SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Saturday, May 14
4:00 PM All Deceased Parishioners of our Parish
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
Petitions to Holy Mother of God

Sunday, May 15 Descent of the Holy Spirit – Pentecost Sunday
8:30 AM ✞Paul Kachinko by Rita Rentko
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovonia
Petitions to Holy Mother of God
Sunday, 1:00 PM Panakhyda at Parish Cemetery

Thursday, May 19
5:30 AM ✞Paul Kachinko – Mary Ann Kachinko & family.

Saturday, May 21
4:00 PM ✞MaryAnn Sawka – Thomas Sawka Sr.
Petitions to Holy Mother of God

Sunday, May 22 SUNDAY OF ALL SAINTS
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
8:30 AM Petitions to Holy Mother

Sanctuary Light: No request this week.
ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar Candles will burn for all services in the month of May In memory of Frank Phillips requested by his daughter Mary Phillips Gryzic.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Julia Wido who was called to her eternal rest. May her memory be eternal. Vichnaya Paymat!

Panakhyda at Parish Cemetery – Father Popyk requests to please try to be present for the Panakhyda Service at our parish Cemetery. Remember your loved ones in prayer at this Sunday’s service beginning at 1:00 PM.

PRO LIFE: Our thanks to those who participated in the Carnation Sale on Mother’s Day for the Pro-Life Center. The amount contributed to the center from our parish is $77.

COUNCIL MEETING: The Parish Council will meet Thursday, May 19th in the Parish Hall at 6:30PM. All members please try to be present.

Saturday, May 7
4:00 PM All Living & Deceased Mothers of our Parish
Petitions to the Mother of God

Sunday, May 8 SUNDAY OF THE fathers of the
8:30 AM first ecumenical council
✞David Trimmell by wife Irene Quirion
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Thursday, May 12
8:30 AM ✞Paul Kachinko – Mr. & Mrs. Michael Petros

Saturday, May 14 All Deceased Parishioners of our Parish
4:00 PM Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
Petitions to Holy Mother of God

Sunday, May 15 Descent of the Holy Spirit – Pentecost Sunday
8:30 AM ✞Paul Kachinko by Rita Rentko
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovonia
Sunday, 1:00 PM Panakhyda at Parish Cemetery

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week May 7 – 14 by Michael & Dolores Sinko in memory of Parents, Michael & Mary Sinko.

GREEN SUNDAY: The Feast of the Pentecost is the day to pay our respects to our deceased. Father Popyk will celebrate the Panakhyda Services at the Cemetery on this day, May 15 at 1:00 PM. Try to be in attendance to pray for your family or friends who have fallen asleep to their eternal rest.

COUNCIL MEETING: The next Parish council meeting will be held Thursday, May 19th in the church hall at 6:30 PM.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere Sympathy to the family of Paul Kachinko who was called to his eternal rest. May his memory be eternal.

PRAYERS: Please remember in your prayers all the sick of the parish, those in Nursing Facilities and home bound.

Saturday, April 30
4:00 PM ✞Eliza Burke – Brother and Sisters
Sunday, May 1 SUNDAY OF THE BLIND MAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners Petitions to the Mother of God

Thursday, May 5 ASCENSION OF OUR LORD – HOLY DAY
9:00 AM Divine Liturgy – Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Saturday, May 7
4:00 PM For all Living and Deceased Mothers of the Parish
Petitions to the Mother of God

Sunday, May 8 SUNDAY OF THE fathers of the
8:30 AM first ecumenical council
✞David Trimmell by wife Irene Quirion
Petitions to the Mother of God

MAY IS THE MONTH OF
MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD
\PRAY THE ROSARY

THE ASCENSION
OF OUR LORD
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016

The feast of the Lord’s Ascension always falls on a Thursday, on the fortieth day after Christ’s Resurrection. This is one of the principal feast days of our Lord and therefore, has a post-feast of nine days. It celebrates the memory of Christ’s Ascension into heaven underscores its significance for Christ and for us.
St. John Chrysostom, in his homily on the Ascension says: “Today the human race is completely reconciled with God. The ancient battle and enmity have disappeared. We, who were unworthy to live even on earth – are now lifted up to heaven. Today we become heirs to the kingdom of heaven, we, who do not even deserve earth; we ascend to heaven and inherit the throne of the King and Lord. Human nature, against which the cherubim guarded paradise, is now raised up above all the cherubim.”
The spirit of the services of this feast, as a whole, is uplifting and joyful. The Church rejoices at the glory of Christ (God and Man), who is now seated at the right hand of the Father. He ascended into heaven, in order to send us the Comforter – the Holy Spirit – and to “prepare a place for us,” (John 14, 2) as he promised.

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O Lord, the Seraphim themselves were astonished when they saw Thee,
their God, ascending over the clouds as if sitting upon a throne.
Wherefore we praise Thee for Thy gracious mercy

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week April 30 – May 7 by Ann Beshada in memory of Husband Andrew Beshada.

ASCENSION OF OUR LORD: Thursday, May 5th is Ascension Thursday. This is a holy day of obligation. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 9:00 AM followed by the anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania. This feast commemorates the departure of Christ in His glorified body from this world to the right hand of God the Father in Heaven.

SVACHENE: Many thanks to all who attended the After Easter Dinner last Sunday. Everyone seemed to be pleased and enjoyed the afternoon. A special thanks to all the great help in preparing and serving the meal. Also thanks to those who made the delicious desserts, donated monetary gifts and prizes for the Auction. A list of winners is on the back cover.

PETITIONS TO THE MOTHER OF GOD: Petitions to the Mother of God will be recited after the Divine Liturgies during the month of May to Honor the Blessed Mother.

MAY LOTTERY: The May Lottery begins this Sunday, May 1st. We thank all who purchased lottery tickets for the month of May. Good luck.

Saturday, April 23 St. George – Great Martyr
4:00 PM ✞John & Anna Rudeski – Jack, Annetta & Jaclyn

Sunday, April 24 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Thursday, April 28
5.30 PM ✞David Trimmell by wife Irene Quirion
6:30 PM Parish Council Meeting

Saturday, April 30
4:00 PM ✞Eliza Burke – Brother and Sisters

Sunday, May 1 SUNDAY OF THE BLIND MAN
8:30 AM ✞David Trimmell by wife Irene Quirion

MOTHER’S DAY REMEMBERANCE: Saturday, May 7th a Divine Liturgy will be celebrated for all living and deceased Mother’s of the parish. Please remember your Mother with the spiritual bouquet envelope. Place in the collection basket as soon as possible.

PENTECOST SUNDAY: May 15th is Pentecost Sunday and the Blessings at the Cemetery. Please use your intention envelopes for this day to remember your loved ones.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light has no request for this week and next.

DINNER: Our After Easter Dinner is this Sunday, April 24th at 2:00 PM. Our thanks to those who purchased tickets and supplied the gifts for the Chinese Auction and of course our great bakers and dessert makers. See you there.

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS: The collection for Catholic Home Missions will be taken THIS weekend April 23 and 24, 2016. Envelopes for this collection is in your bulletin. The Catholic Home Mission collection is extremely important.  We benefit from the collection directly.  We receive a grant from Catholic Home Missions on a yearly basis.  Grant amounts vary and are affected directly by the amount Home Missions collects during their campaign. In 2016 we will receive $130,000 from Catholic Home Missions.  The following departments will receive:
$  36,800  Seminary
$  10,000  Vocations
$  26,000  Communications (The Way, Museum, Website, Clergy Connector)  
$  20,800  Mission Parishes
$  20,800  Human Life Ministries
$    5,200  Religious Education
$    5,200  Evangelization
$    5,200  Youth Ministries
$130,000  Total 2016 Catholic Home Missions Grant
Please show your support for this collection. Thank you. Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia