SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Saturday, Dec. 27 ST. STEPHEN, PROTOMARTYR
4:00 PM Good Health for Helen Youells – Dempsey Family

Sunday, Dec. 28 SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

THURSDAY, JAN. 1 THE CIRCUMCISION OF OUR LORD
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
4:00 PM Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Anointing of Holy Oil and Myrovania

Saturday, Jan. 3 BLESSING OF HOLY WATER – Myrovania
4:00 PM Andrew Beshada – Wife Ann Beshada

Sunday, Jan. 4 SUNDAY BEFORE THE THEOPHANY OF OUR LORD
8:30 AM Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
2:00 PM Ukrainian Holy Supper at Church Hall

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week Dec.27 –Jan. 3 by Ann Beshada in memory of husband Andrew Beshada.

CHRISTMAS EVE: We would like to thank Ala Schappert for presenting the Baby Jesus to the Manger. May God’s blessings be upon her always.

THE NATIVITY: Many thanks to all the men and women who so diligently came to put the Beautiful Nativity together. It is a shame that the attendance on Christmas Eve was so sparse. We have such a beautiful Nativity, tree and Divine Liturgy and empty pews. WHY??? If there are any suggestions as to what changes can be made to accommodate your schedule please acknowledge them to Father Popyk.

CEMETERY: Work is being accomplished at our parish cemetery. The outer road on the left side going down – the trees are down and the debris is being removed. In the future the middle road will be sealed and repaired. This project is a little expensive and any donations would be appreciated if you have relatives and family buried in our cemetery. The tree job cost $800 and the debris removal is $85 and hour. The sealing of the road will be approximately $4000.

THANKS: Through the year, many of the parishioners have volunteered for various projects. The services that you so willingly provide is greatly appreciated – whether it be the cleaning of the Church, snow removal on the sidewalks, being there for funerals to open and arrange the necessary bells etc., working at our fund-raising projects, choir singing and any other service that is connected to the Church duties. Your volunteer hours keep us in good running – Keep up the good work with God’s Blessings. We cannot forget to also thank the few non-parishioners who come in to help with our Pyrohy Projects. Thanks to all for all you do. May God grant you a wonderful year 2015.

HOLY SUPPER: Next Sunday is the Ukrainian Holy Supper at the church Hall at 2:00 PM. Come and join in with your Parish Family for a delightful afternoon.

THANKS: Father Popyk and his family wish to thank all who presented them with Christmas gifts. God Bless you!

Saturday, Dec. 20
4:00 PM Peter Phillips, Sr. – Son Peter & Vivian Phillips

Sunday, Dec. 21 SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS – HOLY FATHERS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, December 24 ~ CHRISTMAS EVE – VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS – 5:00 PM
Great Compline Litia Service – Z Namy Boh – Divine Liturgy –
Anointing of Holy Oil and Myrovania
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Thursday, December 25 ~ Christmas Day – NATIVITY OF OUR LORD – 8:30 AM
Divine Liturgy – Anointing of Holy Oil and Myrovania
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Friday, Dec. 26 SYNOXIS OF THE MOTHER OF GOD
4:00 PM Leonard Wujcik and Son Larry – Dorothy Wujcik

Saturday, Dec. 27 ST. STEPHEN, PROTOMARTYR
4:00 PM Good Health for Helen Youells – Dempsey Family

Sunday, Dec. 28 SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Transfiguration of Our Lord Schedule
Saturday Liturgy is 6:00 PM ~ Sunday Liturgy is 10:30 AM
Wednesday, Dec. 24 ~ Christmas Eve ~ 8:00 PM
Thursday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day ~ 10:30 AM

THE LEDGEND OF THE HOLLY
The news of Christ’s birth soon spread throughout the land. King Herod had heard of the glorious event and, feeling threatened by this new King of Kings, had sent his soldiers in pursuit of Him. Joseph gathered together his little family and fled from Bethlehem.
As they were traveling down an old dirt road, Mary heard the sound of the soldiers behind them. Knowing that they would be searching for a man and woman with a baby, she decided to hide her child until the soldiers had passed.
Looking quickly around, Mary felt her heart sink within her. There was nothing nearby but a bare little holly bush. Every second, the hooves of the soldier’s horses thundered nearer and nearer. In desperation, she placed her precious child beneath the bush and prayed.
But then, a wondrous thing happened. The scraggly little plant burst forth with a crown of glistening, thorny leaves. The spiky leaved bush formed a roof over the baby, hiding him completely. When the soldiers rode by, they saw only the couple who appeared to be childless and continued on their way, leaving the Christ Child in safety and peace.
It was then that the Babe blessed the holly so that it would always remain green … a symbol of hope and immortality to all. And the berries the holly bore would always be blood red. For of all the plants that grow, the holly alone, for one brief moment, had held the Christ Child in its heart.

THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD AN UNFATHOMABLE MYSTERY
The greatest and most profound mystery of the Christian faith is the mystery of the Incarnation of the Son of God. The eternal God becomes a little infant and does not cease to be God. “And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us” – says St. John the Evangelist. Christ’s nativity is the cradle of our faith. Only faith is able to accept this unfathomable mystery, understand it and adore it.
In the first centuries, the holy Fathers of the Eastern Church accepted the mystery of the Incarnation of the Word of God with profound faith and great piety. Enraptured by this mystery, they have nothing but words of wonder for the most wonderful love of God, the sacrifice, humility, and poverty of the newly born Messiah and Savior. Like the holy Fathers, in her Christmas celebrations our Church also joyfully praises and glorifies the mystery of the birth of the divine Infant. Today, he who is invisible by nature became visible in the flesh for man’s sake; hence, glorifying him, we cry: “Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth to men of good will…”

Picture yourself perched excitedly at the top of the stairs on Christmas morning, like a little child who is waiting to come down and look at his presents. When the moment finally arrives, you rush down the stairs to find a whole stack of gifts with your name on them. Some are in a neat little pile, while others are hidden, waiting for you to find them.
Even though all the gifts are beautifully wrapped, the contents of each package are clearly labeled on the front: Patience. Wisdom. Fortitude. Humility. Peace. And then there is the biggest box of all: JOY. You immediately understand where these gifts came from—your heavenly Father. He knows just what you need and has given it all to you.
Which gift will you open first? Why not start with the biggest gift? So you go to the package that has “JOY” written on the side and open it excitedly.
Immediately you are filled with a beautiful warmth, a heartfelt, sincere delight that emanates from the center of your soul. This is more than just happiness, for that is a more fleeting and superficial feeling. This joy is deep-rooted, life affirming, and wholesome. It’s like having an eternal flame of contentment inside that can’t be extinguished. What a marvelous gift!
Joy is the perfect gift to open first. From the Annunciation to Mary to the birth of Jesus, we have heard the angels reminding us of the joy that God wants us to have. “Joy to the World!” is not just a popular Christmas carol but God’s promise to us. He is offering us the joy that comes because Jesus has not only entered the world; He has entered our hearts! In a sense, joy is also the basis for all the other gifts. With joy come peace, patience, courage, and so much more.
This Christmas, rejoice in God’s goodness. Then take that gift of joy with you as you enter the New Year so that you can share it with all the people God puts in your path.
‘LORD, THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFT OF JOY! HELP ME CARRY THIS GIFT WITH ME AND PASS IT ON TO ALL MY FRIENDS—EVEN MY EMEMIES.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week Dec. 20-27 by Ann Beshada in memory of parents John & Mary Conniff.

CHURCH HELP: This Sunday the Nativity will be set up for our parish. Please, if you can possibly help in this project, come and share in the beauty of Christmas. The time will be about 1:00 PM and if we get the help it will not take very long.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES: Please try to attend your church for the Christmas services. Christmas Eve is 5:00 PM and Christmas Day 8:30 AM.
It makes it so much more spiritual with a full church for the services.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Our sincere Birthday Greetings are extended to Julia Wido who will celebrate her 90th Birthday on December 21st. May God grant her many more happy, healthy years. Mnohya Lita!

ST. MARY’S BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CENTER International Dinner Club, 320 Mifflin Ave. Scranton, Pa. will be featuring the PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH Cuisine on January 8, 2015. Seating will be 5:30 and 6:30pm. The menu will start with a Potato and Leek Soup and Roasted Red Beet Salad with goat cheese and champagne vinaigrette. The entrée will be Pork Snitzel served over warm apple & cabbage slaw with spatzle. The dessert will be an Apple Dumpling served warm with a salted caramel sauce. Coffee, tea, water and soda are included. Cash bar is available. The drink special is Pennsylvania Dutch Egg Nog (Alcoholic). Reservations can be made before January 5, 2015 and the price is only $20.00 per person.

JANUARY HOLY SUPPER: Our Ukrainian Holy supper will be held on Sunday, Jan. 4th in the Church Hall. If you signed in to attend please enter your cover dish you wish to contribute. The Fish and Pyrohys will be provided. The dish is to be meatless and whatever you desire to bring.

Saturday, Dec.13
4:00 PM Anna Phillips – Son Peter & Vivian Phillips

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

Thursday, Dec. 18
9:00 AM John Zelinski – Stan, Elaine & Stanley Klecha

Saturday, Dec. 13
4:00 PM Peter Phillips, Sr. – Son Peter & Vivian Phillips

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

Schedule for Christmas
Wednesday, December 24 ~ Christmas Eve – 5:00 PM
Compline Litia Service – Divine Liturgy – Anointing of Holy Oil and Myravania
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Thursday, December 25 ~ Christmas Day – 8:30 AM
Divine Liturgy – Anointing of Holy Oil and Myravania

Friday, December 26 – the Synoxis of the Blessed Mother – 8:30 AM
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week Dec. 13– 20 by Steven Udiski in memory of Rev. Al Burak.

NATIVITY SET UP: The Nativity for our parish will be set up on Sunday, December 21st at approximately at 1:00 PM. Help is needed, especially a few men. If enough come to help it will not take many hours. The set up will be in simple taste so please try to pitch in for our beautiful Nativity.

PYROHY PROJECT: Our thanks again for all the help that came to help make this project a success. Sincere thanks to the few non-parishioners who came to help. The sale amounted to about 410 sold plus a few donations leaving a profit of approximately $2513 with a few bills to be paid. A few dozen of pyrohy’s are still available if you would like to purchase any.

YOU ARE INVITED to join Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Parish for their 21st Annual Christmas Carol Sing Along in the church on North River Street in Wilkes-Barre, PA on this Sunday, December 14th, 2014 starting at 2 p.m. Join in the singing of some very sacred, joyful and inspiring Christmas Carols. Afterwards, please join us in the lower church hall for a Christmas fellowship social. Please being a friend or family member, and share the joy of Christmas with them, as we all prepare to welcome the Newborn Son of God into our hearts and homes.

LOTTERY OF NOVEMBER: The report for the sale of the November Lottery is given by Mike Sinko. The total profit with a few donations amounted to $3071. We wish to thank Mike and Dolores for a job well done for the Church Activity Fund.

JANUARY HOLY SUPPER: Plans are in the making for holding the Ukrainian Holy Supper on Sunday, January 4th at 2:00 PM. A sign up sheet is in the vestibule for all parishioners and their families. If you will be attending please sign in. This will relate to weather the supper will be held if enough are interested. Thank you for your cooperation.

Saturday, Dec.6 Nicholas of Myra Archbishop
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
4:00 PM Theodore Soppeck – Paul & Dolores Hoover
Sunday, Dec. 7 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Nicholas of Myra Archbishop
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Tuesday, Dec. 9 CONCEPTION OF ST. ANNE
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
4:00 PM Helen Sawka (40th Day) Linda Pick & Family
Thursday, Dec. 11
9;00 AM John Phillips – Brother Peter Phillips
Saturday, Dec. 13
4:00 PM Anna Phillips – Peter & Vivian Phillips
Sunday, Dec. 14 SUNDAY OF THE FOREFATHERS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

CHUCH ENVELOPES: PLEASE DO NOT USE your 2014 Church Envelopes until the first of the year, so that you can be credited for that year. The Envelopes are very expensive to print and the use of the contents of envelopes is your duty as a parishioner. We all know the cost of utilities and the Church is a very expensive house of worship to heat, air, electric, water etc. Only a few of the parishioners are using the extra envelopes, so if at all possible use all your envelopes to support your Church.
Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra in Asia Minor, is one of the most popular Saints, especially among Eastern Christians. He won great esteem through his numerous works of mercy during his life and through great zeal in defending the divinity of Christ against the heretic Arius of the Council of Nicaea in 325. He is regarded as the Patron Saint of children. He was popularized in America by the Dutch puritans who disguised the “popish” Saint as a Nordic magician, called “Santa Claus.”
In 1087 Italian merchants brought St. Nicholas’ body to Bari in Italy from Asia. A perfumed oil is still flowing out of his holy relics.
Our prince Vsevolod Yaroslavych introduced his feast into Ukraine under Pope Urban II (1088-99). Saint Nicholas is very popular among our people, both Catholic and Orthodox.

PRAYER TO ST. NICHOLAS OF MYRA
O Saint Nicholas, bountiful Father and special Patron of our Byzantine Catholic Church, You are a shepherd and teacher to all who invoke your protection, and who, by devout prayer, call upon you for aid. Hasten and save the flock of Christ from ravenous wolves; and by your holy prayers protect all Christians and save them from worldly disturbances, earthquakes, attacks from abroad, from internal strife, from famine, flood, fire, sword, and sudden death. As you had mercy on those three men in prison and saved them from the king’s wrath, now also have mercy on me who by word, deed, and thought have sunk into the darkness of sin, Save me from the just anger of God, and from eternal punishment. Through your intercession and aid as well as through his own mercy and grace, may Christ our God allow me to lead a tranquil and sinless life, and save me from standing at “his left,” but deem me worthy to stand at “his right” with all the Saints. Amen.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week Dec. 6 – 13 by Albert Ferkel in memory of Parents Albert Ferkel.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The Women’s Society will celebrate their annul Christmas Party this Sunday in the Church Hall at 1:00 PA. It was announced that the time was 1:30 but has been changed so please remember it is 1:00 PM.

PYROHY’S: We are very happy to report that the people that came to help with the Pyrohy Project was very appreciative. The amount of 435 dozen was prepared. We have a few dozen frozen pyrohy’s if you would like to purchase some at $7 a dozen.

Saturday, Nov. 29
4:00 PM Andrew Beshada – Wife Ann Beshada

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

Thursday, Dec.4
9:00 AM John Zelinski – Nicholas Klesha

Saturday, Dec. 6 FEAST OF ST. NICHOLAS
ANOINTING OF HOLY OIL – MYROVANIA
4:00 PM Theodore Soppeck – Paul & Dolores Hoover

Sunday, Dec. 7 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
FEAST OF ST. NICHOLAS
ANOINTING OF HOLY OIL – MYROVANIA
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

The Feast Day of St. Andrew
November 30
Andrew, like his brother Simon Peter, was a fisherman. He became a disciple of the great St. John the Baptist, but when John pointed to Jesus and said, “Behold the Lamb of God!” Andrew understood that Jesus was greater. At once he left John to follow the Divine Master. Jesus knew that Andrew was walking behind him, and turning back, he asked, “What do you seek?” When Andrew answered that he would like to know where Jesus lived, Our Lord replied, “Come and see.” Andrew had been only a little time with Jesus when he realized that this was truly the Messiah.
From then on, he chose to follow Jesus. Andrew was thus the first disciple of Christ. Next, Andrew brought his brother Simon (St. Peter) to Jesus and Jesus received him, too, as His disciple. At first the two brothers continued to carry on their fishing trade and family affairs, but later, the Lord called them to stay with Him all the time. He promised to make them fishers of men, and this time, they left their nets for good. It is believed that after Our Lord ascended into Heaven, St. Andrew went to Greece to preach the gospel. It is said he was put to death on a cross, to which he was tied, not nailed. He lived two days in that state of suffering, still preaching to the people who gathered around their beloved Apostle. Two countries have chosen St. Andrew as their patron – Russia and Scotland.

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! To hear my prayer and grant my desires, through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
(It is piously believed that whoever recites the above prayer fifteen times a day from the feast of St. Andrew (30th November) until Christmas will obtain the favor that is asked.)

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of Nov. 29-Dec. 6 by A Veteran in honor of all Hospitalized Veterans in The Wilkes-Barre VA hospital.
Last week – Nov. 22 – 29 the Sanctuary Light was requested by Tom Sawka in memory of the Sawka Family.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The new chart for the Dec. 2014 and the year 2015 is available for your requests. Many weeks are open.

ALTAR CANDLES: The month of December for the Altar Candles that will burn for all services for that month is requested by Albert Piston in memory of his parents Michael & Jennie Piston.

MONTHLY CANDLES: The 2015 chart for the monthly candles that burns at the Altar during all the services in that month is available for your requests. The donation is $40.

FLOWERS: We appreciate the donations of flowers for this week by Anna Magill in memory of Donald Magill.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: Our Women’s Society will celebrate their annual Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 7th in the Church Hall. Dinner will be served at 1:30 PM, games will be played and Santa will pay a visit – That is if all are good. Mary Ann Kachinko and Rosemarie Kachinko are chairing the affair.

PYROHY PROJECT: The schedule for the Pyrohy project is this coming Monday 10:00 AM to prepare and Tuesday 8:00 AM for orders. You can pick up your orders after 11:00 AM on Tuesday. If at all possible come and help with this project.

Saturday, Nov. 15
4:00 PM Bernard Kachinko – Wife Mary Ann & Family

Sunday, Nov. 16 TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Thursday, Nov. 20
5::00 PM Helen Sawka – Michael & Dolores Sinko

Friday, Nov. 21 ENTRANCE OF THE THEOTOKOS
9:00 AM Gloria Suscavage – Paul & Nicholas Suscavage
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
Saturday, Nov. 22
4:00 PM Walter Hosjack – John & Janet Partington

Sunday, Nov. 23 TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

DIVINE LITURGY REQUESTS: If you have a request for a Divine Liturgy, you will please call Father Popyk at the rectory in Nanticoke. The number is – 570-735-2262 or his cell phone 609-372-7161. Father has his book for the listings and the Divine Liturgy can be entered as you call. Thank you.

“I Believe in One God”
200 These are the words with which the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed begins. The confession of God’s oneness, which has its roots in the divine revelation of the Old Covenant, is inseparable from the profession of God’s existence and is equally fundamental. God is unique; there is only one God: “The Christian faith confesses that God is one in nature, substance, and essence.”3 (2085)
201 To Israel, his chosen, God revealed himself as the only One: “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD; and you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”4 Through the prophets, God calls Israel and all nations to turn to him, the one and only God: “Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other…. To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. ‘Only in the LORD, it shall be said of me, are righteousness and strength.’”5 (2083)
202 Jesus himself affirms that God is “the one Lord” whom you must love “with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.”6 At the same time Jesus gives us to understand that he himself is “the Lord.”7 To confess that Jesus is Lord is distinctive of Christian faith. This is not contrary to belief in the One God. Nor does believing in the Holy Spirit as “Lord and giver of life” introduce any division into the One God: (446, 152, 42)
We firmly believe and confess without reservation that there is only one true God, eternal, infinite (immensus) and unchangeable, incomprehensible, almighty, and ineffable, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit; three persons indeed, but one essence, substance or nature entirely simple.8

(This information is from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.)

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week Nov. 15 – 22 by Vera Hubick in memory of her husband Peter Hubick.

BUILDING FUND: We wish to thank to Michael & Helen Kowalick for their donation to the Church Building/Improvement Fund in memory of Priscilla & Steve Kowalick, and Paul & Marion Rose for their donation of to the Building/Improvement Fund. Also the Mary Oshirak and Charles Drazba for their donation in memory of Helen Sawka.

PYROHY PROJECT: A Pyrohy Project will be held on December 1st & 2nd. The order sheet is in the vestibule or you may call Ann 829-4202 or Ron 779-4407 to place your order. Please order as soon as possible as the cut off date will be November 23rd. The Pyrohys are $7 a dozen. Help is definitely needed so please if you can help with this project for your church come and lend a hand. There is a job for everyone.

UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS EVE: Plans are in the making for our Parish annual Ukrainian Christmas Eve supper. Christmas Eve falls on Tuesday, January 6th, Plans are to hold the supper on Sunday, January 4th at 2:00 PM during the day light hours so that all could attend. Save the date and it will be a cover meatless dish as years before. Fish will be provided.

CHICKEN DINNER: Saint Vladimir’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 70 Zerby Ave., Edwardsville, Pa., will sponsor a TAKE-OUT CHICKEN DINNER on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Pickup from 3 pm. – 7 p.m., at the hall entrance in the rear of the church building. Menu includes: Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Hot Vegetable, Dinner Roll & Butter, and Dessert. One price only: $9 per dinner. Take-out or Eat-in. Advance orders only: call ANNE. No tickets sold at the door. Last day to pre-order is Sunday, November 16. Proceeds help Saint Vladimir’s Church meet its mortgage payments. Your support will be greatly appreciated!

COUNCIL MEETING: The parish council will meet on Thursday, November 20 in the Church Hall at 6:30 PM. All members please try to be present.

RELIGIOUS CLASSES: Every first and third Sundays of the month, religious classes for all parishioners and anyone interested are welcome to attend the classes at Transfiguration of Our Lord at 12:00 noon

Saturday, Nov. 8 ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ALL THE ANGELS
4:00 PM Priscilla Kowalick – Michael & Helen Kowalick

Sunday, Nov. 9 TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
Thursday, Nov. 13
9:00 AM Josephine Petro – Sister Julia Wido

Saturday, Nov. 15
4:00 PM Bernard Kachinko – Wife Mary Ann & Family

Sunday, Nov. 16 TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

DIVINE LITURGY REQUESTS: If you have a request for a Divine Liturgy, please call Father Popyk at the rectory in Nanticoke. The number is – 570-735-2262 or his cell phone 609-372-7161. Father has his book for the listings and the Divine Liturgy can be entered as you call. Thank you.

QUESTIONS: If you would like to ask a question regarding your parish or what any of the parts of the church or Liturgy means, please write your question on a piece of paper and place in the collection basket. You do not need to put your name or any other information on it only the questions you would like to have the meaning of. It is your chance to put any input you may have to clearly understand any parts of the church or Liturgy you are concerned with. Please cooperate with this so if at all possible changes can be made to your ideas and answers to your questions.
The concern of all parishes is the decline in attendance. If you have a friend, family or anyone you know who has drifted away from the church try to discuss with them the return to their religious life.
Answers to your desired questions will be, if at all possible, listed in the bulletin with the question you requested. Thank you for your cooperation in this project.
A COUNT IS BEING TAKEN IN THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER FOR THE ATTENDANCE AT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY DIVINE LITURGIES TO BE SENT TO THE CHANCERY. ATTENDANCE ON SAT., NOV. 1ST WAS 34 & SUN. NOV. 2ND WAS 14.

FALL DANCE: Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish, 240 Center Street, Nanticoke, PA will be holding a Fall Dance in the Church Hall next Saturday, November 15th from 5 to 9 p.m. Live music will be provided by Joe Stanky and the Cadets. Tickets are $10.00 per person and will be sold at the door. First drink will be included with your ticket. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase.
BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2014 A Christmas Season bus trip to New York City is set for Sunday, December 7th to include lunch in the Ukrainian Village, visiting the Ukrainian Museum’s annual Christmas Bazaar, admiring the spectacular Christmas decorations and shopping in midtown Manhattan or for a day on your own. Donation is $38.00 per person with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Children’s’ Religious Education program of St. Vladimir parish. For details and reservations contact Paul Ewasko at 570 563-2275.

RELIGIOUS CLASSES: Every first and third Sundays of the month, religious classes for all parishioners and anyone interested are welcome to attend the classes at Transfiguration of Our Lord at 12:00 noon

PHILlIPS FAST: The Feast of philLips fast will begin on friday, Nov. 14th. this is the time to prepare ourselves before christmas and to make youR confession for the christmas SEASON.
Why Do We Keep Phillip’s Fast?
Unlike the Great Fast before the Feast of the Resurrection (Pascha), the Phillipian fast is seldom known or practiced in the Byzantine Church. Often it is confused with the Roman Catholic practice of Advent.
Since the Nativity / Theophany events hold less importance than Pascha – the Feast of Feasts – (the Resurrection), a detailed structure never evolved for the Phillipian Fast. Yet the Phillipian Fast is an ancient practice in preparation for the Incarnation and Theophany of the Lord Jesus Christ. This 40 day fast is important and should be preserved and practiced. The Phillipian Fast can help us to better understand and appreciate all of God’s saving plan.
Without the structure and public events to guide us, the practice of the Phillipian Fast has gradually fallen off. Theologically, the birth and the public ministry of Christ are inextricable linked. The Phillipian Fast was created to prepare us to receive Christ into the world and begin His public ministry. They are two sides of a single coin. The Phillipian fast prepares us to receive the public ministry of Christ announced at Theophany.
On arriving at Bethlehem and the Nativity on December 25th, we begin to prepare for the Theophany. We do not stop at the Nativity. In our joy at God’s arrival, we press forward and see the Theophany. With Theophany we experience the beginning of Christ’s revelation to us of the mysteries of God. Most important of all, this event points out the Mystery of the Trinity, a mystery long hinted in the Old Testament

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week Nov. 8 – 15 by in memory of Sandra Elko requested by her parents Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko

NEW SANCTUARY CARD: The new Sanctuary Card for your requests is available in the vestibule. If you would like to have a certain date this is the time to do so as the card fills up and your date will be taken. The donation for the weekly burning is now $10 – due to a raise in the cost of the candles we must raise the weekly donation to $15 starting NEXT YEAR.

PYROHY PROJECT: A Pyrohy Project will be held on December 1 & 2nd. An order sheet is in the vestibule or you may call Ann or Ron to place your order. Please order as soon as possible as the cut off date will be November 23rd. The Pyrohys are $7 a dozen. Help is definitely needed so please if you can help with this project for your church come and lend a hand. There is a job for everyone.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY MEETING: The regular monthly Women’s Society meeting will be held Tuesday, November 11th at 6:30 PM in the Church Hall. All members please try to be present.

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

COUNCIL MEETING: The Parish Council meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20th in the church hall at 6:30 PM. All members please try to be present.

Saturday, Oct. 28
4:00 PM Theodosia Rembish – Margaret Krill

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

Thursday, Nov. 6
9:00 AM Sandy Elko – Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko

Saturday, Nov. 8 ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ALL THE ANGELS
4:00 PM Priscilla Kowalick – Michael & Helen Kowalick
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania

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

HOW CAN WE BECOME A VIBRANT PARISH

The Sobor in Philadelphia was held at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral last Saturday.
The purpose of this Sobor was to bring together all of the parishes with the discussion of How to be a more Vibrant Parish.
If you would like to ask a question regarding your parish or what any of the parts of the church or Liturgy means, please write your question on a piece of paper and place in the collection basket. You do not need to put your name or any other information on it only the questions you would like to have the meaning of. It is your chance to put any input you may have to clearly understand any parts of the church or Liturgy you are concerned with. Please cooperate with this so if at all possible changes can be made to your ideas and answers to your questions.
The concern of all parishes is the decline in attendance. If you have a friend, family or anyone you know who has drifted away from the church try to discuss with them the return to their religious life.
Answers to your desired questions will be, if at all possible, listed in the bulletin with the question you requested. Thank you for your cooperation in this project.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week Nov. 1 – 8 by Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko in memory of their daughter Sandra Elko.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar candles are requested to burn at all services during the month of November by Rebecca Molecavage in memory of her father Dimitri Bencho

FALL DANCE: Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish, 240 Center Street, Nanticoke, PA will be holding a Fall Dance in the Church Hall on Saturday, November 15th from 5 to 9 p.m. Live music will be provided by Joe Stanky and the Cadets. Tickets are $10.00 per person and will be sold at the door. First drink will be included with your ticket. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase.

HARVEST DINNER: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church will sponsor a
Harvest Dinner on Sunday, November 16, 2014 – 12:30 PM at St. Vladimir Parish Center 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton PA. The dinner will consist of Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, hot vegetables, dinner rolls, dessert, coffee, tea and beverages. Adults $13.00; Students 6 to 12 years $8.00; no charge for children age 5 and under. Advance reservations close Sunday, November 9 – no tickets sold at the door. Take-outs available – must pick up promptly between 11:30am and 12:00 noon. For reservations contact Kathleen Izak at 570 346-2414. Divine Liturgy: Saturdays 4:00 PM Sundays 10:30 AM.

BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2014 A Christmas Season bus trip to New York City is set for Sunday, December 7th to include lunch in the Ukrainian Village, visiting the Ukrainian Museum’s annual Christmas Bazaar, admiring the spectacular Christmas decorations and shopping in midtown Manhattan or for a day on your own. Donation is $38.00 per person with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Children’s’ Religious Education program of St. Vladimir parish. For details and reservations contact Paul Ewasko

Saturday, October 25
4:00 PM NO DIVINE LITURGY

Sunday, October 26 TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health on all Parishioners.
Thursday, October 30
9:00 AM For Good Health of William Kottage– Florence Kloap &
Family

Saturday, November 1
4:00 PM Theodosia Rembish – Margaret Krill

Sunday, November 2
8:30AM TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessings and Good Health on all parishioners.

Time to turn the clock back to Standard time 2:00 AM
Sunday, November 2nd.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week, October 25 –
November 1 by Anna Bosack in memory of all Deceased members of the Bosack Family.

RUMMAGE SALE: The second sale for the Women’s Society will be held on Friday, October 31st from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday, November 1st 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Lots of good items are still available with new one added. Come and browse, you may find something you can use.

FALL DANCE: Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish, 240 Center Street, Nanticoke, PA will be holding a Fall Dance in the Church Hall on Saturday, November 15th from 5 to 9 p.m.. Live music will be provided by Joe Stanky and the Cadets. Tickets are $10.00 per person and will be sold at the door. First drink will be included with your ticket. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase.

HARVEST DINNER: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church will sponsor a
Harvest Dinner on Sunday, November 16, 2014 – 12:30 PM at St. Vladimir Parish Center 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton PA. The dinner will consist of Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, hot vegetables, dinner rolls, dessert, coffee, tea and beverages. Adults $13.00; Students 6 to 12 years $8.00; no charge for children age 5 and under. Advance reservations close Sunday, November 9 – no tickets sold at the door. Take-outs available – must pick up promptly between 11:30am and 12:00 noon. For reservations contact Kathleen Izak. Divine Liturgy: Saturdays 4:00 PM Sundays 10:30 AM.

BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2014 A Christmas Season bus trip to New York City is set for Sunday, December 7th to include lunch in the Ukrainian Village, visiting the Ukrainian Museum’s annual Christmas Bazaar, admiring the spectacular Christmas decorations and shopping in midtown Manhattan or for a day on your own. Donation is $38.00 per person with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Children’s’ Religious Education program of St. Vladimir parish. For details and reservations contact Paul Ewasko

NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
OCTOBER 19, 2014
Saturday, Oct. 18
4:00 PM Anna Dempsey – Dempsey Children

Sunday, Oct. 19 NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Thursday, Oct. 23
9:00 AM Julia Yuhas – Paul & Betty Suscavage

Saturday, Oct. 25 NO DIVINE LITURGY – FATHER AND TRUSTEES WILL BE ATTENDING THE SOBOR IN THE CATHEDRAL IN PHILADELPIA. SUNDAY WILL BE AS SCHEDULED.

Sunday, Oct. 26 TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week October 18 – 25 by Arlene Jones in memory of her parents Anna & Thomas Jones.

FLOWERS: Our thanks for the flowers offered this week: One bouquet donated by the Dempsey children in memory of their mother Anna Dempsey
One bouquet donated by Bruce Fromel in memory of his mother Julia Fromel.

SECOND RUMMAGE SALE: The Women’s Society will hold the second Rummage Sale on Friday, October 31st – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday, November 1st – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This is a continuation of the last Sale due to the fact that so many items are still available. The Women’s Society is proud to announce that the last sale brought in over $3,000. If you did not get to shop before now is the chance to come and look around, you may find something you are looking for.

BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2014 A Christmas Season bus trip to New York City is set for Sunday, December 7th to include lunch in the Ukrainian Village, visiting the Ukrainian Museum’s annual Christmas Bazaar, admiring the spectacular Christmas decorations and shopping in midtown Manhattan or for a day on your own. Donation is $38.00 per person with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Children’s’ Religious Education program of St. Vladimir parish. For details and reservations contact Paul Ewasko.

FALL DANCE: Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish, 240 Center St., Nanticoke, PA will be holding a Fall Dance in the church hall on Saturday, November 15th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Live music will be provided by Joe Stanky and the Cadets. Tickets are $10 per person and will be sold at the door. First drink will be included with your ticket. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase.