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MATTERS OF FAITH
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St. Jude Novena continues through Friday The 54th Annual Novena in honor of Saint Jude will be held at Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish (St. Mary, Help of Christians Church), 535 North Main Street, Pittston, through Friday, October 28. There will be two services daily. Mass, followed by novena prayers and veneration of the relic of St. Jude, Patron Saint of Hopeless Cases and Things Despaired Of will be celebrated Mondays through Fridays at noon and at 7:00 p.m., Saturdays at noon and at 4:00 p.m., and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Rosary will be recited before all services and Confessions will be heard prior to all services. The following guest homilists are scheduled for the remainder of the novena: Msgr. John Jordan; Sunday, October 23, at 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Rev. Thomas J. Maloney; Monday, October 24, at noon and 7:00 p.m., Rev. Richard Cirba; Tuesday, October 25, at noon and 7:00 p.m., Rev. Louis Grippe; Wednesday, October 26, at noon and 7:00 p.m., Rev. Joseph Sica; Thursday, October 27, at noon and 7:00 p.m., Rev. Patrick Albert; and Thursday, October 28, at noon, Rev. John Lapera. Rev. John M. Lapera, Diocesan Secretary for Pastoral Planning and Director of Called to Holiness and Mission, will celebrate the Solemn Closing Liturgy on Friday, October 28, at 7:00 p.m. Father Lapera also serves as the pastor of the Church of St. Gregory, Clarks Green. For additional information, please call the parish office at 654-0263. TRUNK OR TREAT A Trunk or Treat will be held on Halloween night, Monday, October 31from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church parking lot. 604, Luzerne Avenue. Games, refreshments, prizes and plenty of treats for kids. Vote for the best decorated trunk. Immaculate conception is part of Corpus Christi Parish.
Wimpie sale at St. Peter’s, Hughestown St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 100 Rock Street, Hughestown, will offer a take-out only sale of wimpies on Nov. 18 from 11 to 1 p.m. Donation is $1.50. Orders must be placed by Nov. 1. Bring your own containers.
WIMPIE SALE St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 100 Rock Street, Hughestown, will offer a take-out only sale of wimpies on, Nov. 18 from 11 to 1 p.m. Donation is $1.50. Orders must be placed by Nov. 1, bring your own containers. Nut roll and poppy seed will be sold by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on Nov. 21, Donation is $7.75. Deadline to order is Nov.13. Pick up will be Nov. 21 from 12 to 4 p.m. For both of these sales contact Carolyn 654-1849 or Ruth 6541594. DAY OF RECOLLECTION The Ladies of Charity, Diocese of Scranton, have scheduled their annual Day of Recollection for Saturday, Nov. 5 at the King’s College Chapel. The doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and a message from Msgr. Joseph Kelly will begin at 10, followed by Mass and celebration of the Eucharist with Msgr. Kelly at 11. Thereafter, a luncheon will be served in the Fitzgerald Room at King’s College. The cost for is $16. Reservations are required. Deadline is October 29. Make checks payable to Ladies of Charity and mail it to President, Christine Palmiter, at 440 Ice Harvest Drive, Mountaintop, Pa. 18707. Call 8683959 with any questions. PASTA DINNER A homemade pasta and sausage dinner will be held at St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin Road, on Sunday, Nov. 6, from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door for $9. Children 5 years and under are free for eat-
Nut roll and poppy seed will be sold by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on Nov. 21, Donation is $7.75. Deadline to order is Nov. 13. Pick up will be Nov. 21 from 12 to 4 p.m. For both of these sales contact Carolyn 6541849 or Ruth 654-1594.
in only. Facilities are handicapped accessible. There is ample free parking. PEDIATRIC CLINIC The Care and Concern Pediatric Health Clinic will be open the first and third Thursday of each month. The clinic is located in the former Seton Catholic School Building on William Street, Pittston. Free health care is provided for infants through age 11. Registration is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Please bring your child’s immunization records with you. Parents or guardians must be present to have their child examined. All services are free and confidential. The clinic is sponsored by the Care and Concern ministries of the Parish Community of St. John the Evangelist, Msgr. John Bendik, Pastor. For more information call 855-6035. ROAST BEEF DINNER The Lutheran Brotherhood and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will hold its last Roast Beef Supper for the fall on Nov. 5, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Route 118 Dallas. Take outs from 3:30 p.m.; serving 4 – 6:30 p.m. Adults $8.50; children $3.50. Reservations encouraged. For tickets call 675-3859 or purchase at the door. BIBLICAL STUDY Origins - The Foundation of Creation and Man, a study on the Biblical perspective or origins, will be held at the Christian and
Missionary Alliance Church, 317 Luzerne Avenue in West Pittston on Sunday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 13. This study is open to the serious Bible student as well as interested individuals on a love offering basis, regardless of church affiliation. Pre-registration is recommended and can be done by calling the church office at 6542500. CRAFT, GIFT FAIR A Craft and Gift Fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Oblates of St. Joseph on Rt. 315 in Pittston. 40+ vendors will be offering a wide variety of handmade crafts and quality gift ware perfect for gift giving for the Holiday season. Theme baskets and a raffle along with refreshments will also be available. There is plenty of free parking. This event is sponsored by St. John’s P.M. Church in Avoca. For info, please call Judy at 655-8860 AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN 1700 Wyoming Avenue, FortyFort Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. Bible School: 11:45 a.m. Visitors are welcome. For additional information call 570693-1918 BENNETT PRESBYTERIAN 501 Bennett Street, Luzerne Everyone is welcome. The church is handicap accessible.
BETHEL UNITED METHODIST Main St., Avoca 11:15 a.m. Worship BRICK UNITED METHODIST 905 Foote Ave., Duryea Pastor Michael Shambora Service: Sunday 9:45 a.m. CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH 605 Luzerne Ave, West Pittston Starting October 24 through November 4 an Outreaching Phase to parishioners and neighbors affected by the flood will begin. This phase will offer new items such as sheets, towels, blankets, household items, dry goods, etc. Those affected will have the opportunity to sign up for the holiday help. To be eligible for this Outreaching Phase you must present your FEMA number of show proof that you were affected by the flood. Volunteers will be present to help you register on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12. If you need additional information call the parish office at 6542753. All children are welcome to join the Youth Choir. Practices are Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. in ICC. Contact Mary Supey at 237-2275 Adult choir practices are Saturdays, following the 4 p.m. Mass in ICC. There will be a Trunk or Treat on Halloween night, Monday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church parking lot, 604, Luzerne Avenue. Games, refreshments, prizes and treats for kids. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pittston Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, First Baptist Church, Water Street, Pittston Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship and praise service/Children’s Sunday school, adult/teen Sunday school See FAITH, Page 11