‘Songsters’ to perform next Saturday | The Pittston Dispatch, Pittston, PA

The “Songsters Quartet”, gospel music artists, will perform live, in concert at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church on Saturday, August 1 at 7 p.m. in the church auditorium, 317 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston.

The “Songsters” from Akron, Ohio, have been sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in song in Southern Gospel style since 1960 throughout the eastern United States, and have had the distinction of singing at the White House. They have many recordings and original songs to their credit through Grapevine Records and Capital Artist labels.

This concert is open to the general public. A freewill offering will be received for the group. Everyone is welcome. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and seating will be on a “first come/first served basis”.

Yard Sale

The Mt. Zion UM Church Women will hold their annual yard sale on Saturday, August 1from 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. Please call 388-2600 or 388-2265 for information.

Christmas Show

Bus Trip -The United Methodist Women’s Group Pittston Church is sponsoring a bus trip on Saturday, November 28 to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see a fabulous Christmas Show. Cost of trip is $87 which includes bus seat, show ticket and dinner. For additional information or to make a reservation, call 654-2310 or 654-8775. Seats are going fast.

Flea Market

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.

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.

First Friday Vigil

The First Friday Reparation Vigil to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary will be held Friday, August 7 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

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 has been mailed and 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.

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).

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

Brick United Methodist

First CongregationalUnited Church of Christ

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, Pittston, announces the following schedule:

Saturday, September 19, 7:30 p.m. - Scotand’s Jim Malcolm, singer-songwriter, in concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of poet laureate Robert Burns. Donation $10.00.

First United Presbyterian

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

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

Giant Flea Market will be held on our church grounds on September 12 from 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. This event will be held one day prior to the Dozynki (Harvest) Festival under the Big Tent, rain or shine.

If you have something to sell bring it here. Cost is $20.00 per table. We will have tables and chairs here for you.

Food also will be sold if someone would like a lunch. If you are interested in renting a table please call Mrs. Regina Bahaley at 457-2378 as soon as possible. All reservations have to be prepaid prior to the Flea Market Date. Anyone having questions please call Fr. Dawid at 654-4262

Holy Redeemer

The Altar & Rosary Society will be purchasing new albs for the altar servers. Each server must be measured in order to insure that the albs fit properly. All altar servers are to report to the Altar Server’s room after Mass to be measured.

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

A&R Travel Club: The bus will leave the Immaculate Conception parking lot August 5th at 8:45 am.

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.

First Thursday Holy Hour for Vocations, Thursday, August 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the seminary chapel. Devotions include exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation of the rosary, Scriptural reading, brief sermon, intercessions and Benediction. All are welcome to attend this monthly Holy Hour in praying for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life, especially in the Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph and the Diocese of Scranton.

First Friday Blue Army Vigil, August 7, beginning at 8:00 p.m. with confessions, Mass to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and devotions to the Blessed Mother. Public is invited to attend this monthly prayer vigil, which concludes at approximately 10:15 p.m.

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.

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

Anyone wishing to donate missalettes for our parish may do so by contacting the rectory during office hours. New missalettes will be ready for August 9.

A Catholic youth group is being formed within the parishes of the Pittston cluster at the Oblates Seminary, Laflin. An outdoor picnic meeting is being planned on the seminary grounds on Thursday, August 27. Details will follow in the coming weeks ahead. Youth who have already received Confirmation are welcome to join the Pittston Catholic Youth Group, under the direction of Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ.

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 Valerie Ann Varzaly to our Catholic family. Valerie is the daughter of Christopher and Kristy Varzaly.

A Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes at the Bernadine Franciscan Sisters’ Motherhouse in Reading, is planned for Saturday, September 26. A bus will depart Sacred Heart Church at 6:00 a.m. and depart the Motherhouse at 4:30 p.m. to return. Cost is $50.00 payable with your reservation. It includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Reservations may be made by calling Diane Skrzysowski at 654-6639 or Kathy Bryk at 654-0790 before September 1.

The annual parish picnic will take place on July 30 (6 p.m. to 11 p.m., July 31 (6 p.m. to 11 p.m.) and August 1 (5 p.m. to 11 p.m.) on the parish grounds.

Donations of new items are being sought for the Variety Stand, Doll Stand and the Theme Baskets. Items can be left on the rear porch of the rectory. Please label the item if they are to go to a specific stand. If you would like to donate a theme basket, please contact Carolyn at 654-3713 or Ann Marie at 654-0897.

Your help is needed before, during and after the picnic. If you would like to volunteer your time, please contact Ann Paddock at 654-0897, MaryAnn at 829-1285 or Carolyn at 654-3713. There was a list of names included in today’s bulletin. If your name was inadvertently missed from the volunteer list, please contact one of the above to lend a hand. If your name was on the list and you are not working, please notify one of the persons listed above.

Pierogi making will take place on July 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., clean up after 2 p.m., July 27, 28 and 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., clean up after 3 p.m. Food Preparation will take place on July 30, 31 and August 1 starting at 8 a.m. and continuing throughout the day and the evening. Clean up will begin at 3 p.m. and continue throughout the evening.

Clean up of the grounds will take place on August 2 beginning at 7 a.m. The stands will be taken down and lumber will be stored.

Clean up of the hall and kitchen will take place on August 3, 4 and 5 starting at 9 a.m. each day.

Students in Grade 6 and up who would like to work before, during or after the picnic are to sign up in one of the tablets that are located in the church lobby or the rear porch of the rectory.

St. Anthony’s

Thank you to all who helped to make the annual Summer Bazaar a great success. The Parish community and the community at large came together to celebrate their friendship. Adults, children, families with babies, the young and the less young came together to enjoy each other’s company, the most delicious foods, the music of local bands, and to have the children play games. St. Anthony’s statue was placed on the grounds for all the people to stop by to say “hello” to him in prayer. It was truly a great “Family Affair.”

On Monday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m. there will be a meeting in the Parish Center to offer comments, suggestions and ideas for future social events. Everyone is invited to attend. The financial report of the bazaar will be presented.

The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive on Monday, July 27, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Parish Center.

The Parish Pastoral Council will meet on Monday, July 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory.

Saturday is the first Saturday of the month. A Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 a.m. with prayers in honor of the Blessed Mother.

We welcome to our Parish Family with the Sacrament of Baptism Julia Evelyn Sarmonis daughter of Shaun & Mary Serino and Alexis Marie Mattioli daughter of Matthew & Stephanie Mazza.

Weekday Masses: Monday through Saturday at 7:00 a.m. Also on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday an additional Mass at 11:00 a.m.

Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Mass with Novena prayers to the Miraculous Medal and Mother Cabrini. Confessions before Mass.

Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Mass with Novena prayers to St. Anthony of Padua. Confessions before Mass.

On Wednesday after the 7:00 & 11:00 a.m. Mass, Novena prayers to St. Joseph and St. Joseph Marello.

The Eucharistic Adoration is held every day from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by the Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament.

Weekend Masses: on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., on Sunday at 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. and at 7:00 p.m. (the last Mass in the valley). The Rosary is recited 20 minutes before the weekend Masses. Confessions are heard on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and before Masses.

St. John the Evangelist Parish Community

Holy Name Society meeting will be held Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. at Tony’s Wine Cellar, Pittston to enjoy pizza and soda and discuss plans for set up and tear down of the 10th annual bazaar.

Volunteers are needed as kitchen workers and for booths at the annual bazaar, please call 654-0053 to volunteer. A books study group will meet weekly throughout the summer to discuss three books. The next meeting will be held this Monday, July27 at 7 p.m. in the parish center dining room. for more information call Pat Marx 947-9462

Children’s weekly bible story hour will continue this Tuesday, July 28 at 10 a.m. for all children. Moms, dads and grandparents are welcome to attend.

If enrolling your children at Holy Redeemer High School financial assistance is available for families, through the Loughney Memorial Scholarship. For more information on how to apply call Jim Redington, Principal Holy Redeemer High School at 828-2424.

St. Mary’s Assumption School is now accepting registrations for pre-K3 through 8th grade. For more information or to register call the school at 654-8313.

St John’s Lutheran

If you area 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 College Football Navy vs. W. Kentucky in Annapolis on September 26.

Pastor’s office hours, located in the Church’s Lower Level, are Tuesday thru Friday 9 a.m. until noon. Call ahead to schedule a time to meet with him . Please note of schedule change. 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.

We have a trip planned to Knobel’s for the youth of the Church on August 15. We will leave the church at 9 a.m. and should arrive back 8:30 p.m. We will Caravan. Bring spending money and get ready for a good day.

There are Altar flower openings for August 16 and 30. Please leave a message for Rita Morgan if you are interested.

If you have any questions, comments or would like more information or maybe thinking about joining our Church Family, please call 655-2505.

St. John’s P.M. Church

St. Maria Goretti

Summer Religious Bible Camp will be held from August 10 through the 14. This is a program which the children look forward to from year to year. 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 needed. Students and adults who wish to help out please call the parish office at 655-8956.

We are in need of teachers for CCD classes 6, 7 and 8 grades. Also substitutes and aides are needed for the school year. Please call 655-8956 to volunteer.

The Bus for the The Blue Army Shrine Bus Trip on August 13, will leave the parking lot at 8:30 p.m. For reservations call the parish office at 655-8956.

Saint Mary’s

Due to a lack of interest, St. Mary’s Church has regretfully cancelled its Crocodile Dock Vacation Bible School program which was scheduled to begin in August. The parish would like to thank the adults and teens who volunteered to work at the activity stations and plans to try their luck at Crocodile Dock in 2010.

The Mass schedule for the parish community of St. Mary’s and SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches is 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. and Wednesday evening 7 p.m. Masses will take place at St. Mary’s Church July and August. They 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.

The parish community of St. Mary’s and SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches has Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. The public is welcome to come and spend some time in quiet reflection and meditation.

The parish community of St. Mary’s and SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches will have an altar server committee meeting Monday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St.

St. Mary’s Holy Name Society will meet Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Auditorium, 742 Spring St.

St. Mary’s and SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches will have a combined parish pastoral council meeting Monday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. in the SS. Peter and Paul’s Church Auditorium, 1000 Main St.

St. Mary’s Church senior youth group, which is part of a youth ministry network that meets at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church, Old Forge, will participate in several upcoming events that your child will surely enjoy. If your child is interested in attending any of these events or for more information please call Kay Price at 504-4199 or Joann Wilbur at 457-9166: August 13 - McDade Park; August 14 - Catholic Underground; August 15 - Cosmic Bowling; August 17 - Hershey Park; and August 23 - potluck dinner.

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.

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

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.