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HOLY GHOST BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH “Everyone must give according to whatever he has inwardly decided; 225 OLIVIA STREET McKEES ROCKS, PA 15136 not sadly, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Cor 9:7) 1437 SUPERIOR AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA 15212 Holy Ghost Church, McKees Rocks th THE 29 SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Regular Offering ($1,821.50) YP ($9) ............................................ $1,830.50 rd Holy Days ….…………………………...….…................…........…… 170.00 3 Sunday of the Philippian Fast — December 4, 2016 Thanksgiving ($324) Archdiocesan Charities ($25) Coll. for Poor ($10) …. 359.00 Votive Candles ($130) Christmas Décor ($20) .................................... 150.00 __________ $2,509.50 Holy Ghost Church, Northside Regular Offering ................................................................................. $382.50 Holy Days ……………………………………………...…...….……. 25.00 Thanksgiving …………..……………………………………………. 20.00 Utilities ……………………..……………………………………….. 25.00 Votive Candles .................................................................................... 70.00 ________________ $522.50 Church Attendance Last Week (MR) Sat., 4:00 pm (43); Sun., (MR) 9:00 am (88); (NS) 11:00 am (32) Catholics of the Ruthenian – Byzantine Rite in full communion with the Pope of Rome Entrance of Theotokos into Temple — (MR) 9:00 am (12); (NS) 6:00 pm (22) The Very Reverend Father Frank A. Firko, Pastor Thanksgiving Day — (MR) 9:00 am (40) The Reverend Deacon Michael Meaders (NS) Rectory: (412) 771-3324; Church Fax: (412) 331-1870 MR School Hall: (412) 331-5155 Web-site: www.holyghost-byzantinecatholic.org – E-Mail: [email protected] SUNDAY RADIO (9:00 am WEDO 810 AM) & INTERNET DIVINE LITURGY All Liturgical Services LIVE on UStream: www.UStream.tv/channel/holy-ghost-church Sunday Divine Liturgies Holy Day Divine Liturgies Daily Divine Liturgy DESIGNS BY NANCY Valerian F. Szal Saturday (MR) 4:00 pm w/Great Vespers (Oblig) M-F (MR) 8:00 am 238 Helen St., 235 McCartney Drive, Sunday (MR) 9: 00 am (MR): 7:00 pm McKees Rocks, PA 15136 Moon Township 15108 Sat. (NS) 9:00 am. Holy Ghost (NS) 11:00 a.m. Holy Day (MR) 9:00 am; (NS) 6:00 pm Phone: (412) Phone: (412) 262-9141 [email protected] 331-9713 am Holy Mystery of Reconciliation: Sat (MR): 3:15 to 3:40 pm & Sun (MR) 8:15 to 8:40 am.; (NS) 10:30 Fax: (412) 331-6688 Nancy C. Debranski Holy Mysteries of Initiation: Contact Church Office for Baptism, Chrismation and Eucharist. Michael P. Ferrell, Holy Mysteries of Anointing: Ask especially prior to surgery or any other time. Supervisor, CFSP Sewing, Alternations, Custom Holy Mystery of Matrimony: Contact pastor one year in advance; Pre-Cana Classes required. Our Family Still Serving Yours Since 1953 Embroidery and Unique Gifts Sponsor of Christian Initiation: Godparents must be practicing Catholics. 225 OLIVIA STREET PETTIT & SPONTAK, LLC THRIFTY DRY Religious Education Classes: (MR) Coordinator: Steve Puluka (412) 897- 4650. CLEANERS GCU Lodge 390: (MR) Contact Margaret Beliunas (412) 331-3577 for membership requirements. ATTORNEYS AT LAW Sunny Tailoring Slavjane Folk Ensemble: (MR) Membership requirements contact Dean Poloka (412) 877-9351. ww.pettitspontak.com Dry Cleaning/Laundry Carpatho-Rusyn Radio Broadcast: Every Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. WPIT 730 AM. US Steel Tower, Services/ Alterations/Repairs Social Hall Rental: (MR) Contact Church Office. New & Returning Parishioners: Welcome! Lodge 390 offers Insurance and Pittsburgh Gregory Stilwell & Please register by phoning the Church Office. Annuity Benefits greater than [email protected] Sunny Van Horn Remember the Church in Your Will: Please be so kind as to remember the Church in your most financial institutions. Info 429 Broadway Ave. 412.246.0111 last will and testament. This helps to secure its future & a Byzantine Catholic witness to all! call Marge (412) 331-3577 McKees Rocks, PA 15136 (412) 771-3311 General Announcements THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH All Birthdays will be published in SOT each week so that prayers may be offered on When the Most High descended and confused tongues, He scattered the people; but when He distributed the these special occasions. Please advise the Church office if your special day does not tongues of fire, He called all men to unity. Therefore, with one voice, let us glorify the Most Holy Spirit (Matins of appear or if you wish your name and date not be published. Pentecost Sunday) December 4, 2016 Seasonal Greeting Volume VI, Number 49 Note: Capitalized Names designate North Side parishioners Birthdays: Dec 4 – William Bell; Dec 5 – Lee Feldman; Dec 9 – Alice Sejka, Daniel Glory to Jesus Christ! — Glory Forever! Skreptach. Slava Isusu Christu!! — Slava Na Viki! Pray For the Ill, Infirm & Shut-ins of Our Parishes Liturgical Services for the Week HOME: Margaret Beliunas, Irene Bordas, MARY ANN CONTI, Mary Date Time Intention Requested By Culan, Ilona Goyda, Beverly Harsh, MARTHA LUCAS, OLGA th MANFREDO, Debra Palahunik, Elizabeth Petruna, MARLENE PFEIFFER, 29 Sunday after Pentecost Agnes Rosko, MARY SAHAYDA, GERARD SLAGLE, ANNA TOTH, rd EVELYN VENTO, JOHN VEREB, Claudia Verner, Julia Wovchko. 3 Sunday of the Philippian Fast SUN., Dec 4 (20) 9:00 a.m. (MR) For the Parishioners of Both Parishes MAPLEWOOD PC HOME (461 Maplewood Ave. Ambridge, PA 15003): Susan Dragosh, 11:00 a.m. (NS) + Margaret Peggy Krulac Joan Senchyshyn Doris Naughton, Linda Reiger. MASONIC VILLAGE (1000 Masonic Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143): Helen M. Kriska, Mon, Dec 5 (21) 8:00 a.m. (MR) + Cifrulak + Kulka Families Kathy & John Kulka Marjorie Preganz. MARIAN MANOR (2695 Winchester Dr., Pgh, 15220): MICHAEL BARBUSH, Irene Bednar. Feast of Our Holy Father, Nicholas the Wonder-Worker CHIPPEWA PLACE (7005 Stadium Dr., Apt 427, Brecksville, OH 44141): Stephen Katrenich. Patron of the Byzantine Catholic Church — Mirovanije VALENCIA WOODS OF ST. BARNABAS (85 Charity Place, Valencia, PA 16059): Eleanor Kapko. TUE, DEC 6 (22) 9:00 a.m. (MR) + Br. Felix, O.F.M. (1st ann of passing) Pirohi Workers THE RESIDENCE AT WILLOW LANE (30 Heckel Rd., MR, PA 15136): Andrew Drukalsky. SUNRISE OF EAST COBB (1551 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta, GA 30062)): AGNES KNOLL. 6:00 p.m. (NS) For the Parishioners of both Parishes ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL (320 E. North Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212): Norma Kacsur. RECOMMENDED SIMPLE ABSTINENCE (no meat) or Equivalent Penance (your choice) Public questions on Catholic spirituality, moral & spiritual problems for the intention of the return of our beloved to Church Q. I was baptized in a Lutheran church as a baby and would now like to enter the Catholic Wed, Dec 7 (23) 8:00 a.m. (MR) + John J. Savulchak (1st ann of passing) Wife: Gloria & Family Church. Because I have not been living a Christian life until recently, I very much want to be re-baptized but have been told that the Catholic Church does not re-baptize. Why? A. Feast of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Answers Apologist: Baptism is a once-for-all sacrament that washes away original Solemn Feast: Pure Conception of St. Anne — Patroness of Our Country — Mirovanije sin, gives sanctifying grace, and imparts a supernatural character upon the soul that makes a THRS., Dec 8 (24) 9:00 a.m. (MR) For the Parishioners of both Parishes person a Christian. An attempt to "redo" a valid baptism would be useless: The second 6:00 p.m. (NS) + Bishop Andrew Pataki (5th ann of pass)& + Fr. John Kasarda (8th ann of pass) baptism would not "take" because the first was valid. Furthermore, it would be an objective sacrilege because it would cast aspersion on the validity of the first baptism. Even if you have REQUIRED SIMPLE ABSTINENCE (no meat) or Equivalent Penance (your choice) for the intention of the return of our beloved to Church not lived a Christian life until recently, if you were validly baptized then you are a Christian. Fri, Dec 9 (25) 8:00 a.m. (MR) + Ann Lubas (3rd ann of passing) Kathy & John Kulka Your status as a Christian does not depend upon how well you have lived. The proper sacrament to wash away personal sins you have committed since your baptism is Confession. Final Day of the Immaculate Conception Sat., Dec 10 (26) 9:00 a.m. (NS) Health of Jacob Minsinger Anna Marie Demianczyk ************************************************************************************************* Sunday anticipated Divine Liturgy for the Old Testament Forefathers This Week’s Sanctuary Lamps Continue to burn before the real presence of our Lord, God & Savior Jesus 4:00 p.m. (MR) + Joseph F. Pospychala (birthday 12/5) Sister: Bunny Zavidny December 4 — December 10, 2016 Sunday of the Old Testament Forefathers th 4 Sunday of the Philippian Fast — 2nd Sunday before Christmas (MR): In memory of Nicholas Kapko (birthday 11/27) SUN., Dec 11 (27) 9:00 a.m. (MR) Health & Welfare of Dgtr: Debbie & Sister: Irene offered by Dgtr: Claudia & George Verner Florence Charochak (90th Birthday) (NS): In memory of Dolores & Anthony Nee 11:00 a.m. (NS) For the Parishioners of Both Parishes (MR) NONE AVAILABLE 2017 offered by Alice Slagle (NS) STILL AVAILABLE 2017 McKees Rocks Announcements Meditation on today’s Gospel CHURCH DECORATING THIS WEEK — We will begin decorating the Church for Christmas tomorrow evening, December 5, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m. Please make Showing Gratitude for healing the leprosy of Sin! an effort to come and give a helping hand. We’re going to need muscle power Like 17:12-19 for the heavy work of setting up the trees. Luke observes that the one grateful leper “was a Samaritan” (v.16). LAST WEEK FOR REMAINING ANGELS FOR THE ANGEL TREE — GCU Lodge 390 is Why are no observant Jews – the chosen people of God, the people of the holding this fraternal activity to help area children who may not be getting convent – among the grateful? No, the much for Christmas this year. This project is the ANGEL TREE located near the elevator in the side vestibule.