Divine Liturgy Guide
Sunday, July 16, 2023
Fathers of the Six Ecumenical Council
SAT JULY 15: 4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Paraskevia Tutka by Peter Tutka & Family
SUN JULY 16: 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Fathers of the Six Ecumenical Council
MON JULY 17: Marina Great Martyr READ Matthew 16:1-6
TUES JULY 18: Hyacinth and Emilian Martyrs READ Matthew 16:6-12
WED JULY 19: Macrina Venerable READ Matthew 16:20-24
THURS JULY 20: Elijah Great Prophet READ Luke 4:22-30
FRI JULY 21: Simeon and John Venerables READ Matthew 17:10-18
SAT JULY 22: 4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Michael Mc Connell by Helen Pagnotti
SUN JULY 23: 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Fathers of the Six Ecumenical Council Blessing for His people
Collection Basket
7/1 & 7/2 $973
Thank you to last week’s counters
Dorothy Kowalchick & Debbie Dommes
Next Week’s Counters are:
Dave Pedley and Linda Gerrity
Happy Birthdays and Anniversaries
July 15 – 21
Birthday
Volodymyr Smirnov – July 18
Anniversary of ordination
Father Myron – July 20
VIGIL CANDLE SPONSORS: week beginning July 15, 2023
| 1 2 3 | Hanging Eternal Lamp $10 2 Altar Vigil Candles $10 Proskomedia Candles $10 | By: Tucker Family For: I.M.O. + Walter Michael Tucker, Jr. By: Lilik Family For: Deliverance of Ukraine & Protection of her Defenders By: Mark and Leslie For: God bless Fr. Myron – 20 yrs of Holy Priesthood JUL 20 |
| 4 5 6 7 | 2 Tetrapod Candles $10 Jesus Vigil at Iconostas $5 Mary Vigil at Iconostas $5 St. Nicholas $5 | By: Fr. Myron & the Faithful of St. Vladimir’s Church For: I.M.O. + Soldiers, + Civilians, + Refugees of Ukraine By: Laskowski Family For: Wedding Anniversary Blessings – Jeff & Cindy Jenner JUL 17 By: Biloskirka Family For: I.M.O. + Nicholas and + Nadia Biloskirka By: Regina Kozel For: Blessings for Fr. Myron – Ordination Anniversary JUL 20 |
| 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: Parish Family of St. Vladimir’s Church For: Safety of pilgrims and travelers By: Fr. Myron & the Faithful of St. Vladimir’s Church For: Commemoration of St. Vladimir, our patron saint JUL 15 By: Servant of God For: Safety of persecuted Christians By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O. + Joseph and + Esther Linko By: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O. + Ihor Shablovsky |
| 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 to St. Vladimir
Holy Prince Vladimir, you were like a merchant in search of fine pearls. By sending servants to Constantinople, you found Christ, the priceless pearl. He appointed you to be another Paul, washing away in baptism your physical and spiritual blindness. We celebrate your memory, asking you to pray for us, your spiritual Children.
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.
- WINNER! WINNER! CHICKEN DINNER!
Please support our sister parish in Wilkes-Barre this week. Chicken dinner. Wednesday, July 19. 4-7pm Take out only. $15 – 1/2 chicken, baked potato, macaroni salad, roll & butter and dessert. Pre orders encouraged. 570-829-3051. Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, North River and West Chestnut Streets, Wilkes-Barre (next to General Hospital Parkade).
- REFLECTIONS ON YOUR FAVORITE PRAYERS
Wednesday, July 19. St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 700 Oak St., Taylor. 6pm-8pm. All are welcome including children. Spend an evening with speakers who will present their favorite prayer and speak as to why it is their favorite. Maybe you will get a new prayer for yourself!!!!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- July collection for Church Repairs total over $200!
This month’s collection for Church Repairs totaled $220. Thank you to all of our Parishioners for donating towards the cost of the upkeep of our buildings and property.
- 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.
- Announcements
Please mark your calendars! St. Joseph Melkite Greek-Catholic Church annual Lebanese-American food Fest 130 N. St. Frances Cabrini Ave, Scranton Friday, August 11: 4-9pm Saturday August 12: 4-9pm Sunday August 13: 1-7pm Middle Eastern food and pastries, local food favorites, basket raffle, instant bingo and more Support our friends!
- Collection for Insurance this Weekend
A reminder that Donations toward our Insurance Costs can be made this weekend, July 15th & 16th. Please use the specially marked envelope in your collection packet. Thank you for your generous support of our Parish.
- Fr. Myron’s Anniversary of Priesthood on Thursday
Thursday, July 20th, marks the 20th Anniversary of Priesthood for our Pastor, Fr. Myron. Congratulations on your Anniversary of Priesthood from the Entire Parish Family here at St. Vladimir’s. May God Grant You Many Happy and Blessed Years of Service in the Vineyard of Our Lord!
Pastoral Letter of Ukrainian Bishops on Mental Health (part 3)
It is important to also address the stigma associated with mental illness that has been with us for millennia. We need to remember that Christ is present in those who are sick. Pope Saint John Paul II confirmed this when he said, “Christ took all human suffering on himself, even mental illness. Yes, even this affliction, which perhaps seems the most absurd and incomprehensible, configures the sick person to Christ and gives him a share in his redeeming passion.”[3] In this same document, Saint John Paul II reminds us that it is everyone’s duty to respond with active charity to those who suffer from mental illness, particularly because the kingdom of God belongs to them (Mt 5:3). Mental illness is not a moral failure, character defect, weakness of will, nor insufficient faith. It is an illness like any other physical ailment resulting from the consequences of fallen humanity. Those suffering from psychological wounds or psychiatric disorders should not be stigmatized or judged. Links for some helpful mental health resources in English and Ukrainian can be found at this website: https://helpandhope4ukraine.org/ There is an intimate relationship between mind, body, and soul. Research in recent years has significantly increased our knowledge about the brain. Clinicians have a better understanding of how trauma and suffering adversely influence the body and brain. Effective medical treatments and psychological interventions exist to help restore function. However, somatic treatments alone do not heal the person. They are tools that can stabilize physiology and help one learn to evaluate situations from a compassionate and objective perspective. Even though mental illness has biological and medical underpinnings, we have to acknowledge that mental illness also impacts our spiritual life. All suffering can precipitate questions about the meaning of life. Mental health, and healing the whole person, require both a health care and pastoral response. Just as Jesus reached down to Simon Peter and pulled him up from the depths of the sea, Christ reaches down into the depths of our pain and pulls us up from the depths of our cry: “From the depths I call to you, Yahweh: Lord, hear my cry” (Psalm 130:1). As we continue to pray for the defenders of the innocent, for an end of the aggression against Ukraine, and the ultimate victory of God’s truth and just peace for the martyred people and country, may we also learn to be the conduits that direct God’s healing touch to our suffering brothers and sisters so that their despair may be transformed into hope as the Psalmist exhorts us: “My whole being hopes in the Lord, more than the watchman waits for daybreak” (Psalm 130:6).
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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