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.
Corpus Christi Parish
605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston
570-654-2753
Weekday Celebration of Eucharist 7:30 a.m.
Weekend Celebration of Eucharist Saturdays 4 p.m., Sundays 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church
Water Street, Pittston
570-654-0283
Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study, 7 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.
Easter Sunrise Worship will be at 7 a.m. and Easter Worship will be at 9:30 a.m. April 16.
First Congregational Church U.C.C.
500 Luzerne Ave.
West Pittston, PA 18643
570-654-8052, leave message
A Roast Beef Dinner will be held Saturday, May 6. For more information, call Jean Williams at 570-654-0588.
A Golf Outing at Huntsville Golf Club will be held Monday, May 15. For more information, call Dan Castner at 570-991-7474 or Melina Wisnosky at 570-388-2889.
First United Presbyterian Church
Corner of Wyoming Avenue and Institute Street, Wyoming
Sunday: 10:15 a.m., Sunday school
Tuesday: 6:30 p.m., choir; 7:15 p.m., deacons
Wednesday: 9 a.m., morning circle
Good Friday service is at noon April 14.
Easter sunrise service is 7 a.m. between Elm St. and West Pittston Cemetery. Easter worship is at 9 a.m.
For more information, call 570-609-5410.
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.
On Monday, April 10, approximately 12 priests from the Greater Pittston Area will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) at St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston. Beginning with a Penance Service at 7 p.m., the priests will then be available for individuals to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This communal service concludes in our area parishes the Diocesan Program, The Light is ON for YOU. Every Monday during the season of Lent in every parish of the Diocese, priests have been available for Confessions from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All are welcome to participate in this celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the rectory.
The parish will pray the Stations of the Holy Cross at 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent. Prior to the Stations, Our Lady of Sorrows prayer group will recite the Our Lady of Sorrows rosary at 6:30 p.m..
As part of the Diocese of Scranton’s “The Light is on For You” Lenten reconciliation program, the parish will offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 5:3o to 7 p.m. Mondays during Lent. The sacrament will still be available from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. on Saturdays.
Palm Sunday Masses will be at 8 and 10:30 a.m. April 9 and the 10:30 a.m. service will include a procession with palms.
The Sacrement of Reconciliation will be available at 7 p.m. Monday, April 10 at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 35 William St., Pittston.
Holy Thursday Mass will be at 7 p.m. April 13 which will include a Mass of the Lord’s Supper with procession to repository. The Lady of Sorrows Rosary Group will recite the rosary at 9:30 p.m. The church will remain open until 10 p.m. for private prayer.
Good Friday Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. April 14 and will include liturgy of the Passion and death of the Lord.
Holy Saturday Masses will be at noon and 4 p.m. April 15 and includes blessing of baskets and the Easter Vigil Mass will be held at 8 p.m.
An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15 at Kiesinger Funeral Home, 225 McAlpine St., Duryea. Participants are to bring a basket or bag the morning of the hunt. To register for the event, call Erin at 570-654-2429 and leave the name of the children attending. Indicate of the child has a peanut allergy.
An Easter cannoli sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15 in the parish hall. Cost is $3 each and pre-orders can be made by calling Paul at 570-430-9015 or the parish office.
Easter Sunday Masses will be at 8 and 10:30 a.m. April 16 with a resurrection service at 10:15 a.m.
The following meetings have been announced: Pastoral Council, 7 p.m. Monday, April 10; Women’s Guild, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11; Worship Committee, 7 p.m. Monday, April 17.
The parish will host its annual gold tournament at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 7.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont
570-654-3713
Rev. Thomas Petro, Pastor
shojesuschurch@gmail.com
www.sacredheartdupont.com
Easter Triduum Schedule is as follows:
Thursday, April 13, Holy Thursday — 7 p.m., Evening Mass; 10 p.m., Eucharists Reposition & Night Prayer
Friday, April 14, Good Friday — 3 p.m.Liturgy; 7 p.m., Stations of the Cross.
Saturday, April 15, Holy Saturday — 9 a.m., Morning Prayer; 11:30 a.m., Blessing of the Easter food baskets; 1 p.m., Blessing of Easter food baskets; 8 p.m., Easter Vigil Mass.
Sunday, April 16, Easter Sunday — Easter Masses at 7:30, 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Travel with Fr. Petro to Slovakia and Poland, June 16 to June 26, 2018. Visit Bratislava, Sastin, Levoca, Krakow, Zakopane, Lagiewniki, Auschwitz, Czestochowa and Warsaw. Cost is $3700. Airfare and all included. To register, call (855) 842-8001.
Second Presbyterian
143 Parsonage St., Pittston
570-654-1411
Pastor: Rev. David Brague
Sunday, April 9: adult Lenten study at 9:30 a.m., Palm Sunday Worship at 11 a.m., Agape/Seder meal at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, April 11: AA meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 13: Ladies Luncheon at Agolino’s Restaurant at noon, Maundy Thursday Worship and Communion at 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 16: Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m., Easter Worship at 11 a.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.
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran
7 Wood St., Pittston
570-655-2505
stjohnsllutheranchurch@aol.com
Facebook: stjohnslutheranchurchpittstonpa
Week Day School will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday Night.
Pal Sunday Breakfast will take place after service Sunday, April 9.
An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 2 p.m, Sunday, April 9 and the public is invited to attend. The event is rain or shine on the church grounds or inside the lower level of the church. This is for ages 1 to 12 and refreshments will be served. Call the church to RSVP the number of children attending.
AMPED will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11.
Maundy Thursday Service will be at 7 p.m. April 13.
Good Friday Service will be at 7 p.m. April 14.
Easter Service will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 16.
Planning Meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 17.
Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, July 17 to Friday, July 21. This year’s theme is “Destination: Peru.”
November 2017 will be the church’s 160th anniversary.
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. Maria Goretti
42 Redwood Dr., Laflin
570-655-8956
Rev. James J. Walsh, J.C.L.
The 11th annual celebration of the Divine Mercy will be held Sunday, April 23. The itinerary for the celebration is as follows: 1 p.m., Sacrament of Reconciliation. The Holy Rosary recited by Legion of Mary and remarks by Cathy Mack, coordinator and EADM cenacle leader. 2 p.m., Blessing of the image of Divine Mercy, followed by Holy Mass. 3 p.m., Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Chaplet in song, benediction and blessing with the first class relics of St. Faustina.
The Third Annual Catholic Men’s Conference will be held on May 6 at King’s College, Scandlon Physical Education Center, 149 North Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary will be at 6 a.m.; the registration/Continental Breakfast will be held at 7 a.m. and the conference will run from 8 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Mass for the Road to Resurrection will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, May 8. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule of the church for those wishing to bring food. Snack items, fruits, vegetable tray and desserts can be brought.
Designer Bingo is planned for Saturday, May 20. We will have a limited seating capacity of 300. Tickets can be purchased at the parish office during regular office hours or at 570-655-3333 (ask for Rosemary). Prizes include designer purses by Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Dooney & Bourke, Coach, Michael Kors and more. The kitchen will also be open, serving soups, meatballs, haluski, and more.
St. Mary’s
Polish National
Catholic Church
200 Stephenson St., Duryea
570-457-2291
Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock
Email: padre@saintmaryspncc.org
Lenten Devotions will be held at 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent.
Holy Week will be celebrated Sunday, April 9 to Monday, April 17. The following events will be taking place throughout the course of those days.
• Sunday, April 9 — 9:30 a.m., Solem Blessing & Distribution of Palms, Procession outdoors (weather permitting) Holy Mass, Reading of the Passion.
• Monday, April 10 — 8 a.m., Holy Mass
• Thursday, April 13 — 7 a.m., Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Procession of the Repositor, Stripping of the Altar. The church will remain open until 10:30 p.m. got private prayer.
• Friday, April 14 — 3 p.m., the church will open for private prayer; 7 p.m., Good Friday Service Reading of the Passion, Veneration of the Cross, Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified, Burial of the Lord. The church will remain open until 10 p.m.
• Saturday, April 15 — 10:30 a.m., Easter Vigil Service.
• Sunday, April 16 — 9 a.m., Procession of Resurrection outdoors (weather permitting), Mass of Resurrection, Blessing of Easter food.
• Monday, April 17 — 7 p.m., Holy Mass.
A yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29 on the church grounds. Table space for 8-foot by 2-foot tables can be rented for $10, but vendors must bring their own table. Vendors and crafters are welcome and space can be reserved by calling the church. There will be feed and beverages all day.
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
The church will hold pizza and soup sales Fridays during Lent. Baked pizzas are $12 a tray or $7 for a half tray and unbaked pizzas are $10 a tray or $6 for a half tray. Add onions to a tray for $1 or half tray for 50-cents Soups will change weekly and are $8 a quart or $4 a pint. Call 570-905-7387 to place an order. Pick up orders on Fridays from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the rear door of the Church. Homemade pirogi will also be available for $8 a dozen. All proceeds go to the church.
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
Email: 363monicast@comcast.net
www.stmonicanepa.com
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.
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.
United Methodist Church of Pittston
Zion United Methodist Church
1422 Mt. Zion Road, Harding
Members of the Mount Zion United Methodist Church are holding a spaghetti dinner from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22. Dinners will include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, roll, beverage and dessert. Adult tickets are $9 and children’s are $5. Tickets can be reserved by calling Karen Daniels at 570-885-1650. Everyone is welcome to good food and good fellowship.
Episode 127 of “Our Faith… Our Diocese” will air on Catholic Television (CTV) 5 p.m. Sunday, April 9; 10 a.m. Monday, April 10; 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 11; 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18; 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 19; 1 p.m., Friday, April 28.
