FORT PIERCE — It’s common to do it to pets and boats.

But cars?

If your 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda is nothing short of divine, you may want to submit it to the Blessing of the Cars as part of their 10:30 Sunday morning worship service. You could bring your Smart Car, too.

Saints Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Church at 1002 Bahama Avenue is inviting residents to the event.

The car blessing will commemorate the Feast of the Prophet Elijah.

“Tradition relates that Elijah was carried up to Heaven in a fiery chariot (2 Kings 1:12),’’ the pastor, Fr. Michael J. Sopoliga, wrote.

Byzantine Catholics are among the 23 “Churches” within the Catholic Church, officials said.

The Byzantine Catholic Church in Fort Pierce celebrates the 4th Century Eucharistic Liturgy of the early Christians. The church’s Slavic kitchen also is known for great pierogies and stuffed cabbage.

So anoint your engine with 10-W-40 if it needs it and visit www.byzcath.org/fortpierce, or call (772) 595-1021, for more information.

By Matt Prichard, TCPalm.com

PORT ST. LUCIE — City officials are looking for proposals from restaurateurs interested in operating the food, beverage and banquet facilities at the Saints of Port St. Lucie Golf Course.

The restaurateur chosen will operate the main kitchen, grill room and bar, snack bar, patio service, sale of alcoholic beverages, snacks and drinks for the concession cart. There also will be a possibility of catering food and beverages for meetings, conferences and special events.

The Saints facilities, located at 2601 S.E. Morningside Blvd., are currently run by Josef’s Restaurant and encompass 9,400-square-feet of space, including a kitchen, banquet room, grill, bar, office, screened terrace, banquet storage room and restrooms. The banquet room seats about 152 guests.

City officials plan to hold an informational meeting at 2 p.m. Jan. 6 in the Office of Management and Budget in City Hall, Building A, third floor, Suite 390. City Hall is located at 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd. The requirements for proposals will be explained at the meeting, with a tour of the Saints facility following. (more…)