Masontown news
Madrigal Feaste The Asbury United Methodist Church, corner of Dunbar Street and Beeson Avenue in Uniontown, will present the “Asbury Christmas Madrigal Feaste.” The Feaste will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with seating beginning at 6:15 p.m. Call 724-437-2435 for ticket availability.
Christmas cantata
The Masontown Ecumenical Choir will present a Christmas cantata this evening at All Saints Roman Catholic Church at 7 p.m.
The choir is directed by Gail Diamond. It is comprised of members of local churches. All are invited.
Christmas rolls, pierogies
St. Mary’s Church, Leckrone, is accepting orders for potato and cheese pierogies at $4 per dozen and nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls for $7 each. To place an order, call 724-737-6788, 724-583-2580 or 724-438-8670.
The final date to pick up an order is Dec. 17.
Christmas eve services
Grace Chapel Presbyterian Church will hold a traditional candlelight Christmas Eve service beginning at 7 p.m. at the church located at 1214 Walnut Hill Road in High House. The Rev. Geoff Rach will be officiating.
The Masontown Methodist Church will hold its Christmas Eve service at 11 p.m. There will be candles, Holy Communion, Christmas carols and the Christmas message.
Pal’s Club party
The annual combined Pal’s Club/Auxiliary children’s Christmas party will be held on Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. in the club’s main social hall.
Treats and refreshments will be furnished to the club members’ children and Santa Claus will be in attendance.
Senior center
November was a busy month for the Masontown Seniors. The group held blood pressure screening, site council and election of officers. New center officers are: president, Shirley Rhodes; vice president, Clara Delaney; secretary, Josephine Putila; recreation, Mary Corob; education, Tillie Del Gado; grievance, Agnes Kormanik; treasurer, John Mrazeck; dining room, Jenny Ebner; and FACA representative, Clara Delaney.
The group enjoyed a Veterans Day program with readings by various members. Cards, bingo, recipe exchange, trivia and holiday celebrations highlighted the month of November. Rounding out the month was the birthday celebration with Sophie Capan, John Bozek and Tillie DelGado being honored.
New members are always invited to attend by calling 724-583-7822 for lunch reservations.
Masontown U.M. Church
Today, the Rev. Bob Lewis will deliver the morning message “Refiner’s Fire” as the congregation celebrates the second Sunday of Advent. Adult Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. and the worship service is at 11 a.m. Youth Group meets at 7 p.m. today. Bible Club for children in grades preschool to fifth is on Thursdays from 4-6 p.m.
The children and youth will present a Christmas play on Saturday at 7 p.m. There will be a covered-dish dinner at 6 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Community Kitchen
The Masontown Community Kitchen will serve its bi-weekly meal on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Masontown First Presbyterian Church, located at 102 W. Church Ave. in Masontown. This week’s meal will be home made chili with Panera Bread breads, desserts and beverages.
The public is invited to attend, enjoy a good hot meal and visits with friends and neighbors; there is no charge for the meal. The volunteers and members from the various churches and community of Masontown provide hospitality and fellowship.
Donations are welcomed. The Community Kitchen is grateful for the many contributions that have been made by generous individuals, businesses and organizations. Specific donations in November were from Panera Bread of Uniontown, breads, rolls and pastries; the Italo-American Club of Masontown, pizza ingredients; and the Klondike Clergy Association, CROP Walk funds.
Currently the Community Kitchen is in need of a freezer, large stainless soup pots and cafeteria trays, which can be donated or purchased. Call Kathy at 724-583-1332 if you can help with these items.
The staff is comprised of volunteers from the Masontown area and anyone who would like to help cook, serve, wash dishes or host, is invited to please call Bettie at 724-583-7464.
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church of Masontown invites the public to worship with us on Sunday morning at 11. Benjamin Glaser, third-year seminary student from Pittsburgh, will bring the message. Minute for Mission this week is by Kathy West. Ushers are Frank Martin, Peter Sisko, Arnold Koon and David Martin.
The church is located at 102 W. Church Ave. in Masontown.
Public is invited to attend the church Community Kitchen located in the church social room where meals are provided.
Preschoolers invited
Albert Gallatin Area School District is an advocate for quality childcare and education for preschool children. In order to provide a smooth transition from preschool to school, children entering kindergarten at the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year and their parents are invited to attend an elementary school Christmas program.
A book titled “The Night Before Kindergarten” will be distributed to preschool children attending a program. A booklet for parents containing transition information will also be distributed. Programs will be held at the following schools: Smithfield Elementary on Tuesday or Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Masontown Elementary on Thursday at 1:30 p.m., George J. Plava Elementary on Dec. 19 at 9:30 a.m., and D. Ferd Swaney Elementary on Dec. 20 at 9:30 a.m. or 2 p. m. Programs were previously held at A. L. Wilson Elementary and Friendship Hill Elementary.
Christmas caroling
Join us as we sing traditional Christmas carols around the community Christmas tree on the corner of Main and Church streets on Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Hot chocolate and cookies will follow in the Methodist church social hall. A brass band will lead the singing. This fun activity is open to the entire community. Bring a friend.