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Pittston, PA
Parish Offices:
35 William Street, Pittston, PA 18640
Pastor:
Msgr. John J. Bendik
Assistants:
Rev. Richard J. Cirba
Senior Priest:
Rev. Hugh H. McGroarty
Deacon:
Rev. Mr. James G. Cortegerone
Rev. Mr. David Marx
Daily Mass from St. Ann's Basilica

HOLY FATHER'S PRAYER INTENTIONS - MAY 2012
 Monthly prayer intentions from Pope Benedict XVI are:

    General: The Family
                          That initiatives which defend and uphold the role of the family may be
                           promoted within society.
  
    Missionary: Mary, Guide of Missionaries.
                             That Mary, Queen of the World and Star of Evangelization, may
                             accompany all missionaries in proclaiming her Son Jesus.
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 This Web Site last updated on Saturday, May 19, 2012
Seventh Sunday of Easter        
Monsignor John Bendik

 Great Pittston Kids Closet
 Greater Pittston Food Pantry
 Care and Concern Free Health Clinic
 We are a parish of the consolidated churches of St. Casimir's,
 St. John the Baptist, St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph's
 Our Mission:

  We are a Eucharistic Community, a people diverse
  in background united together as Catholic Christians
  around the altar of the Lord.
  We are nurtured by the Sacraments and sustained
  by prayer. Our mission is to fulfill our Baptismal
  promises by proclaiming the message of the Gospel
  in our lives by our commitment to faithfully love and
  serve the Lord and one another.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES



   Sunday, May 20th,
         6:30pm
        Knitting Ministry Resumes
        Parish Center

  
   Monday, May 14th,
        7:00 p.m                  
        Sports Memorabilia Auction Meeting
        Parish Dining Room
        


   Tuesday, May 22th,
        7:00pm
        Bereavement Group Meeting
        Parish Dining Room


                                    
   HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

   Students who wish to attend Holy Redeemer High
   School and who qualify for financial aid can receive up
   to $2,000 per year from the Loughney Scholarship fund
   to help in paying their tuition.  For more information,
   contact the Parish Office.  We want to do everything we
   can to make it possible for our young people to receive a
   Catholic education.    This helps keep the tuition at a
   reasonable rate when the cost of education has
   skyrocketed.

 
   CELEBRATION

   Please join us in Honoring Msgr. John J. Bendik on his
   45th Anniversary of his Ordination.  Mass will be held on
   May 27th at 12:15 p.m..  A light reception will follow in the
   Church hall.  Hosted by the Altar and Rosary and Holy
   Name Societies. 

 
   KNIGHTS OF LITHUANIA MEETING

   The Knights of Lithuania, Council 143, Pittston will hold
   their next meeting Sunday, May 20th at 12:00 noon in the
   church Hall. Serving committee will be Dave and Mary
   Ann Cipolla and Rita Craze.  Jean Mihalick will preside. 
   New members are always welcome! 



  
PEDIATRIC
HEALTH
CLINIC

 Music Ministry
HEALING HEARTS BEREAVEMENT GROUP

If you are looking for help coping with the recent loss of a loved one, consider joining St. John the Evangelist's Bereavement Support Group.  The support group will meet Tuesday May 22nd, from 7:00 till 8:30p.m. in the Parish Center Dining Room.  For more information, please call the Parish Office at 654-0053.
FAITHFUL STEWARDS

We give thanks to all who choose to have memorial donations made to the various ministries of our parish when they experience the death of a loved one.  It is a real blessing for us and marvelous way to honor the memory of your family member and friend.  Those who are the recipients of your generosity are truly grateful for your compassionate concern.
RECITATION OF THE ROSARY

The month of May is traditionally dedicated to Mary and is a special time of reciting the Rosary.  Please join us in reciting the Rosary before Mass as we pray for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life.  Please note, the Rosary should not be said during the celebration of Mass; the celebration of the Eucharist is the greatest prayer that Jesus left the Church and should be prayed fully and actively.
COMMUNION PICTURES AND DVDS

May be picked up on May 20th after the 10:00 a.m Mass in Seton Catholic Foyer,  next date for pick up will be May 27th, after the 10:00 a.m Mass.
CELEBRATION

Please join us in Honoring Msgr. John J. Bendik on his 45th Anniversary of his Ordination.  Mass will be held on May 27th at 12:15 p.m..  A light reception will follow in the Church hall.  Hosted by the Altar and Rosary and Holy Name Societies. 
ANNUAL CARE AND CONCERN FREE HEALTH CLINIC GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Annual Care and Concern Free Health Clinic Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, July 13th at Emanon Country Club, Falls and will feature a Captain and Crew Format. Registration is at 11:15 with a shot gun start at 12:30.  Registration for a foursome is $340. Or $85 for individuals and includes lunch, dinner, awards and prizes.  Sponsorships are Hole in One, $500; Eagle, $400; Birdie, $300; Par, $200; Bogey, $100. Friends of the Clinic who sponsor $100 will be recognized in the dinner program.  Support from this tournament will greatly assist the Clinic in meeting its needs.  For more information, call Jim at 654-2585.