Rev. John Seniw, Pastor
706 N. Warren Street
Berwick, PA 18603
| Rev. John Seniw, Pastor 706 N. Warren Street Berwick, PA 18603 | |
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Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 5:30 p.m. God's Blessings on All Parishioners Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 9th Sunday after Pentecost - 10:30 a.m. +Virginia Mae Fowler - Parishioners Monday, July 26, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. +Lori Ann Williams - M/M Daniel Williams Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. +Dorothy Bodnar - Rose Marie Bodnar Friday, July 30, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. Health of Jeffrey Persavage - Erik and Mary Lee Helbing Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 5:30 p.m. +Theodore Fedorco - John Fedorko Sunday, August 1, 2010 - 10th Sunday after Pentecost - 10:30 a.m. God's Blessings on All Parishioners Come into this Church. 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 worship, companionship, and compassion. Come in. You are welcome here. Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church opens its door to you and in the name of Christ, our Lord, bids you welcome. There are people who come to church early to pray and meditate before the Divine Services begin. There are also those who choose to stay afterwards to do the same. Please refrain from unnecessary talking, both before and after the Divine Services, so that an appropriate atmosphere of prayer in God's Holy House may be maintained. Sunday/Holy Days: $807.00 Candles: $125.00 Dues: $90.00 Cemetery: $96.00 Park Rental: $250.00 Fuel: $54.00 Sunday/Holy Days: $1,158.00 Candles: $84.00 Dues: $22.00 Cemetery: $5.00 Park Rental: $250.00 Fuel: $62.00 Flowers: $30.00 Raffle: $200.00 Altar flowers for the week of July 25th have been donated in memory of +Michael Fedorco by grandson, John Fedorko. North Anthracite LUC is sponsoring a bus trip to the 56th annual Holy Dormition Pilgrimage at St. Mary's Villa, Sloatsburg, NY on Sunday, August 15th. Hosted by the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, there will be a Pontifical Divine Liturgy, Confessions, Moleben to Our Blessed Mother, Blessing of Flowers, Healing Service and Veneration of the Replica of the Shroud of Turin. Lunch will be available. For information, contact Janina Everett at 759-2824 before August 1st. Payment will confirm your reservation. The 76th Annual Ukrainian Seminary Day will be held Sunday, July 25th at St. Nicholas Grove, Route 901, one mile north of Minersville in the village of Primrose. At 11:00 a.m., Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka and the clergy of the South Anthracite Deanery will celebrate the Divine Liturgy. Entertainment includes WPPA AM 1360 hosting a Live Polka Broadcast from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. from the picnic grove. "The Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble of Northeast Pennsylvania" performs at 1:30 p.m., and the "Pennsylvania Villagers" band provides polka and dance music from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Homemade Ukrainan and Slavic Foods, hand-dipped ice cream, open fire kettle bean soup and desserts will be sold throughout the day. Ukrainian arts and crafts will also be on display and for sale. A "Theme Basket Auction" featuring over 30 baskets created by each of the 12 sponsoring parishes, church organizations, and individual parishoners will be conducted throughout the day. Admission and parking are free, buses are welcome. The nineteenth annual Ukrainian Festival will be held August 21st and 22nd, 2010 at the Ukrainian Homestead, 1230 Beaver Run Drive, Leheighton, PA. There will be traditional Ukrainian foods, folk art, and exhibitions. There will also be live demonstrations of embroidery, beadweaving, pysanky, and a traditional bread display. Admission is $5.00 per person. Please consult the bulletin board for further information. We invite all our married faithful to join Metropolitan Stefan at our Ukrianian Catholic Cathedral on October 17, 2010 for the celebration of their wedding anniversaries (any and all) at a Divine Liturgy at 11:00 a.m. followed by a banquet in their honor in the Cathedral hall. Cost is $30.00 per anniversary couple and $20.00 for additional guests. Please see Fr. John if you are interested in participating in this worthwhile event. Sunday, August 8th, there will be a meeting of the Pastoral Council at 6:00 p.m. in the church hall. An epic soundscape/A story in sound. A work composed for Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion. Music and narrative composed by Patrick J. Marcinko II. Performed by the Upper Valley Winds - a chamber wind ensemble. This is a story about the plight of an anthracite coal miner and his family at the turn of the twentieth century. This epic soundscape depicts the miner and his family and the struggle and uncertainties that surround them on a daily basis. It is a story of environmental destruction and human suffering. A story of the very rich who have control and power, and the very poor who are powerless. We, who live in northeastern Pennsylvania, have witnessed and experienced endless examples of abuses in the coal mining industry. It is a tale of consternation and deprivation, a true and clear reflection of our history and culture. The premiere performance of "A Coal Miner's Tale" will be presented in the Mellow Theatre at Lackawanna College, Scranton, PA. The date of the performance is Sunday afternoon, August 15th, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. There is no admission price. The concert is open and free to the public. Tickets are available at the Mellow Theatre box office. Call direct at (570) 955-1455. Tickets are necessary in order to control the number of available seats in the theatre. ACT NOW TO RECEIVE YOUR TICKETS - SEATING IS LIMITED. North America society in the early 21st century is rather casual in its approach to life. Don't allow this prevailing attitude to enter into your Eastern Christian piety. There are surely a lot of other areas that could be covered here. Much of church etiquette is based on common sense and showing respect for God and others. Always remember that you are in church to worship God, the Holy Trinity. The priest says, "Approach with fear of God and with faith." Let this be the way you approach all of worship. If you do, you will probably have good church etiquette. Please keep our Metropolitan Stefan in your prayers. He is currently undergoing treatment for an agressive form of prostate cancer. May God grant him a speedy recovery through our prayers and the prayers of all the saints. The church has a number of Centennial Books which are available to anyone who would like one. If you wish to purchase a centennial book, please contact Marjorie Matash at 752-4885. The cost is $20.00 per book and $25.00 if they need to be mailed. Please remember in your prayers those who are sick or infirm in our parish: John Kukorlo, Sophie Makar, Martha Walton, Gary and Anna Mae Karchner, Mary Oram, Mary Evans, Ceola Coleman, Mae Milo, Angeline Dubil, Tatijana Marycz, Helen Mackes, Mary Starzan, Frances Matash, Helen Pecil, Barbara Cabi, Carol Farrell, Tymko Butrej, Joseph Ezzyk, Margaret Crusan, George Stalega, Joe Yankowsky, Antoinette Williams, Beverly Soback, Ann Zinich, Anna Matash, and Msgr. Michael Fedorowich. |