St. Andrew's Church in Orange County, N.Y., to bless crosses and dome (04/24/05)

St. Andrew's Church in Orange County, N.Y., to bless crosses and dome

CAMPBELL HALL, N.Y. - The blessing of the crosses and dome at St. Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church on the Grounds of Holy Spirit Cemetery will take place here on Sunday, April 24.

Since the start of construction in October of last year, in spite of inclement weather and numerous other obstacles, the parish is now at the stage of installing the roof on its new spiritual home. A necessary element is the blessing of the crosses and dome before they are set upon the new roof, explained the Rev. Yaroslav Kostyk, administrator, while issuing an invitation to one and all to join the parish for this celebration.

The blessing of the crosses and dome will take place immediately after the pontifical divine liturgy scheduled for noon. The main celebrant will be Bishop Basil Losten of the Eparchy of Stamford.

A picnic featuring traditional Ukrainian food will follow at 2 p.m. The celebration will take place at 141 Sarah Wells Trail in Campbell Hall, N.Y. Proceeds from this event will benefit St. Andrew's Building Fund.

Father Kostyk noted: "We cannot imagine completing the building of the new church without the community's help. We ask all our brothers and sisters to contribute a brick worth $250 toward the construction of the first Ukrainian Catholic Church in Orange County, N.Y."

For those who may be interested in making a more substantial contribution, Father Kostyk said the following items are available for sponsorship: for example, golden domes, $50,000; large cross on dome, $5,000; small crosses on dome (four) $3,000 each; and pews, $2,500 each.

Tax-exempt donations may be mailed to: St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church, 141 Sarah Wells Trail, Campbell Hall, NY 10916 (checks should be made payable to St. Andrew's Church Building Fund). For further information readers may call (845) 496-4156.

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