Church briefs
Today through next week ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at South Union Fire Hall near the corner of Lebanon and South Mount Vernon avenues, Uniontown, will celebrate Communion at 10:45 a.m. worship Sunday. Refreshments will be served at 10:25 a.m. Pastor Nicholas J. Cook will deliver the sermon “Go for the Gold.’
ACCENT ON THE AIR, a radio program offered by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg, will include a segment on World Marriage Day by Bishop Anthony G. Bosco and a segment on reconciliation by the Rev. Leonard Stoviak this Sunday at 11:30 p.m. on 1020AM/KDKA in Pittsburgh or listen during the week online at www.acentontheair.org.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces the youth group will meet today from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the social hall. On Tuesday, the official board meets at 7 p.m. in the social hall. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces the Rev. James Fogg will lead praise choruses and hymns, accompanied by Jim Hutchinson, at Sunday’s 9 a.m. casual service. Rev. Fogg will give the message “Why He Came.’ The traditional 11 a.m. service includes Rev. Jim’s message and special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir, directed by Bill Dreucci, and Hutchinson on organ. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s church is available for all children age 4 and older.
A Heartfelt Luncheon will be held immediately following the 11 a.m. service to benefit the Ward Home. Menu is ham and barley soup, hot Italian hoagies, dessert and beverages. The cost is to bring an item for the Ward Home foster care program. Items needed are new or gently used dishes, small appliances, baby items, dish cloths, linens, towels and cleaning supplies or a teddy bear, which they present each youth as they arrive.
The Asbury Chancel Choir will rehearse from 12:15 to 1 p.m. in the choir rehearsal room. Those singers wishing to join the choir are welcome. The Asbury United Methodist Fellowship will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and is open to all youths in grades six through 12. Terrific Thursday Plus continues Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. with a program by Pat Mowen, prevention educator for the Crime Victims Center, about recognizing signs of abuse in children and what to do to help for the adults and the Bible Zone lesson and craft and choir for children. Dinner is served to all. The program concludes at 7 p.m.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE worships Sunday at West Bend at 8:30 a.m., South Brownsville at 10 a.m. and Brownsville First at 11 a.m. The Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. will speak on “Forgive and Forget.’ Sunday is the last day to make reservations for the Valentine’s Dinner on Feb. 16.
On Tuesday, the administrative council meets at West Bend at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, Small Groups – open to all women of the charge – meets at South Church at 10:30 a.m. while charge choir practice (to prepare for the choir festival) will be held at First Church at 7 p.m. and the First Church choir practice will be held at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, Brownsville Area Ministerial Association meets at 9 a.m. while the trustees meet at South at 6:30 p.m. and the administrative council meets at South at 7 p.m. For more information about any of the Brownsville charge churches, phone the charge office at 724-785-8704.
CALVARY APOSTOLIC CHURCH, located on Rolling Hills Estate road in North Union Township between Sylvan Heights Cemetery and the PennDOT facilities, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. The 6 p.m. Sunday service will feature the CAC Choir. Mid-week Bible study is at 7:30 p.m. February is Missions Month with the annual missions conference Feb. 22-23. For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. when the Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk gives the sermon “Share the Blessings.’ Deborah McKnight, Deborah Durst and Shirley Basile will be installed as elders. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated. The chancel choir and the youth choir will sing. Chance choir rehearses at noon.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN, 23 S. Gallatin Ave., will have Saturday Night Central Service with the Rev. Art Mace and special dramatization by the VIP Drama Team at 6 p.m. on Feb. 8. This is a contemporary prayer and praise-style worship service and is open to the public.
On Sunday, Rev. Mace, senior minister, will deliver the sermon “Who Will Be Crying at Your Funeral?’ at the 10:30 a.m. service. Keithette Quarrick will give the children’s sermon. The chancel choir will have special music. Nursery and preschool care are available during Sunday morning worship, which can also be seen Sunday at 5 p.m. on cable television channel 21.There will be no New Testament study on Sunday morning due to the elders’ breakfast at 8:30 a.m. For more information, phone 724-438-6821.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, across from Uniontown Wal-Mart, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. The praise team will lead the 8:30 a.m. service, while Bertie Batcho and Ed Fearer will be instrumentalists at the 10:45 a.m. service and Mary Lou Rohlf will present special music. The Rev. Jack Herman will continue the series “The Cross of Christ: The Power and Wisdom of God’ with this Sunday’s message “Real Success in the Race of Life.’ At 6 p.m., children can participate in the Kids on a Mission program while teen-agers have their own contemporary Power Jam service in fellowship hall. Adults will meet in the sanctuary, where Rev. Herman will lead the series study entitled “Becoming a Contagious Christian’ with the message “Building Relationships.’ Also a new members class, entitled “Understanding Cherry Tree Alliance Church,’ continues from 6 to 7 p.m. with Mike Stange leading.
CLARKSVILLE AND MILLSBORO CHURCHES welcomes guest Colleen Fine to lead worship at 9 a.m. at the Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church, Market Street, Clarksville, and at 10:30 a.m. at the Millsboro Presbyterian Church, Mill Street.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Main Street, Vanderbilt, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Women’s Bible study is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 6 p.m. with organist/choir director Eugene Lint. Weekly Bible study is Thursday at 7:30 p.m. John Jennings is lay minister.
FAIRDALE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 208 Nemacolin Road, Carmichaels, announces Dr. Robert English will provide special music for Sunday’s 10:45 a.m. worship. The sermon is “Priority.’ Evening worship is at 6 p.m. Wednesday’s service is at 6:30 p.m. with the study of John. The Rev. Tom Barnhart is pastor.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Donald J. Immel, senior pastor, preaches the sermon “Peacemakers, Part II.’ At 6 p.m., the adult elective classes will continue: Rev. Immel will teach “Experiencing God’ in the sanctuary, the Rev. Jason Lamer teaches “Parents of Teen-agers’ in fellowship hall, Sid Clevenger teaches “Biblical Financial Study’ in room 5 and Brian Seman teaches “Excellence in Evangelism’ in room 3. A well-staffed nursery is available during all services. Transportation is available by calling the Rev. Jason Lamer at 724-437-8101.
FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Oliver Road, Uniontown, will have Gospel Appreciation Sing on Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. with Guiding Lights, John Kline, Lavona, Betty Riecks, Free Spirit and the Choz’n 1’s. Food is available to purchase.
The church announces the Rev. Gerald Capan will deliver the message “What’s In a Name?’ at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Children’s Church and puppet ministry is Thursday at 6 p.m. For more information, phone the church at 724-439-2450 or e-mail the Rev. Gerald Capan at GAC@LCSYS.NET or the Web site at FORMINISTRY.COM/15401FFC.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLARKSVILLE will observe Deacons Rally on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Herman Jackson, choir and members of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Brownsville are guests.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC, welcomes the Rev. Norman Hunt as interim pastor during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. worship service. The chancel choir will sing. Anna Stump will greet the congregation. Derek Tolnai is acolyte. A second hour and nursery are held in conjunction with the service, directed by Rita Ballone. Friends and members of the congregation will join together on Sunday, Feb. 16, for a welcome reception for Rev. Hunt, following the morning service. The C.W.F. Naomi Circle meets Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Bible study is held Wednesday at 7 p.m., led by Andrew Davis. The C.W.F. Ruth Circle meets Thursday at 1 p.m., followed by chancel choir practice at 7 p.m. For more information, phone the church at 724-246-9387.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces Elder Richard Kara will preach at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service. Nursery care is provided every Sunday. Deacon Pam Luketich will be Sunday school teacher. The choir, directed by Edie Skekel and accompanied by organist Carolyn Davis, will perform. Youth group will host coffee hour. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church worships at 11:45 a.m. For more information about First Presbyterian, phone the church at 724-938-7676.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNS-VILLE, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, meets for worship Sunday at 11 a.m. The adult choir, directed by Thomas Rishel, will perform. There will be a special time for youths. There is staffed nursery for preschool-aged students provided by the deacons. Choir practice will follow worship. The Session will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information, phone the church at 724-785-3080.
GARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 481, Scenic Drive near Daisytown, announces the Lord’s Supper will be observed Sunday at the 11 a.m. worship hour. For more information, phone 724-938-7431.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Nick Philiposian will bring the message “The Telltale Tongue’ at Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship service. Mabel Yauger will provide special music. Brother Frank Hladinec will be Scripture reader. For more information, phone the office at 724-437-3401.
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, observes Blanket Sunday at the 11 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Mike Hall will bring the message. Calling the church office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation and a nursery.
On Monday, there is a cabinet meeting at 6:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. All church boards will meet at the church. On Tuesday, Bethel Plus meets at noon with a covered-dish luncheon. Dartball will have a bye game. On Wednesday, Bible study is at 10:30 a.m., family supper is at 5:30 p.m., Bible study is also at 6:30 p.m., children’s music is at 6:30 p.m. and choir is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday is ABW workday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with MBA Ministers meeting in the church library at 10 a.m. On Friday, Feb. 14, a Valentine banquet will be held to benefit the Dominican Republic Mission trip. For more information, phone the church by Feb. 12 at 724-437-6161. Following the meal, ABW has rescheduled their basket auction. Nursery/childcare is available. Bring $2 per child for child care pizza dinner.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, will have choir practice Sunday at 8:45 a.m. Worship is at 9:30 a.m., emphasizing the Church and the criminal justice system. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “A Witness to the Community.’ February is kitchen shower month for the church. Janet Adamovich is organist.
JACOB’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, located off Routes 21 and 166 (follow signs from the Marathon service station), Masontown, welcomes the Rev. Charles Hartbauer to Sunday’s 9 a.m. worship service with Holy Communion. A full liturgical service is included. The church telephone number is 724-583-9040.
MALDEN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (FULL GOSPEL-NON DENOMINATIONAL), located three miles west of West Browns-ville on Old Route 40 at Malden, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with special music by M.C.F. Praise and Worship Team. Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. David White is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-4280.
MASONTOWN BRETHREN CHURCH, 112 W. Church Ave., will host the video course “The Vision of a Leader’ with Dr. Bruce Wilkinson as program leader. Wilkinson was president of Walk Through the Bible for many years. He is the author of the book “The Prayer of Jabez.’ CBM Ministries out of Waynesburg will lead this course. It will be held Saturday, Feb. 15, and continue on Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost for the seminar is $10 if you pre-register and $15 at the door. The cost covers the workbook as well as light refreshments. This course is open to the public. For more information and pre-registration, phone the Rev. Curt Nies at 724-583-0279 or cnies@helicon.net.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, announces Pastor Rebecca Drover will deliver the sermon “Rising to the Occasion’ during Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. She will have office hours at the church the first and third Sundays of the month from 1 to 5 p.m. and through youth fellowship evening meeting, and on the first Monday of every month from 2 to 6 p.m. As a commissioned lay pastor, she is authorized to perform marriages, serve Communion and moderate session.
The congregation will have a catered dinner in the church social room to welcome Drover immediately after worship on Sunday, Feb. 23. There is no cost but reservations must be made with Mary Ann Saluga at 724-438-2401 by Sunday, Feb. 16.
The Grove Class anniversary celebration on March 15 will begin with a catered dinner at the church at 5 p.m. and continue with the show “Ain’t Misbehaving,’ a musical comedy, at the State Theatre in Uniontown at 8 p.m. Cost to attend just the dinner is $10 or to attend just the show is $21. All reservations and money must be in by Sunday, March 2. For further information, choice of entr?e and reservations, contact Trena Coffman at 724-737-5919.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, announces the coffeehouse will be open Saturday at 7 p.m. with the musical group Soul Harvest. Wednesday, youth night begins at 6 p.m., followed by Bible study/prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. and will be broadcast at 4 p.m. over CUTV. For more information, contact the Rev. Mitch Wall at 724-938-2712.
MOUNT ST. MACRINA RETREAT CENTER, Route 40, Uniontown, announces registration is due Saturday for Women’s Series (Part III), offered on Feb. 15. This series focuses on various forms of prayer that can foster and sustain a mature faith-life in these challenging times. Registration is due Feb. 14 for “Enjoying God’s Presence: A Day to Call Your Own,’ offered Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This program opens and closes with prayer. It is a day for personal prayer, reflection and rest in God’s presence. For more information, phone 724-438-7149.
NEW BEGINNINGS COVEN-ANT CHURCH, 171 Connellsville St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the praise team will lead a mix of gospel and contemporary worship, accompanied by pianist Adam Lawson and drummer Don Collins. The Rev. Mark Lawson will bring the message. During morning worship, Covenant Clubhouse is available for children ages 3 to 12 and a nursery for ages 0 to 3. The church also worships Sunday at 6 p.m. The church youth group meets during the evening worship in the youth room. This month, the youth ministers will teach a series “What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ Covenant Kids also meets during evening worship. Wednesday’s service begins at 7 p.m. Currently, the pastor is teaching a series on “Forgiveness.’ Other ministries are available at the church, such as “Women of Valor,’ a women’s ministry; and “Men of Integrity,’ a men’s ministry. Transportation is available for all services and activities. For more information or transportation, call the church at 724-437-0706 and leave a message in the appropriate mailbox.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, announces Robert Brooks and Glorybound will present special music at Sunday’s 9:03 a.m. service. The Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message “Unfailing Love.’ Children’s practice will be Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. There will be no ladies meeting in February.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., will hold a brief congregational meeting immediately before Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Ordination, installation and recognition of newly elected church officers will be held during the service. The Rev. Marnie Abraham Russell, interim pastor, will deliver the sermon “To Proclaim and Share.’ A fellowship time hosted by Pearl Cole will be held in the narthex after the service.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, announces the Session will host a fellowship coffee hour Sunday from 10:40 to 11 a.m. The congregation worships Sunday at 11 a.m., when the Rev. Keith Conover will preach “The Meaning of Life.’ Newton and Donna Stewart will be greeters. Ashley and Sara Linderman will be acolytes. The adult vocal choir, directed by Elaine Thomas will provide special music. Sandra Leichliter is organist. An adult-supervised nursery is provided for preschool children during worship. The family and fellowship committee announces tickets are available for the Feb. 16 lasagna dinner and musical program. Call the church for details at 724-677-2149.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces the Rev. Dr. John Rankin returns to the pulpit Sunday at 11 a.m. worship service, following his vacation. The service will be followed by the annual congregational meeting in the sanctuary. Year-end reports will be received and business will be discussed. “Salt Shakers’ is the name of Dr. Rankin’s sermon. The chancel choir will sing, directed by Mary Catherine Schmidt. Betty Ermlick is organist.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS announces Orthodox Christians will celebrate Zacchaeous Sunday on Feb. 9. The arrival of Zacchaeous Sunday alerts Orthodox Christians that Great Lent is on the horizon and the journey to Pascha will soon begin. On Wednesday, Orthodox Christians will celebrate the Feast of Three Hierarchs. Vespers for the feast will be held at St. George on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.
ST. HEDWIG/ST. CECILIA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH continues its series of sessions on Mariology (the study of Mary), on Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Cecilia Church Hall in Grindstone. This is a change in dates. The series will answer questions such as Who is Mary? How does the Church understand her role in salvation? What does the Bible tell us about her? Does she hinder our relationship with Christ or help? Is she an obstacle to ecumenism or a key to it? The Rev. Justin Matro of St. Vincent Seminary will present the sessions. Each 90-minute session will include the opportunity for questions and discussion. The series is open to people of all faiths. It is free of charge. There are free refreshments. For directions or information, phone the parish office at 724-677-2110.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Wait on the Lord.’ For more information call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at splcu@dp.net or visit the Web site at www.stpaulselcauniontown.org.
ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will celebrate the Holy Eucharist on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Thomas Waggoner and Dr. Allen Welsh. The crucifer and acolytes are Darren Webster, Kayla Warren and Meridith Balas. Religious education is held at 9:15 a.m. The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie is rector. For further information, phone 724-438-7731.
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, announces the congregation council and congregation planning teams will meet at the church from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a strategic planning session. The church worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion. Kid’s Time with God, a program for children ages 3 through 8, will be held in Noah’s Room. Fellowship time will follow the worship service. The Rev. Bernard W. Carl is pastor. For more information, phone 724-439-5884 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119, south of Uniontown, announces Harry Wilson will give the message “The Master’s Touch’ at Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. service. Birthday celebrants are Judy Balog, Joe Molenock and Jennifer Llewellen.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., (at Craig Meadows) Uniontown, announces Erick Fitzgerald, director of youth adult ministries, will give the sermon “Strength for Journey.’ Alpha Course is Tuesday at 6 p.m. Men’s breakfast is Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. Wise and Alive Valentine Luncheon is Wednesday at noon. Released time is Wednesday at 2 p.m. Prayer and praise service is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Romans Bible study is Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Banquet is Friday at 6 p.m. The church asks the congregation to keep the Rev. James Tweardy, pastor, in their prayers and thoughts. For more information, contact the church office at 724-438-2529.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kisner, interim pastor, will give the sermon “Practicing Forgiveness.’ A coffee fellowship will be hosted by the church family committee in the chapel after worship. A nursery is provided for children age 5 and younger during worship. The service is broadcast live over radio station WMBS, beginning at 11:06 a.m. For more information, phone the church office at 724-437-2709 or by checking the Web site at www.forministry.com/15401TPC3.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Bob Stein will bring the message. Paula Work will be storyteller; special music will be provided by the chancel choir. The church is open at 8:30 a.m. for prayer and praise. Valet parking and personal ear monitors are offered. For more information, phone the office at 724-438-8372.
On Feb. 14-16, the congregation will celebrate its 100th anniversary of worship on Robinson Street. Schedule includes Friday, Feb. 14: 5:30 p.m., Hand of the Master puppet ministry in the sanctuary, 6:30 p.m. children’s refreshments in fellowship hall, 7 p.m. youth service in the sanctuary with music by Jason and Jeremy Kendall and speaker Mike Swick of Meyersdale Church of the Brethren. Youth refreshments are at 8 p.m. in fellowship hall.
Saturday, Feb. 15: 4:30 p.m. hymn sing in the sanctuary, 5 p.m. spaghetti dinner (reservations can be made by calling 724-438-8372), 6:30 p.m. comedian Randy Riggle in fellowship hall and 7:30 p.m., the Three Rivers Gospel Quartet in the sanctuary.
Sunday, Feb. 16: 8:30 a.m. prayer and praise service in the sanctuary, 9:15 a.m. continental breakfast in fellowship hall, 9:30 a.m. church history, a Power Point Presentation, in fellowship hall, 10:30 a.m. worship service in the sanctuary with speaker Ron Beachley, Western Pennsylvania district minister.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, announces Ladies Prayer and Share group meets Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The congregation will meet Sunday for worship at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Bible study is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-439-4747.
WORD OF FAITH FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, located on Ferguson Road, Mount Braddock, will offer a special Valentine’s grand performance on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Heavens Handful, a children’s puppet show ministry, directed by Brenda Varney, will perform. Christian vocalists Lenona Ice and Debbie Inks will sing. Bobby Reed will provide musical accompaniment. A social with refreshments will take place afterwards. Family and children are encouraged to attend. A freewill offering will be taken. The Rev. Roger Ice is pastor. For more information or directions, phone Rev. Ice at 724-430-8093 or Bobby Reed at 724-438-0124.
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CATHOLIC YOUTH ASSOCIATION OF PITTSBURGH’S CAMP R is preparing for its 63rd anniversary this summer. The co-ed residential camp is located in Laurel Hill State Park. The camping season begins July 6 and ends Aug. 15. Call 412-621-3342 for a brochure. Camp R is an accredited camp of the American Camping Association.
MOUNT ST. MACRINA RETREAT CENTER, Route 40, Uniontown, presents “Wholistic Health for Clergy: Truth or Consequences, Session I’ on Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Offering is $20, lunch included. Registration due Feb. 22. Presenter is Barbara Ann Lewis, parish nurse and developer of Shalom Ministries for Clergy/Families for the Connellsville District of Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church. Phone 724-438-7149 for more information.
TOURS PLANNED: A tour to France, including Paris and Lisieux, is scheduled for the Lenten season, March 10-17. An extensive tour of France will be held April 21-May 2 with the Rev. Ed McCullough as spiritual director. A tour of Italy is offered May 19-28 that includes a papal audience. A tour to Italy Oct. 12-21 will include attending the beatification of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Space is limited for all trips. For a detailed packet on the tour you are interested in, call 800-242-0728 or fax a request to 724-543-2938.