By Paul Chasko

As certain as spring follows winter, so do First Holy Communion and May Crowning ceremonies at Catholic churches throughout the region.

The St. Thomas A' Becket Annual Festival will be held on the church property, 139 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, June 26, 27 and 28. The times for each day are 6 to 11 p.m.

Basketball Skills and Drills Workshop (for boys and girls ages 7 – 11)

• July 22, 23, and 24 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
• 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
• Cost: $45

This 3-day workshop will cover skill work, fundamentals, drills, and opportunity to scrimmage.

Instructor Al Mallah has a long career in basketball. In addition to playing professional basketball for 13 years in Europe, he has also coached college and professional level teams.

Summer Camp with BOZ the Bear for Ages 2 – 5

• July 21 – August 1 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
• 9:30 – noon
• Cost: $90
• Camp Director: Charlene Howard – Preschool Teacher at Westminster Nursery School

Each week, your child will spend time with BOZ the Bear, learning and playing through a series of lessons. BOZ loves exploring God’s world with his friends, Drew and Gracie. BOZ entertains, educates, and inspires preschoolers with great stories and wonderful songs.

The children will be divided into age-appropriate groups. Each age group will rotate through our fun BOZ activities:

• BOZ Art and Reading
• Bible Story with BOZ
• Run and BOZercise – Outside Playground
• Music and Movement with BOZ

All instructors have been screened and obtained all government clearances.

Visit our website at wroc.westminster-church.org for registration and program details or call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630.

The St. Damien of Molokai "SummerFest" will take place at St. Damien Parish Park, 1st and Main Street (behind Dierken's Pharmacy) in Monongahela.