Religion – Nov. 6
On Nov. 9, Father Leo Patalinghug, Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, celebrated chef, founder of Grace Before Meals and author of the cookbook “Spicing Up Married Life,” will offer two presentations on marriage and family life, a special “Spicing Up Married Life” cooking demonstration and Mass at St. Benedict the Abbot Catholic Church, McMurray; St. Louise DeMarillac Parish, Upper St. Clair; and St. Thomas More, Bethel Park.
The schedule for this event, sponsored by the Marriage Enrichment Ministry, follows:
• Spiritual Combat, 1 p.m. at St. Louise DeMarillac. An expert in martial arts, Fr. Leo will use his gifts to relate to teens and help them relate to God.
• Fr. Leo will co-celebrate Mass at St. Benedict. at 5 p.m. with Fr. Robert Miller.
• “Spicing up Married Life” presentation for adults, 6:30 p.m. at St. Benedict, followed by a cooking demonstration by Fr. Leo.
• Reception, 8-9 p.m., featuring wine, cheese and fresh fruit.
Admission for the Spiritual Combat presentation is free for registered teens. Tickets for the “Spicing Up Married Life” presentation are $40 per couple and $20 per person, which includes a copy of Fr. Leo’s book. For more information, contact Carol Schuck at 724-941-0268 or visit GraceBeforeMeals.com.
St. Patrick Parish Youth Group, Canonsburg, will be selling their homemade hoagies after all weekend Masses on Nov. 16-17. Choose from Italian, turkey or roast beef hoagies for $6 each. Proceeds benefit youth ministry mission trips.
Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, will offer the following programs:
• “Life in the Balance: Jewish Perspectives on Everyday Medical Dilemmas,” a new course by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, includes: Option 1, 7:30-9 p.m. six Wednesdays, through Dec. 4 at Crowne Plaza South, Bethel Park; Option 2, 10:15-11:30 a.m. six Sundays, beginning Nov. 10 at Chabad. Fee is $95 per person, textbook included, or $170 per couple.
• The Heroines of Chanukah, presented by the Women’s Circle, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Rivka Saks will also share tips on home and office organization. Cost is $10. Bring a new toy for the annual Chanukah Toy Drive. RSVP to 412-344-2424 or batya@chabadsh.com.
• Annual Chanukah Toy Drive for hospitalized and underprivileged children. Drop off new, unwrapped toys at Chabad Nov. 12-26, or at Chabad’s Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting 3-5 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon (second level, near fountain). For information, call 412-278-2658 or email barb@chabadsh.com.
• Chanukah Story Hour with Batya Rosenblum – 11 a.m. Nov. 20 at the Galleria, second floor.
• Chanukah Celebration, 3 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon. Enjoy activities and crafts, Klezmer music, Chanukah doughnuts, a raffle and more. A Grand Menorah Lighting will take place at 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 412-344-2424.
• In addition to its regular Hebrew School, held 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays, Chabad will offer a new program from 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesdays at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Bethel Park. For more information, call 412-344-2424, visit www.chabadsh.com or email rabbi@chabadsh.com.
Christian Mothers
Christian Mothers and Women’s Guild at St. Patrick Parish, Canonsburg, will meet in the cafeteria at 7 p.m. Nov. 6. Members of the guild who passed away this year will be remembered. Members will also play bingo.
Bob Tully will be the guest speaker at Beth Israel Congregation’s Shabbat services in Washington at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Tully will give a presentation on the “State of Judaism in Germany Today” as seen through his travels. Tully, the husband of Beth Israel Board of Directors member Beth Tully, is a pilot for USAirways.
St. Benedict the Abbot Church, McMurray, will hold Eucharistic Adoration 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 7.
St. Gregory Byzantine Catholic Church, Upper St. Clair, will host the Slavjane Folk Festival on Nov. 9. A traditional Slavic dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. The concert will follow presenting the Slavic heritage and culture through song and dance. Tickets are $25/adult and ages 12 and younger/$15. Proceeds benefit the ECF program and youth ministry. To RSVP, call 412-835-7800.
Catholic women in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are welcome to a Ladies Night Out, a time of reflection, inspiration and education at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at St. Paul Seminary in Crafton. Learn about Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women). No cost. For more information, call 412-848-4235.
Blanket Night will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at St. Margaret Church in Green Tree. Make a polar fleece tie blanket to donate to charity.
Bring 1 1/2 yards print polar fleece and 1 1/2 yards coordinating solid polar fleece and scissors. For more information, call 412-921-5570.
Christ the Redeemer Parish, Canonsburg, will hold a Veterans Day Healing Service at 6 p.m. Nov. 11. The service is dedicated to all veterans and their families. A free meal will be offered after the service.
Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, offers Sunday worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m.
• The Presbyterian Women are collecting gently worn designer and top name clothing for a boutique sale set for 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 10. For donation pick-up, call 724-941-9050.
South Hills Assembly, Bethel Park, offers the following fall classes:
• Adventure Men Brother Bob’s Big Steelhead Fishing at Lake Erie, Nov. 9-15. Call 412-583-9626.
• Women of Excellence led by Pastor Sue Willis, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11.
• HonorBound Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 9 a.m. Nov. 9. Call 412-276-8138.
• Veterans’ Day program, 9 a.m. Nov. 11.
• Thanksgiving feast, youth groups, 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Turkey provided. Bring a side dish or dessert to share.
• For information, call 412-835-8900.
Bethel Presbyterian Church offers the following:
• Sundays: Little Tykes, led by Lisa Wilfong and Cass Tabler for pre-K through second grade, 9:15-9:45 a.m.; Concord, led by Art Brandenburg for grades three-six, 9:15-9:45 a.m.; Youth, grades seven-12, 9-9:30 a.m.; and Adult, on Genesis, led by Pastor Tom, 9-9:45 a.m.
• Wednesdays: Women’s Book of Proverbs study, led by Nancy Galbraith, at 10 a.m.; Women’s Bible study, led by Kathy Fry, at 7 p.m.
Christ U.M. Church, Bethel Park, plans the following:
• Questions Christians are afraid non-Christians will Ask, 9:30 a.m. Sundays Nov. 10-Dec. 1.
• Triple A (age 55+) Textile History and lunch, noon Nov. 13.
• Ladies Night Out Winter Wonderland, 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 15. Activities include professional massage, yoga, jewelry making, wreath making, cooking and cake decorating. Advance registration is $15. At the door pay $20. Register at the church.
The Bible Chapel, McMurray, will hold the following:
• “Advent-Preparing for Christmas” – Published by The Journey with Ron Moore, the book is available in the Chapter 2 Bookstore and online and includes a CD of 10 Christmas carols performed by the Worship Arts team of The Bible Chapel.
• Operation Christmas Child: Pack any standard-sized shoebox with school supplies, hygiene items, toys and hard candy/gum and drop off any weekend through Nov. 17. Boxes will be sent to needy children around the world, along with a gospel booklet in their native language. Shoe boxes are available at The Bible Chapel, as well as box labels and brochures with packing instructions.
• Women’s Bible study: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Book of Matthew.
• Dinner and programs: Wednesdays, with dinner at 5:30 p.m. ($6/each or $20/family) and programs at 6:30 including Revi Clubs for kids, Roots Student Ministry and Bible Institute for adults.
• The Bible Chapel will be a collection site for unwanted medication. Visit the website for dates and times.
• Men’s Thanksgiving Breakfast, 8 a.m. Nov. 23; Sermon Series: Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas, Nov. 30-Dec. 1.?
• Sermon series: Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
• Spring Women’s Conference featuring Kay Arthur of Precept Ministries International, April 25-26, 2014, South Hills Campus. Reduced tickets available at itickets.com and the Chapter 2 Bookstore. Visit the website for a schedule and ticket pricing structure.
For more information, visit www.biblechapel.org.
Trinity United Methodist Church, McMurray, will hold a spaghetti dinner and bake sale 4-7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 in Fellowship Hall.
Dinner is $7 for adults and $4 for ages 4-12. Younger children are free. Take-out available.
DivorceCare Ministries at South Hills Church of the Nazarene, Bethel Park, will offer a seminar titled “Surviving the Holidays” from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 7. This seminar will help those who are separated or divorced get through the holidays and discover new ways to enjoy them. There is a minimal charge for materials, but scholarships are available. For more information, call 412-831-6333.?
On Nov. 10, Mount Lebanon United Methodist Church welcomes former Senior Pastor Emeritus Dr. H. Pat Albright (1978-1994) to the pulpit.
“Do You Believe in Miracles?” will be the sermon topic at the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. worship services.
Dr. Albright is one of several guest clergymen substituting on Sundays for Senior Pastor The Reverend Oden Warman, who is recovering from shoulder surgery. The Rev. Warman will return to the pulpit Nov. 24.
For more information, call George Lindow at 412-221-2564 or email Gelindow@verizon.net.
The deadline for advance orders of nut, poppy and apricot raisin rolls from St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Canonsburg, is Nov. 10. Orders can be picked up at the Thanksgiving Bake Sale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 23.
To place orders, call 724-743-0231 or 724-225-9593.
Canonsburg U.P. Church offers a GriefShare program at 6:30 p.m. through Nov. 20 in Fellowship Hall. For details, call 724-745-0800.
Christ U.M. Church will join Westminster Presbyterian Church in a combined Thanksgiving Eve service at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27 at Westminster in Upper St. Clair. Combined choirs will provide the music. For more information, call 412-835-6630.
Christian Crafters at Fawcett U.M. Church, Bridgeville, are collecting items for its Christmas shoe box ministry for Native American children. Fleece blankets for infant to preteens are also being made. Needed are two yards of fleece material, slippers, socks, mittens, gloves and hats as well as small toys and books.
For more information, call 724-941-1103.
Calvary Full Gospel Church on Hickory Grade Road in Bridgeville, holds prayer service in the chapel every second and fourth Monday.
• Sunday school is held weekly. Refreshments served at 8:45 a.m. followed by class at 9 a.m.
• House of Hope, a rescue home in El Salvador for teenage girls and children, has opened. For information or to contribute, call the church.
• Pastor Bob Pilardi continues his Sunday series, Win Your Battle.
• Beth Moore’s “Breaking Free” series on DVD for ladies only, 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays in the chapel. Workbooks are available.
• Men’s study, Wednesdays in the prayer room. Study a six-part DVD series by John Bevere titled “The Holy Spirit.” Workbooks available, but not required.
Call 412-257-1707 for more information.
Grace Community Church, Bridgeville, formerly known as Journey Church, holds worship services at 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Pastor Bryan Thiessen will continue to preside over the congregation at its original location, 56 Prestley Road.
Bethany Presbyterian Church, Bridgeville, presents My New Life conducted by Dr. John Mazzola at 6 p.m. Sundays. The focus will be on marriage, relationships and personal needs. To register, call 412-600-05618.
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Carnegie, has returned to its regular schedule. A contemporary service of Holy Communion is held at 6 p.m. Saturdays, traditional Holy Communion liturgies at 8:15 and 11 a.m. Sundays, and Sunday school is held at 9:45 a.m.
Community Bible Study holds its fall nondenominational study from 7-8:40 p.m. Mondays at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon.
This year’s study will be the Book of Romans and its relevance to daily life. Topics include: Who is righteous in God’s eyes? Is God for us or against us? How do we love one another?
For more information, call 412-600-8756.
Ruthfred Lutheran Church, Bethel Park, offers a woman’s Bible study on the Book of John 9:15-11:20 a.m. Wednesdays.
A nursery and children’s ministry for infants through kindergarten will be provided, offering crafts, music and Bible stories.
For more information, call 412-831-6398.
The Nurture Committee at Wright’s United Methodist Church, Venetia, will sell Enjoy coupon books through the end of the year. Proceeds benefit the youth summer camp program.
To purchase a book at $30 each, call 724-348-5718.
Youth groups at John McMillan Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park, include Kids’ Klub (grades three-six) and Trailblazers (grades seven-eight). The youth groups meet 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Dinner is $2.50. Call 412-833-4704 for details.
Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park, offers a seven-week Bible study for women Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Call 412-884-2722 to register. A weekly contemporary service is held at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Peters Creek Presbyterian Church, Venetia, holds fall worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday school classes for adults and children begin at 9:45 a.m. For more information, call 724-941-6210.
Legacy Baptist Church, located in Accelerando Music Conservatory, offers Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Choir practice is held at 10:10 a.m. Sunday school is at 10:30. Bible study is at 7 p.m. Thursdays.
For more information, call 724-621-6785 or visit www.legacybaptistchurch.us.
Beth Israel Congregation, Washington, is offering a free one-year membership to any new Jewish member.
Regular Shabbat services are held at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 a.m. Saturdays. For more information, call 724-225-7080.
St. Valentine Church, Bethel Park, will hold a Santa Breakfast 8:30-11 a.m. Dec. 7.
Activities will include games, prizes, face painting, a balloon artist, magician, music and dance party and gift bag for all children.
Cost is $25 for families of two adults and children ages 2-12, or $9 for individual adults and $7 for individual children. Children age 2 and under are free.
Deadline for reservations is Dec. 1. For more information, call 412-835-4415.