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St. Pius X Byzantine Catholic Church
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St. Nicholas Christmas Party
St. Pius X Church held a St. Nicholas Christmas party on
the afternoon of Saturday, December 7. The day was filled
with games, a delicious buffet lunch, many
rounds of bingo, Christmas caroling and a
visit by St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas presented
an educational and informative history lesson Above: Kim Kolesar, Andrea & Margaret Pan-
before calling the children to come forward to chura, Geri O’Connor, Fr. Michael, Pat Martin,
receive a gift. Beth Gulyasy, Skip Martin and Norma Langol.
At left: Fr. Michael as St. Nicholas along with
Kim Kolesar | Byzantine Parish Coordinator cantor Geri O’Connor and Skip Martin.
Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church Holy Trinity
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Covered Dish Social
On December 24, following evening Divine
Liturgy, a covered dish was held in the church
social hall. This annual event is hosted by the
GCU Parish Coordinator, and members were
asked to bring something to share. GCU provided
sandwiches and drinks for the event through the
Parish Social Grant program.
Monthly Social Hour
The parish’s monthly social hour will continue in
2025 with the support of the GCU Home Office
by providing funds through the Parish Social
Grant to offset the costs of these events.
The kids with St. Nicholas. Upcoming Parish Event
As 2025 begins, Holy Trinity Parish is once again
Children’s Christmas Party planning to hold its annual Cash Bash. This GCU
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, the children of the ECF Matching Funds event is scheduled for Saturday,
program at Holy Ghost Church sang songs and enjoyed April 12, 2025, from 6-9 . Tickets are available
pm
a visit from St. Nicholas. A luncheon was provided by the through members of the parish or by contacting
GCU Parish Social Grant program. Georgia Lehman at 814.242.2083. Ticket includes
a spaghetti dinner and 9 chances to win cash
Donna Herron | Byzantine Parish Coordinator
throughout the evening. In addition there will be
other raffles and fundraisers available for purchase.
Georgia Lehman | Byzantine Parish Coordinator
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