The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Smithton (UUCS) will observe a traditional Winter Solstice celebration and service on Saturday, December 21 at 7:00PM. The service will mark the return of the light and with it the rebirth of our hopes and dreams for the coming year.

The Diocese of Pittsburgh has assigned Luke L. Lisowski of Mt. Lebanon to Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish in Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Boro for a parish internship. Luke is in his first year at St. Paul Seminary in Crafton. The Rev. Thomas J. Burke- Pastor will be his Mentor. Luke is a graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School and Baldwin Wallace University. He is the youngest of four children and son of John and Cindy Lisowski.

Over forty engaged couples participated a Pre Marriage-Class recently at the St. Michael Campus of Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish in Elizabeth. Several married couples and clergy presented topics on the Meaning of Marriage, Finances, Budgeting and Communications. The engaged couples were presented with the Certificate of Completion and Rev. Thomas J. Burke- Pastor of Saints Joachim and Anne blessed their engagement rings.

Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish, Elizabeth/Glassport and Liberty Boro, held their Parish Picnic on Saturday, October 4 at the St. Eugene Campus in Liberty Boro.