350 Saints Peter & Paul UOC 8410 West 131st St. Palos Park, IL 60464 Rev. Vasyl Sendeha Rector www.sspeterandpauluoc.net Rev.vasyl@yahoo.com 708-361-5165 Parish Council John Beck Sisterhood of St. Anne Josephine Hobert Church School Director Pat Wolsko Church Choir Director George Cepynsky Sr. UOL Harry Oryhon Caregiving Com. Harry Oryhon Seraphim Group Vacant 50/50 Club Michael Gbur Brotherhood of St. Constantine John Policzszuk Parish News 34th Annual Chicken & Pork Roast took place on Sunday September 17, 2017 What a great turn out! Parishioners and guests had a great time sharing delicious meal in a friendly atmosphere. Literally finger-licking chicken you didn t want to use a fork to eat it. You had to get every piece of it. Mouthwatering roasted pork loins and baby back ribs, served with baked potatoes, corn on a cob, baked beans, and coleslaw with bread and butter. Desert table was heavily laden with huge variety of homemade baked goods donated by our talented
bakers of the parish family. Church National Essay Contest award certificates were distributed to the participants. This year we had 50 essays submitted for the Annual National Contest. 42 children and 8 adults essay entries. This is a proud year for our parish to have the most essay participants among all the parishes of the UOC of USA. Thank you to PM Olenka for being on top of it. All of the proceeds raised at the dinner will be sent to hurricane victims at our sister parishes in Florida. We were blessed to raise $1080.00 at the dinner. Moreover, Sr. UOL chapter would like to add to this amount $500.00. If you would like to contribute to this fundraiser, you can do so next Sunday by marking your donation hurricane victims. Our gratitude goes to our chef for the day Dr. Harry Oryhon and his helpers Dr. Jeremy Oryhon, Richard Ganske and Elias Gordan. Thank you to the morning set up crew and the serving crew, the bakers of our parish for such a variety of homemade goods abd the cleaning team. Thank you to Noreen Neswick for selling the tickets and to all, who have come and invited their family and friends. All of you made it happen. Delicious meal, great fellowship for a good cause! May God bless you and reward you hundredfold. Those, who weren t present, missed a great meal and good time. Mark your calendars, Parish family Thanksgiving Dinner aka Turkey Shoot and visit of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel, blessing of the remodeled Church Temple is Sunday November 12, 2017. In Christ, Fr. Vasyl 2
350 Today 16th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone seven. Sunday before the Universal Elevation of the Precious and Life-Creating Cross of the Lord Venerable Theodora of Alexandria (490). Venerable Silouan, elder of Mt. Athos (1938). Martyrs Demetrius, his wife Euanthia, and their son Demetrian at Skepsis on the Hellespont (1st c.). Martyrs Diodorus, Didymus, and Diomedes of Laodicea (4th c.). Martyr Ia of Persia and 9,000 Martyrs with her (363). Venerable Euphrosynus the Cook of Alexandria (9th c.). Venerable Deiniol, abbot of Bangor, bishop in Wales (584) (Celtic & British). 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Matthew 25:14-30 Galatians 6:11-18 Sunday before Elevation John 3:13-17 Sunday before Elevation Reader of the Hours - Ray Fischer Reader of the Eng. Epist. Ray Fischer Reader of the Ukr. Epist. Halyna Kashpar Wednesday September 27 Feast of the Elevation of the Cross Divine Liturgy at 9:00am Saturday September 30 Vespers at 6:00 pm Sunday October 1 17th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone eight. Sunday after the Universal Elevation of the Precious and Life-Creating Cross of the Lord Venerable Eumenes, bishop of Gortyna (7th c.). Martyr Ariadne of Phrygia (2nd c.). Martyrs Sophia and Irene of Egypt (3rd c.). Martyr Castor of Alexandria. 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1 Matthew 15:21-28 Galatians 2:16-20 Sunday after Elevation Mark 8:34-9:1 Sunday after Elevation Reader of the Hours - open Reader of the Eng. Epist. Natalie Cepynsky Reader of the Ukr. Epist. PM Olenka 3
Sunday School This is a summary of our Sunday School classes for this year, as well as a very brief explanation of the goals and areas of concentration for each class. Periodic updates from specific classes will follow throughout the year. Preschool: Early Childhood books, stories and related activities focusing on God's love for us, coming to church and prayers will be the main focus for this group. Grades 1 and 2: This group of children will focus on learning about a Loving God and how this applies to their world, the Orthodox Church and the teachings from the Bible. They will also be learning important prayers, the Ten Commandments, Holy Sacraments and preparing for the sacrament of the First Holy Confession. Grades 3 and 4: As a follow-up to their First Confession, these students will focus on learning more about our Divine Liturgy, the physical parts of an Orthodox Church, the Sacraments and Beatitudes and other services of the Church and how these relate to parts of the Bible. Middle School/Junior High: Students at this level will begin with a review of their understanding of the important aspects of our Christian Faith in the liturgy, prayers, the Ten Commandments, the Creed and the relationship of these to portions of the Bible. They will continue to study Christ's teachings through the study of his parables and how they apply to students' daily lives. High School: This group will begin with an inquiry of what students know and understand about our Orthodox Faith and what they want to know in applying this in their daily lives. We are always open to questions and suggestions. Sincerely, Pat Wolsko, Director 4
350 Parish Council Parish Council Monthly meeting is TODAY after the Coffee Hour. Representatives of the parish organizations are encouraged to attend. Faith & Photography Contest Champions of the Faith There are four age groups, each provided with a different topic based on the theme Champions of the Faith. The contestant is able to photograph something that inspires them based on the topic requirements. More information in the flyer by the bulletins or at www.uocyouth.org or www.uocyouth@aol.com Make sure to review the rules and regulations to make sure your photo makes the grade. Submit your photo by November 1, 2017 to www.uocyouth@aol.com with the needed entry form. The photos will be displayed online until December 15, 2017. At that time our winners and runners-up will be announced. The world is also able to vote! On-line voting will be accepted for a People s Choice Winner! Winning Prizes: 1st Place Winners will receive a waterproof sports action camera! 2nd Place Winners will receive an Amazon Gift Card! All participants will receive a small gift of thanks for their participation! Sisterhood of St. Anne God bless our volunteers. There were not many, but we have accomplished our task. Pierogy Stuffed Cabbage sale of August 31 was an unbelievable success. We were sold out of everything by 3:00pm Next Pierogy Working days are: Sunday October 1 make cheese balls Monday October 2 8:00am make Cheese and plum pierogies Tuesday October 3 8:00am make Pot & SK balls Wednesday October 4 8:00am make Pot & SK pierogies Thursday October 5 - Sale from Noon 4:00pm WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! We can t continue to do the work without enough volunteers. 5
Eternal Light In loving Memory of Sister + Dorothy Bruce and Sister + Marie Paszkewicz by Katie & Barbara Bruce In memory of Tony Beck given by his children Anthony Beck & Susan Ziegler - $100.00 Seven Day Vigil Candles Edward & Liliana Roviaro for God s blessing for Kateryna Czerniak on her Birthday! For the health & God s blessing of Family Members by Alvine & Mike Gbur For the health of my sick parents Pavlo and Polina in Ukraine by Halyna Kashpar For the health of Victor, Nadiana, Vasile, Oxana, Ciprian, Andreea, Viorel, Denis, Mihail, Dumitru, Olia, Ana, Cristina, Valeriu, Sergiu, Elena, Nicolai, Cheorghi, Ira, Victor, Valentyn, Daniel, Ion, Alexandru by Valeriu God s blessings for our expecting mothers Olga, Elena, Alina, Asta, Aimee & Olenka by Fr. Vasyl For the health and quick recovery of Fr. David by Fr. Vasyl For the health of Fr. Vasyl Dovhan by Fr. Vasyl In memory of Vasilie, Ion, Volinta, Olia, Ion, Vasile, Vera, Valenina, Lilia & Stefan by Vakeriu Prayer Corner for the Month of September We ask all of you to remember in your prayers the following individuals, who are in need of God's healing and grace: Ethel Smith, Michael P, Stephanie Luchyn, Catherine Hladky, Andrew Hladky, Wally and Ann Podlecki, Alexandra Pawlenko, Valentina Schacht, Susan Hendrixson, Rayan, 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, Chloe Mckinney, Yuriy Zmysly, Paul Jr & Dorothy Seliga, Wolodymer Kashpar, Nick Kapusta, Priest Vasyl Dovhan, Priest David Clooney, Frankie, Zachary, Alexander, Paul, Dolores. If there is anyone who is in need of prayers, and you want to add them to the prayer corner, please notify Fr. Vasyl. If you would like me to visit with the Sacraments of the Holy Confession and Eucharist, please call the rectory to set up an appointment. I will gladly visit everyone Fr. Vasyl 6
125 Years of Orthodox Christianity Greater Chicago Pan Orthodox Celebration. 80 Pan Orthodox Parishes. 12 Jurisdictions. First Orthodox communities established in 1892 by Orthodox immigrants form Greece, Carpatho Rus & Serbia THIS Saturday, September 30, 2017. 10 AM -Hierarchical Pan Orthodox Divine Liturgy. Lane Tech Auditorium2501 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60618 3PM 125th Celebration Banquet at Chicago O'Hare Marriott, 8535 West Higgins Road, Chicago. Trip to Holy land 2017 This year s Ukrainian Orthodox Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with His Eminence Metropolitan Antony for 11 Days. November 5-15, 2017 Land and Air from Newark $3,395.00 For More Information Contact: Select International Tours at 1 800-842-4842 kristine@select-intl.com www.selectinternationaltours.com 350 Donation to Building Fund in memory of Howard Brooks Richard Kimak in memory of God s faithful son Howard Brooks $100.00 John & MaryJo Grzymski $50.00 Bible & Faith Study Group Next Bible Study group meeting is Wednesday September 27 at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in joining the study, please see Fr. Vasyl Memorial Panahyda Today: In memory of Sister + Marie Paszkewicz by Barbara & Katie Bruce 7
Coffee Hour Schedule We kindly remind to provider and set aside snacks/food/ drinks for our children who attend Sunday School. Today -- Carol Redmerski and Laura Drewno October 1 -- Alla & Mary Jo Grzymski October 8 -- Pat Beck and Janet Beck October 15 -- Andrea Manson & Janet Milton October 22 -- Megan & John Hryn October 29 -- PANCAKE FLIP Sr. UOL 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 Parish Family Thanksgiving Dinner and Visit of His Grace Archbishop Daniel. Blessing of the remodeling of the Church Temple Sunday November 12, 2017 Church Humor What Does Cause Arthritis?? A drunken man who smelled like a beer sat down on a subway seat next to a priest. The man's tie was stained; his face was smeared with red lipstick, and a half empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began to read. After a few minutes the man turned to the priest and asked "Say Father, what causes arthritis?" "The priest replies "My son, it's caused by loose living, being with cheap wicked women, too much alcohol and contempt for your fellow man". "Well I'll be darned" the drunk muttered, returning to his newspaper. The priest thinking about what he said nudged the drunk and apologized. "I'm sorry to come on so strong. How long have you had arthritis?" "I don't have it, Father. I was just reading here that the Pope does." 8