I did not know about this until just now (link).
Basically:
The first of what is likely to be many fund-raisers will be held this weekend, launching a campaign to raise $50,000 to give the old church at 118 W. Main St. an overdue facelift.
“As you look around the church, you can see it is in need of renovation,” Chehata said, showing a visitor around the building that for many years was home to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. “We are in need of some funds.”
The congregation of St. Anthony’s — one of only three Coptic Orthodox churches in Pennsylvania — will host a Winter Festival this weekend. Visitors can sample food typical of the Coptics’ Egyptian home, browse a flea market, make crafts and participate in a variety of activities.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and again from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, the public is invited to peek inside the unusual church and meet its members and leaders.
“We would like to welcome everybody from the area and from outside the area,” Chehata said while seated in a community dining area of the church, where his congregation shares meals after weekly worship. “If someone’s interested in the history of our church, we will be willing to give them an account.”
Sadly, I'm not sure if I can go on such short notice. But my prayers are with the Coptic Christians in my state. I pray that they are welcomed and embraced by Pennsylvania.
1 comment:
I hope to attend but it was alreday shaping up to be a hectic weekend, so I doubt I can. But it is not too far, a little over two hours. And it is less than an hour from my wife's parents! So I'll be near there alot.
I plan to keep up with their fundrasing efforts and drop in on similar events in the future.
You have a good weekend too!
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