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Healing Service
The 2^nd healing service this month will be offered this Wednesday, August 25. Plan to come pray and take advantage of this ancient service, which is part of our rich heritage. Come with faith in God’s word that he has taken your sickness (spiritual or bodily) to the cross. See Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 8:17, and 1 Peter 2:24.
2^nd Collection
Bishop John Kudrick has requested that we have a collection for those who’ve been afflicted by the natural disaster in Pakistan. Thank you for your generosity.

Knights of Columbus Brunch
The monthly brunch prepared by the James J O’Brian council 13850 is scheduled for August 29^th. Invite your friends and introduce them to the Byzantine Ruthenian Rite of the Eastern Catholic Church starting with the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom at 10 AM followed by the brunch. Let’s show them our prayerful worship of the Trinity and our hospitality with some of the traditional foods of pirohi and kielbasi with sauerkraut. American foods will be served too.
Food Pantry
If you have non-perishable items at home that have future expiration dates and have been taking up shelf space please bring them to church to help build up our food pantry. That way you’re freeing up valuable space in your cabinets and the parish food pantry is being stocked for the colder weather when the need is highest. In addition to canned meat products (ravioli, chili, etc.), canned vegetables, pasta, pasta sauce, soup, etc. people also are in need of bath, dish & laundry soap, paper towels, toilet paper, gloves, hats, scarves, socks. In the next few weeks we’ll have a list posted in the hall of items were looking for.

Weekly Bulletin – August 22, 2010Read More

On Thursday, June 24th, we are starting the day with Divine Liturgy celebrating the Birth of St. John the Baptist at 6:30 a.m. Come and honor God as we commemorate this solemn Holy Day.
Following the liturgy St. Mary’s Hall will be active with people baking our famous nut & poppy seed rolls. If you’ve always wanted to know how to make potica this is your chance. We’re  willing to show you how it’s done if you’re willing to help with the dough preparation, assembly of the rolls, baking, wrapping and/or labeling. Come spend a few hours between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.  Lunch is likely to be pizza, salad (from John’s garden) & garlic scape pesto.  See you there.

Thursday June 24, 2010 eventsRead More

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The Knights of Columbus James J O’Brian Council 13850 is having a celebration brunch on Sunday for both Fr. Sid and all fathers on Father’s Day. So come and help support the parish’s Knights of Columbus and celebrate a portion of your Father’s Day at St. Athanasius. Please invite your family & friends to the liturgy and brunch too. All are invited. Fathers and their families will enjoy the menu of pirohy, kielbasa w/sauerkraut, pancakes, eggs, hash browns, coffee, milk, OJ and dessert.

Anniversary & Father's DayRead More

It is with sadness that St. Athanasius Church & its parishioners learned of the death of their Metropolitan Basil Schott  on Thursday, June 10.  He was our shepherd of the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh after moving up from being our Bishop of the Eparchy of Parma in 2002.  His service to the Ruthenian  Catholic church will be remembered for years to come.  His affable personality will be sorely missed. He was a great example as a man of Christ.
A Funeral Divine Liturgy will be held in at St. John Cathedral, Munhall, PA at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 18. Interment: Mt. St. Macrina, Uniontown, PA.  See his obituary for other details.
MEMORIAL
In addition to requesting that the Divine Liturgy be offered for his intention at our parish, you may donate to a special memorial to Metropolitan Basil. The upcoming Eparchial Exhibit for the Strengthening of Marriage will be dedicated to his memory. Please send memorial donations to the Eparchy of Parma, 1900 Carlton Rd., Parma, OH 44134. The Eparchy will acknowledge the gifts; the Schott family and the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh will be informed of them, as well.

Archbishop Basil Schott DiedRead More

We participated in the very first Stadium Village Farmers Market. God provided gorgeous sunny weather for the opening day. Both Danny Enciso and John Danovich were there to sell the parish’s famous nut rolls, pumpkin logs, garlic scapes, lettuce & herbs. Of course we fielded questions about the Eastern part of the Catholic Church. We passed out fliers describing the parish and where we’re located.
This market is scheduled for each Tuesday from 4 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. to attract the south side downtown commuters. Come by and visit on Tuesday afternoons.
See other pictures, including our pumpkin log serving and half a lekvar roll, at AroundIndy.com site.

1st Stadium Village Farmers Market – June 1, 2010Read More

For this month only the healing service is moved to the 3^rd Wednesday, June 16^th. Father Sidney Sidor is attending a conference during the normally scheduled date of the 2nd Wednesday of the month.  Please mark your calendar. We’ll see you at the Healing Service on June 16th.

June Healing Service changed to June 16Read More

On May 6th the bakers (Cyndi, Julia, Rita & John) made our famous nut rolls, kifli (nut butter horns) and pumpkin logs.  We’re making another batch of rolls and kolachy this Thursday. If you can help, even for a couple of hours, we can use your helping hands. If you can’t physically come then pray for those that do come. Pray that we have a great time socializing, working safely and being productive so no one has to stay too long. Realize that God blesses those parishioners & friends who sacrifice some of their busy week’s schedule to help on bake & market days. This is our primary fund raising activity. It also is a unique evangelistic tool to educate the public on some of the special things that the Eastern Catholic Church brings to entire Catholic Church.
Thursday’s list of activities include: making fillings, making dough, weighing dough, assembling / egg washing / baking / cutting / wrapping / labeling the rolls. You see, we can use you for a few hours either early, mid-day, or late afternoon/evening. If you know someone who wants to learn how to make potica (our famous rolls) invite them to join us this Thursday, May 20th from 8:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.
On Saturday the Carmel Farmers Market begins. Because this Saturday is also the 5th and final All Souls Saturday of the liturgical year the parish is having a Divine Liturgy and Panachida starting at 9 a.m. John, who usually brings the baked goods and sells them at the Carmel market, won’t be able to go to the market this week. He will be helping cantor and serve at the Divine Liturgy. If you can’t make it to the Liturgy but can help at the market, especially this Saturday, please email or call the rectory.  Thanks!

Baking on Thursday, May 20, 2010Read More

The 11:45 a.m. liturgy scheduled for today, April 21, is canceled. Father Sid has another appointment. The liturgy for William Enciso will be rescheduled – probably next week. Thank you for understanding.

Wednesday, April 21, liturgy canceledRead More

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
The Knights of Columbus James J O’Brian council 13850 is hosting an all-you-can eat meal following the Divine Liturgy on 4/18/2010. The menu includes traditional Slavic dishes as well as standard American breakfast fare:

• potato-cheese pirohi (also spelled pirogi) with sauteed onions
• kielbasi and sauerkraut
• scrambled eggs
• pancakes – regular and multi-grain
• hash browns
• biscuits & sausage gravy
• coffee, tea, milk, orange juice
• dessert: our famous nut and poppy seed rolls

We ask for a free will donation (suggestion is $6 for adults and $3 for children) to help the council cover the expense and provide funds for us to help the parish in its various ministries. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Also you can buy our famous nut rolls (see all the other flavors on the baked goods page) and pumpkin logs.
Here’s the flier for the brunch showing pictures from February’s feast: February 28 Brunch
Liturgy starts at 10 am. Brunch is from 11:45 am until 1:30 pm. Come pray, eat, and enjoy fellowship with us. All are welcome! See you there.

Pancake & Ethnic Food Brunch – April 18, 2010Read More

The Knights of Columbus James J O’Brian council 13850 is hosting a meal following the Divine Liturgy. The menu includes both standard American breakfast items and some of our traditional Slavic dishes:

• scrambled eggs
• pancakes – regular and multi-grain
• hash browns
• biscuits & sausage gravy
• potato-cheese pirohi (also spelled pirogi) with sauteed onions
• kielbasi and sauerkraut
• coffee, tea, milk, orange juice
• dessert: our famous nut and poppy seed rolls

The cost of the brunch? It’s up to you. We only ask for a free will donation to help the council help the parish. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Also you can buy items for your Easter basket: our famous nut rolls (see all the other flavors on the baked goods page), pascha bread, kolachy and pumpkin logs.
Here’s the flier for the brunch showing pictures from last month’s feast: March 28 Brunch
During the event we will also show how to weave your palm leaves into various objects.  So bring the whole family. Liturgy starts at 10 am. Brunch is from 11:45 am until 1:30 pm. Come pray, come eat, come learn palm weaving, and come enjoy fellowship with us. All are welcome!

Pancake / Ethnic brunch – Palm Sunday, March 28, 2010Read More