St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church

November 13, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 12: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun. 13: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

23rd Sunday after Pentecost

+William Kraynak from

Sacred Heart Society of

St. Nicholas

Mon. 14: NO LITURGY

Tues. 15: NO LITURGY

Wed. 16: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 17: NO LITURGY

Fri. 18: NO LITURGY

Sat. 19: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

+John Paul Fabian from

Mary Elizabeth Brown

Sun. 20: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

23rd Sunday after Pentecost

For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 11/6/2022

$ 700.00 Offertory

$ 215.00 Candles

$ 15.00 Holy Day

$ 24.00 BCW

$ 5.00 Charities

$ 70.00 Renovation

$ 1029.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 26

Sunday: 20

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

Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Mary and Nicholas Dobus, Minerva Zepeda at Oasis, Fr. Nicholas Kraynak at Shepherd of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd. Catherine Ulrich 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 we have collected is $104,578.00 for the Capital Campaign. We continue to work towards our goal of $200, 000. Thank you for your generous donations and continued support to our Church.

CHRISTMAS MARKET:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, 405 Robinson Rd, in Campbell is holding a Christmas Market on November 26^th from 9:00 am-4:00pm. Admission is free. There will be vendors with holiday crafts, art, décor and Slavic food & drink will be sold. Plus everyone can meet Santa!

RAFFLE TICKETS:

SS Cyril & Methodius Byzantine Catholic Seminary are holding a Holiday Cash raffle. Tickets are $10 and the drawing will be December 6^th with $2000 prize. The winning number will be taken from the PA daily-3 digit number. Please see Fr. Michael for tickets.

PARISHIONER NEWS:

Our parishioner Carol Lightner passed away in July and a memorial service was held this past Wednesday. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Carol’s sister Deborah, her family and friends. Blessed repose to his servant Carol.

BLESSING OF VETERANS:

Following this weekend liturgies, Fr. Michael will be blessing all veterans in of honor of Veteran’s day. Thank you to all veterans for your service to our great country.

“AID FOR UKRAINE” CONCERT

November 20 at 3:00 PM Special Concert to help Ukraine to raise awareness and funds, at St Ann Ukrainian Church Hall 4310 Kirk Rd Austintown OH. Free admission, Variety of performers, free refreshments.

PHILIP FAST

On November 14, 2022 We start preparation for Christmas. We will have a Christmas Fast known as Philip Fast of Philipovka. All faithful have to abstain from meat of Fridays of equivalent penance.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of November 13-19, there are no request for the sanctuary candles.

November 12, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 5: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun. 6: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

22^nd Sunday after Pentecost

+Marge Sekerak from

Sacred Heart Society of

St. Nicholas

Mon. 7: NO LITURGY

Tues. 8: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

Archangel Michael & All

Saints

+James Hayer from Mary

Beth Hayer, Janice & David

Hartzell

Wed. 9: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 10: NO LITURGY

Fri. 11: NO LITURGY

Sat. 12: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun. 13: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

23rd Sunday after Pentecost

+William Kraynak from

Sacred Heart Society of

St. Nicholas

Collection Report

Week of 10/30/2022

$ 591.00 Offertory

$ 167.00 Candles

$ 20.00 Initial

$ 2.00 Children

$ 160.00 Renovation

$ 940.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 25

Sunday: 20

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

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

The NEW total we have collected is $66,676.11 for the Capital Campaign. We continue to work towards our goal of $200, 000. Thank you for your generous donations and continued support to our Church.

THANK YOU:

Thank you to the GCU 422 and all parishioners for the wonderful Trunk & Treat last Sunday. Everyone enjoyed!

CARPATHO-RUSYN SOCIETY:The Carpatho-Rusyn Society is sponsoring the lecture “Before Warhol-Anthony Kubek & Rusyn American Art” by Nick Kupensky. This lecture will tell the story of Anthony Kubek who was a 1^st generation Greek Catholic priest and trained classical artist. The event will be held on November 5^th @ 1:00pm at the Butler Institute of Art. Admission is free and open to the public.

UKRAINE FUNDRAISER:

The President Charity Foundation and Marian Council #3813, Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Wine Taste Dinner & Dance at St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church, 4310 Kirk Road in Youngstown on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 6:00-10:00pm. There will be a Chinese basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and door prizes every half hour. This event will benefit the orphans of the Ukraine. Tickets are $35.00/person or $60.00 per couple. For tickets please call Joe Mackos 330-506-1303

RAFFLE TICKETS:

CHRISTMAS MARKET:

NEW CUSTODIAN:

Mr. Albert (Al) Antonelli is appointed as custodian at our Church. He’s been working tirelessly as a volunteer on our Church grounds and he is ready to take care of our Church as well. God grant Al many and blessed years!

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of November 6-12, there are no request for the sanctuary candles.

October 30, 2022

Sat. 29: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

+John Paul & +Ann

Marie Fabian from Kim &

Mike

Sun. 30: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

21^th Sunday after Pentecost

For the parishioners

Mon. 31: NO LITURGY

Tues. Nov. 1: NO LITURGY

Wed. 2: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 3: NO LITURGY

Fri. 4: NO LITURGY

Sat. 5: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun. 6: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

22^nd Sunday after Pentecost

+Marge Sekerak from

Sacred Heart Society of

St. Nicholas

Collection Report

Week of 10/23/2022

$ 795.00 Offertory

$ 93.00 Candles

$ 2.00 Children

$ 15.00 Renovation

$ 905.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 22

Sunday: 23

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

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

TRUNK & TREAT

REMINDER: Trunk & Treat will be held THIS Sunday, October 30, following 11:00 am liturgy. Children of the parish are welcomed to dress in their Halloween costumes and enjoy the fun. All parishioners are welcomed to participate and bring/pass out their favorite treats from their trunks. Trick or treats bags will be available.

CARPATHO-RUSYN SOCIETY:

The Carpatho-Rusyn Society is sponsoring the lecture “Before Warhol-Anthony Kubek & Rusyn American Art” by Nick Kupensky. This lecture will tell the story of Anthony Kubek who was a 1^st generation Greek Catholic priest and trained classical artist. The event will be held on November 5^th @ 1:00pm at the Butler Institute of Art. Admission is free and open to the public.

UKRAINE FUNDRAISER:

RAFFLE TICKETS:

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of October 30-November 6, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of + Robert G. Stanko and the right sanctuary candle is in memory of John G. Stanko Sr. both from Susan Stanko Prasinos. .

October 23, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 22: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

+Bev Dobos from family

Sun. 23: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

20^th Sunday after Pentecost

For the parishioners

Mon. 24: NO LITURGY

Tues. 25: NO LITURGY

Wed. 26: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 27: NO LITURGY

Fri. 28: NO LITURGY

Sat. 29: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

+John Paul & +Ann

Marie Fabian from Kim &

Mike

Sun. 30: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

21^th Sunday after Pentecost

+Jeanette Kulifay on occasion of 40^th Wedding anniversary from John Kulifay

Collection Report

Week of 10/16/2022

$ 647.00 Offertory

$ 2.00 Children

$ 131.00 Garage rent

$ 69.00 Candles

$ 849.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 24

Sunday: 17

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

Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Mary and Nicholas Dobus, Minerva Zepeda at Oasis, Fr. Nicholas Kraynak at Shepherd of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd. Catherine Ulrich and Roseanne Glaspel 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 we have collected is $103,394.00 for the Capital Campaign. We continue to work towards our goal of $200, 000. Thank you for your generous donations and continued support to our Church.

TRUNK & TREAT

REMINDER: Trunk & Treat will be held next Sunday, October 30, following 11:00 am liturgy. Children of the parish are welcomed to dress in their Halloween costumes and enjoy the fun. All parishioners are welcomed to participate and bring/pass out their favorite treats from their trunks. Trick or treats bags will be available.

PARISHIONER NEWS:

Our parishioner, Margaret Bayus, passed away October 14^th. Her services were held on Saturday, October 22^nd. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Margaret’s family and friends. Blessed repose to his servant Margaret.

CARPATHO-RUSYN SOCIETY:

UKRAINE FUNDRAISER:

ST NICHOLAS CHARITY DINNER:

We have a GCU raffle tickets benefiting Byzantine Seminary in Pittsburgh. Cost of ticket is $10. The wining number will be based on the PA Lottery Evening Pick 3 Number on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Dedline to submit stubs is November 29, 2022

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of October 23-29, there are no intentions for the sanctuary candles.

October 16, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 15: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun. 16 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

Sunday of the Fathers of the

7^th Ecumenical Council

+William Kraynak from

Dolly Vrabel

Mon. 17: NO LITURGY

Tues. 18: NO LITURGY

Wed. 19: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 20: NO LITURGY

Fri. 21: NO LITURGY

Sat. 22: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

+Bev Dobos from family

Sun. 23: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

20^th Sunday after Pentecost

For the parishioners

Collection Report

$ 722.00 Offertory

$ 2.00 Children

$ 150.00 Genealogy research

$ 75.00 Garage rent

$ 153.00 Candles

$ 1102.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 19

Sunday: 17

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

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

TRUNK & TREAT

Trunk & Treat will be held on October 30, 2022 following 11:00 am liturgy. Children of the parish are welcomed to dress in their Halloween costumes and enjoy the fun. All parishioners are welcomed to participate and bring/pass out their favorite treats from their trunks. More information will be forthcoming.

PARISHIONER NEWS:

Our parishioners, Mary Bayus passed away and services will be held this week. Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to Mary’s family and friends. Blessed repose to the servant of God Mary.

CARPATHO-RUSYN SOCIETY:

UKRAINE FUNDRAISER:

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of October 16-22, there are no intentions for the sanctuary candles.

THE SECOND NICEAN COUNCIL’S PROCLAMATION (year 787)

“We define that the holy icons, whether in color, mosaic, or some other material, should be exhibited in the holy churches of God, on the sacred vessels and liturgical vestments, on the walls, furnishings, and in houses and along the roads, namely the icons of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, that of our Lady the Theotokos, those of the venerable angels and those of all saintly people. Whenever these representations are contemplated, they will cause those who look at them to commemorate and love their prototype. We define also that they should be kissed and that they are an object of veneration and honor (timitiki proskynisis), but not of real worship (latreia), which is reserved for Him Who is the subject of our faith and is proper for the divine nature, … which is in effect transmitted to the prototype; he who venerates the icon, venerated in it the reality for which it stands.”

October 9, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 8: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun. 9: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

18^th Sunday after Pentecost

Health & well-being of

Marilyn Hertenstein from

Mr. & Mrs. Chearno

Mon. 10: NO LITURGY

Tues. 11: NO LITURGY

Wed. 12: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 13: NO LITURGY

Fri. 14: NO LITURGY

Sat. 15: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun. 16 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

Sunday of the Fathers of the

7^th Ecumenical Council

+William Kraynak from

Dolly Vrabel

Collection Report

Week of 10/2/2022

$ 601.00 Offertory

$ 10.00 Holy Day

$ 43.54 Gas Royalties

$ 25.00 Garage rent

$ 65.00 Renovation

$ 125.00 Candles

$ 869.54 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 37

Sunday: 19

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

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

TRUNK & TREAT

CHINESE AUCTION:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, 2140 Highland Rd, Hermitage is having their 45^th Annual Chinese Auction. The event will be held on THIS Sunday, October 9^th in their social hall. Doors open at 1:00 pm and drawing is at 2:15 pm. Admission is $6.00 which includes lunch and one free tear sheet. Additional sheets are 6 for $5.00. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, autumn/lottery raffle and a grand prize raffle.

UKRAINE FUNDRAISER:

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of October 9-15, there are no intentions for the sanctuary candles.

THE HOLY BODY OF JESUS BRINGS SALVATION.

CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA: Christ raised him who was descending to his grave. The manner of his rising is plain to see. “He touched,” it says, “the bier and said, ‘Young man, I say unto thee, arise.'” How was not a word enough for raising him who was lying there? What is so difficult to it or past accomplishment? What is more powerful than the Word of God? Why then did he not work the miracle by only a word but also touched the bier?

It was, my beloved, that you might learn that the holy body of Christ is productive for the salvation of man. The flesh of the almighty Word is the body of life and was clothed with his might. Consider that iron when brought into contact with fire produces the effects of fire and fulfills its functions. The flesh of Christ also has the power of giving life and annihilates the influence of death and corruption because it is the flesh of the Word, who gives life to all. May our Lord Jesus Christ also touch us that delivering us from evil works, even from fleshly lusts, he may unite us to the assemblies of the saints. COMMENTARY ON LUKE, HOMILY 36,8 7;16-17

October 2, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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

Protection of the Theotokos

+Edward Vrabel from the

Graneto & Vrabel families

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

17^th Sunday after Pentecost

For the parishioners

Mon. 3: NO LITURGY

Tues. 4: NO LITURGY

Wed. 5: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 6: NO LITURGY

Fri. 7. 8:30 am @ Infant Jesus

For the addiction recovery

From the Sacred Heart

Society of St. Nicholas

Sat. 8: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun. 9: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

18^th Sunday after Pentecost

Health & well-being of

Marilyn Hertenstein from

Mr. & Mrs. Chearno

Collection Report

Week of 9/25/2022

$ 676.00 Offertory

$ 2.00 Children

$ 15.00 Renovation

$ 91.00 Candles

$ 786.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 24

Sunday: 16

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

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

The NEW total we have collected is $103,394.00 for the Capital Campaign. We continue to work towards our goal of $200, 000. Thank you for your generous donations and continued support to our Church.

TRUNK & TREAT

CHINESE AUCTION:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, 2140 Highland Rd, Hermitage is having their 45^th Annual Chinese Auction. The event will be held on Sunday, October 9^th in their social hall. Doors open at 1:00 pm and drawing is at 2:15 pm. Admission is $6.00 which includes lunch and one free tear sheet. Additional sheets are 6 for $5.00. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, autumn/lottery raffle and a grand prize raffle.

UKRAINE FUNDRAISER:

CLERGY DAYS:
Fr. Michael will be out of town this week for clergy days. In case of an emergency, please call his cell phone @ (412)722-467

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of October 2-8, the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Donald F. Lenhart from John & Donna Volchko. The left sanctuary candle + Lucille Lenhart from John & Donna Volchko.

LEND WITHOUT HOPE OF RECEIVING. BASIL THE GREAT: “Lend to those from whom you do not hope to receive in return.” “And what sort of a loan is this,” he says, “to which there is no hope of a return attached?” Consider the force of the statement, and you will admire the kindness of the Lawmaker. When you have the intention of providing for a poor person for the Lord’s sake, it is at the same time both a gift and a loan. It is a gift because of the expectation of no repayment, but a loan because of the great gift of the Master who pays in his place and who, receiving trifling things through a poor person, will give great things in return for them. HOMILY ON PSALM 14.18

September 25, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 24: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

+John & +Carmella Horvat

From Mr. & Mrs. Migletz

Sun. 25: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

16^th Sunday after Pentecost

+Marge Sekerak from Greg

& Mary Lou Shirilla

Mon. 26: NO LITURGY

Tues. 27: NO LITURGY

Wed. 28: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 29: NO LITURGY

Fri. 30: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

Vigil of Protection of the Theotokos

For Parishioners

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

Protection of the Theotokos

+Edward Vrabel from the

Graneto & Vrabel families

Sun. 25: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

17^th Sunday after Pentecost

For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 9/11/2022

$ 1325.00 Offertory

$ 5.00 Holy Day

$ 50.00 Renovation

$ 50.00 Memory of Bill Kraynak

$ 100.00 Garage rent

$ 148.00 Candles

$ 1678.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 27

Sunday: 18

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

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

ECF CLASSES:

As school begins, so will our ECF program for all school age children. In person classes will be held every Sunday from 10:30 am-11:30 am beginning THIS SUNDAY September 24, 2022. Classes will be held inside Infant Jesus of Prague church. This year’s teachers are Christine Bero, Francine Schuler and Mary Sinowski. Registration forms are on the table in the vestibule or see Fr. Michael. Please consider educating your children on our Byzantine faith

CHINESE AUCTION:

MAINTENANCE HELP:

We are looking for a maintenance and cleaning man for the church. If interested please see Fr. Michael.

UKRAINE FUNDRAISER:

The President Charity Foundation and Marian Council #3813, Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Wine Taste Dinner & Dance at St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church, 4310 Kirk Road in Youngstown on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 6:00-10:00pm. There will be a Chinese basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and door prize every half hour. This event will benefit the orphans of the Ukraine. Tickets are $35.00/person or $60.00 per couple.

SANCTUARY CANDLE:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions.

For the week of September 25-October 1, the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Joseph & +Mary Hudran from the Graneto & Vrable families. There is no intention for the left sanctuary candle.

THIS BOAT Is THE CHURCH THAT GIVES LIFE. MAXIMUS OF TURIN: Ordinarily people are not given life on a boat but transported. Nor are they comforted on a vessel but anxious about its journey. Notice also that this boat is not a boat that is given to Peter to be piloted-rather, it is the church, which is committed to the apostle to be governed. For this is the vessel that does not kill but gives life to those borne along by the storms of this world as if by waves. Just as a little boat holds the dying fish that have been brought up from the deep, so also the vessel of the church gives life to human beings who have been freed from turmoil. Within itself, I say, the church gives life to those who are half-dead, as it were. SERMON 110.

September 18, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 17: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

Saturday after the

Exaltation of the Cross

+J. Paul Fabian from Mary

Ellen Mohr

Sun. 18: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

Sunday after the

Exaltation of the Cross

For the parishioners

Mon. 19: NO LITURGY

Tues. 20: NO LITURGY

Wed. 21: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 22: NO LITURGY

Fri. 23: NO LITURGY

Sat. 24: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

+John & +Carmella Horvat

From Mr. & Mrs. Migletz

Sun. 25: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

16^th Sunday after Pentecost

+Marge Sekerak from Greg

& Mary Lou Shirilla

Collection Report

Week of 9/11/2022

$ 851.00 Offertory

$ 15.00 Holy Day

$ 2.00 Children

$ 56.00 Garage rent

$ 82.00 Candles

$ 1006.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 23

Sunday: 18

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

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

ECF CLASSES:As school begins, so will our ECF program for all school age children. In person classes will be held every Sunday from 10:30 am-11:30 am beginning on September 24, 2022. Classes will be held inside Infant Jesus of Prague church. This year’s teachers are Christine Bero, Francine Schuler and Mary Sinowski. Registration forms are on the table in the vestibule or see Fr. Michael. Please consider educating your children on our Byzantine faith

CHINESE AUCTION:

MAINTENANCE HELP:

We are looking for a maintenance and cleaning man for the church. If interested please see Fr. Michael.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of September 18-24 the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +George Senda on the 10^th anniversary of his passing. The left sanctuary candle is in memory of Eileen Terlecky on the 1^st anniversary of her passing. Both candles are given from the Scudier family.

on rightly loving THE world. caesarius of arles: While there is much in the world to love, it is best loved in relation to the One who made it. The world is beautiful, but much fairer is the One who fashioned it. The world is glorious, but more delightful is the One by whom the world was established. Therefore, let us labor as much as we can, beloved, that love of the world as such may not overwhelm us, and that we may nor love the creature more than the creator. God has given us earthly possessions in order that we may love him with our whole heart and soul. But sometimes we provoke God’s displeasure against us when we love his gifts more than God himself. The same thing happens in human relationships. Suppose someone gives a special gift to his protege. But the protege then begins to despise the giver, and loves the gift more than the one who gave. Suppose he comes to think of the giver no longer as friend but enemy. Just so it is with our relationship with God. We love more those who love us for ourselves rather than our gifts. So God is known to love those who love him more than the earthly gifts he gives. sermons 159.6.

September 11, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 10: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

Saturday before the

Exaltation of the Cross

+Julia Fabian from Joe

Fabian

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

Sunday before the

Exaltation of the Cross

For the parishioners

Mon. 12: NO LITURGY

Tues. 13: NO LITURGY

Wed.14: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

Exaltation of the Holy

Cross

For the parishioners

Thurs. 15: NO LITURGY

Fri. 16: NO LITURGY

Sat. 17: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

Saturday after the

Exaltation of the Cross

+J. Paul Fabian from Mary

Ellen Mohr

Sun. 18: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

Sunday after the

Exaltation of the Cross

For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 9/4/2022

$ 671.00 Offertory

$ 50.00 Holy Day

$ 65.00 Renovation

$ 100.00 Memory of Marge Sekerak

$ 75.00 Garage rent

$ 44.00 Candles

$ 1005.60 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 21

Sunday: 16

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

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

ECF CLASSES:

As school begins, so will our ECF program for all school age children. In person classes will be held every Sunday from 10:30 am-11:30 am beginning on September 24, 2022. Classes will be held inside Infant Jesus of Prague church. This year’s teachers are Christine Bero, Francine Schuler and Mary Sinowski. Registration forms are on the table in the vestibule or see Fr. Michael. Please consider educating your children on our Byzantine faith

CHINESE AUCTION:

MAINTENANCE HELP:

We are looking for a maintenance and cleaning man for the church. If interested please see Fr. Michael.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of September 11-17 the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +George Senda on the 10^th anniversary of his passing. The right sanctuary candle is in memory of Eileen Terlecky on the 1^st anniversary of her passing. Both candles are given from the the Scudier family.

THE CROSS RAISED FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE. ANDREW OF CRETE: The cross is raised and appears above the earth, which until recently malice had kept hidden. It is raised, not to receive glory (for with Christ nailed to it what greater glory could it have?) but to give glory to God who is worshiped on it and proclaimed by it…. It is not surprising that the church rejoices in the cross of Christ and robes herself in festal clothes, revealing her bridal beauty as she honors this day. Nor is it surprising that this great throng of people has gathered together today to see the cross exposed aloft and to worship Christ whom they see raised upon it. For the cross is exposed in order to be raised and is raised to be exposed.

What cross? The cross, which a little while ago was hidden in a place called The Skull but now is everywhere adored. This is what we rejoice over today; this is what we celebrate; this is the point of the present feast; this is the manifestation of the mystery…. For this hidden and life-giving cross had to be exposed, set on high like a city on a hill or a lamp on a stand, for all the world to see. HOMILY II ON THE EXALTATION OF THE VENERABLE CROSS.