From the Desk of the Pastor will return next week.

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1 September 17, 2017 Catechetical Sunday From the Desk of the Pastor will return next week. New Things Happening at Holy Trinity: Please pray for the souls of Luba Hlutkowsky and Walter Demain who were buried at our cemetery on Friday, Sept. 15 th. Luba was the beloved wife of the late Peter Hlutkowsky who died on August 16, 2017 and the mother to Sonya Soutus (Rev. Anibal) and Roman Hlutkowsky (Pat Teliho) and grandmother to Romana, Christina and Oriana. Luba founded the Poltava Ukrainian Dance Co. and was one of the founders of Ridna Shkola and the DRC. May her memory be eternal! Walter was the beloved husband of the late Mary Demain who died in 1971 and the beloved father of John (Joyce) Demain & the late Robert Demain, who died at the age of 5, and grandfather of Jeffrey, Justin and Jason. He will be laid to rest with full military honors. May his memory be eternal! Kitchen Renovation has advanced to include new lighting to go with the new plumbing and ventilation. The Kitchen Donations have reached $16,689. We would like to thank Becky Crumrine for her recent donation in memory of Jean Kincak! New to our CCD program: A Pre-Kindergarten class will be added to our CCD Program starting today! For information, contact Mark Medwig or Fr. Jason. Annual Eparchial Fall Youth Retreat - The Giver is just around the corner! It will be held Oct. 7 & 8 at Crestfield Camp and Conference Center in Slippery Rock, PA. There will be 2 beautiful new heated cottages with comfortable bunks, full indoor shower and restroom facilities. This retreat is open to grades Early Bird Registration $50 by September 18 th!!! Please see the Registration Form further in this bulletin. Contact Lisa Hladio with any questions. lmhladio@zbzoom.net Holy Trinity Parish Picnic will take place Sunday, October 1 st at 3pm at Trinity Acres. See next week s bulletin for more information. The Family Fully Alive Part IV Creating the Future can be found in the church vestibule. If you need additional copies, call the rectory. The challenges

2 of family life require support no family can flourish on its own. Families need their parishes and their parishes need them. Sunday, October 29 th Bishop Robert s 80 th Birthday Celebration in our church hall after the 11am Divine Liturgy. Please see the invitation in this bulletin. To be sure we will have enough food and available seating, please notify the rectory by phone or on the number in your party. This event will be catered by The Cooked Goose and will be a wonderful way to wish Bishop Robert a very Happy 80 th Birthday!!! Sunday, November 5 th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. has been reserved for Holy Trinity s participation at the 40 Days for Life Vigil. We will meet at the Planned Parenthood Clinic (933 Liberty Avenue) in downtown Pittsburgh, which has free on-street parking on Sundays. Two vigil participants per hour is what is recommended. We need 8 participants. Please contact Fr. Deacon Myron at or mjspak@verizon.net. PRAYER List: Please Keep in your prayers: Anastasia Chruszcz, Stephanya Borszcz, Daniel Holowaty, John Maslany, Helen Novak, Joe Popivchak, Mary Simek, Tillie Volanski, Donald Schultz, Dr. Justine Perhosky, James Holdcroft, John Yenchik, Raymond Komichak, Jim Nadeo, Melissa Pierce Leary, Michael Buny, David DuSold, Ryan Eckel, Dr. Jim Van Horn, Mary McLaughlin, Tallulah Headrick, Sharon Maddern, Francis Leone, Bob Kness, Carol Ostaffe and Chuck Gibson Jr. September #2 Excerpt from Christ Our Pascha: Holy Tradition: According to the testimony of St. Basil the Great, Holy Tradition is that which the Lord himself taught us, what the apostles preached, what the Fathers held fast, and what the martyrs confirmed. It includes all that was transmitted to us by Christ himself, as well as the teaching of the apostles and the faith of the Church. Saint Basil notes: of the beliefs and practices which are preserved in the Church, some that we possess are derived from written teaching; others we have received, delivered to us through the Mysteries and by Apostolic Tradition; all of these in relation to true religion have the same force Were we to attempt to reject such customs as having no written authority, on the ground that the importance they possess is small, we should unintentionally injure the Gospel in its essentials; or, rather, we would make our public definition a mere phrase and nothing more. (#31b)

3 Christ our Pascha Study Group will start on October 15 th physically at 12:30 pm at Sts. Peter & Paul Church (Ambridge, PA, but also through Zoom.com. Dates and Topics for discussion: Oct. 15 th Patriarch s letter, structure of catechism, based on Anaphora and Creed, unique features; Nov 12 th - Faith of Our Church, what do we believe, Creed; and Dec 10 th Holy Scripture and Tradition, Kerygma & Catechesis, Holy Fathers & Mothers, Growth in Faith. To join this study group, you will need a computer, IPhone or IPad with a camera and microphone. To learn how to download Zoom or have any questions, contact Sr. Ann at or srannl@aol.com. Christ our Pascha Catechisms are on sale in the rectory. Call and have one set aside for you: $20 each NEXT Saturday, Sept. 23 rd, 2017, Soyuz Ukrainok, Pittsburgh Br. 27 will sponsor its annual Vyshyvani Vechornytsi with Presentation of Debutantes at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott (777 Aten Road Coraopolis, PA 15108). Cocktails: 5:30-6:30pm; Program & Presentation of Debutantes: 6:30pm; & Dinner to follow. Dancing 8:00pm to 11:00pm to the Music of the Continental Dukes. Tickets: Adults $45, Children $20, Dance only $10. For reservations call Anne Konecky at or Slava Komichak at by TOMORROW, Monday, Sept. 18 th. Ukrainian Festival is sponsored by St. Anne s Ukrainian Church (4130 Kirk Road, Austintown, OH 44511) on Sunday, September 24 from 12:00 Noon until 6:00pm.Kashtan Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Parma, Ukrainian Music by the Zaps Orchestra. Authentic Ukrainian food, St. Anne s famous pyrohi, kielbasa & sauerkraut, borscht, holupki, haluski, St. Anne s kolachi & other baked goods, Baskets Auction, raffles and Ukrainian Beer, & other refreshments. $2 admission (enters you for a chance to win 1 dozen frozen pyrohi). Free parking! 78 th Annual LUC Convention will be October 6, 7 & 8 at Genetti Best Western Hotel & Conference Center (77 East Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701). Registration & Hotel Reservation is due September 15. Any questions, call or For a copy of the full Convention mail out forms, contact Nick Kotow, President, Western Pennsylvania Council at or nckotow2@gmail.com

4 Kickoff Event takes place next Sunday, Sept. 24 th at 5pm at Holy Wisdom Parish, St. Boniface Church (2208 East St. Pittsburgh, 15212). The speaker is Kurt Kondrich, pro-life advocate whose efforts led to the passing of Chloe s Law. This fall s 40 days runs from Wednesday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 5. For more information, contact Fr. Dcn. Myron Spak at or mjspak@verizon.net. Also, or Pittsburgh Lebanese Festival will be held at Our Lady of Victory Maronite Catholic Church (1000 Lindsay Rd. Scott Twp.) on September from 11am-10pm on Friday and Saturday and from Noon 6pm on Sunday. Spinach pies, lamb kabob, tabbouli, Lebanese desserts, just to name a few!! On Sat. come at 6pm to hear Said Abi Akl & Band. Pre-order online, credit cards accepted, free admission and parking Also, a Mediterranean Food Festival will be sponsored by St. George Orthodox Church on October at their NEW LOCATION, from Noon -8pm Fri & Sat and Noon 6pm on Sunday. Order by phone or online & Credit Cards accepted. Take out or Dine in! The new location is 3230 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017, Dinners include Shish Kabob Lamb, Mediterranean Chicken and Baked Kibbee and Much more! For more info call , Young Adult s Vespers & Pizza will be sponsored by Sts. Cyril & Methodius Byzantine Catholic Seminary (3605 Perrysville Ave, Pgh 15214) on Saturday, Oct. 7 th at 5:00 p.m. Come pray and eat with your fellow young adults. Families and Children are welcome! Free-will offering to offset pizza costs and to thank the seminary for hosting. RSVP at abby.kreckel@gmail.com. Saturday, November 4 th - Holy Trinity s Food, Flea Market and Bake Sale- Cleaning out your attic or garage? Bring gently used sellable items to the church hall after October 1 st to be used in the Flea Market! Also on November 4 th - The presentation of the UTS 2017 Ukrainian of the Year award to Ms. Natalie Jaresko at the Club at Nevillewood. Saturday, November 11 th - Holy Trinity s Nite at the Races Sunday, November 12 th Bishop s Benefit Dinner at 1pm at St. Paul Roman Catholic Seminary (2900 Noblestown Rd.). Look for more information on these events in future bulletins!

5 Carnegie Presbyterian Church (219 Ewing Rd. Carnegie) is holding their annual Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, October 21 st from 9am 2pm. This will be a day of shopping! 30 + crafters and vendors, Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, homemade lunch available to purchase, eat in or take it to go! For more information call or visit Samaritan Counseling Center opens an office at SS. Simon and Jude (SSJ) Parish Life Center (1625 Greentree Rd., Pittsburgh Upper Level, Rm 37). Since 1982, Samaritan has provided psychological counseling and educational programs to 100,000+ people. Using a mind-body-spirit approach, therapists incorporate clients faith beliefs into counseling without ever imposing their own. Call Just a kind reminder for those who may have forgotten, that our parish supports a handicapped woman in Sambir, Ukraine (Natalia is her name). This is a good and holy work our parish does. Thank you to those who have faithfully given a little every month to pay for her food, shelter and nursing expenses. Whatsoever you did to the least of these that you did unto me. The Church was a Mother to you in Life, providing for your Spiritual Needs: Please Remember the Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma in your Last Will and Testament. The wording to do this is as follows: I give and bequeath to the Ukrainian Catholic Diocese of St. Josaphat in Parma, located in Parma, Ohio, % of the residue of my estate [or: the sum of $ ]. Vital Stats: $2,434 was offered in the collection with another $ for candles, $22 for the Eparchy, $272 for utilities, $237 for the Birth of the Theotokos, $10 for Exaltation of Holy Cross, $50 additional Festival Lottery, $50 for the Kitchen Fund, $45 for the Natalia Protynyak in Ukraine Fund, $50 memorial donation for Peter Hlutkowsky, $100 donation for the Youth Group Sandwich project, and a $25 donation to cover postage to mail out the bulletin, all for a grand total of $3, Many blessings to all of our contributors whose sacrificial giving is known by God. Lector Schedule for the weekend: Saturday, Sept. 23 at 4pm: Sandy Krivonyak Sunday, Sept. 24 at 8:30am: Terry Styran, and later at 11am: cantor What s happening in our parish this week. Sat. Saturday After the Exaltation of the Cross: The most 9/16 praiseworthy great martyr Euphemia

6 4:00pm Divine Liturgy for the people JC.also Divine Liturgy for the repose of Jean Kincak requested by Helen Koss IS Sun. Catechetical Sunday: The holy martyrs Sophia and her 9/17 3 daughters: Vira, Nadia & Lubov 8:30am Divine Liturgy for the repose of Emily Stecko requested by Arlene Dorn IS 9:30 am First Day of CCD 11:00am..also Divine Liturgy for the repose of Michael & Anna Zagorsky requested by Jean Daniels & Family JC Mon. Our venerable father Eumenius, bishop of Gortyn in Crete 9/18 Tues. The holy martyrs Tropimus, Sabbatius & Dorymendontus 9/19 Wed. The holy great martyr Eustathius Plasidas 9/20 Thurs. The holy apostle Quadratus, one of the 70 apostles 9/21 Fri. The holy priest-martyr Phocas, bishop of Sinope 9/22 Sat. Saturday After the Exaltation of the Cross: Conception 9/23 of St. John the Baptist 4:00pm Divine Liturgy for the people JC.also Divine Liturgy to mark the 8 th anniversary of the late James Volanski requested by Kay & Maryann Volanski IS Sun. Sunday After the Exaltation of the Cross: The holy first 9/24 martyr and one equal to the apostles, Thekla 8:30am 40 th Divine Liturgy for Peter Hlutkowsky IS 11:00am..also Divine for the to mark the 4 th anniversary of the late Patricia Ann Bishop requested by the Bishop Family JC

7 Birthdays. If we left out your birthday, please call the rectory and your name will be added! Piotr Kalymon Lucille Mosur Helen Popivchak Craig Shymatta Dr. Roger Sembrat George Honchar John Kuzemka David Johnson Keith Reabe Michael Makar Raymond Steranko Marian Sywy Dimitro Kulik Curtis Sembrat Maria Koutsyk Volodimir Gonskyi Thomas Medwig Mary Ann Davis Nadiya Nakonechnyy Andrew Kurzawski Andy Saad Irena Kalymon Roman Hlutkowsky Sandy Krivonyak Clarke Colazzi Alexander Konecky Allison Grabowski Anna C. Kohl Randi Schultz Matthew Zaletski

8 The Holy Trinity Children s Herald Jesus Loves All His Little Children Sept.17, 2017 Catechetical Sunday Vol.1 No.29 The root word, "catechesis," is from a Greek word meaning "to echo, or resound." Catechesis is the act of resounding or bringing the Church's teachings to the world. A catechist is one who teaches in the name of the Church.