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preparing to became a Catholic and receive the Sacraments should call the Rectory (6931991) and speak to Father McKernan. These classes are held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. on the back porch of the Rectory. Religious Education- CCD: Regular Classes for Pre-K, Kindergarten will start on 11-6-11. 1st through 8th Grades are back in session. Classes are held in the Parish Center from 9:45 a.m. until Mass time. Sunday Mass is 11:00 a.m. If any parent has not registered his or her child for Religions Education, please call the Rectory at 693-1991. H.S. Theology Group will meet in the Rectory with Father McKernan at 9:45 a.m. every Sunday. This new program offers Teens the opportunity to learn more about the Catholic Faith as it relate to important issues of today. The focus is on Jesus and the Scriptures. Registration is on going so if you want to attend, please call Father McKernan at 693-1991. On Saturday, Nov. 26, seven men will be ordained permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Scranton under the guidance and
directive of Bishop Joseph Bambera. Each Deacon will be assigned a specific Parish in which to exercise his gifts and special ministry “for service.” The Deacon’s role includes the proclamation of the Gospel at the Liturgy, preaching and catechetical instruction.
vice is asked to bring a special ornament to hang on the Christmas tree. Choir rehearsals for the Christmas season will be held Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. beginning Nov. 30. Current and new members are invited to join the choir.
SAINT PETER’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 100 Rock Street, Hughestown Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com 8:45 a.m. Confirmation class 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship service Nov. 13 - Last day to order nut or poppy seed rolls; $7.75 ea. Call Carolyn 654-1849 or Ruth 654-1594 Nov. 14 - 7:00 p.m. St. Peter’s Women of the ELCA meeting. Hostesses: Thelma Thomas and Lois Pierce. New members are welcome Nov. 21 - Pick up of nut and poppy seed rolls from 12 to 4 p.m. The second annual Hanging of the Greens Service will take place on Saturday, Nov. 26 (the eve of the First Sunday of Advent) at 2:30 p.m. The church will be decorated for the season of Advent and in preparation for the celebration of Christmas. Each person who attends the ser-
SAINT MARIA GORETTI Laflin Have you ever thought of becoming Catholic? The R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) provides an opportunity without any commitment, to ask questions and to learn about Catholic beliefs and practices.
If you are interested, please call 655-8956 and ask for Monsignor Van Loon. CCD classes are being held in the Learning Center (lower level of the church) from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES PARISH 715 Hawthorne St./1000 Main St., Avoca stmarysavoca@verizon.net www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com 457-3412 / 457-2483 Queen of the Apostles Parish will have an autumn dinner dance Saturday, Nov. 19 from 611 p.m. in St. Mary’s School hall,
742 Spring St. The event will include a full dinner buffet catered by Colarusso’s La Palazzo followed by entertainment with DJ Johnny Superstar playing the greatest hits of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. There will also be a grand raffle where patrons will have an opportunity to win one of two overnight getaway packages at the Courtyard Marriot, Moosic, which also include a set of lift tickets for Sno Mountain. Dinner dance tickets are $17.50 per person and are available by calling the rectory at 457-3412 or Jenny Long at 654-6239. Please note soda and water will be provided,
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