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Show Looks Sack oq Yar Of ecoiif plislpiieiit Christmas 1976: The birthday birth-day of the Christ Child will be celebrated at St. Peter Mission in American Fork at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 24, Christmas Eve. There will NOT be a New Years Mass in American Fork. Masses at St. Francis in Provo are: Christmas Christ-mas Eve. also at 9 p.m.; Christmas Day at 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. New Years Masses (Eve at 7:00 p.m.; (Day) at 9:00 a.m.; and 10:30 a.m. During the past year the main entrance of St. Peter was enclosed to protect against loss of heat; a sign identifying the building with time of Sunday Sun-day Mass was mounted; rollup awnings shade the south windows win-dows on warm Sundays; the kitchen has been improved with a purchased gas stove and an almost new electric stove donated by the Herreras. of Orem; flower stands for the Altar area have been made by Mr. Girot of Lehi. Thanks for work on the building must go to Jim Morrison of P.G., Ray Benson, Pat Valerie, Bob Nelson Nel-son of American Fork and Joe Zupan of Lehi. St. Peter Women's League, with new officers; Mrs. Robert Nelson, president; Mrs. Joe Valdez, president-elect; Mrs. Teresa Young, treasurer; Mrs. Joey Bonsignore, secretary; had a successful two day rummage rum-mage sale with left over clothing cloth-ing going to Vietnamese Storehouse Store-house to supply future needs of displaced people. They also cooperated with St. Francis Women in a cook book produc tion with benefits going to the Franciscan Guaymas Mission for a new roof. Guatamalan quake victims were our concern con-cern with donations of food and clothing shipments; "Operation Rice Bowl" during Tr. School Employees Honored at Reception Members of the staff at Utah State Training School were honored at a Christmas reception recep-tion held Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the recreation building. Punch and cookies were served and the employees greeted members of the administration ad-ministration and union and UPEA leaders. Co-sponsors of the event were AFL-CIO, Local 810, the Utah Public Employees Association Asso-ciation and the training school administration. Committee members for the occasion were Betty Lou Beck, president, AFL-CIO Local 810; Sue Austil, president, UPEA Chapter 2; and Betty G. Spencer, Spen-cer, representing the training . school administration. Serving tables were decorated decorat-ed in the Christmas motif and Christmas music provided a pleasing background for the reception. Lent received amounts of cash for treats omitted. In December Decemb-er a Layette Partyholiday treats buffet was held with women from Payson to Lehi attending bringing layette items; recipients of the layettes vill be Catholic Charities Chari-ties of Utah, St. Francis Church parishioners in need and one to the Mothers Friends group through Community Com-munity Services of Provo. This group assists unwed mothers. On December 19, the annual potluck of "Sharing" was held after Mass, following a Las Posadas ceremony with children chil-dren carrying the manger figures of Joseph and Mary going from table to table seeking seek-ing shelter for the birth of the Christ Child. They sang refrains of asking for shelter, and refusal, until the final "house" welcomed the weary travelers, were taught by Maria Mar-ia Valerie. Ruby and Joe Valdez Val-dez planned the Pinada Breaking Break-ing enjoyed by the children after the dinner, with (Mechanics of Pinada by Pat Valerio.) Lucky winner of the afghan, donated by the mother of Evelyn Goetz, is Mrs. Isadore Demarco of American Fork. With the growth of American Ameri-can Fork and Alpine, new parishioners pari-shioners have been added to the St. Peter rolls and enlargement enlarge-ment of the parking area is anticipated with paving to discourage dis-courage "digging in". If Christ were not born 1976 years ago - there would be no Christmas. Christ's coming brought hope and peace and love and understanding. His coming makes it possible for us to enjoy a new life. That new life includes bearing with one another, showing compassion compas-sion and kindness and love. We wish all our friends the warmth, the affection and the A Christmas Offering Christmas is a time for giving giv-ing gifts to those you love. It is a time to think of meaningful events, gratitude and joy. It is a period of the year when we stop to contemplate that which we have and that which we would like to accomplish. I was impressed recently, just a few short days before Christmas and the New Year, with something I'd like to share - something with which we should each be concerned and hold near to our outdoor hearts: The sun was just beginning to cast a hint of light on the eastern sky, highlighting the craggy peaks and casting shadows in the wooded draws as we climbed into our trucks and left camp. Our object was to photograph wildlife in northern Utah, near Hardware Ranch. A short half-hour tour on bumpy, rock-stewn roads took us to the middle elevations and even that was surprising; travel was easy due to the mild winter and lack of snow. The eary April-type weather was beautiful, crisp and invigorating, invi-gorating, mild and pleasant. The outdoor scent filled my lungs. Rounding a corner, after climbing a brief upgrade in the hill, we looked into a small . hidden valley and saw what could only be described as one of the most exciting, memorable, memora-ble, heart-touching views an outdoorsman could ask to see. There before us on the level spot among the peaks stood a herd of elk-cows and calves whistling back and forth, young bulls bugling in the early ear-ly morning calm, the whole group nervously testing the air, sensing our presence. Shutters clicked as we attempted at-tempted to record on film the magesty of those magnificent animals, living as they were intended to live, in their natural natur-al setting among the rocky outcroppings spotted with mountain meadows and aspen groves. The thrill of it all was gift enough to bring fulfillment to any nature-lover's heart. It was the very best kind if early Christmas present. It was also the inspiration for a New Year's resolution that could last a lifetime: May my efforts, ef-forts, however humble, be added ad-ded to those that will maintain the rights and opportunities in future years for everyone to be inspired by the spirit of magestic elk, high in Rocky Mountain meadows. The Editor of Utah Wildlife Resources m l 'Iff ' 'I I ! - , Ytf.';:".;'.;, The Utah Heart Association has joined with United Way in a side-by-side agreement to share in the funds raised by United Way each year. The United Way is giving funds to the heart research and education areas through a partnership arrangement with the Utah Heart Association. To Shelley A check for $205 was presented to Principal Cecil Ray Hansen at the Shelley Elementary School as an early Christmas present. Kathleen DeLeeuw, president presi-dent of the Shelley PTA, made the presntation on Friday, December 17. Mrs. DeLeeuw noted the money represents the proceeds from the Harvest Party held at the school in October. It is to be used for lycemns " and special programs for the children at the school, she said. Principal Hansen thanked the PTA for their assistance : !and for the support they give to the school. CHECK Principal Cecil Hansen of the Shelley Elementary School, left, receives check for $205 from Kathleen DeLeeuw, PTA president. Runds are to be used for special programs, lyceumns. Hr TO IT iwn&n v a I jLjvery aay s a noiiaay iemg witn our many friends. Thanks and best wishes for a Merry Christmas! Brent's Barber Shop J ... W I': XI l" " Warm wishes for a Happy Holiday! One of the joys of Christmas is the opportunity to say thank you for your trust and confidence. J. Rslpti liftnil 756-3517 American Fork At Christmas we're especially happy to express our thanks and warm wishes for a very special holiday, to you and your family. ! jr:' ' IllllPiiiilllllll'il ' TIRE SERVICE 109 East 100 North . American Fork 756-7601 peace of the newborn King. May the real mear ing of this Christmas be yours in abundance. AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22, 1978 try SHOPPING DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS y ihfai (if v? Who authorized this sign?" "r,' . ... . , A x t i it y 1 --A OA V m A VWmUA V y May the true spirit of Christmas be reborn in your heart, bringing holiday joys and blessings to you and those most dear to you Let us celebrate as we remember the night of the Savior's Holy Birth. The American Fork Rotary Members ; iiiwn' in ' i f I f ,&s the Heavens rejoiced when Christ was born, so let us rejoice too, in peace and brotherhood. At this holy holiday we say thanks to our warm and loyal friends. Gunther's Comfort Air American Fork n |