On Saturday, June 1, 2024 GCU members and in the Southwestern Pennsylvania area, along with parishioners from local Byzantine Catholic churches joined together to assist the Sisters of St. Basil in Uniontown, PA. The volunteers came together for Helping Hands Day at Mt. St. Macrina to beautify the grounds of the monastery.

The day was under the direction of Sr. Joanne Lickvar. There was plenty to accomplish. Some cleared debris that accumulated over the winter. Other volunteers also planted flowers in ther numerous flower beds spread across the property. Trees were pruned and areas prepared for the pilgrims who will attend the annual Pilgrimage over Labor Day weekend.