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You are cordially invited to our Christmas Open House at the Mount St. Macrina Gift Shop on Sat., Dec. 7 (10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) and Tues., Dec. 10 (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.).

View our beautiful collection of religious gifts, icons, and inspirational greeting cards that express the true meaning of Christmas.

There will be refreshments, and a chance to win various Christmas items.

10% discount on all purchases and complimentary gift wrapping is available.

If you are unable to join us for the Open House, we are open Wed., Fri., and Sat., 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Additional parking is available in the lower lot.

Follow this link for a sneak peak >>

Read about the 79th Annual Pilgrimage, the Installation of the New General Administration, Jubilees, upcoming events, and more in the In Touch Fall 2013.

In the latest issue of LifeQuesters on the Web: reflections for Advent; upcoming events at Mount St. Macrina; a November Thankfulness Challenge and more! Read LifeQuest Newsletter Fall 2013.

Mount Macrina Manor’s 20^th Annual Live Nativity will be held on the grounds of Mount Saint Macrina in North Union Township on Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m. The Nativity will be set up along the Friendship Circle, adjacent to the facility. Mary and Joseph, shepherds tending to their flock, the Three Kings, the Little Drummer Boy and angels will be portrayed. In addition to the volunteers who are participating, there will also be live animals, including a donkey, goat, sheep, calf and an alpaca. The Sisters of St. Basil the Great, as well as other groups will sing Christmas carols. Angels will be passing out candy canes to visitors. Five hundred luminaries will line the driveway that leads to the Nativity. The event is free of charge and everyone is welcome. For information call Mary at 724-430-1021.

Sister Carol Petrasovich, OSBM, Director of Mount St. Macrina House of Prayer and a graduate of the Academy, hosted the bi-annual reunion that took place in Uniontown, PA.  Approximately fifty-seven alumni were in attendance.  Participants traveled from the Midwest and the East Coast for the October 11-13 event.
 
The former “day hops” and “boarders” shared many hours of fond memories about their high school days at the Mount —  information about their advanced schooling, professional careers, marriages, children and grandchildren.  It was a time of rekindling the friendships started years ago.
 
The alumnae held a planning meeting in the former Academy building and had the opportunity to visit with some of the sisters who were their teachers.  They participated in singing the Divine Liturgy for the intentions of the living and deceased students of the Academy.

Read about the 79th annual Pilgrimage and more in the LifeQuesters on the Web Early Fall 2013!

The Conference of Slovak Religious met at Mount St. Macrina recently for their annual meeting.  Eighteen sisters from various parts of the Eastern United States arrived Friday afternoon and gathered in the evening for the business meeting. Saturday morning began with singing Matins and Divine Liturgy together with the Sisters of St. Basil. A mini-pilgrimage experience followed, dedicated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The Sisters began by singing her Akathist in the monastery chapel and then proceeded outdoors to continue the prayer at the Lourdes Grotto.  The next venue was the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the House of Prayer where they sang a memorial service, the Panachida, in remembrance of their deceased members.  The members returned to the monastery for lunch with the Sisters who truly enjoyed the visitors.

This organization, the Conference of Slovak Religious, provides a forum for sharing among religious congregations and it elicits support for those who have members in Slovakia.  The Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great are an international Order with Sisters in a dozen countries including two groups in Slovakia.  The Uniontown Province has participated in the Conference for many years.

October 11-13, 2013

We look forward to welcoming the alumnae of Mount Saint Macrina Academy to the Mount.  The following is the itinerary for the weekend:

Friday Evening

Arrival                       6:00 (no dinner served)

Welcome & Snacks

Saturday   

Continental Breakfast         9:00

Picture taking                    11:30   For those wanting to take their own – no professional photos

Lunch                                12:30

Meeting                              2:00

Free time                           4:00

Divine Liturgy                     5:30

Light Supper                       7:00

Snacks                                9:00

Sunday

Beverages available            8:30

Brunch                              10:30

Departure

Special notice:

Marie, daughter of Bernadette (Kaczmarek) Rohrer, would like your help to raise money for colon cancer recovery.  Marie has battled MS for 29 years and now has to overcome her cancer.  If you care to help, please google: give forward.com/killer cancer-Marie Rohrer or Give now(https://secure.giveforward.com/donate/542671).  Marie’s mother Bernadette can be reached at 412-931-6287.  Thank you.

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Dear Friends,

Thank you for participating in the 79^th Pilgrimage honoring the Theotokos under the title of Our Mother of Perpetual Help.  Many Pilgrims have commented on the sacred
and prayerful atmosphere which permeated the Mount during these days.

We Sisters sincerely believe that all of you, our cherished Pilgrims, bring with
you the irreplaceable manner in which you reflect the light of God’s Son.  Your presence brings a little foretaste of the lasting peace and joy which will be the fullness of the heavenly Kingdom.

Over our 79 years of hosting the annual Pilgrimage, we the Sisters of St. Basil,
continuously acknowledge that without our Pilgrims, the Pilgrimage would not be
possible.  Your presence lights up Mount St. Macrina and the shadow of your being casts a peaceful, prayerful glow over our Mount throughout the year.  We pray that you carry with you a special mindfulness as being chosen to bring the dazzling light of God’s presence into a world darkened by turmoil and disbelief.

We sincerely thank you and offer our assurance that you will be held within the
depth of our prayers throughout this coming year.   May Our Mother of Perpetual Help gently shelter your way.

With sincere gratitude in the Lord,

Sister Seraphim Olsafsky, OSBM

Provincial

The photo albums for the 79th Annual Pilgrimage are now online.  To view the albums, please follow this link: 79th Annual Pilgrimage Photo Albums.