Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church /Assumption B.V.M. Ukrainian Catholic Church

131 North Beech Street, Mount Carmel, PA 17851

Very Reverend Archpriest Michael Hutsko, Pastor

Rectory 570-339-0650 Church Hall 570- 339-4333 Fax 570-339-2715

Web Site- sspeterandpaulmc.org - E-Mail: stsppmc@ptd.net and ABVM.Centralia@gmail.com

Prayer Line: Louise Cuff 339-3660 – Eleanor Stebila 339-2353 – Louise Troyan 339-1565

Please notify the rectory office if you or a loved one is hospitalized or admitted to a nursing home

Office Hours: 1ST

Collection : Candles

Mon. through Thurs.- 8:30 AM-1:30 PM 2nd

Collection: Regular Offering

6th

Sunday After Pentecost

Saturday---July 20th

, 2019

8:00 AM---+Souls in Purgatory

3:15 PM---Confession

4:00 PM +Boris Maksymuk and +Mary Tracey req. by

Family

6th

Sunday After Pentecost

Sunday---July 21st, 2019

8:30 AM---Confessions

9:15 AM---For All Parishioners

11:00 AM---ABVM--- +Michael Mayernick req. by wife

JoAnn and Children

Monday- July 22nd

, 2019

7:30 AM--- For the Sick & Infirm

Tuesday- July 23rd

, 2019

7:30 AM---No Divine Liturgy

Wednesday---July 24th

, 2019

7:30 AM--- For the souls in Purgatory

Thursday---July 25th

, 2019

2:00 PM--- Mt. Carmel Nursing Home – For the Health

of all Residents

Friday---July 26th

, 2019

7:30 AM---+John, +Helen, and +Joseph Cheddar

req. by Family

Saturday---July 27th

, 2019

8:00 AM---No Divine Liturgy

3:15 PM--- Confession

4:00 PM--- For All Parishioners

6:00 PM---ABVM---+George & +Alice Liptock &

Family req. by Liptock Family

Sunday---July 28th

, 2019

NO LITURGY IN Ss PETER & PAUL OR

ASSUMPTION BVM

11:00 AM---Hierarical Divine Liturgy – Ukrainian Day-

St. Nicholas Hall, Primrose

Confession

*NOTE: for the weekend of July 27th will be offered in

Ss Peter & Paul prior to the 4:00 PM Liturgy.

July 21st, 2019

Welcome: We the people of Ss. Peter & Paul and

Assumption Churches, are a catholic community that

worships God, spreads the Good News of Christ, and

serves those in need. Come into the house. Bring all you

are, no need to check your failures at the door. There are

no perfect people here.

You are all invited: come. Come in seeking, come in

wondering, and come in hurting. Come into the house of

companionship and compassion. Come in. You are

welcome here. Ss. Peter & Paul/ Assumption Churches

open their doors to you

The Vibrant Parish

A place to encounter the living Christ through the Word

of God, the Holy Mysteries and Prayer, Serving One’s

Neighbor, Leadership, Fostering and Serving Unity and

Missionary Spirit.

Bulletin Requests

Any requests for any information to be placed in the

bulletin must be in writing and submitted to the church

office by 12:00 Noon on Mondays. Thank you

Please Remember Pray for vocations to the Holy Priesthood & Religious

Life.

In Your Prayers

Please remember to pray for the Sick & Infirm of our

parishes and community.

Rosary Intentions

For the week of July 21st, 2019: For the Sick and Infirm

of our Parishes.

Altar Flowers Altar flowers may be sponsored weekly for $35.00 per

arrangement. Anyone interested in sponsoring flowers

may call 570-339-0650.

Upcoming Events

July 20th & 21

st: Special Seminary Collection

July 24th: Soup and Sandwich

July 25th: 2:00 PM Liturgy@Mt.Carmel Nursing Home

July 28th: No Divine Liturgies in either Parish

July 28th: 85th Annual Ukrainian Day, Divine Liturgy

celebrated in Primrose at 11:00 AM.

July 29th: Clean up @ St. Nick’s @ 9 AM - Help Needed

August 4th: Pilgrimage Planning Meeting

August 25th: Annual Call to Prayer Pilgrimage

Ss. Peter & Paul Replenish Fund Donations as of July

13th

, 2019

Total To Date: $84,944.54

Replenish Fund: None

Rebuilding Fund: None

Weekly Parish Financial Report

Ss. Peter & Paul Church

Sunday June 7th, 2019 $ 2,102.59

Expenses: $ 3,182.60

Sunday, July 8th, 2018 $ 994.00

Assumption BVM Church

Sunday June 7th, 2019 $ 522.00

Expenses: $ 314.93

Sunday, July 8th, 2018 $ 198.00

Renovation donation in loving memory of

sister +Catherine (Liptock) Huratiak & brother

+Peter Liptock by brother Joseph $ 200.00

Renovation donation by

Bryce Fiamoncini $ 100.00

Pilgrimage donation by Joseph Stutz of Stutz

Funeral Home $ 250.00

Ss. Peter & Paul Church Lector Schedule

Sat—July 20th

Ellen Goretsky 4:00 PM

Sun – July 21st

Justine Eisenhart 9:15 AM

Sat—July 27th

George Ann Katchick 4:00 PM

Assumption BVM Church Lector Schedule

Sun – July 21st

Zachary Gee 11:00 AM

Votive Candles

Due to an increase in cost, we are forced to raise the cost

of votive candles to $5.00/candle.

Please make note of this change- Effective

Immediately

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause

Vacationing for the Summer If you are traveling this summer on vacation and do not

attend liturgies, please contribute your previous weeks

envelopes that you have missed in the weekly collection

basket when you return from vacation. This will help

with defraying operating costs for our churches. Thank

you for your considered generosity and have a healthy,

enjoyable and safe vacation!

St Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Picnic

St Mary’s welcomes everyone to their 12th Annual

celebration of wonderful ethnic food, music, community

and fun! *Friday, August 2nd 4 – 9 PM * Saturday August 3rd 2 – 11 PM* Sunday August 4th 4 – 11 PM

Live entertainment Daily

Friday: The Bees Knees

Saturday: Just Us w/John Simkovich & The Tommy

Guns Band

Sunday: Polka Joe Manjack of WMGH Live & The

Legends

Location: 210 West Blaine Street~ McAdoo

Our Lady of Mercy Church Annual Picnic

Our Lady of Mercy Invites you to their Annual Picnic

Friday, August 2nd

& Saturday August 3rd

, 6:00 PM –

11:00 PM.

Ethnic food, gift baskets, raffles and dancing!

Live entertainment both days

Friday: Double Talk

Saturday: The Mudflaps

Location: Off Route 42 in Slabtown – Between Numedia

& Catawissa- Follow the signs!

**No Coolers or pets permitted on the church grounds

Next Pyrohy Sale Our next sale of Pyrohy is scheduled for September 17-

19, 2019 (pickup on the 19th). Orders must be placed

by noon on Thursday, September 12th

.

Hope to see you at the September 2019 pyrohy sale!

Thank You

A huge thank you to each of you who spent time

preparing for and working in the hot kitchen this week

cooking Pyrohy for Ukrainian Day. Your sacrifice and

efforts are appreciated!

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone

who extended greetings and generous gifts to me on my

birthday. Your kindness and support is greatly cherished.

~Fr Michael

Annual Call To Prayer Marian Pilgrimage

PILGRIMAGE PREPARATIONS: Many thanks to

the men and women who have volunteered to assist

with church and grounds preparations for the

upcoming pilgrimage at Assumption

BVM. Already, the tables and chairs as well as

other pilgrimage items have been moved back into

the hall. We have volunteers to power wash the

shrine, to paint the outside steps into church and to

to clean and set-up the choir loft. There are still

more small jobs needed to be done. Please contact

Fr. Michael if you are willing and able to tackle one

or more of them. Any help you can offer is greatly

appreciated!

ABVM HALL RENOVATIONS: Please consider

making a special donation to help offset the cost of

the renovations and improvements in our church

hall. As you know, we rely on the generosity and

support of each of our parishioners, as well as that

of friends and neighbors, to maintain and improve

our facilities. Your special gift to our parish is a

sign of your love and gratitude for our very special

faith community. Thank you!

PILGRIMAGE PLANNING MEETING: We will

have a special pilgrimage planning meeting on

Sunday, August 4th immediately following Divine

Liturgy (@12:00 Noon). The meeting will be held

in our newly renovated church hall. I'm asking all

parishioners to set-aside the time to participate in

this meeting--it is very important! Your input and

suggestions help to make the annual pilgrimage a

success. Refreshments will be served

Replenishment Fund Gifts

We are still accepting donations/gifts to our Parish

Replenishment Fund established several years ago to

restore monies that were used for the church renovations

and repairs. Please consider making a special donation

to this fund. All donations remain here in our parish and

are meant to secure the future financial health of our

church. Your gift/donation will be greatly appreciated.

65th

Holy Dormition (Assumption) Pilgrimage

The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate will be

holding their annual Pilgrimage at St Mary’s Villa/

Sloatsburg, New York on Saturday, August 10th from

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM, and Sunday, August 11th

from

8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. The theme this year is:

“Responding with the heart, as did Mary and

Josaphata”. The Pontifical Divine Liturgy, to be held

on Sunday will be celebrated by His Grace Metropolitan

Archbishop Borys Gudziak and other bishops of the

Ukrainian and Byzantine (Ruthenian) Catholic Churches

in the United States.

Location: 150 Sisters Servants Lane, Sloatsburg,

NY 10974

Spiritual Reading Lending Library

We have assembled a library based upon spiritual

reading, reflection and meditation for the benefit of our

parishioners and friends located in the vestibule of the

church. Everyone is invited to browse through and take a

book home to read. Once you have finished the book,

please return it so others can make use of it. As we strive

to live good Christian lives, it is important we fill our

minds and hearts with things that are “of the Lord”.

This week’s featured book is:

Rediscover Jesus - An Invitation

Featuring New York Times bestselling author Matthew

Kelly again, he takes us through thought processes that

can change our mindset. Where is Jesus today? We all

need to encounter Jesus, and no matter what is

happening in your life right now, nothing is more

important. In the bible, we read these epic tales of the

incredible ways that God transformed people and their

lives: Moses, Noah, Jonah, David, Mary Magdalene.

Why not you, why not me? Find some reassurance in the

pages of these stories whether you are fortunate enough

to have things going really well in life right now, or, if

like most Americans, feeling tired, stressed, overworked,

overwhelmed, feeling disgusted with some of the things

happening in our world and in the church today, and just

plain distracted, these words may be just what you

needed today, at this point in your life. Again providing

points to ponder, a verse to apply to your life, questions

to consider and a prayer, there will be much to think

about and ponder. Perhaps, some positive changes and

enhancements, and a Re-discovery of Jesus.

Set Up and Clean Up

Please note, help is needed on Saturday, July 27th

from 9 AM until Noon at the picnic grounds to set

up and prepare the hall and grounds for Ukrainian

Day. Also, help will be needed again on Monday,

July 29th beginning at 9 AM to tear down and clean

up following the event. Please plan to lend a hand.

Special Collection for the Seminary

Both parishes will have a special collection in

support of Seminary Day and our Seminary in

Washington, DC this weekend, July 20th and 21

st.

Please be as generous as possible in your offering.

Baskets Needed

Theme baskets are needed for Ukrainian Day on July

28th. All of the organizations in each parish are

asked to prepare a basket. But we are also in need of

additional baskets. This is a big draw at the picnic

and a large selection of baskets for bidding can bring

in a lot of money. Please consider making a basket

to donate. The only restriction is no alcohol can be

in a basket. Cash, gift cards, lottery tickets or new

items are always welcome. This is your chance to be

creative! Baskets can be dropped off at the Church

Office prior to the picnic or at the Picnic Grove on

the morning of July 28th.

Ukrainian Day Work Assignment

Both Mount Carmel and Centralia parishes are

scheduled to work 11 AM until 4 PM in the potato

cake stand. This is our usual assignment. We need

as many volunteers as possible during those busy

hours. Please, please, please come out and lend a

hand. This is very important. Also, if anyone is

interested in tending bar anytime during the day,

your help would be appreciated at that location, as

well.

Baked Goods Needed

As in previous years, homemade baked goods are

needed for Ukrainian Day. Our delicious sweets are

not only enjoyed at the picnic, but many visitors buy

treats to take home for later. Items can be dropped

off at the Church Office prior to the picnic or at the

Picnic Grove on the morning of July 28th. Break out

your special recipes and start your ovens!

Ukrainian Seminary Day Raffle Tickets

Donation: $1.00 per ticket -or- $5.00/book of 6

tickets. Chances will be available in the church

office and in the vestibule of church before and

after liturgies through Thursday July 25th.

1st Prize -$1,000 3

rd Prize - $100

2nd

Prize -$200 4th Prize –$100

Seller - $100

85th ANNUAL UKRAINIAN SEMINARY DAY--

SUNDAY JULY 28th

, Rte 901, PRIMROSE, PA

The 85th annual Ukrainian Seminary Day,

sponsored by the parishes of the South Anthracite

Deanery, will be held at St. Nicholas Grove,

Primrose, Minersville, Pa., on Sunday, July 28th.

Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak, together

with the deanery clergy, will celebrate the Divine

Liturgy at 11 AM. The Ukrainian Folk Ensemble

Kazka will perform from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. The

Pennsylvania Villagers Polka Band will provide

dance music 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Ukrainian foods,

theme baskets and Ukrainian arts and crafts will be

available throughout the day. We encourage your

attendance at this annual social which benefits our

St. Josaphat Seminary in Washington, D.C.. Since

1985 over $941,100 has been raised for the

education of our seminarians, our future priests.

FOURTH ANNUAL CALL TO PRAYER

MARIAN PILGRIMAGE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2019

ALL ARE WELCOME

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CHURCH

CENTRALIA, PA

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

11:00AM CHURCH—Prayers of the Third

Hour and Traditional Marian Hymns sung by the choir

of Holy Family National Shrine, Washington DC.

NOON CHURCH—Hierarchical Divine

Liturgy and Procession. Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys

Gudziak main celebrant and homilist. Congregational

singing with responses led by Mr. Dennis Hardock,

Cantors from local parishes, Members of St. Nicholas

Choir, Minersville PA and Holy Family Shrine Choir.

EWTN will tape the liturgy for broadcast at a later time.

2:30PM OUTDOOR CHAPEL OF OUR

LADY OF POCHAIV—Living Rosary with a short

homily/reflection.

3:30PM OUTDOOR CHAPEL OF THE

DORMITION—Akafist prayer to the Dormition

(Assumption) of the Mother of God with a short

homily/reflection.

5:00PM POCHAIV CHAPEL AND

CHURCH—Candlelight Procession with the icon of

Our Lady of Pochaiv followed by Moleben to the

Mother of God.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

DISCUSSION “Out of Many, One”— 2:00PM Very

Rev. Archpriest John Fields, speaker.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - Priests will

be available from 11:00AM until 3:00PM.

PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND ANOINTING OF

THE FAITHFUL - Immediately following the Moleben

to the Mother of God in Church.

VENERATION:

THE ICON OF OUR LADY OF POCHAIV

THE ICON OF OUR LADY OF PERSECUTED

CHRISTIANS (blessed by the Holy Father)

THE HOLY SHROUD OF THE DORMITION OF

THE MOTHER OF GOD

BLESSING OF RELIGIOUS ITEMS - Pochaiv

Chapel at 4:30PM.

Off-site parking and shuttle bus service from the

center of town to the church.

Handicap accessible.

Food and Beverages available for sale throughout

the day.

6th

Sunday After Pentecost

Troparion

Let us, the faithful, praise the Word * eternal with the

Father and the Spirit. * Let us adore Him Who was born

of the Virgin for our salvation. * For He willed to ascend

the cross as man and to suffer death * and to raise the

dead by His glorious resurrection.

Kontakion

Glory be to the Father and to the Son, and to the

Holy Spirit, Now and ever, and forever. Amen.

O Savior, You descended into the Abyss. * Being the

Almighty, You destroyed its power. * Being the Creator,

You raised the dead and dulled the sting of Death, * and

Adam was delivered from the curse. * And we all cry

out to You: * “O Lord, Lover of Mankind, save us!”

Prokimenon

You, O Lord will keep us and preserve us forever, * and

ever, * from this generation.

V: Help, O Lord for good men have vanished.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

I will sing forever of Your love, O Lord; through all ages

my mouth will proclaim Your truth.

V: Of this I am sure; that Your love lasts forever, that

Your truth is as firmly established as the heavens.

Alleluia! (3x)

Epistle: Rom 12:6-14

Gspel: Mt 9:1-8

Let There Be Peace on Earth and let it begin with me.

Let There Be Peace on Earth the peace that was meant to be!

With God as our Father, brothers all are we. Let me walk with my brother in perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me. Let this be the moment now.

With ev'ry breath I take, let this be my solemn vow To take each moment and live each moment

in peace eternally! Let there be peace on earth

and let it begin with me!

For two thousand years, the most private and undistracted place was behind the closed door. Now, the noise has relocated indoors. If our computers and devices are near, it’s the worst place to try to pray. Walking through Times Square is less distracting than sitting alone in a room full of technology. I struggle to pray for seven minutes in my workspace! I have to set a timer, and if I don’t set my phone to do not disturb, good luck. I have to put my computer to sleep to avoid googling the first question that comes to mind. Oops, I forgot about the tablet. Looks like my friend is in Chicago for the day. I should text him about my favorite coffee shop there! Wait. Do not disturb is on. I’m doing what Jesus said, right? I’m closing the door, and then trying — in vain — to close all the digital doors that hijack my brain. Why is it so hard? Times Have Changed. You see, for eight hours a day I plug my mind into the machine and jump from task to task, interfacing endlessly with the devices in front of me. Day after day, year after year. How can I expect to sit in this same space and turn it all off after so much conditioning? I can’t. The problem is, where in the first century the room behind the closed door was private, in the modern era it’s often the most distracting place to pray. In the first century, people spent much of their time outdoors when they weren’t sleeping. Outside, you faced distraction. You saw the people you’d known your whole life. You saw the market — the center of ancient civic life. But today, if you go outside in a major city, suburb, or small town, you’ll likely find next to nobody walking around. If you see anybody, chances are you don’t know them. So why not pray outside? Go for a prayer walk. Yes, even in a Northern winter, or a 90 degree summer day. As the Norwegians say, there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. Same Message, Different Means. Outside, you’re alone, but behind closed doors, your devices will chime ad nauseam with that constant nonsense, helping your brain from fix to fix, until you’ve neither prayed nor even enjoyed the time you’ve spent distracted. Pray without distraction. The message is the same, but the means have reversed. One of the best ways to close the door in the 21st century is to open the door and leave your home to go on a prayer walk. This is the opposite of shutting yourself in a room, but it accomplishes the same purpose in our era. Most cant leave the phone at home, but everyone can put it on do not disturb in your pocket. Pray. Start small and soon you may find it rewarding to walk for twenty or thirty minutes while you pray. You may enter into a communion with God you haven’t felt in years. You won’t be nearly as distracted. The fresh air and exercise will do you good too! Plus your mind will unplug from the noise. Turns out the dopamine-obsessed monkey on your back doesn’t like the weather.