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.
Langcliffe Presbyterian Church
1001 Main St., Avoca
Pastor Alex Becker
570-457-4477
pastor@langcliffeavoca.church
A community-wide trunk or treat will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Kids of all ages are invited for candy, music, and fun. Event parking is at the York Avenue entrance.For more information, visit www.langcliffeavoca.church or call the church at 570-457-4477.
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 will be holding an All-You-Can-Eat Soup and Salad Supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. A variety of soups, chili, breads, salads, beverages, and desserts will be offered. Adult dinners cost $7 and children’s meals cost $4. For more information, call Karen 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.
Healing Mass will be celebrated Sunday, Oct. 23. The sacrament of reconciliation (Confessions) will start at 2:30 p.m. and the Eucharistic Liturgy of Healing will begin at 3 p.m. The purpose for this Healing Mass is to begin with uplifting, inspirational, up-tempo music praising and glorifying God with a healing theme. The music will be provided by Jennifer Michel with her choir.
Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish
535 N. Main St., Pittston
www.eucharist-pittston.org
www.facebook.com/OLEPARISH
570-654-0263
The 59th Annual Novena in honor of St. Jude will be held through Friday, Oct. 28. There will be two daily services. 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 at noon and 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, noon and 4 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays. The Rosary will be recited before all services and confessions will be heard prior to all services, except on Sunday.
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
Mass will not be celebrated on Monday or Tuesday of this week.
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.
The Holy Rosary will be prayed in common every Sunday at 8 a.m. in October.
Children’s Choir will practice after the 10:30 a.m. Mass Sunday, Oct. 23.
Choir practice will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 in the choir loft.
CCD Class will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24. All candidates for Confirmation, including Catholic school students, must attend.
The Legion of Mary will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 in the basement of the rectory.
Bible Study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the church hall.
The Pastoral Outreach Committee will hold a bake sale following all masses Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30. Baked goods may be brought to the church hall beginning at 1 p.m. Oct. 29. Cash donations are also appreciated.
Cemetery Sunday will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 in the church. Following Benediction and Reposition, a procession to the cemetery will take place. Father will bless the cemetery and visit the graves.
Masses for the Feast of All Saints Day will be prayed at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31 and at 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1.
All Souls Day Masses will be prayed at 7:30 p.m., noon and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2.
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
A Ministry Preparing Extreme Disciples (AMPED) meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
Congregation will meet after service Sunday, Oct. 23.
Reformation Breakfast setup will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 and the Reformation Breakfast will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30.
A Trunk or Treat will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 in the parking lot next to the church. Refreshments will be served in the lower level of the church. Children must wear costumes, but adult costumes are optional and the event is open to all area families. Decorating will start around 1 p.m. and monetary donations will be accepted. For more information, call 570-655-255.
Planning meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7.
Council meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14.
St. John’s is renting out the lower level for non-members for events. Cost is $100 for three hours and $35 for additional hours, plus $100 per returnable security deposit. For more information, call the church.
St. John the Evangelist Church
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. 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
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.
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.
Committee sign up sheets for the Martin Luther Reformation Celebration are available on the desk in the back of the church.
Pastor Newman leads The Divine Drama Bible study at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and at 11 a.m. following 11 a.m. Sunday worship. Class will not be held Sunday, Oct. 23.
Sunday school Halloween party will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30.
Anyone interested in joining the choir is asked to see Kim.
A celebration of Pastor Newman’s 15th anniversary of his ordination will be held Sunday, Oct. 23.
The church is collecting names of loved ones who have passed away between Nov. 1, 2015 and Nov. 6, 2016 for a remembrance prayer to be read on All Saints Sunday.
The women of the ELCA will sell nut and poppy seed rolls for Thanksgiving for $9 each. Orders are due by Sunday, Nov. 13 and can be picked up Monday, Nov. 21 between 10 a.m. and noon and 4 to 6 p.m. Call Pam at 570-313-2829 or Carolyn at 570-654-1849 to order.
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 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.
