About St. John the Evangelist · Pittston, Pennsylvania
St. John the Evangelist Parish is a Roman Catholic parish located in Pittston, Pennsylvania, serving the local community with regular Masses, liturgical ministries, and outreach programs. The parish operates from 35 William Street and offers a variety of ministries including food pantry, kids’ closet, and toy & book corner. It is part of a larger network of parishes in Pittston, including St. Joseph Marello and Our Lady of the Eucharist. The parish emphasizes liturgical life, sacramental celebration, and community service through its ministries and volunteer opportunities.
- Patron
- St. John the Evangelist
Why belong here
Join St. John the Evangelist Parish to be part of a community that supports you through ministries like the Food Pantry, Kids’ Closet, and Toy & Book Corner. Engage in liturgical ministries such as altar serving, lectoring, and choir, or connect with others through prayer and hospitality. The parish offers a welcoming environment for all ages and backgrounds, centered on the Eucharist and service to others.
Mass times at St. John the Evangelist
Weekly Mass schedule
Adoration times
- Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries to serve the community and deepen faith life. These include Care & Concern Ministries (Food Pantry, Kids’ Closet, Toy & Book Corner, Personable Pantry) and Liturgical Ministries (Altar Servers, Cantors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, Ushers, Hospitality, Choir, Church Environment, Prayer Ministry, Card Writing Ministry).
- Care & Concern Ministries
- Liturgical Ministries
Liturgical Ministries
These ministries support the celebration of the Eucharist and other liturgical events. Volunteers serve as altar servers, lectors, ushers, cantors, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. The parish also has a choir, prayer ministry, and hospitality team.
- Altar Servers
- Cantors
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Lectors
- Ushers
- Hospitality
- Choir
- Prayer Ministry
- Card Writing Ministry
- Church Environment
Care & Concern Ministries
These ministries provide practical support to families and individuals in need. The Food Pantry, Kids’ Closet, Toy & Book Corner, and Personable Pantry are open to the community with specific schedules and requirements.
- Food Pantry
- Kids’ Closet
- Toy & Book Corner
- Personable Pantry