Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church /Assumption B.V.M. Church131 North Beech Street, Mount Carmel, Pa. 17851Very Reverend Archpriest Michael Hutsko, PastorRectory 570-339-0650 Church Hall 570- 339-4333

Web Site- sspeterandpaulmc.org - E-Mail: stsppmc@ptd.net - Fax 570-339-2715Prayer 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: Mon. Tues. - 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Wed. Thurs. 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Fri. 11:00 AM -12:00 Noon1st Collection: Candles 2nd Collection: Regular Offering

6 th Sunday After Pentecost July 20, 2014 Saturday 07-19-143:15 PM Confessions4:00 PM + Marie Hutnick req. byHelen Hutnick5:30 PM - Registration for Summer Camp, movie“Frozen” and a “cool” treat Sunday 07-20-146 th Sunday After Pentecost Elijah – Great Prophet8:15 AM Confessions9:15 AM For the Parishioners11:00 AM at Assumption B.V.M. Church+ Joseph & Anna Sedor req. byDaughters, Joanne, Andrea, & MaryMonday 07-21-148:00 AM + Rosalie Kuzo req. by Louis & Ruth SwatskiTuesday 07-22-14No Divine LiturgyWednesday 07-23-148:00 AM + Helen McAndrew req. by Helen KuzoThursday 07-24-148:00 AM For the Sick and the Infirm of our ParishesFriday 07-25-148:00 AM For God’s Blessing Upon Our ParishesSaturday 07-26-148:00 AM For a Successful Seminary Day Picnic3:15 PM Confessions4:00 PM For the Parishioners6:00 PM at Assumption B.V.M. Church+ John Laboskie, III req. by Joseph LiptockSunday 07-27-147 th Sunday After Pentecost No Divine Liturgy at 9:15 AM at Ss. Peter & Paul Church and no Divine Liturgy at 11:00 AM at Assumption B.V.M. Church due to Ukrainian Seminary Day Divine Liturgy being celebrated at Primrose with Archbishop Stefan Soroka at 11:00 AM.

Welcome: We the people of SS. Peter & Paul/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 invited: come. Come in seeking, come in wondering, come in hurting. Come into this house of companionship and compassion. Come in. You are welcome here. Ss. Peter & Paul/Assumption Churches open their doors to you.Upcoming Events: Mark your calendars and plan to support the following events:July 19 – 20 - Special Collection for Seminary Day – all Divine LiturgiesJuly 20 – Elijah Great Prophet July 23 & 24 - Pyrohy for Ukrainian Seminary DayJuly 26 – 6:00 PM Divine Liturgy at Assumption B.V.M. ChurchJuly 26 & 27 – Theme Baskets and Baked Goods for Seminary Day accepted at Ss. Peter & Paul Church Hall or at Primrose pavilion.July 27 – No Divine Liturgy at 9:15 AM at Ss. Peter & Paul Church and no Divine Liturgy at 11:00 AM at Assumption B.V.M. Church due to Ukrainian Seminary Day Divine Liturgy being celebrated at Primrose with Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka at 11:00 AM.

Thought for the Day!!!!

Teach me Lord!

“Teach me to treat all that comes to me with peace of soul and with firm conviction that You will govern all. Amen

Ss. Peter & Paul Replenish Fund Donations as of July 13, 2014.Total To Date Replenishing Fund Donations: $ 56,560.80Ss. Peter & Paul Rebuilding Fund Donations:In Memory of + Helen McAndrew$ 20.00 – Nora & Peter AvellinoIn Memory of + Tom Zabotney(Captain of the color guard in Heaven)$ 20.00 - From your band buddy – George Ann

Special “Thank You”- I would like to extend a Special “Thank You” to everyone who gave me cards, gifts, and Happy Birthday wishes on the occasion of my birthday. Your thoughts and acts of kindness were greatly appreciated. May God Bless You. Father Michael

Ss. Peter & Paul Church Lector Schedule:Sat. July 19 - 4:00 PMEllen GoretskySun. July 20 - 9:15 AMChristine BognerSat. July 26 - 4:00 PMBrock BridySun. July 27 – No Divine LiturgyAssumption B.V.M. Church Lector Schedule:Sun. July 20 - 11:00 AMBryce FiamonciniSat. July 26 - 6:00 PMBryce FiamonciniSun. July 27 – No Divine Liturgy

Summer Camp/ Registration: Ss. Peter & Paul will be hosting a Vacation Bible School summer camp again this year! Camp will be held on August 11th -15th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM with lunch being served for all campers. The camp will be held at Assumption B.V.M. Church grounds in Centralia. This year’s theme is called “Wilderness Escape.” We will learn about Moses as he and the Israelites escape Egypt, and travel into the wilderness trusting God all the while! There will be a registration party on Saturday, July 19th at 5:30 PM in Ss. Peter & Paul’s basement with a showing of Frozen along with a “cool” treat. Information about camp and registration forms will be available at that time. Forms are also available on our web site, sspeterandpaulmc.org. our church office at 570-339-0650, or by contacting

the camp director Gene Lapointe at 570-205-7726. We look forward to you joining us to make this year more fun than last year. This camp is open to all children in the area.Collection for Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine:We all share heartfelt concern for our brothers and sisters suffering the ravages of terrorist actions by insurgent separatist groups in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian citizens and members of the military have suffered significantly. Some have made the ultimate sacrifice in the loss of life or suffered injury. Many people are being forced to flee their homes. The coming months may be worse. The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia has created a HUMANITARIAN AID FOR UKRAINE FUND to provide immediate help to victims of the terrorist actions in Ukraine. Funds collected will be distributed through charitable organizations and our bishops in eastern Ukraine to assist victims of the terrorist actions in Ukraine, including military personnel. The funds will be dedicated to assist in providing emergency shelters, food and water, and medical supplies.People of good will are asked to share generously in providing humanitarian aid so desperately needed. Contributions may be made through our parish or sent directly to the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, 827 N. Franklin Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19123. Tax receipts will be issued. It is expected that the crisis will worsen. The collection will continue to be taken as long as the need exists. Thank you for your anticipated understanding and generous support for those requiring our humanitarian concern and material help in this urgent time of crisis for our native Ukraine. Metropolitan- Archbishop, Stefan Soroka of Philadelphia for Ukrainians.

60 th Annual Holy Dormition (Assumption) Pilgrimage: The Sisters Servants of the Immaculate are hosting the 60th Annual Holy Dormition (Assumption) Pilgrimage on August 9-10, 2014 at St. Mary’s Villa in Sloatsburg, NY. This year’s theme isThe Holy Family is the Guide for the Evangelization of our Families: “A Joy Ever New, A Joy Which is Shared” – Pope Francis. Flyers and registration forms are available in the parish office or in the vestibules of our Parishes,

or by contacting Sr. Cecelia at 315-252-6356 stcelia@yahoo.com or Sr. Eliane at ilnitskieli10@yahoo.com 845-499-9721.

Sunday Social: Sunday Social at Ss. Peter & Paul Church will be not be held again until September.Thank you for your support of this social. Enjoy your summer. See you in the Fall.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, happy and safe vacation.

Summer Divine Liturgies Celebrated in Wildwood Crest, N.J.: There will be a summer mission for Jersey Shore vacationers in the Wildwood Crest area. Divine Liturgies will be celebrated in Ukrainian (homilies are in English and Ukrainian) on Sunday, August 31st, 2014 (Labor Day weekend), at 6:30 pm at Crest Community Church, 5901 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260. (Located conveniently on the corner of Pacific Avenue and Crocus Road.) For more information, please contact Father Paul Makar at 856-482-0938 or Marusha Cyhan at 609-522-2811. This is an excellent opportunity to take care of your spiritual needs while on vacation this summer.

Summer Divine Liturgies at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware: Rev. Volodymyr Klanichka will celebrate the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom at St. Edmond’s Roman Catholic Church, Rehoboth Beach, DE. At 6:00 PM on Sundays: July 27 and August 31, 2014.(Last Sunday of the month during July and August.) St. Edmond’s Roman Catholic Church is located at the intersection of King Charles Avenue and Laurel Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE. 19971. For more information, please call 302-762-5511.

Wedding Anniversary Celebration, Sunday October 19, 2014: SAVE THE DATE: The Archeparchy of Philadelphia will be honoring the sacrament of marriage through the Wedding

Anniversary celebration with Archbishop Stefan Soroka on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia, Pa. All those parishioners wishing to celebrate their wedding anniversary during Divine Liturgy and reception are invited to reserve that date on their calendars. A formal notice and registration will be sent out in September, 2014.

Ss. Peter & Paul/Assumption B.V.M. Churches Collecting Food Donations: Ss. Peter & Paul/Assumption B.V.M. Churches are continuing to collect food items to be donated to the Mount Carmel Area Food Bank. Please continue to donate to the less fortunate in our community. Many thanks to everyone who donates to this worthy cause.

Change in Liturgy Schedule for Assumption B.V.M. : Divine Liturgy will not be celebrated at Assumption B.V.M. Church on Sunday, July 27th , 2014 at 11:00 AM, instead it will be celebrated on Saturday, July 26th at 6:00 PM due to Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka celebrating the Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Hall in Primrose on July 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM.

Change in Liturgy Schedule for SS. Peter & Paul Church: Divine Liturgy will not be celebrated on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Ss. Peter & Paul Church at 9:15 AM due to Metropolitan Stefan Soroka celebrating the Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Hall in Primrose on July 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM.

76 th Annual Convention League of Ukrainian Catholics – Friday through Sunday, October 10 to 12, 2014:The All Saints Chapter of the Western Pennsylvania Council of the League of Ukrainian Catholics is hosting this year’s Convention in Johnstown, Pa. The Convention theme “We are Called to Be Living Icons” will surely come alive through every activity planned for the three day event especially the keynote address by Rev. Mark Morozovich, Dean of the School of Theology of the Catholic University of America and the Icon Workshop conducted

by Iconographer Cheryl Pituch of Davidsville, Pa. LUC members, parishioners and friends are warmly welcomed to attend. It is an ideal opportunity to gather together with our hierarchy, clergy, religious and fellow LUCers from throughout the Archeparchy to enrich our Ukrainian Catholic faith as well as to enjoy some fun times together. Accompanying Program and registration forms are available in the vestibules of our parishes.

6TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTELIJAH GREAT PROPHET

SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2014

6 th Sunday After Pentecost – Elijah Great Prophet Troparion: Let us the faithful acclaim and worship the Word, co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, and born of the Virgin for our salvation. For He willed to be lifted up on the cross in the flesh, 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:You, my Savior, descended to Hades, and as the Almighty, You shattered its gates. With Yourself You, as the Creator, raised the dead and shattered the sting of death, and delivered Adam from the curse, O Lover of Man-kind. And so we cry out: “Save us, O Lord.”Theotokion:Now and ever and forever: AmenRejoice, O impassable door of the Lord! Rejoice, O rampart and protection of those who have recourse to you! Rejoice, O tranquil haven and Virgin, who gave birth in the flesh of your Maker and God! Fail not to intercede for those who sing and worship the Child you bore.Prokimeon: You, O Lord, will guard us and will keep us from this generation, and for ever. V. Save me, O Lord, for there is no longer left just a man.Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!Your mercies, O Lord, I will sing for ever; from generation to generation I will announce Your truth with my mouth.V. For You have said: Mercy shall be built up for ever; in the heavens Your truth shall be prepared.Alleluia (3x)Communion Hymn:Praise the Lord from the heaven; praise Him in the highest. Alleluia! (3x)

Epistle: Rom 12:6-14 & James 5:10-20

Gospel: Mt. 9:1-8 & Lk 4:22-30

Religious Service at St. Nick’s Grove, Primrose on Ukrainian Seminary Day: Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Sunday, July 27th, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Primrose Grove. Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka will be present.

All are urged to attend this Divine Liturgy.Prayer for RenewalAlmighty Lord, we bow our heads in prayerAnd beseech You to rebuild our House of God.The psalmist reminds us,Unless the Lord builds the house,the builders labor in vain.Dear Lord, rebuild this house and guide the hands of the architects, the contractors, the laborers;May they perfect the imperfections, as they recreate and renew this church, our Heaven on earth, where we gather to lay aside all cares of life.Almighty Lord, we are also reminded that we too are temples, living temples of the Holy Spirit.During this time of re-creation and renewalMay our imperfections also be perfected.May the gifts of the Holy Spirit renew in each of us our faith and our love of God and each other.May we spiritually become the children of God we are called to be Christian faithful who are forgiving and caring, and welcoming. And may our patrons, Saints Peter and Paul, always inspire us through their courage and example to faithfully hear the Word of God and live it.

In Your Prayers: Please remember to pray for the sick and the infirm of our Parishes.

Please Remember: To pray for vocations to the Holy Priesthood and religious life.

Rosary Intention: For the week of July 20, 2014 for the sick and the infirm of our parishes.

Altar Flowers: Altar Flowers can be sponsored weekly for $30.00 per arrangement. Parishioners can sponsor these flowers in Memory of a loved one, or for any occasion. Anyone interested in sponsoring flowers may call 570 - 339-0650.

Altar Flowers: Altar Flowers for the week of July 19, 2014 at Ss. Peter & Paul Church are In Loving Memory of + Estelle Andrada – Birthday Remembrance also Happy Birthday Peter Cherapan’s 91st Birthday requested by Family.

Tornado Glow Run: The 1st Annual Tornado Glow Run will be held on September 13, 2014@ 8:30 PM at the Mount Carmel Jr/Sr. High School. Hosted by the MCA Student Council. This glowing 5k fun run will be full of fun, music, and glowing awards. To register; contact Amy Mudry

at amudry@gmail.com or visit www.formstack.com/forms/?1750643-Mlr Pyrohy for Seminary Day: SS. Peter & Paul Church, Mt. Carmel and Assumption B.V.M. Church, Centralia this year are responsible for making 350 dozen pyrohy for the Ukrainian Seminary Day picnic. We will be making the pyrohy at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, July 23rd, and 8:00 AM on Thursday, July 24th, 2014. All parishioners of both churches are welcome to help with this project. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your support of this project.

Theme Baskets Needed: Each parish has been asked to provide at least one theme basket for Ukrainian Seminary Day. Parishioners and parish organizations may also donate additional theme baskets. Please remember to provide the approximate value of the theme basket. Baskets should be at least $50.00 for individuals and no alcohol products can be accepted. Baskets can be taken to St. Nicholas picnic grove on July 27th, 2014, or dropped off at Ss. Peter & Paul Church office during normal office hours. Thank you in advance for your support of Ukrainian Seminary Day.

Cakes and Pastries Needed for Ukrainian Seminary Day: Cakes and pastries are needed for Ukrainian Seminary Day from Ss. Peter & Paul Church and Assumption B.V.M. Church. Donations of baked goods may be dropped off at Ss. Peter & Paul Church Hall on Saturday, July 26th or Sunday morning July 27th, or take them to St. Nicholas picnic grove on Sunday morning, July 27th, 2014. Donations of baked goods will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your support of Ukrainian Seminary Day.

Work Schedule for Ukrainian Seminary Day:The work schedule for the Ukrainian Seminary Day on July 27th is as follows:Bleenie Fryers11:00 AM to 4:00 PM ….SS. Peter & Paul Church – Mount CarmelAssumption B.V.M. – CentraliaPlease volunteer some of your time. Thank you for your anticipated support of Ukrainian Seminary Day.

Special Collection for Ukrainian Seminary Day: A special third collection will be taken at all Divine Liturgies in both SS. Peter & Paul Church, and Assumption B.V.M. Church the weekend of Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20, 2014.All proceeds will be presented to Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka at the Seminary Day Picnic. Please be as generous as possible.

Ukrainian Day Set-ups: We need as many parish volunteers as possible on Saturday morning, July 26th at 9:00 AM to help set-up the picnic grounds for Ukrainian Seminary Day. If any of you can spare some of your time to help set-up it would be greatly appreciated.

Ukrainian Day Clean-ups: We need parish volunteers on Monday morning, July 28th at 9:00 AM to help clean-up the picnic grounds after Ukrainian Seminary Day. If any of you can spare some of your time to help clean-up it would be greatly appreciated.

Ukrainian Seminary Day Tickets Available for Sale: Ukrainian Seminary Day tickets are available for sale. Prizes are as follows:1st prize - $1, 000.002nd prize - $ 200.003rd prize - $ 100.004th prize - $ 100.00Seller - $ 100.00Benefit of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary -Donation $ 1.00 per ticket $ 5.00 a book of 6 tickets - You may purchase your tickets in the church office, during normal office hours or you may see Abbie Timmins, Chris Bogner, or Joe Liptock for tickets. Thank you for your support of this project.

Attending the Picnic: We would like to invite everyone to come out on Sunday, July 27th to support The 80th Annual Seminary Day Picnic, held at St. Nicholas Grove, in Primrose. This event will have lots of food, fun, and entertainment all day. Also, anyone interested in helping with this event is invited as well, help is needed. Thank you in advance for your support.

Altar Servers Invited to Serve the Liturgy: All altar servers of our parishes are invited to serve the 11:00 AM Divine Liturgy on Sunday, July 27th.

They are asked to bring with them a cassock and light colored dalmatic.

Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church131 N. Beech Street

Mount Carmel, Pa. 17851

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

“WILDERNESS ESCAPE”

Summer Camp/ Registration: Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church will be hosting a Vacation Bible School summer camp again this year! Camp will be held on August 11th -15th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM with lunch being served for all campers. The camp will be held at Assumption B.V.M. Church grounds in Centralia. This year’s theme is called “Wilderness Escape”. We will learn about Moses as he and the Israelites escape Egypt, and travel into the wilderness trusting God all the while! There will be a registration party on Saturday, July 19 th at 5:30 PM in Ss. Peter & Paul’s basement with a showing of “Frozen” along with a “cool” treat. Information about camp and registration forms will be available at that time. Forms are also available on our web site, sspeterandpaulmc.org., our church office at 570-339-0650, or by contacting the camp director Gene Lapointe at 570-205-7726. We look forward to you joining us to make this year more fun than last year. This camp is open to all children in the area, and is free of charge.