St. George Church Preservation Society News & Archives

Participate in a Parishioner Survey-Help Reopen & Restore Our Church! posted  Jun 11, 2016, 9:05 AM   As part of our ongoing efforts to Reopen & Restore our church, we are asking former parishioners of St. John Vianney to complete an online survey. If you have family members, friends or neighbors who do not have email access, please assist them in submitting a survey. The deadline for submissions is June 17, 2016. Please click  here  or cut and paste the link below into your browser to access the St. John Vianney Parishioner Survey. http://goo.gl/forms/5hIk4AQ00w8vtVTT2 Thank you for your continued support! -SGCPS

  Success Story II: Another Church Reopened by the Vatican posted  Jun 7, 2016, 6:59 PM  [ updated  Jun 7, 2016, 7:11 PM  ] As we wait for a decision on the appeal to reopen the former St. George Church (St. John Vianney), we'll share some stories about reopened Catholic churches around the Country. Many closed churches in other dioceses have been ordered reopened by the Vatican.  It is important to know that there are success stories out there.  The appeal process is the one very important factor that separates the reopened churches from hundreds churches that were closed. St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Adams, Massachusetts Since 2000, 69 churches or parishes had been closed in Western Massachusetts. St. Stanislaus Kostka Church was closed in late 2008. After parishioners filed an appeal, the Vatican ordered the church reopened in 2011. The following article was from “The Times Union” of Albany. Polish church's survival an underdog's tale Parishioner...

  Stories of Success Keep Hope Alive! posted  May 25, 2016, 1:25 PM  by Saint George Church Preservation Society    [ updated  May 25, 2016, 1:58 PM  ] While we wait for a decision on the appeal to reopen the former St. George Church (St. John Vianney), we will share some stories about reopened Catholic churches around the Country. In the last decade, dozens of closed churches in other dioceses have been ordered reopened by the Vatican. Although there are different situations for each church, it is important to note that there are success stories out there. The appeal process is the one very important factor that separates the reopened churches from hundreds churches that were closed. St. Patrick Church, Chicopee, Massachusetts Since 2000, 69 churches or parishes had been closed in Western Massachusetts. St. Patrick Church was closed in 2009. After parishioners filed an appeal, the Vatican ordered the church reopened in 2011. The following article was ...

  There's still time to order your Saint George T-shirt! posted  May 14, 2016, 4:07 PM  by Saint George Church Preservation Society    [ updated  May 14, 2016, 4:08 PM  ] The Saint George T-shirt sale ends this Friday, May 20, 2016. To place your order online, click  here . If you order by mail, checks must be received by the deadline.

2 Week Saint George T-Shirt Sale! posted  May 7, 2016, 7:43 PM  by Saint George Church Preservation Society    [ updated  May 7, 2016, 7:55 PM  ] We have had more requests for T-Shirts that were sold at the St. George Sunday Matinee! A $22.50 donation for each shirt includes shipping & handling. The T-Shirts can be ordered until May 20, 2016! They will be shipped by May 27, 2016 Please click  here  place your order today! If you prefer to order by mail, please download, print & complete order form below and send it with your check to: St. George Church Preservation Society PO Box 4228 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

  St. George Sunday Matinee Review posted  Apr 27, 2016, 2:19 PM  by Saint George Church Preservation Society The St. George Sunday Matinee took place on Sunday, April 24. We would like to thank everyone who attended and enjoyed the event.  The raffle prize winners were: Spirits Bouquet - Katie Sauer Pirate Basket - Shawn Banks St. George altar photo - Virginia Sauer Roustabout movie poster - Mark Wittman 50/50 winner - Richard Weiland T-shirts that were ordered at the event can be picked up at Progressive Home S&L in Allentown after Tuesday, May 3. We would like to thank our 23 sponsors who placed ads in the event program, the staff at the Hollywood Theater and North Way Christian Community for opening their parking lot for the event. A special thank you goes out to our volunteers. As we begin to plan ahead for future events to gather our parishioners, alumni, Allentown friends and supporters, we welcome and appreciate any suggestions that you can provide. Pleas...

  Order your St. George T-shirt at the Sunday Matinee!! posted  Apr 20, 2016, 12:12 PM  by Saint George Church Preservation Society North Way Christian Community Church, across from the Hollywood, has offered their large parking lot for our event. Thanks for the hospitality! We will be taking orders for St. George T-shirts this Sunday!! The shirts will be  dark blue  with  gold print. The statue is no longer on Schramm Hall, but now we can wear it. We're looking forward to seeing everyone at the show!! The St. George Church Preservation Society presents: "ROUSTABOUT ” Starring  Elvis Presley  and  Barbara Stanwyk "Roustabout” is one of the last movies played at the Capitol Theater in Allentown before it closed in 1965 Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 4:00 PM, (Doors open at 3:30) At the Hollywood Theater in Dormont 1449 Potomac Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Ticket sales are online at  Showclix.com  and at the door. Donation: $20.00

  posted   Apr 6, 2016, 11:10 AM   by Saint George Church Preservation Society     On Sunday, April 3, 2016, 796 people attended the Mass of Closure at the former St. George Church. This time of disappointment and sadness was mixed with the comfort of being together with family and reconnecting with so many of our Allentown neighbors, classmates, and friends. We joined together to continue the legacy of St. George. Jim Falcioni and our Choir We are thankful to Mr. Jim Falcioni, our Choir Director, who returned in December in time for the Christmas season. Jim recruited former choir members and new volunteers to form a small yet dedicated group that sang during the masses through Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Our choir was joined by guest singers and musicians and they provided the beautiful music and songs at Mass on Sunday. Reopen & Restore The decision to reopen our church now rests with the Congregation for the Clergy in Rome.  On March 17, 2016, our g...

  Easter Sunday 2016 posted  Mar 29, 2016, 2:13 PM  by Saint George Church Preservation Society    On Easter Sunday, there were two masses at St. John Vianney Church (formerly St. George Church). At 10:00, it was standing room only as over 500 people attended Mass. Volunteers from the St. George Church Preservation Society distributed brochures along with a keepsake magnet. The brochure included the following tribute to our legacy: Our Legacy  We have learned through our faith to respect and preserve traditions, readings, symbols, customs, ceremonies and holy places. It follows that we should also honor the legacy of those who came before us. We honor the founders of St. George Parish who provided the donations and oversaw the acclaimed design and construction of St. George Church. It was to be built with the finest materials available. Their intent was to provide a perpetual place of worship that will last indefinitely. We honor their descendants who faith...

  Volunteers Clean Church for Easter posted  Mar 29, 2016, 2:04 PM  by Saint George Church Preservation Society    The Ladies of Charity and members of SGCPS cleaned the church for Holy Week.