MARBLEHEAD – Father Joseph Repko, pastor of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Marblehead, will celebrate his 30th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood on Saturday, Oct. 4. To commemorate this milestone occasion, Divine Liturgy will be celebrated with Bishop Robert Pipta at 4 p.m. The St. Mary Parish Council will host a cocktail reception at 5:15 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. in the church hall. Music will be provided by the Firelands String Trio.

Father Repko was ordained by the Most Reverend Andrew Pataki at the Byzantine Catholic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma in 1985. Prior to his assignment at St. Mary Marblehead in 2022, he served parishes in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. Father Repko became a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus in 2001. He also served in the United States military from 1983 to 1989 and received an honorable discharge.

To celebrate with Father Joe, please respond to Alex Kolosiwsky at 216-903-5726 or akolosiwsky@gmail.com by Sept. 22.

St. Mary Marblehead is located at 505 E. Main St., adjacent to the historic Marblehead Lighthouse. Divine Liturgy is celebrated Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. All are welcome.