St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church

July 24, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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

Happy 65^th Anniversary

Robert & Helen Marie

Vaclav from Children,

Grandchildren & Great-

Grandchildren

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

7^th Sunday after Pentecost

For the parishioners

Mon. 25: NO LITURGY

Tues. 26: NO LITURGY

Wed. 27: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 28: NO LITURGY

Fri. 29: NO LITURGY

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

+ Virginia Miranda from

Joe Fabian

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

8^th Sunday after Pentecost

For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 7/17/2022

No collection report due to no liturgies.

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: N/A

Sunday: N/A

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

Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Paul Fabian -Windsor House, 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 $101,996.77 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.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

A celebration of marriage will be held by our diocese on September 11, 2022 at St. Elias Church in Pittsburgh for all parishioners who will be celebrating their wedding anniversary of 10, 25, 35,40,45,50 or additional years that are a multiple of 5 years during 2022. Please notify Fr. Michael or Paula Slemons by July 29, 2022 so that your names can be submitted to the diocese.

BLESSING OF THE CARS:

Father Michael will be blessings cars after each liturgy this weekend for Elijah the Prophet

HELPING HANDS:

On August 6^th, we will be at the cemetery to clean up the grounds, also at 9:30 am. If inclement weather, then the date will be August 13^th. PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE!!!!!!

Refreshments will be available. All parishioners are welcomed!

For any question please call Theresa Swindler @ (330) 272-2198.

THANK YOU:

Thank you to all parishioners who came out this Saturday for “Helping Hands”. The church grounds look beautiful. May God bless all of you for your continued time and talent given to our parish.

CONGRATULATIONS:

Our congratulations to Sister Bernarda Sevachko, OSBM who celebrated her 75^th anniversary of religious life as a Sister of St. Basil the Great this past Tuesday, July 19^th. May the Lord God grant Sr. Bernarda health, peace, happiness and many blessed years.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY:

Happy Birthday to Sr. Leocadia Sevachko who will celebrate her 95^th birthday on July 23^rd. May the Lord God grant Sr. Leocadia peace, happiness, health for many blessed years.

PARISHIONER NEWS:

Congratulations and Happy 65^th Anniversary to Robert & Helen Marie Vaclav. May God bless Robert & Helen Marie with peace, health, happiness for many blessed years.

PARISHIONER NEWS:

Our devout and long-time parishioner Margaret Sekerak. passed away and services were held this past week. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Marge’s family and friends. Blessed repose to his servant Margaret.

FUNDRAISER:

Maryna is baking and selling homemade nut kolachi for $15.00 each as a fundraiser for the Ukraine. Order forms are on the vestibule table and can be returned to the collection basket or by calling the rectory.

PILGRIMAGE:

Archbishop William C. Skurla will be the main celebrant for the Dormition

Vigil Divine Liturgy on Sunday, August 14^th @ 7:00 pm at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, 2759 North Lipkey Road, North Jackson. The 57^th Annual Assumption Pilgrimage will be August 13-15^th.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of July 24-30 there are no requests for the sanctuary candles.

July 17, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 16 NO LITURGY

Sun. 17: NO LITURGY

Mon. 18: NO LITURGY

Tues. 19: NO LITURGY

Wed. 20: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 21: NO LITURGY

Fri. 22: NO LITURGY

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

Blessings of the Cars

Happy 65^th Anniversary

Robert & Helen Marie

Vaclav from Children,

Grandchildren & Great-

Grandchildren

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

Blessings of the Cars

7^th Sunday after Pentecost

For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 7/10/2022

$ 900.00 Offertory

$ 5.00 Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$ 40.00 Renovation

$ 75.00 Garage Rent

$ 122.00 Candles

$ 1142.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 30

Sunday: 20

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

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

KENNYWOOD:

The 2022 Byzantine Family day at Kennywood Park will be on Thursday, July 28^th. This marks the park’s 100^th anniversary. Ticket prices are as followed: Ride All Day-$25; Senior (65+)-$22; Ride All Day kids (3-10)-$10; Kids (11+) $17. Deadline for our parish to order is July 11^th. Please call the parish office to order tickets.

HELPING HANDS:

On August 6^th, we will be at the cemetery to clean up the grounds, also at 9:30 am. If inclement weather, then the date will be August 13^th. PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE!!!!!!

Refreshments will be available. All parishioners are welcomed!

For any question please call Theresa Swindler @ (330) 272-2198.

BLESSING OF THE CARS:

Father Michael will be blessings cars after Weekends liturgies for Elijah the Prophet.

Fr. Michael was tested positive for Covid, there would not be a Liturgy on Saturday night or Sunday Morning this weekend. On Sunday morning Monsignor Alexis will celebrate the Liturgy at 9 Am at Infant Jesus only. Stay safe!

FUNDRAISER:

We are selling homemade nut kolachi for $15.00 each as a fundraiser for the Ukraine. Order forms are on the vestibule table and can be returned to the collection basket or by calling the rectory.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of July 17-23 the right sanctuary candle is in memory of Carolyn A. Volchko from John Jr. & Donna Volchko.

July 10, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 9: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun. 10: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

5th Sunday after Pentecost

+ George Kotyuha from

Joe Petro

Mon. 11: NO LITURGY

Tues. 12: NO LITURGY

Wed. 13: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 14: NO LITURGY

Fri. 15: NO LITURGY

Sat. 16: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

+Earl Spencer from Joe

Fabian

Sun. 17: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

Sunday of the Fathers of the

Six Ecumenical Councils

For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 6/26/2022

$ 555.00 Offertory

$ 32.00 Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$ 2.00 Children

$ 350.00 Renovation

$ 75.00 Garage Rent

$ 91.00 Candles

$ 1105.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 20

Sunday: 14

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

Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Paul Fabian -Windsor House, Mary and Nicholas Dobus, Minerva Zepeda, Roseanne Glaspel 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:

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

KENNYWOOD:

HELPING HANDS:

On July 16^{th we} will hold our annual “Helping Hands” starting at 9:30 am. If inclement weather the date will be July 23^rd. On August 6^th, we will be at the cemetery to clean up the grounds, also at 9:30 am. If inclement weather, then the date will be August 13^th. PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE!!!!!!

Refreshments will be available. All parishioners are welcomed!

For any question please call Theresa Swindler @ (330) 272-2198.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY:

Happy Birthday to Father Mykhaylo who will be celebrating his birthday on Wednesday, July 13^th. May God bless Fr. Mykhaylo with peace, health, happiness.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of July 10-16 there are no request for the sanctuary candles.

why THE demons entered THE swine.

peter chrysologus: “He said to them, Go!'” The foul-smelling animals are delivered up, not at the will of the demons but to show how savage the demons can become against humans. They ardently seek to destroy and dispossess all that is, acts, moves and lives. They seek the death of people. The ancient enmity of deep-rooted wrath and malice is in store for the human race. Demons do not give up easily unless they are forcibly overcome. They are doing the harm they are ordered to do. Therefore the foul-smelling animals are delivered up that it may be made clear to the demons that they have permission to enter the swine but not to enter humans. It is by our vices that we empower them to do harm. Similarly, by our power of faith we tread on the necks of demons. They become subject to us under Christ who is triumphant. sermons 16:8

July 3, 2022

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 2: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun. 3: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

4th Sunday after Pentecost

Health & well-being of

Marage Sekerak from Greg

& Mary Lou Shirilla.

Mon. 4: NO LITURGY

HAPPY 4^th OF JULY

Tues. 5: NO LITURGY

Wed. 6: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 7: NO LITURGY

Fri. 8: NO LITURGY

Sat. 9: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun. 10: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

5th Sunday after Pentecost

+ George Kotyuha from

Joe Petro

Collection Report

Week of 6/26/2022

$ 755.00 Offertory

$ 20.00 Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$ 2.00 Children

$ 10.00 Renovation

$ 114.00 Candles

$ 911.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 29

Sunday: 13

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

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

The NEW total we have collected is $100.927,77 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.

HELPING HANDS:

Please mark your calendars for our annual “Helping Hands “that will be held on Saturday, July 16th starting at 9:30am for Church and July 30 for Cemetery at 9:30am. Our plan is to get the grounds of the church spruced up. A refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you all there.

SCHOOL OF DIACONAL STUDIES:

School for diaconal studies are now accepting new applicants for 2023. Any man who are discerning a call to the diaconal service for the church are encouraged to apply. Deadline to register is July 1, 2022. Classes for the first year of the 4 year program will be held June 18-July 1, 2023 in the Seminary. A two week residency is required for each year. For further information, e-mail vocations@archpitt.org.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

HAPPY 4^th OF JULY:

Father Michael, Maryna, Andriy, Emma & Veronica wish all parishioners and their families a blessed 4^th of July.

KENNYWOOD:

2022 Byzantine Family Day at Kennywood Park will be Thursday July 28, 2022. It a 100^th anniversary. There are discounted park tickets. Ticket options are: $25 Ride All Day ticket; $22 Senior (65+) Ride All Day; Lunch $10 kids (3-10) and $17 (11+)

There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule and the deadline to sign up is Monday July 11th. Tickets are prepaid, made to Infant Jesus of Prague. If you would like to participate please let parish office know.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of July 3-9 the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +John P, Volchko Sr. from John Jr. & Donna Volchko. There is no request for the right sanctuary candle.

June 26, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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

+Julia Fabian from

Bernadette Demochko

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

3rd Sunday after Pentecost

For the parishioners

Mon. 27: NO LITURGY

Tues. 28: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

Vigil of Peter & Paul

Preeminent Apostles

For the parishioners

Wed. 29: 10:00 am @ St. Nicholas

Peter & Paul Preeminent

Apostles

For the parishioners

Thurs. 30: NO LITURGY

Fri. July 1: 8:30 am @ Infant Jesus

For the people killed in the

Ukraine War from the

Sacred Heart Society

Sat. 2: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun. 3: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

4th Sunday after Pentecost

Health & well-being of

Marage Sekerak from Greg

& Mary Lou Shirilla.

Collection Report

Week of 6/19/2022

$ 1162.00 Offertory

$ 52.00 Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$ 50.00 Renovation

$ 15.00 Peter’s Pence

$ 25.00 Garage Rent

$ 90.00 Candles

$ 1394.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 24

Sunday: 23

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

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

The NEW total we have collected is $100,927.77 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.

SCHOOL OF DIACONAL STUDIES:

SACRED HEART SOCIETY:

June is the month of the most Sacred Heart of Jesus: feast days are June 16^th-24^th.

JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU!

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE:

Although it is uncertain if the actual celebration can be held, the diocese is still asking for all parishioners to submit their names who will be celebrating their wedding anniversary of 10,25,35,40, 45, 50 or additional years that are a multiple of 5 during 2021. Please notify Fr. Michael or Paula Slemons by July 29, 2022. If a celebration does occur, it will be held on September 11, 2021 at St. Elias Church in Pittsburgh. All jubilarians will receive a certificate.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of June 26-July 3 the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Mary & +Nicholas Terlecky from Myron Terlecky. There is no request for the right sanctuary candle.

THE VALUE OF LIFE. CHRYSOSTOM:

Note the acceleration of images: just when the lilies are decked out, he no longer calls them lilies but “grass of the field.”13 He then points further to their vulnerable condition by saying “which are here today.” Then he does not merely say “and not tomorrow” but rather more callously “cast into the oven.” These creatures are not merely “clothed” but “so clothed” in this way as to be later brought to nothing. Do you see how Jesus everywhere abounds in amplifications and intensifications? And he does so in order to press his points home. So then he adds, “Will he not much more clothe you?” The force of the emphasis is on “you” to indicate covertly how great is the value set upon your personal existence and the concern God shows for you in particular. It is as though he were saying, “You, to whom he gave a soul, for whom he fashioned a body, for whose sake he made everything in creation, for whose sake he sent prophets, and gave the law, and wrought those innumerable good works, and for whose sake he gave up his only begotten Son.”

THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW, HOMILY 22.1.14

June 19, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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

+Julia Fabian from Mary

Beth & Steve McClain

Sun. 19: 12:00 am @ St. Nicholas

2^nd Sunday after Pentecost

Father’s Day

For the parishioners

Mon. 20: NO LITURGY

Tues. 21: NO LITURGY

Wed. 22: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 23: NO LITURGY

Fri. 24: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

Birth of St. John the

Baptist

For the parishioners

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

+Julia Fabian from

Bernadette Demochko

Sun. 26: 12:00 am @ St. Nicholas

3rd Sunday after Pentecost

For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 6/12/2022

$ 895.00 Offertory

$ 50.00 Renovation

$ 2.00 Children

$ 30.00 Cataract Press Sale

$ 206.00 Garage Rent

$ 95.00 Candles

$ 1389.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 24

Sunday: 21

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

Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Paul Fabian -Windsor House, Mary and Nicholas Dobus, Minerva Zepeda, Roseanne Glaspel 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 $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.

SCHOOL OF DIACONAL STUDIES:

SIMPLY SLAVIC: REMINDER

Simply Slavic will be held THIS Saturday June 18^th from noon till midnight. . Homemade food, live music, folk dance performances, educational exhibits, children activities and a bonfire after dark. Come and enjoy the rich traditions of Eastern Europe.

SACRED HEART SOCIETY:

June is the month of the most Sacred Heart of Jesus: feast days are June 16^th-24^th.

JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU!

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of June 19-25 the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Edward Vrabel from the Graneto & Vrabel families. There is no request for the right sanctuary candle.

Fathers in Our Lives

We give our thanks, Creator God, for the fathers in our lives.

Fatherhood does not come with a manual, and reality teaches us that some fathers excel while others fail.
We ask for Your blessings for them all and forgiveness where it is needed.

This Father’s Day we remember the many sacrifices fathers make for their children and families, and the ways–both big and small–they lift children to achieve dreams thought beyond reach.

So too, we remember all those who have helped fill the void when fathers pass early or are absent; grandfathers and uncles, brothers and cousins, teachers, pastors and coaches and the women of our families.

For those who are fathers, we ask for wisdom and humility in the face of the task of parenting. Give them the strength to do well by their children and by You.
For Yours is the Kingdom and The Power, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever.

Amen.

June 12, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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

For the parishioners

Sun. 12: 12:00 am @ St. Nicholas

Sunday of All saints

+Virginia Miranda from

Mary Beth Mc Clain

Mon. 13: Beginning of Apostles Fast

Petrovka

Tues. 14: NO LITURGY

Wed. 15: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 16: NO LITURGY

Fri. 17: NO LITURGY

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

+Julia Fabian from Mary

Beth & Steve McClain

Sun. 19: 12:00 am @ St. Nicholas

2^nd Sunday after Pentecost

Father’s Day

For the parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 6/5/2022

$ 700.00 Offertory

$ 15.00 Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$ 175.00 Renovation

$ 98.00 Candles

$ 988.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 25

Sunday: 21

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

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

The NEW total we have collected is $100,927.77 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.

SCHOOL OF DIACONAL STUDIES:School for diaconal studies are now accepting new applicants for 2023. Any man who are discerning a call to the diaconal service for the church are encouraged to apply. Deadline to register is July 1, 2022. Classes for the first year of the 4 year program will be held June 18-July 1, 2023 in the Seminary. A two week residency is required for each year. For further information, e-mail vocations@archpitt.org.

SIMPLY SLAVIC:

Simply Slavic will be held on Friday, June 17^th, from 5:00 pm-11:00 pm & Saturday, June 18^th, from 12:00 (Noon)-Midnight in downtown Youngstown. Admission is $5.00. Children 12 and under are free. Homemade food, live music, folk dance performances, educational exhibits, children activities and a bonfire after dark. Come and enjoy the rich traditions of Eastern Europe.

June 13th begins the Peter and Paul Fast or the Apostles’ Fast (Petrovka)

Simple abstinence from meat of Friday and enriching spiritual life with more prayers added to our everyday prayer practice.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of June 12-18 there are no request for sanctuary candles.

St. Nikephoros of Chios, Modern Orthodox Saints, V. 4

Fortunate is the man who has come to have God as his helper and to have his hopes in Him alone. Let the Devil bear malice towards him, let all men persecute him and plot against him, let all his adversaries fight against him – he never fears anyone, because his has God as his helper. He remains always a victor, always glorified, always happy, always rich, always cheerful and joyful, even if he happens to fall into extreme poverty and into a great many adverse and grievous circumstances of this present life. For inasmuch as he hopes in Almighty God, he does not despair, he is not sorry, is not anxious, but expects help from Above. Fortunate, then, is such a man and worthy to be deemed happy, just as the Prophet-king David regards such a man as happy, saying: “Blessed is he whose helper is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God.” Such were all the Prophets, the Apostles, the Martyrs, the Holy Ascetics and all the Saints from the beginning of time.

June 5, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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

For the parishioners

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

Pentecost

+Anne Planey from Regina

& Angela Rovnyak

Mon. 6: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

Pentecost Monday

For Peace in Ukraine

Tues. 7: NO LITURGY

Wed. 8: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 9: NO LITURGY

Fri. 10: NO LITURGY

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

For the parishioners

Sun. 12: 12:00 am @ St. Nicholas

Sunday of All saints

+Virginia Miranda from

Mary Beth Mc Clain

Collection Report

Week of 5/29/2022

$ 1027.00 Offertory

$ 82.00 Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$ 2.00 Children

$ 5.00 Initial

$ 10.00 Eastern Europe

$ 90.00 Renovation

$ 152.00 Candles

$ 1368.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 20

Sunday: 21

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

Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Paul Fabian -Windsor House, Mary and Nicholas Dobus, Minerva Zepeda at Oasis, Fr. Nicholas Kraynak at Shepherd of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd. Roseanne Glaspel in Vibra. 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:

SACRED HEART SOCIETY:

Sacred Heart Society membership dues

Are now being collected for the year 2022. Dues are still $ 5.00 per year and can be mailed to treasurer:

Mary Perry

2982 Whispering Pines Drive

Canfield, Ohio 44406

New members are always welcomed!

SCHOOL OF DIACONAL STUDIES:

SALE EVENT:

On June4 and 5 Oles Cheren & Lyubov Yesyp, dba Cataract Press from Parma will be visiting our parish with a large selections of Slavic (Croation, Polish, Rusyn, Slovak, Slovenian & Ukrainian) merchandise. This will include books, CD’s, DVD’s, embroidery, imported from Ukraine, jewellery. The focus of the display is paschal and includes Pysankas, egg wraps, wooden eggs, basket covers, and books. The display will be in the vestibule and a 10% of the proceeds will be donated to our parish.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of June 5-11 the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Lisa Ferenchak Curao from the Graneto family. There is no request for the left sanctuary candle.

Dissention of Fiery Tongues

‘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)

May 29, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 28: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun. 29: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

Sunday of the fathers of

The 1^st Ecumenical Council

For all veterans, armed

Services, civil servants, 1st

Responders & health care

Workers

Mon. 30: 12:00 PM St Nicholas

Cemetery

Memorial Day Service

Tues. 31: NO LITURGY

Wed. June 1: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 2: NO LITURGY

Fri. 3: 8:30 am @ Infant Jesus

For the Living & Deceased

Members of the Sacred Heart

Society of St. Nicholas

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

For the parishioners

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

Pentecost

+Anne Planey from Regina

& Angela Rovnyak

Collection Report

Week of 5/22/2022

$ 605.00 Offertory

$ 15.00 Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$ 100.00 Renovation

$ 60.79 Gas Royalties

$ 136.00 Candles

$ 916.79 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 20

Sunday: 21

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

UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

SACRED HEART SOCIETY:

Sacred Heart Society membership dues

Are now being collected for the year 2022. Dues are still $ 5.00 per year and can be mailed to treasurer:

Mary Perry

2982 Whispering Pines Drive

Canfield, Ohio 44406

New members are always welcomed!

MEMORIAL DAY:

As we celebrate Memorial Day this Monday, may we remember, pray and honor all those who have given their lives our great country. We wish all parishioners, families and friends a blessed Memorial Day.

UPCOMING EVENT POSTPONED:

On June 4 and 5 Oles Cheren & Lyubov Yesyp, dba Cataract Press from Parma will be visiting our parish with a large selections of Slavic (Croation, Polish, Rusyn, Slovak, Slovenian & Ukrainian) merchandise. This will include books, CD’s, DVD’s, embroidery, imported from Ukraine, jewelry. The focus of the display is paschal and includes Pysankas, egg wraps, wooden eggs, basket covers, and books. The display will be in the vestibule and a 10% of the proceeds will be donated to our parish.

SCHOOL OF DIACONAL STUDIES:

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of May 29-June 4 the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Carolyn Volchko from John Jr. & Donna Volchko There is no request for the right sanctuary candle.

MEMORIAL DAY:

Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. Many people still designate it as such. It was a time set aside to honor the nation’s Civil War dead by decorating their graves. It was first celebrated on May 30, 1868, to commemorate them after General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic made a proclamation on May 5 in General Order No. 11 that:

“The 30th of May 1868 is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance, no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit.” During the first May 30, 1868 celebration of Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, after which 5,000 participants helped to decorate the graves of more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers who were buried in the cemetery.

May 22, 2022 Bulletin

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 21: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun. 22: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

Sunday of the Man Born

Blind

+ Earl Spencer from Mary

Beth Mc Clain

Mon. 23: NO LITURGY

Tues. 24: NO LITURGY

Wed. 25: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

Vigil of Ascension of Our Lord

For peace in Ukraine

Thurs. 26: 10:00 am @ St. Nicholas

Ascension of Our Lord

For peace in Ukraine

Fri. 27: NO LITURGY

Sat. 28: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

For the parishioners

Sun. 29: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

Sunday of the fathers of

The 1^st Ecumenical Council

For all veterans, armed

Services, civil servants, 1st

Responders & health care

Workers

Collection Report

Week of 5/15/2022

$ 945.00 Offertory

$ 8.00 Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$ 2.00 Children

$ 250.00 Easter

$ 10.00 Renovation

$ 500.00 Ukraine Fund Relief

$ 131.00 Garage Rent

$ 113.00 Candles

$ 1959.00 TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 29

Sunday: 19

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

Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Paul Fabian -Windsor House, 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:

SACRED HEART SOCIETY:

Sacred Heart Society membership dues

Are now being collected for the year 2022. Dues are still $ 5.00 per year and can be mailed to treasurer:

Mary Perry

2982 Whispering Pines Drive

Canfield, Ohio 44406

New members are always welcomed!

CLERGY DAY:

Father Michael will be out of town on Tuesday, May 24^th, for Clergy Day. If an emergency, please contact him by his cell phone @ (412)-722-4670.

UPCOMING EVENT:

On May 28 and 29 Oles Cheren & Lyubov Yesyp, dba Cataract Press from Parma will be visiting our parish with a large selections of Slavic (Croation, Polish, Rusyn, Slovak, Slovenian & Ukrainian) merchandise. This will include books, CD’s, DVD’s, embroidery, imported from Ukraine, jewelry. The focus of the display is paschal and includes Pysankas, egg wraps, wooden eggs, basket covers, and books. The display will be in the vestibule and a 10% of the proceeds will be donated to our parish.

SCHOOL OF DIACONAL STUDIES

School of diaconal studies accepting new applicants now for 2023. Man, who are discerning a call to diaconal service in the Church are encouraged to apply. Deadline for registration form is July 1, 2022. Classes for the first year of the 4-year program will be held June 18 – July 1, 2023 in Seminary. A two-week residency is required each year. For any further inquiries, you may e-mail vocations@archpitt.org

CONDOLENCES:

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of +George Kotyuha who passed away on April 23^rd and whose services were Friday, May 20^th. Blessed repose to his servant George.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of May 22-28 the left sanctuary candle is for the health & well-being of cousin Darlene Spurio from Rose Bonamase. There is no request for the right sanctuary candle.

CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN!

CHRSITOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE!

Does he suffer for the Glory of God? Chrysostom: Here again is another difficulty if [it is true that] it was not possible that the glory of God should be shown without this man’s punishment. Certainly it was not impossible, for it was possible. But it happened so “that [God’s glory] might be made evident even in this man.” One might ask, however, Did he suffer wrong for the glory of God? Tell me what he did wrong. For what if God had never willed to make him at all? But I assert that he even received benefit from his blindness. Because he recovered the sight of the eyes within. What were the Jews profited by their eyes? They incurred the heavier punishment, being blinded even while they saw. And what injury did this man have because of his blindness? For through his blindness he recovered his sight. As, then, the evils of the present life are not evils, so neither are the good things good. Sin alone is an evil, but blindness is not an evil. And he who had brought this man from not being into being also had power to leave him as he was.

Homilies on the Gospel of John 56.1