St. George Church Preservation Society News & Archives

  Our successful St. George Day at the Grove II Sunday, April 23, 2023 (the feast day of St. George)   The St. George & Allentown Community gathered on the feast day of St. George at the historic Linden Grove Nightclub for a memorable event. The sold-out crowd was excited and appreciative for this opportunity to gather and reminisce and there were many compliments for the fun event and good food. Cake made by Margie Sammel In addition to music by D.J. Tim, Door Prizes, Chinese Auction and Raffle, there was a slide show of St. George photos, a selection of yearbooks, a display of the St. George WWII memorial and St. George trophies. Guests also gathered around the replica St. George Statue for photos.  Guests also shopped at the St. George Store for mugs, Allentown History Books, and the 1960s St. George sketch by artist Calvin Lynch. Thank You   The volunteers at SGCPS would like to thank everyone for coming to this special event and for your generosity, encourag...

We still have some space available. Please make your reservations soon! St. George Day at the Grove The Allentown & St. George Reunion  on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 4:00pm (the feast day of St. George)  at The Historic Linden Grove Nightclub in Castle Shannon 1100 Grove Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234 $35 per person (card members $30) * No tickets, we'll have your name badge ready at the door.* Includes Dinner, Music & Dancing Seating is limited, reservations end on April 1, 2023 To make your reservation & payment on-line  please visit the  St. George Store  at  www.SGCPS.NET To make your reservation by mail, send a check with a note to: SGCPS PO BOX 4228 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 412-502-5062 Buffet Menu Fried Chicken Red Potatoes Green Beans Penne Pasta  Tossed Garden Salad Bread, Rolls & Butter Cheesecake Coffee, Tea & Soft Drinks Cash Bar   Other Features Music by DJ Tim Keepsake Program Door Prizes & Raffles St. George Mugs ...

2017   Photo credit:  Divine Mayhem Studios, Photography by Jason Furda Please join us for St. George Day at the Grove The Allentown & St. George Reunion  on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 4:00pm (the feast day of St. George)  at The Historic Linden Grove Nightclub in Castle Shannon 1100 Grove Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234 $35 per person (card members $30) * No tickets, we'll have your name badge ready at the door.* Includes Dinner, Music & Dancing Seating is limited, reservations end on April 1, 2023 To make your reservation & payment on-line  please visit the  St. George Store  at  www.SGCPS.NET To make your reservation by mail, send a check with a note to: SGCPS PO BOX 4228 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 412-502-5062 Buffet Menu Fried Chicken Red Potatoes Green Beans Penne Pasta  Tossed Garden Salad Bread, Rolls & Butter Cheesecake Coffee, Tea & Soft Drinks Cash Bar   Other Features Keepsake Program Door Prizes & Raffles St...

KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTED & PRESERVING OUR LEGACY Dear St. George Community: As we mentioned in our last letter after the disappointing Vatican decision on our appeal, we reached out again to Bishop Zubik in November to try to “bridge the gap” and reach an agreement to restore St. George Church at no cost to the Diocese. Unfortunately we recently received a response from the Diocese that declined our request. Even though we were not able to reach an agreement to restore the church, we will continue to advocate for the historic status of the church that is on hold at Pittsburgh City Council due to a Federal injunction by Bishop Zubik. We will also continue our efforts to keep our St. George Community connected and preserve our heritage and legacy. We'll organize occasional fellowship events, preserve the artifacts, trophies and archives that we have in storage, and we'll provide keepsake items for sale in the St. George Store. With input ...

HAPPY 2023 TO OUR ST. GEORGE COMMUNITY! UPDATES & 2022 IN REVIEW VATICAN APPEAL Our appeal of the closing of St. George Church (St. John Vianney) advanced to the Apostolic Signatura (Supreme Court) at the Vatican in 2019. Although we expected their final decision in late 2020, the pandemic added to the delay in the long process and we continued to wait. Unfortunately, in November, 2022, we were very disappointed to be notified that the Vatican court has rejected our appeal. As a follow-up to this news, we have written to Bishop Zubik and presented our improved proposal for consideration. We pray that the Spirit will inspire His Excellency to reconsider his contentious position and embrace our obvious solution. With the help of the St. George Community and supporters, we are ready to provide for the care and restoration of the church at no cost to the Diocese. There are over 60 Catholic churches in other dioceses that are being cared for by organizations like the St. George Church P...

The  St. George Church Preservation Society would like to wish a very  Merry Christmas   to our St. George Community and Supporters!

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 Proceeds benefit the St.George Church Preservation Society. We thank you for your continued support!     St. George Christmas Cards are now available! 12 pack of Christmas Cards with envelopes    2023 St. George calendars 11” X 17” wall calendar featuring a St. George photo for each month.     2023 St. George Membership card! Become a member of the St. George Church Preservation Society to enjoy the benefits of our annual membership. Member Benefits: 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 ...

WORKING TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTED & PRESERVE OUR HERITAGE Dear St. George Family & Supporters: After years of waiting patiently, we have finally received a decision on our parishioners' Vatican appeal of the closing of St. George Church (St. John Vianney).   The Apostolic Signatura (Supreme Court) has rejected our appeal of Bishop Zubik's decree to close and dismantle the church. While we are disappointed with this decision, we will once again reach out to Bishop Zubik and try to reach an agreement.   In the past, our group of dedicated parishioners has reached out to Bishop Zubik with proposals to repair, restore and care for the church at no cost to the Diocese. These proposals are similar to successful agreements in other Dioceses. We were advised by the Diocese to wait until the Vatican appeal has been decided. If we are able to negotiate an agreement with Bishop Zubik, we will be able to contact the foundations, the preservation community, and corporations t...

St. George Spaghetti Dinner III June 4, 2022 50/50 WINNER Audrey Studer DOOR PRIZE WINNERS Tom Wilding Jack Moslander Anne Rudolph Vivian Werst Lee Averbeck Mary Jane Schneider George Rudolph Cheri Diethorn Vivian Kowalski Darlene Kerwin Karen Depkon Joann Metting Mary Palmer Angie Spinelli Pat Kelly Michael Ehman Audrey Studer Pat Ruskin Giovanni Tessetore Dolores Griffin Ruth Perella Nancy Pfeifer CHINESE AUCTION WINNERS Jack Moslander Bud Fritz Anne Rudolph Shelly Mehrenberg Ruth Perella Anne Scharding Marianne Germeyer Chris Spencer Katie Banks Norma Langol Pat Kelly Lynn Suhayda Dale Diethorn Karen Campbell John Mary Marge Lubawy John Mary Janet Weiland Gerri Felice Pat Kelly Heather Miller Please call 412-502-5062 with any corrections or additions. THANK YOU!! The SGCPS Leadership Team would like to thank everyone who attended our Spaghetti Dinner. In addition we thank our generous supporters &  volunteers. Alla Famiglia Restaurant Jonathan Vlasic & Gary Klinefelter A...