Race Track Chaplaincy of America- PA

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of 𝗔𝗹𝗱𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘀, who passed on August 8, 2024. 🕊️

A Memorial service will be held for him on 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟒 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌 in the Recreation Hall Chapel.

There will also be a 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞- 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 held in his honor.

𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝! – an hour a year, an hour a holiday season, an hour a month, an hour a week? Your help is needed - and promise you the best benefits you can imagine!

Bring yourself – I can only imagine what you will do and what will happen.

If your interested, Call us at 𝟐𝟔𝟕-𝟐𝟐𝟑-𝟑𝟓𝟏𝟑 or email 𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫@𝐫𝐭𝐜𝐚-𝐩𝐚.𝐨𝐫𝐠.

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐥 🕊️
𝟗/𝟐𝟗/𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟔 𝐭𝐨 𝟏/𝟏𝟗/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

Fran was a volunteer who gave hours every week for several years. Answering the phone, giving out bags of food, filling school bookbags, preparing Christmas gift bags, being a listening friend to so many who needed her kind heart, and so much more.

We miss you Fran and will never forget you.

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧-𝐮𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫! 🍎✏️ (Years K- 12)

Deadline for 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧'𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐓𝐨-𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 sign-ups will be on August 13, 2024. Sign-up at the Chaplain's Office in the backstretch Recreation Hall!

Distribution and pick-up will be between August 19 to August 30.

⚾ We're thrilled to share the success of our 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈.𝐓. 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩! From mastering new skills to fostering teamwork and sportsmanship, the dedication of our young athletes amazed even our coaches!
A Special thank you to T.C. Williams!
See you all Next year! 🏈

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈.𝐓. 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐱!

There will be a Sports and I.T. Summer Camp for the children of our community ages 7 and up!

Registration is required and limited – so do not delay!.

The camp will go from 1:30 to 5PM on July 17, 18 and 19 in the Parx Picnic Grove.

Register by visiting the Chaplain’s office,
Call: 267-223-3513
Or Email: [email protected].

"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live'," (John 11:25)✝️

Much joy and revelry was had at Chaplain’s 2024 Easter Party & Children’s Egg hunt! Fun, food, crafts and games were enjoyed by all!

A Special Thank you to all those who made this year's Easter Party Possible:
Mission Possible, Bensalem United Methodist Church, Parx Managment, PTHA, and Walk It Out Recovery Services.

🌻 Easter comes early this year! 🕊️

Sign ups for The Chaplains Easter party & Children's Egg Hunt are now available at the Chaplain's office!

Please sign up your child for their Easter basket by 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟓𝐭𝐡!

The party will be held 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟑𝟎 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝐩𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝟐:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 at the first floor grandstand & picnic grove!

Join us for a Special Chapel and Chow with our freinds at Bensalem Presbyterian Church!

Wednesday, February 21 at 6:30 in the Recreation Hall!

Come for a night of good food and fellowship!

A Christmas gift for all track workers!

With the help of private donors, donations from The Joy of Sox, and volunteers from Grace Baptist Church of Blue Bell, Every dorm resident received a ditty bag full of toiletries, towels, and a mix of sweatshirts, hats, scarfs, socks and t-shirts!

A special thank you to PARX Security for helping to deliver them to all the dorm residents!

⭐ More photos of our 2023 Christmas Party! 🎄

The blessings of a New Year are upon us!

With the help of dedicated volunteers, churches and private donors, many families were blessed with wonderful gifts, food and prizes at the Chaplain's 2023 Christmas Party!

“Rejoice always. Pray continually. Give thanks in every situation because this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Chaplain's annual Christmas Party is fast approaching, and today is our last day for sign-ups!

Join us on December 16 from 1PM to 3:30PM at the Grandstand 1st Floor for an afternoon of good food, music, crafts and door prizes!

Sign up at the Chaplain's office in the race track Rec Hall.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Walwyn “Action” Jackson, who passed on September 5, 2023.

A Memorial service will be held for him on Friday, September 29 at 11:00 AM In the Recreation Hall Chapel. There will also be a 3rd Race- Memorial Race Held in his honor.

Join us for Chapel n’ Chow on August 23 for a night of fellowship catered by our friends at Mission Possible!

Wednesday, August 23 at 6:30 PM

Backstretch Recreation Hall

Menu: Beef and bean Chili, Rice, Tortillas, Caesar salad, Fresh fruit and Cake!

Start the new school year Ready to Go with Chaplain's Back to School Backpack and School Supply Sign-ups!

Sign-up your children to receive a back-pack full of school supplies before August 11! (Years K- 12) Distribution and pick-up will be between August 21st and September 1st.

Sign-up at the Chaplain's Office in the backstretch Recreation Hall!

Come for Chapel and Chow on July 12 at 6:30 PM in the Recreation hall!

Catered by our friends at Ann’s Choice
Menu: Meatball Sandwiches and salads!

Come for delicious food and fellowship!

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of long time jockey agent and trainer Gary Yager, who passed on June 6, 2023.

A Memorial service will be held for him on:

Friday, July 14 at 11:00 AM In the Recreation Hall Chapel

Come for Chapel and Chow on June 14 at 6:30 PM in the Recreation hall!

Catered by Ron's Back Stretch Cafe!
Menu: Sandwiches, Chips and drinks!

Come for delicious food and fellowship!

Join us for Chapel and Chow on June 7 at 6:30 PM in the Recreation hall. Catered by our friends at Bristol First!

Menu: Meatball Sandwiches and Salads!

Come for delicious food and fellowship!

Join us for Chapel and Chow on May 31 at 6:30 PM in the Recreation hall. Catered by our friends at Bristol First!

Menu: Turkey with rice, pigeon peas, and potato salad.

Come for delicious food and fellowship!

The Chaplaincy will be having a special taco night Chapel n' Chow catered by our friends at First Baptist Church of Levittown-Fairless Hills!

Wednesday, MAY 24 at 6:30 PM

Backstretch Recreation Hall

Come for worship, good food and fellowship!

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of James "Tiny" Nilan on April 3, 2023.

A Memorial service will be held for him on:
Monday, May 29 at 11:00 AM

PARX Winner's Circle
3001 Street Road
Bensalem PA 19020

A Memorial race will be held for him later that day.

"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." (Matthew 28:6)✝️

The Chaplain’s 2023 Easter Egg hunt and Party brings many blessings every year to the backstretch families!

Very Special Thank You - to all those who made this the best-ever Easter Party!!!
•Mission Possible, Bensalem United Methodist Church and Ray & Cassandra Murray for providing the Children's Easter baskets!
•Parx Racing for party room set-up, tables and chairs, food preparations & clean-up services.
•PTHA for providing the Cake & Cupcakes.

Memorial Service for Roosevelt “Heavy” Robertson.

WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023
Starting promptly, 10:45 AM

In the Rec Hall Chapel