St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church
Ambridge, Pennsylvania

Divine Liturgy is as follows:

Saturday vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: 11:00 a.m.
Holy Days: 6:00 p.m.

Holy Mystery of Reconciliation: 1/2 hour before all services.
Baptism/Chrismation/Eucharist: contact the church for arrangements.
Holy Mystery of Anointing: prior to surgery or whenever requested.
Holy Mystery of Marriage: contact the church at least eight months prior to wedding date.

A Special Note to our visitors:
In the Byzantine Church, Holy Communion is given under both species, consecrated bread and wine. It will be helpful to the priest if you tilt your head slightly backwards, open your mouth widely, but DO NOT EXTEND YOUR TONGUE. The priest will use a small golden spoon to place communion in your mouth. We ask that you do not close your lips upon the spoon.

Customary Greetings in Church Slavonic and English:
(Used from Pascha (Easter) until Ascension)
"Christos Voskrese!" - "Christ is Risen!"
"Voistinnu Voskrese!" - "Indeed He is Risen!"

(Used from Christmas until New Year)
"Christos Razdajetsja!" - "Christ is Born!"
"Slavite Jeho!" - "Glorify Him!"

(Used at all other times)
"Slava Isusu Christu!" - "Glory to Jesus Christ!"
"Slava Vo V'iki!" - "Glory Forever!"