Spaghetti And Meatball Dinner Thursday (2024)

Cathy Mack, Divine Mercy facilitator and coordinator, with Rev. Paul McDonnell, OSJ, celebrant, at the Divine Mercy Sunday service last Sunday at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary.

United Methodist Church, Pittston, will hold a Family-Style Roast Chicken Dinner and Bake Sale on Saturday, April 24. First row, Samantha Sharknas, Megan Small, Cassidy Thomas. Second row, Charlotte Thomas, Lois Heckman, Stephanie Turner, Joseph Malecki – Chairman, Grace Rose, Charlie Jones. Third row, John Walsh, Rev. Dr. Michael Turner, Roberta Jones, (hidden) Maysie Cochran, Tootsie Trotter. Fourth row, Henry Miller, George Brown, Cathy Grillini, Bob Small The church is located at the corner of Broad and Church streets, Pittston. Takeouts 4:30 p.m. Seating 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $8.50 – Children $4.25 For tickets call 603-1915on or before Monday, April 19 (advance purchase of tickets recommended). Limited tickets available at door. All homemade items at the bake sale.

The Second Presbyterian Church, Parsonage Street, Pittston will hold their bi-annual Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, April 22. Take-outs will be available from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm (please call ahead to specify pick up time) and serving in the dining room will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Donations are $8.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. Shown are some members of the planning committee: First row: Emily Uritz, Gianna Guiliano, Adriana Grillo and Alyvia Doran. Second row: Julie Lucarella, Antoinette DeVergilio, Stella roman, Fred Demech, Tallia Isenberg, Gail Doran, Anne Testa, Rose Sobuta and Toni Ardiere. Third row; Roseann Maira, Vince Tedeschi, Christine Grillo and Marie Lucarella. Fourth row: Pastor David Brague, Tom Lamar, Dangelo Powell, Sarah Lamar and Elaine Bell.For additional information, please contact the Rev. David Brague in the church office at 654-1411.

The Second Presbyterian Church, 143 Parsonage Street, Pittston, will hold a spaghetti/meatball dinner and homemade bake sale on Thursday, April 22. Cost is $8.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 12 and under.

Take outs are from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (please call 654-1411 to specify pickup time) with dining room service at the church from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Polish American Congress of Northeastern Pennsylvania will hold their annual Holocaust Mass at 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 25, in St. Mary of the Maternity Church, Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. Members are asked to meet at the service.

American Idol Show

St. Maria Goretti Parish, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin, will be hosting an American Idol Show on Sunday, April 25, at 7:00 p.m. Please join us for great entertainment including live and lip sync performances as well as door prizes. Admission is free and all are welcome! Feel free to contact the church rectory with any questions (570-655-8956).

Bereavement Support

The Healing Hearts Bereavement Support Team will begin a new eight week series of sessions for anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one. Sessions will be held every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. from April 27 through June 15 at the Parish Center of St. John the Evangelist parish, 35 William St., Pittston. Some of topics to be discussed include the importance of memories, living a new life and the stages of grief. For more information call 654-0053.

Rummage Sale

The Confraternity of Catholic Women of Holy Trinity Church, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville, will hold their annual Spring Rummage Sale along with a bake sale in the church hall on the following days: Monday, April 19 from 9 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 from 9 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 21 from 9 to 3 p.m. ($2 Bag Day and half price sale.)

Over 40 tables of fantastic items including clothing, shoes, hats, purses, belts, jewelry, small appliances, kitchen ware, electronic items, puzzles, books, toys, stuffed animals, bedding, curtains, decorative 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 parish. 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.

Concert Next Sunday

The Fine Arts Series of Shavertown United Methodist Church will present “Songs for all Seasons” on Sunday, April 25, at 7:00 p.m. This concert has become a favorite of many on the SUMC concert series. Featured will be vocal and bell choirs from SUMC and guests, along with congregational singing of favorite hymns with organ, bells, trumpet and choirs. Special guests will be Robert “Bobby” Baird, longtime area trumpet player and Pastor Gideon Gaitano, tenor, pastor of the New Life Community church. A free will offering will be taken and a reception will follow the concert. The church is located at 163 N. Pioneer Ave. in Shavertown. For more information, call 675-3616.

San Cataldo Picnic

Tickets are on sale for the the San Cataldo Society’s annual picnic, which is open to the public. It will be held on Sunday, May 23, at the Checkerboard Inn Grove in Trucksville from 2 to 8 p.m. A noon Mass honoring San Cataldo will be held at St. Rocco’s Church prior to the picnic. There will be music provided by Danny Argo and Co., great food, games and raffles and activities for all ages to enjoy. Contact Carla Saporito and Pete Scarantino, 655-1551 or 371-7123 for details and to purchase your tickets.

Penny Auction Today

Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Pittston is holding its annual Penny Auction at the Church parish center today, Sunday, April 18, at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Admission is $1.

Chalk Drawing Event

Randy Davis, an artist with Drawing Closer Ministry, will present an inspiration chalk drawing program in the sanctuary of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 317 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston, Sunday May 2 through Wednesday, May 5, nightly at 7 p.m.

Davis, from Ottumwa, Iowa, travels internationally for Drawing Closer Ministries bringing informative and timely visual messages which include colorful chalk drawings, inspirational music and concludes by revealing a surprising hidden picture which emerges from the original drawing by using special lighting effects. This event is open to the community free of charge.

A love offering will be received for Drawing Closer Ministries. Additional information or group seating can be obtained by calling the church office at 654-2500. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Roast Beef Dinner

The First Congregational United Church of Christ, on 500 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston, will hold its spring All-You-Can- Eat Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, April 24, take-outs start at4 p.m. until closing seating will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from any member, by calling Jean Williams, 654-0588 or at the door. Cost of tickets are $9 for adults and $4.75 for children under 12.

Pray the Rosary

Join the Knights of Columbus every first Saturday at the month at Planned Parenthood in Scranton to pray the rosary for an end to abortion.

On May 1 they will gather at 10:00 a.m. at 316 Penn Ave. (next to the Banshee Restaurant).

Pancake Supper

St. Joseph’s Christian Mothers will hold a Pancake & Sausage Supper on Saturday, April 24 in St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 97 East 6th Street, Wyoming. Take-outs will be available 4:00-5:00 p.m. and serving time is 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The cost of the supper is $8.00 for adults, children 8 years of age and under, $4.00. The menu consists of pancakes, sausage, eggs upon request, fruit co*cktail, coffee, tea, or juice. Tickets sold after Masses or by contacting a Christian Mother or calling the office, and will also be available at the door. The Christian Mothers will also hold a bake sale during the supper in the hall.

Spaghetti Dinner

St. Johns Lutheran Church, 9 Wood Street, Pittston, will hold a spaghetti and meatball dinner on Saturday April 24. Cost is $8.00 for adults, $ 5.00 children 10 and under.

Take-outs are 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with dinner from 5 to 7.

Please call 655-2505 to order tickets.

Weekly Novenas

At St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter, weekly novenas are held every Monday and Tuesday after the 7:00 p.m. Mass. On Monday, novena prayers to our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (Mother Cabrini). On Tuesday, novena prayers to St. Anthony of Padua. Confessions are heard before Mass.

Weekly Novenas

St. Rocco’s Weekly Novenas. Every Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. Mass and Novenas and prayers to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, which precede this 7:30 a.m. Mass. Come and pray to our Blessed Mother and Mother Cabrini to intercede to Jesus for your petitions and prayers.

Pizza Sale

The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston will be holding a homemade pizza sale the first Friday of each month. Pizzas can be ordered baked or unbaked, with or without onions. Also sweet red peppers, sausage or pepperoni toppings can be added for $1.50 each. Cost for a tray of pizza is $10. Orders can be called in to the church office at 655-1083.

Bethel United Methodist

Main St., Avoca

11:15 a.m. Worship

Blessed Sacrament

Rock St., Hughestown

St. Mary’s Assumption

Church St., Pittston

St. Mary’s H of C

N. Main St., Pittston

Classes for grades 1 to 7 will meet on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Religious Education Center. The Youth Group meets on Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Oblate of St. Joseph Seminary.

All children in this year’s First Communion Class must attend the rehearsals scheduled for Sundays, April 18 and 25. The rehearsals will be held in St. Mary, Help of Christians Church from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Father Maloney will lead a Scripture Study of the Letter to the Hebrews, beginning on Tuesday April 27, 2010. There will be 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 will be held in the Religious Education Center at St. Mary, Help of Christians, Main Street, Pittston. In order to be able to order the necessary materials, we ask that you call the parish office (654-0263) or e-mail [emailprotected] to register. The program is open to all from the greater Pittston area.

The Pittston Catholic Youth Group will meet on April 22 at7:00 p.m. at the Oblate Seminary. New Members are always welcome.

The Choir will be rehearsing for First Holy Communion on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary, Help of Christians Church.

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 address for the parish webpage is: www.blessedmarys-pittston.org.

Brick United Methodist

905 Foote Ave., Duryea

Pastor Michael Shambora

Service: Sunday 9:45 a.m.

Fellowship coffee hour afterward downstairs.

Catholic Community of the Wyomings

Our Lady of Sorrows

St. Joseph’s

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s; 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows

Confessions are heard on Saturday’s from 4:15 – 4:45 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows.

Daily Mass: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 8:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s; Tuesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows.

OLOS Sodality Mass is today, April 18 at 10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Christian Mothers will hold a Pancake & Sausage Supper on Saturday, April 24 in St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 97 East 6th Street, Wyoming. Take-outs will be available from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and serving time is 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The cost of the supper is $8.00 for adults, children 8 years of age and under, $4.00. The menu consists of pancakes, sausage, eggs upon request, fruit co*cktail, coffee, tea, or juice. Tickets sold after Masses or by contacting a Christian Mother or calling the Office, and will also be available at the door. The Christian Mothers will also hold a bake sale during the Pancake and Sausage Supper in the Hall. Bakers, please drop off your baked goods in the Hall Saturday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m.

Due to the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-Elect Bambera, the Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 13, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton. A reception will be held following the Mass at the former Holy Cross High School, 330 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton.

First Communion Classes Scapular ceremony and practice will be held Saturday, May 1 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s and at 11:00 a.m. at OLOS. First Holy Communion is Sunday, May 2. May Crowning ceremony will be held immediately following the Mass.

OLOS Vacation Bible School will be held June 21-25. Registration will be held after weekend Masses April 18 and April 24 & 25. Cost is $20.00 each for the first two children and $15.00 for each additional child. All children ages 5 -11 are welcome. Adults and children in grades 6 and above are invited to volunteer your time and talents and assist with Vacation Bible School!

Wyoming Area Catholic School, Exeter, Pre-K – 8th Grade, is now taking registrations for all grades. Please call 654-7982 for more information or to schedule a tour. Tuition assistance is available.

Implementation Team will meet today, April 18 in OLOS Rectory at 6:00 p.m.

St. Joseph’s Christian Mothers will meet April 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall and will receive in body at the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 25.New members welcome.

There is an important meeting for all members of the Sodality on Saturday, April 24, at 12:15 p.m. All girls in grades 3 through 12 are invited to attend.

OLOS Altar & Rosary Christian Mothers will meet Monday, April 26. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Barbara Stahley’s hostess group will serve refreshments.

OLOS Altar & Rosary Christian Mothers will attend an Evening of Reflection at St. Anne’s Basilica on Wednesday, April 28. Mass will be offered by Fr. Richard Burke for the living & Deceased Members of the Society. Drivers and ladies who need a ride, please meet in OLOS parking lot at 5:15 p.m. We will leave promptly at 5:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church

Pittston

Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, First Baptist Church, Water Street, Pittston

Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Sunday School, Adult/Teen Sunday School immediately following service.

Wednesday 6 p.m. Family Night

This weekend through the Sacrament of Baptism, we welcome Aidan Egan, son of Robert and Deborah Egan, to our Catholic family.

The Senior Outreach Committee will sponsor a Health Fair the weekend of April 24 and 25 after the masses.

CCD classes will be held on April 19 and April 26 (End of Year Celebration). The 8:30 a.m. mass on Sunday, April 25 will be the CCD mass. Grade 1 will assist Father. Children are to assemble in the church hall at 8:10 a.m.

First Holy Communion candidates and families are reminded that there are 3 more practices remaining. The April 19 practice will occur on a Monday night. The April 28 practice will occur on a Wednesday night and the final practice with parents is on May 1, a Saturday. Practices will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the church. All candidates are to meet in the back pews of the church for the April 19 and 28 practices.

Scapular presentation and parents practice will take place on May 1 at 10 a.m. Students are to meet in the church hall at 9:45 a.m. to line up. Parents are to report to their pew in church.

Confirmation will take place in our church on October 20.

The Adult Bible Study is continuing. The dates of the study are April 21, May 4 and May 19. The group will meet at 7:15PM in the lower level of the Rectory.

If you know an adult or are an adult and you are not Catholic but would like to receive instructions in the Catholic Faith, please call the Rectory for information on how to begin.

A Welcoming Mass is being held today at 10:30 a.m. for the newest members of our parish. Refreshments will be served in the church hall afterwards. Everyone is invited to come and welcome our newest parishioners.

Members of the Women’s Society will attend the 10:30 a.m. mass on Sunday, May 16. The Rosary will be recited prior to Mass. Members are asked to meet at 9:45 a.m. in the church lobby. Flowers will be ordered for members attending the mass. Reservations are required and due by May 3. You can sign the sign-up sheet in the lobby or by calling the rectory at 654-3713. A social for members will follow the mass.

St. Anthony’s

Memorial Avenue, Exeter

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 on Monday afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Grades 1 to 5, on Monday evening Kindergarten and Grades 1 to 5 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. High School Students attend classes on Sunday at 9:15 a.m.

Junior Choir will practice on Monday, from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. in the church choir. Children of ages 6 to 13 are invited to join our junior choir.

Senior Choir will practice on Tuesday from 5:45 to 6:45PM. Please join the senior choir.

Today, Sunday, at 6:00 p.m. a short meeting will be held in the Parish Center for all parents whose children will receive First Holy Communion on May 2.

On Sunday, April 25 children in the public and Catholic schools who will receive First Holy Communion and their families will attend the 10:30 a.m. Mass. They will renew their Baptism vows. A breakfast will follow in the Parish Center for the children and their families.

Kindergarten children will have special ceremony during the 10:30 a.m. Mass on April 25. A breakfast will follow in the Parish Center for the children and their families.

The Christian Mothers Society will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. New members are welcome. The dinner meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 25 at the Avenue Diner at 6:00 p.m. Cost per member is $ 16.00. Reservation and payment can be made at the April 27 meeting. Hostesses for the dinner are: Loretta sem*nza 654-0936; Mary Smith 655-1776; Helen Shimko 655-4079 and Baldina Stella 655-8454.

The Golden Age Club will meet on Thursday, April 22, at 1:30 p.m. at the Parish Center. Hostesses are: MaryAnne Switzer, Margaret Uporsky and Thea Yanushis.

The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton. Couples celebrating their 25th and 50th Wedding Anniversaries will be honored:

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.

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

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. The Rosary is recited 20 minutes before the Masses.

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.

St. John the Evangelist Parish Community

Pittston

All parents anticipating the Baptism of their first child must attend baptismal instructions. The next session will be held Tuesday, June 1 in the parish center from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Healing Hearts group is now forming. Consider joining St. John the Evangelist Bereavement Support Group. The group will begin meeting on April 27 and will continue to meet Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the parish center dining room. For more information call the parish office.

The office for Parish Life will sponsor a retreat for the deaf on April 23 and 24 at St. Joseph’s Oblates Seminary. Father Joseph Mulcrone, director of Ministry with the Deaf in the Archdiocese of Chicago will lead the retreat.

First Holy Communion will take place Sunday May 2 at 10 a.m.

Practice for First Holy Communion will be held in the church on Thursday, April 19 at 6 p.m. and Friday April 30, 6 p.m. Children should arrive no later than 9:15 a.m. on May 2. The May Crowning ceremony will be held after First Holy Communion.

Confirmation will be celebrated Sunday, April 25 at 2 p.m.

Special Confirmation test session will be held on Sunday April 18 from 11 a.m. to noon. If you child is unable to attend, call the parish office to make arrangements to schedule a make up exam.

Confirmation practice for all students will be held on Sunday April 18 at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 at 6 p.m. and Saturday April 24 at 2 p.m. for sponsors as well.

New grass cannot be planted until the weather has sufficiently warmed. All new graves must settle for several weeks before any replanting of grass can be done. Grave markers and headstones cannot be installed during the winter months as the concrete footer will crack. Grave markers will be installed as soon as the weather permits. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we strive to keep our four cemeteries clean as a sign of dignity.

All decorations will be allowed for two weeks for Easter, Mothers Day and Father’s Day. at the end of two weeks decorations must be removed. Winter decorations will be removed by March 15. Vigil lights will be permitted on eve of All Soul’s Day ten days thereafter. Planting of shrubs and trees are not allowed.

Any existing shrubs or trees will be removed. You are allowed 12 inches in front of the headstone to plant flowers. There is no planting around any flat markers. Solar lights are allowed with the maintained12 inch border. Stone, wood or metal borders are not permitted. The cemetery is not responsible for any damage or theft to decorations. Pets are not allowed on cemetery grounds.

Youth Group meeting will be on Thursday, April 22 at 7 p.m. at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary to plan the summer social and May crowning.

Knights of Columbus Council 372 will honor all altar servers in the 8th and 12th grades of all parishes in the Greater Pittston Area on Saturday May 1 at the 10:30 p.m. Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church. The children will receive a certificate of appreciation and a rosary. After Mass the children and their parents are invited to the church hall for refreshments.

If you are someone you know is in need of food, please call the Greater Pittston Food Pantry at 654-9923. Distribution of food is by appointment only.

The Health Clinic is open every Wednesday and is free of charge. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. in former Seton Catholic High School and is on a first-come first serve basis.

The Greater Pittston Kid’s Closet is open on Wednesdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays 10 to 2 p.m. Kid’s Closet accepts donations of gently used clothing for children sizes newborn to 16. For information on volunteering call the parish office.

St John’s Lutheran

9 Wood St., Pittston

Pastor Will Coles

Organist Marcia Colleran

Lay Reader Sharleen Palaima

Acolyte Katelyn Colleran

Service begins at 10 a.m. Today is a communion Sunday.

Our next hoagie sale will be on May 20.

Voters assembly meeting following next week church service.

Youth Bible Study and Sunday School will resume today.

Operation Space is our 2010 Vacation bible school program.

There are openings for the altar flowers on May 2. If any one is interested in honoring or memorializing a love one please leave a message for Rita

Morgan.

Also there is a opening for Votive and Bulletin May 16 .Please leave a message for Doris Mersincavage.

If any one has inserts from your altar flowers please drop them off at church; we are running low.

Spaghetti and meatball dinner is scheduled for April 24. Tickets are $9 for adults and $ 5 for children under 10.

We have about 12 coupons discounts books left the price is $20.

Please keep the recycling items coming for the Church. Drop off point is located in the Church driveway.

Keep our food bank going to fill it with non perishable food items, cleaners, toiletries, infant and baby items.

Did you fill out your new membership card (our Census)? Please be helpful and return the cards to Church as soon as possible.

If you would like to join our Church family, have any questions or comments or would like to respond to our items please call 655-2505.

St. John’s P.M. Church

316 Main St., Avoca

Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 6:00-7:30 p.m.

St. Maria Goretti

Laflin Road, Laflin

Our American Idol Show is Sunday, April 25, at 7:00 p.m.

The St. Maria Goretti Adult and Children Choirs, under the direction of Jennifer Johnson, will present Grace and Glory – A Spring Concert on Saturday, May 8 in our Parish Center. It will be at 6:00 p.m., following our 4:30 p.m. Mass. The concert will feature some Contemporary Christian music in addition to some old favorites. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served following the concert.

We are preparing a prayer book to give to people we visit in hospitals, nursing homes and at times of bereavement. If you wish to compose a prayer you would like printed in our St. Maria Goretti Prayer Book, please drop it in the collection or at the Parish Office.

Just a heads-up for people who like to plan their family vacations around the Bible School. The dates are August 16 through the 20. Of course, we will need adult and student volunteers to help out with our program.

There will be a practice meeting for our First Holy Communion Class on Tuesday, April 27, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This scheduling change is necessary due to conflicts with Bishop Bambera’s Ordination.

Our First Communion students will receive Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament for the first time Sunday, May 2 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

Anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, completing sacraments or converting from another religious faith, please call the Parish Office at 655-8956.

Please extend a warm welcome to our newest parish family members: Jane & Joseph Niemiec and their children, Jessica and Jeffrey.

Search Facebook for St. Maria Goretti Church and become a fan!

Students from grades 7-12 are invited to participate in the 2010 Youth for Life Art and Essay Contest sponsored by Pennsylvanians for Human Life. Two $100 first prizes, two $50 second prizes and two $25 third prizes are awarded for art and essays. This year’s theme is “I’m thankful my mom chose life.” For more information, including requirements and application, contact the Parish Office.

Please welcome Izabela Marcia Kane, daughter of Michael Kane and Pamela Novicenskie and Joseph Raymond Vitali, son of Richard Vitali and Mara Petrenchak. They were baptized on Easter Sunday.

Saint Mary’s/SS Peter and Paul’s Churches

715 Hawthorne St./1000 Main St., Avoca

[emailprotected]

www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com

Annual spring chicken dinner Sunday, April 25 from 12-4 p.m. in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church auditorium, 1000 Main St. Tickets are $9 for adults, $4 for children 12 years old and younger, and can be purchased by calling the church office at 457-3412. Takeouts will also be available.

Get well wishes and many prayers are sent to the Rev. Phil Sladicka, pastor of St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches, who will undergo hip surgery Wednesday, April 21 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Congratulations to the winners of St. Mary’s Church’s pot of gold raffle for April 6-12: Janet Krinitsky, Aaron McAndrew, Ann Marie D’Aiello, Mary Ann Tigue, Karen Toryak, and James Soy.

The parents of First Communion students will meet today at 9 a.m. in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St.

Altar and Rosary Society will meet today at 2 p.m. in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St.

Combined parish pastoral council meeting Monday, April 19 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St.

Social concerns committee will meet Tuesday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St.

First Holy Communion students will have a retreat day Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. All First Holy Communion students must attend.

High school youth group will meet Sunday, April 25 from 6-9 p.m. New members are welcome. For meeting location information please call Kay Price at 504-4199.

Youth club for children in grades 6-8 will meet Sunday, April 25 from 6:30-8 p.m. in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St. Plans will be finalized for the club’s trip to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees game on July 21. New members are welcome.

Lectors will meet Wednesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. New procedures for lectors, which will be implemented in June, will be finalized at this meeting.

Annual golf tournament will take place Saturday, May 1 at 1 p.m. at the Pine Hills Golf Course, Taylor. This year’s tournament will be played in memory of Robert “Doc” Brennan. For more information please contact Jimbo McMahon at [emailprotected].

The second grade students will receive their First Holy Communion Sunday, May 2 at 10 a.m. in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St. Please note the students will also have a scapular service, have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and practice for the May Crowning Saturday, May 1 at 10 a.m.

SS. Peter and Paul’s Church will have its May Crowning ceremony Sunday, May 2 in the rectory garden following the 10 a.m. First Holy Communion Mass.

St. Mary’s Church will have its May Crowning ceremony on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9 during the 11:30 a.m. Mass.

Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St. The public is welcome to come and spend some time in quiet reflection and meditation. For more information please call Eucharistic Adoration Coordinators Ken and Ann Francis at 457-8241 or Mary’s Rectory at 457-3412.

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

Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass

Weekends Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church and at 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church; Sunday at 8 and 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church and at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church

Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church and 5-5:15 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church; anytime upon request by calling 457-3412.

Prayer Chain: 457-5867

St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

Rock St., Hughestown

[emailprotected]

Rev. Robert Mitchell, Pastor

Thank you! To the members of the St. Peter’s Choir for lending their voices during the Holy Week and Easter services. Thank you to those who participated in the Good Friday Tenebrae service, and especially to our Music Director, Michael Sowa, for all his hard work.

The Social Committee will meet today at 11:00 am at the church.

Today is the last day to sign up for the Ministry Festival at Fatima Center on May 1, 2010. Materials are available at the church.

Beginning on June 13, we will adjust our worship schedule for the summer months. Holy Communion will be scheduled for 9:00 am each Sunday.

Thank you to all who participated in last Sunday’s Sunday School Penny Auction.

The Sunday School is collecting bags from Frito Lay products: Lays, Doritos, Cheetos, Tostitos, Rold Gold and Sun Chips. For every bag sent, the Sunday School receives 2 cents. Instead of recycling, these bags will go through a process called “upcycling”. With upcycling, the bags are cleaned and shaped, sewn, or fused into new products, like backpacks, messenger bags, lunch boxes, school supplies, shower curtains, and kites. This project will be ongoing, and bags may be placed in the box at the rear of the church. Please participate in this project and help our church and the environment.

Earth Day at Bear Creek Camp, Sunday, April 25. Opening worship begins at 10:00 a.m., program from 11:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Sunday School students will be meeting at the church for this event.

Lutheran World Relief’s warehouse is empty because of the huge demands caused by the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile. St. Peter’s has been asked to join other area congregations in assembling health and school kits for Project Comfort. Information about the project, as well as instructions for assembly of the kits, is available on the table in the rear of the church. There is also a sign up sheet for the project. Please watch the bulletin for information about a fellowship hour to assemble the kits in late April. If you have any questions, please see Pastor Bob or Kim Hintze.

Help us go green! If you have an email address, and have not yet done so, please provide it on the sheet in the rear of the church, or email it to [emailprotected]. You can receive information about upcoming events at St. Peter’s via email, saving the church the cost of printing and postage.

Second Presbyterian Church

143 Parsonage Street, Pittston

The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church announces the following schedule

Sunday, April 18 – 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday – April 20 – 6 p.m. Making meatballs for dinner; 7 p.m.AA Meeting

Thursday – April 22 – 5-7 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner

Trinity Episcopal Church Of West Pittston

Spring St. and Montgomery Ave.

Parish Mission: “To live and build holy community.”

All welcome: Worldwide Anglican Communion: ‘We believe in one holy, Catholic apostolic church.” Web of information and links at www.trinityepiscopalchurchwestpittston.org and www.diobeth.organd www.NEPAepiscopalchurch.org .

Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. every Sunday, Holy Days and Weekdays as announced.

Mondays: Days of Prayer. Special intentions welcome.

Food Pantry: April items needed include cereals and breakfast foods.

Prayer network. Open To Public. Daily prayer for those with needs requesting prayerful support. Start prayernetwork at parish office 654-3261.

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

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

Parish Life Events Team: Bi-monthly first Sundays.

Parish Council: Every second Sunday.

Women of Trinity: Every third Sunday.

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

The Children’s MUSICare Project featuring Music Together. Open to the public.

Opportunities for exploration of musical intelligence for youth ages infant through 5 years old with their parent, grandparent or caretaker. Ten week semester with 45 minute classes each week. Limited enrollment.

Tuition: $145. Limited partial scholarships available. Telephone parish office at 654-3261 for Music Together teacher Mary Rose Rickenbach.

For detailed information on Music Together visit www.musictogether.com. Spring Semester now underway. Abbreviated Six-Week Summer Session TBA. Tuition: $80. Registrations being accepted now through June 21.

Giant Neighborhood Yard Sales. 30+ Vendors Needed. Every First Saturday May-October. $10 all day space from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Reservations required at 654-3261.

Great recipe chili dog lunch and home-made baked goods available all day.

Trinity’s Annual Pasta and Meatball Dinner. Trinity’s Community Room on Saturday, May 15.Seating or Take-Out 3:30 p.m.-7 p.m. $7 Adults. $4 Children Under 10.

Generous portions, grated cheese, bread and butter, beverage and dessert included.

United Methodist Church

Corner of Broad & Church Sts.

Rev. Dr. Michael Turner

Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Holy Communion: 1st Sunday each month

Choir Rehearsal: Thursday’s at 7 p.m. unless told otherwise

United Methodist Women: 2ndTuesday of the month

Website www.umcpittston.org

Phone 655-4340 leave message

April 18 – Spring Brunch at Wesley Village $12

April 24 – Chicken Dinner for tickets call 603-1915

May 8 – Organ Crawl

May 11 – Hoagie Sale to order call 654-3936, 693-1572 or 654-8775

May 26 – Administrative Council Meeting 7 p.m.

June 4-5 – Wyoming Annual Conference (U of Scranton)

June 12 – Susquehanna Annual Conference