The Bucktown Golf League recognized its all-season champions on Sept. 20 at Wemberly Hills Golf Course in Scott Township. John Kohanski and Rob Aldrich finished the season in first. Sean Comstock and Dave Gindle came in second place. Shown from left to right are: Rob Aldrich, John Kohanski, Sean Comstock and Dave Gindle.
When Thomas and Stephanie Dzwonczyk talk about the importance of the 2021 Diocesan Annual Appeal, they speak from a personal perspective. Their son is a seminarian for the Diocese of Scranton who recently started his second year at Saint Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, Md.
Through their son, Tom and Stephanie have met all nine of the current seminarians for the diocese. This year, the Dzwonczyks are one of six local couples serving as regional chairs for the Appeal.
“These pious, dynamic, engaging and talented young men give us great confidence in the future for the Diocese of Scranton and the Catholic Church as a whole,” Thomas said. “They will one day lead us in worship, administer the Sacraments, and preside over the weddings and funerals of those we love.”
Gifts to the 2021 Diocesan Annual Appeal have a wide-ranging, significant impact throughout not only the diocese but also all 11 counties of northeastern and north central Pennsylvania. Assisting seminarians who are in priestly formation is just one of the many things that the Appeal supports.
“No one with a true calling to the priesthood should be turned away for lack of funds,” Thomas added.
Six regional videos have been produced to feature ministries funded by the Appeal in each area of the diocese. The videos are all available on the Annual Appeal website at annualappeal.org.
“The last 18 months have been challenging for all of us. One of the many things the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us is just how interconnected we are and how much we need one another,” the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, said. “Through the generosity of Diocesan Annual Appeal donors, we have been able to touch thousands of lives – serving the poor, educating our children and spreading the Gospel message.”
Gifts to the 2021 Diocesan Annual Appeal support Seminarian Formation and Retired Clergy, Catholic Social Services, Catholic Education, the Diocesan Office for Parish Life, Catholic Media & Communications as well as Social Justice and Faith Formation Grants for parishes. Donors to the Appeal may designate their gift to any of the ministries listed above.
To make a donation online, visit annualappeal.org. Gifts may also be made by calling the Diocesan Development Office at (570) 207-2250. Donations may also be sent to: Diocesan Annual Appeal, 300 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA, 18503.
Marywood University’s Professional Continuing Education department will offer a 120-Hour Long-Term Care Nursing Home Administration (NHA) and refresher program during the fall 2021/spring 2022 academic semesters.
Each of the 16 courses is approved for 7.5 continuing education hours by the Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators. Also serving State of Pennsylvania licensing renewal requirements, interested individuals can register for courses as needed or register for the entire series.
Dates, programs, and presenters planned for the fall 2021/spring 2021academic semesters include:
October 14, 2021 — Social Services, Family and Community Relationships, and Patient Rights with Maria Hastie and John R. O’Brien.
October 15, 2021 – Understanding Regulations: Deficiencies, Plans of Correction, and Quality Assurance with James Miller, NHA.
October 28, 2021— Strategic Planning: Marketing and Public Relations with William Bachman
October 29, 2021 – Nursing Department and Patient Care Management with Karyn Hildebrand.
November 11, 2021— Role of Government in Health Policy Regulation and Reimbursement with William Kammerer.
November 12, 2021 – Nutrition and Dietary Needs of the Long-Term Care Resident with Sandy Gaul.
December 2, 2021— Gerontology: Diseases of Aging Death and Dying with Peggy Steinberg.
December 3, 2021 – Risk Management: Safety and Insurance with Matt Alfiero.
December 16, 2021 – Facility Support Services: Building, Grounds, Housekeeping, Laundry, and Central Supply with Karyn Hildebrand.
December 17, 2021 – Fiscal Management: Budgeting and Accounting with Michael P. Kelly, MPA, NHA and Kevin Noone.
January 27, 2022 – General Administration and Organizational Management of Nursing Homes with Noelle Lyon-Kovaleskie.
January 28, 2022 – Medicare PPS Case Mix & Third-Party Reimbursement with James Miller.
February 10, 2022 – Rehabilitation Services and Special Care with Gary Duncan.
February 11, 2022 – Preparing for Licensure: Certification Surveys and Meeting the Other Regulatory Requirements with Noelle Lyon-Kovaleskie.
All courses will run on the dates listed from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., in the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, on Marywood University’s campus. Each course is $150. The NHA Refresher is only $525. For additional information, or to register, visit Marywood Professional Continuing Education Opportunities, or call Jill Schroth, Director of Professional Continuing Education & Workforce Development, at (570) 340-6061.