today is the secular celebration of Father’s Day. To all of the men in our parish, we wish a Happy Father’s Day, and many, blessed years +
the society would like to meet on 6/22 immediately following Liturgy. All are welcome!
many people take advantage of the summer months to travel. Sadly, planning around church attendance is not always a consideration. You will be happy to know that there is a research tool available to locate an Orthodox Church anywhere in North America. If you are traveling, you can search for an Orthodox Church through the Assembly of Canonical Bishop’s website: https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/directories/parishes/. Simply enter a location, and you’ll never be able to claim ignorance as an excuse to miss church! Or, if you are not technologically equipped, ask Fr. Elijah and he can provide the information for you. If you plan to commune in another canonical Orthodox Church, it is appropriate to email or call the priest first to introduce yourself. Fr. Elijah provided introductions for parishioners travelling as close as State College, and as far away as Rome, Italy. Please don’t hesitate to ask!
because of the rain last week, we postponed the cemetery blessing to today. Again, weather will dictate our ability to complete this service.. Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility!
this is a polite reminder that Fr. Elijah’s doctoral residency begins on 6/9 and ends on 6/20. Father and family also have vacation plans for the 23-27 June. This will not affect Sunday Liturgy, but it will mean that Father is away from the parish during that week. Emergency contacts are published below. Thank you! - Fr. George Johnson, St. John’s, Conemaugh: (814) 539-8613 - Fr. Dragan Vukovic, St. Nicholas, Johnstown: (814) 244-4063 - Fr. Donald Shadid, St. Mary’s, Johnstown: (814)-255-2148
many thanks for the summer flowers on the Tetrapod. Please continue to bring them for Sunday and Holy Day liturgies. They truly beautify the temple and glorify God!
the officers of Holy Assumption will meet for their quarterly meeting. The ideal day and time for this would be during coffee social on the 1st Sunday of July.