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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICESDecember 24, 2015 |
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5:30 p.m. - Holy Apostles, St. Clair
Celebrant - The Rev. James C. Smith
7:30 p.m. - St. John's, Ashland,
Celebrant - The Rev. James C. Smith
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WINTER CLOTHING DRIVEDecember 13, 2015 |
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North Parish is hosting a winter clothing drive now until December 13. We are collecting hats, scarves, gloves and coats for all ages. Your donations will be given to a local charity. Thank you for helping those in need. |
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Chicken DinnerSunday, December 6, 2015
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Holy Apostles Church
307 E. Hancock Street, St. Clair
Tickets - $8.00
For tickets see Bonnie Baker
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Come enjoy ½ breast of chicken, baked potato, green beans, roll and beverage. Donations of desserts are needed. Proceeds benefit our general operating expenses.
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Food Bank MinistryDecember 2015 |
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During the month of December we will be collecting boxed potatoes, boxed stuffing, canned yams, canned vegetables, canned cranberry sauce and anything else non-perishable that could be used to enjoy the holiday meals! Thank you to everyone who donated products in November. If you are in need of food assistance, please call the church office at 570-429-7107 and we will direct you to a local food pantry. |
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DON'T BE ALONE THIS THANKSGIVINGYou are invited to:
Thanksgiving Day Dinner
November 26, 2015
Holy Apostles'
Episcopal Parish Hall
307 E. Hancock St.
St. Clair, PA
Call Bonnie Baker
(570) 429-2272
Church Office
(570) 429-7107
Eat In
Take Out
Delivery Available
Delivery beginning 11:00 A.M.
Take Outs - 12noon
Eat -In - 1:00 p.m.
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Volunteers are needed to cook, run deliveries and serve meals. WE WILL NEED A LOT OF VOLUNTEERS ON WEDNESDAY, THE DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING beginning at 9:00 a.m. and into the evening hours as well and also Thanksgiving Day.
We also need donations of: turkeys, potatoes, green beans, corn, cranberries, bread for filling, celery, onions, milk, eggs, and pumpkin pies. Monetary donations will also be accepted to help with the dinner. Please make checks out to: Good Shepherd's Guild. If you can donate any of these items or help with preparations, please, contact Bonnie Baker at (570) 429-2272 by November 19th so we can plan accordingly.
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Food Bank MinistryNovember 2015 |
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During the months of November and December we will be collecting boxed potatoes, boxed stuffing, canned yams, canned vegetables, canned cranberry sauce and anything else non-perishable that could be used to enjoy the holiday meals! Thank you to everyone who donated products in October. If you are in need of food assistance, please call the church office at 570-429-7107 and we will direct you to a local food pantry. |
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FALL 2015 UTO OFFERING
October 25th, 2015 |
The Fall UTO offering will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Envelopes will be provided in the church bulletin that day. This is a special opportunity for Episcopalians to deepen their faith in God through prayer and thankful giving. Thank you for your generosity. The Spring UTO offering was $56.00.
The United Thank Offering Prayer
GRACIOUS GOD, source of all creation, all love, all true joy: accept, we pray, these outward signs of our profound and continuing thankfulness for all of life. Keep each of us ever thankful for all the blessings of joy and challenges that come our way. Bless those who will benefit from these gifts through the outreach of the United Thank Offering. This we ask through Him who is the greatest gift. |
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North Parish's Annual MeetingOctober 18th, 2015 |
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The annual meeting for North Parish will be held at St. John's, Ashland on Sunday, October 18th. The combined worship service will be at 9:00 a.m. followed by the meeting of all parishioners and a brunch. All members of North Parish are asked to be in attendance. |
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Food Bank MinistryOctober 2015 |
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During the month of October we are collecting all boxed food items. Please look at the expiration dates on all donated foods. Thank you to everyone who donated products in September. If you are in need of food assistance, please call the church office at 570-429-7107 and we will direct you to a local food pantry. |
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Food Bank MinistrySeptember 2015 |
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During the month of September we are collecting any and all canned foods! Please look and verify that any donated products have not expired. Thank you to everyone who donated products in August. If you are in need of food assistance, please call the church office at 570-429-7107 and we will direct you to a local food pantry. |
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Peach FestivalAugust 18th, 2015
13th & Market Streets
St. John's, Ashland
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tickets - $5.00 |
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Come enjoy peaches, ice cream, baked good and a beverage.
Eat in or take outs available.
For tickets, call the church office at 570-429-7107 or see Bob Tiley.
Volunteers are needed to set up, bake treats, to sell tickets and to clean up.
If you can help set up and peel peaches, please arrive at the church the day of the festival by 9:00 a.m. Baked goods can be dropped off at that time. If you can help that evening, please arrive by 4:30 p.m.
Please use the sign- up sheets available in each church if you can help or see Bob Tiley.
Please note this fundraiser is to benefit North Parish's General Operating Expenses. We will need all church members to help make this fundraiser a success!
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PIONEER DAY CELEBRATION
August 15th, 2015 |
NORTH PARISH will participate in the Annual "Pioneer Day" Celebration on Saturday, August 15th at Higher Up Park, Ashland from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We will be selling: Halubki, halushki, donuts and coffee. Monetary donations and volunteers are needed. Please see Bonnie Hynoski or Lois Hewes if you can help. |
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Food Bank MinistryAusust 2015 |
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During the month of August we are collecting non-perishable breakfast and lunch items. Thank you to everyone who donated products in June. If you are in need of food assistance, please call the church office at 570-429-7107 and we will direct you to a local food pantry. |
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Food Bank MinistryJuly 2015 |
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During the months of July and August we are collecting non-perishable breakfast and lunch items. Thank you to everyone who donated products in June. If you are in need of food assistance, please call the church office at 570-429-7107 and we will direct you to a local food pantry. |
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Strawberry FestivalJune 17th, 2015
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Holy Apostles Church, St. Clair, PA
Come enjoy:
Strawberries and Ice Cream
Baked Good
Beverages
Eat in or take out.
Tickets are $5.00 - See Lois Hewes
Or call the church office at 570-429-7107
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Volunteers are needed to set up, bake treats, to sell tickets and to clean up.
Please use the sign- up sheets available in each church if you can help or speak to Lois Hewes.
If you can help set up, please arrive at the church the day of the festival by 9:00 a.m. Baked goods can be dropped off at that time.
If you can help that evening, please arrive by 4:30 p.m. Baked goods can be dropped off too.
Also, we need people to stay after the festival to help clean up!
Proceeds will benefit North Parish's General Operating Expenses. |
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Food Bank MinistryJune 2015 |
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During the month of June we are collecting canned tuna and chicken. Thank you to everyone who donated products in May. If you are in need of food assistance, please call the church office at 570-429-7107 and we will direct you to a local food pantry. |
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BISHOP'S VISIT
May 10th, 2015 |
The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, Bishop Provisional will visit North Parish on Sunday, May 10, 2015. A combined service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Apostles, St. Clair. A luncheon will follow the service. Everyone is invited. Please call or email the church office by May 1st if you will be attending the luncheon so we can plan accordingly. |
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BOB JONES MEMORIAL BREAKFAST
 May 3rd, 2015 |
Everyone is invited to breakfast immediately following the 9:00 a.m. service at St. John's, Ashland.
The breakfast is hosted and sponsored by the family of the late Bob Jones, Sr. Everyone is welcome!
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Food Bank MinistryMay 2015 |
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During the month of May we are collecting canned vegetables and canned fruits. Thank you to everyone who donated products in April. If you are in need of food assistance, please call the church office at 570-429-7107 and we will direct you to a local food pantry. |
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THE SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION
EASTER SUNDAY
April 5th, 2015
9:00 a.m.
St. John's, Ashland
11:00 a.m.
Holy Apostles, St. Clair
Celebrant - The Reverend James C. Smith
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GOOD FRIDAY
April 3rd, 2015
7:00 p.m.
St. John's, Ashland
Combined Service of North Parish
Spoken Service
Celebrant - The Reverend James C. Smith
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MAUNDY THURSDAY
April 2nd, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Holy Apostles, St. Clair
Combined Service of North Parish
Celebrant - The Reverend James C. Smith
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Food Bank MinistryApril 2015 |
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During the month of April we are collecting breakfast items. Thank you to everyone who donated products in March. If you are in need of food assistance, please call the church office at 570-429-7107 and we will direct you to a local food pantry. |
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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
March 2015
The Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday
Blessing & Distribution of the Palms
9:00 a.m. - St. John's, Ashland
Celebrant - The Reverend James C. Smith
11:00 a.m. - Holy Apostles', St. Clair
Celebrant - The Reverend James C.Smith |
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Food Bank MinistryMarch 2015 |
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During the month of March we are collecting breakfast items (cereal, oatmeal, pop tarts, etc.) Thank you to everyone who donated products in February If you are in need of food assistance, please call the church office at 570-429-7107 and we will direct you to a local food pantry. |
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Food Bank MinistryFebruary 2015 |
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During the month of February we are collecting comfort type foods. (soup, canned meals, manwich, mac & cheese, etc.) Thank you to everyone who donated products in January. If you are in need of food assistance, please call the church office at 570-429-7107 and we will direct you to a local food pantry. |
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