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Last Updated on Friday, 26 August 2016 17:54

By Jill Brown

The Epiphany of our Lord Catholic Parish in Monessen held its annual two-day summer festival on August 6-7, 2016 at 44 Pennsylvania Blvd. The hours on Saturday were 5-10 p.m. and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. The event could definitely be described as one of food, fun, and fellowship.

Rev. Michael Crookston at the community loom indoors. He demonstrated how the project worked.

The festival featured ethnic foods, games for kids of all ages, and a chance to reconnect with old friends as well as make new ones.

The Epiphany of our Lord Reverend Michael Crookston said, “There was a nice crowd last night (Saturday).The festival is a nice opportunity for the people to come together. It’s been beautiful weather so far… a lot of good food.”

As part of the celebration, Epiphany's theme for the event was 'Weaving Together a Community' and Rev. Crookston continued, “We are weaving a community loom.

Everyone here is going to pass a shuttle through the loom. This is a community project. When it is done, we will find someplace to hang it where everyone can see it.”

Bands were great entertainment with “Street Level” performing rock/funk music to get the crowd moving on Saturday. “The Perfect Threat” played classic rock music from the '60s, '70s, and '80s, on Sunday. “Ray Jay and The Carousels” concluded the festival with foot-stomping polka music on Sunday evening.

The church went all out this year with great food and games. Some of the indoor menu included: halupkis, pierogis, haluskis, kielbasas, and sausage sandwiches. There were games such as a Chinese auction, try your luck at chuck-a-luck, and various children’s and adult games.

Tara Manderino and Robert Sassak. Tara helped out at festival and coordinated the diaper derby. Robert was chairman of the Epiphany Festival.

Epiphany of our Lord Catholic Church has wonderful church members, such as Robert Sassak, Chairman of this festival and Tara Manderino, who also helped out. Masses are held at the main church on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. For further information, visit www.eolparish.weebly.com.