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Blessing of the pets organized
Juniata United Methodist Church, 808 N. Fourth St., Altoona, will hold blessing of the pets at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, on the portico entrance. All are welcome to bring their pets leashed or in a carrier for the blessing.
Donations will be accepted for the Central PA Humane Society. Suggested items include 33- and 13-gallon trash bags, clumping cat litter, Purina Natural Original Cat Food, soft dog treats (any brand), laundry detergent and white vinegar.
For more information, contact the church at 814-942-6065 or email juniataumc@atlanticbbn.net.
Food bank pick up set
Food bank items can be picked up at Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue, Altoona, on Friday, Oct. 13. For an appointment, call Deb at 814-207-8293 by Wednesday, Oct. 11.
Free lunch offered
Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren will host a free lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. The meal, which is available for eat in or take out, includes chicken noodle soup, egg salad sandwiches and dessert. All are welcome. The church is at 28th Street and Union Avenue in Altoona.
Clothing giveaway planned
Grace's Closet at Grace Lutheran Church, 1114 N. Cambria St., Bellwood, will host a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 14. Fall and winter clothing is available, along with baby clothes. Masks are optional. The clothing giveaway is held the second Saturday of each month. For more information, call the church at 814-742-7501 or 814-742-7416.
Hymn sing planned
St. John Evangelist Church in Lakemont will host a hymn sing at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, in the sanctuary. Guest musicians will present a few favorite hymns. In between performances, attendees will have the opportunity to call out favorite hymn numbers from the "Breaking Bread" missal.
For more information, contact the church office at 814-942-5503.
Rosary rally planned
Rosary Rally for America Needs Fatima will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 14, at the American Legion Park, Hollidaysburg. Park at the Social Hall. Rosary prayers will be held between Social Hall and Juniata Street.
For more information, call Dennis Dombrosky at 814-215-7776.
Fall fun fest set
First Grace Brethren Church, 2934 Maple Ave., will host a festival at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the church. The free event will feature hot dogs, funnel fries and hayrides. All are welcome. For more information, contact Bill Sheehan at 814-215-7242.
Annual rosary devotion planned
Annual Rosary Devotion with Mary, featuring the Luminous Mysteries, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at St. Rose of Lima Church, Altoona. The event is sponsored by the Legion of Mary, Altoona-Johnstown Curia.
Healing service scheduled
A healing service will be held at 6 p.m. followed by Mass with Father Julio, T.O.R., at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at St. Aloysius Church, 7911 Admiral Peary Highway, Cresson.
Free lunch offered
Providence Presbyterian Church, 2401 Broad Ave., Altoona, will offer a free soup and sandwich lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct 21. The lunch will include a ham barbecue sandwich, a bowl of soup, a dessert and fruit. The doors are open to the church and all are welcome to eat in the social hall and fellowship with others. No take outs are available.
Night of worship to be held
Holy Spirit Ministry will hold a night of worship from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at St. Michael’s Church in Hollidaysburg. Praise and worship will be led by the music ministry. There will be a witness talk by Debbi Chapman. Prayer ministry will follow.
Novena celebrated
The 10th novena of the year to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Therese offered by the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Loretto will open Sunday, Oct. 22, and end Monday, Oct. 30. The chapel is open to the public. Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament is held at 4 p.m. Sundays.
Petitions should be sent to Mother Prioress, Discalced Carmelite Monastery, P.O. Box 57, Loretto.
Free pig roast offered
The Raystown Brethren Free Community Pig Roast will be held Oct. 14 beginning at 10 a.m. There will be roasted pig, hot dogs, filling, gravy, ham and bean soup, baked beans, cole slaw, pasta salad, deserts, music, a bounce house and a cruise in. Those attending are urged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating and stay the day.
The church is at 129 Winterberry Lane, Saxton.
Free concert offered
Bruce Vantine’s Cornerstone Chorale and Brass, a nationally auditioned professional ensemble of 20 singers, six instrumentalists and a narrator, will present a concert at
7 p.m. Oct. 17 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 408 N. Sixth St Altoona. This is a free concert open to the public as part of the Sunderman Memorial Concert Series.
Churches plan trick or treat events
-- St. John the Evangelist Church, Lakemont Volunteer Fire Company and Lakemont Lions Club will be joining together to sponsor a Trunk or Treat at St. John the Evangelist Church parking lot, 309 Lotz Ave., Altoona, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. Children are invited to trick or treat in the parking lot followed by a parade sponsored by the fire company. Light refreshments will be served after the parade.
-- St. Mary’s Parish Life Committee is sponsoring a Trunk or Treat Family Fun Fest at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Memorial Hall Gymnasium, 1414 Fourth Ave., Altoona, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. All are invited to attend this free event for children in a safe environment.
-- Christ Reformed Church, 502 Main St., Alexandria, will host the annual Halloween Candy Blowout during Alexandria's Trick-or-Treating from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.
The evening of free fun includes carnival games, hayrides (weather permitting), hot dogs, door prizes and candy. Kids and families of all ages are welcome and costumes are encouraged, but not required. For more information, visit CRCAlexandria.org or contact Marie Valle at marievallecrc@gmail.com or 814-669-4135.
Chiz Rider to present concert
Trumpet player Chiz Rider will present a sacred concert of music at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at Jaggard First United Methodist Church. All are invited to attend this inspirational service of worship. From the heartfelt "Amazing Grace," which he played at a Billy Graham Crusade, to the high energy contemporary sounds of "SOS," which he plays at youth concerts, Chiz's trumpet ministry appeals to a wide age range, reaching people for Christ. Jaggard First is at 1810 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona.
Speaker series features dietitian
Wehnwood United Methodist Church's informational speaker series will feature a dietitian at noon Oct. 25 at the church, 2500 Juniata Gap Road. Participants will learn healthy eating habits to help during the holiday season. A light lunch will be served. All are welcome to attend.
Pork and sauerkraut dinner offered
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1405 Fifth Ave., Altoona, will have a pork and sauerkraut dinner, take-out only, on Saturday, Oct. 28. The meal includes pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, dumpling and gravy. Dinners are $12 each and must be purchased in advance by contacting 814-942-2416 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Deadline to order is Monday, Oct. 16.
Pick-up time is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at St. Mary’s Memorial Hall, 1420 Fourth Ave., Altoona.
Juniata church to host Joyful Noise service
A Joyful Noise Service will be held at 9 a.m. Oct. 29 at Juniata United Methodist Church. This service is intended for children with autism, PDD-NOS, ADHD, Down syndrome, and any other developmental/ physical challenges and families with young children.
This joy-filled service will bring together children with and without disabilities and give them the opportunity to learn from one another about God's love for them: all in an atmosphere of understanding and acceptance.
The service will be lively with combinations of music, movement, prayer and Bible stories.
For more information, contact the Juniata United Methodist Church, 808 N. Fourth St., Altoona, at 814-942-6065, or by email at juniataumc@atlanticbbn.net.
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.