First Communion class honored at St. Jude School

Members of the second grade First Communion class of St. Jude School in Mountain Top were honored at a school Mass in the parish church. The students led the opening procession, brought gifts to the altar, read the petitions, and sang the Hail Mary at the conclusion of Mass. The Rev. Jerry Shantillo, assistant pastor, was principal celebrant, and Deacon Jeff Tudgay assisted. First row, from left, are Ryan Skiro, William Wolfgang, Sophia Bere, Audrey Jumper, Jordyn Chepolis, Kyra Hayden, Gabrielle Shideler, Chloe Pugh, and Matthew Banford. Second row: Andre Nasiatka, Daryl Boich, Ethan Stoltz, Thomas Mayernik, Cameron McCarthy, Edward Patrick, Matthew Kerstetter, Connor Spencer, and Chase Pugh. Third row: Brandon Schwartz, Connor Moran, Michael McLaughlin, Brian Billig, Christopher Papciak, and Evan Wejkszner. Fourth row: Tudgay, Jeanne Rossi, principal; Mary Ann Crofchick, teacher; and the Rev. Shantillo.