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White Mass celebrated next week
DANVILLE — A White Mass for health-care workers will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, by the Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, bishop of Harrisburg, at St. Joseph Church. Patterned after the Red Mass for lawyers and the Blue Mass for law enforcement personnel, the White Mass will honor health-care professionals. The name is taken from the white lab coat frequently worn by medical personnel.
Also, the color white’s purity is a symbol of the peace, well-being and healing sought in patient treatment. Bishop Rhoades will preach the homily . After the liturgy, a reception will he held during which free child care will be available on the second floor of the building, with snacks and entertainment available for children.
The collection at Mass will be donated to Camp Victory for ill children. Please contact the Rev. William Weary with further questions at 275-2512.
Biodiversity Teacher Workshop offered
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Educators are invited to explore the biodiversity of Pennsylvania during this fun and interactive teacher workshop taking place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, at PPL’s Susquehanna Energy Information Center.
Theresa Alberici of the Pennsylvania Game Commission will lead the workshop, which will explore the diversity of local ecosystems and its importance to the health of the environment. There will be hands-on activities to examine local and global issues relating to biodiversity. Participants will receive the newly published Pennsylvania Biodiversity guide.
The workshop is free and lunch will be provided. Act 48 credits are available. Registration is required. To register, visit www.pplprojectearth.com and click on “TEA Workshops.” For more information, contact PPL at 1-866-832-3312.
The Susquehanna Riverlands, along Route 11, about seven miles north of Berwick, is operated by PPL in conjunction with its Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Salem Township. The preserve, encompassing 1,200 acres on both the east and west banks of the Susquehanna River, has been providing the residents of north central Pennsylvania with quality recreation, fishing and environmental education since 1980.
PPL is hosting the program as part of PPL Project Earth, an initiative to educate people about energy resources and the environment. For more information about PPL’s environmental preserves, visit www.pplpreserves.com.
Interested voters reminded to register
Monday is the last day to register to vote in the November Election. To register, go to www.votesPA.com to download a voter registration, or visit the American Legion building at 609 Market St., Sunbury, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Forms must be postmarked by 5 p.m. Monday.
A driver’s license number or the last four digits of a social security number are required. A spokesperson from the Board of Elections would like to remind those registering to vote to please write legibly.
DANVILLE — A White Mass for health-care workers will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, by the Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, bishop of Harrisburg, at St. Joseph Church. Patterned after the Red Mass for lawyers and the Blue Mass for law enforcement personnel, the White Mass will honor health-care professionals. The name is taken from the white lab coat frequently worn by medical personnel.
Also, the color white’s purity is a symbol of the peace, well-being and healing sought in patient treatment. Bishop Rhoades will preach the homily . After the liturgy, a reception will he held during which free child care will be available on the second floor of the building, with snacks and entertainment available for children.
The collection at Mass will be donated to Camp Victory for ill children. Please contact the Rev. William Weary with further questions at 275-2512.
Biodiversity Teacher Workshop offered
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Educators are invited to explore the biodiversity of Pennsylvania during this fun and interactive teacher workshop taking place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, at PPL’s Susquehanna Energy Information Center.
Theresa Alberici of the Pennsylvania Game Commission will lead the workshop, which will explore the diversity of local ecosystems and its importance to the health of the environment. There will be hands-on activities to examine local and global issues relating to biodiversity. Participants will receive the newly published Pennsylvania Biodiversity guide.
The workshop is free and lunch will be provided. Act 48 credits are available. Registration is required. To register, visit www.pplprojectearth.com and click on “TEA Workshops.” For more information, contact PPL at 1-866-832-3312.
The Susquehanna Riverlands, along Route 11, about seven miles north of Berwick, is operated by PPL in conjunction with its Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Salem Township. The preserve, encompassing 1,200 acres on both the east and west banks of the Susquehanna River, has been providing the residents of north central Pennsylvania with quality recreation, fishing and environmental education since 1980.
PPL is hosting the program as part of PPL Project Earth, an initiative to educate people about energy resources and the environment. For more information about PPL’s environmental preserves, visit www.pplpreserves.com.
Interested voters reminded to register
Monday is the last day to register to vote in the November Election. To register, go to www.votesPA.com to download a voter registration, or visit the American Legion building at 609 Market St., Sunbury, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Forms must be postmarked by 5 p.m. Monday.
A driver’s license number or the last four digits of a social security number are required. A spokesperson from the Board of Elections would like to remind those registering to vote to please write legibly.
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