Benedictine nuns’ St. Emma Monastery open Christmas Shoppe
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A statue of Jesus by artist Timothy P. Schmalts is pictured during opening day of St. Emma Monastery’s Christmas Shoppe in Greensburg on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
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Visitors walk around during opening day of St. Emma Monastery’s Christmas Shoppe in Greensburg on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
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Christmas related items are pictured during opening day of St. Emma Monastery’s Christmas Shoppe in Greensburg on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
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Visitors check out their items during opening day of St. Emma Monastery’s Christmas Shoppe in Greensburg on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
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A visitor looks at the goblets and other drinking glasses during opening day of St. Emma Monastery’s Christmas Shoppe in Greensburg on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
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A statue of St. Padre Pio by artist Timothy P. Schmalts is pictured during opening day of St. Emma Monastery’s Christmas Shoppe in Greensburg on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
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Visitors search for their favorite books during opening day of St. Emma Monastery’s Christmas Shoppe in Greensburg on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
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Christmas related items are pictured during opening day of St. Emma Monastery’s Christmas Shoppe in Greensburg on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
Massoud Hossaini | TribLive
Visitors walk around during opening day of St. Emma Monastery’s Christmas Shoppe in Greensburg on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
Massoud Hossaini | TribLive
A statue of St. Padre Pio by artist Timothy P. Schmalts is pictured during opening day of St. Emma Monastery’s Christmas Shoppe in Greensburg on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
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St. Emma Monastery Christmas Shoppe began Thursday at the retreat center, 1001 Harvey Ave. in Hempfield.
Run by the Benedictine nuns who reside there, the three-day fundraiser features thousands of items: collectibles, housewares, home decor items, paintings, handmade crocheted and knitted pieces, glassware, jewelry, handmade candles and more.
Money raised from the sale will be used for everyday operations of the monastery and retreat center on 115 acres along Route 819.
The event also has eat-in or takeout food, including pierogies, chili, specialty breads and cookies.
The sale continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Items are reduced in price by 50% after 1 p.m. Saturday.