Diocese of Scranton Sets Annual Golf Classic for July 9th

Diocese Golf Classic Committee 2018

Diocese of Scranton officials are planning the ninth annual St. John Vianney Vocations Golf Classic to be held Monday, July 9, at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Mountain Top.

All donations are welcome. Proceeds help foster vocations to the Diocesan priesthood and support seminarian education. For reservations or information, call the Diocesan Development Office at 570-207-2250 or visit DioceseofScranton.org.

Members of the planning committee include, seated from left: Karen Clifford, Kathy Oven, Mark Soprano, Marilouise Agnone Ruane, Director of Stewardship, cochair; Rev. Donald Williams, Director of Vocations and Seminarians, chair; Msgr. David Bohr, Secretary for Clergy Formation; Rev. Jeffrey Walsh, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, and Michele Long.

Standing, same order: Michael P. Brown, Paul Woelkers, Rev. David Cappelloni, Christopher DiMattio, Jim Bebla, Secretary for Development; Atty. Joseph O’Brien; Msgr. Donald McAndrews, Scott Lynett, Dominic Rinaldi, Thomas Considine, and  Rev. Joseph Evanko.

Members of the golf committee not pictured include Deacon Frank Hine, Thomas Medico and Frank Orlando. 

 

Dunmoreans Named to King’s College Dean’s List

KingsCollegeWilkesBarrePennsylvaniaLogoDr. Joseph Evan, provost and vice president for academic affairs at King’s College, recently announced that Jenna Kimmerle and Jillian Korgeski, both of Dunmore, are among those students who have qualified for the Spring 2018 dean’s list.

To qualify for dean’s list, students must be enrolled in twelve hours of graded course work and maintain a G.P.A. of 3.50.

Lions Club Awards Scholarships to Dunmore Students

lionsThe Dunmore Lions Club recently held its 37th annual Scholarship Award Banquet at  La Buona Vita Restaurant.

Remarks were offered by Margaret Hart, vice principal at Dunmore High School, and Alexa Schoenberg guidance counselor at Holy Cross High School. Presentation of awards was made by Lion president James Aita and committee cochairmen Lion Sam Sebastianelli and Lion James Colangelo. Lion Michael Colangelo offered Invocation and Lion Anthony DeSantis served as toastmaster and commented:  “They and past award recipients demonstrate the outstanding traits necessary to receive Lions awards. All recipients have shown exemplary leadership. They’re all amazing students.”

The Dunmore Lions have been serving the community for over 67 years and are currently holding a membership campaign. Anyone interested in joining or helping in any way should email dunmorelions@gmail.com or call 570-878-7166 or 570-947-1287. 

DHS Lions

Mark Finan of Dunmore High School was honored with a Penn State scholarship. Also honored with monetary gifts were: Dunmore High School Boy Scholar/Athlete Nathan Fangio and DHS Girl Scholar /Athlete- Gillian Coar.

holy cross lions

Jared Griffin of Holy Cross High School received another Penn State scholarship. Holy Cross High School Boy Scholar/Athlete Carson Cacioppo and Holy Cross Girl Scholar/Athlete Jillian Warabak were awarded monetary gifts as well.