Sacred Heart

A police officer assigned to watch over a church nursery during Mass overhears the homily and becomes intrigued. A retail manager struggling with the loss of hours at work is inspired by the faith of his fiancee. A married mother of two looks for answers after two siblings are stricken with cancer. All have found their way to the Roman Catholic Church as members of the largest class of converts the Archdiocese of Baltimore has seen this decade. Nine hundred and eighty-four local adults are preparing to become Catholics during Holy Week this year, a third more than joined the church locally in 2008.

On March 23, 2009, WINONA E. DIGGINS (nee Mitchell); beloved wife of the late S. Sheldon Diggins; devoted mother of Sharon L. Baumgart, Holly C. Diggins, Barry C. Diggins and the late Sheldon S. Diggins; dear sister of Auretta Bisignani; loving grandmother of Kirk, Lisa, Jordan, Camryn and Braeden; dear great-grandmother of Katelyn, Kelsey and Kasey. A Christian Wake Service will be held at the family owned Duda Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue on Thursday at 7:30 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sacred Heart of Mary Church on Friday at 10 A.M. Interment Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery.

Mount St. Mary's used a balanced scoring attack to defeat Sacred Heart last night in the semifinals of the Northeast Conference tournament in Emmittsburg. Kelly Beidler led the Mount (19-12), seeded second, with 13 points and had five rebounds and three steals. Jeremy Goode, who missed much of the second half because of foul trouble, scored all 12 of his points in the first half. Shawn Atupem added 12 points and Will Holland 11. The Pioneers (17-14) were within 53-52 before the Mount went on a 10-2 run to push its advantage to 63-54 with 4:38 left.

Site: Home of highest seeds When: Tonight through Wednesday TV: Championship game, Wednesday, 8 p.m., ESPN2 Favorite: Robert Morris (15-3, 21-10) State entry: Second seed Mount St. Mary's (12-6, 17-12) Outlook: The Mount will be striving to return to the NCAA tournament, where it beat Coppin State in the play-in game last season before losing to North Carolina, which was practically at home at North Carolina State's RBC Center. One of the Northeast's hottest teams, Wagner, winner of four straight, visits Emmitsburg tonight, but an even hotter squad, Sacred Heart (five-game winning streak)

Charles Michael ( Mickey), The family will be welcoming guests Sunday February 8th 1-3 at 2719 Pleasant Run Drive, Richmond, VA 23233. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 13th, 11:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart of Jesus, 600 S. Conkling Street, Baltimore Maryland 21224. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 630-623-7048.

On January 18, 2009, GAEBRIEL PATRICK KELLY, beloved son of Kristin Kelly and Michael Sierra; cherished grandson of Lisa Goeller; and dear great-grandson of Garnet and Bob Booker and Lois and Patrick Kelly. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. A Christian Wake Service will be held at the family-owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue, on Wednesday at 3:30 PM. Friends may call on Wednesday at 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on Thursday at `10 AM. Interment Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery.

Jay Greene scored 17 points and Darryl Proctor added 14 points and 14 rebounds as host UMBC beat Hartford, 69-60, last night. Matt Spadafora had 15 points and six assists, while Chauncey Gilliam and Rich Flemming each scored 10 points for the Retrievers (8-8, 2-2 America East Conference). Greene hit a season-high five three-pointers for UMBC, which won despite going 12-for-20 from the free-throw line. MOUNT ST. MARY'S 78, SACRED HEART 67:: The backcourt combination of Jeremy Goode and Jean Cajou combined for 47 points to lead the Mount (9-9, 4-3 Northeast Conference)

Suddenly, on January 12, 2009, beloved husband of the late Mary L. O'Hara. Loving father of Michael Patrick O'Hara, Jean Marie O'Hara and Julie Ann Fowler. Father-in-law of Patti O"Hara and B.J. Fowler. Dear grandfather of Amanda, Mike, Patrick and Brendan O'Hara and Corey and Brittany Fowler. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 65 Sacred Heart Lane, Glyndon 21071. Rev. Msgr. Lloyd E. Aiken officiating. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.

On January 11, 2009, EDWARD G., beloved husband of Cecilia (nee Shinnick) Seufert, devoted father of Ronald E., Richard J. and Edward A. Seufert, brother of Kathleen Hickman. Also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, many relatives and friends. Christian Wake Services at the family owned LILLY & ZEILER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 700 S. Conkling St. (entrance on Foster Ave.) on Wednesday at 3 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Thursday at 11 A.M. Interment in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery.

On January 10, 2009, LORETTA D. EBAUER; beloved daughter of the late John T., and Elizabeth (nee Lightner) Ebauer; loving sister of the late J. Lawrence and William Ebauer; dear aunt of William Ebauer, Jr., Lori Chesser and Lisa Samson. Also survived by loving relatives and friends. Family and friends may gather at the family owned LILLY & ZEILER INC., FUNERAL HOME, 700 S. Conkling Street on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M., with a Christian Wake Service at 3 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Tuesday at 10 A.M. Interment Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery.