SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Saturday, June 15 God’s Blessings & Good Health for all Living Fathers 4:00 PM and Eternal Rest to all Deceased Fathers of our Parish
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

Sunday, June 16 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessings & Good Health for all Living Fathers and
8:30 AM and Eternal Rest to all Deceased Fathers of our Parish Petitions to the Sacred Heart
Wednesday, June 19
6:00 PM Joseph Kosar – Donald Cooper & Family
7:00 PM Council Meeting at the Church Hall

Saturday, June 22 Nativity of John the Baptist
Petitions to the Sacred Heart – Myrovonia – Anointing of Holy Oil
4:00 PM Frank Dempsey – Jim Mahon & Lillian Michak

Sunday, June 23 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Nativity of John the Baptist
Petitions to the Sacred Heart – Myrovonia – Anointing of Holy Oil
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

FLOWERS: A flower chart is available for your requests of Bouquets on special dates to either honor a special occasion or in memory of a loved one. The Bouquets are your chose of $25, $30, $35, etc. Just fill in the dates you wish to have the Bouquets place by the Altar.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: A meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 7:00 PM in the Church Hall. All members of the council are urged to attend. This meeting is opened to any interested parishioners. You are welcome to attend. Please be present.

SS PETER & PAUL FEAST DAY: The Feast of SS Peter & Paul is celebrated on Saturday, June 29, 2013. The regular Saturday Divine Liturgy will be at 6:00 PM on this day and a fellowship for all parishioners will follow. Please note this date and there will not be any Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 30.

BUS TRIP: North Anthracite Council of the League of Ukrainian Catholics is sponsoring a bus trip to the 22nd Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival at the Ukrainian American Sport Center – “Tryzub” – in Horsham, PA on Sunday, August 25, 2013.
The event which begins at 12 noon and ends at 8:00pm will highlight a stage concert of colorful Ukrainian folk dancers as well as musicians from Ukraine and the United States. Ukrainian ethnic foods, standard picnic fare, baked goods, cool refreshments, Ukrainian arts /crafts bazaar and children’s fun area will be available.
The 55 passenger AJ Limo Coach bus will pick up in Berwick at 9:00am, Edwardsville at 9:45am and Scranton at 10:15am. Cost is $35.00 per person which includes admission ticket to the Festival. Full advance nonrefundable payment reserves a seat. For reservations contact Janina Everett in Berwick ; Andrew Jamula in the Wilkes-Barre area ; Paul Ewasko in the Scranton area

Saturday, June 8
4:00 PM Mary Sawka – sister Julia & Bob Williams
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

Sunday, June 9 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

Thursday, June 13
8:30 AM William Kottage – Florence Kloap & Family

Saturday, June 15
4:00 PM God’s Blessings on all Living & Deceased Fathers
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

Sunday, June 16 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
FATHER’S DAY
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week June 8 – 15 by Paul & Marion Rose for a Special Intention.

WOMESN’S SOCIETY: The last meeting until September for the Women’s Society will be held Tuesday, June 11th. We will meet in the Church parking lot at 5:00 PM and proceed to Keeley’s Restaurant in Kingston. All who will be attending please be at the parking lot.

CLEAN CHURCH: We wish to thank the ladies and one gentleman who cleaned the church this week. Your help is greatly appreciated and needed. God bless all of our volunteers in this parish.

PRAYERS: A request was presented to have prayers for one of our Parishioners, Barbara Cembrock who has been in intensive care. Please remember her in your prayers and all those in need of healing.

COUNCIL MEETING: The Council meeting has been changed from June 20th to Wednesday, June 19th at 7:00 PM. All members please be in attendance.

SS PETER & PAUL FEAST DAY: Please Remember:The Feast of SS Peter & Paul is celebrated on Saturday, June 29, 2013. The regular Saturday Divine Liturgy will be at 6:00 PM on this day and a fellowship for all parishioners will follow. Please note this date and there will not be any Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 30.

THANKS: A thank you letter was sent to thank you for the support in the Carnation Drive from the Pennsylvanians For Human Life, Wyoming Valley Chapter. The amount collected in our parish was $55.

Saturday, June 1
4:00 PM Simon, Catherine, John, Ted & Mary – Williams Family
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

Sunday, June 2 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

Thursday, June 6
9:00 AM Rosco Rishcoff – Catherine Poinlek

Saturday, June 8
4:00 PM Mary Sawka – sister Julia & Bob Williams
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

Sunday, June 9 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week, June 1 – 8 by Becky Molecavage in memory of her mother Frances Bencho.
ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar candles are requested to burn for the month of June by Arlene Jones in memory of her parents Thomas & Anna Jones.

WOMESN’S SOCIETY: The last meeting until September for the Women’s Society will be held Tuesday, June 11th. We will meet in the Church parking lot at 5:00 PM and proceed to Keeley’s Restaurant in Kingston. All who will be attending please be at the parking lot.

LEAGUE OF UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC MEETING: North Anthracite Council League of Ukrainian Catholics will meet this Sunday, June 2nd at SS Peter & Paul, UCC in Plymouth, PA. Moleban will be celebrated at 2:30 PM. The meeting will be held and fellowship after the meeting. New members are always welcome to join and anyone who would like to come to a meeting is welcome.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: A meeting will be held on Thursday, June 20, 7:00 PM in the Church Hall. All members of the council are urged to attend. This meeting is opened to any interested parishioners. You are welcome to attend. Please be present.

SS PETER & PAUL FEAST DAY: The Feast of SS Peter & Paul is celebrated on Saturday, June 29, 2013. The regular Saturday Divine Liturgy will be at 6:00 PM on this day and a fellowship for all parishioners will follow. Please note this date and there will not be any Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 30.

PRAYERS: Please remember in your prayers all those who are in Nursing facilities, at home, in hospitals, especially say a special prayer for Arlene Jones.

Saturday, May 25
4:00 PM Andrew Beshada – Ann Beshada
Petitions of the Holy Mother of God

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

Thursday, May 30
9:00 AM Frank Dempsey – Jean Carey

Saturday, June 1
4:00 PM Simon, Catherine, John, Ted & Mary – Williams Family
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

Sunday, June 2 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Sacred Heart

SANCTUARY LIGHT: No Request.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: A meeting will be held on Thursday, June 20, 7:00 PM in the Church Hall. All members of the council are urged to attend. This meeting is opened to any interested parishioners. You are welcome to attend. Please be present.

SS PETER & PAUL FEAST DAY: The Feast of SS Peter & Paul is celebrated on Saturday, June 29, 2013. The regular Saturday Divine Liturgy will be at 7:00 PM on this day and a fellowship for all parishioners will follow. Please note this date and there will not be any Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 30.

LUC MEETING: The LUC meeting will be held next Sunday, June 2, 2013 at SS Peter & Paul, UCC in Plymouth, PA. Moleban will be at 2:30 PM and the meeting and fellowship will follow. This is an important meeting as plans for the Convention to be held in October will be discussed. Members are urged to attend and new members are always welcome. Dorothy Jamula, Pres. will preside.

Saturday, May 18 PENTECOST SUNDAY
Petitions to the Mother of God
4:00 PM Bernard Kachinko – Mary Ann Kachinko & Family

Sunday, May 19 PENTECOST SUNDAY
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Mother of God
2:30 PM Panahyda at Cemetery

Monday, May 20 PENTECOST MONDAY
4:30 PM Frank Dempsey – Donna Michak

Thursday, May 23
9:00 AM Joseph Kosar – Vera Hubick

Saturday, May 25 SATURDAY OF ALL SOULS
Petitions to the Mother of God
2:30 PM Baptism – M/M Tom Hubiack Baby
4:00 PM Andrew Beshada – Ann Beshada

Sunday, May 26 SUNDAY OF ALL SAINTS
Petitions to the Mother of God
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

INTERNATIONAL DINNER CLUB: St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton, Pa. International Dinner Club is featuring Russian Cuisine on the 13th of June, 2013. Seating’s are at 5:30 and 6:30pm. The menu will start with a hearty Hot Borscht Soup followed by Beef Stroganoff served over Lapsha, Butternut Squash Pelmini, and Fresh Baked Russian Rye Bread. The dessert will be Homemade Kolachi. Complimentary glass of Beer or wine! We also have drink specials with imported Russian Stolichnaya Vodka. The price is $25.00 per person. The deadline is June 10, 2013.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week
May 18 – 25 by Helene Sirak in memory of her husband Michael Sirak

The new Sanctuary Light chart is available for your requests. The weeks of May 25 – June 1, June 1 – 8, June 8 – 15 is opened for requests. The Sanctuary Light burns for the week and the donation is $10. Please fill in your requested week while there is so many available.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to those who requested flowers for this week: 2 bouquets donated by MaryAnn Kachinko and Family in memory of Bernie Kachinko. 1 Bouquet donated by Eleanor Kulick in memory of her husband Frank Kulick.

CEMETERY DONATION: We wish to thank Albert Piston for his donation of $50 to our Parish Cemetery. God Bless you for your generous contribution.

LUC MEETING: The LUC meeting will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at SS Peter & Paul, UCC in Plymouth, PA at 2:30 PM. This is an important meeting as plans for the Convention to be held in October will be discussed. Members are urged to attend and new members are always welcome. Dorothy Jamula, Pres. will preside.

Saturday, May 4
4:00 PM Steven Kowalick – Mike & Helen Kowalick
Petitions to the Holy Mother of God

Sunday, May 5 SUNDAY OF THE BLIND MAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Holy Mother of God
Wednesday, May 8
6:00 PM Roscoe Rishcoff – Theresa Rishcoff & Family

Thursday, May 9 ASCENTION OF OUR LORD
4:30 PM Mary Sawka – Julia – Bob Williams
Myrovania _ Anointing of Holy Oil

Saturday, May 11 God’s Blessing for All Living and Deceased Mother’s
4:00 PM of SS Peter & Paul Parish
Petitions to the Holy Mother of God

Sunday, May 12 SUNDAY OF THE FIRST ECCUMENICAL COUNCIL
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Petitions to the Holy Mother of God

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week May 4 -11 by Michael & Dolores Sinko in memory of parents Mike & Mary Sinko.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to The Halloways for their donation of flowers this week in memory of Michael Halloway..

Saturday, April 27
4:00 PM Simon, Catherine, John, Ted & Mary – Williams Family

Sunday, April 28 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Thursday, May 2 No Divine Liturgy
Priest Conference

Saturday, May 4
4:00 PM Steven Kowalick – Mike & Helen Kowalick
PETITIONS TO THE MOTHER OF GOD

Sunday, May 5 SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
PETITIONS TO THE MOTHER OF GOD

MOTHER’S DAY REMEMBERANCE: Saturday, May 11th a Divine Liturgy will be celebrated for all living and deceased Mother’s of the parish. Please remember your loved ones with the spiritual bouquet envelope, and have the Mother’s name printed in the bulletin either living or deceased. Place in the collection basket as soon as possible.

SVIACHENE: We would like to thank all who attended, made donations, delicious
desserts, prepared the food and helped in any way to make our Parish Family
Sviachene a memorable occasion. The gifts received for the Chinese Auction will be
used at our next affair. The attendance was at a low count and we did not conduct the
Auction at this dinner. Thanks again to all who made this affair possible especially all
the non-parishioners who attended.
PASKA BREAD: A special thanks to Mary Oshirak, her daughter Ann Marie & Barry Klimusyka for their baking and donation of 15 loaves of Paska Bread. The bread was served at our Easter Dinner and one loaf was placed on each table and was won by one of the persons at the tables.

CARNATION SALE: Please remember your mother on this Mother’s Day weekend by purchasing a Carnation at the entrance of the Church. If you wish to leave a Memorial to your Mother, a vase is placed near the Blessed Mother Icon. The Proceeds from this drive promotes the Sanctity of Human life. A volunteer is needed to sell the carnations on Saturday & Sunday May 11/12. Please contact Ann Beshada if you can be available for this project.

Saturday, April 20
4:00 PM John & Anna Rudeski – Jack, Annetta & Jaclyn Rudeski

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

Thursday, April 25
9:00 AM Frank Dempsey – Mr. & Mrs. Palchanic

Saturday, April 27 FEAST OF ST. GEORGE THE GREAT – MARTYR
4:00 PM Simon, Catherine, John, Ted & Mary – Williams Family 

Sunday, April 28 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

PRIEST SPRING ARCHAPHARCY CONFERENCE: Father will be attending the spring conference from April 30 to May 2. If any emergency please contact Ann Beshada at 829-4202.

REMEMBERANCE: Your envelopes for Green Sunday and Mother’s Day are due soon. Remember your loved ones on these special occasions.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week April 20 – 27 by Ann Beshada in memory of Parents.

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

OUR PARISH SVIACHENE: Our parish family Sviachene will be held this Sunday in the parish hall. We wish to thank those who purchased tickets and to Ann Marie & Joseph Onderko for their monetary donation.

THANKS: Our thanks to Joan Baury’s for her donation of $50 to our parish Cemetery Fund.

“SVIACHENE” EASTER DINNER: Father Paul Wolensky, together with the parish families of Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre, and St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Edwardsville, extend to you a cordial invitation to join them for their Joint “Sviachene” (Blessed) Easter Dinner. The date is next Sunday, April 28, 2013, beginning at 2:00 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Banquet Hall, 59 Parry St., Luzerne, Pa. The menu will include a Family Style selection of hot and cold foods by the KOC Catering, with the addition of our own traditional Ukrainian Easter foods. Cocktail Hour with cash bar begins at 2 p.m., Blessing Prayers at 3 p.m., followed by dinner. Tickets are $15 adults; Children age 5-12 $10; Children under 5 are free. The final deadline to make reservations is Sunday, April 21, by 6 p.m. — please call Mrs. Jacci Demko at (570) 357-3914. Once you make your reservation, you are kindly asked to promptly mail your payment, check payable to “Ss. Peter & Paul Church,” to Mrs. Jacci Demko, 311 Cedar Manor Drive., Mountaintop, Pa., 18707. Come and join us as we joyously celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ!

Saturday, April 13
4:00 PM Veronica Kozicki – Mary Chittendon

Sunday, April 14 SUNDAY OF THE MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, April 17
9:30 AM Joseph Kosar – Family

Thursday, April 18
9:00 AM Andrew Patrylak – Wife Clara Patrylak

Saturday, April 20
4:00 PM John & Anna Rudeski – Jack, Annetta & Jaclyn Rudeski

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

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of
April 13-20 by Rebecca Molecavage in memory of her mother Frances Bencho.

SVIACHENE: The Parish Family Sviachene (Easter Dinner) will be held next Sunday, April 21st in the Church Hall. It is a little upsetting that only a few tickets were sold for this dinner. And the tickets sold are mostly from non-parishioners. This is a once a year affair to have the Parish Family and their friends get together. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for Children 10-12. Please if you intend to join your parish family get your tickets as tickets will not be sold at the door. We wish to thank those who donated gifts for the Chinese Auction – Anna Koprowski – a clock radio, Anonymous – coffee pot, Paul & Marion Rose – Slow cooker, a monetary gift from Catherine Halloway, we sincerely appreciate your generosity.

LOTTERY TICKETS: Tickets are still available for you to purchase a few lottery tickets for next month. Your help in this project is greatly appreciated.

OFFICE WORK: If any parishioner would be interested in being trained for the Church office please contact Ann Beshada, 829-4202. You must have knowledge of operating a computer. The hours required are only on Mondays & Thursdays or you can decide on your own hours. Help is needed.

Saturday, April 6 Distribution of Artos – Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil
4:00 PM Roscoe Rishcoff – Bernie & Eileen Rishcoff & Family

Sunday, April 7 SUNDAY OF ST. THOMAS
8:30 AM Distribution of Artos – Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Thursday, April 11
9:00 AM Mary Sawka – Sister Julie & Bob Williams

Saturday, April 13
9:00 AM Veronica Kozicki – Mary Chittendon

Sunday, April 14 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
8:30 AM THE MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

MAY 5, 2013, Sunday – First Holy Penance and First Holy Communion Confessions will be administered to any of the participants who will be receiving the Sacraments.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week
Geri Kolotelo in memory of her mother Anna Kolotelo.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar Candles will burn for all the services in the month of April in memory of Frances Bencho requested by her daughter Rebecca Molecavage.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Michaelene Ostrum for her donation of flowers this week in memory of her father Michael Sirak.

MEETING DATE CHANGE: The Women’s Society will meet on Wednesday, April 10th at 6:30 PM. The date has been changed from Tuesday because many members will be on a bus trip. Please mark your calendar and try to attend this meeting. President Anna Magill will preside.

SVIACHENE: To date, not very many tickets have been purchased for the Sviachene (Easter Dinner). If you are planning to attend, please purchase your tickets so that the count can be made for the food orders. Come and spend some time with your fellow parishioners. The tickets are $12 for adults and $5 children 10-12. A Chinese Auction will be available for you to win some fine gifts.

League of Ukrainian Catholics, North Anthracite Council will meet this Sunday April 7th at Transfiguration of Our Lord UCC, Nanticoke, PA. Moleben Service at 2:00 PM, meeting and social to follow. Members, your attendance is important, as we are planning for this years LUC National Convention. New members welcome.