OCTOBER 3, 2013 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT
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The Diocese of Scranton is committed to educating our students
in an environment that is academically excellent and facilitates the
development of moral judgment and Christian decision-making. We
are proud to share the following successes of our students in the
classroom and in their service to others. Each day, our schools are
fulfilling their mission of preparing today’s youth and young adults
to become tomorrow’s faith-filled leaders.
St. Mary of Mt. Carmel School, Dunmore
On September 6, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera celebrated the opening school Mass at St.
Mary of Mount Carmel School in Dunmore. Students are pictured with the Bishop.
St. Clare/St. Paul School,
Scranton
Notre Dame High School, East Stroudsburg
The theater at Notre Dame High School in East Stroudsburg was filled with students, faculty, parents and family members for the First Day of School Liturgy. Celebrated by Msgr.
John Bergamo of St. Matthew’s Parish in East Stroudsburg and concelebrated by Rev. Jeffrey Walsh of St. John’s Parish in East Stroudsburg, the annual liturgy brings the elementary
and high school community together as they gather to share in Word and Sacrament.
St. Jude School,
Mountaintop
All Saints Academy,
Scranton
Students from St. Clare/ St. Paul School, in Scranton recently celebrated
their opening school liturgy. After Mass, they enjoyed a special visit
from the ice cream truck. Pictured from left to right are: Lila Williams,
Nina Beistline, Abigail Thompson, Caroline Kennedy.
LaSalle Academy, Dickson City
La Salle Academy celebrated “Buddy Day” on Friday, September 20. All
students gathered at the Dickson City Campus to celebrate Mass and
have a fun day with their “buddies” in grades Pre-K 3 through grade 3.
The beginning of a new year at St. Jude School in Mountaintop
was celebrated with a liturgy at St. Jude Church. The 8th Grade
was responsible for the preparation of the Mass. Shown from left,
row 1: Gabrielle Frask, Morghan Murphy, Makenzie Savner, Molly
McAndrew and Jeffrey Siegfried. Row 2: Kaylee Kotsko, Lizzy Kolojejchick, Brianna Phillips, Yosi Bere, Maria Strish, and Christopher
Kocon. Row 3: Lester Kempinski, St. Jude faculty; Ben Koshinski,
Father Joseph Evanko, pastor; Deacon Gene Kovatch; Christopher
Gibbons; and Mrs. Jeanne Rossi, principal.
Doreen Dougherty, teacher in the
Individualized Instruction Program
at All Saints Academy in Scranton,
integrates I-Pads daily in classroom
instruction. The Individualized Instruction Program is a Diocesan Educational Program designed to maximize the success of students with
special needs. Pictured are Doreen
Dougherty and student Gabi Horn.
Holy Family Academy, Hazleton
Holy Family Academy in Hazleton celebrated Grandparent’s Day with Mass on
September 18. In front row from left: triplets Jackson Moore, Olivia Moore and
Patrick Moore. Back row: Katie Moore, mother; Roberta Moore, grandmother;
Sally Boyle, grandmother; and Alma Burkhardt, great-grandmother.
Holy Rosary School, Duryea
The 2nd Grade students at St. Nicholas-St. Mary School in Wilkes-Barre have begun their
preparation to receive the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist by learning about their Baptism. Students brought pictures of their Baptism to school for a display. Pictured in front of the bulletin board are: Mrs. Janine Halchak, teacher; Jacob Considine, Bianca Barrager, Mark Atherton,
Nathan Wolsieffer, Scarlett Evans and Aaliyah Brennan.
Wyoming Area Catholic, Exeter
Holy Rosary School in Duryea celebrated Grandparents’ Day on September 18. Gail
Harashinski and granddaughter, Brenley Harashinski, take time to pose for a photo.
Notre Dame Elementary School,
East Stroudsburg
At Notre Dame Elementary
School in East Stroudsburg,
students, faculty, staff,
school parents, loved ones,
and community members
came together to honor the
memory of Sister Margaret
Mary Kane, IHM, on a day filled
with sunshine and blue skies.
Students led prayers, sang
hymns, and released balloons
around a recently planted tree
that was dedicated to Sister.
Students also wrote their
favorite Sister Margaret Mary
memories on seeded paper,
which was planted around
her tree with the hope those
remembrances will bloom into
flowers each spring.
Wyoming Area Catholic in Exeter hosted a Scholastic Book Fair and had a special visit from
Clifford the Big Red Dog. Clifford is shown with students, from left: John Wayne Kravitz, Dylan
Cassetori, Sydney Kozden, Morgan Crake, Grace Mangan, Julia Girman and Joanna Cox.
Our Lady of Peace School, Clarks Green
Our Lady of Peace School in
Clarks Green hosted a backto-school picnic. Students
released balloons with the
inscription, “This biodegradable balloon was released by
the proud students of Our
Lady of Peace School at 410
N. Abington Rd. Clarks Green,
PA 18411 as we lift off a new
school year! Please write to let
us know how far our school
spirit has flown.” Each tag was
labeled with the homeroom of
the student who released it.
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THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • OCTOBER 3, 2013
GRANDPARENTS ARE GREAT!
St. Nicholas/St. Mary School,
Wilkes-Barre