10 Questions about Priests

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1 354 Saints Peter & Paul UOC 8410 West 131st St. Palos Park, IL Rev. Vasyl Sendeha Rector 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 Vacant 50/50 Club President Michael Gbur Brotherhood of St. Constantine President John Policzszuk 10 Questions about Priests 2017 Annual Clergy Conference Concludes in the Spiritual/Metropolia Center of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA in South Bound Brook, NJ How well do we know who priests are and what do we know about their ministry? Where did it originate from, has it become obsolete? Who can become a servant of God? Finally, do we really need a mediator between God and people like this, if Christ Himself became such a mediator 2000 years ago?

2 We chose ten questions about the priesthood, which are often asked by non-believers or those who have doubts. Questions which not every faithful Christian can answer. Fr. Sergius Pravdolubov, a holder of a masters degree in theology, the professor of The Moscow Theological Academy and the rector of the Holy Trinity Church in Troitsa-Golenistchevo village, will answer these questions. Continued from previous bulletin 5. What is the origin of the Sacrament of Holy Orders (Ordination)? It originated from the Lord Jesus Christ Himself and His Apostles. Apostle Paul asked his disciple Timothy, Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. (2 Timothy 1:6). If this practice did not fully correspond the words of Christ, then Apostle Paul and other Apostles would have certainly rejected and forbidden it. The early Christians did not leave any written commentaries on the issue, as it was clear for them. While our goal is to preserve this Apostolic and Holy Tradition. 6. Why are priests allowed to forgive our sins? Who give them this right? It is the right that belongs to God alone. Our Lord Jesus Christ gave this right to the Apostles. This event is clearly mentioned in the Holy Gospel: And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained. (John 20:22-23) Bishops were ordained through the laying on of the apostles hands and received this right and those in turn thought ordination passed down this right to priests. Everything is very clear and simple. 7. How do people become priests? Who can become a priest? Any person, who is the husband of one wife, who is kind and passionate by nature, who has necessary education and has gone through the practice of prayerful and ascetic life, can become a priest. To be continued in the Next bulletin 2

3 354 Today 20th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone three. Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787). Holy Apostle James, son of Alphaeus (1st c.). Venerable Andronicus and his wife Venerable Athanasia of Egypt (500). Righteous Forefather Abraham (2000 B.C.) and his nephew Righteous Lot. Martyrs Juventius and Maximus at Antioch (4th c.). St. Publia the Confessor of Antioch (360).Venerable Peter of Galatia (9th c.). St. Demetrius, patriarch of Alexandria (231). Hieromartyr Dionysius (Denis, Denys) of Paris, bishop (258) (Celtic & British). Galatians 1:11-19 Luke 7:11-16 Reader of the Hours - Sandra Hladky Reader of the Eng. Epist. Sandra Hladky Reader of the Ukr. Epist. PM Olenka Saturday October 28 No Vespers Sunday October 29 21st Sunday after Pentecost. Tone four. Venerable Longinus the Centurion, who stood at the Cross of the Lord (1st c.). Venerable Longinus the Gate-keeper of the Kiev Caves (13th c.). Venerable Malus the Hermit. Venerable Gall, Irish monk and enlightener of Switzerland (646) (Celtic & British). Venerable Sabinus, monk (Greek). Martyrs Isaurus and Aphrodisius, who suffered with St. Longinus (1st. c.). Galatians 2:16-20 Luke 8:5-15 Reader of the Hours - Ray Fischer Reader of the Eng. Epist. Ray Fischer Reader of the Ukr. Epist. Halyna Kashpar 3

4 Faith & Photography Contest Champions of the Faith There are four age groups, each provided with a different topic based on the theme Champions of the Faith. The contestant is able to photograph something that inspires them based on the topic requirements. More information in the flyer by the bulletins or at or Make sure to review the rules and regulations to make sure your photo makes the grade. Submit your photo by November 1, 2017 to with the needed entry form. Words of Gratitude Dear parish of Sts. Peter and Paul in Palos Park, IL,thank you very much for your donations towards our hurricane relief fund. It will greatly help us to work on the relief efforts. Protection of the Mother of God in Dover Fl. (From the Thank you Card) On behalf of Fr. Petrouchak and all the members of St. Michael s Parish in Pinellas Park, FL we thank you for your extremely generous donation to our church. We are small parish and cost of clean up and removal of fallen trees was substantial. Your donation covered a very large part of our costs and we hope that God blesses all of you for your generosity. Words cannot express how much we appreciate what you did for our church, but you can be assured that all of you will remain in our prayers for a long time. Parish Family of St. Michael UOC ( From a thank you letter) Pinot's Palette Social Event Join us for the afternoon of fun and fellowship. Pinot s Pallet painting class at the Church Hall on Sunday December 3, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Not a fundraising event. Fee only to cover the cost of the Pinot s Palette workshop - $35.00 per person. Special discount for the Church Group. For more info see PM Olenka Bible & Faith Study Group Next Bible Study group meeting is Wednesday October 25 at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in joining the study, please see 4

5 354 Join Our Parish Family on Sunday November 12, 2017 for special visit of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel and blessing of all the improvements to the Church Temple: New Roof & gutters New steps New vestibule & bathrooms Refinished pews New carpet & tile New light fixtures Enchased Iconography and more. Sisterhood of St. Anne Parish Family Thanksgiving Dinner We have started to make extra pierogis to stuck up for the Christmas Season: We are grateful to al of our volunteers for dedicating their time and labor. We greet our newly elected Sisterhood Board President - Andrea Manson Vice-President - Faith Neswick Treasurer - Karen Jakubczak Secretary - Loraine Ehlert Purchasing agent - Alla Grzymski Sunshine Lady - Janet Milton Next Pierogy Working days are: Sunday October 29 make cheese balls Monday October 30 8:00am make Cheese and plum pierogies Tuesday October 31 8:00am make Pot & SK balls Wednesday Nov. 1 8:00am make Pot & SK pierogis Thursday Nov. 2 - Sale We will do an extra pierogi making sessions on November WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! We can t continue to do the work without enough volunteers. 5 Thanksgiving Dinner and Turkey Shoot Raffle Adult $ Students $8.00. Kids under 10 Free. Turkey Shoot Raffle for a chance to win 25 gift cards Please make your reservations with Noreen Neswick.

6 Seven Day Vigil Candles For the health of my paretns Polina & Pavlo in Ukraine by Halyna Kashpa For the health of our son Mikola & Olga by Kashpar Family For the health of our daughter Iryna with fmaily by Kashpar Family For the health of my neighbor Dave by Carol Redmerski For the health of my dear uncle Ivan by Maria For the health of Ana, Viorel, Olia, Dimitrii, Mihail, Denis, Vasile, Oxana, Andreea, Ciprian, Voctor, Nadina, Cristina, Valeriu, Victor, Gheorghe, Ira, Silva, Victor, Elena, Nicolai, Sergiu by Valeriu May God bless and grand quick recovery to our new Mom Elena by Fr. Vasyl God s blessings for our expecting mothers Olga, Alina, Asta, Aimee & Olenka by Fr. Vasyl For the health and quick recovery of Fr. David by Fr. Vasyl For the health of Fr. Vasyl Dovhan by Fr. Vasyl In memory of my late cousin Edward Machnikowski, 20th year of anniversary of death by Julius Machnikowski In memory of grandson Gregory Michael by Noreen Neswick In memory of Vasile, Ion, Olga, Ion, Volinta, Vera, Stefan, Valentina & Vasile by Valeriu 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: Ethel Smith, Michael P, Stephanie Luchyn, Catherine Hladky, Andrew Hladky, Wally and Ann Podlecki, Valentina Schacht, Susan Hendrixson, Rayan, Dean Manson, Vera Beggs, Pavlo & Polina, Barbara Patronik, Elias, Roxana, Irene, Katheryna Czerniak, Lilian Cepynsky, Josephine Hobert, 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, Nick Kapusta, Priest Vasyl Dovhan, Priest Bazil Zaveruha, Priest David Clooney, Frankie, Zachary, Alexander, Paul, Dolores. 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 6 Fr. Vasyl

7 Church Humor 354 Father Murphy Father Murphy walked into a pub and said to the first man he met, "Do you want to go to heaven?" The man replied, "I do Father." The priest said, "Then stand over there against the wall." Then the priest asked a second man, "Do you want to go to heaven?" "Certainly, Father," was the man's reply. The priest said, "Then stand over there against the wall." Then Father Murphy walked up to O'Toole and said, "Do you want to go to heaven?" O'Toole said, "No, I don't Father." The priest said, "I don't believe this. You mean to tell me that when you die you don't want to go to heaven?" O'Toole said, "Oh, when I die, yes. I thought you were getting a group together to go right now." Movie in the neighborhood The Father Effect a documentary that just might change your life. Special showing on Thursday November 9 at 7:00pm at St. Francis of Assisi, Upton Hall, S. Wolf Rd., Orland Park, IL. Sponsored by multi parishes in the neighborhood. Lecture in the neighborhood Salt of the Earth: An Orthodox Christian Approach to Peacemaking by Jim Forest of Dorothy Day University At: Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church (2501 S. Wolf Rd. Westchester, IL 60154) Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at 7PM Preceded by Vespers at 6PM Open to all. Light refreshments will be served. Jim Forest is international secretary of the Orthodox Peace Fellowship (incommunion.org) and the author of many books, including Loving Our Enemies: Reflections on the Hardest Commandment, Praying With Icons, Ladder of the Beatitudes, and Confession: Doorway to Forgiveness. His several children s books include Saint Nicholas and the Nine Golden Coins, Saint George and the Dragon and Silent as a Stone. He lives in Holland and is a Reader in the parish of St. Nicholas of Myra Russian Orthodox Church in Amsterdam. For more information : -an-alphabet-of-his-own-design/ 7

8 Coffee Hour Schedule We kindly remind to provider and set aside snacks/food/ drinks for our children who attend Sunday School. Today -- Megan & John Hryn October PANCAKE FLIP Sr. UOL November 5 -- Pat Ciapinski and Karoline Ciapinski-O Neill November ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOT & DINNER November Mary Lamantia & family November PM Olenka & Lisa Sklaryk 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 Parish Family Thanksgiving Dinner Join Our Parish Family for Annual Turkey Shoot Dinner & visit of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel on Sunday November 12 Adult $ Students $8.00. Kids under 10 Free. Turkey Shoot Raffle for a chance to win 25 gift cards Please make your reservations with Noreen Neswick. Save the Date Saturday October 28 - Family Fun night - Free event sponsored by Sr. UOL Sunday November 12, Parish Family Thanksgiving Dinner and Visit of His Grace Archbishop Daniel. Blessing of the remodeling of the Church Temple. Sunday December 3, Pinot s Palette - Paint & Socialize at 2:00pm Church Hall. Interested see PM Olenka Sunday December 10, Bake with Larry at 1:00pm exclusive baking class to create the best you ever tasted Crème brûlée. 8