Christ Among Us

Walter Godzieba, Devout Member

Walter J. Godzieba died June 14 at Heartland Hospice House in Wilmington, Del. He was 86 and lived in Springfield.

Walt was born in Clifton Heights and was graduated from Clifton Heights High School. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a retired machinist from Westinghouse.

He was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 100 S. Penn St., Clifton Heights.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Jennifer nee Sheleva; a daughter, Miliza E. Tenerelli of Philadelphia; and a nephew.

A service was held June 17 at Saints Peter and Paul. Burial was at Saint Mary's Cemetery in Elkins Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the church.

In honor of Mother's Day, the Very Reverend John Ciurpita, church pastor, called all mothers to the front of the church after the Sunday 11 a.m. Divine Liturgy. Once gathered, Father John extolled on the importance of recognizing mothers and he gave a special blessing to all of the mothers in attendance. After the blessing, each Mother was presented with a yellow rose. Photo by Myron Shegda

Those staffing the church's booth at the May 22 Clifton Heights Car Show and Flea Market included Bob Keevill, Caroline Jushchyshyn, John Jushchyshyn, Margaret Lawrence, Bill Lawrence II, Bill Lawrence and Pat Keevill. The featured menu item was kielbasa sandwiches smothered in saurkraut although there were hot dogs for the kids and those not up for trying the massive super sandwiches. Photo by Myron Shegda

On Sunday, May 23, Father John blessed the food gathered by the parish community for those in need. With the local community still suffering the adverse effects of the current economic slowdown, the Saint Stephen Food Bank's supplies are being stretched to the extreme. Always wanting to reach out and help others in the area, the Ss. Peter and Paul parishioners rose to the task and made a special food collection that resulted in a large amount of foodstuffs being provided to the local food bank.Photo by Myron Shegda

Don't forget, all are welcome to Ss. Peter & Paul English Divine Liturgy Sundays at 11 am.