Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church /Assumption B.V.M. Church
131 North Beech Street, Mount Carmel, Pa. 17851
Very Reverend Archpriest Michael Hutsko, Pastor
Rectory 570-339-0650 Church Hall 570- 339-4333
Web Site- sspeterandpaulmc.org - E-Mail: - Fax 570-339-2715
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: Mon. Tues. - 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Wed. Thurs. 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Fri. 11:00 AM -12:00 Noon
1st Collection: Candles 2nd Collection: Regular Offering
20th Sunday After Pentecost October 26, 2014
Saturday 10-25-14
3:15 PM Confessions
4:00 PM + Catherine Piechoski req. by
Husband, Vincent
Holy Sacraments of Baptism, Chrismation, and Holy Eucharist - Rylan Connor Trautman &
Dezna Rae Trautman
Sunday 10-26-14
Demetrius – Great Martyr
8:15 AM Confessions
9:15 AM For the Parishioners
11:00 AM at Assumption B.V.M. Church
+ John Sedor Anniversary of Death req. by
Wife, Lorraine & Family
Monday 10-27-14
8:00 AM + Paul Hardysh – 40th Day –
req. by Niece & Nephew-in-law –
Andrea & Randy Wells
Tuesday 10-28-14
No Divine Liturgy
Wednesday 10-29-14
8:00 AM + Kathryn Brandt req. by
Ray & Alice Starr
Thursday 10-30-14
8:00 AM + Rosalie Kuzo req. by
Marion Saldon & Eleanor Carr
Friday 10-31-14
8:00 AM + John & Helen Cheddar req. by
Son, Joseph
Saturday 11-01-14
8:00 AM + Michael Fasolka – 91st Birthday Memorial req. by Wife, Geraldine Fasolka
3:15 Confessions
4:00 PM + Deceased of the Pesarchick Family req. by the Pesarchick Family
Sunday 11-02-14
8:15 AM Confessions
9:15 AM For the Parishioners
11:00 AM at Assumption B.V.M. Church
+ Kathryn Brandt req. by Theresa Mattu &
Reese Family
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:
October
October 26- Feast of St. Demetrius-Great Martyr
Holy Name Society Fall Fundraising drawing for Penn State print
Assumption B.V.M. Church Spaghetti Dinner 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Ss. Peter & Paul Church Hall
November
November 2 – Altar Rosary Society Sunday
Daylight Saving Time Ends –
Turn clocks back 1 hour
November 8 –Archangel Michael and all Angels Ss. Peter & Paul Church Halupki Sale – pick-up 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Church Hall
November 9 – Holy Name Society Sunday
November 11 – Veterans Day
Altar Rosary Society Bus Trip
November 19 & 20 – Ss. Peter & Paul/Assumption B.V.M. Churches November Pyrohy Sale
November 21 – Entrance of the Theotokos
Solemn Holy Day
November 27 – Thanksgiving Day
December
December 6–Nicholas of Myra Archbishop- Solemn Holy Day
December 7 – Holiday Bazaar
Ss. Peter & Paul Replenish Fund Donations as of October 19, 2014.
$250.00 - Anonymous
$125.00 – Tanya Ladika
Total To Date Replenishing Fund Donations:
$ 59,655.80
Your Stewardship: We thank you for your financial support of our parish communities. The following donations were deposited from last Sunday’s collection.
Weekly Parish Financial Report:
SS. Peter & Paul Church
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Income…... $ 1, 755.00
Expenses… $ 1, 521.12
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Income…… $ 1, 993.67
Weekly Parish Financial Report:
Assumption B.V.M. Church
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Income…... $ 488.00
Expenses… $ 150.00
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Income…… $ 647.90
Ss. Peter & Paul/Assumption B.V.M. Churches
October Pyrohy Sale Report:
575 dozen sold at @ $7.00 = $4,025.00
Income: $ 4, 025.00
Expenses: - 1, 439.00
Expenses ($200.00 from Ss. Peter & Paul and
$200.00 from Assumption B.V.M. Churches for utilities) - 400.00
Total profit: $2, 586.00
Mystery (Sacrament) of Repentance:
Is available before each Divine Liturgy on Saturday, 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM and on Sunday in SS. Peter & Paul Church, 8:15 AM to 9:00 AM, and at Assumption BVM Church on Sunday before 11:00 AM Divine Liturgy in the confessionals.
Chinese Auction:
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
Doors open at 12 Noon
Auction begins at 1:30 PM
Admissions $ 4.00 or 3 for $10.00
Light Lunch Available
Special Raffle- bring non-perishable food or paper products to get a chance for a special raffle- one chance per non-expired item
St. Michael’s Hall
300 West Oak Street
Shenandoah, Pa. for more information call
570-462-0809.
Ss. Peter & Paul Church Lector Schedule:
Sat. October 25 - 4:00 PM
Brock Bridy
Sun. October 26 - 9:15 AM
George Ann Katchick
Sat. November 1 - 4:00 PM
Ed Cuff
Sun. November 2 - 9:15 AM
Justina Eisenhart
Assumption B.V.M. Church Lector Schedule:
Sun. October 26 - 11:00 AM
Kianna Rizzo
Sun. November 2 - 11:00 AM
Bryce Fiamoncini
Sunday Social: Due to the Assumption B.V.M. Church Spaghetti Dinner being held on Sunday, October 26, 2014 there will be no Sunday Social after the 9:15 AM Divine Liturgy at Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Divine Liturgy Intentions: All the Divine Liturgy Intentions requested to date will be celebrated or scheduled to the end of calendar year 2014. There are Not any open dates available for the weekend Divine Liturgy; but there are weekday dates opened. Divine Liturgy Intention requests for Calendar Year 2015 are now being accepted. Note: Weekend requests are limited to two per person, but weekday intentions are available. Please Note: All Divine Liturgy Intentions are subject to change only by Father Michael. Thank you for your consideration requesting Divine Liturgy Intentions. In addition, please remember that although there are usually three (3) Divine Liturgies on the weekend that one Liturgy Intention must be For All Parishioners.
Altar Rosary Society Collecting Donations: SS. Peter & Paul Church Altar Rosary Society will be collecting donations for the Pregnancy Center in Shamokin. Items needed are as follows: diapers, wipes, formula, baby cereal, baby food, clothing sizes newborn to 4t, bottles, and toys. New items please. You may place the donations in the bassinette in the front of the church. Donations will be accepted until December 15, 2014. Collected items will then be taken to the Pregnancy center in time for Christmas. Thank you so much in advance for your donations.
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. Thank you to everyone who has and continues to donate to this worthy cause.
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 October 26, 2014 at Ss. Peter & Paul Church are
In Honor of the Birthdays of my Mother,
Marie Olear Sarisky, and the repose of the soul of my Grandmother + Anna Pekera Olear, request by Darlene M. Fasnacht.
Altar Flowers: Altar Flowers for the week of October 26, 2014 at Assumption B.V.M. Church are In Loving Memory of + John Sedor – Anniversary of Death request by Wife, Lorraine & Family.
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.
Religious Education Classes: Parents, please make special note of this very important announcement. Religious education classes (catechism) have begun. It is of utmost importance that your children attend and participate in these classes in order to help their spiritual development and broader understanding of our faith. Classes are held on Monday evenings weekly for all students from Pre-K through High School beginning promptly at 6:00 PM and continuing until 7:15 PM. There is no fee for the classes and all materials will be provided by the parish. Religion classes are for the children of both Ss. Peter & Paul and Assumption Parishes, along with any children from our community who are interested. Please,
Please, Please parents, help us to help your children become full and participating members of
our parishes. Religion classes start promptly at 6:00 PM on Monday evenings.
SS. Peter & Paul Altar Rosary Society Bus Trip: SS. Peter & Paul’s Altar Rosary Society is sponsoring a bus trip on November 11th, 2014 to see the Christmas Show at the American Music Theater in Lancaster. Lunch is scheduled for 11:30 AM at Shady Maple. The show begins at 3:00 PM. Cost is $75.00. For reservations please call Jeanne Bergal @ 339-0513 or Chris Bogner @ 847-4385.
Ss. Peter & Paul Church Holy Name Society Fall Fundraiser:
Ss. Peter & Paul Church Holy Name Society is having a Fall Fundraiser. Chances are being sold for a professionally framed limited edition Penn State University/Joe Paterno print which is hand signed and numbered by illustrator James Mellett. The print is sponsored by the Ss. Peter & Paul Holy Name Society and can be seen on display in the rear of the church. Chances are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 and the drawing will be held on October 26th. For tickets please contact any Holy Name Society member. Your support of this fundraiser is greatly appreciated.
Rosary Intention: For the week of October 26, 2014 for the sick and the infirm of our parishes.
20th Sunday After Pentecost
Demetrius – Great Martyr
Troparion:
Let the heavens be glad, let the earth rejoice, for the Lord has done a mighty deed with His arm. He trampled death by death. He became the first-born of the dead; He saved us from the abyss of Hades and granted great mercy to the world.
Kontakion:
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
You rose from the tomb, O compassionate Lord, and led us out from the gates of death. Today Adam exults and Eve rejoices, and the prophets together with the patriarchs unceasingly acclaim the divine might of Your power.
Theotokion:
Now and ever and forever: Amen.
Today the Virgin stands before us in the church, and together with the choirs of saints invisibly prays to God for us. Angels are worshipping with hierarchs, apostles exult with prophets, for the Mother of God prays in our behalf to the eternal God.
Prokimenon:
Sing to our God, sing, sing to our King, sing.
V. Clap your hands, all you nations; shout unto God with the voice of joy.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
In You, O Lord, have I hoped that I may not be put to shame for ever.
V. Be a protector unto me, O God, and a house of refuge to save me. Alleluia (3x)
Communion Hymn
Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise Him in the highest. Alleluia! (3X)
Epistle: Gal. 1:11-19
Gospel: Lk 16:19-31
Prayer for Vocations
Almighty and merciful God,
Inspire those You have chosen
To hear and answer Your call to the
Priesthood and Religious Life.
Give them the courage
To be the prophets for our times.
Give them the wisdom and openness
To live their personal call
Give them the strength
To be ready witnesses of
Your love and care for the world.
May they find support
and encouragement
in our words and in our prayers,
Through the intercession of Mary,
The Mother of God, and all the Saints.
Amen
A Prayer for Peace in Ukraine
Heavenly Father, Your Son taught us
“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called Children of God”
At this hour, we fervently pray that Your Holy Spirit may inspire men and women in Ukraine to become Peacemakers. May they seek reconciliation and dialogue and end the violent confrontation and killing.
May they restore tranquility to their nation and restore human rights, democratic principles and religious liberty to their troubled land.
God, our Father, we beseech you to comfort the suffering, heal the wounded and accept the souls of the departed into Your Heavenly Kingdom.
And may the Most Holy Mother of God, extend her Blessed Mantle of Protection over Ukraine.
And may each of us always live our lives as instruments of Your Peace.
Amen
Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Centralia, Pa. Spaghetti Dinner:
Sunday, October 26, 2014
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SS. Peter & Paul Church Social Hall
Mt. Carmel, (Use Beech Street Entrance)
$ 10.00 for Adult - $ 5.00 Children under age of 12
Spaghetti Dinner includes: Bread, Salad, Spaghetti, 2 Meatballs, Dessert, Coffee, Tea, or Soda.
Pre-sale of tickets preferable but Walk-Ins are welcome as well as Take Outs.
Containers for Take Outs will be available.
Proceeds will benefit the Assumption B.V.M. Church renovations. Tickets can be purchased after Sunday Liturgy at Centralia or at SS. Peter & Paul Church office during regular office hours at 570-339-0650 or by contacting any Assumption B.V.M. Church member.
Quart containers of the Homemade Spaghetti Sauce will be on sale at $5.00 a quart.
Please come join us for a wonderful dinner!!!
November Pyrohy Sale:
SS. Peter & Paul/Assumption B.V.M. Pyrohy Sale will resume on Wednesday, November 19th at 8:00 AM & Thursday, November 20th, starting at 9:00 AM. Cost of pyrohy is $ 7.00 per dozen. Orders may be placed until November 13, 2014 by calling the church office at 570-339-0650 during normal office hours. We are still in need of helping hands in all aspects of this project, anyone interested in helping please come to the church hall on the above dates. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Chinese Auction: A Chinese Auction will be held at Transfiguration Church Hall, 227 N. Shamokin Street, Shamokin, Pa. 17872 on November 2, 2014. Doors open at 12:00 Noon, auction begins at 2:00 PM. Admission is $3.00