From the Hierarchs. Announcement (11/10/2018)

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1 404 Saints Peter & Paul UOC 8410 West 131st St. Palos Park, IL V. Rev. Vasyl Sendeha Rector From the Hierarchs Parish Council President John Beck Sisterhood of St. Anne Andrea Manson Church School Director Pat Wolsko Ukrainian Saturday School Director Pm Olenka Church Choir Director George Cepynsky Seraphim Group President Debbie Pierog 50/50 Club President Michael Gbur Announcement (11/10/2018) Presided by His All-Holiness, the Ecumenical Patriarch, the Holy and Sacred Synod convened for its regular session from October 9 to 11, 2018, in order to examine and discuss items on its agenda. The Holy Synod discussed in particular and at length the ecclesiastical matter of Ukraine, in the presence of His Excellency Archbishop Daniel of Pamphilon and His Grace Bishop Hilarion of Edmonton, Patri-

2 archal Exarchs to Ukraine, and following extensive deliberations decreed: 1) To renew the decision already made that the Ecumenical Patriarchate proceed to the granting of Autocephaly to the Church of Ukraine. 2) To reestablish, at this moment, the Stavropegion of the Ecumenical Patriarch in Kyiv, one of its many Stavropegia in Ukraine that existed there always. 3) To accept and review the petitions of appeal of Filaret Denisenko, Makariy Maletych and their followers, who found themselves in schism not for dogmatic reasons, in accordance with the canonical prerogatives of the Patriarch of Constantinople to receive such petitions by hierarchs and other clergy from all of the Autocephalous Churches. Thus, the above-mentioned have been canonically reinstated to their hierarchical or priestly rank, and their faithful have been restored to communion with the Church. 4) To revoke the legal binding of the Synodal Letter of the year 1686, issued for the circumstances of that time, which granted the right through oikonomia to the Patriarch of Moscow to ordain the Metropolitan of Kyiv, elected by the Clergy-Laity Assembly of his eparchy, who would commemorate the Ecumenical Patriarch as the First hierarch at any celebration, proclaiming and affirming his canonical dependence to the Mother Church of Constantinople. 5) To appeal to all sides involved that they avoid appropriation of Churches, Monasteries and other properties, as well as every other act of violence and retaliation, so that the peace and love of Christ may prevail. At the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the 11th of October, 2018 From the Chief Secretariat of the Holy and Sacred Synod 2

3 404 Today 20th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone three. The Protection of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary. Apostle Ananias of the Seventy (1st c.). Venerable Romanus the Melodist of Constantinople (556). Martyr Domninus of Thessalonica (4th c.). Miracle of the Pillar with the Robe of the Lord under it at Mtskheta (330) (Georgia). Synaxis of All Saints of Moldova. Venerable John Kukuzelis the Singer of Mt. Athos (ca. 1341) (Greek). Venerable Gregory the Singer of Mt. Athos (1355) (Greek). Venerable Bavo of Haarlem (659) (Neth.). Saturday, October 20 Hebrews 9:1-7 Epistle, Theotokos Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28 Gospel, Theotokos Reader of the Hours - Sandra Hladky Reader of the Eng. Epist. Sandra Hladky Reader of the Ukr. Epist. Olga Piskoun Vespers at 6:00pm Sunday October 21 21st Sunday after Pentecost. Tone four. Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787). Venerable Pelagia the Penitent of the Mount of Olives (457). Venerable Dositheus, abbot of Verkneostrov (Pskov) (1482). Venerable Thais (Taisia) of Egypt (4th c.). Virgin-martyr Pelagia of Antioch (303). St. Keyene, hermitess of Cornwall. St. Iwi, hierodeacon of Lindisfarne. Translation of the relics of St. Aidan, bishop of Lindisfarne and enlightener of Northumria. Galatians 2:16-20 Luke 7:11-16 Hebrews 13:7-16 Fathers John 17:1-13 Fathers Reader of the Hours - Karen Jakubczak Reader of the Eng. Epist. Karen Jakubczak Reader of the Ukr. Epist. Natalie Cepynsky 3

4 Words of Gratitude Thank you very much to the kitchen team helpers, Elias & Athena Gordan, Richard Ganske, PM Olenka, Julius Machnikowski, who have helped prepare and serve food at the Local Homeless Shelter for Women and Children on Monday October 7, It was a short notice, but you have responded and stepped in to help. It is truly appreciated. Fr. Vasyl Sisterhood of St. Anne Thank you very much to all of our volunteers for continues support. May God reward you hundredfold! We will be working in the kitchen the following week to stock up for Christmas Sale Pierogi session: Sunday October 14 make plum Monday October 15-8:00am make Plum & cheese pierogies Tuesday October 16-8:00am make SK & Pot balls Wednesday October 17 8:00am make SK & Pot Pierogies Sisterhood and pierogi workers Appreciation dinner is Thursday October 18 at Noon. Prayer Corner for the Month of October We ask all of you to remember in your prayers the following individuals, who are in need of God's healing and grace: Tony Zerebny, Maria Savoy, Nicole, Victoria, Barbara, Tom Macauliffe, John, Margaret, Eleanor, Ethel Smith, Michael P, Anthony, Catherine Hladky, Andrew Hladky, Wally and Ann Podlecki, Valentina Schacht, Susan Hendrixson, Rayan, Dean Manson, Pavlo & Polina, Barbara Patronik, Elias, Roxana, Anthony Bendy, Katie Bruce, Patti Faye, Toni Marie Klavin, Michael Kimak, Chloe Mckinney, Yuriy Zmysly, Paul Jr & Dorothy Seliga, Wolodymer Kashpar, Priest Vasyl Dovhan, Priest David Clooney, Priest Petro, 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 Confession and Eucharist, please call the rectory to set up an appointment. I will gladly visit everyone. Fr. Vasyl 4

5 404 Parish Council Monthly Parish Council meeting is every third Sunday of the month after the Coffee Hour. Next meeting is October 21, Representatives from parish organizations must be present. Guests are welcome. Seraphim Group Group outing on Tuesday, October 9 to Chef Klaus Bier Stube (German Restaurant) was great. Schedule of our activities: Tuesday, Nov. 13th Pot Luck Lunch 12:00 Church Hall Brief meeting, food & socializing. Please let Father or me know if you are coming & what you will be bringing.. Thank You. Appetizer Main Course Side Dish Dessert Refreshment. Thursday, Dec. 6th 2:00 The Theater at the Center 1040 Ridge Rd., Munster, IN. We need an EXACT count & money by Tues., Nov. 13th. If we have 11 or more we can receive a Group Rate of $33.60 per ticket (otherwise $42.00 each) Blessings, Debbie Deb12153@aol.com Text or Call Sunday School Teacher s corner SUNDAY SCHOOL UPDATES: October 7th: Only 4 kids but we had a good class. Played Scrabble and tried to make as many "church words" as possible. One of the words was "tax" so we talked about Jesus' Apostle Matthew who was a tax collector. This led to making a list of the 12 Apostles. Blessings, Ms. Debbie 5

6 Seven Day Vigil Candles For the health of my ill parents in Ukraine Pavlo & Polina by Halyna Kashpar For the health of our friend Barbara O. by Yvonne & Harry Oryhon For the health of Kateryna by Cepynsky Family For the health & God s blessing of family memebrs by Alvine & Mike Gbur Prayers for the country of Venezuela and all the people suffering under their current government by Yvonne Oryhon For the health of Kateryna by Leela Cepynsky For quick recovery and healing of Tina Palasti by PM Olenka For the health of Maria Iordanov by PM Olenka In memory of Robert Mark by Harry & Yvonne Oryhon In memory of my grandmother Iryna by PM Olenka Bible & Faith Study Group Next Bible Study group meeting is Wednesday October 24th at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in joining the study, please see Fr. Vasyl Seminars in the neighborhood The Call to Revive the Female Diaconate: Thirty Years After Rhodes Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 1 to 5 pm at Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church 1401 Wagner Rd, Glenview, IL SPEAKER: Teva Regule, Ph.D. The Female Diaconate in the Orthodox Church? The State of the Question PANELISTS: Randa Karadsheh Anderson, Ph.D., Carrie Frederick Frost, Ph.D., Deacon Perry Hamalis, Ph.D. Panelists will discuss: Significance of ordination for the diaconal ministry How an expanded male & female diaconal ministry would help build up the Body of Christ & meet unmet needs today 6

7 404 Church Temple Main Chandelier We are working on replacing Main Chandelier at the $12,000 Church Temple. Current one is too small for our temple as well as in very poor condition. We have collected so far $8, towards this project. Every little bit helps. The new chandelier will look like the on the picture above. It will have 5 levels of white lights as well as icons of twelve apostles around with red lights. Peter Iordanov $ Stanley & Karen Jakubczak with Walter & Ann Podlecki $ Thank you for your generous support. Donation to Choir Fund Borachuk Family in memory of Nikola Borachuk $ Synergy Symposium Chicago Orthodox Christian Synergy 2018 Annual Symposium The Nones: Who are They and how Do we Reach Them? Dr. Nathan Jacobs, Director of the documentary Becoming Truly Human, will talk about the increasing number of Nones (those describing themselves as religiously unaffiliated) and what the Church an its members can do to connect with them and bring them back into the faith. St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2350 E. Dempster St. Des Plaines, IL on Saturday, October 20, :30am- 1:30pm. More information or to register visit www. Chicagosynergy.org 7

8 Coffee Hour Schedule Today Andrea Manson & Janet Milton October Sklaryk Family October PANCAKE FLIP November 4 -- Pat Ciapinski and Karoline Ciapinski-O Neill November ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER November Mary Lamantia & family November Larson Family If you would like to volunteer for the Coffee Hour or need to change your scheduled date, please see Olga Piskoun call or opiskoun@yahoo.com Church Humor Parish Family Thanksgiving Dinner Join Our Parish Family for Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 11, 2018 Adult $ Students $8.00. Kids under 10 Free. Please make your reservations We will have a collection of dry food and supplies for the Local Homeless shelter for women and children at St. Luke s OCA Salt & Papper, Sugar, Powdered coffee creamer, nutrition bars, dry cereal, powderedlemonade or ice tea, hot sauce, Napkins, disposable plates/bowls, plastic forks, knives and spoons, aluminum foil, zip lock bags, (sandwich size) brown paper bags, paper towels, toilet paper, kitchen towels, bath towels, standard pillows, twin size sheet seta, twin size blankets, gently used clothes. Bring your items on or before November 11, 2018 and deposit in the bins located at the entrance of the church building. Out Of The Mouth Of Babes A Sunday school teacher was teaching her class about the difference between right and wrong. "All right children, let's take another example," she said. "If I were to get into a man's pocket and take his billfold with all his money, what would I be?" Little Johnny raises his hand, and with a confident smile, he blurts out, "You'd be his wife!" 8