Confessions 3:00 to 3:45 on Saturday or by appointment · 1/1/2020 · Ісусе, Сину...
Transcript of Confessions 3:00 to 3:45 on Saturday or by appointment · 1/1/2020 · Ісусе, Сину...
Fr. Jason Charron, Pastor
Fr. Ivan Smereka
Fr. Deacon Myron Spak
Confessions
3:00 to 3:45 on Saturday
or by appointment
Divine Liturgy
Saturday 4:00 p.m. (Eng.)
8:30 a.m. (Ukr.) and 11:00 a.m. (Eng.)
Diocese of St. Josaphat
stjosaphateparchy.com
730 Washington Avenue + Carnegie + PA + 15106
Rectory:
412-279-4652
Office Hours:
M-W-F 9:00 a.m
to 12:00 p.m.
Fax:
412-279-5109
Pyrohy:
412-276-9897
E-mail:
holytrinitycarnegie
@gmail.com
Website:
www.htucc.com
Facebook:
@Holy Trinity
Ukrainian Catholic
Church
Instagram:
@holytrinitycarnegie
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1
Feast of St.
Basil and
Circumcision
of Our Lord
10am
2 3 4
Schedriy
Vechir
5:30pm
5 Sunday
before
Theophany
Blessing of
water &
Vesperal DL
7pm
6 Theophany
10am
Liturgy
7 Divine Liturgy
12pm
8
9
10
11
12
Sunday
after
Theophany
13
14 Divine Liturgy
12pm
15 16
17
18 Vespers and
Apologetics
class
@7:30pm
19 31st Sunday
after
Pentecost
Parish
meeting
10am
20
21
Divine Liturgy
12pm
22
23 “Blind Eyes
Opened” film
7pm Robinson
24
25 Vespers and
Apologetics
class
@7:30pm
26 Sunday
of
Zacchaeus
27
28 Divine Liturgy
12pm
29 30 The Three
Holy Hierarchs
12pm DL
Pyrohy returns
Men’s night
7:30pm
31 Pyrohy 8am
January 2020
vember 2019
January 19, 2020 – 32nd Sunday after Pentecost From the Desk of the Pastor…
Christ is Born! Glorify Him!
This weekend we will have our general parish meeting. It will take place in the church
between the two Sunday Liturgies at 10am.
Parish meetings are important. I did not call it with any particular agenda or plan. I
simply called for it because such meetings are an open forum during which people can
share their ideas/concerns/hopes about our spiritual family, this parish. It is a time when
questions and answers are exchanged. This exchange is important because everyone
learns a bit more about our parish. As pastor I see things from a pastor’s perspective,
but general meetings help me to see things from the perspective of you my flock. This
is important to me.
Having two parishes is not always easy. Sometimes both parishes feel a bit neglected.
I would like to know ways in which I can better serve you as a priest. So, please, don’t
be shy. The last time we had a general parish meeting I was impressed by how well
people expressed themselves, with both precision and dignity. So far, four questions
have been submitted in writing. I will answer those questions. If there are other
questions, please try to get them to me before the 10am general meeting so that I can
give those questions the focus they deserve.
At the start of this letter I wrote that I don’t have any particular agenda for the meeting.
There is a hope on my part, I confess, to hearing from you about the proposed
iconography work which is needed in the sanctuary. Other than that, I come with an
open heart and mind. Our parish is well-situated to grow in many directions, and this
thought causes me a lot of excitement. At a time when many parishes are shrinking,
Christ has blessed us through the prayers of His Mother with new faces in our pews.
What can we do to make our parish into a glorious antechamber leading people into the
wedding chambers of the Bridegroom?
In Christ,
Jason, priest and sinner
Sunday Gospel Reading Gospel According to St. Luke 18:35-43
35 As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside
begging; 36 and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this
meant. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 And he cried,
“Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 And those who were in front
rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, “Son of
David, have mercy on me!” 40 And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be
brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, 41 “What do you want
me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me receive my sight.” 42 And Jesus said
to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” 43 And immediately
he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when
they saw it, gave praise to God.
Євангеліє від Святого Луки 18:35-43
35 І сталось, як Він наближався був до Єрихону, один невидющий сидів при дорозі
й просив. 36 А коли він прочув, що проходить народ, то спитався: Що це таке?
37 А йому відказали, що проходить Ісус Назарянин. 38 І став він кричати й казати:
Ісусе, Сину Давидів, змилуйся надо мною! 39 А ті, що попереду йшли, сварились
на нього, щоб він замовк, а він іще більше кричав: Сину Давидів, змилуйся надо
мною! 40 І спинився Ісус, і привести його до Себе звелів. А коли той наблизивсь
до Нього, то Він запитався його: 41 Що ти хочеш, щоб зробив Я тобі? А той
відповів: Господи, нехай стану видющим! 42 Ісус же до нього сказав. Стань
видющий! Твоя віра спасла тебе!43 І зараз видющим той став, і пішов вслід за
Ним, прославляючи Бога. А всі люди, бачивши це, віддали хвалу Богові.
Events at Holy Trinity ☛ Time for House Blessings! Between January 6th and February 1st Fr. Jason will
be available to bless your home. Call the office 279-4652 to schedule a particular
time or Fr. Jason may call you when he’s in your area. Why are
house blessings important? House blessings are important
because homes are important and Holy Water is important. Our
homes are important because in them we live and it is precisely
where we live that we encounter most of our spiritual warfare.
Spiritual warfare takes in various forms: evil thoughts, sinful
habits, temptations that come about through association with
places, dates, things or people. God gives us weapons to aid us
toward victory in the spiritual battle. The Holy Mysteries of the
Eucharist and Repentance are key. Also, God give us His own
Mother, Mary, as an ally in the war. He gives us the inspired Scriptures in the Holy
Bible, with which we can pray and use for our growth in holiness and knowledge.
Finally, He also give us blessed items into which He pours the power of His Most Holy
Spirit, that when used with faith (not magic) can drive out evil powers which seek to
reap havoc and evil in our lives. Thus, we sprinkle our homes with Holy Water during
the time of Theophany. As the Father sent the Spirit upon the Son, so too may He send
the Spirit upon us to purify our hearts and defend our homes.
☛ We will be doing an adult parish trip to the movies *Thursday* Jan. 23rd at
7pm at the Cinemark in Robinson to see the movie Blind Eyes Opened which is “a
first-of-a-kind Christian documentary that dives deep into the sex trafficking industry in the U.S.
The film exposes the darkness that fuels demand, highlights survivors' transformations through
Christ, engages lawmakers, law enforcement, organizations, ministries and experts across the
country committed to ending the atrocities, all while showing Christ as the hope for all involved.”
This movie will not be easy to watch but it will impact, educate and inspire with a
message of hope. Come support the film, it will be in theaters one day only! Buy tickets
and watch the trailer online here: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/blind-eyes-
opened. This film represents a big step for our culture and for those trying
to curb the problem of sexual exploitation (particularly of minors in our
country). To have something like this in theaters across the country is a
major victory! We will leave from Holy Trinity at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP
to Matt Ketcham 720-556-7491.
☛ MEN’S NIGHT – will be on Thursday Jan. 30th at 7:30 pm. Location TBD – please
contact Matt Ketcham at 720-556-7491 for more info. Come join us for prayer,
fellowship and drinks! Please text/see Matthew to RSVP.
☛ This Saturday we will begin a regular weekly evening Vespers service. The time
will be 7:30 pm in the Church. After each service we will have snacks/beverages and
Apologetics classes. To this end, please borrow the new Apologetics books at entrance.
Return when done reading and borrow a new book. So much to learn, so little time!
☛On Sunday, January 19th, between the two Liturgies, our parish will hold a
General Meeting. This is an opportunity to share your ideas about our parish’s future,
what is in need of improvement, what is coming along well, what is uncertain, what
needs to change, what needs to stay the same. Concerns, ideas, questions, complaints
are all welcome. They can be submitted anonymously by being placed in a blank
envelope in the collection basket when it comes around during Liturgy. Or, they can be
shared at the meeting itself. Further ideas? E-mail [email protected]
Reminders & Notes
☛ Parents, you have been given a great responsibility! That responsibility is to do
everything in your power to get your children into heaven. If they attend secular
schools, then make sure your children are getting the Truth via good religious
education. That can take place at home or at the parish. Choosing to deprive your
children of religious instruction is a grave act of neglect. The secular school system
does not fail to instruct your children in the values of a godless worldview. Neither
should you neglect to instruct your children in a Christ-centered world view.
Which world-view is going to win your child’s heart? Add up the hours per week
and see which of the two world-views is getting the upper hand.
☛ Free! Two leather couches in excellent condition are available from a
parishioner. Talk to Pani Halyna for more information. Help with delivery is also
possible.
☛ Our website is in the process of being updated so make sure to check
it out to see all of our events and keep in touch with us online:
www.htucc.com For any suggestions or comments please call
Matthew at 720-556-7491. Enter your email on the “events” page to keep in touch!
Scan this code to be taken to the website directly.
☛ Your parish provided a foundation to you in life, providing for your spiritual and
moral growth. Please remember our parish in your Last Will & Testament. The wording
to do this is as follows: “I give and bequeath to the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic
Church, Carnegie, __% of the residue of my estate [or: the sum of $____].” You can
direct your bequest in any way you wish: it can go towards iconography in the church
interior, a chandelier for our church, toward missionary activity so that we spread the
faith, toward a Catholic educational fund for young women or young men in the parish,
toward church gardening expenses, toward the upkeep of our beautiful cemetery, your
funds can be designated in any way you wish.
☛ “We must pray without tiring, for the salvation of mankind does not depend on
material success; nor on sciences that cloud the intellect. Neither does it depend on
arms and human industries, but on Jesus alone.” --St Frances Xavier Cabrini
Do you desire to learn how to pray with the Sacred Scriptures? Are you interested in
following the Church’s Scripture plan throughout the Liturgical year? Please take a
card in the back of the Church with the current month’s
Scripture readings on it as well as instructions on how to do Lectio
Divina. This is an ancient method of prayer that is used to encounter
the living God in His Word. You can use these cards as a bookmark
in your Bible to pray with the readings each day. Questions on this:
call Matt Ketcham at 720-556-7491.
Catechism Quote:
Weekly Collection Report Sunday, January 12th, 2020
Sunday Regular $2,554, Candles $110, Eparchial $35, Utilities $280, Christmas $10,
Circumcision $35, Theophany $80, Initial Offering $135, Natalia $64, New
Iconography $20, Youth group $20, Postage $20, CCD $30.
Total: $ 3,393.
Lector Schedule
Please, pray for these people:
Diana Antoinette Adeline Makar Mike Makar
Halyna Charron Bob Kness Ken Medwig
Kara Stemplewicz Jim Naddeo Ann Kohl
Helen Moskal Christy Colalella Mary Simek
Steve Neczipir Don Schultz Harry Kohl
Clara Wasylyk Jack Schellhaus Jean Staude
Carol Ostaffe Maria Bagmet Laura Boyce
John Maslany Mary McLaughlin Helen Popivchak
Mark Popivchak Michalina Pituch Lucille Mosur
Gabby Blythe Anastasia Chruszcz
Josh Carmino Trish Chorba Ray Komichak
James McGuire Amy Gentile Esther Koss
Tracy Riggle Eric Stehle Sandra Mitchell
Divine Liturgy Schedule
32nd Sunday after Pentecost, January 19th 1/18
Sat. 4 p.m. Divine Liturgy for repose of the soul of Katherine Volanski, requested
by Mary Ann Volanski. (IS)
Divine Liturgy for the people. (JC)
1/19
Sun. 8:30a.m. Divine Liturgy for the health and well-being of Maria Bagmet,
requested by St. Josaphat Society. (IS)
11:00a.m. Divine Liturgy for the souls of Ann and George
(25th anniversary), requested by Spak family. (JC)
1/21
Tues. 12 p.m. Divine Liturgy for the health and well-being of Mary Simek,
requested by St. Josaphat Society. (JC)
32nd Sunday after Pentecost, January 26th
1/25
Sat. 4 p.m. Divine Liturgy for the health and well-being of Pat Chastulik, requested
by Justine Perhosky. (IS)
Divine Liturgy for the people. (JC)
1/26
Sun. 8:30a.m. Divine Liturgy for the health and recovery of Raymond Komichak ,
requested by St.Josaphat Society. (IS)
11:00a.m. Divine Liturgy for the health of Steve Neczipir, requested by St.
Josaphat Society.(JC)
Tues. 1/28
12 p.m. Divine Liturgy for the health of John Maslany, requested by St.
Josaphat Society. (JC)
Children’s Corner
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1
Vespers and
Apologetics
class
2 Sunday of
the Publican
and Pharisee
Blessing of
Candles
3
4 Divine Liturgy
12pm
5
6 Pyrohy
7 Pyrohy
8 Vespers and
Apologetics
class
9
Sunday of
the
Prodigal
Son
10
Meatfare
week
11 Divine Liturgy
12 pm
12 13
Pyrohy
14 Pyrohy
15 Vespers and
Apologetics
class
1st All Souls
Saturday
Parastas
9am
16
Sunday
of Meat
Fare
17
Cheesefare
week
18
Divine Liturgy
12pm
19
20 Pyrohy
21
Pyrohy
22 Vespers and
Apologetics
class
23 Sunday of
Cheesefare Forgiveness
Vespers 7pm
24
1st day of
the Great
Fast - no
meat or dairy
Presanctified
Liturgy 7pm
25
26 Presanctified
Liturgy 7pm
27
Pyrohy
28 Presanctified
Liturgy 6pm
Dinner
afterward
29 Vespers and
Apologetics
class
February 2020
vember 2019
Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Parish Contacts
PAC (Pastor’s Advisory Council):
Maryann Davis (contact person)
412-708-8003
Adult Faith Formation:
Fr. Dcn. Myron Spak 412-303-9086
Apostleship of Prayer:
Jean Daniels
412-276-1735
CCD Religious Education:
Angela Honchar
412-279-4652
Safe Environment:
Marika Zaliszczuk
412-215-5372
Youth Group:
Salvador Ramirez Brambila
626-483-1844, [email protected]
Church Lectors:
Al Trautman
724-695-8137
Music:
Stephen H. Zinski
412-276-2259
Pyrohy Project:
Ted Sywy
412-877-6083
Evangelization & Bible Study:
Men’s: Matthew Ketcham
720-556-7491
Women’s: Hannah Ketcham
402-443-8379
Social Media/Young Mother’s Group:
Carola Graefin Vom Hagen (Medwig)
412-528-1811
League of Ukrainian Catholics:
Nick Kotow
412-835-8714
Annual Picnic Committee:
Andrew Kurzawski
St. Josaphat Society:
Tom Kerchansky
412-279-5987
Men Following Christ Group:
Fr. Dcn. Myron Spak
412-303-9086
Diocesan Resource Committee:
Zac Sudiak
412-266-6153
Altar Decorating:
Arlene Esterburg
412-279-4652 (Rectory)
Ridna Shkola:
Olexandra Korenovska
412-708-1260
Poltava Dance:
Christina Hlutkowsky
412-980-1993
Finance Committee:
Keith & Mary Reabe, Tom Medwig
Rectory: 412-279-4652
Bishop’s Review Board-Protection of
Children: Dr. Justine Perhosky
412-276-3699