SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Saturday, Nov. 19

4:00 PM         VAnna Hamuka – Pinaha & Svewczuk Families

Sunday, Nov. 20       TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

8:40 AM         God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Monday, Nov. 21    ENTRANCE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Blessing of Holy Oil – Myrovania

10:30 AM                          Mary Valadja – Mr.  & Mrs. Charles Patrylak

Wednesday, Nov. 23     THANKSGIVING DIVINE LITURGY

9:00 AM                 For all great Benefits, Loving mercy and

God’s Blessings on all Parishioners

Saturday, Nov. 26

4:00 PM    VPriscilla Kowalick – Mike & Helen Kowalick

Sunday, Nov. 27            TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

8:30 AM                     God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of November 19 – 26 by Anna Magill in memory of Donald Magill.

PYROHY ORDERS: If you did not order your Pyrohy’s the deadline is this Monday the 21^st. The list is in the vestibule, the cost is $7 a dozen. The project will be on Monday, November 28^th at 10:00 AM to prepare and Tuesday, November 29^th at 8:00 AM to produce our orders. PLEASE, if you are available to give a helping hand in the your parish fund-raiser, come at your convenience to help make our delicious Pyrohys.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The Christmas Party for the Women’s Society will hold in the Church Hall on Sunday, December 11^th at 1:30 PM.  If you intend to be present, please call Ann Beshada, 829-4202 for your reservation. 

BELATED BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: God’s Blessings on Anna Bosack who celebrated her 89^th Birthday on Nov. 14^th. Mnohya Lita!

CHURCH ENVELOPES: It is time to prepare the Church envelopes for the year 2012. If you have a change of address or any change to our data base, please inform the office or write your changes on paper and put in the collection. We need an up to date on all parishioners so please cooperate on this matter.

Holy Day and Thanksgiving Day: A Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Monday for the Holy Day of the Entrance of the Blessed Virgin Mary into the Temple and a special Divine Liturgy on Wednesday for Thanksgiving Day. Father would like to see many attending these Divine Liturgies. We do have so much to be thankful for and should try to attend and pray to Mary and to give thanks to God for all our benefits.

Saturday, Nov. 12    –    4:00 PM         Mary Shebloski – Mr. & Mrs. Norbert Falkowski

Sunday, Nov. 13    –    NO DIVINE LITURGY

The Celebration of His Beatitude, Kyr Sviatoslav Shevchuk visit to the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Philadelphia.

Wednesday, Nov. 16    –    9:00 AM                      Evelyn Romashko – Cheri Sundra

Friday, Nov. 18    –    9:00 AM                     Rose Sivick – Gary, Barbara & Anthony Witt

Saturday, Nov. 19    –    4:00 PM      Anna Hamuka – Pinaha & Svewczuk Families

Sunday, Nov. 20                     TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

8:30 AM    –    God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of November 12 – 19 by George Pryshlak & Family in memory of all deceased members of the Pryshlak Family.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Vera Hubick for her donation of flowers this week in memory of her husband Peter Hubick.

COUNCIL MEETINING: The Parish Council will meet Tuesday, November 15^th in the church hall. All members are urged to attend.

BUS FOR PHILADELPHIA: The Bus will leave 11:00 AM Transfiguration of Our Lord Church on Sunday, November 13^th for those who will be attending the Special Celebration of His Beatitude, Kyr Sviatoslav Shevchuk.

LOTTERY WINNERS: LOTTERY: Winners for the following dates are:

Date                Winner                                    Number           Amount           Seller

11-1                 Kathy Fortune             645                  $50                  Wayne Jones

11-2                 Joanne Beirdziewski   874                  $50                  Donna Winsock

11-3                 Gabe Metric               014                  $50                  Gabe Metric

11-4                 Not Sold                     976

11-5                 Courtney Wychock     804                  $100                Frank Dempsey

11-6                 George Leibman         159                  $50                  Mike Sinko

11-7                 Linda Yarnel               204                  $50                  Bernie Kosek

11-8                 Mike Welebob             459                  $50                  John Ostrum

BUILDING/IMPROVEMENT FUND: Our thanks to Carol Deglmann for her donation made to our church building/improvement fund in memory of Leonard

Lotrick.

Saturday,  November 5     VBernard Kachinko – Wife Mary Ann and Children

4:00 PM                     Sandra Elko (1^st Anniversary of her death)

                                                                 Parents Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko

Sunday, November 6              TWENTy FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

8:30 AM                      God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Tuesday, Nov. 8                   ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS

Blessing of Holy Oil – Myrovania

10:30 AM                     VPeter Bosack – Mr. & Mrs. Steven Kochavan

Wednesday, November 9

9:00 AM                      Chester Nagle – Lorraine Nagle

Friday, Nov. 11

9:00 AM                    Mary Bilak – Edward Zellack

Saturday, Nov. 12

4:00 PM      VMary Shebloski – Mr. & Mrs. Norbert Falkowski

Sunday, Nov. 13                         TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

No Divine Liturgy – Beatitude Kyr Sviatoslav Shevchuk will be at the

Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Philadelphia

FROM LAST WEEKS BULLETIN:

STAINED GLASS MOSAICS: A long anticipated project is slowly becoming a reality. We will be seeking the Bishop’s approval for the Stain Glass Mosaic Icons of SS Peter & Paul on the front of the Church. Thanks to the donation of $35,000 from Anna Bosack in memory of Peter Bosack whose wish it was to purchase St. Peters Icon. This was Peter’s desire to have this donated from the day the church was built. Thanks again Anna for making his wish come true, with the Bishop’s approval. Anyone wishing to contribute to the cost of St. Paul can call Father Roman – 735-2262 or Ron Kachinko at 779-4407.

Six more seats are still available for the trip to Philadelphia on Sunday, November 13^th for the celebration of His Beatitude, Kyr Sviatoslav Shevchuk visit to the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Philadelphia. Cost is $35 per person.  Call Father Roman at 735-2262 if you wish to make a reservation. Pick up will be at Transfiguration in Nanticoke.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn the week of November 5 – 12 by Becky Molecavage in memory of Dimitri Bencho.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar Candles will burn at all services for the month of November in memory of Dimitri Bencho requested by daughter Rebecca Molecavage.

FLOWERS: Our thanks for the bouquets of flowers this week: 1 Bouquet donated by Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko in memory of their daughter Sandy Elko

And 1 Bouquet donated by Mary Ann Kachinko and Family in memory of Bernie Kachinko.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Society will be held in the church hall on Tuesday, November 8^th at 6:30 PM. All members, please be in attendance.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sympathy to the family of Leonard Lotrick who was called to his eternal rest. May his memory be eternal.

BUILDING/IMPROVEMENT FUND: We wish to thank those who donated to our Building/Improvement Fund: Arlene Jones in memory of Rocco Aufiero

In memory of Leonard Lotrick Gloria Derwin, Hannah Wood, and John Bruno, Jr.

KYIV SOBOR: The collection for the Kyiv Sobor during the month of October amounted to the total of $420. Your contribution to this special collection is greatly appreciated. The amount of $500 will be forwarded to the Chancery for this special collection.

Saturday, Oct. 29   4:00 PM Mary Sawka – Pinaha & Svewczuk Families

Sunday, Oct. 30   8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, Nov. 2   9:00 AM Evelyn Romashko – Ed & Beth Ciprich

Friday, Nov. 4   9:00 AM Rose Sivich – Denise & Sandra Curla

Saturday, Nov. 5   4:00PM  Bernard Kachinko – Wife Mary Ann and Children

Sandra Elko (1^st Anniversary of her death) –Parents Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko                    

Sunday, Nov. 6   TWENTY FIRST 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 29 – November 5 by Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko in memory of their daughter Sandy Elko.

GOOD NEWS: A long anticipated project is slowly becoming a reality. We will be seeking the Bishop’s approval for the Stain Glass Mosaic Icons of SS Peter & Paul on the front of the Church. Thanks to the donation of $35,000 from Anna Bosack in memory of Peter Bosack whose wish it was to purchase St. Peters Icon. This was Peter’s desire to have this donated from the day the church was built. Thanks again Anna for making his wish come true, with the Bishop’s approval. Anyone wishing to contribute to the cost of St. Paul can call Father Roman – 735-2262 or Ron Kachinko at 779-4407.

BUILDING/IMPROVEMENT FUND: Our thanks to Sandra Gerzarowski for the donation of $50 to our Church Building/Improvement Fund in memory of her mother Irene Gerzarowski.

RUMMAGE SALE: The second Rummage Sale will be held next Friday Nov. 4^th 9:00 – 5:00 PM and Saturday, Nov. 5^th 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A lot of new items will be available. Try to attend the sale, you can find a lot of good stuff. If you have any donations you would like to contribute, please call one of the members of the Women’s Society for a pick up.

TURKEY FEST: Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre will hold their 12th annual TURKEY-FEST on Saturday, November 5th, 2011, from 2:00 to 8:00 PM, in the school hall, corner of North River and West Chestnut Streets, Wilkes-Barre.  This event will feature a traditional turkey dinner, festival games and a variety raffle.  Dinners will be $10.00 for adults and $6.00 for children. Take-outs will be available.  Walk-Ins Welcome but Reservations are encouraged call 829-3051.  Bring along your non-perishable food item donations for a local food pantry and enter to win in our door prize raffle.

Saturday, Oct. 22

4:00 PM          V Mary Shebloski – Tom & Kay Shebloski –

Eileen Derwin

Sunday, Oct. 23                  NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

8:30 AM                      God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

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Wednesday, Oct. 26

9:00 AM                      VMary Valadja – Dorothy Wujcik & son

Friday, Oct. 28

9:00 AM                      VFrances Bencho – Mr.& Mrs. Joseph Jonovitch

Saturday, Oct. 29

4:00 PM                      VMary Sawka – Pinaha & Szewszuk Families

Sunday, Oct. 30                      TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

8:30 AM                      God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

   SECOND COLLECTION:  Envelopes are provided for a Special Collection for the month of October for your contribution to the Kyiv Sobor Support for the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Resurrection. Your support for this collection is important. The next couple of weekends the second collection will be used for this purpose. Try to be generous with your support.  

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested this week, Oct. 22 – 29, by Charles Drazba in memory of Ann Drazba

PIE SALE: Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church is sponsoring a PIE SALE the weekend of November 19-20, 2011 in the Church Hall, Bliss and Center Streets, Hanover Section, Nanticoke. Featured pies will be pumpkin @ $8.00 and double-crust apple @ $10.00. Pies must be preordered and can be picked up after the 6:00 P.M. Liturgy on Saturday, Nov. 19^th, or   after the 10:30 A.M. Liturgy on Sunday, Nov. 20th. Orders may be placed by calling Gerry at 824-3880. The deadline for orders is Monday, November 14, 2011.

BUILDING/IMPROVEMENT FUND: Our thanks for the donation to our Church Building/Improvement Fund from Teresa & Rosemary Gawat in memory of Mary Shebloski.

LUC Meeting: The North Anthracite Council – League of Ukrainian Catholics will meet this Sunday, October 23, 2011 at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, 70 Zerby Avenue, Edwardsville, PA.  Moleben at 2:30: PM – General Session and Social to follow.  New members warmly welcomed. For additional information contact: President Dorothy Jamula at 822-5354.

RUMMAGE SALE: A second date for the Rummage sale will be held on Friday & Saturday, November 4 & 5. If you did not get to donate your items for the last sale now is the time to put your donations together and bring to the church or contact one of the Women’s Society members to have a pick up. All items useful for household, linens, etc. are being accepted.

Saturday, Oct. 15

4:00 PM Rev. Nick Kostiuk – Rev. Roman Petryshak

Sunday, Oct. 16 Sunday of the Fathers of the 7^th Ecumenical Council

8:30 AM                      God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, Oct. 19

9:00 AM                      Mary Bilak – Charles & Anna Bonsavage

Friday, Oct. 21

9:00 AM                      James Fromel – Son James Bruce Fromel                           

Saturday, Oct. 22

4:00 PM                       Mary Shebloski – Tom & Kay Shebloski –

Eileen Derwin

Sunday, Oct. 23          NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

8:30 AM                      God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

During our Liturgy we must pray, 1.With devotion; 2.With humility; 3.With confidence; 4.With resignation to the will of God; and 5.With perseverance.

In the Eastern Christian Churches, prayer is the key to metanoia, through which we become deified. Prayer is more than just attending liturgical celebrations and receiving the sacramental Mysteries, whether on occasion or as a constant practice. Prayer must begin in the home – the domestic Church – and must be carried out in practice in the outside world, including Church, the workplace, the school and every other area of life. Without prayer in the home, every other action, even “religious”, is futile. Prayer requires discipline – the choice to pray with the same, or greater, fervor that one exercises in fulfilling other duties. It also requires true and sincere effort, coming from the heart, and not just from rote recitation. Prayer is conversation with God, and through this conversing, the individual comes to mystically know God, through Jesus Christ, as his Lord.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The week of October 15 – 22 is requested by Paul & Marion Rose & Nancy Palumbo in memory of the Rose & Fromel Parents.

THANKS: The Women’s Society wish to thank all who were so generous with their monetary and Rummage Sale items. A lot of hours work was put into this sale especially by Anna Magill who gives her time and labor on this project. Our thanks to Mary Oshirak and Charlie Drazba for their preparation of the piggies, Louise & Vera Hubiack for the whimpies, etc., all who baked and made goodies and to all who helped set up and be there when needed.

SECOND COLLECTION:  Envelopes are provided for a Special Collection for the month of October for your contribution to the Keiv Support for the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Resurrection. Your support for this collection is important. The next couple of weekends the second collection will be used for this purpose. Try to be generous with your support.  

COUNCIL MEETING: The Parish council will meet Tuesday, Oct. 18^th, 6:30 PM in the church hall.

LOTTERY TICKETS: If you did not purchase your lottery tickets for November, they are available. Please try to help with this project.

Shop for the Holidays Craft SalE: SS Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church Warren St & First Ave, Berwick PA (handicap accessible) will sponsor a Shop for the Holidays Craft Sale on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Ethnic foods and a bake sale will be available at 11:00 AM. Vendors: $15/table, space is limited. Call Janina Everett at 570-759-2824 or email yankapysanky@yahoo.com.

HARVEST DINNER: St. Vladimir Parish, 428 N. 7^th Ave., Scranton, PA invites you to their annual Harvest Thanksgiving dinner to be held on Sunday, Oct. 30^th.. Tickets are available at $15 Adults, $8 Students and children under 6 free. Advance tickets only. No tickets will be sold at the door. For reservations call Kathleen 570-346-2414 no later than October 25^th.

LUC Meeting: The North Anthracite Council – League of Ukrainian Catholics will meet on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at St. Vladimir Ukrainian  Catholic Church, 70 Zerby Avenue, Edwardsville, PA.  Moleben at 2:30: PM – General Session and Social to follow.  New members warmly welcomed. For additional information contact: Dorothy Jamula President  at 822-5354.

Saturday, Oct. 8 – 4:00 PM

Mary Ann Sawka – Thomas Sawka

Sunday, Oct. 9 – 8:30 AM    SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

 Wednesday, Oct. 12 – 9:00 AM

Peter Bosack – Washington Square Group

Friday, Oct. 14 – 9:00 AM

Evelyn Romashko – Donna, Dave & Zachary Lewis

Saturday, Oct.15 – 4:00 PM             

Rev. Nick Kostiuk – Rev. Roman Petryshak

Sunday, Oct. 16 – 8:30 AM   EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE 7STH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL

God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SPECIAL COLLECTION: An envelope is provided for a Special Collection for the month of October for your contribution to the Keiv Support for the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Resurrection. Your support for this collection is important so please donate what you can.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week October 8 – October 15 by The Halloway Family in memory of John, Michael & Joan.

BUILDING/IMPROVEMENT FUND: Our thanks to Arlene Jones for her donation to our Church Building/Improvement Fund in memory of Mr. James Fromel.

RUMMAGE SALE: The Rummage Sale will be this coming Friday Oct. 14^th 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday Oct.15^th 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Come and browse maybe you will find something you could use. The price will be right, so come and shop, eat and take home some good stuff.

PYROHY’S: The order sheet is in the vestibule for Pyrohy orders. Cost is $7 per dozen. Your help is needed. Please come and join your parish family to help make this a successful project.

Shop for the Holidays Craft Sale: SS Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church Warren St & First Ave, Berwick PA  (handicap accessible) will sponsor a Shop for the Holidays Craft Sale on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Ethnic foods and a bake sale will be available at 11:00 AM. Vendors: $15/table, space is limited. Call Janina Everett at 570-759-2834 or email yankapysanky@yahoo. Com.

Saturday, October 1– 4:00 PM PROTECTION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD
Helen Seman – Son Michael Seman Anointing of Holy Oil (Myrovania)

Sunday, October 2 – 8:30AM
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners.

Wednesday, October 5 – 9:00 AM
Mary Valadja – Norberta Garbor

Friday, October 7– 9:00 AM
Frances Bencho – David Molesky

Saturday, October 8 – 4:00 PM
Mary Ann Sawka – Thomas Sawka

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

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light was requested to burn this week
October 1 – October 8 Albert Piston in memory of Margaret Dombrosky.
ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar candles are requested to burn for the month of October for all church services by Helene Sirak in memory of her son-in-law Mark Skopek.

SYMPATHY: We extend our Sympathy to the family of James Fromel who was called to his eternal rest. May his memory be eternal!

BUILDING/IMPROVEMENT FUND: Our thanks to John Michalak for his donation of $150 to our Church Building/Improvement Fund in memory of his grandmother Dorothy Michalak.

PYROHY SALE: Our fund raising Pyrohy project will be held November 28/29th.
Of course we are asking for all the help we can possibly get to fulfill this project. Please if you have any amount of time you can give to your church come and join your fellow parishioners even if it is only a few hours it will be much appreciated. The Pryohy’s are $7 a dozen and orders will be limited. Place your orders early and the deadline will be November 21st.

SPAGHETTI TAKE-OUT DINNER: Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, Hanover Section of Nanticoke is sponsoring its Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday October 9, 2011 in the church hall, Bliss and Center Sts. Serving will be from Noon to 3:00 P.M. and will be TAKE-OUT ONLY.

RUMMAGE – FLEA MARKET SALE: The Parish Women’s Society will be sponsoring a Rummage Sale Friday, Oct. 14, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM & Saturday, Oct.15 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.

HARVEST DINNER: St. Vladimir Parish, 428 N. 7th Ave., Scranton, PA invites you to their annual Harvest Thanksgiving dinner to be held on Sunday, Oct. 30th. Dinner consists of Turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, hot vegetable, cranberry sauce, salad, apple or pumpkin pie, seasonal desserts, coffee, tea or soda. Tickets are available at $15 Adults, $8 Students and children under 6 free. Advance tickets only. No tickets will be sold at the door. For reservations call Kathleen 570-346-2414 no later than October 25th. Take outs available and must pick up between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Divine Liturgy at 10:30 AM. Prayer and dinner at 1:00 PM. 50/50, raffle and door prizes.

Saturday, September 24– 4:00 PM
Rose Sivick – Donald & Janice Rokocz

Sunday, September 25– 8:30AM
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners

Monday to Thursday, September 26-29 – No Divine Liturgies
Priest Retreat

Friday, September 30 – 9:00 AM
George Krasnavage – John & Anna Godzyk

Saturday, October 1 – 4:00 PM
PROTECTION OF THE THEOTOKOS –Myrovania –Anointing of Holy Oil
Helen Seman – Son Michael Seman

Sunday, October 2– 8:30AM
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners

Only for extreme Emergencies during the time Father Roman is on Retreat, this week, please contact Ann Beshada at 829-4202 and a priest will be notified.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week Sept. 24-October 1 by Ron Kachinko in memory of his Godmother Emily Hilenski..

CHALICE DONATED: The Chalice, paten and all the items used for the Consecration of the Holy Eucharist has been donated by Father Frank Patrylak. This Chalice was given to Father Partrylak on the day of his ordination into the priesthood in the year 1962. Our thanks to Father Patrylak for remembering his parish from his early years. May God bless him with good health and keep him in His care.

BUILDING/IMPROVEMENT FUND: Our thanks to those who donated to our Parish Building/Improvement Fund $100 in memory of Mary Shebloski from Lois Monko.
In memory of Dorothy Michalak $50 donated by M/M Charles Ripa and $25 donated by Diane Thomas. We sincerely appreciate the donations received.

SPAGHETTI TAKE-OUT DINNER: Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, Hanover Section of Nanticoke is sponsoring its Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday October 9, 2011 in the church hall, Bliss and Center Sts. Serving will be from Noon to 3:00 P.M. and will be TAKE-OUT ONLY. Dinner consists of spaghetti and meatballs with homemade sauce, salad, roll and butter, and homemade dessert. Tickets are $8.00 and are available in advance or at the door. For more information contact Jill Gagliardi at 824-4603.

SHOP FOR THE HOLIDAYS CRAFT SALE: SS Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church Warren St & First Ave, Berwick PA (handicap accessible) will sponsor a Shop for the Holidays Craft Sale on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Ethnic foods and a bake sale will be available at 11:00 AM. Vendors: $15/table, space is limited. Call Janina Everett at 570-759-2834 or email yankapysanky@yahoo. Com.

Saturday, Sept. 17
4:00 PM William Kloap – Wife Florence Kloap & Family

Sunday, Sept.18 SUNDAY AFTER THE EXALTATION OF THE CROSS
8:30AM God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners

Wednesday, Sept. 21
9:00 AM Anna Kachinko – Ron & Rosemarie Kachinko

Friday, Sept. 22
9:00 AM Emily Pinaha – Pinaha & Szewzuk Families

Saturday, Sept. 23
4:00 PM Rose Sivick – Donald & Janice Rokocz

Sunday, Sept. 24 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30AM God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners

Please welcome to our Parish Father Paul Makar, who is the
Director of Vocations for the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadephia. Father Paul is our newest priest, and has been ordained a priest for our Archeparchy for over 1 year. During this time, he has been traveling to different parishes to preach on the importance of vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

THE CROSS

The Mystery of the Cross-is the Mystery of Mysteries. How can the Source of Life die, the Maker of all be annihilated and exclaim, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” This is the kenosis of the Son of God, who emptied Himself, took the form of a servant and became obedient unto death, even to the death of the Cross. The human mind, which is accustomed to asking why, is completely lost. The Mystery of the Cross-is the Mystery of Atonement and wonder: “Let every creature remain silent and adore.” For the message of the Cross is complete absurdity for those who are heading to ruin, but to those who are experiencing salvation, it is the Power of God.” (1 Cor. 1:18). If we ask why, the only answer we receive is that of St. John, “God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him may not perish, but have eternal life.” (Jn. 3:16). Up until the sixth century, Christians were forbidden to depict Christ on the Cross, because the Cross was the punish¬ment of slaves. The first time it appeared was through some Syrian monks living in Narbonne, France, and from whence it spread.
No one is exempt from the cross; not even the Blessed Virgin, who carried her cross from Christ’s birth in Bethlehem to Golgotha, where she stood at her Son’s side, as He hung on the Cross. The closer we are to Christ, the heavier is our cross for, as St. Paul says, “Those whom He foreknew, He predestined to share the Image of His Son, so that the Son might be the first-born of many brothers.” (Rom. 8:29
Bows and Blessings: We bow and make the sign of the cross many times during the Liturgy as a sign of our faith and the receiving and accepting of God’s blessings. As a rule, we bow slightly and bless ourselves every time we mention the persons of the Trinity by name or the priest blesses the congregation. We also bow and sign ourselves whenever we enter or leave the church.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week September 17-24 by Eleanor Trotsky in memory of her husband Anthony Trotsky.

FLOWERS: Our thanks for the donation of flowers for this week by Florence Kloap & Family in memory of William Kloap..

DONATION: Our thanks to Rosemary Piston for her donation to the cemetery fund.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: The Parish Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 20th at 6:30 PM in the Church Hall. All members please attend.

CLEAN UP CREW: The Women’s Society of the parish is going to clean up the landscape around the hall on Monday, September 19th at 10:00 AM. We would appreciate all the help we can get especially some of the men to help with this project. Please lend a hand.

RUMMAGE – Just a reminder – The Parish Women’s Society will be sponsoring a Rummage Sale Friday & Saturday, October 14/15. If you have anything to contribute to this sale please bring to the Church. All Household items are needed.

LOTTERY TICKETS: The lottery tickets are available, please do your part and purchase some.

LUC MEETING: North Anthracite Council – League of Ukrainian Catholics will meet on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 635 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Moleben at 2:00pm with General Session and Social to follow. New members warmly welcomed.