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Pastoral Visit to Endicott, NY (4/24/16)

On Sunday April 24, 2016 (Palm Sunday) His Grace Bishop Gregory made his first Pastoral Visit to St. Mary's Parish in Endicott, NY.

During his visitation, Bishop Gregory presided over the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, tonsured four men of the parish to the Order of Reader and blessed the new addition to the parish cemetery.

The day's events concluded with a fellowship luncheon in the Church Hall.
Willows for Palm Sunday waiting to be distributed to the faithful.
Bishop Gregory is greeted by Fr. Michael Kleban and offered the parish hand cross before the Palm Sunday Liturgy (St. Mary's Church, Endicott, NY
Candidates for ordination to the Office of Reader. (St Mary's Church, Endicott, NY)
Tonsure of Reader Robert Serko
Tonsure of Reader Michael Serko
Tonsure of Reader George Magur
Tonsure of Reader Gary Kaschak
Tonsure of Reader Edward Bundga
Bishop Gregory at the Episcopal Throne.
The Cherubic Hymn.
Instructing the Altar Boys.
Final dismissal of Divine Liturgy.
Cemetery addition blessing. (St Mary's Church, Endicott, NY)
Cemetery blessing
Bishop Gregory with the parish faithful following the blessing.
Cake for the Bishop at the fellowship luncheon which followed.
Bishop Gregory with the parish children who presented him with roses.