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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

HOLY FATHER'S PRAYER INTENTIONS - DECEMBER 2011
Monthly prayer intentions from Pope Benedict XVI are:

    General: Victims of Natural Disasters.
                   That the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and
                       material comfort they need to rebuild their lives. .

    Missionary: Dedication to Peace.
                             That the dedication of Christians to peace may bear witness to
                              the name of Christ before all men and women of good will.

This Web Site last updated on Saturday, January 15, 2012

Third 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.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES

   Sunday, January 22nd,
         6:30pm
        No Knitting Ministry Until
        Further Notice
        Parish Center


     Tuesday, January 31st,
         7:00pm

Pastoral Council Meeting
Fr. Cirba's Office

HOLY NAME SCHOLARSHIPS

   Applications for the Holy Name Scholarship are now
   available at the Parish Center. The scholarship is open to
   all active parish members entering college or presently
   attending an accredited school. Applications can be
   submitted to the Parish Office, care of the Holy Name
   Society. All applications must be received by April 5th.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY MEETING

   The Holy Name Society will meet on Sunday, January
   22nd     at 11:00 a.m. in the Seton Catholic Auditorium.
   Plans will be finalized for the Night at the Races on
   February 18th, also an update of the Lottery will be
   discussed. Lottery returns must be in before January
   31st . Members of the Altar and Rosary are invited to
   attend. All members are invited to attend. New members
   are welcome.

PITTSTON CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP

   The next meeting for the Pittston Catholic Youth Group will
   be held on Sunday evening, January 22, 2012 from 5pm to
   6:30pm. The meeting will be held in the Religious
   Education Center at Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish.
   Please check the facebook page for Our Lady of the
   Eucharist Parish for any further notice

   HOLY NAME SOCIETY LOTTERY TICKETS

   Tickets are now available at the Parish Center for February
   2012, Monday through Friday 9am-4pm and in the
   vestibule of St. John the Evangelist Church. Lottery
   tickets are $10 each. Proceeds benefit the Holy Name
   Society projects and our Parish. Returns must be in before
   January 31, 2012 in order to register all tickets. Thank you
   for your support.

NIGHT AT THE RACES

   The Holy Name and Altar & Rosary Societies of the Parish
   Community of St. John the Evangelist will sponsor a Night
   at the Races on Saturday, February 18, 2012 to be held in
   Seton Catholic Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and
   post time starts at 7:00 p.m., admission $5.00 (admission
   free with the purchase of a horse--$10.00 a horse).
   Refreshments included with admission. ADULTS ONLY.
   Those attending are asked to bring canned goods for The
   Greater Pittston Food Pantry.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

If you are looking for help coping with the recent loss of a loved one, consider joining St. John the Evangelist Bereavement Support Group. The support group will begin meeting on January 24th and will continue meeting on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 till 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center Dining Room. For more information, please call the Parish Office at 654-0053.

FAITHFUL STEWARDS

We thank the members of our Healing Hearts Bereavement Ministry who begin another session on this coming Tuesday. They give of their hearts in sharing compassion to all who are grieving. Our team includes Nancy Baiera, Bill McMahon, Nancy Poder, Theresa Schubel and Fr. Hugh McGroarty.

KNOX MINE ANNIVERSARY

Today marks the fifty-third anniversary of the Knox Mine Disaster where twelve miners from our community lost their lives in this terrible tragedy. During the 10:00 a.m. Mass, we pray for them and for all miners who lost their lives. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.

INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Individual Financial statements indicating your yearly contributions to the parish will be mailed in the next few weeks. If you do not receive your statement or if there is an error in the statement, please contact the Parish office. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of the parish and its many ministries. You can "catch up" on your 2011 offerings until this weekend of January 21st and 22nd.

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS - A PARISH CELEBRATION

As a parish community, we gather together to encounter Christ's presence in the celebration of the sacraments and encourage one another in our journey of faith. In order for parishioners to join in these celebrations and joyful occasions, children in public and Catholic school preparing to receive First Holy Communion or Confirmation should plan to receive these Sacraments at the parish. First Holy Communion is scheduled for Sunday, May 6, 2012. Confirmation is not scheduled to be celebrated until the Spring of 2013. Parents are asked to watch the bulletin for upcoming announcements and/or meetings.