Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church

Collection Report 

Week of 11/12/2017

$         1325.00          Offertory

$             86.00         Candles

$            150.00        Holy Day

$           210.00         Maintenance Fund

$             18.00         BCW

$             55.00         Catholic Charities

$             60.00         Eleanor Timko Memory

$         1904.00         TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 35

Sunday Attendance: 70

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

Robert Democko, Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos,  Mary Lou Kasper and Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes.

SPECIAL THANK YOU:

We would like extend a special  thank-you to Helen Brill, Michael and Sharon Brill, Gene and Sharon Mulichak, and Renee Weimer for their donation for the Maintenance Fund of Infant Jesus in the memory of Eleanor Timko.

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY:

December 10^th, following the Sunday Liturgy, is the Children’s Christmas party, free of charge for children up to the age of 14.  Please sign-up by December 3^rd in the church vestibule. This is a time filled with fun, food and a special appearance by St. Nicholas with presents, too.

 

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB CHRISTMAS DINNER:

The annual dinner will be held December 3, 2017 at 5:00 pm at the Holiday Inn in Boardman.  All parishioners are invited. There are three entrees to choose from, each costing $20.00.  A sign-up sheet is on the table in the vestibule. Deadline to respond is November 26, 2017.

Checks could be made to Byzantine Social Club or Stephanie Sheely.

CHRISTMAS KOLACHI AND CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE:

Reserve your Kolachi now!  Sponsored by the Altar & Rosary Society and GCU Lodge 442 Matching Funds Project , Saturday December 16^th  and Sunday December 17^th following Divine Liturgy will be the annual delicious bake sale.  A sign-up sheet will also be located in the church vestibule. Contributions for other baked desserts are also appreciated.

CHRISTMAS DECORATION:

We will decorate the church for Christmas on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 9:00 am. A light lunch will be provided. There will be a sign-up sheet in the vestibule.  Everyone is invited to come spend a wonderful morning.

THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS:

Father Michael, Maryna and Andriy would like to wish all parishioners a very Thankful, Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.

ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY:

Everyone is welcome to enjoy coffee and donuts after Liturgy on Sunday, November 19, 2107. Following, the Altar and Rosary Society will hold their 4^th Quarter Meeting.

MAINTENANCE MAN:

St. Nicholas is looking for a maintenance man to care for the church, rectory, cemetery (not mowing the grass) and the Social hall. The job will be paid hourly.  If anyone is interested, please contact Father Michael.

CARPATHO-RUSYN SOCIETY:

On November 19, 2017, the society is sponsoring a movie, “Our Flag Still Waves,” a documentary film on the life of Sergeant Michael Strank, an Veteran born in Slovakia and a Rusyn American Hero.  For more information, contact Mike Vasilchek at 703-508-4226 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left and Right are for +Kay Urdea from Tom Urdea and Jeff Walsh respectively.

 

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.      11:

            6:00 pm +Michael Virostek Sr. from Family

 

Sun     12: 23^rd Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am +Irene and Robert O’Shelski from Marybeth Hayer and Janice and David Hartzell

 

Mon.   13:

            NO LITURGY

 

Tues.   14:

            8:30 am +Fr. Robert Halus from the Marian Family

 

Wed.    15:

            8:30 am +Edward Kraynak from Bob and Dutchess Spitler

 

Thurs. 16:

            8:30 am +Michael Kraynak from Chris and Amy Kraynak

 

Fri.      17:

            8:30 am +Joe Pavlov Jr. from Philomena Virostek and Glenn Riverback

 

Sat.      18:

            6:00 pm for the Parishioners

 

Sun.    19: 24^th Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am +Dorothy Kominak from Susan and Russell Gilliam

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 30

Sunday Attendance: 75

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

Robert Democko, Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos,  Mary Lou Kasper and Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes.

 

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

Monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15^th at 6:30 pm at the church.  Group B is in charge.

They will be discussing the plans for the annual Christmas party, which will be held on Sunday, December 3^rd at 5pm at the Holiday Inn Boardman.  This social is open to all parishioners.

 

DONATION:

Thank you to the Carpatho-Rusyn Society of Youngstown-Warren-Sharon for their generous donation of $200.00. May God continue to bless this wonderful organization!

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY:

December 10^th, following the Sunday Liturgy, is the Children’s Christmas party, free of charge for children up to the age of 14.  Please sign-up by December 3^rd in the church vestibule. This is a time filled with fun, food and a special appearance by St. Nicholas with presents, too.

 

CHRISTMAS KOLACHI AND CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE:

Reserve your Kolachi now!  Sponsored by the Altar & Rosary Society and GCU Lodge 442 Matching Funds Project , Saturday December 16^th  and Sunday December 17^th following Divine Liturgy will be the annual delicious bake sale.  A sign-up sheet will also be located in the church vestibule. Contributions for other baked desserts are also appreciated.

 

CHRISTMAS DECORATION:

We will decorate the church for Christmas on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 9:00 am. A light lunch will be provided. There will be a sign-up sheet in the vestibule.  Come and enjoy a fun filled morning preparing our beautiful parish for the holiday.

ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY:

Everyone is welcome to enjoy coffee and donuts after Liturgy on Sunday, November 19.2107. Following, the Altar and Rosary Society will hold their 4^th Quarter Meeting.

 

MAINTENANCE MAN:

St. Nicholas is looking for a maintenance man to care for the church, rectory, cemetery (not mowing the grass) and the Social hall. The job will be paid hourly.  If anyone is interested, please contact Father Michael.

 

PARISHIONER HOME SALE:

Since the passing of Eleanor Timko, her home in Struthers is being priced for a very quick sale. Her daughter, Roberta, has requested that we inform all and anyone interested to please contact Father Michael and he forward the information to her.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left is for health and well-being of Mark and Annamarie Jonda on their 21^st anniversary given by their family, and the Right is in Memory of Robert O’Shelski from Marybeth Hayer and Janice and David Hartzell.

Collection Report 

Week of 10/29/2017

$        1576.00           Offertory

$             60.00          Candles

$          100.00         P. Kasper Memory

$         4730.00          Raffle

$             30.00          Maintenance Fund

$         6496.00            TOTAL

 Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 28

Sunday Attendance: 75

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

Robert Democko, Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos,  Mary Lou Kasper and Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes.

CONDOLENCES:

This past week our beloved parishioner, Eleanor Timko, has passed on.  Her funeral will be held on, Wednesday, November 8^th at 10:00 am.  Blessed repose to Eleanor. Our deepest sympathy is extended to her family and friends.

            And

Our thoughts, sympathy and prayers to Dan Magulick, whose mother recently passed away in Florida.

GCU LODGE 442;

We would like to extend a very warm thank you to everyone who donated to The Matching Funds Rescue Mission project.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

Monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15^th at 6:30 pm at the church.  Group B is in charge.

They will be discussing the plans for the annual Christmas party, which will be held on Sunday, December 3^rd at 5pm at the Holiday Inn Boardman.  This social is open to all parishioners.

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY:

December 10^th, following the Sunday Liturgy, is the Children’s Christmas party, free of charge for children up to the age of 14.  Please sign-up by December 3^rd in the church vestibule. This is a time filled with fun, food and a special appearance by St. Nicholas with presents, too.

CHRISTMAS KOLACHI AND CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE:

Reserve your Kolachi now!  Sponsored by the Altar & Rosary Society and GCU Lodge 442 Matching Funds Project, Saturday December 16^th and Sunday December 17^th following Divine Liturgy will be the annual delicious bake sale.  A sign-up sheet will also be located in the church vestibule. Contributions for other baked desserts are also appreciated.

DRIVEWAY LIGHTS:

We would like to sincerely thank Jerry Novak, who also helped with the installation of the lights, but his name was inadvertently omitted.

 

MAINTENANCE MAN:

St. Nicholas is looking for a maintenance man to care for the church, rectory, cemetery (not mowing the grass) and the Social hall. The job will be paid hourly.  If anyone is interested, please contact Father Michael.

 

LAWN CARE:

As the season for mowing of the grounds is nearing an end, Father Michael and all parishioners would like to thank the dedicated volunteers of our parish: Ron Hoxworth, Tom Lesko, Ken Litwin, Jerry Novak, and Joe Sinowski for the time and service.

 

PARISHIONER HOME SALE:

Since the passing of Eleanor Timko, her home in Struthers is being priced for a very quick sale. Her daughter, Roberta, has requested that we inform all and anyone interested to please contact Father Michael and he will forward the information.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Right is in Memory of James Hayer from Marybeth Hayer and Janice and David Hartzell, and the Left  is in Memory of MacArthur Maramba from Dr. Stephen Salcedo.

 

Liturgical Schedule

 Sat.      28:

            6:00 pm for the Parishioners

 Sun.    29: 21^st Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am Steve Democko from Mr. and Mrs. John A Basista

 Mon.   30

            8:30 am + Fr. Robert Halus from the Kraynak Family

 Tues.   31:

            8:30 am +Joe Pavlov Jr. from Vasilchek Family, Mike and Dorothy Vasilchek and Maryann Glista

Wed.    1:

            8:30am + Michael Kraynak from Family and Friends

Thurs. 2:

            NO LITURGY

Fri.      3:

            6:30 pm at Infant Jesus for the Living and Deceased of the Sacred Heart Society

Sat       4:

            6:00 pm for the Parishioners

Sun     5: 22^nd Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am Living and Deceased Members of Altar Rosary Society of Infant Jesus of Prague

 

Collection Report 

Week of 10/22/2017

$         1114.00           Offertory

$             97.00           Candles 

$             20.00            Maintenance Fund

$         1231.00            TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 36

Sunday Attendance: 62

 

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

Robert Democko, Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos,  Eleanore Timko, Mary Lou Kasper and Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes.

SOCIAL:

Coffee and donut social and GCU 4^th quarter meeting will be held this Sunday, October 29^th following the Liturgy. All are invited!

GCU LODGE 442;

The GCU Lodge is sponsoring a community matching funds project to benefit the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley.  We are collecting needed items that are listed in the vestibule. The Home office will donate funds equal to the donated items value. Deadline is changed to November 4, 2017.

RAFFLE RESULTS:

Congratulations to our raffle winners $1000.00: Janice Salcedo

                 $500.00: Bryant Salcedo

                 $500.00: Mike Virostek

Mike graciously donated his $525.00 back to the church fund and Janice donated $50.00.  We would like to thank all who bought/sold tickets. The fundraiser was extremely successful with a profit of $4730.00. Also, a very special thank you to Ed and Michele Straub who organized this fundraiser. May God Bless Mike and Janice, and all of you for your generosity and continued support to our parish.

PARISH NEWS:

A job well-done to all of our high school parishioners who participated in fall programs at Boardman High School: Frank Bero, cross country, Rachael Valko, tennis, Jaden Rivera, soccer, Jill Rivera, band, and Britney and Bobby Jonda, golf. A special congrats to Bobby who participated for the 3^rd year at the State competition level.  Boys Golf placed 5^th in the state of Ohio.  May God continue to bless these wonderful youths. We are proud of all of you!

SENIOR LUNCHEON:

There will not be a senior luncheon in November and the last luncheon will be held in December.

 

DRIVEWAY LIGHTS:

We would like sincerely thank Tom Lesko, Ken Litwin, Bob Sheely, Joe Sinowski, and Greg Slemons who installed the new driveway lights. We truly appreciate your time and talent! The poles will be painted in the spring.

 

 MAINTENANCE MAN:

St. Nicholas is looking for a maintenance man to care for the church, rectory, cemetery (not mowing the grass) and the Social hall. The job will be paid hourly.  If anyone is interested, please contact Father Michael.

 

MAINTENANCE UPDATE:

The parking lots and driveways were recently repaired and sealed for a total cost of $7720.00 by Asphalt Solutions. We also had an electrician install new timers for the parking lot lights. Due to the generosity of all of our parishioners we were able to complete these needed projects.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left is for Memory of Joseph E. Valko from the Valko Family and Right is for the health and well-being of the Valko Family from Gary Valko.

 

 

Liturgical Schedule

 Sat.      21:

            6:00 pm For the Parishioners

Sun.    22:  20^th Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am + John Stanko from Mark and Nancy Stanko

Mon.    23:

            8:30 am +Mary Halus from Mr. and Mrs. Milton Gonzalez, Sr.

Tues.   24:

            8:30 am +Michael Kraynak from Chris and Amy Kraynak

Wed.   25:

            8:30am + Fr. Robert Halus from Ann Planey

Thurs. 26:

            8:30 am +Joe Pavlov Jr. from Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brill

Fri.      27:

            NO LITURGY

 Sat.      28:

            6:00 pm For the Parishioners

Sun.    29: 21^st Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am Steve Democko from Mr. and Mrs. John A Basista

 

• Collection Report

Week of 10/15/2017

$         2052.00           Offertory

$           118.00           Candles

$               5.00           Holy Day          

$             60.00            Maintenance Fund

$        2235.00            TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 31

Sunday Attendance: 73

 

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

Robert Democko, Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos,  Eleanore Timko, Mary Lou Kasper and Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes.

PARISH DINNER: We would like to especially thank Kenny Litwin and Elaine Chachko for planning a wonderful parish luncheon that was held last Sunday.  Everyone had a f

SOCIAL:

Coffee and donut social and GCU 4^th quarter meeting will be held Sunday, October 29^th following the Liturgy. All are invited!

 

ALL PARISHIONERS:  

These are last days to sell the raffle tickets with the grand prize being $1,000.00, 2^nd & 3^rd place are $500.00 each. The drawing will be held October 25, 2017, during the Byzantine Social Club monthly meeting. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. This fund raiser will be used for church maintenance.

 

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

October 25, 2017 at 6:00 pm:

The social club will be hosting a “men’s potluck dinner” with Group A in charge. Everyone is welcome to attend and we hope all come to witness who wins the $1000.00 and (2) $500.00 prizes.  Additionally, we will all enjoy a dinner made by the men of our parish! Reminder, ticket sellers for each winner will receive $25.00.

 

GCU LODGE 442;

The GCU Lodge is sponsoring a community matching funds project to benefit the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley.  We are collecting needed items that are listed in the vestibule. The Home office will donate funds equal to the donated items value. Deadline is October 31, 2017.

 

PILGRIM VOCATION:

Vocations are the result of Christian community. Placing faith and hope in this command of the Lord, all Byzantine Catholic Churches in America began a Pilgrim vocation Icon Program. Whoever signed up to participate in this prayer service, the icon can be found on the vestibule table with the required prayers, so please take accordingly for each respective week.

 

BENEDICTINE SISTERS:

The Benedictine Sisters of Byzantine Church at Queen of Heaven Monastery, Warren, Ohio, are offering a Day of Spirituality in preparation for Christmas on Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 1:00-4:30 pm.  It will be held at SS. Peter and Paul Parish Center, 180 Belvedere Ave, NE, Warren.  To register, please call 330-856-1813 or email at gohm@netdotcom.com  by Friday, December 1, 2017.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left and Right are for +Darlene Kassen from Tillie Chachko and the Elaine Chachko.

 

 

 

 

 

Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat.      14:

            6:00 pm + Grace Virostek from Family

Sun.    15:  Sunday of the Fathers of the 7^th Ecumenical Council

            9:00 am +Peter Kasper from Victor and Sue Boyer

Mon.    16:

            NO LITURGY

 Tues.   17:

            8:30 am +Mary Halus from Ron & Yotin Marian

 Wed.   18:

            8:30am + Joe Pavlov Jr. from Philomena Virostek and Glenn Rivenback

 Thurs. 19:

            8:30 am +Father Robert Halus from Hermine Sullivan

 Fri.      20:

            8:30 am +Mary Jean Getsy from Sheryl Goodrich

 Sat.      21:

            6:00 pm For the Parishioners

 Sun.    22:  20^th Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am + John Stanko from Mark and Nancy Stanko

 

• Collection Report

Week of 10/08/2017

$         1501.00           Offertory

$             76.00           Candles

$             30.00           Holy Day

$          140.28          Gas Royalties

$           695.00         P. Kasper Memory

$           110.00            Maintenance Fund

$        2552.28            TOTAL 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 35

Sunday Attendance: 70

 

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

Robert Democko, Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos and Eleanore Timko, and Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes.

PARISH DINNER: Reminder, Sunday, October 15^th, parish dinner will be at the Holiday Inn Boardman @ 12:15 pm. We are looking forward to enjoy a delicious meal with all who purchased tickets for this event.

SOCIAL:

Coffee and donut social and GCU 4^th quarter meeting will be held Sunday, October 29^th following the Liturgy. All are invited!

ALL PARISHIONERS:  

We are still selling the raffle tickets with the grand prize being $1,000.00, 2^nd & 3^rd place are $500.00 each. The drawing will be held October 25, 2017, during the Byzantine Social Club monthly meeting. Next weekend all tickets/money must be returned. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. This fund raiser will be used for church maintenance.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

October 25, 2017 at 6:00 pm:

The social club will be hosting a “men’s potluck dinner” with Group A in charge. Everyone is welcome to attend and we hope all come to witness who wins the $1000.00 and (2) $500.00 prizes.  Additionally, we will all enjoy a dinner made by the men of our parish! Reminder, ticket sellers for each winner will receive $25.00.

GCU LODGE 442;

The GCU Lodge is sponsoring a community matching funds project to benefit the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley.  We are collecting needed items that are listed in the vestibule. The Home office will donate funds equal to the donated items value. Deadline is October 31, 2017.

PILGRIM VOCATION:

Vocations are the result of Christian community. Placing faith and hope in this command of the Lord, all Byzantine Catholic Churches in America began a Pilgrim vocation Icon Program. Whoever signed up to participate in this prayer service, the icon can be found on the vestibule table with the required prayers, so please take accordingly for each respective week.

SPECIAL THANK YOU:

A special “thank you” to the Kasper Family for their donation of $695.00 in memory of our beloved parishioner, Peter Kasper, Jr., which is to be used for the maintenance fund of this parish. May God Bless the Kasper Family and blessed repose to Peter.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left and Right are in memory of + Darlene Kassen, from Tillie Chachko and Family and Elaine Chachko.

 

 

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.     7:

            6:00 pm For the Parishioners

Sun.    8: 18^th Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am +Katherine and Joseph Pavlov Sr. from Marybeth Hayer and Janice and David Hartzell

Mon.    9:

            NO LITURGY 

Tues.   10:

            8:30 am +Mary Halus from Jerry Dutko

Wed.   11:

            8:30am + Joe Pavlov Jr. from Father Nick and Helen Kraynak

Thurs. 12:

            8:30 am +Father Robert Halus from Karen Blasko

Fri.      13:

            8:30 am +Michael Kraynak from Family and Friends 

Sat.      14:

            6:00 pm + Grace Virostek from Family

Sun.    15:  Sunday of the Fathers of the 7^th Ecumenical Council

            9:00 am +Peter Kasper from Victor and Sue Tondy

 

• Collection Report

Week of 10/01/2017

$         1336.00           Offertory

$           136.00           Candles

$           130.00           Holy Day

$            31.60          Gas Royalties

$          278.00            Maintenance Fund

$        2131.60            TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 40

Sunday Attendance: 52

 

Please Pray For the Health & Well-Being Of Our Parishioners:

Robert Democko in St. Elizabeth Hospital downtown, Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos and Eleanore Timko, and Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthy years.

 

ATTENTION:If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes.

PARISH DINNER: Please mark your calendars for the annual parish dinner to be held on Sunday, October 15^th 12:15pm at the Holiday Inn in Boardman. Buffet Menu includes roast beef, fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, honey glazed carrots, salad, rolls and desert. Cost is $17.00, all inclusive. Make checks payable to Altar Rosary Society by October 8^th. Sign-up sheet is in the vestibule. All checks are due by Sunday, October 8^th.

ALL PARISHIONERS:  We are still selling the raffle tickets with the grand prize being $1,000.00, 2^nd & 3^rd place are $500.00 each. REMINDER; please return your ticket money, it is past due. Write your name on the back of the tickets you sold.  The drawing will be held October 25, 2017. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. This fund raiser will be used for church maintenance.

GCU LODGE 442;The GCU Lodge is sponsoring a community matching funds project to benefit the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley.  We are collecting needed items that are listed in the vestibule. The Home office will donate funds equal to the donated items value. Deadline is October 31, 2017.

SOCIAL:Coffee and donut social and GCU 4^th quarter meeting will be held Sunday, October 29^th following the Liturgy. All are invited!  

CCD REMINDER; All Parishioners are encouraged to attend the weekly education classes, every Tuesday at 6:30 pm, for children and adults of all ages. The classes care held at The Byzantine Center at the Grove.

HURRICANE RELIEF:We would like to thank all who gave lovingly for this cause. The total amount collected was $220.00.  God Bless each and every one!

PILGRIM VOCATION:Vocations are the result of Christian community. Placing faith and hope in this command of the Lord, all Byzantine Catholic Churches in America began a Pilgrim vocation Icon Program. Whoever signed up to participate in this prayer service, the icon can be found on the vestibule table with the required prayers, so please take accordingly for each respective week.

SYMPATHY:Our deepest sympathy to Aaron Graneto, one of our Saturday cantors, whose grandfather, Edward Vrabel, passed away last Sunday. Blessed repose to Edward, and our prayers and thoughts are with him and his family.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left and Right are for Grace Virostek from Mike Virostek Jr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Collection Report

Week of 09/24/2017

$         1065.00          Offertory

$           128.00           Candles

$            15.00           Holy Day

$            45.00           Maintenance Fund

$       1253.00          TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 36

Sunday Attendance: 70

Liturgical Schedule

Sat       30:

            6:00 pm  64^th Wedding Anniversary of Edward and Dolores Vrabel and 91^st Birthday of Edward Vrabel from their Children and Grandchildren (Vrabel’s & Graneto’s)

 

Sun     October 1: 17^th   Sunday after Pentecost Protection of the Theotokos

            9:00 am +Frederick Brill from Mrs. Helen Brill & Family

 

Mon.    2:

  NO LITURGY

Tues.    3:

            NO LITURGY

 Wed.    4:

            NO LITURGY

 Thurs.   5:

            NO LITURGY

 Fri.      6:

            6:30 pm  For world peace thru the Rosary from The Sacred Heart Society of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church

 Sat.      7:

            6:00 pm For the Parishioners 

Sun.    8: 18^th Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am +Katherine and Joseph Pavlov Sr. from Marybeth Hayer and Janice and David Hartzell

 

Please Pray For the Health & Well-Being Of Our Parishioners:

Robert Democko in St. Elizabeth Hospital downtown, Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos and Eleanore Timko, and Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthy years.

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes.

RETREAT:

Father Michael will be out of town from today, Sunday, until Thursday this week for a clerical retreat.  For any emergency, please call his cell phone, 412-722-4670.

PARISH DINNER: Please mark your calendars for the annual parish dinner to be held on Sunday, October 15^th 12:15pm at the Holiday Inn in Boardman. Buffet Menu includes roast beef, fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, honey glazed carrots, salad, rolls and desert. Cost is $17.00, all inclusive. Make checks payable to Altar Rosary Society by October 8^th. Sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.

SENIOR LUNCHEON:

The senior luncheon is returning and will be held, Thursday, October 5^th at Byzantine at the Grove at 12 noon.  Please call Helen Yurko at 330-782-1524 for reservations. Everyone is welcome to attend a wonderful gathering!

ALL PARISHIONERS:  

We are still selling the raffle tickets with the grand prize being $1,000.00, 2^nd & 3^rd place are $500.00 each. REMINDER; please return your ticket money, it is past due. Write your name on the back of the tickets you sold.  The drawing will be held at the end of October. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. This fund raiser will be used for church maintenance.

GCU LODGE 442;

The GCU Lodge is sponsoring a community matching funds project to benefit the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley.  We are collecting needed items that are listed in the vestibule. The Home office will donate funds equal to the donated items value. Deadline is October 31, 2017.

SOCIAL:

Coffee and donut social and GCU 4^th quarter meeting will be held Sunday, October 29^th following the Liturgy. All are invited!

CCD REMINDER;

All Parishioners are encouraged to attend the weekly education classes, every Tuesday at 6:30 pm, for children and adults of all ages. The classes care held at The Byzantine Center at the Grove.

HURRICANE RELIEF:

We would like to thank all who gave lovingly for this cause. Total amount donated will be provided next week.

PILGRIM VOCATION:

Vocations are the result of Christian community. Placing faith and hope in this command of the Lord, all Byzantine Catholic Churches in America began a Pilgrim vocation Icon Program. Whoever signed up to participate in this prayer service, the icon can be found on the vestibule table with the required prayers, so please take accordingly for each respective week.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  Left is for the Memory of Patricia Huff from Tom and Joyce Lesko and the Right is for the Memory of Katherine and Joseph Pavlov Sr. from Marybeth Hayer and Janice and David Hartzell.

 

 

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.      23:

            2:00 pm Wedding of Amanda Ripple and George Phillabaun

            6:00 pm +Michael Virostek Sr. from Family

Sun.      24: Sunday 16^th Sunday After Pentecost

9:00 am +James Stanko from Mark and Nancy Stanko

Mon.    25:

            NO LITURGY

Tues.    26:

            8:30 am +Father Robert Halus from Mr. and Mrs. Andy Koval

Wed.    27:

            8:30 am +Joe Pavlov Jr. from Philomena Virostek & Glenn Riverback

Thurs  28:

            8:30 am +Mary Halus from Jerry Dutko

Fri      29:

            8:30 am +John Uhlar from Michele Pesanello

 

Sat       30:

            6:00 pm  64^th Wedding Anniversary of Edward and Dolores Vrabel and 91^st Birthday of Edward Vrabel from their Children and Grandchildren (Vrabel’s & Graneto’s)

 

Sun     October 1: 17^th   Sunday after Pentecost Protection of the Theotokos

            9:00 am +Frederick Brill from Mrs. Helen Brill & Family

 

Please Pray For the Health & Well-Being Of Our Parishioners:

Robert Democko in St. Elizabeth Hospital downtown, Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos and Eleanore Timko, and Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthy years.

DEARLY DEPARTED: This past two weeks  we lost three beloved parishioners; Helen Gayetsky, Darlene Kassen and Peter Kasper. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to all the departed and their families.  Blessed repose to Helen, Darlene and Peter.

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would like to send GET WELL wishes.

PARISH DINNER: Please mark your calendars for the annual parish dinner to be held on Sunday, October 15^th 12:15pm at the Holiday Inn in Boardman. Buffet Menu includes roast beef, fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, honey glazed carrots, salad, rolls and desert. Cost is $17.00, all inclusive. Make checks payable to Altar Rosary Society by October 8^th. Sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.

BINGO: St. Peter & Paul, Warren, will hold a bingo/card party on October 1, 2017 from 1-4 pm in their church social hall. Tickets are $6.00, which includes a ticket, door prize, one bingo card, and a box lunch.

ALL PARISHIONERS:  We are still selling the raffle tickets with the grand prize being $1,000.00, 2^nd & 3^rd place are $500.00 each. REMINDER; please return your ticket money, it is past due. Write your name on the back of the tickets you sold.  The drawing will be held at the end of October. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. This fund raiser will be used for church maintenance.

GCU LODGE 442; The GCU Lodge is sponsoring a community matching funds project to benefit the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley.  We are collecting needed items that are listed in the vestibule. The Home office will donate funds equal to the donated items value. Deadline is October 31, 2017.

HURRICANE RELIEF: The Metropolitan Archeparchy of Pittsburgh is asking all churches to have a special collection the weeks of September 17^th and 24^th. The funds collected will be used by Catholic Charities USA for aid to those affected from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Please mark your envelope with your name and “Hurricane,” deposit in the collection basket.

PILGRIM VOCATION:

Vocations are the result of Christian community. Placing faith and hope in this command of the Lord, all Byzantine Catholic Churches in America will begin a Pilgrim vocation Icon Program, today, Sunday, September 24. Whoever signed up for the first week, please take the icon and prayer book located on the vestibule table.

 

LIGHTS: Donations collected in the maintenance fund envelope were used towards new outside lighting. A special thank you to all who donated, and to Ken, Joe and Tom for their help installing exterior lights around the church.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES: The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  Left is for the Health and Well-being of the Salcedo family; Right is for in memory of Irene O’Shelski from Mary Beth Hayer and Janice & David Hartzell.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Amanda and George Phillabaun who were married September 24, 2017. May God grant them many blessed years.

 

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.      09; Saturday Prefestive the Exaltation of the Cross Synaxis of Joachim and Anna

            6:00pm Liturgy for the Parishioners

Sun.      10; Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross

            9:00am Living and Deceased Members of the Altar and Rosary Society

Mon.    11;

            NO LITURGY

Tues.    12;

            9:00am at St. Nicholas + George and Jean Getsy from Dr. Andrew Bulazo

Wed.    13; Pre Festive for Exaltation of the Holy Cross

            6:30pm at Infant Jesus+ Joe Pavlov Jr. from Lora Opsitnik

Thurs    14; Exaltation of the Holy Cross

            9:00am at St. Nicholas + George and Jean Getsy from Dr. Andrew Bulazo

Fri      15;

            8:30am +Father Robert Halus from Dennis and Cheryl Richard

Sat  16;

1:00pm Wedding of Chelsea Proverbs and Michael Patoray

            6:00pm Liturgy for the Parishioners

Sun.      10; Sunday After the Exaltation of the Cross

9:00 am +Melissa Riddick from Greg, Paula, Brianna and Elena Slemons

Announcements and information

Please Pray For the Health & Well-Being Of Our Parishioners:

Thomas Urdea ,Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos and Eleanore Timko Patricia Flaherty all at home and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthy years

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would like to send GET WELL wishes.

ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY: There will be coffee and donuts on September 17^th following 9:00am Liturgy. After coffee and donuts there will the Altar and Rosary Society meeting. All are welcome!

PARISH DINNER: Mark your calendars because the annual parish dinner will be held on Sunday, October 15^th 12:30pm.at the Holiday Inn in Boardman.  More information will be forthcoming.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB: The Byzantine Social Club will be meeting on Wednesday, September 13 at 6:00 pm in the pavilion for our corn roast Group B is in charge. NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME

ATTENTION ALL PARISHIONERS: This weekend we begin our new fundraiser campaign. We are selling raffle tickets with the grand prize being $1,000.00, 2^nd & 3^rd place are $500.00 each. We are asking each family to sell 5 books ($25.00) of tickets. We are doing this fundraiser to raise money for numerous projects needing to be done at the church. We do not know at this time if we will be making pirohy & Kolachi this winter, therefore; we are substituting this fundraiser. If you would like more tickets to sell/buy, because the seller of the winning tickets receives $25.00, please contact Fr. Michael, Paula Slemons or Michelle Straub. Please write your name on the back of the tickets you sold.  The drawing will be held in October. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support.

FATIMA :Saturday, October 14, 2017 to celebrate the 100^th Anniversary of the Apparitions of OUR LADY OF FATIMA.  A Procession will begin at 11:15 am from St. Columbia Cathedral making its way to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cathedral where a liturgy will be celebrated at12:15pm.  Please call Connie @ (330) 507-3880 for more information.

CCD: CCD classes will resume on September 26, 2017 6:30pm at Byzantine at the Grove All children K-12 are encouraged to attend Adult Classes will be offered by Father Kevin

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Andrew and Erin Woodward and Grandmother, Debra Eckman on the Baptism of their son/grandson, Cru Louis, at St. Nicholas Church. May God grant Cru and his family many years filled with health and happiness.

PILGRIM VOCATION

Vocations are the result of Christian community “the master of the harvest will send out laborers for his harvest.” Placing faith and hope in this command of the Lord, all Byzantine Catholic Churches in America will begin a Pilgrim vocation Icon Program on Sunday, September 24. More information is forthcoming and a sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.

SANCTUARY CANDLES: The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10. There are two Sanctuary candles so more than one intention may be given. This week’s Sanctuary Candles are for: the right- For the Health and Well-being of Jeff Hoxworth from Ron and JoAnn Hoxworth

 The left is for-Health and well-being of Jeff Hoxworth from Bob and Millie Jonda.

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Happy Anniversary to: Robert & Stephanie Sheely September 10^th, Peter & Mary Lou Kasper September 16^th.

Happy Birthday to: Mickey Vasilchek September 8^th, Lora Opsitnik September 10^th,  Elizabeth and Philomena (twins)Cackovic  September 11^th , Margie Budd September 22^nd, Paula Buttry September 19^th, Joe Hritz September 24^th.

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 35

Sunday Attendance: 60

ATTENTION PARISHIONERS: All bulletin announcements should now 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.