LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

 Sat. 14: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

            +Michelle Migletz from

            Parents Mr. & Mrs. Migletz

 Sun. 15: 11:00 am @ St.  Nicholas

           Sunday of the Samaritan

           Woman

           + Emil Kraynak from Regina

           & Angela Rovnyak

 Mon. 16: NO LITURGY

Tues. 17: NO LITURGY

Wed. 18: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 19: NO LITURGY

Fri. 20: NO LITURGY

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 McClain

Collection Report

Week of 5/8/2022

$             1055.00        Offertory

$               100.00         Garage Rent

$               169.00         Candles

$             1324.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 29

Sunday: 28

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 $99,930.77 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.

CONDALENCES:

Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of our parishioners Andrew Mulichak and Helen First (Mrosko), who passed away on last week . Blessed repose to His servants Andrew and Helen and eternal memory!

UKRAINIAN FUNDRAISER:

An update from the Stuff cabbage fundraiser: the final profit is $ 10,044. Our deepest appreciation to all who supportive this event.

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!

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.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of May15-21 there are no request for the sanctuary candles.

CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN!

CHRSITOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE!

The Samaritan Woman

So inspired was the Samaritan Woman by His words that she left her water pot, the reason for which she came, ran into the city, and drew all the people to Jesus. Observe her zeal and wisdom. She came to draw water, and when she had lighted upon the True Well, she after that despised the material one. She taught us that when we are listening to spiritual matters, we must overlook the things of this life, and make no account of them. For what the Apostles did, that, after her ability, did this woman also. They left their nets when they were called; she of her own accord, without the command of any, leaves her water pot, and elated with by joy performs the office of Evangelists. She calls not one or two, as did Andrew and Philip, but aroused a whole city and people, and so brought them to Him.
St. John Chrysostom Commentary on John 4:28-29

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 7: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

              For the parishioners

Sun. 8: 11:00 am @ St.  Nicholas

           Sunday of the Paralytic Man

           Al & Sandy Massullo on their

           50^th Anniversary

 Mon. 9: NO LITURGY

Tues. 10: NO LITURGY

Wed. 11: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 12: NO LITURGY

Fri. 13: NO LITURGY

Sat. 14: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

            +Michelle Migletz from

            Parents Mr. & Mrs. Migletz

 Sun. 15: 11:00 am @ St.  Nicholas

           Sunday of the Samaritan

           Woman

           + Emil Kraynak from Regina

           & Angela Rovnyak

Collection Report

Week of 5/1/2022

$               722.00        Offertory

$                  50.00         Easter

$                   3.00         Children

$                 25.00         Renovation

$               200.00         Ukraine Relief Fund

$               139.00         Candles

$             1139.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 27

Sunday: 20

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 $99,930.77 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.

THANK YOU:

Our continued appreciation to all parishioners who continue to generously donated to the Ukrainian fund. Both parishes have collected thus far 6740.00.

HAPPY 50^TH ANNIVERSARY:

Happy Anniversary and congratulations to Al & Sandy Massullo who celebrated 50 years on April 15^th. May God grant Al & Sandy many more years with peace, health and happiness.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY:

We would like to wish all Mothers, grandmothers, godmothers a very Happy Mother’s Day. May God bless all of you with health, happiness and many blessed years.

MARY IMMACULATE PRAYER FOR

DEFEAT OF RUSSIA:

In obedience to the Immaculate Conception, I command you every unclean spirit to depart: cease your attacks on us, our family, our business, our surroundings, all those for whom we pray, and all those with whom we are united in prayer. In the name of Jesus Christ, I command you, into the deep pit. O’Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee, our Lady, Queen of the Rosary pray for us!

This was submitted by Helen Marie Vaclav, President of the Sacred Heart society

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of May 8-14 there are no request for the sanctuary candles.

CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN!

CHRSITOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE!

Mother’s Day

Once upon a time, there was a child ready to be born. So one day he asked God: “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?” God replied: “Among the many angels, I chose one for you. She will be waiting for you and will take care of you.” Said the child, “But tell me, here in Heaven, I don’t do anything else but sing and smile, that’s enough for me to be happy. And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me, if I don’t know the language that men talk?” God responded “Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak.” “And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?” “Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.” “I’ve heard that on earth there are bad men, who will protect me?” “Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its own life.” “But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore.” “Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you the way for you to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you.” At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from earth could already be heard, and the child in a hurry asked softly: “Oh Father, if I am about to leave now, please tell me my angel’s name.” Said God, “Your angel’s name is of no importance. You will simply call her MOM!

          LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

 Sat. 30: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

              James the Greater Apostle

           + Julia Fabian from Mary

           Beth McClain

 Sun. May 1: 11:00 am @ St.

           Nicholas

           Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearers

           +Frank Mingo from Donna

           Gregg Jonda

Mon. 2: NO LITURGY

Tues. 3: NO LITURGY

Wed. 4: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 5: NO LITURGY

Fri. 6: 8:30 am @ Infant Jesus

            End of the war in Ukraine in

            Obedience to the Immaculate

            Conception from Sacred

            Heart Society of St. Nicholas

Sat. 7: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

              For the parishioners

 Sun. 8: 11:00 am @ St.  Nicholas

           Sunday of the Paralytic Man

           Al & Sandy Massullo on their

           50^th Anniversary

Collection Report

Week of 4/24/2021

$               625.00        Offertory

$                  40.00         Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$               250.00         Easter

$                 10.00         Renovation

$               149.00         Candles

$             1089.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 33

Sunday: 17

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 $99,930.77 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.

PHONE NUMBER REQUEST:

There is a sign-up sheet for parishioners to give their phone numbers in order to receive phone information/updates on our church if interested.

UKRAINE RELIEF FUNRAISER:

Thank you to all parishioners who supported the fundraiser. A special gratitude to all who donated cakes and worked the event. JoAnn Stock did a wonderful job organizing the event. All of your continued time, and assistance is greatly appreciated.

THANK YOU:

A special thank you to all parishioners who continue to generously donated to the Ukrainian fund. May God bless all of you for your continued support.

MARY IMMACULATE PRAYER FOR

DEFEAT OF RUSSIA:

In obedience to the Immaculate Conception, I command you every unclean spirit to depart: cease your attacks on us, our family, our business, our surroundings, all those for whom we pray, and all those with whom we are united in prayer. In the name of Jesus Christ, I command you, into the deep pit. O’Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee, our Lady, Queen of the Rosary pray for us!

This was submitted by Helen Marie Vaclav, President of the Sacred Heart society

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of May 1-7 the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Dr. Don & +Virginia Graneto from the Graneto family. The right sanctuary candle is in memory of +George Filo from George Filo.

CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN!

CHRSITOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE!

the frailty OF beholders AND their gradual recognition.

Our Lord and redeemer revealed the glory of his resur­rection to his disciples gradually and over a period of time, undoubtedly because so great was the virtue of the miracle that the weak hearts of mortals could not grasp [the signifi­cance of] this all at once. Thus, he had re­gard for the frailty of those seeking him. To those who came first to the tomb, both the women who were aflame with love for him and the men, he showed the stone rolled back.Since his body had been carried away, he showed them the linen cloths in which it had been wrapped lying there alone. Then, to the women who were searching eagerly, who were confused in their minds about what they had found out about him, he showed a vision of angels who dis­closed evidences of the fact that he had risen again. Thus, with the report of his resurrection already accomplished, going ahead of him, the Lord of hosts and the king of glory himself at length appeared and made clear with what great might he had overcome the death he had temporar­ily tasted. bede:  homiles on the gospels 2.9.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

 Sat. 23: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

             Bright Saturday

           George-Great-Martyr

           For the Parishioners

 Sun. 17: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

           Thomas Sunday

           +Helen Kraynak from Regina

           & Angela Rovnyak

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

              James the Greater Apostle

           + Julia Fabian from Mary

           Beth McClain

 Sun. May 1: 11:00 am @ St.

           Nicholas

           Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearers

           +Frank Mingo from Donna

           Gregg Jonda

Collection Report

Week of 4/17/2021

$               780.00        Offertory

$                  40.00         Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$                   2.00         Children

$             3820.00         Easter

$                   9.00         Easter Candles

$                 50.00         Renovation

$               310.00         Ukraine relief Fund

$                 81.00         Garage Rent

$               412.00         Candles

$             5504.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Mattins: 60

Easter: 52

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 $99,930.77 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.

PHONE NUMBER REQUEST:

There is a sign-up sheet for parishioners to give their phone numbers in order to receive phone information/updates on our church if interested.

THANK YOU:

A very special thank you to Vaclav Family for preparing our church for Easter. Your continued time, talent and dedication to our parish is greatly appreciated. May our dear God bless you both with many blessed years.

THANK YOU:

A special thank you to all parishioners who continue to generously donated to the Ukrainian fund. Both parishes have collected thus far 6025.00. May God bless all of you for your continued support.

UKRAINE RELIEF FUNRAISER:

REMINDER: This Sunday is the fundraiser at Byzantine at the Grove from 11:00 am-3:00 pm. Walk-ins are welcome with limited quantities available. Pre-orders are recommended. Please call (330) 782-6388

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of April 24-30 the left sanctuary candle is for Dolly Vrabel on her 92^nd birthday and for her health & well-being from the Graneto & Vrabel families. The right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Florence Filo from George Filo.

CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN!

CHRSITOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE!

Forgiving sins

Priests have received a power which God has given neither to angels nor to archangels. It was said to them: “Whatsoever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever you shall loose, shall be loosed.” Temporal rulers have indeed the power of binding: but they can only bind the body. Priests, in contrast, can bind with a bond which pertains to the soul itself and transcends the very heavens. Did [God] not give them all the powers of heaven? “Whose sins you shall forgive,” he says, “they are forgiven them; whose sins you shall retain, they are retained.” The Father has given all judgment to the Son. And now I see the Son placing all this power in the hands of men [Matt. 10:40; John 20:21-23]. They are raised to this dignity as if they were already gathered up to heaven (John Chrysostom The Priesthood 3:5 [A.D. 387]).

          LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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

             Resurrection Matins with

             With procession followed by

             Blessing of Paschal Baskets

 Sun. 17: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

             Resurrection of Our Lord

             Followed by blessings of

             Paschal Baskets

            +Edward Vrabel from the

            Graneto & Vrabel families

Mon. 18: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

              Bright Monday

              +Paul Swantek from Lori

              Swantek

Tues. 19: 6:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

               Bright Tuesday

               +Jeanette Kulifay from 

               John Kulifay

Wed. 20: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 21: NO LITURGY

Fri. 22: NO LITURGY

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

             Bright Saturday

           George-Great-Martyr

           For the Parishioners

 Sun. 17: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

           Thomas Sunday

           +Helen Kraynak from Regina

           & Angela Rovnyak

Collection Report

Week of 4/10/2021

$             1220.00        Offertory

$                  20.00         Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$                   4.00         Children

$               190.00         Easter

$               135.00         Easter Flowers

$                 13.00         Easter candles

$                 15.00         Seminary

$                 60.00         Ukraine relief fund

$                   3.00         Initial

$               120.00         Garage Rent

$               161.00         Candles

$             1971.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 29

Sunday: 38

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 $96,543.77 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.

PHONE NUMBER REQUEST:

There is a sign-up sheet for parishioners to give their phone numbers in order to receive phone information/updates on our church if interested.

UKRAINE RELIEF FUNRAISER:

Our Ukraine fundraiser will be April 24, 2022 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at Byzantine Center at the Grove.  A TAKE-OUT ONLY Holupki dinner will be sold. The cost is $14.00 for 2 stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, corn, roll/butter and cake. Stuffed cabbage will also be sold by the dozen or individually. Pre-sale orders/payments are required by calling (330) 782-6388 (payment can be credit/debit) or orders forms are available in the vestibule and can be returned in the collection basket. All pre-sale orders must be in by THIS Monday April 18, 2022. Please make checks payable to Byzantine Center at the Grove.  If anyone would like to donate/bake a cake, please call (330) 782-6388 or notify JoAnn Stock and bring to the Grove on Saturday on April 23from 1:00- 3:00 pm.  ALL proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Ukraine relief fund.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of April 17-23 there are no request for the sanctuary candles.

THANK YOU:

A special thank you to all parishioners who continue to generously donated to the Ukrainian fund. Both parishes have collected thus far 6025.00. May God bless all of you for your continued support.

EASTER EGG HUNT:

Thank you to the GCU Lodge and Altar & rosary Society of Infant Jesus of Prague for sponsoring the Easter Egg Hunt last Sunday. A special appreciation to Theresa Swindler & Elaine Chachko who organized.

HAPPY EASTER:
Wishing everyone a Happy and Blessed Easter from the Farynets Family!

CHRIST IS RISEN!

INDEED HE IS RISEN!

CHRSITOS VOSKRESE!

VOISTINU VOSKRESE!

          LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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

             Saturday of Lazarus

             +Julia Fabian from Patty

             Snitzer

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

             Palm Sunday

             For the Parishioners

Mon. 11: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

              Lenten Hours

              Confessions to follow

Tues. 12: 6:00 pm @ St. Michael

                (Campbell)

               Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

              Confessions to follow

Wed. 13: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

               Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

               Healing Services with

               Anointing to follow

               5:00-6:00 pm-Confessions

Thurs. 14: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

               Liturgy of St. Basil the Great

               With Vespers

               5:00-6:00 pm Confessions

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

              Entombment Vespers with

              Burial of Our Lord

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

             Resurrection Matins with

             Procession followed by Solemn

             Blessings of Paschal Baskets

 Sun. 17: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

             Resurrection of our Lord Divine

             Liturgy and blessings of Paschal

             Baskets

             +Edward Vrabel from Graneto &

              Vrabel families

Collection Report

Week of 4/3/2021

$               730.00        Offertory

$                  10.00         Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$                   4.00         Children

$                 15.00         Easter Candles

$               115.00         Easter Flowers

$                 55.00         Renovation

$               590.00         Ukraine Relief Fund

$                 75.00         Garage Rent

$               132.00         Candles

$             1726.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 32

Sunday: 25

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 $96,543.77 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.

PHONE NUMBER REQUEST:

There is a sign-up sheet for parishioners to give their phone numbers in order to receive phone information/updates on our church if interested.

THANK YOU:

A special thank you to all parishioners who continue to generously donated to the Ukrainian fund. Both parishes have collected thus far 6025.00. May God bless all of you for your continued support.

EASTER EGG HUNT:

Reminder, the Easter Egg Hunt for all children 14 and under is this Sunday, April 10^th, following Palm Sunday Liturgy.

CONFESSIONS (RECONCILIATION):

The following are the times for confessions during Holy Week:

6:00 pm-Monday, April 11^th, following Lenten Hours

6:00 pm-Tuesday, April 12th@ St. Michael in Campbell following Pre-Sanctified Liturgy.

5:00-6:00 pm Wednesday, April 13th @ Infant Jesus

5:00-6:00 pm, Thursday, April 14th@ Infant Jesus

HOLY WEEK:

The following are the time of services @ St. Nicholas:

April 15^th– Good Friday-4:00 pm

April 16^th-Holy Saturday-4:00pm

April 17^th-Pascha Sunday-11:00 am

FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

An end of year financial statement of our parish for 2021 is available for all parishioners and is on the vestibule table.

If you want any questions or want more details please call 330-758-6019

UKRAINE RELIEF FUNRAISER:

Our Ukraine fundraiser will be April 24, 2022 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at Byzantine Center at the Grove.  A TAKE-OUT ONLY Holupki dinner will be sold. The cost is $14.00 for 2 stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, corn, roll/butter and cake. Stuffed cabbage will also be sold by the dozen or individually. Pre-sale orders/payments are required by calling (330) 782-6388 (payment can be credit/debit) or orders forms are available in the vestibule and can be returned in the collection basket. All pre-sale orders must be in by Monday April 18, 2022. Please make checks payable to Byzantine Center at the Grove.  If anyone would like to donate/bake a cake, please call (330) 782-6388 or notify JoAnn Stock and bring to the Grove on Saturday on April 23from 1:00- 3:00 pm.  ALL proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Ukraine relief fund.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of April 10-16 the right Sanctuary candle is in memory of + George W. Vrabel from the Graneto & Vrabel families. There is no request for the left sanctuary candle.

          LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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

             Akathistos Saturday

             For the parishioners

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

            5th Sunday of the   Great Fast

             St. Mary of Egypt

            +Jeanette Kulifay from Mary

            Elizabeth McClain

Mon. 4: NO LITURGY

Tues. 5: NO LITURGY

Wed. 6: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

             Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

             Lenten Education Class to

             follow

Thurs. 7: NO LITURGY

Fri. 8: 6:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

             Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

             For the Living & Deceased

             Members of the Sacred Heart

             Society

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

             Saturday of Lazarus

             +Julia Fabian from Patty

             Snitzer

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

             Palm Sunday

             For the Parishioners

Collection Report

Week of 3/27/2021

$               652.00        Offertory

$                  65.00         Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$                 15.00         Easter candles

$                 50.00         Easter Flowers

$               220.00         Relief fund for Ukraine

$               171.00         Candles

$             1223.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 24

Sunday: 20

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 $96,543.77 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.

PHONE NUMBER REQUEST:

There is a sign-up sheet for parishioners to give their phone numbers in order to receive phone information/updates on our church if interested.

EASTER EGG HUNT:

There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for all children 14 and under on April 10^th, following Palm Sunday Liturgy. All children are invited to participate.

LENTEN EDUCATION CLASS:

 This year, following all Wednesday Pre-Sanctified liturgies there will be a Lenten adult education class @ Infant Jesus of Prague. All parishioners, family and friends are welcomed to learn about our Byzantine faith.

THANK YOU:

A special thank you to all parishioners who continue to generously donated to the Ukrainian fund. Both parishes have collected thus far 6025.00. May God bless all of you for your continued support.

UKRAINE RELIEF FUNRAISER:

Our Ukraine fundraiser will be April 24, 2022 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at Byzantine Center at the Grove.  A TAKE-OUT ONLY Holupki dinner will be sold. The cost is $14.00 for 2 stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, corn, roll/butter and cake. Stuffed cabbage will also be sold by the dozen or individually. Pre-sale orders/payments are required by calling (330) 782-6388 (payment can be credit/debit) or orders forms are available in the vestibule and can be returned in the collection basket. All pre-sale orders must be in by Monday April 18, 2022. Please make checks payable to Byzantine Center at the Grove.  If anyone would like to donate/bake a cake, please call (330) 782-6388 or notify JoAnn Stock and bring to the Grove on Saturday on April 23from 1:00- 3:00 pm.  ALL proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Ukraine relief fund.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of April 3-9 there are no request for sanctuary candles.  

Schedule for Holy Week and Resurrection

Mon.  11: 6:00 pm Lenten Hours at                             

                 Infant Jesus 9 (confession)

Tues.   12 : 6.00pm  Pre-Sanctified    

                    Liturgy at St. Michaels

                   Followed by confessions

Wed.   13 : 6:00 pm at Infant Jesus

             Reconciliation 5 to 6pm

Healing services with anointing to follow Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

Thurs  14 : 6:00 at Infant Jesus

                 Reconciliation 5-6pm

Liturgy of St. Basil the great with          Vespers        

Fri.15: Entombment Vespers     

            with Burial of our Lord

             4:00pm- St. Nicholas

             6:00pm- Infant Jesus

Sat.      16: Resurrectional Matins with procession followed by Solemn Blessing of Paschal Baskets

              4:00 pm-St Nicholas

              7:00 pm- Infant Jesus

Sun.    17:  Resurrection of our  

                    Lord Divine Liturgy and blessing of Paschal Baskets

            9:00 am- Infant Jesus

            11:00am – St. Nicholas

SYMBOLS OF THE LORD’S TEACHING.

CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA: That woman had not yet entered communion with the Word, because she was still a sinner. She paid the Master honor with what she considered the most precious thing she had, her perfume. She wiped off the remainder of the perfume with the garland of her head, her hair. She poured out upon the Lord her tears of repentance. Therefore her sins were forgiven her.

This is a symbol of the Lord’s teachings and of his sufferings. The anointing of his feet with sweet-smelling myrrh suggests the divine teaching whose good smell and fame has spread to the ends of the earth. “Their sound has gone forth to the ends of the earth.” Moreover, those anointed feet of the Lord (not to be too subtle) are the apostles. The sweet odor of the myrrh prefigures their reception of the Holy Spirit. I mean that the figure of the Lord’s feet is to be understood of the apostles, who journeyed about the whole world preaching the gospel.

          LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sat. 26: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

             Synaxis of Archangel Gabriel

             For the parishioners

Sun. 27: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

            4th Sunday of the   Great Fast

             St. John Climacus

            +Mary Jean Vrabel from

             the Komara family

Mon. 28: NO LITURGY

Tues. 29: NO LITURGY

Wed. 30: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

             Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

             Lenten Education Class to

             follow

Thurs. 31: NO LITURGY

Fri. April 1: 6:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

             Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

             For the Living & Deceased

             Members of the Sacred Heart

             Society

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

             Akathistos Saturday

             For the parishioners

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

            5th Sunday of the   Great Fast

             St. Mary of Egypt

            +Jeanette Kulifay from Mary

            Elizabeth McClain

Collection Report

Week of 3/20/2021

$             1574.00        Offertory

$                  10.00         Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$                 39.00         Easter candle

$                 20.00         Renovation

$                 10.00         Eastern Europe

$             1120.00         Relive fund for Ukraine

$                 25.00         Easter flowers

$                 25.00         Garage Rent

$               128.00         Candles

$             2951.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 37

Sunday: 13

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 $96543.77 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.

PHONE NUMBER REQUEST:

There is a sign-up sheet for parishioners to give their phone numbers in order to receive phone information/updates on our church if interested.

EASTER EGG HUNT:

There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for all children 14 and under on April 10^th, following Palm Sunday Liturgy. All children are invited to participate.

LENTEN EDUCATION CLASS:

 This year, following all Wednesday Pre-Sanctified liturgies there will be a Lenten adult education class @ Infant Jesus of Prague. All parishioners, family and friends are welcomed to learn about our Byzantine faith.

RUMMAGE SALE:
St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, Pa is holding a rummage sale on Thursday, March 31^st from 4:00-7:00pm,Friday, April 1^st from 9;00 am-2:00pm and Saturday , April 2^nd from 9:00 am-noon. $ 2.00/bag and bake sale included.

THANK YOU:

A special thank you to all parishioners who continue to generously donated to the Ukrainian fund. For both parishes so far, we were able to collect $5595.00 May God bless all of you for your continued support.

UKRAINE RELIEF FUNRAISER:

Mark your calendars! A Ukraine Relief Fundraiser (Holupki Dinner) will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 11:00-3:00pm at Byzantine Centre at the Grove. More information will be forthcoming.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of March 27-April 2 the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Michael & +Helen Tirpak and the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Michael Robert Tirpak both from Robert & Helen Marie Vaclav.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

On the fourth Sunday of the Great Fast, we commemorate Saint John Climacus, author of The Ladder of Divine Ascent. In this work, Saint John outlines the steps essential in attaining communion with God, steps which remind us that the way to the Kingdom constantly challenges us to engage in spiritual warfare: Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand (Ephesians 6:10-13).

We know with certainty that Christianity is not for weaklings and cowards. The end of Great Lent is drawing near and we recall Christ’s awesome words which encourage us to persevere until the end: He who endures to the end will be saved (Matthew 24:13).

          LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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

             3rdAll Souls Saturday

             + Julia Fabian from Dennis

             & Stephanie Lubinsky

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

            3^rd Sunday of the Great Fast

            Veneration of the Cross

            +Jeanette Kulifay from Mr.

            & Mrs. Stephen Stanislav

Mon. 21: NO LITURGY

Tues. 22: NO LITURGY

Wed. 23: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

             Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

             Lenten Education Class to

             follow

Thurs. 24: NO LITURGY

Fri. 25: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

             Annunciation of Theotokos

             +Paul Swantek from John &

             Carole VanSuch

Sat. 26: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

             Synaxis of Archangel Gabriel

             For the parishioners

Sun. 27: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

            4th Sunday of the   Great Fast

             St. John Climacus

            +Mary Jean Vrabel from

             the Komara family

Collection Report

Week of 3/13/2021

$               910.00        Offertory

$                    5.00         Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$                   2.00         Children

$                   6.00         Easter Candles

$                   3.00         Initial

$                   5.00         Eastern Europe

$                 30.00         Easter flowers

$               221.00         Garage Rent

$               125.00         Candles

$             1307.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 30

Sunday: 15

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 $96,543.77 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.

LENTEN EDUCATION CLASS:

 This year, following all Wednesday Pre-Sanctified liturgies there will be a Lenten adult education class @ Infant Jesus of Prague. All parishioners, family and friends are welcomed to learn about our Byzantine faith.

RUMMAGE SALE:
St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, Pa is holding a rummage sale on Thursday, March 31^st from 4:00-7:00pm,Friday, April 1^st from 9;00 am-2:00pm and Saturday , April 2^nd from 9:00 am-noon. $ 2.00/bag and bake sale included.

THANK YOU:

A special thank you to all parishioners who generously donated to the Ukrainian fund. May God bless all of you.

PHONE NUMBER REQUEST:

There is a sign-up sheet for parishioners to give their phone numbers in order to receive phone information/updates on our church if interested.

UKRAINE RELIEF FUNRAISER:

Mark your calendars! A Ukraine Relief Fundraiser (Holupki Dinner) will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 11:00-3:00pm at Byzantine Centre at the Grove. More information will be forthcoming.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of March 20-26, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of + Mike Hrusovsky from Marilyn Davis. There is no request for the right sanctuary candle.

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.

          LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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

             2^nd All Souls saturday

             +Jane Mingo from Gregg &

             Donna Mingo

 Sun. 13: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

            Second Sunday of the Great

            Fast

            +Marge & +Al Iannazone

            from Marilyn Davis

Mon. 14: NO LITURGY

Tues. 15: NO LITURGY

Wed. 16: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

             Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

             Lenten Education Class to

             follow

Thurs. 17: NO LITURGY

 Fri. 18: 6:00 pm @ St. Nicholas

             Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

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

             3^rd All Souls Saturday

             + Julia Fabian from Dennis

             & Stephanie Lubinsky

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

            3^rd Sunday of the Great Fast

            Veneration of the Cross

            +Jeanette Kulifay from Mr.

            & Mrs. Stephen Stanislav

Collection Report

Week of 3/6/2021

$               972.00        Offertory

$                  15.00         Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$                 25.00         Easter

$                 20.00         Eastern Europe

$                   5.00         Easter Flowers

$               200.00         Renovation

$                 52.97         Utilities

$                   3.00         Initial

$                 75.00         Garage Rent

$                 99.00         Candles

$             1466.97        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 26

Sunday: 18

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 $94,724.77 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.

PHONE NUMBER REQUEST:

There is a sign-up sheet for parishioners to give their phone numbers in order to receive phone information/updates on our church if interested.

LENTEN EDUCATION CLASS:

 This year, following all Wednesday Pre-Sanctified liturgies there will be a Lenten adult education class @ Infant Jesus of Prague. All parishioners, family and friends are welcomed to learn about our Byzantine faith.

RUMMAGE SALE:
St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, Pa is holding a rummage sale on Thursday, March 31^st from 4:00-7:00pm,Friday, April 1^st from 9;00 am-2:00pm and Saturday , April 2^nd from 9:00 am-noon. $ 2.00/bag and bake sale included.

HEARTFELT THANK YOU!

We humbled and grateful for a huge support for Ukraine in a light of recent war with Russia. So far, we received $3310.00 of generous donations from both parishes. From behalf of all people who suffers from war in Ukraine we would like to thank you for your support and prayers!

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of March 13-20, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Marge Iannazone and the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Al Iannazone both from Marilyn Davis.

Gregory Palamas

The scion of a noble Anatolian family, St. Gregory was born, probably at Constantinople, c. 1296. After his father’s death, he became a monk, as did several members of his family. He entered a monastery on Mt. Athos and followed the rule of St. Basil. He lived on Athos in solitude for most of the following twenty years. In the 1330’s, he began to defend the practice of hesychasm against the attacks of people like Barlaam of Calabria, who denied, among other things, that the light of Tabor which hesychasts experience is the uncreated light. Athough the 1341 council of Constantinople upheld Gregory’s teachings about theosis, he was excommunicated in 1344. Three years later, he was consecrated bishop of Thessaloniki. Because hesychasm had come to have political as well as theological associations, the choice was not popular, and he entered his see with the aid of the Byzantine emperor. The Turks captured Gregory in 1354 and kept him captive for a year. He died in 1359.

Gregory believes that although God is ultimately unknowable, man can experience his energies through the sacraments and mystical experience, which are possible because of the Incarnation of Christ. The practice of the Jesus prayer opens one to God’s energies.