Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church

Collection Report 

Week of 12/03/2017

$         1298.00         Offertory

$            106.00        Candles

$            211.00         Holy Day

$           443.00         Maintenance Fund

$            224.00        Holiday Flowers

 $         2282.00         TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 42

Sunday Attendance: 60

 

Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat.      9:

            6:30 pm For the Parishioners

 

Sun   10:  27^th  Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am +Irene Kollar from Karen & Kathy Kollar and Frank Boccio

 

Mon.  11:

NO LITURGY

 

Tues.  12:

            8:30 am +Michael Kraynak from Family + Friends

 

Wed.   13: 

 8:30 am +Joe Pavlov from Fr. Nick and Kraynak Family

 

Thurs. 14:  

            8:30 am +Mary Halus from Ron and Yotin Martin

 

Fri.      15:  

            8:30 am +John Bell from Richard and Joan Fiorini

 

Sat.      16:

            6:00 pm +Michael Virostek St. from Family

 

Sun.    17:  Sunday of the Foretathers

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

 

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.

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY:

Reminder, this Sunday,December 10^th, following the Sunday Liturgy, is the Children’s Christmas party, for those children who signed up to attend. This is a time filled with fun, food and a special appearance by St. Nicholas with presents, too.

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.  Contributions for other baked desserts are also appreciated.

You may pick-up your reserved Kolachi at that time.

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.

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

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

A special thank you to Stephanie Sheely and Sharon Mulichak for organizing the Byzantine Social Club Christmas party this past weekend and also Group C, which was led by Milan and Rosalie Krivan and Kenny Bernie Litwin, for decorating and making the favors.

 SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left is in memory of + Darlene Kassan and the Right is in memory of + Gertrude Magulick, both from Bill Novak and Dan Magulick.

 

 

 

Collection Report 

Week of 11/26/2017

$         1645.00         Offertory

$             44.00         Candles

$            135.00        Holy Day

$              53.41        Ohio Valley Energy

$            260.00        Thanksgiving

$              20.00        Maintenance Fund

$              10.00        Holiday Flowers

$            500.00        Sheely Trust

$         2667.41         TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 32

Sunday Attendance: 70

 

Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat.      2:

            6:00 pm +Helen Boccio from Frank Boccio and Karen and Kathy Kollar

Sun.    3: 26^th Sunday after Pentecost

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

Mon.   4:

NO LITURGY

Tues.  5:

            8:30 am +Mary Halus form Ron & Yotin Marian

Wed.   6:  Nicholas of Myra Archbishop   

 9:00 am at Infant Jesus +Charles Botsko from Mary & Jerry Novak

11:00 am at St. Nicholas +Edward Vrabel from Anne Planey

Thurs. 6:  Pre-Festive Maternity of the Holy Anna

            6:30 pm Infant Jesus +Joe Pavlov Jr. from Mickey and Dorothy Vasilchek and Maryann Glista

Fri.      7:  Maternity of the Holy Anna

            9:00 am at St. Nicholas +Elsie Delo from Dr. Andrew Bulazo

Sat.      9:

            6:30 pm For the Parishioners

Sun   10:  27^th Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am +Irene Kollar from Karen & Kathy Kollar and Frank Boccio

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.

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY:

December 10^th, following the Sunday Liturgy, is the Children’s Christmas party, free of charge for children up to the age of 14.  Please sign-up by December 3^rd in the church vestibule. This is a time filled with fun, food and a special appearance by St. Nicholas with presents, too.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB CHRISTMAS DINNER:

Reminder that the Social Dinner is today, December 3 at 5:00 pm at the Holiday Inn in Boardman.  We are looking forward to a joyous yearly celebration.

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.  Contributions for other baked desserts are also appreciated.

You may pick-up your reserved Kolachi at that time.

 CHRISTMAS DECORATION:

Thank you to all of the special parishioners who volunteered their time to help decorate our church so beautifully. Also, a special appreciation to Mary Novak and Elaine Chachko for organizing and supplying the delicious lunch.

SENIOR LUNCHEON:

The Senior Luncheon will be held next Thursday, December 7, 2017, at 12 noon.  Please contact The Byzantine at the Grove, 330-782-6388 for reservations.

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.

BENEDICTINE SISTERS:

The Benedictine Sisters of Byzantine Church at Queen of

Heaven Monastery, Warren, Ohio, is offering a Day of Spirituality in preparation for Christmas on Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 1:00-4:30 pm.  It will be held at SS. Peter and Paul Parish Center, 180 Belvedere Ave, NE, Warren.  To register, please call 330-856-1813 or email at gohm@netdotcom.com  by Friday, December 1, 2017.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left is for in memory of Irene and Joseph Kollar from Karen and Kathy Kollar. There is no candle for the right.

 

 

 

 

 

Collection Report 

Week of 11/19/2017

$         1380.00         Offertory

$             59.00         Candles

$            112.00        Holy Day

$              56.00        Pirohy

$              60.00        Gas Royalties

$              15.00        Maintenance Fund

$                5.00        BCW

$                5.00        Catholic Charities

$            100.00        Eleanor Timko Memory

$         1792.00         TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 35

Sunday Attendance: 70

 

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. 

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY:

December 10^th, following the Sunday Liturgy, is the Children’s Christmas party, free of charge for children up to the age of 14.  Please sign-up by December 3^rd in the church vestibule. This is a time filled with fun, food and a special appearance by St. Nicholas with presents, too.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB CHRISTMAS DINNER:

The annual dinner will be held December 3, 2017 at 5:00 pm at the Holiday Inn in Boardman.  All parishioners are invited. There are three entrees to choose from, each costing $20.00.  A sign-up sheet is on the table in the vestibule. Deadline to respond is November 26, 2017. Checks could be made to Byzantine Social Club or Stephanie Sheely.

CHRISTMAS KOLACHI AND CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE:

Reserve your Kolachi now!  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.  A sign-up sheet will also be located in the church vestibule. Contributions for other baked desserts are also appreciated.

CHRISTMAS DECORATION:

We will decorate the church for Christmas on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 9:00 am. A light lunch will be provided. There will be a sign-up sheet in the vestibule.  Everyone is invited to come spend a wonderful morning.

MAINTENANCE MAN:

St. Nicholas is looking for a maintenance man to care for the church, rectory, cemetery (not mowing the grass) and the Social hall. The job will be paid hourly.  If anyone is interested, please contact Father Michael.

ANNIVERSARY BLESSING:

This Sunday after liturgy Father Michael will be giving a special blessing to all married couples who are celebrating November anniversaries.

 SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left is for +Helen Boccio from Karen and Kathy Kollar, and Frank Boccio, and the Right is for the Health and Well-being of recently engaged Bryant Salcedo and Christi Becker from Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Salcedo.

 

 

 

Collection Report 

Week of 11/12/2017

$         1325.00          Offertory

$             86.00         Candles

$            150.00        Holy Day

$           210.00         Maintenance Fund

$             18.00         BCW

$             55.00         Catholic Charities

$             60.00         Eleanor Timko Memory

$         1904.00         TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 35

Sunday Attendance: 70

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.

SPECIAL THANK YOU:

We would like extend a special  thank-you to Helen Brill, Michael and Sharon Brill, Gene and Sharon Mulichak, and Renee Weimer for their donation for the Maintenance Fund of Infant Jesus in the memory of Eleanor Timko.

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY:

December 10^th, following the Sunday Liturgy, is the Children’s Christmas party, free of charge for children up to the age of 14.  Please sign-up by December 3^rd in the church vestibule. This is a time filled with fun, food and a special appearance by St. Nicholas with presents, too.

 

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB CHRISTMAS DINNER:

The annual dinner will be held December 3, 2017 at 5:00 pm at the Holiday Inn in Boardman.  All parishioners are invited. There are three entrees to choose from, each costing $20.00.  A sign-up sheet is on the table in the vestibule. Deadline to respond is November 26, 2017.

Checks could be made to Byzantine Social Club or Stephanie Sheely.

CHRISTMAS KOLACHI AND CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE:

Reserve your Kolachi now!  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.  A sign-up sheet will also be located in the church vestibule. Contributions for other baked desserts are also appreciated.

CHRISTMAS DECORATION:

We will decorate the church for Christmas on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 9:00 am. A light lunch will be provided. There will be a sign-up sheet in the vestibule.  Everyone is invited to come spend a wonderful morning.

THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS:

Father Michael, Maryna and Andriy would like to wish all parishioners a very Thankful, Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.

ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY:

Everyone is welcome to enjoy coffee and donuts after Liturgy on Sunday, November 19, 2107. Following, the Altar and Rosary Society will hold their 4^th Quarter Meeting.

MAINTENANCE MAN:

St. Nicholas is looking for a maintenance man to care for the church, rectory, cemetery (not mowing the grass) and the Social hall. The job will be paid hourly.  If anyone is interested, please contact Father Michael.

CARPATHO-RUSYN SOCIETY:

On November 19, 2017, the society is sponsoring a movie, “Our Flag Still Waves,” a documentary film on the life of Sergeant Michael Strank, an Veteran born in Slovakia and a Rusyn American Hero.  For more information, contact Mike Vasilchek at 703-508-4226 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left and Right are for +Kay Urdea from Tom Urdea and Jeff Walsh respectively.

 

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.      11:

            6:00 pm +Michael Virostek Sr. from Family

 

Sun     12: 23^rd Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am +Irene and Robert O’Shelski from Marybeth Hayer and Janice and David Hartzell

 

Mon.   13:

            NO LITURGY

 

Tues.   14:

            8:30 am +Fr. Robert Halus from the Marian Family

 

Wed.    15:

            8:30 am +Edward Kraynak from Bob and Dutchess Spitler

 

Thurs. 16:

            8:30 am +Michael Kraynak from Chris and Amy Kraynak

 

Fri.      17:

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

 

Sat.      18:

            6:00 pm for the Parishioners

 

Sun.    19: 24^th Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am +Dorothy Kominak from Susan and Russell Gilliam

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 30

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.

 

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

Monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15^th at 6:30 pm at the church.  Group B is in charge.

They will be discussing the plans for the annual Christmas party, which will be held on Sunday, December 3^rd at 5pm at the Holiday Inn Boardman.  This social is open to all parishioners.

 

DONATION:

Thank you to the Carpatho-Rusyn Society of Youngstown-Warren-Sharon for their generous donation of $200.00. May God continue to bless this wonderful organization!

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY:

December 10^th, following the Sunday Liturgy, is the Children’s Christmas party, free of charge for children up to the age of 14.  Please sign-up by December 3^rd in the church vestibule. This is a time filled with fun, food and a special appearance by St. Nicholas with presents, too.

 

CHRISTMAS KOLACHI AND CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE:

Reserve your Kolachi now!  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.  A sign-up sheet will also be located in the church vestibule. Contributions for other baked desserts are also appreciated.

 

CHRISTMAS DECORATION:

We will decorate the church for Christmas on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 9:00 am. A light lunch will be provided. There will be a sign-up sheet in the vestibule.  Come and enjoy a fun filled morning preparing our beautiful parish for the holiday.

ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY:

Everyone is welcome to enjoy coffee and donuts after Liturgy on Sunday, November 19.2107. Following, the Altar and Rosary Society will hold their 4^th Quarter Meeting.

 

MAINTENANCE MAN:

St. Nicholas is looking for a maintenance man to care for the church, rectory, cemetery (not mowing the grass) and the Social hall. The job will be paid hourly.  If anyone is interested, please contact Father Michael.

 

PARISHIONER HOME SALE:

Since the passing of Eleanor Timko, her home in Struthers is being priced for a very quick sale. Her daughter, Roberta, has requested that we inform all and anyone interested to please contact Father Michael and he forward the information to her.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left is for health and well-being of Mark and Annamarie Jonda on their 21^st anniversary given by their family, and the Right is in Memory of Robert O’Shelski from Marybeth Hayer and Janice and David Hartzell.

Collection Report 

Week of 10/29/2017

$        1576.00           Offertory

$             60.00          Candles

$          100.00         P. Kasper Memory

$         4730.00          Raffle

$             30.00          Maintenance Fund

$         6496.00            TOTAL

 Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 28

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.

CONDOLENCES:

This past week our beloved parishioner, Eleanor Timko, has passed on.  Her funeral will be held on, Wednesday, November 8^th at 10:00 am.  Blessed repose to Eleanor. Our deepest sympathy is extended to her family and friends.

            And

Our thoughts, sympathy and prayers to Dan Magulick, whose mother recently passed away in Florida.

GCU LODGE 442;

We would like to extend a very warm thank you to everyone who donated to The Matching Funds Rescue Mission project.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

Monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15^th at 6:30 pm at the church.  Group B is in charge.

They will be discussing the plans for the annual Christmas party, which will be held on Sunday, December 3^rd at 5pm at the Holiday Inn Boardman.  This social is open to all parishioners.

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY:

December 10^th, following the Sunday Liturgy, is the Children’s Christmas party, free of charge for children up to the age of 14.  Please sign-up by December 3^rd in the church vestibule. This is a time filled with fun, food and a special appearance by St. Nicholas with presents, too.

CHRISTMAS KOLACHI AND CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE:

Reserve your Kolachi now!  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.  A sign-up sheet will also be located in the church vestibule. Contributions for other baked desserts are also appreciated.

DRIVEWAY LIGHTS:

We would like to sincerely thank Jerry Novak, who also helped with the installation of the lights, but his name was inadvertently omitted.

 

MAINTENANCE MAN:

St. Nicholas is looking for a maintenance man to care for the church, rectory, cemetery (not mowing the grass) and the Social hall. The job will be paid hourly.  If anyone is interested, please contact Father Michael.

 

LAWN CARE:

As the season for mowing of the grounds is nearing an end, Father Michael and all parishioners would like to thank the dedicated volunteers of our parish: Ron Hoxworth, Tom Lesko, Ken Litwin, Jerry Novak, and Joe Sinowski for the time and service.

 

PARISHIONER HOME SALE:

Since the passing of Eleanor Timko, her home in Struthers is being priced for a very quick sale. Her daughter, Roberta, has requested that we inform all and anyone interested to please contact Father Michael and he will forward the information.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Right is in Memory of James Hayer from Marybeth Hayer and Janice and David Hartzell, and the Left  is in Memory of MacArthur Maramba from Dr. Stephen Salcedo.

 

Liturgical Schedule

 Sat.      28:

            6:00 pm for the Parishioners

 Sun.    29: 21^st Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am Steve Democko from Mr. and Mrs. John A Basista

 Mon.   30

            8:30 am + Fr. Robert Halus from the Kraynak Family

 Tues.   31:

            8:30 am +Joe Pavlov Jr. from Vasilchek Family, Mike and Dorothy Vasilchek and Maryann Glista

Wed.    1:

            8:30am + Michael Kraynak from Family and Friends

Thurs. 2:

            NO LITURGY

Fri.      3:

            6:30 pm at Infant Jesus for the Living and Deceased of the Sacred Heart Society

Sat       4:

            6:00 pm for the Parishioners

Sun     5: 22^nd Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am Living and Deceased Members of Altar Rosary Society of Infant Jesus of Prague

 

Collection Report 

Week of 10/22/2017

$         1114.00           Offertory

$             97.00           Candles 

$             20.00            Maintenance Fund

$         1231.00            TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 36

Sunday Attendance: 62

 

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

Robert Democko, Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos,  Eleanore Timko, 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.

SOCIAL:

Coffee and donut social and GCU 4^th quarter meeting will be held this Sunday, October 29^th following the Liturgy. All are invited!

GCU LODGE 442;

The GCU Lodge is sponsoring a community matching funds project to benefit the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley.  We are collecting needed items that are listed in the vestibule. The Home office will donate funds equal to the donated items value. Deadline is changed to November 4, 2017.

RAFFLE RESULTS:

Congratulations to our raffle winners $1000.00: Janice Salcedo

                 $500.00: Bryant Salcedo

                 $500.00: Mike Virostek

Mike graciously donated his $525.00 back to the church fund and Janice donated $50.00.  We would like to thank all who bought/sold tickets. The fundraiser was extremely successful with a profit of $4730.00. Also, a very special thank you to Ed and Michele Straub who organized this fundraiser. May God Bless Mike and Janice, and all of you for your generosity and continued support to our parish.

PARISH NEWS:

A job well-done to all of our high school parishioners who participated in fall programs at Boardman High School: Frank Bero, cross country, Rachael Valko, tennis, Jaden Rivera, soccer, Jill Rivera, band, and Britney and Bobby Jonda, golf. A special congrats to Bobby who participated for the 3^rd year at the State competition level.  Boys Golf placed 5^th in the state of Ohio.  May God continue to bless these wonderful youths. We are proud of all of you!

SENIOR LUNCHEON:

There will not be a senior luncheon in November and the last luncheon will be held in December.

 

DRIVEWAY LIGHTS:

We would like sincerely thank Tom Lesko, Ken Litwin, Bob Sheely, Joe Sinowski, and Greg Slemons who installed the new driveway lights. We truly appreciate your time and talent! The poles will be painted in the spring.

 

 MAINTENANCE MAN:

St. Nicholas is looking for a maintenance man to care for the church, rectory, cemetery (not mowing the grass) and the Social hall. The job will be paid hourly.  If anyone is interested, please contact Father Michael.

 

MAINTENANCE UPDATE:

The parking lots and driveways were recently repaired and sealed for a total cost of $7720.00 by Asphalt Solutions. We also had an electrician install new timers for the parking lot lights. Due to the generosity of all of our parishioners we were able to complete these needed projects.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left is for Memory of Joseph E. Valko from the Valko Family and Right is for the health and well-being of the Valko Family from Gary Valko.

 

 

Liturgical Schedule

 Sat.      21:

            6:00 pm For the Parishioners

Sun.    22:  20^th Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am + John Stanko from Mark and Nancy Stanko

Mon.    23:

            8:30 am +Mary Halus from Mr. and Mrs. Milton Gonzalez, Sr.

Tues.   24:

            8:30 am +Michael Kraynak from Chris and Amy Kraynak

Wed.   25:

            8:30am + Fr. Robert Halus from Ann Planey

Thurs. 26:

            8:30 am +Joe Pavlov Jr. from Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brill

Fri.      27:

            NO LITURGY

 Sat.      28:

            6:00 pm For the Parishioners

Sun.    29: 21^st Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am Steve Democko from Mr. and Mrs. John A Basista

 

• Collection Report

Week of 10/15/2017

$         2052.00           Offertory

$           118.00           Candles

$               5.00           Holy Day          

$             60.00            Maintenance Fund

$        2235.00            TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 31

Sunday Attendance: 73

 

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

Robert Democko, Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos,  Eleanore Timko, 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.

PARISH DINNER: We would like to especially thank Kenny Litwin and Elaine Chachko for planning a wonderful parish luncheon that was held last Sunday.  Everyone had a f

SOCIAL:

Coffee and donut social and GCU 4^th quarter meeting will be held Sunday, October 29^th following the Liturgy. All are invited!

 

ALL PARISHIONERS:  

These are last days to sell the raffle tickets with the grand prize being $1,000.00, 2^nd & 3^rd place are $500.00 each. The drawing will be held October 25, 2017, during the Byzantine Social Club monthly meeting. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. This fund raiser will be used for church maintenance.

 

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

October 25, 2017 at 6:00 pm:

The social club will be hosting a “men’s potluck dinner” with Group A in charge. Everyone is welcome to attend and we hope all come to witness who wins the $1000.00 and (2) $500.00 prizes.  Additionally, we will all enjoy a dinner made by the men of our parish! Reminder, ticket sellers for each winner will receive $25.00.

 

GCU LODGE 442;

The GCU Lodge is sponsoring a community matching funds project to benefit the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley.  We are collecting needed items that are listed in the vestibule. The Home office will donate funds equal to the donated items value. Deadline is October 31, 2017.

 

PILGRIM VOCATION:

Vocations are the result of Christian community. Placing faith and hope in this command of the Lord, all Byzantine Catholic Churches in America began a Pilgrim vocation Icon Program. Whoever signed up to participate in this prayer service, the icon can be found on the vestibule table with the required prayers, so please take accordingly for each respective week.

 

BENEDICTINE SISTERS:

The Benedictine Sisters of Byzantine Church at Queen of Heaven Monastery, Warren, Ohio, are offering a Day of Spirituality in preparation for Christmas on Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 1:00-4:30 pm.  It will be held at SS. Peter and Paul Parish Center, 180 Belvedere Ave, NE, Warren.  To register, please call 330-856-1813 or email at gohm@netdotcom.com  by Friday, December 1, 2017.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left and Right are for +Darlene Kassen from Tillie Chachko and the Elaine Chachko.

 

 

 

 

 

Liturgical Schedule

 

Sat.      14:

            6:00 pm + Grace Virostek from Family

Sun.    15:  Sunday of the Fathers of the 7^th Ecumenical Council

            9:00 am +Peter Kasper from Victor and Sue Boyer

Mon.    16:

            NO LITURGY

 Tues.   17:

            8:30 am +Mary Halus from Ron & Yotin Marian

 Wed.   18:

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

 Thurs. 19:

            8:30 am +Father Robert Halus from Hermine Sullivan

 Fri.      20:

            8:30 am +Mary Jean Getsy from Sheryl Goodrich

 Sat.      21:

            6:00 pm For the Parishioners

 Sun.    22:  20^th Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am + John Stanko from Mark and Nancy Stanko

 

• Collection Report

Week of 10/08/2017

$         1501.00           Offertory

$             76.00           Candles

$             30.00           Holy Day

$          140.28          Gas Royalties

$           695.00         P. Kasper Memory

$           110.00            Maintenance Fund

$        2552.28            TOTAL 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 35

Sunday Attendance: 70

 

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

Robert Democko, Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos and Eleanore Timko, 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.

PARISH DINNER: Reminder, Sunday, October 15^th, parish dinner will be at the Holiday Inn Boardman @ 12:15 pm. We are looking forward to enjoy a delicious meal with all who purchased tickets for this event.

SOCIAL:

Coffee and donut social and GCU 4^th quarter meeting will be held Sunday, October 29^th following the Liturgy. All are invited!

ALL PARISHIONERS:  

We are still selling the raffle tickets with the grand prize being $1,000.00, 2^nd & 3^rd place are $500.00 each. The drawing will be held October 25, 2017, during the Byzantine Social Club monthly meeting. Next weekend all tickets/money must be returned. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. This fund raiser will be used for church maintenance.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

October 25, 2017 at 6:00 pm:

The social club will be hosting a “men’s potluck dinner” with Group A in charge. Everyone is welcome to attend and we hope all come to witness who wins the $1000.00 and (2) $500.00 prizes.  Additionally, we will all enjoy a dinner made by the men of our parish! Reminder, ticket sellers for each winner will receive $25.00.

GCU LODGE 442;

The GCU Lodge is sponsoring a community matching funds project to benefit the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley.  We are collecting needed items that are listed in the vestibule. The Home office will donate funds equal to the donated items value. Deadline is October 31, 2017.

PILGRIM VOCATION:

Vocations are the result of Christian community. Placing faith and hope in this command of the Lord, all Byzantine Catholic Churches in America began a Pilgrim vocation Icon Program. Whoever signed up to participate in this prayer service, the icon can be found on the vestibule table with the required prayers, so please take accordingly for each respective week.

SPECIAL THANK YOU:

A special “thank you” to the Kasper Family for their donation of $695.00 in memory of our beloved parishioner, Peter Kasper, Jr., which is to be used for the maintenance fund of this parish. May God Bless the Kasper Family and blessed repose to Peter.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left and Right are in memory of + Darlene Kassen, from Tillie Chachko and Family and Elaine Chachko.

 

 

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.     7:

            6:00 pm For the Parishioners

Sun.    8: 18^th Sunday after Pentecost

            9:00 am +Katherine and Joseph Pavlov Sr. from Marybeth Hayer and Janice and David Hartzell

Mon.    9:

            NO LITURGY 

Tues.   10:

            8:30 am +Mary Halus from Jerry Dutko

Wed.   11:

            8:30am + Joe Pavlov Jr. from Father Nick and Helen Kraynak

Thurs. 12:

            8:30 am +Father Robert Halus from Karen Blasko

Fri.      13:

            8:30 am +Michael Kraynak from Family and Friends 

Sat.      14:

            6:00 pm + Grace Virostek from Family

Sun.    15:  Sunday of the Fathers of the 7^th Ecumenical Council

            9:00 am +Peter Kasper from Victor and Sue Tondy

 

• Collection Report

Week of 10/01/2017

$         1336.00           Offertory

$           136.00           Candles

$           130.00           Holy Day

$            31.60          Gas Royalties

$          278.00            Maintenance Fund

$        2131.60            TOTAL

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 40

Sunday Attendance: 52

 

Please Pray For the Health & Well-Being Of Our Parishioners:

Robert Democko in St. Elizabeth Hospital downtown, Thomas Urdea, Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos and Eleanore Timko, 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 healthy 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.

PARISH DINNER: Please mark your calendars for the annual parish dinner to be held on Sunday, October 15^th 12:15pm at the Holiday Inn in Boardman. Buffet Menu includes roast beef, fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, honey glazed carrots, salad, rolls and desert. Cost is $17.00, all inclusive. Make checks payable to Altar Rosary Society by October 8^th. Sign-up sheet is in the vestibule. All checks are due by Sunday, October 8^th.

ALL PARISHIONERS:  We are still selling the raffle tickets with the grand prize being $1,000.00, 2^nd & 3^rd place are $500.00 each. REMINDER; please return your ticket money, it is past due. Write your name on the back of the tickets you sold.  The drawing will be held October 25, 2017. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. This fund raiser will be used for church maintenance.

GCU LODGE 442;The GCU Lodge is sponsoring a community matching funds project to benefit the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley.  We are collecting needed items that are listed in the vestibule. The Home office will donate funds equal to the donated items value. Deadline is October 31, 2017.

SOCIAL:Coffee and donut social and GCU 4^th quarter meeting will be held Sunday, October 29^th following the Liturgy. All are invited!  

CCD REMINDER; All Parishioners are encouraged to attend the weekly education classes, every Tuesday at 6:30 pm, for children and adults of all ages. The classes care held at The Byzantine Center at the Grove.

HURRICANE RELIEF:We would like to thank all who gave lovingly for this cause. The total amount collected was $220.00.  God Bless each and every one!

PILGRIM VOCATION:Vocations are the result of Christian community. Placing faith and hope in this command of the Lord, all Byzantine Catholic Churches in America began a Pilgrim vocation Icon Program. Whoever signed up to participate in this prayer service, the icon can be found on the vestibule table with the required prayers, so please take accordingly for each respective week.

SYMPATHY:Our deepest sympathy to Aaron Graneto, one of our Saturday cantors, whose grandfather, Edward Vrabel, passed away last Sunday. Blessed repose to Edward, and our prayers and thoughts are with him and his family.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10.  The Left and Right are for Grace Virostek from Mike Virostek Jr.