Masontown news
Homemade noodles St. Mary’s Church in Leckrone is offering a limited supply of homemade noodles. The noodles can be purchased for $3 per pound by calling 724-583-2580 or 724-438-8670.
Sportsman Bash planned
A Sportsman Bash will be held on Oct. 30 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Masontown Volunteer Fire Hall.
Guns, a boat and many other prizes will be given away. Call 724-583-0915 or 724-583-2183 for more information or to purchase tickets.
Chicken, biscuit dinner
The Fairchance Free Methodist Church, 53 S. Morgantown St. in Fairchance, will hold a chicken and biscuit dinner on Oct. 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. Eat-in or take-out meals are available for $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.
Advanced tickets may be purchased by calling the church office at 724-564-5000.
Masontown Senior Center
On Sept. 2, the Masontown Seniors enjoyed a Labor Day program and the group enjoyed a picnic on the Sept. 7 with the Smithfield Seniors. Grandparents Day was held on Sept. 9. Josephine Putila received a rose pin for having the youngest great grandson. Virginia McCann had the most grandchildren, 28, and Agnes Bogozi had the oldest great grandchild. Virginia Lowe had the youngest grandson and Agnes Bogozi was the oldest great-grandmother. Each one won a prize.
Paul Harvey Day was celebrated on Sept. 12 with readings by Tillie Delgado, Jenny Ebner, Mary Corob and Josephine Putila. Martha Lindeman read about Milton Hershey as they celebrated Chocolate Day on Sept. 13.
Sept. 14, was the 3K walk at Sampey Park in Perryopolis. Bucky Shaffer won first place in the mile walk in his age group and first place in the overall age group. George Crosby won first place for the mile walk.
The group enjoyed a bible study, singing and brain games. Blood pressure screening was held and a trip to the Buckwheat Festival in Kingwood.
Birthday celebrants included Agnes Bogozi, Bety Lemley and Mildred Wheeler.
The Masontown Senior Center is always welcoming new members and guests. Seniors are invited to visit anytime.
Party planned
The Friends of the Library will hold its Christmas party at 1 p.m. on Dec. 12 at Hartley Inn in Carmichaels. Paid reservations for this event are to be turned in at the library by Nov. 16.
Reservation forms, which include dinner selections, and more detailed information about the party, may be picked up at the library. For more information, contact party chairpersons, Anita Nolle at 724-583-8505 or Donna Parish at 724-583-2812.
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library will meet at the library on Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. Anyone interested in becoming a member is welcome to join us. Annual dues are $3.
Library Story Hour
All parents who registered their preschooler for the library’s preschool story hour are reminded that the first session will meet on Wednesday from noon until 1 p.m. Registration for story hour is presently closed due to full enrollment.
United Methodist Church
The Rev. Bob Lewis will be preaching today at the United Methodist Church. His sermon is titled “Be My Guest,” and based on the text of Matthew 22:1-14.
There will be a time of fellowship after the service with light refreshments served in the social hall.
The church is located on the corner of Main and Cross streets in Masontown. It is handicapped accessible with a ramp to the front door and a rest room on the main floor adjacent to the sanctuary. Children are welcome.
Prior to the worship service, the Methodists offer Christian education classes, starting at 9:45 a.m. There are classes for pre-schoolers, elementary age, youth and adults.
The young people start their class with breakfast at 9:30 a.m. in the basement, then move to the sanctuary for the singing of songs and then to classes.
All are welcome to attend any of the classes, especially persons curious about the Christian faith or seeking information about the Methodist tradition.
The youth group meets at 7 p.m. Several of their past events have included canoe and rafting trips, Kennywood, pool parties and a bonfire.
Upcoming events include a lock-in, a sex-education workshop and the regular Sunday meetings, games, snacks, fellowship and a lesson about how the Christian faith applies to the youth in their daily lives. Prayer for each other concludes in the evening. Youth in grades six and up are welcome to attend.
For more information about the church or any of its ministries, contact Lewis at 724-583-9207 or visit the church Web site at www.mumchurch.org.
Turkey bingo
The Pal’s Social Ladies Auxiliary will hold a turkey bingo this afternoon beginning at 2 at the club social hall. The public is invited to attend.
Christmas cantata
Practice for the Masontown Ecumenical Choir Christmas cantata will be held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Masontown Methodist Church. Gail Diamond will be directing the choir again this year. Everyone is invited to attend.