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ST. MICHAEL’S BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

557 West 57th Avenue

Merrillville, Indiana 46410

Website: www.stmichaelbyz.org

Pastor: Very Rev. Basil Hutsko, (980-0600) Very Rev. Michael Evanick Cantor: Mr. Edward Petyo Social Center: (980-9074) THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST September 3, 2017

SAT 4:15pm Sacrament of Penance

5:00pm For the Parishioners

SUN THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

10:00am +Dorothy Bailey (MM Kermit Wert)

TUE 8:00am +Rich Bossey (MM George Batcha)

WED 8:00am Dan Ivanyo (Kathy & Ira Goldberg)

THU 6:00pm Vigil Vesper Liturgy for the Feast of the Birth of the Theotokos

+Dorothy Bailey (Ann Libak)

SAT 4:15pm Sacrament of Penance

5:00pm For the Parishioners

SUN SUNDAY BEFORE THE EXALTATION OF THE CROSS

10:00am +George Kepchar (Art & Mary Ann Castellani)

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CONFESSIONS (Sacrament of Penance): On Sunday from 9:15am to 9:35am---On Saturday from 4:15 – 4:35pm.

FRIDAY: FISH FRY/PIROHI (September 8) Delicious Fish, Shrimp and Pirohi Dinners will be served in our social center from 2:30 – 7:00pm.

NEW – CHILD’S MENU FOR FISH FRY: We have added a Child’s menu to the Fish Fry/Pirohi menu. Item 1: Two chicken tenders, fries, and a soft drink = $5.00. Item 2: Six mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce =$5.00.

A SINCERE THANK YOU to the people who bring food/donations to the Needy --- to the People who assist with the envelope/financial systems --- to the People who worked on the

church publicity --- to the Altar Servers/Instructor --- to the People who visit the sick/shut-ins --- to the People who serve as Ushers --- to the People who cleaned the church/center/school --- to the People who did repair work/cleaning up around the church property (tractors, greeters,

electrical, cafeteria equipment, plumbing/sewers, etc.) --- to the People who worked before/during/after the Fish Fry, Pirohi and Guild Bake Sale --- to the People who made generous contributions to our Parish and Eparchy Stewardship Program.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: --- John Dunda, Edward Ivanyo, Dorothy Kozma, Paul Hook, Scott Cipa, Lillian Martin, Virginia Stiburski, Judy Elliott, Mary Ann Myers, Irene Stupar, Margaret Homer, Sonya Mandziak, Casimir J. Laczkowski, Father Stephen Muth, Karen Barkalow, and Anthony Slinker. If you wish to be added or removed from the prayer list please call the parish office at (219) 980-0600.

BYZANTINE CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA, PORTUGAL: To mark the 100th anniversary of the Fatima centennial, Horizons has organized a unique Byzantine Catholic pilgrimage and retreat to the Byzantine Catholic Chapel of the Dormition at Fatima, Portugal. It will take place from Thursday, October 26 – Thursday, November 2, 2017. It will be led by Fr. Thomas Loya, pastor of Annunciation Parish in Homer Glen, Illinois. The eight day trip will include three days and four nights in Fatima and visits to the world famous shrine, guided tours of Lisbon and the Shrine of St. Anthony; Santarem, the site of a Eucharistic miracle; the walled medieval town of Obidos, and the historic monastery of Batalha. The cost is $2,499.00, flying out of Boston. For more information, contact Laura Ieraci at or (216-470-3287).

There are some flyers in the vestibule of the church on the table with more detailed information about this pilgrimage-retreat.

EPARCHY OF PARMA ANNUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT: The Eparchy of Parma Annual Retreat will take place from September 29 – October 1, 2017 at Lial Renewal Center in Whitehouse, Ohio. It will be a silent retreat part of the time, but have plenty of time for socializing and sharing during meals. There are flyers on the table in the vestibule with information about the retreat. To attend or if you have any questions please contact John Popp @ or 216-741-8773 ext 225.

SICK CALLS: The Sick calls for the month of September will be made on Monday, September 11, 2017, since the first Monday of that month is Labor Day.

DISCERNMENT RETREAT AT CHRIST THE BRIDEGROOM MONASTERY: “As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride, so shall your God rejoice in you.” (Is 62:5) Single Catholic women ages 18-35, who would like to take a weekend to pray about a possible vocation to the monastic or religious life, are invited to inquire about attending the upcoming discernment retreat at Christ the Bridegroom Monastery, Thursday, October 12 – Sunday, October 15, 2017. Experience the life of prayer at the monastery, listen to talks on prayer and discernment, make use of the opportunity to get to know the nuns, and receive healing through the Mystery of Holy Repentance. (Confession) If you are interested in this retreat, or a future retreat or discernment opportunity, visit www.christthebridegroom.org and fill out the outline Vocation Inquiry Form. Please fill out the form by September 29, 2017 for this retreat. Space is limited. Mother Theodora will call you to talk about availability. With questions, call 440-834-0290 or email .

ST. NICHOLAS APOSTOLATE FALL FSTIVAL: The St. Nicholas Apostolate Ministry will be hosting a “FALL FEST” on Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Michael Social Center. You will have a choice of sausage or stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes or buttered noodles with cabbage, along with a side dish of green beans. Donation is $10.00. there is also a children’s menu which consists of Sloppy Joes, chips and a beverage for $3.00. Children 3 and under are free. Desserts mat be purchased from our bake sale

Entertainment will be provided by John Pruzin, Jr, and his band featuring Tamburitzan music as sell as a good mix of ethnic music. Raffle tickets will be sold at $5.00 each for cash prizes of $500.00, $200.00, $100.00, 4 rounds of golf at Innsbrook CC and Notre Dame football tickets for two. These tickets will be sold after each of the weekend Divine Liturgies, as well as the Fish Fry/Pirohi. A 50/50 raffle will also be held. The profit we make will assist the poor and needy (food pantry) and various charitable institutions we support.

NUT ROLLS: We will make nut rolls on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. We will start making the rolls at 7:00am. All help is appreciated.

GCU LODGE #66: GCU Lodge # 66 will have their quarterly meeting on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at St. Michael Social Center. Lunch will be served at 1:00pm and the meeting will begin at 2:00pm.

BIBLE STUDY: It’s that time of the year again and Bible Classes will be starting on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.The story of the bible is Christocentric – centered on Christ. Everything that is written in the Old Testament points forward to the coming and the work of Jesus Christ. The New Testament explains it, and the Church celebrates it. As Christians, we read the Old Testament in light of Christ crucified and risen, and we read the New Testament in light of the Old. St. Augustine stated, “The New Testament lies hidden in the Old and the Old Testament is unveiled in the New.” We will focus on “The Pentateuch – the 1st 5 books of the Bible. We will go back to the beginning of time with “the Story of Creation” in
genesis and progress through the Early World, the Patriarchs, Egypt and the Exodus. From Mt. Horeb where Moses received the commandments, we will proceed into the depths of each of the Commandments. There will be a total of 14 classes. It commences on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Classes start up at 9:15 a.m. This series should end by December 19th.

If you are interesting in attending these classes, please call Bridget Bowman at 663-6025 within the next two weeks so that I can order books for you. This applies to any new-comers to the class for ordering books. If you’ve previously attended and would like to take it again as a “refresher,” you will be able to use the same text as before. Looking forward to having you in class. Thank you. Bridget Bowman.

EMERGENCY: Father Basil will be attending the Pilgrimage in Uniontown and will be away until Monday, September 4. If you need to contact him, please call the rectory number (219-980-0600).

ST. JOHN BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH , SOLON, OHIO – 125TH ANNIVERSARY: St. John Parish will celebrate its 125th Anniversary on Sunday, September 24, 2017, with Bishop Milan celebrating a hierarchical divine Liturgy at 3:30 p.m. in the church, 36125 Aurora Road. A banquet will follow at 5:30 p.m. at St. Eugene Parish Hall, 364 Warrensville Center Road, Bedford, Ohio. The parish community invites everyone to celebrate with them. Reservations for the dinner are necessary and must be made by September 1, 2017. Please reply by phone ot the parish, 330-840-0331, or Lory Nemeth at 216-883-3446, or by e-mail to .