Support for Keystone Mission’s Code Blue program

Posted on March 1, 2023 by The Dunmorean

FNCB Bank, through the FNCB Bank Charitable Foundation, has given a $2,500 donation to Keystone Mission for its Code Blue Emergency Shelter program.

The Code Blue Shelter is an emergency shelter that serves people who are homeless and who might otherwise remain unsheltered during periods of extreme winter weather throughout Lackawanna and Luzerne County. A “Code Blue” alert is issued when the forecast temperature, including wind chills, is expected to reach 20 degrees or lower, or a foot or more of snow, according to AccuWeather.

Shown from left are: Gerard Champi, FNCB Bank, President and CEO; Jeff Mokychic, FNCB Bank Vice President, Treasury Manager; Jililan Mirro, Keystone Mission Content Specialist & Grant Writer; Matt Ford, Keystone Mission Engagement Coordinator, and Theresa Verdon, FNCB Bank Executive Assistant.

Holy Name Society’s 65th annual communion breakfast

Posted on March 1, 2023 by The Dunmorean

SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish Holy Name Society, Dunmore held its 65th Annual Communion Breakfast on Feb. 19th at La Buona Vita. The day began with morning Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church celebrated by the Reverend David P. Cappelloni, pastor. Music was provided by the parish choir under the direction of Joseph Moffitt.

Diocese of Scranton Seminarian, Thomas Dzwonczyk, shown left, was Principal Speaker.

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At the 65^th Annual Communion Breakfast hosted by the Holy Name Society of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish in Dunmore, Thomas “Chick” DePietro was presented with the society’s Pio M. Ferrario Christian Witness Award by Rev. David P. Cappelloni, pastor.

Father Cappelloni also offered invocation and benediction. Music was provided by the parish choir under the direction of Joseph Moffitt.

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Breakfast speakers and committee members for the 65th annual Holy Name Society of SS. Anthony and Rocco Paris breakfast held at St. Anthony of Padua Church were on hand for the event.

Pictured below from left: Chris DiMattio, toastmaster; Rev. David P. Cappelloni, pastor; Thomas “Chick” DePietro, Pio M. Ferrario Christimas Witness award winner, and Bob McCormack, president, who gave the opening remarks.

Absent from photo was Rick Sabato, general chairman.

Successful season for Holy Cross JV cross country team

Posted on March 1, 2023 by The Dunmorean

Holy Cross High School’s JV cross country had an amazing season as Lackawanna League Division ‘A’ Champions with 17 wins and 6 losses, and The Vince Fedor Lackawanna League Boys JV cross country Class ‘A’ Champions.

Shown from left: Coach Alex Higley. Christopher Novak, Thomas Gavin, Cole Gavin, Elias Stabinski, Colin Farrell, Matthew Fox and Jimmy Sheerin.