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Gallery 1
Photos of the church, hall, and rectory.
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Gallery 2
Photos of the church, hall, and rectory.
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Holy Supper on the Eve of the Baptism of Our Lord - 01/05/08
Each year for the past 4, St. Michael's Church holds its Annual "Holy Supper" following Vespers. The supper is prepared by Protodeacon Gabriel Petorak with the help of his kitchen crew. This year 50 attended and the foods were the traditional foods served on the Eve of the Nativity of Christ. Each person used a spoon during the meal. Desert included 19 different fruits in a cup.
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Great Blessing of Water - 01/06/08
Great Blessing of Water took place following Divine Liturgy
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Many Many Years! Nicholas ! - 01/13/08
A surprise Birthday Celebration for Nick was held following Divine Liturgy and attended by his parents and parishioners.
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New Heating System - 01/27/08
A new heating system that included 2 New Gas Burners was Blessed by Father John following the Divine Liturgy. The units are "state of the art" and were installed by Jim Briggs of Clarks Summit. A light luncheon was served to those in attendance following the Blessing and Ribbon Cutting ceremonies.
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Maslenitsa following Divine Liturgy - 03/09/09
The Blini Breakfast is a tradition at St. Michael's Church and is always held on the Sunday of the Last Judgement. This is the last time we partake of dairy products until Holy Pascha.
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His Grace Bishop Tikhon serves the Liturgy - 03/19/08
A Hierarchial Pre Sanctified Litugy was served by His Grace, Bishop Tikhon with Fther John Kowalczyk and Father Dan Geeza. Following the Liturgy, a Lenten Meals was prepared by Matushka Cathy and ladies of the parish. His Grace gave inspirational remarks following the meal.
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Fourth Sunday of Great Lent - St. John Climacus
St. Michael's church hosted the Mission service for the fourth Sunday of Great Lent. A Lenten meal followed at the church hall.
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Lenten Breakfast - Lazarus Saturday - 04/19/08
Sunday school children, parents, and teachers mark Lazarus Saturday with a Lenten breakfast.
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Palm Sunday - 2008 - 04/20/08
New Processional Banners were Blessed by Father John and were donated in Loving Memory of: Paul Serniak, Guzey and Kelechawa Family and the Swirdovich Famil. Steve Myshak also received a "Gramota" for his Dedication and Work done at St. Michael's Church and Center.
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Great and Holy Friday - 04/25/08
The Burial Service of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
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Great and Holy Saturday-2008 - 04/26/08
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Pascha " Feasts of Feasts" - 04/26/07
Christ is Risen! Christos Voskrese! Christos Ameste!
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Dedication and Blessing of New Archway to Parish Cemetery - 06/15/07
On the Feast of Holy Pentecost, a new Archway to the parish cemetery was Dedicated and Blessed by His Grace, Rt Rev Tikhon assisted by Father John Kowalczyk and Protodeacon Gabriel Petorak . The Archway was constructed with wood imported from Romania and took 2 years to complete. It stands 14 feet tall and 9 feet wide.This will begin the Centennial Celebration of the parish scheduled for the year 2009.
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Graduation Party for Nick Kowalczyk - 06/21/08
Nick Kowalczyk graduated from Lakeland High School and a Party in His Honr was given by his parents, Father John and Matushka Kowalczyk at St Michael's Center.
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2008 Graduates receive Sholarships - 06/22/08
High School graduates from St Michael's were honored following Divine Liturgy and presented with sholarships. Christinea Kitchura from Forest City Regional High School; Nick Kowalczyk and David Schlasta both from Lakeland High Schoo. Starosta Joseph Krenitsky and Father John presented the scholarships.
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Chicken Barbecue - 07/05/08
Many people enjoyed the wonderful food at this year's chicken barbecue. Thanks to all those who purchased food and to all who worked hard in the kitchen getting things ready.
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Monrthly Breakfast Fundraiser - 07/27/08
Each month, a Breakfast Fundraiser will be held to raise funds for Centennial Expenses,
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US Citizenship for Yelena - 09/14/08
We congratulate Yelena on becoming a citizen of the United States and ask the Lord to bless her and her new country. She is so happy and proud be be able to call America her home and loves being part of our church in Jermyn.
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Chicken and Rib Dinner - 10/11/08
A successful Fall Chicken and Rib Dinner along with a Chinese Auction during which time 355 dinners were served.
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Orthodoxy in America
