SAINT JOHN S ORTHODOX CHURCH 3180 Morefield Road Hermitage, PA 16148 Office: 724-981-0571 Rectory: 724-346-4457 Fax: 724-308-6615 Website: www.stjohnacroc.org Clergy: Rev. Father David Mastroberte Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Polanichka Rev. Deacon John Anderson A Parish of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople Bulletin for January 20-February 2, 2019
CALENDAR OF SERVICES & EVENTS SUN 1/20/2019 34TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST; TONE 1 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy Panachida (Per.): ++Mudrey Fam.; ++Vudmaska Fam. ++Guzi Fam. FRI 1/25/2019 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy +Pani Magdaline Blaschak, by Fr. Tom and Family SAT 1/26/2019 9-10 AM Holy Confession Available SUN 1/27/2019 35TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST; TONE 2 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy Installation of Officers Parishioner Appreciation Breakfast Annual Parish Meeting WED 1/30/2019 3 HOLY BISHOPS: BASIL, GREGORY & JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy FRI 2/1/2019 6:00 PM Vespers for the Holyday SAT 2/2/2019 MEETING OF OUR LORD IN THE TEMPLE (40TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS) 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy (NOTE TIME!!!) Blessing of Candles SUN 2/3/2019 36TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST; TONE 23 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy Panachida: +George Benya, 40th Day By sister Margaret Holmes and niece and nephews Debbie and Greg Cross, Sue Rich and Richie Preston, Mike, Lisa, Lauren, Alex and Megan Holmes +Edward & Irene Zahuranec (Perpetual)
Sunday, January 27th, 2019 1) Installation of Officers 2) Parishioner Appreciation Breakfast 3) Annual Parish Meeting The Installation of Church Board Officers will take place at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. (Reminder: This year, we will also take the group photo immediately after the Installation.) Our Annual Parish Meeting will begin after Divine Liturgy. All members in good standing, who have met their spiritual and material obligations (i.e. have at a minimum participated in the sacraments of Holy Confession and Holy Communion within the past year, and are financially supporting the parish) are encouraged to attend. All Parishioners are invited to our Parishioner Appreciation Breakfast on Sunday, January 27, 2019 following Divine Liturgy. Throughout the year, we always say thank you to our parishioners, but we want to take the opportunity to gather for a meal as a community and show our thanks for all of your hard work and dedication over the past year.
ANNOUNCEMENTS No Church School on January 20 and January 27. Classes will resume February 3. Blessing of Candles on February 2. As is customary, candles will be blessed at the Divine Liturgy on February 2 the holyday of the Meeting of Our Lord, the 40th day after the Nativity that remembers the presentation of the infant Jesus into the Temple. It is recorded in Gospel of Luke (2:22-39) that the elder Simeon recognized the infant Jesus as a light for revelation to the Gentiles on this day. Thus we highlight the use of candles, as they remind us that Christ is the true Light of the World. We will have candles available for a donation, but you may also bring a candle from home for this blessing. Just place your candle(s) on the prepared table before the Divine Liturgy. Sponsorships Available: Please visit our church office if you would like to sponsor the Bulletin, Eternal Lamp, Candelabrum, or Coffee Hour. Volunteers Needed! In addition to coffee hour sponsors, we are in need of volunteers to help with the set-up and clean-up of coffee hour. Please visit the church office to sign up. Summary of Fall 2018 Pirohi Sales Oct. 5: 336 Doz. Sold $2435.58 Nov. 2 308 Doz. Sold $2221.73 Dec. 15 377 Doz. Sold $2792.23 Total 1021 Doz. Sold $7449.54 On behalf of the Church, we want to thank all the parishioners and friends who helped with the pirohi sales. It was a GREAT team effort. All the profit will be put into the Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund. The next Pirohi Sale will be March 8. Hope to see you there! Lorraine Amos, Pirohi Sale Chairperson (Our thanks to Lorraine for all her work in organizing this fundraiser!)
Stewardship By Dan Hromyak "To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit." - Corinthians 12:7 St. Paul tells us that God has blessed each of us for a reason. How has God blessed you? Are you using your gifts according to God's plan? How are you helping to build God's kingdom here on earth? Remember that if you don't do the work God planned for you, no one else can do it. Live the life God has intended for you, feel his love, peace and joy! "Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared..." - Nehemiah 8:10 Ezra's instructions to the people show us that God does not forbid us from enjoying the good things in life. He wants us to be happy! However, God expects us to be grateful for all that He has given us and to generously share our blessings with those who are in need without expecting anything in return. Sacramental and Membership Information Sick Calls can be made at any time. Please phone the rectory (724-346-4457) when a family member is admitted to the hospital, or to request a home visit. Marriages are solemnized on Saturdays or Sundays. Circumstances may require a dispensation from the diocesan bishop. Consult the pastor at least six months in advance and before any plans have been made for the wedding reception. Marriages cannot be celebrated during the fasting seasons of the church, or on Fridays. Baptisms are usually scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays. Consult the pastor. Two godparents (godfather and godmother) are required, at least one of whom must be a practicing Orthodox Christian in good standing, and the other a practicing, baptized Christian. Church Funerals are, under ordinary circumstances, provided for practicing Orthodox Christians who are current in their spiritual and material obligations to the parish; otherwise, the funeral service is conducted at the funeral home. The Church does not permit cremation. Parishioners in good standing are those Orthodox Christians who, as members of Saint John s Orthodox Church, strive to live according to the teachings of the Orthodox Church; participate in the life of the parish through regular church attendance, regular reception of Holy Communion and periodic Holy Confession (and receive these sacraments no less than once a year); and financially support the parish (especially through an annual pledge ). Prospective members and returning members are asked to fill out an application form, copies of which are available in the church office.
E x p l o r e - D i s c u s s - S h a r e - H a v e F e l l o w s h i p Join Us for a One-Night Religious Enrichment Presentation: MAKING THE MOST OUT OF LENT Wednesday, February 20th at 6:30 PM The Lenten season the Great Fast occupies a central place in our Orthodox Christian year. It leads us to the most solemn days of Holy Week and the joyful celebration of the Resurrection. Yet, it is often seen as a chore or obligation rather than a time of spiritual development. Fr. David will offer a presentation about Lent, its origins, its present structure, and practical tips about how to observe this holy time. Come ready to discuss and bring up any questions you may have related to Lent, fasting, prayer, etc.
***At Saint John s, we will be accepting donations for this campaign on Sundays, January 20 and 27, 2019***
Happy Birthday January 20 th Geri Tulip January 21 st Susan VanZanten January 22 nd Eleanor Cooper January 23 rd George Radu January 26 th Natalee Ristvey January 31 st Judith Banas February 2 nd Denise Janosky MEN TO HOLD CANDLES Sunday, January 27 th Michael Waryanka Donald Yasnowsky Kevin Yasnowsky Gary Yonchak Bob Amos Sunday, February 3 rd Bob Andras Jason Baker Robert Banas Dennis Burprich John Cataloni Eternal Lamp Sponsor Sunday, January 27 th In loving memory of Father Stephen Yonchak Jr. Sponsored by: Katherine & Gary Yonchak Please plan to attend Sunday, January 27 th Annual Parish Meeting and Parishioner Appreciation Breakfast Coffee Hour Sunday, January 20 th Sponsored by Nancy & Mike Ristvey Flowers on the Altar for Sunday, January 20 th are in loving memory of Vivian Miller Please visit our church office if you would like to sponsor the Bulletin, Eternal Lamp, Candelabrum, or Coffee Hour.