Church briefs for the week of May 8, 2008
North American Martyrs Catholic School in Monroeville will hold a bingo night on May 31 in DeLuca Hall.
Doors will open at 6 p.m., with bingo starting at 7.
Ticket price is $20, which includes six bingo cards for all 14 games, plus hot and cold drinks.
All proceeds will benefit the school. For tickets, call 412-856-8074.
The school, which offers all-day kindergarten, grades one through six and before- and after-school programs, is accepting applications for 2008-09.
Accredited by Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, the school has tuition assistance available.
To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be age 5 by Sept. 1. For a tour or additional information, call the school's office at 412-373-0889.
More information also is available online at www.namschool.org.
Catholic Daughters
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Rene No. 1868 at North American Martyrs Catholic Church will meet this Saturday, beginning with the 8 a.m. Mass.
The organization, which is devoted to unity and charity, supports Meals on Wheels, Wagner House, Morality in Media, pro-life groups, Trinity Missions and other causes.
For more information, call 412-372-1161.
Women's Guild
Women's Guild of North American Martyrs Catholic Church in Monroeville has installed new officers.
They are Dot Urick, president; Mary Jane Beemiller, vice president; Eileen Filar, secretary; Eileen Varlotta, treasurer; and Carol Martony, membership.
For more information on the group, call 412-856-7486.
Scrapbooking event
Scrapbooking enthusiasts can take part in the next Crop for a Cause event at St. Ber-nadette Catholic Church in Monroeville, which will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 17.
Proceeds from the event will support Mission Society of Mandeville.
Cost is $20 for seven hours of non-stop scrapbooking, lunch, drinks, snacks, door prizes and access to Creative Memories consultants. For more information, call 412-310-4482 or 412-380-8998.
Mothers Group
St. Bernadette Catholic Church's Mothers Group meets from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. every Thursday in the "Stay and Play" room off the school hall.
Members hear tips on raising children in a Christian way and meet new people. For more information, call 412-856-0868.
Reciting Rosary
Ladies of Charity from North American Martyrs Catholic Church in Monroeville will recite the Rosary at several nursing homes this month.
Group members will be at Golden Living Nursing Home, Sunrise and Autumn Ridge at 10:30 a.m. on May 16. On May 20, they will visit The Cedars at 10 a.m. and Arden Courts at 11 a.m. Residents of the facilities and their guests are welcome to participate.
Interfaith art exhibit
An interfaith art exhibition will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 31 and from noon to 4 p.m. on June 1 in the gymnasium at Garden City United Methodist Church in Monroeville.
Ribbons will be awarded in several categories. Light refreshments will be served.
Artwork must be registered in advance. Entry fee is $4 per adult (up to four pieces), free for students in kindergarten through grade 12.
Entry fees should accompany registration forms, which are available at the church and at www.gardencityumc.org.
For more information on submitting artwork or other questions, call Sally at 412-856-2882.
Baccalaureate Mass
St. Bernadette Catholic Church will hold its annual Baccalaureate Mass for graduating high school seniors at 10 a.m. on May 18.
Letters covering details will be sent in advance to seniors.
Heinz Field tour
Monroeville Christian Church's Adult Explorers, formerly Over 55 Group, will tour Heinz Field this Saturday.
The group will meet at the church at 9 a.m., then carpool to the stadium, returning at about 1:30 p.m.
Cost is $6.50, but people age 55 or older can take part for $4.50. For more information, contact Bill Flickinger or call the church at 412-373-3560.
Lake outing
A private lake near Greens-burg has been reserved by Monroeville Christian Church for an adult fishing and fellowship outing on May 24.
Fishing will run from noon until 2 p.m., followed by cooking of the day's catch. Participants will depart from the lake at about 6 p.m.
For more information, contact Cindy or Harry Bolan or call the church at 412-373-3560.
Speaker
The Rev. Christopher Gibson will speak at St. Berna-dette Catholic Church during all Masses on June 7 and 8.
He will speak about Food for the Poor, a ministry that provides direct relief to the poor throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
Gibson, ordained in 1975 to Passionist Order, is general secretary for Passionist Missions, in addition to working on behalf of Food for the Poor.
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