n Sunday October 15, 2023 our parish hosted a very speical visitor from the Holy Lands.  Mother Maria vistied from the Bethany School for Girls.  The purpose of Mother Maria's visit was to raise funds for the school.  She will be visiting several other parishes in the United States over the forthcoming week.  A presentation was given at our Pot Luck Luncheon after Divine Litgurgy and Mother Maria explained the needs of the school.  A special collection was taken during the Divine Liturgy, and all the proceeds went directly to the Bethany School for Girls.  Thanks to Mother Maria for her wonderful visit!