The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
Annual Women’s Breakfast
SHERRILL » Christ Church United Methodist will hold its annual Women’s Breakfast on Sunday, May 6 at 8 a.m. at the church, 417 Park St. Guest speaker will be Cheri Schmalz of the KEYS Program. Tickets are $5. For reservations, call (315) 363-1061. The church is handicapped accessible at the Park Street entrance.
Chicken barbecue set for May 12
CANASTOTA » United Church of Canastota, 144 Center St., will hold a Drive-Thru Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, May 12 beginning at 11 a.m. The menu includes a half chicken, salt potatoes, coleslaw, beans, roll and dessert for $10, or $9 with the donation of a non-perishable item for the food pantry. To order ahead, call (315) 697-9222.
Enrich Missions presentation planned
CANASTOTA » Believ- ers’ Chapel at 2657 Seneca Turnpike is hosting an Evening with Enrich Missions on Friday, May 18 at 7 p.m. Co-founder Wayne Tingle will present the mission goals and discuss the work his team is doing to enrich the lives of the people in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Refreshments will be served at the meet and greet to follow. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Catholic Daughters will meet May 15
ONEIDA » Due to Confirmation, Court Our Lady Catholic Daughters No. 1250 will hold its business meeting the third week of the month on Tuesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Church in the Parish Center. Highlighting the agenda will be the recitation of the Rosary with parish members followed by a business meeting. The rosary will be recited in honor of the Blessed Mother, the Court’s Patroness. All Catholic women are invited to come and join the members for the rosary. Fran Roehm and Sue Uryniak and their committee are in charge of refreshments. Committee members are Nancy Brody, Joan Mancuso, Kitty McMahon, Sue Willey, Patricia Fleming, Barbara McDermott, Sue Tyler and Sharon Zieppieri.
Craft festival planned for June 9
RICHFIELDSPRINGS » The 39th Annual Friendship Craft Festival sponsored by the Church Of Christ Uniting will take place on Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Spring Park on Route 20. The event will also include a bake sale and chicken barbecue served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Food will also be available from the Richfield Youth Sports organization. The crafters go through a juried process to assure that the items they are offering for sale are truly handmade and fine quality. For event information, e-mail friendshipcraftfestival@yahoo.com. For an application and festival details go to www.rschurchofchristuniting.com.
Senior ministry offered Wednesdays
VERONA » St. Peter’s Lutheran Church will hold a Christian Ministry for Seniors each Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 4897 Old Oneida Road. There will be coffee and conversation, Bible study, and at 10:30 a.m. a special program will be held. There will also be exercise and lunch at noon.
Friendship Inn open each Thursday
MORRISVILLE » Friendship Inn at St. Joan of Arc Church offers a free weekly meal to the Morrisville community every Thursday beginning at 5 p.m. Non-denominational and open to all, regardless of financial need, Friendship Inn draws on a small army of volunteers who fulfill numerous tasks, from set-up, cooking, serving, to clean-up. Volunteers are always needed. Donations are welcome as well to supplement food offerings and to purchase equipment and supplies. Checks may be made out to Friendship Inn, c/o St. Joan of Arc Church, 6 Brookside Dr. P.O. Box 1087, Morrisville, N.Y. 13408. For more informa- tion contact Patty Higgins at (315) 684-3070.
Clothing donations accepted at St. John’s Church
ONEIDA » St. John’s Episcopal Church, 341 Main St., has been chosen by St. Pauly Textile, Inc. as a repository for used clothing. St. Pauly’s mission is to provide wearable clothing to people who need it, both in the United States and Third World countries. Items that can be collected include clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, linens, blankets, curtains and stuffed toys. No rags or fabric scraps, pillows, toys or household goods are accepted. Donations are not cut up or shredded. Items should be placed in plastic bags (no larger than 13 gal. size) and placed in the chute of the shed located on St. John’s driveway. Donations are acceptable any time of the day or night. This mission has provided more than 30 million garments to people all over the world who are in need.