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Blessings and Good tidings to all at our 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲! Thanks to the efforts of our dedicated volunteers, Parx Staff, churches, and private donors, we were able to make this years Christmas party one of the greatest celebrations of 2024 for the families and children of our backstretch community. “𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘴 𝘢 […]

In the middle of a cold November, the Race Track Chaplaincy-PA made sure that every family had a meal to share! With the help from our partner organizations, The Chaplaincy was able to distribute dozens of 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀, Turkeys and Hams to the needy families and individuals of our Race track community! We are […]

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of 𝗔𝗹𝗱𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘀, who passed on August 8, 2024. A Memorial service will be held for him on 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟒 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌 in the Recreation Hall Chapel. There will also be a 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞- 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 held in his honor.

𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝! – An hour a year, an hour a holiday season, an hour a month, an hour a week? Your help is needed – and promise you the best benefits you can imagine! Bring yourself – I can only imagine what you will do and what will happen. If your interested, Call […]

𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝟗/𝟐𝟗/𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟔 𝐭𝐨 𝟏/𝟏𝟗/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 Fran was a volunteer who gave hours every week for several years. Answering the phone, giving out bags of food, filling school bookbags, preparing Christmas gift bags, being a listening friend to so many who needed her kind heart, and so much more. We miss you Fran and will never […]

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧-𝐮𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫! (Years K- 12) Deadline for 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐓𝐨-𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 sign-ups will be on August 13, 2024. Sign-up at the Chaplain’s Office in the backstretch Recreation Hall! Distribution and pick-up will be between August 19 to August 30. See […]

⚾ We’re thrilled to share the success of our 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈.𝐓. 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩! From mastering new skills to fostering teamwork and sportsmanship, the dedication of our young athletes amazed even our coaches! A Special thank you to T.C. Williams! See you all Next year! 🏈

Sports and I.T. Summer Camp at Parx! • There will be a Sports and I.T. Summer Camp for the children of our community ages 7 and up! Registration is required and limited – so do not delay!. The camp will go from 1:30 to 5PM on July 17, 18 and 19 in the Parx Picnic Grove. The youth will participate […]

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live’,” (John 11:25) Much joy and revelry was had at Chaplain’s 2024 Easter Party & Children’s Egg hunt! Fun, food, crafts and games were enjoyed by all! A Special Thank you to all those […]