Worship News & Notes

Ash Wednesday services

St. John’s United Church of Christ: The Board of Deacons at St. John’s United Church of Christ will host a pizza dinner on Ash Wednesday, February 26, at 6:30 pm in the Assembly Hall. Attendees may bring a salad or dessert to share if they wish. A worship service with Holy Communion (gluten-free bread is available) and the Imposition of Ashes will follow at 7:30 pm. United Voices and the Children’s Choir will join together to sing special music. The church is at 500 W. Main St., Lansdale. All are welcome! Call 215-8555489 or visit www.st-johnsucc.org

Central Schwenkfelder Church will host a communion service on the night of Ash Wednesday, February 26th, at 7:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Please join us as we prepare our hearts and minds for the season. There will be a message, music by the worship team, communion, and the symbolic placing of nails in the cross as a way to remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross—a very moving experience for those who have attended this service in the past. 2111S. Valley Forge Rd., Lansdale. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 211 S. Main Street, North Wales celebrates Ash Wednesday on Wednesday, Feb. 26th at 7 PM with a Communion Service, special music and distribution of Ashes. All are welcome. Off street parking and handicapped accessible. Church 215-699-4604WWW. stpetersnorthwales.org Saint Miriam Parish & Friary: Lent will feature a cross made of lifejackets that belonged to unknown migrants who died at sea attempting to reach the Greek Island of Lesvos. The cross will be hung inside the main entrance. The exhibit is entitled: “Lent 2020Through the Eyes of the Refugee.” Saint Miriam offers two Ash Wednesday services at 12:15pm (lunch time break service) and 6:30pm (a full mass) in the sanctuary located on the corner of Bethlehem Pike and Church Road, Flourtown. Open to everyone.

This week

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: 211S. Main St., North Wales celebrates The Transfiguration with Holy Communion Services at 8:30 and 10:00AM. The choir and Men’s Ensemble will sing Shine on Us at both services. During the 10o’clock service there will be SPARK Sunday school, and a nursery for infants and toddlers. Our annual food drive runs during the months of February and March. All donations are for Manna on Main Street. Non perishables such as canned meats, fruits and vegetables, pasta, peanut butter, boxed meals, baby items, tea, coffee, condiments and cereal. Boxes for your donations are in the Narthex as you enter the Sanctuary. Our goal is 2020items for 2020!! The youth are fundraising for the ELCA Youth Gathering in 2021with a Lasagna Dinner on Saturday March 14th at 5:30in the Fellowship Hall. Tickets are on sale after each service, or call the church office. All are welcome. Off street parking. Church: 215699-4604. www.stpetersnorthwales.org.

St. Mary Church Mardi Gras Night at the Races: Gather your family and friends for our Mardi Gras Night at the Races event on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 5-11pm, at Saint Mary Hedge Hall. Admission of $35includes a delicious buffet, a complimentary drink, horse races, casino games, high-end electronic raffles, and fabulous door prizes!!! Proceeds benefit Catholic Education. For more information on sponsorships or to reserve a table, contact Sandi at 610.287.8156 or visit www.churchofsaintmary. org. Saint Mary Church is located at 40 Spring Mount Road in Schwenksville. Free meal: The Lansdale Presbyterian Church, 450 Oak Park Road, Hatfield Township, hosts a free meal on Sunday, February 23, at 1:00pm.

Pancake Supper: A Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 2871 Barndt Road at the corner of Sumneytown Pike, Upper Salford. The

cost is $7per person; $25 for families of 4or more; and free for children under 3. Proceeds benefit the youth education. For more info, call 215-234-8020 or visit www.churchoftheholyspirit.net.

Music

Gwynedd Square Presbyterian Church: Concert by singer songwriter Jason

Gray on Friday, May 1, 2020 at 7:00at the church. Jason Gray is an American Contemporary Christian singer songwriter. He bridges the gap between inward thinking and contemporary folk and hookminded pop adding his own spiritual perspective to the mix. He has released a number of CD’s with his most recent ones, Order (EP) and Disorder (EP). Tickets go on sale on Saturday, February 15th through Eventbrite.com. Cost of the tickets is $20.00 for General Admission and $30.00for a limited number of VIP tickets which include a Meet and Greet Jason Gray prior to the concert.

St. John’s UCC: The Children’s Choir at St. John’s United Church of Christ will sing “Come, Celebrate God’s Gift of Music” by Mark Patterson at the 10:15am service on February 23. In addition, the Chancel Choir

will sing “God Be in My Head” by John Rutter. The church is at 500W. Main St., Lansdale. All are welcome! Call 215-855-5489or visit www.st-johns-ucc.org Zwingli United Church of Christ Free Concert: Join us for a relaxing afternoon with Curry Moyer and His Brass Ensemble. The concert is being held on Sunday, March 1 at 4 pm at Zwingli UCC, 350 Wile Avenue, Souderton. A free will offering will be taken. Reception

to follow the concert. This event is supported by the Mildred Mitchell Music fund.

Save the date

Holy Hour for Vocations: This monthly Holy Hour highlights the need for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life and the necessity to pray for them. It also provides an opportunity to give thanks for the high dignity of the vocation of marriage and Christian family life from which all vocations flow. Thursday before First Friday 7 PM, Saint Maria Goretti Chapel, 1601Derstine Road, Hatfield www. stmariagoretti.net

Families

Catholic Grandparents Association: Saint Maria Goretti Parish Center, 1601Derstine Road, Hatfield. Immaculate Heart of Mary Room (Lower Level) Wednesdays May 13, August 12, and November 18, 2020 9:30AM to 11:00AM. Join other grandparents in passing on the faith to future generations, keeping prayer at the heart of the family, and helping, supporting and valuing each other in this great task. Meetings include morning refreshments, conversation regarding relevant grand parenting topics, and the sharing of ideas and stories to strengthen the vocation of the Catholic Grandparent. To register contact: Angela McClellan at 215-721-0199(Ext. 202) or Angela.McClellan@stmariagoretti.net. Visit us at www. stmariagoretti.net

Shopping destination

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: Surprise 50 percent off and other specials every week at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Thrift Shop at 211 S. Main St., North Wales. Hours are Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit local charities. Our boutique line joins our new maternity line as well as clothing for children and women, books, art, jewelry, attic treasures, toys, housewares and more. Call (215) 699-4604.