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Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Byzantine Catholic Church
virginia BeaCh, va

Labor Day, Labor and Play
On Monday, September 2, fifteen parishioners,
worked from 9 am until 12 noon beautifying the
parish grounds, then enjoyed a hot dog lunch. We
worked again until 3 pm when we were joined by
more parishioners, and even some of our neighbors,
who we had invited to “Come and See” our Byzantine
Parish. Thanks to the GCU Parish Social Grant for St. John Byzantine Catholic Church
assisting with funding for the day’s activities. wilkes-Barre, Pa

Joe Bernard | Byzantine Parish Coordinator Appreciation Luncheon
St. John Parish held an appreciation lunch on the feast
of Archangel Michael (November 8), at Miller’s Ale
House Restaurant for the members of St. John’s cleaning
crew. The cleaning crew members are volunteers who
dedicate their time and hard work to cleaning the church
monthly. Thank you GCU for the Parish Social Grant
program funding that assisted with this luncheon.

Ivanna Prodanets | Byzantine Parish Coordinator

Some of the crowd at the celebration.

St. Anne Byzantine Catholic Church
ClYMer, Pa

Anniversary Celebration Dinner
St. Anne’s parishioners and family celebrated the 50
th
Anniversary of the Blessing and Dedication of the church
with a celebratory dinner on Sunday, October 13. Agnes
Long was recognized
as one of the church
founders. It was a
wonderful gathering. St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church
Thanks to the GCU
Parish Social program windBer, Pa
for assisting with
funding for the dinner. Annual Parish Picnic
On Sunday, August 18, 2024 St. Mary Church held its
Janet Petro | Byzantine annual parish picnic. Following Liturgy a picnic lunch
Parish Coordinator took place in the parish basement. Thank you GCU for
providing the food through the Parish Social Grant.
Fr. Wes Mash presenting flowers to
Agnes Long in honor of her being a Thresa Valko | Byzantine Parish Coordinator
founding member of the church.

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