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: stsppmc@ptd.net - 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
1st Collection: Candles 2nd Collection: Regular Offering
13th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Saturday 08-22-2015
3:15 PM Confessions
4:00 PM – +Edward Grabowski – 23rd Year of His
Death req. by Wife, Martha & Family
Sunday 08-23-2015
13th Sunday After Pentecost
8:15 AM - Confessions
9:15 AM – For the Parishioners
11:00 AM - ABVM Church +Theresa Mekosh –
Birthday Memorial req. by Sister, Mary Ann
Monday 08-24-2015
7:30 AM – No Divine Liturgy
Tuesday 08-25-2015
7:30 AM - +George Sprague req. by Wife,
Margaret Sprague
Wednesday 08-26-2015
7:30 AM - +Daniel Whyne – 20th Year
Anniversary & Michelle Whyne – 3rd Year
Anniversary req. by Helen Whyne & Family
Thursday 08-27-2015
7:30 AM - +Jennie Kuzo req. by Kevin & Missy
Kuzo
Friday 08-28-2015
7:30 AM - +Betty Mazzuca req. by Ed & Michele
Teevan
Saturday 08-29-2015
Beheading of John the Baptist - Simple Holyday
8:00 AM - +Helen Duni – 40th Day req. by
Husband John
3:15 PM - Confessions
4:00 PM - +George & Mary Kuzo req. by
Maureen Kuzo
Sunday 08-30-2015
14th Sunday After Pentecost
8:15 AM - Confessions
9:15 AM - +Robert Bergal req. by Wife, Jeanne &
Family
11:00 - AM - Assumption BVM - For the
Parishioners
AUGUST 23, 2015
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.
Bulletin Requests:
Any requests or 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 for your cooperation.
Upcoming Events:
Mark your calendars and plan to support the
following events:
August 22 & 23 – Blessing of School Students
August 29th – Beheading of John the Baptist –
Simple Holy Day
September 01 Beginning of the Church Year
September 07– Labor Day
September 08 - Birth of the Theotokos – Solemn
Holy Day
September 09 – 7:00 PM - Ukrainian Seminary
Day Meeting at St. Michael’s, Frackville
September 11 – 14th Anniversary of the Attack on
the United States
September 14 –Exaltation of the Holy Cross –
Solemn Holy Day
September 16 & 17 – Ss. Peter &
Paul/Assumption Pyrohy Sale Resumes – Help is
needed in all aspects of this project, please lend
some of your time to help.
In Your Prayers:
Please remember to pray for the sick & infirm of
our Parishes.
Please Remember:
To pray for vocations to the Holy Priesthood &
Religious Life.
Rosary Intention:
For the Week of August 23, 2015 for the sick &
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.
Ss. Peter & Paul Replenish Fund Donations as
of August 16th , 2015
Total To Date: $66,330.44
Replenishing Fund: None
Rebuilding Fund:
$50.00 Donation – 50th Wedding Anniversary of
Carol(Adzema) and Vincent Leskusky who were
married 8/21/65 in Ss. Peter & Paul Church &
$100.00 In Memory of +Catherine Brandt by
daughter, Elaine Mendoza.
Your Stewardship: We thank you for your
financial support of our parish communities
Weekly Parish Financial Report:
Ss. Peter & Paul Church
Sunday, August 16th, 2015
Sunday Collection $ 2,284.00
Expenses $ 618.61
th
Sunday August 17 , 2014
Sunday Collection
$ 2,063.20
Weekly Parish Financial Report:
Assumption BVM Church
Sunday, August 16th , 2015
Sunday Collection$ 912.66
Expenses $ 656.50
th
Sunday, August 17 , 2014
Sunday Collection $ 611.00
“Say What”
Watch lest prosperity destroy generosity.
Ss. Peter & Paul Church Lector Schedule:
Sat. August 22nd 4:00 PM
Ed Cuff
Sun. August 23rd 9:15 AM
George Ann Katchick
Sat. August 29th –
Ellen Goretsky
4:00 PM
Sun .August 30th –
Christine Bogner
9:15 AM
Assumption B.V.M. Church Lector Schedule:
Sun. August 23rd 11:00 AM
Kianna Rizzo
Sun. August 30th 11:00 AM
Bryce Fiamoncini
Religious Instructions:
Registration and opening classes for our parish
Religious Education Program will be held on
Monday evening, September 14th from 6:00 PM to
7:15 PM in the church social hall. Again this year,
we will have classes for all youth of our
parishes…both Ss. Peter & Paul & Assumption
BVM…from Pre-K through 8th Grade.
Additionally, the Sisters will be with us to lead
Adult Discussion and Formation Sessions for any
High School and College Age students along with
any and all Adults who are interested in deepening
their knowledge of our Faith. Parents, you are
reminded of your serious obligation before the
Lord to bring up your children in the Faith. Please
be sure they are registered for classes and attend
faithfully each Monday evening through the school
year. In order to complete the registration forms,
we will need a copy of the student’s baptismal
certificate if they were not baptized in our parish.
Volunteers Needed:
We invite any adult who is interested, to “get
involved” in our parish Religious Education
program. No experience is necessary, except for a
sincere desire to share the Faith with our young
people. We will provide teacher manuals and all
necessary items to assist you. If you are
interested, please contact Fr. Michael at the rectory
office.
Blessing of School Students:
Fr. Michael will bless the school students at all
liturgies this weekend. As the students return to
school it is important they do so with the blessing
of Almighty God. All students from elementary
level through graduate school are invited to come
forward to receive this very special blessing upon
them.
Altar Flowers:
Altar Flowers for the Week of August 23rd at Ss.
Peter & Paul Church are in Loving Memory of
John Hamulla requested by Wife, Bernice
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.
World Meeting of Families Philadelphia 2015
Registration Open:
Mark your family calendar for the 8th World
Meeting of Families. Philadelphia is proud to
welcome families from around the world to this
event on September 22 -27 , 2015. Registration is
now open. Families can look forward to speakers,
celebrations, activities for kids, and prayer, all of
which will bring renewal and transformation for
you, your loved ones and the world. Visit the
official World Meeting 2015. org to learn more.
Ukrainian Meeting:
A follow-up Ukrainian Day meeting is scheduled
for Wednesday, September 9th at St. Michael’s
Hall in Frackville beginning at 7:00 PM. The
agenda for the meeting includes a thorough review
of the recently concluded Ukrainian Day event
including ways in which we can make
improvements for next year’s celebration. Also, a
full and complete financial report will be
distributed and a decision made as to the deanery
contribution in support of our seminary. All are
invited to attend and participate in the discussion.
Daily Divine Liturgy:
Please note, beginning on Labor Day, September
7th, daily Divine Liturgy will be celebrated again at
8:00 AM. All are encouraged to begin the day
with the Liturgy and receive Our Lord into your
heart and mind.
Divine Redeemer Parish:
Divine Redeemer Parish is sponsoring a “Mary
Mostik Memorial” Bus Trip to Mohegan Sun
Casino, Wilkes Barre, PA on Tuesday, October 6,
2015. Cost of the trip is $22.00. There is a $25.00
rebate plus a $5.00 food coupon. Reservations can
be made by calling Janice Kozlowski at 570-3392579. Payment is due by September 22nd to Janice
Kozlowski or the Parish Office. Bus Trip
Reservation Money is non-refundable. The bus
will leave Divine Redeemer Church at 9:00 AM
and at the Mt. Carmel Apts., 315 S. Hickory St.,
MC at 9:25 AM and will depart from Mohegan
Sun at 5:00 PM. Any questions contact J.
Kozlowksi at 570-339-2579. Proceeds benefit
Divine Redeemer Parish.
A Pastor:
A Pastor never gets to say “I’m off duty”. Never
gets to punch out at 5. Never gets to have a normal
schedule. We don’t know how many sleepless
nights they spend on their knees praying for their
church. How much opposition they face. How
many family opportunities they miss to meet with
hurting people. We can’t carry their burden for
them but we can do what the Bible tells us to: Pray
for them. Encourage them. Support them. By
blessing them we will only be blessed in return.
EWTN Broadcast:
The EWTN broadcast with commentary on You
Tube of the entire Divine Liturgy of St. John
Chrysostom, celebrated at the 133rd Supreme
Convention of the Knights of Columbus, August
5th, 2015 in Philadelphia Pa with Archbishop
Stefan Soroka as principal celebrant and homilist is
available for viewing on YouTube.
The link is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4qKU9Ch
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Two Additional Links:
A link to the Divine Liturgy photos from the
Knights of Columbus 133rd Supreme Convention
August 5,2015 in Philadelphia:
https://kofc.smugmug.com/133rd -SupremeConvention/8515-Wed/Wednesday-AM-Mass/i92HxSnQ
A link to video of only Metropolitan Soroka’s
homily during the Knights of Columbus
Convention:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msU7jJbOcio
&feature=youtu.be
Wedding Anniversary Celebration:
Divine Liturgy will be celebrated Sunday,
September 13,, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the
Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, Phila, PA
All Married Faithful wishing to celebrate their
wedding anniversary will renew their wedding
vows as they gather with other jubilarians from
throughout the Archeparchy to celebrate their love,
faith, & commitment to each other in the presence
of Almighty God & family and friends. After the
Divine Liturgy, a dinner with the Archbishop will
be an opportunity for all to break bread together.
Registration forms are available in the vestibule of
Ss. Peter & Paul Church or the Church office.
13thhSunday After Pentecost
Troparion:
When the disciples of the Lord learned from the
angel the glorious news of the resurrection and cast
off the ancestral condemnation, they proudly told
the apostles “Death has been plundered! Christ
our God is risen granting to the world great
mercy.”
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to
the Holy Spirit:
Kontakion:
My Savior and Deliverer from the grave as God
has raised out of bondage the children of earth and
shattered the gates of Hades; and as Master, He
arose on the third day.
Now and ever and forever: Amen
Theotokion:
By your birth, O Immaculate One, Joachim and
Anna were freed from the reproach of
childlessness, and Adam and Eve from the
corruption of death. And your people, redeemed
from the guilt of their sins, celebrate as they cry
out to you: “The barren one gives birth to the
Mother of God and nourisher of our Life.”
Prokimeon:
How great are Your works, O Lord; You have
made all things in wisdom.
V. Bless the Lord, O my soul; O Lord my God.
You are exceedingly great.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Poise yourself and advance in triumph and reign in
the cause of truth, and meekness, and justice.
V. You have loved justice and hated iniquity.
Epistle: 1 Cor 16:13 - 24
Gospel:
Mt.
21:33- 42
Communion Hymn:
Praise the Lord from the heaven; praise Him in the
highest. Alleluia! (3x
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.
NYC Bus Trip:
Ss. Peter & Paul Rosary Society are sponsoring a
trip on December 1, 2015 to see the Christmas
Show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Cost of the trip which includes show ticket and
transportation is $98.00. Reservations can be
made by contacting Jeanne Bergal at 570-339-0513
or Christine Bogner at 570-847-4385. Last date
for reservations is September 30, 2015.
Catechist Day of Renewal:
Our Deanery is sponsoring a Catechist Day of
Renewal to honor and enrich the lives of those who
give of their time and talent to educate the youth of
our parishes. The Day of Renewal is scheduled for
Saturday, September 5th from 10:00 AM until 3:00
PM at Holy Dormition Franciscan Friary in
Sybertsville. The theme of the day is “The
Catechist: Using the Beatitudes to Lead”. There
will be two presentations, a time for discussion and
sharing, as well as private time for prayer and
renewal. Presentations will be made by Sr.Natalya
and Mrs. Marie Nestor. The day will conclude
with Divine Liturgy in the Friary Chapel for the
intention of all our catechists which will fulfill
your Sunday obligation. Lunch will be served as
well as refreshments throughout the day. There is
no charge for our catechists, but reservations must
be made with your pastor by August 26th. I
sincerely hope all of you currently, as well as in
the past, help teach our youth will plan to attend.
Take a Look:
Photos from our recent Summer Camp are posted
on our parish facebook page…just google: “Ss.
Peter and Paul, Mt. Carmel, PA”and it will take
you to our page. We had over 40 children attend
the camp this year, along with a tremendous
support staff of adults. As you will see in the pics,
we presented the children with a unique
opportunity to come to know Jesus better and to
make new friends with all who participated.
Thanks are extended to all who helped in any
way. God Bless You!!!