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SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2012
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Noah D. Peznowski
Destiny L. Castrignano
Noah David Peznowski, son of Jeffrey Peznowski, Nuangola, and Tracy Peznowski, Mountain Top, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Aug. 18. Noah is a grandson of Marti and Jerry Peznowski, Mountain Top; Maggie Graham, Exeter; and the late William Graham, Ocala, Fla. He has a sister, Isabella Elizabeth, 4.
Destiny Lynn Castrignano, daughter of Frank and Debra Castrignano, Hanover Green, is celebrating her 13th birthday today, Aug. 18. Destiny is a granddaughter of Catherine Koonrad and the late Andrew Koonrad, Hanover Township, and Frank and Louise Castrignano, Swoyersville.
Ninth annual Shickshinny Area Community Choirfest this Sunday The ninth annual Shickshinny Area Community Choirfest will be conducted at 6 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 6 E. Butler St., Shickshinny. This year’s festival, titled ‘Hope and Trust,’ will feature music, poetry and scripture readings. The concert will include the premiere of a choral setting of a poem by Shickshinny resident June Kessler titled “Hope and Trust” as well as the premiere of a new arrangement of ‘Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley.’ Singers and instrumentalists from seven local churches will participate. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 256-7329 or visit www.choirfest.smasm.org. Participants from last year’s Choirfest, front row, from left, are Rachel Schwiter, Marion Hidlay, Karin Lazarowicz, Becky Federici, Annette Knorowski, Susan Miller, Katie Noss, Michelle Boberick, Rebecca Micca, Kathleen L. McKenzie, Tatiana Stola. Back row: Marilou Hinchcliff, the Rev. Terry Hughes, Roger Noss, Bernard Dymond Jr., Rochelle Dymond, Pamela Dymond, Abaigael Noss, Raymond Wasenda, Kathy Van Horn, Andrew J. Gurzynski, Linda Maczuga, Matthew Schwiter, Adam Patla, Raphael Micca, Rick Matysik and Andrew Stola.
Hayden and Kevin Seidel
Hayden Seidel, daughter of Kevin and Crystal Seidel, Wyoming, is celebrating her first birthday today, Aug. 18. Her brother, Kevin Seidel, celebrated his third birthday July 22. Hayden and Kevin are the grandchildren of Linda King, Harveys Lake; Patricia Seidel, Pittston; and Donald King, Dallas. They are the great-grandchildren of Marie Kerechanin, Wilkes-Barre.
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Sophia E. Wajda Sophia Elizabeth Wajda, daughter of Christopher and Amy Wajda, Rome, N.Y., is celebrating her second birthday today, Aug. 18. Sophia is a granddaughter of Michael and Kathleen Wajda and Dale Hines Sr. and the late Laura Hines, Rome, N.Y. She is a greatgranddaughter of Casimer and Sophie Wajda and Elizabeth Hughes and the late Russell Hughes, Wilkes-Barre Township; Clarence and Ruth Chester, William and Sharon Leach and the late Elizabeth Leach, Rome, N.Y.; and the late Charles Hines, Columbus, Ohio.
IN BRIEF
ducted at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. beginning Sept. 6 at Forty Fort United Methodist Church. The study, titled “To Live Is Christ: The Life and Ministry of Paul” by Beth Moore, is expected to run until Nov. 15. Cost for the class is $15 to cover the cost of the workbook. For information, call the church office at 287-3840.
KINGSTON: “Searching the Scripture” can be heard every Sunday morning from 7:30-8:30 a.m. on 88.5 King’s College Radio. The Bible-based discussion program is presented by Christ Community Church, 100 W. Dorrance St. To hear past programs, visit the church’s website at www.ccchurchtoday.org
LARKSVILLE: High Point Baptist Church, 1919 Mountain Road, will be holding a free clothing giveaway from
FORTY FORT: A fall ladies Bible study will be con-
LUZERNE COUNTY: The St. Padre Pio Prayer Group will gather for its monthly devotion Sunday at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 416 Church St., Honesdale, Services begin at 2 p.m. with the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The Rev. William J. P. Langan, host pastor and spiritual director, will lead the faithful in the prayer for all priests followed by the recitation of the rosary with members leading each decade. A reading from sacred
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the Hours (vespers), benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, and close with the individual blessing with the relic of St. Pio. PLYMOUTH: Good Shepherd Polish National Catholic Church, 269 E. Main St. will again be participating in the Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Fest on Aug. 24 and 25. Homemade halushki, pierogi and baked goods will be available. The church’s stand will be located in front of Sport Jes.
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9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 25 at the church facility. Local consignment shops as well as church members donate the clothing twice each year to be redistributed within the community. Clothing for infants, children and some adults will be made available. In addition, Cub Scout Pack 3 and American Heritage Girls Pack 3 will serve breakfast. For more information, call 371-4404 or visit their website at www.highpointchurch.info.
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The sacrament of confirmation was recently administered to young people at Saint Andrew Parish, Parrish Street, Wilkes-Barre, by the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, bishop of Scranton. Saint Andrew Parish is a consolidation of the former parishes of Saint Patrick, Saint Boniface and Holy Rosary. First row, from left are Deacon Francis Bradigan and the Rev. James McGahagan, pastor, with members of the confirmation class, from left: Holly Theresa Jabyac, Ashley Ann Harrison, Britney Hope Steininger, Brooke Agnes Stevens, Zachary Steven Rattigan, and Bishop Bambera. Second row: Brandon Jesus Weisberger, Christopher Anthony Draina, Clarissa Anna Day, Artemesia Cecelia Ashton, Alexis Rose Bruno, Kendra Ann Krolick, Dominique Elizabeth Ogin, Tyler Michael Schneikart. Third row: Alex Patrick Kendra, James Stephen Stepanski, Tyler James Mendozza, Brett James Stevens, Lucas Anthony Borum. Fourth row: Andrew Francis Schiel and Daniel Edward Hogan.
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