Catechetical Sunday There’S a Lot of Attention Paid to “Back- Ing God’S Guidance in Their Studies

- 2 - September 20, 2015: Sunday After the Exaltation Epistle: Gal. 2: 16-20 Gospel: Mk. 8:34 - 9:1

Mon., Sept. 21 8:00 + Andrew & Anna Smagula (Son Joseph Smagula) Tues., Sept. 22 8:00 + Thomas Hannick (Hannick Family) Wed., Sept. 23 8:00 + Emmett & Zenia Hooper (Family) Thurs., Sept. 24 8:00 + Theresa Tehensky (Chezik Family) Fri., Sept. 25 8:00 + John & Anna Rusyn (Family) Sat., Sept. 26 No Morning Divine Liturgy. 10:30 Confessions. 2:00 pm Confessions. 4:00 pm + Martha Sedlak (John Sedlak) Sun., Sept. 27 9:00 For Our Parishioners 11:30 + John Yeck Family (Son Bob & Family); Baptism: Reece Runco Antiphon 1 O God, my God, hear me; why have You forsaken me? The words of my transgressions put salvation far from me. Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Savior, save us. O God, I will call to You by day but You will not listen; and by night, yet it will not be foolish of me. Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Savior, save us. But You, the praise of Israel, dwell in the holy place. Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Savior, save us. + + + + + + + + + + + Antiphon 3 Come, let us sing joyfully to the Lord, let us acclaim God, our Savior. Son of God, crucified in the flesh, save us who sing to You: Alleluia! Let us come before His face with praise, and acclaim Him in psalms. Son of God, crucified in the flesh, save us who sing to You: Alleluia! - 3 - For God is the great Lord and the great king over all the earth. Son of God, crucified in the flesh, save us who sing to You: Alleluia! + + + + + + + + + + + Entrance Hymn Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ. Son of God, crucified in the flesh, save us who sing to You: Alleluia + + + + + + + + + + + Hymn to the Mother of God O my soul, magnify the most precious cross of the Lord. You are a mystical Paradise, O Mother of God, who though untilled, have brought forth Christ. He has planted upon earth the life-giving Tree of the Cross. + + + + + + + + + + + Communion Hymn Let the light of Your countenance, O Lord,* shine upon us.* Alleluia, alleluia,* alleluia. Be Happy With What You Have Should you find it hard to get to sleep break down, leaving you miles from tonight, remember the homeless fam- any assistance, think of the paraplegic ily without beds to sleep in. Should who would love the opportunity to take you find yourself frustrated, stuck in a walk. Should you notice a few gray traffic, don’t despair. There are people hairs in the mirror, think of the can- in this world for whom driving is an cer patient undergoing chemotherapy unheard of privilege. Should you have who wishes she had hair to examine. a bad day at work, think of the man Should you find yourself at a loss and who has been out of work for years. pondering what life is all about, ask- Should you despair over a relationship ing “what is my purpose”, be thankful. gone bad, think of the person who has There are those who didn’t live long never known what it is like to love and enough to get the opportunity. Should be loved in return. Should you grieve you find yourself the victim of other the passing of another weekend, think people’s bitterness, ignorance, small- of the woman in dire straits, working ness or insecurities, remember, things twelve hours a day seven days a week could be worse. You could be them! to feed her children. Should your car - 4 - Post Rummage Sale Help is needed to condense and orga- the Olyphant Fire Co. Volunteers are nize the Post Rummage Sale Stuff. We needed at noon on Monday, Septem- need to gather tables for their return to ber 21st. World Meeting of Families THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMI- ing together to grow as individuals and LIES (WMOF) was conceived by family units. Families can participate Saint John Paul II in 1992 to look at in discussion groups on the Christian strengthening the sacred bonds of the family’s role in the Church and soci- family unit across the globe. The first ety, led by distinguished speakers. As WMOF took place in Rome in 1994, the Ukrainian Catholics we have a unique International year of the family. Every opportunity not only to share in this three years since 1994, families from historic celebration in Philadelphia, all over the world are invited by the but to share our own particular spiri- holy Father to attend this global event. tual gifts within our families and with At the conference, families share their the world. thoughts, dialogue and prayers, work- Religious Education Update The following schedule will be used for our Religious Education classes beginning on Sunday, October 4, 2015: Grade Location Begins Dismisses 1 Rectory Basement 10:15 am 11:15 am 2 Rectory Basement 9:00 am 10:00 am 3 thru 8 Parish Center 10:15 am 11:15 am Please contact Sandra Berta at 570-383-9487 with any questions. Lackawanna Heritage Apartments The Lackawanna Heritage Apartments for 62 or older senior citizens, handi- located in Olyphant is now accept- capped, or disabled individuals. For ing applications for housing designed more information call 570-383-6260. - 5 - Ukrainian Folk Group to Perform in Scranton St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Canada having appeared at the Ukrai- Catholic Parish of Scranton is proud to nian Institute in New York City, the announce the appearance of the “Ko- Yonkers Ukrainian Heritage Festi- rinya Ukrainian Folk Band” which val, the popular Soyuzivka and CYM will be joined by several members of Ukrainian Resorts, the Toronto Canada the “Kazka Ukrainian Dance Ensem- Ukrainian Festival and others. In ad- ble “on Sunday, September 20, 2015 dition, their performance at the 2012 beginning at 3:00pm at St. Vladimir Boyko Festival in Ukraine resulted in Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Av- their being awarded first place. enue. Adult tickets can be purchased “Kazka” with headquarters in Sug- in advance for $15.00. Children fif- arloaf PA is a well-known Ukrainian teen years of age and younger are free. folk dance group having performed Tickets purchased at the door the day in Ukraine and throughout the North of the performance are $20.00. For Anthracite region including the An- ticket purchase and additional infor- thracite Heritage Museum at McDade mation, please contact Dr. Olenka Park, Scranton; the annual Ukrainian (Helen) Chandoha at 570 842-3539; Seminary Day at Minersville/Prim- Diann Wolfe at 570 341-9383; or Paul rose, PA; the Ukrainian Homestead Ewasko at 570 563-2275. Purchasing Annual Folk Festival at Lehighton, tickets in advance is strongly encour- PA; Patchtown Days at the Eckley aged as a sell-out is expected. Miners Village, Eckley, PA; and many “Korinya” which means “Roots” other venues. in Ukrainian is a young and energetic “Korinya” website address: www. ensemble from the Hudson Valley of korinya.yolasite.com New York State. They have performed “Kazka” website address: www. extensively in the United States and kazkaensemble.org/ Ethnic Food Festival St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox day, September 27, 2015 from 11 am Church, 540 N. Main Ave. in Scran- to 5 pm. There will be plenty of home- ton, invites everyone to their 13th An- made food featuring... holupki, py- nual Ethnic Food Festival next Sun- rohy, kapusta (red cabbage), kielbasa, - 6 - halushky (cabbage and noodles) and tion call 570-961-1795 fabulous desserts. For further informa- Ekumen Chorale Fall Series 2015 • Sunday, September 20 at 3:00 pm (Verbytsky Concert) at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Franklin Ave. in Wilkes-Barre, PA. • Sunday October 18 at 3:00 pm (Marian Concert) at St. George Carpatho- Rusin Orthodox Church on Keyser Ave. in Taylor, PA. • Sunday, November 1 at 3:00 pm (Verbytsky Concert) at Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church on Notingham Rd. in Plymouth, PA. • Sunday, November 15 at 3:00 pm at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church in Olyphant, PA. This is the 200th Anniversary of the birth of M. Verbytsky. We are celebrating his compositions composed for the Divine Liturgy of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Catechetical Sunday There’s a lot of attention paid to “back- ing God’s guidance in their studies. to-school” sales of books, clothes, The theme of Catechetical Sunday is pens, paper, and other supplies. All focused on “Family: In the Image of these material concerns focus on ev- God” and the guidance God gives, as eryone’s need to “get ready”. Well, we He gave to one family, the family of too are getting ready to resume classes Noah. That family was not just return- of religious instruction. As a special ing after a summer vacation as many notice of the important role “cat- of us are. Their harrowing experience echism” has on our spiritual growth, let them look forward to serving God we will observe Catechetical Sunday in a better way. Our catechism classes in two weeks, on Sunday, October 4. are here to help us serve God in a bet- During the 11:30 Divine Liturgy, Stu- ter way. dents and teachers will be blessed ask- Fox Chase Pilgrimage The Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Ukrainian Catholic hierarchy, the the Great, Fox Chase Manor, Pa invite clergy, the religious communities and - 7 - the faithful to join us in celebrating grimage, Sunday, October 4, 2015. The Year of the Family and The year Please mark your calendar! of Consecrated Life at our annual pil- Stuffed Cabbage Roll Dinner Stuffed Cabbage Roll Dinner, to ben- Pre-order by calling Linda, 570-0796 efit SS. Peter and Paul Greek Catholic or Marge 570-282-5680. SS. Peter Church, Simpson, PA. Sunday, Octo- and Paul is “the church with the gold ber 4, 2015, from 11 am to 1:30 pm. domes” located on Doris Avenue. TAKE OUT ONLY. Donation $10. St. John Vianney Harvest Festival The Annual Harvest Festival of St. a variety of raffles and a bake stand. John Vianney Parish will be held at This year we have hayrides! Handicap Corpus Christi Church, Route 438, accessible. All are invited to attend. Montdale, Sunday, OCTOBER 4, from $12 adults, $6 children. Directions: noon to 5:00pm in the Parish Center. I-81 to Exit 201, turn east, 3-4 miles The festival will feature a full Turkey on right. COME ENJOY THE FALL Dinner with take outs available. Huge FOLIAGE AND THE WONDERFUL Bountiful Baskets Stand, wreath stand, FESTIVAL! Collection Processing Team... The Collection Processing Team for William Vervan, Sr., Roger Barren, the month of September is Team #1: and Jerry Sereditch.

Sunday Collection for September 12 & 13, 2015: $ Altar Boy and Lector Schedule for Sept. 26 & 27, 2015 Altar Boys Lectors 4:00 pm Joseph Chylak -- Nicholas Muchisky John Sakson 9:00 am Joseph Skirpan -- John Nasevich Pat Marcinko 11:30 am Samuel Sczesniak -- David Slachtish Frank Lesnefsky - 84 - Ss. Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church

135 River St., Olyphant, PA 18447-1435

Telephone: 570-489-2271 Fax: 570-489-6918

Web Site: stcyrils.weconnect.com

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Rev. Nestor Iwasiw, Pastor