SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Saturday, March 13
4:00 PM William Kloap – Mr.& Mrs. William Price & Family

Sunday, March 14
8:30 AM FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
4:00 PM – Deanery Stations of the Cross – SS Peter & Paul, U.C.C., Plymouth

Wednesday, Mar. 17
10:00 AM Liturgy of the Presanctified Gift

Friday, Mar. 19
7:00 PM Stations of the Cross – Sorokousty

Saturday, Mar. 20
4:00 PM Frank Kulick – Wife Eleanor Kulick and Family

Sunday, Mar. 21 FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
MARY OF EGYPT VENERABLE
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Time change – It is time to set our clocks ahead for the Daylight Saving Time begins March 14th 2:00 AM. This is a good sign that Spring is just around the corner.

POTATO PANCAKE SUPPER: Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church is sponsoring a Potato Pancake Supper on Friday, March 19th in the Church
Hall. Serving will be from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M with take-outs available. Dinner includes “made from scratch” potato pancakes, choice of homemade soup, veggies, dessert, and beverage. The cost is $6.00. Reservations are not necessary. However, if you would like take-outs, you may call to reserve your pancakes and give an approximate pick up time. For more information, please call Jill at 824-4603.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week March 13 – 20 by Arlene Jones for a special intention.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to the Halloways for their donation of flowers this week in memory of all deceased members of the Halloway Family.

BUILDING FUND: We wish to thank those who donated to our Building/Improvement Fund in the amount of $150.in memory of Irene Gerzarowski:
Mary Kowalczyk, Don & Priscilla Keating, Barbara Masavage, Geraldine Wabik, Frances Woods, Carol Stachipa, Joanne Kitler.
And to those who donated to the Building/Improvement Fund $40 in memory of John Shircavage; by Mary Sawka and Jule Wido. Your generous donations are well appreciated.

DEANERY STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Our parish will be the host to the fellowship after the Stations of the Cross this Sunday. Hopefully many of our parishioners will be in attendance for the Stations and to join in the hall for the serving of food and beverages. Our thanks to the very generous monetary donations given for the Fellowship: Geri Kolotelo, Catherine & Charles Halloway and Rose Sivick.

BIRTHDAY WISHES: We extend our Birthday greetings and God’s Blessings for Anna Dempsey who will celebrate her 97th Birthday on March 16th. Mnohya Lita!

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: Saturday, March 27th 4:00 PM Divine Liturgy will be celebrated for all living and deceased members of the Women’s Society. President Irene Frisbie asks all members to be present by 3:15 PM to recite the rosary.

SVIACHENE: Our Sviachene (Easter Dinner) is being planned for Sunday,
May 2, 2010 – 2:00 PM in our Church Hall Tickets will be
available soon. The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children
under 12. Donations of Gift items for the Chinese Auction
will be greatly appreciated. Save the date to attend this
Church function – bring your family and friends.

BUS TRIP TO VIEW THE SHROUD OF TURIN EXHIBITION: SS. Peter & Paul, U.C.C., Wilkes-Barre will sponsor a bus to the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception in Philadelphia to view the Shroud of Turin Exhibition, Sunday, April 25, 2010. The bus will leave the Churchyard in Wilkes-Barre at 10:30 AM. It is anticipated that we will leave Philadelphia about 3:30 PM. The cost for the trip will
be $25 per person. Should you wish to reserve a seat, please call Dr. Michael Labuda. 820-7105.

Saturday, Mar. 6
4:00 PM John & Josie Halloway – The Halloway Family

Sunday, March 7 THIRD SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
4:00 PM Deanery Stations of the Cross – Transfiguration of Our Lord, Nanticoke

Wednesday, Mar. 10
10:00 AM Liturgy of the Presanctified Gift

Friday, Mar. 12
7:00 PM Stations of the Cross – Sorokousty

Saturday, Mar. 13
4:00 PM William Kloap – Mr.& Mrs. William Price & Family

Sunday, Mar. 14 FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
JOHN CLIMACUS VENERABLE
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

DEANERY STATION OF THE CROSS
March 7th – Transfiguration of Our Lord, Nanticoke
March 14th – SS Peter & Paul, Plymouth
March 21st – St. Vladimir’s Edwardsville

LENTEN MISSION: SS Cyril and Methodious, U.C.C. in Berwick is presenting a Lenten Mission on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, March 21st, 22nd, and 23rd at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Bishop Nicholas Samra, a former Auxiliary Bishop of the Melkite Byzantine Catholic Church of America. He has authored many articles on Christian leadership, ecumenism, catecheses, and stewardship. He has published a multi-volume history of the Melkite church. He is a dynamic speaker and often gives retreats, missions, and formative weekends to clergy and laity. You are welcome to attend.

BUS TRIP TO VIEW THE SHROUD OF TURIN EXHIBITION: SS. Peter & Paul, U.C.C., Wilkes-Barre will sponsor a bus to the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception in Philadelphia to view the Shroud of Turin Exhibition, Sunday, April 25, 2010. The bus will leave the Churchyard in Wilkes-Barre at 10:30 AM. It is anticipated that we will leave Philadelphia about 3:30 PM. Edwardsville and Wilkes-Barre will be sponsoring the trip. The cost for the trip will
be $25 per person. Should you wish to reserve a seat, please call Dr. Michael Labuda. 820-7105.

ST. VLADIMIR’S, U.C.C. If you would like to place an ad in the Commemorative Booklet for the 100th Anniversary – A Patron is $10 – Quarter Page $25 – Half Page $50 and full page is $100. Send your ad to St. Vladimir’s U.C.C., 70 Zerby Ave. Edwardsville, PA 18704
SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of
March 6 – 13 by George Pryshlak in memory of Rose Toma.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere sympathy to the families of Irene Gerzarowski and John Shircavage who was called to their eternal rest. May their memory be eternal.

BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENT FUND: We thank those who donated to our Building & Improvement Fund in memory of Irene Gerzarowski in the amount of $85 by The Vasilakos Family, Susan Leonard and Beverly Gingell. Their donations are very much appreciated.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Society will meet Tuesday, March 9th, at 6:30 PM. All members are asked to please attend.

CHURCH COUNIL MEETING: The Church Parish Council will meet on Thursday, March 11th in the Church Hall at 6:30 PM. All appointed members please try to attend, as this is the first meeting of the new council.

OUR PARISH FELLOWSHIP: On Sunday, March 14th our parish will be the host to serve fellowship after the Deanery Stations of the Cross. We are asking all of our good bakers for their help in providing the dessert table. This can be cake, cupcakes, and cookies, Jell-O, pudding or any other dessert you wish to have served. The ladies from the Women’s Society will provide the food menu. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

POTATO PANCAKE SUPPER: Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church is sponsoring a Potato Pancake Supper on Friday, March 19th in the Church Hall. Serving will be from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M with take-outs available. Dinner includes “made from scratch” potato pancakes, choice of homemade soup, veggies, dessert, and beverage. The cost is $6.00. Reservations are not necessary. However, if you would like take-outs, you may call to reserve your pancakes and give an approximate pick up time. For more information, please call Jill at 824-4603.

PRAYERS: Please keep Metropolitan Stefan Soroka in your prayers. He is currently undergoing treatment for a form of prostate cancer. May God bless him with a speedy recovery.

THANKS: A letter of thanks was received from the Chancery Office for our generous donation of $500 for the Haiti Earthquake disaster.

Saturday, February 27
4:00 PM Andrew Patrylak – George and Dolores Patrylak

Sunday, February 28 SECOND SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
4:00 PM DEANERY STATIONS OF THE CROSS
St. Nicholas U.C.C. Glen Lyon, PA

Wednesday, March 3
10:00 AM Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

Friday, March 5 LENTEN SERVICES
7:00 PM The Way of the Cross & Sorokousty

Saturday, March 6
4:00 PM John & Josie Halloway – The Halloway Family

Sunday, March 7 THIRD SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
8:30 AM VENERATION OF THE CROSS
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Transfiguration Of Our Lord:
Saturday Liturgy is 6:00 PM Sunday Liturgy is 10:30 AM
The Way of the Cross and Sorokousty – Wednesday, 7:00 PM
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts – Friday 9:00 AM

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LENTEN SERVICES: Father Roman asks that you PLEASE try to attend the services during Lent: Wednesday’s 10:00 AM Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts and Station of the Cross and Sorokusty on Friday evenings 7:00 PM. Lent is a time for penance. Father is celebrating these services for your benefit.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week February 27 – March 6 by Charles Drazba, Jr. & Family in memory of George Klem.

FLOWERS: The flower chart is open for anyone who wishes to donate flowers.

SOUP AND HALUSKI SALE: The fund-raising project of Haluski and Vegetable Bean Soup sales will be held on Friday, March 5, 2010 at the church hall. This is for take-outs only at $5 a quart. This is the last weekend to place your orders. An order sheet is in the vestibule or contact Ann at 829-4202. Pick up for your orders will be between 2:30 and 5:00 PM. Help is needed on Thursday, March 4th at 10:30 AM for preparations. If enough orders are not sufficient for this project we will have to cancel the sale.

DEANERY LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS: 4:00 PM
Sunday – February 28 – St. Nicholas U.C.C. Glen Lyon, PA
Sunday –March 7 -Transfiguration of Our Lord, U.C.C. Nanticoke, PA
Sunday – March 14 – SS Peter & Paul, U.C.C. Plymouth, PA
Sunday – March 21 – St. Vladimir’s, U.C.C. Edwardsville, PA.

Saturday, February 20
4:00 PM Theodore Oshirak – George Pryshlak

Sunday, February 21 FIRST SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
4:00 PM DEANERY STATIONS OF THE CROSS
SS PETER & PAUL, U.C.C., WILKES-BARRE, PA
Wednesday, February 24
10:00 AM Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

Friday, February 26
7:00 PM Stations of the Cross – Sorokousty Service

Saturday, February 27
4:00 PM Andrew Patrylak – George and Dolores Patrylak

Sunday, February 28 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week Feb.20 –27 by Deacon Gary Pstrak in memory of Peter & Donna Pstrak. We also thank Deacon Pstrak for the $25 donation to our Building & Improvement Fund.
ALTAR CANDLES: The month of March Altar candles will burn in memory of the Tom Sawka Family by Tom Sawka.

FORGIVENESS SUNDAY: We would like to thank all who helped in the preparations and servings for our fellowship following the Vespers of Forgiveness Sunday. The Services were beautiful and the social afterwards was a pleasure to be part of. Our Food and desserts were magnificent thanks to all who donated them. The monetary donation helped to make the affair so successful. Thanks and God Bless!

HALUKI AND CLAM CHOWDER: Our project for Haluski, made with homemade noodles $5 a quart and Clam Chowder $6 a quart is Friday, March 5th PICK UP TIME IS 2:00 – 5:00 PM. If you did not place your order please do so by listing your order on the list in the vestibule. If you would like to donate any item useful in this project, it will be greatly appreciated.

HOMEMADE PYROHY SALE: St. Vladimir Parish Center 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton will sponsor a Pyrohy Sale on Saturday, March 6, 2010 – 1:00 to 3:30 PM. Preorders required by Monday, March 1 – $6.00 per dozen Contact Dorothy at 346-4164

RUMMAGE SALE – SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 635 North
River Street, corner of North River & West Chestnut Streets, Wilkes-Barre will hold a Rummage Sale, Homemade Food and Bake Sale, Friday, March 5, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday, March 6th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Sunday, March 7th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. New and used clothing, household items, books, glassware, knick-knacks, furniture and toys as well as homemade food and baked
goods from Baba’s Kitchen will be available. Menu will include: Pierogies, Halushki, Chili, Wimpies, Manhattan Clam Chowder, and Hot Dogs.

PASKA: A Paska (Easter Bread) Sale – Raisin or Plain, will be held at SS. Cyril & Methodius, Ukrainian Catholic Church, Warren St. Berwick, Saturday, March 27tth 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Cost is $7 each. Order by Sunday, March 21st by calling Pat Reddin: 752-1269 or Shirley Folwer: 752-4701

Saturday, February 13
4:00 PM Frank Kulick – Mary Krefski

Sunday, February 14 SUNDAY OF CHEESEFARE
8:30 AM God’s Blessing and Good Health for all parishioners.
4:00 PM Vespers of Forgiveness Sunday

Wednesday, February 17
9:30 AM Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

Friday, February 19
7:00 PM Stations of the Cross – Sorokousty Service

Saturday, February 20
4:00 PM Theodore Oshirak – George Pryslak

Sunday, February 21 FIRST SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
8:30AM God’s Blessing and Good Health for all parishioners
4:00 PM Deanery Stations of the Cross – SS Peter & Paul, U.C.C.
Wilkes-Barre, PA

LENTEN SERVICES – Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts Services, The Stations of The Cross and Sorokousty services will be celebrated during the Lenten Season for your benefit to attend and pray during this time. Please try to participate in attending these services. No Divine Liturgies are celebrated during the week during the Lenten Season. Only requests for Divine Liturgies will be celebrated on Saturdays during this period.
CONFESSIONS:
Confession will be heard before each church service during lent
THE GREAT FAST BEGINS MONDAY
Monday, February 15, 2010 marks the beginning of The Great Fast (Lent). The Great Forty-day Fast is a special time when we intensify our prayers and spiritual life, and make personal sacrifices through fasting, self-denial, and almsgiving (acts of charity toward others). Only through proper preparation, serious effort, and the forgiveness of our sins, can we hope to grow spiritually and properly prepare for our Lord’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection. The first day of The Great Fast and Good Friday are days of strict abstinence for Ukrainian Greek Catholics – we are not permitted to eat any meat or dairy products all day long, and we should try to limit our consumption of food. All Fridays during The Great Fast are days of mandatory abstinence from all meat products. Wednesdays are also suggested as days of voluntary abstinence from meat products. Our fasting regulations are optional only for persons older than 59 and younger than 7. Everyone else is obliged to follow the rules of abstinence of our Church.
The week days of the Great Fast are aliturgical whereas no Divine Liturgy should be celebrated except for the Feast of the Annunciation. On Wednesday and Friday of the Great Fast, The Liturgy of Presanctified gifts is to be celebrated.
The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is to be celebrated for Sunday Liturgies during this time.
During Holy Week the Liturgy of the Presanctified gifts is to be celebrated Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. There is no Divine Liturgy celebrated on Good Friday or Holy Saturday. On Holy Saturday, Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is to be celebrated.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn February 13 – 20 in memory of William Kloap by his wife Florence Kloap and Family

BUILDING & IMPROVEMENT FUND: Our thanks to Gloria Dran Elston for her donation of $100 to our Church Building & Improvement Fund in memory of her parents Fred & Mary Dran. Her donation is very much appreciated. God’s Blessing to Gloria and her Family.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Months of March, August and October are still available for requests. The Altar candles burn at all Church Services during the month requested. The card in the vestibule is for your convenience.

BIRTH ANNOUNCMENT: Our former Administrator Rev. and Mrs. Klanichka are the blessed and proud parents of Mark and Deanna. They were born January 13, 2010. The weights were 5.11 lbs and 5.7 lbs. Mother and babies are doing fine. Congratulations! Mnohaya lita!

UKRAINIAN CULTURAL EXHIBIT AND CRAFT SALE: The North Anthracite Council – League of Ukrainian Catholics will sponsor a Ukrainian Cultural Exhibit and Craft sale on Sunday, March 14, 2010 from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM at St. Vladimir’s Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Ave., Scranton, PA. The Exhibit and Sale will consist of Pysanky/Easter eggs, embroideries, religious item, art work, nesting dolls, jewelry, books, recordings, door prizes and much more. Lunch will be available including a variety of Ukrainian ethnic foods and baked goods. Interested crafters/vendors: $15.00 per 8’ table. Please contact Janina at 570-759-2824 or nacofluc@hotmail.com.
The North Anthracite Council of the League of Ukrainian Catholics will hold their February meeting on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, beginning at 2:00 PM at SS Peter & Paul Church, North River St., Wilkes-Barre. Stations of the Cross will begin in church at 4:00 PM and a Fellowship Social will follow for everyone.

FORGIVENESS SUNDAY VESPERS: Please try to attend this beautiful Vesper Service in our Parish this Sunday, February 14, at 4:00 PM. A fellowship of a cover-dish prepared and sponsored by all the parishes in the North Anthracite Ukrainian Catholic Deanery.
If you are donating any baked goods or desserts for this affair, please bring them to the Church or Hall on Sunday.

HALUSKI AND SOUP SALE: Our Parish will sponsor a Haluski and Vegetable Bean Soup on Friday, March 5th. Take-out orders only. $5.00 a Quart. Place your orders on the sheet in the vestibule.

Saturday, Feb. 6 FIRST ALL SOULS SATURDAY
4:00 PM Steve Bromack – 40th Day – Wife Jackie Bromack

Sunday, Feb. 7 SUNDAY OF MEAT-FARE
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, Feb. 10
9:30 AM Harry Korba – Joanne & Frank Wojtash

Friday, Feb. 12
8:30 AM Margaret Godek – Iren Gabriel

Saturday, Feb. 13
4:00 PM Frank Kulick – Mary Krefski

Sunday, Feb. 14 SUNDAY OF CHEESEFARE
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

CONFESSIONS: Confession will be heard before every service during lent starting with Cheese-fare Sunday

PORK AND SAUERKRAUT DINNER: St. Vladimir Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton will sponsor a Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner this Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 12:00 noon, one seating only. Tickets are Adults $11 and children $5.50 ages 6-12 – under 6 free. Takeouts will be available between 11:00 to 11:45 AM. For advance reservations or any other information please call Kathleen at 346-2414 only. Divine Liturgy is celebrated at 10:00 AM. Everyone is welcome.

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD: You are invited to Transfiguration of Our Lord, U.C.C. for the 2010 Myasopusna Pre-Lenten celebration this Sunday, February 7, from noon to 4:00 PM at the church hall, Center and Bliss Streets, Hanover Section of Nanticoke. The cost for the dinner is $12. Entertainment will also be provided.

Generation of Faith will meet on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 7:00 PM in the church hall. This session will focus on completing the lesson to be held in the near future. Everyone is welcome.
The Great Fast is on the horizon.
The session on the Great Fast focuses on the tradition that asks us to repent and forgive as we prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ. This lesson will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 3:15 P.M.
After this lesson, you will receive a very precious gift—the Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ, prayers and blessings from Fr. Roman for the beginning of this Great Fast.
With love,
Your Fr. Roman

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week, Feb. 6 – 13 by Charles Drazba and Family in memory of Marie Drazba.
ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar Candles burning at all Church Services for the month of February is donated by Mrs. Florence Kloap & Family in memory of her husband William Kloap.

FORGIVENESS SUNDAY: Remember the date for the services to be held in our Church on Sunday, February 14 at 4:00PM.
Come and begin The Great Fast (Lent) in the true Christian spirit of forgiveness, with our beautiful Vesper Evening Prayer Service composed especially for the evening before the first day of The Great Fast. All our parishioners from all our parishes are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. The Clergy and Laity of the North Anthracite Ukrainian Catholic Protopresbytery (Deanery) will gather on this date to pray together in unity, as we prepare to journey with our Lord Jesus through the 40-day Great Fast, in preparation for Holy Week and Pascha.
After the services everyone is welcome to enjoy the cover dish meal that will be prepared by all the parishes in the deanery.
DESSERTS: If you can help in the servings of desserts please bring your baked goods, puddings or any other goodies to the church on Saturday, February 13th. We would appreciate your help in this matter.
We thank the anonymous donator of $40 to be used toward the Forgiveness Sunday Fellowship.
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SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere Sympathy to the family of John Horoshko who was called to his eternal rest. May his memory be eternal.
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Please remember your loved ones in the Sorokousty services. Place your envelopes in the collection and those requested will be in prayer at the Lenten Services.

DEANERY LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS:

Sunday – February 21 - SS Peter & Paul, U.C.C.-Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sunday – February 28 – St. Nicholas U.C.C. – Glen Lyon, PA

Sunday – March 7 - Transfiguration of Our Lord, U.C.C. – Nanticoke, PA

Sunday – March 14 – SS Peter & Paul, U.C.C. – Plymouth, PA

Sunday – March 21 - St. Vladimir’s, U.C.C. – Edwardsville, PA.

Saturday, Jan. 30 THREE HOLY HIERARCHS
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myravania
4:00 PM Andrew Patrylak – Robert Patrylak

Sunday, Jan. 31 SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Tuesday, Feb. 2 ENCOUNTER OF OUR LORD WITH SIMEON
Blessing of Candles – Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrowania
10:00 AM Helen Gbur – Kasenchak & Kozlowski Families

Wednesday, Feb. 3
9:30 AM Michael Kachinko – Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko

Friday, Feb. 5
8:30 AM Doris Pysniak – Charlie & Peggy Sailus

Saturday, Feb. 6
4:00 PM Steve Bromack – 40th Day – Wife Jackie Bromack

Sunday, Feb. 7 SUNDAY OF MEATFARE
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD: The public is invited to Transfiguration of Our Lord, U.C.C. for the 2010 Myasopusna Pre-Lenten celebration Sunday, February 7, from noon to 4:00 PM at the church hall, Center and Bliss Streets, Hanover Section of Nanticoke. The cost for the dinner is $12 Please call Geri at 824-3880 or Helen at 735-4654, to purchase your dinner tickets in advance. Preferred dinner/entertainment seating will be reserved for those who call by February 1. Dinner will be followed by live Ukrainian music and dance performances. Participation of Ukrainian crafters with many items will be available for purchase.

This is a reminder to families that Cross Valley Religious Education will resume its school program on Saturday, February 13th (at 9:30 AM, as usual, at Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church school, in Wilkes-Barre. New students are welcome. For more information, call Christine Mash at 735-1784
SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of
January 30 – February 6 Rita Rentko in memory of Stephen Rentko.

GENERATIONS OF FAITH MEETING: Generation of Faith will meet again on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the church hall.
A discussion of the Great Fast will be the agenda.
All are welcome.

PORK AND SAUERKRAUT DINNER: St. Vladimir Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton will sponsor a Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 12:00 noon, one seating only. Tickets are Adults $11 and children $5.50 ages 6-12 – under 6 free. Takeouts will be available between 11:00 to 11:45 AM. For advance reservations or any other information please call Kathleen at 346-2414 only. Divine Liturgy is celebrated at 10:00 AM. Everyone is welcome.

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD: The public is invited to Transfiguration of Our Lord, U.C.C. for the 2010 Myasopusna Pre-Lenten celebration Sunday, February 7, from noon to 4:00 PM at the church hall, Center and Bliss Streets, Hanover Section of Nanticoke. The cost for the dinner is $12 Please call Geri at 824-3880 or Helen at 735-4654, to purchase your dinner tickets in advance. Preferred dinner/entertainment seating will be reserved for those who call by February 1. Dinner will be followed by live Ukrainian music and dance performances. Participation of Ukrainian crafters with many items will be available for purchase.

Saturday, Jan. 23
4:00 PM God’s Blessings & Good Health for Irene Frisbie
Father Roman and Parishioners

Sunday, Jan. 24 SUNDAY OF THE PUBLICAN & THE PHARISEE
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, January 27
9:30 AM John Phillips – Ed & Kay Brozena

Friday, January 29
8:30 AM Special Intinetion of Florence Kloap and Family

Saturday, January 30
4:00 PM Andrew Patrylak – Robert Patrylak

Sunday, January 31 SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

VESPERS FOR FORGIVENESS SUNDAY: Remember the date for the services to be held in our Church on Sunday, February 14 at 4:00PM.
Come and begin The Great Fast (Lent) in the true Christian spirit of forgiveness, with our beautiful Vesper Evening Prayer Service composed especially for the evening before the first day of The Great Fast. All our parishioners from all our parishes are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. The Clergy and Laity of the North Anthracite Ukrainian Catholic Protopresbytery (Deanery) will gather on this date to pray together in unity, as we prepare to journey with our Lord Jesus through the 40-day Great Fast, in preparation for Holy Week and Pascha.
After the services everyone is welcome to enjoy the cover dish meal that will be prepared by all the parishes in the deanery.
DESSERTS: If you can help in the servings of desserts please bring your baked goods, puddings or any other goodies to the church on Saturday, February 13th. We would appreciate your help in this matter.

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH invites the public to its 2010 Myasopusna Pre-Lenten celebration. This cultural event takes place Sunday, February 7, from noon to 4:00 PM at the church hall, Center and Bliss Streets, Hanover Section of Nanticoke. The Dinner (a platter of roast pork, kobasi, baked ham, varenyky/pierogies, homemade borscht, homemade blackbread and butter, rice pudding, and a beverage) will be served from 12:30 to 1:30. The cost for the dinner is $12 (additional donations are accepted). Please call Geri at 824-3880 or Helen at 735-4654, to purchase your dinner tickets in advance. Preferred dinner/entertainment seating will be reserved for those who call by February 1.
Dinner will be followed by live Ukrainian music and dance performances, including the Holy Year Choir, Kazka, the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Dancers, a selection of Klezmer tunes, and more. Participation of Ukrainian crafters will include embroidery, woodcrafts, pysanky, and ceramics displays, with many items available for purchase. We hope to have a la carte items available for takeouts in the afternoon. This is a perfect way to spend your Super bowl Sunday afternoon, and perhaps take home something special to eat for your party as well!

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of
Jan. 23-30 by Mike & Dolores Sinko in memory of Parents John & Helen Kurkoski.

SECOND COLLECTION: THE SECOND COLLECTION WILL BE TAKEN AGAIN THIS WEEK-END FOR THE DONATION TO HAITI. TRY TO BE GENEROUS FOR THIS WORTHY CAUSE.

DONATION: Our thanks to Arlene Jones for her donation of one case of Altar Wine used for the sacrament of the Eucharist. This gesture has been made several times from Arlene and it is greatly appreciated.

GENERATION OF FAITH MEETING: A Generation of Faith meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall. The focus of this meeting will be the Great Fast, the 40-day preparation for Pascha, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Everyone is welcome!

NATIVITY: Our Nativity Scene will be dismantled this Sunday, January 24th starting at 12:00 noon. If anyone can help with this project please come and lend a hand.

BLESSING OF HOMES: You may still have Father bless your home. If you would like to have your home blessed please call Father Roman at 735-2262 – Cell Phone 855-5141 or place your name and address and phone number in the collection .

Saturday, Jan. 16
4:00 PM Theodore Soppeck – Sister Dolores Hoover

Sunday, Jan. 17 SUNDAY OF ZACCHAEUS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, January 20
9:30 AM Frank Tomasik – Mary Ann & Donna Kachinko
Friday, January 22
8:30 AM Margaret Rishcoff – Husband Roscoe Rishcoff

Saturday, January 23
4:00 PM God’s Blessings & Good Health for Irene Frisbie
Father Roman and Parishioners

Sunday, January 24 SUNDAY OF THE PUBLICAN AND PHARISEE
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

NATIVITY: Our Nativity Scene will remain until next Sunday, January 24th at the request of Father Roman because the Christmas Season is celebrated until February 1st the day before the Feast of the Encounter of Our Lord with Simeon. It will be dismantled next Sunday, January 24th starting at 12:00 noon. If anyone can help with this project please come and lend a hand.

BLESSING OF HOMES: You may still have Father bless your home. If you would like to have your home blessed please call Father Roman at 735-2262 or place your name and address and phone number in the collection .

ALTAR CANDLES: Altar candles for the month of January are requested by Ann Beshada in memory of all deceased Conniff and Beshada Family members. The month of February is requested by Mrs. Florence Kloap and Family in memory of William Kloap. The months of May, July, August, October, November and December are still available for your requests. Honor a family member or friend or a memory of a deceased family or friend. The Candles will burn during every Church Service for the Month.

CEMETERY: Our thanks to Alexander Gavula from West Virginia who sent a donation of $100 toward Cemetery Care. God’s blessing on him for this generous donation.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere Sympathy to Mary Ann Andrukaitis whose brother, Louis Tapia was called to his eternal rest. May his memory be forever.

BUILDING/IMPROVEMENT FUND: Our thanks to those who donated to our Building-Improvement Church Fund in memory of Stephen Bromack in the amount of $130 – Theresa Gawat, Mary Lavin, The Loughlins, Barbara Majorana, Carl & Karen Tranell & Family, Jewel Johnstone, Marian & Frank Kulick, The Family of Bernard Janoski, Pat Merman & Family and Mr. & Mrs. Robert Maseychick.

PRAYERS: Please remember all the sick of the parish, family and friends in your prayers. Say a special prayer for Irene Frisbie.

Saturday, Jan. 9
4:00 PM Anna Soppeck ~ Paul & Dolores Hoover

Sunday, Jan. 10 SUNDAY AFTER THEOPHANY
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Wednesday, January 13
9:00 AM Harry Korba -Terry & Ed Ferguson

Friday, January 15
9:00 AM Michael Herman – Peter Bosack

Saturday, January 16
4:00 pm Theodore Soppeck – Sister Dolores Hoover

Sunday, January 17 THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM SUNDAY OF ZACCHAEUS
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of
Jan. 9 – 16 by Dorothy Wujcik in memory of the Pstrak Family.

PRAYERS: Please remember in your prayers all the sick of the parish, especially those in nursing facilities and hospitals.

BLESSING OF HOMES: If you would like to have your home blessed please call Father Roman at 735-2262 or place your name and address in the collection basket. Father would like to bless everyone’s home if you so desire.

STATEMENT: If you need a personal statement of your Church offerings please put you name in the collection basket or contact Ann Beshada. It will be available to you as soon as possible.