PEEKSKILL, NY: As has been his custom, Metropolitan Mykhayil offered a special prayer and blessing for students of the cathedral parish on the occasion of the new school year. The service was held after the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, September 7.

Afterwards, the parish community celebrated the birthday of Pani Matka Rania Alejilat. Following the coffee and cake social, the students were treated to a trip to the popular "Beach Shopping Center" where they enjoyed the bright and sunny day with "back to school" discount sales.

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