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Church Information
Rectory Hours- Monday – Thursday 10:00am- 3:00 pm - phone 570-462-0809 Closed holidays
Baptisms: Please contact the rectory a week or more in advance.
Confessions: By appointment, before Divine Liturgy or check your bulletin schedule.
Marriages: Those planning marriages must be active members of the parish, and must contact the
pastor at least 6 months in advance. Marriage preparation for couples is required
Emergencies & Pastoral Care: Please call the pastor if a parishioner is hospitalized or home
bound and is in need of the Eucharist or Anointing of the Sick.
New Parishioners are urged to register in the rectory office. Moving? Change of address? Please
notify the rectory.
Letters of Recommendation: for Sponsors of the sacraments will be issued only to active
members of the parish who are registered with the parish, receiving sacraments and supporting the
parish.
Mass Cards, Sanctuary Lights, and Other Candles etc.: Contact the rectory during office hours
for information.
Questions: Please contact the rectory, or see Msgr. Myron.
Weekly Contributions
Parishes Weekly Income: St. Michael: Contribution- $1,001.00 Thank You!
St. Nicholas: Contribution- $1,164.00 Thank You!
Sanctuary Light: St. Nicholas- In Memory of+ Wassil, +Helen & +Sgt. Ronald Mitchell by Son Robert and
Wife Roseann
Sanctuary Light: St. Michael- God’s Blessings for Curtis, Aaron & Tyrus Huntzinger by Toni Poppert
Huntzinger
Seven Branch Candlestick- God’s Blessings for & in Memory of the Blaschak & Wolfe Families
4 Lamps of the Iconostas – In Celebration of the Birth of Our Lord, May His Blessings on my Family and
Friends Continue Throughout the New Year
Lamps of the Crucifix
Lights of the Tetrapod- In Memory of the Deceased Members of the +Szczyglak Family by Andrew Szczglak
Lights of the TabernacleGod bless you for your love and devotion to your parish!
Prayer Requests: Please remember our shut-ins and all those who have requested our Prayers:
Our Military Friends Serving Our Country,
St. Michael
Sonya Elchishak
Eva Koch
Pat Sittnick
Martha Hysock
Mary Mazur
Olga Hatchel
Anne Prete
St. Nicholas
Helen Salak
Helen Seamon
Mary Mistishen
Joseph Luckenbill
Robert O’Connor
Olga Kurilla
Helen Beddall
Irene Flaherty
Irene Yaroma
Dolores Kozie
Edward Sion
Sandy Bankes*
Andrea Pytak
Susan Enders
Dolores O’Connell Leahy
Roseanne Nause
Susan Chernesky
Kelly Jones
Maya Usewicz
Helen Sims
Bill McAndrew*
Christine Lenhart*
& Rosemary (Mother)
Marie Sion
Tom Prete
Keilbasa Family*
Peter Kadingo
Jeanette Stock
Mary Kadingo
Laura Seasock
Anna Skrincosky
Catherine Washuta
Elizabeth Gulas
Joseph Salak
Elmer Gulas
Walter Mistishen
Andrew Skrincosky
SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL UKRAINIAN GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH
114 South Chestnut Street, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania 17976
SAINT NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER UKRAINIAN GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH
North Morris Street, Saint Clair, Pennsylvania 17970
Rectory (570) 462-0809
Fax (570) 462-0517 St. Michael’s Oak St. Hall (570) 462-2424
St. Michael’s Pierogie Hotline (570) 462-2424
Email- stmichaelsukrainian@verizon.net Website- www.first-ukrainian.com
Like us on Facebook@St Michael’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
Follow us on twitter @ stmichaelukr
Msgr. Myron Grabowsky – Parish Priest
Christmas Day December 25th & Sunday, December 28th 2014 ~ Sunday After Christmas
SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL WEEKLY SERVICES SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24th
8:00am +Kathleen Paulabinsky by Charles Calise & Helen O’Connell
4:00pm God’s Blessings on His People
Christmas- the Birth of Our Lord
Thursday, December 25th
10:30am God’s Blessings on His People
Synaxis of Theotokos
Friday, December 26th
Saturday, December 27th
Sunday, December 28th
Tuesday, December 30th
Wednesday, December 31st
10:30am Reparation of the Sacred Heard of Jesus
3:30pm +Michael &+ Anna Kacmarczyk by Daughter
10:30am +Fred Koch by Eva Koch and Family
5:00pm +Michael S. Martin Jr. by Charles Calise & Helen O’Connell
8:00am +Connie Mahalchick by Betty Ann & Staff
Circumcision of Our Lord
Wednesday, December 31st
Friday, January 2nd
Saturday, January 3rd
Sunday, January 4th
5:00pm +Brian Lauderman by Charles Calise & Helen O’Connell
8:00am Reparation of the Sacred Heard of Jesus
3:30pm +Michael Krajcirik Sr. by Michael & Theresa Krajcirik
10:30am +Stella Stockunas by Albert & Alice Breznik
SAINT NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER WEEKLY SERVICES SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24th
7:30pm God’s Blessings on His People
Christmas- the Birth of Our Lord
Thursday, December 25th
8:30am God’s Blessings on His People
Synaxis of Theotokos
Friday, December 26th
Saturday, December 27th
Sunday, December 28th
Monday, December 29th
8:30am Reparation of the Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary
8:00am God’s Blessings on Archbishop Stefan on his Name Day
5:30pm God’s Blessings on His People
8:30am 40th Day +Patrick Garrity by Coleen Garrity
8:00am +Metropolitan Joseph Schmondiuk
Circumcision of Our Lord
Items in this bulletin are from Fr. Daniel & St Josephat’s Bulletin , Archbishop Chancery, Vatican Website , Father
Fields & Mustard Seeds by M. Kelly
Thursday, January 1st
Saturday, January 3rd
Sunday, January 4th
9:00am +Olga Kulka by Laguna Family
8:00am Reparation of the Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary
5:30am +Mary Stock by Jeanette & Thomas Stock
8:30am God’s Blessings on His People
Lector Schedule on next page
St. Michael’s Lector Schedule:
Wednesday, December 24th
Thursday, December 25th
Friday, December 26th
Saturday, December 27th
Sunday, December 28th
Wednesday, December 31st
Saturday, January 3rd
Sunday, January 4th
Gal 4:4-7
Gal 4:4-7
Heb 2:11-18
Gal 1:11-19
Gal 1:11-19
Col 2:8-12
2 Tim 4:5-8
2 Tim 4:5-8
Alice Breznik
Michael Fufla
Charles Calise
Winifred Mohutsky
Michelle Caputo
Sam Litwak
Nancy Sawka
Paul Caputo
St. Nicholas Lector Schedule:
Wednesday, December 24th
Thursday, December 25th
Friday, December 26th
Saturday, December 27th
Sunday, December 28th
Thursday, January 1st
Saturday, January 3rd
Sunday, January 4th
Gal 4:4-7
Gal 4:4-7
Heb 2:11-18
Gal 1:11-19
Gal 1:11-19
Col 2:8-12
2 Tim 4:5-8
2 Tim 4:5-8
Bernadette Bremer
Theresa Panchison
Theresa Panchison
Michael Prokop
LeeAnn Smulligan
Theresa Panchison
Andrew Skrincosky
Susan Miller
Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!
St. Michael:
2015 Envelopes are in the back of the Church. Please pick them up. If you see any errors in address or
spelling, please let the rectory know so that it can be corrected. If you need envelopes and they are not in the
back of the Church please let the rectory know so that we can get them to you. Thank you for your help in this
matter.
Calendars for 2015 are available at the back of the Church.
St. Nicholas:
Calendars for 2015 are available downstairs in the Church Hall.
Envelopes- 2015 contribution envelopes are also available in the Church Hall. Reminder: your number
might have changed since last year . The envelopes are labeled alphabetically with your last name and they
are arranged left column to the right column
Divine Liturgy cancelation- If there is a two hour delay or cancelation of the St. Clair schools due to bad
weather , we will not have Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas.
Condolences – Our Parish extends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of +Mary Rady who passed
away. We pray Almighty God grant her a place of rest where there is no sorrow or mourning but life
everlasting. May the memory of +Mary be eternal.
Condolences – Our Parish extends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of +Mary Stock who passed
away. We pray Almighty God grant her a place of rest where there is no sorrow or mourning but life
everlasting. May the memory of +Mary Stock be eternal.
Both Churches:
Rectory Office Closings- If local schools are canceled due to bad weather the office will be closed. If there is
a 2 hour delay opening the office will not open till 11am. Thank you for your understanding.
Papal Visit- As many of you know Pope Francis will be visiting Philadelphia next year for the” World
Meeting of Families.” A visit to the Ukrainian Cathedral of Immaculate Conception is on his agenda.
and the child lay his hand on the adder’s lair.
They shall not harm or destroy on all my holy mountain;
for the earth shall be filled with knowledge of the LORD,
as water covers the sea.
“With a little child to Guide them” - ah, yes, the newborn Prince of Peace. May His peace
be with all of us, and with our world, in this holy season and
throughout the year to come.
+Stefan Soroka Archbishop of Philadelphia for
Ukrainians Metropolitan of Ukrainian Catholics in the United States
+Richard Seminack (author) Eparch of St. Nicholas in Chicago
+Paul Chomnycky, OSBM Eparch of Stamford
Both Churches
A Christmas Memory- Check out this link http://youtu.be/uB6AFgdBKBU This is an hour and a half concert
of Ukrainian Christmas Carols from December, 1989 which features four choirs, including the South Anthracite
Deanery Choir, which was broadcast on Service Electric Cable TV from Presentation of Our Lord Church,
Lansdale, Pa
Annual Festival of Christmas Carols will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3 p.m. at the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia. During the Concert a collection will be taken for the needs of the
Ukrainian Army. Choirs from different parishes will participate. Everyone is welcome
Holiday Office Schedule- The office will be closed on Dec. 25th, 26th, Jan. 1st & 2nd The rectory office will be
closing early on Dec. 31st The hours for this day is 10:00am to 12:30pm., As always you are welcome to leave a
message on the answering machine and someone will get back to you as soon as it is possible. . Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year to all!
HOUSE BLESSING 2014
+ Bohdan Danylo Eparch of St. Josaphat in Parma
+John Bura Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia
Prayer to the Holy Family*
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
in you we contemplate
the splendor of true love,
to you we turn with trust.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
grant that our families too
may be places of communion and prayer,
authentic schools of the Gospel
and small domestic Churches.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
may families never again
experience violence, rejection and division:
may all who have been hurt or scandalized
find ready comfort and healing.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
may the approaching Synod of Bishops
make us once more mindful
of the sacredness and inviolability of the family,
and its beauty in God’s plan.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
graciously hear our prayer.
*Angelus, 29 December 2013
Msgr. Myron:
I (we) would like you to come and bless my (our) home if possible this year
during the Theophany (Jordan) Season. (2014)
PLEASE PRINT
NAME:__________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
______________________________________________ __________
CITY:_________________________________ ZIP:______________
TELEPHONE:____________________________
Please return by January 5th. Thank you
Nativity Prayer by St. Augustine of Hippo
Let the just rejoice,
for their justifier is born.
Let the sick and infirm rejoice,
For their savior is born.
Let the captives rejoice,
For their Redeemer is born.
Let slaves rejoice,
for their Master is born.
Let free men rejoice,
For their Liberator is born.
Let All Christians rejoice,
For Jesus Christ is born.
PASTORAL MESSAGE OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC HIERARCHY OF THE
U.S.A. TO OUR CLERGY, HIEROMONKS AND BROTHERS, RELIGIOUS SISTERS,
SEMINARIANS AND BELOVED FAITHFUL
CHRIST IS BORN!
“Glory to God in the highest, and peace [to men of good will/to those on whom His favor rests].”
(Luke 2: 14)
Our preparations for the great feast of the Nativity of Our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ
bring to mind the song of the angels at Bethlehem. It is good for us to meditate upon them during
this season, and perhaps even to let this meditation influence our New Year's resolution as we
prepare also for the arrival of 2015. It is especially important to remember the angelic promise of
peace this year since there seems to be so little peace these days: we need to be reminded that,
despite the headlines which scream of “man's inhumanity to man”, God's plan for us is different
from the one inflicted upon the world by leaders whose cold, calculating ambition and insatiable
greed know no bounds, thugs for whom people are merely tools to be used and discarded, for
whom life is of no value.
The ancient song was first heard in a world which, although separated from us by two millennia
and by a wide technological chasm, was really not so different in terms of human nature. What
was that world? Saint Paul tells the Galatians “When the fullness of time had come, God sent His
Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might
receive adoption. (4: 4-5)” Does this mean that everything was perfect? Far from it! Some
romantics like to point out that Jesus was born during what was referred to as the Pax Romana –
that is, the “Roman Peace”. Outwardly, it may have looked as though peace reigned throughout
the Roman world, but that peace was only maintained by Roman state-sponsored terror tactics –
tactics like the crucifixion to which Jesus would eventually be sentenced since he was considered
a threat to that very same Pax Romana. Not to be outdone by the cruelty of the Romans, the petty
monarch Herod resorted to infanticide when faced with the same newborn threat to his power,
ordering the murder of every male child under the age of two. Such was the Pax Romana; it is no
wonder that the people seethed under the conqueror's boot! The Romans and their puppets had
reason to fear rebellion.
So what about “the fullness of time”? A possible answer can be found in any of the twelve-step
programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous. According to the twelve-step paradigm, people with
addictions are often not ready to change their lives until they have “hit bottom” - in other words,
until their life has gotten so bad that there is no way to go but up. Perhaps this was the
realization which was dawning on the people at that time. Can't you hear them moaning as they
pray to God for relief in the words of Psalm 123?
To you I raise my eyes,
to you enthroned in heaven.
Yes, like the eyes of servants
on the hand of their masters,
Like the eyes of a maid
on the hand of her mistress,
So our eyes are on the LORD our God,
till we are shown favor.
Show us favor, LORD, show us favor,
for we have our fill of contempt.
Our souls are more than sated
with mockery from the insolent,
with contempt from the arrogant.
It is to such people, seeking to be ransomed from the violence and disorder of their world, that
the angels sang of peace.
Nothing much has changed in two thousand years: if anything, our technology has made us more
effective at inflicting murder and mayhem. Nonetheless, we dare bravely to join our voices in the
angels' song, stubbornly refusing to give up on the promise of peace. As we do so, we must
remember that peace is not a gift which, like the snow, comes down from heaven to refresh the
earth and hide the scars we have inflicted. Rather, it is our task, our vocation. As Pope Paul VI
reminds us, “If you want peace, work for justice.” The prophet Isaiah (2: 3-5; 11: 6-9) provides
just such a glorious vision of people striving together for the peace which God intends for the
world, and then enjoying the fruits of their labors:
Many peoples shall come and say:
“Come, let us go up to the LORD’s mountain,
to the house of the God of Jacob,
That he may instruct us in his ways,
and we may walk in his paths.”
For from Zion shall go forth instruction,
and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
He shall judge between the nations,
and set terms for many peoples.
They shall beat their swords into plowshares
and their spears into pruning hooks;
One nation shall not raise the sword against another,
nor shall they train for war again.
House of Jacob, come,
let us walk in the light of the LORD!
Then the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb,
and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat;
The calf and the young lion shall browse together,
with a little child to guide them.
The cow and the bear shall graze,
together their young shall lie down;
the lion shall eat hay like the ox.
The baby shall play by the viper’s den,
PASTORAL MESSAGE OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC HIERARCHY OF THE
U.S.A. TO OUR CLERGY, HIEROMONKS AND BROTHERS, RELIGIOUS SISTERS,
SEMINARIANS AND BELOVED FAITHFUL
CHRIST IS BORN!
“Glory to God in the highest, and peace [to men of good will/to those on whom His favor rests].”
(Luke 2: 14)
Our preparations for the great feast of the Nativity of Our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ
bring to mind the song of the angels at Bethlehem. It is good for us to meditate upon them during
this season, and perhaps even to let this meditation influence our New Year's resolution as we
prepare also for the arrival of 2015. It is especially important to remember the angelic promise of
peace this year since there seems to be so little peace these days: we need to be reminded that,
despite the headlines which scream of “man's inhumanity to man”, God's plan for us is different
from the one inflicted upon the world by leaders whose cold, calculating ambition and insatiable
greed know no bounds, thugs for whom people are merely tools to be used and discarded, for
whom life is of no value.
The ancient song was first heard in a world which, although separated from us by two millennia
and by a wide technological chasm, was really not so different in terms of human nature. What
was that world? Saint Paul tells the Galatians “When the fullness of time had come, God sent His
Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might
receive adoption. (4: 4-5)” Does this mean that everything was perfect? Far from it! Some
romantics like to point out that Jesus was born during what was referred to as the Pax Romana –
that is, the “Roman Peace”. Outwardly, it may have looked as though peace reigned throughout
the Roman world, but that peace was only maintained by Roman state-sponsored terror tactics –
tactics like the crucifixion to which Jesus would eventually be sentenced since he was considered
a threat to that very same Pax Romana. Not to be outdone by the cruelty of the Romans, the petty
monarch Herod resorted to infanticide when faced with the same newborn threat to his power,
ordering the murder of every male child under the age of two. Such was the Pax Romana; it is no
wonder that the people seethed under the conqueror's boot! The Romans and their puppets had
reason to fear rebellion.
So what about “the fullness of time”? A possible answer can be found in any of the twelve-step
programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous. According to the twelve-step paradigm, people with
addictions are often not ready to change their lives until they have “hit bottom” - in other words,
until their life has gotten so bad that there is no way to go but up. Perhaps this was the
realization which was dawning on the people at that time. Can't you hear them moaning as they
pray to God for relief in the words of Psalm 123?
To you I raise my eyes,
to you enthroned in heaven.
Yes, like the eyes of servants
on the hand of their masters,
Like the eyes of a maid
on the hand of her mistress,
So our eyes are on the LORD our God,
till we are shown favor.
Show us favor, LORD, show us favor,
for we have our fill of contempt.
Our souls are more than sated
with mockery from the insolent,
with contempt from the arrogant.
It is to such people, seeking to be ransomed from the violence and disorder of their world, that
the angels sang of peace.
Nothing much has changed in two thousand years: if anything, our technology has made us more
effective at inflicting murder and mayhem. Nonetheless, we dare bravely to join our voices in the
angels' song, stubbornly refusing to give up on the promise of peace. As we do so, we must
remember that peace is not a gift which, like the snow, comes down from heaven to refresh the
earth and hide the scars we have inflicted. Rather, it is our task, our vocation. As Pope Paul VI
reminds us, “If you want peace, work for justice.” The prophet Isaiah (2: 3-5; 11: 6-9) provides
just such a glorious vision of people striving together for the peace which God intends for the
world, and then enjoying the fruits of their labors:
Many peoples shall come and say:
“Come, let us go up to the LORD’s mountain,
to the house of the God of Jacob,
That he may instruct us in his ways,
and we may walk in his paths.”
For from Zion shall go forth instruction,
and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
He shall judge between the nations,
and set terms for many peoples.
They shall beat their swords into plowshares
and their spears into pruning hooks;
One nation shall not raise the sword against another,
nor shall they train for war again.
House of Jacob, come,
let us walk in the light of the LORD!
Then the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb,
and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat;
The calf and the young lion shall browse together,
with a little child to guide them.
The cow and the bear shall graze,
together their young shall lie down;
the lion shall eat hay like the ox.
The baby shall play by the viper’s den,
and the child lay his hand on the adder’s lair.
They shall not harm or destroy on all my holy mountain;
for the earth shall be filled with knowledge of the LORD,
as water covers the sea.
“With a little child to Guide them” - ah, yes, the newborn Prince of Peace. May His peace
be with all of us, and with our world, in this holy season and
throughout the year to come.
+Stefan Soroka Archbishop of Philadelphia for
Ukrainians Metropolitan of Ukrainian Catholics in the United States
+Richard Seminack (author) Eparch of St. Nicholas in Chicago
+Paul Chomnycky, OSBM Eparch of Stamford
Both Churches
A Christmas Memory- Check out this link http://youtu.be/uB6AFgdBKBU This is an hour and a half concert
of Ukrainian Christmas Carols from December, 1989 which features four choirs, including the South Anthracite
Deanery Choir, which was broadcast on Service Electric Cable TV from Presentation of Our Lord Church,
Lansdale, Pa
Annual Festival of Christmas Carols will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3 p.m. at the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia. During the Concert a collection will be taken for the needs of the
Ukrainian Army. Choirs from different parishes will participate. Everyone is welcome
Holiday Office Schedule- The office will be closed on Dec. 25th, 26th, Jan. 1st & 2nd The rectory office will be
closing early on Dec. 31st The hours for this day is 10:00am to 12:30pm., As always you are welcome to leave a
message on the answering machine and someone will get back to you as soon as it is possible. . Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year to all!
HOUSE BLESSING 2014
+ Bohdan Danylo Eparch of St. Josaphat in Parma
+John Bura Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia
Prayer to the Holy Family*
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
in you we contemplate
the splendor of true love,
to you we turn with trust.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
grant that our families too
may be places of communion and prayer,
authentic schools of the Gospel
and small domestic Churches.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
may families never again
experience violence, rejection and division:
may all who have been hurt or scandalized
find ready comfort and healing.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
may the approaching Synod of Bishops
make us once more mindful
of the sacredness and inviolability of the family,
and its beauty in God’s plan.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
graciously hear our prayer.
*Angelus, 29 December 2013
Msgr. Myron:
I (we) would like you to come and bless my (our) home if possible this year
during the Theophany (Jordan) Season. (2014)
PLEASE PRINT
NAME:__________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
______________________________________________ __________
CITY:_________________________________ ZIP:______________
TELEPHONE:____________________________
Please return by January 5th. Thank you
Nativity Prayer by St. Augustine of Hippo
Let the just rejoice,
for their justifier is born.
Let the sick and infirm rejoice,
For their savior is born.
Let the captives rejoice,
For their Redeemer is born.
Let slaves rejoice,
for their Master is born.
Let free men rejoice,
For their Liberator is born.
Let All Christians rejoice,
For Jesus Christ is born.
St. Michael’s Lector Schedule:
Wednesday, December 24th
Thursday, December 25th
Friday, December 26th
Saturday, December 27th
Sunday, December 28th
Wednesday, December 31st
Saturday, January 3rd
Sunday, January 4th
Gal 4:4-7
Gal 4:4-7
Heb 2:11-18
Gal 1:11-19
Gal 1:11-19
Col 2:8-12
2 Tim 4:5-8
2 Tim 4:5-8
Alice Breznik
Michael Fufla
Charles Calise
Winifred Mohutsky
Michelle Caputo
Sam Litwak
Nancy Sawka
Paul Caputo
St. Nicholas Lector Schedule:
Wednesday, December 24th
Thursday, December 25th
Friday, December 26th
Saturday, December 27th
Sunday, December 28th
Thursday, January 1st
Saturday, January 3rd
Sunday, January 4th
Gal 4:4-7
Gal 4:4-7
Heb 2:11-18
Gal 1:11-19
Gal 1:11-19
Col 2:8-12
2 Tim 4:5-8
2 Tim 4:5-8
Bernadette Bremer
Theresa Panchison
Theresa Panchison
Michael Prokop
LeeAnn Smulligan
Theresa Panchison
Andrew Skrincosky
Susan Miller
Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!
St. Michael:
2015 Envelopes are in the back of the Church. Please pick them up. If you see any errors in address or
spelling, please let the rectory know so that it can be corrected. If you need envelopes and they are not in the
back of the Church please let the rectory know so that we can get them to you. Thank you for your help in this
matter.
Calendars for 2015 are available at the back of the Church.
St. Nicholas:
Calendars for 2015 are available downstairs in the Church Hall.
Envelopes- 2015 contribution envelopes are also available in the Church Hall. Reminder: your number
might have changed since last year . The envelopes are labeled alphabetically with your last name and they
are arranged left column to the right column
Divine Liturgy cancelation- If there is a two hour delay or cancelation of the St. Clair schools due to bad
weather , we will not have Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas.
Condolences – Our Parish extends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of +Mary Rady who passed
away. We pray Almighty God grant her a place of rest where there is no sorrow or mourning but life
everlasting. May the memory of +Mary be eternal.
Condolences – Our Parish extends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of +Mary Stock who passed
away. We pray Almighty God grant her a place of rest where there is no sorrow or mourning but life
everlasting. May the memory of +Mary Stock be eternal.
Both Churches:
Rectory Office Closings- If local schools are canceled due to bad weather the office will be closed. If there is
a 2 hour delay opening the office will not open till 11am. Thank you for your understanding.
Papal Visit- As many of you know Pope Francis will be visiting Philadelphia next year for the” World
Meeting of Families.” A visit to the Ukrainian Cathedral of Immaculate Conception is on his agenda.
Church Information
Rectory Hours- Monday – Thursday 10:00am- 3:00 pm - phone 570-462-0809 Closed holidays
Baptisms: Please contact the rectory a week or more in advance.
Confessions: By appointment, before Divine Liturgy or check your bulletin schedule.
Marriages: Those planning marriages must be active members of the parish, and must contact the
pastor at least 6 months in advance. Marriage preparation for couples is required
Emergencies & Pastoral Care: Please call the pastor if a parishioner is hospitalized or home
bound and is in need of the Eucharist or Anointing of the Sick.
New Parishioners are urged to register in the rectory office. Moving? Change of address? Please
notify the rectory.
Letters of Recommendation: for Sponsors of the sacraments will be issued only to active
members of the parish who are registered with the parish, receiving sacraments and supporting the
parish.
Mass Cards, Sanctuary Lights, and Other Candles etc.: Contact the rectory during office hours
for information.
Questions: Please contact the rectory, or see Msgr. Myron.
Weekly Contributions
Parishes Weekly Income: St. Michael: Contribution- $1,001.00 Thank You!
St. Nicholas: Contribution- $1,164.00 Thank You!
Sanctuary Light: St. Nicholas- In Memory of+ Wassil, +Helen & +Sgt. Ronald Mitchell by Son Robert and
Wife Roseann
Sanctuary Light: St. Michael- God’s Blessings for Curtis, Aaron & Tyrus Huntzinger by Toni Poppert
Huntzinger
Seven Branch Candlestick- God’s Blessings for & in Memory of the Blaschak & Wolfe Families
4 Lamps of the Iconostas – In Celebration of the Birth of Our Lord, May His Blessings on my Family and
Friends Continue Throughout the New Year
Lamps of the Crucifix
Lights of the Tetrapod- In Memory of the Deceased Members of the +Szczyglak Family by Andrew Szczglak
Lights of the TabernacleGod bless you for your love and devotion to your parish!
Prayer Requests: Please remember our shut-ins and all those who have requested our Prayers:
Our Military Friends Serving Our Country,
St. Michael
Sonya Elchishak
Eva Koch
Pat Sittnick
Martha Hysock
Mary Mazur
Olga Hatchel
Anne Prete
St. Nicholas
Helen Salak
Helen Seamon
Mary Mistishen
Joseph Luckenbill
Robert O’Connor
Olga Kurilla
Helen Beddall
Irene Flaherty
Irene Yaroma
Dolores Kozie
Edward Sion
Sandy Bankes*
Andrea Pytak
Susan Enders
Dolores O’Connell Leahy
Roseanne Nause
Susan Chernesky
Kelly Jones
Maya Usewicz
Helen Sims
Bill McAndrew*
Christine Lenhart*
& Rosemary (Mother)
Marie Sion
Tom Prete
Keilbasa Family*
Peter Kadingo
Jeanette Stock
Mary Kadingo
Laura Seasock
Anna Skrincosky
Catherine Washuta
Elizabeth Gulas
Joseph Salak
Elmer Gulas
Walter Mistishen
Andrew Skrincosky
SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL UKRAINIAN GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH
114 South Chestnut Street, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania 17976
SAINT NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER UKRAINIAN GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH
North Morris Street, Saint Clair, Pennsylvania 17970
Rectory (570) 462-0809
Fax (570) 462-0517 St. Michael’s Oak St. Hall (570) 462-2424
St. Michael’s Pierogie Hotline (570) 462-2424
Email- stmichaelsukrainian@verizon.net Website- www.first-ukrainian.com
Like us on Facebook@St Michael’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
Follow us on twitter @ stmichaelukr
Msgr. Myron Grabowsky – Parish Priest
Christmas Day December 25th & Sunday, December 28th 2014 ~ Sunday After Christmas
SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL WEEKLY SERVICES SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24th
8:00am +Kathleen Paulabinsky by Charles Calise & Helen O’Connell
4:00pm God’s Blessings on His People
Christmas- the Birth of Our Lord
Thursday, December 25th
10:30am God’s Blessings on His People
Synaxis of Theotokos
Friday, December 26th
Saturday, December 27th
Sunday, December 28th
Tuesday, December 30th
Wednesday, December 31st
10:30am Reparation of the Sacred Heard of Jesus
3:30pm +Michael &+ Anna Kacmarczyk by Daughter
10:30am +Fred Koch by Eva Koch and Family
5:00pm +Michael S. Martin Jr. by Charles Calise & Helen O’Connell
8:00am +Connie Mahalchick by Betty Ann & Staff
Circumcision of Our Lord
Wednesday, December 31st
Friday, January 2nd
Saturday, January 3rd
Sunday, January 4th
5:00pm +Brian Lauderman by Charles Calise & Helen O’Connell
8:00am Reparation of the Sacred Heard of Jesus
3:30pm +Michael Krajcirik Sr. by Michael & Theresa Krajcirik
10:30am +Stella Stockunas by Albert & Alice Breznik
SAINT NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER WEEKLY SERVICES SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24th
7:30pm God’s Blessings on His People
Christmas- the Birth of Our Lord
Thursday, December 25th
8:30am God’s Blessings on His People
Synaxis of Theotokos
Friday, December 26th
Saturday, December 27th
Sunday, December 28th
Monday, December 29th
8:30am Reparation of the Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary
8:00am God’s Blessings on Archbishop Stefan on his Name Day
5:30pm God’s Blessings on His People
8:30am 40th Day +Patrick Garrity by Coleen Garrity
8:00am +Metropolitan Joseph Schmondiuk
Circumcision of Our Lord
Items in this bulletin are from Fr. Daniel & St Josephat’s Bulletin , Archbishop Chancery, Vatican Website , Father
Fields & Mustard Seeds by M. Kelly
Thursday, January 1st
Saturday, January 3rd
Sunday, January 4th
9:00am +Olga Kulka by Laguna Family
8:00am Reparation of the Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary
5:30am +Mary Stock by Jeanette & Thomas Stock
8:30am God’s Blessings on His People
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