Church Address:
558 Sunbury St,
Minersville, PA 17954
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Founded in 1910
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Parish Contacts
V. Rev.
Michael Hatrak, Rector
Home: 570-544-2690
Email: hat558@verizon.net
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Lay Leadership
Ms. Patricia Stetz Grammes, Choir Director
4405 Jacksonville Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Matushka Valeria Hatrak, Church School Coordinator
Matushka Valeria Hatrak, Youth Coordinator
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Directions
General Location
Ss Peter and Paul Church is located in central PA approximately 1 hour north of Harrisburg, and 1 hour south of Wilkes-Barre.
From Interstate 81
Take Minersville exit 116 to Rt 901 and travel 5 miles. The Church is on Route 901, 1/2 block from the second traffic light, on the left.
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Schedule of Services
Saturday Evening
4:00 PM Vespers.
Sunday Morning
8:45 AM Divine Liturgy or Obednitsa.
Eves of Great Feasts
4:00 PM Vespers.
Mornings of Great Feasts
8:30 AM Divine Liturgy or Obednitsa.
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Ministry Groups
No Information at this time
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Upcoming Events
No Information at this time
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Parish Background
The history of SS Peter and Paul parish began in 1910 when a small group of people saw the need to establish a place of worship in Minersville. They first purchased a hall to worship in and a plot of ground for a cemetery. Two small houses were bought at the present location in 1913. One was razed to make way for the church and the other used as a rectory. The rectory basement was used for church services until 1914. By then the basement of the new church was completed. which was used for 23 years. The present church was completed in 1937 and dedicated on Labor Day 1938.
St Ann's Altar Society was established and purchased necessary items for the church. Every year something was either added to or improved in the parish.
On September 4, 1950, the fortieth anniversary of the founding, the burning of the mortgage was witnessed. His Grace, Bishop Nikon consecrated the church and placed a relic in the Holy Table. The following years saw additional improvements to the church and rectory interiors.
In 1983, Ronald Wyslutsky, son of Anna and the late Nicholas Wyslutsky, became the first parishioner to enter St Tikhon's Seminary. We were priviledged to witness his ordination to the priesthood in our church in 1994. Also that year, Gregory Hatrak, son of VRev Michael and Matushka Hatrak, graduated from St Tikhon's Seminary.
Along with the necessary improvements through the years, our exquisite chandelier was refurbished, a granite cross was placed in the cemetery and the interior, exterior, and basement of the church were repainted for the 90th anniversary, which was celebrated in September, 2000.
The parish of SS Peter and Paul has accomplished much in 90 years, and Almighty God, with His continued blessings, will sustain our efforts and dedication to preserve our faith for future generations.
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