The pre-school to 5th grade children of Our Lady of Sorrows, West Wyoming, enjoyed a Halloween party with parade, prizes, food and drinks. A treat bag was presented to each child, a raffle was also held.
The students of SS. Peter and Paul School in Plains competed in the Diocese of Scranton Forensic League fall competition which was held at Holy Rosary School. Each student presented a dramatic reading of a prose selection. Pictured holding their certificates of participation are Mrs. Liberta Weiss, moderator, Erica Oakschunas and Madonna Mantione, junior varsity; Brian Januszewski, Cody Januszko and Mary Kolojejchick, varsity; and Mrs. Geraldine Ulichney, moderator.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Rock and Center Street, Hughestown will hold their poppy seed and nut roll sale once again. Donation is $7.50. Orders must be in by December 14. Pick up date will be December 20 from 12 to 3 p.m. Call 654-1849 or 654-1594 for orders.
Caroling Party
A Community Caroling Party will be held at Langcliffe Presbyterian Church, 1001 Main St., Avoca, on Friday evening, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Please meet in the church basem*nt. There is no age limit but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. If you are unable to walk and sing in the cold, enjoy a sing-along in the church basem*nt.
Hot chocolate will be served at the church following caroling.
Crystal Band Concert
The famous Crystal Band will present a concert of Christmas music on Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. at Langcliffe Presbyterian Church, 1001 Main St., Avoca. A free offering will be accepted at the door. All are welcome. Proceeds go to the Crystal Band to continue their musical concerts. An optional offering can be a nonperishable food item to support the local food pantry.
The church is handicap accessible.
Breakfast Set
The Moosic United Methodist Church, 609 Main Street, Moosic is holding an All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, December 13 from 7 to 10 a.m. Tickets for the event are $6.00 purchased in advance or $7.00 at the door. For more information please call 457-2499.
Free concert
The Wyoming Avenue Christian Church Concert Choir, 881 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston will be presenting their 17th annual Christmas Night of Music titled How Do You Welcome A King on Sunday evening December 14 at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary.
They are very pleased to have returning to sing for us again this year, Linda McIntyre and Aprile Jordan as our guest soloists. As a new feature, they have Linda Pineho and Cindy Thomas as guest flutists.
Following the concert there will be a time of fellowship with homemade holiday refreshments in the F.L. John Room. A very warm welcome to all. The church is handicapped accessible and is equipped with an inside elevator. The concert is free so bring family and friends.
Christmas Play
A New Christmas play, The Shepherd Girl and the Manger, Living Nativity 2008 directed by the Reverend Gerald J. Gurka will be presented at St. John the Baptist Church, 126 Nesbitt Street, Larksville, at 4 p.m. with Christmas Eve Vigil Mass immediately following.
The play, an imaginary back-story, portrays Renaissance Medieval legends concerning animals and plants,that surround the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem, as seen through the eyes of a young shepherd girl.
Meet new legendary characters whose lives intersect with the events of the First Christmas Night, all made possible by a cast and crew of over 50 volunteers, aged pre-school through senior citizen.
Holiday Fair
St. John’s Church, corner of Front and Welles Streets in Hanover Section of Nantico*ke will hold a holiday fair/rummage sale on Friday, December 12 and on Saturday, December 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sale will be held in the church parlors and will feature a variety of holiday decorations (Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Valentines Day), new in-the-package gift items, collectibles, used and new jewelry, glassware, toys, books, etc. Kitchen will be opened both days serving halushki, pierogi, and more.
Bethel United Methodist
Main St., Avoca
11:15 a.m. Worship
Blessed Sacrament
Rock St., Hughestown
St. Mary’s Assumption
Church St., Pittston
St. Mary’s H of C
N. Main St., Pittston
Religious Education Classes for students in grades 1 through 6 meet on Sunday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Religious Education Center. All children, grades 1 through 6, registered in public or private school should be attending Religious Education classes.
In order to enter more deeply into this Year of St. Paul, Father Tom is leading a Scripture Study of St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. There are two programs, one on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and one on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Both programs are held in the Religious Education Center at St. Mary, Help of Christians.
On the first Friday of each month Communion is brought to those who are unable to participate in Sunday Mass because of age or health.
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated with anyone seriously ill, anticipating a serious operation, or quite elderly. Please notify the parish office of anyone desiring these Sacraments, as well as anyone in the hospital or a nursing home.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Assumption Annex. For further information, call Mary Boylan (654-0529).
The address for the parish webpage is: www.blessedmarys-pittston.org.
Brick United Methodist
905 Foote Ave., Duryea
Pastor Michael Shambora
Service: Sunday 9:45 a.m.
Fellowship coffee hour afterward downstairs.
First CongregationalUnited Church of Christ
500 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston
Sanctuary is handicapped accessible
The Rev. Wayne Shontz, Jr., Pastor
Sunday Worship at 11 a.m. with Holy Communion
Tuesday, 7 p.m. Diaconate meeting and Church Council meeting at 7:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church
Pittston
Sunday Worship and Praise Service 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Adult/Teen Sunday School immediately following service, approximately 10:45 a.m.
Bible Study/Prayer Meeting Wednesday Evening 7:15 p.m.
Teen/Youth night last Friday of every month at 7:15 p.m. in the Church Hall. All area youth are invited for fellowship, refreshments, and fun.
First United Presbyterian
Exeter Ave., West Pittston
Sunday, December 7 – 9:30 a.m. Church School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:35 a.m. choir rehearsal; 12:30 p.m. Women’s Association Christmas Tea.
Monday, December 8 – 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book meets in kitchen.
Tuesday, December 9 – 7 p.m. Deacons.
Wednesday, December 10 – noon, 6:45 and 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous.
Thursday, December 11 – 7:30 p.m. Session.
Saturday, December 13 – 10 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous.
The First United Presbyterian Church is located at the corners of Exeter Avenue and Warren Street.
The Sanctuary is handicapped accessible and childcare is available during Worship.
First United Methodist Church
West Pittston
Sunday, December 7 – 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Sunday School; 12:15 p.m. Children’s Choir; 4 p.m. Make Advent Wreaths; 5:30 p.m. covered dish supper; 6:05 p.m. Sunday Night Alive.
Monday, December 8 – 7 p.m. Boy Scouts
Tuesday, December 9 – 7:30 p.m. United Methodist Women
Wednesday, December 10 – 10 a.m. Mommy and Me; 6:30 p.m. Cubs; 7 p.m. Choir
Thursday, December – 7 p.m. Weight Watchers
Grace Bible Church
317 Race t., West Pittston
For more information, call 654-9877 or Pastor David Culley at 883-7036.
Harding Church of Christ
RR 1 Box 187A, Falls
A Bible Study for adults meets at the same time each Sunday Morning with a study of the Old Testament prophet Isaiah. Church Service follows at 11:00 a.m.
The Harding Church of Christ is located on State Route 92 near Oberdorfer Road.
For more information, phone the Church office and leave a message 570-388-6534 or mail a request to Robert S. Shaw, Minister, RR 1 Box 187-A, Falls PA 18615; email [emailprotected] or visit us online: www.hardingchurchofchrist.org
Holy Mother of Sorrows PNC Church
212 Wyoming Ave.Dupont
2nd Sunday of Advent Mass Schedule 7:30, 8:30, 10:30 Sunday, 9:30 for Children School of Christian Living Christmas play rehearsal
Holy Redeemer
Route 92, Harding
The Youth Group is selling Poinsettia’s this weekend. They will be available for pick up in the Church hall next weekend December 13 & 14 before and after mass.
The Youth Group will have their Christmas Party this Sunday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Joe Panzitta’s home. All Youth Group members are welcome.
Monday, December 8, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. As such we are obligated to attend Mass on this Feast. Mass will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer on Monday at 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and at Immaculate Conception on Monday at 7:00 a.m., noon, and 5:30 p.m.
Immaculate Conception
Luzerne Ave., West Pittston
Monday, December 8, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. As such we are obligated to attend Mass on this Feast. Mass will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer on Monday at 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and at Immaculate Conception on Monday at 7:00 a.m., noon, and 5:30 p.m.
Please remember that all gifts for the “giving tree” should be wrapped with the angel attached to the outside and brought to the church by Sunday, December 14.
On Wednesday, December 17 the Youth Group will go Christmas Caroling around West Pittston and have a Pizza Party following caroling. Meet at the church at 5:50 p.m. and carol from 6-7. Please let Mrs. Klepadlo know if you plan to attend so we reserve enough seats at Sabatini’s.
Inkerman Presbyterian
Main St., Inkerman
Services: Sundays, 8:30 a.m.
Oblates of St. Joseph
Highway 315, Pittston
Daily Masses at 7:30 a.m. (Saturdays 8:00 a.m).
Confessions are heard daily from 9:00 a.m. – noon / 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Perpetual Novena in Honor of St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello is held every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Recitation of the holy rosary and confessions precede the novena service.
Tune into Catholic Radio 750 AM. The studio is now located in the seminary building with call letters WQOR (Queen Of the Rosary). For more information, contact the station at 287-4670.
Fr. Paul McDonnell, OSJ will be leaving for California this Thursday, Dec. 11 and will return back on Dec. 22. He will be holding meetings with the Oblates priests & brothers of the Western Province.
Oblates of St. Joseph Lay Cooperator Society will hold their Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 19 at Cafe` Olivia, Broad St., Pittston.
Advent Retreat will be held at the seminary this afternoon from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. conducted by the Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth and hosted by the Oblates of St. Joseph Lay Cooperator Society. The retreat is open to the public and free of charge. The afternoon will include a spiritual conference, opportunity for Confesssion, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and the celebration of Holy Mass. Light refreshments will be served following the retreat.
Oblate Fathers of Greater Pittston will make their monthly retreat this Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the seminary, under the direction of Father Pio Mandato, FMHJ.
Christmas newsletter of the Oblates, JOSEPH, has been mailed to over 4,000 homes near and far. If you would like to receive a free copy of the quarterly newsletter by mail, simply call the seminary office.
Mass enrollments, cards and other religious articles are available at the office. Feel free to stop by for any of your personal religious needs.
The seminary facility is available for small meetings, events and activities, etc. Contact Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ at 654-7542 or at [emailprotected]
Check out the seminary website: www.oblates-stjoseph.com for any current and vocational information.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
William St., Pittston
Masses for the The Immaculate Conception Feast day will begin on Sunday evening with a Vigil Mass at 7 p.m. and on Monday Feast day 7 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Anyone who has not received the 2009 envelope sets, please contact the rectory at 654-6902 during the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Youth Group will meet on Thursday, December 4 at 7 p.m. Mr. Robert Rincavage will speak. Anyone interested may attend.
On the first Friday of each month communion is brought to those unable to participate in Sunday Mass. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated with the seriously ill, anyone anticipating a serious operation or the quite elderly. Please notify the parish office regarding anyone needing these Sacraments.
The Second collection will be for the benefit of the Retirement Fund for the Religious, retired, nuns, brothers and priests who have no other mean of support, please be generous.
Christmas schedules have been mailed out indicating the dates and times of Masses and Confessions during the holiday season.
The parish has organized a Group comprised of Young Adults ages 18-39, single or married Catholic or non-Catholic who seek to grow in faith, discuss current events and participate in social outreach activities. Meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays in the meeting room of the Parish Center. Contact Father Johnson at 654-6902 or Lynn Marie Busch at 690-0512 for more information.
Annual car raffle tickets are now available at the rectory and Area Businesses. Take a chance on a 2009 Malibu or $20,000 cash. Tickets are $20.00 each, only 2,000 will be sold.
Birthright Baby Bottles are available at the church entrances to collect spare change for the cause of pro-life.
Altar and Rosary Society will meet on Thursday, December 18 at 7 p.m. New members are always welcome.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Lackawanna Ave., Dupont
The weekly mass schedule is: Monday, December (Feast of the Immaculate Conception) 7:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m., Tuesday to Friday at 7:00 a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Members of the Women’s Society will attend the 10:30 a.m. mass today. Installation of officers for 2008 will take place at this mass. Co-chairwomen: Diane Skrzysowski and Mary AnnMarchak, Secretary: Mary Waskiewicz and Treasurer: Loretta Justick.
On Tuesday, December 16, our “cluster” – St. Mary’s and Sts. Peter and Paul (Avoca); Holy Rosary, Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s (Duryea) and Sacred Heart (Dupont) will hold an Advent Penance Service at Sts. Peter and Paul Church at 7:00 p.m. There will be a prayer service and a number of priests will be available for individual confessions. Everyone is most welcome.
The Mass Schedule for Christmas will be as follows: Christmas Eve at 4:00 p.m.; and Christmas Day at 12 midnight, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
On December 8, all CCD students will meet in the church hall by 6:00 p.m. Students will be attending the 6:15 p.m. mass that night instead of having class. All CCD students are required to attend. Regular class will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. On December 21, CCD students will attend the 8:30 a.m. mass. Students are to meet in the church hall by 8:10 a.m. On December 22, CCD classrooms will hold their Christmas parties.
In case of school closings or early school dismissals due to severe weather, the CCD program will be closed for that night. If there is a late start to school classes, CCD classes will be held as scheduled.
Children’s church envelopes for students in grades 1 through 12 for the 2990 calendar year are available in the church lobby. If you can’t find your set, please call the rectory at 654-3713.
Christmas Caroling through the streets of Dupont will take place this evening. Everyone is to be at the church hall by 6:00 p.m. Anyone under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Following the singing, everyone will return to the church hall for cookies and hot chocolate. Then the church hall will be decorated.
Anyone who volunteered to bake cookies for the Christmas Carolers is asked to drop their cookie donations off in the church hall following all masses today. And 2009 church calendars will be available in the church hall following all masses. “Put Christ in Christmas” manger scene magnets are also available at a cost of $3.00.
The choir will meet on Thursday, December 11 and Monday, December 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the choir loft.
The Welcoming Committee thanks everyone who supported their Christmas Wreath and Cross Sale. Your orders can be picked up on December 13 and 14 following all masses that weekend.
Jessica Twardowski, a Girl Scout from Dupont Troop 3701 and a member of our parish, achieved her Gold Star Award this year. Her project encompassed restoring the “Our Lady of Fatima” Grotto at the Oblates of St. Joseph in Pittston Township.
St. Anthony’s
Memorial Avenue, Exeter
In conjunction with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, today, Sunday, during the 10:30 a.m. Mass a special Blessing will be bestowed upon all our children, babies, mothers and mothers-to-be. Come with your children and babies.
Parents of the First Holy Communion Class will meet today, Sunday at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. All parents of children attending Catholic and Public Schools are asked to attend this meeting.
Monday, December 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the Patroness of our Country, a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses: Sunday at 7:00 p.m., on Monday at 7:00 & 11:00 a.m.; 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Religious Education Classes on Monday afternoon for the Wyoming Area students. from 2:30 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. Grades 1 to 7th. Students from other school districts will have classes on Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Kindergarten children on Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. High School Students have classes this Sunday from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
All children of our Religious Education Program will attend Mass on Monday at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Parents, grandparents and anyone is welcome to attend this Mass.
The Holy Name Society Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday, December 16 at the Trattoria Bella. Call David Dolhon at 883-0693 to make your reservation.
Sharing God’s Word. A Bible study group for anyone who wishes to participate. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. You are most welcome.
An Advent Giving Tree is located at the entrance of the Church. Remove an ornament from the tree and purchase a gift for that special person. Return the gift to Church and place it under the tree.
Baby Bottles: The Advent baby bottles are available on the table in the entrance of the church. Please take a bottle with you, fill it with loose change and place it in the basket at the entrance of the church. This program will benefit the Pregnancy Crisis Center.
Second Collection, next weekend, December 14 will be for the Retired Religious.
The Eucharistic Adoration is held every day from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by the Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament.
Weekday Masses: Monday through Saturday at 7:00 AM. Also on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday an additional Mass at 11:00AM.
Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Mass with Novena prayers to the Miraculous Medal and Mother Cabrini. Confessions before Mass. Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Mass with Novena prayers to St. Anthony of Padua. Confessions before Mass. On Wednesday after the 7:00 & 11:00 a.m. Mass, Novena prayers to St. Joseph and St. Joseph Marello.
Weekend Masses: on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., on Sunday at 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. and at 7:00 p.m. (the last Mass in the valley). Confessions are heard on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and before Masses. The Rosary is recited 20 minutes before every Mass.
St. John the Evangelist Parish Community
Pittston
Advent Penance Service will be held on Monday, December 22 at 7 p.m. Twelve priests will be present to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Four more handicapped parking areas have been added in the parking lot next to Seton Catholic. Please display your sign from the rearview mirror.
Joy to the World, a guided discovery of the Infancy Narratives, is a Scripture Series on Tuesdays, December 16 and 23 at 7 p.m. in the Parish center dining room. Msgr Delaney will facilitate the sessions all are welcome.
Youth Choir rehearsals for the Christmas Eve 4:30 Mass, first Christmas Pageant will be held on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the chapel. Flutist, violinists, pianists, percussionists are also eagerly sought.
If you would like your child/children to participate in the Children’s Liturgy at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve, practice will be held on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. beginning December 11. All children are welcome.
St John’s Lutheran
9 Wood St., Pittston
Adult Bible Study & Sunday School start at 10 a.m.
Service Begins at 11 a.m. Today is Communion Sunday
Serving in the house of the LORD during the 2nd Sunday In Advent
Vacancy Pastor Michael Erickson
Organist Marcia Colleran
Lay Reader Michelle Cherney
Acolyte Justin Peterson
Children Christmas Program is Next Sunday
The Presence Of Christmas by William Arthur Ward
Christmas is not just a season
Christmas is just not a day,
Christmas is more than a reason
For presents, parties and play.
Christmas is truly the essence
Of joy that the savior brings;
Christmas Is surely the presence
Of Jesus, the King Of Kings!
If you have any questions, comments or would like to join our church family. Please call 655-2505 and leave your name and number and a member of St. Johns will contact you as soon as possible
St. John’s P.M. Church
316 Main St., Avoca
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Choir Practice Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study Thursday 7:00 p.m.
CUBS (Christian Unity Builders) 2nd and 4th Monday of every month
St. Maria Goretti
Laflin
Monday, December 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day and Masses at St. Maria Goretti Parish will follow the usual Holy Day schedule.
Sunday Evening, December 7, will be the celebration of the Vigil Mass for the Holy Day at 7:00p.m.
Monday Masses will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 PMp.m Day Mass and attendance at the Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception does not fulfill the Sunday obligation. These are two separate liturgies.
Baby bottles will once again be available in the foyer of the church during Advent. This project is sponsored by the Pro-life Association and benefits mothers and babies from our area who are in need of assistance. This and the Carnation Sales in May are the only two fund raisers which this organization has and they truly need your help to make ends meet. It is requested that each family take a bottle and place your coins and dollars into the bottle between now and Christmas. Please return the bottles with your donations the weekend of January 3-4.
Any elementary school child (either public or parochial) who would like to be part of the choir for the 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Pageant, please come to rehearsal on Saturday, December 20 from noon to 2:00p.m.
Our second grade class (public and parochial) are invited to participate in the Christmas Pageant. Please come to the church on Saturday, December 20 from noon to 2:00 p.m. for rehearsal.
Gerald Chickletti, Care Management Supervisor, Area Agency on Aging will be present at the Borough Building in Laflin on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to provide assistance to persons age 60 and over, to caretakers, and to all interested citizens. This month the topic is concerning identity theft, a major problem for all.
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
100 Rock Street, Hughestown
God’s work, our hands
Worship Schedule
Saturday 5 p.m. Jesus Today Contemporary Service of the Word
Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holiday Communion
Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School
Christmas Eve Worship – Holy Communion at 4 p.m. and Candlelight Service at 11 p.m.
The WELCA is offering holiday poinsettia plants for sale. The cost per plant is $7.00 and payment is due when the order is placed.
The Sunday School children are invited to attend the Sunday School trip to The Gift, a live presentation of the nativity, on Sunday, December 14. The bus will leave the church at 3 p.m. All children must be accompanied by a parent. Please contact Leslie Sauers or Linda Farrugia for more information.
On Sunday, December 28 at 6:30 p.m. St. Peter’s will host our first Service of Lessons and Carols at the church. followed by light refreshments. If you are interested in participating as a lector, please contact Michael Sowa after each service.
Confirmation classes for 7th and 8th grade will begin on Wednesday, January 7 at 6 p.m. Please see Bill Brodbeck or Lyn Bartorillo for more information.
Saint Mary’s
Hawthorne St., Avoca
The social concerns committee of St. Mary’s Church has assembled the parish’s annual giving tree. The gift request tags that are on the tree list some special gifts for some special people in our community who are in need of assistance this holiday season. All of the “Secret Santas” who will participate in this project are reminded to return their presents to St. Mary’s by December 14. Please remember to attach the original gift tag to the present so it can be delivered to the correct person.
The parishioners of St. Mary’s Church are currently selling the stocking stuffer edition of their Pot of Gold Match the Daily Number raffle tickets. For just $10 per ticket, you will have a chance to win $75 daily and $100 on Fridays throughout January. You will also have a chance to win $250 on New Year’s Day, $250 on January 19, and $1,000 on January 31. The winning number is based on the evening daily number of the Pennsylvania Lottery. To purchase a ticket, please call the rectory at 457-3412. The tickets can be mailed to you.
St. Mary’s Church will have Masses for the feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation for Catholics, Monday, Dec. 8 at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the church, 715 Hawthorne St. A vigil Mass will be celebrated Sunday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m.
St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society will have their Christmas party Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jade Room, Taylor.
Please note there will not be an 8 a.m. Mass Thursday, Dec. 11 at St. Mary’s Church.
St. Mary’s Church will have a Christmas bake sale Saturday, Dec. 13 following the 4:30 p.m. Mass and Sunday, Dec. 14 following the 8 and 11 a.m. Masses. If you would like to make a donation to the sale please call Marilyn Redington at 457-4316.
St. Mary’s Church will have their annual “Breakfast with Santa” Sunday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. in St. Mary’s School, Spring Street. All parents, youth, and CCD students are invited to attend. The menu includes French toast, sausage, home fries, coffee, tea, and juice. There will also be a Christmas bake sale. Admission is free for children under 5; $5 for children 5-12; and $8 for adults. To make a reservation please call the rectory at 457-3412.
The children of St. Mary’s Church will perform their Christmas program Sunday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
The King’s Kids children’s group will have a Christmas Extravaganza in St. Mary’s School, Spring Street. Children of all ages from St. Mary’s, SS. Peter and Paul’s, and Sacred Heart of Jesus Churches are invited to come and enjoy games, food, crafts, a wonderful story, and a visit with Santa himself! To make a reservation please contact Tara Iovacchini at 954-2456 or [emailprotected] by December 14. If you R.S.V.P. by e-mail, please be sure to include “Christmas Party” in the subject line. Children may bring a small gift for “Toys for Tots” to the party; however it is not required to participate in this fun-filled event. The King’s Kids program was created by Senior Girl Scout Cara Sepcoski for a Gold Award.
Anyone who would like to donate a monetary gift to purchase pizza and cake for the party or who would like to donate food or baked goods may contact Janice Dowdell at 451-0345. If you would like to volunteer to help at the party please contact Betsy Craig at 451-3859. All non-perishable donations may be dropped off at the rectory.
Al-Anon, a support group offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics, meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in the basem*nt meeting room of St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St., and Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the basem*nt meeting room of the Brick United Methodist Church, 935 Foote Ave., Duryea. Anyone who has been impacted by someone else’s drinking can find solutions that lead to serenity in the Al-Anon fellowship.
Anyone who is interested in renting St. Mary’s School for child care, parties, or other useful activities is invited to call the rectory at 457-3412 to learn more about this opportunity.
Daily Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8 a.m., Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass
Weekends Masses: Saturday at 4:30 p.m., Sunday at 8 and 11 a.m.
Confession: Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. and available upon request at anytime
St. Rocco’s
Tompkins St., Pittston
CCD religious education classes for grades 1 through 5 are held on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the church classrooms. Confirmation classes for grades 6, 7, and 8 are held on Sunday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church classrooms.
All students should first report to the church.
Second Presbyterian Church
143 Parsonage Street, Pittston
The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church announces the following schedule for the week of December 7.
Sunday, December 7 – 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Worship; Noon, Congregational Meeting.
Monday, December 8 – 6:30 p.m. Session
Tuesday, December 9 – 7 p.m. AA Meeting
Wednesday, December 10 – 6:30 p.m. NA Meeting
Thursday, December 11 – Noon – Sisterhood of Divine Diners, Fox Hill Country Club; 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal; 7:30 p.m. Rehearsal for Christmas Musical.
Shoemaker Memorial United Methodist
W. 8th St., W. Wyoming
Worship service, 9 a.m.
Sunday school, 9:00 a.m.
Williard R. Rollins
Lay Supply Pastor
Trinity Episcopal
220 Montgomery Avenue
West Pittston
Parish Mission: “To live and build holy community.”
All Welcome.
Sunday Holy Eucharist. 11a.m. Every Sunday. During the week and Holy Days as announced.
Days of prayer: Every Monday.
Outreach ministries: Food Pantry :December Items Needed: All Non-Perishables. Donations accepted every Sunday.
Arrange to utilize Trinity Pantry by telephoning Charise at 451-0878.
Prayer network: Ministers of Prayer will start a network of prayer for anyone who calls. Begin the “network of prayer” by calling Barbara at 654-4645 or the parish office at 654-3261.
Recovery Ministries: AA Big Book on Mondays at noon and Monday Evenings and AA STEP GROUP on Tuesday Evenings.
Project: Warm Greetings: Crochet wool “granny squares” then assemble into afghans for refugee children.
Participants welcome by contacting moderators Emily Valli or Mary Rose Rickenbach at 654-3261.
Y.E.S. [Youth Episcopal Services] Partnership with Kajo-Keji, Sudan: Youth collect coins with total amount matched ten times by adults. Financial support sent via The Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem to The Episcopal Diocese of Kajo-Keji, Sudan.Donations always welcome: Label Financial Gift – “Trinity Episcopal Church – Y.E.S. Project: Kajo-Keji”.Helping Hand To Haiti: New global outreach ministry.
Education sessions describing needs and ministry opportunities available from Ms. Carrine Simms, Parish Missioner To Haiti.
Faith lessons every Sunday beginning at 10:45 a.m. Special Events: Biblical Costume Storytelling for grades 2,3 4.
Youth social calendar and outreach ministry projects available to youth throughout the year.
Youth Ministry Sunday every last Sunday of the month. Teen Faith Lessons and Teen Ministry Opportunities by arrangement.
Faith Forum for Adults: Christian Education and faith sharing opportunities facilitated by clergy and lay leadership. “At Home” Bible Reading and Study opportunity available by subscription.
Parish Life Team Meeting: First Sundays; Bi-Monthly.
Council – Vestry: Every Second Sunday.
Women of Trinity: Every Third Sunday.
125th Anniversary: Trinity’s 125th Anniversary Year. Historical information and photographs sought. Telephone 654-3261.
Party, banquet space: Newly renovated downstairs meeting space and kitchen. Parking Lot. Elevator.
Rental information and tour of facility by arrangement at 654-3261.
Lighting of Advent Wreath.Sundaysthrough December 21.
Christmas Eve. Holy Eucharist 4 p.m. Mass With Children Pageant and 9 p.m. Candlelight Mass.
United Methodist
Broad & Church Sts.
Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Holy Communion: 1st Sunday each month
United Methodist Women: 2nd Monday of the month
Website www.umcpittston.org
Phone 655-4340 leave message
December 7 – Holy Communion followed by Hanging of the Greens.
December 14 – Sunday School Christmas Program followed with light refreshments.
December 21 – Christmas Sunday Service with Special Music
December 24 – Christmas Eve Service at our sister church in Old Forge at 11 p.m.
