SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Saturday, Sept. 26
4:00 PM The Sivick Family – Rose Sivick

Sunday, Sept. 27 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioner

Wednesday, Sept. 30
8:30 AM Helen Gbur – John & Monica Bergin

Thursday, Oct. 1 PROTECTION OF THE THEOTOKOS
Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
9:30 AM Peter Hubick – Marie Baltimore & Michellene Allen

Friday, Oct. 2
8:30 AM Andrew Patrylak – John & Nancy Seiple

Saturday, Oct. 3
4:00pm Frank Kulick – Marie & Mike Chudoda

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

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
Saturday 6:00 PM – Sunday 10:30 AM

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY: Catechetical Sunday has long been a feature in American religious education. What better way to open the school year than to acknowledge that what we need to learn to best express our being “made in the image and likeness of God” than to focus on Christ the Teacher?
Catechetical Sunday reaffirms our commitment to the awesome task of students and teachers in effect in each parishioner. In prayer we renew our efforts to provide the opportunity to learn and become teachers and models to others.
Our emphasis is not only upon those enrolled in programs for school-age children – includes all who take advantage of the various “adult education” sessions that may occur throughout the coming year in our parish – especially during the holy season of the Great Lent, the special time we have as a means to assess our lives and prepare for the resurrection of Chris, and ultimately, ourselves.
Today Catechetical Sunday we consider the idea that learning is a life-long process and we are all students of every age. In this we realize that instruction is not merely a series of classes, but a part of our journey toward eternity the happy ever-after. We join today to ask God to grant to us, His servants, our students, our teachers and ourselves “many happy years!”
THE GENERATION OF FAITH SESSION: This session of the Liturgical Year was prepared and narrated by Geri Kolotelo, Anna Bosack, Gabe Metric and Ron Kachinko was very well presented. If you did not attend or were unable to attend, the following explanation is as follows.
The Liturgical Year
Each year, the Church brings to our attention the principal events in the life of Our Lord and his Mother, the achievements of the saints, and the theological doctrines of the Faith. This annual cycle of feasts, fasts and commemorations is called the Liturgical Year.
The Meaning of the Liturgical Year
The liturgical year is a school of prayer. Just as the divinely instituted feasts of the Old Testament reminded the people of Israel of the principal events of their history, and allowed them to renew their covenant with God, the Church’s liturgical year recounts:
The creation of the world, the fall of Man, and coming judgment – giving us cause for repentance;
The Incarnation, life, sufferings, death, Resurrection and Ascension of the only-begotten Word of God, for our sakes – giving us cause for thanksgiving;
The lives of the Mother of God and of the saints – giving us cause for thanksgiving and hope, and encouragement in our own lives.
But the liturgical year is also a source of God’s grace. Through each feast and commemoration, the meaning of the feast is made present in the Church, and the grace of the feast is recalled; this meaning and grace enters into and enlightens the minds and hearts of the faithful as they take part in the liturgical year.
Finally, the liturgical year is a means of union with Christ. As we remember the events which led to our redemption, and the deeds of those who have lived under grace, the Holy Spirit (through the Church’s liturgy) directs our minds and hearts toward the goal of salvation for ourselves and those around us, to so live in this life as to be made fit for eternal life in heaven.

Learning more about the Liturgical Year
The best way to understand and benefit from the liturgical year is to keep the feasts, attentively and prayerfully! The feasts of the liturgical year have a freshness which makes it possible to learn from then, and thus draw nearer to God, in a new way every time we come back to them.
Much can also be learned from asking questions about the liturgy from a priest, cantor or other knowledgeable person.
For example, the hymn “All you who have been baptized into Christ have been clothed with Christ, Alleluia!” occurs at the Divine Liturgy on the feasts of the Nativity (December 25), Theophany (January 6), Lazarus Saturday, Pascha, throughout Bright Week and on Pentecost. By noticing this, combined with a little knowledge of the Church’s history, one can not only recognize these as days which the Church associates with baptism – but can go deeper into the significant of baptism as our own dying and being reborn with Christ, so that we might live with Him forever.
Just as God has provided us with the natural year as a cycle of light and darkness, sowing, weeding and harvest, so He has provided us with the liturgical year as a year of grace.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week
September 26 – October 3 by Eleanor Trotsky in memory of her parents Michael and Mary Onderko.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Rose Sivick for her donation of 2 – $25 Bouquets of flowers this week in memory of all deceased members of the Sivick Family.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Michael Herman who was called to his eternal rest. May his memory be eternal. Vichnya Pamyat!

BUILDING FUND: Thank you to those who donated to our Church Building Fund in memory of Michael Herman: Lois Monka, Jule Wido and Mildred Skubanicz. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

CARD PARTY: The Blessed Virgin Mary Guild of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church will sponsor its 77th Annual Card Party/Social on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 2:00pm in the Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton. A variety of door and non-player prizes will be awarded. Coffee and cake will be served. Admission $5.00. Tickets will be available at the door. Doors open at 1:00pm. Players are encouraged to bring their own cards and table games. The public is invited to attend. For information phone Kathleen Izak at 346-2414

CRAFT SALE: SS Cyril & Methodius, U.C.C., Warren St. & First Ave., Berwick, PA will sponsor a Craft Sale Saturday, October 31, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Interested Crafter: Tables are $15 for 8’ table. Call Janina after 5:00 PM at 570-759-2824. Lunch will be available from 11:00 AM with a variety of ethnic foods and baked goods.

RUMMAGE SALE: The Women’s Society Rummage Sale to be held on Friday, October 9th from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Society is asking for donations of baked goods for the sale, if you would be so kind to donate some goodies it will be greatly appreciated. A small menu of food will be available for sale at the Rummage Sale. Please sign up if you will be donating any baked goods.
THANKS: Our thanks to Rose Sivick for her monetary donation to the Rummage Sale and to all those who have already donated items for the Sale. We are still accepting any household items, clothing, furniture, etc.

No Divine Liturgies Monday, Sept. 21st through Thursday, Sept. 24
Father Roman will be attending the Clergy Retreat.

Friday, September 25
8:30 AM Walter Rembish – Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Havay

Saturday, September 26
4:00 PM The Sivick Family – Rose Sivick

Sunday, September 27 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30AM God’s Blessing and Good Health on all parishioners.

Transfiguration of Our Lord Weekend Divine Liturgies:
Saturday 6:00 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM

FLOWERS: (omitted in last weeks bulletin) Our thanks for 2 bouquets of flowers also donated last week by Mrs. Florence Kloap 1 bouquet in memory of her husband William Kloap and 1 bouquet in memory of Helen Rich, sister to William Kloap.

CHURCH EVENTS: The Church Council meeting was held on Thursday, September 10th, 2009, plans were conducted for future events for fund-raisers. A vote was passed to sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner, Wednesday, November 4th. Tickets will be sold at $8 for adults and $4 for children. Take outs will be from 4 – 5:30 PM and serving from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Your help is needed in preparation and in selling and purchasing tickets.
If you would like to donate a new Item for the Chinese Auction, please bring to the Church or contact Mary Ann Kachinko at 779-4502. Also some of those wonderful baked goods will be greatly appreciated.
A Pyrohy sale will be held on Tuesday, December 1st. The preparation of Potatoes will be on Monday, November 30th. Without the help of you parishioners, these project will not be a success, so if you could possibly come out to help with any or all of the projects it will be rewarding to you and your Church. Come on out and join in for a day of good fellowship.

RUMMAGE SALE: Remember the Women’s Society Rummage Sale to be held on Friday, October 9th from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. All items will be accepted for this sale. Please bring the items to the church or call one of the members to help or pick up. The Society is asking for donations of baked goods for the sale, if you would be so kind to donate some goodies it will be greatly appreciated. A small menu of food will be available for sale at the Rummage Sale. Please sign up if you will be donating any baked goods. Thank you…

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Transfiguration of Our Lord U.C.C., Hanover Section of Nanticoke is sponsoring an Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, October 4, 2009 in the Church Hall, Bliss and Center Sts., from Noon – 4:00 P.M. Tickets are $8.00 and may be purchased in advance until Wednesday, September 30th . Tickets will also be available at the door. However, all advanced sale tickets will be entered in a drawing for a bottle of wine and a quart of Mr. Gagliardi’s Secret Sauce. For tickets or more information, please call Jill Gagliardi at 824-4603. A Ukrainian Auction, featuring theme baskets – each with a homemade or handcrafted treat – is being held in conjunction with the dinner.

LOTTERY TICKETS: The November Lottery tickets are available. Please try to do your share for this fund-raiser. If you could possibly take some to sell please contact Mike Sinko. We are short of sellers and your help will be appreciated.

Saturday, September 5 – 4:00 PM
Andrew Patrylak – Michael & Dolores Sinko
Blessing of a new Holy Gospel dedicated by Clara Patrylak and Family
In memory of Andrew Patrylak

Sunday, September 6 – 8:30 AM
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Tuesday, September 8 – 10:00 AM – Solemn Feast Day
BIRTH OF THE THEOTOKOS – Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, September 9 – 8:30 AM
Louis Kolotelo – Geri Kolotelo

Friday, September 11 – 8:30 AM
Mary Mikula – Donna Kashula

Saturday, September 12 – 4:00 PM
Veronica Carpa – Charles Drazba

Sunday, September 13 – 8:30AM
SUNDAY BEFORE THE EXALTATION OF THE CROSS
God’s Blessing and Good Health for all parishioners.

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING COMBINED WITH GENERATION OF FAITH:
A combination meeting of the Church Council and Generation of the Faith will be held on Thursday, September 10th at 6:30 PM in the church Hall. September is the beginning of the Church Liturgical Year and plans for the year will be discussed. Everyone is welcome to Participate. Thank you for your cooperation.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week September 5 – 12 by Eleanor Trotsky in memory of Husband Anthony Trotsky.

FLOWERS; Our thanks to Helene Sirak for her donation of flowers last week (omitted from the bulletin) in memory of her husband Michael Sirak.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The Women’s Society will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 8th in the Church Hall at 6:30 PM. All members are urged to please attend this meeting. New members are always welcome. President Irene Frisbie will preside.

THE BIRTH OF THE THEOTOKOS: This Solemn Feast day is Tuesday, September 8th. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 AM. Parishioners are asked to attend this Liturgy to honor of the Mother of God. This notes the first Feast Day of the Liturgical year.

LUC MEETING: The League of Ukrainian Catholics North Anthracite Council will meet on Sunday, September 13, 2009, 3:00 PM at St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 430 North 7th Ave, Scranton. Moleben for the Canonization of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky will be at 3:00 PM; the meeting and fellowship will follow. Members are asked to attend, guests are always welcome.

Saturday, August 22 – 4:00 PM
Walter Remish – 40th Day – Jack, Annetta – Jacklyn Rudeski

Sunday, August 23 – 8:30 AM
TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, August 26 – 8:30 AM
Helen Carlo – Graziano Family

Friday, August 28 – 8:30 AM
Frank Kulick – Judy Jones & Family

Saturday, August 25 – 4:00 PM
BEHEADING OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
The Sivick Family – Rose Sivick

Sunday, August 26 – 8:30AM
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Blessing and Good Health for all parishioners

GENERATION OF FAITH: A Generation of Faith meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall. We will plan for the Liturgical Year, which begins in September. Hope to see you at this informative meeting.
Thank you for your participation. If you have any questions, please contact Father Roman.

SANCUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week by Charles Drazba in memory of Veronica Drazba.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Helene Sirak for her donation of flowers this week in memory of her son-in-law Mark Skopek.

LUC PICNIC: The League of Ukrainian Catholics, North Anthracite Council Annual Family Picnic will be held this Sunday, August 23rd at the beautiful Ezzyks Farm, Berwick PA. Moleben service will be at 2:00 PM, meeting and fellowship to follow. Guests are always welcome.

RUMMAGE SALE: Now is the time to clean out all of your unwanted households. Your items are being accepted for the Women’s Society Rummage Sale to be held in our Church Hall in October. Bring your items to the Church or call one of the members to help you with delivery. All household items such as small furniture, bedding, curtains, drapes, glasses, dishes, knick knacks, etc. will be appreciated.

Saturday, August 1
4:00 PM Michael Sirak – Wife Helene Sirak

Sunday, August 2 NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioner

Wednesday, August 5
8:30 AM

Thursday, August 6 TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
SOLEMN HOLY DAY – BLESSING OF FRUIT

Friday, August 7
8:30 AM

Saturday, August 8
4:00 PM 

Sunday, August 9 TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST – APOSTLE MATTHIAS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

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TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
Saturday 6:00 PM – Sunday 10:30 AM

BLESSING OF FRUIT
Thursday, August 6 is the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord. It is the tradition to have the blessing of fruit on this feast day. Bring your fruit to the Divine Liturgy for blessing.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week
in memory of

HALL AND CHURCH: We thank the women of the parish who devoted their time and energy to come out and clean the Church the Hall and Hall Kitchen. We appreciate the help and may God bless them with good health.

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD PARISH PICNIC: Transfiguration of Our Lord Church will hold it’s Parish Picnic at the Church Hall on next Sunday, August 9 following 10:30 AM Divine Liturgy 12:00 NOON. Everyone is welcome! This is a covered dish event. The Parish will provide Hotdogs, Hamburg’s, and Beverages. Baked Goods are also needed. Contact Lisa Placek for any questions.
SS Peter and Paul, Plymouth parishioners are invited. Bring a covered dish.

BUILDING FUND: The Donations to our Church Building/Improvement Fund is greatly appreciated. We Thank: Joe and Ann Marie Onderko, Don and Donna Winsock and family, F. J. Gawat Insurance Agency – in memory of Walter Rembish.

HOLY DORMITION PILGRIMAGE: The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate invites our parish family to attend the 55th Holy Dormition (Assumption) Pilgrimage on August 8 – 9, 2009 in Sloatsburg, NY. A full schedule of the two days Pilgrimage is posted in the Vestibule.

BUS TRIP TO PILGRIMAGE: League of Ukrainian Catholics, North Anthracite council is sponsoring a bus to the 55th Holy Dormition Assumption Pilgrimage on Sunday, August 9th in the beautiful grounds of the Villa of Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate. Highlights of the day include an outdoor Hierarchical Divine Liturgy and Moleben to the Blessed Mother of God, along with other services and devotions: healing service, blessing of flowers and religious items, Stations of the Cross, confessions and more. Contact Kathleen Izak, Dorothy Jamula, Janina Everett $20 per person

Saturday, July 18
4:00 PM Bernard Kachinko – Children Donna, Carol, Robbie and
Bernie Kachinko
Sunday, July 19 SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE
SIX ECUMENICAL COUNCILS
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

No Divine Liturgies during this week

Saturday, July 25
4:00 PM Frank Kulick – Glennon Family

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

RUMMAGE SALE: Plans are in the making for a Rummage Sale sponsored by our parish Women’s Society. The tentative date set is October 2-3, 2009 in the Church Hall. Start collecting all your unwanted items for the sale.

Continued with prayers:
SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week July 18-25 by Vera Hubick in memory of her husband Peter Hubick.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Gabe Metric for the donation of 2 bouquets this week in memory of his wife Barbara Metric.

CONGRATULATIONS: Our Best Wishes are extended to Donald and Donna Winsock who celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary on July 5th. Many more Happy Healthy Years. Mnohya Lita!

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.

HOLY DORMITION PILGRIMAGE: The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate invites our parish family to attend the 55th Holy Dormition (Assumption) Pilgrimage on August 8 – 9, 2009 in Sloatsburg, NY. A full schedule of the two days Pilgrimage is posted in the Vestibule.

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION “PICNIC”: SS Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church this Sunday, July 19, 2009 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Come and enjoy the ethnic food, fun & live entertainment ~ Kazka Dance Group at 1:00PM, Shoreliners 3:00 – 6:00 PM ~ SS Cyril & Methodius Parish Picnic Grove, Freas Ave & Eaton St, Berwick PA 18603.
Take outs after 2:30 PM, please bring your own containers. Additional information call: 570-759-2824

SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Walter Rembish who was called to his eternal rest. May his memory be forever. Vichnya Pamyat!

The Cemetery fund – This week collection 16 Envelopes $93.00
The cost of maintenance is $475 a month.
Please, if we all use our envelopes for the cemetery it would be a big help

Saturday, June 27
4:00 PM Demetri and Anna Carpa – Charles Drazba

Sunday, June 28 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioner

Monday, June 29 FEAST OF SS PETER AND PAUL – HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
10:00 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
A short version of Blessing of Holy Water. Blessing of people.
Anointing of Holy Oil Myrovania

PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY
Wednesday, July 1
8:00 AM John Phillips – 40th day – Brother Peter and Vivian Phillips

Friday, July 3
8:00 AM Peter Hubick – George & Ilaris Krenitsky

Saturday, July 4
4:00 PM Veronica Semcheski – John & Nancy Semcheski

Sunday, July 5 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

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The Lives of Saints Peter and Paul
THE HOLY APOSTLE PETER
The son of Jonah and brother of Andrew the First-Called, of the tribe of Simeon and the town of Bethsaida, he was a fisherman and was at first called Simon, but the Lord was pleased to call him Cephas, or Peter (Jn 1:42). He was the first of the disciples to give clear expression to his faith in the Lord Jesus, saying: “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God” (Mt 16:16). His love for the Lord was very strong, and his faith in Him went from strength to strength.
When the Lord was put on trial, Peter denied him three times, but it needed only one look into the face of the Lord, and Peter’s soul was filled with shame and repentance. After the descent of the Holy Spirit, Peter became a fearless and powerful preacher of the Gospel. After his first sermon in Jerusalem, about 3,000 souls were converted to the Faith. He preached the Gospel throughout Palestine and Asia Minor, in Italy and Illyria. He performed many wonders, healing the sick and raising the dead, and even his shadow had the power of healing the sick. He had a major struggle with Simon the Magician, who declared himself to be from God but was actually a servant of the devil. He finally put him to shame and overcame him.
Peter was condemned to death on the order of the wicked Emperor Nero, a friend of Simon’s. After installing Linus as Bishop of Rome and exhorting and encouraging the flock of Christ there, Peter went to his death with joy. When he saw the cross before him, he asked the executioner to crucify him upside-down, because he felt himself unworthy to die in the same way as his Lord. And so this great servant of the greatest Master went to his rest and received a crown of eternal glory.

THE HOLY APOSTLE PAUL
Born in Tarsus and of the tribe of Benjamin, he was formerly called Saul and studied under Gamaliel. He was a Pharisee and a persecutor of Christians. He was wondrously converted to the Christian faith by the Lord Himself, who appeared to him on the road to Damascus. He was baptized by the Apostle Ananias, named Paul and enrolled in the work of the Great Apostles.
He preached the Gospel everywhere with burning zeal, from the borders of Arabia to the land of Spain, among both the Jews and the heathen, and receiving the title of “The Apostle to the Gentiles.” His fearful sufferings were matched only by his superhuman endurance. Through all the years of his preaching, he hung from day to day like a thread between life and death.
Filling his days and nights with toil and sufferings for Christ, organizing the Church in many places and receiving a high level of perfection, he was able to say: “I live, yet not I but Christ lives in me” (Gal 2:20). He was beheaded in Rome in the reign of Nero, at the same time as St. Peter

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week
June 27 –July 4 by Anna Bosack in memory of all deceased members of the
Bosack Family

BUILDING FUND: Our thanks to Gloria Dran for her donation of $100 to our Building Fund in memory of

PICNIC: PLEASE don’t forget to sign up for the Covered Dish Picnic. The chart is in the vestibule and it is made easy when the amount attending is known. Whatever you wish to contribute is your choice. This affair will be held Sunday, July 12th in the Church Hall at 1:00 PM. Free of charge, only bring a covered dish. Opened to all parishioners and their families.

HOLY DORMITION PILGRIMAGE: The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate invites our parish family to attend the 55th Holy Dormition (Assumption) Pilgrimage on August 8 – 9, 2009 in Sloatsburg, NY. A full schedule of the two days Pilgrimage is posted in the Vestibule.

SS Peter and Paul are the patron Saints of our Church.
This is a Holy Day of Obligation
It will be a glad celebration if all parishioners attend the Divine Liturgy on this day.
To pray and give thanks to our Patron Saints and to ask for God’s Blessing on all parishioners, priests and benefactors of this parish. The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Monday, June 29th at 10:00 AM in our Church. Please pay tribute to the Apostles of our Patron named Church. Father Roman will be happy to see many attending the Divine Liturgy as this is a Special Holy Day for our Parish. Father will have a short version of Blessing of Holy Water. You can bring container to take home the blessed water to your homes and family. Anointing of Holy oil and Myrovonia. Please attend this Holy day of Obligation.

Saturday, June 13
4:00 PM All Deceased members of Sivick Family – Rose Sivick

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

Wednesday, June 17
8:30 AM Anna Hamuka – The Kratt Family

Friday, June 19
8:30 AM Christopher Burke – Bob & Nancy Johnson
7:00 PM MOLEBEN TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Come to pray the Moleben to Jesus Christ for your special intentions

Saturday, June 20 God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Living Fathers
4:00 PM of SS Peter & Paul U.C.C. and
Everlasting Life for all Deceased Fathers of the Parish

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

THE U.S. FLAG IS A SYMBOL

The U.S. flag is a symbol
Of what Americans treasure;
It represents the values
We cherish beyond measure.

Our flag flies high for freedom,
For legal equality,
For Constitutional rights,
And justice for you and me.

Our flag flies high for bravery,
The courage it takes to fight
And even give our lives
For what we know is right.

Our flag flies high for compassion;
We quickly help those in need;
When there’s a need for service,
Americans take the lead.

The American flag is an icon,
Representing the American way;
Our hearts swell with emotion,
When we see it ripple and sway.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week
June 13 – 20 by Albert Piston in memory of Harry Piston.

PICNIC: Don’t forget to sign up for the Covered Dish Picnic. The chart is in the vestibule and it is made easy when the amount attending is known. Whatever you wish to contribute is your choice. Thanks to Rose Sivick for her monetary donation to be used toward the meats. This affair will be held Sunday, July 12th in the Church Hall at 1:00 PM. Free of charge, only bring a covered dish. Opened to all parishioners and their families.

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION “PICNIC”: SS Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church Parochial School Alumni ~Let’s Reunite! Sunday, July 19, 2009 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Come and enjoy the ethnic food, fun & live entertainment ~ Kazka Dance Group at 1:00PM, Shoreliners 3:00 – 6:00 PM ~ SS Cyril & Methodius Parish Picnic Grove, Freas Ave & Eaton St, Berwick PA 18603.
Take outs after 2:30 PM, please bring your own containers. Additional information call: 570-759-2824

In regards to our Cemetery – Please, if you see anyone leaving garbage by the trees or any other spot in the Cemetery, tell them, we do not have garbage pick up, so to please remove your own empty pots, dead flowers, bags from peat or any other garbage. We just had to pay a large sum to remove all that was left and again there is a pile.

Saturday, May 23 – The Sacrament of Reconciliation & Solemn First Holy Communion for Autumn and Tyler Savitski
4:00 PM John & Anna Rudeski – Granddaughter Jaclyn Rudeski

Sunday, May 24 SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE
8:30 AM FIRST ECUMENICAL COUNCIL
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, May 27
8:30 AM Veronica Carpa – John Grish
7:00 PM MOLEBEN TO THE MOTHER OF GOD

Friday, May 29
8:30 AM Mary Kopacz – Ted & Kathy Rembish

Saturday, May 30
4:00 PM Mary Ann Sawka – Thomas Sawka

Sunday, May 31 PENTECOST SUNDAY
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
1:00 PM SERVICES AT OUR CEMETERY

Transfiguration of Our Lord ~ Saturday 6:00 PM – Sunday 10:30 AM

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week,
May 23 -30 by Becky Molecavage in memory of Dimitri Bencho.

FLOWERS: Our bouquet this week to dedicated to all of fallen service men and women. May they rest in Peace.

GENERATION OF FAITH: We welcome all parishioners to join in the Geast of the Pentecost, celebrating the gift of the Holy Spirit given by the Father through Christ to the Church. The session will be held on Saturday, may 30, 209 at 2:30 PM in the Church Hall. Refreshments will be served.

LUC MEETING: The North Anthracite Council of the League of Ukrainian Catholics of America will hold its next monthly meeting on Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2009, at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, 70 Zerby Ave., Edwardsville. Prayer Service begins at 3:00 PM the meeting and fellowship social to follow. Members, please plan to attend, and please bring along a new member! We are also reaching out to members who have not attended in a while – please come to our May meeting!

THANKS: We wish to extend our thanks to our neighbor, Irene Sanders, for the beautiful job she has been doing to the flower bed on the entrance of our parking lot. She also watches over our property for vandals, picks up litter, etc. The flower bed looks great, Thanks and God Bless.

PENTECOST SUNDAY: Green Sunday (Pentecost) is Sunday, May 31, 2009. A service will be celebrated, 1:00 PM at the parish cemetery, weather permitting. Please try to be present for this service to pray for all the deceased members of your families and loved ones. Our priests have been having this service for your benefit for many years and it is a shame that so few come to pray for this purpose once a year. Make a sacrifice to spend one hour with those who have fallen asleep with the Lord.

CENTENNIAL: SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 635 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, will be celebrating its Centennial on Sunday, June 28, 2009. Pontifical Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 1:30 PM. A reception will follow at 3:30 PM at the Waterfront Banquet Facility, 670 North River Street, Plains. Tickets are $38.00 for adults, $14.00 for children 10 and under. Menu choices are Prime Rib or Chicken Marsla. For reservation forms, please contact Verna Kozicki at 824-6090. Reservations are required by June 1, 2009. Forms are available in the vestibule of SS Peter & Paul Church Plymouth, PA.

On Tuesday, May 19th Helen Sirak won the Lottery and requested it to be donated backto our Church in memory of her husband Michael Sirak. We appreciate your kind donation.

To our young parishioners receiving their
First Reconciliation and Solemn First Holy Communion
GOD’S BLESSINGS
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES
To Autumn and Tyler Savitski
And Guest Katherine Abele (Irene Frisbie Granddaughter)

Our Gift to the Fallen

For each soldier that has fallen so that many may stand
We honor their spirit as they pass to God’s hand
For without their sacrifice we would live forever in fear
We pray for their loved ones and provide a salute and a tear
God help us heal the wounds of hate and the misery of war
That is our gift to our fallen heroes that are amongst us no more.

A MEMORIAL DAY PRAYER

Eternal God, Creator of years, of centuries, Lord of whatever is beyond time,
Maker of all species and master of all history —
How shall we speak to you from our smallness and inconsequence?
Except that you have called us to worship you in spirit and in truth;
You have dignified us with loves and loyalties;
You have lifted us up with your loving kindnesses.
Therefore we are bold to come before you without groveling
[though we sometimes feel that low]
and without fear [though we are often anxious].
We sing with spirit and pray with courage because you have dignified us;
You have redeemed us from the aimlessness of things’ going meaninglessly well.
God, lift the hearts of those for whom this holiday is not just diversion,
but painful memory and continued deprivation.
Bless those whose dear ones have died needlessly, wastefully [as it seems]
in accident or misadventure.
We remember with compassion those who have died serving their countries
in the futility of combat.
There is none of us but must come to bereavement and separation, when all the answers we are offered fail the question death asks of each of us.
We believe that you will provide for us as others have been provided with the fulfillment of “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

Saturday, May 16 
4:00 PM  Andrew Patrylak – 40th Day – Wife Clara and Children

Sunday, May 17 SUNDAY OF THE BLIND MAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Monday, May 18
8:30 AM Stanley Dulski – Wife Catherine Dulski
Wednesday, May 20 
8:30 AM Peter Hubick – Brother Michael & Louise Hubiack
7:00 PM MOLEBAN TO THE MOTHER OF GOD

Thursday, May 21 ASCENSION OF OUR LORD – HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Divine Liturgy – Anointing of Holy Oil – Myravania
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Friday, May 22
8:30 AM Rev. Nick Kostiuk – Birthday – Mr. & Mrs. Ron Kachinko & Family

Saturday, May 23 – The Sacrament of Reconciliation & Solemn First Holy Communion for Autumn and Tyler Savitski
4:00 PM John & Anna Rudeski – Granddaughter Jaclyn Rudeski

Sunday, May 24 SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE
8:30 AM FIRST ECUMENICAL COUNCIL
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
Saturday Liturgy – 6:00 PM – Sunday Liturgy – 10:30 AM
Friday 7:00 PM MOLEBAN TO THE MOTHER OF GOD

The feast of the Lord’s Ascension always falls on a Thursday, on the fortieth day after Christ’s resurrection. This is one of the principal feast days of our Lord. It celebrates the memory of Christ’s Ascension into heaven and underscores its significance for Christ and for us. St. John Chrysostom, in his homily on the Ascension says: “Today the human race is completely reconciled with God. The ancient battle and enmity have disappeared. We, who were unworthy to live even on earth _ are now lifted up to heaven, we, who do not even deserve earth, we ascend to heaven and inherit the throne of the King and Lord. Human nature, against which the cherubim guarded paradise, is now raised up above all the cherubim.”

MOTHER’S DAY: Envelopes received late for the Mother’s Day intention:
Anna Smiga, Josephine Oakley and Anna Kopacz.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week May 16-23 by Rita Rentko in memory of Stephen Rentko.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Mary Ann Kachinko & Family for their donation of flowers for this week in memory of Bernard Kachinko.

BIRTHDAY WISHES: Happy Birthday wishes are granted to Irene Frisbie, celebrating her birthday, May 16th. Mnohaya lita! Many more happy, healthy years.

GENERATION OF FAITH: All parishioners are invited to attend the meetin of Generation of Faith on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the church hall. The feast of Pentecost session will be discussed. Thank you for your support for this project of fellowship, prayer and learning.

FESTIVAL: A Film and Food Festival will be held Sunday, June 14 at Ukrainian Homestead, Lehighton, PA. The Film “Folk” will be held at 3:00 PM “A documentary about Ukrainian Folk Dancing in the U.S.” Admission $10 Children 14 and under free. All proceeds benefit the Ukrainian American Heritage Foundation annual folk dance camp for children and young adults. For tickets and information call Paula Holoviak at 570-708-1992. Also the 20th Annual Ukrainian Folk Dance Workshop sponsored by the Ukrainian-American Heritage Foundation will be Monday, June 29 – Friday, July 3 – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Details are listed on the bulletin board in the vestibule.

COUNCIL MEETING: A Church Council meeting will be held in the Church Hall Thursday, May 21st 6:30 PM. All parishioners are invited to attend this meeting. Church affairs will be presented and discussed.