On Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Verona Beach State Park, St Basil hosted a rainy-day picnic! It was a wonderful time, despite the weather! All attendees remained under the pavilion, where we enjoyed each others’ company and a lot of great food. Our Most Reverend, Bishop Nicholas Samra attended this special event. Eddie and Mary Nassimos were our […]
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by Janet Kakaty George A publicly advertised Syrian Braided Cheese Sale held on the weekend of July 16 and 17, 2016 was the culmination of three days of cheese braiding and making by St. Basil parish women. Pre-orders were taken for this delicacy and 136 pounds sold immediately. Pictured below are the ladies (Allahyurhumrun) in previous
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Our Syrian Braided Cheese Sale was a success! Many thanks to those who supported our sale by purchasing cheese for their family and friends to enjoy! God bless you. From, Pastor Fr Shofany, the Committee Chairwoman – Janet Kakaty, the Committee – MaryAnn Astour and Carol Chanatry, and the many helpers – Christina Marrera, Sandy
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2016 St Basil Summer Picnic – Come one, come all! Please join us for summer fun at Verona Beach State Park, Pavilion C, on Sunday, August 21, 2016 beginning at 10:00 AM. Holy Liturgy will begin at 11:00 AM, followed by a day of activities (swimming, hiking, playground, food, desserts, etc.) For more information, please
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Syrian (braided) Cheese Sale – Spread the news! Delicious, homemade braided cheese will be available for purchase in the Vestibule of St Basil Church, 901 Sherman Drive, Utica on Saturday, July 16, 2016 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and on Sunday, July 17, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. See order form below
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As the St Basil Community made its way toward a Blessed and Happy Easter, we celebrated Palm Sunday with a luncheon in the Auditorium, following 11:00 AM Liturgy. Refreshments included a variety of sandwiches, salads, homemade desserts, and much more. The younger children participated in holiday festivities, which included an Easter Egg Hunt. During Palm Sunday
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On Sat Dec 19, following the 4:30 PM Liturgy, the St Basil Christmas Party was held in the Auditorium to celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Parishioners and their children/grandchildren joined together for dinner and other holiday festivities, such as a visit from Santa Claus and his number one Elf. All refreshments were prepared by
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The Legend of St Barbara was celebrated on Sun Dec 6, 2015. Fr Shofany recited the story of St Barbara’s life/death after the 11:00 AM Liturgy, followed by a procession of parishioners and their children/grandchildren, including two girls dressed in St Barbara’s similar attire. Refreshments were served in the Auditorium, including the sweet Syrian dessert – Sleetah
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St Basil Greek Melkite Catholic Church in Utica is celebrating 100 years and is inviting everyone in the community to attend a dinner to mark the occasion! It’s happening Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at Hart’s Hill Inn. For more information, call St Basil Church at (315) 732-4662. The church was built in
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