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Knights’ Message
Millions of people in North America will get the message to “Keep Christ In Christmas” thanks to public service announcements from the Knights of Columbus that will be aired in the United States and Canada during this Christmas season. The Knights have been producing “Keep Christ in Christmas” announcements since the 1980s. Last year, the Knights reached over 43 million TV viewers and 37 million radio listeners. Hundreds of billboards with the same message have also been put up around the nation.

Holiday Tournament
The Catholic War Veterans of Bridgeport will sponsor a varsity girls’ basketball tournament Dec. 28-29 at Kennedy-Kenrick High School in Norristown. Competing schools include: Plymouth Whitemarsh, St. Joseph Academy, Engineering and Science and Kennedy-Kenrick. Information: 610-584-5973.

Adopt Families
Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia will again be adopting families in the West and Southwest Philadelphia areas for Christmas. Last year, 20 families were assisted.This year, the hospital anticipates helping 24 families and an estimated 68 children by proving clothing, toys, food and other gifts. Each year, Mercy Hospital collaborates with neighborhoods to receive names of needy families. Some of the churches include St. Cyprian and Hickman Temple AMR.

Open House
The St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson will have a Christmas open house from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 29-30. Families are especially invited. Information: 610-942-4166.

Lancaster Trip
My Father’s Vineyard will sponsor a pilgrimage for life Saturday, Jan. 6 to Lancaster to view “The Miracle of Christmas” presented by a professional Christian theatrical company. Luncheon included. Bus will depart at 10 a.m. from St. Ignatius Church in Yardley and at 11 a.m. from Stella Maris Church in South Philadelphia. Information: 215-428-3842.

Foster Parents
Catholic Social Services is looking for single or married adults to become foster parents for children of all ages, races and religions. Homes are also needed for children with special medical or emotional needs and for siblings who wish to live together. Information: 215-587-2458.

Serra Meeting
The final meeting of the year for members of the Serra Club will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 at the Archdiocesan Office Center.

Spiritual

Vigil for Life
Father John R McFadden will conduct the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants vigil for life Saturday, Dec. 23 at Presentation B.V.M. Church, Cheltenham. The rosary will be prayed at 6:30 a.m. at the Tabor Road Medical Center, followed by Mass at 8 a.m. at Presentation. A vigil will also be held Dec. 23 at 8th and Cherry Streets in Center City followed by Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick Church.

 

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