SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Saturday, Feb. 6 FIRST ALL SOULS SATURDAY
4:00 PM Steve Bromack – 40th Day – Wife Jackie Bromack

Sunday, Feb. 7 SUNDAY OF MEAT-FARE
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, Feb. 10
9:30 AM Harry Korba – Joanne & Frank Wojtash

Friday, Feb. 12
8:30 AM Margaret Godek – Iren Gabriel

Saturday, Feb. 13
4:00 PM Frank Kulick – Mary Krefski

Sunday, Feb. 14 SUNDAY OF CHEESEFARE
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

CONFESSIONS: Confession will be heard before every service during lent starting with Cheese-fare Sunday

PORK AND SAUERKRAUT DINNER: St. Vladimir Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton will sponsor a Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner this Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 12:00 noon, one seating only. Tickets are Adults $11 and children $5.50 ages 6-12 – under 6 free. Takeouts will be available between 11:00 to 11:45 AM. For advance reservations or any other information please call Kathleen at 346-2414 only. Divine Liturgy is celebrated at 10:00 AM. Everyone is welcome.

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD: You are invited to Transfiguration of Our Lord, U.C.C. for the 2010 Myasopusna Pre-Lenten celebration this Sunday, February 7, from noon to 4:00 PM at the church hall, Center and Bliss Streets, Hanover Section of Nanticoke. The cost for the dinner is $12. Entertainment will also be provided.

Generation of Faith will meet on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 7:00 PM in the church hall. This session will focus on completing the lesson to be held in the near future. Everyone is welcome.
The Great Fast is on the horizon.
The session on the Great Fast focuses on the tradition that asks us to repent and forgive as we prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ. This lesson will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 3:15 P.M.
After this lesson, you will receive a very precious gift—the Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ, prayers and blessings from Fr. Roman for the beginning of this Great Fast.
With love,
Your Fr. Roman

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week, Feb. 6 – 13 by Charles Drazba and Family in memory of Marie Drazba.
ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar Candles burning at all Church Services for the month of February is donated by Mrs. Florence Kloap & Family in memory of her husband William Kloap.

FORGIVENESS SUNDAY: Remember the date for the services to be held in our Church on Sunday, February 14 at 4:00PM.
Come and begin The Great Fast (Lent) in the true Christian spirit of forgiveness, with our beautiful Vesper Evening Prayer Service composed especially for the evening before the first day of The Great Fast. All our parishioners from all our parishes are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. The Clergy and Laity of the North Anthracite Ukrainian Catholic Protopresbytery (Deanery) will gather on this date to pray together in unity, as we prepare to journey with our Lord Jesus through the 40-day Great Fast, in preparation for Holy Week and Pascha.
After the services everyone is welcome to enjoy the cover dish meal that will be prepared by all the parishes in the deanery.
DESSERTS: If you can help in the servings of desserts please bring your baked goods, puddings or any other goodies to the church on Saturday, February 13th. We would appreciate your help in this matter.
We thank the anonymous donator of $40 to be used toward the Forgiveness Sunday Fellowship.
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SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere Sympathy to the family of John Horoshko who was called to his eternal rest. May his memory be eternal.
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Please remember your loved ones in the Sorokousty services. Place your envelopes in the collection and those requested will be in prayer at the Lenten Services.

DEANERY LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS:

Sunday – February 21 – SS Peter & Paul, U.C.C.-Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sunday – February 28 – St. Nicholas U.C.C. – Glen Lyon, PA

Sunday – March 7 – Transfiguration of Our Lord, U.C.C. – Nanticoke, PA

Sunday – March 14 – SS Peter & Paul, U.C.C. – Plymouth, PA

Sunday – March 21 – St. Vladimir’s, U.C.C. – Edwardsville, PA.

Saturday, Jan. 30 THREE HOLY HIERARCHS
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myravania
4:00 PM Andrew Patrylak – Robert Patrylak

Sunday, Jan. 31 SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Tuesday, Feb. 2 ENCOUNTER OF OUR LORD WITH SIMEON
Blessing of Candles – Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrowania
10:00 AM Helen Gbur – Kasenchak & Kozlowski Families

Wednesday, Feb. 3
9:30 AM Michael Kachinko – Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko

Friday, Feb. 5
8:30 AM Doris Pysniak – Charlie & Peggy Sailus

Saturday, Feb. 6
4:00 PM Steve Bromack – 40th Day – Wife Jackie Bromack

Sunday, Feb. 7 SUNDAY OF MEATFARE
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD: The public is invited to Transfiguration of Our Lord, U.C.C. for the 2010 Myasopusna Pre-Lenten celebration Sunday, February 7, from noon to 4:00 PM at the church hall, Center and Bliss Streets, Hanover Section of Nanticoke. The cost for the dinner is $12 Please call Geri at 824-3880 or Helen at 735-4654, to purchase your dinner tickets in advance. Preferred dinner/entertainment seating will be reserved for those who call by February 1. Dinner will be followed by live Ukrainian music and dance performances. Participation of Ukrainian crafters with many items will be available for purchase.

This is a reminder to families that Cross Valley Religious Education will resume its school program on Saturday, February 13th (at 9:30 AM, as usual, at Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church school, in Wilkes-Barre. New students are welcome. For more information, call Christine Mash at 735-1784
SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of
January 30 – February 6 Rita Rentko in memory of Stephen Rentko.

GENERATIONS OF FAITH MEETING: Generation of Faith will meet again on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the church hall.
A discussion of the Great Fast will be the agenda.
All are welcome.

PORK AND SAUERKRAUT DINNER: St. Vladimir Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton will sponsor a Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 12:00 noon, one seating only. Tickets are Adults $11 and children $5.50 ages 6-12 – under 6 free. Takeouts will be available between 11:00 to 11:45 AM. For advance reservations or any other information please call Kathleen at 346-2414 only. Divine Liturgy is celebrated at 10:00 AM. Everyone is welcome.

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD: The public is invited to Transfiguration of Our Lord, U.C.C. for the 2010 Myasopusna Pre-Lenten celebration Sunday, February 7, from noon to 4:00 PM at the church hall, Center and Bliss Streets, Hanover Section of Nanticoke. The cost for the dinner is $12 Please call Geri at 824-3880 or Helen at 735-4654, to purchase your dinner tickets in advance. Preferred dinner/entertainment seating will be reserved for those who call by February 1. Dinner will be followed by live Ukrainian music and dance performances. Participation of Ukrainian crafters with many items will be available for purchase.

Saturday, Jan. 23
4:00 PM God’s Blessings & Good Health for Irene Frisbie
Father Roman and Parishioners

Sunday, Jan. 24 SUNDAY OF THE PUBLICAN & THE PHARISEE
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, January 27
9:30 AM John Phillips – Ed & Kay Brozena

Friday, January 29
8:30 AM Special Intinetion of Florence Kloap and Family

Saturday, January 30
4:00 PM Andrew Patrylak – Robert Patrylak

Sunday, January 31 SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

VESPERS FOR FORGIVENESS SUNDAY: Remember the date for the services to be held in our Church on Sunday, February 14 at 4:00PM.
Come and begin The Great Fast (Lent) in the true Christian spirit of forgiveness, with our beautiful Vesper Evening Prayer Service composed especially for the evening before the first day of The Great Fast. All our parishioners from all our parishes are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. The Clergy and Laity of the North Anthracite Ukrainian Catholic Protopresbytery (Deanery) will gather on this date to pray together in unity, as we prepare to journey with our Lord Jesus through the 40-day Great Fast, in preparation for Holy Week and Pascha.
After the services everyone is welcome to enjoy the cover dish meal that will be prepared by all the parishes in the deanery.
DESSERTS: If you can help in the servings of desserts please bring your baked goods, puddings or any other goodies to the church on Saturday, February 13th. We would appreciate your help in this matter.

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH invites the public to its 2010 Myasopusna Pre-Lenten celebration. This cultural event takes place Sunday, February 7, from noon to 4:00 PM at the church hall, Center and Bliss Streets, Hanover Section of Nanticoke. The Dinner (a platter of roast pork, kobasi, baked ham, varenyky/pierogies, homemade borscht, homemade blackbread and butter, rice pudding, and a beverage) will be served from 12:30 to 1:30. The cost for the dinner is $12 (additional donations are accepted). Please call Geri at 824-3880 or Helen at 735-4654, to purchase your dinner tickets in advance. Preferred dinner/entertainment seating will be reserved for those who call by February 1.
Dinner will be followed by live Ukrainian music and dance performances, including the Holy Year Choir, Kazka, the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Dancers, a selection of Klezmer tunes, and more. Participation of Ukrainian crafters will include embroidery, woodcrafts, pysanky, and ceramics displays, with many items available for purchase. We hope to have a la carte items available for takeouts in the afternoon. This is a perfect way to spend your Super bowl Sunday afternoon, and perhaps take home something special to eat for your party as well!

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of
Jan. 23-30 by Mike & Dolores Sinko in memory of Parents John & Helen Kurkoski.

SECOND COLLECTION: THE SECOND COLLECTION WILL BE TAKEN AGAIN THIS WEEK-END FOR THE DONATION TO HAITI. TRY TO BE GENEROUS FOR THIS WORTHY CAUSE.

DONATION: Our thanks to Arlene Jones for her donation of one case of Altar Wine used for the sacrament of the Eucharist. This gesture has been made several times from Arlene and it is greatly appreciated.

GENERATION OF FAITH MEETING: A Generation of Faith meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall. The focus of this meeting will be the Great Fast, the 40-day preparation for Pascha, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Everyone is welcome!

NATIVITY: Our Nativity Scene will be dismantled this Sunday, January 24th starting at 12:00 noon. If anyone can help with this project please come and lend a hand.

BLESSING OF HOMES: You may still have Father bless your home. If you would like to have your home blessed please call Father Roman at 735-2262 – Cell Phone 855-5141 or place your name and address and phone number in the collection .

Saturday, Jan. 16
4:00 PM Theodore Soppeck – Sister Dolores Hoover

Sunday, Jan. 17 SUNDAY OF ZACCHAEUS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, January 20
9:30 AM Frank Tomasik – Mary Ann & Donna Kachinko
Friday, January 22
8:30 AM Margaret Rishcoff – Husband Roscoe Rishcoff

Saturday, January 23
4:00 PM God’s Blessings & Good Health for Irene Frisbie
Father Roman and Parishioners

Sunday, January 24 SUNDAY OF THE PUBLICAN AND PHARISEE
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

NATIVITY: Our Nativity Scene will remain until next Sunday, January 24th at the request of Father Roman because the Christmas Season is celebrated until February 1st the day before the Feast of the Encounter of Our Lord with Simeon. It will be dismantled next Sunday, January 24th starting at 12:00 noon. If anyone can help with this project please come and lend a hand.

BLESSING OF HOMES: You may still have Father bless your home. If you would like to have your home blessed please call Father Roman at 735-2262 or place your name and address and phone number in the collection .

ALTAR CANDLES: Altar candles for the month of January are requested by Ann Beshada in memory of all deceased Conniff and Beshada Family members. The month of February is requested by Mrs. Florence Kloap and Family in memory of William Kloap. The months of May, July, August, October, November and December are still available for your requests. Honor a family member or friend or a memory of a deceased family or friend. The Candles will burn during every Church Service for the Month.

CEMETERY: Our thanks to Alexander Gavula from West Virginia who sent a donation of $100 toward Cemetery Care. God’s blessing on him for this generous donation.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere Sympathy to Mary Ann Andrukaitis whose brother, Louis Tapia was called to his eternal rest. May his memory be forever.

BUILDING/IMPROVEMENT FUND: Our thanks to those who donated to our Building-Improvement Church Fund in memory of Stephen Bromack in the amount of $130 – Theresa Gawat, Mary Lavin, The Loughlins, Barbara Majorana, Carl & Karen Tranell & Family, Jewel Johnstone, Marian & Frank Kulick, The Family of Bernard Janoski, Pat Merman & Family and Mr. & Mrs. Robert Maseychick.

PRAYERS: Please remember all the sick of the parish, family and friends in your prayers. Say a special prayer for Irene Frisbie.

Saturday, Jan. 9
4:00 PM Anna Soppeck ~ Paul & Dolores Hoover

Sunday, Jan. 10 SUNDAY AFTER THEOPHANY
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Wednesday, January 13
9:00 AM Harry Korba -Terry & Ed Ferguson

Friday, January 15
9:00 AM Michael Herman – Peter Bosack

Saturday, January 16
4:00 pm Theodore Soppeck – Sister Dolores Hoover

Sunday, January 17 THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM SUNDAY OF ZACCHAEUS
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of
Jan. 9 – 16 by Dorothy Wujcik in memory of the Pstrak Family.

PRAYERS: Please remember in your prayers all the sick of the parish, especially those in nursing facilities and hospitals.

BLESSING OF HOMES: If you would like to have your home blessed please call Father Roman at 735-2262 or place your name and address in the collection basket. Father would like to bless everyone’s home if you so desire.

STATEMENT: If you need a personal statement of your Church offerings please put you name in the collection basket or contact Ann Beshada. It will be available to you as soon as possible.

Saturday, January 2
4:00 PM Dimitro & Anna Carpa ~ Charles Drazba

Sunday, January 3 SUNDAY BEFOR THE THEOPHANY
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Wednesday, January 6
10:00 AM THEOPHANY OF OUR LORD
Holy Day of Obligation
Remember to bring your bottles for the Holy Water to take home for your use.
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Divine Liturgy ~ Great Blessing of Holy Water
Myrovania ~ Anointing of Holy Oil
Friday, January 8
8:30 AM God’s Blessings for Good Health for Anna Bosack ~
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Mahally
Saturday, January 9
4:00 PM Anna Soppeck ~ Paul & Dolores Hoover

Sunday, January 10 SUNDAY AFTER THEOPHANY
8:30 AM In memory of Metropolitan Constantine Bohachevsky
The Anniversary of his death on January 6, 1961

DIVINE LITURGY SCHEDULE: Saturdays 4:00 PM; Sundays 8:30 AM

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of
Jan. 2 – 9 by Mike & Dolores Sinko in memory of deceased members of Parent John & Mary Kurkowki.

BLESSING OF HOMES: If you would like to have your home blessed please call Father Roman at 735-2262 cell phone 855-5141 or place your name and address and the day you would be available for him to visit your home in the collection basket or place it on the bulletin board in the vestibule. Father would like to bless everyone’s home if you so desire.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere Sympathy to the family of Steve Bromack who was called to his eternal rest. May his memory be eternal.

ENVELOPES: When using your envelopes please enter the amount enclosed, your name and any changes in addresses, phone numbers and if you have an email. Remember to use the Initial Offering envelope as it does fray the cost of the printing of the envelopes.

Thanks to the generous contributions for the 4 days of collections. As you know the heating system has been very faulty and we struggled through the cold. We pray that the problem is repaired and we will be warm for the remainder of the season. Your contributions through the year will be helpful to keep our parish running as the utilities are very high and monthly bills are expensive. Please try to do your fair share to help with the finances of your parish. The dues envelopes should be used in the beginning of the year.

Saturday, Dec. 26 SYNAXIS OF THE THEOTOKOS
4:00 PM All Deceased members of the Sivick Famiy – Rose Sivick

Sunday, Dec. 27 SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, Dec. 30
9:30 AM John Phillips – Peter & Vivian Phillips

Friday, January 1 THE CIRCUMCISION OF OUR LORD
10:00 AM St. Basil the Great – Archbishop
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Anointing of Holy Oil and Myrovania
Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great

Saturday, January 2
4:00 PM Dimitro & Anna Carpa – Charles Drazba

Sunday, Jan. 3 SUNDAY BEFORE THEOPHANY OF OUR LORD
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week Dec.26 –Jan. 2 by Ann Beshada in memory of her mother Mary Conniff.

CHRISTMAS EVE: We would like to thank Randy Stritzinger for helping us make a beautiful presentation of Baby Jesus to the manger. May God bless you Randy.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar Candles that will burn at all Divine Liturgies and services are available for your intentions to burn for the month. The months available are March, May, July, August, October, November and December. Donations are $40, remember your loved ones living or deceased in this special way.

BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENT FUND: Our thanks to one of the November Lottery $50 winner, Barbara Shadie for sharing $25 back to our Building fund. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENT FUND: Donations to our church Building & Improvement Fund were received in memory of Theodore Soppeck in the amount of $120 by Frank & Phyllis Baron, Lori Nicholas, Fred & Angie McElwee and Arlen Jones. Our thanks to those who donated to this fund and it is most appreciated.

ENVELOPES: There is still a lot of envelopes not taken. If you could possibly distribute envelopes to anyone you know, please help in this matter. Sometimes the parishioner is unable to attend Divine Liturgy but would like to have their envelopes. Any one in your neighborhood or family, try to make sure they get their envelopes. If any envelopes are not picked up or used during the year the name will be removed for the Church files.

THANKS: Through the year, many of the parishioners have volunteered for various projects. The services that you so willingly provide is greatly appreciated – whether it be the cleaning of the Church, snow removal on the sidewalks, being there for funerals to open and arrange the necessary bells etc., working at our fund-raising projects, choir singing and any other service that is connected to the Church duties. Your volunteer hours keep us in good running – Keep up the good work with God’s Blessings. We cannot forget to also thank the few non-parishioners who come in to help with our Pyrohy Projects. Thanks to all for all you do. May God grant you a wonderful year 2010.

Saturday, Dec. 19
4:00PM Frank T. Wido – Robert Hulligan

Sunday, Dec. 20 SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Wednesday, Dec. 23
9:30 AM Good Health for Mary Valadja – Mr. & Mrs. Harry Mahally

Thursday, Dec. 24 VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS – CHRISTMAS EVE
6:30 PM Great Compline – Z Namy Boh – Litia Service
Divine Liturgy
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Myrovonia – (Anointing of Holy Oil) after Divine Liturgy

Friday, Dec. 25 NATIVITY OF OUR LORD – CHRISTMAS DAY
9:00 AM Divine Liturgy
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Myrovonia – (Anointing of Holy Oil) after Divine Liturgy

Saturday, Dec. 26 SYNAXIS OF THE MOTHER OF GOD
4:00 PM All Deceased members of the Sivick Famiy – Rose Sivick

Sunday, Dec. 27 SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
ST. STEPHEN THE FIRST MARTYR
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week Dec. 19-26 by Mike & Dolores Sinko in memory of parents Mike & Mary Sinko.

FLOWERS: 1 Bouquet donated by Ann Beshada in memory of Helen Beshada.

CHRISTMAS DIVINE LITURGIES: Father Roman asks us to please try to attend your parish services for this Christmas Season. He is always glad to see everyone with their children, grandchildren, friends and family. Invite everyone to join us during this beautiful season of spiritual blessings. Make this a season of good fellowship and may God carry us to another New Year.

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD SING-ALONG: The Holy Year Choir of Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in the Hanover Section of Nanticoke will present a Christmas Concert and Sing-Along on Monday, December 28 at 7:00 PM, in the church on Center Street. The choir is directed by Dr. Richard Barno. A complimentary buffet will follow. Please plan on attending and bring a friend!

CHRISTMAS SHARING: We thank all those who participated in donating canned goods or imperishable food items to be donated to the St. Vincent’s Soup Kitchen. Many boxes of the donations were delivered by Anna Magill. May God Bless you for your generous sharing.

PRAYERS: Please remember all the sick of the parish, those who could not attend our Divine Liturgies, those in nursing facilities and at home.

CONFESSIONS: Christmas confession obligation will be 20 minutes before every Divine Liturgy.

Saturday, Dec. 12
4:00 PM Anna Phillips – Son Peter & Vivian Phillips

Sunday, Dec, 13 SUNDAY OF THE HOLY ANCESTORS OF CHRIST
8:30 AM His Beatitude, Myroslav Ivan Cardinal Lubachivsky 9th Anniversary of his death

Wednesday, Dec. 16
9:30 AM Harry Korba – Dave & Janice Shifka

Friday, Dec. 18
8:30 AM John Phillips – Peter & Vivian Phillips

Saturday, Dec. 19
4:00 PM Frank T. Wido – Robert Hulligan

Sunday, Dec. 20 SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS – OF THE HOLY FATHERS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

CHRISTMAS CAROL SING ALONG – The Choir of Saints Peter & Paul, Wilkes-Barre will hold their Annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along on Sunday, December 13, 2009, starting at 2:00pm. All are invited to join in the joyous singing of our traditional Ukrainian Koliada (carols) as well as many others, in anticipation of Christmas. Carols will be sung in the church followed by a cold buffet reception in the lower level of the church. Saint Nicholas will also pay a visit.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week Dec. 12-19 by Albert Piston in memory of his mother Jenny Piston.

ANNUAL COOKIE SALE Transfiguration of Our Lord Church, Nanticoke, is sponsoring its annual Christmas Cookie Sale on Saturday & Sunday December 19th-20th. Cookies are $5.00 per package and must be pre ordered. To place your order, please call Jill Gagliardi at 824-4603. Deadline for orders is Dec. 13th.

PRAYERS: Please remember in your prayers all the sick of the parish, those in nursing facilities, hospitals and at home.

BUILDING–IMPROVEMENT FUND: A donation of $80 was donated to our Building-Improvement Fund by Paul & Maureen Haydt in memory of Mary Smiegoski and Helen Carlo. We thank them for this generous donation.

CONFESSIONS: Christmas confession obligation will be 20 minutes before every Divine Liturgy.

CHRISTMAS DIVINE LITURGIES: Thursday, Dec. 24th CHRISTMAS EVE – VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS – 6:30 PM Great Compline – Z Namy Boh – Litia Service – Divine Liturgy –Anointing of Holy Oil and Myrovania
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Friday, December 25 ~ Christmas Day – NATIVITY OF OUR LORD – 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy – Anointing of Holy Oil and Myrovania
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Your new 2010 boxes of church envelopes are in the vestibule. Please, if you can deliver to someone in your neighborhood or your relatives, it would be greatly appreciated.

Saturday, Dec. 5 ST. NICOLAS OF MYRA ARCHBISHOP
4:00 PM Myrovonia – (Anointing of Holy Oil)
Mary Smiegoski – Paul & Maureen Haydt

Sunday, Nov. 29 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM ST. NICOLAS OF MYRA ARCHBISHOP
Myrovonia – (Anointing of Holy Oil)
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioner

Wednesday, Dec. 9 CONCEPTION OF ST. ANNA
10:00 AM Myrovonia – (Anointing of Holy Oil)
Helen Carlo – By her Children

Friday, Dec. 11
8:30 AM George Klem – 40th Day – Mary Oshirak & Family

Saturday, Dec. 12
4:00 PM Anna Phillips – Son Peter & Vivian Phillips

Sunday, Dec.13 SUNDAY OF THE HOLY ANCESTORS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
Saturday 6:00 PM – Sunday 10:30 AM

MALANKA 2010: The 6th Annual Ukrainian New Year Dinner Dance – MALANKA – will take place on Friday evening, January 15, 2010, 6:00pm to 1:00am, at St. Vladimir Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton. Sponsored by the combined Ukrainian organizations of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the event will be catered by Paul A. Wanas of Accentuate Caterers of Distinctive Events offering a generously varied American and Ukrainian dinner buffet including borshch, holubchi, chicken Kyiv, kobasa, pyrohy, along with a cash bar and dancing to the music of the internationally known orchestra “Fata Morgana” of New Jersey/New York plus a late night champagne toast. Tickets are $40.00 and can be obtained by contacting Gerry Adamchak at 824-3880 or Ann Beshada at 829-4202. Early reservations are encouraged as the event is usually a sell-out.

CONCERT BAND: The Wyoming Valley Concert Band will present “Celebrate the Season” – a free concert of Holiday music on Tuesday, December 15th beginning at 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre (across from the Franklin Street entrance to Boscov’s). The concert will feature organist Mark Laubach on the St. Stephen’s pipe organ. Come and enjoy some great holiday music.

E-MAILS: Father Roman asked to have anyone with a computer E-Mail to please drop it in the collection to have it put in the database. Anyone with an e-mail will receive announcements, etc. for the Chancery and Archbishop’s desk. Also if there is any change of address or phone numbers please inform the office and corrections can be made in the parish file. Thank you…

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The annual Christmas Party of the Women’s society will be held next Sunday, December 13th at 1:30 PM in the Church Hall.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Six Altar Candles that will burn for the month of December is requested by Michaelene Ostrum and Helene Sirak in memory of the Sirak and Ostrum Families. If you wish to donate for the Candles to burn for the month, the donation is $40 and will burn at all Divine Liturgies and Services of that month.

PYROHY PROJECT: The Pyrohy Project was very successful, thanks to all of our faithful parishioners and especially for the non-parishioners who came out to help with this Church Project. Approximately 450 dozen of Pyrohy’s were made and sold. It is a difficult job but everyone who helped enjoyed the friendly and happy atmosphere. God’s Blessings to all those who was so generous with their time and effort to make this project possible. Our thanks to Rose Sivick for her donation of $50 toward this project.

CHRISTMAS SHARING: Our parish will be collecting canned goods or imperishable food items to be donated to the St. Vincent’s Soup Kitchen. Boxes will be placed in the vestibule for the two weekends in December – Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th also Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th. If you can possibly donate any items for this cause it will be greatly appreciated. Christmas is the time for giving and sharing.

DIVINE LITURGIES: Please remember that Divine Liturgies can be requested for any occasion, not only for the deceased. You may request a Divine Liturgy for good health, special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.). Celebrating the Divine Liturgy is a beautiful way to honor a loved one in a special way. Divine Liturgy envelopes are available in the vestibule for your intentions.

CONFESSIONS: Christmas confession obligation will be 20 minutes before every Divine Liturgy.