SETON PARISH
PICKERINGTON, OHIO
FEBRUARY 9, 2014
MONDAY
FEBRUARY 17
The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order
Sun.
02/16
(James 1:1-11/Mark 8:11-13)
Mon.
02/17
Tues.
Wed.
02/18
02/19
8:30 A.M.
Barbara Jones
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18
(James 1:12-18/Mark 8:14-21)
8:30 A.M...
Paul Stein
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 19
(James 1:19-27/Mark 8:22-26)
8:30 A.M. Ernest Vacca
Thurs. 02/20
Fri.
Sun.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20
(James 2:1-9/Mark 8:27-33)
8:30 A.M. Helen Nolen
FRIDAY
FEBRUARY 21
Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
(James 2:14-24, 26/Mark 8:34-9:1)
8:30 A.M. Ralph Reeb
02/21
02/23
4:30pm SPY Band/Ch
7:00pm Rosary/EC
NO SPY CLASSES
6:30pm
Rosary for the Military/EC
6:30pm
Handbell Choir/Ch
10:00am MOM’s Group/PAC
9:30am
Seton Parish PreSchool
10:00am Scripture Study/Cl-A
4:30pm Youth Choir/Ch
6:30pm Adult Choir/Ch
7:00pm Knights of Columbus/Cl-7&9
8:00pm Praise Choir/Ch
9:30am
Seton Parish PreSchool
7:00pm RCIA/Cl-7&9
9:30am
Seton Parish PreSchool
9:30am
Kindergarten RE/Cl
4:30pm SPY Band/Ch
5:45pm SPY/Cl
7:00pm Rosary/EC
7:30pm SPY/Cl
FINANCE INFORMATION
OFFERTORY INFORMATION
February 9
Year to date
ACTUAL
$15,353.00
$716,529.00
BUDGET
$15,206.00
$760,796.00
Last Year to Date $15,206.00
$782,465.00
(To date) Christmas: $47,776.00
86 Weekly Simplicity Giving Families (EFT) …$2,767.00
200 Monthly Simplicity Giving Families …$22,014.00
2 Quarterly Simplicity Giving Families….$1,200.00
Call the Parish Office at 833-0482 to sign-up for EFT.
Children’s Weekly Offertory
$3.00 (4 envelope)
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22
5:00 P.M.
Charlie Ept
SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 23
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 A.M. Paul Stein
9:30 A.M. For the People
11:15 A.M. Virginia Eberle
TO PREPARE FOR SUNDAY LITURGY
FEBRUARY 23, 2014
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FIRST READING:
LEVITICUS 19:1-2, 17-18
SECOND READING: 1 CORINTHIANS 3:16-23
GOSPEL: MATTHEW 5:38-48
CATHOLIC CD’s and Books
Learn more about your Catholic faith. Various Catholic CD’s
are now available the Welcome Center. They are provided for
an affordable, suggested donation. Spanish titles are available.
TOUGH LOVE
The law of Christ based on godly love does not
supplant a law based on justice. It goes further. It demands
the living out of what we say in the Lord’s Prayer: “Forgive
us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against
us.” Isn’t this “hard bargain” really the “tough love” of the
Holy Trinity? Beginning always with love, God calls,
encourages and strengthens us to share the great mystery of
divine life. By our actions we express our answer to God’s
call.
What are you doing during Lent to prepare yourself spiritually?
How about attending the Living Christ Retreat!
Take the dive and experience how you can not only enrich your
faith, but also meet fellow parishioners. The retreat is
scheduled for March 14th and 15th here at Seton.
March 14th: 5:45-10pm (includes dinner)
March 15th: 8am-5pm (includes breakfast and lunch)
Sign-ups are taking place this weekend in the gathering place
after all Masses or contact MaryJane Sobczyk 614-833-0485 or
email her at mjsobczyk@setonparish.com.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity.
Living Christ Retreat
Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD © 1999 OCP. All rights reserved.
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FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Pastor’s Reflection
The Feasibility Study for our Renovation project is now
underway. This past week the Development Office of the
Diocese of Columbus interviewed a random sampling of
parishioners in order to gather feedback both about our parish as
well as the upcoming Renovation of our parish church. In
addition to the interviews, a mail survey will now be mailed to
all registered parish households. This packet will include an
introductory letter as well as another copy of the Case Statement
that clearly expresses the proposed renovations, repairs and
improvements to our church. Through this survey, you can
provide your thoughtful feedback. All surveys will be kept
100% confidential. Your thoughts and comments are invaluable.
It is my hope that you will consider these proposed
improvements with an open heart and mind. This is now an
opportunity to respond to the needs of our time and the
challenges of being a strong parish so that we can continue to
serve the needs of those who come to us in the years ahead.
Joshua Abbarno
Mary Amrine Erin Barlay Jacob Brewer
Stacey Carmen
Barbara Cartee
Stacy Cesarz
Richard Colombini
Dorothy Connor
Vincent Colombini
Debra Cunningham
Carol Szewc
Barbara Devine
Jorge Dias
Tom Dohar
Colin Donohue Tim Downey
Millie Egan
Jan Eichner
Vincent Fox Rita Gallagher
John Gentile
James Glaze Gerardo Gonzalez
Barbara Grothjan
Phyllis Hackett
Mackenzie Hedges
Maria Hernandez
Charlie Higdon, Jr. Ashley Hohman
Brian Holland
Barbara Hufford
Bill Hughes
Bud Joos
Lynn Kartavich Nancy Kinker Paul Kinker Pete Knoll
Justin Lane Sister Mary Louis, O.P.
Kathy Marofsky
Sally McAllister Barb Metz Maria Miller
Mary Mitchell
Scott Mucha
Laurie Mullins
Daniel M. Murphy
Helen Myers
Norma Nolen
Al Olson
Sara Stiles Owen
Mary Piek
Bridget Reitano
Jennifer Rice
Natalie Ritchey
Ed Ruef James Saling
Jeff Samborsky
Rodolfo Santzo
Catherina Schiano
Luciano Serraglio
Robert Seymour Donna Spiers Matt Steele Jerry Stiles
Anna Waddell
Butch Walker
Geri Waterman
Mary White
JoMarie Williams
Laura Williams
Donna Wood
Rachel Yarbough Dottie Zahner
SNOW CREW
Due to the unusual winter we are experiencing, we would like to
update our list of volunteers to help with snow removal. Our
biggest need is for people who can help ensure the sidewalks are
clear and safe before all of the weekend Masses. If you are able
and willing to assist us, please contact John Bernard at 614-8330482, ext. 223 or by e-mail at jbernard@setonparish,.com and
provide him with your contact information. If there is a ‘best’
time or a particular Mass you would be specifically interested in
helping with, let him know that too.
Patrick O’Neill
Father of Rian Valentine
ATTENTION WIDOWED WOMEN
Are you interested in getting together with other widowed
women for support and company? A Gals and Pals Club may be
what you need! If you are interested, please call Donna
Patterson at 740-862-4217.
CATHOLIC TIMES
Contact the parish office if you missed the special collection and
learn how to sign-up for the upcoming year for a minimum
donation of only $17 (parish rate). As an evangelization tool,
Bishop Campbell encourages all Catholic households in the
diocese to receive and read our diocesan newspaper, the Catholic
Times. Come enjoy “A journal of Catholic life in Ohio”. Signup TODAY!
J.O.I.N.
JOIN can use the bottles of shampoo, conditioner, soaps, and
mouthwash. Hotel-sized items are perfect for handing out to
clients. There is also a great need for cleaning items. Please
drop off items in the designated container in Herrmann Hall.
Thank You!
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CATHOLICISM: The New Evangelization explores the Church’s
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Father Robert Barron, the documentary and study program focuses
on the cultural obstacles the Church faces today and sends us on a
mission with a message of great joy.
Join us as we explore the call to the New Evangelization.
THE NEED IS THERE…
The Bishop Griffin Center is always in need of good used
clothing and household items, which you can place in the boxes
under the mailboxes in Herrmann Hall. For large appliances and
furniture donations and pickup contact Joseph’s Coat a t614863-1371. Tax receipts are available.
FEBRUARY CAN OF THE MONTH –Pick-up complete
pancake mixes (add water only) and /or pancake syrup (plastic
bottles) for our February collection.
*Thank you for your support of the Can of the Month. Your
generosity has enabled our parish to supply food to both the
Pickerington and St. Philip’s Food Pantries every week from
January through Oct. Thanks and God Bless You!
DATES/TIMES/LOCATION COST/REGISTRATION
CONTACT
$20/materials
614-833-0485
Sundays 5-6:30pm
On-line: setonparish.com
MaryJane Sobczyk
Tuesdays 9:30-11am
mjsobczyk@setonparish.com
Tuesday 7:30-9pm
Hector Raymond
March 2/4-thr April 6/8
Herrmann Hall
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hraymond@setonparish.com
SETON PARISH
PICKERINGTON, OHIO
FEBRUARY 9, 2014
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR GRADES 4-12
Calling all children and grandchildren of K of C Council 11187
members who are attending a Catholic School (grades 4-12).
Apply for the 2013 K of C Council 11187 Scholarship. The
application forms and information required are available on the
K of C Council website: www.kofc11187.org/Scholarship. The
due date for submission of the information and applications is
April 1, 2014.
FISH FRY FRIDAYS
Reminder!!!! As we move into the season of Lent the Knights
of Columbus will again be hosting Friday Fish Dinners in the
PAC. Opening night is March 7, with repeats on 3/21, 3/28, 4/4
and 4/11. The week-end of March 14th there is NO Fish Fry.
We are asking for volunteer workers for the dinners and bakers
to offer desserts. Please contact Thom Laughery @ 614-8373623 or tlleblsel@msn.com.
SETON PARISH PRESCHOOL
REGISTRATION FOR 2014-2015
A Note From Perpetual Adoration:
Lent is quickly approaching. Make a commitment during Lent
to spend time in the Chapel. Please call Paul and Shirley
Thoburn at 833-1288 to see what hours need filled.
Believe it or not, it’s time to think about registering your child for
preschool in the fall! Following are the dates and times to register:
FAMILIES WHO HAVE HAD CHILDREN IN OUR
PROGRAM IN THE PAST:
Tuesday Feb.18th from 8:30am -1:00pm in the Preschool Office.
PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU COME TO THE PRESCHOOL
OFFICE TO SEE IF THERE ARE OPENINGS AVAILABLE FOR
YOUR CHILD.
NEW MEMBER WELCOME BASKETS
Our parish provides welcome baskets to new parishioners.
Thanks to Maureen Marchioli, the parish has distributed over
100 baskets in the last year. Maureen will be moving on and we
are looking for a new Welcome Basket coordinator. If you are
interested in making up baskets for new parishioners, please
contact the parish office and we can get you started.
PARISHIONERS NEW TO THE PROGRAM:
The first opportunity to register will be Tuesday, Feb. 18th from
7:00-8:00 pm at the Welcome Center. You should contact the
preschool office between 8:30am and 1:00pm on the 18th to
determine whether there are openings for your child’s age
group before arriving that evening. If there is not an opening
for your child, we will place your child on a waiting list.
CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME
We are here to welcome you and help you on your faith journey.
Call us and we will meet with you in an absolutely nonjudgmental setting. We are here to help you to understand the
changes. Please encourage your friend, family member, or
others you may know to consider joining us. Please call the
office at 833-0482. Our next session begins February 20th at
7:30pm in classroom A.
We will continue to accept parishioner registrations TuesdaysFridays through Feb. 28th or until classes are full.
NON-PARISHIONERS:
Families should call on Friday, February 28 th before 3:00 to see if
there are openings. If there are openings, we will begin registering
Tuesday, March 4th, at 8:30am in the Preschool Office. If classes
are full, we will start our waiting list for non-parishioners on
Tuesday, March 4th.
COME PRAY WITH US
We continue to prayerfully protest the opening of the medical
facility at 670 Hill Rd that is operated by Dr. Mervyn Samuel
and Dr. Milroy Samuel, who are known to have performed
abortions. We pray from 2:30-4:30pm on Mondays, from 2:306:00pm on Tuesday, and from 10-12 noon on Saturday. Please
join us in prayer and witness.
FREE!
Visit any central Ohio IHop on Tuesday, March 4th to celebrate
and national Pancake Day and enjoy a FREE stack of pancakes!
Donations to Pregnancy Decision Health Centers will be
accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: Because there are limited spaces, registrations
must be made in person (no phone registrations can be accepted). It
does not have to be a parent who registers the child, but the
registration fee must be paid at the time of registration. There is no
fee for being placed on a waiting list.
Seton Parish Preschool is a licensed program for children 2 to 5
years of age. We are in operation mid-September through midMay, on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 9:30 am to 1:30
pm.
PICKERINGTON…You are not alone:
If you have family or friends caught in the web of addiction and
you need support please join us at Seton Parish on Saturday
mornings at 11am in classroom 7. For questions or information,
please contact the parish office.
We have separate classes for each age group. There are one-day,
two-day and three-day programs, depending on the age of your
child. See our page on Seton’s website (setonparish.com) Click on
“Religious Education”, then “Seton Parish Preschool”.
MOM’S GROUP
Join us for an indoor playgroup in the Parish Activity Center on
Tuesday, February 18th at 10am. Bring balls and riding toys and
a snack For more information e-mail
meg_osterman@hotmail.com, or call or text 614–464–7500.
Have additional questions? Call Karen Pitt or Donna Swartz on
Tuesdays from 8:30-1:00 and Wednesday through Friday, from
8:00-3:00 at 833-0482, ext. 229.
Or email us at
sppteam@sbcglobal.net.
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FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
THIS WEEK AT ST. PIUS SCHOOL
Mon. Feb. 17…No School, Presidents’ Day
Tues. Feb. 18…No School, Teacher In-service Day
Wed. Feb. 19…Digital Dangers Presentation (staff, students, parents)
Thurs. Feb. 20…SCAAP Day
Fri. Feb. 21…Leap Day
Seton Parish Youth, it’s more than a class it’s about a relationship
with Christ. SPY offers activities and opportunities for all students
in grades 7-12 year round!
ONLINE: www.setonparishyouth.org
Barbara Serrano, Youth Minister
(614)833-0485, ext. #228 bserrano@setonparish.com
There is no school for students and staff Monday in honor of Presidents’
Day. The students are also off on Tuesday as our teachers participate in
an all-day In-service Day. Our focus for the day will be our continued
work on our school self-study in anticipation of our re-accreditation.
During the day Tuesday, our faculty will be looking at data trends as
well as reviewing our school mission statement and beliefs. Classes
resume Wednesday, February 19.
SPY THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Please pray for all the
participants at the Confirmation Retreat in progress this
weekend.
DIOCESAN YOUTH RALLY – March 8&9 at St. Paul Parish
in Westerville! Cost is $65 for both days and includes lunches,
dinner Saturday and a t-shirt.
SPY FRIDAY MORNING ADORATION: EVERY Friday
morning we meet for adoration 5:00am – 6:00 am and then head
to Tim Horton’s for a Friday morning social.
SPY Band: SPY Band practices on Sunday evenings from
4:30-5:30pm in church.. If you are interested in joining SPY
Band or would like more information, please contact Sean
O’Connor at oconnor129@gmail.com or Barbara Serrano at
(614) 833-0485, ext. 228.
On Wednesday, February 19 St. Pius X School will welcome the
presentation “Digital Dangers”. This presentation will focus on internet
safety and give our students the tools to make responsible decisions
when using the internet as well as managing their digital footprint.
Students in grades 6-8 and 3-5 will participate in the presentations in an
age appropriate manner. There will also be a presentation for our staff
following dismissal and for parents in the evening at 7pm.
St. Pius X School students will “leap” to the next grade level this
Friday, February 21. During the morning, students will get the
opportunity to participate in enrichment activities in both classrooms of
the next grade level. Our students look forward to this day to get a
preview of what their future holds!
7th ANNUAL COLUMBUS CATHOLIC WOMEN’S
CONFERENCE
The conference will be held on Saturday, February 22 at the
Ohio Expo Center Voinovich Building from 8am-4pm. For
tickets visit www.columbuscatholicwomen.com. For more
information, or to speak with a representative from Seton, please
call Colleen at 614-746-8487 or email:
colleenscupboard@aol.com.
Registration is now open for Kindergarten through 8th grade! Call the
school office at 866-6050, ext. 223 for more information on the school,
to schedule a tour, or to begin the registration process!
SLEEPING BAG MINISTRY
We welcome anyone who likes to sew and anyone who can tie
knots! We meet on Wednesdays at 10am in the PAC. Seton
Homeless Comfort Crew Elaine Fairchild 614-864-2637
setonhomelesscomfortcrew@gmail.com
DRE: MJ Sobczyk833-0485, ext. 225 or
mjsobczyk@setonparish.com.
Call the Religious Education offices at 833-0485 if you have any
questions or concerns.
UPCOMING LENTEN PROJECT
We are collecting toiletries for JOIN (Joint Organization for
Inner-city Needs). Some of the items they are looking for are:
Bars of soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Deodorant, Shampoo
(containing conditioner), Lotions (for men and women), and
small containers of laundry soap.
Please have your child bring items when they come to Religious
Education classes. Do you travel and have excessive quantities
of hotel soaps, shampoos, conditioners and lotions? Now is a
good time to donate those items?
SAGES
The Seton Sages is for any senior citizen who would like to join
us once a month with planned activities. There are no activities
planned for the winter months of January and February. We will
resume March 3rd with a board meeting at 1pm in the library.
All are Welcome! On March 6th we will meet at Max & Erma’s
restaurant at 11:30pm. We look forward to seeing everyone.
A NIGHT IN GREEN
St. Pius X Home and School Association will be holding ‘A
Night In Green’ on Saturday, March 1st beginning with a silent
auction at 7pm. Tickets are $55.00/person and includes 3 drink
tickets and heavy hors devours. Check out the event at
www.ANightInGreen.com.
TEACHER APPRECIATION DINNER
For all your re-gifting needs, you can count on us! Got some
presents for Christmas that you just don’t know what to do with?
Let us help! We will gratefully accept your gifts for our
upcoming Teachers Appreciation Dinner. Please drop off any
gift items to the Religious Education Office. Thank you!
AVISO IMPORTANTE AL PUBLICO
Quiere usted ser ciudadano Americano? Necesita ayuda para
aprobar el examen? Necesita ayuda para leer y escribir en
ingles? Yo te enseno gratuitamente! Tel: Bernardo A- 740862-8262.
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SETON PARISH
PICKERINGTON, OHIO
FEBRUARY 9, 2014
LENTEN MORNING OF REFLECTION
Saturday, March 15th – 9am-12noon
Facilitated by Sr. Janice Bachman
“Standing In The Presence of God”
God calls each one of us to holiness, to participate in god’s own
life. Jesus reveals himself to us during our Lenten journey.
Come pray with others and take time to enter into God’s
presence during this holy season. Cost is $15 and includes
continental breakfast. Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center, 27334
Seminary Rd. Newark, OH. Visit our website at
www.stspeterpaulretreatcenter.com, email us at
info@stspeterandpaulretreatcenter.org or call (740)-928-4246 to
register today!
Ministry Schedule February 22/23
5:00pm:
Mass Coordinator: Frank Piper
Servers: Emma Peruzzi, Hanna Piper, Cece Woods, Anna
Woods
Lector: Tim Cunningham, Gerry Nelson
EMHC: Beth Botelho, Marcia Buckley, Carolyn Koblinski,
Vicki Larmee, Barb McAllister, Dave McAllister, Peg
McVicker, Christopher Reale, Larry Taylor, Penny Taylor
Greeters: Jack Buckley, Tony Pahls, Bill Yantko, Geralyn
Yantko
Welcome Center: David Drees
8:00am:
Mass Coordinator: William Richards
Servers: Megan Ebbrecht, Morgan Ebbrecht, Abbigail
Ebbrecht, Matthew Wilson
Lectors: Chris Chenault, Brian Drufke
EMHC: Ronald Blymire, Debbie Clegg, Bernardine Kenny,
Susan Kolb, Kevin McDaniel, Adam Nowocin, Carol Smith,
Mark Wilson
Greeters: Betty Crock, Patti Golladay, MaryJane Himes,
Donna Patterson
Welcome Center: Betty Crock
9:30am:
Mass Coordinator: Len Fatica, Geri Kingera, Jim Thesing
Servers: James Farrell, Isaac Glanzman, Anna Glanzman, Kyle
Knight
Lectors: Joseph Clark, Nancy Price
EMHC: David Adams, Cindy Adams, Judith Barber, Harold
Clyburn, Linda Clyburn, Michael Glanzman, Richard Petersen,
Terrence Reine, Janet Schaeper, Jim Thesing
Greeters: Sony Jerrome, Scott Jerrome, Daria Jerrome,
Matthew Jerrome
Welcome Center: Terry Black
Nursery: Todd Vanmeter and Deidre Abbitt
CLOW: PreK-K: Suzanne Rodriguez, Kaelyn Koesters
Grades 1-2: Lorna Reine, Ruth Katona
11:15am:
Mass Coordinator: Danielle Sillings, Michael Sillings
Servers: Marcus Bailey, Dawson, Obert, Emma Sillings, Cesar
Tobon
Lectors: Tim Bowie, David Hopkins
EMHC: Nelda Humphries, Tristan Koenig, Joseph Koesters,
Kelly Koesters, Nancy Miller, Juan Carlos Morales, Gloria
Morales, Annette Oler, Michael Oler, Stephen Patterson
Greeters: Susan Hilz, Joyce McVicker, Ryan McVicker, Adam
McVicker
Nursery: CLOSED
PreK-1: Cathleen Opperman, Greg Eyerman
Grades 2-4: Sharon Linard, Heather Mackey
Welcome Center: Denise Thompson
MOUNT CARMEL HOSPICE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Mount Carmel Hospice needs caring people from all over
Columbus and the surrounding communities to serve those who
need support at end-of-life. The type of person who makes an
excellent hospice volunteer is one who has a spiritual center, one
who values life until its end, and one who can reach out to be a
good neighbor in his or her community. Are you that person?
Contact Betsy at 614-234-0200 for more information.
CUM CHRISTO
You are invited to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime experiential
weekend of Christian learning and renewal. Contact Phil Roblee
at philroblee@gmail.com to learn more about the Cursillo
method of Piety, Study, Action and Group Reunion. Please see
the Cum Christo website at www.cumchristo.org for additional
information. If you would like to speak from someone in the
parish, please contact Dave Hopkins at 837-2929.
BISHOP HARTLEY STYLE SHOW AND LUNCHEON
Join us on Saturday, March 8th from 11am to 2pm at the
Columbus Country Club. Your $35 ticket includes lunch and a
style show with BHHS moms and students modeling the latest in
Spring fashions. Invitations are available at www.bishophartley.org.
WOMEN’S RETREAT OPPORTUNITY
The theme of the St. Matthew Women's Retreat 2014, is "If You
Are What You Should Be, You Will Set the World on Fire." St.
Matthew's Pastor, Fr. Ted Sill and Jenna Zins, Director of
Evangelization, will be leading it together. The cost of the
weekend is $120.00. All are welcome for a weekend of renewal
and friendship. To register or more information, call Karen at
855-3543 or JoEllen at 475-5086. The retreat will be held at St.
Therese Retreat Center on March 28-30 beginning Friday
evening at 5:30 and ending after lunch on Sunday.
The ST. JOHN LEARNING CENTER (located in the St. John
Center, 640 South Ohio Avenue, at Holy Rosary/St. John
Church) is currently looking for volunteers to assist with GED
and computer classes. Most volunteer times would be in the
evenings or on Saturday. Also needed are college interns who
could assist with volunteer recruitment and management. For
more information, please call (614) 252-3132.
Collection Counters: Team #4: Sharon Quin, Michelle
Anderson, Brenda Anderson, Lucy Helligas, Tim and Trish
Riordan, Joseph and Karrie Miller, Trish Fowler
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