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On Sunday morning, October 22, 2017, Archpriest Stephen Mack, long-time Rector of Saint Nicholas Church, Auburn, NY, fell asleep in the Lord unexpectedly.  Additional information and the schedule of services will be posted as they are received.

On Monday, October 23, 2017, Matushka Marie Kreta, wife of the late Protopresbyter Joseph P. Kreta, also fell asleep in the Lord.  Father Joseph reposed in retirement at the age of 84 on February 2, 2012 after many years of ministry in Alaska and at Saint Herman’s Seminary.  Matushka Marie also was the mother of Archpriest John [Matushka Evelyn] Kreta and his twin brother Stephen [Angela] Kreta; the late Priest Peter [Matushka Marilyn] Kreta; and daughter Maria.  Additional information and the schedule of services will be posted as they are received.

May the memories of Father Stephen and Matushka Marie be eternal, and may their families be comforted by the hope of the Resurrection and our prayers!