August 17, 2025 A. D.
Saturday, August 16 TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
4:00 PM Irene Frisbie- Anna Magil
Sunday, August 17 TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings & Good Health for All Parishioners
Saturday, August 23 ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
4:00 PM Elizabeth Suscavage- Leeanne Brozena
Sunday, August 24 ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings & Good Health for All Parishioners
PRAYER FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE CHURCH
O glorious St. Michael, guardian and defender of the Church of Jesus Christ, come to the assistance of the Church, against which the powers of hell are unchained, guard with especial care her august Head, and obtain that for Him and for us the hour of triumph may speedily arrive.
O glorious Archangel St. Michael, watch over us during life, defend us against the assaults of the devil, assist us especially at the hour of death; obtain for us a favorable judgement, and the happiness of beholding God face to face for endless ages. Amen.
Why One Before the Other?
A short time ago I read a story about two men who were introduced to one another not long after they had become Catholic. One was a poor man from a godless background; the other was from an affluent Catholic family. After each told of his conversion experience, the man with the ‘religious upbringing’ asked the other: “Why do you suppose it was that you received Christ the first time you heard the Gospel, while so many years passed before I did?” The other responded, “That is easy. Suppose a man came along and offered to give each of us a brand new suit. Well, I would jump at the offer. All my clothes you see are old and worn: in fact they are in tatters. But your closet is no doubt filled with the finest of suits. It is much that way with salvation. You were probably satisfied with all your goodness, so it took you a long time to realize your need for God’s garment of righteousness offered to you through Christ. But I was deeply aware of my shameful, hopeless, sinful condition and I couldn’t wait to receive forgiveness and cleansing.”
We all need ‘new clothes,’ All our righteousness is as filthy rags, “said Isaiah. Jesus stands ready to cover our moral and spiritual nakedness. Like the Prodigal Son’s father, He stands ready to bestow not just an ordinary robe, but “the best robe of all” upon those who realize their nakedness and leave the far country of sin and return to Him. “Bring quickly the best robe and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet . . . for this my son was dead and it alive again; he was lost and is found.” ()Luke 15:22,24).
St. Isaac the Syrian said that highest form of prayer is to stand silently in awe before God. If you cannot do that, he says, pray the Jesus Prayer with your heart. If not with your heart, then with your lips. If you can’t pray with your lips, then read a prayer. If you cannot read a prayer, then sing a prayer. If you cannot sing a prayer, do a prayer.
The supreme physical expression of prayer is not standing or kneeling or making a prostration—important as these are. The supreme physical expression of prayer is the act of using our hands to reach out to the hungry with a piece of bread, to the thirsty with a cup of cold water, to the refugee with hospitality. For, in so doing, we are touching and ministering to Jesus Himself. We are doing prayer. It has been said that hands need two kinds of exercise: folding (for prayer) and extending (for service).
The Altar Candles for the month of August are requested by Helene Sirak IMO of her son Michael B Sirak.
The Sanctuary Light for this week is requested by Anna Magill IMO the Dempsey family: Anna & Joseph Magill and children Irene, Frank & Eliza.
WOMEN’S SOCIETY RUMMAGE SALE: The Women’s Society is collecting items for the annual rummage sale that will be held in October. Household items and gently used clothing can be dropped off at the church hall, or contact Anna Magil at 570-239-9263.
AIR CONDITIONING REPLACEMENT: The hall’s air conditioner has been successfully repaired, thanks to the kindness of numerous donors who contributed to the cost. There is still time to donate for this expense.
BIRTHDAY WISHES: Birthday wishes to Paul Hoover, Helene Sirak and Mary Oshirak who all celebrate birthdays this month. May God bless them with many happy years, peace, health and salvation, in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Mnohaya Lita!
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
ONE DAY FOOD FESTIVAL
& FLEA MARKET
Saturday, AUGUST 31
11:00am-4:00pm
Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish, 240 Center St., Nanticoke is holding a One-Day Ethnic Food Festival on Saturday, August 30.
Home-Made Pierogi, Haluski,
Pigs-in-the Blanket, Potato Pancakes,
Clam Chowder, Borsch,
Hot Dogs & Wimpies & Bake Sale
APPETITES ARE WANTED!! TELL YOUR NEIGHBORS!
CAN YOU HEAR THE POLKA MUSIC PLAYING???????
BOOK(S) OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST:
Nihilism, Father Seraphim Rose
ISBN: 1887904069
HUMILITY RULES: St. Benedict’s Guide to Genuine Self-Esteem
Ignatius Press, by J. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B., Monk of St. Louis Abbey
ISBN: 978-1-62164-14
TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
August 17, 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.
SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church 