Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church

       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.”

Sat. 11: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

            +Grace Virostek from

            Mike & Phyllis Virostek

Sun. 12: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Sunday of the Fathers of

             The 7^th Ecumenical Council

             +Sharon Mulichak from

             Tom Gaydos

Mon. 22: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Special Intentions

Tues. 23: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Special Intentions

Wed. 24: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Special Intentions

Thurs. 25: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Special Intentions

Fri. 26: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Special Intentions

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

Collection Report

Week of 10/05/2025

$           1593.00   Sunday Offering

$             185.00   Holy Day

$               30.00   Candles

$            121.01    Utility Offering

$             365.00   Maintenance Fund

$           2294.01   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 23

Sunday: 75

On –Line: 6

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.

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. Cannot wait for the fun-filled event!!!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

We invite all members of the Infant Jesus of Prague community to mark their calendars for the remaining 2025 events at our parish. These gatherings are designed to foster community spirit, spiritual growth and active participation. Your presence and involvement are highly valued as we come together to celebrate and strengthen our faith and fellowship. Below are the dates of the upcoming events and more information will be forthcoming as they approach.

December 6^th–Decorating the church for Christmas

December 7^th–St. Nicholas Celebration

December 14^th–Parish Christmas Party

PILGRIM VOCATION ICON PROGRAM:

“Today we begin our Pilgrim Vocation Icon Program! This program is beginning today in every Byzantine Catholic parish in the United States. Everyone in the parish is invited to pray for and encourage others within the Church that they might respond generously to God’s call in their lives. God relies on generous men and women to minister among us as priests, deacons, monks and nuns. The church needs people like you to pray for and encourage them. 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. Every member of the parish is invited to have icon in their home for a week of special prayer for vocations. Prayer booklets are provided. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Please see Fr. Michael for further information.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of October 12-18, 2025, the left sanctuary candle is for the health & well-being of all our parishioners from the Chachko family. The right sanctuary candle is for the health & well-being of Tillie Chachko from her family.

Council Of Nicea II

“But since some find fault with us for worshipping and honoring the image of our Savior and that of our Lady, and those, too, of the rest of the saints and servants of Christ, let them remember that in the beginning God created man after His own image. On what grounds, then, do we show reverence to each other unless because we are made after God’s image? For as Basil, that much-versed expounder of divine things, says, the honor given to the image passes over to the prototype. Now a prototype is that which is imaged, from which the derivative is obtained. Why was it that the Mosaic people honored on all hands the tabernacle which bore an image and type of heavenly things, or rather of the whole creation? God indeed said to Moses, Look that thou make them after their pattern which was showed you in the mount. The Cherubim, too, which overshadow the mercy seat, are they not the work of men’s hands? What, further, is the celebrated temple at Jerusalem? Is it not hand-made and fashioned by the skill of men?”

-St.John of Damascus, Exposition Of the Orthodox Faith, Book 4, Chapter 16

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 4: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             +Anna Marie Bednar from

             Joe Rudinec

Sun. 5: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             17^th Sunday after Pentecost

             Living & Deceased

             Members of the Altar &

             Rosary Society

Mon. 6: NO LITURGY

Tues. 7: NO LITURGY

Wed. 8: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 9: NO LITURGY

Fri. 10: NO LITURGY

Sat. 11: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

            +Grace Virostek from

            Mike & Phyllis Virostek

Sun. 12: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Sunday of the Fathers of

             The 7^th Ecumenical Council

             +Sharon Mulichak from

             Tom Gaydos

Collection Report

Week of 09/28/2025

$           1469.00   Sunday Offering

$               95.00   Holy Day

$               92.00   Candles

$              53.55    Utility Offering

$              25.00   Maintenance Fund

$          1734.55   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 33

Sunday: 65

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 SUNDAY November 2nd at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

PARISHIONER NEWS:

Congratulations to our parishioners John & Payton Fleet who were married this weekend. May God bless John and Payton with health, happiness and many blessed years!

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.

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. Cannot wait for the fun-filled event!!!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

We invite all members of the Infant Jesus of Prague community to mark their calendars for the remaining 2025 events at our parish. These gatherings are designed to foster community spirit, spiritual growth and active participation. Your presence and involvement are highly valued as we come together to celebrate and strengthen our faith and fellowship. Below are the dates of the upcoming events and more information will be forthcoming as they approach.

December 6^th-Decorating the church for Christmas

December 7^th–St. Nicholas Celebration

December 14^th-Parish Christmas Party

SPIRITUAL RETREAT:

Father Michael will be out of town next week for spiritual retreat/ clergy days. For an emergency, call 421-722-4670.

PILGRIM VOCATION ICON PROGRAM:

“Today we begin our Pilgrim Vocation Icon Program! This program is beginning today in every Byzantine Catholic parish in the United States. Everyone in the parish is invited to pray for and encourage others within the Church that they might respond generously to God’s call in their lives. God relies on generous men and women to minister among us as priests, deacons, monks and nuns. The church needs people like you to pray for and encourage them. 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. Every member of the parish is invited to have icon in their home for a week of special prayer for vocations. Prayer booklets are provided. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Please see Fr. Michael for further information.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of October 5-11, 2025, the left sanctuary candle is for the health & well-being of all our parishioners from the Chachko family. The right sanctuary candle is for the health & well-being of Tillie Chachko from her family.

Byzantine Center at the Grove to host Free Document Shredding Event

Youngstown – On Saturday, October 11,  Byzantine Center at the Grove Banquet Center will be hosting a free Protect ‘n Shred on-site, mobile document shredding event.   The free community-service event will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 noon in the Center’s parking lot located at 3801 Shady Run Road, Youngstown, OH  44502. 

Although the event is free, there is a limit of 4 – 5 standard boxes with materials for shredding. 

Paper documentation containing confidential, identifying or proprietary information should be properly destroyed.  Protect ‘n Shred recommends destroying: customer files, medical records, marketing strategies, financial statements, classified documents, personnel and payroll records, tax records, government documents, blue prints, and more.

Protect ‘n Shred provides the most secure and convenient method for managing and destroying your confidential information in an environmentally responsible manner.

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 27: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

              For the parishioners

Sun. 28: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              16^th Sunday after Pentecost

             +William & +Jeanne

             Petersen from Mary Beth

             Hayer & Mike Petersen

Mon. 29: 9:00 NO LITURGY

Tues. 30: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Special Intentions

Wed. 1: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

            Protection of the Theotokos

            For the parishioners

Thurs. 2: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Special Intentions

Fri. 3: 10:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Peace in the world thru the

             Most Holy Blessed Mary &

             The Rosary from Sacred

             Heart Society

Sat. 4: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             +Anna Marie Bednar from

             Joe Rudinec

Sun. 5: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             17^th Sunday after Pentecost

             Living & Deceased

             Members of the Altar &

             Rosary Society

Collection Report

Week of 09/21/2025

$           1413.00   Sunday Offering

$             390.00   Holy Day

$              10.00   Maintenance Fund

$                100.00    Mem-Sharon Mulichak______

$          1592.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 48

Sunday: 75

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 October 5th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

ECF CLASSES:

ECF classes for all school-aged children will begin THIS Sunday, September 28^th. PLEASE NOTE: Pre-school -1^st grade will not begin until Sunday, October 5^th.

REMINDER:

This Sunday at 3:00 PM, all ECF students are cordially invited to join us at White House Farms for our annual beginning-of-the-year outing. We look forward to seeing everyone there for a day of fun and fellowship.

REVERSE RAFFLE:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, Campbell is having their annual Reverse raffle on Saturday, October 4^th at their church hall. Grand prize is $2500 along with other prizes, games and chances to win. Ticket numbers 1-200 are being sold at $100 per ticket ($150 with guest) which includes entry into the raffle, appetizers, dinner and open bar. Call 330-755-4831 for your ticket. Appetizers begin @5:00 pm followed by dinner & the raffle starts @7:00pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

We invite all members of the Infant Jesus of Prague community to mark their calendars for our upcoming events. These gatherings are designed to foster community spirit, spiritual growth, and active participation. Please stay tuned for detailed schedules and additional information about each event. Your presence and involvement are highly valued as we come together to celebrate and strengthen our faith and fellowship.

October 26^th–Trunk or Treat

December 6^th-Decorating the church for Christmas

December 7^th–St. Nicholas Celebration

December 14^th-Parish Christmas Party

BANS III:

John Lawrence Fleet III and Payton Marie Melia who will be married in our church next Saturday, October 4, 2025.

PILGRIM VOCATION ICON PROGRAM:

“The Call of the Disciples” Pilgrim Vocation Icon Program: Our Lord reminds us that “the harvest is truly plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray, therefore, the Lord of the harvest that he sends laborers into his harvest.” (Matthew 9:37-38). As Christian faithful we all have a responsibility to foster future leaders of the Church-priests, deacons, nuns and monks-dedicated to serving God’s people. One way we can be involved in the nurturing of vocations is to pray. Next Sunday begins a special time of prayer for vocations for the Byzantine Catholic Church in the United States. Every parish has received an icon specially written for this program. Those who accept the icon agree to pray daily during that time for religious and priestly vocations. Every member of the parish is invited to have “The Call of the Disciples” icon in their home for a week of special prayer for vocations. Prayer booklets are provided. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Please see Fr. Michael for further information.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2025, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Irene & +Robert O’Shelski and the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Katherine & +Joseph Sr. Both candles are from Janice & David Hartzell and Mary Beth Hayer.

The Secret of the Peace We Need

Those who are engaged in spiritual warfare must always keep their hearts tranquil. Only then can the mind sift the impulses it receives and store in the treasure house of the memory those that are good and come from God, while rejecting altogether those that are perverse and devilish. “When the sea is calm, the fishermen’s eyes can see the movements of the fish deep down, so that hardly any of them can escape. But when the sea is ruffled by the wind, the turmoil of the waves hides from sight the creatures that would easily have been seen if the sea wore the smile of calm. The skill of the fisherman is of little use in rough weather. Something of the same sort happens with the soul, especially when it is stirred to the depths by anger. At the beginning of a storm, oil is poured on the waters to calm them, and in fact the oil defeats their commotion. In this way, when the soul receives the anointing of the gift of the Holy Spirit, it gladly gives in to this inexpressible and untroubled sweetness. And even if it is continually attacked by temptation, it maintains its peace and joy.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 20: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             Saturday After the

             Exaltation of the Cross

             For the parishioners

Sun. 21: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Sunday After the of the

             Exaltation of the Cross

             +Peter Kasper from family

Mon. 22: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Special Intentions

Tues. 23: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Special Intentions

Wed. 24: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Special Intentions

Thurs. 25: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Special Intentions

Fri. 26: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Special Intentions

Sat. 27: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

              For the parishioners

Sun. 28: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              16^th Sunday after Pentecost

             +William & +Jeanne

             Petersen from Mary Beth

             Hayer & Mike Petersen

Collection Report

Week of 09/14/2025

$               1435.00   Sunday Offering

$                 390.00   Holy Day

$                 600.00   In Memory of Sharon

                        Mulichak Maintenance Fund

$                   72.00   Candles__________

$               2497.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 38

Sunday: 72

On –Line: 7

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 on SUNDAY October 5th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

PURSE BINGO:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Hermitage is hosting a Purse Bingo on Saturday, September 27^th, doors open @ 5:00 pm and bingo starts @ 6:00 pm. Admission is $30 (18years and up). Call Megan @ 724-699-0613 or Donna @724-877-6736 for reservations.

PARISHIONER NEWS:

Happy 40^th Birthday to our parishioner Lyle Hayes. May God grant Lyle health, happiness and many blessed years!

ECF CLASSES:

ECF classes for all school-aged children will begin Sunday, September 28^th. PLEASE NOTE: Pre-school -1^st grade will not begin until Sunday, October 5^th.

REVERSE RAFFLE:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, Campbell is having their annual Reverse raffle on Saturday, October 4^th at their church hall. Grand prize is $2500 along with other prizes, games and chances to win. Ticket numbers 1-200 are being sold at $100 per ticket ($150 with guest) which includes entry into the raffle, appetizers, dinner and open bar. Call 330-755-4831 for your ticket. Appetizers begin @5:00 pm followed by dinner & the raffle starts @7:00pm.

.UPCOMING EVENTS:

Please mark your calendars for upcoming events at Infant Jesus of Prague.

October 26^th–Trunk or Treat

December 6^th-Decorating the church for Christmas

December 7^th–St. Nicholas Celebration

December 14^th-Parish Christmas Party

BANS II:

John Lawrence Fleet III and Payton Marie Melia who will be married in our church on October 4, 2025.

PILGRIM VOCATION ICON PROGRAM:

Pilgrim Vocation Icon Program to begin in 2 weeks! The seeds of God’s grace are planted in our hearts hoping to find fertile fields that will bear the fruits of the Holy Spirit and, in particular, ministerial service in the Church. Prayer is integral in the process of nurturing Church vocations. On Sunday, October 5^th, the entire Byzantine Catholic Church in America is beginning a Pilgrim Vocation Icon Program. Each week, the icon is taken by a household in the parish. Those who accept the icon agree to pray daily during that time for religious and priestly vocations. Everyone in the parish is invited and encouraged to have this icon in their home for one week. Prayer booklets are provided. Please see the sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Please see Fr. Michael for further information.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of Sept. 21-26, 2025, both candles for +Sharon Mulichak from Parish Family.

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 13: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             Saturday Before the

             Exaltation of the Cross

             For the parishioners

Sun. 14: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Exaltation of the Holy Cross

             +Sharon Mulichak from the

             Byzantine Social Club

Mon. 15: 9:00 am @ NO LITURGY

Tues. 16: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Special Intentions

Wed. 17: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Special Intentions

Thurs. 18: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Special Intentions

Fri. 19: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Special Intentions

Sat. 20: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             Saturday After the

             Exaltation of the Cross

             For the parishioners

Sun. 21: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Sunday After the of the

             Exaltation of the Cross             +Peter Kasper from family

Collection Report

Week of 09/07/2025

$               2084.00   Sunday Offering

$                 230.00   Holy Day

$                 555.00   Maintenance Fund

$                   68.00   Candles

$                254.88    Utility Offerings

$               3191.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 49

Sunday: 65

On –Line:1

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 on SUNDAY October 5th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

PURSE BINGO:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Hermitage is hosting a Purse Bingo on Saturday, September 27^th, doors open @ 5:00 pm and bingo starts @ 6:00 pm. Admission is $30 (18years and up). Call Megan @ 724-699-0613 or Donna @724-877-6736 for reservations.

THANK YOU!

Thank you to all parishioners, families, friends and the Byzantine Social Club for making the corn roast such a success. It was a wonderful evening and a great way to close the summer season. Please see the schedule for upcoming events.

ECF CLASSES:

ECF classes for all school-aged children (pre-school-high school) will begin Sunday, September 28^th. Pre-school-1^st grade will be during liturgy in the cry room. Second grade and up will be following 9:00 am liturgy @ 10:30 am.  Teachers are Christine Bero, Mary Sinowski and Elena Slemons. May God bless our teachers and students as we begin the new ECF year!

REVERSE RAFFLE:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, Campbell is having their annual Reverse raffle on Saturday, October 4^th at their church hall. Grand prize is $2500 along with other prizes, games and chances to win. Ticket numbers 1-200 are being sold at $100 per ticket ($150 with guest) which includes entry into the raffle, appetizers, dinner and open bar. Call 330-755-4831 for your ticket. Appetizers begin @5:00 pm followed by dinner & the raffle starts @7:00pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Please mark your calendars for upcoming events at Infant Jesus of Prague.

October 26^th–Trunk or Treat

December 6^th-Decorating the church for Christmas

December 7^th–St. Nicholas Celebration

December 14^th-Parish Christmas Party

BANS I:

John Lawrence Fleet III and Payton Marie Melia who will be married in our church on October 4, 2025.

PILGRIM VOCATION ICON PROGRAM:

Please watch the bulletin the next three weeks for announcements on the Pilgrim Vocation Icon Program of the Byzantine Catholic Church.

CANDLES:

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

For the week of Sept. 14-20, 2025, the left & right sanctuary candle is for David Smercansky from the Walsh Family.

HOLY CROSS

Let us not be ashamed to confess the Crucified. Let the Cross be our seal, made with boldness by our fingers on our brow, and on everything; over the bread we eat, and the cups we drink; in our comings in, and goings out; before we sleep, and when we rise up; when we are on the road, and when we are still. Great is that preservative; it is without price… it is the Sign of the faithful, and the dread of devils: for He triumphed over them in it, having made a show of them openly for when they see the Cross they are reminded of the Crucified; they are afraid of Him, who bruised the head of the serpent.

By St. Cyril of Jerusalem

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 6: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             For the parishioners

Sun. 7: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Sunday Before The

             Exaltation of the Cross

             For the Living & Deceased

             Members of the Altar &

             Rosary Society

Mon. 8: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

            Birth of the Theotokos

            For the parishioners

Tues. 9: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Special Intentions

Wed. 10: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Special Intentions

Thurs. 11: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Special Intentions

Fri. 12 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Special Intentions

Sat. 13: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             Saturday Before the

             Exaltation of the Cross

             For the parishioners

Sun. 14: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Exaltation of the Holy Cross

             +Sharon Mulichak from the

             Byzantine Social Club

Week of 08/31/2025

$               2963.00   Sunday Offering

$                 225.00   Holy Day

$                   10.00   Maintenance Fund

$                   81.00   Candles

$               1400.00   Maintenance Fund-in

                                 Mem. Of Sharon Mulichak

$             4679 .00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 32

Sunday: 56

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 on SUNDAY September 7th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

PURSE BINGO:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Hermitage is hosting a Purse Bingo on Saturday, September 27^th, doors open @ 5:00 pm and bingo starts @ 6:00 pm. Admission is $30 (18years and up). Call Megan @ 724-699-0613 or Donna @724-877-6736 for reservations.

THANK YOU!

Thank you to Gene and Matt Mulichak, Renee Weimer and family who have donated $1600.00 to our maintenance fund in memory of our dear parishioner + Sharon Mulichak. May God bless the entire Mulichak family and friends for their generosity to our parish.

ECF CLASSES:

ECF classes for all school-aged children (pre-school-high school) will begin Sunday, September 28^th. Pre-school-1^st grade will be during liturgy in the cry room. Second grade and up will be following 9:00 am liturgy @ 10:30 am.  Teachers are Christine Bero, Mary Sinowski and Elena Slemons. May God bless our teachers and students as we begin the new ECF year!

REVERSE RAFFLE:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, Campbell is having their annual Reverse raffle on Saturday, October 4^th at their church hall. Grand prize is $2500 along with other prizes, games and chances to win. Ticket numbers 1-200 are being sold at $100 per ticket ($150 with guest) which includes entry into the raffle, appetizers, dinner and open bar. Call 330-755-4831 for your ticket. Appetizers begin @5:00 pm followed by dinner & the raffle starts @7:00pm.

CORN ROAST:

ALL parishioners are invited to our church Corn Roast THIS WEDNESDAY September 10^th @ 5:30 pm in the pavilion. Hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments, beverages and corn will be provided. Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert. There is a sign-up sheet on the vestibule table-this is the last day to sign-up. We hope to see everyone there as we close the summer season!

CANDLES:

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

For the week of Sept. 7-13, 2025, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Lora Opsitnik from the Sheely family. There is no request for the right sanctuary candle.

THE CROSS RAISED FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE.

ANDREW OF CRETE: The cross is raised and appears above the earth, which until recently malice had kept hidden. It is raised, not to receive glory (for with Christ nailed to it what greater glory could it have?) but to give glory to God who is worshiped on it and proclaimed by it…. It is not surprising that the church rejoices in the cross of Christ and robes herself in festal clothes, revealing her bridal beauty as she honors this day. Nor is it surprising that this great throng of people has gathered together today to see the cross exposed aloft and to worship Christ whom they see raised upon it. For the cross is exposed in order to be raised and is raised to be exposed.

What cross? The cross, which a little while ago was hidden in a place called The Skull but now is everywhere adored. This is what we rejoice over today; this is what we celebrate; this is the point of the present feast; this is the manifestation of the mystery…. For this hidden and life-giving cross had to be exposed, set on high like a city on a hill or a lamp on a stand, for all the world to see. HOMILY II ON THE EXALTATION OF THE VENERABLE CROSS.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 30: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             +Anna Marie Bednar from

             Joe Rudinec  

Sun. 31: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            12^th Sunday after Pentecost

+Mary Lou Kasper from family

Mon. 1: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Labor Day – No Liturgy

Tues. 2: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Special Intentions

Wed. 3: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Special Intentions

Thurs. 4: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Special Intentions

Fri. 5 10:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Increase in Religious

             Vocations from Sacred

             Heart Society

Sat. 6: 6:00 pm@ Infant Jesus

             For the parishioners

Sun. 7: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

             Sunday Before The

             Exaltation of the Cross

             For the Living & Deceased

             Members of the Altar &

             Rosary Society

Collection Report

Week of 08/24/2025

$               1418.00   Sunday Offering

$                   40.00   Holy Day

$                   68.00   Candles

$                 200.00   Maintenance Fund-in

                                 Mem. Of Sharon Mulichak

$              1726 .00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 47

Sunday: 62

On –Line: 2

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 on SUNDAY September 7th at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcomed.

PURSE BINGO:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Hermitage is hosting a Purse Bingo on Saturday, September 27^th, doors open @ 5:00 pm and bingo starts @ 6:00 pm. Admission is $30 (18years and up). Call Megan @ 724-699-0613 or Donna @724-877-6736 for reservations.

ECF CLASSES:

ECF classes for all school-aged children (pre-school-high school) will begin Sunday, September 28^th. Pre-school-1^st grade will be during liturgy in the cry room. Second grade and up will be following 9:00 am liturgy @ 10:30 am.  Teachers are Christine Bero, Mary Sinowski and Elena Slemons. May God bless our teachers and students as we begin the new ECF year!

CHINESE AUCTION:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, Campbell is having their annual3-Tier Chinese Auction on Sunday, September 7^th in their church hall. Admission is $10 & includes 25 tier-one tickets and lunch (pasta bowl). Doors open @ Noon and drawings begin @ 2:15 pm. Over 200 great prizes, gift certificates and theme baskets all waiting to be won. A takeout pasta is available for $12.

REVERSE RAFFLE:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, Campbell is having their annual Reverse raffle on Saturday, October 4^th at their church hall. Grand prize is $2500 along with other prizes, games and chances to win. Ticket numbers 1-200 are being sold at $100 per ticket ($150 with guest) which includes entry into the raffle, appetizers, dinner and open bar. Call 330-755-4831 for your ticket. Appetizers begin @5:00 pm followed by dinner & the raffle starts @7:00pm.

CORN ROAST:

ALL parishioners are invited to our church Corn Roast on September 10^th @ 5:30 pm in the pavilion. Hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments, beverages and corn will be provided. Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert. There is a sign-up sheet on the vestibule table. We hope to see everyone there as we close the summer season!

CANDLES:

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

For the week of August 31-Sept. 6, 2025, the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Joseph Kollar from Karen & Kathy Kollar. There is no request for the left sanctuary candle.

The law and life. Origen: These command­ments are sufficient for someone entering on the ground level of the path of eternal life. But they are not sufficient to lead one to the higher life, and certainly not to perfection. One who fails in just one of these commandments cannot even enter the beginnings of life. Anyone who wishes to enter the early stages of the path of life must be free from adultery and murder and any kind of theft. For just as the adulterer and murderer will not enter into life, so neither will the thief. Many of those who are said to believe in Christ are guilty of this sin. Just look at their daily business and the way money is entrusted to them and the crafts they practice. commen­tary on Matthew 15.13.