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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1994
Page
7
In Mitchell South Dakota the Rev Darrell Lamberty wearing a motorcycle T shirt over his clerical collar gave a benediction for a bearded rider who calls himself Snake during the seventh annual Blessing of the Bikes at Holy Family Catholic Church.
An RA A A Snake who designed the commemorative T shirt says the event makes you feel better about your bike. Lamberty, 39, views it as a way to support highway safety. The blessing drew hundreds of riders and machines while motorcyclists like Ben and Kathy Schroeder of Plankinton say the ceremony helps keep them safe. Ben notes he has not had an accident.
Priest Lamberty began blessing motorcycles in 1988 after bikers Dan Hauser Steve Horner and Jim Wittee asked for the rite. Since 1989 the event has drawn parishioners and features a downtown bike rally and a benefit dance to raise money for a local battered women’s shelter.
The Episcopal House of Bishops studies eight guidelines on sexuality emphasizing lifelong, committed relationships for mature adults and embracing same sex unions. The 42 page text, not yet released, aims to guide church actions while avoiding explicit rites for same sex marriages, and notes varied biblical interpretations.
Janet McCormick began as preschool director in 1974 at First Baptist Church West Maitland Lane Preschool. She recalls humble starts with 12 students and now celebrates 76 graduates this year as mentors and staff praise her long dedication and impact on families and former students.
Springfield saxophonist David Fox, a Mohawk High School graduate, readies for the Fine Arts Festival National Instrumental Competition sponsored by Assemblies of God churches. He aims for music ministry at Evangel College, seeking scholarships, a possible paid slot with Front Line, and to improve on last year’s second place. Fox emphasizes ministry over victory and notes his plan to pursue music and ministry together at Evangel while hoping for opportunities from the festival.
The St. Vitus Holy Name Society’s 46th annual father and son communion breakfast follows the 7 a.m. Mass in Fabbri Hall. Guest speaker Chuck Tanner, former Pirates manager, led the team to the 1979 World Series title. Honorees include 1994 Father of the Year Frank Bonfield and 1994 Man of the Year Thomas Costa. Bonfield, a New Castle native, is married to Alice Memo and has three daughters and seven grandchildren.
The Catholic Diocese of Erie will hold an information night on natural family planning at 8 30 p m Tuesday at St Mary Worship Site Mary Mother of Hope Parish. The next NFP class series starts July 21. Call 656 1114 for information or reservations.
Dr Lehman Strauss renowned author and Bible conference speaker will headline a Father s Day service at Unity Baptist Church of Harlansburg at 11 a m Sunday. He began ministry in Pennsylvania and has published over 18 Christian books. info Pastor Jerry Davis 654 6017.
Bill Ashpaugh, holder of Mr Indianapolis Mr Indiana and Mr Detroit titles, speaks at Genesis Church following the father son banquet June 25 at 6 pm and during worship June 26 at 10 30 am at 303 N Cedar St Mahoningtown. Open to public tickets $8 call 654-0889 for info.
The Rev Tom Westpetal newly approved Assemblies of God missionary to the former Soviet Union will speak at 10 30 a m Sunday at Assembly of God Tabernacle 3 Lower Idlewild Drive He and wife Nancy previously practiced medicine in Rainelle WV and he has pastored in Elysian Minnesota since 1990 The Westpetals will focus on Bible school work leadership training medical evangelism and church planting in the former Soviet Union Open to the public Deadline notices apply.
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