The Sisters of St. Basil the Great are pleased to announce that on Sunday, September 5, 2021, the 87th Annual Pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will be held at Mount St. Macrina, Uniontown, PA. With the theme, “Mother of Perpetual Help, Our Gentle Protectress,” the Pilgrimage will be an in-person event and will also be streamed live. Weather permitting, liturgical services will be broadcast at www.sistersofstbasil.org.
Out of an abundance of caution, and in consultation with local county CDC/health department officials, this year’s Pilgrimage will have the following guidelines and limitations:
· All liturgical services will take place at the Shrine Altar. Due to the inability to accommodate large numbers indoors, the potential for postponement or cancellation of a liturgical service exists with the presence of severe weather conditions.
· Boxed lunches/snacks will be available for purchase during this year’s Pilgrimage. Pilgrims wishing to enjoy a warm meal are encouraged to support the local restaurants on Route 40 directly across from the Mount.
· Please see the list of local motels and hotels on our website if you wish overnight accommodations. There will be no overnight accommodations on the grounds of Mt. St. Macrina this year, which includes campers. A limited number of self-contained RVs are permitted by appointment only (contact Sr. Carol at 724-438-7149).
· Pilgrims will be asked to wear masks when entering indoor shrines, as well as buildings such as the Religious Gift Shop, House of Prayer, restroom facilities, etc.
· Visitors to the Monastery (Motherhouse) will be limited this year to Sisters’ family. There will be no shuttle service on the property.
· The Sisters are very happy to welcome our beloved Pilgrims back to the grounds of Mt. St. Macrina this year. We encourage you to make the best, most prudent decision for yourself and your family members regarding traveling to Pilgrimage this year. For Pilgrims unable to attend in person, please participate via the livestream: www.sistersofstbasil.org
Schedule as of June 21, 2021 (subject to change):
· Sunday, September 5
o 9:30am Confessions
o 9:30am Matins (TBD)
o 11:00am Divine Liturgy for Vocations
o 1:30pm Children’s Procession
o 2:30pm Bereavement Session
o 4:00pm Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
o 7:00pm Parastas
· Monday September 6
o 9:30 Divine Liturgy - TBD (Services to be Streamed Live)
The following services will take place Sunday, September 5 at the Shrine Altar, weather permitting, and live streamed on our website: www.sistersofstbasil.org.
1. 11:00am Divine Liturgy for Vocations
2. 1:30pm Children’s Procession
3. 4:00pm Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
4. 7:00pm Parastas