Due to Wednesday evening’s impending snow/ice/sleet storm and the National Weather Service’s Sever Weather Advisory, confessions and vespers will be cancelled tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12th. Stay safe!
The Book Of Job – Retreat March 1st
Please note that anyone from the parish who would like to go should contact Fr. Ignatius by Feb.16th.
DOWPA-Retreat-March-2025Spring Young Adult Retreat – March 14-16
Our Archdiocese is pleased to cosponsor the upcoming Spring Young Adult Retreat along with the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh Y2AM, the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese, and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. This retreat will take place at beautiful Camp Nazareth in Mercer, PA, and is open to young adults ages 18-35.
Join Fr. Timothy Paproski for an enriching weekend exploring the theme “Living the Liturgy”—why the Divine Liturgy is central to Orthodox spiritual life and how we can live and share it beyond the church walls.
We encourage all our young adults to take advantage of this unique opportunity for faith, fellowship, and spiritual renewal.
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/2z7kjpyh
Location: Camp Nazareth, 339 Pew Road, Mercer, PA 16137
Mortgage Campaign Update
Thank you to those of you who have donated to the mortgage campaign. So far, we have collected $14,000 and have $26,000 to go to maximize our matching grant. If you would like to donate, you may do so by writing “mortgage” on your donation by check, or donate online here.
House Blessing Times Still Available
If you have not had your house blessed, you still have time. Below are the available dates contact Anna -(text or call (814) 409-8170) about getting something set up or sign up here. Or let her know if you need an appointment on a day not listed here. We have plenty of slots still open these days.
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Sponsor a Poinsettia

Make a donation toward buying the poinsettias for the nave in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving to God. All commemorations will be printed in the Nativity bulletin and those who sponsor poinsettias can take them home after the New year. There is currently a sign-up in the narthex or you can click here. Please sign up by December 18th. Thank you!
Nativity Retreat in Crossingville
There will be a Nativity retreat, “Living in purity and preparation for the Second Coming – and how to be in the world but not of it,” held at Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church (25636 N. Mosiertown Rd. Crossingville, PA) on December 13th-14th. Fr. Zachariah Lynch will be the main speaker; additional speakers include Fr. Daniel Mathewson and Dr. Katya Hill. If you are interested in more details, please contact Fr. Daniel Mathewson at fr.danielm@gmail.com.