News & Events
Hyatt Family Farewell
Sunday, June 11th, 2023
On Sunday, June 11th, St. John Chrysostom Orthodox Church hosted an extended coffee hour to honor Father David Hyatt and family as they prepare to move to their new home in Greensburg, PA. Father David will be pastor of St. Michael's Antiochian Church in July. The celebration featured a wonderful meal, showering the Hyatts with gifts and a photo booth! God Bless Father David and his family as they prepare for their new ministry! Glory to God for all things!
Neighborhood Block Party
Saturday, May 27th, 2023
On Saturday, May 27th, St. John Chrysostom Orthodox Church hosted a Neighborhood Block Party. The event featured exciting animals including snakes, rabbits, lizards and more from Critter Connection, face painting, a bouncy house, cookie contest, kickball, delicious food trucks, and more. We also offered church tours for our special guests. It was a wonderful day and we are blessed have our neighbors join us on this beautiful occasion! Glory to God!
Teen SOYO Bring a Friend Event
Saturday, May 20th, 2023
On Saturday, May 20th, the Teen SOYO of St. John Chrysostom Orthodox Church hosted a "Bring-A-Friend" to church event. The evening included a Vespers service followed by activities, fellowship and a conversation with Father David Hyatt. In addition to each of our teens bringing a friend, our teens invited members of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in York, PA. It was a wonderful event and all had a good time.
Parish Open House
Sunday, April 30th, 2023
On Sunday, April 30th, St. John Chrysostom Orthodox Church hosted an open house as a way to introduce the community to the Orthodox Christian faith. The afternoon schedule included a church tour, choir concert of Paschal hymns, a presentation by Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick on "What Do Angels Have To Do With Salvation," and warm hospitality and refreshments. Despite inclement weather, many of our non-Orthodox neighbors, friends, and family attended this year's open house. Fr. Andrew also spent an hour with the parish's Inquirer Class discussing the question of how to be Orthodox on the Internet. Glory to God!
Featured on the Antiochian Archdiocese' website
Featured on the Antiochian Archdiocese' website
Teen SOYO Lenten Hike
Sunday, April 2nd, 2023
Sunday afternoon, April 2nd, ten students and three sponsors went for a hike on the Mason-Dixon Trail. The hike was quite challenging as we climbed from the river level up to the top of the bluffs. Once we reached the top, we had a discussion led by Fr. David comparing hiking to the Christian life, and of course the trail mix provided by Teen SOYO Advisor, Mary Bonnici, was a big hit. The next teen event is the Holy Friday All-Night Vigil and Retreat at the church.
Lenten Marriage Retreat
Saturday, March 11th, 2023
On Saturday, March 11th, Fr. Kosta Petrogeorge led twenty-five adults in a marriage retreat titled "Judging Hints of Love: Cultural Critiques Toward A Marriage Worth Having." Attendees were encouraged to cultivate an authentic intimacy as husband and wife that leads to the eternal kingdom of heaven. Childcare was generously provided, along with refreshments and lunch. Fr. Kosta Petrogeorge, LMFT, CSAT, MDIV - is a graduate from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. He is also certified as a Sex Addiction & Betrayal Trauma (Infidelity) Therapist.
Forgiveness Sunday
Sunday, February 26, 2023
The St. John's parish family began Great Lent by coming together on Sunday afternoon, February 26, for Forgiveness Vespers. Approximately 120 people of all ages shared forgiveness with one another, wrapping all the way around the church and back up the center aisle. May God grant us all a blessed and spiritually fruitful Lent, and joyous Resurrection!
2023 Family Valentine Celebration
A good time was had by all ages who attended the Family Valentine Celebration. The evening began with a reading from the book, The Way of the Ascetic, followed by an opening prayer by Fr. Peter Pier. A delicious Italian dinner was served along with a variety of sweet desserts. After dinner, Kh. Pam led those in attendance in a number of games that challenged physical coordination, mental quickness, and good old fashion luck. The young children enjoyed watching the movie, Frozen, while the adults finished the evening with fellowship. Everyone is invited, so join us next year for a fun family celebration of Valentine's Day!
Axios! Subdeacons Joseph and Michael
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.