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st. gregory in upper st. clair, pa.
Lenten Bible Study by Father Valerian Michlik St. Gregory, Upper St. Clair, Pa.
As part of our Lenten journey, this year an exciting Lenten Bible Study took place at St. Gregory. Helenanne Hochendoner, MAT graduate of SS. Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic
Seminary, led us in an exciting study on “Women in Holy Scripture.” This three part series focused on women in the various roles they have in the Bible such as wife, mother, sister, daughter, and warrior. n
Deanery Lenten Vespers by Father Valerian Michlik St. Gregory, Upper St. Clair, Pa.
On Sunday afternoon, March 31, our parish family was honored to host one of the Pittsburgh Deanery’s Lenten Vespers. Prior to the beginning of this prayerful event, the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchial Choir presented a wonderful selection of Great Fast-Lenten hymns. Joining us for this Divine Service was His Grace, Bishop John (Kudrick), our deanery clergy, and faithful from our
local parishes. The homilist for the evening was Very Rev. Andrew J. Deskevich, protosyncellus of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh. Following the Lenten Vespers, we gathered in our Church hall for a Lenten meal and fellowship. Sincere thanks to our St. Gregory’s Chant Group, our dedicated parishioners who helped with the hospitality, and our guests who made the pilgrimage to pray together on this journey of the Great Fast. n
“Best Lent Ever” by Father Valerian Michlik St. Gregory, Upper St. Clair, Pa.
As our Lenten season is coming to an end, the Fifth Sunday of the Great Fast was busy at St. Gregory. Following the Divine Liturgy, our Library Ministry hosted a discussion group for the participants of the Best Lent Ever Program. As part of the discussion, parishioners had the opportunity to share
“Best Lent Ever” discussion group
their Lenten reflections and offer input for future programs. Members of our St. Gregory’s Bethany Ministry also met to plan their outreach ministry to the homebound and hospitalized in our parish family. During Holy Week and Pascha-Easter, members of our Bethany Ministry will conduct visitations as part of their ministry of caring. n
Father Valerian Michlik, Bishop John Kudrick
Pittsburgh Byzantine Catholc Archeparchial Choir
St. Gregory’s Bethany Ministry
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