SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Saturday, July 30
4:00 PM Evelyn Romashko – Sister Irene & Joseph Zak

Sunday, July 31 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Saturday, August 6 TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
4:00 PM BLESSING OF FRUIT –
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
Peter Bosack – Clara Patrylak

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week July 30-August 5 by Charles Drazba & Family in memory of Charles & Anna Drazba.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The Parish Women’s Society will be sponsoring a Rummage Sale in the fall. Now is the time to start packing things that are no longer useful to you and donate them to the sale. Bring items to the church or call one of the Society members to arrange for pick up.

PILGRIMAGE: A Pilgrimage for Peace will be held at Holy Dormition Byzantine Franciscan Friary at Sybertsville, PA on Sunday, August 7th. Come and gather to pray for peace! The annual Pilgrimage for Peace will start at 11:00 AM. Anointing for Healing at 1:00 PM. Concert by the Vespers Choral Group at 2:00 PM. Panachida at 3:00 PM. Food will be served 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and after the 4:00 PM Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop William. Not many responded to making this day a Pilgrimage for Peace. A bus is not feasible at this time. A few will be driving and if you are interested contact the office.

UKRAINIAN SEMINARY DAY: The 77th Annual Ukrainian Seminary Day will be held this Sunday, July 31, 2011 at St. Nicholas Picnic Grove, Route 901, Primrose, Minersville, PA. The Most Reverend Stefan Soroka, Archbishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia and clergy of the South Anthracite Deanery will celebrate The Divine Liturgy at 11:00 AM. Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, food and drinks will be available throughout the day.

Saturday, July 23
4:00 PM Mary Sawka – Pinaha & Szewszuk Families

Sunday, July24 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Saturday, July 30
4:00 PM Evelyn Romashko – Sister Irene & Joseph Zak

Sunday, July 31 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

UKRAINIAN SEMINARY DAY: The 77th Annual Ukrainian Seminary Day will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at St. Nicholas Picnic Grove, Route 901, Primrose, Minersville, PA. The Most Reverend Stefan Soroka, Archbishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia and clergy of the South Anthracite Deanery will celebrate The Divine Liturgy at 11:00 AM. Entertainment will be provided by “The Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble of North East Penna.” at 1:00 PM. The Pennsylvania Villagers Polka Band will provide polka and dance music from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Home-made ethnic foods will be sold throughout the day. Arts and Crafts will be on display and for sale. A theme Basket Auction of over 30 baskets will be conducted throughout the day. Admission and parking are free.

WELCOME: We are pleased to welcome Father Michael Lenz
to celebrate the Divine Liturgies for our parish while Father Roman is on vacation.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week July 23-30 by George Pryslak & Family in memory of Michael Pryslak.

BUILDING/IMPROVEMENT FUND: Our thanks of gratitude are expressed to those who donated to our Parish Building/Improvement Fund in the amount of $650 in memory of Mary Bilak by the following: Michael & Frances Furgalia, Steven & Anna Shuscavage, Neighbors, Barno Family, Al & Dolores Chesna, Jane, Carol& Jerry Hummel, Dr. & Mrs. William Wasnick, Julie & Bob Williams, Julie Wido, Helen Sirak, Stephania Zearfoss and Daniel Bilak. Your generous donations are greatly appreciated.

FLEA MARKET AND RUMMAGE SALE:. If you wish to contribute any items such as household, dishes, pots, pans, linens, bedding, blankets and many more articles useful to be sold and in good condition for the Rummage Sale, please bring to the church or contact one of the members of the Women’s Society.

PILGRIMAGE: A Pilgrimage for Peace will be held at Holy Dormition Byzantine Franciscan Friary at Sybertsville, PA on Sunday, August 7th. Come and gather to pray for peace! The annual Pilgrimage for Peace will start at 11:00 AM. Anointing for Healing at 1:00 PM. Concert by the Vespers Choral Group at 2:00 PM. Panachida at 3:00 PM. Food will be served 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and after the 4:00 PM Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop William. If we can have at least 30 people interested in attending this Pilgrimage a bus will be available at the cost of $30 per person. Please try to make this a day for our parish to participate in the Prayers, etc. If you are interested please call Ron at 779-4407 or Ann 829-4202

Saturday, July 16
4:00 PM Rose Sivick – Michael & Ann Marie Sivick

Sunday, July 17
SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE SIX ECUMENICAL COUNCILS
8:30 AM
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

No Divine Liturgies for the week – Father Roman on vacation

Saturday, July 23
4:30 PM Mary Sawka – Pinaha & Szewszuk Families

Sunday, July 24
8:30 AM SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

UKRAINIAN SEMINARY DAY: The 77th Annual Ukrainian Seminary Day will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at St. Nicholas Picnic Grove, Route 901, Primrose, Minersville, PA. The Most Reverend Stefan Soroka, Archbishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia and clergy of the South Anthracite Deanery will celebrate The Divine Liturgy at 11:00 AM. Entertainment will be provided by “The Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble of North East Penna.” at 1:00 PM. The Pennsylvania Villagers Polka Band will provide polka and dance music from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Home-made ethnic foods will be sold throughout the day. Arts and Crafts will be on display and for sale. A theme Basket Auction of over 30 baskets will be conducted throughout the day. Admission and parking are free.

We, your parishioners of SS Peter & Paul wish you, FATHER ROMAN a very happy and safe trip to the Ukraine. May your visit with your family be enjoyable. God be with you in your travels.
Father Michael, from the Franciscan Holy Dormition of Sybertsville, PA will be substituting for Father Roman while he is on his vacation at all the weekend and Holy Day Divine Liturgies.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week July 16 – 23 by Mary Ann Medura in memory of George Krasnavage.

PICNIC: Thanks are given to all who attended the Parish Family Picnic last Sunday. Many thanks for all the good food, desserts, monetary gifts, etc. to those who contributed to make the affair possible. It was a great turn out and all enjoyed the day.

PILGRIMAGE: A Pilgrimage for Peace will be held at Holy Dormition Byzantine Franciscan Friary at Sybertsville, PA on Sunday, August 7th. Come and gather to pray for peace! The annual Pilgrimage for Peace will start at 11:00 AM. Anointing for Healing at 1:00 PM. Concert by the Vespers Choral Group at 2:00 PM. Panachida at 3:00 PM. Food will be served 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and after the 4:00 PM Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop William.
A small bus has been discussed for this trip and if you would be interested in attending please contact the office – Ann 829-4202. Further information will follow if enough persons are interested.

Saturday, July 9
4:00 PM George Krasnavage – Shirley Konabroski

Sunday, July 10 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, July 13
8:30 AM William Kloap – Florence Kloap & Family

Friday, July 15
8:30 AM Mary Valadja – Joan Kryger

Saturday, July 16
4:00 PM Rose Sivick – Michael & Ann Marie Sivick

Sunday, July 17 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE SIX ECUMENICAL COUNCILS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week
July 9 – 16 by Albert Piston in memory of Daniel Piston.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar Candles are requested to burn at all Church Services for the Month of July by a Family Member in memory of – Boyson, Hennessey, Porter, Slabinski and Stadulis Families.

PARISH PICNIC: The Parish Family Picnic will be held this Sunday, July 10 in the Church Hall starting at 1:00 PM.

PILGRIMAGE: A Pilgrimage for Peace will be held at Holy Dormition Byzantine Franciscan Friary – Sunday, August 7th. Come and gather to pray for peace! The annual Pilgrimage for Peace will start at 11:00 AM. Anointing for Healing at 1:00 PM. Concert by the Vespers Choral Group at 2:00 PM. Panachida at 3:00 PM. Food will be served 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and after the 4:00 PM Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop William.

RUMMAGE SALE: The Women’s society is planning to have a Rummage Sale in the fall. If you have any items usable for this sale, please bring them to the Church or the Church Hall.

BUILDING/IMPROVEMENT FUND: We wish to thank Pamela Pisarcik for her donation to the Building/Improvement Fund in memory of Mary Bilak.