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Grandparents Day.

Patronage of the Mother of God
Byzantine Catholic Church
BalTiMore, Md

Grandparents Day Celebration
St. Pius X Byzantine On Sunday, September 8, Patronage Church celebrated
Catholic Church Grandparents Day. “Grandparents are proud of their
PiTTsBurgh, Pa grandchildren, just as children are proud of their parents.”
(Proverbs 17:6) Following Divine Liturgy, our grandparents
were treated to Maryland’s famous Smith Island and Pimlico
Fall Social cakes. Everyone enjoyed this special occasion and our
After Sunday church is especially appreciative for the funding provided
Liturgy on by the GCU Parish Social Program. Fr. Vasyl Symyon is the
November 17, parish administrator.
everyone was
invited to the Veterans Day Celebration
auditorium for a In honor of Veterans Day, our church celebrated a special
Fall Social. The hall was festively decorated commemoration intention for living and deceased veterans
with pumpkins, holiday plates, napkins and during Divine Liturgy held on Sunday, November 10. We
food. Many compliments were received as thank all veterans for their service! Afterward, everyone in
people had a fun time relaxing and socializing. attendance enjoyed decorated Veterans Day cakes thanks
Thanks to the GCU for the funding through the to the GCU Parish Social Program. Your thoughtfulness in
Parish Social Grant. continuing the Parish Social Program, is truly appreciated.
Kim Kolesar | Byzantine Parish Coordinator Dennis Kotula | Byzantine Parish Coordinator

Veterans Day.

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