First Posted: 9/16/2012

Bethel United Methodist

532Main St. Avoca

(570) 457-2566

Pastor Sharon Dietz

(570) 282-0104

Sunday – Worship Service - 11:15 a.m.

Communion first Sunday of each month – non perishable food items will be collected this day.

Mondays – Bible study – 6 p.m. alternating each week with Brick UM Church, Duryea.

1st Thursday of each month – food give-away 4 to 6 p.m. for needy of Avoca and Duryea.

Non-perishable food items and monetary donations are accepted at this time.

Brick United Methodist

935 Foote Ave., Duryea

(570)457-4424

Pastor Sharon Dietz

(570) 282-0104

Sunday Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School – 10:15 a.m. during morning Worship

Services for ages 3-12

Communion first Sunday of each month – non perishable food items will be collected.

Mondays – Bible study – 6 p.m. alternating each week with Bethel UM Church, Avoca.

Miracle of Awareness – coffee time – 6 p.m. meeting 7 p.m.

Thursday – New beginnings meeting 7 p.m. Third Thursday of each month – United Methodist Women – 6:30 p.m.

Christian and Missionary Alliance Church

317 Luzerne Avenue

West Pittston

The church is hosting a Soup Kitchen Monday evenings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for individuals and families in the community in need. People interested in volunteering are asked to call sponsors the Davis family of Dallas at 760-4830.

A couples night will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required.

A Sunday evening teaching series will begin Sept. 9 through Nov. 25 at 7 p.m.

A Spiritual formation weekend with Rev. David Janssen will be held Friday, Sept. 21, and Saturday, Sept. 22. Friday session at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday session started 9:30 A.m. All session are without charge. Registration starts 7 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday.

Alliance Church

Luzerne Ave. and Parke Street

West Pittston

The clothes closet will open on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. People with emergency needs can call the church office at 654-2500 for special appointments. The closet accepts gently used clothing and shares it with the community without cost.

First Baptist Church

Rev. James H. Breese, pastor,

Water Street, Pittston

Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship and Praise Service/Children's Sunday School, Adult/Teen Sunday School immediately following service. Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Bible Study

First Congregational UCC

500 Luzerne Avenue

West Pittston

Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor

Sanctuary is handicapped accessible.

Sunday at 11 a.m. Morning Worship Service

Tuesday, 7 p.m. Diaconate Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting

First Presbyterian Church

14 Broad Street Pittston

Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. with Rev. William N. Lukesh.

First United Presbyterian Church

West Pittston

Rev. James Thyren 654-8121

Services are being held at St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church on 1700 Wyoming Ave, Exeter, as the parish recovers from the flood of Sept. 2011.

Sunday, September 16:

9:30 a.m., Sunday School Kick-Off Breakfast at Wyoming Area Catholic School

11:00 a.m., Worship at St. Cecilia's.

First United Methodist

Wyoming Ave., West Pittston

Sept. 16 – 10 a.m. Worship, Sunday School

Sept. 17 – 7 p.m. Boy Scouts

Sept. 18 – Women's Club, 7 p.m. Choir

Sept. 19 – 10 a.m. Mommy & me, 6:30 p.m. TOPS, 7 p.m. SPRC Committee

Sept. 20 – 7 p.m. Worship committee, 7 p.m. Weight watcher, Breadmaking

Full Gospel Chapel

Avoca

Adult Sunday School, 9:30; Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer service at 7:00.

The church also hosts the Rose of Sharon Church with Rev. Vincente Torres on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for the Hispanic community.

Glendale Gospel Church

105 Church Drive

Glendale/Pittston Township

Sunday Service 10:45 a.m.

Harding Church of Christ

RR 1 Box 187A, Falls

Sunday services: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Church Service.

Call 388-6534

Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC

212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont

Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor

Sunday Mass, 8:00 a.m.; Traditional Mass, 10:30 a.m.

Daily Mass, 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday

Independent Bible Church

328 Main Street, Duryea, PA 18642.

(570) 451-0346 Home/Office. JLaCava@TheBibleChurch.org

Inkerman Presbyterian

Main St., Inkerman

Services: Sundays, 8:30 a.m.

Langcliffe Presbyterian

1001 Main St Avoca

Sunday worship 11:15 a.m.

The Langcliffe Church is handicapped accessible.

Nursery is provided for children during worship.

Moosic Alliance Church

608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic

Pastor: Doug Jensen 457-6020

maccma2@verizon.net

Sunday morning Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday morning Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Prayer meeting, Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery Ministry, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

Nativity Of Our Lord

Stephenson St., Duryea

Mass Schedule

Saturday

4:00 p.m. Holy Rosary Church

5:30 p.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church

Sunday

8:00 a.m. Holy Rosary Church

9:30 a.m. Holy Rosary Church

11:00 a.m. Sacred Heart

Oblates of St. Joseph

Highway 315, Pittston

Masses are held daily in the seminary chapel at 7 a.m. (Monday – Friday) and on Saturday mornings at 8 a.m.. There are no weekend Masses.

Confessions are heard daily from 9 a.m. to noon and from 3 to 6 p.m.

Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., evenings and weekends by appointment. Office phone number is 654-7542.

Every Wednesday evening Mass is celebrated at 7 p.m. in conjunction with the Novena to St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello. Novena prayers and the blessing of the first-class relic of St. Joseph Marello, Founder of the Oblates of Saint Joseph Congregation, immediately follow the Mass. .

Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and concern since his surgery this past Wednesday at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He is back home at the seminary and recuperating well. He is hoping to be back on the job by the end of this month. Special thanks to all who sent cards, notes and gifts as they wish him a complete and speedy recovery.

Catholic Radio Board Meeting is planned for this Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. in the seminary community room. Plans are being made for their first annual banquet, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 11, at St. Anthony's Parish Center, Exeter. Guest speaker will be Fred Berretta, survivor of the USAir Flight 1549 of January 15, 2009 that landed miraculously on the Hudson River in NYC.

St Joseph Marello

William St., Pittston

There will be one Mass only during the week: Monday to Friday at 11:30 a.m.

Saturday Evening: 4 and 7 p.m.

Sunday: 8, 9:30, 11 a.m.

Beginning on Sunday, Sept. 23, we will change the Sunday Mass time from 11 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Novenas:

Every Tuesday after 11:30 a.m. Masses novena to the Miraculous Medal and Mother Cabrini.

Every Wednesday after 11:30 a.m. Masses novena to Saint Joseph & St. Joseph Marello

Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. there is a Holy Hour.

The Rosary is recited 20 minutes before all week day Masses and weekend Masses.

The opening Mass for the Religious Education Program will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 9:30 a.m. All children and parents are asked to attend.

Classes for kindergarten to 4th grade will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Classes for 5th and 6th graders will begin on Sunday, Sept. 23, at 8:45 a.m. Children will attend the 9:30 a.m. Mass.

Any child who has some difficulties to follow this schedule, please call Terri Audi at 654-3326 or Father Joe at the Rectory at 654-6902.

Children who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation will have a special program beginning on Sunday, Oct. 14.

High school students will have a special program beginning with the Advent Season.

In Loving Memory: A marvelous way to pay tribute to a member of your family, living or deceased, is to make a donation to St. Joseph Marello Parish. Contact the rectory-654-6902.

Anyone interested in renting the Parish Banquet Hall or Meeting Room should call Christine Silinskie, Hall Manager at 704-8861 for details and/or a tour of the facility.

A Nite at the Races sponsored by the men of the parish will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, in the parish hall.

Corpus Christi Parish

Luzerne Ave., West Pittston

Parish Cookbook Planning Meeting

This small group of volunteers are in the early planning stages of creating a parish cookbook. The next meeting will be held on Monday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. in ICC rectory.

"Designer" Bingo

November 4 in ICC Hall. Enjoy bingo with a twist, bingo to win brand name prizes such as Coach, Vera Bradley, Silpada, Anthropology and more. All are invited to join us for our first planning meeting on n Wednesday, September 19 at 7:00 p.m.in ICC rectory.

Family Movie Night

"The Three Stooges"

Saturday, Sept. 29 at 7:00 p.m.in Immaculate Conception Church Hall or weather permitting the flick will be shown outdoors! No admission, free popcorn, soft drinks and ice cream for all.

Youth Group

All students in 7th grade and older are encouraged and welcome to join. To sign up now visit our website www.corpuschristinepa.com. The group meets the first Sunday of each month from October to May at 6:00 p.m. in ICC hall. First meeting on Sunday, October 7.

Youth Choir

All children are welcome to join the Youth Choir. Directors, Mary Supey and Mary Ellen Gianuzzi will be starting practice in October. The Youth Choir will be singing at Family Masses on various Sundays at ICC and Holy Redeemer. Our first Family Mass this year featuring our youth choir will be on Sunday, October 28 at 10:30 a.m. For more info call Mary Supey @ 654-8402.

Our Lady of the Eucharist

535 N Main Street, Pittston

www.eucharist-pittston.org

Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)

Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment

Religious Education

Confirmation classes will be held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. beginning on Sunday, Sept. 16.

Scripture Study

Scripture Study begins this Tuesday September 18. There will be 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 will be held in the parish hall.

Catholic Youth Group

There will be an organizational meeting for the Pittston Catholic Youth Group next Sunday, September 23 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the ReligiousEducationCenter at Our Lady of the Eucharist. All the young people of the parish community are invited to attend.

Sacred Heart of Jesus
Lackawanna Ave., Dupont

The weekly mass schedule: Monday through Friday at 7a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

The Senior Citizens Outreach Committee will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m.in the lower level of the rectory. Choir rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, September 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the choir loft.

The first CCD class will take place on Monday, Sept. 24. All students are to meet in the church at 6 p.m. Dismissal will be held at 7:15 p.m. in the courtyard between the school and the rectory.

The meeting for parents of Confirmation students has been postponed until October 15.

If you have not registered for CCD, call the recoty at 654-3713 by Friday, Sept. 21. There is no registrations scheduled for the first night of class.

The CCD Teachers are:

Grade 1 Barbara Melnick

Grade 2 Elaine Starinski

Grade 3 Brittany Driscoll

Grade 4 Debbie Wruble

Grade 5 Kathy Krawczyk and Cathy Wruble

Grade 6 Jimmy Renfer

Grade 7 Liz Kaminski and Gerri Coolbaugh

The CCD program is always looking for adult volunteers. If you are interested in assisting the program as a classroom aide, substitute teacher or helping with making phone calls or special projects, contact Elaine Starinski, 654-6952.

Adult Bible Study will continue on Wednesday, Sept. 26 in the lower level meeting room of the rectory. The class meets every other Wednesday now thru the Advent season. The Bible Study will focus on the Gospel of Matthew.

The annual Holy Name Ziti Dinner will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29, in the church hall. Take-outs are from 3 to 5 p.m. and eat-in from 4 to 6 p.m. Cost for dinner tickets is $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Dinner Tickets will also be available next weekend in the lobby after all Masses.

If you'd like to help out making meatballs, please gather on Friday Morning, Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. in the church hall.

Confirmation Students, grades 5 and up could come and help out the day of the dinner, Sept. 29, from 3 to 7 p.m. Sign up in the lobby or call 654-3713.
St. Barbara Parish
28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Evenings, by appointment.

Phone: 654-2103

Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Knights of Columbus have embarked on a pilgrimage with Our Lady of Guadalupe, bearing her image from parish to parish, to spread her message and love. Her image will be displayed in St. Anthony's Church this weekend from Sept. 15 - 18.

Monthly Anniversary Mass

September Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 7:00 p.m. All couples celebrating their wedding anniversary in the month of September are invited to come and receive a special blessing.

Monthly Movies

The parish will begin having monthly movies held in the Parish Center beginning at 7:30 p.m., there is no charge for these movies and feel free to bring your own popcorn and drink. SaSaturday, Sept. 29: For Greater Glory.

Saturday, Nov. 3: October Baby.

Religious Education News

Religious education classes for grades 1 through 8 will begin on Sunday, Sept. 23. Classes will begin promptly at 9 a.m. and finish at 10:15 a.m. Meetings for parents and teachers will be scheduled soon. Students must be registered to attend classes. Anyone not currently registered must do so immediately by dropping off the registration form and payment of $16 at the parish office. Anyone who is interested is welcome to assist. Contact Jim Rose at the parish office.

St. John the Evangelist Parish Community
35 William Street

Phone: 654-0053

Pittston.

Sept. 16 - Knitting Ministry 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 16 - Holy Name Society meeting– 11 a.m. Seton Auditorium. Topics of discussion Chicken Barbeque on October 7 and Halloween Party on October 28 and Nite at the Races. All members are invited to attend

Sept. 17 – Liturgy Commission 7 p.m.

Sept. 18 - Bereavement Support Group 7 to 8:30 p.m.;

Parish Pastoral Council 7 p.m.

Sept 22 – Parish Finance 8:30 a.m.

The Greater Pittston Food Pantry is sponsored by the Care and Concern Committee of St. John the Evangelist Parish. Anyone in need of food is asked to call 654-9923. Distribution of food is by appointment only.

The Free Health Clinic is open at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the former Seton Catholic High School, first come first serve.

Greater Pittston Kids Closet celebrating its third anniversary provides new and gently used clothing.

Hours are Wednesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.

The Closet always accepts donations of new and gently used clothing.
St John's Lutheran
7 Wood St., Pittston

570-655-2505, stjohnspittston@verizon.com

Pastor John Castellani

Organist, Marcia Colleran

Reader, Tom Korney

Acolyte, Katie Colleran

Greeter, Doris Mersincavage

Ushers, John Peterson & Joe Mersincavage

Planning committee starts on Tuesday September 18 at 7 p.m.

Council Meeting meets Oct 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Aluminum Cans preferably crushed are still being collected for our Church Jim Fox and Bob Schumaker are spearheading this project Please leave them a message.

Remaining acolyte Schedule for September: 23 Sarah Ciesla, 30 Emily Goyne

LWML are saving postage stamps for missions. Please leave a 1/4 inch around the stamp. For every pound of stamps one bible is printed and shipped into the Mission Field. Leave a message Sharleen Palamia.

Also you can catch us on facebook.... www.facebook.com/StJohnsLutheranChurchPittstonPa
St. John's P.M. Church
316 Main St., Avoca

Pastor Rich Rock

570-457-8281

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Holy Communion the first Sunday of every month

Bible Study every Wednesday 6:00-7:30 p.m.
St. Maria Goretti
Laflin Road, Laflin, PA. 18702

Pastor: Monsignor Neil Van Loon

42redwood@comcast.net

www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org

Elementary school children attend Religious Education Classes on Sunday morning 9:30-10:45 a.m. The registration forms and full schedule for the year are in the foyer of the church this weekend. The first C.C.D. class will be on Sept. 9. Parents' meeting for all Confirmation will be on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Center. Children in grades 6th, 7th or 8th grades, who have not received Confirmation, are required to join this class.

Any adult or high school student interested in volunteering in the C.C.D. program can call the Parish Office at 655-8956.

Harvest tea

This fun-filled evening is a fundraiser to raise money for the Msgr. Gray Merit Award which is presented each year to a worthy senior from our parish; October 10, 7 p.m. until $10.

Beginning on Friday, Sept. 14 and ending on Sunday, Sept.16, there will be a special event called "Up and Over" for all students in grades 7th and 8th at the Fatima Renewal Center.

The weekend includes a number of fun activities and events, including an outdoor obstacle course.

In addition, there will be a Mass, a movie, opportunities for free time and all-you-can-eat, buffet-style meals.

Bring friends and get to know new friends.

For more information, please check the Fatima website: www.fatimarenewalcenter.org.

September Calendar

16 - Meeting of Parents of Confirmation Students - 9:30 a.m. in Parish Center

17 - Spiritual Life Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Office

Scripture study

Father Maloney will lead a Scripture Study beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 18.There will be two programs – one on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. and one on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Both programs will be held in the parish hall at Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, North Main Street, Pittston.

The title of this study will be Revelation. There will be 7 sessions.

In order to be able to purchase the necessary materials, call the Parish Office at Our Lady of the Eucharist (654-0263)or e-mail: olepittston@gmail.com to register.
St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church
200 Stephenson St. Duryea

Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock, Pastor Phone: 457-2291

Email: padre@saintmaryspncc.org

Website: saintmaryspncc.org

Holy Mass: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Weekdays: 8 a.m.

Holy Days: 8 a.m. & 7 p.m.
St. Monica's Church
363 West 8th Street, West Wyoming, PA 18644

Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. – Fri.

Phone: 570-693-1991

Email: olos363@verizon.net

www.stmonicanepa.com.

Father Leo McKernan, Pastor

Mr. William Jenkins, Deacon

Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m. OLOS

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. STJ; 11 a.m. OLOS

Daily Mass at OLOS – Tues, Wed., Fri. – 7 a.m. (Except 1st Friday – 7 p.m.); Mon. – 6:30 p.m. and Thurs. – 7 p.m.

Miraculous Medal Novena – after Monday Evening Mass

Bible Study – Has resumed on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. (after the 7:00 p.m. Mass.) We will be exploring the Living Word of God in Genesis & The Torah. The evening ends with Sung Compline (Night Prayer of the Church) at 8:45 p.m. Bring your Bible if you have one. A limited number is available.

R.C.I.A – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults & Growing in the Faith through Christian Formation- the Parish of St. Monica's invites you to look into the Catholic Faith. People of all Faith backgrounds are welcome.

The program has started on Wednesday nights at OLOS Rectory (Back Porch.) For more information call the Parish Office at 693-1991.

Religious Education Teachers: On Sunday, Sept. 16 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass, there be awards and Blessing for Catechists.

Youth Council: will meet on Monday, Sept. 24 at 7:00 p.m.

36th Annual Rosary Rally: Wyoming Valley Knights of Columbus Plan Rosary Rally – Sunday, Sept. 23. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish at Holy Trinity Church, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville will host this years' Rosary Rally. The theme is "Praying for Our Country." The Rosary procession will begin at 2:15 p.m. from the American Legion grounds at 259 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville and process to Holy Trinity Church where Marian Devotions will begin at 3:00 p.m. Mass will follow with John M. Dougherty Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus serving as principal celebrant and homilist.

October Events at St. Monica Parish – Mark Your Calendars

Dinner and a Movie Night: Saturday, October 6 after the Vigil Mass (4:00 p.m.) at St. Monica's Parish at O.L.O.S. site at 363 W. 8th St., West Wyoming, at 5:30 p.m. with the movie "October Baby". All are welcome and if you likebring a covered dish to share.
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
100 Rock Street, Hughestown

Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com

654-1009

Worship Service Sunday 9 a.m. Handicapped accessible, all are welcome

As of Sept. 9 Sunday School at 9 a.m., Worship Service at 10 a.m.

Confirmation classes will be starting, if you are in 7th or 8th Grade please call Pam Hanczyc @ 313-2829 to register.
Queen of the Apostles Parish
715 Hawthorne St.

(570) 457-3412

stmarysavoca@verizon.net

www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com

Queen of the Apostles Parish's choir practices take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at St. Mary's Church, 715 Hawthorne St. New members are welcome.

The Rosary and the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is prayed for the intentions written in the adoration and lobby books along with the special intentions of those present at 7:30 p.m. followed by Benediction. If you can help, call Ann Jake at 457-3521 or the parish office at 457-3412. Please note for this week only, Adoration will end at 6 p.m. so the faithful can attend the 9/11 Memorial Mass.

Refreshments will be served.

The back to school and Catechetical Sunday Mass will take place at 11 a.m. on Sept. 16 at St. Mary's Church. The students and teachers will receive a special blessing from Father Sladicka at this time.

The youth group will sponsor a "Make Your Own Smoothie Party" in St. Mary's School auditorium following the Mass.

There will be a Catholic Charismatic Renewal Mass at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16 at the church. The rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.

The worship committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17 in the rectory.

The social concerns committee will meet at 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17 in the rectory.

The buildings and grounds committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 24 in the rectory.

Parishioners are currently selling the harvest 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 October.

There will also be $250 prizes on Oct. 1 and 10 and $1,000 on Halloween.

The winning number is based on the evening daily number of the Pennsylvania Lottery. To purchase a ticket, call the rectory at 457-3412, and it will be mailed to you.

Daily Masses: 8 a.m. (Wednesday at 7 p.m.)

Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass

Weekends Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45 p.m.; anytime upon request by calling 457-3412.

Prayer Chain: 457-5867
Second Presbyterian
143 Parsonage St., Pittston

654-1411

Sunday, Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m., Sunday School

11:00 AM - Worship
Trinity Episcopal Church
Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue, West Pittston

Parish Mission: "To live and build holy community."

All welcome: Worldwide Anglican Communion

"We believe in one holy, Catholic apostolic church."

Web of information and links at www.trinityepiscopalchurchwestpittston.org and www.diobeth.org.

Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. every Sunday.

Food Pantry: September items needed are pastas and sauces. Gerrity's gift cards, cash donations and other non-perishable foods also accepted.

Prayernetwork. Open To Public. Daily prayer for those with needs requesting prayerful support. Start Prayernetwork at parish office 654-3261.

Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. every Sunday. Weekday special events and service projects as announced.

Faith Forum for Adults: Enrichment for adults seeking spiritual renewal and opportunities for ministry and volunteerism.

Parish Life Events Team: Bi-monthly first Sundays.

Parish Council: Every second Sunday.

Women of Trinity: Every third Sunday.

WOT Ministry Invitation. The Women of Trinity have undertaken a ministry to help support Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Scranton in their outreach to the homeless of the region.

Each month after enjoying a home cooked meal at Good Shepherd all who have needs may "shop" for necessities like clothing, shoes, and toiletries in a store-like setting in the church's refurbished basement of donated items.

The Woman of Trinity has supported this ministry by delivering donations of clothing, new undergarments and socks and toiletries to the Scranton church.

WOT will continue to collect trial size and hotel toiletries and invites the parish community to join with them in helping the less fortunate.

Donations of trial size and sample size toiletries are welcome.

Party and Banquet Space. Newly renovated banquet room and kitchen.

All Day Rental $100. Reservations at 654-3261.

Music Together Classes: Fun and music for infants and children through age five accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Visit www.musictogether.com for information on Music Together. Next semester starts Sept. 25.

For registration information call 654-3261.
United Methodist Church
Corner of Broad & Church Sts.

Pittston

Rev. Susan Hardman-Zimmerman

Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Children's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Holy Communion: 1st Sunday each month

Choir Rehearsal: Thursday's at 7 p.m. unless told otherwise

United Methodist Women: 2nd Monday.

Hoagie Sale will be on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Choices are ham, salami and cheese or turkey and cheese with or without onion. Price of hoagies are $4. Orders must be in by Sunday, Sept. 16. To place an order or for additional information call 654-3936 or 693-1572.

On Wednesday, Sept. 19, there will be an Ad. Council meeting at 7 p.m. All church members are welcome.

Family Style Roast Chicken Dinner will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. Tickets are $9 for adults, $4.50 for children under 10. Dinner includes 1/2 roast chicken, family style, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, pepper hash, cranberry sauce, dessert and beverage. For tickets call 603-1915 or 332-9156 leave a message if no answer. Advanced tickets are recommended as only be a limited number of tickets will be available at the door. There will also be a bake sale.

Knights update Respect Life sign