St. John the Evangelist Parish Community

   35 William Street Pittston, PA 18640 | 570.654.0053 | office@stjohnspittston.com

Welcome to our parish!

Rectory Office Hours:

Monday - Friday | 9 AM - 4 PM

Mass Times: 

Monday - Friday ~ 7:30 AM

Saturday ~ 4:30 PM

Sunday ~ 9 AM & 11:30 AM

Clergy and Staff: 

Rev. Joseph Elston

Pastor - office@stjohnspittston.com


Deacon David Marx

Deacon


Cathy Rusnok

Parish Secretary - office@stjohnspittston.com 


Jackie Rinish

Parish Secretary - office@stjohnspittston.com


JoAnne McHale

Director of Religious Education - joannemchale@stjohnspittston.com


Carl Boos

Food Pantry Director

Rev. Jackson Pinhero, OSJ 

Assistant Pastor 


Michael Sowa

Director of Music and Liturgy/Pastoral Associate - msowa@stjohnspittston.com


Tommy Flynn

Director of Youth and Family Ministry - tflynn@stjohnspittston.com


Rick Rinish

Director of Grounds and Maintenance


Bob Ayre

Director of Cemeteries

Upcoming Fundraisers

Splash Into Summer Calendar Raffle - Take a chance to win gift cards, prize sets, and more. Chances are available at the parish office or in the back of the church. Chances are $10 each. Prize Calendars can be viewed and downloaded HERE

Blackstone Grill Raffle - Take a chance to win a Blackstone Grill. Chances are $5 each and are available in the bulletin or at the parish office. 

Parish Memorial Garden

Thank you for the continued support of our Parishes Memorial Garden. We are currently in the process of engraving and placing all ordered bricks. We look forward to memorializing/honoring your loved ones. Thank you for your continued support and patience as we work to place all ordered bricks. 

If you are interested in purchasing a brick for a family member or loved one, please contact the parish office.