Over the past few months, I have been reflecting a great deal about prayer, particularly about the Psalms which I reflect upon daily in the Divine Office.

Every priest is required to pray the breviary, which is comprised of several sections. One is the Office of Readings, which has three Psalms and two readings, one of which is Scripture, the other a selection from one of the Fathers of the Church or a Vatican Council II document.

 

EMMONS

Robert A. 

 

 

On September 4, 2012. Age 56. Of Gloucester City. Loving son of Lillian E. Hiller (nee Crane) and the late Richard F. Hiller. Loving father of Robert A. Emmons, Jr. (Jessica), Justin J. Emmons (Johanna Inman), Kevin R. Emmons, Lauren P. Lutz and Michael G. Emmons (Meghan). Dear brother of Butch Emmons. Cherished grandfather of Juniper, Magnolia, Eliza, Kevin, Michael, Sara, Randa and Raven. Also survived by his lifelong friend, Laura S. Williams. 

 

A funeral procession will leave McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City at 9:45 AM on Monday morning. Inurnment will take place at 11 AM in Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ. 

 

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Robert A. Emmons. 

 

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City

Ph: 856-456-1142

 

NEW JERSEY CONTINUES EFFORTS TO FIGHT WEST NILE VIRUS; 
FIRST VIRUS-RELATED DEATH REPORTED

TRENTON – As the West Nile Virus season heads into its peak, state and local officials have stepped up efforts to combat the mosquito-borne virus with increased surveillance and control efforts. The number of West Nile Virus cases has increased to 15, including New Jersey\’s first death, an elderly Burlington County man.

By Sara Martino

Gloucester City News

Brooklawn Mayor Theresa Branella gave the oath of office to Patrick MacAdams as his wife, Brittany, held the Bible, during last week’s Borough Council meeting.

\”I have met and talked with Patrick and he is ready to roll up his sleeves,\” Mayor Branella said.

\”We have lots of projects going on and we are looking forward to your contribution,\” said Council members, adding that a few of them have known Patrick since he was a youngster.

He is the nephew of Councilman Tom MacAdams.

When I read the recent article from the Camden County Library System, asking for feedback from people as to what they think would constitute the library of their dreams, what immediately came to mind was that Gloucester City already has that dream library right here (and this is not a response to the CCLS). 

Any library is a benefit to those who use them, but Gloucester’s library is a true treasure to our city and the many residents of all ages who benefit from having a library that has a wonderful Director, Beth Egan, and an equally wonderful Staff that makes it so special. 

It’s not just being able to borrow books, or DVD’s, or using computers…it’s all the activities they put together for residents of all ages, and help they’re always ready and willing to give when someone needs assistance. 

Gloucester City residents are so lucky to have the independent library we have and I hope with all my heart that it never changes. 

Carol Ritchie, Gloucester City

PSE&G SUBSTATION Klemm Avenue

 

Dear Management,

On August 11, 2012 our baby Bella went missing from our back yard. 

We immediately began searching for her day and night. I live in the area of your Gloucester City Station on Klemm Avenue. Along with many family and friends, four of your staff members kept an eye out for her. 

She was just so quick and scared she would run every time one of us would try to catch her. Well finally after many long hours and a lot of heartache, one of your gentlemen, had a large fishing net donated by Harry Smith my brother, and finally captured our Bella on Wednesday, August 15 (almost 71 hours after she went missing).

 

 

HARRISBURG – While Pennsylvania’s statewide fall archery deer season doesn’t open until Sept. 29, archery hunters with an antlerless deer license for Wildlife Management Units 2B, 5C and 5D can start hunting Saturday, Sept. 15, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe.

Statewide archers can hunt antlered or antlerless deer from Sept. 29 to Nov. 12, and during the late archery deer season, which runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 12.

The antlerless deer seasons in WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D, for those with antlerless licenses from these three urbanized WMUs, are Sept. 15-Sept. 28, and Nov. 12-Nov. 24. Bowhunters also may take antlered and antlerless deer in these units during the late archery season, which runs from Dec. 26-Jan. 26.