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Bishop Gregory's Pastoral Visit to Niles, IL (11/9/14)
On the weekend of November 8-9, 2014, His Grace, Bishop Gregory made an Archpastoral Visit to St. Michael's Church in Niles, IL to preside over the parish's 100th Anniversary Celebration.
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Some of the children from Saint Michael's Church attended a Meet & Greet with Bishop Gregory on Saturday afternoon. It was an informal gathering where the children had the opportunity to get to know Bishop Gregory. Likewise, he learned a little bit about them. Everyone enjoyed pizza and taffy apples!
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A lighter moment.
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Bishop Gregory enjoyed the opportunity to speak to the youth about their involvement in the life of the Church.
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This young lady had her turn at asking His Grace a question.
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The parents and youth listened intently to His Grace.
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These young people clearly enjoyed their time with His Grace.
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Blessing the food.
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Enjoying the delicious apples.
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His Grace with the parish youth and family members.
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President Geary Foltman presents traditional bread and salt to His Grace, Bishop Gregory
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Very Rev. Protopresbyter Samuel Sherry presenting traditional cross for His Grace's blessing
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Pani Bonnie Sherry holding her grandson, William
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St. Michael's parishioner and granddaughter lighting candles
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Holding of candles during Epistle reading
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St. Michael's Alumni Choir under direction of Emil Misichko
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Gospel reading by Father Deacon Peter Soldini
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Bishop Gregory talking to William
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Sermon . . .
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Faithful listening to His Grace
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Great Entrance
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Liturgy
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Communion
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Blessing
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Clergy at St. Michael's Liturgy
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Clergy and Faithful in attendance at 100th Anniversary Celebration
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Invocation at Banquet
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God Bless America!
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Toast from Father Sam
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Children's poem
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Presentation of Roses to Bishop Gregory
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Children with Bishop Gregory
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Toastmaster Archon Wesley A. Stinich Welcoming Everyone!
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President Geary Foltman's Address
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Father Jonathon Bannon presents gift from Christ the Savior Church, Rockford
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Alumni Folk Dancers
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His Grace speaks . . .
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Alumni Campers
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Reflections . . .
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Clergy and faithful in attendance . . .