The Session and Deacons of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston are planning their annual Strawberry Festival and Mini-Flea Market on Saturday, June 5, in the courtyard of the church. The church is located on the corner of Exeter Avenue and Warren Street.
The Flea Market and Strawberry Festival will open rain or shine, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The public is invited to come and do a little shopping at the flea market, eat some hot dogs and wimpies and top it all off with some cake, strawberries and ice cream provided by the Deacons.
Tickets for the strawberries and ice cream are $4 and are available at the door.
Members of the Session are: Nancy Janczewski, Sharon Francoeur, Ruth Melberger, Jayne Dohman, Rev. Jim Thyren, Hugh Malone, Jr., Frank Rugh.
A & R Meeting
The St. John the Evangelist Parish of Pittston Altar and Rosary Society meeting will be held June 8, at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served
Flea Market
The Moosic United Methodist Church, 609 Main Street, Moosic is holding a Flea Market and Craft Show on Saturday, June 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors are wanted for spaces 12 x 12 in high traffic and visibility location only $15. For more information or to reserve a spot call 457-6286 or 457-3217. If no answer leave a message. Rain date is Saturday, June 12.
Bereavement Support
The Healing Hearts Bereavement Support Team will continue its series of sessions for anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one. Sessions will be held every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. through June 15 at the Parish Center of St. John the Evangelist Church, 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
Patriotic Concert
The Wyoming Avenue Christian Church, 881 Wyoming Avenue in Kingston and its Concert Choir will be presenting a Patriotic Concert on Sunday, June 13 in the church’s sanctuary at 7 p.m. We have a variety of guests for the evening along with the choir, which includes the U.S. Marines, as visit from Betsy Ross and military veteran soloists. The concert is free. After the concert we will be serving refreshments in the E.L. John Room. Please come and bring your family and friends for a delightful evening.
Mt. Carmel Bazaar
Reverend Philip Massetti O.S.J., Pastor and Reverend Jackson Pinhero, O.S.J., Associate Pastor, remind everyone that the annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Summer Bazaar is going to be held July 9, 10 and 11 on parish grounds in conjunction with the Feast of Our lady of Mount Carmel, July 16. Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel begins July 7-16 after all Masses.
The bazaar opens on Friday July 9 at 5 p.m. with Flaxy Morgan performing 7-11 p.m., reopens on Saturday, July 10 with Changes performing from 7-11 p.m. and on Sunday July 11 at 5 p.m. with The Cadillacs performing from 7-11.
Homemade tripe, porketta sandwiches, red/white pizza, potato pancakes, sausage/pepper sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, Philly steak sandwiches, chicken tenders and fries, pasta fazul, pierogies, pizza fritta, strawberry shortcake and much more. Games for the whole family, specialty baskets, novelties and drawings. Don’t miss a chance to win a brand new 2010 Chevrolet Malibu or $20,000 cash. Only 2000 tickets will be sold. Other drawings are for $1000, $500, $250, $100, $50 in cash. Drawings will take place on our last night, July 11.
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.
W-B Flea Market
Holy Saviour Church, East End section, Wilkes-Barre, will hold a Flea Market on Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12, 2010 in the Church Hall at 54 Hillard St, Wilkes-Barre. Hours are 8 am – 2 pm both days.
This year, the Flea Market will also be open to additional outside vendors who are interested in selling their crafts, artwork or other items. One table for the two-day event is $15, or $25 for two tables. Any vendor interested in taking part should contact Anita at 822-1186 to reserve space and discuss details for set up. Space is limited.
A large variety of gently used items will be available for sale, from home furnishings and decorations to collectibles and athletic equipment. The church will also be holding a bake sale during the hours of the market, featuring many homemade cakes and sweets. Lunch items will be available starting at 11 am both days.
Prophetic School
Prophetic School is being conducted every Wednesday evening at the Full Gospel Chapel of Avoca at 7:00 p.m. being held by Pastor Barry and Penny Jaggars of Jaggars International Ministries. The course is free but a free will offering is accepted.
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
Monday, May 31, 2010, is Memorial Day. Masses will be offered in each of our parish cemeteries at 9:00 a.m.
First Communion pictures are available for pickup in the Parish Office or call the office and we will bring the packages to the Church you will be worshipping at on the weekend.
The title for Vacation Bible School 2010 is “Baobab Blast: God’s Great Get-Together”. Vacation Bible School will be held from June 21-25 at Help of Christians. It runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon each day. VBS takes place on the African Savannah where we will discuss Bible Stories, sing songs, create crafts, play games and participate in community service projects. Children in grades Pre-K 4 through Grade 5 (Sept 2010) are invited to register. Young people in grades 6 on up are invited to volunteers as assistants and group leaders. Registration forms can be found in the back of each of our churches.
If you or someone you know has ever thought about becoming a Catholic, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) might be for you. The Inquiry phase of the RCIA will begin shortly. It is an opportunity for someone who is interested in becoming a Catholic to ask questions about our faith. There are no expectations or obligations that you continue with the RCIA. For more information about the RCIA and the Inquiry phase, please contact Father Tom at the Parish Office.
Father Maloney is leading a Scripture Study of the Letter to the Hebrews. 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 will be held in the Religious Education Center at St. Mary, Help of Christians, Main Street, Pittston. This study examines and enters into the priestly ministry of Jesus and considers our role in the Kingdom of God today. 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 is open to all from the greater Pittston area.
The Pittston Catholic Youth Group will meet this week on Friday, June 4th at 6:30 p.m. It will be a joint meeting with the Hazleton youth group. We will depart from the Oblate Seminary on a school busthat will take us to and from Hazleton. Together we will be welcoming and greeting the current Superior General, Very Rev. Michael Piscopo, O.S.J. The permission slips for the Light the Fire Youth Rally, that will be held on July 1, are due by June 17. The discounted fee for active youth group members is $5. The cost for adults and non members is$25.
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).
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 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 Fundraising Committee is sponsoring a bingo social Sunday, June 6, in the church hall. Doors open at 1 p.m., games begin at 2 p.m. Admission tickets are $5.00 and will be sold after weekend Masses until 150 tickets are sold. Questions, contact Tom Tomsak at 237-2188.
First Baptist Church
Pittston
Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, First Baptist Church, Water Street, Pittston
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship and praise service/Children’s Sunday school, adult/teen Sunday school immediately following service.
Wednesday 7:15 Bible Study/Prayer Service
First Congregational UCC
500 Luzerne Avenue
West Pittston
Pastor: the Rev. Wayne Shontz, Jr. Sanctuary is handicapped accessible.
Sunday, 11 a.m. Worship Service
First United Methodist Church
West Pittston
The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule:
Sunday, May 30 – 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Sunday School; 12:15 p.m. Children’s Choir
Wednesday, June 2 – 5 p.m. Strings and wings; 6:30 p.m. Lion’s Club; 7 p.m. Choir
Thursday, June 3 – 7 p.m. Weight Watchers
Friday, June 4 – Pizza sale
First Presbyterian Church
14 Broad St, Pittston
Sundays, 9:15 Worship. The Rev. William Lukesh, pastor.
First United Presbyterian
West Pittston
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.
Glendale Gospel Church
105 Church Drive
Glendale/Pittston Township
Sunday Service 10:45 a.m.
Harding Church of Christ
RR 1 Box 187A, Falls
Sunday services: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Church Service.
Phone 388-6534. www.hardingchurchofchrist.org
Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC
212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont
Fr. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor
Sunday Masses 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Daily Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 a.m.Thursday 9:00 a.m.
May Devotions are on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Day Mass at the cemetery, May 31, will be at 9:00 a.m.
Holy Redeemer
Route 92, Harding
Immaculate Conception
Luzerne Ave., West Pittston
In observance of Memorial Day, Mass will be celebrated in both parishes on Monday, May 31, at 8:30 am. Parish offices will be closed this day.
Altar Servers needed. We ask any boy or girl, who is interested in serving at God’s Altar, to please fill out theform in the bulleting and place it in the collection basket. Please watch the bulletin for the time and date that classes will begin. (Must have received First Holy Communion)
Inkerman Presbyterian
Main St., Inkerman
Services: Sundays, 8:30 a.m.
Langcliffe Presbyterian Church
Main Street Avoca
Sunday Worship Service 11:15 a.m.
The Langcliffe Church is handicap accessible and nursery school is provided for young children.
Oblates of St. Joseph
Highway 315, Pittston
Masses are held daily in the seminary chapel at 7:00 a.m. (Monday – Friday) and on Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m. There are no weekend Masses.
Confessions are heard daily from 9:00 a.m. – noon and from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Office hours are Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., evenings and weekends by appointment.
Every Wednesday evening Mass is held at 7:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Novena to St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello. Novena prayers and the blessing of the first-class relic of St. Joseph Marello, Founder of the Oblates of Saint Joseph Congregation, immediately follow the Mass.
Tune into Catholic Radio 750 AM. The radio studio is located within the seminary and is broadcast daily from dawn to dusk. For more information about this station, contact Ed Niewinski at 287-4670.
We welcome from Rome the Oblate Superior General, the Very Rev. Michael Piscopo, O.S.J., along with two members of his General Council (Rev. Brian Crawford, OSJ & Rev. Gabriel Kamus, OSJ) for the canonical visitation of the Oblate Pennsylvania Province, which will be conducted all this coming week in both the Pittston area and Hazleton.
Oblates of St. Joseph Lay Cooperator Society will meet this Wednesday, June 2, for their final meeting before summer. Meeting begins after the 7:00 p.m. Mass & Novena to St. Joseph/St. Joseph Marello. Presiding at the meeting will be the Superior General, a social will follow.
First Thursday Holy Hour for Vocations, June 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the seminary chapel. Celebrant for this month’s Holy Hour will be Rev. Brian J. Crawford, OSJ, General Councilor & Youth Director for the Oblate Congregation. Holy Hour includes exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, private adoration, recitation of the rosary with vocation theme meditations, sermon, general intercessions and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Blue Army First Friday Vigil this Friday, June 4, beginning at 8:00 p.m. with confessions, followed by Mass to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The public is invited to this monthly night of worship and reparation.
June 7 – 11 all of the Oblates of Saint Joseph of both the Pennsylvania & California Provinces will be together for their annual spiritual retreat and conferences for ongoing formation. The retreat/meetings will be held in the Santa Cruz mountains of California. The Superior General will travel out to CA with the Oblate priests of our area and guide the weeklong retreat and conferences.
Memorial Day Mass is scheduled for tomorrow morning, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Rocco’s Cemetery, Pittston Twp. at the center plot of the deceased Oblates of St. Joseph. All are welcome to attend the outdoor Mass in honor of our deceased loved ones, particularly those buried in St. Rocco’s Cemetery.
A pilgrimage to St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal, Canada is being organized by the Oblates of St. Joseph Lay Cooperator Society from October 8 – 11 (Columbus Day weekend). Cost is $ 480.00 per person based on double occupancy, includes round trip Deluxe Motor Coach transportation via Martz Trailways from Pittston to Montreal, 3 nights hotel accommodation at the Holiday Inn Select in downtown Montreal, full hot breakfast buffet every morning, a guided bus tour of Montreal and spiritual devotions & Masses at the Oratory each day. A $100.00 deposit is required by June 28th. A passport is required for travel to Canada! For more information, contact the seminary office at 654-7542 or the pilgrimage coordinator, Peggy Guffrovich, at 655-1664.
Check out more information about the seminary and the Oblates of St. Joseph locally and worldwide by turning to their website: www.oblates-stjoseph.com
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
William St., Pittston
St. Rocco’s
Tompkins St., Pittston
The Rosary will be recited on Sunday at 3 p.m. in St. Rocco’s Cemetery. In case of bad weather it will be recited in St Rocco’s Church.
On Monday, Memorial Day the Oblate Fathers will celebrate Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Rocco’s Cemetery at the center plot of the deceased Oblates of St. Joseph. All are welcome to attend the outdoors Mass in honor of our deceased loved ones. Particularly those who are buried in St. Rocco’s Cemetery.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is holding its annual Summer Picnic in conjunction with the Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel July 16. Novena July 7-15 following the 11:30 a.m. Daily Mass. Picnic date – Friday, July 9; Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11 from 5 to 11 p.m. each night.
Win a 2010 Chevy Malibu or $20,000 in cash. The seller of the winning ticket received $500. Only 2,000 tickets to be sold at $20 each. Drawing to be held on the last evening of our Summer Picnic, Sunday July 11. For tickets contact Connie Toole 655-6125, Frank Sciabacucchi 655-3681, Pena Hansen 332-5668 or the rectory during office hours.
Mt Carmel Altar and Rosary Society will hold their last meeting of the season on Thursday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. A catered social will following in the parish center. All members are asked to make their reservations. Payment due by June 13.
Youth Group: Friday June 4, 6:30 p.m. there will be a joint meeting with the Hazelton group. Departure from the Seminary on school bus for trip to and from Hazelton.
July 1 – Light the Fire Youth Rally at Misericordia University. Permissions slips for this event are due to June 17. Discounted fee for active members is $5. Cost for adults and non members $25.
Mt Carmel/ St Rocco Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday June 13. Registration forms are available at the entrances of both churches. Cost $80 per player includes green fee and cart, chance at a new car lease from Coccia Ford, dinner and refreshments, gifts for the flight winners and miscellaneous prizes after dinner. Reservations & payment if received by May 28 only $75 per player or $300 for a foursome and on a first come first served basis.
Prince of Peace Parish
Old Forge
St. Mary’s Chuch, Lawrence Street, Saturday Vigil 4 p.m., Sunday Mass 8 and 10 a.m.
St. Lawrence’s Church, Main Street, Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m., Sunday Mass 11:15 a.m.
There will be an indoor flea market with various vendors every Saturday at St. Rocco’s School auditorium from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also many everyday household items will be sold at greatly reduced prices.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Lackawanna Ave., Dupont
The mass schedule for the week is: Monday at 8:30 a.m. in the Cemetery Chapel, Tuesday to 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 Rectory Office will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day.
The Bernardine Franciscan Sisters will be leaving Sacred Heart Parish at the end of June. Each family was mailed a letter detailing plans to honor the Sisters. If you have not received a letter, there are extra copies in the lobby of the church.
The Rosary will be prayed before the first Mass each day during the month of May.
Vacation Bible School for children K through 3rd grade will take place June 28 through July 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost of the program is $25.00 per child. There is a sigh-up sheet in the lobby of the church. If you are interested, please sign up by June 21. If you would like to volunteer at Bible School, please call Elaine at 654-6952.
The annual parish picnic will take place on August 5, 6 and 7 on the parish grounds. There will be baskets placed in the lobby of the church for donations of non-perishable food items and paper products. Be sure that all food items are not outdated. Items will be collected until July 11.
St. Anthony’s
Memorial Avenue, Exeter
A Memorial Mass for all Deceased Veterans will be celebrated on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church. All Veterans are invited to attend. We ask that all the Confirmation students and all our students attend this special Mass. Any deceased veterans you want to be remembered at this Mass; please write their names on the papers that are in the back of the Church.
Friday is the First Friday of the month Masses will be celebrated at 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. with devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Confessions will be heard on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. and before Masses.
Saturday is the First Saturday of the month Mass at 7:00 a.m. with prayers to the Blessed Mother. The First Saturday devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary consists in attending Mass and receive Holy Communion and recite the Rosary.
Do You Golf? Sign up forms are available at the entrances of the Church.
First Holy Communion Photos have arrived. Contact Denise Adams at 239-3585.
Next Sunday, we welcome the members of the Wyoming Area Graduation Class of 2010. We pray that our Patron Saint, St. Anthony, will assist and guide them in the new challenges of their future years.
The Oblate Fathers will make their annual spiritual retreat on the week of June 7. The parish office will be closed. You may call this week.
Senior Choir will practice on Tuesday from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
We welcome to our Parish Family with the Sacrament of Baptism Sara Marie Bonomo daughter of Anthony and Jessica Conden; Alexis Josephine Fazzi daughter of James and Joann Wydra and Caitlyn Mary Babuscak daughter of Christopher and Gail Day. The wealth of a nation are the children.
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.
The Feast of St. Anthony of Padua will be celebrated on Sunday, June 13, with a solemn Mass at 10:30 a.m. After Mass, St. Anthony’s bread will be blessed and distributed. The Sacrament of the Anointing will be administered on Saturday, June 12 during the 11:00 a.m. Mass to any person 65 years old or over and people who are on medication.
St. John the Evangelist Parish Community
Pittston
Friday June 4 is 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.
All parents anticipating the Baptism of their first child are required to attend Baptismal instruction before scheduling the Baptism of the child. The next session will be held Tuesday, June 8 in the parish center from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Bishop Bambera will be available on DVD from Catholic television. The cost is 420 plus $5 shipping. DVD’s can be ordered by sending a check to Catholic Television, 400 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, 18503.
The parishes of the Pittston area will sponsor a combined Vacation Bible School beginning on Monday, June 21 and concluding Friday, June 25. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at St. Mary, Help of Christians Church, North Main Street, Pittston. Registration forms are available at the entrances of the church and at the parish office. You are asked to register early so we can plan for all those attending. This year there will be a new program for children who will enter pre-school age 4. We are in need of student volunteers who would be able to earn service hours. A few adult volunteers are also needed. We are in need of donations of drinks (juices) or monetary donations which could be dropped off at our parish office.
If you or some one you know has thought about becoming a Catholic, the Rite or Christian Initiation of Adults might be for you. The Inquiry phase of RCIA will begin shortly. For more information about RCIA and the Inquiry phase, contact Deacon Jim Cortegerone at the parish office
The Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center is taking registrations for Summer Day Camp program scheduled for July 21 to August 27. The camp is for children age 6-13 and is held Monday through Friday from 9 to 3 p.m. The cost is $550 for the entire program. Before and aftercare is available for more information or to register contact Sean at 823-6121 extension 280.
King’s College will conduct its 2010 Kids at King’s Program for students grades 1 through 8. This year’s program runs June 12, 18, July 12, 19, 26 and August 2. The program offers a wide variety of week-long classes in subjects ranging from ballroom dancing to cooking from science to theatre and from computers to art. For more information or to register contact College Discover Program at 208-5807
The parish office will be closed on Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day. The office will reopen on Tuesday, Jane 1 at 9 a.m. In an emergency call the parish office at 654-0053, please leave a message
There will be only one Mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. in the supper church.
An Appreciation Social will be held on Thursday, June24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the church hall for Altar Servers, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers, and Ushers in appreciation of their faithful service.
St John’s Lutheran
9 Wood St., Pittston
Pastor Will Cole
Organist Marcia Colleran
Acolyte Marissa Facciponti
Service begins at 10 a.m.
Altar Guild Schedule for the Month of June is Doris Mersincavage and Maureen Orth. Alternate is Sharleen Palaima
Acolyte Schedule for June is: 6, Joe Mersincavage; 13, Shelby Rinaldi; 20, John Peterson; 27, Katelyn Colleran.
Upcoming events: Thursday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. VBS teachers and Volunteer training; Thursday, June 11 VBS teachers and training and work session at6:30p.m. and Monday, June 14 Church Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, comments or would like to join our Church Family, please leave your name, phone number and your message at 655 -2505. Our e-mail address: [emailprotected]
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
This year, Vacation Bible School will be held August 16 through the 20. We need volunteers in order to help make our Bible School as meaningful and enjoyable to the children as it has been in the past. Call the Parish Office if you are available to help out.
Looking for something to do this summer? Interested in learning how to play piano or how to be a better singer? Our music director, Jennifer Johnson, is now accepting students, ages 6 and up, for Summer Voice and Piano Lessons. For more information, contact Jenn at 208-5750 or [emailprotected]. You can also check out her website at jenniferjohnson.webs.com
The Wyoming Valley CYC 23rd Annual Golf Classic in honor of Msgr. Andrew J. McGowan will be held on Friday, July 9, with registration beginning at 11:30 a.m. The Golf Classic will be held at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Course in Dorrance. The Classic is open to the general public. To register, phone CYC @ 823-6121 and ask for Tony English or Mark Soprano. The day will be filled with prizes and awards. Course food and refreshments will be followed by a buffet dinner at the conclusion of golf. You may email the CYC @ [emailprotected]
Laflin Borough will be holding a Summer Camp June 28-August 2 for children ages 4-12. Deadline to register is Memorial Day. Cost is $15 per child. More information and registration forms are available at the Church Office.
Up & Over, a retreat at Fatima Renewal Center, is a weekend- long retreat scheduled for June 11-13 for students in 7th and 8th grade. The weekend encourages teamwork and helping themselves and others overcome obstacles in their life. The cost is $100 including all meals. For more information, contact Kate McLane at [emailprotected] or Fatima’s website at www.fatimarenewalcenter.org/events.php
Saint Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
100 Rock Street, Hughestown
[emailprotected]
Rev. Robert Mitchell, Pastor
Sunday School 9:00 am
Holy Communion 10:00 a.m.
St. Peter’s Strawberry Social will be held this Wednesday, June 2, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the church. Admission, priced at $5.00, includes strawberry shortcake and a beverage. Wimpies, hot dogs, and salads will also be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Pastor Rick Rock of St. John’s Primitive Methodist Church.
Sunday School will break for summer. The last day of classes is Sunday, June 6. Following our worship service on that date, the congregation is invited to a picnic, hosted by the Sunday School, at the Hughestown Pavilion. Attendees should sign up at the rear of the church.
On June 13, we will begin our Summer Worship Schedule. Holy Communion will begin at 9:00 a.m., rather than 10:00 a.m. Please note the change.
Vacation Bible School will be held from Sunday, July 11, to Thursday, July 15 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Closing exercises will be held on Friday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m. This year’s theme is Baobab Bible Blast, God’s Great Get Together. Pre registration is encouraged, and registration forms may be picked up at the church. Volunteers are needed to assist with VBS.
Saint Mary’s/SS Peter and Paul’s Churches
715 Hawthorne St./1000 Main St., Avoca
[emailprotected]
www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com
Memorial Day masses Monday, May 31 at 9 a.m. in St. Mary’s Cemetery and at 11 a.m. in SS. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. Please note if the weather is poor at the times of the Masses, the services will be held in the respective churches.
High school youth group will meet today from 6-9 p.m. in the St. Lawrence O’Toole Church hall, 620 S. Main St., Old Forge, with other youth groups. New members are welcome.
Daily Mass for June, July, and August at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St., at 8 a.m., and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Perpetual Eucharistic will take place Tuesdays at St. Mary’s Church from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information please call Coordinators Ken and Ann Francis at 457-8241.
Implementation team will meet Tuesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St.
First Friday healing Mass June 4 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. Come and receive the healing that only Christ can give.
Youth club for children in grades 6-8 will meet Sunday, June 6 from 6:30-8 p.m. in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St. The group is currently conducting their annual “Parish Pets” project. Donations of dog and cat food, litter, or any other item you think a dog or cat might need can be placed in one of the donation boxes in the lobby of either church. All proceeds will benefit the SPCA.
St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches will publish a list of individuals in their parish bulletin who are graduating. Any person who would like to be included in this list should submit his or her name, school, grade, and degree to the parish office by calling 457-3412 by June 6.
Finance council will meet Thursday, June 10 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St.
Religious education (CCD) program is enrolled in the ShurSave Community Rewards program. When you purchase a ShurSave and/or Western Family item at any ShurSave store which includes local stores Gerrity’s, Quinn’s, Ray’s, and Rossi’s, St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches’ CCD program receives $.03. To register online visit www.mycommunityrewards.com/ShurSave/Default.htm, click on “customer sign up,” and then click “register here.” Please select St. Mary’s Avoca as the group to support. Anyone who is unable to sign up online is encouraged to call the parish office at 457-3412 for assistance.
Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Mary’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 St. 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 June, July, and August at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne 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
Second Presbyterian Church
143 Parsonage Street, Pittston
The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church announces the following schedule
Sunday, May 30 – 10 a.m. Worship (timed changed for summer)
Tuesday, June 1 – 7 p.m. AA Meeting
Thursday, June 3 – 6:30 choir rehearsal
Trinity Episcopal Church Of West Pittston
Spring St. and Montgomery Ave.
Trinity Episcopal Church of West Pittston
Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue
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: May items needed include soups. Instant potatoes and gravy.
Prayernetwork. 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 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.
United Methodist Church
Corner of Broad & Church Sts., Pittston
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
June 4 &5 -Wyoming Annual Conference (U of Scranton)
June 12 -Susquehanna Annual Conference
