304 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 Noreen Neswick Sisterhood of St. Anne Josephine Hobert Church School Director Victoria Rak Church Choir Director George Cepynsky Sr. UOL Harry Oryhon Caregiving Com. Harry Oryhon Seraphim Group Howard Brooks 50/50 Club Michael Gbur Brotherhood of St. Constantine John Policzszuk From the Pastor Do you feel you are a part of our parish community? To be a part of the parish Church, we should be living parish life! Being active doesn t only mean to come to Church services every Sunday or every other Sunday. There is much more that takes place in the life of the parish family. There is much more you can be involved in besides worship on Sundays. You are more than wanted to be a part of the community, you are vitally needed to be the part of the community to ensure its grows and bright future. Every member should be engaged in participation of some kind, when it comes to carrying out the mission of the church. There is a variety of ministries one can engage himself or herself. From singing in the choir, assisting at the altar to teaching in the Sunday School, helping the sisterhood or heading numerous committees and or projects in the parish. The parish priests and council members cannot do it all. What are your interests, needs, desires or challenges you would like to undertake?
Invest your God given talents for the sake of your parish family! It is your place, you have the ability and right to make it the way you want it. All it takes is a little bit of dedicated time and effort to be involved. Your ideas, your zealousness will be embraced with open arms. Yes, you have a lot of important responsibilities in your life. Yes, you are busy with your work, house, children other family responsibility. We all do. Being a responsible parishioner is one of the vital responsibilities in our spiritual life. It is our spiritual life not someone else s. Those are our souls and the souls of our children that are at stake. If we are not going to do it, who else would do it? Hoping that someone else will do it for us, will have a terrible outcome. Take care of your soul, take care of your spiritual house. This is not the parish of someone else; it is our parish, our spiritual home. Everyone wants to better his or her home, work on bettering your parish. Be involved, be outspoken, be a part of this community and not just a visitor on Sunday mornings. Fr. Vasyl To see a change we might need to change our mindset Move from revival to relevance As a church, it isn't about reviving or redeveloping a dying or struggling church. It's about being relevant in one's community -- visibly living out Christ's presence in our neighborhood. Moving from the mindset of revival to relevance is vital to determining the future of the church. Revival can put the congregation's focus inward to think about what to do to increase membership, increase tithes, and build the church back up to where it used to be. Relevance is about figuring out the current identity and gifts of the church now and matching that with the needs of the community. Relevance is not about survival, but about recognizing no matter the size of the congregation. Christ is calling you to use your gifts in a particular way for a particular reason. Sometimes, this does lead to a revival of the church in energy, in numbers, and in significance. Sometimes, it means recognizing that the ministry of the church exists beyond the actual existence of our congregation. Maybe it is time to bless others ministries or new church developments with our church buildings or financial assets. Maybe it is time for the legacy of our parish to live on through the ministry to the outside community that surrounds us. Being relevant causes us to not be selfish about what we want, but to also look at what Christ is calling us to do in ways we never could imagine possible. 2
304 Today 17th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone eight. Hieromartyr Dionysius (Dennys) the Areopagite, and with him Martyrs Rusticus and Eleutherius (96).Venerable Dionysius, recluse of the Kiev Caves (15th c.). Venerable John the Chozebite, bishop of Caesarea in Palestine (532). Blessed Hesychius the Silent of Mt. Horeb (6thc.). Hieromartyr Dionysius, archbishop of Alexandria and eight martyrs with him (257-8). 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1 Luke 6:31-36 Reader of the Hours - open Reader of the Eng. Epist. open Reader of the Ukr. Epist. Halyna Kashpar No Vespers Fr. Vasyl in NJ for the Saturday, October 22 Sobor 18th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone one. Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787). Martyrs Eulampius and Eulampia at Nicomedia and 200 Martyrs with them (296). Martyr Theotecnus of Antioch (4th c.). Sunday Venerable Bassian of Constantinople (ca. 458). October 23 Venerable Theophilus the Confessor of Bulgaria (716). St. Paulinus, archbishop of York (644) (Celtic & British). St. Pinytus, bishop of Knossos in Crete (2nd. c.). Zographou Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "Of the Akathist". 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Luke 7:11-16 Hebrews 13:7-16 Fathers John 17:1-13 Fathers Reader of the Hours - Jeremy Oryhon Reader of the Eng. Epist. Jeremy Oryhon Reader of the Ukr. Epist. PM Olenka 3
Save the date Saturday October 29 at 1:00pm Pierogiy Workers Appreciation Dinner Friday, November 4 from 6:00pm 9:00pm Free Family Fun Night Sunday November 13 after Liturgy-Turkey Shoot Dinner& Lottery Sunday, November 20 at 2:00pm - Pinot s palette painting social Sunday School Teachers Corner This past Sunday our 4 th through 7 th graders had a lesson on the Colors as well as symbols of Orthodoxy Did you ever stop and wonder about the changes in color that can be seen in the priest's vestments, Altar table cloth, chalice and disc covers? Even the curtain in the royal doors, as well as the glass votives in the hanging vigil lamps in front of the icons on the iconostasis are changed throughout the year. Like the changes in colors associated with the seasons there are variations in colors within the Church. These changes reflect the mood that is associated with the season or major feast days. In the Orthodox Church, there are typically six (or seven) liturgical colors used: white, green, purple/black, red, blue, and gold. There are slight variations according to what the priest or parish might have available. Green for Pentecost(The color of plants & new life) Blue color for feasts of the Theotokos & Lenten Services (color of humanity & the heavens Red for Feasts of the Martyrs & the Nativity Fast (Color of martyrs blood, divinity & royalty) Black for Lent (Mourning) Purple - for Lent (Repentance) White for Pascha, Christmas & Transfiguration (Purity) Gold for all other times (Color of Virtue) ~Yours in Christ,Miss Debbie & Miss Karen 4
304 Parish Council We apologize for some dust as we remodel our Church Temple. The work has already started. Some of the pews on the left side of the building were removed to be refinished. Please make yourselves comfortable in the pews located in the middle section of the temple. The parish council has voted to enhance the beauty of our place of worship. The carpet in the Church is 17 years old. The pews are 37 years old. We will be removing the old carpeting and installing new carpeting in the Nave of the Church Temple. We will tile the sanctuary. We will be removing and refinishing the pews. The project will cost us $50,000.00 Our Sisterhood of St. Anne has committed to help tremendously with the project. However, more funds are needed. With this in mind we are asking our parish family to contribute to the best of their ability to help us defray the coast of the repairs. It is important to upkeep our place of worship and to pass it on to the next generations! Yours in Christ, Noreen Neswick, of the parish council Donations to the Building Fund Dorothy Husayko $100.00 Sisterhood of St. Anne New Date for Pierogi Workers Appreciating Dinner is Saturday October 29. Mark your calendar We need Volunteers! Even if you can help for an hour or two. Your help will be greatly appreciated. We are not making pierogis on Monday October 17 Next pierogi working days are October 30 November 2, 2016 5
Seven Day Vigil Candles Happy Birthday to Josephine Hobert. Many Years! For the health of the unnamed good Samaritan who stopped on a busy road in downtown Chicago to help me in my disabled car. God bless you! Karen Larson For the health of Nick Kocelko, Alec Masur, Hannah Masur and Markian Masur by the Masur Family For the health of my father Paul in Ukraine by Halyna Kashpar For the health of my mother Polina on her Birthday October 14 by Halyna Kashpar For the health of Toni Marie by PM Olenka For the health of my sister Sandra and for successful knee surgery by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Seliga Jr For the improvement of our health by Mr. & Mrs Paul Seliga Jr. For the health of Maria Omelian by Fr. Vasyl Janet Milton In blessed memory of my Godmother, Aunt Irene. Memory Eternal. Janet Milton in blessed memory of Monte Milton In memory of our mother Florence Bednarz & Mary Seliga by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Seliga Jr. In memory of our Fathers Paul Seliga & Frank Badnarz by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Seliga Jr. In memory of our Late Father Borys James Czornyj & Mother Anna Czornyj with love from daughter Laryssa & son Walter In memory of my parents Ivana & Emilia by Volodymer Kashpar Prayer Corner for the Month of October We ask all of you to remember in your prayers the following individuals, who are in need of God's healing and grace: Josephine Hobart, Anthony Bendy, Leona Jaksich, Katie Bruce, Maria Omelian, Theodor Larson, Sammy Cucci, John Batura, Anatol Bilyk, Patti Faye, Toni Marie Klavin, Hazel Gardiner, Michael Kimak, Yuriy Zmysly, Paul Jr & Dorothy Seliga, Sherry Howard, Wolodymer Kashpar, Nick Kapusta, Priest Vasyl Dovhan, Frankie, Zachary, Alexander. If there is anyone who is in need of prayers, and you want to add them to the prayer corner, please notify Fr. Vasyl. 6
304 2016 Winter Mission Trip to Ukrainian Orphanage Consistory Office of Christian Charity in cooperation with the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA winter missionary trip to Znamyanka Orphanage for the faithful of our Church will take place 21-30 December, 2016. The cost of the Mission Trip, which includes the flight, in country travel, lodging and food, is $2,300. For more info see Fr. Vasyl. 100th Anniversary Celebration St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral celebrates 100 years of service. Sunday, Ocotber 30th, 2016 Hierachial Divine Liturgy at 10:00am 2250 W. Cortez St. Chicago, IL 60622 followed by Centennial Banquet at Ukrainian Cultural Center 2247 W. Chicago Ave. Chciago, IL 60622 1:00pm Cocktails More info: 773-278-2827 Bible & Faith Study Group Next Bible Study group meeting is October 26 at 6:30pm. We will continue discussing the Feast of Nativity of Theotokos as well as Feast of Elevation of the Holy Cross and the prescribed readings for that day. Church Humor Pinot's Palette Social Event Join us for the afternoon of fun and fellowship. Pinot s Pallet painting class at the Church Hall on Sunday November 20 at 2:00 pm. Not a fundraising event. Fee only to cover the cost of the Pinot s Palette workshop. For more info see PM Olenka At the pearly gates, St. Peter greeted a priest and congressman and gave them their room assignments. "Pastor, here are the keys to one of our nicest efficiency units. And for you, Mr. Congressman, the keys to our finest penthouse suite." "This is unfair!" cried the priest. "Listen," St. Peter said, "priests are a dime a dozen up here, but this is the first congressman we've ever seen." 7
Coffee Hour Schedule Today -- Andrea Manson & Janet Milton October 23 -- Megan and John Hryn October 30 -- Pancake Flip Sr. UOL November 6 - Pat Ciapinski and Karoline Ciapinski-O Neill November 13 - ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOT & DINNER November 20 Mary Lamantia & family thank you for volunteering November 27 - UOL SUNDAY Sr. UOL POTLUCK If you would like to volunteer for the Coffee Hour, or need to reschedule please see Dr. Harry Oryhon call 708-301-5565 or email harrymolars@aol.com Parish Family Thanksgiving Dinner Join Our Parish Family for Annual Turkey Shoot Dinner on Sunday November 13 Adult $15.00. Students $8.00. Kids under 10 Free. Don t forget to buy Turkey Shoot Raffle for a chance to win $20.00 gift cards Please make your reservations with Noreen Neswick. Veterans in need food drive October 2 November 20 Our parish family is going to participate in the Local Veteran s Food drive, which began in 2009 as a dream to help provide a Thanksgiving Meal to roughly 15 Veteran s who would not have otherwise had one. The project has grown along with the need.different businesses, clubs, schools, and churches help collect non-perishable food items that are assembled by volunteers and delivered approximately 7-8 food baskets per Veteran and their families over a two day Thanksgiving period. This year, the request has grown upwards towards a 1,000 local Veterans. 8