The Roman Catholic Parishes of SS. Cyril & Methodius The Church of the Holy Trinity

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1 The Roman Catholic Parishes of SS. Cyril & Methodius The Church of the Holy Trinity Parishes Office at SS. Cyril & Methodius 148 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY (607) Parish Hall: (607) Website: Holy Trinity 346 Prospect Street, Binghamton, NY (607) Website: Pastoral Team Rev. John P. Donovan, Moderator (607) ext. 316 Barbara Hill, Pastoral Associate (607) Rev. Fredrick Mwangi Kooro (607) Rev. Msgr. John P. Putano (607) Staff Rev. Alfred J. Bebel, Retired Andrea Carey, Religious Education Coordinator (607) Gary Strong, Administrative Assistant Joshua Carey, Music Director John Carroll, St. Cyril s Choir Director Office Hours: Monday Thursday. 9am 3pm; Closed Fridays MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm, SS. Cyril & Methodius Sundays: 8:45 am, Holy Trinity 10:15 am, SS. Cyril & Methodius 10:30 am, (Polish, 1st & 4th Sundays), Holy Trinity Weekdays: 8:00 am, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, Holy Trinity 12:05 pm, Tuesday & Thursday, SS. Cyril & Methodius Confessions: 3:30 4:00 pm, Saturday, SS. Cyril & Methodius Sacramental Information Baptism The Pre-Baptismal Program is required; contact Msgr Putano or Fr. Donovan for information prior to the birth of the child. For adults, contact Fr. Donovan for the RCIA process Marriage Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance with Msgr Putano or Fr. Donovan. One of the parties must be registered in the parish. Hospitalized Please notify the parish office when a family member is in the hospital. Very often we do not receive this information. Anointing of the Sick If you are preparing to enter the hospital for any reason and would like to be anointed, please contact the parish offices. Low Gluten hosts are available for anyone who is gluten intolerant. Please stop in the sacristy before Mass to let us know. Bulletin available on either parish website.

2 SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CHURCH CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY LITURGICAL ROLES May 6/7 ALTAR SERVERS 4:30 pm J. Mehal, K. McBride 10:15 am B. Kumpon, A Kumpon EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 4:30 pm J. & J. Gialanella, F. Vrablic, J. Mehal, Volunteer 10:15 am J. & D. Tarr, Ms. Mansour, R. Roman, Volunteer LECTORS 4:30 pm M. Michalek, C. Shramek 10:15 am M. Mac Blane, R. Edwards GREETERS 4:30 pm H. Janora, Lorry Kessler 10:15am Evie Katusak, Sue McKernan CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD Andrea Whalen Religious Education Class April 30th (SCM) Collection Report April 22/23 Loose $ Heat/AC $ Holy Land $ School $ Easter Flowers $ 5.00 Easter $ Regular $2, Total $3, Liturgical Roles May 7 Lectors: J. Dayton, L. Dayton Host: M.Baer, M. Choynowski A. Lenkiewicz Cup: S. Behal, L. Payne, M. Lukasik, M. Massar Greeters: F.& J. Juodaitis Servers: G. Payne, N. Kroplewski, M. Snell 10:30 am Polish Mass: M. Kozik, V. Soljan VOTIVE CANDLES Murph Hlopko by wife & family John & Mary Vinsevich by daughter, Judithann Laureen Warrick by husband, Art Jean Vlasak by husband, Fred Frank Wiktorek by wife Walter & Agnes Petrikonis by Children William Maney by wife, Irene Robert Murray by Mary Vavra Darek Janiszewski by Krysia Zduniak Family Sanctuary Candles Our Sanctuary Candles burn this week for the Glory and Honor of Almighty God and in loving memory of Our deceased parishioners Collection Report April 23, 2017 Regular $ $ Fuel $81.00 Budget Goal: $ A special thank you to all those who make up their weekly envelopes when they have been away! To insure you get proper credit for your contribution, please mark your envelopes. Stewardship news In the area of treasure, some Christians choose the biblical norm of giving 10 percent of their treasure. Some, because of circumstances, give more than that. Others might start at two, three or four percent, and work upward. Our Sanctuary Candle burns this week to the glory and honor of Almighty God and in memory of Margaret Hrncirek At the request of John & Bev Harkness May 5, BINGO #2 Workers: Harry Feldmanis, Joe & Ann Marie Tiderencel, Shirley Grabowski, Kathy Zabadel, Bobbie Pandich, Steve Vask Serv. Kit: M. Zembek, Sue Ligas Cook Kit: Jay Ligas, Marge Feldmanis Supplies: P Stiner Treasurer: M Jacobs Pull Tabs: Lil Zabadal Pull Tabs: L. Zabadal Thank you to all our bingo volunteers. The mission of The Church of the Holy Trinity is to unite all people into a peaceful, loving Roman Catholic community. Rooted in the Gospel and Eucharist, we strive to be a compassionate and merciful parish family. October 2015

3 OUR PARISHES & PASTORAL CARE AREA CONFIRMATION Michael Anthony Bronikowski Joel Francis Choynowski Meghan Faith Gallagher Tristan Theodore Lehmann Jimmy Sebastian Nezelek were confirmed at St. James Church by Bishop Robert J. Cunningham, JCL, DD, Bishop of Syracuse Diocese, Saturday, April 29, 2017, at 7PM May Crowning will be 5/7/17 at 10:15 am Mass. Any Altar Rosary members (and elementary school children) who are interested in participating, please come to the Clinton St. vestibule 15 min. prior to Mass. The rosary will be recited at St. Cyril s 9:45am every Sunday during May. St. Cyril s Altar Rosary Society will hold a short meeting after the May Crowning on May 7, 2017 following the 10:15 Mass in the Upper Room Congratulations to the Nicole Balles and Calvin Brown, the new Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Brown wed at Holy Trinity this weekend. Please remember our recently deceased in your prayers: Carol Kocak, Robert Motsavage and Helen Marsheski Summer 2017 Youth Trips Nazareth Farm: June 25 July 1, Grades 10-12; NDVision: July 17-24, Grades Hershey Park, August 16 Contact Mrs. Andrea Carey ASAP acarey@syrdio.org. Many thanks to all who supported Holy Trinity's Lenten soup suppers. Through your generosity we will be making a donation of $260 to the St. Cyril's food pantry. Thanks also to the faithful volunteers who prepared the suppers, set up and/or cleaned up, especially Gwen, Morgan, and Ethan. God has graced our parish with many faithful volunteers!!! But we could always use more! Fifty Days of Easter During the Easter Season, a period of 50 days ending with the Feast of Pentecost, we will have a Sprinkling Rite in place of the Penitential Rite The Word Among Us books are at church entrances for your daily Readings and Meditations. These books are for dates through May 3rd. Catholic Central 50th Reunion Correction The correct date for the reunion is Friday Sept 29 & 30, Children & Family First Easter Party This is the last Sunday to sign up for the Easter Party to be held on May 7 at Holy Trinity immediately following the 8:45 a.m. Mass. Holy Trinity s Altar Rosary and Men s Club members will gather for a pot-luck dinner on Tuesday May 9 at 5pm. Please call Marie Lukasik at by May 8 if you plan to attend. A Family Perspective from the office of Family Life Education. Whose sins you forgive, are forgiven means the grudges we carry only make us miserable. The Kingdom of God begins in your home where children learn the paths to peace promised in today s gospel through merciful and forgiving demonstrations by their parents. BROOME COUNTY CATHOLIC SOFTBALL LEAGUE Sign up to play for St. James Parish in the 2017 Softball Season. The team is open to men and women at least 17 years of age. Contact Deacon Blaine if you are interested in being on our team at dcnedb@aol.com. Safe Environment Prevention: Contact Safe Environment Coordinator Jacqueline Bresette at jbresette@syrdio.org. for information on Protecting God s Children. The next local session is: Binghamton High School Food & Toiletries Collection: Both parishes will continue collection of food and toiletries for Binghamton High School Students. Breakfast bars, granola bars, noodle cups and ramen noodles are suggested, as well as soaps, shampoos, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste.

4 APRIL 30, 2017 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Broome County Catholic Schools Admissions for the School Year Now Open Early Childhood Education through 12th Grade. 100% graduation rate. Tuition assistance available. Transportation provided by home district. Contact the Office of Admissions at X3 for more information or to schedule a tour for any of our schools. Apply now. Consider the possibilities waiting for your children. Cana Retreats presents their Annual Catholic Family Retreat Vacation at the scenic Watson Homestead in Painted Post July A Catholic retreat is a time to gather as a family with other Catholic families to rest, recreate, and share common experiences. For more information call Deacon Ed Blaine at (607) or him at: dcnedb@aol.com or Greater Binghamton Bridge Run will be held on Sunday, May 7th. This will affect parking on Clinton Street as the route for both races will take participants down Clinton Street. For more information skuhn@greaterbinghamtonchamber.com Parishioners in Nursing Home or who are homebound? Please let us know if you have a family member who has recently entered a Nursing Facility or who has become homebound. We want to be sure to add them to our flower delivery list and bulletin mailing list Keeping in touch with our parishioners who can no longer attend Mass is important to us. Please notify us if you have a family member who is homebound or in a Nursing Home if they would like a visit or would like to receive communion. Our Pastoral Assistant, Barbara Hill, will be happy to call on them. Please call the office ( SCM) or ( HT) and let us know. Have things you no longer use? Samaritan House (11 Fayette Street in Binghamton) helps over 200 people a month. They are always in need of household items, children s clothing and hygiene products. A Garden Club Scholarship: The Binghamton Garden Club is offering their Laimons and Sylvia Drupa Scholarship in the amount of $10,000 to a graduating senior in a Broome County High School who will major in a university undergraduate program in horticulture, environmental studies, botany, landscape architecture, biology (not premed) or other directly related field. This award is not just a one-year award but has the potential of multiple years if all requirements are met. Interested applicants should contact their school Guidance Counselor. Submissions must be received by May 2, Happy Mother's Day! Come join us for breakfast. The Knights of Columbus will host it's annual fund raising Mother's Day Breakfast on Sunday May 14th at the Council Hall located at 136 Park Ave. Binghamton from 8 am until noon. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children under 10 and are available at the door. The breakfast includes old fashioned French toast, our world famous Belgian waffles, ham, sausage links, eggs, fruit cup, orange juice, coffee, tea and milk..higher Ground is a group designed to create a caring, compassionate and supportive environment for the men and women who have experienced divorce or separation and seek healing. - Now meeting on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 7-8;30pm at Our Lady of Good Counsel. For more information contact Angela or Joe or HigherGround.Southern Tier@gmail.com Mom s House Pizza Take-Out will be held on Wednesday, May 3rd at Cortese Restaurant, 117 Robinson St, Binghamton from 11:30-10pm call or Bud s Place, Rt 434, Apalachin from 4-10pm call RSVP Transportation Program sponsored by Catholic Charities helps seniors get to a destination with door-to-door transportation on a liftequipped bus. Destinations include the First Ward Senior Center, YMCA, Exercise programs, the Public Library, volunteer jobs, Yesteryears Adult Care, VINES community gardens, disabled adults to programs and services and to the Mental Health Association of the So. Tier and the Recovery Center. For more information and availability call

5 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, April 29(SCM) 4:30 pm 60th Wedding Anniv of Rudy & Joanne Pucek from Family Sunday, April 30 8:45 am For the Parishioners (HT) 10:15 am Charles Hattala from D Agostino Family(SCM) 10:30 am (HT) Marianne Krasnicka from sister, Lottie Soljans Monday, May 1 (HT) 8:00 am Veronica Syryca from Milford & Mary Ligus Tuesday, May 2 (SCM) 12:05pm Wilihelmina & Joseph Dancho from Joy, Nick & Evelyn Neureuter Wednesday, May 3(HT) 8:00 am Amy Wiktorek from Altar Rosary Society Thursday, May 4 (SCM) 12:05 pm Dorothy Bezek from Family Friday, May 5 (HT) 8:00 am Edward Burke from the Patterson Family Saturday, May 6SCM) 4:30 pm For the Parishioners Sunday, May 7 8:45 am - Walter Szmaniak from Family (HT) 10:15 am - Albert Zeitz from Family (SCM) 10:30 am - Joseph Walikas from Aunt Mary Bucek (HT) The Week Ahead Tuesday, May 2nd 10:00 am Holy Hour (HT) 11:40 am Rosary (SCM) 12:30 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet (SCM) Thursday, May 4th 10:00 am Holy Hour (HT) 11:40 am Rosary (SCM) 12:30 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet (SCM) Friday, May 5th 6:45 pm Bingo (SCM/HT) Saturday & Sunday May 6-7 Hope Appeal Kick-off (HT/SCM)