SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Saturday, May 19

            4:00 PM                     Bernard Kachinko – Wife MaryAnn Kachinko & Family

Sunday, May 20                      SUNDAY OF THE fathers of the

8:30 AM                  first ecumenical council

God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, May 23

8:30 AM                      Leonard Lotrick – Swartwood Family

                7:00 PM                      Moleben to the Mother of God

Friday, May 25                       No Divine Liturgy

 Saturday, May 26                   Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania

4:00 PM                      Rev. Nick Kostiuk – Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko

Sunday, May 27          Descent of the Holy Spirit – Pentecost Sunday        8:30 AM                      God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania

Sunday, 1 :30 PM                   Panakhyda at Parish Cemetery

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week May 19 – 26 by George Pryslak Family in memory of John Pryslak.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Mary Ann Kachinko & Family for their donation of flowers this week in memory of Bernard Kachinko.

STANDING: We will remain standing until Pentecost next week-end. You can then kneel at the times noted in the prayer book.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: If you have any announcements you would like to have in the bulletin, please write them on paper and drop in the collection basket, such as graduations, weddings or special birthdays.

Mother’s Day: A name received after the names were printed – Catherine Ferkel requested by Al Ferkel.

GREEN SUNDAY: The Feast of the Pentecost is the day to pay our respects to our deceased. Father Roman will celebrate the Panakhyda Services at the Cemetery on this day, Sunday, May 27 at 1:30 PM. Try to be in attendance to pray for your family or friends who have fallen asleep to their eternal rest.

Saturday, May 5

4:00 PM                      Mary Ann Sawka – Thomas Sawka

Sunday, May 6                               SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN

8:30 AM                      God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, May 9              

9:00 AM                             Helen Ziomek – Michael Kane

7:00 PM                      MOLEBAN  TO THE MOTHER OF GOD

Friday, May 11

            9:00 AM                      Barbara Woss – Mr. & Mrs. James Gula

Saturday, May 12                   MOTHER’S DAY REMEMBERANCE

4:00 PM                      God’s Blessings on all Living Mothers and

Eternal rest for all deceased Mothers of Our Parish

Sunday, May 13                   SUNDAY OF THE BLIND MAN

8:30 AM                           God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

MOLEBAN TO THE MOTHER OF GOD: Please try to attend the beautiful Moleban service to the Mother of God on Wednesday evenings during the month of May at 7:00 PM.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week May 5 – 12 by Charles Drazba & Family in memory of Veronica Carpa.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar candles will burn for all services in the month of May requested by Michael and Dolores Sinko in memory of their parents Michael and Mary Sinko and John & Helen Kurkoski.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to the Halloway Family for their donation of flowers this week in memory of Michael Halloway

STAINED GLASS ICON:   Many thanks are given to for the donations toward the Stained Glass Icon – $100 donated by Alex Michalak – $3000 donated in memory of Peter Bosack by his nieces and nephews. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Any amount of donations is acceptable to help with this project.

The plans for the dedication of these Icons will be on Friday, June 29, 2012. Metropolitan Stefan Soroka will be present for the Blessing and Divine Liturgy. A Dinner for all parishioners will follow to celebrate this occasion. Please save the date for this special event.

SVIACHENE: We sincerely thank all who attended our Sviachene Dinner last Sunday. It was a lovely affair and everyone seemed to enjoy the food. Thanks to all the women and men who were such a big help in the preparation and serving of the food and to those who donated desserts, food and monetary gifts. For all those who helped in any way may God bless you with good health & happiness.

PIGGIE (HALUPKI) DINNER: The Piggie Dinner that was planned for June 7^th is cancelled due to the Blessing and Dedication of the SS Peter & Paul Stained Glass Icon event on June 29^th.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY MEETING: The Women’s Society will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 9^th at 6:00 PM instead of Tuesday this month in the Church Hall. After the meeting all members will attend the Moleban Services at 7:00 PM in the Church. All members please try to attend.

Moleben: Moleben to the Blessed Virgin Mary is a modification of the ancient Paraklys, a special church function composed of tropars, kondaks and irmoses.

Moleben to the Blessed Virgin originated at the beginning of the 20^th century in Western Ukraine and became a beloved church function in honor of the Mother of God. It is used every Wednesday and throughout the whole month of May.

Join in prayer each Wednesday in your church for this beautiful service.