SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Saturday, Oct. 28
4:00 PM ✞Paul Suscavage – Marty & Deanna Mahon

Sunday, Oct. 29 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Thursday, Nov. 2
9:00 AM ✞ Paul Suscavage – Joseph & Rita Herman

Saturday, Nov. 4
4:00 PM ✞Bernard Kachinko – Wife Mary Ann & Family

Sunday, Nov. 5 TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week Oct. 28 – Nov. 4 by Albert Ferkel in memory of his parents Albert & Catherine Ferkel.

LOTTERY TICKETS: Most of the tickets for the November Lottery have been sold, Thanks to Mike Sinko, who visited many food stations to sell and all the participating parishioners who helped in the sale of this fund-raiser.

THE RUMMAGE SALE: The Women’s Society is proud to announce the success of the recent Rummage Sale at our Parish Hall. President Anna Magill and all the members thank all who donated articles, clothing, baked goods, food, etc. to make this project a success. The two weekend sales amounted to $4612. Of Course bills have to be paid but it will be a nice profit to help the church.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY STORE: Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, Hanover section of Nanticoke will be holding a “Christmas Holiday Store” every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM starting October 28th. There will be gently used Christmas and Holiday Items including a huge selection of gently used designer purses. The event will be held weather permitting and supplies last. The following date Oct 28—pancakes, Nov 5- Clam Chowder, Nov 11 –Haluski, Nov 18–Baked goods and Christmas cookies.

the Bells SHALL RING: The Carillon Bells of our Church are ringing again. The repaired parts that were sent to Ohio are back and Father Walter installed them with Dave Youells and they programmed the tolls. The cost of the repair is $1,967.00 and to date we have received two donations of $1000 and $116 by two anonymous donors. The balance is still outstanding and if you would like to contribute to this cause please do so by placing your donation in the collection basket or send it to the office. Your donations are certainly appreciated. 

Annual Harvest Dinner; Sponsored by St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Sunday, November 12, 2017 – 12:30pm St. Vladimir Parish Center – 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton PA Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, hot vegetables, dinner rolls, dessert, coffee, tea and beverages. Adults $13.00; Students 6 to 12 years $8.00; no charge for children age 5 and under. Reservations close Monday, November 6 – no tickets sold at the door. Take-outs available by advance order – must pick up promptly between 11:30am and 12:00 noon. Several door prizes will be awarded along with a Basket of Cheer raffle.

PRAYERS: Please remember in your prayers Anna Koprowski and all the who are unwell at home and those in nursing facilities.

Saturday, Oct. 21
4:00 PM ✞Anna Bosack – A Friend of the Bosack Family

Sunday, Oct. 22 TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioner

Thursday, Oct. 26
9:00 AM ✞Florence Kloap – Sandy Slosky and Patterson Family

Saturday, Oct. 28
4:00 PM ✞Paul Suscavage – Marty & Deanna Mahon

Sunday, Oct. 29 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: No offering for the Sanctuary light is requested this week.

RUMMAGE SALE: The Women’s Society Rummage Sale was a huge success. With so many items still available and new items coming in, Anna Magill decided to try to have a another sale on Friday, Oct. 20, 9 – 4 – Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 – 2 and Sunday, Oct. 22, 1 – 3. If you haven’t had the chance to visit the hall for the sale, it is still available Sunday. Come see the many nice items and you may find something you need. Thanks to all who donated to the sale that made it successful.

CRAFT SALE: SS Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, Berwick, PA will sponsor their Annual Parish Craft Sale to be held Saturday, October 28th in the Parish hall from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.  Lunch will be available beginning at 11:00 am.   Tables will be available for crafters/vendors for $15.00 per 15′ table.  For information on tables, please contact Yanka at 570-759-2824.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY STORE Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, Hanover section of Nanticoke will be holding a “Christmas Holiday Store” every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM starting October 28th. There will be gently used Christmas and Holiday Items including a huge selection of gently used designer purses. The event will be held weather permitting while supplies last. The following date Oct 28—pancakes, Nov 5- Clam Chowder, Nov 11 –Haluski, Nov 18–Baked goods and Christmas cookies.

ANNUAL TURKEY-FEST – Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, will host their annual Turkey Fest on Saturday, November 4th from 2 to 7 pm in their school hall on the corner of North River and West Chestnut Streets in Wilkes-Barre.  This event features a traditional turkey dinner, festival games, raffle and a basket auction.  Dinners will be $11.00 for adults and $7.00 for children.  Eat-In or Take-out.  Walk-Ins are welcome, but reservations are encouraged.  Call (570) 829-3051 to make a reservation.  Non-perishable food items will be collected for donation to a local food pantry. Receive a ticket for each item donated for our special food drive raffle.”

Saturday, Oct. 14
4:00 PM ✞ Paul Suscavage – Ed and Kay Brozena

Sunday, October 15
8:30AM SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE 7TH
ECUMENICAL COUNCIL
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Saturday, Oct. 21
4:00 PM ✞Anna Bosack – A Friend of the Bosack Family

Sunday, Oct. 22 TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

DIVINE LITURGY
On Sunday, October 8th at 9:30 AM, many visitors prayed in our parish as part of the Divine Liturgy which was celebrated in honor of the League of Ukrainian Catholics.  Many of the attendees who raved about how magnificent, moving and inspiring the Divine Liturgy was.  If you missed it, how can one describe what you missed???
If you were not in attendance, you certainly missed an inspiring time of prayer. Bishop Bura and all the clergy made this Liturgy special for us. The parishoners and the LUC offer thanks to those who served.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The week of October 14- 21 no request.

LOTTERY TICKETS: If you did not purchase your lottery tickets for November, they are available. Please try to help with this project.

CHURCH BELLS: The Bells shall ring again. We certainly appreciate the generous donation of $1000 for the repair of the Church Bells by an anonymous donor. May God bless you with good health and happiness always.

RUMMAGE SALE: If you did not attend the Rummage Sale this weekend, try to visit us next weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You may find a treasure you have been looking for as we have LOTS……

PRAYERS: Please pray for all the sick and home bound especially Mike Kane, the choir director who is in the hospital.

BINGO PARTY: Bingo Party featuring The Pampered Chef. Hosted by SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church of Simpson,
Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 2:00pm
Trinity Hall, 37 Prospect Street, 20 games plus Specials and 50/50. Refreshments available $20.00 in advance – $25.00 at the door Phone Marge

Saturday, October 7 – 4:00 PM
✞Mary Ann Sawka – Thomas Sawka, Sr.

Sunday, October 8 – 9:30AM
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
In Honor of the LUC Convention members
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Saturday, October 14 – 4:00 PM
✞Paul suscavage – Kay & Ed Brozena

Sunday, October15– 8:30AM
SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE 7TH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

WELCOME
BISHOP JOHN BURA, CLERGY AND MEMBERS OF THE
LEAGUE OF UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC

LEAGUE OF UKRAINIAN CATHOLICS OF AMERICA
The primary purposes of the LUC are:
To deepen love for God by personal sanctification and example through the practice of our Catholic faith in the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
To support our hierarchy, clergy and religious both spiritually and materially.
To aid in the education of seminarians and religious. 
To foster spiritual retreats for adults and for our youth.
To support the training of the membership in the religious education of the youth in our parishes and in various programs on the parish level.
To develop artistic and cultural pursuits consonant with our Ukrainian Catholic heritage. 
Founded in 1933, the work of the LUC has been to bring the faithful together in both spiritual and social activities throughout the parishes of the Metropolia. It has encouraged membership from all parishes within the four Eparchies and it has been the forerunner of the “Vibrant Parish” program. The current focus of the League is to combine our purposes with those of the “Vibrant Parish – a place to encounter the living Christ” program as initiated by our Patriarch, His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, in his pastoral letter of December 2, 2011, looking towards the year 2020 and beyond, for a renewal of our church life, a transformation to a Vibrant Parish through: the Word of God, the Sacraments, Prayer, Serving One’s Neighbor, Leadership, Fostering Unity and a Missionary Spirit. It is through these components of the Pastoral letter that we can come to encounter the living Christ in our parishes and in our communities. Membership in the LUC is open to all Ukrainian Catholics.
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
OCTOBER 8, 2017

Why do we have a procession with the LUC banners entering the church when Bishop John is visiting, and why do you not have the American, Ukrainian or Papal flags in the procession?
     It is about the meaning of the word; Sabaoth?  You see it on page 30 of the little black Divine Liturgy book, do you know what that word means?  It is not Sabbath, i.e. Saturday, it is pronounced sabāˌäTH and is a Hebrew word meaning: heavenly hosts, in other words, the angels in heaven.  In the Bible God is called “the Lord of Sabaoth” and that is why we pray this way.  
     God’s angels are His heavenly Army and Michael the Archangel [Archangel means he is the head of the legions of angels] is the General.  If we were to draw a parallel between the angels and a profession in this world we would call the angels the Army of God.  So what does a battalion, an army, carry before themselves?  They carry the banner of their division.  So the LUC members, indeed all of us true Christians, i.e. Catholics, enter into God’s domicile behind the banner of the Legion of God’s Army to which we belong.  We are that Heavenly Army here on Earth, trying to live as God intended for us to live.  Praying and loving our Creator the Lord of Sabaoth.   This is why no flag of a nation or of the Papal state is in this procession, because this is not a national thing and we are not Roman Catholics, we are the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in America.  The absence of said flags is not in disrespect for the nation we live in or the nation from which immigrants brought this church here from or the brother we are in a common union [communion] with; but rather, we are trying to find and live in that balance that recognizes The Church is about God and goes beyond mankind’s drawn boarders, because all of creation belongs to God our creator whom we wish to be reunited with for eternity, i.e. Heaven.  So we battle sin in this life as part of God’s visible army while we can.  That is why we process in to the church this way, like an army triumphant and the bishop represents and stands in place of Jesus Christ, our Lord, which is why he enters last, because the army precedes the King and leads Him to his throne

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week October 7- 14 by Arlene Jones for God’s blessings for good health of her Sister-in-Law.

RUMMAGE – FLEA MARKET SALE: The Parish Women’s Society will be sponsoring a Rummage Sale this coming Friday & Saturday, October 13/14. The Sale will run on Friday, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM –2:00 PM. The following weekend will be opened Friday, Oct. 20 – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Sat. Oct. 21 – 9:00 AM –2:00 PM and Sun. Oct. 22 – 1:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Come and browse around, you may find a treasure. All are welcome…

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The regular monthly meeting will we held this month on Wednesday, October 10th at the preparation of the Piggies. The project will begin at 10:00 AM and the meeting will be conducted in between the work. This is important because of the Rummage Sale that weekend.

Saturday, October 1– 4:00 PM PROTECTION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD

Divine Liturgy intention will be For the peace, health and\
salvation of all orthodox Catholics.
The word “orthodox” means “right belief” or “right praise.”

Sunday, October 2 – 8:30AM
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Anointing with Holy Oil (Myrovania)
God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners.

Saturday, October 8 – 4:00 PM
✞Mary Ann – Thomas Sawka, Sr.

Sunday, October 9– 8:30AM
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 Cost: $50.00 per Anniversary Couple $30.00 per guest Mail to: Office for Evangelization 810 North Franklin Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19123
Make checks payable to: Archeparchy of Philadelphia Reservations must be made by October 2nd if you plan to attend.