Holy Cross Orthodox Church
Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Dear Website Visitors,

Glory to Jesus Christ!

For many recent years, I’ve tried to keep this website updated regularly; even though most folks realize I am severely technologically challenged (I still use floppy disks!).

In any case, as I retire as Rector of Holy Cross, I simply want to greet and thank you who visit us here and hope you’ve found our efforts at least somewhat edifying in your spiritual journey to the Kingdom.

I bid you a fond farewell in this venue. God Bless.

Fr Dan

PS The Williamsport Sun-Gazette ran this article on May 19:

http://www.sungazette.com/news/religion/2018/05/local-father-retires-after-40-years-at-parish-he-helped-build/

 

WELCOME to Holy Cross!
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See “The VOICE” for Sunday, May 20, 2018

includes weekly schedule, notes and details (media tab)

"O CHRIST GOD, THOU HAST ASCENDED IN GLORY, GRANTING JOY TO THY DISCIPLES BY THE PROMISE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. THROUGH THE BLESSING THEY WERE ASSURED THAT THOU ART THE SON OF GOD; THE REDEEMER OF THE WORLD!"

On April 19, 2018 at FCC Allenwood, a Volunteer Appreciation Banquet was held for those in prison ministry. Fr James Chuta was recognized as “Volunteer of the Year” for USP Lewisburg. Fr Dan and Myra Kovalak were presented a “Lifetime Service” Award for their 30+ years of prison ministry. Included in the photo are Fr James’ wife Nancy Pashchuk, LSCI Chaplain Lew Messinger and USP Lewisburg Warden David Ebbert.
photo from last year's luncheon
photo from last year's luncheon
photo from last year's luncheon

VOLUNTEER AND SENIOR APPRECIATION LUNCHEON:

Saturday, June 16, 11:30am-1:30pm in the Orthodox Fellowship Center. It's our way of saying thanks to our perogi crew members and our precious parish seasoned citizens.

Sign-up on the bulletin board by June 10 to attend -- No charge!

 

THANKS TO OUR FAITHFUL PEROGI CREW AND CUSTOMERS FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL PEROGI SEASON! We'll see you again in September (or in church before then!)

 

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHURCH

1725 Holy Cross Lane, Williamsport PA 17701

570-322-3020

Saturday Vespers, 6:30pm / Sunday Liturgy, 10:00am

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Holy Cross Orthodox Church
1725 Holy Cross Lane; Williamsport, PA 17701
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