Rummage Saturday at 1st Presbyterian | The Pittston Dispatch, Pittston, PA

The Women’s Association of the First United Presbyterian Church, corner of Exeter Avenue and Warren Street, West Pittston will hold its Annual Rummage Sale, Saturday, October 3 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the church dining room. “Bag Day’ will be at 1 p.m.

Coffee and cake will be available at the Snack bar during the hours of the sale.

Pizza Sale

The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston will be holding a homemade pizza sale on Friday, October 2. Pizzas can be ordered baked or unbaked, with or without onions. Also with sweet red pepper topping for an additional $1.50. Pick up will be Friday, October 2 from 3 to 6 p.m. Cost for a tray of pizza is $10. Half a tray of pizza is $5.50. Orders can be called into the Church Office at 655-1083 or Andy Griglock at 654-9075.

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.

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.

Lady of Guadalupe

The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter on Friday and Saturday, October 2 and 3. Masses will be celebrated on Friday at 7:00 and 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., on Saturday at 7:00 and 11:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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.

Nite at the Races

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.

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. 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

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.

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

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

Sunday, September 27: 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Sunday School; 12:15 p.m. Children’s Choir; 6 p.m. Youth Group

First United Presbyterian

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

First United Presbyterian

The Session of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule for the week of September 27:

Saturday, October 3: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Women’s Association Rummage Sale; 10 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous.

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

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

Holy Redeemer

Congratulations to the following officers who were elected for the Altar & Rosary: Co-Presidents: Christina Kolmansperger, Dianne Smith; Secretary: Terri Szewczyk; Treasurer: Toni Valenti.

Meetings will be changed to Mondays and the next monthly meeting will be Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m at Holy Redeemer. All women of our parish community age 18 and older are welcome to join..

We 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.

Immaculate Conception

Congratulations to the officers who were elected for the Altar & Rosary (see above). Meetings will be changed to Mondays and the next monthly meeting will be Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Redeemer. All women of our parish community age 18 and older are welcome to join.

The Youth Group will meet on 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 combined Church Youth Group. Meetings are held on the first Sunday of the month at the Immaculate Conception Church at 9:30 a.m.

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.

Gymnasium is now open for business after a complete re-painting of the walls and re-finishing of the gym floor. Openings are available for basketball games by private groups. Cost is $30.00 per hour. Call 654-7542 to reserve your court time.

The Pittston Catholic Youth Group continues to meet 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

Youth Group will begin actively participating in the Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations at the seminary. The next one is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the seminary chapel.

St. Joseph’s Senior Social Club met this past Wednesday. They have planned for next month a Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at noon followed by their regular monthly meeting. New members are always welcome by calling 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

Prayer group will resume on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Church. All are welcome.

The Mt Carmel Senior choir meets on Monday evenings at 7 pm. under the direction of Judy Samartzis. Anyone interested in joining may call Judy at 883-7498.

Regional Youth Group meetings will take place at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary on Thursdays at 7 p.m. For further information please email AJ or Kristen Kuczenski at youth0group@aol.com or call the Oblates Seminary at 654-7542.

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

The Missionary Image of Our Ladyof Guadalupe will be at Mt. Carmel Church on Wednesday, October 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sacred Heart of Jesus

The weekly mass schedule is: Monday through Friday at 7:00 a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

The Blessings of Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi will be offered on Sunday, 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 welcome Michaela Kaminski to our Catholic family. Michaela is the daughter or Michael Kaminski, Jr. and Karen Wruble.

The Senior Outreach Group will meet in the church hall on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome.

On September 30 at 7:15 p.m., there will be an informational meeting about a possible Bible Study Group on our parish. The proposed Bible Study will take place every other Wednesday night from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the group meeting room of the rectory’s lower level.

CCD classes will take place on Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19. There is no class on Oct. 12 due to the Columbus Day holiday. A CCD Mass will take place on Oct. 26 at 8:30 a.m. Students are to meet in the church hall by 8:10 a.m. The 7th graders will be assisting at the mass. Classes begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and conclude promptly at 7:00 p.m. All students will be dismissed to the courtyard between the church and the school for parent pickup. Each student needs a tablet, pencil and crayons for class.

The Rosary will be prayed at the first mass each day during the month of October.

St. Anthony’s

This Sunday is Catechetical Sunday. We welcome the Religious Education Teachers. They will be commissioned at 10:30 a.m. Mass.

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 on Sunday, October 4 at 9:15 a.m.

Kindergarten children will begin on Monday, October 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Did you register your child ? Call the Rectory at 654-2103 or Denise Adams 239-3585.

Christian Mothers Society will have their first meeting this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.

Friday is the First Friday of the month, Masses will be celebrated at 7:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. with devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Confession 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 & 11:00 a.m. with devotion prayers to the Blessed Mother.

The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be at St. Anthony’s Church this Friday and this Saturday. Masses on Friday: 7:00 & 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; on Saturday at 7:00 & 11:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This missionary Image, a gift of the Mexican Bishop, is traveling throughout the United States on a mission to bring people closer to God.

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

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.

Tuesday, September 29 is the Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Masses in honor of the Archangels at St. Anthony Church will be celebrated at 7:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

St. John the Evangelist Parish Community

This Friday, October 2, is a First Friday. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin after the 8 a.m. Mass in the chapel and conclude with Benediction at 7 p.m. Come and spend some time with the Lord in prayer!

The Diocese of Scranton will observe Respect Life Sunday with the celebration of Mass on Sunday, October 4 at 2:15 p.m. in St. Peter’s Cathedral. Retired Auxiliary Bishop John M. Dougherty will be the principal celebrant for this special liturgy which highlights the Catholic Church’s respect for the sanctity and dignity of life spanning all stages and conditions, from conception to natural death. Parishioners from around the diocese are welcome to attend. The liturgy will also be broadcast live by Catholic Television.

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!

Because of the current economic difficulties and the delay in a state budget, many organizations that provide community services are in desperate need of your resistance to continue to reach out to the poor and needy. The Greater Pittston Food Pantry is one of those organizations that is in need of your assistance. Over the first several weeks, the Food Pantry has provided food for over 50 families each week! The need is tremendous and your help is desperately needed. If you would like to donate non-perishable food items (soups, canned fruits or vegetables, tuna, pasta, cereal, dry milk, rice, etc.) you can drop them off at the Parish Office, Monday through Friday. Thank you for your assistance and generosity as we follow the Lord’s command to care for the poor and marginalized.

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

The Care and Concern Committee will once again sponsor Thanksgiving Food Baskets for the poor and needy. Over the next several weeks a variety of items will be collected. Over the week of September 28th we will be collecting cereals. Food items can be brought to the Church on Monday or dropped off at the Parish Office Monday through Friday during business hours.

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). Unfortunately, adult clothing is not accepted. Donations may be dropped off at the Kid’s Closet, located in the former Seton Catholic School or at the Parish Office.

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.

The Catholic Choral Society invites you to join them as they begin their 61st season this autumn. Practices are held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the IHM Center at Marywood University. All are welcome; no auditions are necessary. Ann Manganiello is the director of the group. Fr. Thomas Rittenhouse and Brenda Grunza are co-residents. For further information about concerts and membership, please call 575-1040.

Confirmation Classes will be held this Sunday, September 27th from 6 to 8 p.m. Children will meet in the Church Hall with their teachers. The date for Confirmation is April 25th and Bishop James Timlin will be the celebrant.

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). Parents with children enrolled in the Religious Education program and other parishioners are invited to attend!

This year’s Annual Chicken Dinner will be held on Sunday, October 11th 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 18th at 2 p.m. in Seton Catholic Auditorium. There will be many wonderful door prizes and at least ten special awards. Bring your spouse and friends and enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon!

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

Mark your calendars now! The Holy Name Society will sponsor its Annual Halloween Party on Saturday, October 24th 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

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.

There is now a Saturday Communion Service. It will continue every third Saturday of the month.

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

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. This is an ongoing thing. We need to reach out and help out our community. Please bring them to the church.

LWML will be the host for the zone rally on October 4. This is a Sunday afternoon event to which all women are invited to attend and volunteers will be needed in the kitchen. Posters are located in the vestibule.

Acolyte Schedule for October: Justin Peterson, Joe Mersincavage, Shelby Rinaldi, John Peterson 25.

If you have any questions comment or need more information please call 655-2505 and leave your name number and a message and Pastor Cole or a member of St. John’s will get back to you as soon as possible. Our e-mail address is stjohnspittston@verizon.com

St. John’s P.M. Church

St. Maria Goretti

There will be a rehearsal for all current cantors on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Jennifer Johnson at JMSJohnson7@gmail.com or call 208-5750 if you are unable to attend. Thank you!

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 older is welcome to join the St. Maria Goretti Adult Choir, which rehearses on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the church.) The Children’s Choir will begin singing as part of the upcoming Christmas Concert in December. If you are unable to attend the first meeting and are still interested in joining, please contact Jennifer Johnson at JMSJohnson7@gmail.com (with subject line: Children’s Choir) or call 208-5750.

All of our parish family should have been contacted by now. If you were not contacted call the parish office at 655-8956. All reservations must be into the office, with payment, by tomorrow, Sept. 28.

There will be a Halloween Dance on Saturday, October 24 in our Parish Center. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Dancing 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Music will be provided by two bands: GTO and HAT TRYK. Cost is $20 per person. Proceeds will benefit St. Maria Goretti Parish. Reservation deadline is 10/18/09. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Costumes are recommended but not mandatory. BYOB: Beer, Pizza, Soda, Mixers are included in the price. Call Dorothy Tarasek at 654-4606.

The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi falls next Sunday (Oct. 4) Blessing of the Animals will take place at the door of the church at 12:30 p.m.

We need a few extra hostesses for the Harvest Tea to be held on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. Father Paisley, with his group, will entertain. Cost is $10 per person and all are invited. Please submit your name if you are interested in attending. Reservations are necessary due to assigned tables. 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 will have a commissioning ceremony of its CCD teachers today during the 10 a.m. Mass at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St. Please note the First Holy Communion class will not meet today.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Youth Club will have a baby shower during October in honor of Respect Life month. During the month, they will collect new and next to new baby items, clothes, and blankets as well as baby food, formula, diapers, and other baby items. Donations can be placed in the collection containers in the vestibules of St. Mary’s and SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches. All proceeds will benefit the Pennsylvanians for Human Life and the Care and Concern Free Health Clinic located in the former Seton Catholic High School, Pittston.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches’ Holy Name Society will meet Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Auditorium, 742 Spring St. Men from both parishes are invited to attend. The group will have an installation of officers Sunday, Oct. 4 at the 8 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. For more information please call Don Gilchrist at 655-6335.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches’ will have a blessing of animals Sunday, Oct. 4 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 Sunday, Oct. 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church auditorium, 1000 Main St. During this meeting, the group will have a publicity picture taken for their recent teddy bear drive.

St. Mary’s Church will have its annual fall night at the races Saturday, Oct. 10 in St. Mary’s School auditorium.

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. New members are welcome.

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

The parishioners of St. Mary’s Church are currently selling the harvest edition of their Pot of Gold Match the Daily Number raffle tickets. For just $10 per ticket, you will have a chance to win $75 daily and $100 on Fridays throughout October. You will also have a chance to win $250 on October 1 and 15, and $1,000 on October 31. The winning number is based on the evening daily number of the Pennsylvania Lottery. To purchase a ticket, please call St. Mary’s Rectory at 457-3412 or SS. Peter and Paul’s Rectory at 457-2483, and it can be mailed to you.

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. 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.

The program will also feature violinist Alecia Melia of Rockaway, NJ. Michael Sowa is organist and music director at Saint Peter’s. He will be assisted by guest organist, Christopher Prestia, of Wantage, NJ. Melia, Prestia, Sowa, and Vogt are undergraduate students in Marywood University’s music department.

St. Rocco’s

The Feast of the Mother of the Rosary will be held on Sunday October 4 beginning with a Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Rocco’s A procession through the Browntown section of the city will start at 3 p.m. Members of all societies, altar servers and parishioners and friends of St. Rocco’s Church will attend this yearly tradition.

St. Rocco’s senior choir resumes practice on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. after the Mass. The choir sings every Sunday at the 11 a.m. Mass. For more information contact St. Rocco’s rectory at 654-2914.

St. Rocco’s junior choir will resume rehearsals at the beginning of October. Please fill out forms at the entrances of St. Rocco’s drop them in the collection basket of give them to the organist, Joan Saia-Tallo or director, Marie Fasciana.

The Fides Club will conduct their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m.

The 2nd annual family and friends picnic will be held on Saturday, October 3 at 1 p.m. with dinner at 2:30 p.m. at the Pittston Township pavilion on Bryden Street with entertainment by David Joyce, Jr., and Danny Argo and Friends. Call for more information, 654-6230.

There will be a flea market with various vendors on Saturday, October 3and 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Rocco’s School auditorium, corner of West Oak and Tompkins Streets, Pittston. A variety of household items will be sold at greatly reduced prices.

Second Presbyterian

The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church announces the following schedule for the week of September 27:

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.

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. A few seats still available.