A Concordia Lutheran Ministries Publication
www.concordialm.org | June 2018
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Concordia welcomes our latest blessings a community in Baden, PA and our first location in Tampa, FL.
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Learn about the differences between palliative care and hospice care and how both are offered at Concordia.
INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST BLESSINGS: Concordia at Villa St. Joseph and Concordia Village of Tampa
The President’s Thoughts Dear Friends, As you can see by the front cover, Concordia’s Mission has again been blessed with growth. Two great organizations – Concordia Village of Tampa and Concordia at Villa St. Joseph – with their own impressive mission histories are now a part of the Concordia family. I am so thankful to God for these opportunities to serve Him in new ways. Thanks also to Concordia’s Board of Directors for trusting management to handle these new challenges. Concordia’s Board has been working with management over the past 10 months on Concordia Village of Tampa in Florida and six months on Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden, PA. Just envision…all of the Concordia departments that have been involved and will continue to help transition these new facilities into our Concordia family. Imagine all of the complexity with more than 40 Concordia leaders behind the scenes and on deck from nursing, personal care, therapy, activities, food service, maintenance, laundry, housekeeping, information technology, public relations, accounting, legal, payroll, human resources and even website specialists who have “stepped up” to ensure the smooth conversion for the future viability of these two new Concordia gems. We welcome the more than 600 new employee team members: 408 at Concordia Village of Tampa and 203 at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph. I am personally excited to have these new employees as part of our family and wish them many years of success and satisfaction as they continue their careers at Concordia. Please see the full story starting on Page 4 and continue to keep us all in your prayers. In His Service,
Keith E. Frndak President and Chief Executive Officer
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Continuing our tradition of faithfully growing and expanding our mission, Concordia is blessed to welcome Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden and Concordia Village of Tampa to the family.
VISION STATEMENT Serving the Triune God by providing for the needs of His people. MISSION STATEMENT To serve our aging community with a continuum of high quality caregiving options, provided in a Christian environment, and to serve those with limited funds to the best of our ability. Shirley Freyer Director of Public Relations 134 Marwood Road Cabot, PA 16023 724-352-1571 ext. 8266 Toll-Free: 1-888-352-1571
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Starting the Conversation Good Samaritan Hospice's Registered Nurse Educator Roni Lucas offers her insight and experience into navigating palliative care and hospice care and how Concordia's Reflections of Care program can help you or a loved one in your journey.
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Joining Forces Concordia recently partnered with a fellow Concordia: Concordia University Ann Arbor in Michigan. The school sent eight nursing students to complete their clinical rotations at Concordia at Cabot, and it was a positive learning experience for all involved.
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Non-Discrimination Policy Concordia Lutheran Ministries complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people, or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Refer to the footer on Concordia’s website for the full notices of non-discrimination (www.concordialm.org).
Concordia at Villa St. Joseph
Welcome to the Family Concordia Adds Communities in Baden, PA and Tampa, FL In 2003, Concordia Lutheran Ministries acquired our first location outside of our original Cabot, PA campus to better serve our aging community with the highest quality of services. In the 15 years that have followed, Concordia and our mission have been expanding, adding 11 facilities, building two new retirement living communities and acquiring numerous parcels of land for further expansion – not to mention adding new office locations for Concordia Visiting Nurses and Good Samaritan Hospice (GSH) and GSH inpatient units. Continuing in this tradition of mission-driven growth, Concordia is pleased to announce the two newest additions to our family of locations: Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden, PA and Concordia Village of Tampa in Tampa, FL. With these two new locations, Concordia now operates 940 independent living units, 1,153 personal care or assisted living beds (including memory care), 663 skilled nursing beds and 34 hospice beds. In addition, Concordia has extensive home and community services, including home health care, private duty home care, durable medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, and pharmacy services for residents, allowing us to serve more people in more ways than ever before. System-wide, Concordia now employs more than 3,000. We welcome our new staff members and patients/resi4 - Faith in Caring
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Concordia at Villa St. Joseph After months of planning and preparing, Concordia welcomed Concordia at Villa St. Joseph to our family of locations on April 26. This new blessing has a faithful tradition of caring, comfort and healing and has sustained an outstanding reputation in the Beaver Valley. Concordia at Villa St. Joseph is located off Route 65 in Beaver County – just a two-minute drive from the Concordia Visiting Nurses Baden Office. Situated amidst the beautiful backdrop of nature, those at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph enjoy tranquil surroundings. The facility, formerly called Villa St. Joseph, is a CARF-accredited, 120-bed skilled nursing and shortterm rehabilitation facility that holds a 5-star rating from Medicare. It was founded in 1997 as a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph, an international religious community of over 500 vowed Catholic women and 500 lay associates whose origins date back to 1650. Concordia at Villa St. Joseph will continue its faithbased mission of serving others in offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing care, memory care and outpatient rehabilitation. It is our hope that God will continue to use Concordia to protect and preserve
Concordia Village of Tampa organizations with Christian missions. In this way, we can aid in the long-term support of quality-focused healthcare ministries. Concordia has appointed Rachelle Arnold as Administrator. Prior to accepting this position, she served as Administrator at Harmony Physical Rehabilitation on the Concordia of Monroeville campus. Concordia is excited to expand its presence in the Baden area to better serve Beaver and Allegheny Counties, continuing the rich history of a distinctive Christian mission. For more information or to schedule a visit to Concordia at Villa St. Joseph, please call our Director of Admissions at 724-869-6300 or visit us online at www.ConcordiaVillaStJoseph.org.
Franciscan Sisters of Allegany. Current Executive Director Lisa Lyons will remain at the helm of the organization. Located on 14 acres, Concordia Village of Tampa consists of 275 independent living apartments, 163 skilled nursing and rehabilitation units, and 175 assisted living units including 26 memory care units. Thanks to this extensive network of care, those who choose Concordia Village of Tampa have the opportunity to age in place and remain as independent as possible. Regardless of level of care, the benefits and amenities offered are extensive, and our patients and residents decide how active and engaged they want to be. Those who choose Concordia Village of Tampa can swim in our enclosed pool, exercise in our fitness center, challenge their friends on the bocce ball court, enjoy a full Concordia Village of Tampa calendar of social, cultural and educational activities, Concordia Village of Tampa was added to the Concorstay connected in our computer center and libraries, dia family of locations on May 1, joining Concordia at Sumner in Copley, OH as the second out-of-Pennsylva- relax in our spa and beauty shop and so much more. As with Concordia at Villa St. Joseph, Concordia nia Concordia location. The facility, formerly St. Joseph’s is blessed to preserve Concordia Village of Tampa’s John Knox Village of Tampa Bay, is a continuing care steadfast Christian ministry and looks forward to servretirement community in the heart of Tampa’s vibrant ing the people of Florida for many years to come. For university area. It is located on a major thoroughfare more information about our different levels of care or to just across the street from the University of South schedule a visit to Concordia Village of Tampa, please Florida’s main campus. call 813-977-6361 or visit us online at This exceptional continuing care retirement community was formerly part of the BayCare Health System www.ConcordiaTampa.org. and St. Joseph’s Hospital, which was founded by the
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Starting the Conversation
The Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care In this day and age, most of us know the importance of constantly educating ourselves about healthcare, but sometimes that’s easier said than done – especially when the meanings of many terms change over time. Two types of care that often get confused for one another are palliative care and hospice care, services that Concordia Lutheran Ministries offers through Concordia Community Support Services and Good Samaritan Hospice (GSH). Roni Lucas, a Registered Nurse Educator at GSH who has 20 years of experience with Concordia, shared her knowledge on palliative care and hospice care and explained how they are provided at Concordia. When a Concordia resident or patient is facing a serious illness and frequent hospitalizations, the first step to palliative care or hospice care is a Reflections of Care conversation with a GSH staff member. The Reflections of Care program was created to Roni Lucas help residents, patients and their families learn about healthcare options, reflect on their wishes and address any concerns they might have. “When we have a Reflections of Care conversation with our patients, we want to know their story,” Roni said. “We want to know what’s going on, what the doctors have said, what changes are happening, if there’s anything they are struggling with and how we can help. We’re there to explain and provide care options, no matter what the diagnosis looks like.”
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Anyone can recommend a free, no-obligation Reflections of Care conversation. One of the main goals for the GSH staff is to help the person decide what his or her goals of care are. Staff members learn more about the resident or patient, discuss what he or she wants, what is realistic and what will benefit him or her the most in order to set up a care plan to work toward these goals. It is at this point that Roni notes she sometimes has to debunk popular misconceptions about palliative care and hospice care. “The one thing I tell every single person that I come into contact with is that we never make blanket statements in palliative care or hospice care,” Roni said. “Each case and each person is different, and we are there to talk through it all.” In palliative care, patients continue to receive treatment for their health conditions, such as chemotherapy or dialysis. The primary focus of palliative care is to ease the suffering that results from advanced illness, which often means providing treatment for symptoms even when the underlying illness cannot be cured. Palliative care differs from hospice in that the patient doesn’t always have a terminal diagnosis. Palliative care is offered at Concordia through Concordia Visiting Nurses in the home or to those already in personal care. “Here our palliative care team is part of Concordia Visiting Nurses, and they are the best – nothing gets past them,” Roni said. “The team is made up of RNs (registered nurses), LPNs (licensed practical nurses) and nurse aides, and GSH works very closely with them.” Payment for palliative care, including whether medical equipment is covered or not, depends on what type of insurance the person has. Staff work with every resident or patient to determine what services
and equipment will be covered under his or her insurance plan, ensuring that everyone stays mindful of the financial side of care. Whenever patients transition from palliative care to hospice care, or start hospice care, they or their families sometimes think that all care will stop. “The care doesn’t stop; it changes,” Roni explained. “The focus changes.” Hospice care is generally for people who become more symptomatic and have exhausted or elected to stop all treatment options. While the resident or patient still receives comfort care to alleviate the symptoms of a disease or condition, the focus of care at Concordia shifts to offer even more emotional, social and spiritual support for the person and family - individually and as a unit. GSH is made up of community educators, social workers, RN case managers, LPNs, home health aides, physical and occupational therapists, a pastoral care team and volunteers who offer in-home hospice care as well as respite care at three inpatient locations: Cabot, Heritage Valley Beaver and Wexford.
Unlike palliative care, hospice care is paid per day and care includes the hospice team, supplies and equipment that are related to the patient or resident's comfort. Equipment for hospice care is covered under most insurance plans. “Ultimately, everyone’s goals are the same: keep you at home, keep you comfortable and make sure you have what you need,” Roni said. “Through this process, no matter what it is, we will care for you. The care could change, but we will care for you.” Researching palliative care and hospice care can be overwhelming, but there is no reason to do it alone. For more information about the palliative care program at Concordia Visiting Nurses, call 1-877-3526200 or visit www.ConcordiaVN.org. For more information about Good Samaritan Hospice, or to learn more about the Reflections of Care program, call toll free at 1-800-720-2557 or visit www.Good-SamaritanHospice.org.
GSH AND CVN SERVICE AREAS Good Samaritan Hospice in-home care serves all or part of six counties in the western Pennsylvania area including: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Lawrence and Westmoreland Inpatient Units include: GSH Hospice House 146 Neely School Road Wexford, PA 15090
GSH Inpatient Unit at Cabot 134 Marwood Road Cabot, PA 16023 GSH Inpatient Unit at Heritage Valley 1000 Dutch Ridge Road Beaver, PA 15009 Concordia Visiting Nurses serves all or part of 13 counties including: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington, Westmoreland and Venango
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HIGHPOINTE AT REBECCA A Concordia Community
Introducing Highpointe’s Summer Concert Series The first full summer at Highpointe at Rebecca is upon us, and what better way to enjoy the weather than to spend a few evenings in the beautiful, spacious courtyard listening to live music? Highpointe will hold a series of not-to-be-missed concerts during the next few months, and all will be free and open to the public.
Saturday, June 23 - 6:30 p.m. Birds Over Arkansas Formed in 2011, the group includes keyboard, mandolin, acoustic guitar and other instruments and was chosen as an Artist to Watch in 2016 by Big Fuss Records. Their music, often described as Americana or acoustic rock, combines thoughtful lyrics, beautiful melodies and unique rhythmic structures to create a sound all their own.
Saturday, July 21 - 6:30 p.m. Three Guys Named Moe Influenced by great entertainers like Frank Sinatra, Louie Prima and Louis Armstrong, this Pittsburgh jazz combo is the official band of KDKA Radio's Morning Show, Spaghetti Breakfast, Pirate/ Steeler rallies and remote holiday broadcasts. They do it all - pop standards, big band tunes, R&B, classic rock, Motown, jazz and much more! 10 - Faith in Caring
Saturday, August 18 - 6:30 p.m. The Pittsburgh Banjo Club The Pittsburgh Banjo Club, selected as Best of the 'Burgh by Pittsburgh Magazine in 2017, plays sing alongs, banjo solos, music from the 1920s and 30s, polkas and Dixieland with an ensemble of banjos, trumpets, tubas and bass. The group has performed at most venues in the greater Pittsburgh area. As our guest you will have the opportunity to tour Concordia's newest retirement living community before each performance. And you will meet our residents and have the chance to talk with them about the worry-free lifestyle at Highpointe. You will also have the opportunity to learn more about our early bird discounts - Highpointe is offering a 3% discount on the Entrance Fee, Monthly Fee and Second Person Fee. This limited-time offer is even more advantageous when combined with our other current discount: 3% off the Entrance Fee for eligible veterans/spouses. In addition, we have provided our current residents with a coupon for $2,500 to invite their family or friends to make the move to Highpointe. If their family member or friend redeems the coupon when signing their agreement to move into Highpointe, they
receive $2,500 off their Entrance Fee - in addition to the current percentage discount. Between exciting performances, personal tours and generous discounts, now is the perfect time to learn more about the quality, security and value offered at Highpointe. The Highpointe Summer Concert Series will be held, weather permitting, in the courtyard of Highpointe, located at 1871 Highpointe Lane, Allison Park, PA 15101. Walk-ins are welcome - but registration is appreciated. To reserve your seat, call Julie Spirnock at 724-444-1521 or email us at RebeccaRetirement@ ConcordiaLM.org. You can also register for most events using the online form on the Coming Events
page of our website, www.HighpointeRebecca.org. In addition to the entertainment Highpointe is providing to the public, monthly themed Open Houses are scheduled. A Welcome Summer Cookout Open House is slated for Sunday, June 10 from 1 – 3 p.m. Sunday, July 8 an Open House BBQ will be held from 1 – 3 p.m. and the Dog Days of Summer will be celebrated at on Open House on Sunday, August 5 from 1 – 3 p.m. Each of these will be followed with Open Houses on the Monday after (June 11, July 9 and August 6) from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Circle your calendars, too for Food for Thought sessions at noon in the Dining Room on Thursday, June 21. Lunch is on us!
Open House Events Sunday, June 10, 1-3 p.m.
featuring a "Welcome Summer" Cookout
Monday, June 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 1-3 p.m. featuring a BBQ
Monday, July 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, August 5, 1-3 p.m.
celebrating the Dog Days of Summer
Monday, August 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Special Informational Session Thursday, July 12, 2-4 p.m. Best Practices & Smart Decisions When Planning for Retirement Living
Presented by Concordia Lutheran Ministries President and CEO Keith Frndak
Food for Thought Luncheon Series Thursday, June 21: How to Make the Move Easier Tuesday, August 21: How Retirement Living Enhances Your Independence All at Highpointe at Rebecca's Dining Room, Noon Call Julie to RSVP at 724-444-1521 June 2018 - 11
Nursing Students from Concordia University Ann Arbor Complete Rotations at Cabot Concordia Lutheran Ministries frequently welcomes students from local technical schools and colleges to our communities to complete their rotations, but we recently hosted nursing students from a location that’s a little farther away: Concordia University Ann Arbor (CUAA) in Michigan. CUAA, a private liberal arts university, is a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod’s Concordia University System. Its new, accredited School of Nursing will graduate about 40 students in December. Of this group, eight were chosen to come to Concordia at Cabot from March 9-17 based on their ethics, grades and integrity: Shalena Blocker, Tiere Emerson, Ann Kossey, Kennedi Long, Becca Maccani, Jared McDaniel, Rebekah Olson and Samantha Southwell. The program, a first-ever for both Concordias, was developed by the two for about seven months ahead of the time the students were set to arrive. It was decided that while in Cabot, the CUAA students would complete clinical rotations in Concordia’s inpatient hospice unit and skilled nursing floor as well as with Concordia Visiting Nurses. “The students completed all of their clinical hours for the semester while they were here,” said Kathleen Sheehan, CUAA’s Skills Lab and Clinical Liaison who accompanied the students from Michigan. “They did
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what normally takes about 14 weeks during a semester in just one week.” Kathleen has been working at CUAA since August 2017 and stayed with the eight students at Concordia at Cabot’s model apartments and guest rooms for the week. “We ended up calling the program a nursing immersion, since the students were here living, training and working on campus” said Karen McCreary, Concordia Visiting Nurses’ Chief Operating Officer, who played an integral role in planning the program. “Most nursing schools are more focused on hospitals, so this was a unique opportunity for CUAA and Concordia.”
Jared McDaniel and Concordia resident Martha Hogue.
Concordia University Ann Arbor Nursing Students: Rebekah Olson, Kennedi Long, Samantha Southwell, Jared McDaniel, Becca Maccani, Shalena Blocker, Tiere Emerson and Ann Kossey. Once the students arrived, they were assigned to a preceptor/nurse and had a complete orientation just like a new Concordia employee would. In addition to completing their clinical hours they were also given educational presentations by Concordia staff. “This has been a wonderful week,” Kathleen said. “This experience was an exact fit for the courses the students have taken.” They specifically learned about transitions of care, such as patients moving from retirement living to personal care or from palliative care to hospice care, as well as getting a feel for nursing outside of a hospital setting. Ultimately, they will need to decide what branch of nursing to enter, and experiences like this can help them expand their knowledge base. “It was really beneficial for us to come here to learn and see nursing in a different state,” said Jared McDaniel, one of the CUAA nursing students. “Everyone here was really friendly and welcoming, and I was really impressed.” The students were all appreciative for their opportunity to train at Concordia. “Thank you for allowing us to complete our clinical experience at your beautiful facility,” said Tiere Emerson, who looks forward to pursuing a Master’s of Science degree in Nursing and becoming a Nurse
Practitioner after she graduates. “This was a memorable opportunity for all of us.” Rebekah Olson, who works as a nurse aide at the University of Michigan hospital in Ann Arbor when not in class, was also thankful. “I have had such a good experience at Concordia this week, and I cannot wait to be a nurse,” Rebekah said. “Thank you!” In addition to helping the students, the program is also a benefit for the Concordia family. “The nursing immersion program was a great way for Concordia to give back to the nursing community and expand our horizons as well,” Karen McCreary said. “Our staff enjoyed working with the CUAA students immensely and found it very exciting to see young people learning and wanting to get into nursing careers. I’m not sure that either Concordia or CUAA knew what to expect from this program, but it has just been amazing. We hope to have more opportunities like this in the future.” As a growing organization that is always serving more people, there are often job openings at all of our locations and home care service areas. To learn more about the opportunities available at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, visit the Careers section of our website, www.ConcordiaLM.org.
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In Loving Tribute
Gifts from January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018
Gratitude is our expression of thanks to the Lord for all His blessings. Our donors show their gratitude to God for His abundant blessings through their tribute to those they love. These gifts of gratitude touch so many lives and help us to fulfill our mission to serve God by providing for the needs of His people. Thank you for thinking of Concordia and all those who we serve. IN MEMORY OF Marsha Alico Robert Alico, PhD K. Ray Allen Ms. Lucille F. Allen Robert G. Alwine Robert Peters Funeral Home, INC Charles H. Anderrson Louise A. Anderson Kristina Semple Kylie Smeple Tom and Terry Varner John and Patty Wise Bonnie and Ken Yingling Robert A. Anderson Jane E. Anderson Vera Anderson Jody Bonus Abdul G. Azhari Usamah Azhari Mary K. Aznavorian Marjorie L. Ash John F. Auliffe Doris J. Bricker Rose M. Misage C. Christine Park Lisa Park Andrew Back Tracie Thompson Audrey M. Bahney Jean Miles Gretta Ballas Deborah J. Dobies Gary and Karen Donnelly Donald and Shirley Flick Robin Molnar Julie C. Novacek Susan A. Riehl Frank Tejan Donald L. Barie Gregg, Aimee and Gregg Jr. Dodd Field Accounting Services Mr. and Mrs. Joe Klonowski Lara Marel Judith Rubel Esther M. Barnes Heidi Jackson J. Edward Bartley June R. Arner Elizabeth M. Beck
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Robert Klinger Anonymous Donald Koenig Eleanor Schwalm Mary E. Kosinski David and Lisa Benson Richard and Dee Bires Raymond McCall Ronald G. Kozlowski Michele Kozlowski Edward Krachala Mary E. Krachala Betty-Jane Krupa Stephen and Jean Krupa National Oilseed Processors Association Ron and Ellen Rosenberg Carolyn Kunst Ruth Crawford Carol S. Kreyling Karen Ostrum George Kuric Alan J. Berger Lizanne Berger Norman J. Beznoska Karen Klesh Anthony and Carol Serba Sara and Ross Volkwein Eileen Kuzuma Frank Kuzma Joseph A. Ladasky Kimberly Ladasky Virginia Lambert Darren and Kim Fecich Patricia H. Fecich Joan Hillwig Larry and Diane Hillwig Faith J. Miller James Lane Jr. Anonymous Donald Larrick Patricia Larrick Joseph and Anna Lauer John and Joanna Skrzypek Lois Laux Richard and Lori Laux Rev. Emil Lavcek John Huss Evangelical Lutheran Church Ilan Lavcek John Huss Evangelical Lutheran Church Dorothy Leith Russell Clark Bob and Dune Clarke Jessica Daley Lloyd and Robin Geisler Green Tree Woman's Civic Club Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jack Angela Klein Peggy Outly US Marshall Service Nancy K. Wojtaszek Brian Leonard
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Diana Butler Nicole Cignetti Robin Donovan Lynn Haffely Jill Klein Shari Roth Lois J. Lettrich Mary Anne Liska Anthony V. Lioi Linda L. Hieber Michael Hoy Mr. and Mrs. Craig Korbett James Langer Joan Lioi Carole McGonigle Jim & Lori McGonigle Bob & Karen Monfredi Jack and Norma Shaffer Robert Sterr Ellen Luffey Martin Luffey Dolores Lukotch David and Donna Moses Joanne Lundell Paul and Lynne Lawry Lucille "Leona" Lutz Sandra Kriebel Robert Malcolm Scott and Joyce Cessar Howard Mamau Norma R. Mamau Joseph J. Mangie Marlene Aikens Michelle A. Babir Beaver Bop Cats Alumni Band Jacqueline M. Bonier Cheryl Callanhan Karen Detrick Jess Garcia Joe and Antoinette Gottuso Job Training For Beaver County Lawrence County Conservation District Duane Maietta John Mangin William Murtha Charles Pieper R.A.R Engineering Group Inc William Rodgers Ronald G. Sandoe Nancy Toomey Elizabeth Marino Diane M. Bachy Mr. and Mrs. Scott Boyd Margaret Ivkovich Robert and Suzanne Jackson Louis and Patricia Kemble Alfred Marks Executive Board of the Avalon Public Library Janice Marks
Marie Marree Edward Marree James Marshall Katherine Marshall Edward Martin Mary Lou Coyle Joanne Martini Melissa Martini Elizabeth Mastandrea Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Carlisano Patricia McCabe James and Mercedes Belich Jennifer A. Brady Lorna Brenneman Keith R. McMillen McMillen, Urick, Tocci & Jones Timothy Staub Charles J. McCafferty Norman Curtis Radcliffe Marge McCarthy Joanne McCarthy Hoener Ruth McCauley Jo Anne Park Samuel W. McCune David and Marlene Howard Regis M. McDermott Jenny R. Matthews Calvin McElroy Joyce Jenkins Lynn D. Palermo William McFadden Denise Hampson Harry McGovern Christopher Dougherty Edwin B. McKinney Eleanor Schwalm Karen McMillin Kimberly Walker Christinia L. White Keith McMonigal Mrs. Penny Kaercher Donald and Dolores Kenst Linda D. Szewczyk Maryann Weis Jean G. McWreath Mike and Cindy Stika Roland Meeder Judy Sitler Dorothy A. Meyers Ronald F. Antonelli Alan Cohen Frederick Jung Kathryn L. Merge Cynthia M. Pezze Janice Polidora Vincent Senese Margaret H. Miller Wlliam R. Beighey Cynthia Hinchberger Gary Miller Patricia Miller Kathy and Samuel DiBiase
Charles and Jacquelyn Fusina Janet R. Haddad Karla Kefover Eleanor Kennedy Claudia, Frankie & Carrie LaManna Barbara J. Smith Roselyn Wilkinson Frank and Laurie Zakrzewski Melvin and Sara Miller Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carr Betty L. Mohney Russell Standard Corp Rev. John Molitoris Anonymous Ronald Monper Cy Grosjean Carol Hance Michael C. O'Hare Elizabeth B. Schroeder Christine Stroyne Leah Montag Allen and Velma Montag Roland Montag Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wetzel Doris F. Moon Patricia Bitting Marc A. Canovali Ms. Marjorie Funk Betsy Martinelli John L. Miller Sue C. Neubert The Neubert Family Eleanor Schwalm Patricia Sharrar Betty Wright Dorothy Myers Theresa Beacom Sue Haggerty Ronald A. Nickel David and Greta Nicklas Douglas A. Roth Karen Walker Virginia Nickel William and Shirley Freyer Irene Nowakowski Oak Hills Garden Club Marjorie O. Oesterling Samuel and Constance Oesterling Roger Oliver Soqa Ewedemi Carol Oliver Irene Osiecki Bob and Sandy Werderitch Clarie Woessner Homer L. Otterman Richard Acre Arthur and Barbara Harbison Donna Saurers Patricia L. Owens Rebecca R. Campbell
Sandra Dominici Marsha R. Hood Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Main Marianna Spade Delores S. Parker Beaver Valley H.O.G Jill Parker Flo Parker William F. Parker Flo Parker Thomas W. Patterson Kenneth and Jane Barger Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hicks Harriet Hunter Thomas Patterson Jr. Kay Patterson John & Pauline Paulenda Jo-Ann Paulenda Robert Pender Better Business Bureau of Western PA Inc Evelyn Booth Bob and Constance Kaylor Thomas Perkins Michael and Gretchen Vollmer Daniel Peterson Lori Bertagna Lee R. Petticord Janine L. Polky Wilbert F. Petz Patricia Bitting Karen Polanosky-Meinert Dale and Yvonne Keairns Richard Popovich Charles Crouse David Quintanilla The Eric Ryan Corporation Nadine Rabbit Helen Majewski, FedEx Doris U. Rainer Margaret Stouffer Josephine J. Renkes Cecilia Roland Vernon Rieger Mary Lou Rieger Lois Robbins Curtis and Kimberly Fleming R. Drew Kistler Judith Mazzitelli Francis D. Rockenstein William and Janice Paganelli Norman K. Rockwell Ethel Rockwell Sandra Z. Rosenfeld Nancy J. Page Edward J. Ross Billco Manufacturing Inc Krystle Burt Lois Rotondo 1st Advantage FCU Rosmarie Bruich Kurt and Traci Clendaniel
George Hawronsky Charles Ruckdaschel Ellen Ruckdaschel Hallie E. Rupert Northern Middle School Social Committee Carl Salbach Joan A. Schnur Ann E. Salisbury Carl Wetzel Ralph Schuetz Dr. Andrew Forauer Horst Schwalm Mike and Diane Freeman William and Shirley Freyer Eleanor Schwalm Mary Catherine Shanahan Margaret Stouffer Jeff Shore Margaret M. Amacher James and Gretchen Moran Dorothy Sibert Teresa McConie Francis Silbach Flo Silbach Rudy Simonini Catherine M. Simonini Marjorie Sipes Anonymous Larry S. Slagle Anonymous Richard Slaughenhaupt Joella L. Budzik Cathy Carroll Chick Machine Co LLC Cheryl Cranmer John W. Keister Colby Neubauer Kate Regan Mr. and Mrs. Michael Robb Robinson Fans Edward Stark Lara Trainor Charles Smith Ms. Shirley M. Smith Hilbert P. Smith Patricia Blackburn Luella J. Smock Cheryl Smock Gail Snyder Dennis R. Snyder Patricia Sobolewski Nicolette O'Brien Richard Spahr Clinton and Cheryl Glass Eleanor J. Springer Sarah Frank Janet L. Hoag Robert E. Squire Stacey A. Casselberry Mary Steele The Bolkovac's Adam Byrne
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Harster Rich Mackey Karen Mann Merrill Lynch Ron & Carol Romabach Mark and Joanne, Donna and Todd Vallin Zebee Amy Voss Linda E. Stewart Grace E. Starkey Mary Ann Stickles Charitable Flex Fund Betty L. P. Diaddigo John E. Diaddigo Mary B. Diaddigo Joetta H. Hoy Tom and Linda McCormack Brian Radakovich Hilda Sundermann Henry Sundermann Edward Sypulski Concordia Lutheran Ministries Joseph Talerico Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bouchard Dorothy Tebay Concordia Lutheran Ministries Donald Thomas Cathy D. Briskey East Butler Volunteer Fire Company Clarence and Elaine Gilliland Bob and Wanda Riemer Joan Thomas Beth Hewlett Kathleen Petley Sally Thompson Rose Marie Tramonte Catherine A. Tompkins Wlliam R. Beighey Timothy F. Botinovch UWUA Local 102-J Tim and Barbara Vass John and Janice Young Juanita Trees Scott Trees James Tress Mary M. Hargett Lois Trevarrow Jean Hershberger Sandra Twigger Robert Twigger Anna Y. Valach Andrea Lewis Iris E. Valarik Salvino and Karen Recrosio Rose Vancheri The Directors, Management and Employees of Mars Bank
Bob and Marilyn Sproule Tracie Williams, Lisa Kooker and Tammy Jackson from Mars Bank Helen Vandame Donnie Doyle Terry Waite Charles R. Vasey Ruth Vasey Tullio Viola Dennis and Jane Mason Debbie Voelker James and Anita Delaney Gloria Lehman Donald E. Vogel Aetna Colleagues Kyle Rondeau Sally Wagner Kevin and Patricia Baxter Diane Bickford Rebecca A. Bodenlos GBU Financial Life Maryann and Bailey Goldbaugh Grove City Area School District GJR Julianne Hunter Eleanor Moses Pauline Parker Shelly Passatore Jennifer S. Prevade Kathleen Prevade Martha D. Sauter Mary E. Smith Fran Wallace Mark Brown Lily Walter Kathleen M. Brynda Raymond C. Sisak Fred Wassam Carolyn Rendziak and The Bears Club Dartball team Kathleen Woodford John Weber Lawrence and Margaret Jones Fred Weischedel Anonymous Larry H. Wesche JoAnn C. Bingle Ronald P. Caye Centria Mary Dschuhan JoAnn C. McCormick Linda J. McCormick Gloria Vescio Richard and Rhonda Vorndran Keith Whitmer Patricia D. Whitmer Anne Willoughby Mary Scott Marianne Wilson David and Martha Alsing Christine A. Fahey
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William and Shirley Freyer Jeffry and Catharine Kloss Mary Anne Liska Mary L. Wunderlich David and Sherri Wunderlich Richard Yanock Wilford and Pearlie David A. Dugovics Ronald and Katherine Zukauckas Mary J. Yerkins Marte Yerkins John Zacherl
Lynn A. Massey Frances Zemanski Mary Susan Myford Anna Marie Zimmer Jack W. Morris Anthony Zusinas Ann G. Zusinas IN HONOR OF Lillian Brandimarti Curtis and Kimberly Fleming Bonnie Sue Isovitsch
Alvin Rettig Group Margaret A. Meindl Ray and Marianne Heid Alvin Rettig Elizabeth B. Utchel Paul Rehkopf Raymond J. Schnaubelt Alfred and Mary Billow Robert A. Rettig Alvin Rettig Eleanor Schwalm Mike and Diane Freeman Great care has been taken to include all tributes throughout this period of Jo Ann Paulenda benevolence. Please contact the CLM William and Shirley Freyer Foundation Office at 724-352-1571, Michele Steri ext. 8363 if your name has been Victoria J. A. Hunnewell inadvertently omitted from this list. The Patchworkers Quilt
Horst & Eleanor Schwalm Faith in Caring Award Winner Announced Each year, Concordia honors volunteers across the organization for their dedicated service. Beginning in 2018, we will annually present the Horst & Eleanor Schwalm Faith In Caring Award to a single volunteer (or group of volunteers) who truly goes above and beyond in service to others. The award is named in honor of longtime administrator Horst Schwalm and his widow Eleanor. Eleanor remains active at Concordia as a faithful volunteer and resident. The Faith In Caring Award is regarded as Concordia’s highest volunteer honor. At the end of April, we announced this year’s Horst & Eleanor Schwalm Faith In Caring Volunteer Award winner: Valerie McMahon! Valerie has been volunteering twice a week at Concordia of Cranberry with arts, crafts and cooking club for almost two years. She was described by the Cranberry Activities Department as caring, devoted and – most of all – inspiring. Valerie is living with autism, and truly gives all of herself every week to impact the lives of those in our care. The employees and residents have watched her grow over the past two years and she has become an inspiration to everyone she comes in contact with her. Thank you, Val, for your loving heart and dedication to our residents. This award carries a $2,000 stipend - $1,000 to benefit Concordia of Cranberry’s Activity Department and $1,000 to benefit all of Concordia’s volunteer programs to honor Valerie as an outstanding volunteer. To help us permanently endow this high honor with a gift of your own, please use the enclosed enve-
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lope (write “Schwalm Award” in the “other” field) or mail your gift to the CLM Foundation Office at 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023. On behalf of those who benefit from the thousands of volunteer hours carried out each year at Concordia, we thank you for your continued support of Concordia – whether it be your time, talent or treasure.
Cranberry Activities Director Ashleigh Cuteri, Volunteer Awardee Valerie McMahon and Activities Assistant Katelin Dietz.
Leaving a Legacy of Caring Concordia Lutheran Ministries Legacy Society members are individuals who decide to make a bequest in the name of Concordia. Bequests can be in the form of wills or living trust gifts, gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts, retirement plans or life insurance policies that name Concordia as beneficiary. So by bequesting a gift to Concordia, members help ensure the future of the organization and the 40,000 people it serves every year. Nearly 125 living individuals are members of Concordia’s Legacy Society at any one time, and growing this organization is a top priority of the Development team. Concordia’s history is blessed by those which have left a legacy to the Good Samaritan Endowment Fund to care for future generations. Today, many continue to share in the legacy of caring to the Good Samaritan Endowment Fund or in other ways through their own careful planning. Those who have uncovered their legacy through Concordia’s Legacy Society are benefitting from the joy
of knowing their legacy and its impact. These people were able to bless not only their loved ones, but Concordia and other meaningful ministries. Remembering Concordia (and your home church) in your estate planning will ensure that the work of God here on earth becomes your legacy to others. Paul’s exhortation for us to Bear one another’s burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2) becomes part of our own enduring legacy. We urge you to take the time and consider all of your after plans; have the conversation with those you love and do not leave anything to chance. For more information about the Concordia Lutheran Ministries Legacy Society or to request a handy guide on wills and estate planning, please contact the CLM Foundation office toll free at (888) 352-1571 ext 8363. You can also email us at giving@concordialm.org. Those who are current members of our Legacy Society will be acknowledged at a special luncheon in their honor on Tuesday, June 26 at Highpointe at Rebecca.
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2018 CLM Golf Classic Treesdale Golf & Country Club Monday, July 9, 2018 8:30 a.m. - Registration, Breakfast, Gifts & Skill Contests 10:30 a.m. - Shot Gun Start (Scramble) 3:30 p.m. - Reception 4:15 p.m. - Banquet & Program Call the CLM Foundation Office to register or for more information at 724-352-1571, ext. 8363. June 2018 - 19
Coming Soon! Retirement Living Expansion at Concordia at Sumner Join the V.I.P. list to receive access to invitation-only events, priority apartment selection, pre-sale promotions and more! Call 330-664-1289 to secure your place on the list. Sixty-five one and two bedroom apartments will be added to the 79 apartments and 22 villas already on campus.
Good Samaritan Hospice Butterfly Release Saturday, August 18, 2018 2 - 4 p.m. Brady’s Run Park - Four Seasons Pavilion 474 Brady’s Run Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 register at:
www.GSHButterflyRelease.org or call 724-352-1571, ext. 8355
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You are invited to honor and celebrate the memory of your loved ones. Children are welcome! Refreshments will be provided. The event is free to attend, with butterflies to be released at $10 each. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is highly encouraged.
Jesus: The Heir to David's Throne, the Christ Submitted by Chaplain Robert Wacker
Acts 2:29-36 - “Brothers, I may say to you with confidence about the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne, he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption. This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses. Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing. For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he himself says, “‘The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.’ Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We are now in the season following Pentecost. Sunday, May 27 was Holy Trinity Sunday, a day in which we look at who our God is and all that He has done. We look at how He set forth a plan to redeem His people from sin - a plan in which He swore an oath to Israel that He would set a descendent of David on the throne of Israel. In the Book of Acts Peter tells us of what King David foresaw and spoke of as a prophet of Israel. David spoke of “the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.” God laid forth a plan to send His Son, Jesus, a descen-
dent and heir of David, who would sit on the throne of David. This descendent would be the Christ, the one to redeem the world. He would rise from the dead to bring new life for all who believe. The apostles and disciples were witness to the resurrection as Peter said. This is written that you may have confidence that Jesus is the Christ and that He truly is risen from the grave, and believe that you are redeemed by your God, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Because Jesus Christ is risen from the grave you may have confidence that: • you are forgiven of your sin, for His blood was shed to cover your sin • in Him you have Salvation, for the enemies of sin, death and Satan are defeated • in Him you have eternal life, for Jesus is risen from the grave and He promises that in Christ Jesus you too shall be resurrected, healed in body and soul and given new life in Him forever. Your God is the Trinity, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit - one God in whom you have confidence that He loves you and has redeemed you, that He has done just as He promised in His oath to David, that there on David’s throne is the Son, Jesus, the Christ, the resurrected Lord who brings you hope and joy in His death and resurrection, because in Him you have been redeemed. In Him you live! Let us pray: Almighty and ever-living God, You fulfilled Your promise by sending the gift of the Holy Spirit to unite disciples of all nations in the cross and resurrection of Your Son, Jesus Christ. By the preaching of the Gospel spread this gift to the ends of the earth; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. * Prayer from LSB: Collect for Pentecost Tuesday.
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In Loving Memory Benjamin Alderink 2/18/18 George W. Alker, Jr. 1/31/18 Margaret D. Allison 4/4/18 Mary Allison 1/15/18 Robert G. Alwine 1/27/18 Mary M. Andrews 3/27/18 Josephine W. Anikeeff 1/13/18 Dorothy M. Arnold 3/25/18 Mary Kay Aznavorian 1/29/18 Andrew W. Back 1/19/18 Bonnie Bader 2/9/18 Sally A. Bagdon 3/8/18 Dennis Baird 1/19/18 Ann Baker Ball 3/26/18 Gretta L. Ballas 1/21/18 Mike Bajack 3/17/18 Donald L. Barie 3/18/18 Miller D. Barnes 3/15/18 Georgene L. Barella 4/4/18 Thomas F. Barrett 3/13/18 Gertrude Beamon 3/11/18 Alden Raymer Beck 2/9/18 Mae A. Beck 1/19/18 William R. Bender 2/17/18 James R. Betts 4/8/18 Marguerite L. Bevevino 2/14/18 Wayne E. Blystone 3/14/18 Edith S. Bock 1/30/18 Dorothy Bollinger 4/4/18 Mary M. Bonner 2/11/18 Richard D. Boone 1/11/18 Catherine A. Borgese 3/16/18 Clyde E. Bowser, Jr. 1/30/18 Daniel Bowser 3/26/18 William Brennan Jr. 4/12/18 Jules J. Brigode 3/26/18 Joseph Burdar 2/1/18 Joanne M. Burns 3/1/18 Harold L. Burton 1/24/18 Helen Byers 2/2/18 Blanca Caballero Trochez 3/8/18 Nina Cable 3/3/18 George A. Cain Jr. 2/19/18 Paul L. Campbell 1/30/18 Robert M. Campbell 2/13/18 Katherine B. Candee 3/20/18 Richard A. Canonge 3/14/18 Margaret M. Caputo 2/21/18 Jacqueline Carl 4/7/18 Ronald Carrodus, Jr. 2/5/18 Ellis Lee Carter 2/17/18 Joseph Cherenko 3/10/18 Josephine E. Chilcott 2/13/18 George J. Cobert Jr. 3/1/18 James R. Coe 1/13/18 Betty Cogliati 1/19/18
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Jack G. Colbert 1/8/18 John Cook 3/21/18 Marie D. Cook 2/23/18 John M. Coon 1/11/18 William Coombs 3/18/18 Francis J. Costa 3/19/18 Donnie Dean Cousins 2/4/18 Robert E. Cowoski 2/10/18 William Cox 2/2/18 Aldona Craig 1/29/18 Leonard Crapis 1/13/18 Melissa A. Crisci 2/22/18 Mary Kathryn Croft 4/8/18 George Cromo 1/8/18 Julia Cronin 3/23/18 Ray U. Croyle 2/17/18 Suzanne Cunningham 1/20/18 Bettie M. Curtin 3/16/18 Katherine M. Cybert 3/21/18 Donna M. Cymbalak 2/19/18 John Danchek 3/20/18 Robert N. D’Antonio 4/13/18 Eleanor R. Daum 4/5/18 Ingebord Dayeen 2/16/18 Betty L. DeBerry 4/7/18 Gino DePaolis 1/4/18 Robert L. Derian 3/2/18 William N. DiBenedetto Jr. 2/1/18 Ada M. Dickton 2/15/18 Frederick J. Dollin 1/4/18 Jerry Donatelli 3/4/18 Evelyn P. Dooley 4/3/18 Evelyn Douglas 3/2/18 Virginia O. Douglass 3/2/18 Julia S. Duca 2/25/18 David D. Dusold 3/3/18 Florence Erk 4/6/18 Martha L. Etzi 2/2/18 Michael A. Ezzo 2/10/18 Dolores M. Falbo 2/3/18 Annemarie H. Fairbanks 4/11/18 Madeline M. Farland 1/26/18 Carl L. Faub 3/12/18 Helen Ferguson 1/25/18 Betty A. Fetter 2/21/18 Ronald A. Fife 1/21/18 Leona M. Fisher 3/9/18 Marta L. Flanick 3/19/18 Harold Ford 4/5/18 J. Leroy Forringer 3/11/18 Ronald N. Forth 1/27/18 Marion R. Foster 1/14/18 Evelyn Frederick 4/2/18 April Freeman 1/12/18 Irene B. Friel 3/15/18
Concordia Lutheran Ministries wishes to extend its deepest condolences to families who have lost loved ones. Thank you for trusting Concordia with their care. We feel privileged to have served them. May God provide you with His special blessings of comfort and peace.
Russel B. Friez 1/12/18 Jack Fyock 1/26/18 Lois B. Garrison 3/26/18 William P. Garrison 2/10/18 Judith Gebert 4/14/18 Mary V. Gebroski 2/26/18 Ana Mae Geibel 1/22/18 Gary W. Geiger 2/7/18 Josephine George 1/28/18 Ralph W. Getz 3/17/18 Dorothy J. Gibson 2/23/18 Maxine S. Glenn 1/6/18 Barbara E. Glover 1/6/18 Beverly A. Glover 2/18/18 Wilbert Godfrey 4/12/18 Angela B. Gogniat 3/14/18 Alice Goldberg 3/23/18 Roy R. Gray 3/24/18 Jeanne L. Griffin 1/13/18 Clayton Frederick Grimm Sr. 1/18/18 Donna L. Groves 1/10/18 Marie B. Grzybek 3/8/18 Robert D. Gubanish 1/15/18 Janet M. Hancovsky 4/3/18 Alice Hand 4/4/18 Charles Hanna 3/29/18 Irvin Hanson 2/24/18 Theona Hanz 2/27/18 Dolores S. Shroyer Harding 1/25/18 George L. Harter Jr. 4/7/18 Mildred E. Harting 3/1/18 Richard T. Hacker 3/17/18 Charles W. Heaton 1/21/18 Hilda Heidenreich 3/17/18 Roland Heil 1/27/18 Shirley J. Henry 2/15/18 Lewis G. Herdt, Jr. 1/27/18 Rosemary R. Heskett 3/6/18 Ruth A. Hick 3/18/18 Elsie Hockenberry 2/2/18 Audrey Marie Hoffman 2/9/18 Marlene A. Holland 2/9/18 Carol B. Holt 3/2/18 Constance L. Hood 2/24/18 Gerald G. Hooks 1/30/18 Larry L. Huggins 2/8/18 Joyce E. Hunker 1/12/18 Diana Hunt 3/7/18 Doris Inge 3/8/18 Owen B. James 2/24/18 Anthony J. Janicki 1/15/18 Eliza M. Janosik 2/2/18 Roger V. Johnston 3/14/18 Darrell G. Jones Sr. 2/7/18 Albert E. Jones 2/26/18 Sarah E. Jones 3/13/18
Gwen Kalmus 1/9/18 Eleanor M. Kalwarski 4/16/18 William Kay 4/15/18 James K. Kearns 2/24/18 Terry A. Pleva Kelly 4/12/18 Betty L. Kennedy 1/7/18 William Killian 2/1/18 Shirley A. Kinslow 3/18/18 Jerome M. Kirby 2/4/18 Leonard P. Kisiel 1/21/18 Kathryn Knight 1/27/18 Evelyn Joy Koebler 2/10/18 Marjorie J. Kohlmyer 3/22/18 Frances E. Jarrup Komoroski 3/13/18 Genevieve “Jean” D. Konter 1/17/18 John P. Kovack 3/9/18 Andrew Kovall 4/8/18 Margaret A. Kross 1/11/18 Edmund C. Kroskey, Sr. 1/28/18 Betty Jean Krupa 1/18/18 Arthur R. Kuchta 4/17/18 George Kuric 2/25/18 Thomas A. Kyle 3/21/18 A. Virginia Lambert 2/24/18 Wilma LaRocca 4/10/18 James Laughner 1/7/18 Dorothy C. Leith 3/2/18 Brian R. Leonard 3/17/18 Jean H. Lepore 1/15/18 Lillian Caroline Lerner 1/30/18 Judith A. Lewis 3/13/18 Loretta M. Ligato 2/16/18 Carol J. Lingenfelter 1/9/18 Anthony V. Lioi 2/21/18 Joan A. Lipchik 4/11/18 Emily J. Liska 1/15/18 James Allen Liska 2/5/18 Marilyn M. Loedding 2/20/18 Helen Loew 4/11/18 Glenn C. Lohn 4/13/18 Jennifer Lombardo 1/7/18 Evelyn Longdon 3/15/18 Kenneth G. Lott 3/13/18 Irene M. Lovely 4/12/18 Tamara M. Lucas 1/8/18 Mary F. Lucci 4/11/18 Dawnisie E. Luke 1/30/18 Joanne Lundell 3/7/18 Robert H. Lytle, Sr. 1/23/18 David A. MacFarlane 2/23/18 Garry P. MacKrell 4/8/18 Clara Machuga 1/22/18 Frances Macri 1/23/18 Jarmila Maiorana 3/7/18
John Manga 3/1/18 Joseph Mangie 1/27/18 Dominick Paul Mano 3/9/18 Elizabeth Marino 2/10/18 Scott T. Marshall 2/12/18 Dorothy M. Martin 2/5/18 Edward J. Martin 1/14/18 Louis C. Martin 2/2/18 Russell J. Martin 1/31/18 David L. McBride 1/10/18 Patricia A. McCabe 2/2/18 Charles J. McCafferty Jr. 3/9/18 Loretta McCullough 4/10/18 Edward McDonald 2/19/18 Helen E. McDonnell 1/9/18 Calvin W. McElroy 1/26/18 Heather McEwen-Brown 4/10/18 Harold “Ted”McKindree 1/10/18 Karen E. McMillin 2/18/18 Herb A. Means 3/18/18 Roland Meeder 2/27/18 Marilyn A. Meister 1/5/18 Loretta Mendicino 1/9/18 Eugene Metelsky 1/28/18 Dorothy Meyers 2/22/18 John E. Meyers Sr. 1/27/18 Lawrence Miccolis 1/11/18 Donald E. Miller 1/27/18 John Miller 2/21/18 Patricia Marie Miller 2/7/18 Larry S. Mitchell 2/28/18 Betty Lou Mohney 2/7/18 Mildred Molnar 2/23/18 Diana M. Mondell 1/12/18 Erna Maria Monper 1/21/18 Ronald W. Monper Sr. 2/4/18 Mary Elinor Montag 3/16/18 Dorothy S. Moody 2/6/18 Doris F. Moon 2/10/18 Patricia Morgan 4/17/18 Merlin R. Morton 1/16/18 Anna Mae Moser 1/19/18 Nunce A. Mottiqua 4/3/18 Emma C. Mrenko 3/24/18 Frederick J. Mueller 1/10/18 Fred Mullner 2/8/18 Wilberta L. Murphy 2/27/18 Regina C. Murray 1/30/18 Dorothy H. Myers 2/23/18 Irene M. Myers 1/12/18 John D. Nagy Jr. 2/26/18 Sandra Lou Nan 2/12/18 Robert A. Natchie 2/7/18 Raymond H. Newcomer 3/15/18 Richard A. Nickel Sr. 4/16/18
Ronald A. Nickel 2/19/18 Mary A. Nicoletti 1/10/18 Wilda E. Noel 4/6/18 Martha E. Norris 2/28/18 Donald J. O’Brien Sr. 3/10/18 Jane K. Obringer 1/27/18 Walter F. O’Donnell 1/9/18 Hildegard Olligschlaeger 2/20/18 Isidore Bernard Olszewski 2/10/18 Joseph Ondo 4/14/18 Frances L. Osbun 1/8/18 Irene K. Osiecki 1/14/18 Howard W. Over 4/6/18 Patricia L. Owens 1/18/18 Philip R. Painter 1/14/18 Edgar Paul 1/14/18 Thomas W. Patterson 3/22/18 Elizabeth B. Pavlo 4/6/18 Amelia Pedatella 4/9/18 Robert Pender 1/17/18 Vincent Percy 2/16/18 Susan Perry 4/16/18 Betty Peterman 2/27/18 Kathleen G. Peters 3/8/18 Wilbert Petz 2/15/18 James G. Phillips 4/3/18 Reine M. Pissot 2/18/18 Joe Placidi 3/13/18 Karen L. Polanosky-Meinert 3/11/18 Nicholas Popadyn Sr. 4/10/18 Angelo R. Porco 4/3/18 Sharon R. Potetz 2/1/18 Richard G. Queen 2/12/18 Anthony Quarato 3/24/18 Nadine Rabbit 3/26/18 Linda J. Rahn 3/23/18 Doris Rainer 1/31/18 Rick Allen Rambo 1/21/18 Laura Reed 4/13/18 Theresa Reed 1/4/18 Joseph Reskey 2/23/18 Peter D. Revelant 3/20/18 Frederick R. Rheam 4/8/18 Jo Ann Riddle 1/31/18 Robert G. Rieder 1/29/18 Wilbert Rieseck 4/18/18 James A. Rihn 3/26/18 Jay Rinebolt 3/10/18 Lois A. Robbins 2/25/18 Sue E. Roberts 3/14/18 Francis D. Rockenstein 1/27/18 Sandra Z. Rosenfeld 1/15/18 Edward J. Ross Jr. 2/20/18 Lillian Ross 4/9/18
Lois A. Rotondo 1/17/18 Robert E. Roush 3/25/18 Nancy E. Ruggeri 1/14/18 Modesta M. Rulis 2/5/18 Eleanor E. Rumble 1/4/18 Hallie E. Rupert 3/8/18 Patricia A. Russell 1/11/18 Esther Sabol 3/20/18 Mary E. Salopek 2/19/18 Patricia A. Samarin 3/4/18 Terry Sanchez 2/26/18 Katharina Sauer 2/24/18 Damascus S. Savage 3/20/18 Esther Sabol 3/20/18 Joanne M. Scappe 4/8/18 Jean Scarazzo 3/9/18 Joseph J. Schiavi 1/25/18 Helen Jacqueline Schultz 2/13/18 Lois H. Schwader 2/5/18 James A. Scobie 4/7/18 Christie Scott 4/13/18 Lori A. Seamans 3/15/18 Mary C. Seaman 2/24/18 Catherine Sebastian 3/20/18 Elizabeth M. Sedoris 4/9/18 Gary Serbin 1/30/18 Twila Settlemeyer 1/23/18 Mary Catherine Shanahan 2/6/18 Maxine M. Shahen 4/15/18 Sister Helen Marie Shrift 4/11/18 Robert T. Siar 3/2/18 Alma M. Sill 2/3/18 Louis R. Simeone 3/19/18 Stephen J. Simons 2/7/18 Ronald G. Siverd 3/20/18 Diana Skiles 2/12/18 Margaret E. Skinner 4/7/18 Larry S. “Nerp” Slagle 2/1/18 Lula Smith 1/25/18 Richard R. Slaughenhaupt 2/14/18 Robert Sloan 1/17/18 Lois E. Smith 1/13/18 Tracy Smith 1/11/18 Patricia Lynn Sobolewski 1/27/18 Rose Marie Snyder 2/16/18 Beverly J. Solomon 3/11/18 Alba C. Spinelli 2/7/18 Chester M. Spohn 3/15/18 Virginia R. Spohn 3/15/18 Eleanor J. Springer 1/10/18 Mary A. Steele 3/26/18 Carolyn Stephens 3/18/18 James A. Stepp 2/2/18 Martha J. Stevenson 1/31/18
Linda E. Stewart 1/4/18 Peggy I. Suchonic 3/10/18 Bronius “Bruno” Sukys 3/2/18 Loretta Swogger 4/6/18 Dominic Taormina 3/5/18 Gerald M. Taylor 1/31/18 Dorothy A. Tebay 3/6/18 Dorothy M. Teorsky 2/7/18 Ralph E. Terrell 4/10/18 Herman H. Thomas 2/20/18 Joan Thomas 3/12/18 Janet M. Thompson 3/11/18 Patricia Thompson 2/26/18 Aleta Tirk 4/7/18 Catherine Tompkins 1/25/18 Carol Tort 2/15/18 Juanita C. Trees 3/9/18 Michael Troup 2/9/18 Spiro “Speed” Tsudis 4/12/18 Sallee Lou Turnblancer 3/1/18 Richard J. Urban Sr. 2/27/18 Iris E. Valarik 1/30/18 Helen Vandame 1/13/18 Mary Evelyn Vargo 2/10/18 Janet Vechter 2/17/18 Donald E. Vogel 2/10/18 Joy E. Vogel 1/10/18 Eugene James Wade 2/10/18 BettyLou J. Wagner 3/7/18 Sally L. Wagner 1/15/18 Lucile Walker 4/7/18 Mary Ellen Walker 1/28/18 Richard M. Wallace 1/23/18 Jamie L. Walter 4/1/18 Lily M. Walter 2/2/18 Joyce Webster 2/27/18 Sara Wester 2/10/18 1/29/18 Larry H. Wesche Zoe Weyman 2/4/18 Sarah I. Wheeler 1/10/18 J. Keith Whitmer 2/9/18 Marie Williams 2/11/18 Alice A. Wilson 2/4/18 Marianne Wilson 1/18/18 Nancy Wilson 2/1/18 Bonnie L. Wiseman 2/22/18 Doris Wojcik 4/4/18 Mary Wolfe 4/2/18 David Woodruff 2/15/18 Mildred M. Wyatt 2/7/18 Catherine A. Young 3/19/18 John Zacherl 2/10/18 Mary Ellen Zetz 3/23/18 Joseph J. Zoiti 3/11/18 Frank L. Zurawka 1/21/18
“My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest.” – Exodus 33:14 June 2018 - 23
NEWS / NOTES June 2018
Open House Events at Concordia Locations Concordia Haven Apartments 112 Marwood Road (Entrance 2A), Cabot Open House Sunday, June 24 from 1 – 3 p.m. Sunday, July 15 from 1 – 3 p.m. Monday, July 16 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, July 29 Summer Festival Open House from 1 - 3 p.m. Seminar Monday, June 25 "Making Your Move Easier" Seminar from 1:30 - 3:30 Visit www.concordiahaven.org for more information. To register or to schedule a personal tour, call Peggy Trettel at 724-352-5378. Concordia of the South Hills 1300 Bower Hill Road, Mt. Lebanon Monday, June 25 from 1 – 3 p.m. Visit www.concordia-southhills.org for more information. To register or to schedule a personal tour, call Christie Wahlen at 412-278-1300. For Open Houses at Highpointe at Rebecca see page 11.
Summer Sunday Concert Series at Concordia's Haven Apartments Sunday, July 22 – 6 p.m. Haven II Patio, 148 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023 EAST WINDS SYMPHONIC BAND Based in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh, the band performs a variety of music, including symphonies, marches and popular melodies. The group is composed of approximately 70 individuals who share a common interest in performing this music. Sunday, August 12 – 6 p.m. Haven II Patio BENNY BENACK JR. QUARTET The son of “the King of Dixieland,” Benny Benack Jr. continues the family musical tradition playing trumpet, clarinet and saxophone. The Quartet will play jazz, swing, big band and Dixieland. 24 - Faith in Caring
For more information about the Haven Patio Concerts, please contact Lynn Turner at 724-352-1571, ext. 8518. For Highpointe at Rebecca's Concert Series see page 11.
Groundbreaking Announced for Retirement Living Expansion at Concordia at Sumner Concordia at Sumner will celebrate a Groundbreaking Ceremony on Friday, June 15 at 3:30 p.m. on the 64-acre property located at 970 Sumner Parkway in Copley, OH. The three-story building will add 65 new retirement living apartments and approximately 95,000 square feet. Construction will begin this summer with a completion date of spring 2019. Architect R. W. Larson Associates has designed a state-of-theart retirement living community for seniors age 68 and over. Each of the spacious one and two bedroom apartments will feature an open concept floor plan with fully applianced kitchen and laundry room. The first-class amenities package is a part of the Concordia at Sumner lifestyle, which includes the Terrace Room restaurant, craft room, fitness center, swimming pool, game room and more. Those interested in learning more about Concordia’s new retirement living expansion are invited to visit us online at www.ConcordiaAtSumner.org or call Director of Marketing Rowena Wilkins at 330-664-1289.
Concordia’s Walking Through Grief Good Samaritan Hospice conducts grief support groups for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. The weekly meeting will begin Monday evenings for six weeks from July 9 - August 13, 7 - 8:15 p.m. in the Bistro at Highpointe at Rebecca, 1871 Highpointe Lane, Allison Park, PA 15101. A new grief support concept is the 1.4-mile walk connecting with others who are grieving a loss. Join us each Thursday, June 28, July 26 and Aug 23 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Pie Traynor Loop in North Park. Participants should meet at Harmar Pavilion. For more information and to register contact Bereavement Coordinator Nikki Rosswog at 800-720 2557.
2018 EVENTS Concordia Hosts the 137th Annual Summer Festival Concordia's 137th Annual Summer Festival is scheduled for Sunday, July 29 from 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the Lund Care Center back yard on the Cabot campus. The 4 p.m. worship service will be led by The Rev. Dr. Douglas Spittel, Senior Pastor at First al Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, mmer Festiv 137th Annual Su and Director on the Concordia Lutheran 18 20 , 29 Ministries parent board. Kids 12 and unSunday, July m. 23 160 PA 12:30 - 5:Ma30rwoodp.Roa , bot der are entitled to $3 worth of free food Ca d, r Backyard, 134 Lund Care Cente items in the quick tent and can enter a ature Artist s including Caric rby & Activitie Kids Fishing De fishing derby. Other crafts and games Band River City Brass turing fea . will keep them busy in the gazebo. p.m 4 at . Worship Service st Trinity Evan Senior Pastor, Fir Member el, itt Sp las ug River City Brass will lead the entertainM Board Rev. Dr. Do h, Shad yside, CL Lu theran Churc ment under the tent from 2 – 3:30 Themed Menu Summer Picnic p.m. Haven Apartments will host an Open House from 1-3 p.m. Our chef has created a menu featuring popular summer picnic entrees. The event is open to the public and admission is free. For more information, call Public Relations at 724-352-1571, ext. 8266 or visit the Events & News page of the Concordia website, www.concordialm.org.
Concordia Fashion Show Raises More than $20,000 The 13th annual Concordia Fashion Show, which had a “Peaches and Cream” theme, hosted residents, staff and family members as well as our church members and local community for a day of fun, fashions and fine food. The audience was entertained by 25 models – comprised of Concordia staff, residents and friends who walked the runway for five fashion houses, 55 auction baskets, 125 mystery bags and several vendors on Saturday, May 13 at Butler Country Club. Final figures have not yet been calculated, but preliminary reports appear to show the event generated more than $20,000 to benefit the Good Samaritan Endowment Fund for charity care. Thanks to all who supported our annual event.
Highpointe Summer Concert Series: Birds Over Arkansas June 23, 6:30 p.m. Highpointe at Rebecca
Concordia's 15th Annual Golf Classic
July 9, 8:30 a.m. registration Treesdale Golf & Country Club
Highpointe Summer Concert Series: Three Guys Named Moe July 21, 6:30 p.m. Highpointe at Rebecca
Haven Summer Concert Series: East Winds Symphonic Band July 22, 6 p.m. Haven II Patio, Cabot
137th Annual Summer Festival July 29, 12:30 p.m. Cabot Campus
Haven Summer Concert Series: Benny Benack Band August 12, 6 p.m. Haven II Patio, Cabot
Highpointe Summer Concert Series: Pittsburgh Banjo Club August 18, 6:30 p.m. Highpointe at Rebecca
3rd Annual Concordia at Sumner Fall Fashion Show September 8, 10 a.m. St. George Centre
Concordia Oktoberfest October 6, 4-8 p.m. Concordia at Cabot
Staff, residents and friends of Concordia who were models for the Annual Fashion Show on May 12.
For more information on any of these events, please contact the Public Relations Department at 724-352-1571, ext. 8266 or visit the Events & News page at www.concordialm.org.
NEWS / NOTES Concordia of the South Hills Schedules Annual Indoor Flea Market Retirement living residents at Concordia of the South Hills are hosting the Annual Indoor Flea Market on Monday and Tuesday, June 18 and 19 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.. The sale will be held in the Harmony Room on the ground floor at the 1300 Bower Hill Road location in Mt. Lebanon. This event, a benefit for the Concordia of the South Hills Caring Fund, is open to the public. For more information contact Ina Silver, Director of Community Life, at 412-294-1306.
Save the Date for the Third Annual Concordia at Sumner Fashion Show Concordia at Sumner’s 2018 Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8 at St. George’s Family Centre, 3204 Ridgewood Road in Fairlawn, OH from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will feature a hot lunch, valet parking, baskets for auction valued at $100 each, a silent auction, a vendor mall and a fashion show by Allie M Designs Boutique of Akron, OH. Tickets are $40 each. Proceeds will go toward the final building phase of Concordia at Sumner’s newly established garden adjacent to the Louise Sumner Pavilion. Advance payment is needed, and checks should be made payable to the CLM Foundation and sent to Rowena Wilkins, 970 Sumner Parkway, Copley, OH 44321. For more information, call 330-664-1289 or email rwilkins@concordiaatsumner.org.
New Administrator Named at Concordia of Monroeville and Harmony Physical Rehabilitation Melissa Sullivan was recently named Administrator of Concordia of Monroeville and Harmony Physical Rehabilitation. Sullivan, who holds a BSN from Duquesne University, is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator and Registered Nurse with 23 years of healthcare experience, having spent eight of those years as a Nursing Home Administrator in the area. She is responsible for the overall operations at both Concordia of Monroeville and Harmony Physical Rehabilitation, day-to-day 26 - Faith in Caring
patient/resident/family experiences and implementing a culture of success and fulfillment for employees. She was drawn to Concordia’s reputation and stability in the post-acute healthcare arena. She lives in Murrysville with her husband, Chris, and their 5-year-old twins, Chad and Mikey.
Concordia to Host 18th Annual Dog Show August 16 Concordia at Cabot Lund Care Center Activities Department will host its 18th Annual Dog Show on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lund Care Center backyard, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot. “Dog Days of Summer” is free and open to the public and will feature a number of Concordia employee, resident and family-owned canines competing in Best Performer, Best Groomed, Most Obedient and Most Friendly categories. Several residents serve as judges for the event. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs, as seating is limited. To get involved or receive more information, call the Concordia at Cabot Activities Department at 724-352-1571, ext. 8302 or 8241.
2018 Fishing Derby for Kids Draws 650 On Saturday, May 5, families descended upon Lake Saxony to reel in some bass, blue gill and catfish! It was a perfect day for fishing with the temperature around 70. The largest fish caught was 16½ inches, while the smallest was 3 inches. This year, an additional section of the lake allowed everyone more room. Over 1,000 red worms, 800 nightcrawlers and 250 waxworms and the hot dogs and drinks were compliments of Concordia. Thanks to our prize sponsors and volunteers.
Concordia Lutheran Ministries Guide to Services *Concordia at Cabot
134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023
724-352-1571 1-888-352-1571
Corporate Headquarters, Skilled Nursing/Short-Term Rehab, Licensed Personal Care, Retirement Apartments, Adult Day Services, Rehabilitation Services, Child Care Center
*Concordia of Cranberry
724-779-4300
*Concordia of Fox Chapel
412-767-5808
10 Adams Ridge Boulevard, Mars, PA 16046 Licensed Personal Care
931 Route 910, Cheswick, PA 15024
*Concordia at Sumner
330-664-1000 970 Sumner Parkway, Copley, OH 44321 Assisted Living, Retirement Apartments/Villas, Skilled Nursing/ShortTerm Rehab
*Concordia of the South Hills
1300 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Retirement Apartments, Skilled Nursing/Short-Term Rehab, Licensed Personal Care, Memory Care, Respite Care
*Concordia of Wexford
125 Brown Road, Wexford, PA 15090
724-935-1075
*Good Samaritan Hospice
Harmony Physical Rehabilitation
412-229-3960
146 Neely School Road, Wexford, PA 15090 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023 1000 Dutch Ridge Road, Beaver, PA 15009 Hospice/Respite Care Inpatient Units
Concordia Hospice of Washington
724-250-4500
Concordia of Monroeville
412-373-3900
*Concordia at the Orchard
724-285-4490
*Concordia at Rebecca Residence
724-444-0600
*Concordia of Franklin Park
1600 Georgetowne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 Licensed Personal Care
4365 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146 Short-Term Rehab
10 Leet Street, Washington, PA 15301 Hospice/Respite Care Inpatient Units
4363 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146 Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehab, Licensed Personal Care
1460 Renton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 Licensed Personal Care
116 Browns Hill Road, Suite 100, Valencia, PA 16059 Administrative Offices, Home-Based Hospice Care
412-798-1855
1-800-720-2557 724-940-9120 724-352-6018 724-933-9161
*Concordia Visiting Nurses
Main Office 1-877-352-6200 613 N. Pike Road, Cabot, PA 16023 1-866-869-8669 Beaver County Branch 1525 Beaver Road, Baden, PA 15005 1-844-641-1613 New Castle Office 121 Enclave Dr., New Castle, PA 16105 1-844-942-9700 South Office DDI Plaza I, 1225 Washington Pike, Suite 403, Bridgeville, PA 15017 Professional Home Care Nursing, Rehabilitation Services, Private Duty Services
Concordia at Villa St. Joseph
3746 Cedar Ridge Road, Allison Park, PA 15101 Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehab, Licensed Personal Care, Retirement Apartments
*Concordia at Ridgewood Place
724-935-1266
Licensed Personal Care
Memory Care
104 Concordia Way, Butler, PA 16001 Licensed Personal Care
412-278-1300 1-877-220-7906
1030 State Street, Baden, PA 15005 Skilled Nursing/Short-Term Rehab, Outpatient Rehab
724-869-6300
Concordia Village of Tampa
813-977-6361 4100 E. Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613 Retirement Apartments, Skilled Nursing/Short-Term Rehab, Assisted Living, Memory Care
*Concordia Medical Equipment, Inc.
724-352-1100 1-866-432-1961 615 N. Pike Road, Cabot, PA 16023 Home Medical Equipment and Supplies, Bathroom Safety, Oxygen/ Respiratory, Mobility Products
*CARF-accredited Aging Services Network participating provider
www.concordialm.org
Concordia Home & Community Staff Begin don’t realize. Concordia Community Support Services formed a mission committee to begin doing quarterly Quarterly Servant Events At Concordia, our mission – broadly put – is to serve God by serving others. Most often, that service occurs in our senior care communities and in the homes of those we serve through our home and community services organizations. But there’s a lot of service and support that we provide others that many people
community servant events in the areas we serve. The first servant event was held in March when a number of employees spent an afternoon volunteering at The Lighthouse Foundation, a non-profit based in Butler, PA that provides, among other things, a food bank for those in need.
Concordia Lutheran Ministries 134 Marwood Road Cabot, PA 16023
137th Annual Summer Festival Sunday, July 29, 2018 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Lund Care Center Backyard, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023 Kid’s Fishing Derby & Activities River City Brass Band Summer Picnic-Themed Menu Haven Apartment Open House 1-3 p.m. Worship Service at 4 p.m. featuring Rev. Dr. Douglas Spittel, Senior Pastor, First Trinity Evan. Lutheran Church, Pittsburgh, CLM Board Member