‘Discover Ukraine’ 2nd Interfaith Meeting to be held Monday
Many people have been generous in donating to support the people of Ukraine. Now, you can learn about Ukraine and also how donations are helping.
St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, 205 N. Main St., Pittston, is hosting a program called “Discover Ukraine.” No registration is needed. The event is free and open to the public.
This informational event will feature three presentations. The speakers include Fr. Andrii Dumnych, pastor of St. Michael Church, Pittston, and St. Nicholas Church, Tripp Street, in Swoyersville; The Rev. Myron Myronyuk, of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, Scranton; and a multimedia feature introduced by Rabbi Larry Kaplan, Temple Israel, Wilkes-Barre. Each will address past and present events in Ukraine. The courage displayed by the Ukrainian people today is related to their past experiences of living under oppression. A description of the current crisis and the efforts to help will be shared along with historical perspectives of the Jewish population of Ukraine. In addition, a choir will be present to sing traditional Ukrainian songs. A cake and coffee social with a meet and greet in the lower church hall will follow the program.
The event will be held in the church. Plan to come together with your friends (parking may be limited). Entrance to the church is from the adjacent side parking lot. Please note the church and hall are not fully handicap accessible. For information or questions, you may call Mike at 570-704-6520 or call/text Linda at 570-905-7387.
Anyone still wishing to make a donation for the Ukraine relief effort can do so at this event. Handmade Ukrainian flag lapel pins will also be available for a goodwill offering.
Our Lady of Fatima Blessed Grotto to hold May Crowning
The Committee of Our Lady of Fatima Blessed Grotto, North Street, Wilkes-Barre, will hold their annual May Crowning on the Shrine Grounds, Sunday, May 8, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. Following the May Crowning, the usual Sunday (fifteen decade) Rosary will pray for peace in the world and for any personal intentions. Prayers will conclude at 8 p.m. All are welcome.
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church to hold chicken barbecue
The Mt. Zion United Methodist Church family is holding its 34th Chicken BBQ on Mt. Zion Road in Harding on Saturday, May 21. Dinners include 1/2 of a chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, cabbage salad, rolls and dessert. Take out dinner starts serving at 4 p.m. and dinners under the pavilion will start serving at 4:30 p.m. until 6. Adult dinners cost $12 and children’s meals cost $6.50.
To reserve tickets, which is recommended, call Karen Daniels at 570-885-1650.
Chapel of St. Joseph
Chapel of St. Joseph, Oblates of St. Joseph Religious Community
• 1880 Route 315 Highway, Pittston, PA 18640.
• Phone: 570-654-7542
• E-mail: osjseminary@comcast.net
• Website: www.osjseminary.com
• Masses (Monday – Saturday): 8 a.m. and noon
• Sunday Masses: noon and 7 p.m.
• Confessions: Anytime upon request, priests available throughout the day
• Every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Mass and Novena to St. Joseph/St. Joseph Marello
• First Thursday of the month: Holy Hour for Vocations from 7 to 8 p.m.
First Congregational United Church of Christ
We at The first Congregational United Church of Christ, at 132 Union St., Taylor, invite you and your precious family to join us for worship each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. We are a church that not only welcomes you, but WANTS you.
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
• 7 Wood St., Pittston PA 18640
• Phone: 570-655-2505
• E-mail: stjohnslutheranchurch@aol.com
• Facebook: St Johns Lutheran Church Pittston PA
• Sunday service 8 a.m.
• Fellowship before and after service
• Communion every Lords day
• Pastor John Zimmerman
• Contact person: Joe Mersincavage
