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Celebration of the Nativity of the Theotokos
Our celebration this year was held on the leave taking of the Feast Sunday September 12th, with His Grace Bishop Tikhon presiding.
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Children's Community Festival 2010
This was a festival sponsored by St. Mary's in order to reach out to
the community. We held our first Pet Blessing, gave Parish tours, had a
preforming magician, an inflatable bouncy, other kids games, a DJ, and
food. We had over 150 people attend from 4pm-8pm on Sunday afternoon.
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Lazarus Saturday Baptisms
Welcome the newly illumined Miller Family into the Holy Orthodox Chruch!!
Andrew (Seraphim) Margaret, Alexandra, Courtney (Kyrieakie), Isaac (Andrew), Britney (Anna).
May God grant you many years!
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9/11 Service
   On Friday September 11th the faithful from St. Mary's joined the faithful of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church of Nesquehoning, PA, and many others from the surrounding community, for a service of prayer, remembering those who lost their lives on that fateful day.
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100th Celebration
Please enjoy these pictures and if you have any you would like to send please email them to fr.danielm@gmail.com
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Day Camp 09
This year we tried some thing different. This Day Camp was open to all children of the surrounding community. We had 15 children come to visit from 9-12 Wed.-Sat, it was a joyful fun time. The Ladies Aid provided a lunch each day, and we had a craft time, game time and a time of instruction. The Youth of St. Mary's led the games and helped with the craft time as well as many other volunteers from the parish. We ended with Divine Liturgy (Dormition) and a carnival following (which we did not take pictures of unfortunately) on Saturday, which drew many others from the local community. We hope next year will be as blessed as this year!! Please pray for us and the children!!
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2008DinnerDance
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Missionary Visit
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90thBday
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Mary Lutash 90th Birthday
Happy Birthday Mary! May God grant you many more years!!
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PaintingBlue
In July the Cupolas of St. Mary's Orthodox Church were painted and gold leafed. Cupolas are a beautiful and distictive feature of most Orthodox parishes throught the world. The Cupola has deep meaning and significance. There are seven cupolas on our parish- seven being the number of perfection. The cupolas are sometimes refered to as "onion" domes because of there shape, but this is really not the shape they represent. They are actually depicting the shape of a woman's womb, where a child grows and matures before entering the world. This is important because they specifically represent the womb of the Theotokos the birthgiver and Mother of The Lord Jesus Christ. The entrance of the God of the Universe into the world was as an infant child. The most amazing thing to contemplate is that this God and Creator of all that exists became small enough to live in the womb of the Holy Virgin! Sometimes you will see these cupolas with stars on them. This echos this idea that the womb of the Virgin was 'made more spacious than the heavens' order to contain the Lord of all. Enjoy the slideshow.
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Youth Camp out 2008 - 07/07/08
St. Mary's youth traveled to Mauch Lake State Park to camp. The group of 9 campers had a great time swimming, biking, hiking, playing ultimate frisbee and eating great camp food!!
They also spent time studing the scriptures and discussing important issues of life. The number one priority for all of us is to Love God with all the strength we can. The youth also discussed the importance of respecting and loving their parents. The final session was devoted to St. Tatiana who prayed to God for His guidance in making His will their only goal in life.
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Pentecost Memorial Sat. Blessings
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Memorial Day 08
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Benny and Olga Macalush 60th
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FridaytoPascha
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Keanon/SilouanBaptism - 04/19/08
Keanon Baptism
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Visit to St. Luke's - 09/30/07
On Sept. 30th St. Mary's Choir and Father Daniel visited the fifth
floor of St. Luke's Hospital, where many of our family members are now
residing. The Choir sang a number of selections from the Divine Liturgy
and Vespers as well as praying a few litanies as well. The choir was
under the direction of Wash (Herky) King. Many of the residents of the
fith floor came out fro this blessed time of prayer and singing.
Perhaps you will recognize a few familar faces!
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PatronalFeast - 09/09/07
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