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St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
wHiteStone, ny

St. Nicholas Fundraiser Luncheon
On December 8, 2024, St. Mary’s Sisterhood held its
annual St. Nicholas Fundraiser Luncheon in honor of
the church’s Patron Saint. The luncheon began with
a visit from St. Nicholas, who spoke about the life of
St. Nicholas and gave the children gifts.
Thanks to the committee who served an excellent
Lenten style meal catered from a local restaurant.
Following lunch, people were offered the opportunity Fr. Nicholas accepts GCU check
Some of the kids liked St. Nicholas to be included in a community Christmas card. The from Laura Muhlfeld for St. Nich-
and some did not! afternoon ended with a raffle with over fifty baskets olas Orthodox Church.
brimming with fabulous, donated items.
Proceeds will be used to continue making repairs to the interior of the church.
Fr. Nicholas and the members of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church sincerely thank the
GCU for its continued generous support. We are most grateful!
Laura Muhlfeld

GCU Supported Parish Events

Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church
bingHaMton, ny

Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church
endiCott, ny

St. Nicholas, on December 1, 2024. with St. Nicholas. It was wonderful to
Following Liturgy, celebrated by Very see the smiles, hear the laughter and
Rev. Steven Galuschik and Rev. Fr. Dcn. share the fellowship with the children
Richard Terza. A social hour followed of all ages as one church family.
St. Nicholas arrives at the event. with coffee, pastries and appetizers in We are thankful to GCU Parish
the Holy Spirit Parish Center. Social Grant for helping us with the
Saint Nicholas Celebration Following the social hour, Atrio costs of this event.
The parishes of Holy Spirit Church Banquet Hall provided a chance to
and Ss. Peter and Paul Church united celebrate the “child in all of us” with a Daria Shierly | Endicott, NY Byzantine Parish
as one parish family to celebrate delicious buffet-style dinner and a visit Coordinator

Some of the many tables at the St. Nicholas celebration.

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