SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Saturday, Nov. 10 ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL AND ALL ANGELS
ANOINTING OF HOLY OIL – MYROVANIA
4:00 PM God’s Blessings for Good Health on Frank Dempsey –
The Dempsey Family

Sunday, Nov. 11 ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL AND ALL ANGELS
ANOINTING OF HOLY OIL – MYROVANIA
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Thursday, Nov. 15
9:00 AM God’s Blessings on her 90th Birthday Anna Bosack –
Mike Kane
Saturday, Nov. 17
4:00 PM Veronica Navroth (40th Day) – Donna Kachinko

Sunday, Nov. 18 TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, Olyphant, Pa (near Scranton) is sponsoring a fund raiser……”The 3rd Annual Hometown Bake Sale”. It will be held two days: Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday November 18, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at 135 River Street, Olyphant, Pa (the School Gym). Additional fund raiser items: The Cookbooks “Favorite Recipes from our Best Cooks” Volume I and Volume II are available for $25.00 (set). The Choir will have available their Christmas CD for $15.00 and the Divine Liturgy DVD for $20.00. Orders will be taken for the Embroidered Placket Polo Shirt with “Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church” with the Byzantine Catholic 3-bar Cross from $12.00 to $18.00 each. For additional information on the Bake sale contact Marlene at 570-876-1008 or the Rectory at 570-489-2271, Rev. Nestor Iwasiw, Pastor http://www.stcyrils.maslar-online.com/, http://www.parishesonline.com/sscyrilmethodiusblakely
A count on the attendance of Saturday and Sunday Divine Liturgies during the month of November is requested by the Archbishop’s Chancery.
The count for Saturday, November 3rd 44 – Sunday, November 4th – 15.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week Nov. 10 – 17 by Becky Molecavage in memory of Dimitri Bencho.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Becky Molecavage for the donation of flowers this week in memory of Dimitri Bencho Birthday.

PLANNING COMMITTE MEETING: The 20/20 Planning Committee for the Archeparchy will conduct a meeting in Transfiguration of Our Lord Church in Nanticoke, PA next Saturday, November 17th at 10:00 AM for the southern part of this deanery. The Parish Finance and Pastoral councils, catechists and any active members of the parish are invited to attend.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: We extend our Birthday Greetings for God’s Blessings on Anna Bosack who is celebrating her 90th Birthday on Nov. 14th.

PYROHY PROJECT: A Pyrohy Project will be held on December 3 & 4th. An 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 25th. 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.

PIE SALE: Transfiguration of Our Lord Church in Nanticoke is selling homemade pies in time for Thanksgiving. The prices are: apple (double crusted) – $12.00, lemon crumb – $12.00, and pumpkin – $10.00. Pies must be preordered and will be ready for pick-up on Friday, November 16th in the church hall or after each liturgy on Saturday, November 17th and Sunday, November 18th. Please contact Jill Gagliardi at 824-4603 to order and for more information. Deadline for ordering is Tuesday, November 13th.

MEETING: The meeting on Wednesday, November 7th for the two Parishes – SS Peter & Paul, Plymouth and Transfiguration, Nanticoke was conducted and the Council of Transfiguration is requesting an increase in the amount paid for the Rectory Utilities. This was discussed and a letter to the Bishop must be presented to him for his permission to have this amount raised. Our Parish Council will meet in conjunction with the Women’s Society Meeting this coming Tuesday, November 13th in the Church Hall at 6:30 to discuss this matter. All members are urged to attend.

PHILLIP FAST: Beginning Nov. 14th Phillip Fast will begin. Remember to keep holy this season before Christmas. Please try to remember to go to confession for Christmas. This fast is until Christmas Day.

Saturday, Nov. 3
4:00 PM Bernard Kachinko – Wife Mary Ann Kachinko and Children

Sunday, Nov. 4 TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Thursday, Nov. 8
9:00 AM Sandy Elko – Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko

Saturday, Nov. 10 Feast of St. Michael the Archangel and all Angels Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
4:00 PM Veronica Navrth (40th Day) – Donna Kachinko

Sunday, Nov. 11 Feast of St. Michael the Archangel and all Angels
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Time to change your clocks.
Standard time begins
2:00 AM Sunday,

Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, Olyphant, Pa (near Scranton) is sponsoring a fund raiser……”The 3rd Annual Hometown Bake Sale”. It will be held two days: Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday November 18, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at 135 River Street, Olyphant, Pa (the School Gym). Additional fund raiser items: The Cookbooks “Favorite Recipes from our Best Cooks” Volume I and Volume II are available for $25.00 (set). The Choir will have available their Christmas CD for $15.00 and the Divine Liturgy DVD for $20.00. Orders will be taken for the Embroidered Placket Polo Shirt with “Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church” with the Byzantine Catholic 3-bar Cross from $12.00 to $18.00 each. For additional information on the Bake sale contact Marlene at 570-876-1008 or the Rectory at 570-489-2271, Rev. Nestor Iwasiw, Pastor http://www.stcyrils.maslar-online.com/, http://www.parishesonline.com/sscyrilmethodiusblakely

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week Nov. 3 – 10 by Michaelene Ostrum in memory of Olga & Fred Uhas.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar Candles is requested to burn for all services in the Month of November by Rebecca Molecavage in memory of Dimitri Bencho.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Mary Ann Kachinko and family for their donation of flowers this week in memory of Bernard Kachinko, Sr.

MEETING: The Parish Councils meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 7th. This meeting will be in conjunction with the Parish Council of Holy Transfiguration at 7:00 PM in SS Peter & Paul Church Hall.
PLANNING COMMITTE MEETING: The 20/20 Planning Committee for the Archeparchy will conduct a meeting in Transfiguration of Our Lord Church in Nanticoke, PA on Saturday, November 17th at 10:00 AM for the southern part of this deanery. The Parish Finance and Pastoral councils, catechists and any active members of the parish are invited to attend.

PYROHY PROJECT: A Pyrohy Project will be held on December 3 & 4th. An 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 25th. 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 SALE: The Women’s Society Rummage Sale will be held
again on Friday, November the 9th. New and used items are still being taken for this sale. If you have any items to donate, please bring them to the church or hall this week. The sale will be from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Saturday, Oct. 27
4:00 PM Marian Zurinsky – Kerri Potsko

Sunday, Oct. 28 TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Thursday, Nov. 2
9:00 AM The Souls in Purgatory

Saturday, Nov. 3
4:00 PM Bernard Kachinko – Wife Mary Ann Kachinko and Children

Sunday, Nov. 4 TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Financial Councils meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 7th.
This meeting will be in conjunction with the Financial Council of Holy Transfiguration at 7:00 PM in SS Peter & Paul Church Hall.

Time to change our clocks next week Sunday at 2:00 AM
We fall back to Standard time.

Most of the United States begins Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and reverts to standard time on the first Sunday in November.
In the U.S., each time zone switches at a different time.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of Oct. 27 – Nov. 3 by Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko in memory of daughter Sandy Elko.

PYROHYS: The scheduled Pyrohy project will be December 3 & 4, 2012. Orders will be limited to 500 dozen. Help is needed so please try to give a little for your parish. The order sheet is in the vestibule. The Pyrohy’s are $7 a dozen. If you wish to donate any items used for this project it will be greatly appreciated such as eggs, margarine, sour cream, or monetary to buy the items. This is a fund raising project to help with the expenses of the church.

TURKEY DINNER: Saints Peter & Paul Church, 635 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre will hold their annual TURKEY-FEST on Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM, in the school hall, corner of North River and West Chestnut Streets, Wilkes-Barre. Homemade traditional turkey dinners will be $10 for adults and $7.00 for children. Take-outs available. Walk-ins welcome, but reservations are encouraged. There will be raffles and other activities as well. Please call (570) 829-3051. Father Paul Wolensky and Parishioners extend a cordial welcome to all, to come and enjoy their annual Turkey Fest!

RUMMAGE SALE: The recent Rummage Sale was successful and a lot of items are not sold. It was decided to try and hold another sale on Friday, November 9th. New and used items will be needed to fill in the spaces. If you have anything to donate please bring to the Hall or Church. Our thanks to all those who donated to the Rummage Sale. Your help is greatly appreciated.

PRAYERS: Request for your prayers is for those in nursing facilities, hospitals and at home, especially for Rita Rentko who is residing at The Timber Ridge Facility.

Saturday, Oct. 20
4:00 PM Leonard Lotrick – Wife Katherine Lotrick

Sunday, Oct. 21 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Thursday, Oct. 25
9:00 AM For the Souls in Purgatory

Saturday, Oct. 27
4:00 PM Marian Zurinsky – Kerri Potsko

Sunday, Oct. 28 TWENTY SECOND 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 Oct. 20 – 27 by George Pryslak & Family in memory of Judy D. Pryslak and John Pryslak.

PLANNING COMMITTE MEETING: The 20/20 Planning Committee for the Archeparchy will conduct a meeting in Transfiguration of Our Lord Church in Nanticoke, PA on Saturday, November 17th at 10:00 AM for the southern part of this deanery. The Parish Finance and Pastoral councils, catechists and any active members of the parish are invited to attend

LOTTERY TICKETS: If you did not purchase your lottery tickets for November, you only have this weekend and next to try your luck. Tickets are $5 for a chance to win every day during the month of November

PRAYERS: Please remember in your prayers, all who are ill at home, in hospitals and nursing facilities, especially Frank Dempsey who is in the General Hospital. They all need your prayers.

THANKS: I wish to thank all those again who purchased the Gift Certificates for the Hometown Market and all who saved the receipts. We are a little short of the goal for the register tapes but close, so if you have any please deposit them in the collection. After the goal we will receive $100 and our profit on the Certificates is $100. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

PYROHYS: An order sheet is in the vestibule for your pyrohy orders. Please order early as the limit will be 500 dozen. The pyrohy’s are $7 a dozen and all the help we can get will be a great advantage. Please come and give a hand at this project. It’s for your parish.

Saturday, Oct. 13
4:00 PM God’s Blessings for Father Volodymyr on his 40th Birthday.
Sunday, October 14
8:30AM – SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE 7TH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Thursday, Oct. 18
9:00 AM For all the Souls in Purgatory

Saturday, Oct. 20
4:00 PM Leonard Lotrick – Wife Katherine Lotrick

Sunday, Oct. 21 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

THE DAILY ROSARY
The Rosary is the easiest form of prayer. At the same time the Rosary is a most excellent prayer because it is composed of the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Glory be to the Father. Besides these beautiful and sublime prayers, which compose the Rosary, a short meditation – which constitutes the soul of the Rosary – is added before or during each decade. The Rosary unites in itself mental and oral prayer because we pray and meditate at the same time. The Rosary is the most beautiful flower that, in the course of the centuries, sprang forth from the devotion to the great Mother of Our Savior. This prayer is now the most popular among the Children of Mary. In the past it has proved a powerful weapon against heresies, as instrument of social reform, and a form of petition most acceptable to God.
The doctrinal content of the mysteries contemplated in the recital of the Rosary is very important. Jesus and Mary dominate the chain of events. They are central persons in each mystery. They were united in the Incarnation and Redemption, and now are together in eternal life.
By contemplating the mysteries of our faith, we are incited to imitate Jesus and Mary, and the Rosary becomes an important school of Christian perfection because it focuses our lives on the two who are most worthy of true imitation – the Son of God and His Immaculate Mother.
The Rosary is essentially a prayer to Our Lady. It is not Mariolatry because Jesus is not forgotten in its recital. Mary speaks to her Children when they say the Rosary. She speaks a language all can understand, for the Rosary is, outside the official Liturgy and other church services, the most widely used public prayer. It is not reserved to any class of people. Illiterate as well as learned men equally recite it. The Pope, Bishops, priests, religious and nuns say it.
Our Blessed Lady encouraged the recital of the Rosary on several occasions, especially during her apparitions at Lourdes and Fatima. The Rosary is a powerful means of salvation, a source of consolation, a guarantee of forgiveness of our sins, a powerful defense against temptations, a sign of eternal predestination, a spiritual mine of innumerable blessings and supernatural benefits and the best means of honoring the Mother of Perpetual Help. The Saints say that we place a beautiful crown on the forehead of our heavenly Queen when we recite the Rosary. It is, therefore, no wonder, that the Blessed Virgin Mary is so generous to those who honor her with the daily Rosary.
The Church granted five-year indulgence for the recitation of the Rosary; if said with others, ten years. The Church enriched the Rosary with so many indulgences to encourage the faithful to recite it and to make it their daily prayer in honor of the Mother of God

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week October 13 – 20 by Helene Sirak in memory of her husband Michael Sirak.

RUMMAGR SALE: This is the last week for you to bring in your items for the Rummage Sale to be held Friday, October 19 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday, October 20 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the church hall. Please try to attend this sale – have a little lunch and shop. You never know what you can find at this sale. Come on have a good time.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Cross Valley Religious Education begins its fall session on Saturday, November 3, at Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church School, on River Road, in Wilkes Barre. Classes are held on Saturday mornings, from 9:30 to 11:30 am, for first through eighth grade students belonging to the Ukrainian Catholic parishes in the Cross Valley area. Returning students’ parents have been mailed a copy of this year’s schedule. Parents of new students are invited to contact Christine Mash, for more information and a registration form, at 735-1784.

ROAST BEEF DINNER: Sponsored by St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Sunday, November 18, 2012 – 12:30pm St. Vladimir Parish Center – 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton, PA. 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 11 – no tickets sold at the door Take-outs available – must pick up between 11:30am and 12:00 noon For reservations contact Kathleen Izak at 346-2414

NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
OCTOBER 7, 2012
Saturday, Oct. 6
4:00 PM Mary Ann Sawka – Thomas Sawka

Sunday, Oct. 7 NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Thursday, Oct. 11
9:00 AM Anna Hamuka – Woss Family

Saturday, Oct. 13
4:00 PM God’s Blessings for Father Volodymyr on his 40th Birthday.

Sunday, Oct. 14 SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE 7TH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

PRAY THE ROSARY: Before the 4:00 PM Divine Liturgy in the month of October the Rosary to the Blessed Mother will be recited. All Parishioners should please join in with the responses. Please be present by 3:45 PM.

PRAYERS: Please remember in your prayers those who are recovering from illness, those in nursing facilities and hospitals. They need our prayers.
If you have anyone in hospitals or nursing facilities please notify the priest before emergency is needed. Please call cell 609-372-7161
SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week October 6 – 13 by an Anonymous Air Force Vet in memory of Father Nick Kostiuk.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar Candles is requested to burn for all services during the month of October by Thomas Sawka in memory of all deceased members of the Thomas Sawka Family.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY MEETING: The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Society will be held Tuesday, October 9, 6:30 PM at the Church Hall. All members are asked to please attend and new members are always welcome. Come join and be a part of your Church organization.

RUMMAGE – FLEA MARKET SALE: The Parish Women’s Society will be sponsoring a Rummage Sale Friday, Oct. 19, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM & Saturday, Oct. 20 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. You can bring yours donations of items to Church. A bake sale will also be available and the Women’s Society is asking all the parishioners to participate if they can to donate homemade baked goods. Your generous donations are really appreciated. Food will be served consisting of homemade piggies, whimpies, haluski & hot dogs, etc. Come and enjoy a shopping trip with a little lunch and some great baked desserts.

THANKS: Our thanks to the 7 women who came out to clean the church this past week. Your services are greatly appreciated. May you all have many blessings from God for your time spent to make His house clean.

Saturday, September 29 PROTECTION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD
4:00 PM Anointing of Holy Oil (Myrovania)
Dolores Dubik – Respenski Family

Sunday, September 30 PROTECTION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD
8:30AM EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Anointing of Holy Oil (Myrovania)
God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners.

Thursday, October 4
9:00 AM Dolores Dubik – Berria Jordzalla & Elizabeth Skrapita

Saturday, October 6
4:00 PM Mary Ann Sawka – Thomas Sawka

Sunday, October 7
8:30AM NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners

The Feast of the Patronage of the Most Holy Mother of God
The chief motive that led to the institution of this feast was a vision granted to St. Andrew, the Fool for Christ, When the Saracens besieged the capital of Constantinople.
The people, terror-stricken, gathered in the church of the Most Holy Mother of God at Blachernae where her mantle was preserved, and there they held an all-night prayer vigil. The greatly distressed people filled the church to overflowing. Among the gathering were St. Andrew and his disciple, Epiphany, both of who also prayed for the protection of the city. After the service, St. Andrew saw the Most Holy Mother of God in radiant light as she was approaching from the royal doors (a name the Greeks gave to the main doors of the church) in the company of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Theologian and amid the singing of a great choir of Saints. The Mother of God proceeded toward the altar were she knelt down and prayed long, shedding tears. Afterwards she arose, removed from her head a luminous veil, and stretched it out wide over the people in church. Then she disappeared. St. Andrew and his disciple, Epiphany, saw the vision and understood that the Mother of God came to rescue the city. News of this miracle spread throughout the whole city like a flash of lightning. The enemy retreated and the city
was saved.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light was requested to burn this week
September 29 – October 6 by Albert Piston in memory of Margaret Dombroski.

RUMMAGE – FLEA MARKET SALE: The Parish Women’s Society will be sponsoring a Rummage Sale Friday, Oct. 19, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM & Saturday, Oct. 20 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. You can bring yours donations of items to Church. A bake sale will also be available and the Women’s Society is asking all the parishioners to participate if they can to donate homemade baked goods. Your generous donations are really appreciated. Food will be served consisting of homemade piggies, whimpies, hot dogs, etc. Come and enjoy a shopping trip with a little lunch and some great baked desserts.

PRAY THE ROSARY: Before the 4:00 PM Divine Liturgy in the month of October the Rosary to the Blessed Mother will be recited. All Parishioners should please join in with the responses.

LUC CONVENTION: If anyone is interested in attending any of the LUC Convention functions, please contact Geri Kolotelo, Catherine Halloway or Ann Beshada. The Banquet is on Saturday, Oct. 13th and the price is $40 with a cash bar.
Other scheduled events are available on the bulletin board in the vestibule.

Saturday, Sept. 22
4:00 PM William Kloap – Wife Florence Kloap & Family

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

NO DIVINE– PRIEST RETREAT
Father Volodymyr will be attending the priest retreat this Monday September 24th to Thursday, September 27th. In case of an emergency please contact Ann at 829-4202.

Saturday, Sept. 29 PROTECTION OF THE THEOTOKOS
Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil
4:00 PM Dolores Dubik – Respenski Family

Sunday, Sept. 30 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
PROTECTION OF THE THEOTOKOS
Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF SPIRITUALITY AND WORSHIP TO TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD UCC IN NANTICOKE, PA ON THEIR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION THIS WEEKEND.

THE CONCEPTION OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST

Among all the saints whom the Eastern Church venerates, St. John the Baptist holds a unique place. He alone, of all the Saints, except for the Mother of God, has a feast honoring his Conception, and another honoring his Nativity. The great esteem he enjoys in the Eastern Church is evident from the fact that during the Church Year as many as six feasts are celebrated in his honor: The feasts of his Conception, Nativity, Beheading, the First, Second and Third Finding of his Head, and the Synaxis following the feast of the Theophany.
Among all holy persons of the Old Testament, St. John the Baptist is especially outstanding, especially because he stands on the border of two testaments: the Old and the New. He closes the doors on the prophets and opens them to the Apostles. He is not only a prophet, but also a precursor of Christ, a Baptizer and a martyr.
Before he was born, an angel of the Lord predicted to his father Zachary, “He shall be great before the Lord.” (Luke 1,15) And indeed, he was great for his holy life, authentic teaching, and heroic death. Jesus Christ himself acclaimed him as,
”a burning and shining light.” (John 5,35).
The life of John the Baptist was an unbroken chain of sacrifice and penance. He preached to the people new doctrines never proclaimed before: a Baptism of Repentance, the Nearness of the Kingdom of God, the Presence among them of Jesus, Their Messiah and Savior. John Baptized Jesus in the river Jordan and later pointed him out as the “Lamb of God.” (John 1,36)

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week Sept. 22 –
29 by Mike and Dolores Sinko in memory of parents John & Helen Kurkoski.

RUMMAGE – FLEA MARKET: The Women’s Society will hold their Rummage Sale at the Church Hall on Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20th.
Items are being collected for the sale. If you have any linens, kitchen utensils, knick knacks, window curtains, etc. please bring to the church or contact one of the members to help pick up your items. Your donations will be greatly appreciated. A bake sale will also be available and if any of our great bakers or dessert makers would like to contribute to this sale this would be a big help to the Women’s Society.

COUNCIL MEETING: At the last Parish Council meeting many projects were discussed.
In the month of October the Women’s Society will sponsor the annual Rummage Sale. The month of November is the lottery tickets and hopefully all the parishioners will purchase at least 5 tickets. December will be the making of Pyrohy’s. And with this project a lot of help is needed. Please if you can possibly put in any amount of hours to come and lend a hand at this project it will be greatly appreciated. Without the help we cannot do these fund raisers.
In January the annual Holy Supper will be held in the Church Hall on Sunday, January 6th. In the past this affair has been really enjoyable – let’s try to make it a little better this time.

Saturday, September 15 – 4:00 PM  God’s Blessings for Good Health on Nancy Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania Halloway Drake – The Halloway Family

Sunday, September 16 – 8:30 AM THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania God’s Blessings and Good Health for all
Parishioners
Thursday, September 20
9:00 AM Dolores Dubik – Husband John and Family

Saturday, September 22
4:00 PM William Kloap – Wife Florence Kloap & Family

Sunday, September 23
8:30AM SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessing and Good Health for all Parishioners.

Everyone is Welcome to attend the Anniversary Divine Liturgy at Holy Transfiguration Church in Nanticoke at 2:00 PM Sunday September 23. Metropolitan Stefan Soroka will be the main Celebrant with 12 clergy.

Father Volodymyr will be attending the Clergy Retreat Monday, September 24th to Thursday 27t . If any emergency please call Ann Beshada 829-4202. Funerals will have to be after the 27th.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week September 15 – 22 by Bruce Fromel in memory of His parents James & Julia Fromel.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere sympathy to John Dubik & family whose wife Dolores was called to her eternal rest. May she rest in peace. Vichnaya Paymat!

UKRAINIAN HOMESTEAD: On Saturday, September 22, 2012, the Ukrainian Homestead in Lehighton, PA will host their annual Potato Bake and Pork Roast. Grounds will be open at 1 p.m., with the traditional Buffet from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy reminiscing with old friends, make new friends, even make your own baked potato, and remember to leave room for the delicious varieties of pork that will be ready after 4 p.m. An admission fee of $20/person or $10/child under 12 years of age includes the buffet, baked potatoes, pork and music/dancing into the evening. For more information, directions or room reservations, call 610-377-4621 or visit http://www.ukrhomestead.com.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Our best wishes for a belated 90th Birthday Greetings to Mary Ambrose who celebrated her day on September 4th. God’s blessing for good health on you Mary.

RUMMAGE – FLEA MARKET: Items are being collected for the Fall Rummage –Flea Market Sale that will be held October 19 and 20th. If you have items to donate you can bring them to the church on Saturday or Sunday or notify one of the members of the Women’s Society.

NOVEMBER LOTTERY: Lottery tickets for the month of November are available. Your cooperation in buying and selling the tickets will be greatly appreciated.

Saturday,September 8 – 4:00 PM- THE NATIVITY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
For all the souls in Purgatory

Sunday, September 9 – 8:30AM THE NATIVITY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD
God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners

Thursday, September 13 – 9:00 AM
Anna Kachinko – Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko

Saturday, September 15 – 4:00 PM EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
God’s Blessings for Godd Health on Nancy Halloway Drake
Halloway Family

Sunday, September 16 – 8:30AM EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners

RUMMAGE – FLEA MARKET: Items are being collected for the Fall Rummage –Flea Market Sale that will be held October 19 and 20th. If you have items to donate you can bring them to the church on Saturday or Sunday or notify one of the members of the Women’s Society.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week Sept. 8 – 15 by George Pryslak and family in memory of John & Anna Klem.

NEW GLASS PANES: New glass panes have been installed in the front of the church. The glass in front of the stained glass Rose Window and over the stained glass of the Transit window over the main doors. Thanks to Anna Bosack’s generous donation that paid for the Rose Window glass and to Dorothy Wujcik for her donation of $200 to help cover the cost of the Transit window that cost $320. The old glass was very discolored and needed replacement.

MEETING: The Women’s Society will convene with their monthly meetings on Tuesday, September 11 – 6:30 PM at the Church Hall. President Anna Magill will preside. All members are encouraged to please attend.

LUC MEETING: North Anthracite Council – League of Ukrainian Catholics will hold a general meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 70 Zerby Avenue, Edwardsville, PA. Members are urged to attend this important meeting to continue planning for the National Convention to be held on October 12th to 14th at the Ramada Inn, Wilkes-Barre. Everyone’s participation is requested! For additional information contact: Dorothy Jamula, President at 822-5354

LOTTERY TICKETS: Mike Sinko announced that a new set of Lottery tickets has been made for the month of November. Please try to do your part in purchasing and trying to sell a few. This is our only fund-raiser that we ask for your donations.