Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.      20;

            6:00pm + Frank Palotce from Mr. and Mrs. Greg Slemons and Daughters

Sun.      21; Sunday of the Man Born Blind

            9:00am + Helen and Joseph Pavlov Jr. from Marybeth Hayer, Janice and David Hartzell

Mon.    22;

            NO LITURGY

Tues.    23;

            8:30am + Mary Hayer from Marybeth Hayer, Janice & David Hartzell

Wed.    24;

            8:30am + Mary Halus from Mr.&Mrs. Richard Kaschak

Thurs. 25; Ascension of Our Lord

            9:00am (at St. Nicholas)+ Michael Kraynak from Chris & Amy Kraynak

6:30pm (at Infant Jesus) + Joe Pavlov Jr. from Gene & Sharon Mulichak

Fri.     26;

            8:30am + Fr. Robert Halus from Mr.&Mrs. Ron Marian

Sat.      27;

            6:00pm Divine Liturgy for the Parishioners

Sun.      28; Sunday of the Fathers of the 1^st Ecumenical Council

            9:00am Living & Deceased members of the United States  of America Military

Happy Anniversary to: Shari & Rick Gregg May 2^nd, Ralph & Candace Rivera May 11^th, Erin & Bill Lewis May 22^nd, Paula & Greg Slemons May 23^rd, Kyle & Rachel Sheehan May 30^th.

Happy Birthday to: Mary Ann Basista May 1^st, Lany Slemons May 3^rd , Rachel Valko May 6^th, Anne Anos May 7^th, Rachel Stanko May 8^th, Mark Stanko May 11^th, Paul Kasper May 17^th, Janice Salcedo May 21^st.

Collection Report 

Week of 05/14/2017

$       1,675.00          Offertory

$          109.00          Candles

$            60.00          Vindicatory Directory

$          255.00          Maintenance Fund

$          100.00          Easter

$            30.00          Seminary Fund

$       2,265.00          TOTAL

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 32

Sunday Attendance: 85

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

Announcements and information

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

Thomas Urdea ,Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos and Eleanore Timko 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 like to send GET WELL wishes.

GCU Lodge 442 Matching Funds Project: Congratulations to last weeks (May 14^th) matching fund winner of $100 to Tina Bzinak. There are two more drawings so we wish everyone good luck.

Congratulations: Congratulations to McKenna Lewis, Evan Welton, Adrian Gelonese, & Robbie Gelonese who received their first Holy Eucharist this Sunday. God bless McKenna, Evan, Adrian & Robbie and their families on this very special day. All are welcome to celebrate with them after liturgy.

Byzantine Social Club: On Wednesday, May 24^th at 6:30pm, the Byzantine Social Club will have their monthly meeting in the church pavilion for a picnic weather permitting. Group A is in charge. All parishioners are invited to enjoy a wonderful spring evening.  

Slavic Fest: Reminder that St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, 2230 Highland Road, Hermitage, is having a “SLAVIC FEST” TODAY, Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 11:00am-7:00pm at the Social Center. Ethnic Slavic Foods and Desserts will be available for eat-in or take-out. Live bands include the Cleveland Style Polka, The Zaps and the Chardon Polka Band. Vendors, ethnic and religious items, Chinese Auction and 50/50 Raffle. Free Admission!

Attention: On Monday June 5, 2017, St. Christine Infant Jesus of Prague Guild will celebrate a mass for area Guild Members. Rosary will be at 11:30 and mass at noon. A light lunch will follow. Reservations are due by May 18 by calling Patti Griffin at (330) 793-4799.

Helping Hands: Thank you to everyone who came on Saturday for Helping Hands. The church grounds look beautiful. God bless all of you for giving your time and talents to help beautify our church.

Summer Vacation School: St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Campbell is holding a summer vacation Bible School. It will be held Monday July 17- Friday July 21 from 9am-12 noon each day. Further information will be forthcoming.

Maintenance Update: Starting in June, the flat roofs on the Church will be removed and replaced by Holtz and Sons Roofing for a cost of $32,500. Your generosity in giving to the maintenance envelope will help defray the cost.

Food Fest Announcement: Our 2^nd Annual Food Fest will be held on Saturday June 24, 2017 from 11am-4pm at St. Michaels Byzantine Catholic Church on Robinson road in Campbell. The menu will be Holupki, Haluski, Kolbasi & Sauerkraut and Pirohy. There will also be a bake sale & music. We would love your help and/or patronage to make this another great event. WE ARE LOOKING FOR BAKERS FOR OUR BAKE SALE!!! There will be sign-up sheets in the vestibule coming in June.

Special Announcement: On Sunday May 28, 2017, after 11am liturgy at St. Nicholas there will be a Panahida at St. Nicholas Cemetery. Also, at 5pm there will be a Panahida at St. Johns Cemetery.

Sanctuary Candles: The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10. There are two Sanctuary candles so more than one intention may be given. This week’s Sanctuary Candles are for; the left- Blessing of Matt Sivy on Graduation from Tom & Joyce Lesko. The right is for + Tina Bush from Lora Opsitnik

CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN

CHRISTOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE!

 

 

Liturgical Schedule
Sat. 13;
6:00pm Liturgy for the Parishioners
Sun. 14; Sunday of the Samaritan Woman (Mother’s Day)
9:00am Dorothy Kominak from Paul and Mary Kasper
Mon. 15;
NO LITURGY
Tues. 16;
8:30am + Fr. Robert Halus from Mr. and Mrs. Michael Palusak
Wed. 17;
8:30am + Joe Pavlov Jr. from Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kuty
Thurs. 18;
8:30am + Edward Kraynak from Albert Keshock
Fri. 19;
8:30am + Mary Halus from Mr. and Mrs. Milton Gonzalez Sr.
Sat. 20;
6:00pm + Frank Palotce from Mr. and Mrs. Greg Slemons and Daughters
Sun. 21; Sunday of the Man Born Blind
9:00am + Helen and Joseph Pavlov Jr. from Marybeth Hayer, Janice and David Hartzell

Please Pray For the Health & Well-Being Of Our Parishioners:
Thomas Urdea ,Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos and Eleanore Timko 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 like to send GET WELL wishes.

GCU Lodge 442 Matching Funds Project: The winner of the First Matching Funds drawing last week was Sophie Cimino. Sophie donated her winnings of $50 back to the GCU Lodge. Thank you and God Bless Sophie for her kindness and generosity.

Mark Your Calendars: REMINDER Mother’s Day Buffet is today Sunday May 14 from 11:00am until 3:00pm at Byzantine Center at the Grove. There will be a fabulous buffet featuring ethnic and traditional favourites’. Ticket prices are; Adults- $25 per person, Children- 6-10 years-$10, and Children- 5 and under- FREE (Tax and Gratuity included). There will be a gift for every mother and door prizes!

Fatima Centennial Conference: The Fatima Conference will be held at Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in North Jackson. The conference will be on May 12-14.

Slavic Fest: St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, 2230 Highland Road, Hermitage, is having a “SLAVIC FEST” on Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 11:00am-7:00pm at the Social Center. Ethnic Slavic Foods and Desserts will be available for eat-in or take-out. Live bands include the Cleveland Style Polka, The Zaps and the Chardon Polka Band. Vendors, ethnic and religious items, Chinese Auction and 50/50 Raffle. Free Admission!

Attention: On Monday June 5, 2017, St. Christine Infant Jesus of Prague Guild will celebrate a mass for area Guild Members. Rosary will be at 11:30 and mass at noon. A light lunch will follow. Reservations are due by May 18 by calling Patti Griffin at (330) 793-4799.

Helping Hands: On Saturday May 20th at 9:00am to 12:00 noon, help prepare the Church grounds, sponsored by the GCU. A light lunch will be served as well. Sign-up sheet is in the vestibule. Bring your garden gloves and enjoy a morning with friends beautifying the Church grounds.

Summer Vacation School: St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Campbell is holding a summer vacation Bible School. It will be held Monday July 17- Friday July 21 from 9am-12 noon each day. Further information will be forthcoming.

Sunday May 21st: On Sunday May 21st we will have a First Holy Communion liturgy followed by a reception for the First Communicants, family, and friends, and parishioners.
Maintenance Update: Starting in June, the flat roofs on the Church will be removed and replaced by Holtz and Sons Roofing for a cost of $32,500. Your generosity in giving to the maintenance envelope will help defray the cost.

Sanctuary Candles: The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10. There are two Sanctuary candles so more than one intention may be given. This week’s Sanctuary Candles are for; the left- + Mary Mehley from Maureen Kredel and Family. The right for the memory of Helen and Joe Pavlov Jr. from Marybeth Hayer, Janice and David Hartzell.

Fr. Michael, Maryna, and would like to wish all mother’s a very Happy Mother’s Day. May God Bless all of you!

CHRIST IS RISEN!
INDEED HE IS RISEN
CHRISTOS VOSKRESE!
VOISTINU VOSKRESE!

Liturgical Schedule

Sat. 06;
6:00pm Liturgy for the Parishioners
Sun. 07; Sunday of the Paralytic Man
9:00am + Virginia Democko from Robert and Melissa Democko
Mon. 08;
NO LITURGY
Tues. 09;
8:30am + Fr. Robert Halus from Mr. and Mrs. Michael Palusak
Wed. 10;
8:30am + Michael Kraynak from Family and Friends
Thurs. 11;Liturgy in Church Slavonic
8:30am + Mary Halus from Shirley Hryronak
Fri. 12;
8:30am + Joe Pavlov Jr from Joe and Maryellen Hritz
Sat. 13;
6:00pm Liturgy for the Parishioners
Sun. 14; Sunday of the Samaritan Woman (Mother’s Day)
9:00am + Dorothy Kominak from Paul and Mary Kasper

Happy Anniversary to: Shari & Rick Gregg May 2nd, Ralph & Candace Rivera May 11th, Erin & Bill Lewis May 22nd, Paula & Greg Slemons May 23rd, Kyle & Rachel Sheehan May 30th.

Happy Birthday to: Mary Ann Basista May 1st, Lany Slemons May 3rd , Rachel Valko May 6th, Anne Anos May 7th, Rachel Stanko May 8th, Mark Stanko May 11th, Paul Kasper May 17th, Janice Salcedo May 21st.
Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:
Saturday Attendance: 42
Sunday Attendance: 70

Announcements and information

Please Pray For the Health & Well-Being Of Our Parishioners:
Thomas Urdea ,Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos and Eleanore Timko 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 like to send GET WELL wishes.

GCU Lodge 442 Matching Funds Project: The first drawing for the matching funds will be this Sunday. If you want to buy tickets, please see Tillie Chachko. Good Luck to everyone!

Attention: Due to problems with our provider we had to change our website again. Our new website is http://www.infantjesusbyz.org. You can find recent bulletin and all information about our parish. Also you can find us on Facebook as Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church.

Sunday May 21st: On Sunday May 21st we will have a First Holy Communion liturgy followed by a reception for the First Communicants, family, and friends, and parishioners.

Slavic Fest: St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, 2230 Highland Road, Hermitage, is having a “SLAVIC FEST” on Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 11:00am-7:00pm at the Social Center. Ethnic Slavic Foods and Desserts will be available for eat-in or take-out. Live bands include the Cleveland Style Polka, The Zaps and the Chardon Polka Band. Vendors, ethnic and religious items, Chinese Auction and 50/50 Raffle. Free Admission!

Mark Your Calendars: A Mother’s Day Buffet will be held on Sunday May 14 from 11:00am until 3:00pm at Byzantine Center at the Grove. There will be a fabulous buffet featuring ethnic and traditional favourites’. Ticket prices are; Adults- $25 per person, Children- 6-10 years-$10, and Children- 5 and under- FREE (Tax and Gratuity included). There will be a gift for every mother and door prizes! For reservations call 330-782-6388.

Helping Hands: On Saturday May 20th at 9:00am to 12:00 noon, help prepare the Church grounds, sponsored by the GCU. A light lunch will be served as well. Sign-up sheet is in the vestibule. Bring your garden gloves and enjoy a morning with friends beautifying the Church grounds.

Special Announcement: Next Sunday, since it is Mother’s Day, all mothers will receive flowers for this special occasion.

Attention: On Monday June 5, 2017, St. Christine Infant Jesus of Prague Guild will celebrate a mass for area Guild Members. Rosary will be at 11:30 and mass at noon. A light lunch will follow. Reservations are due by May 18 by calling Patti Griffin at (330) 793-4799.

Fatima Centennial Conference: A Fatima Conference to open the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady to the three children in Fatima, Portugal will be held at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in North Jackson. The conference will be on May 12-14.

Sanctuary Candles: The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10. There are two Sanctuary candles so more than one intention may be given. This week’s Sanctuary Candles are for; the left- + Kay Urdea from Tom Urdea. And the right for- + Kay Urdea from Jeff Walsh.

CHRIST IS RISEN!
INDEED HE IS RISEN
CHRISTOS VOSKRESE!
VOISTINU VOSKRESE!

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.       29;

          6:00pm + Morris and Nadine Mahunik from Gail Mahunik

Sun.      30; Sunday of the Ointment-Bearers    9:00am + Robert Stanko from Mark and Nancy Stanko

Mon.    01;

          NO LITURGY

Tues.    02;

          NO LITURGY

Wed.    03;

          NO LITURGY

Thurs. 04;

          NO LITURGY

Fri.     05;

          8:30am Living and Deceased members of the Sacred Heart Society of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church

Sat.      06;

          6:00pm Liturgy for the Parishioners

Sun.      07; Sunday of the Paralytic Man

          9:00am + Virginia Democko from Robert and Melissa Democko

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Happy Anniversary to:  Msgr. Alexis Mihalik April 23^rdordained 1964, &, Dr. Steve & Janice Salcedo April 26^th.

 Happy Birthday to: Britney & Bobby Jonda April 5^th, Gregory Hymes April 9^th, McKenna Grace Lewis April 16^th, Diana Terleck April 25^th, Monica (Macala) Ohlin April 28^th, Peter Kasper April 30^th

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 50

Sunday Attendance: 72

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

Thomas Urdea ,Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby, Anne Anos and Eleanore Timko 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 like to send GET WELL wishes.

Announcements and information

 GCU Lodge 442 Matching Funds Project: GET YOUR TICKETS for the month of Sundays Mini Raffle. It will benefit the Building and Ground Maintenance Fund. $5.00 per ticket and drawings will be every Sunday in May. Please remember our profit will be equally matched by our GCU office in Pittsburgh.

 Slavic Fest: There will be a Slavic Fest on Sunday May 21, 2017 from 11:00am-7:00pm at Saint Michael Social Center, 2140 Highland Road, Hermitage, PA. There will be Live Entertainment, Ethnic Food, Vendors, Chinese Auction, and a 50/50 Raffle.

SENIOR LUNCHEON: The Senior Luncheon is back! It will be held on Thursday May 4^th, 2017 at 12:00 pm at Byzantine at the Grove. Call Helen Yurko at 330-782-1524 to make reservations.

Mark Your Calendars: A Mother’s Day Buffet will be held on Sunday May 14 from 11:00am until 3:00pm at Byzantine Center at the Grove. There will be a fabulous buffet featuring ethnic and traditional favourites’. Ticket prices are; Adults- $25 per person, Children- 6-10 years-$10, and Children- 5 and under- FREE (Tax and Gratuity included). There will be a gift for every mother and door prizes! For reservations call 330-782-6388.

Attention: Due to problems with our provider we had to change our website again. Our new website is www.infantjesusbyz.org. You can find recent bulletin and all information about our parish. Also you can find us on Facebook as Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church.

GCU: REMINDER! Everyone is invited to have Coffee and Donuts following Liturgy on Sunday April 30, 2017. The 2^nd Quarter GCU Meeting will follow.

Easter Sales Update: Following are the results of our Easter Fund Raiser:

Easter Basket Raffle:       $287.00

Easter Paska Bread:      $1,194.00

(To St. Nick’s Rental)    – $300.00

                                             $894.00

Pirohy Sales:                 $1,841.00

(To St. Nick’s Rental)     -$600.00

                                          $1,241.00

Please Note: Pirohy is made for food fest, TOTAL: $2,413.00.

Thank You to all for your support this past Lenten and Easter Season. Without your financial support, your time in making pirohy and paska, we would not have been so successful. God Bless all of you!

Sanctuary Candles: The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10. There are two Sanctuary candles so more than one intention may be given.

 

CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN

CHRISTOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE!

Liturgical Schedule

Sat.       22; Bright Saturday

          6:00pm Liturgy for the Parishioners

Sun.      23; Thomas Sunday; George Great-Martyr

          9:00am Health and Well-being of Janice Salcedo from Dr. Stephen Salcedo and Family

Mon.    24;

          NO LITURGY

Tues.    25;

          8:30am + Helen and Joe Pavlov Jr. from Karen Bata

Wed.    26;

          8:30am The Anniversary and Health of Stephen and Janice Salcedo

Thurs. 27;

          8:30am + Mary Halus from Mr. and Mrs. Ron Marian

 Fri.     28;

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

Sat.      29;

          6:00pm + Morris and Nadine Mahunik from Gail Mahunik

Sun.      30; Sunday of the Ointment-Bearers

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

Happy Anniversary to:  Msgr. Alexis Mihalik April 23^rdordained 1964, &, Dr. Steve & Janice Salcedo April 26^th.

 Happy Birthday to: Britney & Bobby Jonda April 5^th, Gregory Hymes April 9^th, McKenna Grace Lewis April 16^th, Diana Terleck April 25^th, Monica (Macala) Ohlin April 28^th, Peter Kasper April 30^th.

 

Attendance from Saturday & Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday Attendance: 75

Sunday Attendance: 140

Announcements and information

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

Thomas Urdea ,Richard Kuty, Margaret Arvin, Louise Macabobby , Helen Gayetsky  Anne Anos and Eleanore Timko all at home, Mrs. Flaherty in Assumption Village 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 like to send GET WELL wishes.

 Thank You: Thank you to everyone who came out to our Ethnic Food Fest meeting this past Tuesday. More information will be put in the bulletin soon. God Bless you all!

Thank you very much for your generous donations, may God bless you and your families abundantly.

Congratulations to Mark and Bridget with baptism of they son Zachary Martin Mehley. May God bless Zachary and his parents with His grace!

Mark Your Calendars: A Mother’s Day Buffet will be held on Sunday May 14 from 11:00am until 3:00pm at Byzantine Center at the Grove. There will be a fabulous buffet featuring ethnic and traditional favourites’. Ticket prices are; Adults- $25 per person, Children- 6-10 years-$10, and Children- 5 and under- FREE (Tax and Gratuity included). There will be a gift for every mother and door prizes! For reservations call 330-782-6388.

 GCU Lodge 442 Matching Funds Project: GET YOUR TICKETS for the month of Sundays Mini Raffle. It will benefit the Building and Ground Maintenance Fund. $5.00 per ticket and drawings will be every Sunday in May. Please remember our profit will be equally matched by our GCU office in Pittsburgh.

 GCU: Everyone is invited to have Coffee and Donuts following Liturgy on Sunday April 30, 2017. The 2^nd Quarter GCU Meeting will follow.

 Due to problems with our provider we had to change our website again

Our new website is www.infantjesusbyz.org. You can find recent bulletin and all information about our parish. Also you can find us on Facebook as Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church.

 Sanctuary Candles: The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The cost is $10. There are two Sanctuary candles so more than one intention may be given. This week’s sanctuary candles are for, the left- the Anniversary of Stephen and Janice Salcedo. And the right for- + George Vrabel from Ed and Dolly Vrabel.

 Father Michael, Maryna, and Andrew wish everyone a Happy and Blessed Easter.

 CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN

CHRISTOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE!