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Christopher Rocknage Ordination - 08/22/10
On Sunday August 22, Deacon Christopher Rocknage was ordained to the Holy Priesthood by His Grace Rt. Rev. Dr. Mitrophan, Serbian Orthodox Bishop of Eastern America. Father Christopher and Popadija Andreja will serve the parish community of Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church in Lebanon, PA.
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Deacon Christopher is led to the Altar, making 3 prostrations
Deacon Christopher kneeling before the Holy Altar
Dcn Christopher is led around the Holy Altar 1 of 3
Dcn Christopher is led around the Holy Altar 2 of 3
Dcn Christopher is led around the Holy Altar 3 of 3
Bishop Mitrophan recites the prayer of ordination 1 of 2
Bishop Mitrophan recites the prayer of ordination 2of 2
Bishop Mitrophan presents Fr. Christopher with epitrachelion - Axios!
Bishop Mitrophan vests Fr. Christopher with the girdle - Axios!
Bishop Mitrophan vests Fr. Christopher with the phelonion - Axios!
Bishop Mitrophan vests Fr. Christopher with the phelonion - Axios!
Bishop Mitrophan vests Fr. Christopher with the phelonion - Axios!
Bishop Mitrophan vests Fr. Christopher with the phelonion - Axios!
The newly ordained Fr. Christopher - Dostojin!
Fr. Christopher administers Holy Communion
Fr. Christopher administers Holy Communion
Banquet honoring Fr. Christopher
Parish President Steve Kracinovsky presents a gift of new vestments
Men's Club President Dan Vranesevic presents a gift of (2) blessing crosses
Kolo president Dee Dee Basko presents a gift of Pyx and Baptism sets
Sisterhood president Jan Pcholinski presents a gift of money
Young at Hearts treasurer Donna Medich presents a gift of money
Fr. Christopher addresses the gathering
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International Village 2010 - 08/17/10
Friends and neighbors gathered during the week of August 16th at Renziehausen Park in McKeesport, PA for the 51st Annual International Village. Thanks to all of our parish community who came out to help during this week. Thanks to you our annual fundraising efforts were successful again this year!
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Christopher Chants the Matins Service with Nada James
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Christopher Rocknage Ordination - 02/14/10
For the first time in our 108 year history, our parish family witnessed the ordination to the Holy Diaconate of a son of our parish- Christopher Stephen Rocknage. Through the ancient and beautiful rite of Laying on of Hands, His Grace Bishop Dr. Mitrofan of the Eastern Diocese invoked the Holy Spirit to , "Heal that which is infirm and to complete that which is lacking..." A reception immediately followed the Hierarchial Liturgy in honor of the newly ordained Father Deacon Christopher and his wife Andreja. Axios! Mnoga ja Ljeta!
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Olivia Eremic waits to present flowers to His Grace
Altar servers prepare to greet His Grace
His Grace Bishop Dr. Mitrophan arrives
Prayers before the Royal Doors
Prayers before the Royal Doors
His Grace blesses the congregation
St. Sava Choir sings Ton Despotin
His Grace prepares to be vested in the center of the Church
Vesting His Grace
Vesting His Grace
Vesting His Grace
Vesting His Grace
Vesting His Grace
Vesting His Grace
Vesting His Grace
Vesting His Grace
Vesting His Grace
Vesting His Grace
Vesting His Grace
His Grace ordains Christopher to the Sub-Diaconate
His Grace ties the orarion around Christopher's waist
His Grace washes his hands in preparation for the Holy Liturgy
Chrstopher Stands before the icon of Christ
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Parish Slava Celebrated - 01/31/10
Our parish celebrated our Patronal Feast with a delicious banquet in the Church Hall immediately following the Divine Liturgy. The school children, ages 5 – 18 presented a wonderful program with most children memorizing their declamatcia ~ approximately 150 people shared in the fellowship of our St. Sava Day program.
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Parish Officers Take Oath - 01/24/10
Immediately following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, January 24th, the parish council and all officers of our supporting organizations took the oath of office. During the brief service, Proto Stevo exhorted all officers to act in "one mind and one spirit" in unity and in love, keeping Jesus Christ as the focus in all their actions and all their decisions.
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Brady Family Hosts Youth Group Breakfast - 01/23/10
On Saturday, January 23rd, the Brady family hosted a breakfast for the youth group in their North Huntingdon home. The teens enjoyed a buffet of scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, bagels and fruit. Proto Stevo and youth group advisor Joyce Yovetich attended the January meeting which was also held. The group discussed recent activities and planned ways in which they could help the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti.
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Christmas Day 2010 - 01/07/10
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Christmas Eve 2010 - 01/06/10
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2009 Advent Party - 12/27/09
Our Church School Advent Party was held on Sunday afternoon, December 27th. The weather cooperated and we had a nice turnout. Students, parents, teachers, family and friends shared a delicious lenten covered dish dinner, after which they were treated to a wonderful play about The Nativity of Christ. At the end of the play, St. Nicholas visited the children with treats and complimented them on a wonderful performance.
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Men's Club members and supporters assemble the booth on Friday evening.
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International Village '09 - 08/18/09
This year's International Village was held at Renzie Park in Mckeesport, PA on Aug 18-20. This was the 50th Anniversary of the village. Our parish has participated in the village for nearly all of those 50 years! We are grateful to all of our parish family who turned out to help this year. Those who came earned the benefits that fellowship and stewardship have to offer in return for a little of their time and talents. Although the rain dampened our sales on the second day, it did not dampen our enthusiasm!
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Men's Club members and supporters assemble the booth on Friday evening.
Done in record time!
A small work crew fills and rolls palchinke
Committee Co-Chairs Protinica Joann and Dee Dee Baskot plan for success
Still filling palachinke!
Day 1 - Open for business
The crowd begins to lineup
Keely Miller and Mary Magdic shout orders to workers in the back
President Steve Kracinovsky giving orders to grill master Marc Mrvos
Kevin Bratkowski learns how to grill the perfect hot dog from Dan Vranesevic
More hungry people
Mike Cervo takes the afternoon shift grilling sausages
Friends share a story over a well-deserved break
Larissa Crnkovich rushes to fill a big order
Dan Vranesevic telling one of his tales
Denise Pochan on her way to make change while daughter Melissa and friend Evan Gummo work the counter
Nicole Belich and Larissa Crnkovich smile for the camera
Ruben Trbovich explains why the Serbian booth has the best food in the village
Marc Mrvos tends the hot sausage
The kitchen crew waits for more dirty dishes to arrive from the village
George Pilipovich makes sure the electric roasters are clean for the next day
Workers break for lunch in the Church hall
No matter how many pots Don Vojnovich scrubs, they just keep piling up
Joanne Vidnovic prepares Halushki for Day 3
Mike Vranesevic has plenty of supervision while cleaning the lamb slicer
Grateful for the sunshine
Hoping the rain holds off
A tired crew waits for the Village to come to an end
Fireworks signal an early end to Village due to a threat of storms
Hungry, hungry crowds buy up all that we have to sell
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Kolo members gather for the Slava service
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Penetecost/Kolo Slava - 06/07/09
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Blessing of the Slava kolach
Turning the kolach
Pentecost Kneeling Vespers
Pentecost Kneeling Vespers
2009 Kolo Members with Kuma Helen Kavic Barna
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Paschal Liturgy 2009 - 04/19/09
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The Tomb of Christ
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Paschal Matins - 04/18/09
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"Mourn not for me Mother, For I will Arise on the Third Day..."
"Thy Resurrection O Christ our Saviour..."
Procession around the Church
Office before the Church Entrance
Office before the Church Entrance
"Christ is Risen from the Dead!"
"Open ye the gates and let the King of Glory enter!"
Reading the Paschal Homily of St. John Chrysostom
Dismissal
Holy Altar with Plaschanitsa
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Holy Week 2009
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Lazarus Saturday - 04/11/09
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Church Window Construction - Phase I Begins - 03/22/09
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Youth Group Snow Tubing Adventure - 02/28/09
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Parish Slava 2009 - 01/25/09
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Christmas Day - 01/07/09
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Christmas Eve - 01/06/09
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Mike Cervo & Proto Stevo discuss gift distribution with Cpt. Sean Barton
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Christmas Dinner at the Salvation Army - 12/25/08
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A beautifully decorated tree
First shift finishes setting the tables
Second shift gets ready to serve
Dinner is served!
Guests enjoy the meal and some Christmas music
Parishioners donated gifts of hats, gloves and blankets
Old and young working together
Proto Stevo & Alex Novak sing carols, accompanied by Alex's mom Lori
Other local volunteers join Ellis Cannon and sons Elllis, Michael and Joseph for a snapshot
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Mildred Trtica talks with friends
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Advent Fish Fry - 12/05/08
An Advent Fish Fry was held on Friday Dec. 5 and Friday Dec. 12 at the Church Hall, located at 901 Hartman Street in McKeesport, PA.
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Cashiers Mike Cervo and Sophie Anastas enjoy a break
Helen Barna shares her secret recipe
Mixing up coleslaw for a hungry crowd
Pete & Dolly Grba enjoy a delicious homemade dessert
Sophie & Violet Petrovich place their order
Second Shift at the fryer
Friends unwind after dinner
Prota Stevo and Parish Council Steve Kracinovsky enjoy their meal
Prota & Protinica's grandson David likes it!
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2008 Advent Party - 12/20/08
Our Church School Advent Party was held on Sunday afternoon, December 21st. The weather cooperated and we had a nice turnout. Students, parents, teachers, family and friends shared a delicious lenten covered dish dinner, after which they were treated to a wonderful play about The Nativity of Christ. At the end of the play, St. Nicholas visited the children with treats and complimented them on a wonderful performance.
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2008 Parish Assembly - 11/30/08
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Iconostas
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Church Interior 11/2008 - 11/27/08
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North Wall - Front
South Wall - Front
Iconostas w/Icon Stained Glass
Gospel Reading
North Wall - Rear
South Wall Rear And West Wall (Choir Loft)
Holy Altar
Christ Enthroned
St. John Chrysostom - Altar North Wall
St. Basil the Great - Altar South Wall
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