Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church 114 Palace Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23185-2942 Church (757) 220-8098 Rectory (757) 585-2787 Website http://www.ascensionva.org; Facebook Served by Reverend Father Alex Shuter, Pastor Sun May 20 Tue May 22 Wed May 23 Thu May 24 Sun May 27 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. PENTECOST SUNDAY 5 th HRAMOTY Acts 2:1-11 John 7:37-52 and 8:12 ECF Classes Health and God s blessing for ADITHIA and SASHA KUSNO requested by Betty Mae Hertz Hramoty followed by Mirovanja Rescheduled Advisory meeting moved to Tuesday Health and God s blessing for LINDA and MICHAEL LECHMAN requested by Monica Ruscus Coffee Hour Discussion Group Advisory Board meeting in the Conference Room + For the blessed repose of the soul of + DONALD NOONAN requested by Christine Noonan Moleben in Church Private prayers at home SUNDAY OF ALL SAINTS Hebrews 11:32 12:2a Matthew 10:32 33, 37-38 & 19:27-30 ECF Classes Health and God s blessing for JOSEPH PETRO requested by Betty Mae Hertz and Elisabeth Branden
~ASCENSION GIFT/BOOK SHOP~ Come in and browse the Gift Shop/Bookstore Some items are hand-made and some are one-of-a-kind You do not know what you are missing treasurers are hidden VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://www.ascensionva.org and we are on FACEBOOK Advisory Board meeting rescheduled totuesday, 5/22 @ 6 p.m. Dr. Marc Picconi has agreed to be Ascension s FINANCIAL AUDITOR. Saturday May 19 the MEN S CLUB served an Italian Dinner in St. Phillip s Hall. Thank you to our chef s for the great food, service, drinks and fun. Thank you to all who attended to make this another success! OLD TESTAMENT GRILLERS will be grilling pork tenderloin and kielbasa for June 3rd. Don t forget the great sides that go with these meats, and the desserts! The guys thank you!! HAPPY MAY BIRTHDAY 20 th Larry Drumtra 25 th Oksana Mytulynska 26 th Gloria Flinn-Linderman 29 th Dr. Jeffrey Sotack 29 th Rev. Fr. Bob Chope The MEN S CLUB of Ascension of Our Lord parish announces its 2018 Scholarship Program. Candidates for the scholarship must be registered and active members of the parish, between the ages of 17 and 28 years old. They must have been accepted or registered at an accredited college, university or trade school for the 2018-2019 school term. For a complete list of guidelines and an application form, please contact MICHAEL LECHMAN Chairman of the Scholarship Committee at 757-880-5093. Deadline is June 30, 2018. JUNE 2018 Sunday June 3 First Solemn Communion for five (5) of our children Sunday June 3 Pot Luck Sunday Pork Tenderloin & Kielbasa Tuesday June 5 ASCENSION LADIES GUILD meeeting at 6:30 p.m. Sunday June 10- MEN S CLUB Breakfast Sandwich Sale after Liturgy Thursday June 14- I Don t Give A Stitch Quilters 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Sunday June 17 Father s Day Sun Mon Tue, June 17, 18, 19 St. Luke s Icon Guild Saturday June 30 Deadline for Scholarship applications JULY 2018 Sunday July 1- Pot Luck Sunday All American favorites-hot dogs & hamburgers Thursday July 12- I Don t Give A Stitch Quilters 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Sun Mon Tue, July 15, 16, 17 St. Luke s Icon Guild Tuesday July 17 Men s Club meeting AUGUST 2018 Sunday Aug 5 OTG Pot Luck luncheon Thur-Fri-Sat- Aug 16,17,18 - I Don t Give A Stitch Quilters 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday Aug 19 MEN S CLUB Breakfast Sandwich sale Sun Mon Tue- Aug 19, 20, 21 St. Luke s Icon Guild Thur-Fri-Sat- Aug 23,24,25 Youth Camp
Finance: Myron Kotyk, Dr. Jeff Sotack, Dr. Marc Picconi Financial Auditor: Dr. Marc Picconi Coffee Hour Discussion Group: Linda Lechman Ladies Guild: Ann Merkley, Donna Ross, Betta LaBanish, Monica M. Ruscus Liturgical: Lisa Edwards, Don Merkley, Mary Jean Sotack Men s Club: Mike Olson, John Alexander, David Efimetz, Adi Kusno Outreach: Betty Mae Hertz Property: Tom McGraw, Don Merkley, Ory Stefaniw, Mary Jean Sotack Publicity: Mary Jean Sotack Security: Mike Olson Trustees: Don Merkley, Michael Olson, Monica M. Ruscus Ushers Lector Recorders Security Schedule for Sunday Volunteers Our thanks to all of you who volunteer any day of the week! This Week (May 20) Next Week (May 27) Adithia Kusno Patty Duttry Lisa Branden Chris Noonan & Ory Stefaniw Danny & Matt Montgomery -- Don Merkley Nadia Carden Patty Duttry & Lisa Montgomery Lee Alexander & Joe Hampton Thank you for your contributions (May 13, 2018) Offertory Recorders are reminded to complete an Operating Account ( 401) deposit slip to be included in the Bank Bag. Thank you Offertory & Monthly Dues 1, 238.85 Candles 48.50 Hramoty 20.00 $1,307.35 $0.00 Mortgage donations this week Mortgage donations to date: $57,520.05 Candle and Prayer Intentions for MAY Sanctuary Lamp The lamp is burning for health and God s blessings for the MARGAN FAMILY requested by Katarina Margan Christ the Teacher The candle burns for health and God s blessings for LARRY DRUMTRA requested by Mary Ann Drumtra Theotokos and Child The candle burns for health and God s blessings for MARK NOONAN requested by Christine Noonan Saint Nicholas The candle burns for health and God s blessings for MYRON ANDREW KOTYK requested by Myron and Deborah Kotyk Saint John the Baptizer The candle burns for health and God s blessings for MINDY and EVERETTE MOORE requested by Linda and Michael Lechman Tetrapod The candles are burning for Unsponsored Protection of the Theotokos- The candles burn for health and God s blessings for MARY, MICHAEL, LILY and DAISY OLSON requested by Lee and Kathy Alexander Information regarding the SACRAMENTS and SACRAMENTALS Father Alex is available for the HOLY MYSTERY OF RECONCILIATION before Divine Liturgy on Sunday (10:00 a.m.) or a half hour before weekly Liturgy or by appointment. MIROVANJA, a sacramental blessing with holy oil, which is applied to the forehead in the sign of the cross by the priest while proclaiming the appropriate greeting of the season. After kissing the hand cross, take a piece of the blessed bread.