April 13

SERVICE: Sun., April 13, Second Sunday Vesper Service will be held at St. Paul’s Epicopal Church, Montrose at 5:00 pm.

April 15

MEETING: Tues., April 15, Community Neighbors Connecting, Noon to 2:00 pm, Egg Decoration, Lunch will be provided, St. Marks Community Center, New Milford.

April 16

SERVICE: Wed., April 16, The Crucifixion Service, Thompson UM Chruch, 7:00 pm.

April 19

LUNCH: Sat., April 19, Noon, Good News Lunch, St. Marks Church, New Milford. All are welcome.

April 26

BANQUET: Sat., April 26, 5:00 – 8:30 pm, Sportsmen’s Conference and Banquet, Bridgewater Church, Montrose, Reservations due by April 18th, Tickets on sale at Andre and Son. For more go to rifleandpistol.weebly.com.

Mon., April 14: turkey salad sandwich, three bean salad, baked potato chips, ww bread, mandarin oranges.

Tues., April 15: stuffed cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, ww roll, banana.

Wed., April 16: roast pork w/gravy, brussel sprouts, parslied potatoes, ww roll, angel food cake w/fruit topping.

Thur., April 17: salisbury steak, broccoli and cauliflower, buttered noodles, ww bread, cinnamon baked apples.

Fri., April 18: Centers Closed Good Friday.

Where can you go to laugh, enjoy a delicious meal, bid on one-of-a-kind items, and support a community service at the same time? At Library Auction Night. The 16th Annual Library Auction Night will take place at the VFW in Montrose, PA (Route 706) on Saturday, April 12th. Doors open at 4:15pm; a delicious Italian dinner buffet will be served at 5:00pm, and the auction will begin at 6:00pm. There is a admission fee at the door.

Some of the great items you may bid on at Library Auction Night include gift baskets filled with local goods, gift certificates from local businesses, antiques, beautiful paintings, furniture, collectible items, and so much more. Volunteer Anna Ruegner and her team work tirelessly to create an incredible buffet dinner and delicious desserts and beverages.

All proceeds benefit the Library and Historical Society. Generous local businesses and individuals donate the items, the food, and buy ads in the program. For more information, call the Library at 570-278-1881.

The Living Way of the Cross was introduced 17 years ago to Holy Name of Mary Church by then pastor Father Jim Nash. It has since become a rite of passage for the parish youth and an ecumenical Lenten prayer offering for the public.

The youth will once again bring the Way of the Cross to life 7 p.m., April 13, at HNM church, 278 S. Main St., Montrose.

Newly installed HNM Pastor Philip Rayappan anxiously awaits his first glimpse of the youth in action on this momentous faith journey.

This year, the reenactment is directed by Donna Horn and Way of the Cross alumnus Jacob Horn. Whether an actor, singer, stagehand, set designer, seamstress, musician or photographer this production offers an opportunity for all ages and talents to bring Christ’s Passion to life.

The cast of characters range in age from 1st grade to high school seniors from Montrose, Elk Lake, Blue Ridge and Mt. View school districts. Major roles include: Tom Lennox portraying Jesus, Callie Curley as Mary, Samatha Dietz as Veronica, Joe Vaccaro as Peter, Jonas Fuller as the head soldier and Ed Fish as Pilot.

Pictured (l-r) are: Ashley Torres, Hayleigh Krupinski, Kiara Mooney, Domonick Pasquali, Velana Gardner, Colby Sharer, Serena Gardner, Jennifer Tometchko. Middle: Dean Fish, Eddie Fish, Samantha Dietz, Tom Lennox, Jonas Fuller, Joe Vaccaro. Rear: Vincent Freeman, Ethan Luecke, Jared Freeman, Paul Freeman, Alannah Sullivan.  (Photo by Tom Lennox)

Guest soloist Paula K. Placko, whose hauntingly beautiful voice touches the heart and soul, again joins the HNM choir and its gifted soloists Amy Johnson, Tom Welch, Joe Varacco and Corky Staats.

Jean Starzec, who serves as organist and music director, reported with anticipation, “New this year, Corky will be singing his original song ‘Thy Will be Done’ during the poignant agony in the garden scene.”

The extraordinary combined musical talents promise to transport the audience into sacred scripture.

Authentic costuming and cleverly designed props courtesy of gifted seamstresses and woodworkers include many from the original performance and those added throughout the enactments long history. 

Special thanks this year to ‘The Needlers’ group who took time from making quilts for the homeless to repair some of the aging costumes.

Sound effects, photography, video, set design and lighting through the collective talents of Gary Horn, Patrick Bayer (another Way of the Cross alumnus), Dan Kaminski, Tom Lennox and Ed Leucke bring heart-pounding reality to the historic scenes. Lightning flashes, roaring thunder and the somber sound of the pounding of nails all build up to the glorious Resurrection scene bringing the production to its Hallelujah conclusion.

Humbled by overwhelming parish support, Donna Horn said, “We couldn’t accomplish this without the help of the parents, volunteers and the infectious enthusiasm of the youth.”

Speaking for the entire Way of the Cross crew, Father Philip invites the public to share in this teaching and learning Lenten observance. 

For more information, call 570-278-1504, or visit their website www.holynameofmary.com.