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www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE February 18, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS HOCKEY HOPEFULS Gannon to expand campus in Ruskin, Fla.

Gannon University’s Ruskin, Fla., cam- pus opened a little more than two years ago, but its enrollment already has quadrupled, from 24 students to more than 100. The good news doesn’t end there. On Feb. 16, Erie Bishop Lawrence Persico is expected to be in Ruskin, along with Bishop Gregory Parkes of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, for the groundbreaking of a new 70,000- to 80,000-square-foot building. The structure will house masters’ and doctoral programs in the health service professions. Both bishops will formally bless the ground and offi cially begin the expansion project, which is expected to cost between $10 million and $20 million, according to

CNS photo The sun rising over the rings of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on a beach in Gang- neung, South Korea.

Contributed photo This is an architectural rendering of the new build- Catholic school ing at Gannon University’s Florida campus. grad starts as goalie Dr. Steve Mauro, vice president for academ- ic administration. The new three-story structure is located on land purchased adjacent to the original for Team USA building, which was opened in 2015. “Currently, we have occupational and physical therapy and athletic training pro- grams at Ruskin, but this new building will Other athletes with Mercyhurst allow us to bring in additional health profes- sion programs,” Mauro said. The fi rst fl oor of the new building is connections take Olympic ice expected to be completed by March 2019, allowing the school to enroll more students beginning in the fall semester of 2019. BY MARY SOLBERG | FAITHLIFE Among the additional programs that will be offered is a master’s physician assistant Four world-class hockey players with ties to Erie’s degree, a popular program at Gannon’s —a Catholic institution founded downtown Erie campus, Mauro said. by the Sisters of Mercy—are competing in this month’s “By next fall, our enrollment will be clos- Winter Olympics in South Korea. er to 200. We really want to grow over the Most notable in that Olympic lineup is Erie native next six to seven years to bring enrollment to Ryan Zapolski, 31, who not only graduated from Mer- between 400 to 500 students,” Mauro said. cyhurst in 2011, but is a 2001 graduate of St. George According to Mauro, Gannon is paying School, and a 2005 graduate of Erie’s Cathedral Prepa- for the expansion with savings and capital ratory School, both in Erie. funds. He said the university is expecting to He is the starting goaltender for the U.S. men’s hock- Photo courtesy of Mercyhurst University hire fi ve to six new faculty and additional ey team, whose games are scheduled in Pyeongchang, South Korea, through Feb. 25. 2018 Winter Olympians, clockwise from top left, are: Ryan Zapol- staff at Ruskin. ski, , and . “We’re offering the right kinds of pro- “Being able to represent Erie and Mercyhurst is really grams and high quality programs,” Mauro special to me and I hope it can inspire future generations said. “Health professions, in general, are of kids to really believe in their goals and to never give such a high-demand fi eld.” up on your dreams!” Zapolski said in an email to the Ryan Zapolski Bailey Bram university before leaving for the . On Feb. 8-9, the St. George community celebrated Hometown: Erie (Summit Township) Hometown: Ste. Anne, Manitoba, one of their own making it to the pinnacle of the sports Cathedral Prep Class of 2005; Mercy- Canada world. Eric Trapp, a fi fth-grade hurst Class of 2011 Mercyhurst Class of 2012 24 Hours for the Lord teacher at St. George, is a long- First Olympic appearance, 2018, Team First Olympic appearance, 2018, Team time friend of Zapolski’s. He USA Canada On March 9-10, the Diocese of Erie will shared with all classrooms a celebrate 24 Hours for the Lord, an initia- video he created that included “...I hope it can Meghan Agosta Emma Nuutinen tive of Pope Francis with an emphasis on an interview with the Olympi- inspire future an, along with comments from Hometown: Ruthven, Ontario, Canada Hometown: Vantaa, Finland adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the generations of sacrament of reconciliation. students as well as teachers who Mercyhurst Class of 2011 Mercyhurst sophomore St. Peter Cathedral, Erie, will be open taught Zapolski when he at- kids to really Fourth Olympic appearance (gold Second Olympic appearance (fi fth place for the whole 24 hours, with adoration and tended St. George. believe in their medals in 2006, 2010 and 2014), Team in 2014), Team Finland Canada confession available during that time. Bishop According to Principal Al- goals and to Lawrence Persico has asked that this year’s lison Reynolds, “Our students never give up 24 Hours for the Lord be devoted to prayer are very excited to have a St. on your dreams! for clergy and consecrated religious in our George alumnus in the Olym- St. George Principal Al- diocese, as well as for an increase in voca- pics.” — Ryan Zapolski lison Reynolds carries tions to the priesthood and religious life. On Feb. 9, the day of the an Olympic torch during Priests in the greater Erie area are asked opening ceremonies in South a procession at a spe- to consider taking at least an hour to hear Korea, the school community cial Mass Feb. 9 at the confessions at the Cathedral during the 24 celebrated a Mass for the inten- ” Erie elementary school. Hours for the Lord. Confessions will begin tions of Zapolski and all Olym- Behind her are fi fth- on March 9 at 5:45 p.m. and continue until pic athletes, and participated in a day of Olympic-style grader Clara Gibson 3:30 p.m. on March 10. games. Trapp wore his old friend’s jersey. and fi fth-grade teacher Deacons and lay persons are asked to “It’s pretty amazing,” Trapp said. “Not only is Ryan Eric Trapp, a long-time consider committing to an hour of adora- representing St. George and Erie, but the whole country. friend of Olympian tion either alone or with family, friends or a It’s surreal.” Ryan Zapolski. parish group. Adoration will begin March 9 Zapolski will be joined in South Korea by three other at 5:45 p.m. and continue until 3:30 p.m. on athletes with Mercyhurst connections: March 10. • Canadian Meghan Agosta, 30, a 2011 Mercyhurst Contributed photo Parishes are asked to consider sending a graduate group of parishioners and friends to partici- • Canadian Bailey Bram, 27, a 2012 alumna pate in a holy hour. • Emma Nuutinen, 21, a native of Finland who cur- having helped her native Fin- 3,500—has distinguished itself All are asked to encourage people, includ- rently is a sophomore. land take fi fth place in 2014. on the international hockey ing those estranged from the church or away Zapolski played for Mercyhurst’s men’s Another Mercyhurst student, stage. President Michael Victor from the sacraments for a long time, to at- from 2007-11, and for Prep, where he set a Pennsylva- , just missed and coaches Rick Gotkin and tend the event. nia Interscholastic Hockey League playoff record of 88 the fi nal roster on the Finnish Mike Sisti credit hard work over For more information or to sign up for saves as a senior in 2005. Olympic team, but was offered a the long haul. an hour of adoration (or for priests to hear Agosta and Bram began their NCAA careers playing position as fi rst alternate. “Rick and Mike have built confessions), contact Sister Kathleen Dietz, Division I women’s ice hockey for the Lakers and are Mercyhurst—a small univer- FSO, at [email protected] or at (814) representing their native Canada at the 2018 Games. sity in northwestern Pennsylva- 824-1135. Nuutinen is making her second Olympic appearance, nia with a total enrollment of >> See HOCKEY, page 3 2 | FaithLife — February 18, 2018

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About 390 students are OOriginallyrig launched in 2007, ForYourMarriage.org is a SOLBERG enrolled from preschool through USCCUSCCB initiative that began as the communications com- high school. pponentonen of the National Pastoral Initiative for Marriage. Many of us could make things WWithi a grant from the Catholic Communications Cam- Thirty-three years ago this right for Native Americans by be- ppaign,aign the new website includes updated content, graph- March, I drove up to St. Michael coming educated ourselves. To help ics, and a new section dedicated to marriage and family Indian School near Window Rock, St. Michael Indian School con- mministryini leaders. Arizona. I can still picture the red tinue its mission, see its wish list at clay road that led to a hogan, a tra- www.stmichaelindianschool.org/ IItt includes sections on dating, marriage preparation, ditional native hut that my friend wishlist.php. mmixedix marriages, parenting and family, natural family and I called home for a week. We pplanningla and the stages of marriage. A marriage re- were working on a freelance project sosource section off ers daily marriage tips, marriage help about the Navajo Reservation. In the spirit of Catholic-Lutheran aandn support links, and solutions to common challenges. Founded by St. Katharine Drexel dialogue for unity during the 500th TThe site addresses questions specifi c to planning a in 1902, the school was a refuge for anniversary of the Reformation, CCatholic wedding, as well as related church docu- children on the reservation. It didn’t Notre Dame Parish in Hermitage mments and teachings. take long to see that those who lived joined other local churches this It features couples who write weekly blog posts in this community straddling the month in the production of “Moses about their real-life experiences as engaged couples, border between Arizona and New and the Burning Within.” newlyweds or seasoned couples. There are book Mexico didn’t have much. They Father Richard Allen, pastor of subsisted on farming and sheep- reviews, reports on current events and research Notre Dame, was in the cast, along herding. with Pastor Michael Lozano of related to marriage, and recent teachings about In 1985, as I stood on the plateau marriage and family life from Pope Francis. Christ Lutheran Church in Sharon, overlooking the town, I thought it and several members of their con- Other websites hosted by the USCCB dedicated was the most beautiful place I had gregations. to promoting marriage include PorTuMatrimonio. ever seen. Red earth, wide open sky Photo byby CNS The musical performances were org and MarriageUniqueForAReason.org. and silence like I had never before dedicated to the memory of Msgr. experienced. Edward Zeitler, former Notre As a 20-something, I believed Dame pastor, who died last year. that somehow life would get easier for these Native Americans. The U.S. government, I thought, would certainly do justice by these people Erie Mayor Joe Schember took Snippets of Catholic headlines whose land we had claimed as our over the reins of Pennsylvania’s own. and stories from around the world fourth largest city in early January. But this month, I read a story de- According to Gannon University, from Catholic News Service scribing a much different scenario. he is the third consecutive Gannon Life on American Indian reserva- University graduate to lead the city. tions is bad and shows few signs of In attendance at Schember’s ‘Superpope’ to the rescue autographed T-shirt sold at auction will go to getting better, according to speak- swearing-in was Dauphin County Peter’s Pence, a collection that primarily funds ers at the Catholic Social Ministry Court Judge John Cherry, Schem- the Roman Curia, but earmarks about 10 to 15 Gathering in Washington, D.C. ber’s longtime friend and a fellow percent of funds to be used by the pope for emer- Father Michael Carson, a Choc- Gannon alumnus. Both met at St. gency relief, medical assistance to those in need taw Indian who is assistant director Mark Seminary in Erie, where they and the construction of schools and hospitals in of Native American affairs for the had explored the possibility of en- poor areas, said Archbishop Angelo Becciu, a U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for Cul- tering the priesthood. top offi cial in the Vatican Secretariat of State. tural Diversity in the Church, said Cherry went on to practice law Indians are the poorest of all Amer- and Schember began a long career South Sudan bishop wins award ican ethnic groups and that unem- at PNC Bank. ployment, substandard housing, “Gannon is a vital part of the MIDDELBURG, Netherlands (CNS)—Re- drug and alcohol addiction, rape, city,” Schember said. “You can’t tired South Sudan Bishop Paride Taban has won child abuse and suicide are com- separate the two.” an award that recognizes the peace village he monplace. CNS photo founded as the visible embodiment of his peace- Rich May, a national lecturer on Archbishop Giovanni Angelo Becciu, Vatican substi- making efforts. issues facing American Indians, rec- Mary Solberg is the editor of FaithLife. tute secretary of state, shows a T-shirt depicting Pope In May, Bishop Taban, 82, will receive the ommended that one way to remove Email: [email protected] Francis as a superhero. The Vatican will auction off a Freedom of Worship Award presented by the obstacles to economic growth and Call 814-824-1171 T-shirt signed by sports celebrities, with proceeds go- Roosevelt Foundation in Middelburg, Nether- recovery would be to allow Native Twitter: @ERIERCDsolberg ing to charity. lands. He set up the Kuron peace village in 2005 in Eastern Equatoria. In 2016, Bishop Taban said for lasting peace to be achieved, South Sudanese needed to learn VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Though not as 20 words and eight phrases: love, joy, peace, pa- fast as a speeding bullet, “Superpope” will fl y tience, compassion, sympathy, kindness, truth- Vatican invited to Olympics across the world, gathering autographs of sports fulness, gentleness, self-control, humility, pov- stars, and eventually be auctioned off to raise erty, forgiveness, mercy, friendship, trust, unity, VATICAN CITY—Pope money for the pope’s charity. purity, faith and hope. The phrases are: I love The initiative kicked off Feb. 8 at a Vatican Francis sent his greet- you, I miss you, thank you, I forgive, we forget, ings to the International news conference with the unveiling of a simple together, I am wrong, I am sorry. medium-sized yellow T-shirt graced with the Olympic Committee, iconic “Superpope” image: Pope Francis, fi st which for the fi rst time extended, fl ying through the air, holding his Prayers said for DACA recipients invited a Vatican delega- black bag packed with Christian “values” and tion to participate in an WASHINGTON (CNS)—A group of priests, opening ceremony of the a scarf representing his hometown San Lorenzo religious, immigrants and supporters gathered soccer team. Olympics and to the com- outside the U.S. Capitol Feb. 6 to pray for the mittee’s annual session as The fi rst superstar to sign the shirt was re- Dreamers, whose lives are in limbo as they await cently retired Roma soccer legend, Francesco an observer. word on the future of the Deferred Action for “The traditional Olym- Totti, who even added his old team number Childhood Arrivals program. “10” to the signature. pic truce takes on special The prayer service was sponsored by Catholic importance this year as The plan is to get as many famous signatures organizations, including the Catholic Legal Im- as possible before it goes on auction, possibly by delegations of the two migration Network Inc., the Daughters of Char- Koreas will walk together the end of the summer. ity of St. Vincent de Paul, the Columban Center The site (https://ordinaryheroes.it/en/) sells under a unifi ed fl ag,” the for Advocacy and Outreach, Network, the Sis- pope said of the 2018 Py- T-shirts with the image for about $23. Part of ters of Mercy, the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, the profi t goes to the papal Peter’s Pence charity. eongchang Winter Olym- Pax Christi USA, the DREAM Project, the So- pics in South Korea. But the full 100 percent of the proceeds from the ciety of the Sacred Heart, the Franciscan Action CNS photo Network and Ignatian Solidarity Network.

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and fi ve league champion- OBITUARY ships. Hockey Gotkin coached Zapol- ski, a relative unknown in Sister Hildegarde Boxer, SSJ Continued from page 1 hockey circles until grit and determination got a championship culture,” him a spot on the Mer- Sister Hildegarde Boxer, SSJ, Victor said of Gotkin, the cyhurst men’s ice hockey 86, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of men’s head coach the past team in 2007. While play- Northwestern Pennsylvania, died 30 years, and Sisti, who ing as a Laker, Zapolski Feb. 5 in her 68th year of religious founded the women’s hock- was named to the 2008-09 life. ey program 19 years ago. All-Atlantic Hockey As- Born in Erie, Feb. 17, 1931, she Gotkin and Sisti ac- sociation second team, was the daughter of the late Joseph knowledge the discipline and the 2009-10 All-AHA and Helen (Zielinski) Boxer. She en- needed to establish a strong third team. After gradua- tered the Sisters of St. Joseph from team, but they also point to tion, he played profession- Sacred Heart Parish, Erie, on Sept. the pool of strong athletes ally for the ECHL, having 1, 1950. She professed her fi nal and university support. been named its Rookie of vows on Aug. 15, 1956. “I think what cement- the Year, Goaltender of Sister Hildegarde ed us as one of the best the Year, and First Team Sister Hildegarde graduated from Boxer, SSJ Villa Maria Academy and contin- [hockey programs] in the All Star. He currently plays ued her education at Villa Maria country were good students professionally with Jokerit, Photo by Haleigh Giebel College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in ele- who are hard workers and a Finnish-based club in Rick Gotkin, left, men’s head hockey coach at Mer- mentary education in 1966. who are full of pride,” Sisti the Kontinental Hockey cyhurst University, presents Ryan Zapolski with his She taught at St. Patrick, St. Ann, Holy Rosary, St. Jo- said. “There’s a combina- League, the highest pro retired number and jersey from his Mercyhurst days. seph, Blessed Sacrament and St. Paul schools, all in Erie, tion of coaching, people at league in Europe. and ministered at St. Joseph Home, Erie. For 10 years, Mercyhurst who work with When the National she served at the Saint Mary’s Home of Erie Adult Day our student athletes, and Hockey League (NHL) Care Center. She was involved in the religious education getting athletes who have opted not to participate in Games, Zapolski was in cal coaches, including Pete programs at Houtzdale Catechetical Center, St. Francis a certain character. They the , Erie, visiting family and McCormick of Cathedral of Assisi Parish in Bradford, and at the former St. Mat- know we’re going to throw lesser-known players, like practicing at the Mercy- Prep, Gary Peterson Sr. thew in the Woods Parish in Erie. For four years, Sister them in the fi re.” Zapolski, were tapped. He hurst Ice Center. Coach in youth hockey, and, of Hildegarde ministered as caregiver for her parents and, Sisti turned the women’s was the fi rst player recruit- Gotkin presented him with course, Gotkin. subsequently, for two friends of the congregation. Sister program into one of Divi- ed for the goaltender posi- his university jersey, #35, Gotkin was unable to Hildegarde also ministered to infi rmed members of her sion I’s powerhouses. The tion on Team USA. which is now retired. travel to South Korea to congregation in various ways and participated in the Sis- women have made 10 con- “We could talk about the Zapolski said he is grate- see Zapolski’s performance ters of St. Joseph Prayer Call Ministry. secutive trips to the nation- culture of coaching here, ful for the support of his in person. But Mercyhurst Survivors include one brother, George (Joyce) Boxer, al tournament. but at the end of the day, parents, Raymond and Su- has its own kind of Olym- of Erie; a niece, Kathy Boxer, of Erie; a nephew, Kevin Gotkin is the only coach it’s all about Ryan Zapol- san, his brothers and sis- pic venue, featuring many (Mary Beth) Boxer, of Erie; and two grandnieces, Amy in NCAA history to take ski and what he has ac- ter, and his wife, Elizabeth hockey stand-outs from all and Alyssa Boxer. the men’s program to the complished,” Gotkin told Fisher Zapolski, whom he over the world. A Mass of Christian burial was held Feb. 9 at the Sis- NCAA tournament at all FaithLife. “He is as loyal as married at Mercyhurst’s Gotkin will watch his ters of St. Joseph Community Living Center, Erie. Inter- three levels: Divisions I, II a hunting dog. He’s a great Christ the King Chapel on protégé on television. ment was at Calvary Cemetery. and III. He has led the Lak- kid and a great athlete. He’s Aug. 1, 2015. “A little piece of all of us Memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph ers to 530 wins, six NCAA putting it all together.” He also credits his suc- is going with Ryan,” Got- Mission and Ministries Foundation, 5031 West Ridge tournament appearances Before going to the 2018 cess on the ice to some lo- kin said. Road, Erie, PA, 16506-1249. EVENTS CRIME VICTIM CENTER Photos and news Women’s Lenten program Catherine of Siena Church, in the chapel at Mount St. 2232 Men’s Conference DuBois. The schedule and Benedict Monastery, 6101 East BINGO All women 18 and older are 2232 Men, a conference featured speakers are: Lake Road, Erie. The public is Tuesday Evenings at 6:30 PM Diocese of Erie invited to join the Women of featuring fellowship and inspir- Feb. 18—Msgr. Edward invited to attend each Saturday EEB 6:00 PM ▪ EB 6:15 PM Grace study program, “Full  ing national speakers, will Kury Hall ▪ 512 Kelso Drive Lohse, vicar general vigil beginning at 7 p.m. with For more informaon of Grace: Women and the be held March 3 from 9 a.m. Feb. 25—Erie Bishop the following women offering call Bev at 392-9588 Abundant Life,” developed by  to 3:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lawrence Persico refl ections: EWTN’s Johnette Benkovic Peace Church, 2401 W. 38th March 4—The Rev.  Sister Janet Goetz, OSB, and presented by St. Joseph  St., Erie. This year’s speakers Kevin Bockus, director Feb. 24 Parish, 147 W. 24th St., and are author Steve Wood, NFL of pastoral care at Penn  Sister Margaret Zeller, St. Jude the Apostle Parish, great Mike McCoy, and Father Highlands, DuBois OSB, March 3 2806 W. 6th St., both in Erie. Larry Richards, pastor of St. March 11—Mercy Sister  Sister Susan Doubet, Be strengthened for holiness  Joseph/Bread of Life, Erie, Tina Geiger, co-director OSB, March 10 and fi nd God’s purpose and and a nationally renowned of Catholic Rural Minis-  Sister Ann Hoffman, mission for you in the world speaker, retreat master and ERIE DIOCESAN try in Venango County OSB, March 17 today. A morning group radio host. The event will in- March 18—Pastor John  Sister Mary Lou Kow- started Feb. 14 and will meet  clude lunch, adoration and the CEMETERIES Miller, Christ Lutheran nacki, OSB, March 24. for nine Wednesdays from opportunity for reconciliation. Church, DuBois. Mausoleum and niche space 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the St. It concludes with Mass offered available at Calvary cemetery Joseph Parish Community ‘Joan of Arcadia’ viewings by Bishop Lawrence Persico. Center (second fl oor). Text Lamentations in Polish St. Andrew, St. Paul and Discounts are available for CALL 814-838-7724 or call Katy McGovern at Gorzkie Zale (Lamenta- and Sacred Heart parishes in groups of eight or more, as 814-440-8792 to register for tions), in Polish, will be sung Erie are hosting viewings of well as for high school stu- this group. An evening group at St. Casimir Church, 629 the television program “Joan dents. Visit www.2232Men. started Feb. 15 and will meet Hess Ave., every Wednesday of Arcadia” every Wednesday com or call 814-455-7364 to for nine Thursdays from 6:30 of Lent (Feb. 21 to March 28) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. during register. 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Students learn about vocations Benedictine Sisters celebrate monastic, religious life

ERIE—The Benedictine Sis- ters of Erie celebrated recent ac- tivity in their Benedicta Riepp Monastic Experience program. At left, Colleen Leathley, a reg- istered psychologist on a mid- life sabbatical, completed her commitment to the program and left the monastery in Janu- ary to return to Sydney, Austra- lia, where she works. At right, Priscilla Richter, a former minister and resident of North Carolina, was recently initiated into the program for a period of COALPORT—Students of the faith formation program at St. Basil the 11 months. The Benedicta Ri- Great Parish in Coalport learned about vocations through a coloring contest epp Monastic Experience offers during the recent National Vocation Awareness Week. Parishioners voted and immersion in prayer, work, out- raised $375, which was given to St. Mark Seminary in Erie. Pictured are the reach to the marginalized, com- top three earners, from left: Rachel McClellan, Aaron Mooney and Karly munal life, hospitality, peace Braniff. and nonviolence.

Gannon president joins celebration

ERIE—The Benedictine Sis- ters of Erie received postulant Kathleen McCarthy into the novitiate on Jan. 27. The novi- tiate is the second stage of ini- tial monastic formation. Sister Kathleen, center, is pictured with Sister Marilyn Schauble, novice director, left, and Sis- ter Anne Wambach, prioress. Originally from Pittsburgh, Sister Kathleen was part of the L’Arche community in Erie for many years before moving to HERMITAGE—These seventh- through 12th-graders representing the L’Arche in Canada, Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools in Hermitage celebrated the fi rst day of where she spent the 16 years Catholic Schools Week recently with Dr. Keith Taylor, president of Gannon preceding her decision to seek University, pictured at center, right. God in community with the Standing next to Dr. Taylor is Father Jason Glover, president of Kennedy Erie Benedictines. Catholic. The students learned about Gannon and the value of a Catholic education, leadership and service to others.

Scouts honored for ‘duty to God’ SafeNet in Erie benefi ts from school pajama project ERIE—These students from St. James School in Erie helped collect more than 70 pairs of new paja- mas and $500 in monetary donations for SafeNet in Erie during Catholic Schools Week. In addition to being able to wear their pajamas to school, students were asked to donate a new pair of pajamas for a needy child or give money to- ward the purchase of new pajamas. The donations WARREN—In celebrating Scout Sunday at St. Joseph Parish in Warren, will be used to help fami- Father Rick Tomasone, pastor, recognized two boy scouts from Chief Corn- lies and children in need. planter Council for living out one of the three promises of the scout oath: “Duty to God.” Pictured with Father Tomasone are Adam Strandburg, left, who was awarded the Parvuli Dei medal; and Owen Strandburg who was awarded the Ad Altare Dei medal. The scouts worked for several months deep- ening their understanding of the seven sacraments by putting them into prac- tice. They volunteered at the local hospital and soup kitchen, visited shut-ins, and participated in prayer services.

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