First Friday Vigil July 3 at Oblates

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.

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.

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

A Mass of Thanksgiving honoring the Sisters of Christian Charity will be celebrated on today, June 28, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Assumption Church. A reception will follow in the parish hall. The Sisters of Christian Charity have served the people of Pittston and in particular the people of St. Mary’s Assumption parish since 1877. This present school year marks the end of their formal ministry to the parish community. St. Mary’s Assumption School will continue to serve the children of the greater Pittston Area under lay leadership. All sisters who have served at St. Mary’s Assumption have been invited back to the Mass and Reception.

Our Vacation Bible School was a huge success due to the wonderful team of volunteers who helped the children understand that “God’s Always Doing Great, Ex citing Things”. We would like to thank Maurita Bartnikowski, VBS Director; Linda Day (crafts) assisted by Michelle Pinto and Janet Steinkirchner; Mary Pat Martarano (games); Mary Jo White (Catholic Treasures); Tammi Galli (Bible Story Time) assisted by Patricia and Deacon Dave Marx; Lorraine and Deacon Jim Cortegerone and Teresa Romano. We also thank our youth volunteers: Elizabeth Covert, Kaya Swanek, Thomas Day, Drew Casper, Meghan Corridoni, Joe Corridoni, Nick Chaump, Megan Harding, Lizz Scialpi, Terrence Donnelly, Kelley Renfer, Erin Cantafio, Emily Walsh, Allison Durkin, Colleen Carmody, Cassie Consenza, Bethany Goss, Irene Magdon, Alexis Hockenberry, Justin Renfer, George Casey, Cassie Ross, Dominique DelPriore, Antonia Timonte, Kaleigh Valeski, and Pat Gilhooley.

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. Some have arrived in early May to begin cultivating the crops, with the bulk of the workers arriving in early August to pick the crops. Until September, they will be working long hours in the fields under the hot sun to pick the vegetables and fruits that will eventually be placed on our dinner tables. It is anticipated that women and children will not be living on the farms this year.

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.

Clothing needed: jeans/work pants, sizes 28 – 34, most needed length 30 & 32, S or M, T-shirts, long sleeved shirts-cotton w/ buttons for men, sizes S – L, mostly M, sun protection hats and bandanas, socks – suitable for use in work boots, work gloves safe grip and chemical protection type, size men’s M and men’s briefs, sizes 22-34, mostly medium.

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

Sanctuary is handicapped accessible. Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m. with Holy Communion.

First United Presbyterian

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

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

July 4 Celebration will be held at Waymart. The day will begin with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. and will be followed by a Polish Picnic. This will be held near the Waymart Manor. July 18, Saturday, the annual Y.M.S. of R. Chicken BBQ will be held on our Church grounds from 2:00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Donation is $8.00.If you would like any other information about the functions call Fr. Dawid at 654-4262.

Holy Redeemer

Thank you to all who contributed to the Special Summer “No Picnic” Collection. For all those who have not contributed yet, contributions can be placed in the special envelope for this collection and placed in the weekly Offertory Collection or dropped off or mailed to the Parish Office. Please return your contributions to the parish on or before the weekend of August 29 & 30.

The Altar & Rosary Society is conducting a 50/50 drawing and it will continue until the weekend of July 18 & 19. Tickets will be sold before and after the 5 p.m. Saturday Mass and the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for an arms length. The drawing will be held weekly after the 9 a.m. Mass.

Immaculate Conception

Altar servers are needed. We ask any boy or girl, who is in the third grade or higher and interested in serving at God’s Altar, to please fill out the form in this week’s bulletin.

The Holy Name Society is holding a 50/50 Raffle. Each ticket is $2 and can be purchased at the entrances of Immaculate Conception after each weekend Mass. Drawing will be held on Saturday, July 25th, evening drawing.

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.

An important meeting was held last Monday evening to discuss the mutual collaboration of Mount Carmel & St. Rocco parishes, Pittston. We thank those who attended and who desire to work together to create eventually one Oblate parish community in Pittston at the churches of St. Rocco’s & Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. There will be some changes in the parish Mass schedules beginning January 1, 2010.

Father Mario Buttini, OSJ, Pastor Emeritus of St. Rocco’s Church, Pittston, and former seminary rector, will celebrate tomorrow his 70th anniversary of ordination to the Holy Priesthood. Father was ordained on June 29, 1939 in Alba, Italy. He served the Greater Pittston area for many years and has recently returned to Asti, Italy to reside at the rest home of the Oblate Fathers. His mailing address is: Casa di Riposo "Mons. Marello", Via Mons. Marello 29, 14100 Asti, Italy. We offer to him from this side of the Atlantic Ocean our prayers and best wishes. AD MULTOS ANNOS!

First Thursday Holy Hour for Vocations this Thursday, July 2, at 7:00 p.m. in the seminary chapel. Leading the Holy Hour will be Rev. Philip Sladicka, Pastor of St. Mary’s Church, Avoca. Devotions include exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, vocation rosary, Scriptural reflection, sermon, intercessions and benediction. All are welcome to attend this important monthly devotion for an increase of religious & priestly vocations.

Blue Army First Friday devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be on Friday, July 3, beginning at 8:00 p.m. with confessions and recitation of the rosary. Mass is celebrated at 9:00 p.m. followed by Exposition/Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and devotions to the Blessed Mother. The night ends with the enrollment of the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

A new Senior Citizens group is forming locally. A meeting is scheduled for anyone interested on Wednesday afternoon, July 8, at 2:00 p.m. in the seminary community room. For more information, contact Theresa Ormando at 654-2967.

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

Due to the holiday, the office will be closed on Monday, July 6. The priests are available for emergencies.

Annual Summer picnic 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

Ladies and men are needed for kitchen work on Friday morning July 10. Youth and men are needed to bring out tables and chairs and accessories on Tuesday, July 7. Donated items should arrive no later than Thursday, July 9 at 5 p.m. Don’t forget to turn in car ticket returns by July 6. Final picnic meeting is Tuesday, June 30 at 8 p.m.

The Little Bethlehem Christians group will display a collection of wood carved items for sale in our lobby. The profit goes to support Christianity in the land of Christ.

St. Mary’s Assumption School announces new registrations are being accepted for pre-K 3’s, pre-K 4’s and all day kindergarten at St. Mary’s Assumption School in Pittston. For more information regarding this and SMA After School Program call the school at 654-8313.

On Sunday June 28 at 10 a.m. the closing ceremony will be a prayer service at St. Mark’s conducted by Rev. Michael Kerwin. A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated by Father Kerwin at 11 a.m. at St. Maria Goretti Church. A reception will follow in the Banquet Room.

Sacred Heart of Jesus

The weekly mass schedule will be: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:00 a.m., Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

The Rectory office will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the holiday.

There is a Picnic Scholarship meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall for parents who are registered as an active member of our church. Your child must be registered to attend a Catholic School for the 2009 - 2010 school year.

All Picnic Chairpersons will meet on July 1 at 6:45 p.m. in the church hall for a publicity photo.

The final King’s Kids event will take place today, June 28 at St. Mary’s Church, Avoca from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event has a Hawaiian theme and is open to children from Sacred Heart Church, Dupont, SS Peter and Paul, Avoca and St. Mary’s, Avoca.

The Sacred Heart Church Picnic will take place on July 30, 31 and August 1 on the parish grounds. Anyone who would like to donate a prize for any stand can leave the item on the rear porch of the rectory. Donations of handmade or purchased dolls are needed for the Doll Stand. Donations of theme baskets can be made by calling the Theme Basket chairperson, Ann Marie Paddock or calling the rectory. There are containers in the lobby of the church for non-perishable food items and paper products. These items will be used to fill the Food Baskets. The deadline for food and paper product donations is July 15.

St. Anthony’s

This Sunday, there will be a display of hand carved olive wood religious items at the entrance of the Church. You may purchase them if you wish.

Today, Sunday, the 7th Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Stone Hedge Country Club, Tunkhannock. Registration at 12:30 p.m. Shotgun at 1:00 p.m. A dinner will be served at St. Anthony’s Parish Center, catered by Arcaro & Genell, after the tournament. Awards will be presented.

Friday is the First Friday of the month. Masses will be celebrated at 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. with devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Confessions will be heard on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. and before Masses.

Saturday is the First Saturday of the month. Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 a.m. with devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Our Best Wishes and Prayers to Ralph and Regina Lepore as they celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Our Best Wishes and Prayers to John and Regina LaNunziata as they celebrate their 35th Wedding Anniversary.

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). Confessions are heard on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and before Masses (come early). The Holy Rosary will be recited 20 minutes before the weekend Masses to honor our Blessed Mother.

Summer Parish Bazaar ~ July 17, 18, 19. A meeting will be held on Monday July 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.

Flea Market at the Bazaar. We kindly ask that you donate your unwanted treasures (we will not be accepting clothes). Items may be brought to Parish Center at the side door facing the Pride Co.

A Basket of Cheer and any basket: Bring baskets to the Parish Center. Karen Bernardi and Cynthia Liberski will be there: Thursday, July 9 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Any other time at the Rectory.

We need sponsors for our St. Anthony of Padua Bazaar. If you wish to be a sponsor make a donation of fifty dollars or more in support of our Parish Bazaar.

The Christian Mothers Society will be collecting items for the basket. We need Italian food items. Call Lisa at 883-0693 for more information.

St. John the Evangelist Parish Community

Friday July 3 is the First Friday Adoration. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin after 8 a.m. Mass in the chapel and conclude with Benediction at 6 p.m.

Holy Redeemer High School, our regional diocesan high school, is now accepting registrations for the 2009-10 school year. Holy Redeemer is committed to education students in the Catholic faith and provides a Catholic Education this is spiritually sound and academically excellent.

For more information or to register call the school at 829-2424. Scholarships are available.

The Knights of Lithuania Council 143 will hold their monthly meeting on Sunday, July 5 at 12 p.m. at the community church hall. New members are welcome.

Any parish group or society wishing to place an article in the bulletin is reminded the article must be submitted to the Parish Office by 5 p.m. on Monday of the week of publication.

A new book study group will be formed this summer and is open to parishioners and friends alike. The group will meet weekly throughout the summer to discuss three books. The first meeting will be held on Monday, June 29 at 7 p.m. in the parish center dining room. To register or more information contact Pat Marx at 947-9462 so she can order the necessary books.

Children’s’ weekly Bible Story Hour will begin Tuesday, July 7 at 10 a.m. for children ages 4-6 and 1 p.m. to children ages 7-10. Moms, Dad, Grandparents are welcome to attend. Children need not come to every session although pre-registration is appreciated. Forms are available in the church rectory.

St John’s Lutheran

Pastor Cole has office hours in the lower level of the Church Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to noon, also at 9:30 Monday thru Thursday he has a prayer Service in the Church.

Pastor will host two barbecue’s at his home. The first is scheduled for July 11 for all members of the Church. Please bring a covered dish. The second is for August 29 for college age to 35 years of age .Come enjoy some fellowship. Both barbecue’s will start at 5 p.m.

August 15 we are planning a trip to Konebel’s for the youth. All youth are welcomed. We will leave by caravan at 9 a.m. and will return at 8:30 p.m. Bring money and a smile for a great day of fun.

Don’t forget about The Kids Closet held at the former Seton High School William Street Pittston. Hours of operation are Wednesday 9 to 11:30 a.m. and Thursday 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and then again 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday Night. Any one who is need of children’s clothing can come during the hours listed above .Donations of children clothing from newborn to size 16 are welcomed .A drop location is our Church lower level.

Come with us to see Navy Football on September 26 Vs Western Kentucky in Annapolis Maryland. The all day affair will include game ticket, bus transportation, 2 hoagies and soda. Plus time to tour the Naval Academy and down town Annapolis. You can bring your own cooler aboard. The cost is $100 per person. Bus leaves 7 a.m. at the Redner’s parking lot in Pittston and will return about 11 p.m.

July Altar Guild: Laurie Brogan and Mary Lou Callaio the alternate is Jennifer Bressler

July Acolyte schedule is as follows: July 5 Justin Peterson, 12 Marissa Facciponti, 19 Joe Mersincavage, 26 Shelby Rinaldi

If you have any questions about the above trips, or comments or would like more information about our Church, feel free to call 655-2505 and leave your name number and your message and Pastor Cole or a member of St. John’s Church will call you back as soon as possible.

St. John’s P.M. Church

Bible Study Thursday 7:00 p.m. CUBS (Christian Unity Builders) 2nd and 4th Monday of every month

St. Maria Goretti

All are invited to attend the annual Novena to St. Maria Goretti which began on June 27 through July 6, the Feast Day of St. Maria Goretti. The Solemn Novena will be held in the Grotto after the daily 8 a.m. masses and at all weekend Masses, Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Feast Day celebration is Monday, July 6 at 7 p.m. All 11 year old girls and boys from the parish are invited to participate with an active part in the liturgy on the Feast Day.

There will be a reorganization Music Ministry meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7 in the church. All choir members and cantors are asked to attend as well as any instrumentalists who may be interested in playing for masses and special events. We are also looking for new members. We’ll be discussing some fun new things happening at St. Maria Goretti and you’ll meet your new Music Director. If you are unable to make the meeting but are still interested contact Jennifer Johnson at JMSJohnson7@gmail.com or phone 208-5750.

Men ages 18 and up are invited to attend. the Catholic Men’s Fellowship of St. Maria Goretti. We meet weekly on Saturday at the parish office from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. This is an opportunity for us, as men, to meet on a regular basis to share our faith and grow in holiness. Any questions, call Dr. Louis J. Guarnieri at 288-9998.

We are in need of a few good people who are called to share their faith. Teachers, substitutes and aides are needed for the next school year. Please consider sharing an hour of your time on Sunday mornings. Call 655-8956.

The Festival Planning Committee is trying to win a contest which would bring Froggy 101 to broadcast Live from our Festival Grounds. to help us to win please visit Froggy’s website www.froggy101.com, click on Bazaar Tour and enter your name with our church’s information. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Festival sign-up sheets for workers in all capacities are in the foyer of the church this weekend. We are in need of all the help we can get. Please volunteer by signing one of the sheets. If you wish to donate a theme basket, please sign up on the sheet provided.

Saint Mary’s

The King’s Kids children’s group, created by Senior Girl Scout Cara Sepcoski in completion of the Girl Scout Gold Award, will meet for the final time today from 4-5 p.m. in St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. This meeting will have a Hawaiian theme and plenty of games that are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s faces. There will be food and drinks for the kids and a coffee table reserved for parents. Children in grades 1-3 from the parishes of SS. Peter and Paul’s, Avoca; St. Mary’s, Avoca; and Sacred Heart of Jesus, Dupont, are welcome to attend. To make a reservation please call Cara at 472-3253.

St. Mary’s Church high school youth group will meet today from 7-10 p.m. at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church, 620 S. Main St., Old Forge. For more information on how to join in the fun please call Kay at 504-4199.

St. Mary’s Church Festival Committee is seeking volunteers to set up for the festival and to work at it. The setup nights are July 6, 7, 13, and 14 at St. Mary’s School, corner of Hawthorne and Sprint Streets. For setup times or to volunteer at the festival please contact Laurie Tomsho at laurietomsho@ kings.edu or 760-0325.This is an excellent way for youth to fulfill volunteer hours for school projects.

St. Mary’s Church will hold its annual summer festival Thursday, July 16 through Saturday, July 18 with the festivities beginning at 6 p.m. nightly on the grounds of St. Mary’s School, corner of Hawthorne and Spring Streets.

The festival will open on Thursday evening featuring the music of “Groove Train”. St. Mary’s is also pleased to welcome back “Flaxy Morgan” to entertain picnic attendees on Friday, and local favorites, “The Hometown Boyz”, on Saturday.

As picnic goers sit back and enjoy the live entertainment, they can snack on food items including potato pancakes, pizza fritta, homemade baked goods, chicken cheesesteak hoagies, pizza, and many more of your favorite festival foods!

There will be great games of chance for adults and a grand raffle featuring numerous prizes. There will also be raffles for St. Mary’s famous theme baskets, a basket of cheer, and homemade quilts.

Kids surely will enjoy face painting and the return of the ever-popular Kids Zone featuring many games just for kids.

The parishioners are currently seeking donations for their “Country Kitchen”, famous theme baskets, and other miscellaneous items. If you would like to donate cookies, cakes, brownies, homemade jellies and jams, or your particular specialty bake good to the Country Kitchen, please call Janice Dowdell at 451-0345. If you would like to donate or sponsor a theme basket or the contents for one please contact Laurie Tomsho at 760-0325 or laurietomsho@kings.edu for all of the details. And if you would like to donate one of the following miscellaneous items, please leave it in the church vestibule or on the rear porch of the rectory: paper or Styrofoam plates, take-out containers, paper towels, plastic utensils, salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard, plastic wrap, foil, dish detergent, sugar, and cream.

SS. Peter and Paul’s Church Youth Group is sponsoring a trip to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees game Thursday, July 16. The price is $20 per person and includes an upper reserved level ticket, all-you-can-eat and drink, a game program, a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees baseball cap, and a possible autograph session with the players. Parishioners from St. Mary’s and SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches are invited to attend. For more information or to make a reservation please call Lori Ostrowski at 704-9145.

Okay kids, are your 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. Please note the parish is seeking crew and station leaders to work with the children. If you would like to help, please call the rectory at 457-3412. And be sure to keep reading The Sunday Dispatch for details about this program as they become available.

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

Saturday Contemporary Service 5:00 p.m. Sunday Service 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

St. Rocco’s

St. Rocco’s Christian Mothers raffle tickets were mailed out this week to all parishioners. Please try to purchase or sell all 15 tickets. The winners will be drawn after the procession on August 16, St. Rocco’s Feast Day.

Father Mario S. Buttini, O.S.J. will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of his ordination on Monday, June 29. Please remember him on this memorable occasion, as he remembers us in his daily prayers.

Second Presbyterian Church

Shoemaker Memorial United Methodist

Trinity Episcopal

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

Food Pantry: June 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. Parish Life events Team: Bi-monthly First Sundays.

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

United Methodist

June 28 - Pastor Santos’s last official Sunday with our church. We will greatly miss her and wish her nothing but the best. Thank You Pastor for eight wonderful years.

July 14 - Hoagie sale choice of ham, salami & cheese or turkey& cheese. Price of hoagie $3.50.

Orders must be placed by Sunday July 12. To place an order call 654-3936, 693-1572 or 603-1915.