Christian and Missionary Alliance
317 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston
570-654-2500 or 570-654-7414
cmaofwestpittston@juno.com
Website: www.cmawp.com
Sunday prayer, 9 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Evening service 7 p.m.
Wednesday prayer and praise, 7 p.m.
Bible study all ages Thursday, 7 p.m.
The Breaking Bread Soup Kitchen is serving meals from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday at the church. The meal is being served without charge to interested individuals and families in the community.
Christ Community Clothes Closet will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Donations of clothing are accepted. Call for additional information.
Exercise classes are available at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evenings. Call 570-655-4791.
Breaking Bread Soup Kitchen will be held Monday’s from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Call Toni Davis at 570-760-4830 to donate food or call the church at 570-654-2500 for more information.
Sunday, Oct. 4 the children and teens will participate in a “Parade of Nations” in full costume at 10:30 a.m. Speakers for this rally will be Rev. and Mrs. Irvin. The rally will include special music and drama, a visit from some puppets, and excerpts from the Alliance Video Magazine of missions work that is taking place around the world. The conference will close with an “international covered dish dinner” with everyone bringing a favorite dish from their ethnic background to share. There will be child-care provided during the evening and Sunday morning rallies.
Interested persons in the general public are invited to attend. Additional information on the conference can be obtained by calling the church office at 654-2500 or by going on the web at cmawp.com.
First Baptist Church
Water Street
Pittston, PA 18640
Rev. James. H. Breese
Services and Children Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Adult Sunday School following service.
Bible study, Wednesdays 7:15 p.m.
Revival – It’s a Time to Heal, an evening of fellowship, worship, praise and live music, will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 13, 14, and 15.
First Congregational Church U.C.C.
500 Luzerne Avenue
West Pittston, PA 18643
570-654-8052, leave message
Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor
Morning worship at 11 a.m.
Communion will be held this Sunday.
The next Sunday School class will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11.
Sanctuary is handicap accessible.
First United Presbyterian
West Pittston
Rev. James Thyren, pastor
570-654-8121
Sunday, Oct. 4: 9 a.m., Worship at Wyoming Presbyterian Church, corner of Wyoming Avenue and Institute Street, Wyoming; 10:15 a.m., Sunday School for all ages.
Tuesday, Oct. 6: 7 p.m., Trustees.
Thursday, Oct. 8: 6 to 8 p.m., Set-up for rummage sale; 7:30 p.m., Session.
Friday, Oct. 9: 9 a.m., Set-up for rummage sale.
Saturday, Oct. 10: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Women’s Association Rummage Sale.
Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC
212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont
Very Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, pastor
Daily Mass: 9 a.m. Tuesday through Friday
PTO Trip to Roba’s Tree Farm will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Contact Julie Slezak at 570-655-9359 to reserve a ticket. Bring a covered dish for everyone to share. The PTO will supply coffee, hot chocolate, donuts, water, soda, hot dogs and buns plus all the condiments.
Oblates of St. Joseph
Highway 315, Laflin
570-654-7542
The office is open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Holy Mass is celebrated every day, Monday through Friday at 7 a.m., Saturday at 8 a.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every day from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Every Wednesday Novena prayers to Saint Joseph and St. Joseph Marello after the 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Masses. Confessions before Masses.
Thursday, First Thursday of the month, Holy Hour for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life at 7 p.m. Come and join in prayer to ask the Lord to send young and less young people to serve the Holy Church in the Priesthood and in the Religious Life.
Friday, First Friday of the month, Mass at 7 and 11 a.m. with devotion prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. At 8 p.m. the Blue Army Vigil to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Holy Hour and confessions at 8 p.m. and a special Holy Mass at 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, First Saturday of the month, Mass at 8 a.m. with devotion prayers to the Blessed Mother.
A bus pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts in celebration of the Feast Day of St. Mary Faustina will take place on Monday, Oct. 5. The bus will depart from the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary at 7 a.m. with an estimated arrival time of 11 a.m. to the shrine. Cost is $63 per person and will include the bus trip, entrance fee to the shrine, a full course dinner at Michael’s Restaurant and the bus driver’s tip. For more information, or to reserve a spot, call Cathy Mack at 570-654-6063.
Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish
535 N. Main St., Pittston
www.eucharist-pittston.org
www.facebook.com/OLEPARISH
570-654-0263
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 and 11 a.m.
Weekday Mass: 8 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday,
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions): 3:30 to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment Saturdays.
Little Rock Scripture Study will have two programs on Tuesdays, one from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and one from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Both programs will be held in the parish hall at Our Lady of the Eucharist. The title of this study will be Life Eternal. There will be six sessions. In order to be able to order the necessary materials, call the parish office or e-mail olepittston@gmail.com to register. The program is open to all from the Greater Pittston area. Sessions will be held on Oct. 6, 13. Scripture books are available for pickup in the sacristy.
The Religious Education Program has begun. Classes for students in grades 1 through 7 are held from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. All children enrolled in public or private schools along with those being home schooled should participate in religious education classes.
The Parish Pastoral Council well meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5 in the Parish Hall.
Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish will be hosting an event on Drug and Alcohol awareness geared towards adolescents and adults at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Guest speaker will be Meredith Cosgrove, Licensed Social Worker and Certified Addictions Counselor.
The 58th Annual St. Jude Novena will be held from Monday, Oct. 19 through the Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish (St. Mary, Help of Christians Church), 535 North Main St., Pittston. There will be two services daily.
Mass, followed by novena prayers and veneration of the relic of St. Jude, Patron Saint of Hopeless Cases and Things Despaired Of will be celebrated Mondays through Fridays at noon and at 7 p.m., Saturdays at noon and at 4 p.m., and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Rosary will be recited before all services and Confessions will be heard prior to all services, except on Sunday. The following guest homilists are scheduled for the novena: Monday, Oct. 19, Fr. John Shearer, OSJ; Tuesday, Oct. 20, Fr. Seth Wasnock; Wednesday, Oct. 21, Fr. Jeffrey Tudgay; Thursday, Oct 22, Fr. Duane Gavitt; Friday, Oct. 23, Fr. Louis Grippe; Saturday, Oct. 24, Fr. Thomas Maloney; Sunday, Oct. 25, Fr. Jeffrey Walsh, V.E.; Monday, Oct. 26, Fr. Donald Williams; Tuesday, Oct. 27, Fr. Brian J. T. Clarke.
Fr. James Alco will celebrate the Closing Liturgy at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 28. while Fr. Jeffrey Walsh will celebrate the Closing Liturgy at 7 p.m.
For additional information, call the parish office at 570-654-0263.
Queen of the Apostles
715 Hawthorne St., Avoca
570-457-3412
stmarysavoca@verizon.net
www.queenoftheapostles.weconnect.com
Facebook page: Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca.
Daily Masses: 8 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 7 p.m. on Wednesday
Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass
Healing Mass: First Friday of the month at 7 p.m.
Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Confession: Saturdays 3 to 3:45 p.m.; anytime upon request by calling 570-457-3412.
Prayer Chain: 570-457-5867
The parish’s senior choir has resumed its weekly rehearsals from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays in the choir loft at the church. Use the side entrance. The senior choir will return to sing at Sunday Masses on Oct. 4.
Tickets are now available for the Fall Harvest Pot of Gold tickets. Tickets, which are $10 each, offer a chance to win $75 daily and $100 on Fridays throughout October as well as $250 on Oct. 4 and 18 and $500 on Halloween. For more information or to purchase a ticket, contact the parish office. The daily winning number must match the state lottery’s evening daily number.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont
Mass schedule: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.; Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held at St. John Paul Chapel.
The CCD calendar: Sunday, Oct. 4, CCD Mass, 8:30 a.m. (students meet in church hall by 8:10 a.m.), Oct. 5, 19, 26., classes for all at 6 p.m. There will be no class on Oct. 12.
The CCD program is looking for volunteers to serve as classroom aides, substitute teachers or to make phone calls for the program. Contact Elaine at 570-654-6952 or estarinski@ comcast.net for more information or to volunteer.
The Blessing of Animals in honor of St. Francis will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4 in the church parking lot. Come prepared to “curb” your pet.
Parents of students in grade 2 will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5 in the church.
The Women’s Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 in the church hall. New members are welcome.
The Holy Name Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 in the church hall.
Choir practice will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 in the choir loft. New members are welcome.
The rectory office will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12 in observance of Columbus Day.
The Senior Outreach Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20 in the rectory meeting room.
Second Presbyterian
143 Parsonage St., Pittston
Rev. David Brague
570-654-1411
Sunday, Oct. 4: 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., Worship and Holy Communion
Tuesday, Oct. 6: 6 p.m., Clean Plate Club at B3Q, West Pittston; 7:30 p.m., AA Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 8: Noon, Ladies Luncheon at Glenn Maura Country Club
St. Joseph Marello
237 William Street, Pittston
570-654-6902
office@sjmparish.org
www.sjmparish.org
Mass schedule: 7:30 and 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday; 4 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Solemn Vespers at 5 p.m.
The 93rd annual Mother of the Rosary Feast Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. A procession of the saint will start at 3 p.m. from the Orioles Park located on Pine Street in Pittston Township. Everyone is invited to attend.
Confessions: 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday; 11 to 11:25 a.m. Monday-Friday.
Office hours: 1:30 to 4 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 12:30 to 1 p.m., closed for lunch.
Novenas: Every Tuesday after 7:30 and 11:30 a.m. Masses novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Every Wednesday after the 7:30 and 11:30 a.m. Masses novenae to St. Joseph and St. Joseph Marello.
Holy hour is offered every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the church.
From noon to 5 p.m., First Friday Adoration: An afternoon of Silent Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration will begin at noon (end of mass) and end with Solemn Benediction at 5 p.m.
The parish will have Solemn Vespers every Sunday before the 5:30 p.m. Mass. The psalms will be chanted, and prayer booklets will be provided.
Anyone interested in helping the religious education program can email the director, Alicia Hintze, at ccd@sjmparish.org. Volunteers, including teenagers, are needed to serve as teachers, substitute teachers, classroom helpers, etc.
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran
7 Wood St., Pittston
570-655-2505
www.lutheransonline.com/stjohns18640
Facebook: stjohnslutheranchurchpittstonpa
stjohnspittstonpittston@verizon.com
Sunday School and Fellowship: 10 a.m.
Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Planning meeting will be held after service on Sunday, Oct. 4.
Council meeting will be held after service on Sunday, Oct. 11.
Sunday School will resume at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18.
Reformation Breakfast will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Trunk or Treat will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25.
GLC Scripts Gift Cards are currently for sale. There are many cards and price ranges to choose from. See Mary Ann or Allan to make a purchase.
When coming to a worship service or church function park in the lot. If a handicap spot is needed, use the driveway located right next to the church.
St. John the Evangelist Parish Community
35 William St., Pittston
The Greater Pittston Kids Clothes Closet is open on Wednesdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.
The Care and Concern Free Health Clinic is open every Wednesday and is free of charge. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. in the former Seton Catholic High School and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Patients for The Pediatric Health Clinic are now being seen on the first Thursday and third Thursday of the month at Dr. Imbrogno’s office at 570-855-6035 until further notice. Children’s immunization records are required upon registration. Parents or guardians must be present to have their child examined. All services are free and confidential.
The food pantry always in need of the following items: cereal, tuna, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, soups, vegetables, canned hams and other non-perishable items. Call 570-654-9923 for more information.
The Toy & Book Corner is open from 5-7:30 p.m. every other Wednesday as follows: Oct. 14 and 28; Nov. 11 (closed Thanksgiving Week); Dec. 2, 16, 20 (special Sunday opening for Christmas).
The Altar & Rosary Society of St. John the Evangelist Church is hosting a bus trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for the performance of “A Playhouse Christmas” on Nov. 4. The trip is open to the public. Cost of trip is $90. For further information and reservations, call president Jean at 570 654-9710 or past president Blanche 570 654-2613.
St. Maria Goretti
Laflin Road, Laflin
Rev. James J. Walsh, J.C.L., pastor
Mass schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.; Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m.
Holy Days of Obligation: 6 p.m. vigil
New hours for the parish office will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The office will be closed on Tuesdays. The pastor is off Fridays. Calls will not be returned, but messages will be taken on Fridays.
There are still a few seats available for the bus trip to the statue of St. Maria Faustine on Monday, Oct. 5. Cost is $63. Contact Cathy Mack at 570-654-6063 for more information.
The Annual Harvest Tea will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 in the banquet center. Cost is $10. Proceeds benefit the Monsignor Philip Gray Merit Award which allows the parish to bestow a scholarship to two graduating seniors each year. The chairperson is Dorothy Yazurlo who can be contacted at 570-655-0200.
St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church
200 Stephenson St., Duryea
570-457-2291
padre@saintmaryspncc.org
Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock, pastor
The blessing of animals for the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi will be held from 6:15 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct 5.
A chicken barbecue will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. There will be a new chef this year. Dinner features a half chicken, baked potato, green beans, roll and cole slaw. Tickets are $12 and take-out only. Tickets may be pre-ordered by phoning 570-457-2291 and will be available at the door. A door prize raffle will also be held.
St. Monica’s Parish
363 W. 8th St., West Wyoming
570-693-1991
Email: 363monicast@comcast.net
www.stmonicanepa.com
Father Leo McKernan, pastor
Father Joseph Adonizio, visiting priest
William Jenkins, deacon
George Mochin, Jr., deacon
Diana Loftus, secretary
Office hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m
Daily: Monday and Thursday, 7 p.m.; Tuesday, 7 a.m.; Wednesday, No Mass; Friday, 12:10 p.m. followed by Eucharistic Adoration until 6:45 p.m. with Benediction and Divine Praises.
Sacrament of Reconciliation is available each day before daily Mass, as well as 3 to 3:50 p.m. Saturday and anytime by appointment.
Student Bible Study is held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings in the church hall. All students are invited to attend and discover how to read and interpret the Bible as Catholics.
Prayer Group/Bible Study is held at 7 p.m. on Thursdays in the church hall. Participants are asked to bring a Bible.
Great Adventure Bible Study is held at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday in the lower chapel.
CCD classes for intellectually challenged adults is held on Wednesday in the church hall.
Adult Catechesis on the Christian Life, which began on Sept. 15, will continue each Tuesday and Thursday for about a month. The Pope highly encourages it! It is a way to re-discover your faith and to find happiness in your life. Ages 13 years and older are invited to come and listen. For more information call 570-693-1991 or email 363monicast@comcast.net
Pro-Life: Pray the five decades of the Rosary at 9 a.m. Monday thorough Friday beginning until Friday, Oct. 30 in front of Planned Parenthood in Wilkes-Barre, 63 Franklin St.
“Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path of Knowing & Following Jesus,” a seminar presented by Sherry A. Weddell, author, will be presented on Saturday, Oct. 24 in St. Monica’s Church hall. Registration is $30. The day will begin with coffee and pastries from 7 to 8 a.m. The seminar will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 3:40 p.m. with lunch included. You can register on the Diocese of Scranton web site, go to Parish Life Office and click on the icon of Forming Intentional Disciples. Call the Office at 570-693-1991 for any additional information. This is open to any interested people in the Diocese.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
100 Rock St., Hughestown
570-654-1008
Stpeterselc@yahoo.com
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.
All-you-can-eat pasta dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. with take-outs from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children age 5 to 12 and children under 5 eat free.
Pork and sauerkraut dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. with take-outs from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. Cost is $12 for adults at the door and $10 for adults, advance tickets, $5 for children age 5 to 12 and free for children under 5. For tickets for both of these events, call Crystel Ardo at 570-954-8477 or Lois Pierce at 570-200-5017.
United Methodist Church of Pittston
Corner of Broad and Church streets, Pittston
570-655-4340, leave message
www.umcpittston.org
Rev. Susan Hardman-Zimmerman
Sunday Worship Service, 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.
Holy Communion: First Sunday each month
Choir rehearsal: Thursday at 7 p.m. unless told otherwise
United Methodist Women: Second Monday unless told otherwise
A bus trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11 to see “A Playhouse Christmas.” Price of the trip is $95 which includes the bus, show, lunch and driver tip. Lunch includes a selection of entree, a mixed garden salad plus a dessert buffet. For additional information or to make a reservation, call 654-3755 or 654-8775. The trip is sponsored by the Women’s Group of the United Methodist Church, Pittston.