ETHNIC FESTIVAL OF NEPA AT KING'S COLLEGE

St. Anthony + St. George Maronite Parish joined with other groups from the Wyoming Valley to participate in the Ethnic Festival of NEPA sponsored by The Fraternal Societies of NEPA and King's College to benefit the Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity. The Ethnic Festival was held on Saturday and Sunday, August 5-6, at the Scandlon Fieldhouse, King's gymnasium, on North Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. Many parishioners took turns serving as hosts at our booth during the two-day affair. Lebanese food was supplied by many parishioners and businesses in the city. Those coming to our booth could purchase a variety of foods and other ethnic materials. Parishioners also supplied Lebanese materials to decorate the booth and supply information about Lebanon and the current events.

  Msgr. Bonczewski was very busy both days discussing and informing visitors of the unfolding events in Lebanon. Many visitors stopped to ask questions about the current conditions in Lebanon and the Middle East and to express their opinions and their wishes of peace and safety to the Lebanese people.

Our participation in the Ethnic Festival was very successful and our ethnic foods were completely sold out before the end of the festival!