CATHEDRAL WEBSITE: http://www.cathedral.acrod.org VOL. 69 NO. 1429 FOUR-WEEK ISSUE JULY 1, 2012 CORDIAL WELCOME! Our Cathedral Parish extends a warm welcome to His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios, to the Diocesan Consistory, to the Diocesan Board of Trustees, and to all clergy and laity from the Diocesan Parishes who are with us on Saturday, July 14 th for Convening of the Special Assembly to elect a successor to His Eminence, our late + Metropolitan Nicholas. We pray that their time with us will be enjoyable, and that they will have safe return journeys to their parishes and their families.
DIVINE SERVICES FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 1, 2012 1 Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY Panachida: +Ruby Kesselak on 3 rd anniversary by Mike Kesselak; + John Sprincz Sr. by Helen Dutko; + John Luciew on 4 th anniversary by Albert and Marlene Primavera; Philip Mikolaj on 3 rd anniversary (7/2) by Chris Helsel and Family; + George Pirich on 21 st anniversary by Julie Messner 12:30 PM Baptism of Cassidy Grace Solomon 3 Tue 8:30 AM Liturgy for Intention of Diocesan Altar Boys Perpetual: + Betty Koslin by Family; Perpetual: + Michael and Mary Burcha; + Michael and Helen Sukenik; + Mary Gaydos (July 4 NO St. Nectarios Service) 6 Fri. 8 AM Intention of the Cathedral Altar Society + John Kesselak on 11 th anniversary ; Perpetual: + Christine Twardy; + Stephen Fesko 6 PM Vespers for the Holyday 7 Sat. 9 AM Holyday Liturgy: Birth of St. John the Baptist (Breakfast Club after Liturgy) Panaachida: Perpetual: + Vasil, Ann and Vasil Hronchak; + Peter and Helen Chisarik; + Vasil, Daniel and Sophia Popovich; + John Pribish; + Stephen and Mary Rohal 6 PM Vespers DIVINE SERVICES FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 8, 2012 8 Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY Panachida: + John Sprincz Jr. on 10 th anniversary (7/10) by wife Marion; + Pani Anna Yurcisin as birthday remembrance by Robert Houston Family; + John Kesselak on 11 th anniversary (7/6) by M/Mrs. Steve Raslevich; + Stephen Kassander Jr. and + Stephen Kassander Sr. by Matilda Kassander; + George Mishurda on 14 th anniversary by M/Mrs. Joseph Mishurda; + Pauline Mindish on 2 nd anniversary by Karen and William Meier 10 Tue. 7 AM + John Sprincz Jr. on 10 th anniversary by Frank Koval and Jennie Waksmunski 11 Wed. 6 PM Vespers for the Holyday 12 Thu. 9 AM Holyday Liturgy: Saints Peter and Paul (Breakfast Club after Liturgy) Panachida: + Mace Baranik on 24 th anniversary 14 Sat. 9 AM Liturgy Invoking the Holy Spirit - Diocesan Special Assembly 4 PM Vespers (note Vespers time change) DIVINE SERVICES FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 15, 2012 15 Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY Panachida: + Stephen Herko on 16 th anniversary by Jeanne McCarty; + Betty Zahoran as birthday remembrance (7/16) by Dorothy Zahoran; + Anna Buchovecky on 31 st anniversary and + John W. Buchovecky by M/Mrs.Willie Sardenelle; Perpetual: + Elizabeth and Stephen Onufrey 18 Wed. 7 AM + Anna Bezek as birthday remembrance by M/Mrs. James Mizak; Perpetual: + Martha Stafansky; + Nicholas Lizanec; + Anna Repiscak 20 Fri. 7 AM Perpetual: + Michael Pirich Jr. by Michael and Diana Pirich; Perpetual: + Michael, Mary, Michael, Anna, John Suzanne, Anna and Martha Prokop; + Sophia and Michael Komisarcik 21 6 PM Vespers DIVINE SERVICES FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 22, 2012 22 Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY (The Eternal Lamp burns all this week in memory of Sam Muchesko) Panachida: + Sam Muchesko on 21 st anniversary by Muchesko Family; + Protopresbyter John and Pani Anna Yurcisin as a wedding anniversary remembrance; + Protopresbyter John Yurcisin as an ordination anniversary remembrance; Perpetual: + George Evanisko Jr. by wife Anna; + John J. Youhas as a birthday remembrance by Dorothy Sysak 26 Thur. 7 AM + George Evanisko Jr. on 10 th anniversary; + John Kindya on 7 th anniversary by Theresa Kerestesy 28 Sat. 6 PM Vespers
ANNOUNCEMENTS Congratulations to Brian and Jill (Eash) Solomon on the birth of their daughter, Cassidy Grace on April 27 th, and her Baptism on Sunday, July 1. Many Years! Welcome to altar boys from around the Diocese who are gathering in Johnstown from July 1-4 for the annual Altar Boy Retreat. We also greet the priests who have arranged the retreat and are counselors for the boys while they are here. Welcome! You will notice scaffolding inside the church. The stenciling around the large wall icons in the front and back is being replaced. Please excuse the temporary inconvenience. SUMMER CAMP Deanery summer camp for children in the parishes of the Johnstown Deanery begins on Sunday, July 22 and concludes on Saturday, July 28. Children will be transported by bus to and from Camp Nazareth. Forms are due by Sunday, July 8. The bus leaves for camp on Sunday, July 22 at 1 PM in front of the Cathedral. Jr. ACRY Our parish Jr. A.C.R.Y. will regroup on Sunday, July 8 following Liturgy. Young people between 8-17 are asked to meet in the Cathedral Auditorium. Stephanie Kobal and Tiffany Machik are the advisors. PARISH FLEA MARKET. is scheduled for Saturday, August 18 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Parishioners can begin bringing in used items starting July 15 NO EARLIER PLEASE! We will need volunteers to sort and price the merchandise each Tuesday from 10 AM to 12 noon, starting on Tuesday, July 17 th. Please remember no shoes, no hats, no adult clothes! CATHEDRAL SENIORS PICNIC The annual indoor picnic for our seniors is Tuesday, July 17 th (please note the date has been changed because of preparations the week before for the Special Assembly). The main course is hot dogs and kolbassi which will be prepared. We need our members to bring some kind of picnic food. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Please indicate what you will bring. PLEASE SEE PANI BARANIK FOR SCRIP. You can even use it for vacations! This is A painless fund-raiser! LET S HELP OUT THE CHURCH! NOTE FROM THE ED CENTER After the luncheon on July 14 th following the Special Assembly, the Center is asking men and women to stay afterwards to help take down tables and do general clean up. The more volunteers, the less time it will take to accomplish this task. Please consider helping out at the Ed Center. MANY THANKS! We ate grateful to Dave Dudak for making numerous repairs around the church. Thanks and Many Years! NEW PARISH DIRECTORY The new directory will be available around July 5 th. There is one, free of charge, for each family who photographed in the spring. Listen for an announcement when you can pick up your directory. PLEASE REMEMBER THE ED CENTER HAS METAL CHAIRS FOR SALE @$5.00. These have been replaced by 500 new dining chairs. Our parishioners are asked to help defray the cost of the new ones by offering a $25 donation for one, or $175 for a set of 8 chairs. Donations can be a gift, or a memorial donation, which will be published in a later bulletin. Please contact Louise Brudnak or Donna Yarina. CARPATHO-RUSSIAN DAY RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE IN THE CHURCH OFFICE. WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED VIA PENNSYLVANIA LOTTERY 7 PM DRAWING DURING THE WEEK OF JULY 30 TH. LET S HELP OUT AND BUY SOME TICKETS!! FIRECRACKER 500 RAFFLE TICKETS CAN STILL BE BOUGHT ON JULY 1.
There are 5 chances on each ticket to win $500 on the 4 th of July. See Donna Yarina. WISH THEM A HAPPY JULY BIRTHDAY! July 1 July 3 July 3 July 4 July 11 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 16 July 17 July 19 July 23 July 28 July 29 Joe Muchesko Dolores Muchesko Henry Laichak Kay Timko Sarah Hower Dr. Donald P. Koval John Zizan Bill Lozanoff Noah Sakmar Ken Mesko Hannah Cook Mary Ann Muchesko Kyra Vatavuk Andrew S. Krett THANK YOU FOR THE FLOWERS July 14 Pedestal Vase In memory of + Dolores Brudnak Pedestal Vase Intention of Carol and Michael Mehalacki Pedestal Vase In memory of wife + Jeri Yarina and Children + John and Grace Elizabeth, and parents + Charles and Mary Yarina by John Yarina and Donna Yarina Pedestal Vase In honor of the up-coming 50 th Wedding Anniversary of Very Rev. Protopresbyter Myron and Pani Dolores Zuder by members of the Rocha and Yarina Families Pedestal Vase In memory of father + George Evanisko on 10 th anniversary by Father Frank and Pani Connie Miloro Sacramental Table Icon Intention of Romayne and Henry Laichak July 15 Altar + Stephen Herko on 16 th anniversary (7/19) by Kris Bunda July 29 Altar In honor of the wedding anniversary of Susan Kalcik and Nick Bocher Sacramental Table For special intention of Gaynell Shrift for continued good health ************************************ ETERNAL MEMORY FUND UPDATE 6/10 Michael Labosky in memory of grandparents + John and Mary Labosky $150 Mike Kesselak in memory of wife + Ruby 50 Total Parishioners Offerings to Date $282,140 Total Anonymous Martching Gift to Date $305,000 GRAND TOTAL TO DATE $587,140
PARISH PICNIC! Our parish picnic is scheduled for Sunday, July 29 th on the grounds of the Seminary. The food will be catered by Joey Del s 2001 Caterers who has done the picnic for us in previous years. Please note: we must have at least 80 people, otherwise we will lose a substantial deposit. PLEASE USE THIS FORM, FILL IT OUT AND INCLUDE YOUR PAYMENT, AND TURN IT IN TO THE CATHEDRAL OFFICE ABSOLUTELY NO LATER THAN JULY 22 ND. The charge to our parishioners is MINIMAL (the balance is paid by our Cathedral). The donation for adults and children over 10 is $5.00. The donation for children 6-10 is $2.50. For children 5 and under, there is no charge. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW ADNTURN IT INTO THE CATHEDRAL OFFICE WITH YOUR PAYMENT NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, JULY 22 ND. Let s plan to be here for this great social gathering. Family Name Number of persons over 10 and adults X $5.00 = $ Number of children 6-10 X $2.50 = $ Number of children 5 and under (no charge) Total Donation $ ABSOLUTE DEADLINE TO TURN IN THIS FORM IS JULY 22 nd NOTE: We need volunteers to help set up and also volunteers to tear down. Please put your name on a list of helpers in the vestibule. Thank you!