William Penn Life, 2007 (42. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2007-07-01 / 7. szám
Our Lady of the Rosary. We would have never come this far without Father Holloran's vision, hope and inspiration. We hold a special place in our hearts for Father. We thank him for all the support and participation he gives to the WPA. St. Stephen Parish is the host for all WPA activities. We wish him good health as he continues to work as our pastor and guide for years to come. Congratulations, Father Holloran! Branch 590 Cape Coral, FL by Joan Mauerman Branch 590 held a meeting May 2 at the Harborview Yacht Club. Our next meeting will be held Sept. 13 at the same location. Thirty people attended our May meeting which was held in conjunction with a special meeting to elect delegates from our district to the General Convention. After the meeting, we enjoyed a luncheon of chicken, potato salad, pierogies, baked beans and pastries. Bingo was played and door prizes were passed out. Happy birthday to Sarina Mauerman, Maren Tomcsak, Mickey Tomcsak, Jordan Hopper, Norah MacEgan, Karsen Damon, Jeff Damon, Alexia Moody, Jackson Damon, Austin Damon, Cassidy Dues and Lizzie Wright. Wedding anniversary congratulations to Lizzie and Steve Wright, Kim and Colin Hughes, Elsie and Frank Radvany and Betty and A1 Vargo. At the Plant City dinner June 10, the Rt. Rev. Király Zoltán, former pastor of the Magyar Presbyterian Church in Lakeland, Fla., was busy signing copies of his recently published biography. Many people will remember him from his days in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. If you would like a copy of his book, call me at (863) 858-8071. If you have any news to share, please contact me. For your life insurance and annuity needs, call Mike Tomcsak at (863) 858-8071. Have a safe and happy summer. Branch News Branch 800 Altoona, PA by Vincent Frank Congratulations to Michael Timothy Dodson II, this year's recipient of Branch 800's monetary award. This award is given to the male graduating senior with the highest grades in religion class at Bishop Guilfoyle High School in Altoona. The school appreciates the branch's interest in continuing to present this award. Michael is a member of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona where he helped with CCD classes. He completed his elementary education at Pleasant Valley and St. Mary's School in Altoona. At Bishop Guilfoyle, Michael was a member of the National Honor Society and completed 25 hours of community service each year. He also participated in fencing. Graduation ceremonies were held May 31 at the cathedral with the Most Rev. Joseph V. Adamec, bishop of the Altoona/Johnstown Diocese as celebrant. Michael is presently working at the local Sheetz store. His hobbies include working on computers, coin collecting and attending Altoona Curve baseball games. He will begin classes this fall at Penn State University-Altoona where he will major in criminal justice. He wishes to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The best of everything to Michael and all those graduating this year. In other branch news, Branch Secretary George Dorman is celebrating his 85th birthday. Over these many years he has been devoted to his duties and has been an inspiration to us all. May God continue to bless you with good health. Congratulations to branch member Msgr. Thomas K. Mabon as he celebrates 50 years in the priesthood. God bless you, Monsignor. The Rev. George D. Koharchik, chaplain at the Huntingdon, Pa., prison, thanked Branch 800 for its financial support which enables the prison to obtain educational resources which help men who are striving to turn their lives around and find God. For your life insurance and annuity needs, please call Bob Jones in Altoona at (814) 942-2661. The Branch 800 picnic is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 6:00 p.m. at Highland Park in Altoona. Call me at (814) 695-0213 by July 24 to reserve your seats. Branch 8114 Clarion, PA —— I I.-..-,.. ■ by Noreen Fritz Members Ann and Ed Osterried recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Hope this anniversary was among your happiest. Congratulations from all the branch members! God bless America on the 4th of July and everyday. Next month's branch news will include information on the annual steak fry. Birthday celebrants for July include Diana (Reinsel) Olson now living in Virginia with her husband Erhart and children. Diana's children Erhart and Natasha are new members of the WPA, and we are so happy to have them. Other members celebrating their birthdays are: James Amato, Keyne Rice, Ashley Aaron, Robert Leonard, Margaret Rice, Anthony Bagileo, Donald Zacherl, Roger Steiner, Chris Niederriter, James Collett, Margaret Gatesman, Tanner Steiner, Ed Osterried, Gerald Gatesman, Robert Schwabenbauer, Dana Ochs, Joseph Fescenmyer and Justin Black. If you have questions on life insurance, tax-deferred annuities, IRA's or any pension plan, or news to share, you may call me anytime at (412) 821-1837 or write to me at P.O. Box 15060, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-0060 My email address is noreenbunny.fritz @verizon.net. Have a wonderful summer and a very happy, safe 4th of July. William Penn Life,July 2007 19
