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Catholic school students to compete in Irish dancing competition
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irish_dancersBy Claudia Mathis
Staff writer

Regina Dziergas, eighth grader at Christian Brothers Academy, is extremely excited. She will be competing along with 53 other dancers from the Johnston School of Irish Dance at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Competition, better known as Oireachtas. The Oireachtas, a gathering of top dancers from schools in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, will take place Nov. 25-27 at the Marriot in Philadelphia, Pa.

In addition to Regina, five other students representing diocesan Catholic schools will compete that weekend.

“I can’t wait,” said Regina, of the upcoming competition. The teen has been dancing since she was five years old and has competed in many local feisanna (the Gaelic word for Irish dance competitions) since the age of seven.

Last year, Regina participated in the Mid-Atlantic competition for the first time. “I felt like I was the best of the best,” she said. “It was great to meet those people from all over and to connect with them.”

Regina has achieved a level of competency that qualifies her to compete on a solo level. “I’ve been moving up in levels,” Regina said. “When I learn of my mistakes, I correct them right away.”

Regina said she likes dressing in the attire of an Irish dancer when she performs at the competition. The solo dresses are ornate and colorful and the girls wear wigs of long, curly hair. “It makes me feel special,” she explained.

Regina enjoys her dance lessons at the Johnston School of Irish Dance. “I love practice and learning the new steps,” she said. “I really love the sport and the people that I practice with — they are like my brothers and sisters.”
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The new texts of the Roman Missal: part III
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The Liturgy of the Eucharist and the Eucharistic prayer

By Father Joseph Scardella
Sun contributing writer


Since Vatican Council II Catholics have been learning that the Mass consists of two principal parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of te Eucharist. These two form an inseparable unity. “The two parts which in some way go to make up the Mass, namely, the liturgy of the Word and the liturgy of the Eucharist, are so closely bound up with each other that they amount to one single act of worship” (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, #56). The wondrous deeds of God on behalf of people which we read about in the Scriptures, we celebrate in the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
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Vocation directors gathering

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   Last week, Father Joseph O’Connor and the Diocese of Syracuse hosted the Diocesan Vocation Directors from throughout New York State. During their meeting they visited the Shrine of Blessed Mother Marianne Cope, where I celebrated Mass for them. Following is my homily on that occasion.

   I have been thinking about our gathering and this celebration of the Eucharist for the past few days. Certainly it came to mind on Sunday when I traveled to Baltimore for a Board of Trustees Meeting at St. Mary’s Seminary. I thought of it again as I walked the halls of seminary and saw some of the young men who are discerning their vocation to the priesthood at St. Mary’s.  Many of them, and other men at numerous seminaries, have been assisted on their journey by a vocation director, perhaps by one of you. I thought of our gathering also when I reflected on the Easter season and most especially when I considered the Scripture readings from the past couple of days.
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Message from the Vicar for Religious

diolog_pic The Diocese of Syracuse has always been blessed by the presence of dedicated religious, laity and priests who contribute to bringing to life the healing presence of Jesus and who reflect God’s great love for us.

Recognizing with gratitude their unique gifts and diverse focus of ministry, the diocese has established within its structure offices and commissions, each responding to one of these groups, for instance, Family Life Education, Community Services, Formation for Ministry, Liturgy and RCIA, and many others.  Each office or commission has someone appointed by the Bishop to facilitate that particular area.
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John and Jeanette V. Zumpano Sr.

anniversary_photo_2-9John and Jeanette V. Zumpano Sr. will be celebrating their 60th anniversary of wedded bliss on May 24 at an informal family gathering in their home in Utica.

Included in the group honoring this special occasion with their parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents renewal of wedding vows to each other will be their 10 children — John, Sylvia, Gina Marie, Salvatore, Antonio, Paul, Michael, James, Robert, Thomas and David Zumpano. Accompanying these “original dozen” will be their spouses: Mrs. Wilma Cook-Zumpano, Mr. James D. Mc Farland II, Mrs. Ann Valentine-Zumpano, Mrs. Patricia Hoerber-Zumpano, Mrs. Lauren Lawless-Zumpano, Mrs Joyce Barbiero Zumpano, Mrs. Robin Guba Zumpano and Mrs. Christine Nakoski Zumpano, along with 35 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, several pets, family friends and acquaintances from over the years.

 
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