SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

HOLY DAY: This Thursday, June 2, 2011, is a Holy Day of obligation, the Ascension of Our Lord into heaven. All parishioners should strive to attend Divine Liturgy on this Holy Day.

Saturday, May 28
4:00 PM Steve Kowalick – Mike & Helen Kowalick

Sunday, May 29 SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, June 1
9:00 AM George Krasnavage – Theresa Partington

Thursday, June 2 ASCENSION OF OUR LORD – Holy Day of Obligation
9:30 AM Mary Valadja – Michael Kane
Myrovonia – Anointing of Holy Oil

Friday, June 3
9:00 AM Rose Sivick – Ruth & Gerry Udne
7:00 PM Moleben to Jesus Christ

Saturday, June 4
4:00 PM Frances Bencho – Charles & Kim Demuzzio

PRAYER FOR DECEASED AMERICAN VETERANS
To be recited on Memorial Day

O God who hast said: “Greater love than this no man hath that a man lay down his life for his brethren”, have mercy on those whom we remember today: those who laid down their lives in behalf of our beloved country, especially those who among their number have shared with us the True Faith. Thou didst call them to risk and even lose their lives for the safety of their brethren, so now preserve them from those terrible torments which await those who die in anger or whom death surprises unprepared for that solemn moment. Teach us all the folly of war and the need to pray and sacrifice for peace among the nations by the return of sinners to Thee. May Our Divine Savior, the Prince of Peace, teach us the lessons of His Gospel and preserve us all from the horrors of war, and through His immaculate Mother, the Queen of Peace, may we all journey safely to our heavenly homeland. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Eternal rest.
SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week May 29 – June 4 by Michaelene Ostrum in memory of Michael Sirak.

EASTER LILIES: If you would like to have a few Lilies to plant in your yard, they are available in the small room off the vestibule. You can plant the bulbs and they do come up each year and are a beautiful sight in you yard.

LUC MEETING – North Anthracite Council – League of Ukrainian Catholics will meet on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 430 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton, PA. Prayer Service begins at 2:00 PM in church with general session and fellowship social to follow in the Parish Center next door. Everyone is welcome – members are invited to bring along a new member. A special invitation is extended to former members and members who have not attended in a while. For additional information contact Dorothy Jamula, President at 570 822-5354

LOTTERY WINNERS: LOTTERY: Winners for the following dates are:
Date – Winner – Number- Seller
5-18 -Bernadine Fera -184 – Al Ferkel
5-19 -Mary Chupka- 582 – Al Ferkel
5-20 – Josephine Benkoski- 270 – Mike Sinko
5-21 – Charlie Palerno -595 -Mike Shipula
5-22 – Jime Roth -384 – Al Ferkel
5-23 – Tyler Savitski – 876 – Anna Magill
5-24 – Evelyn Taylor – 447 – Mike Sinko

Saturday, May 21
4:00 PM Bernard Kachinko – Wife Mary Ann Kachinko & Family

Sunday, May 22 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, May 25 
No Divine Liturgy

Friday, May 27
9:00 AM Sandra Elko – Michael Kane

Saturday, May 28
4:00 PM Steve Kowalick – Mike & Helen Kowalick
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Sunday, May 29 SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

FUTURE ACTIVITIES: A Pizza Social is being planned. The feast of SS Peter and Paul is on Wednesday June 29th. The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 28th at 6:00 PM and the social will follow for all in attendance.

A Parish Family Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 10th in the Church Hall. All Parishioners are invited with their families.
Further information will be in the future.

LOTTERY WINNERS: LOTTERY: Winners for the following dates are:
Date Winner Number Seller
5-11 Kelly Knesis 543 Mike Sinko
5-12 Catherin Halloway 985 Ann Beshada
5-13 Charlie Palermo 595 Mike Shipula
5-14 Catherine Hasiak 869 Mike Sinko
5-15 Iris Carroll 227 Mike Sinko
5-16 Mike Sinko 000 Mike Sinko
5-17 Not sold 081

WINNERS ON THE CHINESE AUCTION AT THE PARISH SVIACHENE 2011

COFFEE MAKER – Donated by Paul & Marion Rose – Won by Carol Kosek

CERAMIC TISSUE HOLDER – Donated by Mary Ann Kachinko – Won by Damyan Patryshlak

SUNFLOWER WREATH – Donated By Mary Ann Kachinko – Won by Nancy Palumbo

CLOTHES PIN BAG – Donated by Ann Beshada – Won by Catherine Halloway

HOUSEHOLD BASKET – Donated by SS Peter & Paul Women’s Society –Won by Norberta Garber

CERAMIC CHICKEN IN A BASKET – Donated by Mary Ann Kachinko – Won by Catherine Hasiak

TOTE BAG – donated by Nancy Palumbo – won by Catherine Hasiak

HOMEMADE NUT COOKIES IN A BASKET – Donated by Kathy Wasichanin – Won by Dorothy Manley

CHILDS ART BOX & BEAD SET – Donated by Mary Ann Kachinko – Won by Nancy Palumbo and Nancy donated it to Damyan Petryshak

WE certainly appreciate and thank those who donated the gifts toward this Chinese Auction.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week May 21- 28 by George Pryslak & Family in memory of Mary & John Pryslak..

FLOWERS: Our thanks for the flowers donated this week: 1 Bouquet donated by Mary Ann Kachinko in memory of husband Bernard Kachinko. 1 Bouquet donated by Helene Sirak in memory of husband Michael Sirak.

SVIACHENE: We sincerely thank all who helped to make our Parish Sviachene a great success. Everyone who attended seemed to enjoy all the festivities. Our profit is not great but our fellowship is terrific. Thanks to those who purchased tickets, donated monetary gifts: Geri Kolotelo, The Halloway’s, and Ann Marie & Joe Onderko. And to those who donated desserts, food items, gifts for the Chinese Auction and especially all the good workers that made this Dinner possible. God’s Blessings on all.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Josephine Wnuk who was called to her eternal rest. May his memory be eternal. Vichnya Paymat!

CARNATION SALES: The Mother’s day Carnations sale for Human Life received and delivered from our Parish the amount of $78 to this organization

EMBROIDERED ICONS: We will greet and welcome in our Parish this Saturday, May 21st Father Ihor Kovalchuk, who will represent the Embroidered Icons of Rev. Doctor Dmytro Blazejowskyj founder of the Embroidered Icons Museum in Ukraine.
The display of the Icons are for our joy and pleasure to admire. If you desire to purchase for yourself you may or a generous donation to support this art would surely be appreciated. The display will also be presented at Transfiguration of Our Lord on Sunday, May 22nd.

HELP: It is that time of the year for weeds to grow where they shouldn’t. We are asking for all those who can help to destroy these weeds to come on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 10:00 AM. Please try to give a helping hand at this project.

Saturday, May 14
God’s Blessings and Good Health on Alexis Arthur on
4:00 PM the occasion of receiving her Confirmation, Penance and Holy Eucharist (First Communion)

Sunday, May 15 SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC MAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, May 18 
9:00 AM Father Nick Kostiuk – Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko

Friday, May 20
9:00 AM Mary Sawka – Peter Petrowski

Saturday, May 21
4:00 PM Bernard Kachinko – Wife Mary Ann Kachinko & Family

Sunday, May 22 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week May 14-21 by Rita Rentko in memory of Stephen Rentko.

MEETING: The regular monthly meeting of the Parish Council will meet on Tuesday, May 17th in the Church Hall at 6:30 PM. All members are urged to attend.

THANKS: Our thanks to the parishioners and friends who purchased tickets for our Sviachene Dinner. We also thank those who donated food item, monetary and Chinese Auction gifts; a special thanks to Mary Oshirak & Charles Drazba for the baking of all the Paska’s and loaves to be used for the Dinner. God’s blessing on all who contributed to have this Parish Family Affair possible .

FLEA MARKET AND RUMMAGE SALE: The Women’s Society will sponsor a Flea Market – Rummage Sale in the Fall of 2011. Now with Spring-cleaning you may have some items to donate to this cause. Please contact Anna Magill, Chairperson at 696-1473 or bring them to the Church on Saturday’s or Sunday’s. Any household items that are in workable condition, linens, bedding, curtains, drapes, utensils, etc. Your donations will be greatly appreciated. The date will be announced in the future.

A Belated Mother’s Day remembrance Requested by Al Ferkel – for Catherine Ferkel
When using your Father’s Day and Green Sunday Envelopes, please make checks payable to Rev. Roman Petryshak.

SYMPATHY: We extend our Sympathy to the family of Frances Bencho who was called to her eternal rest. May her memory be eternal.
BUILDING/IMPROVEMENT FUND: Our thank to those who donated to our Building/Improvement Fund in memory of Frances Bencho – Anna Magill, Eleanor Trotsky and Ann Beshada.

LOTTERY WINNERS: LOTTERY: Winners for the following dates are:
Date Winner Number Seller
5-1 Katie Rose 292 Louise Hubiack
5-2 Donald Winsock 555 Donna Winsock
5-3 Alexandra Blahoski 243 Mike Shipula
5-4 Maria Szpynda 090 Ann Beshada
5-5 Judy Roman 044 Mike Sinko
5-6 Brenda Matash 322 Mike Shipula
5-7 Barbara Cembrock 929 Mike Sinko
5-8 Kelley Impaglia 528 Mike Sinko
5-9 April Redding 486 Ann Beshada
5-10 Walter Romanoski 030 Mike Sinko

Saturday, May 7 God’s Blessings on all Living Mothers and
4:00 PM Eternal rest for all deceased Mothers of Our Parish

Sunday, May 8 SUNDAY OF THE MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, May 11 
9:00 AM Julia Fromel – James Fromel & James Bruce Fromel
7:00 PM Moleban to the Mother of God

Friday, May 13
9:00 AM Gary Chittenden – Wife Mary & son Nicholas

Saturday, May 14 God’s Blessings and Good Health on Alexis Arthur on
4:00 PM the occasion of receiving of her Confirmation, Penance and
Holy Eucharist (First Communion)
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Sunday, May 15 SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC MAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Attend the Moleban Services each week, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
to pray to the Blessed Mother for your intentions.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of
May 7 – 14 by The Halloways in memory of the Michael Halloway.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Rebecca Molecavage for her donation of flowers this week in memory of her mother Frances Bencho.

SVIACHENE: This is the last week to purchase your Tickets for Our Parish Family Easter Dinner to be held Sunday, May 15th in the Church Hall at 2:00 PM. – The tickets are $12 for Adults and $6 for Children (8 -12). Make your reservations now. If enough tickets are not sold by this week-end the affair will have to be cancelled. No tickets will be sold at the door. This affair is open to all parishioners their friends and family. Everyone is welcome. A Chinese Auction will be exhibited for you to purchase tickets to win the variety of items. Mary Ann Kachinko will be chairperson and all gifts will be certainly appreciated.

TRANSFIGURATION SVIACHENE: Transfiguration Of Our Lord Sviachene Dinner will be on Sunday, May 22, 2011 in the church hall. A buffet dinner will be served beginning at 12:30 p.m. If you need tickets, please contact the rectory at 735-2262. Adult Tickets are $8.00; Student Tickets (11-18) are $4.00 and children under 10 no charge. PYSANKY RAFFLE: A Psanky Raffle, highlighting the talents of Mr. Frank Kobela who so beautifully decorates Ukrainian Easter Eggs will take place at the church Sviachene dinner , tickets will be sold up to that time. Contact Gerry at 824-3880.

Saturday, April 30 BRIGHT SATURDAY
4:00 PM Distribution of Artos and Anointing of Holy Oil
John & Anna Rudeski – John, Annetta & Jaclyn Rudeski

Sunday, May 1 ST. THOMAS SUNDAY
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, May 4
9:00 AM George Krasnavage – Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Kosloski
7:00 PM MOLEBAN TO THE MOTHER OF GOD

Friday, May 6
9:00 AM Peter Bosack – Vera Hubick

Saturday, May 7 God’s Blessings on all Living Mothers and
4:00 PM Eternal rest for all deceased Mothers of Our Parish

Sunday, May 8 MOTHER’S DAY
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
8:30 AM THE MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week April 30 – May 7 by Eleanor Trotsky in memory of her Parents Mary & Michael Onderko.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar Candles is requested to burn for the month of May at all Church Services by Mike and Dolores Sinko in memory of their parents Helen and John Kurkoski and Mary & Michael Sinko.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere Sympathy to the Family of Frances Bencho who was called to her eternal rest. May her memory be eternal.

BUILDING/IMPROVEMENT FUND: Our thanks to those who donated to our Building/Improvement Fund in memory of Frances Bencho – Anna Magill, Eleanor Trotsky and Ann Beshada.

SVIACHENE: Tickets are available for Our Parish Family Easter Dinner to be held Sunday, May 15th in the Church Hall at 2:00 PM. – The tickets are $12 for Adults and $6 for Children (8 -12). Make your reservations now. No tickets will be sold at the door. This affair is open to all parishioners their friends and family. Everyone is welcome. A Chinese Auction will be exhibited for you to purchase tickets to win the variety of items. Mary Ann Kachinko will be chairperson and all gifts will be certainly appreciated.