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Page 1: Established 1876 Sacred Heart Catholic Church€¦ · Helene Burdick / Linda Brunner Buildings & Grounds ..... Ron Herbstritt Sacred Heart ... BINGO will resume on September 13. Thank

May 19, 2019

Parish Staff

Pastor ................................ Father Michael Gabler, O.S.B.

Deacon .............................................. William "Bill" Gibson

Office Manager / Finance ..........................Patsy McAllister

Receptionist / Sec. ........................................... Pat Kneidel

Bulletin .................................................... Kathy Reuscher

Custodian ........................................................ Dave Farley

Interparish Staff

Scott Becker Youth & Young Adult Ministry ....... 781-1042

Mary Lynn Carnovale Faith Formation Secretary 781-1042

Facilitators:

Leslie Gahr Life Teen/Confirmation .................. 781-1042

Kathy Cheatle, Elementary (1-5) ....................... 781-3009

Scott Becker Middle-School .............................. 781-1042

Sally Smith, Good Shepherd (Pre-First Grade) . 781-6422

Elk County Catholic School System

Sam MacDonald, President ................................ 834-7812

Bob Breindel, Director/Finance ........................... 781-3144

Susan Jansen, Director/Advancement ................ 834-1480

Lindsey Straub, Director/Communications .......... 834-1480

School Principals

Mrs. Debbie Slay, Principal, Catholic Elementary<<<834-4169

John Schneider, Principal, ECCHS & Middle School <.834-7800

Cafeterias

Elementary .......................................................... 834-4927

Middle/High ......................................................... 834-7800

Bulletin Deadline Monday – 10:00 a.m. – In Writing

Confessions: Saturday: 3:00-3:45 p.m.

First Friday Week:

Thursday: 4:00 p.m. Until all are heard

Anytime by Appointment

Ministries & Committees

Finance Council ............................................. Patty Brock

Pastoral Council .............................................. Bob Miller

RCIA .......................................................... Kathy Cheatle

Liturgical Committee ...................................... Lois Sadley

Music Director ................................................ Lois Sadley

Care & Concern ......................................... Church Office

Social Committee .......... Helene Burdick / Linda Brunner

Buildings & Grounds .................................. Ron Herbstritt

Sacred Heart Parish SUPER Bingo . Patsy, Jim & Helene

Saint Anne Society ........ Helene Burdick / Gerda Squires

Small Faith Communities ................ Sam & Barbara Glatt

Saint Vincent dePaul Society..................... Tom Dornisch

Pre-Cana Coordinators ........................ Phil & Sandy Hoh

Natural Family Planning ............. Andy & Cathy Dornisch

Cursillo Coordinators ............................. Mike & Kim Sloff

Pregnancy Hotline ..... Optionline.org or 800-712-HELP

Pregnancy ............................. Pregnancydecisionline.org

Post-Abortion Counseling ................Rachelsvineyard.org

Youth Ministry Website .......................ourdiscipleslife.org

Boy Scout Troop 95 (smtroop95.com) ........ Lad Kornacki

Cub Scouts Pack 95 ..................................... Jeff Chileski

Mass Schedule

Saturday - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday - 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Weekday - 6:15 a.m. (Monday—Friday)

Holy Days - Listed in Bulletin

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

PA Charitable Trust

337 Center Street – St. Marys, PA 15857

Church Office: 814-834-7861 Fax: 814-834-1376 ● Sacred Heart Parish Center: 834-4017

e-mail: [email protected] ● Website: www.sacredheartparish.us

Parish Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Established 1876

Mission Statement

Through our gifts of time, talents, and treasures, we serve our parish as we journey together to the Kingdom of God.

DIAPER DRIVE FOR MATERNITY CLOSET

HUGE SUCCESS

Sending spiritual bouquets of roses to the many

parishioners from throughout the area who donated

diapers/wipes on Mother’s Day weekend for the

Maternity Closet which is located in the Annex Building

on Church St. here in St. Marys. Your generosity helps

families in need care for their precious little ones.

To help support the Maternity Closet in other ways or to

make a referral of a family in need, please contact

Carleen Koch, 834-6182 or Theresa Kear, 781-1137.

Jesus says,

“When you do it for the least of

these,

you do it for Me.”

Thank you to all who help keep the

Maternity Closet operating

year after year.

It is a true testament to giving hearts!

2019 CURSILLO DATES

June 20~ 23 Women’s Cursillo #255

at ECC High School, St. Marys

July 18~ 21 Men’s Cursillo # 249

at Kennedy Catholic High School,

Hermitage

Interested in making your Cursillo

Contact Mike or Kim Sloff

814-834-2468 or 814-594-2135

Trust in the Lord, you won’t regret!!

SAINT ANNE SOCIETY~ will be held on

Monday, May 20 in the

Sacred Heart Parish Center

Lunch will be served at noon with Group #5

followed by meeting and cards.

New members are welcome!

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Page Two Sacred Heart Church, PA Charitable Trust, St. Marys, Pennsylvania Established 1876

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT will be

held in Sacred Heart Church on Friday from 7:00 a.m.

until closing with Benediction at 4:00 p.m.

PLEASE PRAY for the repose of the souls of all the

faithful departed especially Amy (Bonfardine) Bradley

(Daughter of Gelindo “Boots” Bonfardine and Sister of

Molly Bonfardine) and Luke Wehler (Father of Richard

Wehler and Brother of Velma O’Dell). May God grant

them eternal rest and comfort all those who mourn them.

PRAYER LIST - Let us remember all the sick especially

Kathy Clausen, Alice Feldbauer, Cindy Herzing,

Baby Leo Jaques, Lindsay Lenze, Tom Nellis Jr., Tammy

Pearsall, Kathleen (Daisy) Rowley, Matthew Sharrow,

David Weidow, Ceil Jovenitti and Sandy Farley. We pray in

hope that God’s healing power may touch all those who

are sick.

SACRED HEART PRAYER CHAIN - If you want to be

placed on the prayer chain for any need, just call Rose

at 781-6430, or Ann at 834-6534.

THANK YOU

For the very generous donation of $30,000 from the

Social Committee to be put toward the Landscaping

in front of the Parish Center.

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE

In today’s gospel Jesus tells us: “Love one

another.” Love holds a family together. It is not what a

family does which makes it outstanding, rather it is what

it has-- love for one another.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASSES

Date: Time: Place:

June 6 (TH) 7:00 p.m. St. Mary’s Parish

814-781-1019

WORD OF LIFE!!

"Love one another as I have loved you." (John 13:34) It's

simple. It's basic. It's hard. Spend 5 minutes today

sharing how Jesus loved his followers (healing, feeding,

teaching, dying...) and how it translates

to your marriage.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA ~that is currently in Church

was placed by William (Bill) Erich. Take a moment, visit

and say a prayer to Our Beautiful Lady.

BLUE ARMY STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA~

Will be in Sacred Heart Church June 1st until June 15th.

This Pilgrim Statue continuously visits the Blue Army

Chapters in the Erie Diocese on a regular annual

schedule. Our Lady of the Rosary appeared for six

consecutive months asking us to pray the Rosary. This

statue contains relics of Blessed Francisco and Jacinta

Marto, two of the three children of Fatima to whom she

appeared. Sacred Heart Church continues to be blessed

by having Our Lady of Fatima grace our church. Please

stop by and sit and visit in the presence of Our Lady.

May 18 (S): Vigil of Fifth Sunday of Easter

4:00 p.m. L/D of Charles (An.) & Beatrice Rigard Family

May 19: Fifth Sunday of Easter

7:00 a.m. L/D Raymond & Louise Withington Family

9:00 a.m.††† Ritchie, Ed & Rena Gleixner (An.)

11:00 a.m. For Sacred Heart Parishioners

May 20 (M): Fifth Week of Easter

6:15 a.m. † Dennis Bologna (An.)

May 21 (T): Fifth Week of Easter

6:15 a.m. Deceased Members of the

Benedictine Association of Saint Marys

May 22 (W): Fifth Week of Easter

6:15 a.m. † Red Meholic

May 23 (Th): Fifth Week of Easter

6:15 a.m. †† Chuck & Del Gorske

May 24 (F): Fifth Week of Easter

6:15 a.m. † Frank P. Troha

May 25 (S): Vigil of Sixth Sunday of Easter

4:00 p.m. † Doris Celin (An.)

May 26: Sixth Sunday of Easter

7:00 a.m. † Eugene E. Kraus (An.)

9:00 a.m. † Nancy Weis (An.)

11:00 a.m. For Sacred Heart Parishioners

The week of May 19, 2019 the Angel Lamps in the

Sanctuary burn for the following intentions:

† Nancy McGill (An.)

†† Joseph & Concetta Bologna

FATIMA PRAYER GROUP

Monday Night Apostolate of Fatima Prayer Group will

pray the Rosary at Sacred Heart Church starting at

6:00 PM. All are welcome.

“31 DAY” VOCATION CALENDAR - Please

consider joining the Parish “31 Club” for Vocations to

the Religious Life. Try to attend a Mass, Holy Hour OR

Pray on your chosen date and offer it for:

• Priests/religious who have served our parish in the past.

• For those priests, religious and deacons serving now.

• To ask the Lord of the harvest for future vocations.

18th Julie Handwerger, Barb Linder, Bonnie Housler

19th Mary Ross, Nancy Plows

20th Ruth Fehrenbach, Gretchen Meyer, Mary Jo Scott

21st Carl Loeffler, Barb Linder

22nd Sally Smith, Kathy Reuscher

23rd Mary Bowser Gee

24th Sylvia Kronenwetter

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Page Three May 19, 2019

AREA NEWS

• BOWLS OF LOVE is a free meal served every

Wednesday at the First United Methodist

Church from 4-5:00 PM. Everyone is welcome.

• ADORATION AT QUEEN of the WORLD every

Thursday following the 7:00 AM Mass. Closing:

Evening prayer and Benediction: 6:30 PM.

• QUEEN OF THE WORLD ROSARY ALTAR

SOCIETY~ will be praying the Rosary, Monday

thru Thursday, at 6:00 pm in the Church during

the month of May, except Monday, May 27

(Memorial Day being observed), Everyone is

encouraged and invited to join them to honor the

Blessed Virgin Mary, and to pray for world

peace, vocations and to abolish abortions.

• ELK COUNTY CATHOLIC ATHLETIC ASSOC.

“May BINGO”, TODAY Sunday, May 19th at

ECC cafeteria. Doors open at 11:45, Bingo starts

at 1:30. A free lunch (Vito’s Hoagie, Chips &

Cookie) will be served at 12:30. Coverall $1000.

Break the Bank $1199! Bring a friend.

• ST. MARYS KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS~

Fourth Degree Assembly 958 will be holding a

Pork Steak Dinner TODAY Sunday, May

19th, with serving to start at 11:00 a.m. till sold

out. Eat in or take out. Dinner includes pork

steak, baked beans, macaroni salad & roll for

$10.00.

• BENEDICTINE GIFT SHOP~ 139 Church St.

834-1353. We have religious items, cards, and

gift bags for all sacraments. Plus just an all

around variety of gift items. Stop by and look.

Remember, Confirmation is May 19, 2019.

• “JESUS” IN LANCASTER~ BUS TRIP

Wednesday, October 2nd (last show Oct. 5th)

$140/person. Price includes transportation,

show, and dinner at Golden Corral. Bus will be

leaving the Annex parking lot at 6 a.m. and

returning around 9 p.m. Call 781-1019 to

reserve your spot. Sponsored by St. Mary’s

Church.

• SPECIAL NOTICE FROM ECCHS MUSIC

BOOSTERS~ NO BINGO JUNE, JULY AND

AUGUST. BINGO will resume on September 13.

Thank you, for your continued support.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Mondays Praying the Rosary in Church 6:00 p.m.

Wednesdays Rosary Walk/Cemetery 7:00 p.m.

May 20 Saint Anne Society Meeting Noon

May 21 Parish Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.

May 27 Memorial Day/Parish Office Closed

May 30 Ascension of Jesus/Parish Office Closed

June 6/7 First Friday Bread Sale

June 7 SH Super BINGO doors open 4:30 p.m.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING May 21 at 7:00 p.m.

SPECIAL ENVELOPES FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 2019

May 19 School Support

May 26 Faith Formation

THE CONCERT CHOIR OF ELK COUNTY~

presents, “Elton John, Billy Joel and Friends”

to be held at the Royal Inn on

Thursday, May 30th, Friday, May 31st and

Saturday, June 1st. This Dinner and Song affair will

begin at 6 p.m. each evening. Entrée choices: Stuffed

Pork Chop, Chicken Marsala and Stuffed Haddock. You

must call the Royal by Monday, May 20th with your

entrée choice and ticket number.

Tickets $30.00 per person, and can be purchased at the

Village Peddler, Cliffes and Constables.

BENEDICTINE GIFT SHOP

NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

The gift shop is in need of additional

volunteers. Can you help out 2-3 hours

ONCE a month?

NO experience necessary, we’ll train you.

For more information,

call Kim at the Parish Office, 781-1019.

Gift Shop hours are Tuesday~ Friday

9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday, Monday, and Holy Days of Obligation.

CRUISE ON THE GATEWAY CLIPPER~ The Queen of

the World Rosary Altar Society is sponsoring a

Fall Luncheon Cruise on the Gateway Clipper on

October 4th. We will have a full day of fun, as we

continue onto the St. Anthony Chapel in Troy Hill to view

over 5,000 relics. We will then travel to the Flight 93

Memorial in Shanksville and finish out our day at the

Jennerstown Mountain Playhouse to see the

Tony Award-winning Broadway musical

“The Million Dollar Quartet,” featuring the music of icons

Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and

Elvis Presley. Tickets going fast for this

unforgettable day, so if you are interested,

please call Mary Ann at 594-4490.

Consecration of Sacred Heart Church to the

Immaculate Heart of Mary

MARK YOUR CALENDAR THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019

On this Special Day there will be

Confessions from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Followed by the Rosary at 11:00 a.m. and the

Celebration of Mass at 12:00 p.m.

We would welcome any young child that has just

received First Communion, not only from Sacred Heart

but any of the local Churches. Any Catholic Organization

is also welcome to participate.

Please contact Bonnie Houlser at 834-3214 or call the

Parish Office at 834-7861 ext. #1 or ext. #4.

Please join Father in this wonderful celebration to

the Immaculate Heart of Mary

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FRITZ PIANOS

Serving Your Musical

Needs Since 1948

St. Marys ~ 814-834-2764

Christ-like love can take many forms. One of them is

simply going out of one's way to show an interest in someone

else. This is what Jesus did with his incarnation. He left the

bliss of heaven and came to this sinful world just to extend us

the hand of salvation.

About fifteen years ago, one of Jesus' followers, a

normal, everyday Christian, a middle-aged Irishman named

Liam, decided to do the same thing, and ended up changing

the shape of eternity.

It was summer in Dublin, Ireland, and on his way to

work Liam saw a young man admiring one of Dublin's

beautiful Gothic churches. The young man was Darren, an

American graduate student on a European tour.

Liam interrupted his own business and offered to show the

obviously enthralled Darren around the church. Darren

accepted. An hour later, after attending a novena to St. Rita

with the local nuns and having a cup of tea with the parish

priest, the two emerged, fast friends. They exchanged

addresses and promised to keep in touch.

Before they parted, Liam had a sudden inspiration.

He debated about whether he should say anything, but finally

he took his courage in his hands and, leaning over, he

whispered a question to Darren: "Have you ever thought of

becoming a priest?" Darren said he hadn't, and the

conversation ended abruptly.

Their correspondence gradually trickled off as time

went on. Liam hadn't heard from Darren in nearly a year

when he received a surprising letter from him... in a

seminary! "I'm studying to be a priest, Liam!" Darren wrote.

"You have no idea how grateful I am to you for putting that

idea into my head with your question! You were an

instrument of the Holy Spirit."

The years of training passed, and in 2004, ordination

day arrived. The church in Fargo, Minnesota was full to

capacity. And there in the front pew, smiling broadly was

Liam. A few weeks after his ordination, Darren was

diagnosed with leukemia. The doctors tried everything, but

there was no cure. Fr. Darren had only a few months left to

live. He accepted his suffering with spiritual joy, and so did

Liam.

Fr. Darren died in September, 2005. He was thirty-

four years old. He died young, but thanks to Liam's going just

a little bit out of his way to show an interest in Darren on that

afternoon in Dublin, he died having discovered and fulfilled

his vocation. Father Michael

SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM FATHER MICHAEL

It has come to Father’s attention that someone is

sending text messages to people that Father needs

I-Tune cards for people in need. This MESSAGE is

NOT coming from Father Michael or if you receive text

or anything via cell, home phone or email using any

Priest name PLEASE do not response.

FINANCE REPORT for April 2019

Weekly Offering (4 Sundays)........................ $48,890

Other Income .................................................. $7,267

Monthly Expenses ........................................ $71,386

Short ............................................................. $15,229

CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL (CSA) Update

Parish Assessment ....................................... $50,662

# of Pledges ......................................................... 170

Amount Pledged ........................................... $32,309

Received as of 5/13/2019 ............................. $26,919

Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Disciples Life Creed “I urge you to live a life

worthy of the calling you have received.”

Ephesians 4:1b

Scott [email protected] or 781-1042.

Faith Formation Program Calendars check out disciples.life

Confirmation TODAY 1:30 p.m. Queen of the World Church

RAFFLE TICKETS 2019~ Remember stubs and

money must be returned to the Parish Office or put into

the collection basket by May 31, 2019. God bless you!!

PLEASE CHECK OUT THE INSERT IN THIS

WEEKENDS BULLETIN!!

Cemetery of the Innocents

The ECC Students for Life Club and Elk County Right to

Life group have constructed a display in the yard at St.

Leo church in Ridgway to offer a visual reminder of the

scourge of abortion in our country. There are 300

crosses. Each cross represents 10 babies. So over

3000 babies are lost to abortion each DAY in the

U.S! Many men and women who had abortions say they

felt they had no other option or they were alone. And

many post-abortive parents give testimonies to the emo-

tional scars they endure that no one told them could

happen. But HELP IS AVAILABLE. See our brochures

in the churches and at the display site to find out how to

find help. In this month of May – we pray to Mary to help

the unborn – and their parents. Materials donated by

Sherwin Williams

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Page Five

Why Was Saint Anne Chosen to Be a Saint?

Saint Anne played an extremely important role in the histories of major world

religions, particularly Christianity. She produced Mary, a child born of Immacu-

late Conception. Mary later became the mother of Jesus.

Who Was Saint Anne

Saint Anne was the grandmother of Jesus Christ. She was born from the House

of David, the line which was prophesied to give birth to Christ. In Hebrew, her

name was quite possibly Hannah, as Anne is the Greek derivative of the name

Hannah.

Saint Anne is the mother of Mary, the woman who gave birth to Jesus by Virgin

Birth. The Angel Gabriel came to Mary and told her that she would give birth to

the Son of God.

Saint Anne As a Mother

In the Gospel of James, which is part of the Apocrypha, you will find the story of Saint Anne. She and

her husband Joachim were unable to conceive a child, even though they tried to do so and really want-

ed a baby. However, one day an angel came to them and told them that they would have a child. Since

she was so overjoyed, Saint Anne promised that she would dedicate this baby's life to the service of

God. Their daughter Mary was born.

Saint Anne produced an extraordinary child, as she was born free from original sin. Being born free

from original sin is known as an Immaculate Conception. Therefore, part of the reason why Saint Anne

is so famous is because she produced a child born of Immaculate Conception.

Saint Anne read the scriptures to Mary when she was a very small child.

Saint Anne had promised that she would give her child to the service of God, and she kept her holy

vow. When Mary was three years old, her parents brought her to the Temple and gave her to the ser-

vice of the Temple. They did not see her again.

Although she had wanted a child so badly, Saint Anne knew that she had to honor her promise to the

Lord. Saint Anne and Joachim would not be able to raise the child since Mary needed to be raised in

order to become the mother of Jesus Christ.

Saint Anne Becoming a Saint

Although in recent years, as compared to the history of the Church, a more formal process has come

about for becoming a saint, Saint Anne is still considered a Saint because of her role as the mother of

Mary, grandmother of Jesus Christ, and as a devout and pious servant to the Lord God.

You might say that she did not perform any miracles in her lifetime, which is technically a requirement

for a Saint. However, that all depends upon how you define the word miracle. One could look at her life

and the way that she brought up her daughter, and how she promised to give her daughter to the works

of God, and say that she truly acted in a miraculous way.

You may be asking yourself, Why Saint Anne? Well, why not Saint Anne. Every month from March until

December a group of ladies get together on the third Monday of the month and have lunch together,

they meet and have fellowship. What is important is they are together in the name of Saint Anne and

are there for one another. Consider joining them. The ladies will be meeting tomorrow May 20, in the

Parish Center at noon to break bread and fellowship. Nothing to do, join them!

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Call us at 814-965-5876

781-1429

Site Development • LimestoneDemolition Contractor

Fax 834-7869

282 Belsole Road • St Marys, PA

ST. MARYSPAVING

Co. Inc.Commercial • Residential

Free Estimates • Fully Insured781-1429 • Fax 834-7869282 Belsole Rd., St. Marys

Serving Your Musical Needs Since 1948

St. Marys • (814) 834-2764

DePrator'sBeverage Inc.

225 Lawrence St. • St. Marys, PA(814) 781-7135

1250 Brusselles StreetSt. Marys, PA 15857-1902Ph: (814) 781-6280 • Fax: (814) 781-3673E-mail: [email protected]

POWDER COMPACTION TOOLING

SUBURBAN BUILDING CENTER

We’re gonna help you do it.Johnsonburg Road • St. Marys

781-7576

“We build our business on service” • It’s Hard to Stop a Trane.TM

Steve Newell(814) 781-7468

1031 Trout Run Rd. • St Mary’s

DR. BRETT J. KARLIK, MDCOMPREHENSIVE EYE CARE

781-3435

ROLLEY FAMILYCHIROPRACTIC, PC

Ronald J. Rolley, Jr., D.C.Palmer Graduate

628 S. St. Marys Street, St. Marys

(814) 834-1045www.rolleyfamilychiropractic.com

Family chiropractic care - Most insurances accepted

An Open Enrollment College: Requires a H.S. Diploma/GED

Started College but never finished? Want to advance your career? Thinking of trying college? College student home for summer?

www.regionalcollegepa.org 814-230-9010 [email protected]

$180/credit hr - Adult$60/credit hr - Eligible H.S.

Juniors/Seniors

Fleming & Haines, Inc.Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning814-781-1918 • St Marys, Pa 15857Free Estimates • Quality Doesn’t Cost, It Pays949 Million Dollar Highway, St. Marys

814-834-1308

FOX TOWNSHIP DENTAL CENTER176 Skyline Drive, Kersey, PA 15846

814-245-2200 Dr. Susanne Maslo

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

FOX TOWNSHIP MEDICAL CENTER174 Skyline Drive, Kersey, PA 15846

814-245-2004Lauren Shaver, PA-C

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Contact LaDeen McCray-Davis to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6286

OWNER - KRISTY HANES154 LAUREL LANE, KERSEY, PA 15846

ELK COUNTY COLLISIONProfessional Collision Repair

“Do it Right or Do it Twice” Free Computerized Estimates 809 S. Michael St Marys 834-1072

Limestone & Sandstone All SizesCoal • Softnut • Hardnut • Rice

Hardscape & Landscape Products1247 Million Dollar Hwy., Kersey, PA814-834-1914 • 888-834-1914

Medical Equipment & Supplies1-800-876-3442

SMPRX.com

PREMIER METAL & RECYCLING, INC

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00a - 4:00p Sat: 8:00a - Noon

1013 DELAUM ROAD • ST. MARY’S, PA 15857 industrial service available 814-834-1239

BUYER OF SCRAP METALSALUMINUM • ALUMINUM CANS • COPPER • STAINLESS • BRASS • RADIATORSMOTORS • STEEL • TIN • APPLIANCES • POWDER METAL SCRAP • AND MORE!

FOX TOWNSHIP MANOR108 Irishtown Road, Kersey, PA 15846

Affordable Senior ApartmentsIndependent living. All utilities included. Must be 62 orolder and have an annual income of less than $22,000

Call (814) 885-6855

Elk HavenSkilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

785 Johnsonburg RoadSt. Marys, PA 15857

(814) 834-2618

www.elkhavennursinghome.com

Chicken Hill Distillery Clear & Flavored MoonShine

(814) 885-6818 277 Fairview Road Kersey, PA 15846

www.chickenhilldistillery.com

312 Commons Dr. 836-838 St. Marys Rd Dubois, PA 15801 St. Marys, PA 15857 814-299-7159 814-245-2494

$25 OFF activation fee with family plan

Something to smile about

REAL ESTATE CLOSING

NORTHERN TIER SETTLEMENT SERVICES, LLC122 CENTER STREET • ST. MARYS, PA 15857

TELEPHONE: 814-834-1311 • FAX: 814-834-1116EMAIL: [email protected]

Your Convenience is Our PriorityWe offer a wide range of loop

compatible hearing aids

834-7721

Rather BEmbroidery

29 N St Marys St. Saint Marys, PA 15857

(814) 834-1221

Call APPRISE to see if you qualify for ExtraHelp and/or Medicare Saving Program.

1-800-783-7067

Want to lower your prescription drugco-pays/premiums or Part B premium?

Have Medicare?

R. DANA CRISP, REALTOR®

814.375.1167 Business 814.594.7762 Cell

998 Beaver Dr., DuBois, PA • www.developac.comEach Office is Independently Owned & Operated

DEVELOPAC REALTY

QUALITY POWDER METAL PARTS 1241 Brusselles Street, St. Marys, PA 15857

814-781-3630 | www.metcopm.com

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENTDining Room is still open Thurs., Fri.

and Sat.! Times haven’t changed.Eat-In or Take-Out • Now HiringFish Frys are still available all year.

We have a Dj Fri. & Sat. 9pm - 1am Karaoke Sunday from 8 to midnight

1221 Bruselles St., St Mary’s, PA814-834-7508