05/02/2026
The Klondike Clergy & Masontown Matters cordially and proudly invite you to attend:
The Semiquincentennial Independence Day
Service of Prayer and Proclamation
A Liturgy of the Word will be followed by Civic Ceremony. Local religious clergy will meet state leaders to proclaim liberty throughout the land.
In this time of our country’s 250th Anniversary, we hope to reflect, remember, review, and renew our dedication to the spiritual values that founded this nation.
Selected readings from The Declaration of Independence will be recited.
The Knights of Columbus Post # 4621 will post colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the Bible.
The Women’s Missionary Society will provide an inclusion for the American Story about Evangelist Reverend Mary Sterling.
The Dignitaries in Attendance:
The Honorable Mrs. Charity Grimm Krupa,
Pennsylvania State Representative of the 51st Legislative District
The Honorable Mr. Patrick J. Stefano,
Pennsylvania State Senator of the 32nd Legislative District
The Honorable Mr. Scott Dunn,
Chairman of the Fayette County Commissioners
The Honorable Mr. Vince Vicites,
Vice Chairman of the Fayette County Commissioners
The Honorable Mr. Harry Dutch Kaufman,
Secretary of the Fayette County Commissioners
The Honorable Mr. Michael Washko,
Mayor of Masontown Borough
With Special Presentations:
Solemn Papal Blessing
by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Honorary Key to the White House
by The Honorable President Donald J. Trump
State Proclamation
by The Honorable Governor Mr. Joshua Shapiro
State Proclamation
by The Honorable Senator Mr. John Fetterman
Commemorative American Flag
by The Honorable Senator Mr. David McCormick
The Service will end at 2:00PM EST with the ringing of Bells Across America and Pennsylvania, from sea to shining sea. Reception of refreshments will immediately follow.
