SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Saturday, Nov. 28
4:00 PM Priscilla Kowalick – Mike & Helen Kowalick

Sunday, Nov. 29 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioner

Monday, November 30 Feast Day of St. Andrew
9:30 AM Andrew Beshada – Wife Ann

Wednesday, Dec. 2
9:30 AM Andrew Patrylak – Eva Malishchak

Friday, Dec. 4
8:30 AM Walter Rembish – Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Ciprich

Saturday, Dec. 5
4:00 PM Mary Smiegoski – Paul & Maureen Haydt

Sunday, Dec. 6 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
NICHOLAS OF MYRA ARCHBISHOP
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

PYROHY PROJECT: The Pyrohy Project will be held on Monday, Nov. 30 at 11:00 AM to prepare and Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 8:00 AM for the making and filling of orders. Orders can be picked up on Tuesday, Dec. 1st after 10:00 AM. This project cannot be accomplished without the help. If you can possibly help in any way it would be appreciated. Try to lend a hand for your Church fund-raiser.

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 on Sunday, December 12th at 1:30 PM in the Church Hall. All members are asked if you intend to be present, please call either Irene at 779-9634 or Anna 696-1473 if you were not contacted.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week November 28-December 5 by Eleanor Trotsky in memory of Ann & Stanley Cmiel.

ALTAR CANDLES: If you would like to request the candles on the Altar to burn at all Divine Liturgies and services for one month, your offerings will be $40. This is the 6 candles on the Main Altar and will burn for your intentions – good health, deceased members of a family, special intentions or any request you would like. The month of December will be the opening offering starting Tuesday, December 1st. Place your name and intention on the card in the Vestibule.

FLOWERS: Our thanks for the flowers donated this week: 2 Bouquets donated by Geri Koloteo in memory of her parents Louis & Anna Kolotelo – 1 Bouquet donated by Anna Magill in memory of Donald Magill.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: We extend our best wishes for a Happy Birthday to Helen Youells who is celebrating her 90th Birthday, November 29th. May you have many more Happy Healthy, Years. Mnohya Lita!

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.

PARISH COUNCILS: According to the Eastern Catholic Church Law and Pastoral Guide of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States of America.
According to Metropolitan Stefan Soroka, we would like to introduce to you the new Pastoral Guide about Parish Financial Council and Parish Pastoral Council which will begin December. 2009. The pamphlet enclosed will explain in detail the Council’s. Next bulletin we will introduce you to the members of the Financial and Pastoral Councils.

The Council meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, November 24th was very disappointing and upsetting to Father Roman. Only one member and Father was in attendance.

Saturday, Nov. 21 ENTRANCE OF THE MOTHER OF GOD IN THE TEMPLE
Myrovonia – (Anointing of Holy Oil)
4:00 PM John Andrukaitis – Wife MaryAnn Ankrukaitis

Sunday, Nov. 22 TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioner
Wednesday, Nov. 25
9:30 AM Michael Herman – Sister, Verne Simonowicz

Thursday, Nov. 27 THANKSGIVING DIVINE LITURGY – for all great benefits,
9:00 AM loving mercy and God’s Blessings for all Parishioners

Saturday, Nov. 28
4:00 PM Priscilla Kowalick – Mike and Helen Kowalick

Sunday, Nov. 29 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

THE SECOND COLLECTION WILL BE FOR THE SUPPLIES NEEDED IN UKRAINE BECAUSE OF THE H1N1 FLU.
PLEASE TRY TO BE GENEROUS FOR THIS WORTHY CAUSE.

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. The Planning Committee is composed of members of the Ukrainian Heritage Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania; St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Scranton; St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Scranton; and, North Anthracite Council of the League of Ukrainian Catholics.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week November 21 – 28 by Eleanor Kulick & Family in memory of her husband Frank Kulick.

FLOWERS: Our thanks for the flowers donated this week 1Bouquet by Eleanor Kulick and Family in memory of her husband Frank Kulick – 1 Bouquet by Becky Molecavage in memory of her father Dimitri Bencho.

PIGGIE DINNER: Some recognition was missed in last weeks bulletin – Anna Koprowski donated a monetary gift, a clock with the Thermos Server and she also sold 16 tickets for the dinner. Louise and Mike Hubiack donated all the Potatoes and Louise sold 22 tickets. Many thanks for all the baked goodies and dessert. We
appreciate all the generous donations made to make this fund-raiser a success. The profit from the dinner is $1565.73.

PYROHY PROJECT: The Pyrohy Project will be held on
Monday, Nov. 30, at 11:00 AM to prepare and Tuesday, Dec. 1, 8:00 AM for the making and filling of orders. This project cannot be accomplished without the help. If you can possibly help in any way it
would be appreciated. Try to lend a hand for your Church fund-raiser.

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…

TURKEY BINGO: Transfiguration of Our Lord U.C. C., Nanticoke is sponsoring its Third Annual Turkey Bingo this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in the church hall, Bliss and Center Sts. Doors open at 12:00 with Early Bird at 1:00. Admission is $2.00 and prizes will be cash and turkeys. Food and beverages will be available for purchase along with homemade baked goods. For more information contact Jill Gagliardi at 824-4603. A Ukrainian Auction, featuring theme baskets – each with a homemade or handcrafted treat – is being held in conjunction with the Bingo.

Saturday, Nov. 7 Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
4:00 PM Bernard Kachinko – Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko & Family

Sunday, Nov. 8 TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, Nov. 11
9:30 AM Harry Korba – David & Marilyn Nagle

Friday, Nov. 13
8:30 AM Andrew Patrylak – Mrs. Phyllis Sheard & son Gerry

Saturday, Nov, 14
4:00 PM Frank T. Wido – Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kuklewicz

Sunday, Nov. 15 TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Please remember in your prayers all the sick of the parish, those in nursing facilities and those at home. Especially for Dorothy Wujcik who is recuperating from knee surgery.

TURKEY BINGO: Transfiguration of Our Lord U.C. C., Nanticoke is sponsoring its Third Annual Turkey Bingo on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in the church hall, Bliss and Center Sts. Doors open at 12:00 with Early Bird at 1:00. Admission is $2.00 and prizes will be cash and turkeys. Food and beverages will be available for purchase along with homemade baked goods. For more information contact Jill Gagliardi at 824-4603. A Ukrainian Auction, featuring theme baskets – each with a homemade or handcrafted treat – is being held in conjunction with the Bingo.
SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week Nov. 7 – 14 by Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko in memory of Bernie Kachinko.

FLOWERS: The flowers donated this week are in memory of Bernie Kachinko by wife Mary Ann Kachinko and Family.

PIGGIE DINNER: Please purchase your tickets this week-end if you intend to attend the dinner to be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Church Hall. The tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Serving sit down dinner from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Take- outs will be available from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Baked goods or any desserts will be appreciated. Our thanks to those who donated gift items for the Chinese Auction. Support your church fund-raisers by purchasing a ticket and attending.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The Women’s Society regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, November 10, during preparation of the Piggie Dinner. All members are urged to come to help with the dinner preps. A new smaller refrigerator was purchased for the Hall kitchen by the funds taken in from the rummage sale. This was needed so that we do not have to run the very large refrigerator, which takes so much electricity, for when we have fund-raisers.

PYROHY PROJECT: Our parish Pyrohy Project will be held on Monday, Nov. 30 to prepare and Tuesday, Dec. 1 for the making and filling of orders. This project cannot be accomplished without the help. If you can possibly help in any way it would be appreciated. Try to lend a hand for you Church fund-raiser. An order sheet is in the vestibule and the orders will be limited.

ANNUAL AUTUMN PARISH DINNER: The annual autumn dinner sponsored by St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Parish of Scranton PA will take place on Sunday, November 15, 2009 beginning at 12:30 PM in the Parish Center. Menu includes a complete homemade turkey dinner. Take-outs will be available, but must be picked up between 11:00AM and Noon. Tickets: $11.00 Adults; $5.50 Students ages 6 – 12 years; Children 5 years & younger are free. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Kathleen Izak at 570 346-2414
Sunday, November 8th. Divine Liturgy on that Sunday will be celebrated at 10:30AM.

Saturday, Oct. 31
4:00 PM Frank Kulick – Irene Kosloski

Sunday, Nov. 1 TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioner

Wednesday, Nov. 4
9:30 AM John Phillips – Jeanne Brozera

Friday, Nov. 6
8:30 AM Peter Hubick – Thomas Sawka

Saturday, Nov, 7
4:00 PM Bernard Kachinko – Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko & Family

Sunday, Nov. 8 TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

PYROHY PROJECT: The Pyrohy Project will be held on Monday, Nov. 30 to prepare and Tuesday, Dec. 1 for the making and filling of orders. This project cannot be accomplished without the help. If you can possibly help in any way it would be appreciated. Try to lend a hand for you Church fund-raiser. An order sheet is in the vestibule and the orders will be limited.

LOTTERY: Thanks to Mike Sinko for his efforts to have the Lottery fund-raiser again. Tickets are still available. Good luck to all who purchased tickets and many thanks to those who sold tickets.

TURKEY–FEST: SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre, will hold their 10th annual TURKEY-FEST on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM, in the school hall, corner of North River and West Chestnut Streets, Wilkes-Barre. This event will feature a traditional turkey dinner, variety raffle and mini-festival. Dinners will be $8.50 for adults and $6.00 for children. Take-outs will be available. Walk-Ins welcome but reservations are encouraged – call (570)824-6090. This year we ask that those attending bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Food Pantry of the Catholic Community of North Wilkes-Barre – Holy Savoir/St. Christopher. Those donating a food item will be entered into our door prize drawing.

LUC MEETING: North Anthracite Council League of Ukrainian Catholics of America will hold their monthly meeting this Sunday, November 1, 2009, at Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 240 Center St. Nanticoke, PA. Prayer Service will begin at 2:00 PM. The meeting, fellowship and social will follow.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week October 31 – Nov. 7 by Charles Drazba & Family in memory of Marie Drazba.

FLOWERS: The flowers donated this week are from Ann Beshada in memory of her parents John & Mary Conniff.

GENERATIONS OF FAITH: A meeting of Generations of Faith will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 6:30 PM in the Church Hall. The theme for this planning session will be PHILIP’S FAST – PRE-NATIVITY.
All parishioners are welcome to attend this meeting. Thank you for your participation.

PIGGIE DINNER: Tickets are available for our Piggie (Halupki) Dinner that will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Church Hall. The tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Serving sit down dinner from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Take- outs will be available from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Donations of gifts for the Chinese Auction will be greatly appreciated. If you have a donation for this Chinese Auction please bring to the Church or call Mary Ann at 779-4502. Baked goods or any desserts will be appreciated.

RUMMAGAE SALE: The Women’s Society wishes to thank all those who donated items, monetary or food to our recent Rummage Sale. It was a huge success thanks to all the members who came out to help and especially Anna Magill and Irene Frisbie who worked so diligently before, during and after the sale. The sales of items plus the monetary donations, food sales and bake sale amounted to $2901.80, the expenses for ads etc. will be deducted from this amount.

ANNUAL AUTUMN PARISH DINNER: The annual autumn dinner sponsored by St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Parish of Scranton PA will take place on Sunday, November 15, 2009 beginning at 12:30 PM in the Parish Center, 428 N. Seventh Ave.
Menu includes a complete homemade turkey dinner. Take-outs will be available, but must be picked up between 11:00 AM and Noon. Tickets: $11.00 Adults; $5.50 Students ages 6 thru 12 years; Children 5 years and younger are free. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Kathleen Izak at 570 346-2414 no later than
Sunday, November 8th. Divine Liturgy on that Sunday will be celebrated at 10:30AM.

TURKEY BINGO: Transfiguration of Our Lord U.C. C., Nanticoke is sponsoring its Third Annual Turkey Bingo on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in the church hall, Bliss and Center Sts. Doors open at 12:00 with Early Bird at 1:00. Admission is $2.00 and prizes will be cash and turkeys. Food and beverages will be available for purchase along with homemade baked goods. For more information contact Jill Gagliardi at 824-4603. A Ukrainian Auction, featuring theme baskets – each with a homemade or handcrafted treat – is being held in conjunction with the Bingo.

Saturday, Oct. 24
4:00 PM Michael Herman (40th Day) – Wife Lillian & Children

Sunday, Oct. 25 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioner

Wednesday, Oct. 28 No Divine Liturgy – Priest Conference

Friday, Oct. 30
8:30 AM Margaret Rishcoff – Husband Roscoe Rishcoff

Saturday, Oct. 31
4:00 PM Frank Kulick – Irene Kosloski

Sunday, Nov. 1 TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

PYROHY PROJECT: The Pyrohy Project will be held on Monday, Nov. 30 to prepare and Tuesday, Dec. 1 for the making and filling of orders. This project cannot be accomplished without the help. If you can possibly help in any way it would be appreciated. Try to lend a hand for you Church fund-raiser. An order sheet is in the vestibule and the orders will be limited.

LOTTERY: Only one week remains for the lottery tickets. If you did not buy yours, now is the opportunity to do so and have a chance to be a winner. The tickets are only $5 for the month of November.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week October 24 – 31 by Helene Sirak in memory of her husband Michael Sirak.

PIGGIE DINNER: Tickets are available for our Piggie (Halupki) Dinner that will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Church Hall. Dinner will consist of 2 Piggies, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Bread & butter, Dessert and Beverage. The tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Serving sit down dinner from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Take- outs will be available from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Donations of gifts for the Chinese Auction will be greatly appreciated. Mary Ann Kachinko will be the chairperson for the Chinese Auction and if you have a donation for this please call Mary Ann at 779-4502. Of course, all of our good bakers will come through with their fine desserts, which will be most helpful and appreciated.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere Sympathy to the family of Julia Oldenski who was called to her eternal rest. May her memory be eternal.

TURKEY–FEST: SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre, will hold their 10th annual TURKEY-FEST on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM, in the school hall, corner of North River and West Chestnut Streets, Wilkes-Barre. This event will feature a traditional turkey dinner, variety raffle and mini-festival. Dinners will be $8.50 for adults and $6.00 for children. Take-outs will be available. Walk-Ins welcome but reservations are encouraged – call (570)824-6090. This year we ask that those attending bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Food Pantry of the Catholic Community of North Wilkes-Barre – Holy Savoir/St. Christopher. Those donating a food item will be entered into our door prize drawing.

LUC MEETING: North Anthracite Council League of Ukrainian Catholics of America will hold their next monthly meeting Sunday, November 1, 2009. at Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 240 Center St. Nanticoke, PA. Prayer Service will begin at 2:00 PM. The meeting, fellowship and social will follow. All members are asked to attend. Attend and hear about the wonderful experiences from our successful LUC National Convention in Pittsburgh PA. We welcome guests

NEW WALL CABINET FOR OUR SHROUD: Thanks to the donations made by Catherine & Charles Halloway, the donations from Jule Wido & Family in memory of Frank Wido, and the donations from Vera Hubick in memory of Peter Hubick this cabinet was made to order by Holoviak’s in Berwick, to preserve the Shroud. Our appreciation for all donations made for the improvements of our Church and for needed items.

Saturday, Oct. 17
4:00 PM Rev. Nick Kostiuk-Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko & Family

Sunday, Oct. 18 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioner

Wednesday, Oct.21
9:30 AM Andrew Patrylak – Jewel Johnstone

Friday, Oct. 23
8:30 AM Walter Rembish – Keith Russin

Saturday, Oct. 24
4:00 PM Michael Herman (40th Day) – Wife Lillian & Children

Sunday, Oct. 25 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week October 17 – 24 by Arlene Jones for a Special Intention.

RUMMAGE SALE: The Women’s Society Rummage Sale was a huge success. With so many items still available and new items coming in, Anna Magill decided to try to have a special sale on Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. If you have any items you wish to donate please bring them to the hall or to the church next week. Thanks again to all who donated to this sale that made it successful.

LOTTERY TICKETS: A lot of Lottery Tickets are still available. If you have any returns you may give them to Al Ferkel or Ann Beshada. If you cannot sell the tickets and have returns, please do so before the end of this month.

125th ANNIVERSARY: Father Oleksandr Dumenko and the Parish Family of St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shenandoah extend a warm and cordial invitation to all who would like to join them in the 125th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of the First Ukrainian Parish in America in 1884 on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 2:00 PM. The Jubilee Banquet will take place immediately afterwards at St. Nicholas Catering Hall, Route 901 Primrose, Minersville, PA. If you are interested in receiving an invitation to this event, $40 per person, please contact Debra Blaschak at 570-544-6579 or blaschak@comcast.net. Deadline is Monday, October 19th.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: We extend our best wishes to William and Kelly Ritsick who celebrated their 15th Anniversary recently. Their donation to the Building/Improvement Church Fund in honor of this occasion is greatly appreciated. God grant them many more happy years.

Saturday, Oct. 3
4:00 PM Frank Kulick – Marie & Mike Chudoda

Sunday, Oct. 4 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioner

Wednesday, Oct. 7
8:30 AM Mary Mikula – Suzanne Evans

Friday, Oct. 9
8:30 AM John Phillips – Gerry Busch and Family

Saturday, Oct. 10
4:00 PM Mary Ann Sawka – Thomas Sawka

Sunday, Oct. 11 SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE 7TH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week October 3 – 10 by Albert Piston in memory of Margaret Dombroski.

RUMMAGE SALE: The Women’s Society Rummage Sale to be held next Friday, October 9th from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Society is asking for donations of baked goods for the bake sale, if you would be so kind to donate some goodies it will be greatly appreciated. A small menu of food will be available for sale at the Rummage Sale. Please sign up if you will be donating any baked goods. We thank all who donated items for the sale also Mary Sawka for her monetary donation toward the sale. Be sure to come and shop you will be surprised at all the great values to purchase.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Transfiguration of Our Lord U.C.C., Hanover Section of Nanticoke is sponsoring an Annual Spaghetti Dinner this Sunday, October 4, 2009 in the Church Hall, Bliss and Center Sts., from Noon – 4:00 P.M. Tickets are $8.00. Tickets will also be available at the door.

CRAFT SALE: SS Cyril & Methodius, U.C.C., Warren St. & First Ave., Berwick, PA will sponsor a Craft Sale Saturday, October 31, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Interested Crafter: Tables are $15 for 8’ table. Call Janina after 5:00 PM at 570-759-2824. Lunch will be available from 11:00 AM with a variety of ethnic foods and baked goods.

LUC NEWS: If you will be attending the LUC – 71st Annual Convention in Pittsburgh PA, October 9-10-11, 2009, the time for the bus pick up is as follows: Friday October 9th 6:45 AM at St. Vladimir’s in Edwardsville and 7:30 AM at SS Cyril & Methodius in Berwick. Any additional information please contact Dorothy Jamula 822-5354 or Janina Everett 759-2824

Saturday, Sept. 26
4:00 PM The Sivick Family – Rose Sivick

Sunday, Sept. 27 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioner

Wednesday, Sept. 30
8:30 AM Helen Gbur – John & Monica Bergin

Thursday, Oct. 1 PROTECTION OF THE THEOTOKOS
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
9:30 AM Peter Hubick – Marie Baltimore & Michellene Allen

Friday, Oct. 2
8:30 AM Andrew Patrylak – John & Nancy Seiple

Saturday, Oct. 3
4:00pm Frank Kulick – Marie & Mike Chudoda

Sunday, Oct. 4 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

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

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY: Catechetical Sunday has long been a feature in American religious education. What better way to open the school year than to acknowledge that what we need to learn to best express our being “made in the image and likeness of God” than to focus on Christ the Teacher?
Catechetical Sunday reaffirms our commitment to the awesome task of students and teachers in effect in each parishioner. In prayer we renew our efforts to provide the opportunity to learn and become teachers and models to others.
Our emphasis is not only upon those enrolled in programs for school-age children – includes all who take advantage of the various “adult education” sessions that may occur throughout the coming year in our parish – especially during the holy season of the Great Lent, the special time we have as a means to assess our lives and prepare for the resurrection of Chris, and ultimately, ourselves.
Today Catechetical Sunday we consider the idea that learning is a life-long process and we are all students of every age. In this we realize that instruction is not merely a series of classes, but a part of our journey toward eternity the happy ever-after. We join today to ask God to grant to us, His servants, our students, our teachers and ourselves “many happy years!”
THE GENERATION OF FAITH SESSION: This session of the Liturgical Year was prepared and narrated by Geri Kolotelo, Anna Bosack, Gabe Metric and Ron Kachinko was very well presented. If you did not attend or were unable to attend, the following explanation is as follows.
The Liturgical Year
Each year, the Church brings to our attention the principal events in the life of Our Lord and his Mother, the achievements of the saints, and the theological doctrines of the Faith. This annual cycle of feasts, fasts and commemorations is called the Liturgical Year.
The Meaning of the Liturgical Year
The liturgical year is a school of prayer. Just as the divinely instituted feasts of the Old Testament reminded the people of Israel of the principal events of their history, and allowed them to renew their covenant with God, the Church’s liturgical year recounts:
The creation of the world, the fall of Man, and coming judgment – giving us cause for repentance;
The Incarnation, life, sufferings, death, Resurrection and Ascension of the only-begotten Word of God, for our sakes – giving us cause for thanksgiving;
The lives of the Mother of God and of the saints – giving us cause for thanksgiving and hope, and encouragement in our own lives.
But the liturgical year is also a source of God’s grace. Through each feast and commemoration, the meaning of the feast is made present in the Church, and the grace of the feast is recalled; this meaning and grace enters into and enlightens the minds and hearts of the faithful as they take part in the liturgical year.
Finally, the liturgical year is a means of union with Christ. As we remember the events which led to our redemption, and the deeds of those who have lived under grace, the Holy Spirit (through the Church’s liturgy) directs our minds and hearts toward the goal of salvation for ourselves and those around us, to so live in this life as to be made fit for eternal life in heaven.

Learning more about the Liturgical Year
The best way to understand and benefit from the liturgical year is to keep the feasts, attentively and prayerfully! The feasts of the liturgical year have a freshness which makes it possible to learn from then, and thus draw nearer to God, in a new way every time we come back to them.
Much can also be learned from asking questions about the liturgy from a priest, cantor or other knowledgeable person.
For example, the hymn “All you who have been baptized into Christ have been clothed with Christ, Alleluia!” occurs at the Divine Liturgy on the feasts of the Nativity (December 25), Theophany (January 6), Lazarus Saturday, Pascha, throughout Bright Week and on Pentecost. By noticing this, combined with a little knowledge of the Church’s history, one can not only recognize these as days which the Church associates with baptism – but can go deeper into the significant of baptism as our own dying and being reborn with Christ, so that we might live with Him forever.
Just as God has provided us with the natural year as a cycle of light and darkness, sowing, weeding and harvest, so He has provided us with the liturgical year as a year of grace.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week
September 26 – October 3 by Eleanor Trotsky in memory of her parents Michael and Mary Onderko.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Rose Sivick for her donation of 2 – $25 Bouquets of flowers this week in memory of all deceased members of the Sivick Family.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Michael Herman who was called to his eternal rest. May his memory be eternal. Vichnya Pamyat!

BUILDING FUND: Thank you to those who donated to our Church Building Fund in memory of Michael Herman: Lois Monka, Jule Wido and Mildred Skubanicz. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

CARD PARTY: The Blessed Virgin Mary Guild of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church will sponsor its 77th Annual Card Party/Social on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 2:00pm in the Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton. A variety of door and non-player prizes will be awarded. Coffee and cake will be served. Admission $5.00. Tickets will be available at the door. Doors open at 1:00pm. Players are encouraged to bring their own cards and table games. The public is invited to attend. For information phone Kathleen Izak at 346-2414

CRAFT SALE: SS Cyril & Methodius, U.C.C., Warren St. & First Ave., Berwick, PA will sponsor a Craft Sale Saturday, October 31, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Interested Crafter: Tables are $15 for 8’ table. Call Janina after 5:00 PM at 570-759-2824. Lunch will be available from 11:00 AM with a variety of ethnic foods and baked goods.

RUMMAGE SALE: The Women’s Society Rummage Sale to be held on Friday, October 9th from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Society is asking for donations of baked goods for the sale, if you would be so kind to donate some goodies it will be greatly appreciated. A small menu of food will be available for sale at the Rummage Sale. Please sign up if you will be donating any baked goods.
THANKS: Our thanks to Rose Sivick for her monetary donation to the Rummage Sale and to all those who have already donated items for the Sale. We are still accepting any household items, clothing, furniture, etc.

No Divine Liturgies Monday, Sept. 21st through Thursday, Sept. 24
Father Roman will be attending the Clergy Retreat.

Friday, September 25
8:30 AM Walter Rembish – Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Havay

Saturday, September 26
4:00 PM The Sivick Family – Rose Sivick

Sunday, September 27 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30AM God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners.

Transfiguration of Our Lord Weekend Divine Liturgies:
Saturday 6:00 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM

FLOWERS: (omitted in last weeks bulletin) Our thanks for 2 bouquets of flowers also donated last week by Mrs. Florence Kloap 1 bouquet in memory of her husband William Kloap and 1 bouquet in memory of Helen Rich, sister to William Kloap.

CHURCH EVENTS: The Church Council meeting was held on Thursday, September 10th, 2009, plans were conducted for future events for fund-raisers. A vote was passed to sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner, Wednesday, November 4th. Tickets will be sold at $8 for adults and $4 for children. Take outs will be from 4 – 5:30 PM and serving from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Your help is needed in preparation and in selling and purchasing tickets.
If you would like to donate a new Item for the Chinese Auction, please bring to the Church or contact Mary Ann Kachinko at 779-4502. Also some of those wonderful baked goods will be greatly appreciated.
A Pyrohy sale will be held on Tuesday, December 1st. The preparation of Potatoes will be on Monday, November 30th. Without the help of you parishioners, these project will not be a success, so if you could possibly come out to help with any or all of the projects it will be rewarding to you and your Church. Come on out and join in for a day of good fellowship.

RUMMAGE SALE: Remember the Women’s Society Rummage Sale to be held on Friday, October 9th from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. All items will be accepted for this sale. Please bring the items to the church or call one of the members to help or pick up. The Society is asking for donations of baked goods for the sale, if you would be so kind to donate some goodies it will be greatly appreciated. A small menu of food will be available for sale at the Rummage Sale. Please sign up if you will be donating any baked goods. Thank you…

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Transfiguration of Our Lord U.C.C., Hanover Section of Nanticoke is sponsoring an Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, October 4, 2009 in the Church Hall, Bliss and Center Sts., from Noon – 4:00 P.M. Tickets are $8.00 and may be purchased in advance until Wednesday, September 30th . Tickets will also be available at the door. However, all advanced sale tickets will be entered in a drawing for a bottle of wine and a quart of Mr. Gagliardi’s Secret Sauce. For tickets or more information, please call Jill Gagliardi at 824-4603. A Ukrainian Auction, featuring theme baskets – each with a homemade or handcrafted treat – is being held in conjunction with the dinner.

LOTTERY TICKETS: The November Lottery tickets are available. Please try to do your share for this fund-raiser. If you could possibly take some to sell please contact Mike Sinko. We are short of sellers and your help will be appreciated.

Saturday, September 5 – 4:00 PM
Andrew Patrylak – Michael & Dolores Sinko
Blessing of a new Holy Gospel dedicated by Clara Patrylak and Family
In memory of Andrew Patrylak

Sunday, September 6 – 8:30 AM
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Tuesday, September 8 – 10:00 AM – Solemn Feast Day
BIRTH OF THE THEOTOKOS – Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, September 9 – 8:30 AM
Louis Kolotelo – Geri Kolotelo

Friday, September 11 – 8:30 AM
Mary Mikula – Donna Kashula

Saturday, September 12 – 4:00 PM
Veronica Carpa – Charles Drazba

Sunday, September 13 – 8:30AM
SUNDAY BEFORE THE EXALTATION OF THE CROSS
God’s Blessing and Good Health for all parishioners.

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING COMBINED WITH GENERATION OF FAITH:
A combination meeting of the Church Council and Generation of the Faith will be held on Thursday, September 10th at 6:30 PM in the church Hall. September is the beginning of the Church Liturgical Year and plans for the year will be discussed. Everyone is welcome to Participate. Thank you for your cooperation.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week September 5 – 12 by Eleanor Trotsky in memory of Husband Anthony Trotsky.

FLOWERS; Our thanks to Helene Sirak for her donation of flowers last week (omitted from the bulletin) in memory of her husband Michael Sirak.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The Women’s Society will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 8th in the Church Hall at 6:30 PM. All members are urged to please attend this meeting. New members are always welcome. President Irene Frisbie will preside.

THE BIRTH OF THE THEOTOKOS: This Solemn Feast day is Tuesday, September 8th. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 AM. Parishioners are asked to attend this Liturgy to honor of the Mother of God. This notes the first Feast Day of the Liturgical year.

LUC MEETING: The League of Ukrainian Catholics North Anthracite Council will meet on Sunday, September 13, 2009, 3:00 PM at St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 430 North 7th Ave, Scranton. Moleben for the Canonization of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky will be at 3:00 PM; the meeting and fellowship will follow. Members are asked to attend, guests are always welcome.