Editor’s note: The Sunday Dispatch will no longer print weekly church service schedules in this section. We will continue to publish changes to service schedules or dates of special service, along with church news items as sent in by the Greater Pittston church community. Readers can contact churches directly for service times. Any questions or comments can be directed to the editor, Sarah Hando, at shando@timesleader.com. Thank you.
Christian and Missionary Alliance
317 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston
570-654-2500 or 570-654-7414
cmaofwestpittston@juno.com
Website: www.cmawp.com
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. on Wednesdays. Donations of clothing are accepted. Call for additional information.
First Baptist Church
Water Street, Pittston
570-654-0283
www.fbcpittston.com
Sunday Service schedule can be found on the website or by calling the church.
Wednesday Bible Study, 7:15 p.m.
Men’s Fellowship, 8:30 a.m., second and fourth Saturday of every month.
Women’s Fellowship, 10 a.m., fourth Saturday of every month.
Teen Fellowship, 10 a.m., second and fourth Saturday of every month.
Vacation Bible School will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Monday, Aug. 8 and concluding Friday, Aug. 12. This year’s theme is “Under the Sea.” For more information, call the rectory.
First United Methodist Church of West Pittston
408 Wyoming Ave.,West Pittston
The United Methodist Women will hold a bus trip Wednesday, Sept. 14 to see “Samson” at the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster. Cost for the trip including a stop for a meal at Shady Maple Smorgasboard, bus, and show is $110. For more information and reservations call Doris Dushok at 570-654-2689.
Langliffe Presbyterian Church
1001 Main St., Avoca
Pastor Alex Becker
570-457-4477
pastor@langcliffeavoca.church
The church is teaming up with the Wyoming Valley Art League present a two-day art exhibit called “Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life and Cultures” that will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 and Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Wyoming Valley Art League, 130 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. This all-inclusive, non-denominational event will include an art exhibition, guest speakers, TED talk video screening, poetry readings and traditional ofrendas (or altars) created by the community. This event is free and open to the public, and for more information, visit the Wyoming Valley Art League’s website at www.wyomingvalleyartleague.org or find this event on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/misselaineousartworksdod2016/.
Lighthouse Fellowship Church
718 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston
570-883-9755
Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.
First and third Friday: Morning Bible Study will be at 10 a.m.
Nativity of Our Lord Parish
127 Stephenson St., Duryea
Masses held at Holy Rosary Church
570-457-3502
CCD (Religious Education) classes for the upcoming school year will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 in the Holy Rosary School. New students registering for classes for the first time can pick up a Registration Packet in the vestibule of Holy Rosary Church on the weekend of Aug. 20 and 21 or by calling the rectory.
Any child in grades kindergarten to eighth, from Nativity Parish or with the permission of their pastor of another parish and not enrolled in a Catholic school, can enroll for religious education classes by completing the form and returning it to the rectory, by way of the collection basket or mailing it to Judy Lambert. All forms and fees are due on Sept. 11 with checks made payable to Nativity of Our Lord Parish.
All former students will receive a registration form in the mail by the beginning of September. If you do not receive one, contact the rectory.
For more information, call the rectory at 570-457-3502 or Judy Lambert, coordinator, at 570-881-4974.
Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish
535 N. Main St., Pittston
www.eucharist-pittston.org
www.facebook.com/OLEPARISH
570-654-0263
Religious education classes are held from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. All children enrolled in public or private schools, as well as home schools, are invited to participate.
In celebration of the Year of Mercy through Nov. 20, the church will have Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays after the 8 a.m. Mass.
The adult choir will practice at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the church. For more information about the choir, call Michael Sowa at 570-881-2301 or e-mail msowa126@gmail.com.
Prince of Peace Parish
123 W. Grace St., Old Forge
570-457-5900
mjriviello@icloud.com.
The church will sponsor a Chicken BBQ and Basket Raffle from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 in the parking lot of Arcaro and Genell Restaurant located on Main Street. The dinner is take out with some limited outside seating and will be prepared by Arcaro and Genell. Tickets are $10 and will purchase 1/2 a barbecue chicken, pasta salad, corn on the cob, a roll and dessert.
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
Queen of the Apostles parishioners will make a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, with the Oblates of St. Joseph Laity Association on Monday, Aug. 22 to celebrate the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy and the Feast of the Queenship of Mary. The bus leaves at 7 a.m. from the Oblates of St. Joseph, 1880 Highway 315, Pittston, and departs at 5 p.m. from the shrine. The cost is $40 per person which includes driver gratuity, donation to the shrine, coffee, tea, pastries and bottled water. To make a reservation, call Carl Angelella at 570-885-5908 or 570-654-6459. Pay in advance on a first come basis.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont
570-654-3713
Effective Monday, Aug. 22, all weekday masses will be offered at 7:30 a.m. in the church.
All altar servers are to robe 10 minutes before Mass in the sacristy and see Father for instructions.
The book for 2017 mass intentions and sanctuary candles is now open. Parishioners can use the mass intention envelopes found in the church lobby, visit the parish office or mail your request. The stipend for a mass is $10 and the donation for sanctuary candles is $10. Jerry, the parish secretary, will record requests.
All current altar servers, lectors, and Eucharistic Ministers are required to attend a training session. Altar servers are to attend a training session at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21. Lectors and EMS are to attend a training session at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14 or after the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday, Aug. 20. All training sessions will last approximately 45 minutes. The sessions will provide the new liturgical guidelines. You will also complete a new contact information/preference sheet. All “new recruits” must attend one of these training sessions.
Father Petro will be officially installed as the new pastor during the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Aug. 14.
The Feast of the Assumption will be celebrated at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15 in the Cemetery Chapel. Herbs, fruits, flowers and vegetables will be blessed at this mass.
Registration for the 2016-17 CCD program will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22 in the church hall. The blessing of students and catechisms will take place during the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Catechetical Sunday, Sept. 18
The Parish Finance Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 in the church hall.
Second Presbyterian
143 Parsonage St., Pittston
570-654-1411
Sunday, Aug. 14: Adult Education, 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 16: AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
St. Joseph Marello
237 William St., Pittston
570-654-6902
office@sjmparish.org
www.sjmparish.org
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.
New members of the Knights of Columbus Council 16071 are always welcome. Contact Jim Nardone at 570-299-0717 or John Bingham at 570-947-4994 or email info@ sjm-koc.org for additional information.
Anyone interested in renting the parish banquet hall or conference rooms, call the hall manager, Christine Silinskie at 570-704-8861 or e-mail parishcenter@sjmparish.org.
CCD registration forms and fees are due no later than Monday, Aug. 22. New forms can be obtained on the parish website or in the church lobby. There will be one registration session from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 22 in the conference room.
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran
7 Wood St., Pittston
570-655-2505
stjohnsllutheranchurch@aol.com
Facebook: stjohnslutheranchurchpittstonpa
Sunday School for Summer Break: Fellowship begins at 10 a.m. and service starts at 11 a.m.
Planning committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21.
A special start time for service with communion will be at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21.
The Neighborhood Cookout will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Hot dogs, hamburgers, soda and water will be provided. There will be a theme basket raffle. A free will offering will be accepted. The event is open to the public.
St. John’s is renting out the lower level for non-members for events. Cost is $25 per hour plus a $25 per hour security fee. Cost for members of St John’s is $12.50 per hour and a $12.50 security deposit, maximum four-hour limit.
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.
St. Maria Goretti Church
42 Redwood Drive, Laflin
570-655-8956
Bus pilgrimage on Feast of St. Maria Faustina will leave for Divine Mercy Shrine at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct 5. and arrive at the shrine at 11 a.m. Cost is $65 per person. For information and reservations call Cathy at 570-654-6063.
St. Mary’s
Polish National
Catholic Church
200 Stephenson St., Duryea
570-457-2291
Email: padre@saintmaryspncc.org
The annual yard sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at the parish grounds. Setup time will be at 8 a.m. and vendors can call the parish at 570-457-2291 to rent 8-by-2 -foot table space for $10. Vendors/crafters must bring their own tables. Food and beverages will be available.
For the month of August, Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. This schedule will be in effect until Sunday, Sept. 4.
St. Monica’s Parish
363 W. 8th St., West Wyoming
Phone: 570-693-1991
Rev. Peter A. Tomczak, Pastor
William Jenkins, Deacon
Nancy Beccaloni, Secretary
New parish hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Email: 363monicast@comcast.net
www.stmonicanepa.com
Check out the updated website for upcoming events, important links, and schedules for services, a photo gallery and more.
Oremus for Women is presented on Monday evenings after the 7 p.m. Mass until 9 p.m. through Aug. 29. A registration fee of $20 includes a workbook used in small group discussions, inspiring readings and reflections for each day. For more information contact Michelle Martin at mmartin765@verizon.net or 570-357-3938.
St. Monica Parish Fourth Annual Golf Outing and dinner will be held at Emanon Country Club on Sunday, Aug. 28. The event begins with registration at 1 p.m. with a 2 p.m. start. Cost is $65 per person and $260 per foursome which features dinner, raffles and prizes, plus on-course refreshments. Registration is held every weekend following each Mass. Registration and payment are due by Tuesday, Aug. 23. For more information, contact Howard Kelley at 570-574-1677; John Piszak at 570-313-8586 or Frank Casarella at 570-313-5515. Proceeds benefit Parish Christian Society.
Urgency of the New Evangelization will be held Saturday, Oct. 22 with internationally known speaker and professor at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit, Dr. Ralph Martin. More information will be provided at a later date.
Prayer and Praise Group meets after the 7 p.m. Mass every Thursday in the chapel. Guitar music is provided by Ted and Ann Mike.
St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church
320 Vine St., Old Forge
570-457-3042
The parish will hold its annual giant flea market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. The event will be held, rain or shine, at the church hall. A variety of ethnic foods items, baked goods and refreshments will also be available.
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
100 Rock St., Hughestown
570-654-1008
Email: Stpeterselc@yahoo.com
Bible Study is held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings. All are welcome.
United Methodist Church of Pittston
Corner of Broad and Church streets, Pittston
570-655-4340, leave message
www.umcpittston.org
The Doo Wop Bus trip to American Music Theater in Lancaster will be on Saturday, Sept. 17 for the 2 p.m. show. Cost is $108 which includes bus seat, driver tip, show ticket, dinner, all tips and taxes. Dinner is at the famous Shady Maple Smorgasbord following the show. Bus will be at the Pittston Plaza at 9:45 a.m. and will depart promptly at 10 a.m. To make a reservation or for additional information call 570-603-1915 leave a message if no answer.
The “Samson” Bus trip to Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster is on Tuesday, Nov. 1 for the 2:45 p.m. show. Cost is $118 which includes bus seat, driver tip, show ticket, dinner, all tips and taxes. Dinner at Shady Maple’s famous Smorgasbord after the show. In addition to the regular buffet, it is Seafood Night. Bus will depart promptly at 11 a.m. from Pittston Plaza. To make a reservation or for additional information Cathy at 570-603-1915 please leave a message if no answer.
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