St. George Church Preservation Society News & Archives

Presented by The St. George Church Preservation Society (SGCPS) St. George/ Allentown/ Veterans Community Reunion Please join us on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Salvatore's Event Center, Victoria Room 5001 Curry Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Doors open at 3:00pm $40 per person (SGCPS card members $35) Includes Dinner, Reminiscing, Music & Dancing Seating is limited , reservations end on Thursday, May 22, 2025 Spread the word! Please tell your friends & family about this special event! For more information, please call us at 412-502-5062. Click  [HERE]  to make your reservation online. To make your reservation by mail, send a check with a note including the names of those attending to: SGCPS PO BOX 4228 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 No tickets , we'll have your name badge ready at the door.   Thank you! The SGCPS Leadership Team Buffet Menu Grilled Chicken Breast Top Round of Beef with Au Jus Chateau Blend Vegetables Smashed Red Skin Potatoes Tossed Garden Salad Rolls & Butter ...

To our St. George/St. John Vianney Family, Veterans, Supporters & Allentown Community   Happy Easter 2025!   Easter 2016 July 6, 2024 Best Wishes, The Leadership Team at SGCPS

To all Friends, Neighbors, Supporters, Alumni, and Parishioners of St. George and St. John Vianney: HAPPY 2025 TO OUR ST. GEORGE COMMUNITY! UPDATES of 2024   WWII MONUMENT On Veterans Day, 2023, we announced our partnership with Mary, Queen of Peace Parish to repair and restore the St. George WWII plaque that was once located on the front of St. George Church. A plan was developed to place the plaque on a new monument in the St. George section of St. John Vianney cemetery in Carrick. A dedicated parishioner from the Class of 66 volunteered to perform the extensive repairs and restoration of the plaque.  We had a large brick monument constructed where the restored plaque is now displayed. On July 6, 2024, we organized a dedication ceremony to honor the 1017 veterans whose names are inscribed on the monument. Everyone, including the descendants of the parishioners who are named on the plaque, can now honor those who served.  With approval of our major donors, proceeds from ...

The  St. George Church Preservation Society would like to wish a very  Merry Christmas  to the St. George & Allentown Communities!

Visit our online St. George Store (Where your Christmas shopping begins!) Click  [HERE]  to visit the online St. George Store. To order by mail, send a note with your check to: SGCPS PO Box 4228 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 412-502-5062 2025 St. George Membership Card   Become a member of the St. George Church Preservation Society and you will support our mission and also enjoy these benefits of annual membership: Heinz History Center admission - Since SGCPS is affiliated with the Sen. John Heinz History Center, our members have free admission to the History Center, Western PA Sports Museum, Fort Pitt Museum and the Meadowcroft Historic Village for up to four persons per visit. For details, click  here . Discounted price for items in the on-line St. George Store. A discount on admission to St. George events in 2025. Regular news updates to keep you informed and connected to the St. George Community. We'll mail your Welcome Package that includes your membership card and keeps...

Veterans Day-November 11, 2024 We remember and honor those who served. The St. George WWII Monument was constructed in the St. George Section of the St. John Vianney Cemetery in Carrick at 920 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. This project was managed and funded by SGCPS in partnership with Mary, Queen of Peace Parish. It displays the bronze plaque that was originally placed on the front of St. George Church in 1947. Inscribed are the names of 1,017 St. George parishioners that served in WWII including the 35 who lost their lives. The monument was dedicated on July 6, 2024.   A Mass for Veterans will take place on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Adalbert Church, 160 S. 15th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. There will be light refreshments served after the mass in the hall directly below the church. Click  here  to visit our on-line St. George Store at SGCPS.net Where your   Christmas shopping   begins!   2025 St. George Membership Card...

St. George WWII Monument On Saturday, July 6, 2024, a dedication ceremony was held for the new St. George WWII Monument. It is located in the St. George section of St. John Vianney Cemetery in Carrick. The monument plaque was created by renowned sculptor Frank Vittor in 1947 and was placed on the front of St. George Church. It includes 1,017 names of St. George parishioners who served in WWII of whom 35 lost their lives. The National Anthem was sung by Tom Wilding, the Invocation by Fr. Dan Valentine, and the rifle volley, playing of Taps and folding the flag by American Legion 935. After the unveiling, the flag was presented to WWII Veteran, Merchant Marine, Howard Pfeifer. Over 100 veterans, parishioners, alumni and Allentown neighbors attended. After the ceremony, there was a fellowship reception at th Mary, Queen of Peace Parish Hall.   Click  HERE  to view the 1,017 names on the monument, the event video & photos, and restoration & construction phot...