On June 28, 2025 the youth group of Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church visited Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Patriarchal Cathedral in NYC. A tour of the cathedral was lead by the rector of Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church and Vice-Chancellor of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA, Priest Mark Rashkov. The group learned about the history of the cathedral and especially the lives of it's founders, Saint Tikhon of Moscow and all Russia and Saint Alexander Hotovitzky. Afterwards, the tour the group venerated the relics of Saint Tikhon which enclosed in a special reliquary temporarily located in the cathedral for the 100th anniversary year of his repose. Fellowship continued in the cathedral museum.  

On Sunday June 8, 2025 the Orthodox Church Celebrated the most holy feast of Pentecost, the day of the Holy Trinity. In Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Church the feast was celebrated with Divine Liturgy followed by Great Vespers during which the kneeling prayers were read as is the tradition of the Orthodox Church. During the great Prokeimenon, flower petals were dispersed among the church from the choir loft, accompanying the words "You are God, Who alone works wonders." 

After service, the festivities continued in the education center with a Sunday School celebration to mark the end of the school year. In cooperation with "ArchH Ballet Foundation" a ballet performance was organized for the congregation followed by a children's musical performance prepared by the parish choir director, Matushka Alla Kerko. Afterwards, the Sunday School students were given gifts and certificates of completion. Additionally, letters of appreciation were given to parishioners and teachers that especially contributed to the life of the parish Sunday School during the academic year. 

We congratulate Helen Margititch, Fr Anthony Kurakevich, Joseph Lawless, Beth Gobeille, Nadezhda Popova, Apollinaria Rashkova, and Maryanna Bacsik who celebrated their birthdays. Additionally, we congratulate Emma Pandorf and Sophia Girard on graduating high school. Many Years!