August 24, 2025 A. D.
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
Saturday, August 30 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
4:00 PM Fr. Myron & Mrs. Olha Sterniuk, Theodosius Sterniuk &
Ilania Sterniuk Zubritzky – Sterniuk Family
Sunday, August 31 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings & Good Health for All Parishioners
A Spiritual Psalter,
or Reflections on God;
from the writings of Saint Ephraim the Syrian
“The days are passing; do not put off repentance.” (Saint Ephraim the Syrian)
July 7, 2025
The days are passing; do not put off repentance.
ove prompts me to speak to God, but mine unworthiness forces me to be silent. Tortuous spiritual afflictions compel me to talk, but sins force me to keep quiet. My soul languishes and mine eyes long for tears.
You have sinned, O soul; repent, for our days pass by like a shadow. We will travel through terrible and frightening places. Do not put off turning to the Lord day after day. Become at last contrite, O my soul.
Become contrite at the thought of all the good things that you have received from the Lord, but not kept. Become contrite at the thought of what you have done, and how patient God has been with you. Become contrite, that at Christ’s terrible judgment you might not be sent to outer darkness. Woe is me, a sinner! For because of my weakness I have become defiled, and ever do I defile the purity of my heart. Apathy and slothfulness have shamed the boldness of my heart. Evil desire commands me, like a master commands his slave, and I, like a child, immediately obey with fear. It leads me into sin and this gladdens me.
Woe is me, O Lord! Thy grace draws me toward life, but I instead prefer death. Thou takest pains that I might become as honorable as the angels; but I, in my depravity, debase myself. My sins have multiplied, O Lord, and ceaselessly do they multiply and there is no limit to their multitude.
And who will mourn for me or pray for me? Do Thou, O my Savior, Thyself condescend to have mercy on me through Thy grace and regard with compassion me who despair! For how will I pray to Thee, O Master, when my mouth is filled with vile words? Or how will I sing praises to Thee, when my conscience is defiled? Or how will I love Thee, when I am filled with passions? Or how will truth dwell in me, when I have cursed myself with lies? Or how will I call upon Thee, when I have not kept Thy commandments?
From A Spiritual Psalter or Reflections on God, compiled from the works of Saint Ephraim the Syrian
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.
St Isaac the Syrian says we should:
- Pray with attention – so that we can have a true encounter with God
- Pray with humility – because this sort of prayer goes straight to God’s ear
- Pray with affection and tears – with joy and thanksgiving, but also with true
repentance and purity.
- Pray with patience and ardor – ‘to deny oneself’ is courageously to persevere in prayer.
- Pray from the depths of the heart – even if we pray using ‘the words of another’ they should be uttered as if they are our own. St. Isaac says this is especially true of the Psalms.
- Pray with faith and absolute trust in God – because He knows our life.
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit (Eph 6:158)
He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart. (Luke 18:1)
Do not look forward to the changes and chances of this life in fear; rather look to them with full hope that, as they arise, God, whose you are, will deliver you out of them. He is your keeper. He has kept you hitherto. Do you but hold fast to His dear hand and He will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand. He will bear you in His arms. Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow. Our Father will either shield you from suffering, or He will give you strength to bear it. – St. Francis de Sales
REVIVED SOLDIERS OF UKRAINE PRESENTATION: An invitation is extended to the public on September 29 at 6:30PM on Railroad Street, Room 105 Lock Haven University Campus. Ukraine at War: A Personal Perspective from a severely wounded Ukrainian soldier. For more information contact Dr. Rick Schulze, Retired Professor, CU-Lock Haven, fschulze@comcast.net.
“Someone who bears a grudge while he prays is like a person who sows in the sea and expects to reap a harvest.”— Isaac of Nineveh
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 was requested by Rosemarie Kachinko IMO Emily Hilenski.
There are no requests for September’s altar candles or for the Sanctuary Light, if you are looking for a way to remember and pray for a loved one, this is one opportunity that is available.
There will be no Trustee Report in next week’s bulletin and the following week there will be a report for two week’s time.
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. If you are able to help or don’t how you can help, give Anna Magil a call and ask her how you can help her, and the ladies, with the Rummage Sale.
AIR CONDITIONING REPLACEMENT: The hall’s air conditioner has been successfully repaired, thanks to the kindness of numerous donors who contributed to offset this cost and we are very thankful for their kindness. There is still time to donate for this expense. We appreciate the donations made these last few weeks towards the repair bill for the hall’s air conditioner.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
ONE DAY FOOD FESTIVAL
& FLEA MARKET
Saturday, AUGUST 30
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
ELEVENTH 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 