ST. MARIA GORETTI Laflin Road, Laflin, PA. 18702 42redwood@comcast.net www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org If your child is receiving First Holy Communion this year it is important that he or she attends CCD class. If your child goes to parochial school they still need to attend CCD class at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays. There will be an important meeting for all parents of children receiving First Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. on April 15. The Sacrament of Anointing and Eucharist will be held on Wednesday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m. Those in attendance are invited to bring a “Pot Luck” contribution, which you can be dropped off at the Parish Center before the service. The congregation will retreat there for a meal and fellowship following the service. Sign-up sheets are in the back of the church. Inaugural Mass and Reception, celebrated by the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, with a reception immediately following Email Snyder@dioceseofscranton.org to RSVP. Cantor Retreat on Tuesday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. St. Maria Goretti Talent Show will be held Sunday, April 22, at 7 p.m. in the parish center. This presentation is free, light refreshments will be served.
SAINT 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 website: www.stmonicanepa.com. Father Leo J. McKernan, Pastor Mr. William Jenkins, Deacon Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. OLOS
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. STJ; 11:00 a.m. OLOS Daily Mass at OLOS Mon-Tues-Fri: 7:00 a.m. (Please note: no Wed. a.m. Mass) Thurs: 7:00 p.m. No Bible Study until after Lent. Life in the Spirit will begin. Parish Office: 570-693-1991 Email:olos363@verizon.net Website: www.stmonicanepa.com Life in the Spirit Seminar: Beginning the week after Easter on Thursday, April 12 and continuing thru the Thursday before Pentecost, May 24, St. Monica’s Parish will be teaching a seminar entitled, “Life in the Spirit.” Each Thursday after the 7:00 p.m. Mass, there will be a teaching on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. This sevenweek seminar will lead to a deeper knowledge and relationship with Jesus and a living sense of God’s presence in our life. See FAITH, Page 21
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ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH COMMUNITY 35 William Street Phone: 654-0053 Pittston Knitting ministry resumed on April 15 at 6 p.m. Liturgical Commission – April 23 at 7 p.m. Parish center dining room. The next Baptismal Instruction will begin 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 5 in the parish center. Bereavement Support Group will meet every Tuesday evening in the parish center dining room. For more information call the parish office at 654-0053. Applications for Holy Name Scholarship are in the parish center. Holy Name Society meeting will be April 15 at 11 a.m. in Seton Catholic Auditorium. 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.
ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN 9 Wood St., Pittston Pastor John Castellani Organist Marcia Colleran Service begins at 9:30 a.m. Today is a Communion Sunday Lay Reade - Michelle Cherney Acolyte - Katie Colleran Justine Lynn Sommerton was welcomed in to our church family. Openings for the Votive Candle and Bulletins are April 29 and May 27. Leave a message for Doris Mersincavage. April 25, Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. - Family game night. Pizza will be provided. Small group Bible study meets every Tuesday Night . Everyone is welcome. Weekday school will on resume on April 19 at it normally scheduled time. Vacation Bible School will once again be on August 6 to 10. Acolyte Schedule for, April 22: Sarah Ciesla; and April 29: Emily Goyne. If you would like to join this
ST. JOHN’S P.M. CHURCH 316 Main St., Avoca Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study 6:007:30 p.m.
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.
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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 Divine Mercy will be held Sunday, April 15 at 1 p.m. This year’s theme is “Be Apostle of Divine Mercy” will be held at Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary,, High 315, Pittston. The monthly Mass honoring all married couples celebrating their wedding anniversary during the month of April will be held on Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. Youth Choir will be forming, anyone in elementary through high school is invited to join. The first practice will be held on Saturday, April 21 at 3 p.m. in the choir loft at St. Anthony’s Church. Operation Rice Bowl: Please return your rice bowl container or envelope to an usher after Mass or to the rectory. Planning is underway for St Barbara’s Summer Bazaar. This year’s celebration is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, July 20 to 22.
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The Free Health Clinic is open at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the former Seton Catholic High School, and on first come first serve basis. Pediatric Health Clinic is open on the first and third Thursday of the month. Registration is held in the Seton building from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Bring your child’s immunizations records. Greater Pittston Kids Closet celebrating its third anniversary will provide new and gently used clothing on Sunday April 1. Regular hours are Wednesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. The Closet accepts donations new and gently used.
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