Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church June 24, 2007
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Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church Orthodox Church in America Colonial Park 5501 Old Locust Lane Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109-5637 Ph: 717.652.1825 · Fax: 717.652.0446 www.ChristtheSaviourHbg.org Email: [email protected] Fr. Stephen Vernak, Acting Pastor V. Rev. Dr. Michael G. Kovach, Associate Email: [email protected] V. Rev. Neal J. Carrigan, Assist; Email —[email protected] V. Rev. Daniel D. Ressetar, Pastor Emeritus Email: [email protected] June 24, 2007 4th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - Tone 3. Nativity of the Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John; Commemorating Venerable Anthony, Abbot of Dymsk; Righteous Youths John and Jacob (James) of Meniugi and the Seven Martyred Brothers: Orentius, Pharnacius, Eros, Firmus, Firminus, Cyriacus, and Longinus, in Georgia. Readings: Epistle: Romans 6:18-23; 13:11-14:4 Gospel: Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 1:5-25, 57-68, 76 80 8:00 a.m. —Orthodox Radio on AM 720 WW II 9:00 a.m. —Prayers of Repentance; Confessions 9:30 a.m. —Divine Liturgy, Nativity of John the Baptist; Sermon, Student and Senior A cappella Choirs 11:30 a.m. —Fellowship 7:30 p.m. —Softball team plays Calendar: June 25, Mon: Men’s Club meeting—7:30 p.m. July 04, Wed: Legal Holiday-Independence Day June 26, Tue: Church Choir rehearsal—7:30 p.m. July 07, Sat: Vespers—7 p.m. June 28, Thu: Great Vespers—7:30 p.m. July 08, Sun: 720 AM Radio—8:00 a.m.; Divine Liturgy—9:30 June 29, Fri: Feast of SS Peter and Paul Apostles Ends ; a.m.; Fellowship—11:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy at Christ the Saviour—9:30 a.m. July 10, Tue: Church Choir rehearsal—7:30 p.m. June 30, Sat: Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles ; Divine Liturgy July 12, Thu: Yard Sale Set-up—1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Holy Apostles Mission, Mechanicsburg—9:30 a.m.; Vespers July 13, Fri: Yard Sale Set-up—6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at our church—7:00 p.m. July 14, Sat: Yard Sale Set-up—1 p.m. to 4 p.m. July 01, Sun: 720 AM Radio—8 am; Divine Liturgy—9:30 am; July 15, Sun: 720 AM Radio—8:00 a.m.; Divine Liturgy—9:30 Fellowship—11:30 a.m.; Sacrament of Holy Matrimony—2 p.m. a.m.; Fellowship—11:30 a.m. Today’s Prayers: Please remember those mentioned here Sheaffer ; Mary Hoffman ; John Fatich; Roberta Cona ; in your daily prayers in the morning and in the evening, at Carol Boyer ; Joe Krajsa ; Eva Kondratick ; Tanner Carmen ; Alexander Galvin ; Gregory Burch ; home and in church. The detailed prayer list is published once a month in the parish mailing. However, the names will Health and well-being of: Gregory, Ludmila and Pyotr be mentioned during the Liturgy of Preparation every Sunday. Sysak, traveling to Tula, Russia on June 25 th ; Dan Bretz (In Parishioners are urged to update or delete their prayer listings. Oregon fighting wildfires until Sept.); Travis Holtzman , in Those Ailing : Lou Ann Drebot, wife of Terry, York Hospital; Iraq, friend of the Bricker Family; Suzanne Ridenour Maxim Szewczyk , Harrisburg Hospital ; Myron Starinshak; requested by Angie Mioff; SSG Kevin Leonhard in Iraq, Theodore Bacha, brother of Lydia Mantle; Eric Arnoldus , friend of the Hancher’s; Andrea Atkins, Brianna Atkins, friend of Dan and Donna Bretz; Daniel Pankiw requested by Anna Thompson; Michael Egan , (in Iraq) Anna Doray’s son- in-law; Nicholas Serio , in Iraq; Katherine Pilc; Kathy; Elizabeth Middlesworth ; Mary Hamm friend of Joshua DiFlorio; Marlene Kalenak; Daria Kostylev; Tony Betty Middlesworth was released from the rehab section of Macinanti friend of Lydia Mantle; Stanley Seitzinger; Lucy Community General Hospital this past Tuesday. She will Koloski; Barbara Toporcer, aunt of Dorothy Sysak; continue her recovery at home. Margaret Yawkey ; Nancy Sheaffer and William Newly Departed from This Life : Archbishop Kyrill June 15 th ; Barbara Challenger June 15 th ; Arthur Heiner , the father of Lou Ann Drebot (Terry); Russell Sass June 8 th ; Archpriest Daniel Donovan ; Ester Davinsizer , 87, grandmother of Pam Hatalovich May 25 th ; Archbishop KYRILL , bishop of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) Diocese of Western Pennsylvania and the Bulgarian Diocese died on Sunday June 17 th . On Thursday June 21 st the Rite of Burial of a Hierarch was celebrated. The next day, Friday June 22 nd , the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was con-celebrated by members of the Holy Synod. Interment followed the Liturgy at Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Ellwood City, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Archbishop Kyrill's memory may be made to the Archdiocese of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, PO Box 1769, Cranberry Township, PA 16066-1769, and/or the Bulgarian Diocese of the Orthodox Church in America, 519 Brynhaven Dr., Oregon, OH 43616 May Archbishop Kyrill's memory be eternal! Anniversaries of Those Departed from This Life: Oleh Dubiaha, brother-in-law of Nadzia Schilling, June 25 th is the 5 th anniversary; Annie Kanoff Ionoff, mother of Katherine Macut, June 24th is the 19 th anniversary; Mary Philapovich, mother of Millie Wolfe, June 29 th is the 41 st anniversary; Candle Offerings : (Candle request slips for small decorated candles for the center table, large decorated candles for the side table; and plain and small candles for the altar are available at the candle desk. The sign up sheet for the Seven Day Eternal Lamp Votive Candles can be found in the office.) Two decorated candles on the center table last Sunday were offered in memory of Russell Sass by the Church Choir. Russell departed this life on June 8 th . Two large decorated candles behind the center table are offered in for the health and welfare of the Hancher Family. Two decorated candles on the center table are offered in memory of Annie Kanoff Ionoff by her daughter Katherine Macut. Today is the 19 th anniversary of Annie’s departure from this life. Nine plain altar candles are offered in memory of Sophia Mischak , by her daughter Dottie Sysak. June 21 st was the 12 th anniversary of Sophie’s departure from this life. Seven Day Eternal Lamp Votive Candle is for the safe travel and well being of Greg, Ludmila and Pyotr who are traveling to Tula, Russia. Candles are offered by the Sysak Family. Many Years (Names for the singing of “MANY YEARS” after the Sunday Divine Liturgy will be accepted for publication in the weekly bulletin. Please email [email protected] with the information.) Jessica Drebot will celebrate her birthday on June 24 th . Nicholas Zuro will celebrate his birthday on June 27 th . Richard Mitnik will celebrate his birthday on June 28 th . Alexandra Pawlush will celebrate her birthday on June 30 th . WEDDING BANNS : Mr. Eli Mioff of Harrisburg and Mrs. Suzanne Bent of York announce their intention to partake of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, the Rite of Crowning on Sunday, July 1 st at 2 p.m. at Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church. TODAYS NEWS THE SOFTBALL TEAM UPDATE: The team split with THIS THURSDAY: Great Vespers will be served at Christ the Devonshire U.B. Sunday night, winning the first game 11-10 Saviour. before losing the second by a score of 12-10. Unfortunately, it appears that the team will be the second seed in the league SAINT MARY’S ALTAR GUILD will meet this Thursday championship series even if it finishes with an identical record (June 28) at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the as Devonshire because of the tie breaker formula used by the church social hall. All current members, as well as any women league. Father Stephen made his debut in the second game of interested in joining the Altar Guild, are invited to attend. the doubleheader as the starting right fielder. There will be light refreshments following the meeting. The team was rained out on Tuesday night and the games will ON FRIDAY: Feast of SS Peter and Paul Apostles Fast Ends ; be made up on Sunday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m. The team Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at Christ the plays this evening at 7:30 p.m. against Trinity EC/Church of Saviour. the Brethren. ON SATURDAY : Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Apostles Mission in Mechanicsburg. PARISH NEWS ST MARY’S ALTAR GUILD - SALES DESK: Stop by and check out the new display at the Sales Desk which is open THE ST. TIKHON SEMINARY CENTURY ASSOCIATION is every week after Liturgy during fellowship hour. If you do conducting a membership drive to support the ongoing work not see what you are looking for, please ask Evelyn of the seminary. “Membership” consists of an annual $100 Krempasky. Due to limited space, we are not able to display contribution, for additional information or correspondence all items. Please visit the sales desk for your religious article please contact the Seminary Office at 570-937-4411 or write needs. On the Sunday’s that Evelyn is away please see Jean to St. Tikhon Century Association, PO Box 130, South Canaan, Dotsey. PA 18459.. LOST AND FOUND items are place in a box in the narthex GRASS “KETCHER” for M.T.D. Rider Lawn Mower_ 12” by the front door. We have eye glasses and car keys. frame inside price $70...call 545-4515. Missing something check at the church. FUTURE EVENTS JULY 8-14: National F.O.C.A. Junior Tournament held in St. Vladimir’s Camp located in Farmdale, OH.