Very Rev. John Brancho CATHEDRAL WEBSITE: http://www.cathedral.acrod.org VOL. 68 NO. 1417 THREE- WEEK ISSUE AUGUST 28, 2011 DIVINE SERVICES FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 28, 2011 28 Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY and Blessing of Flowers and Herbage The Eternal Light will burn all week as a prayerful intercession for June Scherrer, requested by Susan Kalcik and Nick Bocher Panachida: Perpetual Remembrance of departed Cathedral Altar Society Members; + Al Baranik on 16 th anniversary; + Michael Hanak Jr. on 9 th anniversary by Ann Mishurda; + Helen Prokopovich on 31 st anniversary by M/Mrs. John Stanko; + Frank Uadiski on 21 st anniversary by Betty Stefanik; + Annie Lonesky by Nick Lonesky and Mary Griffith; + John and Mary Kohan and Departed Family of + Dolores Mirilovich; + Joseph and Elizabeth Mirilovich and Departed Family of + Alex Mirilovich; + Mary Horner; + Michael and Mary Morochko 2 Fri. 8 AM Intention of the Cathedral Altar Society and Health Intention of June Scherrer by Susan Kalcik; + Eileen Marie Sroka on 37 th anniversary by M/Mrs. David Pesczek; + John Buchko as birthday remembrance by Mike Dorchak; Perpetual: + Mark Andrew Kesselak 3 Sat. 6 PM Vespers DIVINE SERVICES FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 4 Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY Panachida: + May Kopach as birthday remembrance 6 Tue. 7 AM Perpetual: + Frank and Bernadine Evanisko as wedding anniversary remembrance by Gaynell Shrift; + George Dorchak on 43 rd anniversary by M/Mrs. John Antonich; + Michael Bobko as birthday remembrance by Fesko Family 7 Wed. 7 PM St. Nectarios Moleben with Anointing 8 Thu. 7 AM Perpetual: + David Mirilovich; + Julia Mikolaj by husband Andrew, daughter Phyllis and Granddaughter Helen; + Basil, Theresa, Dorothy, George and Michael Kovalik; + John, Catherine, George, Anna, Michael and Anna Holovach 10 Sat. 6 PM Vespers
DIVINE SERVICES FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 11 Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY on the Holyday of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist Strict Fast Commuted Dairy Products Permitted 10:15 SUNDAY SCHOOL Panachida: + Columba Miloro on 53 rd anniversary; + Nicholas Slachta as wedding anniversary remembrance by John and Donna Zizan; + Julia Mikolaj on 11 th anniversary (9/8) by Andrew and Nellie Fetsko 13 Tue. 7 AM + John Kovalic on 29 th anniversary; Perpetual: + John and Anna Kovalic 17 Sat. 8 AM + Betty Koslin as birthday remembrance by Katherine Oravec: Perpetual: + Andrew Mindek; Perpetual: + Michael, John and Anna Kurutz 6 PM Vespers WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST PARISHIONER.We welcome Carol Piechnik to our Cathedral community and wish her many happy years! FATHER DAVID MASTROBERTE will be honored by our Parish on Sunday, August 28 with a coffee social in the Auditorium. Father David served us as our deacon for 14 months. He was ordained a priest on August 13 th. Father David, Pani Vicki and infant Elias Andrew will take up residence in Sharon, PA where Father will administer his first assignment at St. John s Parish. Many Years! Mnohaja L ita! SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL BEGINS! The opening day is Sunday, September 11. There is a class for children of all ages. See the roster published in today s bulletin, and also the Sunday School article by Louise Brudnak, school superintendent. Teachers and Staff will be installed in the Liturgy on Sunday, September 18. CATHEDRAL SENIORS will gather for the monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 13 at 1 PM. The meeting will begin with luncheon hosted by Joan Bost and Susan Kalcik, who will provide the main course. All others are asked to bring a covered dish. SURPRISE EVENT TO FOLLOW!! New members are always welcome. There will be a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. The main course will be listed on it. OUR ACRY CHAPTER will meet on Thursday, September 15 at 6 PM in the Auditorium. All members are needed at the meeting! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO WORK SATURDAY KITCHEN on Saturday, September 17 at the Food Kitchen (across from Yankee Shoe Repair on Bedford Street). Please arrive no later than 11 AM. Thank you for supporting this ministry. MANY THANKS! Our thanks go to Romayne Laichak for creating beautiful new decorations during this Season of Mary during August, September and October. These include the floral piece surrounding the icon on the Sacramental Table, the blue festoons over the main icons, and the vases of summer flowers at the entrance to the Cathedral. We are also most grateful to Joan and Ron Bost for their care of the Seminary grounds which they have tended to over the years during the summer. The flowers and shrubs are beautiful! God bless them for their good work. LOOKING AHEAD..F R E E SPAGHETTI DINNER FOR ALL PARISHIONERS COMPLIMENTS OF THE A.C.R.Y.! WHEN? SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. WHERE? EDUCATIONAL CENTER AT 11 AM. There s a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Please let us know you will be coming by signing the sheet. OUR PARISH FLEA MARKET WAS SUCCESSFUL! THANKS TO DONORS OF ITEMS FOR THEIR SUPPORT, AND ALSO VOLUNTEER WORKERS. PROFIT WAS $763.50. SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE SOCIALS BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER. PLEASE CHOOSE A SUNDAY AND SIGN THE SHEET IN THE VESTIBULE. TRIVIA NIGHT PREPARATIONS ARE UNDER WAY NOW! Letters for table sponsors and round sponsors, plus letters for potential donors of material donations are in the Auditorium on the showcase near the office. Those on the Trivia committee need to pick up these letters and deliver or mail them now. Any questions, please see Pani Miloro. ST. JOHN S FOOD FAIR IN WILPEN is Sunday, August 28 from noon - 5 PM. All ethnic foods available! Takeouts! Bingo! Fr. Tony Joseph extends an invitation to all!
THANK YOU FOR THE FLOWERS! August 28 Altar In memory of mother + Mary Horner and grandparents + Michael and + Mary Morochko requested by Ruth Horner (offerings also received $50 Cathedral and $50 Seminary in memory of grandparents) WISH THEM A HAPPY SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY! 2 Nick Velemirovich 5 Deacon Gregory Benc 7 Randy Lorditch 8 Ron Tinkle 10 John George Muchesko 12 John Buchkoski 13 Gaynell Shrift 14 Andrew Hower 14 Joan Bost 15 Cyndi Lorditch 15 Shirley Jovan 16 Laura Muchesko 17 Mike Kesselak 19 Marlene Matolyak 20 Tate Cuneo 22 Julia Haschak 26 Helen Koval 27 Tiffany Machik 30 Sam Zima CATHEDRAL SENIORS THEATER AND DINNER Don t forget October 11 th and plans to be at Mountain Playhouse (Musical Comedy - Church Basement Ladies ). Ticket money is due no later than August 31 please pay Carol Devine. Dinner will follow (dinner location will be decided at the September meeting.) HAPPY 43 RD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO MIKE & SANDY HASCHAK WHO ARE CELEBRATING ON SEPTEMBER 28 TH. MANY YEARS OF BLESSINGS TO THEM. MNOHAJA L ITA! CAN YOU HELP??? Please see Roxanne Miloro if you have gently used twin fitted and flat sheets. She can use these for some of her hospice patients. Please see her with questions. THE FOLLOWING ARE ITEMS NEEDED BY FAMILY KITCHEN. THESE ITEMS CAN BE BROUGHT TO THE FAMILY KITCHEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 9 AM to 1 PM. coffee flour sugar brown sugar sugar packs creamer packs pepper packs salt packs Sweet-n-Low Equal salt pepper parsley flakes garlic salt season salt paprika poultry seasoning onion salt allspice lemon pepper rosemary Italian seasoning chili powder pepper flakes Non-Food items: Bleach laundry detergent napklins liquid hand soap dishwashing detergent paper towels toilet paper Spic-n-Span cleanser SOS pads scrub pads oven cleaner toilet bowl cleaner rubber gloves plastic aprons hair nets brooms/mops dish towels aluminum foil (wide width) plastic wrap (wide width)
WELCOME TO OUR 2011/2012 SEMINARIANS! Seminarian John Bannon Seminarian Will Bennett Seminarian Joseph Birthisel Seminarian Matt Dutko Seminarian William George Seminarian Jim Janiec Seminarian Daniel Vaskalis SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS The Cathedral Sunday School Program will begin on Sunday, September 11 th. Installation of our teachers is on September 18 th. Classes are for Pre-school through Grade 12. Please remember: Students should attend the Liturgy before Sunday School. Students are excused after Communion, and should report directly to the Educational Center. Classes run from 10:15 AM to 11 AM. On those Sundays following a major holyday, children should remain in church until the end of Liturgy to receive their anointing and blessed bread. A notice will be placed on the Cathedral entrance doors on those Sundays. This year, there will be an adult discussion group which will meet in the Cathedral Auditorium after Liturgy until 11 AM. Leaders will be Father John Brancho, Seminarian Jim Janiec, and Dr. Donald Koval. Parents can use this time enjoying their coffee while waiting for their children. ANYONE is welcome! Let s take this time to discuss and learn about Orthodox traditions, prayers and the Liturgy. Any suggested topic can be discussed. Plan to attend! NEW THIS YEAR: At the end of the school year (May 2012), an event will be planned for all children who attend classes 75% of the time during the school year. We may have a picnic, go to a park, or have some other enjoyable event. Plans are just getting under way. PARENTS -- LET S ALL BE ENCOURAGED TO GET OUR CHILDREN TO ATTEND CLASSES EVERY SUNDAY! 2011/2012 SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Co-ordinators: Dr. Louise Brudnak and Nancy Kobal Hall Monitor: John Kobal PRE-SCHOOL CLASS Pani Magdaline Salley and Helen Koval, Teachers Karina Osmolinsky Ceda Rae Krouse Eilis Birthisel Kurtis Dutko Nicholas Woodling Corey Kasaba PRIMARY CLASS, Grades K, 1, 2 Joyce Kerr and Sem. Bill George, Teachers Cade Krouse Elijah Sakmar Brandon Johnson Olivia Johnson Alex Custer Anna Sophia Birthisel Xenia Kobal John Barley Abigail Barley FIRST CONFESSION CLASS Romayne Laichak, Teacher Katarina Vatavuk Rebecca Miller Connor Kelly Lauren Slate Kalin Bower Daniel Birthisel Emily Muchesko John Muchesko Makenna Fenimore GRADES 3, 4 and 5 Susan Mesko, Teacher Kyra Vatavuk Anastasia Machik Alec Miller Mary Madeleine Birthisel Noah Birthisel Joshua Machik Symeon Kobal GRADES 6, 7 and 8 Sem. Will Bennett, Teacher Erin Eichelberger Tristan Custer Luke Tvarozna Anna Mesko Cameron Fenimore GRADES 9, 10, 11 and 12 Seminarians John Bannon and Matt Dutko, Teachers Helee Karashin Jonah Strenski James Demetras Joey Sally Amy Laichak Michael Miller Anna Demetras Artyum Aminov Brennan Lorditch Noah Sakmar Michael Horbal
A Letter from Saturday s Kitchen Dear Friends: A heartfelt thank you to everyone who so graciously and generously contributed to and supported our Christmas in July campaign. We also thank the many people who helped solicit funds at our Galleria Love Tree. Currently, our campaign grossed $18,522.25 (Cathedral Love Tree - $650, and Galleria Love Tree $4710.25). Local businesses, organizations and private donors funded the remainder. So you know how your donations helped, we have included a list of our disbursements: St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank - $4,000 Family Kitchen weekday meals - $4,000 Saturday Kitchen weekday meals - $4,000 $6,000 will be divided between 19 of the 25 Food Pantries throughout the area. This includes all 11 Pantries in the immediate Johnstown area and the larger ones in the surrounding communities. $200 - $600 will be disbursed to each depending on the number of people they assist. Nanty Glo and West End are the largest and will receive an additional $200 for the Holidays. Although we were very successful with this campaign, there are a few things we want to share. It costs $300 a day (wholesale) to serve a meal to over 200 people daily at the Family Kitchen. Attendance at the Pantries is up from 20 to 31%, and funding has been drastically reduced. It costs St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank around $26,000 every six weeks to furnish food for these Pantries. I ve also included an article (elsewhere in this Bulletin) about our group, explaining who we are and what we do. We will be meeting again on September 22 nd. Again, we extend a most heartfelt thank you, and may God bless all of you dearly. Remermber, together we do make a difference. With much love and appreciation, Joan, Ron and Saturday s Kitchen +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SATURDAY KITCHEN WILL MEET NEXT ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 7 pm IN OUR AUDITORIUM. NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME. LOOK! FREE MONEY FOR THE CATHEDRAL! Here s how Community Days 2011 is taking place once again. You can shop at the Bon Ton on Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12. The coupon booklet sells for $5.00. The Cathedral keeps the entire $5.00. The person purchasing the booklet gets a coupon for $10 off an item of $10 or more. It s a win for the Cathedal and a win for the shopper! All proceeds are for the Cathedral. Buy your book from Pani Baranik after Liturgy over the next 10 weeks.