SAINTS JOACHIM AND ANNE YOUTH MINISTRY DINNER THEATRE
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January 30, 2025

SAINTS JOACHIM AND ANNE YOUTH MINISTRY DINNER THEATRE

The Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish Elizabeth/Glassport/ Liberty Boro Youth Ministry Program recently hosted a dinner/theater show performance “The Love Boat, who stole Santa’s Compass?” at the St. Michael Campus in Elizabeth. The students and adult leaders performed the comedy show, written and directed by parishioner Stella Isbir. Cast members were Lilay Douglas as Cupid, Samuel Meek as Santa Claus, Amanda Wilt as Mrs. Claus, Bryce McLaughlin as Lorcan the Leprechaun, Noah Meek as Gus, the New Year baby, Eugene Anselm as the captain, Christopher Hasek as Ed, Macie McLaughlin, Bella Kania, Anna Cox and Brecklyn Wilt as the Chicks, Alayna Hasek as Tillie the tooth fairy, Emily Hasek as Jackie O’Lantern, Weston Wilt as Terrence the Turkey, Maggie Douglass as April, the fool, and Stella Isbir as Meg, the cruise activity director. About 210 people attended and enjoyed a catered dinner provided by the R-Place Restaurant in Elizabeth Township. There were gift baskets and a 50/50 raffle.

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