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His Grace Bishop THOMAS (Joseph) Visits St. John Chrysostom Church for their Patronal Feast
His Grace Bishop THOMAS (Joseph) was warmly welcomed by the Very Rev. Peter Pier, Protodeacon John Shumski, Deacon Jerome Atherholt and Deacon David Hyatt, along with the Parish Council and parishioners, for the patronal feast day of the parish (November 13th), while observing all of the appropriate coronavirus safety protocols. On Sunday, November 15, 2020, His Grace ordained (Ray) Joseph Caputo and Michael Hornbaker to the subdiaconate during the divine services at St. John Chrysostom Orthodox Church in York, Pennsylvania.
While in York, Sayidna THOMAS presided over the Virtual Fall Retreat & Meetings of the Diocese of Oakland, Charleston and the Mid-Atlantic which included a variety of edifying presentations by His Grace Bishop JOHN (Abdallah), Mother Gabriella, Fr. Turbo Qualls, Fr. David Alexander, Fr. Isaiah Gillette, Fr. Joshua Makoul, Fr. Thomas Soroka, Fr. Martin Johnson. Additionally, the Antiochian Women's session was blessed to have His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH offer his Archpastoral blessing and encouragement. Video recordings of the presentations will be made available in the coming weeks on the Eastern Dioceses Ministry Council YouTube channel.
His Grace Bishop THOMAS (Joseph) was warmly welcomed by the Very Rev. Peter Pier, Protodeacon John Shumski, Deacon Jerome Atherholt and Deacon David Hyatt, along with the Parish Council and parishioners, for the patronal feast day of the parish (November 13th), while observing all of the appropriate coronavirus safety protocols. On Sunday, November 15, 2020, His Grace ordained (Ray) Joseph Caputo and Michael Hornbaker to the subdiaconate during the divine services at St. John Chrysostom Orthodox Church in York, Pennsylvania.
While in York, Sayidna THOMAS presided over the Virtual Fall Retreat & Meetings of the Diocese of Oakland, Charleston and the Mid-Atlantic which included a variety of edifying presentations by His Grace Bishop JOHN (Abdallah), Mother Gabriella, Fr. Turbo Qualls, Fr. David Alexander, Fr. Isaiah Gillette, Fr. Joshua Makoul, Fr. Thomas Soroka, Fr. Martin Johnson. Additionally, the Antiochian Women's session was blessed to have His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH offer his Archpastoral blessing and encouragement. Video recordings of the presentations will be made available in the coming weeks on the Eastern Dioceses Ministry Council YouTube channel.