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2 SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church IAssumption B.V.M. 131 North Beech Street, Mount Carmel, Pa Rectory Church Hall Prayer Line: Louise Cuff Eleanor Stebila Louise Troyan Very Reverend Archpriest Michael Hutsko, Pastor Please notify the rectory office if you or a loved one is hospitalized or admitted to a nursing home. Rectory Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 1sl Collection: Candles 2 nd Collection: Regular Offering 10'" Sunda After Pentecost Au ust Saturday Saturday : 15 PM Confessions 8:00 AM + Michael "Moose" Merikas 4:00 PM + Edward Grabowski - 19th req. by Wife, Anna Anniversary req. by Wife, Martha & Family 3:15 PM Confessions 4:00 PM For the Parishioners Sunday Sunday i Sunday after Pentecost 8: 15 AM Confessions 9:15 AM For the Parishioners 11 th Sunday after Pentecost 8: 15 AM Confessions 9: 15 AM + Robert Bergal req. by Wife, Jeanne & Children Monday :00 AM + Anna Koschoff req. by Kristine Duran Assumption B.V.M. Sunday lh Sunday after Pentecost 10:30 AM Confessions Tuesday No Divine Liturgy 11 :00 AM + George, Emma, & Ray Dumbloskie req. by Anita Moffitt & LeeAnn Wednesday :00 AM + Fannie "Fena" Puketza req. by Tom, Chris, & Michelle Jones Sunday th Sunday after Pentecost 2:00 PM Assumption 100 lh Year Divine Thursday :00 AM + Elizabeth Butela req. by Andrew Stelma, Sr. Liturgy For the Parishioners celebrated by Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka. Friday :00 AM + Andrew Kriesher req. by Michelle Horn Thought for the Day. God won't ask the square footage of your house. He will ask how many people you helped who didn't have a house.

3 Welcome: We the people of SS. Peter & Paul/Assumption Churches, are a catholic community that worships God, spreads the Good News of Christ, and serves those in need. Come into the house. Bring all you are, no need to check your failures at the door. There are no perfect people here. You are invited: come. Come in seeking, come in wondering, come in hurting. Come into this house of companionship and Assumption B.V.M. Centralia 100 th Centennial Celebration Agenda: Assumption Church will begin its 100 th Year Celebration on Sunday, August 28 th, 2011 with a procession from the rectory home to the Church at approximately 1:45 PM, lead by cross bearers, Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka and the clergy and religious for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at 2:00 PM. compassion. Come in. You are welcome here. SS. Peter & Paul/Assumption Churches open their doors to you. After the Divine Liturgy refreshments will be served under the tent on the church grounds. Daily Liturgy;, Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest! Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble of heart, and you will find rest of. your souls. For my yoke is easy and My At 4:30 PM, the people who are attending the banquet at Masser's in Paxinos will leave for the banquet. Dinner will be served at 5:30 PM followed by the program, and the social and fellowship with guests to 7:30 PM. burden light. "Mt. 11, All are invited to be refreshed by the Lord on a daily basis by attending Divine Liturgy and receiving the Holy Eucharist! What a beautiful way to start the day! Your participation on a daily basis allows Jesus to refresh and renew your life as only he can. Seminarian Day Booklet: Anyone who placed an ad in the 77 th Annual Ukrainian Seminary Day Booklet, and wishes to have a booklet may pick it up at SS. Peter & Paul Church office during regular office hours. Thank you! Altar Rosary Society Bus Trip: The Altar Rosary Society will be sponsoring a bus trip to The American Music Theater in Lancaster to see the "Christmas Spectacular" on November 3, Lunch will be at Shady Maple. Cost for this trip will be $ Anyone interested in going on this trip may call Jeanne Bergal at or Chris Bogner at pecial Thank You: We would like to extend a very special Thank You to the pyrohy workers of SS. Peter & PaUl/Assumption B.V.M. Churches for giving a check for $10, dollars to SS. Peter & Paul Church to be used for operating expenses. Your generous help is greatly appreciated. May God Bless ea~h of you, without your time and talent this project would not be in existence. Thank you again for your help.._ = _. ---

4 Your 5tewardshi~We thank you for your generous financial support of our parish communities. The following donations were deposited from last Sunday's collection. Weekly Parish Financial Report: 55. Peter & Paul Church Sunday, August 14, 2011 Income... $ 1, Expenses... $ 1, Sunday, August 15, 2010 Income $ 1, Assumption BVM Sunday, August 14, 2011 Income. $ Expenses... $ Sunday August 15, 2010 Prayer Intention Line: SS. Peter & Paul Parish has established a Prayer Intention Line sponsored by the Altar Rosary Society. On the top page of the bulletin you will see several numbers, you are free to call to request prayers for you or a loved one. Your intention will be remembered in prayer by the members of the Altar Rosary Society and also written in a special book which will be placed in the vestibule of the church so that all members of our parish can remember your prayer needs. You can request to remain anonymous if you like. It is my hope we can all pray for each other in time of need and be liftedup through the prayers of our parish.. Income $ A Beautiful Prayer Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labor and not to ask for reward; except to know that I am doing Bargains in the Park: Vendors/Sellers needed for this fundraising event in Mount Carmel Town Park on Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Yard sale items, local vendor booths, flea market items, crafts, your will. Saint Ignatius of Loyola food/bake sales, or charitable organizations or clubs. Everyone is 55. Peter & Paul Rebuilding Fund Donations: $ In Memory of Basil Yeannakis by Wife, Sue & Family $ In Memory of Basil Yeannakis by William & Gloria Apollo. Assumption a.v.m. Donations: $ ooth Anniversary Donation In Memory of Balandovich, Mattu, and Reese Families, by Robert, Maria, and Mya Reese. $ In Memory of Basil Yeannakis by William & Gloria Apollo welcome. Reserve your spot now: 12' x 12' - $15.00 or 12' x 15' - $20.00 Multiple spots also available. Deadline for reservations: August 31 st, All proceeds benefit Mount Carmel Borough's 150 th Anniversary Celebration (Find us on Facebook: Mount Carmel Borough 150 th Anniversary) For more information or to reserve your spot contact: Melissa at or at MC150th@gmail.com $ In Memory of Basil Yeannakis by Catherine Huratiak

5 Homecoming Picnic: The 4 th Annual "Save the Domes" Homecoming picnic sponsored by S1. Mary's Church, McAdoo will be held Friday, August 19 th through Sunday August 21 st on their parish grounds. Ethnic foods, Christmas in August shop, Ukrainian gifts & artisans...raffles...bingo...much more! Everyone invited. 12 th Annual Ukrainian Festival: August 20 m and 21~t Ukrainian Homestead 1230 Beaver Run Drive Lehighton, Pa (610) The Ukrainian Homestead Dance Workshop - Under the Direction of Andrij Dobriansky Karka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble Picnic: 8t John's -S1. Michael's Church Schuylkill County, PA. will hold their Annual Parish Picnic in Maizeville on Saturday & Sunday, Inessa Tymoch-Dejkalo, violinist August 20 th & 21 st. Ethnic foods, bingo, Lviv, Ukraine beverages, theme baskets & much more! Everyone is welcome. Dobriansky Brothers Quartet New York, NY. Blessing of School Children: In preparation for the upcoming 2011 Fralinger String Band Philadelphia, PA school year Father Michael will bless all school students (pre-school, elementary, high school and college) at all liturgies this weekend of August 20 th, & 21 st. Traditional Ukrainian foods, folk art exhibition and demonstration (beadweaving, embroidery and decorated eggs), gifts and craft vendors Programs Saturday, August 20 th Back to school Jokes: A child comes home from his first day of school. Mother asks, "What did you 1-3 PM Stage Show 4:30-6:30 PM Stage Show 7:00 PM Zabava (Dance) learn today?" The child replies, "Not enough I have to go back tomorrow." Sunday, August 21 st 11AM Divine Liturgy at S1. Andrew's The Sign: Teacher: Why are you late Joseph? Chapel 1:30 PM Stage Show Joseph: Because of a sign down the road. Teacher: what does the sign have to do with your being late? Joseph: The sign said, "School Ahead, Festival Admission $5/person-one day $7/person - both days Free - Age 14 & under Go Slow!" -----~

6 Lector Schedule: S5. Peter & Paul Sat. August 20-4:00 PM Volunteer needed see Father Michael Sun. August 21-9: 15 AM Michael Timmins Sat. August 27-4:00 PM Volunteer needed please see Father Michael Sun. August 28-9: 15 AM Ellen Goretsky SS. Peter & Paul/Assumption BVM Parish Food Drive: The Altar Rosary Society is sponsoring a food drive to help The Shepard's Pantry in Mount Carmel to feed the needy. The food is distributed to only Mount Carmel Area residents. We will be collecting canned or boxed items such as cereal, potatoes, rice, pasta, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, jelly, pudding, crackers, etc. No perishable items will be accepted, such Assumption BVM Sun. August 21 - Bryce Fiamoncini Sun. August 28 - Bryce Fiamoncini as fruit, vegetables, etc. You may place donations in the container in the front of the church. This is an ongoing project. As we receive donations they will be taken to The Shepard's Pantry. Thank Altar Flowers: Altar flowers can be you for your generosity. sponsored weekly for $30.00 per arrangement. Parishioners can sponsor these flowers in Memory of a loved one, or for any occasion. Anyone interested in sponsoring flowers may call , or visit the rectory office. Volunteers Needed: SS. Peter & Paul Church is in need of volunteers for readings, taking collections during liturgies, counting and depositing collections after liturgies. Altar servers are also needed. Anyone interested in Please remember: To pray for vocations to the Holy Priesthood and religious life volunteering please contact Father at the church office during business hours from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday at (570) In Your Prayers: Please remember to pray for the sick and the infirm of our Parishes. Knights of Columbus 458: The Rosary Intention: for the week of August 21 st for all of the administrators, teachers, aides, and home aide instructors who will be guiding our children, young adults, and adults through another school year. Knights of Columbus Council 458, Shamokin is reactivating Squire Circle 358. The official youth group of the Knights, the Squires are open to any Catholic young men ages 10 to 18 years old. Those interested in learning more about the Squires can contact Mike Adams at _.-..._------_.._ ~

7 10 th Sunday After Pentecost Troparion: Though the stone was sealed by the Jews and soldiers guarded Your most pure body, You arose, 0 Savior, on the third day, and gave life to the world. And so the heavenly powers cried out to Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! God gives me vindication, and has subdued peoples under me. V. Making great the salvation of the king, and showing mercy to His anointed, to David, and to His posterity for ever. Alleluia (3x) You, 0 Giver of life: Glory to Your resurrection, 0 Christ! Glory to Your kingdom! Glory to Your saving plan, 0 only Lover of Mankind. Communion Hymn: Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise Him in the highest. Alleluia! (3x) Kontakion: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: Epistle: 1 Cor 4:9-16 You arose in glory from the tomb and with Yourself You raised the world. All Gospel: Mt. 17: humanity acclaims You as God, and death has vanished. Adam exults, 0 Master, and Eve, redeemed from bondage now cries out for joy: "You are the One, 0 Christ, Who offer resurrection to ail" Prayer for Vocations Almighty and merciful God, Inspire those You have chosen To hear and answer Your call to the Priesthood and Religious Life. Theotokion: Now and ever and forever: Amen. Gabriel uttered to you, 0 Virgin, his 'Rejoice!' - at that sound the Master of all became flesh in you, the Holy Ark. As the just David said, you have become wider than the heavens carrying your Creator. Glory to Him Who dwelt in you! Glory to Him Who came forth from you! Glory to Him Who freed us through birth from you! Give them the courage To be the prophets for our times. Give them the wisdom and openness To live their personal call Give them the strength To be ready witnesses of Your love and care for the world. May they find support and encouragement in our words and in our prayers, Through the intercession of Mary, The Mother of God, and all the Saints. Prokimcon: Let Your mercy, 0 Lord, be upon us, as Amen. we have hoped in You. V. Rejoice in the Lord, 0 you just; praise befits the righteous. ====-~====~~====----=...~.~~~ ~

8 ASSUMPTION BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CHURCH - CENTRALIA SS. PETER & PAUL, MT. CARMEL UKRAINIAN 'GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCHES 131 N. BEECH STREET, MOUNT CARMEL, PA TELEPHONE: FAX: VERY REVEREND ARCH PRIEST, MICHAEL HUTSKO SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS: Please contact the rectory a week or more in advance. CONFESSIONS: Before the weekend Divine Liturgies. Check your bulletin schedule. MARRIAGES: Those planning marriages must be active members of the parish, and must contact the pastor at least 6 months in advance. Marriage preparation for couples is required. EMERGENCIES AND PASTORAL CARE: Please call the pastor if a parishioner is hospitalized or homebound and will need the Eucharist or Anointing of the Sick. NEW PARISHIONERS are urged to register in the rectory office. Moving? Change of address? Please notify the rectory. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION for Sponsors of the sacraments will be issued only to active members of the parish who are registered in the parish, receiving the sacraments and supporting the parish. CHURCH FUNERALS: Members who are registered in the parish, receiving the sacraments, and supporting the parish. Say To this Mountain, Move The disciples seem to me to he in anxiety and fear that they had lost the grace with which to there: and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you:' But ifyou say "Where they had been entrusted. did they move a mountain?" I will say that For they had received power over unclean demons. they did things much greater than that in raising up innumerable dead. For moving a So they approached Him inprivate and asked Him the question, not out ofshame (for ifthe mountain and moving death from a body are not at all comparable. matter had got out and they were criticized, it would have been superfluous for the future to have been ashamed ofadmitting it in their words) but because what they were going to ask Him was secret and ofgreat moment. After them, other saints, far inferior to the disciples, are said to have moved mountains when necessity demanded. It is clear that the disciples also would have done so had necessity demanded. But if there was never need What, then, does Christ say?."because of at that time, do not find fault with them. your little faith. For truly, I say to you, ifyou have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you St. John Chrysostom. will say to this mountain, 'Move from here Eastern Christian Bulletin Service -- PO Box Fairfax, VA Ph: Fax: ~----_.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-