SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Saturday, August 13
4:00 PM ✞Paul Kachinko – Brazich Family

Sunday, August 14 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for Ronald Kachinko – by Rev. V. Popyk
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Monday, August 15 THE DORMITION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
9:00 AM Thanksgiving Divine Liturgy by Rev. V. Popyk BLESSING OF FLOWERS – Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania

This will be the final Divine Liturgy Father Popyk will celebrate in our parish. May God go with him and keep him in His care. Blessings Father in your new Parish.
Saturday, August 20
4:00 PM Intention for all Living and deceased members of
SS Peter and Paul Women Society

Sunday, August 21 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

We have the custom of blessing flowers on the feast of the Dormition. The Typicon of Father I. Dolnytskyj says: “Wherever the custom prevails of blessing flowers, let it be done after the Prayer behind the Ambo or after the Dismissal Prayer of the Divine Liturgy.

The Feast of the Dormition of the
Most Holy Mother Of God
August 15th

The day of the death of the Most Holy Mother of God is called the Dormition (or falling asleep) in our Church, for her body did not know corruption after death, but together with her soul was taken up into heaven, hence, another name for the feast is “the Assumption”. We have historical data to indicate how long the Mother of God remained on earth after the ascension of Christ into heaven, nor when, where, or how she died, for the Gospels say nothing of this.
Three days before the death of Mary, the Archangel Gabriel appeared and announced to her from her Son, Jesus Christ, the time of her departure into eternity. On the day of her death, in a miraculous manner the Apostles gathered in Jerusalem although they had been scattered in various countries of the then known world. St. Thomas was the only Apostle absent. The Mother of God expressed her wish to be buried in Gethsemane near her parents and her spouse, Joseph. Christ, in person, came accompanied by Angels and Saints to escort His Most Holy Mother to heaven. The Apostles, while singing holy hymns, carried the body of Mary to the grave where they remained keeping vigil for three days. On the third day, St. Thomas came from afar and desired very much to view for the last time the Most Pure Mother of God. When the grave was opened, her body was not there, only the funeral clothes in which the body had been wrapped. The Apostles then realized that Mary had been taken up body and soul into heaven.
Some ancient Trpicons prescribe the blessing of fruit of the vine (grapes), not on the feast of the Transfiguration, but on the feast of the Dormition. In the Greek Nicolo-Casulan Typicon of the twelfth-thirteenth century, we read: “Let it be known that, on the feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, the 15th of August, grapes are blessed and eaten in church after the Divine Liturgy according to an ancient tradition.” The Typicon of Sinai of the year 1214 contains the same prescription. Similarly, the Typicons of the Lavra of St. Athanasius on Athos prescribes the blessing of grapes on the 15th of August.

NEW ALTAR CLOTHES: A set of new Altar Cloths have been purchased. Father Popyk was kind enough to purchase them for us in Ukraine and bring them back. Thanks to the Estate donation of Elaine Makowski the cloths were purchased for $800 in memory of Elaine. The blessing of these items will take place at a future date.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week August 13-20 by Albert Ferkel in memory of his parents Albert & Cahterine Ferkel.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS; We extent our Birthday Greetings to Mary Oshirak who will celebrate her Birthday on Monday, August 15. ~ MNOHYA I BLAHAYA LITA!

HOLY DAY: Please note the Dormition of the Mother of God is celebrated on this coming Monday, August 15th. Divine Liturgy will be 9:00 AM. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. Bring your flowers to be blessed. Please try to attend to worship and offers prayers to the Mother of God.

Moleben and LUC Event: SS. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, 706 North Warren Street, Berwick extends a warm invitation to a beautiful Prayer Service – Moleben to the Mother of God – on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 3:00pm to be followed by a church sponsored meeting and annual picnic of our North Anthracite Council of the League of Ukrainian Catholics (LUC).  This is a public event of SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish to which all parishioners and friends are welcome.

Just a reminder: RUMMAGE SALE: The Rummage sale will be held in October. If you wish to contribute any items such as household, dishes, pots, pans, linens, bedding, blankets and many more articles useful to be sold and in good condition for the Rummage Sale, please bring to the church or contact one of the members of the Women’s Society.

Aug. 6 TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
4:00 PM ✞Paul Kachinko – Marie Lindsey & Family
Blessing of Fruit Anointing of Holy Oil – Myravania

Sunday, Aug 7 TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
4:30 AM ✞Rev. Joseph Szupa – Archeparchy of Philadelphia
Blessing of Fruit Anointing of Holy Oil – Myravania

Saturday, Aug. 13
4:00 PM ✞Paul Kachinko – Brazich Family

Sunday, Aug. 14 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for Ronald Kachinko – Rev. V. PopykSaturday

Monday, Aug. 15 DORMITION OF THE THEOTOKOS
9:00 AM Blessing of Flowers – Myrovania
Thanksgiving Divine Liturgy by Rev. V. Popyk
TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD

The feast of the Transfiguration is one of the twelve principal feasts of our Church, having a one-day pre-feast and a seven-day post-feast. This feast falls during that time when the fruits of the earth reach maturity. From the earliest times in the Eastern Church, on this day fruit is blessed in thanksgiving to God for the first fruits of the earth. This custom was adopted by the Christian Church from the Old Testament which prescribed that fruit be brought to the Temple of the Lord. In the Book of Exodus we read: “You shall carry the first-fruits of the corn of your ground to the house of the Lord your God.”
The custom of blessing the first fruits in church was prescribed in the Canons of the Holy Apostles at the end of the third century. The Apostolic Constitutions of the fourth century have a prayer for the blessing of first fruits. The local Synod of Carthage in the forth sixth rule gave prescriptions concerning the first fruits that are brought to church. The Sixth Ecumenical Council spoke of the blessing of the first fruits of grapes and wheat. In the Typicons century and in the Typicon of Evergetes Monastery of the tenth century no mention was made of the blessing of the vine, that is, grapes.
In Greece, in the month of August grapes and wheat, which are the more important fruits, reach their maturity, for this reason, the custom of blessing the grapes and ears of wheat in church on the feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord prevailed there. In Rus-Ukraine, grapes of the vine were replaced by apples and other fruits.

NEW PRIEST ASSIGNMENT: Father Popyk will be our administrator until August 16th. He will is assigned to a Parish in Toms River, NJ. Our parish is assigned Father Walter Pasicznyk. The change was made by the Archbishop Metropolitan Stefan Soroka. Father Petro who was originally assigned to our parish is moved to Frackville, PA. Father Pasiccznyk will arrive from the Chancery in Philadelphia, PA August 16th to serve in both Transfiguration Of Our Lord and SS Peter & Paul.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week August 6 – 13 by Anna Magill in memory of Donald Magill.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar Candles will burn during all services in the month of August for God’s blessing and Good Health for Sallie Halloway Blout requested by the Halloway Family.
The months of September and October are still available for the monthly candles.

BLESSING OF FRUIT: The blessing of fruit will be conducted after the 4:00 PM Divine Liturgy today and the 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy on Sunday.

PRAYERS: Please remember in your prayers our parishioners in Nursing facilities, home bound and those who are in treatments. God bless and care for all those in need.

Moleben and LUC Event: SS. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, 706 North Warren Street, Berwick extends a warm invitation to a beautiful Prayer Service – Moleben to the Mother of God – on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 3:00pm to be followed by a church sponsored meeting and annual picnic of our North Anthracite Council of the League of Ukrainian Catholics (LUC).  This is a public event of SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish to which all parishioners and friends are welcome.

Saturday, July 9
4:00 PM ✞Paul Kachinko – Michael Kane

Sunday, July 10 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Saturday, July 16
4:00 PM ✞Julia Wido – Ed & Maureen Mikus & Family

Sunday, July 17 SUNDAY OF THE SIX ECCUMENICAL COUNCILS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
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SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week July 9 – 16 by Albert Piston in memory of his brother Daniel Piston.

FLOWERS: A chart is available for anyone who would like to donate a bouquet of flowers for a special occasion, in honor of or in memory of family and friends. The bouquets are made up by Flowers And, the cost start at $30. Please sign up for a bouquet to help make our Church look summery and nice.

THANKS: We thank all those who attended and contributed all the fine dishes and monetary donations to the SS Peter & Paul Feast Day Social last Saturday and hope you all had an enjoyable time. Lots of good food, friendship and conversation were provided to all who attended. May our Patron Saints bless us with good health.

BUILDING FUND: We extend our thanks to Joseph Warakomski and M/M Ronald DePasquale for their donations to the Church Building Fund in memory of Joseph Pstrak. Your generous contributions are greatly appreciated.

LUC: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 70 Zerby Avenue, Edwardsville, extends a warm invitation to a beautiful Prayer Service – Moleben to Our Blessed Mother – on Sunday, July 24, 2016 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 St. Vladimir Parish to which all parishioners and friends are welcome.

Building Fund 8 Envelopes $64.00 Donations in memory of Joseph Pstrak $35.00
Cemetery Care 3 Envelopes $35.00

Saturday, July 2 Celebrating SS Peter and Paul Feast Day
4:00 PM ✞Julia Wido – Andrew Witinski
Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil

Sunday, July 3 No Divine Liturgy

Saturday, July 9
4:00 PM ✞Paul Kachinko – Michael Kane

Sunday, July 10 EIGHTH 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 July 2-9 by Michael Kane in memory of Wasyl Ketcha.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar Candles will burn for all services in the month of July by a Relative Parishioner in memory of Hayson, Hennesssey, Porter, Slabinski and Stadulis Families.

FLEA MARKET AND RUMMAGE SALE: This sale will be held in our Church Hall in October. If you wish to contribute any items such as household, dishes, pots, pans, linens, bedding, blankets and many more articles useful to be sold and in good condition please bring to the church or contact one of the members of the Women’s Society.

Remember the SS Peter & Paul Feast day social will be held after the 4:00 PM Divine Liturgy today, July 2nd in the Church Hall. Let us make this a nice outing for all our Parish Family. Come and enjoy a few hours.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA

Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It’s a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to fly the
American flag.
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is at once the nation’s most cherished symbol of liberty and Jefferson’s most enduring monument. Here, in exalted and unforgettable phrases, Jefferson expressed the convictions in the minds and hearts of the American people. The political philosophy of the Declaration was not new; its ideals of individual liberty had already been expressed by John Locke and the Continental philosophers. What Jefferson did was to summarize this philosophy in “self-evident truths” and set forth a list of grievances against the King in order to justify before the world the breaking of ties between the colonies and the mother country.

                       
I am your Flag. I have been kicked, trampled, burned, and shot full of holes.
I have fought battles, but I prefer the untroubled air of a world at peace.
I am your Flag. I represent the freedom of humanity, and I shall fly high, thundering in silence for the whole world to hear.
My gentle rustling in the breeze sounds out the warning to all who would bury me forever that below stands a population dedicated to liberty.
For those who have perished for my right to freedom of flight, for those who will die, and indeed for those who will live, I stand as a symbol of freedom-loving people.
I have been carried into battle in faraway lands, always for the cause of freedom.
I am blood-stained, torn, and many times wearied and saddened by the thousands who have paid the supreme sacrifice.
Do not let it all be for nothing. Tell me the brave have died for a worthwhile cause. Be proud of what I represent, and display me for all to see.
Whether you call me “Old Glory,” Stars and Stripes,” or “Star Spangled Banner,” I shall fly forever as a symbol of your freedom, as I did for your ancestors, and I shall for your heirs.
~By James M. Fillmore

Saturday, June 25
4:00 PM ✞Paul Kachinko – Mr. & Mrs. Larry Tomko

Sunday, June 26 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
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Saturday, July 2 Feast of SS Peter & Paul
4:00 PM Julia Wida – Andrew Watinski
Myrovania -Anointing of Holy Oil
The Social for this Feast Day will be immediately following the Divine Liturgy.

Sunday, July 3 NO DIVINE LITURGY
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Please note: Father Popyk is sorry he did not advise you of this before he went on his vacation but he did not receive the announcement until Monday, June 20th. Father is being transferred to St. Stephen’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Toms River, NJ. He will celebrate his last Divine Liturgy at our parish on Sunday July 31st. The Priest that will be appointed to our Parish and Transfiguration of Our Lord, Nanticoke, PA has not been announced as of this date.

Remember the SS Peter & Paul Feast day social will be held after the 4:00 PM Divine Liturgy on Saturday, July 2nd in the Church Hall. Let us make this a nice outing. Come and socialize with all our Parish Family. Be one to be counted.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week June 25 –July 2 by Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko in memory of their parents, John & Mildred Starzec and Michael & Katherine Kachinko.

FLEA MARKET AND RUMMAGE SALE: This sale will be held in our Church Hall in October. If you wish to contribute any items such as household, dishes, pots, pans, linens, bedding, blankets and many more articles useful to be sold and in good condition please bring to the church or contact one of the members of the Women’s Society.

CHURCH DONATION: We wish to thank Alma Trabka for her donation to our Church funds. Alma wrote that she is the grandchild of the late Mr. & Mrs. Hamuka, formerly of Breslau. She said she read our bulletin and was amazed at the small amount of our collections and would like to send her donation of $50 to help the parish. This is a very Christian gesture and we the parish family appreciates her generosity. May God bless Alma with good health.

May Lottery: The report of the sales of the fund raising May Lottery is the amount of tickets sold 997 – collected $4985 – Pay out $1750 – expenses $95 having a profit of $3140. We extend our thanks to Mike & Dolores Sinko for manning this event and to all the sellers and those who purchased tickets. This is a great help to cover some of our expenses of the church.

Saturday, June 18 God’s Blessings & Good Health for all Living Fathers 4:00 PM and Eternal Rest to all Deceased Fathers of our Parish
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

Sunday, June 19 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners Petitions to the Sacred Heart

Saturday, June 25 BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
4:00 PM Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
✞ Paul Kachinko – Mr. & Mrs. Larry Tomko
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

Sunday, June 26 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

CONGRATULATIONS: We wish to extend our sincere Congratulations and Best Wishes to Donna (Kachinko) and Nelson Warren on their recent marriage on May 28th. May God bless you both with many good years of health and happiness. Mnohya Lita!

FEAST DAY: We as a Parish Family will celebrate the Feast Day of Saints Peter & Paul on Saturday, July 2nd. The Divine Liturgy for this Feast Day will be celebrated on this date at 4:00 PM and there will be no Divine Liturgy on Sunday, July 3 in order to have all the parishioners participate in the Saturday Divine Liturgy. All in attendance are invited to the Parish Hall after the Divine Liturgy for a Parish Social. This Social is open to all parishioners. Please be among the faithful to celebrate our church Feast Day. Sign up for the count as preparations must be made. Come all, welcome!

FEAST DAY OF THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
Saint John the Baptist, son of Zachary and Elizabeth, is the greatest of the prophets. He prepared the people of Israel for the arrival of the Messiah, and therefore he is called the Precursor of Christ. He is also known as “Baptist” because he baptized Jesus Christ in the waters of the river Jordan.
This feast dates back to the third century, for Saint Augustine (354-430) said that it was based upon a tradition of the Fathers.

Saturday, June 11
4:00 PM ✞Julia Wido – Connie Hartman
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

Sunday, June 12 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Sacred Heart
Thursday, June 16
9:00 AM ✞Julia Wido (40th day) – Mr. & Mrs. EdwardKuklewicz and Family
Saturday, June 18 FATHER’S DAY
4:00 PM God’s Blessings & Good Health for all Living Fathers and Eternal Rest to all Deceased Fathers of our Parish Petitions to the Sacred Heart

Sunday, June 19 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
FATHER’S DAY
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners Petitions to the Sacred Heart
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APOSTLES FAST: From June 5th to the Feast of SS Peter & Paul, June 29th is known as Apostles Fast. This fasting period offers us the opportunity to offer some extra level of pray, abstinence and refrain from music, dancing etc.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week June 11– 18 by Halloway Family in memory of Charles Halloway, Sr..

CEMETERY ALTAR: The marble altar at the cemetery has been power cleaned by Baut Studios. It really looks good. This was made possible by the donation Elaine Makowski provided to our parish from her estate. The cost for the job is $1,000.

SS PETER AND PAUL FEAST DAY: The celebration of our patron saints, SS Peter and Paul will be held on Saturday, July 2. This is a cover dish affair and the parish will pay for the meats. A sign-up sheet is in the vestibule for your name and the dish you wish to prepare. The Divine Liturgy is at 4:00 PM and the fellowship will follow at the church hall. There will be no Divine Liturgy on Sunday, July 3, to make it possible for all parishioners to attend the one Divine Liturgy as a parish family. Please sign in if you are planning to attend.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The final meeting for the Parish Women’s Society until September will be held with a gathering for dinner at The Bear Creek Inn on Tuesday, June 14th. If you need a ride please come to the church parking lot by 4:30 PM. If you were not contacted and plan to attend, please call Anna Magill at 570-696-1473.

CEMETERY DONATION: Our thanks to Joan Baurys for her donation of $50 toward our Parish Cemetery. God’s blessing for good health on Joan.

CHURCH DONATION: We sincerely appreciate the donation of $100 from Mary Pinaha, from New York to our church funds. Thank you Mary and may God bless you with good health.

aturday, June 4
4:00 PM ✞Bernie Kachinko – Mary Ann Kachinko and Family
Petitions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sunday, June 5 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Saturday, June 11 ✞Julia Wido – Connie Hartman
4:00 PM Petitions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sunday, June 12 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

CONGRATULATIONS: We Congratulate Father Popyk’s daughter Veronica Popyk on her graduation from Nanticoke High School on June 6, 2016. Best wishes and lots of good luck in your future years. God Bless you always.

MONTHLY ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar Candles will burn during all services in the month of June In Memory of Anna & Thomas Jones requested by their daughter Arlene Jones.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week June 4- 11 by Ann Beshada for God’s blessing for good health on Mary Pinaha.

CEMETERY DONATION: We extend our thanks to Audrey Dubinsky for her donation of $100 toward the Cemetery in memory of her parents Leon & Emily Woss.

CHURCH DONATION: Our thanks and appreciation for the $550 donation made to be used for the Church in memory of Julia Wido. May she rest in peace and her memory be eternal.

LUC: This Sunday, June 5, the LUC will meet after the Moleban at 3:00 PM in SS Peter and Paul Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Saturday, May 28
4:00 PM ✞Eliza Burke – Helen Haralin
Petitions to the Mother of God

Sunday, May 29 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Mother of God
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Tuesday, May 31
9:00 AM ✞Paul Kachinko (40th day) – Ron and Rosemarie Kachinko

Saturday, June 4
4:00 PM ✞ Bernie Kachinko – Mary Ann Kachinko and Family
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

Sunday, June 5 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

Requested by an anonymous Veteran Parishioner
To all deceased Veterans of the United States Armed Forces who died in war time or peace time or while on active duty.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week, May 28 – June 4 by Becky Molecavage in memory of her mother Frances Bencho.

FLOWERS: A bouquet of flowers is donated this week by Cheryl Kachinko and Family in memory of Paul Kachinko.

THANKS: Many thanks are extended to the 2 men and 7 women including one guest who cleaned the church this week. Your time and volunteering are greatly appreciated.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Bernard Rayeski who was called to his eternal rest. May his memory be eternal.

June Prayer Service: Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 635 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, extends an invitation to a beautiful – Moleben to Jesus, Lover of Mankind – at 3:00pm on Sunday, June 5, 2016; to be followed by a church sponsored meeting and fellowship of our League of Ukrainian Catholics North Anthracite Council (LUC). This is a public event of Saints Peter and Paul parish and all parishioners and friends are welcome.

FATHER’S DAY: A special Divine Liturgy is scheduled for all Living and Deceased fathers of our parish. Your Father’s Day envelope is available for your request to have your father remembered and prayed for at this Liturgy on Saturday, June 18th at 4:00 PM.

Saturday, May 21
4:00 PM ✞MaryAnn Sawka by Thomas Sawka Sr.
Petitions to Holy Mother of God

Sunday, May 22 SUNDAY OF ALL SAINTS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to Holy Mother of God

Thursday, May 26
9:00 AM ✞Julia Wido – Ted & Kathy Rembish

Saturday, May 28
4:00 PM ✞Eliza Burke – Helen Haralin
Petitions to Holy Mother of God

Sunday, May 29 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to Holy Mother of God
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SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week May 21 – 28 by Mary Ann Kachinko & Family in memory of Bernard Kachinko.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Mary Ann Kachinko & Family for their donation of flowers this week in memory of Bernie Kachinko.

June Prayer Service: Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 635 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, extends an invitation to a beautiful – Moleben to Jesus, Lover of Mankind – at 3:00pm on Sunday, June 5, 2016; to be followed by a church sponsored meeting and fellowship of our League of Ukrainian Catholics North Anthracite Council (LUC). This is a public event of Saints Peter and Paul parish and all parishioners and friends are welcome.
INTERNATIONAL DINNER: St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 320 MIFFLIN AVE. SCRANTON CLUB is featuring “EASTERN EUROPEAN CUISINE”. The menu will start with Fresh Cabbage Soup with the Entrée of Chicken Paprikash over Kluski Noodles with a side dish of Zucchini served with cream Smetana Sauce. The dessert will be Cheese filled Crepes topped w/assorted berries. Coffee, Tea, Water and Soda are included with the meal and a Cash Bar is available. The cost is $20.00 per person and you can make reservations before June 6, 2016.
TRUNK SALE: St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 205 N. Main St., Pittston is having a TRUNK SALE on June 4th, 2016 in the Church Parking Lot. Clear your garage and sell your stuff without strangers at your house. Pack up your “junk” and throw it in the trunk and make dollars! We will open from 8am to 3pm. Pre-paid spots are only $10.00 each.