LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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

            For the parishioners

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

              Sunday of the Fathers of

              The 7^th Ecumenical Council

              +Margaret Biros from

              Irene Junkin

Mon. 18: NO LITURGY

Tues. 19: 8:15 am @ Infant Jesus

               +Millie Klanica from

                family

Wed. 20: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 21: 8:15 am @ Infant Jesus

               +Sophie & Victor “Vito”

               Cimino from family

Fri. 22: 8:15 am @ Infant Jesus

               NO LITURGY

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

               + Julia B. Fabian from

                Mary Beth & Steve

                McClain

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

              22^nd Sunday after Pentecost

              +Martha & +Mike Zakucia

              from daughter Margaret

              Babik

Collection Report

Week of 10/10/2021

$               987.00        Offertory

$               115.00         Renovation

$               112.00         Candles

$             1214.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 33

Sunday: 14

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Anne Planey at Assumption Village, Paul Fabian -Windsor House, Mary and Nicholas Dobus, Minerva Zepeda and Mildred Cibella, all 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 $86,277.77 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.

ASSEMBLY OF THE BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH:

The assembly- “One Body in Christ: Re-emerging from the Pandemic” will be held November 5 & 6, 2021 @ St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall, PA. Register @ archpitt.org

MEETING:

On Sunday, November 7, 2021, the Biannual Altar & Rosary Society of Infant Jesus of Prague followed by the 4^th Quarter GCU Lodge of Infant Jesus of Prague & St. Nicholas parishes will be held after 9:00 am Sunday liturgy. All members and interested new members are invited to attend. Annual election of officers is on the agenda.

TRUNK OR TREAT:

A “Trunk or Treat” will be held for all ECF students & children of the parish following liturgies on Saturday October 30^th & Sunday October 31^st. “Goodies” will sponsored and distributed by members of the Altar & Rosary Society and GCU Lodge 442. Social distancing will be observed.

GCU:

GCU Lodge 442 Community Project for 2021 will the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley. All parishioners are welcome to participate. All non-perishable food items are welcomed. Most needed items: cereal, peanut butter, canned vegetables, canned fruit, dry pasta, canned soup, tuna fish and macaroni & cheese. GCU Lodge 442 is matching all donations and the collection runs through the end of November.

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.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of October 17-23, 2021, the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Mary Jane Guidos from Bob & Millie Jonda. There is no request for the left sanctuary candle.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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

            + Frank & +Joan Mingo

            from Donna & Gregg Jonda

            & family

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

              20^th Sunday after Pentecost

              +Jeanette Kulifay from

              Mr. & Mrs. Chearno

Mon. 11: NO LITURGY

Tues. 12: 8:15 am @ Infant Jesus

               +Millie Klanica from

                family

Wed. 13: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 14: 8:15 am @ Infant Jesus

               +Mary Jean Vrabel from

                Bruce Joseph

Fri. 15: 8:15 am @ Infant Jesus

               NO LITURGY

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

            For the parishioners

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

              Sunday of the Fathers of

              The 7^th Ecumenical Council

              +Margaret Biros from

              Irene Junkin

Collection Report

Week of 10/3/2021

$               685.00        Offertory

$                  10.00         Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$                   2.00         Children

$                 65.00         Renovation

$                 43.25         Gas royalties

$                 60.00         Candles

$               940.25        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 21

Sunday: 17

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Anne Planey at Assumption Village, Paul Fabian -Windsor House, Mary and Nicholas Dobus, Minerva Zepeda and Mildred Cibella, all 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 $86,277.77 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.

GCU:

GCU Lodge 442 Community Project for 2021 will the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley. All parishioners are welcome to participate. All non-perishable food items are welcomed. Most needed items: cereal, peanut butter, canned vegetables, canned fruit, dry pasta, canned soup, tuna fish and macaroni & cheese. GCU Lodge 442 is matching all donations and the collection runs through the end of November.

ASSEMBLY OF THE BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH:

The assembly- “One Body in Christ: Re-emerging from the Pandemic” will be held November 5 & 6, 2021 @ St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall, PA. Register @ archpitt.org.

HELP WANTED-BYZANTINE CENTER AT THE GROVE:

The banquet center has been very busy and is need of extra help. There are openings for part-time/on-call employees. Duties may include event set-up/tear down, serving, clearing tables, light cleaning, sanitizing and kitchen help (salad prep& plating cookies). Must be available evenings & weekends. Salary is $8.80-$10/hour based on experience. Call JoAnn @ 330-782-6388 for information & to apply. This is a great part-time job, if you need extra $$$$$!

MEETING:

On Sunday, November 7, 2021, the Biannual Altar & Rosary Society of Infant Jesus of Prague followed by the 4^th Quarter GCU Lodge of Infant Jesus of Prague & St. Nicholas parishes will be held after 9:00 am Sunday liturgy. All members and interested new members are invited to attend. Annual election of officers is on the agenda.

TRUNK OR TREAT:

A “Trunk or Treat” will be held for all ECF students & children of the parish following liturgies on Saturday October 30^th & Sunday October 31^st. “Goodies” will sponsored and distributed by members of the Altar & Rosary Society and GCU Lodge 442. Social distancing will be observed.

PARISHIONER NEWS:

Our dear parishioner Mary Jane Guidos passed away this week.  Private services will be held. Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. Blessed repose to his servant Mary Jane.

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.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of October 10-16, 2021, 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.

          LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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

             + Julia B. Fabian from

             Maryellen Tirpak-Jones

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

               19^th Sunday after Pentecost

               +Margaret Biros from

               Mary Bednar

Mon. 4: NO LITURGY

Tues. 5:  NO LITURGY

 Wed. 6: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 7: NO LITURGY

 Fri. 8: NO LITURGY

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

            + Frank & +Joan Mingo

            from Donna & Gregg Jonda

            & family

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

              20^th Sunday after Pentecost

              +Jeanette Kulifay from

              Mr. & Mrs. Chearno

Collection Report

Week of 9/26/2021

$             1170.00        Offertory

$                    5.00         Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$                 20.00         Renovation

$               111.00         Candles

$             1306.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 26

Sunday: 16

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Anne Planey at Assumption Village, Paul Fabian -Windsor House, Mary and Nicholas Dobus, Minerva Zepeda and Mildred Cibella, all at Oasis,   Fr. Nicholas Kraynak at Shepherd of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd., Mary Jane Guidos at Shepard of the Valley in Liberty,  Catherine Ulrich all 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.

GCU:

GCU Lodge 442 Community Project for 2021 will the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley. All parishioners are invited to join this worthy cause and collection will be now to the end of November.

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.

ECF CLASSES:

Reminder, ECF classes are held on Tuesdays, for all school aged children K-12^th grade. Classes are on-line with short meetings following Sunday divine liturgies. Please contact Father Michael for more information & to sign-up. This is a great opportunity for children to learn their Byzantine faith from our wonderful teachers Francine Stanko Schuler and Mary Sinowski, and to meet children of our parish.

RETREAT:

Father Michael will be in Pittsburgh this week for the annual retreat. For an emergency, please contact him through his cell phone number.

CHINESE AUCTION:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Hermitage is holding their 44^th Annual Chinese Auction on THIS Sunday, October 3^rd at their center-2140 Highland Road.  Doors open at 1:00pm & drawing begins at 2:15 pm. Admission is $5.00 which includes lunch & 1 tear sheet. Additional tear sheets-7 for $5.00. 50/50 raffle, lottery raffle and prizes for every family.

ASSEMBLY OF THE BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH:

The assembly- “One Body in Christ: Re-emerging from the Pandemic” will be held November 5 & 6, 2021 @ St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall, PA. Register @ archpitt.org.

HELP WANTED-BYZANTINE CENTER AT THE GROVE:

The banquet center has been very busy and is need of extra help. There are openings for part-time/on-call employees. Duties may include event set-up/tear down, serving, clearing tables, light cleaning, sanitizing and kitchen help (salad prep& plating cookies). Must be available evenings & weekends. Salary is $8.80-$10/hour based on experience. Call JoAnn @ 330-782-6388 for information & to apply. This is a great part-time job, if you need extra $$$$$!

RAFFLE TICKETS:

Raffle tickets for the annual Saint Nicholas Celebration to benefit the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril & Methodius are available for purchase.  Tickets are $10 each with a cash prize of $2000 and the winning number will be based on the PA lottery evening Pick 3 drawn on Monday, December 6^th.  See Fr. Michael to purchase.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of October 3-9, 2021, the left sanctuary candle is for special intention of Kevin & Karen Vrabel family. There is no request for the right sanctuary candle.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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

              + John & +Carmela Horvat

              From Mr. & Mrs. Gerald

              Migletz

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

               18^th Sunday after Pentecost

               +Edward Vrabel from the

               Graneto & Vrabel families

Mon. 27: NO LITURGY

Tues. 28: 8:15 am @ Infant Jesus

              +Millie Klanica from

               family

  Wed. 29: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 30: Vigil of Protection of The

Holy Theotokos

6:00 pm @Infant Jesus

             +Sophie & +Victor “Vito”

             Cimino from family

 Fri. Oct. 1: 8:15 am @ Infant Jesus

             Defeat of the Covid Virus

             Thru the Immaculate

             Conception from Sacred

             Heart Society of St. Nicholas

             Byzantine Catholic Church

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

             + Julia B. Fabian from

             Maryellen Tirpak-Jones

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

               19^th Sunday after Pentecost

               +Margaret Biros from

               Mary Bednar

Collection Report

Week of 9/19/2021

$               689.00        Offertory

$                  10.00         Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$                 60.00         Renovation

$                 67.00         Candles

$               835.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 20

Sunday: 17

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

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Anne Planey at Assumption Village, Paul Fabian -Windsor House, Mary and Nicholas Dobus, Minerva Zepeda and Mildred Cibella, all at Oasis,   Fr. Nicholas Kraynak at Shepherd of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd., Mary Jane Guidos at Shepard of the Valley in Liberty,  Catherine Ulrich all 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.

LITURGY REQUEST:

If a liturgy is requested for a specific date, please call Paula Slemons @ (330)799-5983 to ensure this date. Unfortunately, liturgy requests have not been given due to not receiving them in time. We do apologize and hope to rectify this situation by calling Paula and confirming, not just placing them in the collection basket.

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.

ECF CLASSES:

Reminder, ECF classes are held on Tuesdays, for all school aged children K-12^th grade. Classes are on-line with short meetings following Sunday divine liturgies. Please contact Father Michael for more information & to sign-up. This is a great opportunity for children to learn their Byzantine faith from our wonderful teachers Francine Stanko Schuler and Mary Sinowski, and to meet children of our parish.

GCU LODGE 442 MEETING:

There will be a GCU Lodge 442 meeting, Sunday September 26, 2021 following 9:00 am Liturgy at Infant Jesus in Boardman. All are welcome to come.

CHINESE AUCTION:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Hermitage is holding their 44^th Annual Chinese Auction on Sunday, October 3^rd at their center-2140 Highland Road.  Doors open at 1:00pm & drawing begins at 2:15 pm. Admission is $5.00 which includes lunch & 1 tear sheet. Additional tear sheets-7 for $5.00. 50/50 raffle, lottery raffle and prizes for every family.

ASSEMBLY OF THE BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH:

The assembly- “One Body in Christ: Re-emerging from the Pandemic” will be held November 5 & 6, 2021 @ St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall, PA. Register @ archpitt.org.

HELP WANTED-BYZANTINE CENTER AT THE GROVE:

The banquet center has been very busy and is need of extra help. There are openings for part-time/on-call employees. Duties may include event set-up/tear down, serving, clearing tables, light cleaning, sanitizing and kitchen help (salad prep& plating cookies). Must be available evenings & weekends. Salary is $8.80-$10/hour based on experience. Call JoAnn @ 330-782-6388 for information & to apply. This is a great part-time job, if you need extra $$$$$!

RAFFLE TICKETS:

Raffle tickets for the annual Saint Nicholas Celebration to benefit the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril & Methodius are available for purchase.  Tickets are $10 each with a cash prize of $2000 and the winning number will be based on the PA lottery evening Pick 3 drawn on Monday, December 6^th.  See Fr. Michael to purchase.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of September 26-October 2, 2021, the left sanctuary candle is in memory of +Mary & +Joseph Hudran and the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Edward Vrabel from the Graneto & Vrabel families.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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

              Saturday after the

              Exaltation of the Cross

              In memory of the Kozak-

              Barto-Secko families from

              Elaine Secko

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

               Sunday after the exaltation

               Of the Cross

               +Anne Sharshan from

               Bedford Ladies Golf

Mon. 20: NO LITURGY

Tues. 21: 8:15 am @ Infant Jesus

              +Sophie & Victor “Vito”

              Cimino from family

Wed. 22: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 23: 8:15 am @Infant Jesus

              +Millie Klanica from

               family

Fri. 24: 8:15 am @ Infant Jesus

              +Mary Kay Democko from

              Robert Democko

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

              + John & +Carmela Horvat

              From Mr. & Mrs. Gerald

              Migletz

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

               18^th Sunday after Pentecost

               +Edward Vrabel from the

               Graneto & Vrabel families

Collection Report

Week of 9/12/2021

$               645.00        Offertory

$                 30.00         Renovation

$                 81.00         Garage Rent

$                 56.00         Candles

$               797.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 23

Sunday: 18

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Anne Planey at Assumption Village, Paul Fabian -Windsor House, Mary and Nicholas Dobus, Minerva Zepeda and Mildred Cibella, all at Oasis,   Fr. Nicholas Kraynak at Shepherd of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd., Mary Jane Guidos at Shepard of the Valley in Liberty,  Catherine Ulrich all 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 $85,695.77 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.

LITURGY REQUEST:

If a liturgy is requested for a specific date, please call Paula Slemons @ (330)799-5983 to ensure this date. Unfortunately, liturgy requests have not been given due to not receiving them in time. We do apologize and hope to rectify this situation by calling Paula and confirming, not just placing them in the collection basket.

ECF CLASSES:

ECF classes will begin THIS Tuesday, September 21, 2021 for all school aged children K-12^th grade. Classes will remain on-line with short meetings following Sunday divine liturgies. Please contact Father Michael for more information & to sign-up. This is a great opportunity for children to learn their Byzantine faith from our wonderful teachers Francine Stanko Schuler and Mary Sinowski, and to meet children of our parish.

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.

LITURGY OFFERING:

It is now suggested by the Council of Hierarchs that liturgy offerings will now be $20 throughout the Metropolitan Church in Pittsburgh

HELP WANTED-BYZANTINE CENTER AT THE GROVE:

The banquet center has been very busy and is need of extra help. There are openings for part-time/on-call employees. Duties may include event set-up/tear down, serving, clearing tables, light cleaning, sanitizing and kitchen help (salad prep& plating cookies). Must be available evenings & weekends. Salary is $8.80-$10/hour based on experience. Call JoAnn @ 330-782-6388 for information & to apply. This is a great part-time job, if you need extra $$$$$!

GCU LODGE 442 MEETING:

There will be a GCU Lodge 442 meeting, Sunday September 26, 2021 following 9:00 am Liturgy at Infant Jesus in Boardman. All are welcome to come.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of September 19-25, 2021, the right sanctuary candle is in memory of +John & +Camela Horvat from Mr.  & Mrs. Gerald Migletz. There is no request for the left sanctuary candle.

Liturgical Schedule

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

              Saturday before the Exaltation

              of the Cross

              For the parishioners

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

               Sunday before the Exaltation

               Of the Cross

               +Jeanette Kulifay from Rick&

               Annette Hamilton

Mon. 13: NO LITURGY

Tues. 14: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

              Exaltation of the Holy

              Cross

              +Paul Swantek from John&

              Carole Vansuch

Wed. 15: NO LITURGY

Thurs. 16: 8:15 am @Infant Jesus

               +Edward Halus from

                Charlotte Baiocco

Fri. 17: 8:15 am @ Infant Jesus

              +Millie Klanica from family

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

              Saturday after the Exaltation

              of the Cross

              In memory of the Kozak-

              Barto-Secko families from

              Elaine Secko

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

               Sunday after the exaltation

               Of the Cross

               +Anne Sharshan from

               Bedford Ladies Golf

Collection Report

Week of 9/5/2021

$             1070.00        Offertory

$                  38.00         Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$                 25.00         Renovation

$               150.00         Garage Rent

$               100.00         Candles

$             1383.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 30

Sunday: 19

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Anne Planey at Assumption Village, Paul Fabian -Windsor House, Mary and Nicholas Dobus, Minerva all at Oasis,   Fr. Nicholas Kraynak at Shepherd of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd., Mary Jane Guidos at Shepard of the Valley in Liberty,  Catherine Ulrich all 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 $85,695.77 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.

LITURGY REQUEST:

If a liturgy is requested for a specific date, please call Paula Slemons @ (330)799-5983 to ensure this date. Unfortunately, liturgy requests have not been given due to not receiving them in time. We do apologize and hope to rectify this situation by calling Paula and confirming, not just placing them in the collection basket.

LITURGY OFFERING:

It is now suggested by the Council of Hierarchs that liturgy offerings will now be $20 throughout the Metropolitan Church in Pittsburgh

ECF CLASSES:

ECF classes will begin Tuesday, September 21, 2021 for all school aged children K-12^th grade. Classes will remain on-line with short meetings following Sunday divine liturgies. Please contact Father Michael for more information & to sign-up. This is a great opportunity for children to learn their Byzantine faith from our wonderful teachers Francine Stanko Schuler and Mary Sinowski, and to meet children of our parish.

CORN ROAST:

All parishioners, families and friends are invited to a corn roast on September 19, 2021 @ 4:00pm at Infant Jesus of Prague church pavilion. Burgers, hot dogs and the corn will be provided. If you would like, bring their favorite side dish or dessert. We hope everyone can come and enjoy a beautiful day.

CHINESE AUCTION:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Campbell is having their annual 3-Tier Chinese Auction THIS Sunday, September 12, 2021 at their hall on Robinson Road. Admission is $7.00 & includes 25 tier-one tickets and lunch. Doors open at NOON & drawing begins at 2:00pm. Great prizes, gift certificates & theme baskets all waiting to be won.

HELP WANTED-BYZANTINE CENTER AT THE GROVE:

The banquet hall has been very busy and is need of extra help. There are openings for part-time/on-call employees. Duties may include event set-up/tear down, serving, clearing tables, light cleaning, sanitizing and kitchen help (salad prep& plating cookies). Must be available evenings & weekends. Salary is $8.80-$10/hour based on experience. Call JoAnn @ 330-782-6388 for information & to apply. This is a great part-time job, if you need extra $$$$$!

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.

GCU LODGE 442 MEETING:

There will be a GCU Lodge 442 meeting, Sunday September 26, 2021 following 9:00 am Liturgy at Infant Jesus in Boardman. All are welcome to come.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of September 12-19, 2021, there are no request.

Liturgical Schedule

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

             +Julia Fabian from Maria &

              Ken Tirpak

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

               15^th Sunday after Pentecost

               +Ann Malys from Mary Jane

               Backus

Mon. 6: NO LITURGY

Tues. 7: 8:15 am @ Infant Jesus

            + Sophie & Victor “Vito”

            Cimino from family

Wed. 8: 6:00 pm @ Infant Jesus

              Birth of the Theotokos

             +Janice Salcedo from

              family

Thurs. 9: NO LITURGY

Fri. 10: 8:15 am @ Infant Jesus

              +Millie Klanica from family

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

              Saturday before the Exaltation

              of the Cross

              For the parishioners

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

               Sunday before the exaltation

               Of the Cross

               +Jeanette Kulifay from Rick&

               Annette Hamilton

Collection Report

Week of 8/29/2021

$               730.00        Offertory

$                   2.00         Children

$                 50.00         Renovation

$                 59.00         Candles

$               841.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 22

Sunday: 18

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Anne Planey at Assumption Village, Paul Fabian -Windsor House, Mary and Nicholas Dobus, Minerva Zepeda and Mildred Cibella, all at Oasis,   Fr. Nicholas Kraynak at Shepherd of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd., Mary Jane Guidos at Shepard of the Valley in Liberty,  Catherine Ulrich all 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.

ECF CLASSES:

ECF classes will begin Tuesday, September 21, 2021 for all school aged children K-12^th grade. Classes will remain on-line with short meetings following Sunday divine liturgies. Please contact Father Michael for more information & to sign-up. This is a great opportunity for children to learn their Byzantine faith from our wonderful teachers Francine Stanko Schuler and Mary Sinowski, and to meet children of our parish.

LITURGY OFFERING:

It is now suggested by the Council of Hierarchs that liturgy offerings will now be $20 throughout the Metropolitan Church in Pittsburgh

CHINESE AUCTION:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Campbell is having their annual 3-Tier Chinese Auction on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at their hall on Robinson Road. Admission is $7.00 & includes 25 tier-one tickets and lunch. Doors open at NOON & drawing begins at 2:00pm. Great prizes, gift certificates & theme baskets all waiting to be won.

HAPPY LABOR DAY:

Wishing all parishioners and their families a blessed and happy Labor Day weekend.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. For the week of September 5-11, 2021.

The left sanctuary candle is in memory of grandmother + Katherine Fuzer from Myron Terlecky.  The right sanctuary candle is for special intentions from Kevin & Karen Vrable family.

Mt 22:43 David Calls Him Lord

David inspired BY THE Spirit. Origen: It is very worthy for us to consider that our Savior willingly proposed to the Pharisees his question about the Christ, hoping that they might respond in a fitting manner. They were not able to respond adequately. Nonetheless it was the will of the Savior to enter into dialogue with his audacious proponents, the Pharisees, with their many propositions, and similarly with the Sadducees, who placed before him the question of the seven brothers and their one wife. The Pharisees and Sadducees asked their many ques­tions to tempt Jesus, not to learn from him. They appeared to be well-prepared doctors of the law but were not. This is why the Lord chose to put his own questions to those who were pro­fessing to have knowledge of the law: that these matters might be argued openly before the peo­ple. The Lord did not give clear responses to his questioners even though he himself responded to all their questions. It was entirely appropriate that the Lord himself, in accordance with the custom of dining with the doctors, show and hand over true divine teaching. They neverthe­less did not recognize him as the prophet who was the pinnacle of all prophets. Commentary on Matthew 5.

Liturgical Schedule

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

             For the parishioners           

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

14^th Sunday after Pentecost

            Beheading of John the

            Baptist

            +Edward Halus from Rose

            Bonamase

Mon. 30: NO LITURGY

Tues. 31: 8:15 am @ Infant Jesus

Divine Liturgy for peace from

Mrs. Sekerak

Wed. Sept. 1:  NO LITURGY  

Thurs. 2: 8:15 am @ Infant Jesus

+Millie Klanica from family

Fri. 3: 8:15 am @ Infant Jesus

For an increase in religious vocations from Sacred Heart Society of St. Nicholas

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

+Julia Fabian from Maria &

Ed Tirpak

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

            15^th Sunday after Pentecost

+Ann Malys from Mary Jane

Backus

Collection Report

Week of 8/22/2021

$               596.00        Offertory

$                  10.00         Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$                 10.00         Renovation

$               500.00         Sheely’s Fund

$               140.00         Candles

$             1256.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 24

Sunday: 24

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Anne Planey at Assumption Village, Paul Fabian -Windsor House, Mary and Nicholas Dobus, Minerva Zepeda at Oasis,   Fr. Nicholas Kraynak at Shepherd of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd., Mary Jane Guidos at Shepard of the Valley in Liberty,  Catherine Ulrich all 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 $85,695.77 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.

LITURGY REQUEST:

If a liturgy or sanctuary candle is requested for a specific date, please contact Paula Slemons @ (330) 799-5983 to ensure the date. All money can still be deposited into the collection basket. Any question, please feel free to contact Paula.

BLESSING ON THE STUDENTS:

There will be blessing of the students by Father Michael after each Divine Liturgy for all school age and college students. Let us start the school year with this special blessing.

ECF CLASSES:

ECF classes will begin Tuesday, September 21, 2021 for all school aged children K-12^th grade.  Classes will remain on-line with short meetings following Sunday liturgies. Please contact Fr. Michael to sign -up. This is a wonderful opportunity for our children to learn the Byzantine faith and meet children of our parish with wonderful teachers Mary Sinowski and Francine Stanko

CHINESE AUCTION:

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, Campbell, is having their annual 3-Tier Chinese Auction on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in their church hall on Robinson Road. Admission is $7.00 & includes 25 tier-one tickets & lunch. Doors open at NOON and drawings begin at 2:00 pm. Great prizes, gifts certificates and theme baskets all waiting to be won.

 LITURGICAL TIMES:Please note that the WEEKDAY ONLY liturgical times have changed to 8:15 am and will be at Infant Jesus of Prague unless otherwise noted.

MOUNT MACRINA PILGRIMAGE:

Mont Macrina will have its 87^th Annual Pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sunday, September 5, 2021. Pilgrims will be asked to wear masks when entering indoor shrines, as well as buildings such as the Religious Gift Shop, House of Prayer, restroom facilities etc. For more information, please visit sistersofstbasil.org.

LITURGY OFFERING

Suggested Liturgy offering will now be a $20 throughout the Metropolitan Church in Pittsburgh as decided by the Council of Hierarchs.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. The right sanctuary candle is for special intentions from Kevin & Karen Vrabel family. This was requested for last week; however, the candles were already taken. There is no request for the left sanctuary candle.

Invitation to the feast. Gregory The Great: First we must ask whether this lesson in Matthew is what Luke describes as a dinner, since some details appear inconsistent. Here it is a midday meal, there a dinner; here the one who came to the marriage feast improperly dressed was cast out, and there none of those said to have entered is shown to have been cast out. From Matthew we can infer that in this pas­sage the marriage feast represents the church of the present time, and the dinner in Luke repre­sents the final and eternal banquet. Some who enter the one will leave it, but no one who has once entered the other will later go out. But if anyone argues that it is the same lesson, I think it better to save the faith and yield to another’s interpretation than to give in to strife. Perhaps we can reasonably take it that Luke kept silent about the man Matthew said came without a marriage garment and was thrown out. That one called it a dinner and the other a midday meal does not stand in the way of my interpretation, because when the ancients took their daily mid­day meal at the ninth hour it was also called a dinner….

A clearer and safer thing to say is that the Fa­ther made a marriage feast for his Son by joining the church to him through the mystery of his in­carnation, The womb of the Virgin who bore him was the bridal chamber of this bridegroom, and so the psalmist says, “He has set his tent in the sun, and he is like a bridegroom coming forth from his bridal chamber.” He truly came forth like a bridegroom from his bridal chamber who, as God incarnate, left the inviolate womb of the Virgin to unite the church to himself.

And so he sent his servants to invite his friends to the marriage feast. He sent once, and he sent again, because first he made the proph­ets and later the apostles preachers of the Lord’s incarnation. He sent his servants twice with the invitation, because he said through the prophets that his only Son’s incarnation would come about, and he proclaimed through the apostles that it had.

Because those who were first invited to the marriage banquet refused to come, he said in his second invitation, “See, I have prepared my meal; my oxen and fattened animals have been slain, and everything is ready.” What do we take the oxen and fattened animals to be but the fathers of the Old and New Testaments? forty gospel homilies 38.1.3-4.

Liturgical Schedule

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

              +Michele Miglets from

              Parents              

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

13^th Sunday after Pentecost

            +Mary Jean Vrabel from

            Mr. & Mrs. Chearno

Mon. 23: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

 +Millie Klanica from family

Tues. 24: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

+Mary Kay Democko from

Robert Democko

Wed. 25: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              NO LITURGY  

Thurs. 26: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

+Helen Yurko & Margaret

Iannazone from cousins

Carol Dumez, Mike

Kudlovsky & Mary Jane

Schulthesis

Fri. 27: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

+Sophie & Victor”Vito”

Cimino from family

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

For the parishioners

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

            14^th Sunday after Pentecost

Beheading of St. John the

Baptist

+Edward Halus from Rose

Bonamase

Collection Report

Week of 8/15/2021

$               760.00        Offertory

$                  97.00         Holy Day/Thanksgiving

$                   2.00         Children

$                 10.00         Renovation

$               131.00         Garage Rent

$               107.00         Candles

$             1107.00        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, Anne Planey at Assumption Village, Paul Fabian -Windsor House, Mary and Nicholas Dobus, Minerva Zepeda and Mildred Cibella, all at Oasis,   Fr. Nicholas Kraynak at Shepherd of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd., Mary Jane Guidos at Shepard of the Valley in Liberty,  Catherine Ulrich all 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 $83,690.77  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.

PARISH PICNIC:

Thank you to all parishioners, families and friends who attended our church picnic. The evening was wonderful with delicious food and great company. Thank you all for bringing food and desserts, and volunteers who help to cook and set up!

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.

LITURGY REQUEST:

If a liturgy is requested for a specific date, please call Paula Slemons @ (330)799-5983 to ensure this date. Unfortunately, liturgy requests have not been given due to not receiving them in time. We do apologize and hope to rectify this situation by calling Paula and confirming, not just placing them in the collection basket.

MOUNT MACRINA PILGRIMAGE:

Mont Macrina will have its 87^th Annual Pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sunday, September 5, 2021. Pilgrims will be asked to wear masks when entering indoor shrines, as well as buildings such as the Religious Gift Shop, House of Prayer, restroom facilities etc. For more information, please visit sistersofstbasil.org.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. The right sanctuary candle is in memory of +Anna & + John Vrabel from the Graneto & Vrabel families. The left sanctuary candle is in memory of +John Volchko Sr. & +Carolyn Volchko from John & Donna Volchko

The Parable of the Wicked Tenants

Matthew 21:33 A certain householder planted a vineyard – God planted the Church in Canaan; and hedged it round about – First with the law, then with his peculiar providence: and dug a wine press – Perhaps it may mean Jerusalem: and built a tower – The temple: and went into a far country – That is, left the keepers of his vineyard, in some measure, to behave as they should see good. 12:1; Luke 20:9. 21:34 He sent his servants – His extraordinary messengers, the prophets: to the husbandmen – The ordinary preachers or ministers of the Jews. 21:41 They say – Perhaps some of the by – standers, not the chief priests or Pharisees; who, as St. Luke relates, said, God forbid, 20:16. 21:42 The builders – The scribes and priests, whose office it was to build up the Church. Is become the head of the corner – Or the chief corner stone: he is become the foundation of the Church, on which the whole building rests, and is the principal corner stone, for uniting the Gentiles to it, as the chief corner stone of a house supports and links its two sides together. 118:22.

Liturgical Schedule

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

              For the Parishioners              

Sun. 15: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas

12^th Sunday after Pentecost

            Dormition of the Theotokos

+Irene Chearno from Mr. & Mrs. Chearno

Mon. 16: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

NO LITURGY

11:00 am @ Infant Jesus

Funeral for +Eileen DeNiro

Tues. 17: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

+Sophie & Victor “Vito” Cimino from Family

Wed. 18: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

              NO LITURGY  

Thurs. 19: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

+Jane Mingo from Gregg & Donna Jonda

Fri. 20: 9:00 am @ Infant Jesus

+Mary & James Hayer from MaryBeth Hayer & Janice and David Hartzell

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

+Michele Migletz from Parents

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

            13^th Sunday after Pentecost

+Mary Jean Vrabel from Mr. & Mrs. Chearno

Collection Report

Week of 8/08/2021

$               642.00        Offertory

$                  90.00         Renovation

$                   2.00         Children

$               100.00         Garage Rent

$               100.00         Candles

$               934.00        TOTAL

Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:

Saturday: 30

Sunday: 24

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Anne Planey at Assumption Village, Paul Fabian -Windsor House, Mary and Nicholas Dobus, Minerva Zepeda and Mildred Cibella, all at Oasis,   Fr. Nicholas Kraynak at Shepherd of the Valley on Western Reserve Rd., Mary Jane Guidos at Shepard of the Valley in Liberty,  Catherine Ulrich all 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 $83,690.77 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.

LITURGY REQUEST:

If a liturgy is requested for a specific date, please call Paula Slemons @ (330)799-5983 to ensure this date. Unfortunately, liturgy requests have not been given due to not receiving them in time. We do apologize and hope to rectify this situation by calling Paula and confirming, not just placing them in the collection basket.

PARISH PICNIC:

REMINDER!!! The Parish Picnic for Infant Jesus/St. Nicholas will be held in the Pavilion this Sunday, August 15^th, 2021, at 5:00 pm. All drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers, and Fr. Michaels famous grilled meat will be served. Everyone is invited and bring your favorite side dish or dessert. Come and enjoy an evening of great food and great company!

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.

MOUNT MACRINA PILGRIMAGE:

Mont Macrina will have its 87^th Annual Pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sunday, September 5, 2021. Pilgrims will be asked to wear masks when entering indoor shrines, as well as buildings such as the Religious Gift Shop, House of Prayer, restroom facilities etc. For more information, please visit sistersofstbasil.org.

SANCTUARY CANDLES:

The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intention. The right sanctuary candle is for +Michele Migletz from Parents. There is no intention for the left sanctuary candle.

Dormition of Our Lady The Theotokos

The “Falling-Asleep” or “Repose” of our Most Holy Lady Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary: After the Ascension of the Lord, the Mother of God remained in the care of the Apostle John the Theologian, and during his journeyings She lived at the home of his parents, near Mount Eleon (the Mount of Olives, or Mount Olivet). She was a source of consolation and edification for both the Apostles and for all the believers. Conversing with them, She told them about miraculous happenings: the Annuniciation (Blagoveschenie), the Conception (Zachatie) without seed and without defilement of Christ born of Her, about His early childhood, and about all His earthly life. And just like the Apostles, She helped plant and strengthen the Christian Church by Her presence, Her discourse and Her prayers. The reverence of the Apostles for the Most Holy Virgin was extraordinary. After the receiving of the Holy Spirit on the remarkable day of Pentecost, the Apostles remained basically at Jerusalem for about 10 years attending to the salvation of the Jews, and wanting moreover to see the Mother of God and hear Her holy discourse. Many of the newly-enlightened in the faith even came from faraway lands to Jerusalem, to see and to hear the All-Pure Mother of God.