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St. Mary
Byzantine Catholic Church
HAzLeton, PA

Anniversary of Founding of the Church
The 135 Anniversary of the founding of
th
St. Mary BC Church was held on August
25, 2024 with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
led by Bishop Kurt Burnett and area clergy.
Light refreshments were available to all in
attendance before proceeding to a banquet.
Thank you to the GCU Parish Social Grant for
the financial assistance for the event. SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church
BeAveR MeAdows, PA
Rick Hoppey | Byzantine Parish Coordinator
Beginning of ECF Student Year
On Sunday, September 15 the ECF students from SS. Peter &
Paul Church enjoyed a GCU provided meal at the beginning
St. Michael of their school year studies. Father Vasyl Chepelskyy is pastor
of the church. ECF instructors are Dr. Marisue Rayno, Denise
Byzantine Catholic Church Daniels and cantor Mike Komishock.
FLusHIng, MI
Michael Komishock | Byzantine Parish Coordinator
Dormition Celebration
On Saturday, August 17, St. Michael Parish
celebrated the Dormition with a Liturgy and
a parish picnic that followed. The picnic was
enjoyed by all despite the rain. Ice cream dessert
was provided by the GCU Parish Social Grant.

Pat Chartier | Byzantine Parish Coordinator

St. Pius X Byzantine Catholic Church
PIttsBuRgH, PA

Patriotic Social Honoring Ann Danchenka’s 101 birthday
st
An early Labor Day patriotic social was held after Saturday evening Liturgy
on August 24. The social honored long-time member, Ann Danchenka who
turned 101 in August.
Prizes were given to
those in attendance
who dressed
patriotically. Thanks
to the GCU Parish
Social Grant program
for funding the event.
Kim Kolesar | Byzantine
Parish Coordinator
Ann Danchenka with Parish Coordi-
nator Kim Kolesar.

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