St. Charles Fix-Its Get Boost from Basket Bingo

The upcoming basket bingo, sponsored by the St. Charles Borromeo PTA, helps the Cinnaminson school with needed enhancements.

Cinnaminson Pastor Calls Pope Resignation 'Courageous'

Rev. Peter R. Alindogan said it was a smart move for the ailing pope.

  Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday morning he would resign at the end of this month citing health reasons, reports say, making him the first pontiff to do so in almost 600 years. A local pastor is calling his move “courageous and smart.” “It takes a lot of courage to do that,” said Rev. Peter James R. Alindogan, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo in Cinnaminson. “It’s a good model for priests and bishops alike who are trying to hold onto their positions—the pope is saying, ‘I know when it’s my time to go.’” Benedict, 85, was elected in April 2005 upon John Paul II’s death earlier that same month. John Paul II publicly dealt with pneumonia and breathing problems in the months before his death. “If John Paul II taught us how to die with all …

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Joe H

11:18 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Sarah---what do you mean by progressive, break with convention, and modernize?   more ›

Obituary: Charles E. 'Chuck' Hubler Sr.

Services for the longtime Cinnaminson resident will be held Friday evening.

Charles E. “Chuck” Hubler Sr., a resident of Cinnaminson for 33 years, died Dec. 24. He was 64 years old. Hubler has worked as a machinist for Exacta V & H Corp. and Vermes Machine Co., Inc. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, and never gave up on his Phillies and Eagles. Hubler was very active in Cinnaminson PAL soccer, baseball and hockey, and Cinnaminson AA Football before he became disabled.  Hubler was the beloved husband of Cathy (nee Schneider) for 37 years, loving father to Chad (Becky) of Delanco, Michael of Cinnaminson and Ryan (Mallory Lewis) of Cinnaminson, adoring grandfather of Jason, and dear brother of Anne Pagiluso (John) of CA, John (Zoe) of Medford Lakes, Francis of Moorestown, Harry (Charlene) of SC, Thomas (Kevin) …

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Middle-Schoolers Take Over Township, School Board Meetings

St. Charles and CMS students ran two meetings this week.

Youth in government week saw St. Charles' students and Cinnaminson Middle School students take over this week's township committee and school board meetings.  The following St. Charles' students are:James Johnson, Brad Miller, David Hare, Justin Devor, Jenna Mershel, Trisha Fynan, Alexi Toncray and Hannah Basco. The following middle school students acted as school board members Tuesday night: Dominic Cicale, Nicole McAneney, Alana Pecchioli, Alexa Aulicino, Michelle Gannon, Morgan Kennedy, Emily Treharne, Gregory Shiffer, Donald Schuster, George Rider, Lauren Okomski and Jack Campbell. Nicole Verbaro is the board of education liaison for the high school. Christina Gentile is the board of education liaison for the middle school.   If anyone…

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Cinnacide

5:11 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

So... you want no one to control the government?   more ›

St. Charles Rock 'n' Roll Run Back to School: A Downpour of Fun

Food, fun and fitness helped welcome St. Charles' students back to school.

The following release has been submitted by Angie Wojnar with St. Charles.  Nearly 150 runners and walkers came out on Labor Day morning to participate in the 3rd annual St. Charles Run Back to School.  With the event’s rock 'n' roll theme this year, the tunes were blasting early as the competitors anxiously awaited the start of the first race, the 5K. With dark clouds looming overhead all morning, it wasn’t a matter of if the rain would come but when.  At 9 a.m., with a slow drizzle coming down, the bullhorn sounded for the start of the 5K race. Starting and finishing in the parking lot of St. Charles Borromeo School, more than 70 runners, with the oldest at 72, traversed the mostly flat out-and-back course along the back streets of …

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Carnival Security Head Says 'There Aren't Many Problems'

John Geary, head of carnival security for more than a decade, said if anything, teenagers with alcohol are the biggest issue.

The head of security at the St. Charles Borromeo carnival said even though there are multiple arrests that occur each year, the carnival is not “going downhill.” Parishioner and Palmyra resident John Geary, who has been in charge of all carnival security measures since 2000, said there aren’t many issues his group has had to deal with from year to year. “We don’t have a lot of problems on these carnival grounds,” Geary said. “[When we do], the biggest problem is young teenagers with alcohol. Our problems do not come from our beer bar.” Started several years ago, the beer tent, open to 21-year-olds and over—with strict security in place—was so successful, the carnival has it each year. “People go to the bar to meet their friends, have a …

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Christina Paciolla

11:29 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Mr. Geary is a volunteer. Church officials referred me to him as a source on the subject.   more ›

Howard F. Bateman Sr., Founding Member of St. Charles, Dies at 83

Services will be held Monday, June 18.

Howard F. Bateman Sr. passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 10, 2012, while walking to 9:30 Mass at St Charles Borromeo Church near his home in Cinnaminson, NJ. Born in Philadelphia, Howard was 83 years old. A resident of Cinnaminson since 1957, Howard also resided at his summer home in Stone Harbor, NJ. Howard proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Drexel University where he received his degree in Engineering. After graduation, Howard was employed by Westinghouse Electric Company for 3 years. In 1958, he joined his brother Ed in operating Bateman Brothers Lumber Company, a wholesale lumber company with facilities in Philadelphia, PA, New Britain, PA and later Woodbury, NJ. Howard …

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Carnival Starts Tonight

The annual event draws thousands from Cinnaminson and beyond.

Cinnaminson's social event of the year—the St. Charles Borromeo Carnival—starts tonight and this year, you can expect a few surprises. "We're trying to give people a little different variety," said co-chair John Rooney. Rooney, a Cinnaminson committeeman, and his wife Valerie are helping John and Renee Walsh with co-chairing this year's carnival. In addition to all the usual games and rides, carnival-goers can enjoy different foods this year and also enjoy karaoke nights and live music.   "We changed up the food menu a little bit to give a better variety of food," Rooney said.  Also, there will be a deejay offering karaoke for a couple of hours each night.  "With the food menu and karaoke, we're trying to hold the crowd a little bit more…

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Ric

10:57 pm on Thursday, June 14, 2012

I do not know what kind of food you eat at home, but it makes me wonder if you think carnival junk food was excellent. Perhaps, did you have a few before going to the carnival?   more ›

Runyan, Allen Get Seussical with St. Charles Students

Rep. Jon Runyan (R-NJ) and state Sen. Diane Allen (R-7) visit Cinnaminson's St. Charles Borromeo School to celebrate Read Across America.

Josephine Kulbick, St. Charles Borromeo School’s library/computer teacher, submitted the following information and pictures to Cinnaminson Patch on the school’s Read Across America celebration Friday: It was a wonderful day for the students. We wanted to make sure the focus was on reading for the children, so we were able to break the school into a few smaller groups for our honored guests. Cinnaminson Committeeman Anthony Minniti read to our pre-K classes and then to first grade and kindergarten. State Sen. Diane Allen read The Lorax to grades 2-3-4 in our school library. She answered the children's questions and was very cordial and personable. She encouraged the children to read and told them that was how she learned about so many …

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Runyan, Allen Among Guests for 'Read Across America' Today

Celebrate reading on Dr. Seuss' birthday.

St. Charles Borromeo kicks off Read Across America today with three special guest readers. Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program across the country that calls for students to celebrate reading. It's held every year on March 2—Dr. Seuss' birthday. Guest readers at St. Charles this year include N.J. Rep. Jon Runyan (R-3), Sen. Diane Allen (R-7) and Cinnaminson Deputy Mayor Anthony Minniti. Festivities will begin at 11 a.m. today. Earlier this week, our moms columnist, Janet Tumelty, talked to locals about their favorite books. Click here to read her column. Add yours!

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