Posted on April 6, 2016 by The Dunmorean

Members of the Scranton Preparatory School baseball team take a break during their day of service with the Little Sisters of the Poor at Holy Family Residence, Scranton, to pose with a resident and the Little Sisters’ famous Pope Francis cutout. Kneeling, left to right: Noah Granet, Rob Pfleckl, Kevin Yanul, Jack Burke, Tyler Stafursky, Tommy Fitzpatrick, Jake Brady, and Dom Giacobbe. Standing, left to right: Bob Schulte, Holy Family Residence apartment resident; Noah Machek, Pat Belardi, Nate Fiala, Jordan White, Kyle Polishan, John Redman, Vince Cimini, and Kyler McAllister.

Members of the Scranton Preparatory School baseball team spent one day of their Easter break volunteering for the Little Sisters of the Poor at Holy Family Residence.

During their day of service, the players participated in activities with the residents and assisted the maintenance department with preparing the home for its Easter egg hunt on April 3. This preparation included setting up tables, raking and disposing of fallen leaves, and clearing debris from storm drains around the residence. The team’s efforts helped beautify the grounds surrounding the home and will provide a more enjoyable atmosphere for the people residing there.

The Little Sisters, who have been serving the elderly of Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1908, work closely with staff, volunteers, and benefactors to create a family spirit for the residents who make their home with them. They welcome the elderly who have limited funds and provide for their needs so they can thrive in an atmosphere of respect, dignity, and love.

Posted on April 6, 2016 by The Dunmorean

LSP-Monsignor George Demuth

Monsignor George R. Demuth, 97, pastor emeritus of the former St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church, Scranton, is pictured with The Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, bishop of the Diocese of Scranton, following a Mass in the chapel of the Little Sisters of the Poor’s Holy Family Residence in celebration of Monsignor Demuth’s 70th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.

Little Sisters of the Poor plan St. Patrick’s Day celebration

Posted on March 2, 2016 by The Dunmorean

Pictured are committee members planning the Little Sisters of the Poor St. Patrick’s dinner, including, first row from left: Ann Kwak, Theresa Durkin, and Mary Sheils. Second row: Sr. Marie Therese, l.s.p.; Lisa Blaker, director of activities and volunteer coordinator; MaryCarol Kanton; and Janet Skibinski. Third row: Charlie Butler; Pete Kanton; and Jackie Galvin, M.S., director of development and communications. Also serving on the committee are Dolly Densevich; Faith Foley; Carole Paswinski; Mary Jane Sheridan; Lisa Sutter; Nancy Wilson; Karen and Howie Wyandt; and Mother Theresa Louisa, l.s.p.

The Little Sisters of the Poor are kicking off St. Patrick’s Day at their third annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Dinner on Sunday, March 6, at Holy Family Residence, 2500 Adams Ave., Scranton, located adjacent to Marywood University. The event will begin with Mass at 11 a.m. with a bagpipe processional and recessional in the chapel followed by the dinner and entertainment from 12 to 4 p.m. in the auditorium.

The menu includes ham and cabbage with potatoes and carrots, rolls and butter, vanilla ice cream with mint or chocolate syrup, and beverages. The entertainment for the afternoon includes the Kearns Drum and Pipe Band, E.J. the D.J., and Irish step dancing by the Crossmolina School of Dance.

Tickets for adults are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Tickets for children 10 and younger are $6. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling (570) 343-4065 or online at www.littlesistersofthepoorscranton.org.

In addition to the dinner, there will be a bake sale which will include the Sisters’ famous homemade scones and an assortment of other baked goods. There will also be raffles for gift baskets and gift certificates for area restaurants and businesses as well as a raffle.

There will be plenty of free and convenient parking in the residence’s parking lot or via a handicap accessible van providing shuttle service from the Marywood University parking lot on the corner of Adams and University Avenues to the dinner.

The Little Sisters also have numerous dinner sponsorship packages available which are great advertising vehicles for businesses as well as a way to honor or remember someone you love.

For advance ticket purchases and sponsorship information, please contact Mrs. Jackie Galvin, M.S., director of development and communications, at (570) 343-4065 ext. 3144 or scdevelopment@littlesistersofthepoor.org.

All proceeds will be used to assist the Little Sisters in replacing the nightstands in each resident’s room at Holy Family Residence.