LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat: 25: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun: 26: 11:00 AM @ St. Nicholas

9^th Sunday After Pentecost

+Marge Sekerak from Greg

& Mary Lou Shirilla

Mon. 27: NO LITURGY

Tues. 28: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

Special Intentions

Wed. 29: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

Special intentions

Thurs. 30: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

Special Intentions

Fri. 31:10:00 am @ Infant Jesus

Special Intentions

Sat: 1: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

+Richard Alan Tirpak from

Richard & Marge Tirpak

Sun: 2: 11:00 AM @ St. Nicholas

10th Sunday After Pentecost

For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 07/19/2026

$ 967.00 Sunday Offering

$ 20.00 Holy Day

$ 111.00 Candles

$ 50.00 Maintenance Fund

$ 81.00 Garage rental

$ 1229.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 23

Sunday: 16

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

Michael Volsko- Briarfield Manor, Kevin Ulrich- Ivywoods Manor, John Porubensky -Windsor House at Omni manor, Margaret and William Zigarevich at home. May God grant to all the sick and homebound of our parish many blessed, happy and healthy years.

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

The NEW total with added interest is $346,954.25 for the Capital campaign. Thank you for your continued generosity and support to our church.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

Liturgical requests for 2026 are now being taken. Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for specific dates.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The 2026 Sanctuary candle sign-up sheet is on the table. Cost is still $10/candle. PLEASE CALL PAULA @330-799-5983 for ALL REQUESTS. Just deposit your money in the collection basket.

PILGRIM OF VIRGIN STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA:

The statue of Our Blessed Mother Mary will be at St. Mary’s Byzantine Church on Belle Vista on Saturday, August 1^st from 3:30-4:15 followed by Divine Liturgy at 4:30. Guest speaker is Catherine Moran. The Forgotten and Abandoned Request-the 5 First Saturdays of Reperation-100^th Anniversary.

CHURCH PICNIC:

Thak you to all parishioners, families and friends who attended and brought/made the delicious food for our church picnic last Sunday. A special thank you to Zachary Bean & Emily Brown who donated the Bounce House-the kids had a great time. We truly appreciate our Byzantine Social Club for their hard work and time to organize the picnic. Everyone had a wonderful time!!!

Please watch the bulletin for our next event-a Corn Roast in September.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

The Archdiocese of Pittsburgh will again be honoring the couples who are celebrating significant year anniversaries of their marriage this year on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at St. Elias Church in Pittsburgh. Couples who are celebrating 10, 15,20,25,30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or additional years that are multiples are five during this year of 2026 will be celebrated. If unable to attend, certificates will be sent to the couples. Please notify Paula Slemons @ (330) 799-5983 by THIS SUNDAY, July 26th so the information can be given to the Chancery.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The sanctuary candle will be lit for the entire week. For the week of July 26-August 1, 2026, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +John & +Anna Biros from John Biros. The right sanctuary candle is for the special intentions of Myron Terlecky.

St. Nicholas Banquet Hall Surplus Sale!

Commercial Kitchen • Banquet Supplies • Bingo Supplies •  Glassware, China, Silverware • Holiday Décor & More!

As part of our renovation project to transform our small hall into a beautiful chapel, we are reducing our stored inventory and offering a variety of surplus items for sale.

Sale Dates:

• Saturday, July 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, August 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Items include:

• Banquet supplies
• Restaurant equipment
• Glassware, Dishes, Silverware
• Appliances
• Bingo Supplies
• Tools
• Christmas decorations
• Kitchen items
• miscellaneous treasures

Cash Only

Please note: We are renovating our facility and no longer have storage space for these surplus items. This is a great opportunity to find useful items while supporting our parish and its ongoing improvements.

If you can volunteer to help with set-up on Friday, July 24 (10 a.m. until 2 p.m.) or at either day of the sale,

please contact JoAnn Stock at 330-519-0395 or at 330-782-6388.  We are also in need of boxes and newspaper to wrap any fragile items.

Jesus walks on water

St John Chrysostom.: It should be observed, that when the Lord works a great miracle, He sends the multitudes away, teaching us thereby never to pursue the praise of the multitude, nor to attract them to us. Further, He teaches us that we should [p. 539] not be ever mixed with crowds, nor yet always shunning them; but that both may be done with profit; whence if, follows, “And when he had sent the multitude array, he went up into a mountain apart to pray;” shewing us that solitude is good, when we have need to pray to God.

For this also He goes into the desert, and there spends the night in prayer, to teach us that for prayer we should seek stillness both in time and place.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat: 18: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

Robert & Helen Marie

Vaclav on their 69^th

Wedding Anniversary from

Children & Grandchildren

Blessing of vehicles

Sun: 19: 11:00 AM @ St. Nicholas

Sunday of the Fathers of the

Six Ecumenical Council

For the parishioners

Blessing of vehicles

Mon. 20: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

Elijah Great Prophet

For the parishioners

Tues. 21: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

Special Intentions

Wed. 22: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 23: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

Special Intentions

Fri. 24: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

Special Intentions

Sat: 25: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun: 26: 11:00 AM @ St. Nicholas

9^th Sunday After Pentecost

+Marge Sekerak from Greg

& Mary Lou Shirilla

Collection Report

Week of 07/12/2026

$ 1314.00 Sunday Offering

$ 10.00 Holy Day

$ 120.00 Candles

$ 40.00 Maintenance Fund

$ 10.00 Peter Pence

$ 1494.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 25

Sunday: 14

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

Michael Volsko- Briarfield Manor, Kevin Ulrich- Ivywoods Manor, John Porubensky-Windsor House at Omni manor, Margaret and William Zigarevich at home. May God grant to all the sick and homebound of our parish many blessed, happy and healthy years.

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

The NEW total with added interest is $346,116.37 for the Capital campaign. Thank you for your continued generosity and support to our church.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

Liturgical requests for 2026 are now being taken. Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for specific dates.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The 2026 Sanctuary candle sign-up sheet is on the table. Cost is still $10/candle. PLEASE CALL PAULA @330-799-5983 for ALL REQUESTS. Just deposit your money in the collection basket.

PILGRIM OF VIRGIN STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA:

The statue of Our Blessed Mother Mary will be at St. Mary’s Byzantine Church on Belle Vista on Saturday, August 1^st from 3:30-4:15 followed by Divine Liturgy at 4:30. Guest speaker is Catherine Moran. The Forgotten and Abandoned Request-the 5 First Saturdays of Reperation-100^th Anniversary.

PICNIC:

REMINDER the-CHURCH PICNIC IS THIS SUNDAY, JULY 19^{th at} 3:00 pm in the church pavilion at Infant Jesus.

HAPPY ANNIVERSAY:

Congratulations & Happy 69^th Wedding Anniversary to Robert & Helen Marie Vaclav. May God continue to bless you both with health and happiness!

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

The Archdiocese of Pittsburgh will again be honoring the couples who are celebrating significant year anniversaries of their marriage this year on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at St. Elias Church in Pittsburgh. Couples who are celebrating 10, 15,20,25,30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or additional years that are multiples are five during this year of 2026 will be celebrated. If unable to attend, certificates will be sent to the couples. Please notify Paula Slemons @ (330) 799-5983 by NEXT SUNDAY, July 26th so the information can be given to the Chancery.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The sanctuary candle will be lit for the entire week. For the week of July 19-25, 2026, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Mr. & +Mrs. Steve Planey and the right sanctuary candle is in memory of the deceased members of the Planey family. Both candles are given by Steve Planey.

Parish Banquet Hall Surplus Sale!

Commercial Kitchen • Banquet Supplies • Bingo Supplies •  Glassware, China, Silverware • Holiday Décor & More!

As part of our renovation project to transform our small hall into a beautiful chapel, we are reducing our stored inventory and offering a variety of surplus items for sale.

Sale Dates:

• Saturday, July 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, August 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Items include:

• Banquet supplies
• Restaurant equipment
• Glassware, Dishes, Silverware
• Appliances
• Bingo Supplies
• Tools
• Christmas decorations
• Kitchen items
• miscellaneous treasures

Cash Only

Please note: We are renovating our facility and no longer have storage space for these surplus items. This is a great opportunity to find useful items while supporting our parish and its ongoing improvements.

If you can volunteer to help with set-up on Friday, July 24 (10 a.m. until 2 p.m.) or at either day of the sale,

please contact JoAnn Stock at 330-519-0395 or at 330-782-6388.  We are also in need of boxes and newspaper to wrap any fragile items.

Mt. 14;13-14 Jesus Has Compassion on the Throng

To a lonely place apart. Chrysostom: We see him on many occasions “departing.” We see this when John was imprisoned’ and killed and when the Jews heard that he was making more disciples. For it was his will to live his life in an ordinary rhythm of interaction and solitude. The time had not yet come for him to reveal his divine glory plainly. This is why Jesus told his disciples to “tell no one that he is the Christ. “His will was that this should be better known after his resurrection. During this time he was not very severe with those who were obstinate in their unbelief. Rather, he was prone to be indulgent with them.

On retiring, he departs not into a city but into a wilderness. He leaves in a boat so that no one would follow him.

But note how the disciples of John had by now become more attached to Jesus. For it was they who told him of the event. They in fact had left everything and taken refuge in John. In their calamity Jesus makes provision for them, and in doing so he does them no small benevolence.

But why did he not withdraw before they brought the news to him? Didn’t Jesus know the fact of John’s death even before they reported it to him? He did not want to make his identity known at this point. The divine economy did not require it. For it was not by his appearance only but by his actions that Jesus would have his identity confirmed. He knew the devil’s craft and that he would leavenothing undone to destroy Christ’s revelation.

This is why Jesus withdrew. But the crowds do not withdraw from him. They try to follow him, as if riveted to him. Not even John’s tragic end diverted or frightened them. So great a thing is earnest desire, so great a thing is love, that it overcomes and dispels all dangers. The Gospel of Matthew, homily 49.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat: 11: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

Living & Deceased Members

Of Sacred Heart Society

Sun: 12: 11:00 AM @ St. Nicholas

7^th Sunday after Pentecost

For the parishioners

Mon. 13: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

Special Intentions

Tues. 14: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

Special Intentions

Wed. 15: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

Special Intentions

Thurs. 16: NO LITURGY

Fri. 17: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

Special Intentions

Sat: 18: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun: 19: 11:00 AM @ St. Nicholas

Sunday of the fathers of the

Six Ecumenical Council

For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 07/04/2026

$ 610.00 Sunday Offering

$ 64.00 Candles

$ 75.00 Maintenance Fund

$ 749.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 8

Sunday: 18

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

Michael Volsko- Briarfield Manor, Kevin Ulrich- Ivywoods Manor, John Porubensky-Windsor House at Omni manor, Margaret and William Zigarevich at home. May God grant to all the sick and homebound of our parish many blessed, happy and healthy years.

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

The NEW total with added interest is $346,116.37 for the Capital campaign. Thank you for your continued generosity and support to our church.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

Liturgical requests for 2026 are now being taken. Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for specific dates.

PICNIC:

Please mark your calendars for the-CHURCH PICNIC NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 19th at 3:00 pm in the church pavilion. Hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments and beverages will be provided. We ask that everyone please their favorite side dish or dessert. We are planning on having corn hole tournaments, kids games and activities with prizes for the winners. There will be a small Chinese auction, guessing game and 50/50. We are also hoping to have a bounce house for the children. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. We hope to see you all there!!

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

The Archdiocese of Pittsburgh will again be honoring the couples who are celebrating significant year anniversaries of their marriage this year on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at St. Elias Church in Pittsburgh. Couples who are celebrating 10, 15,20,25,30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or additional years that are multiples are five during this year of 2026 will be celebrated. If unable to attend, certificates will be sent to the couples. Please notify Paula Slemons @ (330) 799-5983 by July 26th so the information can be given to the Chancery.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The 2026 Sanctuary candle sign-up sheet is on the table. Cost is still $10/candle. PLEASE CALL PAULA @330-799-5983 for ALL REQUESTS. Just deposit your money in the collection basket.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will belit for the entire week for your intentions. For the week of July 12-18, 2026, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Carolyn Volchko from John & Donna Volchko. There are no requests for the right sanctuary candle.

ST NICHOLAS CHAPEL UPDATE

We have signed a contract with Murphy Contracting to repurpose our Small Hall in the Byzantine Social Centre into a Byzantine Chapel. Work is already underway, and the contractor has started demolishing and refurbishing the walls and ceiling tiles.

The project is based on the plan we agreed upon at the beginning of our Capital Campaign. We will be closely monitoring the progress and will update you periodically.

Our goal is to move to the new location this September, as our heating system in the church is failing and we are unable to heat the building adequately. I will hold a brief meeting on July 26, 2026, after the 11 AM Liturgy to provide more details.

9:31 They Spread His Fame

They revealed what Jesus had done. Chrysostom: The blind men did not follow his instruction but immediately became preachers and evangelists. Though asked to hide what had been done, they revealed it. Remember that elsewhere he had said to a different hearer, “Return to your home and declare how much God has done for you.” This does not run contrary to what he says here but complementary to it. For it teaches us that we should say nothing about ourselves. In fact, it even teaches that we should prevent those who want to praise us from doing so. But it also teaches that if the glory would be offered up to God, not only should we not prevent this but we should even command that it be done.” the Gospel of Matthew, homily 32.I.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat: 4: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

Deceased members of the

George Stanislaw Family-

+George, +Mary, +Raymond,

+George & +Deloris from the

Kenneth Stanislaw Family

Sun: 5: 11:00 AM @ St. Nicholas

6^th Sunday after Pentecost

For the parishioners

Mon. 6: NO LITURGY

Tues. 7: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

H&W of Rocco Melia

Wed. 8: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

H&W of Rocco Melia

Thurs. 9: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

H&W of Terry Terleck

Fri. 10:10:00 am @ Infant Jesus

H&W of Soccorsi Family

Sat: 11: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

Living & Deceased Members

Of the Sacred Heart Society

Sun: 5: 11:00 AM @ St. Nicholas

7^th Sunday after Pentecost

For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 06/28/2026

$ 1079.00 Sunday Offering

$ 101.00 Candles

$ 10.00 Peter Pence

$ 1190.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 17

Sunday: 18

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

Michael Volsko- Briarfield Manor, Kevin Ulrich- Ivywoods Manor, John Porubensky-Windsor House at Omni manor, Margaret and William Zigarevich at home. May God grant to all the sick and homebound of our parish many blessed, happy and healthy years.

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

The NEW total with added interest is $346,116.37 for the Capital campaign. Thank you for your continued generosity and support to our church.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

Liturgical requests for 2026 are now being taken. Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for specific dates.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The 2026 Sanctuary candle sign-up sheet is on the table. Cost is still $10/candle. PLEASE CALL PAULA @330-799-5983 for ALL REQUESTS. Just deposit your money in the collection basket.

INDEPENDENCE DAY:

We wish all parishioners, families and friends a Happy 4^th of July weekend. As we celebrate 250 years of the USA, may God bless our beautiful country!

PICNIC:

Please mark your calendars for the-CHURCH PICNIC on SUNDAY, JULY 19^{th at} 3:00 pm in the church pavilion. Hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments and beverages will be provided. We ask that everyone please their favorite side dish or dessert. We are planning on having corn hole tournaments, kids games and activities with prizes for the winners. There will be a small Chinese auction, guessing game and 50/50. We are also hoping to have a bounce house for the children. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. We hope to see you all there!!

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

The Archdiocese of Pittsburgh will again be honoring the couples who are celebrating significant year anniversaries of their marriage this year on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at St. Elias Church in Pittsburgh. Couples who are celebrating 10, 15,20,25,30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or additional years that are multiples are five during this year of 2026 will be celebrated. If unable to attend, certificates will be sent to the couples. Please notify Paula Slemons @ (330) 799-5983 by July 26th so the information can be given to the Chancery.

VOLOUNTEERS NEEDED

We started to renovate small hall and we need volunteers to help with moving items from small hall to big hall. Volunteer manpower to help on Thursday, Friday or Saturday from 8 a.m. until 12 noon to move tables and heavier items into the large hall.  Anyone interested should call Al or Fr. Michael for more details

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will belit for the entire week for your intentions. For the week of July 5-11, 2026, the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +John Volchko Sr. from John & Donna Volchko. The left sanctuary candle is in memory of +John & +Anna Biros from son John Biros.

July 4 th

A Prayer for the USA on Independence Day:

Heavenly Father and Creator of the universe, in a country of diverse voices, help us find unity in your wisdom. Grant our leaders the insight to make decisions that uphold the values that make our nation great. As citizens, guide us in our conversations and interactions that we may engage each other in respect and understanding. Celebrating the anniversary of our independence, let your wisdom shine through as we navigate challenges and opportunities now and in the future.

For you are holy, now and ever and forever. Amen!

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat: 27: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

          For the parishioners

Sun: 28: 11:00 AM @ St. Nicholas

          5^th Sunday after Pentecost

          Special Intention

Mon. 29: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

          Peter & Paul Prime Apostles

          Holy Day of Obligation

          For the parishioners

Tues. 30: 12:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

           Funeral for Clara Hritz

Wed. 1: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 2: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

            Special Intention

Fri. 3:10:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Divine Liturgy for 250 years

          Of the USA

Sat: 4: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

         Deceased members of the

         George Stanislaw Family-

         +George, +Mary, +Raymond,

         +George & +Deloris from the

         Kenneth Stanislaw Family

Sun: 5: 11:00 AM @ St. Nicholas

          6^th Sunday after Pentecost

          For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 06/21/2026

$           1460.00   Sunday Offering

$               40.00   Holy Day

$             188.00   Candles

$               65.00   Maintenance Fund

$           1753.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 24

Sunday: 21

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

Michael Volsko- Briarfield Manor, Kevin Ulrich- Ivywoods Manor, John Porubensky-Windsor House at Omni manor, Margaret and William Zigarevich at home. May God grant to all the sick and homebound of our parish many blessed, happy and healthy years.

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

The NEW total with added interest is $346,116.37 for the Capital campaign. Thank you for your continued generosity and support to our church.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

Liturgical requests for 2026 are now being taken. Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for specific dates.

CONDOLENCES:

On June 26, 2026, Minerva Ellen Zapeda, mother of Garry Glaspell passed away. Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. Blessed repose to his servant Minerva.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The 2026 Sanctuary candle sign-up sheet is on the table. Cost is still $10/candle. PLEASE CALL PAULA @ 330-799-5983 for ALL REQUESTS. Just deposit your money in the collection basket.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The Byzantine Social Club of Infant Jesus invites ALL parishioners to join. Dues is $10/person. The social club meets on the last Wednesday of every month (attendance is optionally) for socialization and plan events like picnics, etc. It is a wonderful way to meet all parishioners of both churches.

PICNIC:

Please mark your calendars for the–CHURCH PICNIC on SUNDAY, JULY 19^{th at} 3:00 pm in the church pavilion. Hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments and beverages will be provided. We ask that everyone please their favorite side dish or dessert. We are planning a corn hole tournament and kids activities. More information will be forthcoming on activities. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. We hope to see you all there!!

SIMPLY SLAVIC FEASTIVAL:

The annual Simply Slavic Heritage Festival will be held THIS Saturday, June 27 (12:00 noon-midnight) and NEW Sunday, June 28^th (11:00 am -5:00 pm) at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre near W. Front Street in Downtown Youngstown.  Homemade ethnic food, folk dance performances, live ethnic & polka music and more. Admission is $5.00, children 12 and under are free.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

The Archdiocese of Pittsburgh will again be honoring the couples who are celebrating significant year anniversaries of their marriage this year on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at St. Elias Church in Pittsburgh. Couples who are celebrating 10, 15,20,25,30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or additional years that are multiples are five during this year of 2026 will be celebrated. If unable to attend, certificates will be sent to the couples. Please notify Paula Slemons @ (330) 799-5983 by July 26th so the information can be given to the Chancery.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. For the week of June 28-July 4, 2026, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Mary & +Nicholas Terlecky from Myron Terlecky. There is no request for the right sanctuary candle.

5^th Sunday After Pentecost

Orthodox Study Bible

Mt. 8:28-34 The two Gergesene demoniacs are unsuitable for society and live at a great distance from the village. They are possessed by mental derangement, which makes them aggressive and self-destructive. The demons in them recognize Jesus as the Son of God. They know they have nothing in common with Him, for Jesus seeks man’s salvation; but His presence torments them and expels them. They are surprised that their power is being terminated before the time of the last judgment. Thus, even before His Resurrection Jesus rescues people from the devil’s control. Jesus does not yield to their request but sends them out by His will: though the malice and deceitfulness of the demons is great, they can do nothing unless He permits them. Even the demoniacs had enjoyed God’s providential care. The demons’ entering into the swine (v. 32), which were unclean for the Jews, is a sign of the reality of the demoniacs’ healing. Jesus’ sovereign power is not only over physical infirmity, but over mental illness as well. It shows us the incomparable value of human beings, whose salvation is worth every sacrifice.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat: 20: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

          For the parishioners

Sun: 21: 11:00 AM @ St. Nicholas

          4^th Sunday after Pentecost

          Father’s Day

          For the parishioners

Mon. 22: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

Tues. 23: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

Wed. 24: 6:00 m @ Infant Jesus

           Birth of John the Baptist

           For the parishioners

Thurs. 25: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

Fri. 26: NO LITURGY

Sat: 27: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

          For the parishioners

Sun: 28: 11:00 AM @ St. Nicholas

          5^th Sunday after Pentecost

          For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 06/14/2026

$             427.00   Sunday Offering

$                 5.00   Holy Day

$               99.00   Candles

$               10.00   Peter’s Pence

$               15.00   Maintenance Fund

$               81.00   Garage Rental

$             637.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 25

Sunday: N/A

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

Michael Volsko- Briarfield Manor, Kevin Ulrich- Ivywoods Manor, Minerva Zepeda at Oasis, John Porubensky-Windsor House at Omni manor, Margaret and William Zigarevich at home. May God grant to all the sick and homebound of our parish many blessed, happy and healthy years.

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

The NEW total collected is $141,363.90 for the Capital campaign. We continue to work towards our goal of $200,000. Thank you for your continued generosity and support to our church.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

Liturgical requests for 2026 are now being taken. Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for specific dates.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The 2026 Sanctuary candle sign-up sheet is on the table. Cost is still $10/candle. PLEASE CALL PAULA @ 330-799-5983 for ALL REQUESTS. Just deposit your money in the collection basket.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The Byzantine Social Club of Infant Jesus invites ALL parishioners to join. Dues is $10/person. The social club meets on the last Wednesday of every month (attendance is optionally) for socialization and plan events like picnics, etc. It is a wonderful way to meet all parishioners of both churches.

PICNIC:

Please mark your calendars for the–CHURCH PICNIC on SUNDAY, JULY 19^{th at} 3:00 pm in the church pavilion. Hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments and beverages will be provided. We ask that everyone please their favorite side dish or dessert. We are planning a corn hole tournament and kids activities. More information will be forthcoming on activities. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. We hope to see you all there!!

SIMPLY SLAVIC FEASTIVAL:

The annual Simply Slavic Heritage Festival will be held on Friday, June 26 (5:00 pm-11:00 pm), Saturday , June 27 (12:00 noon-midnight) and NEW Sunday, June 28^th (11:00 am -5:00 pm) at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre near W. Front Street in Downtown Youngstown.  Homemade ethnic food, folk dance performances, live ethnic & polka music and more. Admission is $5.00, children 12 and under are free.

FATHER’S DAY:

We wish all fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, father-in-law’s a very Happy Father’s Day. May God bless all with a wonderful day, heath happiness and many blessed years.

After liturgy, we are giving flowers to all fathers.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

The Archdiocese of Pittsburgh will again be honoring the couples who are celebrating significant year anniversaries of their marriage this year on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at St. Elias Church in Pittsburgh. Couples who are celebrating 10, 15,20,25,30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or additional years that are multiples are five during this year of 2026 will be celebrated. If unable to attend, certificates will be sent to the couples. Please notify Paula Slemons @ (330) 799-5983 by July 26th so the information can be given to the Chancery.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. For the week of June 21-27, 2026, the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Edward Vrabel from the Graneto & Vrabel Families. There is no request for the left sanctuary candle.

Mt. 8:5 A Centurion Beseeches Jesus

The centurion expected THE healing.

Chrysostom: Some argue that the centurion, by his description, implied the reason why he had not brought his servant to Jesus, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, in terrible distress,” as though he was at his last gasp, or even, as Luke said, he was “at the point of death.” In my opinion, however, the reason he had not brought him in was itself a signofhis great faith, even much greater than those who let the patient down through the roof.Because the centurion knew for certain that even a mere command was enough for raising the servant up, he thought it unnecessaryto bring him. the gospel of Matthew, Homily 26.1

 LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat: 13: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

          For the parishioners

Sun: 14: NO LITURGY

Mon. 15: NO LITURGY

Tues. 16: NO LITURGY

Wed. 17: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 18: NO LITURGY

Fri. 19: NO LITURGY

Sat: 20: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

          For the parishioners

Sun: 21: 11:00 AM @ St. Nicholas

          4^th Sunday after Pentecost

          Father’s Day

          For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 06/07/2026

$             337.00   Sunday Offering

$             137.00   Candles

$               75.00   Maintenance Fund

$             549.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 23

Sunday: 10

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

Michael Volsko- Briarfield Manor, Kevin Ulrich- Ivywoods Manor, Minerva Zepeda at Oasis, John Porubensky-Windsor House at Omni manor, Margaret and William Zigarevich at home. May God grant to all the sick and homebound of our parish many blessed, happy and healthy years.

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

The NEW total with added interest is $346,116.37 for the Capital campaign. Thank you for your continued generosity and support to our church.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

Liturgical requests for 2026 are now being taken. Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for specific dates.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The 2026 Sanctuary candle sign-up sheet is on the table. Cost is still $10/candle. PLEASE CALL PAULA @ 330-799-5983 for ALL REQUESTS. Just deposit your money in the collection basket.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The Byzantine Social Club of Infant Jesus invites ALL parishioners to join. Dues is $10/person. The social club meets on the last Wednesday of every month (attendance is optionally) for socialization and plan events like picnics, etc. It is a wonderful way to meet all parishioners of both churches. Please note, parishioners can join any time during the year.

PICNIC:

Please mark your calendars for the–CHURCH PICNIC on SUNDAY, JULY 19^{th at} 3:00 pm in the church pavilion. Hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments and beverages will be provided. We ask that everyone please their favorite side dish or dessert. We are planning a corn hole tournament and kids activities. More information will be forthcoming on activities. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. We hope to see you all there!!

SIMPLY SLAVIC FEASTIVAL:

The annual Simply Slavic Heritage Festival will be held on Friday, June 26 (5:00 pm-11:00 pm), Saturday, June 27 (12:00 noon-midnight) and NEW Sunday, June 28^th (11:00 am -5:00 pm) at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre near W. Front Street in Downtown Youngstown.  Homemade ethnic food, folk dance performances, live ethnic & polka music and more. Admission is $5.00, children 12 and under are free.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Father Michael will be out of town June 14^th-19^th.  Any emergency, please contact Father Michael on his cell phone.

FATHER’S DAY:

Next Sunday is Father’s Day, and all fathers, grandfathers, godfathers will be receiving flowers following liturgy next weekend.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

The Archdiocese of Pittsburgh will again be honoring the couples who are celebrating significant year anniversaries of their marriage this year on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at St. Elias Church in Pittsburgh. Couples who are celebrating 10, 15,20,25,30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or additional years that are multiples are five during this year of 2026 will be celebrated. If unable to attend, certificates will be sent to the couples. Please notify Paula Slemons @ (330) 799-5983 by July 26th so the information can be given to the Chancery.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. For the week of June 14-20, 2026, there are no request for the sanctuary candle.

ENDS AND MEANS. AUGUSTINE: At first, Jesus makes it abundantly clear that these things are not to be sought as if they were for us the kind of blessings for the sake of which we ought to make all our actions good actions but that they are necessities, nevertheless. Then Jesus says, “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.” In this sentence he clearly shows the difference between a good that ought to be sought as an end and a value that ought to be seen as a means. Our final good is therefore the kingdom of God and his justice. We ought to seek this good and fix our aim upon it. Let us perform all our actions for the sake of it. Yet, since we are waging war in this life in order to be able to reach that kingdom and since this life cannot be maintained unless those necessities are supplied, he says, “These things shall be given you besides, but seek you first the kingdom of God and his justice.” SERMON ON THE MOUNT 2.I6.53.

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat: 6: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

          For the parishioners

Sun: 7: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

         2^nd Sunday after Pentecost

         For the parishioners

Mon. 8: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intention

Tues. 9: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intention

Wed. 10: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 11: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intention          

Fri. 12: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intention

Sat: 13: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

          For the parishioners

Sun: 14: NO LITURGY

$             942.00   Sunday Offering

$               88.00   Candles

$           1030.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 23

Sunday: 19

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

Michael Volsko- Briarfield Manor, Kevin Ulrich- Ivywoods Manor, Minerva Zepeda at Oasis, John Porubensky-Windsor House at Omni manor, Margaret and William Zigarevich at home. May God grant to all the sick and homebound of our parish many blessed, happy and healthy years.

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

The NEW total with added interest is $345,374.09 for the Capital campaign. Thank you for your continued generosity and support to our church.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

Liturgical requests for 2026 are now being taken. Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for specific dates.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The 2026 Sanctuary candle sign-up sheet is on the table. Cost is still $10/candle. PLEASE CALL PAULA @ 330-799-5983 for ALL REQUESTS. Just deposit your money in the collection basket.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The Byzantine Social Club of Infant Jesus invites ALL parishioners to join. Dues is $10/person. The social club meets on the last Wednesday of every month (attendance is optionally) for socialization and plan events like picnics, etc. It is a wonderful way to meet all parishioners of both churches.

PICNIC:

Please mark your calendars for the–CHURCH PICNIC on SUNDAY, JULY 19^{th at} 3:00 pm in the church pavilion. Hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments and beverages will be provided. We ask that everyone please their favorite side dish or dessert. We are planning a corn hole tournament and kids activities. More information will be forthcoming on activities. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. We hope to see you all there!!

SIMPLY SLAVIC FEASTIVAL:

The annual Simply Slavic Heritage Festival will be held on Friday, June 26 (5:00 pm-11:00 pm), Saturday, June 27 (12:00 noon-midnight) and NEW Sunday, June 28^th (11:00 am -5:00 pm) at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre near W. Front Street in Downtown Youngstown.  Homemade ethnic food, folk dance performances, live ethnic & polka music and more. Admission is $5.00, children 12 and under are free.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Father Michael will be out of town June 14^th-19^th. There will no liturgy at St. Nicholas on June 14^th. There will be liturgy at Infant Jesus of Prague @ 9:00 am. Any emergency, please contact Father Michael on his cell phone.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

The Archdiocese of Pittsburgh will again be honoring the couples who are celebrating significant year anniversaries of their marriage this year on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at St. Elias Church in Pittsburgh. Couples who are celebrating 10, 15,20,25,30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or additional years that are multiples are five during this year of 2026 will be celebrated. If unable to attend, certificates will be sent to the couples. Please notify Paula Slemons @ (330) 799-5983 by July 26th so the information can be given to the Chancery.

GRADUATES:

If there are any parishioners who have graduated from high school or college please notified Fr. Michael or Paula, we would love to acknowledge your accomplishments.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. For the week of June 7-13, 2026, the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Lisa Ferenchak Currao from the Graneto Family. There is no request for the left sanctuary candle.

2^nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Commentary: by Basil of Seleucia

Spurred on by the testimony of John the Baptist, the glorious apostle Andrew left his teacher and ran to the one pointed out by him. John’s words were his signal, and, moving more swiftly than John could speak, he approached the master with obvious longing, his companion, John the Evangelist running beside him. Both had left the lamp to come to the sun.

Andrew was the first to become an apostle. It was he who opened the gates of Christ’s teaching. He was the first to gather the fruits cultivated by the prophets, and he surpassed the hopes of all by being the first to embrace the one awaited by all. He was the first to show that the precepts of the law were in force only for a limited time. He was the first to embrace the one awaited by all. He was the first to show that the precepts of the law were in force only for a limited time. He was the first to restrain the tongue of Moses, for he would not allow it to speak after Christ had come. Yet he was not rebuked for this, because he did not dishonor the teacher of the Jews, but honored more the sender than the one sent. In fact Andrew was seen to be the first to honor Moses, because he was the first to recognize the one he foretold when he said: The Lord God will raise up for you from among your kindred a prophet like myself. Listen to him. Andrew set the law aside in obedience to the law. He listened to Moses who said: Listen to him. He listened to John who cried out: Behold the Lamb of God, and of his own accord went to the one pointed out to him.

Having recognized the prophet foretold by the prophets, Andrew led his brother to the one he had found. To Peter, who was still in ignorance, he revealed the treasure: We have found the Messiah for whom we were longing. How many sleepless nights we spent beside the waters of the Jordan, and now we have found the one for whom we longed! Nor was Peter slow when he heard these words, for he was Andrew’s brother. He listened attentively, then hastened with great eagerness.

Taking Peter with him, Andrew brought his brother to the Lord, thus making him his fellow-disciple. This was Andrew’s first achievement: he increased the number of the apostles by bringing Peter to Christ, so that Christ might find in him the disciples’ leader. When later on Peter won approval, it was thanks to the seed sown by Andrew. But the commendation given to the one rebounded to the other, for the virtues of each belonged to both, and each was proud of the other’s merits. Indeed, when Peter promptly answered the master’s question, how much joy he gave to all the disciples by breaking their embarrassed silence! Peter alone acted as the mouthpiece of those to whom the question was addressed. As though all spoke through him, he replied clearly on their behalf: You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.  In one sentence he acknowledged both the Savior and his saving plan.

Notice how these words echo Andrew’s. By prompting Peter the Father endorsed from above the words Andrew used when he led Peter to Christ. Andrew had said: We have found the Messiah. The Father said, prompting Peter: You are the Christ, the Son of the living God, almost forcing these words on Peter. “Peter”, he said, “when you are questioned, use Andrew’s words in reply. Show yourself very prompt in answering your master. Andrew did not lie to you when he said: We have found the Messiah. Turn the Hebrew words into Greek and cry out: You are the Christ, the Son of the living God!” (Exhortatory Sermon 3-4: PG 28, 1104-06)

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat: 30: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

          For the parishioners

Sun: 31: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

         Sunday of All Saints

         For the parishioners

 Mon. 1: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intention

Tues. 2: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intention

Wed. 3: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 4: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intention          

Fri. 5: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

          Special Intention

Sat: 6: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

          For the parishioners

Sun: 7: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

         2^nd Sunday after Pentecost

         For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 05/24/2026

$             672.00   Sunday Offering

$               10.00   Holy Day

$             266.00   Candles

$               50.51   Gas Royalties

$               45.00   Grage Rental

$           1043.51   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 26

Sunday: 14

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

Michael Volsko- Briarfield Manor, Kevin Ulrich- Ivywoods Manor, Minerva Zepeda at Oasis, John Porubensky-Windsor House at Omni manor, Margaret and William Zigarevich at home. May God grant to all the sick and homebound of our parish many blessed, happy and healthy years.

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

The NEW total with added interest is $345,374.09 for the Capital campaign. Thank you for your continued generosity and support to our church.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

Liturgical requests for 2026 are now being taken. Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for specific dates.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The 2026 Sanctuary candle sign-up sheet is on the table. Cost is still $10/candle. PLEASE CALL PAULA @ 330-799-5983 for ALL REQUESTS. Just deposit your money in the collection basket.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The Byzantine Social Club of Infant Jesus invites ALL parishioners to join. Dues is $10/person. The social club meets on the last Wednesday of every month (attendance is optionally) for socialization and plan events like picnics, etc. It is a wonderful way to meet all parishioners of both churches.

PICNIC:

Thank you all parishioners and families who came out last Wednesday and brought/made delicious food for the picnic. Also, a sincere appreciation to Group B of the Byzantine Social Club and all members of the club who organized the event. It was a wonderful evening.

Please mark your calendars for the next event-CHURCH PICNIC SUNDAY, JULY 19^th. More information will be forthcoming in a few weeks along with a sign-up sheet.

SIMPLY SLAVIC FEASTIVAL:

The annual Simply Slavic Heritage Festival will be held on Friday, June 26 (5:00 pm-11:00 pm), Saturday , June 27 (12:00 noon-midnight) and NEW Sunday, June 28^th (11:00 am -5:00 pm) at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre near W. Front Street in Downtown Youngstown.  Homemade ethnic food, folk dance performances, live ethnic & polka music and more. Admission is $5.00, children 12 and under are free.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

The Archdiocese of Pittsburgh will again be honoring the couples who are celebrating significant year anniversaries of their marriage this year on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at St. Elias Church in Pittsburgh. Couples who are celebrating 10, 15,20,25,30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or additional years that are multiples are five during this year of 2026 will be celebrated. If unable to attend, certificates will be sent to the couples. Please notify Paula Slemons @ (330) 799-5983 by July 26th so the information can be given to the Chancery

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. For the week of May 31-June 6 2026, the left sanctuary candle is for the health & well-being of Bella D’Amato from grandparents Debbie & Rick Hornick. The right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Carolyn Volchko from John & Donna Volchko.

The soul that has been accounted worthy of becoming a partaker of Divine grace, because it has been sanctified, necessarily sanctifies its whole body, since the soul holds the body together and is present in all its parts. For this reason the grace of the Holy Spirit, just as it appropriates to itself the soul, so too it appropriates to itself the body. However, as long as the soul is united with the body, the All-Holy Spirit does not bring all of the body fully to its own glory, because it is necessary that the soul show its will until the end of this life. But when the end comes and the soul separates from the body, then, as the struggle has ceased and the soul has won and departs from the body with the wreath of incorruptibility, then I say, the grace of the Holy Spirit appropriates to itself and sanctifies fully the body of such a soul. And for this reason the bare bones and bodies of Saints emit remedies and cure diseases. St. Symeon the New Theologian quoted in Modern Orthodox Saints, Vol. 10:Sts. Raphael, Nicholas and Irene

       LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat: 23: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

          5^th All Souls Saturday

          For the parishioners

Sun: 24: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

         Pentecost Sunday

         +George & +Edith Shirilla

         From Greg & Mary Lou

         Shirilla

Mon. 25: NO LITURGY           

Tues. 26: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

For all volunteers of our parishes

Wed. 27: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

For all volunteers of our parishes

Thurs. 28: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

For all volunteers of our parishes

Fri. 29: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

For all volunteers of our parishes

Sat: 30: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

          For the parishioners

Sun: 31: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

         Sunday of All Saints

         For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 05/10/2026

$             769.00   Sunday Offering

$               38.00   Holy Day

$             167.00   Candles

$               50.00   Maintenance Fund

$               56.00   Garage Rental

$           1080.00   TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 24

Sunday: 15

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

Michael Volsko- Briarfield Manor, Kevin Ulrich- Ivywoods Manor, Minerva Zepeda at Oasis, John Porubensky-Windsor House at Omni manor, Margaret and William Zigarevich at home. May God grant to all the sick and homebound of our parish many blessed, happy and healthy years.

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

The NEW total collected is $141,363.90 for the Capital campaign. We continue to work towards our goal of $200,000. Thank you for your continued generosity and support to our church.

LITURGICAL REQUESTS:

Liturgical requests for 2026 are now being taken. Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for specific dates.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The 2026 Sanctuary candle sign-up sheet is on the table. Cost is still $10/candle. PLEASE CALL PAULA @ 330-799-5983 for ALL REQUESTS. Just deposit your money in the collection basket.

BYZANTINE SOCIAL CLUB:

The Byzantine Social Club of Infant Jesus invites ALL parishioners to join. Dues is $10/person. The social club meets on the last Wednesday of every month (attendance is optionally) for socialization and plan events like picnics, etc. It is a wonderful way to meet all parishioners of both churches.

PICNIC:

ALL parishioners are invited to a picnic THIS Wednesday, May 27^th @ 6:00 pm in the church pavilion. Hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages will be provided. Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert. There is a sign-up sheet on the vestibule table so we can have a count. Group B of the Byzantine Social is in charge.

SIMPLY SLAVIC FEASTIVAL:

The annual Simply Slavic Heritage Festival will be held on Friday, June 26 (5:00 pm-11:00 pm), Saturday , June 27 (12:00 noon-midnight) and NEW Sunday, June 28^th (11:00 am -5:00 pm) at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre near W. Front Street in Downtown Youngstown.  Homemade ethnic food, folk dance performances, live ethnic & polka music and more. Admission is $5.00, children 12 and under are free.

PILGRIMAGE PREPARATION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

The Greek Catholic Union is sponsoring a helping hands day at Mount St. Macrina on Saturday, May 30^th, to prepare for the 92^nd annual pilgrimage. They will also be organizing a second preparation day on Saturday, August 22, 2026. To register or for more information please call Sr. Joanne at 724-438-4940.

MEMORIAL DAY PANACHIDA:

There will be a Memorial Day Panachida on Sunday, May 24^th @ St. Nicholas Cemetery in Campbell. The Panachida will be at 12:30 following 11:00 am liturgy at St. Nicholas Church. All are welcome to attend.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

The Archdiocese of Pittsburgh will again be honoring the couples who are celebrating significant year anniversaries of their marriage this year on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at St. Elias Church in Pittsburgh. Couples who are celebrating 10, 15,20,25,30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or additional years that are multiples are five during this year of 2026 will be celebrated. If unable to attend, certificates will be sent to the couples. Please notify Paula Slemons @ (330) 799-5983 by July 26th so the information can be given to the Chancery

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. For the week of May 24-30 2026, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +George & +Mary Jean Getsy from Debbie & Rick Hornick. There is no request for the left sanctuary candle.

Happy Memorial Day to all parishioners, families, friends and guests. May will honor all those who have died while serving our beautiful country. God bless the USA!

PENTECOST

‘And my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.’ My friends, consider the greatness of this solemn feast that commemorates God’s coming as a guest into our hearts! If some rich and influential friend were to come to your home, you would promptly put it all in order for fear something there might offend your friend’s eyes when he came in. Let all of us then who are preparing our inner homes for God cleanse them of anything our wrongdoing has brought into them. The homily of St. Gregory the Great on Pentecost in Be Friends of God

‘And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit’ (Acts 2:3-4). They partook of fire, not of burning but of saving fire; of fire which consumes the thorns of sins, but gives luster to the soul. This is now coming upon you also, and that to strip away and consume your sins which are like thorns, and to brighten yet more that precious possession of your souls, and to give you grace; for He gave it then to the Apostles. And He sat upon them in the form of fiery tongues, that they might crown themselves with new and spiritual diadems by fiery tongues upon their heads. A fiery sword barred of old the gates of Paradise; a fiery tongue which brought salvation restored the gift.

St. Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures: Lecture 17 no. 15)