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Divine Liturgy Guide

Sunday, January 28, 2024

Sunday of the Prodigal Son

SAT JAN 27:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy IMO Joseph & Ester Linko by Linda Pirritano

SUN JAN 28:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday of the Prodigal Son Blessings for His people

MON JAN 29:  Translation of the Relics of Ignatius Martyr READ Mark 11:1-11

TUES JAN 30:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Three Holy Hierarchs Blessings for Tony & Dennis Lilik                                                                                                                                               The Myronyuk Family

WED JAN 31:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy  +Michel Shibak The Lilik Family

THURS FEB 1:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy  +Ukrainian Solders by Friends of Ukraine

FRI FEB 2:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy +John McTague The Lilik Family

SAT FEB 3:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Feodor Skorupka The Zak Family

SUN FEB 4:  10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday of the Meat-Fare Blessings for His people

Collection Basket

1/20 – 1/21 $1408

Thank you to last week’s counters

Dave Pedley and Linda Gerrity

Next Week’s Counters are:

Mike Trusz & Olenka Chandoha-Knott

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

January 27-February 2

Mark Nagle – Jan. 28

Linda Gerrity – Jan. 29

VIGIL CANDLE SPONSORS: week beginning January 27, 2024

1   2   3	Hanging Eternal Lamp $10 2 Altar Vigil Candles $10 Proskomedia Candles $10	By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O.  + Joseph and + Esther Linko By: Paul and Helen Ewasko For: I.M.O.  + Mary Schwartz By: Fr. Myron & the Faithful of St. Vladimir’s Church For: Catholic Schools Week – God bless students, teachers, staff!
4   5   6   7	2 Tetrapod Candles $10 Jesus Vigil at Iconostas $5 Mary Vigil at Iconostas $5 St. Nicholas $5	By: Linda Gerrity For: Special Intentions By: Helen Pagnotti For: I.M.O.  + Mary Tulaney Schwartz By: Biloskirka Family For: I.M.O.  + Nicholas and  + Nadia Biloskirka By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – John Lyden & family
8   9   10	St. Vladimir Vigil at Iconostas $5 Jesus Entrance Vigil $5 Mary Entrance Vigil $5	By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Jeffrey Lyden & family By: Stella Patrick For: Health and God’s Blessings for Stephen Patrick By: Laskowski Family For: I.M.O.  + Bohdana Myronyuk, mother of Fr. Myron
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: Fr. Myron & the Faithful of St. Vladimir’s Church For: I.M.O.  + Soldiers, + Civilians, + Refugees of Ukraine By: Lilik Family For: Deliverance of Ukraine & Protection of her Defenders By: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O. + Ihor Shablovsky By: Laskowski Family For: Birthday Blessings for Susan Brown JAN 28 By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Joseph Laskowski,  Jr.

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.

CALENDAR

• Pyrohy sale distribution dates:
  • Saturday, February 17, 2024
  • Saturday, March 16, 2024
• Myasopusna Pre-Lenten Pork & Kapusta Dinner
  • Sunday. February 4, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. IMPORTANT DIVINE LITURGY CHANGE FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH

Divine Liturgy for Sunday February 4^th has been changed to 10:30 a.M. So that parishioners may attend the parish dinner

• ANNUAL PRE-LENTEN DINNER SCHEDULED

Our Annual “Myasopusna”,  a Traditional Pre-Lenten Pork & Kapusta Dinner is scheduled for Sunday. Feb. 4th. here at St. Vladimir’s Parish Center.  The menu will consist of  Roast Pork Loin,  Kapusta,  Mashed Potatoes, Gravy,  Vegetable,  Rolls w/ butter,  and dessert.  Table seating as well as take-out options are available.  **By reservation only.** Cost: $15.00 pp.   For reservations, please call Maria :  570 –  503 – 1514 no later than Mon. Jan. 29th.   **Take-outs will be available for pick-up between  11 – 11:45am. ** Dining in will start at 12:noon.  Call for reservations today !  Basket Raffles and 50-50 will be available !   Come and enjoy an afternoon of good   food and fellowship.   Hope to see you there !

• BAKED GOODS NEEDED

Baked goods are needed for our Pork & Kapusta Dinner on Feb. 4th.  Kindly bring your dessert item to the hall on Saturday afternoon or before Liturgy on Sunday morning before the dinner.  Thank you in advance. 

• RAFFLE BASKETS REQUESTED

Donations of Raffle Baskets are requested for our upcoming dinner.  Your generosity is most appreciated.  See co-chairperson’s, Pat or Kristen Waznak with any questions.  Baskets can be dropped off in the hall before Liturgies starting next weekend up until the morning of the dinner, before liturgy.  Thanks again !

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Divine Liturgy requests being accepted

Divine Liturgy requests are now being accepted for 2024.  Liturgies are available Mondays through Saturdays.  Please fill out a request form (pink sheet) located in the back of the Church and drop it into the collection basket or give it to Fr. Myron directly.  This is your chance to honor a Loved One (Living or Deceased) by requesting a Divine Liturgy in their Honor.

• Bulletin Advertisers being Accepted

If you know of anyone who would like to advertise in our Bulletin, please contact Fr. Myron or Maria Ruane.  The prices are very reasonable and will help offset the cost of Bulletin publishing.

• TAKING DOWN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

Tuesday, January 30th. Immediately following the holy day Divine Liturgy. Any help would be much appreciated.

• Lottery Calendar Fundraiser in Wilkes-Barre

Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Wilkes-Barre will be holding a Lottery Calendar Fundraiser.  The “Lottery Calendar” will be for the month of February 2024.  Calendars are $5.00 each and offer the opportunity to win cash each of the 29 days of the month.  Returns can be made until Sunday, January 29th.  All prize money will be distributed the week of March 4th.  See Fr. Myron to purchase these Calendars.

• Blessing of Candles on Friday

The Presentation of Our Lord into the Temple Solemn Holy Day is this Friday, February 2nd.  Divine Liturgy will be held at 9:00am.  The traditional Blessing of Candles will take place.  If you would like a Blessed Candle for your home, you may pick one up in the front of the church at the conclusion of Liturgy.  A donation will be appreciated.

1. Collection for Church Repairs next Weekend

A reminder that Donations for Church repairs can be made next Weekend, February 3rd & 4th.  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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. World Day of Consecrated Life is February 2nd

In 1997, Pope St. John Paul II initiated a Day of Prayer for vocations of women and men to the consecrated life.  In both the East and West, Catholics on the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord into the Temple bless candles. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Light of the World. We Christians also are called to be “lights” to the world, to others. Those in consecrated life are called in a special way to reflect the Light of Christ. 

1. Three Holy Hierarchs Holy Day on Tuesday

The three Holy Hierarchs are pillars of the church. Living in and around the 300s, Sts. Basil, Gregory and John Chrysostom were great theologians during their age.  And not only were they highly acclaimed during their time, but we continue to read their words and be inspired by their lives today.  While each of these great men have their own feast days, we celebrate them together on January 30th.  There was Basil, who admired the saint’s ability to clearly communicate the mysteries of our faith.  Gregory was the closest to achieving theosis.  Finally, John Chrysostom, who wrote with such eloquence that we are still using his Divine Liturgy today.  One night, a bishop named John Mauropous had a dream where the three holy hierarchs appeared. The three holy hierarchs explained that they are all equal before God. The saints requested that they would be celebrated together on a single feast day.  And that is how we came to have the feast of the 3 Holy Hierarchs.  Divine Liturgy will be held at 9:00am on Tuesday.

1. Sorokousty Information being Collected

We are now collecting information for the Lenten Sorokousty (Remembrance of the Beloved Dead) services.  If you would like the souls of your Beloved prayed for during Lent as is customary, please fill out the Sorokousty envelope found in your envelope box and drop it in the collection basket.  Fr. Myron will read all names during Lenten services.  Lent begins February 12th.

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.

Mountain View

Irene Slagan

Home

Anastasia Korman

Andrea Geraghty

Stella Patrick

Stanley Krupinski

Helen Ewasko

Katrina Izak Wilson

Home

Dr. Walter Dobushak

Sophia Soniak

Jean Chomko

Julie Yevich

Charles Drumsta

Regina Kozel

Andrea Wells

Bohdonna Sherpinskas

Home

Doris Romancho

Mary Warholak

Dorothy Kowalchick

Stephen Nidoh

Mary Tucker

Michael Seechock

Steve Patrick

Divine Liturgy Guide

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Sunday of the Publican & Pharisee

SAT JAN 20:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Paraskevia Tutka by John Tutka

SUN JAN 21:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday of the Publican & Pharisee Blessings for His People

MON JAN 22:  Timothy Apostle Anastasius Martyr READ Mark 13:9-13

TUES JAN 23:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Health & healings for Linda Ardo The Lilik Family

WED JAN 24:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Olena & Ivan Svysh by Family

THURS JAN 25:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Ukrainian Solders & People by Friends

FRI JAN 26:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Blessings for Michael Sosnovyj by Family

SAT JAN 27:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy IMO Joseph & Ester Linko by Linda Pirritano

SUN JAN 28:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday of the Prodigal Son Blessings for His people

Collection Basket

1/13 – 1/14 $3103

Thank you to last week’s counters

Dorothy Kowalchick & Debbie Dommes

Next Week’s Counters are:

Dave Pedley and Linda Gerrity

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

January 20-26

Jeanine Capman – Jan. 21

Greg Romancho – Jan. 26

VIGIL CANDLE SPONSORS: week beginning January 20, 2024

1   2   3	Hanging Eternal Lamp $10 2 Altar Vigil Candles $10 Proskomedia Candles $10	By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O.  + Joseph and + Esther Linko By: Knott and Chandoha Families For: Health and God’s Blessings for Shakeh Sassoon By: Lilik Family For: Deliverance of Ukraine & Protection of her Defenders
4   5   6   7	2 Tetrapod Candles $10 Jesus Vigil at Iconostas $5 Mary Vigil at Iconostas $5 St. Nicholas $5	By: Carol Tutka For: I.M.O.  + Joseph Tutka – anniversary remembrance JAN 25 By: Laskowski Family For: + Joseph Laskowski grandfather – anniversary of repose JAN 24 By: Biloskirka Family For: I.M.O.  + Nicholas and  + Nadia Biloskirka By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Joseph Laskowski, Jr.
8   9   10	St. Vladimir Vigil at Iconostas $5 Jesus Entrance Vigil $5 Mary Entrance Vigil $5	By: Sharmayne Tucker and Sons For: I.M.O.  + Walter Michael Tucker, Jr. By: Stella Patrick For: Health and God’s Blessings for Stephen Patrick By: Laskowski Family For: + George Marinchak grandfather  – anniversary of repose JAN 25
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: Maria, Adam and Luke Ruane For: God’s Blessings upon the Scranton Police Department By: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O.  + Ihor Shablovsky By: Helen A.  Pagnotti, granddaughter For: I.M.O.  + Antoinette Schiavo – anniversary of repose JAN 21 By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Jeffrey Lyden & family By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – John Lyden & family

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.

CALENDAR

• Pyrohy sale distribution dates:
  • Saturday, February 17, 2024
  • Saturday, March 16, 2024
• Myasopusna Pre-Lenten Pork & Kapusta Dinner
  • Sunday. February 4, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. JANUARY PYROHY SALE PICK UP SCHEDULE
   1. Sat. Jan. 20.  —  2:30pm – 3:45pm or after Liturgy
   1. Sun. Jan. 21 —   After Liturgy until 11:00am
2. ANNUAL PRE-LENTEN DINNER SCHEDULED

Our Annual “Myasopusna”,  a Traditional Pre-Lenten Pork & Kapusta Dinner is scheduled for Sunday. Feb. 4th. here at St. Vladimir’s Parish Center.  The menu will consist of  Roast Pork Loin,  Kapusta,  Mashed Potatoes, Gravy,  Vegetable,  Rolls w/ butter,  and dessert.  Table seating as well as take-out options are available.  **By reservation only.** Cost: $15.00 pp.   For reservations, please call Maria :  570 –  503 – 1514 no later than Mon. Jan. 29th.   **Take-outs will be available for pick-up between  11 – 11:45am. ** Dining in will start at 12:noon.  Call for reservations today !  Basket Raffles and 50-50 will be available !   Come and enjoy an afternoon of good   food and fellowship.   Hope to see you there !

• BAKED GOODS NEEDED

Baked goods are needed for our Pork & Kapusta Dinner on Feb. 4th.  Kindly bring your dessert item to the hall on Saturday afternoon or before Liturgy on Sunday morning before the dinner.  Thank you in advance. 

• RAFFLE BASKETS REQUESTED

Donations of Raffle Baskets are requested for our upcoming dinner.  Your generosity is most appreciated.  See co-chairperson’s, Pat or Kristen Waznak with any questions.  Baskets can be dropped off in the hall before Liturgies starting next weekend up until the morning of the dinner, before liturgy.  Thanks again !

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Deepest sympathies

Deepest sympathies to the Izak family, Leslie, Mark & family on the passing of Leslie’s mom, Mary Schwartz.  Viewing Sunday evening 4-6pm. Donahue funeral home.  Mass 10am Monday morning, St. Patrick’s chapel.  Veechnaya Pam’yat. 

• PYROHY Helper Sign-up

Sign-up sheets are in the foyer of the church.  Come 1 day, come 3 days, or come for a few hours.  Any and all help is greatly appreciated for this important fundraiser.  Proceeds are the key to paying our heating bills for our church properties.   Hope to see you there!  

• Divine Liturgy requests being accepted

Divine Liturgy requests are now being accepted for 2024.  Liturgies are available Mondays through Saturdays.  Please fill out a request form (pink sheet) located in the back of the Church and drop it into the collection basket or give it to Fr. Myron directly.  This is your chance to honor a Loved One (Living or Deceased) by requesting a Divine Liturgy in their Honor.

• Bulletin Advertisers being Accepted

If you know of anyone who would like to advertise in our Bulletin, please contact Fr. Myron or Maria Ruane.  The prices are very reasonable and will help offset the cost of Bulletin publishing.

• Roast Beef and Halupki Dinner this Sunday

St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Minersville will be holding a Roast Beef and Halupki Dinner this Sunday, January 21st, from 11:00am-1:00pm, at St Nicholas Hall, Rt. 901, Primrose.  Drive-thru pick-up only.  Includes Roast Beef, Halupki, Mashed Potatoes, Filling and Vegetable. $15.  Call 570-544-4581.  All Dinners must be ordered and pre-paid in advance.

1. Collection for Insurance this Weekend

A reminder that Donations toward our Insurance Costs can be made this weekend, January 20th & 21st.  Please use the specially marked envelope in your collection packet.  Thank you for your generous support of our Parish.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Blessing of Homes continues

The Blessing of Homes continues this week by Fr. Myron.  Mark an envelope “Home Blessing” and drop it in the collection basket.  Fr. Myron will then contact you to schedule a Home Blessing.  Take advantage of this long-time Ukrainian Tradition!

1. Holubtsi Dinner next Saturday in Wilkes-Barre

Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Wilkes- Barre will hold a take-out Piggie / Holubtsi Dinner on Saturday, January 27th, 2024. Dinners may be picked up between 12:00 (noon) and 4:00 pm in the school hall, on the corner of North River and West Chestnut Streets, Wilkes-Barre. Dinner includes Piggies (meat & rice stuffed cabbage), mashed potatoes, vegetables, bread and butter and dessert. Dinners will be $15.00 for adults and $9.00 for children (12 and under). Walk-in customers will be welcomed, but reservations are Strongly Encouraged, (570) 829-3051.

1. Our Journey to Pascha 2024!

Week beginning January 21st, Publican and the Pharisee.  Epistle: 2 Timothy 3, 10-15.  Gospel: Luke 18, 10-14.  Participate by showing compassion on the poor and distressed.  Trust in God, not yourself and ask for His help before every task this week.  – Fr. Vitalii Stashkevych.

1. TAKING DOWN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

Tuesday, January 30th. Immediately following the holy day Divine Liturgy. Any help would be much appreciated.

1. Lottery Calendar Fundraiser in Wilkes-Barre

Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Wilkes-Barre will be holding a Lottery Calendar Fundraiser.  The “Lottery Calendar” will be for the month of February 2024.  Calendars are $5.00 each and offer the opportunity to win cash each of the 29 days of the month.  Returns can be made until Sunday, January 29th.  All prize money will be distributed the week of March 4th.  See Fr. Myron to purchase these Calendars.

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.

Mountain View

Irene Slagan

Home

Anastasia Korman

Andrea Geraghty

Stella Patrick

Stanley Krupinski

Helen Ewasko

Katrina Izak Wilson

Home

Dr. Walter Dobushak

Sophia Soniak

Jean Chomko

Julie Yevich

Charles Drumsta

Regina Kozel

Andrea Wells

Bohdonna Sherpinskas

Home

Doris Romancho

Mary Warholak

Dorothy Kowalchick

Stephen Nidoh

Mary Tucker

Michael Seechock

Steve Patrick

Divine Liturgy Guide

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Sunday of Zaccheus

SAT JAN 13:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy Blessings for Frank Waznak by Myronyuk family

SUN JAN 14:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday of Zaccheus Blessings for His People

MON JAN 15:  Paul and John Venerable READ Mark 12:14-17

TUES JAN 16:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Ukrainian Solders, Civilians & Refuges The Knott Family

WED JAN 17:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Anna Dacyk by Nicholas Butovysh

THURS JAN 18:  Athanasius and Cyril Archbishops READ Mark 12:38-44

FRI JAN 19:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Tatiana Butovych by Nicholas Butovysh

SAT JAN 20:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Paraskevia Tutka byJohn Tutka

SUN JAN 21:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday of the Publican & Pharisee Blessings for His People

Collection Basket

1/6 – 1/7 $339

Thank you to last week’s counters

Mike Trusz & Olenka Chandoha-Knott

Next Week’s Counters are:

Dorothy Kowalchick & Debbie Dommes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

January 13-19

Antonina Myronyuk – Jan. 14

Sophie Soniak – Jan. 14 (100 years old)

Donna Kozak – Jan. 19

VIGIL CANDLE SPONSORS: week beginning January 13, 2024

1   2   3	Hanging Eternal Lamp $10 2 Altar Vigil Candles $10 Proskomedia Candles $10	By: Michael & Claudia Soniak and Kathy Locker For: Birthday Blessings for Sophie Soniak By: Her Grandchildren For: Birthday Blessings for Sophie Soniak By: Jean and Dave Pedley For: 100th Birthday blessings for Sophie Soniak
4   5   6   7	2 Tetrapod Candles $10 Jesus Vigil at Iconostas $5 Mary Vigil at Iconostas $5 St. Nicholas $5	By: Her Great-Grandchildren For: Birthday Blessings for Sophie Soniak JAN 14 By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Joseph Laskowski, Jr. By: Biloskirka Family For: I.M.O.  + Nicholas and  + Nadia Biloskirka By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – John Lyden and family
8   9   10	St. Vladimir Vigil at Iconostas $5 Jesus Entrance Vigil $5 Mary Entrance Vigil $5	By: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O.  + Ihor Shablovsky By: Stella Patrick For: Health and God’s Blessings for Stephen Patrick By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Jeffrey Lyden and 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: Mom and Dad For: Health and God’s Blessings for Jack McDonnell By: Mary Warholak For: Health and God’s Blessings  – Helen Pagnotti By: Knott and Chandoha Families For: Birthday Blessings for Sophie Soniak –  MNOHAYA LITA! By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O.  + Esther Linko By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O.  + Joseph Linko

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.

CALENDAR

• Pyrohy sale distribution dates:
  • Saturday, January 20, 2024
  • Saturday, February 17, 2024
  • Saturday, March 16, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. JANUARY PYROHY SALE

Our next pyrohy sale at St. Vladimir’s is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday,  January 20-21.  If you would like to place an order,  please call Leslie at:  570 –  342 – 3749  today!  There is no limit per order up until we reach our production capacity.  First call, first served.  Cost: $8.00 per dozen / frozen uncooked only.

• JANUARY PYROHY SALE PICK UP SCHEDULE
  • Sat. Jan. 20.  —  2:30pm – 3:45pm or after Liturgy
  • Sun. Jan. 21 —   After Liturgy until 11:00am
• JANUARY PYROHY HELP NEEDED
• Workers needed to peel potatoes on the morning of  Wed. Jan. 17. 
• Workers also needed on pyrohy production day, Thurs. Jan. 18. ( start time: 9:00am )
• Workers also needed Sat. Jan. 20. to pack frozen pyrohy. ( start time: 10:00am )

Sign-up sheets are in the foyer of the church.  Come 1 day, come 3 days, or come for a few hours.  Any and all help is greatly appreciated for this important fundraiser.  Proceeds are the key to paying our heating bills for our church properties.   Hope to see you there!  

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Divine Liturgy requests being accepted

Divine Liturgy requests are now being accepted for 2024.  Liturgies are available Mondays through Saturdays.  Please fill out a request form (pink sheet) located in the back of the Church and drop it into the collection basket or give it to Fr. Myron directly.  This is your chance to honor a Loved One (Living or Deceased) by requesting a Divine Liturgy in their Honor.

• Bulletin Advertisers being Accepted

If you know of anyone who would like to advertise in our Bulletin, please contact Fr. Myron or Maria Ruane.  The prices are very reasonable and will help offset the cost of Bulletin publishing.

• Blessing of Homes

If you would like your home Blessed by Fr. Myron, mark an envelope “Home Blessing” and drop it in the collection basket.  Fr. Myron will then contact you to schedule a Home Blessing.  Take advantage of this long-time Ukrainian Tradition!

• Theology on Tap this Sunday in Easton

St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church, Bethlehem, invites you to come to Theology on Tap this Sunday, January 14th at 12:30pm.  “Too much Church!  Why do we have Holy Days of Obligation?” presented by Fr. Paul Makar at Boser-Geist Brewing Company, 1250 Simon Boulevard, in Easton.  Because Adult Catechesis and Eastern Catholic Spirituality Go Better with Beer!

• Roast Beef and Halupki Dinner next Sunday

St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Minersville will be holding a Roast Beef and Halupki Dinner next Sunday, January 21st, from 11:00am-1:00pm, at St Nicholas Hall, Rt. 901, Primrose.  Drive-thru pick-up only.  Includes Roast Beef, Halupki, Mashed Potatoes, Filling and Vegetable. $15.  Call 570-544-4581.  All Dinners must be ordered and pre-paid in advance.

• Traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve Dinner this Sunday

The Ukrainian Homestead, 1230 Beaver Run Road, in Lehighton will hold a Traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve Dinner this Sunday, January 14th at 1:00pm.  $35 per person, $55 per couple, children 12 and under free.  Space limited!  For reservation call: 267-312-2309.

Ukrainian President thanks Pope for Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently expressed his gratitude to Pope Francis for his Christmas greetings to Ukraine and for supporting the Peace Formula.  This appreciation was conveyed during their latest phone conversation.  “I have just spoken with His Holiness Pope Francis to express gratitude for his Christmas greetings to Ukraine and Ukrainians, for his wishes of peace – just peace for all of us,” said President Zelensky. “We discussed our joint work on the Peace Formula – more than 80 states are already involved at the level of their representatives. There will be more. I am grateful to the Vatican for supporting our work.”  Pope Francis received the Ukrainian President in the Vatican on 13 May for their second in-person meeting. The first was in 2020, before Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor on 24 February 2022.  Since then, the two men have spoken by phone several times, the first of which was on 26 February 2022, just two days after the outbreak of the war.  Following that first phone conversation, President Zelensky said the Pope had expressed his deep sorrow for the tragic events that were unfolding in the European nation, while the President had thanked the Pope for his spiritual support for the people of Ukraine.  They spoke again by phone on 22 March 2022. President Zelensky said he had told the Pope about the dire humanitarian situation and welcomed the Holy See’s offer to mediate in order to seek a solution to human suffering.  Later, on 12 August 2022, the pair held another telephone conversation to discuss the horrors endured by the Ukrainian people due to Russia’s invasion, according to President Zelensky. He also expressed his appreciation to Pope Francis for his prayers and invited him to visit Kyiv.

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.

Mountain View

Irene Slagan

Home

Anastasia Korman

Andrea Geraghty

Stella Patrick

Stanley Krupinski

Helen Ewasko

Katrina Izak Wilson

Home

Dr. Walter Dobushak

Sophia Soniak

Jean Chomko

Julie Yevich

Charles Drumsta

Regina Kozel

Andrea Wells

Bohdonna Sherpinskas

Home

Doris Romancho

Mary Warholak

Dorothy Kowalchick

Stephen Nidoh

Mary Tucker

Michael Seechock

Steve Patrick

Divine Liturgy Guide

Sunday, January 7, 2024

Sunday After Theophany

SAT JAN 6:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Theophany of our Lord Blessing the water                                                                                                                                           4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Bohdana Myronyuk The LUC Friends

SUN JAN 7:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday after Theophany Blessings for His People

MON JAN 8:  George Dominica Emilian Venerables READ Mark 10:46-52

TUES JAN 9:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Dorothy Fleck by Edward & Jean Chomko

WED JAN 10:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Bohdana Myronyuk by Deborah Pusateri

THURS JAN 11:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy + Taras & All Ukrainian Solders by Family

FRI JAN 12:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 100 Birthday Blessings for Sophie Soniak by Myronyuk Family

SAT JAN 13:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy Blessings for Frank Waznak by Myronyuk family

SUN JAN 14:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday of Zaccheus Blessings for His People

Collection Basket

12/30 – 12/31 $2,393

Thank you to last week’s counters

Dave Pedley and Linda Gerrity

Next Week’s Counters are:

Mike Trusz & Olenka Chandoha-Knott

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

January 6 – 12

Peter Gaffney – Jan. 9

Nola Stanton – Jan. 9

Paul Ewasko – Jan. 10

Luke Ruane – Jan. 11

Joshua Tucker – Jan. 12

VIGIL CANDLE SPONSORS: week beginning January 6, 2024

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 #2 By: John and Helen Knott For: Birthday Blessings for Stephen Chandoha By: Michael Trusz For: I.M.O.  + Bohdana Myronyuk
4   5   6   7	2 Tetrapod Candles $10 Jesus Vigil at Iconostas $5 Mary Vigil at Iconostas $5 St. Nicholas $5	By: Laskowski Family For: Birthday remembrance   our grandmother + Anna Marinchak JAN 8 By: Regina Kozel For: Lee Carpenetti – Get Well Wishes By: Biloskirka Family For: I.M.O.  + Nicholas and  + Nadia Biloskirka By: Mary Warholak For: Health and God’s Blessings  – Dr. and Mrs. Lilik
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: Sharon and Charlie Drumsta For: I.M.O.  + Betty Smulek – anniversary of repose JAN 11
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: Lilik Family For: Deliverance of Ukraine & Protection of her Defenders By: Mary Warholak For: Health and God’s Blessings for Regina Kozel By: Regina Kozel For: Steve Evers – Gratefulness By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O.  + Esther Linko By: Linda Pirritano For:  I.M.O.  + Joseph Linko

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.

CALENDAR

• Pyrohy sale distribution dates:
  • Saturday, January 20, 2024
  • Saturday, February 17, 2024
  • Saturday, March 16, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Christmas Carol Sing Along this Sunday in Wilkes-Barre

Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Wilkes-Barre will be holding their 29th annual Christmas Carol Sing Along this Sunday, January 7th, starting at 2:00pm.  Join in the singing of some very sacred, joyful and inspiring Christmas Carols.  Afterwards, please join us in the lower church hall for a Christmas Fellowship Social.  Please bring a friend or family member, and share the joy of Christmas with them, as we all welcome the Newborn Son of God into our hearts and homes.

• Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols

The annual Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols will be held at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 830 N. Franklin St. in Philadelphia, this Sunday, January 7th, at 3:00pm.  Donations to support the Cathedral will be greatly appreciated.

• Blessing of Homes

If you would like your home Blessed by Fr. Myron, mark an envelope “Home Blessing” and drop it in the collection basket.  Fr. Myron will then contact you to schedule a Home Blessing.  Take advantage of this long-time Ukrainian Tradition!

• H.E.L.P. Collection next Weekend

A reminder that donations for H.E.L.P. (Heat, Electric, Light, Power) will be collected next weekend, January 13th & 14th.  Please use the specially marked envelope for your donation.  Thank you to all of our Parishioners for your support of St. Vladimir’s Church.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Malanka Dinner Dance next Saturday in Jenkintown

The Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, 700 N. Cedar Road, Jenkintown presents a Malanka Dinner Dance next Saturday, January 13th at 7:30pm.  Live music by the Soloway Band.  Buffet Dinner, Cash Bar, Vertep and performances, Raffle Baskets, Champaigne Toast at Midnight, Zabava.  Adults: $75. Ages 12-21: $60.  Children under 12: Free.  Purchase Tickets by January 10th.  Call: 215-663-1166.  Join us for an unforgettable night to celebrate the New Year the Ukrainian Way!

• Theology on Tap next Sunday in Easton

St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church, Bethlehem, invites you to come to Theology on Tap next Sunday, January 14th at 12:30pm.  “Too much Church!  Why do we have Holy Days of Obligation?” presented by Fr. Paul Makar at Boser-Geist Brewing Company, 1250 Simon Boulevard, in Easton.  Because Adult Catechesis and Eastern Catholic Spirituality Go Better with Beer!

• Traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve Dinner next Sunday

The Ukrainian Homestead, 1230 Beaver Run Road, in Lehighton will hold a Traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve Dinner next Sunday, January 14th at 1:00pm.  $35 per person, $55 per couple, children 12 and under free.  Space limited!  Please RSVP by January 9th.  For reservation call: 267-312-2309.

• Lottery Calendar Fundraiser in Wilkes-Barre

Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Wilkes-Barre will be holding a Lottery Calendar Fundraiser.  The “Lottery Calendar” will be for the month of February 2024.  Calendars are $5.00 each and offer the opportunity to win cash each of the 29 days of the month.  Returns can be made until Sunday, January 29th.  All prize money will be distributed the week of March 4th.  See Fr. Myron to purchase these Calendars.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Six-month Lottery Calendar in Simpson

Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Simpson will be sponsoring a six-month lottery calendar.  Each $20 calendar includes 2 numbers for the pick-3 evening drawing of the Pennsylvania Lottery.  Prizes include $25 on weekdays, $40 on Sundays and five $100 prizes.  Calendars purchased by check will be mailed to return address.  Make checks payable to Ss. Peter and Paul UGCC and mail to: P.O. Box 124, Carbondale, PA. 18407.  For more information contact Marge (570) 282-5680 or Dorothy (570) 282-2084.

1. Sign-up sheets for Pyrohy helpers

Sign-up sheets are available in the back of the church for the pyrohy making process.  Come 1 day, come 3 days or come for a few hours.  All help of any amount of time is appreciated.  Our pyrohy sale income is the key to paying our heating bills for our church properties…..

1. Bulletin Advertisers being Accepted

If you know of anyone who would like to advertise in our Bulletin, please contact Fr. Myron or Maria Ruane.  The prices are very reasonable and will help offset the cost of Bulletin publishing.

1. Divine Liturgy requests being accepted

Divine Liturgy requests are now being accepted for 2024.  Liturgies are available Mondays through Saturdays.  Please fill out a request form (pink sheet) located in the back of the Church and drop it into the collection basket or give it to Fr. Myron directly.  This is your chance to honor a Loved One (Living or Deceased) by requesting a Divine Liturgy in their Honor.

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.

Mountain View

Irene Slagan

Home

Anastasia Korman

Andrea Geraghty

Stella Patrick

Stanley Krupinski

Helen Ewasko

Katrina Izak Wilson

Home

Dr. Walter Dobushak

Sophia Soniak

Jean Chomko

Julie Yevich

Charles Drumsta

Regina Kozel

Andrea Wells

Bohdonna Sherpinskas

Home

Doris Romancho

Mary Warholak

Dorothy Kowalchick

Stephen Nidoh

Mary Tucker

Michael Seechock

Steve Patrick

Divine Liturgy Guide

Sunday, December 31, 2023

Sunday After Christmas

SAT DEC 30:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Joseph & Ester Linko by Linda Pirritano

SUN DEC 31:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday After Christmas Blessing for His People

MON JAN 1:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Circumcision of our Lord Basil the Great                                                                                                                                                            Blessings for Dr. Ken & Karen Lilik  by Family

TUES JAN 2:  Sylvester Pope READ Matthew 3:1-11

WED JAN 3:  Malachi Prophet Read Mark 1:1-8

THURS JAN 4:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy For Thankfulness Steve Evers by Regina Kozel

FRI JAN 5:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Health & Blessings for Myronyuk Family by The Lilik Family

SAT JAN 6:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Theophany of our Lord Blessing the water                                                                                                                                           4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Bohdana Myronyuk The LUC Friends

SUN JAN 7:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday after Theophany Blessings for His People

Collection Basket

12/23 – 12/25 $16,112

Thank you to last week’s counters

Dorothy Kowalchick & Debbie Dommes

Next Week’s Counters are:

Mike Trusz & Olenka Chandoha-Knott

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

December 30 – January 5

John C. Knott – Jan. 4

VIGIL CANDLE SPONSORS: week beginning December 30, 2023

1   2   3	Hanging Eternal Lamp $10 2 Altar Vigil Candles $10 Proskomedia Candles $10	By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O.  + Joseph and + Esther Linko By: Carol Tutka For: I.M.O.  + Joseph and + Ann Rose Tutka By: Laskowski Family For: Birthday Blessings  – Chris Laskowski & Cindy Jenner JAN 5
4   5   6   7	2 Tetrapod Candles $10 Jesus Vigil at Iconostas $5 Mary Vigil at Iconostas $5 St. Nicholas $5	By: Carol Tutka For: + Nicholas, Sarah, Eleanor Tutka, Alexander, Caroline Krasowski By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Casey McNulty Evans By: Biloskirka Family For: I.M.O.  + Nicholas and  + Nadia Biloskirka By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Jeffrey Lyden & family
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 for Miranda Vasquez
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: Lilik Family For: Deliverance of Ukraine & Protection of her Defenders By: Mary Warholak For: Health & God’s Blessings for Stella Patrick By: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O.  + Ihor Shablovsky By: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O.  + Leonard Kozel By: Mary Warholak For: Health & God’s Blessings for Michael Seechock

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.

CALENDAR

• Pyrohy sale distribution dates:
  • Saturday, January 20, 2024
  • Saturday, February 17, 2024
  • Saturday, March 16, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. December Pyrohy Sale raises over $3,100!

This month’s Christmas Pyrohy Project was a Huge success for St. Vladimir’s Church.  Thanks to the hard work of Parish Volunteers, 445 dozen were made and sold.  Income was $3,562, expenses were $457.19, for a Profit of $3,104.81. Thank You to everyone who made and bought our delicious Pyrohy.  Special thanks to Dr. Ken and Karen Lilik for providing lunch for the workers.

• January 1st Holy Day

Monday, January 1st is a Holy Day in observance of two feasts.  First, the Circumcision of Jesus, and second, the Feast of St. Basil the Great.  Divine Liturgy will be held at 9:00am.  Start off the New Year by coming to church and commemorating this very special Holy Day.

• Blessing of Water next Saturday

The Theophany of our Lord, a Holy Day of Obligation, is next Saturday, January 6th.  A special Divine Liturgy will be held at 9:00am.  The Blessing of Water will take place at the conclusion of Liturgy.  Please bring along a container if you would like to take Holy Water home with you. 

•  Parishioners Donate to Fr. Myron’s Family for Christmas

Fr. Myron and his Family would like to thank all the Parishioners and Friends of St. Vladimir’s Church for their generous Christmas Gift again this year!  It is very much appreciated.  God Bless You!

• 2024 Church envelopes and calendars

2024 Church envelopes and calendars are available in the back of the church. If there is an error or if you need a box, contact Jean Pedley.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Christmas Carol Sing Along next Sunday in Wilkes-Barre

Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Wilkes-Barre will be holding their 29th annual Christmas Carol Sing Along next Sunday, January 7th, starting at 2:00pm.  Join in the singing of some very sacred, joyful and inspiring Christmas Carols.  Afterwards, please join us in the lower church hall for a Christmas Fellowship Social.  Please bring a friend or family member, and share the joy of Christmas with them, as we all welcome the Newborn Son of God into our hearts and homes.

• Six-month Lottery Calendar in Simpson

Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Simpson will be sponsoring a six-month lottery calendar.  Each $20 calendar includes 2 numbers for the pick-3 evening drawing of the Pennsylvania Lottery.  Prizes include $25 on weekdays, $40 on Sundays and five $100 prizes.  Calendars purchased by check will be mailed to return address.  Make checks payable to Ss. Peter and Paul UGCC and mail to: P.O. Box 124, Carbondale, PA. 18407.  For more information contact Marge (570) 282-5680 or Dorothy (570) 282-2084.

• Lottery Calendar Fundraiser in Wilkes-Barre

Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Wilkes-Barre will be holding a Lottery Calendar Fundraiser.  The “Lottery Calendar” will be for the month of February 2024.  Calendars are $5.00 each and offer the opportunity to win cash each of the 29 days of the month.  Returns can be made until Sunday, January 29th.  All prize money will be distributed the week of March 4th.  See Fr. Myron to purchase these Calendars.

• Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols

The annual Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols will be held at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 830 N. Franklin St. in Philadelphia, on Sunday, January 7th, at 3:00pm.  Donations to support the Cathedral will be greatly appreciated.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser

Texas Roadhouse Cards Raised $392.50 Thanks to all who support our fundraisers!

1. THANK YOU

THANK YOU Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services for providing us with the 2024 church calendars again this year!  God Bless you for your ongoing and faithful generosity!

1. Sign-up sheets for Pyrohy helpers

Sign-up sheets are available in the back of the church for the pyrohy making process.  Come 1 day, come 3 days or come for a few hours.  All help of any amount of time is appreciated.  Our pyrohy sale income is the key to paying our heating bills for our church properties…..

1. Special Thanks to Decorators of our Church

St. Vladimir’s would like to thank those who worked hard in decorating our Church for the Christmas Season.  Your commitment and dedication are deeply appreciated.

1. Bulletin Advertisers being Accepted

If you know of anyone who would like to advertise in our Bulletin, please contact Fr. Myron or Maria Ruane.  The prices are very reasonable and will help offset the cost of Bulletin publishing.

1. Divine Liturgy requests being accepted

Divine Liturgy requests are now being accepted for 2024.  Liturgies are available Mondays through Saturdays.  Please fill out a request form (pink sheet) located in the back of the Church and drop it into the collection basket or give it to Fr. Myron directly.  This is your chance to honor a Loved One (Living or Deceased) by requesting a Divine Liturgy in their Honor.

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.

Mountain View

Irene Slagan

Home

Anastasia Korman

Andrea Geraghty

Stella Patrick

Stanley Krupinski

Helen Ewasko

Katrina Izak Wilson

Home

Dr. Walter Dobushak

Sophia Soniak

Jean Chomko

Julie Yevich

Charles Drumsta

Regina Kozel

Andrea Wells

Bohdonna Sherpinskas

Home

Doris Romancho

Mary Warholak

Dorothy Kowalchick

Stephen Nidoh

Mary Tucker

Michael Seechock

Steve Patrick

Divine Liturgy Guide

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Sunday of the Forefathers

SAT DEC 16:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Mary Skorupka The Zak Family

SUN DEC 17:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday of the Forefathers Blessing for His People

MON DEC 18:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Blessing and Healings for Sosonowyj Family

TUES DEC 19:  Boniface Martyr READ Mark 10:2-12

WED DEC 20:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy  +Nicholas Biloskirka The Biloskirka Family

THURS DEC 21:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy The Aborted Unborn The Lilik Family

FRI DEC 22:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Bohdana Myronyuk by Cristopher Lilik

SAT DEC 23:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy Blessings & Healings for Tony & Dennis Lilik                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The Myronyuk Family

SUN DEC 24:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday Before Christmas Blessing for His People

Collection Basket

12/9 & 12/11 $2590

Thank you to last week’s counters

Dave Pedley and Linda Gerrity

Next Week’s Counters are:

Mike Trusz & Olenka Chandoha-Knott

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

 December 16-22

Deborah Dommes – Dec. 19

Maria Black – Dec. 21

VIGIL CANDLE SPONSORS: week beginning December 16, 2023

1   2   3	Hanging Eternal Lamp $10 2 Altar Vigil Candles $10 Proskomedia Candles $10	By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O.  + Joseph and  + Esther Linko By: Sharmayne,  Michael,  Tony & Matt Tucker For: I.M.O.  + Walter Michael Tucker,  Jr. By: Michael Trusz For: I.M.O.  + Olga Trusz – 3rd anniversary of repose DEC 18
4   5   6   7	2 Tetrapod Candles $10 Jesus Vigil at Iconostas $5 Mary Vigil at Iconostas $5 St. Nicholas $5	By: Sharmayne Tucker For: I.M.O. + Paul, Sr. and + Betty Schwenk By: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O.  + Ihor Shablovsky By: Biloskirka Family For: I.M.O.  + Nicholas and  + Nadia Biloskirka By: Mary Warholak For: Health and God’s Blessings for Debbie Dommes
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: Linda Gerrity For: I.M.O.  + Stefan and + Ewanna Sydor By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Casey McNulty Evans By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings for Miranda Vasquez By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O.  + Esther Linko By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O.  + Joseph Linko

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.

CALENDAR

• Pyrohy sale distribution dates:
  • Saturday, December 16, 2023
  • Saturday, January 20, 2024
  • Saturday, February 17, 2024
  • Saturday, March 16, 2024
• Decorating for Christmas December 22, Friday – 11 am.  Need help please.

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

• December 24 Christmas Eve
  • Only Sunday Morning Services at 9:00 am (not for Christmas Eve)
  • There will be NO VIGIL/EVENING LITURGY FOR THIS YEAR ONLY
• December 25 Christmas Day
  • 11:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Nativity of Our Lord
• December 26 Synaxis of the Theotokos
  • 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Workers needed for Church Decorating on Friday

The Decorating of the Church for the Christmas season will take place this Friday, December 22nd, beginning at 11:00am.  Workers will be needed to set up the Manger, set up Christmas trees, hang Wreaths, arrange Flowers, string Lights, change Candles, and more.  Come and join us.

• Christmas Eve is a Day of Fasting

A reminder that next Sunday, December 24th, the Vigil of the Nativity, No Meat may be Eaten. This is a Day of Fasting for Ukrainian Catholics.  Please Honor this Regulation of the Church.

• 2024 Church envelopes and calendars

2024 Church envelopes and calendars are available in the back of the church. If there is an error or if you need a box, contact Jean Pedley.

• THANK YOU

THANK YOU Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services for providing us with the 2024 church calendars again this year!  God Bless you for your ongoing and faithful generosity!

• Sign-up sheets for Pyrohy helpers

Sign-up sheets are available in the back of the church for the pyrohy making process.  Come 1 day, come 3 days or come for a few hours.  All help of any amount of time is appreciated.  Our pyrohy sale income is the key to paying our heating bills for our church properties…..

• REACH OUT TO OUR NEIGHBORS ACROSS THE STREET THIS CHRISTMAS!!!!

Lackawanna County Office of Youth & Family Services provides programs for children in our county.  Outreach – Center for Community Resources (our neighbors across the street) provides children involved in those programs with books, pajamas, and educational toys each year. Lackawanna County Office of Youth & Family Services provide these items to over 250 children and are still looking for additional support. We are in need of pajamas sizes 2T – 10 for boys and girls; toys and games for infants through 6 years old, and books for children 0 – 10. If you would like to donate, we will have a contribution box in the back of the church for you to drop off these items.  New items please, no used items and do not gift wrap. Use the above list to make your purchases.  Thank you for your support.  The items will be collected through December 20th.  See Jean Pedley if you have any questions.

• Thank you St. Nicholas for visiting St. Vladimir’s parish

A big thank you to everyone who helped to make the St. Nicholas luncheon, basket raffle, and performance a great success!  Thank you to the religious education students who worked hard and did a great job with their presentation.  Thank you St. Nicholas for giving the children of our parish (“big & small”) inspirational words to live by every day.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• New Priest ordained on Feast of St. Nicholas

On December 6, during the solemn hierarchical liturgy at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia, metropolitan Borys Gudziak ordained a new priest. Father Mykola Dziurakh became the third priest ordained this year in the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia and the sixth who joined the ministry in the Archeparchy. Numerous priests of the Archeparchy came to share this joyful occasion.  In attendance was Father Mykola’s uncle, bishop Bohdan Dziurakh, who serves as a Ukrainian Catholic bishop in Germany and Scandinavia, and whose supportive presence added an extra layer of significance to the event and the responsibilities Father Mykola was about to embrace. He presented Father Mykola with an icon of the Good Shepherd painted by his sister, who is a redemptorist nun in Ukraine.  Father Mykola accepted his new ministry with humility and determination, surrounded by the support and love of his family and the Church community. In his brief address he thanked his family in Ukraine, bishops, priests, and fellow seminarians who supported his vocation, and especially his wife Uliana who accompanied him on his path to priesthood.  In his homily metropolitan Borys emphasized that this joyous event took place on the feast of Saint Nicholas. “Feast of St Nicholas is a feast of giving, of generosity. And Saint Nicholas is generous with us. A new priest is a great gift. In the twenty first century a bishop cannot have a greater gift than to have an opportunity to share the grace of priesthood with a new priest”.  Mykola Dziurakh was born in the village of Hirske, Lviv region, on November 16, 1996. From 2014 to 2020, he studied at the Kyiv Theological Seminary of the Three Holy Hierarchs. Currently, he is a student of the licentiate program in patristics and dogmatic theology at the Ukrainian Catholic University. He has experience in catechetical and missionary ministry in eastern Ukraine. With the blessing of His Beatitude Patriarch Sviatoslav, Mykola was ordained a deacon in Munich on June 12, 2022, by Bishop Bohdan (Dzyurach), Apostolic Exarch for Ukrainians of the Byzantine Rite in Germany and Scandinavian countries. He served as a deacon in Germany until February 2023. In February 2023, at the invitation of Metropolitan Borys Gudziak, with the blessing of His Beatitude Patriarch Sviatoslav, along with his wife Uliana Mykola began serving in the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.

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.

Mountain View

Irene Slagan

Home

Anastasia Korman

Andrea Geraghty

Stella Patrick

Stanley Krupinski

Helen Ewasko

Katrina Izak Wilson

Home

Dr. Walter Dobushak

Sophia Soniak

Jean Chomko

Julie Yevich

Charles Drumsta

Regina Kozel

Andrea Wells

Dorothy Fleck

Bohdonna Sherpinskas

Home

Doris Romancho

Mary Warholak

Dorothy Kowalchick

Stephen Nidoh

Mary Tucker

Michael Seechock

Steve Patrick

Divine Liturgy Guide

Sunday, December 10, 2023

28^th Sunday after Pentecost

SAT DEC 9:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Bohdana Myronyuk by Dorothy & John Zak

SUN DEC 10:  10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 28^th Sunday after Pentecost Blessing for His People

MON DEC 11:  Daniel the Stylite Venerable READ Mark 8:11-21

TUES DEC 12:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Anna Dacyk by Tatiana Kraasee

WED DEC 13:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Blessing for Joe Miclisicak by Friends

THURS DEC 14:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Tatiana Butovych by Tatiana Kraasee

FRI DEC 15:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Bohdana Myronyuk The Gaffney Family

SAT DEC 16:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Mary Skorupka The Zak Family

SUN DEC 17:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday of the Forefathers Blessing for His People

Collection Basket

11/25 & 11/26 $ 3,268

12/2 & 12/3 $1,011

Thank you to last week’s counters

Dorothy Kowalchick & Debbie Dommes

Next Week’s Counters are:

Dave Pedley and Linda Gerrity

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

December 9-15

Ron Moschorak, Sr. – Dec. 11

Ann Marie Evans – Dec. 13

Frank Sherpinskas – Dec. 13

VIGIL CANDLE SPONSORS: week beginning December 9, 2023

1   2   3	Hanging Eternal Lamp $10 2 Altar Vigil Candles $10 Proskomedia Candles $10	By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O.  + Joseph and  + Esther Linko By: Linda Gerrity For: Protection of the Ukrainian people and soldiers By: Izak Family For: I.M.O.  + Fr. Bohdan and + Pani Maria Izak
4   5   6   7	2 Tetrapod Candles $10 Jesus Vigil at Iconostas $5 Mary Vigil at Iconostas $5 St. Nicholas $5	By: Mark and Leslie Izak For: I.M.O.  + Harry Pavlyshyn, our St. Nicholas By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O.  + Joseph Linko By: Biloskirka Family For: I.M.O.  + Nicholas and  + Nadia Biloskirka By: Laskowski Family For: I.M.O.  + Joseph & + Marlene Laskowski,  our parents
8   9   10	St. Vladimir Vigil at Iconostas $5 Jesus Entrance Vigil $5 Mary Entrance Vigil $5	By: Mary Warholak For: Health & God’s Blessings for Dottie Fleck By: Stella Patrick For: Health and God’s Blessings for Stephen Patrick By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O.  + Esther Linko
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: Paul and Helen Ewasko For: I.M.O.  + Carol Kucenski Bohr By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings – Jeffrey Lyden & family By: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O.  + Ihor Shablovsky By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Casey McNulty Evans By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings for Miranda Vasquez

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.

CALENDAR

• Pyrohy Sale Dates for 2023 ($8 per dozen, frozen uncooked)
  • Wednesday, Dec. 13 – peel potatoes – need help please
  • Thursday, Dec. 14 – Make pyrohy –  9 am -need help please
  • Saturday Dec. 16th – 9am – bag frozen pyrohy – need help please
• Pyrohy sale distribution dates:
  • Saturday, December 16, 2023
  • Saturday, January 20, 2024
  • Saturday, February 17, 2024
  • Saturday, March 16, 2024
• Visit from St. Nicholas – December 10th – parish event, will also have a basket raffle. – more information in announcements
• Decorating for Christmas December 22, Friday – 11 am.  Need help please.
• Choir review for Christmas
  • Monday December 4 at 1 pm
  • Monday, December 11 at 6:30 pm

Review for Christmas – ANYONE wishing to prepare for Christmas with the singing is invited to please attend.   We sing congregationally so please come and learn. Will be held in the parish hall. All are welcome..

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

• December 24 Christmas Eve
  • Only Sunday Morning Services at 9:00 am (not for Christmas Eve)
  • There will be NO VIGIL/EVENING LITURGY FOR THIS YEAR ONLY
• December 25 Christmas Day
  • 11:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Nativity of Our Lord
• December 26 Synaxis of the Theotokos
  • 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. cHANGE IN LITUGY TIME THIS SUNDAY

Sunday, December 10, 2023 Divine Liturgy will be at 10:30 am FOR THIS WEEK ONLY.

• St. Nicholas VISIT

St. Nicholas will be coming to our parish on Sunday, December 10, 2023 after liturgy.  Children from religious education will have a Christmas presentation for our parish and will eagerly await the arrival of St. Nicholas.  A luncheon will be provided.  A basket raffle will also be available for parishioners and guests to purchase.  All are welcome to attend this Christmas tradition!

• DECEMBER PYROHY SALE

The season of Christmas is fast approaching and our pyrohy orders are filling up fast! Our next sale and distribution is scheduled for Saturday December 16th from 2:30 PM until 3:45 PM and Sunday December 17th from 9:30 AM until 11 AM and after Liturgy on both days.  Orders are taken on a first call/first served basis and supply is limited don’t be disappointed! Call Leslie today!!! 570-342-3749

• REACH OUT TO OUR NEIGHBORS ACROSS THE STREET THIS CHRISTMAS!!!!

Lackawanna County Office of Youth & Family Services provides programs for children in our county.  Outreach – Center for Community Resources (our neighbors across the street) provides children involved in those programs with books, pajamas, and educational toys each year. Lackawanna County Office of Youth & Family Services provide these items to over 250 children and are still looking for additional support. We are in need of pajamas sizes 2T – 10 for boys and girls; toys and games for infants through 6 years old, and books for children 0 – 10. If you would like to donate, we will have a contribution box in the back of the church for you to drop off these items.  New items please, no used items and do not gift wrap. Use the above list to make your purchases.  Thank you for your support.  The items will be collected through December 20th.  See Jean Pedley if you have any questions.

• Potato Peeling on Wednesday

The peeling of potatoes for the making of Pyrohy will take place this Wednesday, December 13th, beginning at 9:30am.  Workers are needed to help with this important task. Thank you to those who are able to come and help.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• 2024 Church envelopes and calendars

2024 Church envelopes and calendars are available in the back of the church. If there is an error or if you need a box, contact Jean Pedley.

• Christmas Flower Collection this Weekend

A reminder that donations for Christmas Flowers can be made this weekend, December 9th & 10th.  Please use the specially marked envelope in your collection packet.  Your Donations will help us Beautify our Church for the most joyous Christmas season.

• November Vigil Candle Donations total $800!

Donations for Vigil Candles last month totaled $800 for St. Vladimir’s Church.  Thank you to all of our Parishioners who continue to sponsor 7-day Vigil Candles for their Loved Ones.  Also, thank you to Helen Pagnotti for coordinating this project.

• THANK YOU

THANK YOU Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services for providing us with the 2024 church calendars again this year!  God Bless you for your ongoing and faithful generosity!

1. Sign-up sheets for Pyrohy helpers

Sign-up sheets are available in the back of the church for the pyrohy making process.  Come 1 day, come 3 days or come for a few hours.  All help of any amount of time is appreciated.  Our pyrohy sale income is the key to paying our heating bills for our church properties…..

1. Concert of Sacred Music this Sunday in Philadelphia

St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 24th and Poplar Sts, Philadelphia is holding a Concert of Sacred Music from East to West this Sunday, December 10th at 4:00pm.  In celebration of the Church’s 80th Anniversary.  Featuring music by Bortniansky, Hurko, Pitoni, Distler, Palestrina, Zakkak and Lysenko.  Tickets $15.

1. Christmas Concert next Saturday in Phoenixville

Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 301 Fairview St, Phoenixville, will hold a Classic Christmas Concert to benefit Ukraine next Saturday, December 16th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm.  Featuring Blujazz recording artist David Francis.  $20. Kids free.  All proceeds to Ukraine Relief.  Sing along to your favorite Christmas classics!

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.

Mountain View

Irene Slagan

Home

Anastasia Korman

Andrea Geraghty

Stella Patrick

Stanley Krupinski

Helen Ewasko

Katrina Izak Wilson

Home

Dr. Walter Dobushak

Sophia Soniak

Jean Chomko

Julie Yevich

Charles Drumsta

Regina Kozel

Andrea Wells

Dorothy Fleck

Bohdonna Sherpinskas

Home

Doris Romancho

Mary Warholak

Dorothy Kowalchick

Stephen Nidoh

Mary Tucker

Michael Seechock

Steve Patrick

Divine Liturgy Guide

Sunday, December 3, 2023

27^th Sunday after Pentecost

SAT DEC 2:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +John Monsyl The Myronyuk Family

SUN DEC 3:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 27^th Sunday after Pentecost Blessing for His People

MON DEC 4:  Barbara Great Martyr John Damascene READ Luke 20:27-34

TUES DEC 5:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Ukrainian People The Lilik Family

WED DEC 6:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Nicholas of Myra +Bohdana Myronyuk  The Pedley family

THURS DEC 7:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Blessing for Msgr. Joseph Garvin The Myronyuk Family

FRI DEC 8:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Maternity of the Holy Anna +Jan Janko The Lilik Family

SAT DEC 9:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Bohdana Myronyuk by Dorothy & John Zak

SUN DEC 10:  10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 28^th Sunday after Pentecost Blessing for His People

Collection Basket

11/25 & 11/26 next week’s bulletin

Thank you to last week’s counters

Mike Trusz & Olenka Chandoha-Knott

Next Week’s Counters are:

Dorothy Kowalchick & Debbie Dommes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Birthdays December 2-8

Natalie Nagle – Dec. 2

Donna Pace – Dec. 8

VIGIL CANDLE SPONSORS: week beginning December 2, 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: Mary Warholak For: 20 yrs of Priesthood JUL 20  –  God bless Fr. Myron By: Mary Warholak For: Fr. Myron & Pani Iryna  – Happy Anniversary AUG 10
4   5   6   7	2 Tetrapod Candles $10 Jesus Vigil at Iconostas $5 Mary Vigil at Iconostas $5 St. Nicholas $5	By: Mary Warholak For: Birthday Blessings upon Pani Iryna  SEP 25 By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings for Miranda Vasquez By: Biloskirka Family For: I.M.O.  + Nicholas and  + Nadia Biloskirka By: Mary Warholak For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Sons of Myronyuk family
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  –  Casey McNulty Evans
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: Mary Warholak For: I.M.O.  + Bohdana Myronyuk  SEP 11 VICHNAYA PAMYAT! By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Jeffrey Lyden & family By: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O.  + Ihor Shablovsky By: Mary Warholak For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Daughters of Myronyuk family By: Laskowski Family For: Birthday Blessings for Mike Long  DEC 6

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.

CALENDAR

• Pyrohy Sale Dates for 2023 ($8 per dozen, frozen uncooked)
  • Wednesday, Dec. 13 – peel potatoes – need help please
  • Thursday, Dec. 14 – Make pyrohy –  9 am -need help please
  • Saturday Dec. 16th – 9am – bag frozen pyrohy – need help please
• Pyrohy sale distribution dates:
  • Saturday, December 16, 2023
  • Saturday, January 20, 2024
  • Saturday, February 17, 2024
  • Saturday, March 16, 2024
• Visit from St. Nicholas – December 10th – parish event, will also have a basket raffle. – more information in announcements
• Decorating for Christmas December 22, Friday – 11 am.  Need help please.
• Choir review for Christmas
  • Monday December 4 at 1 pm
  • Monday, December 11 at 6:30 pm

Review for Christmas – ANYONE wishing to prepare for Christmas with the singing is invited to please attend.   We sing congregationally so please come and learn. Will be held in the parish hall. All are welcome..

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

• December 24 Christmas Eve
  • Only Sunday Morning Services at 9:00 am (not for Christmas Eve)
  • There will be NO VIGIL/EVENING LITURGY FOR THIS YEAR ONLY
• December 25 Christmas Day
  • 11:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Nativity of Our Lord
• December 26 Synaxis of the Theotokos
  • 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. cHANGE IN LITUGY TIME NEXT SUNDAY

Sunday, December 10, 2023 Divine Liturgy will be at 10:30 am FOR THIS WEEK ONLY.

• St. Nicholas VISIT

St. Nicholas will be coming to our parish on Sunday, December 10, 2023 after liturgy.  Children from religious education will have a Christmas presentation for our parish and will eagerly await the arrival of St. Nicholas.  A luncheon will be provided.  A basket raffle will also be available for parishioners and guests to purchase.  All are welcome to attend this Christmas tradition!

• THEME BASKETS NEEDED

The fast-approaching St Nick Social and CCD Presentation is Sunday, December 10^th 2023 is in need of theme baskets for our raffle. Please consider creating one or donating cash towards having one put together. We are asking for baskets donations to be in by Saturday 9, 2023. Kristen Waznak is coordinating this popular project and is available to offer ideas, suggestions, and hands-on assistance. She can be reached at 570-241-1223. Thank you for your participation and generosity in making this popular fundraiser another success.

• DECEMBER PYROHY SALE

The season of Christmas is fast approaching and our pyrohy orders are filling up fast! Our next sale and distribution is scheduled for Saturday December 16th from 2:30 PM until 3:45 PM and Sunday December 17th from 9:30 AM until 11 AM and after Liturgy on both days.  Orders are taken on a first call/first served basis and supply is limited don’t be disappointed! Call Leslie today!!! 570-342-3749

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• REACH OUT TO OUR NEIGHBORS ACROSS THE STREET THIS CHRISTMAS!!!!

Lackawanna County Office of Youth & Family Services provides programs for children in our county.  Outreach – Center for Community Resources (our neighbors across the street) provides children involved in those programs with books, pajamas, and educational toys each year. Lackawanna County Office of Youth & Family Services provide these items to over 250 children and are still looking for additional support. We are in need of pajamas sizes 2T – 10 for boys and girls; toys and games for infants through 6 years old, and books for children 0 – 10. If you would like to donate, we will have a contribution box in the back of the church for you to drop off these items.  New items please, no used items and do not gift wrap. Use the above list to make your purchases.  Thank you for your support.  The items will be collected through December 20th.  See Jean Pedley if you have any questions.

• Collection for Church Repairs this Weekend

A reminder that Donations for Church repairs can be made this Weekend, December 2nd & 3rd. 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.

• Holodomor Memorial Concert this Sunday in Philadelphia

90th anniversary of the Holodomor-Genocide in Ukraine Memorial Concert this Sunday, December 3rd, 2:00pm at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 800 N. Franklin St. in Philadelphia.  Panachyda with Most Rev. Borys Gudziak, Proclamation by Ulana Mazurkevich, St. Michael the Archangel Choir, Soprano Marta Zalyzniak, Reading of Survivor Testimony, Solovechky Youth Choir.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Christmas Bazaar this weekend in Melrose Park

Annunciation of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1206 Valley Road, Melrose Park.  Saturday and Sunday, December 2nd and 3rd.  Variety of Vendors, Ukrainian Kitchen, Visit by St. Nicholas.

• St. Nicholas Holy Day on Wednesday

The Feast of St. Nicholas is this Wednesday, December 6th.  A Holy Day Divine Liturgy will be held at 9:00am.  Come to Church on this special day to Honor this Holy Saint.

1. Feast of St. Nicholas

St. Nicholas was born in the year 270. His parents were devout Christians. After their death, Nicholas distributed his inherited wealth with the poor. He defended the Christian faith. St. Nicholas even to this day is known for his personality trait of gift-giving.  Shortly after his death, the faithful venerated the saintly Bishop. Churches were built in his honor and many parents named their sons “Nicholas.” In the Eastern Churches, almost every Thursday at the Divine Liturgy we read a Tropar and Kondak dedicated to St. Nicholas and all the Apostles. The icon of St. Nicholas is often found on the Iconostasis. There he is depicted as an Eastern Bishop, wearing an Omophor and Mitre. Many of our parishes have a program near his Feast Day during which St. Nicholas visits the children and greets them and distributes fruit, candy and small gifts, while those attending sing a special hymn in honor of St. Nicholas praising him for loving and serving us. We ask the saintly Nicholas to always help us in our time of need.

1. Holy Day on Friday

The Conception by St. Anna of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day is this Friday, December 8th.  A special Divine Liturgy will take place at 9:00am.  Please come to church on this Holy Day.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. The Conception by St. Anna of the Blessed Virgin Mary

St. Joachim, having been publicly reproached in the temple, retired to the desert, and fasting forty days, he implored God for the blessing of a child. At the same time his wife, St. Anne, did the same at her home, saying: “O God of our Fathers, hear my prayer and bless me as You blessed the womb of Sarah, giving her a son, Isaac.” On the fortieth day, as Anne was praying in the garden, an Angel of the Lord appeared to her and said: “The Lord has heard your prayer and you shall conceive and bring forth a child, and your seed will be spoken of in all the world!”  Anne replied: “As the Lord my God lives, if I beget a child, I will offer it as a gift to the Lord my God and it shall minister to Him in the holy place all the days of its life.” Just about the same time the Angel also appeared to Joachim in the desert and said: “Joachim, the Lord God has heard your prayer. Go home, therefore, for your wife Anne shall conceive.” As Joachim with his flock was returning home, Anne exclaimed: “Now I know that the Lord God has blessed us exceedingly!” On the following day they brought an offering of thanksgiving to God at the temple, saying: “Now we know that the Lord our God has been gracious unto us and has remitted all our sins.”

1. Christmas Flower Collection next Weekend

A reminder that donations for Christmas Flowers can be made next weekend, December 9th & 10th.  Please use the specially marked envelope in your collection packet.  Your Donations will help us Beautify our Church for the most joyous Christmas season.

1. Christmas Bazaar and Food Fest

Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, 700 N. Cedar Road, Jenkintown, Christmas Bazaar and Food Fest next Saturday, December 9th, 10:00am – 4:00pm.  Ukrainian Food and Baked Goods, Vendors and Crafts.  Eat-in or Take-out.

TONE 2 (p.333)

Troparion, Kontakion & Theotokion:

When You went down to death, O Life Immortal, You struck Hades dead with the blazing light of Your divinity.  When You raised the dead from the nether world, all the powers of heaven cried out: “O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory to You!”

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

You rose from the tomb, O almighty Savior; and Hades, seeing this wonder was stricken with fear and the dead arose.  Creation saw and rejoiced with You and Adam exults.  And the world, my Savior sings Your praises forever.

Now and forever and ever. Amen.

The tomb and death could not hold the Mother of God, unceasing in her intercession and unfailing hope of patronage, for As the Mother of Life she was transferred to life by Him Who had dwelt in her ever-virgin womb.

Prokeimenon:

The Lord is my strength and my song of praise, and He has become my salvation.

Verse: The Lord has indeed chastised me, but He has not delivered me to death.

Alleluia Verses:

The Lord will hear you in the day of tribulation; the name of the God of Jacob will shield you.

Lord, grant victory to the king, and hear us in the day that we shall call upon You.

Communion verse:

Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him from the highest.  Alleluia (3).

EPISTLE (Eph 6:10-17)

A reading from the Holy Apostle Paul to the Ephesians:

      Brethren: Draw your strength from the Lord and from his mighty power. Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil. For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits in the heavens. Therefore, put on the armor of God, that you may be able to resist on the evil day and, having done everything, to hold your ground. So stand fast with your loins girded in truth, clothed with righteousness as a breastplate, and your feet shod in readiness for the gospel of peace. In all circumstances, hold faith as a shield, to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

GOSPEL (Lk 18:18-27)

     An official asked him this question, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus answered him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery; you shall not kill; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; honor your father and your mother.’”  And he replied, “All of these I have observed from my youth.”  When Jesus heard this he said to him, “There is still one thing left for you: sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have a treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”  But when he heard this he became quite sad, for he was very rich.  Jesus looked at him [now sad] and said, “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!  For it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”  Those who heard this said, “Then who can be saved?”  And he said, “What is impossible for human beings is possible for God.”

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.

Mountain View

Irene Slagan

Home

Anastasia Korman

Andrea Geraghty

Stella Patrick

Stanley Krupinski

Helen Ewasko

Katrina Izak Wilson

Home

Dr. Walter Dobushak

Sophia Soniak

Jean Chomko

Julie Yevich

Charles Drumsta

Regina Kozel

Andrea Wells

Dorothy Fleck

Bohdonna Sherpinskas

Home

Doris Romancho

Mary Warholak

Dorothy Kowalchick

Stephen Nidoh

Mary Tucker

Michael Seechock

Steve Patrick

Divine Liturgy Guide

Sunday, November 26, 2023

26^th Sunday after Pentecost

SAT NOV 25:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Joseph & Ester Linko by Linda Perritano

SUN NOV 26:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 26^th Sunday after Pentecost Blessing for His People

MON NOV 27:  James the Persian Martyr READ Luke 19:37-44

TUES NOV 28:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Bohdana Myronyuk by Linda Grasso

WED NOV 29:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Ukrainian Solders

THURS NOV 30:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Health Christopher Lilik by The Lilik Family

FRI DEC 1:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Healing & Blessing for Mary Warholak The Myronyuk Family

SAT DEC 2:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +John Monsyl The Myronyuk Family

SUN DEC 3:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 27^th Sunday after Pentecost Blessing for His People

Collection Basket

11/18 & 11/19 next week’s bulletin

Thank you to last week’s counters

Dave Pedley and Linda Gerrity

Next Week’s Counters are:

Mike Trusz & Olenka Chandoha-Knott

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

There are no birthdays or anniversaries this week

VIGIL CANDLE SPONSORS: week beginning November 25, 2023

1   2   3	Hanging Eternal Lamp $10 2 Altar Vigil Candles $10 Proskomedia Candles $10	By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O.  + Joseph and + Esther Linko By: Fr. Myron &,the Faithful of St. Vladimir’s Church For: Commemoration  – Holodomor in Ukraine 1932-33 By: Mark and Leslie Izak For: Health and God’s Blessings for Dottie Fleck
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: Laskowski Family For: Anniversary of repose, grandfather + Joseph Laskowski NOV 28 By: Biloskirka Family For: I.M.O.  + Nicholas and  + Nadia Biloskirka By: Laskowski Family For: I.M.O.  + Joseph & + Marlene Laskowski,  our parents
8   9   10	St. Vladimir Vigil at Iconostas $5 Jesus Entrance Vigil $5 Mary Entrance Vigil $5	By: Laskowski Family For: Health and God’s Blessings for Miranda Vasquez By: Stella Patrick For: Health and God’s Blessings for Stephen Patrick By: Laskowski Family For: Health and God’s Blessings  – Casey McNulty Evans
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: Grandchildren For: In loving memory of + Fr. Bohdan & + Pani Maria Izak By: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O.  + Ihor Shablovsky By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Jeffrey Lyden & family By: Mary Warholak For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Paul & Helen Ewasko By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O.  + Joseph and  + Esther Linko

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.

CALENDAR

• Pyrohy Sale Dates for 2023 ($8 per dozen, frozen uncooked)
  • Wednesday, Dec. 13 – peel potatoes – need help please
  • Thursday, Dec. 14 – Make pyrohy –  9 am -need help please
  • Saturday Dec. 16th – 9am – bag frozen pyrohy – need help please)
• Visit from St. Nicholas – December 10th – parish event, will also have a basket raffle. – more information to follow
• Decorating for Christmas December 22, Friday – 11 am.  Need help please.
• Choir review for Christmas -Monday December 4 at 6:30 pm- – ANYONE wishing to prepare for Christmas with the singing is invited to please attend.   We sing congregationally so please come and learn. All are welcome.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. DECEMBER PYROHY SALE

The season of Christmas is fast approaching and our pyrohy orders are filling up fast! Our next sale and distribution is scheduled for Saturday December 16th from 2:30 PM until 3:45 PM and Sunday December 17th from 9:30 AM until 11 AM and after Liturgy on both days.  Orders are taken on a first call/first served basis and supply is limited don’t be disappointed! Call Leslie today!!! 570-342-3749

• ATTENTION council meeting

Council meeting – Monday, November 27th.  6pm Please let Father Myron know if you cannot make it.

• Christmas Flea Market next Saturday in Nanticoke

Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church, 240 Center St in Nanticoke will be holding a Christmas Flea Market on Saturday, December 2 from 9am to 2pm.  Ukrainian Basket Raffle.  Eat-in Ethnic Foods will be available.  Pyrohy for Sale.  Potato Pancakes.  Christmas Ornaments, Christmas Trees, Nativity sets and a variety of Christmas Decor.  Also, great variety of Flea Market items and Furniture.  Great prices!  Great food!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• REACH OUT TO OUR NEIGHBORS ACROSS THE STREET THIS CHRISTMAS!!!!

Lackawanna County Office of Youth & Family Services provides programs for children in our county.  Outreach – Center for Community Resources (our neighbors across the street) provides children involved in those programs with books, pajamas, and educational toys each year. Lackawanna County Office of Youth & Family Services provide these items to over 250 children and are still looking for additional support. We are in need of pajamas sizes 2T – 10 for boys and girls; toys and games for infants through 6 years old, and books for children 0 – 10. If you would like to donate, we will have a contribution box in the back of the church for you to drop off these items.  New items please, no used items and do not gift wrap. Use the above list to make your purchases.  Thank you for your support.  The items will be collected through December 20th.  See Jean Pedley if you have any questions.

• Holodomor-Genocide Remembrance

The month of November for Ukrainians, Ukrainians in the heart and people of good will is a time of honoring the victims of the Holodomor, the terrible and planned by the Stalinist-Soviet regime famine of Ukrainians in Central, Eastern and Southern Ukraine in 1932-1933. The forced and prolonged famine of millions of Ukrainians has led to the deaths of at least 10.5 million people.  Honor the memory of all those who perished by lighting a candle or sponsoring a Divine Liturgy in their honor.

• Collection for Church Repairs next Weekend

A reminder that Donations for Church repairs can be made next Weekend, December 2nd & 3rd. 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.

• Cookie Walk and Soup Sale next Saturday in Phoenixville

Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 301 Fairview St, Phoenixville.  Cookie Walk and Soup Sale, Gift Basket Raffle, Pictures with Santa.  Saturday, December 2nd, 11:00am-3:00pm.  Church Thrift Store open all day.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Ukrainian Food and Christmas Bazaar next Saturday in Reading

Nativity of BVM Ukrainian Catholic Church next Saturday, December 2nd, 10:00am-3:00pm.  To-go homemade Ukrainian Foods: Pierogi, Halushki, Stuffed Cabbage, Potato Pancakes, Nut Roll, Apricot Roll, Poppyseed Roll, Bread, Desserts and more! Vendors, Egg Art. 211 Grace St, Reading.

• Holodomor Memorial Concert next Sunday in Philadelphia

90th anniversary of the Holodomor-Genocide in Ukraine Memorial Concert next Sunday, December 3rd, 2:00pm at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 800 N. Franklin St. in Philadelphia.  Panachyda with Most Rev. Borys Gudziak, Proclamation by Ulana Mazurkevich, St. Michael the Archangel Choir, Soprano Marta Zalyzniak, Reading of Survivor Testimony, Solovechky Youth Choir.

1. Christmas Bazaar next weekend in Melrose Park

Annunciation of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1206 Valley Road, Melrose Park.  Saturday and Sunday, December 2nd and 3rd.  Variety of Vendors, Ukrainian Kitchen, Visit by St. Nicholas.

1. Christmas Flea Market next Saturday in Nanticoke

Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church, 240 Center St in Nanticoke will be holding a Christmas Flea Market on Saturday, November 25 & Saturday, December 2 from 9am to 2pm.  Ukrainian Basket Raffle.  Eat-in Ethnic Foods will be available.  Pyrohy for Sale.  Potato Pancakes.  Christmas Ornaments, Christmas Trees, Nativity sets and a variety of Christmas Decor.  Also, great variety of Flea Market items and Furniture.  Great prices!  Great food!

1. Ukrainian Christmas Bazaar this Sunday in Philadelphia

2023 Ukrainian Christmas Bazaar at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 808 N. Franklin St. in Philadelphia, this Sunday, November 19th, from 10:00am – 4:00pm.  Homemade Food/Pastries, Gifts & Vendors, Crafts & Music, Flea Market, Cathedral Tours, Turkey Door prizes.  Admission $2, Kids under 10 Free.  See St. Nicholas.  Shop, Eat and Win Prizes!

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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