In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1)
		I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (John 14:6) For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1 Cor 1:18)
		We are a community of Romanian people who settled in the Hazleton area and established St. Joseph's Church (former known as Palm Sunday) in 1992. The church patron is St. Joseph of Maramures. Our church is under the jurisdiction of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of North America (ROEA), His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel Popp (OCA). We are open to any and all people who seek to embrace what has been called the "Ark of Salvation": the Holy Orthodox Church.
		The Orthodox Liturgy is officiated on Sundays at 10 am, followed by Coffee Hour in the Social Hall. Sunday School starts after the children receive Communion. Any other weekly or special services are usually posted on this site and announced by mail or electronic mail.
		We organize numerous fund raising events throughout the year. "Ardealul" and "Grape Fest" are a couple of the most famous. In addition, you may find the finest european home made and baked products at our selling stand during Hazleton's Fun Fest.
		All social events are posted here, announced by mail, or e-mail. If you would like to sign up for our mailing list, please email your request to "list@romanianfaith.org". We encourage you to participate to our services, events, and to partake of our ancient culture and rich tradition. Should you have any questions, please call or write us.
		Saint Joseph of Maramures Romanian Orthodox Church 314 West Broad Street Hazleton, PA 18201 E-mail:info@romanianfaith.org Church Office Phone:(570)454-7224 V.Rev.Fr.Traian Stafiuc Phone:(570)401-1389 E-mail:fatherstafiuc@romanianorthodox.org