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2018 Holy Week Schedule
We look forward to seeing you at our Holy Week services: PALM SUNDAY – APRIL 1 9:00 a.m. Matins and Blessing of Palms 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy followed by a luncheon hosted by the church school families THEME: The triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem before His voluntary death is recalled. Carrying palm branches, the faithful join in procession around […]
Church School Retreat Series
Our church school added a new “Journey to the Kingdom” retreat series to our program this year spearheaded by Father Meletios, our deacons and our reader. At our last three retreats our church school families enjoyed learning about iconography, Christ’s Nativity, and preparation for Lent. Be sure to mark your calendar for the fourth and final engaging and enriching retreat […]
This Saturday — Lamb Shish Kabob Dinner
Join us this Saturday, October 14th from 12 pm to 5 pm for our delicious Lamb Shish Kabob dinner: $17 Lamb Shish Kabob Dinner includes: 1 skewer of lamb rice and green beans salad pita bread dessert beverage Add an additional lamb skewer to your dinner for $8 Hope to see you on Saturday!
Fresh Express Food Distribution
We appreciate the great support of help we received distributing fresh food to our neighbors in New Kensington via Westmoreland County Food Bank’s Operation Fresh Express. Thank you to the United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington parishioners for their assistance with the distribution.
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“Journey Toward the Kingdom” Church School Retreat
Join us at our first “JOURNEY TOWARD THE KINGDOM” St. George Church School Retreat Saturday, October 7th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the church hall (dinner included), followed by Vespers at 6:00 pm Bring your favorite icon Our clergy and readers will guide us on a tour of the iconography in our church and help us understand their […]
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First Day of Church School
We kicked off another church school year with Matins and a church school blessing. After Liturgy we handed out Creative Arts awards and each sixth grader was gifted a bible. Thanks to the St. George bookstore, and those who support the bookstore, for donating the bibles to our sixth graders. We look forward to another fruitful church school year!
2017 Creative Arts Winners
Congratulations to our 2017 Creative Arts Winners. Art Awards Marina Zafaran – 1st Place 5th Grade Maria Zafaran – 2nd place High School Photography Awards Maria Zafaran – 2nd Place 10th Grade Media Award Maria Zafaran – 2nd Place High School All children who submitted creative projects will be recognized this Sunday after Liturgy:
See you at the 2017 Food Festival!
Parsley is all chopped for the toubouleh! Hummus and Bubba Ghanouj are all freshly made and packaged! Meat Pies, Kibbee and Spinach Pies are made and ready to pop in the oven! Falafel and Kafta are waiting for your orders! The stuffed grape leaves are always a favorite that sells out quickly! And those beautfiul, scrumptious, homemade Syrian desserts are […]
Transfiguration Monastery Retreat
We enjoyed a delightful retreat at Transfiguration Monastery in Ellwood City. Our visit started and ended with prayer and in between we enjoyed tours of the monastery and chats with Mother Christophora, a picnic lunch, and a walk around the beautiful grounds. We thank Mother Christophora and the other mothers and sisters for their wonderful hospitality. We look forward to making […]
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Preparing for Emergencies – IOCC Program at Holy Trinity on Sunday