SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Saturday, May 24
4:00 PM Bernard Kachinko – Wife Mary Ann Kachinko & Family
Petitions to the Mother of God

Sunday, May 25 SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Mother of God

Saturday, May 31 ASCENSION OF OUR LORD
4:00 PM Eleanor Kulick – Michael Kane
Petitions to the Mother of God
Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil

Sunday, June 1 ASCENSION OF OUR LORD
Petitions to the Sacred Heart of Our Lord
Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

PRAYERS: Please remember in your prayers Rev. Ruslan Romanyuk, Pastor of Transfiguration of Our Lord UCC in Shamokin, PA. He is battling with cancer and your prayers are needed for his recovery.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week May 24 – 31 by Al Ferkel in memory of Parents Albert & Catherine Ferkel.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Mary Ann Kachinko & Family for her donation of one Bouquet of flowers this week in memory of Bernie Kachinko, Sr.
One bouquet Requested by the Parish Family for all living and deceased Veterans.

THANKS: We extend our thanks to all who made our Sviachene Dinner a huge success.
To all the men and women who prepared the food and set up the hall, preparing the food and contributing their time. To those who donated gifts, food, monetary, and desserts, it is greatly appreciated. A beautiful homemade Paska bread and bread for the tables were made and donated by Mary Oshirak & Charles Drazba. Each table one person won a Paska.

Saturday, May 17
4:00 PM Mary Ann Sawka – Thomas Sawka
Petitions to the Mother of God

Sunday, May 18 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners 2:00 PM THE PARISH SVIACHENE DINNER
Petitions to the Mother of God

Thursday, May 22
9:00 AM Eleanor Kulick – Daughter Sandi Matthews & Family

Saturday, May 24
4:00 PM Bernard Kachinko – Wife Mary Ann Kachinko & Family
Petitions to the Mother of God

Sunday, May 25 SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND
8:30 AM Petitions to the Mother of God
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
1:00 PM Baptism – Wesley Zachary

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week May 17- 24 by Michaelene Ostrum in memory of Michael Sirak.

LUC MEETING: North Anthracite Council – League of Ukrainian Catholics will hold a general meeting on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Transfiguration OF Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 240 Center Street, Hanover Section of Nanticoke. Moleben prayer service at 2:00 PM, business session at 2:30 PM followed by reception and fellowship. Agenda will include discussion of proposed 2014 activities including the October National Convention in Johnstown PA.
For additional information contact: Dorothy Jamula, President; your pastor; or any LUC member of the parish.

CONGRATULATIONS: We extend our Congratulations to John Ostrum who has been promoted to Assistant Fire Chief at the Wilkes-Barre Fire Company. Best wishes on this endeavor John.

OUR AFTER EASTER DINNER: We appreciate all the parishioners and non-parishioners who purchased tickets for our Dinner to be held this Sunday. To all the women who helped put this affair together may God bless you with good health. We are looking forward to a nice Dinner, Chinese Auction, door prizes and good fellowship. See you there…

CEMETERY DONATIONS: Our thanks to those who supported the cemetery this past week with their donations. It is very helpful as the price of care has been raised. The cost per month is from $475 to $525. Your help in maintaining the care for the cemetery is greatly appreciated.

WELCOME: We wish to welcome Neil Olechna to our Parish Family. Neil has joined us as a new member. May God bless you and hope you will be happy in our family.

Saturday, May 10 Special Intention of all
4:00 PM Deceased and Living Mothers of Our Parish
Petitions to the Mother of God

Sunday, May 11
8:30 AM SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC MAN
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners Petitions to the Mother of God

Saturday, May 17
4:00 PM Mary Ann Sawka – Thomas Sawka
Petitions to the Mother of God

Sunday, May 18 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMEN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Mother of God

MONTH OF MAY: During the month of May, Father Popyk will have the petitions to the Mother of God after the Divine Liturgy. Also the rosary will be recited before the Divine Liturgy. Please join in on all the responses to both the petitions and the rosary. We all need prayers.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of
May 10 – 17 by Charles Drazba in memory of Ann Drazba and Marie Drazba.

SVIACHENE: Our Sviachene (Easter Dinner) will be held next week, Sunday, May 18, 2014 – 2:00 PM in our Church Hall. Tickets are available. The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children 8 to 12. Children 8 and under are free. A Chinese Auction will be presented for your chance to win nice gifts. Come join your fellow members of our parish for a nice dinner and fellowship.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: Our parish Women’s Society will meet Tuesday, May 13th in the Church Hall at 6:30 PM. All members are asked to be present. Help is needed in preparation of the dinner on Friday, May 16th at 10:00 AM and to help with the serving the day of the dinner. If anyone would be interested in helping with the dinner please feel free to come forward. We need your help. President Anna Magill will preside at the meeting.

SYMPATHY: Our sincere sympathy to the family of Eleanor Kulick who was called to her eternal rest. Funeral will be Monday 11:00 AM at our church. May her memory be eternal. Vichnya Pamyat!

Saturday, May 3
4:00 PM Anna Dempsey – Jewel Johnstone
Petitions to the Mother of God

Sunday, May 4 SUNDAY OF THE MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Mother of God

Thursday, May 8
9:00 AM David Trimmell – Wife Irene Quirion

Saturday, May 10
4:00 PM Deceased and Living Mother’s of Our Parish
Petitions to the Mother of God

Sunday, May 11 MOTHER’S DAY
SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC MAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Mother of God

SICK OF THE PARISH: Please remember to pray for the sick of the parish, in hospitals, those in nursing homes and at home.

Signing with the cross
Lord Jesus,
I sign my heart with the sign of the cross,
reminding myself of your love for each person.
I ask that I may grow in faithfulness as your friend.
I sign my lips with the sign of the cross,
that I may speak as you would speak.
I sign my hands with the sign of the cross
asking that you enable me to do your work,
and be your hands in our world which you love so much
I sign my eyes with the sign of your cross that I may really see, Lord,
and be aware of all that is around me.
I sign my ears with the sign of your cross that I may listen and really hear
the communication that comes to me in different ways- from you
and from the people you place into my life.
I sign my shoulders, Lord, with your cross, knowing that you call me
to carry my own cross each day and support others in the burdens and
difficulties that they have.
All that I do today I set out to do in the name of the
Father (+) and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of
May 3 – 10 by Mike & Dolores Sinko in memory of parents Mike & Mary Sinko.

SVIACHENE: Our Sviachene (Easter Dinner) will be held in two weeks on Sunday, May 18, 2014 – 2:00 PM in our Church Hall. Tickets are available. The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children 8 to 12. Children 8 and under are free. A Chinese Auction will be presented for your chance to win nice gifts. Save the date and please try to support your Parish Family function – bring your family and friends. Please obtain your tickets this week or next. This dinner is for the benefit of our Parish family and friends. If the attendance is not great we will have to cancel and this will lead to no more affairs to have the parish get together; Once it is lost it is difficult to return, so try and do your part by attending. Thank you….

MONTH OF MAY: During the month of May, Father Popyk will have the petitions to the Mother of God after the Divine Liturgy. Also the rosary will be recited before the Divine Liturgy. Please join in on all the responses to both the petitions and the rosary. We all need prayers.

PRIEST CONFERENCE: Father Popyk will be attending the Spring Priest Conference May 12 to 15th. There will be no service at church or funerals until he returns on the15th.

Saturday, April 26 Distribution of Artos – Anointing of Holy Oil
4:00 PM John & Anna Rudeski – Jack, Annetta & Jaclyn Rudeski

Sunday, April 27 ST. THOMAS SUNDAY
8:30 AM Distribution of Artos – Anointing of Holy Oil
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Thursday, May 1
9:00 AM Daniel Bilak – Betty & Garry Reese & Family

Saturday, May 3
4:00 PM Anna Dempsey – Jewel Johnstone
Petitions to the Mother of God

Sunday, May 4 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
8:30 AM THE MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week April 26 – May 3 by Jack, Annetta & Jaclyn Rudeski in memory of John & Anna Rudeski.

SVIACHENE: Our Sviachene (Easter Dinner) will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2014 – 2:00 PM in our Church Hall. Tickets are available. The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children 8 to 12. Children 8 and under is free. Dinner includes a family style dinner of Piggies, Ham, Kilbosi and all the trimmings, dessert & beverage. A Chinese Auction will be presented for your chance to win nice gifts. Save the date and please try to support your Parish Family function – bring your family and friends. If you are planning to attend please obtain your tickets early. This is your parish and once a year you should try to make an effort to be with fellow parishioners and their family and friends. Try to come and enjoy a day of food and fun.

BUILDING/IMPROVEMENT FUND: Our thanks for the donations received for our Building/Improvement Fund: $100 from Audree & Michael Dubinsky \ $50 from Maureen & Paul Haydt in memory of Mary & Joseph Smigielski and Helen & Anthony Carlo. We sincerely appreciate your donations.
Lent, but also throughout our whole life. This Sunday tells us that wherever we find the Cross, there will we find strength, victory, salvation and the pledge of resurrection to eternal life of bliss.

RELIGIOUS CLASSES: On Friday, May 2, 2014, Adult faithful Religious class will be held at Transfiguration Church, Nanticoke, PA at 5:30 PM. All are welcome. Father Popyk will conduct the class.

Saturday, April 19 Resurrection Matins / Procession / Easter Divine Liturgy
7:00 PM Blessing of Artos – Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil

Monday, April 21 BRIGHT MONDAY – Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil
4:30 PM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Tuesday, April 22 BRIGHT TUESDAY
9:00 AM Andrew Patrylak – Wife Clara Patrylak

Saturday, April 26 SUNDAY OF ST. THOMAS
Distribution of Artos and Anointing of Holy Oil
4:00 PM John & Anna Rudeski – Jack, Annetta & Jaclyn Rudeski

Sunday, April 27 SUNDAY OF ST. THOMAS
Distribution of Artos and Anointing of Holy Oil
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The week of April 19 – 26 is requested by Geri Kolotelo in memory of her mother Anna Kolotelo.

SVIACHENE: Our Sviachene (Easter Dinner) will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2014 – 2:00 PM in our Church Hall. Tickets are available. The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children 8 to 12. Children 8 and under is free. Chinese Auction will be available for your chance to win great prizes. Save the date and please try to support your Parish Family function – bring your family and friends. If you are planning to attend please obtain your tickets early. This is your parish and once a year you should try to make an effort to be with fellow parishioners and their family and friends. Try to come and enjoy a day of food and fun.

Why do we stand, and not kneel, from Easter to Pentecost?
In the tradition of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, it is wrong to kneel at anytime from Easter to Pentecost. Despite the fact that other churches do it or “visitors…are surprised” does not change the fact that kneeling is not proper during this time. In the Ukrainian Catholic Tradition, the action of kneeling and prostrating is a penitential posture. It is the position of a sinner seeking forgiveness. It is NOT a position of adoration (as it is in the West). This is why it is practiced so often in the Lenten season.
Standing (the proper position of adoration in the East) on the other hand, in the Ukrainian Catholic Tradition, is the position of giving praise and thanks to God in the spirit of joy and happiness. During the Paschal Season (Easter to Pentecost), the time for repentance, and fasting, is over. It is the time of our salvation for “Christ is Risen!” We express our joy, thanksgiving and adoration for this fact and the fact that we who have “…been baptized into Christ and put on Christ” have also risen with Him.

Saturday, April 12 Blessing of Palms & Willow Branches
Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil
4:00 PM Anna Dempsey – Pauline Parada & Joseph Husty

Sunday, April 13 PALM SUNDAY – Blessing of Palms & Willow Branches Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, April 16 HOLY WEDNESDAY
9:30 AM Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. Confessions.

Thursday, April 17 HOLY THURSDAY
4:00 PM Matins of the Passion of Our Lord
Reading of the 12 Passion Gospels

Friday, April18 GOOD FRIDAY
3:00 PM Vespers – Procession – Entombment of Jesus Christ

Saturday, April 19 HOLY SATURDAY
1:00 PM Blessing of Easter Food Baskets
7:00 PM Resurrection Matins / Procession /
Easter Divine Liturgy Blessing of Artos
Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil

Transfiguration of Our Lord, Nanticoke, PA
Holy Thursday – 6:00 PM – Good Friday – 5:30PM
Saturday Blessing of Food 3:00 PM
Easter Sunday – 7:30 AM – Resurrection Matins, Procession Divine Liturgy

Palm Sunday – the popular name of one of the major festivals of Christians –Entry into Jerusalem.
This celebration falls on the last Sunday of Lent.
The holiday is dedicated to the day when Jesus rode into Jerusalem. People happily greeted Jesus with songs and flowers, as well as the stele under his feet, his clothes and palm branches – the plants, symbolizing purity and infallibility. Catholics called this holiday – Palm Sunday. But a palm tree in our latitudes is not growing, so in our Ukrainian tradition, it was replaced by willow branches, which blooms after the first onset of winter and symbolizes the beginning of a new life. A festival called Palm Sunday.
Willow twigs prepare better for the holiday in advance. It happens that the early Easter, and spring – cold, and then the willow does not have time to blossom before the holiday. In this case, for 4-5 days cut the branches and put them in water in the room. If the weather is favorable and bloom buds, twigs cut the day before.
Religious people on Palm Sunday go to the church services. After the service blessing and sanctifying of Palm branches are observed.
Sanctified branches are taken home. The first thing to slap the beam of children and other household members, saying, “Verba-whipping, beat to tears. I did not beat, willow beats! Be healthy, like water, strong as willow, as rich as the earth!” Why is the willow as a symbol of strength and health? Because it is one of the most tenacious plants. Observed that accepted and grow even those of its branches, which are stuck into the ground upside down.
A few sprigs of willow can be put into the water, and when they take root, planted near the house, but on another day. If twigs take root, a plant grown will protect family home from adversity.
The rest of the beam should be kept for the images. Buds and twigs of willow svyachenoy people attributed magical and medicinal properties. Willow twigs thrown into the water for bathing small or ill children. Twigs also were applied to the sore spots. During a disaster, willow twig thrown into the street to misery spared the home side. But there is a warning –you do not need to bother wasting willow, use of these tools can be used only when necessary.
Remaining from last year’s holiday twigs should be burned or thrown into the current (not standing!) Water.
It is believed that indoor plants, planted on Palm Sunday, grow well and bring to the house wealth.
Palm Sunday falls on Lent, so tumultuous festivities suit is not necessary, but that day, a harbinger of Easter should be bright and cheery.
Finally, my brothers, your thoughts should be wholly directed to all that is true, all that deserves respect, all that is honest, pure, admirable, decent, virtuous, or worthy of praise. Live according to what you have learned and accepted what you have heard me say and seen me do. Then will the God of peace be with you.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week April 12 – 19 in memory of William Kloap by his wife Florence Kloap & Family.

HOLY WEEK – Please remember that help is needed to participate in the Holy Week services. Holy Thursday, 4:00 PM, Good Friday, 3:00 PM and Resurrection Services Holy Saturday, 7:00 PM. Help will be needed to set up the grave after the Holy Thursday evening services. Try to lend a helping hand. Sign up sheet is in the vestibule for Adoration. Time to spend with God. Give an hour of your time for HIM.

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

SVIACHENE: Our Parish Sviachene (Easter Dinner) is
planned for Sunday, May 18, 2014 in our Church Hall at
2:00 PM. Tickets are available.
Get your tickets early so plans can be made for the affair.
The tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children under 12.
This is a very nice affair to have our Parish get together.
Plan on attending and bring your friends and family.

Saturday, April 5
4:00 PM Pauline Slota – Shirley Kosar

Sunday, April 6 FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Friday, April 11
6:30 PM Stations of the Cross – Sorokousty Service

Saturday, April 12 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
Blessing of Willow branches and Palm
Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil
4:00 PM Anna Dempsey – Pauline Parada & Joseph Husty

Sunday, April 13 PALM SUNDAY- Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SVIACHENE: Our Sviachene (Easter Dinner) is being
planned for Sunday, May 18, 2014 in our Church Hall at
2:00 PM. Tickets will be available next week.
Get your tickets early so plans can be made for the affair.
The tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children under 12.
This is a very nice affair to have our Parish get together.
Plan on attending and bring your friends and family.

This schedule is for Holy Week – times for all services are tentative and may change in next weeks bulletin if there is a change.

Holy Wednesday – April 16 – 9:30 AM Presanctified Divine Liturgy. Confessions

Holy Thursday – April 17 – 4:00 PM Matins of the Passion of Our Lord. Confessions

Good Friday – April 18 – 3:00 PM – Vespers – Procession – Entombment of The
Holy Shroud. Confessions

HOLY SATURDAY – APRIL 19 – 1:00 PM BLESSING OF EASTER FOOD BASKETS
7:00 PM – RESURRECTION MATINS / PROCESSION EASTER DIVINE LITURGY BLESSING OF ARTOS – MYROVANIA – ANOINTING OF HOLY OIL

Bright Monday – April 21 – 4:30 PM – Divine Liturgy – Myrovania
Bright Tuesday – April 22 – 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy – Myrovania

THE LEGEND OF THE EASTER EGG

One day a poor peddler went to the marketplace to sell a basket of eggs. He came upon a crown mocking a man who staggered with a heavy cross on which he was about to be crucified. The peddler ran to his aid, leaving the basket by the roadside. When he returned, he found the eggs transformed into exquisite design of bright colors.
The man was Christ; the peddler, Simon. And the eggs were to become the symbol of rebirth for all mankind.
Ukrainian Folk Tale….
May All of the Wonder and Beauty of the Holy Season
Be Yours
PALM SUNDAY: Palm Sunday is next week and we are in need of Pussy Willows. We are asking for help to tie the branches and palm for distribution. Please, if you can lend a hand, this will be after the Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 11th. . If you bring any branches at this time, please put them at the Hall entrance. Thank you.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week, April 5 – 12 in honor of Jaclyn Rudeski 25th Birthday that she will celebrate on April 8th requested by her parents Jack & Annetta Rudeski. Mnohya Lita! Jaclyn.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar Candles are requested to burn during all scheduled services in the month of April by Becky Molecavage in memory of her mother Frances Bencho.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The Women’s Society will meet Tuesday, April 8th in the Church Hall at 6:30 PM. Please try to attend. President Anna Magill will preside.

LOTTERY TICKETS: The month of May Lottery tickets are available Please try to do your part by purchasing a few tickets and if possible take some to sell to your friends & family.

POLKA MASS: A Polka Mass & Dance with Polka Country Musicians, will be held at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 94 Walnut Road, Hamburg, PA, on Sunday, May 4, 2014.12:30 PM Polka Mass, 1:30 PM Hall doors and kitchen opens, 2:30 – 6:30 PM Music & Dancing. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, includes hot buffet. Tickets available through the Parish Office, call 610-562-7657.

HOLY WEEK: Please remember Holy Week is 2 weeks away. A need for the men of the Parish to sign up for the Candles held for the reading of the Gospels, the procession on Good Friday and before Resurrection Services.
Everyone available sign in for the Adoration at the grave. The schedule is in the vestibule. Spend some time with the Lord for all He has done for us.

Saturday, Mar. 29
4:00 PM David Trimmell.- Irene Quirion

Sunday, March 30 FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
8:30 AM JOHN CLIMACUS VENERABLE
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Friday, April 4
6:30 PM Stations of the Cross – Sorokousty

Saturday, April 5
4:00 PM Pauline Slota – Shirley Kosar

Sunday, April 6 FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
MARY OF EGYPT VENERABLE
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

DEANERY STATION SCHEDULE:
March 30 – Transfiguration of Our Lord, Nanticoke
April 6 – St. Vladimir’s Edwardsville

PRAYERS: Please remember in your prayers Rev. Ruslan Romanyuk, Pastor of Transfiguration of Our Lord UCC in Shamokin, PA. He is very sick and your prayers are needed for his recovery.
Great Fast
After Christianity came to Ukraine, the coming of spring took on new meaning, as it also signaled the approach of Easter. The forty days preceding Easter are known as the “Great Fast” (or Lenten Period) and are spent by the faithful readying themselves spiritually for the great day when Christ’s Resurrection will be celebrated.
Prayer and penitence are a part of the “Great Fast”. The faithful often deny themselves certain types of food and recreation in order to express remorse for their sins. “Stations of the Cross” are usually held on Wednesdays or Fridays during Lent. The “Stations” represent the fourteen instances of pain and suffering that Jesus endured in his final day on earth over two thousand years ago.
During the “Great Fast”, there are also special services held for the deceased members of each parish. These requiem services, know as “Sorokousty”, usually involve the reciting of the names of individual family members from the parish who have died. The word “Sorokousty” literally means “forty monks”, and refers back to a time when requiem services were held in monasteries by forty monks who would pray in unison for the souls of the deceased. It was also tradition in Ukraine that, during the period of the “Great Fast”, parishioners make it a “duty” to make a good confession of their sins. This would be done so that their souls may be prepared for the reception of the Body of Christ on Easter morning. Another custom closely following the idea of the “Easter Duty” was that of reconciliation of relatives and neighbors when there had been problems or difficulties in the family or neighborhood.
In Ukraine, Lent was also a time when great attention was paid preparing the home and family clothing for the arrival of Easter: Much fixing up and whitewashing was done to the home and articles of clothing were repaired and cleaned. In recognition of the new life of Christ‘s raising from the dead, each family member was also provided with some new article of clothing.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of
March 29 – April 5 by Paul & Marion Rose for a Special Intention.

THE SHROUD OF TURIN: Our thanks to Paul & Dolores Hoover for their donation of $100 toward the Shroud expenses. The Donations of Parishioners and visitors amounted to $2985. This will help defray the expenses for all the necessary preparations, etc. for honoring the Shroud in our Church. Thanks again to all who helped with the visitations, prayers and organization to make this event so beautiful. The visitation during this time was 730 visitors and about 375 in attendance at the Friday evening presentation.

LOTTERY TICKETS: The Lottery tickets are available for the month of May. Please try to do your part by purchasing at least 5 tickets and if you are able to sell some take a few to sell. Your help is very important for this project.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The Women’s Society will meet for their regular monthly meeting after a long cold winter, on Tuesday, April 8, in the church hall at 6:30 PM. Please try to attend. President Anna Magill will preside.

COUNCIL MEETING: The Parish Council will meet on Tuesday, April 1, in the church hall at 6:30 PM. All members please try to be present for this meeting.

WILLOWS BRANCHES: If you have any pussy willows to donate for Palm Sunday, please bring them to the church at your convenience. It is two week until Palm Sunday.

OUR FELLOWSHIP: Our thanks to all those who were so kind to supply our desserts and monetary gifts for the fellowship after the deanery Stations of the Cross last Sunday. We had a nice turn out and thanks to all the men and women who help with the preparations and servings.

ADORATION AT THE GRAVE: A chart is available for you to sign in for the Adoration of the Grave. This is an early request hoping all the hours will be filled. Spend some time with Our Lord during this time of prayer.

Saturday, March 22 VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
4:00 PM Theodore Soppeck – Paul & Dolores Hoover

Sunday, March 23 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT –
8:30 AM VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
4:00 PM Deanery Stations of the Cross
Tuesday, March 25 ANNUNCIATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD
4:00 PM Frank Kobela – Mike Kane
Holy Day of Obligation – Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovonia
Petitions to the Mother of God
Friday, March 28
6:30 PM Stations of the Cross = Sorokusty Service
Saturday, 29
4:00 PM David Trimmeole – Irene Quirion

Sunday, March 30 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
JOHN CLIMACUS VENERABLE
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

ANNUNCIATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
March 25th
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

This feast was established to commemorate the election of the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the Mother of God’s only begotten Son, the second Person of the Blessed Trinity. Mary consented freely to the proposal of the Angel who brought her the happy news in the name of the Blessed Trinity.
The Christians should rejoice at the Incarnation of the Divine Word and the elevation of Mary to divine Motherhood, which raises her above the highest rank of the Angels.
The Feast of the Annunciation was introduced in the early times of Christianity.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week, March 22 – 29 by Mary Ann & David Youells in memory of mother Julia Yanoka

BUS TRIP: The bus trip to St. George Ukrainian Street Festival in New York May 17, 2014, sponsored by St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has been filled, but if you are interested you may contact Paul Ewasko to have your name on the list for a cancellation.
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HAM BINGO: ST. NICHOLAS BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 140 Church St., Old Forge, Pa. is sponsoring their ANNUAL HAM BINGO at the Church Hall on April 6, 2014. Cost of Admission is $3.00. Doors will open at 11:00 am and the game starts at 1:00 pm. We will also have food, refreshments and a Bake Sale. Come out and join the fun!

THANKS: We sincerely express our gratitude for the donations received for our parish funds from Mary Lou Pinaha $340, Walter Pinaha $330 and Veronica Pinaha Szewczuk $330. God’s blessing for good health to you always.

COUNCIL MEETING: The Parish Council will meet on Tuesday, April 1, 6:30 PM. All members please try to attend.