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385 Saints Peter & Paul UOC 8410 West 131st St. Palos Park, IL 60464 V. Rev. Vasyl Sendeha Rector www.sspeterandpauluoc.net Rev.vasyl@yahoo.

1 385 Saints Peter & Paul UOC 8410 West 131st St. Palos Park, IL V. Rev. Vasyl Sendeha Rector Parish Family Community Parish Council President John Beck Sisterhood of St. Anne Andrea Manson Church School Director Pat Wolsko Church Choir Director George Cepynsky Sr. UOL President Harry Oryhon Ways & Means Committee Rich Ganske Seraphim Group President Debbie Pierog 50/50 Club President Michael Gbur Important aspect of parish community is COMMUNITY If Communal life thrives, the parish flourishes. Communal life is fed by the participating parish community, meaning by parishioners who participate at the parish events! Vibrant parishes gather people for Divine Services, Sacraments, Bible study, outreach, fundraising and fun celebrations. These moments are integral to enabling members to connect and respond to one another. Parish community is bound by love we learn from Christ. The time to share this love in the community happens every day when we gather as parish family and not only on Sundays when we come for the Divine Liturgy or only when we have a meal at the Church hall. Our efforts of working together towards our salvation are enriched simply by the presence of the fellow parishioner at the parish gathering, whatever it could be. True parish community prays together, grieves together for their deceased,

2 welcomes the newborns, blesses the newly baptized, newlyweds as well as enjoys to work and celebrate together! Make an extra effort this year to be a part of our vibrant community by participating in parish functions as much as possible and enjoy its benefits. We are strong if we stay together! Eternal Light Would you like to experience a miracle? See something abnormal? Something supernatural? Then, what are you waiting for? Go for it! Offer unconditional love to someone today Someone who can benefit of your attention and care A simple gesture A simple prayer A simple smile A simple embrace A kiss Maybe a bouquet of flowers for your wife Or a hug of your child or grandchild and see what happens Sowing seeds of love and tranquility among people is a miracle work. It s just like planting seeds into the ground We put seeds and cover them with dirt not really knowing for sure, but hoping they will sprout and grow into beautiful flowers And miracles do happen. Out of that tiny little lifeless seed Grows an amazingly beautiful flower Sowing the seeds of love into the hearts of those who surround us Is a miracle work Jesus Christ is the perfect example of it No matter what he was sowing peace and love Even to the people who were screaming Crucify Him! And even to the people who were nailing Him down to the cross Sow seeds of love! Remaining in the love of Our Lord and God Jesus Christ, Fr. Vasyl 2

3 385 Today 1st Sunday after Pentecost. All Saints. Tone eight. The Sunday of All Saints. Eve of Apostles' (Peter & Paul) Fast. Holy Equals-tothe-Apostles Emperor Constantine (337) and Helen, his mother (327).Venerable Cassian the Greek, monk, of Uglich (1504).St. Hospicius of Trier (Gaul). New Martyr Pachomius of Patmos (Mt. Athos) (1730) (Greek). Hieromartyr Secundus and those with him in Alexandria (356).St. Helen of Dechani, Serbia (1350). Hebrews 11:33-12:2 Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30 Reader of the Hours - Julius Machnikowski Reader of the Eng. Epist. Julius Machnikowski Reader of the Ukr. Epist. Halyna Kashpar Saturday, June 2 No Vespers Sunday June 10 2nd Sunday after Pentecost. All Russian Saints. Tone one. Apostles' (Peter & Paul) Fast. Fish Allowed. All saints of Ukraine. St. Eutychius, bishop of Melitene (1st c.). Martyrs Heliconis and Dapni of Thessalonica (244). Hieromartyr Helladius, bishop in the East (6th-7th c.). "Nikeysky" (304), "Chukhlomsky" (Galich) (1350), "Orlovsky", "Antiochsky" and "Tenderness" Icons of the Mother of God. New Hieromartyr Zachariah of Prusa (1802) (Greek). Venerable Sophronius, monk, of Bulgaria (1510) (Bulgaria). St. Germanus, bishop of Paris (576) (Gaul). Martyrs Crescens, Paul, and Dioscorides of Rome (326) (Greek).St. Andrew the fool-for- Christ of Constantinople (911). Romans 2:10-16 (Epistle) Matthew 4:18-23 (Gospel) Reader of the Hours - Sandra Hladky Reader of the Eng. Epist. Sandra Hladky Reader of the Eng. Epist. Natalie Cepynsky 3

He summoned Daniel and promised him that if he would reveal his secret, the king would give him his freedom. "It was easy, your excellency," Daniel said.

4 Church Humor Rev. Robert A. Pollauf of Detroit passed on this account of how Daniel saved his life in the lion's den: King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon was astonished that the hungry lions had not eaten Daniel. He summoned Daniel and promised him that if he would reveal his secret, the king would give him his freedom. "It was easy, your excellency," Daniel said. "I went around and whispered in each lion's ear 'After dinner, there will be speeches.'" When a seminarian was still single, he preached a sermon he entitled, "Rules for Raising Children." After he got married and had children of his own, and became a priest, he changed the title of the sermon to "Suggestions for Raising Children." When his children got to be teenagers, he stopped preaching on that subject altogether. 50/50 Club Congratulation to PM Olenka winners of 50/50 for the month of May, Join the 50/50 Club in our parish. Membership is only $5.00 a month or $60.00 a year. You can win from $ to $ every month. The more membzzrs we get the more money you can win. In our history we had prizes of $ a month. Plus, all of the proceeds from the club are donated to the parish. Since the beginning, the 50/50 Club, has donated over $ to the parish! Become a member and support your Parish Church. For more information please see the president of the 50/50 club Mr. Michael Gbur or call the rectory Seraphim Group Our group meets usually every second Tuesday of the Month. Next meeting is Tuesday June 12, 2018 We will meet at Noon at the Church Hall. Join us for great get together, outings and more each month. Fun time in the circle of fellow parishioners. Delicious food, nice atmosphere and great company. Great opportunity to socialize, make friends. For more information see Mrs. Debbie Pierog 4

385 Parish Council Parish Council meeting is every third Sunday of the Month. Next meeting is Sunday June 24,2018 after the Coffee Hour. Representatives from parish organizations must be present.

June 7 Sale Noon 4:00pm Come and help us out. Even if it is only for an hour or two your help would be greatly appreciated.

5 385 Parish Council Parish Council meeting is every third Sunday of the Month. Next meeting is Sunday June 24,2018 after the Coffee Hour. Representatives from parish organizations must be present. Guests are welcome. Parish Feast Day Festival 2018 Sunday July 15, 2018 Come and participate: Festal Divine Liturgy 9:30am followed by Festival. Sign up to volunteer at the Festival. Different Positions available. Sign up Sheets to work at the Festival are placed in the Hall by the main doors. Sign up today! Sisterhood of St. Anne Thank you very much to all of our volunteers. Pierogy working days are: TODAY - Make cheese balls Monday June 4-8:00am Make Cheese pierogies Tuesday June 5-8:00am Make SK & Pot balls Wednesday June 6-8:00am Noon Make SK & Pot pierogies Thursday, June 7 Sale Noon 4:00pm Come and help us out. Even if it is only for an hour or two your help would be greatly appreciated. Prayer Corner for the Month of May We ask all of you to remember in your prayers the following individuals, who are in need of God's healing and grace: Tom Macauliffe, John, Josephine Hobert, Margaret, Eleanor, Ethel Smith, Michael P, Catherine Hladky, Andrew Hladky, Wally and Ann Podlecki, Valentina Schacht, Susan Hendrixson, Rayan, Dean Manson, Vera Beggs, Pavlo & Polina, Barbara Patronik, Elias, Roxana, Irene, Anthony Bendy, Katie Bruce, Maria Omelian, Patti Faye, Toni Marie Klavin, Hazel Gardiner, Michael Kimak, Chloe Mckinney, Yuriy Zmysly, Paul Jr & Dorothy Seliga, Wolodymer Kashpar, Priest Vasyl Dovhan, Priest David Clooney, Frankie, Zachary, Orest, Oksana, Alexander, Paul. If there is anyone who is in need of prayers, and you want to add them to the prayer corner, please notify Fr. Vasyl. If you would like me to visit with the Sacraments of the Holy Confes- 5

6 Seven Day Vigil Candles For the health of my mother Maria Savoy by John Policzszuk For the health of my parents Pavlo & Polina in Ukraine by Halyna Kashpar For the health of my daughter Iryna with her family by Kashpar Family For the health of Andriy, Volodimer, Uliana, Volodimer, Nadia & Konstantin For the health of Andriy, Volodimer For the health of our son Mikola by Kashpar Family For the health of my husband Volodimer by Halyna Kashpar For the health of Roksana by Lilia Cepynska For the health of Mom, Alvine Gbur, on her 80th Birthday by Tom Gbur For the health of Ana, Viorel, Denis, Mihail, Dumitru, Ana, Vasile, Oxana, Ciprian, Andreea, Victor, Nadiana, Cristina, Waleriu, Elena, Nicolae, Sergiu, Victor, Victoria, Cheorghe, Ira, Mihail, Ana, Efim by Valeriu For the health of Maria Omelian by Fr. Vasyl For the health of Maria Iordanov by PM Olenka In memory of Evhenia, Boris, Julia, Jaroslav & Maria Church Festival Basket Raffle Basket Raffle has been very successful for 6 years in a row. The success of this raffle depends on the support of our parishioners and friends. If you would like to donate ready gift baskets, please see picnic committee. Some of the ideas for baskets: Kids basket, lottery basket, bakers basket, dog/ cat treats basket, tea/coffee basket Food themes: Vine basket two bottles of vine, two glasses, bottle opener etc, Italian noodles, spaghetti sauce, green pepper, onion, cheese, candle, wine. Mexican taco mix, hot sauce, tortilla shells, salsa, green pepper, onion, Spanish rice mix, margarita. German sausage, sauerkraut, ham, stone-ground mustard, pretzels, beer. Any kind of basket arrangements New ideas will be greatly appreciated! olenkas5@yahoo.com 6

385 Church Temple Main Chandelier Over the past year, Our Church Temple has been beautified and remodeled. Many necessary updates have been done, thanks to the parishioners kindness and generosity.

7 385 Church Temple Main Chandelier Over the past year, Our Church Temple has been beautified and remodeled. Many necessary updates have been done, thanks to the parishioners kindness and generosity. We are working on replacing Main Chandelier at the Church Temple. Current one is too small for our temple as well as in very poor condition. There was a substantial donation made of $ towards this project. We hope we would be able to raise enough funds to purchase a new one and install it in the near future. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support. Festival Check List 1. Save July 15th on your calendar 2. Attend the Festival on July 15th 3. Invite your families 4. Invite your neighbors and friends 5.Volunteer your time 6. BUY A RAFFLE TICKET TODAY! 7. Plan on helping Saturday, July 14th 8. Start saving your money now 9. Arrive early and stay late 10. SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH!! Remember Our Shut-ins Vera Beggs, Josephine Hobert, John Spivak, Gerald Nemeth, Tony Zerebny. If you or someone that you know is admitted to the hospital, nursing home or is in need of pastoral care, please let me know. Fr. Vasyl 7

8 Coffee Hour Schedule We kindly remind to provide and set aside snacks/food/ drinks for our children who attend Sunday School. Today Karen Jakubczak and Ana & Jeremy Oryhon June Lori Zvonek and Suzanne Ciapinski June Father s Day Women of parish supply treats June Olga Piskoun thank you for volunteering July 1 -- Gayle Woloschak & Elias Gordon Family (Lenten) July 8 -- open volunteer/s needed July ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC July open volunteer/s needed July PANCAKE FLIP Sr. UOL If you would like to volunteer for the Coffee Hour or need to change your scheduled date, please see Dr. Harry Oryhon call or harrymolars@aol.com Save the Date. Come and participate Parish Feast Day and Festival -Sunday July 15, 2018 Join us in prayer, work and celebration. Sign up Sheets to work at the Festival is placed in the Hall by the coffee table. Sign up today! Volunteer to set up or to work at the Festival. Volunteer to clean up after the Festival. Support your parish!!! Purchase Cash Raffle tickets today! You can win: First Prize -$ ; Second Prize - $ ; Third Price - $ Only 200 tickets will be sold! One ticket -$ Don t miss out on the great opportunity! You can share the cost of the ticket with your friends, coworkers. Purchasing the tickets, you support our parish! All the proceeds benefit our parish. For more info see Dr. Harry Oryhon. 8

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The Spiritual Path of an Atheist, and Where it Leads 386 Saints Peter & Paul UOC 8410 West 131st St. Palos Park, IL 60464 V. Rev. Vasyl Sendeha Rector www.sspeterandpauluoc.net Rev.vasyl@yahoo.com 708-361-5165 Parish Council President John Beck Sisterhood