Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church

          Liturgical Schedule

Sat.6:  6:00pm @ Infant Jesus

                For the parishioners

Sun 7:  9:00am @ Infant Jesus

               Sunday of All saints

             Altar Rosary Society of Infant Jesus

Mon. June 8:  NO LITURGY

Tues. 9:  10:00 am @ Infant Jesus

               + John Sr. & Carolyn Volchko from Mr. & Mrs. John Volchko Jr.

Wed. 10: 10:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              + Teresa Blasko from Sheryl Goodrich

Thurs 11: 10:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              + Fr. Robert Halus from Edward Halus

Fri. 12: 10:00 am @ Infant Jesus

               + Sophie Cimino from John & Cindy Cegledy

Sat.13:  6:00pm @ Infant Jesus

                + Thomas Urdea from Jerry & Mary Novak

Sun 14:  9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

               Second Sunday after Pentecost

              + Dorothy Wagner from Tillie Chachko

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Happy Anniversary to: John A. and Mary Ann Basista June 1^st, Gary & Christine Valko June 19^th.

Happy Birthday to: Bernadette Litwin June 1^st, Patricia Kasper June 3^rd, Lauren Hymes June 3^rd, Paul (Bob) Jonda June 9^th, Jim Murphy June 12^th, Terry Buttry June 11^th, Michele Straub June 14^th, Julie Jusinco June 18^th. 

Collection Report

Week of 5/31/2020

$           2391.00               Offertory

$             184.00               Candles     

$             295.00               Maintenance Fund

$        555.00          Maintenance fund in memory of +Thomas Urdea

$             240.00               Holy Day

$             305.00               Peter’s pence

$             150.00               Seminary fund

$          4120.00                TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 28

Sunday: 35

ATTENTION PARISHIONERS: All bulletin announcements should be sent to Paula Slemons. Please call (330)799-5983 with any information to be put in the bulletin by Wednesday of that week. Thank you very much.

Announcements and information

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

Ken & Bernie Litwin, Richard Kuty, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty, all at home, William Ripple at Heritage Manor-Youngstown, Mary Rotunno at Assumption, Louise Macabobby at Hampton Woods, Helen Brill at Maplecrest 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 @330-272-1857.

HELPING HANDS:

Our annual helping hands will be on June 6, 2020 @ 9:00 am on the church grounds. We will be social distancing but bring your garden gloves and help to beautify the church grounds.

MARRIAGE OF CELEBRATION:

A celebration of Marriage will be held on September 13, 2020 @ St. Elias Church.

Though it is uncertain if the actual celebration can be held, the Archdiocese is still asking for names of wedding anniversary celebrations of 10, 25, 30, 40, 45, 50 or additional years that are multiples of five during this year 2020. Certificates will be sent to whether they are able to attend. Please notify Fr Michael or Paula Slemons by July 25, 2020 if interested.

50^TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE:

OUR 50^TH ANNIVERSARY HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR JULY 19, 2020 @ 3:00 pm.  Archbishop William Skurla will attend our liturgy. We will also have the dinner to follow at Byzantine at the Grove.  We do hope all attend the Divine Liturgy/Dinner and celebrate 50 years of our parish. Further updates will follow. 

50^th ANNIVERSARY BOOK:

We are continuing to look for businesses, organizations, and parish families to provide sponsorships in our Commemorative Anniversary Book. There will also be a section in memory of our beloved deceased parishioners. Order forms were sent to all parishioners’ homes. We have extended the deadline to  the celebration.  If you have more than one sponsor, or have any questions please contact the rectory or call Mary Sinowski at (330)540-4519 .

PICTURES UPDATE: 

 Thank you to all parishioners who have had their pictures taken for our 50^th Anniversary Commemorative Book.  We know some were unable to meet these dates; therefore, we will be planning another sitting as soon as possible.  We truly hope to have all parish families represented in our book. Any questions please see Father Michael or call Paula Slemons.

LITURGIES: WELCOME BACK

The weekend of May 30 & 31, church will be re-opened for liturgy. The following will be enforced:

1. Leave an empty pew between people and 6 feet between non-family related persons. Families that live together may sit & pray together.
2. All members are encouraged to wear masks and use hand sanitizers upon entering and exiting the church.

THANK YOU:

Thank you to the Thomas Urdea family who donated $555.00 to our church maintenance fund in Thomas memory. May God bless them for their kindness and blessed repose to his servant Tom.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The right & left Sanctuary candles are in memory of +Thomas & Kay Urdea from the Walsh family.