His Eminence Archbishop Michael has announced Operation: Spring Valley – a diocesan-wide volunteer effort to support St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Spring Valley, NY. All are invited to lend a helping hand on Saturday, August 2 and Saturday, August 9, as we come together to assist one of our Diocese’s most historic communities.

Founded over a century ago, St. John the Baptist Church celebrated its 110th Anniversary in 2024 and remains a steadfast witness to our Orthodox Christian faith. In recent years, however, the need for repairs and improvements to the church, rectory, and parish grounds has become urgent.

While a professional contractor has been hired for the more complex renovations, much of the work can be accomplished by volunteers from across the Diocese. This is a chance to join fellow parishioners in a labor of love—strengthening our bonds and supporting the renewal of a cherished parish.

Volunteer Days: August 2 & August 9

Time: Beginning at 9:00 AM
Location: St. John the Baptist Church, 64 West Church Street, Spring Valley, NY

Planned Tasks Include:

• Painting and washing walls

• Repairing and replacing window and door frames

• Floor cleaning

• Caulking and sealing surfaces

• General cleanup inside and outside both church and rectory

• Other small repair and maintenance tasks

To volunteer or request more information, please contact:
Archpriest Gary Breton
📧 gjbreton@gmail.com
📞 (848) 333-7055

Financial Contributions Welcome

We are also seeking financial donations to help meet our $50,000 goal to cover the cost of materials and professional labor. Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful impact.

Checks may be made payable to:
Diocese of New York and New Jersey
(Memo: Spring Valley)
Mail to:
Archpriest Gary Breton
c/o Holy Annunciation Church
360 Van Zile Road
Brick, NJ 08724

Online donations can also be made via our GoFundMe campaign:
👉 Click here to donate

Archbishop Michael offers his heartfelt thanks to all who answer this call—through your time, your talents, and your generosity, you are helping to uplift and restore a beloved parish in our Diocesan family.

Let us come together in unity and love, and make Operation: Spring Valley a true witness to our shared commitment in Christ.

Dr. Damian Havriliak, Suffern, NY (St. John the Baptist, Spring Valley $2,000.00
Vasily and Dorcas Serpikov, Trenton, NJ (St. Vladimir, Trenton) $1,000.00
Saint Vladimir Church, Trenton, NJ $636.00
Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Protetction, New York, NY $500.00
Mitred Archpriest and Matushka Joseph Lickwar, Orange, CT $500.00
Saint Nicholas Church, Cohoes, NY $500.00
Samuel and Myrna Serio, Hallieford, VA $500.00
Mark and Eugenia Skuby, Mount Laurel, NJ (Holy Cross, Medford) $500.00
Church of the Transfiguration, Pearl River, NY $500.00
Alexandra Warhol, Hallieford, VA $500.00
Saints Peter and Paul church, Buffalo, NY $431.00
Holy Apostles Church, Lansing, NY $320.00
Gregory and Natalie Buttner, Slingerlands, NY $300.00
Harry Oster, Wayne, NY (Holy Resurrection, Wanye, NJ) $300.00
Dr. Boris and Barbara Kuvshinoff, Buffalo, NY (St. George) $250.00
Clifford John Manning, Westwood, NJ (Christ the Saviour, Paramus) $250.00
ANONYMOUS $250.00
Father Richard Baker, West Nyack, NY (non-diocesan) $200.00
Marilyn Wong, Bloomfield, NJ (Holy Assumption, Clifton) $200.00
ANONYMOUS $200.00
Boris Glus, Fairport, NY (St. John the Baptist, Rochester) $100.00
Diane Penola, Kinnelon, NJ (Holy Trinity, Randolph) $100.00
Jennifer Stah, Albany, NY (Christ the Savior, Ballston Lake) $100.00
Omar Munoz, Paterson, NJ (Christ the Saviour, Paramus) $100.00
ANONYMOUS $100.00
ANONYMOUS $100.00
James and Maria Mahar, Ballston Spa, NY (Christ the Savior) $50.00
Peter Munich, Buffalo, NY (St. George Church, Buffalo) ..... $50.00
Father Justin (Silver), Lodi, NJ (Christ the Saviour, Paramus) $50.00
Matushka Tamara Skvir, Pennington, NJ (Princeton Chapel) $50.00
Karen Komenko, Diamond Head, Mississppi (non-diocesan) $50.00
ANONYMOUS $50.00
Benjamin Stell, Yardley, PA (St. Vladimir, Trenton) $50.00
Patricia Fiden, North Tonawanda, NY (Holy Trinity, Elmira) $25.00
ANONYMOUS $5.00