Saturday, February 8 SUNDAY OF THE PUBLICAN & THE PHARISEE
4:00 PM ✞Rosemary Kasenchak- Anna Magill
Sunday, February 9 SUNDAY OF THE PUBLICAN & THE PHARISEE
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Saturday, February 15 SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON
4:00 PM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Sunday, February 16 SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON
8:30 AM ✞Patricia Williams – Youells Family
REMINDER: Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Schevchuk is in North America for the Synod of Bishops and is in Philadelphia February 15th and 16th; and Washington, D.C. February 18th. See the flyers in the vestibule, The Way or Archeparchial Website for more information.
LENT: Remember, the first day of Lent is a day of fast from Meat and Dairy Products. Lent begins with Forgiveness Vespers, Sunday, March 2nd at 3:00 PM at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church. The first full day of Lent will begin on Monday, March 3rd. The Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts at Ss. Peter & Paul Church will be on Fridays at 5:00pm and at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church on Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
THE FIVE SATURDAYS OF THE DECEASED (SOROKUSTY): The Church Typikon designates the five Sorokousty/ Saturdays of the Deceased for 2025 as February 22nd; March 15th, March 22nd, March 29th and June 7th. It is a tradition of our Holy Church to commemorate the memories of our beloved deceased at Matins of the Deceased (Parastas) on these five Saturdays of the year. There is an envelope in your box for Sorokousty. Or write a note and put it in the basket.
LITURGICAL INTENTIONS: Please keep in mind that there are no weekday liturgies during Lent. Please note that during Lent if there is a Funeral, there will be no Divine Liturgy with that service. If you want to add a Divine Liturgy, a special Liturgy can be done on Saturday morning.
PRAYERS: Please remember in your prayers all who are in need of God’s help. Remember those in the nursing facilities, hospital and at home, all the sick and the suffering. Please say a special prayer for all of our nation’s soldiers and their families at home and abroad.
SING-CON 2025: Save the date if interested. The date for SING-CON 2025 is October 23-26, 2025 at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Perth Amboy, NJ. SING-CON is seminar on learning and practicing our Church’s Chants, i.e. hymns and liturgies in song.
ASK FATHER A QUESTION? What is the Liturgy of the Hours? Does it require a priest to lead in prayer? Or can it be said like the Rosary before Liturgy or as a separate service? Liturgy of the Hours is a prayer service primarily of the psalms recited at the 1st(6AM), 3rd(9AM), 6th(noon), and 9th(3PM) hour of the day. The Liturgy of the Hours is intended to be led by a priest, however it can be led by a Cantor in the absence of a priest, by not reciting the priestly prayers. There are two kinds of prayer in the Church, Private Devotions and Liturgies. Liturgy is from the Greek word meaning a “public work” which is recited by the whole Church priest and people. Liturgy of the Hours falls into the category of Liturgies- “public works.” The Liturgical Cycle of daily prayers in the Church are all meant to be led by a priest; in the absence of a priest there are ways that all of the Liturgies of the Church can be said led be a Cantor. The Rosary and Stations of the Cross are private devotions that do not require a priest and can be recited by the Parish. Copies of the Hours are in the Blue Book, The Divine Liturgy , An Anthology for Worship.
MYOSOPUSNA 2025: Transfiguration of Our Lord Church is pleased to announce that dinner tickets are now available for the Annual Myasopusna Festival, held at the church’s banquet hall, 240 Center Street, Nanticoke, on Sunday, February 23, from noon to 4 pm. The Myasopusna (Meatfare) Festival is the parish’s pre-lenten celebration, preceding the Great Fast. Dinner (a platter of holuptsi, kobasi, pyrohy, borscht, black bread and butter, and a homemade dessert) will be served from 12:30 to 2:00 pm, followed by live Ukrainian dance performances by Kazka and Saint Mary’s Ukrainian Dancers. A variety of Ukrainian crafts will be on display and for sale. Dinner tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance, no tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets can be purchased by calling Helen (735-4654) and leave a message or Lisa (574-1016). Invite your friends and neighbors! Lisa will be selling tickets before the Liturgy at both churches.
Please keep in mind tickets are limited and about 30 tickets are left.
UKRAINIAN PYSANKY CLASSES: Classes are being offered by St. Cyril’s Church in Olyphant. March 2nd and March 16th, with two classes each day: 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. Students will learn about this beautiful Ukrainian tradition. The cost is $25 per person, with supplies included. Class size is limited, and registration is required. Contact: Tammy Budnovitch 570-766-1919 to register for this parish fundraiser held at St. Cyril’s Parish Hall, 207 River St., Olyphant.
The Altar Candles for February are requested by the Kachinko Family IMO Michael Kachinko Sr and Anna Kachinko.
The Sanctuary Light is requested for February 9-16th by the Kachinko children IMO Bernie and MaryAnn Kachinko.
BAPTISM: Joseph Wyatt Evans will be Baptized, Christened, and receive First Holy Communion on Saturday, March 1st at the 4:00PM Divine Liturgy. Joseph is the son of Joseph and Colleen Evans.
FLEA MARKET & PARISH SALE: The sale is scheduled for March 14, 15 &16th. For more information, please contact Anna Magill.
PARISH FORMS: The Parish is updating our Parishioner Forms, we are asking All Parishioners to take a form and complete it, even if your information has not changed. The forms are in the vestibule. There will be a folder you can put it in on the table.
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