On Holy Saturday morning March 26, members of the Byzantine Catholic Serra Club gathered at St. Gregory Church in Upper St. Clair to assemble wicker baskets full of Paschal foods for Easter dinner at the Seminary. Serra Club members prepared … Continue reading
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Procession of glory
Processing outside around their church in a cold temperature during Great and Holy Friday services March 25, the pre-school children of St. John the Baptist Church in Lyndora, Pa. carried homemade icons. They were following their pastor, Father Leo Schlosser, … Continue reading
Having a (meat)ball in Clymer for a great cause
As part of their “Faith Community Outreach” the dedicated folks at St. Anne Church, Clymer Pa. recently made 165 dozen cooked meatballs. Demand was so great that they were promptly sold and all profit ($750) was designated to a special … Continue reading
‘Amoris Laetitia’ welcomed by Family Life chairman
USCCB’s Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth Head Gives Thumbs-Up to Pope’s Apostolic Exhortation from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops WASHINGTON — Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love), released April 8, … Continue reading
ORE programs fulfill community needs: Women’s Day
Pre-Cana, Women’s Day events enrich participants of varied demographics Two programs, the Pre-Cana marriage preparation program and Women’s Day of Reflection recently were conducted and sponsored by the Archeparchy’s Office of Religious Education (ORE) on March 5 and 19, and … Continue reading
ORE programs fulfill community needs: Pre-Cana 2016
Pre-Cana, Women’s Day Events Enrich Participants of Varied Demographics Two programs, the Pre-Cana marriage preparation program and Women’s Day of Reflection recently were conducted and sponsored by the Archeparchy’s Office of Religious Education (ORE) on March 5 and 19, and … Continue reading
Serrans pause to reflect
Retreat Day a Refreshing Experience The Byzantine Serra Club’s Lenten Retreat day was an intimate one, due to other events scheduled in the Archeparchy on that March 12 day at the Seminary. Father Jason Charron was the guest presenter; he … Continue reading
Follow-Up: Statute of Limitations
from the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference HARRISBURG — State lawmakers are considering legislation that would retroactively nullify the statute of limitations for filing a civil lawsuit alleging childhood sexual abuse. It would force parishes, dioceses, schools, and charities to defend cases … Continue reading
Pascha 2016 Pastoral Message
Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen!
Christos Voskrese! Voistinnu Voskrese!
May the Risen Lord bring joy and peace to your hearts!
Easter brings His promise that all darkness and fear will be driven away. When the women and the Apostles came to the tomb, it was a time filled with sadness and fear. They were sad at the loss of their dear friend and spiritual leader. They were fearful that the soldiers could arrest them at any moment. Despite their fear, they went to the tomb to complete the burial preparations.
The Apostle’s and women’s fear was changed to joy and gladness when they discovered that Jesus was not there, but that He had arisen. Jesus appeared to them in his glorified body. He continued to be with them until the Ascension. His presence with them proved to them and to us that what He proclaimed and taught them during his life was the Truth. Our belief in his teachings reveals the way to live and to treat each other with mercy and kindness. Giving our lives as servants will allow us to be resurrected to eternal life with the Saints in heaven. Continue reading
PA Catholic Conference Report: Justice Out of Balance
State lawmakers vote for legislation that could bankrupt Catholic parishes, schools & ministries HARRISBURG – Parish volunteers and employees who work with children know firsthand the measures now in place to protect the children in their care from abuse, including … Continue reading
