Author Archives: Fr. Michael

August 26, 2018

  Liturgical Schedule

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Sat.      25: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

            +Michael Virostek Sr. from

            Family

 

Sun     26: 14th Sunday after

            Pentecost

9:00 am at Infant Jesus

+Helen & Louis Hayer

From Mary Beth Hayer

 And Janice & David

Hartzell

 

Mon.   27: NO LITURGY

 

Tues    28: 10:00 am at St. Nicholas

Funeral Liturgy for +John Volchko Sr

 

Wed.   29:  Beheading of John the

            Baptist

            6:30 pm at Infant Jesus

            +Dorothy Kaminak from

            Denise and Clem Zumpella

 

Thurs. 30:  89:00 at St. Nicholas

            +Elsie Daro from Dr.

            Andrew Bulazo

 

Fri.      31: 8:30 am at Infant Jesus

+Eleanore Timko from Mary Ong

 

Sat.:    1: 6:00 at Infant Jesus

            For the Parishioners

 

Sun:    2: 15th Sunday After

            Pentecost

            9:00 at Infant Jesus

            For the Living and Deceased

Members of the Altar Rosary Society

 

Collection Report 

Week of 08/19/2018

$         1333.00           Offertory

$            285.00            Holy Day

$             78.00             Candles

$           35.00                         Maintenance Fund

$        1731.00             TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance         32

Sunday Attendance:         58

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Sophie Cimino at Omni West Assisted Living, Thomas Urdea at Shepard of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd, and Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home convalescing, 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.

 

FUNDRAISER NEWSLETTER:

Our summer fundraiser will end on Labor Day, September 3rd. We appreciate any and all donations given and a week of prayers will be determined by Father Michael for your generosity.

 

3RD QUARTER GCU LODGE AND ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY:

GCU  422 meeting will be Sunday, August 26th following the 9am Divine Liturgy, with a coffee and donut social preceding the meeting.

Altar & Rosary Society meeting will be on Sunday, September 9th following Divine Liturgy.  All parishioners and guests are welcome for coffee and donuts that will precede the meeting.

 

THANK YOU:

Thank you to the Byzantine Social Club, GCU and The Altar & Rosary Society for sponsoring the parish picnic.  The food was

delicious and abundant memories were made.

 

MAINTENANCE UPDATE:

A few weeks ago the chimney was repaired for $1550.00, which needed to be done before the roof.

 

The electricity, which was needed badly, in the rectory, has

been updated at a cost of $641.70, and was paid/donated by a fellow parishioner.

 

The following repairs are on the calendar: new roof on the rectory, painting the light poles in the parking lot & driveway, and repairing the stonework on the front of the church. Updates with cost will be provided when completed.

 

BYZANTINE ASSEMBLY 2018: September 16 -18th at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall, PA, will be an assembly attended by priests, deacons and the faithful of the Archeparchy. Please contact Fr. Michael if interested.

CONCERT:

September 9, 2018 the Ukrainian Bandurist Choir of North America will be in concert at the DeYor Performing Arts Center at 2:00 pm. For info call 330-824-2244. All are welcome!

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The left candle is in memory of +Joseph Kollar from Karen and Kathy Kollar and the right candle is in memory of +Helen and Louis Hayer by Mary Beth Hayer, Janice and David Hartzell.

 

 

 

August 19,2018

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.      18: 6:00 pm at Infant

            Jesus

            For the Parishioners

            Blessing of Students

 

Sun.    19: 13th Sunday after

Pentecost

9:00 am at Infant Jesus

            +Lora Opsitnik from

            Byzantine Social Club

            Blessing of Students

 

Mon.   20: 8:30 am at Infant Jesus

            +Mary and James Hayer

            From Mary Beth Hayer &

            Janice and David Hartzell

 

Tues    21:  NO LITURGY

 

Wed.   22:  9:00 am at St. Nicholas

            + Ed Ziobro from Dr.

            Andrew Bulazo

 

Thurs. 23:  9:00 at St. Nicholas

            + Fr. Frank Eles from

            Dr. Andrew Bulazo

 

Fri.      24: 8:30 am at Infant Jesus

+Eleanore Timko from Byzantine Social Club

 

Sat.      25: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

            +Michael Virostek Sr. from

            Family

 

Sun     26: 14th Sunday after

            Pentecost

9:00 am at Infant Jesus

+Helen and Louis Hayer

From MaryBeth Hayer

And Janice & David

Hartzell

 

Collection Report 

Week of 08/12/2018

$         1554.50           Offertory

$              40.00            Holy Day

$         1550.00            Special Fundraiser

$             52.00             Candles

$           210.00           Maintenance Fund

$        3354.50             TOTAL

Announcements and information

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Sophie Cimino at Omni West Assisted Living, Thomas Urdea at Shepard of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd, and Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home convalescing, 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.

FUNDRAISER NEWSLETTER:

Our summer fundraiser is still underway, and the letter is attached on the bulletin board in the vestibule. We appreciate any and all donations given and a week of prayers will be determined by Father Michael for your generosity.

84TH ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE:

The Sisters of St. Basil the Great warmly invite all to their 84th Annual Pilgrimage in Honor of our Lady of Perpetual Help September 1 & 2, 2018, at Mount Saint Macrina in Uniontown, PA. Pamphlets will be on the vestibule table, please help yourself.

BYZANTINE ASSEMBLY 2018: September 16 -18th at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall, PA, will be an assembly attended by priests, deacons and the faithful of the Archeparchy. Each parish is expected to send two

Representatives, ideally a man and a woman, and in turn, the participants will be asked to assist in developing and implementing a strategic plan for rejuvenating our parishes.

Please contact Fr. Michael if interested.

 

STUDENT BLESSINGS:

Immediately following Divine Liturgy on August 18th & 19th there will a blessing for all students from pre-K thru college.

 

CHURCH PICNIC REMINDER:

The annual church picnic’s rescheduled date is Wednesday, August 22 at 6:00 pm at the church pavilion. Please bring a side dish or desert for sharing. Hope to see everyone there!

 

MARRIAGE BANDS:

Third Bann of Marriage for Dr. Melissa Straub and Dr. Kevin Hogan, who will be married on Saturday, September 8, 2018.

 

CONCERT:

September 9, 2018 the Ukrainian Bandurist Choir of North America will be in concert at the DeYor Performing Arts Center at 2:00 pm. For info call 330-824-2244. All are welcome!

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. There are no requested candles this week.

 

 

 

August 12, 2018

  Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat.     11: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

            +Steve Democko from

            Robert Democko

Sun.    12: 12th Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am at Infant Jesus

          +Kathleen and +Ed Hall

           From Liz McGarry

Mon. 13: No Liturgy

Tues   14:  Pre-Festive of the Dormition of the

            Theotokos

           Blessing of Flowers

          6:30 pm at Infant Jesus

        +Peter Kasper from Greg

        And Paula Slemons

Wed.   15:  Dormition of the

            Theotokos

            Blessing of Flowers

            6:30 pm at St. Nicholas

            +Edward Vrabel from Dr.

            Andrew Bulazo

Thurs. 16:  8:30 am at Infant Jesus

            +Eleanor Timko from

            Renee Weidler &

            Michael Klacik

Fri.     17: 8:30 am at Infant Jesus

            +Mary Jean Getsky from

            Martin & JoAnn Stock

Sat.     18: 6:00 pm at Infant

            Jesus

            For the Parishioners

            Blessing of Students

Sun.    19: 9:00 am at Infant Jesus

            +Lora Opsitnik from

            Byzantine Social Club

            Blessing of Students

Collection Report 

Week of 08/05/2018

$           888.00             Offertory

$              45.00            Holy Day

$              54.44            Gas Royalties

$           335.00             Special Fundraiser

$             48.00             Candles

$           300.00            Maintenance Fund

$        1670.44            TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance        

Sunday Attendance:         67

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Sophie Cimino at Omni West Assisted Living, Thomas Urdea at Shepard of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd, and Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home convalescing, 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.

FUNDRAISER NEWSLETTER:

Our summer fundraiser is still underway, and the letter is attached on the bulletin board in the vestibule. We appreciate any and all donations given and a week of prayers will be determined by Father Michael for your generosity.

53rd ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE:

August 13th-15th at Our Lady of Lebanon Shine with Bishop Milan Lach SJ of Parma will be the celebrant on August 14th for the Byzantine Divine Liturgy.

84TH ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE:

The Sisters of St. Basil the Great warmly invite all to their 84th Annual Pilgrimage in Honor of our Lady of Perpetual Help September 1 & 2, 2018, at Mount Saint Macrina in Uniontown, PA. Pamphlets will be on the vestibule table, please help yourself.

BYZANTINE ASSEMBLY 2018: September 16 -18th at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall, PA, will be an assembly attended by priests, deacons and the faithful of the Archeparchy. Each parish is expected to send two

Representatives, ideally a man and a woman, and in turn, the participants will be asked to assist in developing and implementing a strategic plan for rejuvenating our parishes. Please contact Fr. Michael if interested.

STUDENT BLESSINGS:

Immediately following Divine Liturgy on August 18th & 19th there will a blessing for all students from pre-K thru college.

 CHURCH PICNIC:

The annual church picnic’s rescheduled date is Wednesday, August 22 at 6:00 pm at the church pavilion. Please bring a side dish or desert for sharing. Hope to see everyone there! 

MARRIAGE BANDS:

Second Bann of Marriage for Dr. Melissa Straub and Dr. Kevin Hogan, who will be married on Saturday, September 8, 2018.

CONCERT:

September 9, 2018 the Ukrainian Bandurist Choir of North America will be in concert at the DeYor Performing Arts Center at 2:00 pm. For info call 330-824-2244. All are welcome!

SaNCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The left and rights candles are for the health and well-being of Jeff Hoxworth, both from Ron and JoAnne Hoxworth respectively.

 

 

 

 

           

           

August 5, 2018

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.     4: No Liturgy/Father

            Michael Vacation

 

Sun.    5: 10th Sunday After Pentecost

           Blessing of Fruits

           9:00 am at Infant Jesus

            By Msgr. Alexis Mihalik

For the volunteers of Infant Jesus of Prague

 

Mon. 6: Transfiguration of Our

            Lord/Blessing of Fruits

           6:30 pm at Infant Jesus

         +Peter Kasper from Bob

         & Millie Jonda

           

Tues   7: No Liturgy/ Father Michael Vacation

 

Wed.   8:  No Liturgy/Father  Michael Vacation

 

Thurs. 9:  No Liturgy/Father Michael Vacation

 

Fri.     10: No Liturgy/Father Michael Vacation

 

Sat.     11:6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

            +Steve Democko from

            Robert Democko

 

Sun.    12: 12th Sunday after Pentecost

             9:00 am at Infant Jesus

            +Kathleen and +Ed Hall

             From Liz McGarry

 

Collection Report 

Week of 07/29/2018

$         1335.50           Offertory

$              42.50            Gas Royalties

$             20.00             Special Fundraiser

$            76.00              Candles

$            25.00             Maintenance Fund

$        1501.55            TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance         50

Sunday Attendance:         70

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Sophie Cimino at Omni West Assisted Living, Thomas Urdea at Shepard of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd, and Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home convalescing, 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.

FUNDRAISER NEWSLETTER:

Our summer fundraiser is still underway, and the letter is attached on the bulletin board in the vestibule. We appreciate any and all donations given and a week of prayers will be determined by Father Michael for your generosity.

53rd ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE:

August 13th-15th at Our Lady of Lebanon Shine with Bishop Milan Lach SJ of Parma will be the celebrant on August 14th for the Byzantine Divine Liturgy.

84TH ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE:

The Sisters of St. Basil the Great warmly invite all to their 84th Annual Pilgrimage in Honor of our Lady of Perpetual Help September 1 & 2, 2018, at Mount Saint Macrina in Uniontown, PA. Pamphlets will be on the vestibule table, please help yourself.

BYZANTINE ASSEMBLY 2018:

September 16 -18th at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall, PA, will be an assembly attended by priests, deacons and the faithful of the Archeparchy. Each parish is expected to send two

Representatives, ideally a man and a woman, and in turn, the participants will be asked to assist in developing and implementing a strategic plan for rejuvenating our parishes.

Please contact Fr. Michael if interested.

FATHER MICHAEL VACATION:

Father Michael and his family will be on vacation and will return August 10th.  If there is an emergency, please contact him on his cell phone and he will advise and direct accordingly.

CHURCH PICNIC:

The annual church picnic’s rescheduled date is Wednesday, August 22 at 6:00 pm at the church pavilion. Please bring a side dish or desert for sharing. Hope to see everyone there!

MARRIAGE BANDS:

First Bann of Marriage for Dr. Melissa Straub and Dr. Kevin Hogan, who will be married on Saturday, September 8, 2018.

CONCERT:

September 9, 2018 the Ukrainian Bandurist Choir of North America will be in concert at the DeYor Performing Arts Center at 2:00 pm. For info call 330-824-2244. All are welcome!

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The left candle is for +Tina Bush from Lora Opsitnik and the right candle is for Cru Woodward’s 1st Birthday from Deb Eckhan.

 

 

           

July 29, 2018

Sat.    28:  6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

          For the Parishioners

 

Sun.   29:  10th Sunday after Pentecost

9:00 am at Infant Jesus

+Steve Democko from Char Bobola

         

Mon. 30: No Liturgy/Father

          Michael Vacation

 

Tues  31: No Liturgy/Father

          Michael Vacation

 

Wed.   1:  No Liturgy/Father            

Michael Vacation

 

Thurs.2:  No Liturgy/Father

          Michael Vacation

 

Fri.    3: No Liturgy/Father

          Michael Vacation

 

Sat.    4: No Liturgy/Father

          Michael Vacation

 

Sun.   5: 10th Sunday After

 Pentecost

Blessing of Fruits

9:00 am at Infant Jesus

          By Msgr. Alexis Mihalik

For the volunteers of Infant Jesus of Prague

 

Collection Report 

Week of 07/22/2018

$         1298.00           Offertory

$             70.00             Holy Day

$          1060.00            Special Fundraiser

$            69.00              Candles

$            70.00              Maintenance Fund

$        2567.00            TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:      28

Sunday Attendance:         70

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Sophie Cimino at Omni West Assisted Living, Thomas Urdea at Shepard of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd, and Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home convalescing, 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.

 

FUNDRAISER NEWSLETTER:

Our summer fundraiser is still underway, and the letter is attached on the bulletin board in the vestibule. We appreciate any and all donations given and a week of prayers will be determined by Father Michael for your generosity.

 

53rd ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE:

August 13th-15th at Our Lady of Lebanon Shine with Bishop Milan Lach SJ of Parma will be the celebrant on August 14th for the Byzantine Divine

Liturgy.

 

84TH ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE:

The Sisters of St. Basil the Great warmly invite all to their 84th Annual Pilgrimage in Honor of our Lady of Perpetual Help September 1 & 2, 2018, at Mount Saint Marcrina in Uniontown, PA. Pamphlets will be on the vestibule table, please help yourself.

 

BYZANTINE ASSEMBLY 2018: September 16 -18th at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall, PA, will be an assembly attended by priests, deacons and the faithful of the Archeparchy. Each parish is expected to send two

Representatives, ideally a man and a woman, and in turn, the participants will be asked to assist in developing and implementing a strategic plan for rejuvenating our parishes.  Please contact Fr. Michael if interested.

 

FATHER MICHAEL VACATION:

Father Michael and his family will be on vacation starting after liturgy this Sunday, July 29th until August 10, 2018.  If there is an emergency, please contact him on his cell phone and he will advise and direct accordingly.

 

 SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The left candle is not requested and the right candle is for the Chachko Family from Tillie Chachko.

 

 

 

 

July 22, 2018

  Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat.      21: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

            with Blessing of cars

            For the Parishioners

 

Sun.    22: 9th Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am at Infant Jesus

           with Blessing of cars

         +Darlene Kassan from Greg

         And Paula Slemons

           

Mon.   23: NO LITURGY

 

Tues    24: 8:30 am at. Infant Jesus

            +Eleanor Timko from Tom

            Zamary

 

Wed.   25:  8:30 am at Infant Jesus

            +Diane Drapp from cousins

            Carol, JoAnne, Janice &

            Laurie

 

Thurs.26:  8:30 am at Infant Jesus

            +Lenny Kohl from Rose Bonamase & Charlotte Baicco

 

Fri.      27: 8:30 am at Infant Jesus

            +Paul Kasper from Nina

            Zavatsky

 

Sat.      28:  6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

            For the Parishioners

 

Sun.    29:  10th Sunday after Pentecost

        9:00 am at Infant Jesus

       +Steve Democko from Char

       Bobola

 

Collection Report 

Week of 07/15/2018

$         1371.00           Offertory

$            124.00            Holy Day

$          970.00             Special Fundraiser

$            76.00              Candles

$            60.00            Vindicator

$            10.00              Maintenance Fund

$        2611.00            TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:      48

Sunday Attendance:         68

 

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Sophie Cimino at Omni West Assisted Living, Thomas Urdea at Shepard of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd, and Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home convalescing, 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.

 

FUNDRAISER NEWSLETTER:

Our summer fundraiser is still underway, and the letter is attached on the bulletin board in the vestibule. We appreciate any and all donations given and a week of prayers will be determined by Father Michael for your generosity.

 

ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC:

Since the parish picnic was postponed, the future date will be one day in August. Date announcement will be soon.

 

KENNYWOOD:

This Thursday, July 26th, is Kennywood Day. For those that signed up to ride the bus, it will leave at 9:00 am sharply, and everyone must arrive at the church by 8:30 am. If you purchased tickets through the GCU, they will be distributed that morning before leaving. Upon return home, the bus will leave Kennywood at 6:00 pm!

We look forward to a fun-filled day full of excitement, rides and food!

 

53rd ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE:

August 13th-15th at Our Lady of Lebanon Shine with Bishop Milan Lach SJ of Parma will be the celebrant on August 14th for the Byzantine Divine Liturgy.

 

BYZANTINE ASSEMBLY 2018: September 16 -18th at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall, PA, will be an assembly attended by priests, deacons and the faithful of the Archeparchy. Each parish is expected to send two

Representatives, ideally a man and a woman, and in turn, the participants will be asked to assist in developing and implementing a strategic plan for rejuvenating our parishes. Please contact Fr. Michael if interested.

 ATTENTION:

This past week, our parishioner, Lora Opsitnik, passed away. Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. May God grant to his servant, Lora, blessed repose and eternal memory.

 SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The left candle is in memory of +Mary Mehley from Maureen Kredel & Family, and the right candle is for the Chachko Family from Tille Chachko.

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

           

July 15, 2018

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.      14: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

            +Edward Charles Botsko

            From Jerry and Mary Novak

 

Sun:    15: Sunday of the Fathers of the Six Ecumenical Councils

            9:00 am at Infant Jesus

            +Darlene Kassan from Bill

            Novak and Dan Magulick

 Mon.   16: NO LITURGY

Tues    17: 9:00 at St. Nicholas

            +Fr. Joesph Kapusnak from

            Dr. Andrew Bulazo

Wed.   18:  8:30 am at Infant Jesus

            +Diane Drapp from cousins

            Carol, JoAnne, Janice &

            Laurie

Thurs.19:  Pre-festive Liturgy for

            Great Prophet Elijah

6:30 pm at St. Nicholas

            with Blessing of cars

+Charles Horvath from Family

 

Fri.      20: Elijah Great Prophet

            with Blessing of cars

6:30 pm at Infant Jesus

+Peter Kasper from Paul

And Mary Kasper

 

Sat.      21: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

            with Blessing of cars

            For the Parishioners

 

Sun.    22: 9th Sunday after Pentecost

9:00 am at Infant Jesus

with Blessing of cars

+Darlene Kassan from Greg

And Paula Slemons

 

Collection Report 

Week of 07/08/2018

$         1606.00           Offertory

$          800.00             Special Fundraiser

$            68.00              Candles

$           64.08             Gas Royalties

$          275.00             Maintenance Fund

$        2813.08            TOTAL

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:      44

Sunday Attendance:         70

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Sophie Cimino at Omni West Assisted Living, Thomas Urdea at Shepard of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd, and Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home convalescing, 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.

FUNDRAISER NEWSLETTER:

Last weekend a letter was attached to the bulletin concerning our summer fundraiser. Envelopes are still available in the vestibule, and the letter is attached on the bulletin board. We appreciate any and all donations given and a week of prayers will be determined by Father Michael for your generosity.

ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC:

Annual picnic will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 6:00 pm at our picnic pavilion. Please find the sign-up sheet, which is located in the vestibule.

KENNYWOOD:

2018 Byzantine Family Day at Kennywood Park will be Thursday July 26, 2018. There are discounted park tickets, program and activities and free bus. The bus will leave Infant Jesus of Prague Church Parking Lot at 9:00 am sharp and will leave Kennywood at 6:00 pm. Ticket options are: $24 Ride All Day ticket; $14 Senior (55+) Ride All Day; $10 Super Senior (70+)

Ride All Day; and $15 Lunch There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule and the deadline to sign up is Monday July 9th. Pre-pay in advance cash or checks made to GCU Lodge 442. The church bus is partially sponsored by the Sheely Fund.

 

53rd ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE:

August 13th-15th at Our Lady of Lebanon Shine with Bishop Milan Lach SJ of Parma will be the celebrant on August 14th for the Byzantine Divine Liturgy.

 

BYZANTINE ASSEMBLY 2018: September 16 -18th at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall, PA, will be an assembly attended by priests, deacons and the faithful of the Archeparchy. Each parish is expected to send two

Representatives, ideally a man and a woman, and in turn, the participants will be asked to assist in developing and implementing a strategic plan for rejuvenating our parishes. Please contact Fr. Michael if interested.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

All parishioners who are celebrating wedding anniversaries in multiple of 5’s (5,10,15,20….) during 2018 are invited to celebrate on Sept. 9, 2-18 at 3:00 pm in St. Elias Church, where a liturgy, luncheon and certificate will be provided and given. Please contact Fr. Michael or Paula by July 21st.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The left and the right are for the perpetual light shining upon +Nicholas Sabula, Jr. from Monica Skurich.

 

 

           

           

July 8, 2018

  Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat.      7: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

+Eleanor Timko from Jerry and Mary Novak

 

Sun.    8: 7th Sunday After Pentecost

            9:00 am at Infant Jesus

            +Steve Democko from

            Robert Democko

 

Mon.   9: 10:00 am at St. Nick’s

+George Mulichak Funeral

Service

 

Tues10:  8:30 am at Infant Jesus

+Michael Masajlo from

Charlotte Balcco

 

Wed.   11:  8:30 at Infant Jesus

            +Eleanor Timko from Fran

             Timko

 

Thurs.12:  8:30 am at Infant Jesus

+Peter Kasper from Mary Ellen Schwartz

 

Fri.      13: No Liturgy

 

 

Sat.      14: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

            +Edward Charles Botsko

            From Jerry and Mary Novak

 

Sun:    15: Sunday of the Fathers of  the Six Ecumenical Councils

            9:00 am at Infant Jesus

            +Darlene Kassan from Bill

            Novak and Dan Magulick

 

Collection Report 

Week of 07/01/2018

$         1545.00           Offertory

$          215.00             Holy Day

$          122.00              Candles

$            42.81                         Gas Royalities

$          220.00             Maintenance Fund

$        2144.81            TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:      35

Sunday Attendance:         60

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Sophie Cimino at Omni West Assisted Living, Thomas Urdea at Shepard of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd, and Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home convalescing, 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.

 

FUNDRAISER NEWSLETTER:

Last weekend a letter was attached to the bulletin concerning our summer fundraiser. Envelopes are still available in the vestibule, and the letter is attached on the bulletin board. We appreciate any and all donations given and a week of prayers will be determined by Father Michael for your generosity.

ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC:

Annual picnic will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 6:00 pm at our picnic pavilion. Please find the sign-up sheet, which is located in the vestibule.

 

KENNYWOOD:

2018 Byzantine Family Day at Kennywood Park will be Thursday July 26, 2018. There are discounted park tickets, program and activities and free bus. The bus will leave Infant Jesus of Prague Church Parking Lot at 9:00 am sharp and will leave Kennywood at 6:00 pm. Ticket options are: $24 Ride All Day ticket; $14 Senior (55+) Ride All Day; $10 Super Senior (70+)

Ride All Day; and $15 Lunch There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule and the deadline to sign up is Monday July 9th. Pre-pay in advance cash or checks made to GCU Lodge 442. The church bus is partially sponsored by the Sheely Fund.

 

THANK YOU:

A special thank you to the GCU Lodge 442 for sponsoring the “Helping Hands” day and the wonderful luncheon hosted afterwards.

 

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

All parishioners who are celebrating wedding anniversaries in multiple of 5’s (5,10,15,20….)during 2018 are invited to celebrate on Sept. 9, 2-18 at 3:00 pm in St. Elias Church, where a  liturgy, luncheon and certificate will be provided and given. Please contact Fr. Michael or Paula by July 21st.

 

53rd ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE:

August 13th-15th at Our Lady of Lebanon Shine with Bishop Milan Lach SJ of Parma will be the celebrant on August 14th for the Byzantine Divine

Liturgy.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The left is for the health and well-being of Cheryl Hough & Family and the right is in remembrance of +Dick and Liz Hough, the parents of Cheryl Hough, all from Cheryl Hough.

 

 

 

 

July 1, 2018

Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat.      30: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

            For the Parishioners

 

Sun.    1: 6th Sunday after

          Pentecost

         9:00 am at Infant Jesus

         Living and Deceased

        Members of the Altar Rosary Society

 

Mon.   2:  8:30 am at Infant Jesus

+Edward Charles Botsko from James H and Mary Jane Botsko

 

 

Tues.  3:  6:30 pm at Infant Jesus

            For the United States of

            America

 

Wed.   4:  Independence Day

No Liturgy

 

Thurs.5:  8:30 am at Infant Jesus

+Peter Kasper from Dennis Michelle Tyson

 

Fri.      6: 9:00 am at St. Nicholas

For the living and deceased members of The Sacred Heart Society

 

Sat.      7: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

            +Eleanor Timko from Jerry

            and Mary Novak

 

Sun.    8: 7th Sunday After Pentecost

            9:00 am at Infant Jesus

            +Steve Democko from

            Robert Democko

 

Collection Report 

Week of 06/24/2018

$         1396.00           Offertory

$          205.00             Holy Day

$            74.00              Candles

$          260.00             Maintenance Fund

$        1935.00            TOTAL

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:        43

Sunday Attendance:         60

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Sophie Cimino at Omni West Assisted Living, Thomas Urdea at Shepard of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd, and Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home convalescing, 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.

 

HELPING HANDS THANK YOU:

We would like to thank everyone who volunteered and donated their time and talent to help beautify our church grounds.

 

THANK YOU:

A special thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Straub for donating the beautiful “wedding chairs!” Your generosity is abundant.

 

ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC:

Annual picnic will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 6:00 pm at our picnic pavilion. Please find the sign-up sheet, which is located in the vestibule.

 

KENNYWOOD:

2018 Byzantine Family Day at Kennywood Park will be Thursday July 26, 2018. There are discounted park tickets, program and activities and free bus. The bus will leave Infant Jesus of Prague Church Parking Lot at 9:00 am sharp and will leave Kennywood at 6:00 pm. Ticket options are: $24 Ride All Day ticket; $14 Senior (55+) Ride All Day; $10 Super Senior (70+)

Ride All Day; and $15 Lunch There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule and the deadline to sign up is Monday July 9th. Pre-pay in advance cash or checks made to GCU Lodge 442. The church bus is partially sponsored by the Sheeley Fund.

 

FAITH AND FUN DAY:

All altar servers, elementary thru high school, are invited on July 31, 2018 for a faith and fun day in Pittsburgh. Contact Fr. Michael by July 1st if interested.

 

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

All parishioners who are celebrating wedding anniversaries in multiple of 5’s (5,10,15,20….)during 2018 are invited to celebrate on Sept. 9, 2-18 at 3:00 pm in St. Elias Church, where a  liturgy, luncheon and certificate will be provided and given. Please contact Fr. Michael or Paula by July 21st.

 

53rd ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE:

August 13th-15th at Our Lady of Lebanon Shine with Bishop Milan Lach SJ of Parma will be the celebrant on August 14th for the Byzantine Divine

Liturgy.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The left is in memory for +William and +Violet Novak from Bill Novak and Dan Magulick, and the right is for +Stephen Jonda from Bob and Millie Jonda.

 

 

 

June 24, 2018

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.      23; 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

            +Michael Virostek Sr. from

            Family

 

Sun.    24: 5th Sunday after

            Pentecost

            Birth of John the Baptist

            9:00 am at Infant Jesus

            +David Lisko from

            Byzantine Social Club

 

Mon.   25:  No Liturgy

 

Tues.  26:  8:30 am at Infant Jesus

+Eleanor Timko by the Byzantine Social Club

 

Wed.   27:  8:30 am at Infant Jesus

+Edward Charles Botsko from James H and Mary Jane Botsko

 

Thurs. 28:  6:30 pm at St. Nicholas

+Michael Kohl from Rose Bonamase & Charlotte Baiocco

 

Fri.      29: Peter and Paul Pre-

Eminent Apostles

6:30 pm at Infant Jesus

 +Peter Kasper from Mr. and Mrs. John A Basista

 

Sat.      30: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

            For the Parishioners

 

Sun.    1: 6th Sunday after

Pentecost

9:00 am at Infant Jesus

Living and Deceased

Member of the Altar Rosary Society

 

Collection Report 

Week of 06/17/2018

$         1475.00           Offertory

$          122.00             Candles

$              5.00                        Maintenance Fund

$        1602.00            TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:        43

Sunday Attendance:         60

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Sophie Cimino at Omni West Assisted Living, Thomas Urdea at Shepard of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd, and Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home convalescing, 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.

 

HELPING HANDS INFANT JESUS:

June 30, 2018, we are asking for volunteers to donate time to beautify our church grounds. Kindly mark your calendars; we will begin at 9:00 am with a light lunch being provided. Please bring your “green thumb” and favorite gardening tools.

 

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

Next meeting will be Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 6pm at the parish Pavilion on the south lawn

and Group A is in charge. Please bring your own steak or entrée and sides, desserts and beverage will be provided.

 

ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC:

Annual picnic will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 6:00 pm at our picnic pavilion. Please find the sign-up sheet, which is located in the vestibule.

 

KENNYWOOD:

2018 Byzantine Family Day at Kennywood Park will be Thursday July 26, 2018. There are discounted park tickets, program and activities and free bus. The bus will leave Infant Jesus of Prague Church Parking Lot at 9:00 am sharp and will leave Kennywood at 6:00 pm. Ticket options are: $24 Ride All Day ticket; $14 Senior (55+) Ride All Day; $10 Super Senior (70+)

Ride All Day; and $15 Lunch There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule and the deadline to sign up is Monday July 9th. Pre-pay in advance cash or checks made to GCU Lodge 442.

 

FAITH AND FUN DAY:

All altar servers, elementary thru high school, are invited on July 31, 2018 for a faith and fun day in Pittsburgh. Contact Fr. Michael by July 1st if interested.

 

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

All parishioners who are celebrating wedding anniversaries in multiple of 5’s (5,10,15,20….)during 2018 are invited to celebrate on Sept. 9, 2-18 at 3:00 pm in St. Elias Church, where a  liturgy, luncheon and certificate will be provided and given. Please contact Fr. Michael, or Paula by July 21st.

53rd ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE:

August 13th-15th at Our Lady of Lebanon Shine with Bishop Milan Lach SJ of Parma will be the celebrant on August 14th for the Byzantine Divine Liturgy.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The Left and Right Candles are for Michael Virostek Sr. from Mike and Phyllis Virostek.

 

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