BETHLEHEM PRESS

November 21, 2018

COVER STORY

Ministering to the soul and body

The Holy Ghost Church in South Bethlehem has a heritage of ministering to both the spiritual and the physical needs of its parishioners. So the second annual polka Mass and halupki (stuffed cabbage) dinner this fall provided a perfect example of the blending of those two ministries. The Mass and dinner also reflected the cultural mix of the local Roman Catholic church, which was founded in 1871 as a German-ethnic parish. In 1888, due to increased membership, a new church was built at its present location on Carlton Avenue. Photo: Singers from the Tatra Slovak Folk Group serve as choir during the Polka Mass, and sang songs with roots in Croatian folk music.

By Carole Gorney

 

COMMUNITY

New Bethany’s Souper Day

Above: Emma Reynolds and Tiffany Wilten of Berkshire Hathaway, Ali Myers of Myer’s Financial Service, and Colleen Gilbert of Victaulic came as four friends supporting New Bethany Ministries. “The Souper Day event today was truly inspiring,” Wilten said. “New Bethany Ministries in Bethlehem not only offers a place for warm food and daily comforts but it also strives to provide its clients with support and educational programs that are aimed to provide a path for a future,” Wilten continued. “I love knowing that in some small way I can contribute to the well-being of any individual or family in my community by supporting the services of New Bethany.”

By Douglas Graves

 

OPEN GATE TOURS

A beautiful day at Burnside

The Burnside Plantation was filled with families, little ones, couples and others on Sept. 30 for farm tours. The Burnside plantation was established in 1748, by Bethlehem Moravians James and Mary Burnside. The plantation is now owned and operated by Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites. Burnside Plantation opened its doors to the public to show off beautiful gardens, the preserved farm household cooking presentations, and engage young community members in crafts and various games. Photo: Children play inside and outside the beautiful garden. There was plenty of room to explore and run around the historic site.

By Leslie Regan

 

SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT

Cubs enjoy fall event

Boys Scouts of America Minsi Trail Council held its annual South Mountain Fall Cub event at the Hellertown Sportsman’s Association Oct. 20.  This year’s event was rain-free on a cool day with temperatures hovering in the 50s and partly cloudy skies. The event consisted of a full day of fun activities such archery, BB gun, fire building, fire hose, darts, bottle rockets, cornhole and a knock over the buckets game.  In addition, some of the scouts stayed for a bonfire, night hike and overnight campout. The South Mountain District of the Minsi Trail council consists of packs in Northampton and Lehigh counties and Bethlehem Area, Saucon Valley and Southern Lehigh school districts. Photo: Drayden plays one of the games by firing a ball at a stack of large buckets.  Meanwhile some of his fellow members from Pack 306 in Bethlehem eagerly watch.

By Mark Kirlin

 

SPORTS

‘Pates top Emmaus for  District 11  title

The District XI 6A football championship game between the Freedom Patriots and the Emmaus Green Hornets appeared to be a matchup of equals. The two teams had been declared EPC South co-champions after posting identical 9-1 regular season records. Freedom had won the regular season game between the squads 32-31 in overtime after making up a 15-point deficit in the last 1:11 of regulation. When the final horn sounded on Saturday night in Nazareth and the scoreboard showed a score of 49-17, the Patriots left no doubt as to who was the best football team in the Lehigh Valley.

By Tom Wenborg

 

LV FOCUS

Just say ‘Groot’

Just say, “I am Groot.” “Marvel Universe Live! Age Of Heroes” brings the Marvel Cinematic Universe to life at PPL Center, Allentown, for seven performances, Nov. 29 through Dec. 2. The latest production is from Feld Entertainment, which also produces “Disney On Ice,” “Monster Jam,” “Monster Energy Supercross” and “Sesame Street Live,” and is a leading producer of live touring family entertainment. “Marvel Universe Live!” premiered in 2014 in Tampa Bay, Fla. ”Age of Heroes” debuted in 2017. Stops after PPL Center include Nashville, Miami and Atlanta until early 2019 when the tour heads overseas.
By Erin Ferguson

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem Area SD: New classes planned for next year

Bethlehem Area SD: District students recognized

Bethlehem Area SD: Board talks energy efficiency

Bethlehem: BAPL launches publishing venture

Bethlehem: Clavicord spurs discussion at Moravian conference

Bethlehem: HCC board balks at demo proposal

Bethlehem: Trinity program receives honors

Bethlehem: Simple Gifts, simple pleasures at YWCA event

Bethlehem: Traditions hosts Oktoberfest event

Lehigh Valley: PPL gives $600K in community grants

Opinion: Defending Bethlehem’s sheltering program

South Bethlehem: South New Street project continues accepting feedback

 

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