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Parish Matching Funds

St. Mary Magdalene Byzantine Catholic Church St. John the Baptist
FAirviEw PArk, oh Byzantine Catholic

Annual European Festival Church
On September 27, St. Mary southsidE-PittsburGh, PA
Magdalene Byzantine Catholic
Church in Fairview Park, Night at the Races
welcomed guests from across This parish’s annual Night at the
Northeast Ohio to its 15 Races was held on Saturday,
th
Annual European Festival. The September 13. A fun night
day was filled with the rich out with friends and family to
traditions and the vibrant culture support ongoing repairs at the
of Eastern Europe. Visitors church. The main focus this year
enjoyed homemade dishes, is new carpeting in the entrance
lively performances and folk and nave areas. Thanks to all
music that honored the parishioners’ heritage. The who attended and to the GCU
event concluded with raffles and dancing to the Tom for the Parish Matching Funds.
Ketrenich Orchestra.
St. Mary Magdalene extends heartfelt thanks to all Beverley Rebovich | Byzantine Parish
who made this year’s festival possible, including our Coordinator
performers, sponsors, volunteers, guests and the GCU
Parish Matching Funds program.
We look forward to welcoming
everyone back to the 16 Annual
th
European Festival in 2026. Come
hungry-Come curious-Come
celebrate!

Website:
StMaryMagdaleneByzantine.org

Tom Kolba | Byzantine Parish Coordinator

St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church
whitE PLAins, ny

Tag Sale
The parishes annual Tag Sale was held outdoors on Friday,
October 10 and Saturday, October 11. Unfortunately, Saturday
it rained all day, as it did for our spring sale. Hope we have
better luck next year with the weather. Thanks to the GCU
Parish Matching Funds program for the additional income.
Parish Coordinator Ann Kachmar (right) presents GCU Matching
Ann Kachmar | Byzantine Parish Coordinator
Funds check to Fr. Ihor Vorontsov and Deacon Mike Sivulich.

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