Veterans Day Observance at East Catholic School

Veterans Day is a day designated to honor the men and women who have fought and died for our country.  The freedom we have today is hard won by these soldiers who paid the ultimate price.   They are the reason that we are free today.  Veterans Days is intended for giving thanks and reflecting on what has been sacrificed for our freedom.

East Catholic School will observe a special Veteran’s Day Prayer Service on Friday November 8, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Maurice Church.  St. Maurice Church is located at 2001 Ardmore Blvd. Forest Hills Pa.   The Prayer Service is in honor all veterans who have served and are continuing to serve our country.  This year veterans will be asked to be an integral part of the Prayer Service.  The veterans will receive a blessing during the prayer service.   All veterans from our surrounding communities, school and Consortium parishes  are invited to attend.  The United States Marines have been invited to attend and present the colors. Boy and Girl Scouts from the school will be involved in the service. Veterans and their families are invited to attend a special reception after the service in the school cafeteria.

Other activities planned in honor of the veterans are:

*students will be creating a “Wall of Remembrance” which will consist of photo’s and stories that honor family members and friends who are veterans or currently serving in the military.   The “Wall of Remembrance” will be displayed in the Church vestibule.

*students will create a “A Wall of Honor” which will consist of photos and names of veterans that will be displayed in the school cafeteria.

*and the Boy and Girl Scouts will wear uniforms and serve the guests after the service.

  For further information about the Veterans Day Ceremony, call 412-351-5403.