Monthly Archives: November 2009

November 29, 2009

He was teaching in the synagogue on the Sabbath.  And a woman was there who for eighteen years had been crippled by a spirit; she was bent over, completely incapable of standing erect.  When Jesus saw her, he called to her and said, “Woman, you are set free of your infirmity.” (Luke 13:10-12)

DIVINE LITURGY / SERVICES SCHEDULE
Sat. Nov. 28 – 4:00 p.m. †John & †Mary Waslasky – Hall & Waslasky Families
Sun. Nov. 29 – 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy – God’s Blessing for Parishioners
Mon. Nov. 30 – NO SERVICES
Tues. Dec. 1 – NO SERVICES
Wed. Dec. 2 – NO SERVICES
Thurs. Dec. 3 – 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy – No Intention Offered
Fri. Dec. 4 – 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy – No Intention Offered
Sat. Dec. 5 – 4:00 p.m. Health of Susan Kreitzer – Ruth Antonishak
Sun. Dec. 6 – 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy – God’s Blessing for Parishioners
Divine Liturgies for St. Vladimir (Edwardsville)
Saturday 6:00 p.m. English – Sunday 10:30 a.m. Slavonic

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (CONFESSION) – Before Liturgies or by appointment.  Parish members should go to Holy Confession at least once a month on average, or more often if there is a serious or mortal sin.   In case of a serious or mortal sin, one may not receive Holy Communion, until they have first gone to Confession and received absolution.  For small or ‘daily’ sins, one may receive Holy Communion as often as once a day, provided they have made an examination of conscience, a sincere Act of Contrition and recite the Prayer before Holy Communion, found in the text of the Liturgy.
WELCOME – To all who are tired and need rest; to all who mourn and need comfort; to all who are friendless and need friendship; to all who are discouraged and need hope; to all who are hopeless and need sheltered love; to all who sin and need a Savior; and to whomsoever will, this Church opens wide its doors in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ To all who are worshipping with us today – WELCOME!
LITURGY REQUESTS – We ask that if you have dates on which you would like a liturgy offered that you make those requests as early as possible. Request for liturgy dates will be assigned in the order in which they are received. Contact the rectory office to make your requests.
STAYING IN TOUCH – If there is anyone who is regularly unable to attend liturgy but would like to keep in touch with what’s going on in the parish, please contact the rectory office about receiving a copy of the bulletin through the mail.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – Religious Education Classes will take a break this weekend for Thanksgiving. Classes resume next weekend, Saturday, December 5th in the church school building from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
FOOD PANTRY DONATION – A total of 126 items were collected at the Turkey-Fest for the Catholic Community of North End Food Pantry. Our donation was taken to the food pantry last weekend in time to be used to assemble baskets for those in need at the Thanksgiving Holiday. Thanks to all who donated to this worthy cause.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS – Birthday Greetings to Zachary Mykulyn (12/4) and Irene Long (12/5). May God grant them long life, good health and happiness. MNOHAYA BLAHAYA LITA!
FINANCE COMMITTEE TO MEET – Members of the Parish Finance Committee will conduct their last meeting on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. in the basement of the church. Please notify Rita Katulka if you are unable to attend.
CHRISTMAS DECORATING – We will be decorating the church for the holidays on Sunday, December 6th starting at 2:00 PM. Please mark your calendar and come out to help, many hands will make short work.
CHOIR PRACTICES – The choir will meet to practice for the Christmas Season on Thursday, December 3rd, and again after decorating on Sunday, December 6th. Please make every effort to come out and brush up on music for the upcoming holiday.
CHRISTMAS CAROL SING ALONG – Our Choir’s Annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along will be held Sunday, December 13, 2009, starting at 2:00p.m. All are invited to join in the joyous singing of our traditional Ukrainian Koliada (carols) as well as many other, in anticipation of Christmas. Carols will be sung in the church followed by a cold buffet reception in the lower level of the church. Saint Nicholas will also pay a visit.
PARISH SIGN DONATIONS – Plans are being finalized for our new parish sign. The sign will be roughly 2 feet by 5 feet, double sided and installed in front of the church. Renderings of the sign are posted on the bulletin board in the back of the church. Our thanks to Michael & Madolyn Mykulyn for their $500 donation to help defray the cost of the sign. If you’d like to make a donation to help defray the cost, please place your donation with the collection using a Supplemental Envelope from the back of the Church and label it “Parish Sign”.
NOTICE REGARDING HOLY DAY – This notice is written to remind the clergy and faithful that the Holy Day of the Conception of St. Anne (Immaculate Conception) is celebrated on Wednesday, December 9th. It is not a Holy Day of Obligation. By decree of the Ukrainian Bishops of the Metropolitan Province of Philadelphia on November 30, 2006 this Holy Day has been re-appointed to its original celebration.
CEMETERY RULES & REGULATIONS – Out of respect for all parish families and their deceased members, these rules and regulations were designed for the uniform appearance, ease of maintenance, safety, and cleanliness of our cemetery. Please give your full co-operation. Thank you.
All decorations, including unplanted and artificial flowers, must be removed before March 31 or be subject to removal. Christmas decorations must be removed by January 31. All stone, metal, and other borders around monuments or memorials are prohibited. Only low borders, one inch above ground level, are permitted in front of hillside graves in order to prevent erosion. No shrub or tree planting is allowed. Loose stone and / or gravel are prohibited on any grave plot. Persons causing any damage to cemetery property will be liable. No dumping on the cemetery grounds or beyond the perimeter. No walking pets through the cemetery. No trespassing on cemetery property after hours. Cemetery hours are 7:00 AM to sundown. These Rules Effective Immediately.
MALANKA 2010 – The 6th Annual Ukrainian New Year Dinner Dance – MALANKA – will take place on Friday evening, January 15, 2010, 6:00pm to 1:00am at St. Vladimir Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton. Michael Trusz and Kathleen Izak are serving as chairman and cochairman respectively. Tickets are $40 and can be obtained by calling Dr. Michael Labuda at 820-7105. Dinner buffet will include borchsh, holubchi, chicken Kyiv, kobasa, pyrohy and more, along with a cash bar. Dancing to the internationally known orchestra Fata Morgana and a late night champagne toast are also included.
SLOATSBURG JUBILEES – During the next two years the Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate will be celebrating two milestones in their history. December 8th will mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the American Province, under the patronage of the Immaculate Conception and during the coming year 2010, they will celebrate 75 years of ministry in the United States. The celebration of this double jubilee will take place during the weekend of December 11-13, 2009, being highlighted by a special Divine Liturgy of Thanksgiving and a banquet. Adds are being sold for a remembrance book, please pick up a copy of the ad form in the back of the church. In addition the Sisters are embarking on a project to build a shrine to Blessed Josaphata (their foundress) on the grounds of their home in Sloatsburg. The small chapel will be a place of prayer, open year round, where people could come to light candles and pray to Blessed Josaphata for her intercession before God. Memorial Pavers for the walkway leading to the chapel will be sold to help defray the costs of the construction. Forms to sponsor those pavers are also available in the back of the church.
FEAST OF SAINT NICHOLAS – The Slovak Hertitage Society of N. E. PA cordially invites you to celebrate The Feast of Saint Nicholas by singing their beautiful Slovak Christmas Carols and sharing Christmas Memories. Slovak Hospitality will follow. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, 663 North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
HEALTH CARE REFORM – Congress continues to debate health care reform legislation. While the U.S. House passed a health care bill that prevents the federal government from funding elective abortions, the U.S. bishops remain deeply concerned about Senate action, especially as it will affect abortion funding, conscience rights, affordability for the poor and vulnerable, and accessibility for immigrants. Last weekend you received a special flier/bulletin insert from the U.S. Bishops Conference asking you to please contact your Senators immediately and urge them to address these moral issues. The flier/bulletin insert included a web address that allows you to send an email message to Congress with a click of a button. Additional fliers/bulletin inserts can be found in the back of church. The bishops have asked for our swift action and our prayers. Thank you for your help. We can help make sure that health care reform will be about saving lives, not destroying them.
PRINTED COPIES OF ‘THE WAY’ ARE AVAILABLE IN THE VESTIBULE
RENOVATION FUND – Should you wish to make a contribution to this fund please use the “Special Collection for Renovations to the Church Complex” envelopes that are available in the back of the church.
SPONSORS SOUGHT FOR SIGN – Donations are being sought to defray the cost of a Saints Peter & Paul Parish Sign. If you would like to make a donation for this purpose, please place the donation with the collection using a Supplemental Envelope from the back of the Church and label it “Parish Sign”.

Philip’s Fast (Pylypivka)
From earliest times, the feast of Christmas was given equal rank with the feast of the Resurrection (Easter). For this reason the Typicon looks upon the Nativity of Christ as another Pasch (Easter). In old typicons and liturgical Psalters, under the 25th of December, there is this note: “The Pasch, a three day feast.” Thus, just as the faithful prepared themselves for the feast of the Pasch with prayer and fasting, so too, they prepared themselves for the coming of Christ the Savior with the Christmas fast. (Julian J. Katrij, OSBM, A Byzantine Rite Liturgical Year)

November 22, 2009

And I shall say to myself, “Now as for you, you have so many good things stored up for many years, rest, eat, drink, be merry!”  But God said to him, ‘You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you; and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?’  Thus will it be for the one who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich in what matters to God.”  (Luke 12:19-21)

Happy Thanksgiving
Let us on this day reflect on all that we have to be grateful for…
The Gospel for Thanksgiving Liturgy.
As he was entering a village, ten lepers met (him).  They stood at a distance from him and raised their voice, saying, “Jesus, Master!  Have pity on us!”  And when he saw them, he said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.”  As they were going they were cleansed.  And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him.  He was a Samaritan.  Jesus said in reply, “Ten were cleansed, were they not?  Where are the other nine?  Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?”  Then he said to him, “Stand up and go; your faith has saved you.”  (Luke 17:12-19)

DIVINE LITURGY / SERVICES SCHEDULE
Sat. Nov. 21 – 4:00 p.m. †Seniuk, Williams & Nadzan Families – Marion Williams
Sun. Nov. 22 – 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy – God’s Blessing for Parishioners
Mon. Nov. 23 – 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy – No Intention Offered
Tues. Nov. 24 – 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy – No Intention Offered
Wed. Nov. 25 – 6:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Divine Liturgy – Gods Blessing for Parishioners
Thurs. Nov. 26 – NO SERVICES
Fri. Nov. 27 – NO SERVICES
Sat. Nov. 28 – 4:00 p.m. †John & †Mary – Waslasky Hall & Waslasky Families
Sun. Nov. 29 – 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy – God’s Blessing for Parishioners
Divine Liturgies for St. Vladimir (Edwardsville)
Saturday 6:00 p.m. English – Sunday 10:30 a.m. Slavonic

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (CONFESSION) – Before Liturgies or by appointment.  Parish members should go to Holy Confession at least once a month on average, or more often if there is a serious or mortal sin.  In case of a serious or mortal sin, one may not receive Holy Communion, until they have first gone to Confession and received absolution.  For small or ‘daily’ sins, one may receive Holy Communion as often as once a day, provided they have made an examination of conscience, a sincere Act of Contrition and recite the Prayer before Holy Communion, found in the text of the Liturgy.
WELCOME – To all who are tired and need rest; to all who mourn and need comfort; to all who are friendless and need friendship; to all who are discouraged and need hope; to all who are hopeless and need sheltered love; to all who sin and need a Savior; and to whomsoever will, this Church opens wide its doors in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ To all who are worshipping with us today – WELCOME!
LITURGY REQUESTS – We ask that if you have dates on which you would like a liturgy offered that you make those requests as early as possible.  Request for liturgy dates will be assigned in the order in which they are received. Contact the rectory office to make your requests.
STAYING IN TOUCH – If there is anyone who is regularly unable to attend liturgy but would like to keep in touch with what’s going on in the parish, please contact the rectory office about receiving a copy of the bulletin through the mail.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING – Our thanks to all who came out to help support our parish by helping with the Pyrohy Project this week.  Know that your efforts are appreciated, and not just by those who like to eat those delectable treats.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – Religious Education Classes will take a break next weekend for Thanksgiving.  Classes resume the following weekend, Saturday, December 5th in the church school building from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS – Birthday Greetings to John Dybach (11/24), Myron S. Feszchak (11/26) and Joseph Antonishak, Jr. (11/27).  May God grant them long life, good health and happiness.  MNOHAYA BLAHAYA LITA!
CHRISTMAS DECORATING – We will be decorating the church for the holidays on Sunday, December 6th starting at 2:00 PM.  Please mark your calendar and come out to help, many hands will make short work.
CHOIR PRACTICES – The choir will meet to practice for the Christmas Season on Thursday, December 3rd, and again after decorating on Sunday, December 6th.  Please make every effort to come out and brush up on music for the upcoming holiday.
CHRISTMAS CAROL SING ALONG – Our Choir’s Annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along will be held Sunday, December 13, 2009, starting at 2:00p.m. All are invited to join in the joyous singing of our traditional Ukrainian Koliada (carols) as well as many other, in anticipation of Christmas.  Carols will be sung in the church followed by a cold buffet reception in the lower level of the church.  Saint Nicholas will also pay a visit.  Mark your calendars and plan to make this part of your celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord.
PARISH SIGN – Plans are being finalized for our new parish sign.  The sign will be roughly 2 feet by 5 feet, double sided and installed in front of the church.  Renderings of the sign are posted on the bulletin board in the back of the church.  If you’d like to make a donation to help defray the cost, please place your donation with the collection using a Supplemental Envelope from the back of the Church and label it “Parish Sign”.
NEW COUNCILS TO BE FORMED – At the Parish Meeting last week Father informed those in attendance that following the new policy from the Chancery, a new (6-12 member) Parish Pastoral Council will be formed.  This council will replace the existing parish Building and Grounds, Pastoral and Cemetery Committees.  Father has selected members for this council and they will be announced after their approval by the Chancery.  The Pastor/Administrator (Father) will serve as the chairman for the council.  The decisions of the Parish Pastoral Council will be advisory only, and not be binding on the Pastor/Administrator (Father) or the parish.  This change will take affect on December 1, 2009.  Also included in the changes from the Chancery, starting January 1, 2010 a (2-3 member) Parish Finance Council will replace the function of the existing Trustees and Finance Committees.  Upon approval from the Chancery those council members will also be announced.  Father wishes to extend his thanks to all who served on the committees.
CEMETERY RULES & REGULATIONS – Out of respect for all parish families and their deceased members, these rules and regulations were designed for the uniform appearance, ease of maintenance, safety, and cleanliness of our cemetery.  Please give your full co-operation.  Thank you.
All decorations, including unplanted and artificial flowers, must be removed before March 31 or be subject to removal.  Christmas decorations must be removed by January 31.  All stone, metal, and other borders around monuments or memorials are prohibited.  Only low borders, one inch above ground level, are permitted in front of hillside graves in order to prevent erosion. No shrub or tree planting is allowed.  Loose stone and / or gravel are prohibited on any grave plot.  Persons causing any damage to cemetery property will be liable.  No dumping on the cemetery grounds or beyond the perimeter.  No walking pets through the cemetery.  No trespassing on cemetery property after hours.  Cemetery hours are 7:00 AM to sundown.  These Rules Effective Immediately.
NOTICE REGARDING HOLY DAY – This notice is written to remind the clergy and faithful that the Holy Day of the Conception of St. Anne (Immaculate Conception) is celebrated on Wednesday, December 9th.  It is not a Holy Day of Obligation.  By decree of the Ukrainian Bishops of the Metropolitan Province of Philadelphia on November 30, 2006 this Holy Day has been re-appointed to its original celebration.
TURKEY BINGO – Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, Hanover Section, Nanticoke is sponsoring its Third Annual Turkey Bingo on Sunday, November 22, 2009, in the church hall, Bliss and Center Sts. Doors open at 12:00 with Early Bird at 1:00.  Admission is $2.00 and prizes will be cash and turkeys.  Food and beverages will be available for purchase along with homemade baked goods.  For more information contact 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 Bingo.
MALANKA 2010 – The 6th Annual Ukrainian New Year Dinner Dance – MALANKA – will take place on Friday evening, January 15, 2010, 6:00pm to 1:00am at St. Vladimir Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton.  Michael Trusz and Kathleen Izak are serving as chairman and cochairman respectively.  Tickets are $40 and can be obtained by calling Dr. Michael Labuda at 820-7105.  Dinner buffet will include borchsh, holubchi, chicken Kyiv, kobasa, pyrohy and more, along with a cash bar.  Dancing to the internationally known orchestra Fata Morgana and a late night champagne toast are also included.
SLOATSBURG JUBILEES – During the next two years the Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate will be celebrating two milestones in their history. December 8th will mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the American Province, under the patronage of the Immaculate Conception and during the coming year 2010, they will celebrate 75 years of ministry in the United States.  The celebration of this double jubilee will take place during the weekend of December 11-13, 2009, being highlighted by a special Divine Liturgy of Thanksgiving and a banquet.  Ads are being sold for a remembrance book, please pick up a copy of the ad form in the back of the church.  In addition the Sisters are embarking on a project to build a shrine to Blessed Josaphata (their foundress) on the grounds of their home in Sloatsburg.  The small chapel will be a place of prayer, open year round, where people could come to light candles and pray to Blessed Josaphata for her intercession before God.  Memorial Pavers for the walkway leading to the chapel will be sold to help defray the costs of the construction.  Forms to sponsor those pavers are also available in the back of the church.
HEALTH CARE REFORM – Congress continues to debate health care reform legislation.  While the U.S. House passed a health care bill that prevents the federal government from funding elective abortions, the U.S. bishops remain deeply concerned about Senate action, especially as it will affect abortion funding, conscience rights, affordability for the poor and vulnerable, and accessibility for immigrants.  In your bulletins today, you’ll find a newly updated flier/bulletin insert from the U.S. Bishops Conference asking you to please contact your Senators immediately and urge them to address these moral issues.  The flier/bulletin insert includes a web address that allows you to send an email message to Congress with a click of a button.  The bishops have asked for our swift action and our prayers.  Thank you for your help.  We can help make sure that health care reform will be about saving lives, not destroying them.
PRINTED COPIES OF ‘THE WAY’ ARE AVAILABLE IN THE VESTIBULE
RENOVATION FUND – Should you wish to make a contribution to this fund please use the “Special Collection for Renovations to the Church Complex” envelopes that are available in the back of the church.
SPONSORS SOUGHT FOR SIGN – Donations are being sought to defray the cost of a Saints Peter & Paul Parish Sign.  If you would like to make a donation for this purpose, please place the donation with the collection using a Supplemental Envelope from the back of the Church and label it “Parish Sign”.

Philip’s Fast (Pylypivka)
From earliest times, the feast of Christmas was given equal rank with the feast of the Resurrection (Easter). For this reason the Typicon looks upon the Nativity of Christ as another Pasch (Easter). In old typicons and liturgical Psalters, under the 25th of December, there is this note: “The Pasch, a three day feast.” Thus, just as the faithful prepared themselves for the feast of the Pasch with prayer and fasting, so too, they prepared themselves for the coming of Christ the Savior with the Christmas fast. (Julian J. Katrij, OSBM, A Byzantine Rite Liturgical Year)
Philip’s Fast (Pylypivka), the pre-Christmas fast which begins with the feast of Saint Philip (November 14th), is a 40-day period of spiritual preparation for the celebration of the Nativity/Theophany cycle. At one time a period of strict fasting, it has now been abrogated in favor of voluntary fasting, works of penance and almsgiving. (Typikon)

November 15, 2009

Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?” He answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.”  Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”  (Luke 10:36-37)

November 21st
Presentation in the Temple of Our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
An ancient tradition relates that Mary’s parents, Saints Joachim and Anna, were childless for many years.  They implored God to send them a child, for a childless family was looked upon as cursed by God.  They also promised to dedicate their child to God’s service, if their petition was granted.  God heard their prayer and Anna gave birth to a girl whom they called Mary.  When Mary was three years old her parents took her to Jerusalem and presented her to the High Priest in the temple where, according to tradition, she was educated.  Mary was educated in the temple with other girls.  Her daily life consisted of prayer, work and other services.  (Rev. Michael Schudlo, CSsR, My Divine Friend)

DIVINE LITURGY / SERVICES SCHEDULE
Sat. Nov. 14 – 4:00 p.m. †Varwara – Carl Drapievsky
Sun. Nov. 15 – 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy – God’s Blessing for Parishioners
Mon. Nov. 16 – 9:00 a.m. †Nicholas Katulka – Rita Katulka
Tues. Nov. 17 – NO SERVICES
Wed. Nov. 18 – NO SERVICES
Thurs. Nov. 19 – 9:00 a.m. †Varvara – Karl Drapievsky
Fri. Nov. 20 – 6:00 p.m. Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple Solemn Feast
†Varvara – Karl Drapievsky
Sat. Nov. 21 – 4:00 p.m. †Seniuk, Williams & Nadzan Families – Marion Williams
Sun. Nov. 22 – 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy – God’s Blessing for Parishioners
Divine Liturgies for St. Vladimir (Edwardsville)
Saturday 6:00 p.m. English – Sunday 10:30 a.m. Slavonic

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (CONFESSION) – Before Liturgies or by appointment.  Parish members should go to Holy Confession at least once a month on average, or more often if there is a serious or mortal sin. In case of a serious or mortal sin, one may not receive Holy Communion, until they have first gone to Confession and received absolution.  For small or ‘daily’ sins, one may receive Holy Communion as often as once a day, provided they have made an examination of conscience, a sincere Act of Contrition and recite the Prayer before Holy Communion, found in the text of the Liturgy.
WELCOME – To all who are tired and need rest; to all who mourn and need comfort; to all who are friendless and need friendship; to all who are discouraged and need hope; to all who are hopeless and need sheltered love; to all who sin and need a Savior; and to whomsoever will,
this Church opens wide its doors in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.  To all who are worshipping with us today – WELCOME!
LITURGY REQUESTS – We ask that if you have dates on which you would like a liturgy offered that you make those requests as early as possible.  Request for liturgy dates will be assigned in the order in which they are received.  Contact the rectory office to make your requests.
STAYING IN TOUCH – If there is anyone who is regularly unable to attend liturgy but would like to keep in touch with what’s going on in the parish, please contact the rectory office about receiving a copy of the bulletin through the mail.
THANKS – Our thanks to everyone who came out to help with the Turkey-Fest last weekend.  Thanks also to all those who donated to the event and who came out to patronized the event.
HELP NEEDED – Please consider coming out to help out with our pyrohy project on November 17th and 18th.  Breakfast refreshments and lunch are provided.  Come and join in the fellowship of working to help support your parish.
PARISH MEETING – Parish Meeting will change to Bi-Monthly, Starting in November.  The meetings will be normally be held on the Fourth Tuesday of every other month.  The November meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30 p.m. due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.  Our Monthly parish meetings are held to discuss and coordinate cooperatively the work of the parish.
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE MEETING – The November Meeting of the Activities Committee will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the church.  All are welcome to attend and participate.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – There will be classes again next weekend, Saturday, November 21st in the church school building from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
SPECIAL COLLECTION – Please see the insert letter from the Archbishop with this bulletin.  It contains an urgent request for financial assistance to aid victims of the H1N1 flu in the Ukraine.
CHRISTMAS CAROL SING ALONG – Our Choir’s Annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along will be held Sunday, December 13, 2009, starting at 2:00p.m.  All are invited to join in the joyous singing of our traditional Ukrainian Koliada (carols) as well as many other, in anticipation of Christmas.  Carols will be sung in the church followed by a cold buffet reception in the lower level of the church.  Saint Nicholas will also pay a visit.  Mark your calendars and plan to make this part of your celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord.
ST. VLADIMIR SCRANTON DINNER – The annual autumn dinner sponsored by St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Parish of Scranton PA will take place on Sunday, November 15, 2009 beginning at 12:30pm in the Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue.  Menu includes a complete homemade turkey dinner.  Take-outs will be available, but must be picked up between 11:00am and 12noon.  Tickets: $11.00 Adults; $5.50 Students ages 6 thru 12 years; Children 5 years and younger are free.  Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Kathleen Izak at 570 346-2414 no later than Sunday, November 8th.  Divine Liturgy on that Sunday will be celebrated at 10:30am.
TURKEY BINGO – Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, Hanover Section, Nanticoke is sponsoring its Third Annual Turkey Bingo on Sunday, November 22, 2009, in the church hall, Bliss and Center Sts. Doors open at 12:00 with Early Bird at 1:00.  Admission is $2.00 and prizes will be cash and turkeys.  Food and beverages will be available for purchase along with homemade baked goods.  For more information contact 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 Bingo.
MALANKA 2010 – The 6th Annual Ukrainian New Year Dinner Dance – MALANKA – will take place on Friday evening, January 15, 2010, 6:00pm to 1:00am at St. Vladimir Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton.  Michael Trusz and Kathleen Izak are serving as chairman and cochairman respectively.  Tickets are $40 and can be obtained by calling Dr. Michael Labuda at 820-7105.  Dinner buffet will include borchsh, holubchi, chicken Kyiv, kobasa, pyrohy and more, along with a cash bar.  Dancing to the internationally known orchestra Fata Morgana and a late night champagne toast are also included.
UKRAINIAN DANCE COMPANY TO PERFORM – The Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company will perform at the Anderson Center for the Arts, Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York, on Wednesday, November 18th at 8pm.  This choreographically explosive treat was a complete sell-out when the company previously appeared at the Anderson Center.  Tickets – General Public: $41; Senior Citizen: $36; Student: $21.  For tickets and information, call 607-777-ARTS or order online (http://www2.binghamton.edu/anderson-center/upcoming-shows.html). Box Office is open weekdays, noon-5:30pm.
SLOATSBURG JUBILEES – During the next two years the Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate will be celebrating two milestones in their history.  December 8th will mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the American Province, under the patronage of the Immaculate Conception and during the coming year 2010, they will celebrate 75 years of ministry in the United States.  The celebration of this double jubilee will take place during the weekend of December 11-13, 2009, being highlighted by a special Divine Liturgy of Thanksgiving and a banquet.  Adds are being sold for a remembrance book, please pick up a copy of the ad form in the back of the church.  In addition the Sisters are embarking on a project to build a shrine to Blessed Josaphata (their foundress) on the grounds of their home in Sloatsburg.  The small chapel will be a place of prayer, open year round, where people could come to light candles and pray to Blessed Josaphata for her intercession before God.  Memorial Pavers for the walkway leading to the chapel will be sold to help defray the costs of the construction.  Forms to sponsor those pavers are also available in the back of the church.
WIN A NEW CAR – Saint Michael the Archangel, Ukrainian Catholic Church, Jenkintown is Raffling off a 2010 Mercedes C300 Sedan.  Tickets are $50 and may be purchased by calling (215-206-3804 or 215-379-1377 or 267-934-4869).  The drawing will be held on November 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM during St. Michael’s Praznyk Banquet at the Ukrainian Educational & Cultural Center in Jenkintown, PA.  Winner need not be present to win.  Must be 18 or older, winner is responsible for paying all taxes, title and registration, feature and model upgrades may be purchased by the winner.
CEMETERY RULES & REGULATIONS – Out of respect for all parish families and their deceased members, these rules and regulations were designed for the uniform appearance, ease of maintenance, safety, and cleanliness of our cemetery.  Please give your full co-operation.  Thank you.
All decorations, including unplanted and artificial flowers, must be removed before March 31 or be subject to removal. Christmas decorations must be removed by January 31.  All stone, metal, and other borders around monuments or memorials are prohibited.  Only low borders, one inch above ground level, are permitted in front of hillside graves in order to prevent erosion.  No shrub or tree planting is allowed.  Loose stone and / or gravel are prohibited on any grave plot.  Persons causing any damage to cemetery property will be liable.  No dumping on the cemetery grounds or beyond the perimeter.  No walking pets through the cemetery.  No trespassing on cemetery property after hours.  Cemetery hours are 7:00 AM to sundown.  These Rules Effective Immediately.
PRINTED COPIES OF ‘THE WAY’ ARE AVAILABLE IN THE VESTIBULE
RENOVATION FUND – Should you wish to make a contribution to this fund please use the “Special Collection for Renovations to the Church Complex” envelopes that are available in the back of the church.
SPONSORS SOUGHT FOR SIGN – Donations are being sought to defray the cost of a Saints Peter & Paul Parish Sign.  If you would like to make a donation for this purpose, please place the donation with the collection using a Supplemental Envelope from the back of the Church and label it “Parish Sign”.

Philip’s Fast (Pylypivka)
From earliest times, the feast of Christmas was given equal rank with the feast of the Resurrection (Easter).  For this reason the Typicon looks upon the Nativity of Christ as another Pasch (Easter).  In old typicons and liturgical Psalters, under the 25th of December, there is this note: “The Pasch, a three day feast.”  Thus, just as the faithful prepared themselves for the feast of the Pasch with prayer and fasting, so too, they prepared themselves for the coming of Christ the Savior with the Christmas fast. (Julian J. Katrij, OSBM, A Byzantine Rite Liturgical Year)
Philip’s Fast (Pylypivka), the pre-Christmas fast which begins with the feast of Saint Philip (November 14th), is a 40-day period of spiritual preparation for the celebration of the Nativity/Theophany cycle. At one time a period of strict fasting, it has now been abrogated in favor of voluntary fasting, works of penance and almsgiving. (Typikon)

November 8, 2009

While he was still speaking, someone from the synagogue official’s house arrived and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the teacher any longer.”
On hearing this, Jesus answered him, “Do not be afraid; just have faith and she will be saved.” (Luke 8:49-50)

Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel & All Angels – November 8, 2009
Saint Michael (Michael means “Who is like God”) is the leader of the heavenly hosts and the greatest adversary of Satan. Under his leadership the faithful Angels defeated Lucifer, the chieftain of the rebellious angels. This feast was instituted at the time of emperor Constantine the Great in the fourth century.
Saint Michael became patron of Kiev, capital of Ukraine, since the early days of Christianity in our country. The Church honors all the angelic choirs on the same day, when it pays a tribute of honor to their leader, St. Michael. My Divine Friend, Rev. Michael Schudlo, CSSR.

DIVINE LITURGY / SERVICES SCHEDULE
Sat. Nov. 7 – 4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy – No Intention Offered
Sun. Nov. 8 – 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy – God’s Blessing for Parishioners
Mon. Nov. 9 – NO SERVICES
Tues. Nov. 10 – NO SERVICES
Wed. Nov. 11 – NO SERVICES
Thurs. Nov. 12 – 9:00 a.m. †Varvara – Karl Drapievsky
Fri. Nov. 13 – 9:00 a.m. †Varvara – Karl Drapievsky
Sat. Nov. 14 – 4:00 p.m. †Varvara – Karl Drapievsky
Sun. Nov. 15 – 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy – God’s Blessing for Parishioners
Divine Liturgies for St. Vladimir (Edwardsville)
Saturday 6:00 p.m. English – Sunday 10:30 a.m. Slavonic

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (CONFESSION) – Before Liturgies or by appointment. Parish members should go to Holy Confession at least once a month on average, or more often if there is a serious or mortal sin. In case of a serious or mortal sin, one may not receive Holy Communion, until they have first gone to Confession and received absolution. For small or ‘daily’ sins, one may receive Holy Communion as often as once a day, provided they have made an examination of conscience, a sincere Act of Contrition and recite the Prayer before Holy Communion, found in the text of the Liturgy.
WELCOME – To all who are tired and need rest; to all who mourn and need comfort; to all who are friendless and need friendship; to all who are discouraged and need hope; to all who are hopeless and need sheltered love; to all who sin and need a Savior; and to whomsoever will,
this Church opens wide its doors in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ To all who are worshipping with us today – WELCOME!
LITURGY REQUESTS – We ask that if you have dates on which you would like a liturgy offered that you make those requests as early as possible. Request for liturgy dates will be assigned in the order in which they are received. Contact the rectory office to make your requests.
STAYING IN TOUCH – If there is anyone who is regularly unable to attend liturgy but would like to keep in touch with what’s going on in the parish, please contact the rectory office about receiving a copy of the bulletin through the mail.
BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS – Birthday Greetings to Mary Mazur Burke (11/8), Michelle Demko (11/11) and Sandy & Stephen Mykulyn (11/14). May God grant them long life, good health and happiness. MNOHAYA BLAHAYA LITA!
HELP NEEDED – Please consider coming out to help out with our pyrohy project on November 17th and 18th. Breakfast refreshments and lunch are provided. Come and join in the fellowship of working to help support your parish.
PARISH MEETING – Parish Meeting will change to Bi-Monthly, Starting in November. The meetings will be normally be held on the Fourth Tuesday of every other month. The November meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our Monthly parish meetings are held to discuss and coordinate cooperatively the work of the parish.
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE MEETING – The November Meeting of the Activities Committee will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the church. All are welcome to attend and participate.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – There will be classes again next weekend, Saturday, November 14th in the church school building from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-ALONG – Mark your calendars, the Choir of Saints Peter and Paul, Ukrainian Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre will hold their annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the church.
PRINTED COPIES OF ‘THE WAY’ ARE AVAILABLE IN THE VESTIBULE
HALUPKI (PIGGIE) DINNER – SS. Peter & Paul, Ukrainian Catholic Church will sponsor a Halupki (Piggie) Dinner in the Church Hall, 20 Nottingham St. Plymuth, PA on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Serving will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Take-outs from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Dinner will consist of 2 Piggies, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Tickets are available $8.00 Adults and $4.00 Children under 12. Make your reservations by calling Ann at 829-4202 or Mary Ann at 779-4502.
ST. VLADIMIR SCRANTON DINNER – The annual autumn dinner sponsored by St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Parish of Scranton PA will take place on Sunday, November 15, 2009 beginning at 12:30pm in the Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue. Menu includes a complete homemade turkey dinner. Take-outs will be available, but must be picked up between 11:00am and 12noon. Tickets: $11.00 Adults; $5.50 Students ages 6 thru 12 years; Children 5 years and younger are free. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Kathleen Izak at 570 346-2414 no later than Sunday, November 8th. Divine Liturgy on that Sunday will be celebrated at 10:30am.
TURKEY BINGO – Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, Hanover Section, Nanticoke is sponsoring its Third Annual Turkey Bingo on Sunday, November 22, 2009. in the church hall, Bliss and Center Sts. Doors open at 12:00 with Early Bird at 1:00. Admission is $2.00 and prizes will be cash and turkeys. Food and beverages will be available for purchase along with homemade baked goods. For more information contact 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 Bingo.
MALANKA 2010 – The 6th Annual Ukrainian New Year Dinner Dance – MALANKA – will take place on Friday evening, January 15, 2010, 6:00pm to 1:00am at St. Vladimir Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton. Michael Trusz and Kathleen Izak are serving as chairman and cochairman respectively. Tickets are $40 and can be obtained by calling Dr. Michael Labuda at 820-7105. Dinner buffet will include borchsh, holubchi, chicken Kyiv, kobasa, pyrohy and more, along with a cash bar. Dancing to the internationally known orchestra Fata Morgana and a late night champagne toast are also included.
HAM & KIELBASA DINNER – St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church will hold a Ham & Kielbasa Dinner on Saturday, November 14th, in their Social Hall Cafeteria, 522 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre. Menu will include Ham & Kielbasa, Potatoes, Dessert & Beverage. Adults $8.00, Children (Under 10) $4.00. Service 5-8 PM (Takeouts (3-4 PM).
BASILIAN SPIRITUALITY CENTER – The Sisters of St. Basil the Great will present a series of Advent Evenings of Reflection. The topic will be “LIVING WITH GRACE AND DIGNITY IN TODAY’S WORLD AND CIRCUMSTANCES”, Sister Marina Bochnewich, OSBM, Director of the Basilian Spirituality Center will be the presenter. The series includes three sessions, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 – Touching Into Our Inner Wisdom, Tuesday, November 24, 2009 – With this Inner Wisdom Learning Boundaries and Balance, and Tuesday, December 1, 2009 – With Wisdom and Grace Reaching Out to Others. Sessions will run from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The donation for the series is $30.00. Please Register by November 12, 2009. The Basilian Spirituality Center is located at 710 Fox Chase Road Fox Chase Manor, PA 19046. For more information call 215-780-1227. The Sisters invite all to join them and others to reflect and pray.
UKRAINIAN DANCE COMPANY TO PERFORM – The Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company will perform at the Anderson Center for the Arts, Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York, on Wednesday, November 18th at 8pm. This choreographically explosive treat was a complete sell-out when the company previously appeared at the Anderson Center. Tickets – General Public: $41; Senior Citizen: $36; Student: $21. For tickets and information, call 607-777-ARTS or order online (http://www2.binghamton.edu/anderson-center/upcoming-shows.html). Box Office is open weekdays, noon-5:30pm.
SLOATSBURG JUBILEES – During the next two years the Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate will be celebrating two milestones in their history. December 8th will mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the American Province, under the patronage of the Immaculate Conception and during the coming year 2010, they will celebrate 75 years of ministry in the United States. The celebration of this double jubilee will take place during the weekend of December 11-13, 2009, being highlighted by a special Divine Liturgy of Thanksgiving and a banquet. Adds are being sold for a remembrance book, please pick up a copy of the ad form in the back of the church. In addition the Sisters are embarking on a project to build a shrine to Blessed Josaphata (their foundress) on the grounds of their home in Sloatsburg. The small chapel will be a place of prayer, open year round, where people could come to light candles and pray to Blessed Josaphata for her intercession before God. Memorial Pavers for the walkway leading to the chapel will be sold to help defray the costs of the construction. Forms to sponsor those pavers are also available in the back of the church.
MANOR COLLEGE – Manor ‘America’s Premier Two-year Catholic College’, located in Jenkintown, PA, will sponsor an Open House/Career Day on Sunday, November 8th, at 11:00 a.m. This event will also feature seminars on Career Planning and Financial Aid. Special scholarships are available for students of Ukrainian heritage. Manor is founded by the Ukrainian Sisters of St. Basil the Great. For more information or directions, please call: (215)884-2216 or visit us at http://www.manor.edu.
WIN A NEW CAR – Saint Michael the Archangel, Ukrainian Catholic Church, Jenkintown is Raffling off a 2010 Mercedes C300 Sedan. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased by calling (215-206-3804 or 215-379-1377 or 267-934-4869). The drawing will be held on November 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM during St. Michael’s Praznyk Banquet at the Ukrainian Educational & Cultural Center in Jenkintown, PA. Winner need not be present to win. Must be 18 or older, winner is responsible for paying all taxes, title and registration, feature and model upgrades may be purchased by the winner.
BEQUESTS TO YOUR PARISH – Please remember SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre with memorial gifts and in your will.
SPONSORS SOUGHT FOR SIGN – Donations are being sought to defray the cost of a Saints Peter & Paul Parish Sign. If you would like to make a donation for this purpose, please place the donation with the collection using a Supplemental Envelope from the back of the Church and label it “Parish Sign”.
RENOVATION FUND – Should you wish to make a contribution to this fund please use the “Special Collection for Renovations to the Church Complex” envelopes that are available in the back of the church.
CEMETERY RULES & REGULATIONS
Out of respect for all parish families and their deceased members, these rules and regulations were designed for the uniform appearance, ease of maintenance, safety, and cleanliness of our cemetery. Please give your full co-operation. Thank you.
All decorations, including unplanted and artificial flowers, must be removed before March 31 or be subject to removal. Christmas decorations must be removed by January 31.
All stone, metal, and other borders around monuments or memorials are prohibited. Only low borders, one inch above ground level, are permitted in front of hillside graves in order to prevent erosion.
No shrub or tree planting is allowed.
Loose stone and / or gravel are prohibited on any grave plot.
Persons causing any damage to cemetery property will be liable.
No dumping on the cemetery grounds or beyond the perimeter.
No walking pets through the cemetery.
No trespassing on cemetery property after hours. Cemetery hours are 7:00 AM to sundown.
These Rules Effective Immediately.

November 1, 2009

The man from whom the demons had come out begged to remain with him, but he sent him away, saying, “Return home and recount what God has done for you.” The man went off and proclaimed throughout the whole town what Jesus had done for him.  (Luke 8:38-39)

DIVINE LITURGY / SERVICES SCHEDULE
Sat. Oct. 31 – 4:00 p.m. Liturgy of Thanksgiving – Mike & Joan Labuda
Sun. Nov. 1 – 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy – God’s Blessing for Parishioners
Mon. Nov. 2 – NO SERVICES
Tues. Nov. 3 – NO SERVICES
Wed. Nov. 4 – NO SERVICES
Thurs. Nov. 5 – 9:00 a.m. Marlene Katulka – Rita Katulka
Fri. Nov. 6 – 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy – No Intention Offered
Sat. Nov. 7 – 4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy – No Intention Offered
Sun. Nov. 8 – 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy – God’s Blessing for Parishioners
Divine Liturgies for St. Vladimir (Edwardsville)
Saturday 6:00 p.m. English – Sunday 10:30 a.m. Slavonic

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (CONFESSION) – Before Liturgies or by appointment. Parish members should go to Holy Confession at least once a month on average, or more often if there is a serious or mortal sin. In case of a serious or mortal sin, one may not receive Holy Communion, until they have first gone to Confession and received absolution. For small or ‘daily’ sins, one may receive Holy Communion as often as once a day, provided they have made an examination of conscience, a sincere Act of Contrition and recite the Prayer before Holy Communion, found in the text of the Liturgy.
WELCOME – To all who are tired and need rest; to all who mourn and need comfort; to all who are friendless and need friendship; to all who are discouraged and need hope; to all who are hopeless and need sheltered love; to all who sin and need a Savior; and to whomsoever will, this Church opens wide its doors in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ To all who are worshipping with us today – WELCOME!
LITURGY REQUESTS – We ask that if you have dates on which you would like a liturgy offered that you make those requests as early as possible. Request for liturgy dates will be assigned in the order in which they are received. Contact the rectory office to make your requests.
STAYING IN TOUCH – If there is anyone who is regularly unable to attend liturgy but would like to keep in touch with what’s going on in the parish, please contact the rectory office about receiving a copy of the bulletin through the mail.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS – Birthday Greetings to Rita Katulka (11/1), Anne Findora (11/2), Barbara Brown (11/3), Michael Labuda (11/4), Michael Chudoba (11/5) and Charlie Waligun (11/7). May God grant them long life, good health and happiness. MNOHAYA BLAHAYA LITA!
APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER MEETING – The November meeting of the Apostleship of Prayer will be held on Monday afternoon, November 2, 2009 starting with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 1:00 PM. New members welcome. Hostess for the meeting is Florence Morika.
FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED – This year in conjunction with our Annual Turkey-Fest we will be conducting a food drive. For each non-perishable food item that you bring to the dinner you’ll receive a chance for one of our door prize gifts. Food collected will be donated to the Food Pantry of the Catholic Community of North Wilkes-Barre / Holy Saviour / Saint Christopher. The food pantry is an on going project of these combined churches Social Concerns Committee. Please help us to make this effort a success and help our neighbors in need.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – The Cross Valley Religious Education program began its 2009-2010 school year this Saturday. Classes are free, and are held on Saturday mornings in the church school building at Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, on River Street in Wilkes-Barre, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Families with school aged children grades one through eight are invited to participate. Graduates of the program are invited to assist with the program’s various social, cultural and religious activities. A schedule is available on our church bulletin board. Please call Christine Mash at 735-1784 for more information.
HELP NEEDED – Please consider coming out to help out with our pyrohy making project in November. Breakfast refreshments and lunch are provided. Come and join in the fellowship of working to help support your parish.
TURKEY FEST RESERVATIONS – Remember if you haven’t yet made your reservation for the Turkey Dinner that you can still make a reservation by calling Verna Kosicki at 824-6090. Remember that Walk-Ins are accepted as we’ll so bring some friends and enjoy the good food and try your luck at our games. Hope to see you there. Turkey-Fest, Saturday, November 7, 2009, 2-8 PM.
BAKED GOODS NEEDED – Please remember to bring your backed goods during the Friday work session. Sheet cakes are needed for dinner desserts and any other baked goods for Baba’s Bake Sale.
TURKEY-FEST WORK SESSIONS – Please come and help out with this important fund raiser.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2:00 PM – Hall Decorating/Set-Up/Stands
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 6:00 PM – Table Set-Up, Kitchen Prep
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 9:00 AM – Turkey Roasting, Food Prep
Call Rita Katulka 822-8468 to help out at the Turkey-Fest
PARISH MEETING – Parish Meeting will change to Bi-Monthly, Starting in November. The meetings will be normally be held on the Fourth Tuesday of every other month. The November meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our Monthly parish meetings are held to discuss and coordinate cooperatively the work of the parish.
PRINTED COPIES OF ‘THE WAY’ ARE AVAILABLE IN THE VESTIBULE
CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-ALONG – Mark your calendars, the Choir of Saints Peter and Paul, Ukrainian Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre will hold their annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the church.
HALUPKI (PIGGIE) DINNER – SS. Peter & Paul, Ukrainian Catholic Church will sponsor a Halupki (Piggie) Dinner in the Church Hall, 20 Nottingham St. Plymuth, PA on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Serving will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Take-outs from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Dinner will consist of 2 Piggies, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Tickets are available $8.00 Adults and $4.00 Children under 12. Make your reservations by calling Ann at 829-4202 or Mary Ann at 779-4502.
ST. VLADIMIR SCRANTON DINNER – The annual autumn dinner sponsored by St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Parish of Scranton PA will take place on Sunday, November 15, 2009 beginning at 12:30pm in the Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue. Menu includes a complete homemade turkey dinner. Take-outs will be available, but must be picked up between 11:00am and 12noon. Tickets: $11.00 Adults; $5.50 Students ages 6 thru 12 years; Children 5 years and younger are free. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Kathleen Izak at 570 346-2414 no later than Sunday, November 8th. Divine Liturgy on that Sunday will be celebrated at 10:30am.
TURKEY BINGO – Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, Hanover Section, Nanticoke is sponsoring its Third Annual Turkey Bingo on Sunday, November 22, 2009. in the church hall, Bliss and Center Sts. Doors open at 12:00 with Early Bird at 1:00. Admission is $2.00 and prizes will be cash and turkeys. Food and beverages will be available for purchase along with homemade baked goods. For more information contact 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 Bingo.
MALANKA 2010 – The 6th Annual Ukrainian New Year Dinner Dance – MALANKA – will take place on Friday evening, January 15, 2010, 6:00pm to 1:00am at St. Vladimir Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton. Michael Trusz and Kathleen Izak are serving as chairman and cochairman respectively. Tickets are $40 and can be obtained by calling Dr. Michael Labuda at 820-7105. Dinner buffet will include borchsh, holubchi, chicken Kyiv, kobasa, pyrohy and more, along with a cash bar. Dancing to the internationally known orchestra Fata Morgana and a late night champagne toast are also included.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS – Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 2:00 AM Daylight Savings Time ends. Please remember to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed the night before. At this time we are also reminded to replace batteries in smoke alarms in our homes as well.
NIGHT AT THE RACES – The Catholic Community of North Wilkes-Barre will sponsor a Night at the Races on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Sacred Heart School Gym, 607 N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Doors will open at 6:00 PM. Post time will be 7:00 PM. Admission is $3.00. Food and beverages will be served. If you wish to purchase a horse, call 823-4988 for further details. For every 5 horse you sell, your name will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $100.00 VISA gift card. Two $100.00 cards will be awarded. Anyone 21 years of age and older are welcome.
HAM & KIELBASA DINNER – St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church will hold a Ham & Kielbasa Dinner on Saturday, November 14th, in their Social Hall Cafeteria, 522 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre. Menu will include Ham & Kielbasa, Potatoes, Dessert & Beverage. Adults $8.00, Children (Under 10) $4.00. Service 5-8 PM (Takeouts (3-4 PM).
125TH ANNIVERSARY IN SHENANDOAH – Fr. Oleksandr Dumenko and the Parish Family of St Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shenandoah extend a warm and cordial invitation to all who would like to join them the 125th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of First Ukrainian Parish in America in 1884. The Hierarchical Divine Liturgy will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 2pm with Archbishop Stefan Soroka as Main Celebrant. The Jubilee Banquet will take place immediately afterwards at St. Nicholas Catering Hall, Route 901 Primrose, Minersville Pa,. If you are interested in receiving an invitation to this event, please contact Debra Blaschak at 570.544.6579 or blaschak@comcast.net.  If you have questions about the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, please contact Rev. Oleksandr Dumenko at 570.462.0809 or stmichaelsukrainian@verizon.net.
BASILIAN SPIRITUALITY CENTER – The Sisters of St. Basil the Great will present a series of Advent Evenings of Reflection. The topic will be “LIVING WITH GRACE AND DIGNITY IN TODAY’S WORLD AND CIRCUMSTANCES”, Sister Marina Bochnewich, OSBM, Director of the Basilian Spirituality Center will be the presenter. The series includes three sessions, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 – Touching Into Our Inner Wisdom, Tuesday, November 24, 2009 – With this Inner Wisdom Learning Boundaries and Balance, and Tuesday, December 1, 2009 – With Wisdom and Grace Reaching Out to Others. Sessions will run from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The donation for the series is $30.00. Please Register by November 12, 2009. The Basilian Spirituality Center is located at 710 Fox Chase Road Fox Chase Manor, PA 19046. For more information call 215-780-1227. The Sisters invite all to join them and others to reflect and pray.
UKRAINIAN DANCE COMPANY TO PERFORM – The Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company will perform at the Anderson Center for the Arts, Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York, on Wednesday, November 18th at 8pm. This choreographically explosive treat was a complete sell-out when the company previously appeared at the Anderson Center. Tickets – General Public: $41; Senior Citizen: $36; Student: $21. For tickets and information, call 607-777-ARTS or order online (http://www2.binghamton.edu/anderson-center/upcoming-shows.html). Box Office is open weekdays, noon-5:30pm.
SLOATSBURG JUBILEES – During the next two years the Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate will be celebrating two milestones in their history. December 8th will mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the American Province, under the patronage of the Immaculate Conception and during the coming year 2010, they will celebrate 75 years of ministry in the United States. The celebration of this double jubilee will take place during the weekend of December 11-13, 2009, being highlighted by a special Divine Liturgy of Thanksgiving and a banquet. Adds are being sold for a remembrance book, please pick up a copy of the ad form in the back of the church. In addition the Sisters are embarking on a project to build a shrine to Blessed Josaphata (their foundress) on the grounds of their home in Sloatsburg. The small chapel will be a place of prayer, open year round, where people could come to light candles and pray to Blessed Josaphata for her intercession before God. Memorial Pavers for the walkway leading to the chapel will be sold to help defray the costs of the construction. Forms to sponsor those pavers are also available in the back of the church.
WIN A NEW CAR – Saint Michael the Archangel, Ukrainian Catholic Church, Jenkintown is Raffling off a 2010 Mercedes C300 Sedan. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased by calling (215-206-3804 or 215-379-1377 or 267-934-4869). The drawing will be held on November 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM during St. Michael’s Praznyk Banquet at the Ukrainian Educational & Cultural Center in Jenkintown, PA. Winner need not be present to win. Must be 18 or older, winner is responsible for paying all taxes, title and registration, feature and model upgrades may be purchased by the winner.
BEQUESTS TO YOUR PARISH – Please remember SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre with memorial gifts and in your will.
SPONSORS SOUGHT FOR SIGN – Donations are being sought to defray the cost of a Saints Peter & Paul Parish Sign. If you would like to make a donation for this purpose, please place the donation with the collection using a Supplemental Envelope from the back of the Church and label it “Parish Sign”.
RENOVATION FUND – Should you wish to make a contribution to this fund please use the “Special Collection for Renovations to the Church Complex” envelopes that are available in the back of the church.
CEMETERY RULES & REGULATIONS
Out of respect for all parish families and their deceased members, these rules and regulations were designed for the uniform appearance, ease of maintenance, safety, and cleanliness of our cemetery. Please give your full co-operation. Thank you.
All decorations, including unplanted and artificial flowers, must be removed before March 31 or be subject to removal. Christmas decorations must be removed by January 31.
All stone, metal, and other borders around monuments or memorials are prohibited. Only low borders, one inch above ground level, are permitted in front of hillside graves in order to prevent erosion.
No shrub or tree planting is allowed.
Loose stone and / or gravel are prohibited on any grave plot.
Persons causing any damage to cemetery property will be liable.
No dumping on the cemetery grounds or beyond the perimeter.
No walking pets through the cemetery.
No trespassing on cemetery property after hours. Cemetery hours are 7:00 AM to sundown.
These Rules Effective Immediately.

What is the spiritual message of the fallen leaves in autumn?
And why does God make leaves transform into beautiful, magnificent colors just before they loosen from the tree, float to the ground, and die?
God shows us beautiful leaves during the introspective season of autumn because He is reminding us of positive and pure actions that we have overlooked. We have accomplished greatly during the past year, yet we do not usually give ourselves credit for meaningful and righteous deeds. We need to know that we have much to build on for the coming year, and we should take pride in who we are and what we have done. Yes, we need to improve and eliminate some misguided deeds and character traits — but we can only do that by building on the positive accomplishments of the past year.
We must also realize that even though we have many good deeds under our belts, we can never rest on our laurels. The beautiful leaves fall and the tree remains bare to show that we must start to build new and better deeds in the coming year.
Yes, we rake in all of our leaves, all of our hundreds and hundreds of magnificent holy actions, but we must renew and start again to grow new leaves. We must make all our actions, all our leaves, “for healing” — for helping others and ourselves achieve great heights — as the prophet proclaims: “So its waters will grow from the Sanctuary, so its fruit will be for food and its leaves for healing.” (Ezekiel 47:12)
In a week or two, we’ll be heading outside with rake in hand. But instead of feeling frustrated by the mounds of leaves, let’s try to contemplate our actions, one by one, leaf by leaf. Let’s gather all of our deeds from the previous year, and look to create more of those healing leaves that cure, one by one, the spiritual darkness and disease in our lives.
(an excerpt from Mystical Autumn Leaves by Rabbi Boruch Leff adapted by The Cathedral Bulletin, Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia)