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90th Aniversary Celebration

This year our Parish celebrates the 90th Anniversary of its organizing (1923- 2013). A special Anniversary Holy Mass will take place in our church on Sunday, September 22nd at 3 PM. A reception will follow after the Mass. The Main Celebrant for our anniversary Holy Mass is the Rt. Rev. Bernard J. Nowicki, Bishop Ordinary of the Central Diocese. The Clergy of the Plymouth Seniorate will concelebrate the Mass together with the Bishop. All are invited to celebrate this special occasion and our service to the Frackville community.

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Parish Property Beautification Spring & Summer 2004

Over the past few months there has been a lot of time and effort put into the project of maintaining and improving the appearance of our church, rectory and grounds. Special thanks to Father Robert and Joanna, Betty Brazausky, Robert Touchinsky, Louise Gursky, Edward Bulcavage, John Golba, Mary Ann Hoppes, Stan & Florence Bulcavage, Paul Elsavage and Fred & Carolyn Boychak. Also to Edward Halaburda for his continued work with the upkeep of the parish cemetery.

The rectory kitchen has a new countertop, the cabinets have been repaired and the plumbing and drainage system has been redone. A new computer system and leather chair was purchased for the office. New drapes and curtains were handmade and installed. The rugs throughout the rectory have been thoroughly steamed cleaned. The concession stand is fully operational. The rear of the church is in the process of getting a badly needed fresh coating of paint.

Even with the added responsibilities of caring for their new baby Victoria, Father Robert and Joanna found the time to create a beautiful flower bed between the back rectory porch and the garage. As if that wasn’t enough, they also planted a large vegetable garden on the opposite side of the garage with tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, beets, and more.

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Blessed Sacrament Society 2004

At the monthly meeting held on December 9th, 2003 the Blessed Sacrament Society members voted and agreed to hold their Annual Election of Officers early in the year instead of in September. On February 17th, 2004, the following officers were nominated and elected: Father Robert Plichta – Administrator/Spiritual Advisor (ex officio); President – Betty Brazausky; Vice-President – Mary Ann Hoppes; Recording Secretary – Louise Gursky; Treasurer – Ann Marie Wycheck; Financial Secretary – Sue Pascavage; Marshal – Judy Touchinsky; Patroness of the Sick – Sue Pascavage; Lector/Librarian – Joanne Plaxa. On April 14th, 2004, Carolyn Boychak was nominated and elected to the offices of Financial Secretary and Patroness of the Sick.

The members of the Blessed Sacrament Society are Elaine Antalosky, Carolyn Boychak, Betty Brazausky, Flossy Bulcavage, Colette Corby, Angela Elsavage, Sandy Elsavage, Louise Gursky, Helen Hopko, Mary Ann Hoppes, Jean Keim, Rose Kolas, Ann Lech, Sue Pascavage, Joann Plaxa, Janina Plichta, Cecelia Pyzowski, Josephine Studlick, Sophie Stetts, Hilda Tomczyk, Judy Touchinsky, Ann Marie Wycheck.

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The Blessed Sacrament Society of St. John the Baptist Parish attends meetings regularly each month. They venerate with lighted candles the Most Blessed Sacrament each first Sunday, on Solemnities (Christmas, Easter, Corpus Christi…), during May Devotions, and at other special liturgical celebrations. They sponsor the dinners for Easter, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving and every other year – Christmas, conduct food and bake sales, Chinese Auctions and Ice Cream Socials.

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