May 16, 2013 6 min read

St. Patrick Parish, Canonsburg, will hold a Ministry Fair & Strawberry Shortcake Festival after the 7:30 and 10 a.m. and noon Masses on Pentecost May 19.

Stop by the cafeteria to learn about the many opportunities St. Patrick’s offers and how the ministries serve both the parish and community.

• All high school graduates in the class of 2013 are welcome to participate in a baccalaureate Mass set to begin at 10 a.m. June 2. Breakfast for graduates and their families will follow in the cafeteria.

Graduates should wear their caps, gowns and honor cords and report to the cafeteria at 9:45 a.m. For a registration form, call 724-745-4130.

Christ U. M. Church, Bethel Park, will hold “Feeling Stretched as a Caregiver” at 7 p.m. Wednesdays June 12-July 17. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide tools needed for caregivers to take care of themselves. To register, call 412-835-6621.

Temple Emanuel, Scott Twp., will hold Text & Context from noon-1 p.m. May 23. Conveners will be Rev. Jim Gilchrist, Rabbi Alex Greenbaum, Rabbi Mark Mahler, Father Brian Noel and Rabbi Howie Stein.

South Hills Assembly, Bethel Park, will present its spring musical, “The Star Factor” at 7 p.m. May 18 and 6 p.m. May 19. Cost is $6.

• HOPE Cancer Recovery with Pastor Key Stepp meets at 7 p.m. May 20.

• Employment Transition Group meets at 7 p.m. May 21. Help with resume writing, interview skills and job opportunities.

• Collision, young adult fellowship (ages 18-35) meets at 7 p.m. May 24 in the youth center cafe.

For details, call 412-835-8900.

Bethel Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park, sponsors adult classes as follows:

• Women’s Vineyard: What Happens When Women Say Yes to God? and Digging Deeper Vineyard, 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

• Men’s Vineyard: What is the Intersection Between our Faith and our Identity as Men?, 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

For more information, call 412-835-0405.

Our Lady of Grace Church, Scott Twp., offers “Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer” from 7:30-9 p.m. through June 27. Cost is $20. To register, call 412-279-7070.

Peters Creek Presbyterian Church, Venetia, will host a Strawberry Festival from 6-8:30 p.m. May 31. Enjoy fried chicken, roast beef and strawberry shortcake, games for kids and a theme basket drawing. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and $5 for children. Dessert only is $4. For tickets at 724-941-6210.

The Bible Chapel, McMurray, plans the following events:

• Night of Worship, 7-9 p.m. May 19.

• Help the Homeless 5k Run/Walk will be held on June 8 at the Washington campus. The walk will begin at 8:45 a.m. with the run starting at 9 a.m. This third annual event supports The City Mission, an assistance facility for homeless men and women in the City of Washington. All proceeds from the event will benefit The City Mission. For registration information, visit biblechapel.org

• Conditioning Kidz Basketball Camp begins June 11 for kids ages 6 and up (in three age groups) to brush up on basic skills as well as pick up games and contests.

• Men’s Ministry will hold a Ride for the Wreaths on June 8. Registration is at 9:30 a.m., departure at 11 from Steel City Harley Davidson, Washington. Refreshments will be available before the ride. A brief ceremony will be held at the Cemetery of the Alleghenies before returning to the chapel for lunch and entertainment. Donation is $20/rider or $25/pair.

For more information, visit www.biblechapel.org.

Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park, offers weekly contemporary service 6 p.m. Saturdays.

• Adult classes begin at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Topics include anger management, divorce care, marriage enrichment and healing is a choice.

• GriefShare, 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Thursdays. Cost is $15.

For more information, call 412-884-2722.

St. David’s Episcopal Church, Venetia, welcomes former parishioners from its 63-year history to help celebrate its first year of renewal as a vibrant Episcopal congregation. The parish’s founding and longtime rector, the Rev. Gibb Watt, will be a featured speaker at the anniversary Eucharist at 10 a.m. May 19. A cookout and blessing of a newly-planted community garden will follow.

For more information, call 724-941-4060.

Peters Creek Baptist Church, South Park, offers the following:

• Men’s Bible study, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The topic is “Battling Unbelief.”

• Women’s Evening Bible Study, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Exploring the book “Beloved Disciple.”

• Women’s Daytime Bible Study, 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays. Exploring the book “James: Mercy Triumphs.”

• GriefShare classes, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturdays.

For more information, call 412-833-6111.

The Hills Church meets at 10 a.m. in Upper St. Clair High School. A new program, “Firestarter: Learning to tame the spark” is starting. Visit www.hillspgh.com.

St. Thomas More Church, Bethel Park, will hold a baccalaureate Mass for all 2013 high school seniors at 11:30 a.m. May 19. A reception will follow in the Family Life Center. For more information, call Kelly Spadoni at 412-969-8374 to RSVP.

Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church, Green Tree, will sponsor its third “Scripture and Arts Exhibit” through May 19. Artists are from western Pennsylvania.

For more information, call 412-561-2431.

Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, will hold its Seventh Annual Women’s Spring Dinner at 6 p.m. May 28.

Guest speaker Chani Baron, codirector of Chabad of Howard County, Maryland, will speak about “The Makeup of a Jewish Home-The many shades and colors of our role.” There will also be a hands-on presentation with a personal trainer and beautiful harp music.

Enjoy a dairy dinner, wine and cheese, auctions, raffles and dessert.

Cost is $36/person and $18/seniors and students. Register online at www.chabadsh.com or call Batya at 412-344-2424.

Baldwin United Methodist Church will offer a three-day trip to Allenberry & Gettysburg Sept. 26-28.

Cost is $531 single occupancy, $435/double and $376 triple and includes transportation, lodging, meals and all stops listed, baggage handling, taxes, guide, meal and driver gratuity.

A $100 deposit is required. Final payment due by Aug. 20.

For more information, call Elaine Lewis at 412-885-4560.

Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, will offer Curious Tales of the Talmud, a six-week course from the Rohr Jewish Learning, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through May 29 or 10:15 a.m. Sundays through May 26.

For more information, call 412-344-2424.

St. Bernard Roman Catholic Parish will march in Eucharistic Procession along a several-block stretch of Washington Road, June 2, to celebrate the centuries-old Catholic feast day known as ‘Corpus Christi’ or The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. For more information, contact Rev. David J. Bonnar, Pastor, St. Bernard Church, at 412-561-3300.