Phase 1 fire restorations of Tremont’s St. Theodosius Cathedral (733 Starkweather Ave.) is nearing completion. Crews recently set the superstructure roof cylinder that will support the 12 stain glass windows and main cathedral dome on repaired and bolstered original steel and wood trusses. Once funds are raised, the temporary longterm roof cap will be removed, and the main cathedral dome will be set in its place.
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The St. Wendelin Parish ‘Junk in the Trunk Sale’ June 1 from 9am-3pm
The St. Wendelin Parish Junk in the Trunk Sale will be held Saturday, June 1, from 9a-3pm. Pay $20 for your own space to sell things you no longer need or want from the trunk of your own car! Call Carol (216-410-4068) for more information. Hotdogs and drinks available during the…
Sister Corita and the Saint Augustine Hunger Center
by Meg Hadzinsky
Walk into St. Augustine’s Hunger Center (2486 W 14th Street, 216.781.5530) on any given day, and you will be met by smiling volunteers, with the fresh aroma of home cooked food, and a hug from the women behind it all – Sister Corita Ambro. For the past 47 years, Sister Corita has served the Tremont community by providing meals and more importantly unconditional support for the homeless. Continue reading
Pilgrim Church Invites Arts, Faith, and Community Groups to Share Space
Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ is a Just Peace and an Open and Affirming congregation in the United Church of Christ (UCC), located at 2592 West 14th Street (216.861.7388, info@pilgrimalive.org). The church extends an invitation to all Tremonsters to come and share our gifts. Carter Eugene reports on the church’s special outreach to Tremont’s arts groups, Tremont’s faithful, and Tremont’s community organizations, inviting one and all to join the many already making use of Pilgrim Church as a vital community resource (report produced by John Eppich). Continue reading
What Goes Down Must Come Up
Photo by Joshua C York
“Why learning to mountain bike in the Cleveland Metroparks has gotten me nowhere!”
by Joshua C York
Today I found myself atop what was oddly a very tall hill in an otherwise pretty flat part of Oklahoma. I was in Tulsa, and I rode the Turkey Mountain trail network up and down and back and forth and somehow gained 800 feet to be straddling my bike and gazing down a straight chute of rock and scree and wondering just how I was supposed to ride back down the sketchiest stretch of downhill I have ever attempted. Continue reading
St. Wendelin Parish to Break Ground on a New Parish Prayer Garden
by Susan Kidd
St. Wendelin Parish, on Columbus Road, will break ground on a new Parish Prayer Garden. The Garden sits behind the rectory and will include beautification of the entire property.
“This project began as a plan to make the rectory and the grounds more accessible, beautiful and more available to the community and our parish,” said Fr. Robert Kropac, pastor of St. Wendelin Parish. Continue reading
45TH ANNUAL TREMONT GREEK FEST IS A MUST FOR MEMORIAL WEEKEND
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Tremont is gearing up once again, to host the 45th Annual Tremont Greek Fest. The Tremont Greek Fest, which celebrates the Greek American diaspora in Cleveland, Ohio, welcomes the city to experience being Greek for the weekend.
The Tremont Greek Fest held Memorial Day weekend May 22rd – 25th is another highlight in Cleveland’s Memorial Day weekend activities. The festival is free of charge and parking is free. All major credit cards are also accepted.
There will be plenty of food such as gyros, lamb shank, Dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves), baklava, and many assorted wines, Greek beer, and plenty of Ouzo. This year, the festival committee is working on showing the “Big Games” so that you don’t have to miss a minute of the action. Details to follow. Continue reading
