SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Saturday, Sept. 10– 4:00 PM
Sandra Elko – Justin Tomko

Sunday, Sept.11 – 8:30AM
SUNDAY BEFORE THE EXALTATION OF THE CROSS
God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners

Wednesday, Sept. 14 – 10:00 AM
EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
Peter Bosack – Mr. & Mrs. Norbert Falkowski

Friday, Sept. 16 – 9:00 AM
Frances Bencho – Jerry & Linda Hyzenski

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

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

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The Women’s Society will meet Tuesday, September 13th
6:30 PM in the church hall. President Anna Magill will Preside. All members are asked to please attend and new members are always welcome. Come join your parish friends. Plans for the Rummage sale and other important subjects to be discussed.

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

CEMETERY: Due to the in climate weather the cemetery is really flooded and please be considerate of this condition. Also the Church lawn is too wet to be mowed.

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. For additional information and directions, contact: Dorothy Jamula, President at 822-5354; your pastor; or any LUC member of the parish.

LOTTERY TICKETS: The Lottery Tickets for the month of November are available. If you can possibly help out by selling and purchasing your tickets please contact Mike Sinko.

RUMMAGE – FLEA MARKET SALE: The Parish Women’s Society will be sponsoring a Rummage Sale Friday & Saturday, October 14/15. Now is the time to start packing things that are no longer useful to you and donating them to the sale.

Saturday, September 3– 4:00 PM
Rose Sivick – Brian Sivick

Sunday, September 4 – 8:30AM
TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
His Beatitude Joseph Cardinal Slipyj on the anniversary of his death, Sept. 7, 1984

Wednesday, September 7 – 9:00 AM
Evely Romashko – Joanne Evans

Thursday, September 8 – 9:00 AM
BIRTH OF THE THEOTOKOS – Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
Mary Valadja – Niece Carol & Bernie Kosek

Friday, September 9 – 9:00 AM
Josephine Wnuk – Josephine Carpenter

Saturday, September 10 – 4:00 PM
Sandra Elko – Justin Tomko

Sunday, September 14– 8:30AM
SUNDAY BEFORE THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners

The Beginning of the Liturgical Year – September 1st
We call the Liturgical Year the Ecclesiastical or Church Year, because it contains the Church Calendar, which in some respects is similar to and in others differs from the civil calendar. In the Eastern Church the Church Year differs from the civil calendar in that it does not begin the New Year with the first of January as does the civil year, but begins it with the first day of September, which is called the Beginning of the Indiction. This means that the whole cycle of our Church Year begins with the first of September and ends with the thirty first of the following August.
The word “indiction” comes from the Latin word “indictio”, which literally means “institution, proclamation, appeal, and announcement.” The “indiction” was an edict of Roman Emperors used to determine the land tax throughout the Roman Empire. The Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council in Nicea in the year 325 adopted the first of September as the opening of the New Church Year and this day has been observed in the Easter Church to the present time. The Latin Church opens its Liturgical Year on the first day of Advent, i.e., the beginning of the preparation for Christmas.
The Spiritual significance of the Liturgical Year: In the pastoral letter written by our bishops and the Archbishop Major Cardinal Joseph Slipyj at the conclusion of the Second Council (1955), we read: “The Liturgical cycle of our Church is very rich. Our Liturgical Constitutions guide the faithful throughout the whole year and continuously place before their eyes the mysteries of the life, passion, death, and resurrection of our Divine Savior, the grandeur of the Divine Motherhood and powerful intercession of the most Holy Virgin Mary, the lives of holy men and women, who by their heroic imitation of Christ glorified God and the whole human race. The seasons of fast and abstinence from boisterous entertainment are to help the faithful exercise more self-control and better prepare them for the sacramental encounter with Christ in the Holy Eucharist and that face-to-face encounter with Christ on the day of his Second Coming at the end of the world.
The Liturgical Year, like a beautifully painted iconostas, constantly places before our eyes the sublime history of the redemption of the human race. Let us strive, therefore, to be, not mute but vocal witnesses, and active participators in the sacred events of our Liturgical Year, who exemplify these
events in the actions of our daily lives.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week Sept. 3-10 by James and James Bruce Fromel in memory of Julia Fromel.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar candles that will burn for all services for the month of September are requested by a Military Veteran for all Military Veterans and their Families.

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

LOTTERY TICKETS: The Lottery Tickets are available for the Month of November. It would be doing your part to participate in this Fund Raiser for our Parish if you would at least purchase 5 tickets per parishioner. We do not have Bazaars and we are sure if we did you would spend more than $25. This would be a big help in trying to sell the tickets. Mike Sinko does a fine job going to different markets to try and sell as much as he can. If you could possibly sell any, please see Mike and he will be glad to accommodate you for this project. Try to do your part in this Fund-raiser.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: All Married faithful are invited to join Archbishop Metropolitan Stefan at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral on October 23, 2011 for the celebration of their Wedding Anniversaries followed by a Banquet in their honor in the Cathedral Hall. Cost: $30.00 per Anniversary Couple and $20.00 per Guest. Registration forms are available if you are interested in attending this lovely celebration.

Saturday, August 27
4:00 PM Frances Bencho – Charles & Kimberley Demuzzia

Sunday, August 28 ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, August 31
9:00 AM George Krasnavage – Mike Konners

Friday, September 2
9:00 AM Peter Bosack – Dorothy Wujcik and son

Saturday, September 3
4:00 PM Rose Sivick – Brian Sivick

Sunday, September 4 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM His Beatitude Joseph Cardinal Slipyj
on the anniversary of his death, Sept. 7, 1984

SANCTUARYLIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week August 27 – Sept. 3 by Charles Drazba and Family in memory of Unifer & Eva Chaposka

MINISTRY FOR YOUNG ADULTS: Father Gary Mensinger of St Nicholas Byzantine Church in Old Forge and St Mary’s in Taylor has been working to plan for local ministry to young adults (21-40 years approx), open to all but focusing our efforts on Eastern Catholics. This program is modeled on Theology on Tap, a program that has spread from Chicago around the country to reach young adults with a practical and engaging conversation about some aspect of our faith. A program is planned for Monday, September 12, 2011.

LUC MEETING: North Anthracite Council – League of Ukrainian Catholics will meet this Sunday, August 28, 2011, SS Cyril & Methodius, U.C.C. 706 Warren St., Berwick, PA. Moleben Prayer Service at 2:00 PM, business session at 2:30 PM followed by. New members warmly welcomed. Dorothy Jamula, President 822-5354

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: All Married faithful are invited to join Archbishop Metropolitan Stefan at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral on October 23, 2011 for the celebration of their Wedding Anniversaries followed by a Banquet in their honor in the Cathedral Hall. Cost: $30.00 per Anniversary Couple and $20.00 per Guest.
Registration forms are available if you are interested in attending this lovely celebration.

RUMMAGE SALE: Items are being collected for the annual Rummage Sale sponsored by SS Peter & Paul Women’s Society in October. If you have any household items to be donated please call one of the members of the Society or bring them to the church on weekends or the Hall on certain days.

Saturday, August 20
4:00 PM Mary Sawka – Sophie Lucia

Sunday, August 21 TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners.

Wednesday, August 24 – 8:30 AM
For the Country Ukraine on the occasion of Independence

Friday, August 26– 8:30 AM
Carol Klimchak – Frank & Maureen Pacuska

Saturday, August 27 – 4:00 PM
Frances Bencho – Charles & Kimberley Demuzzia

Sunday, August 28 – 8:30AM
ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week August 20 – 27 by George Pryslak & Family in memory of all deceased members of Toma Family.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Julie Williams for her donation of flowers for this week in memory of her sister Mary Sawka.

From the Archbishop’s Desk
Glory to Jesus Christ
In a special way, I ask you to pray for Ukrainians worldwide on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine, celebrating on August 24th, 2011.
We ask the faithful to pray for our beloved Ukraine. The power of our United Prayer will inspire the peace and advancement we all desire for Ukraine.
Metropolitan Stefan Soroka

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: All Married faithful are invited to join Archbishop Metropolitan Stefan at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral on October 23, 2011 for the celebration of their Wedding Anniversaries followed by a Banquet in their honor in the Cathedral Hall. Cost: $30.00 per Anniversary Couple and $20.00 per Guest.
Registration forms are available if you are interested in attending this lovely celebration.

Saturday, August 13
4:00 PM Mary Bilak – John & Patricia Bonsavage

Sunday, August 14 NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Monday, August 15 THE DORMITION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
4:00 PM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
BLESSING OF FLOWERS –
ANOINTING OF HOLY OIL – MYROVANIA

Saturday, August 20
4:00 PM Mary Sawka – Sophie Lucia

Sunday, August 21 TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

The Feast of the Dormition of the
Most Holy Mother Of God
August 15th

The day of the death of the Most Holy Mother of God is called the Dormition (or falling asleep) in our Church, for her body did not know corruption after death, but together with her soul was taken up into heaven, hence, another name for the feast is “the Assumption”. We have historical data to indicate how long the Mother of God remained on earth after the ascension of Christ into heaven, nor when, where, or how she died, for the Gospels say nothing of this.
Three days before the death of Mary, the Archangel Gabriel appeared and announced to her from her Son, Jesus Christ, the time of her departure into eternity. On the day of her death, in a miraculous manner the Apostles gathered in Jerusalem although they had been scattered in various countries of the then known world. St. Thomas was the only Apostle absent. The Mother of God expressed her wish to be buried in Gethsemane near her parents and her spouse, Joseph. Christ, in person, came accompanied by Angels and Saints to escort His Most Holy Mother to heaven. The Apostles, while singing holy hymns, carried the body of Mary to the grave where they remained keeping vigil for three days. On the third day, St. Thomas came from afar and desired very much to view for the last time the Most Pure Mother of God. When the grave was opened, her body was not there, only the funeral clothes in which the body had been wrapped. The Apostles then realized that Mary had been taken up body and soul into heaven.
Some ancient Trpicons prescribe the blessing of fruit of the vine (grapes), not on the feast of the Transfiguration, but on the feast of the Dormition. In the Greek Nicolo-Casulan Typicon of the twelfth-thirteenth century, we read: “Let it be known that, on the feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, the 15th of August, grapes are blessed and eaten in church after the Divine Liturgy according to an ancient tradition.” The Typicon of Sinai of the year 1214 contains the same prescription. Similarly, the Typicons of the Lavra of St. Athanasius on Athos prescribes the blessing of grapes on the 15th of August.
We have the custom of blessing flowers on the feast of the Dormition. The Typicon of Father I. Dolnytskyj says: “Wherever the custom prevails of blessing flowers, let it be done after the Prayer behind the Ambo or after the Dismissal Prayer of the Divine Liturgy.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week August 13-20 by Rita Rentko in memory of her husband Steve Rentko

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Arlene Jones for her bouquet of flowers for the Holy Day Monday, August 15th for a Special Occasion..

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS~ We extent our Birthday Greetings to Mary Oshirak who will celebrate her Birthday on Monday, August 15. ~ MNOHYA I BLAHAYA LITA!

HOLY DAY: Please note the Dormition of the Mother of God is celebrated on this coming Monday, August 15th. Divine Liturgy will be 4:00 PM. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. Bring your flowers to be blessed. The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at Transfiguration of Our Lord, Nanticoke, PA at 6:00 PM. Please try to attend to worship and offers prayers to the Mother of God.

LUC MEETING: North Anthracite Council – League of Ukrainian Catholics will meet on Sunday, August 28, 2011, at Ezzyk’s Farm in Berwick. Outdoor Moleben Prayer Service “under the trees” at 2:00pm, business session at 2:30pm followed by traditional annual summer picnic. This is a family-oriented event in the beautiful mountains of Berwick. Come enjoy an afternoon of spiritual and social well-being including a generous buffet and Ezzyk’s famous sweet corn. All members and their families are invited. New members warmly welcomed. For additional information and directions, contact: Dorothy Jamula, President at 822-5354; your pastor; or any LUC member of the parish.
Just a reminder: FLEA MARKET AND RUMMAGE SALE: The date of the sale will be October 14/15th. If any change we will notify all. If you wish to contribute any items such as household, dishes, pots, pans, linens, bedding, blankets and many more articles useful to be sold and in good condition for the Rummage Sale, please bring to the church or contact one of the members of the Women’s Society.

Saturday, Aug.6 TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
4:00 PM Peter Bosack – Clara Patrylak
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania after the Blessing of Fruit

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

Saturday, Aug. 13
4:00 PM Mary Bilak – John & Patricia Bonsavage

Sunday, Aug. 14 NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

BLESSING OF FRUIT: On the feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord this Saturday, Father Michael will have the blessing of fruit and followed by Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania.

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD

The feast of the Transfiguration is one of the twelve principal feasts of our Church, having a one-day pre-feast and a seven-day post-feast. This feast falls during that time when the fruits of the earth reach maturity. From the earliest times in the Eastern Church, on this day fruit is blessed in thanksgiving to God for the first0fruits of the earth. This custom was adopted by the Christian Church from the Old Testament which prescribed that fruit be brought to the Temple of the Lord. In the Book of Exodus we read: “You shall carry the first-fruits of the corn of your ground to the house of the Lord your God.”
The custom of blessing the first fruits in church was prescribed in the Canons of the Holy Apostles at the end of the third century. The Apostolic Constitutions of the fourth century have a prayer for the blessing of first fruits. The local Synod of Carthage in the forth sixth rule gave prescriptions concerning the first fruits that are brought to church. The Sixth Ecumenical Council spoke of the blessing of the firs fruits of grapes and wheat. In the Typicons century and in the Typicon of Evergetes Monastery of the tenth century no mention was made of the blessing of the vine, that is, grapes.
In Greece, in the month of August grapes and wheat, which are the more important fruits, reach their maturity, for this reason, the custom of blessing the grapes and ears of wheat in church on the feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord prevailed there. In Rus-Ukraine, grapes of the vine were replaced by apples and other fruits.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week August 6-13 by Jule Wido in memory of her son Frank T. Wido.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar candles that will burn for all services for the month of August, is requested by Thomas Sawka in memory of all deceased members of the Sawka Family.

BOOK SALE: St. John Byzantine Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre, Twp., PA. will conduct a Collectible Book Sale at the Parish Hall 756 E. Northampton St. on Friday, Aug. 12/5-9 PM, Saturday, Aug. 13/8AM-3PM and Sunday, Aug. 14/10AM-3PM. Sunday will be half price day.

CENTENNIAL LOTTERY TICKETS; Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Nanticoke is slated to celebrate its 100 Year Anniversary in 2012. We will be hosting monthly activities and events during the Centennial year. We are having a special lottery which will have a winner for 52 weeks. Match the evening daily number and win $100. The lottery will run from the Centennial kick-off date which is Sunday, September 4, 2011 and continue each and every Sunday until August 26, 2012. This lottery is different from other lotteries in 3 ways: the prize will be $100, the payout day is Sunday only, and the cost is $10 per ticket.
If you would like to purchase tickets, please contact Mike and Jill Gagliardi at 842-4603 or e mail jillygags@aol.com

SAINT MARY’S, McADOO invites you to their 4th annual Homecoming Picnic, 210 W. Blaine St., McAdoo, PA – Friday, Aug. 19th – 6 – 10 PM, Saturday, Aug. 20th – 12 noon – 10 PM and Sunday, Aug. 21st 11 -7 PM.

Saturday, July 30
4:00 PM Evelyn Romashko – Sister Irene & Joseph Zak

Sunday, July 31 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Saturday, August 6 TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
4:00 PM BLESSING OF FRUIT –
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
Peter Bosack – Clara Patrylak

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week July 30-August 5 by Charles Drazba & Family in memory of Charles & Anna Drazba.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The Parish Women’s Society will be sponsoring a Rummage Sale in the fall. Now is the time to start packing things that are no longer useful to you and donate them to the sale. Bring items to the church or call one of the Society members to arrange for pick up.

PILGRIMAGE: A Pilgrimage for Peace will be held at Holy Dormition Byzantine Franciscan Friary at Sybertsville, PA on Sunday, August 7th. Come and gather to pray for peace! The annual Pilgrimage for Peace will start at 11:00 AM. Anointing for Healing at 1:00 PM. Concert by the Vespers Choral Group at 2:00 PM. Panachida at 3:00 PM. Food will be served 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and after the 4:00 PM Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop William. Not many responded to making this day a Pilgrimage for Peace. A bus is not feasible at this time. A few will be driving and if you are interested contact the office.

UKRAINIAN SEMINARY DAY: The 77th Annual Ukrainian Seminary Day will be held this Sunday, July 31, 2011 at St. Nicholas Picnic Grove, Route 901, Primrose, Minersville, PA. The Most Reverend Stefan Soroka, Archbishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia and clergy of the South Anthracite Deanery will celebrate The Divine Liturgy at 11:00 AM. Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, food and drinks will be available throughout the day.

Saturday, July 23
4:00 PM Mary Sawka – Pinaha & Szewszuk Families

Sunday, July24 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Saturday, July 30
4:00 PM Evelyn Romashko – Sister Irene & Joseph Zak

Sunday, July 31 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

UKRAINIAN SEMINARY DAY: The 77th Annual Ukrainian Seminary Day will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at St. Nicholas Picnic Grove, Route 901, Primrose, Minersville, PA. The Most Reverend Stefan Soroka, Archbishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia and clergy of the South Anthracite Deanery will celebrate The Divine Liturgy at 11:00 AM. Entertainment will be provided by “The Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble of North East Penna.” at 1:00 PM. The Pennsylvania Villagers Polka Band will provide polka and dance music from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Home-made ethnic foods will be sold throughout the day. Arts and Crafts will be on display and for sale. A theme Basket Auction of over 30 baskets will be conducted throughout the day. Admission and parking are free.

WELCOME: We are pleased to welcome Father Michael Lenz
to celebrate the Divine Liturgies for our parish while Father Roman is on vacation.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week July 23-30 by George Pryslak & Family in memory of Michael Pryslak.

BUILDING/IMPROVEMENT FUND: Our thanks of gratitude are expressed to those who donated to our Parish Building/Improvement Fund in the amount of $650 in memory of Mary Bilak by the following: Michael & Frances Furgalia, Steven & Anna Shuscavage, Neighbors, Barno Family, Al & Dolores Chesna, Jane, Carol& Jerry Hummel, Dr. & Mrs. William Wasnick, Julie & Bob Williams, Julie Wido, Helen Sirak, Stephania Zearfoss and Daniel Bilak. Your generous donations are greatly appreciated.

FLEA MARKET AND RUMMAGE SALE:. If you wish to contribute any items such as household, dishes, pots, pans, linens, bedding, blankets and many more articles useful to be sold and in good condition for the Rummage Sale, please bring to the church or contact one of the members of the Women’s Society.

PILGRIMAGE: A Pilgrimage for Peace will be held at Holy Dormition Byzantine Franciscan Friary at Sybertsville, PA on Sunday, August 7th. Come and gather to pray for peace! The annual Pilgrimage for Peace will start at 11:00 AM. Anointing for Healing at 1:00 PM. Concert by the Vespers Choral Group at 2:00 PM. Panachida at 3:00 PM. Food will be served 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and after the 4:00 PM Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop William. If we can have at least 30 people interested in attending this Pilgrimage a bus will be available at the cost of $30 per person. Please try to make this a day for our parish to participate in the Prayers, etc. If you are interested please call Ron at 779-4407 or Ann 829-4202

Saturday, July 16
4:00 PM Rose Sivick – Michael & Ann Marie Sivick

Sunday, July 17
SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE SIX ECUMENICAL COUNCILS
8:30 AM
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

No Divine Liturgies for the week – Father Roman on vacation

Saturday, July 23
4:30 PM Mary Sawka – Pinaha & Szewszuk Families

Sunday, July 24
8:30 AM SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

UKRAINIAN SEMINARY DAY: The 77th Annual Ukrainian Seminary Day will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at St. Nicholas Picnic Grove, Route 901, Primrose, Minersville, PA. The Most Reverend Stefan Soroka, Archbishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia and clergy of the South Anthracite Deanery will celebrate The Divine Liturgy at 11:00 AM. Entertainment will be provided by “The Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble of North East Penna.” at 1:00 PM. The Pennsylvania Villagers Polka Band will provide polka and dance music from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Home-made ethnic foods will be sold throughout the day. Arts and Crafts will be on display and for sale. A theme Basket Auction of over 30 baskets will be conducted throughout the day. Admission and parking are free.

We, your parishioners of SS Peter & Paul wish you, FATHER ROMAN a very happy and safe trip to the Ukraine. May your visit with your family be enjoyable. God be with you in your travels.
Father Michael, from the Franciscan Holy Dormition of Sybertsville, PA will be substituting for Father Roman while he is on his vacation at all the weekend and Holy Day Divine Liturgies.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week July 16 – 23 by Mary Ann Medura in memory of George Krasnavage.

PICNIC: Thanks are given to all who attended the Parish Family Picnic last Sunday. Many thanks for all the good food, desserts, monetary gifts, etc. to those who contributed to make the affair possible. It was a great turn out and all enjoyed the day.

PILGRIMAGE: A Pilgrimage for Peace will be held at Holy Dormition Byzantine Franciscan Friary at Sybertsville, PA on Sunday, August 7th. Come and gather to pray for peace! The annual Pilgrimage for Peace will start at 11:00 AM. Anointing for Healing at 1:00 PM. Concert by the Vespers Choral Group at 2:00 PM. Panachida at 3:00 PM. Food will be served 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and after the 4:00 PM Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop William.
A small bus has been discussed for this trip and if you would be interested in attending please contact the office – Ann 829-4202. Further information will follow if enough persons are interested.

Saturday, July 9
4:00 PM George Krasnavage – Shirley Konabroski

Sunday, July 10 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, July 13
8:30 AM William Kloap – Florence Kloap & Family

Friday, July 15
8:30 AM Mary Valadja – Joan Kryger

Saturday, July 16
4:00 PM Rose Sivick – Michael & Ann Marie Sivick

Sunday, July 17 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE SIX ECUMENICAL COUNCILS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week
July 9 – 16 by Albert Piston in memory of Daniel Piston.

ALTAR CANDLES: The Altar Candles are requested to burn at all Church Services for the Month of July by a Family Member in memory of – Boyson, Hennessey, Porter, Slabinski and Stadulis Families.

PARISH PICNIC: The Parish Family Picnic will be held this Sunday, July 10 in the Church Hall starting at 1:00 PM.

PILGRIMAGE: A Pilgrimage for Peace will be held at Holy Dormition Byzantine Franciscan Friary – Sunday, August 7th. Come and gather to pray for peace! The annual Pilgrimage for Peace will start at 11:00 AM. Anointing for Healing at 1:00 PM. Concert by the Vespers Choral Group at 2:00 PM. Panachida at 3:00 PM. Food will be served 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and after the 4:00 PM Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop William.

RUMMAGE SALE: The Women’s society is planning to have a Rummage Sale in the fall. If you have any items usable for this sale, please bring them to the Church or the Church Hall.

BUILDING/IMPROVEMENT FUND: We wish to thank Pamela Pisarcik for her donation to the Building/Improvement Fund in memory of Mary Bilak.