Divine Liturgy Guide
Sunday, July 2, 2023
5th Sunday After Pentecost
SAT JULY 1: 4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Anthony Shastay by The Lilik Family
SUN JULY 2: 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 5th Sunday After Pentecost
MON JULY 3: Hyacinth Martyr READ Matthew 13:10-23
TUES JULY 4: 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Agnes Tillery by Joe Miclisicak INDEPENDENCE DAY
WED JULY 5: 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +William Snyder by The Lilik Family
THURS JULY 6: 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +WIlliam Skorupka by The Zak Family
FRI JULY 7: 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Blessing for Timothy Myronyuk by The Lilik Family
SAT JULY 8: 4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy Blessing & Peace in Ukraine by The Lilik Family
SUN JULY 9: 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 6th Sunday After Pentecost Blessing for His people
Collection Basket
6/10 & 6/11 $ 872
6/17 & 6/18 $1652
6/24 &6/25 $1226
Thank you to last week’s counters
Dave Pedley and Linda Gerrity
Next Week’s Counters are:
Mike Trusz & Olenka Chandoha-Knott
Happy Birthday and Anniversary!
July 1-7
Birthdays
Glenn Capman – July 3
John Zak – July 3
Randy Knott – July 6
Anniversary
Shane & Theresa (Gaffney) Nesmith – June 24
VIGIL CANDLE SPONSORS: week beginning July 1, 2023
| 1 2 3 | Hanging Eternal Lamp $10 2 Altar Vigil Candles $10 Proskomedia Candles $10 | By: Doris, Greg and Matthew Romancho For: I.M.O. + Wasyl, + Catherine, + William & + Harry Romancho By: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O. + Mary Port – blessed repose JUN 22 By: Parish Family of St. Vladimir’s Church For: Independence Day JULY 4th – God bless America! |
| 4 5 6 7 | 2 Tetrapod Candles $10 Jesus Vigil at Iconostas $5 Mary Vigil at Iconostas $5 St. Nicholas $5 | By: Lilik Family For: Deliverance of Ukraine & Protection of her Defenders By: Sharmayne Tucker For: I.M.O. + Walter Michael Tucker, Jr. By: Biloskirka Family For: I.M.O. + Nicholas and + Nadia Biloskirka By: Regina Kozel For: Anniversary Blessings – Sharon & Chris Calvey JUL 3 |
| 8 9 10 | St. Vladimir Vigil at Iconostas $5 Jesus Entrance Vigil $5 Mary Entrance Vigil $5 | By: Laskowski Family For: I.M.O. + Joseph & + Marlene Laskowski, our parents By: Stella Patrick For: Health and God’s Blessings for Stephen Patrick By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings – Jeffrey Lyden & family |
| 11 12 13 14 15 | Mother of God Statue $10 Altar 7 branch Saturday $5 Altar 7 branch Sunday $5 Blessed Mother (side altar) $5 Jesus (side altar) $5 | By: Her nieces and nephews For: Aunt Helen Ewasko – Health & God’s Blessings By: Fr. Myron & the Faithful of St. Vladimir’s Church For: I.M.O. + Soldiers, + Civilians, + Refugees of Ukraine By: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O. + Ihor Shablovsky By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O. + Joseph and + Esther Linko By: Wife Sharmayne, Sons Michael, Anthony, Matthew For: + Walter Michael Tucker, Jr. – Belated Happy Father’s Day in heaven |
| CONFESSIONFor anyone that would like to receive the holy sacrament of confession you can let Father Myron know and set up a time either before or after Liturgy from Tuesday through Saturday. |
SAINT VLADIMIR
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
Mailing address: 430 N. 7th Ave., Scranton, Pa. 18503-2104
Telephones: Parish Office (570) 342-7023 Fax 342-7130
Website stvladimirscranton.org
REVEREND MYRON MYRONYUK, PASTOR Email: myronyukm@yahoo.com
Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever! Slava Isusu Christu! Slava Na Viky!
Divine Liturgies: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m.,
Holy Days & Weekdays see bulletin
OUR MISSION PARISH: Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
635 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
Sick calls / Communion calls / Home visits/ Emergencies: call parish office.
PRAYER FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those who declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being. Help us to continue a good work begun long ago. Make our vision clear and our will strong. Only in human solidarity will we have liberty and justice in the honor that belongs to every life on earth. Turn our hearts toward the family of nations: to understand the ways of others, to offer friendship, and to find safety only in the common good of all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Summer is the Time for Cemetery Care
A reminder that Summer is the time for Cemetery Care Expenses. Please help us by Donating toward the cost of Grass Cutting, Trimming and Maintenance at our two Cemeteries. You can write your Donation in the proper box on the front of your Weekly Envelope. Thank You for your support of keeping the Resting Place of our Loved Ones beautiful.
- Weekly Vigil Candles available for Sponsorship
Honor a loved one by sponsoring a Vigil Candle which will be lit for them for an entire week. These 7-day candles are available with your special intention starting at only $5. Contact Helen Pagnotti to reserve yours today.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- CHANGE IN LOCATION FOR WEEKEND LITUGy
Due to the expected higher temperatures in the weeks to come Divine Liturgy ON THE WEEKENDS ONLY will be celebrated in the church hall STARTING JULY 8th AND 9th. We will be utilizing the air conditioning on the weekends; weekday Liturgies will continue to be in the church.
- Collection for Church Repairs this Weekend
A reminder that Donations for Church repairs can be made this Weekend, July 1st & 2nd. Please use the specially marked envelope to make your contribution. Thank you to everyone for your generosity toward the upkeep of our buildings and property.
- Independence Day Divine Liturgy
This Tuesday, July 4th, we will have an Independence Day Divine Liturgy at 9:00am. Begin your July 4th by coming to Church to thank God for all the good things bestowed on our country.
- New Church Linens from Ukraine
Fr. Myron has brought back 2 new sets of Church Linens made in Ukraine for our Parish. A set of green and a set of blue. Cost is $400 per set. If you would like to donate toward the cost of these beautiful Church Linens, mark an envelope “Church Linens” and drop it in the collection basket. Thank you for your generosity to St. Vladimir’s.
Pastoral Letter of Ukrainian Bishops on Mental Health
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The war in Ukraine continues to cause terrible suffering for countless individuals. We see the deep wounds caused by the war’s devastating destruction, maiming injury, and innumerable deaths. Yet, there is another kind of suffering that we tend to not discuss openly: the psychological traumas inflicted by the violence of war and mental health in general. Dr Hans Kluge, head of the World Health Organization’s Europe region. writes about the war in Ukraine, “Almost 10 million people at the present time are potentially at risk of mental disorders such as acute stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, and post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD.” He goes on to state, “The greatest needs are in areas most severely impacted by the conflict, but populations in relatively safer parts of the country are also affected”. Aid groups say that damage to mental health will be the most devastating legacy of the war in Ukraine. Furthermore, 14 million people have been uprooted from their homes. Forced displacement is associated with various forms of stress and trauma, which are frequently overlooked and minimized. The psychological distress associated with forced displacement is considered equivalent to the death of a loved one. Emigration radically changes everything: geography, language, culture, circle of friends, the way people interact with one another, and often even one’s profession. Sometimes there are distorted feelings of guilt or shame for being alive and safe while others are dying in Ukraine. Sudden disruptions in social connections can isolate and amplify loneliness. Children are especially vulnerable to traumatic events during displacement and the post-migration stressors they continue to be exposed to. Data suggest that refugee children have much greater mental health needs compared to the general population. Anxiety, sadness, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, anger and unexplained physical symptoms are all normal reactions to abnormal situations and reflect the nervous system’s response to a heightened state of alertness, or “fight/flight” to protect a person from danger. For most people, these symptoms improve over time if basic needs are met, and they have social support. However, when one experiences repetitive, unpredictable threats to their personhood, the likelihood of developing complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD) increases. What can we do? There is no simple answer. Our faith calls us to fellowship, our God calls us to communion. We need to find ways to share our plight with trusted individuals and engage in a supportive community where we can receive help. When we can speak and feel really listened to, then we are on the path toward recovery and healing. Knowing that there is someone who cares can change the life of a person who is suffering. God cares. We are called to care for each other. It is within supportive communities that we can also discover ways to give of ourselves, which also helps us adapt to new circumstances. Like the Good Samaritan in the Gospel, we must be attentive to the needs of others, listen, offer respect, consideration, and love. Jesus’ ministry was one of hope and healing. In imitating Christ, we provide hope and healing to others.
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please include in your prayers those members of our parish who are in hospitals, care homes, rehabilitation facilities & those who are not able to join us actively in our church community.
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