ANNUAL PARISH MEETING – 2nd NOTICE! St

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY 2023 IS COMING ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 THIS YEAR!  Once again, our church is teaming up with IOCC in our annual Souper Bowl of Caring.  St

  NICHOLAS ORTHODOX CHURCH – HELP REQUIRED! This is a call for anyone and everyone able to help at our church on Monday, January 16th and Tuesday, January 17th at 10:00 A.M. to prepare our church hall for the Church Hall Renovation Project and also to take down all of the decorations from the Nativity. There is a lot of work to be done and the more persons we have, the quicker the process will be to complete.  Please see Tom Pingor if you are interested and can come down and help.  Thank you

  CEMETERY – CEMETERY ASSOCIATION 4TH QUARTER AND ANNUAL MEETINGS – DATE CHANGES!  The 4th Quarter Cemetery meeting, as well as the annual Cemetery Association meeting is reschedule as follows: 4th Quarter Meeting – Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. (Sunday School Building).  Auditors will Meet at 1:00 P.M. for 4th Quarter and Year-end Audits.  Annual Meeting: Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 11:30 A.M

NICHOLAS ORTHODOX CHURCH – CHURCH HALL RENOVATION PROJECT! The church hall will undergo renovations between January 18, 2023 and February 10, 2023. During this time period, the church hall will not be accessible and off limits to all parishioners and clergy.  The renovations will include asbestos abatement (01/18 – 02/01), installation of a French drain and sump pump (02/01 – 02/02), and installation of a new tile floor (02/06 – 02/10).  Therefore, there will not be any coffee socials on the following

  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  All parishioners are respectfully requested to look for opportunities to help keep our church beautiful-looking and well maintained.  It is everyone’s responsibility to make an effort to support our parish with your time, talents, and treasures.  As our number of faithful members decline, we need everyone to contribute, not only on Sunday, but throughout the week and throughout the months to ensure that we have a clean and functional environment for our fellow parishioners to worship and

The ACRY has "Thanks" all around: The ACRY would like to THANK everyone who supported the ACRY Annual Diocesan Yearbook by becoming a Patron, Booster or having a Memorial Listing.  And, those who purchased the cookie platters.  Because of you, it was a success.  Thank you for your support!  The Senior ACRY thanks you, also, for your quick response in purchasing the Lots-O-Luck Calendars.  They are All Sold.  Thank you for supporting this fundraiser for the National ACRY’S Scholarship, Publication

  ACRY HOLIDAY PARTY ON JAN. 15, 2023 AT ANTONELLI EVENT CENTER IN NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA AT 1:00 PM!  The Homestead ACRY invites you to join them for lunch and holiday fun on Sunday, January 15th at Antonelli Event Center, located at 100 Colony Drive, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 at 1:00 PM.  Please RSVP to Stephanie Kennedy by January 3 at (412) 514-1843 or suznickkennedy@gmail.com

BUY PLENTY OF CHANCE TICKETS TODAY IN ADVANCE OF A GALA CHRISTMAS RAFFLE DRAWING ON JANUARY 7TH!  The prizes are fabulous and consist of: A beautiful Lenox Candle and $255 worth of gift cards.  Ticket prices are $5 for 8 tickets; $10 for 16 tickets and $20 for 32 tickets.  If your ticket is drawn, you pick your prize!  Seek out Pani Deborah who has all those lucky winning numbers in her possession.  And, try to win a “present” for yourself at the Nativity Feast of Christ

CONGRATULATIONS! TO THE NEWLY ELECTED ACRY OFFICERS!   President:  Cathy Pawlik Vice President:  John Fedornock, II Financial Secretary: Michele Hubert Recording Secretary: Lucy Tomko Auditors:  Carol Dunn, Stephanie Kennedy, Andrea Labik, and Andrea Zober Sergeant of Arms:  John Fedornock, III Publicity Director:  Aliska Zak Sunshine Girl: Cheryl Tomko

The Senior ACRY Chapter #11 appreciates your support!   The Sr. ACRY sends a heartfelt "Thank You" to everyone for supporting our Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale!    (next sale: toothpaste & dental floss!)

ACRY ANNUAL DIOCESAN YEARBOOK! If you would like to see your name appear in this 2023 ACRY Yearbook, please see Michele Tomko.  Patrons are $6.00; Boosters: $3.00; and, Memorial Listing: $6.00.  This informative journal represents the activities of this past year and important calendar and contact information for you in the coming year.  Thank you for your support

PLENTY OF HOMEMADE SOUPS AND HALUSKI ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE IN THE CHURCH KITCHEN FREEZER!  Including chicken noodle, vegetable, bean, and Beef Barley.  See Michele Tomko to purchase & pickup

There is such a strong demand for this Slavic delicacy, and we will try and please our customers during the upcoming Advent season.  Please lend us your time, talents, and treasures as good stewards of St. Nicholas. Sign your name to the designated list, located on the display case in the gift shop.  Saturday, December 16th from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. is the date and time that we will be making this “favorite” of Eastern European cuisine. Contact Jean Collantoni with your availability