Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.2:  6:00pm ON LINE ONLY

               Streaming from St Nicholas

               + John R. Kuzma from Ken & Annette Stanislaw              

             

Sun 3:  10:00 am ON LINE ONLY

             Streaming from Infant Jesus

             Sunday of the Paralytic Man

                For the Living & Deceased Members of the Altar Rosary Society of Infant Jesus   

 

Mon. 4:  NO LITURGY

              

Tues. 5:  10:00 am ON LINE ONLY

              Health & well-being of Sister Bernarda on her birthday from Karen & Kathy Kollar

           

 

Wed. 6: NO LITURGY

           

 

Thurs 7:  NO LITURGY

             

 

Fri. May 8: NO LITURGY

             

 

Sat.9:  6:00pm ON LINE ONLY

                Streaming from St Nicholas

               + Margaret Iannazone from Sacred Heart society of St Nicholas           

             

 

Sun 10:  10:00 am ON LINE ONLY

              Streaming from Infant Jesus

              Sunday of the Samaritan Woman

              HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

                + Sophie Cimino from Ken & Bernie Litwin

               

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Happy Anniversary to: Shari & Rick Gregg May 2^nd, Ralph & Candace Rivera May 11^th, Erin & Bill Lewis May 22^nd, Paula & Greg Slemons May 23^rd, Kyle & Rachel Sheehan May 30^th.

 

Happy Birthday to: Mary Ann Basista May 1^st, Elena Slemons May 3^rd , Rachel Valko May 6^th, Rachel Stanko May 8^th, Mark Stanko May 11^th, Elizabeth Murphy May 10, Paul Kasper May 17^th.

 

Thank you to all who continue to send their envelopes!!!

 

Collection Report

Week of 4/26/2020

Offertory                                   $1080.00   

Holy day                                       $15.00

Maintenance Fund                      $30.00

Easter                                            $25.00

50^th Anniversary                        $250.00

BWC refund                              $930.00    

TOTAL:                                   $2330.00

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: NA

Sunday: NA

 

 

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

Announcements and information

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

Ken & Bernie Litwin, Richard Kuty, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty, all at home, William Ripple at Heritage Manor-Youngstown, Mary Rotunno at Assumption, Louise Macabobby at Hampton Woods, Helen Brill at Maplecrest and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthier years.

 

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list, or receive get-well wishes, call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-272-1857.

 

 

LITURGIES:

Saturday Liturgies will now be Lived Streamed from St. Nicholas and Sunday Liturgies will be Lived Streamed from Infant Jesus

 

PARISHIONER NEWS:

Our parishioner John Tablack passed away this past week and his funeral was Saturday May 2, 2020. Our sympathy and prayers to John’s family and friends. Blessed repose to his servant John.

 

50^TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE: We are continuing to look for businesses, organizations, and parish families to provide sponsorship’s in our Commemorative Anniversary Book.  IT IS STILL SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 28^th. There will also be a section in memory of our beloved deceased parishioners. Order forms were sent to all parishioners’ homes.   If you have more than one sponsor, or have any questions please contact the rectory or call Mary Sinowski at (330)540-4519 .

 

 

 

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

 

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The left Sanctuary candle is in memory of +Michael Murko and the Right Sanctuary candle is for the health & well-being of Jeff Hoxworth both from Ron & JoAnne Hoxworth

 

 

 

CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN

CHRISTOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE

 

       Liturgical Schedule

Sat.25:  6:00 pm ON LINE ONLY

Streaming from St Nicholas

                  Health & well-being of Helen Marie Vaclav on her 85^th Birthday from Donna Jean & David Ciuffreda

              

             

Sun 26:  10:00 am ON LINE ONLY

 Streaming from Infant Jesus

                  + Janice Salcedo from Richard & Barbara Kuty

 

 

Mon. 27:  NO LITURGY

              

Tues. 28:  NO LITURGY

           

 

Wed. 29: NO LITURGY

           

 

Thurs 30:  NO LITURGY

             

 

Fri. May 1: 10: 00 am-ON LINE ONLY

                For the Living & Deceased Members of the Sacred Heart Society of St Nicholas

             

 

Sat.2:  6:00 pm ON LINE ONLY

Streaming from St Nicholas

               + John R. Kuzma from Ken & Annette Stanislaw              

             

Sun 3:  10:00 am ON LINE ONLY

 Streaming from Infant Jesus

                For the Living & Deceased Members of the Altar Rosary Society of Infant Jesus   

  

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Happy Anniversary to:  Msgr. Alexis Mihalik April 23^rdordained 1964.

 

Happy Birthday to: Britney & Bobby Jonda April 5^th, Gregory Hymes April 9^th, McKenna Grace Lewis April 16^st, Diana Terleck April 25^th, Monica (Macala) Ohlin April 28^th

 

Thank you to all who continue to send their envelopes!!!

 

Collection Report

Week of 4/19/2020

There is no collection report for the week of April 19, 2020 due to the Stay at Home Order/Coronavirus

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: NA

Sunday: NA

 

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

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

Ken & Bernie Litwin, Richard Kuty, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty, all at home, William Ripple at Heritage Manor-Youngstown, Mary Rotunno at Assumption, Louise Macabobby at Hampton Woods, Helen Brill at Maplecrest and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes. May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthier years.

ATTENTION:
If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list, or receive get-well wishes, call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-272-1857.
LITURGIES:
Saturday Liturgies will now be Lived Streamed from St. Nicholas and Sunday Liturgies will be Lived Streamed from Infant Jesus

50^TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE: We are continuing to look for businesses, organizations, and parish families to provide sponsorships in our Commemorative Anniversary Book.  IT IS STILLL SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 28^th. There will also be a section in memory of our beloved deceased parishioners. Order forms were sent to all parishioners’ homes.   If you have more than one sponsor, or have any questions please contact the rectory or call Mary Sinowski at (330)540-4519 .

 

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

 

 SANCTUARY CANDLES:The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The left Sanctuary candle is in memory of +Michael Murko from Bob & Millie Jonda and the Right Sanctuary candle is also in memory of +Michael Murko from Greg & Paula Slemons

 

 

 CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN

CHRISTOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE

 

   Liturgical Schedule

Sat.18:  6:00pm ON LINE ONLY

               Streaming from St Nicholas

               Bright Saturday

                   + George Bulazo III from Dr. Andrew Bulazo

             

Sun 19:  10:00am ON LINE ONLY

             Streaming from Infant Jesus

                Thomas Sunday

                   + Dorothy Wagner from Martha Kasper

 

Mon. 20: 10:00 am-ON LINE ONLY-From Infant Jesus

                 Special intentions of Myron Terlecky

              

Tues. 21:  NO LITURGY

           

 Wed. 22: NO LITURGY

           

 Thurs 23:  NO LITURGY

             

 Fri. 24: NO LITURGY

             

 Sat.25:  6:00pm ON LINE ONLY

                  Streaming from St Nicholas

                  Health & well-being of Helen Marie Vaclav on her 85^th Birthday from Donna Jean & David Ciuffreda

              

  Sun 26:  10:00 am ON LINE ONLY

              Streaming  from Infant Jesus

                  + Janice Salcedo from Richard & Barbara Kuty

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Happy Anniversary to:  Msgr. Alexis Mihalik April 23^rdordained 1964.

 

Happy Birthday to: Britney & Bobby Jonda April 5^th, Gregory Hymes April 9^th, McKenna Grace Lewis April 16^st, Diana Terleck April 25^th, Monica (Macala) Ohlin April 28^th

 

Thank you to all who sent their envelopes!!!

 

Collection Report

Week of 4/12/2020

Offertory-                            1577.00

Holy Days                             253.00

Palm Sunday                        225.00

Resurrection Matins            310.00

Holy Thursday                     168.00

Great Friday                         230.00

Candles                                   55.00

Maintenance Fund               205.00

BCW                                       15.00 

Easter                                  3786.00                             

Total                                $ 6824.00

 

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: NA

Sunday: NA

 

 

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

Announcements and information

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS:Ken & Bernie Litwin, Richard Kuty, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty, William Ripple all at home, Mary Rotunno at Assumption, Louise Macabobby at Hampton Woods, Helen Brill at Maplecrest and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthier years.

 

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list, or receive get-well wishes, call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-272-1857.

THANK YOU:

Thank you to all who attended our open air Liturgy on Easter. We also want to thank you for your generosity in your Easter offerings. May god bless all of you!!!!

50^TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE: We are continuing to look for businesses, organizations, and parish families to provide sponsorships in our Commemorative Anniversary Book.  IT IS STILLL SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 28^th. There will also be a section in memory of our beloved deceased parishioners. Order forms were sent to all parishioners’ homes.   If you have more than one sponsor, or have any questions please contact the rectory or call Mary Sinowski at (330)540-4519 .

 

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

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY:

We would like to wish a Happy 56^th Anniversary to Msgr. Alexis Mihalik. He was ordained in 1964 to the priesthood.  May God continue to grant you many blessed years.

LITURGIES:

Saturday Liturgies will now be aired from St. Nicholas and Sunday Liturgies be aired from Infant Jesus.

 

 SANCTUARY CANDLES:The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The left Sanctuary candle is in memory of +Coralie Terleck from Diana Terleck. There is no intention for the right Sanctuary candle.

 

 

 

 

         Liturgical Schedule

Sat.11:  8:00pm ON LINE ONLY

               Holy Saturday

               Resurrection Matins

             

Sun 12:  10:00am Open Air Liturgy on Parking Lot

               Resurrection of Our Lord-Pascha

                For the Parishioners

             Blessing of Easter Baskets

            

Mon. 13: 6:00 pm-ON LINE ONLY

               Bright Monday

                 + Milan Krivan from Paul & Mary Kasper

 

Tues. 14: 6:00 pm ON LINE ONLY

               Bright Tuesday

                + Theresa Blasko from Edward Halus     

 

Wed. 15: 10:00am ON LINE ONLY

              Bright Wednesday

                + Fr Robert Halus from Edward Halus

           

Thurs 16: 10:00 am ON-LINE ONLY

              Bright Thursday

                 + Mike Vasilchek from son Michael Vasilchek

 

Fri. 17: 10:00 am ON LINE ONLY

               Bright Friday

                 +Mary Halus from Edward Halus

             

Sat.18:  6:00pm ON LINE ONLY

               Bright Saturday

                   + George Bulazo III from Dr. Andrew Bulazo

             

Sun 19:  10:00am ON LINE ONLY

                Thomas Sunday

                   + Dorothy Wagner from Martha Kasper

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Happy Anniversary to:  Msgr. Alexis Mihalik April 23^rdordained 1964.

 

Happy Birthday to: Britney & Bobby Jonda April 5^th, Gregory Hymes April 9^th, McKenna Grace Lewis April 16^st, Diana Terleck April 25^th, Monica (Macala) Ohlin April 28^th

 

Thank you to all who sent their envelopes!!!

 

Collection Report

Week of 4/5/2020

Offertory-                            $746.00

Annunciation-                         50.00

Palm Sunday                       1325.00

Resurrection Matins               50.00

Utility Offering                       33.57

Holy Candles (Easter Vigil)    15.00

Maintenance Fund                105.00

50^th Anniversary                 1220.00

BCW                                       15.00 

Holiday Flowers                     20.00

Easter                                   675.00                              

Total                                $ 4254.57

 

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: NA

Sunday: NA

 

 

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

Announcements and information

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

Ken & Bernie Litwin, Richard Kuty, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty, William Ripple all at home, Mary Rotunno at Assumption, Louise Macabobby at Hampton Woods, Helen Brill at Maplecrest and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthier years.

 

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list, or receive get-well wishes, call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-272-1857.

 

 

EASTER GREETINGS:

Father Michael, Maryna, Andriy and Emma wish all a very blessed Easter and all of God’s blessings, we miss you all!

EASTER SUNDAY: 10:00 am.

All are invited to attend an open air Liturgy. We will remain in our cars and Father Michael will have the Liturgy for all to hear. After Liturgy, all will remain in their cars, and Easter Baskets will be individually blessed.  

50^TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE: We are looking for businesses, organizations, and parish families to provide sponsorships in our Commemorative Anniversary Book. There will also be a section in memory of our beloved deceased parishioners.  Order forms are available inside this week’s bulletin.  If you have more than one sponsor, contact the rectory or call Mary Sinowski at (330)540-4519 .

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

SANCTUARY CANDLES:The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. There are no intentions for the Sanctuary candle for this week.

 

 

 CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN

CHRISTOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE

Liturgical Schedule

Sat. 4:  6:00pm ON LINE ONLY

              Saturday of Lazarus

             Health & well-being of Ken & Annette Stanislaw on their 50^th Anniversary

 

Sun 5:  10:00am ON LINE ONLY

              Palm Sunday

            Altar Rosary Society of Infant Jesus

             11:00 am Drive up Distributions of Palms 

                   HOLY WEEK

 

Mon. 6: 10:00 am-ON LINE ONLY

            Lenten Hours

 

Tues. 7: 10:00 am ON LINE ONLY

            Lenten Hours            

 

Wed. April 8: 6:00pm ON LINE ONLY

            Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

           

Thurs 9: 6:00 pm ON-LINE ONLY

               Holy Thursday

               + Mary Hayer from Mary Beth Hayer & Janice & David Hartzell

 

Fri. 10: 6:00pm ON LINE ONLY

               Good Friday – Vespers with deposition of Holy Shroud 

             

Sat.11:  9:00pm ON LINE ONLY

               Holy Saturday

               Resurrection Matins

             

Sun 12:  10:00am ON LINE & OPEN AIR LITURGY

               Resurrection of Our Lord-Pascha

                For the Parishioners

                Blessing of Easter Baskets

 

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Happy Anniversary to:  Msgr. Alexis Mihalik April 23^rdordained 1964.

 

Happy Birthday to: Britney & Bobby Jonda April 5^th, Gregory Hymes April 9^th, Cindy Ellis and McKenna Grace Lewis April 16^st, Diana Terleck April 25^th, Monica (Macala) Ohlin April 28^th

 

Thank you to all who sent their envelopes!!!

 

Collection Report

Week of 3/29/2020

Offertory-                            $765.00

Annunciation-                         50.00

Palm Sunday                           20.00

Resurrection Matins               10.00

Great Thursday                      10.00

Holy Candles (Easter Vigil)    95.00

Maintenance Fund                125.00

Memory of +Sophie Cimino  470.00                                  

Total                                   $ 1545.00

 

 

 

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: NA

Sunday: NA

 

 

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

Announcements and information

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

Ken & Bernie Litwin, Richard Kuty, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home, Mary Rotunno at Assumption, Louise Macabobby at Hampton Woods, Helen Brill at Maplecrest and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthier years.

 

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list, or receive get-well wishes, call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-272-1857.

 

PASKA (EASTER BREAD):

Due to the state regulations, our Easter bread (Paska) sale is cancelled

 

CONFESSION SCHEDULE:

Father Michael will be having confessions on Tuesdays (April 7^th) and ( April 9^th) from 3:00 pm -5:00pm at Infant Jesus of Prague. Confessionals will be with a screen for protection. All are welcomed and if you want to make an appointment please call Father Michael at the rectory @ (758-6019)

PALM SUNDAY: REMINDER: Due to the continued cancellation of liturgies Palm Sunday will be available to view on our Facebook. This year it will be at 10:00 am. Following @ 11:00 am Blessed Palms and Pussy Willows will be distributed through a drive-up method. All are encouraged to come and obtained their blessed psalms and pussy willows.

HOLY WEEK: Holy week services will be also available on-line this year. Any questions please call the rectory. The following is the schedule for Holy week:

HOLY MONDAY: 10:00 am-Lenten Hours

HOLY TUESDAY: 10:00 am Lenten Hours

HOLY WEDNESDAY: 6:00 pm Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

HOLY THURSDAY: 6:00 pm

GOOD FRIDAY: 6:00pm. Following Liturgy, the church will be open until Saturday 7:00 pm for all to come at individually scheduled times to pray and venerate the Holy Shroud. Please call the rectory or message Father Michael on Facebook to schedule your time.

HOLY SATURDAY: 9:00 pm Resurrection Matins

EASTER SUNDAY: 10:00 am. ON LINE and OPEN AIR LITURGY

   BLESSING OF EASTER BASKETS

All are invited to attend an open air Liturgy. We will remain in our cars and Father Michael will have the Liturgy for all to hear. After Liturgy, all will remain in their cars, and Easter Baskets will be individually blessed.  

50^TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE: We are looking for businesses, organizations, and parish families to provide sponsorships in our Commemorative Anniversary Book. There will also be a section in memory of our beloved deceased parishioners.  Order forms are available inside this week’s bulletin.  If you have more than one sponsor, contact the rectory or call Mary Sinowski at (330)540-4519 .

SANCTUARY CANDLES:The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The left Sanctuary candle is for the health & prosperity of Janice & David Hartzell from Mary Beth Hayer and the Right is in memory of +Mary Hayer from Mary Beth Hayer , Janice & David Hartzell

 

Liturgical Schedule

Sat. 28:  6:00pm ON LINE ONLY

             Akathistos

 

Sun 29:  9:00am ON LINE ONLY

5th Sunday of the Great Fast

St. Mary of Egypt

            +Ann Vasilchek from Mike Vasilchek

 

 

Mon. 30: 10:00 am-ON LINE ONLY

            Lenten Hours

 

Tues. 31: 10:00 am ON LINE ONLY

            Lenten Hours            

 

Wed. April 1: 6:00pm ON LINE ONLY

            Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

           

Thurs 2: No Liturgy

              

Fri. 3: 6:00pm ON LINE ONLY

             Pre-sanctified Liturgy

For the Living & Deceased of the Sacred Heart Society

 

Sat. 4:  6:00pm ON LINE ONLY

              Saturday of Lazarus

             Health & well-being of Ken & Annette Stanislaw on their 50^th Anniversary

 

Sun 5:  10:00am ON LINE ONLY

              Palm Sunday

            Altar Rosary Society of Infant Jesus

Happy Anniversary to: Trudy & Gary Carlisle March 3^rd, Ed & Michele Straub March 16^th.

 

Happy Birthday to: Rick Gregg March 3rd, Robert Gorup March 9^th, Morgan Elizabeth Lewis March 14th, Dr. Steve Salcedo March 16^th, William Ripple March 18, Mark Jonda March 19th, Mary Rotunno March 20^th, Mary Beth Hayer March 21st, Sandy O’Neil March 29^th.

 

 Collection Report

Week of 3/22/2020

DUE TO CANCELLATION OF LITURGIES THERE IS NO COLLECTION REPORT

 

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: NA

Sunday: NA

 

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

Announcements and information

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

Ken & Bernie Litwin, Richard Kuty, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home, Mary Rotunno at Assumption, Louise Macabobby at Hampton Woods, Helen Brill at Maplecrest and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthier years.

 

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list, or receive get-well wishes, call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-272-1857.

 

PASKA (EASTER BREAD):

Due to the state regulations, our Easter bread (Paska) sale is cancelled

 

CONFESSION SCHEDULE:

Father Michael will be having confessions on Tuesdays ( March 31^st & April 7^th) and Thursday s ( March April 2^nd & April 9^th) from 3:00 pm -5:00pm at Infant Jesus of Prague. Confessionals will be with a screen for protection. All are welcomed and if you want to make an appointment please call Father Michael at the rectory @ (758-6019)

PALM SUNDAY: Due to the continued cancellation of liturgies Palm Sunday will be available to view on our Facebook. This year it will be at 10:00 am. Following @ 11:00 am Blessed Psalms and Pussy Willows will be distributed through a drive-up method. All are encouraged to come and obtained their blessed psalms and pussy willows.

HOLY WEEK: Holy week services will be also available on-line this year. Any questions please call the rectory. The following is the schedule for Holy week:

HOLY MONDAY: 10:00 am-Lenten Hours

HOLY TUESDAY: 10:00 am Lenten Hours

HOLY WEDNESDAY: 6:00 pm Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

HOLY THURSDAY: 6:00 pm – Liturgy of Basil the Great with Vespers

GOOD FRIDAY: 6:00pm. Following Liturgy, the church will be open until Saturday 7:00 pm for all to come at individually scheduled times to pray and venerate the Holy Shroud. Please call the rectory or message Father Michael on Facebook to schedule your time.

HOLY SATURDAY: Resurrectional Mattins  – 8PM 

EASTER SUNDAY: 10:00 am.

All are invited to attend an open air Liturgy. We will remain in our cars and Father Michael will have the Liturgy for all to hear. After Liturgy, all will remain in their cars, and Easter Baskets will be individually blessed.  

THANK YOU: Thank you to all parishioners who have continued to send their weekly envelopes to the church during this difficult time.

50^TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE: We are looking for businesses, organizations, and parish families to provide sponsorships in our Commemorative Anniversary Book. There will also be a section in memory of our beloved deceased parishioners.  Order forms are available inside this week’s bulletin.  If you have more than one sponsor, contact the rectory or call Mary Sinowski at (330)540-4519 .

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

 Liturgical Schedule

Sat. 21:  6:00pm ON LINE ONLY

4th All Souls Saturday & Panahaida

            For the Parishioners

 

Sun 22:  9:00am ON LINE ONLY

4th Sunday of the Great Fast

St. John Climacus

            +John Ragan from Mark & Nancy Stanko

 

 

Mon. 23: 9:00 am-ON LINE ONLY

            Lenten Hours

 

Tues. 24: 9:00 am ON LINE ONLY

            Lenten Hours            

 

Wed. 25: 6:00pm ON LINE ONLY

            Annunciation of the Theotokos

               + Milan Krivan from Byzantine Social Club

           

Thurs 26: No Liturgy

               

Fri. 27: 6:00pm ON LINE ONLY

             Pre-sanctified Liturgy

 

Sat. 28:  6:00pm ON LINE ONLY

             Akathistos

 

Sun 29:  9:00am ON LINE ONLY

5th Sunday of the Great Fast

St. Mary of Egypt

            +Ann Vasilchek from Mike Vasilchek

Happy Anniversary to: Trudy & Gary Carlisle March 3^rd, Ed & Michele Straub March 16^th.

 

Happy Birthday to: Rick Gregg March 3rd, Robert Gorup March 9^th, Morgan Elizabeth Lewis March 14th, Dr. Steve Salcedo March 16^th, William Ripple March 18, Mark Jonda March 19th, Mary Rotunno March 20^th, Mary Beth Hayer March 21st, Sandy O’Neil March 29^th.

 

 Collection Report

Week of 3/15/2020

$          1,001.00              Offertory

$             126.00              Candles

$               25.00              Maintenance Fund

$           1152.00              TOTAL

 

 

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday:30

Sunday:35

 

 

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

Announcements and information

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

Ken & Bernie Litwin, Richard Kuty, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home, Mary Rotunno at Assumption, Louise Macabobby at Hampton Woods, Helen Brill at Maplecrest and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthier years.

 

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list, or receive get-well wishes, call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-272-1857.

 

 PASKA (EASTER BREAD):

Due to the state regulations, our Easter bread (Paska) sale is cancelled

 

 EASTER CANDY:

We also regret that the GCU Lodge 442 candy day is cancelled

 

 

UPDATE-BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB COMMUNION BRUNCH:   The Communion Brunch has been cancelled until further notice.

50^TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE: We are looking for businesses, organizations, and parish families to provide sponsorships in our Commemorative Anniversary Book. There will also be a section in memory of our beloved deceased parishioners.  Order forms are available inside this week’s bulletin.  If you have more than one sponsor, contact the rectory or call Mary Sinowski at (330)540-4519 .

We are also asking parishioners for any pictures from 1970 to present of our church to put in the commemorative book.  Any questions, call Paula Slemons.

 

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

CONFESSION SCHEDULE:

Father Michael will be having confessions on Tuesdays ( March 24^th, 31^st & April 7^th) and Thursday s ( March 26^th, April 2^nd & April 9^th) from 3:00 pm -5:00pm at Infant Jesus of Prague. Confessionals will be with a screen for protection. All are welcomed and if you want to make an appointment please call Father Michael at the rectory @ (758-6019)

 

 GCU JUNIOR BOWLING TOURNAMENT:

The GCU Junior Bowling Tournament is postponed until the coronavirus threat has subsided. Possibly not until May but it is a wait and see basis depending on the state regulations. . 

 

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.   The left Sanctuary candle this week is for the Health & well-being of Helen Brill from her family. There is no intention for the right Sanctuary candle.

Dear parishioners and guests

Due to State regulations with the spread of Corona virus (COVID 19) our Archbishop published a letter to cancel all public Divine and Lenten Services until further notice.

We will continue to pray for your health and well being. May God have mercy on us and on all the world.

You can find broadcast of our Liturgy on live on our Facebook page at the scheduled time.

God bless you!

Fr. Michael

 

          Liturgical Schedule

 

 

Sat. 14:  6:00pm at Infant Jesus

3^rd All Souls Saturday & Panahaida

            +Thomas Rotunno from Sandy O’Neil

 

Sun 15:  9:00am at Infant Jesus

3rd Sunday of the Great Fast

Veneration of the Cross

            +Don Chachko from Chachko Family

 

Mon. 16: 8:30pm at Infant Jesus

            Lenten Hours

 

Tues. 17: 8:30pm at Infant Jesus

            Lenten Hours            

 

Wed. 18: 6:00pm at Infant Jesus

            Mid-Lent       

            Pre-sanctified Liturgy

           

Thurs 19: No Liturgy

               

Fri. 20: 4:00pm at St. Nicholas

            Pre-sanctified Liturgy

 

Sat. 21:  6:00pm at Infant Jesus

4th All Souls Saturday & Panahaida

            For the Parishioners

 

Sun 22:  9:00am at Infant Jesus

4th Sunday of the Great Fast

St. John Climacus

            +John Ragan from Mark & Nancy Stanko

 

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

Ken & Bernie Litwin, Richard Kuty, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home, Mary Rotunno at Assumption, Louise Macabobby at Hampton Woods, Helen Brill at Maplecrest and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthier years.

 

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list, or receive get-well wishes, call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-272-1857.

 

 

PARISHIONER NEWS:   Our parish lost 2 members this past week:

Mrs. Geri Suhey passed away on March 8^th and her Funeral Liturgy was held on Friday. 

Mrs. Sophie Cimino passed away on March 10^th and her Funeral Liturgy was held on Saturday.

We extend our condolences and deepest sympathy to both the Suhey and Cimino families.

May God grant rest to the souls of His Servants, Geri and Sophie, and may their Memory be Eternal.

 

 

HARVEST FOR HUNGER:  We are currently collecting non-perishable food items and paper products for the Second Harvest Food Bank. The collection bin will be in the vestibule through the end of April.

 

UPDATE AND REMINDER- STUFFED CABBAGE DINNER: The Stuffed Cabbage Dinner this Sunday, March 15 from 11am-2pm at Byzantine Center at the Grove HAS BEEN CHANGED TO CARRY OUT ONLY.  The cost is $12/person for Adults and $6 for Children age 10 and under. Extra stuffed cabbage are $3/each or $30/dozen.  Bring your own container or containers will be available for $1 each.  Orders must be called in advance (330)519-0395.  Carry out includes homemade stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, corn, bread/butter, and dessert.

 

50^TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE: We are looking for businesses, organizations, and parish families to provide sponsorships in our Commemorative Anniversary Book. There will also be a section in memory of our beloved deceased parishioners.  Order forms are available inside this week’s bulletin.  If you have more than one sponsor, contact the rectory or call Mary Sinowski at (330)540-4519 .

We are also asking parishioners for any pictures from 1970 to present of our church to put in the commemorative book.  Any questions, call Paula Slemons.

 

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

 

PASKA (EASTER BREAD):  We will again be baking and selling our Easter Bread (Paska) this year.  The cost remains the same- $8.00 for plain or with raisin. Order forms are on the vestibule table and must be returned by April 5^th.     Pickup will be in the church vestibule on Wed., April 8^th before (5-6pm) and after (7-8pm) Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. 

Also, anyone interested in donating Robin Hood flour, eggs, butter, golden raisins, sugar or money will be greatly appreciated.

 

UPDATE-BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB COMMUNION BRUNCH:   The Communion Brunch has been cancelled until further notice.

 

GCU JUNIOR BOWLING TOURNAMENT:

All boys and girls ages 5-18 who attend a Byzantine church are invited to attend on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Camelot Lanes. There will be no-cost bowling, food, prizes and fun! Applications and a sign-up sheet are in the church vestibule.  The deadline for entries is Saturday, March 21^st. 

 

 

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.   The left Sanctuary candle this week is for the Health & Well Being of Tillie Chachko. The right Sanctuary candle this week is in Memory of +Don Chachko from Family.

 

Happy Anniversary to: Trudy & Gary Carlisle March 3^rd, Ed & Michele Straub March 16^th.

 

Happy Birthday to: Rick Gregg March 3rd, Robert Gorup March 9^th, Morgan Elizabeth Lewis March 14th, Dr. Steve Salcedo March 16^th, William Ripple March 18, Mark Jonda March 19th, Mary Rotunno March 20^th, Mary Beth Hayer March 21st, Sandy O’Neil March 29^th.

 

 

Collection Report

Week of 3/8/2020

$          1,593.00              Offertory

$               25.00              Holy Day

$               80.25              Candles

$               20.00              BCW

$             178.00              Maintenance Fund

$               49.81              Gas Royalties

$               20.00              Vigil Lights

$           1966.06       TOTAL

 

 

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday:42

Sunday:60

 

 

 

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

 

 

    Liturgical Schedule

 

 

 

Sat. 7:  6:00pm at Infant Jesus

2^nd All Souls Saturday & Panahaida

            Health & Well Being of Mary Rotunno from Sandy O’Neill

 

Sun 8:  9:00am at Infant Jesus

2^nd Sunday of the Great Fast

            +Mary Ann Maker from Karen & Kathy Kollar  

 

Mon. 9:  No Liturgy

 

Tues. 10: 8:30pm at Infant Jesus

            Lenten Hours            

 

Wed. 11:  8:30am at Infant Jesus

            +Mary & Nicholas Terlecky from Myron Terlecky

            6:00pm at Infant Jesus       

              Pre-sanctified Liturgy

           

Thurs 12: No Liturgy

               

Fri. 13: 4:00pm at St. Nicholas

            Pre-sanctified Liturgy

 

Sat. 14:  6:00pm at Infant Jesus

3^rd All Souls Saturday & Panahaida

            +Thomas Rotunno from Sandy O’Neil

 

Sun 15:  9:00am at Infant Jesus

3rd Sunday of the Great Fast

Veneration of the Cross

            +Don Chachko from Chachko Family

 

          

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

Ken & Bernie Litwin, Richard Kuty, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home, Mary Rotunno at Assumption, Sophie Cimino at Omni West Assisted Living, Louise Macabobby at Hampton Woods, Helen Brill at Maplecrest and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthier years.

 

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list, or receive get-well wishes, call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-272-1857.

 

 

COFFEE AND DONUT SOCIAL:  Everyone is invited on Sunday, March 8^th following Liturgy for coffee and donuts.  The 1^st Quarter Meeting of the GCU Lodge 442 will take place afterwards.

 

 

HARVEST FOR HUNGER:  We will again be collecting non-perishable food items and paper products for the Second Harvest Food Bank. The collection bin will be in the vestibule through the end of April.

 

 

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB COMMUNION BRUNCH:  will be held on Sunday, March 22^nd at 11:30am at Perkins Restaurant on Rt. 224 in Boardman.  If you would like to attend, please let Joyce Lesko or Mary Novak know by March 15^th.

 

50^TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE: We are looking for businesses, organizations, and parish families to provide sponsorships in our Commemorative Anniversary Book. There will also be a section in memory of our beloved deceased parishioners.  Order forms are available inside this week’s bulletin.  If you have more than one sponsor, contact the rectory or call Mary Sinowski at (330)540-4519 .

We are also asking parishioners for any pictures from 1970 to present of our church to put in the commemorative book.  Any questions, call Paula Slemons.

 

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

 

STUFFED CABBAGE DINNER: A Stuffed Cabbage Dinner will be held on Sunday, March 15 from 11am-2pm at Byzantine Center at the Grove. Dinner includes homemade stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, corn, bread/butter, beverages and dessert. The cost is $12/person for Adults and $6 for Children age 10 and under. Extra stuffed cabbage are $3/each or $30/dozen.  Dine in or carry out (bring your own container or containers will be available for $1 each).  Call (330)519-0395 for reservations and phone ahead orders as we have sold out in the past! 

 

PASKA (EASTER BREAD):  We will again be baking and selling our Easter Bread (Paska) this year.  The cost remains the same- $8.00 for plain or with raisin. Order forms are on the vestibule table and must be returned by April 5^th.     Pickup will be in the church vestibule on Wed., April 8^th before (5-6pm) and after (7-8pm) Pre-Sanctified Liturgy.  

Also, anyone interested in donating Robin Hood flour, eggs, butter, golden raisins, sugar or money will be greatly appreciated.

 

SPIRITUALITY DAY:  The Benedictine Sisters of the Byzantine Church at Queen of Heaven Monastery, Warren, Ohio are offering a Day of Spirituality in Preparation of  the Resurrection of Christ, on Sunday, March 15^th from 1:30 to 4:30pm. It will be held at SS. Peter & Paul Parish at 180 Belvedere Ave. NE, Warren, Ohio. The topic will be “the I AMs of Jesus” presented by Rev. Thomas Dansak.  To register, please call (330)856-1813 by March 9th.     

 

GCU JUNIOR BOWLING TOURNAMENT:All boys and girls ages 5-18 who attend a Byzantine church are invited to attend on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Camelot Lanes. There will be no-cost bowling, food, prizes and fun! Applications and a sign-up sheet are in the church vestibule.  The deadline for entries is Saturday, March 21^st. 

  

SANCTUARY CANDLES:The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.   The left Sanctuary candle this week is in Memory of David Lesko from Tom & Joyce Lesko.   There is no intention for the right Sanctuary candle this week.

 

Happy Anniversary to: Trudy & Gary Carlisle March 3^rd, Ed & Michele Straub March 16^th.

 

Happy Birthday to: Rick Gregg March 3rd, Robert Gorup March 9^th, Morgan Elizabeth Lewis March 14th, Dr. Steve Salcedo March 16^th, William Ripple March 18, Mark Jonda March 19th, Mary Rotunno March 20^th, Mary Beth Hayer March 21st, Sandy O’Neil March 29^th.

 

 

Collection Report

Week of 3/1/2020

$          1,611.00              Offertory

$                 2.00              Holy Day

$               49.00              Candles

$             129.00              BCW

$               69.00              Easter Flowers

$           1468.00              Pieroghi Sale

$             306.00              Maintenance Fund

$           3634.00                TOTAL

 

 

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday:42

Sunday:60

 

 

 

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