Welcome to the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church!

If you have come from another parish or from another part of the country, we want you to know that you are welcome to join us in worship where Jesus Himself is our foundation and the Holy Spirit is our guide. It is an honor for us to see that people are seeking a spiritual home in our community.

Our Mission: Let us be a community filled with faith in God, love for our traditions and Church, and love for one another.

  

Note Time Change - Daily Divine Liturgies are celebrated at 8 AM

Weekend Divine Liturgies are celebrated on

Saturday Evening at 6 PM (English)

Sunday Morning at 9:30 AM (Ukrainian) and 11 AM (English & Slavonic)

Changes to this schedule will be annotated on the "Liturgy Schedule" tab


All Liturgical Services at This Time Are Being Celebrated by Fr. Piso with no Parishioners Due to COVID-19


Livestreaming of sister Ukrainian parishes in the Archeparchy are available on Facebook and YouTube.



Please also remember that the church and rectory expenses to operate continue and, as such, please remember to mail in your weekly contribution.  Thank you and may God continue to Bless you and Protect you, your families and communities. 







PYROHY SALE

Voted "Lehigh Valley's Best Pierogi" by the Lehigh Valley Live staff and judges!

We thank you, as always, for your continued patronage for our monthly pyrohy sales. We are taking orders for our next pyrohy sale for May 5-6.  The cost is now $7 per dozen as the price of ingredients has risen for several years. Orders may be placed by the sign up sheet in the vestibule of the church or by calling JoAnn Fulmer at 610-509-3155.  For more information, please click on the pyrohy picture; for future pyrohy sale dates click on the "Event Calendar" tab on the left pane.

PYSANKY CLASSES - UKRAINIAN EASTER EGG DECORATING

The Ukrainian art of making intricate dyed eggs for Easter is a wonderful tradition in our church. The egg has long been a symbol of Resurrection and new life. Pysanky classes will be offered on March 1st and March 8th from 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm in the Holy Ghost Church Hall (basement of the church). Cost is $15 for one class and $25 for both classes. Children are free. Small children must be accompanied by an adult. The two classes will give you an opportunity to complete one or two eggs depending on how intricate the design is. One class is sufficient to complete an egg with a simple design.

For more information, or to register, please sign up on the registration sheet in the vestibule of the church or contact John Drozd, Jr at 610-597-9031.

      

WELCOME FR. VOLODYMYR PISO!

Holy Ghost is blessed to have Very Rev. Archpriest Volodymyr Piso serve as interim priest.  Father Volodymyr was retired from St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Syracuse, NY. We thank Fr. Volodymyr for serving Holy Ghost and we wish him many more years of health and happiness!  Mnoyhaya Lita!

      

                                    

       


                HOLY GHOST TRICKY TRAY 2019 - MANY THANKS TO ALL

The annual Tricky Tray was a huge success with more prizes and higher attendance than last year. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Parish!  We especially want to thank the parishioners and local businesses who were able to donate time and prizes helping to make this Tricky Tray a huge success. We hope everyone had a great time and Holy Ghost looks forward to hosting future events with our neighboring communities.

We hope you can join us for the 2020 Tricky Tray as we try to offer a wide variety of prizes for all ages and have an afternoon filled with fun and great food!  Thank you!



PENTECOST SUNDAY 2018

Holy Ghost was blessed with Archbishop Emeritus Stefan Soroka presiding over the Pentecost Divine Liturgy including the First Solemn Communion and the blessing of the newly renovated church interior and roof. We thank the Knights of Columbus Union Council 345 and the Ukrainian American Veterans Post 42 for their participation in an honor guard detail.

For additional pictures, please visit Holy Ghost's Facebook page.



 





     

SCOUT SUNDAY 2018

Holy Ghost celebrated Scout Sunday on February 4, 2018 which is the primary date recognizing the contributions of youth to the Boy Scouts of America.  Scout Sunday was added to the Scout celebration to bring greater awareness to Scouting and to allow scouts to live out their "Duty to God" pledged each week.

The Scout Law says that a "Scout is reverent" and the Scouts of all ages promise to do their "Duty to God." These values strengthen youth character in their family, community and faith.

Garrett Stoken who thus far has attained the rank of Life Scout, is an active member of Troop 141 in Belvidere, NJ.  Garrett is currently working with Fr. Dan to identify the scope of his Eagle Scout Project which will encompass improvements with Holy Ghost Church and the church grounds in preparation for our church's centennial.

Once the project plans are finalized, we will be providing the details to the parish for support and prayers.  We are excited and looking forward to the dedication that Garrett will be putting into his Eagle Scout Project.

May God grant them many healthy and happy years!  Mnohaya Lita to Garrett and the Boy Scouts of America!

HOLY GHOST TRICKY TRAY 2017 - MANY THANKS TO ALL

The annual Tricky Tray was a huge success with more prizes and higher attendance than last year. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Parish!  We especially want to thank the parishioners and local businesses who were able to donate time and prizes helping to make this Tricky Tray a huge success. We hope everyone had a great time and Holy Ghost looks forward to hosting future events with our neighboring communities.

We hope you can join us at next year's Tricky Tray as we try to offer a wide variety of prizes for all ages and have an afternoon filled with fun and great food!  Thank you!


Memorial for +Patriarch Lubomyr

A panachyda was celebrated for the repose of the soul of the servant of God Patriarch Lubomyr Husar.  Please remember his soul in your kindness and prayers.  He was a good and holy man of God who lived his faith and loved his God and church.  May his memory be eternal!  Vichnaya Pamyat!

PALM SUNDAY / GOOD FRIDAY 2017

Pictures from Palm Sunday and Good Friday in preparation for the Resurrection of Our Lord.  Additional photos may be found on Holy Ghost's Facebook page.

    

      

         

     

CHRISTMAS 2016

A few pictures below from our St. Nicholas Christmas Party, Holy Ghost Church decorated for Christmas, Nativity Compline and Christmas Eve Divine Liturgy.  For additional photos, please visit Holy Ghost's Facebook page.

    

    

    

    

   

     

HOLY GHOST TRICKY TRAY 2016

Thank you to everyone who came to our annual Tricky Tray.  We were blessed with a beautiful, sunny afternoon and a great time was had by all. Thank you to Fr. Dan, the hard-working Holy Ghost parishioners, and the many generous businesses who donated prizes and services to the Tricky Tray.  Please consider patronizing these fine businesses as a way to say "thank you" for their generosity!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!

As a result of your generous support purchasing pyrohys at the April pyrohy sale, Holy Ghost was able to donate $1,000 to the Sisters of St. Basil.  The proceeds provided vital help for the orphans and victims of war in Ukraine. 

The Sisters volunteered at the Catechetical Camps in various regions throughout Ukraine.  For additional information on the humanitarian aid provided by the Sisters, please visit their Facebook page or their website: www.stbasils.com  

MEMORIAL DAY 2016

As we celebrate with friends, family and community during Memorial Day weekend, Holy Ghost would like to encourage all of us to remember that Memorial Day is dedicated to those Americans who have fallen while serving in our nation's military to preserve our freedoms, our way of life, and our nation.

   

May our Memorial Day include honoring those who have died in the service of our country.  May Our Lord grant them rest in the bosom of Abraham and number them among the chosen! May their memory be eternal!

VICHNAYA PAMYAT! ETERNAL MEMORY! 

ST. NICHOLAS VISITS HOLY GHOST - 2015

CHRIST IS BORN!  GLORIFY HIM!

CHRISTOS RAZHDAYETSHA!  SLAVEETE YEHO!

  

  PALM SUNDAY 2015 

   

   

EASTER EGG HUNT 2015

Holy Ghost Church welcomed the Easter Bunny to spend the afternoon with all the children.  All the children and families had a wonderful time at the Easter Egg Hunt on a cool, Spring afternoon.  Even Brother Timmy enjoyed collecting his Easter egg, too!

 

 

 

THEOPHANY 2015 
 

The Feast of Theophany celebrates the Baptism of Our Lord in the River Jordan but also the revealing of the Holy Trinity to us, the beginning of Jesus' public life, and also the manifestation of God's glory, of his love for mankind and his mercy and compassion towards us.

 

 

 

 

CHRISTMAS 2014

 

The celebration of the Feast of the Birth of Our Lord began with the Vespers Service--including Holy Ghost's catechism class singing Christmas carols while dressed as shepherds, kings and servers--followed by the Divine Liturgy.

 

 

  

 


ST. NICHOLAS VISITS HOLY GHOST - 2014

ARRIVAL OF THE SHROUD

Upon the arrival of the Shroud, Akafist prayer service is held in Honor of the Sufferings and Death of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

SHROUD OF TURIN EXHIBIT

      

Holy Ghost Church hosted the Shroud of Turin Exhibit, sponsored by our Archeparchy as a means of exploring the gospel message through the Shroud and opening our doors to evangelizing those seeking Christ.

The Shroud was on display in our church from November 12 - 21, 2014.  Please click on the flyer above to download more information or click on the tab at the top of the page.

WELCOME NEW ALTAR SERVERS

Following the ceremonial blessing of the cassocks and dalmatics, Holy Ghost Church welcomes our new altar servers including:

Emily Bellfy, Sara Bellfy, Zachary Mattes, Mikayla Mattes, Peter Kaczmar, Phoenix Sidlar, Garrett Stoken, and Parker Stoken

May Our Lord grant them peace and happiness for many years serving Our Lord as helpers of His priests and church community. Mnohaya I blahaya Lita!

RECYCLING FUNDRAISER

Please help support Holy Ghost Church by bringing in aluminum cans, foil or pie tins and dropping them off at the Church Hall (a large container has been labeled for this purpose).

We also gladly accept copper (e.g., wire, pipe) or brass (e.g., fittings) products that can be recycled.

Thank you for caring and helping to turn your recyclables directly into money for our parish!

This past quarter we were able to turn our 100+ pounds of aluminum cans, foil, trays and scrap steel into a $25 donation to the Church funds.  To date, 1000+ pounds of aluminum have been donated for $500+.  Thank you, as always!

Visitor Counter:  
Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church | Website Created & Administered by Craig Stoken