Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.      28: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

            For the Parishioners

 

Sun.    29: 9:00 am at Infant Jesus

Sunday of the Samaritan Woman

+ Virginia Democko from Robert Democko

 

Mon.  30:  James the Greater

            Apostle

            No Liturgy

 

Tues.  1:  8:30 am at Infant Jesus

            +Michael Kraynak from

            Family and Friends

           

Wed. 2: 8:30 am at Infant Jesus

           +Edward Charles Botsko

            from Mark and Jennifer 

            Botsko

 

Thurs. 3:  8:30 am at Infant Jesus

+Eleanore Timko from Dick and Mary Prest

 

Fri.      4: 8:30 am at Infant Jesus

For World Peace thru Mother Mary and the Rosary by The Sacred Heart Society of St. Nicholas

 

Sat.      5: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

+Marian Izak from Gail Mahunik

 

Sun.    6: 9:00 am at Infant Jesus

            Sunday of The Man Born

            Blind

            Altar and Rosary Society

 

Collection Report 

Week of 04/22/2018

$         1810.00           Offertory

$            75.00             Candles

$             10.00             Maintenance Fund

$           105.00           Holy Day

$        2,000.00           TOTAL

 

 

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:        36

Sunday Attendance:         70

    

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Michael Vasilchek, Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home convalescing, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthier years.

 

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list, or receive get-well wishes, call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597.

 

CARPATHO-RUSYN SOCIETY:

Will sponsor on April 29^th at the Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH at 1:30 pm, the author, Dr. Michele Parvensky, PhD, “Wooden Churches of Rusyn Areas in Easter Europe.” She has traveled extensively throughout the Rusyn areas and questions about Eastern Europe and the Rusyns will be addressed.

SPRING FLING BINGO:

St. Nicholas is sponsoring this event on Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm @ Byzantine Center at the Grove, 3801 Shady Run Road, Youngstown, Ohio. The cost is $30 per person. This price includes a buffet luncheon and 8 games of bingo. A Chinese Auction & Bingo Ball Drop Raffles will also be offered. There will be many chances to win over $ 1,000 in prizes. Walk-ins welcome based on availability.

 

ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY:

Altar & Rosary Society will be sponsoring a coffee and donut social following Liturgy on Sunday, May 6^th. All parishioners are welcome and a Quarterly meeting will follow.

 

SLAVIC FEST:

St. Michael’s Byzantine Church will sponsor a Slavic Fest on Sunday, May 20^th from 11am-6pm at 2140 Highland Rd., Hermitage, PA 16148. They will be serving Holupki, Pirohi, Haluski, Palachinki, Baked Goods, and Beer/Wine, with Raffles and a live band!

 

NEW ENTRANCE:

As all can see, a new cement entrance was recently laid and the cost was $5,800.00. This was one of our projects for 2018. Thank you for the Maintenance Fund donations.

 

HELPING HANDS DAY:

The GCU is partnering with the youth and adults of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh and Friends of the Sisters of St. Basil in a day dedicated to beautifying the grounds at Mount Saint Macrina in Uniontown, PA on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 9:00 am. If unable to attend, please help with a monetary donation:

Helping Hands Day

GCU Fraternal Department

5400 Tuscarawas Rd.

Beaver, PA 15009

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The Left Candle is for +Don Chachko from Tillie Chachko and Family and the Right Candle is in Honor of Sophie Cimino on her 99^th Birthday from Ken and Bernie Litwin.

 

CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN

CHRISTOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE                 

Liturgical Schedule

 

 

Sat.      21: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

+Morris & Nadine Mahunik from Gail Mahunik

 

Sun.    22: Sunday of the Paralytic

9:00 am at Infant Jesus

+Steve Democko from Robert Democko

 

Mon.  23:  George-Great Martyr  

           6:30 pm at Infant Jesus

            +Peter Kasper from Clair

            Sybelnik

 

Tues.  24:  No Liturgy

           

Wed.  25: Mid-Pentecost

8:30 am at Infant Jesus

           +John Uhlar from Chris and

Amy Kraynak

 

Thurs. 26:  8:30 am at Infant Jesus

+Eleanore Timko from Lil Huzjak

 

Fri.      27: 8:30 am at Infant Jesus

+Mary Bell from Mr. and Mrs. Emiddio Caparso

 

Sat.      28: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

            For the Parishioners

 

Sun.    29: 9:00 am at Infant Jesus

Sunday of the Samaritan Woman

+ Virginia Democko from Robert Democko

 

Collection Report 

Week of 04/015/2018

$         1285.00           Offertory

$           179.00            Candles

$              70.41            Gas Royalties

$            225.00            Easter

$            40.00                         Maintenance Fund

$               5.00           Holy Day

$         1834.41           TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:        24

Sunday Attendance:         60 

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Michael Vasilchek at Mercy Health – Main Campus, and Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthier years.

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list, or receive get-well wishes, call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The social club will have their next gathering on April 25, @ 6:00 pm in the church. Group A in charge.

ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY:

Altar & Rosary Society will be sponsoring a coffee and donut social following Liturgy on Sunday, May 6^th. All parishioners are welcome and a quarterly meeting will follow.

CONGRATULATIONS!!:

Congratulations to Fr. Michael who has been recently appointed to serve on the Presbyteral Council of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh for a term of five years.

 

GCU LODGE 422:

THEY WILL BE SPONSORING A COFFEE AND DONUT SOCIAL FOLLOWING LITURGY, TODAY, APRIL 22.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND.

SLAVIC FEST:

St. Michael’s Byzantine Church will sponsor a Slavic Fest on Sunday, May 20^th from 11am-6pm at 2140 Highland Rd., Hermitage, PA 16148. They will be serving Holupki, Pirohi, Haluski, Palachinki, Baked Goods, and Beer/Wine, with Raffles and a live band!

ADDENDUM/CORRECTION: AMERICAN SLOVAK CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

The association is holding a celebration” Honoring Your Eastern European Heritage” on Sunday, April 22, 2018. @ 5:30 pm at the Father Snock Center (in the former St. Matthias School), 2800 Shady Run Road. They will also honor + George Novak and +Steven Dubos.

CARPATHO-RUSYN SOCIETY:

Will sponsor at the Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH at 1:30 pm, the author, Dr. Michael Parvensky, PhD, “Wooden Churches of Rusyn Areas in Easter Europe.”

SPRING FLING BINGO:

St. Nicholas is sponsoring this event on Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm @ Byzantine Center at the Grove, 3801 Shady Run Road, Youngstown, Ohio. The cost is $30 per person. This price includes a buffet luncheon and 8 games of bingo. A Chinese Auction & Bingo Ball Drop Raffles will also be offered. There will be many chances to win over $ 1,000 in prizes. For reservations please call (330) 782-6388. Major credit cards accepted and reservations are requested. Walk-ins welcome based on availability.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The Left is for strength for Matthew John Skurich from Mother Monica Skurich and the Right is for the Happiness of  Matteo Jalen Skurich from Baba Monica Skurich.

 

CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN

CHRISTOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE

 

 

 

 

Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat.      14: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

+Michael Virostek Sr. from Family

 

Sun.    15: Sunday of the Ointment -Bearers

9:00 am +Peter Kasper from Helen Brill

 

Mon.  16:  No Liturgy

 

Tues.  17:  8:30 am @ Infant Jesus

            + Edward Charles Botsko from Dr. James J. & Teri Botsko

 

Wed.  18: 8:30 am @Infant Jesus

            + John Uhlar  from Chris & Amy Kraynak

 

Thurs. 19:  8:30 am @ Infant Jesus

+Eleanore Timko from Loretta & George Dindo

 

Fri.      20: 8:30 am @ Infant Jesus

+Michael Kraynak from Family and Friends

 

Sat.      21: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

+Morris & Nadine Mahunik from Gail Mahunik

 

Sun.    22: Sunday of the Paralytic Man

9:00 am +Steve Democko from Robert Democko

Collection Report 

Week of 04/08/2018

$         1125.00           Offertory

$             69.00            Candles

$            393.00           Maintenance Fund

$           145.00           Holy Day

$         1732.00           TOTAL

               

 

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:        54

Sunday Attendance:         62

 

Announcements and information

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthier years.

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list, or receive get-well wishes, call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597.

 

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The social club will have their next gathering on April 25, 2018 @ 6:00 pm in the church. Group A is in charge. All new members are welcome!!!!!

 

FEED OUR VALLEY:

This is the last weekend to donate items for feed our valley. Thank you to all parishioners who gave so generously.

 

WOMEN”S SPIRITUALITY:

Women’s Spirituality Day is on May 5, 2018. Contact (412) 322-8773 for more information.

HOLY FAMILY INFANT OF PRAGUE CHILD:

The Holy Family Infant of Prague Guild invites all to celebrate 75 years honoring the Infant of Prague Guilds in the Youngstown Diocese. Please join in prayer on April 26, 2018, at St. Dominic’s Church, 77 East Lucius Ave., Youngstown, Ohio. Confession starts at 11:15 am, followed by the Rosary, Mass, Prayers and lunch at the Parish Center at 1:00 pm.  The day will conclude with a  spiritual conference by Fr. Vincent DeLucia.  Cost is $10.00/person. Reservations much be made by April 18^th. Please send you reservation payable to Holy Family Infant Jesus Guild c/o 2729 Center Rd., Poland, OH 44514.

AMERICAN SLOVAK CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

The association is holding a celebration” Honoring Your Eastern European Heritage” on Friday, April 20, 2018. It will be held at the Father Snock Center (in the former St. Matthias School), 2800 Shady Run Road, at 5:30pm. Light refreshments will be available. All are welcome

ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY:

We are still accepting dues of $5.00 for this wonderful organization.  Send to Mary Beth Hayer, 1063 Runge Ave, Struthers, Ohio 44471

SPRING FLING BINGO:

St. Nicholas is sponsoring this event on Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm @ Byzantine Center at the Grove, 3801 Shady Run Road, Youngstown, Ohio. The cost is $30 per person. This price includes a buffet luncheon and 8 games of bingo. A Chinese Auction & Bingo Ball Drop Raffles will also be offered. There will be many chances to win over $ 1,000 in prizes. For reservations please call (330) 782-6388. Major credit cards accepted and reservations are requested. Walk-ins welcome based on availability.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. There is no sanctuary candles offered for this week.

 

CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN

CHRISTOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE

Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat.      7: Bright Saturday

            6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

+Edward Vrabel from Barbara Pucci

 

Sun.    8: Thomas Sunday

            9:00 am at Infant Jesus

            For the Parishioners

 

Mon. 9:  8:30 am at Infant Jesus

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

 

Tues.  10: No Liturgy

 

Wed.  11: 8:30 am at Infant Jesus

+Eleanor Timko from Tom Zamary

 

Thurs.12:  8:30 am at Infant Jesus

+Mary Bell from Mrs. and Mrs. Stephen Kovach

 

Fri.      13: 8:30 am at Infant Jesus

+Michael Kraynak from Family and Friends

 

Sat.      14: 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

+Michael Virostek Sr. from Family

 

Sun.    15: Sunday of the Ointment -Bearers

9:00 am +Peter Kasper from Helen Brill

 

Collection Report 

Week of 04/01/2018

$           737.00             Offertory

$           116.00            Candles

$              95.00           Maintenance Fund

$        4,916.00            Easter

$            110.00            Palm Sunday

$            247.00            Holy Thursday

$           476.00           Good Friday             

$            605.00           Resurrection

$             25.00            Annuciation      ____                

$        7,327.00            TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:        55

Sunday Attendance:         150 

 

Announcements and information

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthier years.

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list, or receive get-well wishes, call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597.

ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY:

All Parishioners are invited to join this wonderful association. Members pray the rosary the first Sunday of each month at 8:30 am. Dues are $5.00/year and you can enclose your dues in the envelope that is on the table in the vestibule and deposit it in the collection basket. You may also remit your dues to Mary Beth Hayer, 1063 Runge Ave., Struthers, OH 44471. Contact Elaine Chachko for more

information.

THANK YOU

Thank you to all parishioners for your generous contributions this Easter season. May God bless you!

 

HOLY FAMILY INFANT OF PRAGUE CHILD:

The Holy Family Infant of Prague Guild invites all to celebrate 75 years honoring the Infant of Prague Guilds in the Youngstown Diocese. Please join in prayer on April 26, 2018, at St. Dominic’s Church, 77 East Lucius Ave., Youngstown, Ohio. Confession starts at 11:15 am, followed by the Rosary, Mass, Prayers and lunch at the Parish Center at 1:00 pm.  The day will conclude with a  spiritual conference by Fr. Vincent DeLucia.  Cost is $10.00/person. Reservations much be made by April 18^th. Please send you reservation payable to Holy Family Infant Jesus Guild c/o 2729 Center Rd., Poland, OH 44514.

 

FEED OUR VALLEY:

GCU 442 and the Byzantine Social Club are sponsoring “Feed Our Valley” to help the Second Harvest Food Bank. Most needed food items are cereal, peanut butter, canned vegetables, canned fruit, tuna fish, dry pasta, canned soup and macaroni and cheese.  We will be collecting food from March 4th-April 15^th. Place donated food in the yellow bin in the church vestibule.

WOMAN’S SPIRITUALITY:

There is Woman’s Spirituality Day on May 5, 2018 and for further information please contact the Office of Religious Education in Pittsburgh at

412-322-8773

AMERICAN SLOVAK CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

The association is holding a celebration” Honoring Your Eastern European Heritage” on Friday, April 20, 2018. It will be held at the Father Snock Center (in the former St. Matthias School), 2800 Shady Run Road, at 5:30pm. Light refreshments will be available. All are welcome

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The Left candle is for the health and prosperity of Janice and David Hartzell and the Right Candle is in memory of +Mary Hayer by Mary Beth Hayer and Janice and David Hartzell.

CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN

CHRISTOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE

Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat.      31: Resurrection Martins with Procession and Blessing of Pascha Baskets

5:00 pm St. Nicholas

7:30 pm Infant Jesus

Sun.    1: Resurrection of our Lord-

Pasha and  Solemn Blessing of Pascha Baskets

9:00 am at Infant Jesus for

The Living and Deceased Members of the Altar and Rosary Society     

Mon. 2:  Bright Monday

6:30 pm at Infant Jesus

+Eleanor Timko from Lora Opsitnik

Tues.  3: Bright Tuesday

6:00 pm at St. Nicholas

+Fr. Michael Kraynak from Chris and Amy Kraynak

Wed.  4: Bright Wednesday 

No Liturgy

Thurs.5:  Bright Thursday

8:30am at Infant Jesus

+Joe Pavlov from Philomena Virostek and Glenn Rivenback

Fri.      6: Bright Friday

8:30 am at Infant Jesus

Living and Deceased Member of the Sacred Heart Society of St. Nicholas

6:30 pm Infant Jesus

Sat.      7: Bright Saturday

            6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

+Edward Vrabel from Barbara Pucci

Sun.    8: Thomas Sunday

            9:00 am at Infant Jesus

            For the Parishioners

           

 

Collection Report 

Week of 03/18/2018

$         2322.00                          Offertory

$           185.00                         Vigil Lights

$             50.00            Maintenance Fund

$            49.64                      Gas Royalities

$             10.00                 Holiday Flowers

$          285.00                            Holy Day

$               2.00                   Initial Offering

$            87.50                    ______ Candles                 

$        2986.14                              TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:        51

Sunday Attendance:           80 

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthier years.

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list, or receive get-well wishes, call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597.

ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY:

All Parishioners are invited to join this wonderful association. Members pray the rosary the first Sunday of each month at 8:30 am. Dues are $5.00/year and you can enclose your dues in the envelope that is on the table in the vestibule and deposit it in the collection basket. You may also remit your dues to Mary Beth Hayer, 1063 Runge Ave., Struthers, OH 44471. Contact Elaine Chachko for more information.

EASTER BLESSINGS:

Father Michael, Maryna, Andriy and Emma wish all a Blessed and Happy Easter.

 

HOLY FAMILY INFANT OF PRAGUE CHILD:

The Holy Family Infant of Prague Guild invites all to celebrate 75 years honoring the Infant of Prague Guilds in the Youngstown Diocese. Please join in prayer on April 26, 2018, at St. Dominic’s Church, 77 East Lucius Ave., Youngstown, Ohio. Confession starts at 11:15 am, followed by the Rosary, Mass, Prayers and lunch at the Parish Center at 1:00 pm.  The day will conclude with a  spiritual conference by Fr. Vincent DeLucia.  Cost is $10.00/person. Reservations much be made by April 18^th. Please send you reservation payable to Holy Family Infant Jesus Guild c/o 2729 Center Rd., Poland, OH 44514.

 

FEED OUR VALLEY:

GCU 442 and the Byzantine Social Club are sponsoring “Feed Our Valley” to help the Second Harvest Food Bank. Most needed food items are cereal, peanut butter, canned vegetables, canned fruit, tuna fish, dry pasta, canned soup and macaroni and cheese.  We will be collecting food from March 4th-April 15^th. Place donated food in the yellow bin in the church vestibule.

 

THANK YOU:

A special thank you for all parishioners who donated items, helped bake and purchased Easter paska bread for our church. Also, a heartfelt thank you to Mary Novak for organizing the fundraiser, and her sister, Anna Mamone, who was our “head baker.” A profit report will be forth coming.  

EASTER FLOWERS:

There is a list of parishioners who donated money for Easter Flowers in memory and/or honor of their Loved Ones, which is located on the bulletin board in the vestibule. Thank you for generosity.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The Left candle is for the good health of Jeff Hoxworth and the Right candle is for the good health Abigail Muresan, both from Ron and JoAnne Hoxworth.

 

CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN

CHRISTOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE

Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat.      24: Saturday of Lazarus

6:00 pm For the Parishioners

Sun.    25: PALM SUNDAY Annunciation of the Theotokos

9:00 am + Gertrude Magulik from Paul and Mary Kasper

Mon.  26:  8:30 am

            Lenten Hours

Tues.  27: 6:30 pm at St. Michael’s

            Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

            Followed by Reconciliation           

Wed.  28:  At Infant Jesus

5:30 pm-6:30 pm

Reconciliation

6:30 pm Pre-Sanctified Liturgy And Healing Service with Anointing

Thurs. 29:  At Infant Jesus

5:30-6:30 pm Reconciliation

6:30 pm Liturgy of St. Basil the Great with Vespers

Fri.      30: Good Friday

Atonement Vespers & Burial Procession of our Lord

4:30 pm St. Nick’s

6:30 pm Infant Jesus

Sat.      31: Resurrection Martins     with Procession and

            Blessing of Paschal

            Baskets

            5:00 pm St. Nicholas

            7:30 pm Infant Jesus

Sun.    1: Resurrection of our Lord

            Pasha

            Solemn Blessing of Paschal

            9:00 am at Infant Jesus for

            The Living and Deceased

            Members of the Altar and   

            Rosary Society          

           

 

Collection Report 

Week of 03/18/2018

$         1405.00                          Offertory

$             35.00            Maintenance Fund

$            10.00                                    BCW

$             10.00                 Holiday Flowers

$             60.00                            Holy Day

$               5.00                   Initial Offering

$            53.50                    ______ Candles                 

$        1578.50                              TOTAL

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Pearl Tablack, and Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  May God grant to all the sick of our parish many blessed, happy and healthier years.

ATTENTION:

If any parishioner or family member is ill & would like to be on the pray list, or receive get-well wishes, call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597.

EASTER (PASKA) BREAD:

Pick up for Easter bread, Paska, will be this Wednesday, March 28^th at 5:30pm-6:30pm, before Pre-
Sanctified Liturgy at Infant Jesus, and ½ hour after 7:30 pm-8:00 pm.

 SPAGHETTI DINNER:

St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic church, Campbell, is having their annual spaghetti dinner on Palm Sunday, 405 Robinson Rd. from Noon-3pm. Tickets are $9.00/dinner and children 12 and under are $4.00. Please support!

EASTER CANDY DAY:

Easter candy distribution will be this Sunday, March 25^th after Divine Liturgy.

ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY:

All Parishioners are invited to join this wonderful association. Members pray the rosary the first Sunday of each month at 8:30 am. Dues are $5.00/year and you can enclose your dues in the envelope that is on the table in the vestibule and deposit it in the collection basket. You may also remit your dues to Mary Beth Hayer, 1063 Runge Ave., Struthers, OH 44471. Contact Elaine Chachko for more information.

 

HOLY FAMILY INFANT OF PRAGUE CHILD:

The Holy Family Infant of Prague Guild invites all to celebrate 75 years honoring the Infant of Prague Guilds in the Youngstown Diocese. Please join in prayer on April 26, 2018, at St. Dominic’s Church, 77 East Lucius Ave., Youngstown, Ohio. Confession starts at 11:15 am, followed by the Rosary, Mass, Prayers and lunch at the Parish Center at 1:00 pm.  The day will conclude with a  spiritual conference by Fr. Vincent DeLucia.  Cost is $10.00/person. Reservations much be made by April 18^th. Please send you reservation payable to Holy Family Infant Jesus Guild c/o 2729 Center Rd., Poland, OH 44514.

 

FEED OUR VALLEY:

GCU 442 and the Byzantine Social Club are sponsoring “Feed Our Valley” to help the Second Harvest Food Bank. Most needed food items are cereal, peanut butter, canned vegetables, canned fruit, tuna fish, dry pasta, canned soup and macaroni and cheese.  We will be collecting food from March 4th-April 15^th. Place donated food in the yellow bin in the church vestibule.

 

PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY:

Tuesday, March 27^th, at 6:30 pm St. Michael’s Church in Campbell will have Pre-Sanctified Liturgy followed by confessions and a social in their church hall. All are encouraged to attend! Hope to see all there!

 

INFANT JESUS FINANCIAL REPORT as of 12/31/2017:

Parish Savings:       $576,269.53

Primary Checking:  $31,488.68

Profit/Loss for 2107 = (12,211.74)

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

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

 

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.     17: Akathistos Saturday

6:00 pm + Michael Virostek Sr. from Family

 

Sun.    18: 8^th Sunday of the Great Fast St. Mary of Egypt

9:00 am + Don Chachko from Tillie Chachko and Family

Mon.  19:  NO LITURGY

 

Tues.  20: 8:30 am Infant Jesus

            Lenten Hours

                       

Wed.  21:  6:30 pm Infant Jesus Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

           

Thurs. 22:  8:30 am Infant Jesus

            Lenten Hours

             

Fri.     23: 4:00pm St. Nick’s

Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

 

Sat.     24: Saturday of Lazarus

6:00 pm For the Parishioners

 

Sun.    25: PALM SUNDAY Annunciation of the Theotokos

9:00 am + Gertrude Magulik from Paul and Mary Kasper

 

 

Collection Report 

Week of 03/11/2018

$         1058.00                         Offertory

$             70.00           Maintenance Fund

$             20.00                        BCW

$             56.00                  Candles                 

$        1204.00                              TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:        37

Sunday Attendance:           55 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty,Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes.

 

EASTER (PASKA) BREAD:

We will be baking and selling Paska Bread for this Easter. Plain and with Raisin will both be $8.00 each. Pick up will be on Wednesday March 28^th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Infant Jesus. Order forms are on the vestibule table. Deadline to order is March 23.

We are also asking for volunteers and /or donations to help make the bread on Monday March 26^th and Tuesday March 27^th. Sign-up sheet is also on the vestibule table.

FEED OUR VALLEY:

GCU 442 and the Byzantine Social Club are sponsoring “Feed Our Valley” to help the Second Harvest Food Bank. Most needed food items are cereal, peanut butter, canned vegetables, canned fruit, tuna fish, dry pasta, canned soup and macaroni and cheese.  We will be collecting food from March 4th-April 15^th. Place donated food in the yellow bin in the church vestibule.

 

EASTER CANDY DAY:

GCU 442 will be giving Easter Candy to all children 14 and under on March 25, 2018. A sign-up sheet is on the vestibule table. All children are welcome to participate.

 

ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY:

All Parishioners are invited to join this wonderful association. Members pray the rosary the first Sunday of each month at 8:30 am. Dues are $5.00/year and you can enclose your dues in the envelope that is on the table in the vestibule and deposit it in the collection basket. You may also remit your dues to Mary Beth Hayer, 1063 Runge Ave., Struthers, OH 44471. Contact Elain Chachko for more information.

GCU JUNIOR BOWLING TOURNAMENT:

Reminder: the GCU bowling tournament is this weekend at Camelot Lanes in Boardman. Check-in is at 12 noon for all children who signed up.

 

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

Communion Brunch for social club members will be on Sunday, March 18 for those who are planning to attend at Eat N Park Restaurant on Market Street, Boardman at 11:30 am. Hope to see all members there.

 

INFANT JESUS FINANCIAL REPORT as of 12/31/2017:

Parish Savings:       $576,269.53

Primary Checking:  $31,488.68

Profit/Loss for 2107 = (12,211.74)

A Financial Report is located in the vestibule.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The left candle is for Don Chachko from Tillie Chachko and Family and there is no request for the right candle.

 

 

 

Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat. 10: 4th All Souls Saturday

            6:00 pm + Eleanore Timko from John, Gail & Jeff Walsh

 

Sun. 11: 3^rd Sunday of the Great Fast – Veneration of the Cross

            9:00 am + David Lesko from Tom & Joyce Lesko

 

Mon.  12:  NO LITURGY

 

Tues.  13: 8:30 am Infant Jesus

            Lenten Hours

                       

Wed.   14:  6:30 pm Infant Jesus Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

           

Thurs. 15:  8:30 am Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete

            4:00 pm Infant Jesus

             Baptism of Emma Sofia

             

Fri.     16: 4:00pm St. Nick’s

          Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

 

Sat.     17: Akathistos Saturday

        6:00 pm + Michael Virostok Sr. from Family

 

Sun.    18: 8^th Sunday of the Great Fast St. Mary of Egypt

            9:00 am + Don Chachko from Tillie Chachko and Family

 

Collection Report 

Week of 03/04/2018

$         1276.00                         Offertory

$           244.00              Holiday Flowers

$              10.00                      Easter Vigil

$            428.00          Maintenance Fund

$             78.87                  Gas Royalties

$             63.00                                   BCW

$             81.00                  Candles                 

$        2,032.00                             TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:        47

Sunday Attendance:           65 

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes.

 

EASTER CANDY DAY:

GCU 442 will be giving Easter Candy to all children 14 and under on March 25, 2018. A sign-up sheet is on the vestibule table. All children are welcome to participate.

 

FEED OUR VALLEY:

GCU 442 and the Byzantine Social Club are sponsoring “Feed Our Valley” to help the Second Harvest Food Bank. Collection of food will be from March 4^th to April 15^th

 

EASTER (PASKA) BREAD:

We will be baking and selling Paska Bread for this Easter. Plain and with Raisin will both be $8.00 each. Pick up will be on Wednesday March 28^th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Infant Jesus. Order forms are on the vestibule table. Deadline to order is March 23.

We are also asking for volunteers and /or donations to help make the bread on Monday March 26^th and Tuesday March 27^th. Sign-up sheet is also on the vestibule table.

ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY:

All Parishioners are invited to join this wonderful association. Members pray the rosary the first Sunday of each month at 8:30 am. Dues are $5.00/year and you can enclose your dues in the envelope that is on the table in the vestibule and deposit it in the collection basket. You may also remit your dues to Mary Beth Hayer, 1063 Runge Ave., Struthers, OH 44471. Contact Elain Chachko for more information.

 

INFANT JESUS FINANCIAL REPORT as of 12/31/2017:

Parish Savings:       $576,269.53

Primary Checking:  $31,488.68

Profit/Loss for 2107 = (12,211.74)

A Financial Report is located in the vestibule.

 

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

Communion Brunch for social club members will be on Sunday, March 18 at Eat N Park Restaurant on Market Street, Boardman. Group B is in charge. Let us know if you will be attending by calling Mary Novak @(330) 757-4641 or Sharon Mulichak @ (330) 207-8412. We have the space reserved at 11:30 and will eat after Father Michael finishes mass at St Nicholas. Hope to see all members there.

 

GCU JUNIOR BOWLING TOURNAMENT:

The annual Junior Bowling Tournament will be held on Sunday March, 18^th at Camelot Lanes in Boardman. All children 5-18 years old are welcome. There is no charge and a light lunch with prizes will follow. Sign-in starts at 12:30 and bowling will begin at 1:00 p.m. A sign-up sheet and applications will be available also in the vestibule.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

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

 

Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat.     3: 3^rd All Souls Saturday

            6:00 pm For the Parishioners

 

Sun.    4: 3^rd Sunday of the Great Fast – Veneration of the Cross

            9:00 am Living and Deceased Member of the Altar Rosary Society

 

Mon.  5:  NO LITURGY

 

Tues.  6: 8:30 am Infant Jesus

            Lenten Hours

                       

Wed.   7:  6:30 pm Infant Jesus Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

           

Thurs. 8:  8:30 am Infant Jesus

            Lenten Hours   

             

Fri.     9: 4:00pm St. Nick’s

Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

 

Sat. 10: 4th All Souls Saturday

            6:00 pm + Eleanore Timko from John, Gail & Jeff Walsh

 

Sun. 11: 3^rd Sunday of the Great Fast – Veneration of the Cross

            9:00 am + David Lesko from Tom & Joyce Lesko

 

Collection Report 

Week of 02/25/2018

$         1561.00                         Offertory

$           244.00              Holiday Flowers

$              50.00          Maintenance Fund

$             16.00                                Initial

$               5.00                                   BCW

$           156.00                  Candles                 

$        2,032.00                             TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:        37

Sunday Attendance:           75 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Patricia Flaherty all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes.

 

BAPTISM UPDATE/REMINDER

The deadline to sign up for the Baptism dinner for Emma Sofia is THIS Sunday March 4, 2018.

 

EASTER CANDY DAY:

GCU 442 will be giving Easter Candy to all children 14 and under on March 25, 2018. A sign-up sheet is on the vestibule table. All children are welcome to participate.

 

EASTER (PASKA) BREAD:

We will be baking and selling Paska Bread for this Easter. Plain and with Raisin will both be $8.00 each. Pick up will be on Wednesday March 28^th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Infant Jesus. Order forms are on the vestibule table. Deadline to order is March 23.

We are also asking for volunteers and /or donations to help make the bread on Monday March 26^th and Tuesday March 27^th. Sign-up sheet is also on the vestibule table.

ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY:

The Altar & Rosary Society will be sponsoring coffee and donuts after 9:00a.m. Liturgy on March 4, 2018. A meeting will follow with election of new officers. If interested in joining, the cost is $5.00 a year. All parishioners are welcome for coffee and donuts, and are encouraged to join this wonderful association.

THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH, THE ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY PRAY THE ROSARY AT 8:30a.m.

 

FEED OUR VALLEY:

GCU 442 and the Byzantine Social Club are sponsoring “Feed Our Valley” to help the Second Harvest Food Bank. Collection of food will be from March 4^th to April 15^th.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

Communion Brunch for social club members will be on Sunday, March 18 at Eat N Park Restaurant on Market Street, Boardman. Group B is in charge. Let us know if you will be attending by calling Mary Novak @(330) 757-4641 or Sharon Mulichak @ (330) 207-8412. We have the space reserved at 11:30 and will eat after Father Michael finishes mass at St Nicholas. Hope to see all members there.

GCU JUNIOR BOWLING TOURNAMENT:

The annual Junior Bowling Tournament will be held on Sunday March, 18^th at Camelot Lanes in Boardman. All children 5-18 years old are welcome. There is no charge and a light lunch with prizes will follow. Sign-in starts at 12:30 and bowling will begin at 1:00p.m. A sign-up sheet and applications will be available also in the vestibule.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The left & right candles are for the health &well-being of David & Michael J. Hritz from the Hritz family

Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat.     24: 2^nd All Souls Saturday

            6:00 pm + Edward Charles Botsko from Mark and Jennifer Botsko

 

Sun. 25: 2^ND Sunday of the Great Fast

            9:00 am + Steve Democko from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stash

 

Mon.  26:  NO LITURGY

 

Tues. 27: 8:30 am Infant Jesus

            Lenten Hours

                       

Wed.   28:  6:30 pm Infant Jesus Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

           

Thurs. 1:  8:30 am Infant Jesus

            Lenten Hours   

             

Fri.     2: 4:00pm St. Nick’s

Pre-Sanctified Liturgy for Addiction Recovery from Sacred Heart Society

 

Sat.     3: 3^rd All Souls Saturday

            6:00 pm For the Parishioners

 

Sun.    4: 3^rd Sunday of the Great Fast – Veneration of the Cross

8:30 am- Reciting of the Rosary

            9:00 am Living and Deceased Member of the Altar Rosary Society

 

Announcements and information:

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, Patricia Flaherty and Joe Sinowski (post knee surgery) all at home, and the rest of our parishioners who are in nursing homes and at home convalescing.  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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes.

 

BAPTISM UPDATE/DATE CHANGE:

The deadline to sign up for the Baptism dinner for Emma Sofia is Sunday March 4, 2018.

 

EASTER CANDY DAY:

GCU 442 will be giving Easter Candy to all children 14 and under on March 25, 2018. A sign-up sheet is on the vestibule table. All children are welcome to participate.

 

EASTER (PASKA) BREAD:

We will be baking and selling Paska Bread for this Easter. Plain and with Raisin will both be $8.00 each. Pick up will be on Wednesday March 28^th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Infant Jesus. Order forms are on the vestibule table.

We are also asking for volunteers and /or donations to help make the bread on Monday March 26^th and Tuesday March 27^th. Sign-up sheet is also on the vestibule table.

 

ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY:

The Altar & Rosary Society will be sponsoring coffee and donuts after 9:00a.m. Liturgy on March 4, 2018. A meeting will follow with election of new officers. If interested in joining, the cost is $5.00 a year. All parishioners are welcome for coffee and donuts, and are encouraged to join this wonderful association.

THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH, THE ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY PRAY THE ROSARY AT 8:30a.m.

 

FEED OUR VALLEY:

GCU 442 and the Byzantine Social Club are sponsoring “Feed Our Valley” to help the Second Harvest Food Bank. Collection of food will be from March 4^th to April 15^th.

GCU JUNIOR BOWLING TOURNAMENT:

The annual Junior Bowling Tournament will be held on Sunday March, 18^th at Camelot Lanes in Boardman. All children 5-18 years old are welcome. There is no charge and a light lunch with prizes will follow. Sign-in starts at 12:30 and bowling will begin at 1:00p.m. A sign-up sheet and applications will be available also in the vestibule.

 

CARPATHO_RUSYN SOCIETY:

All are invited on Sunday February 25^th, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the Butler Institute of Art to watch and discuss the documentary “Even Tears Were Not Enough” with the producers and the society.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.