Father Rayford Emmons will begin having a Charasmatic Prayer Group every Thursday evening from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM in Church. For further information, please call Father at 610-259-1476.

If you would be able to help sell our supermarket gift cards after any mass on any weekend, it would be greatly appreciated. This program is run strictly by volunteers and we could use some more sellers. Call Mary Lou at the rectory 610-623-5160 if you would be able to help out. Thank you.

There are quite a few items that have been left in Church such as hats, gloves, glasses, etc. If you think you may have left something behind, please call Steve Love at 610-724-7128 to claim these items.

Share the gift of literacy and become a volunteer tutor for adult students at the Delaware County Literacy Council. A very gratifying and rewarding experience. Meet with students at one of our two centers, Lansdowne Avenue and Providence Road or at one of Delaware County Libraries. Contact Linda Radabaugh at 610-876-4811 for information.

Time is of the greatest gift. Give a couple hours to God through volunteering at the Society of St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Shop located at 125 Chester Avenue in Yeadon. If interested, please call Theresa at 215-288-9540, extension 102 or stop in and speak with Donna. Thank you for helping them help others.

The following are our planned fundraisers for the upcoming school year.

School Calendar November

Basketball Game  CYO & Home and School Parents February
Dance-A-Thon Friday, April 11th
Car Wash (Spring)
Texas Hold'em May
3 or 5K Walk or Run May

As you can see some dates all ready set while others are still tentative. If you have any additional ideas please let me know. We seem to have something going on each month.

Thanks, Jim  jeg19026@mail.com 

Saint Cyril's Alumni Committee

Any Alumni or friend of the Parish who would like to be added to our mailing list for notice of future events please contact Jim Gray at jeg19026@mail.com or send your name, address and year of graduation or other affiliation to:

St. Cyril Alumni Committee
P.O. Box 1094
Lansdowne, PA 19050

Save Our School

Many great stories of kindness and generosity have come to light during the effort to save St. Cyril School.  Starting with the wish of Tommy Geromichalos, these good deeds have continued and multiplied.  We want to capture and record as many of these stories as we can.  We hope to use some of these stories in future newsletters and on our web site.  If you have an inspirational story about the effort to save Saint Cyril School that you can share with us, and allow us to share with others, we would love to hear it.  Don't worry about spelling or grammar; we can proof read it before it gets printed.
Click here for more information and to submit your story.

PAPER RECYCLING

Please bring all your old newspapers, magazines, catalogs and mail to the green and yellow dumpsters located in the schoolyard behind the convent. Please do not put any cardboard boxes, telephone books or plastic bags in these dumpsters. You can add recycling to your errand route and bring your papers by once a week and help our parish raise money.

Check out other events on our fund-raiser page.
www.saintcyril.org/fundraisers.htm 

The Santa Anna Council of the Knights of Columbus is currently looking for a few good men. The Knights of Columbus offers many benefits and opportunities for members and their families. Some benefits include low cost life insurance as well as scholarship and student loans to members and their families. We also run various programs that have a positive impact on our parish and community. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please call Jim Gray at 610-284-5984.

SUPERMARKET GIFT CARDS

We sell gift cards for Acme, Pathmark, Giant and Fresh Grocer. The parish receives a 5% discount on all cards purchased. Our school families can also purchase these gift cards and receive credit on their tuition. Please call Mary Lou Love at 610-623-5160 for more information on this tuition reduction program.

LABELS FOR EDUCATION

Our parish school still participates in the Campbell’s Labels for Education program. Please save all your "Big G" Box Tops and Campbell’s labels, along with any blue register tapes from the Acme Markets in Clifton Heights or Drexel Hill (Bond Shopping Center). There is a container in the vestibule of church where you can drop off these items. Thank you for your support.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Catholic Social Services is looking for single or married adults to become foster parents to children of all ages and races. There is a special need for families who can provide care to Teenagers, a population that needs love, guidance and support as they move into adulthood. To learn more about becoming foster parents, please call Melissa at 215-587-3960.

Individual, couples or family counseling sessions are available through Catholic Social Services. Insurance accepted and a sliding scale fee is offered for those without coverage. Please call 610-626-6550 for more information or to make an appointment.

Catholic Social Services, 240 N. Bishop Avenue in Springfield, has assistance to those who need any help with baby items. You can see them even before your baby is born for your newborn gift package. For more information, call 610-626-6550. They are open every Thursday from 9:15 – 11:45 AM.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Put your old wheels to work. The Society of St. Vincent DePaul of Philadelphia welcomes any vehicle donation of 1993 or newer cars, trucks, vans or motorcycles – working or not! All you need to do is to provide the vehicles title and they will do the rest. They provide free towing and do all the paper work. You will receive a receipt that makes your donation tax-deductible. Consult your tax preparer for details. Call 215-288-8160 for more information.

SPONSOR  A  STUDENT
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

St. Cyril has a program in place to help with the tuition needs of some of our parish families. Many of us were fortunate to receive a free (or almost free) Catholic education. Today that is not possible. For the 2004-05 school year, our school families pay tuition of $2,225 for one child; $2,900 for two children and $3,550 for 3 or more children. Should you wish to help a family with their tuition bills, see www.saintcyril.org/sponsor.htm click here for more information or contact Fr. Kearns.  All inquiries are confidential and your support is most appreciated as we try to help those families who are struggling to keep their children in our parish school.
For more information click here.

ST. LUCY DAY SCHOOL

If you have a child with any type of visual impairment, St. Lucy Day School offers a curriculum approved by the Office of Catholic Education for children from birth through grade 8. Classes are held at Holy Innocents School in Philadelphia and registration is the last week in January. Call 215-289-4220 to make an appointment with Sister Meg Fleming, I.H.M., Principal.

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Volunteers are urgently needed! The Red Cross is currently looking for help at their local bloodmobiles. You would greet and register the donors and serve refreshments. Volunteers may select days and locations nearby their homes to suit their schedules. Must be available weekdays. Drivers are also needed. Please call 215-405-8840 if interested.

MUSIC MINISTRY

We are always looking for anyone who would like to share their time and talent in praise and thanksgiving to God. Call the Rectory at 610-623-5160 and leave your name and number and we will have our Music Minister contact you. Thank you.

R.C.I.A.

If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a Catholic, please join us for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) on Thursday nights at 7:30 PM in the school. Our weekly meetings are open to all parishioners as well and to anyone who would like to learn more about the faith. We have a diverse and interesting group of teachers, cover all kinds of topics and are open to any and all questions. For more information, please call Mary Kate Murphy at 610-259-2949.

DIVINE MERCY PARISH

Divine Mercy Parish, 67^th and Chester Avenues, invites the Spanish community to celebrate mass in their home language Sundays at 12:30 PM. All are welcome to attend mass and gather after for a social. Benediction will follow at 4:00 PM.

UPPER DARBY SENIOR CENTER

The Senior Citizens of the parish are invited to join others at the Watkins Senior Center Monday through Saturday. The center is located at 326 Watkins Avenue in Upper Darby. You can call Michael Maloney or Mary Ann Manfre at 610-734-7652 for more information about the center and their activities.

UPPER DARBY/CARDINGTON-STONEHURST

TOWN WATCH

The Cardington-Stonehurst Civic Association will also hold their meeting the same night at 7:15 PM. A Town Watch is being formed and we need you! Please contact Ed Gorman at 610-209-6542 for more information. These two groups meet every 1^st Tuesday of the month. Everyone is always welcome!

CARDINGTON-STONEHURST CIVIC ASSOCIATION

This group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. The purpose of this organization is to unite the neighborhood to improve its safety, appearance and quality of life. Meetings are held at the Watkins Avenue Multi-Purpose Activity Center (behind the 69^th Street Athletic Field). For more information, please contact Amy Laub, PO Box 2315, Upper Darby, PA 19082 or email her at amylaub@rcn.com. 

The Community Affairs group meets every 3^rd Tuesday of the month at the Watkins Multi Purpose Center. Contact Officer Tom Nee at 610-734-7769 for more information.

The Visiting Angels, which is a senior home healthcare agency, is always looking for qualified caregivers. Duties would include assistance in hygiene, meals and light housework. The Aging of America brings constant calls from families who wish to remain in their homes. Call 610-924-9663 to schedule an appointment to apply to their agency. You may also visit their website at www.visitingangels.com.

Little Flower Manor in Darby is now offering Short-Term Rehabilitation for Medicare patients following Surgery/Injury, Stroke, Hip Fracture, Knee Replacement, Wound Care or general reconditioning following hospitalization. If you or your loved one is in need of these services please call Joanne Comly for information at 610-534-6036.

Volunteers are needed to help with bringing the Eucharist to our patients. This is a wonderful ministry that brings many blessings to those who do it. We are especially in need of people for weekends and Wednesdays. Please contact Sr. Angela Fellin at 610-237-4738 if you are interested. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.

ASIAN OUTREACH PROJECT

The County Office for the Services for the Aging in Delaware County is starting a program for the Korean and Vietnamese populations in Upper Darby at the Welcome Center, 7000 Walnut Street. Interpreters that can volunteer from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM once a week are needed. Please call David Parella at 610-499-1978 for information.

An 8^th grade reunion for the class of 1946 from Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in Philadelphia is being held on November 2^nd. Please contact Joe O’Toole at 610-284-7425.

St. Francis Country House is currently seeking volunteers to assist residents within the facility in a variety of areas. Help is needed to assist staff with transporting residents to various activities, assisting in our chapel, gift shop, beauty shop, and central supply area. If you feel that you can donate some of your time, please contact Millie Roberts at 610-461-6510.