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
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.
First United Presbyterian Church
Corner of Wyoming Avenue and Institute Street, Wyoming
570-654-8121
Sunday, Sept. 25: 11 a.m., Sunday School Kick-Off Event
The Women’s Association will hold its Annual Rummage Sale on from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Institute, corner of Wyoming Avenue and Institute Street, Wyoming. Coffee and cake will be available at the snack bar.
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.
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
1244 Mt. Zion Road, Harding, PA 18643
Pastor Ruth Liples
Worship service at 11 a.m. each Sunday.
The church is holding its first All-You-Can-Eat Soup and Salad Supper of the fall season from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1. A variety of soups, salads, chili, breads, beverages, and desserts will be available. Cost to attend is $7 for adults and $4 for children. For more information, call Karen Daniels at 570-885-1650.
Oblates of St. Joseph
Highway 315, Laflin
570-654-7542
Every Wednesday Novena prayers to Saint Joseph and St. Joseph Marello after the 11 a.m. and 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.
Saturday, First Saturday of the month, Mass at 8 a.m. with devotion prayers to the Blessed Mother.
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.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont
570-654-3713
All altar servers are to robe 10 minutes before Mass in the sacristy and see Father for instructions.
There is still time to register children for the CCD Program. Forms are available in the church lobby or at the rectory office during regular office hours.
Children’s choir will practce after the 10:30 a.m. Mass Sunday, Sept. 25.
The Legion of Mary start-up meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. Membership is open to all men and women of the parish of all ages and backgrounds and stages of spiritual development. Members from other parishes will be present to answer questions and initiate the procedures for founding a group in our parish. Visit the website www.legionofmary.ie for more information.
Choir practice will be held at 6:30 p.m Thursday, Sept. 29 in the choir loft.
The Holy Rosary will be prayed in common every Sunday at 8 a.m. in October.
Youth Group will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 in the church hall.
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The Blessing of Animals will take place at 6 p.m. near the steps in front of the church. Be sure your pets are properly restrained and you are prepared to “curb” so that there is a safe environment for all.
Women’s Society meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 in the church hall.
Holy Name Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 in the church hall.
A Senior Bingo for parishioners ages 60 years and over will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 in the church hall. The event is sponsored by the Pastoral Outreach Apostolate. There will be refreshments and token prizes.
The parish office will be closed on Monday Oct. 10 in observance of Columbus Day.
Second Presbyterian
143 Parsonage St., Pittston
570-654-1411
Monday, Sept. 19: 6:30 p.m., Deacons
Tuesday, Sept. 20: 6:30 p.m., Mission Committee; 7:30 p.m., AA meeting
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.
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran
7 Wood St., Pittston
570-655-2505
stjohnsllutheranchurch@aol.com
Facebook: stjohnslutheranchurchpittstonpa
Planning meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 3 and 17.
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 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
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-served basis.
Patients for The Pediatric Health Clinic opens at 4:30 p.m. on the first Thursday and third Thursday of the month at the Care and Concern facility, 37 William St. 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 Pennsylvania Northeast Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) is conducting its seventh “Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza” program for children and adults from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. Children and adults who play the piano or organ are invited to bring a piece to play on the church’s Kilgen pipe organ. Pennsylvania Northeast AGO chapter members will serve as presenters for the event. Pizza will be served at the end of the day’s activities. This event is free and open to the public. Register online at www.agopane.org. For more information, call 570-881-2301.
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. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church
205 N. Main St., Pittston
570-654-4564
The Very Rev. Gary J. Mensinger
Secondary Site – St. Nicholas Byzantine – 570-714-8411
A trunk sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 with a rain date of Saturday, Oct. 22. in which participants can bring a trunk full of unwanted items to the church parking lot to sell. Pre-registration is required at $10 per spot. Set up will be at 7 a.m. and food will be available. For more information, call 570-905-7387.
St. Monica’s Parish
363 W. 8th St., West Wyoming
Phone: 570-693-1991
Rev. Peter A. Tomczak, Pastor
Email: 363monicast@comcast.net
www.stmonicanepa.com
“Urgency of the New Evangelization: Answering the Call to Announce Jesus” is a seminar by Dr. Ralph Martin, an internationally known speaker and professor at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit. Martin has written extensively and hosts a national TV show. He will be at St. Monica’s from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Cost is $15 by Sept. 15 and $25 after Sept. 15. Register by mail: Send name, address and name of home parish along with a check made out to St. Monica Parish, 363 W. 8th St., West Wyoming, PA 18644. Register online at www.stmonicanepa.com.
Check out the updated website for upcoming events, important links, and schedules for services, a photo gallery and more.
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. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
100 Rock St., Hughestown
570-654-1008
Email: Stpeterselc@yahoo.com
Bible Study is held at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening.
The weekly schedule will be as follows: 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 11 a.m., Bible Study.
Pastor Newman will start a Bible study entitled The Divine Drama. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. and Sunday mornings following service.
The year 2017 marks the 500th Anniversary of The Reformation. The church is beginning to plan events for a Martin Luther Reformation Celebration. Various committees are forming. Sign up sheets are available in the rear of the church.
United Methodist Church of Pittston
Corner of Broad and Church streets, Pittston
570-655-4340, leave message
www.umcpittston.org
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.
