Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 26: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

           Bright Saturday

           +Thomas Schurko from

           Mr. & Mrs. Frank

           McLennon

Sun. 27: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Thomas Sunday

          +Dolores J. Vrable from

           Beverly Oschenhirt

Mon. 28: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           DIVINE LITURGY

Tues. 29: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            DIVINE LITURGY

Wed. 30: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus         

            DIVINE LITURGY

 Thurs. 1: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            DIVINE LITURGY

Fri. 2: 10:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Living & Deceased Members

            Of Sacred Heart Society

 Sat. 3: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

            Health & well-being of

            Sister Bernarda from Karen

            & Kathy Kollar

Sun. 4: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

      Sunday of the Ointment-Bearers

           Living & Deceased members

           Of the Altar & Rosary

           Society

Collection Report

Week of 04/20/2025

$                  165.00   Palm Sunday

$                    20.00   Maintenance Fund

$                1029.00   Sunday Offering

$                4639.00   Easter Sunday

$                  469.00   Resurrection Matins

$                      5.00   Bright Monday

$                      5.00   Bright Tuesday

$                  225.00   Great Thursday

$                  368.00   Great Friday

$                    15.00   Holy Day

$                    90.00   Candles

$               7030.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Resurrection Matins: 60

Easter: 140

On –Line: 12

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

Nina Zavatsky at home. Dolores Schurko & Louise Macabobby at Hampton Wood 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, please notify Fr. Michael or Paula.

ROSARY:

The Altar & Rosary Society will be praying the rosary again NEXT SUNDAY May 4th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

 Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for liturgical request.

100^th ANNIVERSARY:

Parishioners of St. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Warren cordially invite you to join in celebrating their centennial “100^th” Anniversary on June 29, 2025 @ 3:00pm. Tickets are $50.00 and a sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The next meeting of the Byzantine Social Club will be THIS Wednesday, April 30^th. Group B is in charge. Refreshments and dessert will be served. New members are always welcome. Dues $10/ per person. Please bring quarters as we will play left right center.

MARRIAGE BANNS I:

Britney Jonda and Joseph Craycraft to be married on May 24^th in our parish.

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY;

Our young adult ministry will meet on Friday, May 2^nd@ 6:00pm in our church for spiritual talks, refreshments and prayers. All young adults (years 20-40) are welcome to join us on a monthly basis.

PARISHIONER NEWS:

Congratulations to Troy and Jennifer Linebaugh on the birth of their son Basil Michael on Good Friday, April 18^th. May God bless Troy, Jennifer and Baby Basil with health, happiness and many blessed years!

CONDOLENCES:

Our parishioner Joseph Markovitch passed away on Friday, April 18^th. His funeral services were this past Thursday. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Joe’s family and friends. Blessed repose to his servant Joseph.

ETENAL MEMORY!

Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, as confirmed by the Holy See Press Office. The 88-year-old pontiff led the Catholic Church for a little more than 12 years. Funeral Mass was held at Vatican on Saturday April 26, 2025. May God grant his servant Pope Francis eternal Memory.

THANK YOU:

Thank you to all parishioners, families and visitors for their generous donations this Easter. May God bless all of you for your continued generosity to our parish!

CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of April 27-May 3, 2025, there are no request for the sanctuary candle.

CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN!

CHRSITOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE!

THOMAS SUNDAY

Of how much greater faith and salutary fear are they who . . . confess their sins to the priests of God in a straightforward manner and in sorrow, making an open declaration of conscience. . . I beseech you, brethren; let everyone who has sinned confess his sin while he is still in this world, while his confession is still admissible, while the satisfaction and remission made through the priests are still pleasing before the Lord (ibid. 28).

Sinners may do penance For a set time, and according to the rules of discipline come to public confession, and by imposition of the hand of the bishop and clergy receive the right of Communion. [But now some] with their time [of penance] still unfulfilled . . . they are admitted to Communion, and their name is presented and while the penitence is not yet performed, confession is not yet made, the hands of the bishop and clergy are not yet laid upon them, the Eucharist is given to them; although it is written, “Whosoever shall eat the bread and drink the cup of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord” [I Cor. 11:27] (ST.CIPRIAN Letters 9:2 [A.D. 253])

Sat. 19: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

           Holy Saturday

           Resurrection Matins with

           Blessing of baskets

            Mirovanie

Sun. 20: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Resurrection of Our Lord

           Pascha-Easter

          +Paul Jonda from Mr.  &

           Mrs. Paul Kasper

Mon. 21: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

           Bright Monday

           For the parishioners

Tues. 22: NO LITURGY

Wed. 23: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

GREAT MARTYR

GEORGE

 Thurs. 24: NO LITURGY

Fri. 25: NO LITURGY

 Sat. 26: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

           Bright Saturday

           +Thomas Schurko from

           Mr. & Mrs. Frank

           McLennon

Sun. 27: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Thomas Sunday

          +Dolores J. Vrable from

           Beverly Oschenhirt

Collection Report

Week of 04/13/2025

$                2092.50   Palm Sunday

$                    10.00   Holy Day

$                    20.00   Maintenance Fund

$                    50.00   Easter Flowers

$                  250.00   Easter Sunday

$                    60.00   Resurrection Matins

$                    10.00   Bright Monday

$                    10.00   Bright Tuesday

$                    65.00   Great Thursday

$                    80.00   Great Friday

$                    73.75   Candles

$                2721.25  TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 30

Sunday: 120

On –Line: 5

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

Nina Zavatsky & Joe Markovitch at home. Dolores Schurko & Louise Macabobby at Hampton Wood 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, please notify Fr. Michael or Paula.

ROSARY:

The Altar & Rosary Society will be praying the rosary again on SUNDAY May 4th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

 Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for liturgical request.

100^th ANNIVERSARY:

Parishioners of St. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Warren cordially invite you to join in celebrating their centennial “100^th” Anniversary on June 29, 2025 @ 3:00pm. Tickets are $50.00 and a sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.

EASTER EGG HUNT:

Thank you to Elaine Chachko, Sharon Mulichak and Debbie Patory for all their time and work to make the Easter Egg Hunt a success. A special appreciation to the Easter Bunny-Emma Boughner who the children loved. Everyone had a wonderful time.

THANK YOU:

Thank you to all parishioners who donated towards the Easter flowers. There is a list in vestibule. We truly appreciate your continued support of our parish.

ARCHEPARCHIAL YOUNG & YOUNG ADULT GATHERING:

The office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry invites YOUNG ADULTS (18-39y.o, single, married) TEENS (12-17y.o) and THEIR PARENTS to come celebrate THE GIFT of YOUNG PEOPLE in the church and reflect on HOPE in our lives.  The theme of the meeting is: BELIEVE IN HOPE! The event will be held on Sunday, April 27^th @ St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cathedral in Munhall beginning @ 4:00pm with Divine Liturgy celebrated by Archbishop William Skurla. After liturgy will be refreshments and quests speakers. If any questions, please email @youth@archpitt.org.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The next meeting of the Byzantine Social Club will be Wednesday, April 30^th. Group B is in charge. Refreshments and dessert will be served. New members are always welcome. Dues $10/ per person. Please bring quarters as we will play left right center.

HAPPY EASTER:

Father Michael. Marina, Andriy, Emma and Nica wish all parishioners, families and friends a Happy and Blessed Easter!

CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of April 20-26, 2025, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of

+Clement Smreck from the Chachko family. The right sanctuary candle is for the special intentions of the Chachko family.

PASCHA

The Son of God, who in His compassion became man, died so far as His body was concerned when His soul was separated from His body; but this body was not separated from His divinity, and so He raised up His body once more and took it with Him to heaven in glory. Similarly, when those who have lived here in a godly manner are separated from their bodies, they are not separated from God, and in the resurrection, they will take their bodies with them to God, and in their bodies, they will enter with inexpressible joy there where Jesus has preceded us (cf. Heb. 6:20) and in their bodies they will enjoy the glory that will be revealed in Christ (cf. 1 Pet. 5:1). Indeed, they will share not only in resurrection, but also in the Lord’s ascension and in all divine life. St. Gregory Palamas, To the Most Reverend Nun Xenia no. 15, The Philokalia

Vol. 4 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 298

CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN!

CHRSITOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE!

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 12: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

Saturday of Lazarus –    Mirovanie

          +Thomas Schurko from

          Mr. & Mrs. John Vagrin

Sun. 13: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

         Palm Sunday – Mirovanie

         +Frank Patrick from Mr. &

         Mark Stanko

Mon. 14: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Holy Monday

          Lenten Hours

Tues. 15: 6:00 pm @ St. Michael

           Holy Tuesday

           Pre-Sanctified Liturgy, with

           Confessions

Wed. 16: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

          Holy Wednesday

Pre-sanctified Liturgy with Anointing of The Oil

Thurs. 17: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

            Holy Thursday

            Divine Liturgy of St. Basil

Fri. 18: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

            Good Friday

 Sat. 19: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

           Holy Saturday

           Resurrection Matins with

           Blessing of baskets

Mirovanie

Sun. 20: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Resurrection of Our Lord

           Pascha-Easter

Collection Report

Week of 04/06/2025

$                1822.00   Offering

$                    25.00   Holy Day

$                  501.00   Maintenance Fund

$                  168.09   Utility Offerings

$                    45.00   Resurrection Matins

$                    45.00   Bright Monday

$                    40.00   Bright Tuesday

$                    45.00   Great Thursday

$                    44.00   Candles

$                2735.09  TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 30

Sunday: 79

On –Line: 2

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

Nina Zavatsky & Joe Markovitch at home. Dolores Schurko & Louise Macabobby at Hampton Wood 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, please notify Fr. Michael or Paula.

ROSARY:

The Altar & Rosary Society will be praying the rosary again NEXT SUNDAY May 4th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

 Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for liturgical request.

PARISH 2024 FINANCIAL REPORT:

The 2024 financial report is available on the table in the vestibule. We thank you for your continued financial support of our parish. Any questions please see Fr. Michael or Greg Slemons.

EASTER EGG HUNT:

REMINDER: Easter Egg Hunt for the children who signed up is after 9:00 am liturgy today.

SPAGHETTI DINNER:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, Campbell is having a Palm Sunday delicious Spaghetti Dinner,  TODAY April 13^th from Noon-2:00 pm at St. Michael Hall, 405 Robinson Road, Campbell. Cost is $12 per dinner for adults and $6.00 for children’s dinner. Eat-in or take out available and

Walk-ins welcomed.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The next meeting of the Byzantine Social Club will be Wednesday, April 30^th. Group B is in charge. Refreshments and dessert will be served. New members are always welcome. Dues $10/ per person. Please bring quarters as we will play left right center.

100^th ANNIVERSARY:

Parishioners of St. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Warren cordially invite you to join in celebrating their centennial “100^th” Anniversary on June 29, 2025 @ 3:00pm. Tickets are $50.00 and a sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.

PLEASE NOTE:

There is NO Lenten Education on Wednesday after Pre-Sanctified Liturgy.

ARCHEPARCHIAL YOUNG & YOUNG ADULT GATHERING:

The office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry invites YOUNG ADULTS (18-39y.o, single, married) TEENS (12-17y.o) and THEIR PARENTS to come celebrate THE GIFT of YOUNG PEOPLE in the church and reflect on HOPE in our lives.  The theme of the meeting is: BELIEVE IN HOPE! The event will be held on Sunday, April 27^th @ St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cathedral in Munhall beginning @ 4:00pm with Divine Liturgy celebrated by Archbishop William Skurla. After liturgy will be refreshments and quests speakers. If any questions, please email @youth@archpitt.org.

CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of April 13-19, 2025, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Paul Jonda and the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Janice Salcedo. Both candles are from the Jonda & Slemons families.

PALM SUNDAY

It is the children who bring their gift of praise so that the story may expose as unfounded any suspicion of insincerity, in the event that some deliberate evildoer might say that the singers of praise offered their hymn to the Lord with some artifice and in order to curry favor. For the nature of babes knows not how to devise craftiness, or is it subject to the disease of flattery, but just as the grace of the Spirit sounds in them, so do they proclaim the miracle. Children offer their gift of praise so that they all may be taught in very deed that the grace of the Mystery is comprehended not by those who have a curious turn of mind and are shamelessly inquisitive, but that the knowledge of piety is revealed to those who approach it with an unaffected mind and thoughts unused to evil. St. Photios the Great, Homily on Palm Sunday

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 29: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

           4th All Souls Liturgy

          +Thomas Schurko from OLO

           Senior Club

Sun. 30: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          4th Sunday of the Great Fast

          John Climacus Venerable

          Baptism of Mason Melia &

          Vanessa Graham

          Health & well-being of

          Brother-in-law John Glista

          From Michael Vasilchek

Mon. 31: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intentions

Tues. 1: NO LITURGY

Wed. 2: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

          Pre-sanctified Liturgy

 Lenten Education Classes to Follow

Thurs. 3: 10:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Living & Deceased Members

           Of the Sacred Heart Society

Fri. 4: 6:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

            Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

 Sat. 5: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

           Akathistos Saturday

          +Paul Jonda from Debbie

          Kotheimer

Sun. 6: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

         5th Sunday of the Great Fast

         Mary of Egypt Venerable

         Living & Deceased Members

         Of the Altar & Rosary Society

Collection Report

Week of 03/23/2025

$                1943.00   Offering

$                    75.00   Holy Day

$                  155.00   Maintenance Fund

$                    10.00   BCW

$                  302.00   Candles

$                2485.00  TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 43

Sunday: 70

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

Nina Zavatsky & Joe Markovitch at home. Dolores Schurko & Louise Macabobby at Hampton Wood 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, please notify Fr. Michael or Paula.

ROSARY:

The Altar & Rosary Society will be praying the rosary again NEXT SUNDAY April 6^th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

LENTEN EDUCATION CLASSES:

Just a reminder-Lenten Education classes are following the 6:00 pm Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. 

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

 Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for liturgical request.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RAFFLE:

The Knights of Columbus are holding a cash bonanza on May 17, 2025. All proceeds benefit local charities. Tickets are $5.00. Please see Father Michael for tickets.

EASTER EGG HUNT:

The Children’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Palm Sunday, April 13^th following 9:00 am liturgy. This is for children up to and including 14 years of age. Easter baskets will be provided. The Easter bunny will make a visit and is available for pictures. Please sign up on the sheet in the vestibule.

PARISH LUNCHEON:

REMINDER: This Sunday, March 30^th is the parish luncheon at 12:00 @ the Byzantine Center at the Grove for those who signed up.

100^th ANNIVERSARY:

Parishioners of St. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Warren cordially invite you to join in celebrating their centennial “100^th” Anniversary on June 29, 2025 @ 3:00pm. Tickets are $50.00 and a sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.

BAPTISM:

Congratulations to Vanessa Graham and Mason Melia who received the sacrament of baptism and chrismation this Sunday. May God bless Vanessa and Mason with health, happiness and many blessed years!

ARCHEPARCHIAL YOUNG & YOUNG ADULT GATHERING:

The office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry invites YOUNG ADULTS (18-39y.o, single, married) TEENS (12-17y.o) and THEIR PARENTS to come celebrate THE GIFT of YOUNG PEOPLE in the church and reflect on HOPE in our lives.  The theme of the meeting is: BELIEVE IN HOPE! The event will be held on Sunday, April 27^th @ St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cathedral in Munhall beginning @ 4:00pm with Divine Liturgy celebrated by Archbishop William Skurla. After liturgy will be refreshments and quests speakers. If any questions, please email @youth@archpitt.org.

CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of March 30-April 5, 2025, there are no requests for the sanctuary candles.

Augustine: In saying, “When the Son of Man shall come, shall he find faith upon the earth?” our Lord spoke of that faith which is fully matured, which is so seldom found on earth. The church’s faith is full, for who would come here if there were no fullness of faith? And whose faith when fully matured would not move mountains? Look at the apostles themselves, who would not have left all they had, trodden under foot this world’s hope, and followed the Lord, if they had not had proportionally great faith. And yet if they had already experi­enced a completely matured faith, they would have not said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” Rather we find here an emerg­ing faith, which is not yet full faith, in that father who when he had presented to the Lord his son to be cured of an evil spirit and was asked whether he believed, an­swered, “Lord, I believe, help me in my un­belief.” “Lord,” says he, “I believe.” “I believe”; therefore there was faith; but “help me in my unbelief: therefore there was not full faith. sermons on new tes­tament lessons 65.

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 22: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

           3rd All Souls Liturgy

          +Paul Jonda from Terry

          Tirpak

Sun. 23: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          3rd Sunday of the Great Fast

          Veneration of the Cross

          +Rita Dulik from Marge &

          Robert Penzick

Mon. 24: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intentions

Tues. 25: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

         Annunciation of the Theotokos

         Special Intentions

Wed. 26: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

          Pre-sanctified Liturgy

 Lenten Education Classes to Follow

  Thurs. 27: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Special Intentions

Fri. 28: 6:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

            Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

 Sat. 29: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

           4th All Souls Liturgy

          +Thomas Schurko from OLO

           Senior Club

Sun. 30: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          4th Sunday of the Great Fast

          John Climacus Venerable

          Baptism of Mason Melia &

          Vanessa Graham

          Health & well-being of

          Brother-in-law John Glista

          From Michael Vasilchek

Collection Report

Week of 03/16/2025

$                1789.00   Offering

$                    60.00   Resurrection

$                    45.00   Easter Flowers

$                  140.00   Maintenance Fund

$                      5.00   BCW

$                    82.00   Candles

$                2121.00  TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 50

Sunday: 70

On –Line: 5

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

Nina Zavatsky & Joe Markovitch at home. Dolores Schurko & Louise Macabobby at Hampton Wood 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, please notify Fr. Michael or Paula.

ROSARY:

The Altar & Rosary Society will be praying the rosary again on SUNDAY April 6^th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

LENTEN EDUCATION CLASSES:

Just a reminder-Lenten Education classes are following the 6:00 pm Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. 

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

 Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for liturgical request.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RAFFLE:

The Knights of Columbus are holding a cash bonanza on May 17, 2025. All proceeds benefit local charities. Tickets are $5.00. Please see Father Michael for tickets.

PARISH LUNCHEON:

The Byzantine Social Club invite ALL parishioners to a parish luncheon on March 30^th @ 12:00 (Noon). The luncheon will be held at The Byzantine Center at the Grove, 3801 Shady Run Road in Youngstown. The lunch will include-chicken milanese, stuffed cabbage, garlic mashed potatoes, penne with red sauce, green beans almondine, mixed green salad, coffee, tea, ice tea and lemonade. The cost is $24.00/ per person. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Deadline to sign-up is THIS SUNDAY March 23^rd. Please make checks out to Byzantine Social Club. We hope to see everyone there!!!!!!

100^th ANNIVERSARY:

Parishioners of St. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Warren cordially invite you to join in celebrating their centennial “100^th” Anniversary on June 29, 2025 @ 3:00pm. Tickets are $50.00 and a sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.

RETREAT:

St. Peter & Paul BCC in Warren will host a one-day retreat NEXT Saturday March 29^th from 8:30am-2:30 pm. The topic will be on the book: The Fruit of Silence: The Jesus Prayer as a Foundation to the Art of Spiritual Life. Call Fr. Miron @ 216-538-0418 if interested.

EASTER EGG HUNT:

The Children’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Palm Sunday, April 13^th following 9:00 am liturgy. This is for children up to and including 14 years of age. Easter baskets will be provided. The Easter bunny will make a visit and is available for pictures. Please sign up on the sheet in the vestibule.

CONDOLENCES:

+Father Simeon Sibenik passed away and his calling hours will be on Thursday, March 27^th @ 2:00 pm with Parastas @ 7:00 pm and his funeral will be on Friday @ 10:00 am. All services will be held at Saints Peter & Paul Byzantine Church in Warren, Ohio. Our sympathy and prayers to Father Simeon’s family and friends. Blessed repose to his servant +Father Simeon.

CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of March 23-29, 2025,

There are no requests for the sanctuary candle.

The glory of God hid in suffering.

Cyril of Alexandria: He who as God was beyond suffering, suffered in his own flesh as a human being. When he became flesh, being God, he did not in any way cease to be God. Precisely as he entered into the created order, he remained above creation. He remained as giver of the law when he came to serve “under the law.”He retained the inviolable divine dignity precisely when he took on “the form of a slave.” It was precisely as only begotten Son that he became “the firstborn among many brothers,” while still remaining the only begotten. So why should it seem so strange that he should suffer in the flesh according to his humanity, even while tran­scending suffering according to his divinity? Thus the ever astute Paul says that the Word himself who is “in the form of God”and equal to God the Father “became obe­dient even unto death, death of the cross,” letters, 55, To Anastasius and the monks.

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 15: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

           2^nd All Souls Liturgy

          +Dr. Lilly Lee Salcedo from

           Jonda & Slemons Families

Sun. 16: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           2nd Sunday of the Great Fast

           +Joseph Kollar from Karen

           & Kathy Kollar

Mon. 17: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intentions

Tues. 18: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intentions

Wed. 19: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

          Pre-sanctified Liturgy

 Lenten Education Classes to Follow

  Thurs. 20: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Special Intentions

Fri. 21: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

            Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

 Sat. 22: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

           3rd All Souls Liturgy

          +Paul Jonda from Terry

          Tirpak

Sun. 23: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          3rd Sunday of the Great Fast

          Veneration of the Cross

          +Rita Dulik from Marge &

          Robert Penzick

Collection Report

Week of 03/09/2025

$                1699.00   Offering

$                    10.00   Holy Day

$                    20.00   Easter Flowers

$                    30.00   Maintenance Fund

$                    20.00   BCW

$                    60.00   Candles

$                1839.00  TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 30

Sunday: 65

On –Line: 6

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

Nina Zavatsky & Joe Markovitch at home. Dolores Schurko & Louise Macabobby at Hampton Wood 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, please notify Fr. Michael or Paula.

ROSARY:

The Altar & Rosary Society will be praying the rosary again on SUNDAY April 6^th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

LENTEN EDUCATION CLASSES:

Just a reminder-Lenten Education classes are following the 6:00 pm Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. 

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

 Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for liturgical request.

RETREAT:

St. Peter & Paul BCC in Warren will host a one-day retreat on Saturday March 29^th from 8:30am-2:30 pm. The topic will be on the book: The Fruit of Silence: The Jesus Prayer as a Foundation to the Art of Spiritual Life. Call Fr. Miron @ 216-538-0418 if interested.

PARISH LUNCHEON:

The Byzantine Social Club invite ALL parishioners to a parish luncheon on March 30^th @ 12:00 (Noon). The luncheon will be held at The Byzantine Center at the Grove, 3801 Shady Run Road in Youngstown. The lunch will include-chicken milanese, stuffed cabbage, garlic mashed potatoes, penne with red sauce, green beans almondine, mixed green salad, coffee, tea, ice tea and lemonade. The cost is $24.00/ per person. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Deadline to sign-up is March 23^rd. Please make checks out to Byzantine Social Club. We hope to see everyone there!!!!!!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RAFFLE:

The Knights of Columbus are holding a cash bonanza on May 17, 2025. All proceeds benefit local charities. Tickets are $5.00. Please see Father Michael for tickets.

100^th ANNIVERSARY:

Parishioners of St. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Warren cordially invite you to join in celebrating their centennial “100^th” Anniversary on June 29, 2025 @ 3:00pm. Tickets are $50.00 and a sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.

CONDOLENCES:

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of +Margaret Arvin who passed away last week and her services were Thursday. Blessed repose to +Margaret.

EASTER SALE:

Ike Cheren will be at our church THIS Sunday, March 16^th before, during and after liturgy selling Slavic and Easter merchandise.

EASTER EGG HUNT:

The Children’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Palm Sunday, April 13^th following 9:00 am liturgy. This is for children up to and including 14 years of age. Easter baskets will be provided. The Easter bunny will make a visit and is available for pictures. Please sign up on the sheet in the vestibule.

THANK YOU:

A special thank you for the donation of two red and white vestments for our altar given in memory of Michael & Veronica Guidos Kovach. The linens were sewn by Maureen Kovach Newell and donated by their children Rosemary, Michael, Maureen and Christine.

Also, thank you to the Byzantine Social Club for hosting the social this past weekend after the Vesper Services. Your continued support of our parish is greatly appreciated.

A special appreciation to Fr. Kevin Marks and Fr. Miron Kerul Kmec Jr. who assisted with confessions.

May God grant all of you with peace, health and many blessed years!

CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of March 16-22, 2025,

There are no requests for the sanctuary candle.

Acting upon His own authority. Chrysostom: Whenever there was need to punish or to honor, to forgive sins or to make laws, Christ was fully authorized to do it. Whenever Christ had to do any of these much greater things, you will not characteristically find him praying or calling on his Father for assistance. All these things, as you discover in the text, he did on his own authority. on the incomprehensible na­ture of god, Homily 10.19.

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 8: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

          +Thomas Schurko from

          Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Novak

Sun. 9: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           1^st Sunday of the Great Fast

           Forty Holy Martyrs of

           Sabaste

           For the parishioners

           4:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

           Lenten Vesper

Mon. 10: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intentions

Tues. 11: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intentions

Wed. 12: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

          Pre-sanctified Liturgy

 Lenten Education Classes to Follow

 Thurs. 13: 10:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           For World Peace thru the

           Blessed Mary & the Rosary

           From Sacred Heart Society of

           St. Nicholas

Fri. 14: 6:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

            Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

 Sat. 15: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

           2^nd All Souls Liturgy

          +Dr. Lilly Lee Salcedo from

           Jonda & Slemons Families

Sun. 16: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           2nd Sunday of the Great Fast

           +Joseph Kollar from Karen

           & Kathy Kollar

Collection Report

Week of 03/02/2025

$                2051.00   Offering

$                    10.00   Holy Day

$                    50.00   Easter Flowers

$                  176.42   Utility Offerings

$                  365.00   Maintenance Fund

$                  125.00   BCW

$                    55.00   Candles

$                2832.42  TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 37

Sunday: 80

On –Line: 2

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

Nina Zavatsky & Joe Markovitch at home. Dolores Schurko & Louise Macabobby at Hampton Wood 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, please notify Fr. Michael or Paula.

ROSARY:

The Altar & Rosary Society will be praying the rosary again on SUNDAY April 6^th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The 2025 sanctuary candle schedule sheet is available on the vestibule table. Cost is $10/candle.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

Liturgical request for 2025 are now being taken. Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for specific dates.

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

If anyone still needs a report, please call Paula @ (330) 799-5983.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

PARISH LUNCHEON:

The Byzantine Social Club invite ALL parishioners to a parish luncheon on March 30^th @ 12:00 (Noon). The luncheon will be held at The Byzantine Center at the Grove, 3801 Shady Run Road in Youngstown. The lunch will include-chicken Milanese, stuffed cabbage, garlic mashed potatoes, penne with red sauce, green beans almondine, mixed green salad, coffee, tea, iced tea and lemonade. The cost is $24.00/ per person. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Deadline to sign-up is March 23^rd. Please make checks out to Byzantine Social Club. We hope to see everyone there!!!!!!

VESPERS:

REMINDER: Today is the Vesper service at 4:00 pm here at Infant Jesus followed by confessions and a social.

LENTEN EDUCATION CLASSES:

Lenten Education classes are following the 6:00 pm Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. We hope all can attend as we learn more about the Byzantine Faith.

RUMMAGE SALE:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, 2140 Highland Road, Hermitage, Pa. is holding a rummage sale on Friday, March 14^th from 9:00 am-2:00 pm and Saturday, March 15^th from 9:00 am-noon.

100TH ANNIVERSARY

Parishioners of Sts. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church In Warren, Ohio cordially invite you to join in celebrating Their Centennial “100th” Anniversary on Sunday, June 29, 2025 3:00 PM Hierarchical Divine Liturgy Grand Banquet

5:00 PM Cocktails and Appetizers

6:00 PM Program and Formal Dinner

Guest Tickets are $50.00 each

Children 12 and under are complimentary. Sign-up sheet is available in vestibule.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SUPER CASH BONANZA:

The Knights of Columbus are holding a cash bonanza on May 17, 2025 with total of $108,00.00. All proceeds benefit local charities.  Tickets are $5.00. Please see Fr. Michael for tickets.

MUTUAL FORGIVENESS

After Divine liturgy this weekend, we will have service of mutual forgiveness

CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of March 9-15, 2025, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Joseph Kollar given by Karen & Kathy Kollar. There is no request for the right sanctuary candle.

The Lord of Angels. Chrysostom: Do you see how he leads him up little by little from the earth and causes him no longer to imagine him as merely a man? For one to whom angels minister and on whom angels ascend and descend, how could he be a man? This is why he said, “You shall see greater things than these.” And to prove this, he introduces the ministry of angels. What he means is something like this: Does this, O Nathanael, seem to you a great matter, and have you for this confessed me to be King of Israel? What then will you say when you see “angels ascending and descending on me”? He persuades him by these words to receive him as Lord also of the angels. For on him as on the king’s own son, the royal ministers ascended and descended, once at the season of the crucifixion, again at the time of the resurrection and the ascension, and before this also, when they “came and ministered to him.” They also ascended and descended when they proclaimed the good news of his birth and cried, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,” when they came to Mary and also when they came to Joseph…. Our Lord made the present a proof of the future. After the powers he had already shown, Nathanael would readily believe that much more would follow. Homilies on the Gospel of John. 21.1.

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 1: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

          +Paul Jonda from the

          Nestor & Liptak Families

 Sun. 2: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Sunday of Cheese Fare

           The Living & Deceased

           Members of the Altar &

           Rosary Society

Mon. 3: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intentions

Tues. 4: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intentions

Wed. 5: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

          Pre-sanctified Liturgy

 Lenten Education Classes to Follow

Thurs. 6: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           For World Peace thru the

           Blessed Mary & the Rosary

           From Sacred Heart Society of

           St. Nicholas

Fri. 7: 4:00 PM @ St. Nicholas

           Pre-sanctified Liturgy

 Sat. 8: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

          +Thomas Schurko from

          Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Novak

Sun. 9: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           1^st Sunday of the Great Fast

           Forty Holy Martyrs of

           Sabaste

           For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 02/23/2025

$                1427.00   Offering

$                  185.00   Easter Flowers

$                      5.00   BCW

$                    49.00   Candles

$                1666.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 34

Sunday: 70

On –Line: 3

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

Nina Zavatsky & Joe Markovitch at home. Dolores Schurko & Louise Macabobby at Hampton Wood 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, please notify Fr. Michael or Paula.

ROSARY:

The Altar & Rosary Society will be praying the rosary again on SUNDAY April 6^th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The 2025 sanctuary candle schedule sheet is available on the vestibule table. Cost is $10/candle.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

Liturgical request for 2025 are now being taken. Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for specific dates.

RUMMAGE SALE:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, 2140 Highland Road, Hermitage , Pa. is holding a rummage sale on Friday, March 14^th from 9:00 am-2:00 pm and Saturday, March 15^th from 9:00 am-noon.

VESPERS:

On the First Sunday of The Great Lent and Sunday of Orthodoxy, March 9^th @ 4:00 pm our Deanery will have a common prayer of Lenten Vespers at our church. You will have a chance to spend a prayerful night and receive a blessing and enrich your spiritual life. Priests from our Deanery will be available for confessions and a social with refreshments will follow the service. All parishioners are invited and encourage to attend.

LENTEN EDUCATION CLASSES:

Lenten Education classes begin this Wednesday, March 5^th following the 6:00 pm Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. We hope all can attend as we learn more about the Byzantine Faith.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SUPER CASH BONANZA:

The Knights of Columbus are holding a cash bonanza on May 17, 2025 with total of $108,00.00. All proceeds benefit local charities.  Tickets are $5.00. Please see Fr. Michael for tickets.

THE GREAT FAST 2025:

The Great fast begins THIS Monday, March 3.

Strict abstinence (fasting) is to observe on Monday, March 3^rd and on Great and Holy Friday, April 18^th. Strict abstinence forbids the use of and consumption of all meats, eggs and dairy products.Simple abstinence forbids the use of meats, but permits the use of eggs and dairy products. All faithful of the Archeparchy who receive the Eucharist are obliged to observe simple abstinence on all Wednesday and Fridays of Great lent.

Pre-Sanctified Liturgies will be celebrated on Wednesday and Friday evenings of the Great Fast and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week.

CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of March 2-8, 2025, the left and right sanctuary candles are in memory of +Dr. Lilly Lee Salcedo from the Slemons and Jonda Families.

Why We Should Fast

By St. Isaac the Syrian

If the lawyer Himself fasts, how can any of those who have to obey the Law, be exempt from fasting? This is why the human race knew no victory before fasting, and the devil was never defeated by our nature as it is: but this weapon has indeed deprived the devil of strength from the outset. As soon as the devil sees someone possessed of this weapon, fear straightway falls on this adversary and tormentor of ours, who remembers and thinks of his defeat by the Savior in the wilderness; his strength is at once destroyed and the sight of the weapon, given us by the Supreme Leader, burns him up. A man armed with the weapon of fasting is always afire with zeal. He who remains therein, keeps his mind steadfast and ready to meet and repel all violent passions.

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 22: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

          1^st All Souls Saturday

          For the parishioners

Sun. 23: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Sunday of Meat Fare

           + Thomas Schurko from

           Greg & Paula Slemons

Mon. 24: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intentions

Tues. 25: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intentions

Wed. 26: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intentions

Thurs. 27: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intentions

Fri. 28: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Special Intentions

Sat. 1: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

          +Paul Jonda from the

          Nestor & Liptak Families

Sun. 2: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Sunday of Cheese Fare

           The Living & Deceased

           Members of the Altar &

           Rosary Society

Collection Report

Week of 02/16/2025

$                1520.00   Offering

$                1040.00   Maintenance Fund

$                    85.00   Easter Flowers

$                      8.00   Holy Day

$                    59.55   Candles

$               2712.55   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 19

Sunday: 70

On –Line: 5

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

Nina Zavatsky & Joe Markovitch at home. Dolores Schurko & Louise Macabobby at Hampton Wood 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, please notify Fr. Michael or Paula.

ROSARY:

The Altar & Rosary Society will be praying the rosary again NEXT SUNDAY March 2^nd at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The 2025 sanctuary candle schedule sheet is available on the vestibule table. Cost is $10/candle.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

Liturgical request for 2025 are now being taken. Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for specific dates.

ECF CLASSES:

ECF classes have resumed!!! Classes are held on Sunday, after 9:00 am liturgy. Pre-school students will still have class during liturgy.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

VESPERS:

On the First Sunday of The Great lent and Sunday of Orthodoxy, March 9^th @ 4:00 pm our Deanery will have a common prayer of Lenten Vespers at our church. You will have a chance to spend a prayerful night and receive a blessing and enrich your spiritual life. Priests from our Deanery will be available for confessions and a social with refreshments will follow the service. All parishioners are invited and encourage top attend.

LENTEN EDUCATION CLASSES:

Please mark your calendars, as Lent is approaching, Fr. Michael will again have the Lenten Education Programs on Wednesday evening at following Pre-Sanctified Liturgies. We hope all can attend as we learn more about the Byzantine Faith.

SOCIAL CLUB:

ALL parishioners are invited to join our Byzantine Social Club. The next meeting will be held on THIS Wednesday, February 26^th at 6:30 pm in the church. Group B is in charge. Desserts will be served. Dues are $10/person.

THE GREAT FAST 2025:

The Great fast begins NEXT Monday, March 3.

Strict abstinence (fasting) is to observed on Monday, March 3^rd and on Great and Holy Friday, April 18^th. Strict abstinence forbids the use of and consumption of all meats, eggs and dairy products.

Simple abstinence forbids the use of meats, but permits the use of eggs and dairy products. All faithful of the Archeparchy who receive the Eucharist are obliged to observe simple abstinence on all Wednesday and Fridays of Great lent.

Pre-Sanctified Liturgies will be celebrated on Wednesday and Friday evenings of the Great Fast and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week.

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the vestibule for any parishioner who would like their church financial report. Parishioners can also call the rectory or Paula for their report. The report will be available the following week on the front table in the vestibule.

CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of February 23-March 1, 2025, there are no requests for the sanctuary candle.

When he comes in His glory. Chrysos­tom: In his previous parables when he speaks of two persons he is referring to two portions of humanity, the disobedient and the obedient. Here he speaks out more fearfully and with fuller clarity.

He does not say that the coming kingdom is compared to this or that, as he has been speak­ing previously, but now openly shows himself to be the Son of man, who “shall come in his glory.” If he has up to now appeared in a condition of dishonor, now he appears in a different role. He reproaches. He confronts. He sits upon his throne of glory.

And he continually mentions glory. For his cross was drawing near, a thing that seemed to be a matter of reproach. So he lifts his hearers up and brings before their sight the judgment seat, with all the world gathered around him. The Gospel OF Matthew, homily 79.I.

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 15: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

          For the parishioners

Sun. 16: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Sunday of the Prodigal Son

           + Leonard Slemons from

           Mark & Claudine Austalosh

Mon. 17: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intentions

Tues. 18: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intentions

Wed. 19: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intentions

Thurs. 20:11:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intentions

Fri. 21: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Special Intentions

Sat. 22: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

          1^st All Souls Saturday

          For the parishioners

Sun. 16: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Sunday of Meat Fare

           + Thomas Schurko from

           Greg & Paula Slemons

Collection Report

Week of 02/09/2025

$                1072.00   Offering

$                  120.91   Utility Offering

$                    60.00   Maintenance Fund

$                    30.00   Easter Flowers

$                    10.00   Holy Day

$                    45.00   Candles

$                1337.91  TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 26

Sunday: 50

On –Line: 6

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

Nina Zavatsky & Joe Markovitch at home. Dolores Schurko & Louise Macabobby at Hampton Wood 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, please notify Fr. Michael or Paula.

ROSARY:

The Altar & Rosary Society will be praying the rosary again on March 2^nd at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The 2025 sanctuary candle schedule sheet is available on the vestibule table. Cost is $10/candle.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

Liturgical request for 2025 are now being taken. Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for specific dates.

HRAMOTY:

Please note, 1^st All Soul Saturday is on February 22^nd, we would like all Hramoty requests to be in by THIS SUNDAY February 16^th.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

VESPERS:

On the First Sunday of The Great lent and Sunday of Orthodoxy, March 9^th @ 4:00 pm our Deanery will have a common prayer of Lenten Vespers at our church. You will have a chance to spend a prayerful night and receive a blessing and enrich your spiritual life. Priests from our Deanery will be available for confessions and a social with refreshments will follow the service. All parishioners are invited and encourage top attend.

LENTEN EDUCATION CLASSES:

Please mark your calendars, as Lent is approaching, Fr. Michael will again have the Lenten Education Programs on Wednesday evening at following Pre-Sanctified Liturgies. We hope all can attend as we learn more about the Byzantine Faith.

SOCIAL CLUB:

ALL parishioners are invited to join our Byzantine Social Club. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 26^th at 6:30 pm in the church. Group B is in charge. Desserts will be served. Dues are $10/person.

ECF CLASSES:

ECF classes for all students resume THIS Sunday, February 16^th after 9:00 am liturgy. Pre-school students will still have class during liturgy.

ADULT EDUCATION MEETING:

This coming Friday, February 21^st at 6:00 pm, there will be a young adult meeting and movie night with the spiritual movie “Island”. Refreshment will be available. We hope all young adults can attend.

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the vestibule for any parishioner who would like their church financial report. Parishioners can also call the rectory or Paula for their report. The report will be available the following week on the front table in the vestibule.

CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of February 16-22, 2025, there are no requests for the sanctuary candle.

TO RETURN TO THE FATHER’S HOUSE. EPHREM THE SYRIAN:

“Jacob led out his sheep And brought them to his father’s home; A symbol for those with discernment, A parable for those with perception Is to be found in this homecoming:

Let us too return to our Father’s house, My brothers, and do not become captivated with desire For this transient earth -for your true city is in Eden. Blessed indeed is that person Who has seen his dear ones in its midst.” HYMNS ON PARADISE 14,7