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. 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 Congregational Church U.C.C.
500 Luzerne Ave.
West Pittston, PA 18643
570-654-8052, leave message
There will be a full council meeting after 11 a.m. services on Sunday, Jan. 8.
First United Presbyterian Church
Corner of Wyoming Avenue and Institute Street, Wyoming
570-654-8121
Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC
212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont
The PTO will host movies again on Fridays in February. Admission is $2 per person and participants will be provided with pizza, donated by Cwilka’s Bakery; popcorn and drinks. Suggestions for movies can be sent too Julie Slezak email address pookeyjas@aol.com.
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.
Oblates of St. Joseph
Highway 315, Laflin
570-654-7542
Every Wednesday Novena prayers to St. 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.
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.
Liturgy for the Solemnity of Mary, New Year’s Day will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1.
Note that there will only be one Mass celebrated on New Year’s Day.
Prince of Peace Parish
123 W. Grace St., Old Forge
570-457-5900
mjriviello@icloud.com.
The following holiday masses will take place at the following worship sites:
New Year’s Day: 8 a.m. — St. Mary’s; 10 a.m. — St. Mary’s; 11:15 a.m. — St. Lawrence.
Mardi Gras will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday Feb. 18 at Arcaro and Genell Banquet Room Main St. Old Forge. Tickets are $30 per person, adults only. Includes Hors D’Oeurves and Full Course Dinner choice of one of three items, beer, wine soda included. Seating is limited to 125. Payment and menu choice is due with reservation by Fed. 6. For reservations call The Rectory 570-457-5900, Francis 570-451-0112 or email to mjriviello@icloud.com. Entertainment by Frankie Gervasi of The Poets.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont
570-654-3713
Rev. Thomas Petro, Pastor
shojesuschurch@gmail.com
www.sacredheartdupont.com
The parish office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Fridays.
Holy water will be blessed at the 7:30 am Mass of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Monday, Jan. 9. Feel free to bring a container to church to take home some of the newly blessed water.
Lenten pierogi orders will be taken by the Women’s Society Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday, Jan. 22.
The Perpetual Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is prayed in common following the 7:30 a.m. Mass on Mondays.
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.
Last day to order vegetable soup is Sunday, Jan. 8. Pick up will be after Service on Sunday, Jan. 15.
Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9.
Planning Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16
Friday Game Night will be Friday, Jan. 20.
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.
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
Parish hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
New Mass schedule: Mondays through Wednesday, 8 a.m.; Thursdays, no Mass; Fridays, 12:10 p.m. with Adoration until 4:30 p.m.; Sundays and holidays, no change; Saturdays, confession only from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
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 at 7 p.m. for one hour of prayer and music. Guitar music is provided by Ted and Anna Mike. Song books and Bibles are available and all are welcome.
The Fundraising Committee of St. Monica’s Parish will hold the annual Nite at the Races Friday, Feb. 3 in the parish hall. Horses and admission tickets are currently on sale and will continue every weekend up to the night of the event. Tickets are both $10 and those interested should purchase a horse in advance to have their name and their horse’s name in the Program Book. There will only be 175 admission tickets sold. Doors open at 6 p.m. with post time at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Chairman Tom Tomsak at 570- 237-2188. More information will follow in the weeks ahead.
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.
Anyone interested in joining the choir is asked to see Kim.
