St. Michael's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Shenandoah, PA, celebrated their 125th Anniversary on Sunday, November 8, 2009 with a Hierarchial Divine Liturgy at 2:00pm followed by a reception. St. Michael's is the First Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in America!
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Video: Shenandoah's 125th Anniversary
Photos Outside (Click on Picture to enlarge)
Archangel Gabriel (Mosaic outside)
Archangel Michael (Mosaic outside)
Photos Inside (Click on Picture to enlarge)
Dome
St. Michael's Flag
Stained Glass of Rev. John Wolanski who was appointed as the first Greek Catholic Pastor in America on October 24, 1884.
Stained Glass: Blessed Mother & Jesus (this Stained Glass window is in the stairwell leading up to the choir loft)
Photos from the Liturgy (Click Picture to enlarge)
Procession with the Knights of Columbus
Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka during the Procession.
The children greet the Metropolitan.
Combined Choir: McAdoo Choir with St. Michael's singers led by Julie Merenda.
Fr. Robert Hitchen's Incenses
Msgr. Martin Canavan, Gospel Reading
Photos from the Mosaic Blessing (Click Picture to enlarge)
Group Photo
Photos from the Reception (Click Picture to enlarge)
"Kazka"
Rev. Robert Hitchens served as the Master of Ceremonies
Msgr. Martin Canavan gave the toast.
The Children blew out the candles on the 125th Anniversary cake!
Cakes with the Pictures of the Church over the years.
A Cake in the shape of St. Michael's Church
-the end
Photos & Video: Teresa Siwak from "The Way"
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