“When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at the knees of Jesus and said, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” For astonishment at the catch of fish they had made seized him and all those with him, and likewise James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners of Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him.” (Luke 5:8-11)
The Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God – October 1st
“Among the Marian feasts listed in our Liturgical Year, the feast of the Patronage of the Most Holy Mother of God deserves special consideration. The cult of the Mother of God as the Protectress of our nation reaches like a golden thread from the times of the Kievan princes to the present day. The secret of honoring the Mother of God as a Protectress lies, perhaps, in the fact that we are dealing here not with human but with heavenly and more powerful intercession. Every person, family and nation would like to enjoy such an intercession and protection. From the very beginning of our Kievan State, we have had great and powerful enemies. It is small wonder then that our people sought the assistance and protection of the Most Holy Mother of God whose intercession is all-powerful. For our people, then, the feast of the Patronage has always been, and still remains, a day of great manifestation of love and gratitude to the Most Holy Mother of God, a day of joyous praise and glorification of her protection and intercession.” Julian J. Katrij, OSBM, A Byzantine
DIVINE LITURGY / SERVICES SCHEDULE
Sat. Sept. 26 – 4:00 p.m. †John Dobranski – Margaret Dobranski
Sun. Sept. 27 – 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy – God’s Blessing for Parishioners
Mon. Sept. 28 – NO SERVICES
Tues. Sept. 29 – NO SERVICES
Feast of the PROTECTION OF THE THEOTOKOS – Solemn Feast
Wed. Sept. 30 – 6:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy, Myrovania
Thurs. Oct. 1 – 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy at St. Vladimir, Edwardsville
Fri. Oct. 2 – 9:00 a.m. †Anna Wowk – Margaret Dobranski
Sat. Oct. 3 – 4:00 p.m. †Nicholas & †Anna Antonishak – Antonishak Family
Sun. Oct. 4 – 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.
ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS – Anniversary Greetings to Michael & Jacci Demko who will celebrate their anniversary on October 1st. May God grant them long life, good health and happiness. MNOHAYA BLAHAYA LITA!
MONTHLY PARISH MEETING – The next Monthly Parish Meeting will be held on, Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lower Level of the Church. Our Monthly parish meetings are held on the Fourth Tuesday of each month to discuss and coordinate cooperatively the work of the parish. All are invited and encouraged to attend. Please note the change in date due to the Clergy Retreat.
APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER MEETINGS RESUME – The October meeting of the Apostleship of Prayer will be held on Monday afternoon, October 5, 2009 starting with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 1:00 PM. New members welcome. Hostess for the meeting is Madolyn Mykulyn.
OUR PARISH NOW ON-LINE – A new web site for the parish has been set up, the web address is http://www.sspeterandpaulwb.org. Our email address is now sspeterandpaulwb@gmail.com. Take a moment and visit the next time you’re online.
PYROHY – Some frozen pyrohy are still available for purchase. Please call Stephen Mykulyn (825-0902) to arrange to pick them up. Pyrohy are still just $5.00 a dozen.
PRIZE DONATIONS NEEDED FOR TURKEY-FEST RAFFLE – If you would like to make a donation for our raffle at the Turkey-Fest, please contact Stephen Mykulyn at 825-0902. Turkey-Fest will be held Saturday, November 7, 2009.
COPIES OF ‘THE WAY’ ARE AVAILABLE IN THE VESTIBULE
BERWICK CENTENNIAL – A cordial invitation is extended to join Saints Cyril and Methodius in Berwick on the occasion of their centennial celebration on Sunday, October 18, 2009, beginning with a divine liturgy concelebrated by his grace Metropolitan Stefan Soroka at 2:00 p.m. at the Church. Cocktails will follow at 4:30 p.m. with dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Best Western Genetti’s, 1441 North Church Street, Hazleton, PA. Tickets are $40.00. Reservations must be made by calling Bill or Barb Nagy at (570) 389-0585 no later than October 4th.
CARD PARTY/SOCIAL – The Blessed Virgin Mary Guild of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church will sponsor its 77th Annual Card Party/Social on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 2:00pm in the Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton. A variety of door and nonplayer prizes will be awarded. Coffee and cake will be served. Admission $5.00. Tickets available at the door. Doors open at 1:00pm. Players are encouraged to bring their own cards and table games. The public is invited to attend. For information phone Kathleen Izak at 346-2414.
SPAGHETTI DINNER – Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, Hanover Section, Nanticoke is sponsoring its Annual Spaghetti Dinner to be held on Sunday, October 4, 2009 in the Church Hall, Bliss and Center Sts., from Noon – 4:00 PM. Tickets are $8.00 and may be purchased in advance until Wednesday, September 30th. Tickets will also be available at the door. However, all advanced sale tickets will be entered in a drawing for a bottle of wine and a quart of Mr. Gagliardi’s Secret Sauce. For tickets or more information, please call Jill Gagliardi at 824-4603. A Ukrainian Auction, featuring theme baskets – each with a homemade or handcrafted treat – is being held in conjunction with the dinner.
PLYMOUTH RUMMAGE SALE – SS. Peter and Paul, U.C.C., Plymouth, PA will sponsor a Rummage-Flea Market Sale – Friday, October 9, 2009 – 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday October 10, 2009 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Church Hall 20 Nottingham St. Plymouth, PA. All great items, furniture, linens, glassware, etc. A litmited menu will be available for lunches. A Bake Sale of all home-made baked goods will be featured. Come and shop with us.
BERWICK CRAFT SALE – SS. Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, Warren Street & First Avenue, Berwick will hold their Annual Craft Sale on Saturday, October 31st from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Come shop for the holidays. Lunch will be available from 11:00 AM with a variety of ethnic foods and baked goods. Interested crafters should contact Janina (570)759-2824 (after 5:00 p.m.) or email: yankapysanky@yahoo.com. Tables are $15 per 8 foot table.
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.
A TRADITION 78 YEARS IN THE MAKING – Since 1931, the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great have hosted an annual Pilgrimage that focuses on the healing power of prayer and refreshing one’s spiritual self. This event, held on the Sister’s property in Jenkintown, PA brings together over 1,000 attendees each year. This year the Pilgrimage, Under the Protection of the Mother of God will be held on Saturday, October 3rd from 6 PM to 10 PM and Sunday, October 4th from 10 AM to 5 PM. The full schedule of the day is available on the Sisters’ website – http://www.stbasils.com. The theme this year is, “Mother of God, Omophor of Life”, prompting us to see how Mary, the Mother of God, loves us, cares for us, and works to protect each of us and all life. Join us for this fantastic weekend – come for one service or stay all day! The services will be bilingual; Ukrainian and English.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
6:00 PM Mystery of Reconciliation (Confession)
7:00 PM Candlelight Procession
7:15 PM Akathist to the Mother of God
8:00 PM Young Adult Dialogue
Sunday, October 4, 2009
10:00 AM Mystery of Reconciliation (Confession)
10:30 AM Gather for Procession
11:00 AM Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
1 to 5 PM Food Service
1:45 PM Children’s Program
2:45 PM Procession / Moleben / Mystery of Holy Anointing (Healing)
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.
Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA 