Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church /Assumption B.V.M. Church 131 North Beech Street, Mount Carmel, Pa. 17851 Very Reverend Archpriest Michael Hutsko, Pastor Rectory 570-339-0650 Church Hall 570-339-4333 Web Site sspeterandpaulmc.org E-Mail: stsppmc@ptd.net Fax 570-339-2715 Prayer Line: Louise Cuff 339-3660 Eleanor Stebila 339-2353 Louise Troyan 339-1565 Please notify the rectory office if you or a loved one is hospitalized or admitted to a nursing home. Office Hours: Mon. Tues. - 9:00 AM 3:00 PM - Wed. Thurs. 9:00 AM 12:00 Noon 1 st Collection: Candles 2 nd Collection: Regular Offering 4th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Saturday 06-20-2015 4th Sunday After Pentecost Father s Day 3:15 PM - Confessions 4:00 PM - Father s Day For all Living & Deceased Fathers Sunday 06-21-2015 4th Sunday after Pentecost Father s Day 8:15 AM Confessions 9:15 AM Father s Day For all Living & Deceased Fathers 11:00 AM Assumption BVM Father s Day For all Living & Deceased Fathers Monday 06-22-2015 7:30 AM +Sandra Grabuski req. by Lorraine Kandra Tuesday 06-23-2015 6:00 PM Vigil of John Baptist - +Edward Adzema, Jr. Birthday Memorial req. by Sister Carol & Vince Leskusky Wednesday - 06-24-2015 Birth of John Baptist Solemn Holyday 9:00 AM Assumption BVM - +Eva Smolock req. by Theresa Mattu & Reese Family Thursday 06-25-2015 7:30 AM - +Catherine (Masnick) & Daniel Chichersky req. by Tina Miles Friday 06-26-2015 7:30 AM - +John Woytowich req. by Ellen Goretsky Saturday 06-27-2015 8:00 AM Gods Blessings for our Parishes 3:15 PM - Confessions 4:00 PM +William Pont req. by Brock Bridy Sunday 06-28-2015 5 th Sunday After Pentecost 8:15 -AM Confessions 9:15- AM - For the Parishioners 11:00 AM Assumption BVM - +Joseph & Mary Stutz Anniversary of Marriage req. by Son, Joseph JUNE 21, 2015 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. Bulletin Requests: Any requests or any information to be placed in the bulletin must be in writing and submitted to the church office by 12:00 Noon on Mondays. Thank you for your cooperation. Upcoming Events: Mark your calendars and plan to support the following events: June 21 st Father s Day First Day of Summer June 24 th - Birth of John the Baptist Solemn Holyday June 29 th Ss. Peter & Paul Prime Apostles Holyday of Obligation In Your Prayers: Please remember to pray for the sick and infirm of our Parishes. Please Remember: To pray for vocations to the Holy Priesthood and religious life. Rosary Intention: For the Week of June 21, 2015 for the sick & infirm of our parishes. 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 570-339-0650.
Ss. Peter & Paul Replenish Fund Donations as of June 14, 2015 Total to Date: $65,952.80 Replenish Fund: None Rebuilding Fund: None Your Stewardship: We thank you for your financial support of our parish communities. Weekly Parish Financial Report: SS. Peter & Paul Church Sunday, June 14, 2015 Sunday Collection $ 1, 708.65 Expenses $ 4,354.26 Sunday June 15, 2014 Sunday Collection $ 1,633.00 Weekly Parish Financial Report: Assumption B.V.M. Church Sunday, June 14, 2015 $ 437.00 Expenses $ 1,651.52 Sunday June 15, 2014 Sunday Collection - $ 575.95 Say What No one has ever become poor by giving. Ss. Peter & Paul Church Lecture Schedule: Sat June 20 Justina Eisenhart 4:00 PM Sun June 21 Christine Bogner 9:15 AM Sat June 27 Edward Cuff 4:00 PM Sun June 28 Ellen Goretsky 9:15 AM Assumption B.V.M. Church Lector Schedule: Sun - June 21 Kianna Rizzo 11:00 AM Sun June 28 Bryce Fiamoncini 11:00 AM Ss. Peter & Paul/Assumption B.V.M. Churches Collecting Food Donations: Ss. Peter & Paul/Assumption Churches are continuing to collect food items to be donated to the Mt. Carmel Area Food Bank. Please continue to donate to the less fortunate in our community. Thank you to everyone who has and continues to donate to this worthy cause. Ukrainian Seminary Day: The 81 st Annual Ukrainian Seminary Day will be held Sunday, July 26 th at St. Nicholas Church Picnic Grounds in Primrose (just outside of Minersville, PA) This annual event is sponsored by the 12 parishes and faithful of the South Anthracite Deanery under the leadership of their respective pastors. Plans for the day already include a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, delicious ethnic and regional foods prepared by the parishes of the deanery, a concert and dance performance by the Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble, pysanky demonstrations and classes for the youth, polka music by the fabulous John Stevens Doubleshot Orchestra, a theme basket auction, many vendors selling traditional Ukrainian and Eastern European items and exciting games for the kids. We invite everyone from near and far to attend and support this annual event in support of our St. Josaphat Seminary in Washington DC. Again, we encourage the participation and input from the faithful of all our parishes. Please plan to attend and get involved. Your participation is greatly desired and appreciated! Ukrainian Day Raffle Tickets: Raffle Tickets for the big drawing at Ukrainian Day are available in the vestibule of the church or in the parish office. Tickets sell for $1.00 each or a book of 6 for $5.00. It would be wonderful if every member in our parish would purchase at least one book of tickets for the success of this event. Casino Bus Trip: Assumption of the B.V.M. Church, Centralia will be running a bus trip to Mohegan Sun on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. The cost is $22.00 and you receive $25.00 dollars back in free play and $5.00 in any food court/restaurant. The bus will be leaving at 9:00 AM and returning home at 5:00 PM. Pick-ups will begin at 9:00 AM in Shamokin, Kulpmont, Ss. Peter & Paul, Mt. Carmel, Ashland and Frackville. To reserve your seat for this trip payment in full is due as soon as possible by calling either Barbara Jurgill at 570-875-1612 or Charlotte Thomas at 570-339-4968. Positively No Refunds! The proceeds from this bus trip benefits the Assumption of the B.V.M. Church, Centralia. NYC Bus Trip: Ss. Peter & Paul Rosary Society are sponsoring a trip on December 1 st,2015 to see the Christmas Show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Cost of the trip which includes show ticket and transportation is $98.00 Reservations may be made by contacting Jeanne Bergal at 570-339- 0513 or Christine Bogner at 570-847-4385 Father s Day Breakfast: The women of our Altar Rosary Society will sponsor a special breakfast honoring all the men of our parish and families on Father s Day, June 21 st. Breakfast will be served between the hours of 9:00 AM and12:00 noon in our social hall. All men and their families are cordially invited to attend and enjoy a delicious breakfast in your honor.
Pyrohy for Sale: Ss. Peter & Paul/Assumption B.V.M. Churches have extra pyrohy for sale. Please see any pyrohy worker or call the office at 570-339-0650 during normal office hours if you wish to purchase pyrohy. Mystery (Sacrament) of Repentance Is available before each Divine Liturgy on Saturday, 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM and on Sunday in SS. Peter & Paul Church, 8:15 AM to 9:00 AM, and at Assumption BVM Church on Sunday before 11:00 AM Divine Liturgy in the confessionals. Deanery Youth Gathering: Our Annual Deanery Youth Gathering is scheduled for Sunday, July 12 th at Knoebels Grove beginning at 11:00 AM. All youth between 6 th grade and college age, including members of our parishes and their friends, are cordially invited to attend and participate. A memorable day is planned for all who attend! Our speakers for the day are Carm DeFrancesco, former head coach of Mt. Carmel area football and a motivational speaker, along with Dr. Barbara Yastishock Lutz who is also an educator and inspirational speaker. Dr. Lutz is an editor of the God With Us Catechism Series as well as an author of many publications and articles about living our faith in the modern world. The day is FREE OF CHARGE and includes food and drink throughout the day and ride tickets for all attractions at the park. Families are welcome to join us as well! Registration forms and more information are available from Fr. Michael. Registration is required to be completed by July 5 th. This is a wonderful opportunity for our youth and families to come together and share a community spirit with the youth of the other parishes throughout our deanery. We sincerely hope you will join us! 61 st Annual Holy Dormition (Assumption) Pilgrimage: August 8-9,2015 Theme: Mary, Our Model of Perfect Commitment Hosted by the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Sloatsburg, NY (845) 753-2840 ssminy@aol.com Thank You: A very special Thank You to everyone who came out to make the June 18 th, 2015 Ss. Peter & Paul/Assumption Pyrohy sale a great success. We are still in need of helping hands, so if you have some spare time on the days that we make pyrohy it will be appreciated. Thank you and God Bless. Have a Happy & Safe Summer. See you in September!! World Meeting of Families Philadelphia 2015 Registration Open: Mark your family calendar for the 8 th World Meeting of Families. Philadelphia is proud to welcome families from around the world to this event on September 22-27, 2015. Registration is now open. Families can look forward to speakers, celebrations, activities for kids, and prayer, all of which will bring renewal and transformation for you, your loved ones, and the world. Visit the official World Meeting 2015.org to learn more. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Annual Wedding Anniversary Celebration: Sunday, September 13, 2015 Annual Wedding Anniversary Celebration will be held at the Golden-Domed Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia, PA at 11:00 AM. Divine Liturgy followed by a banquet for the couples attending. Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person: Catechetical Sunday with commissioning of catechists in the parish will be held Saturday & Sunday, September 19 th & 20 th. Additional information will be forthcoming providing details concerning these events. Altar Flowers: Altar Flowers for the Week of June 21 are in Loving Memory of our Aunt Helen Duni s Birthday requested byrobert Wysocki & Family & John Senkowicz & Family.
4 th Sunday after Pentecost: Troparion: Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad. With His arm the Lord has won victory. By His death the Lord has conquered Death. He has become the first-born of the dead; He has delivered us from the depths of the Abyss and has granted great mercy to the world. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, And to the Holy Spirit: Kontakion: Today, You arose from the grave, O Merciful Lord; You rescued us from the gates of death. Today, Adam sings in exultation and Eve rejoices. With them, the Prophets and Patriarchs ever praise the might of Your divine power. Now and ever and forever. Amen. Theotokion: Today, the Virgin stands before us in the church, and together with the choirs of saints invisibly prays to God for us. Angels are worshipping with hierarchs, apostles exult with prophets, for the Mother of God prays in our behalf to the eternal God. Prokimenon: Sing to our God, sing; sing to our King, sing. V. Clap your hands, all you nations; shout unto God with the voice of joy. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! In you, O Lord, have I hoped that I may not be put to shame for ever. V. Be a protector unto me, O God, and a house of refuge to save me. Alleluia (3x) Communion Verse: Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise Him in the highest. Alleluia (3x) Congratulations: We extend heartfelt congratulations and Prayers to Talia Michaelina Timmins, the infant daughter of Michael Timmins and Lauren Le, as she receives the mysteries of initiation: Baptism, Chrismation and Holy Eucharist in our parish this weekend. We pray Almighty God send an angel of light upon Talia, who will guard and protect her every day of her life. May God grant Talia and her family many years in good health and happiness. Na Mnohaya Lita! St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church: 80 th Annual Parish Picnic Saturday & Sunday July 4 th & 5 th Picnic Grove, Rte.901 Primrose Homemade ethnic foods, live entertainment, refreshments. Theme Baskets, bingo, novelties and much more! Free Admission.Free parking Information call 570-544-4581 Vacationing for the Summer: If you are traveling this summer on vacation and do not attend liturgies, please contribute your previous weeks envelopes that you have missed in the weekly collection basket when you return from vacation. This will help with defraying operating costs for our churches. Thank you for your considered generosity and have a healthy, happy and safe vacation. 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 reward; except to know that I am doing your will. Saint Ignatius of Loyola Epistle: Rom 6:18-23 Gospel: Mt 8:5-13