SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

MAY 10, 2009
Saturday, May 9 God’s Blessing for All Mother’s
4:00 PM Living and Deceased of
SS Peter & Paul Parish

Sunday, May 10 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
8:30AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Wednesday, May 13
8:30 AM Anna Puchalski – Mr. & Mrs. Al Evans
7:00 PM Moleben to the Mother of God

Friday, May 15
8:30 AM Helen Carlo – Red Belusko

Saturday, May 16
4:00 PM Andrew Patrylak – Wife Clara and Children

Sunday, May 17 SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

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

MOTHERS’ DAY OBSERVANCE
The aspiration of local legend Anna Marie Reeves Jarvis and her daughter, Anna Jarvis, was to establish a national memorial day dedicated to all mothers, both alive and deceased. After her mother’s death in 1905, Anna Jarvis was relentless in achieving this goal. Jarvis was successful in getting West Virginia Governor Glassock to proclaim a statewide Mother’s Day in 1910. Four years later, President Woodrow Wilson signed into law a U.S. House of Representatives resolution, introduced at Jarvis’ request, making the second Sunday in May the national Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day has since become an international holiday, celebrated in 152 countries.
Anna Marie Reeves Jarvis and her family lived in Taylor County in the mid-1800s. Stories about her many good deeds and leadership qualities had become part of the local folklore by the time of her death. She and her brother, a doctor, had formed the Mothers Day Friendship Clubs to work with women to prevent the deaths of children by teaching sanitation methods. They explained to mothers the importance of boiling water, how to keep food from spoiling, and other antiseptic methods.
Jarvis and the women who joined these Mothers Day Friendship Clubs refused to take sides during the Civil War. Instead they provided nursing services and taught sanitation methods which helped save thousands of soldiers’ lives on both sides, North and South. After the war, Jarvis was tireless in promoting peace and good will among neighbors who may have differed politically. She conceived a family day picnic honoring mothers, called Mothers Friendship Day; its real goal, however, was to reunite alienated neighbors. Following a prayer, the band began to play “Should Auld Acquaintances Be Forgot.” By the time they reached the word “forgot,” neighbors were weeping and shaking hands.
Anna Jarvis held a memorial service for her mother in 1907, and all mothers the next year. Services were held at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, which is now the International Mothers Day Shrine. Anna Jarvis’ birthplace, where the Jarvis family lived from 1854 to 1864, is now a museum.
The Mother’s Day Observance project is documented through photographs, a written report, a genealogy of the Jarvis family, and a videotape of the Anna Jarvis Birthplace Museum.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week
May 9 – 16 by Charles Drazba and Family in memory of Anna Drazba.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Paul & Marion Rose for their donation of 2 bouquets this week in memory of their Mother’s – Nellie Fromel and Irene Rose.

SVIACHENE: We would like to thank all who attended, made donations and helped in any way to make our Easter Sviachene a beautiful occasion. We certainly appreciate all the monetary donations, gifts items, food and of course all the goodies. Hope all who attended enjoyed the day and we were truly happy to see all who attended to make this affair possible. KRISTOS VOSKRES!

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Society will be held Tuesday, May 12th in the Church Hall at 6:30 PM. Please attend this meeting and new member are welcome. President Irene Frisbie will preside.

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 and the meeting and fellowship social will 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! We miss you! St. Vladimir’s Church and Hall is air-conditioned and easily handicap accessible.

Saturday, May 2
4:00 PM Frank Kulick – 40th Day – Wife Eleanor & Family

Sunday, May 3 SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC MAN
8:30 AM

Wednesday, May 6
8:30 AM William Kloap – Mr. & Mrs. John Hook

Friday, May 8
9:00 AM Mary Mikula = 40th Day – Irene Pstrak

Saturday, May 9 God’s Blessing for
4:00 PM All Mother’s Living and Deceased of
SS Peter & Paul Parish –

Sunday, May 10 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
Saturday Liturgy – 6:00 PM
Sunday Liturgy – 10:30 AM
The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.
Let us move forward with strong and active faith.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week May 2 -9 by Mike & Dolores Sinko in memory of parents Michael & Mary Sinko.

GENERATION OF FAITH MEETING: Join our church family at the meeting of Generations of Faith on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the church hall. We will discuss the Pentecost session. Hope to see you!

SVIACHENE: It is not too late to purchase a ticket for the Sviachene (Easter Dinner) to be held this Sunday, May 2nd in our Church Hall at 2:00 PM. This is a nice affair to celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord. Get together with your family and friends for this Parish family dinner. We thank all who donated in any way to this affair. A special thanks to Mike & Louise Hubiack for donating the 100 lbs. of potatoes for this dinner. Hope everyone will enjoy the home style dinner.

LOTTERY TICKETS: We certainly want to thank Mike Sinko for all his efforts in selling the Lottery Tickets for the month of May. Mike placed himself in front of different Food Markets to sell as many as he could. It is very difficult to try to get people to sell the tickets, as a few of our sellers are no longer with us. We thank all those who purchased and sold tickets. Watch your numbers and good luck.

THANKS: Many thanks to the few women who came to clean the Church also to those helped with the preparations for our Sviachene Dinne. God bless you always.

The Mid Pentecost
On Wednesday after the Sunday of the Paralytic, which falls exactly in the middle of the Pentecost season, that period between Easter (the Resurrection) and the feast of the Pentecost or Descent of the Holy Spirit, The Eastern Church celebrates the feast of Mid-Pentecost which may mean “Half Way” because it is the half-way mark between the feast of Easter and the feast of the Pentecost, or “Middle Wednesday” since it falls on the Wednesday in the middle of the Pentecostal season. The Synaxary of that day explains the reason for the institution of this feast: “On the Wednesday of the Paralytic we celebrate the feast of Mid-Pentecost for the sake of honoring the two great feast days – Easter and the Pentecost. The feast of Mid-Pentecost has an eight day post-feast which lasts to the Wednesday after the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman.
The feast of the Mid-Pentecost aims to strengthen our faith in the risen Christ, to inspire us to observe the commandments of God and to predispose us for the feast of the Ascension of our Lord and the Descent of the Holy Spirit.

Saturday, April 25
4:00 PM John & Anna Rudeski – Jack, Annetta & Jaclyn Rudeski
Sunday, April 26 SUNDAY OF THE THE MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, April 29
9:00 AM Peter Hubick –

Friday, May 1
8:30 AM

Saturday, May 2
4:00 PM Frank Kulick – 40th Day – Wife Eleanor and Family

Sunday, May 3 SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC MAN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
Saturday Liturgy is 6:00 PM
Sunday Liturgy is 10:30 AM
Forget the hurts and unkindness of all yesterdays so that today you will have room to be joyful and at peace.
Lord, bless me with the ability to let go of that, which causes me pain, so
that I may not miss the great joys that today will bring.

BUILDING FUND: We are sincerely grateful for all the donations received to our Church Building Fund in memory of Andrew Patrylak. The total amount to date is $935.00. The following are the last donators that we received: Hilbert Edwards, M/M Michael Natarian, M/M Brian Carpenter, Mr. Robert Patrylak, Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Kratze, Eleanor Nowinski, Dolores Symancek & Family, Rita Lacey & Family, Carolyn Zalappa & Carol Lynn Maciejczk, Eva Malischak, Steve & Ruthie Newberry, Nell Vojnarski, V. Piszczek, Jerry & Jaye Strumski, Dorothy & Frank Kobela, Leona Kobela & Ellen Saad, Dr. & Mrs. Thaddeous S. Nowinski and June Patrylak Neff.

The Easter Cycle

The Easter Cycle lasts from the Sunday of St. Thomas (the Sunday after Easter) to the Sunday of All Saints. The period from Easter to Pentecost embraces fifty days and is called by the common name of Pentecost. The Sundays in the Easter season are each named for the event recounted in the Gospel of that day. These occur in the following order: The Sunday of St. Thomas, the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, the Sunday of the Blind Man, the Sunday of the Fathers of the Church, the Sunday of the Descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost) and the Sunday of All Saints. The Easter season, i.e., the post-feast of the Resurrection, lasts forty days, that is, to the feast of the Ascension of our Lord.
The Easter cycle includes thirty two Sundays which follow in consecutive order and for this reason are called ordinary Sundays to distinguish them from the festal Sundays which have their own proper epistle and Gospel. There are a few such festal Sundays in the year, as for example, the Sunday before and after the Nativity of Our Lord and the Sunday before and after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The ordinary Sundays begin with the Sunday of All Saints and end their cycle on the Sunday of Zaccheus which is followed by the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee. The number of these ordinary Sundays depends upon the date of Easter; that is, if Easter comes earlier then there will be more ordinary Sundays, if later, fewer ordinary Sundays.

God is never more than a prayer away –
may He guide you safely day by day.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week April 25 – May 2 by Ann Beshada for Special Intention.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Jack, Annetta and Jaclyn Rudeski for their donation of flowers this week in memory of John & Anna Rudeski.

SVIACHENE: Our Sviachene (Easter Dinner) will be held next Sunday, May 3, 2009 in our Church Hall at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Please try to attend this Church Social and bring your family and friends. This is the last week end to purchase your tickets. If you did not purchase your tickets the deadline is April 29th. If you plan to be with your fellow parishioners for this nice get together please get your tickets. Donation of desserts for the dinner will be greatly appreciated. Cakes, cookies, puddings, or whatever you desire we will accept. Our thanks to those who donated Gifts for the Chinese Auction to date: Nancy Palumbo – Cosmetic Bag, Kathy Wasichanin – Handmade Needlepoint items, Irene Frisbie – Canister, Stephie Zearfoss – 6 Pysanky, Ann Beshada – 6 Pysanky, Paul & Marion Rose – Toaster, Broiler oven. A few more gifts are needed for the Chinese Auction, Chairman of the Chinese Auction is Mary Ann Kachinko.

Saturday, April 18
4:00 PM Wasil Semcheski – John & Nancy Semcheski
Distribution of Artos and Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil

Sunday, April 19 SUNDAY AFTER EASTER – ST. THOMAS SUNDAY
8:30AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
Distribution of Artos and Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil

Wednesday, April 22
8:30 AM Helen Carlo – Mr. & Mrs. Al Czopeck

Friday, April 24
8:30 AM Michael Sirak – Wife Helene Sirak

Saturday, April 25
4:00 PM John & Anna Rudeski – Jack, Annetta & Jaclyn Rudeski

Sunday, April 26 THE MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

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

THE LEADING SUNDAY OR
THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER

Some authors derive this name from the fact that this Sunday is the leading Sunday, i.e., the first Sunday that continues the feast of the Pasch. Among our people there existed an old custom, on the Sunday of St. Thomas, of commemorating the dead with a special memorial repast and praying for their souls at the cemetery.
The celebration of the eighth day after the Pasch as the conclusion of Bright Week, from earliest times, had been regarded as a separate feast. The theme of the services of this feast and of the week that follows is the Gospel event describing the apparition of Christ on the eighth day after His resurrection and the moving scene of St. Thomas’ conversion and profession of faith. Regarding the significance of this feast, St. Gregory the Theologian (389), in a homily on the Sunday of St. Thomas said: “The old law, which was established for a good purpose, honors the day of renewal, or rather, should we say, that with the day of renewal it honors new blessings. For, was not the first day of the resurrection which occurred after the holy and glorious night, also a day of renewal? Why, then, do we give this name to today’s feast? That day (i.e. of the Resurrection) was a day of salvation, while this day is the commemoration of salvation. By its very nature, that day separates the burial and the resurrection, while this day is a day of an altogether new birth…Today we celebrate a genuine renewal, going from death to life. Therefore, cast off the old man and renew yourselves and live in newness of life.”
Our Church celebrates the memory of St. Thomas the Apostle on the 6th of October, whereas the Latin Church celebrates it on the 21st of December. About the apostolic work of St. Thomas in a homily delivered on Thomas Sunday, St. John Chrysostom eulogizes St. Thomas thus: “Of all the other Apostles he was, at one time, the weakest in faith but, with God’s grace, he became more courageous and more untiring than the rest. He traversed almost the whole known world, preaching the word of God fearlessly to nations that were fierce, savage and bloodthirsty.” St. Thomas is believed to have died a martyr’s death for the Christian faith in India.

To You, Risen Lord, we offer our tears turned to laughter,
our pain turned to joy, our fear turned to glad confidence.
Your victory over death puts hope in our hearts.

Easter greeting: “Christ is risen! — Indeed He is risen!” Kristos Vosdres – Voistynu Voskres! Is our personal proclamation of Christ’s glorious resurrection, and is the greeting used by the faithful until Ascension Thursday.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week April 18 – 25 by Jule Wido & Family in memory of son Frank Wido.

FLOWERS: We thank Helen Sawka and Family for their donation of flowers this week in memory of Theodore Sawka.

SVIACHENE: Our Sviachene (Easter Dinner) is being held on Sunday, May 3, 2009 in our Church Hall at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Bring your family and friends for this dinner
to celebrate the Easter Season.
Deadline for tickets is April 29th. If you did not
purchase your tickets and plan to attend please get
your tickets. Gifts are needed for the Chinese Auction,
Chairman of the Chinese Auction is Mary Ann Kachinko. Desserts for the dinner will be greatly appreciated.

THANKS: Father and Mrs. Petryshak express their thanks to all who sent them Easter greetings and gifts. God’s Blessing on you now and always.
Father also wishes to thank all who participated in the Church Services and procession to make Easter Resurrection so beautiful.
We would like to thank Geri Kolotelo for her preparation and conducting the 1st Generation of Faith in our Parish also to those who participated and attended this beautiful and spiritual presentation. Hopefully the next session more will be interested and be in attendance.

Why do we stand, and not kneel, from Easter to Pentecost?

In the tradition of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, it is wrong to kneel at anytime from Easter to Pentecost. Despite the fact that other churches do it or “visitors…are surprised” does not change the fact that kneeling is not proper during this time.
In the Ukrainian Catholic Tradition, the action of kneeling and prostrating is a penitential posture. It is the position of a sinner seeking forgiveness. It is NOT a position of adoration (as it is in the West). This is why it is practiced so often in the Lenten season.
Standing (the proper position of adoration in the East) on the other hand, in the Ukrainian Catholic Tradition, is the position of giving praise and thanks to God in the spirit of joy and happiness. During the Paschal Season (Easter to Pentecost), the time for repentance, and fasting, is over. It is the time of our salvation for “Christ is Risen!” We express our joy, thanksgiving and adoration for this fact and the fact that we who have “…been baptized into Christ and put on Christ” have also risen with Him. It is for this reason that kneeling is improper during this holy season. To kneel during this season is to imply that you do not accept the resurrection of Christ. By standing for all prayer, (even private before and after services) you are demonstrating, in a bodily way, that you believe that “Christ is risen from the dead, and by death He has trampled death and to those in the graves He has granted life.” You are not being irreverent by standing. Remember that kneeling is not a sign of adoration in the eastern Tradition.

CHRIST IS RISEN!
INDEED, HE IS RISEN!

KRISTOS VOSKRES!
VOISTYNU VOSKRES!

SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
SUNDAY OF SAINT THOMAS

APRIL 19, 2009

Jesus came and stood in the midst of the disciples, Thomas with them and said, “Peace be upon you.” Then said to Thomas “Bring here your finger and examine my hands and bring your hand and put it into My side and be not incredulous but believing.”
Thomas answered Him, “My Lord and My God,” Jesus said to him, “You believe because you have seen Me, blessed are those who have not seen, and yet believe.”

Saturday, April 11 Resurrection Matins / Procession
7:00 PM Easter Divine Liturgy ~ Blessing of Artos
Myrovania ~Anointing of Holy Oil

Sunday, April 12 EASTER SUNDAY – EASTER DIVINE LITURGY
11:30 AM Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania

Monday, April 13 BRIGHT MONDAY
10:30 AM

Tuesday, April 14 BRIGHT TUESDAY
9:00 AM ANNUNCIATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD

Wednesday, April 15 BRIGHT WEDNESDAY
9:00 AM

Saturday, April 18 BRIGHT SATURDAY
4:00 PM Distribution of Artos – Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania

Sunday, April 19 SUNDAY OF ST. THOMAS
8:30 AM Distribution of Artos – Anointing of Holy Oil – Myrovania
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Transfiguration of Our Lord; Easter Sunday – 8:00 AM Resurrection Divine Liturgy
Next weekend – Saturday – 6:00 PM – Sunday – 10:30 AM
SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week April 11- 18 – 29 by Charles Drazba and Family in memory of John Carpa.

FLOWERS: 2 Bouquets of flowers are donated this week by Geri Kolotelo in memory of her mother Anna Kolotelo. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

THANKS: Our thanks to all who were so kind to donate their time for the preparation of our church services and helping in any way to make this Holy Season joyous for all to give praise to our Risen Christ.

SVIACHENE: Our Sviachene (Easter Dinner) is being held on Sunday, May 3, 2009 in our Church Hall at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available The cost is $12 for adults
and $5 for children under 12. Bring your family and friends for this dinner to celebrate the Easter Season.
Deadline for tickets is April 29th. If you did not purchase
your tickets and plan to attend please get your tickets.
Chairman of the Chinese Auction is Mary Ann Kachinko. Your donations will be appreciated.
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BUILDING FUND: We are grateful for the donations to our Building Fund in memory of Andrew Patrylak from: Sharon & Bob Stene, Ellen & Ted DeAngelo, Andrew, Heather, Julia and Joshua Finkle, Ann Beshada and Co-Workers and friends of Andrew Patrylak, Jr. from Air Products in Allentown. Also our thanks for the donation in memory of Frank Kulick from John & Ann Godzyk.

ALTAR CLOTHES: Our thanks to Michael Kowalick for having our Easter Altar Clothes, that were donated in memory of Priscilla Kowalick, dry cleaned at his place of employment. God’s Blessings.

ALTAR WINE: We express our thanks to an anonymous donator who purchased a case of the wine used for the Holy Eucharist.

CARNATIONS: Mothers Day is coming soon and volunteers are requested to sell the carnations for Human Life at our parish. If we do not get a volunteer we will have to cancel our sale of the carnations. Please inform Father Roman if uyou are interested in doing this worthy cause.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Society will meet Tuesday, April 14, 6:30 PM. President Irene Frisbie will preside. All members are asked to please be present and new members are always welcome.

“I am the Resurrection and the Life
Whoever lives and believes in me shall never die.”

NEW BIRTH
The trees and the grass, much the worse for wear
Will soon spring to life, for through God’s loving care
The natural order of God’s perfect plan
Brings life, both to earth and to sleeping man
Waiting to hear the song of the first returning bird
We realize, once more, it’s the sweetest song we’ve heard
Perennials stubbornly pushing their way up through the earth
A celebration of new life, for it’s a glorious rebirth
The streams set free from winter’s icy grasp
Flow through glade and glen, free from winter’s chilling blast
The earth in it’s awakening, its splendor to unfold
Is part of God’s plan that often remains untold
A wonderful restoration, new life from God above
The earth, clothed in beauty, man awakened by God’s love!

Saturday, April 4 Blessing of Palms & Willow Branches
4:00 PM Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil
THE BLESSING OF THE PLASHCHANYCIA (HOLY SHROUD):
William Kloap – Parishioners of St. Nicholas – Nanticoke

Sunday, April 5 PALM SUNDAY – Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

Wednesday, April 8 9:00 AM – Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

Thursday, April 9 HOLY THURSDAY
5:00 PM Matins of the Passion of Our Lord
Reading of the 12 Passion Gospels

Friday, April 10 GOOD FRIDAY
5:30 PM Vespers – Procession – Entombment of Jesus Christ

Saturday, April 11 HOLY SATURDAY
1:00 PM Blessing of Easter Food Baskets
7:00 PM Procession / Resurrection Matins / Easter Divine Liturgy Blessing of Artos – Myrovania – Anointing of Holy Oil

Sunday, April 12 EASTER SUNDAY – EASTER DIVINE LITURGY
11:30 AM Anointing of Holy Oil – Myravania
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners

SATURDAY OF LAZARUS SATURDAY BEFORE PALM SUNDAY
Almost every week of the Great Fast has its special liturgical features. The same must be said of its Saturdays and Sundays which are dedicated to some event in the life of Jesus Christ, His Blessed Mother and the Church or the Saints.
The special characteristic of the sixth week of the Forty Days Fast is that it spiritually prepares us for two great and glorious events in the life of Jesus Christ: the resurrection of Lazarus from the dead to which are dedicated the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and the triumphal entry into Jerusalem of our Lord Jesus Christ, which the Church celebrated on Palm Sunday.
In our liturgical books this week bears the name – the week of palms (i.e., palm branches), flowers or blossom-bearing week. The dominant theme of the services of this week is the ending of the Great Fast and the preparation of the faithjul for the great miracle of the raising of Lazarus from the dead and Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
May this great and wonderful miracle of the resurrection of Lazarus strengthen also our faith in the divinity of Christ and in our own personal resurrection. That same Christ, who raised the four-day Lazarus from the dead, in His own time, will raise us also to a life of eternal happiness. He Himself assured us of this when He said: “I am the Resurrection and Life. Whoever believes in me, even though he dies, shall live!”

THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF PALM SUNDAY
The Jews wanted to see their messiah in power and glory. According, Jesus Christ, by raising Lazarus from the dead and by His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, gave them clear proof of His power and glory. When He entered Jerusalem, the entire city was thrown into commotion saying: “Who is this?” But the crowds kept on saying: “This is Jesus the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.’”
The honor given to Christ lasted for only a brief moment, for His betrayal by Judas, His rejection by the people, His condemnation by the Jewish leaders, His passion, the way of the cross and crucifixion followed in quick succession. These very same people who, on Sunday cried out, “Hosanna”, within a few days would be crying out: “Crucify Him.”
Palm Sunday teaches us the instability of worldly glory and the vanity of earthly happiness. Joy and sadness here on earth are two inseparable sisters. Therefore, if we wish one day to have a share in the triumph of Christ in heaven, we must first undergo a Passion Week and a Golgotha with Him here on earth. Only then, will we be able, like Him, to enter into everlasting triumph, joy and resurrection

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR OUR SVACHENE DINNER, MAY 3, 2009.
Finally, my brothers, your thoughts should be wholly directed to all that is true, all that deserves respect, all that is honest, pure, admirable, decent, virtuous, or worthy of praise. Live according to what you have learned and accepted, what you have heard me say and seen me do. Then will the God of peace be with you.

ALLELUIA – (3). Sing to the Lord a new song for the Lord has done wondrous deeds. Alleluia (3). All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation wrought by our God. Alleluia (3).

IN PLACE OF “IT IS TRULY PROPER…” Extol, my soul, the Lord seated on a donkey’s colt.
IRMOS – God is Lord has appeared to us: Come; let us celebrate this feast with joy. With flowers and palm branches let us magnify Christ; and as we raise our voices, let us sing: “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, Our Savior.”

COMMUNION VERSE – Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord; God is Lord and has appeared to us. Alleluia (3)

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD HOLY WEEK

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts – Wednesday – 8:00 AM
Holy Thursday – 7:00PM – Good Friday – 4:00PM – Saturday 9:00 AM Vespers with Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great – Blessing of Food 3:00 PM
Easter Sunday – 8:00 AM – Resurrection Matins, Procession, Divine Liturgy

REMEMBER TO COME ON GOOD FRIDAY TO THE CHURCH HALL: On the Great and Holy Friday, April 10th at 4:00 PM, in the Church Hall everyone is welcome to attend the Generation of Faith session on the “Passion.” We will explore the meaning and significance of Jesus’ death. Refreshments will be served.
A Prayer For Palm Sunday
On this day of great rejoicing, Lord Christ, when we welcome You as our King and Savior, we also walk in the shadow of Your cross. Hosanna! We cry. Blessed are You who comes in God’s name to save us. Hosanna!
Strengthen our faith on this Palm Sunday so that when the time comes to carry the cross we might still call out to You with heartfelt praise. Give us the grace and the courage to follow You this Holy Week from death to resurrection, from darkness to the fullness of light. We need You, O Christ, our Savior. Hosanna! Amen.
SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week April 4 – 11 by Jule Wido and Family in memory of John Wido.

HOLY WEEK – Please remember that help is needed to participate in the Holy Week services. Holy Thursday, 5:00 PM, Good Friday, 5:30 PM and Resurrection Services Holy Saturday, 7:00 PM. Help will be needed to set up the grave after the Holy Thursday evening services. Try to lend a helping hand. Sign up sheet is in the vestibule for Adoration. Time to spend with God. Give an hour of your time for HIM.

APPRECIATION: We thank all who brought the Willow branches and all who helped tie the Palm & Branches. Your help is always appreciative. God’s blessing to all.

BUILDING FUND: We express our thanks to Norman & Catherine Schmitt for their donation to our Building Fund in memory of Frank Kulick.

LOTTERY TICKETS: The Lottery tickets are still available for the month of May. Try you luck and purchase a few. This is a good fund-raiser for the Church.

SYMPATHY: We extend our deepest Sympathy to Clara Patrylak and Family whose husband Andrew Patrylak has fallen asleep to his eternal rest. May his memory be eternal.

PALM SUNDAY
COMMEMORATION OF CHRIST’S
ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM

APRIL 5, 2009

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The festival of the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem is one of the oldest feast days in the Eastern Church.
In our liturgical books this day is called, “Sunday of the Palms”, “Flower or Blossom Sunday”, “Flower or Blossom-bearing Sunday”. Our people call this Sunday the “Sunday of Pussy-Willows or Willow Sunday. All these names are associated with the custom of blessing and distributing palm on that day in church. Because no palm or olive trees grow in our country, we have a venerable custom of using willow branches, a tree that is the first to blossom in the spring.

Saturday, March 21 – 4:00 PM
John Pstrak – 2nd Anniversary – Wife Irene Pstrak

Sunday, March 22 – 8:30 AM – FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
4:00 PM Deanery Stations of the Cross – Transfiguration of Our Lord – Nanticoke

Tuesday, March 24 – 9:00 AM – Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Generation of Faith Meeting – 6:30 PM – All parishioners are asked to attend

Wednesday, March 25 – 10:00 AM- HOLY DAY
ANNUNCIATION OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
Anointing of Holy Oil and Myrovania
Bishop Soter Ordynsky – First Bishop of the United States –
Anniversary of his death – Requested by Archeparchy of Phila.

Friday, March 27 – 7:00 PM – The Way of the Cross & Sorokousty

Saturday, March 28 – 4:00 PM
All Living and Deceased Member of the Women’s Society – Blessing of Sticharion (White robe under Priest Vestment) Donated by the Women’s Society

Sunday, March 29 – 8:30AM – FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
God’ Blessing and Good Health for all Parishioners.
1. HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
For the Year 2009
a) All Sundays of the year
b) Theophany of Our Lord, Jesus Christ Jan. 6th
c) Annunciation of the Mother of God March 25th
d) Ascension of Our Lord, Jesus Christ May 21st
e) The Apostles, SS Peter & Paul
June 29th
f) Dormition of the Mother of God August 15th
g) Nativity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ Dec. 25th

2. OTHER FEASTS
a) Circumcision of Our Lord, Jesus Christ – Jan. 1st
b) Three Holy Hierarchs – Jan. 30th
c) Encounter of Our Lord, Jesus Christ – Feb. 2nd
d) Bright Monday – April 13th
e) Bright Tuesday – April 14th
f) ST. George the Great Martyr – April 23rd
g) St. John the Theologian – May 8th

h) Pentecost Monday – June 1st
i) Nativity of St. John The Baptist – June 24th
j) Bl. Nykolai Charnetsky & Others –
June 27th
k) St. Volodymyr the Great – July 15th
l) St. Elias the Prophet – July 20th
m) Transfiguration of Our Lord, Jesus Christ Aug. 6th
n) Beheading of St. John the Baptist
Aug. 29th
o) Nativity of the Mother of God
September 8th
p) Exaltation of the Holy Cross – Sept. 14th
q) Falling Asleep of St. John The Theologian – Sept. 25th
r) Protection of the Mother Of God
October 1st
s) St. Demetrius the Great Martyr
October 26th
t) St. Michael the Archangel – Nov. 8th
u) St. Josaphat the Hieromartyr – Nov. 12th
v) Entrance into the Temple of the Mother of God – Nov. 21st
w) St. Nicholas the Wonderworker – Dec. 6th
x) Conception of St. Anne (Immaculate Conception) Dec. 9th
y) Synaxis of the Mother of God – Dec. 26th

Transfiguration of Our Lord Weekend Liturgies:
Saturday 6:00 PM – Sunday 10:30 AM
Wednesdays-Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM-Fridays-
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts 9:00 AM

Don’t forget – Your Confession for the Easter Season
The weekdays of the Great Fast are aliturgical whereas no Divine Liturgy should be celebrated except for the Feast of the Annunciation.
Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts are celebrated on Wednesday and Friday of the Great Fast

THE FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION
OF THE MOST HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
The mystery of the Annunciation has fundamental significance, for with it begin the New Testament and our salvation. Mankind had waited thousands of years for the good new of the Archangel concerning the incarnation of the son of God. Heaven, earth, and the righteous souls in limbo awaited this good news. On this day God fulfilled his promise to send a redeemer, for on this day the “Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.” In a sermon on the Annunciation, attributed to St. John Chrysostom, we read: “Gabriel was sent to reveal the salvation of the world. Gabriel was sent to bring to Adam the promise of his return from slavery to sin. Gabriel was sent to the Virgin, to restore the honor of womanhood. Gabriel was sent to prepare a worthy bridal chamber for the pure Bridegroom. Gabriel was sent to espouse creature with the Creator. Gabriel was sent to the Virgin betrothed to Joseph, but preserved for the Son. The bodiless servant was sent to the pure Virgin. The one who was free from sin was sent to one exempt from corruption. A lamp was sent to point out the Sun of truth. Morning was sent to precede the light of day. Gabriel was sent to announce Him, who is in the bosom of the Father and in the arms of the Mother. Gabriel was sent to announce Him, Who is seated on a throne at God’s right hand and, at the same time, rests in a lowly manger on earth.”
At the moment of the angel’s annunciation, the Son of God begins the first moments of earthly life in the womb of the Most Pure Virgin Mary. From this momentous fact the privileges of Mary – those of divine motherhood and virginity – clearly emanate.
The celebration of the feast of the Annunciation began in the Eastern Church at the end of the fourth or the beginning of the fifth century. At first, both in the East and the West, it was considered a feast of the Lord as is evident from the names by which it was first known: “The Conception of Christ”, “The Annunciation concerning Christ”. “The Beginning of Redemption”, “The Annunciation”, “ The Annunciation of the Angel to Mary”, “The Day of the Salutation”, “The Day or Feast of the Annunciation”.
In the seventh century, the name was formally established for the entire Eastern Church as “The Annunciation of the Most Holy Mother of God”, and it was decreed that this feast be celebrated as a Marian feast.
The date March 25, was selected for this feast because it occurs just nine months before the feast of the Nativity of our Lord on December 25. In addition to this, there existed an ancient tradition that March 25th marked not only the incarnation of the son of God, but also both the creation of the world and the death of Christ on the Cross. The Alexandrian Paschal Chronicle of 624, and also the Paschal Chronicle of Constantinople, from the start of the seventh century, places the feast of the Annunciation on the 25th of March.
GENERATIONS OF FAITH: WHY? WHAT? WHERE?
A meeting will be held in the Church Hall on Tuesday, March 24th at 6:30 PM. We look forward to your participation in this new lifelong faith formation.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week March 21 – 28 by Michaelene Ostrum in memory of Fred Uhas.

BUILDING FUND: Our thanks for the donation received from Frank Stankunas to our Building Fund in memory of Peter Pstrak.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: The Divine Liturgy Saturday, March 28th will be celebrated for all living and deceased members of the Women’s Society. President Irene Frisbie asks all members to be present by 3:15 PM to recite the rosary.

THANKS: Your participation in making our fellowship after the Stations of the Cross last Sunday is very much appreciated. Our thanks to those who donated monetary gifts, good food, desserts and helping with the preparations and serving at the fellowship.
God’s blessing on you for your time and effort to help.

SVIACHENE: Our Sviachene (Easter Dinner) is being planned for Sunday,
May 3, 2009 – 2:00 PM in our Church Hall Tickets will be
available soon. The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children
under 12. Donations of Gift items for the Chinese Auction
will be greatly appreciated. Save the date to attend this
Church function – bring your family and friends.

Saturday, March 14
4:00 PM Rev. Nick Kostiuk – Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Stires

Sunday, March 15 THIRD SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
4:00 Deanery Stations of the Cross – SS Peter & Paul, U.C.C., Plymouth

Wednesday, March 18
9:00 AM Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

Friday, March 20 Lenten Services
7:00 PM The Way of the Cross & Sorokousty

Saturday, March 21
4:00 PM John Pstrak – 2nd Anniversary – Wife Irene Pstrak

Sunday, March 22 FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
4:00 PM Deanery Stations of the Cross – Holy Transfiguration

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
Saturday 6:00 PM – Sunday 10:30 AM
Wednesdays-Stations of the Cross 7:00PM Fridays-Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts – 9:00 AM

PYROHY’S: Orders for Pyrohy’s can be picked up after 10:30 AM Tuesday, March 17th . Workers for Monday will be 11:00 AM -Tuesday at 8:00 AM.

VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
LENT IS THE HALF WAY TO EASTER
Today on the Third Sunday of the Great Fast, we venerate the Holy Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, and we mark the halfway point of Lent. The Cross stands before us today as a symbol and source of power and inspiration to help us make it through the rest of this holy season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. By showing us our Crucified Lord Jesus on the Cross today, the Church announces to us that Holy Week – the week of our Lord’s Passion – is just three weeks away. At the beginning of Divine Liturgy today, the Cross is carried by the priest in procession from the altar to the tetrapod table in the middle of the church, where the faithful come to kiss and venerate it for the entire week. The following anthem is sung all during this week: “Before Thy Cross we do humbly bow, O Master, and Thy Holy Resurrection we glorify!” (Slavonic: “Krestu Tvoyemu poklanyayemsia, Vladiko, i Svyatoye Voskreseniye Tvoye Slavim!”

UKRAINIAN DISTRIBUTOR: The Cataract Ukrainian Book Distributors will be visiting our Parish Sunday, March 15th. There will be a collection to purchase of Ukrainian books, in both English and Ukraine, including Religious Academic History Literature, Dictionaries, Arts and Crafts and some children’s articles. Also available will be Greeting Cards, CD’s, Embroidery, T Shirts and Scarves. This display will be in our Church Hall between 4:00 – 6:00 PM. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Parish. By Oles & Lyubov Cheren

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary light is requested to burn this week March 14 – 21 by Arlene Jones for a Special Intention.

UKRAINIAN CULTURAL EXHIBIT & CRAFT SALE: Sponsored by League of Ukrainian Catholics, North Anthracite Council this Sunday, March 22, 2009 at St. Vladimir Parish Center 428 N. 7th Ave, Scranton PA 18503 – 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Lunch will be available, along with a variety of homemade ethnic food and baked goods. Everyone is cordially invited to attend SUNDAY DIVINE LITURGY at St. Vladimir Church at 9:00 AM. For any additional information call Janina Everett 570-759-2824

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: The Deanery Stations of the Cross:
March 22 – 4:00 PM – Transfiguration Of Our Lord, Hanover Section
March 29 – 4:00 PM – St. Vladimir’s, Edwardsville

PUSSY WILLOW BRANCHES: Just a little reminder that Pussy willows will be needed for Palm Sunday, April 5th.

THANKS: Our thanks to Gary Pstrak for his donation for one of the plaques in the Hall Vestibule $50 and $50 to the Building Fund in memory of his Godfather Peter Pstrak Also a donation to the Building Fund from Constance Hrycenko in memory of Peter Pstrak.

Saturday, March 7
4:00 PM Anna Puchalski – Mrs. Theresa Levanda

Sunday, March 8 SECOND SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioner
4:00 PM Deanery Stations of the Cross – St. Nicholas, Glen Lyon

Wednesday, March 11
9:00 AM Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

Friday, March 13
7:00 PM Stations of the Cross – Sorokousty Service

Saturday, March 14
4:00 PM  Rev. Nick Kostiuk – Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Stires

Sunday, March 15 SECOND SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST
8:30 AM God’s Blessings and Good Health for all Parishioners
4:00 PM Deanery Stations of the Cross – SS Peter & Paul, U.C.C. Plymouth, PA

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
Saturday 6:00 PM – Sunday 10:30 AM
Wednesdays-Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM
Fridays-Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts – 9:00 AM

PRAYERS: Please remember in your prayers the sick of the parish. If you have anyone in the hospital or nursing home you should call Father Roman because he has no way of knowing otherwise.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY: SS Peter & Paul Women’s Society will meet Tuesday, Mar. 10th – 6:30 PM in the Church Hall. This is the first meeting after the long cold winter. Please try to attend as Geri Kolotela has some interesting explanation of the Generation of Faith. Geri Kolotelo and Catherine Halloway attended the course given in Philadelphia a few weeks ago.
President Irene Frisbie will preside. New members are always welcome.

LENTEN MEATLESS FOOD SALE: Borscht, Manhattan Clam Chowder, Vegetarian Vegetable Soup, Halushky and Bread all homemade by parishioners. St. Vladimir Parish Center 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton Thursday, March 12, 2009 Pick-up 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Take-outs only. Advance orders by Monday, March 9th.
Contact Kathleen Izak at 346-2414
PYROHY SALE: Transfiguration of Our Lord Church. 240 Center Street in Nanticoke will hold a homemade POTATO Pyrohy sale. Cost is $5.00 per dozen and they can be order by calling Gerri at 824-3880. The deadline for orders is March 11. Pickup days are March 13 & 14. We have Ukrainian women waiting at tables pinching as you order-we feed them occasionally….order Pyrohy’s and set them free.

MARCH: The Patron for March is St. John the Apostle. St. John was one of the most beloved Apostles of Christ. His Gospel is a sublime book of Divine Love. He teaches us to love God with our whole heart.
Virture: Love of God. “I shall exercise myself in loving God with my whole heart. I will do everything, fulfill all my duties, and accept all sufferings for the love of my God. In all circumstances of my life I will always repeat: ‘O my Dear God, I love You!”

PYROHY’S: Plans are in the making for a Pyrohy Project. The date will be Monday, March16 to prepare the potatoes and Tuesday, March 17 for the making. This Project can only be done if there is enough help. If you can help, please sign your name in the vestibule. Without help we cannot do it. Orders will be taken for a limit of 400-450 dozen only. If you wish to order, you must have your order in by March 11th. No orders will be taken after the deadline. An order form is in the vestibule. Please try to come out to help.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: The Sanctuary Light is requested to burn this week March 7-14 by Helen Sawka in memory of Sawka and Decker Families.

FLOWERS: Our thanks to Catherine and Charles Halloway for their donation of one Bouquet of flowers this week in memory of the Halloway Family.

CALENDAR LOTTERY: The May Lottery tickets are available and you are asked to be cooperative in buying and trying to sell some of the tickets.

SUNDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Next Sunday, March 15th, the Deanery Stations of the Cross will be held in our Parish. If you can possibly help with some baked goods or desserts of any kind for the fellowship following the Stations, it would be greatly appreciated.

BUILDING FUND: We would like to thank Joseph and Irene Pstrak and Alice Stankunas for their donation to our Building Fund in memory of Peter Pstrak.

PLASHCHANYCIA (HOLY SHROUD): A new Plashchanycia has been purchased for our Church. This Shroud was made possible by Mrs. Florence Kloap and family with the donations she received in memory of her husband Mr. William Kloap by her family and friends. It is a beautiful painting on Canvas by an artist in Ukraine and brought to us by Rev. Vasyl Repela when he visited the USA in December. Father Roman will have the blessing of the Plashchanycia on the Saturday of Palm Sunday, April 4th, after the 4:00 PM Divine Liturgy. A cabinet to place the Shroud into after it is removed from the Altar after the Easter Season is being built by Holoviak’s in Berwick. This Cabinet is made possible by the generous donation of Catherine & Charles Halloway and the donation made to our Building Fund in memory of Peter Hubiak, John Smiga, Jr. and Frank T. Wido.

CONFESSIONS: Father Roman invites you to make your most important confession for the Easter season. Father will be available before all the services, Wednesday, before Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, Friday, before Stations of the Cross and before both Saturday and Sunday Divine Liturgies.