will be held on 2 November at the Cathedral Parish of St. Alexander Nevsky in Allison Park. Each parish should send at least one voting delegate. Additional observers are welcome. Please speak with Fr. Elijah if you can attend and represent our parish. Lunch is provided.
Parishes and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America are urged to offer prayers for all those impacted by the destruction left by Hurricane Helene late last week. International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is offering emergency assistance and is accepting donations towards supporting the ongoing relief efforts. Donations may be made at the IOCC website: https://iocc.org Please consider helping those in need with a contribution towards the relief efforts.
Orthodox Christians aged 18-35 are invited to a weekend of reflection, fellowship, and spiritual renewal at the annual Young Adult Fall Retreat, happening the weekend of October 25-27, 2024 at Camp Nazareth. This year's theme, "Caring for God's Creation: The Self," will be explored by keynote speaker Alex Balouris, who will guide participants in understanding how we can honor God by caring for our mental, physical, and spiritual health. For more details and registration, visit https://tinyurl.com/yafall2024
is scheduled for Saturday, 26 October from 6 to 8 pm. All donations toward treat bags can be placed in the church hall between now and 20 October. We will pack treat bags on Sunday, 20 October immediately following Liturgy. Volunteers for packing bags & distributing treats are needed, and, as always, much appreciated. As of right now, there are not enough supplies to engage in this outreach project. In the next 2 weeks, we will determine if we should cancel. Input or support is appreciated.
will hold a purse & prize bingo and basket raffle on Sunday, 20 October at Queen of Angels Social Hall. A flyer with additional information is posted in the church. Seating is limited to 200, and tickets are $30 per person. Speak with Sharon Swirchak, or call 814.754.5584.
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School will host the 2024 Pro-Life Prayer Breakfast on October 19 at 9:00 am. The event is sponsored by the Cambria-Somerset Citizens Concerned for Life. All sympathetic parties are invited to attend. The keynote speaker is Kristan Hawkins, president of Student for Life America. Suggested donation is $15. Contact Ann Pole at 814.472.8584, or Steve Dillon at 814.241.2772.
if you are a veteran of any branch of the armed forces, you are invited to Admiral Peary AVTS on Thursday, 7 November at 8 am, or 12 pm for a free meal (breakfast in the morning, lunch in the afternoon). The address is 948 Benjamin Franklin Highway, Ebensburg, Pa. 15931. Cosmetology students will also offer a free haircut or non- chemical treatment. You may call 814.472.6490, extension 335 to reserve a spot.
Daylight Saving Time: ends on 3 November 2024. Remember to “fall back” one hour before bed on 11/2.