Over 400 Attend St. Mary Communion Breakfast

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PHOTO: Marie Tedesco and family

GLOUCESTER CITY: On Sunday, February 22, St. Mary School celebrated its first annual Communion Breakfast. The turnout was tremendous with over 400 people in attendance. St. Mary School is celebrating its 150^th Anniversary and has the distinction of being the first and oldest Catholic Elementary School in South Jersey.

$\"Dr.$ The Communion Breakfast started off with Mass and was followed by a very distinguished speaker, Dr. Patrick Harker, President of the University of Delaware.

PHOTO: Dr. Harker and family click to enlarge

Dr. Harker is a graduate of SMS Class of 1973. Dr. Harker spoke about the opportunities provided to him and the countless others who attended St. Mary School.

Joseph Rafferty, Superintendent of Mt. Ephraim School District and a graduate of the Class of 1975 was the master of ceremonies for the event. Mr. Rafferty had the pleasure of honoring The Dominican Sisters of Hope for their 150 years of dedication to St. Mary School.

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Mr. Rafferty also honored Mrs. Marie Tedesco (Klaus), Class of 1928 and Mr. Andy Nolan, Class of 1934 as senior members of the graduating classes of SMS. Mrs. Tedesco is a member of St. Mary’s Parish and resides in Gloucester.

Mr. Andy Nolan resides in Connecticut and we were very fortunate that he was able to attend.

PHOTO: Andy Nolan and Pat Nolan Sampson click to enlarge

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The Rafferty family was honored as a \”Legacy Family\” of St. Mary School. In attendance was Joe Rafferty – Class of 1975, Mary Francis (Rafferty) – Class of 1976, Annie Peeke(Rafferty)- Class of 1972, Katie Narducci(Rafferty)- Class of 1971, and James Rafferty – Class of 1963

At the conclusion of the ceremony Mr. Rafferty gave a very inspirational speech regarding the \”fundraising campaign\” that was kicked off during the Communion Breakfast.

PHOTO: Rafferty, Nolan, and Sherrer Families

$\"Rafferty,$ To honor the Dominican Sisters of Hope a fund was created. The Dominican Sister of Hope Education Fund will be used promote the education of the children of St. Mary’s School. Dr. Patrick Harker and his family generously kicked off the campaign with a donation of $5000.

Anyone wishing to contribute the Domincan Sisters of Hope Fund please send your donation to St. Mary School, 340 Cumberland Street, Gloucester City NJ 08030. PHOTO: The Domincan Sisters

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A Visit to Arizona March 9, 2009

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Photos by Precious

Old Town Scottsdale, AZ, contemporary and western art galleries, outdoor sculptures, sparkling fountains, jewelry stores, horse drawn wagons and plenty of tourist shops. Most of the items for sale were overprice.

Don\’t know the name of the guy in the photo. He was standing there with a grin on his face.

Below one of 90 photos taken at the Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, AZ. Nestled amid the red buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden hosts one of the world’s finest collections of desert plants. One of only 44 botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums, this one-of-a-kind museum showcases 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits. Home to 139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around the world, the Garden offers interesting and inspiring experiences to more than 300,000 visitors each year. http://www.dbg.org/index.php/about

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Calvin W. Borman, of Mt. Ephraim, age 82

Calvin W. Borman

BORMAN, Calvin W. On March 10, 2009, of Mt. Ephraim. Age 82. Beloved husband of 60 years of Laura (nee Sebastiano). Devoted father of Laura Davis (the late Harold), Joseph, Rocco, Carl and Richard (Angel).

Loving grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 11. Pre-deceased by 11 brothers and sisters. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Calvin proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of VFW Post #6262 in Mt. Ephraim and American Legion Post #274 in Camden. He was also a member of SOI Vita Nuova Lodge, Holy Name Society and an Organizer for the House of Charity. He was a founding member of Ancona Little League and was formerly involved with Cub Scouts. Cal worked for the NY Shipyard and retired from Campbell Soup Co.

There will be a viewing from 6 to 9pm Friday eve and 8:15 to 9:15am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 10am Saturday at Sacred Heart RC Church, Mt. Ephraim. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to [email protected]

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New Jersey: Say Yes to Sunday Bow Hunting

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The New Jersey state legislature is considering legislation (A. 1669) which would allow Sunday Bow hunting. This bill has passed the Senate and now awaits action in the Assembly.

$\"NJOA_Logo09_450\"$ Animal rights activists (HSUS, etc.) are now calling legislators to prevent YOUR FREEDOM to Sunday Bow hunt! Don\’t let them violate your freedoms!

TAKE ACTION

Tell your assemblypersons that anglers and hunters represent nearly 20% of New Jersey\’s VOTING population and you support Sunday Bow hunting. Sunday Bow hunting amounts to only 13 days per year. Under the bill Sunday Bow hunting will only be allowed on private property or WMAs (Wildlife Management Areas.)

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Helen P. Danella, of Clarksboro, formerly of Gloucester City

Helen P. Danella

DANELLA,Helen P. (Nee Pratt) of Clarksboro, formerly of Gloucester City, NJ, passed on March 2, 2008, age 88 years. Helen was born in National Park, NJ and was employed with RCA in Cherry Hill for more than 20 years.

Helen is the beloved wife of the late John V. Danella. Loving mother of Diane Cunliffe of Charlotte, NC, and Donna Thomson of Turnersville, NJ. Devoted grandmother of Kenneth Cunliffe, Christine Taylor and Scott Thomson, and great grandmother of six. Dear sister of Nicholas J. Pratt and Dorothy (Dolly) Snyder.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 10:30 AM in St. Mary\’s R.C. Church, Gloucester City, NJ. The family will receive friends at the Church from 10:00 to 10:30 AM. Interment at New Saint Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Deborah Heart and Lung Center, 200 Trenton Rd., Browns Mills, NJ 08015-1799. Arr. under the direction of the McGuinness Funeral Home, Turnersville, NJ. Tributes and memories may be shared at www.mcgfuneral.com