Delco gathering in Rose Tree Park for annual Day of Prayer
‘Grease’ director returns to Radnor to show new documentary
UPPER PROVIDENCE » Delaware County will have its 31st annual Day of Prayer gathering at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2 at Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Road.
The program will include praise and worship, as well as prayers led by various members of the local community.
The event will feature communal praying, prayer ministers available for personal prayer and healing prayer, as well as lots of free prayer guides, books, resource tables, and free information about local ministries available to all residents of Delaware County.
Limited chairs will be provided, so guests are advised to bring a lawn chair or picnic basket. A food truck will also be available, as well as an ice cream truck offering the first 100 cones for free.
The National Day of Prayer tradition predates the founding of the nation, evidenced by the Continental Congress’ proclamation in 1775 setting aside a day of prayer. In 1952, Congress established an annual day of prayer and, in 1988, that law was amended, designating the National Day of Prayer as the first Thursday in May.
This year’s theme calls Americans to “Lift Up God’s Word in Prayer for Our Nation.”
For generations, Americans have lifted up Scripture-filled prayers in every season and circumstance. From the first national calls to prayer by our Founding Fathers seeking divine guidance, the truths of the Bible have been the foundation for prayer through every tragedy and triumph in our history.
Since 1952, the annual National Day of Prayer has been an opportunity for Americans to pray together in faith, standing on promises of God. On May 2, tens of thousands of people will again gather to intercede for neighbor and nation and pray for those who lead, and those in need. Together, as a nation, participants will pray for every area of influence, including our government, military, families, education, churches, businesses and the media.
“We are privileged to live in a nation that still honors the practice of prayer,” said Patti Bruno, director of the Delaware County National Day of Prayer Task Force. “Not every country has this religious freedom that we in America enjoy. Prayer matters. Here in America, we are blessed to have a law that draws us together annually to pray. We cannot take that for granted. It is our privilege to uphold the tradition of prayer just as those who went before us. It is our responsibility to preserve this tradition of faith for all the future generations who are still to come.”
Prayer Day will be observed in all 50 states and several U.S. territories.
The annual national broadcast, co-hosted by Rev. A.R. Bernard and NDP Task Force president Kathy Branzell, will air on television, radio, websites, social media and streaming services, and will be broadcast at 8 p.m. For station and social media information, visit http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org.
For more information on the local Day of Prayer in Rose Tree Park, visit http://www.NationalDayOfPrayerDelco.com.
‘Grease’ director and Radnor alum to screen new documentary
The director of the classic movie musical “Grease” and Radnor High School alumni, Randal Kleiser, will host two screenings of his documentary, “Baby Boomer Yearbook,” on Friday, April 26 at 3:30 and 4:45 p.m. in the Radnor High School auditorium in advance of the 60th reunion of the Class of 1964.
The documentary is a nostalgic look at the baby boom generation through the eyes of Radnor alumni.
Kleiser began documenting his classmates’ journey from high school graduates to adulthood during the Class of 1964’s 20th reunion in 1984.
Focusing on the archetypes found in every high school — the jock, the prom queen, the class president and others — the film explores how cultural and societal changes have shaped the lives of these Radnorites.
“I was inspired by the British series ‘7 Up,’ directed by Michael Apted, that followed a group of 7-year-olds every seven years to explore how each of the participants grew and aged,” said Kleiser. “I returned every 10 years to Radnor to interview classmates and heard some inspiring and heartbreaking stories that I wanted to share.”
Kleiser was co-editor of the Radnor High School yearbook in 1964 when he became interested in filmmaking. Throughout the documentary, Kleiser reveals how some of his experiences at Radnor High School were integrated into the production of the movie musical “Grease.”
Kleiser will host a Q&A after each screening. Watch the trailer for “Baby Boomer Yearbook” at https://www. babyboomeryearbook.com.
St. Gabriel’s takes reservations for Wildwood day trip
Seats are on sale for the annual St. Gabriel Parish’s trip to Wildwood for the feast of The Assumption on Thursday, Aug. 15.
The bus will depart from St. Gabriel’s in Norwood after 8 a.m. Mass and arrive in Wildwood at approximately 11:30 a.m. After a prayer service at the water, the group will have lunch at Captain Jack’s at 12:30 p.m.
Everyone will receive a wrist band to ride the tram car on the boardwalk all day, as well as a coupon for free ice cream cone on the
boardwalk. The bus will arrive back at St. Gabriel’s at about 6 p.m. Cost is $125. To reserve a seat, call the rectory at 610- 586-1225.
St. Timothy’s to hold all-cash bingo
St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 535 Lamp Post Lane, Aston, will hold an all-cash bingo at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m.
Cost is $20, with special games costing extra. People can bring their own snacks and beverages, but alcohol is not permitted. Refreshments will also be available on site. For more information contact Nancy DiFabrizio at difabriz@comcast. net or Darla at bigd42@ icloud.com.
Annual Potters Guild spring sale set for Community Arts Center
The Potters Guild’s annual spring sale, offering handcrafted functional and decorative pottery, will open in the Duke Gallery at Community Arts Center, 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, with a preview party on Thursday, May 2 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Admission is $5, which gives first dibs on the original pottery made by professional guild members, along with refreshments and wine.
The sale continues all weekend long from May 3 to 5. Hours are Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free and the Duke Gallery is handicapped accessible.
Shoppers will be treated to an eclectic collection of pottery, some of which will have been fired in Community Arts Center’s new wood kiln, created by the skilled ceramicists of The Potters Guild.
Center Director Paul Downie said, “We’re excited for the Potters Guild Spring Sale. Shoppers will have a greater selection of colors and textures in the ceramics being sold due to the various firing processes that CAC offers. This is a great opportunity to pick up one of-a-kind gifts for Mother’s Day and graduations, or just something special for yourself. The artists put a great deal of love and personality into each piece.”
This year, 29 Potters Guild members’ creations are a part of the sale, including Jean Adams, Beck Armstrong, Len Barag, Justin Benn, Nadia Bond, Effie Brenner, Bob Deane, Laura Demme, Jessica Greet, Brad Hagmayer, Deanna Haldeman, Bridget Hughes, Alicia Kelly, Suzanne Kent, Debra Lane, Anna Masciantonio, Caryn Reichlin Johnson, Jean Schmidt, Carol Seymour, Jim Sheffler, Shari Sikora, Shelby Smith, Ann Suchecki, Marianne Tebbens, Patricia Tolton, Kayne Tornetta, Mark Tyson, Gloria Valenti and Kate White.
The Potters Guild is a nonprofit artists’ guild with a studio located at the center. For more information on The Potters Guild, visit http://www.ThePottersGuild.com.