Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner

A pork and sauerkraut dinner, also featuring hot dogs, kielbasa, mashed potatoes, applesauce and roll, will be held at noon Sunday, March 15, at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 308 Old Route 220, Duncansville. Cost is $15 per meal, eat in or take out. Meals are $5 for children ages 12 and younger. For more information, call 814-696-4126 or visit www.DuncansvilleCatholic.org.

Divine Mercy Sunday set

Divine Mercy Sunday will be held Sunday, April 12, at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 308 Old Route 220, Duncansville. Mass will be at 8 and 11 a.m. Food will be available from noon to 5 p.m. Confessions will be from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Divine holy hour will be 3 to 4 p.m. Basket raffle tickets will be available all day with the drawing at 4:30 p.m.

Holy Spirit Ministry

Holy Spirit Ministry will host a night of worship from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at St. Michael Church.

Food pantry distribution

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Eighth Avenue and 13th Street, Altoona, will hold its monthly food pantry distribution from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26.

Food distribution is done on a drive-thru basis. For more information, visit the church’s website or Facebook page, or call the church at 814-942-1372. Leave a message and calls will be returned.

Easter Egg Hunt

Fairview Easter Egg Hunt will take place at Fairview Park, Third Street, at noon on Saturday, April 4. The event is sponsored by Fairview United Methodist Church.

Easter musical

An Easter musical with Steve and Apryl Caldwell will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Juniata Church of the Brethren, North Ninth Avenue and Third Street, Altoona. The program will feature in words and music the Easter message of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The concert is free. For more information, call the church office at 814-944-6725.

Free Lenten concert

All ages are invited to join Altoona-area young adult Catholics for a free Lenten concert, “The Cathedral Candlelight Concert,” at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, March 13.

The evening will feature local Catholic young adult musicians and the Cathedral’s historic Steinmeyer organ. The program includes “Be Thou My Vision,” “Pie Jesu,” “Adagio for Strings,” “Ave Maria,” “Attende Domine,” and other sacred works. A social and time of fellowship in the parish hall will follow the concert. Musicians include Ian Brannan, Ava Adams, Claude Fabinyi, Brandis Ajay, JJ Colombo and Peter Sweeney. All are welcome.

Clothing available

Grace’s Closet at Grace Lutheran Church, 1114 N. Cambria St., Bellwood, will host a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14. Winter clothing is available. Masks are optional. For more information, call the church at 814-742-7501 or 814-742-7416.

Ecumenical prayer service

First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1401 12th Ave., is hosting an Ecumenical Lenten Taize Service at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15, in cooperation with Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church. The Rev. Kevin T. Shock, Bishop of the Allegheny Synod ELCA, will preside at the service.

A Taize service is a contemplative service originating from the monastic community in France, typically characterized by candlelight, prayer and meditative song.

A reception will follow. The event is free and open to the community.

Ham loaves available

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 335 Locust St., Johnstown, is holding its annual Ham Loaf Sale. Ham loaves are sold frozen with basting sauce and instructions for baking. A 2-pound loaf is $17; 1-pound loaf is $9. All ham loaves must be pre-ordered. To order, call St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 814-535-6797. Order deadline is 2 p.m. March 13. Pre-ordered Ham loaves may be picked up at the church between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 23-27; schedule a time for pick when you place your order. Proceeds benefit ECW Ministries and St. Mark’s. For additional information, call the church office at 814-535-6797 or email stmarks@breezelinebiz.net

Communal Penance Services

The season of Lent is a time to seek the Lord’s healing and forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The following are the dates and times of Communal Penance Services scheduled at various Blair County parishes in the coming weeks. A diocesan-wide schedule is available on the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown website and Facebook page. Please consult individual parishes for other Reconciliation opportunities leading up to Easter.

— March 14 at 10 a.m. — St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Altoona

— March 15 at 4 p.m. — St. John the Evangelist, Altoona

— March 15 from 4 to 5 p.m. — St. Catherine of Siena, Duncansville

— March 19 from 5 to 6 p.m. — St. Catherine of Siena, Duncansville

— March 23 at 7 p.m. — Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Altoona

— March 25 at 6 p.m. — Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona

— March 26 at 5:30 p.m. — Our Lady of Lourdes, Altoona

— March 29 at 4 p.m. — St. Mary, Hollidaysburg

— March 30 at 5:30 p.m. St. Mary, Altoona

— April 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. — St. Catherine of Siena, Duncansville

— Saturdays in Lent at 5:30 p.m. — St. Patrick, Newry

Wild game dinner offered

The annual wild game dinner, hosted by Foot of Ten Baptist Church, will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Blair County Christian School gymnasium, 1140 Foot of Ten Road, Duncansville. Guest speaker will be Ken Hammel, president of Mountain Hollow Game Calls. There is no cost to attend. Those attending are asked to bring a wild game dish, regular dish or a dessert to share. There will be tons of door prizes. For more information, call the church at 814-695-2763.

Taize Tuesdays

Zion Lutheran Church, 500 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg, will host Taize Tuesdays at 7 p.m. March 17 and March 24. This special Lenten program will begin with light discussion, followed by a Taize style of evening prayer, using simple chants, silence and candles.

Food pantry available

The food pantry at Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue, is available for those in need. Distribution will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Fridays, March 13 and March 27, by appointment only. Call Deb at 814-207-8293.

Free lunch offered

— Free lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue, Altoona. Ham, vegetables, stuff and desserts.

— Providence Presbyterian Church, 2401 Broad Ave., Altoona, will serve a free lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Lunch will include a ham barbecue sandwich on a bun, a variety of homemade soups, desserts, fruit and beverages.

Healing through community

Grief is a journey no one should walk alone. The grief support group meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays at The Well Ministry Center, 605 Burns Ave., Altoona. This is a safe place to share, heal and find hope and comfort. For more information, call 814-201-2548.

Faith & Family Tour to appear

Rhett Walker’s Faith & Family Tour, with special guest Olivia Lane and local act Follow, will be making a stop at Second Avenue Global Methodist Church, 130 Second Ave., Altoona, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15.

Tickets are on sale now. Contact the church office at 814-943-2072 for more information or visit the church website at www.2ndavechurch.org.

Coin club meets

The Coin Club will meet at Faith Baptist Church of Altoona from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4. The club will meet in the church basement.

Each participant will be required to purchase two Penny Books to display pennies from 1959 to 2025. Pennies will be provided to search for needed dates to complete books. Books cost $10. Anyone interested should contact the church office at 814-944-2894 or email fbc@fbcaltoona.org.

Free soup program continues

Hollidaysburg Church Of The Brethren, Penn and Hawthorne streets, will host the Hollidaysburg Churches’ Free Soup Program on Saturday, March 14 and March 21. The lunches are held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The meals include hot soup, bread, butter, dessert and choice of coffee, tea and water. All are welcome. The meals are free; donations accepted.

Theology lecture scheduled

Christ Reformed Church, 502 Main St., Alexandria, will host the fourth annual Aurandt Lectures on Theology. At 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21, the group will consider the Sovereignty of God in the Eternal Decree of God. How should a Christian today understand the reality of God’s sovereign will over all things and human responsibility in the world? The Rev. Daniel L. Arter, Mark A. Deckard and the Rev. Angelo O. Valle will provide insight on answering the beautiful harmony of the eternal decrees of God.

There is no charge for the seminar; an offering will be taken. For registration and more information, visit www.CRCAlexandria.org or call 814-669-4135.

Stations of the Cross scheduled

The faithful are invited to pray Stations of the Cross throughout Lent. The following are the dates and times at various Blair County parishes in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.

— Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona — Fridays at 5:30 p.m.

— St. Rose of Lima, Altoona — Fridays at 5 p.m.

— St. John the Evangelist, Altoona — Fridays with Adoration at 5 p.m., and Stations at 5:30 p.m.

— Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Altoona — Every Friday in Lent, except Good Friday, 2 p.m. Our Lady of Mount Carmel,5:30 p.m. Assumption Chapel

— Sacred Heart, Altoona — Fridays at 5:30 p.m.

— St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Altoona — Fridays at 7:30 p.m. (except Good Friday)

— St. Mary, Altoona — Fridays, March 6, March 20 at 6 p.m.

— Our Lady of Fatima, Altoona — Fridays, March 13, March 27 at 6 p.m.

— St. Catherine of Siena, Duncansville — Fridays at 6:30 p.m.

Lenten musical meditation

Grace Lutheran Church, 205 S. Garner St., State College, will host a Lenten Musical Meditation at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25. The free program includes a choir of more than 90 singers from 14 churches will present “I Believe: Songs of Faith, Hope and Joy.” The concert will include strings, a jazz mass and handbell choir.

The program focuses on the Nicene Creed, the foundational statement of Christians around the world as it celebrates 1700 years. Highlights are Vivaldi’s Credo with organ and strings; Chilcott’s A Little Jazz Mass with jazz combo; and Onovwerosuoke’s Afro-Caribbean Credo. The program also includes selections by Brenda Austin and Cathy Moklebust rung by The Bells of Grace and several congregational hymns.

A community meal is available from 5 p.m.; prelude music by Nittany Brass begins at 6:40 p.m. There is no cost to attend; offerings accepted.

For more information, call 814-238-2478.

Wild Game Feast set

Altoona Alliance Church will host its 19th annual Wild Game Feast on Saturday, March 14. Doors open at 4 p.m. where people can visit area business and ministry vendors set up in the church. The meal of various wild game dishes and traditional foods will be served at 5 p.m.

Outdoorsman/singer Tony Bolton from Franklin, Tenn., will be the speaker. Many door prizes will be given out.

Tickets are available for a $20 donation and can be picked up at the church office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday or by calling the church office at 814-944-0171.

The Altoona Alliance Church is at 3220 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA. 16602.

Concert is March 15

A Christian concert with Grammy- and Dove-nominated country/bluegrass artist Rhett Walker, special guest Olivia Lane and local opener Follow will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 15, at Second Avenue Church, 130 Second Ave., Altoona.

General admission tickets are $20, with admission opening at 5:45 p.m. Early admission entry is 5:15 p.m. and tickets for that are $27.50. Tickets for a meet and greet with early admission, beginning at 4:45 p.m., are $32.50. There are online ticketing fees.

To purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/43stw9s7

Bible study planned

Duncansville Lutheran will hold a Bible study every Wednesday night during lent at 5:15 p.m. The dates of the Bible study are March 18 and March 25.

Lenten lunch series offered

Wehnwood United Methodist Church will host Lenten lunches with guest speakers. Donations will be accepted to support food ministries.

“The Great Way: A Heart Prepared for the Cross” series includes: March 18: “Love God,” the Rev. Denise Haskins; March 25: “Love Your Neighbor,” the Rev. Dr. Joleen Willis and April 1 “Make a Difference,” the Rev. Ray Kovach.

Fish fry lunches available

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 1 Cathedral Square, Altoona, will serve its annual Lenten fish fry lunches again this year. The lunches will be available from 10:30 to 1 p.m. every Friday during Lent except for Good Friday. Cost is $12 and includes a fish sandwich, mac and cheese and coleslaw. Meals are available on a drive-thru basis at the Cathedral Alley door. Orders of 10 or more will be delivered to those who call ahead, 814-944-4603.

Fish dinners planned

— Our Lady of Lourdes Lenten Fish Fry will be held Fridays through Good Friday, April 3, in the Church Hall. Takeout begins at 3:30 and eat in at 4:30 p.m. The menu includes fried or baked haddock, a choice of mac and cheese or french fries and stewed tomatoes and cole slaw or applesauce. There will be a dessert station for a choice of a dessert. Drinks are included for those dining in and soda is available to purchase. The cost is $16 per meal. Our Lady of Lourdes is located at 2716 Broad Ave., Altoona. There is a handicapped entrance off of the alley with an elevator.

— St. Patrick’s seafood buffet, 731 Patrick Lane, Newry, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays, through April 3. The buffet includes baked/fried haddock, butterfly shrimp, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, pierogies, french fries, coleslaw, green beans, soup, roll, dessert and beverage. Cost is $22 for adults ages 13-59; $20 for seniors aged 60 and older; $10 for youth ages 5 to 12 and free to those younger than 5 years old. All takeouts are $23. Cash or checks only.

— Fish fry dinners are available at the Unter Uns, 1401 Van Buren Ave., Altoona, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent. The public is welcome to eat in or takeout. Meals are $15 and include choice of baked or batter-fried haddock, choice of scalloped potatoes or mac and cheese, with coleslaw, stewed tomatoes and a roll. Ala carte items also are available. Crab cake dinners are $22 and will be available only on Feb. 27, March 20 and April 3.

— St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, Altoona, will hold Lenten Fish Fry Dinners from 4 to 7 p.m. on Fridays during Lent through March 27, at Father Kelley Hall, 25th Avenue and Fifth Street. Dinners will be available for either eat-in or takeout. Menu includes choice of baked or fried fish, choice of two: stewed tomatoes, coleslaw or applesauce, choice of macaroni and cheese or french fries, rolls and butter, and homemade dessert. Free coffee, tea and water or $1 for soda for eat-in dinners. Cost is $15 per dinner. Optional pre-orders start at

3 p.m. and can be made by calling 814-600-9288.

Video discussions offered

The Central Pennsylvania Creation Fellowship will host a series of monthly video discussions on “Is Genesis History?” On April 12, the presentation will feature Dr. Kurt Wise and Dr. Larry Vardiman speaking on “The Post-Flood Effects of the Ice Age and Our Climate.”

The series is free and open to the public. Light refreshments are offered after each meeting.

For more information, visit centralpacreationfellowship.org or call 570-452-5000.

Winter Jam 2026 is March 28

Winter Jam 2026, featuring Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, Katy Nichole, Hulvey, Disciple, Emerson Day, Newsong and more, will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Bryce Jordan Center, State College. Cost is $15 general admission at the door. Jam Nation tickets are available in advance online at http://www.jamtour.com/jamnation.html.

For more information, visit jamtour.com or call 615-636-5044.

Deadline

Religious organizations are invited to submit upcoming events, special speakers and other items to be published free of charge in Spiritual Notes. Items can be emailed to religion@altoonamirror.com or call Holly at 814-946-7451. Items may also be submitted online through the Mirror’s virtual newsroom at vnr.altoonamirror.com. Deadline for submissions is 4 p.m. Mondays.