SAINT J OHN’ S ORTHODOX CHURCH 3180 Morefield Road • Hermitage, PA 16148 Office: 724-981-0571 • Rectory: 724-346-4457 Fax: 724-308-6615 • Website: www.stjohnacroc.org Clergy: Rev. Father David Mastroberte Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Polanichka Rev. Deacon John Anderson A Parish of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese—Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople Bulletin for June 12-25, 2016 ♦ A Father’s Day Prayer ♦ On Sunday, June 19th, we pause to honor all fathers... We pray for the health, welfare, happiness, and salvation of our fathers, and ask God our Heavenly Father to bless and guide them always. God grant them many years! Happy Father’s Day! For our departed fathers, we pray that our Heavenly Father will shine the light of His face upon them and grand them blessed repose. Eternal Memory!
MON 6/20/2016 SECOND DAY OF PENTECOST—DAY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
9:00 AM Divine Liturgy & Procession with Reading of Gospels (Indoors)
Panachida: +Frances Egelsky 40th Day, by the Family
WED 6/22/2016
8:30 AM Divine Liturgy +Anne Petrosky, by Anne Kudelko
THURS 6/23/2016
6:00 PM Great Vespers with Litija for the Holyday
THURS 6/24/2016 NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST (PARISH HOLYDAY)
9:00 AM Divine Liturgy, Outdoor Procession & “Pot-Luck” Coffee Hour
SUN 6/26/2016 SUNDAY OF ALL SAINTS
9:00 AM Pro-Liturgy (Served by Deacon John Anderson)
Panachida: ++Toten Family (Perpetual)
June 24: The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Our Parish “Name Day”
June 24 is the main commemoration of Saint John in our parish. Please make every effort to participate in one or both of the services scheduled for this day!
Thursday, June 23 at 6:00 PM Great Vespers with the Blessing of Bread (Litija)
Friday, June 24 at 9:00 AM
Divine Liturgy, Festal Procession (outdoors, weather permitting) and a “Pot-Luck” Coffee Hour*
*You are invited to bring something to share at Coffee Hour. Sweet, savory—
it’s your choice! (Remember, the week after Pentecost is FAST FREE, so even though it is a Friday, meat may be served.)
We offer our condolences to His Grace, Bishop Gregory on the repose of his father +Peter Tatsis. Peter passed away on June 6th. A Panachida was offered for his intention on Ascension Thursday, June 9, and we are all encouraged to offer a prayer for his blessed repose. Eternal Memory! Vičnaja Pamjat! Aionia i mnimi! Cards may be sent to: His Grace, Bishop Gregory 316 Garfield Street Johnstown, PA 15906
ANNOUNCEMENTS
¶ Don’t Forget! Monthly Board Meeting on June 13 at 6:00 PM! ¶ The final Soul Saturday of the year will be on Saturday, June 18th. Divine Liturgy and Panachida with the reading of the hramoty (names of our departed) will be at 9:00 AM. Historically, this Soul Saturday before Pentecost is the earli-est one celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox tradition, coming at the end of the great 50-day period from the Feast of the Resurrection to the Descent of the Holy Spirit. It is very meaningful that we celebrate this near the site where many of our loved ones are laid to rest. Don’t neglect this prayer for the blessed re-pose of our family, friends and all the departed through the ages! ¶ Pentecost is June 19th. We commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, which enabled them to go out into the world and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations. Remember: Pentecost is the “Green Holy-day” (Zelena Svjata), since we decorate the church with greenery to remember the Holy Spirit as “Giver of Life.” Consider wearing something green to church on June 19th! On Pentecost, we resume kneeling in prayer, and offer the three Kneeling Prayers. It is also a celebratory time, and thus the entire week after Pentecost is fast-free! Meat may be eaten on Wednesday and Friday. ¶ Fr. David will be going away on Saturday, June 25 and returning on Mon-day, June 27. In case of an emergency in which you need the services of a priest immediately, please call one of the local Orthodox clergy: ⇒ Fr. Ken Bachofsky (St. Nicholas, Warren) 330-372-9778 ⇒ Fr. Stephen Loposky (Camp Nazareth) 724-662-4840 ⇒ Fr. Andrew Gall (St. John’s UOC, Sharon) 724-308-1406 ⇒ Fr. Spyro Keyhayes (Annunciation GOC, Farrell) 513-833-5859
¶ Location of Daily Services During Summertime: Unless otherwise noted,
daily services will take place in the air-conditioned church rather than in the
chapel. We will resume daily services in the chapel in the fall, when the
weather cools down!
Lenten “Self-Denial” Offering Report This past Great Fast, we collected $1018.00 in the “Self-Denial” Offering Boxes that were distributed to our parish-ioners. We shared this with two charities: one local, one in-ternational. $509.00 was sent to the Community Food Ware-house and $509.00 to the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC). Thank you for your contributions, and may God richly bless you!
Thoughts on Stewardship
by Dan Hromyak
"They all ate and were satisfied. And when the leftover fragments were picked up, they filled twelve wicker baskets." - Luke 9:17 The story of the Loaves and Fishes shows us that when we share what we have, even if it doesn't seem like that much, miracles can happen! Do not think that your gift is too small or insignificant! God blesses all the gifts we offer and makes the wondrous. "And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, 'Do not weep.'" - Luke 7:13 This verse is a great reminder that the Stewardship lifestyle is one of service, putting God first and to "love one another." Unfortunately today, many people have "passion" for activities they enjoy - their job and off-work activities. Many times our "passion" to excel is at the expense of someone else. Maybe we need to focus on a little less passion for our individual concerns an a lot more compassion for others.
¶ HISTORIC “GREAT AND HOLY COUNCIL OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH” is taking place in Crete over Pentecost! Information was in the last bul-letin and this bulletin. Prayers are being offered in all churches of our Diocese for this Holy Council, and we are all encouraged to pray at home for this intention as well. The following prayers were distributed by the Chancery: PRAYER #1: FURTHERMORE WE PRAY O MOST GRACIOUS, SAVING AND BEFRIENDING GOD, WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE MAGNIFICENCE OF YOUR GOODNESS TO ALL ORTHODOX PEOPLES THROUGHOUT TIME. AS THE HOLY AND GREAT COUNCIL OF OUR CHURCH CONVENES, WE PLACE OUR PRAYER PETITIONS BEFORE YOUR THRONE. OUR PARISHES COLLEC-TIVELY SEEK YOUR BLESSING ON THE WORLD-WIDE HIERARCHY OF OUR CHURCH AS THEY GATHER IN COUNCIL. WE PRAY THAT YOU TOUCH THE BISHOPS’ MINDS AND THEIR HEARTS AS THEY CONVENE IN CON-CILIARITY AND COMMUNION. LET THE HOLY SPIRIT DESCEND FROM HEAVEN AS HE DID IN THE JERUSALEM CHURCH ON THE HOLY DAY OF PENTECOST – UNEXPECTEDLY, SURPRISINGLY AND BREATHTAKINGLY. WE PRAY FOR OUR BISHOP GREGORY AS HE TRAVELS TO AND FROM THE HOLY AND GREAT COUNCIL IN CRETE, FOR HIS SAFETY AND WELL-BEING, AS WELL AS FOR SAFETY-IN-TRAVEL FOR ALL THE BISHOPS. HEAR US, O LORD, AS WE THUS PRAY, AND HAVE MERCY. AMEN. PRAYER #2: FURTHERMORE WE ALSO PRAY THAT THE GRACE OF YOUR SPIRIT, O GOD, AT THIS HOLY AND GREAT COUNCIL, PROPEL ALL OUR BISHOPS INTO A NEW ERA OF UNITY AND HEALING. MAY THEY RETURN FROM THIS COUNCIL WITH RENEWED VIGOR AS HOLY EXAMPLES FOR OUR PRIESTS, DEACONS AND THOSE SERVING IN MINOR ORDERS; FOR OUR MONKS AND NUNS AND OTHERS IN RELIGIOUS SERVICE; AND FOR THE ORTHODOX PEOPLE EVERYWHERE, THAT WE ALL TOGETHER MAY BE FILLED WITH YOUR GRACE TO GO OUT INTO THE STREETS OF OUR CITIES AND TOWNS, PROCLAIMING THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL AND UP-HOLDING THE ETERNAL TRUTHS OF OUR FAITH AGAINST THE WILES OF SATAN. GIVE ALL OF US THE STRENGTH TO RAISE THIS WORLD AS AN OF-FERING, PERFECT AND UNBLEMISHED, TO YOU OUR FATHER FROM THE BEGINNING OF TIME. IN ALL OF THIS WE ASK OF YOU, GRACIOUSLY HEAR US, O LORD, AND HAVE MERCY. AMEN.
Upcoming Local Events SIMPLY SLAVIC, the festival created specifically to celebrate Youngstown’s Slavic community (Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Carpatho-Rusyns) will take place on Saturday, June 18th, 2016 from Noon to Mid-night on Federal Plaza East in Downtown Youngstown. ADMISSION IS $4.00. CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE. FREE PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THECOVELLI CENTER. The event will include live music, folk dance perform-ances, homemade food, children’s learning areas, educational exhibits, workshops, and ethnic vendors. Visit www.simplyslavic.org for more information.
Announcing the Saint John’s Orthodox Church 2016
RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE Friday, July 8th:
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Saturday, July 9th: 9:00 AM to 12 Noon=Regular Price. 12 Noon to 3:00 PM “Bag Sale”
DONATION OF ITEMS We are accepting the following: • Clothing, Purses and Shoes. Clothing must be in good condition, washed,
and either on hangers OR folded neatly and placed in a box. (No bags of clothing!)
• Toys and Books • Kitchenware and Glassware • Bedding, Decorations, and Miscellaneous Items The classrooms will be organized in order to accommodate your donations. Do
not begin to bring in items until JUNE 12th! Please do not bring large items (furniture, for example) until Sunday, July 3 or on the weekdays leading up to the Rummage Sale.
DONATION OF BAKED GOODS Baked goods can be brought to the hall on the morning of Friday, July 8th.
If you have any questions, please speak with Mary Ann Lavin.
Thank you!
GOLF SCRAMBLE NOTES Mark your calendars! The 2016 Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, August 20th at Oak Tree Country Club. Shotgun Start will be at 8:30 AM. The post-golfing meal will again be held at our church hall, and will feature our signature all-you-can-eat buffet with spit roast lamb, roast chicken, sausage and pep-pers, side dishes, desserts and beverages. Dinner will begin to be served at 2:30 PM. We will also hold the ever-popular Basket Raffle at this dinner. We are now accepting: ⇒ Team Commitments ⇒ Donations of Items for the Basket Raffle ⇒ Major sponsorships for $100.00 ⇒ Hole sponsorships for $35.00 ⇒ Patron Listings for $10.00 ⇒ General donations to the event Copies of the registration form/flyer and the sponsorship form are available in the church hall. For sponsorships, please speak to Renee Maceyko or Debby Doyle. Dinner-only tickets are available for $20 per person. See Francine Fabian to get your ticket!
Visit our Diocesan Online Resources!
Diocesan Website: http://www.acrod.org
Camp Nazareth: http://www.campnazareth.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acroddiocese
Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrodnews
You Tube: https://youtube.com/acroddiocese
Bulletin ~ Sunday, June 12th In Loving Memory of Brother-in-Law & Uncle, Thomas Patrick, Sr., & Brother & Sister-in-Law, George
Chuba, Jr., & Anne Chuba from Stephen & Joan Chuba & Family
Eternal Lamp ~ Sunday, June 12th In Loving Memory of Tom Kroko on the 5th Anniversary of his Death, from Wife, Melinda Kroko
and Family
Eternal Lamp ~ Sunday, June 19th In Memory of My Husband, Edward Koval, from Pauline Koval
BIRTHDAYS
June 12 Deborah Giroski
16 Joseph Kraynok
Edward Kraynok
18 Katherine Yourema
20 Matthew Ristvey
William Roach
22 Beth Anne Kudelko
23 Kathleen Meiss
Jennifer Trepanosky
25 Thomas Patrick
MEN TO
HOLD CANDLES
Sunday, June 19th
Jerry Chupak
Chester Everett
Ed Fabian
Matt Fabian
Ron Figiel
Sunday, June 26h
Michael Holmes
Jim Hynes
Bob Kapusta
Jim Kudelko
Matt Kulusich
ANNIVERSARIES
June 12th Gary & Kathy Yonchak
June 13th
Mrs. & Mr. Kaitlin Chacon
June 16th David & Lisa Dias
June 24h Dr. Henry & Sue VanZanten Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kraynok
June 25th
William & Marlene Roach
Sorry we missed your Anniversaries in the last bulletin!
Protopresbyter Michael and Pani Eleanor Polanichka
