LYKENS - The Northumberland District Council of Catholic Women held its deanery meeting June 12, at Our Lady of Help of Christians in Lykens. Guest speaker Deacon Gregory Amarante gave a summary of his life and way back to the Catholic faith.
Amarante is the youngest permanent deacon in the diocese. He is serving at St. Joseph's Church in Danville. He talked about what brings a person to truth and what draws a person to Jesus Christ. Amarante stressed the Gospel, truth and prayer matter. Amarante is involved in an effort to bring Catholic radio to the region and asked all members to spread the word about the radio station.
Elaine Jurgill, deanery president, called the meeting to order. Members joined in saying the prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Tina Welker, host president, welcomed the members. The secretary's report was accepted and submitted. Jurgill reported on the diocesan convention which was held May 2 at the Cardinal Keeler Center. The 25th and 50th anniversary Mass will be held at 10:45 a.m. Sept. 25 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Williamstown, with the dinner following. A notice will be placed in all parish bulletins concerning this celebration. The clergy and religious appreciation dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Wayside Inn in Shamokin.
Rosemarie Koronkiewicz submitted the following as candidates for officers of the Northumberland District Council of Catholic Women: Jurgill, president; Margaret Forbes, vice president; Dianne Darrah, secretary, and Rosemary Boyer, treasurer. These new officers will be installed at the next deanery meeting to be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 28 at Divine Redeemer parish in Mount Carmel.
High school seniors Kelsey Davis of Williamstown and Rachel Fletcher of Kulpmont were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Council of Catholic Women, Diocese of Harrisburg.
Closing prayers were said for vocations, sick and deceased members and the bishop. The meeting was adjourned, and refreshments were served by the host parish, Our Lady Help of Christians.