965, 586-2632 or church hall 457-2875 and leave a message. Pick up is 2-5 p.m. at lower church hall. Price is $5.00 per dozen.

Roast Beef Supper

A Family Style Roast Beef Supper will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Route 118 Dallas on Saturday, September 19. Dinner will be served from 4-6:30 p.m. take outs from 3:30 p.m.

Adults are $8:50, child under 12 $3.50. Tickets can be obtained by calling 675-3859 or at the door. Building is wheelchair accessible.

Fall Course Offering

The Alliance Bible Institute will begin its Fall Course offering "Prophecy", an overview from Genesis through Revelation. The college level class will be held at the Christian and Missionary Alliance church, 317 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston for ten consecutive Sunday evenings, beginning September 13 and concluding on November 15 from 6-8 p.m. each evening. Dr. Michael E. Benner will be the instructor. Registration is required by calling the Alliance Bible Institute at 654-2500

Flea Market

St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Old Forge is having a Flea Market and Bake Sale on Saturday, September 26, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event will be held, rain or shine, in the church hall, 320 Vine Street, Old Forge.

There will be an array of items such as household items, clothing including woman’s plus sizes and maternity, children’s clothing and toys, holiday decorations and other every day needs. A variety of food items and refreshments will be available.

The hall is located just down the street from the annual Forge Estates Multi Family Yard Sale.

There is ample parking in the church lot. The public is invited. No Early Birds.

Chicken Barbecue

Annual Chicken Barbecue and Flea Market, will be held at Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, 420 Main Road, Buttonwood, Hanover Township, Sunday Sept. 20, from 12-5p.m. on the church grounds. Dinner includes one-half chicken, baked potato, cole slaw, applesauce, roll, drink and dessert. Cost is only $8.00.

The flea market continues the following weekend Fri. Sept. 25, and Sat. Sept. 26, 8-12:30 p.m., Sun. Sept. 27, 9-12:30 p.m. Craft tables are available. For more information, please call the rectory at 823-6242.

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.

There will be 50+ vendors showcasing a wide variety of handmade craft and gift items that will be perfect for Christmas gift giving.

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

Our School of Religious Education will begin on Sunday, September 13. Classes for students in grades 1 – 7 will be held on Sunday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. If your child is seeking admission into the Sacramental Preparation Program for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, you should note the following guidelines. The usual grade level for these sacraments is grade two. To be admitted to this program, a child must have already completed one year of religious formation, either in a Religious Education Program, or in Religion class in a Catholic school.

If your child is enrolling in grades 6 or 7, he/she will be beginning an immediate two-year preparation program for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring of 2011. For those who will be entering 1st grade in September or who may be newly registered in public school, registration packets are available in the back of each of our churches. If you have any questions, please call the parish office (654-0263) or Maurita Bartnikowski (655-0158).

Father Tom will lead a Scripture Study on the Gospel of St. Luke. There will be 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 will be 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. The program will begin on Tuesday, September 8.

Our annual parish appreciation party is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, at 2:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall. It is hoped that all adult parish volunteers: readers, Eucharistic Ministers, choir members, ushers, church cleaners, collection counters, CCD teachers, Vacation Bible School volunteers, etc. will be able to be with us. Please call the parish office to make your reservation. The deadline for reservations will be Monday, September 14, 2009.

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 address for the parish webpage is: www.blessedmarys-pittston.org. You will find links to the Schedule for Liturgical Ministers, our weekly bulletins, monthly calendars, upcoming events and additional information. We hope that you will find the information useful and easily accessible.

Brick United Methodist

First CongregationalUnited Church of Christ

Sanctuary is handicapped accessible. Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. H. Merritt Hughes will be our worship leader today.

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 Methodist Church

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

Monday, September 14 - 7 p.m. boy scouts, 7 p.m. Administrative Council; 8 p.m. boy scout committee

First United Presbyterian

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

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

Donation $10.00. (Mail check payable to 1st Presbyterian Pittston, PO Box 411, Pittston, PA 18640 or call(570) 905-9074 or email chhmww@hotmail.com)

First United Presbyterian

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

Sunday, September 13: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School kick-off breakfast; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

Monday, September 14: 6:30 p.m. Women’s Association Covered Dish Supper; 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book meets in kitchen.

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

John Mark and Sandy Pool, prophetic evangelists will be ministering at 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 6. John Mark has been featured on Elijah List and has a powerful prophetic ministry. All our welcome.

Sept. 27, at 10:30 a.m. Johanna Coe Hearndon will be minsitering with the gift of healing through prayer.

Glendale Gospel Church

Grace Bible Church

Grace Bible Church, 317 Race Street, West Pittston will be holding special evangelistic meetings with Evangelist Ben Haupt at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, September 13 and continuing at 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, September 14 to 18. The public is invited to attend. For more information, please call the church office at 654-9877 or Pastor David Culley at 883-7036.

Harding Church of Christ

Holy Mother of Sorrows

Today is the day for our big Harvest Festival (Dozynki). It will be held on our Church grounds from 10:00 a.m. till dusk. There will be live music by the Polka Punch Band. We will be serving Polish and American foods. Everyone is invited to attend our beautiful and traditional ceremony in Church and then come to the Wreath and get your wreath lapel pin, cheese, bread and wine.

There will be games for children and adults. We will have many basket prizes. Also we will have a variety of home baked goods of breads, cakes and many pies.

Holy Redeemer

Religious Education classes and registration for grades 1st through 8th will take place next Sunday, September 20 at 10 a.m. in the Church hall. Please refer to bulletin for more information.

A reminder to all women of both parishes: the next Altar & Rosary meeting will be held at Immaculate Conception this Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. Election of new officers will be held. We will meet in the parking lot at 6 pm and carpool to Immaculate Conception.

We are looking for donations of worsted weight yarn and plastic crochet hooks in sizes: G, H, J, and K. Please place your donations under the table in the back of the church at Holy Redeemer.

Immaculate Conception

Religious Education classes and registration for grades 1st through 8th will take place next Sunday, September 20 at 9:30 a.m. in the school building.

A reminder to all women of both parishes: the next Altar & Rosary meeting will be held at Immaculate Conception this Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. Election of new officers will be held.

We offer our congratulations and best wishes to Louis & Agnes Lanzone who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

We offer our congratulations and best wishes to Jim Rose of our parish community who assumes the office of Faithful Navigator of the Knights of Columbus within our local Fourth Degree Assembly in Pittston. Jim and other officers will be installed after the 4:00 p.m. Mass on next Saturday evening. Those who are interested are invited to attend the Mass and installation next Saturday evening.

Inkerman Presbyterian

Langcliffe Presbyterian Church

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

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.

Thank you to all who attended last weekend’s Labor Day Triduum and Feast Day in honor of St. Joseph the Worker. The Oblate priests are grateful to everyone for their prayers and financial support as they serve the people in the Greater Pittston and Hazleton areas.

Gymnasium is now open for business after a complete re-painting of the walls and re-varnishing of the floor. The gym is open for basketball games and other events. Cost is $30.00 per hour.

The Pittston Catholic Youth Group will hold their first weekly meeting of the new school year this Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Oblates Seminary community room. The youth group is open to all young people age 12 and over. For more information, contact Fr. Paul at 654-7542 or osjseminary@comcast.net

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

Religious education classes for K-3 will be held on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and classes for 4, 5, and 6 grades will be on Sundays from 10 to 11 a.m. All classes will be held in Mt. Carmel Church classrooms. Classes began on Wednesday September 9 for grades K-3 and will begin Sunday September 13 for grades 4, 5, and 6. There will be an opening Mass for all CCD students on Sunday September 27 at 11:15 a.m. Any questions all Mrs. Terri Audi at 654-3326.

Prayer group resumes on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the church. all are welcome.

Altar and Rosary Society of Mt. Carmel Church resumes its monthly meetings on Thursday, September 17 at 7 p.m. in the parish hall.

The next Youth Group meeting will be at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary on September 17 at 7 p.m.

The Saint Joseph’s Senior Club will meet Wednesday, September 16 at 2 p.m. at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Laflin.

Post Picnic meeting for Mt. Carmel Church is scheduled for Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m. in the large conference room.

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., Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Registration for CCD will take place today after the 8:30 a.m. mass to 10:15 a.m. in the church hall. Parents of public school students in grades 1 through 4 and all upper class students who did not receive Confirmation should come and sign up their children. The fee is $25.00 per student. Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. starting on September 21 in our parish school.

CCD volunteers are needed. Any parish high school student or adult who wants to help with the CCD program should contact Elaine Starinski at 654-6952.

The annual Sacred Heart Holy Name Society Ziti Dinner will take place on Saturday, September 26 beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the church hall. The cost is $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. Members will be selling tickets in the church lobby after all masses on September 19 and 20.

The Parish Council will meet on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the lower level of the rectory.

The Choir will meet on Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the choir loft. New members are welcome.

St. Anthony’s

Today at St. Anthony’s Church, we will celebrate Grandparents Day. The 10:30 a.m. Mass will be offered for all the grandparents living and deceased.

Classes for all Confirmation students in the Public and Catholic Schools, grades 6 &7, will begin on Sunday, September 20 at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Center. After class the students will attend the 10:30 a.m. Mass. If you have any questions or special needs, feel free to call Father Joe at 654-2103 or Denise at 239-3585.

The Religious Education Classes will begin this Monday, Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Wyoming Area students will attend classes on Monday afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Grades 1st to 5. Students from other school districts on Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 1st to 5. Did you register your child ? Call Father Joe at 654-2103 or Denise at 239-3585.

Next Sunday, the members of the Sodality will participate in the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

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

Any parishioner who would like to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Mass and to visit the homebound and those in hospitals, is invited to contact the parish office. Training session will be on Monday September 28, Monday, October 5 and Tuesday October 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Good Shepherd Academy, Kingston. Registration by Monday, September 24.

For anyone interested in lectoring at Mass, a training session will be held this Wednesday, September 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call the parish office to register.

If you’re a junior in high school or older, consider sharing your talents as a member of the choir. Singing experience is a plus but not necessary. Contact Joe Holden, Director of Music at the parish office or email pianojoe23@aol.com

Today is the first day of class for religious education. Children and parents are asked to attend the 10 a.m. Mass. Children will be dismissed from church and parents will be asked to stay afterward for a brief meeting.

Confirmation classes will begin Sunday, September 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Children will meet in the church hall with their teachers.

Babysitters are needed for the Thursday evening Scripture study group from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call Patricia Marx at 947-9462 for an interview.

St John’s Lutheran

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

Time is fast approaching for our college football trip to see Navy vs Western Kentucky on September 26.

A Saturday Communion Service will be held once a month starting September 19 at 4 p.m.

Today is the start of our Fall/Winter Schedule for Church. Service begins at 10 a.m. Adult bible study starts at 8:45 a.m., Sunday School begins 9 a.m.

Our Church is starting a food bank here. We need donations of non perishable food , cleaners, toiletries. Please bring them to the church.

St. John’s P.M. Church

St. Maria Goretti

CCD classes for students K through 8 will begin September 13. Registration forms are in the foyer of the church. Each month children are asked to participate in the Mass at 11 a.m. The first children’s liturgy will be September 27. The children will attend the CCD class then go to the church for Mass.

Choir Rehearsal is on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the church. he choir will be singing on the first Sunday of every month and for special events and holidays. Contact Jennifer Johnson at JMSJohnson7@gmail.com or 208-5750.

Catholic Men’s Breakfast will be held Saturday, September 19 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at East Mountain Inn, Wilkes-Barre. Guest Speaker will be Mark Houck, Co-Founder of the Kingsmen. For registration send checks payable to Guardian of the Redeemer CMF include name, address, phone and email. to Attn Glenn, 31 Dorchester Drive, Dallas, Pa 18612.

Saint Mary’s

Classes for St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches’ joint religious education classes will begin today. Classes for First Holy Communion students (second grade) will meet 9-10:30 a.m. Classes for students in grades K-8, with the exception of second grade, will meet Mondays from 4:30-5:45 p.m. beginning September 14. All classes will take place in St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Youth Club is currently conducting a teddy bear drive. The public can deposit new or fairly new teddy bears in the collection containers in either of the church vestibules or at either rectory. The teddy bears will be donated to the Geisinger Pediatric Unit. Lori Ostrowski is the youth group coordinator.

St. Mary’s Church’s Altar and Rosary Society will meet today at 2 p.m. in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. New members are welcome.

St. Mary’s Finance Council will meet today at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches will have a commissioning ceremony of its CCD teachers Sunday, Sept. 27 during the 10 a.m. Mass at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Church Holy Name Society will meet Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Auditorium.

St. Mary’s Church will have its annual fall night at the races Saturday, Oct. 10 in St. Mary’s School auditorium. Racing forms can be obtained at St. Mary’s Church following the weekend Masses (Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m.) or by calling the rectory at 457-3412.

Daily Mass at St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches takes place at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St., during September, October, and November. Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday are at 8 a.m. and on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches has Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St. 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.

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.

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

Worship Services on Sunday 8:00 and 10:30Contempary Service Saturdays at 5:00Sunday School 9:15a.m.

St. Rocco’s

CCD religious education classes will begin on Wednesday, September 9 for grades K, 1, 2 and 3 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Church classrooms. Children must first report to the church. Classes for grades 4, 5, and 6 will begin on Sunday, September 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Church classrooms. Registration forms are at the two entrances of both churches.

On Sunday, September 20, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Rocco’s Church. There will be a procession through the streets at 3 p .m.

Second Presbyterian Church

The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church, 143 Parsonage Street, Pittston. announces the following schedule. Sunday, September 13: 9:30 a.m. Homecoming Breakfast, 11 a.m. Worship. Monday, September 14: 6:30 p.m. Session. Tuesday, September 15: 6:30 p.m. Mission Committee; 7 p.m. AA Meeting. Thursday, September 17: 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal.

Trinity Episcopal

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

Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. Every Sunday. Weekday special events and service projects as announced.

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

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

Opportunities for music lessons, voice, piano, organ, chorus with the help of area musicians. Limited partial scholarships available.

United Methodist

The United Methodist Women will meet on Monday, September 14 at 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the church.

There will be a hoagie sale on Tuesday, September 15. All orders must be placed by Sunday, September 13. Price of the hoagie is $3.50. To place an order call 654-3936, 693-1572 or 654-8775.

Administrative Church Council meeting will be on Wednesday, September 16 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the church.

The tentative date for the annual Flea Market is Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10. Additional information will be forthcoming.

The United Methodist Women’s Group is sponsoring a bus trip on Saturday, Nov. 28 to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see a fabulous Christmas Show. Price of the trip is $87 which includes bus, show & dinner. For reservations call 654-2310 or 654-8775.