SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

JUNE 1, 2025

Saturday, May 31 SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE 1st ECUMENICAL COUNCIL 4:00 PM           God’s Blessings & Good Health for Riley Lane- Becker Family 

Baptism of Lucillle & Delilah, daughters of

Nicholas & Monique Potoeski

Sunday, June 1 SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE 1st ECUMENICAL COUNCIL

            8:30 AM            God’s Blessings & Good Health for All Parishioners

Saturday, June 7 PENTECOST

4:00 PM           God’s Blessings & Good Health for All Parishioners

Sunday, June 8 PENTECOST

            8:30 AM            God’s Blessings on Bruce, Joseph & Natalia Becker

-Becker Family

            2:00 PM              Panachyda Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery

Blessing of Graves

             3:30 PM ETA Panachyda Saint Vladimir Cemtery

Blessing of Graves

Saturday, June 7 @ 8:00AM First Saturday Divine Liturgy/Sorokousty

At Transfiguration of Our Lord CHurch

 Pope Benedict reflecting St. Augustine’s thoughts on the Holy Spirit-2012

“Saint Augustine’s experience of the love of God present in the Church led him to three particular insights about the Holy Spirit as the bond of unity within the Blessed Trinity: unity as communion, unity as abiding love, and unity as giving and gift. These three insights help explain how the Spirit works. In a world where both individuals and communities often suffer from an absence of unity or cohesion, these insights help us remain attuned to the Spirit and to extend and clarify the scope of our witness.  Augustine noted that the two words “Holy “ and “Spirit” refer to what is divine about God; in other words, what is shared by the Father and the Son – their communion. So, if the distinguishing characteristic of the Hoy Spirit is to be what is shared by the Father and the Son, Augustine concluded that the Spirit’s particular quality is unity. It is a unity of lived communion: a unity of persons in a relationship of constant fibbing, the Father and the Son giving themselves to each other….True unity could never be founded upon relationships which deny the equal dignity of other persons. Nor is unity simply the sum total of the groups through which we sometimes attempt to “define” ourselves. In fact, only in the life of communion is unity sustained and human identity fulfilled: we recognize the common need for God, we respond to the unifying presence of the Holy Spirit, and we give ourselves to one another in service.”

PENTECOST MONDAY   …IT STAGGERS THE MIND

It is said that Blessed Augustine (354-430), a leader in the early Western Church, was walking on the ocean shore one day pondering the mystery of the Trinity. He saw a little boy who was playing with a seashell. The youngster scooped a hole in the sand, then went down to the waves and filled his shell with water and poured it into the hole he had made.   Blessed Augustine asked: “What are you doing?”  The boy replied: “I am going to pour the entire sea into the hole.”   Augustine replied, “That is crazy, you can’t do that.”  Just then an angel appeared to Augustine saying, “Just like you trying to understand the Trinity.”  The concept of the Holy Trinity does not fit the framework of human logic, nor can it be fully analyzed by our limited intellect. But this is no reason to say it is an invention of theologians. To declare that the one and only God has made Himself known as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is simply an attempt to define what the Scriptures teach. “I and my Father are one.” John 10:30. “After that the Holy Spirit is come upon you.” Acts 1:8. ”   And when Jesus was baptized, He went straightway out of the water: and lo, the heavens were opened unto Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting upon Him: and a Voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” (Matt 3:16- 17)   To commit our lives to this triune God is to begin to see with the eye of faith His greatness as our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. Doesn’t it make sense that the One we worship and to Whom we entrust our lives should be vastly greater than our limited understanding.

Ss. Peter & Paul Church & Transfiguration of Our Lord Church Events…..

ADULT DISCUSSION:  There will be an Adult Discussion on the book of the month for May – Aquinas, On Human Nature on Saturday, June 7^th and Saturday, June 21st after Liturgy at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church.  If you have any questions, related to the book or not – bring them to the class.

SOROKOUSTY SERVICE:  The fifth Sorokousty is Saturday, June 7th. First Saturday Divine Liturgy will be at  8:00 am with Sorokousty following at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church.

BOOK(S)  OF THE MONTH FOR MAY:

Aquinas:  On Human Nature

Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.   ISBN:  978-0872204546

Edited & Introduction by Thomas S. Hibbs

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF SORROWS

Our mother of sorrows, with strength from above you stood by the cross, sharing in the sufferings of Jesus, and with tender care you bore him in your arms, mourning and weeping.  We praise you for your faith, which accepted the life God planned for you.  We praise you for your hope, which trusted that God would do great things in you.  We praise you for your love in bearing with Jesus the sorrows of his passion.  Holy Mary, may we follow your example, and stand by all your children who need comfort and love.  Mother of God, stand by us in our trials and care for us in our many needs. Pray for us now and at the hour of our death.  Amen!

PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH

We pray You, O almighty and eternal God!  Who through Jesus Christ has revealed Your glory to all nations, to preserve the works of Your mercy, that Your Church, being spread through the whole world, may continue with unchanging faith in the confession of your name, we pray in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit.    Amen.

SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE FIRST
ECUMENICAL COUNCIL

June 1, 2025 A. D.

Slava Isusu Christu!  Slava Na Viki!

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

Prayer For Peace in Ukraine

Heavenly Father, Your Son taught us “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the sons of God.”  We fervently pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, that you inspire men to become peacemakers.  May mankind seek reconciliation and peace as is Your Will in this world.  May tranquility be restored to all nations and especially Ukraine.  God, Our Father, we beseech You to comfort the suffering, heal the wounded, and accept the souls of the dearly departed into Your heavenly kingdom.  May the Most Holy Mother of God extend Her Mantle of Protection over Ukraine and the whole world.  May each of us always live our lives as instruments of Your peace, in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

THERE SHOULD BE NO KNEELING DURING THE PASCHAL SEASON UNTIL PENTECOST SUNDAY. This regulation is mentioned by the Council of Nicaea, which met in the year 325, and also set the date for Pascha. Our Father, Saint Basil the Great, explains that this symbolizes our personal resurrection as well as our calling to higher, heavenly things.

CHRISTOS VOSKRES:  Wednesday, May 28, 2025 was the leave taking of Pascha(Easter).  We no longer sing Christos Voskres in Church.  Next week is Pentecost Sunday – we can kneel!

The Altar Candles for the month of May were requested by June Meyers IMO her mother Olga Morgenfruh.

HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS:  Please contact Father Walter at the Nanticoke Rectory at 570-735-2262 if anyone is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion.

PLEASE CHECK THE BACK PAGE FOR JOINT EVENTS BETWEEN Ss. Peter & Paul Church and Transfiguration of Our Lord Church.

JUST A NOTE:  When submitting a mass intention, please make sure that you write out the intention legibly and if you are writing a check make it out to the Parish priest.

ANNUAL TEA:  The Annual Children’s Catechism Tea will be held on June 22nd after the 10:30 mass at SS Peter & Paul church. A sign-up sheet will be in the back of the church.  There will be one Liturgy on Sunday, June 22 for both parishes.  Remember, there will be no Sunday Liturgy on Sunday, June 22 at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church.

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES:  Blessing of the graves will be next Sunday, 2:00PM at Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery and 3:15PM (approx.) at St. Vladimir Cemetery.

May 25, 2025

 Saturday, May 24 SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND

            4:00 PM           Mary Ann Kachinko- Richard & Nancy Guerro

 Sunday, May 25 SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND

            8:30 AM            God’s Blessings & Good Health for All Parishioners

Thursday, May 29 ASCENSION DAY  

             8:30 AM Jason Yankosky- Diane Petry

Saturday, May 31 SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE 1st ECUMENICAL COUNCIL 4:00 PM           God’s Blessings & Good Health for Riley Lane- Becker FamilySunday, June 1 SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE 1st ECUMENICAL COUNCIL

            8:30 AM            God’s Blessings & Good Health for All Parishioners

 Please remember in your prayers all of our brave service men and women who bravely served our country.

FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!

Memorial Day Liturgy, Monday, May 26 at 9:00AM

At Transfiguration of Our Lord Church

Transfiguration of Our Lord Church

Saturday Liturgy is 6:00 PM

                Sunday Liturgy is 10:30 AM

ASK FATHER A QUESTION?  ASK FATHER A QUESTION? Father, we pray to the saints.  Can we also pray to the angels e.g., to Michael the Archangel or Gabriel?  Prayer is a conversation with God, Martyrs, Saints or Angels.  Generally when people pray they will ask for help in time of need and we can pray not only to the Angels, whose names we know, but also to the angels whose names we don’t know, like our guardian angels.  This is a tradition that dates back from before the time of Christ and it is not new with the Apostles.  For example, the Saint Michael Prayer which we know today dates back to 1886.  Pope Leo XIII after saying mass at St. Peter’s Chapel had a vision of the devil petitioning God for a greater authority in the world, claiming that if he were granted this authority, he could destroy the Church.  This vision included demonic spirits gathering and surrounding Rome with the goal of destroying the Vatican State and the Church.  Pope Leo XIII penned a prayer to Saint Michael to assist the Church in this onslaught and he asked the worldwide Church to recite the prayer following the Mass.  Because Pope Leo XIII recognized that our battle in this world is always against Lucifer and the demons in the hell, who are all fallen angels, so who better to ask for help in our battle with the demons than the Prince of Angels, Saint Michael the Archangel, who defeated Lucifer and the fallen angels with the other faithful angels and cast them into hell from the beginning.  (See Revelation 12:7-9).

Why is Memorial Day different from Veterans Day?

Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day.  Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.

On, Defeating Evil

We must use every endeavor that the “Word of God may dwell in us abundantly” and not merely for one kind of fight must we be prepared – for the contest is many-sided and the enemy is of every sort; and they do not all use the same weapons nor make their onset in the same way.  Wherefore it is needful that the man who has to contend against all should be acquainted with the engines and the arts of all – that he should be at once archer and slinger, commandant and officer, general and private soldier, foot-soldier and horseman, skilled in sea-fight and in siege; for unless he knows every trick and turn of war, the devil is well able, if only a single door be left open, to get in his fierce bands and carry off the sheep.-   St. John Chrysostom, Patriarch of Constantinople (347-407)

Quoted by Bishop of Rome Leo XIII in the encyclical Providentissimus Deus, 18 November 1893, #47.

PRAYER FOR DECEASED VETERANS

O God, by whose mercy the faithful departed find rest, look kindly on your departed veterans who gave their lives in the service of their country. Grant that through the passion, death, and Resurrection of your Son they may share in the joy of your Heavenly Kingdom and rejoice in you with your saints forever. We ask this in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

The Sanctuary Light this week was requested by Helene Sirak IMO her husband Michael Sirak.

The Altar Candles for the month of May were requested by June Meyers IMO her mother Olga Morgenfruh.

THERE SHOULD BE NO KNEELING DURING THE PASCHAL SEASON UNTIL PENTECOST SUNDAY. This regulation is mentioned by the Council of Nicaea, which met in the year 325, and also set the date for Pascha. Our Father, Saint Basil the Great, explains that this symbolizes our personal resurrection as well as our calling to higher, heavenly things.

HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS:  Please contact Father Walter at the Nanticoke Rectory at 570-735-2262 if anyone is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion.

PLEASE CHECK THE BACK PAGE FOR JOINT EVENTS BETWEEN Ss. Peter & Paul Church and Transfiguration of Our Lord Church.

JUST A NOTE:  When submitting a mass intention, please make sure that you write out the intention legibly and if you are writing a check make it out to the Parish priest.

ANNUAL TEA:  The annual tea, hosted by our catechism children is scheduled for Sunday, June 22nd following the mass that will be held at SS Peter and Paul Church.

May 18, 2025

Saturday, May 17 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN

            4:00 PM           God’s Blessings & Good Health for All Parishioners

 Sunday, May 18 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN

            8:30 AM            George & Evelyn Sailus- daughter, Marianne Sailus  

Saturday, May 17 SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND

            4:00 PM           Mary Ann Kachinko- Richard & Nancy Guerro

 Sunday, May 18 SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND

            8:30 AM            God’s Blessings & Good Health for All Parishioners

ASK FATHER A QUESTION?  Father, who is the Samaritan Woman?  Does she have a name?  And why is she simply called the Samaritan Woman?  Church Tradition tells us the Samaritan Woman’s Name is Photina.  We remember her on February 26.  Her name is not recorded in the Gospels because it is not so important as the lesson of her life.  Saint Photina lived in Carthage with her younger son Iosas and fearlessly preached the Gospel there during the time of the Emperor Nero (54-68) who displayed excessive cruelty against Christians. Her eldest son Victor fought bravely in the Roman army, and was appointed as military commander of the city of Attalia (Asia Minor). Later, Nero called him to Italy to arrest and punish Christians.  Sebastian, an official in Italy, said to Saint Victor, “I know that you, your mother and your brother, are followers of Christ. As a friend I advise you to submit to the will of the Emperor. If you inform on any Christians, you will receive their wealth. I shall write to your mother and brother, asking them not to preach Christ in public. Let them practice their faith in secret.”  Saint Victor replied, “I want to be a preacher of Christianity like my mother and brother.” Sebastian said, “O Victor, we all know what woes await you, your mother and brother.” Then Sebastian suddenly felt a sharp pain in his eyes. He was dumbfounded, and his face was somber.  For three days he lay there blind, without uttering a word. On the fourth day he declared, “The God of the Christians is the only true God.” Saint Victor asked why Sebastian had suddenly changed his mind. Sebastian replied, “Because Christ is calling me.” Soon he was baptized, and immediately he regained his sight. After witnessing the miracle Saint Sebastian’s servants were also baptized.  Reports of this reached Nero, and he commanded that the Christians be brought to him at Rome. Then the Lord Himself appeared to the confessors and said, “Fear not, for I am with you. Nero, and all who serve him, shall be vanquished.”  The Lord said to Saint Victor, “From this day forward, your name will be Photinos, because through you, many will be enlightened and will believe in me.” The Lord then told the Christians to strengthen and encourage Saint Sebastian to persevere until the end. All these things, and even future events, were revealed to Saint Photinḗ. She left Carthage in the company of several Christians and joined the confessors in Rome.  In Rome the Emperor ordered the Saints to be brought before him and he asked them whether they truly believed in Christ. All the confessors refused to renounce the Savior. Then Nero ordered that the joints of the martyrs’ fingers be broken. During their torments, the confessors felt no pain, and their hands remained unharmed.  Nero ordered that Saints Sebastian, Photinos and Iosḗs be blinded and locked up in prison, and Saint Photinḗ and her five sisters Anatolḗ, Photó, Photida, Paraskevḗ and Kyriakḗ were sent to the imperial court under the supervision of Nero’s daughter Domnina. Saint Photinḗ converted both Domnina and all her servants to Christ. She also converted a sorcerer, who had brought her poisoned food.  Three years passed, and Nero sent to the prison for one of his servants, who had been locked up. The messengers reported to him that Saints Sebastian, Photinos and Iosḗs, who had been blinded, had recovered their sight, and that people were visiting them to hear their preaching, and indeed the whole prison had been transformed into a bright and fragrant place where God was glorified.  Nero then commanded the Saints to be crucified, and their naked bodies to be beaten with straps. On the fourth day the Emperor sent servants to see whether the martyrs were still alive. But, approaching the place of the tortures, the servants became blind. An Angel of the Lord freed the martyrs from their crosses and healed them. The Saints took pity on the blinded servants, and restored their sight by their prayers to the Lord. Those who were healed came to believe in Christ and were soon baptized.  Enraged, Nero prepared the most painful tortures for them and prepared a most painful execution for Saint Photina. Her feet were tied to the tops of two trees which had been bent to the ground. When the ropes were cut the trees sprang upright, tearing the martyr apart. The Emperor ordered the others beheaded. Saint Photina was removed from the well and locked up in prison for twenty days.  After this Nero had her brought to him and asked if she would now relent and offer sacrifice to the idols. The courageous Photinrefused mocking him she said, “O most impious of the blind, you profligate and stupid man! Do you think me so deluded that I would consent to renounce my Lord Christ and instead offer sacrifice to idols which are as blind as you are?”  After hearing such words, Nero ordered that the martyr be thrown into the well again. There she surrendered her soul to God (+ ca. 66).

Ss. Peter & Paul Church & Transfiguration of Our Lord Church Events…..

ADULT DISCUSSION:  There will be an Adult Discussion on the book of the month for May – Aquinas, On Human Nature on Saturday, June 7 and Saturday, June 21st after Liturgy at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church.  If you have any questions, related to the book or not – bring them to the class.

SOROKOUSTY SERVICE:  The fifth Sorokousty is Saturday, June 7th. First Saturday Divine Liturgy will be at  8:00 am. with Sorokousty following at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church.

MOVIE SUNDAY:  The date for Movie is this Sunday, May 18^th at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church @12:00(food) PM. Everyone is WELCOME.  The movie will be THE CHORUS.

 SPRING FLEA MARKET:  SUMMER IS READY TO BEGIN!!!! Transfiguration of Our Lord Church will hold it’s SPRING FLEA MARKET on Saturday, May 24 from 9am-2pm in the church hall- at 1:00pm on Saturday everything will be half price.  Bag Day will be on Monday Memorial Day, May 26 from noon-2pm.  There will be Potato pancakes, pierogies, whimpies, clam chowder, hot dogs while supplies last on Saturday only.

SOROKOUSTY SERVICE:    The fifth Sorokousty is Saturday, June 7th. First Saturday Divine Liturgy will be at  8:00 am with Sorokousty following.

Prayer For Peace in Ukraine

Heavenly Father, Your Son taught us “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the sons of God.”  We fervently pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, that you inspire men to become peacemakers.  May mankind seek reconciliation and peace as is Your Will in this world.  May tranquility be restored to all nations and especially Ukraine.  God, Our Father, we beseech You to comfort the suffering, heal the wounded, and accept the souls of the dearly departed into Your heavenly kingdom.  May the Most Holy Mother of God extend Her Mantle of Protection over Ukraine and the whole world.  May each of us always live our lives as instruments of Your peace, in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

 PRAYER TO THE MOTHER OF GOD

Mother of Perpetual Help, you have been blessed and favored by God. you became not only the Mother of the Redeemer, but Mother of the redeemed as well. We come to you today as your loving children. Watch over us and take care of us. As you held the child Jesus in your loving arms, so take us in your arms. Be a mother ready at every moment to help us. For God who is mighty has done great things for you, and God’s mercy is from age to age on those who love God. Intercede for us, dear Mother, in obtaining pardon for our sins, love for Jesus, final perseverance, and the grace always to call upon you, Mother of Perpetual Help.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES

O ever immaculate Virgin, Mother of mercy, health of the sick, refuge of sinners, comfort of the afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings; deign to cast upon me a look of mercy. By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary, whence you dispense your favors, and already many sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal. I come, therefore, with the most unbounded confidence, to implore your maternal intercession. Obtain, O loving Mother, the grant of my requests. I will endeavor to imitate your virtues, that I may one day share your glory, and bless you in eternity. Amen.

Take Time To Be Kind by Helen Steiner Rice

Kindness is a virtue given by The Lord, It pays dividends in happiness, and joy is it reward…..  For, if you practice kindness in all you say and do, The Lord will wrap His kindness around your heart and you…..And wrapped within His kindness you are sheltered and secure, and under His direction your way is safe and sure.

The Sanctuary Light for this week is requested by the Kachinko Children IMO their parents Bernie and Mary Ann Kachinko

The Altar Candles for the month of May were requested by June Meyers IMO her mother Olga Morgenfruh.

THERE SHOULD BE NO KNEELING DURING THE PASCHAL SEASON UNTIL PENTECOST SUNDAY. This regulation is mentioned by the Council of Nicaea, which met in the year 325, and also set the date for Pascha. Our Father, Saint Basil the Great, explains that this symbolizes our personal resurrection as well as our calling to higher, heavenly things.

HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS:  Please contact Father Walter at the Nanticoke Rectory at 570-735-2262 if anyone is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion.

JUST A NOTE:  When submitting a mass intention, please make sure that you write out the intention legibly and if you are writing a check make it out to the Parish priest.

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.  

HOLY CYRIL AND METHODIUS-TEACHERS OF THE SLAVS

May 11, 2025

Saturday, May 10 MOTHER’S DAY

SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC MAN

            4:00 PM           For All Living and Deceased Mothers

 Sunday, May 11 MOTHER’S DAY

SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC MAN

            8:30 AM            For All Living and Deceased Mothers  

Saturday, May 17 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN

            4:00 PM           God’s Blessings & Good Health for All Parishioners

 Sunday, May 18 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN

            8:30 AM            George & Evelyn Sailus- daughter, Marianne Sailus  

  ST. ISAAC THE SYRIAN: A PRAYER OF REPENTANCE

“At the door of Your compassion do I knock, Lord; send aid to my scattered impulses which are intoxicated with the multitude of the passions and the power of darkness. You can see my sores hidden within me: stir up contrition—though not corresponding to the weight of my sins, for if I receive full awareness of the extent of my sins, Lord, my soul would be consumed by the bitter pain from them. Assist my feeble stirrings on the path to true repentance, and may I find alleviation from the vehemence of sins through the contrition that comes of Your gift, for without the power of Your grace I am quite unable to enter within myself, become aware of my stains, and so, at the sight of them be able to be still from great distraction.”   + St. Isaac the Syrian, from The Prayers of St. Isaac the Syrian

Ss. Peter & Paul Church & Transfiguration of Our Lord Church Events…..

ADULT DISCUSSION:  There will be an Adult Discussion on the book of the month for May – Aquinas, On Human Nature on Saturday, June 7 and Saturday, June 21st after Liturgy at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church.  If you have any questions, related to the book or not – bring them to the class.

SOROKOUSTY SERVICE:  The fifth Sorokousty is Saturday, June 7th. First Saturday Divine Liturgy will be at  8:00 am. with Sorokousty following at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church.

MOVIE SUNDAY:  The tentative date for Movie Sunday is May 18^th at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church @12:00(food) PM. Everyone is WELCOME.  There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church to get an idea of the number of people coming.  Please contact Lisa at 570-574-1016 if you would like to donate food or volunteer for this event.  The movie will be THE CHORUS.

 SPRING FLEA MARKET:  SUMMER IS READY TO BEGIN!!!! Transfiguration of Our Lord Church will hold it’s SPRING FLEA MARKET on Saturday, May 24 from 9am-2pm in the church hall- at 1:00pm on Saturday everything will be half price.  Bag Day will be on Monday Memorial Day, May 26 from noon-2pm.  There will be Potato pancakes, pierogies, whimpies, clam chowder, hot dogs while supplies last on Saturday only.

SOROKOUSTY SERVICE:    The fifth Sorokousty is Saturday, June 7th. First Saturday Divine Liturgy will be at  8:00 am with Sorokousty following.

BOOK(S)  OF THE MONTH FOR MAY:

Aquinas:  On Human Nature

Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.   ISBN:  978-0872204546

Edited & Introduction by Thomas S. HibbsThe Sanctuary Light for this week is requested by Anna Magill IMO the Dempsey children: Irene, Eliza & Frank.

The Altar Candles for the month of May were requested by June Meyers IMO her mother Olga Morgenfruh.

THERE SHOULD BE NO KNEELING DURING THE PASCHAL SEASON UNTIL PENTECOST SUNDAY. This regulation is mentioned by the Council of Nicaea, which met in the year 325, and also set the date for Pascha. Our Father, Saint Basil the Great, explains that this symbolizes our personal resurrection as well as our calling to higher, heavenly things.

HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS:  Please contact Father Walter at the Nanticoke Rectory at 570-735-2262 if anyone is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion.

MOTHER’S DAY:  May all  of the Mothers of our Parish have Very Happy and Blessed Mother’s Day,  and Eternal Rest to all Deceased Mothers.  

WOMEN’S SOCIETY:  The Women’s Society will hold their May meeting this Tuesday, May 13th at 6PM in the church hall.  New members are always encouraged & welcome to join.  We extend our appreciation to the ladies of the Women’s Society, along with Jude and Jovi Schappert for their hard work in cleaning up the church’s front landscape.

May 4, 2025

Saturday, May 3 SUNDAY OF THE OINTMENT BEARERS

            4:00 PM           God’s Blessings & Good Health for All Parishioners

 Sunday, May 4 SUNDAY OF THE OINTMENT BEARERS

            8:30 AM            Patricia Williams- Youells Family

Saturday, May 10 MOTHER’S DAY

SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC MAN

            4:00 PM           For All Living and Deceased Mothers

 Sunday, May 11 MOTHER’S DAY

SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC MAN

            8:30 AM            For All Living and Deceased Mothers  

Ss. Peter & Paul Church & Transfiguration of Our Lord Church Events…..

ADULT DISCUSSION:  There will be an Adult Discussion on the book of the month for May – Aquinas, On Human Nature on Saturday, June 7 and Saturday, June 21st after Liturgy at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church.  If you have any questions, related to the book or not – bring them to the class.

SOROKOUSTY SERVICE:  The fifth Sorokousty is Saturday, June 7th. First Saturday Divine Liturgy will be at  8:00 am. with Sorokousty following at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church.

MOVIE SUNDAY:  The tentative date for Movie Sunday is May 18^th at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church @12:30 PM. Everyone is WELCOME.

 The “Artos” holds a significant place in Catholic tradition as a symbol of Christ’s resurrection and His victory over death. The word is Artos is Greek and translated as “bread,” and from the Gospel of St. John , Jesus is the Bread of Eternal Life.  This particular blessed bread, typically prepared from unleavened dough, is specially baked and stamped with an icon depicting the Resurrection or the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) with the Christ Child. It is consecrated during the Paschal Vigil service, which marks the beginning of the celebration of Pascha (Easter), and remains in the church during Bright Week to be distributed on Thomas Sunday. The Artos is venerated by the faithful as a reminder of Christ’s sacrificial death and triumphant resurrection, and it serves as a tangible expression of the joy and hope inherent in the message of the Resurrection. The Artos is traditionally divided among the congregation and consumed as a sacramental reminder of Christ’s presence and the promise of eternal life. Additionally, crumbs from the Artos may be added to holy water, creating a blessed mixture known as “Artos Water,” which is distributed to the faithful for spiritual nourishment and healing throughout the year. In this way, the Artos serves as a tangible expression of the Catholic belief in the resurrection of Christ and His ongoing presence in the life of the Church and its members.

BOOK(S)  OF THE MONTH FOR MAY:

Aquinas:  On Human Nature

Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.   ISBN:  978-0872204546

Edited & Introduction by Thomas S. Hibbs

Prayer For Peace in Ukraine

Heavenly Father, Your Son taught us “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the sons of God.”  We fervently pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, that you inspire men to become peacemakers.  May mankind seek reconciliation and peace as is Your Will in this world.  May tranquility be restored to all nations and especially Ukraine.  God, Our Father, we beseech You to comfort the suffering, heal the wounded, and accept the souls of the dearly departed into Your heavenly kingdom.  May the Most Holy Mother of God extend Her Mantle of Protection over Ukraine and the whole world.  May each of us always live our lives as instruments of Your peace, in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

The Sanctuary Light for this week was requested by Michaelene Ostrum IMO Fred and Olga Uhas.

The Altar Candles for the month of May were requested by June Meyers IMO her mother Olga Morgenfruh.

THERE SHOULD BE NO KNEELING DURING THE PASCHAL SEASON UNTIL PENTECOST SUNDAY. This regulation is mentioned by the Council of Nicaea, which met in the year 325, and also set the date for Pascha. Our Father, Saint Basil the Great, explains that this symbolizes our personal resurrection as well as our calling to higher, heavenly things.

HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS:  Please contact Father Walter at the Nanticoke Rectory at 570-735-2262 if anyone is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion.

MOTHER’S DAY:  Mother’s Day is May 11.  We will have Divine Liturgy for All Living and Deceased Mothers’ of our Parish.  Remember your Mothers in Divine Liturgy.

MOTHER’S DAY TEA:  The Mother’s Day Tea hosted by the children will not be held in May this year, but at a later date.  Keep your eye on the bulletin.