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Holy
Trinity
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104
Shaffer Street
Sykesville, PA 15865
Contact Information:
Telephone:
814-894-5440
FAX: 814-894-2412
Email: HolyTrinity@adelphia.net
Website Address: N/A
Pastor: Father
John J. Mihalco
Liturgy
Schedule:
N/A
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Holy Trinity
Church had its beginning in the late 1890’s when a group
of Byzantine Catholic faithful organized themselves for the purpose
of building their own church and carrying on their Byzantine Catholic
tradition. They were poor but their strong faith and hard work
led them to realize their dream. On October 1, 1907, a new church
was opened in Sykesville and readied for worship. Rev. Myron Danilovitch
accepted the assignment to be the new congregation’s first
pastor.
Membership grew steadily. To accommodate the increasing number
of members, the church building was expanded to twice its size
in 1924. It wasn’t until 1926 that a social hall was erected.
Years later, in 1968, the significance and potential of the social
hall became apparent. Remodeling began, a parking lot was prepared
and additional surrounding properties were purchased. A Holy Name
Society was organized during this period and with their assistance,
new social and fund raising activities began. This continued until
the social hall was destroyed by an arsonist in 1976. The fire,
however, did not extinguish the determination of the people to
improve and update their property.
In May of 1979 a new rectory was built adjoining the church. This
became the basis for the future consolidation of the church facilities.
Since the new rectory extended the basement of the church and
added an additional floor, this provided space for a new social
hall and classrooms. In the late 1980’s the icon screen
was restored and the church interior was refurbished according
to Eastern Christian tradition. Improvements were continued in
recent years with the completion of the social hall and the classrooms
in 1995. Once again, the faith and hard work of the parishioners
provided the proper setting for the education of its youth and
for social activities.
A tradition of cooperation and generosity continues to motivate
the parish—a tradition that began nearly a century ago.
This is evident through support and faith the church receives
through the Rosary Society, Social Club, Catechists, Advisory
Board and parishioners of all ages. |
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