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Ascension Byzantine Catholic Church
ClairTon, Pa

Children’s Games at Parish Picnic
Ascension Church held their annual church picnic on Sunday,
September 22 in the church hall. Grilled hot dogs and burgers
were on the menu and guests brought a delicious variety of side
dishes adding to the buffet! Fr. Christopher Burke joined us and
gave the blessing before the meal. After dinner, the children
enjoyed fall games by first diving into a bale of straw searching
for candy. They tried their luck at eating donuts on a string. Fr.
Fr. Ivan with kids looking for coins.
Ivan Mina watched as they dug into a gooey pumpkin searching
for hidden coins! Picnic guests participated in a basket raffle and
winners were thrilled when their names were called as winners!
Veterans Recognition
Monsignor Lawrence Dominik and
Fr. Christopher Burke assisted Fr.
Ivan Mina as he blessed veterans
after the Liturgy at Ascension Church
on November 10. The ECF children
prepared a program to honor the
veterans. They wrote poems and
letters and took turns reading them
in honor of the day. Everyone was
invited to the social hall afterwards
to enjoy coffee and cake. The GCU
Parish Social Grant provided funding
for the social.
Veterans recognition event.
Patricia Roberts | Byzantine Parish Coordinator

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Annual Parish Picnic Patronal Feast of the Protecting Veil
Although it was a very rainy and wet day, parishioners and guests On Tuesday, October 1 a social was held after
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turned out to enjoy plenty of grilled kielbasa, hot dogs and other Liturgy at the rectory for those who attended
dishes brought by fellow parishioners. The kids certainly enjoyed in honor of the parish feast day. Cake and
the bounce house regardless of how hard it rained. cordials were served. Thanks to the GCU
Parish Social Grant for assisting with funding.
Michael Sapsara | Byzantine Parish Coordinator
Fr. Paul-Alexander Shutt, OSB | Byzantine Parish Coordinator

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