Flea market planned 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. The event will be held in the church hall, 205 North Main Street, Pittston.

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.

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.

Bible School

Bennett Presbyterian Church, 501 Bennett Street, Luzerne, announces that their vacation bible school for 2009 will be held from July 13 to the 17, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. The theme this year will be "Wildwood Forest" where children discover the untamed nature of God.

Anyone from 3 years through 6th grade is welcome to join us for a week of bible stores, crafts, songs, refreshments and earning coins to shop at our store for some great prizes.

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 of West Pittston announces the following schedule

Monday, July 13 - 9 a.m. Vacation Bible School at the Methodist Church; 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

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

Sunday Mass Schedule: 7:30 a.m.; 8:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. Daily Masses are at 9:00 a.m.

Just a reminder, don’t forget to get your Chicken BBQ Tickets for July 18. The Y.M.S. of R. is sponsoring a dinner to be held on our church grounds from 2:00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Donation is $8.00. Takeouts will be available. For more information you can call Fr. Dawid at 654-4262.

Holy Redeemer

We have been informed by the Post Office that the residence of Exeter Township and some residents of Harding have now been given "Standard House Addresses.” As a result, it will be necessary for us to update our Parish files. We ask all residents who are affected to please indicate your correct new address on your weekly Offertory Envelope and place it in the weekly collection.

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.

Immaculate Conception

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 after each weekend Mass. Drawing will be held on Saturday, July 25, 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.

Youth Ministry planning meeting for the Pittston cluster with Fr. Paul on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. A regional youth ministry program is being formed for the Catholic parish communities of the Greater Pittston area.

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.

Transfer of Oblate Fathers will be effective this Wednesday, July 15, the same day that the diocese will officially make their changes in pastoral assignments. Rev. Daniel Schwebs, OSJ, current Pastor of St. Rocco’s, will also become Temporary Administrator of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Pittston, and Rev. Jackson Pinhero, OSJ will serve as Assistant Pastor of both Mt. Carmel & St. Rocco Parishes. Fathers Gregory Finn & Johnson Kochuparambil, OSJ will transfer from Mt. Carmel Parish to St. Gabriel’s Parish, Hazleton.

Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ will be traveling this Friday to Fresno, CA to participate in the priestly ordination of two Oblates of St. Joseph deacons: Rev. Bro. Matthew Spencer & Rev. Bro. Gustavo Lopez. The ordination is set for Sat., July 19 at the Oblate-run church of St. Joachim’s in Madera, CA (near Fresno). Fr. Paul will return home next Monday night, July 20.

Mass enrollments, cards and other religious articles are available at the office.

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 begins 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.

This weekend through the Sacrament of Baptism, we welcome Julie Marie Supinski to our Catholic family. Julie is the daughter of Edward and Jeanette Supinski.

The Annual Novena in Honor of St. Ann will begin on Friday, July 17 and continue through July 26. The Novena prayers will be said after all masses.

Our best wishes go out to Asunda and Ed Szulewski who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on July 9.

The annual church picnic will be held on July 30, 31 and August 1 on the parish grounds. On July 30 and 31 the hours are 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and on August 1, the hours are 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.We are currently seeking donations for the grocery baskets and theme baskets. Non-perishable food items and paper products can be left in the containers in the church lobby. You can create your own theme basket or make a donation towards a basket. For more information regarding the theme baskets, contact Ann Marie Paddock at 654-0897 or Carolyn at the rectory during business hours at 654-3713.

The Stands Chairpersons, Stan Barnak and Tim Stonikinis, announce that stands will be set up on Saturday, July 18 from 7 a.m. until noon. Construction will continue during the following weekdays as needed.

Pierogi preparation will take place on July 23 and 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clean up will follow. Pierogi making will take place on July 25 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., clean up at 2 p.m.; July 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., clean up at 2 p.m.; July 28 and 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., clean up at 3 p.m.

Food Preparation for the picnic will take place on July 30, 31 and August 1 from 8 a.m. and continue into the evening. Clean up starts at 3 p.m. and continues into the evening.

Grounds Clean Up including taking down the stands and storing the lumber begins on August 2 at 7 a.m.

Kitchen and Hall Clean up will take place on August 3, 4 and 5 starting at 9 a.m.

St. Anthony’s

Flea Market at the Bazaar. Kindly donate your unwanted treasures (no clothes). Bring items to Parish Center, door facing the Pride Co. Deadline is July 15.

A Basket of Cheer and any basket: Bring baskets to the Parish Center. Karen Bernardi and Cynthia Liberski will be there: 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. Deadline is July 15.

If you wish to be a sponsor make a donation of $50 or more in support of our Parish Bazaar. Deadline is July 15.

The Christian Mothers Society are collecting for the basket. We need Italian Food Items. Call Lisa, 883-0693.

Bake Sale: We are inviting all our parishioners and friends to make baked goods for our bake sale at the bazaar. Drop off times are as follows: Last names: A - F, Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Last names: G - O, Saturday noon - 2:00 p.m. Last names: P – Z, Sunday noon - 2:00 p.m. Workers are also needed. Call Lisa 883-0693.

Great Live Music: July 17, Friday: Abilene; July 18, Saturday: Jeanne Zano Band; July 19, Sunday: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Italian Music: Frank & Judy, then Changes.

The Statue of St. Anthony of Padua will be on the grounds for everyone to offer a special prayer. Take your children to see and touch St. Anthony’s Statue and say a prayer.

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.

Liturgy of Remembrance for all those who have died in tragedy through murder, suicide or accident on Wednesday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton.

The Novena to St. Ann will begin on Friday, July 17 with prayers every day after all Masses.

St. John the Evangelist Parish Community

July 12 - Knitting Ministry - 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 13 - Book Study Group - 7 to 8:30 p.m; July 14 - Children’s bible story hour 10 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m., parish center dining room; July 16 - Acts of the Apostles Bible Study 7 to 8:30 p.m., parish center dining room.

Children’s weekly bible story hour will continue this Tuesday, July 14 at 10 a.m. for children ages 4-6 and 1 p.m. fro children ages 7-10. 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 13 at 7 p.m. in the parish center dining room. for more information call Pat Marx 947-9462.

Acts of the Apostles bible study group will conclude on Thursday, July 16. The session will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a ham picnic supper and a film presentation. All are invited to attend

St John’s Lutheran

Today is a Second Sunday Social. Coffee and refreshments will be available immediately after service. Donations of baked goods will be greatly appereciated .So come down and join us for some fellowship after the service.

If you are a 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 the college football trip, Navy vs. Western Kentucky, in Annapolis on September 26.

Pastor’s office hours, located in the Church’s Lower Level, are Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m. until noon. Call ahead to schedule a time to meet with him .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.

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. Johns will get back to you as soon as possible.

St. John’s P.M. Church

St. Maria Goretti

We are in need of volunteers, people with trucks for the Parish festival next week. Anyone interested please call the parish office. The festival planning committee would like to win a contest to bring Froggy 101 to broadcast live from the festival grounds. Please visit Froggy’s website www.froggy101.com click bazaar tour and enter your name with our church’s information.

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

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 13 and 14 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s School, corner of Hawthorne and Spring Streets. 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.

As many of you know, the parishes of St. Mary’s and SS. Peter and Paul’s are now linked. The new Mass schedules for the parishes will become effective Wednesday, July 15 and are 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.

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.

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.

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 starting July 15. 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

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 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.

July 15 - Administrative Council meeting at 7 p.m. This is an important meeting and we are asking everyone to try to attend.