SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Saturday, June 3
4:00 PM ✞John & Anna Rudeski – Rudeski & Onderko Families
Sunday, June 4 Descent of the Holy Spirit – Pentecost Sunday
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
Sunday, 2:30 PM Panakhyda at the Parish Cemetery

Thursday, June 8
9:00 AM ✞Anna Bosack – Steven & Gloria Udisi

Saturday, June 10
4:00 PM ✞Michael Sirak – Wife Helene Sirak

Sunday, June 11 SUNDAY OF ALL SAINTS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

GREEN SUNDAY: The Feast of the Pentecost is the day to pay our respects to our deceased. Father Walter will celebrate the Panakhyda Services at the Cemetery on this day, June 4th at 2:30 PM. Try to be in attendance to pray for your family and friends who have fallen asleep to their eternal rest.
If there should be heavy rain, the Panakhyda will be celebrated in the Church.
NO CHARGE FOR LOVE

Our thanks to all who sold and purchased tickets for this fund-raiser. Thanks to Mike & Dolores Sinko for handling the ticket sales, a job well done.

Sanctuary Light: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week June 3 – 10 by Albert Piston in memory of Harry Piston.

FLOWERS: We thank Becky Molecavage for her donation of flowers for this week in memory of her mother Frances Bencho.

BUILDING FUND: We express our gratitude for the donations received for our Parish Building/Improvement Fund in memory of Anna Bosack. Helen from Old Forge, Nancy Palumbo, Friends of Bosack Family, Ann Beshada, Michael & Dolores Sinko, Jewel Johnstone, Michael & Louise Hubiack, Mary Beth Mull
Also a donation to the Building Fund of $10 was received from Sophia Sager who had a winning lottery ticket. We appreciate you generous donation.

CEMETERY DONATION: A donation of $50 was received from Joan Baury’s for Cemetery Care. Her donation is certainly appreciated.
Moleben and League of Ukrainian Catholics Meeting: SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 20 Nottingham Street, Plymouth, PA extends a warm invitation to a beautiful Prayer Service – Moleben to Christ the Lover of Mankind – on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 3:00pm to be followed by a church sponsored meeting and fellowship of our North Anthracite Council of the League of Ukrainian Catholics (LUC).  This is a public event of SS. Peter and Paul parish to which all parishioners and friends are welcome.

A NOTE OF THANKS: We received a note of thanks from the Pennsylvanians for Human Life Carnation sale. They express their gratitude to everyone who helped make this Carnation Drive most successful. This Drive is their most important fundraiser. Our church collected the amount of $68. May God bless everyone who supported this drive.

COPIER: The price for a new copier will cost approximately $1000, toner included. It will print on both sides, scan and fax. Donations for this office equipment will be greatly appreciated.

Saturday, May 20
4:00 PM ✞Bernie Kachinko – Mary Ann Kachinko & Family

Sunday, May 21 SUNDAY OF THE BLIND MAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Thursday, May 25 ASCENSION OF OUR LORD – HOLY DAY
OF OBLIGATION
9:00 AM + Sallie Halloway Blount – Halloway Family
Anointing with Holy Oil – Myravania

Saturday, May 27
4:00 PM ✞ Paul A. Kachinko Sr. – Cheryl Kachinko & Family

Sunday, May 28 SUNDAY OF THE fathers of the
8:30 AM first ecumenical council
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Morning Prayer

God our Father,
As I wake up, I realize that you are ushering in another day, untouched and freshly new. So, as I start this new day, I come to you in Prayer and ask that you will renew my mind and forgive the things I did wrong yesterday. I make a fresh commitment today that I will bring every thought and every imagination into the captivity and obedience of Jesus. Help me to be a branch that abides on the vine, to lean on you and to draw strength from You. 
Today, in the face of all trials, tests, temptations, and tribulations, I will cut to pieces the snare of the enemy by speaking the Word of God, which will cause the enemy to flee from me and I will use my shield of faith to quench all the enemy’s fiery darts. I will pay no attention today to a suffered wrong, and I will take no account of an evil done to me, but will instead walk in love, seek peace and conduct myself in a manner that is pleasing to You.
Give me the wisdom and guidance and understanding today to be a Godly example to others, to reach out and help someone today, and to share Your Word with someone today, thus planting seeds that will someday bring a lost one to You, Father.

Finally, I ask You to fill me with Your Holy Spirit, as I go forth.

In the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week
May 20 – 27 by Mary Ann Kachinko and Family in memory of Bernard Kachinko.

FLOWERS: Our thanks for the Bouquet of flowers donated this week by Mary Ann Kachinko and Family in memory of Bernard Kachinko.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Anna Bosack who was called to her eternal rest. May she rest in peace. Vichnya Pamya!

BUILDING FUND: Donation made to the Building/Improvement Fund was received by Paul & Marion Rose. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

OFFICE COPIER: Our Parish office is in dire need of a new copier. The copier is used for all the bulletin print outs, financial reports, etc. We are looking into prices for a new or a good used machine. If anyone would like to donate to this cause, it would be sincerely appreciated. Further information will follow as we receive it.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: Plans are in the making for a Rummage Sale in the fall.
Items are being accepted from anyone who wishes to contribute. Either bring to the Church or call a member to have a pick up. It’s that time of the year when we all try to clean out the clutter, so let us collect your stuff for this sale.

Saturday, May 13 God’s Blessings on all Living and Deceased Mother’s of 4:00 PM SS Peter & Paul, U.C.C. Church

Sunday, May 14 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Thursday, May 18
9:00 AM ✞All Departed Souls of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish

Saturday, May 20
4:00 PM ✞Bernie Kachinko – Mary Ann Kachinko & Family

Sunday, May 21 SUNDAY OF THE BLIND MAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week May 13 – 20 by The Halloway Family in memory of all deceased members of the Halloway family.

SVIACHENE: Many thanks to all who attended our Parish After Easter Dinner. 51 people were served a good dinner with all the desserts, etc. Everyone seemed to enjoy the day. Father Walter’s mother, Mrs. Pasicznyk, and Nicholas his brother joined us for a pleasant visit. Thanks to all who helped with the preparations, serving and clean up for this dinner. The Chinese Auction conducted by Mary Ann Kachinko was a great success. Homemade Paska, made by Mary Oshirak & Charlie Drazba, was presented to the winner on each table. All our desserts were homemade and delicious. God Bless all!

Saturday, May 6
4:00 PM ✞Geraldine Kizis Acceta – The Family

Sunday, May 7 SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC MAN
8:30 God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
2:00 PM Parish Sviachene

Thursday, May11
9:00 AM ✞All Deceased Souls of SS Peter & Paul Church

Saturday, May 13 God’s Blessings for All Mother’s
4:00 PM Living and Deceased of SS Peter & Paul, UCC Parish

Sunday, May 14 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

IF YOU NEED SOMEONE TO JUST LISTEN
THEN JUST PRAY

Start the day with prayer and a commitment to conquer any difficulties that happen and a firmer commitment to not let them conquer you.
Lord, bless me with all that I need to make the best of every situation.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week May 6-7 by Al Ferkel God’s blessings for good health for Bernadine Wolf.

SVIACHENE: Our Sviachene – After Easter Dinner will be held this Sunday, May 7 at 2:00 PM. Tickets purchased and all who intend to be present will enjoy a day of friendship and food. Thank you to all who participate in our parish functions.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30 PM in the Church Hall. All members please try to be present.

LUC MEETING: North Anthracite Council – League of Ukrainian Catholics will meet on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 5:30 PM at Grotto Pizza, 36 Gateway Shopping Center, Edwardsville, PA. Discussion will focus on hosting Convention 2017 which will be held the weekend of October 6, 7 and 8 in Wilkes-Barre. 
For additional information contact Dorothy Jamula, President or any LUC member of the parish.

LOTTERY TICKETS: We certainly want to thank Mike Sinko for all his efforts in selling the Lottery Tickets for the month of May. Mike placed himself in front of different Food Markets to sell as many as he could. It is very difficult to try to get people to sell the tickets, as a few of our sellers are no longer with us. We thank all those who purchased and sold tickets. Watch your numbers and good luck.

THANKS: The flower beds, etc. look real nice thanks to Anna Magill, Sonya Dempsey, Catherine & Charles Halloway and our good man Dave Youells who also cut down a lot of the growth on the banks. New mulch was purchased by the Women’s Society and the cleanup was all voluntary. Also we wish to thank the few women and men who came out to help clean the Hall and to all those who helped with the preparations for the Sviachene Dinner. May God bless you all with good health.

Saturday, April 29
4:00 PM ✞Julia Wido – Daughter Denise & Ed Kuklewicz

Sunday, April 30 SUNDAY OF THE MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Thursday, May 4
9:00 AM ✞All Deceased members of SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian
Catholic Church
Saturday, May 6
4:00 PM ✞ Geraldine Kizis Acceta – The Family

Sunday, May 7 SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC MAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SICK OF THE PARISH: Please remember to pray for the sick of the parish, in hospitals, those in nursing facilities and at home.
Easter greeting: “Christ is risen! — Indeed He is risen!” is our personal proclamation of Christ’s glorious resurrection, and is the greeting used by the faithful until Ascension Thursday.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of
April 29 – May 6 by Al Ferkel for God’s blessings for good health for Barbara Marsellas.

SVIACHENE: Our Sviachene (Easter Dinner) is being held next Sunday, May 7, 2017 in our Church Hall at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available. The cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children under 8-12. Bring your family and friends for this dinner to celebrate the Easter Season. Deadline for tickets is this Saturday, April 29th. No tickets will be sold at the door. The dinner consists of a platter with Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable and serve yourself on the table will be Kilbasi, mushrooms, red beets, bread & butter, beverage and dessert. We are requesting desserts by our wonderful bakers and dessert makers. Chairman of the Chinese Auction is Mary Ann Kachinko. Your donations are appreciated.

LOTTERY TICKETS: This week the May Lottery will begin. If you did not purchase your chance to win, now is the time.

New York Trip: Seats are available for the May 21 LUC bus trip to New York City – we’ve had cancellations due to illness, therefore there are four seats still available. Contact Paul Ewasko

Saturday, April 22
4:00 PM Health and God’s blessings Alyssa Baumann
from Nelson & Donna Warren

Sunday, April 23 SUNDAY AFTER EASTER – St. Thomas Sunday
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Thursday, April 27 No Liturgy because of Clergy Conference

Saturday, April 29
4:00 PM ✞Julia Wido – Daughter Denise & Ed Kuklewicz

Sunday, April 30
8:30 AM SUNDAY OF The Myrrh-bearing women
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week April 22-29 by Paul & Marion Rose in honor of their 60th Wedding Anniversary.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Becky Molecavage for the bouquet of flowers this week in memory of her mother Frances Bencho.

SCIACHENE: Our Schiavene Roast Beef dinner is Sunday May 7th in the Church Hall at 2:00 PM. Reservations must be in by April 29th. Tickets are available $15 Adults and $8 Children under 12. Please if you plan to attend make your reservations so that preparations can be made. Hope to see all of our Parish Family in attendance.

CONGRATULATIONS: Our Best Wishes are extended to Paul & Marion Rose who are celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Mnohya LIta!

DONATION: Our thanks to Catherine Halloway for her donation of $170 for the purchase of the priest Stichar (Alb).

Saturday, April 15 HOLY SATURDAY
6:00 PM Procession / Resurrection Matins / Easter Divine Liturgy Blessing of Artos – Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil

Sunday, April 16 EASTER SUNDAY – EASTER DIVINE LITURGY
11:30 AM Anointing of Holy Oil – Myravania
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
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Bright Monday, April 17
9:00 AM Divine Liturgy, Myrovania.
Bright Wednesday, April 19
9:00 AM Divine Liturgy, Myrovania; + Irene Kowal 40 days – Olympia Pasicznyk
Bright Friday, April 21
9:00 AM Divine Liturgy, Myrovania +Paul Kachinko – Cheryl Kachinko & Family
Saturday, April 22 BRIGHT SATURDAY Distribution of Artos –
4:00 PM Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
Health and God’s blessings Alyssa Baumann from Nelson & Donna Warren
Sunday, April 23 SUNDAY OF ST. THOMAS
8:30 AM Distribution of Artos – Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

ANYONE WHO CANNOT WALK IN THE PROCESSION – PLEASE, IF YOU CAN LEAVE THE CHURCH AND REMAIN OUTSIDE BY THE DOOR OR IN THE CRYING ROOM. THE EMPTY CHURCH REPRESENTS THE EMPTY TOMB OF OUR LORD. THANK YOU.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week April 15- 22 by Becky Molecavage in memory of her mother Frances Bencho.
Altar flowers: Our thanks to Cheryl Kachinko for the bouquet of flowers donated for Friday of this week in memory of Paul Kachinko.

FLOWERS: To all who contributed in their Easter flowers envelopes to help with the purchase of the Easter Lilies, many thanks and God’s Blessing for you.

THANKS: Our thanks to all who were so kind to donate their time for the preparation of our church services and helping in any way to make this Holy Season joyous for all to give praise to our Risen Christ.

SVIACHENE: Our Sviachene (Easter Dinner) is being held on Sunday, May 7, 2017 in our Church Hall at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available The cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children under 12. Bring your family and friends for this dinner to celebrate the Easter Season. Deadline for tickets is April 27th. No tickets will be sold at the door. Chairman of the Chinese Auction is Mary Ann Kachinko. Your donations are appreciated.

DONATIONS: We express our sincere thanks for the donations received: From Stephen and Gloria Udiski $25 each toward the Sitchar (Alb). $100 donated to the parish Building Fund from Mike and Helen Kowalick. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Saturday, April 8 ✞Steve Kowalick – Mike & Helen Kowalick
4:00 PM Blessing of Palms & Willow Branches
Myrovania – Anointing with Holy Oil

Sunday, April 9 PALM SUNDAY – Myrovania – Anointing with Holy Oil
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, April 12
4:00PM Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts – Plymouth, PA

Thursday, April 13 HOLY THURSDAY
3:00 PM Matins of the Passion of Our Lord
Reading of the 12 Passion Gospels

Sunday, April 16 EASTER SUNDAY – EASTER DIVINE LITURGY
11:30 AM Myrovania – Anointing with Holy Oil and Food blessing.

God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Appreciation: We thank all who brought the Willow branches and all who helped tie the Palm & Branches. Your help is always appreciative. God’s blessing to all.

SATURDAY OF LAZARUS Saturday before Palm Sunday
Every day of the Great Fast has its special liturgical features. The same must be said of its Saturdays and Sundays which are dedicated to some event in the life of Jesus Christ, His Blessed Mother and the Church or the Saints.
The special characteristic of the sixth week of the Forty Days Fast is that it spiritually prepares us for two great and glorious events in the life of Jesus Christ: the resurrection of Lazarus from the dead to which are dedicated the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and the triumphal entry into Jerusalem of our Lord Jesus Christ, which the Church celebrates on Palm Sunday, also known as Flowery Sunday.
In our liturgical books this week bears the name – the Week of Palms (i.e., palm branches), flowers or blossom-bearing week. The dominant theme of the services of this week is the ending of the Great Fast and the preparation of the faithful for the great miracle of the raising of Lazarus from the dead and Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
May this great and wonderful miracle of the resurrection of Lazarus strengthen also our faith in the divinity of Christ and our sharing in Jesus’ resurrection. That same Christ, who raised the four-day Lazarus from the dead, in His own time, will raise us also to a life of eternal happiness. He Himself assured us of this when He said: “I am the Resurrection and Life. Whoever believes in me, even though he dies, shall live!”

The spiritual meaning of Palm Sunday
The Jews wanted to see their messiah in power and glory. Accordingly, Jesus Christ, by raising Lazarus from the dead and by His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, gave them clear proof of His Divinity. When He entered Jerusalem, the entire city was thrown into commotion saying: “Who is this?” But the crowds kept on saying: “This is Jesus from Nazareth of Galilee.’”
The honor given to Christ lasted for only a brief moment, for His betrayal by Judas, His rejection by the people, His condemnation by the Jewish leaders, His passion, the way of the cross and crucifixion followed in quick succession. These very same people who, on Sunday cried out, “Hosanna”, within a few days would be crying out: “Crucify Him.”
Palm Sunday teaches us the instability of worldly glory and the vanity of earthly happiness. Joy and sadness here on earth are two inseparable sisters. Therefore, if we wish one day to have a share in the triumph of Christ in heaven, we must first undergo a Passion Week and a Golgotha with Him here on earth. Only then, will we be able, like Him, to joyfully enter into everlasting triumph.

Finally, my brothers, your thoughts should be wholly directed to all that is true, all that deserves respect, all that is honest, pure, admirable, decent, virtuous, or worthy of praise. Live according to what you have learned and accepted, what you have heard me say and seen me do. Then will the God of peace be with you.

Transfiguration of Our Lord (Nanticoke) HOLY WEEK
Holy Monday, April 10, 6:30PM The Presanctified Divine Liturgy.
Holy Tuesday, April 11 6:30PM The Presanctified Divine Liturgy.
Holy Thursday, April 13 6:30PM Matins of the Holy and saving Passion of our Lord.
Passion Friday, April 14 5:30PM Vespers with the Placement of the Holy Shroud.
Holy Saturday, April 15 3:00PM Blessing of Paschal Food (in parish hall).
Resurrection of our Lord – Pascha, April 16 7:00AM Service at the Grave, Resurrection Matins, Divine Liturgy, Blessing of Artos, Myrovania.
Bright Tuesday, April 18 9:00AM Divine Liturgy, Myrovania.
Bright Thursday, April 20 9:00AM Divine Liturgy, Myrovania

A Prayer For Palm Sunday
On this day of great rejoicing, Lord Christ, when we welcome You as our King and Savior, we also walk in the shadow of Your cross. Hosanna! We cry. Blessed are You who comes in God’s name to save us. Hosanna!
Strengthen our faith on this Palm Sunday so that when the time comes to carry the cross we might still call out to You with heartfelt praise. Give us the grace and the courage to follow You this Holy Week from death to resurrection, from darkness to the fullness of light. We need You, O Christ, our Savior. Hosanna! Amen.
SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week April 4 – 15 by Geri Kolotelo in memory of her mother Anna Kolotelo.

DONATION REQUEST: Father Walter had to purchase a new Stichar (Alb, the white garment for under vestments). The cost is $170. If anyone would like to make a donation toward the cost it would be greatly appreciated.

HOLY WEEK – Please remember that help is needed to participate in the Holy Week services. Holy Thursday, 3:00 PM, Good Friday, 1:00 PM and Resurrection Services Holy Saturday, 6:00 PM. Help will be needed to set up the grave after the Holy Thursday evening services. Try to lend a helping hand. Sign up sheet is in the vestibule for Adoration. Time to spend with God. Give an hour of your time for HIM.

ROAST BEEF DINNER: Our parish family will sponsor a Roast Beef dinner on Sunday, May 7, 2017 in the Church Hall. Tickets are available and reservations must be made. No tickets will be sold at the door. The dinner will consist of Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetable, kilbosi, red beets, mushrooms, dessert and beverage. Our request for desserts of any kind will be appreciated. Chinese Auction gifts are also needed. Tickets are $15 Adults and $8 ages 8-12. Hope to see all our parishioners, their friends and family there to share a day of friendship.

Saturday, March 18
4:00 PM ✞Leonard Lotrick – Wife Catherine Lotrick

Sunday, March 19 THIRD SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners 4:00 PM Deanery Stations of the Cross – St. Nicholas, Glen Lyon, PA

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Wednesday, March 22
6:30 PM Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, Nanticoke, Pa

Friday, March 24
9:00 AM Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, Plymouth, PA

Saturday, March 25 ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS
4:00 PM

Sunday, March 26 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
4:00 PM Deanery Stations of the Cross – Holy Transfiguration, Nanticoke, PA

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VENERATION OF THE CROSS

The third Sunday of Lent is dedicated to the adoration of the holy Cross, the sign of Christ’s victory over Satan and human passions.
The Church displays the holy Cross to strengthen her children in their work of salvation and to be true followers of a Crucified Lord and save their immortal soul.
The Feast of the Veneration of the Cross-reminds us of our obligation to love and venerate the Holy Cross, because it is an “invincible victory of religion, gate to paradise, fortress of the faithful and defense of the Church.” On this Sunday of the Veneration of the Cross, the Church invites us to join in by singing “Krestu Tvoyemu” – “We honor your Cross, O Lord, and glorify your holy Resurrection” and thus honor the holy cross, the symbol of our faith and redemption.

THE MEANING OF THE CROSS

With the sign of the cross, we profess our belief in the Mystery of the Blessed Trinity, that is, one God in Three Persons – God the Father; God, the Son; and God, the Holy Spirit. We express our love and gratitude to Christ for the great work of Redemption, that is, for saving us from hell and opening the gates of heaven. We profess our faith in Christ who redeemed us on the cross. It is the symbol of our Christian faith. It is the summary of the Gospel message. It is the seal of the Christian doctrine. There is no true Christianity without the cross.
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LUC Meeting: North Anthracite Council – League of Ukrainian Catholics will meet at 5:00 PM, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Grotto Pizza, 36 Gateway Center, Edwardsville, PA. This is a specially called session of importance to all Council members to continue planning for the October National Convention being held in Wilkes-Barre.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week March 11 – 25 by in memory of.

THANKS: We wish to thank all of our great workers who helped with the fellowship following the Deanery Stations of the Cross last Sunday. Also a special thanks for all the monetary, food and desserts donated. Your generous contributions are greatly appreciated. All who attended enjoyed a great fellowship, a praise to our Parish.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The regular meeting for the Women’s Society will be conducted in the Church Hall on Tuesday, March 21ST at 6:30 PM. President Anna Magill will preside. All members are asked to please attend to discuss plans for the Roast Beef Dinner in May.

Saturday, April 1 God’s Blessing for good health for Ronald Kachinko,
` 4:00 PM from Maryanne Kachinko and Family
Sunday, April 2
8:30AM FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST – MARY OF EGYPT
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
4:00 PM – Deanery Stations of the Cross – St. Vladimir’s, Edwardsville, PA

Wednesday, April 5
6;30 PM Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, Nanticoke, PA
Friday, April 7
4;00 PM Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, Plymouth, PA

Saturday, April 8
4:00 PM ✞Steve Kowalick – Mike & Helen Kowalick

Sunday, April 9 PALM SUNDAY
Blessing of Willow branches and Palm
Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

The Schedule For Holy Week
SS Peter & Paul Parish, Plymouth
Holy Wednesday, April 12
4:00PM The Presanctified Divine Liturgy.

Bright Wednesday, April 19
9:00 AM Divine Liturgy, Myrovania

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Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish
Holy Monday, April 10
6:30PM The Presanctified Divine Liturgy.
Holy Tuesday, April 11
6:30PM The Presanctified Divine Liturgy.
Holy Thursday, April 13
6:30PM Matins of the Holy and saving Passion of our Lord.
Passion Friday, April 14
5:30PM Vespers with the Placement of the Holy Shroud.
Holy Saturday, April 15
3:00PM Blessing of Paschal Food (in parish hall).
Resurrection of our Lord – Pascha, April 16
7:00AM Service at the Grave, Resurrection Matins, Divine Liturgy, Blessing of Artos, Myrovania.
Bright Tuesday, April 18
9:00AM Divine Liturgy, Myrovania.
Bright Thursday, April 20
9:00AM Divine Liturgy, Myrovania

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FIFTH GREAT FAST SUNDAY
Today is the last Sunday of Lent. Even though there remains one whole week to run the course of these special days of prayer and fasting, the Church, as if impatient to begin Holy Week itself, urges us to anticipate the glorious entrance into Jerusalem. She does this by prescribing Saint Mark’s account of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem before His passion (Mark 10:32-45)
Saint Mark describes how Jesus takes the twelve apostles aside to tell them that He will be betrayed, condemned and put to death, and that He will rise from the dead. At this threshold of Holy Week, we can put ourselves into the very places of those twelve men and allow ourselves to be taken aside by the Savior for a talk in which He explains to each of us personally the mystery of Redemption.
The apostles were asking Jesus to help them understand at greater depth what will happen. Two of them, the brothers, James and John, quite ambitiously were looking out for their own best interests. Jesus challenged that ambition and explained that true glory lies in serving others. Jesus emphasizes that He Himself is here not to be served but to do the serving.
We can almost feel the keen disappointment of James and John and the indignation on the part of the other ten apostles. What we see among the twelve is a good example of self-interest: What’s in it for me: What’s the pay-off? What do I get?
This last week of Lent we have the opportunity to exchange places with James and John and the other ten apostles, to be with the Lord as He approaches Jerusalem.
We, however, have an advantage those twelve men lacked: we know already what lies ahead for Jesus. We know about the spiritual nature of His Kingdom. We can use the next seven days to renew our own efforts at making our lives deeply spiritual too.
Why do we come to Church?
Why do we assemble as Church?
Why will we celebrate the Eucharist once again, and then again, and again and again?
Why will we begin next Sunday once again the yearly commemoration of the events of the Lord’s last week?
There are various answers we can give to these questions, but I would suggest that the most basic, most fundamental reason we do these things is simply because of love. . . not that we have loved, but that we find ourselves- discover ourselves- loved first by Another. . . . by God.
We are here today because somewhere inside each of us we want, we need, that divine love, shown to us in Christ, to be poured once again into our hearts; so that once again we might be able to “put on love” (Col. 3:14); so that once again we might be made into Christ’s Body; so that once again we might be touched by a love we don’t find in ourselves and find ourselves able to abide in the love of Christ for us.
SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week April 1 – April 8 by Mike & Dolores Sinko in memory of Parents John & Helen Kurkoski..

HELP: After the services on Holy Thursday, April 13, the preparation of the grave will be conducted and help is needed…the preparing and tying of the palm and willow branches will be in the Church Hall after the Services on Friday, April 14th, for the Palm Sunday Divine Liturgy. Please, if you can possibly come to help it will be greatly appreciated. Men, women and young adults are welcome.

HOLY WEEK: Please remember that help will be needed to participate in the Holy week services. Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Resurrection Services Holy Saturday. Sign up to spend some time with the Lord at the grave. A sign up sheet is in the vestibule for adoration of the grave. Please try to fill every hour.

Willow Branches: If you have any Pussy Willows to contribute for Palm Sunday, please bring them to the hall and if no one is there, leave them on the entrance door.
They are needed for Friday so preparation can be made.

DINNER: Our Parish After Easter Dinner is being held on Sunday, May 7, 2017 – 2:00 PM in our Church Hall. A Roast Beef Dinner with all the trimmings will be served. Tickets will be available soon. The cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children under 12. Donations of Gift items for the Chinese Auction will be greatly appreciated. Save the date to attend this Church function – bring your family and friends. Please make your reservations early.