SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Web-Site http://www.sspeterandpaulucc.org
Rev. Roman Petryshak, Administrator
DIVINE LITURGY SCHEDULE: Saturdays 4:00 PM; Sundays 8:30 AMSaturday, Aug. 15- 4:00 PM
DORMITION OF THE
MOTHER OF GOD
✞Dorothy Wujcik – sister-in-law
Helen Pstrak
BLESSING OF FLOWERS
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania

Sunday, August 16 – 8:30 AM
BLESSING OF FLOWERS
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING: The monthly meeting of the Church Council will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3rd in the Church Hall at 6:30 PM. All members are urged to attend this meeting.
TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
AUGUST 16, 2015

Thursday, August 20– 9:00 AM
✞David Trimmel – wife Irene Qurion

Saturday, August 22 – 4:00PM
✞Elizabeth Ruddy – LUC North
Anthracite Council

Sunday, August 23– 8:30AM THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners

DORMITION OF THE MOST HOLY
MOTHER OF GOD

This feast commemorates the happy death of the Blessed Virgin May. Her death was so calm and free from pains and remorse that it seemed to be a “sleep.”
It is an article of faith that the Blessed Mother of our Savior was taken body and soul into heaven upon her death. Although the Blessed Virgin really died and her soul was separated from her body, the latte, however, was preserved from corruption and shortly afterwards was re united to her soul. Thus the Blessed Virgin entered heaven with a glorified body and soul.
We do not know how many years after Christ’s death the Blessed Virgin remained on earth. Some writers affirm that she died at the age of seventy two, that is, twenty two years after our Lord’s death.
The feast itself was introduced in the second or third century, for Pope Gelasius I (492-496) calls it very old in one of his letters. In the fifth century it spread to the whole Church.
We thank Michael Kane for his donation of flowers this week in honor of the Blessed Mothers Dormition.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week Aug. 15 – 22 by an anonymous friend in memory of Elizabeth Ruddy.
A few weeks are available on the Sanctuary Light chart. If you wish to request one please sign up. Donation is $15 – burns for one week.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: We would like to wish Mary Oshirak a very happy, healthy Birthday; Mary will celebrate her day today, August 15th. MNOHYA LITA!

LUC MEETING: The North Anthracite LUC will meet this Sunday, Aug. 16th. Moleben at SS Cyril & Methodius, Berwick, PA at 3:00 PM. The meeting and social picnic will follow.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sympathy to the family of Janice Fera
who was called to her eternal rest. May her memory be eternal.
RUMMAGE SALE: SS Cyril & Methodius, UCC, Olyphant, PA will sponsor a Rummage Sale in the school gym located at 133 River St. Olyphant, PA = Fri. & Sat. Sept. 16 & 19th – 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Sunday, Aug. 20th – 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

CEMETERY BOOKS: The Parish Cemetery Book is still available. If you are interested in one of the books please inform the office. The books are $30. Thanks to all who purchased one and we had several out of town requests for the book.

PRAYERS: Please remember in your prayers all the sick of the parish, their families and friends, those in nursing homes, hospitals and at home. A special prayer for Rita Rentko, she is in the hospital.

Saturday, Aug. 8- 4:00 PM ✞Elizabeth Ruddy – Lisa Plasik
Sunday, August 9 – 8:30 AM ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners

Saturday, August 15– 4:00 PM DORMITION OF THE THEOTOKAS
BLESSING OF FLOWERS
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
✞Dorothy Wujcik – sister-in-law Helen Pstrak

Sunday, August 16– 8:30AM TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
BLESSING OF FLOWERS
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners

COUNCIL MEETING:: The Parish Council will meet Thursday, September 3rd at 6:30 PM at the Church Hall. This is the first meeting since May. All members please try to attend this meeting.

BLESSING OF FLOWERS: Next Saturday and Sunday, the Dormition of the Mother of God, will be the blessing of flowers after the Divine Liturgies. This is a wonderful tradition in the Eastern Churches. Bring your flowers to be blessed to have them placed in your home

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week Aug. 8 – 15 by Michael Kane In memory of Margaret Kulyn.

FLOWERS: A new chart for the intention of bouquets of flowers is available. A bouquet in memory of a loved one, in honor of family or friends or special intentions is always such a beautiful gesture to remember them by. The bouquets start a $30 and may be any amount after that.

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

LUC MEETING: North Anthracite Council – League of Ukrainian Catholics will conduct a general meeting and its annual picnic on Sunday, August 16, 2015 in Berwick.  Moleben Prayer Service will begin at 3:00pm at SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, 706 North Warren Street followed by a business session. Agenda will focus on commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Venerable Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky’s birth and the upcoming October 16 to 18 National Convention in Lansdale, PA.
A bountiful fun-filled annual picnic will follow at the nearby residence of Tim and Janina Everett. Newcomers and former members are welcome to attend. For additional information contact President Dorothy Jamula at or any LUC member of the parish.

Saturday, August 1 – 4:00 PM
✞ Dorothy Wujcik – sister-in-law
Helen Pstrak
Sunday, August 2– 8:30 AM

Thursday, August 6 – 9:00 AM
Transfiguration Of Our Lord –
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
God’s Blessing and Good Health
on all parishioners.
BLESSING OF FRUIT

Saturday, August 8– 4:00 PM
✞Elizabeth Ruddy – Lisa Plasik

Sunday, August 9 – 8:30AM
ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessing and Good Health
on all parishioners.

SANCTUARY LIGHT:
No request for the Sanctuary Light this week. Many openings are available for your requests.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar Candles will burn for all services in the month of August in memory of the Fromel & Rose Families, requested by Paul & Marion Rose.

FAST FOR THE MOTHER OF GOD:
August 1 to 15th is the fasting from meat and music. Pray the rosary daily through the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

TRANSFIGURATION OF
OUR LORD

Thursday. August 6th, we will celebrate the feast of our Lord’s Transfiguration. In His wisdom, Jesus planned this miracle at a very opportune time in His life, in order to strengthen His disciples, when the time of trial would come; they would remember the glory and majesty of His Transfiguration.
The relevance of the Transfiguration for us lies in the Divine Liturgy, for what once happened on Mount Tabor happens every time the Holy Sacrifice is offered. Christ, in fact, is transfigured on our altars. Under the appearances of bread and wine, the eyes of faith can see the glorified Christ. The Holy Eucharist is the sacrament of transfiguration. But, the Liturgy goes even further: it not only reveals Christ transfigured but allows us to share His glory intimately.
When Our Lord was transfigured, two Old Testament figures appeared with Him as witnesses to His glory. Christ was the fulfillment of the Old Law and the prophecies so that Moses, the representative of the Old Law and Elias, the representative of the Prophets, appeared with Our Lord who established the New Covenant between God and His chosen people.
So much emphasis today is placed on the humanity of Christ. The feast of the Transfiguration serves to remind us of His divinity. Christ is the Son of God

who transformed all creation by His passion, and the light of His glory has made the whole universe sharply aware of the holiness of God. The living Christ on the high mountain of Tabor, shining as the sun, was the Son of God. That same Son of God in His life on earth among us had more humiliations than moments of glory. His transfiguration should underling for us the mysterious meaning of life, namely, that joy follows Good Friday and heaven follows sufferings that are patiently endured.
No life can have much meaning that is devoid of an understanding of joy and suffering. Wednesday’s feast day underlines a great moment of joy in the love of our Lord that supported His disciples when they saw Him humiliated and put to great shame. The transfiguration is a promise of future glory that can only be merited by leading a good life and helping others to do so too. If we are loyal to the mysteries of our Catholic faith and uphold its truth, then the immeasurable reward of transfiguration will be ours, too.

Saturday, July 25
4:00 PM ✞Josephine Petro – Sister – Julia Wido

Sunday, July 26 NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Saturday, Aug. 1
4:00 PM ✞Dorothy Wujcik – sister-in-law Helen Pstrak

Sunday, Aug. 2 TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Prayers: Please remember in your prayers all the sick of the parish, those in nursing facilities, hospitals and at home. Especially for Mary Ann Youells and Helen Youells daughter Patricia.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week July 25 – August 1 by The Halloway Family in memory of the deceased members of the Halloway Family.

UKRAINIAN SEMINARY DAY: The 73rd Annual Ukrainian Seminary Day will be held this Sunday, July 26, 2015 at St. Nicholas Picnic Grove, Route 901, Primrose, PA. The festival will begin at 11:00 AM with Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. 11:30 – 1:30 WPPA Live Polka Broadcast. 1:00 – 3:00 PM – Kaska Ukrainian Folk Ensemble. 4:00 – 8:00 PM – John Stevens Doubleshot Polka Band. The outside Festival begins at 12:00 noon – Food, Arts & Crafts, Cold refreshing drinks, and other activities are available.

UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL: On August 15 – 16th, 2015 a Ukrainian Festival will be held at the Ukrainian Homestead of ODWU, 1230 Beaver Run Drive, Lehighton, PA. Sat., Aug. 15th 2:00 – 3:30 PM Stage show, 4:30 – 6:30 PM Stage show, 8:00 PM Zabava ( Dance). Sun., Aug, 16th 11:00 AM Divine Liturgy celebrated by Metropolitan Stefan Soroka. 2:30 – 4:30 PM Stage show. Festival admission is $5 per person for 1day and $7 per person for 2 days ages 14 and under are free. Traditional Ukrainian food, folk art and exhibitions, children’s games, swimming and gifts & craft venders. Posters available in the vestibule.

Saturday, July 18
4:00 PM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Sunday, July 19 SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE
SIX ECUMENICAL COUNCILS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Saturday, July 25
4:00 PM Josephine Petro – sister Julia Wido
BLESSING OF NEW PRIEST VESTMENTS
Sunday, July 26
8:30 AM NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

What is happening to our parish????
The attendance has been so down, Saturday Divine Liturgy averages about 30-35 attending and Sunday 12-16. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how we can heal this situation and become more alive? If you wish to make suggestions please do so by placing them in the collection basket, contacting the priest or the office. You are the Parish, it is your church – see what we can do to better the way.

WHAT IS THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH?
The Ukrainian Catholic Church has the following attributes:
It is in full communion with the Holy See
It is an Eastern Catholic Church, following the traditions passed on from the Church in Constantinople
It has over 5 million members worldwide
It is the largest Eastern Catholic Church in communion with Rome
It has its own hierarchy (bishops, cardinal) that are subject to the leadership of
the Holy Father in Rome.
Although Christianity was officially recognized as the “state religion” in Ukraine in 988 AD, St. Andrew, the first apostle of Christ, preached in the hills presently known as Kiev around 50 AD.
St. Olga accepted Christianity in 945 and was baptized by the Patriarch of Constantinople. Her grandson, St. Vladimir the Great, Prince of Kievan Rus, accepted Christianity from Constantinople in 988 and proclaimed it the “state religion”.
Thus, religion in Ukraine was rooted in Eastern theology and liturgical traditions. Also, St. Cyril and St. Methodius, Apostles of the Slavs, were responsible for introducing the Cyrillic alphabet.
It is interesting to note that Ukraine, through the efforts of Prince Yaroslav the Wise during the 11th century, became the first European nation to be consecrated to the protection of the Mother of God – Pokrov.
During the “Great Schism” of 1054, Pope Leo XI of Rome and Patriarch Michael of Constantinople excommunicated each other. The Ukrainian Church thus, over time, became separated from the Holy See in Rome.
However, the Union of Brest, in 1596, brought the Ukrainian Catholics back in full union with Rome. The Ukrainian Church was allowed to keep its customs and was given full autonomy as a “Particular” Church within the Byzantine rite.
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SUMMER DAY OF FUN AT KNOEBELS
Ss. Peter & Paul Church in Wilkes-Barre is sponsoring a Summer Bus Trip to KNOEBEL’S GROVE AMUSEMENT PARK, Elysburg, Pa., on Wednesday, August 15, 2015. Round-trip cost per seat is $25. Departure will be at 8:30 a.m. from Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church, 635 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre; and 8:45 a.m. from St. Vladimir’s Church, 70 Zerby Ave., Edwardsville. Evening departure from the park will be at 6 p.m. The luxury air-conditioned Martz Coach is equipped with a DVD player, restroom, and WIFI internet.
We will have free use of a pavilion at the park. Please bring your own lunch, food, drink, cooler, etc. Food and drink ARE allowed on the bus, but NO GLASS bottles or glass containers are allowed. Admission to Knoebel’s Park is FREE. The cost of ride tickets will be the responsibility of each individual. For lots of information about Knoebel’s, please visit their website at: http://www.knoebels.com. There are ticket discounts available online.
This trip is open to all of our churches that participate in the Cross-Valley CCD Religious Education Program: Ss. Peter & Paul, Wilkes-Barre; St. Vladimir, Edwardsville; Ss. Peter & Paul, Plymouth; Transfiguration of Our Lord, Nanticoke; and St. Nicholas, Glen Lyon. We especially hope that the children of our parishes will be making this trip to Knoebels. It will be up to each individual parish as to how they wish to handle the cost of the children’s round trip.
Seat reservations are accepted on a first-come, first served basis. Your reservation is non-refundable, and confirmed only with advance payment in full. No reservations accepted without payment. Reservation deadline is Sunday, August 9.
To reserve your seat, please send your name and payment of $25 per seat (payable to Ss. Peter & Paul Church, WB),by U.S. Mail to: Ss. Peter & Paul Parish Office, 635 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 – Attn: Bus Trip. Phone reservations will not be accepted. And please join us in praying for good weather for Wednesday, August 12th! God bless!
Do not forget to pray tonight
GOD
did not forget to wake you up this morning.
SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week July 18 – 25 by An Anonymous friend for Good Health on all Parishioners of SS Peter & Paul.

NEW PRIEST VESTMENTS: A set of new white priest vestments have been purchased from Ukraine for $600 and were donated by Paul & Dolores Hoover. Father Popyk will have the blessings of the new vestments after this Saturdays Divine Liturgy. Many thanks and God’s blessing to Paul & Dolores for their generosity.

BUILDING FUND: Our thanks for the donations to our Parish Building Fund in memory of Ann Beshada’s sister Elizabeth Ruddy – from Dorothy Manley, Bernice Burke and Charles & Catherine Halloway – friends of Ann. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

DIVINE LITURGY: Saturday Divine Liturgies are available for your requests. Your intention for a loved one living or deceased, a friend and birthday or any request you would like to have remembered. Envelopes are available in the vestibule for your convenience.

LUC MEETING: The League of Ukrainian Catholics will meet this Sunday, July 19th at St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Edwardsville, PA. Moleben in the church at 3:00 PM and business and social to follow. New members are always welcome.

Saturday, July 11
4:00 PM ✞Helen Lee – Sandy Epak

Sunday, July12 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Saturday, July 18
4:00 PM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Sunday, July19 SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE
8:30 AM SIX ECUMENICAL COUNCILS

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week July 11 – 18 by Albert Piston in memory of Dan Piston.

Many dates are available for the Sanctuary Lights. If you are interested in a week please enter your intention on the chart in the vestibule.
Flowers are also available for your intentions.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Birthday wishes are extended to Ayla Schappert who is celebrating her 3rd Birthday on this Saturday, July 11th requested by her Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, Grandpa and Great Grandmother Helen Sirak and all parishioners. May God Bless Ayla today and always through her growing years. Mnohya Lita!

UKRAINIAN SEMINARY DAY: This year the 81st Annual Ukrainian Seminary Day will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at St. Nicholas Picnic Grove, Route 901, Primrose, PA. The festival will begin at 11:00 AM with Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. 11:30 – 1:30 WPPA Live Polka Broadcast. 1:00 – 3:00 PM – Kaska Ukrainian Folk Ensemble. 4:00 – 8:00 PM – John Stevens Doubleshot Polka Band. The outside Festival begins at 12:00 noon – Food, Arts & Crafts, Cold refreshing drinks, and other activities are available.

LUC Meeting: North Anthracite Council – League of Ukrainian Catholics will meet on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at St, Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 70 Zerby Avenue, Edwardsville, PA.  Moleben prayer service is scheduled for 3:00pm., business session at 3:30pm followed by reception and fellowship.

Saturday, July 4
4:00 PM ✞All Deceased members of the Popyk Family

Sunday, July 5 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Saturday, July 11
4:00 PM ✞Helen Lee – Sandy Epak

Sunday, July 12 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!
On July 4th, 1776
This great nation, the United States of America,
In a struggle for what was right and free,
Was proudly born…
May we celebrate that precious freedom
For which our forbears fought so bravely…
The freedom that is inherent
In the Stars and Stripes, our revered flag…
Celebrate Freedom
This Fourth of July! correctly folding the American flag 13 times? 
I’ve known how the 21 gun salute was determined (adding the individual digits of 1776), but only recently learned why the flag was folded 13 times when it is lowered or when it is folded and handed to the widow at the burial of a veteran. 
HERE IT IS: The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life. 
The second fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life. 
The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world. 
The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance. 
The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, “Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.” 
The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. 
The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic. 
The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on Mother’s Day. 
The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded. 
The tenth fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born. 
The eleventh fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 
The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit.
When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us of our nation’s motto, “In God We Trust”. After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the sailors and marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges, and freedoms we enjoy today. There are some traditions and ways of doing things which have deep meaning. You will see many flags folded in the coming weeks, and now you will know why.

Statue of Liberty
In New York Harbor stands a lady On lonely Golgotha stood a cross,
With a torch raised to the sky; With my Lord raised to the sky;
And all who see her know she stands for And all who kneel there live forever,
Liberty for you and I. As all the saved can testify
I’m so proud to be an American, I’m so glad to be called a Christian,
To be named with the brave and the free. To be named with the ransomed
I will honor the flag and our trust in God, And whole.
And the Statue of. Liberty As the Statue liberates the citizen,
So the Cross liberates the soul.

Oh, the Cross is my Statue of Liberty,
It was there that my soul was set free.
Unashamed I’ll proclaim that a rugged cross
Is my Statue of Liberty.
The secret to peace with God is to discover, accept, and appreciate God’s perfect timing.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week July 4-11 by Albert Ferkel in memory of Parents.
Many weeks are available on the new card for your requests for Sanctuary Lights.
ALTAR CANDLES: The month of July is requested to burn for the month of July by an anonymous parishioner in memory of the Slabinski & Stadulis Families.

LUC Meeting: North Anthracite Council – League of Ukrainian Catholics will meet on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at St, Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 70 Zerby Avenue, Edwardsville, PA.  Moleben prayer service is scheduled for 3:00pm., business session at 3:30pm followed by reception and fellowship.
Main agenda items include the heritage outing to the August 23rd Tryzub Festival in Horsham PA; the annual August Council picnic; the October LUC Convention in Lansdale PA; and, the suggested pre-Christmas trip to Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA. Former members and new members are warmly invited to become involved in the LUC as active participants in the Vibrant Parish movement throughout our worldwide Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church as envisioned by Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk.For additional information contact Dorothy Jamula, President  at 570 822-5354  or any LUC member of the parish.
UKRAINIAN SEMINARY DAY: Every year, for the past 81 years on the last Sunday of July, members of the Ukrainian Catholic churches in the South Anthracite Deanery, host an annual social to raise funds for the support of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary in Washington, DC and to highlight Ukrainian spiritual and ethnic heritage. This year the 81st Annual Ukrainian Seminary Day will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at St. Nicholas Picnic Grove, Route 901, Primrose, PA. The festival will begin at 11:00 AM with Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. 11:30 – 1:30 WPPA Live Polka Broadcast. 1:00 – 3:00 PM – Kaska Ukrainian Folk Ensemble. 4:00 – 8:00 PM – John Stevens Doubleshot Polka Band. The outside Festival begins at 12:00 noon – Food, Arts & Crafts, Cold refreshing drinks, and other activities are available.

Saturday, June 27
4:00 PM Theodosia Rembish – Crame Family
Petitions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sunday, June 28 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Feast of SS Peter & Paul
Petitions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Thursday, July 2
9:00 AM ✞David Trimmell – Wife Irene Quirion

Saturday, July 4
4:00 PM ✞All Deceased members of the Popyk Family

Sunday, July 5 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners.

Thank you Father Wasyl for the services in our parish. May your stay in America be happy and a safe trip when you return to your home land.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested for this week
June 27 – July 4 by Anna Magill in memory of Donald Magill.

FLOWERS: Our thanks for the Bouquet of flowers this week in honor of Joseph and Martha Dempsey 50th Wedding Anniversary requested by the Dempsey Family.

CEMETERY DONATION: Our thanks to Anna Bosack for her donation of $100 to be used for the Cemetery repair work done recently. God bless you Anna.

CONGRATULATION: We sincerely extend our Congratulations and Best Wishes to Joseph & Martha Dempsey who will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 3rd. MNOHYA LITA!

SICK LIST: Please remember in your prayers all the sick of the parish.

Saturday, June 20 God’s Blessing on
4:00 PM All Living and Deceased Fathers
Petitions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sunday, June 21 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
FATHER’S DAY
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Wednesday, June 24 BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
4:00 PM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania

Saturday, June 27
4:00 PM Theodosia Rembish – Crame Family
Petitions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sunday, June 28 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners Petitions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

SS PETER AND PAUL FEAST DAY: Due to lack of interest in our parish the SS Peter & Paul Feast Day affair is cancelled. No one signed the list in the vestibule to go ahead with the plans. This was a nice get together for our parishioners to be together to celebrated the Patron Saints of our church. Let us try to bring our Parish Family together in the future.

Nativity of John the Baptist: This coming Wednesday, June 24th is the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist. Divine Liturgy is 4:00 PM. All are welcome for the services.

World Meeting of Families –Philadelphia 2015 – Registration Open Mark your family calendar for the 8th World Meeting of Families. Philadelphia is proud to welcome families from around the world to this event on September 22-27, 2015. Registration is now open. Families can look forward to speakers, celebrations, activities for kids, and prayer, all of which will bring renewal and transformation for you, your loved ones, and the world. Visit the official World Meeting of Families website at WorldMeeting2015.org to learn more. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
A FATHER’S ROLE

The essence of the father’s role
Is to mirror God’s own heart
And to value instruction in God’s ways
With the grace that God imparts

Every father needs God’s wisdom
To carry out his role
As the tower of strength and support,
For each fragile heart he holds
And there’s no greater reward in life
For a father to take his place
And uphold the values of the Lord
With integrity and grace.

MY FATHER’S DAY PRAYER
May God’s blessings be on you
In everything you do
In your going out and coming in,
May His presence be with you
For you have shown me the way
And taught me by God’s wisdom,
So Dad, today, I will return
The love you’ve freely given.
For our dearly departed Fathers
Lord, Grant them peace!
✞
Requested by Anna Bosack
Semko Bosack

Requested by Ann Beshada
John A. Conniff
Andrew Beshada, Sr.

Requested by Carol M. Churcher
Wesley Castner

Requested by Mary Shircavage Chittenden
John Sircavage

Requested by Charles Drazba & Fam.
Charles Drazba, Sr.
Metro Carpa

Requested by Dorothy Dubick
Nicholas Dubick

Requested by Albert Ferkel
Albert M. Ferkel

Requested by Halloway Family
Charles Halloway, Sr.

Requested by Paul & Dolores Hoover
Wasil Soppeck

Requested by Anna Horensky
Nicholas Maceiko

Requested by Louise & Tom Hubiack
Thomas Hubiack
Michael Pliska

Requested by Vera Hubick
Peter Hubick
Peter Kosar

Requested by Mary Ann Kachinko
Bernard Kachinko
Michael Kachinko
John Blazosek

Requested by Carol, Donna, Bernie, Jr. & Robbie
Bernard Kachinko

Requested by Rosemary Kasenchak
John Kasenchak
Peter Krystopa

Requested by Mary Beth Kasenchak
Peter Kasenchak

Requested by Florence Kloap & Family
Leon Sobolewski
William Kloap
Peter Kloap
Phillip Kloap

Requested by Geri Kolotelo
Louis Kolotelo

Requested by Carol Kosek
Michael Bosack

Requested by Anna Magill
Joseph Dempsey
Donald Magill

Requested by Gabriel Metric
Gabriel Mittrick

Requested by Al Michalak, Jr.
Al Michalak, Sr.

Requested by Rebecca Molecavage
Dimitri Bencho

Requested by Rose Mytych
George Partington

Requested by Mary Nakonezny
Joseph Kanora
Dimitri Michael Kanora

Requested by Daughter Ann Marie Onderko
John Rudeski

Requested by Mary Oshirak
John Klem
Theodore Oshirak

Requested by Michaelene Ostrum
Michael Sirak
Fred Uhas
Mark Skopek
John Ostrum, Sr.

Requested by Peter & Vivian Phillips
Peter Phillips, Sr.

Requested by John C. Rayeski
John Rayeski

Requested by Paul & Marion Rose
John Rose
Michael Fromel

Requested by John, Annetta & Jaclyn Rudeski
Stephen Kosch
Andrew Rudeski
John Rudeski
Clifton Hughes, Sr.
George Kosch

Requested by Thomas Sawka
Adam Sawka
John Sawka,
Thomas Dolan, Sr.

Requested by Veronica Simonowicz
Michael Joseph Herman
Michael Herman, Jr.
Anthony P. & Paul Simonowicz

Requested by Michael & Dolores Sinko
Michael Sinko, Sr.
John Kurkoski

Requested by Helene Sirak
Michael Sirak, Sr.
Michael Sirak, Jr.
Mark Skopek

Requested by Stephen Spock
John Spock

O Lord, give eternal rest in a blessed repose to the souls of Your departed servants, Whom we commemorate, and make their memory to be eternal.

Requested by an
Anonymous Veteran Father

Father’s Day Honors to all
Fathers of Unknown Airmen, Coasties, Marines, Sailors,
and Soldiers interned on Land or in the Seas throughout this world!
Dear Father Up in Heaven
Watch over our soldiers who fight
For they are fighting for you Father
For the difference in wrong and right

Protect them dear Father
And mend their scars and hearts
For they are far from home dear Father
And their families are torn in parts

Watch over their families, dear Father
Keep those children from all harm
For it’s the children who suffer, Father
When they fall under satins evil charm

We’ll try and watch for satin dear Father
So our hearts won’t let him in
And try our best, dear Father
To shun away from his sins

I pray for the women, dear Father
Raising their kids all alone
never knowing, dear Father
If their husbands will make it home
This prayer I pray to you, dear Father
It’s this prayer I shall pray again
Until the wars are all over
And there is love among all men
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL OUR FATHERS

Rev. Volodymyr Popyk

Requested by Charles Drazba & Family
Charles, Jr.
Charles 3rd
Michael Paul Drazba

Requested by Michaelene Ostrum
John Ostrum
Jude Schappert

Requested by Bernard Rayeski
John C. Rayeski

Requested by Marion Rose
Paul Rose

Requested by John, Annetta & Jaclyn Rudeski
John Rudeski
Joseph Onderko, Sr.
Joseph Onderko, Jr.
Michael Onderko

Requested by Thomas Sawka, Jr. & Michael Sawka
Thomas Sawka, Sr.

Requested by Veronica Simonowicz
Anthony M. Simonowicz

Requested by Helelne Sirak
Michael Brian Sirak
John Ostrum
JudeSchappert
Michael Krygier

Saturday, June 20
4:00 PM All Living and Deceased Fathers
Petitions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sunday, June 21 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
FATHER’S DAY
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Wednesday, June 24 BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
4:00 PM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania

PARISHIONERS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
Metropolitan Stefan has decided to convey the “Summary” and “Report” of the 2014 Sobor onto the deanery level by means of a series of meetings in each of the six deaneries of the Archeparchy.  Our Deanery has chosen Thursday, June 18th, for the meeting and thanks to the gracious cooperation of Fr. Paul it will be held at St. Vladimir Parish Hall in Edwardsville from 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Light refreshments will be served. The meeting will be conducted by Chancery staff with the possible attendance of the Metropolitan. The deanery Fathers, pastoral and finance council members, Sobor delegates and any and all interested parishioners are asked and encouraged to attend.  The deanery encourages these individuals to attend so that we will have a good representation at the meeting.  There should be no observers from outside our parishes.  
The purpose is to facilitate the implementation of the conclusions of the Sobor in each deanery and to mitigate the often heard criticism that nothing is done after the Sobor.  It is important for all participants to be familiar with the “Summary” and ” Report” and conclusions of the Sobor which were distributed to all of us at the recent clergy conference.

THE FEAST OF THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS
The feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was adopted by the Syrian, Maronite, Chaldean, Armenian, Melchite, and Italo-Greek Catholics of the Eastern Church. The revision of our liturgical books conducted by the Holy See in the 1940’s retained the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in our breviary under the name “The Feast of the Most Sweet Lord and God our Savior Jesus Christ, Lover of Mankind.”
In his promises given to St. Margaret Alacoque, Jesus Christ promised the veneration of his Sacred Heart the necessary graces for their state of life; peace in their families; consolation in their pains and trials; assured refuge in life, and especially the grace of a happy death. Millions of souls throughout the world have found peace and happiness, growth in love, and the practice of Christian virtues in the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
A characteristic mark of love is to sacrifice oneself for the beloved and strive to repay love for love. Such was the love of our Savior: “We love God, for he has first loved us,” says St. John in his first letter.
In the encyclical of June 28, 1889 – where he encourages all to embrace the cult of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pope Leo Xlll writes: “The most fervent desire of our Savior is to see the fire of love with which his heart burns being born and growing in the souls of the faithful. Therefore, let us go to him for he asks of us nothing more than that we repay him love for love.”

Saying the Jesus Prayer
The classical form of the Jesus Prayer is,
“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner

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

CEMETERY: The road ways cracks in the asphalt in the cemetery have been cleaned out sealed with the black top. The Job was conducted by Ziscoat in the amount of $3,875. The other cleanup of the side road also amounted to $340. And the Tree removal amounted to $800. This was a large expense for the cemetery and any donations would be appreciated.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The last meeting for the Women’s Society until September 8, 2015 was held at Costello’s Restaurant in Edwardsville, PA with a group of 10 participating. The dinner was enjoyed by all. Happy Summer.

LOTTERY WINNERS: LOTTERY: Winners for the last of the May lottery :
Date Winner Number Seller
5-28 Frank Sikeel 266 Mike Sinko
5-29 Tony Kralife 077 Mike Sinko
5-30 Jaclyn Rudeski 294 J. Rudeski
5-31 Tim Everett 410 Ann Beshada

Thanks to Dolores and Mike Sinko for their services in conducting this Fund Raiser.
Mike reported a profit of $3,186. Thanks to those who participated in the sales and the purchasing of the tickets.