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February 10, 2019

Parish Staff

Pastor ................................ Father Michael Gabler, O.S.B.

Deacon .............................................. William "Bill" Gibson

Office Manager / Finance.......................... Patsy McAllister

Receptionist / Sec. ........................................... Pat Kneidel

Bulletin ..................................................... Kathy Reuscher

Custodian........................................................ Dave Farley

Interparish Staff

Scott Becker Youth & Young Adult Ministry ....... 781-1042

Mary Lynn Carnovale Faith Formation Secretary 781-1042

Facilitators:

Leslie Gahr Life Teen/Confirmation .................. 781-1042

Kathy Cheatle, Elementary (1-5) ....................... 781-3009

Scott Becker Middle-School .............................. 781-1042

Sally Smith, Good Shepherd (Pre-First Grade) . 781-6422

Elk County Catholic School System

Sam MacDonald, President ................................ 834-7812

Bob Breindel, Director/Finance ........................... 781-3144

Susan Jansen, Director/Advancement ................ 834-1480

Lindsey Straub, Director/Communications .......... 834-1480

School Principals

Mrs. Debbie Slay, Principal, Catholic Elementary<<<834-4169

John Schneider, Principal, ECCHS & Middle School <.834-7800

Cafeterias

Elementary .......................................................... 834-4927

Middle ................................................................. 834-7800

High .................................................................... 834-7800

Bulletin Deadline Monday – 10:00 a.m. – In Writing

Confessions: Saturday: 3:00-3:45 p.m.

First Friday Week:

Thursday: 4:00 p.m. Until all are heard

Anytime by Appointment

Ministries & Committees

Finance Council ............................................. Patty Brock

Pastoral Council .............................................. Bob Miller

RCIA .......................................................... Kathy Cheatle

Liturgical Committee ...................................... Lois Sadley

Music Director ................................................ Lois Sadley

Care & Concern ......................................... Church Office

Social Committee .......... Helene Burdick / Linda Brunner

Buildings & Grounds .................................. Ron Herbstritt

Sacred Heart Parish SUPER Bingo . Patsy, Jim & Helene

Saint Anne Society ........ Helene Burdick / Gerda Squires

Small Faith Communities ................ Sam & Barbara Glatt

Saint Vincent dePaul Society..................... Tom Dornisch

Pre-Cana Coordinators ........................ Phil & Sandy Hoh

Natural Family Planning ............. Andy & Cathy Dornisch

Cursillo Coordinators ............................. Mike & Kim Sloff

Pregnancy Hotline ..... Optionline.org or 800-712-HELP

Pregnancy ............................. Pregnancydecisionline.org

Post-Abortion Counseling ................Rachelsvineyard.org

Youth Ministry Website .......................ourdiscipleslife.org

Boy Scout Troop 95 (smtroop95.com) ........ Lad Kornacki

Cub Scouts Pack 95 ..................................... Jeff Chileski

Mass Schedule

Saturday - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday - 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Weekday - 6:15 a.m. (Monday—Friday)

Holy Days - Listed in Bulletin

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

PA Charitable Trust

337 Center Street – St. Marys, PA 15857

Church Office: 814-834-7861 Fax: 814-834-1376 ● Sacred Heart Parish Center: 834-4017

e-mail: [email protected] ● Website: www.sacredheartparish.us

Parish Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Established 1876

Mission Statement

Through our gifts of time, talents, and treasures, we serve our parish as we journey together to the Kingdom of God.

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES~

Are you an adult Catholic who was never

confirmed? Have you been asked to be a

Godparent to an infant or child about to be

baptized? Does someone you love want

you to sponsor them for their Confirmation?

Classes for practicing Catholic adults

seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation will be starting

in February. Members of all area parishes are welcome.

Classes will be held one evening a week for six weeks,

and participants will be confirmed by the Bishop in May.

The cost to you is some time; the rewards are beyond

measure.

For more information, please contact your parish

office, or Kathy Cheatle at 781-3009.

SACRED HEART GARAGE SALE~ will be on

March 29th from 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p. m. and

March 30th from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Cleaning out your home during these cold winter days,

remember to save your clean, gently used treasures for

the garage sale.

Drop off days March 20th from 9:00 a.m./1:00 p.m. and

March 21st 6:00 p.m./8:00 p.m.

Also on March 25th 9:00 a.m./1:00 p.m. and

March 26th 6:00 p.m./8:00 p.m.

We cannot accept: clothing, large furniture, exercise

equipment, large electronics, tires

or consoles.

Notice! There will be NO food

available at the Garage Sale.

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ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT will be

held in Sacred Heart Church on Friday from 7:00 a.m.

until closing with Benediction at 4:00 p.m.

PLEASE PRAY for the repose of the souls of all the

faithful departed especially Ruth F. Cooney (Step-

Mother of Michelle Muccio), Elizabeth “Betty” Burgess,

Richard J. “Dick” Feidler (Brother of David A. Feidler),

Diane M. Eckert Kane (Sister of Dora Yanak, Darla,

Doug and Donald Eckert) and James F. Costanzo

(Father of Karen Meholic). May God grant them eternal

rest and comfort all those who mourn them.

PRAYER LIST - Let us remember all the sick especially

Lindsay Lenze, Tom Nellis Jr., Tammy Pearsall, Harry

Plows, Kathleen (Daisy) Rowley, Matthew Sharrow, &

Kathy Clausen . We pray in hope that God’s healing

power may touch all those who are sick.

SACRED HEART PRAYER CHAIN - If you want to be

placed on the prayer chain for any need, just call Rose

at 781-6430, or Ann at 834-6534. The names of those

listed on this prayer chain will not be published in the

bulletin. If you want a name to be listed in the bulletin,

please call the Parish Office.

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE

In today’s gospel Jesus asked Simon to start by “going a

short distance.” Later he asked Simon to “go into

deeper water.” The first step toward reconciliation is

usually a “short distance” which gives us the courage to

further “into deeper water.” Reconciliation starts with the

first short step!

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASSES

Date: Time: Place:

February 16( Sat.) 10:00 a.m. Sacred Heart

834-7861

PRE-CANA SESSIONS

Date: Time: Place:

April 7 9:00 a. m./5:00 p. m. Queen of the World

Includes Mass (814) 834-4701

WORD OF LIFE!!

“Love is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its

own interests..." (1 Cor. 13: 5) Which of these negative

qualities is your beloved best at avoiding?

THANK YOU

For the donation to the Liturgy

$20 in memory of Joan Winklbauer

For the donations to the Church

$100, $15 in memory of Yolanda Jeselnick

February 9 (S): Vigil of Fifth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

4:00 p.m. L/D Hannibal & Schneider Families

February 10: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00 a.m. † Virginia “Ginny” Gregorchik (6 mo. An.)

9:00 a.m. L/D of Joseph & Angela Lynch Family

11:00 a.m. For Sacred Heart Parishioners

February 11 (M): Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

6:15 a.m. L/D of Nick & Frances (An.) Solic Family

February 12 (T): Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

6:15 a.m.†† Marinus & Catherine Glatt

February 13 (W): Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

6:15 a.m. †† John J. Fodge & Jerome Fodge

February 14 (Th): St. Cyril, Monk, Missionary, and

Methodius, Bishop, Missionary

6:15 a.m. † Jim Samick (An.)

February 15 (F): Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

6:15 a.m. † Teresa Weidenboerner (An.)

February 16 (S): Vigil of Sixth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

4:00 p.m. † Walter Clark (An.)

February 17: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00 a.m. †† George & Martha Pistner

9:00 a.m. † Nevin N. Ross (An.)

11:00 a.m. For Sacred Heart Parishioners

The week of February 10, 2019 the Angel Lamps in

the Sanctuary burn for the following intentions:

†† Raymond & Gertrude Hannibal

†† Howard & Theresa Schneider

FATIMA PRAYER GROUP

Monday Night Apostolate of Fatima Prayer Group will

pray the Rosary at Sacred Heart Church starting at

6:00 PM. All are welcome.

“31 DAY” VOCATION CALENDAR - Please

consider joining the Parish “31 Club” for Vocations to

the Religious Life. Try to attend a Mass, Holy Hour

OR Pray on your chosen date and offer it for:

• Priests/religious who have served our parish in the past.

• For those priests, religious and deacons serving now.

• To ask the Lord of the harvest for future vocations.

9th Gretchen Meyer, Julie Lecker

10th Don Weis, Kathy Clark

11th Gretchen Meyer, Irene Taylor

12th Tom Dornisch

13th Carleen Koch, Alice Weisner

14th Gerry Chalot, Leonard Chalot,

Phylis Haberberger

15th Frank Fodge, Delores Frey

Call the Parish Office at 834-7861 #1 to add your

name to the Vocation Calendar.

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AREA NEWS

• BOWLS OF LOVE is a free meal served every

Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church

from 4-5:00 PM. Everyone is welcome.

• ADORATION AT QUEEN of the WORLD every

Thursday following the 7:00 AM Mass. Closing:

Evening prayer and Benediction: 6:30 PM.

• SPAGHETTI DINNER~The Knights of Columbus

from Brockway is having this dinner at the

St. Tobias Center TODAY February 10, 2019

from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This fundraiser

enables the K of C to support the DuBois Area

Catholic School and other charitable projects.

• ECCHS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION’S “BINGO”

Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the ECC cafeteria.

Doors open at 11:45, BINGO starts at 1:30. A free

lunch (Vito’s Hoagies, Chips & Cookie) will be served at

12:30. Coverall. Bring a friend!!

• RELAY FOR LIFE OF ELK COUNTY~ BASKET

BINGO, Saturday, February 23 from 1pm - 5pm

at the St Marys Moose Lodge 30 Erie Ave., St.

Marys. Tickets $20, call 814-389-3488. Don’t miss

out on all the fun, food & friends.

• HOPE FOR LIFE~ Ecumenical weekly prayer

meetings. Each hour-long gathering will be comprised

of brief visitation for getting to know each other

followed by prayers for the hope, purity, saving

and value of all lives. All are welcome to attend.

Time 12:30 p.m. Feb., 12th-First Lutheran Church,

Ridgway; Feb., 19th-Awakening Alliance Church,

Ridgway; Feb., 26th-Shiloh Evangelical Presbyterian

Church, St. Marys.

• CINCH TOURNAMENT~ hosted by Domtar

Paper Co Relay for Life Team Benefits the

American Cancer Society. Saturday, March 2,

2019 at the Sacred Heart Parish Center. Dinner

is served at 6:00 p.m. Play to begin promptly at

6:45 p.m. $10/person. Call Sharon at 594-5594

or Parish office at 834-7861.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Mondays Praying the Rosary in Church 6:00 p.m.

Thursdays Father Michael’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

NO Saint Anne Society / see you in March

Feb. 12 Elk County Right to Life 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 19 Parish Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Feb. 28/March 1 First Friday Bread Sale

March 1 SH Super BINGO doors open 4:30 p.m.

ELK COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE GROUP~ will meet on

Tuesday February 12, at 6:30 p.m. in

the St Mary’s Church Parish Annex. For

additional information please call

Mary Bea at 834-3834.

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ANNUAL 22:32 MEN’S CONFERENCE~

March 2, 2019-Our Lady of Peace Church

2401 West 39th St. Erie, PA

8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Internationally Known Speakers:

Tom Peterson, Sean Forrest and Sean O’Hare

Master of Ceremonies: Fr. Larry Richards

Mass and Homily: Bishop Lawrence Persico

“But I have prayed for you that your faith may not

fail. And when you have turned back,

strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:32

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS

THIS LIFE CHANGING DAY!

More info: www.2232men.com or

Email: [email protected]

SPECIAL ENVELOPES FOR THE MONTH OF FEB. 2019

Feb., 17 Support of Our School Children

SACRED RELICS OF THE SAINTS:

TREASURES OF THE CHURCH~Christ the King Parish

of Houtzdale presents a teaching and exposition of

Sacred Relics on Monday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m.

Father Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross

will be there with a very special Vatican collection of

over 150 relics, some as old as 2000 years. Among the

treasures will be relics of St. Maria Goretti,

St. Therese of Lisieux (the “Little Flower”),

St. Francis of Assisi, St, Anthony of Padua,

St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Faustina Kowalska. In

addition, there will also be present a portion of the veil of

Our Lady, and the largest remaining pieces of the True

Cross in the world. You are encour-

aged to bring your articles of devotion

(such as rosaries, holy cards, etc.) &

pictures of ill friends/family members

which you will be able to touch to the

reliquaries as a means of intercession.

“THE 5

TH

ANNUAL 1:38 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE~

is happening March 30, 2019

Our Lady of Peace Church, 2401 West 39th St. Erie, PA

9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Come and learn how to “Live JOY-Fully.”

The conference includes 3 dynamic speakers –

Internationally-known recording artist Amanda Vernon,

Director of Ministry Advancement at Blessed is She

Beth Davis and author, speaker and broadcaster

Sonja Corbitt. Cost of the conference is $40 for Adults,

$35 for Senior Citizens, $25 for College Students, $10

for High School Students and Religious Sisters are

FREE!

The conference cost

Includes lunch.

Register by calling

814-455-7364 or online

@ www.138women.com

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Started College but never finished?

Want to advance your career?

Thinking of trying college?

College student home for the summer?

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College go to

www.regionalcollegepa.org

or call 814-230-9010

Critics of the Catholic Church say that because

we follow what the Pope teaches, we don't think for

ourselves. They criticize Catholicism for cramping

human freedom.

Just the opposite is the case. We are freer than

anyone else, precisely because we know what we're

here for, who created us and why, where we're going,

and how to get there.

Who is freer to play the piano, the kid who pounds out

notes on a whim, or the one who has taken lessons for

many years, learned the scales and the harmonies,

learned how to read music, and trained his fingers to

move over the keyboard effortlessly?

Who is freer to go faster and farther, the traveler who

has a map and a compass and a destination, or the

aimless wanderer?

Which is freer to arrive safely to harbor, the boat guided

by a lighthouse, or the boat guided merely by the

moods and wits of its captain?

Who is freer to enjoy a healthy life, the person who

knows the laws of nutrition and follows them, or the

couch potato who just eats what he feels like whenever

he feels like it?

God has given us a great gift by giving us a Church that

teaches the truth about faith and morals with his own

unerring authority: we have specific reference points

that we can refer to in order to advance.

If you want to climb a mountain, you have to

find firm handholds and footholds, otherwise you'll

never get anywhere. The teachings of the Church are

like our handholds and footholds; they free us to move

forward securely in the adventure of life.

Father Michael

Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Disciples Life Creed “I urge you to live a life

worthy of the calling you have received.”

Ephesians 4:1b

Scott [email protected] or 781-1042.

Faith Formation Program Calendars check out disciples.life

Feb., 13, 20, 27 Elementary Faith Formation 6:00– 7:30 p.m.

St. Marys Parish Center

Feb., 10 & 24 Life Teen & Middle School 6:00-7:45 p.m.

Queen of the World

February 10 Confirmation at St. Boniface Church, Mass at

5:00 p.m., Catechesis 6:00 p.m.

Keep up to date with “Rooted” Youth Ministry on Social Media!

Twitter: @MinistryRooted

Instagram: @smyouthministry3

Facebook: @SMYouthMin

Wed., evening 6:30-8:30 p.m. Games, food & fellowship.

Thurs., afternoon 2:30-4:30 p.m. Snacks, fun & fellowship.

This is a chance for your teen to interact with others in a

Faith based environment. Held in the CYMA building.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Stretching Our Limits

Simon Peter fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Go

away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” Then

Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on

you will be catching people Lk. 5:8, 10b

Question of the Week

Adult: When have you felt inadequate to a task or

role you were given? How did you respond?

Youth: When have you been asked to do

something you felt might be too hard for you?

CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL (CSA) Update

Parish Assessment ....................................... $47,959

# of Pledges ......................................................... 231

Amount Pledged ........................................... $48,984

Received as of 1/30/2019 ............................. $47,624

SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE~ QUALITY EDUCATION

IN THE BENEDICTINE TRADITION: A $2,000 grant,

renewable for four years, is awarded to students who

are registered members of parishes staffed by

Benedictine Monks of Saint Vincent, or at which Monks

from the Archabbey assist regularly. Call 724-805-2500.

OPENINGS REMAIN FOR NOVA~ scheduled for

Saturday, March 2nd at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in

Lawrence Park. Nova is a one-day premarital program

designed for couples seeking remarriage or convalidation

in the Catholic Church. Topics covered include

communication, blending families, legal issues and others.

Call the Family Life Office at 814-824-1265 or by email at:

[email protected] to register.

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DIOCESAN SCHOOLS ROLL OUT ‘SAFE2SAY SOMETHING’

Schools throughout the 13-county Diocese of Erie now have a new tool aimed at increasing school safety: an anony-

mous tip reporting system.

The Safe2Say Something program, a partnership between Sandy Hook Promise and the Pennsylvania Office of the

Attorney General, launched statewide earlier this month. Pennsylvania is the first state to require all schools across

the state to enact the program.

Here’s how it works: Students or adults can submit anonymous tips regarding harassment, threats and other worri-

some behavior exhibited by fellow students using an app, a website or a dedicated hotline. Each tip is then reviewed

by staff in a call center housed in the Office of the Attorney General. Call-center staff “triage” each tip, referring it to

appropriate school teams and law enforcement agencies based on the level of threat.

Schools throughout the Diocese of Erie have begun training staff and students on how to use the system, according to

Roberta Bucci, director of government programs for the Catholic Schools Office.

“I would hope (Safe2Say Something) provides students and parents a level of comfort, knowing there’s a method in

place now for students and parents to make tips in an anonymous manner that could help save a child’s life or keep a

school community safe,” Bucci said. “Sometimes people worry about repercussions, and this removes that.”

Nancy Kremm, principal of St. Michael School in Greenville, held a meeting for parents to explain the program and a

separate training session for students in grades 5 through 8. The students took the session very seriously, she said.

“The initiative itself is an excellent idea because students are afraid to tell someone face to face, and this gives them a

means to make anonymous tips” through channels they’re familiar with, including a website and app, Kremm said.

During the student session, Kremm talked about “warning signs,” behavior or speech that signals a student might be at

-risk of committing a violent act. It’s helpful – and reassuring – to students and staff to know what to look for, she said.

“Just to know now that they can take ownership of any threats against them or other students (by using the reporting

system) empowered them,” she said. “I don’t think they feel helpless anymore.”

Attorney General Josh Shapiro said he was proud that his office was entrusted to run the program.

“Pennsylvania students deserve a safe place to learn, free from the threat of violence from classmates or other individ-

uals.” Shapiro said in a statement announcing the reporting system. “Working together with Sandy Hook Promise, we

can make Pennsylvania a safer place for families, teachers and, most importantly, our students.”

Sandy Hook Promise is a national non-profit organization based in Newtown, Connecticut. It is led by several family

members whose loved ones were killed in the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.

For more information, visit www.safe2saypa.org.

Reprinted with permission from the Communication Office of the Diocese of Erie PA. Article by Erica Erwin 1/23/2019

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1250 Brusselles StreetSt. Marys, PA 15857-1902Ph: (814) 781-6280 • Fax: (814) 781-3673E-mail: [email protected]

POWDER COMPACTION TOOLING

SUBURBAN BUILDING CENTER

We’re gonna help you do it.Johnsonburg Road • St. Marys

781-7576

“We build our business on service” • It’s Hard to Stop a Trane.TM

Steve Newell(814) 781-7468

1031 Trout Run Rd. • St Mary’s

DR. BRETT J. KARLIK, MDCOMPREHENSIVE EYE CARE

781-3435

Home • Auto • Business • Life • AnnuitiesSt Marys Insurance Agency

301 Depot Street • St Marys, PA 15857814-834-2897 • www.stmarysagency.com

OPEN:Mon - Sat: 9 - 9

Sun: 10 - 5

906 S. St. Marys Rd. St. Marys, PA814-781-1968

[email protected]

24-HOUR TOWING

Light, Medium, Heavy DutyRECOVERY • H.D. ROAD SERVICE

TRUCK TRAILER REPAIR | FULL-SERVICE REPAIR SHOPLocations at St. Marys & Brandy Camp, PA

Dana Prechtl (814) 781-1081

ROLLEY FAMILYCHIROPRACTIC, PC

Ronald J. Rolley, Jr., D.C.Palmer Graduate

628 S. St. Marys Street, St. Marys

(814) 834-1045www.rolleyfamilychiropractic.com

Family chiropractic care - Most insurances accepted

An Open Enrollment College: Requires a H.S. Diploma/GED

Started College but never finished? Want to advance your career? Thinking of trying college? College student home for summer?

www.regionalcollegepa.org 814-230-9010 [email protected]

$180/credit hr - Adult$60/credit hr - Eligible H.S.

Juniors/Seniors

Fleming & Haines, Inc.Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning814-781-1918 • St Marys, Pa 15857Free Estimates • Quality Doesn’t Cost, It Pays949 Million Dollar Highway, St. Marys

814-834-1308

FOX TOWNSHIP DENTAL CENTER176 Skyline Drive, Kersey, PA 15846

814-245-2200 Dr. Susanne Maslo

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

FOX TOWNSHIP MEDICAL CENTER174 Skyline Drive, Kersey, PA 15846

814-245-2004Lauren Shaver, PA-C

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTSWWW.KEYSTONERURALHEALTH.COM WWW.KEYSTONERURALHEALTH.COM

Contact LaDeen McCray-Davis to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6286

OWNER - KRISTY HANES154 LAUREL LANE, KERSEY, PA 15846

ELK COUNTY COLLISIONProfessional Collision Repair

“Do it Right or Do it Twice” Free Computerized Estimates 809 S. Michael St Marys 834-1072

Limestone & Sandstone All SizesCoal • Softnut • Hardnut • Rice

Hardscape & Landscape Products1247 Million Dollar Hwy., Kersey, PA814-834-1914 • 888-834-1914

Medical Equipment & Supplies1-800-876-3442

SMPRX.com

PREMIER METAL & RECYCLING, INC

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00a - 4:00p Sat: 8:00a - Noon

1013 DELAUM ROAD • ST. MARY’S, PA 15857 industrial service available 814-834-1239

BUYER OF SCRAP METALSALUMINUM • ALUMINUM CANS • COPPER • STAINLESS • BRASS • RADIATORSMOTORS • STEEL • TIN • APPLIANCES • POWDER METAL SCRAP • AND MORE!

FOX TOWNSHIP MANOR108 Irishtown Road, Kersey, PA 15846

Affordable Senior ApartmentsIndependent living. All utilities included. Must be 62 orolder and have an annual income of less than $22,000

Call (814) 885-6855

Elk HavenSkilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

785 Johnsonburg RoadSt. Marys, PA 15857

(814) 834-2618

www.elkhavennursinghome.com