THANK YOU to all who participated in the 3 Church Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 11!
Our honored guests were: State Senator Jim Brewster, First Responders of McKeesport Fire Station 190, and Boy Scout Troop 916. We're so grateful to have you participate in our Sept. 11th Memorial Service.
Additional thank yous to Rita's Water Ice of White Oak for their generous donation of flavored samples to all picnic attendees-a cool treat just as the sun reappeared! Thanks to all who brought the delicious food, the talented cooks at the grill, those who donated the Jump House and other kids' games, and provided the fabulous patriotic decorations. Special thanks to Jim Morozowich for the very generous use of his large blue tent, and to Br. Ambrose Ross, BHS for the amazing dessert donations! Thank you to those who donated the Raffle baskets! The Clover Belles and Beaus were fabulous, we were happy to have them join in the fun another year!
Finally, thank you to Pastor Dan, Father Bruce, Father Gregory and ALL parishioners of Free Hungarian Reformed, Holy Family National Catholic, and St. John the Baptist Ukr. Catholic churches for their hard work and effort that allowed all of us to enjoy a beautiful celebration of cooperation and Christian fellowship!
September 14 (Wednesday): Exaltation of the Holy Cross, a Solemn Holy Day.
Divine Liturgy held at St. John's only, at 9am.
September 21 (Wednesday): Fundraiser Committee Meeting to be held at St. John's church hall at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend with a cooperative attitude.
September 24 (Saturday): Flea Market at St. George's parish (Northside)
Time: 9am-3pm on 3455 California Ave. Pgh 15212 Treasures and menu of ethnic food & baked goods will be sold. Come out and find a bargain!
Pyrohy Project Announcement: Those in charge of the project for the past years have retired, and we sincerely thank Dorothy Matta & Toni Busowski for all the hard work and effort they have devoted to our parish. We also extend a very warm welcome to Brother Thomas John Hartman, BHS, who will be our new chairperson as we start a new pyrohy season! We hope to see both faithful and many new faces volunteering in our kitchen once again. Our selling season will start in the upcoming weeks, once Brother Thomas John has set the schedule, please check back for news or call the rectory at 412-672-0923.
Calendar Lottery Raffle: This is an important fundraiser for our parish! Please see the pastor or any committee person to sell tickets. It will run from January thru April 2012, with weekday prizes being $50, weekends being $100 and monthly holidays being between $200-$500! Special thanks to chairperson Maria Barnyk and Jaycox-Jawarski Funeral Home for their donation of time and printing of this fundraiser!
SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct. 1 - Corpus Christi 's Annual Respect life Dinner at 5:30pm in the parish hall on 8th & Market Sts. $10 cost covers delicious Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner. Guest speaker will be local attorney, Brad Tupi. Tickets can be purchased thru Father Gregory by calling St. John's rectory at 412-672-0923. For more info please call Corpus Christi at 412-672-0765. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door, and must be purchased by Sept. 18th.
Oct. 1 - Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus at Bellefield Hall Auditorium (Univ. of Pgh.). Concert begins at 7pm and tickets are $25 and sold by calling 412-394-3353 or visit website: http://www.proartstickets.org/ . Concert benefits Ukrainian Language Studies Program at Univ. of Pgh.
Oct. 15 - Fall Three-Church Yard Sale, featuring donut fundraiser at St. John's. Vendor tables available to rent. More information to follow later.
Oct. 30 (Sunday): Free Seminar for Families Coping with Illnesses.
Speaker will beTeryl McCaffrey, RN. Time from 1-3pm at St. Patrick's Church Hall on 310 32nd St. in McKeesport. Limited seating, please call 412-672-9641 for reservations.
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