Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 14: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             4th All Souls Saturday

             +Sharon Mulichak from

             Barbara Kuty           

Sun. 15: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           4th Sunday of the Great Fast

           The Great Fast John

           Climacus Venerable

           +Margaret Swansiger from

           Byzantine Social Club

Mon. 16: NO LITURGY

Tues. 17: NO LITURGY

Wed. 18: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

            Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

            Lenten Education Classes

 Thurs. 19: NO LITURGY

Fri. 20: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

             Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

Sat. 21: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             Akathistos Saturday

             For the parishioners          

Sun. 22: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            5th Sunday of the Great Fast

            Mary of Egypt Venerable

          +Mary Kathleen Moore

            (Daughter of Mary Tablack

            Baird) from her family

Collection Report

Week of 03/08/2026

$          1548.00   Sunday Offering

$            157.73   Utility Offering

$              60.00   Maintenance Fund

$              15.00   BCW

$              68.00   Candles________

$          1549.73  TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 31

Sunday: 70

On –Line: 1

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

 Nina Zavatsky and Tillie Chachko at home, Dolores Schurko at Hampton Wood and the rest of our parishioners who are ill or 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 SUNDAY April 5^th (Easter)at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

We are accepting liturgical requests for 2026. If a specific date is requested, please call Paula Slemons to assure you receive the date. Liturgies remain $ 20.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RAFFLE:

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

EASTER EGG HUNT:

All children (ages 14 and younger) of the parish are invited to our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday, March 29^th following 9:00 am Liturgy. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule.

PARISHIONER NEWS:

Congratulations to our parishioners, Francine & Adam Schuler on their birth of their son Lucas Christopher on February 19^th.  Lucas is the grandson of Mark & Nancy Stanko. May God bless Lucas Christopher and his wonderful family with health, happiness and many blessed years!

BREAKFAST BRUNCH:

All parishioners are invited to our breakfast brunch on Sunday, April 19^th @ Byzantine Center at the Grove, on Shady Run Road. Doors open at 12:30 and brunch will be served at 1:00 pm. Cost is $22/person, children 12 and under-$7.50. Menu includes Chicken Francese, penne pasta with red sauce, tossed salad, scrambled eggs, sausage links, breakfast potatoes, French toast, and assorted muffins, breakfast pastries & breads. Beverages include assorted juices, coffee, hot tea and ice water. There is a sign-up sheet on the vestibule table. Reservations and money are to be in by April 5^th. Make checks out to the Byzantine Social Club and return in the weekend collection basket.  There will be a 50/50  and basket raffle. We hope you all can come!

FOOD SALE:

We are selling homemade, frozen pirohy (cheese/potato, sweet cabbage and lekvar) for Lent. Cost is $8.00/dozen. There is a sign-up sheet on the front vestibule table and pick up will be the week of your order.

Also, we will be baking kolachi (nut or apricot) and Paska (Easter) bread with and without raisins for Easter. The kolachi is $15 and Paska $10. Pick-up for the kolachi and Paska will be Holy week. Please see the sign-up sheet also located on the front table in the vestibule.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

ALL parishioners are welcomed to join the club. We meet once a month to socialize and plan events for the parish. Attendance is not required for each month. Dues is $10/person.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of March 15-21, 2025 the left and right sanctuary candles are in memory of +Chase Miller from Jeff Walsh.

9:22 If You Can! All Things Are Possible to Him Who Believes

THE INFIRM FAITH OF THE BOY’S FATHER.

CHRYSOSTOM: The Scripture indicates that this man was extremely weak in faith, as is evident at four points: from Christ’s saying that “All things are possible to him that believes;” from the saying of the man himself as he approached, “Help me in my unbelief;” from Christ’s commanding the devil to “enter no more into him.;” and from the man’s saying again to Christ, “If you can.” THE GOSPEL OF ST. MATTHEW, HOMILY 57.3

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 7: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             3^rd All Souls Saturday

             For the parishioners             

Sun. 8: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           3rd Sunday of the Great Fast

           Veneration of the Cross

           +Joseph Kollar from Karen

           & Kathy Kollar

Mon. 9: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Lenten Services

Tues. 10: NO LITURGY

Wed. 11: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

            Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

            Lenten Education Classes

 Thurs. 12: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Lenten Services

Fri. 13: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

             Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

Sat. 14: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             4th All Souls Saturday

             +Sharon Mulichak from

             Barbara Kuty           

Sun. 15: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           4th Sunday of the Great Fast

           The Great Fast John

           Climacus Venerable

           +Margaret Swansiger from

           Byzantine Social Club

Collection Report

Week of 03/01/2026

$          2114.00   Sunday Offering

$            215.00   Easter Flowers

$            270.00   Maintenance Fund

$              70.00   BCW

$              78.00   Candles________

$          2747.00  TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 40

Sunday: 74

On –Line: 2

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

 Nina Zavatsky and Tillie Chachko at home, Dolores Schurko at Hampton Wood and the rest of our parishioners who are ill or 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 SUNDAY April 5^th (Easter)at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

We are accepting liturgical requests for 2026. If a specific date is requested, please call Paula Slemons to assure you receive the date. Liturgies remain $ 20.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RAFFLE:

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

EASTER EGG HUNT:

All children (ages 14 and younger) of the parish are invited to our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday, March 29^th following 9:00 am Liturgy. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule.

NEW BISHOP:

The Vatican announced this week the resignation of the Most Reverend Peter Rusnak as Bishop of the Greek Catholic Eparchy of Bratislava in Slovakia. Most Reverend Milan J. Lach, S.J. is appointed the Bishop of Bratislava.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

ALL parishioners are welcomed to join the club. We meet once a month to socialize and plan events for the parish. Attendance is not required for each month. Dues is $10/person.

END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS:

If any parishioner would like their end of the year contribution statement, please call Paula @ (330)799-5983.

END OF YEAR PARISH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

The end of year financial reports for the parish are available on the vestibule table. Any questions, please ask Fr. Michael.

FOOD SALE:

We are selling homemade, frozen pirohy (cheese/potato, sweet cabbage and lekvar) for Lent. Cost is $8.00/dozen. There is a sign-up sheet on the vestibule table and pick up will be the week of your order.

Also, we will be baking kolachi (nut or apricot) and Paska (Easter) bread with and without raisins for Easter. The kolachi is $15 and Paska $10. Pick-up for the kolachi and Paska will be Holy week. Please see the sign-up sheet also located on the table in the vestibule.

SAVED THE DATE:

April 19^th will be the church’s brunch at Byzantine at the Grove. ALL parishioners are invited to attend. Please watch the bulletin for more information.

LENTEN EDUCATION CLASSES:

Lenten Education classes will be held on Wednesday during Lent after Pre-sanctified liturgies.  Please join us to learn more about our Byzantine faith.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of March 8-14, 2025 the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Joseph Kolar from Karen & Kathy Kollar. There is no request for the right sanctuary candle.

THIRD SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT

“Never leave your house without making the sign of the cross. It will be to you a staff, a weapon, an impregnable fortress. Neither man nor demon will dare to attack you, seeing you covered with such powerful armor. Let this sign teach you that you are a soldier, ready to combat against the demons, and ready to fight for the crown of justice. Are you ignorant of what the cross has done? It has vanquished death, destroyed sin, emptied hell, dethroned Satan, and restored the universe. Would you then doubt its power?”

By St. John Chrysostom

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat.28: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             2^nd All Souls Saturday

             For the parishioners

Sun. 1: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           2nd Sunday of the Great Fast

           Living & Deceased Members

           Of the Altar & Rosary

           Society

Mon. 2: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Lenten Services

Tues. 3: NO LITURGY

Wed. 4: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

            Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

            Lenten Education Classes

 Thurs. 5: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Lenten Services

Fri. 6: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

             Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

Sat. 7: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             3^rd All Souls Saturday

             For the parishioners             

Sun. 8: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           3rd Sunday of the Great Fast

           Veneration of the Cross

           +Joseph Kollar from Karen

           & Kathy Kollar

Collection Report

Week of 02/22/2026

$          1310.00   Sunday Offering

$            160.00   Easter Flowers

$                4.00   Holy Day

$              65.00   Maintenance Fund

$              10.00   BCW

$                5.00   Initial Offering

$              68.00   Candles________

$          1622.00  TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 26

Sunday: 62

On –Line: 2

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

 Nina Zavatsky and Tillie Chachko at home, Dolores Schurko at Hampton Wood and the rest of our parishioners who are ill or 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 SUNDAY April 5^th (Easter)at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

We are accepting liturgical requests for 2026. If a specific date is requested, please call Paula Slemons to assure you receive the date. Liturgies remain $ 20.

THANK YOU:

Thank you to the Byzantine Social Cub for organizing the social after the Lenten Service. The food was delicious. May God bless all for your continued support of our parish!

EASTER EGG HUNT:

All children (ages 14 and younger) of the parish are invited to our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday, March 29^th following 9:00 am Liturgy. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

ALL parishioners are welcomed to join the club. We meet once a month to socialize and plan events for the parish. Attendance is not required for each month. Dues is $10/person.

END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS:

If any parishioner would like their end of the year contribution statement, please call Paula @ (330)799-5983.

END OF YEAR PARISH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

The parish’s end-of-year financial reports are now available on the vestibule table. Please direct any questions to Fr. Michael for further assistance.

LENTEN EDUCATION CLASSES:

Lenten Education classes will be held on Wednesday during Lent after Pre-sanctified liturgies.  Please join us to learn more about our Byzantine faith.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RAFFLE:

The Knights of Columbus are hosting a cash bonanza with $109,000 in prizes to support local charities. Tickets cost $5 each; contact Father Michael to purchase. Your participation makes a difference.

FOOD SALE:

We are selling homemade, frozen pirohy (cheese/potato, sweet cabbage and lekvar) for Lent. Cost is $8.00/dozen. There is a sign-up sheet on the vestibule table and pick up will be the week of your order.

Also, we will be baking kolachi (nut or apricot) and Paska (Easter) bread with and without raisins for Easter. The kolachi is $15 and Paska $10. Pick-up for the kolachi and Paska will be Holy week. Please see the sign-up sheet also located on the table in the vestibule.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of March 1-7, 2025 there are no request for the sanctuary candles.

HEALING THE WHOLE PERSON.

Clement of Alexandria: The physician’s art, accord­ing to Democritus, heals the diseases of the body; wisdom frees the soul from its obsessions. But the good Instructor, Wis­dom, who is the Word of the Father who assumed human flesh, cares for the whole nature of his creature. The all-sufficient Physician of humanity, the Savior, heals both body and soul conjointly. “Stand up,” he commanded the paralytic; “take the bed on which you lie and go home”; and imme­diately the paralytic received strength. The instructor 1.4.

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat.21: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             Commemoration of the

             Miracle of the Great-Martyr

             Theodore

             +Michael & +Helen Volsko

             From children Michael &

             Debbie Volsko

Sun. 22: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           1^st Sunday of the Great Fast

           +Sharon Mulichak from Joe

           &Mary Sinowski

Mon. 23: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Lenten Services

Tues. 24: NO LITURGY

Wed. 25: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

            Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

 Thurs. 26: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Lenten Services

Fri. 27: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

             Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

             Lenten Education Classes

Sat.28: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             2^nd All Souls Saturday

             For the parishioners

Sun. 1: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           2nd Sunday of the Great Fast

           Living & Deceased Members

           Of the Altar & Rosary

           Society

Collection Report

Week of 02/15/2026

$          2012.00   Sunday Offering

$              35.00   Easter Flowers

$              58.00   Candles________

$          2105.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 43

Sunday: 95

On –Line: n/a

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

 Nina Zavatsky and Tillie Chachko at home, Dolores Schurko at Hampton Wood and the rest of our parishioners who are ill or 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 1^stat 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

We are accepting liturgical requests for 2026. If a specific date is requested, please call Paula Slemons to assure you receive the date. Liturgies remain $ 20.

HRATOMY:

2^nd All-Souls Saturday is next week if anyone still would like to request Hramoty, please get your request in.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The Byzantine Social Club will hold their NEXT meeting THIS Wednesday, February 25^th FOLLOWING PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY!

ALL parishioners are welcomed to join the club. We meet once a month to socialize and plan events for the parish. Dues is $10/person. We hope to see you on the 25^th!!

END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS:

If any parishioner would like their end of the year contribution statement, please call Paula @ (330)799-5983.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

On the First Sunday of the Great Lent, THIS SUNDAY, February 22^nd @ 4:00pm, our Deanery will have a common prayer of Lenten Vespers at our church.  You will have a chance to spend a prayerful night, receive a blessing and enrich your spiritual life this Lenten season. Priests from our Deanery will be available for confessions and a social with refreshments will follow the service. ALL parishioners are invited and encouraged to attend.

END OF YEAR PARISH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

The end of year financial reports for the parish are available on the vestibule table. Any questions, please ask Fr. Michael.

LENTEN EDUCATION CLASSES:

Lenten Education classes will be held on Wednesday during Lent after Pre-sanctified liturgies.  Please join us to learn more about our Byzantine faith.

PLEASE NOTE: Classes will be held on Friday, February 27^th only instead of THIS Wednesday, February 25^th due to the social club meeting.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of February 22-28, 2025 there are no request for the sanctuary candles.

Great Things Come Out of Nazareth.

 Cyril of Alexandria: Nathanael readily agrees that he expects great things to appear out of Nazareth. It is, I suppose, perfectly clear that not only did he take Nazareth as a pledge of what he sought but, bringing together knowledge from Moses and the prophets as one fond of learning, he gained a pretty quick understanding. “Come and see,” [Philip] says. Sight will suffice for faith. All you need to do is talk with him, and you will be all the more ready to confess and say without hesitation that he is indeed the expected One. But we must also believe that there was a divine and ineffable grace flowing from the words of our Savior that proved alluring for the souls of his hearers…. For since his word is mighty in power, it is also efficacious to persuade. Commentary on the Gospel of John 2.1.

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat.14: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             All Holy Ascetical Fathers &

             Mothers

             Death of Cyril Apostle to the

             Slavs

             + Anna Marie Bednar from

             Joe Rudinec

Sun. 15: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Sunday of Cheesefare

           Baptism/Chrismation-Mason

           Paul Caggiano

           +Bernadette Litwin from Ken

           Litwin

Mon. 16: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Lenten Services

Tues. 17: NO LITURGY

Wed. 18: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

            Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

            Lenten Education Classes

 Thurs. 19: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Lenten Services

Fri. 20: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

             Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

Sat.21: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             Commemoration of the

             Miracle of the Great-Martyr

             Theodore

             +Michael & +Helen Volsko

             From children Michael &

             Debbie Volsko

Sun. 22: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           1^st Sunday of the Great Fast

           +Sharon Mulichak from Joe

           &Mary Sinowski

Collection Report

Week of 02/08/2026

$          1850.00   Sunday Offering

$            170.00   Holy Day

$              30.00   Initial offering

$            325.00   Maintenance Fund

$            168.98   Utility Offering

$              30.00   Easter Flowers

$              57.00   Candles________

$          2630.98   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 33

Sunday: 70

On –Line: 3

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

 Nina Zavatsky and Tillie Chachko at home, Dolores Schurko at Hampton Wood and the rest of our parishioners who are ill or 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 March 1^stat 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

We are accepting liturgical requests for 2026. If a specific date is requested, please call Paula Slemons to assure you receive the date. Liturgies remain $ 20.

BAPTISM/CHRISMATION:

This Sunday, Mason Paul Caggiano, son of Vincenzo and Megan Caggiano and grandson of Maureen Kredel is receiving his Baptism and Chrismation. May God bless Mason and his family with health, happiness and many blessed years!

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The Byzantine Social Club will hold their NEXT meeting on Wednesday, February 25^th @ 6:00 pm in the church.

ALL parishioners are welcomed to join the club. We meet once a month to socialize and plan events for the parish. Dues is $10/person. We hope to see you on the 25^th!!

END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS:

If any parishioner would like their end of the year contribution statement, see the sign-up sheet on the front table in the vestibule. This will be the last week to sign up, if you need a report after this week, call Paula Slemons.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

On the First Sunday of the Great Lent, February 22^nd @ 4:00pm, our Deanery will have a common prayer of Lenten Vespers at our church.  You will have a chance to spend a prayerful night, receive a blessing and enrich your spiritual life this Lenten season. Priests from our Deanery will be available for confessions and a social with refreshments will follow the service. ALL parishioners are invited and encouraged to attend.

THE GREAT FAST 2026:

The Great fast begins THIS Monday, February 16th.

Strict abstinence (fasting) is to be observed on Monday, February 16th and on Great and Holy Friday, April 3rd. 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 @ Infant Jesus.

LENTEN EDUCATION CLASSES:

Lenten Education classes will be held on Wednesday during Lent after Pre-sanctified liturgies. The first class will begin on THIS WEDNESDAY February 18^th. Please join us to learn more about our Byzantine faith.

PLEASE NOTE: Classes will be held on Friday, February 27^th only instead of Wednesday, February 25^th due to the social club meeting.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of February 15-21, 2025 there are no request for the sanctuary candles.

CHEESEFARE

 “It is necessary for believers to again gain the way of the Lord. Let us abandon the crowds and their excited shouting; let not their words entice and influence us. The way of the Lord is narrow, uphill, demanding, lonely, but it is also salutary, as he himself has promised us. The believer must at last attach himself with love to what is essential to his personal existence, setting aside decisively and irrevocably the secondary and superfluous.”

–  St. Symeon of Thessalonica

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat.7: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

           First All-Souls Saturday

           +Mike Virostek Sr. from

          Mike Virostek Jr. & Phyllis

          Virostek

Sun. 8: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Sunday of Meat-Fare

           Happy 40^th Anniversary

           Tom & Marilyn Blackstone

Mon. 9: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Special Intentions

Tues. 10: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Wed. 11: NO LITURGY

 Thurs. 12: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Fri. 13: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Lenten Service

Sat.14: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             All Holy Ascetical Fathers &

             Mothers

             Death of Cyril Apostle to the

             Slavs

             + Anna Marie Bednar from

             Joe Rudinec

Sun. 15: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Sunday of Cheesefare

           +Bernadette Litwin from Ken

           Litwin

Collection Report

Week of 02/01/2026

$          1935.00   Sunday Offering

$            165.00   Holy Day

$                5.00   Initial offering

$            260.00   Maintenance Fund

$             2000.00    Special Donation-Maintenance

$              44.00   Candles________

$          4409.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 31

Sunday: 67

On –Line: 3

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

 Nina Zavatsky and Tillie Chachko at home, Dolores Schurko at Hampton Wood and the rest of our parishioners who are ill or 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 March 1^stat 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The 2026 Sanctuary candle sign-up sheet is on the vestibule. Cost is still $10/candle. Just deposit your money in the collection basket.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

We are accepting liturgical requests for 2026. If a specific date is requested, please call Paula Slemons to assure you receive the date. Liturgies remain $ 20.

ECF CLASSES:

ECF classes have resumed during & after 9:00 am Sunday liturgies.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The Byzantine Social Club will hold their NEXT meeting on Wednesday, February 25^th @ 6:00 pm in the church.

ALL parishioners are welcomed to join the club. We meet once a month to socialize and plan events for the parish. Dues is $10/person. We hope to see you on the 25^th!!

END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS:

If any parishioner would like their end of the year contribution statement, please see the sign-up sheet on the front table in the vestibule.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

On the First Sunday of the Great Lent, February 22^nd @ 4:00pm, our Deanery will have a common prayer of Lenten Vespers at our church.  You will have a chance to spend a prayerful night, receive a blessing and enrich your spiritual life this Lenten season. Priests from our Deanery will be available for confessions and a social with refreshments will follow the service. ALL parishioners are invited and encouraged to attend.

THANK YOU:

Thank you to Kathleen Shirilla for her generous donation of $2000 to our maintenance fund. May God bless Kathleen for her generosity with health, happiness and many blessed years!

THE GREAT FAST 2026:

The Great fast begins Monday, February 16th.

Strict abstinence (fasting) is to observe on Monday, February 16th and on Great and Holy Friday, April 3rd. 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 @ Infant Jesus.

LENTEN EDUCATION CLASSES:

Lenten Education classes will be held on Wednesday during Lent after Pre-sanctified liturgies. The first class will be begun on February 18^th. Please join us to learn more about our Byzantine faith.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of February 8-14, 2026 there are no request for the sanctuary candles.

All the angels WITH him. Chrysostom: And not in this way only does he make his dis­course awesome but also by showing the heav­ens opened. For all the angels will be present with him. They are there to bear witness to the many ways they had served when sent by the Lord for the salvation of humanity. Everything spoken of that day shows that it is fearful. Then “shall be gathered together,” he says, “all nations,” that is, all humankind. the gospel of Matthew, homily 79.I.

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 31: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             +Leonard J. Slemons from

             Greg & Paula Slemons

Sun. 1: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Sunday of the Prodigal Son

            Living & Deceased Members

            Of Altar & Rosary Society

Mon. 2: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

            Encounter of Our Lord With

            Simeon

            For the parishioners

Tues. 3: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Wed. 4: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

 Thurs. 5: NO LITURGY

Fri. 6: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

             Special Intentions

Sat.7: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

           First All-Souls Saturday

           +Mike Virostek Sr. from

          Mike Virostek Jr. & Phyllis

          Virostek

Sun. 8: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Sunday of Meat-Fare

           Happy 40^th Anniversary

           Tom & Marilyn Blackstone

Collection Report

Week of 01/25/2026

$           1097.00   Sunday Offering

$               65.00   Holy Day

$                 5.00   Initial offering

$               20.00   Maintenance Fund

$               36.00   Candles________

$          1223.00    TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 71

Sunday: NA

On –Line: 12

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

 Nina Zavatsky at home, Tillie Chachko at Shepherd of the Valley, Dolores Schurko at Hampton Wood and the rest of our parishioners who are ill or 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 THIS SUNDAY February 1^st at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The 2026 Sanctuary candle sign-up sheet is on the vestibule. Cost is still $10/candle. Just deposit your money in the collection basket.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

We are accepting liturgical requests for 2026. If a specific date is requested, please call Paula Slemons to assure you receive the date. Liturgies remain $ 20.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The Byzantine Social Club cancelled their meeting last week due to the weather. The NEXT meeting will be held February 25^th @ 6:00 pm in the church.

ALL parishioners are welcomed to join the club. We meet once a month to socialize and plan events for the parish. Dues is $10/person. We hope to see you on the 25^th!!

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARUES:

We are updating our records and if you would like your birthday or anniversary in the bulletin, please call the rectory @ 330-758-6019 or Paula @ 330-799-5983.

END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS:

If any parishioner would like their end of the year contribution statement, please see the sign-up sheet on the front table in the vestibule.

HRAMOTY:

1^st All-Soul Saturday is NEXT SATURDAY February 7^th, please submit your Hramoty requests as soon as possible.

ANGEL TREE:

A special service will be held THIS Saturday (Jan. 30th) & Sunday (Jan. 31^st) after liturgies for all departed souls who were named on the Angel tree this Christmas.

ECF CLASSES:

Our ECF classes will resume for all school-age children THIS Sunday, February 1^st after 9:00 am liturgy.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

On the First Sunday of the Great Lent, February 22^nd @ 4:00pm, our Deanery will have a common prayer of Lenten Vespers at our church.  You will have a chance to spend a prayerful night, receive a blessing and enrich your spiritual life this Lenten season. Priests from our Deanery will be available for confessions and a social with refreshments will follow the service. ALL parishioners are invited and encouraged to attend.

FUNDRAISER:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church & their parish family in Campbell are holding a fundraiser on Sunday, February 15^th from 12:00-3:00 pm for their 3-year-old parishioner Carmela Circelli & her family. Carmela underwent surgery to repair a hole in her heart and this fundraiser is to help defray medical expenses. Chicken parm. dinner is $15 or pasta /meatballs-$10-eat in or carry out. For dinner tickets please call Annette @ 330-540-4334 or at entry.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of February 1-7, 2025 there are no request for the sanctuary candles.

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

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 24: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

              Margaret Swansiger from

            Paul & Mary Kasper

Sun. 25: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Sunday of the Publican &

            Pharisee

            NO LITURGY

ONLINE ONLY

Mon. 26: NO LITURGY

Tues. 27: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Wed. 28: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Thurs. 29: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Fri. 30: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

             Three Holy Hierarchs

             For the parishioners

Sat. 31: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             +Leonard J. Slemons from

             Greg & Paula Slemons

Sun. 1: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Sunday of the Prodigal Son

            Living & Deceased Members

            Of Altar & Rosary Society

Collection Report

Week of 01/18/2026

$           1286.00   Sunday Offering

$               20.00   Holy Day

$               57.00   Candles________

$          1363.00    TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 35

Sunday: 58

On –Line: 1

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

 Nina Zavatsky at home, Tillie Chachko at Shepherd of the Valley, Dolores Schurko at Hampton Wood and the rest of our parishioners who are ill or 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 NEXT SUNDAY February 1^st at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The 2026 Sanctuary candle sign-up sheet is on the vestibule. Cost is still $10/candle. Just deposit your money in the collection basket.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

We are accepting liturgical requests for 2026. If a specific date is requested, please call Paula Slemons to assure you receive the date. Liturgies remain $ 20.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The Byzantine Social Club will hold its first meeting of 2026 THIS Wednesday, January 28^th @ 6:00 pm in the church.

ALL parishioners are welcomed to join the club. We meet once a month to socialize and plan events for the parish. Dues is $10/person. We hope to see you on the 28^th!!

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARUES:

We are updating our records and if you would like your birthday or anniversary in the bulletin, please call the rectory @ 330-758-6019 or Paula @ 330-799-5983.

END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS:

If any parishioner would like their end of the year contribution statement, please see the sign-up sheet on the front table in the vestibule.

HRAMOTY:

1^st All-Soul Saturday is February 7^th, please submit your Hramoty requests as soon as possible.

ANGEL TREE:

A special service will be held next Saturday (Jan. 30th) & Sunday (Jan. 31^st) after liturgies for all departed souls who were named on the Angel tree this Christmas.

ECF CLASSES:

Our ECF classes will resume for all school-age children on Sunday, February 1^st after 9:00 am liturgy.

FUNDRAISER:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church & their parish family in Campbell are holding a fundraiser on Sunday, February 15^th from 12:00-3:00 pm for their 3 year old parishioner Carmela Circelli & her family. Carmela underwent surgery to repair a hole in her heart and this fundraiser is to help defray medical expenses. Chicken parm. dinner is $15 or pasta /meatballs-$10-eat in or carry out. For dinner tickets please call Annette @ 330-540-4334 or at entry.

Night of races on Jan 31, 2026. Admission is $20 per person and includes food. Cost of raffle ticket is $2 and there also will be basket raffle and 50/50.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of January 25-31, 2025 there are no request for the sanctuary candles.

THE PUBLICAN AND THE PHARISEE

Spreading Arms to Heaven

To describe it with the boldest expression, prayer is a conversation with God. Even if we speak with a low voice, even if we whisper without opening the lips, even if we call to him only from the depths of the heart, our unspoken word always reaches God and God always hears. Sometimes, however, besides speaking, we lift our head and raise our arms to heaven. In this way we are underlining the desire that the spirit has for the spiritual world. We are striving with the word to raise the body above the earth. We are giving wings to the soul for it to reach the good things on high. By St. Clement of Alexandria Miscellaneous Studies, 7, 7, 39ff.

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       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 17: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

              +Anna Marie Bednar from

               Joe Rudinec

Sun. 18: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             32^nd Sunday after Pentecost

             Sunday of Zacchaeus

            +Sharon Mulichak from

            Paul & Mary Kasper

Mon. 19: NO LITURGY

Tues. 20: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Wed. 21: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Thurs. 22: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Fri. 23: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Sat. 25: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

              For the parishioners

Sun. 26: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Sunday of the Publican &

            Pharisee

            Margaret Swansiger from

            Paul & Mary Kasper

Collection Report

Week of 01/11/2026

$           1641.00   Sunday Offering

$             545.00   Holy Day

$               56.21   Utility Offerings

$               44.00   Candles

$             300.00   Christmas

$             125.00   Maintenance Fund

$               41.00   Initial Offering

$           2752.21  TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 51

Sunday: 68

On –Line: 5

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

 Nina Zavatsky at home, Tillie Chachko at Shepherd of the Valley, Dolores Schurko at Hampton Wood and the rest of our parishioners who are ill or 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 SUNDAY February 1^st at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The 2026 Sanctuary candle sign-up sheet is on the vestibule. Cost is still $10/candle. Just deposit your money in the collection basket.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

We are accepting liturgical requests for 2026. If a specific date is requested, please call Paula Slemons to assure you receive the date. Liturgies remain $ 20.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The Byzantine Social Club will hold its first meeting of 2026 on Wednesday, January 28^th @ 6:00 pm in the church.

ALL parishioners are welcomed to join the club. We meet once a month to socialize and plan events for the parish. Dues is $10/person. We hope to see you on the 28^th!!

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARUES:

We are updating our records and if you would like your birthday or anniversary in the bulletin, please call the rectory @ 330-758-6019 or Paula @ 330-799-5983.

END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS:

If any parishioner would like their end of the year contribution statement, please see the sign-up sheet on the front table in the vestibule. Your statement will be available to following week.

ECF CLASSES:

ECF classes for all students resume Sunday, February 2nd after 9:00 am liturgy. Pre-school students will still have class during liturgy.

THANK YOU:

Thank you to all who stayed last Sunday and helped take down the Christmas decorations. Your continued support and time to our parish is truly appreciated. May God bless all of you!!!

TEEN EVENT:

The office of Youth & Young Adults invites all 7^th grade through high school students to “Called to Love and to Dance-an evening of faith, fun and dancing while exploring the basics of Theology of the Body in an engaging, age-appropriate way for teens. The event will be held @ St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Church, 506 Saline Street in Pittsburgh from 5:00pm-7:30pm. Registration is $10 and includes pizza and activities. Register by February 3^rd @ www.archpitt.org

FUNDRAISER:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church & their parish family in Campbell are holding a fundraiser on Sunday, February 15^th from 12:00-3:00 pm for their 3-year-old parishioner Carmela Circelli & her family. Carmela underwent surgery to repair a hole in her heart, and this fundraiser is to help defray medical expenses. Chicken parm. dinner is $15 or pasta /meatballs-$10-eat in or carry out. For dinner tickets please call Annette @ 330-540-4334 or at entry.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of January 18-24, 2025 the left and right sanctuary candles are for the recovery and health & well-being of Jeff Hoxworth. Both candles are from his parents Ron & Joanne Hoxworth.

19:2-4 Zacchaeus Seeks Jesus

The sinfulness of Zacchaeus. Cyril of Alexandria: Zacchaeus was leader of the tax collectors, a man entirely abandoned to greed, whose only goal was the increase of his gains. This was the practice of the tax collectors, although Paul calls it idolatry, possibly as being suitable only for those who have no knowledge of God. Since they shamelessly, openly professed this vice, the Lord very justly joined them with the prostitutes, saying to the leaders of the Jews, “The prostitutes and the tax collectors go before you into the kingdom of God.” Zacchaeus did not continue to be among them, but he was counted worthy of mercy at Christ’s hands. He calls near those who are far away and gives light to those who are in darkness. commentary on Luke, homily 127.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 10: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

            Saturday after Theophany

            +Alan Mock from Greg &

            Paula Slemons

Sun. 11: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Sunday after Theophany

            +Bernadette Litwin from

            Ken Litwin

Mon. 12: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Tues. 13: NO LITURGY

Wed. 14: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Thurs. 15: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Fri. 16: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Sat. 17: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

              +Anna Marie Bednar from

               Joe Rudinec

Sun. 81: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             32^nd Sunday after Pentecost

             Sunday of Zacchaeus

            +Sharon Mulichak from

            Paul & Mary Kasper

Collection Report

Week of 01/03/2026

$           1960.00   Sunday Offering

$             390.00   Holy Day

$               48.62   Utility Offerings

$               49.00   Candles

$             575.00   Christmas

$             465.00   Maintenance Fund

$               50.00   Catholic Charities

$               88.00   Initial Offering

$           3625.62   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 45

Sunday: 65

On –Line: 3

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

 Nina Zavatsky at home, Tillie Chachko at Shepherd of the Valley, Dolores Schurko at Hampton Wood and the rest of our parishioners who are ill or 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 SUNDAY February 1^st at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The 2026 Sanctuary candle sign-up sheet is on the vestibule. Cost is still $10/candle. Just deposit your money in the collection basket.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

We are accepting liturgical requests for 2026. If a specific date is requested, please call Paula Slemons to assure you receive the date. Liturgies remain $ 20.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The Byzantine Social Club will hold its first meeting of 2026 on Wednesday, January 28^th @ 6:00 pm in the church.

ALL parishioners are welcomed to join the club. We meet once a month to socialize and plan events for the parish. Dues is $10/person. We hope to see you on the 28^th!!

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARUES:

We are updating our records and if you would like your birthday or anniversary in the bulletin, please call the rectory @ 330-758-6019 or Paula @ 330-799-5983.

END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS:

If any parishioner would like their end of the year contribution statement, please see the sign-up sheet on the front table in the vestibule. Your statement will be available to following week.

HOLY WATER:

Holy water will be available in the vestibule throughout the year. Please bring your containers.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS:

Just a reminder, we will be taking down our Christmas decorations, THIS SUNDAY, January 11^th, following 9:00 am liturgy. All help will be appreciated

RETREAT:

The Fifth Annual Men’s Retreat will be held on January 30-Febraury 1^st at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Parma. The Thirteenth Annual Women’s Retreat will be held on February 20-22nd at the Maria Stein Retreat Center in Marie Stein, Ohio. For more information, please see the cards on the vestibule table.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of January 11-17, 2025 the left sanctuary candle is for the health & well-being of Robert Democko from his family. There is no request for the right sanctuary candle.

Matthew 4:12 – Jesus Withdraws to Galilee

Do not look for temptations. Chrysostom: Why did he withdraw? He was serving as a pattern for us in instructing us not to seek out temptation but to withdraw ourselves from its sphere of influence. It is not a matter of reproach that one does not intentionally put oneself in danger. Yet one must stand nobly when one inadvertently falls into danger. So, to teach us this and to soothe the ire of the Jewish leaders, he withdrew to Capernaum, and in doing so he fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah. the gospel of matthew, homily 14:1