Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church

Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat. 17: Commemoration of the Miracle of the Great-Martyr Theodore

6:00 pm Infant Jesus

For the Parishioners

 

Sun.    18: 1^st Sunday of the Great Fast

            9:00 am + Darlene Kassan from Mary Lou Kasper

 

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: 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

           

 

Collection Report 

Week of 02/11/2018

$         1183.00                           Offertory

$           127.67                    Gas Royalties

$              70.00         Maintenance Fund

$             20.00                                   Initial

$             10.00                             Holy Day

$           124.00                                Candles  

$         1534.67                             TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:        44

Sunday Attendance:           42

 

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.

 

CONCERT:

Saturday, February 17, 2018, after Divine Liturgy, Allison and Sairey Miller will perform a Harp Concerto.  Everyone is welcome.

 

 ST. ANN’S

“Lock-In Retreat” for teenagers and young adults on Saturday, March 3 at 1:00 pm to Sunday,

March 4 at 1:00 pm. St. Ann’s is located at 4310 Kirk Road, Austintown, Ohio.  Admission is $30.00 and includes presentations, meals, t-shirts and fun.  Please contact Deacon Myron Spak at 412-303-9086 or mjspak@vrison.net if interested.

.

SAVE THE DATE:

The Sixth Annual Women’s Retreat “Good Thoughts & Internal Peace” will be held this year at The Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Retreat Center in Carey, Ohio. The retreat will be held on Friday, March 2 through March 4, 2018. Retreat master is Father Marek Visnovsky. Watch the bulletin for further information.

 

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The social club will conduct a brief meeting after pre-sanctified liturgy on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Dues of $7.50/person will be collected and a communion brunch for member will be Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Eat N Park restaurant on Market Street.

 

 

CCD:

CCD, Catechetical Classes, will continue to be held on Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm at The Grove on Shady Run. We hope to see more participants this semester and look forward to much enrichment.

 

 

BAPTISM UPDATE/DATE CHANGE:

Father Michael and Maryna warmly invite all parishioners to the Baptism or their new daughter, Emma Sofia, which is rescheduled for, Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 4:00 pm at Infant Jesus of Prague Church.

 

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left Sanctuary and the Right Sanctuary candle are both for the health and well-being of Cheryl Hough.

 

 

 

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.    10:  All Holy and Ascetical Fathers and Mothers

            6:00 pm +Michael Virostek Sr. from Family 

Sun.    11: Sunday of Cheesefare

            9:00 am +Patricia Huff from Joyce and Tom Lesko           

Mon.  12:  8:30 am Infant Jesus – First Day of the Great Fast Special Lenten Service

Tues.  13: 8:30 am Infant Jesus

           + Mary Terlecky form Myron Terlecky

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

            + Edward Vrabel from Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Swindler

Thurs 15:  NO LITURGY              

Fri.     16: 4:00pm St. Nick’s

Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

Sat. 17: Commemoration of the Miracle of the Great-Martyr Theodore

6:00 pm Infant Jesus

For the Parishioners

Sun.    18: 1^st Sunday of the Great Fast

            9:00 am + Darlene Kassan from Mary Lou Kasper

 

Collection Report 

Week of 02/04/2018

$         1264.00                         Offertory

$             20.00               Easter Offering

$            368.00          Maintenance Fund      

$           238.00                            Holy Day

$           114.00                  Candles                 

$        2004.00                              TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:        37

Sunday Attendance:           45

 

 

 

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.

ST. MICHAEL’S:

St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Campbell is having a Haluski sale on the First Friday of The Great Fast, February 16, 2018 at their church hall, 405 Robinson Rd., Campbell.  $8.00/qt., eat-in or take-out; hours are from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Call 330-770-9213 for pre-orders or 330-755-5688 on the day of.

CONCERT:

Saturday, February 17, 2018, after Divine Liturgy, Allison and Sairey Miller will perform a Harp Concerto.  Everyone is welcome.

 

ST. ANN’S

“Lock-In Retreat” for teenagers and young adults on Saturday, March 3 at 1:00 pm to Sunday,

March 4 at 1:00 pm. St. Ann’s is located at 4310 Kirk Road, Austintown, Ohio.  Admission is $30.00 and includes presentations, meals, t-shirts and fun.  Please contact Deacon Myron Spak at 412-303-9086 or mjspak@vrison.net if interested.

 

SAVE THE DATE:

The Sixth Annual Women’s Retreat “Good Thoughts & Internal Peace” will be held this year at The Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Retreat Center in Carey, Ohio. The retreat will be held on Friday, March 2 through March 4, 2018. Retreat master is Father Marek Visnovsky. Watch the bulletin for further information.

 

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The social club will conduct a brief meeting after pre-sanctified liturgy on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Dues of $7.50/person will be collected and a communion brunch for member will be Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Eat N Park restaurant on Market Street.

 

CCD:

CCD, Catechetical Classes, will continue to be held on Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm at The Grove on Shady Run. We hope to see more participants this semester and look forward to much enrichment.

 

STRICT FAST:

Reminder, Monday, February 12, 2018 is the first day of the Great Fast, and as a Byzantine Catholic we must abstain from all meat and dairy products.

 

BAPTISM:

Father Michael and Maryna warmly invite all parishioners to the Baptism or their new daughter, Emma Sofia, on March 8, 2018 at 4:00 pm at Infant Jesus of Prague Church.

 

SYMPATHY:

Our deepest sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lesko and family on the passing of Tom’s brother.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left Sanctuary and the Right Sanctuary candle are both in memory of Mary Mehley from Maureen Kredel and Family.

 

 

 

           

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.    03:  1^st All Souls Saturday

6:00 pm For the Parishioners 

Sun.   04: Sunday of Meat fare

             9:00 am The Living & deceased members of the Altar Rosary Society              

Mon.  5:  NO LITURGY

Tues.  6: 8:30 am @ Infant Jesus

+ Nicholas Terlecky from Myron Terlecky                   

Wed.   7:  8:30 am @ Infant Jesus

            + Michael Kraynak from Chris and Amy Kraynak

Thurs 8:  8:30 am @ Infant Jesus

                + Mary Bell from Mary and Carmen Narducci

 Fri.     9: 8:30 am @ Infant Jesus

+ Eleanor Timko from Mary Ong

Sat.    10:  All Holy and Ascetical Fathers and Mothers

            6:00 pm +Michael Virostek Sr. from Family

Sun.    11: Sunday of Cheesefare

            9:00 am +Patricia Huff from Joyce and Tom Lesko

           

Week of 01/28/2018

$       1,748.00                            Offertory

$            34.00                  Initial Offering

$              55.00            Maintenance Fund      

$           103.00                             Holy Day

$              40.90                     Gas Royalties

$            51.00                                 Candles

$        2031.90                              TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:        38

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 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.      

WELCOME  AND  CONGRATULATIONS!:

Father Michael, Maryna and Andriy would like to express extreme happiness with the announcement of their new baby girl’s arrival, Emma Sofia, born February 1, 2018, @ 4:00 pm, 5 lbs. 10 oz. May God bless the Farynets Family abundantly and may they have many happy, healthy and joyous years!

SAVE THE DATE:

The Sixth Annual Women’s Retreat “Good Thoughts & Internal Peace” will be held this year at The Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Retreat Center in Carey, Ohio. The retreat will be held on Friday, March 2 through March 4, 2018. Retreat master is Father Marek Visnovsky. Watch the bulletin for further information.  

CCD:

CCD, Catechetical Classes, will resume on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, @ 6:30 pm at The Grove on Shady Run. We hope to see more participants this semester and look forward to much enrichment.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left Sanctuary candle is in memory for +Mike Virostek Sr. from Mike Virostek & Phyllis Virostek and the Right Sanctuary candle is also in memory for +Mike Virostek Sr., also from Mike Virostek and Phyllis Virostek.

 

 

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.      27:

6:00 pm + Eleanor Timko from Jerry & Mary Novak

Sun.    28:  32^nd Sunday of the Prodigal Son

              9:00 am   + Tina Opsitnik Bush from Clara Foti

Mon.  29:  NO LITURGY

 Tues.  30: Three Holy Hierarchs

              8:30 am + Joe Pavlov Jr. from Philomena Virostek & Glenn Rivenback    

   Wed.   31:  9:00 am @ St Nicholas

            + Connie Bulazo from Dr. Andrew Bulazo

 Thurs. 01:  Pre-festive Encounter of Our Lord to Simeon

               6:30 pm @ Infant Jesus- Blessing of Candles

            + Peter Kasper from The Byzantine Social Club 

Fri.      02: Encounter of Our Lord with Simeon Blessing of Candles

               9:00 am @ St Nicholas

For the Living & Deceased Members of the Sacred Heart society of St. Nicholas

Sat.    03:  1^st All Souls Saturday

6:00 pm For the Parishioners

 Sun.   04: Sunday of Meat fare

             9:00 am The Living & deceased members of the Altar Rosary Society

              

 

Collection Report 

Week of 01/21/2018

$       1,162.00               Offertory

$            80.00      Maintenance Fund      

$           10.00                Holy Day

$            66.00               Candles

$       1,318.00            TOTAL

 

 Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 29

Sunday Attendance:     75 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, 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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes

HRAMOTY:

Next Saturday, February 4^th, is the First All Souls Saturday in which the Hramoty will be recited.  We will take requests up until Wednesday, January 31^st.  If you did not submit your envelope, please call Father Michael or Paula with your request.

 

SAVE THE DATE:

The Sixth Annual Women’s Retreat “Good Thoughts & Internal Peace” will be held this year at The Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Retreat Center in Carey, Ohio. The retreat will be held on Friday, March 2 through March 4, 2018. Retreat master is father Marek Visnovsky. Watch the bulletin for further information.

CONCERT:

Saints Peter & Paul Church, 421 Covington St. in Youngstown is committed to provide the Mahoning Valley community with engaging events that celebrate our cultural heritage. They are excited to announce their upcoming concert which features Violinist Wanda Sobieska from Warsaw, Poland. The concert will also feature musicians from The Dana School of Music. It will be held on January 26, 2018, 7:00 pm at the church, with a social to follow in the adjoining community hall.

 

END OF YEAR STATEMENTS

The End-of-The-Year Statements will be on the center table located in the vestibule for those who have not picked them up already. If they are not picked up this weekend, they will be mailed. 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left Sanctuary candle is for Tom and Matt Chachko from Tillie Chachko & Family and the Right is in memory of +Frederick Brill from Helen Brill.

 

 

 

         

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.     20 : 6:00 pm

              For the parishioners

              

Sun.    21:  32^nd Sunday of the Publican & Pharisee

              9:00 am + Dorothy Kominak from Kathy & Andy Artar

 

Mon.  22:  NO LITURGY

 

Tues.  23: 8:30 am

            + Michael Kraynak from Family & Friends

 

Wed.   24:  8:30 am

            + Edward Vrabel from Joe & Teresa Blasko

 

Thurs. 25:  8:30 am

            + John Uhlar from Chris & Amy Kraynak

 

Fri.     26:  8:30 am

+ Joe Pavlov Jr. from Mickey & Dorothy Vasilchek & Maryann Glista

 

Sat.     27 : 6:00 pm

               + Eleanore Timko from Jerry & Mary Novak

           

Sun.    28:  32^nd Sunday of the Prodigal Son

                   9:00 am + Tina Opsitnik Bush from Clara Foti

 

Announcements and information

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, 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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes

 

THANK YOU!

Thank you to Eleanore Timko’s Family & Friends who graciously donated $240.00 in memory of Eleanore to our maintenance fund.

COFFEE AND DONUT SOCIAL:

Sponsored by the GCU Lodge 442, there will be a coffee and donut social following the Divine Liturgy THIS SUNDAY. All are welcome and hope to have a large attendance.

 

SAVE THE DATE:

The Sixth Annual Women’s Retreat “Good Thoughts & Internal Peace” will be held this year at The Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Retreat Center in Carey, Ohio. The retreat will be held on Friday, March 2 through March 4, 2018. Retreat master is father Marek Visnovsky. Watch the bulletin for further information.

 

CONCERT:

Saints Peter & Paul Church, 421 Covington St. in Youngstown is committed to provide the Mahoning Valley community with engaging events that celebrate our cultural heritage. They are excited to announce their upcoming concert which features Violinist Wanda Sobieska from Warsaw, Poland. The concert will also musicians from Dana School of Music. It will be held on January 26, 2018, 7:00 pm at the church, with a social to follow in the adjoining community hall.

 

END OF YEAR STATEMENTS

Your end of year contribution statement is available on the table in the vestibule. If you have not picked it up by January 23, 2018, they will be mailed to your home. Thank you to all parishioners for their continued support to our parish.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left Sanctuary candle is in memory of +Anna Chuba and the Right Sanctuary candle is in memory of +Stephen Jonda both from Bob & Millie Jonda

Happy Anniversary: John A. and Mary Ann Basista January 19^th, Bill & Marlene Oddis January 20^th.

Happy Birthday: Bill Ohlin January 1^st, Helen Brill January 10^th, Anna Marie Jonda January 11^th, Kristen Hymes January 14^th  Gerald Dubos January 16^th, Mary Novak January 16^th, Frank Boccio January 17^th, Annette Hospodar January 21^st, Lacey Hospodar January 28^th, Tom Chachko January 29^th.

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:           27

Sunday Attendance:             60    

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

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.      13 Saturday after Theophany

               6:00 pm for the Parishioners

           

Sun.    14:  32^nd Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday of Zacchaeus

              9:00 am + Steve Democko from Robert Democko

 Mon.  15:  NO LITURGY

 

Tues.  16:  8:30 am

            + John Uhlar from Chris & Amy Kraynak

 

Wed.   17:  8:30 am

+ Michael Kraynak from Family & Friends

 

Thurs. 18:  9:00 am @ St Nicholas

Murar-Kaniecki Family from Dr. Andrew Bulazo

 

Fri.      19:  8:30 am

+ Joe Pavlov Jr. from Mickey & Dorothy Vasilchek & Maryann Glista

 

Sat.      20  

               6:00 pm for the Parishioners

           

Sun.    21:  32^nd Sunday of the Publican & Pharisee

              9:00 am + Dorothy Kominak from Kathy & Andy Artar

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, 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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes

THANK YOU!

Thank you to Mary and Jerry Novak, Ken Litwin, Ed and Michele Straub, and Greg and Paula Slemons who came out on a snowy Saturday morning and took down the Christmas decorations. May god Bless u all for your hard work and dedication.

 

COFFEE AND DONUT SOCIAL:

Sponsored by the GCU Lodge 442, there will be a coffee and donut social following the Divine Liturgy on January 21, 2018.  All are welcome and hope to have a large attendance.

 

HOLY WATER:

If you did not bring your containers, Holy Water will still be available for the next few weeks.

END OF YEAR STATEMENTS

Your end of year contribution statement is available on the table in the vestibule. If you have not picked it up by January 23, 2018, they will be mailed to your home. Thank you to all parishioners for their continued support to our parish.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left & Right Sanctuary Candles are for the health and well-being of Bri & Elena Slemons from Greg & Paula Slemons

Happy Anniversary: John A. and Mary Ann Basista January 19^th, Bill & Marlene Oddis January 20^th.

Happy Birthday: Bill Ohlin January 1^st, Helen Brill January 10^th, Anna Marie Jonda January 11^th, Kristen Hymes January 14^th  Gerald Dubos January 16^th, Mary Novak January 16^th, Frank Boccio January 17^th, Annette Hospodar January 21^st, Lacey Hospodar January 28^th, Tom Chachko January 29^th.

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:           37

Sunday Attendance:             75

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.      6: Theophany of Our Lord

            6:00 pm +Michael Virostek Sr. from family

 

 

Sun.    7:  Sunday after Theophany

            9:00 am Living & Deceased Members of The Altar Rosary Society

 

Mon.  8:  NO LITURGY

 

 

Tues.  9:  8:30 am

            + Michael Kraynak from Family & Friends

 

Wed.   10:  8:30 am

+ Mary Bell from Larry & Gerry Menosky

 

Thurs. 11:  8:30 am

+ Edward Vrabel from Karen Blasko

 

Fri.      12:  8:30 am

+ Joe Pavlov Jr. from Philomena Virostek & Glenn Riverback

 

Sat.      13 Saturday after Theophany

               6:00 pm for the Parishioners

           

Sun.    14:  32^nd Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday of Zacchaeus

              9:00 am + Steve Democko from Robert Democko

 Happy Anniversary: John A. and Mary Ann Basista January 19^th, Bill & Marlene Oddis January 20^th.

Happy Birthday: Bill Ohlin January 1^st, Helen Brill January 10^th, Anna Marie Jonda January 11^th, Kristen Hymes January 14^th  Gerald Dubos January 16^th, Mary Novak January 16^th, Frank Boccio January 17^th, Annette Hospodar January 21^st, Lacey Hospodar January 28^th, Tom Chachko January 29^th.

Collection Report 

Week of 12/31/2017

$         1734.00            Offertory

$             42.00            Candles

$             80.00            Maintenance Fund

$          470.00            Christmas

$          350.00            Holy Day

$             10.00            Initial Offering

$       2686.00              TOTAL

 

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance:           40

Sunday Attendance:             70       

New Years Day:                    31

 

 

Announcements and information

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, 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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes.

 

 

BLESSINGS OF HOMES:

REMINDER: Father Michael will be blessing homes this week. The afternoon of Sunday, January 7^th and the entire day on Monday, January 8^th are the dates A sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.  If you want your house blessed, please sign up for your respective date.

 

COFFEE AND DONUT SOCIAL:

Sponsored by the GCU Lodge 442, there will be a coffee and donut social following the Divine Liturgy on January 21, 2018.  All are welcome and hope to have a large attendance.

 

 

 

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS:

Next week, Saturday, January 13, 2018 @ 9:00 am we will be taking down the Christmas decorations. Coffee and donuts will be provided for all who help. All help is appreciated.

 

 

 

IT’S A GIRL!:

As published in last week’s bulletin, under her physician’s order, due to complications, Maryna is now on bed rest and therefore we will be cancelling the baby shower until after the baby’s birth. We will keep all parishioners informed and please keep Maryna and the baby in your prayers.

 

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS:

Once again, thank you for all who donated for the Christmas flowers, which the list of donations and requests can be found in the vestibule.

 

 

HOLY WATER: If you did not bring your containers, Holy Water will still be available for the next few weeks.

 

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left & Right Sanctuary Candles are for the health and well-being of Jeff Hoxworth from Ron & Joanne Hoxworth

Collection Report 

Week of 12/17/2017

$         2291.00         Offertory

$           111.00         Candles

$            10.00        Maintenance Fund

$        4674.00        Christmas

$            87.00          Holy Day_______

$       7,173.00         TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 75

Christmas Eve:           120

Christmas Day           : 25

 

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.      30:

            6:00 pm +Edward Vrabel from Dee Vrabel and Family

 

Sun.    31: Sunday after Christmas, David, Joseph and James

            9:00 am +Lawrence Novak from Bill Novak and Dan Magulick

 

Mon.  1: Circumcision of our Lord Basil the Great, Archbishop

12:00 pm @ Infant Jesus +Edward Charles Botsko from James H. and Mary Jane Botsko

 

Tues.  2:

            NO LITURGY

Wed.   3: 

 8:30 am @ Infant Jesus +Joe Pavlov from Philomena Virostek and Glenn Rivenback

 

Thurs. 4:  

            8:30 am @ Infant Jesus +Michael Kraynak from Chris & Mary Kraynak

 

Fri.      5:  Vigil of Theophany

            6:30 pm @ Infant Jesus for World Peace thru the Rosary from The Sacred Heart Society of St. Nicholas

 

Sat.      6: Theophany of Our Lord

            6:00 pm +Michael Virostek Sr. from family

 

Sun.    7:  Sunday after Theophany

            9:00 am Living & Deceased Members of The Altar Rosary Society

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos, 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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes.

 

BLESSINGS OF HOMES:

Father Michael will be blessing homes the afternoon of Sunday, January 7^th and the entire day on Monday, January 8^th.  A sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.  If you want your house blessed, please sign up for your respective date.

 

COFFEE AND DONUT SOCIAL:

Sponsored by the GCU Lodge 442, there will be a coffee and donut social following the Divine Liturgy on January 21, 2018.  All are welcome and hope to have a large attendance.

 

THANK YOU:

Father Michael, Maryna and Andriy truly thank you for your beautiful Christmas cards and heart-felt gifts. 

 

CHURCH CALENDARS:

2018 church calendars are now available for pick-up and are located on the glass table in the vestibule.  Please help yourself and feel free to bring one to any home bound parishioners.

 

IT’S A GIRL!:

This past week, under her physician’s order, due to complications, Maryna is now on bed rest and therefore we will be cancelling the baby shower until after the baby’s birth. We will keep all parishioners informed and please keep Maryna and the baby in your prayers.

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR:

Father Michael, Maryna and Andriy would like to wish all a very Blessed and Happy New Year filled with peace and love!

 

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS:

Once again, thank you for all who donated for the Christmas flowers, which the list of donations and requests can be found in the vestibule.

 

REMINDER:

Next week is the Theophany of Our Lord and there will be blessing of Holy Water, so do not forget to bring your containers.

 

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left is for the health, well-being and safe travels for Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Salcedo, there is no requested candle for the Right.

Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat.      23:

            6:00 pm For the Parishioners

 Sun.    24: Sunday before Christmas of the Ancestors

9:00 pm +Peter Kasper from Mary Lou Kasper

Mon.  25: Christmas –Birth of Our Lord

9:00 am @ Infant Jesus +Eleanor Timko

Tues.  26: Synaxis of the Theotokos

            6:30 pm @ Infant Jesus +Eleanor Timko

Wed.   27:  Stephen Protomartyr

 9:00 am @ St. Nicholas +John Bell from Pat Puhl 

Thurs. 28:  

            NO LITURGY

Fri.      29:  

            8:30 am @ Infant Jesus +Eleanor Timko

Sat.      30:

            6:00 pm +Edward Vrabel from Dee Vrabel and Family

Sun.    30: Sunday after Christmas, David, Joseph and James

            9:00 am +Lawrence Novak from Bill Novak and Dan Magulick

 

Collection Report 

Week of 12/17/2017

$         1362.00         Offertory

$             56.00         Candles

$            25.00         Holy Day_______

$         1443.00         TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 36

Sunday Attendance: 75

 

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

Robert Democko, Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos,  Mary Lou Kasper 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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes.

 

IT’S A GIRL!:

All parishioners are cordially invited to attend the Baby Shower for Maryna and Father Michael before the arrival of their new bundle of joy! It will be held January 14, 2018, at 2:00 pm at the church.  A sign-up sheet will be collected by January 7^th, which is located in the vestibule, in order for preparations to be made. Thank you.

 

DIAPER RAFFLE:

We will be having a diaper raffle at Maryna’s baby shower and are asking for everyone to bring a package of diapers (not new born) to the event.  In turn, names will be entered into a raffle for a grand prize.

 

CHRISTMAS KOLACHI AND CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE:

We would like to thank Mary Novak, Mary Sinowski and Anna Mamone for baking the delicious Kolachi for our Altar and Rosary Society Bake Sale and to Elaine Chachko for organizing this event. A special thanks also to the wonderful parishioners who baked and/or purchased baked goods in order to make this sale a success.

 

CHRISTMAS LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

December 23^rd –

4:00 pm at St. Nicholas

6:00 pm at Infant Jesus.

 

December 24^th  – Christmas Eve – no morning liturgy

4:00 pm at St. Nicholas

9:00 pm at Infant Jesus

 

December 25^th – Christmas Day –

9:00 am at Infant Jesus

11:00 am at St. Nicholas

THANK YOU:

Father Michael, Maryna and Andriy truly thank you for your beautiful Christmas cards and  heart-felt gifts. 

CONGRATULATIONS:

Congratulations to Aaron Graneto, one of our Saturday cantors, for graduating from YSU with a B.S. in Music from the Dana School of Music!  Job well-done!

CHURCH CALENDARS:

2018 church calendars are now available for pick-up and are located on the glass table in the vestibule.  Please help yourself and feel free to bring one to any home bound parishioners.

MERRY CHRISTMAS:

Father Michael, Maryna and Andriy would like to wish all a very Blessed and Merry Christmas!

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left is for the Health and Well-being of David Lesko from Tom and Joyce Lesko and the Right is in memory of Pat Huff from Tom and Joyce Lesko.

Christ is Born–Christos Razdajetsja

Glorify Him–

Slavite Jeho

 

Collection Report 

Week of 12/10/2017

$         1298.00         Offertory

$           135.00         Candles

$            169.00         Christmas Vigil Candle

$            124.98          Gas Royalties

$            220.00         Conception of Ann

$             45.00         Maintenance Fund

$            150.00          St. Nicholas

$             25.00           Claudia Kovach Trust

$             50.00         Holiday Flowers

 $    2198.98.00         TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 30

Sunday Attendance: 65

 

Liturgical Schedule

 Sat.      16:

            6:00 pm +Michael Virostek St. from Family

 Sun.    17:  Sunday of the Forefathers

            9:00 am +Gertrude Magulick from Dan Magulick and Bill Novak

 Mon.  18:

NO LITURGY

 Tues.  19:

            8:30 am +Mary Bell from Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Tirpack

 Wed.   20: 

 8:30 am +Fr. Robert Halus from Dennis and Cheryl Richard

 Thurs. 21:  

            9:00 am at St. Nicholas +Mike and Mary Gozar from Dr. Andrew Bulazo

 Fri.      22:  

            8:30 am +Joe Pavlov Jr. from  Philomena Virostek and Glenn Rivenback

 Sat.      23:

            6:00 pm For the Parishioners

 Sun.    24: Sunday before Christmas of the Ancestors

9:00 pm +Peter Kasper from Mary Lou Kasper

 

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

Robert Democko, Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos,  Mary Lou Kasper 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 please call Karen or Kathy Kollar @330-726-8597. We would also like to send GET WELL wishes.

 

IT’S A GIRL!:

All parishioners are cordially invited to attend the Baby Shower for Maryna and Father Michael before the arrival of their new bundle of joy! It will be held January 14, 2018, at 2:00 pm at the church.  A sign-up sheet is located in the vestibule in order for preparations to be made. Thank you.

 

CHRISTMAS KOLACHI AND CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE:

Sponsored by the Altar & Rosary Society and GCU Lodge 442 Matching Funds Project, Saturday December 16^th and Sunday December 17^th following Divine Liturgy will be the annual delicious bake sale.  You may pick-up your reserved Kolachi and other baked goods at that time. We thank you for your support!

 

CHRISTMAS LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

December 23^rd –

4:00 pm at St. Nicholas

6:00 pm at Infant Jesus.

 

December 24^th  – Christmas Eve – no morning liturgy

4:00 pm at St. Nicholas

9:00 pm at Infant Jesus

 

December 25^th – Christmas Day –

9:00 am at Infant Jesus

11:00 am at St. Nicholas

 

THANK YOU:

We would like to thank everyone for their generous donations for the Christmas flowers in honor and/or memory of “loved ones.”

 

THANK YOU:

Father Michael, Maryna and Andriy truly thank you for your beautiful Christmas cards and  heart-felt gifts.

 

CHURCH CALENDARS:

2018 church calendars are now available for pick-up and are located on the glass table in the vestibule.  Please help yourself and feel free to bring one to any home bound parishioners.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left is for the Health and Well-being of Nicole Sivy from Joyce and Tom Lesko and the Right is in memory of + Irene and +Joseph Kollar from Karen and Kathy Kollar.