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Bishop Gregory's Arch- Pastoral Visit to Cheektowaga, NY (Sept 27-28, 2014)

On the weekend of September 27-28, 2014, His Grace, Bishop Gregory made his first Archpastoral visit to St. Mary's Orthodox Church in Cheektowaga, NY where Very Rev. Fr. Thomas Kadlec is Pastor.

Bishop Gregory joined the parishioners of St. Mary's parish in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the parish relocation to Cheektowaga.

Posted photos, courtesy of John Nowak an Protopresbyter James Dutko show scenes from the weekend's festivities.
Bishop Gregory is greeted by parish youth upon his arrival at St Mary's Parish on Saturday afternoon, September 27, 2014.
Bishop Gregory is greeted by Fr. Thomas Kadlec and Deacon Donald Koch.
Bishop Gregory venerates the altar table.
Bishop Gregory presides over The Moleben to St. Nectarios from the Episcopal Throne.
Deacon Donald receives the Bishop's blessing,
Bishop Gregory at the Episcopal Throne.
Michael reading the epistle.
The Gospel Reading.
Host Pastor, Fr. Thomas Kadlec greets His Grace, Bishop Gregory at the conclusion of the evening service.
Bishop Gregory offered a few words at the end of the service.
The faithful listen intently to His Grace.
The altarboys receive a special word from His Grace.
Bishop Gregory offers the blessing at the fellowship meal which followed Vespers.
Bishop Gregory greeted the kitchen staff.
Enjoying the delicious buffet.
Bishop Gregory with the parishioners of St Mary's
Bishop Gregory with the parishioners of St Mary's
Bishop Gregory enjoyed visiting with the parish youth.
Bishop Gregory inscribing Bibles of children which were distributed at Camp Nazareth
The altarboys assist with the vesting of Bishop Gregory
Presentation of the Bread and Salt by Acting President Mary Dankovich
At the High Place.
Deacon Donald Koch chanting the Gospel.
The Great Entrance
The Creed.
The Altar Boys singing the creed.
"Let us lift up our hearts!"
His Grace Bishop Gregory blessing the new icon.
Fr. Tom and Pani Linda, donors of the

Theotokos Family Icon in loving memory

of their late parents, Michael and Anna Chalachan

and Joseph and Margaret Kadlec.
His Grace with the clergy and altarboys
The Very Rev. Thomas and Pani Linda Kadlec were honored by Grace, Bishop Gregory on their 39th Anniversary of Marriage.
The parish family of St. Mary's with His Grace.
Honored guests at the banquet
Bishop Gregory with parish children.
Protopresbyter James Dutko offers a few remarks at the anniversary banquet.
Father Thomas Kadlec offered words gratitude to His Grace Bishop Gregory and the parish faithful participating in the anniversary celebration.
Bishop Gregory offers the keynote address.