2002 - 2003 BCCCS Bucks County Catholic Committee on Scouting Archdiocese of Philadelphia Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Scouting Bucks County Council Office

The Bucks County Catholic Committee on Scouting (BCCCS) is a group of individuals who promote Catholic religious values within the Scouting movement of the Bucks County Council, Pennsylvania area.  It is part of Region 3 (PA/NJ) of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS). We are also a member of the Office for Youth and Young Adults (OYYA) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

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The Region 3 Annual Conference

September 8-9, 2002 (Sunday, Monday) Click here for more details.

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Annual Catholic Cub Day

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Saturday, October 12, 2002 - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Core Creek Park - directions Pavillion #6 Middletown Township, PA. Games - Crafts - Songs - Fun Adult religious medals counselor training for Light of Christ and Parvuli Dei Catholic Cub Scout Religious Medals Wear uniforms. $4.00 per person (Includes patch & hot dog lunch) Contacts:  Frank Koller,  Susanne Brooks,  Ronnie Simancik, or Edward Bujak Flyer Flyer - (PDF - 57K) NOTE: This 2002 patch is common for all Catholic Cub Days in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia - Bucks County Council, Cradle of Liberty Council (Philadelphia and Valley Forge), and Chester County Council. Pack 280 page for Oct 21, 2000 Catholic Cub Days - with photos Pack 280 page for Oct 13, 2001 Catholic Cub Days - with photos

Bucks County Council Scout Retreat

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October 25-27, 2002 Ockanickon Scout Reservation - Pipersville, PA Camping, Unit Cooking Theme: Reconciliation Chairman:Frank Koller Flyer Flyer - (PDF - 82K) NOTE: This 2002 patch is common for all Boy Scout Retreats in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia - Bucks County Council, Cradle of Liberty Council (Philadelphia and Valley Forge), and Chester County Council. Photos from 2000 Archdiocesan Scout Retreat at Camp Hart

Deadline: National Golden Medallion application due

	Dec 5, 2002		Unit submits applications to the Catholic Committee of their diocese.
	Dec 15, 2002		Each diocese should submit their choice of Pack, Troop and Crew/Post for consideration to Region 3 (PA/NJ) c/o Frank Koller, 511 Valmore Rd., Fairless Hills, PA 19030 - Phone (215) 943-6175.
	Jan 1, 2003		The Chairman and Chaplain of Region 3 identify their choice of Pack, Troop and Post/Crew to receive the Golden Medallion Flag and Certificate. All units submitting applications receive a certificate of recognition.

Scout Sunday 2003 - Annual Scout Sunday Mass (Bucks County Council)

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February 2, 2003 - 2:00 PM Our Lady of Good Counsel 611 Knowles Avenue Southampton, PA. 18966 (just off Street Rd. on 2nd Street Pike) For information call -- Mary Frank 215-914-0536 Photos from February 2, 2003 Bucks County Council's Scout Sunday at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Southampton, PA Registration Form - (DOC - 20K) - includes order for patches Letter - (DOC - 21K) - sent to all leaders Flyer - (PDF - 57K) Catholic Cub Scout and Boy Scout religious awards will be awarded for the boys in Bucks County Council's units including Light of Christ, Parvuli Dei, Ad Altare Dei religious medals. Unit awards will also be presented including Cardinal Krol and Pope Paul VI.  Click here for these and other awards and recognitions. Reverend James D. Beisel, Vicar for Bucks County, celebrated the Mass. Concelebrants were Monsignor Bernard J. Trinity, Reverend Clemens Gerdelmann, and Reverend James T. Henry. 2001 Bucks County Council Scout Sunday Mass 2002 Archhdiocese of Philadelphia Scout Sunday Mass NOTE: During even numbered years, the Scout Sunday Mass is held at the Cathedral of Ss. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia with Scouts from the area BSA Councils within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. During odd numbered years, the Scout Sunday Mass is held within the local BSA Council by a hosting parish.

OA Ajapeu Lodge - A Scout is Reverent Committee

DATE:   6:45 PM, Thursday, April 24, 2003  WHERE:   Bucks County Council Office  WHAT:   A committee that will plan and execute Scouts Own Ceremonies at Weekends as well as handle grace before meals WHO:   Youth members of the lodge CONTACT:   Kathy Lutz (K14393L@msn.com) DETAILS:   Flyer - (DOC - 19K)

Annual Jewish Kinnus (Kinus - Retreat)

DATE:   April 25-27, 2003  WHERE:   Camp Kweebec, Schwenksville, PA. WHO:   All Boy Scouts, all Webelos, and parents/leaders of any denomination COST:   $15 per person - includes everything DETAILS:   see links below - for flyer and previous photos Northeast Region Jewish Committee on Scouting  - JCOS Pack 280 Kinnus information and photos

41st Annual Catholic Scouters Recognition Dinner

April 27, 2003 Click here for more details.

Religious Medals Training

June 28, 2003  10:00 AM Holy Family University, Grant & Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114 Ad Altare Dei (AAD) Counselor Training (with Frank Koller) and Pope Pius XII (PPXII) Facilitator Training (with Don Barbuto) Contact: Frank Koller

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Complete details will be distributed as each event nears. If you need additional information before the distribution or have any other questions, please contact
Frank Koller at:
215-943-6175
fkoller1@compuserve.com
or any other Catholic Committee member.

Bucks County Catholic Committee on Scouting 2002-2003 This roster is published for the sole use of Catholic Scouting. It is not intended for any other use. Listed alphabetically by last name. First Name Last Name Address Telephone Role Email Address Donald Barbuto 13 Westwood Place Holland, PA 18966 H: 215-860-7150 Scouter Development DBarbuto@ aol.com photo Susanne Brooks 668 Hazel Avenue Trevose, PA 19053 H: 215-322-5950 Cub Scout Emblems: Light of Christ & Parvuli Dei   Edward Bujak 236 American Dr Richboro, PA 18954 H: 215-396-2719 F: 810-454-1578 • Webmaster Edward_Bujak@ hotmail.com info Rita Casey 2370 Ogden Avenue Bensalem, PA 19020 H: 215-639-2521 • Adult Awards • Unit Awards rcasey@hfc.edu photo Felix Curcuru 513 Fairhurst Road Fairless Hills, PA 19030 H: 215-943-4883 Retreat Chairman FVCurcuru@ aol.com Jim Fitzpatrick 19 Spinythorn Road Levittown, PA 19056 H: 215-949-0596 Treasurer   Frank Koller 511 Valmore Road Fairless Hills, PA 19030 H: 215-943-6175 F: 215-943-6175 • Chairman, • Ad Altare Dei & Pope Pius XII Chairman, • Scout Sunday 2000 Chairman • Chairperson of NCCS Region 3 • Secretary of Archdioces of Philadelphia CCS - APCCS fkoller1@ compuserve.com photo Jim McIlvaine 1122 Radcliff St Bristol, PA 19007 H: 215-788-6304 member   Elly McNelis 6332 Pilgrim Court Bensalem, PA 19020 H: 215-757-8260 member tela55@aol.com Ronnie Simancik 516 Berwyn Road Morrisville, PA 19067 H: 215-295-5601 member RSimancik@ netscape.net

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