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St. John Byzantine Catholic Church
hAzleton, PA

Parish Anniversary Liturgy
St. John Parish hosted the
weekly Stations of the Cross
in the Greater Hazleton Area.
Benediction was concelebrated
by Fr. Eugen Hradi and Fr. Andrii
Dumnych of Pittson, PA. After
Stations all enjoyed a concert
by the Pittson/Swoyersville
Byzantine Catholic churches
Choir. Following the concert all
enjoyed refreshments provided Judy Betterly, Monica Washko, Judy
by parishioners and the GCU Yurcho and Dave Patrick.
Parish Social Grant.

Judy Betterly | Byzantine Parish Coordinator

St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church
nesquehoning, PA

Easter Treat
The faithful of St. Mary Byzantine Church received a special treat
after Easter Liturgy. Rev. Vasyl Chepelskyy is shown presenting the
oldest parishioner, Mary Lesisko,
97, pictured with her son Tom, an
Easter treat. Ted & Mai Ling Dacey
greet former parishioner, Joe
Kovatch, visiting for Easter.

Mary McKee | Byzantine Parish
Coordinator

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