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Pittston, PA
Parish Offices:
35 William Street, Pittston, PA 18640
Pastor:
Msgr. John J. Bendik
Assistants:
Rev. James P. Dougher
Senior Priest:
Rev. Hugh H. McGroarty
Deacon:
Rev. Mr. James G. Cortegerone
Rev. Mr. David Marx


Pastor Emeritus:
Rev. Peter J. Alisauskas, St. Casimir's
Daily Mass from St. Ann's Basilica
HOLY FATHER'S PRAYER INTENTIONS - FEBRUARY 2010
 Monthly prayer intentions from Pope Benedict XVI are:

    General: For all scholars and intellectuals, that by means of sincere search
                       for the truth they may arrive at an understanding of the one true
                       God.
  
   
Missionary: That the Church, aware of its own missionary identity, may
                             strive to follow Christ faithfully and to proclaim His Gospel to
                             all peoples.
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 This Web Site last updated on Thursday, February 04, 2010
 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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, February 07th,
        
        
Religious Education Classes will resume
        on February 7, 2010


        11:00 a.m.
        Holy Name Society Meeting
        Seton Catholic Cafeteria



   Monday, February 08th,
        
7:00 p.m.
        Liturgy Commission Meeting
        Parish Center Dining Room



  
  
Wednesday, February 10th,
        
1:30 p.m.
        Altar & Rosary Meeting
        
Church Hall



   Thursday, February 11th,
        
6:30 p. m.
        Care & Concern Clinic Mtg
        Parish Center Dining Room



   Sunday, February 14th,
        11:00 p.m.
        Religious Education
        
Seton Catholic

        6:30 p.m.
        Knitting Ministry
        Parish Center
MINISTRY OF THE WEEK 

 Our Parish Pastoral Council, in an effort to keep
 our parish well informed of our various ministries,
 has recommended that we highlight a Ministry of
 the Week. 

 This week we highlight our Church Decorators
 
This very dedicated group of volunteers prepares the
 environment for all our major feast days.  We are
 blessed with a beautiful church and our decorators
 enhance its beauty at Christmas, Easter, and
 Pentecost, for the seasons of Advent and Lent, and
 special celebrations such as the upcoming visit of
 Cardinal Rigali.  Gloria Blandina chairs this ministry
 and would be delighted to have many volunteers to
 participate in this truly rewarding experience.  Please
 call the Parish Office if you would like to volunteer
 your time and talent.



 The Parish Community of St. John
 the Evangelist is excited to announce
 that Cardinal Justin Rigali, Apostolic
 Administrator of the Diocese of
 Scranton will celebrate Mass at St.
 John the Evangelist Church on
 Saturday, February 27th at 4:30
 p.m.  Please join us in welcoming
 Cardinal Rigali to Pittston!
 STATIONS OF THE CROSS

 During Lent, Stations of the Cross will be
 celebrated on Fridays at 5:30 p.m. in the Upper
 Church.  The following parish societies will be
 invited to lead the Stations on the following dates:
        *February 19th - Liturgy Commission
        *February 26th - Holy Name Society
        *March 5th - Altar & Rosary Society
        *March 12th - Confirmation Class
        *March 19th - Bereavement Committee
        *March 26th - Youth Ministry
 DAYS OF FAST AND ABSTINENCE

 Just a reminder that Ash Wednesday and Good
 Friday
are days of fast and abstinence.  All
 Catholics 18 years of age and over are bound by
 Church law to fast; only one large meal and two
 smaller meals.  At the age of 60 (or if one is sick), a
 person is no longer required to fast.

 All Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence
 where all Catholics 14 years of age and older are
 required to abstain from meat.
  CARDINAL RIGALI TO VISIT
 ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 17th 2010



        7:00 AM        
        Upper Church - Mass & Distribution
        of Ashes.  Exposition of the Blessed
        Sacrament after 7:00 a.m. Mass until
        12:00 noon. 


        12:15 PM        
        Upper Church - Mass & Distribution
        of Ashes


        4:00 PM        
        Upper Church - Mass & Distribution
        of Ashes


        7:00 PM        
        Upper Church - Parish retreat
        concludes with Mass & Distribution
        of Ashes.  Homily to be given by
        Reverend Paul McDonnell, O.S.J. 
COLLECTION OF PALM

 As we approach the season of Lent, you are
 invited to bring to church the palm that you
 received last year on Palm Sunday and place it in
 the baskets near the main doors. The palm will be
 burned and used for ashes on Ash Wednesday.
 CONFIRMATION INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
 Confirmation Interview schedules are now
 available on line. Click link below to view
 schedule. Please remember, if they are unable to
 keep the assigned time, please call the office at
 654-0053.
Interview Schedule