SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND. Icon rf Christ Healing the Man Born Blind

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1 SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND Icon rf Christ Healing the Man Born Blind

2 SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church /Assumption 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. Office Hours: Mon. Tues. Fri.- 9:00AM-3:00PM Wed. Thurs. 9:00AM -12:00 Noon 1st Collection: Candles 2nd Collection: Regular Offering Sunda ofthe Man Born Blind Ma 13, 2012 Saturday :00PM Remembrance of My Parents 3:15 PM Confessions Sophia & Michael Cherapan req. by 4:00 PM For the Living and Deceased Peter Chera()an & Family Mothers of our Parish Sunday Sunday Sunday of the Fat hers of the Sunday of the Man Born Blind Ecumenical Council Mothers Day 8:15 AM Confessions 8:15AM Confessions 9:15 For the Parishioners 9:15 AM For the Living and Deceased Assumption B.V.M. Church Mothers of our Parish Sunday Monday Sunday of the Man Born Blind 8:00AM+ Krista (Mazurkevich) Mothers Day Fracalossi req. by Family 10:30 AM Confessions Tuesday :00 AM For the Living and Deceased No Divine Liturgy Mothers of our Parish Wednesday Thursday Ascension of Our Lord Ascension of Our Lord Holy Day of Obligation Holy Day of Obligation 6:00 PM + Josephine Preshlock req. by 9:00AM For the Parishioners Diane & Paul Rolko Sunday Thursday Sunday ofthe Fathers of the Ascension of Our Lord Ecumenical Council Holy Day of Obligation 10:30 AM Confessions See Centralia 11 :00 AM + Robin Mayernick req. by 2:00 PM Mt Carmel Nursing Home Mom & Dad For the Parishioners of our Parish Friday Thought for the day... 8:00 AM For the Deceased of our Parish May God grant to our Mothers peace, Saturday health and happiness for many years to 8:00 AM + Agnes & Gabriel Zsido req. come! by Daughter, Pat Rudock Happy Mothers Day

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 compassion. Come in. You are welcome here. SS. Peter & Paul/Assumption Churches open their doors to you. 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 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. Upcoming Events: Mark your calendars and plan to support and participate in the following events.... May 2012 May 13th, Mothers Day Breakfast- Holy Name Society men will be cooking breakfast for the women and girls of our parishes immediately after the 9:15 AM Divine Liturgy. May 13th, 2012 Mothers Day May 17th Ascension of Our Lord - Holy Day of Obligation. Wednesday, May 16 1 h 6:00PM SS. Peter & Paul Church Thursday, May 17 1 h'9:00 AM Assumption B.V.M. May 28th - Mass will be celebrated at All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg on Memorial Day, May 28th at 10:00 AM, w~ather permitting. Details of these events are in the bulletin. 55. Peter & Paul/Assumption BVM Parish Food Drive: The Altar Rosary Society is sponsoring a food drive to help The Mount Carmel Area Food Bank 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 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 'fhe Mount Carmel Area Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity.

4 Your Stewardship: 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; SS. Peter & Paul Church Sunday May 6th, 2012 Income... $ 1, Expenses... $ 3, Sunday May ath, 2011 Income... $ 2, Altar Flowers: Altar flowers can be 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 church office. SS. Peter & Paul Rebuilding Fund Donations; $ In Loving Memory of Joseph & Anna Duni by John & Helen Duni Assumption BVM Saturday.. May 6th, 2012 Income... $ Expenses... $ Sunday... May ath, 2011 Income... $ Assumption B.V.M. Donations: None 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 your will. Altar Flowers: Altar flowers at SS. Peter & Paul Church are In Loving Memory of My Mother + Emma Dumbloskie by Daughter, Anita Moffitt. Altar Flowers: Altar flowers at Assumption B.V.M. for the week of May 13th are In Loving Memory of My Mother + Bernice Smith by Daughter, Georgine Nodich Altar Flowers: Altar flowers at Assumption B.V.M. Church for the week of May 13th are in Honor of Sallie Bloss, by Georgine Nodich. Saint Ignatius of Loyola

5 Ascension of Our Lord - Holy Day of Obligation: Thursday, May 17th is the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at SS. Peter & Paul Church on Wednesday, May 16th at 6:00 PM, and at Assumption B.V.M. Church on Thursday, May 1 th at 9:00 AM. Let us gather to celebrate this most Holy Feast day. This is a Holy Day of Obligation, please try to attend one of these Divine Liturgies Relay for Life Events: *June Mount Carmel at Mount Carmel Football Stadium * June Shamokin at Shamokin High School, Kemp Memorial Stadium For more information about these events or if you would like to be a volunteer please call or option 3, or visit Thank You: We would like to extend a very special thank you to the members of the Holy Name Society and to anyone who helped with the Mother's Day Breakfast for the women of our parish. It was a h~1ge success, and breakfast was enjoyed by everyone. Christos Voskresl Voyeestinu Voskres! Mystery (Sacrament) of Repentance: Is available before each Divine Liturgy on Saturday, 3:15PM to 4:00PM and on Sunday in SS. Peter & Paul Church, 8:15AM to 9:00AM, and at Assumption BVM Church on Sunday at 10:30 AM to 11 :00 AM in the confessionals. A Reminder: All are reminded that it is our tradition to stand in prayer during the Easter season. There are two postures for prayer during the period from Easter to Pentecost standing or sitting. We all kneel again in prayer fifty days from the Resurrection of Our Lord to the special Pentecost "Kneeling Prayers." This tradition gives visible sign of our belief that God revealed something wonderful by the resurrection of Christ, namely that human life is eternal and immortal because it is sharing in the life of God Himself. We stand during this period to proclaim our awareness that we are not "slaves" but "children" of the Heavenly Father- we are the sons and daughters of the Most High. Unlike most slaves who, in the lands of the East, had to kneel when they were in the presence of their master, we stand in the presence of our Father. We are, because of His gift of life, His heirs. We stand in recognition of this great honor. You are also reminded that.... we "joyously" sing the Easter Tropar (Christ is Risen from the dead) for forty days until Ascension Thursday. This Tropar should be sung with enthusiasm (it is not a funeral dirge). It should be sung with a lively and spir~ted pace!

6 Happy Mother's Day Today as a nation we celebrate Mother's Day and honor those women who gave us life. We pray for those who have gone to their rest in the Lord and keep sacred their memory. We offer our love and prayers to those Mother's who have joined with us this morning and all those remembered. MNOHAYA LITA! CHRISTOS VOSKREES! ASSUMPTION B.V.M. MOTHER'S DAY REMEMBRANCES/MEMORIALS Living Mother's Cleo Balandovich Emily Balandovich Anna Budraitis Mary Chismar Linda Fox Eleanor Horoschock Pearl Hutsko Rose Ann Kasenych Julia Kriesher Teresa Litchko Theresa Mattu Sarah Moser Evelyn Mushalko Georgine Nodich Christine Oakum Maria Reese Lorraine Sedor Irene Shemonski Sue Y eannakis Deceased Mother's Deceased Mother's Anna Balandovich Mary Liptock Rosalie Budraitis Mary Liptock Catherine (Masinick) Chickersy Mary Liptock Mary B. Dumchock Pauline Loston MaryS. Dumchock Anastasia Lynn LucyHulock Maria Masinick Anna Hutnick Mary Masinick Mary Kaminski Sophia Maksymuk Anna Kasenych AnnaMekosh Catherine Kasenych Helen Mekosh Helen Kasenych Helen Mekosh Sarah Kasenych Mabel Miller Catherine Kelly Mary Mushalko Catherine Koschoff Eleanor Oakum EvaKylnyk Margaret Oakum Mary Lapotsky Matrona Puketza Alice Liptock Anna Sedor Anna Liptock Mary Shemonski Lorraine Liptock Sophia Slavinski Bernice Smith Florence Taddeo Mary Urban

7 Happy Mother's Day Today as a nation we celebrate Mother's Day and honor those women who gave us life. We pray for those who have gone to their rest in the Lord and keep sacred their memory. We offer our love and prayers to those Mother's who have joined with us this morning and all those remembered. MNOHAYA LITA! CHRISTOS VOSKREES! SS. PETER & PAUL MOTHER'S DAY REMEMBRANCES/MEMORIALS Deceased Mother's Deceased Mother's Deceased Mother's Martha Adzema Sophia Fogel Mary Novak Estelle Andrada Debbi Moser Ford Ann Olear Dorothy Aniscyk Suzanna Goblick Emily O'Neill AnnaArdan Marcia Gonder MaryPlanko Anna A vizenis Helen Goretsky Vicky Pluta Christine Ballent Eva Grabowski Mary Pochakilo Christina Barlow Barbara-Havay Helen Pupchock Caroline Bendas Teckla Herko MaryRakus Helen Bender AnnaHopey Mary Reitz Anne Bogner Catherine Horoschak Mary Repella Stella Britch Gertrude Howard Victoria Repella Mary Buggy Marilyn Howard Helen Rudock Helen Cheddar Catherine Hudick Sophie Rusinko Mary Cherapan Irene Huratiak Margaret Savage Julia Colohan Elizabeth J akubick Florence Sebastian Jean Connolly Mary Karwacki Catherine Skitromo Theresa Connolly Edna Kornacki Mary Stebila Anne Coveleski Mary Kruleski Shirley Stelma Anna Cuff Meryl Krynitsky Rosella Steck Dorothy Cuff Agnes Kurland Catherina Teevan Catherine Daya Theresa LaCrosse Marge (Ardan) Wardrop AnnaDiak Emma Irene Ladika Dorothy W arsheski Eleanor Dempsey Susan Lasko Anna Welikonich Emma Dumbloskie Anna Liptock Anita Wengrenovich AnnaDuni l\.1ary Liptock Magdalena Whalen Anna Evancovich Mary Liptock Anna Wislotsky Anna Fasolka Mary Macheski Anna Wozney Agnes F eifer Mary Marshalick Karen Wozney Violet Feifer Rose Matzura Anna Yatsko Lena Ferenc Edna Mudry Agnes Zsido Mary Fiamoncini MaryMychak Katrina Cheddar Minnie Macheski

8 Happy Mother's Day Today as a nation we celebrate Mother's Day and honor those women who gave us life. We pray for those who have gone to their rest in the Lord and keep sacred their memory. We offer our love and prayers to those Mother's who have joined with us this morning and all those remembered. MNOHAYALITA! CHRISTOS VOSKREES! SS. PETER & PAUL MOTHER'S DAY REMEMBRANCES/MEMORIALS Living Mother's Jeanne Bergal Eleanor Blake Colleen Bogner Angel Brown Jamie Concavage Mary Concavage Michelle Connolly Evalyn Coveleski Louise Cuff Justina Eisenhart Geraldine Fasolka Justine Fiamoncini Elinor Filohoski Michelle Forti Beverly Gilotti Ellen Goretsky Helen Goretsky Kelly Grabowski Martha Grabowski Susan Hawkins Delore:; Howard Janet Rudick Pearl Hutsko Josephine Katchick Martha Krieger MaryKuzo Living Mother's Mildred LaCrosse ' Michelle Lenig CatheriRe Mall Ruth Martz Theresa McDonnell Anita Moffitt JoAnn Mudry Clara Mychak Patricia Mychak Irene Novak Patricia Parker June Petchulis MaryPerski Michelle Pont Betty Procopio Lori Reed DianeRolka Leanne Ryan Pat Sempko Antoinette Shedleski Lucille Shimko Margaret Slavinsky Anna Smith Margaret Spadel Eleanor Stebila Karen Steck Living Mother's Anne Steffanick Mary Theresa Steffanick Jennifer Tanney Mary Louise Troyan Elizabeth Warsheski Irene Wislotsky Deborah Worhach Evelyn Wozney Anne Marie Yuskoski

9 May you be blessed, 0 Lord, for having promised the Kingdom of Heaven to those who have the spirit of poverty. Pardon us for our excessive attachment to money, to comforts, and to creatures at the cost of our attachment to you, and for failing to share with the needy whom we have met. May you be blessed, 0 Lord, for having promised your inheritance to those who are kind and gentle. Pardon us for being impatient with others, especially in our families, in our parish, and in our work. Pardon our hostility toward those who disagree with us, who are not of our kind. May we be blessed, 0 Lord, for having offered your divine consolation to those who are afflicted. Pardon us for seeking consolation in anything but you, and for neglecting to comfort others when we saw their needs, especially the homeless, the hungry, the depressed, and the dejected. May you be blessed, 0 Lord, for you satisfy those who hunger and thirst for justice. Pardon us for considering ourselves better than others, and for not having the courage to take an unpopular stand '.vhen justice seemed to require it, and pardon us for our convenient disregard for the truth. Blessed are you, 0 Lord, for you show mercy to the merciful. Pardon us for not forgiving others as true Christians must, in our parish, or work, in our recreation or socializing, and in our communities. Pardon us for our lack of compassion toward the broken ones of this world. Blessed are you, 0 Lord, because you show yourself to the pure of heart. Pardon our lack of sincerity with you and your neighbor... and for the misuse of all good and holy things your have given us, especially the misuse of our time and our talents. May you be blessed, 0 Lord, for promising peace to all of good will. Pardon us 0 Lord, for our divisiveness and our lack of understanding, which has caused the destruction of peace both in our personal daily lives and in our community. May you be blessed, 0 Lord, for promising the Kingdom of Heaven to those who suffer for the cause of right. Pardon us for complaining for not seeing your holy presence in our personal troubles, for not proclaiming our belief in your goodness through every trial we experience. As we for give one another, forgive us, 0 Lord. Happy Mothers Day!!!!!

10 Mother's Day Prayer 0 heavenly Father; we thank You this day for the very wonderful gift You gave us in the person of our mothers... We know that you have chosen each for our benefit and have given them the incredible power to love us and to care for us and to care for us beyond all measure. Help us this day to give them honor by declaring our love for them. We ask You, 0 Father, to bless each of them abundantly on this Mother's Day and to always keep them in Your loving care. Bless them Father and help them to _ know us as "loving and caring" children. now and ever and forever. Amen Prayer Intention Line: The Altar Rosary Society of SS. Peter & Paul Church sponsors a "Prayer Intention Line" for the spiritual benefit of our parishioners, families, and friends. Please feel free to call one of the phone numbers listed at the top of the bulletin to request prayers for whatever intention you may have. You may also write your prayer requests in the Prayer Intention Book in the vestibule of the church. Be assured your requests for prayer will be honored daily by the members of the Altar Rosary Society and by all members of our parish. Holy Name Society: Sunday, May 13, 2012, there will be no Holy Name Society meeting due to the Mother's Day breakfast being prepared in the Church Hall. New members are always welcome into this society. Mount Carmel 150th Anniversary Celebration Fund Raiser: Baseball Game Bus Trip: Phillies vs. Pirates Thursday, June 28th, 2012 Game Time: 1 :05 PM $65.00 Per Person Price includes game ticket (right field sec. 205) and bus transportation from Mount Carmel to Philadelphia and return immediately after the game. Pickup at 9 AM (location TBA) Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Coolers are permitted but must not block the aisle. Contact for tickets/info Money due at time of reservation All proceeds benefit the Mount Carmel150th Anniversary Celebration

11 Mother's Day Prayer 0 heavenly Father; we thank You this day for the very wonderful gift You gave us in the person of our mothers... We know that you have chosen each for our benefit and have given them the incredible power to love us and to care for us and to care for us beyond all measure. Help us this day to give them honor by declaring our love for them. We ask You, 0 Father, to bless each of them abundantly on this Mother's Day and to always keep them in Your loving care. Bless them Father and help them to _ know us as "loving and caring" children. now and ever and forever. Amen Prayer Intention Line: The Altar Rosary Society of SS. Peter & Paul Church sponsors a "Prayer Intention Line" for the spiritual benefit of our parishioners, families, and friends. Please feel free to call one of the phone numbers listed at the top of the bulletin to request prayers for whatever intention you may have. You may also write your prayer requests in the Prayer Intention Book in the vestibule of the church. Be assured your requests for prayer will be honored daily by the members of the Altar Rosary Society and by all members of our parish. Holy Name Society: Sunday, May 13, 2012, there will be no Holy Name Society meeting due to the Mother's Day breakfast being prepared in the Church Hall. New members are always welcome into this society. Mount Carmel 150th Anniversary Celebration Fund Raiser: Baseball Game Bus Trip: Phillies vs. Pirates Thursday, June 28th, 2012 Game Time: 1 :05 PM $65.00 Per Person Price includes game ticket (right field sec. 205) and bus transportation from Mount Carmel to Philadelphia and return immediately after the game. Pickup at 9 AM (location TBA) Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Coolers are permitted but must not block the aisle. Contact for tickets/info Money due at time of reservation All proceeds benefit the Mount Carmel150th Anniversary Celebration

12 Lector Schedule: SS. Peter & Paul Sat. May 12th- 4:00PM Volunteer needed please see Father Michael Sun. May 13 1 h- 9:15AM Christine Bogner Sat. May 19th- 4:00 PM Volunteer needed please see Father Michael Sun. May 20th-9:15AM George Ann Katchick Assumption BVM Sun. May 13 1 fi - 11 :00 AM Bryce Fiamoncini Sun. May 20th - 11 :00 AM Bryce Fiamoncini Please remember: To pray for vocations to the Holy Priesthood and."' religious life. Rosary Intention: for the week of May 14th, 2012 for all Mothers of the world. In Your Prayers: Please remember to pray for the sick and the infirm of our Parishes. Sunday Social: There will no Sunday social on May 13, due to the Mothers Day Breakfast. Mother's Day Breakfast: Ladies, Mothers Day has arrived! The Holy Name men will be preparing and serving a very special breakfast for all of you today, Mother's Day, May 13th, 2012, immediately after 9: 15 AM Divine Liturgy. This breakfast will be free of charge. We hope all the ladies will enjoy this special treat. Memorial Day Services: Please remember the following family members at Memorial Day services at: (Circle One) Assumption B.V.M. Cemetery- Sunday, May 27, immediately following the 11:00 AM Divine Liturgy SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery- Monday, May 28, at 11 :00 AM Please remember the following Family members surnames only example: John Doe Family. Also, the entire cemetery will be blessed with Holy water. Name In the event of inclement weather the services will be held in the specific churches. ~ Donation $ Please return by May 20, 2012

13 Prayer for Vocations Almighty and merciful God, Inspire those You have chosen To hear and answer Your call to the Priesthood and Religious Life. 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 Amen Pyrohy Sale: SS. Peter & Paul/Assumption Pyrohy Sale will be held on Wednesday, May 16 1 h, and Thursday, May 17th, Pick up will be on Thursday, May 11'h. We are still in need of help in all aspects of this project; please try to devote some of your time, and talents in helping with this project. Thank You. Bargains in the Park: Vendors/Sellers needed for the community -wide event in Mount Carmel Town Park on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 8:00AM to 1:00 PM, rain or shine. Yard sale items, local merchants, flea market vendors, food sales, or fund raising for charitable organizations or clubs... everyone is welcome. Reserve your spot now: 12' x 12-$15.00 or 12x15'- $ Multiple spots also available. Deadline for reservations: May 12. All proceeds benefit the Mount Carmel h Anniversary Celebration, call Melissa at or MC150th@gmail.com. Pig Roast and Bargains in the Park: Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 1:00PM in Mount Carmel Town Park at Market and E. 3rd Streets, rain or shine. Free admission! Vendors, yard sales, food, and fun! Pig roast dinners include: roasted pork, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, cole slaw, and salad and dressing for $ Dinners may be picked up during the Bargains in the Park between Noon and 2:00 PM. Deadline for pig roast tickets is May 12th. (A few dinners may be available that day at $20.00 a dinner.) All proceeds benefit the Mount Carmel 150th Anniversary Celebration. For more information or to purchased pig roast tickets, contact Melissa at or MC 150th@gmail.com.

14 Sunday of the Man Born Blind 6th Paschal Sunday Troparion: Let us, the faithful, praise the Word * eternal with the Father and the Spirit. * Let us adore Him Who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. * For He willed to ascend the cross as man and to suffer death * and to raise the dead by His glorious resurrection. Kontakion: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: With eyes that are spiritually blind I come to You, 0 Christ;* and like the man was blind since birth * I cry out to You with repentance;* "You are a "' Shining Light to those who are in darkness." Kontakion of the Resurrection Now and ever and forever: Amen Although You descended into the grave, 0 Immortal One.* You destroyed the power of Death.* You arose again as a victor, 0 Christ God.* You announced to the women bearing ointment: "Rejoice!"* You gave peace to Your Apostles* and resurrection to the Fallen. Prokimeon: Make vows to the Lord your God, and fulfill them. V. God is made known in Judah; in Israel His name is great. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! V. Turn to me in pity as You turn to those who love Your name. V. Guide my footsteps according to Your promise, and let no iniquity rule over me. "Instead of "It is truly proper... " The Angel exclaimed to her, full of grace:* "Rejoice! " 0 pure Virgin, * again I say! Rejoice! * Your Son is risen from the grave on the third day * and has raised the dead. *Let all nations rejoice. Shine in splendor, * 0 New Jerusalem; for the glory of the Lord is risen upon you, 0 Sion Sing with joy and rejoice. * And you, pure Mother of God,* rejoice in the resurrection of your Son. Anhel vopeeyahse blahodatnee/chistaya Deevo raduysha/ee paki reku Raduysha/tyov syn voskrese tridneven ot hroba/ee mertveeya vozdvihnuyvee loodlye veselitesha. Sveetisha Sveetisha/novey Yerusalime/slava Boh Hospodnee na tebee vseeya/likoy nyni veselisha sione/tizhe chistaya krasooysha Bohorodice/Ovostaneeye Rozhdestava tvoyeho. Communion Hymn: Receive the Body of Christ! Drink the Source of Immortality. Alleluia! (3x} 2"d Hymn: Praise you the Lord of heaven. Praise Him in the highest. Alleluia! (3x) Epistle: Acts 16:16-34 Gospel: Jn 9:1-38

15 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 th~_sacrarnents and supporting the parish. CHURCH FUNERALS: Members who are registered in the parish, receiving the sacraments, and supporting the parish. jesus Completes His WOrk as Creator He healed others by a word.... But the Lord bestowed sight on the one who was blind from birth - not by a word, but by an outward action. He did this neither casually nor simply because this was how it happened. He did it tliis way in order to show it was the same hand of God here that had also formed man at the beginning. And therefore when His disciples asked Him why He had been born blind, whether by his own fault or his parents', Jesus said, "Neither this man sinned, nor his parents, but that the works of God might be manifested in him." The work of God is, after all, the forming of man. He did this by an outward action, as Scripture says, '~nd the Lord took clay from earth, and formed man." Notice here too how the Lord spit on the earth, and made clay and smeared it on his eyes, showing how the ancient creation was made. He was making clear to those who can understand, that this was the hand of God through which man was formed from clay. For what the creating Word had neglected to form in the womb, this He supplied openly. He did this so that the works of God might be evident in Him, and so that we would now seek for no other hand than that through which humanity was formed. Nor should we seek another Father, knowing that the hand of God which formed us in the beginning, and forms in the womb, has in the last times sought us lost ones out. He is gaining his own lost sheep and putting it on his shoulders and joyfully restoring it to the fold of life. St. Irenaeus of Lyon Eastern Christian Bulletin Service-- PO Box Fairfax, VA Ph: Fax: