Nite at Races at Our Lady of Mount Carmel | The Pittston Dispatch, Pittston, PA

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Pittston, will host their annual Nite at the Races on Saturday, October 10, in their parish center banquet hall located on William Street, Pittston. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., races begin at 8 p.m. Admission is $9 per adult. No one under 21 years of age admitted.

Plenty of food, beverages and door prizes will be available throughout the evening. Special cash prizes will be raffled off during the evening. If anyone is interested in purchasing a horse at a cost of 410 each, you may call the rectory office during office hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 654-6902 or pick up a form at the entrances of the church/parish center. Each winning horse will receive $50. Deadline for your entry is October 5.

The event is sponsored by the parish Holy Name Society and Altar and Rosary Society. Checks should be made payable to The Mt. Carmel Holy Name Society. All are invited to attend.

Roast Beef Dinner

The Dymond Hollow United Methodist Church will hold its annual roast beef dinner buffet and bake sale on Saturday, October 17. Take-outs will be available from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 4:30 until sold out and will include roast beef, gravy, real mashed potatoes, squash, creamed cabbage, green beans, homemade coleslaw, homemade applesauce, red beets, rolls, homemade pies and beverages. Tickets at the door. Adults are $8, children (5-12) $4, children under 5 free. For further information, please call 388-6566 or 333-5110.

Fall Flea Market

Rev. Gerald J. Gurka (Fr. Jerry) and the Parish Family of St. John the Baptist Church, 126 Nesbitt St., Larksville, invite everyone to their Annual Indoor Fall Flea Market on Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can find anything and everything at our Flea Market.

Seasonal Decorations for Fall and Christmas, dishes, glassware, silverware, pots and pans, etc., mirrors, pictures/paintings, books, and household accessories, plus jewelry and toys galore.

We will also have a menu consisting of wimpies, hot dogs, French fries, piggies, haluski. There will be a bake sale and frozen pierogies will be available for sale, $7 per dozen. We look forward to seeing you there.

Harvest Tea

The Parish Community of the Church of St. Maria Goretti, Laflin Road, Laflin, cordially invites all to our annual "Harvest Tea" on Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00 P.M. in our Banquet Center. Join us for a fun-filled evening of beautifully decorated tables in various themes, food, refreshments, and door prizes. Entertainment will be provided by "Sweet Charity" with Father James Paisley. Reservations are required no later than October 12. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased by calling Dorothy Yazurlo at 655-0200 or the Parish Office at 655-8956.

Fall Rummage Sale

The Confraternity of Catholic Women of Holy Trinity Church, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville will hold their annual Fall Rummage Sale in the church hall on the following days:

Over 40 tables of fantastic items including clothing, shoes, hats, purses, jewelry, small appliances, kitchen ware, electronic items, puzzles, books, toys, bedding, decorative and seasonal items, picture frames, records, and lamps are the many items that are available at affordable prices. A stage full of furniture, baby equipment, work out equipment and luggage is included in this giant sale. Racks of better clothing for men, women and children are priced accordingly.

A bake sale and a light eat-in or take-out lunch is available consisting of wimpies, home made halushki and hot dogs with homemade kraut made by the men and women of the parish. Father William J. Karle is pastor of Holy Trinity church. For more information call the rectory at (570) 287-6624. Off street parking is available along side of the school building. The public is invited to attend.

Christmas Fair

The United Methodist Church, Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit will hold a Country Christmas Fair on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be over 40 vendors, with show admission $1, 12 and under no charge. Cookies and lunch will be available, along with quality crafts and baked goods.

Sunday October 4, Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem will be conducted at the Peckville Assembly of God, 3364 Scranton/Carbondale Highway, Blakeley, Pa. 2-4 p.m. For more information call 344-0136, Sheila or 489-4961.

Pastie Sale

The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston will hold their first Pastie sale of the season on Thursday, October 15. Pasties offered are meat with or without onions; vegetable with cheese; sausage and pepper. Orders can be called into the church office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Ann Alaimo at 654-3850 or Warren Pollard at 654-4745. Orders must be in by Tuesday, October 13. No orders will be taken on Wednesday, October 14 or the day of the sale. Cost of the pasties is $4.00 each.

Blessing of Animals

In conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis Assisi, animals will be blessed this Monday at 3:45 and 5:45 p.m. outside the Parish Center of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter. Bring your pets.

Lay Cooperators

The Oblates of St. Joseph Lay Cooperator Society will hold its meeting on Wednesday, October 7, at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Route 315 in Pittston.

The meeting will follow the 7:00 p.m. Novena to St. Joseph and St. Joseph Marello.

The lay society welcomes anyone who would like to support the local Oblate priests in their spiritual and apostolic work.

Free Clothing

And open closet will be held at Hope Church on Saturday, October 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Children, teen and adult apparel will be available with no charge for anything.

Christmas Show Trip

The United Methodist Women’s Group Pittston Church is sponsoring a bus trip on Saturday, November 28 to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see a fabulous Christmas Show. For additional information or to make a reservation, call 654-2310 or 654-8775. Seats are still available.

Weekly Novena

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

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. For additional information call 603-1915 or654-8775. Rain or shine - all indoors.

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.

Holiday Gift Show

St. John’s PM Church, Avoca, has planned a Holiday Craft and Gift Show for Saturday, November 7, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Oblates of St. Joseph, Rt. 315.

Bethel United Methodist

Blessed Sacrament

St. Mary’s Assumption

St. Mary’s H of C

Classes for students in grades 1 – 7 are 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 have entered 1st grade this September or who may be newly registered in public school, registration packets are available by calling the parish office. If you have any questions, please call the parish office (654-0263) or Maurita Bartnikowski (655-0158).

There will be a First Penance – First Communion Parent meeting on Monday, October 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the Religious Education Center at St. Mary, Help of Christians. At least one parent should be present for the meeting.

Father Tom is leading a Scripture Study on the Gospel of St. Luke. There are two programs, one on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and one on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Both programs are being held in the Religious Education Center at St. Mary, Help of Christians. There will be 12 sessions for each program. The Scripture Study combines personal Bible reading and study, faith sharing, lecture and prayer in an informal setting. Come and join us and learn to make the real connection between your faith and your everyday life! The program began on Tuesday, September 8.

The parish community choir will reorganize to sing during the Closing Mass of the St.Jude Novena. Practice will begin on Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Mary, Help of Christians Church. All members of our parish community are invited to attend.

The 52nd Annual Novena in honor of Saint Jude will be held at St. Mary, Help of Christians Church, 535 North Main Street, Pittston, from Monday, October 19 through Wednesday, October 28. There will be two services daily. Mass, followed by novena prayers and veneration of the relic of St. Jude, Patron Saint of Hopeless Cases and Things Despaired Of will be celebrated Mondays through Fridays at noon and at 7:00 p.m., Saturdays at noon and at 5:30 p.m., and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Rosary will be recited before all services and Confessions will be heard prior to all services.

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

There is a handicap lift available at the north side entrance to the church. For additional information, please call the parish office at 654-0263.

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

The Cluster Youth Group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary. For more information, please e-mail youth0group@aol.comor call the seminary at 570.654.7542

There will be baskets at the back of each of our churches during September and October. All donations will be forwarded to the Pittston Area Food Pantry.

Brick United Methodist

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.

First Congregational UCC

Fall Roast Beef Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 17. For tickets and information call 654-0588.

First United Methodist Church

Sunday, October 4 - 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Sunday School; 12:15 p.m. Children’s choir; 6 p.m. Youth group.

Monday, October 5 - 6 p.m. Cub Scouts; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts; 7 p.m. Admin. Council.

First United Presbyterian

Full Gospel Chapel

Sept. 27, at 6 p.m. Johanna Coe Herndon will be minsitering with the gift of healing through prayer.

Glendale Gospel Church

Harding Church of Christ

Holy Mother of Sorrows

Our Ladies ANS Society will hold a Pork Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 11. Serving will be from 11:30 to 2:00 p.m. Take outs will be available. Dinner includes roasted pork, mashed potatoes, spiced apples, coleslaw, dessert and beverages. Tickets can be reserved by calling Regina Bahaley at 457-2378. Also they can be purchased at the door. Donation is $9.00 adults and $4.50 for children.

Holy Redeemer

Immaculate Conception

The Immaculate Conception Youth Group will meet this Sunday, October 4 at 9:30 a.m. in the basement of the Immaculate Conception Church. All students who have received the sacrament of Confirmation are invited to join our parish Youth Group.

Holy Redeemer will be accepting donations of Halloween Candy for the Children’s Halloween Party. Please leave your donations in the box under the table in the back of the Church.

Blessing of Animals will take place on Monday, October 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the parking lots of both Immaculate Conception and Holy Redeemer. All pets are welcome.

The 1st Holy Communion meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church hall for all Immaculate Conception and Holy Redeemer parents who have children in the 2nd grade in public or catholic schools

The Confirmation meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church hall for all Immaculate Conception and Holy Redeemer parents who have children in grades 5th, 6th & 7th in public or catholic schools.

Inkerman Presbyterian

Langcliffe Presbyterian Church

Oblates of St. Joseph

Perpetual Novena in Honor of St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello is held every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Recitation of the holy rosary and confessions precede the novena service.

Tune into Catholic Radio 750 AM. The studio is located in the seminary building with call letters WQOR (Queen Of the Rosary). For more information, contact the station at 287-4670.

The Pittston Catholic Youth Group meets every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the seminary. Many events, activities and speakers are being planned for the school year. 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

St. Joseph’s Senior Social Club will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 3:00 p.m. New members are always welcome by calling Theresa Ormando at 654-2967.

Oblates of St. Joseph Lay Cooperator Society will hold their monthly meeting this Wednesday, Oct. 7, after the 7:00 p.m. Novena to St. Joseph. New members are always welcome!

Next Sunday, Oct. 11, the seminary will welcome the Back Mountain Prison Ministry Group for a Day of Prayer and Reflection. These men give of their time and compassion to prisoners as they seek to bring them closer to the forgiveness of Christ.

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 Sorrows

St. Joseph’s Church

Confessions are heard on Saturdays from 4:15 – 4:45 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows. Daily Mass: Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s; Tuesday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows.

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

This is a Confirmation preparation year. The Pastor will meet with parents of students who will receive Confirmation next year after Mass in the churches on Sunday, October 18. Children at St. Joseph’s (entering grades 6 & 7 this year) and at Our Lady of Sorrows (entering grades 6, 7 & 8) are required to register to receive the Sacrament next fall.

The Parish Implementation Team will meet Sunday, October 4 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Rectory.

Our Lady of Sorrows Holy Name Society will meet Sunday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. New members are welcome.

St. Joseph’s Christian Mothers will receive in body on Sunday, October 18, and will meet Tuesday, October 20. New members are welcome. A ham dinner, sponsored by the Christian Mothers, will be held on October 25 in the hall.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The members of Pittston High School class of 1949 are attending the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday October 4.

Any questions regarding the Religious Education Program should be directed to the director Mrs. Terri Audi at 654-3326

The Mt. Carmel Senior Choir meets on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in joining may call Judy Samartzis at 883-7498

The Holy name Society will meet on Monday October 5 at 7 p.m. in the parish center. All members are asked to attend to finalize plans for the Nite at the Races.

Annual blessing of the animals in honor of St Francis of Assisi will take place in the parking lot behind Mt Carmel Parish Center on Sunday October 4, at 2 p.m.

The next meeting of the Catholic Young Adults for ages 18 to 39 will be held on October 7 and October 21 at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the parish center.

The Nite at the Races will be held on October 10 in the parish center banquet room. Food and refreshments served at 6:30. Post time 8 p.m. Deadline for sponsoring a horse is this weekend.

Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Mass schedule for the week is: Monday through Friday at 7:00 a.m., Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (There is no 7:30 a.m. mass on Saturday.)

The Blessing of Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi will be offered today, October 4 at 12:30 p.m. in the church parking lot. All are welcome. Please come prepared to curb your pet.

This weekend, through the Sacrament of Baptism, we joyfully welcome Samantha Renfer, daughter of James and Christine Renfer, and Daniel Matechak, son of Daniel and Deanna Matechak, to our Catholic family.

The Women’s Society Members will attend Mass and receive as a group next Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. mass. The installation of new officers will take place at this Mass.

The Women’s Society will meet on Wednesday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. New members are always welcome.

The Holy Name Society will meet on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the church hall. New members are always welcome.

Please note that the rectory office will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.

Cemetery Sunday will be celebrated on November 1. There will be a service at 1:00 p.m. in the church followed by the blessing of graves at the cemetery.

CCD classes will be held on October 5 and 19. There is no class on October 12 due to the Columbus Day holiday. A CCD Mass will take place on Sunday, October 26 at the 8:30 a.m. mass. Students are to meet at 8:10AM in the church hall. Grade 7 will be assisting Father at this Mass. All CCD students are required to attend the Mass.

CCD classes begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and end at 7:00 p.m. Students are to bring a tablet, pencil and crayons to class each week.

St. Anthony’s

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

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

High School Students will begin this Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Kindergarten children will begin this Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The blessing of the animals in conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis Assisi will held this Monday at 3:45 and 5:45 p.m. outside the Parish Center. Bring your pets.

The Oblates of St. Joseph Lay Cooperators will hold its meeting on Wednesday, October 8 after the 7:00 p.m. Novena at the Oblate of St. Joseph Seminary.

“Patsy Cline Lives”, in Penny appearing on Saturday, October 17 at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall. Kaelyn Marie will sing your favorite tunes. Enjoy home cooking from B.P. Catering. Buffet Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Music starts at 8:00PM. Cost: $32.50 per person. Call Bill @ 457-7665 for tickets & information.

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). Confessions are heard on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and before Masses.

Second Presbyterian

Thursday, October 8 - Noon - Sisterhood of Divine Diners will meet at Glenmaura in Moosic; 6:30 p.m .Choir rehearsal.

St. John the Evangelist Parish Community

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated every Saturday from 3:30 until 4:15 p.m. and on the first Sunday of each month from 9:15 until 9:30 a.m. Parishioners may also make an appointment to celebrate the Sacrament. Come and celebrate the Lord’s great love and mercy!

If you need assistance with food, please call the Food Pantry at 654-9923. Distribution of food is by appointment only.

The Greater Pittston Kid’s Closet is open on Wednesdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and Thursdays 11 – 2 p.m. and 5 – 7 p.m. The Kid’s Closet accepts donations of new or “gently used” clothing for children (sizes newborn to size 16).

If you are looking for help coping with the recent loss of a loved one, consider joining St. John the Evangelist’s Bereavement Support Group on Tuesday evenings from 7 til 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center Dining Room. For more information, please call the Parish Office.

Beginning Sunday, October 4 a Coffee Hour will be held every Sunday following the 10 a.m. Mass in the Church Hall. Parishioners are needed for hosting the Coffee Hour. Anyone interesting in hosting one Sunday a month is asked to call Patricia Marx at 947-9462. This activity involves preparing coffee and serving breakfast cakes (provided by the parish).

This year’s Annual Chicken Dinner will be held on Sunday, October 11 in Seton Catholic Auditorium. Tickets are $8.50 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Take-outs are $8.50 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Take-outs are available from 11 until noon. Dinners will be served from noon until 3:30 p.m.

The Altar and Rosary will hold its Annual Card Party on Sunday, October 18 at 2 p.m. in Seton Catholic Auditorium.

The annual blessing of the animals to commemorate the Feast of St. Frances of Assisi will be held Sunday, October 4 at 1:15 p.m. in the courtyard of the church. All parishioners are invited to bring their pets for this special blessing.

The Holy Name Society will sponsor its Annual Halloween Party on Saturday, October 24 immediately after the 4:30 p.m. Mass in the Church Hall. Children are invited to come in costume. Parents are asked to bring a canned good to benefit the Greater Pittston Food Pantry.

St John’s Lutheran

There is now a Saturday Communion Service, every third Saturday of the month. We are pleased to announce that 15 attended our first Saturday Service.

There are openings for Votive Candle and Bulletin November 15, December 6 & 20. Anyone interested on those dates please leave a message for Doris Mersincavage.

Church service begins at 10 a.m. Adult bible Study starts at 8:45 a.m. Sunday School begins at 9 a.m.

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

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

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

If you have any questions, comments on the above information please call655-2505 and leave your name and message and 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

There will be a brief Children’s Choir interest/informational meeting on Sunday, October 11 immediately following the 11 a.m. Mass. All children ages 6-13 who would like to join are asked to attend the meeting with a parent or guardian. Anyone 14 and old is welcome to join the St. Maria Goretti Adult Choir which rehearses on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the church. with subject line: Children’s Choir) or call 208-5750.

The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi is Sunday October 4. Blessing of the animals will take place at 12:30 p.m.

The Harvest Tea will be held on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m. Father Paisley will entertain. Cost is $10 per person. Reservations are necessary. For more information call the parish office at 655-8956. or Dorothy Yazurlo at 655-0200.

Saint Mary’s

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches’ Holy Name Society will an installation of officers ceremony today during the 8 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches’ will have a blessing of animals today at noon in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church’s parking lot, 1000 Main St.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Youth Club will meet today from 6:30-8 p.m. in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church auditorium, 1000 Main St.

The rite of enrollment for confirmation will take place Saturday, Oct. 10 during the 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St.

St. Mary’s Church will have its annual fall night at the races Saturday, Oct. 10 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. The doors open at 6 p.m., and the races begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 which includes all you can eat and drink the entire night. Horses are $10 each. 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.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Youth Club will have a bowling outing Sunday, Oct. 18. The cost is $10 per person and includes two hours of open group bowling and shoe rental. For time and location information or to make a reservation, please call Youth Group Coordinator Lori Ostrowski at 704-9145.

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

The lectors and Eucharistic Ministers of St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches will meet Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St.

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

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Youth Club will have a baby shower during October in honor of Respect Life month. Donations can be placed in the collection containers in the vestibules of St. Mary’s and SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches.

Anyone who is interested in renting St. Mary’s School for child care, parties, or other useful activities is invited to call the rectory at 457-3412 to learn more about this opportunity.

Daily Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8 a.m., Wednesday at 7 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St.

Confession: Saturday 3-3:45 p.m. (SS. Peter and Paul’s Church) 4:30-5:15 p.m. (St. Mary’s Church) and available upon request at anytime

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

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

The Music Ministry of Saint Peter’s along with musicians from the community will present the church’s Second Annual Festival of Music. The program will include a well-rounded variety of selections that will be sure to please everyone, featuring traditional and gospel hymns for congregational singing and selections performed by the church choir, soprano soloist Patricia Quinn of Wyoming, mezzo-soprano soloist Kristen Vogt of Slatington, and baritone soloist Rev. James Breese, pastor of First Baptist Church, Pittston.

St. Rocco’s

The Feast of the Mother of the Rosary will be held on October 4 beginning with a Mass at 11 a.m. A procession through the Browntown section of the city will start at 3 p.m.

Weekly Novenas - Every Tuesday evening at the 7 p.m. Mass - To Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, which precede this 7 p.m. Mass.

St Rocco’s Senior Choir holds practice every Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. after the Tuesday night Mass and Novena.

A flea market with various vendors will continue on Saturdays October and 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium.

Trinity Episcopal

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

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

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

Faith Forum for Adults: Enrichment for adults seeking spiritual renewal and opportunities for ministry and volunteerism.

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

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

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

United Methodist

The Annual Flea Market will be held on Friday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, October 10th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homemade food menu available all day - eat in or take out. Homemade Bake Sale. Numerous items of interest - all priced reasonably. For additional information call 603-1915 or 654-8775. Rain or shine - all indoors.

The Roast Chicken Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. - takeouts available. Adults $8.50 - Children $3. For tickets call 654-3936, 693-1572 or 603-1915. Advance purchase of tickets recommended - limited tickets at the door. Bake Sale with all homemade items.

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