St. Mary’s Assumption recently received notification on the outstanding performance of our students on Scranton Prep’s recent Scholarship Entrance Exam. Three of our eighth grade students have earned the distinction of being named an Ignatian Scholar. This award recognizes those students who scored in the top thirty scores and top quintile of test-takers on the exam. Because of their superior achievement on this examination these students received the Ignatian Scholar commendation. The following students have attained this distinction: Michael Burke, Maria Capitano and Mark Nobile. This award is named in honor of St. Ignatius of Loyola. St. Ignatius founded the Society of Jesus, the Jesuit Order. Left to right, Mark Nobile, Sr. Esther Falzone, SCC, princal, Maria Capitano and Michael Burke.
The Greater Pittson Ministerium congregations will come together for an Ecumenical Celebration of the Word of God on today, Sunday, January 18. The service, which will be held as part of the area’s observance of the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, will take place at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Special music will be provided by The Every Voice Choir under the direction of Mrs. Joann Austin.
Begun in 1908, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated each year in cities and towns across the country and around the world.
The theme for the 2009 observance is “That they may become one in your hand” (Ezekiel 35:15-19, 22-24a). The theme and text for each year’s observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity are chosen and prepared by representatives of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and representatives of the World Council of Churches.
The international texts are developed, adapted and published for use in the USA by the Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute, which invites written contributions from members of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA and other ecumenists.
Following the service a reception will be held. The public is cordially invited.
Feast of Holy Spouses
The Congregation of the Oblates of Saint Joseph will host their annual Mass in honor of the Feast of the Holy Spouses (Blessed Virgin Mary & St. Joseph), on Saturday evening, January 24, at 5:00 p.m. at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary Chapel, Route 315, Laflin.
Principal celebrant and homilist of the Mass will be Rev. Msgr. John A. Bergamo, JCL, Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Scranton. Participation at this Mass will suffice for the Sunday Obligation.
A light reception will follow in the seminary community room, hosted by the Oblates of St. Joseph Lay Cooperator Society. All are welcome to attend this special celebration proper to the liturgical calendar of the Oblate Order, especially married couples of the area.
For more information, contact the Rev. Paul A. McDonnell, OSJ, provincial superior & seminary rector, at 654-7542.
Young Adult Retreat
A Young Adult Retreat will be held on February 27 to March 1, 2009 at Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA. Footprints along the Journey – A Time to experience Christ in the Lenten Season is the theme. Cost is $105.00 which includes lodging for two nights and all meals. To register e-mail [emailprotected] or call 706-2675, extension 201. Car ridges are available to Doylestown.
Holy Trinity CCW
The Confraternity of Catholic Women of Holy Trinity Church, Swoyersville will hold their meeting in the church hall on Sunday, January 25th at 2 p.m. (weather permitting). A report on the recent Christmas Party and the upcoming Spring rummage sale will be discussed. Members are asked to attend. Refreshments will be served and Mrs. Madeleine Barush will preside. No meeting is scheduled for February. A reminder that 2009 dues are payable and can be dropped in the collection basket.
A & R Meeting
The Altar and Rosary Society monthly meeting of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, West Wyoming, will be held Monday, January 26. Rosary will start at 7 p.m. followed by a meeting with guest speaker, John Piszak, EVP, Chief Risk Officer, Fidelity Bank, Dunmore. The topic will be Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft. There will be a short video, followed by a brief talk and a question and answer period. This will help to educate everyone regarding this important subject.
Reparation Vigil
The next monthly First Friday Reparation Vigil to the Sacred Heart of Jesus & Immaculate Heart of Mary will be held Friday, February 6, at St. Joseph’s Oblate Seminary in Laflin. Father Paul McDonnell will serve as host for the vigil. Young adults are most welcome. Devotions begin Friday evening at 8 p.m. with a recitation of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, during which time confessions are heard. Meditation of the 15 Mysteries of the Rosary will also take place at this time. Mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated at 8:55 p.m. followed by benediction, litany and consecration to the Sacred Heart. Vigil continues with the crowning of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue, World Apostolate Pledge, Fatima prayers and consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The vigil concludes with scapular enrollment at 10:15 p.m.
St. John’s A & R
The Altar and Rosary Society of St. John the Evangelist Parish Community has cancelled their afternoon meeting on Monday, January 19. The next meeting will be held on February 16.
Spring Craft Fair
A Spring Craft and Gift Fair will be held on Saturday, April 4, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at The Oblates of St. Joseph on Rt. 315, Pittston. This event will benefit St. John’s Primitive Methodist Church in Avoca. Admission is FREE with plenty of parking. 50 + vendors will be offering a wide variety of hand made crafts and unique gift products that will be perfect for Easter and Mother’s Day gift giving. Home made food and refreshments, Chinese Auction, Theme Baskets and a Baked Good Stand will be available. For vendor info, please call Judy at 655-8860 for details. Vendors must bring their own tables and chairs.
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
On the first Friday of each month Communion is brought to those who are unable to participate in Sunday Mass because of age or health. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated with anyone seriously ill, anticipating a serious operation, or quite elderly. Please notify the parish office of anyone desiring these Sacraments, as well as anyone in the hospital or a nursing home.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Assumption Annex. For further information, call Mary Boylan (654-0529).
The address for the parish webpage is: www.blessedmarys-pittston.org. You will find links to the Schedule for Liturgical Ministers, our weekly bulletins, monthly calendars, upcoming events and additional information.
Brick United Methodist
905 Foote Ave., Duryea
Pastor Michael Shambora
Service: Sunday 9:45 a.m.
Fellowship coffee hour afterward downstairs.
First CongregationalUnited Church of Christ
500 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston
The Rev. Wayne Shontz Jr., Pastor
Sanctuary is handicapped accessible
Worship Service at 11 a.m.
All members are urged to attend the Service of Prayer for Christian Unity to be held today at 3 o’clock in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church on William Street, Pittston.
First Baptist Church
Pittston
Rev. James H. Breese, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Water Street, Pittston, conducts services Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
First United Presbyterian
Exeter Ave., West Pittston
The Session of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule
Sunday, January 18 – Worship will take place in the Sunday School auditorium through the end of February. Please use the doors from Warren Street and the parking lot to enter out temporary Worship space. Access via the ramp and lift chair will continue to be available. 9:30 a.m. Church School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 3:00 p.m. Week of prayer for Christian Unity Service at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Pittston.
Monday, January 19 – 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book meets in kitchen.
Wednesday, January 21 – Noon, 6:45 and 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous.
Saturday, January 24 – 10 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous.
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.
First United Methodist Church
West Pittston
Located on Wyoming Ave., West Pittston.
The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule.
Sunday, January 18 – 10 a.m. Worship, 11:15 Sunday School
Monday, January 19 – 7 p.m. Boy Scouts
Tuesday, January 20 – Women’s Club, 7 p.m. SPRC Committee
Wednesday, January 21 – 10 a.m. Mommy and Me, 6:30 p.m. Cubs, 7 p.m. Choir
Thursday, January 22 – 6 p.m. Finance Committee, 6:30 p.m. study of Holy Communion, 7 p.m. Mission/Outreach Committee, 7 p.m. Weight Watchers.
Grace Bible Church
317 Race t., West Pittston
For more information, call 654-9877 or Pastor David Culley at 883-7036.
Harding Church of Christ
RR 1 Box 187A, Falls
Sunday morning services are as follows:
10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Church Service.
Phone 570-388-6534
Visitors welcome
www.hardingchurchofchrist.org
Holy Mother of Sorrows
PNC Church 212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont
Mass Schedule 7:30, 8:30, 10:30, Sunday 9:30 for Children
School of Christian Living
Blessing of Homes will take place according to schedule in the parish bulletin.
Holy Redeemer
Route 92, Harding
Practice for all new Altar Servers will be held Sunday, January 18, at 10 a.m. Please report to your CCD class for opening prayers and then you will report to the Church for practice.
The students of the 2nd grade CCD class will be receiving their First Penance on Tuesday, January 20, at 6:30 p.m. (with pizza party to follow).
The next Altar & Rosary meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the Church hall. New members welcome!
Please join us in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday after the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 3:45 p.m. Rosary and prayers with Our Lady of Grace prayer Group will begin at 3:45 and conclude at 4:30.
Immaculate Conception
Luzerne Ave., West Pittston
Parents of our second grade CCD are reminded that there is a special meeting scheduled for this Monday, January 19, at 7:00 p.m. in our Parish school building.
Youth Group snow tubing: Sunday, January 25, at Sno Mountain from 1 to 4 p.m. Snow Mt. permission slips and money should be given to Mrs. Klepadlo by January 20. Relatives and friends are welcome to join us—Please refer to bulletin for additional information.
The Altar & Rosary Travel Club is planning a trip to Hunterdon Playhouse on February 19 to see the Great American Musical. Cost is $75.00 for bus, show and dinner. In case of inclement weather, money will be refunded. Please call Louis at 654-1710, Raymonde at 654-8394, or Loretta at 654-2655. Forty dollars will reserve a seat.
Inkerman Presbyterian
Main St., Inkerman
Services: Sundays, 8:30 a.m.
Langcliffe Presbyterian Church
Main Street Avoca
Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m.
Thursday, January 15 at 7:00 p.m. Monthly session and Cemetery meetings.
Saturday, January 24 at 9:30 a.m. Monthly Presbytery meeting at the Moosic Presbyterian Church.
Sharon Telban will be installed as Moderator of the Presbytery at this meeting. Lunch will be served at a cost of $5.00. All are invited.
February1: Annual congregational meeting will be held immediately following worship. A catered lunch will be served. All members of the congregation are encouraged to attend this meeting.
We continue to collect for our “Coins For Comfort” to assist church family who have fallen on hard times paying for rising heating costs during the cold winter months. Our care packages continue to be sent to out soldiers overseas who continue to fight for our freedom. To date 30 care packages have been sent to our American Heroes.
Oblates of St. Joseph
Highway 315, Pittston
Daily Masses at 7:30 a.m. (Saturdays 8:00 a.m).
Confessions are heard daily from 9:00 a.m. – noon / 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Perpetual Novena in Honor of St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello is held every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Recitation of the holy rosary and confessions precede the novena service.
Tune into Catholic Radio 750 AM. The studio is now located in the seminary building with call letters WQOR (Queen Of the Rosary). For more information, contact the station at 287-4670.
Feast of the Holy Spouses (Joseph & Mary) will be celebrated next Saturday evening, January 24, at 5:00 p.m. at the seminary chapel. Celebrant and homilist for the Mass will be Msgr. John A. Bergamo, JCL, Judicial Vicar of the Tribunal of the Scranton Diocese. A light reception will follow the Mass in the seminary community room. All are welcome – especially all married couples of our area.
Rev. Mario S. Buttini, OSJ, former pastor of St. Rocco’s Church, Pittston, will return to Asti, Italy on Saturday, Jan. 30th, to take up residence at the Oblates of St. Joseph “Marello” Rest Home. Father had been recovering the last few months from a recent health setback and is now looking forward to returning tohis native country of Italy where he will be cared for among other elderly and infirmed Oblate priests and brothers. He will be accompanied back to Italy by Fr. Paul McDonnell, OSJ and Fr. Joseph Sibilano, OSJ.
Mass enrollments, cards and other religious articles are available at the office. Feel free to stop by for any of your personal religious needs.
The seminary facility is available for small meetings, events and activities, etc. Contact Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ at 654-7542 or at [emailprotected]
Check out the seminary website: www.oblates-stjoseph.com for any current and vocational information.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
William St., Pittston
In honor of the week of prayer for Christian Unity, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish will host a prayer service with the participation of all the Christian denominations of the great Pittston area. The service will take place this Sunday, January 18 at 3 p.m. All are invited to join in prayer so that the Lord will unite all Christians once again in His Church.
Youth Group will meet on Thursday at 7 p.m.
Lifeline Screening will be hosted at our Parish Hall on Monday January 26. Flyers are at the entrances of the church with information as to how to schedule a test. Pre-registration is a must. Call 1-800-324-1851 for appointment or more information on stroke/carotid screening, heart rhythm screening, abdominal aortic aneurysm screening, peripheral arterial disease screening, or osteoporosis screening.
Annual car raffle tickets are still available at the rectory office. Hours are 9 to 5 p.m. call Connie Toole 655-3681. Tickets are $20.00 each, only 2,000 will be sold. Seller receives $500.00
The Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming Counties is please to announce the RSVP volunteers will again be available to help seniors and low income individuals with income taxes, PACE and rebate forms. There is no charge for this service. You must schedule an appointment for assistance. All federal and state income tax forms will be e-filed. You must bring all W2’s, 1099’s social security information and any other forms showing income and copies of last year’s tax return and property rent rebate. To schedule an appointment call 822-1159, extension 3309 and tell them the location will be Mt. Carmel Parish, Pittston. Appointments will be held on Tuesdays, in the meeting room of the Parish Hall.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Lackawanna Ave., Dupont
The weekly mass schedule is: Monday at 7:00 a.m., Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 a.m., Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
A dues envelope for the Women’s Society is included in your envelope packet. To become a member or to support the group, drop your dues in the collection basket or send it to the rectory office. The dues are $5.00 per year.
The Women’s Society is sponsoring their annual bake sale and raffle on the weekend of February 7 and 8. Tickets were mailed. If you did not receive them or would like more, please call the rectory during regular office hours. Your help is needed to make this project a success. All profits benefit our parish.
Please note that CCD classes will be canceled if school is closed or there is an early dismissal due to severe weather. If there is a delay to the start of school, CCD classes will take place as scheduled. There is no CCD class on Monday, January 19 due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. school holiday. CCD class will be held on January 26.
Adult altar servers are needed to assist at funeral masses on Monday through Friday, as needed. Since our school closed, adults have been carrying out this important ministry. If you would like to sign up or want further information, please call the rectory at 654-3713.
A new program, the King’s Kids News, created by Cara Sepcoski for her Gold Award continues. This month’s meeting is planned to be a Winter Fun Day on Januarty 25 at. SS. Peter and Paul Church in Avoca from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The program is for children in grades 1 through 3 from Sacred Heart in Dupont, St. Mary’s in Avoca and SS. Peter and Paul Churches.
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St. Anthony’s
Memorial Avenue, Exeter
We welcome this Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. Mass, all children from public and catholic schools. Lino Terzi with his musicians and the children’s choir will enrich our celebration.
No Religious Education Program this Monday due to the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. High School Students attend classes on Sunday from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
On Saturday, January 24, the Oblates of St. Joseph will honor the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph as the “Holy Spouses” at a special Mass at 5:00 p.m. at the Oblates Seminary Chapel, Route 315. Serving as the principal celebrant and homilist will be Rev. Msgr. John Bergamo. After the Mass, a social will follow in the seminary community room. Everyone is invited to attend, especially all married couples of the area.
The Holy Name Society will meet on Tuesday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Parish Center. The election of the new officers will take place. All men are urged to join the Holy Name Society. Refreshments will be served.
The Golden Age Club will meet on Thursday, January 22, at 1:30 p.m. at the Parish Center. Hostesses are: Florence Ripple, Lena Seman and Ann Marie Shedlock.
The Christian Mothers Society will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Parish Center. Hostesses are: Gerri Moriconi, Lucille Morgan, Charlotte Naples, Elaine Olerta.
Father Mario Buttini, osj will travel to Asti, Italy on Friday, January 30 to take up residence at the Oblates of St. Joseph “Marello” Rest Home. Father Paul McDonnell, osj and Father Joseph Sibilano, will accompany him. If you wish to send a card to Father Buttini before his departure mail it to Golden Living Center, room 500, 101 East Mountain Dr., Wilkes-Barre, PA. 18702.
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.
Weekday Masses: Monday through Saturday at 7:00 a.m. Also on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday an additional Mass at 11:00 a.m.
Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Mass with Novena prayers to the Miraculous Medal and Mother Cabrini. Confessions before Mass.
Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Mass with Novena prayers to St. Anthony of Padua. Confessions before Mass.
On Wednesday after the 7:00 & 11:00 a.m. Mass, Novena prayers to St. Joseph and St. Joseph Marello.
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 (come early). The Rosary is recited 20 minutes before every Mass, come early and pray with us.
St. John the Evangelist Parish Community
Pittston
Mass Schedule
Monday through Friday 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.
Saturday – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday – 8 a.m.; 10 a.m.; 12:15 p.m.; 5 p.m.
Youth Choir rehearsal will be held at 9:15 a.m. in the downstairs chapel on the following Sundays. January 18, 25 and February 1. Mrs. Karen Melvin is the director.
The 2009 Healing Hearts Bereavement Support Group will begin a new series every Tuesday evening starting January 20 through March 10 at 7 p.m. in the parish center dining room. Anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one is invited to attend. For more information call 654-0053.
The Altar and Rosary Society has cancelled their afternoon meeting on Monday, January 19. The next meeting will be held on February 16.
Upcoming Meetings and Activities
January 18 – 10 a.m. Knox Mine Disaster Mass, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Knitting Ministry
St John’s Lutheran
9 Wood St., Pittston
Serving in the House of the Lord This Morning
Substitute Pastor Rev. Gerald Grimm
Organist Marcia Colleran; Lay Reader Sharleen Paliama; Acolyte John Peterson
Sunday School And Adult Bible Study starts at 10 A M
Service Begins At 11 a.m.
Acolyte scheduled for the January 25 is Katelyn Colleran. February schedule will be posted in next week’s article.
Church Council meeting was postponed from January 13 to 20 at 7 p.m.
Congregational meeting will be held on January 25, right after our Service. All are invited and encouraged to please attend
Once again prayers are needed for Richard and Tracy Drummond. Their 17th-month-old son Robert has been diagnosed with Leukemia. They have been traveling to Gesinger Danville for 4-5 days of treatment, then home for the weekend. Council has arranged to help with the travel and medical expenses. A second collection is held for the remaining of January services, the church will match up to$1000. Richard has been a faithful servant of the Church doing many tasks, all in service to our LORD. Mr & Mrs Drummond are also blest with two wondeful boys. So please assist in our cause by saying your prayers or offering a donation to the family. Now is the time for us to extend the Christian Charity to one of our own.
Remember we are never too young or too old if we have the talent or let’s recognize that age has little to do with ability.
If you have any questions, comments or would like to join our congregation, please call us at 655-2505. Leave your name number and a message and a member of St. Johns will get back to you as soon as possible.
St. John’s P.M. Church
316 Main St., Avoca
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Choir Practice Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study Thursday 7:00 p.m.
CUBS (Christian Unity Builders) 2nd and 4th Monday of every month
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
100 Rock Street, Hughestown
Worship Schedule
Saturday, 5 p.m. Jesus Today Contemporary Service of the Word
Sunday, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion
Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Sunday School
Thank you to everyone who participated in, or attended our first Service of Lessons and Carols last Sunday. Special thanks to Michael Sowa, St. Peter’s choir, Rev. David Heckler, Rev. James Breese and Angela Sperazza.
Confirmation classes for 7th and 8th grade will begin on Wednesday, January 7 at 6 p.m. Please see Bill Brodbeck or Lyn Bartorillo for more information. The Church Council will meet on Thursday, January 8 at 7 p.m. The 2009 budget will be reviewed. St. Peter’s annual Congregational Meeting will take place on Sunday, January 18, following worship at 9 a.m.
St. Maria Goretti’s
Laflin Road, Laflin
Our Children’s Liturgy is being celebrated this weekend on Sunday at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. The students will read the petitions, bring up the gifts and participate in the chorus for the class song.
Our Boy & Cub Scouts are holding their annual hoagie sale for Super Bowl Sunday, February 1. The cost of the hoagies remains at $4.00.
The completed order forms will be collected by the scouts next weekend in the foyer of the church (January 24 & 25).
Your hoagies will be available for pick-up at the church between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. on February 1.
On Thursday, January 22, Pennsylvanians for Human Life, with the Knights of Columbus, will be sponsoring buses for the 36th Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. For further details please call Chris Calore at 824-5621 (evenings) or Mike Hrabovsky at 287-2687.
Saint Mary’s
Hawthorne St., Avoca
CCD Classes at St. Mary’s Church will not take place today in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Classes will resume beginning with the 8 a.m. Mass Sunday, Jan. 25.
St. Mary’s Church will have a children’s movie night for the parish’s CCD students today at 5 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Auditorium, 742 Spring St.
The Diocese of Scranton is sponsoring a bus trip to the 36th annual March for Life in Washington D.C. on Thursday, Jan. 22. The bus will leave at 6:45 a.m. and return at approximately 11 p.m. The cost is $30 for adults and $15 for children. For more information, including pickup and drop-off sites, or to make a reservation please call Anne Domin at 842-9653. Please make checks payable to “Pennsylvanians for Human Life” and mail to Anne Domin, RR #6 Box 6529, Moscow, PA 18444.
The King’s Kids children’s group, created by Senior Girl Scout Cara Sepcoski in completion of the Girl Scout Gold Award, will have a Winter Fun Day Sunday, Jan. 25 from 4-5 p.m. in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church Hall, which is located in the lower level of the church, 1000 Main St. here will be food and drinks for the kids and a coffee table reserved for parents. Children in grades 1-3 from SS. Peter and Paul’s; St. Mary’s, Avoca; and Sacred Heart of Jesus, Dupont, are welcome to attend. To make a reservation please call Cara at 472-3253.
St. Mary’s Church will have its annual Night at the Races Saturday, Feb. 21 in St. Mary’s School Auditorium, 742 Main St.
Al-Anon, a support group offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics, meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in the basement meeting room of St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St., and Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the Brick United Methodist Church, 935 Foote Ave., Duryea.
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: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8 a.m., Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass
Weekends Masses: Saturday at 4:30 p.m., Sunday at 8 and 11 a.m.
Confession: Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. and available upon request at anytime
St. Rocco’s
Tompkins St., Pittston
Confirmation classes for grades 6, 7 and 8 resumed on Sunday, January 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church classrooms.
The 2009 boxes of envelopes and church calendars are now available in the church classrooms after every weekend mass.
Second Presbyterian Church
143 Parsonage Street, Pittston
The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church announces the following schedule.
Sunday, January 18 – 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Worship; 3 p.m. week of prayer for Christian Unity Service Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Pittston
Tuesday, January 20 – 6:30 p.m. Mission Committee; 7 p.m. AA Meeting
Wednesday, January 21 – 6:30 p.m. Taize Service; 7:30 p.m. Prayer Group.
Shoemaker Memorial United Methodist
W. 8th St., W. Wyoming
Worship service, 9 a.m.
Sunday school, 9:00 a.m.
Williard R. Rollins
Lay Supply Pastor
Trinity Episcopal
220 Montgomery Avenue
West Pittston
Parish mission: “To live and build holy community.”
Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. Every Sunday. During the week and Holy Days as announced. Days of Prayer: Every Monday.
Food Pantry: January Items Needed: Cereals. Donations accepted every Sunday. Arrange to utilize Trinity Pantry by telephoning Charise at 451-0878.
Prayer network: Ministers of Prayer will start a network of prayer for anyone who calls. Begin the “network of prayer” by calling Barbara at 654-4645 or the parish office at 654-3261.
Recovery Ministries: AA Big Book on Mondays at noon and Monday Evenings and AA STEP GROUP on Tuesday Evenings.
Project: Warm Greetings: Crochet wool “granny squares” then assemble into afghans for refugee children. Participants welcome by contacting moderators Emily Valli or Mary Rose Rickenbach at 654-3261.
Education sessions describing needs and ministry opportunities available from Ms. Carrine Simms, Parish Missioner To Haiti.
Faith lessons every Sunday beginning at 10:45 a.m. Special Events: Biblical Costume Storytelling for grades 2,3 and 4.
Youth social calendar and outreach ministry projects available to youth throughout the year.
Youth Ministry Sunday every last Sunday of the month. Teen Faith Lessons and Teen Ministry Opportunities by arrangement.
Christian Education and faith sharing opportunities facilitated by clergy and lay leadership. “At Home” Bible Reading and Study opportunity available by subscription.
Parish Life Team meeting: First Sundays; Bi-Monthly.
Council – Vestry: Every Second Sunday.
Women of trinity: Every Third Sunday.
Trinity’s 125th Anniversary Year. Celebrating now through 2009
Party and banquet space: Newly renovated downstairs meeting space and kitchen. Parking Lot. Elevator. Rental information and tour of facility by arrangement at 654-3261.
United Methodist
Broad & Church Sts.
Pastor Harriet Santos
Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Holy Communion: 1st Sunday each month
United Methodist Women: 2nd Monday of the month
Website www.umcpittston.org
Phone 655-4340 leave message
January 20 Hoagie Sale – Postponed from January 13. Orders must be placed by Sunday, January 18. Choice of ham, salami and cheese or turkey and cheese. Price is $3.50. To place an order call 654-3936, 693-1572 or 654-8775.
January 21 Church Council Meeting at 7 p.m. – Congregation is encouraged to attend.