Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church

          Liturgical Schedule

     

 Sat. 16:  6:00pm at Infant Jesus

            +Janice Salcedo from Mike Virostek

 

Sun. 17:  9:00am at Infant Jesus

23^rd Sunday after Pentecost

            +Irene & Robert O’Shelski from Mary Beth Hayer and Janice & David Hartzell

 

Mon. 18: Clergy Day- No Liturgy

 

Tues. 19: 8:30am at Infant Jesus

            +Theresa Blasko from Pat Sgambati         

           

 Wed. 20: 8:30am at Infant Jesus

            +Gerald Dutko from Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Swindler

                       

Thurs 21: 6:00pm at Infant Jesus

Entrance of the Theotokos

            +Janice Salcedo from Anonymous

Fri. 22: 8:30am at Infant Jesus

            +Joseph & Anne Planey from Ann Planey

 

Sat. 23:  6:00pm at Infant Jesus

            For the Parishioners

 

Sun 24:  9:00am at Infant Jesus

24th Sunday after Pentecost

            +Peggy Kovach Straub from Liz McGarry & Daughters

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS:

Ken & Bernie Litwin, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Pearl Tablack and Patricia Flaherty, and Mickey Vasilcheck all at home, Mary Rotunno at Assumption, Sophie Cimino at Omni West Assisted Living, Thomas Urdea at Shepard of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd, Louise Macabobby at Hampton Woods, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthier years.

 

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list, or receive get-well wishes, call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597.

 

PARISHIONER NEWS:  This past week, our beloved parishioner Milan Krivan passed away.  Our deepest sympathy to his wife Rosalie and his wonderful family.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.  Blessed Repose and Eternal Memory to the servant of God +Milan.

 

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB: The next meeting of the Byzantine Social club will be held in the church on Wednesday, November 20^th at 6:00pm.  New members are welcome. A light meal will be served.  Group B is in charge. 

 

GCU: Everyone is invited for coffee and donuts on Sunday, November 24^th, to be followed by the 4^th Quarter GCU meeting.

 

CHRISTMAS DECORATING: Volunteers are needed on Saturday, Dec. 7^th at 9:00am for the annual decorating of our church.  Please donate your time to beautify the church for this Christmas season.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY:  The 2019 Children’s Christmas party will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15^th following the Liturgy and is open to kids up to 14 years old.  A light lunch will be served and St. Nicholas will be bringing presents! Please sign up by Dec. 9th on the sheet in the vestibule.  

 

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER:

All are invited to the Annual Christmas Dinner to be held at the Holiday Inn Boardman on Sunday, Dec. 8^th at 5:00pm.  $22 includes your choice of London Broil, Stuffed Chicken Florentine or Salmon, with Salad, Green Beans, Rolls, Desert, Coffee, & Hot or Iced Tea. There will also be a 50/50 Raffle and prizes.

 

REMINDER-CCD (ECF) CLASSES:  Eastern Christian Formation Classes are being held at Byzantine at the Grove at 6:30 pm every Tuesday and are open to all school aged children and adults.

 

50^TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE:The celebration will be held on June 28^th, 2020.  There are flyers from the meeting in the vestibule for updates.

 

YOUTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR: We are looking for a parishioner who would like to run/organize our new youth program.  This individual will coordinate our youth activities for school aged children at our parish.  Please contact Fr. Michael if interested.

 

CHRISTMAS TREES: After taking inventory, it has been decided to purchase new artificial Christmas trees for the church. There are envelopes in the vestibule for anyone who would like to make a donation towards this purchase.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The left Sanctuary candle this week is for the Health & Well Being of Kathy Antal from Mary Lou Kasper. The right candle is for a special intention from Tillie Chachko.   

 

HOLIDAY CONCERT:  The East Winds Symphonic Band & the Pittsburgh Byzantine Catholic Archieparchal Choir will present a Holiday Sounds Concert on Sunday, Dec. 15^th, 2019 at 3:30pm at St. John’s Cathedral Center in Munhall, PA.  Admission is free. 

 

Collection Report

Week of 11/10/2019

$          1,646.00               Offertory

$             130.00               Holy Day

$               68.00               Candles      

$               58.00               Maintenance Fund

$               15.00                BCW

$                2.00          Archeparchial Charities

$           1919.00              TOTAL