WHY JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?

Imagine being a part of an organization that fills your heart and mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference. Knights of Columbus men, 18 years of age and older, are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life. For information about the Knights of Columbus, contact Leonard V. Ridilla at 724-539-1813.

SAINT VINCENT OBLATES

The Oblates of St. Benedict affiliated with St. Vincent Archabbey will meet at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, in Brownfield Room 202. The topic of discussion will be Chapter 11, entitled “Humility,” from the book the Path of Life. Those who have copies of the book should bring them; copies will be supplied to others.

A series of monthly classes on Benedictine spirituality will continue on Sunday, November 15, from 3-4:25 p.m. in Brownfield Room 202. To appreciate the teaching one does not need to have attended previous sessions.

Those wishing to pray Vespers with the monks at 5 p.m. and then stay for supper should contact Fr. Donald at 724-805-2291 in advance.

BONIFACE WIMMER CLOSING CEREMONY & MASS
A limited number of free tickets for the Boniface Wimmer Closing Ceremony and Mass will be available for pick up in the Parish Office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - St. Gregory Chapel, every Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

MASS with PRAYERS and BLESSINGS for HEALING - Fr. Bill Kiel

December 1, 7 p.m., St. Christopher on the Lake, Prospect

ADELPHOI TUESDAY AFTERNOON BINGO - Cancelled until further notice because of flu season concerns.

“STEDRY VECER” - Sunday, December 6, Bishop Connare Center, Mass at 4 p.m., followed by Slovak Christmas Eve Dinner, RSVP to 724-423-4199 before November 30.

 Homemade cavatelli or spaghetti dinner - Visitation Church, Mt. Pleasant, Saturday, November 21, 4-8 p.m., adults $8.50, children $4, children under 3 free.

“LUNCH WITH THE LORD” - Advent program with Fr. Robert J. Roche, OSB, Friday, November 27, and Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17, noon-1 p.m., in Parish Assembly Room.

THANKSGIVING INTERFAITH SERVICE - Christ United Church of Christ, Latrobe, Wednesday, November 25, 7 p.m.   Fr. Gilbert will be participating in the service. Please come and bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Pantry.

“CHARLEY’S AUNT” - Presented by Greensburg Central Catholic High School at Greensburg Garden & Civic Center, November 21, at 8 p.m. and November 22, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 and available at the door one hour prior to curtain.

CONCERT SERIES - SVC presents Ran Dank, piano, Friday, December 4, 8 p.m., Carey Center, tickets $15 available at the door or by calling 724-805-2565.

A FUNERAL MASS FOR MOZART - Presented by the Pittsburgh Symphony at Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, December 4 and 5, 8 p.m., December 6, 2:30 p.m., call 1-800-743-8560 or www.pittsburghsymphony.org.

SPAGHETTI DINNER - Saturday, November 21, 5-7:30 p.m.,  cost is a donation, Grove, benefits SVC Women in Business.

NET RETREATS - For youth in grades 9 to 12, December 9-13, at various locations. St. Vincent Youth Group will be going to Holy Trinity, Ligonier, on Thursday, December 10, from 5-9:30 p.m.  For more information call Tina at 724-539-8629, ext. 17 or visit www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/youth.