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Volume 8 Number 24 February 9, 2018
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Today, we celebrate Founder's Day - the 154th anniversary of the birth of our benefactor, Charles Delone, Esq.
In addition to honoring the Hall of Honor Class of 2018 today, we also encourage all of our supporters to follow in Mr. Delone's footsteps by making a gift to the Delone Catholic Fund in his honor today.
Give to the Founders Day campaign
by clicking here
so that Mr. Delone's dream of providing Catholic, secondary education to students continues for generations to come!
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Freshman Welcome Night - Tues., Feb. 13
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Please make plans to attend our Freshman Welcome Night with your prospective student on Tues., Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. At this time, you and your student will get important information from our Administrators as well as complete course selection for the upcoming school year. If you have not completed an Admissions Application, please click here. For more information, please contact Mrs. Jennifer Hart by phone at 717-637-5969 or by email at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you and your student!
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Attention Incoming Freshman: Placement Testing and Algebra II Trigonometry Placement
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HIgh School Placement Test - All Incoming Freshman
This year, the High School Placement Test (HSPT) is being administered at Delone Catholic High School and
not in the deanery elementary schools. There are still spaces available to take the placement test on
Sat., Feb. 10 or
Sat., Mar. 31 There is no fee to take the test.
Click here for a copy of the registration form. For incoming freshman who take the placement test in Maryland, please forward us a copy of the results once you receive them. Contact Mrs. Jennifer Hart at
[email protected] with any questions.
8th Grade Students Taking Algebra
Any incoming freshman student who is currently taking an 8th grade Algebra class with an average of 87 percent or higher is invited to take the Algebra II Trigonometry placement test. If the student passes the test with at least a 75 percent, he/she will be eligible to take Algebra II Trigonometry as a freshman when enrolling at Delone Catholic High School.
The Algebra II Trigonometry placement test will be given on Sat., Apr. 7 at 9 a.m. at Delone Catholic High School. Students should report to the main entrance on S. Oxford Avenue between 8:45 and 8:55 a.m. Students will be given 1 ¼ hour to complete the test and should be picked up by 10:30 a.m.
Any student who meets these qualifications and would like to reserve a place for testing, please complete the Registration Form by clicking here.
Any questions should be sent to Candy Sneeringer, Delone Catholic High School Mathematics Department Chairperson, at
[email protected]
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2018-19 Tuition Assistance Online Application Now Available
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The 2018-19
Tuition Assistance Application through FACTS is now available. The tuition for the 2018-19 has not been set at this time, so please use 2017-18 tuition rates until that information is available. The is a $30 application fee.
The deadline to apply is April 17. For more information on Tuition and Assistance, please click here.
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Now Accepting New Student Admissions
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We invite you and your student to come and visit Delone Catholic High School and be inspired by the many exciting things happening here. From our stellar academic programs and services, to our commitment to Spiritual Life and our many clubs, activities and athletics, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss why Delone Catholic is an excellent fit for your child. Contact
Mrs. Jennifer Hart, Director of Marketing and Admissions at 717-637-5969 to schedule a personal tour of the school or a Squire Shadow day for your prospective student. For more information, visit www.DeloneCatholic.org under the
Prospective Students tab.
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2018 Parent Prom Dresscode Agreement and Dress Code Guidelines
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We anticipate a beautiful evening for the 2018 Delone Catholic HS Junior and Senior Prom.Please
click here to access the Parent and Student/Guest Dresscode Agreement. This form must be signed and returned to Delone Catholic HS by Thurs., April 5. For a copy of the Dresscode for Formal Dances (with sketches), please
click here.
If your student is bringing a guest that is NOT a Delone Catholic HS student, please complete and return these forms.
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Yearbook Orders and Ads for Grads
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Forms are now available to place an order for the
Delonian 2017-18 yearbook and place your Ads for Grads. Yearbook orders are due by Mar. 30, 2018 and submissions for Ads for Grads are due by May 1, 2018. For a copy of the 2017-18 Yearbook Order Form,
click here. For a copy of the Ads for Grads Order Form,
click here.
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PTO Meeting - Mon., Feb. 12
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All are welcome and invited to attend the PTO Meeting on Mon., Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Faculty Dining Room (beside the cafeteria). For questions or more information, please contact
Mrs. Dana Vandergrift.
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Delone Catholic Blood Drive - Feb. 20
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Delone Catholic will be hosting a Blood Drive on Tues., Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school gym. Please contact
Mrs. Carmen Brown to schedule an appointment for a donation.
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Inclement Weather Reminders
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For closures and delays: Delone Catholic parents are notified via One-Call of school closures and delays. This information, along with early dismissals, is posted on the
school web site, Facebook and
Twitter as soon as possible. You may also call the school at 717-637-5969 and the recording will notify you of a delay or closure. WGAL is notified immediately upon the decision to delay or close. In addition to the WGAL T.V. channel, closures and delays are posted on the
WGAL website .
For early dismissals: Early dismissals are posted immediately on the
website,
Facebook, and
Twitter as we receive the calls from each school district. WGAL also posts school district dismissals on their
website.
Remember: Phone calls from parents will not be accepted for dismissal requests. The phone lines are needed to receive information from the school districts. We also encourage students to call parents from the office to inform them of the different drop off schedule for bus transportation so that an adult may be available for the transport from the bus stop to home.
Please be alert to those weather forecasts for incoming snow possibilities. If you wish your student to be dismissed at a different time, you must send in a note with your student for each dismissal. No emails and no phone calls will be accepted. Notes must be turned in before homeroom, on the day they are to be applied. You may not submit one note for the duration of the school year. A note must be delivered on each separate occasion.
For Maryland families who utilize the bus service, please refer to the chart below regarding different inclement weather closings and delays.
Our Inclement Weather Policy is available on our web site or by
clicking here.
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Influenza Update from the Pennsylvania Department of Health
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Some important information, tips and prevention techniques for Influenza.
Click here for details.
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2018 Catholic Daughters of the Americas Education Contest
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Lancaster Court Queen of Peace #1023
of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas invites all youth in grades 4-12 from all schools to enter our 2018 National Education Contest. This year's themes are:
"THE LORD HAS DONE GREAT THINGS FOR US, WE ARE FILLED WITH JOY." Ps 126 and "FINDING JOY IN MY LIFE." Enter one or more contests: ART, ESSAY, POETRY, COMPUTER ART, MUSIC, and PHOTOGRAPHY in your division. The
Education Contest Forms
(also available in Spanish)
have complete
contest rules and details. Entries must be postmarked by or delivered to Margaret T. Giordano, Education Contest Chairman, 1530 Hollywood Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601 by February 15, 2018.
Please note: all 1st place local winners will be entered in the state education contest, and 1st place state winners will be entered at the national level. An awards ceremony for local winners will be held in early June. (Please feel free to leave a voice message at 717-390-9035 or if you have any questions.)
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Free Online SAT and ACT Resources
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There are free, online resources available to students to help them to prepare for the SAT and ACT. College Board has partnered with Khan Academy to provide preparation videos, instruction, problems and sample tests for the SAT. To access these materials, visit
www.khanacademy.org. In addition, the free OpenEd Smart Library provides resources for preparing for the ACT. To access these materials, visit
www.opened.com.
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From the Spiritual Life Office
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Help the Diocese of Harrisburg Celebrate Its 150th Anniversary
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For a printable version of this flyer,
click here.
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A Note About Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day from Bishop Gainer
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"This year Ash Wednesday coincides with Valentine's Day (February 14), a largely secular celebration, particularly in the United States. There have been inquiries if a dispensation from the obligations to fast and abstain from meat
will be given. As Catholics, we recognize Ash Wednesday as the solemn beginning of a period of prayer, penance, and works of charity. Its spiritual importance is evidenced by the large number of faithful choosing to attend Mass on this day. In view of the significance of Ash Wednesday, the obligations of fast and abstinence are naturally the priority in the Catholic community. Valentine's Day can appropriately be celebrated on another day, such as Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, which happens to be Mardi Gras, a time of celebration prior to the Lenten journey."
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SportsLeader Virtue of the Week
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One pillar of the SportsLeader program is a weekly virtue that we incorporate into our athletic practices and throughout our school community. Every week, we will share them here to encourage the students to take the virtue into their homes as well!
This week our virtue theme is VALOR - The strength to live with great courage in the face of danger. VALOR is necessary for everything in life! We need to have VALOR on this team, in our classes, in our homes and in our neighborhoods. Great things only happen when we are willing to act in the face of difficulty and adversity.
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Diocesan Men's Conference
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Men of the Diocese of Harrisburg
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All are welcome to the 7th
Diocese of Harrisburg Men's Conference, which is being held
Mar. 10, 2018
at Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg. The theme is:
Men of Mary, Mercy, and the Eucharist.
You can get a registration brochure here at your church, or register on-line by clicking here.
The Men's Conference includes:
Keynote Speaker - Father Chris Alar, nationally known speaker and expert on the message of Divine Mercy
- Up to three workshops from 34 different choices.
- Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction & praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet
- More than 20 Priests available to hear Confessions
- Various Catholic Exhibitors and Materials
- Beautiful Music by the Te Deum Singers
- Mass Celebrated by Bishop Gainer
- And Fellowship with men from throughout the Diocese
Last year 1,100 men from the Diocese of Harrisburg attended. It looks like it will we will have another very large crowd this year. Do not miss this opportunity to deepen in the knowledge and love of Mary, Mercy, and the Eucharist and all the graces that the Lord Jesus wants for you and your family!
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Host Families Needed for National Evangelization Team
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Once again, Delone Catholic will host
the
NET (National Evangelization Team) for
the
Sophomore Retreat. This team
of
young adults travels
the
country, leading retreats for middle- and high-school youth, providing unforgettable encounters with Christ.
The
NET team will be arriving the afternoon of
Feb. 21
. Host families are asked to house two or more young men or women the evening of Feb. 21 into the morning of Feb. 22.
Please contact Mrs. Kate Phenicie to volunteer or for more information. Thank you in advance for your consideration and hospitality!
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Service Hours Reminder - Senior Students
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The deadline for submitting Works of Mercy service hours for graduating seniors is 3 p.m. on March 16, 2018. After this time, the number of uncompleted service hours will double. Please contact
Mrs. Kate Phenicie or visit www.DeloneCatholic.org web site under
Spiritual Life for more information and opportunities to earn Works of Mercy service hours.
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From the Office of Development and Alumni Relations
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Congratulations to the Hall of Honor Class of 2018
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Delone Catholic High School announces the selection of its Hall of Honor Class of 2018. This class, comprising five members, brings the total number of inductees to 16 in three induction classes. The Class of 2018 will be inducted in a series of events to take place on Fri., Feb. 9, 2018, in conjunction with the school's celebration of Founder's Day. Founder's Day 2018 celebrates the 154th birthday of the school's founding benefactor and namesake, Charles J. Delone, Esq.
The Hall of Honor inducted its inaugural class in conjunction with the celebration of the school's 75th Anniversary on Sept. 19, 2015. The Hall of Honor recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the school through consistent contribution of time, effort and/or financial resources or who have improved the school and its reputation through significant professional or community achievements.
Members of the Class of 2018 are:
- Francis J. Felix '67 - a part of the school's baseball coaching staff since 1990. He was a volunteer assistant junior varsity baseball coach from 1990-1991 before taking over as the head varsity baseball coach from 1992-2002. Since 2003, he has been a volunteer assistant varsity baseball coach. Mr. Felix ended his run as varsity head coach as the program's all-time winningest coach with over 150 wins, four division championships, seven district playoff appearances, two state playoff appearances and the program's first two state playoff wins. During his tenure as a varsity assistant coach, he has been part of200+ additional wins, 12 division championships, 14 district playoff appearances, including the program's first district championship in 2013, and two state playoff appearances. He has also contributed thousands of volunteer hours maintaining the baseball, softball and field hockey fields, mowing and removing snow from school grounds. Mr. Felix has secured volunteer labor and donated materials that have transformed the baseball facility from a diamond and a backstop to a top-notch facility with dugouts, fencing to protect spectators, an outfield fence, an outdoor batting cage and practice pitching mounds, all at no cost to the school or Athletic Association.
- Dennis H. Frew - a teacher, dean ofstudents, athletic director and coach at Delone Catholic from 1978-2007. He is a member of the South Central Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, the Adams County Sports Hall of Fame and the Pennsylvania Football Coaches Association Hall of Frew was the varsity baseball head coach from 1985-1988, during which time the team made two district playoff appearances. He was the varsity football head coach from 1979-2006, becoming the DCHS and Adams-Hanover area's all-time wins leader with 219-101-3 record. Frew's teams won three Blue Mountain League championships, seven YAIAA division championships, qualified for the district playoffs in 13 of the 20 seasons when these playoffs were held, winning six championships and reaching the championship game three other times. His teams also qualified for the state playoffs five times. Mr. Frew served as the Athletic Director from 1993-2007.
- Mary C. Furlong - a teacher and forensics coach at Delone Catholic from 1965-2000. She was a co-founder ofthe Mock Political Convention, which began in 1968 and has continued every four years since. Ms. Furlong initiated and coordinated the school's human rights assembly for 15 years, served on the faculty advisory committee, and was a three-term faculty representative on the Board of She initiated a mock trial team which placed second in the state twice. Ms. Furlong revived the forensics team, which placed third nationally, won two state championships and finished second in the state three times. She is a member of the Pennsylvania High School Speech League Hall of Fame. She has been awarded two Fulbright Grants and has served on countless local, national and international councils, commissions and committees. Ms. Furlong continues to volunteer on the local, national and international level, including at Delone Catholic. She is an invaluable resource to the school due to her vast network of relationships with alumni and their families.
- Leo J. Krichten '41 (1923-2009) - a member ofDelone Catholic's first graduating class, he was a football letter winner at DCHS and an Army veteran of World War II, who received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Mr. Krichten oversaw several CYO and Boy Scout programs. He also made significant contributions to the Catholic War Veterans, serving in increasingly broader roles as Post, State and eventually National Commander. He received the CWV's highest honor, the St. Sebastian Award, and was also named the CWV's Man of the Year. Mr. Krichten served as a veterans' advocate in the local community and in several roles in Annunciation B.V.M. Parish, McSherrystown.
- Jean M. (Sneeringer) Steinour '47 - a graduate ofDelone Catholic, she won the French Club Award, was a member of the glee club, participated in plays and operettas and was a staff writer for the Delonian (newspaper) as a student. Mrs. Steinour volunteered in the DCHS kitchen in the 1960s and 1970s. She made her most significant contributions in the community after her youngest son, John, was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. She was dissatisfied with the physical education and sports opportunities for special needs students in the area and eventually worked to found Special Olympics, Adams County. She was the program's treasurer from its unofficial inception in the 1970s, and eventually, the program was officially recognized by Special Olympics. She was inducted into the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Hall of Fame in 2008. Mrs. Steinour also was a member of the Notre Dame Club of Gettysburg in support of John's membership and served on the St. Francis Xavier, Gettysburg, Parish Council of Catholic Women and sang in the church's choir for 50 years.
The Hall of Honor Class of 2018 will be inducted on Friday, Feb. 9. The event will begin with a school-wide Mass at 1:30 p.m. in the Old Gym. The class's plaques will be blessed during this Mass. An informal reception will be held for inductees and anyone interested in offering well-wishes in the Delone Catholic library following the Mass. A dinner and induction ceremony catered by the Altland House and hosted in the Delone Catholic cafeteria will begin at 5:30 p.m. The Mass and reception are free of charge and open to all. Mr. Felix, Ms. Furlong and Mrs. Steinour and members of their families are planning to attend the induction. Mr. Krichten, a posthumous inductee, will be represented by members of his family. Mr. Frew is unable to attend due to having winter residence in Florida. He will be represented by friends accepting induction on his behalf.
The Hall of Honor nomination committee invites nominations for the Delone Catholic Hall of Honor Class of 2019. For eligibility requirements and nomination forms, please visit the
Hall of Honor Page
. Any nominees who were not selected for the Class of 2018 will be considered by the committee for the Class of 2019. Nominations must be received by Sept. 1, 2018 in order to be considered for the Class of 2019. Any nominations received after that date will be considered for the Class of 2020.
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SLOP Dinner Tickets On Sale
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For a printable version of this flyer,
click here.
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Please Consider a Donation to the Delone Catholic Fund
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Thanks to the generosity of many supporters, we are more than halfway to our annual goal. Every gift to the Delone Catholic Fund reminds our students that our community believes in their potential to succeed. To make a donation, click here.
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Delone Catholic is participating in the Giant A+ School Rewards Program, a great school fundraising program that runs from October 6, 2017 through March 15, 2018. This is an easy way for you to help our school earn CASH each time family members and friends shop at any Giant Store. Please help our school and register your BonusCard® to our SCHOOL ID #20406.
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From the Athletics Department
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Spring Sports Meeting RESCHEDULED
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The Spring Sport
Parent
/Athletic
Meeting
has been RESCHEDULED for Thurs., Feb. 15
at 6 pm
in the school cafeteria.
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Attention prospective, new and returning boys' lacrosse players! Pre-season lacrosse conditioning is taking place in the Old Gym every Tues.,
3:15-4:45 p.m. and workouts in the weight room are on Saturdays from
10 -11:30 a.m. The varsity team is fielding players from grades 9 - 12
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Annual Boys' Lacrosse Team Bull Roast
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Save the Date for the D
elone Catholic HS Boys' Lacrosse Team 4
th
Annual Bull Roast. It will be held on
Sat., April 21
, 2018 at
The Gotwalt Hall, St. Vincent DePaul Parish, Hanover from 6-10 p.m.
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1st Annual Delone Dash 5k or 3k Trail Run
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The Delone Catholic Cross Country team is hosting its 1st Annual Delone Dash 5k or 3k Trail Run on Sat., June 30 at Codorus State Memorial Park. The cost to register is $25 prior to June 15 and $30 after June 15.
Registration will take place from 8 to 9:45 a.m. and the race will begin at 10 a.m.
To register by mail,
click here for registration forms.
Sponsors are needed for this event. Please
click here to view the sponsorship information.
For more information, please contact Coach Zinn at
[email protected]. We are looking forward to a great event!
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For a printable version of this flyer,
click here.
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As the days are getting shorter and the weather is beginning to chill, we are looking forward to moving indoors to watch the hard work of Delone Catholic's student-athletes, visiting teams, coaches and officials.
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Athletic Schedules Online
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From Our Schools and Parishes
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Coach, Cash & More Bingo - Feb. 18
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Coach, Cash & More Bingo
will be held at St. Aloysius Church, 29 S. Queen Street., Littlestown, on Sun., Feb. 18, 2018, in the parish hall. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Bingo starts at 1:30 p.m. Tickets $25 in advance and $30 at the door. We've packed a lunch for you (included with your paid admission). For tickets or information call the church office at 717-359-4513.
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Designer Bag and Purse Bingo - Feb. 24
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For a printable version of this flyer,
click here.
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St. Teresa of Calcutta Accepting Kindergarten Applications
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For a printable version of this flyer,
click here.
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Crusaders SCRIP (Gift Card) Program
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For a printable version of this flyer, c
lick here.
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St. Joseph School Fundraiser
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For a printable version of this flyer,
click here.
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St. Francis of Xavier Catholic School - Biennial Auction
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Looking for something to do on St. Patrick's Day? Look no further! Join us at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School for our 2018 Auction. For reservations or to donate an item please check out our website
https://www.sfxcs-pa.org/biennial-auction/
Contact Kelly Brainard at 717-334-4221 or
[email protected]
For a printable version of this flyer,
click here.
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Delone Catholic High School exists to educate and challenge students
spiritually, academically, physically, socially and aesthetically,
within the traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
This challenge will inspire students to experience Jesus Christ personally and
to "Be Doers of the Word."
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