Category Archives: July 2015

Bocce Tournament Winners Announced

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The 24th annual Lackawanna County Commissioners Bocce Tournament held at McDade Park on June 6, 2015. The popular day-long event attracted 100 players composing the 24 competing teams in men’s, women’s and mixed teams categories.

Team Godino won the 24th annual Lackawanna County Commissioners Bocce Tournament. Photographed, from left, are John Rettura, tournament director; Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley; team members: Dan Checko, Bob Rossi, Michael Studenski and Tony Godino; and William Davis, the deputy director of the county’s Parks & Recreation Department.

Team Godino won the 24th annual Lackawanna County Commissioners Bocce Tournament. Photographed, from left, are John Rettura, tournament director; Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley; team members: Dan Checko, Bob Rossi, Michael Studenski and Tony Godino; and William Davis, the deputy director of the county’s Parks & Recreation Department.

The Capo Dei Tori squad took second place. Pictured from left, John Rettura, tournament director; Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley; Capo Dei Tori members Tom Mcllwee, Joe Berardelli, Tony Russo and Sam Cottese; and William Davis, the deputy director of the county’s Parks & Recreation Department.

The Capo Dei Tori squad took second place. Pictured from left, John Rettura, tournament director; Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley; Capo Dei Tori members Tom Mcllwee, Joe Berardelli, Tony Russo and Sam Cottese; and William Davis, the deputy director of the county’s Parks & Recreation Department.

The members of Bullshead 3 accept their third place trophies from the organizers of the tournament. From left are Mike Ancherani, Lou Nardella, Joe Bonacuse and Doug Simone of Bullshead 3; John Rettura, tournament director; and William Davis, the deputy director of the county’s Parks & Recreation Department.

The members of Bullshead 3 accept their third place trophies from the organizers of the tournament. From left are Mike Ancherani, Lou Nardella, Joe Bonacuse and Doug Simone of Bullshead 3; John Rettura, tournament director; and William Davis, the deputy director of the county’s Parks & Recreation Department.

The Kingwood Champs team finished in fourth. From left are Ken Reis, John and Lucille Deo, and John Martarazzo of Kingwood Champs; John Rettura, tournament director; and William Davis, the deputy director of the county’s Parks & Recreation Department.

The Kingwood Champs team finished in fourth. From left are Ken Reis, John and Lucille Deo, and John Martarazzo of Kingwood Champs; John Rettura, tournament director; and William Davis, the deputy director of the county’s Parks & Recreation Department.

Diocese Sets Sixth Annual Vocations Golf Classic

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The committee members behind the Sixth Annual Vocations Golf Classic gather to discuss the upcoming event. The classic will benefit the Saint John Vianney Endowment and will be held Monday, July 13, at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountaintop.

The committee members behind the Sixth Annual Vocations Golf Classic gather to discuss the upcoming event. The classic will benefit the Saint John Vianney Endowment and will be held Monday, July 13, at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountaintop.

The Diocese of Scranton will host the Sixth Annual Vocations Golf Classic Monday, July 13 at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Mountaintop to benefit the St. John Vianney Endowment Fund. St. Vianney is the patron of parish priests. The endowment accepts restricted donations for fostering vocations and assisting seminarians.

The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, is honorary chair and will be golfing in the tournament which features a captain and crew format on the 27-hole course. The day begins with lunch at 11:00 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at noon and a reception and awards dinner immediately following play. Reverend Donald J. Williams, diocesan director of vocations and director of seminarians, is event chair.

“Faithful parishioners and friends throughout the 11 counties of the Diocese of Scranton continue to attend and support this annual event which raises needed funds to foster and assist future priests on their journey to serve the people of our Diocese,” said Bishop Bambera. Donations to the previous Vocations Golf Classics have raised more than $440,000 for the Vianney fund.

Identifying men to consider the priesthood and guiding each through a discernment process is part of the vital work of the Diocesan Vocations Office, explained Father Williams. It is also a concern that any man contemplating the priesthood would not be deterred by prior financial obligations.

“As a Diocese, we are blessed today with good men in seminarian formation,” said Father Williams. “Through the cooperation of our priests and parishioners, we’re also engaging a significant number of potential candidates who may one day be of priestly service to the Diocese.”

“I join with our Bishop and the golf committee in urging everyone to consider making a donation honoring a friend or loved one,” he added.  “All gifts in support of our seminarians are appreciated. The tournament provides an opportunity for golfers, sponsors and seminarians to meet informally and enjoy a relaxing day outdoors.”

Members of the golf committee include Jim Bebla, Diocesan secretary for development; John Callahan, Reverend David Cappelloni; Karen Clifford; Thomas Considine; Christopher DiMattio; Reverend Joseph Evanko; Reverend Paul Fontanella; Frank Hine; John Kearney; Thomas Medico; Monsignor Donald McAndrews; Attorney Joseph O’Brien; Frank Orlando; Kathy Oven; Dominic Rinaldi; David Roche; Marilouise Agnone Ruane, director of stewardship; Mark Soprano; Roseann Tedesco; and Reverend Jeffrey Walsh.

Donations of any amount are welcome. Golfer packages at $250 include cart and green fees, lunch, dinner and reception. Hole sponsorships are $100. Information is available by calling the Diocesan Development Office at 570-207-2250 or online at www.DioceseofScranton.org.

Holy Cross High School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

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12TH GRADE:

Distinguished Honors: Taylor M. Augustyn, Ann Basting, James Basting, Bethany Bateman, Maria Batyko, Allison Bauman, David Burge, Maggie Chen, Kylie Chichura, Julia DeMarco, Morgan Ditchey, Alexandra Ditchkus, Gabrielle Giordano, Olivia Golay, Marissa Grecco, Scott Howard, Liam Jones, Tess Kearns, Kimberly Kowalski, Brenden J. Leese,  Lauren Lomberto, Kaelin Lynott, Drew Magda, Maria Manzano, Haley Marcinkevich, Thomas Marino, Ian Martin, Brianna Mazzaccaro, Ryan McDonald, Maggie McDonough, Maura McDonough, Stephanie Merli, Juliana Muta, Shelby Ohotnicky, Riley Orr, Gina Marie Pettinato, Daniel Piazza, Amanda Pienkowski, Ruoxin (Christina) Qi, Margaret Rainey, Harrison P. Rapp, Alex Rowella, Joseph Rutledge, Sarah Scavo, Vito Scocozzo IV, Jack Shean, Masen Suhadolnik, Jonathan Symonies, Christian Tomaino, Matthew Valvano, Nicholas J. Vinansky, Matthew Walsh, James Wetter, Jeremy Yzeik, Anela Zaccone

Honors: Austin Dembesky, Lindsey Dippre, Kali Gianacopoulos, Lilyanna Guziewicz, Olivia Kosin, Lauren Leppo, Aidan McAndrew, Jacob Mineo, Joseph Neyman, Leo Sebastianelli, Chelsea Skrepnak, Mitchell Spall, Adam Walsh

11TH GRADE:

Distinguished Honors: Alexandria Arbie, Bridget Boginski, Richard J. Boyle, Christina Brannon, Emily Burden, Molly Cerep, Sam Collura, Antonia Corma, Isabella Crotti, Gabriella Day, Reilly M. Dugan, Felicia Dzielak, Thomas Dzwonczyk, Emily Faith,  Alyssa Flannery, Lauren Franklin,  Kathleen Fricke, Andrew Gownley, Lexie Green, Mackenzie Greenfield, Edward Gregorowicz, Zoe Haggerty, Taylor Karkut, , Olivia Klein, Erin Kranick, Courtney Kuschke, William Legg, Noah Leopard, Karl Lewis, Moriah Lukasik, Eric Macarski,  Cierra Marino, Matthew Marsh, Courtney McDonnell, Shannon McDonough,  Jake McGovern, Joshua Megliola, Rachel Merritt, Brendan Mizok,  John Jeffrey Montefour, Nina Mucciolo, Robert J. Murphy, Angelina Noto, Erina Oguma, Gannon Palmiter, Allie Rainey, Caitanne Robinson, Lauren Schuster, Monica Seamon, Monica Shaffern, Alyssa Sheehan-Fazio, Nathan Skrutski, , Timothy Sokolowski, Sarah Sporko, Joshua Strony, Andrey Svistunov, Sarah Tanana, Isabelle Tokash, Zachary Zaluski

Honors: Alyssa Alfano, James Backus, Melissa Berardelli, Abigail Bloom, Dominique Bonavoglia, Nikolas Boniello, Devon Carey, Sean Collins, Jacqueline Dende, Claire Duncan, Emily Fisher, Jocelyn Griffin, Julia Haefele, Sierra Hembury, Kayla Kincel, Ashley Kneier, Angelo Mancinelli, Rachel Mazur, Joshua Mesaris, Luke Monteleone, Cindy Morales, Matthew Nealon, Emily Pettinato, Abigail Phillips, Emily Robinson, Michael Rogers, Karalyn Rook, Austin Shattin, Brian Sokol

10TH GRADE:

Distinguished Honors: Abigail Anderson, Caitlin Andrews, Jeffrey Antosh, Joseph Arbie, Mary Kate Bateman, Deidra Cali, Kaitlyn Cebular, Jenny Chang, Abigail Corrigan, Francesca Creavey, Brianna Dyson, Thaddeus Farrell, Leah Georgiades, Hannah Gilhooley, Mary Margaret Graff, Cassandra Gronki, Abigail Guziewicz, James Hanna, Meghan Healey, Julianne Hunt, Jeff Kim, Mark Kobierecki, Louis Koch, Acacia Krenitsky, Morgan Kriefski, Mia Maiolatessi, Rose Martillotti, Makayla McClemens, Joshua Mies, Rachel Moffitt, Celine Nash, Matthew Nelson, Kaitlyn O’Connor, Kateri O’Connor, Kella Pacifico, Leah Pawluck, Shelby Petrillo, Alyssa Pezzuti, Malachi Phillips, Miranda Piwowarski, Kevin Ra, Bailey Simrell, Alana Siock, Ann Siock, Lauren Torre, Nicholas Urso, Ashley Walsh, Jade Wehner

Honors: Kevan Bailey, Christopher Baumher, Lianna Bilbao, Shayonna Escalera, Emily Griffiths, John Iacobacci, Davianne Laforme, Paul Marmo, Colin McAndrew, Madelyn McGoff, Emily McHale, Lauren Mekilo, Cory Miller, James Owens, Grace Perechinsky, Amanda Ross, Jordan Symonies, Carly Tomaine, John Topalanchik, Lauren Walker, Matthew Warden, Madison Ware

9TH GRADE:

Distinguished Honors: Amanda Alfano, Neena Beggin, Rosalie Bennie, Christian Bloom, Mollie Burda, Matthew Cerep, Nicholas Cerep, Emma Connolly, Brigit Coolican, Ashlynn Cox,  Harleigh Davis, Luke Fiscus, Patrick Galvin, Kirsten Gilern, Jared Griffin, Erin Hartman,  Julianna Innocenti, Emelie Irwin, Ronald James, Elisabeth Johnson, Isabel Lopez, Destiny Marino, Madeline Neville, Thomas Niemiec, Maura Perri, Christina Shaffern, Cassie Sporko, Nathaniel Talbot, Alexis Walsh, Jillian Warabak

Honors: Carson Cacioppo, Christian Colaiezzi, Kelsey Hartman, Anysia Jurgiewicz, Karli Kozel, Lindsey Leppo, Conor Nealon, Nicholas Novobilski, Mariah Petrucci, Charlie Pettinato, Emily Romanski, Matthew Troiani, Soren Yadlosky