
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.
Weekend Mass Video
Mass for Christmas – Available after 4:30pm
Christmas Videos
By clicking HERE you will be redirected to a page with videos from our parish in celebration of Christmas and Advent, including Lessons and Carols, Advent Evening Prayer, a Christmas Piano Recital, and a Christmas Organ Concert!
Festival of Lessons and Carols Program
Festival of Lessons and Carols can be found HERE and a program to follow and sing along with can be found below.
9am | 11:30am
Christmas Mass Schedule
Confessions Reservations are not required – Monday, December 21 from 5pm to 6pm
Christmas Eve Masses Reservations Required
2pm | 4:30pm | 10:00pm
(Please note that the 8pm Mass has been Cancelled.)
Christmas Day Masses Reservations Required
Volunteers Needed!
We are in need of volunteers to assist us during Weekend Masses in our parish. There is a need for greeters to further assist our team in checking reservations and safely welcome people to Mass, seaters to help our ushers fill the church as efficiently as safely as possible within social distancing policies, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, cleaners to help sanitize the Church after Masses. This is crucial as we strive to maintain a clean environment for us all, clergy, staff, and parishioners alike, to safely attend our services and worship in our venerable church. Cleaning supplies (rags, gloves, masks, etc.) and other materials will be provided. If you are interested or have further questions, feel free to message us here on Facebook or contact the parish office by phone at 570-654-0053. Thank you!
Clergy and Staff
Pastor
Rev. Joseph P. Elston
Assistant Pastor
Rev. Jackson Pinhero, OSJ
Pastor Emeritus
Msgr. John J Bendik
Deacon
Mr. David Marx
Deacon
Mr. James Cortegerone
Director of Religious Education
JoAnne McHale
Director of Music Ministry
Dr. Charles Stevens
Pastoral Associate/Youth Ministry
Michael Sowa
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm
Or by appointment
Contact Us
St. John the Evangelist
35 William Street
Pittston, PA 18640
Phone – 570.654.0053
Fax – 570.654.3751