St Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church of Scranton, PA

Divine Liturgy Guide

Sunday, August 6, 2023

Transfiguration of our Lord

SAT Aug 5:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Anthony & Ann Lilik by The Lilik Famiy

SUN Aug 6:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Transfiguration of our Lord Blessing for His people

MON Aug 7:  8:20 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Anthony & Ann Lilik by The Lilik Family

TUES Aug 8:  Emilian Bishop Confessor READ Matthew 23:23-28

WED Aug 9:  Matthias Apostle READ Luke 9:1-6

THURS Aug 10:  Lawrence Archdeacon Martyr Read Matthew 24:13-28

FRI Aug 11:  8:20 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Mary Port by Regina Kozel

SAT Aug 12:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Stefa Tutka by Peter Tutka & Family

SUN Aug 13:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 12^th Sunday After Pentecost

Collection Basket

7/29 & 7/30 $3,146

Thank you to last week’s counters

Dorothy Kowalchick & Debbie Dommes

Next Week’s Counters are:

Dave Pedley and Linda Gerrity

Happy Birthdays and Anniversary!

Birthdays August 5 – 11

Birthdays

Boris Biloskirka – Aug. 7

Gregory Sawka – Aug. 7

Victor Fleck, Jr. – Aug. 11

Anniversary

Father Myron & Iryna – Aug. 10

VIGIL CANDLE SPONSORS: week beginning August 5, 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: Parish Family of St. Vladimir’s Church For: Anniversary Blessings for Fr. Myron & Pani Iryna AUG 10 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: Fr.  Myron & the Faithful of St. Vladimir’s Church For: 115th Anniversary of Incorporation of St. Vladimir’s Church AUG 10 By: Laskowski Family For: Wedding remembrance + George & + Anna Marinchak  AUG 6 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: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O.  + Ihor Shablovsky By: Stella Patrick For: Health and God’s Blessings for Stephen Patrick By: Regina Kozel For: Birthday Blessings for Maria Shablovsky AUG 5
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: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Jeffrey  Lyden & family By: Servants of God For: Commemoration  – Transfiguration of the Lord AUG 6 By: Laskowski Family For: Birthday remembrance – our mother + Marlene Laskowski AUG 9 By: Regina Kozel For: Anniversary Blessings for Fr. Myron & Pani Iryna AUG 10

CONFESSIONFor anyone that would like to receive the holy sacrament of confession you can let Father Myron know and set up a time either before or after Liturgy from Tuesday through Saturday.

SAINT VLADIMIR

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

Mailing address: 430 N. 7th Ave., Scranton, Pa. 18503-2104

Telephones: Parish Office (570) 342-7023 Fax 342-7130

Website stvladimirscranton.org

REVEREND MYRON MYRONYUK, PASTOR Email:  myronyukm@yahoo.com

Glory to Jesus Christ!  Glory Forever!  Slava Isusu Christu!  Slava Na Viky!

Divine Liturgies: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m.,

Holy Days & Weekdays see bulletin

OUR MISSION PARISH: Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

635 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705

Sick calls / Communion calls / Home visits/ Emergencies: call parish office.

Prayer For Peace in Ukraine

Heavenly Father, You Son taught us “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the sons of God.” We fervently pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, that you inspire men to become peacemakers. May mankind seek reconciliation and peace as is Your Will in this world. May tranquility be restored to all nations and especially Ukraine. God, Our Father, we beseech You to comfort the suffering, heal the wounded, and accept the souls of the dearly departed into Your heavenly kingdom. May the Most Holy Mother of God extend Her Mantle of Protection over Ukraine and the whole world. May each of us always live our lives as instruments of Your peace, in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Transfiguration of our Lord Holy Day

In Christian teachings, the Transfiguration is a pivotal moment, and the setting on the mountain is presented as the point where human nature meets God: the meeting place for the temporal and the eternal, with Jesus himself as the connecting point, acting as the bridge between heaven and earth.  The transfiguration not only supports the identity of Jesus as the Son of God, but the statement “listen to him”, identifies him as the messenger and mouth-piece of God.  The significance of this identification is enhanced by the presence of Elijah and Moses, for it indicates to the apostles that Jesus is the voice of God.  At the Transfiguration, God assigns to Jesus a special “honor and glory” and it is the turning point at which God exalts Jesus above all other powers in creation and positions him as ruler and judge.

• Some Highlights in Saint Vladimir Parish History:

1908 – August 10 – “The Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church Congregation of Saint Wolodymir of Scranton, Pennsylvania” is legally incorporated.

• Blessing of Fruit this Weekend

The Transfiguration of Our Lord Holy Day is this Sunday, August 6th.  A Holy Day Divine Liturgy will be held at the usual time of 9:00am.  As is our custom, the Blessing of Fruit will take place.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• St.Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church in Scranton Represents CHARITY CONCERT BY LIUDMYLA CHYCHUK

AUGUST 17 6:00 P.M. Doors- 5:30 p.m., free admission Mairian Chapel/ Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, 1 O’Reilly Circle, Dunmore, PA 18509 Liudmyla Chychuk is a Ukrainian concert pianist, renowned educator and founder of “Power of Art” project that introduces Ukrainian music, literature, art, and folk traditions to audiences in Ukraine and around the world. She has been teaching at Mykola Lysenko Kyiv State Music Lyceum for twenty years. As a concert pianist, she regularly performs classical, jazz, and folk music throughout Ukraine and abroad. Since the Crimea annexation in 2014, Liudmyla has brought the power of music to help Ukrainian affected by russian invasion. She gave numerous charitable concerts helping the war victims and supporting defenders on the frontline.

The concert program:

• Myroslav Skoryk (1938-2020) -Partita N0 5
  • Oleksandr Saratsky (1961) Jazz arrangement of Ukrainian folk songs.
  • Myroslav Skoryk (1938-2020) “A melody
  • Le Van Khoa (1933) Four pieces from piano album composed in various pentatonic scales
  • The dragonfly”, “Evening breeze”, “A night in Vietnam, Beautiful bamboo-

Concert tour to the USA sponsored by United Help Ukraine charity foundation.

• Collection for Church Repairs this Weekend

A reminder that Donations for Church repairs can be made this Weekend, August 5th & 6th.  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

• Holy Dormition Pilgrimage next Weekend

The 69th Annual Ukrainian Catholic Holy Dormition Pilgrimage will be held next Saturday & Sunday, August 12th & 13th at St. Mary’s Villa, Sloatsburg, N.Y.  This Pilgrimage is highlighted each year with the outdoor Pontifical Divine Liturgy, celebrated this year by Bishop Bohdan Danylo, Moleben with candlelight procession, Healing service, Ukrainian workshops and Stations of the Cross.  Complete information is available at ssmi-us.org.

• 5 BABY QUILTS FOR SALE

Five baby quilts are for sale, these quilts are handmade by St. Vladimir’s Quilting Club and are various patterns and colors to choose from. The price is $45 each. All proceeds benefit the hall kitchen renovation fund. If interested, please call Dottie Fleck at (570) 346-4164

• 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!

• a La Carte, Ukrainian Festival Food

“Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church will hold the 3rd and last of their Why Cook Wednesday Dinners for the Summer with an a La Carte, Ukrainian Festival Food, Take-Out Dinner on Wednesday, August 16th.  Order from a menu of festival foods including; holubtsi (piggies)…$3/each, pyrohy (pierogies)…3 for $3.00, kovbasa & kapusta (kielbasa & sauerkraut)…$5.00/each, halushki (cabbage & noodles)…$3.00/pint and Pagash (potato pizza)…$2.00/cut.  Pick-Ups from 4:00 to 7:00pm in their school hall on the corner of North River and West Chestnut Streets, near the General Hospital Parkade in Wilkes-Barre.  Take-Out Only and Pre-Orders are strongly encouraged.  Place your order by calling the School Hall Kitchen (570) 829-3051.  Bake Sale items available and tickets will also be sold for a Basket Raffle.  Remember…When Baba Cooks, Everybody’s Happy!”

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

Home

Doris Romancho

Mary Warholak

Dorothy Kowalchick

Stephen Nidoh

Mary Tucker

Michael Seechock

Steve Patrick

Divine Liturgy Guide

Sunday, July 30, 2023

9^th Sunday After Pentecost 

SAT JULY 29:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy  +Joseph & Ester Linko by Linda Pirritano

SUN JULY 30:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9^th Sunday After Pentecost  Blessing for His people

MON JULY 31:  Eudocimus Venerable READ Matthew 21:19-22

TUES Aug 1:  8:20 a.m. Divine Liturgy Health & blessing for Gregory & Sara Lilik

WED Aug 2:  8:20 a.m. Divine Liturgy Peace in Ukraine

THURS Aug 3:  8:20 a.m. Divine Liturgy Blessing & healing for Joe Miclisicak by Friend

FRI Aug 4:  8:20 a.m. Divine Liturgy +John Knott & Jaropolk Chandoha                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           by Knott & Chandoha family

SAT Aug 5:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Anthony & Ann Lilik by The Lilik Famiy

SUN Aug 6:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Transfiguration of our Lord Blessing for His people

Collection Basket

7/22 & 7/23 $1,292

Thank you to last week’s counters

Mike Trusz & Olenka Chandoha-Knott

Next Week’s Counters are:

Dorothy Kowalchick & Debbie Dommes

Happy Birthdays!

Birthdays July 29 – August 4

Christopher Lilik – Aug. 2

Edward Chomko – Aug. 4

Olga Smirnov – Aug. 4

VIGIL CANDLE SPONSORS: week beginning July 29, 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: Lilik Family For: Deliverance of Ukraine & Protection of her Defenders By: Fr.  Myron & the Faithful of St. Vladimir’s Church For: I.M.O.  + Soldiers, + Civilians,  + Refugees of Ukraine
4   5   6   7	2 Tetrapod Candles $10 Jesus Vigil at Iconostas $5 Mary Vigil at Iconostas $5 St. Nicholas $5	By: Mr. and Mrs.  John Knott For: I.M.O.  + Jaropolk Chandoha By: Sharmayne with love For: I.M.O.  + Walter Michael Tucker,  Jr.  – Blessings in heaven By: Biloskirka Family For: I.M.O.  + Nicholas and + Nadia Biloskirka By: Fr. Myron & the Faithful of St.  Vladimir’s Church For: Protection of orphans and refugees
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: Servants of God For: Safety of persecuted Christians
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: I.M.O.  + Founders and + Benefactors of St. Vladimir’s Church By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Jeffrey Lyden & family By: Parish Family of St.  Vladimir’s Church For: God’s Blessings upon Ukrainian Seminary Day JUL 30 By: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O.  + Ihor Shablovsky By: Laskowski Family For: Birthday Blessings for Joseph Laskowski AUG 4

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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. St.Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church in Scranton Represents CHARITY CONCERT BY LIUDMYLA CHYCHUK

AUGUST 17 6:00 P.M. Doors- 5:30 p.m., free admission Mairian Chapel/ Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, 1 O’Reilly Circle, Dunmore, PA 18509 Liudmyla Chychuk is a Ukrainian concert pianist, renowned educator and founder of “Power of Art” project that introduces Ukrainian music, literature, art, and folk traditions to audiences in Ukraine and around the world. She has been teaching at Mykola Lysenko Kyiv State Music Lyceum for twenty years. As a concert pianist, she regularly performs classical, jazz, and folk music throughout Ukraine and abroad. Since the Crimea annexation in 2014, Liudmyla has brought the power of music to help Ukrainian affected by russian invasion. She gave numerous charitable concerts helping the war victims and supporting defenders on the frontline.

The concert program:

• Myroslav Skoryk (1938-2020) -Partita N0 5
  • Oleksandr Saratsky (1961) Jazz arrangement of Ukrainian folk songs.
  • Myroslav Skoryk (1938-2020) “A melody
  • Le Van Khoa (1933) Four pieces from piano album composed in various pentatonic scales
  • The dragonfly”, “Evening breeze”, “A night in Vietnam, Beautiful bamboo-

Concert tour to the USA sponsored by United Help Ukraine charity foundation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• 5 BABY QUILTS FOR SALE

Five baby quilts are for sale, these quilts are handmade by St. Vladimir’s Quilting Club and are various patterns and colors to choose from. The price is $45 each. All proceeds benefit the hall kitchen renovation fund. If interested, please call Dottie Fleck at (570) 346-4164

• 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!

• Ukrainian Day this Sunday in Minersville

The 89th annual Ukrainian Day will be held this Sunday, July 30th, at St. Nicholas Church picnic grounds, route 901 in Primrose (just outside Minersville) from 11:00am-8:00pm. This annual event is sponsored by the 12 parishes and faithful of the South Anthracite Deanery under the leadership of their pastors. Plans for the day include a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with the clergy of the deanery at 11:00am and the Food Sale will start at 1:00pm with delicious ethnic and regional foods prepared by the parishes of the deanery.  Pyrohy, Halushki, Halupki, Potato Cakes, Kielbasa, Soups, Desserts and more.  Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble, John Stevens’ Polka Band. Theme Basket Auction.  Vendors and Crafters.  Games and Fun for the whole family.  Free Parking.  Free Admission.  Rain or Shine.  Proceeds benefit the St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary.  Everyone Welcome!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• a La Carte, Ukrainian Festival Food

“Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church will hold the 3rd and last of their Why Cook Wednesday Dinners for the Summer with an a La Carte, Ukrainian Festival Food, Take-Out Dinner on Wednesday, August 16th.  Order from a menu of festival foods including; holubtsi (piggies)…$3/each, pyrohy (pierogies)…3 for $3.00, kovbasa & kapusta (kielbasa & sauerkraut)…$5.00/each, halushki (cabbage & noodles)…$3.00/pint and Pagash (potato pizza)…$2.00/cut.  Pick-Ups from 4:00 to 7:00pm in their school hall on the corner of North River and West Chestnut Streets, near the General Hospital Parkade in Wilkes-Barre.  Take-Out Only and Pre-Orders are strongly encouraged.  Place your order by calling the School Hall Kitchen (570) 829-3051.  Bake Sale items available and tickets will also be sold for a Basket Raffle.  Remember…When Baba Cooks, Everybody’s Happy!”

• Blessing of Fruit next Weekend

The Transfiguration of Our Lord Holy Day is next Sunday, August 6th.  A Holy Day Divine Liturgy will be held at the usual time of 9:00am.  As is our custom, the Blessing of Fruit will take place.  When you come to Church on this special Holy Day, bring Fruit to be Blessed.  Also, Blessing of Fruit will take place on Saturday, Holy Transfiguration Eve, after Divine Liturgy.

• Collection for Church Repairs next Weekend

A reminder that Donations for Church repairs can be made next Weekend, August 5th & 6th.  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.

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

Home

Doris Romancho

Mary Warholak

Dorothy Kowalchick

Stephen Nidoh

Mary Tucker

Michael Seechock

Steve Patrick

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

1. 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 8^th AND 9^th.  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.

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

Home

Doris Romancho

Mary Warholak

Dorothy Kowalchick

Stephen Nidoh

Mary Tucker

Michael Seechock

Steve Patrick

Divine Liturgy Guide

Sunday, July 2, 2023

5^th Sunday After Pentecost

SAT JULY 8:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy Blessing & Peace in Ukraine by The Lilik Family

SUN JULY 9:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 6^th Sunday After Pentecost  Blessing for His people

MON JULY 10:  

TUES JULY 11:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy + Patricia Rivera by Ruane Family

WED JULY 12:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Kathleen Izak by LUC North Antr. Council

THURS JULY 13:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Agnes Tillery by Joe Miclisicak

FRI JULY 14:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Mike Mc Connell by Jim & Betsy Zaydon

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Blessing for His people

Collection Basket

7/1 & 7/2 $ 2,849

Thank you to last week’s counters

Mike Trusz & Olenka Chandoha-Knott

Next Week’s Counters are:

Dorothy Kowalchick & Debbie Dommes

Happy Birthday!

July 8 – 14

Ashley Dommes – July 8

Andea Wells – July 10

Patricia (Lazuka) Ord – July 11

Stephen Nidoh – July 12

Patricia Waznak – July 13

VIGIL CANDLE SPONSORS: week beginning July 8, 2023

1   2   3	Hanging Eternal Lamp $10 2 Altar Vigil Candles $10 Proskomedia Candles $10	By: Frank and Kristen with love For: Birthday blessings & wishes for Pat Waznak JUL 13 By: Lilik Family For: Deliverance of Ukraine & Protection of her Defenders By: Fr.  Myron & the Faithful of St.Vladimir’s Church For: I.M.O.  + Soldiers, + Civilians, + Refugees of Ukraine
4   5   6   7	2 Tetrapod Candles $10 Jesus Vigil at Iconostas $5 Mary Vigil at Iconostas $5 St. Nicholas $5	By: Kristen and Patrick with love For: Pat Waznak —  Birthday blessings and wishes! By: Aunt Helen & Uncle Paul Ewasko For: Health & God’s Blessings upon Katrina Izak Wilson 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: Regina Kozel For: Blessings for Good Health  – Sharon Calvey By: Stella Patrick For: Health and God’s Blessings for Stephen Patrick By: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O.  + Ihor Shablovsky
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: Luke Ruane For: I.M.O. +Baba (Patricia A. Rivera) By: Parish Family of St. Vladimir’s Church For: Health & God’s Blessings for the Sick and Disabled By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Jeffrey Lyden & family By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O.  + Joseph and + Esther Linko By: Sharmayne Tucker For: I.M.O.  + Walter Michael Tucker, 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.

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

1. 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 8^th AND 9^th.  We will be utilizing the air conditioning on the weekends; weekday Liturgies will continue to be in the church.

• Chicken Dinner in Wilkes-Barre

Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Wilkes-Barre will hold a Chicken Dinner on Wednesday, July 19th, in their school hall on the corner of N. River and W. Chestnut Streets. This dinner will be Take-Out Only and Pre-Orders are strongly encouraged.  Dinners will be $15 and will include; a brined and roasted half chicken, baked potato, corn, macaroni salad, roll and dessert. Place your order by calling the School Hall Kitchen (570) 829-3051. Pick-Ups will be from 4:00 to 7:00pm.  Summer heat got you beat?  Let Baba do the cooking.  When Baba cooks, everybody’s Happy!

• Weekly Vigil Candles available for Sponsorship

Honor a loved one by sponsoring a Vigil Candle which will be lit for them for an entire week.  These 7-day candles are available with your special intention starting at only $5.  Contact Helen Pagnotti to reserve yours today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• 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.

• Collection for Insurance next Weekend

A reminder that Donations toward our Insurance Costs can be made next weekend, July 15th & 16th.  Please use the specially marked envelope in your collection packet.  Thank you for your generous support of our Parish.

• New Church Linens from Ukraine

Fr. Myron has brought back 2 new sets of Church Linens made in Ukraine for our Parish.  A set of green and a set of blue.  Cost is $400 per set.  If you would like to donate toward the cost of these beautiful Church Linens, mark an envelope “Church Linens” and drop it in the collection basket.  Thank you for your generosity to St. Vladimir’s.

• Feast of St. Vladimir next Saturday

The Feast of St. Vladimir is next Saturday, July 15th.  Divine Liturgy will be at the usual time of 4:00pm.  St. Vladimir was a pagan who worshipped the forces of nature, being also a man of particular cruelty. But the Lord saw a great spiritual future in him and enlightened him. Prince Vladimir found Christ the Savior, was born again in the spirit, and brought the true faith to his people.  Come to Church next Saturday to honor the Patron Saint of our Parish.

Pastoral Letter of Ukrainian Bishops on Mental Health (part 2)

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In light of the war in Ukraine and its impact particularly in the global Ukrainian community, we would like to raise awareness regarding mental health. Violence causes trauma and mental illness. Mental illness is a source of deep suffering. Persons with mental illness often suffer in silence, hidden and unrecognized by others. Sometimes the psychological anguish is so great that depression sets in and even despair. A person’s anguish can become unbearable, to the point that they desire to die. Very sadly, in recent months, Ukrainian communities in the USA have seen a number of suicides. Statistics indicate that there are an estimated 8-25 suicide attempts to one death by suicide. No group is exempt from being at risk of suicide. A new crisis support line was recently initiated in the USA.  The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.  One can call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. This same crisis line offers guidelines to those who become aware of someone who is in serious distress.  Those who lost a loved one to suicide need particular care and attention. Their grief is often complicated by confusion, anger, and guilt. They wonder if they could have done something different to prevent the death of their loved one. They frequently feel alone, as if no one can understand their pain. We must not be afraid to initiate difficult conversations with survivors of suicide. We must help them discuss their profound loss.  We need to be available to them in order to facilitate a painful journey toward healing.  Additionally, there are survivor support groups such as Alliance of Hope. To properly understand the Church’s teaching on suicide, we need to recognize that our lives originate in the divine. God is the giver of life. Each of us is wonderfully made in His image and likeness (Genesis 1:27). All human beings, regardless of what ailments they suffer, are made in the image and likeness of God. It is to God, not us, that we owe our lives.  As the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches, “Everyone is responsible for his life before God who has given it to him. We are stewards, not owners, of the life God has entrusted to us. It is not ours to dispose of” (2280). However, the Church also recognizes that grave psychological disturbances, anguish, or grave fear of hardship, suffering, or torture can diminish the responsibility of the one committing suicide” (2282). Mental illness often impairs a person’s thinking and ability to reason. Nonetheless, we must bear in mind that our faith does not promise a life free of suffering. We believe that Christ’s suffering and death on the cross and his resurrection give meaning to our suffering. Our hope lies in the Lord, in whom, through the life of the Church, we receive the spiritual strength to endure.

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

Home

Doris Romancho

Mary Warholak

Dorothy Kowalchick

Stephen Nidoh

Mary Tucker

Michael Seechock

Steve Patrick

Divine Liturgy Guide

Sunday, July 2, 2023

5^th Sunday After Pentecost

SAT JULY 1:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy +Anthony Shastay by The Lilik Family

SUN JULY 2:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 5^th Sunday After Pentecost

MON JULY 3:  Hyacinth Martyr READ Matthew 13:10-23

TUES JULY 4:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy +Agnes Tillery by Joe Miclisicak INDEPENDENCE DAY

WED JULY 5:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +William Snyder by The Lilik Family

THURS JULY 6:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy +WIlliam Skorupka by The Zak Family

FRI JULY 7:  8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Blessing for Timothy Myronyuk by The Lilik Family

SAT JULY 8:  4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy Blessing & Peace in Ukraine by The Lilik Family

SUN JULY 9:  9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 6^th Sunday After Pentecost  Blessing for His people

Collection Basket

6/10 & 6/11 $ 872

6/17 & 6/18 $1652

6/24 &6/25 $1226

Thank you to last week’s counters

Dave Pedley and Linda Gerrity

Next Week’s Counters are:

Mike Trusz & Olenka Chandoha-Knott

Happy Birthday and Anniversary!

July 1-7

Birthdays

Glenn Capman – July 3

John Zak – July 3

Randy Knott – July 6

Anniversary

Shane & Theresa (Gaffney) Nesmith – June 24

VIGIL CANDLE SPONSORS: week beginning July 1, 2023

1   2   3	Hanging Eternal Lamp $10 2 Altar Vigil Candles $10 Proskomedia Candles $10	By: Doris, Greg and Matthew Romancho For: I.M.O.  + Wasyl, + Catherine,  + William & + Harry Romancho By: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O.  + Mary Port – blessed repose JUN 22 By: Parish Family of St.  Vladimir’s Church For: Independence Day JULY 4th – God bless America!
4   5   6   7	2 Tetrapod Candles $10 Jesus Vigil at Iconostas $5 Mary Vigil at Iconostas $5 St. Nicholas $5	By: Lilik Family For: Deliverance of Ukraine & Protection of her Defenders By: Sharmayne Tucker For: I.M.O.  + Walter Michael Tucker, Jr. By: Biloskirka Family For: I.M.O.  + Nicholas and + Nadia Biloskirka By: Regina Kozel For: Anniversary Blessings  – Sharon & Chris Calvey JUL 3
8   9   10	St. Vladimir Vigil at Iconostas $5 Jesus Entrance Vigil $5 Mary Entrance Vigil $5	By: Laskowski Family For: I.M.O.  + Joseph & + Marlene Laskowski,  our parents By: Stella Patrick For: Health and God’s Blessings for Stephen Patrick By: Laskowski Family For: Health & God’s Blessings  – Jeffrey Lyden & family
11   12   13   14   15	Mother of God Statue $10 Altar 7 branch Saturday $5 Altar 7 branch Sunday $5 Blessed Mother (side altar) $5 Jesus (side altar) $5	By: Her nieces and nephews For: Aunt Helen Ewasko  – Health & God’s Blessings By: Fr. Myron & the Faithful of St. Vladimir’s Church For: I.M.O.  + Soldiers,  + Civilians,  + Refugees of Ukraine By: Regina Kozel For: I.M.O.  + Ihor Shablovsky By: Linda Pirritano For: I.M.O.  + Joseph and + Esther Linko By: Wife Sharmayne,  Sons Michael, Anthony,  Matthew For: + Walter Michael Tucker, Jr. – Belated Happy Father’s Day in heaven

CONFESSIONFor anyone that would like to receive the holy sacrament of confession you can let Father Myron know and set up a time either before or after Liturgy from Tuesday through Saturday.

SAINT VLADIMIR

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

Mailing address: 430 N. 7th Ave., Scranton, Pa. 18503-2104

Telephones: Parish Office (570) 342-7023 Fax 342-7130

Website stvladimirscranton.org

REVEREND MYRON MYRONYUK, PASTOR Email:  myronyukm@yahoo.com

Glory to Jesus Christ!  Glory Forever!  Slava Isusu Christu!  Slava Na Viky!

Divine Liturgies: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m.,

Holy Days & Weekdays see bulletin

OUR MISSION PARISH: Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

635 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705

Sick calls / Communion calls / Home visits/ Emergencies: call parish office.

PRAYER FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those who declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being.  Help us to continue a good work begun long ago.  Make our vision clear and our will strong.  Only in human solidarity will we have liberty and justice in the honor that belongs to every life on earth.  Turn our hearts toward the family of nations: to understand the ways of others, to offer friendship, and to find safety only in the common good of all.  We ask this through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Summer is the Time for Cemetery Care

A reminder that Summer is the time for Cemetery Care Expenses.  Please help us by Donating toward the cost of Grass Cutting, Trimming and Maintenance at our two Cemeteries.   You can write your Donation in the proper box on the front of your Weekly Envelope.  Thank You for your support of keeping the Resting Place of our Loved Ones beautiful.

• Weekly Vigil Candles available for Sponsorship

Honor a loved one by sponsoring a Vigil Candle which will be lit for them for an entire week.  These 7-day candles are available with your special intention starting at only $5.  Contact Helen Pagnotti to reserve yours today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• CHANGE IN LOCATION FOR WEEKEND LITUGy

Due to the expected higher temperatures in the weeks to come Divine Liturgy ON THE WEEKENDS ONLY will be celebrated in the church hall STARTING JULY 8^th AND 9^th.  We will be utilizing the air conditioning on the weekends; weekday Liturgies will continue to be in the church.

• Collection for Church Repairs this Weekend

A reminder that Donations for Church repairs can be made this Weekend, July 1st & 2nd.  Please use the specially marked envelope to make your contribution.  Thank you to everyone for your generosity toward the upkeep of our buildings and property.

• Independence Day Divine Liturgy

This Tuesday, July 4th, we will have an Independence Day Divine Liturgy at 9:00am.  Begin your July 4th by coming to Church to thank God for all the good things bestowed on our country.

• New Church Linens from Ukraine

Fr. Myron has brought back 2 new sets of Church Linens made in Ukraine for our Parish.  A set of green and a set of blue.  Cost is $400 per set.  If you would like to donate toward the cost of these beautiful Church Linens, mark an envelope “Church Linens” and drop it in the collection basket.  Thank you for your generosity to St. Vladimir’s.

Pastoral Letter of Ukrainian Bishops on Mental Health

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The war in Ukraine continues to cause terrible suffering for countless individuals. We see the deep wounds caused by the war’s devastating destruction, maiming injury, and innumerable deaths. Yet, there is another kind of suffering that we tend to not discuss openly:  the psychological traumas inflicted by the violence of war and mental health in general. Dr Hans Kluge, head of the World Health Organization’s Europe region. writes about the war in Ukraine,  “Almost 10 million people at the present time are potentially at risk of mental disorders such as acute stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, and post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD.”  He goes on to state, “The greatest needs are in areas most severely impacted by the conflict, but populations in relatively safer parts of the country are also affected”. Aid groups say that damage to mental health will be the most devastating legacy of the war in Ukraine.  Furthermore, 14 million people have been uprooted from their homes. Forced displacement is associated with various forms of stress and trauma, which are frequently overlooked and minimized. The psychological distress associated with forced displacement is considered equivalent to the death of a loved one.  Emigration radically changes everything: geography, language, culture, circle of friends, the way people interact with one another, and often even one’s profession.  Sometimes there are distorted feelings of guilt or shame for being alive and safe while others are dying in Ukraine. Sudden disruptions in social connections can isolate and amplify loneliness. Children are especially vulnerable to traumatic events during displacement and the post-migration stressors they continue to be exposed to. Data suggest that refugee children have much greater mental health needs compared to the general population. Anxiety, sadness, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, anger and unexplained physical symptoms are all normal reactions to abnormal situations and reflect the nervous system’s response to a heightened state of alertness, or “fight/flight” to protect a person from danger. For most people, these symptoms improve over time if basic needs are met, and they have social support. However, when one experiences repetitive, unpredictable threats to their personhood, the likelihood of developing complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD) increases. What can we do? There is no simple answer. Our faith calls us to fellowship, our God calls us to communion. We need to find ways to share our plight with trusted individuals and engage in a supportive community where we can receive help. When we can speak and feel really listened to, then we are on the path toward recovery and healing. Knowing that there is someone who cares can change the life of a person who is suffering. God cares. We are called to care for each other. It is within supportive communities that we can also discover ways to give of ourselves, which also helps us adapt to new circumstances. Like the Good Samaritan in the Gospel, we must be attentive to the needs of others, listen, offer respect, consideration, and love. Jesus’ ministry was one of hope and healing. In imitating Christ, we provide hope and healing to others.

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Please include in your prayers those members of our parish who are in hospitals, care homes, rehabilitation facilities & those who are not able to join us actively in our church community.

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

Home

Doris Romancho

Mary Warholak

Dorothy Kowalchick

Stephen Nidoh

Mary Tucker

Michael Seechock

Steve Patrick

Thursday June 29 Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul

Holy Day (Obligation) Divine Liturgy at 9 A.M.

Saturday July 1 4:00 P.M. +Anthony Shastay by the Lillik Family

Sunday July 2 9:00 A.M. Divine Liturgy 5th Sunday After Pentecost

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