03/21/10 - Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia

SISTERS SERVANTS OF MARYIMMACULATE VISITST. NICHOLAS, PASSAIC, NJ(continued from previous page)Pilgrimage and the people especially for theirfaithfulness in attending the Pilgrimage. Sheacknowledged those many benefactors from theparish that have sustained them in their work amongthe people of God.The children of the Sunday Catechism programaddressed Sr. Michele and the Sisters followingthe first Liturgy. Lauren Padko spoke for the groupand thanked the Sisters for their care and concernfor the parish. She acknowledged that the Sistershad prepared them for the Sacraments as well astheir parents and that we have all benefited greatlyfrom the Sisters presence in St. Nicholas. She wishedthe Sisters “a sky-full of Blessings and an ocean-fullof Graces “. The other students joined in, presentingSr. Michele with a “Certificate of Appreciation”and flowers.Following the second Liturgy, children from St.Nicholas school greeted Sr. Michele after everyonegathered in the church hall. They addressed Sr.Michele in Ukrainian, thanking the Sisters for theirhard work in the parish and acknowledging theirsacrifice and dedication.A representative of the parish choir also greetedthe Sisters and presented each Sister with a beautifulbouquet and a larger floral piece to be takenback to Sloatsburg and placed before the icon ofthe Blessed Mother. Mnohaya Lita was intoned.Everyone visited with the Sisters, remembering thedays gone by while enjoying a beautiful brunchserved by the ladies of the parish.March 21, 20107