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Author: Kathy Panza
Grieving with Great Hope Grief Support
March 4, 11, 29, 25 and April 1, 2020
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Room 109
Parishioners who have experienced the loss of a loved one are invited to participate in a weekly Grief Support Group program based on the Grieving with Great Hope series. Facilitators are gentle, caring individuals who themselves have experienced the loss of a loved one. Participants need not attend all sessions.
Pre-registration is not required but requested for planning purposes. If interested, please contact the parish office at 717.564.1321 or at parish@sclhbg.org
Remembering Holy Souls
Stewardship Commitment Weekend
This weekend, we are being asked to prayfully commit to a lifetime of stewardship, to prayerfully consider how we might increase or giving in time, talent and treasure.
Share you intentions today by completing our online Commitment Card.
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Tenth Annual Oktoberfest – Volunteer Today
Saturday, October 19, 2019
We still need plenty of volunteers to help us throughout the day. Sign up today!
Not able to help out that day? Donate a themed raffle basket or cake (home made or store bought). Contact us today!
Grieving with Great Hope Grief Support Program
October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2019
6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Room 109
Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one is invited to participate in a weekly grief support group program based on the Grieving with Great Hope series. Facilitators are gentle, caring individuals who themselves have experienced the loss of a loved one.
- Participants need not attend all sessions.
- Pre-registration is not required but requested for planning purposes.
- If interested, please contact the parish office at 717.564.1321, email at parish@sclhbg.org
July 13, 2017: Altar Cleaning
A gentle wash is applied to the altar. This process was slow and thorough.
Posted by Ramp Up to Renewal on Thursday, July 13, 2017
Another perspective of the gentle wash being applied to the altar to restore the color of the marble.
Posted by Ramp Up to Renewal on Thursday, July 13, 2017
A section of the concrete floor was drilled for laying the conduit which will protect the electrical wiring to the organ.
Posted by Ramp Up to Renewal on Thursday, July 13, 2017
July 13, 2017: Exciting Things Happening
It’s Thursday, July 13, 2017 and some exciting things are happening outside the Shrine Church.
The bricklayers are covering the canopy framework in new bricks that match the old brick of the Shrine Church. This will make for a substantial entryway.
Posted by Ramp Up to Renewal on Thursday, July 13, 2017
A close up view of the craftsmanship and balance required in bricklaying.
Posted by Ramp Up to Renewal on Thursday, July 13, 2017
The next few photographs try to capture the scale of the north entrance ramp walls.
Posted by Ramp Up to Renewal on Thursday, July 13, 2017
Just a slightly different perspective.
Posted by Ramp Up to Renewal on Thursday, July 13, 2017
July 12, 2017: Narthex Changes
The opening from the narthex to the old restroom ramp is completely closed off.
Posted by Ramp Up to Renewal on Wednesday, July 12, 2017
The construction team is working inside the restrooms as well, finishing off the walls.
Posted by Ramp Up to Renewal on Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Lots of Activity on July 11 2017
Lots of activity today, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 both inside and outside of the Shrine Church refurbishment project.
Three new ventilation fans were installed in the narthex today. Here's what it looked like inside.
Posted by Ramp Up to Renewal on Tuesday, July 11, 2017
And here is the outside view! (Yes, we're on the rooftop.)
Posted by Ramp Up to Renewal on Tuesday, July 11, 2017
The construction crew installed the base of the stairs which will be hidden behind a wall and lead to the sanctuary.
Posted by Ramp Up to Renewal on Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Just another view of the stairs.
Posted by Ramp Up to Renewal on Tuesday, July 11, 2017
The canopy roof was sealed today getting ready to complete this part of the project.
Posted by Ramp Up to Renewal on Tuesday, July 11, 2017
The last wall of bricks for the north entrance was completed today, July 11, 2017. Once the HVAC pipes are in place, the construction team will pour concrete for the steps.
Posted by Ramp Up to Renewal on Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Thought everyone would like to see a different view of the north entrance wall and ramp.
Posted by Ramp Up to Renewal on Tuesday, July 11, 2017