324 Saints Peter & Paul UOC 8410 West 131st St. Palos Park, IL 60464 Fr. Vasyl Sendeha - Rector Rectory Phone/Fax: (708) 361-5165 Hall Phone: (708) 448-1350 www.sspeterandpauluoc.net Rev.vasyl@yahoo.com Parish Council President Noreen Neswick Sisterhood of St. Anne President Josephine Hobert Church School Director Victoria Rak Church Choir Director George Cepynsky Sr. UOL President Harry Oryhon Caregiving Com. President Harry Oryhon Seraphim Group President Howard Brooks 50/50 Club President Michael Gbur Brotherhood of St. Constantine First Sunday of Great Lent FIRST SUN- DAY OF LENT - SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY This Sunday commemorates the return of the Icons into the churches, according to the decision of the Seventh Ecumenical Synod (787). The Church determined that this celebration would take place each year on the first Sunday of Lent, as the Sunday of Orthodoxy, starting March 11, 843. On this
Sunday every year the triumph of the faith of Orthodoxy is celebrated with ceremony. The Icon of Christ, according to St. John Damascus, is a distinct affirmation and a reminder of the fact of His Incarnation, which has a vital significance for the salvation of the faithful, an affirmation which prevails to this day in the Orthodox Church. The celebration of the day includes the procession with the Icon of Christ around the inside of the church with pomp and reverence. The Sunday of Orthodoxy calls upon the people to rededicate themselves to the deep meaning of their faith and to declare in unison, "One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all". What is fasting? THE ORIGIN OF FASTING One may ask how the Institute of fasting originated. Was it a tradition handed down by the Apostles? Was it determined as such by the early Church? Was the duration of fasting established from the beginning? These and similar questions require an answer. Fasting before Easter was not determined by the early Church as such either in specific days or for certain foods. In the New Testament the word for fasting, not eating, means abstinence from food entirely, and was originally a Jewish custom reluctantly practiced by the Jews, although it was not an official requirement. Bishop Irenaios of Lyon (192) wrote a letter to the Bishop of Rome that there is a great difference about the duration of fasting before Easter. Some people, he wrote, fast one day, others two, still others more days. Some of them fast 40 hours continuously, day and night, from all foods (Eusebuis, Ecclesiastical History, 524,12). Tertuuian, an ecclesiastical writer of the 3rd century, refers to abstinence from foods as being two days, Friday and Saturday. Some of the early Christians abstained from foods the whole day and ate only in the evenings, while others ate not at all, day or night, as did those who were fasting for 40 hours. Other Christians extended the period of fasting beyond the two days to one week (during the mid-third century),'but everyone was allowed to extend the duration of fasting as long as he wanted. Thus, these Christians added hours and days of fasting at their own will, beyond the customary duration of time (Dionysios, Bishop of Alexandria, P. G. Migne 10, 1278). To be continued in the next Bulletin 2
324 Today Wednesday March 15 Friday March 17 Saturday March 18 Sunday March 19 Second Sunday of the Great Lent. Tone five. Great Lent. Food with Oil St. Gregory Palamas the Archbishop of Thessalonica (movable holiday on the 2nd Sunday of the Great Lent). Synaxis of all Venerable Fathers of the Kiev Caves Hebrews 1:10-2:3 Hebrews 7:26-8:2 (Saint) Mark 2:1-12 John 10:9-16 (Saint) Reader of the Hours Harry Oryhon Reader of the Eng. Epist. Harry Oryhon Reader of the Ukr. Epist. PM Olenka Pan Orthodox Pre-sanctified Liturgy at 7:00pm At St. Luke s OCA 10700 S. Kean Ave Akathist to the Theotokos 6:00pm No Vespers Third Sunday of the Great Lent: Adoration of Cross. Tone six. Great Lent. Food with Oil Monk-martyrs Conon and his son Conon of Iconium (270-275). Venerable Arcadius, monk, of Cyprus (361), and his disciples Julian and Bulius. Icons of the Most Holy Theotokos "Chenstokhovskaya", "Shestokhov" ("Hearth"). Monk-martyr Maximus. Martyr Euphrosynus. Martyrs Julian and Eubulus (Greek). St. Hesychius the Wonderworker, monk (Greek). Hebrews 4:14-5:6 Mark 8:34-9:1 Reader of the Hours - Sandra Hladky Reader of the Eng. Epist. Sandra Hladky Reader of the Ukr. Epist. Halyna Kashpar 3
Why is it hard to believe that Mary gave birth in a way contrary to the law of natural birth and remained a virgin, when contrary to the law of nature the sea looked at Him and fled, and the waters of the Jordan returned to their source (Ps. 113:3). Is it past belief that a virgin gave birth when we read that a rock issued water (Ex. 17:6), and the waves of the sea were made solid as a wall (Ex. 14:22)? Is it past belief that a Man came from a virgin when a rock bubbled forth a flowing stream (Ex. 20:11), iron floated on Sunday School Teachers Corner March 5th: * After our "Icon Procession" our Sunday School class learned more about "Sunday of Orthodoxy". We had a handout which explained that this is the first Sunday of Great Lent and that the icons are of great significance to the Orthodox Church. The main theme of this Sunday since the year 843 has been that of the victory of the icons. In that year the iconoclastic controversy, which had raged on and off since 736, was finally laid to rest, and icons and their veneration were restored on the first Sunday of Lent and is commemorated as the "Triumph of Orthodoxy". *We also learned 3 Lenten vocabulary words (more to come) and their meanings: Meatfare, Cheesefare and Triodion. * Our second handout is called "Do You Want to Fast This Lent?" by Pope Francis. It's message is that it isn't always what you "give up" but things you can do to become a better Christian... *Fast from hurting words and say kind words. *Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude. *Fast from anger and be filled with patience. *Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope. *Fast from worries and have trust in God. *Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity. *Fast from pressures and be prayerful. *Fast from bitterness and fill your hearts with joy. *Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others. *Fast from grudges and be reconciled. *Fast from words and be silent so you can listen. Blessings, Miss Karen and Miss Debbie 4
324 Parish Annual Meeting Annual meeting of the parish is TODAY following the Divine Liturgy. I ask all of the parish members to attend the meeting. If the life of our parish community, your parish family is important to you, participate at the meeting Fr. Vasyl Sunday School Blog Glory to Jesus Christ We have made it through one week of Lent. Please remember that our goals this year are not just what we gave up but to be a better Christian, friend, child, sibling, etc. Today is the Annual Meeting, the children will still have class and we will set up the TV with a Video for those kids that are going to stay. Love, Miss Vicki (director) Seraphim Group The Next Seraphim group meeting is Tuesday March 14 at Noon Potato pancakes and more... Delicious food, nice atmosphere and great company. Join us for a great get togethers on the second Tuesday of each month. Fun time in the circle of fellow parishioners. Great opportunity to socialize, make friends. For more information see the president of Seraphim Group Howard Brooks Sisterhood of St. Anne God bless our volunteers! Next Perogy/Vareniky days are: Sunday March 19 Make Cheese balls Monday March 20 From 8:00am-11:00am Filling cheese vareniky make SK balls Tuesday, March 21: From 8:00am 12:00 pm make Pot balls fill SK Pierogies Wednesday March 22: From 9:00 am-1:00pm filling Potato Porgies No sale. 5
Seven Day Vigil Candles Happy 13th Birthday! May God grant you many blessed and loved-filled years of peace and joy! Love Dad, Mam & Nate. For the health of Alexandria (Sasha) by Wasyl Pawlenko & Family For the health of Michael Cheroim & Family by Wasyl Pawlenko & Family For the health of my parents in Ukraine Pavlo & Polina by Halyna Kashpar For the health of Katerina Czerniak by Kashpar Fmaily For the health of Roxana by Lidia Cepynsky For the health of Joseph Kokolus by John Poliszczuk For the health of Maria Savoy by John Poliszczuk For the health of Michalo, Hanna, Valentina, Albert, Vladislav, Stephania and Olga For the improved health of Dorothy and Paul Seliga For the improved health of Mika Seliga by Seliga Family For the improved health of Chuck Kiekenapp by Seliga Family For the health of Pat Beck on her Birthday by Janet Beck For the health and quick recovery of Alexanra Pawlenko by Frank and Tina Palasti For the health of Maria Omelian by Fr. Vasyl In memory of Mary Seliga by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Seliga In memory of Florence Bednarz by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Seliga Prayer Corner for the Month of March We ask all of you to remember in your prayers the following individuals, who are in need of God's healing and grace: Dean Manson, Vera Beggs, Pavlo & Polina, Barbara Patronik, Elias, Roxana, Irene, Katheryna Czerniak, Lilian Cepynsky, Josephine Hobert, Anthony Bendy, Katie Bruce, Maria Omelian, Patti Faye, Toni Marie Klavin, Hazel Gardiner, Michael Kimak, Yuriy Zmysly, Paul Jr & Dorothy Seliga, Wolodymer Kashpar, Nick Kapusta, Priest Vasyl Dovhan, Priest David Clooney, Frankie, Zachary, Alexander, Paul, Dolores. 6
324 Pan-Orthodox Presanctified Liturgies of the Palos Churches The Orthodox churches of the Palos area will come together to celebrate the Pre-sanctified Liturgies of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays of Lent at 7:00pm. Each parish will take turns to welcome local Orthodox clergy and laity and provide a Lenten potluck dinner after the Liturgy. Also, a brief Lenten reflection will be offered by one of our priests. Please mark your calendars. Wednesday, March 15 at 7:00 pm St. Luke Orthodox Church (OCA) 10700 S. Kean Ave Palos Hills, IL 60465 Reflection by Fr. Malek Rihani Wednesday, March 22 at 7:00 pm St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church 6330 W. 127th St. Palos Heights, IL 60463 Reflection by Fr. Vasyl Sendeha Snow Removal 2016-2017 WEEK OF 03/12 THRU 03/18 ------------ BRIAN CIAPINSKI WEEK OF 03/19 THRU 03/25 ------------ TOM GBUR WEEK OF 03/26 THRU 04/01 ------------ GEORGE CEPYNSKY If unable to make it for your week, please find a replacement for yourselves and let Fr. Vasyl know Keep in mind, if over 2 of snow, the snow service will remove it. You only need to come out if 2 or less. Call rectory to find out 708-361-5165 Memorial Panahyda TODAY In memory of Daria Masur on the second anniversary of her repose int eh Lord. Requested by Masur Family 7
Coffee Hour Schedule Today -- ANNUAL MEETING Sisterhood Luncheon (Lenten) March 19 -- Oryhon Family (Lenten) March 26 -- Gordon Family (Lenten) April 2 -- Pierog, Zmysly & Larson families April 9 -- PALM SUNDAY BRUNCH UOL April 16 -- PASCHA April 23 -- St. Thomas Sunday LAMB & CHICKEN ROAST April 30 -- Mary Lamantia and Maria Iordanov (Lenten) If you would like to volunteer for the Coffee Hour or need to change your scheduled date, please see Dr. Harry Oryhon call 708-301-5565 or email harrymolars@aol.com Save the Date Saturday March 18 -- TRIVA NIGHT Get your table of friends & have a great fun night! Friday, March 24 Fish Fry, 5:00-7:00pm Friday. April 7 Fish Fry, 5:00-7:00pm Church Humor Religious Trivia Q. What kind of man was Boaz before he married? A. Ruthless. Q. What do they call pastors in Germany? A. German Shepherds. Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. Noah. He was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation. Q. What was the greatest female financier in the Bible? A. Pharaoh's daughter. She went down to the bank of the Nile and drew out a little prophet. Q. What kind of motor vehicles are in the Bible? A. Jehovah drove Adam and Eve out of the Garden in a Fury. David's Triumph was heard throughout the land. Also, probably a Honda, because the apostles were all in one Accord. Sponsored and served by Sr. UOL Chapter Lenten Fish Fry on Friday March 24, 2017 Friday April 7, 2017 from 5:00pm- 7:00 pm Fried Fish or coconut shrimp or calamari, tatter tots, great homemade coleslaw, bread, beverage and desert. Donation - only $13.00 adult Children 10 year & under - Free 8