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FRATERNAL

Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church
duquesne, PA

GCU Agent Presentation
A GCU Marketing seminar was held on Sunday, October 7 at Ss. Peter and
Paul Church. The meeting was led by GCU Agent Randy Baden. Those in
attendance learned about what products the GCU has to offer along with a
chance to win $25 gift cards as a door prize. Pastor Rev. Christiaan Kappes,
PhD, SLD pulled the names of the lucky winners of the cards.
Rev. Christiaan Kappes and GCU agent Randy
Connie Smith | Byzantine Parish Coordinator Baden.

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Parish Acolyte Training Father Roman’s Anniversary to the Priesthood
On Saturday, August 9, Fr. Michael Bezrushka had old On Sunday, September 7, the parish family of St. John
and new acolytes (altar servers) come for a training celebrated Fr. Roman Vasylynka’s 15 anniversary of
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on the roles and procedures for serving at the altar. ordination with cake, coffee and light refreshments.
Afterwards, the Father was totally surprised and thanked everyone
young and old for remembering his special day. Thanks to the GCU
served at Divine Parish Social Grant for providing funding for the
Liturgy. A pizza celebration.
party followed
Liturgy thanks to Karen Duricko | Byzantine Parish Coordinator
the GCU Parish
Social Grant.

Christina Aguirre |
Byzantine Parish
Coordinator

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