Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 20: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

              Saturday before Christmas

              +Anna Marie Bender from

              Joe Rudinec

Sun. 21: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Sunday before Christmas-

              of the Ancestors

             +Margaret Swansiger from

             Mary & Jerry Novak

Mon. 22: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Tues. 23: NO LITURGY

Wed. 24: 4:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

              Christmas Eve

             +Paul Jonda from family

Thurs. 25: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

           Christmas-Birth of Our Lord

             +Thomas Schurko from

             Anthony & Theresa

             Swindler

Fri. 26: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

              Synaxis of the Theotokos

              For the parishioners

Sat. 27: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

              Saturday after Christmas

              Stephen Protomartyr

              For the parishioners

Sun. 28: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Sunday after Christmas-

              David, Joseph & James

             +John Marshall Baugher

              Maureen Newell

Collection Report

Week of 12/14/2025

$           1139.00   Sunday Offering

$             150.00   Holy Day

$               30.00   Christmas Flowers

$               10.00   BCW

$             280.00   Candles

$             200.00   Christmas

$             300.00   Maintenance Fund

$               10.00   Thanksgiving

$           2119.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 25

Sunday: 44

On –Line: 2

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 on SUNDAY January 4th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

PILGRIM VOCATION ICON PROGRAM:

Every parish has received an icon specially written for this program- “The Call of the Disciples.” Those who accept the icon agree to pray daily during that time for religious and priestly vocations. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. There are still some open dates.

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.

ANGEL TREE:

This year we are having an angel tree in the vestibule in memory of our deceased loved ones. All parishioners are welcomed to write their loved one’s name on an angel that is provided and hang on the tree.

PARISHIONER ORNAMENT TREE:

All parishioners are welcomed to add a personalized ornament to the tree in the back of the church.

CHRISTMAS PARSIH PARTY:

Thank you, the Byzantine Social Club and all parishioners who came out in our winter wonderland, for last week’s Christmas party. It was a wonderful time. Also, a very sincere gratitude to the parishioners who donated baskets for the Chinese Auction. We truly appreciate Melissa Boughner for all her work in putting the auction together-she did an amazing job. Please watch the bulletin in January for announcements from the social club.

CHRISTMAS LITURGY SCHEDULE:

Christmas Eve: 2:00 pm @ St. Nick

                         4:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

Christmas Day: 9:00 am @ Infant

                           11:00 am @ St. Nick’s

CANDLES:

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

For the week of December 21-27, 2025, the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Mary Mehley from Maureen Kredel. The left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Irene & +Joseph Kollar from Karen & Kathy Kollar.

We wish all parishioners, families and friends a very Merry Christmas!

CHRIST IS BORN!

GLORIFY HIM!

Sunday Before the Nativity of Our Lord

By St. Cyril of Jerusalem

We do not preach only one coming of Christ, but a second as well, much more glorious than the first. The first coming was marked by patience; the second will bring the crown of a divine kingdom.

In general, whatever relates to our Lord Jesus Christ has two aspects. There is a birth from God before the ages, and a birth from a virgin at the fullness of time. There is a hidden coming, like that of rain on fleece, and a coming before all eyes, still in the future.

At the first coming He was wrapped in swaddling clothes in a manger. At His second coming He will be clothed in light as in a garment. In the first coming He endured the cross, despising the shame; in the second coming He will be in glory, escorted by an army of angels.

We look then beyond the first coming and await the second. At the first coming we said: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. At the second we shall say it again; we shall go out with the angels to meet the Lord and cry out in adoration: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 13: 11:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Funeral Liturgy for

              Msgr. Alexis Mihalik

              6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

              For the parishioners

Sun. 14: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Sunday of the Forefathers

             +Irene & Joseph Kollar

               From Karen & Kathy

               Kollar

Mon. 15: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Tues. 16: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Wed. 17: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Thurs. 18: NO LITURGY

Fri. 19: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Sat. 20: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

              Saturday before Christmas

              +Anna Marie Bender from

              Joe Rudinec

Sun. 21: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Sunday before Christmas-

              of the Ancestors

             +Margaret Swansigor from

             Mary & Jerry Novak

Collection Report

Week of 12/07/2025

$           1533.00   Sunday Offering

$             318.00   Holy Day

$             195.00   Christmas Flowers

$               76.11   Utility Offerings

$               74.00   Candles

$             215.00   Maintenance Fund

$               15.00   Thanksgiving

$           2426.11   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 36

Sunday: 95

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 again on SUNDAY January 4th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

PILGRIM VOCATION ICON PROGRAM:

Every parish has received an icon specially written for this program- “The Call of the Disciples.” Those who accept the icon agree to pray daily during that time for religious and priestly vocations. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. There are still some open dates.

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.

ST. NICHOLAS CELEBRATION:

Last week’s St. Nicholas Celebration was a huge success. Thank you to Mary Sinowski, Elaine Chachko and Paul Kasper (aka-St. Nicholas) for organizing this wonderful event. All the children had a wonderful time.

ANGEL TREE:

This year we are having an angel tree in the vestibule in memory of our deceased loved ones. All parishioners are welcomed to write their loved ones name on an angel that is provided and hang on the tree.

CHRISTMAS PARSIH PARTY:

The Christmas Parish Party is THIS Sunday, December 14th at 12:30 At Byzantine at the Grove for all for signed up. Reminder-payments are to be made to the Byzantine Social Club and put in the collection basket or given to Stephanie Sheely.

CHRISTMAS LITURGY SCHEDULE:

Christmas Eve: 2:00 pm @ St. Nick

                         4:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

Christmas Day: 9:00 am @ Infant

                           11:00 am @ St. Nick’s

COLLECTORS AND LECTORS:

If anyone is interested in reading or collecting on the weekends, please see Father Michael or call Paula @ 330-799-5983.

PARISHIONER NEWS:

Congratulations to John Fleet, Elena Slemons and Ava Valko who are graduating this month. John is graduating from Akron University Law School and will take the bar this winter. Elena is graduating from Youngstown State University with her MBA and is working at the Youngstown State Foundation as associate development officer. Ava is graduating early from Ohio State University and will be attending dental school. May God bless John, Elena and Ava with health, happiness and many blessed years!

CANDLES:

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

For the week of December 14-20, 2025, the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Wasy & +Pauline Wenled from the Lenyk Family. There is no request for left sanctuary candle.

THE POOR INVITED TO THE TABLE. IRENAEUS: Where are the hundredfold rewards in this age for the dinners offered to the poor? These things will be during the times of the kingdom, on the seventh day that is sanctified when God rested from all his works that he made. This is the true sabbath of the just, in which they will have no earthly work to do, but will have a table prepared before them by God, who will feed them with all kinds of delicacies. AGAINST HERESIES 5.33.2.8

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 6: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

            Nicholas of Myra

            Archbishop

            +Helen Boccio from Frank

            Boccio

Sun. 7: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             26th Sunday after Pentecost

             For the Living & Deceased

             Members of the Altar &

             Rosary Society

Mon. 8: 6:00 pm @Infant Jesus

              Maternity of Holy Anna

              For the parishioners

Tues. 9: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Wed. 10: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 11: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Fri. 12: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Sat. 13: 11:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Funeral Liturgy for

              Msgr. Alexis Mihalik

              6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

              For the parishioners

Sun. 14: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Sunday of the Forefathers

             +Irene & Joseph Kollar

               From Karen & Kathy

               Kollar

Collection Report

Week of 11/30/2025

$           1423.00   Sunday Offering

$               10.00   Holy Day

$               64.00   Candles

$               50.00   Maintenance Fund

$            493.00   Thanksgiving

$          2060.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 35

Sunday: 75

On –Line: 1

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

 Nina Zavatsky 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 January 4th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

PILGRIM VOCATION ICON PROGRAM:

Every parish has received an icon specially written for this program- “The Call of the Disciples.” Those who accept the icon agree to pray daily during that time for religious and priestly vocations. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. There are still some open dates.

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.

DECORATING OF THE CHURCH:

Thank you to all who came out this Saturday to decorate the church. As always, the church looks beautiful. May God bless you all for your continued support with our parish.

ANGEL TREE:

This year we are having an angel tree in the vestibule in memory of our deceased loved ones. All parishioners are welcomed to write their loved ones name on an angel that is provided and hang on the tree. We thank Annamarie Jonda for the tree, angels and the idea!

ST. NICHOLAS CELEBRATION:

Reminder-this Sunday after 9:00 am liturgy is our St. Nicholas celebration for all the children who signed up.

CHRISTMAS PARSIH PARTY:

The Christmas Parish Party is NEXT Sunday, December 14th at 12:30 At Byzantine at the Grove for all for signed up. Reminder-payments are to be made to the Byzantine Social Club and put in the collection basket or given to Stephanie Sheely.

CHRISTMAS LITURGY SCHEDULE:

Christmas Eve: 2:00 pm @ St. Nick

                         4:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

Christmas Day: 9:00 am @ Infant

                           11:00 am @ St. Nick’s

COLLECTORS AND LECTORS:

If anyone is interested in reading or collecting on the weekends, please see Father Michael or call Paula @ 330-799-5983.

PARISHIONER NEWS:

This past week, our beloved Monsignor Alexis Mihalik passed away.  Msgr. Mihalik was appointed pastor of Infant Jesus of Prague in 1990. Under his guidance, the interior of the church was remodelled with the icon screen and tetrapod bringing the interior to conformity with the liturgical prescriptions of the Byzantine Church. He remained pastor until his retirement in 2007 but stayed active and involved in our parish.  We heard his beautiful voice every Sunday as one of our cantors. Last year, he celebrated 60 years in the priesthood. His services will be next Saturday, December 13^th in our church. Calling hours are 9:00 am-11:00 am. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to his sister Rosalie Krivan and his family and friends. Blessed repose to his servant Msgr. Alexis. We will miss you!

CANDLES:

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

For the week of December 7-13, 2025, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Irene Kollar from Karen & Kathy Kollar. The right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Catherine Petersen from Mary Beth Hayer.

THE THANKFULNESS OF THE SAMARITAN.

CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA: Falling into a thankless forgetfulness, the nine lepers that were Jews did not return to give glory to God. By this, he shows that Israel was hard of heart and utterly unthankful. The stranger, a Samaritan, was of foreign race brought from Assyria. The phrase “in the middle of Samaria and Galilee” has meaning. “He returned with a loud voice to glorify God.” It shows that the Samaritans were grateful but that the Jews, even when they benefited, were ungrateful. COMMENTARY ON LUKE, HOMILIES 113-16.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

 Sat. 29: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             +Michael & +Helen Volsko

              From children Michael &

              Debbie Volsko           

Sun. 30: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             25th Sunday after Pentecost

             + Paul Swantek from Lori

             Swantek

Mon. Dec. 1: 9:00 am @Infant Jesus

             Special Intentions

 Tues. 2: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Wed. 3: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 4: 10:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              For the Increase in

             Religious Vocations from

             The Sacred Heart Society

Fri. 5: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

            Vigil for St. Nicholas

            For Parishioners

Sat. 6: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

            Nicholas of Myra

            Archbishop

            +Helen Boccio from Frank

            Boccio

Sun. 7: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             26th Sunday after Pentecost

             For the Living & Deceased

             Members of the Altar &

             Rosary Society

Collection Report

Week of 11/23/2025

$           1523.00   Sunday Offering

$               60.00   Holy Day

$               69.00   Candles

$             105.00   Thanksgiving

$           1757.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 36

Sunday: 77

On –Line: 1

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

 Nina Zavatsky 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 December 7th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

PILGRIM VOCATION ICON PROGRAM:

Every parish has received an icon specially written for this program- “The Call of the Disciples.” Those who accept the icon agree to pray daily during that time for religious and priestly vocations. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. There are still some open dates.

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.

DECORATING OF THE CHURCH:

We will be decorating the church for Christmas NEXT Saturday, December 6^th, at 9:00 am. A lunch will be provided. All help will be greatly appreciated as we prepare our parish for the Nativity of Christ.

CHILDREN’S ST. NICHOLAS CELBRATION:

Our annual Children’s St. Nicholas Celebration will be held NEXT SUNDAY December 7^th, following 9:00 am liturgy. All children 14 and under are invited to participate. There will be a special visit from St. Nicholas. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Sign-up deadline is THIS SUNDAY November 30^th.

CHRISTMAS PARSIH PARTY:

All parishioners are invited to our parish Christmas party on December 14^th @ 12:30 pm at Byzantine at the Grove. Menu is the following: Chicken Milanese, baked white fish, roast beef, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans almandine, mixed green salad, dessert, and beverages. Cost is $25 per adult, $10 for children 12 and under. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. Please make checks payable to the Byzantine Social Club.  Payment may be given to Stephanie Sheely or deposited in the weekend collection in an envelope marked Christmas party.  Please see Bob Sheely or Father Michael if still interested.  

CHRISTMAS LITURGY SCHEDULE:

Christmas Eve: 2:00 pm @ St. Nick

                         4:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

Christmas Day: 9:00 am @ Infant

                           11:00 am @ St. Nick’s

COLLECTORS AND LECTORS:

If anyone is interested in reading or collecting on the weekends, please see Father Michael or call Paula @ 330-799-5983.

HALUSHKI SALE:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Campbell is a drive through Halushki sale on Friday, December 12. A quart of Halushki is $10.00 and can be picked up between 2-6 pm at the church social hall. Pre-order by calling Regina @ 330-720-2100.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of November 30-Dec. 6, 2025, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Helen Boccio from Frank Boccio and Karen & Kathy Kollar. There is no request for the right sanctuary candle.

JESUS OVERCOMES DEATH AND DESTRUCTION. CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA: The incarnation of the Word and his assumption of human nature took place for the overthrow of death, destruction and the envy harbored against us by the wicked Serpent, who was the first cause of evil. This plainly is proved to us by facts themselves. He set free the daughter of Abraham from her protracted sickness, calling out and saying, “Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity.” A speech most worthy of God, and full of supernatural power! With the royal inclination of his will, he drives away the disease. He also lays his hands upon her. It says that she immediately was made straight. It is now also possible to see that his holy flesh bore in it the power and activity of God. It was his own flesh, and not that of some other Son beside him, distinct and separate from him, as some most impiously imagine. COMMENTARY ON LUKE, HOMILY 96.

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

 Sat. 22: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

              For the parishioners            

Sun. 23: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             24th Sunday after Pentecost

             + Sharon Mulichak from

             Anonymous

Mon. 24: 9:00 am @Infant Jesus

             Special Intentions

 Tues. 25: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Wed. 26: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 27: 10:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Thanksgiving

              For the parishioners

Fri. 28: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Sat. 29: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             +Michael & +Helen Volsko

              From children Michael &

              Debbie Volsko           

Sun. 30: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             25th Sunday after Pentecost

             + Paul Swantek from Lori

             Swantek

Collection Report

Week of 11/16/2025

$           1816.00   Sunday Offering

$             185.00   Holy Day

$               74.00   Candles

$                 5.00   BCW

$               20.00   Christmas Flowers

$               20.00   Maintenance Fund

$           2120.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 35

Sunday: 77

On –Line: 4

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

 Nina Zavatsky 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 December 7th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

PILGRIM VOCATION ICON PROGRAM:

Every parish has received an icon specially written for this program- “The Call of the Disciples.” Those who accept the icon agree to pray daily during that time for religious and priestly vocations. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. There are still some open dates.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

Liturgical request for 2025-26 are now being taken. Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for specific dates.

DECORATING OF THE CHURCH:

We will be decorating the church for Christmas on Saturday, December 6^th, at 9:00 am. A lunch will be provided. All help will be greatly appreciated as we prepare our parish for the Nativity of Christ.

CHILDREN’S ST. NICHOLAS CELBRATION:

Our annual Children’s St. Nicholas Celebration will be held on December 7^th, following 9:00 am liturgy. All children 14 and under are invited to participate. There will be a special visit from St. Nicholas. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Sign-up deadline is November 30^th.

CHRISTMAS PARSIH PARTY:

All parishioners are invited to our parish Christmas party on December 14^th @ 12:30 pm at Byzantine at the Grove. Menu is the following: Chicken Milanese, baked white fish, roast beef, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans almandine, mixed green salad, dessert, and beverages. Cost is $25 per adult, $10 for children 12 and under. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. Please make checks payable to the Byzantine Social Club.  Payment may be given to Stephanie Sheely or deposited in the weekend collection in an envelope marked Christmas party. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Deadline to sign up is THIS SUNDAY November 23^rd. We hope all parishioners and families can attend.

CHRISTMAS LITURGY SCHEDULE:

Christmas Eve: 2:00 pm @ St. Nick

                         4:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

Christmas Day: 9:00 am @ Infant

                           11:00 am @ St. Nick’s

STUFFED CABBAGE DINNER:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church will host a Stuffed Cabbage Dinner THIS SUNDAY, November 23, 2025, from noon-2:00 pm, dine in or take out. This $15 dinner includes 2 stuffed cabbage, real mashed potatoes, a vegetable, bread/butter and dessert. Drinks will be available for eat in only. Child’s portion (children 12 and under) includes 1 stuffed cabbage. Pre-orders are available by calling Regina @ 330-720-2100.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of November 23-29, 2025, the right sanctuary and left sanctuary candles are in memory of +Margaret Swansiger. The left sanctuary candle is from Greg & Paula Slemons and the right sanctuary candle is from Msgr. Alexis and Rosalie Krivan.

We wish all parishioners and families a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!

12:16-20 The Parable of the Rich Fool

SURROUNDED BY WEALTH, BLIND TO CHARITY. CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA: What does the rich man do, surrounded by a great supply of many blessings beyond all numbering? In distress and anxiety, he speaks the words of poverty. He says, “What should I do?”… He does not look to the future. He does not raise his eyes to God. He does not count it worth his while to gain for the mind those treasures that are above in heaven. He does not cherish love for the poor or desire the esteem it gains. He does not sympathize with suffering. It gives him no pain nor awakens his pity. Still more irrational, he settles for himself the length of his life, as if he would also reap this from the ground. He says, “I will say to myself, ‘Self, you have goods laid up for many years. Eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.'” “O rich man,” one may say, ‘You have storehouses for your fruits, but where will you receive your many years? By the decree of God, your life is shortened.'”

“God,” it tells us, “said to him, ‘You fool, this night they will require of you your soul. Whose will these things be that you have prepared?'” COMMENTARY ON LUKE, HOMILY 89,

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

 Sat. 15: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

              +Alan Mock from Mildred

              Jonda

Sun. 16: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             23^rd Sunday after Pentecost

             +Janice Salcedo from

             Family

Mon. 17: 9:00 am @Infant Jesus

             Special Intentions

 Tues. 18: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Wed. 19: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 20: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Fri. 21: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

              Entrance of the Theotokos

              For the parishioners

Sat. 22: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

              For the parishioners            

Sun. 23: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             24th Sunday after Pentecost

             + Sharon Mulichak from

             Anonymous

Collection Report

Week of 11/02/2025

$           1679.00   Sunday Offering

$             200.00   Holy Day

$               79.00   Candles

$               55.00   BCW

$               68.97   Utility Offerings

$             240.00   Archeparchial Charities

$             190.00   Maintenance Fund

$           2393.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 35

Sunday: 75

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 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 December 7th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

PILGRIM VOCATION ICON PROGRAM:

Every parish has received an icon specially written for this program- “The Call of the Disciples.” Those who accept the icon agree to pray daily during that time for religious and priestly vocations. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. There are still some open dates.

CHURCH CALENDARS:

2026 church calendars are available on the table in the vestibule. Please take one for your home.

DECORATING OF THE CHURCH:

We will be decorating the church for Christmas on Saturday, December 6^th, at 9:00 am. A lunch will be provided. All help will be greatly appreciated as we prepare our parish for the Nativity of Christ.

CHILDREN’S ST. NICHOLAS CELBRATION:

Our annual Children’s St. Nicholas Celebration will be held on December 7^th, following 9:00 am liturgy. All children 14 and under are invited to participate. There will be a special visit from St. Nicholas. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Sign-up deadline is November 30^th.

CHRISTMAS PARSIH PARTY:

All parishioners are invited to our parish Christmas party on December 14^th @ 12:30 pm at Byzantine at the Grove. Menu is the following: Chicken Milanese, baked white fish, roast beef, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans almandine, mixed green salad, dessert, and beverages. Cost is $25 per adult, $10 for children 12 and under. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. Please make checks payable to the Byzantine Social Club.  Payment may be given to Stephanie Sheely or deposited in the weekend collection in an envelope marked Christmas party. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Deadline to sign up is November 23^rd. We hope all parishioners and families can attend.

ST. NICHOLAS CELEBRATION:

All parishioners are invited to the 68^th Annual St. Nicholas celebration on December 7^th @ 3:30 pm in the Cathedral benefitting the Byzantine Seminary. Cost is $45/adult, $20 for children 12 and under. Deadline to sign-up is THIS MONDAY November 17^th.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The Byzantine Social Club will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 19^th @ 6:00pm. Group A is in charge.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of November 16-22, 2025, the right sanctuary is for the health & well-being of Mildred Jonda on her 90^th Birthday from her family. The left sanctuary is in memory of +John Perry Jr. from Diana & Johnny Perry.

PHILIPOVKA

Like the Christian West, the various Eastern rites of the Church observe the weeks before Christmas with spiritual preparation and prayer. In Western Christianity this is called Advent — a word derived from Latin for “coming, arrival,” a translation of the Greek “Parousia.” But among Eastern Christians — both Catholic and Orthodox — this season is known as the Nativity Fast. So, while Advent begins on Nov. 1st this year for Catholics, the Byzantine custom is observed from Nov. 15 to Dec. 24. It is also known as Philip’s Fast because it begins on the day following the feast of the apostle St. Philip on the Eastern liturgical calendar, Nov. 14.

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

 Sat. 8: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

            Archangel Michael and the

            Angels

            For the parishioners

Sun. 9: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             22^h Sunday after Pentecost

             +Peter Alexoff from Anna

             Anna Ficolilli

Mon. 10: NO LITURGY

 Tues. 11: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Wed. 12: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

 Thurs. 13: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Fri. 14: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

 Sat. 15: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

              +Alan Mock from Mildred

              Jonda

Sun. 16: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             23^rd Sunday after Pentecost

             +Janice Salcedo from

             Family

Collection Report

Week of 11/02/2025

$           1653.00   Sunday Offering

$               10.00   Holy Day

$               50.00   Candles

$               75.00   BCW

$             170.00   Archeparchial Charities

$             435.00   Maintenance Fund

$           2393.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 44

Sunday: 74

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 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 December 7th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

PILGRIM VOCATION ICON PROGRAM:

Every parish has received an icon specially written for this program- “The Call of the Disciples.” Those who accept the icon agree to pray daily during that time for religious and priestly vocations. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. There are still some open dates.

CHURCH CALENDARS:

2026 church calendars are available on the table in the vestibule. Please take one for your home.

DECORATING OF THE CHURCH:

We will be decorating the church for Christmas on Saturday, December 6^th, at 9:00 am. A lunch will be provided. All help will be greatly appreciated as we prepare our parish for the Nativity of Christ.

CHILDREN’S ST. NICHOLAS CELBRATION:

Our annual Children’s St. Nicholas Celebration will be held on December 7^th, following 9:00 am liturgy. All children 14 and under are invited to participate. There will be a special visit from St. Nicholas. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Sign-up deadline is November 30^th.

CHRISTMAS PARSIH PARTY:

All parishioners are invited to our parish Christmas party on December 14^th @ 12:30 pm at Byzantine at the Grove. Menu is the following: Chicken Milanese, baked white fish, roast beef, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans almandine, mixed green salad, dessert, and beverages. Cost is $25 per adult, $10 for children 12 and under. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. Please make checks payable to the Byzantine Social Club.  Payment may be given to Stephanie Sheely or deposited in the weekend collection in an envelope marked Christmas party. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Deadline to sign up is November 23^rd. We hope all parishioners and families can attend.

RAFFLE:

We are selling raffle tickets to benefit the Byzantine Seminary in Pittsburgh. Cost is $10/ ticket. Winning numbers are taken from the PA Daily 3-digit number. Prize is $250 for numbers

picked on December 8^th &9th, and $1,500 for December 10^th. Please see Fr. Michael for tickets.

ST. NICHOLAS CELEBRATION:

All parishioners are invited to the 68^th Annual St. Nicholas celebration on December 7^th @ 3:30 pm in the Cathedral benefitting the Byzantine Seminary. Cost is $45/adult, $20 for children 12 and under. Deadline to sign-up is November 17^th.

BLESSING OF VETERANS:

Fr. Michael will be blessing all Veterans and active service military personnel following liturgies this weekend in honor of Veterans Day this week. We thank all our Veterans for their service. May God blessed all of you with health, happiness and many blessed years!

CANDLES:

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

For the week of November 9-15, 2025, the right sanctuary is in memory of +Klaudia Lenyk from the Lenyk Family. There is no request for the left sanctuary candle.

THE REASON JESUS HEALS HER WOMB.

EPHREM THE SYRIAN: “Who touched me? For a power has gone forth from me.” A detail such as this is not reported about our Physician in any other place. This is because in no other place did our Physician encounter an affliction such as this. This affliction was presented to many physicians, yet only one Physician encountered this affliction to heal it. Many physicians encountered and wearied her. Only one encountered her who was able to give her rest from the toil of many physicians. The art of healing encountered a shameful affliction but added pain after pain to it. The more they came, the worse the affliction got. The fringe of the Lord’s cloak touched her and up-rooted this suffering from its root. She perceived within herself that he healed her affliction. Since the art of healing clothed with all our practical wisdom was reduced to silence, the divinity clothed with garments was proclaimed. He clothed himself in the body and came down to humanity, so that humanity might loot him. He revealed his divinity through signs, so that faith in his humanity alone could not be explained. He revealed his humanity that the higher beings might believe that he was a lower being, and he revealed his divinity so that the lower beings would accept that he was a higher being. He took on a human body so that humanity might be able to attain to divinity, and he revealed his divinity so that his humanity might not be trampled under foot. COMMENTARY ON TATIAN’S DIATESSARON 7.I6-I7.21

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

 Sat. 1: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

            +Alan Mock from Jerry &

            Mary Novak

Sun. 2: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             21^h Sunday after Pentecost

             Living & Deceased

             Members of the Altar &

             Rosary Society

Mon. 3: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

H&W Mr. & Mrs. Ed Straub and Family

 Tues. 4: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

H&W Mr. & Mrs. Ed Straub and Family

Wed. 5: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

H&W Mr. & Mrs. Ed Straub and Family

 Thurs. 6: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

H&W Mr. & Mrs. Ed Straub and Family

Fri. 7: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

H&W Mr. & Mrs. Ed Straub and Family

 Sat. 8: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

            Archangel Michael and the

            Angels

            For the parishioners

Sun. 9: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             22^h Sunday after Pentecost

             +Peter Alexoff from Anna

             Anna Ficolilli

Collection Report

Week of 10/26/2025

$           1395.00   Sunday Offering

$               87.00   Candles

$             510.00   Maintenance Fund

$           1992.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 35

Sunday: 78

On –Line: 2

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 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 December 7th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

PILGRIM VOCATION ICON PROGRAM:

Every parish has received an icon specially written for this program- “The Call of the Disciples.” Those who accept the icon agree to pray daily during that time for religious and priestly vocations. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. There are still some open dates.

RAFFLE:

We are selling raffle tickets to benefit the Byzantine Seminary in Pittsburgh. Cost is $10/ ticket. Winning numbers are taken from the PA Daily 3-digit number. Prize is $250 for numbers picked on December 8^th &9th, and $1,500 for December 10^th. Please see Fr. Michael for tickets.

DECORATING OF THE CHURCH:

We will be decorating the church for Christmas on Saturday, December 6^th, at 9:00 am. A lunch will be provided. All help will be greatly appreciated as we prepare our parish for the Nativity of Christ.

CHILDREN’S ST. NICHOLAS CELBRATION:

Our annual Children’s St. Nicholas Celebration will be held on December 7^th, following 9:00 am liturgy. All children 14 and under are invited to participate. There will be a special visit from St. Nicholas. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Sign-up deadline is November 30^th.

CHRISTMAS PARSIH PARTY:

All parishioners are invited to our parish Christmas party on December 14^th @ 12:30 pm at Byzantine at the Grove. Menu is the following: Chicken Milanese, baked white fish, roast beef, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans almandine, mixed green salad, dessert, and beverages. Cost is $25 per adult, $10 for children 12 and under. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. Please make checks payable to the Byzantine Social Club.  Payment may be given to Stephanie Sheely or deposited in the weekend collection in an envelope marked Christmas party. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Deadline to sign up is November 23^rd. We hope all parishioners and families can attend to enjoy an afternoon celebrating the Christmas season.

CHURCH CALENDARS:

2026 church calendars are available on the table in the vestibule. Please take one for your home.

CONDOLENCES:

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Tillie and Elaine Chachko and the Chachko family on the passing on of Tillie’s sister Margaret Swansiger. Margaret attended Sunday liturgy with them every week. Blessed repose to his servant +Margaret.

THANK YOU:

Thank you to Elaine Chachko and all parishioners who helped make Trunk or Treat such a success. The children and adults had a great time.

WINE TASTING & RAFFLE:

There will be a Wine Tasting & Raffle Dance to benefit Autism on November 8^th from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm at St Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church, 4310 Kirk Rd. in Youngstown. Music by Jim Gill. Cost: $30/ person, $60/couple. Reservations are not needed but if you would like to reserve a ticket, please call Terry Bogan @ (330)718-0409.

ST. NICHOLAS CELEBRATION:

All parishioners are invited to the 68^th Annual St. Nicholas celebration on December 7^th @ 3:30 pm in the Cathedral benefitting the Byzantine Seminary. Cost is $45/adult, $20 for children 12 and under. Deadline to sign-up is November 17^th.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of November 2-8, 2025, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +John Perry Jr. from the Perry Family. The right sanctuary is in memory of +James Hayer from Janice & David Hartzell and Mary Beth Hayer.

23rd Sunday After Pentecost

Conquer Satan

Make an effort , then, to meet more frequently to celebrate God’s Eucharist

and to offer praise. For, when you meet frequently in the same place, the

forces of Satan are overthrown, and his baneful influence is neutralized by

the unanimity of your faith. Peace is a precious thing: it puts an end to

every war waged by heavenly or earthly enemies.

St. Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to the Ephesians.

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

 Sat. 25: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

            +Grace Virostek from

            Michael & Phyllis Virostek

Sun. 26: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             20^h Sunday after Pentecost

             For the parishioners

Mon. 27: NO LITURGY

Tues. 28: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Wed. 29: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Thurs. 30: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Fri. 31: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

 Sat. 1: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

            +Alan Mock from Jerry &

            Mary Novak

Sun. 2: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             21^h Sunday after Pentecost

             Living & Deceased

             Members of the Altar &

             Rosary Society

Collection Report

Week of 10/19/2025

$           1395.00   Sunday Offering

$               87.00   Candles

$             510.00   Maintenance Fund

$           1992.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 34

Sunday: 70

On –Line: 4

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

Bob Boughner and Nina Zavatsky at home. Dolores Schurko & Louise Macabobby 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 November 2nd at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The Byzantine Social Club will have their next meeting on Wednesday, October 29^th @ 6:00 pm in the church. It will be a “Men’s Potluck Dinner.” Group B is in charge.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

December 6^th–Decorating the church for Christmas

December 7^th–St. Nicholas CelebrationDecember 14^th-Parish Christmas Party

TRUNK OR TREAT:

Trunk & Treat is THIS weekend following 9:00 am liturgy. All cars are to park in the upper right parking lot-just follow the signs. Bags will be given to the children. We are planning around 25-30 children. Cannot wait to see all the costumes and enjoy the morning.

CHRISTMAS PARSIH PARTY:

All parishioners are invited to our parish Christmas party on December 14^th @ 12:30 pm at Byzantine at the Grove. Menu is the following: Chicken Milanese, baked white fish, roast beef, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans almandine, mixed green salad, dessert, and beverages. Cost is $25 per person. A children’s menu will be available. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. Please make checks payable to the Byzantine Social Club.  Payment may be given to Stephanie Sheely or deposited in the weekend collection in an envelope marked Christmas party. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Deadline to sign up is November 23^rd. We hope all parishioners and families can attend to enjoy an afternoon celebrating the Christmas season.

PILGRIM VOCATION ICON PROGRAM:

Every parish has received an icon specially written for this program- “The Call of the Disciples.” Those who accept the icon agree to pray daily during that time for religious and priestly vocations. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. There are still some open dates.

MAINTENANCE UPDATE:

As 2025 is coming to a close, we would like to update all parishioners on the maintenance/upgrades done this year.

-All the flat roofs have been power washed, and a new drainage system was installed to prevent water from puddling on the roofs. This was at a cost $15,000.

-We are in the process off plastering, repairing and painting walls and ceilings.

-A new air-conditioner and two new furnaces will be installed this fall by Gault at a cost of $25,341.79.

We continually thank all parishioners who have supported our maintenance fund. It has helped to defray costs for these upgrades.  May God bless all of you!

ST. NICHOLAS CELEBRATION:

All parishioners are invited to the 68^th Annual St. Nicholas celebration on December 7^th @ 3:30 pm in the Cathedral benefitting the Byzantine Seminary. Cost is $45/adult, $20 for children 12 and under. Deadline to sign-up is November 17^th. Please see Fr. Michael for more details.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of October 26-November 1, 2025, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Peter & +Mary Kasper and the right sanctuary is in memory of +Catherine +Stephen Kopkash. Both candles are from Paul and Mary Kasper.

22nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

St. Ephrem the Syrian – The Lord compared the priests of the people with him who was clothed in purple. Nothing is more honored than purple clothing. He compared the disciples of the cross with Lazarus. There were none more lowly than Lazarus was. He revealed the names of his beloved ones through Lazarus, his beloved one. He also wished to reveal the name of his enemies through the words, “If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets.” It is not the case that all those living are alive, or that all those buried are dead.

      

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 18: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

            +Richard Kuty Sr. &

            + Richard Kuty Jr. from

             Rick Fabian

Sun. 19: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             19^th Sunday after Pentecost

             For the parishioners

Mon. 20: 9:00 am NO LITURGY 

Tues. 21: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Wed. 22: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Thurs. 23: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

Fri. 24: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              Special Intentions

 Sat. 25: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

            +Grace Virostek from

            Michael & Phyllis Virostek

Sun. 26: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             20^h Sunday after Pentecost

             For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 10/12/2025

$           2643.00   Sunday Offering

$               65.00   Holy Day

$               89.00   Candles

$             300.00   Maintenance Fund

$           3097.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 30

Sunday: 87

On –Line: NA

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

Bob Boughner and Nina Zavatsky at home. Dolores Schurko & Louise Macabobby 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 November 2nd at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The Byzantine Social Club will have their next meeting on Wednesday, October 29^th @ 6:00 pm in the church. It will be a “Men’s Potluck Dinner.” Group B is in charge.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

December 6^th–Decorating the church for Christmas

December 7^th–St. Nicholas Celebration

December 14^th–Parish Christmas Party

TRUNK OR TREAT:

Our annual Trunk and Treat will be held on Sunday, October 26^th following 9:00 am liturgy. All children are asked to dress in their Halloween costumes and go trick or treating in our church parking lot. Bags will be provided to the children. As always, all parishioners are invited to come and pass at their favorite treats to the children. You can even decorate your trunk! There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule so we can have a count of the children. Please plan for 25-30 children. Cannot wait for the fun-filled event!!!

CHRISTMAS PARSIH PARTY:

All parishioners are invited to our parish Christmas party on December 14^th @ 12:30 pm at Byzantine at the Grove. Menu is the following: Chicken Milanese, baked white fish, roast beef, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans almandine, mixed green salad, dessert, and beverages. Cost is $25 per person. A children’s menu will be available. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. Please make checks payable to the Byzantine Social Club.  Payment may be given to Stephanie Sheely or deposited in the weekend collection in an envelope marked Christmas party. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Deadline to sign up is November 23^rd. We hope all parishioners and families can attend to enjoy an afternoon celebrating the Christmas season.

PILGRIM VOCATION ICON PROGRAM:

Every parish has received an icon specially written for this program- “The Call of the Disciples.” Those who accept the icon agree to pray daily during that time for religious and priestly vocations. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. There are still some open dates.

MAINTENANCE UPDATE:

As 2025 is coming to a close, we would like to update all parishioners on the maintenance/upgrades done this year.

-All the flat roofs have been power washed, and a new drainage system was installed to prevent water from puddling on the roofs. This was at a cost $15,000.

-We are in the process off plastering, repairing and painting walls and ceilings.

-A new air-conditioner and two new furnaces will be installed this fall by Gault at a cost of $25,341.79.

We continually thank all parishioners who have supported our maintenance fund. It has helped to defray costs for these upgrades.  May God bless all of you!

ST. NICHOLAS CELEBRATION:

All parishioners are invited to the 68^th Annual St. Nicholas celebration on December 7^th @ 3:30 pm in the Cathedral benefitting the Byzantine Seminary. Cost is $45/adult, $20 for children 12 and under. Deadline to sign-up is November 17^th. Please see Fr. Michael for more details.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of October 19-25, 2025, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Coralie Terleck from Diana Terleck & family. The right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Daniel & +Gertrude Magulick from Dan Magulick and Bill Novak.

Jesus Christ The Sower

Saint Theophilus the Confessor, Archbishop of Bulgaria, teaches:

 “He came out of the bosom of the Father, from invisibility, and became visible. He who always sows came out. Because the Son of God does not stop always sowing in our souls. The Lord sows through preachers who proclaim the truth, not their own, but inspired by the Spirit of Truths, sowing the seeds of the saving teaching of Christ. The apostles sent by the savior to preach went all over the world announcing the Gospel of the Kingdom to all creation. They did not announce their own teaching, but announced to everyone the Divine teaching, announced to them by the Lord Himself, who guided them to all truth, making them mystics. The work of the preaching of Christ’s apostles was continued by the holy martyrs and confessors, who glorified the crucified and risen Christ not only with their prayers, but also with their pious deeds. Their banner was taken up by the saints of Christ, the holy fathers and teachers of the Church… the holy and the righteous, each sowing seeds in his [or her] own field The gracious word of God.”