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June 2014
May 2014
Sisters Host 41st Annual Wagon Train
Communities along the Historic National Road celebrated the 41st Annual National Road Festival, a historic reenactment of the Historic National Road’s transportation history – The Wagon Train. As it has for many years, the wagon train stopped at Mount St. Macrina. The Sisters share supper Saturday evening and a prayer service on Sunday a.m. led by their Chaplain, Elam Bender and then end with breakfast at the race track kitchen. See the photos >>
Mount St. Macrina Cemetery to hold Memorial Day Service
Mount Saint Macrina Cemetery will hold a Memorial Day Prayer Service at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26. (Please note the time change.)
Members of the AMVETS Post 103 will participate.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Sr. Barbara at 724-439-4484 or email her at msmcemetery@netzero.com.
Volunteers Needed for Pilgrimage Preparations – Sat., June 7
Helping Hands Day is an opportunity for youths and adults to put their energy to work at a common task. At Mount Saint Macrina, Sat., June 7 is the day for action.
Once again this year, the Greek Catholic Union is partnering with the youth and young adults of the Archeparchy in a day dedicated to beautify the grounds of Mount Saint Macrina in preparation for the 80th Annual Pilgrimage.
This is a team effort all the way. Parishes, individuals and organizations are invited to join in and volunteer in this Pilgrimage preparation day.
Get your youth involved and show the GCU/Byzantine Catholic pride that we have in the Sisters of St. Basil.
To volunteer, please contact Christie Petty at 1-800-722-4428, ext. 3923 or Sr. Carol at 724-438-7149.
Sister Barbara Jean Presents to Students at Franciscan University
Some members of the Blessed Theodore Romzha Society with Sister Barbara Jean – Joseph Hartsek of Dayton, Ohio, Kristina Danovich of Phoenix, Arizona, and Luke Iyengar of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, the President of the Society.
The Byzantine Catholic students attending Franciscan University who formed the Blessed Theodore Romzha Society recently invited Sister Barbara Jean to present the documentary “Interrupted Lives” and to speak about the situation in Ukraine.
Sister shared stories and photos of her experiences in the years of rebuilding religious life with the Sisters of St. Basil in Eastern Europe. There was also a display of hand-crafted items made in Ukraine. The group agreed to continue fervent prayers for peace and stability in Ukraine where many Byzantine Catholics reside. The largest Province of Sisters of St. Basil is in Ukraine with over 150 members.
April 2014
Sr. Barbara Jean Featured
Sister Barbara Jean was featured on the front page of the Herald Standard (April 25 edition) in an article regarding the Canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. Read more >>
Monastery Chapel
The blessings of Easter continue as the Sisters of St. Basil and the Catholic Church observe Bright Week. The chapel is a beautiful reflection of the joyous Easter celebration here at Mount Saint Macrina.
LifeQuesters on the Web 2014 Easter Edition
Read Easter reflections and more in the latest edition of LifeQuesters on the Web Easter 2014.
How to put together a Traditional Easter Basket
Today the ancient ritual of the Blessing of Easter foods will take place in many churches. Here is how to create your own >>