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FRATERNAL

Sacred Heart
Byzantine Catholic Church
liVonia, Mi

Parish Trivia Night
Members of Sacred Heart Church tested
their knowledge of trivia after enjoying a light
supper paid for by the GCU Parish Social At left: Trivia Mistress Anne Nagrant. At right: The winning team, the Travelers.
Grant program. Three teams competed trying
to answer questions asked by the trivia mistress, Visit From St. Nicholas
GCU member Anne Nagrant. St. Nicholas paid a visit to Sacred Heart Church on Sunday,
December 8 after the Divine Liturgy. Before Liturgy, the
students placed their shoes under a small Christmas tree
in the banquet hall. St. Nick put chocolate gold coins and
other candy in the shoes. After the parishioners enjoyed
their luncheon, he entered the hall and was greeted by the
parishioners singing the “Hymn to St. Nicholas.” He gave
presents to the ECF students
and some visiting children.
The GCU Parish Social Grant
program supplied the gifts.

Marianne Nagrant | Byzantine Parish
Coordinator
At left: St. Nicholas with the members who were in attendance. At right: The kids shoes filled with goodies.

St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church St. John Chrysostom
yoUngStown, oH Byzantine Catholic Church
pittSbUrgH, pa
GCU Christmas Party
On Sunday, December 8, St. Mary Church held its annual St. Nicholas Parish Brunch
Christmas party. A delicious buffet with wonderful desserts was On Sunday, December 8, St. John Parish held a St.
made by Dave Muransky (wife Karen’s recipes). The food was Nicholas brunch. St. Nicholas paid a visit and he
blessed by Fr. John Welch before the meal. Parish Coordinator gave parish children a gift bag. All had a great time
Dave Muransky planned and hosted this wonderful annual thanks to the GCU Parish Social Grant.
event. Fun was had by all in attendance. Thanks to the GCU
Parish Social Grant for funding John Niskach | Byzantine Parish Coordinator
the event. May God grant us all
many blessed years!

David Muransky | Byzantine Parish
Coordinator St. Nicholas
Byzantine Catholic Church
brownSVille, pa

Mother’s Day / Father’s Day Gifts
Small gifts and flowers were purchased and given
to the mothers & fathers of the Parish for Mother’s
& Father’s Day.

Melody Yeardie | Byzantine Parish Coordinator

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