Lodge 151 - New York, NY
Lodge 151 members have been busy doing charity work for St Raphael’s Church. We received a beautiful note from Elizabeth Ciro, Food Pantry Coordinator, St. Raphael's Church. "Dear Christine Hulak and Emily Panchuk and the GCU members of Lodge 151, Thank you for your generosity. Your help is a lamp for the needy and a light for the children that wear the knitted hats. Your shopping bags of cereal, peanut butter, and gifts are so appreciated by our pantry. God bless all of you."
Chris has been delivering boxes of food and other necessities to St Raphael’s weekly to help the needy. Many lodge members have also helped. Emily Panchuk has been knitting hats and Anne Vislocky has been donating many items. "Whenever we see Ann Vislocky at a GCU event, we are treated to a bounteous donation of wonderful items-clothes, bags, and assorted treats. The needy will surely appreciate all she has given and will be delivered to St. Raphael. Thank you, Ann, Chris, and Emily and other members of the lodge, for being such generous workers and shopaholics!
St. Andrew’s Adult Reading Group (Book Beat) Westbury, Long Island. What is Theosis? What is the difference between mystery and mystical? These are some of the questions discussed during the first meeting of the St. Andrew’s Adult Reading Group aka Book Beat. GCU member Rev. Deacon Nicholas Daddona began this group at St. Andrew’s Church in Westbury, Long Island. Fifteen parishioners meet every other week to discuss and reflect on materials that they have read. Every two months a new book is chosen for reading and discussion. The first book was Inexhaustible Delights The Holy Mysteries in the Byzantine Churches. The first meeting opened with lively conversation. All members of the group expressed great satisfaction and look forward to the opportunity to continue growing as an adult in their faith. If you are interested in attending the book rap notify Deacon Daddona at 516-623-6456.
Flag Day was very special this year. As the GCU gave out flags, pins, bracelets, the children were very excited. They remembered our assembly last year about the flag and were very happy to celebrate Flag Day this year.
Congratulations to Maura L. Huzinec for winning the Academic Performance Scholarship. Her parents Ann Marie and Robert and her grandmother Dorothy Huzinec are very proud of her. They are a 100% GCU family from Lodge 151.
There will be a Liturgy for the health of all GCU Lodge 151 members at St Andrew’s in Westbury on August 24. There will also be a panachida (memorial service) for Mike Martin, a popular member whose life ended much too soon. A short third quarter meeting will be held afterwards. For more information contact Marge at 516-307-1016.
We wish Peter Gnall a speedy recovery. Mhohaja I blahaja l’ita!
Planned Lodge Activities for 2010
September 19 -Annual Fall Luncheon
October 17 -Fourth Quarterly/Annual Meeting in NYC