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April 2012

The Abolition of Death by Christ by J. Mark Barna and Elizabeth J. Barna | Sunday School Scoop: What Can Happen at Church; Extra Scoops: Super Soup-er Sunday, Pascha Preparation Workshop, Myrrhophores, Egg Hunt | Chapel of the Holy Spirit: Serving the Flock in a House | Orthodox Christian Fellowship: A Life Changed” by Becky Oliver | Preacher’s Book Now Available | Alaskan Mission Fundraiser Raises Nearly $1,700 | Bishop to Host Spring Gathering | Orthodox News: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Chorale to Perform in New York City; World’s First Airdrop Church Tested; Earthquake Spares Mexican Mission | For the Record: March 2011

March 2012

Men’s Mission to Alaska Confirmed | Sunday School Scoop: Those Little Slips of Paper; Extra Scoops: Were you Ready… Set… for Lent?, Soup-er Sunday Chapel of the Holy Spirit: Mission and Lent; Chapel News Briefs |  “For the Kids” by Becky Oliver | Young Adults to Attend Retreat | Contribute to Matthew 25 Drive | Seminary Men’s Choir to Visit | Orthodoxy 2.0 Begins | Library Continues to Grow | Orthodox News: Egyptian Christians Deported from their Village | Orthodox Spirituality: A Prayer for Preparation | For the Record: February 2011

February 2012

A Christian Ending to Our Lives | Chapel of the Holy Spirit: Proclaiming God at Beaver Creek | 2011 Financial Year in Review: Over a Quarter of a Million Dollars in Stewardship | Reflections on the 39th Annual March for Life | Retreat to Prepare Elementary Schoolers for the Lenten Season | Choir to Host Afternoon Clinic | Orthodox News: Orthodox Priest Martyred | PSU Orthodox Christian Fellowship  Raises Thousands for THON | Pro-Life Auction to be Held |  For the Record: January 2011

January 2012

Lead Articles from Fr. John – Theophany: When Christ Who is Our Life Shall Appear; Memory Eternal, Effie! | House Blessing Season 2012: Why Bless a Home? On the Blessing of Homes at Theophany by Fr. Sergei Sveshnikov; 2012 Holy Trinity House Blessing Schedule; Request Your Blessing Online | Sunday School Scoop: A Time to Serve the Lord; Extra Scoops: Students Attend Annual Retreat, Help Keep the Parish Hall Quiet | At the New Year, A Call to Read the Scriptures Daily | Holy Trinity to Provide Van to March for Life | Planned Parenthood Closes State College Clinic | “Real Break” Registration Open | Archdiocese to Sponsor Family Skating Party in Pittsburgh | For the Record: December 2011

December 2011

The Incarnate Christ in Embryo | Holy Trinity to Sponsor Trip to 2012 March for Life | Nativity at Holy Trinity: The Twelve Days of Christmas, St. Nicholas Tree to Bring Joy, Nativity Poinsettias Available, Holy Supper, Christmas Cookie ExchangeSunday School Scoop: Our Sunday Best (Part IV), Extra Scoops: Students to Attend Retreat, Youth to Perform Nativity Play | Orthodox Youth Association: Youth Serve Shelter at Outing | Fellowship Planning Mission Trip | Adopt a Night at Centre House | For the Record: November 2011

November 2011

State of the Parish: Challenges Ahead | Sunday School Scoop: Our Sunday Best (Part III) | Chapel of the Holy Spirit: Thirsty for More? | Annual Meeting November 13 | Lending Library Debuts | Learn How to Bake Prosphora | Hungry for Nachos? | Matthew 25 Revs Up for Holidays | TLC Supports Our Parish Family | Register for College Conference | For the Record: October 2011

October 2011

Lead Story: My Mission Trip to the Ukraine by Christopher McNultySunday School Scoop: Our Sunday Best (Part II); Extra Scoops: It’s a Go!, Pillows for Patients | Orthodox Spirituality: The Church’s Essential Norm, Frequent Communion: Tradition or Innovation? | Join Us for Coffee and Tea | TLC-2 Ministry to Expand | New Arrival at the Bookstore | Young Adult Group Kicks Off | For the Record: September 2011

September 2011

Lead Story: Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives | Sunday School Scoop: Our Sunday Best (Part I)Extra ScoopsNow is the Time… Everyone Say, “Cheese”… Feasting Opportunites | New Church Year Brings New Ministries | Altar Servers’ Retreat and Lunch | OCF Announces Fall Events |Orthodoxy 101 Returns | Annual Meeting Scheduled | The Orthodox Church Beyond Our Parish: Leading Orthodox Bioethicist To Speak at Bucknell… Annual Orthodox Education Day to Honor Service Men and Women… Turkey to Return Seized Orthodox Property | Orthodox Spirituality: On the Exaltation of the Cross | Chapel of the Holy Spirit: First Service Held on New Land | For the Record: August 2011

August 2011

Chapel of the Holy Spirit: Parish Resoundingly Supports Chapel, Where True Beauty is Found | Sunday School Scoop: Take a Little Honey With YouExtra Scoops: Goal Setting, A Few Good Men and Women, Back to School | Back-to-School Drive Kicks Off | Congratulations to Our Jr. OYA Bowlers | Join Us at Newcomers’ NightThe Orthodox Church Beyond Our Parish: Meteorologists Fail to Explain Descending Cloud on Place of the Lord’s Transfiguration, Agape Grants to Assist Ministries in Eight Countries This Year, Russia Gets Ready to Slap Warning Labels on Abortion Ads | Orthodox Spirituality: Why Fast for Dormition? | For the Record: July 2011

July 2011

Chapel of the Holy Spirit Month at Holy Trinity: Join us in Supporting the Chapel, All-Parish Meeting Regarding Chapel Purchase Scheduled for July 31, CHS Team to Attend “Boot Camp”Our Calling to Evangelize | Nearly 50 Students Instructed in the “Fruits of the Spirit” | Quarters from Heaven (via Holy Trinity) | Full Konevets Quartet Performance Posted Online | Summer Schedule Changes | Archdiocese Sponsors Pirates Baseball OutingThe Orthodox Church Beyond Our Parish: OCA Bishop of N.Y. and N.J. Affirms Sanctity of MarriageSummit to Offer Practical Insight on Inner-City Outreach and MinistryWater Brought to Remote Village through OCMC Mission Efforts | For the Record: June 2011

June 2011

Sunday School Scoop: Vacation Bible School: Got Fruit?, Extra ScoopsStrengthen Your Summer Family Devotions | Parishioners to Attend Architecture SeminarCouncil Begins Five-Year Strategic PlanningSex Isn’t Sin!* | Renowned Choir to Present Evening of Sacred Russian Music Young Adults to Hold SocialNew Arrival at the BookstoreJoin the Lawn RotationThe Orthodox Church Beyond Our Parish: IOCC Volunteers Coordinate Relief in Storm-Ravaged Areas, Kosovo Muslims Make Christians “Live in Constant Fear”, Alaskan Graves Blessed | For the Record: May 2011

May 2011

Enthusiasm Builds in BeavertownGood News from Matthew 25Sunday School Scoop: It’s a Wrap!Extra ScoopsVacation Bible School Update, “When God Created Teachers” | The Miracle of the Holy FireNothing Half-NakedCoffee Hour Ministry Seeking Volunteer CoordinatorThank You, Chocolate LoversPlaygroup Returns This MonthCongratulations, GraduatesThe Orthodox Church Beyond Our Parish: Christina Semon Begins Second Term of Missionary Service |Orthodox Camp Seeks Staff and Counselors for Summer SeasonFor the Record: April 2011

April 2011

The Final Words of Christ | Sunday School Scoop: Family Pascha GuideExtra Scoops (Many Thanks, Sshhh… Learning Going On, First Confession, Vacation Bible School Dates Set) | Serving Christ this Lent | Sanctifying Technology in Parish Life | The Journey | The Orthodox Church Beyond Our Parish: Muslim Extremists Torch Orthodox Christian Churches, Homes, In Japan, Clergy Safe; Most Churches Miraculously Still Standing, Annual Summer Conference to Explore Women’s VocationsThe Passions and Our Tribulations | On Enduring Through Grief | For the Record: March 2011

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