Annual church picnic and basket raffle - July 24, 2016

Divine Liturgy

His Eminence Archbishop Mark celebrated Divine Liturgy with us.

Photo of Archbishop Mark delivering the sermon

Photo of Father John and Archbishop Mark celebrating the Divine Liturgy

Photo of St. Michael's choir during Diving Liturgy

Photo of parishioners receiving Holy Communion

Wide view of Archbishop Mark speaking during the Diving Liturgy service

Annual Parish Cookout

Following Divine Liturgy, we held our 3rd Annual Parish Picnic.

Photo of Archbishop Mark and Father John speaking to a visitor during the parish picnic

Photo of Stephanie handing out door prize tickets

Photo of Matushka Suja holding one of the babies of the parish

Photo of Matushka Suja and baby visiting with another parishoner

Photo of parishioners socializing during the parish picnic

Photo of attendees getting some appetizers

Photo of Father John, Archbishop Mark, and our friends from Divine Redeemer Church

Photo of Father John talking with another attendee of the parish picnic

Photo of parishioners getting food during the parish picnic

Photo of parishioners getting a treat from Pepe's ice cream truck

St. Michael's honors local charities

As part of the picnic, three local charities attended to be honored. Each group was given a $250 check to assist their good work in helping so many in need.

Group photo of Archbishop Mark, Father John, and representatives from local charities

Photo of the president presenting checks to local charity groups

Photo of an attendee outside of God's Chuck Wagon mobile soup kitchen, formerly a yellow school bus

Photo of parishioners inside God's Chuck Wagon mobile soup kitchen, formerly a yellow school bus

Photo of inspirational writings on the ceiling of God's Chuck Wagon mobile soup kitchen

Annual Basket Raffle Drawing

After enjoying some great food, we had our annual basket raffle.

Photo of attendees waiting for the basket raffle to begin

Photo of the president preparing to draw a ticket for the first door prize

Photo of the president holding up a winning door prize ticket

Photo of a winner smiling and holding her prize

Photo of Father John selecting his door prize

Photo of the president drawing another winning ticket while a parishioner selects her door prize

Photo of an attendee selecting a door prize

Photo of our friends helping with the raffle

Archbishop Mark delivers the sermon.

Father John Edward and Archbishop Mark.

The choir provided beautiful responses.

Father John Edward administers Communion to the faithful.

His Eminence Archbishop Mark joined the picnic with many parishioners, visitors, and friends of the parish.

Stephanie made sure everyone received a door prize ticket.

Matushka Suja loves the children of the parish.

Sophia, Sam, and Sneha enjoyed the picnic.

Deacon Matthew Joyner visits with Olga and Julie.

Visiting with Father John and Archbishop Mark are Father Martin and others from Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, our neighbors down the street.

Great fellowship and food.

The kitchen crew did a great job.

The backyard grillers made some great burgers.

Taking a short break and enjoying the day.

A parishioner donated a visit from Pepe’s local ice cream truck. All enjoyed the cool treat on a hot day.

Friends taking time to reunite for the day.

Archbishop Mark, Father John Edward, God’s Chuck Wagon (James Bowers, Valerie, Janet Bowers) , Lower Anthracite United Way (Laun Dunn), and Manna for the Many Food Bank (Pam Rhodes).