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Rev Edward M. Czemerda Anniversary - May 27

All are invited to a Mass of Thanksgiving Commemorating the Silver Anniversary of Ordination of Rev. Edward Czemerda to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ, on Pentecost Sunday, May 27th at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 787 Freeport Rd., Creighton PA. All attending are asked to wear something RED to commemorate the Solemnity of Pentecost. Light reception immediately following in the Parish Hall. Questions, direct to eczemerda@aol.com.

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19th Annual Golf Classic - June 21

FORE! Calling all golfers. Catholic Charities of Washington County Office is hosting its 19th Annual Golf Classic at Southpointe Gold Club on Thursday, June 21st. Come enjoy a beautiful day on the greens! Your participation helps provide counseling services, parenting education and basic needs assistance to our neighbors in need. Registration details and sponsorship opportunities are available at www.ccpgh.org or call 724-228-7722. Thanks for your support!

"Jonah" - Sept 12

One Day Tour (Lancaster PA - "Jonah") - Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Wednesday, September 12th, your departure time is set for 7:00 a.m. from Ave Maria Church Parking Lot, located at 126 Church St. Bentleyville PA.

Sit back and enjoy the Pennsylvania scenery to Lancaster. Your lunch is at Hershey Farm Restaurant. You will be visiting Rockvale Square Outlets for some serious shopping time.

You will enjoy a matinee performance of Sight & Sounds newest show, "Jonah". A faithful and righteous prophet of God, who suddenly disobeys and runs away! As a result, he encounters a TERRIBLE storm, an ENORMOUS fish, a TINY worm, a MIGHTY wind, a BLAZING sun, a WICKED empire and the GREATEST revival in history. Through it all, God reveals his extreme mercy and love for ALL.

Cost is $160 per person. Please contact Marlene Lutes at 724-239-5023. A $75 deposit is due with reservation and final payment due July 25th.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends

Upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends in 2012: September 21-23, Four Points Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport and November 16-18, Bishop Connare Center Greensburg. Call 412-635-7775 or visit us on the web at YourMarriagelsWorthlt.org.

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Spain & Portugal - Oct 4-13

Join Fr. Stan Gregorek from St. Mary Parish, Cecil, PA for a 9-day trip to Spain and Portugal on October 4-13, 2012. This fully escorted trip is $2,569 per person (double occupancy) and includes your air, hotels, daily buffet breakfasts and 3 dinners. We will be visiting Madrid, Fatima, Lisbon, Seville and many more exciting locations. For more information call Donna at 724-745-3022 or the parish office at 412-221-1560. For more information check our website at www.stmarycecil.org.

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Catholic Eastern Caribbean Cruise

Come and sail away on a 7-night Catholic Eastern Caribbean Cruise with Father Martin Jones December 9 - 16, 2012 on the Carnival Pride out of Baltimore, Md. Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, (Orlando), Nassau (Bahamas), and Freeport, (Bahamas). Prices begin at $1,114 for two passengers, which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass and Rosary offered. Space is limited. For future info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 1-860-399-1785 or dpayttc@aol.com.

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Summer Sports Camps

Bishop Canevin High School is offering a number of sports camps this summer for grade school students seeking to improve their skills and perhaps participate at the next level. Led by a qualified staff of instructors that includes members of the Bishop Canevin Coaching Staff, each camp is designed to teach the fundamentals of each sport in a fun and encouraging environment. The camps include boys and girls basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, boys and girls soccer, tennis and volleyball. For more information or to receive a brochure detailing each camp, call the Bishop Canevin Athletic Department at 412-922-7400 x37 or e-mail bowmand@bishopcanevin.org.

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LAOH Looking for New Members

The Mary Ellen O'Neill-Division #4 of the LAOH is looking for new members. If you are a female of Irish descent, married to someone of Irish descent, or adopted by someone of Irish descent and a practicing Catholic, we invite you to become a members of our organization.

Although there are a large number of Irish living in the Washington County Area, we are the only LAOH Division in this area. We have members who live in the Elizabeth Area and in Washington.

We meet at Mary Mother of the Church Family Center in Charleroi at 6:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of eight months of the year. If you would like to know more about the LAOH, please contact Dorothy Weldon at 724-258-3352 or Rose Venanzi at 724-258-5295 (e-mail - irishgma122@hotmail.com)

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Looking for Singles

Looking for a new way to meet people, make friends, and share good times with others? Check out the Catholic Alumni Club. The group offers parties, picnics, hiking, volleyball, tennis, softball, dinners, trips, scripture study, community service, bowling, cultural and many other great events. For more information, visit our website: www.cacpittsburgh.org. Check out our Facebook page or call 412-341-4070. Join before August 1st and receive a $5 discount of your membership.

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Sign Up for E-Newsletter

Bishop Canevin High School invites all alumni and friends to join the school's E-mail Newsletter Mailing List. Our e-Newsletter is a free service that allows the school to provide you with school news, alumni updates, upcoming event alerts and reunion announcements.
To join, simply take a moment to enter your e-mail address in the sign-up box on http://blog.bishopcanevin.org. Alumni that do not receive the print version of our newsletter can update their information under the "Alumni" tab on www.bishopcanevin.org.

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Duquesne Univ Financial Awards

Duquesne University is offering 50% Tuition and Fee Scholarships to Fall 2012 Entering Education Freshmen as part of the University's commitment to all new freshmen entering our Leading Teacher preparation program in Fall 2012.

For more information about this scholarship opportunity, please contact the office of Admissions at 412-396-6222 or visit www.duq.edu/lead. Special Financial Awards are available on Select Graduate Programs. New students can save up to 25 percent on tuition and fees. Visit www.duq.edu/graduate for a list of available programs and eligibility requirements.

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Volunteers Needed

Harmony Hospice is seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers in the Washington PA area to provide supportive assistance to individuals with life-limiting illnesses. Volunteers are needed to provide patient companionship and care giver respite. The most vital service a volunteer can provide is being available and to simply listen. Our patients reside within their own homes or in facilities.

For questions or concerns, call 412-276-4700 or e-mail dscott@harmonyhospice.com. Training is provided.

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Volunteers Needed

Make a difference - Do you feel called to be present and help someone with a life limiting illness?

Gateway trains men and women to fulfill this calling with hospice patients and their families. Volunteer today. Call 412-536-2020.

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Volunteers Wanted

Volunteers are an important part of our team that brighten the days of our patients and families. Volunteering as little as a couple of hours per month can provide invaluable service when families need it the most. Please consider becoming a valuable part of our team. Contact Christina, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at 724-745-4247.

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Local Bereavement Support Groups

Bereavement support groups are open and available, at no charge, or age restriction, to anyone who has experienced loss of a loved one. These meetings are facilitated by Amedisys, and are held monthly at the following venues:
• Washington Senior Citizens Center
- 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
• Claysville Senior Citizens Center
- 4th Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
If you have any questions please call Keith Meier, Amedisys, at 724-746-6581.

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Links to Retreat Houses

Browse "Resource Links" under the "Resource" Menu selection for retreat houses in the area.